We have this in certain areas of Atlanta as well. I think it comes down to the digital cable box being used as a unique identifier to your account.
It's essentially the same as a cable modem, with the capability to communicate back to the cable company, not just act as a "dumb" terminal receiving whatever comes down the pipe.
So rather than the cable company having to install/uninstall all of those troublesome inline RF filters to give/take away access to HBO, all they have to do is communicate to your digital box that you are allowed to watch HBO.
Similarly, when you want VoD, you're telling the streaming servers at the cable company you're willing to pay for a flick, and they tell your digital box you're allowed to watch that particular channel.
I've wondered, though, if the box buffers the movie or if when you pause it, it actually pauses the stream from the server.
I'm not saying my code shouldn't be reviewed by someone else - peer review is a good thing.
But, that peer shouldn't be able to "fix" my code at will without consulting me first. It's possible there are nuances to my code that the peer isn't familiar with, and a once-over by the original designer (me) will put everthing into light.
If you run over some code and you figure it could be done simpler, even if it's not your code, do it simpler NOW.
That sounds great and all, but what about project ownership? If it's not your code, and you go poking around changing something you *think* is wrong, and it ends up fscking something up, who gets the blame?
OTOH, if you were a top notch programmer, wouldn't you want your own piece of code to work on so that you could demonstrate your skills independently?
Let the other guy fail on his own. Don't prop him up by scanning his code for errors.
So if the electricity is going down the chain to the dog (which it likely would not, since that's not the path of least resistance to the ground), the dog could only get shocked if the path was open.
I don't know for a fact the story is true, but it seems feasible. Assuming the earth around the grounding rod is very dry, or the rod is not driven deep enough, the dog's chain could act like a wire, transmitting the current to the dog. If the resistance between the wire and ground was less in the chain/dog than the grounding rod, the dog could be shocked.
Assuming the "average American" cannot find Hungary on a map does not mean companies like Amazon and Apple don't ship to Hungary for that reason. If you seriously think that's the case, you ought to get your head checked.
Companies do what they do because of profit (or lack thereof). It will be a cold day in hell when Steve Jobs or Jeff Bezos start watching "Talking to Americans" on "CBC" to figure out the emerging markets of the world.
Shipping overseas (in and of itself) is not a problem. I worked at a company for four years that shipped goods overseas on a daily basis (Japan, UK, Thailand, China, Italy, Belgium). It was B2B, but still no major problems. We utilized DHL.
One thing to keep in mind is that the governments of some countries are quite anal about declared value, shipping documents, etc. Unreasonable VAT can also be a major hurdle for those in non-US countries trying to import goods, especially expensive electronics. I wish I had a penny for every time one of our customers requested that we place a much lower value on a Commercial Invoice so their VAT would be lower. VAT also made the return/repair process a nightmare (which we did regularly).
With that in mind, I can understand why a vendor would want their goods to be purchased through one of their regional offices/distributors.
I know the history behind your comment. I just found it interesting that you seem to think a literacy test given today would single out black Americans.
And rather than spouting off your conspiracy theories about the election, how about providing some proof. If a crime was committed, where are the investigations and indictments? Where is the public outcry? Surely what you claim happened is illegal, correct?
Why is it everyone seems to think restricting public access to this information and solving the problems the information presents is not possible. It's not necessarily one or the other.
IMHO, the best thing to do would be restrict access to the info while addressing any potential vulnerabilities.
When we deal with information that is dangerous by "hiding" it, what we really do is shift resources away from solving the underlying vulnerability. Sometimes the vulnerability isn't solvable, but much of the time it is.
That depends on the who the information is being "hidden" from. Just because it's hidden from you doesn't mean there aren't officials in government or military or industry addressing the problem.
If a serious vulnerability were discovered in the F-117A by the military, would you have a right to know? I don't think so.
More realistically, if you knew specific US troup movements in the field of battle (think Geraldo Rivera), would the general public have a right to know this information? Again, I think not.
Don't confuse free speech with your wish to know all.
I had this discussion on another board. Due to this board residing on a poor excuse for a server, I would rather not post a link. Here is what I said (sorry for the length):
I've had an idea for a while, but don't have the means to implement it. The problem for many people is that artists don't get their fair share from album sales. The solution is to send your money to the individual artists themselves, not the label or even the band.
