Isn't features another way of saying, I want additional software on my machine from Microsoft. That simply isn't the case. Maybe what I want is a basic framework for the O.S. and then maybe I could be able to pick and choose which features I want. I think a feature selector, if you will, would be a great feature.
If I were Viacom, I'd certainly be upset about Google making money off of my property (which is what's happening in reality), but instead of getting into a legal battle with them, why not work with them? Lets face it, Viacom is part of a dying distribution model. I think part of the frustration stems from the fact that regardless of how you provide your content, it will ultimately be uploaded to YouTube. But if that's the case, why not provide ad-based content through YouTube? Ideally, a situation like this makes everyone happy, and I'm sure Google would be happy to work with you. Eh, just a thought, I'm not economist or anything.
Oh I know that, I was just talking about their other products. However, I don't see why people love to be "early adopters", it's first off a lot of risk, and secondly, a huge waste of time. Go back in a few days and buy the damn thing. I guess people will do just about anything to look trendy.
I swear - I just don't get the hype. I understand that it's a cool new gadget and all, but I never understood these early adopters who need to have it the first day it's released. I remember back at Christmas time, they had a line just to get into the Apple store! Last I checked, Apple does have an online store... er... unless the problem is that you don't have a computer to access it with, but then I'd recommend buying a cheap Linux machine:-).
Actually - not an entirely correct analogy. A better one would be if you rent out an apartment, and they are using it to do drug trafficking - you might not be liable for the trafficking itself, but your property can be seized rather easily if there is a drug bust.
NOT that I agree - nor do I think any legal precendent exists to govern this instance of wifi theft, just playing devils' advocate.
I expect an easy victory for Obama, but I don't think he will get re-elected.
Voter polls, speculation, or endorsements mean nothing at this stage. It's bound to be a lot closer then any of us think. To me, this seems to be the one universal constant in politics.
you're actually missing the point altogether, they are inspired works and not literal fact. It's ridiculous to think that God at one point flooded the entire earth in wrath. They are typically considered to be stories driving a moral or lesson.
Oh believe me, I agree, McCain is no better. Republicans are simply better when they smell blood. I mean, let's be honest, if Bill Clinton were President with Bush's record, he'd be in jail right now. Blame your party for that. I'm not really talking about intelligence - I'm talking about core values, I really hope that isn't something that changes with Obama, although it tends to when someone runs for President.
You'd be wrong there. Roman Catholics have no problem with evolution (for the most part). Catholics accept the old testement as pagan stories used to prove a point. They aren't literal at all. You're thinking Baptist... very different. In fact, back in High School, I was taught evolution in science class and religion in religion class, no overlap, no distinctions, no intelligent design.
I'm so sick of Christians (ie: Baptists) giving the rest of us a bad name. Anyone willing to interpret the Bible especially the old testement literally is a moron. It was never meant to be interpreted that way. In fact, many of the stories relate back to pagan stories, so why not teach those in schools - since they were the original stories?
If Obama changes his opinions on issues, you KNOW the Republicans will be pulling out the old "flip flop" card from the 2004 election. The only thing we really have is our credibility, I want a poltician who's not willing to trade that in for votes. I really thought Obama might be that candidate. Maybe he still will be, who knows? but this really isn't a good sign at all.
What is the deal with guitar tabs? It was always been my understanding that if you're just learning to play it, making no money off of it, then that's fair use. If you're playing it in the a club or coffehouse setting, isn't it the responsibility of the venue to pay for licensing? I really don't get it - is it the fact that the people posting the tabs might be making money off them?
They are in the government, and they are scared of getting their budget cut, so they keep a constant state of fear in motion to grease the wheels of spending and reduction of freedom.
I don't really think it has to do with spending. I think it's just rhetoric so someone could appear as though they are "tough on terrorism".
He seems like someone we as Americans can trust. We, in some degree, knew what he was selling wasn't his own words but those of his administration. One in which he chose to serve until he could get out. Again, the fact that it was blatantly obvious that he wanted nothing to do with that administration anymore added to his credibility. Colin Powell also had very glowing words to say about Obama, and I don't think Obama is above picking a disenfranchised Republican as his running mate. Powell actually seems like a voice of reason because he isn't taking sides, he is far and away the best Republican out there right now, and he has actually taken a look across the aisle and said some positive things about the other side. I think he would be a great choice for Obama in his effort towards showing national unity. As a pretty staunch Republican, he's also a deal breaker for me. Although, I generally listen to both sides of the debate. With an Obama - Powell ticket, I couldn't help but for vote for Obama because he would honestly finally be the voice of change in this country, at least for me.
a) get a group of people who regularly go through the laws and remove the crap.
b) have most of your laws expire after a certain time unless manually renewed - the lifespan is linked to how many legislators required to pass that sort of law.
c) all of the above.
Isn't that essentially the job of the Supreme Court? I like the second idea especially and would propose that the timeframe be 2 years to reflect the newly elected officials. I would also recommend that the laws could not be renewed until a month prior to their dismissal.
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This comment should be modded up, but it won't be (not on slashdot). Everything there seems pretty accurate.
Isn't features another way of saying, I want additional software on my machine from Microsoft. That simply isn't the case. Maybe what I want is a basic framework for the O.S. and then maybe I could be able to pick and choose which features I want. I think a feature selector, if you will, would be a great feature.
