Using his example, you don't need to know anything about math, science, literature, etc, to cut down trees.
You need to know what they train you to do on the job. Therefore, an elementary student graduate could do the job, short of the physical requirements. So make him a dish washer until he's big enough to work a chain saw.
What's important to understand about the shooting sports merit badges is they're taught how to properly, and safely, handle a firearm or bow and arrow. Go to any Boy Scout firing range and you won't see a single silhouette of a person. They're specifically taught not to shoot at anything other than targets.
Only in hunters safety do they teach you to hunt (which isn't a merit badge). Even then, the reoccuring themes are know what you're shooting at, be confident you can accurately hit your target at the distance you are from the target, know where you need to hit your target for a quick and humane kill, and know what's beyond your target.
Even in cub scouts, they allow them to shoot BB guns. Same thing, safety first, everything else is secondary.
The foundation of any of the shooting sports is focused on safety and is strictly enforced.
What we'll do is make a device that's about 6" long, maybe 1/4" in diameter. At one end we'll have some kind of a mechanism to enable us to create markings on a surface. Next, we'll come up with thin sheets of material that we can mark up. Just spitballing, maybe we'll call it... pencil and........ paper. Yes, pencil and paper.
That was the easy part... the hard part is figuring out where to put all these pieces of paper once they've been marked...
A swedish company is coming out with the WeeWeePad. It has a liquid touch pad that alerts you when it detects moisture. Designed for potty training, the WeeWeePad will come in models ranging in sizes. The smallest suitable for Dogs and Cats, while the largest ones are suitable for handling compulsive bed wetters. Ladies and gentlemen, the WeeWeePad!
I understand profit, that's why we're in business, to make money. But charging more for something just because the consumer is willing to pay more for it... I guess that crosses the ethical line for me.
That's not supply and demand, it's not because it's any better than the other, it's not because its more expensive to make. You're just doing it because you can, and I call that greed.
But then again, I wouldn't call myself a salesmen, a shrewd businessman, etc.
I don't know if it was "pre-programmed" or not. I got the impression that it was somehow detecting the beat of the music and then adjusting the voltage accordingly.
I saw this in a hotel room in Nashville at Phreaknic. Or at least something very similar... loud as hell. Wicked cool though. Guy was running off of an mp3 player from what I understand.
Interviewer: "Well Mr. Robinson, while your resume is quite impressive, however, you just don't have everything we're looking for to fill the opening on our server maintenance team."
Mr. Robinson: "What do you mean? I have a Masters in Computer science, A+, MCSE, CCNA, CISSP, and 23 years of relevant experience. What am I missing??"
Interviewer: "You see, we're running that new server cooling technology you might of seen on slashdot. I didn't see anything about being SCUBA certified on your resume."
It doesn't matter. If you're distracted, the method of the distraction doesn't matter. If they're calling you, odds are its not a "ok is the computer plugged in?". The call is probably going to require some kind of thought, which means your brain isn't focusing on the dynamic traffic conditions. If someone slams on their brakes in front of you, and you're distracted, there's a good chance you won't see them braking before its too late. I say "distracted" not "on the phone" because there have always been other methods of distraction that I think are equally as bad. I think cell phones are getting the limelight because the frequency of their usage is significantly higher than any other distraction out there. Kids not behaving, something rolling around you're trying to grab, eating a big mac, doing your makeup, shaving, etc. All of those happen and cause distractions which can and have caused accidents.
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Using his example, you don't need to know anything about math, science, literature, etc, to cut down trees.
You need to know what they train you to do on the job. Therefore, an elementary student graduate could do the job, short of the physical requirements. So make him a dish washer until he's big enough to work a chain saw.
Nope, this isn't a slippery slope...
... nuke it!
