Random Thoughts II - Page 1004

blynk · 15th April 2016, 14:52

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Originally Posted by StN

You could join the dots and think of what happened in that location around that time. I would imagine it was big news, and caused quite a kerfuffle.

Yeah, I finally put 2 and 2 together, and a quick google search for the name found an article to confirm it

CCS · 15th April 2016, 15:19

Well I can't figure out jack shit so GIMME SOME FUCKEN HINTS.

spigalau · 15th April 2016, 17:31

You will rofl when you figure out who PJS & YMA are.

madmaxii · 15th April 2016, 17:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by spigalau

You will rofl when you figure out who PJS & YMA are.

You will indeed

blynk · 15th April 2016, 17:38

Why are we saying PJS. We aren't in England, we can say that its Elton John

madmaxii · 16th April 2016, 23:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by blynk

Why are we saying PJS. We aren't in England, we can say that its Elton John

Yes, yes it is. In a paddling pool of olive oil.

http://order-order.com/2016/04/14/no...reaten-google/

The mind boggles really.

Kryten · 18th April 2016, 13:07

Working my way through my backlog of games and finally gave the new Wolfenstein a go. Discovered the easter egg that lets you play the first level of the original Wolf3D and was mildly disturbed that I can still remember where all of the secret doors are in that level.

pxpx · 19th April 2016, 16:20

slow work day today so I've been researching my next DIY construction project which is laying a concrete slab underneath my house for a new basement. Reading about subgrade stabilisation chemicals (hydrated lime etc), proper mixing of concrete for high strength applications, reinforcing methods etc etc.

There's a huge volume of information out there... and the number of people who have filmed themselves pouring concrete slabs and uploaded it to youtube is bizarre, but so helpful.

blynk · 19th April 2016, 17:26

The amount of youtube clips out there is amazing. Very helpful to watch a couple to get some tips & tricks

Juju · 20th April 2016, 10:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by pxpx

slow work day today so I've been researching my next DIY construction project which is laying a concrete slab underneath my house for a new basement. Reading about subgrade stabilisation chemicals (hydrated lime etc), proper mixing of concrete for high strength applications, reinforcing methods etc etc.

There's a huge volume of information out there... and the number of people who have filmed themselves pouring concrete slabs and uploaded it to youtube is bizarre, but so helpful.

Would have thought something like that would require building consent, engineering input and producer statement yadda yadda bullshit?

pxpx · 20th April 2016, 11:07

Yeah I am looking into that, but there's no reason I can't do the heavy lifting myself. Anyways, I don't think it does need one because:

- it's small, only (4m x 2m)
- it's within the existing building footprint,
- there's no increase to impermeable surfaces (thanks GIS viewer!)
- it's not load bearing because...
- ...there's no modification to existing foundations

fixed_truth · 22nd April 2016, 08:30

Prince Dead at 57

Didn't see that one coming, RIP.

Lightspeed · 22nd April 2016, 09:04

No way. That sucks. Prince was a real as it gets.

pxpx · 22nd April 2016, 09:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lightspeed

No way. That sucks. Prince was a real as it gets.

https://youtu.be/6SFNW5F8K9Y?t=199

Cyberbob · 22nd April 2016, 11:13

In memoriam.

StN · 22nd April 2016, 20:19

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Originally Posted by Cyberbob

In memoriam.

Cyberbob · 23rd April 2016, 00:51

Yep, I thought of that one too. I wonder if any of those videos will come out of the vault now

Lightspeed · 24th April 2016, 00:23

That was excellent.

I totally forgot about this song. Brings back memories.

Lightspeed · 24th April 2016, 00:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cyberbob

I wonder if any of those videos will come out of the vault now

We might have to wonder for some time:
Questions Mount Over Prince’s Music Catalog

Maybe he left detailed instructions on what would happen with it all? I'd love to see Kevin Smith's documentary. I'm assuming that hasn't been released?

Edit: Seems it wasn't.

fixed_truth · 24th April 2016, 22:09

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This is the crux of Tyson’s point: if we take it as read that it is, in principle, possible to simulate a universe in some way, at some point in the future, then we have to assume that on an infinite timeline some species, somewhere, will simulate the universe. And if the universe will be perfectly, or near-perfectly, simulated at some point, then we have to examine the possibility that we live inside such a universe. And, on a truly infinite timeline, we might expect an almost infinite number of simulations to arise from an almost infinite number or civilizations — and indeed, a sophisticated-enough simulation might be able to let its simulated denizens themselves run universal simulations, and at that point all bets are officially off.

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Does this prove that Tyson and his colleagues are wrong? No. But it does prove that their thinking here is inherently useless — that is, that they could be right and until we can prove it with real evidence, their correct statements would still be useless. As the old saying goes, we should be open-minded — just not so open-minded our brains fall out.

http://www.extremetech.com/extreme/2...s-a-simulation

Ab · 25th April 2016, 08:19

tech JERNALISM, ladies and gentlemen

Nothing · 27th April 2016, 21:56

So, I know there's a thread specifically for this, but nobody has posted there since last year, and I was hoping to get some recommendations before I spend $$$ sometime in the next day or two.

