Scientists just recently learned new things about our closest star that are changing the way they study/view it. How is possible that we can create a reliable simulation based on information that's changing?
I'm no astrophysicist, but it seems sketchy. So they made a movie. So what?
MySpace saying they didn't have the technology reeks of the same tactic used by the Saw manufacturers in response to the SawStop technology. If they don't offer a service like this, they can claim a lack of responsibility. In case you don't know, SawStop stops a saw as soon as it hits flesh -- the manufacturers said no thanks for this very reason. But if they offer this service and a sex offender gets through because of some sort of idiotic programming error someone will sue them as fast as possible.
If they screw up the code that, say, rotates a signature or something (proud to say I've never even been to myspace -- had to make up a feature here) no big deal. If they screw up their MySpace-anti-pedo feature, all hell breaks loose.
This is great for them. They don't have to support it OR its failures and the users get the benefit of the code anyway. Can't say that I blame them.
Sorry guys, no matter what these people saw, there are only 8 planets -- not 16 -- and certainly not billions.
From the IAU site:
RESOLUTION 5A
The IAU therefore resolves that "planets" and other bodies in our Solar System, except satellites, be defined into three distinct categories in the following way:
(1) A "planet" is a celestial body that (a) is in orbit around the Sun, (b) has sufficient mass for its self-gravity to overcome rigid body forces so that it assumes a hydrostatic equilibrium (nearly round) shape, and (c) has cleared the neighbourhood around its orbit.
(2) A "dwarf planet" is a celestial body that (a) is in orbit around the Sun, (b) has sufficient mass for its self-gravity to overcome rigid body forces so that it assumes a hydrostatic equilibrium (nearly round) shape, (c) has not cleared the neighbourhood around its orbit, and (d) is not a satellite.
(3) All other objects except satellites orbiting the Sun shall be referred to collectively as "Small Solar-System Bodies".
(emphasis mine)
The page goes on to list the eight planets:
The eight "planets" are: Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune.
I can't help but think it's a pretty stupid requirement, but it is what it is...
So what if Johnny can't code? Does everyone really need to be able to code? What if the article lamented the inability of the Johnny to fix the family car. Who cares? Coding is a specialty -- not one of the three 'R's. That Johnny can't code is not a concern. Tell Johnny to go outside and play.
Maybe a big part of the problem is that they have a technology chief who has (apparently) never really worked in technology, but just dreams about what it could be like if he did.
Gosh, when I'm at home and my cell phone reception sucks I've always relied on the tried and true LL-hack. (LL = Land Line).
The irony, of course, is that a person who spends his spare time 'hacking' his cell phone probably has no real use for it outside of work -- and do you really want work calling when you're in your bedroom?
How do you tell when a Communist is lying? His lips are moving. And it's perfectly true. Remember what Marxism really is:
Step 1 - Revolt
Step 2 - Appoint a dictator
Step 3 - ???
Step 4 - Communist Utopia
No, I'm serious god help us, and god help the poor people who will be a) the first exposed b) the worst cared for and c) the first to die if the disease is mortal.
Between you and me, I'd much rather god help me if the disease is fatal.
For a mere mortal disease I'd probably call on one of the power rangers.
I'm so glad they put the ubiquitous 'Eyes' up. I hate when I lose track of my pointer. This will really help!
Seriously, I think some people are wasting their 20% time up in mountain view.
Well, if you major in Women's Studies, Philosophy, or that dog's dinner of a major - Multi-Disciplinary Studies, what more can you expect?
I had the pleasure of working for several liberal arts degree holders in the mall...
(I always get flamed for saying this on slashdot...)
So why should this time be any exception? We are people, they are mice. We are, by any metric or measurement you could possibly choose, superior.
There was a comedian who once said something along the following lines:
"If hooking a car battery up to a monkey's brain will help find the cure for AIDS and save somebody's life, I have two things to say... the red is positive and the black is negative."
I was on the fence, but now they've done it.
I am officially giving up croissants, snobbery, and disdain for other people.
I just can't be associated with them anymore.
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Scientists just recently learned new things about our closest star that are changing the way they study/view it. How is possible that we can create a reliable simulation based on information that's changing?
I'm no astrophysicist, but it seems sketchy. So they made a movie. So what?
I think most one dollar bills already smell like a stripper so we have a head start!!
Whatever will we do? I guess we'll just have to -- I don't know -- spend time with our families or something...
MySpace saying they didn't have the technology reeks of the same tactic used by the Saw manufacturers in response to the SawStop technology. If they don't offer a service like this, they can claim a lack of responsibility. In case you don't know, SawStop stops a saw as soon as it hits flesh -- the manufacturers said no thanks for this very reason. But if they offer this service and a sex offender gets through because of some sort of idiotic programming error someone will sue them as fast as possible.
If they screw up the code that, say, rotates a signature or something (proud to say I've never even been to myspace -- had to make up a feature here) no big deal. If they screw up their MySpace-anti-pedo feature, all hell breaks loose.
This is great for them. They don't have to support it OR its failures and the users get the benefit of the code anyway. Can't say that I blame them.
The page goes on to list the eight planets:
I can't help but think it's a pretty stupid requirement, but it is what it is...So what if Johnny can't code? Does everyone really need to be able to code? What if the article lamented the inability of the Johnny to fix the family car. Who cares? Coding is a specialty -- not one of the three 'R's. That Johnny can't code is not a concern. Tell Johnny to go outside and play.
WTF? How is the parent comment not flamebait but this one is? Seriously, sometimes you guys don't make any sense in how you mod stuff.
Maybe a big part of the problem is that they have a technology chief who has (apparently) never really worked in technology, but just dreams about what it could be like if he did.
The irony, of course, is that a person who spends his spare time 'hacking' his cell phone probably has no real use for it outside of work -- and do you really want work calling when you're in your bedroom?
You forgot Step 5 - Profit!!
Someone had to...
I'm so glad they put the ubiquitous 'Eyes' up. I hate when I lose track of my pointer. This will really help! Seriously, I think some people are wasting their 20% time up in mountain view.
Well, if you major in Women's Studies, Philosophy, or that dog's dinner of a major - Multi-Disciplinary Studies, what more can you expect? I had the pleasure of working for several liberal arts degree holders in the mall...
I was on the fence, but now they've done it. I am officially giving up croissants, snobbery, and disdain for other people. I just can't be associated with them anymore.