For me in my situation this is where good management comes in.
I work in a small team. But everything (repeat EVERYTHING) goes through a helpdesk system. No Ticket, I'm not going to even talk to you. Also gets lots of brownie points from external Auditors.
But I digress. An enforced helpdesk system, and a good TL (excellent in our case) acts, or should act, as a buffer between you and PEBKAC when you are far far busier working on real fire-fighting on production issues.
If they want action they have to go through the TL (with a helpdesk ticket of course) and get their request evaulated and only ONLY if it is deemed absolutely necessary to increase the priority of their request - BUT even then it doesnt mean that your current work gets interrupted.
Management should be there to deflect the sh*t from above so you can effectively work.
Yes, yes I know this isnt always the case and they just chuck it straight down. In which case. Complain to higher up the chain of command, if that doesnt work, keep your head down, handle it as best you can, and get out asap.
As has been pointed out its takes a LOT of resources to keep any type of sub 'afloat' (excuse the pun).
The US has the equipment, its just a question of training training and more training. Like in the Cold War days. I suspect that the US crews (submariners especially) had grown complacent.
In many ways the US Navy should thank the PRC - talk about a wake-up call !
Might even scaremonger a few hundred million dollars out of Congress.
Of course, the conspiracy theorists could hint 'hey, they let the Chinese sub get close, just to scare some funds out of government.' But I suspect not, as this will look very very very bad on all the commanding officers involved.
Although I cannot agree with your statement on 'social programs',(try saving some spending with your military) you are absolutely, correct in suggesting that the only way to get an entire generation interested in sciences is a banner leading national program such as NASA's long-delayed return to the moon.
Not being a troll here, but I am genuinely interested on US 'dotters opinions on this one: just how likely would've a similar decision been made in US courts, and what body would be the one to have done it?
Sorry this sounds like a LOT of hyperbole. Where does this figure of 4,285,00 cameras come from - not the article itself.
And, indeed, even if that figure is correct - that isn't one vast all encompassing government controlled camera network.
It will surely include the cameras that are 'government' controlled (local councils, traffic authorities, police cameras) but many, many more that belong to private companies - in-store cameras, cashpoints (ATM's for our American cousins) run by banks, petrol station forecourts etc. etc.
These cameras are their to protect these companies assets.
Big Brother is NOT watching your every activity. He's not bloody interested.
Yes, I'm also sure that MI5 would/could and can gather all sources of independent CCTV footage to trace the path of people whom they are interested in. But there is no vast single Ministry Of Truth storing all this information somewhere, keeping an eye on each and every citizen.
We're talking about a government here, people. Mostly harmless, most of the time, and downright incompetent the rest of the time!
Have to say, that I think Nintendo have got the pricing just spot on! No only for the console itself, but for the classic games ($5 -> $10), a very very clever strategic move.
No only that, but the price of the new games at ~$10 less than the X360 - gives a clear indication that Nintendo see the X360 as their main competition. Maybe they think that Sony have dropped the ball with their pricing and PR machines!?
No, I'm not a fan boy of any console (in fact I'm a dedicated PC gamer) - but it seems that Nintendo have employed some very smart people for this entire project, considering no-one was really thinking them as a major console player (again) and then last years' E3 and, suddenly, they are ahead of everyone else in terms of buzz. Clever stuff.
Jeanneney is pushing for European libraries to follow in Google's footsteps
Hmm, ok, so since they (the French) insist on lumping the UK as being 'part' of Europe, I wonder how well received The British Library would be 'welcomed' into such an pan-european enterprise!??
Trust me, I work in one of EU institutions, and the French speakers are terrified that the recent influx of 10 East European nations is eating away at the influence of their language. EACH of the 10 'new' nations are more than happy to speak English rather than French as a second tongue.
Ah and don't forget the 'Blade Runner' narration - (the original - not the awful Director's Cut). Harrison Ford's voiceover added tremendously to the overall film.
