You're assuming these people *knew* they were sick, and then deliberately took measures to avoid detection. Maybe they just took some tylenol because they had a headache, or a general malaise, without being aware that they had the flu. And honestly, maybe a few particularly altruistic people would take steps to get a diagnosis in a foreign country that they don't trust, on the chance that they'd have to spend thousands of dollars to extend their trips, rebook their flights, and possibly lose their jobs... but I'd wager that most people wouldn't.
This is just China making a stink about the US. They're touting the US death toll whilst failing to release their own numbers -- if they even know. *We* don't even have accurate numbers; I can only imagine how much worse the testing and reporting would be in China.
Second, it's clear from your examples that you have no idea what you're talking about. What would the company be liable FOR? Viewing porn is not a crime. Sexual harassment is, but if the network policy prohibits using company assets for non-work related tasks (as it probably does), then the company is covered, period. For the company to be liable, it would have to be aware of the behavior, ignore it, AND ignore complaints about it.
And from a technical perspective, the iPhone brings nothing new to the corporate security table with tethering. If the network settings are locked down, then the iPhone won't get around that. If they're not locked down, then employees can already do whatever they want, including tethering, using a wifi network, etc. Aside from that, tunneling around filters is already possible and trivial without changing a single setting on the desktop.
Technical limits are fine and dandy for discouraging violation of policy, but it always comes down to policy, and if an employee is violating that policy, then reprimand or fire him and carry on.
God knows I have had to make several copies of my kids' DVDs
My solution is that if they scratch the disc, they get no replacement. Either they learn to take care of their shit, or else I get to avoid hearing HSM3 for the 50th time. Win-win.
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And maybe your mechanic shouldn't be opening the trunk for no reason. That said, if he finds a dead body in the trunk, I would expect him to report it to the authorities. You gave him free reign over your vehicle, and the fact that he violated your trust does not override the fact that you violated the law.
So maybe the technicians shouldn't be browsing Joe Customer's PC.. but the client gave them free access. Regardless of his expectations, he did not stipulate that the techs should not peruse his PC. And even if he did, that's like saying "come in my garage, but don't look under this tarp" (where my kidnapping victim is tied up). Looking under the tarp would be an *ethical* violation, not a legal one. If the person doesn't look under the tarp, then oh well.. but if he does, and he sees evidence of a crime, the ethical obligation to report it (and perhaps the legal burden to not become an accessory after the fact) outweighs the ethical obligation to ignore it just because he wasn't supposed to see it.
You're right that these people are not cops.. they're not government employees, and as such they're not subject to the same limitations for rules of evidence. The fourth amendment restricts the government, not private citizens, and rightly so. Let's hope more people are stupid enough to hand over evidence of their crimes to disinterested third parties.
And I'm betting that the 16GB model is just the 32GB model with an empty spot where the additional flash RAM would be. It doesn't really cost much to *not* install a chip, so the majority of the savings would be on the chips themselves which, as the GP said, is a marginal cost. I'm guessing that either the 16GB models are loss leaders, or else damn close to being sold at cost. It would be interesting to see sales figures for the two models, though we probably never will.
Regardless, charging 50% more for 16GB of flash is just insulting.
Interesting point, but most denominations "stipulate" that God does not prevent bad things from happening to good people. Those that believe otherwise, such as snake handlers and anti-medicine cults, may not actually have lighting rods either..
*Anything* is uncomfortable to use when laying on your back. Hell, most people's arms get tired of holding up a paperback in about 30 seconds. The unfortunate issue with the touchpad device is that it appears that the only comfortable position to use it in, is the one featured on the product page.
Even people who don't own ipods seem to have some of those around at this point lol.
I don't. And yes, most smart phones do have mini USB ports on them.
That said, I'm still hoping a new iPhone will be released this month at the World Wide What Would Jesus aka Steve Jobs Do Conference so I can replace my dying Windows Mobile phone.
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You're assuming these people *knew* they were sick, and then deliberately took measures to avoid detection. Maybe they just took some tylenol because they had a headache, or a general malaise, without being aware that they had the flu. And honestly, maybe a few particularly altruistic people would take steps to get a diagnosis in a foreign country that they don't trust, on the chance that they'd have to spend thousands of dollars to extend their trips, rebook their flights, and possibly lose their jobs... but I'd wager that most people wouldn't.
This is just China making a stink about the US. They're touting the US death toll whilst failing to release their own numbers -- if they even know. *We* don't even have accurate numbers; I can only imagine how much worse the testing and reporting would be in China.
Obviously God designed them so that we couldn't get away with crimes after 1892.
Stupid The Onion! http://www.theonion.com/content/video/are_violent_video_games
"Period" is all well and good, but if you really want to be an asshat, you use "Full stop."
