Back in my short-lived anime fan days, I loved watching fan-made parodies of robotech, etc. Fans would splice together different scenes and redub the voices and music- with vastly different results.
This could probably be done with FF. Change the music (techno or Wong Faye from FF8), alter the story to make it less "far fetched" and introduce a few more traditional fantasy elements. Since the whole movie is digital, a whole new movie could be made with a few strategic alterations.
Erm.. Sort of.. I'm with you on mainly using it as a glorified address book.. I guess it's ability to play mp3s is cool(with my compact flash adapter), but I feel that something is lacking from the user exerience.. Plus, in my experience, I have to sync with my computer before my battery drains, or i'll lose my settings and data. Which is annoying if it happens often (it does to me..). I could back-up my info on a flash card, but the CF adapter makes the unit bulkier. I guess I can't have everything I want.. I am considering selling the 3100, and re-buying a palm and separate mp3 player. I guess I am not totally satisfied with my palm III (poor digitizer construction) nor ipaq (bad Windows Pocket PC user experience and data loss resulting from battery drain.
I've had worse experience with Palm customer service. After breaking the digitizer on my IIIe, my only service option was to get a refurbished unit for around $100 or buy an overpriced replacement digitizer for $50. My solution was to buy a compaq ipaq 3100. Compaq support is great, but I despise PocketPC (and dont want to fiddle with linux on my pda)...
Hmm.. gotta wonder how this ship would match up against the advanced Aegis system we would sell Taiwan.
Just found this story, not sure about validity: http://www.newsmax.com/archives/articles/2000/11/1 6/123138.shtml
In any case, if China were to attack Taiwan, the US is sure to step on behalf of Taiwan... Just as long as the attack doesn't happen in the next few weeks since I'm going there with my gf..
That guy (or girl, who knows) was the best!
Makes me nostalgic of the days when slashdot sucked less.
Perhaps somebody at slashdot should compile a list of the all time greatest trolls. I know I'd like to relive the joy;^)
It seems to me that the even number rule was more relevant, oh, say around 11 years ago.
ST: IV has not aged well in the eyes of many.. I think the movie is a humourous anachronism now; the political and social climates have changed considerably since the mid Eighties.
Yes, I can read. Maybe I should have phrased the question as "Is it common to find sodium in known planetary atmospheres?" Venus is one... others? Is the sodium indicative of anything? What other substances were found in abundance in this newly discovered atmosphere? I'm an ee undergrad, not an exo-chemist nor astronomer.
Not surprising that the sun contains sodium, considering its mass, heat and numerous nuclear reactions..;)
The more significant discovery was that of the extra solar planet in the first place... Is it surprising that a massive planet as this has an atmosphere?
I did not see any other elements besides sodium mentioned in the yahoo or nasa articles.. Perhaps their spectroscopy instruments have detected something else? How many planets in our solar system have detectable amounts of Na in the atmosphere? Inquiring minds want to know;)
Time to dive into nasa's site..
Geez, no wonder I'm having trouble viewing some ece pages right now:P
my palm iii vs. ipaq experiences
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I recently got an Ipaq 3150 because I thought my old palm iii wouldnt cut it anymore.. I was partly wrong.
The palm does exactly what is supposed to do, and is very easy to operate, but I wanted more coolness in a handheld. So, I got an Ipaq. As soon as I unwrapped my Ipaq, i broke the battery switch- that was so annoying- what is with those damn switches anyway?
Pocket PC is annoying as well. I simply cannot stand using it, but, at the same time, i do not want to run linux on a handheld either. My hope is that Palm revamps its os with BeOS technology.
Now, I was not exactly overjoyed with my ipaq, BUT Compaq support rules- they replaced my ipaq motherboard for free and paid for the shipping as well. Which is much more than Palm did for me when I cracked the digitizer- they wanted me to pay them $100 for service, ie, to send me a refurbished unit.
So, I'm in a bind- I like the Palm experience, but Compaq clearly has better service and their customers in mind
Is anybody else annoyed with Palm's service? It seems like it should not be too much of a task to sell customers replacement digitizers for $20.
As for our liberties, we need to let our congressmen know how we feel, I agree.
But during an extended military conflict, the rules change, and for good reason. Hopefully the infringing bills that pass will be temporary. If not, we are fortunate that the Constitution is a living document.
Honestly, I do not find the comparison of the current situation to that of Hitler's Germany compelling at all.
After WW1, the Germans were a defeated people in total economic disarray.
The Reichstag government had no alternatives in its decisions.