If I were Viacom, I'd certainly be upset about Google making money off of my property (which is what's happening in reality), but instead of getting into a legal battle with them, why not work with them? Lets face it, Viacom is part of a dying distribution model. I think part of the frustration stems from the fact that regardless of how you provide your content, it will ultimately be uploaded to YouTube. But if that's the case, why not provide ad-based content through YouTube? Ideally, a situation like this makes everyone happy, and I'm sure Google would be happy to work with you. Eh, just a thought, I'm not economist or anything.
It might be difficult to terminate a C program, but declaring variables has been a breeze without having to worry about explicit ranges.
Manifest Destiny 2.0?? Nah, I doubt it, if there's nobody we can enslave there or resources we could plunder it simply isn't worth it.
I also find it interesting that Romans had no expression for the number zero.
Oh I know that, I was just talking about their other products. However, I don't see why people love to be "early adopters", it's first off a lot of risk, and secondly, a huge waste of time. Go back in a few days and buy the damn thing. I guess people will do just about anything to look trendy.
I swear - I just don't get the hype. I understand that it's a cool new gadget and all, but I never understood these early adopters who need to have it the first day it's released. I remember back at Christmas time, they had a line just to get into the Apple store! Last I checked, Apple does have an online store... er... unless the problem is that you don't have a computer to access it with, but then I'd recommend buying a cheap Linux machine :-).
Now thats would I call COMCASTIC!
Actually - not an entirely correct analogy. A better one would be if you rent out an apartment, and they are using it to do drug trafficking - you might not be liable for the trafficking itself, but your property can be seized rather easily if there is a drug bust.
NOT that I agree - nor do I think any legal precendent exists to govern this instance of wifi theft, just playing devils' advocate.
I expect an easy victory for Obama, but I don't think he will get re-elected.
Voter polls, speculation, or endorsements mean nothing at this stage. It's bound to be a lot closer then any of us think. To me, this seems to be the one universal constant in politics.
Free Games As a Solution To Game Piracy
It is really tough to pirate a free game... I've tried it a few times, I just don't feel as badass when I do it.
you're actually missing the point altogether, they are inspired works and not literal fact. It's ridiculous to think that God at one point flooded the entire earth in wrath. They are typically considered to be stories driving a moral or lesson.
Oh believe me, I agree, McCain is no better. Republicans are simply better when they smell blood. I mean, let's be honest, if Bill Clinton were President with Bush's record, he'd be in jail right now. Blame your party for that. I'm not really talking about intelligence - I'm talking about core values, I really hope that isn't something that changes with Obama, although it tends to when someone runs for President.
You'd be wrong there. Roman Catholics have no problem with evolution (for the most part). Catholics accept the old testement as pagan stories used to prove a point. They aren't literal at all. You're thinking Baptist... very different. In fact, back in High School, I was taught evolution in science class and religion in religion class, no overlap, no distinctions, no intelligent design.
I'm so sick of Christians (ie: Baptists) giving the rest of us a bad name. Anyone willing to interpret the Bible especially the old testement literally is a moron. It was never meant to be interpreted that way. In fact, many of the stories relate back to pagan stories, so why not teach those in schools - since they were the original stories?
If Obama changes his opinions on issues, you KNOW the Republicans will be pulling out the old "flip flop" card from the 2004 election. The only thing we really have is our credibility, I want a poltician who's not willing to trade that in for votes. I really thought Obama might be that candidate. Maybe he still will be, who knows? but this really isn't a good sign at all.
Please don't vote if you don't realize McCain is a senator is this has to do with House rules.
Great point and I'd mod you up if I had pounts. Although - I sometimes find myself wishing Senators would keep their mouths shut too.
What is the deal with guitar tabs? It was always been my understanding that if you're just learning to play it, making no money off of it, then that's fair use. If you're playing it in the a club or coffehouse setting, isn't it the responsibility of the venue to pay for licensing? I really don't get it - is it the fact that the people posting the tabs might be making money off them?
They are in the government, and they are scared of getting their budget cut, so they keep a constant state of fear in motion to grease the wheels of spending and reduction of freedom.
I don't really think it has to do with spending. I think it's just rhetoric so someone could appear as though they are "tough on terrorism".
Even if they did - would it be any different then blasting propoganda through speakers?
Sounds like headphones without the headphones... !scary.
I wonder if Wonderland runs JAVA. I'd be by the time they got the thing Virtual World started it was time to go.
He seems like someone we as Americans can trust. We, in some degree, knew what he was selling wasn't his own words but those of his administration. One in which he chose to serve until he could get out. Again, the fact that it was blatantly obvious that he wanted nothing to do with that administration anymore added to his credibility. Colin Powell also had very glowing words to say about Obama, and I don't think Obama is above picking a disenfranchised Republican as his running mate. Powell actually seems like a voice of reason because he isn't taking sides, he is far and away the best Republican out there right now, and he has actually taken a look across the aisle and said some positive things about the other side. I think he would be a great choice for Obama in his effort towards showing national unity. As a pretty staunch Republican, he's also a deal breaker for me. Although, I generally listen to both sides of the debate. With an Obama - Powell ticket, I couldn't help but for vote for Obama because he would honestly finally be the voice of change in this country, at least for me.
a) get a group of people who regularly go through the laws and remove the crap. b) have most of your laws expire after a certain time unless manually renewed - the lifespan is linked to how many legislators required to pass that sort of law. c) all of the above.
Isn't that essentially the job of the Supreme Court? I like the second idea especially and would propose that the timeframe be 2 years to reflect the newly elected officials. I would also recommend that the laws could not be renewed until a month prior to their dismissal.