I also use domain masking/redirection from godaddy, but when I connect with Opera it seems to work just fine. Has the problem been fixed already or am I just lucky;-)?
While I don't agree that One-Click shopping should be patented, your post seems more like blatant MS bashing. Google Maps "copied" MapQuest and Yahoo Maps in the sense that they are both similar products. Google made some definate enhancements just as MS has in this case. And MSN is hardly a copy of ICQ, it is used to send instant messages over the internet but otherwise is completely different. Not to mention the fact that AIM, Google Talk, Yahoo Messenger, and just about any other IM client under the sun does exactly the same thing.
I realize I will probably be modded Troll or Flamebait for refusing to join in on bashing MS, but come on people, this is just wrong.
Most people that support patent laws argue that they are necessary to promote innovation. Without patents, people would have no incentive to innovate, since their ideas would just get ripped off immediately. While at first this may seem like a valid argument, it is in fact far from that.
First of all, laws are created to serve society. In theory, society's rights supercede those of patent/copyright holders. Patents and copyrights only exist (in theory and law, if not in practice) because (and to the extent that) they benefit society. They are NOT an inherent right.
The argument then is that patents benefit society by encouraging innovation. If, as I believe is true in this case, patents are LIMITING innovation by requring every inventor to reinvent the wheel. Clearly they are not serving their purpose, and should be abolished.
why has two weeks notice become a standard? I mean, technically you don't work for the company anymore (or at least you won't in the near future) so you don't really have much responsibility for the work you do in those last two weeks. I mean obviously I wouldn't completely slack off if you plan on using them as a reference, but you certainly can't be expected to put out high quality work with virtually no incentive to do so.
I can understand the need for two weeks notice in job situation where if you leave immediately the are pretty much out in the cold as someone is NEEDED for you positition during those two weeks. But say for something like working at Target (which I have done in the past), virtually ANY other employee can fill your position in a heartbeat. So why the need for 2 weeks?
Aside from the practicality argument, there is also the unfairness. In this situation he got compensated for 2 weeks, but at some places (like target) you do not get compensated if you are laid off. Do they expect you to get a job the day after you're fired? Unless you've been applying secretly behind their backs that's almost impossible. Why should you give them 2 weeks notice when they barely give you 2 seconds?
As far as the submitter's question, you did a fine job of submitting a personal resignation. In a job where you handle sensitive data, if you resign, they no longer hold the "You're fired" card and thus you are considered untrustworthy. Sad really, that the assumption is your only loyalty to the company is not getting fired (though these days the company hardly shows you much love either). But alas, that's just the way it is.
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I also use domain masking/redirection from godaddy, but when I connect with Opera it seems to work just fine. Has the problem been fixed already or am I just lucky ;-)?
Does this work for you too?
While I don't agree that One-Click shopping should be patented, your post seems more like blatant MS bashing. Google Maps "copied" MapQuest and Yahoo Maps in the sense that they are both similar products. Google made some definate enhancements just as MS has in this case. And MSN is hardly a copy of ICQ, it is used to send instant messages over the internet but otherwise is completely different. Not to mention the fact that AIM, Google Talk, Yahoo Messenger, and just about any other IM client under the sun does exactly the same thing.
I realize I will probably be modded Troll or Flamebait for refusing to join in on bashing MS, but come on people, this is just wrong.
Perhaps the submitter was a subscriber and so he was able to view the article early?
Most people that support patent laws argue that they are necessary to promote innovation. Without patents, people would have no incentive to innovate, since their ideas would just get ripped off immediately. While at first this may seem like a valid argument, it is in fact far from that.
First of all, laws are created to serve society. In theory, society's rights supercede those of patent/copyright holders. Patents and copyrights only exist (in theory and law, if not in practice) because (and to the extent that) they benefit society. They are NOT an inherent right.
The argument then is that patents benefit society by encouraging innovation. If, as I believe is true in this case, patents are LIMITING innovation by requring every inventor to reinvent the wheel. Clearly they are not serving their purpose, and should be abolished.
why has two weeks notice become a standard? I mean, technically you don't work for the company anymore (or at least you won't in the near future) so you don't really have much responsibility for the work you do in those last two weeks. I mean obviously I wouldn't completely slack off if you plan on using them as a reference, but you certainly can't be expected to put out high quality work with virtually no incentive to do so.
I can understand the need for two weeks notice in job situation where if you leave immediately the are pretty much out in the cold as someone is NEEDED for you positition during those two weeks. But say for something like working at Target (which I have done in the past), virtually ANY other employee can fill your position in a heartbeat. So why the need for 2 weeks?
Aside from the practicality argument, there is also the unfairness. In this situation he got compensated for 2 weeks, but at some places (like target) you do not get compensated if you are laid off. Do they expect you to get a job the day after you're fired? Unless you've been applying secretly behind their backs that's almost impossible. Why should you give them 2 weeks notice when they barely give you 2 seconds?
As far as the submitter's question, you did a fine job of submitting a personal resignation. In a job where you handle sensitive data, if you resign, they no longer hold the "You're fired" card and thus you are considered untrustworthy. Sad really, that the assumption is your only loyalty to the company is not getting fired (though these days the company hardly shows you much love either). But alas, that's just the way it is.