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[fresh_42]

If a flat earther flew around the Earth in a plane, how would he explain that event?

Easy:

https://www.physicsforums.com/attachments/225989

 

[StoneTemplePython]

Sorry I didn't go for your namesake Python; still, we don't have StoneTempleJAva (still?) ;).

Well good luck with Java. I know that some people do start with it, though I cannot imagine doing so -- too many Classes and too verbose... doesn't fit with my motto of start simple and build.

My vote in general for applicability and complementers (a useful idea coined by Andy Grove... maybe worth reading about him and the idea some more) is to learn C or Python first. I'm not aware of much great Java based intro to coding MOOC stuff but I am for C and Python, see here:

https://www.physicsforums.com/threads/where-to-start-computer-science.903126/#post-5687288
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[skyshrimp]

Easy:

https://www.physicsforums.com/attachments/225989

So what if he wanted to fly in a straight line, across the ground at level height? Where would he be after traveling for 40,075 km? :D

 

[Jonathan Scott]

Things I learned from the movies #26: all rooms in Paris have a view of the Eiffel Tower.

That's not so far from the truth. On my recent trip to Paris I was quite surprised to see that there are almost no high-rise buildings in the main part of Paris at all, so you can see the Eiffel Tower without much difficult across much of the city. The Pompidou Centre is about 7 floors and is taller than everything else around it, so from the top floors you can see right across Paris in all directions.

 

[fresh_42]

So what if he wanted to fly in a straight line, across the ground at level height? Where would he be after traveling for 40,075 km? :D

It does more or less. I assumed the disc rotating.

 

[WWGD]

Well good luck with Java. I know that some people do start with it, though I cannot imagine doing so -- too many Classes and too verbose... doesn't fit with my motto of start simple and build.

My vote in general for applicability and complementers (a useful idea coined by Andy Grove... maybe worth reading about him and the idea some more) is to learn C or Python first. I'm not aware of much great Java based intro to coding MOOC stuff but I am for C and Python, see here:

https://www.physicsforums.com/threads/where-to-start-computer-science.903126/#post-5687288
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I agree but the jobs I was applying to where denying me on that ground and I am tired of part-time gigs.

 

[StoneTemplePython]

I agree but the jobs I was applying to where denying me on that ground and I am tired of part-time gigs.

Life has a funny way of messing up my plans too

 

[WWGD]

Life has a funny way of messing up my plans too

Worse of all, no one is willing to pay me to watch tv all day while eating cheese puffs. So I must do something else. Go figure!

 

[StoneTemplePython]

Worse of all, no one is willing to pay me to watch tv all day while eating cheese puffs. So I must do something else. Go figure!

I read somewhere that "if you build it, they will come."

So obviously, you just need to create your own YouTube channel and set up a camera. Then the big bucks just start flowing in, right?

 

[WWGD]

I read somewhere that "if you build it, they will come."

So obviously, you just need to create your own YouTube channel and set up a camera. Then the big bucks just start flowing in, right?

Consider it done!

 

[Highwire]

If a flat earther flew around the Earth in a plane, how would he explain that event?

People who buy into conspiracy theories that elaborate would probably have no problem just wrapping that up in some other wild hypothesis, like "the plane ride was a simulation!" or "they moved everything around on a giant conveyor belt!"

 

[WWGD]

If a flat earther flew around the Earth in a plane, how would he explain that event?

They would likely respond with something containing the fragment: " That is what they want you to believe" ( With an ominuous tone of voice; you know, the " They" that have done so much to continually cover up just-about everything). Then they would get upset at me: " Why are you rolling your eyes?" .

 

[fresh_42]

"Why are you rolling your eyes?"

Suggestion of an answer: "Because I cannot afford a contract killer."

 

[nuuskur]

Change of subject: What is it, that people are interested in whether Mr. Xyz married Mrs. Uvw or not? I don't get it. It's even less interesting than this famous sack of rice in China.

intrigue, potential drama. It sells. I don't get it, either, but it is what it is.

Easy:

https://www.physicsforums.com/attachments/225989

without turning the plane, that diagram would demonstrate the Earth is bowl-like

How does a flatearther explain polar days/nights?

 

[WWGD]

Still, the question comes back: If we have the term 'Overwhelmed' and 'Underwhlmed' , why not 'Whelmed'?
And again: 'Ministry' is not a small stry, 'Satisfactory' is not a place where Satis are produced. What gives?

