Overtly? No.
Covertly, most likely. Check out the constant source of controversy regarding American missiles and other devices entering Pakistan.
But, Obama is right. Let's get rid of the nukes. As some of you have speculated, there is ALWAYS something bigger and better. There are conventional bombs that currently do quite enough damage. But, why nuke someplace and risk fallout, etc.? Use some chemical/biological that is active for a few hours and leaves everything in tact but the people.
I don't foresee the government wanting to give up some kind of trump card. Whether it is an SDI that already exists or what.
C'mon folks...
Go to the Google Web Site and click on the PREFERENCES link. Safe Search is the default to protect you and Them from getting sued from someone who let their kid get on the computer unsupervised and type in a misspelled word and low and behold - pr0n appeared.
Yeah, this is a big deal... so big that I'm going to go get my coffee and forget this ever happened.
A few years ago, the engineering department I worked with (at an airlines) tested take-offs and landings with all kinds of consumer electronics running. Individually, collectively, etc. Nothing. Not a hiccup. No abnormal readings were picked up by any of the aircraft systems and none of the systems picked up any signal interference from the cabin. These tests were performed several times with the same results.
The FAA was notified of the testing (as required) and nothing was done.
After having worked with the FAA on many occasions, once they have something in their collective heads, it requires an act of Congress to get them to change their minds. They would rather be safe than sorry. For now, I think part of the whole electronics in flight (take-off/landing) has to do more with the possibility of the electronic object (computer or phone) becoming airborne in the cabin and hitting another passenger. As for phone/computer/etc. use during flight... that might be a combination between the FAAs reluctance to change and the airlines not wanting to incur additional costs that have an unknown as to when the payoff might be.
According to what has been stated, it will cost $100k to install and $10 per person to use. What is going to be the reliability of the system? Since it is a passenger convenience item, if it goes down before flight, you will be SOL even though you are expecting to use it. This will be interesting to watch.
My personal advice, from a life-long student... seriously, finish your BS. Get the MS in Computer Science. Get it at another institution as was stated. This will give you a greater depth of what is actually going on out there and a better perspective on things. I don't recommend the MBA or the MSIT at this time only because those degrees are more likely offered to a greater selection of students. Many of the non-traditional schools (re: online, etc.) offer MBAs and MSIT degrees. Get the MSCS and that will give you a greater edge. Now, if you want, after you graduate, during that first two or three years in a good job, what you do is find a decent university that offers an evening MBA program. That may cut into your social time some, but, knock the MBA out if you want, just get the MSCS first.
My generation is afflicted entitlement mentalities and an aversion to actually doing anything to better themselves. It's sad.
Yes they are afflicted with this mentality whether they are a college graduate or not. I think the "cure" for this "affliction" is a severe dose of bitchslap of reality.
In a MMO game - You have hacks, people who are there for no other reason than to be an irritant, glitchy games, SOE, games that receive no updates, games that developers try and make into more successful games by mimicking other games, reviewers who glorify games to remain in the good graces of certain companies, games that attempt to unsuccessfully imitate movies.
In a console game - Online gamers who act are out to boost their own ego, reviewers who glorify games, games made off of movies in order to add more money to the license holder's pocket, hacks, games that are only released on one console in order to promote the sale of THAT console and may or may not be developed for other consoles, games that are released simply because someone put out a movie, games that are overpriced at "market price" and are beaten in a day or so, knock-off games, sucky sequels to successful games, sucky sequels to successful games and have received rave reviews, when my 10-year old can sit down at a game and beat me or the game after playing it once and I have been trying for hours or days just to get past the first part.
Yes, it is a contractual obligation that you will abide by a school's rules and regulations while in attendance. However, a teacher/professor/etc. still has no right to request or order you to surrender your notes. Your notes are your own, you took them. How do you know that by surrendering those notes that professor isn't going to use them for a book? Maybe she's looking for a student's view on economics and is hoping to find it in someone's notes?
A teacher wanting to go into your personal effects without either school security present or the police is asking for trouble. Tell her you are going through her purse looking for stuff.
You two have two qualified candidates, both Indian-born.
Whether it is a statement about any of those or a statement showing huge successes made by those in the Indian community, who cares because it is all dependant upon your perspective and interpretation.
Personally, I could care less which one is in the position. Once whoever gets there, he or she will be inundated with *ME*ME*ME*ME* from all of their old "friends" and coworkers and other lobbyists looking to get stuff done.
