Part of this article drives me nuts, and I see the same crap in/. comments all the time:
2. The data is often 'NSFW' (Not Safe For Work).
Why did he use the acronym if he defines it directly after use. The only reason he should do this is if he used 'NSFW' elsewhere in the article, which he does not. The writer should decide whether he feels this acronym is recognizable enough to use without a definition. If it is then use it, otherwise don't!
Some companies hold these certifications on a very high pedestal. I once applied for a job as a computer tech, or whatever you want to call it... fixing PCs for people basically. I have a Bachelor's in IT from a good school. Because I did not have A+ certification they refused to interview me. I could understand if they didn't think I had enough experience, but to specifically require A+, over even a 4 year degree is silly. I bet there are plenty more companies out there like this.
There are no longer any physical Blockbuster stores near me. I still pay for the free in store rentals even though I have no use for them. This is why I use intelliflix for online rentals. They are cheap, and I have had no problems with them yet. The shipping probably could be a little faster, but for the price it's definitely worth it.
Exactly. This isn't even slashdot related in my opinion. Everyone carries a drivers license. What would the difference be if you carried a national ID card instead or along with it. It just makes sense and there is nothing wrong with this. Some people take privacy paranoia to the extreme.
the EPA mandates MTBE (a known carcinogen, by the way) be in summer fuel
That's BS, they do not. MTBE is not even allowed to be used, sold, or imported into NY state. I am pretty sure Connecticut is the same way, not sure of any others. http://www.pcnr.com/News/2000/0531/Front_Page/may3 1Front_Page5670.html If you live in a state which still allows MTBE maybe you should contact your legislators and push them to stop!
From http://www.epa.gov/mtbe/gas.htm: The Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990 (CAA) require the use of oxygenated gasoline in areas with unhealthy levels of air pollution. The CAA does not specifically require MTBE. Refiners may choose to use other oxygenates, such as ethanol.
I for one would support this, if it meant not having to pay a monthly fee to play that $50 game I just bought online. I've got enough bills, I don't need one for playing a game too.
Personally I found a lot of help on IRC a couple of years ago when I was setting up Linux as a dual boot option. You just have to know how to not be a douchebag and people will usually help you.
I talk on my phone, without a hands free kit every day. Hands free kits are a pain in the ass. Usually I just keep my eyes peeled for cops and if I see one I drop the phone. Once I got a ticket, but I showed the DA that I bought a hands free kit and he dropped the charge for me. Also in NY it's -phone to ear- that actually gets you the ticket. So apparently holding a CB radio in front of your face while driving a sixteen wheeler, or browsing the web on your phone is perfectly fine. It's all bullshit.
I agree, and buy a scanner for $100 dollars (or less even), not $500
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You should contact your local landfill and see if they offer an free recycling dates for electronics. I found myself in a similar situation as yours previously and then I found a program at the landfill.
Electronics are accepted for recycling three days a month from 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. The collection is held at the Hazardous Waste Facility
located at the Broome County Landfill. There is no fee for residential users. Visit www.gobroomecounty.com or call (607) 778-2250 for
collection dates.
Materials Accepted: Monitors, printers, CPU's, televisions, VCR's, stereos, laptops, keyboards, two-way radios and fax machines - From my local landfill website http://www.gobroomecounty.com/dpw/DPWLandfill.php
Enough with the whining about not being able to skip commercials. Can you skip commercials when you watch television? It's just a nice legal way to watch a show you missed. Of course they are going to try and make money on it!
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Thank you for that link, I was just about to post a request for such information. I don't know if I've seen any of the remastered versions.
Must be because of that fancy keyboard he uses that's supposed to be more efficient.
That stupid thing that installs itself when you upgrade/install Acrobat? Besides this exists: http://toolbar.google.com/
Part of this article drives me nuts, and I see the same crap in /. comments all the time:
2. The data is often 'NSFW' (Not Safe For Work).
Why did he use the acronym if he defines it directly after use. The only reason he should do this is if he used 'NSFW' elsewhere in the article, which he does not. The writer should decide whether he feels this acronym is recognizable enough to use without a definition. If it is then use it, otherwise don't!
