OT: DARPA Robot Car Challenge

On Wed, 24 Mar 2004 19:27:47 +0000, John Woodgate
<jmw@jmwa.demon.contraspam.yuk> wrote:

I read in sci.electronics.design that Jeff Liebermann
jeffl@comix.santa-cruz.ca.us> wrote (in <iuk3609433avo264ithgngtd8qu0rk
q2so@4ax.com>) about 'OT: DARPA Robot Car Challenge', on Wed, 24 Mar
2004:
Well, actually, I do a fair job impersonating a werewolf.
http://www.LearnByDestroying.com/nooze/werewolf.txt It's a long story.
You don't wanna know.

What do you think about were-vampires?
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You mean attorneys? Usually, an attorney is quite normal looking.
However, when presented with a case and incentive paying client, the
attorney undergoes a reversable metamophisis to a blood sucking
monster. The courtroom lights are probably designed to simulate
moonshine.

Other than attorneys, I've never met a were-vampire. However, I can
see that it might be possible. Once a month, on the full moon, I get
this insatiable craveing for red meat. I'm not really into guzzleing
the juices (i.e. blood), but I suspect there are those that prefer
their kill ultra-rare or just plain raw. That probably qualifies them
as a monthly vampire.

If you're experiencing a vampire infestation, I suggest you contact
your local exterminator for assistance and tech support.

--
Jeff Liebermann 150 Felker St #D Santa Cruz CA 95060
(831)421-6491 pgr (831)336-2558 home
http://www.LearnByDestroying.com AE6KS
jeffl@comix.santa-cruz.ca.us jeffl@cruzio.com
 
in article iuk3609433avo264ithgngtd8qu0rkq2so@4ax.com, Jeff Liebermann at
jeffl@comix.santa-cruz.ca.us wrote on 3/24/04 12:47:

On Tue, 23 Mar 2004 23:35:07 GMT, Dave Cole <davidwcole@earthlink.net
wrote:

in article hd8l50db9nhinpkq7jrd8cq36sr46f05an@4ax.com, Jeff Liebermann at
jeffl@comix.santa-cruz.ca.us wrote on 3/19/04 01:49:

I once had to design
something with virgin and state-o-de-art technology. Nothing worked,
everything broke, and everyone was questioning our competence. The
2nd incantation was better, but far from perfect (or even useable).
^^^^^^^^^^^
Are you a good witch, or are you a bad witch? ;-)

Well, actually, I do a fair job impersonating a werewolf.
http://www.LearnByDestroying.com/nooze/werewolf.txt
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Nice tale (tail?)
In retrospect, maybe you just pulled a Freudian slip? ;-)

It's a long story. You don't wanna know.

What meaning did you intend?
Perhaps you intended to say'incarnation' or 'instantiation' :)

Yep. I meant incarnation. So much for my trying to be clever. I've
been planning to hire a professional proof reader but funds are rather
limited. My spelling, grammar, and sanity checker software does not
catch such subtle errors. Maybe the next release...

There may be some magic involved in the Million Dollar Race, as the
vehicle that went the farthest, also caught fire when its front wheels
got hung up on something. The rather poor overall performance and
spectacular ending, might lead one to suspect that there's a curse
involved. There are many remidies. I favor burnt offerings in the
form of torching a similar automobile in the hope that the resultant
smog might appease the vehicle gods.
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LOL
Might at least be worth a try. When all else fails...punt.
Dave Cole
 
On Sat, 27 Mar 2004 09:57:37 GMT, Dave Cole <davidwcole@earthlink.net>
wrote:

There may be some magic involved in the Million Dollar Race, as the
vehicle that went the farthest, also caught fire when its front wheels
got hung up on something. The rather poor overall performance and
spectacular ending, might lead one to suspect that there's a curse
involved. There are many remidies. I favor burnt offerings in the
form of torching a similar automobile in the hope that the resultant
smog might appease the vehicle gods.

LOL
Might at least be worth a try. When all else fails...punt.
Dave Cole
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Burnt offerings have worked for thousands of years. Almost every
culture has its way of sending messages to the gods. It's usually in
the form of "smoke". Appeasing the gods has been a major industry in
every culture. In Viet Nam, the culture demanded that a written
contact be honored only after it is incinerated and thus "sent to the
ancestors". Somehow, we've lost the technique.

Every time I fail to repair a computer or debug a circuit, I use the
burnt offerings method for obtaining divine inspiration. I start the
charcoal in the hibachi, and put and old 286 or 386 motherboard on the
grill as it warms up. The smoke is only moderately toxic and should
not affect the immortal, omniscient and omnipresent gods. The ritual
incantation is a somewhat abbreviated plea for inspiration and wisdom.
Sometimes, I add my latest schematic, for divine proof reading. When
finished, the motherboard is removed, the charcoal is ready, and my
dinner is then cooked.

