Hate to break it to you sunshine, but the largest data warehouse (70 terabytes when last I saw) in the United States, outside of anything in the government, is located in Bentonville Arkansas. If you don't think they're profiling based on the cards you swipe, you're fooling yourself.
I used to work with a guy who would sit, staring at a completely empty, default WindowsXP desktop for HOURS at a time. Just stare.
Peter Gibbons: Well, I generally come in at least fifteen minutes late, ah, I use the side door - that way Lumbergh can't see me, heh - after that I sorta space out for an hour. Bob Porter: Da-uh? Space out? Peter Gibbons: Yeah, I just stare at my desk, but it looks like I'm working. I do that for probably another hour after lunch too, I'd say in a given week I probably only do about fifteen minutes of real, actual, work.
Not that it really matters, but my karma is just spiffy. Aside from a few dings here and there, made up for by accepted submissions and moderated posts, It's probably 50, or within a few points of it, as that's what it was back when they took away the karma scoring..
According the the PGA, anyway. Remember the court case against Casey Martin, the disabled golfer, that by allowing him to ride a cart, it would impair the integrity of the sport?
[Bender]Hey, what about Casey? If he rides a cart, we'll all ride a cart. It'll be anarchy. This is out of my hands now.[/Bender]
Citibank should be able to be fined for sending unencrypted data via UPS because it might cause an accident.
They can be. GLBA, as it's known in the financial services circles, requires any financial institution to design, implement, and maintain controls to protect customer confidential data, which it appears is what was lost. Whether it's an audit trail for a system running on the network, or encryption when travelling on an unprotected network, GLBA dictates that the highest level of care be used when handling customer data. It is something that we in the banking world take very, VERY seriously.
If they so chose, the FTC, the OCC, the SEC, the CFTC, or state insurance regulators could fine Citigroup for violations of GLBA.
Debeers will survive, as they will adjust their business model to accomodate this.
Let me get this straight.. DeBeers will survive because they will adjust their business model? If they follow our favorite poster children for business model obviated by technology, they'll claim buying created diamonds is stealing, sue anyone wearing created diamonds, and legislate a ban on creating diamonds, despite a multitude of non-infringing uses, as any created diamond can be used for jewelry. Then, they'll introduce the "Diamond Plus" created diamond, with lots of crap visibly included in it making it worthless for jewelry, impairing durability for industrial uses, and deteriorating the heat transfer abilities. Because "Diamond Plus" is blessed by DeBeers though, it's the only thing most people can buy.
Quite honestly, you have the 17th amendment to blame for putting us in this shithole. Previously, the senate was an indirect democracy, elected by the state legislatures. The days of the Senate representing the states ended about the same time the federal government began claiming powers not specifically excluded, rather than those specifically granted, which is right around the time the 17th amendment was ratified.
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Humans are more forgiving than a compiler, but humans don't always exhibit the same behavior given the same command. This, for many, is the primary frustration in writing software documentation.
And just what fractional part of 1% of the population even knows about about:config?
I'm not saying it's a good idea, but I think there's a pretty good overlap between this fraction of 1% and the great grandparent's percentage of the population using GPRS data service.
From TFA: There are three MPLMs (Multi-Purpose Logistics Module), named Raffaello, Leonardo and Donatello.
What, Michaelangelo didn't deserve top billing? I'll bet it was the orange bandanna.. What about Krang? I'm just glad to see Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles in the air again!
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Just don't go to the first Google link for Senator Santorum! :)
Hate to break it to you sunshine, but the largest data warehouse (70 terabytes when last I saw) in the United States, outside of anything in the government, is located in Bentonville Arkansas. If you don't think they're profiling based on the cards you swipe, you're fooling yourself.
I'm saddened at what the Internet has become.
Dude.. This is just another step of the Eternal September, lo nearly twelve years ago now.
I used to work with a guy who would sit, staring at a completely empty, default WindowsXP desktop for HOURS at a time. Just stare.
Peter Gibbons: Well, I generally come in at least fifteen minutes late, ah, I use the side door - that way Lumbergh can't see me, heh - after that I sorta space out for an hour.
