Makes me wonder about those sketchy "start your own online business!!!11" TV ads I've been seeing recently, which have one of at least twenty different URLs at the bottom: www.[random 2-digit number][random three letters][one of a few words vaguely relating to the scam].com
Progressive insurance does this as well. I honestly think that this is simply a way for them to track which TV ads are getting responses and which are not, so they can more effectively target their marketing.
But I could be completely wrong. At least Progressive's ads pointed you to progressive.com/$foo
I made no comment to that end: I think buying currency in game detracts from my fun in the game. As a matter of fact, I have avoided games like Everquest and WoW simply because of the flawed in-game economy that encourages using real-world money to purchase in-game equipment.
The only MMO I ever found enjoyable was City of Heroes, and unfortunately I couldn't afford to continue paying for the game.
My comment was on paying the monthly fee to play a game you "already paid for."
Time is a commodity, not unlike money. Many place a monetary value on their time, so yes, in that sense, I charge myself to design my own websites. Time is actually more valuable than money, when you think about it, as you can't get it back.
Do they really have to have the NFL and NFLPA license? If they want to continue to sell to the general public in the volume they are accustomed to.
While it may not be "more fun" from a gameplay standpoint, having real teams, real stadiums and real players in the game makes it "more fun" from a sports fan's perspective. And if those sports fans have $100 to drop to bet on a game, they have $50-60 to drop on the newest version of EA's licensed sports title.
Although Arena Football looks like it could actually be playable. Maybe
This is the SOP in jewelery stores across the United States. There is the "regular" price, then the price it's being sold for. Any "n percent off" sales come off the "regular" price, which means you'll do no better than the current price.
But the coupon gets you in the store. Bait and switch.
Here's an interesting point. The fact that temperature and other characteristics of Earth's climate are cyclical suggests that the effects of higher-than-average temperatures at one point in time result in lower-than-average temperatures at a later point in time. I.e. global heating is not a run-away effect like some people suggest, but a cyclical effect that will self-correct and cause cooling later on (which in turn will cause heating again, as the cycle continues).
Indeed, wasn't the scare some 60 years ago "global cooling"?
That's misleading, though. The question that is actually being asked is If you buy a DVD, are you allowed to put it onto an iPod, sell that iPod+DVD at a profit, and retain the DVD?
IF the person bought the songs off of ITunes and deleted the copy on his computer why wouldn't this be legit? It is going to get to the point where I can not let a friend barrow a CD that I paid for even if I don't want to listen to it.
It depends on what the ITMS TOS states. (Disclaimer: I do not own an mp3 player, nor have I purchased music online) If the TOS expressly limits the secondary market for the songs that are sold through their service, and you break it by selling a loaded iPod, then the RIAA (or Apple) has a claim.
Furthermore, maps in most FPS are much more complicated than a football field. How easy is it to always get a great angle to give people the live perspective?
Much like existing spectator sports, you position cameras at strategic locations in the map, controlled by "cameramen," who will move within the space to get the most advantageous shot.
Not to mention that the "helmet cam" is built into the system.
Well placed shots are not any more difficult in this realm than it is in existing spectator sport. It's all about having a good director who can frame up the right shot at the right time.
Why they celebrate birthdays and not conception days (they're so adamant at trying to control non-believers definitions of "life"). [sic]
Which is the more dramatic occasion? The conception of a child (which many times can't be definitively nailed down), or the actual live birth? It's just a bigger occasion. Why do so many couples celebrate their wedding anniversary rather than their engagement anniversary, or their "first date" anniversary?
Why they believe one ascends to heaven immediately upon a man saying they are dead. [sic]
Who is to say the moment death occurs. I'm of the belief that the moment of death and the moment that doctors pronounce a person dead are not necessarily the same time. Which body part's death constitutes complete death? If it's the brain, are all terminal patients hooked up to EKG machines to get more precise measurements of time of death?
Why they believe that one who has no brain activity but body life might still be considered alive on this earth. [sic]
Overgeneralization at its greatest, and tantamount to saying "why do all Muslims want to blow up America?" There is a quality of life question there that is in dispute between the different denominations of Christianity. Some strictly say that all life is sacred and should be protected at all costs, despite that life's quality. Many times this comes from a family in denial of the finality of a loved one's condition. Others believe that when quality of life is non-existant, then allow nature (God?) to run its course. It just re-stresses the importance of a living will or health care directive.
you would instead hop on to one of the several big class action lawsuits against them, which have a much better chance of getting you some money.
