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Krixtal Icefluxor
INLAND EMPIRE Galactic
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Posted - 2013.04.22 22:56:00 -
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Alerted by Tweet from William Gibson: http://kottke.org/13/04/dont-mess-with-texass-old-computers There is much to be said in favour of modern journalism. By giving us the opinions of the uneducated, it keeps us in touch with the ignorance of the community.-á-á-á-á - Oscar Wilde |
Alara IonStorm
4921
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Posted - 2013.04.22 23:32:00 -
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Everything is bigger in Texas. |
Unsuccessful At Everything
The Troll Bridge
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Posted - 2013.04.23 00:17:00 -
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They just dont make them like they used to.
::sigh:: Since the cessation of their usefulness is imminent, may I appropriate your belongings? |
Micheal Dietrich
Kings Gambit Black
1618
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Posted - 2013.04.23 00:42:00 -
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Unsuccessful At Everything wrote:They just dont make them like they used to.
::sigh::
That is too true. Yesterday my dad was showing me a 1965 mixer that they've had in storage for years. Not only does it mix, but it also comes with a blender attachment and a meat grinder. A freaking meat grinder. When's the last time anyone ever had something like that as part of their standard kitchenware? He did a online search and as far as he can see he is the only person who has one of these mixers complete with all attachments, and he even has the instructions. And the best part is that it still works. Out of Pod is getting In the Pod - Join in game channel IG OOPE |
Daimon Kaiera
Kraken.
233
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Posted - 2013.04.23 06:13:00 -
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Unsuccessful At Everything wrote:They just dont make them like they used to.
::sigh::
The Amiga 500. Look it up. Here by talk start if go able? |
pussnheels
The Fiction Factory
1147
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Posted - 2013.04.23 09:20:00 -
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i remember reading something about the first computers that some of the scientist said that there will be only a few hundred of them in the future only for some selected universities
I also remember that todays cellphones have computing power than what available in the saturn rockets that brought us to the moon
time flies I do not agree with what you are saying , but i will defend to the death your right to say it...... Voltaire |
Alara IonStorm
4929
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Posted - 2013.04.23 10:42:00 -
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pussnheels wrote: I also remember that todays cellphones have computing power than what available in the saturn rockets that brought us to the moon
Now only if today's cell phones had the reception of the Saturn Rocket, NASA never dropped calls. |
Daimon Kaiera
Kraken.
234
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Posted - 2013.04.23 11:38:00 -
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Alara IonStorm wrote:pussnheels wrote: I also remember that todays cellphones have computing power than what available in the saturn rockets that brought us to the moon
Now only if today's cell phones had the reception of the Saturn Rocket, NASA never dropped calls.
There's not much to disrupt your signal
IN SPACE Here by talk start if go able? |
Kitty Bear
Disturbed Friends Of Diazepam Tribal Band
623
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Posted - 2013.04.23 14:35:00 -
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Daimon Kaiera wrote:Alara IonStorm wrote:pussnheels wrote: I also remember that todays cellphones have computing power than what available in the saturn rockets that brought us to the moon
Now only if today's cell phones had the reception of the Saturn Rocket, NASA never dropped calls. There's not much to disrupt your signal IN SPACE
Solar Flare ..... look it up. |
Daimon Kaiera
Kraken.
239
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Posted - 2013.04.23 19:13:00 -
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Kitty Bear wrote:Daimon Kaiera wrote:Alara IonStorm wrote:pussnheels wrote: I also remember that todays cellphones have computing power than what available in the saturn rockets that brought us to the moon
Now only if today's cell phones had the reception of the Saturn Rocket, NASA never dropped calls. There's not much to disrupt your signal IN SPACE Solar Flare ..... look it up.
Not much.
As compared to on the surface of Earth. Here by talk start if go able? |
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silens vesica
Corsair Cartel
1400
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Posted - 2013.04.23 19:56:00 -
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Micheal Dietrich wrote:Unsuccessful At Everything wrote:They just dont make them like they used to.
::sigh:: That is too true. Yesterday my dad was showing me a 1965 mixer that they've had in storage for years. Not only does it mix, but it also comes with a blender attachment and a meat grinder. A freaking meat grinder. When's the last time anyone ever had something like that as part of their standard kitchenware? His google-fu is weak: http://www.kitchenaid.com/flash.cmd?/#/page/home
Readily available all over the place.
