I'm glad that homosexuality isn't as much of a taboo as it was in my parent's or grandparent's time. I hope society continues to become more accepting of peoples preferences.
I for one welcome our new flaming gay overlords... O damn... maybe that isn't such a good thing...and why do our new overlords require us to carry around wet bars of soap?
The bastards evidently used my e-mail address as the spoofed sender for some of them (I don't think they like the fact that I report them to spam cop & the ftc). Their website points to www.pharmacourt.biz.
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Refactoring? In his book, Martin Fowler defines Refactoring as "the process of changing a software system in such a way that it does not alter the external behavior of the code yet improves its internal structure." In other words, you clean up your code but don't change what it does.
Refactoring can be as simple as changing this code:
$exclamation = 'I like '.$pastry.'!';
To this:
$exclamation = "I like $pastry!";
Still does the same thing, but it's easier to read.
It's important to note that I don't need to know anything about the contents of $pastry or how $exclamation is used. The change is completely self-contained and does not affect surrounding code or change what it does. This is Refactoring.
In my experience, the compact flouresents bulbs never match their advertised life span. They ususally die within 6 months. At the premium price, I really wonder how much of a value they are.
I looked around for the various eye glass video screen options. I dropped it after I realized it would kill my eyes. Being constantly connected isn't THAT important.
The idiot will be half blind by the time he is 50.
I've dickered around with both the online forms & the paper forms. I admit that I found the paper forms somewhat confusing at first. But I stuck with it.
- The computer tax software doesn't get me any more of a deduction than what I get on my own.
- I understand all of the questions & what is legal & not legal.
- I know how to modify my behavior for the rest of the year.
- It only cost postage. [Unless you are working on an open source salary;) there is no free Federal tax software.]
1. There is always someone out there dumber than yourself.
2. With a lot of media exposure, a large pay out in the end and unknow odds, people are going to speculate. (The lottery is a bad deal, but it's hyped in all the local media so people take their chance.)
3. The people really going at it are the speculators. They are hoping for some more media attention to boost up the stock price just a bit more.
4. Last one out is a rotten egg!
If you want to stop copyright violations go to a foreign country and start busting the K-Mart and 7-Eleven equivalents that are selling LOTR and Matrix movies on store shelves while the movies are still in the theatres.
What do you mean 7-11 equivalents? In Thailand there are 7-11s all over the place. No joke.
It seems that we are getting lazier and lazier with out punishments. Just throw everyone in the slammer for every infraction. Is jail really necessary for this crime? I think a much higher fine and/or serious community service would benefit society much more...
You are right. The punishment should fit the crime. If someone is caught they should be forced to act in a movie without pay.
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Maybe they should just stay the fuck away from evil Microsoft, and use Linux or Apple, where they might get only a year or two of support before they get dropped.
No. My point is that I think the OS & software industry need to change. I think a little more longevity for their products is important both in terms of cost savings and for IT to put out a more reliable product to our clients.
Microsoft's prodcuts down even get half way stable until their 3 year life cycle is just about over.
Every 3 years we throw our clients into complete chaos. Why? Not because their current system doesn't do what they need it to do. But because we have to "stay current" with technology.
Let's face it. My mom just doesn't need a new OS. She's barely adjusted to her current one.
The replacement for Windows 98 (Windows ME) was not released for the retail public until Sept. 14, 2000. So, if you purchased your Windows 98 software right before ME came out you are only getting 3.25 years of support. For the average home user that is a crappy deal.
Everyone is complaining that no solution works against the spam problem. True, there is no single magic bullet. But instead of throwing up our hands and yelling that we are screwed and let the bastards over run us, we need to break the problem down into workable chunks.
Do you remember how much Norton Antivirus spam you used to get? It's all but gone now. People complained to Symantec and Symantec went hunting. It's one less profitable avenue for spammers to go down. (Now we just need to get Pfzier/Viagra to get a clue.)
