Orange user here -- your second link to the image was viewable earlier this morning but is now giving the same "Object not found" error as the wikipedia page itself. Someone is busy updating the lists...
Come on, how hard is it to set a damned clock? Just do it.
Well, I asked the question because while setting a clock isn't hard, getting everyone to synchronize is. Check out this map of who follows the rules and who does not. I live in London, which follows DST, but not at the same time that the US does. I have family living in North Carolina which follows DST and Arizona which doesn't. It's a real pain trying to figure out when to call people, especially when England switches the clocks, but the US won't for another week.
Why not let it give the user the option of telling the web site some arbitrary location?
No kidding. I'd love to be able to do this just to get around those damn you're-not-from-America-so-can't-watch-this-video-clip messages. I particularly hate it when (Adobe Flash Player, I'm looking at you) they let me install the program, WATCH THE AD, then give me the message.
Um, if you're that good at math, why would you settle for a B, and why wouldn't you deserve at least that high of a grade anyway, in recognition of your talent?
Because you value your time more? My experience (as a teacher) is that effort doubles between grades. So a D is twice as much effort to get as an F and a C is four times as much effort. I don't have a problem with some students recognizing that they don't want to spend lots of time on everything and making some cost/benefit decisions.
I'm very glad for China, but at the same time depressed. When I was younger, I used to think of the US as being a place that made THE FUTURE happen. I wanted the Internet come into being and if that wasn't THE FUTURE I didn't know what was. Now it seems feels like the US it focused on stasis. I can only hope now that the Chinese let us have some table scraps from their engineering marvels.
A child with Downs Syndrome is "defective"? I'd love to see you say that to some parents who have kids with Downs Syndrome just so I could watch them curbstomp your ass.
Just because the parents of a Downs Syndrome child would attack someone who calls their child 'defective' doesn't mean it isn't defective. Downs Syndrome is a genetic error -- also known as a defect.
New York estimates that the provision will generate $50 million in revenue for the state in the fiscal year.Tax experts look to other cash-strapped states to adopt similar measures if the New York law holds up in court.
Boy, I wish I could raise $50 million without providing any additional benefits to anyone. Is there anyway to donate to Amazon/Newegg's legal defense team? : )
East Coast. Rhode Island (6.8Mbps) and Delaware (6.7Mbps) have the fastest, and nearly triple the national median download speed of 2.3Mbps. Rounding out the Top 5 states are New Jersey (5.8Mbps), Virginia (5Mbps) and Massachusetts (4.6Mbps).
The states with the slowest median download speeds primarily are located in the Midwestern or Western regions of the United States, including Idaho (1.3Mbps), Wyoming (1.3Mbps), Montana (1.3Mbps) and North Dakota (1.2Mbps); Alaska had the slowest download speed (0.8Mbps). I
Is anyone surprised that small, densely populated states have higher download speeds than large, sparsely populated ones? It's the same argument that comes up every time worldwide broadband speeds are discussed: small and dense = easier to wire.
And I remind myself when I think I'm smarter than them: I may know physics of motion and can do the math required, but people who play sports know that exact same formulas intuitively.
A tree squirrel also knows those formulas 'intuitively', yet I doubt they will be making much more progress with that intuitive knowledge than the sports men you speak of.
He's younger than Obama, equally not white, and has actually done a thing or two that are worth while.
Oh really? You mean like supporting Intelligent Design:
[L]et's talk about intelligent design. I'm a biology major. That's my degree. The reality is there are a lot of things that we don't understand. There's no theory in science that could explain how, contrary to the laws of entropy, you could create order out of chaos. There's no scientific theory that explains how you can create organic life out of inorganic matter. I think we owe it to our children to teach them the best possible modern scientific facts and theories. Teach them what different theories are out there for the things that aren't answerable by science, that aren't answered by science. Let them decide for themselves. I don't think we should be scared to do that. Personally, it certainly makes sense to me that when you look at creation, you would believe in a creator. Let's not be afraid to teach our kids the very best science
I can't speak for maths, but I'm a physics teacher in a London school and am disgusted with what the exams have become. The government introduced some changes last year that have made the subject into a touchy-feely environmental subject. There's also almost no math. No math! Who heard of a physics class without calculations? If you're interested, I wrote an article about the downfall last year.
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I think they'll just keep the stigma and develop sex bots instead.
New Zealand was on the top of my non-crazy countries to move to list (here - NSFW, maybe) in nine months. Any other suggestions out there?
The idea that all naked images of children are child porn is crazy.
Orange user here -- your second link to the image was viewable earlier this morning but is now giving the same "Object not found" error as the wikipedia page itself. Someone is busy updating the lists...
