I highly recommend checking out the group The Starseeds. They're a foreign group so you might have to hit import racks but it's excellent electronic/ambient music.
Excellent analogy. When explaining newsgroups to newbies, I have always described a newsgroup as being like a bulletin board (the real cork kind, not a BBS). Anyone can write a message and stick it on the board, and anyone can read that message. Your message might be directed at one particular person, but anyone can read it. It's a public forum, and by posting there you accept that messages are intended to be public.
Agreed, community college might be a good way to ease into it. Especially for "refresher" courses, where you've had the material before (but years ago) and would not be _completely_ relearning it. Much less $$$, and frankly college trig/calc (the freshman-level type stuff) is pretty much the same no matter where you go. Then once you've gotten past the basics, if you want more advanced stuff, try a 4-year school, where there's likely to be more variety in what you can study.
For certain kinds of hearing loss, where the nerves are still intact, a "cochlear implant" can be used. A microphone goes on the outside, and transmits through the skull to a receiver inside, which then passes the sound on to the cochlea (the spiral-shaped bit in your ear that the auditory nerve endings are in). This bypasses the eardrum and middle ear, helpful for, say, people whose deafness is caused because the bones in the ear have fused.
This is my very not-a-doctor recollection of it. Here's some pages on cochlear implants from Google that would give more info.
I think this is related to the idea you're getting at, though it's a different technology.
Secrets and Lies by Bruce Schneier. Somewhat geeky but not a purely tech book, fascinating stuff. Don't need a security background to appreciate it.
Fields of Writing ed. by Comley et al. Short stories and essays. I like collections like this because you can pick it up and read one or two when you have time. Norton Anthologies are good for this too.
Uplift: The Bra in America by Jane Farrell-Beck. Discusses the bra from social, engineering, and historical viewpoints.
The Cartoon Guide to Physics and any others of the "Cartoon Guide to..." series, illustrated by Larry Gonick. Very good at distilling tough concepts into digestible but interesting bits.
The new Harry Potter book was on my list, but it's not coming out for a while yet. Blah.
How can using linux halve the cost of a computer lab when the cost of operating system software is typically $100 per machine or less and the cost of hardware is typically $800 or more?
Because you can use older, cheaper hardware with better results than you can with windows. Specifically, you can convert all those machines that are currently running windows over to linux: no hardware cost involved. Now your yearly OS cost is $0, as opposed to whatever MS wants you to subscribe for.
There are lots of decent free or nearly free counters out there that provide usage info. Some are more complete than others, some require scripts and some don't. I use Sitemeter and they do pretty well. Google on "web counters" or "free page counter" or something. It's not everything you could get from scanning full logs, but it's pretty good, and some give some decent statistical analysis.
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the Electric Company featured him every day
Yes! Someone else who remembers this!
I got digital cable and discovered that Noggin, a children's educational channel, shows old PBS standards like The Electric Company late at night. I was up a little too late on a retro kick for a few nights because of that.:-)
Agreed. I would accept a job offer with lower pay and more vacation time over the reverse in a minute (provided the disparity isn't huge, of course). I wonder how many companies have considered using vacation-time-raises rather than monetary raises now that cash flow is at a premium? A lot of people would gladly take a few extra days' vacation instead of the piddly raises they're getting right now, and it doesn't show up on the books as increased expenses. Yeah, you could argue that overall productivity might go down (I wouldn't argue that though, I think I'm much more productive after a vacation), but if you want a way to reward people, it's not a bad plan.
If people are more aware of the potential damage such things can do, they are more likely to be able to avoid it. Just about everyone knows someone who's gotten hit by a virus and lost work because of it. Also, virus-checking and firewall technologies have made their way to the masses in the last year or two. How many PC's do you know of that DON'T have a virus scanner? Most new machines come with at least a virus scanner and often a firewall/IDS. Joe User doesn't have to know he needs one and go get it, it's already there.
Why can't you have 1 phone line and high speed internet?
