Its funny that everybody is picking apart all your comments except the last one...
is the government watching over these robot experiments, to make sure they are done properly? maybe in the united states, but i can assure you that in China, scant attention has been payed to safety, and any whistleblowers have been put in prison (google Xiao Lianhai).
Why on earth would I want the Government to be watching every aspect of this? There are safety standards by which companies must follow to ensure the public safety. If there is a reason for suspicion of failure to meat those standards, then sure, they should investigate, otherwise keep out of businesses way and let them create. These companies know that if they cause a major accident on public roads, that they are liable. OMG! Think of the children.
Too bad they didn't have cameras to record the nazi-rage reaction face.
Actually, since they're probably children, it would end up being their mom's reaction face when she is doing the laundry. Ah well.
While this is probably the most probable scenario, It does give the parents an eye on what their kids are doing and will thus cause them to consider intervening in their development. If it causes at least one parent to positively change a kids direction in life, then it was well worth the money spent.
"He found the comet was most likely observed by the Chinese in 69 BC and AD 188, which was quickly confirmed by Brian G. Marsden.[8] This information and subsequent observations have led to recalculation of its orbit, which indicates the comet's orbit is very stable, and that there is absolutely no threat over the next two thousand years."
No, GP is correct. There were 'complaints' that Microsoft designed Windows to crash Netscape. Back in the late 90's, there were three security patches in a row that caused Netscape to crash. While there was no proof that Microsoft was doing it on purpose, that didn't stop the accusations.
Those of us, non-conspiracy theorist, just chalked it up to the poor documentation provided by Microsoft on their ever changing system API's.
Move somewhere? Where do you suggest that programmers are needed, appreciated and paid more than in silicon valley?
Why on earth would you need to be paid more money than you would expect to get in Silicon Valley? You can live a better lifestyle in places like Salt Lake City or Dallas on half of what you would be expected to live on in Silicon Valley. It's called 'cost of living'... move, take a pay cut, and live a happier life.
As to being appreciated... you have to earn that. Never expect it before hand. You'll just come across as egomaniacal.
And it's fairly difficult to move states, especially if you don't have much in terms of resources.
Fairly difficult to move??? As I recall, most of our ancestors traveled across this nation, either on foot or by horse (those who could afford.) With only what they could carry. Seems like they were able to do just fine. Being difficult is just a mind set. Sadly, one that is held by many of todays youth.
So, don't use the term "unpaid internship" on your CV/resume. Use the term "1 year experience in the field." or whatever. Leave the fact that it was an internship for the interview and never mention that it was unpaid. The fact that you have real world experience is what sells.
I have no problem with Joe Arpio's tactics. If you don't want to be forced to wear pink underwear, then don't do the crime. Yes, he is harsh, but he does provide the necessities for living; food, shelter and clothing. The chain gangs give the inmates something constructive to do. The idea that we should treat inmates with respect is asinine. When they decided to do the crime, they showed dis-respect for society. I have never seen a study, but it would be interesting to know how many repeat offenders there are in Maricopa county compared to say, LA county in California or Bronx county in New York. It's just speculation on my part, but I would imagine the percentage of repeat offender is much less in Maricopa county.
Are you freaking kidding? Walking down the damn street does not require an ID yet there are hundreds of reasons for a cop to stop someone doing just that.
Actually, if you are a foreign national here legally, then you are required to carry ID. That is federally mandated. What you are worried about is if you are a US citizen, then no you don't need to carry an ID. However the police do have the right to detain you on suspicion of wrong doing. If you as a citizen don't wish to carry your ID, then don't be upset when they detain you for a crime and force you to jump through hoops to provide it later.
The law itself is not racist. The police could abuse it, but that is no different than many of the laws on the books. If it happens, it will come out in the court of law.
It is more a case of education. In Switzerland, there is mandatory service for all eligible males. They are given their guns and trained how to use them properly. The entire population knows how to handle guns safely. In America, just the opposite is true. We don't require the population to be trained on gun safety. Education is the better option in our society... Not banning guns.
Interesting that wikipedea sites Al Gore... We were using the term "Information Superhighway" long before I ever heard of Al Gore. I can remember throwing around the term back when we were first playing with fiber optics, circa 1970. Of course, back then "Information" referred to TV and Telephones.
Let's look at the results of his actions:... People revolting against their corrupt dictatorship governments in Tunisia, which also triggered the revolts in Egypt and Libya.
Manning should have taken the information that he had to the DCIS or the FBI. Either way, he would have been protected under the law. Instead he took it to a "news agency" if you can call it that. The military has ways of disclosing wrong doing that is not part of the chain of command, so one is not subject to reprisal. The DCIS and FBI are both really good at prosecuting people in high places... just ask Blagojevich. Had Manning done it the proper way, he would not be the celebrity that he is.
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You owe society more than society owes you.
Wow, That statement alone scares me more than any other socialist diatribe.
It leads me to think of another just as bad... "All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others"
Only once. After that, I learned to number the corner of the cards with a pencil.
Its funny that everybody is picking apart all your comments except the last one...
is the government watching over these robot experiments, to make sure they are done properly? maybe in the united states, but i can assure you that in China, scant attention has been payed to safety, and any whistleblowers have been put in prison (google Xiao Lianhai).
Why on earth would I want the Government to be watching every aspect of this? There are safety standards by which companies must follow to ensure the public safety. If there is a reason for suspicion of failure to meat those standards, then sure, they should investigate, otherwise keep out of businesses way and let them create. These companies know that if they cause a major accident on public roads, that they are liable. OMG! Think of the children.
