It's also word of mouth stuff. As in being asked if you take enough zinc every time you get a cold. Doesn't matter how ridiculous it is, if they heard it from a friend then you should try it.
Yes, I have heard of many strange uses for Vicks Vapor Rub that many a person swears by because they heard it from a friend/family member.
I was referring to people I know of that seek them out and treat them like medicines. The OP stated:
I don't believe that I've ever known anyone that either believed in or took homeopathic potions as cures..
It is these people I am referring to. Those that treat homeopathy as an actual treatment as opposed to people that may unknowingly make such a purchase.
One I accidentally bought the "light" sour cream instead of the regular stuff (the packages are much the same) I wouldn't say that I buy light sour cream.:)
I had a job training software, and business applications for end users. Part of this involved one on one training with users that wanted to know how to perform specific tasks.
I remember going to one lady who wanted to know how to perform a specific task to get an outcome she was struggling with. I found the issue not to be her lack of knowledge, but some missing packages. As systems were locked down, I had to call in to the internal HelpDesk and raise a ticket to get the necessary packages installed on her machine.
Upon giving the exact details of what was missing and what would be needed I got the response "Can I pass you to my colleague who knows about computers?"
An ISP I joined and left over 10 years, offered free email addresses for life. Although I have moved 3 times and am about to move a 4th, my email address has remained as this same ISP address.
I think this needs to be fixes in law, not just in a court case. Some law that makes it explicit that employers have no interest in what you do with yourself when "off duty", and protects your privacy and dignity from your employer when you're not at work (or otherwise on the clock).
This is all good and well, assuming you are a well behaved person in your private time. Most employment contacts (around here anyway) have a clause that the employee will not do anything that will bring the employer into disrepute. This clause straddles the line between an employee's private and work time and often creates grey areas.
Yes, one should be able to do what they want in their own time - but if "society" (or my employers) disapprove and that activity makes the courts/news/gossip mill/rounds at the competitors they do want recourse to get rid of the staff member in question.
I am aware that this is a separate issue to the main point of this article.
"We assumed they were OK with Global Mode and we continued to spend money innovating the facility,"
"We did that on our understanding that geo-unblocking to allow people to digitally import content purchased overseas is perfectly legal. If you say it is not, then we are going to need a lot more detail from you to understand why. Simply sending us a threatening letter, as frightening as that may be, does not get us there and is not a fair reason for us to shut down our whole business,"
I live on a quiet street and have nothing to hide - Not many people come past my property on a day basis and almost none of them would care about me.
I am a boring man with nothing of interest happening - This doesn't mean I am about to replace my walls with glass panels, so that anyone who happens to come by my property can have a snoop as to what I am up to.
My best teacher, also now my friend loves his summers off.
He is experienced, knows his stuff and basically recycles the same content/lesson plans each year and only updates to improve on what did/didn't work so well, changes in curriculum and administration (as well as to relieve boredom).
On our last conversation, there is a high chance that my son will be in his class this year and from what I have spoken with my teacher friend about - I should recognise a fair bit of the work he has to complete.
Church leaders advocate public health policies (like abstinence) that demonstrably do not work in spite of copious scientific evidence showing that they do not work.
Not a scientist here:) but I would like to see the studies where the practice of abstinence has not prevented the spread of STIs and unwanted pregnancies.
Now, I would concede that abstinence often doesn't occur because people generally like to fuck. Maybe I am just being a bit too picky today..
Agreed, There is little worse than people who get offended just because they think that they should be offended. This goes doubly so for people getting offended on behalf of others
If they are using an internal WinModem, drivers and the ability to access this over linux may be severely limited. I would suggest if their only access point is a good old fashioned screeching modem that they get brought an external one (assuming that they don't already have one)
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My PET shits on your... No, my PET just shits
"My Amiga Shits on your ST"
This will always be true :)
This would just lead to a Planet of the Apes style apocalypse.
Robots are programmed not to hurt Humans.
Robots are Programmed to recognise Gorillas as a sort of Human.
Gorillas rise up - Robots by their programming are unable to stop them. Without their fancy gadgets to protect them. Humans lose the impending war.
It's also word of mouth stuff. As in being asked if you take enough zinc every time you get a cold. Doesn't matter how ridiculous it is, if they heard it from a friend then you should try it.
Yes, I have heard of many strange uses for Vicks Vapor Rub that many a person swears by because they heard it from a friend/family member.
http://www.snopes.com/medical/...
