All excellent points, especially the last one. This would have been a great opportunity to offer this man an early retirement package with reduced pension benefits. Compare that with costly litigation, which IBM may have calculated here and decided to pursue it anyways. Who knows.
Like you inferred, I believe it mainly is age discrimination here. His lawyer even cites two people making snu-snu on a desk at IBM and they were just transferred. Also, I think you're right about them trolling his station, for the simple reason that before stomping off to a manager, common decency says you (the co-worker) turn off the monitor for him and have a talk with him personally. And, as this plaintiff cites, after 19 years of service to IBM, you would think his superiors would make every effort possible to salvage this man's reputation with a paid vacation for clinical counseling. This does smack of age discrimination. It really is in IBM's interest to settle this case. I wish the Vet well.
I dunno. When I see dupes, I just pop the case hood and shoot some b-12 chemtool up in there. Works pretty good for starting my computer on a cold morning too.
Maybe, but not necessarily. Some subtle observations can define corporate culture or even their mission statements.
For example, I actually met Sam Walton a few times back in the 80s while working for him. He drove an old beat up 50s vintage Ford pickup, and he dressed in overalls and a plain white t-shirt. He was frugal even for being the richest man in the world at the time. Also, while working for Ross Perot at EDS, I had to follow a very strict dress code; no hair below the collar, no beards, plain color button collared shirt, dress slacks, and tie. And all I did was run around on rollerskates changing out tapes in the library for mainframes. From CEO to janitor, a professional image was expected at all times; in part because government officials frequented the place.
Like you probably, I was engaged and mesmerized as I read twisted tales of deceit and corporate espionage. Then, this "star" witness source (in part II) continues his story, "So the outside vendor was Hewlett-Packard, one of Microsoft's hardware OEMs, which is to say Microsoft's bitch."
Hmm, bitch huh? Anyone else here detect ulterior motives?
In your first list, for items 1-5 I bet a lot of people could make the case that's why the kernel has been so succesful on the enterprise level. For item 6 on that list, Linus submitted patches to the Gnome devs which does add functionality (and the fact I may never use it in no way hurts that UI precept). For the second list, I agree completely.
Nature, This Old House, NOVA, Walking the Bible, The Woodwright's Shop, America's Investigative Reports, Scientific American Frontiers, McLaughlin Group, Tony Brown's Journal, Sesame Street, National Geographic, Jim Lehrer Newshour, P.O.V.. Reading Rainbow, Tavis SMiley, and my favorite, yes, Zaboomafoo. Seriously. Zaboomafoo.
All commercial free; content packed.
Not everyone of us expects our "Super Bowl" week after week either. Good things come to those who wait, and to those who donate.
One of the real challenges (I would imagine) such as this chip implant on the retina is keeping it in place. Retina surgery alone isn't guaranteed. The fluid pushing against that lining can vary with age or even something like cabin pressure from an airplane ride. The synergy between medicine and engineering here really is a marvel example of our body's design and function. It's a testament to both. Personally, I prefer non evasive enhancements for what you mention; like a disposable super contact lens.
I admire both Linus and Tannebaum. They were cult leaders to me during the early infancy of linux and my adoption to it. The email address is fictitious of course, but left there as a historical reference and tribute. I figure someone will scratch their chin and eventually google on the significance of that relationship (if not known already).
Fascinating. I did not know this man's name but heard of these ideas in many medical documents I read frequently. I will make the time to read some of his books. By the way, in searching for those references, I noticed you misspelled "ElectRic" (which google caught for me anyways). Thanks for the information.
> But in the end, such living had more benefits in a spiritual and gratitude terms.
Your story reminded me of growing up on the farm in the 60s. We burned our trash in barrels, drew water from a well, wrapped our school sandwiches up in newspaper, and read books next to kerosene lamps. And yes, the spartan life truly is the spiritual life. I do miss it so at times.
My understanding is that PPAR-y is a gene receptor (as well as say alpha and delta). Cancer research with the PPAR-y receptor dates back to at least 2000 afaik. What msnbc, reuters and other new outlets fail to mention (in my estimation) is what that "magic compound" is. But it is a compound. That patent accepts various agents to qualify as such, which she addresses and are probably specific mixtures to incite those gamma receptors. I have heard of various PPAR-y research over the years, including PPAR-y receptor modulator agents like tocopherols (vitamin E) for colorectal cancer and retinoids (vitamin A) for breast cancer, or even chemicals for other PPAR-y disease associations. I am not a chemist, but doesn't even tocopherol (for example) contain phenol chains (which that patent requires for one such PPAR-y compound mixture)?