Perhaps because it's cheaper. You'd have to get business-grade internet service since you're using it for business, and that _costs._ If they were going to go to the trouble of setting up a VPN, it'd have to be worth the while, meaning a significant fraction of telecommuters would use it (and be willing to pay for the service). Easier to just do what they do.
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This is how we always had ramen when I was a kid, except we'd use 1/2 packet instead of the whole thing, and saved the extra packets. I didn't even know people ate it as soup until I got to college.
Exactly. On the surface, this seems good. But who's going to define what's sensitive and what's not? The law can't possibly spell out every possible piece of information a company could be tracking. And who on earth is going to implement and enforce this convoluted system?
I think if you look at this as being in addition to a regular phone line, like specifically for long-distance calling, it makes more sense. If you make a LOT of long distance calls, like in a long-distance relationship or if you have several grown children in other states, $40/mo unlimited is really very cheap. I think you're right, VoIP won't completely replace landline phones just yet because of reliability issues, but this service may displace traditional long distance service for many people.
Yes, it is perfectly legal to sell used books. Basically the complaint is that if the used books are advertised prominently, a significant number of people will buy the book used to save a few bucks, result of which is that the publisher/author gets nothing from the sale. In a lot of cases the used books advertised on Amazon are in new or near-new condition; if you can get the same book for less, many people will take advantage of that.
I think one way to look at the difference between this and a used book store is that people go to a used book store with the express purpose of buying a used book. They've already decided not to buy new. In the case of Amazon, people who would have bought new are now not, in a way Amazon is "convincing" them to buy used. So people who have something to lose through this situation (authors, publishers) have the right not to support Amazon because of that.
I'm a grad student in CprE/Security at Iowa State, one of the schools administering this program; I was too far along in my studies to apply. Some notes:
1. This started before 9/11. This is not in response to terrorist threats, but rather a real nderstanding that critical infrastructure is at risk.
2. There are both 2-year fellowships for grad students and scholarships for undergraduates. They cover full tuition, room, board, books and fees, plus a stipend.
3. It works a lot like a ROTC scholarship: we give you two years of support, you owe us two years of work after you graduate. Which in security isn't a bad tradeoff; guaranteed job plus very resume-boosting experience. Yeah, you can make more money elsewhere, but it's a good job.
If you want more information about actually applying, you can look at the program webpage here, or the ISU Information Assurance Program site here.
I have had mild carpal tunnel for a few years now. I discovered after much trial and error that which keyboard I used made much less difference than what mouse I used. Some of the "ergonomic" keyboards (particularly one of the MS ones) actually made the problem worse and put my hands in wierd and uncomfortable positions. So I use a generic, straight keyboard, but got particular about the mouse. Mice are very try-before-you-buy though, everyone finds something different comfortable. Since I have small hands the Logitech Wheel Mouse (IR) works perfect for me, but it's too small for some people.
What made the biggest difference for me, actually, was learning to mouse with my left hand (suggested by the ergo guy at my last job). That way the mouse is closer to center when you are seated at the keyboard, since it's right next to the keys rather than off past the numberpad. Thus, your arm isn't reaching out so far to mouse. Also, the stresses are better balanced between the left (mousing) and right (writing) hands.
Not exactly an answer to your question, just something to consider.
This is very interesting. I wonder though if its use on grass could be defeated by wearing cleats? Soccer cleats do a pretty good job on rain-slick grass. That wouldn't help on asphalt or hard surfaces though.
It's not that hard to hit the delete button. I get about 10 spam mails a day. It takes about 1/2 a second to read the subject, realize it's spam, and hit the delete button.
That's all well and good, until you start getting your email on your cellphone or wireless PDA, and you're paying for every byte you receive. Then, we're talking real costs beyond just the time wasted.
If you had to pay for every one of those 10 spams a day, would you be as willing to put up with it?
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are excellent. They encourage good posture (if you slouch you fall over) and movement while sitting (avoiding stiffness). Plus it's fun to bounce in your cube. You can use a regular "exercise ball" if it's the right height for you.
I highly recommend checking out the group The Starseeds. They're a foreign group so you might have to hit import racks but it's excellent electronic/ambient music.
