. ..was the "need" for a particular item a requirement for ownership of said item ? "Want" sells a whole lot more units, and can be cultivated cheaply via advertising.
And also, "want" items generally sell with a lot larger mark-up than "need" commodities. So which will J. Random Dealer want to sell ??
I was originally going to crack a joke about the robotic gynecology tools currently available on the market, especially those fine "Doc Johnson" products.
However, what I see occuring is robot-mediated surgery, dentistry, and medicine: the doc or docs are there, they control the machinery, but prevent things like nervous twitches, cramps, and the like that can detract from surgical skill.
For a lot of things, a robotic surgeon would be FAR more precise than a mere human. Things like eye surgery, neurosurgery: Let the doc supervise and let the machine do the work. . .
Uh, from all indications, he could care less about the Religious Reich. And, as I recall, the oath was to "uphold and defend the Constitution", not to do the politically expedient. ..
But I forget, we're talking about a politician here. . .
At the time, the AFR said shred using approved shredder from a list, then incinerate remains.
No method of incineration was specified: my predecessor said our technique went back a decade plus. ..and that was in 1988. . ..
Knowing the "modern day" USAF, there's probably a approved incinerator list or incineration methods list nowadays. . . I just know there was a decent-sized pile of totally-burnt-out and rusted remains of previous burn drums adjacent to the Burn Area, aka the "remote location". . .
I was in the USAF as well. We also had the "powdering" shredder, but OUR SOP was to shred docs, place in the black plastic bag, stop by the Field Maintenance Squadron, sign for a 1-2 gallon container of JP-4, then call Civil Engineering and the Security Police Squadron. We'd all meet at a remote location on base, I'd empty the bags into a steel drum, followed by the JP-4, CE would throw in a radio-controlled incediary thingie, and we'd all retreat 50 yards or so, the cop would make a radio call, and the CE guy pressed the trigger. Big fireball, pillar of flame for 5 minutes, and then walk back up, stir the ash, another gallon of JP-4, and repeat.
I don't even want to THINK what they had to do with the TOP SECRET and Compartmented waste. . .
. ..and neither will the response be a surprise: the RIAA et al using a different bunch of IPs, defeating this method. Give them a few weeks, enough to get some new lines provisioned, and they'll be back at their old tricks.
Just in time for the next move in this move-countermove chess game. . .
2: I'm an ex-military flier, and still have plenty of pals who fly for the airlines. They HATE the approaches to Reagan National, even before 9/11: it was pretty exacting even then.
I'd say shut down Reagan National completely, move all the operations out to Dulles, but Arlington and Alexandria would scream bloody murder AND Congress likes their perks at Reagan National. . .
OK, what about Reagan National in DC ?? Approach flies OVER the Pentagon, you can easily SEE the White House on approach or departure.
And shutting it down three extra months after 9/11 cost the local area tens of millions of dollars and thousands of jobs.
I'd say some SAM batteries are a cheaper solution. . . .
Yah, but this is like hacking into Chucky Cheese and making the big mouse head start singing the Barney Song.
If and when you do that, let us know: THAT I GOTTA SEE (evil grin)
Proof positive that the Evil Molestoraptor infests the souls of the innocent (g)
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Like the requirement for 10 years' experience in Java or Windows 2000 ???
I actually talked to one of the HR droids at a "10 years of Windows 2000" job, asking them how anyone can have 10 years experience with a 3 1/2 year old OS. . .
Her reply: Our requirements are vetted by mamagement, and are thus realistic.
So I modded the resume to show "12 years experience with Windows 2000 and related systems". ..and was called for an interview 45 minutes later.
Needless to say, I wasn't interested. ..and recently saw they filed for bankruptcy. . .
All because I'd gotten a copy of Windows 1.0 as a door-prize
The officer corps, at least in the company- and field-grade ranks, is overwhelmingly conservative and nowadays, even openly Republican. With a growing group of large- and small-l Libertarians. Back in my days as an officer (1984-89), Party affiliation was only "allowed" if your state did not allow yo to otherwise participate in Primary Elections.
These days, from my recent experience, an officer being openly Republican is accepted, if not the norm. ..
The GENERAL-OFFICER ranks differ from this pattern, but generally only AFTER retirement. . .
1. The US isn't a democracy, it's a republic. There IS a difference.
2. The United States Constitutions does not allow do-overs, AND leaves administration of elections to the several states. Florida law required that the certification of elections for electors for the President of the United States be completed by "x" days after the election. Florida did so, in accordance with their laws.
3. Based on the evidence ( . . . as opposed to the law),.us citizenship is not required to vote in.us. Likewise, while technically illegal, campaign contributions from foreign nationals are tolerated. Mind you, it's easier to do either if a member or supporter of the party of the (nominal) left in.us, the "Democrats" (who are barely moderate by most non-.us standards)
The Federal Election Commission held hearings, asking people who had been unfairly denied the right to vote to come forward and testify.
The results: nobody testified.
On the OTHER hand, one of the two major parties DID put forth a concerted effort to invalidate the absentee ballots of a great many servicemen and women, on the demonstrably false assumption that the vast majority would vote for the "other party".
