Beatles is sorta a specific case with Apple though.
Reavers ain't men. Or they forgot how to be. Now they're just nothing. They got out to the edge of the galaxy, to that place of nothing, and that's what they became.
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NoiseDesign - Sep 02, 2010 9:48:01 am PDT #14769 of 25501
Our wings are not tired
Tom Scola - Sep 02, 2010 10:05:54 am PDT #14770 of 25501
Remember that the frontier of the Rebellion is everywhere. And even the smallest act of insurrection pushes our lines forward.
tommyrot - Sep 02, 2010 1:52:08 pm PDT #14771 of 25501
Sir, it's not an offence to let your cat eat your bacon. Okay? And we don't arrest cats, I'm very sorry.
So,
Apple-Facebook Controversy Over Ping Rooted in API Usage, Feature May Return
Earlier today, we reported on confusion surrounding the brief appearance of Facebook Connect functionality in iTunes 10's "Ping" social networking feature that initially appeared to allow users to find friends by checking their Facebook contacts. The feature quickly disappeared from Ping without explanation from Apple.
All Things Digital now follows up with a report claiming that the disappearance is due to Apple's unauthorized usage of the Facebook Connect application programming interfaces (APIs) after the two companies failed to reach a deal regarding access.
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According to the report, Facebook and Apple remain in discussions about bringing Facebook Connect connectivity to Ping, so it may make a reappearance at some point in the future.
Steph L. - Sep 02, 2010 2:29:24 pm PDT #14772 of 25501
I look more rad than Lutheranism
According to the report, Facebook and Apple remain in discussions about bringing Facebook Connect connectivity to Ping, so it may make a reappearance at some point in the future.
Maybe they can do it through LiveJournal. t /bitch
Jon B. - Sep 02, 2010 4:02:40 pm PDT #14773 of 25501
A turkey in every toilet -- only in America!
This is pretty neat. 28 HTML5 Features, Tips, and Techniques you Must Know: [link]
There's some cool stuff coming our way.
tommyrot - Sep 03, 2010 6:14:24 am PDT #14774 of 25501
Sir, it's not an offence to let your cat eat your bacon. Okay? And we don't arrest cats, I'm very sorry.
Completely random first-world whine....
Remember back when 128 kbps was considered "CD-quality" for mp3s? Of course nowadays, stuff you get from iTunes and eMusic is usually 256 kbps, and I usually rip stuff at about 190 kbps with variable bit rate.
Anyway, now when one of my 128 kbps mp3s comes up in a random playlist, I can immediately tell by the inferior sound quality. And then I get sad.
Polter-Cow - Sep 03, 2010 8:49:29 am PDT #14775 of 25501
What else besides ramen can you scoop? YOU CAN SCOOP THIS WORLD FROM DARKNESS!
I can't tell the difference between 128 kbps and anything higher, so I'm good. Ignorance is bliss!
Although now I want to actually do a real test and rip a song to 128 and 256 and see if, with the same song, I can actually tell which one is the higher bit rate.
tommyrot - Sep 03, 2010 8:52:36 am PDT #14776 of 25501
Sir, it's not an offence to let your cat eat your bacon. Okay? And we don't arrest cats, I'm very sorry.
Although now I want to actually do a real test and rip a song to 128 and 256 and see if, with the same song, I can actually tell which one is the higher bit rate.
Try it with good headphones or speakers.
Also, the more "complex" a song is, the more you might notice the difference. An mp3 of someone singing acapella would probably sound fine at 128 kbps, but the more instruments you add, the more you might notice a drop in quality.
eta: I think my hearing is more sensitive than most people's. Like I immediately notice if a cat walks in front of a speaker.
tiggy - Sep 03, 2010 8:52:38 am PDT #14777 of 25501
I do believe in killing the messenger, you know why? Because it sends a message. ~ Damon Salvatore
I can definitely tell. the 128 kbs seem lower in volume.
Jessica - Sep 03, 2010 8:56:17 am PDT #14778 of 25501
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset
I have terrible hearing, so audio bitrates are pretty meaningless to me.