Source? As it simply isn't true. What IS unfortunate is the loss of the old card catalogs. It used to be the case that multiple people could access the card catalog simultaneously but with the advent of PCs most have been replaced with a library-software equipped PC which limits use to the numbers of PCs on-hand. For a small library that is typically one.
Vermont's site is a disaster. Based on Oracle you'll encounter pages that were set up using what looks like boilerplate language then never corrected. For example, I was prompted to create this one time password – poorly explained – and presented with this screen that tells the user to enter a mobile phone number then shows a field for an email address – there is no field for a phone number. Then, there is a line of text - "I agree to [ENTER COMPANY OR SERVICE NAME HERE] – that is obviously boilerplate that was never replaced or corrected." The pols and the press keep announcing it is a "processing bottleneck" - now blamed on "old computers"... Can you say "we're gonna waste even more money on this thing?"
"...telephone operators have largely gone by the wayside, but a (brave) new world of telemarketing and call center support jobs have opened up because of advances in technology, not to mention the Internet."
Not exactly a selling point! In years past, the telephone operator wasl almost a family member in small town America. They were helpful - even in the big city. Telemarketers and call center support staff are almost universally loathed.
'I don't remember anybody suggesting Apple should stop selling iPhones or iPads, or threatening to shut down company if they didn't,' the president argued."
And Apple can't put us in jail for not buying their product. Although I'm sure they'd like to.
They'll use it to print plastic fruit & vegetables. That way they'll be able to sell perfect looking, albeit, no-taste food which is what they're marketing experts have promtoed.
The whole "thing" reminds me of how the children in the old "Our Gang" film shorts (this is the 30s and 40s kids!) would "solve" problems. They would get together after they learned Miss Crabtree (the antecedent for Mrs. Crabapple in the Simpsons) was losing her job or some such thing. They could never figure out what to do BUT they ultimately decided they could put on a variety show to raise money for... whatever. They think by doing anything they are doing something.
There's a difference between being tracked by a random company and a government body. At least the latter operates under the scrutiny of elected representatives.
Of *course* it is annoying at the same time it is busy being useless. It has nothing to do with the nature of the emergency and everything to do with keeping the citizens hyper-vigilant...er, scared. Now excuse me I've got to get ready for the Two Minute Hate.
I read the book "2001: A Space Odyssey" which was written by Arthur C Clark a few years prior to watched the film when it came out. Personally I did like the film but If I had not read the book I would have found many parts of the film and particularly it's ending incomprehensible. To write a 22,000 work critique on the film to me is rather a waste since the best way of understanding the film is to read the book. Sill I do remember when the movie "Star Wars" (125 minutes long) came out there were many hours of TV time dedicated to how they did the special effects which to me was surprisingly entertaining.
You couldn't have. The book was written concurrently with the movie and published after the movie's release. Clarke's short story "The Sentinel" was the basis for the film.
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and throw in the fact it was a night landing so you're depth perception is whacked as well. Good job.
Source? As it simply isn't true. What IS unfortunate is the loss of the old card catalogs. It used to be the case that multiple people could access the card catalog simultaneously but with the advent of PCs most have been replaced with a library-software equipped PC which limits use to the numbers of PCs on-hand. For a small library that is typically one.
Vermont's site is a disaster. Based on Oracle you'll encounter pages that were set up using what looks like boilerplate language then never corrected. For example, I was prompted to create this one time password – poorly explained – and presented with this screen that tells the user to enter a mobile phone number then shows a field for an email address – there is no field for a phone number. Then, there is a line of text - "I agree to [ENTER COMPANY OR SERVICE NAME HERE] – that is obviously boilerplate that was never replaced or corrected." The pols and the press keep announcing it is a "processing bottleneck" - now blamed on "old computers"... Can you say "we're gonna waste even more money on this thing?"
"...telephone operators have largely gone by the wayside, but a (brave) new world of telemarketing and call center support jobs have opened up because of advances in technology, not to mention the Internet."
Not exactly a selling point! In years past, the telephone operator wasl almost a family member in small town America. They were helpful - even in the big city. Telemarketers and call center support staff are almost universally loathed.
'I don't remember anybody suggesting Apple should stop selling iPhones or iPads, or threatening to shut down company if they didn't,' the president argued."
And Apple can't put us in jail for not buying their product. Although I'm sure they'd like to.
They'll use it to print plastic fruit & vegetables. That way they'll be able to sell perfect looking, albeit, no-taste food which is what they're marketing experts have promtoed.
Just in time for the new season of American Idol.
Amex did it for a bit several years ago and it worked quite well.
And I've got the red stapler to go with the position.
In fact, I don't. How about explaining it to me?
Hey Obanaistas, ready to admit your guy is even worse than Bushitler?
And in fact my daughter and I have been having this same conversation lately. I'm actually happy she's a philosophy major.
I don't disagree with anything you say.
The whole "thing" reminds me of how the children in the old "Our Gang" film shorts (this is the 30s and 40s kids!) would "solve" problems. They would get together after they learned Miss Crabtree (the antecedent for Mrs. Crabapple in the Simpsons) was losing her job or some such thing. They could never figure out what to do BUT they ultimately decided they could put on a variety show to raise money for... whatever. They think by doing anything they are doing something.
Fixed that for you.
Although I don't believe it.
Fat-ass, sanctimonius, lying, pompous hypocrite.
They'll be put on Double Secret Probation.
... Name me another country that has less restrictions on free speech, freedom of association, freedom of assembly, right to property, and so forth.
Name me one pot of water that is hotter...
Sincerely,
Frog
There's a difference between being tracked by a random company and a government body. At least the latter operates under the scrutiny of elected representatives.
Say what?!
until I know it is "NSA Ready."
Is Bloomberg's buy-in going to get Ubuntu to add any "custom" features that will help spy on people? http://gizmodo.com/bloomberg-reporters-used-sketchy-terminal-access-to-col-503232014
Of *course* it is annoying at the same time it is busy being useless. It has nothing to do with the nature of the emergency and everything to do with keeping the citizens hyper-vigilant...er, scared. Now excuse me I've got to get ready for the Two Minute Hate.
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Doesn't matter. Their predictions aren't worth what the hardware costs.
"...in one case, the government did lock up the wrong person."
The fact they lock up anyone for speaking their mind makes that an oxymoron.
I read the book "2001: A Space Odyssey" which was written by Arthur C Clark a few years prior to watched the film when it came out. Personally I did like the film but If I had not read the book I would have found many parts of the film and particularly it's ending incomprehensible. To write a 22,000 work critique on the film to me is rather a waste since the best way of understanding the film is to read the book. Sill I do remember when the movie "Star Wars" (125 minutes long) came out there were many hours of TV time dedicated to how they did the special effects which to me was surprisingly entertaining.
You couldn't have. The book was written concurrently with the movie and published after the movie's release. Clarke's short story "The Sentinel" was the basis for the film.