I interpreted your statement, with the typo, to have the same meaning. If I destroy competing historical records, I've managed to ensure that all existing historical records are consistent.
Therefore, because everyone that remains agrees, they must be historically accurate.
I did that once...except my car was running at the time. I walked inside to take in the groceries, forgot that it was still idling. I came back out the next morning to go to work, and my car was already warmed up for me (minus quite a bit of gas).
But yeah, while I lived in a seedier area of town at the time, "seedier" doesn't mean much in a rural Midwestern city.
No problem. I have to admit, I just had to jump on the opportunity to bring up a link to the Schmidt Sting Pain Index. It almost makes me want to find a bullet ant, just to see if it's really all that bad.
This led to one of the most painful miscommunications in history when, asked to describe the sting using the Pain Index, the tribesmen unanimously agreed that it was a 1, possibly even a 2.
You are close. You're thinking of the Satere-Mawe of Brazil, and instead of wasps, it's bullet ants (which rank slightly higher on the Schmidt Sting Pain Index).
Bullet Ants via Wiki
When you say "two large guys", are you referring to "two" as a native English speaker would understand it, or "two" as one of the Piraha would understand it?
Two guys is reasonable to take on (perhaps), if I have the larger club. 10-12, on the other hand, is quite the tax collection envoy.
Despite all the legitimate uses for P2P and the associated technologies, there appears to be a rather pervasive view (spin, rather) that all possible uses are nefarious.
As such, this will likely get spun as making the process of copyright infringement more efficient. Will that lead to this being blocked or otherwise pushed back against?
Furthermore, I was interested in the fact that this is a lawsuit. They aren't being charged with neglect, they're being sued. Regardless of the merits of the case, apparently the potential for the destruction of life and the earth as we know it...is a civil matter, not a criminal one.
That's a very cool application. However, I generally don't have hours to spend getting a Rubik's cube solved. I generally assume that people's lives depend on it. My algorithm uses considerably more moves (depending on whether I remember the next step or not), but generally gets a cube solved in less than a minute. Otherwise, that has to be one of the most novel applications I've ever seen of those "build your own robot" systems.
Unfortunately, early attempts to mate lasers with sharks have proven unsuccessful. All the sharks either died or were rendered infertile as a result of the acts.
Attempts to directly fertilize a shark egg with a laser resulted in the immediate destruction of the ovum.
Perhaps someday science will answer this question, but for today, we must still dream.
I've never been there, but based on first-hand accounts: 3 bottles of water (12 oz.), and 1 Snickers bar.
Leaving the casino with something to show for the money you took in? Priceless.
Poor form to reply to my own post, but pronouns are our friends. As much as I would enjoy flinging poo at your enemies, I'd much rather fling it at my own.
You'll have to build your own assault-chopper, as I'm not inclined to share a human waste related weapon.
While I admit that many here would disagree with me, I believe the best answer is: yes, I should be able to build a feces flinging helicopter with which to assault your enemies (presumably this is assault, like shooting water at them).
Please note that I did not indicate that it was the correct answer...only the best one.
Okay, so I stand corrected - Slashdot does work for answering some questions. Namely, those questions which would be suitable for inclusion in "Trivial Pursuit: Nightmare Edition".
"Arts & Entertainment question: Please spell fhqwhgads." I'm assuming the questions are horrible for not just the person answering, but the person asking.
Somehow, I don't know that having a bunch of armchair omniscients looking at their problems would help. I have this sinking feeling that a majority of the students would get confused when, in response to their calculus question (or what have you), the official response from Ask Slashdot is: "In Soviet Russia, calculus takes the limit of you!".
While I agree that its unfortunate that some didn't have the ability to experience the origins of gaming, I also agree with the comments of another poster that responded here - there's no reason to feel sorry for someone just because they don't happen to have the same experiences - they just have different experiences. I grew up on television that was in color, but that doesn't mean that I should be pitied by those that grew up on The Honeymooners and The Andy Griffith Show.
If gaming truly is all about the experience (which I tend to subscribe to), then it is up to the gamer where they direct their interests. My first video game was the original Super Mario Bros (although I could stretch and probably count some BASIC games on a C64 when I was too young to really do much with them).
However, just because I grew up playing fancy games, I've since gone back and played through various classic text adventures and tried my hand at other "old school" gaming areas. It's fun to learn about the origins of games (particularly when one needed an imagination and not just a souped up graphics card), but I wouldn't call it a serious detriment to those who didn't have those opportunities (or desires).
When any game (video or otherwise)
I'm particularly interested in this "otherwise" category. What (non video) games out there will reward me for beating upon someone who isn't remotely a threat?
Monopoly: Mob Edition - when someone lands on your space, you walk over to their side of the table and "collect rent" by any means necessary. Alternately, you may choose not to injure them, in exchange for protection money.
