Where is this burger flipping college you speak of? Are they accepting applications for fall enrollment?
I understand most universities don't have a degree program per-say, but do include this and related course offerings ( such as Principals of Catering, Fundamentals of Retail, et. al. ) as part of the requirements for these degree programs:
English Literature
Women's Studies
Fine Art
After all, universities are worried about job prospects for their graduates.
I think that broadcast flags are actually a good idea. Let's start with a "crap flag" that refuses to let me watch shows that are crap.
My TV already has those features. The "Channel" and "off" buttons work, although they can be problematic... don't seem to work when a subtype of crap (chick flix) is on and the girlfriend is in the area...
Someone very big must have threatened them, or, more likely, we simply don't know the story here. I think a boycott would have been GREAT for MS. Firt of all: we all know that conservative christians are the least likely to be MS customers -- second of all: MS would get to look like a good guy for once by doing the right thing -- and thats great publicity.
Not necessarily.
Considering how broadly the anti-gay marriage laws passed in the last election, being seen as a staunch supporter of gay rights might not be the best PR move.
Microsoft may not want to been seen supporting an unpopular cause.
There are three new filings in SCO v. IBM, and they are enjoyable to me. First, SCO asks for a delay regarding the April 21st hearing [PDF] on their request to amend their complaint again. This would be the AIX on POWER claim, from what they've leaked to the media. They say their reason for wanting a delay is because they are about to get a ton of code from IBM and maybe they'll find some other things to use to amend the complaint.
Yeah. Right. Or maybe they read Groklaw and figured out, now that I did all the research for them, that they haven't a ghost of a chance of prevailing on that misguided claim, and so now they would like some time to figure out what to try next.
So lets see... this means:
SCO asks for a delay so they can review all the code they got from IBM.
The judge just told them to get stuffed.
The trial now enters the "put up or shut up" phase.
Might have been. A friend of a friend had her car broken into, purse and briefcase stolen. The briefcase contained employment records for her business ( small cleaning company ). Passed other cars to hit hers, in and out quickly... does seem like she was targeted.
So perhaps there are criminals targeting personal info for theft?
Or should you, the user/driver, take reasonable measures to protect yourself in the event of a crash caused by a 3rd party.
I understand your point, but I think we have different definitions of what "reasonable measures" constitute.
If by "reasonable measures" you equate a firewall with a seatbelt, I can agree somewhat... so long as the firewall/seatbelt doesn't come with a big gaping hole in it.
The user can not take "reasonable measures" if those measures are, by accident or design, broken. Even then, what we would call "reasonable measures" might be completely incomprehensible to the average user. A seatbelt people can understand... a firewall less so.
Getting the machines hijacked was worryingly easy. The longest time a Honeynet machine survived without being found by an automatic attack tool was only a few minutes. The shortest compromise time was only a few seconds.
It's sad, but it seems the only way to mitigate this is to hold the OS vendor responisble for insecure code. Similar to cars, we hold the driver responsible if they ( say ) drive drunk, but the manufactorer responsible if while driving the wheels come off.
The occasional nutjob - how did he get that gun? Legally or illegally?
Well, two recent nutjobs from my area ( Alrosa Villia shooting and the freeway sniper ) got their 9mm Berettas from relatives.
Note that in both cases the criminals had mental health issues ( paranoid schizophrenia was mentioned, IIRC ) and were off their meds.
IANAL, but just being diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia disqualifies you for life from firearms ownership. I'd think it illegal to knowingly provide a firearm to such a person... even if not, it sounds like a firm basis for a civil action.
Nokia phones for some time have allowed users to designated emergency numbers that are allowed to dial-out if their phone is locked. Most people set these to their home phone numbers (the only number that will dial out is the number of their home, so that if their phone is stolen, the first call made will be to their home) or 911, so that if they have their phone locked in an accident or something, they can call for emergency without having to remember the password in a pinch.
You know, provided one could answer a locked phone ( don't have a Nokia ), this sounds like a great option for parents provided their children with cell phones.
The phone could be locked to call only home or 911, yet receive incoming calls. This way parents could provide their kids cell phones without worrying they'd burn up all the minutes in their plan.
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Actually, I heard they did use encryption...double ROT13...
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Don't tell me it's in a supposedly inactive volcano on a south-pacific island, perhaps guarded by large numbers of minions in silver jumpsuits.
'Cause while I'm sure there are many Phd's there... I'd like to think none of them went to evil medical school.
NB: Not responsible for the reactions of the humor impaired.
Sounds like the same thing with my girlfriend. There is a tight bond, and when she is ripped off of me, lots of energy is released.
So... what... energy is sticky?
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Thanks much for the links.
I understand most universities don't have a degree program per-say, but do include this and related course offerings ( such as Principals of Catering, Fundamentals of Retail, et. al. ) as part of the requirements for these degree programs:
After all, universities are worried about job prospects for their graduates.
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Not that I plan to see the film, but at least that will be one less brat ruining it for everyone else in the theater.
Amen.
In this town, we have cobbled streets, still going strong from the Middle Ages...
That's Europe for ya... thousands of years of history, unbroken by progress..
I keed... I keed...