Imagine what would happen if all of a sudden artists starting getting large checks in the mail directly from fans. I think it would totally change the system. My idea would be to have a website set up where you could "donate" any amount you wished to any band/artist you wished. The website would take the donations and cut a check to the artist on a regular basis.
The check could not state anything about the music or the band name or the artists work - doing so would put the labels in a position to sue the artists and claim the money. If that's still legally vulnerable, the site could simply list a PO Box for individual artists and fans could mail their checks directly.
If...it were established, and if...people actually dontated money when they download songs from P2Ps...it would eventually undermine the entire system. Artists would no longer re-sign with their label if it became apparent they could handle everything themselves.
Following were questions posed by another member of the board:
By leaving their labels, aren't the bands leaving a lot of the perks behind?
Yes and no. My novice understanding is that many artists have been led to believe that being signed with a label is the only way to "make it big." If (and it's a big if) it could be demonstrated to an artist that the money could still be made without the bureaucracy of the label, I think many would opt to leave.
Labels typically charge the artists super-inflated rates for studio time, production, videos, etc. As some artists are beginning to figure out, it doesn't have to be that fancy. Some artists are beginning to build their own studios, or use much "cheaper" facilities to record albums.
As for distribution...artists could still sell their own CDs. By selling them directly, however, the CDs would be much cheaper for the consumer, and the artists would claim much more of the profit from the sale. Artists could include DVDs with "the making of album X", interviews, etc. Simultaneously, they could sell the album or individual songs on their website (or a centralized music website) for a nominal fee.
If Kazaa started putting a "Donate to Artist" button beside every file that was available for download and the money actually went to the author, do you think many people would donate? If they do donate, do you think it would be very much? Would it be more than what they make with their recording label?
I think the donation thing is just a way to demonstrate to artists that they can make money outside the major labels. If some kind of donation system were to be put in place, and given substantial publicity, I think a surprising amount of money would be donated. Once some of the artists stop renewing their contracts and marketing themselves, they can charge for their music, and reap the profits directly. In other words, the donation system would become obsolete once the labels and the RIAA were out of the way; artists would sell their own stuff, for prices that most fans would find reasonable, in distribution methods that would satisfy todays mobile technology.
If your accepting money to give to an artist, do you instantly send out a check to the artist as soon as you receive the money? If not, would you have to store the money in an FDIC insured bank? Could you hold the donations for a period of time so that you could get some of the interest on it? If you can't keep any interest made on the donations, how do you make any money to keep it going?
I agree there's a tendency to label personality types as disorders. I'm not saying there is no such thing as ADD/ADHD, but it's not as prevalent as some would think (IMHO).
Just as Billy Gates said, I can check Slashdot incessantly (along with several other *news* sites I frequent), if I don't check myself. I made it through engineering school with DSL & cable, but it wasn't without some very strong discipline. It also "helped" that I picked up another addiction - smoking (which I have now quit).
In the end, I think self control, discipline, and an organized schedule are the best ways to combat "info addiction."
There are very specific rules for being able to say you met a UL standard or are UL compliant. Using UL approved materials or assemblies in your new, totally different overall assembly is not (necessarily**) one of them.
If you'll look at a product with the UL logo, there should be a File Number listed there with it. I'm looking at the bottom of my keyboard and see "E140034." If I go to the UL website and search by this file number, it brings up details on the component that was approved. If you see a UL logo with no File Number, something's probably wrong.
UL is very strict about using their logo and certifications on a product.
**I worked at a company that bought existing components (including the enclosure) to make motor control centers and PLC cabinets. We were UL "compliant" as long as we used a very specific set of standards handed to us by UL dictating what components we used and how we used them. UL also came and inspected our work occasionally to make sure it was up to snuff. We were not entitled to put a UL stamp on our finished product, however.
While military research/application is usually on the cutting edge, I do agree that Popular Science tends to cover the subject a little much.
I grew up reading PS, and it's probably at least part of the reason I chose to study engineering. But reading it now, it's like watching one of those "gloss-over" shows on History Channel/TLC/Discovery. They tend to show the oooooh and aaaaaah pictures and provide very little scientific content.
Can anyone recommend a mag that still covers *cool* cutting edge products, while providing more in-depth science about the subject?
If possible split the incoming broadband only once before the downlink device (modem).
When splitting off a cable run, make sure to NOT use the regular splitters you can purchase at Radio Crack. To minimize attenuation (get the strongest signal), use something called a tap. A tap splits like a normal splitter, but with no (appreciable) attenuation, providing a good strong signal for your modem.
