Excellent. Now the question is why these so called educators feel that a hypothesis isn't worth discussing on its own. If the opposing "theory" or "hypothesis" is creationism and they want equal time for it, then maybe they should move their kids to a private (religious) school. I can't think of any objective observations made by any scientists that would support creationism as a possible theory or hypothesis explaining the world as we know it.
It may be uncommon now but I've seen it used frequently in older works. "Cheap" and "miserly" are not suitable substitutes in many cases. Both primarily refer to money.
I'm guessing you mean the end of civilization in America not culture, because even with the end of civilization in America I intend to stay cultured. My guns, dogs, and library will hopefully ensure that.
It's not that MS has the money to stay relevant. They have the market share to stay relevant. That may change in the future. The question is...how far in the future.
I be talk very much how I like write. Me very good speaker and even betterer writer.
Actually, I do have a tendency to write and speak very similarly. I'm one of those people who might accidentally use the word "niggardly" and be hanged in effigy for it. My vocabulary is extensive enough that I have to actively try and dumb it down for the majority of the folks I deal with...both written and verbal. I try very hard to not have people ask me what I mean just because they aren't as well read or educated as I am. It may be that more folks than you realize do actually talk how they write. Considering how many people don't seem to know the difference between "they're, their, and there" in their writing, it's no wonder so many of them sound like idiots too.
Do you think that the companies selling these ballot machines don't want to sell them anywhere but the US? Maybe it is somewhat pertinent to countries outside of the US...eventually, or even now considering the impact US elections have on the world in general?
I you're interested in a "non-us-crap-articles version of/." then create your own.
I'm not trolling or trying to be flamebait. I'm an American who reads non-US news sources daily. I just don't know why you are unhappy with Slashdot's US centric slant when most of Slashdot's users are from the good ol' US of A.
Thank you for pointing out the fact that some areas will get colder. Too many people want to point to areas that are showing no increase in average temperatures or have seen new low temperatures as proof that global warming is not happening. The information that I have read that seems to be most reasonable states that some areas will get colder while most will get warmer. Also, most areas are likely to see an increase in severe weather. Weather contains too many variables to easily predict anything more than the next couple of days' conditions with "some" accuracy.
Personally, looking at overall trends it seems to me that the risks we face certainly warrant taking steps to reduce CO2 emissions. Our current largest CO2 sink is our oceans. What will we do when they can't hold any more CO2 and the ocean ecosystems collapse? Ocean invertebrates can't form shells or chitin without the proper pH range and sea water pH is directly affected by CO2 content.
I have to treat most of your post as a humorous rant. As such, I can agree with most of your points to a certain extent. You are spot on for a lot of your "things not to do". However, you don't tell us how to accomplish what you think voters should do. Most times it is a matter of voting for the lesser of two evils. You don't really want to vote for either/any candidate because they both/all suck. What is the solution to that? Campaign reform would do wonders but the people who can implement campaign reform (politicians) won't because it doesn't serve their best interests. Vote them out of office? The next person elected won't do it either no matter what they say while campaigning. Sue for false advertising? Hah! Riiiight... Voters haven't chosen the current state of affairs, it was foisted upon us and now we don't have the power to effectively change things. Next you'll be advocating armed revolution to overthrow the government and start fresh. Not a bad idea in the context of a work of fiction but in no way possible with the majority of the US being sheeple.
Grammar Nazi point: "have such politicians hung as traitors". I think it's "have such politicians hanged as traitors".
"Americans" don't "do their best to prevent any capitalism from happening". I think that many "US" companies do their best to make sure that the rules fall in their favor. "Americans" that I know mostly want a good product for a fair price...no matter where it comes from. Unfortunately, in the US many, if not most, politicians are beholden to special interests. Businesses have the deepest pockets and therefore the politicians legislate in their favor. Let's not bash all of the folks of a country when they really don't have a say in the matter. Most US citizens would probably have things be different if they could. Our opinions are lost in the background. Sad, but true.
