I hope to get to OK someday, we Canucks hear about these places but never visit them. Even though we know more about you than you know about us the US is still interesting. Stereotypes abound eh.
Merci. It's not like I can't afford the extra cost, I just don't want to get screwed and encourage them. People need to start asking more questions about cell phone services and costs. I suspect that too many just accept what they're offered and I resent the liberties that the cell phone companies take.
I know it's Saturday AM, but now (I just tried three times) I'm getting bounced around from automated service to automated service only to find out that "our offices are open Mond...".
Why didn't they just say that in the first place and save some wear off my fingertips and patience? Oops, I forgot, they laid-off the actual humans, they were too expensive.
I did try to ask my provider (it's a major one), waited for too long for an answer (we're transferring you now.......CLICK), and gave up. Perhaps customer service is not a priority for those not paying monthly or maybe it was just a really busy day for CSRs. Then I called my ex-wife, who used to work for the cell phone company in question, and she told me to fuck off (I guess I should have expected that).
I was hoping for some feedback/personal experience from Canadians that have roamed in the US. There must be at least a few dozen Canucks reading Slashdot that could offer advice.
I'll be visiting the US from Canada soon and I have a pay-per-minute cell phone plan (I don't use enough minutes per month to justify a monthly plan). How bad are roaming charges in the US? I've heard nightmare stories of people getting billed ridiculous amounts of money per call when travelling. Is this just FUD or should I just turn the thing off until I need it?
I work in engineering (these days it's mostly 3D and database stuff as opposed to simpler CAD) and have had to deal with IT on various projects and in different companies. For the most part they are helpful and knowledgeable but what often happens is that there's a bottleneck for innovation from the software supplier. By that I mean that the CAD support people seem to be agents of the vendor and can't do much creatively themselves.
When I need to sign-off on deliverables after checking (in this business there has to be actual signatures and engineers' stamps on paper documents for fabrication to start) and cannot because of a seemingly simple "software issue" or delay, I get a bit annoyed.
The projects I work on now are not all that much more complicated than they were 20 years ago (say for example, designing a refinery is pretty straightforward) but the hindrances imposed by "advanced" software often are.
Don't you mean *under* the framework in this case? It appears to me that the widely-spaced pontoons combined with a lower centre of gravity when carrying a load is a good idea. I also wonder if the load is suspended flexibly and can act as a pendulum if the craft is hit by large waves. I'm no naval architect though.
the only people who are losing are the economic middle men
And for good reason: they typically don't have to actually PRODUCE anything, they just shuffle stuff around and take money off the top. When that is gone, what do they have left? You bet they're going to fight tooth-and-nail!
DAVE: I'm going to auto backup your files now, Dave.
Dave: No, don't do that right now, DAVE, I'm compiling.
DAVE: This mission is too important for me to allow you to jeopardize it.
Dave: Open the drive bay door, DAVE.
DAVE: I'm sorry Dave, I'm afraid I can't do that.
Dave: What's the problem?
DAVE: Dave, this conversation can serve no purpose anymore. Goodbye.
Dave: Where the hell'd you get that idea, DAVE?
DAVE: DAVE's not here, man.
Were you on this planet before "engineering" meant something other than computer software/hardware? In my job I find that "technology" often hinders and/or slows down actual innovation and "real" engineering.
I are not an expert on such things, but wearing a mask (or not) and attacking someone in public would probably lead to "he went that way" and a running suspect, would it not?
My theoretical situation would create enough confusion for the bad guy to walk away, possibly feigning shock or pretending to be looking for a police man or medic. Then again, maybe I've seen too many action movies.
Again, just theory: this is why cops at a "hot" scene want everyone to stop and take even the innocent into custody; they don't know who did what.
Because the fall is the event that gathers passers-by attention and then the stab is done invisibly while pretending to help the guy up. Just walking up and sticking someone attracts too many eyes.
I remember learning about ninjas some 30 years ago when I heard the story of one who hid in an outhouse covered in shit for hours. It didn't inspire me to become an evil ninja or kill people, but I do strive to be a piping design ninja.
The world needs more humour, especially certain parts of the world. The presence of humour in a society should be used to gauge its civility, tolerance and sophistication.
England used to be pretty good (Monty Python) but I think America has taken the lead unintentionally via Bushisms.
There's no doubt that they could do it but the question is why.
Those that say we have to get off this rock for the survival of the species are living in a SF fantasy world. Space exploration is great, but now we have bots able to do it for us. Why waste human life and spend trillions of dollars?
We could be spending all that money to stop global warming instead.
Slashdot Mirror
...at least in Oklahoma...
I hope to get to OK someday, we Canucks hear about these places but never visit them. Even though we know more about you than you know about us the US is still interesting. Stereotypes abound eh.
Merci. It's not like I can't afford the extra cost, I just don't want to get screwed and encourage them. People need to start asking more questions about cell phone services and costs. I suspect that too many just accept what they're offered and I resent the liberties that the cell phone companies take.
I know it's Saturday AM, but now (I just tried three times) I'm getting bounced around from automated service to automated service only to find out that "our offices are open Mond...".
Why didn't they just say that in the first place and save some wear off my fingertips and patience? Oops, I forgot, they laid-off the actual humans, they were too expensive.
