I really doubt anyone was thinking in "what type of kid is Calvin" terms when the comic was first released.
You're probably right, but it's not that Calvin needs to be classified, but that there is probably a classification that describes him, and does so fairly accurately.
I mentioned Gifted, because those kids aren't just "nerds", but can fall anywhere within the spectrum. My wife had Gifted kids with ADD, Asperger Syndrome, discipline problems, artistic and musically talented, as well as what most people would think. The main things they all had in common were astronomical IQs and the ability to be very focused and driven - if motivated. It takes the right, well-trained, teacher for this - which she was.
Sadly, he would more then likely be called some form of ADD/Autism
One can be those and gifted. My wife had a gifted student with Asperger Syndrome - in fact she was one of the few teachers to whom he would relate. As I've mentioned before, "gifted" is something that can be tested for and requires a minimal IQ and other factors. Our school system has well-defined standards and an independent process for testing students for the Gifted and Talented program.
Gifted students can have all the same issues and problems as the general student body, with the additional issue of being really, really smart - perhaps smarter than most of the teachers - and it takes a well-trained teacher who can handle it. My wife was awarded Gifted Teacher of the year in Virginia in 2005. Sadly, one month later she was diagnosed with a brain tumor and she died seven weeks after that.
the other teacher finds them gifted and they learn more and do cool things
"Gifted" is something that can be tested for. It requires a minimal IQ as well as other factors. Good school systems have well-defined and well-recognized standards and an independent assessment process. It's not based on the whims of a teacher...
Buy an inexpensive one then. Many high-priced US cars are drive-by-wire as well. In addition to the things you mentioned (tire slippage and traction control), it also helps manage fuel economy and provide "auto brake" functionality.
So you have never 'power braked' as a kid to impress the girls i take it.
No, the GP is correct, most drive-by-wire systems put a higher priority on the brake than accelerator. In a conflicting situation, the brake wins. There was an article about this in my local paper today. It even mentioned that the fail-safe puts a damper, so to speak, on "power braking".
You cant say "Well, its really an iPhone, but its not,...
To me, it just looks to be a really big iPhone, without the phone. I was disappointed that it doesn't have phone capabilities. Of course, that might interfere with some iPhone sales.
They waited 1 year and looked at the grass. They built sidewalks wherever there was a path in the grass.
I saw this phenomenon as well when I was at USF and ODU back in the '80s.
In a similar theme, I worked prep at Pizza Hut in high school and early college years and was told that Pizza Hut didn't do much research on site location, but simply put stores near McDonalds, as they did extensive research. Don't know if it's true, but there always seems to be a Pizza Hut near a McDonalds...
The initial RFC 2065 was published by the IETF in 1997, and initial attempts to implement that specification led to a revised (and believed fully workable) specification in 1999 as IETF RFC 2535. Plans were made to deploy DNSSEC based on RFC 2535.
Oh well, "netbuzz" and KDawson are probably too young to know any better:-)
Thinking about it, twitter might be a good way for NASA to get the youngsters interested. Many people seemingly have the attention-span of a tweet now, but NASA things tend to be, let's say, "more involved" (meaning longer, methodical and boring), but that's the reality of safe space travel.
Anything that gets more people interested and supportive is a good thing - even if it's something as inane as Twitter.
Hmm... Since corps have the same rights as people, perhaps they should have the same responsibilities and restrictions. I know I can't incorporate myself out of state or out of country to avoid state taxes, or limit my personal liability. For example:
All those banks, credit-card companies and other corporations that have shell offices in Delaware should have to incorporate in the state of their actual corporate headquarters.
Microsoft should be incorporated in Washington instead of Nevada. I think Apple has a shell in Nevada too. (I'm sure there are others...)
The Wall Street CEOs and CFOs should be legally accountable for their companies' recent financial issues. After all, didn't they have to know what was going on thanks to Sarbox?
Any sources other than left-wing Huff post or media matters?
Sure: Google +"fox news" +"alter|fake" +"photo|video"
Though the ideology of the reporting site shouldn't really be an issue as a faked or altered photo/video speaks for itself regardless of who reports it. I understand that mistakes happen from time to time and have happened on other News channels as well, but it's not like this sort of thing is an isolated or even rare issue for Fox News.