Later, Hitler villifed the weak government to gain popular support. The Germans were desperate- very desperate. The Germans rights weren't magically whisked away- they ceded them in a time of tragic desperation. But, hey, things were looking good to them for a while- newfound nationalism, an improved economy... Lots of dead people behind the scenes.
We are not in the same situation. Our country is not ravaged (for the most part:P ), people have jobs, we have a healthy democratic government.
Forget the Hitler shit, how about an equally unlikely comparison to Britain's PM of the period, Chamberlain. Like him, we could appease the agressors and thereby leave ourselves defenseless.
Ok. (And this is the last time i repeat myself).
What situation would you rather be in: having Hitler as your leader... Or Chamberlain.
What's that? You don't see an option you like? Whatever direction we go will not be to everybody's liking, but either of the polar extremes will prove less palatable.
Shockingly enough, it works:)
I have yet to get some love from it though..
Supposedly that is what females are for... damn, my gf is in the bathroom..;)
Read my posts more carefully, fuckwit. I am promoting *limited use* of "invasive" technology in sensitive areas, like airports.
Is W a dictator? Come again? Have you ever been a leader ? (or for that matter, many slashdotters... many people here are too petty to make credible leaders.)
-(See "1984")
Haven't seen that flick:P
I know how to read, and I have read 1984 several times. Maybe you have something to hide, perhaps that you have only read the Cliff's notes? So far, nearly everybody who has responded to me has done so in absolutes.
Do I want to throw my liberty away? Tell me, really, do I? If you told me that to my face, your nose would be inside out. I'm not even convinced you read all of my post, as it was fairly moderate; it's as if you picked the parts you didn't like, which were taken out of context to begin with.
Choice 1: We change nothing about how security is conducted in our homeland. Result: More people die.
Choice 2: We throw out some 225 year old documents, invoke martial law, and we live a secure, if clinical and dreary, life.
Choice 3: Moderation. We have to set the equilibrium point in a new place. Hopefully, we can go back to being pampered by relative isolation from the rest of the world. If "normalcy" does not return, deal with it.
We have to adapt to the 21st century and globalism. I doubt the terrorism is going to stop, and we need to find a more accomodating balance between security and liberty.
-"This is not the time for dissent" Yes, just follow mindlessly and believe what the government and media tell you. Democracy is built on dissent, without it, you don't have a need for democracy.
Similarly, neverending dissent would lead to chaos. Listen, I am not promoting homogeneity of opinion/action across the board- just for now when we need it most. Remember the quote "United we stand, divided we fall" (B. Franklin, I believe. Good first name) and that cute engraving of a chopped-up snake you saw in high school U.S. history?
The "airtight security comment is well taken. Yet, I find your attitude passive, as though nothing can help the situation. While there is always a chance that somebody will get by, reasonable (open to interpretation) measures need to be taken to make similar calamities damn near impossible.
-I've lived for 20 years, and sure I've "enjoyed my liberty". But if you lay down and demand security at all cost then you aren't going to have any liberty to enjoy.
Goddamnit, read what I am fucking saying. I said that use of invasive technology should be used in special situations, like in airports, not in your shower.
As for this being a small issue, then I think you should wake up. EVERYTHING is becoming a technology issue.
Is there an echo in here? I did say that. Read into what I am saying, not what is just on the screen. I believe I said we should be familiar with the technology and know how to manage it, because it won't go away.
As for the DVD issue, puhleeze. Boycott dvds if you don't agree. Besides, I hardly think whining about not being able to play your Region 2 hentai here in the U.S. is appropriate considering the gravity of the situation, i.e. people's lives at stake.
As I stated in my other response to my post, somebody needs to play devil's advocate to the usual slashdot tripe, karma be damned.
-Actually, no, I do not want to live a long, meaningless life in a world without any risks, and without any freedom.
I was not proposing that we live in a box. The point I am trying to make is that in the long run, I do not think it is to our benefit to preclude the use of invasive technology in places like airports. Furthermore, I do not see liberty in America being completely compromised any time soon, get a grip.
-Problem is, we can give up ALL of our civil liberties, and security will still not be 'airtight'.
Funny, I said nothing about giving up all our liberties. Furthermore, I would say airport security could use some improvement. Care to argue?
-But is everybody going along with the party line because they feel it is the rational solution, or because they are afraid of the consequences if they don't?
I imagine the consequences of not "going along with the party line" could mean not being reelected. So, they give the people what the people want. So far, our government has acted reasonably, seeking a diplomatic a diplomatic solution...thus far.