Mind you, if the group was just Military **OFFICERS**, it would probably be a good assumption. But overall, it was unfounded.
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And also, "want" items generally sell with a lot larger mark-up than "need" commodities. So which will J. Random Dealer want to sell ??
However, what I see occuring is robot-mediated surgery, dentistry, and medicine: the doc or docs are there, they control the machinery, but prevent things like nervous twitches, cramps, and the like that can detract from surgical skill.
For a lot of things, a robotic surgeon would be FAR more precise than a mere human. Things like eye surgery, neurosurgery: Let the doc supervise and let the machine do the work. . .
OTOH, what happened to the hordes of semi-skilled and unskilled workers who shod horses, made buggywhips, etc. ? They adapted.
And besides, there are always places for people with no real skills. We call them "HR Departments" and "Law Firms" (diving for cover)
30 minutes north of DC, lots of neat stuff, including one of the few surviving ENIGMA boxes
Haven't you ever seen "Wonder Woman" ?? All I need is training anf The Golden Bracelets (g)
But I forget, we're talking about a politician here. . .
No method of incineration was specified: my predecessor said our technique went back a decade plus. . .and that was in 1988. . . .
Knowing the "modern day" USAF, there's probably a approved incinerator list or incineration methods list nowadays. . . I just know there was a decent-sized pile of totally-burnt-out and rusted remains of previous burn drums adjacent to the Burn Area, aka the "remote location". . .
This was 16-17 years ago, and no, it's not crap, that was the SOP I inherited. The method WAS used.
I don't even want to THINK what they had to do with the TOP SECRET and Compartmented waste. . .
Or do you not remember the CDA ?
Just in time for the next move in this move-countermove chess game. . .
2: I'm an ex-military flier, and still have plenty of pals who fly for the airlines. They HATE the approaches to Reagan National, even before 9/11: it was pretty exacting even then. I'd say shut down Reagan National completely, move all the operations out to Dulles, but Arlington and Alexandria would scream bloody murder AND Congress likes their perks at Reagan National. . .
OK, what about Reagan National in DC ?? Approach flies OVER the Pentagon, you can easily SEE the White House on approach or departure. And shutting it down three extra months after 9/11 cost the local area tens of millions of dollars and thousands of jobs. I'd say some SAM batteries are a cheaper solution. . . .
And when no evidence that company "x" actually engaged in a contract with a spammer ?? What then ?
The REAL key: prosecute the ADVERTISER as well as the spammer. When advertisers find that spamming can COST them big bucks, they'll drop it. . .
I am NOT a number, I am a free rule !
And, oddly enough, CDs were 20 bucks a pop PRIOR to the rise of P2P networks. So, here's to a [Deserves a major Larting, -5] moderation. . .
If and when you do that, let us know: THAT I GOTTA SEE (evil grin)
Proof positive that the Evil Molestoraptor infests the souls of the innocent (g)
I actually talked to one of the HR droids at a "10 years of Windows 2000" job, asking them how anyone can have 10 years experience with a 3 1/2 year old OS. . .
Her reply: Our requirements are vetted by mamagement, and are thus realistic.
So I modded the resume to show "12 years experience with Windows 2000 and related systems". . .and was called for an interview 45 minutes later.
Needless to say, I wasn't interested. . .and recently saw they filed for bankruptcy. . .
All because I'd gotten a copy of Windows 1.0 as a door-prize
These days, from my recent experience, an officer being openly Republican is accepted, if not the norm. . .
The GENERAL-OFFICER ranks differ from this pattern, but generally only AFTER retirement. . .
1. The US isn't a democracy, it's a republic. There IS a difference.
2. The United States Constitutions does not allow do-overs, AND leaves administration of elections to the several states. Florida law required that the certification of elections for electors for the President of the United States be completed by "x" days after the election. Florida did so, in accordance with their laws.
3. Based on the evidence ( . . . as opposed to the law), .us citizenship is not required to vote in .us. Likewise, while technically illegal, campaign contributions from foreign nationals are tolerated. Mind you, it's easier to do either if a member or supporter of the party of the (nominal) left in .us, the "Democrats" (who are barely moderate by most non-.us standards)
Nice try.
The Supreme Court ruled that the same standard for recount must be applied statewide, under the "Equal Protection Under the Law" codicil.
Since, in the end, Bush DID get a bare majority of the popular vote in Florida, he got the electors.
And in the final analysis, it's the candidate who gets the most electors in the Electoral College who wins. That's the way the system was set up. . .
The Federal Election Commission held hearings, asking people who had been unfairly denied the right to vote to come forward and testify.
The results: nobody testified.
On the OTHER hand, one of the two major parties DID put forth a concerted effort to invalidate the absentee ballots of a great many servicemen and women, on the demonstrably false assumption that the vast majority would vote for the "other party".
Mind you, if the group was just Military **OFFICERS**, it would probably be a good assumption. But overall, it was unfounded.
How is it that sending spam such a heinous crime while "sharing" MP3s is a service to Mankind?
Nary a clue. Not that I ever mentioned filesharing. Good afternoon, Ms. Rosen. . . . mind if we keep the topic on spam ???