Sometimes it takes longer to write tersely than meanderingly.
I took a look at a Wikipedia article on Battleships that, long ago, I had contributed to. (There are still sentences that I wrote mixed in.) But there are bits like: "The German High Seas Fleet and the British Grand Fleet were too valuable to be risked in battle and so both spent the majority of the war in port, waiting to respond should the other go to sea. Paradoxically, the ships were too valuable (strategically, at least) to leave at port, and too expensive to use in battle."
Superchargers can also engage and disengage, depending on how they're implemented. (They're belt-driven, and the belt just spins freely if not engaged.) But both turbo and superchargers increase performance by putting more fuel-air mix in the cylinders, which produces more power but burns more fuel. This steam system just uses the waste heat directly to increase power, with no additional fuel-air mix.
Perhaps there will be a steam-electric-fuel hybrid (tribrid?) at some point...
In OS X, exit has been moved to a menu named for the application.
That said, most apps still seem to have a file menu, even when not particularly appropriate (iTunes has things like creating a new playlist in the file menu.)
As an aside, you might check your local library for DVDs. Mine has several hundred different ones. Also, check out peeflix (see my sig); it's essentially a movie swapping service. I've traded about a dozen movies so far with no problems. Cost per trade? $1 to Peerflix plus one first class stamp. And no late fees. Get started with used DVDs from Amazon and the like. You don't typically get movies fast, but you can hardly beat the price. I prefer it to the library simply because I never have to run out and return the movies.
I have no connection with Peerflix except as a satisfied customer.
One of the problems of learning a language like python first, is that it doens't teach you anything about proper dynamic memory allocation, the use of pointers, the use of operating system APIs, etc.
But that's precisely the reason why you might teach it first. I see that as almost like saying "The problem with teaching kids arithmetic first is it doesn't teach you anything about integrals." First you want to teach the concept of instructions, looping, conditions, and branching, and get those established before you get into more esoteric issues.
One wonders at what point CG will start to dominate that industry. What I've seen so far hasn't been impressive, but once the technique is down, will virtual actors be good enough for arousal purposes?
Speaking of AMEX, techbargains.com mentioned their Starwood pricematching program, and that it explicitly would not pricematch "Abes of Maine, A&M Photo World, Adorama, Beach Camera, Broadway Photo, Calumet, CCI Camera City Inc, Digital Liquidators, J&K Cameras, Newtonville Camera, Royal Camera, The cameras source, Tri-state camera, Unique Photo." AMEX's list is probably a good one to keep tabs on...
For instance, many of their acceleration reports are much, much slower than what other magazines report.
Perhaps they assume a less experienced driver?
From reading things like 0-100-0 tests in auto mags, there was a fair bit of expertise involved in getting optimal acceleration depending on which are the driven wheels, tires, etc. Perhaps CU is just giving values for flooring it from a standing start.
Agreed. I watched the entire LotR extended edition on a 110" projected screen, using my PC as an upconverting DVD player. My only issues were with my projector needing cleaning and alignment, the picture itself was great. I tried a couple of sample clips from Microsoft's WMV HD stuff, and perhaps it looked a bit sharper, but not much.
Yes, because every contact between automobiles *ever* results in both vehicles exploding instantly.
Believe it or not, *sometimes* you get clipped slightly. *Of course* if you get t-boned, there's no more driving to do. But when Joe Cellphone cuts it too close and tags you in the corner and you start to spin, you being held better in you seat does help hold you behind that wheel. That's why NASCAR drivers can keep off the wall when they get clipped at 180; the same applies to Mr. Average at 40.
You want a test? Get a car with a vinyl bench front seat, and put on some nylon track pants. Go to a parking lot, and set up some cones to make an autocross course. Try doing the course with your seat belt on, and without. Betcha get better times with the belt on.
I highly doubt what those websites tell me because they offer no scientific evidence to support their claims.
And you have ones that prove otherwise?
