Let's spare the buildings - they're useful, still - and just raze the politicians.
I'd be happy to call my reps, but I'm terrible with remembering things. If I were to call, what would my list of complaints contain, specifically?
1. The improper routing and storage of e-mail, leading to official e-mail being served on a non-government-owned machine, with who-knows-what oversight and security, and the loss of millions of government e-mails.
2. Use of NSLs, which clearly violate the 4th Amendment, and the deceit involved in maintaining their questionable legality.
3. What was it the Democrats voted on recently that sent the Repubs into a hissy-fit, storming out of session in protest?
4....?
I'm sure others of us have this problem, too. It's not that I don't want something done about it; I just don't want to sound like a blathering dunderhead, which means I need set of valid attack points, and we've had so many things happen, lately, it's hard to remember them all.
For a while, before they clamped down on Internet sales, I used Provigil to recover from way too many late night working sessions - otherwise, I'd be bloody useless the next day - and can attest that it worked well for me, improving my alertness without the buzz. Now I'm stuck with caffeine, which isn't bad, for the most part, but Provigil _is_ better.
On behalf of the Simian Anti-Defamation League, I resent this comment and its implications. Why not compare him to a slug, rather? We simians have been shown to have measurable intelligence, unlike your so-called "Supreme Leader." Try to measure _that guy's_ intelligence. You don't have a scale that small.
In short, don't you dare lump that [expletive deleted] in with us simians. We take that as a serious insult.
> When people from different cultures are communicating they may be extra careful to avoid ambiguity.
When we were in second grade - let's just say, "quite a while ago," and leave it at that - dating was initiated by writing a note to another person you liked along the lines of, "Do you love me? Yes No" The recipient circled one, gave the note back, and that was it: you were a couple. Or not. (I'm getting off topic, but there was this one girl who had this annoying habit of writing, "maybe." Grr...)
I think we could use something along those lines, today. You see a guy / girl you think you might like, and hand them a note saying: "Would you like to [have sex | develop a long-term relationship | hop in a large tub filled with whipped cream and Jell-O]? Yes No" They'd circle one, hand it back, and bada-bing, you'd know right away where you stood with that person.
It would certainly resolve some of the ambiguity. Unless they wrote "maybe."
Exactly. What's he going to do when the server bites it at 2:00 am on the night before grades are due from all teachers? Or they need to upgrade to a bigger storage system, and he has to evaluate the myriad choices out there? Or connect a new building to the existing network infrastructure? Or something as relatively simple as, "I don't think I need this file anymore. Should I make a backup of it somewhere else before I delete it?"
Setting things up initially, in a minimal configuration, or managing a system that's already in place takes little real expertise. Self-proclaimed "experts" do it all the time. When you get off the beaten path, or when the stuff hits the fan, _that's_ what determines suitability for the job.
Personally, I'd let the kid shadow me - no problem letting kids learn new things, or encouraging them to enter the field - but, if it were a valuable network, I wouldn't consider trusting him to run it alone.
On the other hand - no pun intended - this might actually work out in his favor, since he _could_ go out and commit a crime, and they'd have to wonder whether the fingerprint evidence was valid or not.
I think we should do something like automate the seats, a la The Jetsons. You sit in a seat in the waiting area, any seat you like, slide your boarding pass into the arm-rest reader, and then the "system" will sort out the passengers and the boarding order, and then, to board, the system drives your seat onto the plane where you're supposed to go. You don't even have to walk. It takes the "human factor" out of the equation.
I think they should do this with cars, too, in heavily traveled areas: just have the "grid" sort out speed, lanes, etc, to maximize throughput.
I concur. The worst job I've had was with a company where the pay was Ok, the people were nice, the commute acceptable, etc., but the work was mind-numbing. "I went through x years of college for this...?" That gig didn't last long, but longer than it should have.
On the flip-side, one of my favorite jobs was with a small company, great pay, sadistic boss, slave-driver-like work pace, terrible commute, but interesting things on which to work. I don't mind working hard, so long as I'm not bored.