Now I'm trying to figure out the cheapest way to get a Sprint backup phone so I can at least have phone service at home...
Try Boost Mobile. They're (now) a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sprint, but use their (Nextel) iDEN network. Sure, not a sexy as the 3G network, but you buy the phone and the service is all prepaid and they have a $50/month unlimited voice/text/web plan, all with web/phone access to reload up to $300 in advance. Can sign up (and buy the phone) online or at a Sprint store...
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...my brain and computer have been using this interface successfully for years. :-)
Where's my money.
Sure, please enter your Credit or Debit card info along with Name, Address ... Allow six weeks for delivery.
...now there's a chance someone will see us naked... :-)
You're probably right, but it's not that Calvin needs to be classified, but that there is probably a classification that describes him, and does so fairly accurately.
I mentioned Gifted, because those kids aren't just "nerds", but can fall anywhere within the spectrum. My wife had Gifted kids with ADD, Asperger Syndrome, discipline problems, artistic and musically talented, as well as what most people would think. The main things they all had in common were astronomical IQs and the ability to be very focused and driven - if motivated. It takes the right, well-trained, teacher for this - which she was.
One can be those and gifted. My wife had a gifted student with Asperger Syndrome - in fact she was one of the few teachers to whom he would relate. As I've mentioned before, "gifted" is something that can be tested for and requires a minimal IQ and other factors. Our school system has well-defined standards and an independent process for testing students for the Gifted and Talented program.
Gifted students can have all the same issues and problems as the general student body, with the additional issue of being really, really smart - perhaps smarter than most of the teachers - and it takes a well-trained teacher who can handle it. My wife was awarded Gifted Teacher of the year in Virginia in 2005. Sadly, one month later she was diagnosed with a brain tumor and she died seven weeks after that.
"Gifted" is something that can be tested for. It requires a minimal IQ as well as other factors. Good school systems have well-defined and well-recognized standards and an independent assessment process. It's not based on the whims of a teacher...
In reality, Calvin would probably classified as At-Risk/Underachieving Gifted.
[My wife was a Gifted Education teacher.]
Buy an inexpensive one then. Many high-priced US cars are drive-by-wire as well. In addition to the things you mentioned (tire slippage and traction control), it also helps manage fuel economy and provide "auto brake" functionality.
No, the GP is correct, most drive-by-wire systems put a higher priority on the brake than accelerator. In a conflicting situation, the brake wins. There was an article about this in my local paper today. It even mentioned that the fail-safe puts a damper, so to speak, on "power braking".
If it's on Wikipedia, it must be true :-)
... or "iBigPhone". Add phone capabilities, use big numbers and market it to the elderly and vision-impaired... :-)
To me, it just looks to be a really big iPhone, without the phone. I was disappointed that it doesn't have phone capabilities. Of course, that might interfere with some iPhone sales.
That iVagina, and I believe there's an app for that.
I think there's a module on CPAN to handle that...
Oh the sweet irony of that quote with the current popularity of Fox "News" :-)
I saw this phenomenon as well when I was at USF and ODU back in the '80s.
In a similar theme, I worked prep at Pizza Hut in high school and early college years and was told that Pizza Hut didn't do much research on site location, but simply put stores near McDonalds, as they did extensive research. Don't know if it's true, but there always seems to be a Pizza Hut near a McDonalds...
I thought we had agreed to stop talking about the Bush administration... :-)
"New"? From: Domain Name System Security Extensions:
Oh well, "netbuzz" and KDawson are probably too young to know any better :-)
Anything that gets more people interested and supportive is a good thing - even if it's something as inane as Twitter.
Sure: Google +"fox news" +"alter|fake" +"photo|video"
Though the ideology of the reporting site shouldn't really be an issue as a faked or altered photo/video speaks for itself regardless of who reports it. I understand that mistakes happen from time to time and have happened on other News channels as well, but it's not like this sort of thing is an isolated or even rare issue for Fox News.
Or fake/altered photos/videos - if you're Fox News...
Try Boost Mobile. They're (now) a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sprint, but use their (Nextel) iDEN network. Sure, not a sexy as the 3G network, but you buy the phone and the service is all prepaid and they have a $50/month unlimited voice/text/web plan, all with web/phone access to reload up to $300 in advance. Can sign up (and buy the phone) online or at a Sprint store...