I had the chance to ask a Department of Labor representitive about these "wellness" plans. By regulation, the cost can't be more then 20% different between a "good health" and a "bad health" person. So, the cost per paycheck to the employee for medical insurance has to be 125. The employer portion does not count. So, if a single person is paying at least $3,250 per year on medical insurance (ASSUMPTION: paycheck every two weeks), then this is legal. If not, then the company can have issues. I pay $2,080 for my wife and I. This also can apply to the out of pocket costs of the employees. If the company puts all the good health people on 90/10 and the bad health people on 70/30, the potential difference for a 70/30 can be greater then 20%, making the plan illegal.
What the nice lady told me though is that they are waiting for an age discrimination lawsuit. This is because peoples' health scores get worse as they age, so it can be discriminatory for such plans. The DOL is actually waiting for this to hit the courts. A good lawyer could make a nice chunk off of this.
First off, Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc is a Delaware company by its incorporation. I would be interested in knowing Parallel Processing Corporation's incorporation, which could be Texas. It could be a move for a 'dumber' jury, but is more likely a move for an objective vs. a subjective jury.
PPC (I love that name) could be referring to the methodology that IBM is using with the cell processor and since the PS3 is the first prevalent cell processor-based product, PPC might have a better case once the product is out. Remember, multiple processors are not new, but the implementation method might be the sticking point. Probably took this long for PPC to take notice, research the methodology, make the decision to sue and get the brief written or as a good strategy for Sony to have its back against the wall. As for the destruction of all infringing products, it is possible to legally to do so and having the worse case scenario as an option is a great way of starting a negotiation. Stating at the start, 'find the right number of zeros or we will make you buy all these systems back and destroy them. The on-the-bubble equation would be cost_of_settlement = cost_of_buyback + cost_of_lost_customer_good_will.
Of course, PPC might not really give a golly-gee-wiz about a payout and just wants people not to infringe on their product. A company with that mindset might just want to have all infringing product destroyed which will put Sony in a bad place if PPC wins.
I feel your pain. I personnally believe that some age verification, such as credit card, should happen. However, maybe the forementioned little Timmy stole Mommy's credit card. Hell, lets do genetic testing involving carbon dating and cutting off an arm. If little Timmy wants into SL THAT bad, then more power to him.
It becomes more difficult to do, but it is possible. The isp has to track the packet flow to the key definition through the whole communication scheme.
If the special prosecutor could only change one man with a process crime, how is this treason? In addition, since the prosecutor knew from the earliest part of the investigation who leaked the name and did not even try to indite them, obviously Libby was a saving face prosecution. Why was no one indited with leaking a covert operative's name when the prosecutor know who leaked Plame's name from the earliest part of his investigation? Obviously, Plame was not a covert agent at the time. Source
Actually, opponents of FS/OSS would likely view this as a tragedy. If a member of my major competitor just got hit with a murder charge, I would probably be shocked and sad, focusing on keeping my mouth shut. It is the tasteless, non-professional that bring stuff up like this.
As for putting the author's name on a project like this, it tends to show the ego of the author. They want people to know 'I did this,' and I think it is tacky. There is a reason that IBM isn't called Hollerith, Inc. and Apple is called J&W Computing.
I was thinking about this in the shower this morning. The people who would benefit from MS opensourcing their code would be the OSS community, not Microsoft. I find that any speech or statement to the press given by the guy who runs MySQL, Marten Mickos, disturbingly suspect since his company would greatly benefit from Microsoft working with the community. I find any project in the OSS community that has components to install with their application that states that you must be licensed with the owning company to install, which is not the project owner, like MySQL or KDE. I find that several prominate OSS projects have been fast and loose with other peoples' products and patents, which makes the community go up in arms when the offened party tries to defend their patent or product. Now, we have seen some abuse of the patent system, for example SCO and excedingly broad patents. Yet, if I come up with a new file compression protocal and the community steals it, I would be very upset and start sueing the large companies behind OSS left and right, because that is theft.
Several state judicial systems have already found that out-of-state arbitration limits due process. Alltel got hit hard for this and their 'consumer pays all arbitration fees' clause a couple of years back. I don't think arbitration will last much longer, especially since many businesses are moving to mediation for b2b stuff.
Yea, we need to stop all the data mining going on to research the cure for cancer. In addition, we need to stop the data mining looking for intellegent life in space. Heck, we need to stop the data mining involved in global warming research. Dude, here's your sign.
