I can't speak for EVE since I am a Mac user and never played the game however the idea, game play and such seem an awfully like Vendetta Online who natively support Windows, Linux (64Bit too), and Mac and looks great. Not to mention a great backstory.
It is also quite cheap compared to other online games. Can anyone vouch for EVE being any better than Vendetta? Although I quit playing VO it was one of the few MMOs that still support PPC.
Start somewhere like helping people understand the redundancy of Automobiles? Every day (while on a light rail train that travels from city center to rural and sub-urban areas) I watch a chain of thousands of cars that will take close to an hour to travel the distance I'll cover in 15 minutes. Most of these people are alone in their vehicles.
I understand that there is certainly freedom in having personal vehicles however cars and trucks are REALLY inefficient and a waste of money, materials and energy. Can you imagine the mass transportation systems we would have if only a small percentage invested and borrowed money in order to have that system?
I like the idea of a replacement to the automobile for certain uses, but do we all really need to have one?
You have a good point, we do need to do more than just invent new technologies however at the same time it the need is still there and the cost to repair and maintain current systems use massive amounts of energy anyways so it is better now to implement technologies that save than to find ourselves with completely redundant technologies in the future when we have fewer resources and less energy to spare.
Okay, but that still doesn't complete the equation, how are we going to build and maintain these plants in the future if we have a major energy problem already? Not to mention all those who will be against the technology because of the dangers.
Also, you have to produce aircraft that can use this technology, and the infastructure to maintain it(airports being fitting with tanks and delivery systems, lots of educated people to do all this)
Well, you have a point but there are a few things I'd like to point out that's wrong with that statement.
First off, if you watch the video he's explaining what is needed and that the approach the problem of smaller generators is that companies would make a turbine smaller which, is foolish because of the costs and repair to these very small parts, so, his idea was this and thus he built a prototype.
His demonstration shows him powering LEDs and a clock on only one of these devices. If we read the article under the video we find the information your looking for:
Frayne's device, which he calls a Windbelt, is a taut membrane fitted with a pair of magnets that oscillate between metal coils. Prototypes have generated 40 milliwatts in 10-mph slivers of wind, making his device 10 to 30 times as efficient as the best microturbines. Frayne envisions the Windbelt costing a few dollars and replacing kerosene lamps in Haitian homes.
He also says in the video this invention isn't about just changing 3rd world areas but can ultimately help everyone. His way to get his idea known is to submit it to this project contest, wouldn't you be doing the same?
No, I'm not telling you they should be responsible my comment was in regards to the parent because I believe it isn't those who can afford the $600 phone who would complain.
I absolutely agree, it isn't wrong. However in a lot of cases it is the people who cannot afford these items who do end up purchasing them. I use to place a lot of calls for clients to T-Mobile and AT&T who would purchase expensive phones (Sidekicks comes to mind), sign a contract and would be in poor financial shape a few months down the line because they paid $300 for the phone, then $80 data/phone plan with a credit card.
My point is that a lot of customers are lower-middle class who are spend happy on credit they can't support. This is a major problem is North America, and companies can't help but to take advantage of that.
Actually this is different. If we look at NASA's site:
09.21.07 - Odyssey Finds Possible Cave Skylights on Mars
NASA's Mars Odyssey spacecraft has discovered entrances to seven possible caves on the slopes of a Martian volcano.
Sure, both reports mention a volcano's but there's no way NASA would report the same thing twice, right?
Okay, how about this: Should a gardening supply store be held responsible for supplying soil to someone who grows their own pot? Is this not a similar situation? Yes, Second Life developers are in the United States however the 'soil' they've given to people doesn't have borders.
What irks me is that someone can make more money online making 'cyber dildos' than plumbing.
Second life reminds me of the computer game all the students had to play at Battle School. The data and traits collected from that world must give out huge marketing and personality habits.
So when the title says,"Paris Hilton rides tractor doggy style!" and we get some video about a dog that can fetch mixed in with episodes of the Simpsons it will automatically pull the video?
This is not an insightful comment (sorry to the author) because the parent explains that he cannot afford Apple hardware. He likes OSX but cant use it without the hardware, that's his point. So yes, there is a lack of choices: MacPro if you have a huge budget to start--that's it. A PC with similar or better spec is much cheaper to start and cheaper to upgrade for performance.
Apple systems support great performance but the cost is more than the majority can afford.
You're a smoker aren't you? I mean gradually your lungs are covered in tar, but right now everything is okay so why worry? Tomorrow will be similar. You might have a cough but you won't have cancer until the follow day. Even then you'll have until your body shuts down. Why worry right? Tomorrow isn't today.
