I see where you're coming from, but I have never like the "if this avoids 1 death" argument. If this idea makes its way into every vehicle and costs drivers mega-moola over the next 50 years and is the genesis of further monitoring/protecting devices which will all become mandatory if you want to be able to pay for insurance... and only one life is saved - will it have been worth it?
I realize I'm taking it to the logical extreme, I just wanted to point out that the "if this avoids 1 death" reads to many like "think of the children".
My neighbor is blind. He is quite fluent with IT, but he frequently has to ask for help with flash as his screen reader only says something generic for flash elements. I don't know if this is oversight on the implementer's part or a problem with flash in general, but it can really hamstring blind people who are otherwise computer savvy.
...this is the sort of thing which Open Source would be perfect for. There would be no shortage of coders willing to review the code and point out any problems. It would help with the "open" part of "open and fair" election
Then why not do it? That's how open source works, isn't it? Identify a need and get to it?
Don't stop at just software though. Make a playbook for the entire system that any precinct is free to implement. Call out the check in procedure, how to handle privacy, how to aid people with disabilities, minimum manning requirements, the redundant paper trail, etc. Make an open source rock solid "how to run an election without blowing it" guide.
Neat - did you work for the USGS? Sounds like they are doing the same (or a similar) study. I just saw a press release (with video) about that the other day.
USGS and NOAA have an agreement to share information and data. USGS installs sensors (permanent and temporary stream gauges) which NOAA and other agencies leverage for their predictive analysis.
Really? 15% tip is low? I feel bad leaving less than 20% (of the after tax amount), and my girlfriend often goes higher than that. I try to convince myself that 12-15% is a good tip, but I've been brainwashed!
I don't know how accurate your description is here, but flinging around so many passionate adjectives makes you seem biased. You are +5 Informative, so maybe it's just me.
It sounds like I'm following the same route you are (engineering to medicine). I'm curious to hear how well you were received with your technical non-traditional background. Did you have medical volunteer/research experience? Were you grilled for 'waffling' on your career. I've heard that's how it goes for people who didn't know their path since they were seven - any thoughts?
I went to school with many many people who took ADD drugs as a study aid. So - people with ADD take Adderall to calm them down and focus... and people without ADD take the same thing to speed them up and focus.
...but I'd be amazed if you weren't at least an order of magnitude out. Yeah - it's probably more like 800%. Knock em if you want to, but give credit where it's due.
I don't understand your stance. I think everyone agrees that open WiFi is used by leechers. I thought the debate here is whether or not leeching should be illegal.
I think the majority of the above discussion amounts to appreciating open networks, but respecting closed networks. It seems to me that you understand that sentiment... but it makes you angry. I admit that I am kind of confused by your stance - perhaps you could clarify?
The Government avoids spying by using STU phones. If tapping stays in the news, I wonder if projects like OpenMoko will incorporate similar techniques. It's good enough for gov't TS - so it is probably good enough for me chatting with my friend about what to do this weekend. It would only be a matter of time before cracking these streams would be easily doable, but at least there would be a small barrier to unfettered access.
I disagree. When I was in school 20 years ago there was a special ed class, a 'regular' class, and a gifted class for the core subjects. From what I glean from friends who are new teaches, there is a new push in teaching theory that has all children in the same class - theory being that by including the 'special' kids they will be immersed in a richer environment that will help them develop socially and mentally. It works apparently, but this is news because the new theory may have an unwelcome cost.
If you wanted to use the old toolbar, what would be the point of updating to the new software? Are there any benefits to Office 2007 outside of the 'ribbon'? If you gave a user Office 2007 without the ribbon would they have any idea what they just spent $50 on?
I'm asking in all honesty - I still use OO at home and 2003 at work.
...for much smaller markets which may take a decade or more to reach their first profits...
A five to ten year head start in production should be enough to develop a market and get your production costs down so that you continue to make money after your patent expires. If you don't get your first annual profit until year ten, you have just made a profit while your competitors are just getting started. If they are going to steal your market share, then maybe they are better than you?
It is when you abuse your monopoly that your prices skyrocket and your consumers hate you that small time companies can come in and undercut your prices and steal market share. Ten years is more than enough for most any patent (when patents are even relevant) - but maybe for very special cases there could be a request to extend the length.
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I see where you're coming from, but I have never like the "if this avoids 1 death" argument. If this idea makes its way into every vehicle and costs drivers mega-moola over the next 50 years and is the genesis of further monitoring/protecting devices which will all become mandatory if you want to be able to pay for insurance... and only one life is saved - will it have been worth it?
I realize I'm taking it to the logical extreme, I just wanted to point out that the "if this avoids 1 death" reads to many like "think of the children".
