I heard on the news this morning that the virus has mutated as well in Vietnam(?), and that the the drugs that some govts are stockpilling are ineffective against the mutation.
I propose we create our own internet that runs on top of the existing internet! Of course we will have to use some sort of encryption to protect privacy, a 'Freenet' if you will...
That is indeed a very good point. But if we are causing global warming, by the time necessary to confirm it, it will be too late (AFICS) and we will be in quite a bit of trouble. If, on the other hand, we assume the worst case scenario (ie we are causing global warming) and do something about it now the only real disadvantage is a bit of inconvenience until we can be sure what is happening.
We have a lot to lose and a lot to gain by our actions now. I think it would be only be intelligent to do the best we can by the planet we live on while the issue is in doubt.
And I think some of us jump a the chance to relate whatever China does to their attempted control over the internet (in China) no matter what the story is about or the evidence (or lack thereof) available.
Rimmer: Just a Pot Noodle. Oh, and I found a tin of dog food in the tool cupboard. Lister: Well. It's pretty obvious what gets eaten last. I can't stand Pot Noodles. ...
Lister: Well, now I know why dogs lick their testicles - it's to take away the taste of their food.
"The retired engineer said he lugged the cat back to his camp, but put the carcass into the river after removing the tail and photographing it."
"Hunter" I doubt. What sort of idiot would dispose of a carcass by putting it in a river where it will pollute it for weeks. Try digging figgen hole next time mate.
"The bullet entered behind the cat's shoulder and blew its head off, he said."
Yeah, not only did it blow the head off but it also caused all the remains and bones to vanish into thin air too I bet.
He appeard on one of the crappy commercial TV channels last night, his story was all over the place and he described the "encounter" as though he had read it in a book.
I'm not one to regularly use strong profanities Maybe not, but by the ned of your post you still come off as a complete psychopath.
but fuck 'em. Negotiations are one thing, and the EU/UN can feel free to negotiate until they're blue in the face. But if they want to force the issue, I'm thinking that we should "remind" our foreign allies that a country with our military might cannot and will not be forced. If need be, I highly recommend that the US resign from the UN and see how long it holds together without our monetary support.
I see. So other countries wanting to control their own networks is yet another reason to go flex you military muscle? You know, there is a reason the US is having a few problems with "terrorists". I'll let you (try) and figure that one out for yourself. And as far as I am aware the USA *hasn't* paid contributions worth about $1,000,000,000. Please do take your toys and go home. It won't make any difference, in fact it will probably make it easier to get things done for a change.
I've said it before, and I'll say it again. That just shows that your not getting any smarter.
The internet root servers are working fine. The UN has presented no compelling arguments as to why it should be turned over to an overly beaurocratic entity that has a poor track record for making joint ventures work. In absence of a compelling argument, the only thing that the UN should hear is, "If it ain't broke, don't fix it!"
And how intimate are you with the proposed plan? Have you even read it? OR are you just going to flame it with all the intelligence (or lack thereof) you can muster?
Keep in mind that the root servers are currently under the control of a private organization. While the servers themselves may reside in the US, the organization that controls them is a true international entity. The US government does not exert direct control over ICANN, and will not agree to do so in order to satisfy a UN hissy fit.
The only people I see hacing a hissy fit is people form the US. Wah! The internet is our baby therefore we can do what we like with it for all time! Mummy Mummy they are trying to take my toys away from me! Make them stop please mummy!
I can only speak for myself, but I would be ashamed of my government's actions if I lived in one of the UN countries that is pushing this resolution. I think this quote from the article sums it up
You govt. already has done plenty of things you should be ashamed of.
Given the ability of squid to join together with other "squids" the potential for the size of these groups (or "caches" as I prefer to call them) of squid is almost limitless! For maximum effeciancy in these groups the squid talk to each other and help each other out. The communication between each squid relies primarily on each squids role in the "cache" and can be anything from a "parent" or "child" squid to "siblings" (please note these relationships no not denote the lineage of family groups, but simply the authoritive role each squid plays). From what I have seen you could be quite close to one of these "caches" right now and not even be aware of it!
Perhaps we just need to teach our children to think more critically, instead of asuming that every white guy in a suit on TV knows what they are talking about if they either praise Jesus, or Bush.
That's funny, at the mention of either of those two people I automatically assume who follows will be either: 1. Somebody talking about stuff he doesn't appear to actually know anything about because he has no real life expereince or, 2. Somebody telling me I should think one think whilst all the available evidence points to the contrary.
