I work for these people, and frankly I don't trust them. I'd personally be happy to give up my job in order to bring the Congressional budget into the black & reduce taxpayer burdens, but I know many of my colleagues would not. They want to keep their jobs regardless of cost (or lies).
I don't trust any upper-level manager in any industry, but especially not in DoD contracting, and I certainly don't trust DoD civilians to be honest or competent.
This is taking place during the transition between Administrations, so someone at the DoD hierarchy wants to make a show about how they are "protecting America" when everyone in the commercial sector dealt with the agent.btz trojan quietly months ago.
Bollocks . When mob mentality comes into it, you see how well you stand up against 15-20 people. It's starts with the leader of the cool gang, then it's the cool gang and then it's the people siding with the rest of them to keep on the good side.
And, of course, this isn't unprecented (on the DVD side, at least). Something very similar was done with the evil DIVX format [wikipedia.org] in the late 90's
That didn't work out so well for Circuit City. Maybe EA can learn a lesson from that.
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I would not be surprised to see Internet2 one day be either still stuck as an academic only network,...
Well, that wouldn't be a bad thing though. Internet2 would be used for research and other serious work and the Internet would be used for games, porn, inane myspace pages, and (of course) our favorite message board.
Whoa -- time out there, kiddo. What makes you so sure that absentee landlords DESERVE to regain access to land that they ABANDONED for such a long time? In my opinion, it's all about occupancy and use.
So, by your reasoning, it's OK for SF Bay Packet Radio LLC to have the 134.17/16 block? They are using it apparently.
Your definition of trespass is wrong; no where does it say that property has to be occupied. Of course, the legal definition will vary by jurisdiction, but in Standard English the definition doesn't mention occupancy, only permission.
This is from Mirriam-Webster online -
Main Entry: 1trespass
Pronunciation: \tres-ps, -pas\
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English trespas, from Anglo-French, passage, overstepping, misdeed, from trespasser
Date: 13th century
1 a: a violation of moral or social ethics : transgression; especially : sin b: an unwarranted infringement
2 a: an unlawful act committed on the person, property, or rights of another; especially : a wrongful entry on real property b: the legal action for injuries resulting from trespass.
This is from the Oxford English Dictionary -
trespass
verb 1 enter someone's land or property without their permission. 2 (trespass on) make unfair claims on or take advantage of (something). 3 (trespass against) archaic or literary commit an offence against.
noun 1 Law entry to a person's land or property without their permission. 2 archaic or literary a sin; an offence.
-- DERIVATIVES trespasser noun.
-- ORIGIN Old French trespasser 'pass over, trespass', from Latin transpassare.
Overall, the assertion that the property must be occupied is simply wrong. Squatting is trespassing.
That depends on your answer to this question: would the same "admirable qualities" be acquired in time by the conquered peoples on their own, without the empire first murdering scores of them and enslaving the rest? And no, the supposedly more rapid time frame is not important, as bloody and fast "progress" is definitely worse then the slow and peaceful variety.
I agree that peaceful progress is far better than progress brought about by subjugation, but I disagree with your assertion that the time frame is not important. I don't think that we can change each other's opinion on that.
Some millions of dead in Vietnam (the millions of dead in this one war alone far outstrip anything Rome could have managed, simply due to differences in population density) and untold numbers of "shocked and awed" (permanently - into the ground) civilians in Iraq would disagree. Furthermore, it is far too early to praise the day, as the Sun hasn't set yet on this particular empire. A lot can still go terribly wrong as the great relics of its military power fall into the hands of various increasingly desperate or lunatic factions in the disintegrating hierarchy of imperial power.
Yes, the gross numbers are far higher for the Vietnam War than for the 3rd Punic War, but the percentages are very different. Hanoi was not utterly destroyed, the entire North Vietnamese population were not killed or enslaved, and North Vietnam was not annexed. Yes, it's because the United States withdrew, but the United States didn't eradicate Germany after WW2 and it's actually trying to organize successor governments in Afghanistan and Iraq (with mixed results I admit).
Yes, the sun hasn't set on the American empire, long may it exist.
Following which the world takes a few decades to get over the latest of the failed hegemonic empires to stink up the planet Earth, after it has joined the ranks of the like of Rome and Ghingis Khan in the realm of the past tense. And history marches on.
I agree that the Roman and Mongol empires ultimately came to an end, but I don't see how they "stink up the earth". Although both of these empires were brutal and expansionist at times, they both had admirable qualities and made significant contributions. As for the American empire, it simply filled the power vacuum that existed after WWII and countered the Soviet Union, which is why it is called "the accidental empire".
The American empire is probably one of the most benign that ever existed. If you doubt that, compare the Marshall Plan to what Rome imposed on Carthage.
(And we is the right word to use - when someone asks who defeated the Axis in WWII, do you say "we did"? or "a bunch of guys who have nothing to do with me did"?. If you're going to take credit for the good stuff, you have to accept responsibility for the rest as well.)
When someone asks me that question I respond with, "The Allies - Great Britain, the US, the Soviet Union, Canada, China, Australia, New Zealand, France, and Poland."
I don't take credit for accomplishments that I didn't make, and I don't take responsibility for errors that I didn't make either.
If the transporters were "traveling salesmen" who flew around the galaxy buying and selling, they would need to be both long-lived and long-sighted since the demand for product X is entirely dependent upon time.
They could be dealers of antiques and antiquities, which usually become more valuable as time passes.
Imagine a pack of antinuks on the corner of every street that can dispense some harmless chemical that would negate all effect of radiation in the case of s dirty bomb attack.
Interesting possibility - a dirty bomb (aka a radiological dispersal device or RDD) would produce a significant amount of alpha contamination. It may be possible to use some form of powder with a high surface area to which the alpha particles could "stick", but that's just a SWAG. There would be blast damage and some beta radiation to clean up too.
