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by mistergreen77
Thu Jul 20, 2006 16:25
Forum: The Village Square
Topic: Male Circumcision.
Replies: 15
Views: 13312

Again I ask, what difference does it make if you eat you eggs from the round or the pointy end? If you have some evidence the suggests the procedure may cause adverse outcomes for the development of the male then please supply this for the debate. Otherwise, what difference does it make if someone h...
by mistergreen77
Thu Jul 20, 2006 16:18
Forum: Tech help & discussion
Topic: WinXP Tech Help
Replies: 8
Views: 9018

irq is easy - but the real question is if you are not using win32 system why would you need to know the dma channel? irq is important because you you don't want devices you use at the same time to use the same irq but why would you need to know dma? My guess is DMA channel 4. If you are trying to ru...
by mistergreen77
Thu Jul 20, 2006 15:25
Forum: The Village Square
Topic: Society of Sinister Minds
Replies: 28
Views: 27391

I have read read the set of guidelines and must say this should be common sense to anyone with ambitions to being the evil overlord. In fact, if these are not obvious you have no chance. In any case you have no chance, because although you could not be employed by Zandrav and the SOSM without this k...
by mistergreen77
Thu Jul 20, 2006 12:55
Forum: Tech help & discussion
Topic: WinXP Tech Help
Replies: 8
Views: 9018

Want to know everything about your graphics card? Start->Run->dxdiag and click the Display tab. You will find who makes it, what model, chipset, memory etc.
by mistergreen77
Thu Jul 20, 2006 12:43
Forum: The Village Square
Topic: Moons gravitational pull vs. insomnia
Replies: 8
Views: 8138

Yes. The effect of gravity can be ruled out - but the there may be some biological effects associated with photosensitivity and in ages where this superstition originated there could also be some cultural effects caused by pagan religions and the fact that the natural light of a full moon made it ea...
by mistergreen77
Thu Jun 29, 2006 16:43
Forum: The Village Square
Topic: Society of Sinister Minds
Replies: 28
Views: 27391

Zandrav, I am so glad that you have returned. If no-one else participates at the council chambers or symposium at least there is someone here with whom one can have rational discussion. But enough chit-chat or else our headquarters will become like another bar. Yes, the balance of freedom of choice ...
by mistergreen77
Fri Jun 23, 2006 16:09
Forum: The Village Square
Topic: Male Circumcision.
Replies: 15
Views: 13312

If you think it should be against the law it should be against the law regardless of religion. But really, could you imagine a lawsuit against parents for circumcision? After all, it is supposed to diminish sensitivity for the recipient. So our young victim would have grounds for pain and suffering ...
by mistergreen77
Thu Jun 22, 2006 1:58
Forum: The Village Square
Topic: Classic male and female
Replies: 8
Views: 8221

I agree that there the desire is culturally conditioned but I still contend that the desire itself springs from a natural impetus. Taste is cultural, the desire that taste satisfies is physical. Consider our relation to food. No-one would argue that the natural impulse is simply to eat. Our programm...
by mistergreen77
Wed Jun 21, 2006 13:37
Forum: The Village Square
Topic: Classic male and female
Replies: 8
Views: 8221

It would be a natural thing for them to compete against each other over who looks most attractive when you think about it. It is about getting the best partner you can. This is very unromantic but it is scientific. You can observe the same behaviours in any number of different species in the wild. W...
by mistergreen77
Wed Jun 21, 2006 2:03
Forum: The Village Square
Topic: Classic male and female
Replies: 8
Views: 8221

Perhaps it is a conflict between biology and culture. From primitive times a woman was most secure with a man who could assert his dominance over others. In modern society women are still attracted to men with aggresive instincts but the same men may find their partners the easiest targets. As for m...
by mistergreen77
Fri Jun 16, 2006 16:37
Forum: The Village Square
Topic: Poet's Corner
Replies: 134
Views: 181801

Parvini, I think these are great poems. Thankyou for sharing them. What I really like about them is the great use of symbolism which to me is what poetry is all about.
by mistergreen77
Thu Jun 15, 2006 10:39
Forum: The Village Square
Topic: Why are you happy today?
Replies: 376
Views: 298593

I'm happy because I have finished moving house and cleaning up the old one for our real estate agent. Next week I am getting a high speed internet connection. Then instead of trying to help FM between calls at work I will be able to work from home.
by mistergreen77
Wed Jun 07, 2006 7:51
Forum: The Village Square
Topic: Strong or not. Is it just something we believe?
Replies: 1
Views: 3557

I think it will depend on the situation whether certain traits are strengths or weaknesses. As Machievelli said 'that he whose actions do not accord with the times will not be successful'. He was talking about whether it is better to be impetuous or cautious - but goes on to add 'For my part I consi...
by mistergreen77
Wed May 31, 2006 2:09
Forum: The Village Square
Topic: To what extent does capitalism erode quality?
Replies: 7
Views: 8407

Take telecommunications and Telstra (I work for Telstra MobileNet by the way) - I don't think you could fairly say there has not been real benefits in populated areas of our country as a result of competition. It was deregulation of the market that allowed companies like vodafone and hutchinson to i...
by mistergreen77
Mon May 29, 2006 13:25
Forum: The Village Square
Topic: Mobile Phones.
Replies: 5
Views: 6053

Well I get paid to answer the phone - so I don't feel any particular need to, but funny how I always seem to. I have no problem turning it off, and frequently do. There are a few times it is too inconvenient and you are right, the world never ended because I didn't answer the phone. I think there is...
by mistergreen77
Mon May 29, 2006 1:50
Forum: The Village Square
Topic: Brain Teasers and Maths Puzzles
Replies: 299
Views: 302680

Guybrush, you are mistaken. The hint doesn't help. A cryptic clue to the rest of you.
by mistergreen77
Sun May 28, 2006 23:19
Forum: Tech help & discussion
Topic: Simple programming
Replies: 5
Views: 6456

There is a fair bit of theory you should know first - but most people learn it later :D Programmers speak a language of their own (apart from programming languages) known between us as the lingo but otherwise referred to as jargon. First thing you need is a compiler. Sound like jargon? A compiler is...
by mistergreen77
Thu May 25, 2006 7:17
Forum: The Village Square
Topic: To what extent does capitalism erode quality?
Replies: 7
Views: 8407

I don't think capitalism erodes quality, but I agree that essential public services should belong to the public. Public transport, telecommunications, sanitation, emergency services and health are all examples of services that should not be seen as consumables and should be owned by the public. As a...
by mistergreen77
Tue May 23, 2006 23:43
Forum: The Village Square
Topic: Brain Teasers and Maths Puzzles
Replies: 299
Views: 302680

Eight identical looking marbles, but one is slightly heavier then the rest. There is no way to tell by looking. A set of balance scales that will only work twice. With only two weighs, can you identify the heavier marble?
by mistergreen77
Mon May 22, 2006 14:14
Forum: Tech help & discussion
Topic: I really need help! Please read!
Replies: 21
Views: 19390

dvd burner? I dunno. Chillum, take your box to a friends house who has some spare hd space (you could use mine but it is a long way to travel). Make the root of your hard disk shared and copy everything over. Once you have backed it up then use windows setup disk to delete partitions and create two ...