The point is to make the generations turn over faster, so the Paddock thing falls out of professional memory as quickly as possible. Employees who are the targets of rudeness are likely to not stay in their jobs as long.
If someone is placing security cameras in the rooms themselves, that's grounds for a police report and a lawsuit. Free money if nothing else -- the hotel would likely settle just to avoid having word get out that they're spying on paying customers 24/7.
Introduce a random time error into thermostats for things like HVAC systems -- even if they're all set to turn on at 6pm next Tuesday, some will turn on at 5:58, some will turn on at 6:00, some will turn on at 6:05. This will hopefully give the grid controllers enough time to adapt to a spike in load.
Also, why do water heaters need to be "smart?" I thought they responded to demand -- if there's no hot water flow, the water stays hot in a well-insulated tank, and the heating element doesn't need to run. There's minimal heat loss in an electric heater compared to gas, since the only breaks in the insulating layer are for wires, input, output, and overflow pipes.
Better yet, have all new homes use tankless/"on-demand" heaters.
Even better -- that means the theoretical equivalent of 48 100W equivalent bulbs off one 24V circuit with 12ga wiring. Practically, this number will be lower, but it's still relatively easy to wire for 24v lighting.
The point is that if EVERYONE treats the employees dismissively, there will be fewer people willing to do the job. And they'll do it poorly or pretend to do it just to avoid confrontation. (i.e. "here's the damn code, dial it yourself and don't tell anyone").
Remember, that without people willing to enact privacy-invading policies, the management won't be able to enforce such policies.
Remember that bulbs use much less power than they used to. 20W LED uses as much power as a 100W incandescent used to. 12ga cable can carry 20amps or 480W at 24VDC. You can literally run 24 bulbs off of a standard cable on a low-volt system.
The problem is big appliances with motors, not lighting. As far as the batteries, the panels need to be above ground -- you can also stick the batteries in a box aboveground and run cable down to the cave-house.
I prefer the "punched" keycards aka "Vingcards." All mechanical, nothing to break, no batteries to die, or cards to demagnetize.
As far as security cameras with LTE, EVERYONE sells them. A cheap Android phone is exactly that and more, and you can buy one for $50 new. Just install an IP webcam app -- there are many options, cloud, streaming to your own server, SD card storage, etc.
You can let them in, but you don't have to be nice or polite. "You done yet, guy?" "OK, now get the fuck out of my room." "See you tomorrow, lady."
If everyone was abrasive and abusive to hotel suckurity "just doin' their jobs, doot de doot de doot" then there would be fewer people willing to do the job. Or at least they'd make the checks more cursory and faster, since no one enjoys being the target of rudeness and anger.
Hilton condo sounds expensive. Can you, instead: (1) Book an AirBnB or... (2) Stay in a regular (read, cheap and doesn't ask too many questions) motel 5-10 minutes' walk from the main Strip attractions?
Frankly, it didn't take too long. Respecting people's privacy and following privacy laws is more important than absolute safety. Yes, 60 people died, but there's no need to over-react by abrogating privacy rules in the future and turning cities into armed camps. Such an incident is rare enough to make it a minor risk.
Also, making sure they had the correct room was important -- what would have happened if they had barged into the wrong room and shot a bunch of innocent people?
UK is still statistically safer than the US. Yes, London's murder rate exceeded NYC's for a month or two in 2018, but the annual tally is 50-60% that of NYC (NYC and London's populations are similar in size).
And NYC has low violent crime rates by US standards -- the UK doesn't really have places as dangerous as Baltimore, Chicago, or Camden.
You're underestimating the complacency and obedience to authority of the average American. When the NY Pig Detachment was checking bags on the subway, some people VOLUNTARILY went to the bag-check tables without being asked and expressed their gratitude for "keeping them safe."
I thought prostitution is ILLEGAL in Vegas, only legal in NV outside of Vegas and Clark County. It makes sense -- if people are busy boinking, they won't make the casinos money on gambling.
Bunch of states allow gambling these days. Some of them even have a better climate than Vegas in summer -- 110-degree days are no fun. Hold the damn thing in Philly. Legalized gambling, interesting museums/people, done and done.
Actually, a hotel room is basically the "property" of a tenant for the duration of a stay. Same as renting an apartment -- if I'm a landlord, I can't just barge in without advance warning to the tenant.
Exactly. If they're going to barge into your room without consent, let them pay to fix their door frame. They can try to bill your card -- that's what "stop payments" are for...
This is why you don't stay in big hotels. I doubt the motel half-a-mile's walk from the Strip gives as much of a damn. They might even sell privacy as a "feature", not a bug:D
What if the government requires the private entity to search the rooms, for "safety?" Are private entities coerced to perform searches by a government entity covered by the 4th Amendment?
I'd agree that threatening someone's life is wrong.
But the crime here isn't embarassing someone. It's violating their privacy because of fear of a one-in-a-billion risk. The crime is also being part of a trend of decreased privacy in the US because of irrational fear.
Are they capital crimes? Nope. But if someone barging into a hotel room without consent got decked in the head with a chair by a scared 5-foot-tall lady, I'd not feel even slightly sad.
I'd not finish dressing -- I'd first snap a few pics of the person, then call the cops. Let the ass who barged into my room suffer a bit more indignity and discomfort. Violate my privacy, don't expect me to make you feel comfortable.
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The point is to make the generations turn over faster, so the Paddock thing falls out of professional memory as quickly as possible. Employees who are the targets of rudeness are likely to not stay in their jobs as long.
