Comment Re:Pardon My Cough (Score 1) 277
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Yes, I was genuinely coughing that time.
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Yes, I was genuinely coughing that time.
**cough** This would never **cough** happen **cough** **cough** on an iPhone **cough**
... I would argue that this is *proof* that a transparent national defense (as promoted by the pro-Wiki-Leaks crowd) is a very bad idea. Assuming that the U.S. is behind this (a bold assumption yes, but is highly likely), for some-one to "leak" information on this, would be a travesty.
And no: this is not flame-bait
Notice how the article is addresses "special effects" and just about every comment is a gripe about CGI? This is the fundamental problem. As suggested by the cliche "to a hammer, everything is a nail": CG would be Hollywood's hammer. This is truly sad since there are numerous instances where CG is the *inferior* choice. Take a look at a Space scene in a Star Trek TNG episode or even Star Wars, and you will see what I mean. There is something organic and substantial about real models that just can't be replicated by CGI. Granted, they have come a long ways, but everything just *feels* smaller and much less grandiose when you take physical models out of the picture. And whenever I see a film where Liam Neelson is doing his own stunts, this jumps out at me and pulls me into the story. Replace this Liam Neelson bad guy busting scene with a CGId up screen shake-fest and I start falling asleep.
Yeah, all I can say is it looks
I'm just glad I don't actually *see* this shit happening (full-blown magnification and all) every time I charge stuff up at my bedside.
Seriously -- what's up with the Cartman buttons?
And shall the recursive jokes ensue
I actually think supporting the addition of Flash in apps but, now this is key: continuing to not support Flash in Safari -- is actually rather ingenious of Apple.
First off, Apple was smart to ban Flash from App Store apps, initially. This has allowed Apple to build the thriving eco-system of apps, using their native graphics APIs, that exists today. Now, they have lifted said ban, one might be concerned that this means that suddenly a bunch of slow flash-based apps are going to dominate. But, here is the kicker: in order for a flash-based app to be successful it will have to compete favorably against the hordes of non-flash apps, already out there. Personally, all the apps that I use on a daily basis, aside from having all the features I need, are fast, pleasant to use, and just look nice. All the rest simply sit on my last page of the home screen as they approach their fate of being deleted.
By lifting the ban, they have effectively said to Adobe: "Fine, you can submit Flash-based apps. But, just watch what happens." My guess is that there maybe only a handful of flash-based apps will make the cut, if that. And by continuing to not support Flash in Safari, Apple continues applying their pressure on web developers to migrate from Flash to HTML5. Of course, this move could potentially back-fire on Apple, should Adobe figure out a way to optimize flash such that it's performance hit would be insignificant. My former prediction is the more likely scenario. And I'd bet real money that this is exactly what the folks in Cupertino are counting on.
The reality is, the "room" has gotten a bit too hot (with everyone complaining about App Store restrictions, the iPhone 4 Antenna issue, etc.) so Apple made, what I believe to be a very wise decision, to help relieve some of this pressure. It's a calculated risk for sure. But, one that will pay off for them in the end.
No more computer labs?
Given that computer labs were one of the few worthwhile hangouts of mine back in high-school (the Physics classroom was the other): I would be saddened to hear them be completely done away with.
It was one of the few opportunities for folks like us to socialize with people like ourselves.
... every one turns off their WiFi
Awesome, now Gurus will be mediated to troubleshoot Firefox (I mean Timberwolf) issues.
No offense: but this is complete bullshit.
In order for one to appreciate the full beauty and realize the power of the Scientific Method, and its applications: one has to have *faith* in his/her own observations. I know people who will adamantly argue that everything we see isn't *actually* real, and is merely illusion and thus the tools of Science breaks down completely for these folks. Rationality is predicated on one's ability to make assumptions (which, when you think about it, are actually "leaps of faith" in disguise).
Some people choose to make these assumptions based on Religions others go by "gut feel", and others use some combination of the two. Either way, as far as *Science* is concerned: there is no difference.
After hearing about the rumor of free Kindles for all Amazon Prime members
Perhaps this explains the "UFO" sightings by aviation crew and some astronauts? I would suspect that as one increases their altitude, they increase their odds of experiencing such an occurrence: with a statistical spike as one approaches/escapes the earth's atmosphere. As such this could even cause a "mass hallucination".
That being said, I find it rather troubling that now "mass hallucinations" could be highly probable in environments with high magnetic activity. Perhaps astronauts should start carrying magnetic field detection gear (assuming they aren't already).
.... or something. Shit, I always do that.
I always mess up some mundane detail."
With your bare hands?!?