-Grey
Well, I asked the question because while setting a clock isn't hard, getting everyone to synchronize is. Check out this map of who follows the rules and who does not. I live in London, which follows DST, but not at the same time that the US does. I have family living in North Carolina which follows DST and Arizona which doesn't. It's a real pain trying to figure out when to call people, especially when England switches the clocks, but the US won't for another week.
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Yes, but actually being elite is a good thing.
For example, watching footage from Spore will bring up a link to purchase the actual game through Amazon
Ouch. Amazon might not be the best place to try and sell spore...
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No kidding. I'd love to be able to do this just to get around those damn you're-not-from-America-so-can't-watch-this-video-clip messages. I particularly hate it when (Adobe Flash Player, I'm looking at you) they let me install the program, WATCH THE AD, then give me the message.
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Because you value your time more? My experience (as a teacher) is that effort doubles between grades. So a D is twice as much effort to get as an F and a C is four times as much effort. I don't have a problem with some students recognizing that they don't want to spend lots of time on everything and making some cost/benefit decisions.
-Grey
In the reverse order.
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I'm very glad for China, but at the same time depressed. When I was younger, I used to think of the US as being a place that made THE FUTURE happen. I wanted the Internet come into being and if that wasn't THE FUTURE I didn't know what was. Now it seems feels like the US it focused on stasis. I can only hope now that the Chinese let us have some table scraps from their engineering marvels.
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Most Americans wouldn't notice.
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Well, what's the story. My wedding ring is Tungsten as well (I also highly recommend it) and would like to know.
-Grey
Just because the parents of a Downs Syndrome child would attack someone who calls their child 'defective' doesn't mean it isn't defective. Downs Syndrome is a genetic error -- also known as a defect.
-Grey
I think you misunderstand the essential nature of religion.
New York estimates that the provision will generate $50 million in revenue for the state in the fiscal year. Tax experts look to other cash-strapped states to adopt similar measures if the New York law holds up in court.
Boy, I wish I could raise $50 million without providing any additional benefits to anyone. Is there anyway to donate to Amazon/Newegg's legal defense team? : )
-Grey
For those interested: the size of the terror watchlist compared to US cities and States.
For those interested, the prices in USD are:
The Bang for the buck: Less than 864USD
Extreme Performance on a Budget: 864USD to 1,728USD
Perfection in Silicon Form: More than 1,728USD
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East Coast. Rhode Island (6.8Mbps) and Delaware (6.7Mbps) have the fastest, and nearly triple the national median download speed of 2.3Mbps. Rounding out the Top 5 states are New Jersey (5.8Mbps), Virginia (5Mbps) and Massachusetts (4.6Mbps).
The states with the slowest median download speeds primarily are located in the Midwestern or Western regions of the United States, including Idaho (1.3Mbps), Wyoming (1.3Mbps), Montana (1.3Mbps) and North Dakota (1.2Mbps); Alaska had the slowest download speed (0.8Mbps). I
Is anyone surprised that small, densely populated states have higher download speeds than large, sparsely populated ones? It's the same argument that comes up every time worldwide broadband speeds are discussed: small and dense = easier to wire.
-Grey
A tree squirrel also knows those formulas 'intuitively', yet I doubt they will be making much more progress with that intuitive knowledge than the sports men you speak of.
-Grey
Let me give you some advice right now: it's easier to switch girlfriends than to get one who doesn't care about budgets to care about them.
Just a thought,
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Errr... most people can't easily move out of the USA due to immigration laws. It's pretty easy to switch states, however.
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Yes, but have you seen how long it takes to get anywhere with amtrak? It's pathetic.
-Grey
Oh really? You mean like supporting Intelligent Design:
[L]et's talk about intelligent design. I'm a biology major. That's my degree. The reality is there are a lot of things that we don't understand. There's no theory in science that could explain how, contrary to the laws of entropy, you could create order out of chaos. There's no scientific theory that explains how you can create organic life out of inorganic matter. I think we owe it to our children to teach them the best possible modern scientific facts and theories. Teach them what different theories are out there for the things that aren't answerable by science, that aren't answered by science. Let them decide for themselves. I don't think we should be scared to do that. Personally, it certainly makes sense to me that when you look at creation, you would believe in a creator. Let's not be afraid to teach our kids the very best science
No thanks.
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I can't speak for maths, but I'm a physics teacher in a London school and am disgusted with what the exams have become. The government introduced some changes last year that have made the subject into a touchy-feely environmental subject. There's also almost no math. No math! Who heard of a physics class without calculations? If you're interested, I wrote an article about the downfall last year.
-Grey