Okay maybe that is just flaming but your logic is odd. Tomorrow MAY not have the technologies needed to clean up our mess especially if we keep adding to it. Not to mention by installing these technologies sooner than later means you have a way to add to the grid so that can support the massive usage of energy so you don't have a repeat of 2003 when 50 million users lost power.
However knowing about a technology before it is used is also beneficial in saving use time, money, resources, lives etc but if that is what you were getting at your did a terrible job at it. The don't fix it until it's broke mentality is foolish.
Why does that reply from the Apple spokesperson remind me of Microsoft in most of it's antitrust cases?
I am a Mac user. I find the Mac culture is often blind to how Apple isn't really different from Microsoft. Like most corporations, you want complete market presence and world domination. Unfortunately this means that smaller EU companies don't have much power unless laws exist to keep the big guys from doing as they please
Unfortunately the Airline industry is one that hasn't any new technologies that can replace the Jet engine in the event of a fuel crisis. As a student pilot I've watched fuel prices go up and up, but not down (like they do so often with cars). Jet-A isn't in a good situation either. I work for a major airline now as Ground staff--I'm concerned for my co-workers and fellow pilots for the coming years. Investing $50,000.00 to be a commerical pilot now may be a huge mistake regardless of the rebounding airline industry. For people to expect to travel cheap in the next 5 years may find it impossible. To see Boeing looking into alternatives is a sign that at least they're concerned.
It's a temporary fix to an expensive problem. Something companies and people do all the time to make/save a few bucks. Yes, it will resist the strains but of course nature is tricky and likes to evolve. Bacteria can learn/evolve too, often very quickly because they, like us, and the bacterial inside of us has a purpose to survive and multipy. At least thats a description in laymen terms.
To quote the article, "At this point, its impulses of light they're seeing (as opposed to images), but the aim of the research is to get more information out of the chip."
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I can't speak for EVE since I am a Mac user and never played the game however the idea, game play and such seem an awfully like Vendetta Online who natively support Windows, Linux (64Bit too), and Mac and looks great. Not to mention a great backstory.
It is also quite cheap compared to other online games. Can anyone vouch for EVE being any better than Vendetta? Although I quit playing VO it was one of the few MMOs that still support PPC.
Cheers,
[J]
Start somewhere like helping people understand the redundancy of Automobiles? Every day (while on a light rail train that travels from city center to rural and sub-urban areas) I watch a chain of thousands of cars that will take close to an hour to travel the distance I'll cover in 15 minutes. Most of these people are alone in their vehicles.
I understand that there is certainly freedom in having personal vehicles however cars and trucks are REALLY inefficient and a waste of money, materials and energy. Can you imagine the mass transportation systems we would have if only a small percentage invested and borrowed money in order to have that system?
I like the idea of a replacement to the automobile for certain uses, but do we all really need to have one?
[J]
What Terrorist!?
[J]
You have a good point, we do need to do more than just invent new technologies however at the same time it the need is still there and the cost to repair and maintain current systems use massive amounts of energy anyways so it is better now to implement technologies that save than to find ourselves with completely redundant technologies in the future when we have fewer resources and less energy to spare.
[J]
Okay, but that still doesn't complete the equation, how are we going to build and maintain these plants in the future if we have a major energy problem already? Not to mention all those who will be against the technology because of the dangers.
Also, you have to produce aircraft that can use this technology, and the infastructure to maintain it(airports being fitting with tanks and delivery systems, lots of educated people to do all this)
Hydrogen is the biggest pipe-dream.
[J]
Well, you have a point but there are a few things I'd like to point out that's wrong with that statement.
First off, if you watch the video he's explaining what is needed and that the approach the problem of smaller generators is that companies would make a turbine smaller which, is foolish because of the costs and repair to these very small parts, so, his idea was this and thus he built a prototype.
His demonstration shows him powering LEDs and a clock on only one of these devices. If we read the article under the video we find the information your looking for:
Frayne's device, which he calls a Windbelt, is a taut membrane fitted with a pair of magnets that oscillate between metal coils. Prototypes have generated 40 milliwatts in 10-mph slivers of wind, making his device 10 to 30 times as efficient as the best microturbines. Frayne envisions the Windbelt costing a few dollars and replacing kerosene lamps in Haitian homes.
He also says in the video this invention isn't about just changing 3rd world areas but can ultimately help everyone. His way to get his idea known is to submit it to this project contest, wouldn't you be doing the same?
[J]
No, I'm not telling you they should be responsible my comment was in regards to the parent because I believe it isn't those who can afford the $600 phone who would complain.
