I drive a "sports" car that gets 30+ mpg (I've gotten upwards of 40mpg by babying it on the highway, measured by distance/gallons used).
I used to drive a truck that, when babied, got a whole 18 mpg. City driving made it plummet quickly into the 12mgp range. Most sports cars (unless it's got a V10-V12) get better fuel economy than this. In fact, some of the innovations in sports cars (the Audi R10 for one) increase fuel economy.
On the note of fuel economy, and the like, what is the point of 10% ethanol gas. My car runs worse, gets less mpg (around 10% less mpg). Is it just an excuse to dilute the fuel, and charge the same for it? I know it reduces emissions, but when I have to use more to go the same distance, it seems like it isn't doing anything helpful. Much like the "hybrid" cars, that cost you more than they'll ever save you in fuel (fuel savings for 3 years is usually around $3000, the replacement battery in 3 years is around $3500-$4000), and the technology to make the batteries is also harmful to the environment.
I've gone to the 24 Hour Fitness to see over 50 people on the exercise bikes, and thought, "Gee, I wonder if enough of these endurance machines (exercise bikes, stairmasters, eliptical machines, treadmills) could be converted to power generation, and would it be possible for the gym to generate a fraction of it's electricity by hooking up the bike farm."
Well abused tool belt with used tools (the one day my tools and tool belt were new and shiny, I had security ask for credentials 4 times, and have never been asked since). Well abused hard hat with a contractors name on it (Simplex/Grinell works well, since 99.9% of everyone have a Simplex/Notifier fire alarm system in Houston). Work worn blue jeans and t-shirt. Cover-alls also work. Worn work boots.
What really scares me though, is that I had less resistance walking around Halliburton than I had walking around BMC Computers. Apparently, software code is behind better locks than radioactive material. I used to be a fire alarm tech, and went into the wrong building once, had security open the fire command center, and opened the panel before I realised that I was a block away from my intended destination. I put the panel back on, walked out, thanked security, and made haste to my original destination. This was very soon after 9/11, and security was stopping everyone with a suit and tie, but toolbelts got to walk past the metal detectors.
There is a hack with the MINI ipod adapter that I found out quite accidentally.
If you have a Video iPod, then add one video to a playlist, go to that playlist, click on an audio track prior to the video, hit play, connect the iPod to the car, and listen to the audio track, let the video que up, then click >>| to go to the next track. Now hit 1 (make a MINI1 playlist) and your iPod will now function like an iPod, and still be able to use steering wheel controls.
If you dont do it exactly that way, you will lock up your ipod, and have to Center + Menu to reset it.
Road head, while being an incredible thrill (try it at least once at 130mph on an all but abandoned straight highway), if you were to get into an accident, you'll probably lose your member, maim or kill your woman/man, and maim/kill yourself.
Worst thing I've done: Road head at 130mph.
Worst I've seen: Someone having sex while driving (woman sitting in lap using wheel, man controlling pedals).
The problem with point to point microwave wireless is that its unreliable at best, not in service at worst. There are problems with packet loss and latency. Our office currently is paying $300 for 2mbit service, and I'm working to remedy that. The biggest problem is convincing the president that we need to spend another $400 a month for T-1 (he's smarter than the PHB in all aspects other than why we need to spend more money, not less).
Currently I'm looking into business class cable (6mb / 2mb), T-1s, and SDSL. Even with the great leaps and bounds in technology, you'd think the cost of T-1 lines would be lower (or the bandwidth significantly higher).
Actually, I want the software that has thousands of eyes picking through it. That way the holes are found publicly and quickly, rather than privately, disasterously, and slowly. Think about it, its like having 1,000 people proofread your book report before you give it to the teacher rather than 1 or two other people. More eyes discover more problems quicker and are able to fix said problems in a very fast manner.
My only problem with your comment is that rats (domesticated ones at least) are very intelligent, resourceful, and cute. Not the revolting scum that Microsoft has let itself become. They're more on the order of Tapeworms, parasitic, souless beings with only the purpose to feed off you for its own survival.
We imposed a limit of 2GB maximum. The best part of our company is the people with over 4,000 emails in their "Deleted Items" folder, since they dont understand the concept of the "Deleted" part. They use it as a storage folder...
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I was using an Apple][ to play lemonade stand, and winning, before I could form complete sentences at 6 months old. When my dad saw that, he gave me that Apple][, and then proceeded to buy an Apple][e for himself.
My son loved to sit on my lap when he was a toddler and watch me play Gran Turismo. He had to have his own controller though, so he could mimic my actions when racing around.
As long as they dont create a web portal between the two servers, we wont have to worry about hellspawn flowing forth. I dont know about you, but my BFG9000 is on the fritz, and I dont want to have to use a chainsaw on a Cyberdemon.
The Xbox's burninnating powercord problems have been solved, and are less dangerous than the Xbox 360's similar issue (deja vu), so Microsoft is supporting the console until they are able to fix the new one to work without threat of fire.
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I drive a "sports" car that gets 30+ mpg (I've gotten upwards of 40mpg by babying it on the highway, measured by distance/gallons used).
I used to drive a truck that, when babied, got a whole 18 mpg. City driving made it plummet quickly into the 12mgp range. Most sports cars (unless it's got a V10-V12) get better fuel economy than this. In fact, some of the innovations in sports cars (the Audi R10 for one) increase fuel economy.
