Eventbrite is set up for this sort of thing -- volunteer signup is a very common use. Plus, free.
I think I'd set up a small demo using your real data and requirements -- its obvious ease of use and lack of cost would make the case pretty easily. (I'm sure that's the case for ten or perhaps fifty other off-the-shelf services too.)
I hope that it continues to work well once the Reader "tap" is shut off for good - Feedly has said the transition will be "seamless", I have my fingers crossed.
I'm surprised people have been giving Feedly such an easy time over that claim, which to me seems deeply suspect.
The test they're referring to is only a screen to see whether you're low-risk for Down's or high-risk, based on the factors mentioned (mother's age, weight, etc.). From these factors they come up with a number that reflects your general level of risk. So just from that it wouldn't be obvious to the doctors that the moms' ages (and therefore risk levels) were being miscalculated.
The screening test does not tell you whether or not the fetus actually has Downs -- for that, you need further tests, such as amniocentesis. It's this chance for further testing that was missed.
We have this Linksys one as well. We found that you have to pay attention to external reviews before upgrading the firmware -- some of the upgrades are more stable than others, to put it mildly. With the firmware version we now have installed and 1.2Mb DSL service it works quite reliably.
The marketing jargon is hideous and the product overpriced, but Livelink does have nice version control / check-in/check-out features, among other things.
It works through a web interface, although one that's rather prone to working well only with IE, ugh. I'm not sure how well it would work with Linux boxen -- I'd ask, but then do a large amount of testing to be sure it worked properly.
Agreed. Many of the possible endings in Riven were definitely ambiguous... even the one that was intended to be the "winning" situation was very... mysterious, for lack of a better word.
I wonder if they too use private companies to do this kind of job
They don't. Very junior CSIS (Canadian Security Intelligence Service) people do all background checks, for immigration and for government security checks.
(Who on earth uses a cellphone for over 2 hours a day?)
You aren't allowed to use cellphones in hospitals for similar reasons.
Recently, I've noticed it's even forbidden to use a Walkman on an airplane during takeoff and landing... apparently because some people keep them so loud they couldn't hear any emergency announcements. I thought that was a bit silly. it's not like you wouldn't notice an emergency and turn the damn thing off!
Microsoft also will seek an emergency hold on an order requiring that computer makers be given more flexibility in the way it configures the Windows operating system. The company contends that this would let computer makers damage their Windows product and hence create more cost in service calls and harm the product's reputation when it breaks down.
I can't really say that I trust Canadian government department employees' professionalism
Yeah. I'm filing an Access to Information request for my part of the database. If they keep information on me, I'm legally entitled to see what it is. I'd encourage all Canadians to do this.
My tax information should be between me and RevCan, not between me and RevCan and any HRDC employee who happens to be having an unprofessional day.
Having read the reviews, I saw the graphic of the cover and it's certainly startling onscreen. But looking at a graphic is less satisfying than holding a book, however garish the color scheme.
Really, has anyone managed to find a real paper copy of the thing?
With the growing prevalence of people attempting to use the web on those tiny cellphone screens, people are screaming for text-only options again, though, so I suppose your course might have been useful in the end. If you want to cater to the cellphone crowd, which I don't.
I doubt Mattel would/could buy them off, but I can imagine no other reason (except perhaps the advice of an incompetent lawyer)for such a quick change of heart.
Yes - very odd. By settling, they've missed a great chance to both make their argument public, and to set a legal precedent that would definitely be of use in their own future work.
Group of Seven painter Tom Thomson died under mysterious circumstances involving a canoe, fishing line, and a possible love triangle.
Even after his death there were oddities - it's never been established whether the body in the coffin is actually his. Presumably a good DNA analysis would clear up at least that mystery.
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Eventbrite is set up for this sort of thing -- volunteer signup is a very common use. Plus, free.
I think I'd set up a small demo using your real data and requirements -- its obvious ease of use and lack of cost would make the case pretty easily. (I'm sure that's the case for ten or perhaps fifty other off-the-shelf services too.)
I hope that it continues to work well once the Reader "tap" is shut off for good - Feedly has said the transition will be "seamless", I have my fingers crossed.
I'm surprised people have been giving Feedly such an easy time over that claim, which to me seems deeply suspect.
QC is a fun source. CBC Radio 3 (http://radio3.cbc.ca/) is good too, and their New Music Canada site lets indie bands stream their stuff: http://radio3.cbc.ca/. Enjoy.
The screening test does not tell you whether or not the fetus actually has Downs -- for that, you need further tests, such as amniocentesis. It's this chance for further testing that was missed.
We have this Linksys one as well. We found that you have to pay attention to external reviews before upgrading the firmware -- some of the upgrades are more stable than others, to put it mildly. With the firmware version we now have installed and 1.2Mb DSL service it works quite reliably.
It works through a web interface, although one that's rather prone to working well only with IE, ugh. I'm not sure how well it would work with Linux boxen -- I'd ask, but then do a large amount of testing to be sure it worked properly.
And here I was going after boys all this time! If only I had known!!
Agreed. Many of the possible endings in Riven were definitely ambiguous... even the one that was intended to be the "winning" situation was very... mysterious, for lack of a better word.
A car is a very inefficient way to transport one person and a box of kleenex.
They don't. Very junior CSIS (Canadian Security Intelligence Service) people do all background checks, for immigration and for government security checks.
You aren't allowed to use cellphones in hospitals for similar reasons.
Recently, I've noticed it's even forbidden to use a Walkman on an airplane during takeoff and landing... apparently because some people keep them so loud they couldn't hear any emergency announcements. I thought that was a bit silly. it's not like you wouldn't notice an emergency and turn the damn thing off!
Microsoft also will seek an emergency hold on an order requiring that computer makers be given more flexibility in the way it configures the Windows operating system. The company contends that this would let computer makers damage their Windows product and hence create more cost in service calls and harm the product's reputation when it breaks down.
LOL!!
Yeah. I'm filing an Access to Information request for my part of the database. If they keep information on me, I'm legally entitled to see what it is. I'd encourage all Canadians to do this.
My tax information should be between me and RevCan, not between me and RevCan and any HRDC employee who happens to be having an unprofessional day.
For the online signup stuff, I have a pseudonym that has an e-mail alias on my own domain name that sends incoming mail to /dev/null
Very convenient - I never even see the spam.
Really, has anyone managed to find a real paper copy of the thing?
...or ASCII art...
Where did you find the book? I ordered it back in February, and it still hasn't turned up. The store is complaining about delays from the publisher.
With the growing prevalence of people attempting to use the web on those tiny cellphone screens, people are screaming for text-only options again, though, so I suppose your course might have been useful in the end. If you want to cater to the cellphone crowd, which I don't.
Yes - very odd. By settling, they've missed a great chance to both make their argument public, and to set a legal precedent that would definitely be of use in their own future work.
I've seen Michael and Janet together... I think he's really Diana Ross.
Even after his death there were oddities - it's never been established whether the body in the coffin is actually his. Presumably a good DNA analysis would clear up at least that mystery.