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quote:Originally posted by Accelerated:mmmm, MJ insulted like everyone who posted on this thread (including yourself), and I am the one 'out of line'? Do you really want to be like MJ?

Nice post Marco! I can see I was waaaay off in putting you in the same category as Tigrannes and Jug. Please accept my appologies The cool thing about the Internet (and online public discussions) is that just by its nature, it tends to attract the more open-minded of the bunch. That's what I really like about it. Those who are going to continue riding their mules (<--- pun intended, direct translation from Armenian) will most likely not end up on the net anytime soon

quote:Originally posted by Azat: I think someday you and I have to have a contest to see who can cook the best. I'll be the judge (please note I am first to reply, therefore, I get priority).

quote:Originally posted by MadArmo:[QB... Show them the light Hagarag be patient.... [/QB] Unfortunately, Hagarag doesn't have much time left as it seems. Although, often he looks like he has a lot of time (and thus many young ladies are fascinated by him sometimes ) Sorry Hagarag, I just couldn't resist and keep my mouth shut, as usual EDIT: Forgot to say that I fully agree with the be patient comment. I can change how my computer thinks faster than most people can sneeze ... but I yet have to change how really a person thinks! [ October 07, 2002, 11:39 AM: Message edited by: Sip ]

quote:Originally posted by nairi:Sipan, what are you doing up so early?? Go back to bed! I finally broke down a BIG wall yesterday !!! I am totally on a roll and can't stop ... I'll sleep next week

quote:Originally posted by HOVSEP KASHISHIAN:What i am geting here is that people should not have any codes for behavior or dress, and what ever you like to do go ahead and do, and dont dare tell your children what is right and what is wrong,are you people thinking about a world with no ristrictions what so ever.... No no no no no no no Hevsep jan! Don't let Tigrannes, Accelerated, and maybe Marco fool you with their tactics!!! For them, it's like a woman is either Married, a virgin, or a whore. Of course the world is NOT like that. Of course being NOT virgin does NOT mean you are a drug addict! Of course being NOT virgin does NOT mean you are a murdering, child-raping, canibal that kicks Panda bears on sight! No! It is not that easy. No one here is saying we should have "no restrictions what so ever."

quote:Originally posted by nairi: quote:Originally posted by Accelerated:....and that neck brace of yours must be made of titanium, because I just cant see anything else holding up your big head.... Accelerated jan, if there's one thing bullies are good at, it's not understanding. That's why I never bother replying.But I have to say that neck brace comment was FUNNY AS HELL! Totally out of line of course, but still, very funny. I seriously can't stop laughing ... (note that a good insult always makes up for lack of an agrument in my book). Ok jug, don't worry dude. I am keeping my pants on. Here's what you have said: quote:[some] advocate that we should give up our religion, our culture, our way of life....everything that differentiates us from other nations. If that were ever to happen we as a nation will cease to exist and just become a tiny part of a global mass blah blah blah quote:... I never advocated that we should give up technology and change, just as long as it doesnt compromise our culture....So I have to say you got me totally confused. On one hand, you are saying we should embrace technology and change ... on another hand you say we should not change our "way of life" ... So which changes compromise our culture? I would make the argument that ANY change by definition compromises "culture" (culture is NOT a constant my dear jug). The only thing is that I am having trouble understanding which changes you like, and which changes you don't like. I am guessing you don't like women becoming independent and having any power. However, you do like computers, cars, and other toys which improve YOUR position in the world. Hmmmmmmmmmm [ October 07, 2002, 10:23 AM: Message edited by: Sip ]

quote:Originally posted by aurguplu:i) over three quarters of turks have never read a book. That's not necessarily a bad thing http://zr2.cs.ucla.edu/hf/smash.gif

Hey Vartan ... welcome to the board I looked in my stuff and unfortunately, I didn't have it ... I will keep an eye out for it though. Will let you know if I find it.

Ah! I am learning ... I checked on Amazon, and you can actually buy the 1972 reprint of vol 1 for $2 (+$2 shipping in US). That's less than 4 cents per chapter!!! Awesome deal if you ask me. If no one here wants/needs it, I may actually get it. There are a lot worse things I could do with $4 [ October 06, 2002, 03:21 AM: Message edited by: Sip ]

quote:Originally posted by nairi:... Chapter 100, Theseus and the Amazons, footnote 1... Chapter 100? Wow, that sounds like some book! Is that just in Volume 1?

