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Doesn't law enforcement need a warrant? My guess is that medical personnel likely enter unannounced... and this would be a problem.
Forced into theiving? Is this a not uncommon problem?
If it were a willing young lad who breaks into my home, I find it difficult to sympathize with anyone who has no respect for private property no matter what their age. It's not a matter of law... it's a matter of an individual being absent-minded anough to *break into someone's home*. I mean seriously, this is my one and only home. What the hell is wrong with people?
You raise a very compelling point. I should post a highly visible warning at the entrances to my house. I know someone that's in the sign business, and I'm sure I can have them fab me up some appropriate danger signs. Shooting public servants is the last thing I want to do.
I can't speak for everyone, but here's the deal for me:
When I lived in England, I had my place broken into (while I was gone). I don't know if you've ever been robbed, but it is a rather unpleasant thing. After said robbery, I would often have nightmares and even night tremors, which are really nasty.
When I returned to the U.S., I bought a house and had the same problem, for a short while... you see, I took a trip to my parents' place and picked up my 'ol 12 gauge. I stuck it under my bed and the feeling of security I get is invaluable. I am home nearly 24/7, so if anyone breaks in, I will likely be here.
I am single and nobody, and I really do mean nobody, has any business entering my home. I have a really squeeky floor outside my room, and if anyone should squeek their way past my door, they're in for a surprise, as I am an extremely light sleeper and they while likely wake me up upon entering my home.
So there... there's why I feel "I need a gun to shoot intruders in my home". You may feel that scaring them off with the pump of the shotgun is sufficient, but I would much rather shoot the intruder. You may think it's a warped sense of justice, but I personally feel that anyone that breaks into my home is a complete piece of shit that the world can do without.
Atheists want nothing more than to live their lives without God so they can live a life without any ultimate consequences.
I can't speak for any other atheists, but personally, I'd prefer a universe with a god and heaven over one without. I'm not too keen on dying and that being the end of me. I'd much rather end up in heaven. It would also be cool to have a creator at large. These are comforting thoughts, after all, which, no doubt help propogate certain religions.
Same thing with Santa Claus. Do kids want to believe in Santa? Yes. Do they stop believing because they don't want to be held responsible for their deeds throughout the year? Absolutely not. They eventually put one and one together and lose faith. It has little to do with being naughty or nice.
I think you are confusing bias with logic. And if you think all atheists are immoral miscreants who are warping their beliefs around their whims, you are sadly mistaken.
You DESPERATELY NEED to rid your system of spyware pop-ups IMMEDIATELY!
Makes me want to break into the Spam King's house in the middle of the night, wake him up, slap him around a bit and yell, "HOLY SHIT! SOMEONE JUST BROKE INTO YOUR HOUSE!".
I wouldn't be surprised if they're slumping url searches into their results. I've used many a slow computer with the homepage set to google so that when I bring up the browser, click on the address bar and type www.ebay.com and hit enter what happens is the browser comes up, shifts focus to the search bar and puts in www.ebay.com and searches for www.ebay.com long after I stopped typing. I find it rather annoying, since I'm used to blank for a home page.
I guess I didn't formulate my argument very well and after some thought, you caught me on it. I suppose the taking "initiative in creating" could be interpreted in more than one way.
Though, with some thought, I figured out what really bugs me about Gore's statement. Whereas Truman wouldn't sound too ridiculous in saying he took the initiative in creating the atomic bomb, Gore does sound silly saying he took the initiative in creating the Internet. Why?
Going back to the Truman example, the Manhatten Project comes across as an operation that obviously and directly brought the atomic bomb into immediate being and Truman's role was clearly quite distinct. He made it happen. Gore, on the other hand, didn't play a clear role in the creation of the Internet as it was already created, as far as I can tell. The Internet as we know it? Maybe. But that's not how his statement comes across.
One might argue that the atomic bomb had much momentum and was destined for creation as well, but the Manhatten Project was a clear, concerted effort with distinct players which led to the unfolding of Trinity and beyond. For these reasons, I believe it's really a poor example of a parallel, now that I really think about it.
Statement 1 is essentially correct - the internet was created by legislation, and Gore was instrumental in getting that legislation passed.
Politics and funding were instrumental in the Manhatten Project, too. Does that mean Truman created the atomic bomb?
If Bill Gates formed a team to create a tool from the ground up, would he be correct in saying he created the tool, despite not coding a line?
It's a semantic game, but the reality is Gore did NOT create the Internet. He may have helped it along, or created momentum, or created legislation or done or created any number of related things. But he was not part of the creative process. He did not... create *the Internet*.