First of all, the word is liable.
Second, it's clear from your examples that you have no idea what you're talking about. What would the company be liable FOR? Viewing porn is not a crime. Sexual harassment is, but if the network policy prohibits using company assets for non-work related tasks (as it probably does), then the company is covered, period. For the company to be liable, it would have to be aware of the behavior, ignore it, AND ignore complaints about it.
And from a technical perspective, the iPhone brings nothing new to the corporate security table with tethering. If the network settings are locked down, then the iPhone won't get around that. If they're not locked down, then employees can already do whatever they want, including tethering, using a wifi network, etc. Aside from that, tunneling around filters is already possible and trivial without changing a single setting on the desktop.
Technical limits are fine and dandy for discouraging violation of policy, but it always comes down to policy, and if an employee is violating that policy, then reprimand or fire him and carry on.
Sounds great, but I got rid of my landline five years ago..
Maybe you could think up some sort of robot to get up and rotate the channel knob on my television while you're at it. Oh wait...
I'd throw her some prenatal fire from my balls..
Don't speed and be drunk
Wait, what? I thought it was while transporting bodies that we weren't supposed to speed...
God knows I have had to make several copies of my kids' DVDs
My solution is that if they scratch the disc, they get no replacement. Either they learn to take care of their shit, or else I get to avoid hearing HSM3 for the 50th time. Win-win.
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Slow down, cowboy! It's been 3 hours and 24 minutes since you last successfully posted a comment
And maybe your mechanic shouldn't be opening the trunk for no reason. That said, if he finds a dead body in the trunk, I would expect him to report it to the authorities. You gave him free reign over your vehicle, and the fact that he violated your trust does not override the fact that you violated the law.
So maybe the technicians shouldn't be browsing Joe Customer's PC.. but the client gave them free access. Regardless of his expectations, he did not stipulate that the techs should not peruse his PC. And even if he did, that's like saying "come in my garage, but don't look under this tarp" (where my kidnapping victim is tied up). Looking under the tarp would be an *ethical* violation, not a legal one. If the person doesn't look under the tarp, then oh well.. but if he does, and he sees evidence of a crime, the ethical obligation to report it (and perhaps the legal burden to not become an accessory after the fact) outweighs the ethical obligation to ignore it just because he wasn't supposed to see it.
You're right that these people are not cops.. they're not government employees, and as such they're not subject to the same limitations for rules of evidence. The fourth amendment restricts the government, not private citizens, and rightly so. Let's hope more people are stupid enough to hand over evidence of their crimes to disinterested third parties.
You keep talking about price..
The base 360 is $199.
The base Wii is $249.
You were saying?
I'm bassuming there's an unintended 'B' in that sentence..
Intergalactic Planetary, Planetary Intergalactic?
Presumably, if you're in a contract with AT&T, then you already have a phone... no need to get another one.
Somehow I usually figure it out without the aid of a scheduling device...
And I'm betting that the 16GB model is just the 32GB model with an empty spot where the additional flash RAM would be. It doesn't really cost much to *not* install a chip, so the majority of the savings would be on the chips themselves which, as the GP said, is a marginal cost. I'm guessing that either the 16GB models are loss leaders, or else damn close to being sold at cost. It would be interesting to see sales figures for the two models, though we probably never will.
Regardless, charging 50% more for 16GB of flash is just insulting.
For bonus points, install it all in your Lexus GS.
Fortunately, my only appointments are "Arrive at work" and "Leave work," and I rarely forget either of those.. especially that last one.
Interesting point, but most denominations "stipulate" that God does not prevent bad things from happening to good people. Those that believe otherwise, such as snake handlers and anti-medicine cults, may not actually have lighting rods either..
If they want better input devs, allow keyboards and mice.
I don't really *want* to wave my arms all over the place to play a game -- my day job gives me more than enough exercise.
*Anything* is uncomfortable to use when laying on your back. Hell, most people's arms get tired of holding up a paperback in about 30 seconds. The unfortunate issue with the touchpad device is that it appears that the only comfortable position to use it in, is the one featured on the product page.
ftn.com looks available
Of that list, I only remember Leaderboard Golf and Superbowl Sunday. Little Computer People sounds familiar, but nobody I knew had it.
I do remember Bounty Bob Strikes Back though. I'm pretty sure it's mostly to blame for my inability to complete anything I start these days.
Now that I'm unemployed, I don't have time to futz around on the internet.. I'm busy job hunting!
Even people who don't own ipods seem to have some of those around at this point lol.
I don't. And yes, most smart phones do have mini USB ports on them.
That said, I'm still hoping a new iPhone will be released this month at the World Wide What Would Jesus aka Steve Jobs Do Conference so I can replace my dying Windows Mobile phone.