I am working on a patent on finding and correcting inconsistances, mistakes and unintended results withing the source code of a computer program by use of an application. It is to go with my application for typing source code patent.
Well, DARPA discovered that the hands and feet are the primary system for dumping heat from the body, sweating is the secondary. So, chilling the hands (or feet) can be more effecient then dunking the whole body and can prevent system shock, at least in theory.
Actually, it reduces muscle fatigue by 'supercharging' the body's coolant system, also know as blood. You can do the same effect with much less efficiency by running cold water over the hands. We have been playing with the concept at work. I went from 15 pushups in 10 pushup sets to 55 pushups in 10 pushup sets with 2 minutes of hand cooling between sets. Yes, I am out of shape.
There is a huge ethical debate within the Healthcare community on Medication Advertising. On one hand, some people might not know that options beyond what the doctor is suggesting exists. This fact makes Medication Advertising an additional component to Informed Consent, an important concept within Healthcare in the USA. On the other hand, every female hypochondriac might be going, "I think I am suffering from ED."
It does cause Patients to push doctors into subscribing medicine. I am not sure that is any better or worse then vendor reps pushing doctors into subscribing medicine.
There is a way to get a concept of the chance of a successful intrusion. There are actuaries that do create this data. Garner may be able provide a good benchmark, as can some industry associations. Heck, insurance companies probably are collecting good data to get a predictor.
I paid garner for a research paper to justify the purchase of one SAN solution over another. The second solution went TU a year later. I have met the guys who write the reports. They are pretty smart guys.
We give them a copy of the appropriate policies, go over a brief overview of those policies, show them how to access the extensive CBT library we've created, and explain why security has tazers, extendable batons, pepper spray, and guns. Then, we send them on their merry way with a firm reminder what happens to people do things they are suppost to with data they have access to.
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I had the chance to ask a Department of Labor representitive about these "wellness" plans. By regulation, the cost can't be more then 20% different between a "good health" and a "bad health" person. So, the cost per paycheck to the employee for medical insurance has to be 125. The employer portion does not count. So, if a single person is paying at least $3,250 per year on medical insurance (ASSUMPTION: paycheck every two weeks), then this is legal. If not, then the company can have issues. I pay $2,080 for my wife and I. This also can apply to the out of pocket costs of the employees. If the company puts all the good health people on 90/10 and the bad health people on 70/30, the potential difference for a 70/30 can be greater then 20%, making the plan illegal.
What the nice lady told me though is that they are waiting for an age discrimination lawsuit. This is because peoples' health scores get worse as they age, so it can be discriminatory for such plans. The DOL is actually waiting for this to hit the courts. A good lawyer could make a nice chunk off of this.
First off, Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc is a Delaware company by its incorporation. I would be interested in knowing Parallel Processing Corporation's incorporation, which could be Texas. It could be a move for a 'dumber' jury, but is more likely a move for an objective vs. a subjective jury.
PPC (I love that name) could be referring to the methodology that IBM is using with the cell processor and since the PS3 is the first prevalent cell processor-based product, PPC might have a better case once the product is out. Remember, multiple processors are not new, but the implementation method might be the sticking point. Probably took this long for PPC to take notice, research the methodology, make the decision to sue and get the brief written or as a good strategy for Sony to have its back against the wall. As for the destruction of all infringing products, it is possible to legally to do so and having the worse case scenario as an option is a great way of starting a negotiation. Stating at the start, 'find the right number of zeros or we will make you buy all these systems back and destroy them. The on-the-bubble equation would be cost_of_settlement = cost_of_buyback + cost_of_lost_customer_good_will.
Of course, PPC might not really give a golly-gee-wiz about a payout and just wants people not to infringe on their product. A company with that mindset might just want to have all infringing product destroyed which will put Sony in a bad place if PPC wins.
I feel your pain. I personnally believe that some age verification, such as credit card, should happen. However, maybe the forementioned little Timmy stole Mommy's credit card. Hell, lets do genetic testing involving carbon dating and cutting off an arm. If little Timmy wants into SL THAT bad, then more power to him.
Luditism is sounding really good right now.
The gambling online was a problem. Since SL doesn't allow for minors to be in the adult section, I don't see a problem.
It becomes more difficult to do, but it is possible. The isp has to track the packet flow to the key definition through the whole communication scheme.
I don't think there will be a huge vonage selloff for that reason. More along the patent disputes...
The missing point is until he gets hit by a bus.
And your proof of this is?