An "independent" agency? Name one that is really independent. Our government agencies are so ruled by politics that NOAA can't even confirm that they believe global warming exists. They are pressured to massage their data to the contrary. The FDA won't approve drugs that don't meet the approval of the moral majority despite the fact that we are supposed to have separation of church and state. There is no altruism left in any agency. They all kowtow to the party in power.
You rob a bank with a gun...the guard confronts you...you shoot him to keep from being shot by him. How is that unpredictable? Your buddy asks you to drive him while he robs a store at gunpoint...he shoots someone. How is that unpredictable? Your buddy asks you to drive him to set a fire...a fireman dies. How is that unpredictable? You drink and drive and wreck and kill someone...how is that unpredictable?
All great points that a death in commission of a felony is murder. If you choose to commit a crime where someone COULD die you should be guilty of murder if someone actually dies. It's not random or unpredictable.
I follow BBC daily. It is incredible to me that so many criminals get such light sentences for serious crimes. If I wanted to commit a murder I would definitely pick the UK over the US. Not only would I not face the death penalty but I could bank on getting out at some point. In the US it is likely that a murder conviction means you never get out.
Wrong. In the US, a death in the commission of a felony is murder. It sounds like felony assault to me...and dude died. In the US, without very expensive lawyers, it would be at least 2nd degree murder. With just a public defender and no plea bargain I would expect 1st degree murder.
How is this a "strong sentence"? If you punch someone in the head really fucking hard there is a good possibility of doing serious harm. Dude shouldn't have hit him in the first place. Here in the US when someone dies while you are committing a felony, that is considered first degree murder. In my opinion this was felony assault even if you don't consider it all came about because they were throwing rocks at moving vehicles in the first place. I remember a case in Virginia where a couple of guys threw a big rock through a pickup's windshield and caused a wreck where the driver died. They went away for 20 years or more. It's not like it was self defense. Much bigger dude chose to punch the hell out of the guy...and the guy he punched died. A couple of years in jail is in no way proper punishment.
As a US follower of BBC I have to heartily agree. I can't believe the lenient sentences handed down to serious criminals. If you want to kill someone take them to the UK so if you get caught you will at least get off easy.
Apple II+ required an add on card for 80 columns if I remember correctly and the same for the Apple III. I was privileged to use both but that's a LONG time ago. I'm 40 now and I think I was 14 or 15 then. I also had a Timex Sinclair and had friends with TRS-80 and Commodore. A little later another friend who's dad worked for IBM had a PC Jr. before it hit the consumer market.
I'm still amazed sometimes that we've progressed from cassette tape and 360k 5 1/4 floppy storage to where we are now. For you youngsters out there who take gigabytes of storage and the incredible graphics we have today for granted, try thinking about 16 colors and multiple 5 1/4 drives as being the cutting edge.
It may seem like "I walked to school in 6 feet of snow" to you but really the advances are nothing short of incredible. I'm waiting on pins and needles for the next really big innovations.
I recommend remedial English. "your the only person I see using it." Maybe you mean "you're" as in "you are"? Don't fucking criticize someone else's usage unless you can do better.
So...print a hard copy and hand deliver. They can render their comments using the dreaded RED PEN. If they're not up to that task then they don't deserve the title of "prof". Crediting Heinlein...PhD = piled higher and deeper.
Nit pick all you want. The only thing I care about is being able to stop in time. Luckily for me and others, I am very aware of my abilities and the stopping ability of my vehicle. I then add a significant measure of safety. Because of that, I have not and will never run into someone from behind. Of course that hasn't prevented someone from running into me but my safety margin was enough to keep them from pushing me into the vehicle in front of me. 99% of the time if you run into someone from behind it is YOUR fault.
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Excellent. Now the question is why these so called educators feel that a hypothesis isn't worth discussing on its own. If the opposing "theory" or "hypothesis" is creationism and they want equal time for it, then maybe they should move their kids to a private (religious) school. I can't think of any objective observations made by any scientists that would support creationism as a possible theory or hypothesis explaining the world as we know it.
