Gates is a prominent example, but perhaps it is not fair to single him out. This is widely practiced among wealthy "philanthropists". Rarely is money given without some profit motive or strings attached. The ultimate example might be Jerry Sandusky's use of philanthropy to provide himself with a steady stream of boys to butt-bang.
For me, it can't get here soon enough. Like a lot of people, I find driving frustrating. But if I could just sit back and let the car do the driving, the frustration level would go down considerably. However, there are some things that I have not heard addressed. Unexpected hazards is one. Parking once you get to your destination is another. I think we will still be spending a lot of time at the wheel, directing our cars for the foreseeable future.
I think the whole point of Twitter is that it is an electronic soapbox -- it is a place where you very publicly announce things. There really is no expectation of privacy.
A good point. Actually, I don't think they are honest, even in the casinos, which is one reason I don't go to casinos. But at least, with a casino, there is probably a gaming commission, and someone to complain to if you think the game is rigged. How do you know that the game you are playing on the internet is even controlled by a gaming commission? How do you know it is actually in Delaware, or wherever?
Even ignoring the obvious statistical problems with gambling, why would anyone play slots, roulette, or even blackjack and poker online? How can you be sure the game is honest?
It sounds like they are arguing to change a broadly applied visa policy to support the one-in-a-million foreign-born propeller-head who actually produces a patent. I am skeptical.
I'm part Indian (the American variety) and I used to roll my eyes when people would say "Native American". However, as you pointed out, there is a sizable number of Asian Indian immigrants in the U.S. now, and it can get confusing. I don't know what the solution is. I still don't like "Native American", it just has too many damn syllables to be practical.
I think it was Carl Sagan in his book Cosmos, who wrote something like, "It is possible that we may someday have to face the fact that we are all alone." (I hope I remembered that right).
The number of solar systems we are familiar with is approximately 1. Therefore, it stands to reason that whatever theories we've come up with regarding planet formation are bound to have flaws in them.
This is a very interesting discovery, and it highlights just how little we know about the mechanics of the universe.
...what is the point of education besides critical thinking?
Good question. Can critical thinking be taught? I wonder sometimes. I remember when my daughter was in elementary school and all fourth graders were required to take strings. I thought this was fine, and she did very well on the violin and viola. But at every concert they would give us a little spiel about how children who played music did better on math tests. Their conclusion was that playing music would make the kids better at math -- which is not necessarily the right conclusion. Instead, it might be that kids who do well at math tend to gravitate towards music. I know that my daughter ended up becoming quite talented musically (she even earned a couple of scholarships), but struggled to pass basic algebra and geometry.
I just have to ask, is it really reasonable to assume that everyone should have great analytical skills? The study says that about one third of the students had the necessary reasoning skills. This sounds about right to me. Most people are not very analytical. This is why professions that require good analytical skills (medicine, engineering, law, etc.) tend to pay good wages.
Anyway, this study would be more interesting if we could compare current results with results from the past, or results in other countries. As it is, it's about as interesting as saying, "One third of students were over five feet tall." Without some sort of context to put that in, we can only speculate on its significance.
Does that 90 days include the time to ship and stage all the material, as well as the time to construct all the pre-fab units? They might be able to put it all together in 90 days, but I'll wager it will take a lot longer than that to get everything ready.
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Good ruling. Here are some other slide-to-unlock devices which have been around for a while.
Gates is a prominent example, but perhaps it is not fair to single him out. This is widely practiced among wealthy "philanthropists". Rarely is money given without some profit motive or strings attached. The ultimate example might be Jerry Sandusky's use of philanthropy to provide himself with a steady stream of boys to butt-bang.
A very "Johnny Canal" answer.
The real fun begins when, say, a southbound car runs the light to make a left, while a northbound car runs the light continuing north.
That's the thing about running red lights. The people who run them automatically assume that everyone else will stop.
Yes, and don't forget all the jackasses that run red lights.
For me, it can't get here soon enough. Like a lot of people, I find driving frustrating. But if I could just sit back and let the car do the driving, the frustration level would go down considerably. However, there are some things that I have not heard addressed. Unexpected hazards is one. Parking once you get to your destination is another. I think we will still be spending a lot of time at the wheel, directing our cars for the foreseeable future.
There was this article from last year, which indicates that smart meters give whoever has the data a wide range of capabilities.
...what is free at the airport will soon cost $2,000 at your doctor's office.
I think the whole point of Twitter is that it is an electronic soapbox -- it is a place where you very publicly announce things. There really is no expectation of privacy.
People probably thought Bernie Madoff would never take the risk of having a rigged system either.
A good point. Actually, I don't think they are honest, even in the casinos, which is one reason I don't go to casinos. But at least, with a casino, there is probably a gaming commission, and someone to complain to if you think the game is rigged. How do you know that the game you are playing on the internet is even controlled by a gaming commission? How do you know it is actually in Delaware, or wherever?
Even ignoring the obvious statistical problems with gambling, why would anyone play slots, roulette, or even blackjack and poker online? How can you be sure the game is honest?
There should be a rule on Slashdot that no paywall links are allowed to be posted. How can we comment on an article that we cannot see?
It sounds like they are arguing to change a broadly applied visa policy to support the one-in-a-million foreign-born propeller-head who actually produces a patent. I am skeptical.
I'm part Indian (the American variety) and I used to roll my eyes when people would say "Native American". However, as you pointed out, there is a sizable number of Asian Indian immigrants in the U.S. now, and it can get confusing. I don't know what the solution is. I still don't like "Native American", it just has too many damn syllables to be practical.
I think it was Carl Sagan in his book Cosmos, who wrote something like, "It is possible that we may someday have to face the fact that we are all alone." (I hope I remembered that right).
The number of solar systems we are familiar with is approximately 1. Therefore, it stands to reason that whatever theories we've come up with regarding planet formation are bound to have flaws in them.
This is a very interesting discovery, and it highlights just how little we know about the mechanics of the universe.
When I was that age I read Ben Bova's Exiled From Earth, and was hooked on Sci Fi from then on. The story still holds up pretty well.
"Trash-Sucking Tubes" sounds like a good name for a rock band.
I wonder if telegraph operators said the same thing about telephones?
...what is the point of education besides critical thinking?
Good question. Can critical thinking be taught? I wonder sometimes. I remember when my daughter was in elementary school and all fourth graders were required to take strings. I thought this was fine, and she did very well on the violin and viola. But at every concert they would give us a little spiel about how children who played music did better on math tests. Their conclusion was that playing music would make the kids better at math -- which is not necessarily the right conclusion. Instead, it might be that kids who do well at math tend to gravitate towards music. I know that my daughter ended up becoming quite talented musically (she even earned a couple of scholarships), but struggled to pass basic algebra and geometry.
I just have to ask, is it really reasonable to assume that everyone should have great analytical skills? The study says that about one third of the students had the necessary reasoning skills. This sounds about right to me. Most people are not very analytical. This is why professions that require good analytical skills (medicine, engineering, law, etc.) tend to pay good wages.
Anyway, this study would be more interesting if we could compare current results with results from the past, or results in other countries. As it is, it's about as interesting as saying, "One third of students were over five feet tall." Without some sort of context to put that in, we can only speculate on its significance.
I don't know about the fall area, but I sure don't want to be anywhere near its plumbing.
Does that 90 days include the time to ship and stage all the material, as well as the time to construct all the pre-fab units? They might be able to put it all together in 90 days, but I'll wager it will take a lot longer than that to get everything ready.
I know what would have happened at my school after such a ban. EVERY kid would start taking pictures of their meals and posting them.
I wish someone would explain to me why the UK is becoming so totalitarian these days.