John Smith was tragically killed today, smothered by ketchup after applying more than the recommended force. Manufacturers of the superhydrophobic coating for condiment bottles will now be required to place warnings directing users to face the spout of the bottles away from their faces. The Department of Defense is currently investigating resurrecting the Land Warrior initiative, based around these bottles.
My mother used to decide who was right and compel the other to backdate royalty payments then give a percentage of any future sales. If we still didn't agree, we could appeal to a superior parent - Grandma.
Not sure if it's possible in your area, but I switched ISPs and made it clear to them why. This was after the first ISP basically refused to investigate the problem beyond saying that variable speeds are because of 'network traffic', then unceremoniously hanging up.
Had the same problem with the second one but they investigated, played around with some of their own settings, sent a technician out to the exchange and they delivered a measurable increase. Then I got a call from the first ISP's retention people, offering me a credit against my entire 7-year term to re-sign.
So basically it was a case of initial hilariously lazy technical staff, that may have been saved by overly apologetic customer service. I had the choice of keeping my faster connection or getting cash back with the slower one. If there's no other option, I'd suggest shaking their customer service tree until results fall out.
Some sort of integrated 'Games' service 'for Windows' that I could connect to 'Live'. Just so I could play such popular games as 'Shadowrun' with my many friends (but no more than 100).
But I'll understand if that technology is currently unworkable.
Microrewards a great, but they only do part of the job. Engagement also relies on the feeling that your skills are improving (mastery). Autonomy and purpose are also fairly important.
I've worked in a number of workforces that use gamification techniques. Typically it's adopted brute force (leaderboards, backed by monetary incentives) that convince you to work against others. They basically turn a group of people who should be working together into fifteen year olds playing co-op Modern Warfare 3 - smack talk included.
This isn't to say they're bad, just typically poorly adopted.
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That's kind of you to note but as I'm making a reference to the campaign, calling it a 'prawn' would be counter to that to my intent.
FYI, I'm Australian. Sorry, Autralian.
Makes me so mad, I'm having trouble chucking another hrimp on barbie.
Must have cost a bit to refit it so it's mouth didn't move sensuously.
Slightly off topic, but 'Grammar Nazi' almost makes me believe the Grammar Hague is run by 16 year olds with mobile phones.
I'm super excited that this relevant and forward thinking company is releasing a browser that will make me forget about using any other browser.
- Me from 1996
John Smith was tragically killed today, smothered by ketchup after applying more than the recommended force. Manufacturers of the superhydrophobic coating for condiment bottles will now be required to place warnings directing users to face the spout of the bottles away from their faces. The Department of Defense is currently investigating resurrecting the Land Warrior initiative, based around these bottles.
My mother used to decide who was right and compel the other to backdate royalty payments then give a percentage of any future sales. If we still didn't agree, we could appeal to a superior parent - Grandma.
He will be respectfully tucked in between the cushions of a couch.
...for one, welcome our new microbot bubble overlords.
When you have a hammer, every problem looks like a nail.
When you have lawyers on staff, every problem looks like an ambulance.
Yeah, but you don't need to install netting for robots.
They prefer using the suicide booths.
Crowd: >90% full
* Normal Women: 50% * Normal Men: 43% * Down-On-His-Luck Private Detective: 1% * Mysterious Inside Contact: 1% * Hired Goons Preparing For Ambush: 5%
I was serving myself free-trade coffee with a fixed-gear mind-controlled robotic arm BEFORE it was cool.
...a nightstick.
Not sure if it's possible in your area, but I switched ISPs and made it clear to them why. This was after the first ISP basically refused to investigate the problem beyond saying that variable speeds are because of 'network traffic', then unceremoniously hanging up.
Had the same problem with the second one but they investigated, played around with some of their own settings, sent a technician out to the exchange and they delivered a measurable increase. Then I got a call from the first ISP's retention people, offering me a credit against my entire 7-year term to re-sign.
So basically it was a case of initial hilariously lazy technical staff, that may have been saved by overly apologetic customer service. I had the choice of keeping my faster connection or getting cash back with the slower one. If there's no other option, I'd suggest shaking their customer service tree until results fall out.
"I wasn't aware of anyone doing anything wrong."
Then, when given proof that you should have been: "I didn't read it."
Worked for James Murdoch.
Put them on a crime scene investigation show and give them snappy one liners.
I see subtlety isn't going to work.
You may need to re-read the first sentence there. Maybe just the things in the single quote marks.
Well, they're a third party that takes private information with your unwitting consent.
So really, if they just let you post pictures of your cat and passive-aggressive pleas for attention, it would be worth $95 billion.
Some sort of integrated 'Games' service 'for Windows' that I could connect to 'Live'. Just so I could play such popular games as 'Shadowrun' with my many friends (but no more than 100).
But I'll understand if that technology is currently unworkable.
Microrewards a great, but they only do part of the job. Engagement also relies on the feeling that your skills are improving (mastery). Autonomy and purpose are also fairly important.
I've worked in a number of workforces that use gamification techniques. Typically it's adopted brute force (leaderboards, backed by monetary incentives) that convince you to work against others. They basically turn a group of people who should be working together into fifteen year olds playing co-op Modern Warfare 3 - smack talk included.
This isn't to say they're bad, just typically poorly adopted.
....is an ancient Mayan time traveler.
Until they get serious lobbying money. Also, look for the Super Pac: 01010101 01101110 01110010 01100101 01100001 01110011 01101111 01101110 01100001 01100010 01101100 01100101 00100000 01010011 01110101 01100010 01110011 01101001 01100100 01101001 01100101 01110011 00100000 01000110 01101111 01110010 00100000 01001101 01100001 01100011 01101000 01101001 01101110 01100101 01110011
I uncovered porn and tons of what's now 'abandonware'. Thanks, 16-year old boy from 1996 (I assume)!