Ah thats the difference. You lucky europeans get a much broader range of choices for your available engines. I have a 2.0 Duratec (zetec replacement), and really wish we had a choice of getting a 1.8 or 1.6.
This is very different from barcodes. A barcode has to be manually scanned, so you know when a system is reading the information and you can do (probably minimal) research into whether the software reading the barcode is secure enough to handle your personal data.
The trouble with RFID is that anyone scanning can pick up your tag without you knowing about it. This includes secure and non-secure software. If 99% of software reading these tags are secure, there is still that 1% that isn't and you wouldn't know that it picked up your personal info until you get the bogus credit card bills in the mail.
I drive a focus, and only avg about 30mpg, mostly highway. How the hell do you get 45mpg???????? Please let us in on the secret!!! (yes, gas is $3.15 around here!!!)
The comment wasn't out of line, but it provides insight into the microsoft mentality. Instead of stating that they have a superior product, with valid points as to why it is superior, they just tell google to get out of their way. The fact is that microsoft is egotistical and doesn't like competition what-so-ever, and this statement proves it.
Yes, I am currently working for a company that greatly values an M.S. for their computer science hires over a B.S. They have the belief that people who have an M.S. have a very strong work ethic, as it takes a great amount of personal discipline in order to finish a thesis.
Performing research and discovering new ideas within the field is hardly learning "worthless textbook garbage. What you did as a B.S. is not what you will do as an M.S. student.
Experience is important, and thats why I work while getting the M.S., but I also think the extra degree will help me land the type of position I want. Instead of being a programmer, I'll have a more critical role in the business. I also think the masters helps when it comes to getting a management position.
It is about personal goals as well. I would like to be able to look at the degree on my wall, as it represents an accomplishment and something I worked very hard for and something to be proud of.
Actually, extreme programming does follow the "make it work, and produce it fast" mentality. I really enjoyed reading about the test-driven methodology because it makes so much sense to me. Having a fully functionaly, albeit without all functionality in place is really a plus when it comes to making the customer happy. It also shows upper management that you are actually accomplishing something, and also produces more maintainable code in the end.
(And god help me when someone makes a "4) for profit!!!! LOL WTFASLBBQ" joke, go fuck yourself.
Almost nobody is capable of getting a graduate degree while sticking it out in a full-time job.
I disagree. I am a semester away from graduating with an MS in computer science, and have been working full time the entire way. Anyone can do it if they are motivated. Basically, I take out the partying, vacations, computer upgrade budget etc for 2 years, suck it up, get an advanced degree and get leaps and bounds over my fellow colleagues with only a B.S.
The key phrase is "suck it up." You have to realize that you'll be giving up basically 2 years of fun activities to make an investment for your future career.
How many users regularly run anti-spyware utilities on a regular basis? Most of these are configured by default to delete cookies. I just don't think cookies are a good long-term solution.
You are in the market for Widget X. While on a website about all things Widgety, you see an Adsense ad for a certain brand of Widget X. You click on it, you like it, and bookmark the site. Because you are a smart consumer, you shop around trying to find the best value for Widget X. Upon completion of said research, you decide the original site (the one found with adsense) is the best deal, and you go to that site and purchase (this is now a week later than the original click-through date).
Everytime you reboot your computer, you have your browser set to have all cookies wiped out.
How is google going to track this? This is still a sale generated through adsense.
If you care to read the update, the media misquoted the professor on that debugging statement.
And as to CS degrees, we still take algorithms, theory, and OS as main core requirements, but we also have options to take elective high level courses such as AI, networking, etc.
But there was a lot of crap in there I didn't need: a whole class on binary number theory, a class on machine code, another on circuit design. I'm never going to work with computers on that level, and I'm hardly unique among CS majors in that.
Even if you don't use those classes, its useful to know on a basic level certain topics. Agreed, you are never going to program in machine code, but I know I like knowing what my C++ will compile to, and it also helps in making you a more efficient high-level programmer. And basic circuit design is just logic, which any programmer should have a solid grasp on. Correct me if I'm wrong, but I'm pretty sure that doctors all take the same classes for the first 4 or 5 years, and then they specialize. If you want to specialize, get a MS or PhD in computer science and then you can focus at becoming an expert in a particular topic.
What is interesting is, who was stupid enought not to see that this would cause problems.
Sony marketing gurus, thats who. For the price of a handful of billboards in Amsterdam, their new product is getting worldwide media attention. Sony knew full well that the ads would create problems. In fact, they were hoping they would. Probably the only reason they released images where the black woman is beating on the white woman is to say "hey, see, we're not racist, you misunderstood our ad."
Sony was hoping people would make a stink about this, and it worked out quite well for them.
Yes, but what legal agreements are in place between facebook and it's users? (I personally do not know, don't use facebook, if someone knows buzz in anytime). One should be able to trust facebook's privacy controls since it states that they are a licensee of the TRUSTe organization. The service provided is a supposedly private place to collaborate with classmates on a social level, where privacy is restricted by the user. It seems pretty clear to me, based on facebook's own policies, that a user should have every expectation of privacy.
