Just like we spent hundreds of billions of dollars on NASA to fake the moon-landing and keep the Soviets guessing.
Uh, WTF! At least you didn't bring up Nazis or something else similarly off topic.
During the 1990's, we had several terrorist attacks, foreign being World Trade Center 1, a few embassies, the USS Cole. And we can't forget McVeigh for domestic. Since 2002, what has happened within our borders, allies since 2008?
Since DHS can't keep drugs or illegal immigrants out, I doubt that DHS is keeping terrorists out. So, we have a history of attacks, then none. Why?
With regard to the village idiots caught, by passengers not DHS/TSA (shoe bomber, underwear bomber), I think someone has a sick/poetic sense of humor. Imagine, Al Queda sends some fool to light his shoes, who fails and gets thumped by the passengers. TSA reacts by scanning shoes. That's right, gotta take off you shoes to board a plane now. Then there's the scare about "binary liquid explosive", so no more hair gel in your bags, bottled water, whatever. Then, we have a fool who can't light his shorts, leading us to freedom fondles or full body scans that don't do shit. Somewhere someone is laughing his ass off at our stupidity. Wait until the exploding silicon implant scare comes up (breast or buttock).
None of that nonsense has anything to do with an analyst identifying a possible threat, someone verifying it, and someone else eliminating it; none of which involves a politician. If you are in IT, consider the difference between marketing or HR and development or QA.
If there were operations conducted like I'm thinking, the politicians would never know about them either.
Or, the populace is being played.
Without real facts, we can only guess. My guess is that both parts are true, real threats are eliminated and we are being played by politicians, each part separate though, no coordination. The TSA is possibly in the "played" part.
For proof, the answer is obvious - a terrorist doesn't just decide that airplanes are too well protected so they are going to give up on the idea of causing mayhem, they will just look for easier targets like shopping malls, movie theaters, concerts, etc. Since we have had zero attacks on alternate targets, its clear the TSA isn't protecting airplanes from anyone.
Yep. We appear at least to be a very easy target. Either the external threat is overstated, or FBI + CIA + Delta/SEAL is really doing something, that we'll never hear about.
Owning a smart phone with a data plan isn't a human right. Don't want to pay that much for the data plan? Don't. Live without it. Billions do it every day.
I agree that a owning a smartphone with a cellular data-plan is not a right. We all could buy used smartphones and go wireless only. But fair-play must be enforced.
Is not the cost per Mb is the same for the Telco, whether on contract, month-to-month after contract, or prepaid? Charging prepaid plans a higher rate than contract or month-to-month is an unfair business practice.
I have so often wanted to bike the commute; only 12 miles versus the 20 miles taking freeways, and use the hour of cardio in place of thirty minutes of sitting.
But the weather is just such a killer, 46+ inches of rain per year and snow in winter. I could reasonably do it four months, two Spring and two Fall, out of the year. The rest of the year is either too cold/icy (can't imagine roadie tires on ice), or hot and humid enough to require thirty minutes in the office gym showering and primping before starting the work day.
Telecommuting (AKA working offsite) will be a great benefit in my next position. Whether at home, library, or public park, just being able to go deeply into a thought well uninterrupted for a couple hours will be great.
Yep, the Android OS needs to get stable, and the hardware underneath it, or does it?. Google Platform Versions shows 2.2/API8 as the largest group, but that will change, again. Linux Devices has a more complete summary article. I say "does it" as the diversity of hardware did not hurt Microsoft. If anything it hurt Linux users trying to migrate off cheaper Windows hardware (Winmodems are first in mind).
Off Topic: My phones get a 60 day warranty bake in before being rooted (it is my hardware, don't lock it). Having the backup modem for the laptops is just a plus. The CDMA Nexus S may change that thought on rooting, but then I would have to pay the extra $30. That $30 may cost Sprint a sale on a Nexus S and a Evo 3D. For my 1-2GB per month with only limited backup modem usage, $30 is too much.
OTOH, I know two small business owners who thought that the EVO would make a nice WAP, as in drop business DSL and use their phone for the office laptops. I guess the suits at Sprint chose charging extra to have the tethering feature easily available over capping or tiered usage plans.
A quick Google or two shows a mix of solutions, Samsung being roughly to use the Samsung ADB driver then CLI, Motorola being more difficult upfront. Maybe someone using a phone on AT&T can comment more. I'm especially curious since Norton Security on Android updates outside of the Android market, if the hidden setting becomes available when Norton wants to update the app.
In the absence of a specific connection between the suspect and crime B, why should he have to submit a sample simply because of his possible connection to crime A? Answer: he shouldn't.
Sooooo, it would be okay then for the DOJ to have standing taps on all communications going to all reporters and reporting agencies? After all, criminals, including those illegally reporting illegal activity, would go to reporters.