Bob Porter: Da-uh? Space out?
Peter Gibbons: Yeah, I just stare at my desk, but it looks like I'm working. I do that for probably another hour after lunch too, I'd say in a given week I probably only do about fifteen minutes of real, actual, work.
Like this?
Not that it really matters, but my karma is just spiffy. Aside from a few dings here and there, made up for by accepted submissions and moderated posts, It's probably 50, or within a few points of it, as that's what it was back when they took away the karma scoring..
I posted it.. It took deleting all the "..." crap in the ToC to get it past the lameness filter.
According the the PGA, anyway. Remember the court case against Casey Martin, the disabled golfer, that by allowing him to ride a cart, it would impair the integrity of the sport?
[Bender]Hey, what about Casey? If he rides a cart, we'll all ride a cart. It'll be anarchy. This is out of my hands now.[/Bender]
Citibank should be able to be fined for sending unencrypted data via UPS because it might cause an accident.
They can be. GLBA, as it's known in the financial services circles, requires any financial institution to design, implement, and maintain controls to protect customer confidential data, which it appears is what was lost. Whether it's an audit trail for a system running on the network, or encryption when travelling on an unprotected network, GLBA dictates that the highest level of care be used when handling customer data. It is something that we in the banking world take very, VERY seriously.
If they so chose, the FTC, the OCC, the SEC, the CFTC, or state insurance regulators could fine Citigroup for violations of GLBA.
What if Congress passes a national ID act? He won't be able to live.
Congress already took care of that two weeks ago.
Now you're thinking.. Imagine the possibilities.
Han: Oh crap. We left Chewie at home before leaving for our Kessel run!
[cut to CU on Chewbacca]
Chewbacca: Warrrrrrrrrggggggggggh!
Debeers will survive, as they will adjust their business model to accomodate this.
Let me get this straight.. DeBeers will survive because they will adjust their business model? If they follow our favorite poster children for business model obviated by technology, they'll claim buying created diamonds is stealing, sue anyone wearing created diamonds, and legislate a ban on creating diamonds, despite a multitude of non-infringing uses, as any created diamond can be used for jewelry. Then, they'll introduce the "Diamond Plus" created diamond, with lots of crap visibly included in it making it worthless for jewelry, impairing durability for industrial uses, and deteriorating the heat transfer abilities. Because "Diamond Plus" is blessed by DeBeers though, it's the only thing most people can buy.
Is you DO NOT TALK about the PATRIOT Act!
Quite honestly, you have the 17th amendment to blame for putting us in this shithole. Previously, the senate was an indirect democracy, elected by the state legislatures. The days of the Senate representing the states ended about the same time the federal government began claiming powers not specifically excluded, rather than those specifically granted, which is right around the time the 17th amendment was ratified.
There ain't no way in hell I'm going to do a HEAD request on *anything* I'm puttting in my mouth.
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Humans are more forgiving than a compiler, but humans don't always exhibit the same behavior given the same command. This, for many, is the primary frustration in writing software documentation.
FOR PORN!
Too...many...jokes...must...not...say...the..."c "...word...
Yeah, but, uhhh, why would you want to discuss sheep cun... OHHHHHH! I get it now!
And just what fractional part of 1% of the population even knows about about:config?
I'm not saying it's a good idea, but I think there's a pretty good overlap between this fraction of 1% and the great grandparent's percentage of the population using GPRS data service.
Is anyone aware of a hacker con taking place in Canada?
Uhhhh, cansecwest?
I would assume five since Rubi-Con 5 occurred.
One... Two... Five!
Three sir!
Three!
Be sure to be there for this wonderful presentation.
From TFA: There are three MPLMs (Multi-Purpose Logistics Module), named Raffaello, Leonardo and Donatello.
What, Michaelangelo didn't deserve top billing? I'll bet it was the orange bandanna.. What about Krang? I'm just glad to see Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles in the air again!
Wake me up when they come up with a light weight ultra strength means of transmitting power *and* a wireless tether.