Only Sony and probably MGM (part owned by Sony) will definitely not produce HD DVDs. Disney have hinted that they wouldn't rule out making HD DVD editions of their movies (although they haven't committed to them).
I thought this applied across Europe as part of the 1991 Computer Software Directive. The same legislation that allows you to resell licenses in Europe. Its been a few years since I looked into it so I could be mistaken, anyone know for sure?
"Imagine some terror organization such as Al Qaeda creating a fearless, seven-foot, feel-no-pain specimen...."
Unfortunately Al Qaeda didn't need this kind of technology in order to "program" their followers, they did a horribly effective job using traditional methods.
I absolutely agree. Back when I was at college one very poor lecturer insisted on using an overhead projector for everything and would just read out what was on the screen. She gave no handouts so you had to quickly copy everything down hence it was very hard to learn anything - there was zero interaction with the class.
Powerpoint (and similar non-MS software) just gets to the same result more efficiently!
Any presentation has to be able to hold people's attention, it is the difference between talking with people and just talking at them - the best speakers all find small ways to interact with their audience but this becomes more difficult if you rely entirely on slides (of any kind).
My first DVD player refused to play The Matrix properly when it was released (quite common at the time). IIRC this was due to an interactive feature (follow the White Rabbit?) not being compatible with the firmware version of the player, looks like a similar story here.
Also Peter Davison shot a Cyberman which got complaints to the BBC from Who fans at the time because the Doctor "wasn't supposed to do that kind of thing".
"Pancreatic cancer has a 97% mortality rate for patients within five years of diagnosis (source). Therefore it is appropriate by your reasoning to remove the pancreas at birth."
No, a more appropriate comparison would be the Appendix.
Thats a good idea if they all start on Monday morning but HR seems to avoid logical decisions like this. So you could feasibly have someone sat at a desk for up to 4 days without any training.
We sit them on a chair and spin it fast for about 30 seconds... no wait that's dis-orientation.
Seriously we have a one sheet document with all the basics like logging in, email, internet and so on. We go through this with them at their PC to make sure they understand. They receive one-to-one training for any specialist software and we are always happy to talk them through the basics of Office.
My 2 cents for what it is worth is not to over-complicate things, keep it short, give them some basic quick reference material and to train at their desk if feasible to help them get familiar with their surroundings (this may not be possible with complex training but should be fine for the basics).
Although it should be their manager/supervisor's job make sure they are introduced to colleagues in their department doing a similar job as they are usually happy to help a new starter if they get a little lost. This will also take some support pressure off you.
There is also all the legal stuff they have to read and sign - terms of use, non-disclosure, conflicts of interest, etc, but HR usually handle that.
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...calm down people, the article said VISA not VISTA.
Another reason why they really needed the coal.
...does that mean I'll be banned?
...Sure some will slowly decompose and release carbon, but ultimately buried trees - isn't that what coal is?
Of course in tens of thousands (millions?) of years our ancestors may start burning it again but by then that's not our problem!
Maybe coal deposits were a carbon capture attempt by the dinosaurs to try and avoid becoming extinct through global warming!
Only Sony and probably MGM (part owned by Sony) will definitely not produce HD DVDs. Disney have hinted that they wouldn't rule out making HD DVD editions of their movies (although they haven't committed to them).
Link: http://tinyurl.com/3y4oln
Disney is a business and it will go with whatever format makes it the most money.
...email home.
I thought this applied across Europe as part of the 1991 Computer Software Directive. The same legislation that allows you to resell licenses in Europe. Its been a few years since I looked into it so I could be mistaken, anyone know for sure?
"Imagine some terror organization such as Al Qaeda creating a fearless, seven-foot, feel-no-pain specimen...."
Unfortunately Al Qaeda didn't need this kind of technology in order to "program" their followers, they did a horribly effective job using traditional methods.
I absolutely agree. Back when I was at college one very poor lecturer insisted on using an overhead projector for everything and would just read out what was on the screen. She gave no handouts so you had to quickly copy everything down hence it was very hard to learn anything - there was zero interaction with the class.
Powerpoint (and similar non-MS software) just gets to the same result more efficiently!
Any presentation has to be able to hold people's attention, it is the difference between talking with people and just talking at them - the best speakers all find small ways to interact with their audience but this becomes more difficult if you rely entirely on slides (of any kind).
4. ???
5. Profit
My first DVD player refused to play The Matrix properly when it was released (quite common at the time). IIRC this was due to an interactive feature (follow the White Rabbit?) not being compatible with the firmware version of the player, looks like a similar story here.
So you can pay more for the service that you should have had in the first place? What a bargain.
But to be fair a step in the right direction.
Also Peter Davison shot a Cyberman which got complaints to the BBC from Who fans at the time because the Doctor "wasn't supposed to do that kind of thing".
"Oh, problem, Mars isn't crisscrossed with ocean shipping lines, highways, and airports."
But what about the canals?
In our alternate reality the British built Skynet was too polite to destroy the world.
I think that the Ads "add" to the experience, but then I hardly ever watch TV so I am not tired of them.
In related news, don't let Dr Zoidberg near your caviar either!
I'll catch the review when it comes out on DVD.
"Pancreatic cancer has a 97% mortality rate for patients within five years of diagnosis (source). Therefore it is appropriate by your reasoning to remove the pancreas at birth."
No, a more appropriate comparison would be the Appendix.
BTW I'm a complete dick!
"...and its not like they're going to send volunteers to Minnesota in the winter to take a defensive driving course"
If they did, would they just want to be taught how to drive on ice but not how to park?
Thats a good idea if they all start on Monday morning but HR seems to avoid logical decisions like this. So you could feasibly have someone sat at a desk for up to 4 days without any training.
We sit them on a chair and spin it fast for about 30 seconds... no wait that's dis-orientation.
Seriously we have a one sheet document with all the basics like logging in, email, internet and so on. We go through this with them at their PC to make sure they understand. They receive one-to-one training for any specialist software and we are always happy to talk them through the basics of Office.
My 2 cents for what it is worth is not to over-complicate things, keep it short, give them some basic quick reference material and to train at their desk if feasible to help them get familiar with their surroundings (this may not be possible with complex training but should be fine for the basics).
Although it should be their manager/supervisor's job make sure they are introduced to colleagues in their department doing a similar job as they are usually happy to help a new starter if they get a little lost. This will also take some support pressure off you.
There is also all the legal stuff they have to read and sign - terms of use, non-disclosure, conflicts of interest, etc, but HR usually handle that.
"we live in a fiat economy"
Is the smallest unit of currency a Fiat Uno?
Ahh, but investing in virtual property and selling it for a profit...
If someone is willing to pay for it then it is a commodity, regardless of if it is virtual or physical - just think of sales of IP.
Have your PC encased in a block of amber so your descendants can marvel at how primitive our coding was.