And, adults put lots of sex on the internet as well. We should make sure our kids dont have access to that. And I see people wearing skimpy clothes in real life, blindfolds should be mandatory until 21 and so on and so on. If you focus on the negatives all the time, you'll get nowhere fast.
Instead, look at the positive side of things: This allows children, adults, anyone to build their own worlds, and show them off. It encourages creativity, gets kids interested in games that aren't just FPSs, and leads onto more complicated interactions, perhaps programming. For most of todays kids, human computer interactions are going to be extremely important in their adult life. This sounds like a fun, easy way of introducing both creativity, code and community in one package.
For a lot of people, games are still an integral part of PCs. Until Apple gets serious about games, and convinces developers to do likewise, they will not surpass MS. Only by familiarising users with their system during their free time can they hope to get workplace adoption as well.
Alas, as you say, this is not a perfect world, and allowing user links could lead to large scale addition of articles for the purpose of directing users to for-profit-sites. If that sounds a bit tin-foil brigade, I should add that there is a poster on slashdot who submits articles for that purpose alone.
I get where you're coming from though. and I clicked your link:D
On a similar note, (though lesser scale) there are stories of the remnants of the Spanish Armada sailing around the north of Britain and back down through the Irish sea. Many of the ships were wrecked on the coast of both northern Ireland and west england, leading to settlements of Spaniards in both countries.
Surely its only a pyramid scheme if it guarantees a return?
The stock market, or "any other thing that may give money to the lucky" is legal, because it is sustainable due to losses other people make, and are fully aware of.
I remember reading about this in a Neal Stephenson novel (Cryptonomicon) some years ago:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Van_Eck_phreaking
I guess thats what they mean by "radiation", and wikipedia seems to confirm it.
I guess the good thing about wireless controllers is that the console can be hermetically sealed in an inert atmosphere. Only thing left sticking out would be the power cable, and if those magnetic induction power packs recently featured can be added as well...... timeless Wii!
... yet? I have to say, the Baroque Cycle is my favorite Stephenson book, slightly pipping The Diamond Age. Why? Well, as someone pointed out above, a large backstory makes a book truly epic, and Quicksilver et al are based on history, the biggest, and most fantastic (in both meanings of the word) backstory ever.
If ever the BBC wanted to try something other than Pride and Prejudice (for the umpteenth time), The Baroque Cycle would make a great series!
I wonder if there are any health risks associated with this? I often hear storys about people living near power lines being more at risk from leukemia, for example - this may be lower voltage, but if your sat right on top of it....
Why not flood the country with cheap american, european, chinese - whatever - imports. You need to establish a cultural hegemony over Kim's personality cult. His own people - and by extension, his army - should eventually realise the differences between us and them. They need to throw him out for us. If Iraq proved one thing to us, it should be the old adage (I think its one of Mao's, though it may be that it stems from before then):
"Revolution can neither be imported nor exported"
Careful support of one of his more corrupt Generals (if we can find them) could lead to a coup - and whoever is left in charge will be significantly weaker to begin with. Apply pressure on them to conform, and we may see a lessoning of hostilities, and opening of borders. After that, time - and capitalism - will take its toll.
Not a great strategy, perhaps - but it cant be much worse than blocking segway imports...
Saw this on Kotaku a few days ago, and its just as good second time around.
This is the kind of thing that could be used to advertise games - its something that can be understood and enjoyed by anyone, game player or not.
Aside from the speculation about the technical feasability of the plan (which would be, of course, workable were it not that the Gov. is running it), I wonder if this is just a way for GB ("PM in waiting? Erm, we have to elect him first, remember?) to get extra votes.
First, you have the current PM make a huge, unworkable plan for a system that wont solve problems, will go hugely overbudget, and is almost universally derided.
Second, just before the general election, you announce that you wont support it - gaining votes from the left (We love freedom!) the right (We wont spend money!) the greens (plastic cards dont biodegrade!) and the largest volume of voters, Sun readers (We do what Murdock tells us!).
Three, sail into office. Then ressurect the plan a few months later.
Easy.
I wonder if the different percieved quality of US vs UK mags has anything to do with the different subscription methods used?
As I understand it, US mags can be subscribed to with huge discounts, 80% or so, gaining the publisher larger circulation. Compared to UK mags, which give a discount of around 10-20%. If that is the case, theres perhaps little wonder that there are less ads in UK mags, even with the different number of subscribers.
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And, adults put lots of sex on the internet as well. We should make sure our kids dont have access to that. And I see people wearing skimpy clothes in real life, blindfolds should be mandatory until 21 and so on and so on. If you focus on the negatives all the time, you'll get nowhere fast.