Would the DOJ, or your local law enforcement, be okay to trail you, because you met with a suspected criminal?
Back in the day, some (LAPD comes to mind first) agencies would tap pay phones, just trolling ALL of the conversations, then using the information to get search warrants, then led to arrests and convictions. To be clear, this is a little grey, as, IIRC, no innocents were arrested as a result, and many criminals were jailed.
Maybe the first question ought to be do the ends justify the means?
We also need to figure out how, as a wired civilization (buy a newspaper, why when I can get infotainment for free?), we will support journalists' organizations. We need someone to watch the watchers.
One problem, with precedent, is what if the executive branch declines to enforce the law, especially if the majority gain from the law not being enforced?
I am not comparing Obama with Jackson, but just using a historical event to illustrate a weakness in our checks and balances. Look up Indian Removal Act or Worcester vs. Georgia. My favorite quote from that bit of history:
John Marshall has made his decision; let him enforce it now if he can. - Andrew Jackson
.
Remember too, that legal != just, further muddying the water.
Because the assumption that they will prevent explosives or weapons ending up on airplanes is incorrect. This makes the search, either variant, a waste of time and money. Witness Adam Savage and his 12" blades as an example of how the scans can fail, and smuggling into any prison (far higher search standards than the TSA) of why the patdown will not work against someone determined.
Can we get over the quality of the review and celebrate the release of Fedora 14, already?
No kidding. I was hoping for some thoughts besides my own on 14 vs 13, not "OMG its hard to use beta software" or "Ubuntu is for those who want Linux to work."
Maybe there will be better thoughts shared later, after more have installed/upgraded and played with it.
Personally, I won't have much to add besides "Thanks!" until tomorrow evening.
Why have an i3, when you could have a dual Xeon 5680's? The choice in hardware is still a function of funding. If your budget is limited, like all of your snacks will be Ramen, then the $350 Toshiba with the two year old CPU is good enough.
This survey shows to me is that those sampled have the means to purchase the cooler hardware, or that the sampling was poor. Linux is less than 0.1%.? Eh, I guess no CS/CE majors were queried.
Then again, the entire submission is a bit flammable; Mac Up, Windows Down, Linux Gone!
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Uh, WTF! At least you didn't bring up Nazis or something else similarly off topic.
During the 1990's, we had several terrorist attacks, foreign being World Trade Center 1, a few embassies, the USS Cole. And we can't forget McVeigh for domestic. Since 2002, what has happened within our borders, allies since 2008?
Since DHS can't keep drugs or illegal immigrants out, I doubt that DHS is keeping terrorists out. So, we have a history of attacks, then none. Why?
With regard to the village idiots caught, by passengers not DHS/TSA (shoe bomber, underwear bomber), I think someone has a sick/poetic sense of humor. Imagine, Al Queda sends some fool to light his shoes, who fails and gets thumped by the passengers. TSA reacts by scanning shoes. That's right, gotta take off you shoes to board a plane now. Then there's the scare about "binary liquid explosive", so no more hair gel in your bags, bottled water, whatever. Then, we have a fool who can't light his shorts, leading us to freedom fondles or full body scans that don't do shit. Somewhere someone is laughing his ass off at our stupidity. Wait until the exploding silicon implant scare comes up (breast or buttock).
None of that nonsense has anything to do with an analyst identifying a possible threat, someone verifying it, and someone else eliminating it; none of which involves a politician. If you are in IT, consider the difference between marketing or HR and development or QA.
We'll know in about forty years, when the memoir books come out.
If there were operations conducted like I'm thinking, the politicians would never know about them either.
Or, the populace is being played.
Without real facts, we can only guess. My guess is that both parts are true, real threats are eliminated and we are being played by politicians, each part separate though, no coordination. The TSA is possibly in the "played" part.
Yep. We appear at least to be a very easy target. Either the external threat is overstated, or FBI + CIA + Delta/SEAL is really doing something, that we'll never hear about.
$666.00 in net interest for me, LOL. That is more than the amount of my taxes spent on Science/Tech + ICE + Natural Resources + Agriculture.
I also seem to be buying lots of bullets, or something else that goes BOOM!
I agree that a owning a smartphone with a cellular data-plan is not a right. We all could buy used smartphones and go wireless only. But fair-play must be enforced.
Is not the cost per Mb is the same for the Telco, whether on contract, month-to-month after contract, or prepaid? Charging prepaid plans a higher rate than contract or month-to-month is an unfair business practice.
Yep, if you are on call then very likely you can do your core role from anywhere with an internet connection, including a cellular tether.
I have so often wanted to bike the commute; only 12 miles versus the 20 miles taking freeways, and use the hour of cardio in place of thirty minutes of sitting.