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2. The data is often not safe for work.
Some companies hold these certifications on a very high pedestal. I once applied for a job as a computer tech, or whatever you want to call it... fixing PCs for people basically. I have a Bachelor's in IT from a good school. Because I did not have A+ certification they refused to interview me. I could understand if they didn't think I had enough experience, but to specifically require A+, over even a 4 year degree is silly. I bet there are plenty more companies out there like this.
There are no longer any physical Blockbuster stores near me. I still pay for the free in store rentals even though I have no use for them. This is why I use intelliflix for online rentals. They are cheap, and I have had no problems with them yet. The shipping probably could be a little faster, but for the price it's definitely worth it.
Strange, all the ones I download are completely free... hang on I think I hear somebody knocking on my door...
Exactly. This isn't even slashdot related in my opinion. Everyone carries a drivers license. What would the difference be if you carried a national ID card instead or along with it. It just makes sense and there is nothing wrong with this. Some people take privacy paranoia to the extreme.
the EPA mandates MTBE (a known carcinogen, by the way) be in summer fuel
3 1Front_Page5670.html If you live in a state which still allows MTBE maybe you should contact your legislators and push them to stop!
That's BS, they do not. MTBE is not even allowed to be used, sold, or imported into NY state. I am pretty sure Connecticut is the same way, not sure of any others. http://www.pcnr.com/News/2000/0531/Front_Page/may
From http://www.epa.gov/mtbe/gas.htm:
The Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990 (CAA) require the use of oxygenated gasoline in areas with unhealthy levels of air pollution. The CAA does not specifically require MTBE. Refiners may choose to use other oxygenates, such as ethanol.
Live.com works fine in firefox. I think the submitter should try it out before they make claims.
If you have slow club speed, you want a more flexible shaft. Firm shafts are for golfers with high club speeds. You have it backwards.
and [its] reproductive organs in its mouth?.... a good way to break one's neck?
Power Pad
I for one would support this, if it meant not having to pay a monthly fee to play that $50 game I just bought online. I've got enough bills, I don't need one for playing a game too.
Personally I found a lot of help on IRC a couple of years ago when I was setting up Linux as a dual boot option. You just have to know how to not be a douchebag and people will usually help you.
Women love pogo.com
I talk on my phone, without a hands free kit every day. Hands free kits are a pain in the ass. Usually I just keep my eyes peeled for cops and if I see one I drop the phone. Once I got a ticket, but I showed the DA that I bought a hands free kit and he dropped the charge for me. Also in NY it's -phone to ear- that actually gets you the ticket. So apparently holding a CB radio in front of your face while driving a sixteen wheeler, or browsing the web on your phone is perfectly fine. It's all bullshit.
eBay is one of the best, most useful websites on the Internet, and the addition of PayPal to their family has made it even better.
Fuck eBay... fuck PayPal... fuck gOogle
Fuck You!
I wasn't mocking the statement itself, I was mocking the misspelling of the word "powder".
Ah, I remember when they were using gun power to run trains and generate electricity, now they are using gun power to make bombs!
I agree, and buy a scanner for $100 dollars (or less even), not $500
You should contact your local landfill and see if they offer an free recycling dates for electronics. I found myself in a similar situation as yours previously and then I found a program at the landfill.
Electronics are accepted for recycling three days a month from 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. The collection is held at the Hazardous Waste Facility located at the Broome County Landfill. There is no fee for residential users. Visit www.gobroomecounty.com or call (607) 778-2250 for collection dates. Materials Accepted: Monitors, printers, CPU's, televisions, VCR's, stereos, laptops, keyboards, two-way radios and fax machines - From my local landfill website http://www.gobroomecounty.com/dpw/DPWLandfill.php
Enough with the whining about not being able to skip commercials. Can you skip commercials when you watch television? It's just a nice legal way to watch a show you missed. Of course they are going to try and make money on it!
Boy Scouts of America is the only context I've ever heard the acronym BSA used before. I was thinking the same thing.
Haha, well at least I'm locked in a for a year, so if the service is as bad as they say I won't be able to cancel! great