I am looking for work in a professional role. I'm a recent graduate with not much experience in work past the stereotypical student jobs. I've contemplated asking about expectations re Blackberries during the interview process (by the 2nd or 3rd interview anways). Has anyone been successful with this strategy... are employeers generally honest about their expectations on this matter? I'm concerned that I'm going to be stuck answering blackberry e-mails during after-hours and not being paid. Even if paid, it takes away from the life-work balance.
And for those of you who turn off your Blackberries, have you informed your work that this would be the case? Did you have a separate communication method when the shit really hit the fan?
Don't know. But that is an interesting thought. I suppose that is one way you could get the beancounters to not question the costs. Though I think serious problems could be had if numbers are fudged on munitions and the dangerous type stuff.
I'm sure getting hit by a toilet seat falling from 80,000 ft. gonna hurt too (yes, terminal velocity, etc). Could this be a new secret weapon? (kidding, of course)
Good to know. Mine is mostly for some what statistics use. I don't care too much for benchmarking at long as it is "close" enough. As long as speed is comparable to a P4 something or other, for the number of cases I'm running and types of calucations, it won't be a problem. The Core2 chips are just phenomenal at multitasking. I think it will work just fine from what you say. Thanks for replying!
If it feels fast enough and doesn't crash, fine with me. Since my Mac is non-Intel, the VM stuff on the single CPU G5 systems is really slow - it could be partly because only 1 GB of RAM. Then again, I know I need to upgrade soon anyways.
Per other poster, Gates is the richest mac. I'm sure everyone at Apple would love to be in MS's position with all its assets. At this point, Apple would be foolish to try and unbundle OS X from the hardware. Why? Factors of scaling. For Apple to be as profitable as it is now while relying on users using commodity hardware* to purchase and use OS X, they would probably need to sell somewhere close to what MS does in volume and need an Office-suite or other large software revenue generator. With a 3 to 5% overall market share, they'd have to bleed money for years to do it. Most consumers and businesses have Windows-apps that run well (or at least work), and they've invested $1000+ in their PCs. They're not going to run out and buy OS X and replace all their programs. Perhaps buy new hardware too? I don't think its going to happen (like to I'm a Mac user) but I don't think so. I don't think its a question of if Apple want to do this, its a matter of how long they could sustain the business and keep themselves employed.
* Assume hardware 20 to 25% cheaper and not discount warranties well as the higher cost of upgrades through Apple-direct which add to their profit margins on each order.
Wondering what the performance is like for you running the Engineering Apps on a virtualized desktop. I'm looking to upgrade my iMac G5 in coming months. Would prefer to not have to buy a PC (as I'm doing some work with math-heavy applications) but some of the apps are Windows-only. And keep a Mac on the same desk. Space constraint + extra electricity, etc. Im hopeing a Core2 iMac or MacPro would do quite nicely.
Hi, this is your boss. Its nice to know one person acknowledges this. My current laptop is too cheap. Its not worth as much as I know I am worth. I need a laptop with (I think my interns calll it "Bling" nowadays): 24K Gold outside and diamond encrusted keyboard keys. I have a meeting with CHAOS tomorrow and I need to impress (those groups striving for world domination, sheesh! a tough bunch). Oh did I mention?... the supplier closes in 10 minutes. Have a flight at 06:00 tomorrow. Need it on my desk by 05:00. I just lost $100k typing this. My time is valuable. Hurry!
Reading the current literature can be helpful in scientific fields. At the least, it might help by process of elimination which ideas will not work. I get the feeling as I'm completing my degree that too many papers are a regurgitation of previous works. Current literature might stop creative or legitimate attempts at solving problems. WIth more books and journals published than ever, it can't be any easier to stay "current".
I believe the most important, before figuring out the rest about the size of government is: "How do I mimimize my income tax and maximize my return?". If we can figure out the answer to that question, only then can we asnwer all other questions about government.
I've read that the moon dust eats away at most of the seals that were used on the moon lander. Are they using rubber seals? Or something else? Have they made any progress on the technology to stop the moon dust from eating at it?
1. A television station. Local community news. Possibly a shopping channel. Tease on shopping channel that a ticket back to Earth is comming up as an item for sale but never offer it! 2. Magnifiying glasses and mirrors. I've had fun reflecting sun beams in people's eyes. I'm sure the moon people will having doing it to us Earthlings. Only we'll never know who did it. 3. A limitless supply of drugs and other entertainment. If you're never coming back, then you might as well have a hell of a time!
