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  1. Yeeeeeaaaaassssssss.............
  2. I know we've all probably seen this, but I never get bored with these: It took me a few moments to 'see' the Junior Jazz Dance Class.... 15 Worst Corporate Logo Fails - Business Insider
  3. Ah yes, but when MS had the logo consultants in, one of their first questions was 'Your name is Windows - why are you a flag?' Redesigning the Windows Logo A logo should be instantly identifiable across a room. They (top companies, at least) care nothing for complexity, artistry - it's all about recognition, nothing else. Take the Orange logo - the work 'orange' in Helvetica in an orange box. Simple, but you can pick it out at half a mile. Of course, that's not to say that the new simple Windows logo is any good... In most cases, simple is good. http://speckyboy.com/2011/06/15/30-of-the-most-iconic-logos-and-brands/ When Steve Jobs was making his NeXT computer system, he had Paul Rand design the logo. He asked Rand for choices, but Rand said there will be no choice - but you will pay me $100,000 whether you use it or not. You could argue one hundred grand is a lot for a square, but Steve liked it. Creative Review - Rand v Jobs: when egos collide This is an engaging read, by the way, and details some of the design process that led to the NeXT logo. http://imprint.printmag.com/branding/paul-rand-steve-jobs/
  4. I found some more videos. Enjoy. A mashup of Sinclair Research history http://youtu.be/WUDPSzhfPQo BBC's Horizon from 1989: Anatomy of an Inventor (narrated by Paul Vaughan, the definitive voice of 'Horizon') http://youtu.be/jh1LNsptktU
  5. Internet Browser Software Review 2012 - TopTenREVIEWS
  6. Don't forget to use the zoom control! It's rather good. Curiosity rover: Martian solar day 2
  7. There was a rumour they were going to use bifid screws. They're an absolute nightmare to get out.
  8. Is Squid actually running properly? What platform are you using? On Centos/RH, try the command service squid status A common fault when you regenerate the cache directories is the error 'Squid is started but no running copy' or something like that.
  9. From the Schwalbe PDF I linked to earlier... This came as a surprise to me - I then reduced my pressure on my mountain bike and indeed I did go quicker, even uphill. It seems counter intuitive, but it's true.
  10. Punctures are your enemy, so get good puncture resistant tyres. I've used Schwalbe Marathons and Continental City Rides and they've been fantastic, even on canal paths. I'd say the Continental tyres roll faster than the Marathons. Unless you genuinely go off road, avoid tyres with substantial tread. Tread is to provide grip on a loose or rough surface and mud, not to dissipate water (unlike a car tyre). Unlike a car, you cannot aquaplane a bike (under 160mph), so unless you're off-road, tread reduces the contact with the road. By and large tread is not needed. Carry spare tubes and swap them when you puncture. Repair the tubes later at your leisure. This is a good read and dispels myths about fat vs thin tyres and rolling resistance. http://www.schwalbe.co.uk/_webedit/uploaded-files/All%20Files/Technical%20Info.pdf
  11. Yip, six miles each way, every day, rain or shine. Mostly rain. For trousers, Ronhill Bikester trousers are ace (the original, unlined ones). Not tight like lycra, but won't flap like trousers. Extremely durable, quick to dry. Jacket - Montane Pertex ultralightweight top rolled up to tennis ball size, always with me for the occasional shower. When it's cold or wet, Altura or Mountain Life cycle jacket. Both are great. Most importantly - get some overshoes. There's not much worse than putting on cold and wet shoes for your ride home. With overshoes, they keep your shoes dry. Also fit you bike with full-wheel mudguards
  12. Looks good. I wonder who'll make the first web-based browser....
  13. My error - you specifically want CSV.
  14. I haven't done much with Commandreporter, but the help screen says this: If it's outputting to console, it should be possible to pipe it further, if need be.
  15. Quite so. After all, "Dees people need ayuh!"
  16. Oh that takes me back. I loved most music as a teen in the '80s, from Deep Purple/Sabbath to early rap and just about everything in between. This was my staple rap stuff of the era: Doesn't start till 0:40. I LOVED the robot voice on this track (3:10) We can't forget Perfect Beat by Afrika Bambaataa, can we? http://youtu.be/2RJlYzBhLg4 And of course this needs no introduction, so I won't give it one. Oh, I just did, didn't I....
  17. I'm not so sure. I think it's a nasty, provocative and bigoted paper. It's best avoided.
  18. Yes. Yes it is. But only the once. Joking aside, you shouldn't waste your time on the Daily Mail. Like an addictive narcotic, it's tempting to look in on it once in a while, but it leaves you the poorer for it. If reading an article in the DM doesn't make you angry or aggrieved towards a sector of society then the editors have not done their job well. As for the comments, the range from imbecilic to neurotic. The occasional sane soul has their comments down-voted to obscurity.
  19. A photo-realistic one of someone sitting on the toilet reading a paper would be a great design. Might copyright that....
  20. We're well into August and I still haven't been camping this year, the weather has been that bad. Here are some nice tents to make you smile. Blog: 15 Cool Tents for Chic Camping Vacations
  21. Boot the laptop with a copy of Knoppix. This will eliminate any crazy settings that Windows may have. Knoppix Linux Boot CD, Download Disk and Documents, Discuss, Get Help
  22. With some modifications, I suspect you're right. Why don't they debate, say, gravity in the same way? I mean, we could introduce the theory that 'the earth sucks' as an alternative viewpoint to that of gravity, then teach that to 'give a balance'. It's tongue in cheek, but ....
  23. Yes, an astonishing achievement. And being nuclear powered, the experiments and data could continue for decades. Now, the big question - what if evidence of life is discovered?
  24. @limbo is right. It's far better to have an associative table for better data normalisation. e.g. Scan Table ----------- Object ID | Scan date Object 14 | 06/08/2012 Object 13 | 05/08/2012 Object 14 | 03/09/2011 Object 12 | 03/09/2011 As for your query, you could use a "SELECT DISTINCT" from the scan table, with an "ORDER BY scan_date DESC" to get the latest scan date for an object.
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