OR how about more accurate sensors with longer range that can detect nuclear material that is even shielded accurately,....
Improvements over existing radiation detectors will happen, but it is possible to thoroughly shield radioactive materials to avoid detection. No, I won't tell you (or anyone else) how.
...automatically listen for radio frequencies and then jam any unauthorized communications within a fraction of a split second so it couldn't be detonated remotely.
Well, that's quite a bit to ask for from one device or system. How would it be able to determine "unauthorized" in a fraction of a second? You are assuming the device would be remotely detonated. A suicide dirty bomber would defeat your system.
.Or maybe it could cause the circuit boards to melt and shut off making it useless as a weapon.
Again, a lot to ask. I don't mean to be condescending, but you really need to look at the physics and technology of nuclear weapons if you want to devise countermeasures for nuclear terrorism.
The first idea of the "contamination sawdust" is the most interesting; the improved radiation detectors the most likely.
Mod me off-topic, but sometimes the English language takes a surreal turn - Domain Tasting? Does.mil have a metallic, cordite taste while.com is a cornucopia of flavors?
Let's say Osama bin Laden buys a Chinese sub. He drives it into the middle of a battle group, "pops up," says hi to the closest ships with a full complement of surface-to-surface missiles, and scores some decent hit points.
Let's say you've been watching too many action movies and episodes of "24".
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I don't trust any upper-level manager in any industry, but especially not in DoD contracting, and I certainly don't trust DoD civilians to be honest or competent.
This is taking place during the transition between Administrations, so someone at the DoD hierarchy wants to make a show about how they are "protecting America" when everyone in the commercial sector dealt with the agent.btz trojan quietly months ago.
Shuttle Flight: $500 million
Spider habitat: $9
Losing half of test subjects: Priceless
That's because clothing is a strong indicator of social status.
I agree. I'm a connoisseur of many things. I am a very fortunate person.
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It did; the Eastern Roman Empire a.k.a. the Byzantine Empire didn't come to an end until 1453 when Constantinople fell to the Ottoman Empire.
Sounds like politics.
That didn't work out so well for Circuit City. Maybe EA can learn a lesson from that.
Well, that wouldn't be a bad thing though. Internet2 would be used for research and other serious work and the Internet would be used for games, porn, inane myspace pages, and (of course) our favorite message board.
You never saw Racer X going "AHHHH!" and looking like he's going to crap his pants.
Wait a minute, you're saying that stolen secrets are the same as sold products? There a HUGE difference between "sold" and "stolen".
Welcome to traditional conservatism.
So, by your reasoning, it's OK for SF Bay Packet Radio LLC to have the 134.17/16 block? They are using it apparently.
This is from Mirriam-Webster online -
This is from the Oxford English Dictionary -
Overall, the assertion that the property must be occupied is simply wrong. Squatting is trespassing.
I agree that peaceful progress is far better than progress brought about by subjugation, but I disagree with your assertion that the time frame is not important. I don't think that we can change each other's opinion on that.
Yes, the gross numbers are far higher for the Vietnam War than for the 3rd Punic War, but the percentages are very different. Hanoi was not utterly destroyed, the entire North Vietnamese population were not killed or enslaved, and North Vietnam was not annexed. Yes, it's because the United States withdrew, but the United States didn't eradicate Germany after WW2 and it's actually trying to organize successor governments in Afghanistan and Iraq (with mixed results I admit).
Yes, the sun hasn't set on the American empire, long may it exist.
I agree that the Roman and Mongol empires ultimately came to an end, but I don't see how they "stink up the earth". Although both of these empires were brutal and expansionist at times, they both had admirable qualities and made significant contributions. As for the American empire, it simply filled the power vacuum that existed after WWII and countered the Soviet Union, which is why it is called "the accidental empire".
The American empire is probably one of the most benign that ever existed. If you doubt that, compare the Marshall Plan to what Rome imposed on Carthage.
When someone asks me that question I respond with, "The Allies - Great Britain, the US, the Soviet Union, Canada, China, Australia, New Zealand, France, and Poland."
I don't take credit for accomplishments that I didn't make, and I don't take responsibility for errors that I didn't make either.
They could be dealers of antiques and antiquities, which usually become more valuable as time passes.
Interesting possibility - a dirty bomb (aka a radiological dispersal device or RDD) would produce a significant amount of alpha contamination. It may be possible to use some form of powder with a high surface area to which the alpha particles could "stick", but that's just a SWAG. There would be blast damage and some beta radiation to clean up too.
Improvements over existing radiation detectors will happen, but it is possible to thoroughly shield radioactive materials to avoid detection. No, I won't tell you (or anyone else) how.Well, that's quite a bit to ask for from one device or system. How would it be able to determine "unauthorized" in a fraction of a second? You are assuming the device would be remotely detonated. A suicide dirty bomber would defeat your system.
Again, a lot to ask. I don't mean to be condescending, but you really need to look at the physics and technology of nuclear weapons if you want to devise countermeasures for nuclear terrorism.The first idea of the "contamination sawdust" is the most interesting; the improved radiation detectors the most likely.
Actually, the Military-Industrial complex wants to reap greater harvests from war.
How can everyone maintain the standard of living if everyone has an N% reduction in purchasing power?
Mod me off-topic, but sometimes the English language takes a surreal turn - Domain Tasting? Does .mil have a metallic, cordite taste while .com is a cornucopia of flavors?
I have this image of brain cells getting depressed and just hanging around, slowly degenerating.
My mistake; I missed the "what are you smoking" line the first time.
Let's say you've been watching too many action movies and episodes of "24".