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Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 23rd June 2014, 07:41 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 7,498
Posted By BitterChimp
I like this article and this quote on the...

I like this article and this quote on the subject...


...
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 16th June 2014, 04:55 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 722
Posted By BitterChimp
If you are impatient and want to see WTF I'm...

If you are impatient and want to see WTF I'm talking about right now, watch from 11 minutes to 15 minutes.
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 16th June 2014, 04:43 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 722
Posted By BitterChimp
Good point. About the video: If you...

Good point.

About the video:

If you play any fantasy sport you've seen the the game recap stories that have been posted about your games for the past few years. This talk is about the...
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 15th June 2014, 07:39 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 722
Posted By BitterChimp
Narrative Science: Turnig Data into intelligence

I was at this talk back in April and thought I'd share it here: http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=efRLMj5pySk

It's worth watching. Forget the Turng test, this is where it's at, IMO.

EDIT: One of my...
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 11th June 2013, 10:42 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,515
Posted By BitterChimp
Eh....kinda I guess. I think of clay sculpting as...

Eh....kinda I guess. I think of clay sculpting as more of a molding....you have a big blob of stuff and you manipulate the stuff that's there. Granted, you probably do add more as you go, but often...
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 11th June 2013, 09:48 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,515
Posted By BitterChimp
It's an additive process. CNC machining would be...

It's an additive process. CNC machining would be more like "sculpting", in that it's a removal of material.
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 11th June 2013, 09:47 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,515
Posted By BitterChimp
I didn't say "We don't have the technology to...

I didn't say "We don't have the technology to print metal", but rather, "the technology to print metal is not there yet."

SLS/SLM would not be capable of most of the parts needed for a functional...
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 11th June 2013, 07:22 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,515
Posted By BitterChimp
Thanks!

Thanks!
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 11th June 2013, 06:26 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,515
Posted By BitterChimp
If you can recall where you read that, I'd be...

If you can recall where you read that, I'd be interested in checking it out.
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 11th June 2013, 05:17 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,515
Posted By BitterChimp
The value add is really hyper customization, IMO....

The value add is really hyper customization, IMO.

To use a bland but effective example. I see a chair I want for my doll house online, but I want it in a different scale and I want it in the...
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 11th June 2013, 05:09 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,515
Posted By BitterChimp
The technology to print metal directly isn't...

The technology to print metal directly isn't there yet.

If you mean how do they select the correct part from a pile of various parts, that's not a realistic scenario. Parts get made (or printed)...
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 10th June 2013, 12:04 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,515
Posted By BitterChimp
If you want to read a good book on the subject,...

If you want to read a good book on the subject, check out "Makers." (http://www.amazon.com/Makers-The-New-Industrial-Revolution/dp/0307720950)

3D printing is going to change a great deal of...
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 10th June 2013, 09:39 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,515
Posted By BitterChimp
3D printers can already print complete...

3D printers can already print complete functioning assemblies.

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8067/8289444886_ff3e1e76c8_z.jpg

The only assembly needed would be parts made from materials other...
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 16th December 2012, 09:55 AM
Replies: 2,369
Views: 100,984
Posted By BitterChimp
It's simply easier to talk about gun control than...

It's simply easier to talk about gun control than it is to talk about mental health and the decay of our culture.

Here's a thought, everyone. Before you jump on a pulpit so you can wet your...
Forum: Computers and the Internet 11th December 2012, 09:55 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,980
Posted By BitterChimp
I video the screen of my laptop with my VHS...

I video the screen of my laptop with my VHS camcorder.
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 1st December 2012, 11:32 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 6,266
Posted By BitterChimp
intended to take the riding course for years but...

intended to take the riding course for years but never made it happen. Now I have to and will.
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 1st December 2012, 07:41 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 6,266
Posted By BitterChimp
I just bought my first scooter today! Vespa 125...

I just bought my first scooter today! Vespa 125 Turismo Speciale.