I think it would appease the gods more to throw all the American Idol contestans into the volcano instead. Naked virgins are worth saving. At least, any god I would believe in would think the same thing!
I didn't want to "ruin" my post with a note I was being sarcastic. In truth, I would think the actual solution would be to have locally run sites within neighborhoods, towns, e.g. smaller boundaries. There's no reason a kid should actually have to share all their info on Webspace for complete strangers (and potentially predators) from looking at it. Password protecting the sites and having a vouching system where someone vouches' the childs identity (again to prevent predators) would be a better idea. They can leave all personal info and school names out as well.
Just an idea. I think local businesses and ISPs to promote their names, might donate for free a site to the community. Would also be a lot easier to stop / contain harrassment from going on on much larger sites like Myspace since a local person would overlook the content. In case that would be a concern.
Heck, if the Senators are so concerned about it, why don't they just give the money from their own pockets to fund this? Why waste taxpayers' money on arguing in circles and getting Interest groups involved?
Its about time they suggest this idea. However, I think there should be a bit more careful thought. We have to ask ourselves, not who are we trying to protect, but who would be breaking the law and how do we stop these people from breaking the law again?
This is why I propose, we do not threaten the content providers with breaking the law. Instead we should imprison the kids. Afterall, they're the ones sneaking behind their parent's, lawmakers and politician's backs! How dare they share photos of their friends' birthday parties!
2000, 2003 and XP only require that a qualifying version of a CD of their OS be inserted in the drive during the install. I don't know of any that required the who OS be installed in the first place before upgrading. Definately a PITA.
I agree on your points except for the Apple Keyboard.
I've been using their Bluetooth keyboard for a year now and the same looking model but USB for 2 years previous. I love their keyboards and I find they're the most comforatble and easy to use. In fact I USB one which was on my Mac on my PC now. I don't want some big monstrous keyboard that takes up too much space and has 100 extra keys for nothing but "multimedia" features. This is where Logitech fails. Their mice are better than the Apple ones though.
If I understand the way DVDs are manufactured, the content producers all share only a handful of companies that record copies of the masters onto the discs. So the DVDs in one of these factories could be for different studios all under the same roof.
If this is the case, wouldn't it be to the advantage of these "manufacturers" to choose one format, esp. one that has the lowest (if any) licencing / royalty fees attached to it? If you do hybrid discs, I'm sure your adding to the costs no matter which way you look at it. Content producers and manufactuers all end up paying for it effecting their bottom lines. Oh, and the bottoms of Consumers!!
Interesting. Does the VTPI have any governance or influence on the acutal outcomes of Transit in Victoria?
Victoria and Vancouver in general as far as public transit seem a lot better off than other Canadian cities. I know having lived in on the East coast and being in Ontario presently, that there's no where near the same infracstructure. I've been to Vancouver on trips but not Victoria. def. interested in visting/ and prospecting moving to Victoria.
I really think we need to carefully think about our development. We need to consider city planning. Not just for convineince factors. Or global warming. Health and limited resources are key to the problems. I don't think breathing in all the crap that cars put out as emissions is good for us.
If there's any correlation its lack of exercise
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I'm a quite disappointed, if true that kids are overweight in suburbia. There's plenty of oppotunity: large parks to play in (which is free!) and at least where I live there are some local wooded trails. I've been biking, jogging and walking through those trails for some time now. One observation though is that most people using the parks have a dog. That might be one link.
But more than anything, people have to stop driving all over the place. One has to do with sheer laziness. Something the kids learn. I should feel safe walking on the streets (a question of coverage of sidewalks and not havng to cross major thorough fares with crazy drivers trying to run me over.
The big thing, IMO from stopping the laziness: big box stores. And its where a lot of people shop. In most of the communities I've observed in Ontario, Quebec, and NE U.S., the bix box stores tend to be at the outermost edges of the suburban areas. No easily accessible side walks, public transit. Its all poor city planing.
As an example, this summer, I decided I was going to go to shop at a big box store. The store is no more than 15 minutes each way walk. At least figuratively when you take the main road and drive over. But it was a nice day. So I walk for 10 minutes. I figure a shortcut/pathway I could take would surely lead to the store. Nope, city didn't build em. So I ended up taking the only way there. detour. Took an extra 10 minutes each way. Yeah, I drive now.
