As one of the developers on the first iteration of the BookMater system, I was always concerned that someone could read the credit card info. These were stored in local, unencrypted files that any of the store terminals could connect with. If you could manage to access any of the PC's hard drive, you'd find a directory full of daily transaction files from each cash register. Parsing through these for the credit card info would not be difficult.
At any rate, the old registers have since been replaced so I'm hoping they've modernized the system in this regard. I'm very glad that they still employ people who can act quickly and are taking responsible measures during this unfortunate event.
I stopped caring the moment Matt Smith's Daleks became the colored "Power Ranger" robots. Sorry, I can't cite the exact episode... I didn't care enough to remember it, and haven't watched the show since.
Have you ever tried to sell a diamond?
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For those of you who have wives or girlfriends who will complain about receiving a $5 diamond vs a "real" one, check this out:
http://www.theatlantic.com/issues/82feb/8202diamon d1.htm
"I bent my wookie." -- Ralph Wiggum
Next week, we'll find out that it's illegal to toss away any solicited material that is dropped off at or in front of your office. We'll all be forced to keep a full pile of restaurant menus at our workspaces.
Just think... we'll never have to complain about crazy teleporters cutting us off on the way to work again. Or potholes, I hope. ("Sorry I'm late to work, I hit a pothole while teleporting.")
Now if this data was released just a little earlier, Bush could have addressed this in the State of the Union, rather than something as "old school" as hydrogen-based vehicles. Like those will ever see the light of day!
"This means that only a piece of music can be copied legally if, (a) the composer, songwriter etc. has been dead for at least 70 years, (b)... and (c)..."
So theoretically, Disney's copyrighted works will never expire in Germany, seeing as they cryogenically froze him (assuming the process was complete before he was ever pronounced "Dead".)
No, no, no...
The industry standard for "really big sizes" is always either "Rhode Island" or "Texas".
Example:
http://www.cnn.com/US/9908/18/iceberg/
"Rhode Island-sized iceberg moves into Antarctic ship lanes"
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As one of the developers on the first iteration of the BookMater system, I was always concerned that someone could read the credit card info. These were stored in local, unencrypted files that any of the store terminals could connect with. If you could manage to access any of the PC's hard drive, you'd find a directory full of daily transaction files from each cash register. Parsing through these for the credit card info would not be difficult.
At any rate, the old registers have since been replaced so I'm hoping they've modernized the system in this regard. I'm very glad that they still employ people who can act quickly and are taking responsible measures during this unfortunate event.
I stopped caring the moment Matt Smith's Daleks became the colored "Power Ranger" robots. Sorry, I can't cite the exact episode... I didn't care enough to remember it, and haven't watched the show since.
You forgot to add: "If you are in New York City, do not look other pedestrians in the eye."
... once you hit the 100th cup, you simply turn into an orange blur and can put out fires really fast.
In addition to viewing the entire state population as 'guilty until proven innocent'
In fact, they are saying that the good citizens of New Mexico are 'drunk until proven sober'.
But yes, if you do live in NM, you'd better start contacting your congressperson. It's the best way to instigate change.
...and a Simpsons movie.
For those of you who have wives or girlfriends who will complain about receiving a $5 diamond vs a "real" one, check this out: http://www.theatlantic.com/issues/82feb/8202diamon d1.htm
"I bent my wookie." -- Ralph Wiggum
Next week, we'll find out that it's illegal to toss away any solicited material that is dropped off at or in front of your office. We'll all be forced to keep a full pile of restaurant menus at our workspaces.
You just might see Jar-Jar skating down a set of stairs while shooting up droids with a blaster. *groan*
Just think... we'll never have to complain about crazy teleporters cutting us off on the way to work again. Or potholes, I hope. ("Sorry I'm late to work, I hit a pothole while teleporting.")
Now if this data was released just a little earlier, Bush could have addressed this in the State of the Union, rather than something as "old school" as hydrogen-based vehicles. Like those will ever see the light of day!
"This means that only a piece of music can be copied legally if, (a) the composer, songwriter etc. has been dead for at least 70 years, (b) ... and (c) ..."
So theoretically, Disney's copyrighted works will never expire in Germany, seeing as they cryogenically froze him (assuming the process was complete before he was ever pronounced "Dead".)
No, no, no... The industry standard for "really big sizes" is always either "Rhode Island" or "Texas". Example: http://www.cnn.com/US/9908/18/iceberg/ "Rhode Island-sized iceberg moves into Antarctic ship lanes"