Edit: Meat grinder, grain mill, slicer, and can-opener attachments - just to start. Tell someone you love them today, because life is short. But scream it at them in Esperanto, because life is also terrifying and confusing.
Didn't vote? Then you voted for NulBloc |
Krixtal Icefluxor
INLAND EMPIRE Galactic
4521
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Posted - 2013.04.23 21:08:00 -
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Daimon Kaiera wrote:
There's not much to disrupt your signal
IN SPACE
The back side of the Moon (or any other planet). There is much to be said in favour of modern journalism. By giving us the opinions of the uneducated, it keeps us in touch with the ignorance of the community.-á-á-á-á - Oscar Wilde |
Sodium Canine
Sovereign Front Sovereign Fleet
10
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Posted - 2013.04.23 22:29:00 -
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silens vesica wrote:Micheal Dietrich wrote:Unsuccessful At Everything wrote:They just dont make them like they used to.
::sigh:: That is too true. Yesterday my dad was showing me a 1965 mixer that they've had in storage for years. Not only does it mix, but it also comes with a blender attachment and a meat grinder. A freaking meat grinder. When's the last time anyone ever had something like that as part of their standard kitchenware? His google-fu is weak: http://www.kitchenaid.com/flash.cmd?/#/page/homeReadily available all over the place. Edit: Meat grinder, grain mill, slicer, and can-opener attachments - just to start.
Putting mine to work this weekend. Hungarian paprika sausage, and maybe some kielbasa. |
Micheal Dietrich
Kings Gambit Black
1620
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Posted - 2013.04.23 22:46:00 -
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silens vesica wrote:Micheal Dietrich wrote:Unsuccessful At Everything wrote:They just dont make them like they used to.
::sigh:: That is too true. Yesterday my dad was showing me a 1965 mixer that they've had in storage for years. Not only does it mix, but it also comes with a blender attachment and a meat grinder. A freaking meat grinder. When's the last time anyone ever had something like that as part of their standard kitchenware? His google-fu is weak: http://www.kitchenaid.com/flash.cmd?/#/page/homeReadily available all over the place. Edit: Meat grinder, grain mill, slicer, and can-opener attachments - just to start.
Sweet. But his is vintage which was kind of the point I was trying to make. It looks closer to this but with the old white instead of chrome/metal. Several people had the same model but almost all of them have something missing. Out of Pod is getting In the Pod - Join in game channel IG OOPE |
Marie Hartinez
Aries Munitions and Defense
346
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Posted - 2013.04.24 17:41:00 -
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Micheal Dietrich wrote:Unsuccessful At Everything wrote:They just dont make them like they used to.
::sigh:: That is too true. Yesterday my dad was showing me a 1965 mixer that they've had in storage for years. Not only does it mix, but it also comes with a blender attachment and a meat grinder. A freaking meat grinder. When's the last time anyone ever had something like that as part of their standard kitchenware? He did a online search and as far as he can see he is the only person who has one of these mixers complete with all attachments, and he even has the instructions. And the best part is that it still works.
While I don't have a meat grinder for my Kitchenaid stand mixer, I so could use one. Mine does have a beater, wisk, and bread attachments.
Our stand mixer is no where near as old as your dad's, but we've had it about 6 years and it was a factory refurb. Never had a problem with it. Unless I forget to plug it in. Its plug looks so similar to the coffee maker's plug. Surrender is still your slightly less painful option. |
silens vesica
Corsair Cartel
1429
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Posted - 2013.04.24 17:49:00 -
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Micheal Dietrich wrote:silens vesica wrote:Micheal Dietrich wrote:Unsuccessful At Everything wrote:They just dont make them like they used to.
::sigh:: That is too true. Yesterday my dad was showing me a 1965 mixer that they've had in storage for years. Not only does it mix, but it also comes with a blender attachment and a meat grinder. A freaking meat grinder. When's the last time anyone ever had something like that as part of their standard kitchenware? His google-fu is weak: http://www.kitchenaid.com/flash.cmd?/#/page/homeReadily available all over the place. Edit: Meat grinder, grain mill, slicer, and can-opener attachments - just to start. Sweet. But his is vintage which was kind of the point I was trying to make. It looks closer to this but with the old white instead of chrome/metal. Several people had the same model but almost all of them have something missing. Ah.
My grandmother had one like that, with boxes of accessories, but it vanished when she passed on.
Tell someone you love them today, because life is short. But scream it at them in Esperanto, because life is also terrifying and confusing.