I think that broadcast flags are actually a good idea. Let's start with a "crap flag" that refuses to let me watch shows that are crap.
My TV already has those features. The "Channel" and "off" buttons work, although they can be problematic... don't seem to work when a subtype of crap (chick flix) is on and the girlfriend is in the area...
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I doubt I will become incapable of determining the rare fictional articles from the real ones.
Seriously. I just sent someone a link to a howstuffworks article on wireless networking. They see this and they'll assume the whole site is bunk.
Still, fun article... especially this and this .
"A lot of people saying how can you do this? My children love these movies. Why can you not let them go see it?"
The kids can go see it. Their parents/guardian just need to be present.
Makes you wonder how many parents want to be present with their kids, eh?
Someone very big must have threatened them, or, more likely, we simply don't know the story here. I think a boycott would have been GREAT for MS. Firt of all: we all know that conservative christians are the least likely to be MS customers -- second of all: MS would get to look like a good guy for once by doing the right thing -- and thats great publicity.
Not necessarily.
Considering how broadly the anti-gay marriage laws passed in the last election, being seen as a staunch supporter of gay rights might not be the best PR move.
Microsoft may not want to been seen supporting an unpopular cause.
Was that the same Møøse that bit your sister?
http://www.groklaw.net/article.php?story=20050413
SCO Asks for Delay on the April 21st Hearing and IBM Gets Really, Really Clear
Wednesday, April 13 2005 @ 09:15 AM EDT
There are three new filings in SCO v. IBM, and they are enjoyable to me. First, SCO asks for a delay regarding the April 21st hearing [PDF] on their request to amend their complaint again. This would be the AIX on POWER claim, from what they've leaked to the media. They say their reason for wanting a delay is because they are about to get a ton of code from IBM and maybe they'll find some other things to use to amend the complaint.
Yeah. Right. Or maybe they read Groklaw and figured out, now that I did all the research for them, that they haven't a ghost of a chance of prevailing on that misguided claim, and so now they would like some time to figure out what to try next.
So lets see... this means:
Did I get that right?
Admit it. You would swear you're looking at a real slashdot story
"William Shatner Discusses StarCraft"
"Microsoft Stopping Development On Windows 2000"
"Books: Programming BASIC For Oversexed Boy Bands"
Had me going there...
Look to the right
Looks like cthulhu left a...um... present there...
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Methinks it was a targeted effort.
Might have been. A friend of a friend had her car broken into, purse and briefcase stolen. The briefcase contained employment records for her business ( small cleaning company ). Passed other cars to hit hers, in and out quickly... does seem like she was targeted.
So perhaps there are criminals targeting personal info for theft?
Or should you, the user/driver, take reasonable measures to protect yourself in the event of a crash caused by a 3rd party.
I understand your point, but I think we have different definitions of what "reasonable measures" constitute.
If by "reasonable measures" you equate a firewall with a seatbelt, I can agree somewhat... so long as the firewall/seatbelt doesn't come with a big gaping hole in it.
The user can not take "reasonable measures" if those measures are, by accident or design, broken. Even then, what we would call "reasonable measures" might be completely incomprehensible to the average user. A seatbelt people can understand... a firewall less so.
It's sad, but it seems the only way to mitigate this is to hold the OS vendor responisble for insecure code. Similar to cars, we hold the driver responsible if they ( say ) drive drunk, but the manufactorer responsible if while driving the wheels come off.
The proposed 2-factor authentication involves both a blood and semen sample. It will be hard to foil.
No... users will just leave their underwear near the reader...
The occasional nutjob - how did he get that gun? Legally or illegally?
Well, two recent nutjobs from my area ( Alrosa Villia shooting and the freeway sniper ) got their 9mm Berettas from relatives.
Note that in both cases the criminals had mental health issues ( paranoid schizophrenia was mentioned, IIRC ) and were off their meds.
IANAL, but just being diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia disqualifies you for life from firearms ownership. I'd think it illegal to knowingly provide a firearm to such a person... even if not, it sounds like a firm basis for a civil action.
Kinda ot, but..
Nokia phones for some time have allowed users to designated emergency numbers that are allowed to dial-out if their phone is locked. Most people set these to their home phone numbers (the only number that will dial out is the number of their home, so that if their phone is stolen, the first call made will be to their home) or 911, so that if they have their phone locked in an accident or something, they can call for emergency without having to remember the password in a pinch.
You know, provided one could answer a locked phone ( don't have a Nokia ), this sounds like a great option for parents provided their children with cell phones.
The phone could be locked to call only home or 911, yet receive incoming calls. This way parents could provide their kids cell phones without worrying they'd burn up all the minutes in their plan.
Forget using this for security. Can I use to this to get the phone to remember girls names for me?
This implies you'd be talking to girls outside of a chat room. Considering the average
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NB: Not responsible for the reactions of the humor impaired.
Letters by arrow?
Message for you sir....
lynx...is there anything it can't do?
Satisfy your porn addiction.
I beg to differ...
http://www.asciipr0n.com/
When someone buys a computer, they expect noticeable increases in productivity and ability to perform routine tasks more efficiently.
Really? I don't think so...
I'd think most home users were looking for a noticable increase in pr0n.
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