> But, parents need tools to be able to make these decisions.
I wholeheartedly agree. At worst, even an R movie is slapped with an NC-17. Producers (like software developers) can cut or edit material based on their target audience.
I think it's a non issue quite frankly; kind of like pissing on some dead coals at a campfire just to see some smoke.
Actually, they have heard of an MMORPG, and is addressed in the original TVGRA (Truth in Video Game Recording Act):
The Comptroller General will conduct a study determining the "(1) the effectiveness of the ESRB video and computer game content ratings system, including content ratings for on-line or Internet-based games;" [...] and his report shall "contain recommendations regarding effective approaches to video and computer game content ratings that address the unique ratings challenges of on-line and Internet-based video games." And as far as I know, the ESRB in it's current form does not have such an online review process.
My cynicism tells me it's just another election year. My moderation tells me that this same legislation has been supported or introduced by Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL), Rep. Mike McIntyre (D-NC), and Rep. Jim Matheson (D-UT), Sen. Hillary Clinton (D-NY), and Sen. Joe Lieberman (D-CT); the latter two representatives with the initial framework under FEPA (Family Entertainment Protection Act). So, before anyone starts casting stones at the other, I think most would agree it's a bipartisan effort.
I do agree that reviewing all game content would be impractical, but not impossible. The TVGRA defines all "content" as "all of the visual images and sounds that are included as part of the recorded data of the video or computer game". Which could be as simple as parsing through all the texture and wav files; no need to play the game through it's countless variations. Currently, the ESRB just accepts something like a movie trailer from a game developer for it's review process.
I find the GAO study in the TVGRA (section 3) interesting, "(3) whether an independent ratings system would offer better accuracy and effectiveness in content ratings for video and computer games;" I thought the ESRB was an independent non profit entity (established by the Video Game industry) in partnership with retailers. I think the current system works, as shown by the ESRB fines levied against Rockstar Entertainment for GTA (and any reasonable attempt at non disclosure). This bill will cycle around every two to four years (as expected), but like most here, I doubt it will ever materialize. For the most part, commercial enterprises police their own better than any bureaucrat, as the GTA case and precedent proved.
Bah! In my day, and in my state, we just bore through rocks! And we WERE grateful!
Unfortunately, the SSC 54 mile ring would have accelerated protons to 20 TeV and was never completed. I can only imagine with this plasma infusion what might have been and never was. If only...
> Google seems to be very commercialized. [...] Google's top results always point at retailers selling the product.
I agree. I get about 50/50 commercial to actual content in my results these days. I long for the good 'ole days of non commercial google lore. As soon as I find a viable contender, I'm hopping off this titantic at first sight of a lifeboat.
And from the lengthy but insightful article, he talks about cost savings to the consumer and not having to compete with industries spending 5 thousand on optimizations. However, he uses an applie pie recipe as an example showing how consumers can increase their page rank (among other factors) by linking to youtube or putting more resources (in general) into their page. He thinks this levels the playing field for us consumers. However, companies will just funnel that 5 thousand from optimization engines into those phantom users he talks about instead. And those phantom users become that new optimization engine. How many of us have that type of disposable income to do the same, albeit in time or money?
No. I was quite fascinated and hopeful before I first visited that wikia link from an earlier/. article. But when I saw the google ads to the right, it was like actually looking at the expiration date on a rank package of meat when you get home. The promise of wikipedia (to me anyways) is the ad free user content. I sense no financial motivation behind that content; only personal, which can be easily checked by such a meritocracy in place now. Remove any financial tentacles from this grand search engine, then I'll jump to that lifeboat.
Do we really need such battlegrounds fought in schools anyways? What ever happened to just the basics like Math, Reading, and History? We try to indoctrinate so much into these little heads at such an early age. Every time I hear of some new curriculum added by a school board, I'm reminded of what future generations of our children will look like.
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All excellent points, especially the last one. This would have been a great opportunity to offer this man an early retirement package with reduced pension benefits. Compare that with costly litigation, which IBM may have calculated here and decided to pursue it anyways. Who knows.