It may be uncommon now but I've seen it used frequently in older works. "Cheap" and "miserly" are not suitable substitutes in many cases. Both primarily refer to money.
I can't argue. Their products are their market share.
You have set the measure for the cluestick. Follow the money! That's where things will go.
I'm guessing you mean the end of civilization in America not culture, because even with the end of civilization in America I intend to stay cultured. My guns, dogs, and library will hopefully ensure that.
It's not that MS has the money to stay relevant. They have the market share to stay relevant. That may change in the future. The question is...how far in the future.
Hold your fax up tight to the screen and press your foot pedal.
I be talk very much how I like write. Me very good speaker and even betterer writer.
Actually, I do have a tendency to write and speak very similarly. I'm one of those people who might accidentally use the word "niggardly" and be hanged in effigy for it. My vocabulary is extensive enough that I have to actively try and dumb it down for the majority of the folks I deal with...both written and verbal. I try very hard to not have people ask me what I mean just because they aren't as well read or educated as I am. It may be that more folks than you realize do actually talk how they write. Considering how many people don't seem to know the difference between "they're, their, and there" in their writing, it's no wonder so many of them sound like idiots too.
"american bs" (sic)
/." then create your own.
Do you think that the companies selling these ballot machines don't want to sell them anywhere but the US? Maybe it is somewhat pertinent to countries outside of the US...eventually, or even now considering the impact US elections have on the world in general?
I you're interested in a "non-us-crap-articles version of
I'm not trolling or trying to be flamebait. I'm an American who reads non-US news sources daily. I just don't know why you are unhappy with Slashdot's US centric slant when most of Slashdot's users are from the good ol' US of A.
Thank you for pointing out the fact that some areas will get colder. Too many people want to point to areas that are showing no increase in average temperatures or have seen new low temperatures as proof that global warming is not happening. The information that I have read that seems to be most reasonable states that some areas will get colder while most will get warmer. Also, most areas are likely to see an increase in severe weather. Weather contains too many variables to easily predict anything more than the next couple of days' conditions with "some" accuracy.
Personally, looking at overall trends it seems to me that the risks we face certainly warrant taking steps to reduce CO2 emissions. Our current largest CO2 sink is our oceans. What will we do when they can't hold any more CO2 and the ocean ecosystems collapse? Ocean invertebrates can't form shells or chitin without the proper pH range and sea water pH is directly affected by CO2 content.
I can see it now..."Waiter there's a laser in my soup!"
I have to treat most of your post as a humorous rant. As such, I can agree with most of your points to a certain extent. You are spot on for a lot of your "things not to do". However, you don't tell us how to accomplish what you think voters should do. Most times it is a matter of voting for the lesser of two evils. You don't really want to vote for either/any candidate because they both/all suck. What is the solution to that? Campaign reform would do wonders but the people who can implement campaign reform (politicians) won't because it doesn't serve their best interests. Vote them out of office? The next person elected won't do it either no matter what they say while campaigning. Sue for false advertising? Hah! Riiiight... Voters haven't chosen the current state of affairs, it was foisted upon us and now we don't have the power to effectively change things. Next you'll be advocating armed revolution to overthrow the government and start fresh. Not a bad idea in the context of a work of fiction but in no way possible with the majority of the US being sheeple.
Grammar Nazi point: "have such politicians hung as traitors". I think it's "have such politicians hanged as traitors".
"Americans" don't "do their best to prevent any capitalism from happening". I think that many "US" companies do their best to make sure that the rules fall in their favor. "Americans" that I know mostly want a good product for a fair price...no matter where it comes from. Unfortunately, in the US many, if not most, politicians are beholden to special interests. Businesses have the deepest pockets and therefore the politicians legislate in their favor. Let's not bash all of the folks of a country when they really don't have a say in the matter. Most US citizens would probably have things be different if they could. Our opinions are lost in the background. Sad, but true.
