63dot
Dec 24, 07:16 PM
PC laptop, half the price of a Macbook but with better processor, and one of the editor's picks of Laptop magazine.
Chip NoVaMac
Sep 26, 10:44 AM
I disagree. Live under their roof, live by their rules or at least go through the hassle of trying to get away with breaking them.
If you're old enough to deal with the possible consequences of sex, you're old enough to find a place on your own. If you're not old enough to do that, be sure one of you is sterile before proceeding. I say this a week after my 17 year old cousin gave birth after both being on the pill and using a condom. It happens. If you can deal with that possibility, you're old enough to move out.
Sure, it's easy to be almost certain that nothing will happen. Tell that to my cousin.
I was thinking the same thing myself.
Have not yet read if the gf is 18 or older yet. And that is an issue. For with him being 18, there maybe statutory rape issues - not from her, but her parents.
Hope that all will go well with your cousin in the years to come.
If you're old enough to deal with the possible consequences of sex, you're old enough to find a place on your own. If you're not old enough to do that, be sure one of you is sterile before proceeding. I say this a week after my 17 year old cousin gave birth after both being on the pill and using a condom. It happens. If you can deal with that possibility, you're old enough to move out.
Sure, it's easy to be almost certain that nothing will happen. Tell that to my cousin.
I was thinking the same thing myself.
Have not yet read if the gf is 18 or older yet. And that is an issue. For with him being 18, there maybe statutory rape issues - not from her, but her parents.
Hope that all will go well with your cousin in the years to come.
revelated
Jan 18, 11:57 PM
Part of that is due to engine choices in the US: because many of the engines used by foreign car companies are not federalized, and because US carmakers largley ignore the small car market, we don't get the most efficient engines for small cars.
Case in point: look at small cars sold in both Europe and the US, like the Mini Cooper, Volkswagen Golf, Ford Focus (different version, but same-ish size) or event the Smart. All of these cars come with smaller, more efficient engines in Europe, either as the base engine or as options. The US versions, however, all use larger, less efficient engines and omit the diesel options entirely. Thus, much of potential efficiency of these cars is wasted.
Therefore, it's not that the Altima is much more efficient than the Versa. Rather, the most efficient engine option in the Altima is as efficient as the rather inefficient engine that the Versa is saddled with here in the states. And it's our own fault, because Americans are stereotyped as demanding more powerful engines without regard to fuel economy.
The new Jetta and Passat are no exceptions - they get more engine choices outside the US.
I simply don't agree with this at all. You're basically saying that the Altima's 4 banger is inefficient which couldn't be further from the truth. I can drive to Phoenix, AZ from San Diego, CA - a distance of ~500 miles - on half a tank. I don't call that inefficient at all, especially since I know for a fact that a Prius can't do that. Also the Versa's engine is a 2.0 which should be less powerful but in theory more efficient than the Altima, except for aerodynamics. It's just not. The only advantage the Versa has over the Altima is the interior roof trim - it really does cut wind noise better than the Altima. Beyond that, the Versa is an overpriced piece of crap, quite frankly.
But it's not all small cars in the US that suck. Honda and Acura have been making efficient small cars for years. I don't agree that the small car market is ignored - rather, it's not focused on. Diesel, in my opinion, is a failed market out here. Great concept, but there just isn't enough steam behind it. I applaud Volkswagen for trying. But the reality is that everyone has it wrong. The answer isn't petrol because it's limited, it isn't electric because capacity is at a premium, and it isn't hybrid because the cost is prohibitive. The answer lies in the very thing that surrounds us constantly. I'm afraid I just won't be alive to see people realize it.
Case in point: look at small cars sold in both Europe and the US, like the Mini Cooper, Volkswagen Golf, Ford Focus (different version, but same-ish size) or event the Smart. All of these cars come with smaller, more efficient engines in Europe, either as the base engine or as options. The US versions, however, all use larger, less efficient engines and omit the diesel options entirely. Thus, much of potential efficiency of these cars is wasted.
Therefore, it's not that the Altima is much more efficient than the Versa. Rather, the most efficient engine option in the Altima is as efficient as the rather inefficient engine that the Versa is saddled with here in the states. And it's our own fault, because Americans are stereotyped as demanding more powerful engines without regard to fuel economy.
