Then why dont't they make it in the old shapes instead of having every company designing their own shape of battery just for the sake of profit?
Form factor. People like their phone and laptops small. I still use a Qualcomm QCP-1900 phone from 1997 with a Li-Ion battery pack that looks like it's made up of two AA batteries. The phone is, by today's standards, huge, but I get 6+ hours of talk and 2 weeks of standby.
He's failed at getting out of these stupid wars against boogiemen
He's failed at solving the economic crisis
He's handed over billions of our tax dollars to the wealthy,...
To be fair, with the possible exception of (not) extricating us from the wars (yet), the Peace prize has nothing to do with the things you enumerated - as they are are all US related and, more specifically, not related to "peace".
A more appropriate reason, and one stated for the award, is "for his extraordinary efforts to strengthen international diplomacy and cooperation between peoples".
Cellular phones today do NOT run any longer than 15 years ago...
I read an article, which I cannot locate at the moment, that described problems with modern cell-phone and laptop batteries involving heat and gassing because of non-uniform shape as opposed to the older batteries, that were made up of standard shaped (C, AA, AAA) internal batteries. Modern batteries are smaller (hence, less powerful), and shaped in ways that make charging problematic (from a chemistry standpoint).
The other telegraphed: "Business opportunity. Stop. They have no shoes."
Since we only have a limited time on earth, I have decided to spend my time on earth as much as I can trying to be like the second salesman.... Because everyone that I work with wants to change the world and nobody I work with is dominated by fear.
You know, I think the Catholic Church had similarideas back in the 15th century. I hear the Comfy Chairs at Microsoft are quite nice.
...probably figured out he wasn't some evil-doer stealing court records. Never attribute to malice that which can be adequately explained by stupidity.
No less than public court records, from a location where it was free to access them at that time. They just couldn't comprehend so many downloads, so quickly. If the free "trial" period had lasted years and everything had been downloaded over that time, no one would have given it a second thought. Government stupidity indeed.
Through this course, students will utilize analytical skills and reading strategies to evaluate our current situation and project into the literature of different worlds while sharing and learning of an author's insight.
The course is a literary analysis course, not a writing course, and that's why the reading is "mandatory". Your second paragraph is correct, though, and answers the question you posed in your first: "What do we actually gain by forcing people to read something?" Answer: Writers learn to write by reading.
I enjoyed the show and have hopes for a quality series, though it does seem like a mash-up of other Sci-Fi shows, so my hopes are measured. I will say that I'm getting a little tired of the flashback format that's being used more and more (Lost, Defying Gravity, SG*U) to fill in recent history.
Using a flashback for things further in the past, sure, but stuff that happened two days ago? Give me a break. I'm sure the writers (or network) want to get on with the action, but is a linear story so bad, especially in the premiere episode?
I think I would have enjoyed a little more foreplay before the real action started...
I would settle for being put to death at 85 to keep population under control, if it meant my bones, mussels and organs didn't age.
I suspect you'd feel differently about that when you're actually 85 and still in perfect health. Still, if an arbitrary age-limit can be set, who says it has to be 85, or will stay 85, or be 85 for everyone?
Look, almost everything you eat has been genetically modified.
I think the issue with GM "Round-Up Ready" corn, at least for me, is that the plant has been modified to specifically resist a man-made pesticide (both from the same company mind you). That would be very unlikely via natural-selection and/or cross-breeding, so the potential for harm is likely to be higher.
In addition, natural selection and cross breeding takes time and other plants and animals have time to also evolve and adapt to the changes. GM plants change overnight with no time for everything/else to catch up.
I'm not against the idea of GM crops, but believe the people and companies invested in the technology are more interested in their wallets than anything else, which is not necessarily bad, but I'm sure it skews their objectivity.
Developing methods of crop protection other than "Round-Up" or other pesticides, like using helpful insects and plants that ward off harmful things, and getting people to accept that good fruits and vegegables don't always look "perfect" would probably be better for everyone in the long run, though at a higher cost.
hey ignored both the evaluation form and you as an employee for a few years.
No, they simply don't seem to actually read the thing. I got good raises each year (and after my manager finally noticed it and removed it) and a promotion during that period. So there.
Since you had mentioned lights on and then asked if the cars then be required to be lit, I took it to mean you were referring to the cars not the roads. The lights on the *cars* are so the driver can see (and be seen). Lights on the road are helpful to both, but unnecessary.
My intention wasn't to be disrespectful to the blind or inattentive, but merely ask if even the slightest sound (like they intend) would be noticed all the time by the people for whom the idea is targeted to protect, which of course it wouldn't - hell, people routinely "don't here" even sirens - so it's a dumb idea. Furthermore, some current non-hybrid/electric cars are really quite and don't seem to cause a problem.
