I'm so surprised by this turn of events. It seems that greenspan is even now willing to take such a risk contradicting himself. It exposes his loyalties through him attempting to draw attention from the real problem of faulty "insurance" on the pieces of nothing they piled together. Desperate times, maybe they're afraid we'll take our money back.
Criminalization of common activities just makes beautiful pretense for the ostracism/incarceration of political/social enemies. Piracy is now more popular than ever. Piracy is now more illegal than ever.
How many freedoms has the war on drugs taken?
Is it just me, or did the law actually read that it's only illegal to glean the information from the computer. Who's to say if I'm gathering information or not from someone's PC unless I officially try to present it as evidence in some kind of court case... In which case I shouldn't have been getting the info in the first case and it can be thrown out. Is it just me or is this law not as bad as the article makes it out to be. And what PC repair companies already employ PI's??
The only difference between this and what is done regularly by transportation research groups is the fact that instead of using normal gps devices, they just happen to be cell phones as well this time... I personally covered a few drive shifts when some of the interns where I work couldn't make it.
The problem is noone has performed this kind of quantative research before. Sure we all "knew" it, but there was a time when we all "knew" the world was flat. That's the point of rigorous scientific research. At least now we have a few words and pictures to point to and say, "see?" whenever we try to draw conclusions from their findings.
HAHA right??? It was so intense when they were trapped in front of the military and you just see them advancing on foot towards the monster... the director said he wanted to do it iraq-home-video style, and he pulled that part off pretty nice. Personally, I was sitting in the 3rd row and my stomach was turning a little as the camera went crazy, but it did add a big sense of reality. I think it was a pretty good movie if you're a twenty something, and i recommend watching it in the big screen at least once.
my biggest problem was that the girl who was bit was like bleeding and fainting and noone offered her any medical attention
also, i kinda like how they didn't actually explain anything but let the movie do it for you... it adds alot of mystery to the movie when you only know what the characters know, and irony can still be introduced by letting different characters know different things (like when the main char had no idea about those little monsters)
I'm a big fan of the idea of OneNote, since many of this program's features are not intelligently implemented. I'll agree with that. The premise of OneNote is very tempting, but the end result we see is not only ugly but highly unusable.
I hate to sound like a doz fanboy, but vista can update drivers and software with "one click" (ish). It's a nice step in the generally right direction by microsoft, imo. (Granted, your SCSI scanner might not work in vista, but hey, it's just time to buy new hardware anyways, right?)
If they eliminate analog, then how are people supposed to know where to spend their money since they don't have digital?
"We're consumers. We are by-products of a lifestyle obsession. Murder, crime, poverty, these things don't concern me. What concerns me are celebrity magazines, television with 500 channels, some guy's name on my underwear. Rogaine, Viagra, Olestra." - Tyler Durden
Haha just thought I'd throw that one in.
I wonder who put the money behind the lobbying to tell lawmakers this was a good idea? Any guesses?
Personally, I use myspace and facebook. They're great tools to keep in touch with your friends who you might not hang out with every day, but still would like to communicate with on a regular basis. You can post photos of what you've been up to, how your life is going, etc. Imagine a "christmas card" that's ever changing and instantaneous (also year round and much more personal:P). Also, many people are tired of the junk they get in their typical email boxes (alot of them use yahoo, hotmail, etc) so myspace is a good place to talk w/ friends w/o having to worry about spam. Also, you can meet people with the seemingly safe barrier of the internet protecting your self esteem and self security. You can see what people look like too before you meet them, so checking out that hot girl from someone's class, or getting to know people before/after a party you attend is insanely easy. "What's your myspace?" "oh mine's myspace.com/whatever" Also, bands give theirs out during shows, and you can hear all different kinds of music that you might not have experienced before, which usually gets pre-approval from friends (if they've got it on their page, they especially like it).
Basically, these networks are for you to keep a large circle of friends without much effort. Especially when people have internet access for a good part of their day, sites as this can become both fun and addicting. Imagine stamp collecting for the new century. One important thing to note is that it isn't for "technocrats", it's for relative newbies and provides an EXCELLENT place for people with little to no experience with web technologies and the inner workings of websites to gain not only first hand exposure, but, in several cases, first hand experience dealing with code.