The tiny state of Tasmania Tasmania is about 68,000 sq km in area, which makes it bigger than West Virginia, Massachussetts, etc. Would you write "The tiny state of New Jersey"?
Maybe:-) The largest cattle station is Australia is approx 38,000km^2. That makes it bigger than (the USA's) Indiana, Maine, South Carolina, West Virginia, Maryland, others and Belgium.
AFAIK the largest ever area of land owned by one person in Australia was Sir Sydney Kidman who owned approx 6% or just under 460,000 km^2, (larger than all the US states except Alaska).
Didn't MYTHBUSTERS float something not so long ago using only ping pong balls? Perhaps they could do the same with New Orleans?
Of course this may cause a short/long term shortage of ping pong balls (which might be a problem for China in 2006) but IMHO it's a small price to pay. I myself have three, maybe four to donate.
I enjoy Little Britian so much I have been letting all the telemarketers who call know about it:
ME: Hello? TM: Hello would you be interested in xxx for only yyy ME: YEEES! (ala that scottish inn fellow in Little Britain) TM: Excellent, you also get a free xxx if you www ME: But I'm a Lady and I like to do Lady things... TM: Sorry? ME: The computer says "no". TM: You wouldn't like... ME: YEEES! TM: We just need your life savings... ME: It's hard being the only gay in the village TM: I didn't mean...
... how can Australia hope to regulate a website that's neither physically in Australia, nor run by Australians?
Uh, because Google does business in Australia? Last time I checked if you operate a business in Australia you are subject to the law in Australia. I'm pretty sure (or at least I hope) it is the same situation in the USA.
To any Australians complaining about how the US wants to extend control of the law beyond our borders I hold up a shiny mirror
Yeah that's great, except that google is operating *inside* Australia. I think it is only fair that a business operates according the law (I know it may be a difficult concept to grasp that some countries expect companies to actually obey the law, but please try).
"Under the law, a customer is entitled to a refund if goods:
* have some basic, serious fault that the customer could not have known about when purchasing them * do not do the job that the customer was led to believe they would do * do not match a sample they were shown * are not as they were described."
"...the customer has the right to insist on a refund if that is what the customer wants..."
"If after contacting the trader you still cannot solve a refund issue you can contact Fair Trading."
Just because you haven't been successful doesn't mean it can't be done, sure it can take time, you may have to fight and it can be *difficult*. I have come up against retailers, telecoms, banks and the government (ever tried to move a mountain?) on my own and won (and I know jack about law).
Usually the cost and time I invested in getting the above to obey the law was more than what the result was worth but it can be done.
Just say to yourself: I will not lay down and I will not be beaten. I know what is right and I will see it done. Really, try it:-)
I see what your getting at and in some cases I might agree. But in this case (from what the OP said) it seems the "friend" did know *exactly* what they were doing, planned and executed the fraud and boasted about it. Maybe I am a bit tough compared to some, but it seems pretty clear cut to me.
Perhaps it's because being on the receiving end of attempted scams *every* *single* *day* (usually from people so stupid I am surpised if they can talk), that I don't have much patience for scammers. They act like your best friend in the world while they try and extort money from you but quickly change their tune when they realise that it's not going to work. They smile even less when the cops arrive. But they do put effort into pleading and begging (they still think they can get something out of you) they tell whatever lies they can think up "I've got a wife and three... no four, four! kids to feed". They act really sorry to your face, but as soon as they are out the door they are back to thinking about themselves.
If I let them go they just try it on again with somebody else. I have given second chances in the past, but nothing comes of it. It is sad, but nothing produces results like a good kick in the ass.
Slashdot Mirror
I heard on the news this morning that the virus has mutated as well in Vietnam(?), and that the the drugs that some govts are stockpilling are ineffective against the mutation.
I propose we create our own internet that runs on top of the existing internet! Of course we will have to use some sort of encryption to protect privacy, a 'Freenet' if you will...
That is indeed a very good point. But if we are causing global warming, by the time necessary to confirm it, it will be too late (AFICS) and we will be in quite a bit of trouble. If, on the other hand, we assume the worst case scenario (ie we are causing global warming) and do something about it now the only real disadvantage is a bit of inconvenience until we can be sure what is happening.
