Well, it's a great theory. In truth however, starting anew is not a blanket solution nor usually even the best option. Why not spend a small amount of time in order to fix a fundamental flaw in an otherwise excellent design?
As well, your rhethorical solution fails to preserve the momentum and history of the community that we all have spent years developing.
I read the article, my response was made in regards to the parent comment. Did you read that?
Furthermore, everyone has the right to expect privacy. Even when in public, and in every culture I'm aware of, people expect a measure of privacy. In fact, the more public the place, the more private we become. See? As well, just because some societies have not gained or have lost that right, does not make it any less of a right.
Oh, and by the way, I wasn't actually writing from America, nor was I writing only to Americans. Perhaps you're overly sensitive in this regard?
Here's a civics lesson - want to screw up your judicial system? Elect your judges. Want judges who make good decisions based soundly on the law and are more impartial? Appoint them for life without possibility of salary reduction (can be fired for misconduct).
Good point, I believe I've just learned something, thanks.
I do have several off topic questions , if you wouldn't mind? Would initialing electing these permanent judges be workable? How else would you select and promote the judiciary? Do you see this applying to all levels of jurisprudence?
IMHO, the real point here is wouldn't you like to live in a world where companies and people actually could be honest and open? The current ethical cesspool really benefits no one.
I'm so tired of overly affluent, unethical people who claim to be where they are because of honest efforts. Sure.
Neither are MPGs, JPGs, MOVs and myriad other files with links pointing to them.
Sure, and all the issues and problems that have come with them. Sure we use them, but usually only until an open standard becomes widespread.
The point of PDF is to allow people to view the same document in the same way on many different platforms. I suppose you have a different definition of "intended purpose", but that makes no difference: see what the vendor has to say about it.
Actually, the intention was to allow printing and viewing on systems when layout was the issue. You can stretch all you want, but the more you do, the weaker your argument.
Yes, actually it is irrelevant, and will be as long as freely available and/or open source tools are available to use/create/etc. the format. Proprietary doesn't necessarily mean closed.
Actually, it must be relevant, or people wouldn't be debating the issue, now would they? Furthermore, sure, it's a published standard, but hey, it's owned. Who really knows what the owner(s) will choose to do. The whole "Open" movement is about public control versus private control. How could you, or anyone, possible try to claim this to be an irrelevant aspect of this discussion is, quite frankly, entirely beyond me. I'm afraid I must entirely disagree on this point as well.
There is no cubicle here - just an office w/ multiple windows, but thanks
No problem, always happy to guide the lost.:~)
Please, let me add that as a technical writer, I have never, nor would I use a PDF document as a web page. Their proper place is brochures, legal documents and prepress, etc.
I guess I'm really not to surprised that so many people can't or won't get the whole "PDF" issue. PDFs are not web pages, plain and simple. The use of PDFs for other than for their intended purpose is, yes, less than professional. Of course, I never expected to see so many adobe fan boys here at/., either.
Oh, and of course, the fact that it's a proprietary file format is just so totally irrelevant... sure.
As well, what happened to your sense of humor? Perhaps that cubicle is really starting to get to you?
Imagine this, you're far, far away in some distant, lost, Internet cafe. You are deeply in the backwoods of the third world. Your cellular 911, for some reason, isn't working. You see a/. story, with a link to an applicable article. You've just desperately clicked the link to the aforementioned article. Five minutes later, you begin to wonder three different and distinct things.
1) Is the system locked up? 2) How much is this going to cost now? 3) Is that MODEM actually starting to smoke?
IMHO, PDFs or links, especially unlabelled ones, are less than professional. Please, just say no.
Your error is simply in seeing christians as a single group that acts in a cohesive manner. Actually, nothing could be further from the truth. From what I can see, you are simply generalizing about a large group's behavior based upon your limited perspective of a few of it's so-called members.
Indeed, this is the fundamental flaw which lies behind all prejudical behavior.
Here's how. Incorporate yourself. Register with the best local temp agency. You can find out which agencies you should choose to represent you by researching who services the local companies you're most interested in working for. By sticking to six-month contracts, you'll usually end up with a month or two of slack time. This will allow for extended vacations or short-term skill developments via the local technical college.
Actually, many, many people earning minimum wages have post secondary training. Many people graduate but never find employment in their field. As well, more often than not, the best jobs go to those with the best connections. There's the illusion of fairness, but then there's the cold hard physical realities of life, see?
LOL. Sure, but in truth, you're still in school. I bet your MBA classmates aren't making much more than you. By the way, how much is your professor earning? What's the minimim wage again? Think about it, please.
