Didn't you know?! Isn't it obvious? They walk among us! They already understand our languages.
Oh - I see. You mean OTHER aliens - that aren't as advanced as the ones here. The ones that we are being cultivated to pass our gifts on-to.
Guess that puts "us" in the middle! Does that mean we are not at the top of the food chain?!
Spoken like a true anti-Linux supporter! And in more redundant ways than bugged Microsoft code!
What about the recent news that Microsoft is now using Linux on it's own servers?
Or, that MS is also to offer it's own flavor of Linux?
The Unix/Linux model is a sound platform. I have had far fewer issues with those platforms, technically or security-wise, than any other platform - i.e. any MS Windows OS or server system.
I'll bet there are lots of Linux systems that never got counted.
I can totally relate to the invasions by Google! And other apps!
I went to install GasBuddy on my Droid, and it wanted access to GPS. Okay, that is fine; it makes sense - you need to know where I am to see what gas stations are nearby. Yet, when you also want access to my contacts, camera, and local files (like pics and audio), I DEFINITELY draw the line! WHY do you need that? How about installing an option to enable/disable any of those things. And, let us know what will not work if we disable anything.
Back in the late 1970s - early 1980s, I was approached by an engineer at a local company to test FORTH. A really cool language that was based on building your own new command built from base syntax.
Isn't the idea of functions the same basic thing?
I've never seen the show either. When I first read the headline I was thinking it was going to be a story about how non-geeks don't like the big bang theory because it implies the Universe is far older than their religious teachings say it is.
A few things come to mind:
1) Seems to me that 'geeks' have come into favor (relatively) recently (the past bunch of years). And that seems okay to me, since it seems that it is geeks that take society forward - at least technologically. And 'geeks', are people, too! Just like homosexuals.
2) Seems pretty evident to me that society seems to be missing the point on raising the next generations. If we (try to) 'hide' reality from our kids (or over-white-wash it), then we are allowing potential false impressions to foster which could be the fodder for young minds (trying to get a grasp on reality) getting the 'wrong' ideas, and manifesting those ideas in drastic ways (like Columbine, Sandy Hook, etc...). There seems to be a deep rift in what (parents and guiding authorities) allow kids to 'understand'. We need to be sure that real truths are main focuses EVERYWHERE in the media, especially TV. I cannot believe the lies perpetrated on even newscasts! Parents: TALK A LOT with your children! IF you are a parent, make PARENTING a priority. Everybody else: How about a little help?!
My CC has the chip inside for readers that read those SIM-like chips. This is actually an inconvenience, as it is much simpler to simply swipe my card and put it away (then continue with remaining transaction actions) rather than have to insert it into the reader and wait wait wait until prompted to remove the card, then put it away and continue with remaining transaction tasks (YES to amt, add email addy for receipt, sign the pad,...). CC companies have more to fix besides how to detect fraud. I think they can start by putting truly qualified people in job positions that actually figure this stuff out! HEY! YOU! Mr CEO. GET IT TOGETHER OR GET THE HELL OUT! How about a little meaningful work for that huge salary!
RE: "Others recollect the end-of-century anxiety of Y2K, the Year 2000 computer bug that failed to materialize."
This scare was perpetrated by people holding positions of power without the expertise to hold that job. People with NO CLUE! Just a knack for nay-saying.
I think we have this syndrome in many other positions throughout government AND industry. Surely, politics has a very heavy hand in this major issue.
How about we, the people, come to our senses and work to put the properly qualified folks in those critical positions?
Shall we devise codes for those positions?
Let's get this straight: A large, trusted organization that had been providing (supposedly) efficient, economical, and environmentally friendly vehicles we can trust has actually been deceiving us about this?! (Do you think this is the first?!) Does it not seem that this is a mere symptom of the abilities (of technologically savvy companies) for circumvention of the regulatory system in place?
How about testing the ACTUAL emissions without telling the car's electronics that they are being tested? WTF?!?!?! Keep It Simple, Stupid!
Sample exhaust without connecting to the car's computer.
What am I missing here?
Agreed! Think about it: the 800-pound gorilla that is Microsoft is doing the same social engineering that hackers do.
Mind you, the intent is not necessarily malicious, yet it IS intended to keep you HOOKED to the Microsoft model, with obvious plans to ultimately guarantee them your dollars, at least down the short road. Mind you, still, Microsoft is a business, and that means they should make money. How much and when SHOULD be a bit predictable by the consumer. It sucks being strapped into purchases that tax one's budget. And THAT is what the unethical part seems to be!
