Actually, I meant James Cameron. But yeah, I agree with you 100% about Summer "Cameron" Glau. Her features can give that same sort of robotic look that worked so well for Schwarzenegger, only in a much more attractive package.
According to a Military & Aerospace item, such software has to combine limited observations with subject expertise, general knowledge, reasoning, and by asking what-if questions.
I see we're still on track for Judgment Day, even if it's taken a bit longer than Cameron originally estimated.
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Terminator: The Skynet Funding Bill is passed. The system goes on-line August 4th, 1997. Human decisions are removed from strategic defense. Skynet begins to learn at a geometric rate. It becomes self-aware at 2:14 a.m. Eastern time, August 29th. In a panic, they try to pull the plug.
Sarah: Skynet fights back.
Terminator: Yes. It launches its missiles against the targets in Russia.
John: Why attack Russia? Aren't they our friends now?
Terminator: Because Skynet knows the Russian counter-attack will eliminate its enemies over here.
You are the one who brought up the fact that despite its recent failings you're still proud.
And why should I not be? I did not say that I was proud of what the TSA is doing, or anything else of that nature. Had you actually read the rest of my post you might have grasped that, instead you immediately focused on something you felt you could use to minimize or demean an American.
Thing is, there's a hell of a lot more to this country and its people than one errant Administration. The United States is a complicated place, far more so than many countries simply because of the diversity of those who have made their home here. In your infinite wisdom, you have decided that we are a worthless people because of the actions of a few. Should I make the same claim about Iraq's people? How about Russia and China? Should I pigeonhole billions of human beings as being unworthy of having pride in their respective cultures, and all they have to offer, just because I don't agree with their leaders or their policies? No? Well, that's what you're doing to our 300 million or so. A very narrow vision.
You, my friend, need to broaden your horizons, not me.
Unless you've actually lived in another country for a few years then your opinion is worthless.
That applies to the GP as well, dimbulb, who is apparently just as ignorant and anti-American as you are. What did I say that in any way criticized the people of any other country? Or are you just offended that an American has the right to say, "hey, I love my country, and I like living here"? Am I not allowed to enjoy any part of my existence, given that I live in the United States? Or is everyone on this planet supposed to hate us, including ourselves? What kind of swill are you peddling, anyway?
And my opinion of my own country is hardly worthless: odds are I know a lot more about it than you do, Mr. Educated. I probably know a lot more about North Korea than your hypothetical North Korean will ever be allowed to know about my country. No, I've never been there, but I've had Korean friends over the years, so I understand some things. I understand that I probably don't want to live there. Hell, if you'd bothered to read my post (and others like it) you'll realize that I'm perfectly willing to openly discuss and acknowledge our faults, and the problems with our current government. Furthermore, as an American, I'm allowed to do that... I can't speak for the North Korean you mentioned, but I suspect his openly criticizing his government would be unwise.
Honestly, I'm not for censorship as a general rule, but there ought to be some standards. Dipsticks like you ought not to be allowed on this site... you're irritating and serve no purpose.
And it was... but perhaps a bit too subtle for some people. "Uninstalled Mode" indeed! I'm still running my Uncopy of Vista in Uninstalled mode myself.
The TSA is in the process of doing what the FBI did back in the fifties, that is, overreach. The disease of unaccountability has infected that entire organization, and nothing positive will happen until they've gone way too far, abused too many people. They're on track though... I give them a couple more years.
Yes, you are. And there are still a lot of good things happening in this country, and for the most part I enjoy my life here. Then again, you don't live here and apparently most of what you know you get through the media or from Slashdot, so I suppose your attitude should be expected.
Let's get right to the core... not only is this not about race, as such, it's not even about property (the Feds couldn't care less about some used pieces of consumer electronics.) It's about the information stored in them. That's what they want, for any of a number of reasons. Whether it be terrorist plans, corporate info of one kind or another, or for that matter any examples of copyright infringement they can find (and, of course, any good porn) it's all about the data. They've said as much: it's intelligence gathering.
Personally, I think there's a lot more similarity between the RIAA's behavior and the Scientology. Just as brutal, just as willfully ignorant of any facts, just as determined to win at all costs. Like Hubbard himself said, "Never defend, always attack."
Oh, I'm well aware of that and I knew someone would point it out (this being Slashdot) but that's only an issue if the plane is traveling at cruising altitude. If you're going to shoot a terrorist, wait until the plane is down to a couple thousand feet. You can survive a few holes then (hell, a plane coming in to Florida some years ago lost a good part of the upper fuselage, and other than one flight attendant being sucked out, nobody else was killed.)
Whether or not passengers should be armed or not is really a separate issue, I was just commenting on the difference between how we perceive security since that time (although a heavily-armed populace tends to be secure against people with boxcutter knives.) Sure, if some security person had noticed that gun, it would have been confiscated, she might have been questioned, but there wouldn't have been much more to it than that. Nowadays... well, I'd probably be visiting her in prison, because the presumption would be that she intended to do harm with that weapon. Guilty, and we don't much care if you're innocent. Back then, the presumption would have been that she made a mistake.
