How long before the cell phone companies offer call blocking? They must have a limited bank of phone numbers these police calls can come from.
I know they have had something like that for a while on land lines here in the U.S. When my sister broke up with an abusive boyfriend she was able to block all calls from his phone number.
Could that lack of innovation have anything to do with the DOJ investigation starting around the same time? MS was under a microsocope for bundling IE and Windows, why strengthen the DOJ case?
In fact this investigation resulted in a new app included with WIN2K SP3 and XP SP1 to change the default applications.
It has already been done. There was an article on this called Treasure Under Saddam's Feet, in Discover magazine.
It said during the first Gulf War the Iraqis would place things like Anti Aircraft batteries at high points, the problem being these high points were mounds caused by ancient building, with artifacts lying underneath.
They would also park planes near artifacts, the article details how the U.S. skipped some targets to preserve historical items.
I spent 6 years on or working on fast attack subs. We had controls called Subsafe. This meant every part contributing to water tight integrity was tracked from the start of manufacture to installation.
Subsafe parts were quite expensive...but you were 100% pretty confident you weren't getting some cheap Taiwanese knockoff parts.
Where are these guys getting their stuff, the hardware store down the street? Enough said. Would I even think of going down in one of these boats? No...not ever.
Look at the lessons the Navy learned, Scorpion, Thresher. How are these things powered...batteries? Have you ever heard of the Bonefish
We're not a large company (only about 150 people). But here is my experience with SpamAssassin.
We run an Exchange server. I didn't go with the free version, because we don't have the skill set to maintain it at our company. I have some Linux experience, but after 3 days of trying to get it to work I finally had to give up.
I installed Deersoft's SpamAssassin on my Exchange server. Kind of expensive (about $5000) and right now Deersoft customers are left hanging due to Network Associates purchase of Deersoft. NAI pulled the Deersoft version and are releasing it in Q2 2003.
I felt the same way you did until about 6 months ago. I went two years without Spam. Then a coworker thought he would fill out one of those forms on a web page to have the site send me a link to the page. You know the "send link to a friend" that shows up on some pages. Some joke site I think.
From that point on the crap has hitting my mailbox, about 10 per day.
I still haven't figured out how to thank him for that damn link that started it all.
You're the second person who mentioned that, its supposed to be a joke. I got it from an old UserFriendly cartoon about a guy interviewing for a job and mentioning that.
How long before CNN and all the other news outlets show Palestinians and Iraqis dancing in the streets?
Not only was there an Israeli on board, but he was one of the pilots who hit the Iraqi reactor.
And then after they show Saddam's smug face on TV, saying it was God's will because of this fact, how long before the Dubya opens up the supersized can of whoop ass?
You can buy a sensor package and NBC protection. It becomes a problem when you mount the.50-caliber M2 machine gun or a MK-19, 40-mm grenade launcher, which hides inside the cargo area.
It will set you back $500,000, but the cool thing is the quote from IBIS TEK "the average deer hunter in Pennsylvania could operate the system if he or she had a minimal amount of computer experience." I guess that includes me:-)
About 8 years ago when I was in the Navy, we were REQUIRED to submit a blood sample and cotton swab of the inside of my mouth. We weren't given a choice, we were told refusal would be grounds for discharge.
We had a lot of questions about this such as; storage (where, how long), would they be destroyed after discharge, could it be used against us(in legal proceeding, for insurance purposes)?
We weren't given the answers to those questions. Now I'm wondering where the hell that vial of blood and cotton swab is right now. How secure is it? How could a DNA sample labeled with my SSN be used against me?
First off, my comment about the lack of original thought is quite valid. You didn't do a thing with Ben Stein's article, you admit as much right here.
I think there is too much of a herd mentality in politics and mainstream life. Have you ever taken a step back and wondered where your beliefs come from? I think too many people believe everything they hear, and there are a lot of people who lack good critical thinking skills.
I fully agree with Mr. Stein, I just thought your comment was overrated and unfortunately I don't have any mod points right now (and I prefer to use my powers for good:)
So I replied to your unoriginal use of Ben Stein's comment.
Maybe our problem is due to a lack of original thought.
Might as well blow some good karma here.
Why would you post a cut and paste from 4 days ago, then why do the moderators follow along as good little sheep and mod it up as interesting and insightful?
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How long before the cell phone companies offer call blocking? They must have a limited bank of phone numbers these police calls can come from.
I know they have had something like that for a while on land lines here in the U.S. When my sister broke up with an abusive boyfriend she was able to block all calls from his phone number.
The article discuss that. It says that they would have to pay fees to change their number, and they would lose any business from their ad.
Could that lack of innovation have anything to do with the DOJ investigation starting around the same time? MS was under a microsocope for bundling IE and Windows, why strengthen the DOJ case?
In fact this investigation resulted in a new app included with WIN2K SP3 and XP SP1 to change the default applications.
I don't see how effective this could be. How long before spammers get smart and set their SMTP program to give up after X seconds?
Telemarketers killed the Telezapper, they would do the same here, its just a junk-busting arms race.
It has already been done. There was an article on this called Treasure Under Saddam's Feet, in Discover magazine.
It said during the first Gulf War the Iraqis would place things like Anti Aircraft batteries at high points, the problem being these high points were mounds caused by ancient building, with artifacts lying underneath.