Excellent analogy. When explaining newsgroups to newbies, I have always described a newsgroup as being like a bulletin board (the real cork kind, not a BBS). Anyone can write a message and stick it on the board, and anyone can read that message. Your message might be directed at one particular person, but anyone can read it. It's a public forum, and by posting there you accept that messages are intended to be public.
Agreed, community college might be a good way to ease into it. Especially for "refresher" courses, where you've had the material before (but years ago) and would not be _completely_ relearning it. Much less $$$, and frankly college trig/calc (the freshman-level type stuff) is pretty much the same no matter where you go. Then once you've gotten past the basics, if you want more advanced stuff, try a 4-year school, where there's likely to be more variety in what you can study.
For certain kinds of hearing loss, where the nerves are still intact, a "cochlear implant" can be used. A microphone goes on the outside, and transmits through the skull to a receiver inside, which then passes the sound on to the cochlea (the spiral-shaped bit in your ear that the auditory nerve endings are in). This bypasses the eardrum and middle ear, helpful for, say, people whose deafness is caused because the bones in the ear have fused.
This is my very not-a-doctor recollection of it. Here's some pages on cochlear implants from Google that would give more info.
I think this is related to the idea you're getting at, though it's a different technology.
Secrets and Lies by Bruce Schneier. Somewhat geeky but not a purely tech book, fascinating stuff. Don't need a security background to appreciate it.
Fields of Writing ed. by Comley et al. Short stories and essays. I like collections like this because you can pick it up and read one or two when you have time. Norton Anthologies are good for this too.
Uplift: The Bra in America by Jane Farrell-Beck. Discusses the bra from social, engineering, and historical viewpoints.
The Cartoon Guide to Physics and any others of the "Cartoon Guide to..." series, illustrated by Larry Gonick. Very good at distilling tough concepts into digestible but interesting bits.
The new Harry Potter book was on my list, but it's not coming out for a while yet. Blah.
I don't know offhand, but I'll bet if you write to this guy:
http://www.physics.umn.edu/classes/s1905.001
and ask what book(s) he used for the class it'd be helpful.
How can using linux halve the cost of a computer lab when the cost of operating system software is typically $100 per machine or less and the cost of hardware is typically $800 or more?
Because you can use older, cheaper hardware with better results than you can with windows. Specifically, you can convert all those machines that are currently running windows over to linux: no hardware cost involved. Now your yearly OS cost is $0, as opposed to whatever MS wants you to subscribe for.
There are lots of decent free or nearly free counters out there that provide usage info. Some are more complete than others, some require scripts and some don't. I use Sitemeter and they do pretty well. Google on "web counters" or "free page counter" or something. It's not everything you could get from scanning full logs, but it's pretty good, and some give some decent statistical analysis.
the Electric Company featured him every day
:-)
Yes! Someone else who remembers this!
I got digital cable and discovered that Noggin, a children's educational channel, shows old PBS standards like The Electric Company late at night. I was up a little too late on a retro kick for a few nights because of that.
Agreed. I would accept a job offer with lower pay and more vacation time over the reverse in a minute (provided the disparity isn't huge, of course). I wonder how many companies have considered using vacation-time-raises rather than monetary raises now that cash flow is at a premium? A lot of people would gladly take a few extra days' vacation instead of the piddly raises they're getting right now, and it doesn't show up on the books as increased expenses. Yeah, you could argue that overall productivity might go down (I wouldn't argue that though, I think I'm much more productive after a vacation), but if you want a way to reward people, it's not a bad plan.
If people are more aware of the potential damage such things can do, they are more likely to be able to avoid it. Just about everyone knows someone who's gotten hit by a virus and lost work because of it. Also, virus-checking and firewall technologies have made their way to the masses in the last year or two. How many PC's do you know of that DON'T have a virus scanner? Most new machines come with at least a virus scanner and often a firewall/IDS. Joe User doesn't have to know he needs one and go get it, it's already there.
Why can't you have 1 phone line and high speed internet?
