Exactly. My initial response to the question was " what, are they going to put a **AA watchdog looking over my shoulder everytime I back-up, time shift, etc my media? This is not a hardware/software problem.
If it is diluted would it suit Apple to use it? That means next year some other company can come out and call their new product an iPhone. Apple can't then turn around and sue them for trademark infringement.
I think that NBC is actually getting a clue. You can watch "Heroes" and other NBC shows on their website to catch-up on previous episodes. You do have to sit through one commercial per break, and you can't record them, but at least they are taking steps in the right direction.
I believe what the GP was talking about pre-dates NCLB. I graduated in 1981 and some of the trends he was talking about had already been started. Gifted/advanced classes for elementary/middle education were done away with in my school district because they were "too elitist". No Child Left Behind is the culmination of many years of this type of thinking. But I do agree with you, it will still be a few years until we see the results of NCLB (and I don't think they will be very pretty.)
My view on boycotts is that they are an excuse for the RIAA to sue more individuals. After all, fewer people are buying their product because they are downloading them illegally.
I agree it is market demands. But that is partly influenced by infrastructure demands. My old motorola cell from ten years ago would probably still work if AT&T still supported it. Since I know in a couple of years my TV, cell phone, etc. won't be supported, why spend more money on an expensive, more durable piece of equipment?
The true irony in the GPs comment is that Republican's in the last few years have done more to erode liberty and have created a bigger government. The GP sounds like he wouldn't vote for a Democrat to further his political desires, but would vote for a Republican, who are antithetical to what he wants. I can never understand blind party loyalty.
One thing I have not seen much mention of is the fact that even an uninformed voter, by participating in the voting process, has vested interest in government. If I don't vote I can bitch and whine about somebody else running the government, when the fact is I gave them the power to run it by not voting.
On the other hand, if I vote for a complete idiot to represent me then I have an interest in what he is doing for me. If he sucks, the next time I can vote for someone else. If I hear rumors of his misconduct or stupidity I am more likely to listen and possibly do some research to find the truth because I have an interest in how my horse is doing. Next time an election rolls around the uninformed voter will probably be a little wiser. If they fail to vote, they will never be interested in the political system and never have a motivation to be informed.
Don't confuse having a lack of leadership with having a different philosophy. I wish the Democrats had stronger leadership and a more focused message. The problem I see with Democrats is they have such disparate views that the party has a hard time forming a coherent message. That is one of the strengths of the Republicans.
The problem the Republicans have is that there message is focused, but not on what many US citizens are concerned with. That is why they might be on the verge of losing control of one or both houses of congress.
The problem with this is that in some states, like my own (Utah), the odds of a moderate Republican getting the party nomination are slim. The most active Republicans in the state are very conservative. And with a closed primary, most Republicans selected to run in November lean toward the right of center (e.g. Orrin Hatch, Bob Bennet, Chris Cannon, Rob Bishop.)
Also, I find your premise to be faulty. If moderates in both parties ran against each other the parties would be more similar rather than more diverse.
Having said all that, I wish more moderates ran for office. I am tired of radicalized politics.
The average age of a representative went from 54 to 56 between the 109th and 110th congress. The average age is rising due to emcumbancy. Average length of emcumbancy rose for Senators from 11.3 years to 12.1. Congressmen from 9 years to 9.3. Check out senate.gov/reference/resources for more interesting stats.
Don't hold your breath on Ashdown winning. He has my vote (which is just as much a vote against Hatch) but in this state he has little chance of winning. No Democrat has much chance of winning a state wide election.
Most fans of the most recent comics are probably older than their 20s. X-men were(was) introduced in 1963 and Spiderman in 1962. From the DC world, Batman was introduced 1939 and Superman in 1933. They have been around for quite a while. They have been around long enough that parent (and even grandparents) can share the viewing experience with their families.
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Exactly. My initial response to the question was " what, are they going to put a **AA watchdog looking over my shoulder everytime I back-up, time shift, etc my media? This is not a hardware/software problem.
If it is diluted would it suit Apple to use it? That means next year some other company can come out and call their new product an iPhone. Apple can't then turn around and sue them for trademark infringement.
DRM what?
Oh good. I wasn't the only one to read "Full Tit Poker."
