Don't limit your self to books. Take a look at products that have done well (e.g., GameBoy, Palm, etc) and those that have failed (e.g., most VCRs, anything with CE, etc).
Until a couple of years ago Samsung was in the HDD business and had a San Jose based R&D group. I don't know how much their business devisions talked, but it would be interesting to see of they are back in the HDD game.
I think you'll find three letter call signs, (e.g., KGW, KGO, etc,) on "even" frequencies sucha as 97.0 and that they are allowed higther broadcast levels. Or at least that was the plan at one time.
You will often see higher quality at the inital introduction of a class of product to support early adopters. These higher quality products often include more features. Of course, the early cost is higher. For example, if you go back and look at when a given TV size first hits the shelves it will tend to have more and better I/O, but as the product class matures I/O tends to drop to just the basics.
Look at the back of most current 25" TVs. Today you are lucky to see even an audio out on them. Of course, they are a fraction of the price at introduction.
Ultimately, the mfg has to optimize (reduce) everything to keep in the market place. That includes the features, mfg fall-out and even quality.
If you want quality, don't expect to get it at bargin basement prices. And don't expect to see a selection of quality at Wackmart. They care about price, not quality.
Sorry, but I never have seen the value of using a GPS hiking (YMMV at sea, in the air, etc). I use a topo map, compass, watch and altimeter. Unless you are dropped blindfolded from space you should have a good idea of where you started from. Given that you can only walk so far you problem space is rather small. With altitude, time and a general direction and rate of travel it really is a simple mater to keep yourself orriented. It takes a little time and effort to learn how to really use a topo map and compass, but once you do you'll never be lost. An altimiter can really help you nail any lasting bit of ambiguity. Also, a compass with a sight and inclinometer can be usefull.
I've been solo cross county hiking over 30 years in everything from alpine whiteouts to deserts to rain forrests to an arctic ice cap and I've never been lost because I was taught early how to read a topo map. After you get really used to reading a top map the toys really end up being left in the pack and you can track right where you are with the map alone.
Back-up your drives ASAP. Just assume that they have a very limited life left. A smoke particle is about 100x larger than is needed to crash your head.
All the skunk works did was cool hacks. And like software hacks it got the job done in a fast and dirty way, but in the long run their products were unworkable. The SR 71 Leaked more fuel than it lifted. Thats right, they blew-off all thermo issues and said, "who cares that it leaks like a sieve on the ground, it'll heat up at Mach and the pipes will expand and stop leaking." This is the Aero equivalent of not checking for a null handle on a malloc. Sure it'll work most of the time but it;s sure to blow-up on you. Lockheed did some great research with the skunk works, but they never delivered a product. Sure you can build something flashy real quick with VB, but would you want to fly in a play controlled by it?
1) Put the same in the basement. In fires heavy things such as safes will loose support and crash into the basement and crack open.
2) Suround the safe with non-flamable mass (cindar blocks). Or better yet, install the safe the "wall" of your basement.
3) Put your media in zip lock bags. Sure, the media may be intact, but it only takes a tiny bit of crud to trash magnetic media. Smoke particles are often ionized and will bond tighter to your disk than the mag particles.
Well getting a credit card if you're under 21 is not an option.
In point of fact, there are several options for youth plastic. While a real credit card is problematic for minors debit cards can be an option and Visa and other have had inititives to create such programs targeted at the youth market.
No, really. Develop some broader skills and interests. When I hire someone I am interested in finding a well rounded person, not just a well rounded engineer. Lets face it, real design decisions are made by the engineer alone in her cube, not in a marketing meeting on a white board. I want an engineer who can grock the needs of little Bobby or great aunt Betty and cut features to and improve a product by making it smaller, faster and easier to use.
Also, develop some people skills. Go interact with non-engineer types. Join the local Sierra Club or softball team. This will also open up introductions to jobs that you would never have thought about.
The problem with shutting down the system is the loss of right-of-way. IF you loose that the game is over forever due to cost of replacing the land as well as NIMBY issues. There have been some attempts at rail banking (saving the right-of-way after the rails are pulled out. As much as I would like to see rail upgraded "distroying the line to save the line" just won't work.
