> I would think that the only prerequisites to being a good journalist would be the ability to research a subject and the ability to communicate your findings in a clear and informative manner
As to the first part, no it's not. There are also the courses on photography, newspaper (or website) layout, communications law, and a score of others that I had to take more than 20 years ago. As to the second, the ability to research and communicate your findings is what separates a good writer from a bad writer.
Regardless, for an interesting look at a world where bloggers are considered at least as important as what are traditionally referred to as journalists, check out the newsflesh trillogy.
What you said. A "journalist" is someone with a degree in communications, journalism (regardless of print or broadcast). Anyone can provide information and term it "news."
Just because I can perform CPR doesn't make me a doctor.
It doesn't take minutes. It takes exactly as long as it does for the person at the keyboard to look up, make some remark to the main character and then glance back down when the computer goes "beep."
That's what I was thinking (about the source, not your cat.) What component of IEEE? I didn't see a specific mention of the Computer Society portion of the organization and the part that would have carried some weight in the proclamation.
They'll find the fact that you connect to a VPN or generic HTTP proxy (over SSL) objectionable. And highly suspicious. And signs that you're most likely a terrorist.
There are few things that confuse me:
"it flouted Einsteinâ(TM)s general theory of relativity" - so does all of Quantum Theory. The point is that once you get to the micro level the rules are different than at the macro level. Then there's the scientist (I'm trying to remember his name) who said the event horizon is the holographic representation of everything in our universe with the information that makes up that hologram stored in the black hole itself.
In terms of a theory of quantum gravity I always like the one that goes back to String Theory (actually M-Theory) that states that some strings are open and anchored while gravity comes from closed-loop strings/gravitons and so less restricted. There's a really good set of PBS videos on the topic. This one talks specifically about it, right around the 5-minute mark.
Unfortunately a lot of times "push" is more accurately stated as "force" as a way to vicariously relive glory days (that often never occurred in the first place.)
But to say it "gets a 'free ride on the private sector'" ignores the fact that the reverse is (possibly) even more the case. We paid for the Internet and did so with the expectation that we would receive and keep certain rights. Instead, Verizon, Comcast and their ilk do everything in their power to clamp down on Internet access and usage either directly (through their greed) or by worming their way back and forth into and out of lobbyist and politically appointed government positions. Add to that the MPAA and RIAA with their (what in a sane world would be illegal) demands that people spend more time in prison for "piracy" than for murder and you see everyone but the public getting a "free ride" for something we already bought.
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> I would think that the only prerequisites to being a good journalist would be the ability to research a subject and the ability to communicate your findings in a clear and informative manner
As to the first part, no it's not. There are also the courses on photography, newspaper (or website) layout, communications law, and a score of others that I had to take more than 20 years ago. As to the second, the ability to research and communicate your findings is what separates a good writer from a bad writer.
Regardless, for an interesting look at a world where bloggers are considered at least as important as what are traditionally referred to as journalists, check out the newsflesh trillogy.
What you said. A "journalist" is someone with a degree in communications, journalism (regardless of print or broadcast). Anyone can provide information and term it "news."
Just because I can perform CPR doesn't make me a doctor.
> likely to shape policies and climate talks for years to come.
Maybe in some countries. You know, like the ones where corporations aren't allowed to buy politicians.
> The Soviets saw Star Wars as a complete joke.
Actually, I think they were OK with Star Wars. Pravda gave The Phantom Menace two thumbs down.
More likely to challenge it now would precipitate a cut to the agency's annual budget.
> Kids can be terrorists too.
That's right kids! And now it's easier than ever with Mattel's My First IED!
It doesn't take minutes. It takes exactly as long as it does for the person at the keyboard to look up, make some remark to the main character and then glance back down when the computer goes "beep."
That's what I was thinking (about the source, not your cat.) What component of IEEE? I didn't see a specific mention of the Computer Society portion of the organization and the part that would have carried some weight in the proclamation.
> It would take an especially incompetent TSA agent
"Suppose you were an idiot. And suppose you were a member of Congress. But I repeat myself." - Mark Twain, a Biography
They'll find the fact that you connect to a VPN or generic HTTP proxy (over SSL) objectionable. And highly suspicious. And signs that you're most likely a terrorist.
> Cost, convenience, and a lack of alternatives.
Are we talking about Valve or hookers?
I'm still chuckling over the use of the words "private" and "cloud" in the same sentence...
Sure, they're hearing us. So is Congress. They just don't care what we're saying.
> Wheeler said last week that he will announce the agency's next step for dealing with net neutrality "soon."
He then added, "But I plan to retire 'sooner'."
Well, that'll stop once it's out of beta ...
Not sure why the link didn't work but trying it again.
There are few things that confuse me: "it flouted Einsteinâ(TM)s general theory of relativity" - so does all of Quantum Theory. The point is that once you get to the micro level the rules are different than at the macro level. Then there's the scientist (I'm trying to remember his name) who said the event horizon is the holographic representation of everything in our universe with the information that makes up that hologram stored in the black hole itself.
In terms of a theory of quantum gravity I always like the one that goes back to String Theory (actually M-Theory) that states that some strings are open and anchored while gravity comes from closed-loop strings/gravitons and so less restricted. There's a really good set of PBS videos on the topic. This one talks specifically about it, right around the 5-minute mark.
Or Open D6. Gotta love rolling two hands full of dice to hit a difficulty number of 15 :)
HereLooks like they like Hitachi a touch above WD. But YMMV.
That's what the drone was trying to find out.
> will (often successfully) push their kids
Unfortunately a lot of times "push" is more accurately stated as "force" as a way to vicariously relive glory days (that often never occurred in the first place.)
If you allow two of them to merge you've cut in half the number of corporations that can buy your vote.
> that only those who designed the algorithm and picked its parameters know
Or someone who took the algorithm.
Besides, a "Major NSA Spying Overhaul" would involve changing the locks and shutting most of the place down.
But to say it "gets a 'free ride on the private sector'" ignores the fact that the reverse is (possibly) even more the case. We paid for the Internet and did so with the expectation that we would receive and keep certain rights. Instead, Verizon, Comcast and their ilk do everything in their power to clamp down on Internet access and usage either directly (through their greed) or by worming their way back and forth into and out of lobbyist and politically appointed government positions. Add to that the MPAA and RIAA with their (what in a sane world would be illegal) demands that people spend more time in prison for "piracy" than for murder and you see everyone but the public getting a "free ride" for something we already bought.