It's SOP with my current boss. I CC him on all of my stuff to keep him in the loop. My previous boss didn't have that policy. And, when I CCd her, it was usually because things weren't getting done, and she could light a much hotter fire under that person's butt than I could.
Long ago, I didn't have a dryer. I had clotheslines outside and in the basement. It took a long time to dry in the basement because of the humidity, and sometimes the clothes smelled. It took even longer to dry outside because when I hung them out, it would rain! If it didn't the clothes would smell from the bird droppings!
This makes the study worthless. There's a word of difference between handling a device with a touch screen, and pushing a button on the car radio to answer a call via bluetooth and talk hands free.
Count me towards the 80%. Hell if that's the bar they set I will say that I never drive without using my phone.
Totally agree! Before I had a bluetooth, I answered a phone call from my GF. The phone was easy to reach and unlock, but I could tell my focus was too much on the phone. I've often answered calls on my bluetooth, and my primary focus then is on the road.
My car does fine with incoming calls. Not so good with outgoing. I've found that if I want to make a call, I'm better off pulling over and doing it straight from the phone.
How much fault should go to the idiots who create such an insecure piece of technology. Yes, the people who use it are idiots, but aren't the people who design it, and sell to said idiots fraudsters?
I didn't see the ad, and I don't have Google Home. I probably would have thought it was funny, chuckled, then thought about the ramifications and thought "Holy Shit". This incident was funny, but the idea of a voice on TV taking over my (hypothetical) smart home is scary.
Was there a writer's strike in 2009? I didn't notice.
Certainly. That season was full of sitcoms, reality shows, and half-baked plots. Prior to that, TV was, er, sitcoms, reality shows, and half-baked plots. Hmm.
Millions of people play the lottery, thinking "somebody has to win!" while completely ignoring the fact that the lottery companies make huge profits.
Ditto casinos: If the wallpaper is gold, there's free drinks and the croupiers are earning wages then you think you're going to win some money in that room? Really....?
All a politician has to do is sell a bigger dream than the other politicians. There's enough stupid around that they'll eventually win.
Somebody does win the lottery (other than the lotto companies). It MIGHT be me, assuming I don't get hit by lightning before then (yeah, I know the odds are higher for the lightning - and it's sunny this week!).
And I have won at the casino, sometimes good amounts. Though, my losings certainly contributed to their gold wallpaper, but it's not much worse than other forms of entertainment. I never thought I'd quit my day job.:p
Yesterday, I was driving around with my GF, and her phone made a awful noise. Turned out there was an Amber Alert. For a second I wondered why my phone hadn't gone off, then I remembered I'd turned off Amber Alerts after that time it went off 5 times at night for an alert in a nearby city that turned out to be a custody dispute.
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It's SOP with my current boss. I CC him on all of my stuff to keep him in the loop. My previous boss didn't have that policy. And, when I CCd her, it was usually because things weren't getting done, and she could light a much hotter fire under that person's butt than I could.
Considering how often someone accidentally hits "Reply All", that assumption is accurate.
Yeah, I've noticed that my mom and my aunt sound a lot alike.
Long ago, I didn't have a dryer. I had clotheslines outside and in the basement. It took a long time to dry in the basement because of the humidity, and sometimes the clothes smelled. It took even longer to dry outside because when I hung them out, it would rain! If it didn't the clothes would smell from the bird droppings!
Needless to say, I much prefer the dryer.
Maybe he doesn't have a bluetooth capable car. My current car is my first with BT, and yes, I look at the number and answer with the car buttons.
This makes the study worthless. There's a word of difference between handling a device with a touch screen, and pushing a button on the car radio to answer a call via bluetooth and talk hands free.
Count me towards the 80%. Hell if that's the bar they set I will say that I never drive without using my phone.
Totally agree! Before I had a bluetooth, I answered a phone call from my GF. The phone was easy to reach and unlock, but I could tell my focus was too much on the phone. I've often answered calls on my bluetooth, and my primary focus then is on the road.
On mine, I tap a button on the steering wheel. Just as easy and predictable as the radio.
Probably because the idiots don't just check their phones. They compose long texts and don't realize the light turned green 2 minutes ago.
My car does fine with incoming calls. Not so good with outgoing. I've found that if I want to make a call, I'm better off pulling over and doing it straight from the phone.
Apparently, I can't even imitate my own voice. Half the time, Siri doesn't understand me.
Half-baked? It is totally unbaked. There is no security whatsoever.
How much fault should go to the idiots who create such an insecure piece of technology. Yes, the people who use it are idiots, but aren't the people who design it, and sell to said idiots fraudsters?
Yeah, until I can make the "magic word" something secure, like "horse correct stable" (or whatever the heck it is), I don't want one.
It shouldn't be hard to print a 3D burger that tastes better than the real thing.
Yup! I have Netflix and Hulu (ad free). I see no reason to pay for an ad-filled YouTube service.
And worth every penny!
I didn't see the ad, and I don't have Google Home. I probably would have thought it was funny, chuckled, then thought about the ramifications and thought "Holy Shit". This incident was funny, but the idea of a voice on TV taking over my (hypothetical) smart home is scary.
My first thought was that the employees were resigning BECAUSE Ubuntu is switching to Gnome! Understandable, but a little extreme. ;)
One of the most insightful and wise /. posts ever.
Was there a writer's strike in 2009? I didn't notice.
Certainly. That season was full of sitcoms, reality shows, and half-baked plots. Prior to that, TV was, er, sitcoms, reality shows, and half-baked plots. Hmm.
I wouldn't mind paying for civilization. I wish we had some.
Too bad God doesn't provide internet service. That comes from the Devil.
Yeah, that's it. The meanest chimp, the loudest baboon end up as the leader. We get Trump.
Nah, we're stupid.
Millions of people play the lottery, thinking "somebody has to win!" while completely ignoring the fact that the lottery companies make huge profits.
Ditto casinos: If the wallpaper is gold, there's free drinks and the croupiers are earning wages then you think you're going to win some money in that room? Really....?
All a politician has to do is sell a bigger dream than the other politicians. There's enough stupid around that they'll eventually win.
Somebody does win the lottery (other than the lotto companies). It MIGHT be me, assuming I don't get hit by lightning before then (yeah, I know the odds are higher for the lightning - and it's sunny this week!).
And I have won at the casino, sometimes good amounts. Though, my losings certainly contributed to their gold wallpaper, but it's not much worse than other forms of entertainment. I never thought I'd quit my day job. :p
Yesterday, I was driving around with my GF, and her phone made a awful noise. Turned out there was an Amber Alert. For a second I wondered why my phone hadn't gone off, then I remembered I'd turned off Amber Alerts after that time it went off 5 times at night for an alert in a nearby city that turned out to be a custody dispute.
You can, but only to a point. If Trump (or his supporters) is still blaming Obama in 2019, that's Trump's problem.