> Even if he isn't trying to do so, he's in a position to take readership from the company (weather it happens or not), and that is something they have a vested interest in stopping.
My son was in a band for a while and I observed that, among musicians, there's a strong sense of competition. "Your band SUX, dude!" Etc. I had to explain to him and his band-mates that it didn't really matter; the amount of music to which you can listen is practically infinite, so long as you have the time. There's no real competition - especially with today's Internet downloads - just varying degrees of demand.
Your comment falls under the same concept: unless reading this guy's work absolutely precludes me, in every way, from reading CNN's drivel, it's not really taking readers away. I can read both.
I think you're crediting the Dems with too much intestinal fortitude - even if only hypothetically.
That's part of the conundrum in which we find ourselves, this November: vote for a Republican, who, while far from gutless, are just flat out evil; or a Democrat, who, even with a majority, can't bring him or herself to take action. Pansies...
We need a viable third party, if only to shake things up. This is terrible.
I agree with much of this, except the "trust in government" part. NEVER trust the government. That leads to complacency. Complacency leads to a few people in power rigging the system for their benefit, while screwing everyone else. Basically, where we are, today, thanks, in large part, to the Republicans. Though the spineless Democrats didn't help much.
We, as truly "good citizens," must be ever vigilant and on the watch against the encroachment of government. Trust your friends, if you can; trust your spouse, hopefully; trust your dog - but not the cat, the little bastard - but never _ever_ trust your government.
Absolutely! Instead, let's all march ourselves quietly and peacefully to the nearest detention centers, because, as good citizens, it's our duty to acquiesce to the needs of the government, and, ultimately, since there's no way they can protect our freedom while allowing us to run free, we should lock ourselves up. It's for our own good, comrade. I'm sure you understand. You don't want freedom, anyway. It's too dangerous.
Where do I sign up? I always wanted to be a soldier - Army wouldn't take me because of medical problems - but I never considered that it might have to be against my own government.
> Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? Forbid it, Almighty God! I know not what course others may take; but as for me, give me liberty or give me death!
The times are almost - if not already - as dark then as now. It was good enough for Patrick Henry; it's good enough for me.
It were simple scheduler issues - the normal management of processes endemic to every OS - then, Ok. But if Windows' scheduler specifically blocked, say, Firefox, or iTunes, then that would be a whole 'nother matter. And that's what Comcast is doing with it's "man in the middle" attack, altering torrent packets to prevent their transmission.
You could look at it the other way 'round: those people reading CNN, Facebook, etc., are getting in the way of the kid sharing his anime collection. Who's to say what the Internet's "purpose" is? Comcast says "unlimited." If it's not, in fact, unlimited, then it's false advertising.
It's funny you mention "stooge." Do you type one-handed while simultaneously drinking the fear-mongering Republican kool-aid?
In case you're not aware of your history, the Founding Fathers did not expect to create a world, or even a country, where everyone was "safe" from each other. T'aint possible - unless you a) lock everyone up, or b) get rid of all people. There are risks inherent in freedom - such as the fact that someone may try to hurt you in various ways - but they thought it better to be dangerously free than a safe slave to the state. Those of us who think likewise may be "stooges," but we're in good company.
I'm thinking of starting a new club. I'm toying with the idea of calling it, "Sons of Liberty." Our motto will be, "Give me liberty, or give me death." And our rationale will go something like, "The Tree of Liberty, from time to time, must be refreshed with the blood of patriots and tyrants."
What? It's been done? Looks like we're just about on time for a reprisal.
So, who's with me? Or is this another one of those, "Oh, we're afraid to go with you, Bluto. We might get in trouble."
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Let's spare the buildings - they're useful, still - and just raze the politicians.
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I'd be happy to call my reps, but I'm terrible with remembering things. If I were to call, what would my list of complaints contain, specifically?
1. The improper routing and storage of e-mail, leading to official e-mail being served on a non-government-owned machine, with who-knows-what oversight and security, and the loss of millions of government e-mails.
