What? RCA Jacks? Wow! That's so newfangled! Is there any track record of those actually working?;-) My TV has this do-dad I bought at RadioShack that fits over the antennae jack, and then cable into that. But, hey! It works great!:-D I for one will also wait until either the vertical or horizontal hold dies (or some such fun) before doing any "upgrading".
go back to the oldies for "best two person game": PONG. As a 10 year old, it was difficult enough to master against the machine, but against my brother....
This is a possibility that was obvious back when I was developing web applications as far back as 1996 using CGI. The approach in TFA was a similar approach we used "back when" to demonstrate the need for (a) not using GET, (b) turning off verbose error reporting, (c) controlling *how* queries were made (e.g. architecture of the app and DB I/O), and (d) storing sensitive data encrypted. The sad part is that it is *still* a problem. I guess it underscores the need for a decent architect as opposed to letting whiz-bang do-it-yourselfers start coding without design, and the need for security analysis, et. Al. Just my 2 cents.
The poster asked about the "Reasoning" component, and although it's been (quite) awhile since I took the SAT, my suggestion is to practice "problem solving" - not just actual maths, but logic questions as well. Although the SAT or ACT score may be important, the US universities are going to also base their acceptance of you on your "extra-curricular" activties - community involvement, sports, et. Al, your essay and how many A and O levels you complete (A and O levels in lieu of GPA in a U.S. high school). They *are* looking for students they feel will succeed and it's not just good grades and test scores. So if you're going to be applying soon - make sure you volunteer, join clubs, etc...
..."totaled" will be one of those repairs. Case in point, my 1980 pickup truck. When it came down to having to scrape off the transmission pan gasket (did you know they weren't designed to last 25 years?), it became "totaled". I for one did not want to spend 8 hours on my back underneath it flicking who-knows-what toxic things into my nostrils and pores, and my reliable shop gave me a bid of 4 hours (@US$40/hr)... Take into account that it has no heater (and I live in the Great White North), and the fusebox needed replacing... TOTALED! But I did get US$40 cash and "they" took it away:-) The same with computers. My old laptop needed a new battery, a new backlight, a memory replacement and upgrade... the purchase price of a *new* laptop was only a couple of hundred more. So I bought a new laptop. I'm *very* happy with my decision (got one of those widescreen "desktop replacements" - not really a laptop).
I am a geek of the female persuasion, and honed my skills for hanging with the boys in college and grad school (Physics). By the time I got to The Workforce, it was natural for me: just don't be a girlie girl. Sure, be feminine, but don't talk about girl stuff with the guys (the fastest way to clear a room of guys is to say "tampons - period"). Also, they expect you to do girl things like cry when you're stressed, be "moody" every 28 days or so, [INSERT STEREOTYPE HERE], etc... which basically freaks them out. Just don't do it. On the other hand, don't turn into Queen Bitch From Hell - sure, be strong, just don't be a bitch. They'll accept you if you don't scare them, and they'll come to respect your work PROVIDED you do a damn good job. And, make sure you listen and don't balk at the "guy-isms". They are so darned predictable and cute in their insecure guy way... but sure, give them good natured crap about it:-D They do to each other. And if you give it, be ready to take it.
There a users who get terribly confused with multiple windows of a browser, so they use multiple browsers to keep track of their multi-tasking. I, however, have 7 different browsers on my work computer: it's part of my job to ensure the stuff I work on at least functions.
In the FA, they explained that the theory is Zombie PCs that are relaying spam, and suggest that the solution is tighter individual security on PCs in the U.S.. The originators are broken out by continent - North America is not at the top.
...at what is considered a "feature" these days. If I install the new FF 2.0, I'll have to spend alot of time disabling things... such as Search suggestions now appear with search history in the search box for Google, Yahoo! and Answers.com, New microsummaries feature for bookmarks, Inline spell checking in text boxes, Support for client-side session and persistent storage. Not my idea of features, just Pain-in-the-Arse "whiz-bang" things for people who are not me and future-exploitable security holes. Just MHO.
PS I am not a cynic, really. I'm a realist (at least in my reality);-)
I would have to agree... How many times did I just set my iPod to repeat mode (the same play list over and over) just so I wouldn't have to deep freeze the flesh on my hands! Some of these ideas are actually good... I personally thought the belt buckled looked cool... but then I'm a geek.
I think it's just commo. My *mother* called me with this problem. But she was smart enough to figure it out after I asked her to make sure it was plugged in properly (I had figured she'd done the 'ol foot on the power strip trick).