More to the point, it's hard for me to understand how stealing laptops helps me be more secure (if you confiscate something and never return it, well, pretty much you just stole it.) Demonstrating that a device functions as expected... okay, I guess I can buy that. At least you know it's not a dummy packed full of C4. But insisting that passengers reveal passwords, and then just confiscating the equipment anyway? What is going on here? The government can call it "intelligence gathering" if it wants, but this is way out of line.
where a traveler would be better off shipping his or her laptop separately rather than trying to take it on a plane. This is starting to get out of hand: confiscating personal property without cause? What the Hell? The government must be running short on laptops, I guess. Twenty years ago I'd have said this could never happen here, if anyone had asked. Sorry to see that I'd have been wrong.
In 1984, I remember my aunt flew from Chicago to Boston, with a.44 Magnum and a box of cartridges in her suitcase. Nobody noticed, nobody cared, she didn't even think twice about it (I'll tell you though, had there been any boxcutter-wielding bastards on that plane she'd have killed them all. You don't know my aunt.) Can you imagine trying that today? One group of Islamic assholes causes some damage and just look at what we've done to ourselves.
I'm still proud of my country but not as much as I used to be. That bothers me. What also bothers me is that bad behavior on the part of the TSA and other government organs is in danger of becoming institutionalized, which will make it very difficult to eliminate.
Slashdot Mirror
Actually, I meant James Cameron. But yeah, I agree with you 100% about Summer "Cameron" Glau. Her features can give that same sort of robotic look that worked so well for Schwarzenegger, only in a much more attractive package.
According to a Military & Aerospace item, such software has to combine limited observations with subject expertise, general knowledge, reasoning, and by asking what-if questions.
I see we're still on track for Judgment Day, even if it's taken a bit longer than Cameron originally estimated.
----
Terminator: The Skynet Funding Bill is passed. The system goes on-line August 4th, 1997. Human decisions are removed from strategic defense. Skynet begins to learn at a geometric rate. It becomes self-aware at 2:14 a.m. Eastern time, August 29th. In a panic, they try to pull the plug.
Sarah: Skynet fights back.
Terminator: Yes. It launches its missiles against the targets in Russia.
John: Why attack Russia? Aren't they our friends now?
Terminator: Because Skynet knows the Russian counter-attack will eliminate its enemies over here.
Semantic Web Getting Real
Just what we need. Yet another version of RealPlayer.
You are the one who brought up the fact that despite its recent failings you're still proud.
And why should I not be? I did not say that I was proud of what the TSA is doing, or anything else of that nature. Had you actually read the rest of my post you might have grasped that, instead you immediately focused on something you felt you could use to minimize or demean an American.
Thing is, there's a hell of a lot more to this country and its people than one errant Administration. The United States is a complicated place, far more so than many countries simply because of the diversity of those who have made their home here. In your infinite wisdom, you have decided that we are a worthless people because of the actions of a few. Should I make the same claim about Iraq's people? How about Russia and China? Should I pigeonhole billions of human beings as being unworthy of having pride in their respective cultures, and all they have to offer, just because I don't agree with their leaders or their policies? No? Well, that's what you're doing to our 300 million or so. A very narrow vision.
You, my friend, need to broaden your horizons, not me.
Unless you've actually lived in another country for a few years then your opinion is worthless.
... I can't speak for the North Korean you mentioned, but I suspect his openly criticizing his government would be unwise.
... you're irritating and serve no purpose.
That applies to the GP as well, dimbulb, who is apparently just as ignorant and anti-American as you are. What did I say that in any way criticized the people of any other country? Or are you just offended that an American has the right to say, "hey, I love my country, and I like living here"? Am I not allowed to enjoy any part of my existence, given that I live in the United States? Or is everyone on this planet supposed to hate us, including ourselves? What kind of swill are you peddling, anyway?
And my opinion of my own country is hardly worthless: odds are I know a lot more about it than you do, Mr. Educated. I probably know a lot more about North Korea than your hypothetical North Korean will ever be allowed to know about my country. No, I've never been there, but I've had Korean friends over the years, so I understand some things. I understand that I probably don't want to live there. Hell, if you'd bothered to read my post (and others like it) you'll realize that I'm perfectly willing to openly discuss and acknowledge our faults, and the problems with our current government. Furthermore, as an American, I'm allowed to do that
Honestly, I'm not for censorship as a general rule, but there ought to be some standards. Dipsticks like you ought not to be allowed on this site
It's not paranoia if they are out to get you and I've read science fiction since I was a kid.
Notice my sig. Notice the GP's moderation. Then just forget about it ... U.S.-bashing is about 20% fact plus 80% ignorance.
That old guy obviously hates America.
