I dunno - from an engineering POV, that'd be really cool to see actually. You not only have to get the car right, but all the other stuff too.
Also, think about the possibilities as an elaborate evil villain overly-complicated-death-mechanism in a spy movie: "You're going 1k MPH, and yet going nowhere, Mr. Bond. Now I expect you to DIE!"
I don't think parent is a troll here (I want to say that you are, given your tone, but I'll withhold, since reading vs. hearing can distort the intended message and I could be mistaken).
My youngest sister has dyslexia, and she qualified for note takers in college (yes, a human who took notes for her while she listened to the lecture), along with extended exam time, pen-shaped scanners that verbalize text, and other considerations. At the time I wondered how she would deal in the "real world" that wouldn't allow her such luxuries, but I see now that the important thing was that she was able to gain the knowledge she needs to do what she wants to do in life. She's now successful in her career, even if reading for pleasure isn't exactly her "cuppa."
The lawyers have made provisions for this eventuality in their filing. The footer on page 16 states:
Should discovery disclose that Defendants are in possession of images constituting child pornography within the meaning of 18 Pa. C.S.A. 6312, et. seq., Plaintiffs will amend this Complaint to assert a cause of action thereunder.
News flash: They all intentionally suck when there is no direct competition.
I can provide testimony to that. I'm in a southern state, and for a long while Cox Cable was the only cableTV and broadband provider. When AT&T began offering both here as well, the quality that Cox provided for both services (speed and reliability of the broadband network, and number/quality of television offerings) did go up noticeably. I couldn't say about customer service specifically - haven't had to call in over four or five years. But I would imagine that's a good indicator though.
I actually did buy it, but like lots of people here, downloaded a copy via torrent (actually in my case, Usenet) to circumvent DRM. I'm torn as to whether I should have withheld payment to show my being against DRM, or have done as I did in giving payment in support of good content.
NFL Fan: "Hey, Joe's Pub has a 60" TV, and they're going to have the Big Game on. Sweet! Ten friends and I are gonna have a great time there!"
NFL Management: "Alert! Fans watching our games in public without our express written consent. We've clearly just lost MILLIONS in revenue because of this. If only our viewers understood the logic of... uh, ummm, ah... Hey, why DO we prohibit this? It brings people together to enjoy our product, stimulates the economy by bringing patrons to bars and casual dining restaurants, and generally helps promote what we do without costing us anything in advertising expenses."
Gee, as a fellow American, I'm disgraced to live on even the same continent as you, much less be involved in a society to which you contribute. I'm glad to see you posted AC; perhaps you were trying to avoid incurring the wrath of the "god damn coward" of a teacher you claim to have threatened - no irony there.
Trust me, friend, it's not just your country's education system that's in trouble. We're not overjoyed in America about our long-term prospects, either.
Actually, in America we normally *don't* place a "u" in words similar to "color." But yes, there are nations that do so. If that's what you were intending to say, perhaps I misread your post.
I imagine this is a very subjective topic. I have books on my iPhone, but I received a Nook for Christmas, so I've been able to compare. I prefer reading on the Nook. The relatively slow page refresh doesn't bother me (it's actually not that bad IMO), and I *do* find that e-Ink is close enough to ink-n-paper print that it makes for a much easier read than back-lit LCD screens. But clearly, not all of us will prefer the same reading platform.
I have to agree with part of the GP's statement: this probably won't take away from the eReader market. What it might do, though, is provide a good alternative for people, like yourself, who do prefer LCD displays. That's a good thing, as it gives that segment a way to keep many books/magazines/etc. with them in a format and on a viewing device they enjoy.
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Off topic, but I think I really like the sound of the term "pressure pillow." But in plural form.
I dunno - from an engineering POV, that'd be really cool to see actually. You not only have to get the car right, but all the other stuff too.
Also, think about the possibilities as an elaborate evil villain overly-complicated-death-mechanism in a spy movie: "You're going 1k MPH, and yet going nowhere, Mr. Bond. Now I expect you to DIE!"
The Church of Highlander can only have one member.
Eventually...
I don't think parent is a troll here (I want to say that you are, given your tone, but I'll withhold, since reading vs. hearing can distort the intended message and I could be mistaken).
