Comment Re:welcome nvidia! (Score 1) 102
Username checks out.
Comment Re:I still call them Doom clones (Score 1) 176
I agree. The only one that I've bought and enjoyed in the last decade was the first F.E.A.R.
It had strange, unexpected cut scenes with a semi interesting plot. That said, I only played though it once and then uninstalled it.
Doom and Quake, we used to have mini lan parties with any computers we could scrape together through the 90's EVERY weekend. Substance abuse and friend abuse was abundant. Then EverQuest came out and the availability of broadband access pretty much killed our weekend frag fests. I miss those early days.
But, I sidetracked. Yes, you are correct, it has been meh since the Doom/Quake/UT days. I really don't play any games anymore. It is almost a "Been there, done this," attitude. Kind of a shame.
ITC Investigates Xbox 360 After Motorola Complaint 71
FlorianMueller writes "The US International Trade Commission, which is increasingly popular as a patent enforcement agency, voted to investigate a complaint filed by Motorola against Microsoft last month. Motorola claims that the Xbox infringes five of its patents. In October, Microsoft complained against Motorola, alleging patent infringement by its Android-based smartphones. Apple, Nokia and HTC are also involved with ITC investigations as complainants and respondents. A new one-page overview document shows the ongoing ITC investigations related to smartphones and the products that the complainants would like to have banned from entry into the US market. The good news is that any import bans won't be ordered until long after Christmas. The ITC is faster than courts, but not that fast."
JavaScript/HTML 5 Gaming? 201
cjcela writes "Lately I've seen some HTML 5/JavaScript games popping up on the web. Most of them lack sound, and are not polished, but little by little this is changing. As an example, check Galactic Plunder. While it is only a single-level proof of concept, it is one of the first arcade non-Flash games that I've found playable. Do you know of other comparable or better pure JavaScript games?"
Nuclear Power Could See a Revival 415
shmG writes "As the US moves to reduce dependence on oil, the nuclear industry is looking to expand, with new designs making their way through the regulatory process. No less than three new configurations for nuclear power are being considered for licensing by the US Nuclear Regulatory Commission. The first of them could be generating power in Georgia by 2016."
Fan-Developed Ultima VI Remake Released 161
An anonymous reader writes "20 years after the original game launched, a fan-developed Ultima 6 remake has finally been released! The Ultima 6 Project was formed in 2001 by Sliding Dragon to develop a remake of Origin's Ultima VI: The False Prophet with newer graphics and a more immersive engine. Soon assembled under the banner Archon, the team members, who hail from all over the globe, have set about recreating the world of Britannia, adding an enhanced storyline to bolster intraseries continuity and building on the Ultima legacy in a way that will please fans new and old."
Dragon Age 2 Announced 183
Today BioWare announced a sequel to Dragon Age: Origins, titled Dragon Age 2. They've opened an official site for the game, which shares some vague details and concept art, and promises a trailer in mid-August. The story will apparently span an entire decade and involve a new hero, but it will be located in the same world as the original game. The site says there will be "dynamic new combat mechanics," though the same three basic classes will be available. More information should be forthcoming in this month's issue of Game Informer.
Life-size Eva Unit 01 Being Built In Japan 80
JoshuaInNippon writes "Japan has gone life-size anime model crazy. Last year there was the robotic 1:1 Gundam model that guarded Tokyo for a few months in the summer to mark the series' 30th anniversary, and then there was the giant Gigantor moment that opened in Kobe in the fall in honor of the city's rejuvenation from the devastating 1995 earthquake. Now, an amusement park near Mt. Fuji named Fuji-Q Highland is building an Eva Unit 01 from the popular Neon Genesis Evangelion series, or at least a bust of it, in conjunction with the series' recent movies. The bust will sit in a replica hanger, and reportedly stand around 9 meters tall. Visitors will have the chance, for a little extra money, to have their photo taken in the unit's cockpit, where the series' protagonist-of-sorts Shinji Ikari normally sits. The attraction is set to a cost of over US$1.6 million to build, and open on July 23 of this year. It will also undoubtedly be swamped by crazed fans looking the opportunity to bring their anime dreams to life."
Comment Re:Somewhat Makes Sense from a Diving Perspective (Score 1) 334
I will add....
I drink like a fish. Most of the divers I know do the same. But, we do drink a lot of water before and after diving.
You are correct on the application of O2 on anyone that has symptoms of the bends. Followed by chamber treatment, if available.
Now that I think about it.... maybe I've never heard the bends called "nitrogen poisoning" and that would be a "mental note made" on my part.
Never-the-less, enjoy your diving!
Yes, I'm drinking. =)
Comment Re:Somewhat Makes Sense from a Diving Perspective (Score 1) 334
Congrats on your Open Water certification. I hope you enjoy the new world that is open to you!
However, there is no such thing as nitrogen poisoning. While it is true that when you are under water, your body is experiencing added pressure and the nitrogen from the air in your tank that you breathe has a much harder time escaping your blood stream you can't really be "poisoned" by it. Given you are trained, you know the importance of the 15-20 foot safety stop. The purpose of this is to let your body release any trapped nitrogen it can in the time you spend. Thus, the 3-5 minute safety stop (more if you went past deco limits - a serious no-no). If you do not make the safety stop (or make a rapid ascent), you stand a higher chance of getting the bends - nitrogen bubbles that form in your body and can cause anything from mild tingles of the arms/legs/joints to flat out passing out - and worse.
Now, nitrogen narcosis is a different beast. At the advanced recreational depths of 60-130 feet the added nitrogen will make you feel a little "drunk" and any simple math (one we use on divers going for the Advanced Open Water Cert) will take 2 or 3 times longer to do than they do on the surface. This can cause a diver that isn't prepared a whole world of trouble. You have to watch your gauges, and understand what they mean.
That said, oxygen can kill you at depth. Nitrox is a good course to take so that you understand how oxygen under pressure can be dangerous. Sure, it really has great benefits for bottom time. But, you must understand the mix you have and the depths you plan to go to.
If you are considering diving as a serious hobby, I *highly* recommend going up to the Rescue Diver (or equal) course offered by your local dive shop.
Also, if your local dive shop is talking about nitrogen poisoning, I might find a different local dive shop....
Comment Re:plain and simple (Score 1) 958
Here, looks like you wore yours out towards the end there....
*W key*
Comment Re:The webserver shoulda been running apache... (Score 3, Informative) 814
How about you try clicking the link?
Or checking to see if it actually DOES run IIS?
Sheesh.
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