We have a lot to lose and a lot to gain by our actions now. I think it would be only be intelligent to do the best we can by the planet we live on while the issue is in doubt.
And I think some of us jump a the chance to relate whatever China does to their attempted control over the internet (in China) no matter what the story is about or the evidence (or lack thereof) available.
Rimmer: Just a Pot Noodle. Oh, and I found a tin of dog food in the tool cupboard.
...
Lister: Well. It's pretty obvious what gets eaten last. I can't stand Pot Noodles.
Lister: Well, now I know why dogs lick their testicles - it's to take away the taste of their food.
"The retired engineer said he lugged the cat back to his camp, but put the carcass into the river after removing the tail and photographing it."
"Hunter" I doubt. What sort of idiot would dispose of a carcass by putting it in a river where it will pollute it for weeks. Try digging figgen hole next time mate.
"The bullet entered behind the cat's shoulder and blew its head off, he said."
Yeah, not only did it blow the head off but it also caused all the remains and bones to vanish into thin air too I bet.
He appeard on one of the crappy commercial TV channels last night, his story was all over the place and he described the "encounter" as though he had read it in a book.
I'm not one to regularly use strong profanities
Maybe not, but by the ned of your post you still come off as a complete psychopath.
but fuck 'em. Negotiations are one thing, and the EU/UN can feel free to negotiate until they're blue in the face. But if they want to force the issue, I'm thinking that we should "remind" our foreign allies that a country with our military might cannot and will not be forced. If need be, I highly recommend that the US resign from the UN and see how long it holds together without our monetary support.
I see. So other countries wanting to control their own networks is yet another reason to go flex you military muscle? You know, there is a reason the US is having a few problems with "terrorists". I'll let you (try) and figure that one out for yourself. And as far as I am aware the USA *hasn't* paid contributions worth about $1,000,000,000. Please do take your toys and go home. It won't make any difference, in fact it will probably make it easier to get things done for a change.
I've said it before, and I'll say it again.
That just shows that your not getting any smarter.
The internet root servers are working fine. The UN has presented no compelling arguments as to why it should be turned over to an overly beaurocratic entity that has a poor track record for making joint ventures work. In absence of a compelling argument, the only thing that the UN should hear is, "If it ain't broke, don't fix it!"
And how intimate are you with the proposed plan? Have you even read it? OR are you just going to flame it with all the intelligence (or lack thereof) you can muster?
Keep in mind that the root servers are currently under the control of a private organization. While the servers themselves may reside in the US, the organization that controls them is a true international entity. The US government does not exert direct control over ICANN, and will not agree to do so in order to satisfy a UN hissy fit.
The only people I see hacing a hissy fit is people form the US. Wah! The internet is our baby therefore we can do what we like with it for all time! Mummy Mummy they are trying to take my toys away from me! Make them stop please mummy!
I can only speak for myself, but I would be ashamed of my government's actions if I lived in one of the UN countries that is pushing this resolution. I think this quote from the article sums it up
You govt. already has done plenty of things you should be ashamed of.
Amen.
Ah, now I see the problem.
I'm surprised the article doesn't explore Religion and it's affect on people's happiness.
What, you mean the average religious person (who doesn't go to church) or the nut jobs who blow people to bits?
Given the ability of squid to join together with other "squids" the potential for the size of these groups (or "caches" as I prefer to call them) of squid is almost limitless! For maximum effeciancy in these groups the squid talk to each other and help each other out. The communication between each squid relies primarily on each squids role in the "cache" and can be anything from a "parent" or "child" squid to "siblings" (please note these relationships no not denote the lineage of family groups, but simply the authoritive role each squid plays). From what I have seen you could be quite close to one of these "caches" right now and not even be aware of it!
Perhaps we just need to teach our children to think more critically, instead of asuming that every white guy in a suit on TV knows what they are talking about if they either praise Jesus, or Bush.
That's funny, at the mention of either of those two people I automatically assume who follows will be either:
1. Somebody talking about stuff he doesn't appear to actually know anything about because he has no real life expereince or,
2. Somebody telling me I should think one think whilst all the available evidence points to the contrary.
Can't tell the difference? Neither can I!
The tiny state of Tasmania Tasmania is about 68,000 sq km in area, which makes it bigger than West Virginia, Massachussetts, etc. Would you write "The tiny state of New Jersey"?
:-) The largest cattle station is Australia is approx 38,000km^2. That makes it bigger than (the USA's) Indiana, Maine, South Carolina, West Virginia, Maryland, others and Belgium.