When I first read the headline, I had the same thought process. This whole concept is just... scary.
Too bad they didn't have cameras to record the nazi-rage reaction face.
Actually, since they're probably children, it would end up being their mom's reaction face when she is doing the laundry. Ah well.
While this is probably the most probable scenario, It does give the parents an eye on what their kids are doing and will thus cause them to consider intervening in their development. If it causes at least one parent to positively change a kids direction in life, then it was well worth the money spent.
From the wiki...
"He found the comet was most likely observed by the Chinese in 69 BC and AD 188, which was quickly confirmed by Brian G. Marsden.[8] This information and subsequent observations have led to recalculation of its orbit, which indicates the comet's orbit is very stable, and that there is absolutely no threat over the next two thousand years."
I know it's fun to spread FUD, but come on.
No, GP is correct. There were 'complaints' that Microsoft designed Windows to crash Netscape. Back in the late 90's, there were three security patches in a row that caused Netscape to crash. While there was no proof that Microsoft was doing it on purpose, that didn't stop the accusations.
Those of us, non-conspiracy theorist, just chalked it up to the poor documentation provided by Microsoft on their ever changing system API's.
Move somewhere? Where do you suggest that programmers are needed, appreciated and paid more than in silicon valley?
Why on earth would you need to be paid more money than you would expect to get in Silicon Valley? You can live a better lifestyle in places like Salt Lake City or Dallas on half of what you would be expected to live on in Silicon Valley. It's called 'cost of living'... move, take a pay cut, and live a happier life.
As to being appreciated... you have to earn that. Never expect it before hand. You'll just come across as egomaniacal.
all for a lie about weapons that didn't exist.
I think you are mixing wars here. "Weapons that didn't exist" was Iraq... not Afghanistan. Otherwise, you are correct... we wanted revenge.
And it's fairly difficult to move states, especially if you don't have much in terms of resources.
Fairly difficult to move??? As I recall, most of our ancestors traveled across this nation, either on foot or by horse (those who could afford.) With only what they could carry. Seems like they were able to do just fine. Being difficult is just a mind set. Sadly, one that is held by many of todays youth.
Oh, and get off my lawn...
This really isn't much of a surprise. The Steam-punk genre is quite popular with the 20-40 crowd.
A real geek wouldn't be caught dead with an iPhone or iPad.
So, don't use the term "unpaid internship" on your CV/resume. Use the term "1 year experience in the field." or whatever. Leave the fact that it was an internship for the interview and never mention that it was unpaid. The fact that you have real world experience is what sells.
I have no problem with Joe Arpio's tactics. If you don't want to be forced to wear pink underwear, then don't do the crime. Yes, he is harsh, but he does provide the necessities for living; food, shelter and clothing. The chain gangs give the inmates something constructive to do. The idea that we should treat inmates with respect is asinine. When they decided to do the crime, they showed dis-respect for society. I have never seen a study, but it would be interesting to know how many repeat offenders there are in Maricopa county compared to say, LA county in California or Bronx county in New York. It's just speculation on my part, but I would imagine the percentage of repeat offender is much less in Maricopa county.
We need more Joe Arpios in this world
Are you freaking kidding? Walking down the damn street does not require an ID yet there are hundreds of reasons for a cop to stop someone doing just that.
Actually, if you are a foreign national here legally, then you are required to carry ID. That is federally mandated. What you are worried about is if you are a US citizen, then no you don't need to carry an ID. However the police do have the right to detain you on suspicion of wrong doing. If you as a citizen don't wish to carry your ID, then don't be upset when they detain you for a crime and force you to jump through hoops to provide it later.
The law itself is not racist. The police could abuse it, but that is no different than many of the laws on the books. If it happens, it will come out in the court of law.
It is more a case of education. In Switzerland, there is mandatory service for all eligible males. They are given their guns and trained how to use them properly. The entire population knows how to handle guns safely. In America, just the opposite is true. We don't require the population to be trained on gun safety. Education is the better option in our society... Not banning guns.
There are no defensible use cases for private usage of guns.
Other than recreational, that is, but why allow ammos outside the shooting range, then?
An armed population will never fall to a tyrannical government. An unarmed population can.
People who claim that there is no valid reason for owning guns, tend to miss this simple rule.
Interesting that wikipedea sites Al Gore... We were using the term "Information Superhighway" long before I ever heard of Al Gore. I can remember throwing around the term back when we were first playing with fiber optics, circa 1970. Of course, back then "Information" referred to TV and Telephones.
Wiley Coyote... Super Genius.
Though, his reliance on ACME for equipment, should be reconsidered.
Discovered fire... and didn't patent it.
WoW... Yep, that is the reason I can't get any sleep.
I think technically they blow.
I, for one, welcome our new Mi-Go overlords.
Let's look at the results of his actions: ...
People revolting against their corrupt dictatorship governments in Tunisia, which also triggered the revolts in Egypt and Libya.
Citation needed.
Manning should have taken the information that he had to the DCIS or the FBI. Either way, he would have been protected under the law. Instead he took it to a "news agency" if you can call it that. The military has ways of disclosing wrong doing that is not part of the chain of command, so one is not subject to reprisal. The DCIS and FBI are both really good at prosecuting people in high places... just ask Blagojevich. Had Manning done it the proper way, he would not be the celebrity that he is.