My youngest sister has dyslexia, and she qualified for note takers in college (yes, a human who took notes for her while she listened to the lecture), along with extended exam time, pen-shaped scanners that verbalize text, and other considerations. At the time I wondered how she would deal in the "real world" that wouldn't allow her such luxuries, but I see now that the important thing was that she was able to gain the knowledge she needs to do what she wants to do in life. She's now successful in her career, even if reading for pleasure isn't exactly her "cuppa."
Should discovery disclose that Defendants are in possession of images constituting child pornography within the meaning of 18 Pa. C.S.A. 6312, et. seq., Plaintiffs will amend this Complaint to assert a cause of action thereunder.
Feeble Pulse?
News flash: They all intentionally suck when there is no direct competition.
I can provide testimony to that. I'm in a southern state, and for a long while Cox Cable was the only cableTV and broadband provider. When AT&T began offering both here as well, the quality that Cox provided for both services (speed and reliability of the broadband network, and number/quality of television offerings) did go up noticeably. I couldn't say about customer service specifically - haven't had to call in over four or five years. But I would imagine that's a good indicator though.
Meh, it doesn't matter.
Good reply to silly AC.
I actually did buy it, but like lots of people here, downloaded a copy via torrent (actually in my case, Usenet) to circumvent DRM. I'm torn as to whether I should have withheld payment to show my being against DRM, or have done as I did in giving payment in support of good content.
Although you could perhaps change it a *little* more and trademark your own proprietary scoring format: AggreGrade! (tm)
No, you're not *required* to commit treason once you're given the death penalty.
:)
"Would you like treason with that?"
"No thanks, death'll be enough for today."
Oh man. I so wish I had points for you. Eight of us are in my office LOAO right now!
And they better over-shoot, planning to cut a lot so we have a balance between character development, setting, and plot.
With DVDs being so important (multiple editions of the same movie, e.g. "director's cut", etc.), I don't think that'll be a problem at all.
I'll take that reward as a direct-deposit, thanks.
Just informational. Sony's been looking into this for the PSP for a while (at least a year) now. Hit up Google for 'PSP phone.'
How absurd, selfish, and blind are these people?
NFL Fan: "Hey, Joe's Pub has a 60" TV, and they're going to have the Big Game on. Sweet! Ten friends and I are gonna have a great time there!"
NFL Management: "Alert! Fans watching our games in public without our express written consent. We've clearly just lost MILLIONS in revenue because of this. If only our viewers understood the logic of... uh, ummm, ah... Hey, why DO we prohibit this? It brings people together to enjoy our product, stimulates the economy by bringing patrons to bars and casual dining restaurants, and generally helps promote what we do without costing us anything in advertising expenses."
NFL Lawyer: "So I can have a job."
D'oh! My bad, sorry.
Gee, as a fellow American, I'm disgraced to live on even the same continent as you, much less be involved in a society to which you contribute. I'm glad to see you posted AC; perhaps you were trying to avoid incurring the wrath of the "god damn coward" of a teacher you claim to have threatened - no irony there.
Please, don't ever reproduce.
Trust me, friend, it's not just your country's education system that's in trouble. We're not overjoyed in America about our long-term prospects, either.
Actually, in America we normally *don't* place a "u" in words similar to "color." But yes, there are nations that do so. If that's what you were intending to say, perhaps I misread your post.
the first step on the road to recovery.
I imagine this is a very subjective topic. I have books on my iPhone, but I received a Nook for Christmas, so I've been able to compare. I prefer reading on the Nook. The relatively slow page refresh doesn't bother me (it's actually not that bad IMO), and I *do* find that e-Ink is close enough to ink-n-paper print that it makes for a much easier read than back-lit LCD screens. But clearly, not all of us will prefer the same reading platform.
I have to agree with part of the GP's statement: this probably won't take away from the eReader market. What it might do, though, is provide a good alternative for people, like yourself, who do prefer LCD displays. That's a good thing, as it gives that segment a way to keep many books/magazines/etc. with them in a format and on a viewing device they enjoy.
Then it puts the lotion on its skin.
Our Founding Fathers haven't gotten me any bush in at least five months now.
And, sadly, 9.2 seconds even behind one!