I think this is because people just expect their computers to work. Even I've started to get over to the computer to check the utility website to see when the powers coming back on (just a teeny bit - I remember DUH! pretty quick). It's because we are so used to that instant gratification and information. It's pretty interesting when you compare how you found information even 15 years ago...
That reminds me SO very much of my "helpdesk" calls to $VERY_BIG_BROADBAND_PROVIDER. From prior experience, troubleshooting, et. al., I know the problem is my modem is no longer "registered" with provider. I called up the help desk, and - surprise, suprise - they ignored my statement that I need to verify my modem is registered properly. I ended up walking $STUPID_HELP_DESK_PERSON though the troubleshooting, analysis and such. I had to explain the results of what we found. So, after 1.5hrs on the phone (+~1hr listening to how I should visit their website if I'm having problems with my connection[!]), we ended up registering the modem. I asked *why* we had to go through all that, and I just got a "Thank you for calling $VERY_BIG_BROADBAND_PROVIDER". I *did* fill out the "customer service survey" that time tho...
I have just re-read my EULA for Win 2K Pro (the original EULA on the licensed CD and the one in the system32 folder). There is nothing, anywhere, that authorizes MS to turn it off, modify, etc... the software. Nothing even remotely related. Is the EULA for XP and 2003+ Server different then? Will my workstation be unaffected?
How Trollish can you get? You sound angry about something you know nothing about. Why would a site be done only in XHTML because it's "cool"? As to *why* to use the W3Cs XHTML DTDs in lieu of creating your own DTD: Why create your own custom DTD when it's already out there, and the rendering is handled fine by all but one browser, so you don't *have* to create XSL for the basics? The sites we're doing spec out and validate. And yes, we're utilizing XML features. FF, Opera, Lynx, Safari all parse it correctly. And why do we have to change the encoding to suit one browser?
But no mention in the FA as to whether or not IE will support the DTD specs from W3C (currently, IE 6 does not ignore entities that have the IGNORE attribute, hence XHTML 1.1 DTDs from W3C are not parsed - they throw errors.
...also benefit from a cohesive policy that gives specifics, such as "replace SSNs with student ID numbers."
I completely agree. We had to do this when I was contracting for the government a number of years ago. Even in the databases at the time there was a veritiable cornucopia of plain ASCII characters stored where nowadays we know that those types of data should be at least encrypted, and probably not stored in a column called (in plain text) SSN or some such thing.
<offtopic_sidebar>Ironically, back in *my* day, my student ID at college was some number (probably the next in sequence). By the time I graduated (5 year plan), they were switching to SSN. Now, they are moving back to a student ID #</offtopic_sidebar>
On the flip side, I needed a new laptop *fast* (as in ahora mismo - in my grubby little paws right now). I went to WorstBuy and Circuit City. I knew I was going to wipe the OS and install my own (plural), so I just wanted to make sure there was a driver disk (DVD, CD, whatever) - and NOT just a "reimage the whole friggin disk". BestBuy *refused* to open a box for me to see what was included. They *insisted* that it had it (found out later from a friend - it didn't) AND they were pushing hard for the upgrade. So I went to Circuit City where they promptly opened the box when asked and even started sorting through the CDs to help. When I explained what I wanted as far as the actual hardware, they did one half-hearted attempt at upgrade.
I have tried various chairs, and I have found that using a properly sized exercise ball is the best at keeping you straight and back-pain free. Since you're the one having to sit up (no back) you end up using your abdominal muscles (as well as your back muscles) a bit through out the day (I believe they call it your "core"). And the best part: You can bounce around! I'm not kidding! It's fun at work!
How do I find side jobs? By asking around. Most small (and very tiny) businesses have some needs that you are the prime person to fill. You need to be prepared to "do it all" for Invoice work. That means they will give you a hand wavy requirement (e.g. "We need to have a database on the web for our customers" [note that they most likely don't *know* what a "database" is - they may mean a spreadsheet or something they saw]). It's up to you to write up a requirements doc and give them an estimate. If they're interested, then the *real* requirements and tech spec, help files, et. al. And then you do the work by the deadline, cut them an invoice, and Voila! Extra Cash! And don't forget to report it on your taxes (Schedule C and SE for you U.S. denizens).
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What? RCA Jacks? Wow! That's so newfangled! Is there any track record of those actually working? ;-) My TV has this do-dad I bought at RadioShack that fits over the antennae jack, and then cable into that. But, hey! It works great! :-D I for one will also wait until either the vertical or horizontal hold dies (or some such fun) before doing any "upgrading".
