At my job, I can work from home whenever I want, and several other co-workers do, but I choose to go into the office because the atmosphere is more conducive to getting work done. I can bounce ideas off the people around me, I'm not distracted by household events or pets and there's more of a sense of urgency for completing tasks, which helps me focus better.
So, you're saying it's marketing data. Yawn. There's no "narrative" here. Just looking objectively at what actually leaked and how important it is. This isn't social security numbers or healthcare information. It's information about who you'd likely voted for.
And, you know what, children insult and ridicule because they're unable to make substantial arguments without it. Go look in the mirror.
The data is relatively common and something you can find in any census or online "white pages," with perhaps the exception of the political party you're registered with.
How is this information sensitive in nature?
I knew someone would ask that question. The answer is: I let my guard down.
I'd just finished a great meal at a Boston seafood restaurant and as I was leaving, there was this beautiful humidor filled with expensive cigars. They smelled incredible. I bought one and, like a big shot, went puffing my way into the parking lot.
That was it. I was hooked again... first on cigars and, then a few months later, cigarettes.
The secret to staying smoke free: never, ever pick up tobacco again -- not even once.
For some it is easy, for others it's harder than quitting an addiction like alcohol or opioids. (Source: I've worked in homeless shelters and talked to addicts about it).
For me, it was easy the first time to go cold turkey. I was 17 and I'd been smoking for three years. When I started smoking again 18 years later and then quit three years after that, it was really difficult. The nicotine had really taken hold for some reason the second time. I finally turned to Nicorette gum, and in that moment when I popped that little cube in my mouth and the craving just dissipated, I realized I'd been a drug addict.
Been smoke free for nearly 20 years, and it's definitely the best decision from a health standpoint I've ever made.
I believe it means lending money to the company employees to purchase groceries and other products. In this case, Amazon is lending money to its own customers in order to be able to afford the service.
It's the same as going back to a cathode ray television after having watched something on a 1080p flat screen.
Many years ago, when I bought my first flatscreen TV, I gave my old (but very high end and not so old) Sony CR TV set to a friend. About four months later, I went over his house to watch a game and I was like, "Dude, what did you do to my old TV? The picture looks like crap."
That's how it's always looked.
I just sat there stunned. And, it really opened my eyes to the improvement between low-def and high-def. We're definitely spoiled today.
So, if I have this right, when they were leaking information about the executive branch on a daily basis to the press, that was cool... but now that they're leaking information to the press about terrorism, that's bad.
Howabout we call it all bad. That's not how bureaucrats should pay back the government they work for.
Also, how is it that the federal government can monitor its citizenry ala The Patriot Act, but it can't even figure out who's leaking classified information to the press?
Common statin's (for lowering cholesterol) can cost more than $700 for a 30-day prescription if you don't have insurance. I think the cost issue goes well beyond prescription drugs for rare diseases, and in fact, is more detrimental in a broader sense.
But, when we as citizens don't insist our politicians address campaign finance reform, policies favoring corporations will continue to guarantee price gouging will continue. Campaign finance reform should be made the top issue... Every. Single. Election.
Holy crap. If this was Obama, you've be lapping his feet over this move. And, as a moderate, I'd agree with whatever U.S. president launched the attack in response to sarin gas being used on civilians. The hypocrisy based on political leaning around here is breathtaking.
I feel so guilty now for adding to the conversation by posting articles. And, it's amazing you know me so well as to assume I don't read/. but only post to it.
Interesting. I've seen posts about emerging technologies labeled as spam on Slashdot, but not anything about upcoming Apple products. In fact, you've got two posts in a row on the FP of Slashdot about Apple products. Curious.
Slashdot Mirror
At my job, I can work from home whenever I want, and several other co-workers do, but I choose to go into the office because the atmosphere is more conducive to getting work done. I can bounce ideas off the people around me, I'm not distracted by household events or pets and there's more of a sense of urgency for completing tasks, which helps me focus better.
Keep your friends close, but your enemies closer.
