Interesting, but I'm not sure how the situation would be much different if I were wearing a seatbelt. I'd still be injured, and likely require at least some medical care. And in my state, the illegals already have better benefits than I do...for free.
I'm not suggesting that seatbelts (or motorcycle helments) should not be worn, I just don't support what I call 'nanny' laws. The two I picked out (seatbelt and motorcycle helmet laws) are just easy examples.
Sorry for the dupe, but here is my other reply that explains the same thing:
My problem is that the laws only address part of the problem. They're poor attempts. Sure, a seatbelt is a good thing to wear while driving, but why aren't airbags required? A seatbelt is safe, but people are MUCH safer with an airbag. If there are front, side curtain and passenger airbags, everyone would be safer, right?
Also, I'd never ride my motorcycle without a helmet, but why am I allowed to ride with nothing but a helmet (a german-style WWII design, no less), a swimsuit and sandals? What happens when I get into an accident wearing that crap? I'd think that head, with a bit of torso and spinal column, would surely cost more for society to support.:)
Another gripe of mine is that in my state, the one thing that can actually PREVENT me from getting into an accident is NOT required: protective eyewear.
Not sure exactly what you mean regarding society investing x dollars toward my education. That makes me think of grants, etc., but I paid for mine out of my own pocket. If I had waited until I was employed to get educated, the company I work for now would have paid for it.
Hahaha! You make a good point. Let me start off by saying that I disagree with most 'nanny' laws. These, in my opinion, are two of them.
My problem is that the laws only address part of the problem. They're poor attempts. Sure, a seatbelt is a good thing to wear while driving, but why aren't airbags required? A seatbelt is safe, but people are MUCH safer with an airbag. If there are front, side curtain and passenger airbags, everyone would be safer, right?
Also, I'd never ride my motorcycle without a helmet, but why am I allowed to ride with nothing but a helmet (a german-style WWII design, no less), a swimsuit and sandals? What happens when I get into an accident wearing that crap? I'd think that head, with a bit of torso and spinal column, would surely cost more for society to support.:)
Another gripe of mine is that in my state, the one thing that can actually PREVENT me from getting into an accident is NOT required: protective eyewear.
Not sure exactly what you mean regarding society investing x dollars toward my education. That makes me think of grants, etc., but I paid for mine out of my own pocket. If I had waited until I was employed to get educated, the company I work for now would have paid for it.
Agreed. In defense of the company I work in, morale, teamwork, attitude, communication, etc. are all things that we believe strongly in. The work has to get done, but the goal to have a good work environment to do it in. "If those goals and soft-skills aren't part of what you also believe in, then maybe this position isn't a good fit for you." Unfortunately, I've had to spout those words more than once. I've yet to have to fire someone over it, though.
I also agree that as a society we're continuously being 'stretched' as far as what we will take. Next thing you know, we'll all have to be dressed in those little blue paper gowns in order to board an airplane.
The world is full of slippery slopes. My hope is that we don't fall down too many wrong slopes.
I think that the main complaint is that people have invested a lot of time (playing the game, developing characters) and money (purchase of game, monthly fees) and if they don't agree to an EULA that came after the 30-day (return the game no-questions-asked) grace period then they have no recourse other than the original cost of the game. And that doesn't include the cost of shipping the game back.
So while I like that Blizzard is trying to wipe out cheating as a whole, I think that since they didn't announce their intentions withing the first 30 days users who do not agree to the new EULA should be able to get all their money back.
We're WAY off topic now, but I also hate government 'nanny laws' like seatbelts and motorcycle helmet laws.
What is the impact if I don't wear a seatbelt or a helmet? I get injured or die. But do I affect anyone else? Not in any way that I can think of.
Speaking of motorcycle helmets (which I AM a fan of wearing, by the way) did you know that the ONE item that can actually help you PREVENT an accident is not required? Eye protection, in my state, is not required, but a helmet is. If a helmet is required, why not gloves, pants, a jacket, boots, etc.? Why just a helmet?
