Well, except that a linear accellerator, aka a mass driver, is significantly more efficient, as you don't need to spend the energy to constantly change the velocity vector of the payload. . .
And then, there's the retaliation. Someone WILL make a plug-in to hack this. Generating a random "interests" file for each new web-page accessed. Because the tracking is getting BEYOND ludicrous. At least with a randomizer, we might see something interesting from totally out of the blue. . .
As opposed to the current way of doing things. ..
Example, a pal of mine needed a new wiring harness for his tractor. Last week. He searched, found what he needed, and ordered. Interest complete. He's STILL getting targeted ads for wiring harnesses and similar parts.
Or build it into a wall-wart or power-strip in a high-traffic area. Like the break room, or the power strip the coffee machine is plugged into. Sort of a next-gen Pwnie Express or PwrPwn. . .
Indeed. To release something, you need to know it exists in the first place. We've all heard tales of programs that don't, officially, exist. I'm sure all the Intelligence agencies have a plethora of them, but you could never prove it. Which is kind of the point of such programs. . ..
Yep. The Men in Black have the data, and the NSA is THEIR cover (grin)
Exactly. INSTEAD of having a Cisco Guy AND a Sysadmin AND a Security guy and some Helldesk folks, they seem to want to combine all the positions into one. . . with the original workload NOT shrinking that supported 3-4 jobs, many companies now only want to fund one position. . .
. . . . I'm a security geek. I see more and more gigs that want you to be a Win + Linux Admin, Cisco guru, Security Guru on several different firewalls and IDS/IPS systems, run the Helpdesk (which turns out to BE the Helpdesk), have multiple certs including PMP, and have 10+ years experience,. . . and do it all for not much over entry-level wages. . .
Actually, I'd suggest the Government take some OTHER kinds of tablets. Considering how full of it, they are, THOSE tablets should bring speedy relief of Federal Constipation. And, bonus, they're chocolate flavored !!!!
And which "hate" would that be ?? IF by "hate" you mean "dissent with the policies of the current administration", I seem to recall that, just one administration back, we were told Dissent was Patriotic. . .
So, please, elucidate on this supposed "hate" . . .
Considering we ALREADY knew, if we were paying attention. Remember ECHELON, and "Jam ECHELON day" ?? Remember "CARNIVORE" ?? Remember "Total Information Awareness" ?? This just release 4.x (and probably higher, nobody found the earlier and/or intermediate programs. ..)
It will NEVER go away. It will change names, contractors involved, and maybe even agencies. But there's nothing so permanent as a Government Surveillance Program...
And what of the energy and environmental costs of mining and refining the rare metals in the wind turbines ? Or the cost in dead birds who hit the blades in flight ?
My point: EVERY Tech has its' positives and negatives. The equation may or may not have changed greatly in impact, only in the focus of that impact. . .
The term "weapon of mass destruction" has meant things like grenades, flamethrowers, and improvised explosives for at least a century in law. The term is defined in every state's gun laws, and has nothing to do with NBC weapons.
Methinks you're conflating "Weapon of Mass Destruction" with "Destructive Device". Grenades, explosive projectiles, and IEDs all fit the legal definition of "destructive device". . .
Well, generally, if you f*ck with the Russians, they f*ck you right back, on steroids. Can't speak to the Chinese, but evidence of things like Tienanmen Square and their continuing prosecution of Falun Gong make me assume similar.
The US. on the other hand, tends to go in big and slow. Drones may be changing that. And not to our benefit. . .
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1. The check is in the mail.
2. Trust me, I'm a Lawyer.
3. You won't get pregnant, really.
4. The NSA is not blanket monitoring everyone.
These 4 statements have something in common. We leave determining what that is, as an exercise for the alert mind. . .
Well, except that a linear accellerator, aka a mass driver, is significantly more efficient, as you don't need to spend the energy to constantly change the velocity vector of the payload. . .
I'm all out of fucks to give. Will you accept a rats's ass???
. . . and more's the pity, there's actually not that much of a difference between them. As yesterday's vote on the Amash Amendment proved. . .
Hint: it's been winning for decades. The only competition is in FLAVORS of Stoopid. . .and its' latest spokespuppets. . . .
And then, there's the retaliation. Someone WILL make a plug-in to hack this. Generating a random "interests" file for each new web-page accessed. Because the tracking is getting BEYOND ludicrous. At least with a randomizer, we might see something interesting from totally out of the blue. . .