Another important point. Some people may not be up to speed on US foreign policy, but many who oppose us think we're pussies for hiding behind superior technological weaponry.
We need a show of force to let the world know we mean business.
The scope of the military action, etc, has yet to be played out, but I would guess it hinges on whether the Taliban turns over bin Laden for trial. Frankly, I would not mind if he was tried and convicted in the middle east- first, it would show that America is willing to not meddle in foreign affairs 100% of the time, and, second, they would cut his head off.
-How do you think all of the 'good germans' felt about 'the time for dissent' when the brownshirts started checking papers and their neighbors began to dissappear?
Come again? There is a time and place for everything. You don't take a coffee break when you need to call 911.
Furthermore, your historical example is plain silly, but probably hits home to most slashdotters, worried more about playing dvd's from different regions than the geopolitical implications for Americans.
I doubt the Bill of Rights will be dismantled any time soon- except temporarily in war time situations. Guess what... Hopefully we will not be mired in a protracted war, as nobody will benefit.
Geez, slashdot can seem so one-sided at times, somebody has to play devil's advocate.
I do not know about anybody else, but I am still in shock..
Leave it to slashdot to worry about silly things like this. Not to downplay the importance of our "liberties", but limited use of such technologies can certainly help. The specifics of how and where are up to debate.
About 5000 people are dead..but what about civil liberties? 5000 are dead. Perhaps more to come. Don't you want to live long enough to enjoy your liberty? Wouldn't you feel safer riding an airplane if you knew security at the airports is airtight?
People are going to use these new technologies whether you want them to or not- that is the bottom line. The best thing to do is educate yourself and have an idea of what to expect.
Interestingly enough, Congress unanimously supports the President. This is not the time for dissent.
I for one hope they are not using Proto-matter. The planet that may form from use of the Genesis device will destroy itself in a matter of days. The last thing we need is universal armegeddon.;^)
Slashdot Mirror
Back in my short-lived anime fan days, I loved watching fan-made parodies of robotech, etc. Fans would splice together different scenes and redub the voices and music- with vastly different results.
This could probably be done with FF. Change the music (techno or Wong Faye from FF8), alter the story to make it less "far fetched" and introduce a few more traditional fantasy elements. Since the whole movie is digital, a whole new movie could be made with a few strategic alterations.
Complete with ecstasy, flashing lights, and deafening drum beats? ...I suppose that would be necessary to enjoy Ep II.
Erm.. Sort of.. I'm with you on mainly using it as a glorified address book.. I guess it's ability to play mp3s is cool(with my compact flash adapter), but I feel that something is lacking from the user exerience.. Plus, in my experience, I have to sync with my computer before my battery drains, or i'll lose my settings and data. Which is annoying if it happens often (it does to me..). I could back-up my info on a flash card, but the CF adapter makes the unit bulkier. I guess I can't have everything I want.. I am considering selling the 3100, and re-buying a palm and separate mp3 player. I guess I am not totally satisfied with my palm III (poor digitizer construction) nor ipaq (bad Windows Pocket PC user experience and data loss resulting from battery drain.
I've had worse experience with Palm customer service. After breaking the digitizer on my IIIe, my only service option was to get a refurbished unit for around $100 or buy an overpriced replacement digitizer for $50. My solution was to buy a compaq ipaq 3100. Compaq support is great, but I despise PocketPC (and dont want to fiddle with linux on my pda)...
Hmm.. gotta wonder how this ship would match up against the advanced Aegis system we would sell Taiwan.
1 6/123138.shtml
Just found this story, not sure about validity: http://www.newsmax.com/archives/articles/2000/11/
In any case, if China were to attack Taiwan, the US is sure to step on behalf of Taiwan... Just as long as the attack doesn't happen in the next few weeks since I'm going there with my gf..
That guy (or girl, who knows) was the best! ;^)
Makes me nostalgic of the days when slashdot sucked less.
Perhaps somebody at slashdot should compile a list of the all time greatest trolls. I know I'd like to relive the joy
Any movie with Amy Yip must surely be a classic :)
I do not see how this is a troll.
Sure, marketing is an easy target to bash, but I'll be damned if I work at a company that has no clue how to sell itself.
It seems to me that the even number rule was more relevant, oh, say around 11 years ago.
ST: IV has not aged well in the eyes of many.. I think the movie is a humourous anachronism now; the political and social climates have changed considerably since the mid Eighties.
Yes, I can read. Maybe I should have phrased the question as "Is it common to find sodium in known planetary atmospheres?" Venus is one... others? Is the sodium indicative of anything? What other substances were found in abundance in this newly discovered atmosphere? I'm an ee undergrad, not an exo-chemist nor astronomer.