"If it effects my performance but I still get the job done then they can piss off."
Slipery slope, kinda. What if you got the basic job done, but shit on your customers (internal or external) due to you being too tired or whatnot? It's a bit slipery because not a lot of jobs are strictly objective driven. Some people have to complete their objectives AND work well with others. At my company, things like "Communication Skills" and "Teamwork" are also part of the annual review process.
As far as tweaking you to be more efficient: If your company were looking to insource a business, cut costs, or simply be more competitive I could see that being an issue. If it's just the boss being a Pointy Haired Boss and trying to adjust you for no reason, then he can go screw himself.
That's how I understood what you said. Please explain if I misunderstood.
Simple. I means that you don't have to submit material for testing if you don't want to. The point is that you don't have to if you don't want to.
It's kind of like not taking a field sobriety test when you've been pulled over for a DUI. If you elect not to take it, you'll be hauled in to jail. Luckily, if you elect not to take an employment drug test, the only bad thing that happens is that you don't get the job.
If you will pass the employment drug test, why would you elect not to take it? Do you think they'll use your urine/blood sample for some other nefarious purpose? If you are afraid that you won't pass, then it's best that you simply move on to a place that doesn't require testing in the first place.
That's nice, but do they pay shipping costs too? I paid them when I bought the game, and I'm sure I'll have to ship it back to SOMEone. Yeah, I don't think so either.
Perhaps offtopic, as I don't have experience with the business end of it, but I've had no problems using Vonage. In addition to their home service (which I subscribe to) they have business services as well.
That's another great reason to switch everything over from distributed computing to mainframes. Of course, with a mainframe, you'd also get better DR, scalability, stability, security and storage control.:)
I manage the mainframe side of the house in IT, and the distributed server folks decided to put in four rows of high-density servers. Special PDUs went in, and they have an interesting way of cooling the racks themselves. While the area above between the raised floor and roof is the same as the rest of the room, the under-floor area is partitioned off, and above the racks there are air returns for the chillers. So it's sort of like an eco-system setup, for lack of a more insightful term. No water-cooling, or anything like that.
What are the issues that you've experienced in this area?
That's a very good argument for keeping the racks and such (in non-flooding areas, of course) in the basement or first floor, and simply venting heat upwards into the people-populated areas of the building.
I like the way you present your arguments. What would you do if you wanted to be able to view your recorded programs on another TV in your house? With the Series 1 Tivos, I could buy an AirPort (I think that was the name) network card, but I now have a newer model. What solution do you use?
"-Then there is this idea that "As a DVR, one tuner was just OK[...]", sorry, but TiVo and all similar devices have 2 tuners as well, that's why you can record one show and watch another, that gripe doesn't hold water."
Purely for clarity: Not necessarilly. If you record one channel and watch another that you've previously recorded, that can be done with a single tuner. However, if you have dual tuners, you can record two different channels AND watch another show that you've previously recorded.
That may have been what you meant, but my original Tivo only had one tuner.
Probably not, but if you had an ATM card from bank A, and one from bank B, along with several credit cards with online passwords, chances are people are going to write them down SOMEwhere. Hopefully not on the card itself.
Don't forget an additional 'dongle' for each credit card, because chances are good that they're going to be addopting this soon after. I'm gonna need a wagon.
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Depends on if we've moved on from audio to women.
If only I had mod points. :)
Interesting, but I'm not sure how the situation would be much different if I were wearing a seatbelt. I'd still be injured, and likely require at least some medical care. And in my state, the illegals already have better benefits than I do...for free.
:)
I'm not suggesting that seatbelts (or motorcycle helments) should not be worn, I just don't support what I call 'nanny' laws. The two I picked out (seatbelt and motorcycle helmet laws) are just easy examples.