I absolutely agree with you, the technical details should, by law, always be freely available. However, as an audiophile, I'm familiar with several expensive amps with awesome specs, that just so happen to sound pretty shitty, at least to me. I've also owned an amp with not very particularly great specs, that just happens to be famous for its clean and sweet sound.
Personally, I'd never buy a real amp, or a real display, on specs alone.
I really not exaggerating, you're simply mitigating, IMHO. Look, I understand it seems harsh, but that's really how it looks to me, and I might add, many others.
However, you're right about this just not being an American thing. This is a human thing, and to some degree, it's a problem everywhere. Corruption is endemic and pervasive. As much as many Americans have succumbed to greed and selfishness, there are many who have not and, indeed struggle against evil and exploitation. Do not get me wrong, I deeply admire and respect our America. However, I also greatly fear for her.
It is my duty to speak out, I take no pleasure in it.
Most companies are despotic tyrannies. Most companies cheat their employees. Most companies use their employees. Most companies are irresponsible employers. Most companies act unethically.
IMHO, employment sucks, no shares means you're a serf.
I've seen it time and time again; companies put the interests of the few at the top, ahead of everyone else's. Please, don't say it's their right. No one has the right to be abusive, evil, irresponsible, greedy or stupid.
Oh, and yes they are all stupid. It's stupid to believe that the bottom line, i.e. personal financial gain is more important than ethical behavior. Furthermore, it's simply monetary fundamentalism to believe that more money necessarily equates to a better life. In fact, too much money is like too much sugar. Just try living off of candy cane for a while and you'll soon see that eating the pure condensed essence of sweetness is hardly the way to satisfy a good appetite. In truth, America is simply rotting away from the decay of excess.
I've asked this before and I'll ask it again; if democracy is so grand, why aren't more companies democratic?
Yes, it's an MS product and yes there are better...
however, consider how widespread Excel really is and you will see more people doing more, which in turn requires more administration and infrastructure... the very things geeks get paid to build and maintain, oh, and then there's the matter of America's overall increased productivity
mostly it's good because there's a blind barrage of dummies books, but so few deeper ones that hit the mark... indeed, I always seem to be looking for a better one
Sure, you made it without assistance. However, it's an assumption of yours that everyone has the same strength of character that you seem to enjoy. Sure, you had disadvantages, but I'd bet you also had advantages such as a supportive and caring upbringing. The problem is you now expect everyone to have the same advantages and strengths that you were able to draw upon. I'm terribly sorry to have to inform you of this, but sadly, it simply isn't true. Many people simply don't have the inner strength to overcome the difficulties they face. As a society, it behooves us to help others to help themselves. The small things that could be done to help those who need it the most would be paid back in spades once these people became self sufficent. In truth, most people don't receive the help they truly require due simply to the greed of the people above them.
It is how we treat others that most reveals how much we truly can care about ourselves.
Yes, I know it's only a front-end for a MS product. Yes, Access has issues. In fact, yes, yes, ok...
However, consider how many Access users and programmers now have a much easier entry point into the GNU, KDE, Linux, Open source, Python and Xbase worlds.
A rich and diverse tool set would include a pair of pliers.
Actually, no, sorry but I can't agree that fewer would become managers nor that the money would be "given" away. Rather, the employees are not being paid the fair amount that they have earned. This demoralize a company and poor products and service is the end result. We aren't as competitive as we could or used to be. We've become overweight and top heavy. In fact, while any other single country would be hard pressed to accomplish what the USA has done, several economic blocs all already poised to. Globilization is leveling the playing field. We need to become leaner instead of meaner.
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Well, it's a great theory. In truth however, starting anew is not a blanket solution nor usually even the best option. Why not spend a small amount of time in order to fix a fundamental flaw in an otherwise excellent design?
As well, your rhethorical solution fails to preserve the momentum and history of the community that we all have spent years developing.
Yes completely, thanks.
I read the article, my response was made in regards to the parent comment. Did you read that?
Furthermore, everyone has the right to expect privacy. Even when in public, and in every culture I'm aware of, people expect a measure of privacy. In fact, the more public the place, the more private we become. See? As well, just because some societies have not gained or have lost that right, does not make it any less of a right.
Oh, and by the way, I wasn't actually writing from America, nor was I writing only to Americans. Perhaps you're overly sensitive in this regard?
you can usually find them really cheap, many can still print thousands of pages, as well, most printshops can print pdfs cheaply and easily
/.
however, of course, the least expensive solution is to buy an old impact printer
could we raise the bar here a little
Actually, so sorry, but it's not.
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1) You don't need a mike, just a db level sensor.