The new Jetta and Passat are no exceptions - they get more engine choices outside the US.
I simply don't agree with this at all. You're basically saying that the Altima's 4 banger is inefficient which couldn't be further from the truth. I can drive to Phoenix, AZ from San Diego, CA - a distance of ~500 miles - on half a tank. I don't call that inefficient at all, especially since I know for a fact that a Prius can't do that. Also the Versa's engine is a 2.0 which should be less powerful but in theory more efficient than the Altima, except for aerodynamics. It's just not. The only advantage the Versa has over the Altima is the interior roof trim - it really does cut wind noise better than the Altima. Beyond that, the Versa is an overpriced piece of crap, quite frankly.
But it's not all small cars in the US that suck. Honda and Acura have been making efficient small cars for years. I don't agree that the small car market is ignored - rather, it's not focused on. Diesel, in my opinion, is a failed market out here. Great concept, but there just isn't enough steam behind it. I applaud Volkswagen for trying. But the reality is that everyone has it wrong. The answer isn't petrol because it's limited, it isn't electric because capacity is at a premium, and it isn't hybrid because the cost is prohibitive. The answer lies in the very thing that surrounds us constantly. I'm afraid I just won't be alive to see people realize it.
steve2112
Jan 13, 07:14 PM
Two points:
1. I agree about the electrics, to an extent. Years ago, my old man bought an '88 Jetta, and it had two main problems - the electrical systems were horrible, and the body was not properly galvanized. It rusted before our eyes (hole in the floor after just 5 years) and most of the major electrical subsystems needed replacement within 5 years. However, it's worth noting that the Mexican-built VWs and the German-made VWs are quite different in quality. I may be wrong, but I believe that US-market GTIs are still made in Germany, and are the most reliable of the bunch. Several other VW-owning friends of mine have experienced a couple electrical gremlins here or there, but in terms of quality I'd still put VW's cars over the American Big Three for the most part. The interiors especially were superior.
2. Funny that you point out FIAT as a bringer of quality to Chryselr...Chrysler must be pretty bad if that's the case, as FIAT has a reputation for making sensationally unrealiable cars. I'll concede that they have improved dramatically in the last ten years, but you know what I mean. For me, the best thing about FIAT's new relationship with Chrysler will be the arrival of FIATs in the USA and access to FIAT's small car (particularly diesel - fingers crossed) technology.
I consider myself a bit of an automotive enthusaist, and I distinguish between autos that are intended to be appliances(Camry/Accord/Corolla/Minivans/basic Pickups etc etc) versus autos that are intended to be driven by enthusiasts.
The Jetta was always kind of borderline between the two categories, but the VR6 and turbo models were definitely budget enthusiast cars. The same could be said about the Passat as a luxury car. With the new versions, I think they are decidely more "appliance" and less "driver's car".
I had a coworker a couple of years ago who had a Jetta with similar problems. She cursed it every day. There does seem to be a big difference think you are correct about the GTI. I think all the recent problems have shocked the American brands into action, but I wonder if it will stick. Ford has especially been on a roll. They finally wised up and decided to bring their European models to the US.
As for Fiat/Chrysler: I realize Fiat has had issues in the past (Fix It Again, Tony!) but they have improved. The 500 did win European car of the year a couple of years ago, after all. I think more than anything, they have given an influx of cash and permission to upgrade products. Like I said, under Daimler and Cerebus, they were ignored and neglected. The new V6 and current redesigns were already in the works, but Fiat just gave some money to speed up things. They seem to be headed in the right direction, but then again, Chrysler has the most up and down history in the business. Fiat CEO Sergio Marchionne seems to be a good car exec and seems to be making good decisions.
I'm an enthusiast as well. I've had 3 straight Mazdas because they have been reliable, affordable, but still fun to drive. The first gen Mazda 6 is probably the most fun I have had driving a FWD car. Sadly, like VW, they seem to have lost their way chasing the mainstream. The second gen 6 got much bigger and heavier, and seems to have lost its sporting nature. And I can no longer get it with a V6 and manual transmission. I may have bought my last Mazda.
