2008 Summer Nationals

[peet]

Originally Posted by epeemike81

Actually, either is acurate...

for an example of binary being used in this context, let's take yet another WW quote:
Toby, in response to the quesiton "How pregnant is your ex-wife?": "As I understand pregnancy, it's a binary state. You either are or you aren't."

-m

(i know, i know, only a geek would care, but....)


Any number of values can be expressed in a binary system, not just two. When you have an "either-or" situation, it's boolean.


Not to dis on Toby or anything. He was always one of my favorites on that show, mostly 'cause he's so cranky all the time, but also the most rabid unapologetic liberal. What can I say, I like that in a guy.

-p

[epeemike81]

Originally Posted by peet

(i know, i know, only a geek would care, but....)


Any number of values can be expressed in a binary system, not just two. When you have an "either-or" situation, it's boolean.


Not to dis on Toby or anything. He was always one of my favorites on that show, mostly 'cause he's so cranky all the time, but also the most rabid unapologetic liberal. What can I say, I like that in a guy.

-p

you are confusing the comp. sci./Mathematical definition of binary with one of the simple english definitions of it. You're complaining about my use of definition #2, when I'm actually using definition #1:

bi·na·ry Audio Help /ˈbaɪnəri, -nɛri/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[bahy-nuh-ree, -ner-ee] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation adjective, noun, plural -ries.
–adjective
1. consisting of, indicating, or involving two.
2. Mathematics.
a. of or pertaining to a system of numerical notation to the base 2, in which each place of a number, expressed as 0 or 1, corresponds to a power of 2. The decimal number 58 appears as 111010 in binary notation, since 58 = 1 × 25 + 1 × 24 + 1 × 23 + 0 × 22 + 1 × 21 + 0 × 20.
b. of or pertaining to the digits or numbers used in binary notation.
c. of or pertaining to a binary system.
d. (of an operation) assigning a third quantity to two given quantities, as in the addition of two numbers.

[Padawan]

for those of you flying. We found a place that has kitchen and great suites. It is located 10 minutes from the venue off of hwy 101 and Mathilda Ave. It is the Larkspur Landing and the contact person to talk to is Beto Flores 408-733-1212 ext 512. Their website is www.larkspurlanding.com.

[tchwojko]

Originally Posted by peet

(i know, i know, only a geek would care, but....)


Any number of values can be expressed in a binary system, not just two. When you have an "either-or" situation, it's boolean.


Not to dis on Toby or anything. He was always one of my favorites on that show, mostly 'cause he's so cranky all the time, but also the most rabid unapologetic liberal. What can I say, I like that in a guy.

-p

Here are 11 boolean expressions:
"How much" != "How many"
"Less" != "Fewer"
"Binary" != "Boolean"

[HookUpandFence]

Originally Posted by tchwojko

Here are 11 boolean expressions:
"How much" != "How many"
"Less" != "Fewer"
"Binary" != "Boolean"

I think this has gone a BIT too far.
^_^

(Sorry, could not help but to byte at the bad pun op.)

[peet]

Originally Posted by epeemike81

you are confusing the comp. sci./Mathematical definition of binary with one of the simple english definitions of it.

Fair enough.

Note that i don't really care all that much, I'm just avoiding work.





-p

[oso97]

Originally Posted by Padawan

for those of you flying. We found a place that has kitchen and great suites. It is located 10 minutes from the venue off of hwy 101 and Mathilda Ave. It is the Larkspur Landing and the contact person to talk to is Beto Flores 408-733-1212 ext 512. Their website is www.larkspurlanding.com.

Dude, you're just a TAD late with this...

I can't imagine anyone who at this late date doesn't have hotel reservations somewhere...

[dberke]

Originally Posted by HookUpandFence

I think this has gone a BIT too far.
^_^

(Sorry, could not help but to byte at the bad pun op.)

There are 10 types of people in the world, those who understand binary and those who don't.

Sorry, I couldn't resist...

Dan

[piste off]

Originally Posted by jkdjeff

I predict that I'll be laughing at all of you trying to fence in San Jose in July.

What is the venue like in terms of air conditioning? Miami was like being in a freezer. Just wondering if I should bring a parka.

R-

[Phincer]

Originally Posted by oso97

I can't imagine anyone who at this late date doesn't have hotel reservations somewhere...

Ahh, grasshopper, what you have in one hand can easily be cancelled for a lesser thing in another hand...

Most reservations can be cancelled the day of, before a certain time (or 24 hours in advance). I've made reservations months in advance and cancelled at the last minute b/c I found a better deal elsewhere.

[jjefferies]

Originally Posted by piste off

What is the venue like in terms of air conditioning? Miami was like being in a freezer. Just wondering if I should bring a parka.

R-

I just walked down to lunch and was wearing a leather jacket for comfort. But this is S.F. whereas San Jose will be warmer. Temps inside the venue will depend on the local tastes. In general I'd bring a light warmup for inside and expect to perhaps use it in the evenings. But S.J. can get toasty. It will all depend.

BTW, the smoke from the fires up north has pretty much dissipated in the last two days. Don't expect it to be an issue. But your mileage.....

[KD5MDK]

Originally Posted by Guymelef

What's the over/under on it being a national coach?

I didn't catch the name but it wasn't a National coach.

[jkdjeff]

Where are results most reliably posted? I want to watch to see how my club's fencers do.

[LTranter]

Ditto the post above me. How/When/Where are results posted?

L

[tchwojko]

Originally Posted by LTranter

Ditto the post above me. How/When/Where are results posted?

L

My bet is on the USFA site between 1 and 2 weeks after the events, in a pain-in-the-ass PDF (Print-centric Dysfunctional Format), with only final places, and no pool or DE results.

[Guymelef]

Originally Posted by KD5MDK

I didn't catch the name but it wasn't a National coach.

OMG, another 1st day black card? Any side predictions on number of black cards? Remember, failure to show up does not count.

[LTranter]

Originally Posted by tchwojko

My bet is on the USFA site between 1 and 2 weeks after the events, in a pain-in-the-ass PDF (Print-centric Dysfunctional Format), with only final places, and no pool or DE results.

Well that sucks. I'll know how our fencer's did before those are posted.
Oh well, guess I will just have wait with baited breath until they get home.

L

[KD5MDK]

Originally Posted by Guymelef

OMG, another 1st day black card? Any side predictions on number of black cards? Remember, failure to show up does not count.

Wasn't a black card. Ref's back was turned.

[LTranter]

Any one have news on the Y12 yesterday? Particularly, I'm looking for results on David Neal and Will Cook (both from Gateway).

L

[LTranter]

Any results from yesterday? Looking for David "Trey" Neal and Will Cook, both from Gateway.

L