Here's an excellent rendition of Monty Python's sketch on Australian Table Wines (originally from "Monty Python's Previous Record"), done by RuudeBoyProductions. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a4GvN4wGUZI
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but it stores its data in a way that doesn't require me to deconstruct all of my data structures into tables.
I take it this is not business-type data? Otherwise you're doing it backwards. Start with your Entity-Relationship diagrams, devolve into logical than physical data models, and THEN start programming.
I forget who said it but it's true: The data belongs to the business, not to the application. The data should be structured and stored in a way that it will still be readable years after your program has become obsolete. (Unless it's data that has a short "best before" date.)
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Seriously, just fire up nmap and start scanning your internal work networks and some key systems.
If you try that in my shop you will be violating written policy and we will escort you to the door.
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So cybersex is an example of proper usage of the prefix?
Are you thinking it's proper because of the gp's statement about
linkages
or his phrase
I do not know what I am talking about
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unless the Latin plural has been fully adopted into the language (like "phenomenon" ~ "phenomena", where nobody would use *"phenomonons").
Bad example - 'phenomenon' comes from Greek, not Latin.
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Capitalism only works if everyone in power is benevolent.
Technocracy only works if everyone in power is benevolent.
Meritocracy only works if everyone in power is benevolent.
Scientology only works if everyone in power is benevolent.
Mormonism only works if everyone in power is benevolent.
Ayn Randianism only works if everyone in power is benevolent.
Your-Religion-Or-Political-Philosophy-Here-ism only works if everyone in power is benevolent.
FTFY. Now define 'benevolent'.
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Corporations pillage and plunder? I thought governments did that.
Nah, government is amateur in comparison. I've worked in both. To compensate for their weakness, government prints extra money at will.
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Take your long list. Now restrict it to things in which "catastrophic failure" also includes "catastrophic consequences".
I'd be interested in your thoughts on Katrina compared to this oil spill. Or if you've already commented, perhaps a link? Thanks.
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Because Futurama is a comedy and not a drama like Star Trek
Star Trek not a comedy? Why didn't someone tell me I wasn't supposed to laugh?
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I'm still trying to figure out the "news for nerds" angle on this. I mean, okay, he mentioned a laptop, but only in passing.
If we nerds knew what to do with keys, he wouldn't have had to post this. If you know what to do with keys, please clue the real nerds in. I hate keys, and where I currently work has no cardlock system - feels like the dark ages.
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from "pornos" meaning, you guessed it, "evil"
Wrong. It comes from porne meaning "prostitute". The etymology of "pornography" means "writing about prostitutes". You're probably thinking of the Greek word poneros. Writing about evil would perhaps be "ponerography" but definitely not "pornography".
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On my old K1000, the front ring on the lens is focus, back ring is D.O.F / F-stop, Mostly-Single-Function rotary dial on the top for shutter speed
The Panasonic DMC-L1, which is identical to the Leica Digilux 3 except for firmware tweaks, has a shutter speed dial on top and has several lenses with aperture dial. It's only 7.5 MP but those pixels are nice and "fat" - add some sharpening in post-processing and 100% crops are perfectly acceptable. The camera can often be had cheap on eBay in good used condition. As part of the four-thirds family of cameras, it has a crop factor of 2x compared to full-frame 35mm film. If you want a retro feel in an affordable price range (here's glaring at you, Leica M9) this is your camera. The "kit" lens is a sweet Leica-designed 14-50mm/2.8-3.5 with built-in image stabilization. Also available is a 25mm/1.4 which is tack sharp wide open, and a 14-150mm/3.5-5.6 that is the best so-called "superzoom" lens ever made. All of these have aperture rings. Add the Olympus 25mm/2.8 "pancake" lens - no aperture ring (have to use the dial on they body) but slender as a supermodel - and you transform the camera into a great street shooter that will intimidate no one. In my opinion, this is the earliest dSLR that will qualify for "classic" status in years to come. Oh, and it has built-in bounce flash; why don't ALL manufacturers think of that??
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After cropping, I may end up with a 1-2 megapixel image (sometimes much lower)
Try image stacking. A program I've used successfully for this is PhotoAcute. Provided your body+lens combo is in their database, you can stack multiple near-identical images (use Burst or Auto-bracket mode) and get "super resolution". Of course, this doesn't work so well if your subject is moving. If your body+lens combo isn't in their database, you can volunteer a couple hours of your time to make a set of ~ 100 specific images they can use to create a profile for your gear. If they accept it, they'll offer you a free license for the software. I have no connection with the company other than being a satisfied customer.
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Kleeneness is next to Godelness.