If the special prosecutor could only change one man with a process crime, how is this treason? In addition, since the prosecutor knew from the earliest part of the investigation who leaked the name and did not even try to indite them, obviously Libby was a saving face prosecution. Why was no one indited with leaking a covert operative's name when the prosecutor know who leaked Plame's name from the earliest part of his investigation? Obviously, Plame was not a covert agent at the time. Source
Sorry, forgot about the Punch Card encoding scheme. Here's your walker sir.
Looking at their corporate history... I think I made my point.
Actually, opponents of FS/OSS would likely view this as a tragedy. If a member of my major competitor just got hit with a murder charge, I would probably be shocked and sad, focusing on keeping my mouth shut. It is the tasteless, non-professional that bring stuff up like this.
As for putting the author's name on a project like this, it tends to show the ego of the author. They want people to know 'I did this,' and I think it is tacky. There is a reason that IBM isn't called Hollerith, Inc. and Apple is called J&W Computing.
I was thinking about this in the shower this morning. The people who would benefit from MS opensourcing their code would be the OSS community, not Microsoft. I find that any speech or statement to the press given by the guy who runs MySQL, Marten Mickos, disturbingly suspect since his company would greatly benefit from Microsoft working with the community. I find any project in the OSS community that has components to install with their application that states that you must be licensed with the owning company to install, which is not the project owner, like MySQL or KDE. I find that several prominate OSS projects have been fast and loose with other peoples' products and patents, which makes the community go up in arms when the offened party tries to defend their patent or product. Now, we have seen some abuse of the patent system, for example SCO and excedingly broad patents. Yet, if I come up with a new file compression protocal and the community steals it, I would be very upset and start sueing the large companies behind OSS left and right, because that is theft.
Several state judicial systems have already found that out-of-state arbitration limits due process. Alltel got hit hard for this and their 'consumer pays all arbitration fees' clause a couple of years back. I don't think arbitration will last much longer, especially since many businesses are moving to mediation for b2b stuff.
I would agree with you. Our only intrusion breach was a zero-day apache.
I don't know how many more Gutterman commercials I can take.
Yea, we need to stop all the data mining going on to research the cure for cancer. In addition, we need to stop the data mining looking for intellegent life in space. Heck, we need to stop the data mining involved in global warming research. Dude, here's your sign.
You get the DJs? We mainly get the commercials around here.
I am working on a patent on finding and correcting inconsistances, mistakes and unintended results withing the source code of a computer program by use of an application. It is to go with my application for typing source code patent.
Having spent time at, but not in, Ft. Levenworth, I understand. They also discuss it in the FA.
Well, DARPA discovered that the hands and feet are the primary system for dumping heat from the body, sweating is the secondary. So, chilling the hands (or feet) can be more effecient then dunking the whole body and can prevent system shock, at least in theory.
Actually, it reduces muscle fatigue by 'supercharging' the body's coolant system, also know as blood. You can do the same effect with much less efficiency by running cold water over the hands. We have been playing with the concept at work. I went from 15 pushups in 10 pushup sets to 55 pushups in 10 pushup sets with 2 minutes of hand cooling between sets. Yes, I am out of shape.
There is a huge ethical debate within the Healthcare community on Medication Advertising. On one hand, some people might not know that options beyond what the doctor is suggesting exists. This fact makes Medication Advertising an additional component to Informed Consent, an important concept within Healthcare in the USA. On the other hand, every female hypochondriac might be going, "I think I am suffering from ED."
It does cause Patients to push doctors into subscribing medicine. I am not sure that is any better or worse then vendor reps pushing doctors into subscribing medicine.
There is a way to get a concept of the chance of a successful intrusion. There are actuaries that do create this data. Garner may be able provide a good benchmark, as can some industry associations. Heck, insurance companies probably are collecting good data to get a predictor.
I paid garner for a research paper to justify the purchase of one SAN solution over another. The second solution went TU a year later. I have met the guys who write the reports. They are pretty smart guys.
(([Total Cost of Intrustion] * [Percentage Chance of Intrustion]) / [Costs of Security Measures]) - 1 = [ROI]
(($5,000,000 * .10) / $100,000) - 1 = 4
We give them a copy of the appropriate policies, go over a brief overview of those policies, show them how to access the extensive CBT library we've created, and explain why security has tazers, extendable batons, pepper spray, and guns. Then, we send them on their merry way with a firm reminder what happens to people do things they are suppost to with data they have access to.
God, I love IT in the Healthcare setting.