He probably does hate what it's become. That veteran probably knows better than anyone born after the War just how much we've thrown away.
And it was ... but perhaps a bit too subtle for some people. "Uninstalled Mode" indeed! I'm still running my Uncopy of Vista in Uninstalled mode myself.
The TSA is in the process of doing what the FBI did back in the fifties, that is, overreach. The disease of unaccountability has infected that entire organization, and nothing positive will happen until they've gone way too far, abused too many people. They're on track though ... I give them a couple more years.
I'm not trying to troll here, but why?
Yes, you are. And there are still a lot of good things happening in this country, and for the most part I enjoy my life here. Then again, you don't live here and apparently most of what you know you get through the media or from Slashdot, so I suppose your attitude should be expected.
They've been known to make exceptions to the Constitution when it comes to child pornography.
... it's not really a Constitution any longer, is it.
Which means that
It looks exactly like Word did a few years ago, and has all the features most people use.
Yes, and there are a lot of people that wish Word still looked like it did a few years ago.
Fortunately, where these guys are going is unlikely to ever be much of a tourist attraction.
They've obviously never been to my toilet after I've had Mexican food and beer!
... it's just none of the expeditions sent to date ever returned.
Oh, they've tried
Yeah, I knew that, actually, but I just woke up.
Nah ... there are already too many assholes putting junk in orbit nowadays.
I'd go for Gamma Sensing Permanent Orbital Telescope. Or maybe Comprehensive Orbital Weapons Platform And Telescopic Targeting Interface.
Let's get right to the core ... not only is this not about race, as such, it's not even about property (the Feds couldn't care less about some used pieces of consumer electronics.) It's about the information stored in them. That's what they want, for any of a number of reasons. Whether it be terrorist plans, corporate info of one kind or another, or for that matter any examples of copyright infringement they can find (and, of course, any good porn) it's all about the data. They've said as much: it's intelligence gathering.
Personally, I think there's a lot more similarity between the RIAA's behavior and the Scientology. Just as brutal, just as willfully ignorant of any facts, just as determined to win at all costs. Like Hubbard himself said, "Never defend, always attack."
A lighter version would be helpful to hikers or soldiers who don't have easy access to electricity.
Sergeant: Private!
Private: Sir!
Seargeant: Walk faster! We're trying to reach HQ.
Green text on black background is the only way to go!
Nah, that's old school. Amber on a black background is what you want.
The procedure is this: they take your laptop and you don't get it back.
Oh, I'm well aware of that and I knew someone would point it out (this being Slashdot) but that's only an issue if the plane is traveling at cruising altitude. If you're going to shoot a terrorist, wait until the plane is down to a couple thousand feet. You can survive a few holes then (hell, a plane coming in to Florida some years ago lost a good part of the upper fuselage, and other than one flight attendant being sucked out, nobody else was killed.)
... well, I'd probably be visiting her in prison, because the presumption would be that she intended to do harm with that weapon. Guilty, and we don't much care if you're innocent. Back then, the presumption would have been that she made a mistake.
... okay, I guess I can buy that. At least you know it's not a dummy packed full of C4. But insisting that passengers reveal passwords, and then just confiscating the equipment anyway? What is going on here? The government can call it "intelligence gathering" if it wants, but this is way out of line.
Whether or not passengers should be armed or not is really a separate issue, I was just commenting on the difference between how we perceive security since that time (although a heavily-armed populace tends to be secure against people with boxcutter knives.) Sure, if some security person had noticed that gun, it would have been confiscated, she might have been questioned, but there wouldn't have been much more to it than that. Nowadays
More to the point, it's hard for me to understand how stealing laptops helps me be more secure (if you confiscate something and never return it, well, pretty much you just stole it.) Demonstrating that a device functions as expected
Time for that TrueCrypt partition, I guess.
where a traveler would be better off shipping his or her laptop separately rather than trying to take it on a plane. This is starting to get out of hand: confiscating personal property without cause? What the Hell? The government must be running short on laptops, I guess. Twenty years ago I'd have said this could never happen here, if anyone had asked. Sorry to see that I'd have been wrong.
.44 Magnum and a box of cartridges in her suitcase. Nobody noticed, nobody cared, she didn't even think twice about it (I'll tell you though, had there been any boxcutter-wielding bastards on that plane she'd have killed them all. You don't know my aunt.) Can you imagine trying that today? One group of Islamic assholes causes some damage and just look at what we've done to ourselves.
In 1984, I remember my aunt flew from Chicago to Boston, with a
I'm still proud of my country but not as much as I used to be. That bothers me. What also bothers me is that bad behavior on the part of the TSA and other government organs is in danger of becoming institutionalized, which will make it very difficult to eliminate.
GLAST is already a catchier name than Hubble.
Yes, and Hubble did have the unfortunate quality of rhyming with "trouble".
GLAST does have rather a Russian flavor to it, though.