Thanks for reading.
[J]
I absolutely agree, it isn't wrong. However in a lot of cases it is the people who cannot afford these items who do end up purchasing them. I use to place a lot of calls for clients to T-Mobile and AT&T who would purchase expensive phones (Sidekicks comes to mind), sign a contract and would be in poor financial shape a few months down the line because they paid $300 for the phone, then $80 data/phone plan with a credit card.
My point is that a lot of customers are lower-middle class who are spend happy on credit they can't support. This is a major problem is North America, and companies can't help but to take advantage of that.
[J]
Actually this is different. If we look at NASA's site:
09.21.07 - Odyssey Finds Possible Cave Skylights on Mars NASA's Mars Odyssey spacecraft has discovered entrances to seven possible caves on the slopes of a Martian volcano.
Sure, both reports mention a volcano's but there's no way NASA would report the same thing twice, right?
[J]
"Take that biiaaaache" says Frank.
[J]
Okay, how about this: Should a gardening supply store be held responsible for supplying soil to someone who grows their own pot? Is this not a similar situation? Yes, Second Life developers are in the United States however the 'soil' they've given to people doesn't have borders.
What irks me is that someone can make more money online making 'cyber dildos' than plumbing.
[J]
I have the monitor that shows a control stick of an aircraft and when there are G's or damage taken it shakes and I feel it. Nothing new.
Okay. Enough is enough already, there a failure list at every launch for Apple that say the same things and list the same gadgets. Terrible article.
[J]
Finally! Now there is a chance for the Sword fight that was missing from the movie: Pirates of Silicon Valley
Second life reminds me of the computer game all the students had to play at Battle School. The data and traits collected from that world must give out huge marketing and personality habits.
So when the title says,"Paris Hilton rides tractor doggy style!" and we get some video about a dog that can fetch mixed in with episodes of the Simpsons it will automatically pull the video?
Oh the wonders of technology...
[J]
This is not an insightful comment (sorry to the author) because the parent explains that he cannot afford Apple hardware. He likes OSX but cant use it without the hardware, that's his point. So yes, there is a lack of choices: MacPro if you have a huge budget to start--that's it. A PC with similar or better spec is much cheaper to start and cheaper to upgrade for performance.
Apple systems support great performance but the cost is more than the majority can afford.
[J]
You're a smoker aren't you? I mean gradually your lungs are covered in tar, but right now everything is okay so why worry? Tomorrow will be similar. You might have a cough but you won't have cancer until the follow day. Even then you'll have until your body shuts down. Why worry right? Tomorrow isn't today.
Okay maybe that is just flaming but your logic is odd. Tomorrow MAY not have the technologies needed to clean up our mess especially if we keep adding to it. Not to mention by installing these technologies sooner than later means you have a way to add to the grid so that can support the massive usage of energy so you don't have a repeat of 2003 when 50 million users lost power.
However knowing about a technology before it is used is also beneficial in saving use time, money, resources, lives etc but if that is what you were getting at your did a terrible job at it. The don't fix it until it's broke mentality is foolish.
[J]
Why does that reply from the Apple spokesperson remind me of Microsoft in most of it's antitrust cases?
I am a Mac user. I find the Mac culture is often blind to how Apple isn't really different from Microsoft. Like most corporations, you want complete market presence and world domination. Unfortunately this means that smaller EU companies don't have much power unless laws exist to keep the big guys from doing as they please
[J]
Unfortunately the Airline industry is one that hasn't any new technologies that can replace the Jet engine in the event of a fuel crisis. As a student pilot I've watched fuel prices go up and up, but not down (like they do so often with cars). Jet-A isn't in a good situation either. I work for a major airline now as Ground staff--I'm concerned for my co-workers and fellow pilots for the coming years. Investing $50,000.00 to be a commerical pilot now may be a huge mistake regardless of the rebounding airline industry. For people to expect to travel cheap in the next 5 years may find it impossible. To see Boeing looking into alternatives is a sign that at least they're concerned.
[J]
It's a temporary fix to an expensive problem. Something companies and people do all the time to make/save a few bucks. Yes, it will resist the strains but of course nature is tricky and likes to evolve. Bacteria can learn/evolve too, often very quickly because they, like us, and the bacterial inside of us has a purpose to survive and multipy. At least thats a description in laymen terms.
[J]
In Ditches and bongs all over Nova Scotia we have the Northern Spring Peeper. It isn't much more than 1/2 if that. [J]
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[J]
To quote the article, "At this point, its impulses of light they're seeing (as opposed to images), but the aim of the research is to get more information out of the chip."
That's gotta be trippy.
[J]