This is cool. It's also similar to how I divide now. When I see a written division problem, I divide left to right instead of right to left. I just keep track of my "carry" much like you do in multiplication.
I'm sure it will be posted later, but the cube root version might be interesting to see as well.
Why not *ONLY* include the HDMI cable? And sell the PS3 right next to the Sony HD TV's? Instead of giving the upsell to the cable, you can sell the "cheap" cables to those that want to "downgrade" their PS3 or you can upsell to the TV. Much higher profit potential.
I agree that voting records should not be public. I had the "honor" of my first gubanatorial vote being in Louisiana. My choices were Edwin Edwards (convicted crook) and David Duke (grand-poo-bah of the KKK). None of the above was not on the ballot. I'm sure a lot of people don't want anyone to know who they voted for in that election.
(BTW, if you aren't up on your Louisiana political history, the crook won.)
As someone else pointed out, Radio Shack is perhaps best known today as a tier two cellphone store but that market is saturated and highly competitive with corrosponding declines in profit margins. The halcyon days of cell phone companies as high margin revenue generators is over for now it's all about volume. Cell phone sales will not save the company and they cannot compete with Walmart, BestBuy, Comp USA and Fry's etc. Least wise not directly but they turned their back on the "do it your self" crowd and that was their market at one time.
Compete? I haven't seen different deals from anywhere. If you go to BestBuy for a phone, you get the same offer that you can get from a mall kiosk. In fact, the mall kiosk might be the better of the two because they'll throw in a free "something" (miscellaneous crap that you apply to your phone to make it look "cool"). Your best bet is buying the phone from like e-Bay or something (just watch out for scammers).
I think I agree with you. 4yr degree in CS from an Engineering School. 12yrs in the business application realm. Looking for something new and different, so I started the ACC Video Game Development program (they are on the list of schools on the referenced web site). By far a cheaper option than most (~$450 per class), I think that having a background in programming puts me much further ahead of anyone else in the program in terms of sheer capabilities. The real benefit of the program is networking with the instructors who are all currently or previously in the industry. If you already have the fundamental skills, learning how to apply them to gaming is good. If you spend most of your time learning the basic skills, you miss the key application to the industry.
I was surprised that Apple was so low because I always viewed Apple as catering to the artsy-fartsy / neo-hippie crowd (mainly because "back in the day", Apples were considered the best platform for photo-editting and graphics design while the PC was the Office workhorse). That group of consumers were the ones that tended to also be members of greenpeace. So, I would have thought that Apple would have had the demand for cleaner, greener manufacturing processes.
This article from May 2005 (I know, old news) says that personal nuclear powered batteries as early as 2007. There's not really any new tech in them, just a design innovation. The technology is called betavoltaics (Wiki link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Betavoltaics).
Not exactly knowing much about the dude, but couldn't he use the 5th amendment when answering most of these questions? If he's not from NC, he could say that, being unfamiliar with local laws, he doesn't know what comments would or would not violate them, thus by saying nothing, he can't violate them.
Inigo Montoya: You are wonderful. Man in Black: Thank you; I've worked hard to become so. Inigo Montoya: I admit it, you are better than I am. Man in Black: Then why are you smiling? Inigo Montoya: Because I know something you don't know. Man in Black: And what is that? Inigo Montoya: I... am not left-handed. [Moves his sword to his right hand and gains an advantage] Man in Black: You are amazing. Inigo Montoya: I ought to be, after 20 years. Man in Black: Oh, there's something I ought to tell you. Inigo Montoya: Tell me. Man in Black: I'm not left-handed either. [Moves his sword to his right hand and regains his advantage]
Yeah, I'm 34 and plotting a course that will get me to PhD by 41. What got me started on that is that I've got 30+ years of work before I can retire. Of course, I started one career (programming) right out of college and have 12 years of experience at it (15 to 19 when I get my PhD - I'll still work for some overlap). I'm looking at it as even at 41, I have a good 20+ years working *AFTER* that. In 20 years, you can make a pretty good career out of something, you'll have 30+ years.
Or maybe some developer will devise some way to put a game disk into the standard drive and an HD disk in the HD drive and use *BOTH* drives (even if at a minimum to provide HD cut-scenes for the poster above who wanted LotR and Madden in HD).