Just to be fair here, understand something like this is completely up to call of the Pilot in Command. If this is brought to his/her attention, he has to make a judgment call and in this case, he erred on the side of safety.
Now, racial profiling? Possibly. But honestly, was it a bunch of rednecks that were involved in 9/11 that changed the way we travel now?
Look at it another way, why is it that a red car is higher to insure than another color? Because red is associated with speed. People have made conscious or subconscious affiliation between terrorists and Muslims and people of certain ethnic origin.
As you will have seen here, there are ways to do things in order to accomplish your goals. However, I suggest that if you are serious about this, what you should consider doing is checking in with your local headhunter organization. They may have contractor positions that may pay more, but you would only work three months or six months. This might enable you to see if truly like the idea. Plus you can actually feel out if it is some financially feasible for you (and your family, if applicable) to afford. Another thing to consider with a contract slot is that it could lead to a permanent position in which you would be able to negotiate terms of employment (work two to three days a week or x amount of hours).
You have to remember there are priorities in life, being able to provide for yourself (and your family, if applicable) is one of those and things like insurance and medical expenses are not cheap.
I had to read this a couple of times through, especially some of the responses. Not everyone is as enlightened to the use of Open Source as we are. Obviouly, some people have never even heard of the concept and equate it with "piracy". One simple way to point someone, especially those in the education field in the right direction, is, of course some simple, explanative web pages (RE: Wikis) on Open Source, Linux, etc. Another way, for those who might think certain web pages are not proof-positive enough, you can always tell them to go to their local MegaRetailChain Bookstore and check out the computer section and look at a few of the titles there.
I also know that sometimes in education, a teacher is given a class to teach whether they have a background in it or not. You could ask them if they know anything aside Windows? What do they think about Macs or Unix? If their eyes start to glaze over, you have already gone above their level of expertise.
Is trying to save the world from itself and protect us from all those horrible, nasty hackers, while padding his resume and justifying his budget and possible budget expansion.
There are a few ways to get a job.
First, tailor your resume for the job/company for which you are applying.
Another way, you have an idea of what you want. Now, find out what the competition is like. You have been doing that by pursuing the job ads. Just remember, some of those ads are written by people that don't know much about what is needed. You see people posting jobs and asking for someone with a MSCS and CCIE and all kinds of Certs just to be a Level 1 call center tech. Target the company/industry/etc. you want to work in. Get some information. Network (which can help you find job leads and possibly get you references later), find out what companies are really looking for (sometimes they post prerequisites for people to discourage just anyone from applying), and research (pay, job requirements, education requirements). Some companies might see you in a better light with any certification or any degree rather than no piece of paper at all.
Finally, experience is the best teacher. Have and be able to prove job experience. IT has changed in the past 10 years. More people have IT/CS degrees. But, to have a combination of experience and paper...
First, since you, being overseas, will have limited ability to call Dell, give the relevant information to a family member that you can trust. Basically send them an e-mail telling them what has occurred. Remember, be as detailed as possible (dates, people talked to, etc.) Then, have them make the long grueling call to Dell. In the interim, contact Dell with your account information regarding your purchase and let met know that you are letting so-and-so friend/family member handle the account on your behalf as you are deployed overseas.
Put together a nice business letter. Have someone in your unit give you some advice when you compose this letter (preferrably a SNCO or officer with some brains). Keep the letter simple and to the point. Let them know that you have not received the laptop as of current date. You have been charged for this. You will have your credit reverse the charges. In order to rectify the situation and to prevent any thefts, unless Dell can prove that it has been received by you, then they will need to send a unit to the following address . After that, the family member can then send it to you - definitely not wrapped in a laptop box.
Just remember, depending on your deployment area,a laptop my be "inspected" or "held" to insure that it does not contain "contraband", even if new.
You can also contact your local military PO folks and ask them how to proceed on that side.
Also, if you do find yourself wanting to make a phone call, get someone from Dell on the phone. If they start giving you crap, go with asking for the supervisor. I say this because Dell started moving their call centers back to the US a couple of years ago. When you got through to them, you would deal with a level 1 who would bust their ass to try and help. It may have been tedious, but they could be bypassed by being firm and asking for a manager and they will pass you on to someone who can actually do something. If you wind up with someone with a difficult accent to understand, ask to be transferred to either someone else or another call center.
I have no doubt that the USG does those kind of things, admittedly or not. Yes, the press in the US is quite "free", however, you would think that other countries would love to use that kind of information as propaganda.