1. I agree about the electrics, to an extent. Years ago, my old man bought an '88 Jetta, and it had two main problems - the electrical systems were horrible, and the body was not properly galvanized. It rusted before our eyes (hole in the floor after just 5 years) and most of the major electrical subsystems needed replacement within 5 years. However, it's worth noting that the Mexican-built VWs and the German-made VWs are quite different in quality. I may be wrong, but I believe that US-market GTIs are still made in Germany, and are the most reliable of the bunch. Several other VW-owning friends of mine have experienced a couple electrical gremlins here or there, but in terms of quality I'd still put VW's cars over the American Big Three for the most part. The interiors especially were superior.
2. Funny that you point out FIAT as a bringer of quality to Chryselr...Chrysler must be pretty bad if that's the case, as FIAT has a reputation for making sensationally unrealiable cars. I'll concede that they have improved dramatically in the last ten years, but you know what I mean. For me, the best thing about FIAT's new relationship with Chrysler will be the arrival of FIATs in the USA and access to FIAT's small car (particularly diesel - fingers crossed) technology.
I consider myself a bit of an automotive enthusaist, and I distinguish between autos that are intended to be appliances(Camry/Accord/Corolla/Minivans/basic Pickups etc etc) versus autos that are intended to be driven by enthusiasts.
The Jetta was always kind of borderline between the two categories, but the VR6 and turbo models were definitely budget enthusiast cars. The same could be said about the Passat as a luxury car. With the new versions, I think they are decidely more "appliance" and less "driver's car".
I had a coworker a couple of years ago who had a Jetta with similar problems. She cursed it every day. There does seem to be a big difference think you are correct about the GTI. I think all the recent problems have shocked the American brands into action, but I wonder if it will stick. Ford has especially been on a roll. They finally wised up and decided to bring their European models to the US.
As for Fiat/Chrysler: I realize Fiat has had issues in the past (Fix It Again, Tony!) but they have improved. The 500 did win European car of the year a couple of years ago, after all. I think more than anything, they have given an influx of cash and permission to upgrade products. Like I said, under Daimler and Cerebus, they were ignored and neglected. The new V6 and current redesigns were already in the works, but Fiat just gave some money to speed up things. They seem to be headed in the right direction, but then again, Chrysler has the most up and down history in the business. Fiat CEO Sergio Marchionne seems to be a good car exec and seems to be making good decisions.
I'm an enthusiast as well. I've had 3 straight Mazdas because they have been reliable, affordable, but still fun to drive. The first gen Mazda 6 is probably the most fun I have had driving a FWD car. Sadly, like VW, they seem to have lost their way chasing the mainstream. The second gen 6 got much bigger and heavier, and seems to have lost its sporting nature. And I can no longer get it with a V6 and manual transmission. I may have bought my last Mazda.
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rychencop
Dec 9, 04:47 PM
Link to original please!
http://www.dodmedia.osd.mil/DVIC_View/Still_Details.cfm?SDAN=DFST8603909&JPGPath=/Assets/Still/1986/Air_Force/DF-ST-86-03909.JPG
http://www.dodmedia.osd.mil/DVIC_View/Still_Details.cfm?SDAN=DFST8603909&JPGPath=/Assets/Still/1986/Air_Force/DF-ST-86-03909.JPG
Bulldog VII
Apr 25, 07:54 AM
Hi all
I was wondering how I can set up my email account to send from my web account on safari
I have entourage & when ever I click on a link to send an email this opens. I want to send them via my web user in safari
I can't find the settings for email anywhere??
Thanks
Phil
I was wondering how I can set up my email account to send from my web account on safari
I have entourage & when ever I click on a link to send an email this opens. I want to send them via my web user in safari
I can't find the settings for email anywhere??
Thanks
Phil
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Beej
Aug 15, 03:10 AM
*Beej dances a happy dance*
:D
:D
Shaduu
Sep 10, 11:05 AM
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/118566/Sushi.png
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Hrududu
Jul 11, 12:31 AM
A well known auction site (http://cgi.ebay.com/iBook-G3-Clamshell-CD-Door-Bezel-Tangerine-/120593191289?cmd=ViewItem&pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1c13ea1179#ht_500wt_928)
qpawn
Dec 19, 01:38 AM
That's very interesting. Is the pattern symbolic (apart from the Apple logo)? :)
Nah, just a random pattern I put together (apart from the Apple logo). ;)
Nah, just a random pattern I put together (apart from the Apple logo). ;)
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buyusfear
Feb 1, 12:08 PM
I have been beyond busy this past year, and haven't been able to post my guitart desktops, something I tried to do monthly.