Didn't vote? Then you voted for NulBloc |
Krixtal Icefluxor
INLAND EMPIRE Galactic
4627
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Posted - 2013.04.24 18:56:00 -
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silens vesica wrote:
My grandmother had one like that, with boxes of accessories, but it vanished when she passed on.
She took it with her. There is much to be said in favour of modern journalism. By giving us the opinions of the uneducated, it keeps us in touch with the ignorance of the community.-á-á-á-á - Oscar Wilde |
silens vesica
Corsair Cartel
1432
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Posted - 2013.04.24 19:07:00 -
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Krixtal Icefluxor wrote:silens vesica wrote:
My grandmother had one like that, with boxes of accessories, but it vanished when she passed on.
She took it with her. Wouldn't put it past her. Tell someone you love them today, because life is short. But scream it at them in Esperanto, because life is also terrifying and confusing.
Didn't vote? Then you voted for NulBloc |
Angelique Duchemin
Serenity Prime Kraken.
508
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Posted - 2013.04.25 04:53:00 -
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Micheal Dietrich wrote:Unsuccessful At Everything wrote:They just dont make them like they used to.
::sigh:: That is too true. Yesterday my dad was showing me a 1965 mixer that they've had in storage for years. Not only does it mix, but it also comes with a blender attachment and a meat grinder. A freaking meat grinder. When's the last time anyone ever had something like that as part of their standard kitchenware? He did a online search and as far as he can see he is the only person who has one of these mixers complete with all attachments, and he even has the instructions. And the best part is that it still works.
I have a 170 Euro blender I in the summer of 2011. and it has now started to need "wind up" time when you start it. I do not expect it to survive this summer.
We miss you Saede. |
pussnheels
The Fiction Factory
1149
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Posted - 2013.04.25 05:47:00 -
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well it is Texas one of the few places in the western world where schools do not teach kids about evolution and where anything that isn't made in the USA is treated as a commie terrorist jihad conspiracy
that piece of machine belongs in a museum , if there actual is one there that show something else than ...you know what I do not agree with what you are saying , but i will defend to the death your right to say it...... Voltaire |
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Krixtal Icefluxor
INLAND EMPIRE Galactic
4761
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Posted - 2013.04.25 06:03:00 -
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pussnheels wrote:well it is Texas one of the few places in the western world where schools do not teach kids about evolution and where anything that isn't made in the USA is treated as a commie terrorist jihad conspiracy
There are stories now about the delayed opening this Labor Day of the new eastern section of the Oakland-San Francisco Bay Bridge. Why ??? Most of the bridge parts were built in China, but a little over 200 special metallic bolts have now cracked and unusable and must be replaced and they are not sure how to do it. They are the only bridge parts manufactured in the USA.
Of course. There is much to be said in favour of modern journalism. By giving us the opinions of the uneducated, it keeps us in touch with the ignorance of the community.-á-á-á-á - Oscar Wilde |
pussnheels
The Fiction Factory
1150
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Posted - 2013.04.25 07:22:00 -
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Krixtal Icefluxor wrote:pussnheels wrote:well it is Texas one of the few places in the western world where schools do not teach kids about evolution and where anything that isn't made in the USA is treated as a commie terrorist jihad conspiracy
There are stories now about the delayed opening this Labor Day of the new eastern section of the Oakland-San Francisco Bay Bridge. Why ??? Most of the bridge parts were built in China, but a little over 200 special metallic bolts have now cracked and unusable and must be replaced and they are not sure how to do it. They are the only bridge parts manufactured in the USA. Of course. overspecialization the bane of todays society and not only in the USA
I see that on in my office floor every day , recently graduated and with a air like they just invented the wheel full of ideas on how people should do this , but please do not ask them to make a simple spreadsheet I do not agree with what you are saying , but i will defend to the death your right to say it...... Voltaire |
Krixtal Icefluxor
INLAND EMPIRE Galactic
4765
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Posted - 2013.04.25 08:09:00 -
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pussnheels wrote: overspecialization the bane of todays society and not only in the USA
I see that on in my office floor every day , recently graduated and with a air like they just invented the wheel full of ideas on how people should do this , but please do not ask them to make a simple spreadsheet
For real. American Manufacturing has sunk so low the past 25 years, it's literally embarrassing.