But of course, international politics what they are and all, there are plenty of other things that we never hear about.
That is the odd thing... you never hear about the huge attacks on the Chinese, Russian, North Korean, etc. But then again, the USG would never do anything unethical or underhanded or hypocritical or .
I play the SWG MMORPG. Yes, it is dying. Rumors are beginning to spring up in different places just in the past week that Bioware is possibly going to do the developing for a KOTOR type MMORPG and SOE would host it. Is this still possible? If not, does anyone have any links to an official statement from Bioware either for or against this? My understanding is that Bioware had hired a few of the original devs from the SWG MMORPG.
Last year when the SWG MMORPG 'upgraded' to it's current NGE, there was also speculation that this was being done to simplify the gaming system to be put on a console to appeal to a broader audience. Relevant input anyone?
Personally, if I were you, I would consider which field you wanted to be in. If you are limiting yourself just to the IT field, then start looking at major companies with the money to hire permanent Tech Writers. Smaller companies that only need them occasionally will probably hire them on a contractual basis.
You may wish to consider other fields with large companies. Or just be a contractor. Or find another career choice.
As a long time player of SWG, I have seen the game go from something was that fun to play to something that is being dumbed down for mass appeal. I understand that they are trying to appeal to a greater market to attract more people. They (SOE and LucasArts) have decided that the opinion of people that have played a while is irrelevant. Although numbers have not been published by SOE, it is estimated that their losses are far greater than they anticipated with the NGE. I think part of what I read scared me. But it didn't when I read it at first, it was after a conversation I was having with someone regarding the another industry. It seems that other industries have relied heavily on their name brand to carry them through as well, and things happened and they had to tighten their belts. What will happen at SOE? I think that they are trying to target SWG to the "younger" generation. Now we are hearing rhetoric and rumors from all sides to all extents about what is going to happen. Yes, I am still in the game, for now. Are more changes to come? Probably, but what will they bring?
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Overtly? No. Covertly? Most likely. We do have quite a few soldiers in Afghanistan that possibly "stray" into Pakistan looking for Bin Laden...
Overtly? No. Covertly, most likely. Check out the constant source of controversy regarding American missiles and other devices entering Pakistan. But, Obama is right. Let's get rid of the nukes. As some of you have speculated, there is ALWAYS something bigger and better. There are conventional bombs that currently do quite enough damage. But, why nuke someplace and risk fallout, etc.? Use some chemical/biological that is active for a few hours and leaves everything in tact but the people. I don't foresee the government wanting to give up some kind of trump card. Whether it is an SDI that already exists or what.
C'mon folks... Go to the Google Web Site and click on the PREFERENCES link. Safe Search is the default to protect you and Them from getting sued from someone who let their kid get on the computer unsupervised and type in a misspelled word and low and behold - pr0n appeared. Yeah, this is a big deal... so big that I'm going to go get my coffee and forget this ever happened.
Keep watching, it'll be a while.
A few years ago, the engineering department I worked with (at an airlines) tested take-offs and landings with all kinds of consumer electronics running. Individually, collectively, etc. Nothing. Not a hiccup. No abnormal readings were picked up by any of the aircraft systems and none of the systems picked up any signal interference from the cabin. These tests were performed several times with the same results.
The FAA was notified of the testing (as required) and nothing was done.
After having worked with the FAA on many occasions, once they have something in their collective heads, it requires an act of Congress to get them to change their minds. They would rather be safe than sorry. For now, I think part of the whole electronics in flight (take-off/landing) has to do more with the possibility of the electronic object (computer or phone) becoming airborne in the cabin and hitting another passenger. As for phone/computer/etc. use during flight... that might be a combination between the FAAs reluctance to change and the airlines not wanting to incur additional costs that have an unknown as to when the payoff might be.
According to what has been stated, it will cost $100k to install and $10 per person to use. What is going to be the reliability of the system? Since it is a passenger convenience item, if it goes down before flight, you will be SOL even though you are expecting to use it. This will be interesting to watch.
My personal advice, from a life-long student... seriously, finish your BS. Get the MS in Computer Science. Get it at another institution as was stated. This will give you a greater depth of what is actually going on out there and a better perspective on things. I don't recommend the MBA or the MSIT at this time only because those degrees are more likely offered to a greater selection of students. Many of the non-traditional schools (re: online, etc.) offer MBAs and MSIT degrees. Get the MSCS and that will give you a greater edge. Now, if you want, after you graduate, during that first two or three years in a good job, what you do is find a decent university that offers an evening MBA program. That may cut into your social time some, but, knock the MBA out if you want, just get the MSCS first.