If someone is placing security cameras in the rooms themselves, that's grounds for a police report and a lawsuit. Free money if nothing else -- the hotel would likely settle just to avoid having word get out that they're spying on paying customers 24/7.
Introduce a random time error into thermostats for things like HVAC systems -- even if they're all set to turn on at 6pm next Tuesday, some will turn on at 5:58, some will turn on at 6:00, some will turn on at 6:05. This will hopefully give the grid controllers enough time to adapt to a spike in load.
Also, why do water heaters need to be "smart?" I thought they responded to demand -- if there's no hot water flow, the water stays hot in a well-insulated tank, and the heating element doesn't need to run. There's minimal heat loss in an electric heater compared to gas, since the only breaks in the insulating layer are for wires, input, output, and overflow pipes.
Better yet, have all new homes use tankless/"on-demand" heaters.
Even better -- that means the theoretical equivalent of 48 100W equivalent bulbs off one 24V circuit with 12ga wiring. Practically, this number will be lower, but it's still relatively easy to wire for 24v lighting.
The point is that if EVERYONE treats the employees dismissively, there will be fewer people willing to do the job. And they'll do it poorly or pretend to do it just to avoid confrontation. (i.e. "here's the damn code, dial it yourself and don't tell anyone").
Remember, that without people willing to enact privacy-invading policies, the management won't be able to enforce such policies.
There's an expectation of privacy, though. I don't think a hotel could (legally) get away with putting cameras or microphones in a room, for example.
Sorry -- I meant PRODUCES as much luminous intensity. Apologizes for typing too fast :D
Remember that bulbs use much less power than they used to. 20W LED uses as much power as a 100W incandescent used to. 12ga cable can carry 20amps or 480W at 24VDC. You can literally run 24 bulbs off of a standard cable on a low-volt system.
The problem is big appliances with motors, not lighting. As far as the batteries, the panels need to be above ground -- you can also stick the batteries in a box aboveground and run cable down to the cave-house.
I prefer the "punched" keycards aka "Vingcards." All mechanical, nothing to break, no batteries to die, or cards to demagnetize.
As far as security cameras with LTE, EVERYONE sells them. A cheap Android phone is exactly that and more, and you can buy one for $50 new. Just install an IP webcam app -- there are many options, cloud, streaming to your own server, SD card storage, etc.
You can let them in, but you don't have to be nice or polite. "You done yet, guy?" "OK, now get the fuck out of my room." "See you tomorrow, lady."
If everyone was abrasive and abusive to hotel suckurity "just doin' their jobs, doot de doot de doot" then there would be fewer people willing to do the job. Or at least they'd make the checks more cursory and faster, since no one enjoys being the target of rudeness and anger.
Hilton condo sounds expensive. Can you, instead: ...
(1) Book an AirBnB or
(2) Stay in a regular (read, cheap and doesn't ask too many questions) motel 5-10 minutes' walk from the main Strip attractions?
Frankly, it didn't take too long. Respecting people's privacy and following privacy laws is more important than absolute safety. Yes, 60 people died, but there's no need to over-react by abrogating privacy rules in the future and turning cities into armed camps. Such an incident is rare enough to make it a minor risk.
Also, making sure they had the correct room was important -- what would have happened if they had barged into the wrong room and shot a bunch of innocent people?
At least UK allows referenda on secession. The last time US states tried to escape the grip of the Feds, it caused a full-on civil war.
UK is still statistically safer than the US. Yes, London's murder rate exceeded NYC's for a month or two in 2018, but the annual tally is 50-60% that of NYC (NYC and London's populations are similar in size).
And NYC has low violent crime rates by US standards -- the UK doesn't really have places as dangerous as Baltimore, Chicago, or Camden.
Or just eat some sushi and drop some in places that aren't usually cleaned. Fish take a few days to get really ripe, well after the guest has left...
You're underestimating the complacency and obedience to authority of the average American. When the NY Pig Detachment was checking bags on the subway, some people VOLUNTARILY went to the bag-check tables without being asked and expressed their gratitude for "keeping them safe."
I thought prostitution is ILLEGAL in Vegas, only legal in NV outside of Vegas and Clark County. It makes sense -- if people are busy boinking, they won't make the casinos money on gambling.
Bunch of states allow gambling these days. Some of them even have a better climate than Vegas in summer -- 110-degree days are no fun. Hold the damn thing in Philly. Legalized gambling, interesting museums/people, done and done.
Nor has the UK, and guns are more restricted there than in the USA...
Actually, a hotel room is basically the "property" of a tenant for the duration of a stay. Same as renting an apartment -- if I'm a landlord, I can't just barge in without advance warning to the tenant.
Exactly. If they're going to barge into your room without consent, let them pay to fix their door frame. They can try to bill your card -- that's what "stop payments" are for...
This is why you don't stay in big hotels. I doubt the motel half-a-mile's walk from the Strip gives as much of a damn. They might even sell privacy as a "feature", not a bug :D
What if the government requires the private entity to search the rooms, for "safety?" Are private entities coerced to perform searches by a government entity covered by the 4th Amendment?
I'd agree that threatening someone's life is wrong.
But the crime here isn't embarassing someone. It's violating their privacy because of fear of a one-in-a-billion risk. The crime is also being part of a trend of decreased privacy in the US because of irrational fear.
Are they capital crimes? Nope. But if someone barging into a hotel room without consent got decked in the head with a chair by a scared 5-foot-tall lady, I'd not feel even slightly sad.
I'd not finish dressing -- I'd first snap a few pics of the person, then call the cops. Let the ass who barged into my room suffer a bit more indignity and discomfort. Violate my privacy, don't expect me to make you feel comfortable.