After this ritual, I find that my brain is amazingly clear, my
analytical skills instantly (though temporarily) improved, and my
abilities to diagnose, debug, and determine problems vastly enhanced.
(No, I didn't breath any of the fumes). I highly recommend burnt
offerings to anyone suffering from designers block, inspiration
failure, or troubleshooters cramp.


--
Jeff Liebermann 150 Felker St #D Santa Cruz CA 95060
(831)421-6491 pgr (831)336-2558 home
http://www.LearnByDestroying.com AE6KS
jeffl@comix.santa-cruz.ca.us jeffl@cruzio.com
 
Jeff Liebermann wrote:
On Sat, 27 Mar 2004 09:57:37 GMT, Dave Cole <davidwcole@earthlink.net
wrote:

There may be some magic involved in the Million Dollar Race, as the
vehicle that went the farthest, also caught fire when its front wheels
got hung up on something. The rather poor overall performance and
spectacular ending, might lead one to suspect that there's a curse
involved. There are many remidies. I favor burnt offerings in the
form of torching a similar automobile in the hope that the resultant
smog might appease the vehicle gods.

LOL
Might at least be worth a try. When all else fails...punt.
Dave Cole

Burnt offerings have worked for thousands of years. Almost every
culture has its way of sending messages to the gods. It's usually in
the form of "smoke". Appeasing the gods has been a major industry in
every culture. In Viet Nam, the culture demanded that a written
contact be honored only after it is incinerated and thus "sent to the
ancestors". Somehow, we've lost the technique.

Every time I fail to repair a computer or debug a circuit, I use the
burnt offerings method for obtaining divine inspiration. I start the
charcoal in the hibachi, and put and old 286 or 386 motherboard on the
grill as it warms up. The smoke is only moderately toxic and should
not affect the immortal, omniscient and omnipresent gods. The ritual
incantation is a somewhat abbreviated plea for inspiration and wisdom.
Sometimes, I add my latest schematic, for divine proof reading. When
finished, the motherboard is removed, the charcoal is ready, and my
dinner is then cooked.

After this ritual, I find that my brain is amazingly clear, my
analytical skills instantly (though temporarily) improved, and my
abilities to diagnose, debug, and determine problems vastly enhanced.
(No, I didn't breath any of the fumes). I highly recommend burnt
offerings to anyone suffering from designers block, inspiration
failure, or troubleshooters cramp.
Click to expand...
I've seen many electronic devices make offerings to the gods
autonomously. These may be the best instances of artificial intelligence
implementation to date.

--
Paul Hovnanian mailto:paul@Hovnanian.com
note to spammers: a Washington State resident
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On Sun, 28 Mar 2004 07:58:33 -0800, "Paul Hovnanian P.E."
<Paul@Hovnanian.com> wrote:

I've seen many electronic devices make offerings to the gods
autonomously. These may be the best instances of artificial intelligence
implementation to date.
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I'm not sure if its for the gods or the government. Self-immolation
has occasionally been used by humans as a form of political protest.
Soaking oneself in gasoline, inscribing a sign indicating the reason
for the protest, and lighting up, is the traditional method. If you
suspect that electronics has developed sufficient awareness to
participate in a political protest, methinks we are all in trouble.


--
Jeff Liebermann 150 Felker St #D Santa Cruz CA 95060
(831)421-6491 pgr (831)336-2558 home
http://www.LearnByDestroying.com AE6KS
jeffl@comix.santa-cruz.ca.us jeffl@cruzio.com
 
Jeff Liebermann wrote:
On Sun, 28 Mar 2004 07:58:33 -0800, "Paul Hovnanian P.E."
Paul@Hovnanian.com> wrote:

I've seen many electronic devices make offerings to the gods
autonomously. These may be the best instances of artificial intelligence
implementation to date.

I'm not sure if its for the gods or the government. Self-immolation
has occasionally been used by humans as a form of political protest.
Soaking oneself in gasoline, inscribing a sign indicating the reason
for the protest, and lighting up, is the traditional method. If you
suspect that electronics has developed sufficient awareness to
participate in a political protest, methinks we are all in trouble.
Click to expand...
My PC is smart enough to tell the difference between running Linux and
Windows. It runs Linux just fine, but when I try to load Windows on it,
it just holds its breath and turns blue.

--
Paul Hovnanian mailto:paul@Hovnanian.com
note to spammers: a Washington State resident
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