As opposed to the current way of doing things. . .
Example, a pal of mine needed a new wiring harness for his tractor. Last week. He searched, found what he needed, and ordered. Interest complete. He's STILL getting targeted ads for wiring harnesses and similar parts.
And it's a bit awk -ward. . .
Or build it into a wall-wart or power-strip in a high-traffic area. Like the break room, or the power strip the coffee machine is plugged into. Sort of a next-gen Pwnie Express or PwrPwn. . .
Indeed. To release something, you need to know it exists in the first place. We've all heard tales of programs that don't, officially, exist. I'm sure all the Intelligence agencies have a plethora of them, but you could never prove it. Which is kind of the point of such programs. . . .
Yep. The Men in Black have the data, and the NSA is THEIR cover (grin)
Of course, the obvious reaction:
Blame Canada
Not so much the medical community, as the educators. Science and math literacy is shockingly low and dropping. . .
Multiple examples:
Australia
India
And the US
Fear that science might upset some religious applecart or pop-culture shibboleth is the mind-killer. . . literally. . .
Like Sprint. . . .they ALREADY know your Friends and Family. . .
It is news because the good 'ol days of handing politicians $5,000 in an envelope are clearly gone.
. . . which is why I gave up on politics ~20 years ago. Waay too much work for too little graft !!!!
Exactly. INSTEAD of having a Cisco Guy AND a Sysadmin AND a Security guy and some Helldesk folks, they seem to want to combine all the positions into one. . . with the original workload NOT shrinking that supported 3-4 jobs, many companies now only want to fund one position. . .
. . . . I'm a security geek. I see more and more gigs that want you to be a Win + Linux Admin, Cisco guru, Security Guru on several different firewalls and IDS/IPS systems, run the Helpdesk (which turns out to BE the Helpdesk), have multiple certs including PMP, and have 10+ years experience,. . . and do it all for not much over entry-level wages. . .
And yet I know of originally self-published authors who conveyed that into breaking into the Dead Tree Edition market. And others, who remain mostly self-published, have networked and promoted their works on social media and make a respectable income doing so. . .
The key, of course, is a campaign of marketing and establishing (or leveraging) a community. . .
Actually, I'd suggest the Government take some OTHER kinds of tablets. Considering how full of it, they are, THOSE tablets should bring speedy relief of Federal Constipation. And, bonus, they're chocolate flavored !!!!
And which "hate" would that be ?? IF by "hate" you mean "dissent with the policies of the current administration", I seem to recall that, just one administration back, we were told Dissent was Patriotic. . . So, please, elucidate on this supposed "hate" . . .
Bingo. Picking on Card GUARANTEES a repeat of the "Chik-Fil-A" effect. For most Chik-Fil-A restaurants, they achieved record sales during the boycott, and elevated sales afterwards. . .
This just in: Russian drill crew eaten by Sharktopus. . . .
Considering we ALREADY knew, if we were paying attention. Remember ECHELON, and "Jam ECHELON day" ?? Remember "CARNIVORE" ?? Remember "Total Information Awareness" ?? This just release 4.x (and probably higher, nobody found the earlier and/or intermediate programs. . .)
It will NEVER go away. It will change names, contractors involved, and maybe even agencies. But there's nothing so permanent as a Government Surveillance Program. ..
And what of the energy and environmental costs of mining and refining the rare metals in the wind turbines ? Or the cost in dead birds who hit the blades in flight ? My point: EVERY Tech has its' positives and negatives. The equation may or may not have changed greatly in impact, only in the focus of that impact. . .
The term "weapon of mass destruction" has meant things like grenades, flamethrowers, and improvised explosives for at least a century in law. The term is defined in every state's gun laws, and has nothing to do with NBC weapons.
Methinks you're conflating "Weapon of Mass Destruction" with "Destructive Device". Grenades, explosive projectiles, and IEDs all fit the legal definition of "destructive device". . .
Well, generally, if you f*ck with the Russians, they f*ck you right back, on steroids. Can't speak to the Chinese, but evidence of things like Tienanmen Square and their continuing prosecution of Falun Gong make me assume similar. The US. on the other hand, tends to go in big and slow. Drones may be changing that. And not to our benefit. . .
Well, we're PLAYING at being fascists, and failing at that, on an epic scale. Call it Stupofascism. . . .