What's important to understand about the shooting sports merit badges is they're taught how to properly, and safely, handle a firearm or bow and arrow. Go to any Boy Scout firing range and you won't see a single silhouette of a person. They're specifically taught not to shoot at anything other than targets. Only in hunters safety do they teach you to hunt (which isn't a merit badge). Even then, the reoccuring themes are know what you're shooting at, be confident you can accurately hit your target at the distance you are from the target, know where you need to hit your target for a quick and humane kill, and know what's beyond your target. Even in cub scouts, they allow them to shoot BB guns. Same thing, safety first, everything else is secondary. The foundation of any of the shooting sports is focused on safety and is strictly enforced.
What we'll do is make a device that's about 6" long, maybe 1/4" in diameter. At one end we'll have some kind of a mechanism to enable us to create markings on a surface. Next, we'll come up with thin sheets of material that we can mark up. Just spitballing, maybe we'll call it... pencil and........ paper. Yes, pencil and paper. That was the easy part... the hard part is figuring out where to put all these pieces of paper once they've been marked...
In other news, 8 million system administrators were fired today as a result of demanding a waiver for their services...
A swedish company is coming out with the WeeWeePad. It has a liquid touch pad that alerts you when it detects moisture. Designed for potty training, the WeeWeePad will come in models ranging in sizes. The smallest suitable for Dogs and Cats, while the largest ones are suitable for handling compulsive bed wetters. Ladies and gentlemen, the WeeWeePad!
We're going to replace you with a giant red and blue flasher, and a pair of sirens!
... still better than being Uranus!
I had this. I don't recommend it as it was pretty shitty.
I'm your overlor
The slim overlords have spoken! You couldn't even finish your sentence before they came down upon you!
I, for one, welcome our new slime overlords!
2. Hold city for ransom by threatening crushing earth quakes if they don't pay!
Again, I make a comment in jest and the mods thought it was insightful ;)
I didn't write the article! lol
I didn't write the article ;) I just posted something that was meant to be funny but was instead tagged as Insightful.
Talk to the mod's!
I understand profit, that's why we're in business, to make money. But charging more for something just because the consumer is willing to pay more for it... I guess that crosses the ethical line for me.
That's not supply and demand, it's not because it's any better than the other, it's not because its more expensive to make. You're just doing it because you can, and I call that greed.
But then again, I wouldn't call myself a salesmen, a shrewd businessman, etc.
I guess technically that's greed, charging what you can but without it where would we be?
Thriving?
Greed.
Man I wish I had mod points to mod this up... thats hilarious.
... including people using such devices as guitar amplifiers.
Would that be an electric guitar?
Oh man that's a knee slapper!
I don't know if it was "pre-programmed" or not. I got the impression that it was somehow detecting the beat of the music and then adjusting the voltage accordingly.
I saw this in a hotel room in Nashville at Phreaknic. Or at least something very similar... loud as hell. Wicked cool though. Guy was running off of an mp3 player from what I understand.
Interviewer: "Well Mr. Robinson, while your resume is quite impressive, however, you just don't have everything we're looking for to fill the opening on our server maintenance team."
Mr. Robinson: "What do you mean? I have a Masters in Computer science, A+, MCSE, CCNA, CISSP, and 23 years of relevant experience. What am I missing??"
Interviewer: "You see, we're running that new server cooling technology you might of seen on slashdot. I didn't see anything about being SCUBA certified on your resume."
... get your pitchforks and torches! We've finally found the guy responsible for those satanic slashes!!!
What is it with Comcast, always messing with blocking ports, messing with DNS entries, and making the IT guy's life difficult in general?
Job Security!
It doesn't matter. If you're distracted, the method of the distraction doesn't matter. If they're calling you, odds are its not a "ok is the computer plugged in?". The call is probably going to require some kind of thought, which means your brain isn't focusing on the dynamic traffic conditions. If someone slams on their brakes in front of you, and you're distracted, there's a good chance you won't see them braking before its too late. I say "distracted" not "on the phone" because there have always been other methods of distraction that I think are equally as bad. I think cell phones are getting the limelight because the frequency of their usage is significantly higher than any other distraction out there. Kids not behaving, something rolling around you're trying to grab, eating a big mac, doing your makeup, shaving, etc. All of those happen and cause distractions which can and have caused accidents.