No idea what I'm doing. Can't wait.
Forum: History, Literature, and the Arts 30th November 2012, 07:55 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,021
Posted By BitterChimp
http://suckmongif.com/gifs/ouaismec.gif ...

http://suckmongif.com/gifs/ouaismec.gif

Changed hotlink to regular link. Please see Rule 5.
Forum: Computers and the Internet 27th November 2012, 01:40 PM
Replies: 50
Split Thread: Software and Patents
Views: 2,350
Posted By BitterChimp
yes, I read it. It doesn't seem dirty at all to...

yes, I read it. It doesn't seem dirty at all to me.
Forum: Computers and the Internet 27th November 2012, 12:51 PM
Replies: 50
Split Thread: Software and Patents
Views: 2,350
Posted By BitterChimp
Why is that dirty pool? The patent at the...

Why is that dirty pool?

The patent at the center of the litigation I'm currently involved with has prior art shown. :confused:

Admitted, this patent does have a very limited scope as pointed...
Forum: Computers and the Internet 27th November 2012, 08:39 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,991
Posted By BitterChimp
Loss aversion bias.

Loss aversion bias.
Forum: Computers and the Internet 27th November 2012, 08:36 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,991
Posted By BitterChimp
FWIW, they didn't buy them. The dad is the IT...

FWIW, they didn't buy them. The dad is the IT director for a large agency. Every time the latest iPhones come out, all the execs get the them, leaving him with lots of the last version.

The...
Forum: Computers and the Internet 27th November 2012, 08:33 AM
Replies: 50
Split Thread: Software and Patents
Views: 2,350
Posted By BitterChimp
If you go two two different attorneys with the...

If you go two two different attorneys with the same invention you will come away with two differently written patents.

Just like writing anything else, they each have their own level of...
Forum: Computers and the Internet 27th November 2012, 08:18 AM
Replies: 862
Views: 68,261
Posted By BitterChimp
That's what they are trained and paid to do. The...

That's what they are trained and paid to do. The lawyers are trained to get the maximum coverage (as broad or narrow as that might be) to create value for their client.

Do you think inventors...
Forum: Computers and the Internet 27th November 2012, 08:01 AM
Replies: 50
Split Thread: Software and Patents
Views: 2,350
Posted By BitterChimp
Software patents make my head hurt. Over...

Software patents make my head hurt.

Over the past decade I have heard patent-related issues described using war-related terminology. With every passing day this comparison seems more appropriate.
Forum: Computers and the Internet 27th November 2012, 07:52 AM
Replies: 862
Views: 68,261
Posted By BitterChimp
Not really. Even though the attorney isn't listed...

Not really. Even though the attorney isn't listed as an inventor on the patent, in my experience, they have a much better understanding of what is being protected, and in many cases are able to...
Forum: Computers and the Internet 26th November 2012, 03:04 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,991
Posted By BitterChimp
Now I want cake.

Now I want cake.
Forum: Computers and the Internet 26th November 2012, 03:03 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,991
Posted By BitterChimp
My young nieces and nephew all have iPhones; ages...

My young nieces and nephew all have iPhones; ages 4, 6, 12, 16.

:eek:
Forum: History, Literature, and the Arts 26th November 2012, 01:52 PM
Replies: 4,800
Views: 451,813
Posted By BitterChimp
Double poast.

Double poast.
Forum: History, Literature, and the Arts 26th November 2012, 01:47 PM
Replies: 4,800
Views: 451,813
Posted By BitterChimp
Just finished Everyday is an Atheist Holiday by...

Just finished Everyday is an Atheist Holiday by Penn Jillette

About to start Makers; The New Industrial Revolution by Chris Anderson
Forum: Computers and the Internet 26th November 2012, 10:34 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,991
Posted By BitterChimp
Or an elderly person. $0.02 or...me....

Or an elderly person.

$0.02

or...me. :)
Forum: Computers and the Internet 26th November 2012, 09:21 AM
Replies: 862
Views: 68,261
Posted By BitterChimp
It was an honest mistake confusing two terms. ...

It was an honest mistake confusing two terms.

My larger point was lost due to me misusing the terms. That was that those who prosecute patents have different specializations in skills than those...
Forum: Computers and the Internet 25th November 2012, 03:32 PM
Replies: 862
Views: 68,261
Posted By BitterChimp
You are correct. I was wrong.

You are correct. I was wrong.
Forum: Computers and the Internet 24th November 2012, 05:20 PM
Replies: 862
Views: 68,261
Posted By BitterChimp
No, it's not. The attorneys who write...

No, it's not.