2. Use of NSLs, which clearly violate the 4th Amendment, and the deceit involved in maintaining their questionable legality.
3. What was it the Democrats voted on recently that sent the Repubs into a hissy-fit, storming out of session in protest?
4.
I'm sure others of us have this problem, too. It's not that I don't want something done about it; I just don't want to sound like a blathering dunderhead, which means I need set of valid attack points, and we've had so many things happen, lately, it's hard to remember them all.
For a while, before they clamped down on Internet sales, I used Provigil to recover from way too many late night working sessions - otherwise, I'd be bloody useless the next day - and can attest that it worked well for me, improving my alertness without the buzz. Now I'm stuck with caffeine, which isn't bad, for the most part, but Provigil _is_ better.
Just out of curiosity, why? What happened?
Regard for ISO: Shouldn't that be: F.U.C.K.Y.O.U -- ? Ok, that's 7 letters...
On behalf of the Simian Anti-Defamation League, I resent this comment and its implications. Why not compare him to a slug, rather? We simians have been shown to have measurable intelligence, unlike your so-called "Supreme Leader." Try to measure _that guy's_ intelligence. You don't have a scale that small.
In short, don't you dare lump that [expletive deleted] in with us simians. We take that as a serious insult.
Sincerely,
A. D. D. Ape
> When people from different cultures are communicating they may be extra careful to avoid ambiguity.
When we were in second grade - let's just say, "quite a while ago," and leave it at that - dating was initiated by writing a note to another person you liked along the lines of, "Do you love me? Yes No" The recipient circled one, gave the note back, and that was it: you were a couple. Or not. (I'm getting off topic, but there was this one girl who had this annoying habit of writing, "maybe." Grr...)
I think we could use something along those lines, today. You see a guy / girl you think you might like, and hand them a note saying: "Would you like to [have sex | develop a long-term relationship | hop in a large tub filled with whipped cream and Jell-O]? Yes No" They'd circle one, hand it back, and bada-bing, you'd know right away where you stood with that person.
It would certainly resolve some of the ambiguity. Unless they wrote "maybe."
Exactly. What's he going to do when the server bites it at 2:00 am on the night before grades are due from all teachers? Or they need to upgrade to a bigger storage system, and he has to evaluate the myriad choices out there? Or connect a new building to the existing network infrastructure? Or something as relatively simple as, "I don't think I need this file anymore. Should I make a backup of it somewhere else before I delete it?"
Setting things up initially, in a minimal configuration, or managing a system that's already in place takes little real expertise. Self-proclaimed "experts" do it all the time. When you get off the beaten path, or when the stuff hits the fan, _that's_ what determines suitability for the job.
Personally, I'd let the kid shadow me - no problem letting kids learn new things, or encouraging them to enter the field - but, if it were a valuable network, I wouldn't consider trusting him to run it alone.
On the other hand - no pun intended - this might actually work out in his favor, since he _could_ go out and commit a crime, and they'd have to wonder whether the fingerprint evidence was valid or not.
I think we should do something like automate the seats, a la The Jetsons. You sit in a seat in the waiting area, any seat you like, slide your boarding pass into the arm-rest reader, and then the "system" will sort out the passengers and the boarding order, and then, to board, the system drives your seat onto the plane where you're supposed to go. You don't even have to walk. It takes the "human factor" out of the equation.
I think they should do this with cars, too, in heavily traveled areas: just have the "grid" sort out speed, lanes, etc, to maximize throughput.
I concur. The worst job I've had was with a company where the pay was Ok, the people were nice, the commute acceptable, etc., but the work was mind-numbing. "I went through x years of college for this...?" That gig didn't last long, but longer than it should have.
On the flip-side, one of my favorite jobs was with a small company, great pay, sadistic boss, slave-driver-like work pace, terrible commute, but interesting things on which to work. I don't mind working hard, so long as I'm not bored.
You haven't been to any Wal-Mart in western NY, have you?
It's all part of their "world domination" plan, Pinky...