An "independent" agency? Name one that is really independent. Our government agencies are so ruled by politics that NOAA can't even confirm that they believe global warming exists. They are pressured to massage their data to the contrary. The FDA won't approve drugs that don't meet the approval of the moral majority despite the fact that we are supposed to have separation of church and state. There is no altruism left in any agency. They all kowtow to the party in power.
Google only cares that your browser supports their site. As long as the browser functionality supports all Google options, they are happy.
You rob a bank with a gun...the guard confronts you...you shoot him to keep from being shot by him. How is that unpredictable? Your buddy asks you to drive him while he robs a store at gunpoint...he shoots someone. How is that unpredictable? Your buddy asks you to drive him to set a fire...a fireman dies. How is that unpredictable? You drink and drive and wreck and kill someone...how is that unpredictable?
All great points that a death in commission of a felony is murder. If you choose to commit a crime where someone COULD die you should be guilty of murder if someone actually dies. It's not random or unpredictable.
I follow BBC daily. It is incredible to me that so many criminals get such light sentences for serious crimes. If I wanted to commit a murder I would definitely pick the UK over the US. Not only would I not face the death penalty but I could bank on getting out at some point. In the US it is likely that a murder conviction means you never get out.
Wrong. In the US, a death in the commission of a felony is murder. It sounds like felony assault to me...and dude died. In the US, without very expensive lawyers, it would be at least 2nd degree murder. With just a public defender and no plea bargain I would expect 1st degree murder.
"Your boring"
I'm sure you meant "you are"...
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How is this a "strong sentence"? If you punch someone in the head really fucking hard there is a good possibility of doing serious harm. Dude shouldn't have hit him in the first place. Here in the US when someone dies while you are committing a felony, that is considered first degree murder. In my opinion this was felony assault even if you don't consider it all came about because they were throwing rocks at moving vehicles in the first place. I remember a case in Virginia where a couple of guys threw a big rock through a pickup's windshield and caused a wreck where the driver died. They went away for 20 years or more. It's not like it was self defense. Much bigger dude chose to punch the hell out of the guy...and the guy he punched died. A couple of years in jail is in no way proper punishment.
As a US follower of BBC I have to heartily agree. I can't believe the lenient sentences handed down to serious criminals. If you want to kill someone take them to the UK so if you get caught you will at least get off easy.
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http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/wales/6212684.
Apple II+ required an add on card for 80 columns if I remember correctly and the same for the Apple III. I was privileged to use both but that's a LONG time ago. I'm 40 now and I think I was 14 or 15 then. I also had a Timex Sinclair and had friends with TRS-80 and Commodore. A little later another friend who's dad worked for IBM had a PC Jr. before it hit the consumer market.
I'm still amazed sometimes that we've progressed from cassette tape and 360k 5 1/4 floppy storage to where we are now. For you youngsters out there who take gigabytes of storage and the incredible graphics we have today for granted, try thinking about 16 colors and multiple 5 1/4 drives as being the cutting edge.
It may seem like "I walked to school in 6 feet of snow" to you but really the advances are nothing short of incredible. I'm waiting on pins and needles for the next really big innovations.
You fail! "aughta"? How about "oughta"? Or even better..."ought to".
I recommend remedial English. "your the only person I see using it." Maybe you mean "you're" as in "you are"? Don't fucking criticize someone else's usage unless you can do better.
So...print a hard copy and hand deliver. They can render their comments using the dreaded RED PEN. If they're not up to that task then they don't deserve the title of "prof". Crediting Heinlein...PhD = piled higher and deeper.
Nit pick all you want. The only thing I care about is being able to stop in time. Luckily for me and others, I am very aware of my abilities and the stopping ability of my vehicle. I then add a significant measure of safety. Because of that, I have not and will never run into someone from behind. Of course that hasn't prevented someone from running into me but my safety margin was enough to keep them from pushing me into the vehicle in front of me. 99% of the time if you run into someone from behind it is YOUR fault.