Perhaps a percentage of their settlement should, indeed, go to us for our hyper-sensitivity to delusional stupidity!
Imagine the good we can do with the money!
Will never work. There is still poop out there until the cleaners get there. That is totally unsanitary in most places, like townhome communities where many folks use the parks and walks. Even the pee on my yard from dogs kills my grass! I am all for the DNA thing. Those hard-headed owners that think it is okay or 'normal' for their dog to poop anywhere they want w/o tending to it need to be rudely awakened somehow, and NOT at my cost or inconvenience.
AC current is more efficient to TRANSPORT over distances. DC current fades fast on transmission. It is still cheaper to send (power) via AC current and have the endpoint convert to the DC if needed.
It is a pretty sure thing that the government is spying on us, too. Right? Remember the Snowden revelations? Don't you think that certain government agencies might be looking into our private lives from above as well? (Even though they are supposed to not do that?)
Should we be able to shoot down any device invading our privacy? What is the height limit on spy devices that we are allowed to protect ourselves from?
Seems to me that citizens of the American Constitution have the right to protect our own privacy. The Constitution gives us the right, and needs to be updated to clarify this for modern times (and thus consider modern technologies).
How about this: If you come into my house and threaten me, I can shoot you to protect (me). If your drone flies into my space and appears to threaten me and my rights, I should be able to shoot it.
...people for the job!
What is so hard about this? To hire based on demographic requirements is EVIL (presuming that is not a job qualification)! Any hiring because of race or demographic is, in itself, discriminatory! I really don't care what the skin count is, as long as the person is the best qualified for the job. If you are a minority, then stop relying on that to get a job! GET EDUCATED! GET QUALIFIED! LEARN OUR LANGUAGE! Stop whining about it. When Lady Liberty says "Give us your tired, your poor...", she did not mean that we will subsidize (or give you special treatment) you when you are able to work! By the same token, if you don't like FB diversity, start your own FB!
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Didn't you know?! Isn't it obvious? They walk among us! They already understand our languages. Oh - I see. You mean OTHER aliens - that aren't as advanced as the ones here. The ones that we are being cultivated to pass our gifts on-to. Guess that puts "us" in the middle! Does that mean we are not at the top of the food chain?!
Spoken like a true anti-Linux supporter! And in more redundant ways than bugged Microsoft code! What about the recent news that Microsoft is now using Linux on it's own servers? Or, that MS is also to offer it's own flavor of Linux? The Unix/Linux model is a sound platform. I have had far fewer issues with those platforms, technically or security-wise, than any other platform - i.e. any MS Windows OS or server system. I'll bet there are lots of Linux systems that never got counted.
If Google wants the data, it's probably because the NSA wants the data.
NSA will likely get it anyway. Google is just an easy source!
I can totally relate to the invasions by Google! And other apps! I went to install GasBuddy on my Droid, and it wanted access to GPS. Okay, that is fine; it makes sense - you need to know where I am to see what gas stations are nearby. Yet, when you also want access to my contacts, camera, and local files (like pics and audio), I DEFINITELY draw the line! WHY do you need that? How about installing an option to enable/disable any of those things. And, let us know what will not work if we disable anything.
Back in the late 1970s - early 1980s, I was approached by an engineer at a local company to test FORTH. A really cool language that was based on building your own new command built from base syntax. Isn't the idea of functions the same basic thing?
I've never seen the show either. When I first read the headline I was thinking it was going to be a story about how non-geeks don't like the big bang theory because it implies the Universe is far older than their religious teachings say it is.
I Wish it DID do that!!!
A few things come to mind: 1) Seems to me that 'geeks' have come into favor (relatively) recently (the past bunch of years). And that seems okay to me, since it seems that it is geeks that take society forward - at least technologically. And 'geeks', are people, too! Just like homosexuals. 2) Seems pretty evident to me that society seems to be missing the point on raising the next generations. If we (try to) 'hide' reality from our kids (or over-white-wash it), then we are allowing potential false impressions to foster which could be the fodder for young minds (trying to get a grasp on reality) getting the 'wrong' ideas, and manifesting those ideas in drastic ways (like Columbine, Sandy Hook, etc...). There seems to be a deep rift in what (parents and guiding authorities) allow kids to 'understand'. We need to be sure that real truths are main focuses EVERYWHERE in the media, especially TV. I cannot believe the lies perpetrated on even newscasts! Parents: TALK A LOT with your children! IF you are a parent, make PARENTING a priority. Everybody else: How about a little help?!