Sorry for the dupe, but here is my other reply that explains the same thing:
My problem is that the laws only address part of the problem. They're poor attempts. Sure, a seatbelt is a good thing to wear while driving, but why aren't airbags required? A seatbelt is safe, but people are MUCH safer with an airbag. If there are front, side curtain and passenger airbags, everyone would be safer, right?
Also, I'd never ride my motorcycle without a helmet, but why am I allowed to ride with nothing but a helmet (a german-style WWII design, no less), a swimsuit and sandals? What happens when I get into an accident wearing that crap? I'd think that head, with a bit of torso and spinal column, would surely cost more for society to support.
Another gripe of mine is that in my state, the one thing that can actually PREVENT me from getting into an accident is NOT required: protective eyewear.
Not sure exactly what you mean regarding society investing x dollars toward my education. That makes me think of grants, etc., but I paid for mine out of my own pocket. If I had waited until I was employed to get educated, the company I work for now would have paid for it.
Hahaha! You make a good point. Let me start off by saying that I disagree with most 'nanny' laws. These, in my opinion, are two of them.
:)
My problem is that the laws only address part of the problem. They're poor attempts. Sure, a seatbelt is a good thing to wear while driving, but why aren't airbags required? A seatbelt is safe, but people are MUCH safer with an airbag. If there are front, side curtain and passenger airbags, everyone would be safer, right?
Also, I'd never ride my motorcycle without a helmet, but why am I allowed to ride with nothing but a helmet (a german-style WWII design, no less), a swimsuit and sandals? What happens when I get into an accident wearing that crap? I'd think that head, with a bit of torso and spinal column, would surely cost more for society to support.
Another gripe of mine is that in my state, the one thing that can actually PREVENT me from getting into an accident is NOT required: protective eyewear.
Not sure exactly what you mean regarding society investing x dollars toward my education. That makes me think of grants, etc., but I paid for mine out of my own pocket. If I had waited until I was employed to get educated, the company I work for now would have paid for it.
Agreed. In defense of the company I work in, morale, teamwork, attitude, communication, etc. are all things that we believe strongly in. The work has to get done, but the goal to have a good work environment to do it in. "If those goals and soft-skills aren't part of what you also believe in, then maybe this position isn't a good fit for you." Unfortunately, I've had to spout those words more than once. I've yet to have to fire someone over it, though.
I also agree that as a society we're continuously being 'stretched' as far as what we will take. Next thing you know, we'll all have to be dressed in those little blue paper gowns in order to board an airplane.
The world is full of slippery slopes. My hope is that we don't fall down too many wrong slopes.
Disclaimer: I do not play WoW.
I think that the main complaint is that people have invested a lot of time (playing the game, developing characters) and money (purchase of game, monthly fees) and if they don't agree to an EULA that came after the 30-day (return the game no-questions-asked) grace period then they have no recourse other than the original cost of the game. And that doesn't include the cost of shipping the game back.
So while I like that Blizzard is trying to wipe out cheating as a whole, I think that since they didn't announce their intentions withing the first 30 days users who do not agree to the new EULA should be able to get all their money back.
We're WAY off topic now, but I also hate government 'nanny laws' like seatbelts and motorcycle helmet laws.
What is the impact if I don't wear a seatbelt or a helmet? I get injured or die. But do I affect anyone else? Not in any way that I can think of.
Speaking of motorcycle helmets (which I AM a fan of wearing, by the way) did you know that the ONE item that can actually help you PREVENT an accident is not required? Eye protection, in my state, is not required, but a helmet is. If a helmet is required, why not gloves, pants, a jacket, boots, etc.? Why just a helmet?
Ok, I'm off my rant now. Carry on.
"If it effects my performance but I still get the job done then they can piss off."
Slipery slope, kinda. What if you got the basic job done, but shit on your customers (internal or external) due to you being too tired or whatnot? It's a bit slipery because not a lot of jobs are strictly objective driven. Some people have to complete their objectives AND work well with others. At my company, things like "Communication Skills" and "Teamwork" are also part of the annual review process.