I'm looking at getting the bones of a new PC, since my current one is playing up in a variety of ways, and I'm pretty sure it's the motherboard that is to blame. Last time I got a PC I got it off Stalk3r. That dudes service was awesome, and I would totally have gone back to him this time too, so I'm understandably a bit gutted that his business isn't around any more.

Just wondering if people here have any pc parts vendors in Auckland/Wellington that they would highly recommend for being almost as good as Stalk3r?

spigalau · 27th April 2016, 22:55

Get hold of Mark @ PP

http://www.pp.co.nz/ContactUs.php

He's a gamer from way back and I am sure he will sort you out.

Native · 28th April 2016, 08:08

Plug for Mark.

Him and Ascent are still the only two people I would buy from - although it's been 7 years since in NZ.

Cyberbob · 29th April 2016, 16:57

Does anything broadcast on analogue UHF anymore?

Got myself a new TV and in the process of ditching Sky. Need to make sure my UHF aerial actually works first and is pointed in the right direction. (moving to Freeview UHF)

CCS · 29th April 2016, 17:00

I must be missing something. If you have a new tv with a UHF DTV tuner, then why would you want to check an analogue signal? Why not search for a digital UHF signal?

Cyberbob · 29th April 2016, 17:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by CCS

I must be missing something. If you have a new tv with a UHF DTV tuner, then why would you want to check an analogue signal? Why not search for a digital UHF signal?

For whatever reason, it's not picking up the digital Freeview broadcast. Call it some initial troubleshooting. Want to see if my UHF aerial & cable to the tv is actually working before calling a tech to assist.

CCS · 29th April 2016, 17:23

I very much doubt that there's anything left on analogue. Maybe try Geekzone for ideas?

StN · 29th April 2016, 20:14

I plugged in my DSE 7" CRT/Radio today that I had stowed by my desk for some Americas Cup replay or something several years ago, and switched straight to FM - No point in looking at the display unless I plug a vintage micro in the back.

MadMax · 3rd May 2016, 16:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cyberbob

For whatever reason, it's not picking up the digital Freeview broadcast. Call it some initial troubleshooting. Want to see if my UHF aerial & cable to the tv is actually working before calling a tech to assist.

even with a shitty antenna you should be able to get at least a couple of digital stations unless you're in a poor reception area

MadMax · 3rd May 2016, 16:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cyberbob

For whatever reason, it's not picking up the digital Freeview broadcast. Call it some initial troubleshooting. Want to see if my UHF aerial & cable to the tv is actually working before calling a tech to assist.

even with a shitty antenna you should be able to get at least a couple of digital stations unless you're in a poor reception area

MadMax · 3rd May 2016, 16:49

arm
mh370
rothschild

go

StN · 3rd May 2016, 18:04

Yeah - I heard that one at the time. That and the Lithium batteries bit.

Ajax · 3rd May 2016, 21:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cyberbob

For whatever reason, it's not picking up the digital Freeview broadcast. Call it some initial troubleshooting. Want to see if my UHF aerial & cable to the tv is actually working before calling a tech to assist.

I had this problem with a new TV just last week. Plugged it in to the wall, got zero reception. It turned out the trouble was with the coaxial cable. I had a 3C-2V cable (the grade should be printed on the side) which was a cheap piece of crap. Upgraded to a modern RG-6 type cable and now have perfect reception.

fixed_truth · 4th May 2016, 19:45

http://www.nzherald.co.nz/entertainm...ectid=11633507

Jodi · 6th May 2016, 09:27

Is there a rundown or article on all the stuff that happening at mediaworks? I actually don't know what the fuck went down there.

CCS · 6th May 2016, 09:55

Hilary quit, the boss quit.

pxpx · 6th May 2016, 10:40

lol such professionalism

CCS · 6th May 2016, 12:15

Fire doors that lock when the fire alarm goes off. That's brilliant. That's really great stuff.

crocos · 6th May 2016, 12:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by CCS

Fire doors that lock when the fire alarm goes off. That's brilliant. That's really great stuff.

Not to mention just slightly illegal, I thought?

15th April 2016, 15:19	#40122
CCS Stunt Pants	Well I can't figure out jack shit so GIMME SOME FUCKEN HINTS. __________________ I just want to understand this, sir. Every time a rug is micturated upon in this fair city, I have to compensate the owner?

29th April 2016, 17:00	#40146
CCS Stunt Pants	I must be missing something. If you have a new tv with a UHF DTV tuner, then why would you want to check an analogue signal? Why not search for a digital UHF signal? __________________ I just want to understand this, sir. Every time a rug is micturated upon in this fair city, I have to compensate the owner?

29th April 2016, 17:23	#40148
CCS Stunt Pants	I very much doubt that there's anything left on analogue. Maybe try Geekzone for ideas? __________________ I just want to understand this, sir. Every time a rug is micturated upon in this fair city, I have to compensate the owner?

3rd May 2016, 16:49	#40152
MadMax Stuff	arm mh370 rothschild go __________________ My degree of sarcasm depends on your degree of stupidity.