The decision to use a contractor (or not) will be dictated by the complexity of the project and your comfort level regarding handling a project like this by yourself.
Uh...how about the most important consideration of all...COST!. Dude didn't mention one time the actual cost to hire Mr. Professional-Insured-Network-Installer!
Why would these hackers go to all the trouble of figuring out a new hack that enables piracy of games, if all they want is a digitally-signed official Linux bootloader?
Even if M$ says "Ok, we'll cave," what's to prevent this group from releasing their hack anyway? I don't see the threatening party singing an official legal document promising not to release the hack.
I think this is a fake to try and get M$ to budge, and I don't think M$ will go for it.
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It's essentially the same as a cable modem, with the capability to communicate back to the cable company, not just act as a "dumb" terminal receiving whatever comes down the pipe.
So rather than the cable company having to install/uninstall all of those troublesome inline RF filters to give/take away access to HBO, all they have to do is communicate to your digital box that you are allowed to watch HBO.
Similarly, when you want VoD, you're telling the streaming servers at the cable company you're willing to pay for a flick, and they tell your digital box you're allowed to watch that particular channel.
I've wondered, though, if the box buffers the movie or if when you pause it, it actually pauses the stream from the server.
But, that peer shouldn't be able to "fix" my code at will without consulting me first. It's possible there are nuances to my code that the peer isn't familiar with, and a once-over by the original designer (me) will put everthing into light.
That sounds great and all, but what about project ownership? If it's not your code, and you go poking around changing something you *think* is wrong, and it ends up fscking something up, who gets the blame?
OTOH, if you were a top notch programmer, wouldn't you want your own piece of code to work on so that you could demonstrate your skills independently?
Let the other guy fail on his own. Don't prop him up by scanning his code for errors.
I don't know for a fact the story is true, but it seems feasible. Assuming the earth around the grounding rod is very dry, or the rod is not driven deep enough, the dog's chain could act like a wire, transmitting the current to the dog. If the resistance between the wire and ground was less in the chain/dog than the grounding rod, the dog could be shocked.
Companies do what they do because of profit (or lack thereof). It will be a cold day in hell when Steve Jobs or Jeff Bezos start watching "Talking to Americans" on "CBC" to figure out the emerging markets of the world.
Why in the hell would anyone there make a major purchase in-state?
One thing to keep in mind is that the governments of some countries are quite anal about declared value, shipping documents, etc. Unreasonable VAT can also be a major hurdle for those in non-US countries trying to import goods, especially expensive electronics. I wish I had a penny for every time one of our customers requested that we place a much lower value on a Commercial Invoice so their VAT would be lower. VAT also made the return/repair process a nightmare (which we did regularly).
With that in mind, I can understand why a vendor would want their goods to be purchased through one of their regional offices/distributors.
Oh - I'm an American and I'm not crying.
And rather than spouting off your conspiracy theories about the election, how about providing some proof. If a crime was committed, where are the investigations and indictments? Where is the public outcry? Surely what you claim happened is illegal, correct?
Are you implying that black people on the whole are illiterate? Kind of a racist comment, don't you think?
teamhasnoi's post is not a Troll, however. Insightful or Interesting maybe, but not a Troll.
IMHO, the best thing to do would be restrict access to the info while addressing any potential vulnerabilities.
That depends on the who the information is being "hidden" from. Just because it's hidden from you doesn't mean there aren't officials in government or military or industry addressing the problem.
If a serious vulnerability were discovered in the F-117A by the military, would you have a right to know? I don't think so.
More realistically, if you knew specific US troup movements in the field of battle (think Geraldo Rivera), would the general public have a right to know this information? Again, I think not.
Don't confuse free speech with your wish to know all.
I propose the money be given to the individuals in the band, thereby bypassing the bureaucracy.
I've had an idea for a while, but don't have the means to implement it. The problem for many people is that artists don't get their fair share from album sales. The solution is to send your money to the individual artists themselves, not the label or even the band.
Imagine what would happen if all of a sudden artists starting getting large checks in the mail directly from fans. I think it would totally change the system. My idea would be to have a website set up where you could "donate" any amount you wished to any band/artist you wished. The website would take the donations and cut a check to the artist on a regular basis.
The check could not state anything about the music or the band name or the artists work - doing so would put the labels in a position to sue the artists and claim the money. If that's still legally vulnerable, the site could simply list a PO Box for individual artists and fans could mail their checks directly.