No they don't. If recent history has taught us anything, it's that class action lawsuits don't get the consumers money, but rather they get you vouchers to purchase more goods from the company that just infringed on your rights to the point you thought legal action was the only recourse.
Facts compiled without any creativity are not copyrightable. Well, that makes every ball and strike call copyrightable. You can't tell me they don't invent a new strike zone every pitch.
You do realize that admission to an institution of higher education is contingent upon agreement to and abidement by a code of conduct, right? Dental school is non-compulsory, he doesn't have to go. Unfortunately for guy, a lot of codes of conduct vaguely define "conduct detrimental to the educational process" or some such nonsense through which they can send you through the school's judicial process.
And being a private institution, they have a much larger stick to swing with regards to what you can and cannot do. It might suck because it's little guy versus big university, but you can't agree to the rules then decide not to play by them later. That's breach of contract on the student's part.
With the number of sequels being put out these days, how much new work can these guys really get anymore?
You can't make me believe that they would get paid the same for branding and packaging on a new title versus putting a "2" and a sub-title on a pre-existing logo.
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Makes me wonder about those sketchy "start your own online business!!!11" TV ads I've been seeing recently, which have one of at least twenty different URLs at the bottom: www.[random 2-digit number][random three letters][one of a few words vaguely relating to the scam].com
Progressive insurance does this as well. I honestly think that this is simply a way for them to track which TV ads are getting responses and which are not, so they can more effectively target their marketing.
But I could be completely wrong. At least Progressive's ads pointed you to progressive.com/$foo
The human eye is much more accustomed to dark text on a white background.
Black background just screams "emo boy" to me.
You've already done that which you wish to do, twice.
If you're looking to e-mail the author, then use some of the links embedded in the blurb up top.
I made no comment to that end: I think buying currency in game detracts from my fun in the game. As a matter of fact, I have avoided games like Everquest and WoW simply because of the flawed in-game economy that encourages using real-world money to purchase in-game equipment.
The only MMO I ever found enjoyable was City of Heroes, and unfortunately I couldn't afford to continue paying for the game.
My comment was on paying the monthly fee to play a game you "already paid for."
Time is a commodity, not unlike money. Many place a monetary value on their time, so yes, in that sense, I charge myself to design my own websites. Time is actually more valuable than money, when you think about it, as you can't get it back.
Some might call paying monthly to play a game you've already bought is a ridiculous waste of money.
Kinda like paying to host a website you've already designed is a ridiculous waste of money?
Your anti-religious asshattery ruins your point.
Read the story. Call it a fable, if it makes you feel better. David wins, with a single blow.
But, by all means, continue your bigotry if it makes you feel more enlightened.
Do they really have to have the NFL and NFLPA license?
If they want to continue to sell to the general public in the volume they are accustomed to.
While it may not be "more fun" from a gameplay standpoint, having real teams, real stadiums and real players in the game makes it "more fun" from a sports fan's perspective. And if those sports fans have $100 to drop to bet on a game, they have $50-60 to drop on the newest version of EA's licensed sports title.
Although Arena Football looks like it could actually be playable. Maybe
This is the SOP in jewelery stores across the United States. There is the "regular" price, then the price it's being sold for. Any "n percent off" sales come off the "regular" price, which means you'll do no better than the current price.
But the coupon gets you in the store. Bait and switch.
Here's an interesting point. The fact that temperature and other characteristics of Earth's climate are cyclical suggests that the effects of higher-than-average temperatures at one point in time result in lower-than-average temperatures at a later point in time. I.e. global heating is not a run-away effect like some people suggest, but a cyclical effect that will self-correct and cause cooling later on (which in turn will cause heating again, as the cycle continues).
Indeed, wasn't the scare some 60 years ago "global cooling"?
That's misleading, though. The question that is actually being asked is If you buy a DVD, are you allowed to put it onto an iPod, sell that iPod+DVD at a profit, and retain the DVD?
