Man. We must be reading two different sets of provisions....because this shit makes my knees jerk all over the damn place.
I don't believe that the GP is actually endorsing the Patriot act per se, but is pointing out that it is preferable to be afraid of something that is spelled out to being afraid of something unquantified.
The following provisions of the USA Patriot Act will expire on Jan. 1, 2006 if not renewed by Congress:
Section 201 -- Gives federal officials the authority to intercept wire, spoken and electronic communications relating to terrorism.
Section 202 -- Gives federal officials the authority to intercept wire, oral, and electronic communications relating to computer fraud and abuse offenses.
Subsection 203(b) -- Permits the sharing of grand jury information that involves foreign intelligence or counterintelligence with federal law enforcement, intelligence, protective, immigration, national defense, or national security officials
Subsection 203(d) -- Gives foreign intelligence or counterintelligence officers the ability to share foreign intelligence information obtained as part of a criminal investigation with law enforcement.
Section 204 -- Makes clear that nothing in the law regarding pen registers -- an electronic device which records all numbers dialed from a particular phone line -- stops the government's ability to obtain foreign intelligence information.
Section 206 -- Allows federal officials to issue roving "John Doe" wiretaps for spy and anti-terrorism investigations.
Section 207 -- Increases the amount of time that federal officials can watch people they suspect are spies or terrorists.
Section 209 -- Permits the seizure of voicemail messages under a warrant.
Section 212 -- Permits ISP (Internet service providers) and other electronic communication and remote computing service providers to hand over records and e-mails to federal officials in emergency situations.
Section 214 -- Allows use of a pen register or trap and trace devices -- a device records the originating phone numbers of all incoming calls on a particular phone line -- in international terrorism or spy investigations.
Section 215 -- Authorizes federal officials to obtain "tangible items" like business records -- including those from libraries and bookstores _for foreign intelligence and international terrorism investigations.
Section 217 -- Makes it lawful to intercept the wire or electronic communication of a computer hacker or intruder in certain circumstances.
Section 218 -- Allows federal officials to wiretap or watch suspects if foreign intelligence gathering is a "significant purpose" for seeking a FISA (Federal Intelligence Surveillance Act) order. The pre-Patriot Act standard said they could ask for the surveillance only if it was "the" sole or main purpose.
Section 220 -- Provides for nationwide service of search warrants for electronic evidence
Section 223 -- Amends the federal criminal code to provide for administrative discipline of federal officers or employees who violate prohibitions against unauthorized disclosures of information gathered under this act.
Section 225 -- Amends FISA to prohibit lawsuits against people or companies that provide information to federal officials for a terrorism investigation.
They tried working with two male monkeys, but they just kept using the robotic arms for arm wrestling, fighting over the remote, and scratching their furry little asses.
Yet another chapter in our epic struggle against the disgusting inhabitants of the evil blue planet unfolded today, when it was revealed by the Council that one of the invaders' probes was observed deploying a spindly, antenna-like structure. Hopes that the antenna would prove to be benign were quickly dashed, as our scientists determined conclusively that the antenna was designed to emit hazardous low-frequency radio waves, capable of penetrating far underground.
K'Breel, Speaker for the Council, stress that there was no cause for alarm:
"This latest nefarious plot by our enemies has successfully been averted. Immediately upon receiving news of this latest aggression, the Council approved an emergency action to neutralize the threat. The structure of one of the segments of the deadly antenna was successfully altered, rendering the device incapable of harm.
When asked if rumours were true that the invaders' probe was actually outfitted with two of the deadly antennas, K'Breel declined to comment.
Their summary: Microsoft is under 'attack' on all fronts, and either needs to inovate or die.
I suppose, if these were in fact the only two options, M$ would in fact die, as they have never been in the business of innovation.
However, the real situation is not nearly as simple as Beeb makes out...M$ will weather this latest crisis, just as they have weathered all previous ones. Their stranglehold on the marketshare isn't likely to be broken any time soon, and the depth of their pockets insures that they can wait out any siege.
Crazy, huh? Now you're talking semantics. What if I told you crazy was working 50 hours a week for 50 years, at the end of which you're told to piss off. End up in a nursing home, hoping to die before suffering the indignity of not making it to the toilet on time. Wouldn't you say that is insane?
Second, and more importantly, there are a ton of issues that go into a hiring decision, many of which don't have a thing to do with the specifics of a job. An applicant may have skills, but may not have the right temperament, outlook, or might not be a good fit for the company's culture. (Or a zillion other reasons...)
Not only is this completely correct and insightful (mod up, please), it also may be a good way to keep from having to select your own replacement, while getting/remaining in the boss's good graces at the same time.
Just imagine, "...well, Mr. manager, I'd like to select a replacemet, but frankly, I just don't have the background. I'm afraid that anyone I select may be a bad fit for the company for some reason, since I don't have the experience and skill necessary to do good hiring. You would be far better off selecing a replacement yourself, Sir...you're certainly better at this than I am..."
After all, you can catch flies much more effectively with honey than with vinegar.
I see where you're coming from....I was making the assumption that this manager, while superfically unreasonable, is fundamentally capable of rational thought, while you're reminding us that that assumption may not be valid.
This is indeed a troubling scenario...in most situations, the best course would be to smile and nod, and walk on eggshells around him. However, in this situation, this potentially unbalanced person has the ability to cause serious damage to the writer's professional reputation and career. Another poster on this topic made the statement that the only thing a technical profesional really possesses is their reputation...a point with which I agree wholeheartedly.