Tell you what, let's try an experiment. You play Halo while I periodically shove you sideways, against someone else who gets pushed, but belts hold him in the chair. Who do you think would do better?
Question everything, sure, but that applies to your own beliefs as well.
I didn't say thrown out of the car, dumbass, I said out of the seat. Try driving with the front seat passenger in your lap (who is also required to be belted). It's the same reason racing cars have bucket seats, which basically prevent the driver from sliding side to side, unlike bench-style seats.
Seat belt laws actually keep the driver behind the wheel, rather than thrown out of one's seat or hard to one side. Often in an accident a driver can prevent an accident from becoming even worse by steering, braking, etc. after the initial contact. Consider seat belt laws to be like laws requiring you to maintain your brakes, brake lights, etc. It's for the safety of other drivers, not you.
Three years of service at $10 a month isn't $360, it's $10 a month 36 times. And $10 a month is nothing. $200 on the other hand, I would have felt that.
Just how afraid are you of your child accidentally stumbling across a pixellated boob?
Not at all, but I am interested in making sure they have an accurate impression of the world, and of how sober women normally like to be treated. That's why I'd want to restrict their viewing of GGW and its commercials, and similar materials, because younger folk don't always have the best judgement or understanding of the world, or the emotional strength to deal with hard issues. The content is "adult" not because it's not mentally childish, but because an adult has the facilities to understand that it is intentionally immature, and not reflective of real life.
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Sometimes it takes longer to write tersely than meanderingly.
I took a look at a Wikipedia article on Battleships that, long ago, I had contributed to. (There are still sentences that I wrote mixed in.) But there are bits like:
"The German High Seas Fleet and the British Grand Fleet were too valuable to be risked in battle and so both spent the majority of the war in port, waiting to respond should the other go to sea. Paradoxically, the ships were too valuable (strategically, at least) to leave at port, and too expensive to use in battle."
Both the original post and my response are Austin Powers references, Dr. Evil saying the original and Scott Evil responding.
Bill Posters will be prosecuted!
Superchargers can also engage and disengage, depending on how they're implemented. (They're belt-driven, and the belt just spins freely if not engaged.) But both turbo and superchargers increase performance by putting more fuel-air mix in the cylinders, which produces more power but burns more fuel. This steam system just uses the waste heat directly to increase power, with no additional fuel-air mix.
Perhaps there will be a steam-electric-fuel hybrid (tribrid?) at some point...
A billion's bigger than a million, Numbnuts.
In OS X, exit has been moved to a menu named for the application.
That said, most apps still seem to have a file menu, even when not particularly appropriate (iTunes has things like creating a new playlist in the file menu.)
As an aside, you might check your local library for DVDs. Mine has several hundred different ones. Also, check out peeflix (see my sig); it's essentially a movie swapping service. I've traded about a dozen movies so far with no problems. Cost per trade? $1 to Peerflix plus one first class stamp. And no late fees. Get started with used DVDs from Amazon and the like. You don't typically get movies fast, but you can hardly beat the price. I prefer it to the library simply because I never have to run out and return the movies.
I have no connection with Peerflix except as a satisfied customer.
One of the problems of learning a language like python first, is that it doens't teach you anything about proper dynamic memory allocation, the use of pointers, the use of operating system APIs, etc.
But that's precisely the reason why you might teach it first. I see that as almost like saying "The problem with teaching kids arithmetic first is it doesn't teach you anything about integrals." First you want to teach the concept of instructions, looping, conditions, and branching, and get those established before you get into more esoteric issues.
There's also portability in that it works on your home computer, office computer, laptop, etc.
One wonders at what point CG will start to dominate that industry. What I've seen so far hasn't been impressive, but once the technique is down, will virtual actors be good enough for arousal purposes?
The x51V model (I think) has similar specs, and a faster Mhz processor (only 640x480 screen tho'); how do the two compare?
You misunderstood. He was quoting Kelsey Grammer, I think it was in an early episode of "Frasier."