There is a lot out there. Don't burn yourself out on it. Just pick your favorite pet peeve and go after it. Report it to the people who will care the most.
Forward your spam about:
- Norton to spamwatch@symantec.com
- 419/Nigerian scam to 419.fcd@usss.treas.gov
- Ebay account scam to spoof@ebay.com
If anybody has anymore let me know.
I make a point of forwarding any spam that has made it past my filters to my spam cop account www.spamcop.net
I set up a distribution list that forwards to both this account and to the FTC: uce@ftc.gov
Also fun is the FDA's over the counter fraud e-mail address: otcfraud@cder.fda.gov (I know I have more penis pumps than I could ever use).
Are you running Java already? This takes no effort! www.astrobastards/uc runs a client on your PC that works with a team of spam fighters by filling in the forms for all those "mortgage loan" spams with believable junk. This is not a DOS attack. Since we have been invited to fill out their contact forms we go ahead and do so. Now when all those insurance & mortgage firms pay the spammers $20 per lead they will get pissed that they paid for garbage. Suddenly prices per address will drop from $20 to $10 to $5 to.05. Eventually it will make it unprofitable to collect contacts this way. We don't fill in credit card information so we don't do anything illegal.
Do you get a spam with an 800 number? Call it & tell them you are pissed. It's their dime.
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...if they just bought Mike Rowe a bottle of viagra.
"From Takara, the folks who brought you Bow-Lingual the dog translator"
Is that why all of my dreams of Britney now involve doggie style?
I'm glad that homosexuality isn't as much of a taboo as it was in my parent's or grandparent's time. I hope society continues to become more accepting of peoples preferences.
I for one welcome our new flaming gay overlords... O damn... maybe that isn't such a good thing...and why do our new overlords require us to carry around wet bars of soap?
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"Definition & Example of Refactoring"
Refactoring?
In his book, Martin Fowler defines Refactoring as "the process of changing a software system in such a way that it does not alter the external behavior of the code yet improves its internal structure." In other words, you clean up your code but don't change what it does.
Refactoring can be as simple as changing this code:
$exclamation = 'I like '.$pastry.'!';
To this:
$exclamation = "I like $pastry!";
Still does the same thing, but it's easier to read.
It's important to note that I don't need to know anything about the contents of $pastry or how $exclamation is used. The change is completely self-contained and does not affect surrounding code or change what it does. This is Refactoring.
Hook her up with this and let slashdot moderate her.
yeah, all those menus in a second language....THATS the cost right there!
I wasn't really being serious about the French-English language issue raising the prices for the phones.
Besides, everyone knows they get their multi-lingual programming done at rock bottom prices in India.
Kindly do the needful.
I don't know the answer but here are some interesting stats on Canadian wireless:
...maybe it's because the Canadian phones need to include both French & English?
http://www.cwta.ca/industry_guide/facts.php3
You know you could really save a lot of money if your country went ahead and consolidated to using just French.
In my experience, the compact flouresents bulbs never match their advertised life span. They ususally die within 6 months. At the premium price, I really wonder how much of a value they are.
I looked around for the various eye glass video screen options. I dropped it after I realized it would kill my eyes. Being constantly connected isn't THAT important.
The idiot will be half blind by the time he is 50.
I've dickered around with both the online forms & the paper forms. I admit that I found the paper forms somewhat confusing at first. But I stuck with it. ;) there is no free Federal tax software.]
- The computer tax software doesn't get me any more of a deduction than what I get on my own.
- I understand all of the questions & what is legal & not legal.
- I know how to modify my behavior for the rest of the year.
- It only cost postage. [Unless you are working on an open source salary
He's a little jittery from his morning cups of coffee, causinng hhimm to hitt some kkeys tooo manny ttimes.
What do they [SCO Investors] know that we don't?
1. There is always someone out there dumber than yourself.
2. With a lot of media exposure, a large pay out in the end and unknow odds, people are going to speculate. (The lottery is a bad deal, but it's hyped in all the local media so people take their chance.)