I think that NBC is actually getting a clue. You can watch "Heroes" and other NBC shows on their website to catch-up on previous episodes. You do have to sit through one commercial per break, and you can't record them, but at least they are taking steps in the right direction.
Anecdotal evidence is an oxymoron.
I believe what the GP was talking about pre-dates NCLB. I graduated in 1981 and some of the trends he was talking about had already been started. Gifted/advanced classes for elementary/middle education were done away with in my school district because they were "too elitist". No Child Left Behind is the culmination of many years of this type of thinking. But I do agree with you, it will still be a few years until we see the results of NCLB (and I don't think they will be very pretty.)
I have a hard time seeing in low light. This will be great when I am tipping a stripper or paying a prostitute in a dark alley.
My view on boycotts is that they are an excuse for the RIAA to sue more individuals. After all, fewer people are buying their product because they are downloading them illegally.
I agree it is market demands. But that is partly influenced by infrastructure demands. My old motorola cell from ten years ago would probably still work if AT&T still supported it. Since I know in a couple of years my TV, cell phone, etc. won't be supported, why spend more money on an expensive, more durable piece of equipment?
That's my favorite sexual position as well. What? I have sex...really!
That wasn't a bug...it was a feature.
The true irony in the GPs comment is that Republican's in the last few years have done more to erode liberty and have created a bigger government. The GP sounds like he wouldn't vote for a Democrat to further his political desires, but would vote for a Republican, who are antithetical to what he wants. I can never understand blind party loyalty.
One thing I have not seen much mention of is the fact that even an uninformed voter, by participating in the voting process, has vested interest in government. If I don't vote I can bitch and whine about somebody else running the government, when the fact is I gave them the power to run it by not voting. On the other hand, if I vote for a complete idiot to represent me then I have an interest in what he is doing for me. If he sucks, the next time I can vote for someone else. If I hear rumors of his misconduct or stupidity I am more likely to listen and possibly do some research to find the truth because I have an interest in how my horse is doing. Next time an election rolls around the uninformed voter will probably be a little wiser. If they fail to vote, they will never be interested in the political system and never have a motivation to be informed.
Don't confuse having a lack of leadership with having a different philosophy. I wish the Democrats had stronger leadership and a more focused message. The problem I see with Democrats is they have such disparate views that the party has a hard time forming a coherent message. That is one of the strengths of the Republicans. The problem the Republicans have is that there message is focused, but not on what many US citizens are concerned with. That is why they might be on the verge of losing control of one or both houses of congress.
The problem with this is that in some states, like my own (Utah), the odds of a moderate Republican getting the party nomination are slim. The most active Republicans in the state are very conservative. And with a closed primary, most Republicans selected to run in November lean toward the right of center (e.g. Orrin Hatch, Bob Bennet, Chris Cannon, Rob Bishop.) Also, I find your premise to be faulty. If moderates in both parties ran against each other the parties would be more similar rather than more diverse. Having said all that, I wish more moderates ran for office. I am tired of radicalized politics.
The average age of a representative went from 54 to 56 between the 109th and 110th congress. The average age is rising due to emcumbancy. Average length of emcumbancy rose for Senators from 11.3 years to 12.1. Congressmen from 9 years to 9.3. Check out senate.gov/reference/resources for more interesting stats.
Don't hold your breath on Ashdown winning. He has my vote (which is just as much a vote against Hatch) but in this state he has little chance of winning. No Democrat has much chance of winning a state wide election.
I bet a lot of night custodians read bosses emails since most of the bosses I know print hard copies of emails and leave them sitting on their desks.
Most fans of the most recent comics are probably older than their 20s. X-men were(was) introduced in 1963 and Spiderman in 1962. From the DC world, Batman was introduced 1939 and Superman in 1933. They have been around for quite a while. They have been around long enough that parent (and even grandparents) can share the viewing experience with their families.
Why weren't the parents of the Columbine shooters arrested?
Maybe we should next tax people who talk in movie theaters for a sound tax. The create energy via sound waves.
Boy, I read that as "in the buff while geeking out". Boy was I disappointed!
I am surprised I haven't seen this one yet. Along with Civ x, Diablo, and Baldurs Gate it is one of my fave.
You must be a 20 something.