Perhaps because it's cheaper. You'd have to get business-grade internet service since you're using it for business, and that _costs._ If they were going to go to the trouble of setting up a VPN, it'd have to be worth the while, meaning a significant fraction of telecommuters would use it (and be willing to pay for the service). Easier to just do what they do.
This is how we always had ramen when I was a kid, except we'd use 1/2 packet instead of the whole thing, and saved the extra packets. I didn't even know people ate it as soup until I got to college.
Exactly. On the surface, this seems good. But who's going to define what's sensitive and what's not? The law can't possibly spell out every possible piece of information a company could be tracking. And who on earth is going to implement and enforce this convoluted system?
I think if you look at this as being in addition to a regular phone line, like specifically for long-distance calling, it makes more sense. If you make a LOT of long distance calls, like in a long-distance relationship or if you have several grown children in other states, $40/mo unlimited is really very cheap. I think you're right, VoIP won't completely replace landline phones just yet because of reliability issues, but this service may displace traditional long distance service for many people.
Copy it to a CDR for my car player (originals are too valuable to leave them exposed to extreme climatic conditions)
Or thieves. I wouldn't dare leave CD's in a car, I know too many people who've had their window smashed and CD's stolen.
Yes, it is perfectly legal to sell used books. Basically the complaint is that if the used books are advertised prominently, a significant number of people will buy the book used to save a few bucks, result of which is that the publisher/author gets nothing from the sale. In a lot of cases the used books advertised on Amazon are in new or near-new condition; if you can get the same book for less, many people will take advantage of that.
I think one way to look at the difference between this and a used book store is that people go to a used book store with the express purpose of buying a used book. They've already decided not to buy new. In the case of Amazon, people who would have bought new are now not, in a way Amazon is "convincing" them to buy used. So people who have something to lose through this situation (authors, publishers) have the right not to support Amazon because of that.
I'm a grad student in CprE/Security at Iowa State, one of the schools administering this program; I was too far along in my studies to apply. Some notes:
1. This started before 9/11. This is not in response to terrorist threats, but rather a real nderstanding that critical infrastructure is at risk.
2. There are both 2-year fellowships for grad students and scholarships for undergraduates. They cover full tuition, room, board, books and fees, plus a stipend.
3. It works a lot like a ROTC scholarship: we give you two years of support, you owe us two years of work after you graduate. Which in security isn't a bad tradeoff; guaranteed job plus very resume-boosting experience. Yeah, you can make more money elsewhere, but it's a good job.
If you want more information about actually applying, you can look at the program webpage here, or the ISU Information Assurance Program site here.
I have had mild carpal tunnel for a few years now. I discovered after much trial and error that which keyboard I used made much less difference than what mouse I used. Some of the "ergonomic" keyboards (particularly one of the MS ones) actually made the problem worse and put my hands in wierd and uncomfortable positions. So I use a generic, straight keyboard, but got particular about the mouse. Mice are very try-before-you-buy though, everyone finds something different comfortable. Since I have small hands the Logitech Wheel Mouse (IR) works perfect for me, but it's too small for some people.
What made the biggest difference for me, actually, was learning to mouse with my left hand (suggested by the ergo guy at my last job). That way the mouse is closer to center when you are seated at the keyboard, since it's right next to the keys rather than off past the numberpad. Thus, your arm isn't reaching out so far to mouse. Also, the stresses are better balanced between the left (mousing) and right (writing) hands.
Not exactly an answer to your question, just something to consider.
The Common Criteria:
here and here.
Which supersedes the Orange Book:
here and here.
This is very interesting. I wonder though if its use on grass could be defeated by wearing cleats? Soccer cleats do a pretty good job on rain-slick grass. That wouldn't help on asphalt or hard surfaces though.
It's not that hard to hit the delete button. I get about 10 spam mails a day. It takes about 1/2 a second to read the subject, realize it's spam, and hit the delete button.
That's all well and good, until you start getting your email on your cellphone or wireless PDA, and you're paying for every byte you receive. Then, we're talking real costs beyond just the time wasted.
If you had to pay for every one of those 10 spams a day, would you be as willing to put up with it?
From Harry Potter:
the Society for Protection of Elvish Welfare
or "SPEW"