Heck, let's do away with the current method of submittals as well. Let's have the ability to drop these in a queue and have everyone mod these. Those with the highest mods get posted. Include the ability to stop people from being able to mod up their own submittals.
That's fine. We don't need anyone else moving here anyway...
Texas arrogance? You must be from California or somewhere in the north. Texans, for the most part (read "Texan" as anyone whose lived here 5+ years) are pretty laid back. We do, however, react to "imports" that think our cities are L.A. or San Francisco, blab on the phone while driving their shitty imports, are stupid enough to pay $4.50 for a cup of coffee, etc.
Crappy weather? I've been here 21 years and its snowed a total of 6 times. Sure, we have incredibly hot summers (it got to 117 a couple of years ago) but that helps keep the "import" population in check.
Low taxes? 8.25% sales tax. No income tax. Need I say more?
Texas BBQ? Like the shite you get at Shoneys would even qualify as meat...
Why would anyone move to Dallas? That's a question I'd like answered myself. I've lived there. Its a shithole.
Mod me as troll if you like, I speak it as I see it.
Shh! We have enough people moving to Texas daily. The quality of life is in the crapper.... The "imports" (for the most part) don't understand Southern Hospitality and are ruining the Texas experience. That is, they don't know how to drive, have a "me, me" mentality, and generally rude, etc.
I've already done this. I've patented my genetic code, my picture, my name, my telephone number, my address, my license number, my social security number, my initials, etc.
So, anyone using the numbers 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, or 0 (or any possible combination thereof including hex form); the letters A, B, C, E, F, H, I, L, M, N, T, S, or O (both caps and lowercase or in hex form); the names Michael or Mike as well as Colin; anyone taking my picture; recording my social security number or my driver's license; anyone calling my home or sending me mail is in violation of the DMCA and will be sued.
Save yourselves some trouble and just pay me an annually-recurring licensing fee of $1 for use of those keys on your keyboard, your telephone, etc or there's going to be hell to pay.
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I read a while back that they were supposed to bring "In Search Of..." back to life.
I just hope its not some cheesey rip-off that only has the show's name in common with the original version.
I used to love to watch those and National Geographic as a kid... Then again, I'm a weirdo 'cause I've been watching 'This Old House' since I was 11...
Can be configured to allow anyone with a valid login/password to attach to your mail server WITHOUT the need for a VPN. Face it, VPNs confuse some people and for the most part end users are stupid.
OWA doesn't address the off-line issue, but still allows you to back up their mail. When they return to the office, they can sync up and get their mail copied down locally.
Exactly my point. Places that do not need to have your SSN are requesting - demanding - it. The only way to thwart identity theft is to limit the number of people who have access to the information. Sure, they need to run a credit check but *why* do we have our credit reports tied to our SSN? It only makes it easier for everyone to get access to your information.
Everyone else is required to provide you with the reason they need it as well as exactly what they plan on doing with the information.
Personally, I'd like to have this practice outlawed. Anyone other than your employer, the IRS or your doctor's office should be permanently barred from having access to your SSN.
The US needs another way of tracking who we are and make it easier for us to change that number, especially in cases of identity theft.
Or simply state that its unlisted and you're not giving it out, or lie and say you don't have one or have a cellphone and you're not giving THAT out because you're not going to foot the bill for having them call you.
Next time you're in Home Depot pay with a credit card. Then, inform the salesdrone you refuse to give your signature electronically. Hilarity ensues.
I routinely refuse to sign electronic receipts. If they turn into a$$holes and push the issue, I demand they take the charges off my card without signing.
If its something I really need/want, I simply scribble on the pad.
... but since when are you *required* to give Radio Shack or any other store any personal information for anything other than confirmation of who you are? Everytime they ask for my info, I politely tell them no, and that I'd rather not get their catalog.
Only once have I had someone push the issue (not at Radio Shack). I never give my address, but routinely give the main number for SWBell CallNotes as my phone number (512-302-1111). They can reach me there, providing they know my mailbox number, which happens to coincide with my actual telephone number.
