Foxconn can now act like there were no problems and ignore them just because the source used was a secondary source reported as a primary source.
I'm just now listening to TAL's retraction show and I think that Mike Daisey, being more than just a pompous self-serving douche, has now just achieved the exact opposite of what he was purporting to do.
With all the press that Daisey and his show have gotten before he was exposed, all the public will think now, by glimpsing the current headlines, is that everything he said is a lie and they can effectively dismiss any real problems as exaggerations.
This is just sad for everyone trying to improve real problems with the working conditions in Chinese electronics plants.
Does it worry you that your ISP knows every site you visit? OMG!
Does it worry you that your cell phone company knows every number that calls you or that you call? Does it bother you that they also know where you are (or at least your phone) at almost any moment?
Worrying about what google knows about you is definitely a concern, but there are much larger concerns that most people just don't even think about. At least with Google, you can not use their services. And with noscript/ghostery/adblock, you can be invisible to them if you wish. With your cell phone co. and ISP, what do you do?
So just don't be bullied. Take their business and when your interests no longer align, part ways. Why avoid the business on the chance that things might not go swimmingly forever? Doesn't seem like very saavy business sense to me.
Get off your high horse. A lot of more valuable things get forgotten or stolen.
No one WANTS it to happen, but it does. To all of us.
Frankly, I'm trying to figure out why this has put such a bee in your bonnet. So he publicizes it to try to get his saber back. How does that hurt you?
Note that I believe the denial of the draft text due to "national security" was as bullshit as anything I've ever heard of, but now that it's signed, you can read it in all it's infamy
I voted for O but this would be the very high on the long list of things I would call him to the floor for if I ever got to speak to him.
Never overlook the ability of fat rich people to spend $500 on a set of carbon fiber bicycle handlebars that are 1.3 ounces lighter than stock carbon steel.
I always chuckle at this. All my friends are big into the latest ounce-shaving component but unless the ounces are from the wheels, I see very little point. After all, the easiest and most cost effect way to drop some ounces is to loose it from you own gut.
I have exactly one Apple device: an iPod touch that was given to me. I'm not fan boy, but even I think this boycott makes no sense.
However, it's pretty clear that if they were to pick one company to target, it would almost HAVE to be Apple. They have the largest "mindshare" at the moment and, combined with their spectacular profit margins and sales, can most likely effect change in the factories' working conditions
I'm no global economist, but I think Apple might be able to use this to their competitive advantage. Just insist that Foxconn raise all worker wages for EVERY product they manufacture. Apple will take a hit on each product's profit margin (and still be massively profitable), but competitors, who are operating on thinner margins, won't be able to easily absorb the price increase.
I don't think it would be. I expect the feeds/results are just iterated lists so on the server side, just pick random iterations to flag some DIV ids + client-side javascript/css to make the effect work.
Hell, they don't even actually have to blank out real information. Just insert random black DIVs - enough to show users what their SOPA-fied experience would be like without really affecting results or feeds
Imagine if Google or Facebook "went dark" for every user (at least in the U.S.) once a day for a week, and, instead of serving up normal content, served up content that explained what SOPA would mean to them, the non-techies, in a language they could understand
I think this is a good start, but an even more (I think) effective strategy for Google and FB would be if they served up normal content with random entries (search results/Feeds) darkened out or redacted with a hover box explaining this is what the internet could be if SOPA passes.
That's a lot more illustrative than just spelling out for a visitor what SOPA could do.
Luddite here. But it's not because I don't think they'll be useful. It's quite the opposite.
Ever go to a restaurant and look around at what people are doing? Sadly, a large % of them have their smart phones out, either laying on the table or in use. During dinner. With other people.
I certainly can identify with the need for being "connected" all the time, but really, how much is enough?
I'm at work all day surrounded by 3 computers. I answer calls, email, and skype with clients almost all day. The last thing I want to do when I'm out and about on my own time is be "connected". I just need a break. And for those who'll say "just don't use it then", well, I know how I am. If I have it, I'll use it.
So personally, I've drawn my line. A dumb phone is plenty for me. For others that like their smart phones, power to 'em.
Of course they do that -- they sell adwords, and they sell a limited number of them based on raising prices to the highest level they can, based on their dominance in search. Remember, the person doing the search isn't Google's customer. They're Google's *product*. The services you use at Google are there for one reason -- to increase *your* value as the product they are selling.
I'm not sure I understand your reasoning here. They're not the only Ad network, just the most popular. And AdWords is a bidding system so Google isn't the one setting the price. Furthermore, don't YOU get to pick the search terms? So how is Google raising prices?
So I don't quite understand your argument that they're abusing their position. It's not like Microsoft charging more for Windows if you happen to sell other OSs. Now THAT would be abusing your position
Try to use any of their services without Google+ anymore...