My neighbor is blind. He is quite fluent with IT, but he frequently has to ask for help with flash as his screen reader only says something generic for flash elements. I don't know if this is oversight on the implementer's part or a problem with flash in general, but it can really hamstring blind people who are otherwise computer savvy.
...this is the sort of thing which Open Source would be perfect for.
There would be no shortage of coders willing to review the code and point out any problems.
It would help with the "open" part of "open and fair" election
Then why not do it? That's how open source works, isn't it? Identify a need and get to it?
Don't stop at just software though. Make a playbook for the entire system that any precinct is free to implement. Call out the check in procedure, how to handle privacy, how to aid people with disabilities, minimum manning requirements, the redundant paper trail, etc. Make an open source rock solid "how to run an election without blowing it" guide.
Neat - did you work for the USGS? Sounds like they are doing the same (or a similar) study. I just saw a press release (with video) about that the other day.
* Press Release
* Video Pod Cast
Or better yet - carry around a bottle of some human DNA. That should really throw them for a loop.
Is there such a thing as an accredited high school? (Asking in earnest).
And the science gets done and you make a neat gun.
USGS and NOAA have an agreement to share information and data. USGS installs sensors (permanent and temporary stream gauges) which NOAA and other agencies leverage for their predictive analysis.
Really? 15% tip is low? I feel bad leaving less than 20% (of the after tax amount), and my girlfriend often goes higher than that. I try to convince myself that 12-15% is a good tip, but I've been brainwashed!
I don't know how accurate your description is here, but flinging around so many passionate adjectives makes you seem biased. You are +5 Informative, so maybe it's just me.
Best to not say anything to the cop.
Fixed that for you.
Source 1: http://www.schneier.com/blog/archives/2008/07/why_you_should.html
Source 2: http://www.flexyourrights.org/
Why would you want a double sided reader? Would your eyes ever fall on both sides at once?
Oh God... is this another excuse for the rip off artist text book companies to make new versions? What a life.
It sounds like I'm following the same route you are (engineering to medicine). I'm curious to hear how well you were received with your technical non-traditional background. Did you have medical volunteer/research experience? Were you grilled for 'waffling' on your career. I've heard that's how it goes for people who didn't know their path since they were seven - any thoughts?
Any concern about sunlight going to power instead of photosynthesis? Is that even a concern?
I went to school with many many people who took ADD drugs as a study aid. So - people with ADD take Adderall to calm them down and focus... and people without ADD take the same thing to speed them up and focus.
...but I'd be amazed if you weren't at least an order of magnitude out. Yeah - it's probably more like 800%. Knock em if you want to, but give credit where it's due.I don't understand your stance. I think everyone agrees that open WiFi is used by leechers. I thought the debate here is whether or not leeching should be illegal.
I think the majority of the above discussion amounts to appreciating open networks, but respecting closed networks. It seems to me that you understand that sentiment... but it makes you angry. I admit that I am kind of confused by your stance - perhaps you could clarify?
The Government avoids spying by using STU phones. If tapping stays in the news, I wonder if projects like OpenMoko will incorporate similar techniques. It's good enough for gov't TS - so it is probably good enough for me chatting with my friend about what to do this weekend. It would only be a matter of time before cracking these streams would be easily doable, but at least there would be a small barrier to unfettered access.
I disagree. When I was in school 20 years ago there was a special ed class, a 'regular' class, and a gifted class for the core subjects. From what I glean from friends who are new teaches, there is a new push in teaching theory that has all children in the same class - theory being that by including the 'special' kids they will be immersed in a richer environment that will help them develop socially and mentally. It works apparently, but this is news because the new theory may have an unwelcome cost.
You tell 'em Lumpy!
damn kids... and their snot...
If you wanted to use the old toolbar, what would be the point of updating to the new software? Are there any benefits to Office 2007 outside of the 'ribbon'? If you gave a user Office 2007 without the ribbon would they have any idea what they just spent $50 on?
I'm asking in all honesty - I still use OO at home and 2003 at work.
Pay no attention to that "whoosh" sound. It'll pass in a second.
Yeah. That movie will never make it through the screening process.
...for much smaller markets which may take a decade or more to reach their first profits...A five to ten year head start in production should be enough to develop a market and get your production costs down so that you continue to make money after your patent expires. If you don't get your first annual profit until year ten, you have just made a profit while your competitors are just getting started. If they are going to steal your market share, then maybe they are better than you?
It is when you abuse your monopoly that your prices skyrocket and your consumers hate you that small time companies can come in and undercut your prices and steal market share. Ten years is more than enough for most any patent (when patents are even relevant) - but maybe for very special cases there could be a request to extend the length.