I just the original would be put on DVD.
"Dear Mr Scott, please please please change your mind..."
* Keyword just is registered, gathers favorite program,new "entrust roundly record 2".
* You study the taste, the favorite so being automatic, you videotape program,"the male be completed algorithm".
* Ground wave 2 tuner loading which corresponds to CATV. 2 programs where broadcast is piled up can be recorded simultaneously,"2 program simultaneous video recordings".
* Relay of the baseball and the soccer becoming extension, without letting escape, you can record,"baseball extended corresponding function".
* Without overlapping it can videotape can reserve continual drama and animation"series reservation".
* It can enjoy to seamless also program and the still picture which are video recording program and in the midst of broadcasting"MyCast view".
* The attachment remote control which adheres to ease of use, actualizes comfortableoperativity.
* with cooperating, recording favorite video recordingprogram to DVD.
* Bulk hard disk loading which records favorite program and the program which becomes matter of concern, steadily and is accumulated."
What does "entrust roundly record " mean? Sounds nice tho'!!
from the 'one distribution-to-rule-them-all-and-in-the-darkness- bind-them' dept ?
I remember the days when IBM was the Evil Empire.
Beware suits bearing gifts!
Slashdot Mirror
Enjoy the time with the family......and many thanks for all the hard work......
Fair Winds and Following Seas!
For me in my situation this is where good management comes in.
I work in a small team. But everything (repeat EVERYTHING) goes through a helpdesk system. No Ticket, I'm not going to even talk to you. Also gets lots of brownie points from external Auditors.
But I digress. An enforced helpdesk system, and a good TL (excellent in our case) acts, or should act, as a buffer between you and PEBKAC when you are far far busier working on real fire-fighting on production issues.
If they want action they have to go through the TL (with a helpdesk ticket of course) and get their request evaulated and only ONLY if it is deemed absolutely necessary to increase the priority of their request - BUT even then it doesnt mean that your current work gets interrupted.
Management should be there to deflect the sh*t from above so you can effectively work.
Yes, yes I know this isnt always the case and they just chuck it straight down. In which case. Complain to higher up the chain of command, if that doesnt work, keep your head down, handle it as best you can, and get out asap.
USB...what's that?
Excellent websites both, many thanks for the links/hints. I'm sure my 2yr old son will love both.
Thanks again.
Do you work for Fox news!?
Talk about alarmist!!
As has been pointed out its takes a LOT of resources to keep any type of sub 'afloat' (excuse the pun).
The US has the equipment, its just a question of training training and more training. Like in the Cold War days. I suspect that the US crews (submariners especially) had grown complacent.
In many ways the US Navy should thank the PRC - talk about a wake-up call !
Might even scaremonger a few hundred million dollars out of Congress.
Of course, the conspiracy theorists could hint 'hey, they let the Chinese sub get close, just to scare some funds out of government.' But I suspect not, as this will look very very very bad on all the commanding officers involved.
You have something against penguins!??
You must be new here.
Mod this up!
Although I cannot agree with your statement on 'social programs',(try saving some spending with your military) you are absolutely, correct in suggesting that the only way to get an entire generation interested in sciences is a banner leading national program such as NASA's long-delayed return to the moon.
Sorry chum, I think the only type of 'beating' will be with yourself!
Not being a troll here, but I am genuinely interested on US 'dotters opinions on this one: just how likely would've a similar decision been made in US courts, and what body would be the one to have done it?
Ok - I'll bite.
'left-wing extremists' ??? So, by that very definition that makes the US slightly to the right of a certain Austrian Corporal?
Think you need to adjust your own 'balance' first, friend.
Sorry this sounds like a LOT of hyperbole. Where does this figure of 4,285,00 cameras come from - not the article itself.
And, indeed, even if that figure is correct - that isn't one vast all encompassing government controlled camera network.