Me? I do it all the time. I have Gmail but have ignored G+. Haven't experienced any problems with that. I sometimes use Docs for some random storage. No G+ required there either. Do you have any real examples or just pulling that out of your ass?
Of course it comes from a vegetarian blog so take it for what it's worth. But if you pause to reflect, it does make sense. Somehow, I just never really thought about it as I bit down into juicy medium-rare burger.
This hasn't made me a vegetarian by any means, but I do find myself asking where a restaurant's meats are sourced from much more often now. That, and avoiding ground meats more often than not.
Except that the plain-text file contains only the last 4 digits of the CC info, fully missing the other 12 digits. Hell, almost every bill auto-pay system I use regularly sends me an email containing my CC's last 4-digits. But otherwise, yeah, exactly like you describe.
Here's one of my CC numbers: xxxx-xxxx-xxxx-2932. Have fun with it.
From that, you can see that roughly 22% of people gave the iPad 3 stars or less. The Kindle did worse at 34%
So does that qualify as "many"? Sure, but that's overlooking the fact that 66% gave it 4+ stars. You could just as easily say that "many" people aren't happy with the iPad either.
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Foxconn can now act like there were no problems and ignore them just because the source used was a secondary source reported as a primary source.
I'm just now listening to TAL's retraction show and I think that Mike Daisey, being more than just a pompous self-serving douche, has now just achieved the exact opposite of what he was purporting to do.
With all the press that Daisey and his show have gotten before he was exposed, all the public will think now, by glimpsing the current headlines, is that everything he said is a lie and they can effectively dismiss any real problems as exaggerations.
This is just sad for everyone trying to improve real problems with the working conditions in Chinese electronics plants.
Does it worry you that your ISP knows every site you visit? OMG!
Does it worry you that your cell phone company knows every number that calls you or that you call? Does it bother you that they also know where you are (or at least your phone) at almost any moment?
Worrying about what google knows about you is definitely a concern, but there are much larger concerns that most people just don't even think about. At least with Google, you can not use their services. And with noscript/ghostery/adblock, you can be invisible to them if you wish. With your cell phone co. and ISP, what do you do?
Except for this.
I'm just going to leave this here
But thanks for that picture in the link!
Personally, I celebrate the woman's entire catalog.
So just don't be bullied. Take their business and when your interests no longer align, part ways. Why avoid the business on the chance that things might not go swimmingly forever? Doesn't seem like very saavy business sense to me.
Get off your high horse. A lot of more valuable things get forgotten or stolen.
No one WANTS it to happen, but it does. To all of us.
Frankly, I'm trying to figure out why this has put such a bee in your bonnet. So he publicizes it to try to get his saber back. How does that hurt you?
...when the laws themselves are kept secret from citizens
Here you go
Consider yourself warned, citizen.
Note that I believe the denial of the draft text due to "national security" was as bullshit as anything I've ever heard of, but now that it's signed, you can read it in all it's infamy
I voted for O but this would be the very high on the long list of things I would call him to the floor for if I ever got to speak to him.
There's a Radiolab episode that covers the story of Prometheus being cut down. Sad story.
http://www.radiolab.org/2010/jun/28/
Never overlook the ability of fat rich people to spend $500 on a set of carbon fiber bicycle handlebars that are 1.3 ounces lighter than stock carbon steel.
I always chuckle at this. All my friends are big into the latest ounce-shaving component but unless the ounces are from the wheels, I see very little point. After all, the easiest and most cost effect way to drop some ounces is to loose it from you own gut.
I have exactly one Apple device: an iPod touch that was given to me. I'm not fan boy, but even I think this boycott makes no sense.
However, it's pretty clear that if they were to pick one company to target, it would almost HAVE to be Apple. They have the largest "mindshare" at the moment and, combined with their spectacular profit margins and sales, can most likely effect change in the factories' working conditions
I'm no global economist, but I think Apple might be able to use this to their competitive advantage. Just insist that Foxconn raise all worker wages for EVERY product they manufacture. Apple will take a hit on each product's profit margin (and still be massively profitable), but competitors, who are operating on thinner margins, won't be able to easily absorb the price increase.
I think certain states should form providences and have more control, but I have no clue how that would happen smoothly.
Don't worry - God's got that covered.
I don't think it would be. I expect the feeds/results are just iterated lists so on the server side, just pick random iterations to flag some DIV ids + client-side javascript/css to make the effect work.