;)
Not surprising that the sun contains sodium, considering its mass, heat and numerous nuclear reactions..
The more significant discovery was that of the extra solar planet in the first place... Is it surprising that a massive planet as this has an atmosphere?
;)
I did not see any other elements besides sodium mentioned in the yahoo or nasa articles.. Perhaps their spectroscopy instruments have detected something else? How many planets in our solar system have detectable amounts of Na in the atmosphere? Inquiring minds want to know
Time to dive into nasa's site..
Yeah, it's like some people here skim the Cliff's notes for American history :^)
Finally, a comment that makes sense :^)
Geez, no wonder I'm having trouble viewing some ece pages right now :P
I recently got an Ipaq 3150 because I thought my old palm iii wouldnt cut it anymore.. I was partly wrong.
The palm does exactly what is supposed to do, and is very easy to operate, but I wanted more coolness in a handheld. So, I got an Ipaq. As soon as I unwrapped my Ipaq, i broke the battery switch- that was so annoying- what is with those damn switches anyway?
Pocket PC is annoying as well. I simply cannot stand using it, but, at the same time, i do not want to run linux on a handheld either. My hope is that Palm revamps its os with BeOS technology.
Now, I was not exactly overjoyed with my ipaq, BUT Compaq support rules- they replaced my ipaq motherboard for free and paid for the shipping as well. Which is much more than Palm did for me when I cracked the digitizer- they wanted me to pay them $100 for service, ie, to send me a refurbished unit.
So, I'm in a bind- I like the Palm experience, but Compaq clearly has better service and their customers in mind
Is anybody else annoyed with Palm's service? It seems like it should not be too much of a task to sell customers replacement digitizers for $20.
I would say computers recognize fingerprints fairly well.
;)
Why not use fingerprints for security? Most likely the goverment already has them on file
How many people are there who can distinguish tens of fingerprints at a glance?
As for our liberties, we need to let our congressmen know how we feel, I agree.
:P ), people have jobs, we have a healthy democratic government.
But during an extended military conflict, the rules change, and for good reason. Hopefully the infringing bills that pass will be temporary. If not, we are fortunate that the Constitution is a living document.
Honestly, I do not find the comparison of the current situation to that of Hitler's Germany compelling at all.
After WW1, the Germans were a defeated people in total economic disarray.
The Reichstag government had no alternatives in its decisions.
Later, Hitler villifed the weak government to gain popular support. The Germans were desperate- very desperate. The Germans rights weren't magically whisked away- they ceded them in a time of tragic desperation. But, hey, things were looking good to them for a while- newfound nationalism, an improved economy... Lots of dead people behind the scenes.
We are not in the same situation. Our country is not ravaged (for the most part
Forget the Hitler shit, how about an equally unlikely comparison to Britain's PM of the period, Chamberlain. Like him, we could appease the agressors and thereby leave ourselves defenseless.
Ok. (And this is the last time i repeat myself).
What situation would you rather be in: having Hitler as your leader... Or Chamberlain.
What's that? You don't see an option you like? Whatever direction we go will not be to everybody's liking, but either of the polar extremes will prove less palatable.
Think again, I said "posts." Notice the "s."
Cheers.
Shockingly enough, it works :)
;)
I have yet to get some love from it though..
Supposedly that is what females are for... damn, my gf is in the bathroom..
Read my posts more carefully, fuckwit. I am promoting *limited use* of "invasive" technology in sensitive areas, like airports.
:P
Is W a dictator? Come again? Have you ever been a leader ? (or for that matter, many slashdotters... many people here are too petty to make credible leaders.)
-(See "1984")
Haven't seen that flick
I know how to read, and I have read 1984 several times. Maybe you have something to hide, perhaps that you have only read the Cliff's notes? So far, nearly everybody who has responded to me has done so in absolutes.
Do I want to throw my liberty away? Tell me, really, do I? If you told me that to my face, your nose would be inside out. I'm not even convinced you read all of my post, as it was fairly moderate; it's as if you picked the parts you didn't like, which were taken out of context to begin with.
Choice 1: We change nothing about how security is conducted in our homeland. Result: More people die.
Choice 2: We throw out some 225 year old documents, invoke martial law, and we live a secure, if clinical and dreary, life.
Choice 3: Moderation. We have to set the equilibrium point in a new place. Hopefully, we can go back to being pampered by relative isolation from the rest of the world. If "normalcy" does not return, deal with it.