After reading this, it seems you have a slower metabolism that your colleague. You're taking all the right steps, diet, exercise, weight lifiting. It takes a while but you'll feel better!
I might suggest (depending on your fitness) to do some more intense cadio (faster walking, biking, light jog). That's what really helps out more.
I think governments have the whole idea of "protecting" passengers as the ethos of ensuring airtravel wrong. I think reasonable meausres should take care of most problems: improve perimeter security so no one can sneak in, fire guns or anything at planes from a reasonable distance, fix the internal secruity of the airport: the baggage handlers, people behind the scenes and security screening on the planes are really whats needed most for security.
Here's why I think airline travel is down (or at least why I don't/hate to fly):
1) Luggage. I need it. Don't make it go missing. 2) Crappy food. 3) Endless delays. If you're leaving at 3:00 and you want me to show up at 1:00 for "screening" me, why can't you leave at 3:00? I sometimes leave 2 or 3 hours later. 4) The bigger one I'm "afraid" of but I know its prob out of proportion: plane safety/maintenance. If I'm supposed to be so afraid of airline terrorism, shouldn't I be eqaully concerned of electrical fire, hailrine stress cracks in the metal finally giving in mid-flight, or the mechanic not tightening a few bolts correctly? 5) No sex anywhere on the plane.
Seems to me that Apple's policy of keeping everything super-secretive got in the way. I'm not saying companies should register product names well in advance. But I wonder if this policy isn' the reason for Apple trying to copete with Cisco on the name.
iJobs would be a great name for an Internet-based optician. Any takers?
Personally, I think the "i" product names were cute at first but are starting to get irritating.
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I am looking for work in a professional role. I'm a recent graduate with not much experience in work past the stereotypical student jobs. I've contemplated asking about expectations re Blackberries during the interview process (by the 2nd or 3rd interview anways). Has anyone been successful with this strategy ... are employeers generally honest about their expectations on this matter? I'm concerned that I'm going to be stuck answering blackberry e-mails during after-hours and not being paid. Even if paid, it takes away from the life-work balance.
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And for those of you who turn off your Blackberries, have you informed your work that this would be the case? Did you have a separate communication method when the shit really hit the fan?
Though I wouldn't mind, using an idea from an earlier post of mine, answering Blackberry messages while at the beach in the Office: http://ask.slashdot.org/comments.pl?sid=198407&ci
Don't know. But that is an interesting thought. I suppose that is one way you could get the beancounters to not question the costs. Though I think serious problems could be had if numbers are fudged on munitions and the dangerous type stuff.
I'm sure getting hit by a toilet seat falling from 80,000 ft. gonna hurt too (yes, terminal velocity, etc). Could this be a new secret weapon? (kidding, of course)
Good to know. Mine is mostly for some what statistics use. I don't care too much for benchmarking at long as it is "close" enough. As long as speed is comparable to a P4 something or other, for the number of cases I'm running and types of calucations, it won't be a problem. The Core2 chips are just phenomenal at multitasking. I think it will work just fine from what you say. Thanks for replying!
If it feels fast enough and doesn't crash, fine with me. Since my Mac is non-Intel, the VM stuff on the single CPU G5 systems is really slow - it could be partly because only 1 GB of RAM. Then again, I know I need to upgrade soon anyways.
Per other poster, Gates is the richest mac. I'm sure everyone at Apple would love to be in MS's position with all its assets. At this point, Apple would be foolish to try and unbundle OS X from the hardware. Why? Factors of scaling. For Apple to be as profitable as it is now while relying on users using commodity hardware* to purchase and use OS X, they would probably need to sell somewhere close to what MS does in volume and need an Office-suite or other large software revenue generator. With a 3 to 5% overall market share, they'd have to bleed money for years to do it. Most consumers and businesses have Windows-apps that run well (or at least work), and they've invested $1000+ in their PCs. They're not going to run out and buy OS X and replace all their programs. Perhaps buy new hardware too? I don't think its going to happen (like to I'm a Mac user) but I don't think so. I don't think its a question of if Apple want to do this, its a matter of how long they could sustain the business and keep themselves employed.