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Therefore, because everyone that remains agrees, they must be historically accurate.
But yeah, while I lived in a seedier area of town at the time, "seedier" doesn't mean much in a rural Midwestern city.
No problem. I have to admit, I just had to jump on the opportunity to bring up a link to the Schmidt Sting Pain Index. It almost makes me want to find a bullet ant, just to see if it's really all that bad.
This led to one of the most painful miscommunications in history when, asked to describe the sting using the Pain Index, the tribesmen unanimously agreed that it was a 1, possibly even a 2.
You are close. You're thinking of the Satere-Mawe of Brazil, and instead of wasps, it's bullet ants (which rank slightly higher on the Schmidt Sting Pain Index).
Bullet Ants via Wiki
When you say "two large guys", are you referring to "two" as a native English speaker would understand it, or "two" as one of the Piraha would understand it?
Two guys is reasonable to take on (perhaps), if I have the larger club. 10-12, on the other hand, is quite the tax collection envoy.
Must we always come back to this? This was already answered once and for all:The Evil Bit.
As such, this will likely get spun as making the process of copyright infringement more efficient. Will that lead to this being blocked or otherwise pushed back against?
I'd make an effort to correct your pronunciation, but I have this sinking feeling that it'd always come back as some variant of "Jorb".
Individuals with more life experience and education more likely to put said knowledge to use...
News at 11!
Furthermore, I was interested in the fact that this is a lawsuit. They aren't being charged with neglect, they're being sued.
Regardless of the merits of the case, apparently the potential for the destruction of life and the earth as we know it...is a civil matter, not a criminal one.
That's a very cool application. However, I generally don't have hours to spend getting a Rubik's cube solved. I generally assume that people's lives depend on it. My algorithm uses considerably more moves (depending on whether I remember the next step or not), but generally gets a cube solved in less than a minute.
Otherwise, that has to be one of the most novel applications I've ever seen of those "build your own robot" systems.
Unfortunately, early attempts to mate lasers with sharks have proven unsuccessful. All the sharks either died or were rendered infertile as a result of the acts.
Attempts to directly fertilize a shark egg with a laser resulted in the immediate destruction of the ovum.
Perhaps someday science will answer this question, but for today, we must still dream.
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I'd think that if they perhaps add some color to those robes they would be more fabulous!
I believe this is the first time I've seen, on Slashdot, a reference to Soviet Russia in a legitimate, educational way.
Shame on you.
I've never been there, but based on first-hand accounts: 3 bottles of water (12 oz.), and 1 Snickers bar.
Leaving the casino with something to show for the money you took in? Priceless.
Poor form to reply to my own post, but pronouns are our friends. As much as I would enjoy flinging poo at your enemies, I'd much rather fling it at my own.
You'll have to build your own assault-chopper, as I'm not inclined to share a human waste related weapon.
While I admit that many here would disagree with me, I believe the best answer is: yes, I should be able to build a feces flinging helicopter with which to assault your enemies (presumably this is assault, like shooting water at them).
Please note that I did not indicate that it was the correct answer...only the best one.
Okay, so I stand corrected - Slashdot does work for answering some questions. Namely, those questions which would be suitable for inclusion in "Trivial Pursuit: Nightmare Edition".
"Arts & Entertainment question: Please spell fhqwhgads." I'm assuming the questions are horrible for not just the person answering, but the person asking.
I've updated my sig accordingly, however.
Somehow, I don't know that having a bunch of armchair omniscients looking at their problems would help. I have this sinking feeling that a majority of the students would get confused when, in response to their calculus question (or what have you), the official response from Ask Slashdot is: "In Soviet Russia, calculus takes the limit of you!".
But, more importantly: Can it fly?
Anybody can bash Microsoft, that's why it's the "Free" space at the center of Slashdot Bingo.
If gaming truly is all about the experience (which I tend to subscribe to), then it is up to the gamer where they direct their interests. My first video game was the original Super Mario Bros (although I could stretch and probably count some BASIC games on a C64 when I was too young to really do much with them).
However, just because I grew up playing fancy games, I've since gone back and played through various classic text adventures and tried my hand at other "old school" gaming areas. It's fun to learn about the origins of games (particularly when one needed an imagination and not just a souped up graphics card), but I wouldn't call it a serious detriment to those who didn't have those opportunities (or desires).
I wholeheartedly agree. That thing was utterly horrendous to drive around.
I'm particularly interested in this "otherwise" category. What (non video) games out there will reward me for beating upon someone who isn't remotely a threat?
Monopoly: Mob Edition - when someone lands on your space, you walk over to their side of the table and "collect rent" by any means necessary. Alternately, you may choose not to injure them, in exchange for protection money.
There, fixed that for you.