IF the person bought the songs off of ITunes and deleted the copy on his computer why wouldn't this be legit?
It is going to get to the point where I can not let a friend barrow a CD that I paid for even if I don't want to listen to it.
It depends on what the ITMS TOS states. (Disclaimer: I do not own an mp3 player, nor have I purchased music online) If the TOS expressly limits the secondary market for the songs that are sold through their service, and you break it by selling a loaded iPod, then the RIAA (or Apple) has a claim.
I would check the TOS myself, but Apple is throwing me a 404 error from their webpage.
Furthermore, maps in most FPS are much more complicated than a football field. How easy is it to always get a great angle to give people the live perspective?
Much like existing spectator sports, you position cameras at strategic locations in the map, controlled by "cameramen," who will move within the space to get the most advantageous shot.
Not to mention that the "helmet cam" is built into the system.
Well placed shots are not any more difficult in this realm than it is in existing spectator sport. It's all about having a good director who can frame up the right shot at the right time.
I'd love to find a generic living will/directive that is focused on the choices Christ followers find hard to do. Anyone have a link?
I found this one after a quick google for Christian "living will". That should give you a good head start.
I'll take a crack shot at this one:
Why they celebrate birthdays and not conception days (they're so adamant at trying to control non-believers definitions of "life"). [sic]
Which is the more dramatic occasion? The conception of a child (which many times can't be definitively nailed down), or the actual live birth? It's just a bigger occasion. Why do so many couples celebrate their wedding anniversary rather than their engagement anniversary, or their "first date" anniversary?
Why they believe one ascends to heaven immediately upon a man saying they are dead. [sic]
Who is to say the moment death occurs. I'm of the belief that the moment of death and the moment that doctors pronounce a person dead are not necessarily the same time. Which body part's death constitutes complete death? If it's the brain, are all terminal patients hooked up to EKG machines to get more precise measurements of time of death?
Why they believe that one who has no brain activity but body life might still be considered alive on this earth. [sic]
Overgeneralization at its greatest, and tantamount to saying "why do all Muslims want to blow up America?" There is a quality of life question there that is in dispute between the different denominations of Christianity. Some strictly say that all life is sacred and should be protected at all costs, despite that life's quality. Many times this comes from a family in denial of the finality of a loved one's condition. Others believe that when quality of life is non-existant, then allow nature (God?) to run its course. It just re-stresses the importance of a living will or health care directive.
you would instead hop on to one of the several big class action lawsuits against them, which have a much better chance of getting you some money.
No they don't. If recent history has taught us anything, it's that class action lawsuits don't get the consumers money, but rather they get you vouchers to purchase more goods from the company that just infringed on your rights to the point you thought legal action was the only recourse.
How is that punishing the corporation in any way?
Facts compiled without any creativity are not copyrightable.
Well, that makes every ball and strike call copyrightable. You can't tell me they don't invent a new strike zone every pitch.
Breach of contract?
You do realize that admission to an institution of higher education is contingent upon agreement to and abidement by a code of conduct, right? Dental school is non-compulsory, he doesn't have to go. Unfortunately for guy, a lot of codes of conduct vaguely define "conduct detrimental to the educational process" or some such nonsense through which they can send you through the school's judicial process.
And being a private institution, they have a much larger stick to swing with regards to what you can and cannot do. It might suck because it's little guy versus big university, but you can't agree to the rules then decide not to play by them later. That's breach of contract on the student's part.
With the number of sequels being put out these days, how much new work can these guys really get anymore?
You can't make me believe that they would get paid the same for branding and packaging on a new title versus putting a "2" and a sub-title on a pre-existing logo.
This was a civil case, however. Correct? I can't imagine being sentenced to prison in a civil case.
However, being sent to prison for contempt of court for failing to pay the fine, is an entirely different story.
$1.5 billion / ($40 voucher value * 2 vouchers per household) = 18.75 million households affected.
My boss has a VCR at work that is so old, it has a wired remote control! Still runs like a dream.
Top that!
Weapons of mass distribution???
I see. Forgive my expectation of jargon that I was unaware of.
Thanks for the heads up.
Forgive my ignorance, but could you define "cremesaver" as it pertains to corporate identity? My google and wiki efforts are going unfulfilled.