On the note of fuel economy, and the like, what is the point of 10% ethanol gas. My car runs worse, gets less mpg (around 10% less mpg). Is it just an excuse to dilute the fuel, and charge the same for it? I know it reduces emissions, but when I have to use more to go the same distance, it seems like it isn't doing anything helpful. Much like the "hybrid" cars, that cost you more than they'll ever save you in fuel (fuel savings for 3 years is usually around $3000, the replacement battery in 3 years is around $3500-$4000), and the technology to make the batteries is also harmful to the environment.
Thump it.
-Patrick
Gyms should be tied into the grid...
I've gone to the 24 Hour Fitness to see over 50 people on the exercise bikes, and thought, "Gee, I wonder if enough of these endurance machines (exercise bikes, stairmasters, eliptical machines, treadmills) could be converted to power generation, and would it be possible for the gym to generate a fraction of it's electricity by hooking up the bike farm."
Well abused tool belt with used tools (the one day my tools and tool belt were new and shiny, I had security ask for credentials 4 times, and have never been asked since).
Well abused hard hat with a contractors name on it (Simplex/Grinell works well, since 99.9% of everyone have a Simplex/Notifier fire alarm system in Houston).
Work worn blue jeans and t-shirt. Cover-alls also work.
Worn work boots.
What really scares me though, is that I had less resistance walking around Halliburton than I had walking around BMC Computers. Apparently, software code is behind better locks than radioactive material. I used to be a fire alarm tech, and went into the wrong building once, had security open the fire command center, and opened the panel before I realised that I was a block away from my intended destination. I put the panel back on, walked out, thanked security, and made haste to my original destination. This was very soon after 9/11, and security was stopping everyone with a suit and tie, but toolbelts got to walk past the metal detectors.
There is a hack with the MINI ipod adapter that I found out quite accidentally.
If you have a Video iPod, then add one video to a playlist, go to that playlist, click on an audio track prior to the video, hit play, connect the iPod to the car, and listen to the audio track, let the video que up, then click >>| to go to the next track. Now hit 1 (make a MINI1 playlist) and your iPod will now function like an iPod, and still be able to use steering wheel controls.
If you dont do it exactly that way, you will lock up your ipod, and have to Center + Menu to reset it.
Craaaaaaaaaaaaab Peeeeeople
Craaaaaaaaaaaaab Peeeeeople
Took no time at all for my girlfriend to buy a shotgun a few months ago.
Filled out paperwork, called the FBI, and they cleared it over the phone in 15 minutes. Took longer picking out ammunition than getting approved.
Road head, while being an incredible thrill (try it at least once at 130mph on an all but abandoned straight highway), if you were to get into an accident, you'll probably lose your member, maim or kill your woman/man, and maim/kill yourself.
Worst thing I've done: Road head at 130mph.
Worst I've seen: Someone having sex while driving (woman sitting in lap using wheel, man controlling pedals).
You, sir, need to turn in your geek badge. Aparantly, you don't play NetHack or ADOM
PineSol + Clorox + Aluminum cans cut into strips in a 3 litre bottle = fireworks...
Enjoy
The problem with point to point microwave wireless is that its unreliable at best, not in service at worst. There are problems with packet loss and latency. Our office currently is paying $300 for 2mbit service, and I'm working to remedy that. The biggest problem is convincing the president that we need to spend another $400 a month for T-1 (he's smarter than the PHB in all aspects other than why we need to spend more money, not less).
Currently I'm looking into business class cable (6mb / 2mb), T-1s, and SDSL. Even with the great leaps and bounds in technology, you'd think the cost of T-1 lines would be lower (or the bandwidth significantly higher).
Ninth Gate reference is awesome. If only I had mod points to give you some lovin!
Sleep tight, don't let the embedbugs bite!
Most upscale strip joints just have you put your CC on file when you enter, and then total it up, and charge you at the end.
Actually, I want the software that has thousands of eyes picking through it. That way the holes are found publicly and quickly, rather than privately, disasterously, and slowly. Think about it, its like having 1,000 people proofread your book report before you give it to the teacher rather than 1 or two other people. More eyes discover more problems quicker and are able to fix said problems in a very fast manner.
I wonder how many old guard politicians will be considering anything "open" and "free" to be of a Communist nature?
My only problem with your comment is that rats (domesticated ones at least) are very intelligent, resourceful, and cute. Not the revolting scum that Microsoft has let itself become. They're more on the order of Tapeworms, parasitic, souless beings with only the purpose to feed off you for its own survival.
All I can think of now is the POWERGLOVE!
We imposed a limit of 2GB maximum. The best part of our company is the people with over 4,000 emails in their "Deleted Items" folder, since they dont understand the concept of the "Deleted" part. They use it as a storage folder...
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Windows NT 4 Server
Outlook 2000
Windows XP
Yay! The government works once in a while!
I'm just afraid of my subcutaneous RFID card ringing up as a pack of Ho-Ho's at WalMart.
I was using an Apple][ to play lemonade stand, and winning, before I could form complete sentences at 6 months old. When my dad saw that, he gave me that Apple][, and then proceeded to buy an Apple][e for himself.
My son loved to sit on my lap when he was a toddler and watch me play Gran Turismo. He had to have his own controller though, so he could mimic my actions when racing around.
As long as they dont create a web portal between the two servers, we wont have to worry about hellspawn flowing forth. I dont know about you, but my BFG9000 is on the fritz, and I dont want to have to use a chainsaw on a Cyberdemon.
The Xbox's burninnating powercord problems have been solved, and are less dangerous than the Xbox 360's similar issue (deja vu), so Microsoft is supporting the console until they are able to fix the new one to work without threat of fire.