Quote #49: "A perfect example of the incompatibility of these social systems is the Clinton/Lewinsky scandal. Once the scandal broke, Bill held a press conference and apologized to the people simply and sincerely."
Err - no he didn't. When the scandal broke Bill held a press conference and made the famous public statement "I want to say one thing to the American people. I want you to listen to me. I'm going to say this again. I did not have sexual relations with that woman, Miss Lewinsky. I never told anybody to lie, not a single time; never. These allegations are false." How on earth was that an apology?
Or was that sarcasm? I'm never sure on the inter-web.
Mac
PS: In reply to #151: "So, is there a good chance for a jail term for extortion in Charlie "Core Incompetencies" Rimmer's future?"
No. The ACCC were pretty quick to point out that the acts (however low) don't fit under 'unconscionable conduct' - which is the closest match for what happened.
It's just bad policy - not illegal.
Mac
In reply to #129 & #122:
Traffic formulas get worse than that - due to Braess' paradox, putting in a new faster road can SLOW TRAFFIC DOWN !!!
One nice explanation is here: http://www.davros.org/science/roadparadox.html
(It uses an over simplistic formula that mixes up units when it works out vehicle speed, but don't get too fussy - it is just to demonstrate the paradox. Believe me - it works in real life ... even with calculating the speed of IP packets across the Etherweb..)
Yes - someone adding a router in a network (even a very fast router) can slow the network down.
Mac
The same point (but with much more humour) is presented here:
http://www.jumbojoke.com/the_pastors_pen_120.html
Have a great day everyone,
Mac (No, not MacAllister. Another one)
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