Speaking of AMEX, techbargains.com mentioned their Starwood pricematching program, and that it explicitly would not pricematch "Abes of Maine, A&M Photo World, Adorama, Beach Camera, Broadway Photo, Calumet, CCI Camera City Inc, Digital Liquidators, J&K Cameras, Newtonville Camera, Royal Camera, The cameras source, Tri-state camera, Unique Photo." AMEX's list is probably a good one to keep tabs on...
For instance, many of their acceleration reports are much, much slower than what other magazines report.
Perhaps they assume a less experienced driver?
From reading things like 0-100-0 tests in auto mags, there was a fair bit of expertise involved in getting optimal acceleration depending on which are the driven wheels, tires, etc. Perhaps CU is just giving values for flooring it from a standing start.
Agreed. I watched the entire LotR extended edition on a 110" projected screen, using my PC as an upconverting DVD player. My only issues were with my projector needing cleaning and alignment, the picture itself was great. I tried a couple of sample clips from Microsoft's WMV HD stuff, and perhaps it looked a bit sharper, but not much.
Man, then I should be able to make a fortune as a day trader!
Yes, because every contact between automobiles *ever* results in both vehicles exploding instantly.
Believe it or not, *sometimes* you get clipped slightly. *Of course* if you get t-boned, there's no more driving to do. But when Joe Cellphone cuts it too close and tags you in the corner and you start to spin, you being held better in you seat does help hold you behind that wheel. That's why NASCAR drivers can keep off the wall when they get clipped at 180; the same applies to Mr. Average at 40.
You want a test? Get a car with a vinyl bench front seat, and put on some nylon track pants. Go to a parking lot, and set up some cones to make an autocross course. Try doing the course with your seat belt on, and without. Betcha get better times with the belt on.
I highly doubt what those websites tell me because they offer no scientific evidence to support their claims.
And you have ones that prove otherwise?
Tell you what, let's try an experiment. You play Halo while I periodically shove you sideways, against someone else who gets pushed, but belts hold him in the chair. Who do you think would do better?
Question everything, sure, but that applies to your own beliefs as well.
I didn't say thrown out of the car, dumbass, I said out of the seat. Try driving with the front seat passenger in your lap (who is also required to be belted). It's the same reason racing cars have bucket seats, which basically prevent the driver from sliding side to side, unlike bench-style seats.
0 >not the only one who claims what I have said. But if you want to be an organ donor, by all means, be my guest.
You'll claim this is prattle, but I'm certainly http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=1388&q=25943
Seat belt laws actually keep the driver behind the wheel, rather than thrown out of one's seat or hard to one side. Often in an accident a driver can prevent an accident from becoming even worse by steering, braking, etc. after the initial contact. Consider seat belt laws to be like laws requiring you to maintain your brakes, brake lights, etc. It's for the safety of other drivers, not you.
How about "the collapse of the nuclear power plant construction industry?" It's been a long time since a new plant has been licensed.
Three years of service at $10 a month isn't $360, it's $10 a month 36 times. And $10 a month is nothing. $200 on the other hand, I would have felt that.
Would you like to borrow $200?
It wasn't the size of the business, it was the size of the car. It's reduced now, but not before many took advantage of it.
Yup, pick your favorite.
Just how afraid are you of your child accidentally stumbling across a pixellated boob?
Not at all, but I am interested in making sure they have an accurate impression of the world, and of how sober women normally like to be treated. That's why I'd want to restrict their viewing of GGW and its commercials, and similar materials, because younger folk don't always have the best judgement or understanding of the world, or the emotional strength to deal with hard issues. The content is "adult" not because it's not mentally childish, but because an adult has the facilities to understand that it is intentionally immature, and not reflective of real life.
A person stepping out of the shower is natural, legal and a very real part of millions of people's lives and yet it is "indecent" to show
That's what I told Angelina Jolie, but she still filed the restraining order. Go figure.