 

[fresh_42]

Still, the question comes back: If we have the term 'Overwhelmed' and 'Underwhlmed' , why not 'Whelmed'?
And again: 'Ministry' is not a small stry, 'Satisfactory' is not a place where Satis are produced. What gives?

Not so fast, young man:

• to whelm
• satisfactory is indeed a place where satis is produced
• and if it aren't the functions of priests which diminish nowadays, I don't know what else should be mini

 

[DrGreg]

Still, the question comes back: If we have the term 'Overwhelmed' and 'Underwhlmed' , why not 'Whelmed'?
And again: 'Ministry' is not a small stry, 'Satisfactory' is not a place where Satis are produced. What gives?

Worse than that, why do "flammable" and "inflammable" mean exactly the same thing?

 

[WWGD]

Not so fast, young man:

• to whelm
• satisfactory is indeed a place where satis is produced
• and if it aren't the functions of priests which diminish nowadays, I don't know what else should be mini

Reminding me of what I had posted here a while back: never to make a joke, comment or vent on a nerd site :). I have had jokes on the pope's infallibillity ( " The pope just said: I was wrong, I _am_ infallible" ) corrected.

 

[WWGD]

Worse than that, why do "flammable" and "inflammable" mean exactly the same thing?

Irregardless ;).

 

[WWGD]

Besides, you drive on the parkway and park in the driveway.

 

[CWatters]

In some countries ordinary roads are free and you pay to use the freeway.

 

[WWGD]

In some countries ordinary roads are free and you pay to use the freeway.

Right, haha , pay the toll to get into the freeway.

 

[WWGD]

More from the restaurant with the 50% off every dish from noon to 4 p.m. which then gives you portions half the size of the original: Coupons at the exact same price for things sell in the restaurant.

 

[StoneTemplePython]

And again: 'Ministry' is not a small stry, 'Satisfactory' is not a place where Satis are produced. What gives?

It's kind of like, how is "Manure" a gross thing? I mean there's two words under there "Ma" being your Ma, which is a good thing, and "Newer" and new is good too.

 

[WWGD]

It's kind of like, how is "Manure" a gross thing? I mean there's two words under there "Ma" being your Ma, which is a good thing, and "Newer" and new is good too.

...And it almost got George a date with Marissa, so , how bad can it be? I call my favorite French wine: Caumanure. Sounds French-wine-like.

 

[StoneTemplePython]

...And it almost got George a date with Marissa, so , how bad can it be?

I was talking about this bit with someone a couple weeks ago believe it or not. I have it mixed up in my head with the Marisa Tomei timeline too (and also the 'By Mennen' episode where George steals his date's alarm clock with hilarious after effects).

So I had to look it up -- this one is with a waitress at Monk's, epic lunch date in the park... it ends with George eating alone at Reggie's

I call my favorite French wine: Caumanure. Sounds French-wine-like.

a nice edit -- I almost didn't see this! I like it, but I don't know if I'd drink it!

 

[WWGD]

I was talking about this bit with someone a couple weeks ago believe it or not. I have it mixed up in my head with the Marisa Tomei timeline too (and also the 'By Mennen' episode where George steals his date's alarm clock with hilarious after effects).

So I had to look it up -- this one is with a waitress at Monk's, epic lunch date in the park... it ends with George eating alone at Reggie's
a nice edit -- I almost didn't see this! I like it, but I don't know if I'd drink it!

Isn't that the episode of " The Summer of George" , where he was going to decompress/decompose ( decompress from not having worked for , basically ever)?
Just ask the waiter if he has cow manure, but pronounce it with French accent. And ask for it fresh. Don't give me the old stuff, I want my wine fresh.!

 

[StoneTemplePython]

Isn't that the episode of " The Summer of George" , where he was going to decompress/decompose ( decompress from not having worked for , basically ever)?

haha what? The Summer of George is extra classic but I was thinking of the lunch date / walk in the park which was in season 6.

Just ask the waiter if he has cow manure, but pronounce it with French accent. And ask for it fresh. Don't give me the old stuff, I want my wine fresh.!

what vintage year? Perhaps '42?

 

[WWGD]

what vintage year? Perhaps '42?

No, make a scene if they offer you the '42 , shouting " This is old wine! I want my wine fresh ! " like a gauche new-rich.