The same can be said of Mr. "Steal or Buy Ideas" Gates. Gates had the marketing thing working for him. Dell has the efficiency of assembly and direct knowledge of the customer. The actual product isn't innovative.
This game was actually based on psychology. The different areas of the game were designed to inspire different moods based on the colors, music, etc. While there was a goal, it was really secondary to the game itself.
And, with accurate forecasts, one's inventory levels are also managed appropriately so that one can carry a very few of the items at the end of the tail such that the next 11% of the profit is gained through only 11% increase in inventory. The incremental cost of that next level of profit is reduced by as much as you gain. So, keeping 100% of the profitable inventory is the way to go.....once inventory is no longer profitable, liquidate it and move on.
After reading this, the OWL seems more like the eye controlled focus found in the Cannon Elan-IIe camera and less like true tracking. But, then, that might actually be better for some gaming.
For those not familiar with the camera, it had several focusing points (7 in the shape of a 5x3 cross - count the center one twice, so yes, 5x3). To compose a shot, instead of having to point the center of the lens at the focus point, pushing half-way, and then recomposing, you could just look at one of the focusing points, push and VIOLA. In my opinion, one of the coolest features of any camera, not sure why you don't see it more.
Now, from there, I'm stuck. I can't find any more information on the OWL. But it was invented in 1987 and could be mass produced for around $10 (according to the link), so I see potential there.
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This is cool. It's also similar to how I divide now. When I see a written division problem, I divide left to right instead of right to left. I just keep track of my "carry" much like you do in multiplication.
I'm sure it will be posted later, but the cube root version might be interesting to see as well.
Layne
Why not *ONLY* include the HDMI cable? And sell the PS3 right next to the Sony HD TV's? Instead of giving the upsell to the cable, you can sell the "cheap" cables to those that want to "downgrade" their PS3 or you can upsell to the TV. Much higher profit potential.
Layne
I agree that voting records should not be public. I had the "honor" of my first gubanatorial vote being in Louisiana. My choices were Edwin Edwards (convicted crook) and David Duke (grand-poo-bah of the KKK). None of the above was not on the ballot. I'm sure a lot of people don't want anyone to know who they voted for in that election.
(BTW, if you aren't up on your Louisiana political history, the crook won.)
Layne
Compete? I haven't seen different deals from anywhere. If you go to BestBuy for a phone, you get the same offer that you can get from a mall kiosk. In fact, the mall kiosk might be the better of the two because they'll throw in a free "something" (miscellaneous crap that you apply to your phone to make it look "cool"). Your best bet is buying the phone from like e-Bay or something (just watch out for scammers).
Layne
I think I agree with you. 4yr degree in CS from an Engineering School. 12yrs in the business application realm. Looking for something new and different, so I started the ACC Video Game Development program (they are on the list of schools on the referenced web site). By far a cheaper option than most (~$450 per class), I think that having a background in programming puts me much further ahead of anyone else in the program in terms of sheer capabilities. The real benefit of the program is networking with the instructors who are all currently or previously in the industry. If you already have the fundamental skills, learning how to apply them to gaming is good. If you spend most of your time learning the basic skills, you miss the key application to the industry.
Layne
You could play Pong instead..... http://www.we-make-money-not-art.com/archives/0088 83.php
Layne
I was surprised that Apple was so low because I always viewed Apple as catering to the artsy-fartsy / neo-hippie crowd (mainly because "back in the day", Apples were considered the best platform for photo-editting and graphics design while the PC was the Office workhorse). That group of consumers were the ones that tended to also be members of greenpeace. So, I would have thought that Apple would have had the demand for cleaner, greener manufacturing processes.
Layne
http://yro.slashdot.org/article.pl?sid=06/08/25/0
That post is from *TODAY*. And she had 200, not someone
Is 200 the same as 2? No, but 200 is a whole lot closer to 2 than it is to thousands.
Layne
This article from May 2005 (I know, old news) says that personal nuclear powered batteries as early as 2007. There's not really any new tech in them, just a design innovation. The technology is called betavoltaics (Wiki link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Betavoltaics).