I think a nice quote from Spiderman will suffice: "With great power comes great responsibility." Google can either use this info to warn users of potentially harmful sites, and to warn system administrators if there is a malware problem with their server. Google could even go so far as to temporarily take sites infected with malware out of their search listings until the server is cleaned up.
On the evil side, google could just make it easier for people to gain access to malware. I think its probably going to be former option.
This is the exact reason I don't buy dvd's, and just copy them from rentals and what not (oh, I can see the black helicopters coming for me now). I was going to be a good boy, and actually bought a dvd when I first got a dvd player. I put it in and was forced to watch a good 5 minutes of non-skippable commercials and previews before getting to the movie. From then I, I just copied and ripped those parts out.
I swear, the movie/music industry does more to hurt itself than any other business I know.
Different types of conflicts. WWII had large, open battles, epic campaigns, and a variety of backdrops for developers to use (europe, africa, pacific). All of these make for great action games. vietnam, on the other hand, its set it either jungle or burned out urban settings, fighting using guerilla tactics, booby traps, etc. While vietnam might make a better stealth-action game, it lacks the epic action packed battles seen in WWII.
Also, WWII was a much more glorious war for the US, where we were the heros fighting evil etc etc... Vietnam was much more controversial and we weren't seen as the heros to everyone.
I would like to know if it is even legal for the "best buy bouncers" to search through your bags. I love how all of these retailers automatically think everyone is trying to steal from them. If I were going to steal, why would I go through the checkout and then put the item in a best buy bag? Don't you think I'd stick it in my jacket or something???
Sam's Club is the worst. First you wait in line for an hour because they only have 2 cashiers working. Then you have to wait at the exit door because the greeter has to go and double check the receipt with whats actually in the cart...totally ridiculous.
I hear you brother. I never pay full price for games anymore. For the PC, I always wait for that magical $19.99 price point that seems to occur pretty much a year after release (unless it does exceptionally well). It also slows down that "I gotta upgrade" itch when you purchase a new release and it looks less than stellar on your machine.
I also troll the local gamestops for good used PS2 games. Recently purchased God of War for around $14.99 used. While I enjoy the game, I would have felt very disappointed if I had paid full price for it.
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Ah thats the difference. You lucky europeans get a much broader range of choices for your available engines. I have a 2.0 Duratec (zetec replacement), and really wish we had a choice of getting a 1.8 or 1.6.
We get to choose between the 2.0 or 2.3 versions.
Do you drive a manual? I drive an automatic and my buddies who have manual foci get around 35-38 on avg.
This is very different from barcodes. A barcode has to be manually scanned, so you know when a system is reading the information and you can do (probably minimal) research into whether the software reading the barcode is secure enough to handle your personal data.
The trouble with RFID is that anyone scanning can pick up your tag without you knowing about it. This includes secure and non-secure software. If 99% of software reading these tags are secure, there is still that 1% that isn't and you wouldn't know that it picked up your personal info until you get the bogus credit card bills in the mail.
I drive a focus, and only avg about 30mpg, mostly highway. How the hell do you get 45mpg???????? Please let us in on the secret!!! (yes, gas is $3.15 around here!!!)
The comment wasn't out of line, but it provides insight into the microsoft mentality. Instead of stating that they have a superior product, with valid points as to why it is superior, they just tell google to get out of their way. The fact is that microsoft is egotistical and doesn't like competition what-so-ever, and this statement proves it.
Yes, I am currently working for a company that greatly values an M.S. for their computer science hires over a B.S. They have the belief that people who have an M.S. have a very strong work ethic, as it takes a great amount of personal discipline in order to finish a thesis.
Performing research and discovering new ideas within the field is hardly learning "worthless textbook garbage. What you did as a B.S. is not what you will do as an M.S. student.
Experience is important, and thats why I work while getting the M.S., but I also think the extra degree will help me land the type of position I want. Instead of being a programmer, I'll have a more critical role in the business. I also think the masters helps when it comes to getting a management position.
It is about personal goals as well. I would like to be able to look at the degree on my wall, as it represents an accomplishment and something I worked very hard for and something to be proud of.
Actually, extreme programming does follow the "make it work, and produce it fast" mentality. I really enjoyed reading about the test-driven methodology because it makes so much sense to me. Having a fully functionaly, albeit without all functionality in place is really a plus when it comes to making the customer happy. It also shows upper management that you are actually accomplishing something, and also produces more maintainable code in the end.
(And god help me when someone makes a "4) for profit!!!! LOL WTFASLBBQ" joke, go fuck yourself.
Actually it would be:
4)...
5)profit!
*ducks*
Almost nobody is capable of getting a graduate degree while sticking it out in a full-time job.
I disagree. I am a semester away from graduating with an MS in computer science, and have been working full time the entire way. Anyone can do it if they are motivated. Basically, I take out the partying, vacations, computer upgrade budget etc for 2 years, suck it up, get an advanced degree and get leaps and bounds over my fellow colleagues with only a B.S.
The key phrase is "suck it up." You have to realize that you'll be giving up basically 2 years of fun activities to make an investment for your future career.
