In complete contradiction to most of the other replies: I fully support your ideas and moral certitude. Sign me up for your mailing list....oh, wait, I already did -- I read your postings on Slashdot.
Without giving away your business -- how do you find customers who understand a quality solution is far more effective than purchasing large quantities of generic people and packaged software and throwing it at a problem till something sticks?
Distinctly charged. But, at times feels it could use a higher energy light source in order to raise its potential. And the constant moving about that central point now knowing exactly where it is and how fast it is supposed to move makes for uncertainty.
If you read the article, you will see why we can't stop this waste of money. Oh, and also why it's more profitable not to grow food and still collect government handouts.
When did someone on/. start reading the cited article and actually discussing the facts? Man, you have to stop that before it becomes expected of the rest of us.
And you are uneducated enough not to know the difference. Have you seen the heat shield they started putting on/in houses in southern climates? Where do you think that was developed originally? This heat shield keeps heat out in summer; and retains heat in the winter. This is one of the most obvious applications of NASA developed technology towards greater energy conservation.
Microwaves -- are these a myth? Think these were developed by a commercial entity just so they could sell you a different type of oven?
Integrated circuits -- of course lighter weight, cheaper to manufacture electronics were not created by the space industry. When lifting loads into orbit, you don't need lighter weight electronics.
These are all problems which require solutions. But, a society which only focuses on the challenges closest to home will grow myopic. NASA does produce ideas and solutions which can be applied to problems closer to earth. But, what NASA provides most is an outward focus on spacescapes and ideas larger than all of us combined. This is a healthy and necessary element of our society.
Just like the psychiatrist who only works with disturbed people all day who thinks all people have some sort of mental malady, if our society only focuses on societal issues we will become too self involved. And very probably self destructive.
As someone else posted, for the money spent, NASA is a gem in our national investment portfolio. A good portfolio manager don't divest themselves of the promising ventures to focus their funds on only the largest financial ventures.
No, you would not. This is a Remotely Operated Vehicle. The endpoint of the control is not less than 4000 feet away -- straight down. The camera is not anything like a camera you hold in your hand. The camera is specifically designed for deep water use; and not for taking live action sweeps. The water at that depth is close to freezing, there are currents, and there is immense pressure.
Videography is not limited to just the narrow uses to which you are acquainted.
I suggest you spend some time learning about the limitations of designing, building, and operating equipment with the enormous pressure of water at those depths. As an example, the physical properties of the metal shackles holding the rig to the ocean floor changed because of the pressure. How well do you think fragile electronic equipment holds up under those conditions?
Perhaps these agencies do have qualified people. But, tracking down and disabling this botnet is not the responsibility of either the NSA nor the DOD. IF the only function of this botnet is to generate spam, in the USA this is a civil matter. Perhaps the Federal Trade Commission may take an interest; and, they could make an inter-agency request for help.
Until this botnet makes an overt or covert attack on the USA, neither the NSA nor the DOD have a responsibility to take action. It is just electronic junk mail.
But, if some armed response units were accidentally given intelligence which caused them to storm the personal residences of those in control of this network, I would not be disappointed nor would I complain to Congress.
No, not the exit row. First class. Exit row requires the person is capable of acting effectively in an emergency. Tall people have longer extremities which can be ineffective in the constrained spaces between rows.
Besides, the seats in first class are far more comfortable. And with our long legs we can reach the exit door in first class faster with fewer people to compete for the exit.
Many of the standard questions are distilled from years of real experience with real people from many fields.
"Why do you want the position of foo at My Company?"
. This particular question can be asked of applicants of all ages; and, reveals much useful information and insight into how the applicant will perform. "I need a job" "Every one has bills to pay" "It's what I have done for the past X years" "People are always going to need IT people; I am here to help" Beyond all other technical questions, this question determines motivation. The above answers show any lack of interest or motivation in life in general -- regardless of age. These people are just here for the free buffet that comes with the bus ticket.
This single question alone will filter out the deadbeats who get to the interview stage. Then you can nitpick technical skills. But, I always choose motivated applicants with skills over experience every time regardless of age.
Don't just implement technology for the sake of using "Web 2.0" technology. Change the operations of the Federal Government so that these technologies are the most effective method to execute the business of the government. 1) Stop sending Representatives to Washington. Each and every US Representative will work from an office at the geometric center of his district located inside his district. [If the district map does not allow this, the districts can be redrawn]. 2) Other executive offices will be equally de-centralized. The Dept of Agriculture will be located in the agricultural states for example. Any implementation of "Web 2.0" which does not diminish the power of the "Beltway Bandits" through decentralization will only increase their influence.
A rational argument with a logical conclusion instead of a rambling, self-centered emotional appeal on Slashdot? You're not going to last long around here!
Thus demonstrating the need for geeks to have business skills: intersection of technical answers with business owners = null intersection of business answers with business owners = solution
...and expensive assets are deployed for short periods of time to manage the excess. Applied to finance, this means large amounts of money provided in large sums are often spent inefficiently. See also greed and corruption.
...and then we all remember how ineffectively we operate under such conditions. The same applies to finance.
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Dr. Gregory House?
You didn't pass any "go"....
In complete contradiction to most of the other replies:
I fully support your ideas and moral certitude. Sign me up for your mailing list....oh, wait, I already did -- I read your postings on Slashdot.
