Wouldn't this be an easy way to transfer virus's or trojan horses to people's devices? You're on the subway with your PDA and someone taps your shoulder with their finger, you look the other way for just a second while someone else taps your screen with their pen. You don't even know it happened. Possible?
The "We're at War" excuse begs the question. If we are at war, then why don't we send in military troops and declare martial law? But wait, it could be dangerous in there, so first, let's do some carpet bombing or drop a few daisy cutters.
Let's storm the beaches of Baltimore! Launch the Patriot Act...I mean Missles! Gentlemen, line up at the recruiting stations, we're going to WAR!!
Oh, he meant it only as a figure of speech? Well, then, I guess just set up the fancy cameras and...we'll fight this boring war against terrorists and purse snatchers...
Good point. The reality behind this "investment in security" is that the costs will quickly have to prove themselves to be fiscally justified. If $2 billion in cameras around the USA doesn't start catching terrorists, the administrators/managers of these systems are going to have to find "creative" ways of using the system to generate revenue.
Retired Cop: "Hey, that guy on camera 42 just J-walked and littered. Let's do a facial recog scan.....we have a match....Send him 2 tickets. Add him to the auto AI tracking system, now every minor infraction he commits will be reported and ticketed."
Well, your examples use generic terms. That's different. iPod is a brand name my friend.
To make it a more accurate analogy, your examples should go more like this:
Strap This Portable GPS Onto Your Jansport
Watch The Star Wars Holiday Special On Your Panasonic TH-42PHD5UY
New NASA-developed Lens Cleaner Keeps Jean Paul Gaultier Glasses Dry In Rain
Now can you see why using iPod in the article seems like a shameless plug/endorsment?
Are we supposed to believe that the some great ancient civilization that possessed mythological technologies and a naval fleet some sort lived in a city with just 2 buildings? The map says there is a temple and a castle. That doesn't sound like a city let alone a civilization to me. Please, someone tell me what I'm missing.
I think the real shocker is that this lady got Microsoft to admit that they screwed up. If this was me the, the technical guy would have just said, "Sorry Sir, everything looks fine on this end. Can you hold for just a minute? (12 minute HOLD) Yup, no problems have been reported. There is nothing else we can do for you. Thank you for choosing Hotmail. *click* "
Nokia said the 3220's air messaging system could be used by friends to talk to each other across crowded rooms or open-air concerts.
Okay, let me see, I'm in a crowded room, a party let's say, and my drunk friend is trying to get my attention. What takes longer, for drunk boy to pull out the phone, get to the proper menu, drunk type into the phone using T9, press ok, wave the phone like a madman, only to have it slip out of his hand and go flying across the room and hit the hot chick in the head he was trying to point out to me......
OR, is it easier for him just to yell my name and spare the girl a head injury? Which is easier?
Funny you should ask. Along with the pilot, the other two seats will just so happen to be occupied by a monkey and a meatloaf! That way, if the space craft blows up, hey, it's only 1 pilot, a monkey and his meatloaf. They just saved 2 pilots!
Hey, I feel your pain. I've noticed it's usually the guys in the big 4x4's that go crazy like that. Once I was in the slow lane, SLOW lane, and no traffic in the fast lane. I was going 50mph in a 65mph zone because across the highway there was a vehicle fire, big flames! Next thing I know this guy is on my ass in a raised 4x4, honking and flashing his brights. He finally realizes he can pass so he does. I looked up at him as he passed and he was yelling and screaming at me. I just laughed. I think in boils down to that some of these guys are just pissed because they get such horrible gas mileage.
You disagree with my stance and your only counter argument is to suggest I take a class GlobEcon? In that case, would it make sense for me to counter-argue with you by stating you should obviously take a class in, oh, let's say, Genocide Studies: History of China-Tibet in 20th Century. Do you actually think that Global Economics are the only national guiding light to be followed in determining who we as Americans should support (and give power to)?
Seriously, to get back on topic, doesn't it give you any pause at all that China is censoring a video game (a Video Game!!) because the Chinese Communist Party disagree's with the games plot outline? Dude, if you're cool enough with that, then you're brain has already been assimilated.
Even though a deal with the Devil may make economic sense, remember, you're still making a deal with the Devil. Don't think that for a second China has America's best interests at heart.
So, basically what you're saying is that like the Borg, resisting the Chinese is futile. Who's side are you on, the collective, or the Federation?!? Why I oughtta teleport you into a nebula or something, for cryin' out loud.
Why don't the White House, CIA, FBI, NSA, OHS and the rest of the Sesame Street gang create a centralized inter-agency data-exchange center with a screen like this 3 times the size of a friggin' IMAX theater so they can begin to effectively improve their state of being on the "same damn page"? Hey, if bigger is better, like Starsky said, "Do It. DO it."
So the Chinese government is censoring free speech? Do you support that, or not?
Everytime you go to Walmart, Target, and other "Made in China" clearing houses, you are supporting China, and placing another fatal blow to locally owned American small business.
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Wouldn't this be an easy way to transfer virus's or trojan horses to people's devices? You're on the subway with your PDA and someone taps your shoulder with their finger, you look the other way for just a second while someone else taps your screen with their pen. You don't even know it happened. Possible?
The "We're at War" excuse begs the question. If we are at war, then why don't we send in military troops and declare martial law? But wait, it could be dangerous in there, so first, let's do some carpet bombing or drop a few daisy cutters. Let's storm the beaches of Baltimore! Launch the Patriot Act...I mean Missles! Gentlemen, line up at the recruiting stations, we're going to WAR!!