As far as tweaking you to be more efficient: If your company were looking to insource a business, cut costs, or simply be more competitive I could see that being an issue. If it's just the boss being a Pointy Haired Boss and trying to adjust you for no reason, then he can go screw himself.
That's how I understood what you said. Please explain if I misunderstood.
Simple. I means that you don't have to submit material for testing if you don't want to. The point is that you don't have to if you don't want to.
It's kind of like not taking a field sobriety test when you've been pulled over for a DUI. If you elect not to take it, you'll be hauled in to jail. Luckily, if you elect not to take an employment drug test, the only bad thing that happens is that you don't get the job.
If you will pass the employment drug test, why would you elect not to take it? Do you think they'll use your urine/blood sample for some other nefarious purpose? If you are afraid that you won't pass, then it's best that you simply move on to a place that doesn't require testing in the first place.
That's nice, but do they pay shipping costs too? I paid them when I bought the game, and I'm sure I'll have to ship it back to SOMEone. Yeah, I don't think so either.
Ah, gotcha. Thanks for the feedback.
Perhaps offtopic, as I don't have experience with the business end of it, but I've had no problems using Vonage. In addition to their home service (which I subscribe to) they have business services as well.
That's another great reason to switch everything over from distributed computing to mainframes. Of course, with a mainframe, you'd also get better DR, scalability, stability, security and storage control. :)
I manage the mainframe side of the house in IT, and the distributed server folks decided to put in four rows of high-density servers. Special PDUs went in, and they have an interesting way of cooling the racks themselves. While the area above between the raised floor and roof is the same as the rest of the room, the under-floor area is partitioned off, and above the racks there are air returns for the chillers. So it's sort of like an eco-system setup, for lack of a more insightful term. No water-cooling, or anything like that.
What are the issues that you've experienced in this area?
That's a very good argument for keeping the racks and such (in non-flooding areas, of course) in the basement or first floor, and simply venting heat upwards into the people-populated areas of the building.
Because 7 8 9 of course. Ba dum bum!
(I've always wondered if 9 was satiated by 7...)
Wow. $698 for the board, then ~ $2k to fill it. Ouch. Thanks for the information though! :)
I like the way you present your arguments. What would you do if you wanted to be able to view your recorded programs on another TV in your house? With the Series 1 Tivos, I could buy an AirPort (I think that was the name) network card, but I now have a newer model. What solution do you use?
"-Then there is this idea that "As a DVR, one tuner was just OK[...]", sorry, but TiVo and all similar devices have 2 tuners as well, that's why you can record one show and watch another, that gripe doesn't hold water."
Purely for clarity: Not necessarilly. If you record one channel and watch another that you've previously recorded, that can be done with a single tuner. However, if you have dual tuners, you can record two different channels AND watch another show that you've previously recorded.
That may have been what you meant, but my original Tivo only had one tuner.
ADD? No, not that I Look! Shiny things!
I've been out of the RamDisk arena for quite a while. Which would you recomend, if you don't mind my asking?
This is an interesting observation. If you receive an answer, I would also be interested in said insight.
Probably not, but if you had an ATM card from bank A, and one from bank B, along with several credit cards with online passwords, chances are people are going to write them down SOMEwhere. Hopefully not on the card itself.
Don't forget an additional 'dongle' for each credit card, because chances are good that they're going to be addopting this soon after. I'm gonna need a wagon.
So what's the impact (no pun intended) if a tank of hydrogen explodes?
d fs/30535be.pdf
s p
Here's an old (from 2001) doc: http://www.eere.energy.gov/hydrogenandfuelcells/p
You might also check here: http://www.hydrogenandfuelcellsafety.info/index.a
The pressure IS high, but I think that the risk is still ~ the same as a gasoline tank.