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My point is, you can NOT stop change. The only real question is, can you change for the better? --- Wow Harut, I post 2 things in 30 seconds and you manage to sneak in there? Not bad [ October 05, 2002, 07:35 PM: Message edited by: Sip ]

quote:Originally posted by Accelerated:... But you (and some others) advocate that we should give up our religion, our culture, our way of life....everything that differentiates us from other nations. Dear Jug, then why don't you give up your fast car, your computer, and your chicks? Don't you want to be a "REAL" armenian? I am 100% sure that our ancestors did NOT drive fast cars. I am also fairly sure they didn't mess with computers. Heck they probably didn't even have cel phones. So why change? Why give all those traditions up? Why not walk to work or ride a mule? It was working soooooooo well before http://zr2.cs.ucla.edu/Sip/zr2/barf.gif

I was sitting at the patio of the coffeehouse at UCLA today ... since it's saturday, not too many people are around and it's a great place to get some work done. I was pondering some complicated crap trying to solve some crazy equations when I noticed the ants running around on the table. The ants were following a PERFECT LINE from one corner of the table, to the middle, running up the umbrella pole, making a U turn and coming back down ... following the exact same line to the corner of the table!!! There were maybe 10 or 15 ants going through there every minute. They were following the line so perfectly, that they would run head-on into each other everytime they had to pass one another It fascinated me completely! Then I decided to mess with them a bit. I rubbed my finger hard on a small section on the table where the ants used to walk. The next time a group of them came, they got completely confused! They had NO idea where to go ... they split off and started going in separate directions until one of them found the original line and started following it Soon after, the remaining ants started to follow that same line again. The ones that got lost just wondered off ... This "ant" model is actually a strong theme starting to develop in the computing/automation/robotics community. Instead of trying to stick very COMPLEX behavior into the smallest parts of your system (which is HARD to do), you stick VERY SIMPLE behaviors in each component (almost reactive to the environment) and much like ants, that could result in an extremely functional, efficient, and "complex" system. This of course relies on a large number of "components" like ants. But given the levels of cost, miniaturization, and sophistication that we are starting to achieve, this is not that science fiction anymore!!!! Anyway, I just thought those ants were fascinating to watch ...

Now can it shoot the gardener with his lawnmower from hell that keeps waking me up at about 10AM at least once a week? Sometimes even at 9AM (for our next door neighbor) ...

The only meaningful input I may have on this is the issue of anonymity. I can imagine there being a lot of fear in speaking out, which I have to say is completely understandable, especially in those parts of the world. So any such panel would probably benefit if it could guarantee anonymity or at least some level of privacy (for the participants if they so wish). How? Hellooooo internet! Forums such as this are very easy to set up, can be made private, and the participants have the option of having some degree of anonymity (although never 100%). Any decent university I am sure could easily find the resources for it too.

I really hope you are wrong. I am actually hoping women start walking naked on the streets. Hey, I can hope, can't I?

Harut, there is a natural "problem" with males being naked. As soon as a good looking woman walks by, all the lists are going to get longer and make a completely awkward situation. So here's my solution: Naked Ladies: OK Naked Men: NOT OK Problem solved! Everyone happy.

quote:Originally posted by Accelerated:... Just lost all motivation after that and instead got obscenelly drunk and still had a good time Hey Jug, I worry about you. I thought you were into alcohol, cars, and then chicks... what happened dude? Doesn't sound like the Jug I know. Don't worry though ... been there, done that. Actually, not really. I am only saying it to make you feel better.

quote:Originally posted by sen_vahan:Maybe the wall is not of infinite hight so having enough energy one can jump over!... Shat hetakrkir dear Vahan My problem is I am affraid of the landing too Maybe there is a big hole on the other side and if you jump too fast, you get stuck in that hole with no way out. But I fully agree with you about optimism. If you are not optimistic, forget about research ... not sure about other fields but scientific discoveries, breakthroughs, advancements etc, they either happen by luck or by sheer dedication and persistance. Optimism is the key in both cases I am glad I am an optimist!!!! (although I do think the glass is twice as large as it should be). Ruben: I am guilty of what you have said. I have done it many times. I know it's wrong, but some things are just not worth reading. But, much like every other human being, I have an opinion on everything ... and much like every other human being, I do think I am the most interesting person I have ever met. The key is to know when to SAY and when NOT TO SAY. Like here, in the previous sentence, I should have chosen "not to say" (about me being the most interesting person ...) [ October 04, 2002, 09:22 PM: Message edited by: Sip ]

quote:Originally posted by HOVSEP KASHISHIAN:Sip,i recognised my mistake in typing.... he he he, no problem!!! I was just joking with you. I know that the gays/guys is a typo but it's a pretty funny one Movses, that albino doberman sounds great! I remember you telling me about it. It will definitely take care of your katu problems Once gain, everyone just take a look at the picture that started this thread. If that doesn't bring a smile to your face, you have some serious issues [ October 04, 2002, 08:53 PM: Message edited by: Sip ]

But the really strange thing is that if I send things from UCLA to home, the packets get here almost immediately ... they never even leave LA!

Azat, I have noticed some really crazy things with Earthlink ... I have earthlink DSL at home. Most of the time, my packets to UCLA go to passadena->denver->seatle->gay area->silicon valley and then back down to LA. I don't know why that is. Also, at least a few days during the month, the packets sometimes decide to do the around the country trip! I posted this a while back ... packets going all the way to georgia or virginia and then coming back to LA!!! It's really rediculous. But I just don't have the time to call them and start bitching

Much like yesterday, I didn't accomplish a DAMN thing today. Research is really like banging your head against the wall. There is always a chance you may break the wall ... but most of the time, you will break your HEAD (or at least end up with a nasty headache). There is also a non-zero probability that all the molecules in your body will line up such that you will go straight through the wall without touching anything. That possibility, as small as it may be, is what keeps you going. Yes, I had these amazing insights while banging my head at the wall today.