Hell, they don't even actually have to blank out real information. Just insert random black DIVs - enough to show users what their SOPA-fied experience would be like without really affecting results or feeds
Imagine if Google or Facebook "went dark" for every user (at least in the U.S.) once a day for a week, and, instead of serving up normal content, served up content that explained what SOPA would mean to them, the non-techies, in a language they could understand
I think this is a good start, but an even more (I think) effective strategy for Google and FB would be if they served up normal content with random entries (search results/Feeds) darkened out or redacted with a hover box explaining this is what the internet could be if SOPA passes.
That's a lot more illustrative than just spelling out for a visitor what SOPA could do.
Well, mister smarty-pants, have you considered that Boeing designed the doors that way in case the plane is under water? Not so smart now, are you?
That's exactly what I thought of too when I saw this picture from the blog: http://img-fotki.yandex.ru/get/4527/33213654.de/0_71e4b_3688f347_XXL.jpg> http://img-fotki.yandex.ru/get/4527/33213654.de/0_71e4b_3688f347_XXL.jpg
I'm no MS basher, but seriously, their "roadmap" if at all authentic, is embarrassingly redolent of this:
Step 1: Release new OS/Phone
Step 2: Sell in more markets
Step 3: ???
Step 4: Profit!
Seriously. The graphic is almost literally like that
like one's ability to work in small, confined spaces for hours on end
Do cubicles or basements count?
Luddite here. But it's not because I don't think they'll be useful. It's quite the opposite.
Ever go to a restaurant and look around at what people are doing? Sadly, a large % of them have their smart phones out, either laying on the table or in use. During dinner. With other people.
I certainly can identify with the need for being "connected" all the time, but really, how much is enough?
I'm at work all day surrounded by 3 computers. I answer calls, email, and skype with clients almost all day. The last thing I want to do when I'm out and about on my own time is be "connected". I just need a break. And for those who'll say "just don't use it then", well, I know how I am. If I have it, I'll use it.
So personally, I've drawn my line. A dumb phone is plenty for me. For others that like their smart phones, power to 'em.
Of course they do that -- they sell adwords, and they sell a limited number of them based on raising prices to the highest level they can, based on their dominance in search. Remember, the person doing the search isn't Google's customer. They're Google's *product*. The services you use at Google are there for one reason -- to increase *your* value as the product they are selling.
I'm not sure I understand your reasoning here. They're not the only Ad network, just the most popular. And AdWords is a bidding system so Google isn't the one setting the price. Furthermore, don't YOU get to pick the search terms? So how is Google raising prices?
So I don't quite understand your argument that they're abusing their position. It's not like Microsoft charging more for Windows if you happen to sell other OSs. Now THAT would be abusing your position
Try to use any of their services without Google+ anymore ...
Me? I do it all the time. I have Gmail but have ignored G+. Haven't experienced any problems with that. I sometimes use Docs for some random storage. No G+ required there either. Do you have any real examples or just pulling that out of your ass?
across a set of hundreds or thousands of animals
As a die-hard carnivore, this little quote gave even *me* pause.
Did you know: one hamburger can contain up to 100 different cows?
source
Of course it comes from a vegetarian blog so take it for what it's worth. But if you pause to reflect, it does make sense. Somehow, I just never really thought about it as I bit down into juicy medium-rare burger.
This hasn't made me a vegetarian by any means, but I do find myself asking where a restaurant's meats are sourced from much more often now. That, and avoiding ground meats more often than not.
According to a guy at the bus stop, an overdose
According to a guy in a tech forum, an overdose...
Except that the plain-text file contains only the last 4 digits of the CC info, fully missing the other 12 digits. Hell, almost every bill auto-pay system I use regularly sends me an email containing my CC's last 4-digits. But otherwise, yeah, exactly like you describe.
Here's one of my CC numbers: xxxx-xxxx-xxxx-2932. Have fun with it.
$500 billion is about 1/3 of the US's GDP for all of 2010.
Damn. The US should just download 8 million chinese-produced songs to even all that out!
the equivalent Apple device.
I was given the 1st generation iPod touch. Imagine my surprise when I found that a device that plays music lacked buttons for volume controls.
I can tell that you're not trying to troll so here's some stats to give a bigger picture:
From Amazon.com:
Apple iPad 2: 501 reviews. 61% - 5 stars, 17% - 4 stars, 9% - 3 stars, 6% - 2 stars, 7% - 1 star.
Kindle Fire: 4991 reviews. 47% - 5 stars, 19% - 4 stars, 12% - 3 stars, 9% - 2 stars, 12% - 1 star.
those %s are rounded
From that, you can see that roughly 22% of people gave the iPad 3 stars or less. The Kindle did worse at 34%
So does that qualify as "many"? Sure, but that's overlooking the fact that 66% gave it 4+ stars. You could just as easily say that "many" people aren't happy with the iPad either.
I wonder where the spin is coming from?