We have to adapt to the 21st century and globalism. I doubt the terrorism is going to stop, and we need to find a more accomodating balance between security and liberty.
-"This is not the time for dissent" Yes, just follow mindlessly and believe what the government and media tell you. Democracy is built on dissent, without it, you don't have a need for democracy.
Similarly, neverending dissent would lead to chaos. Listen, I am not promoting homogeneity of opinion/action across the board- just for now when we need it most. Remember the quote "United we stand, divided we fall" (B. Franklin, I believe. Good first name) and that cute engraving of a chopped-up snake you saw in high school U.S. history?
The "airtight security comment is well taken. Yet, I find your attitude passive, as though nothing can help the situation. While there is always a chance that somebody will get by, reasonable (open to interpretation) measures need to be taken to make similar calamities damn near impossible.
-I've lived for 20 years, and sure I've "enjoyed my liberty". But if you lay down and demand security at all cost then you aren't going to have any liberty to enjoy.
Goddamnit, read what I am fucking saying. I said that use of invasive technology should be used in special situations, like in airports, not in your shower.
As for this being a small issue, then I think you should wake up. EVERYTHING is becoming a technology issue.
Is there an echo in here? I did say that. Read into what I am saying, not what is just on the screen. I believe I said we should be familiar with the technology and know how to manage it, because it won't go away.
As for the DVD issue, puhleeze. Boycott dvds if you don't agree. Besides, I hardly think whining about not being able to play your Region 2 hentai here in the U.S. is appropriate considering the gravity of the situation, i.e. people's lives at stake.
As I stated in my other response to my post, somebody needs to play devil's advocate to the usual slashdot tripe, karma be damned.
-Actually, no, I do not want to live a long, meaningless life in a world without any risks, and without any freedom.
I was not proposing that we live in a box. The point I am trying to make is that in the long run, I do not think it is to our benefit to preclude the use of invasive technology in places like airports. Furthermore, I do not see liberty in America being completely compromised any time soon, get a grip.
-Problem is, we can give up ALL of our civil liberties, and security will still not be 'airtight'.
Funny, I said nothing about giving up all our liberties. Furthermore, I would say airport security could use some improvement. Care to argue?
-But is everybody going along with the party line because they feel it is the rational solution, or because they are afraid of the consequences if they don't?
I imagine the consequences of not "going along with the party line" could mean not being reelected. So, they give the people what the people want. So far, our government has acted reasonably, seeking a diplomatic a diplomatic solution...thus far.
Another important point. Some people may not be up to speed on US foreign policy, but many who oppose us think we're pussies for hiding behind superior technological weaponry.
We need a show of force to let the world know we mean business.
The scope of the military action, etc, has yet to be played out, but I would guess it hinges on whether the Taliban turns over bin Laden for trial. Frankly, I would not mind if he was tried and convicted in the middle east- first, it would show that America is willing to not meddle in foreign affairs 100% of the time, and, second, they would cut his head off.
-How do you think all of the 'good germans' felt about 'the time for dissent' when the brownshirts started checking papers and their neighbors began to dissappear?
Come again? There is a time and place for everything. You don't take a coffee break when you need to call 911.
Furthermore, your historical example is plain silly, but probably hits home to most slashdotters, worried more about playing dvd's from different regions than the geopolitical implications for Americans.
I doubt the Bill of Rights will be dismantled any time soon- except temporarily in war time situations. Guess what... Hopefully we will not be mired in a protracted war, as nobody will benefit.
Geez, slashdot can seem so one-sided at times, somebody has to play devil's advocate.
I do not know about anybody else, but I am still in shock..
Leave it to slashdot to worry about silly things like this. Not to downplay the importance of our "liberties", but limited use of such technologies can certainly help. The specifics of how and where are up to debate.
About 5000 people are dead..but what about civil liberties? 5000 are dead. Perhaps more to come. Don't you want to live long enough to enjoy your liberty? Wouldn't you feel safer riding an airplane if you knew security at the airports is airtight?
People are going to use these new technologies whether you want them to or not- that is the bottom line. The best thing to do is educate yourself and have an idea of what to expect.
Interestingly enough, Congress unanimously supports the President. This is not the time for dissent.
Crouching Tiger was a product of Taiwan.
Anywho, I thought it was interesting how Zhang Ziyi did not speak any English or Cantonese(that I caught).
I for one hope they are not using Proto-matter. The planet that may form from use of the Genesis device will destroy itself in a matter of days. The last thing we need is universal armegeddon. ;^)