* Assume hardware 20 to 25% cheaper and not discount warranties well as the higher cost of upgrades through Apple-direct which add to their profit margins on each order.
Wondering what the performance is like for you running the Engineering Apps on a virtualized desktop. I'm looking to upgrade my iMac G5 in coming months. Would prefer to not have to buy a PC (as I'm doing some work with math-heavy applications) but some of the apps are Windows-only. And keep a Mac on the same desk. Space constraint + extra electricity, etc. Im hopeing a Core2 iMac or MacPro would do quite nicely.
Hi, this is your boss. Its nice to know one person acknowledges this. My current laptop is too cheap. Its not worth as much as I know I am worth. I need a laptop with (I think my interns calll it "Bling" nowadays): 24K Gold outside and diamond encrusted keyboard keys. I have a meeting with CHAOS tomorrow and I need to impress (those groups striving for world domination, sheesh! a tough bunch). Oh did I mention? ... the supplier closes in 10 minutes. Have a flight at 06:00 tomorrow. Need it on my desk by 05:00. I just lost $100k typing this. My time is valuable. Hurry!
Reading the current literature can be helpful in scientific fields. At the least, it might help by process of elimination which ideas will not work. I get the feeling as I'm completing my degree that too many papers are a regurgitation of previous works. Current literature might stop creative or legitimate attempts at solving problems. WIth more books and journals published than ever, it can't be any easier to stay "current".
I believe the most important, before figuring out the rest about the size of government is: "How do I mimimize my income tax and maximize my return?". If we can figure out the answer to that question, only then can we asnwer all other questions about government.
Neato, thanks for the reply.
I've read that the moon dust eats away at most of the seals that were used on the moon lander. Are they using rubber seals? Or something else? Have they made any progress on the technology to stop the moon dust from eating at it?
1. A television station. Local community news. Possibly a shopping channel. Tease on shopping channel that a ticket back to Earth is comming up as an item for sale but never offer it!
2. Magnifiying glasses and mirrors. I've had fun reflecting sun beams in people's eyes. I'm sure the moon people will having doing it to us Earthlings. Only we'll never know who did it.
3. A limitless supply of drugs and other entertainment. If you're never coming back, then you might as well have a hell of a time!
I think it would appease the gods more to throw all the American Idol contestans into the volcano instead. Naked virgins are worth saving. At least, any god I would believe in would think the same thing!
I didn't want to "ruin" my post with a note I was being sarcastic. In truth, I would think the actual solution would be to have locally run sites within neighborhoods, towns, e.g. smaller boundaries. There's no reason a kid should actually have to share all their info on Webspace for complete strangers (and potentially predators) from looking at it. Password protecting the sites and having a vouching system where someone vouches' the childs identity (again to prevent predators) would be a better idea. They can leave all personal info and school names out as well.
Just an idea. I think local businesses and ISPs to promote their names, might donate for free a site to the community. Would also be a lot easier to stop / contain harrassment from going on on much larger sites like Myspace since a local person would overlook the content. In case that would be a concern.
Heck, if the Senators are so concerned about it, why don't they just give the money from their own pockets to fund this? Why waste taxpayers' money on arguing in circles and getting Interest groups involved?
Its about time they suggest this idea. However, I think there should be a bit more careful thought. We have to ask ourselves, not who are we trying to protect, but who would be breaking the law and how do we stop these people from breaking the law again?
This is why I propose, we do not threaten the content providers with breaking the law. Instead we should imprison the kids. Afterall, they're the ones sneaking behind their parent's, lawmakers and politician's backs! How dare they share photos of their friends' birthday parties!
2000, 2003 and XP only require that a qualifying version of a CD of their OS be inserted in the drive during the install. I don't know of any that required the who OS be installed in the first place before upgrading. Definately a PITA.
Thanks for the info. I'm really a non-techie on this stuff and though it was substanially easier to tap into the phones. At least I'm reassured now.
(Unless everyone that modded you *are* tapping the phones!!!). Kidding!
I agree on your points except for the Apple Keyboard.
I've been using their Bluetooth keyboard for a year now and the same looking model but USB for 2 years previous. I love their keyboards and I find they're the most comforatble and easy to use. In fact I USB one which was on my Mac on my PC now. I don't want some big monstrous keyboard that takes up too much space and has 100 extra keys for nothing but "multimedia" features. This is where Logitech fails. Their mice are better than the Apple ones though.