> Even if he isn't trying to do so, he's in a position to take readership from the company (weather it happens or not), and that is something they have a vested interest in stopping.
My son was in a band for a while and I observed that, among musicians, there's a strong sense of competition. "Your band SUX, dude!" Etc. I had to explain to him and his band-mates that it didn't really matter; the amount of music to which you can listen is practically infinite, so long as you have the time. There's no real competition - especially with today's Internet downloads - just varying degrees of demand.
Your comment falls under the same concept: unless reading this guy's work absolutely precludes me, in every way, from reading CNN's drivel, it's not really taking readers away. I can read both.
I think you're crediting the Dems with too much intestinal fortitude - even if only hypothetically.
That's part of the conundrum in which we find ourselves, this November: vote for a Republican, who, while far from gutless, are just flat out evil; or a Democrat, who, even with a majority, can't bring him or herself to take action. Pansies...
We need a viable third party, if only to shake things up. This is terrible.
I agree with much of this, except the "trust in government" part. NEVER trust the government. That leads to complacency. Complacency leads to a few people in power rigging the system for their benefit, while screwing everyone else. Basically, where we are, today, thanks, in large part, to the Republicans. Though the spineless Democrats didn't help much.
We, as truly "good citizens," must be ever vigilant and on the watch against the encroachment of government. Trust your friends, if you can; trust your spouse, hopefully; trust your dog - but not the cat, the little bastard - but never _ever_ trust your government.
Absolutely! Instead, let's all march ourselves quietly and peacefully to the nearest detention centers, because, as good citizens, it's our duty to acquiesce to the needs of the government, and, ultimately, since there's no way they can protect our freedom while allowing us to run free, we should lock ourselves up. It's for our own good, comrade. I'm sure you understand. You don't want freedom, anyway. It's too dangerous.
Actually, I'd say you had quite a bit further you could go before you were carried away too far.
I presume you're not running for President. What a shame. _I'd_ vote for you.
Did you mean "enigma" rather than "ennui"?
Where do I sign up? I always wanted to be a soldier - Army wouldn't take me because of medical problems - but I never considered that it might have to be against my own government.
> Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? Forbid it, Almighty God! I know not what course others may take; but as for me, give me liberty or give me death!
The times are almost - if not already - as dark then as now. It was good enough for Patrick Henry; it's good enough for me.
It were simple scheduler issues - the normal management of processes endemic to every OS - then, Ok. But if Windows' scheduler specifically blocked, say, Firefox, or iTunes, then that would be a whole 'nother matter. And that's what Comcast is doing with it's "man in the middle" attack, altering torrent packets to prevent their transmission.
You could look at it the other way 'round: those people reading CNN, Facebook, etc., are getting in the way of the kid sharing his anime collection. Who's to say what the Internet's "purpose" is? Comcast says "unlimited." If it's not, in fact, unlimited, then it's false advertising.
It's funny you mention "stooge." Do you type one-handed while simultaneously drinking the fear-mongering Republican kool-aid?
In case you're not aware of your history, the Founding Fathers did not expect to create a world, or even a country, where everyone was "safe" from each other. T'aint possible - unless you a) lock everyone up, or b) get rid of all people. There are risks inherent in freedom - such as the fact that someone may try to hurt you in various ways - but they thought it better to be dangerously free than a safe slave to the state. Those of us who think likewise may be "stooges," but we're in good company.
So, what do Bush's boots taste like?
I'm thinking of starting a new club. I'm toying with the idea of calling it, "Sons of Liberty." Our motto will be, "Give me liberty, or give me death." And our rationale will go something like, "The Tree of Liberty, from time to time, must be refreshed with the blood of patriots and tyrants."
What? It's been done? Looks like we're just about on time for a reprisal.
So, who's with me? Or is this another one of those, "Oh, we're afraid to go with you, Bluto. We might get in trouble."
I'm sure there's some medication you can take to fix this. Either that, or turn in your /. membership.
> It was a weird, and these people believe this stuff.
Not that I'm supporting COS or anything, but have you been to a Trekkie convention, lately...?