How many users regularly run anti-spyware utilities on a regular basis? Most of these are configured by default to delete cookies. I just don't think cookies are a good long-term solution.
What about this scenario:
You are in the market for Widget X. While on a website about all things Widgety, you see an Adsense ad for a certain brand of Widget X. You click on it, you like it, and bookmark the site. Because you are a smart consumer, you shop around trying to find the best value for Widget X. Upon completion of said research, you decide the original site (the one found with adsense) is the best deal, and you go to that site and purchase (this is now a week later than the original click-through date).
Everytime you reboot your computer, you have your browser set to have all cookies wiped out.
How is google going to track this? This is still a sale generated through adsense.
If you care to read the update, the media misquoted the professor on that debugging statement.
And as to CS degrees, we still take algorithms, theory, and OS as main core requirements, but we also have options to take elective high level courses such as AI, networking, etc.
It all depends on the professor. Admittedly, comp theory can be very boring and dry, but the prof I had for it made it one of my favorite classes.
But there was a lot of crap in there I didn't need: a whole class on binary number theory, a class on machine code, another on circuit design. I'm never going to work with computers on that level, and I'm hardly unique among CS majors in that.
Even if you don't use those classes, its useful to know on a basic level certain topics. Agreed, you are never going to program in machine code, but I know I like knowing what my C++ will compile to, and it also helps in making you a more efficient high-level programmer. And basic circuit design is just logic, which any programmer should have a solid grasp on. Correct me if I'm wrong, but I'm pretty sure that doctors all take the same classes for the first 4 or 5 years, and then they specialize. If you want to specialize, get a MS or PhD in computer science and then you can focus at becoming an expert in a particular topic.
What is interesting is, who was stupid enought not to see that this would cause problems.
Sony marketing gurus, thats who. For the price of a handful of billboards in Amsterdam, their new product is getting worldwide media attention. Sony knew full well that the ads would create problems. In fact, they were hoping they would. Probably the only reason they released images where the black woman is beating on the white woman is to say "hey, see, we're not racist, you misunderstood our ad."
Sony was hoping people would make a stink about this, and it worked out quite well for them.
Actually there is an ad the other way around: black chick beating up white chick. There is also a third ad where they are shown as equals.
Wii will not cost $400. The fact is nothing significant has been released for the 360 in months.
Yes, but what legal agreements are in place between facebook and it's users? (I personally do not know, don't use facebook, if someone knows buzz in anytime). One should be able to trust facebook's privacy controls since it states that they are a licensee of the TRUSTe organization. The service provided is a supposedly private place to collaborate with classmates on a social level, where privacy is restricted by the user. It seems pretty clear to me, based on facebook's own policies, that a user should have every expectation of privacy.
I am a programmer. I am paid to produce syntax not grammar. Deal with it.
Actually, your sytax is a grammar, so you are actually paid to produce grammar.
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I think a nice quote from Spiderman will suffice: "With great power comes great responsibility." Google can either use this info to warn users of potentially harmful sites, and to warn system administrators if there is a malware problem with their server. Google could even go so far as to temporarily take sites infected with malware out of their search listings until the server is cleaned up.
On the evil side, google could just make it easier for people to gain access to malware. I think its probably going to be former option.
This is the exact reason I don't buy dvd's, and just copy them from rentals and what not (oh, I can see the black helicopters coming for me now). I was going to be a good boy, and actually bought a dvd when I first got a dvd player. I put it in and was forced to watch a good 5 minutes of non-skippable commercials and previews before getting to the movie. From then I, I just copied and ripped those parts out.
I swear, the movie/music industry does more to hurt itself than any other business I know.
Different types of conflicts. WWII had large, open battles, epic campaigns, and a variety of backdrops for developers to use (europe, africa, pacific). All of these make for great action games. vietnam, on the other hand, its set it either jungle or burned out urban settings, fighting using guerilla tactics, booby traps, etc. While vietnam might make a better stealth-action game, it lacks the epic action packed battles seen in WWII.
Also, WWII was a much more glorious war for the US, where we were the heros fighting evil etc etc... Vietnam was much more controversial and we weren't seen as the heros to everyone.
I don't know about this HTML thing, but this gang tried to recruit me once because I was pretty good with a bo staff...
I would like to know if it is even legal for the "best buy bouncers" to search through your bags. I love how all of these retailers automatically think everyone is trying to steal from them. If I were going to steal, why would I go through the checkout and then put the item in a best buy bag? Don't you think I'd stick it in my jacket or something???
Sam's Club is the worst. First you wait in line for an hour because they only have 2 cashiers working. Then you have to wait at the exit door because the greeter has to go and double check the receipt with whats actually in the cart...totally ridiculous.
I hear you brother. I never pay full price for games anymore. For the PC, I always wait for that magical $19.99 price point that seems to occur pretty much a year after release (unless it does exceptionally well). It also slows down that "I gotta upgrade" itch when you purchase a new release and it looks less than stellar on your machine.
I also troll the local gamestops for good used PS2 games. Recently purchased God of War for around $14.99 used. While I enjoy the game, I would have felt very disappointed if I had paid full price for it.