Its like when you shop at Fry's and they want to check your bag when you leave - you're not *required* to give into them, and there's nothing they can do to force you otherwise.
Just use Webwasher. They've got clients for Linux, Mac and Windows. Webwasher (providing you get it configured correctly) will not only block pop-ups, but will remove ads on webpages. You can either replace them with your own image (to keep the page formatting correct) or have them display nothing at all.
Just for laughs, we used to get stoned and call a multi-line chat board here in Austin, Tx (long live AfterHours, R.I.P. Tombob). We'd drop our baudrate to 300 or 110. and attempt to have coherent conversations while inebriated.
Yeah, pathetic but the internet wasn't available to the public yet and we were young and st00pid.
Check out here. I've never used them and have seen these for sale at a local store (different mfg, but same principal). Should negate the scratches alltogether.
Wasn't the DMCA written to stop Fair Use anyway? I mean, it attempts to revoke my write to legally make backups of my legally purchased CDs and video games, doesn't it?
We need to stand up against this corporate-sponsored BS.
I don't know if anyone else brought this up, but you can get intercoms at Radio Shack. All you need is a phone jack in each bedroom and a power source. I think they're $50 for two. They also are perfect for doubling as a baby monitor (albeit wired).
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I'd participate in that, for sure.
Heck, let's do away with the current method of submittals as well. Let's have the ability to drop these in a queue and have everyone mod these. Those with the highest mods get posted. Include the ability to stop people from being able to mod up their own submittals.
That's fine. We don't need anyone else moving here anyway...
Texas arrogance? You must be from California or somewhere in the north. Texans, for the most part (read "Texan" as anyone whose lived here 5+ years) are pretty laid back. We do, however, react to "imports" that think our cities are L.A. or San Francisco, blab on the phone while driving their shitty imports, are stupid enough to pay $4.50 for a cup of coffee, etc.
Crappy weather? I've been here 21 years and its snowed a total of 6 times. Sure, we have incredibly hot summers (it got to 117 a couple of years ago) but that helps keep the "import" population in check.
Low taxes? 8.25% sales tax. No income tax. Need I say more?
Texas BBQ? Like the shite you get at Shoneys would even qualify as meat...
Why would anyone move to Dallas? That's a question I'd like answered myself. I've lived there. Its a shithole.
Mod me as troll if you like, I speak it as I see it.
Shh! We have enough people moving to Texas daily. The quality of life is in the crapper.... The "imports" (for the most part) don't understand Southern Hospitality and are ruining the Texas experience. That is, they don't know how to drive, have a "me, me" mentality, and generally rude, etc.
Texas is full. Please move to Oklahoma or Kansas.
Thank you.
We can use our superior Cancer Mouse(TM) against their Mounties... We just need to teach them how to sing "Blame Canada" first.
Sorry. Had to go there.
...there's NEVER a good reason to move to Dallas.
In fact, Texas is full. Please find residence in some other state.
Thank you, please drive through.
I forgot: The letter "K"
This is what happens when you try to take your names and list the letters alphabetically, while not having any caffine in your system.
I've already done this. I've patented my genetic code, my picture, my name, my telephone number, my address, my license number, my social security number, my initials, etc.
So, anyone using the numbers 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, or 0 (or any possible combination thereof including hex form); the letters A, B, C, E, F, H, I, L, M, N, T, S, or O (both caps and lowercase or in hex form); the names Michael or Mike as well as Colin; anyone taking my picture; recording my social security number or my driver's license; anyone calling my home or sending me mail is in violation of the DMCA and will be sued.
Save yourselves some trouble and just pay me an annually-recurring licensing fee of $1 for use of those keys on your keyboard, your telephone, etc or there's going to be hell to pay.
I read a while back that they were supposed to bring "In Search Of..." back to life.
I just hope its not some cheesey rip-off that only has the show's name in common with the original version.
I used to love to watch those and National Geographic as a kid... Then again, I'm a weirdo 'cause I've been watching 'This Old House' since I was 11...