Oh, he meant it only as a figure of speech? Well, then, I guess just set up the fancy cameras and...we'll fight this boring war against terrorists and purse snatchers...
Good point. The reality behind this "investment in security" is that the costs will quickly have to prove themselves to be fiscally justified. If $2 billion in cameras around the USA doesn't start catching terrorists, the administrators/managers of these systems are going to have to find "creative" ways of using the system to generate revenue.
Retired Cop: "Hey, that guy on camera 42 just J-walked and littered. Let's do a facial recog scan.....we have a match....Send him 2 tickets. Add him to the auto AI tracking system, now every minor infraction he commits will be reported and ticketed."
That my friends is what really scares me.
Well, your examples use generic terms. That's different. iPod is a brand name my friend.
To make it a more accurate analogy, your examples should go more like this:
Strap This Portable GPS Onto Your Jansport
Watch The Star Wars Holiday Special On Your Panasonic TH-42PHD5UY
New NASA-developed Lens Cleaner Keeps Jean Paul Gaultier Glasses Dry In Rain
Now can you see why using iPod in the article seems like a shameless plug/endorsment?
Are we supposed to believe that the some great ancient civilization that possessed mythological technologies and a naval fleet some sort lived in a city with just 2 buildings? The map says there is a temple and a castle. That doesn't sound like a city let alone a civilization to me. Please, someone tell me what I'm missing.
I think the real shocker is that this lady got Microsoft to admit that they screwed up. If this was me the, the technical guy would have just said, "Sorry Sir, everything looks fine on this end. Can you hold for just a minute? (12 minute HOLD) Yup, no problems have been reported. There is nothing else we can do for you. Thank you for choosing Hotmail. *click* "
Is it just me or does something smell fishy here?
"Toxic dust" found on computer processors and monitors contains chemicals linked to reproductive...disorders...
So that's why us Geeks have such a hard time getting dates - "It's our computeeeeeers!"
Wait, didn't we already know that?
Get down to Phat Tracks while McDonalds puts you on the Fat Track!
Nokia said the 3220's air messaging system could be used by friends to talk to each other across crowded rooms or open-air concerts.
Okay, let me see, I'm in a crowded room, a party let's say, and my drunk friend is trying to get my attention. What takes longer, for drunk boy to pull out the phone, get to the proper menu, drunk type into the phone using T9, press ok, wave the phone like a madman, only to have it slip out of his hand and go flying across the room and hit the hot chick in the head he was trying to point out to me......
OR, is it easier for him just to yell my name and spare the girl a head injury? Which is easier?
You think traffic in Texas is bad now...
Exactly... the sooner I can get off this crazy fucking planet, the better!
For me it's not so much that, it's more:
The sooner I can get out into crazy fucking space, the better!
Funny you should ask. Along with the pilot, the other two seats will just so happen to be occupied by a monkey and a meatloaf! That way, if the space craft blows up, hey, it's only 1 pilot, a monkey and his meatloaf. They just saved 2 pilots!
I think your sight is /.'d - Wow, linking video doesn't seem to be a good idea, huh. I wanna see MACH 9!!!
Hey, I feel your pain. I've noticed it's usually the guys in the big 4x4's that go crazy like that. Once I was in the slow lane, SLOW lane, and no traffic in the fast lane. I was going 50mph in a 65mph zone because across the highway there was a vehicle fire, big flames! Next thing I know this guy is on my ass in a raised 4x4, honking and flashing his brights. He finally realizes he can pass so he does. I looked up at him as he passed and he was yelling and screaming at me. I just laughed. I think in boils down to that some of these guys are just pissed because they get such horrible gas mileage.
I believe that qualifies as the first documented thumb exploit.
You disagree with my stance and your only counter argument is to suggest I take a class GlobEcon? In that case, would it make sense for me to counter-argue with you by stating you should obviously take a class in, oh, let's say, Genocide Studies: History of China-Tibet in 20th Century. Do you actually think that Global Economics are the only national guiding light to be followed in determining who we as Americans should support (and give power to)?
Seriously, to get back on topic, doesn't it give you any pause at all that China is censoring a video game (a Video Game!!) because the Chinese Communist Party disagree's with the games plot outline? Dude, if you're cool enough with that, then you're brain has already been assimilated.
Even though a deal with the Devil may make economic sense, remember, you're still making a deal with the Devil. Don't think that for a second China has America's best interests at heart.
So, basically what you're saying is that like the Borg, resisting the Chinese is futile. Who's side are you on, the collective, or the Federation?!? Why I oughtta teleport you into a nebula or something, for cryin' out loud.
Why don't the White House, CIA, FBI, NSA, OHS and the rest of the Sesame Street gang create a centralized inter-agency data-exchange center with a screen like this 3 times the size of a friggin' IMAX theater so they can begin to effectively improve their state of being on the "same damn page"? Hey, if bigger is better, like Starsky said, "Do It. DO it."
Beefed up, huh? How about screwed up? We did all that, and he broke in again.
While it might be true to say that "Crime Doesn't Pay", it certainly "Justifies Bigger Budgets."
I agree. Afterall, Capitalism isn't protecting our freedoms of civil liberties, courtesy of the Patriot Act.
So the Chinese government is censoring free speech? Do you support that, or not?
Everytime you go to Walmart, Target, and other "Made in China" clearing houses, you are supporting China, and placing another fatal blow to locally owned American small business.
My older sister told me it was short for BRinging out the OIL from the meat.
Don't question me, question my sources.
LOL! Thanks, you made me spit my lowfat peach yogurt on my keyboard.
I bet the RIAA lawyers are green with envy (and $).