It will surely include the cameras that are 'government' controlled (local councils, traffic authorities, police cameras) but many, many more that belong to private companies - in-store cameras, cashpoints (ATM's for our American cousins) run by banks, petrol station forecourts etc. etc.
These cameras are their to protect these companies assets.
Big Brother is NOT watching your every activity. He's not bloody interested.
Yes, I'm also sure that MI5 would/could and can gather all sources of independent CCTV footage to trace the path of people whom they are interested in. But there is no vast single Ministry Of Truth storing all this information somewhere, keeping an eye on each and every citizen.
We're talking about a government here, people. Mostly harmless, most of the time, and downright incompetent the rest of the time!
Have to say, that I think Nintendo have got the pricing just spot on! No only for the console itself, but for the classic games ($5 -> $10), a very very clever strategic move.
No only that, but the price of the new games at ~$10 less than the X360 - gives a clear indication that Nintendo see the X360 as their main competition. Maybe they think that Sony have dropped the ball with their pricing and PR machines!?
No, I'm not a fan boy of any console (in fact I'm a dedicated PC gamer) - but it seems that Nintendo have employed some very smart people for this entire project, considering no-one was really thinking them as a major console player (again) and then last years' E3 and, suddenly, they are ahead of everyone else in terms of buzz. Clever stuff.
The RIAA must be able to continue to prosecute US citizens even after the dazed survivors of a cataclysmic attack emerge from the smoking ruins!
Personally ( and I know I might be in the minority here) I preferred the original theatrical release to the 'Director's Cut'.
Mr Scott I have a lot of time for - but in this case, I have to disagree.
Mod this up ++ !!
LOL - had to do a double-take when I read this comment.
Moderators learn your pop culture references!
The Neanderthals are still here...they just work for the French bureaucracy.
Hmm, ok, so since they (the French) insist on lumping the UK as being 'part' of Europe, I wonder how well received The British Library would be 'welcomed' into such an pan-european enterprise!??
Trust me, I work in one of EU institutions, and the French speakers are terrified that the recent influx of 10 East European nations is eating away at the influence of their language. EACH of the 10 'new' nations are more than happy to speak English rather than French as a second tongue.
Is that a gun in your hand or are you just pleased to see me ? ....
Personally I think conspiracy theorists will be far more concerned because this article simply comes 'from the dept'..nothing more....
THE dept!!! Scary....
Who are they!? What is their agenda!?
Ah and don't forget the 'Blade Runner' narration - (the original - not the awful Director's Cut). Harrison Ford's voiceover added tremendously to the overall film.
I just the original would be put on DVD.
"Dear Mr Scott, please please please change your mind..."
* Keyword just is registered, gathers favorite program,new "entrust roundly record 2".
* You study the taste, the favorite so being automatic, you videotape program,"the male be completed algorithm".
* Ground wave 2 tuner loading which corresponds to CATV. 2 programs where broadcast is piled up can be recorded simultaneously,"2 program simultaneous video recordings".
* Relay of the baseball and the soccer becoming extension, without letting escape, you can record,"baseball extended corresponding function".
* Without overlapping it can videotape can reserve continual drama and animation"series reservation".
* It can enjoy to seamless also program and the still picture which are video recording program and in the midst of broadcasting"MyCast view".
* The attachment remote control which adheres to ease of use, actualizes comfortableoperativity.
* with cooperating, recording favorite video recordingprogram to DVD.
* Bulk hard disk loading which records favorite program and the program which becomes matter of concern, steadily and is accumulated."
What does "entrust roundly record " mean?
Sounds nice tho'!!
"Waiter! There's a website in my soup!"
from the 'one distribution-to-rule-them-all-and-in-the-darkness- bind-them' dept ?
I remember the days when IBM was the Evil Empire.
Beware suits bearing gifts!
Sorry people, I don't think that a local 'weather' report is worthy of a
I'm as about concerned about minor quakes in the US as I sure most
This is not
trellick
Now THAT is what I call P2P communication!