Instead, look at the positive side of things: This allows children, adults, anyone to build their own worlds, and show them off. It encourages creativity, gets kids interested in games that aren't just FPSs, and leads onto more complicated interactions, perhaps programming. For most of todays kids, human computer interactions are going to be extremely important in their adult life. This sounds like a fun, easy way of introducing both creativity, code and community in one package.
For a lot of people, games are still an integral part of PCs. Until Apple gets serious about games, and convinces developers to do likewise, they will not surpass MS. Only by familiarising users with their system during their free time can they hope to get workplace adoption as well.
The guy who ran both Alias and Lost into the ground inside three series?
Great....
"you insensitve clod", etc etc
Alas, as you say, this is not a perfect world, and allowing user links could lead to large scale addition of articles for the purpose of directing users to for-profit-sites. If that sounds a bit tin-foil brigade, I should add that there is a poster on slashdot who submits articles for that purpose alone. :D
I get where you're coming from though. and I clicked your link
So, what happens if you left someone in the car? and what happens if you left the car there - do you pay upfront, or when you retrieve it?
Not that I'm in the Mafia, or anything.....
On a similar note, (though lesser scale) there are stories of the remnants of the Spanish Armada sailing around the north of Britain and back down through the Irish sea. Many of the ships were wrecked on the coast of both northern Ireland and west england, leading to settlements of Spaniards in both countries.
Surely its only a pyramid scheme if it guarantees a return?
The stock market, or "any other thing that may give money to the lucky" is legal, because it is sustainable due to losses other people make, and are fully aware of.
The mac commercials would have been great:
1st man: Hi, I'm a Mac!
2nd man: and I'm a PC.
1st man: and we're in a civil partnership!
*Cue immediate censure across US*
Summary: Developed TFA: Developing
I remember reading about this in a Neal Stephenson novel (Cryptonomicon) some years ago: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Van_Eck_phreaking I guess thats what they mean by "radiation", and wikipedia seems to confirm it.
I guess the good thing about wireless controllers is that the console can be hermetically sealed in an inert atmosphere. Only thing left sticking out would be the power cable, and if those magnetic induction power packs recently featured can be added as well...... timeless Wii!
... yet? I have to say, the Baroque Cycle is my favorite Stephenson book, slightly pipping The Diamond Age. Why? Well, as someone pointed out above, a large backstory makes a book truly epic, and Quicksilver et al are based on history, the biggest, and most fantastic (in both meanings of the word) backstory ever.
If ever the BBC wanted to try something other than Pride and Prejudice (for the umpteenth time), The Baroque Cycle would make a great series!
I wonder if there are any health risks associated with this? I often hear storys about people living near power lines being more at risk from leukemia, for example - this may be lower voltage, but if your sat right on top of it....
Why not flood the country with cheap american, european, chinese - whatever - imports. You need to establish a cultural hegemony over Kim's personality cult. His own people - and by extension, his army - should eventually realise the differences between us and them. They need to throw him out for us. If Iraq proved one thing to us, it should be the old adage (I think its one of Mao's, though it may be that it stems from before then): "Revolution can neither be imported nor exported" Careful support of one of his more corrupt Generals (if we can find them) could lead to a coup - and whoever is left in charge will be significantly weaker to begin with. Apply pressure on them to conform, and we may see a lessoning of hostilities, and opening of borders. After that, time - and capitalism - will take its toll. Not a great strategy, perhaps - but it cant be much worse than blocking segway imports...
Saw this on Kotaku a few days ago, and its just as good second time around. This is the kind of thing that could be used to advertise games - its something that can be understood and enjoyed by anyone, game player or not.
Its incase you try to take an explosive best-seller aboard....
Aside from the speculation about the technical feasability of the plan (which would be, of course, workable were it not that the Gov. is running it), I wonder if this is just a way for GB ("PM in waiting? Erm, we have to elect him first, remember?) to get extra votes. First, you have the current PM make a huge, unworkable plan for a system that wont solve problems, will go hugely overbudget, and is almost universally derided. Second, just before the general election, you announce that you wont support it - gaining votes from the left (We love freedom!) the right (We wont spend money!) the greens (plastic cards dont biodegrade!) and the largest volume of voters, Sun readers (We do what Murdock tells us!). Three, sail into office. Then ressurect the plan a few months later. Easy.
Fast work guys. Nice!
I wonder if the different percieved quality of US vs UK mags has anything to do with the different subscription methods used? As I understand it, US mags can be subscribed to with huge discounts, 80% or so, gaining the publisher larger circulation. Compared to UK mags, which give a discount of around 10-20%. If that is the case, theres perhaps little wonder that there are less ads in UK mags, even with the different number of subscribers.