Power on... Get out stuff to make coffee... Log in... Finish making coffee... She ought to be ready to go. Just rethink her morning routine some.
My generation is afflicted entitlement mentalities and an aversion to actually doing anything to better themselves. It's sad.
Yes they are afflicted with this mentality whether they are a college graduate or not. I think the "cure" for this "affliction" is a severe dose of bitchslap of reality.
In a MMO game - You have hacks, people who are there for no other reason than to be an irritant, glitchy games, SOE, games that receive no updates, games that developers try and make into more successful games by mimicking other games, reviewers who glorify games to remain in the good graces of certain companies, games that attempt to unsuccessfully imitate movies.
In a console game - Online gamers who act are out to boost their own ego, reviewers who glorify games, games made off of movies in order to add more money to the license holder's pocket, hacks, games that are only released on one console in order to promote the sale of THAT console and may or may not be developed for other consoles, games that are released simply because someone put out a movie, games that are overpriced at "market price" and are beaten in a day or so, knock-off games, sucky sequels to successful games, sucky sequels to successful games and have received rave reviews, when my 10-year old can sit down at a game and beat me or the game after playing it once and I have been trying for hours or days just to get past the first part.
I enjoy a little bit of torture every now and then... just make sure you don't draw blood with the cat o'nine tails :D
Yes, it is a contractual obligation that you will abide by a school's rules and regulations while in attendance. However, a teacher/professor/etc. still has no right to request or order you to surrender your notes. Your notes are your own, you took them. How do you know that by surrendering those notes that professor isn't going to use them for a book? Maybe she's looking for a student's view on economics and is hoping to find it in someone's notes? A teacher wanting to go into your personal effects without either school security present or the police is asking for trouble. Tell her you are going through her purse looking for stuff.
You two have two qualified candidates, both Indian-born. Whether it is a statement about any of those or a statement showing huge successes made by those in the Indian community, who cares because it is all dependant upon your perspective and interpretation. Personally, I could care less which one is in the position. Once whoever gets there, he or she will be inundated with *ME*ME*ME*ME* from all of their old "friends" and coworkers and other lobbyists looking to get stuff done.
Just to be fair here, understand something like this is completely up to call of the Pilot in Command. If this is brought to his/her attention, he has to make a judgment call and in this case, he erred on the side of safety. Now, racial profiling? Possibly. But honestly, was it a bunch of rednecks that were involved in 9/11 that changed the way we travel now? Look at it another way, why is it that a red car is higher to insure than another color? Because red is associated with speed. People have made conscious or subconscious affiliation between terrorists and Muslims and people of certain ethnic origin.
So this might make some people happy about possibly solving the illegal immigration problem?
As you will have seen here, there are ways to do things in order to accomplish your goals. However, I suggest that if you are serious about this, what you should consider doing is checking in with your local headhunter organization. They may have contractor positions that may pay more, but you would only work three months or six months. This might enable you to see if truly like the idea. Plus you can actually feel out if it is some financially feasible for you (and your family, if applicable) to afford. Another thing to consider with a contract slot is that it could lead to a permanent position in which you would be able to negotiate terms of employment (work two to three days a week or x amount of hours). You have to remember there are priorities in life, being able to provide for yourself (and your family, if applicable) is one of those and things like insurance and medical expenses are not cheap.
I had to read this a couple of times through, especially some of the responses. Not everyone is as enlightened to the use of Open Source as we are. Obviouly, some people have never even heard of the concept and equate it with "piracy". One simple way to point someone, especially those in the education field in the right direction, is, of course some simple, explanative web pages (RE: Wikis) on Open Source, Linux, etc. Another way, for those who might think certain web pages are not proof-positive enough, you can always tell them to go to their local MegaRetailChain Bookstore and check out the computer section and look at a few of the titles there. I also know that sometimes in education, a teacher is given a class to teach whether they have a background in it or not. You could ask them if they know anything aside Windows? What do they think about Macs or Unix? If their eyes start to glaze over, you have already gone above their level of expertise.
My penis isn't going to fall off, is it?
Is trying to save the world from itself and protect us from all those horrible, nasty hackers, while padding his resume and justifying his budget and possible budget expansion.