Without giving away your business -- how do you find customers who understand a quality solution is far more effective than purchasing large quantities of generic people and packaged software and throwing it at a problem till something sticks?
Cellulite -- large quantities in highly visible locations moving around on its own long after the attached person has stopped moving.
Distinctly charged. But, at times feels it could use a higher energy light source in order to raise its potential. And the constant moving about that central point now knowing exactly where it is and how fast it is supposed to move makes for uncertainty.
No, but an amendment is the only legal way.
If you read the article, you will see why we can't stop this waste of money. Oh, and also why it's more profitable not to grow food and still collect government handouts.
When did someone on /. start reading the cited article and actually discussing the facts? Man, you have to stop that before it becomes expected of the rest of us.
Great post....
And you are uneducated enough not to know the difference.
Have you seen the heat shield they started putting on/in houses in southern climates? Where do you think that was developed originally? This heat shield keeps heat out in summer; and retains heat in the winter. This is one of the most obvious applications of NASA developed technology towards greater energy conservation.
Microwaves -- are these a myth? Think these were developed by a commercial entity just so they could sell you a different type of oven?
Integrated circuits -- of course lighter weight, cheaper to manufacture electronics were not created by the space industry. When lifting loads into orbit, you don't need lighter weight electronics.
Here is a better list you can ignore
These are all problems which require solutions. But, a society which only focuses on the challenges closest to home will grow myopic. NASA does produce ideas and solutions which can be applied to problems closer to earth. But, what NASA provides most is an outward focus on spacescapes and ideas larger than all of us combined. This is a healthy and necessary element of our society.
Just like the psychiatrist who only works with disturbed people all day who thinks all people have some sort of mental malady, if our society only focuses on societal issues we will become too self involved. And very probably self destructive.
As someone else posted, for the money spent, NASA is a gem in our national investment portfolio. A good portfolio manager don't divest themselves of the promising ventures to focus their funds on only the largest financial ventures.
No, you would not. This is a Remotely Operated Vehicle. The endpoint of the control is not less than 4000 feet away -- straight down. The camera is not anything like a camera you hold in your hand. The camera is specifically designed for deep water use; and not for taking live action sweeps. The water at that depth is close to freezing, there are currents, and there is immense pressure.
Videography is not limited to just the narrow uses to which you are acquainted.
I suggest you spend some time learning about the limitations of designing, building, and operating equipment with the enormous pressure of water at those depths. As an example, the physical properties of the metal shackles holding the rig to the ocean floor changed because of the pressure. How well do you think fragile electronic equipment holds up under those conditions?
Look in the mirror to find the @$$.
Perhaps these agencies do have qualified people. But, tracking down and disabling this botnet is not the responsibility of either the NSA nor the DOD. IF the only function of this botnet is to generate spam, in the USA this is a civil matter. Perhaps the Federal Trade Commission may take an interest; and, they could make an inter-agency request for help.
Until this botnet makes an overt or covert attack on the USA, neither the NSA nor the DOD have a responsibility to take action. It is just electronic junk mail.
But, if some armed response units were accidentally given intelligence which caused them to storm the personal residences of those in control of this network, I would not be disappointed nor would I complain to Congress.
No, not the exit row. First class. Exit row requires the person is capable of acting effectively in an emergency. Tall people have longer extremities which can be ineffective in the constrained spaces between rows.
Besides, the seats in first class are far more comfortable. And with our long legs we can reach the exit door in first class faster with fewer people to compete for the exit.
Many of the standard questions are distilled from years of real experience with real people from many fields.
"Why do you want the position of foo at My Company?"
. This particular question can be asked of applicants of all ages; and, reveals much useful information and insight into how the applicant will perform.
"I need a job"
"Every one has bills to pay"
"It's what I have done for the past X years"
"People are always going to need IT people; I am here to help"
Beyond all other technical questions, this question determines motivation. The above answers show any lack of interest or motivation in life in general -- regardless of age. These people are just here for the free buffet that comes with the bus ticket.
This single question alone will filter out the deadbeats who get to the interview stage. Then you can nitpick technical skills. But, I always choose motivated applicants with skills over experience every time regardless of age.
A free prostate exam?
Zoning regulations for Slashdot do not allow for the boarding of ponies in this thread.
Neigh...
The correct acronym is POTUS. Although PUSA Palin has an interesting suggestion of a hot porn queen.
Don't just implement technology for the sake of using "Web 2.0" technology. Change the operations of the Federal Government so that these technologies are the most effective method to execute the business of the government.
1) Stop sending Representatives to Washington. Each and every US Representative will work from an office at the geometric center of his district located inside his district. [If the district map does not allow this, the districts can be redrawn].
2) Other executive offices will be equally de-centralized. The Dept of Agriculture will be located in the agricultural states for example.
Any implementation of "Web 2.0" which does not diminish the power of the "Beltway Bandits" through decentralization will only increase their influence.
A rational argument with a logical conclusion instead of a rambling, self-centered emotional appeal on Slashdot? You're not going to last long around here!
Thus demonstrating the need for geeks to have business skills:
intersection of technical answers with business owners = null
intersection of business answers with business owners = solution
...and expensive assets are deployed for short periods of time to manage the excess. Applied to finance, this means large amounts of money provided in large sums are often spent inefficiently. See also greed and corruption.
...and then we all remember how ineffectively we operate under such conditions. The same applies to finance.
See how much impact those anti-piracy campaigns have? No one remembers them.