Ya, I know. It's just that "say" is specifically "print" with a newline and was created specifically because the name is shorter. Language pollution is what I'd call it.
It seems that (in this case) Perl 6 is being invented to make it less like Perl, and more like, well, bits and pieces of every other language. And for what? To make the language successful? Every language is idiosyncratic. Deal with it people.
That way, the folks working on fixing a security crisis could have a little breathing room from those drafting the public and customer communications around the issue.
Basically, they separated the urinals from the stalls.
For example, Perl 6 uses "say" instead of "println" because we believe it will be a frequent operation -- more frequent than print and as such deserves a shorter identifier.
Please forgive me for ranting, but that one of the dumber things I've heard in recent years (during a Bush Presidency no less). "Say" implies speach, not text and substituting it for "print" or "printf" (println is Pascal) simply because it's "shorter" is silly -- but I've heard Perl 6 is full of design silliness, so oh well... I guess I'll stick with Perl 5.8 like the rest of the world:-)
The best way to get rid of a stupid rule is to enforce it to the letter. "I'm sorry Senator, we have to check you against a watch list.
Already happened. The name "Ted Kennedy" ended up on the "No Fly" list and the Senator was denied boarding at least 5 times. I think it took him a month to clear it up. See Sen. Kennedy Flagged by No-Fly List.
Satellites can calibrate their altimeters by bouncing signals off the ocean surface.. because of atmospheric interference, tides and waves, there are uncertainties.
Ocean measurement have to be taken with a grain of salt, but these - oh wait.
KERMIt, a "Kit for External Repair of Module Impacts", is one of those simple systems being developed at Marshall Research to seal punctures in the ISS.
The kit contains foil and a pack of Tropical Fruit Bubbalicious...
Creationists stealing from scientists because they cannot intelligently design their own presentation? The Discovery Institute unable to discover anything on their own? Ignoring morality as a means to their own creation? Dishonest lawyers? (OK, that last one's obvious.)
How did the DNA strands form? Randomly, all by themselves? How likely is that? Anyone knows?
I'm sure the likelihood is a factor of time. While I could use the 1000 monkeys analogy, I prefer Steven Wright: "Anywhere is walking distance if you have the time."
I don't have a debit card - they're evil, and unnecessary - I have a credit card, and use a virtual card for many on-line purchases.
A card that lets you spend your saved money online is evil and unnecessary, but a card that lets you spend money that you do not have is not-evil and not-unnecessary?
I never charge anything I couldn't write a check for and always pay off my credit card every month. I get a free float on my expenditures and there's no danger that money can be accidentally removed from my checking account. If there's an unauthorized charge, I don't have to pay it until the dispute is resolved.
With a debit card, the money's removed immediately and, if by fraud, I have to ask to get it back. Yes I know VISA (et al) claim they will replace any fraudulently removed funds -- only if they're convinced they were removed fraudulently. If they don't agree, the money doesn't get put back. Read the fine print.:-)
In addition, should your checking account get overdrawn by your debit card, you'll get charged by your back (unless you buy over-draft protection). No such problem with a credit card. VISA (et al) may pay that fine was well for fraud, once you convince them it was fraud, but I don't think that's universal.
So, if one has a credit card (and uses it responsibly), it's much safer than a debit card. The debit card policies make them evil and responsible use of a credit card makes them unnecessary. Furthermore, I don't think a debit card contributes anything to your credit history (though it doesn't detract either, for those with credit problems).
I agree that some people cannot (or do not want to) handle a credit card, or simply prefer the simplicity of a debit card, but that doesn't make my assertions false.
I don't know anyone that keeps medical records on their PCs.
You do now.
As far as banking goes, most people use their debit cards as a credit card...
I don't have a debit card - they're evil, and unnecessary - I have a credit card, and use a virtual card for many on-line purchases.
As for me, that information (and the other things), are encrypted on the disk, but (and I just posted this last sentiment) I still don't think I'd want Blizzard to scan my system and/or report back without any ability on my part to restrict or at least know what they're doing. (I don't play WoW, but the principle holds.)
You keep all that information on your hard drive unencrypted?
Actually, it is encrypted, but I still don't think I'd want Blizzard to scan my system and/or report back without any ability on my part to restrict or at least know what they're doing. (I don't play WoW, but the principle holds.)
When you sign up for an account you enter most of the same personal info that is going to be on your PC anyway,
I wasn't aware that one must enter, say, social-security information, banking information, medical records, or personal communications -- all of which are on my PC. Those people at Blizzard must really want to know a lot about you.