O W A. As in "Outlook Web Access"
Can be configured to allow anyone with a valid login/password to attach to your mail server WITHOUT the need for a VPN. Face it, VPNs confuse some people and for the most part end users are stupid.
OWA doesn't address the off-line issue, but still allows you to back up their mail. When they return to the office, they can sync up and get their mail copied down locally.
More importantly, is the watermarking removed when the tracks are converted to .WAV and then back to .MP3?
Exactly my point. Places that do not need to have your SSN are requesting - demanding - it. The only way to thwart identity theft is to limit the number of people who have access to the information. Sure, they need to run a credit check but *why* do we have our credit reports tied to our SSN? It only makes it easier for everyone to get access to your information.
The ONLY places that need your SSN:
Your employer
The IRS
Your doctor's office
Everyone else is required to provide you with the reason they need it as well as exactly what they plan on doing with the information.
Personally, I'd like to have this practice outlawed. Anyone other than your employer, the IRS or your doctor's office should be permanently barred from having access to your SSN.
The US needs another way of tracking who we are and make it easier for us to change that number, especially in cases of identity theft.
Then refuse to give your phone number at all.
Or simply state that its unlisted and you're not giving it out, or lie and say you don't have one or have a cellphone and you're not giving THAT out because you're not going to foot the bill for having them call you.
Problem solved.
Lifetime ban? What did you do, drop trou and take a dump in the middle of the store?
Here's some fun:
Next time you're in Home Depot pay with a credit card. Then, inform the salesdrone you refuse to give your signature electronically. Hilarity ensues.
I routinely refuse to sign electronic receipts. If they turn into a$$holes and push the issue, I demand they take the charges off my card without signing.
If its something I really need/want, I simply scribble on the pad.
So, pay cash and refuse to give your name. Last time I checked, they couldn't refuse to sell you items based on your refusal to provide information.
That, or make up a name and conviently forget your id. Give your address as the local jail.
... but since when are you *required* to give Radio Shack or any other store any personal information for anything other than confirmation of who you are? Everytime they ask for my info, I politely tell them no, and that I'd rather not get their catalog.
Only once have I had someone push the issue (not at Radio Shack). I never give my address, but routinely give the main number for SWBell CallNotes as my phone number (512-302-1111). They can reach me there, providing they know my mailbox number, which happens to coincide with my actual telephone number.
Its like when you shop at Fry's and they want to check your bag when you leave - you're not *required* to give into them, and there's nothing they can do to force you otherwise.
Just use Webwasher. They've got clients for Linux, Mac and Windows. Webwasher (providing you get it configured correctly) will not only block pop-ups, but will remove ads on webpages. You can either replace them with your own image (to keep the page formatting correct) or have them display nothing at all.
Best of all, its FREE for home use.
Quicker way:
1.ALT+Printscreen
2.Open Gimp
3.CTRL+V
4.Crop image
5. Profit
They already have slot-loading drives. They're just not that popular.
2400 bps is too fast.
Everyone drop your baudrate to 110.
Just for laughs, we used to get stoned and call a multi-line chat board here in Austin, Tx (long live AfterHours, R.I.P. Tombob). We'd drop our baudrate to 300 or 110. and attempt to have coherent conversations while inebriated.
Yeah, pathetic but the internet wasn't available to the public yet and we were young and st00pid.
Check out here. I've never used them and have seen these for sale at a local store (different mfg, but same principal). Should negate the scratches alltogether.
Someone's asked for these on the Black Friday group on Yahoo.
I'm monitoring the thread and will post the URL if/when they're made available.
Wasn't the DMCA written to stop Fair Use anyway? I mean, it attempts to revoke my write to legally make backups of my legally purchased CDs and video games, doesn't it?
We need to stand up against this corporate-sponsored BS.
I don't know if anyone else brought this up, but you can get intercoms at Radio Shack. All you need is a phone jack in each bedroom and a power source. I think they're $50 for two. They also are perfect for doubling as a baby monitor (albeit wired).