So, you're saying it's marketing data. Yawn. There's no "narrative" here. Just looking objectively at what actually leaked and how important it is. This isn't social security numbers or healthcare information. It's information about who you'd likely voted for. And, you know what, children insult and ridicule because they're unable to make substantial arguments without it. Go look in the mirror.
The data is relatively common and something you can find in any census or online "white pages," with perhaps the exception of the political party you're registered with. How is this information sensitive in nature?
I love capitalism. I just wish I could get more of it.
Apple wants to own the software that goes into autonomous vehicles; it's actually pretty smart.
Where you can fail hard, and still get a $23 million ‘golden parachute’ for your effort. /s
I knew someone would ask that question. The answer is: I let my guard down.
I'd just finished a great meal at a Boston seafood restaurant and as I was leaving, there was this beautiful humidor filled with expensive cigars. They smelled incredible. I bought one and, like a big shot, went puffing my way into the parking lot.
That was it. I was hooked again... first on cigars and, then a few months later, cigarettes.
The secret to staying smoke free: never, ever pick up tobacco again -- not even once.
For some it is easy, for others it's harder than quitting an addiction like alcohol or opioids. (Source: I've worked in homeless shelters and talked to addicts about it).
For me, it was easy the first time to go cold turkey. I was 17 and I'd been smoking for three years. When I started smoking again 18 years later and then quit three years after that, it was really difficult. The nicotine had really taken hold for some reason the second time. I finally turned to Nicorette gum, and in that moment when I popped that little cube in my mouth and the craving just dissipated, I realized I'd been a drug addict.
Been smoke free for nearly 20 years, and it's definitely the best decision from a health standpoint I've ever made.
But it's the best thing you'll ever do for your health, and to not be beholden to a drug is a remarkably freeing feeling.
I didn't know Sharp still made televisions.
I believe it means lending money to the company employees to purchase groceries and other products. In this case, Amazon is lending money to its own customers in order to be able to afford the service.
The director of the FBI leaks his own memos in order to spur an investigation outside his agency.
Amazon has become the company store. Does this make them a monopolistic institution?
Literally
I Do Not Think It Means What You Think It Means
It's the same as going back to a cathode ray television after having watched something on a 1080p flat screen.
Many years ago, when I bought my first flatscreen TV, I gave my old (but very high end and not so old) Sony CR TV set to a friend. About four months later, I went over his house to watch a game and I was like, "Dude, what did you do to my old TV? The picture looks like crap."
That's how it's always looked.
I just sat there stunned. And, it really opened my eyes to the improvement between low-def and high-def. We're definitely spoiled today.
So, if I have this right, when they were leaking information about the executive branch on a daily basis to the press, that was cool... but now that they're leaking information to the press about terrorism, that's bad.
Howabout we call it all bad. That's not how bureaucrats should pay back the government they work for.
Also, how is it that the federal government can monitor its citizenry ala The Patriot Act, but it can't even figure out who's leaking classified information to the press?
They could start by lowering the prices of their electronics. Everyone else is eating their lunch.
though whenever I attempt to get customer service, it feels like their workers are on strike.
Common statin's (for lowering cholesterol) can cost more than $700 for a 30-day prescription if you don't have insurance. I think the cost issue goes well beyond prescription drugs for rare diseases, and in fact, is more detrimental in a broader sense.
But, when we as citizens don't insist our politicians address campaign finance reform, policies favoring corporations will continue to guarantee price gouging will continue. Campaign finance reform should be made the top issue... Every. Single. Election.
Holy crap. If this was Obama, you've be lapping his feet over this move. And, as a moderate, I'd agree with whatever U.S. president launched the attack in response to sarin gas being used on civilians. The hypocrisy based on political leaning around here is breathtaking.
I don't think /. knows what that word means.
I feel so guilty now for adding to the conversation by posting articles. And, it's amazing you know me so well as to assume I don't read /. but only post to it.
Ah, so that's the bar. If Apple makes any product announcement, THEN it's considered OK for the FP of slashdot. Got it.
Interesting. I've seen posts about emerging technologies labeled as spam on Slashdot, but not anything about upcoming Apple products. In fact, you've got two posts in a row on the FP of Slashdot about Apple products. Curious.