Windows 8 will snap a picture with the webcam and send it to Microsoft as part of the boot sequence.
So now if you are not sitting in front of your computer it will put up a message saying something like: No face defected. Smile for the camera to continue.
Just to add to the trauma of a horrible disfiguring injury now you will have to buy a new windows license if your face is disfigured.
For the sense of humour impaired: I am just having fun with paranoia.
"Tossing the salad" is a euphemism. I am not willing to explain. Perhaps the fine folks at google can tell you more.
Just to get back on topic. What an idiot! This is career suicide. I know that at my present employer they google you before you are ever contacted for an interview. If something like this were to come up attached to your name, like say in a news report, I doubt HR would be calling you in for an interview.
While I agree with you, and in fact find people paying for small (under $20) purchases with a debit, or credit card to be annoying and inconsiderate. I wonder just how much longer cash will be an option.
Already is have become almost impossible to get by without a credit card. This just makes it easier to be tracked all the time.
From our good friends at Wikipedia:
The strontium unit was formerly known briefly as the sunshine unit, a term promoted by the United States Department of Defense until public ridicule brought about its disuse. (Among the sources of this outcry was a George Carlin performance, released on the CD "Parental Advisory: Explicit Lyrics", during a passage on governmental euphemisms for dangerous or unethical activities: "The Pentagon has actually begun measuring nuclear radiation in something they call 'sunshine units'!")
Honestly I wounder how Obama gets out of bed in the morning. It doesn't matter what he does, he is attacked for it. In his shoes I would jump in Airforce 1, make a quick withdrawal at Fort Knox, and take off for a nice out of the way island.
Maybe send off a quick press release off wishing the American people good luck, because they need all the luck they can get.
Of course I know this could never happen, but it makes an image that makes me smile.
I remember those days. I was running Linux, and hanging out in a few IRC channels. There was one evening where everyone except me and one other person kept dropping out, that then reappearing 5 to 10 minutes later. I finally figured out what was going on when he got pissed off and said in public $USERNAME why won't you die!!!
His ISP used static hostnames, so I knocked together a script that scanned for him to be on line and ping flooded him. I had cable internet, (Early adopter) so if was easy to just flood him off the net.
After a week or so I stopped. I didn't want his ISP to figure it out, and tell my ISP what I had been doing.
Government should raise taxes on gasoline so that people drive less
This was done where I live. It is a fine idea, but like so many fine ideas, IT DOES NOT WORK, in the real world. I own my home, so I have no intention of moving, and my work is 53Km from my home. Transit can help only slightly, and I was using it to avoid having to cross a bridge before the useless "carbon Tax" was brought in. I have spoken to many people about this tax and they all drive exactly the same amount now as they did before the tax was brought in.
The only people it really effects are delivery drivers and truckers. Also all of us in the prices we pay for everything.
I don't count a mortgage as debt. I do have a mortgage, but what I pay on that is very close to what I would be paying for rent, so it is worthwhile debt. My mortgage allows me to make extra payments if I wish. You would be amazed what that does to your oweing balance. Early on it is like doubling your money.
I don't know about anyone else, but I paid off my debts, and now I am splitting the money that used to be used just to keep even on debts to buy silver and savings.
The best part... I have so much money now! No interest payments. No late fees, because they "forgot" to send my my bill.
Credit cards, and line of credit have zero ballances, I have savings for emergencies, and I am buying more "toys" than before. I just do it all with cash.
I do keep my credit cards active, buying gas witrh them, but they are always paid off on payday.
I have said it before, and I will say it again. "Debt is slavery."
Should I be expecting the police to show up to my house and start confiscating stuff?
Don't be surprised when they do show up. People who like to build things and work with their hands are a shrinking minority. The nanny state is growing. Won't someone think of the children.
For example: I was working on my old Jeep all weekend. I had several people ask me what was wrong, and look at me strangely when I told them there was noting wrong, and I was just making my Jeep the way I wanted it to be. I also had one woman come by with some irrational comments about safety, and her kids...(I was welding.) I told her to get off MY property, and keep her kids away as well.
Stop whining!
When I started using Linux I had to hand edit my x.conf file, and people would not believe there was another OS other than windows. Once you convinced them that you didn't use Windows the question EVERY DAMN TIME was "Why not?" With a look of you are out of your mind.
In what sense did it work out well? Economically for Microsoft and IBM? Perhaps. For the rest of the world that suffers working under the decrepit POS that is Windows OS?
I have that phone at home.
I bought it as a temp while I waited for my iPhone 4 to dry out after I washed it with my pants.:(
It didn't dry out, and I had to get a replacement. Thank god for Applecare, and a gay Apple Genius who thought I was cute, and replaced my iPhone under warranty.:)
Wanna bet? Just because you and I research our purchases, then weigh the pros and cons does not mean the general public will. I believe that Apple could announce that the iPhone 5 will be available at Apple stores world wide tomorrow, and nothing else, not a spec, not a photo NOTHING! There will be a line in front of every store, full of people ready to buy.
30 years ago I wrote my first law. "People are generally stupid." In the past 30 years I have seen no evidence to the contrary.
people here cannot fathom the possibility that there's a such thing as a satisfied iPhone customer.
Well, I for one am entirely satisfied with my iPhone 4.
But for the record anyone who says they will buy a product sight unseen, based on nothing but speculation is an idiot!
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So now if you are not sitting in front of your computer it will put up a message saying something like:
No face defected. Smile for the camera to continue.
Just to add to the trauma of a horrible disfiguring injury now you will have to buy a new windows license if your face is disfigured.
