...except, they won't. Many people do everything through online banking. A number of banks have complete "opt-out-of-paper" programs, so you won't see another letter in your life (except maybe major documents that need signed). The real trick here is - when you get an e-mail, don't click on the links. If your bank says you need to take care of something, visit their site by manually typing in the address and then take care of whatever it is.
IOW, we're not going after the low hanging fruit first, which bewilders me.
It's because it's not popular and in people's faces right now.
Food is something people have been dealing with in the car since cars first came around. It's something we're familiar with and it's not new. Secondly, going after "food distractions" would most definitely not make a politician popular. As such, no politician would touch that with a 10 foot pole. Texting while driving, however, is something that is pretty obviously stupid, and that has a lot of support from the general public as something that should be stopped. Hence, politicians jump all over it.
For starters, I think they're going to have to punish managers who want their people available 24x7x365.
Give me a break. I don't know any SANE human being that expects someone to literally be available 24x7x365. If you have a manger like that, you have much bigger issues to worry about. It is quite obvious that texting and driving is stupid - the enforcement does not need to go past, "You made the decision to do it - I don't care what your boss wants or doesn't want."
A specific law would point out that texting while driving == distracted driving, no ifs, ands or buts. This fact would not have to be re-proven in every case. Pay the ticket, move on, and don't do it again.
I am not a lawyer, but I don't think this would have to be proven for every case. First off, precedence would play a big part into this. Secondly, there is no "proof" that speeding is necessarily dangerous (and, it really isn't up to certain speeds - difference in speed is the issue), yet they still smack down tickets left and right without any challenge. So, I think your worry really isn't a valid one. If an officer says, "They were texting and driving and I felt that they were being a reckless towards other drivers and themselves," the officer, by his position of authority (which I hope he is not abusing), has a right and an obligation to make that call. Except in extreme cases, he would receive the benefit of the doubt.
I have to agree with you, ChienAndalu - I haven't seen anything with the kind of functionality that StackOverflow has. I mean, there are moderation sites, but they don't have nearly the functionality or the usability.
Actually, I think it is you who missed the summary. No need for the name calling.
The new site is not a single site - it's the core of what makes up Stackoverflow and other, similar, sites. Think of it as an API for the site. Joel and crew are offering to sell this core (which they are calling "StackExchange") so that others can create whatever site they want - whether it is about programming, parenting, movies, or...whatever. StackExhange is just the core and provides hosting to that core (or can host onsite for the most expensive pricing plan).
Never seen it come up in a google search.. maybe it's got its niche..
Usenet beats any of these sites anyway - there's decades of experience on that.
No, it doesn't always come up in Google search (try searching with site:stackoverflow.com in your programming searches, though), because that is Google's algorithm. As far as a programming/technical site, though, Stackoverflow (and its sister sites; serverfault.com (for admin/IT questions) and superuser.com (for general computer use questions)) is a *wonderful* resource. Don't knock it until you try it.
As for your comment about Usenet, I do agree that there is a myriad of experience on there. Nowhere else are you going to see the beginnings of Linux and quite a bit of discussion on other technologies. BUT - Stackoverflow is current, its well moderated (by a user-community) and has some extremely knowledgeable and thoughtful people on its site to help out.
I disagree with the GP post that is simply a Slashvertisement. I wish someone had told me about the site sooner.
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It's where you have to go to collect 36 Murloc Eyeballs. Duh.
Interesting observation. I will admit that I like Joel's articles. But, as to your comment, it really has to do with your own perceptions for the most part. I can't find the study, but I did some research on people's perceptions of e-mails that they receive, and one corresponding study showed that people misinterpret the voice of textual information (e-mails, blogs, texting) about 90% of the time. How they perceived the messages appeared to come from things such as their own mood, past experiences with the author of the message, and their own personal view on the world. (I apologize for not being able to find the study.)
So, while Joel may be talking down (he has to consider a relatively wide audience, too), your perceptions might be a reflection more of yourself.
Sure, I will agree that over-taxation is a problem, but without taxes, we don't have a civil society.