I did try to ask my provider (it's a major one), waited for too long for an answer (we're transferring you now.......CLICK), and gave up. Perhaps customer service is not a priority for those not paying monthly or maybe it was just a really busy day for CSRs. Then I called my ex-wife, who used to work for the cell phone company in question, and she told me to fuck off (I guess I should have expected that).
I was hoping for some feedback/personal experience from Canadians that have roamed in the US. There must be at least a few dozen Canucks reading Slashdot that could offer advice.
I'll be visiting the US from Canada soon and I have a pay-per-minute cell phone plan (I don't use enough minutes per month to justify a monthly plan). How bad are roaming charges in the US? I've heard nightmare stories of people getting billed ridiculous amounts of money per call when travelling. Is this just FUD or should I just turn the thing off until I need it?
I work in engineering (these days it's mostly 3D and database stuff as opposed to simpler CAD) and have had to deal with IT on various projects and in different companies. For the most part they are helpful and knowledgeable but what often happens is that there's a bottleneck for innovation from the software supplier. By that I mean that the CAD support people seem to be agents of the vendor and can't do much creatively themselves.
When I need to sign-off on deliverables after checking (in this business there has to be actual signatures and engineers' stamps on paper documents for fabrication to start) and cannot because of a seemingly simple "software issue" or delay, I get a bit annoyed.
The projects I work on now are not all that much more complicated than they were 20 years ago (say for example, designing a refinery is pretty straightforward) but the hindrances imposed by "advanced" software often are.
Don't Google and Slashdot use "Web 2.0"-ish elements? Both seem pretty stable (in the latter example I'm referring to the site, not the contributors).
I dream of a day when I can buy a sporty 2000lb or less car that's not an Elise or a homebuilt.
Didn't that used to be the CRX? I owned two of them; neat, nimble little cars.
Don't you mean *under* the framework in this case? It appears to me that the widely-spaced pontoons combined with a lower centre of gravity when carrying a load is a good idea. I also wonder if the load is suspended flexibly and can act as a pendulum if the craft is hit by large waves. I'm no naval architect though.
It's sea-faring, by the way.
the only people who are losing are the economic middle men
And for good reason: they typically don't have to actually PRODUCE anything, they just shuffle stuff around and take money off the top. When that is gone, what do they have left? You bet they're going to fight tooth-and-nail!
This goes back to the deep-linking kerfuffle from a while back (in a way).
To me, fair use is quoting relevant, but limited, text in order to explain what a link contains.
Without this "freedom", the internet would just be endless tubes of click here! links.
DAVE: I'm going to auto backup your files now, Dave.
Dave: No, don't do that right now, DAVE, I'm compiling.
DAVE: This mission is too important for me to allow you to jeopardize it.
Dave: Open the drive bay door, DAVE.
DAVE: I'm sorry Dave, I'm afraid I can't do that.
Dave: What's the problem?
DAVE: Dave, this conversation can serve no purpose anymore. Goodbye.
Dave: Where the hell'd you get that idea, DAVE?
DAVE: DAVE's not here, man.
It wasn't a mistake, it was a PR leak.
That's interesting. thanks.
Were you on this planet before "engineering" meant something other than computer software/hardware? In my job I find that "technology" often hinders and/or slows down actual innovation and "real" engineering.
This seems to be similar to a teenager spending lots of time in front of a mirror (except without the angst, acne and worries about hairstyle).
CAPTCHA: prophet. Dammit, I wanted PROFIT!
I are not an expert on such things, but wearing a mask (or not) and attacking someone in public would probably lead to "he went that way" and a running suspect, would it not?
My theoretical situation would create enough confusion for the bad guy to walk away, possibly feigning shock or pretending to be looking for a police man or medic. Then again, maybe I've seen too many action movies.
Again, just theory: this is why cops at a "hot" scene want everyone to stop and take even the innocent into custody; they don't know who did what.
Wrong. While they sleep you kill every second one, leaving the rest terrified. Better strategy. I seem to remember that being a Ghurka thing.
Because the fall is the event that gathers passers-by attention and then the stab is done invisibly while pretending to help the guy up. Just walking up and sticking someone attracts too many eyes.
I remember learning about ninjas some 30 years ago when I heard the story of one who hid in an outhouse covered in shit for hours. It didn't inspire me to become an evil ninja or kill people, but I do strive to be a piping design ninja.
The world needs more humour, especially certain parts of the world. The presence of humour in a society should be used to gauge its civility, tolerance and sophistication.
England used to be pretty good (Monty Python) but I think America has taken the lead unintentionally via Bushisms.
Now please slap me with a fish.
After WW2 a lot of "office" jobs were created, and these were mostly pushing paper around. Then stuff happened.
Now we have much more efficient methods of pushing paper (i.e., information) around, so, frankly, we need a lot less people. What to do now?
Those displaced by automation will find work by repairing computers/robots and building computers/robots, right?
Please forgive me as I recently moved to a Mac and now think I know everything.
There's no doubt that they could do it but the question is why.
Those that say we have to get off this rock for the survival of the species are living in a SF fantasy world. Space exploration is great, but now we have bots able to do it for us. Why waste human life and spend trillions of dollars?
We could be spending all that money to stop global warming instead.
Wasn't Andromeda a Canadian-produced thing though?
No one seems to have said it yet, so: "Shut up, Wesley."
Nothing about this case is appealing (it's rather rather appalling) but lots of appealing is going on.