To borrow your analogy of a kid attacking you, as long as he is unarmed, you may be able to safely ignore him, but if he starts attacking with a club, knife, or gun (in short, if his attacks now have the potential to cause real damage), you are within your rights to protect your own well-being.
Clearly, if the manager is indeed unbalanced, the writer has a very fine line to walk for the next couple weeks. in this situation, the only constructive advice I can offer is to make every attempt to appear as the rational and reasonable party...while still taking the necessary steps to defend one's professional reputation.
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I only hope they make a carrying case large enough to haul this monster around in.
A 19" laptop...a laptop computer that may violate the size requirements for aircraft carry-on luggage...not that's progress!
Man. We must be reading two different sets of provisions....because this shit makes my knees jerk all over the damn place.
I don't believe that the GP is actually endorsing the Patriot act per se, but is pointing out that it is preferable to be afraid of something that is spelled out to being afraid of something unquantified.
It's a shame that the DVD community doesn't have the ability to decide on a standard...
It may be a tight squeeze to fit all those Senators in a locked filing cabinet though.
I like a challenge.
Interesting...full story can be found here.
Odd how just when the Patriot Act comes up for review, a small plane flying off course happens by to remind us all that we must FEAR and OBEY...
The following provisions of the USA Patriot Act will expire on Jan. 1, 2006 if not renewed by Congress:
They tried working with two male monkeys, but they just kept using the robotic arms for arm wrestling, fighting over the remote, and scratching their furry little asses.
^_^
I for one welcome our new bionic simian overlords.
If we're supposed to be the Romans, where are the vomitoriums? I want a vomitorium!
Ever been to a frat party?
I'll take it.
Yup....and I wrote daddypants and everything.
Asleep at the switch.
What Does a Spreading Worm Look Like?
This is what a spreading worm looks like.
^_^
In the style of Slahdot(sic), yet another repost.
Um....this is not a repost, AC, which you would know if you took the time to read more than the post titles.
Hey, TripMaster Monkey... You do know you don't get karma for funny moderations, don't ya?
Yes, AC, I did know that...which kinda blows you whole 'karma whore' theory out of the water, doesn't it?
Log off before you hurt yourself.
Yet another chapter in our epic struggle against the disgusting inhabitants of the evil blue planet unfolded today, when it was revealed by the Council that one of the invaders' probes was observed deploying a spindly, antenna-like structure.
Hopes that the antenna would prove to be benign were quickly dashed, as our scientists determined conclusively that the antenna was designed to emit hazardous low-frequency radio waves, capable of penetrating far underground.
K'Breel, Speaker for the Council, stress that there was no cause for alarm:
When asked if rumours were true that the invaders' probe was actually outfitted with two of the deadly antennas, K'Breel declined to comment.
Their summary: Microsoft is under 'attack' on all fronts, and either needs to inovate or die.
I suppose, if these were in fact the only two options, M$ would in fact die, as they have never been in the business of innovation.
However, the real situation is not nearly as simple as Beeb makes out...M$ will weather this latest crisis, just as they have weathered all previous ones. Their stranglehold on the marketshare isn't likely to be broken any time soon, and the depth of their pockets insures that they can wait out any siege.
Now tell me, which is the superior animal?
Certainly not you...shame on you for kicking defenseless animals.
I'm really looking forward to submitting my paper this year...I think it will be well accepted.
Interested parties can view my submission here
Please let me know what you think...any feedback would be greatly appreciated.
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Ban internet hunting! We must all do our part to preserve the endangered internets!
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Second, and more importantly, there are a ton of issues that go into a hiring decision, many of which don't have a thing to do with the specifics of a job. An applicant may have skills, but may not have the right temperament, outlook, or might not be a good fit for the company's culture. (Or a zillion other reasons...)
Not only is this completely correct and insightful (mod up, please), it also may be a good way to keep from having to select your own replacement, while getting/remaining in the boss's good graces at the same time.
Just imagine, "...well, Mr. manager, I'd like to select a replacemet, but frankly, I just don't have the background. I'm afraid that anyone I select may be a bad fit for the company for some reason, since I don't have the experience and skill necessary to do good hiring. You would be far better off selecing a replacement yourself, Sir...you're certainly better at this than I am..."
After all, you can catch flies much more effectively with honey than with vinegar.
If you find a replacement you'll be responsible for that replacement going forward into the future.
This is an excellent point against selecting a replacement for your position, and it's one that didn't even occur to me.
Mod parent up, please.
I see where you're coming from....I was making the assumption that this manager, while superfically unreasonable, is fundamentally capable of rational thought, while you're reminding us that that assumption may not be valid.
This is indeed a troubling scenario...in most situations, the best course would be to smile and nod, and walk on eggshells around him. However, in this situation, this potentially unbalanced person has the ability to cause serious damage to the writer's professional reputation and career. Another poster on this topic made the statement that the only thing a technical profesional really possesses is their reputation...a point with which I agree wholeheartedly.
To borrow your analogy of a kid attacking you, as long as he is unarmed, you may be able to safely ignore him, but if he starts attacking with a club, knife, or gun (in short, if his attacks now have the potential to cause real damage), you are within your rights to protect your own well-being.
Clearly, if the manager is indeed unbalanced, the writer has a very fine line to walk for the next couple weeks. in this situation, the only constructive advice I can offer is to make every attempt to appear as the rational and reasonable party...while still taking the necessary steps to defend one's professional reputation.