Like you inferred, I believe it mainly is age discrimination here. His lawyer even cites two people making snu-snu on a desk at IBM and they were just transferred. Also, I think you're right about them trolling his station, for the simple reason that before stomping off to a manager, common decency says you (the co-worker) turn off the monitor for him and have a talk with him personally. And, as this plaintiff cites, after 19 years of service to IBM, you would think his superiors would make every effort possible to salvage this man's reputation with a paid vacation for clinical counseling. This does smack of age discrimination. It really is in IBM's interest to settle this case. I wish the Vet well.
I dunno. When I see dupes, I just pop the case hood and shoot some b-12 chemtool up in there. Works pretty good for starting my computer on a cold morning too.
Maybe, but not necessarily. Some subtle observations can define corporate culture or even their mission statements.
For example, I actually met Sam Walton a few times back in the 80s while working for him. He drove an old beat up 50s vintage Ford pickup, and he dressed in overalls and a plain white t-shirt. He was frugal even for being the richest man in the world at the time. Also, while working for Ross Perot at EDS, I had to follow a very strict dress code; no hair below the collar, no beards, plain color button collared shirt, dress slacks, and tie. And all I did was run around on rollerskates changing out tapes in the library for mainframes. From CEO to janitor, a professional image was expected at all times; in part because government officials frequented the place.
Like you probably, I was engaged and mesmerized as I read twisted tales of deceit and corporate espionage. Then, this "star" witness source (in part II) continues his story, "So the outside vendor was Hewlett-Packard, one of Microsoft's hardware OEMs, which is to say Microsoft's bitch."
Hmm, bitch huh? Anyone else here detect ulterior motives?
In your first list, for items 1-5 I bet a lot of people could make the case that's why the kernel has been so succesful on the enterprise level. For item 6 on that list, Linus submitted patches to the Gnome devs which does add functionality (and the fact I may never use it in no way hurts that UI precept). For the second list, I agree completely.
Nature, This Old House, NOVA, Walking the Bible, The Woodwright's Shop, America's Investigative Reports, Scientific American Frontiers, McLaughlin Group, Tony Brown's Journal, Sesame Street, National Geographic, Jim Lehrer Newshour, P.O.V.. Reading Rainbow, Tavis SMiley, and my favorite, yes, Zaboomafoo. Seriously. Zaboomafoo.
All commercial free; content packed.
Not everyone of us expects our "Super Bowl" week after week either. Good things come to those who wait, and to those who donate.
One of the real challenges (I would imagine) such as this chip implant on the retina is keeping it in place. Retina surgery alone isn't guaranteed. The fluid pushing against that lining can vary with age or even something like cabin pressure from an airplane ride. The synergy between medicine and engineering here really is a marvel example of our body's design and function. It's a testament to both. Personally, I prefer non evasive enhancements for what you mention; like a disposable super contact lens.
I admire both Linus and Tannebaum. They were cult leaders to me during the early infancy of linux and my adoption to it. The email address is fictitious of course, but left there as a historical reference and tribute. I figure someone will scratch their chin and eventually google on the significance of that relationship (if not known already).
Fascinating. I did not know this man's name but heard of these ideas in many medical documents I read frequently. I will make the time to read some of his books. By the way, in searching for those references, I noticed you misspelled "ElectRic" (which google caught for me anyways). Thanks for the information.
No worries brother. I rather enjoyed your comment actually. I'm never facetious, just mostly uninformed.
> But in the end, such living had more benefits in a spiritual and gratitude terms.
Your story reminded me of growing up on the farm in the 60s. We burned our trash in barrels, drew water from a well, wrapped our school sandwiches up in newspaper, and read books next to kerosene lamps. And yes, the spartan life truly is the spiritual life. I do miss it so at times.
Which is the greatest ad blocker that I can think of as well. Maybe limit commercial sites and their use of graphics first.
$8.99 I'll see you at the next Star Wars convention my friend. Look for me in the Wookie outfit and a skoal can ring pushing out my right butt fur.
> Additionally, by the time retrieval would be possible, what would be the point?
I believe it also has a mini lander which never deployed. Surely that's worth a few million and reusable.
-1 Troll tag for handing out gratitude to a poster? Did you miss my sig? Where's the slashdot love?
My understanding is that PPAR-y is a gene receptor (as well as say alpha and delta). Cancer research with the PPAR-y receptor dates back to at least 2000 afaik. What msnbc, reuters and other new outlets fail to mention (in my estimation) is what that "magic compound" is. But it is a compound. That patent accepts various agents to qualify as such, which she addresses and are probably specific mixtures to incite those gamma receptors. I have heard of various PPAR-y research over the years, including PPAR-y receptor modulator agents like tocopherols (vitamin E) for colorectal cancer and retinoids (vitamin A) for breast cancer, or even chemicals for other PPAR-y disease associations. I am not a chemist, but doesn't even tocopherol (for example) contain phenol chains (which that patent requires for one such PPAR-y compound mixture)?