Also, keep in mind, at many times during a young adult's life they seek to impress their peers as opposed to their parents or other authority figures. This is an instant gratification system where you can get immediate feedback for your comments and opinions. Looks like a different version of slashdot's own comment system to me. Instead of commenting inanely about world events and technology, they/we comment on subjects that are boring to begin with and don't need our help ^_~
To sum it up, I think these kinds of sites have, if not revolutionized, at least changed to a large degree the social structure within high schools and colleges where internet access is a common occurance. Some people may get "tired" of hopping sites, but I know that lots of people look forward to getting online every day to see what kinds of messages people have left them, pictures others have posted, and potential friends (and _friends_) may be waiting for them.
Word of the Day for Monday, January 1, 2007
nascent \NAS-uhnt; NAY-suhnt\, adjective:
Beginning to exist or having recently come into existence; coming into being.
not that nascent is a particularly tricky word, but i just thought it was funny to see someone actually using it as intended:D
I think one of the reasons, besides the social networking, that WoW is "addicting" is that completing quests and turning them in for rewards is like hitting a bar for a pellet. There are clearly stated guidelines that you must follow, and if you do, you receive a pre-determined item. Now, on the the fact that it's an "addiction", sure, I played it for a year, and I pulled all nighters, and I also did some pretty irresponsible stuff because of it, but that's exactly it. I, personally, wasn't responsible. I chose to make those decisions. I think people are throwing the term addiction around alot these days, without actually realizing the gravity of the word. Talk to a heroin addict, or meth head, and then maybe you'll see some addiction.
This man seems rather intelligent, maybe he's using it as a feint, as in "yeah I own the dvd, that's my defense" when in actuality his lawyers (which i'm sure cost him a pretty penny) are reviewing logs and scanning his computer for the files, just to make sure it wasn't actually there. (assuming he didn't download it)
And sure, he might have downloaded the file, but would he really spend millions if he was guilty? (it could all be a bluff, and right when the MPAA is trying very hard to get it dropped, he gets them to pay for his lawyers and leaves scot-free, illegal download in-hand)
Just thoughts:D
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I'm so surprised by this turn of events. It seems that greenspan is even now willing to take such a risk contradicting himself. It exposes his loyalties through him attempting to draw attention from the real problem of faulty "insurance" on the pieces of nothing they piled together. Desperate times, maybe they're afraid we'll take our money back.
Criminalization of common activities just makes beautiful pretense for the ostracism/incarceration of political/social enemies. Piracy is now more popular than ever. Piracy is now more illegal than ever. How many freedoms has the war on drugs taken?
Looks like they're depending a lot on feedback. From paid consultants?
Is it just me, or did the law actually read that it's only illegal to glean the information from the computer. Who's to say if I'm gathering information or not from someone's PC unless I officially try to present it as evidence in some kind of court case... In which case I shouldn't have been getting the info in the first case and it can be thrown out. Is it just me or is this law not as bad as the article makes it out to be. And what PC repair companies already employ PI's??
{Woman} is 85% likely to put out (textically), says yourbestbuddyknows.com
of a slut-o-meter! is 85% likely to put out (textically), says yourbestbuddyknows.com
The only difference between this and what is done regularly by transportation research groups is the fact that instead of using normal gps devices, they just happen to be cell phones as well this time... I personally covered a few drive shifts when some of the interns where I work couldn't make it.
The problem is noone has performed this kind of quantative research before. Sure we all "knew" it, but there was a time when we all "knew" the world was flat. That's the point of rigorous scientific research. At least now we have a few words and pictures to point to and say, "see?" whenever we try to draw conclusions from their findings.
*minispoiler*
HAHA right??? It was so intense when they were trapped in front of the military and you just see them advancing on foot towards the monster... the director said he wanted to do it iraq-home-video style, and he pulled that part off pretty nice. Personally, I was sitting in the 3rd row and my stomach was turning a little as the camera went crazy, but it did add a big sense of reality. I think it was a pretty good movie if you're a twenty something, and i recommend watching it in the big screen at least once.
my biggest problem was that the girl who was bit was like bleeding and fainting and noone offered her any medical attention
also, i kinda like how they didn't actually explain anything but let the movie do it for you... it adds alot of mystery to the movie when you only know what the characters know, and irony can still be introduced by letting different characters know different things (like when the main char had no idea about those little monsters)
Starcraft/Broodwars on Battle.net used to. W: L: DC: Man I miss those days.