They would also park planes near artifacts, the article details how the U.S. skipped some targets to preserve historical items.
I completely agree. That would have saved me from my first marriage (at 19).
My Dad's quote was "I really think you're making a big mistake, but I can't stop you from doing it, so I'll be there for you".
She cheated on me a bunch of times and I was divorced by 21.
I spent 6 years on or working on fast attack subs. We had controls called Subsafe. This meant every part contributing to water tight integrity was tracked from the start of manufacture to installation.
Subsafe parts were quite expensive...but you were 100% pretty confident you weren't getting some cheap Taiwanese knockoff parts.
Where are these guys getting their stuff, the hardware store down the street? Enough said. Would I even think of going down in one of these boats? No...not ever.
Look at the lessons the Navy learned, Scorpion, Thresher. How are these things powered...batteries? Have you ever heard of the Bonefish
We're not a large company (only about 150 people). But here is my experience with SpamAssassin.
We run an Exchange server. I didn't go with the free version, because we don't have the skill set to maintain it at our company. I have some Linux experience, but after 3 days of trying to get it to work I finally had to give up.
I installed Deersoft's SpamAssassin on my Exchange server. Kind of expensive (about $5000) and right now Deersoft customers are left hanging due to Network Associates purchase of Deersoft. NAI pulled the Deersoft version and are releasing it in Q2 2003.
I felt the same way you did until about 6 months ago. I went two years without Spam. Then a coworker thought he would fill out one of those forms on a web page to have the site send me a link to the page. You know the "send link to a friend" that shows up on some pages. Some joke site I think.
From that point on the crap has hitting my mailbox, about 10 per day.
I still haven't figured out how to thank him for that damn link that started it all.
Yeah, I guess I don't get out much.
You're the second person who mentioned that, its supposed to be a joke. I got it from an old UserFriendly cartoon about a guy interviewing for a job and mentioning that.
That's supposed to be a joke, I got it from an old UserFriendly cartoon about a guy interviewing for a job and mentioning that.
But thank you very much for your constructive input.
While the goatse guy totally disgusts me, I just metamoderated a comment where someone made the goatse picture out of ASCII text.
It was pretty funny, but the guy links to the real thing all over his comment.
How long before CNN and all the other news outlets show Palestinians and Iraqis dancing in the streets?
Not only was there an Israeli on board, but he was one of the pilots who hit the Iraqi reactor.
And then after they show Saddam's smug face on TV, saying it was God's will because of this fact, how long before the Dubya opens up the supersized can of whoop ass?
Wow dude, your foes counter probably went up today.
Hopefully they list in chronological order, then I can say I'm the first.
If you combine last weeks story on suing annoying trolls with this story, it looks like we found a way to pay off the deficit, and possibly repeal income taxes.
I meant one key as in the front door and back door are keyed alike.
Really, I do get laid, really.
Hey, stop laughing!
Thankfully they haven't published details on how to break into those locks on the bathroom and bedroom doors.
The builder gave me a bunch of those flat keys, so I have spares. Looks like I'll be picking up a bunch of those locks for my front and rear doors.
From reading the article it shouldn't be a problem for homeowners. It requires masterkeying and getting a copy of any key in that system.
Since I only have one key for my whole house, they would need to get ahold of that, and if that happened I'd be screwed anyway.
After about 3 drinks this machine will be useless. Who's going to remember a 5-digit, hex PIN.
At least it's not voice recognition, then I'd be in BIG trouble.
I'ddd liiikke an Aba..laamba Slaammmer plleease.
There's a company in PA called IBIS TEK that modifies a GM SUV and it is legal to buy in the U.S.
.50-caliber M2 machine gun or a MK-19, 40-mm grenade launcher, which hides inside the cargo area.
:-)
You can buy a sensor package and NBC protection. It becomes a problem when you mount the
It will set you back $500,000, but the cool thing is the quote from IBIS TEK "the average deer hunter in Pennsylvania could operate the system if he or she had a minimal amount of computer experience."
I guess that includes me
Thanks for the link. I'm filling out the the destruction form and photocopying my DD214 now.
About 8 years ago when I was in the Navy, we were REQUIRED to submit a blood sample and cotton swab of the inside of my mouth. We weren't given a choice, we were told refusal would be grounds for discharge.
We had a lot of questions about this such as; storage (where, how long), would they be destroyed after discharge, could it be used against us(in legal proceeding, for insurance purposes)?
We weren't given the answers to those questions. Now I'm wondering where the hell that vial of blood and cotton swab is right now. How secure is it? How could a DNA sample labeled with my SSN be used against me?
First off, my comment about the lack of original thought is quite valid. You didn't do a thing with Ben Stein's article, you admit as much right here.
:)
I think there is too much of a herd mentality in politics and mainstream life. Have you ever taken a step back and wondered where your beliefs come from? I think too many people believe everything they hear, and there are a lot of people who lack good critical thinking skills.
I fully agree with Mr. Stein, I just thought your comment was overrated and unfortunately I don't have any mod points right now (and I prefer to use my powers for good
So I replied to your unoriginal use of Ben Stein's comment.
Maybe our problem is due to a lack of original thought.
Might as well blow some good karma here.
Why would you post a cut and paste from 4 days ago, then why do the moderators follow along as good little sheep and mod it up as interesting and insightful?