So here's hitting back with a bang and making up for the missed months
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v679/buyusfear1/Jan2011LesPaulprawn1.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v679/buyusfear1/Jan2011LesPaulprawn1a.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v679/buyusfear1/Jan2011LesPaulprawn9.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v679/buyusfear1/Jan2011LesPaulprawn2a.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v679/buyusfear1/Jan2011LesPaulprawn3.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v679/buyusfear1/Jan2011LesPaulprawn4.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v679/buyusfear1/Jan2011LesPaulprawn8.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v679/buyusfear1/Jan2011LesPaulprawn6.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v679/buyusfear1/Jan2011LesPaulprawn7.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v679/buyusfear1/Jan2011LesPaulprawn10.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v679/buyusfear1/Jan2011LesPaulprawn2.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v679/buyusfear1/Jan2011LesPaulprawn5.jpg
And the links to high rez versions.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v679/buyusfear1/LargeLPs.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v679/buyusfear1/LargeLPs1.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v679/buyusfear1/LargeLPs2.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v679/buyusfear1/LargeLPs3.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v679/buyusfear1/LargeLPs4.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v679/buyusfear1/LargeLPs5.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v679/buyusfear1/LargeLPs6.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v679/buyusfear1/LargeLPs7.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v679/buyusfear1/LargeLPs8.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v679/buyusfear1/LargeLPs9.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v679/buyusfear1/LargeLPs10.jpg
So here's hitting back with a bang and making up for the missed months
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v679/buyusfear1/Jan2011LesPaulprawn1.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v679/buyusfear1/Jan2011LesPaulprawn1a.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v679/buyusfear1/Jan2011LesPaulprawn9.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v679/buyusfear1/Jan2011LesPaulprawn2a.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v679/buyusfear1/Jan2011LesPaulprawn3.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v679/buyusfear1/Jan2011LesPaulprawn4.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v679/buyusfear1/Jan2011LesPaulprawn8.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v679/buyusfear1/Jan2011LesPaulprawn6.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v679/buyusfear1/Jan2011LesPaulprawn7.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v679/buyusfear1/Jan2011LesPaulprawn10.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v679/buyusfear1/Jan2011LesPaulprawn2.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v679/buyusfear1/Jan2011LesPaulprawn5.jpg
And the links to high rez versions.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v679/buyusfear1/LargeLPs.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v679/buyusfear1/LargeLPs1.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v679/buyusfear1/LargeLPs2.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v679/buyusfear1/LargeLPs3.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v679/buyusfear1/LargeLPs4.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v679/buyusfear1/LargeLPs5.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v679/buyusfear1/LargeLPs6.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v679/buyusfear1/LargeLPs7.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v679/buyusfear1/LargeLPs8.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v679/buyusfear1/LargeLPs9.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v679/buyusfear1/LargeLPs10.jpg
BRLawyer
Sep 27, 12:01 PM
still not worth it.
But for those of you that it is worth it (or have money enough to not care), and are clamoring about an iCal feature, Leopard server has some of that stuff in there, so who knows, it may also be in the works.
http://www.apple.com/server/macosx/leopard/
I am SpyMac Club member until late and I must say most features are close to useless...forums are a mess, I don't have time for blogging/webdesigning, one takes a long while to upload something to the online disk and syncing is sketchy...
This means that .Mac is still pretty far off for me as well...after all, I can barely cope with answering my own emails...:(
But for those of you that it is worth it (or have money enough to not care), and are clamoring about an iCal feature, Leopard server has some of that stuff in there, so who knows, it may also be in the works.
http://www.apple.com/server/macosx/leopard/
I am SpyMac Club member until late and I must say most features are close to useless...forums are a mess, I don't have time for blogging/webdesigning, one takes a long while to upload something to the online disk and syncing is sketchy...
This means that .Mac is still pretty far off for me as well...after all, I can barely cope with answering my own emails...:(
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wywern209
Apr 1, 11:15 PM
I wish Apple would make cheaper computers. I'm stuck with a $299 Hackintosh.