For the sense of humour impaired: I am just having fun with paranoia.
But then you have no history. Almost as bad.
"Tossing the salad" is a euphemism. I am not willing to explain. Perhaps the fine folks at google can tell you more.
Just to get back on topic. What an idiot! This is career suicide. I know that at my present employer they google you before you are ever contacted for an interview. If something like this were to come up attached to your name, like say in a news report, I doubt HR would be calling you in for an interview.
Then you are entirely justified in burning the place to the ground.
Thank you for that. I was thinking of that myself.
While I agree with you, and in fact find people paying for small (under $20) purchases with a debit, or credit card to be annoying and inconsiderate. I wonder just how much longer cash will be an option.
Already is have become almost impossible to get by without a credit card. This just makes it easier to be tracked all the time.
I NEED to strap this engine into my motorcycle. .01 second. :)
Imagine 0 - 60 times of under
Bring back Sunshine units.
From our good friends at Wikipedia:
The strontium unit was formerly known briefly as the sunshine unit, a term promoted by the United States Department of Defense until public ridicule brought about its disuse. (Among the sources of this outcry was a George Carlin performance, released on the CD "Parental Advisory: Explicit Lyrics", during a passage on governmental euphemisms for dangerous or unethical activities: "The Pentagon has actually begun measuring nuclear radiation in something they call 'sunshine units'!")
Honestly I wounder how Obama gets out of bed in the morning. It doesn't matter what he does, he is attacked for it. In his shoes I would jump in Airforce 1, make a quick withdrawal at Fort Knox, and take off for a nice out of the way island.
Maybe send off a quick press release off wishing the American people good luck, because they need all the luck they can get.
Of course I know this could never happen, but it makes an image that makes me smile.
As I recall, that was a hypnotic suggestion. Only about 90% sure, it has been a few years since I last read the book.
Your mom is on /.? Awesome!!!! :)
No trolling for you.
I remember those days. I was running Linux, and hanging out in a few IRC channels. There was one evening where everyone except me and one other person kept dropping out, that then reappearing 5 to 10 minutes later. I finally figured out what was going on when he got pissed off and said in public $USERNAME why won't you die!!!
His ISP used static hostnames, so I knocked together a script that scanned for him to be on line and ping flooded him. I had cable internet, (Early adopter) so if was easy to just flood him off the net.
After a week or so I stopped. I didn't want his ISP to figure it out, and tell my ISP what I had been doing.
I think you are wrong. I think it is time for the all drug Olympics.
http://www.indyarocks.com/videos/SNL--All-Drug-Olympics-231702
At least it would be entertaining to watch.
This was done where I live. It is a fine idea, but like so many fine ideas, IT DOES NOT WORK, in the real world. I own my home, so I have no intention of moving, and my work is 53Km from my home. Transit can help only slightly, and I was using it to avoid having to cross a bridge before the useless "carbon Tax" was brought in. I have spoken to many people about this tax and they all drive exactly the same amount now as they did before the tax was brought in.
The only people it really effects are delivery drivers and truckers. Also all of us in the prices we pay for everything.
Maybe the Mafia will hunt them down for using their business model without permission. We can always hope. :)
Your point is?
I don't count a mortgage as debt. I do have a mortgage, but what I pay on that is very close to what I would be paying for rent, so it is worthwhile debt. My mortgage allows me to make extra payments if I wish. You would be amazed what that does to your oweing balance. Early on it is like doubling your money.
I don't know about anyone else, but I paid off my debts, and now I am splitting the money that used to be used just to keep even on debts to buy silver and savings.
The best part... I have so much money now! No interest payments. No late fees, because they "forgot" to send my my bill.
Credit cards, and line of credit have zero ballances, I have savings for emergencies, and I am buying more "toys" than before. I just do it all with cash.
I do keep my credit cards active, buying gas witrh them, but they are always paid off on payday.
I have said it before, and I will say it again. "Debt is slavery."
Bitches are everywhere. :(
Outside Vancouver, Canada.
Don't be surprised when they do show up. People who like to build things and work with their hands are a shrinking minority. The nanny state is growing. Won't someone think of the children.
For example: I was working on my old Jeep all weekend. I had several people ask me what was wrong, and look at me strangely when I told them there was noting wrong, and I was just making my Jeep the way I wanted it to be. I also had one woman come by with some irrational comments about safety, and her kids...(I was welding.) I told her to get off MY property, and keep her kids away as well.
Stop whining!
When I started using Linux I had to hand edit my x.conf file, and people would not believe there was another OS other than windows. Once you convinced them that you didn't use Windows the question EVERY DAMN TIME was "Why not?" With a look of you are out of your mind.
Also... Get off my lawn!
Or buy a Mac.
For the rest of the world there is Linux.
I have that phone at home. :( :)
I bought it as a temp while I waited for my iPhone 4 to dry out after I washed it with my pants.
It didn't dry out, and I had to get a replacement. Thank god for Applecare, and a gay Apple Genius who thought I was cute, and replaced my iPhone under warranty.
Wanna bet? Just because you and I research our purchases, then weigh the pros and cons does not mean the general public will. I believe that Apple could announce that the iPhone 5 will be available at Apple stores world wide tomorrow, and nothing else, not a spec, not a photo NOTHING! There will be a line in front of every store, full of people ready to buy.
30 years ago I wrote my first law. "People are generally stupid." In the past 30 years I have seen no evidence to the contrary.
Well, I for one am entirely satisfied with my iPhone 4.
But for the record anyone who says they will buy a product sight unseen, based on nothing but speculation is an idiot!