But the weather is just such a killer, 46+ inches of rain per year and snow in winter. I could reasonably do it four months, two Spring and two Fall, out of the year. The rest of the year is either too cold/icy (can't imagine roadie tires on ice), or hot and humid enough to require thirty minutes in the office gym showering and primping before starting the work day.
Telecommuting (AKA working offsite) will be a great benefit in my next position. Whether at home, library, or public park, just being able to go deeply into a thought well uninterrupted for a couple hours will be great.
Yep, the Android OS needs to get stable, and the hardware underneath it, or does it?. Google Platform Versions shows 2.2/API8 as the largest group, but that will change, again. Linux Devices has a more complete summary article. I say "does it" as the diversity of hardware did not hurt Microsoft. If anything it hurt Linux users trying to migrate off cheaper Windows hardware (Winmodems are first in mind).
Off Topic: My phones get a 60 day warranty bake in before being rooted (it is my hardware, don't lock it). Having the backup modem for the laptops is just a plus. The CDMA Nexus S may change that thought on rooting, but then I would have to pay the extra $30. That $30 may cost Sprint a sale on a Nexus S and a Evo 3D. For my 1-2GB per month with only limited backup modem usage, $30 is too much.
OTOH, I know two small business owners who thought that the EVO would make a nice WAP, as in drop business DSL and use their phone for the office laptops. I guess the suits at Sprint chose charging extra to have the tethering feature easily available over capping or tiered usage plans.
A quick Google or two shows a mix of solutions, Samsung being roughly to use the Samsung ADB driver then CLI, Motorola being more difficult upfront. Maybe someone using a phone on AT&T can comment more. I'm especially curious since Norton Security on Android updates outside of the Android market, if the hidden setting becomes available when Norton wants to update the app.
Just another reason to not use AT&T IMHO
In the absence of a specific connection between the suspect and crime B, why should he have to submit a sample simply because of his possible connection to crime A? Answer: he shouldn't.
Exactly the problem.
This would be a good compromise.
Doh!
Trolling = fishing, dragging a large net to see what they can catch. Not the internet version of trolling.
Sooooo, it would be okay then for the DOJ to have standing taps on all communications going to all reporters and reporting agencies? After all, criminals, including those illegally reporting illegal activity, would go to reporters.
Would the DOJ, or your local law enforcement, be okay to trail you, because you met with a suspected criminal?
Back in the day, some (LAPD comes to mind first) agencies would tap pay phones, just trolling ALL of the conversations, then using the information to get search warrants, then led to arrests and convictions. To be clear, this is a little grey, as, IIRC, no innocents were arrested as a result, and many criminals were jailed.
Maybe the first question ought to be do the ends justify the means?
We also need to figure out how, as a wired civilization (buy a newspaper, why when I can get infotainment for free?), we will support journalists' organizations. We need someone to watch the watchers.
One problem, with precedent, is what if the executive branch declines to enforce the law, especially if the majority gain from the law not being enforced?
I am not comparing Obama with Jackson, but just using a historical event to illustrate a weakness in our checks and balances. Look up Indian Removal Act or Worcester vs. Georgia. My favorite quote from that bit of history:
John Marshall has made his decision; let him enforce it now if he can. - Andrew Jackson
.
Remember too, that legal != just, further muddying the water.
There is a definite difference between the geek, one who digs into the minutiae just for the fun of it, and technology users.
Society is made better due to more communication, even if it is just chat. But being able to post on FB, even on /. using tags, is not geeky.
Eisenhower... a real Republican.
Because the assumption that they will prevent explosives or weapons ending up on airplanes is incorrect. This makes the search, either variant, a waste of time and money. Witness Adam Savage and his 12" blades as an example of how the scans can fail, and smuggling into any prison (far higher search standards than the TSA) of why the patdown will not work against someone determined.
No kidding. I was hoping for some thoughts besides my own on 14 vs 13, not "OMG its hard to use beta software" or "Ubuntu is for those who want Linux to work."
Maybe there will be better thoughts shared later, after more have installed/upgraded and played with it.
Personally, I won't have much to add besides "Thanks!" until tomorrow evening.
I must be missing the link to the study results. Oh, won't be out until next year, to allow for patching.
So, maybe something, maybe nothing.
There are better release from Coverity's site, http://coverity.com/
Agreed
Why have an i3, when you could have a dual Xeon 5680's? The choice in hardware is still a function of funding. If your budget is limited, like all of your snacks will be Ramen, then the $350 Toshiba with the two year old CPU is good enough.
This survey shows to me is that those sampled have the means to purchase the cooler hardware, or that the sampling was poor. Linux is less than 0.1%.? Eh, I guess no CS/CE majors were queried.
Then again, the entire submission is a bit flammable; Mac Up, Windows Down, Linux Gone!
Agreed.