Note that for it to be taken by someone else, that means it was deleted from the registry which takes a full 45 days minimum! Anyone who doesn't notice their domain is down for 45 days, never really cared about it in the first place - remember they could have gotten it back in those 45 days.
This hasn't always been the case. In 2001 or 2002, my domain expired while I was on a 2 week military TDY and my stupid registrar did not automatically rebill my credit card. When I got home, my domain belonged to the vile netster and it has been so ever since.
Richard Garfield, the creator of M:TG and the EX-CEO of WOTC was an avid player of M:TG and was saddened and outraged when Hasbro decided to change his game.
Before you start whining about how the machine was unpatched, and going on about how we're picking on MS, realize that just maybe, Microsoft isn't the target here. If you would read the fucking article, you would see that Ben is attacking propagators of spyware; not MS.
I spent nearly ten years in the military and, other than a security clearance and paying for much of my education, it was a waste of time.
Aren't we grateful? Gee... maybe they should have paid you for them having wasted your time. Oh wait... they did.
you will most likely work with outdated or aging equipment
I admit, we have a few Cisco 2500s laying around (that we generally don't use), but I don't think the rest of our internetworking hardware counts as outdated or aging. In fact, most of the shit in the other shops is new too, although I don't have specifics, since all I touch is internetworking hardware.
Sure, the military is full of shit sometimes. But if you're single, it's a fair share better than racking up debt for more training and schooling, or having salary expectations lower than the already low military pay. And 2E2 is a cake job. It's not like you're dodging bullets or anything, and it affords you a plenty comfortable lifestyle if you're single.
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Doesn't law enforcement need a warrant? My guess is that medical personnel likely enter unannounced... and this would be a problem.
Forced into theiving? Is this a not uncommon problem?
If it were a willing young lad who breaks into my home, I find it difficult to sympathize with anyone who has no respect for private property no matter what their age. It's not a matter of law... it's a matter of an individual being absent-minded anough to *break into someone's home*. I mean seriously, this is my one and only home. What the hell is wrong with people?
You raise a very compelling point. I should post a highly visible warning at the entrances to my house. I know someone that's in the sign business, and I'm sure I can have them fab me up some appropriate danger signs. Shooting public servants is the last thing I want to do.
Something like that...
It doesn't sound pretty. But it works.
I can't speak for everyone, but here's the deal for me:
When I lived in England, I had my place broken into (while I was gone). I don't know if you've ever been robbed, but it is a rather unpleasant thing. After said robbery, I would often have nightmares and even night tremors, which are really nasty.
When I returned to the U.S., I bought a house and had the same problem, for a short while... you see, I took a trip to my parents' place and picked up my 'ol 12 gauge. I stuck it under my bed and the feeling of security I get is invaluable. I am home nearly 24/7, so if anyone breaks in, I will likely be here.
I am single and nobody, and I really do mean nobody, has any business entering my home. I have a really squeeky floor outside my room, and if anyone should squeek their way past my door, they're in for a surprise, as I am an extremely light sleeper and they while likely wake me up upon entering my home.
So there... there's why I feel "I need a gun to shoot intruders in my home". You may feel that scaring them off with the pump of the shotgun is sufficient, but I would much rather shoot the intruder. You may think it's a warped sense of justice, but I personally feel that anyone that breaks into my home is a complete piece of shit that the world can do without.
This make any sense to you?
except the bias thing, and that's exactly why the others are not true.
So revscat's *bias* makes "MS's history of security problems, bad software, and monopolistic characteristics" untrue.
Exactly how does that work?
Thank you, kind sir.
Atheists want nothing more than to live their lives without God so they can live a life without any ultimate consequences.
I can't speak for any other atheists, but personally, I'd prefer a universe with a god and heaven over one without. I'm not too keen on dying and that being the end of me. I'd much rather end up in heaven. It would also be cool to have a creator at large. These are comforting thoughts, after all, which, no doubt help propogate certain religions.
Same thing with Santa Claus. Do kids want to believe in Santa? Yes. Do they stop believing because they don't want to be held responsible for their deeds throughout the year? Absolutely not. They eventually put one and one together and lose faith. It has little to do with being naughty or nice.
I think you are confusing bias with logic. And if you think all atheists are immoral miscreants who are warping their beliefs around their whims, you are sadly mistaken.
So your neighbors would call the cops on you for having a little astronomy fun with your nephew?
What a bunch of assholes.
You DESPERATELY NEED to rid your system of spyware pop-ups IMMEDIATELY!
Makes me want to break into the Spam King's house in the middle of the night, wake him up, slap him around a bit and yell, "HOLY SHIT! SOMEONE JUST BROKE INTO YOUR HOUSE!".
"Obviously there's a higher degree of pain with regards to the Microsoft environment" -Martin Taylor
See... it's not all FUD.