2) It is an invasion of privacy.
http://supreme.lp.findlaw.com/constitution/amendm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Invasion_of_privacy
Here's a civics lesson - want to screw up your judicial system? Elect your judges. Want judges who make good decisions based soundly on the law and are more impartial? Appoint them for life without possibility of salary reduction (can be fired for misconduct).
Good point, I believe I've just learned something, thanks.
I do have several off topic questions , if you wouldn't mind? Would initialing electing these permanent judges be workable? How else would you select and promote the judiciary? Do you see this applying to all levels of jurisprudence?
IMHO, the real point here is wouldn't you like to live in a world where companies and people actually could be honest and open? The current ethical cesspool really benefits no one.
I'm so tired of overly affluent, unethical people who claim to be where they are because of honest efforts. Sure.
Neither are MPGs, JPGs, MOVs and myriad other files with links pointing to them.
:~)
Sure, and all the issues and problems that have come with them. Sure we use them, but usually only until an open standard becomes widespread.
The point of PDF is to allow people to view the same document in the same way on many different platforms. I suppose you have a different definition of "intended purpose", but that makes no difference: see what the vendor has to say about it.
Actually, the intention was to allow printing and viewing on systems when layout was the issue. You can stretch all you want, but the more you do, the weaker your argument.
Yes, actually it is irrelevant, and will be as long as freely available and/or open source tools are available to use/create/etc. the format. Proprietary doesn't necessarily mean closed.
Actually, it must be relevant, or people wouldn't be debating the issue, now would they? Furthermore, sure, it's a published standard, but hey, it's owned. Who really knows what the owner(s) will choose to do. The whole "Open" movement is about public control versus private control. How could you, or anyone, possible try to claim this to be an irrelevant aspect of this discussion is, quite frankly, entirely beyond me. I'm afraid I must entirely disagree on this point as well.
There is no cubicle here - just an office w/ multiple windows, but thanks
No problem, always happy to guide the lost.
Please, let me add that as a technical writer, I have never, nor would I use a PDF document as a web page. Their proper place is brochures, legal documents and prepress, etc.
PDF Usability CrimesD F_Usability_Crimes.html
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/., either.
... sure.
http://www.g4tv.com/screensavers/features/45796/P
"I hate PDF..."
http://wired-vig.wired.com/news/politics/0,1283,6
PDFs suck, people!
http://www.garethjmsaunders.co.uk/pc/computer/pdf
WHY PDFS SUCK
http://jessey.net/archive/2005/02/16/pdfs-suck/
I guess I'm really not to surprised that so many people can't or won't get the whole "PDF" issue. PDFs are not web pages, plain and simple. The use of PDFs for other than for their intended purpose is, yes, less than professional. Of course, I never expected to see so many adobe fan boys here at
Oh, and of course, the fact that it's a proprietary file format is just so totally irrelevant
As well, what happened to your sense of humor? Perhaps that cubicle is really starting to get to you?
... sigh, here we go again.
/. story, with a link to an applicable article. You've just desperately clicked the link to the aforementioned article. Five minutes later, you begin to wonder three different and distinct things.
Imagine this, you're far, far away in some distant, lost, Internet cafe. You are deeply in the backwoods of the third world. Your cellular 911, for some reason, isn't working. You see a
1) Is the system locked up?
2) How much is this going to cost now?
3) Is that MODEM actually starting to smoke?
IMHO, PDFs or links, especially unlabelled ones, are less than professional. Please, just say no.
Your error is simply in seeing christians as a single group that acts in a cohesive manner. Actually, nothing could be further from the truth. From what I can see, you are simply generalizing about a large group's behavior based upon your limited perspective of a few of it's so-called members.
Indeed, this is the fundamental flaw which lies behind all prejudical behavior.
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Here's how. Incorporate yourself. Register with the best local temp agency. You can find out which agencies you should choose to represent you by researching who services the local companies you're most interested in working for. By sticking to six-month contracts, you'll usually end up with a month or two of slack time. This will allow for extended vacations or short-term skill developments via the local technical college.
Link to one list of Canadian Temp Agencies.
http://www.nextsteps.org/jobs/tema.htm
The best part is that as a consultant, I'm more autonomous, better compensated and generally more respected.
As well, why Ontario? Alberta is booming and is rapidly becoming one of the most wired places on the planet.
http://www.albertasupernet.ca/benefits/default.ht
Actually, many, many people earning minimum wages have post secondary training. Many people graduate but never find employment in their field. As well, more often than not, the best jobs go to those with the best connections. There's the illusion of fairness, but then there's the cold hard physical realities of life, see?