 

[StoneTemplePython]

No, make a scene if they offer you the '42 , shouting " This is old wine! I want my wine fresh ! " like a gauche new-rich.

By the way, I really like dumb word association games. Frequently the other people don't even know they're playing though!

 

[WWGD]

By the way, I really like dumb word association games. Frequently the other people don't even know they're playing though!

Yea, I end up conversations often wondering: what the @#$ was s/he talking about? Pretty sure the other party feels the same way.

 

[Janus]

Why am I so entertained by my GPS attempting to pronounce Hawaiian streets and place names?

 

[OCR]

Why am I so entertained by my GPS attempting to pronounce Hawaiian streets and place names?

Well, it's fun, in a way, kind of... . One time, I changed the default "voice command" prompt to "Hello, Hal" , but it never would respond... it just

sat there on the dash, and silently mocked me... . Of course, when I slammed my locked pickup door closed, and my keys were still inside, I heard... " I'm sorry Dave ! "

Hell, it didn't even know my real name ... . . lol.

.

 

[Janus]

Well, it's fun, in a way, kind of... . One time, I changed the default "voice command" prompt to "Hello, Hal" , but it never would respond... it just

sat there on the dash, and silently mocked me... . Of course, when I slammed my locked pickup door closed, and my keys were still inside, I heard... " I'm sorry Dave ! "

Hell, it didn't even know my real name ... . . lol.

.

A computer or so ago, I replaced the sounds that Windows played with clips of HAL's voice. When I tried to do something not allowed, I would hear "I'm sorry Dave. I can't do that. ", and when I shut it down, it sang "Daisy".

 

[Borg]

Why am I so entertained by my GPS attempting to pronounce Hawaiian streets and place names?

Because that means that you are driving around in Hawaii? That would be entertaining for me.

 

[Janus]

Because that means that you are driving around in Hawaii? That would be entertaining for me.

Only for another day, we catch a red-eye for home tonight .

 

[fresh_42]

Before I will forget it: Make sure to have your towel with you tomorrow!

 

[skyshrimp]

Boston Dynamics and Madame Tussauds should team up and make very realistic, humanoid robots together.

Naughty robots that do very naughty things!

Amirite?

Maybe they could get them to cheat at cards or something.

 

[Janus]

Here's another ponderer: Why is it that the people who walk like they are trying to squash a bug with every step spend most of their time pacing back and forth in their Hotel room?. We had one on our last night. CLOMP CLOMP CLOMP to one side of the room, then two seconds later, CLOMP CLOMP CLOMP back to the other side, a slight pause, then CLOMP CLOMP CLOMP back again ...

 

[Chris Riccard]

I added another girl to the list of kids I want for a total of six, Sophia. So now it's Christopher Jr, Samantha, Maxwell, Sabrina, Alexander and Sophia in that order. I don't plan to die so quick.

 

[skyshrimp]

Why don't companies sell carbonated pure fruit juice?

The only ones I've found are less than 10% juice.

 

[fresh_42]

I added another girl to the list of kids I want for a total of six, Sophia. So now it's Christopher Jr, Samantha, Maxwell, Sabrina, Alexander and Sophia in that order. I don't plan to die so quick.

Congratulations!

 

[Chris Riccard]

Congratulations!

Hehe, I don't have the kids yet, I have to make a lot of money first. ;)

 

[fresh_42]

Hehe, I don't have the kids yet, I have to make a lot of money first. ;)

Though you have their names already ... In this case, I recommend to work on your attitude towards women first. The woman in question might want to have a word in it, too, and in numbers as well as names!

 

[Chris Riccard]

I have to say this is non negotiable, not only do I want two wives they must give me each three baby's and use hormone therapy to assure that I get the right sex. ;)

 

[fresh_42]

I have to say this is non negotiable, not only do I want two wives they must give me each three baby's and use hormone therapy to assure that I get the right sex. ;)

Your name doesn't sound Arabic. So I guess your only other option is Utah.

 

[Chris Riccard]

Utah if need be, strangely I've been training all the little girls to be successful with my microcontroller powers, it's kinda cool that I get to raise the future. God knows I waited long enough.

 

[fresh_42]

Btw, the keyword isn't

hormone therapy

but IVF.

 

[Chris Riccard]

I'll learn about it more when the times right, did I mention l want to deliver my own baby's, a hospital just in case with all it's resources but when it comes to this I want to do it myself.

 

[dlgoff]

My breakfast.