My CC has the chip inside for readers that read those SIM-like chips. This is actually an inconvenience, as it is much simpler to simply swipe my card and put it away (then continue with remaining transaction actions) rather than have to insert it into the reader and wait wait wait until prompted to remove the card, then put it away and continue with remaining transaction tasks (YES to amt, add email addy for receipt, sign the pad, ...). CC companies have more to fix besides how to detect fraud. I think they can start by putting truly qualified people in job positions that actually figure this stuff out! HEY! YOU! Mr CEO. GET IT TOGETHER OR GET THE HELL OUT! How about a little meaningful work for that huge salary!
I presume this technology may be more efficient with energy as well. Anyone got any facts here?
Boom! Done. Actually, just use enough for 4 trips to Mars. Use the rest to overstock our military with drones to fill the F-35's role.
RE: "Others recollect the end-of-century anxiety of Y2K, the Year 2000 computer bug that failed to materialize." This scare was perpetrated by people holding positions of power without the expertise to hold that job. People with NO CLUE! Just a knack for nay-saying. I think we have this syndrome in many other positions throughout government AND industry. Surely, politics has a very heavy hand in this major issue. How about we, the people, come to our senses and work to put the properly qualified folks in those critical positions? Shall we devise codes for those positions?
Let's get this straight: A large, trusted organization that had been providing (supposedly) efficient, economical, and environmentally friendly vehicles we can trust has actually been deceiving us about this?! (Do you think this is the first?!) Does it not seem that this is a mere symptom of the abilities (of technologically savvy companies) for circumvention of the regulatory system in place? How about testing the ACTUAL emissions without telling the car's electronics that they are being tested? WTF?!?!?! Keep It Simple, Stupid! Sample exhaust without connecting to the car's computer. What am I missing here?
Yet a selfie while being eaten by a shark would go mega-viral!
help. There. Suprised?
I like that tag line you have! In God we may trust. Governmen - not so much!
Agreed! Think about it: the 800-pound gorilla that is Microsoft is doing the same social engineering that hackers do. Mind you, the intent is not necessarily malicious, yet it IS intended to keep you HOOKED to the Microsoft model, with obvious plans to ultimately guarantee them your dollars, at least down the short road. Mind you, still, Microsoft is a business, and that means they should make money. How much and when SHOULD be a bit predictable by the consumer. It sucks being strapped into purchases that tax one's budget. And THAT is what the unethical part seems to be!
Perhaps a percentage of their settlement should, indeed, go to us for our hyper-sensitivity to delusional stupidity! Imagine the good we can do with the money!
Will never work. There is still poop out there until the cleaners get there. That is totally unsanitary in most places, like townhome communities where many folks use the parks and walks. Even the pee on my yard from dogs kills my grass! I am all for the DNA thing. Those hard-headed owners that think it is okay or 'normal' for their dog to poop anywhere they want w/o tending to it need to be rudely awakened somehow, and NOT at my cost or inconvenience.
Because your brain was replaced by intoxicants!
YES!
Wouldn't that be cool?!
AC current is more efficient to TRANSPORT over distances. DC current fades fast on transmission. It is still cheaper to send (power) via AC current and have the endpoint convert to the DC if needed.
It is a pretty sure thing that the government is spying on us, too. Right? Remember the Snowden revelations? Don't you think that certain government agencies might be looking into our private lives from above as well? (Even though they are supposed to not do that?) Should we be able to shoot down any device invading our privacy? What is the height limit on spy devices that we are allowed to protect ourselves from? Seems to me that citizens of the American Constitution have the right to protect our own privacy. The Constitution gives us the right, and needs to be updated to clarify this for modern times (and thus consider modern technologies). How about this: If you come into my house and threaten me, I can shoot you to protect (me). If your drone flies into my space and appears to threaten me and my rights, I should be able to shoot it.
PS: BEST QUALIFIED may indeed be to add a diversification somewhere.
...people for the job! What is so hard about this? To hire based on demographic requirements is EVIL (presuming that is not a job qualification)! Any hiring because of race or demographic is, in itself, discriminatory! I really don't care what the skin count is, as long as the person is the best qualified for the job. If you are a minority, then stop relying on that to get a job! GET EDUCATED! GET QUALIFIED! LEARN OUR LANGUAGE! Stop whining about it. When Lady Liberty says "Give us your tired, your poor...", she did not mean that we will subsidize (or give you special treatment) you when you are able to work! By the same token, if you don't like FB diversity, start your own FB!