6th May 2016, 09:55	#40157
CCS Stunt Pants	Hilary quit, the boss quit. __________________ I just want to understand this, sir. Every time a rug is micturated upon in this fair city, I have to compensate the owner?

15th April 2016, 17:31	#40123
spigalau	You will rofl when you figure out who PJS & YMA are. __________________ Spig.

15th April 2016, 17:38	#40125
blynk	Why are we saying PJS. We aren't in England, we can say that its Elton John

18th April 2016, 13:07	#40127
Kryten	Working my way through my backlog of games and finally gave the new Wolfenstein a go. Discovered the easter egg that lets you play the first level of the original Wolf3D and was mildly disturbed that I can still remember where all of the secret doors are in that level.

19th April 2016, 16:20	#40128
pxpx	slow work day today so I've been researching my next DIY construction project which is laying a concrete slab underneath my house for a new basement. Reading about subgrade stabilisation chemicals (hydrated lime etc), proper mixing of concrete for high strength applications, reinforcing methods etc etc. There's a huge volume of information out there... and the number of people who have filmed themselves pouring concrete slabs and uploaded it to youtube is bizarre, but so helpful.

19th April 2016, 17:26	#40129
blynk	The amount of youtube clips out there is amazing. Very helpful to watch a couple to get some tips & tricks

20th April 2016, 11:07	#40131
pxpx	Yeah I am looking into that, but there's no reason I can't do the heavy lifting myself. Anyways, I don't think it does need one because: - it's small, only (4m x 2m) - it's within the existing building footprint, - there's no increase to impermeable surfaces (thanks GIS viewer!) - it's not load bearing because... - ...there's no modification to existing foundations

22nd April 2016, 08:30	#40132
fixed_truth	Prince Dead at 57 Didn't see that one coming, RIP. __________________ Protecting your peace is way more important than proving your point. Some people aren't open to cultivating their views. Just let them be wrong.

22nd April 2016, 09:04	#40133
Lightspeed	No way. That sucks. Prince was a real as it gets. __________________ Stay shook. No sook.

22nd April 2016, 11:13	#40135
Cyberbob	In memoriam. __________________ ɹǝʌo sᴉ ǝɯɐƃ ʎɥʇ

23rd April 2016, 00:51	#40137
Cyberbob	Yep, I thought of that one too. I wonder if any of those videos will come out of the vault now __________________ ɹǝʌo sᴉ ǝɯɐƃ ʎɥʇ

24th April 2016, 00:23	#40138
Lightspeed	That was excellent. I totally forgot about this song. Brings back memories. __________________ Stay shook. No sook.

25th April 2016, 08:19	#40141
Ab A mariachi ogre snorkel	tech JERNALISM, ladies and gentlemen

27th April 2016, 21:56	#40142
Nothing	So, I know there's a thread specifically for this, but nobody has posted there since last year, and I was hoping to get some recommendations before I spend $$$ sometime in the next day or two. I'm looking at getting the bones of a new PC, since my current one is playing up in a variety of ways, and I'm pretty sure it's the motherboard that is to blame. Last time I got a PC I got it off Stalk3r. That dudes service was awesome, and I would totally have gone back to him this time too, so I'm understandably a bit gutted that his business isn't around any more. Just wondering if people here have any pc parts vendors in Auckland/Wellington that they would highly recommend for being almost as good as Stalk3r?

27th April 2016, 22:55	#40143
spigalau	Get hold of Mark @ PP http://www.pp.co.nz/ContactUs.php He's a gamer from way back and I am sure he will sort you out. __________________ Spig.

28th April 2016, 08:08	#40144
Native I... err - Fck It.*	Plug for Mark. Him and Ascent are still the only two people I would buy from - although it's been 7 years since in NZ.

29th April 2016, 16:57	#40145
Cyberbob	Does anything broadcast on analogue UHF anymore? Got myself a new TV and in the process of ditching Sky. Need to make sure my UHF aerial actually works first and is pointed in the right direction. (moving to Freeview UHF) __________________ ɹǝʌo sᴉ ǝɯɐƃ ʎɥʇ

29th April 2016, 20:14	#40149
StN I have detailed files	I plugged in my DSE 7" CRT/Radio today that I had stowed by my desk for some Americas Cup replay or something several years ago, and switched straight to FM - No point in looking at the display unless I plug a vintage micro in the back.

3rd May 2016, 18:04	#40153
StN I have detailed files	Yeah - I heard that one at the time. That and the Lithium batteries bit.

4th May 2016, 19:45	#40155
fixed_truth	http://www.nzherald.co.nz/entertainm...ectid=11633507 __________________ Protecting your peace is way more important than proving your point. Some people aren't open to cultivating their views. Just let them be wrong.

6th May 2016, 09:27	#40156
Jodi	Is there a rundown or article on all the stuff that happening at mediaworks? I actually don't know what the fuck went down there.

6th May 2016, 12:15	#40159
CCS Stunt Pants	Fire doors that lock when the fire alarm goes off. That's brilliant. That's really great stuff. __________________ I just want to understand this, sir. Every time a rug is micturated upon in this fair city, I have to compensate the owner?