Maybe
AFAIK the largest ever area of land owned by one person in Australia was Sir Sydney Kidman who owned approx 6% or just under 460,000 km^2, (larger than all the US states except Alaska).
You could try Privoxy with reg. exp. and all :-)
s/Dvorak/Qwerty/ig
Shouldn't the parent post be modded "Insightful"?
Is it just me or is GWB trying really hard to get Godwin to make a law about him?
Didn't MYTHBUSTERS float something not so long ago using only ping pong balls? Perhaps they could do the same with New Orleans?
Of course this may cause a short/long term shortage of ping pong balls (which might be a problem for China in 2006) but IMHO it's a small price to pay. I myself have three, maybe four to donate.
But I don't *want* a castle, I just want to sing!
I enjoy Little Britian so much I have been letting all the telemarketers who call know about it:
ME: Hello?
TM: Hello would you be interested in xxx for only yyy
ME: YEEES! (ala that scottish inn fellow in Little Britain)
TM: Excellent, you also get a free xxx if you www
ME: But I'm a Lady and I like to do Lady things...
TM: Sorry?
ME: The computer says "no".
TM: You wouldn't like...
ME: YEEES!
TM: We just need your life savings...
ME: It's hard being the only gay in the village
TM: I didn't mean...
etc etc
This is good news. If WiMAX turns people into zombies, the problem will be confined to Australia.
:-)
The only problem would be trying to distinguish one form the other
As a New Zealander I am surprised that the government is showing this much common sense:
And as an Australian I am suprised that the NZ govt "favoured following Australian legislation".
And that the previously used "common sense" didn't kick in at that point.
I know, but I want the OS that I use to have...
a certain... special... something...
... how can Australia hope to regulate a website that's neither physically in Australia, nor run by Australians?
Uh, because Google does business in Australia? Last time I checked if you operate a business in Australia you are subject to the law in Australia. I'm pretty sure (or at least I hope) it is the same situation in the USA.
To any Australians complaining about how the US wants to extend control of the law beyond our borders I hold up a shiny mirror
Yeah that's great, except that google is operating *inside* Australia. I think it is only fair that a business operates according the law (I know it may be a difficult concept to grasp that some countries expect companies to actually obey the law, but please try).
Google should just close down their .au site until Australia respects freedom of speech. To an American, this law seems absurd.
That's funny, I find it absurd that you want the whole world to be like you.
NSW Office of Fair Trading
:-)
"Under the law, a customer is entitled to a refund if goods:
* have some basic, serious fault that the customer could not have known about when purchasing them
* do not do the job that the customer was led to believe they would do
* do not match a sample they were shown
* are not as they were described."
"...the customer has the right to insist on a refund if that is what the customer wants..."
To obtain a refund there are also Customer Obligations.
"If after contacting the trader you still cannot solve a refund issue you can contact Fair Trading."
Just because you haven't been successful doesn't mean it can't be done, sure it can take time, you may have to fight and it can be *difficult*. I have come up against retailers, telecoms, banks and the government (ever tried to move a mountain?) on my own and won (and I know jack about law).
Usually the cost and time I invested in getting the above to obey the law was more than what the result was worth but it can be done.
Just say to yourself: I will not lay down and I will not be beaten. I know what is right and I will see it done. Really, try it
I see what your getting at and in some cases I might agree. But in this case (from what the OP said) it seems the "friend" did know *exactly* what they were doing, planned and executed the fraud and boasted about it. Maybe I am a bit tough compared to some, but it seems pretty clear cut to me.
Perhaps it's because being on the receiving end of attempted scams *every* *single* *day* (usually from people so stupid I am surpised if they can talk), that I don't have much patience for scammers. They act like your best friend in the world while they try and extort money from you but quickly change their tune when they realise that it's not going to work. They smile even less when the cops arrive. But they do put effort into pleading and begging (they still think they can get something out of you) they tell whatever lies they can think up "I've got a wife and three... no four, four! kids to feed". They act really sorry to your face, but as soon as they are out the door they are back to thinking about themselves.
If I let them go they just try it on again with somebody else. I have given second chances in the past, but nothing comes of it. It is sad, but nothing produces results like a good kick in the ass.
No you can't, because if the shop says now[no], the office of fair trading can't make em do it.
I provided links, if you can't be bothered to look them up, I can't be bothered either.