"Sure, a UFO is a bone fide sighting. It means exactly what it stands for: Unidentified Flying Object. Only an idiot would jump to some kind of a conclusion that it's the master alien race visiting Earth under the command of god-king Marduk without concrete evidence."
Well, duh! Marduk - pft! What kind of name is Marduk for a god-king.
So is that going to be the new ad slogan for these laptops? "Buy laptop-X. It doesn't explode on your lap!"
Almost as catchy as the Vista ad "Windows Vista - It doesn't suck. Really. No, c'mon... really. Well, maybe a little."
Probably the result of some space golf shot that sliced 5 or 6 years prior and knocked it out of orbit. That's why they're trying the stunt again. *This* time they won't slice!
On the contrary, I'm currently in a CS masters program and I'm finding that so far it's almost *all* applied math. I haven't had the background that my fellow students have had so I'm doing a lot of catch up. I do agree, however, that at some point the two fields (mathematics and philosophy) converge, or at the very least give each other a friendly 'howdya do'.
In my case,I have a masters degree in music and have switched over to the computer science field. I am currently enrolled in a masters program in computer science, but the last math class I took was almost 20 years ago. I have already completed courses in data structures, descrete math, algorithm analysis, and operating system design and I'm still going strong. The point is, well, honestly, I'm not sure what my point is. Sure, this would be a lot easier if I had the math background, but it is possible 'learn as you go'. On that note, back to my homework...
I believe you have made my point. It would seem that the reason that private tutors was that the system was not slowing things down, or worse, 'dumbing' things down for those who didn't want to do the work. There will always be some students who are slower than others. With the dead weight out of the way, those students that are needy and who want to be taught and are willing to work hard have a much better chance of success.
I also believe that I shouldn't have to pay the same amount in taxes for an educational system that I am not using. Due to the poor quality of public schools in my area, I was forced to send my three children to private schools at considerable expense. Why should I be paying twice for services that I am not recieving?
I aggree whole-heartedly. The reason why this idea will never be accepted is that it assumes that, as opposed to 'no child left behind', some children can and arguably *should* be left behind. If you kill the spirit of challenge to a child, you kill their chances of survival.
->It may not be totally green but at least we can keep the genetically engineered, radioactive slime a couple of miles underground (that is, until it learns to crawl...
Now you stepped in it! Wait 'till the ACLU hears about this one.
Of course, you know it's just a matter of time until these more advanced robots suddenly realize that they would be a whole lot better off without the pesky carbon-based life forms around and decide to clean house.
...I'm not saying that they're as smart as me, but they are at least as smart as other higher order animals, and certainly smarter than my goldfish who keeps trying to commit suicide.
You have actually proven that your goldfish has reached such a level of cerebral development that it has emotional problems of such sophistication that it has determined that the after-life is the better alternative to its current condition.
I'm trying to fill a Helpdesk Technician job and I was convinced that the best resume I had was from a guy about whom I had just commented had the intelligence of a below-average dolphin. It is now clear that the better candidate is the goldfish in the aquarium outside my office.
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"Sure, a UFO is a bone fide sighting. It means exactly what it stands for: Unidentified Flying Object. Only an idiot would jump to some kind of a conclusion that it's the master alien race visiting Earth under the command of god-king Marduk without concrete evidence." Well, duh! Marduk - pft! What kind of name is Marduk for a god-king.
A jump in spam volume and Christmas is just around the corner. And some dismiss it as coincidence!
If your intent was to offend, you have succeded.
A small charge without a particle was found wandering a Wall-Mart parking lot in western Mississippi. Developing...
So is that going to be the new ad slogan for these laptops? "Buy laptop-X. It doesn't explode on your lap!" Almost as catchy as the Vista ad "Windows Vista - It doesn't suck. Really. No, c'mon ... really. Well, maybe a little."
WTF? No swimsuit calendar?
Probably the result of some space golf shot that sliced 5 or 6 years prior and knocked it out of orbit. That's why they're trying the stunt again. *This* time they won't slice!
I won't even let *my* kids go near the toaster for fear of them burning the f*king house down!
On the contrary, I'm currently in a CS masters program and I'm finding that so far it's almost *all* applied math. I haven't had the background that my fellow students have had so I'm doing a lot of catch up. I do agree, however, that at some point the two fields (mathematics and philosophy) converge, or at the very least give each other a friendly 'howdya do'.
In my case,I have a masters degree in music and have switched over to the computer science field. I am currently enrolled in a masters program in computer science, but the last math class I took was almost 20 years ago. I have already completed courses in data structures, descrete math, algorithm analysis, and operating system design and I'm still going strong. The point is, well, honestly, I'm not sure what my point is. Sure, this would be a lot easier if I had the math background, but it is possible 'learn as you go'. On that note, back to my homework...
After it kills all the bad guys, does it display a video of credits?
I believe you have made my point. It would seem that the reason that private tutors was that the system was not slowing things down, or worse, 'dumbing' things down for those who didn't want to do the work. There will always be some students who are slower than others. With the dead weight out of the way, those students that are needy and who want to be taught and are willing to work hard have a much better chance of success. I also believe that I shouldn't have to pay the same amount in taxes for an educational system that I am not using. Due to the poor quality of public schools in my area, I was forced to send my three children to private schools at considerable expense. Why should I be paying twice for services that I am not recieving?
I aggree whole-heartedly. The reason why this idea will never be accepted is that it assumes that, as opposed to 'no child left behind', some children can and arguably *should* be left behind. If you kill the spirit of challenge to a child, you kill their chances of survival.
The pro-matter people are going to want to hear about this. I don't think they'll be happy.
"What might I want to do with a tabletop particle accelerator?" Extreme ping pong?
A sheet cake!? . A budget the size of Kentucky and all they can muster up is a sheet cake!?
No, they're actually comming out with Tuesday 2.0. It will feature a new 26 hour day as well as an enhanced sunrise (Linux users only).
->It may not be totally green but at least we can keep the genetically engineered, radioactive slime a couple of miles underground (that is, until it learns to crawl ...
Now you stepped in it! Wait 'till the ACLU hears about this one.
A complete oxymoron. Just like 'playground safety'. Ask these guys ... http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20061018/ap_on_fe_st/pl ayground_tag_ban_4
Kari's a babe.
Won't it shock the world to find out that Pluto is not a planet at all, Dwarf or otherwise! Hmmwuhaahaahaa!
Of course, you know it's just a matter of time until these more advanced robots suddenly realize that they would be a whole lot better off without the pesky carbon-based life forms around and decide to clean house.
I think you mean no sympathy. Unless you have done something we should all know about, you have no reason to show remorse.
...I'm not saying that they're as smart as me, but they are at least as smart as other higher order animals, and certainly smarter than my goldfish who keeps trying to commit suicide.
You have actually proven that your goldfish has reached such a level of cerebral development that it has emotional problems of such sophistication that it has determined that the after-life is the better alternative to its current condition.
I'm trying to fill a Helpdesk Technician job and I was convinced that the best resume I had was from a guy about whom I had just commented had the intelligence of a below-average dolphin. It is now clear that the better candidate is the goldfish in the aquarium outside my office.