Sorry,
I was referring to people I know of that seek them out and treat them like medicines. The OP stated:
I don't believe that I've ever known anyone that either believed in or took homeopathic potions as cures..
It is these people I am referring to. Those that treat homeopathy as an actual treatment as opposed to people that may unknowingly make such a purchase.
One I accidentally bought the "light" sour cream instead of the regular stuff (the packages are much the same) I wouldn't say that I buy light sour cream. :)
I know a few.
All are of the of the New Age Crackpot/Hippy variety
I had a job training software, and business applications for end users. Part of this involved one on one training with users that wanted to know how to perform specific tasks.
I remember going to one lady who wanted to know how to perform a specific task to get an outcome she was struggling with. I found the issue not to be her lack of knowledge, but some missing packages. As systems were locked down, I had to call in to the internal HelpDesk and raise a ticket to get the necessary packages installed on her machine.
Upon giving the exact details of what was missing and what would be needed I got the response "Can I pass you to my colleague who knows about computers?"
so are we doing stonehenge tomorrow?
Finally they can finish work on Saucy Jack.
An ISP I joined and left over 10 years, offered free email addresses for life. Although I have moved 3 times and am about to move a 4th, my email address has remained as this same ISP address.
I think this needs to be fixes in law, not just in a court case. Some law that makes it explicit that employers have no interest in what you do with yourself when "off duty", and protects your privacy and dignity from your employer when you're not at work (or otherwise on the clock).
This is all good and well, assuming you are a well behaved person in your private time. Most employment contacts (around here anyway) have a clause that the employee will not do anything that will bring the employer into disrepute. This clause straddles the line between an employee's private and work time and often creates grey areas.
Yes, one should be able to do what they want in their own time - but if "society" (or my employers) disapprove and that activity makes the courts/news/gossip mill/rounds at the competitors they do want recourse to get rid of the staff member in question.
I am aware that this is a separate issue to the main point of this article.
My HTC Desire 300 is on 4.1.2 and apparently, that is where it is going to stay. .
... The company behind the global mode is Thumbing its nose
http://www.stuff.co.nz/busines...
"We assumed they were OK with Global Mode and we continued to spend money innovating the facility,"
"We did that on our understanding that geo-unblocking to allow people to digitally import content purchased overseas is perfectly legal. If you say it is not, then we are going to need a lot more detail from you to understand why. Simply sending us a threatening letter, as frightening as that may be, does not get us there and is not a fair reason for us to shut down our whole business,"
A strange game. The only winning move is not to play. How about a nice game of chess?
Agreed. A great, yet shockingly expensive toy
I live on a quiet street and have nothing to hide - Not many people come past my property on a day basis and almost none of them would care about me.
I am a boring man with nothing of interest happening - This doesn't mean I am about to replace my walls with glass panels, so that anyone who happens to come by my property can have a snoop as to what I am up to.
I believe this to be a trait for many government departments/agencies the world over.
My best teacher, also now my friend loves his summers off.
He is experienced, knows his stuff and basically recycles the same content/lesson plans each year and only updates to improve on what did/didn't work so well, changes in curriculum and administration (as well as to relieve boredom).
On our last conversation, there is a high chance that my son will be in his class this year and from what I have spoken with my teacher friend about - I should recognise a fair bit of the work he has to complete.
Ahh The cays of my Amiga, where DF0 would consistently check for a disk.
It would get so annoying, I would often throw a blank floppy in there just to shut it up. :)
Church leaders advocate public health policies (like abstinence) that demonstrably do not work in spite of copious scientific evidence showing that they do not work.
Not a scientist here :) but I would like to see the studies where the practice of abstinence has not prevented the spread of STIs and unwanted pregnancies.
Now, I would concede that abstinence often doesn't occur because people generally like to fuck. Maybe I am just being a bit too picky today..
Funny, I use search engines and read review sites.
I sometimes have the problem of trying to find review sites that aren't just ads. All too often the "article" is just lifted from the sales brochure.
Agreed, There is little worse than people who get offended just because they think that they should be offended. This goes doubly so for people getting offended on behalf of others
I love lotus notes. . Long live the Domino server!
Wow, don't know that. It makes my other post potentially redundant.
If they are using an internal WinModem, drivers and the ability to access this over linux may be severely limited. I would suggest if their only access point is a good old fashioned screeching modem that they get brought an external one (assuming that they don't already have one)