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The Gradual Erosion of the Right To Privacy
PeteV writes "There is an interesting article on the BBC's website based around research carried out by Dr. Kieron O'Hara of Southampton University. He points out that under British law, an individual's right to privacy is being eroded by the behavior of those who have no qualms about broadcasting every intimate detail of their life online (via social networking sites) because the privacy law is predicated in part upon the concept of a 'reasonable expectation of privacy.' I think his request 'for people to be more aware of the impact on society of what they publish online' is likely to fall on deaf ears, but in effect what he is saying is that the changing habits of the world-wide community of social networkers is likely to have an effect upon English law and how it is interpreted. Given that the significant bulk of social networkers are American, this might mean 'American behavior' could cause changes in the interpretation of English law (which is not to say English people don't also post their intimate details on Facebook)."
I've always wondered why that is considered both a grave insult and goal of the highest order. To many it is even their life ambition.
That being considered, I don't think it is so much an insult as it is well-wishes, somewhat like "good luck" or "have a nice day".
No, but judging by my email I have hundreds of friends on LinkedIn. Even though I have no account there.
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Translation of Translation:
"I have no real friends so I am relying on Facebook to cover the deficit."
We need to add the mod option "creepy".
And it's less than 140 characters.
Just saying...
have a nice day
Let's establish some ground rules: I'll have any kind of day I want, ok?
If your face has an anti-piracy device built-in. I dunno if being ugly counts.
At what price learning? At what cost wisdom? The price is a man's peace of mind, and the cost is his life.
Exactly. I'd be more likely to befriend somebody if they had a few charges of disorderly conduct or assault. They would most likely be much more interesting and would be a good person to have my back in a fight.
Unlike nosey judgemental weenies like you.
As the sole subject of the corporate entity, you are Chief accounting officer, Chief administrative officer, Chief analytics officer, Chief brand officer, Chief channel officer, Chief compliance officer, Chief communications officer, Chief data officer, Chief executive officer, Chief financial officer, Chief information officer, Chief information security officer, Chief knowledge officer, Chief learning officer, Chief legal officer, Chief marketing officer, Chief networking officer, Chief operating officer, Chief procurement officer, Chief risk officer, Chief science officer, Chief strategy officer, Chief technical officer, Chief visionary officer, Chief human resources officer, Board of Directors + Chairman of the Board, all rolled into one. The decisions are all coming from the same place. If you have multiple personality disorder, well, then you have an excuse to worry, since there could be a hostile takeover. Unless, of course, you're the personality taking over, in which case, have a blast, take no prisoners, etc... I'll just be over here...far, far away, over here.
Odi profanum vulgus et arceo
The military budget pays for a lot of things with civilian use, ARPAdnet and GPS for one. Also, it pays for food programs for children (cannot have malnurished soldiers).
The other fact is that US does tend to lead most peacekeeping missions. It's a burden on us, and we are happy to shoulder it, because we can. So next time you see a sick American, thank him for his sacrifices for world peace.
This is independent from whether we fucked up by going into Iraq. I think everyone understands that, regardless of how it started, the US needs to leave order behind.
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I'm quite happy with my healthcare situation right now, and the govt is set to fuck that up for me if this current bill passes.
One reason our military is so large...is that so many other countries (expecially in EU) don't really fund their military as much anymore, so it is up to US to take up the slack there for them...
Our education system does suck, but it isn't from lack of funding...we spend a ton of $$ per student, but it doesn't reach them due to red tape and administration...not to mention that the teaching unions and other groups really get in the way of getting quality educators in there, etc....but, it isn't for lack of funding.
Light travels faster than sound. This is why some people appear bright until you hear them speak.........