A Troy McClure reference! Quick, someone hook spun up with some karma kudos. Warp factor +5 Mr. Scott! Engage!
> But, parents need tools to be able to make these decisions.
I wholeheartedly agree. At worst, even an R movie is slapped with an NC-17. Producers (like software developers) can cut or edit material based on their target audience.
I think it's a non issue quite frankly; kind of like pissing on some dead coals at a campfire just to see some smoke.
Actually, they have heard of an MMORPG, and is addressed in the original TVGRA (Truth in Video Game Recording Act):
The Comptroller General will conduct a study determining the "(1) the effectiveness of the ESRB video and computer game content ratings system, including content ratings for on-line or Internet-based games;" [...] and his report shall "contain recommendations regarding effective approaches to video and computer game content ratings that address the unique ratings challenges of on-line and Internet-based video games." And as far as I know, the ESRB in it's current form does not have such an online review process.
My cynicism tells me it's just another election year. My moderation tells me that this same legislation has been supported or introduced by Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL), Rep. Mike McIntyre (D-NC), and Rep. Jim Matheson (D-UT), Sen. Hillary Clinton (D-NY), and Sen. Joe Lieberman (D-CT); the latter two representatives with the initial framework under FEPA (Family Entertainment Protection Act). So, before anyone starts casting stones at the other, I think most would agree it's a bipartisan effort.
I do agree that reviewing all game content would be impractical, but not impossible. The TVGRA defines all "content" as "all of the visual images and sounds that are included as part of the recorded data of the video or computer game". Which could be as simple as parsing through all the texture and wav files; no need to play the game through it's countless variations. Currently, the ESRB just accepts something like a movie trailer from a game developer for it's review process.
I find the GAO study in the TVGRA (section 3) interesting, "(3) whether an independent ratings system would offer better accuracy and effectiveness in content ratings for video and computer games;" I thought the ESRB was an independent non profit entity (established by the Video Game industry) in partnership with retailers. I think the current system works, as shown by the ESRB fines levied against Rockstar Entertainment for GTA (and any reasonable attempt at non disclosure). This bill will cycle around every two to four years (as expected), but like most here, I doubt it will ever materialize. For the most part, commercial enterprises police their own better than any bureaucrat, as the GTA case and precedent proved.
I too wanted this juicy bit for my linux machine. I found something related but haven't tried it yet. It says it supports NASA WW data sets.
Bah! In my day, and in my state, we just bore through rocks! And we WERE grateful!
Unfortunately, the SSC 54 mile ring would have accelerated protons to 20 TeV and was never completed. I can only imagine with this plasma infusion what might have been and never was. If only...
> Google seems to be very commercialized. [...] Google's top results always point at retailers selling the product.
/. article. But when I saw the google ads to the right, it was like actually looking at the expiration date on a rank package of meat when you get home. The promise of wikipedia (to me anyways) is the ad free user content. I sense no financial motivation behind that content; only personal, which can be easily checked by such a meritocracy in place now. Remove any financial tentacles from this grand search engine, then I'll jump to that lifeboat.
I agree. I get about 50/50 commercial to actual content in my results these days. I long for the good 'ole days of non commercial google lore. As soon as I find a viable contender, I'm hopping off this titantic at first sight of a lifeboat.
And from the lengthy but insightful article, he talks about cost savings to the consumer and not having to compete with industries spending 5 thousand on optimizations. However, he uses an applie pie recipe as an example showing how consumers can increase their page rank (among other factors) by linking to youtube or putting more resources (in general) into their page. He thinks this levels the playing field for us consumers. However, companies will just funnel that 5 thousand from optimization engines into those phantom users he talks about instead. And those phantom users become that new optimization engine. How many of us have that type of disposable income to do the same, albeit in time or money?
No. I was quite fascinated and hopeful before I first visited that wikia link from an earlier
Do we really need such battlegrounds fought in schools anyways? What ever happened to just the basics like Math, Reading, and History? We try to indoctrinate so much into these little heads at such an early age. Every time I hear of some new curriculum added by a school board, I'm reminded of what future generations of our children will look like.
"Trimspa baby!" So this was their blue pill? I guess those agents were carrying out paper sacks full of reds.