There are a few ways to get a job. First, tailor your resume for the job/company for which you are applying. Another way, you have an idea of what you want. Now, find out what the competition is like. You have been doing that by pursuing the job ads. Just remember, some of those ads are written by people that don't know much about what is needed. You see people posting jobs and asking for someone with a MSCS and CCIE and all kinds of Certs just to be a Level 1 call center tech. Target the company/industry/etc. you want to work in. Get some information. Network (which can help you find job leads and possibly get you references later), find out what companies are really looking for (sometimes they post prerequisites for people to discourage just anyone from applying), and research (pay, job requirements, education requirements). Some companies might see you in a better light with any certification or any degree rather than no piece of paper at all. Finally, experience is the best teacher. Have and be able to prove job experience. IT has changed in the past 10 years. More people have IT/CS degrees. But, to have a combination of experience and paper...
First, since you, being overseas, will have limited ability to call Dell, give the relevant information to a family member that you can trust. Basically send them an e-mail telling them what has occurred. Remember, be as detailed as possible (dates, people talked to, etc.) Then, have them make the long grueling call to Dell. In the interim, contact Dell with your account information regarding your purchase and let met know that you are letting so-and-so friend/family member handle the account on your behalf as you are deployed overseas. Put together a nice business letter. Have someone in your unit give you some advice when you compose this letter (preferrably a SNCO or officer with some brains). Keep the letter simple and to the point. Let them know that you have not received the laptop as of current date. You have been charged for this. You will have your credit reverse the charges. In order to rectify the situation and to prevent any thefts, unless Dell can prove that it has been received by you, then they will need to send a unit to the following address . After that, the family member can then send it to you - definitely not wrapped in a laptop box. Just remember, depending on your deployment area,a laptop my be "inspected" or "held" to insure that it does not contain "contraband", even if new. You can also contact your local military PO folks and ask them how to proceed on that side. Also, if you do find yourself wanting to make a phone call, get someone from Dell on the phone. If they start giving you crap, go with asking for the supervisor. I say this because Dell started moving their call centers back to the US a couple of years ago. When you got through to them, you would deal with a level 1 who would bust their ass to try and help. It may have been tedious, but they could be bypassed by being firm and asking for a manager and they will pass you on to someone who can actually do something. If you wind up with someone with a difficult accent to understand, ask to be transferred to either someone else or another call center.
I have no doubt that the USG does those kind of things, admittedly or not. Yes, the press in the US is quite "free", however, you would think that other countries would love to use that kind of information as propaganda. But of course, international politics what they are and all, there are plenty of other things that we never hear about.
That is the odd thing... you never hear about the huge attacks on the Chinese, Russian, North Korean, etc. But then again, the USG would never do anything unethical or underhanded or hypocritical or .
Now please bare with me a moment...
I play the SWG MMORPG. Yes, it is dying. Rumors are beginning to spring up in different places just in the past week that Bioware is possibly going to do the developing for a KOTOR type MMORPG and SOE would host it. Is this still possible? If not, does anyone have any links to an official statement from Bioware either for or against this? My understanding is that Bioware had hired a few of the original devs from the SWG MMORPG.
Last year when the SWG MMORPG 'upgraded' to it's current NGE, there was also speculation that this was being done to simplify the gaming system to be put on a console to appeal to a broader audience. Relevant input anyone?
Personally, if I were you, I would consider which field you wanted to be in. If you are limiting yourself just to the IT field, then start looking at major companies with the money to hire permanent Tech Writers. Smaller companies that only need them occasionally will probably hire them on a contractual basis.
You may wish to consider other fields with large companies. Or just be a contractor. Or find another career choice.
As a long time player of SWG, I have seen the game go from something was that fun to play to something that is being dumbed down for mass appeal. I understand that they are trying to appeal to a greater market to attract more people. They (SOE and LucasArts) have decided that the opinion of people that have played a while is irrelevant. Although numbers have not been published by SOE, it is estimated that their losses are far greater than they anticipated with the NGE.
I think part of what I read scared me. But it didn't when I read it at first, it was after a conversation I was having with someone regarding the another industry. It seems that other industries have relied heavily on their name brand to carry them through as well, and things happened and they had to tighten their belts. What will happen at SOE? I think that they are trying to target SWG to the "younger" generation.
Now we are hearing rhetoric and rumors from all sides to all extents about what is going to happen. Yes, I am still in the game, for now. Are more changes to come? Probably, but what will they bring?
Wouldn't we look like Yoda?