The attorneys who write my patents specialize in writing them. Those who defend them in court specialize in prosecution.
Forum: Computers and the Internet 24th November 2012, 05:11 PM
Replies: 862
Views: 68,261
Posted By BitterChimp
yes. A few times.

yes. A few times.
Forum: Computers and the Internet 24th November 2012, 04:03 PM
Replies: 862
Views: 68,261
Posted By BitterChimp
Hmm....I can have an avatar and signature.

Hmm....I can have an avatar and signature.
Forum: Computers and the Internet 24th November 2012, 03:54 PM
Replies: 862
Views: 68,261
Posted By BitterChimp
FWIW, all of the patent attorneys I work with for...

FWIW, all of the patent attorneys I work with for filling are not prosecutors;different skill set.
Forum: Computers and the Internet 24th November 2012, 01:57 PM
Replies: 862
Views: 68,261
Posted By BitterChimp
Most people don't know how to read a patent. I...

Most people don't know how to read a patent. I mean that in the most literal sense.

Hell, I have dozens of patents and taken grad level IP courses and more often than not I am unable to...
Forum: USA Politics 24th November 2012, 12:35 PM
Replies: 232
Views: 7,236
Posted By BitterChimp
Nice article. Thanks for sharing it.

Nice article. Thanks for sharing it.
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 23rd November 2012, 04:16 PM
Replies: 151
Views: 11,636
Posted By BitterChimp
I did search. Sorry.

I did search. Sorry.
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 23rd November 2012, 02:40 PM
Replies: 151
Views: 11,636
Posted By BitterChimp
Question Life on Mars confirmation?

We shall see.. (http://www.newscientist.com/article/dn22532-curiosity-result-could-confirm-mars-life-says-levin.html)
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 20th November 2012, 12:02 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 5,135
Posted By BitterChimp
Love Christmas. Just finished all my shopping and...

Love Christmas. Just finished all my shopping and I am going to kick major gift giving ass this year. :cool:
Forum: USA Politics 19th November 2012, 11:46 PM
Replies: 232
Views: 7,236
Posted By BitterChimp
False. I assume you meant "should not be...

False.

I assume you meant "should not be able to be."
Forum: USA Politics 19th November 2012, 11:42 PM
Replies: 232
Views: 7,236
Posted By BitterChimp
I know what he's inventing. ...

I know what he's inventing.

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_OohPEKdTUyE/SAPRa-ZpocI/AAAAAAAAAHM/U_8_BfUrAT0/s400/Land_Of_Make_Believe.jpg
Forum: USA Politics 19th November 2012, 11:41 PM
Replies: 232
Views: 7,236
Posted By BitterChimp
It would only be a fallacy if I was engaged in an...

It would only be a fallacy if I was engaged in an argument with you, which as I've previously stated, is not worth continuing. As it were, I was making a joke.
Forum: Welcome! 19th November 2012, 09:30 PM
Replies: 3,414
Views: 1,483,599
Posted By BitterChimp
Is there a point system in place here where...

Is there a point system in place here where members are awarded points for calling out logical fallacies by name in an argument?

Seems like there might be. :D

NO TRUE SCOTTSMAN!! APPEAL TO...
Forum: USA Politics 19th November 2012, 08:48 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 4,664
Posted By BitterChimp
http://i.huffpost.com/gen/867269/thumbs/o-OBAMA-MC...

http://i.huffpost.com/gen/867269/thumbs/o-OBAMA-MCKAYLA-MARONEY-570.jpg?4
Forum: USA Politics 19th November 2012, 08:08 PM
Replies: 232
Views: 7,236
Posted By BitterChimp
Yes, you must put the qualifier of infringement...

Yes, you must put the qualifier of infringement for it to equate to theft.

On this we agree.
Forum: USA Politics 19th November 2012, 08:02 PM
Replies: 232
Views: 7,236
Posted By BitterChimp
Bah, who needs Lockheed, Boeing, Leer and...

Bah, who needs Lockheed, Boeing, Leer and McDonald-Douglas. The Wright Brothers had it all taken care of in the heavier-than-air-flying department.
Forum: USA Politics 19th November 2012, 07:54 PM
Replies: 232
Views: 7,236
Posted By BitterChimp
No assumption was made other than the discussion...

No assumption was made other than the discussion is based in reality. As I've explained from the beginning, I have no interest in considering how you feel things should be.

Since you can't seem...
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