We're a long way off buddy. You show me an acurate map of the human brain, and CNS before you try to promote the creation of the borg.
How about these ones?
The results are shown as a Keynote presentation, "Computer Rage: Theory and Practice" converted to a PDF (372 KB).
Anger... rising... RISING! RAARGH!
I wouldn't be surprised if they're slumping url searches into their results. I've used many a slow computer with the homepage set to google so that when I bring up the browser, click on the address bar and type www.ebay.com and hit enter what happens is the browser comes up, shifts focus to the search bar and puts in www.ebay.com and searches for www.ebay.com long after I stopped typing. I find it rather annoying, since I'm used to blank for a home page.
Get a copy of Genus II. It has a awfully high number of Canadian trivia questions.
I guess I didn't formulate my argument very well and after some thought, you caught me on it. I suppose the taking "initiative in creating" could be interpreted in more than one way.
Though, with some thought, I figured out what really bugs me about Gore's statement. Whereas Truman wouldn't sound too ridiculous in saying he took the initiative in creating the atomic bomb, Gore does sound silly saying he took the initiative in creating the Internet. Why?
Going back to the Truman example, the Manhatten Project comes across as an operation that obviously and directly brought the atomic bomb into immediate being and Truman's role was clearly quite distinct. He made it happen. Gore, on the other hand, didn't play a clear role in the creation of the Internet as it was already created, as far as I can tell. The Internet as we know it? Maybe. But that's not how his statement comes across.
One might argue that the atomic bomb had much momentum and was destined for creation as well, but the Manhatten Project was a clear, concerted effort with distinct players which led to the unfolding of Trinity and beyond. For these reasons, I believe it's really a poor example of a parallel, now that I really think about it.
I HAVE HAD GOLDFISH WITH MORE BRAINS THAN YOU.
Your statement is incorrect, sir.
And with it being all caps, I had to put this sentence in to bypass the lameness filter!
Statement 1 is essentially correct - the internet was created by legislation, and Gore was instrumental in getting that legislation passed.
Politics and funding were instrumental in the Manhatten Project, too. Does that mean Truman created the atomic bomb?
If Bill Gates formed a team to create a tool from the ground up, would he be correct in saying he created the tool, despite not coding a line?
It's a semantic game, but the reality is Gore did NOT create the Internet. He may have helped it along, or created momentum, or created legislation or done or created any number of related things. But he was not part of the creative process. He did not... create *the Internet*.
Let me re-phrase:
:)
I had no debt after college, so I could assume the debt of a car loan
Oooooooh... I see.
Note that for it to be taken by someone else, that means it was deleted from the registry which takes a full 45 days minimum! Anyone who doesn't notice their domain is down for 45 days, never really cared about it in the first place - remember they could have gotten it back in those 45 days.
This hasn't always been the case. In 2001 or 2002, my domain expired while I was on a 2 week military TDY and my stupid registrar did not automatically rebill my credit card. When I got home, my domain belonged to the vile netster and it has been so ever since.
I bought a brand new subaru impreza WRX when I got out of school with the money I saved. I have no debt from college.
Where did you get the money in the first place?
Richard Garfield, the creator of M:TG and the EX-CEO of WOTC was an avid player of M:TG and was saddened and outraged when Hasbro decided to change his game.
Source?
Congratulations on being one of those lucky few who are loving life in the military.
I don't love it. I have simply found it to be worth undertaking.
Before you start whining about how the machine was unpatched, and going on about how we're picking on MS, realize that just maybe, Microsoft isn't the target here. If you would read the fucking article, you would see that Ben is attacking propagators of spyware; not MS.
Also, a minor nitpick, but what IS a "Brain Scientist"?
I think my phrenologist qualifies as a brain scientist!
Yeah, bombing wimmen and chillins and killing innocents is WAY more cool that being an admin for a Windows for Workgroups LAN!
Bombing them with what? IP Packets?
You sir, are a moron of the highest order.
I spent nearly ten years in the military and, other than a security clearance and paying for much of my education, it was a waste of time.
Aren't we grateful? Gee... maybe they should have paid you for them having wasted your time. Oh wait... they did.
you will most likely work with outdated or aging equipment
I admit, we have a few Cisco 2500s laying around (that we generally don't use), but I don't think the rest of our internetworking hardware counts as outdated or aging. In fact, most of the shit in the other shops is new too, although I don't have specifics, since all I touch is internetworking hardware.
Sure, the military is full of shit sometimes. But if you're single, it's a fair share better than racking up debt for more training and schooling, or having salary expectations lower than the already low military pay. And 2E2 is a cake job. It's not like you're dodging bullets or anything, and it affords you a plenty comfortable lifestyle if you're single.