But I'm still up in Tampa, FL listening to the amazing EVE Symphony Thing for the 5th Time. There is much to be said in favour of modern journalism. By giving us the opinions of the uneducated, it keeps us in touch with the ignorance of the community.-á-á-á-á - Oscar Wilde |
silens vesica
Corsair Cartel
1444
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Posted - 2013.04.25 15:09:00 -
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pussnheels wrote: that piece of machine belongs in a museum...
Why? It's doing just fine and exactly what the company needs it to be doing. Tell someone you love them today, because life is short. But scream it at them in Esperanto, because life is also terrifying and confusing.
Didn't vote? Then you voted for NulBloc |
Angelique Duchemin
Serenity Prime Kraken.
511
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Posted - 2013.04.25 19:33:00 -
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silens vesica wrote:pussnheels wrote: that piece of machine belongs in a museum...
Why? It's doing just fine and exactly what the company needs it to be doing.
So did asbestos. It didn't go out of use because it all of a sudden was no longer flame-retardant. We miss you Saede. |
silens vesica
Corsair Cartel
1452
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Posted - 2013.04.25 20:19:00 -
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Angelique Duchemin wrote:silens vesica wrote:pussnheels wrote: that piece of machine belongs in a museum...
Why? It's doing just fine and exactly what the company needs it to be doing. So did asbestos. It didn't go out of use because it all of a sudden was no longer flame-retardant. So... You're saying this old computer is a health threat, then?
Sorry, you'll have to try again. Tell someone you love them today, because life is short. But scream it at them in Esperanto, because life is also terrifying and confusing.
Didn't vote? Then you voted for NulBloc |
Marie Hartinez
Aries Munitions and Defense
366
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Posted - 2013.04.26 01:20:00 -
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silens vesica wrote:Angelique Duchemin wrote:silens vesica wrote:pussnheels wrote: that piece of machine belongs in a museum...
Why? It's doing just fine and exactly what the company needs it to be doing. So did asbestos. It didn't go out of use because it all of a sudden was no longer flame-retardant. So... You're saying this old computer is a health threat, then? Sorry, you'll have to try again.
It may, or may not, be drawing more power then a modern computer. But why stop using it if it still does the job?
Surrender is still your slightly less painful option. |
Krixtal Icefluxor
INLAND EMPIRE Galactic
4883
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Posted - 2013.04.26 01:27:00 -
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I just can't believe it is still working, and apparently without too much fussy maintenance. That would have driven them to replace it. There is much to be said in favour of modern journalism. By giving us the opinions of the uneducated, it keeps us in touch with the ignorance of the community.-á-á-á-á - Oscar Wilde |
Commissar Kate
Ishuk-Raata Enforcement Directive
1571
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Posted - 2013.04.26 01:32:00 -
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Can it play Crysis?
On a more serious note, I hope they keep using that thing, screw modern technology. Set Lasers for Fun!!! |
Kirjava
Deep Core Mining Inc. Caldari State
3020
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Posted - 2013.04.26 01:33:00 -
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Krixtal Icefluxor wrote:pussnheels wrote:well it is Texas one of the few places in the western world where schools do not teach kids about evolution and where anything that isn't made in the USA is treated as a commie terrorist jihad conspiracy
There are stories now about the delayed opening this Labor Day of the new eastern section of the Oakland-San Francisco Bay Bridge. Why ??? Most of the bridge parts were built in China, but a little over 200 special metallic bolts have now cracked and unusable and must be replaced and they are not sure how to do it. They are the only bridge parts manufactured in the USA. Of course. This doesn't surprise me in the slightest. US Steel is mostly recycled which yields an inferior strength against initial production. You can increase the strength of the recycled material but thats more expensive than using raw ore and coke in the first place.
Its getting interesting, doing Structural Engineering in Scotland at the moment and it looks like large chunks of my year are moving to America to work on the rebuilding of the US infrastructure networks. Seems like the US has been so focused for so long on programming which is being outsourced to India, and finance which is stagnating/imploding/being sucked in by London/Singapore that it lacks Engineers.
pussnheels wrote: overspecialization the bane of todays society and not only in the USA
I see that on in my office floor every day , recently graduated and with a air like they just invented the wheel full of ideas on how people should do this , but please do not ask them to make a simple spreadsheet
I ask this every chance I get, but in your workplace what would you consider overspecialised? PhD? Masters? Just a general overspecialisation across the board?...
Haruhiists - Overloading Out of Pod discussions since 2007. Cardinal Kirjava - Redeclaring the Crusade in the name of the Goddess since 2012. /S¦¦GùòGÇ+GÇ+GùòS¦¦\ |
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