If I understand the way DVDs are manufactured, the content producers all share only a handful of companies that record copies of the masters onto the discs. So the DVDs in one of these factories could be for different studios all under the same roof.
If this is the case, wouldn't it be to the advantage of these "manufacturers" to choose one format, esp. one that has the lowest (if any) licencing / royalty fees attached to it? If you do hybrid discs, I'm sure your adding to the costs no matter which way you look at it. Content producers and manufactuers all end up paying for it effecting their bottom lines. Oh, and the bottoms of Consumers!!
Interesting. Does the VTPI have any governance or influence on the acutal outcomes of Transit in Victoria?
Victoria and Vancouver in general as far as public transit seem a lot better off than other Canadian cities. I know having lived in on the East coast and being in Ontario presently, that there's no where near the same infracstructure. I've been to Vancouver on trips but not Victoria. def. interested in visting/ and prospecting moving to Victoria.
I really think we need to carefully think about our development. We need to consider city planning. Not just for convineince factors. Or global warming. Health and limited resources are key to the problems. I don't think breathing in all the crap that cars put out as emissions is good for us.
I'm a quite disappointed, if true that kids are overweight in suburbia. There's plenty of oppotunity: large parks to play in (which is free!) and at least where I live there are some local wooded trails. I've been biking, jogging and walking through those trails for some time now. One observation though is that most people using the parks have a dog. That might be one link.
But more than anything, people have to stop driving all over the place. One has to do with sheer laziness. Something the kids learn. I should feel safe walking on the streets (a question of coverage of sidewalks and not havng to cross major thorough fares with crazy drivers trying to run me over.
The big thing, IMO from stopping the laziness: big box stores. And its where a lot of people shop. In most of the communities I've observed in Ontario, Quebec, and NE U.S., the bix box stores tend to be at the outermost edges of the suburban areas. No easily accessible side walks, public transit. Its all poor city planing.
As an example, this summer, I decided I was going to go to shop at a big box store. The store is no more than 15 minutes each way walk. At least figuratively when you take the main road and drive over. But it was a nice day. So I walk for 10 minutes. I figure a shortcut/pathway I could take would surely lead to the store. Nope, city didn't build em. So I ended up taking the only way there. detour. Took an extra 10 minutes each way. Yeah, I drive now.
After reading this, it seems you have a slower metabolism that your colleague. You're taking all the right steps, diet, exercise, weight lifiting. It takes a while but you'll feel better!
I might suggest (depending on your fitness) to do some more intense cadio (faster walking, biking, light jog). That's what really helps out more.
Fee to pay for bootcamp: $29.
Fee to make Vista run better: Priceless.
For everything else, use OS X.
I think governments have the whole idea of "protecting" passengers as the ethos of ensuring airtravel wrong. I think reasonable meausres should take care of most problems: improve perimeter security so no one can sneak in, fire guns or anything at planes from a reasonable distance, fix the internal secruity of the airport: the baggage handlers, people behind the scenes and security screening on the planes are really whats needed most for security.
Here's why I think airline travel is down (or at least why I don't/hate to fly):
1) Luggage. I need it. Don't make it go missing.
2) Crappy food.
3) Endless delays. If you're leaving at 3:00 and you want me to show up at 1:00 for "screening" me, why can't you leave at 3:00? I sometimes leave 2 or 3 hours later.
4) The bigger one I'm "afraid" of but I know its prob out of proportion: plane safety/maintenance. If I'm supposed to be so afraid of airline terrorism, shouldn't I be eqaully concerned of electrical fire, hailrine stress cracks in the metal finally giving in mid-flight, or the mechanic not tightening a few bolts correctly?
5) No sex anywhere on the plane.
Yeah, I'm sure DARPA and company are *real* impresses with the tags on this article.
Come on? A Quake tag after millions of dollars in research? There should be a uber-weapon tag too!
Besides, what exactly does a video-game have to do with a fictional video game? I think the rail gun idea came before quake.
Seems to me that Apple's policy of keeping everything super-secretive got in the way. I'm not saying companies should register product names well in advance. But I wonder if this policy isn' the reason for Apple trying to copete with Cisco on the name.
iJobs would be a great name for an Internet-based optician. Any takers?
Personally, I think the "i" product names were cute at first but are starting to get irritating.