LOL. Sure, but in truth, you're still in school. I bet your MBA classmates aren't making much more than you. By the way, how much is your professor earning? What's the minimim wage again? Think about it, please.
sure scientists care, sure
so how many forgo comfortable lifestyles in order to fund research?
to most scientists, it's just a job that provides good pay, nobody really cares about science
hmm, that sounds just just like this /. story just the other day
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Meetup.com Ends Free Meetups
http://slashdot.org/article.pl?sid=05/04/13/03592
Of course, it seems that not only lemmings stampede towards their own demise. Apparently suits do so to.
You do remember, dontcha?
I absolutely agree with you, the technical details should, by law, always be freely available. However, as an audiophile, I'm familiar with several expensive amps with awesome specs, that just so happen to sound pretty shitty, at least to me. I've also owned an amp with not very particularly great specs, that just happens to be famous for its clean and sweet sound.
Personally, I'd never buy a real amp, or a real display, on specs alone.
I really not exaggerating, you're simply mitigating, IMHO. Look, I understand it seems harsh, but that's really how it looks to me, and I might add, many others.
However, you're right about this just not being an American thing. This is a human thing, and to some degree, it's a problem everywhere. Corruption is endemic and pervasive. As much as many Americans have succumbed to greed and selfishness, there are many who have not and, indeed struggle against evil and exploitation. Do not get me wrong, I deeply admire and respect our America. However, I also greatly fear for her.
It is my duty to speak out, I take no pleasure in it.
don't bother, it was just a bunch of party animals from the year 3131
go to next years, it's bigger n better
to how bad it is everywhere else. Indeed:
Most companies are despotic tyrannies.
Most companies cheat their employees.
Most companies use their employees.
Most companies are irresponsible employers.
Most companies act unethically.
IMHO, employment sucks, no shares means you're a serf.
I've seen it time and time again; companies put the interests of the few at the top, ahead of everyone else's. Please, don't say it's their right. No one has the right to be abusive, evil, irresponsible, greedy or stupid.
Oh, and yes they are all stupid. It's stupid to believe that the bottom line, i.e. personal financial gain is more important than ethical behavior. Furthermore, it's simply monetary fundamentalism to believe that more money necessarily equates to a better life. In fact, too much money is like too much sugar. Just try living off of candy cane for a while and you'll soon see that eating the pure condensed essence of sweetness is hardly the way to satisfy a good appetite. In truth, America is simply rotting away from the decay of excess.
I've asked this before and I'll ask it again; if democracy is so grand, why aren't more companies democratic?
take them to your bank, they'll gladly dispose of them, they shred tons everyday
alternatively, use the yellow pages to find a local service or simply buy a shredder
surely there must be better submissions? no, well maybe more people would submit more, if there was more of a point
Yes, it's an MS product and yes there are better ...
... the very things geeks get paid to build and maintain, oh, and then there's the matter of America's overall increased productivity
... indeed, I always seem to be looking for a better one
however, consider how widespread Excel really is and you will see more people doing more, which in turn requires more administration and infrastructure
mostly it's good because there's a blind barrage of dummies books, but so few deeper ones that hit the mark
Sure, you made it without assistance. However, it's an assumption of yours that everyone has the same strength of character that you seem to enjoy. Sure, you had disadvantages, but I'd bet you also had advantages such as a supportive and caring upbringing. The problem is you now expect everyone to have the same advantages and strengths that you were able to draw upon. I'm terribly sorry to have to inform you of this, but sadly, it simply isn't true. Many people simply don't have the inner strength to overcome the difficulties they face. As a society, it behooves us to help others to help themselves. The small things that could be done to help those who need it the most would be paid back in spades once these people became self sufficent. In truth, most people don't receive the help they truly require due simply to the greed of the people above them.
It is how we treat others that most reveals how much we truly can care about ourselves.
Yes, I know it's only a front-end for a MS product. Yes, Access has issues. In fact, yes, yes, ok ...
However, consider how many Access users and programmers now have a much easier entry point into the GNU, KDE, Linux, Open source, Python and Xbase worlds.
A rich and diverse tool set would include a pair of pliers.
Actually, no, sorry but I can't agree that fewer would become managers nor that the money would be "given" away. Rather, the employees are not being paid the fair amount that they have earned. This demoralize a company and poor products and service is the end result. We aren't as competitive as we could or used to be. We've become overweight and top heavy. In fact, while any other single country would be hard pressed to accomplish what the USA has done, several economic blocs all already poised to. Globilization is leveling the playing field. We need to become leaner instead of meaner.
See?