Not necessarily.
It is possible to let everything be privatized and run from that standpoint. Nobody pays any taxes. These services are provided as a business (and, businesses do have an incentive to provide good service or they won't make money or survive). I'm not saying it's a perfect option, but it is an alternative to taxes. In my opinion, I don't typically agree with how my tax dollars are spent (see the WA breakdown a few posts above), but there is almost nothing I can do about it. You could say, "Vote!" and I do, but, seriously, that really has almost no effect at the end of the day because even an upstanding politician has to juggle between many different interests.
Wow. This is a really good breakdown of much of the spending (and a scary one, too, for that matter). I searched around on Google for other state's spending, but couldn't find much. Is there a public forum where this has to be laid out?
What's the old saying (Kettle calling the Pot black)
Actually, Pot started it. He called Kettle "black" first. It devolved into a war shortly thereafter when the Broiling Pan took sides and the Colander started screaming for legal recourse. Fortunately, Cheese Grater and Can Opener continued to get along. Then, of course, there was the scandal where Dish ran away with Spoon, but that's another story...
Actually, probably not. The people who tend to be guides also tend to be those "good"-type students. The ones who don't get into too much trouble, probably don't do too much weed, and are okay with being happy and peppy about their school. (I was friends with a lot of those people. Was asked to be one, too, but I am definitely not peppy.)
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...except, they won't. Many people do everything through online banking. A number of banks have complete "opt-out-of-paper" programs, so you won't see another letter in your life (except maybe major documents that need signed). The real trick here is - when you get an e-mail, don't click on the links. If your bank says you need to take care of something, visit their site by manually typing in the address and then take care of whatever it is.
Oh, there's some companies out there who would like to arrrrrrrrrgue that point with you.
Sorry. Couldn't resist. I'll just let myself out...
What happened to the article "Google purges Pirate Bay from search results?"
It's listed on the front page of Slashdot, but when I click the link, I can't get to it. I want to know what that is about, dang it.
IOW, we're not going after the low hanging fruit first, which bewilders me.
It's because it's not popular and in people's faces right now.
Food is something people have been dealing with in the car since cars first came around. It's something we're familiar with and it's not new. Secondly, going after "food distractions" would most definitely not make a politician popular. As such, no politician would touch that with a 10 foot pole. Texting while driving, however, is something that is pretty obviously stupid, and that has a lot of support from the general public as something that should be stopped. Hence, politicians jump all over it.
For starters, I think they're going to have to punish managers who want their people available 24x7x365.
Give me a break. I don't know any SANE human being that expects someone to literally be available 24x7x365. If you have a manger like that, you have much bigger issues to worry about. It is quite obvious that texting and driving is stupid - the enforcement does not need to go past, "You made the decision to do it - I don't care what your boss wants or doesn't want."
A specific law would point out that texting while driving == distracted driving, no ifs, ands or buts. This fact would not have to be re-proven in every case. Pay the ticket, move on, and don't do it again.
I am not a lawyer, but I don't think this would have to be proven for every case. First off, precedence would play a big part into this. Secondly, there is no "proof" that speeding is necessarily dangerous (and, it really isn't up to certain speeds - difference in speed is the issue), yet they still smack down tickets left and right without any challenge. So, I think your worry really isn't a valid one. If an officer says, "They were texting and driving and I felt that they were being a reckless towards other drivers and themselves," the officer, by his position of authority (which I hope he is not abusing), has a right and an obligation to make that call. Except in extreme cases, he would receive the benefit of the doubt.
the initial PR was way too fluffy and said nothing specific
Did you miss this?
I am assuming this is built on Google's Wave technology? Or is this entirely your own implementation?
Google OS + Waves + commodity hardware. If anything, at least the next version of windows will be much less expensive.
So, basically, you're saying we can (wait for it)...wave...goodbye to high Windows prices?
Alright, alright. I'm letting myself out...
I have to agree with you, ChienAndalu - I haven't seen anything with the kind of functionality that StackOverflow has. I mean, there are moderation sites, but they don't have nearly the functionality or the usability.