More up-to-date examples et. Al.
go back to the oldies for "best two person game": PONG. As a 10 year old, it was difficult enough to master against the machine, but against my brother....
But it *is* an acronym (or an abbreviation anyway) of sorts for Spiced Ham.
This is a possibility that was obvious back when I was developing web applications as far back as 1996 using CGI. The approach in TFA was a similar approach we used "back when" to demonstrate the need for (a) not using GET, (b) turning off verbose error reporting, (c) controlling *how* queries were made (e.g. architecture of the app and DB I/O), and (d) storing sensitive data encrypted. The sad part is that it is *still* a problem. I guess it underscores the need for a decent architect as opposed to letting whiz-bang do-it-yourselfers start coding without design, and the need for security analysis, et. Al. Just my 2 cents.
The poster asked about the "Reasoning" component, and although it's been (quite) awhile since I took the SAT, my suggestion is to practice "problem solving" - not just actual maths, but logic questions as well. Although the SAT or ACT score may be important, the US universities are going to also base their acceptance of you on your "extra-curricular" activties - community involvement, sports, et. Al, your essay and how many A and O levels you complete (A and O levels in lieu of GPA in a U.S. high school). They *are* looking for students they feel will succeed and it's not just good grades and test scores. So if you're going to be applying soon - make sure you volunteer, join clubs, etc...
..."totaled" will be one of those repairs. Case in point, my 1980 pickup truck. When it came down to having to scrape off the transmission pan gasket (did you know they weren't designed to last 25 years?), it became "totaled". I for one did not want to spend 8 hours on my back underneath it flicking who-knows-what toxic things into my nostrils and pores, and my reliable shop gave me a bid of 4 hours (@US$40/hr)... Take into account that it has no heater (and I live in the Great White North), and the fusebox needed replacing... TOTALED! But I did get US$40 cash and "they" took it away :-) The same with computers. My old laptop needed a new battery, a new backlight, a memory replacement and upgrade... the purchase price of a *new* laptop was only a couple of hundred more. So I bought a new laptop. I'm *very* happy with my decision (got one of those widescreen "desktop replacements" - not really a laptop).
And let's not forget the good 'ol username+slashdot@server.com - after the + is a "comment"...
I am a geek of the female persuasion, and honed my skills for hanging with the boys in college and grad school (Physics). By the time I got to The Workforce, it was natural for me: just don't be a girlie girl. Sure, be feminine, but don't talk about girl stuff with the guys (the fastest way to clear a room of guys is to say "tampons - period"). Also, they expect you to do girl things like cry when you're stressed, be "moody" every 28 days or so, [INSERT STEREOTYPE HERE], etc... which basically freaks them out. Just don't do it. On the other hand, don't turn into Queen Bitch From Hell - sure, be strong, just don't be a bitch. They'll accept you if you don't scare them, and they'll come to respect your work PROVIDED you do a damn good job. And, make sure you listen and don't balk at the "guy-isms". They are so darned predictable and cute in their insecure guy way... but sure, give them good natured crap about it :-D They do to each other. And if you give it, be ready to take it.
There a users who get terribly confused with multiple windows of a browser, so they use multiple browsers to keep track of their multi-tasking. I, however, have 7 different browsers on my work computer: it's part of my job to ensure the stuff I work on at least functions.
We prefer the term "Greenies" - from a time before they invented those dog treats.
In the FA, they explained that the theory is Zombie PCs that are relaying spam, and suggest that the solution is tighter individual security on PCs in the U.S.. The originators are broken out by continent - North America is not at the top.
So... are you saying Konqueror or Firefox is better?
Hehehehehehe
...at what is considered a "feature" these days. If I install the new FF 2.0, I'll have to spend alot of time disabling things... such as Search suggestions now appear with search history in the search box for Google, Yahoo! and Answers.com, New microsummaries feature for bookmarks, Inline spell checking in text boxes, Support for client-side session and persistent storage. Not my idea of features, just Pain-in-the-Arse "whiz-bang" things for people who are not me and future-exploitable security holes. Just MHO.
;-)
PS I am not a cynic, really. I'm a realist (at least in my reality)
I would have to agree... How many times did I just set my iPod to repeat mode (the same play list over and over) just so I wouldn't have to deep freeze the flesh on my hands! Some of these ideas are actually good... I personally thought the belt buckled looked cool... but then I'm a geek.