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Don't limit your self to books. Take a look at products that have done well (e.g., GameBoy, Palm, etc) and those that have failed (e.g., most VCRs, anything with CE, etc).
Until a couple of years ago Samsung was in the HDD business and had a San Jose based R&D group. I don't know how much their business devisions talked, but it would be interesting to see of they are back in the HDD game.
Check out the Time Window 2000. Way cool tech
I think you'll find three letter call signs, (e.g., KGW, KGO, etc,) on "even" frequencies sucha as 97.0 and that they are allowed higther broadcast levels. Or at least that was the plan at one time.
RF is more of a problem up front, near the avionics, so wired connections up front are a good idea.
Oh, wait. Never mind.
To make an X you do the down part, then drag the pen to the top and then go down and left.
T is an upside down capital L, over and down.
I is just a down stroke.
J is just a downstroke with a hook on the end
The cross pad has a pin in the middle such that you can have at most two contacts closed at one time
Look at the back of most current 25" TVs. Today you are lucky to see even an audio out on them. Of course, they are a fraction of the price at introduction.
Ultimately, the mfg has to optimize (reduce) everything to keep in the market place. That includes the features, mfg fall-out and even quality.
If you want quality, don't expect to get it at bargin basement prices. And don't expect to see a selection of quality at Wackmart. They care about price, not quality.
Topless in de Nederlands? Get real. Dutch summers require an overcoat. Sure, it may be legal to be topless UNDER the top coat.
I've been solo cross county hiking over 30 years in everything from alpine whiteouts to deserts to rain forrests to an arctic ice cap and I've never been lost because I was taught early how to read a topo map. After you get really used to reading a top map the toys really end up being left in the pack and you can track right where you are with the map alone.
I hate it when TV viewers explode in my living room.
Back-up your drives ASAP. Just assume that they have a very limited life left. A smoke particle is about 100x larger than is needed to crash your head.
All the skunk works did was cool hacks. And like software hacks it got the job done in a fast and dirty way, but in the long run their products were unworkable. The SR 71 Leaked more fuel than it lifted. Thats right, they blew-off all thermo issues and said, "who cares that it leaks like a sieve on the ground, it'll heat up at Mach and the pipes will expand and stop leaking." This is the Aero equivalent of not checking for a null handle on a malloc. Sure it'll work most of the time but it;s sure to blow-up on you. Lockheed did some great research with the skunk works, but they never delivered a product. Sure you can build something flashy real quick with VB, but would you want to fly in a play controlled by it?
Can anyone speakto and provide pointers to any EU privacy laws? It's time for some citizen initiatives in the US.
Ever heard of McCarthy? The black lists?
1) Put the same in the basement. In fires heavy things such as safes will loose support and crash into the basement and crack open.
2) Suround the safe with non-flamable mass (cindar blocks). Or better yet, install the safe the "wall" of your basement.
3) Put your media in zip lock bags. Sure, the media may be intact, but it only takes a tiny bit of crud to trash magnetic media. Smoke particles are often ionized and will bond tighter to your disk than the mag particles.
Yahoo has good summary article of nation wide editorials on the issue.
Ever heard of NTSC and PAL, pal? When the world can decide on one TV standard you'll see region free consoles games.
In point of fact, there are several options for youth plastic. While a real credit card is problematic for minors debit cards can be an option and Visa and other have had inititives to create such programs targeted at the youth market.
You might see some ducting if you are lucky
Also, develop some people skills. Go interact with non-engineer types. Join the local Sierra Club or softball team. This will also open up introductions to jobs that you would never have thought about.
Look into something called a Fluke used in mountaineering
The problem with shutting down the system is the loss of right-of-way. IF you loose that the game is over forever due to cost of replacing the land as well as NIMBY issues. There have been some attempts at rail banking (saving the right-of-way after the rails are pulled out. As much as I would like to see rail upgraded "distroying the line to save the line" just won't work.
It's odd, but using a notary is NOT the right way to do patent dates in the US. File a patent disclosure with the USPTO.