Actually, I think it is you who missed the summary. No need for the name calling.
The new site is not a single site - it's the core of what makes up Stackoverflow and other, similar, sites. Think of it as an API for the site. Joel and crew are offering to sell this core (which they are calling "StackExchange") so that others can create whatever site they want - whether it is about programming, parenting, movies, or...whatever. StackExhange is just the core and provides hosting to that core (or can host onsite for the most expensive pricing plan).
Never seen it come up in a google search.. maybe it's got its niche..
Usenet beats any of these sites anyway - there's decades of experience on that.
No, it doesn't always come up in Google search (try searching with site:stackoverflow.com in your programming searches, though), because that is Google's algorithm. As far as a programming/technical site, though, Stackoverflow (and its sister sites; serverfault.com (for admin/IT questions) and superuser.com (for general computer use questions)) is a *wonderful* resource. Don't knock it until you try it.
As for your comment about Usenet, I do agree that there is a myriad of experience on there. Nowhere else are you going to see the beginnings of Linux and quite a bit of discussion on other technologies. BUT - Stackoverflow is current, its well moderated (by a user-community) and has some extremely knowledgeable and thoughtful people on its site to help out.
I disagree with the GP post that is simply a Slashvertisement. I wish someone had told me about the site sooner.
It's where you have to go to collect 36 Murloc Eyeballs. Duh.
Interesting observation. I will admit that I like Joel's articles. But, as to your comment, it really has to do with your own perceptions for the most part. I can't find the study, but I did some research on people's perceptions of e-mails that they receive, and one corresponding study showed that people misinterpret the voice of textual information (e-mails, blogs, texting) about 90% of the time. How they perceived the messages appeared to come from things such as their own mood, past experiences with the author of the message, and their own personal view on the world. (I apologize for not being able to find the study.)
So, while Joel may be talking down (he has to consider a relatively wide audience, too), your perceptions might be a reflection more of yourself.
"Oh, hey, MS Exchange in X college got hacked, MS's security sucks!"
...but...we do say that around here...
Sure, I will agree that over-taxation is a problem, but without taxes, we don't have a civil society.
Not necessarily.
It is possible to let everything be privatized and run from that standpoint. Nobody pays any taxes. These services are provided as a business (and, businesses do have an incentive to provide good service or they won't make money or survive). I'm not saying it's a perfect option, but it is an alternative to taxes. In my opinion, I don't typically agree with how my tax dollars are spent (see the WA breakdown a few posts above), but there is almost nothing I can do about it. You could say, "Vote!" and I do, but, seriously, that really has almost no effect at the end of the day because even an upstanding politician has to juggle between many different interests.
Wow. This is a really good breakdown of much of the spending (and a scary one, too, for that matter). I searched around on Google for other state's spending, but couldn't find much. Is there a public forum where this has to be laid out?
Just knowing that the kid is still somewhere in the clearance section can help calm everybody down.
And how would this help with that? It's a GPS watch. GPS requires connection to satellites which are outside. This would not work indoors.
A modem? What's that?
(Note: I'm just joking. I can still "sing" the sound my modem used to make while dialing up the provider.)
What's the old saying (Kettle calling the Pot black)
Actually, Pot started it. He called Kettle "black" first. It devolved into a war shortly thereafter when the Broiling Pan took sides and the Colander started screaming for legal recourse. Fortunately, Cheese Grater and Can Opener continued to get along. Then, of course, there was the scandal where Dish ran away with Spoon, but that's another story...
Wouldn't that be a gaggle of Google interns?
He he. Your Google gaggle made me giggle.
Jurassic Park 4 Live, huh? I hear the theaters are going to charge an arm and a leg just to see it...
They've found a way to punch servers in the face over standard TCP/IP.
Ahhh...I see Chuck Norris has now taken up software development.
Actually, probably not. The people who tend to be guides also tend to be those "good"-type students. The ones who don't get into too much trouble, probably don't do too much weed, and are okay with being happy and peppy about their school. (I was friends with a lot of those people. Was asked to be one, too, but I am definitely not peppy.)