I think it's just commo. My *mother* called me with this problem. But she was smart enough to figure it out after I asked her to make sure it was plugged in properly (I had figured she'd done the 'ol foot on the power strip trick).
I think this is because people just expect their computers to work. Even I've started to get over to the computer to check the utility website to see when the powers coming back on (just a teeny bit - I remember DUH! pretty quick). It's because we are so used to that instant gratification and information. It's pretty interesting when you compare how you found information even 15 years ago...
That reminds me SO very much of my "helpdesk" calls to $VERY_BIG_BROADBAND_PROVIDER. From prior experience, troubleshooting, et. al., I know the problem is my modem is no longer "registered" with provider. I called up the help desk, and - surprise, suprise - they ignored my statement that I need to verify my modem is registered properly. I ended up walking $STUPID_HELP_DESK_PERSON though the troubleshooting, analysis and such. I had to explain the results of what we found. So, after 1.5hrs on the phone (+~1hr listening to how I should visit their website if I'm having problems with my connection[!]), we ended up registering the modem. I asked *why* we had to go through all that, and I just got a "Thank you for calling $VERY_BIG_BROADBAND_PROVIDER". I *did* fill out the "customer service survey" that time tho...
I have just re-read my EULA for Win 2K Pro (the original EULA on the licensed CD and the one in the system32 folder). There is nothing, anywhere, that authorizes MS to turn it off, modify, etc... the software. Nothing even remotely related. Is the EULA for XP and 2003+ Server different then? Will my workstation be unaffected?
How Trollish can you get? You sound angry about something you know nothing about. Why would a site be done only in XHTML because it's "cool"? As to *why* to use the W3Cs XHTML DTDs in lieu of creating your own DTD: Why create your own custom DTD when it's already out there, and the rendering is handled fine by all but one browser, so you don't *have* to create XSL for the basics? The sites we're doing spec out and validate. And yes, we're utilizing XML features. FF, Opera, Lynx, Safari all parse it correctly. And why do we have to change the encoding to suit one browser?
But no mention in the FA as to whether or not IE will support the DTD specs from W3C (currently, IE 6 does not ignore entities that have the IGNORE attribute, hence XHTML 1.1 DTDs from W3C are not parsed - they throw errors.
...also benefit from a cohesive policy that gives specifics, such as "replace SSNs with student ID numbers."
I completely agree. We had to do this when I was contracting for the government a number of years ago. Even in the databases at the time there was a veritiable cornucopia of plain ASCII characters stored where nowadays we know that those types of data should be at least encrypted, and probably not stored in a column called (in plain text) SSN or some such thing.
<offtopic_sidebar>Ironically, back in *my* day, my student ID at college was some number (probably the next in sequence). By the time I graduated (5 year plan), they were switching to SSN. Now, they are moving back to a student ID #</offtopic_sidebar>
On the flip side, I needed a new laptop *fast* (as in ahora mismo - in my grubby little paws right now). I went to WorstBuy and Circuit City. I knew I was going to wipe the OS and install my own (plural), so I just wanted to make sure there was a driver disk (DVD, CD, whatever) - and NOT just a "reimage the whole friggin disk". BestBuy *refused* to open a box for me to see what was included. They *insisted* that it had it (found out later from a friend - it didn't) AND they were pushing hard for the upgrade. So I went to Circuit City where they promptly opened the box when asked and even started sorting through the CDs to help. When I explained what I wanted as far as the actual hardware, they did one half-hearted attempt at upgrade.
Just my $0.02.
I have tried various chairs, and I have found that using a properly sized exercise ball is the best at keeping you straight and back-pain free. Since you're the one having to sit up (no back) you end up using your abdominal muscles (as well as your back muscles) a bit through out the day (I believe they call it your "core"). And the best part: You can bounce around! I'm not kidding! It's fun at work!
But they have Vonage! It's local!
How do I find side jobs? By asking around. Most small (and very tiny) businesses have some needs that you are the prime person to fill. You need to be prepared to "do it all" for Invoice work. That means they will give you a hand wavy requirement (e.g. "We need to have a database on the web for our customers" [note that they most likely don't *know* what a "database" is - they may mean a spreadsheet or something they saw]). It's up to you to write up a requirements doc and give them an estimate. If they're interested, then the *real* requirements and tech spec, help files, et. al. And then you do the work by the deadline, cut them an invoice, and Voila! Extra Cash! And don't forget to report it on your taxes (Schedule C and SE for you U.S. denizens).