If...it were established, and if...people actually dontated money when they download songs from P2Ps...it would eventually undermine the entire system. Artists would no longer re-sign with their label if it became apparent they could handle everything themselves.
Following were questions posed by another member of the board:
By leaving their labels, aren't the bands leaving a lot of the perks behind?
Yes and no. My novice understanding is that many artists have been led to believe that being signed with a label is the only way to "make it big." If (and it's a big if) it could be demonstrated to an artist that the money could still be made without the bureaucracy of the label, I think many would opt to leave.
Labels typically charge the artists super-inflated rates for studio time, production, videos, etc. As some artists are beginning to figure out, it doesn't have to be that fancy. Some artists are beginning to build their own studios, or use much "cheaper" facilities to record albums.
As for distribution...artists could still sell their own CDs. By selling them directly, however, the CDs would be much cheaper for the consumer, and the artists would claim much more of the profit from the sale. Artists could include DVDs with "the making of album X", interviews, etc. Simultaneously, they could sell the album or individual songs on their website (or a centralized music website) for a nominal fee.
If Kazaa started putting a "Donate to Artist" button beside every file that was available for download and the money actually went to the author, do you think many people would donate? If they do donate, do you think it would be very much? Would it be more than what they make with their recording label?
I think the donation thing is just a way to demonstrate to artists that they can make money outside the major labels. If some kind of donation system were to be put in place, and given substantial publicity, I think a surprising amount of money would be donated. Once some of the artists stop renewing their contracts and marketing themselves, they can charge for their music, and reap the profits directly. In other words, the donation system would become obsolete once the labels and the RIAA were out of the way; artists would sell their own stuff, for prices that most fans would find reasonable, in distribution methods that would satisfy todays mobile technology.
If your accepting money to give to an artist, do you instantly send out a check to the artist as soon as you receive the money? If not, would you have to store the money in an FDIC insured bank? Could you hold the donations for a period of time so that you could get some of the interest on it? If you can't keep any interest made on the donations, how do you make any money to keep it going?
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What the...where is this proof? Yes, Napster was "shut down," but I don't think the RIAA has officially proven any of their figures.
You do know that your preferences can be setup so that you're emailed (with a link) each time someone replies to your post, right?
I agree there's a tendency to label personality types as disorders. I'm not saying there is no such thing as ADD/ADHD, but it's not as prevalent as some would think (IMHO).
Just as Billy Gates said, I can check Slashdot incessantly (along with several other *news* sites I frequent), if I don't check myself. I made it through engineering school with DSL & cable, but it wasn't without some very strong discipline. It also "helped" that I picked up another addiction - smoking (which I have now quit).
In the end, I think self control, discipline, and an organized schedule are the best ways to combat "info addiction."
Great! Any job openings there?
If you'll look at a product with the UL logo, there should be a File Number listed there with it. I'm looking at the bottom of my keyboard and see "E140034." If I go to the UL website and search by this file number, it brings up details on the component that was approved. If you see a UL logo with no File Number, something's probably wrong.
UL is very strict about using their logo and certifications on a product.
**I worked at a company that bought existing components (including the enclosure) to make motor control centers and PLC cabinets. We were UL "compliant" as long as we used a very specific set of standards handed to us by UL dictating what components we used and how we used them. UL also came and inspected our work occasionally to make sure it was up to snuff. We were not entitled to put a UL stamp on our finished product, however.
I grew up reading PS, and it's probably at least part of the reason I chose to study engineering. But reading it now, it's like watching one of those "gloss-over" shows on History Channel/TLC/Discovery. They tend to show the oooooh and aaaaaah pictures and provide very little scientific content.
Can anyone recommend a mag that still covers *cool* cutting edge products, while providing more in-depth science about the subject?
Sounds like an interesting mod to me...
When splitting off a cable run, make sure to NOT use the regular splitters you can purchase at Radio Crack. To minimize attenuation (get the strongest signal), use something called a tap. A tap splits like a normal splitter, but with no (appreciable) attenuation, providing a good strong signal for your modem.
Uh...how about the most important consideration of all...COST!. Dude didn't mention one time the actual cost to hire Mr. Professional-Insured-Network-Installer!
Even if M$ says "Ok, we'll cave," what's to prevent this group from releasing their hack anyway? I don't see the threatening party singing an official legal document promising not to release the hack.
I think this is a fake to try and get M$ to budge, and I don't think M$ will go for it.