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Ya, I know. It's just that "say" is specifically "print" with a newline and was created specifically because the name is shorter. Language pollution is what I'd call it.
It seems that (in this case) Perl 6 is being invented to make it less like Perl, and more like, well, bits and pieces of every other language. And for what? To make the language successful? Every language is idiosyncratic. Deal with it people.
OK, I'm off to juggle kittens...
Basically, they separated the urinals from the stalls.
Please forgive me for ranting, but that one of the dumber things I've heard in recent years (during a Bush Presidency no less). "Say" implies speach, not text and substituting it for "print" or "printf" (println is Pascal) simply because it's "shorter" is silly -- but I've heard Perl 6 is full of design silliness, so oh well... I guess I'll stick with Perl 5.8 like the rest of the world :-)
Dude, this is /. You want the "Interactive Male" forum. :-)
Already happened. The name "Ted Kennedy" ended up on the "No Fly" list and the Senator was denied boarding at least 5 times. I think it took him a month to clear it up. See Sen. Kennedy Flagged by No-Fly List.
Umm, I wouldn't be too sure about that. Walmart's operation rivals that of a small country. If they can lock their own employees in overnight...
So, to paraphrase William Wallace: They may take away our liberties, but they'll never take our Karma!
Unfortunately, the bank has temporarily frozen his bank accounts, but if someone could send him $5000 to cover the fees and fines...
[I couldn't resist.]
Ocean measurement have to be taken with a grain of salt, but these - oh wait.
The kit contains foil and a pack of Tropical Fruit Bubbalicious...
28 senior NASA scientists and engineers, including Mars Rover team members, all updated the "foes" section of their Facebook profile this afternoon.
Logic dictates that they'll then only move at night... :-)
What to choose, what to choose...
I'm sure the likelihood is a factor of time. While I could use the 1000 monkeys analogy, I prefer Steven Wright: "Anywhere is walking distance if you have the time."
A card that lets you spend your saved money online is evil and unnecessary, but a card that lets you spend money that you do not have is not-evil and not-unnecessary?
I never charge anything I couldn't write a check for and always pay off my credit card every month. I get a free float on my expenditures and there's no danger that money can be accidentally removed from my checking account. If there's an unauthorized charge, I don't have to pay it until the dispute is resolved.
With a debit card, the money's removed immediately and, if by fraud, I have to ask to get it back. Yes I know VISA (et al) claim they will replace any fraudulently removed funds -- only if they're convinced they were removed fraudulently. If they don't agree, the money doesn't get put back. Read the fine print. :-)
In addition, should your checking account get overdrawn by your debit card, you'll get charged by your back (unless you buy over-draft protection). No such problem with a credit card. VISA (et al) may pay that fine was well for fraud, once you convince them it was fraud, but I don't think that's universal.
So, if one has a credit card (and uses it responsibly), it's much safer than a debit card. The debit card policies make them evil and responsible use of a credit card makes them unnecessary. Furthermore, I don't think a debit card contributes anything to your credit history (though it doesn't detract either, for those with credit problems).
I agree that some people cannot (or do not want to) handle a credit card, or simply prefer the simplicity of a debit card, but that doesn't make my assertions false.
I always add that I do not buy/donate anything over the phone. If they persist, I bid them a good day and hang up.
I get almost no telemarketing calls now.
You do now.
As far as banking goes, most people use their debit cards as a credit card...
I don't have a debit card - they're evil, and unnecessary - I have a credit card, and use a virtual card for many on-line purchases.
As for me, that information (and the other things), are encrypted on the disk, but (and I just posted this last sentiment) I still don't think I'd want Blizzard to scan my system and/or report back without any ability on my part to restrict or at least know what they're doing. (I don't play WoW, but the principle holds.)
Actually, it is encrypted, but I still don't think I'd want Blizzard to scan my system and/or report back without any ability on my part to restrict or at least know what they're doing. (I don't play WoW, but the principle holds.)
I wasn't aware that one must enter, say, social-security information, banking information, medical records, or personal communications -- all of which are on my PC. Those people at Blizzard must really want to know a lot about you.
Or, The Island.
I think this story starts with the antelope pulling a thorn from the lion's paw...
Remember. You don't have to out run the bear, just your friend. :-)
Great. Radios will also now be a system of tubes. :-)
Seriously, the only problem seems to be that the radio only receives radio signals from the 1930s.
Where's the site for aspiring p0rn stars?