Should it also be *required* to have lights on at night?
Lights on at night are so the driver can see dumb-ass.:-)
Jesus freaking Christ, can't companies do employee evaluations at all?
Evaluations. What a wonderful tool. I'm a Software Engineer at a large defense contractor. A few years ago on my evaluation, for "Future Position" I put "International Space Station" as a joke. It was there for three years before anyone noticed.
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Actually, I was agreeing with your sub-text by adding that they've had 20+ years to rebuild their refineries, yet haven't.
Form factor. People like their phone and laptops small. I still use a Qualcomm QCP-1900 phone from 1997 with a Li-Ion battery pack that looks like it's made up of two AA batteries. The phone is, by today's standards, huge, but I get 6+ hours of talk and 2 weeks of standby.
To be fair, with the possible exception of (not) extricating us from the wars (yet), the Peace prize has nothing to do with the things you enumerated - as they are are all US related and, more specifically, not related to "peace".
A more appropriate reason, and one stated for the award, is "for his extraordinary efforts to strengthen international diplomacy and cooperation between peoples".
I read an article, which I cannot locate at the moment, that described problems with modern cell-phone and laptop batteries involving heat and gassing because of non-uniform shape as opposed to the older batteries, that were made up of standard shaped (C, AA, AAA) internal batteries. Modern batteries are smaller (hence, less powerful), and shaped in ways that make charging problematic (from a chemistry standpoint).
The Iraq-Iran war was over 20 years ago. They could have rebuilt their refining capabilities by now had they chosen to do so.
Agreed. Why can't they use more useful units?
For example, how many "Library of Congresses" is it?
You know, I think the Catholic Church had similar ideas back in the 15th century. I hear the Comfy Chairs at Microsoft are quite nice.
No less than public court records, from a location where it was free to access them at that time. They just couldn't comprehend so many downloads, so quickly. If the free "trial" period had lasted years and everything had been downloaded over that time, no one would have given it a second thought. Government stupidity indeed.
Gets to be in the next Intel "Rock Star" TV commercial instead of that "co-inventor of the USB" poser, Ajay Bhatt. :-)
The course is a literary analysis course, not a writing course, and that's why the reading is "mandatory". Your second paragraph is correct, though, and answers the question you posed in your first: "What do we actually gain by forcing people to read something?" Answer: Writers learn to write by reading.
Using a flashback for things further in the past, sure, but stuff that happened two days ago? Give me a break. I'm sure the writers (or network) want to get on with the action, but is a linear story so bad, especially in the premiere episode?
I think I would have enjoyed a little more foreplay before the real action started...
I suspect you'd feel differently about that when you're actually 85 and still in perfect health. Still, if an arbitrary age-limit can be set, who says it has to be 85, or will stay 85, or be 85 for everyone?
The world of Logan's Run (movie: Logan's Run) wasn't all that great for everyone...
Before Stonehenge, there was Woodhenge and Strawhenge. (But a big bad wolf came along...)
- Eddie Izzard
Um... stone? (But it won't blend.)
So it's back to Whale Oil is it? Queequeg will be pleased.
Cool. You're the right person for this question. :-)
New Zealand has roads? Whoa.
Note to self. Stop shaking hands with Open Source developers...
I think the issue with GM "Round-Up Ready" corn, at least for me, is that the plant has been modified to specifically resist a man-made pesticide (both from the same company mind you). That would be very unlikely via natural-selection and/or cross-breeding, so the potential for harm is likely to be higher.
In addition, natural selection and cross breeding takes time and other plants and animals have time to also evolve and adapt to the changes. GM plants change overnight with no time for everything/else to catch up.
I'm not against the idea of GM crops, but believe the people and companies invested in the technology are more interested in their wallets than anything else, which is not necessarily bad, but I'm sure it skews their objectivity.
Developing methods of crop protection other than "Round-Up" or other pesticides, like using helpful insects and plants that ward off harmful things, and getting people to accept that good fruits and vegegables don't always look "perfect" would probably be better for everyone in the long run, though at a higher cost.
That's my hope.
You say that like it's a bad thing... (sadly only half joking)
I'm sorry, you must state your question in the form of an Automotive analogy...
No, they simply don't seem to actually read the thing. I got good raises each year (and after my manager finally noticed it and removed it) and a promotion during that period. So there.
Since you had mentioned lights on and then asked if the cars then be required to be lit, I took it to mean you were referring to the cars not the roads. The lights on the *cars* are so the driver can see (and be seen). Lights on the road are helpful to both, but unnecessary.
Lights on at night are so the driver can see dumb-ass. :-)
Evaluations. What a wonderful tool. I'm a Software Engineer at a large defense contractor. A few years ago on my evaluation, for "Future Position" I put "International Space Station" as a joke. It was there for three years before anyone noticed.