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http://www.livescience.com/technology/050513_new_
Layne
As a follow up, I came across this article (May 2005) the other day:
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http://www.livescience.com/technology/050513_new_
Layne
Not exactly knowing much about the dude, but couldn't he use the 5th amendment when answering most of these questions? If he's not from NC, he could say that, being unfamiliar with local laws, he doesn't know what comments would or would not violate them, thus by saying nothing, he can't violate them.
Layne
Layne
30 years without changing the batteries *AND* 30 years without exploding. Can I get one of those?
Layne
See, now I know you're making stuff up.....those three words don't go together.
Layne
It's a chop shop for WoW characters. My old 95 Nissan Altima is worth more as parts than it is as a vehicle.
Layne
Yeah, I'm 34 and plotting a course that will get me to PhD by 41. What got me started on that is that I've got 30+ years of work before I can retire. Of course, I started one career (programming) right out of college and have 12 years of experience at it (15 to 19 when I get my PhD - I'll still work for some overlap). I'm looking at it as even at 41, I have a good 20+ years working *AFTER* that. In 20 years, you can make a pretty good career out of something, you'll have 30+ years.
I say go for it.
Layne
Or maybe some developer will devise some way to put a game disk into the standard drive and an HD disk in the HD drive and use *BOTH* drives (even if at a minimum to provide HD cut-scenes for the poster above who wanted LotR and Madden in HD).
Layne
The same can be said of Mr. "Steal or Buy Ideas" Gates. Gates had the marketing thing working for him. Dell has the efficiency of assembly and direct knowledge of the customer. The actual product isn't innovative.
Layne
High brow game: Continuum http://www.mobygames.com/game/continuum/release-in fo
This game was actually based on psychology. The different areas of the game were designed to inspire different moods based on the colors, music, etc. While there was a goal, it was really secondary to the game itself.
Layne
And, with accurate forecasts, one's inventory levels are also managed appropriately so that one can carry a very few of the items at the end of the tail such that the next 11% of the profit is gained through only 11% increase in inventory. The incremental cost of that next level of profit is reduced by as much as you gain. So, keeping 100% of the profitable inventory is the way to go.....once inventory is no longer profitable, liquidate it and move on.
Layne
Yeah, I was wondering if something like GoToMeeting or LiveMeeting wouldn't be a pretty workable solution. Of course, it isn't a free option.
Layne
I did finally find this link about the OWL: http://www.redcedar.com/owlQandA.html
After reading this, the OWL seems more like the eye controlled focus found in the Cannon Elan-IIe camera and less like true tracking. But, then, that might actually be better for some gaming.
For those not familiar with the camera, it had several focusing points (7 in the shape of a 5x3 cross - count the center one twice, so yes, 5x3). To compose a shot, instead of having to point the center of the lens at the focus point, pushing half-way, and then recomposing, you could just look at one of the focusing points, push and VIOLA. In my opinion, one of the coolest features of any camera, not sure why you don't see it more.
Layne
Oh, and I found this, too: http://www.cs.wisc.edu/~jerryzhu/cs540/project/rep ort/webcam/final_report.html
p ort/webcam/final_report.html but, then, I didn't poke around here too much.
And there might be something good here: http://www.cs.wisc.edu/~jerryzhu/cs540/project/re
And this one: http://hcvl.hci.iastate.edu/cgi-bin/openEyes.cgi
And....I'm done. That's enough link to keep anyone busy for a while.
Layne
A cheap web cam: http://insidecomputer.stores.yahoo.net/usbwebcamwe p.html $7
& list=KAT140 4091149.htmm ent/
This book: http://www.nerdbooks.com/item.php?id=1852336668 $45
GCC compiler: http://gcc.gnu.org/ $0
A lot of time: http://www.time.org/ $0
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$52 + tax, shipping, etc.
And there you go.
Or just go here: http://www.it4tomorrow.de/shop/index.php?lang=ENG
Or read this: http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2006/04/0604
Which will lead you here: http://www.cogain.org/
Which will lead you here: http://www.inference.phy.cam.ac.uk/dasher/develop
Now, from there, I'm stuck. I can't find any more information on the OWL. But it was invented in 1987 and could be mass produced for around $10 (according to the link), so I see potential there.
Layne
This is more akin to what you are looking for:1 4/1830253/
http://science.slashdot.org/article.pl?sid=06/06/
Mix the two technologies and you'll reach your goal.
Layne