I hate to sound like a doz fanboy, but vista can update drivers and software with "one click" (ish). It's a nice step in the generally right direction by microsoft, imo. (Granted, your SCSI scanner might not work in vista, but hey, it's just time to buy new hardware anyways, right?)
hahaha omg i thought i was just high or something
If they eliminate analog, then how are people supposed to know where to spend their money since they don't have digital?
"We're consumers. We are by-products of a lifestyle obsession. Murder, crime, poverty, these things don't concern me. What concerns me are celebrity magazines, television with 500 channels, some guy's name on my underwear. Rogaine, Viagra, Olestra."
- Tyler Durden
Haha just thought I'd throw that one in.
I wonder who put the money behind the lobbying to tell lawmakers this was a good idea? Any guesses?
Personally, I use myspace and facebook. They're great tools to keep in touch with your friends who you might not hang out with every day, but still would like to communicate with on a regular basis. You can post photos of what you've been up to, how your life is going, etc. Imagine a "christmas card" that's ever changing and instantaneous (also year round and much more personal :P). Also, many people are tired of the junk they get in their typical email boxes (alot of them use yahoo, hotmail, etc) so myspace is a good place to talk w/ friends w/o having to worry about spam. Also, you can meet people with the seemingly safe barrier of the internet protecting your self esteem and self security. You can see what people look like too before you meet them, so checking out that hot girl from someone's class, or getting to know people before/after a party you attend is insanely easy. "What's your myspace?" "oh mine's myspace.com/whatever" Also, bands give theirs out during shows, and you can hear all different kinds of music that you might not have experienced before, which usually gets pre-approval from friends (if they've got it on their page, they especially like it).
:P add me if you can!
Basically, these networks are for you to keep a large circle of friends without much effort. Especially when people have internet access for a good part of their day, sites as this can become both fun and addicting. Imagine stamp collecting for the new century. One important thing to note is that it isn't for "technocrats", it's for relative newbies and provides an EXCELLENT place for people with little to no experience with web technologies and the inner workings of websites to gain not only first hand exposure, but, in several cases, first hand experience dealing with code.
Also, keep in mind, at many times during a young adult's life they seek to impress their peers as opposed to their parents or other authority figures. This is an instant gratification system where you can get immediate feedback for your comments and opinions. Looks like a different version of slashdot's own comment system to me. Instead of commenting inanely about world events and technology, they/we comment on subjects that are boring to begin with and don't need our help ^_~
To sum it up, I think these kinds of sites have, if not revolutionized, at least changed to a large degree the social structure within high schools and colleges where internet access is a common occurance. Some people may get "tired" of hopping sites, but I know that lots of people look forward to getting online every day to see what kinds of messages people have left them, pictures others have posted, and potential friends (and _friends_) may be waiting for them.
hehe http://myspace.com/ephemeral
Word of the Day for Monday, January 1, 2007 nascent \NAS-uhnt; NAY-suhnt\, adjective: Beginning to exist or having recently come into existence; coming into being. not that nascent is a particularly tricky word, but i just thought it was funny to see someone actually using it as intended :D
I think one of the reasons, besides the social networking, that WoW is "addicting" is that completing quests and turning them in for rewards is like hitting a bar for a pellet. There are clearly stated guidelines that you must follow, and if you do, you receive a pre-determined item. Now, on the the fact that it's an "addiction", sure, I played it for a year, and I pulled all nighters, and I also did some pretty irresponsible stuff because of it, but that's exactly it. I, personally, wasn't responsible. I chose to make those decisions. I think people are throwing the term addiction around alot these days, without actually realizing the gravity of the word. Talk to a heroin addict, or meth head, and then maybe you'll see some addiction.
This man seems rather intelligent, maybe he's using it as a feint, as in "yeah I own the dvd, that's my defense" when in actuality his lawyers (which i'm sure cost him a pretty penny) are reviewing logs and scanning his computer for the files, just to make sure it wasn't actually there. (assuming he didn't download it) And sure, he might have downloaded the file, but would he really spend millions if he was guilty? (it could all be a bluff, and right when the MPAA is trying very hard to get it dropped, he gets them to pay for his lawyers and leaves scot-free, illegal download in-hand) Just thoughts :D