3. The people really going at it are the speculators. They are hoping for some more media attention to boost up the stock price just a bit more.
4. Last one out is a rotten egg!
Anal probes ?????
If you want to stop copyright violations go to a foreign country and start busting the K-Mart and 7-Eleven equivalents that are selling LOTR and Matrix movies on store shelves while the movies are still in the theatres.
What do you mean 7-11 equivalents? In Thailand there are 7-11s all over the place. No joke.
It seems that we are getting lazier and lazier with out punishments. Just throw everyone in the slammer for every infraction. Is jail really necessary for this crime? I think a much higher fine and/or serious community service would benefit society much more...
You are right. The punishment should fit the crime. If someone is caught they should be forced to act in a movie without pay.
P.S. Here is the bbb.org's report on them so hopefully their privacy statement is correct.
. aspx?id=66191
http://www.bbbnewyork.org/businessreports/Default
Just remember to suck your thumb when you e-mail them your request. http://www.spacekids.com/freestuff/
Maybe they should just stay the fuck away from evil Microsoft, and use Linux or Apple, where they might get only a year or two of support before they get dropped.
No. My point is that I think the OS & software industry need to change. I think a little more longevity for their products is important both in terms of cost savings and for IT to put out a more reliable product to our clients.
Microsoft's prodcuts down even get half way stable until their 3 year life cycle is just about over.
Every 3 years we throw our clients into complete chaos. Why? Not because their current system doesn't do what they need it to do. But because we have to "stay current" with technology.
Let's face it. My mom just doesn't need a new OS. She's barely adjusted to her current one.
I suspect a similar situation developed with Napoleon.
...maybe I shouldn't have said that. My appologies in advance.
People are still terrified of little people to this day.
The replacement for Windows 98 (Windows ME) was not released for the retail public until Sept. 14, 2000. So, if you purchased your Windows 98 software right before ME came out you are only getting 3.25 years of support. For the average home user that is a crappy deal.
From the first article:h appy_face.jpg
http://www.astrobio.net/articles/images/hartmann_
Everyone is complaining that no solution works against the spam problem. True, there is no single magic bullet. But instead of throwing up our hands and yelling that we are screwed and let the bastards over run us, we need to break the problem down into workable chunks.
.05. Eventually it will make it unprofitable to collect contacts this way. We don't fill in credit card information so we don't do anything illegal.
Do you remember how much Norton Antivirus spam you used to get? It's all but gone now. People complained to Symantec and Symantec went hunting. It's one less profitable avenue for spammers to go down. (Now we just need to get Pfzier/Viagra to get a clue.)
There is a lot out there. Don't burn yourself out on it. Just pick your favorite pet peeve and go after it. Report it to the people who will care the most.
Forward your spam about:
- Norton to spamwatch@symantec.com
- 419/Nigerian scam to 419.fcd@usss.treas.gov
- Ebay account scam to spoof@ebay.com
If anybody has anymore let me know.
I make a point of forwarding any spam that has made it past my filters to my spam cop account www.spamcop.net
I set up a distribution list that forwards to both this account and to the FTC: uce@ftc.gov
Also fun is the FDA's over the counter fraud e-mail address: otcfraud@cder.fda.gov (I know I have more penis pumps than I could ever use).
Are you running Java already? This takes no effort!
www.astrobastards/uc runs a client on your PC that works with a team of spam fighters by filling in the forms for all those "mortgage loan" spams with believable junk. This is not a DOS attack. Since we have been invited to fill out their contact forms we go ahead and do so. Now when all those insurance & mortgage firms pay the spammers $20 per lead they will get pissed that they paid for garbage. Suddenly prices per address will drop from $20 to $10 to $5 to
Do you get a spam with an 800 number? Call it & tell them you are pissed. It's their dime.
My problem is I can't get laid. How does your catch all solution of "JUST STOP IT" work for me? You insensitive clod.