For the life of me, I cannot afford tuition and a $999 Macbook.
get a previous yr macbook(pro). cheaper and probably as fast for your needs.
For the life of me, I cannot afford tuition and a $999 Macbook.
get a previous yr macbook(pro). cheaper and probably as fast for your needs.
reckless_0001
Oct 5, 04:54 PM
Sounds awesome, but I'll still stick with Camino until Safari speeds up a bit and is more stable. Those were my only two issues.
Fishes,
narco.
Download the Safari Webkit Nightly, it's plenty fast. Today's build is pretty stable too (r16812)...
http://nightly.webkit.org/
Fishes,
narco.
Download the Safari Webkit Nightly, it's plenty fast. Today's build is pretty stable too (r16812)...
http://nightly.webkit.org/
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Luph67
Mar 23, 10:50 AM
Is he the reason OS X has such bad opengl support?
AndrewR23
Mar 27, 08:54 PM
LOL. Yeah that proves it's him. I'm CIA, I know these things.
You don't believe me? He sent that to my eBay and now the auction is cancelled like he just said he was going to do. Sucks but I dont think that other guy is going to get his money back. Not like we are going to find out either.
You don't believe me? He sent that to my eBay and now the auction is cancelled like he just said he was going to do. Sucks but I dont think that other guy is going to get his money back. Not like we are going to find out either.
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Sic
Nov 2, 05:05 AM
best thing you can do is get yourself over to www.php.net and join their mailing lists. they're fantastic with their help on there...you'll always find an answer to any question you have.
other than that, i just refer to books
other than that, i just refer to books
MacManDan
Jul 23, 10:12 AM
Open up a terminal window and type:
curl -O enter-the-movies-url-here
(note that it is a capital o, not a zero)
That should download the file to the folder that you initiate the command in. For more information, call curl's man page (type "man curl" sans quotes in the terminal window).
Let me know .. :)
curl -O enter-the-movies-url-here
(note that it is a capital o, not a zero)
That should download the file to the folder that you initiate the command in. For more information, call curl's man page (type "man curl" sans quotes in the terminal window).
Let me know .. :)
KindredMAC
Nov 19, 12:24 PM
Someone call the WAAAAA-Ambulance.....
The emailer is most likely an early adopter who feels cheated...
So is this guy going to write to Steve Jobs every time he finds an iPad on eBay for $100 less than retail? How about 1� auctions?
If TJ Maxx got their hands on enough stock who the F cares and go pick one up if you want one! I'm personally waiting for Gen 2 with FaceTime.
The emailer is most likely an early adopter who feels cheated...
So is this guy going to write to Steve Jobs every time he finds an iPad on eBay for $100 less than retail? How about 1� auctions?
If TJ Maxx got their hands on enough stock who the F cares and go pick one up if you want one! I'm personally waiting for Gen 2 with FaceTime.
AppliedVisual
Nov 2, 09:18 PM
Could we see a picture of your engraving please?
I've tried snapping pictures of my engraving, but my camera won't pick up anything but a blur... But for what it's worth, it seems the Capital letters / numbers are exactly 1/16th of an inch in height.
I've tried snapping pictures of my engraving, but my camera won't pick up anything but a blur... But for what it's worth, it seems the Capital letters / numbers are exactly 1/16th of an inch in height.
Metatron
Sep 26, 10:25 AM
I chose not to comment about the situation but to say....what a sad, screwed up world we live in. Take what you may out of that.
MacBytes
Feb 23, 07:17 PM
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Poisoned1
May 5, 10:44 AM
I was thinking about this game and if it would work on an 11" mba ultimate.
i tried searching forums for "macbook air rift" and nothing came up so i thought id post it and see if anyone had any success. Even if you have to play at lowest settings, that would be fine for me. Sorry if i missed a thread that discusses this already. Thanks for any helpful replies.
i tried searching forums for "macbook air rift" and nothing came up so i thought id post it and see if anyone had any success. Even if you have to play at lowest settings, that would be fine for me. Sorry if i missed a thread that discusses this already. Thanks for any helpful replies.
sivaprakash
May 2, 10:02 AM
Hi
Please let me know if there is any good Open Source Chart Library for iPhone?
Thanks
Siva
Please let me know if there is any good Open Source Chart Library for iPhone?
Thanks
Siva
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