Larry: [to Jennings, while high] Okay. That means that our whole solar system could be, like one tiny atom in the fingernail of some other giant being. [Jennings nods] This is too much! That means one tiny atom in my fingernail could be--
Jennings: Could be one little tiny universe.
Larry: Could I buy some pot from you?
Now I should probably clarify. To say I never open an email from a sender I don't recognize would be an incorrect statement.
That having been said, In order to see the email address, I have to open the actual email. In my Inbox, I see the name configured for the email address. If I don't recognize the sender, I (generally) don't open the email.
Bob Slydell: I beg your pardon?
Peter Gibbons: Eight bosses.
Bob Slydell: Eight?
Peter Gibbons: Eight, Bob. So that means that when I make a mistake, I have eight different people coming by to tell me about it. That's my only real motivation is not to be hassled; that, and the fear of losing my job. But you know, Bob, that will only make someone work just hard enough not to get fired.
SO, I have a copy of Windows that came with my computer, but I keep getting emails for V14GRA. That must be because of Windows. Why don't I pay $20 for Ubuntu, and get rid of Windows? Time Lapse - Hey! Why do my programs not work anymore? How do I check my email? Why do my Word Documents open with OpenOffice? I had better call support!
Jeeze - That's going to be the hardest earned $20 any company has ever earned. They would be better off selling the computers with Ubuntu pre-installed at a discounted rate! I'm not a betting man, but if I were, I would bet that this offering won't last long. But hey, I could be wrong...
OK, I must have missed this as I was reading through all the comments, so I'm going to risk it and ask the obvious. If we know who is serving up this illegal material (you have to know who you are blocking), why are they not brought up on charges? If it's not against the law, why are the ISPs blocking the content?
OK, your dumb (sorry, couldn't resist). Your point, however, is spot on for the private sector. IMHO, the positions that are being filled are mostly recent college grads who will accept the meager wage the state is offering (tech and business). With a high turnover rate, it's more cost efficient to implement policy for hardware than jeopardize the current business model. With this new policy, if any information is compromised, the State will be better positioned to evade any third party liability.
My favorite monster would be an entity that has the disposition to act against the social norm, and violate the intrinsic social contract established within any given community.
Initially, I thought of zombies. The idea of the dead mulling around like at they're at work, eating the "living", and converting them into the "dead" tends to strike a nerve.
After much more thought on the matter, I've decided to go with "Big Oil" companies. Zombies are only a metaphor.
I must be missing something here too, as I download my gmail into the MAIL app. Spotlight does a pretty good job searching through everything, without any "hoops" to jump through.
How is this different than what the IRS does? When it comes to the ability to track spending, income, and lifestyle, I would imagine that IRS would have an easier time obtaining and analyzing this data. Who needs a warrant when you can flat out audit suspected activity?
I have been reading on this lately, and found some products to poison spambots. The site itself (http://spamlinks.net/) is very informative, and gives some pretty good tips/techniques for combating spam.
Whoa! Easy there Tiger! I understand you are trying to draw a correlation between cultural differences and racial profiling, but you are bordering flamebait.
On the other hand, your lack of understanding about Southern USA does inadvertently reinforce the concept that "big brother" may apply his/her cultural norms, thus creating an "Us versus Them" paradigm.
The article pertaining directly to Boeing stated the following:
Although the laptop was turned off and was password protected, Neale said the data on it was not encrypted.
My point is that how many people know how to access this information, or better yet, know to even look for this type of data on a stolen computer? I can see some kid trying to get into the laptop for a couple of days, and subsequently reformatting the hard drive. I don't want to imply that this information can't easily be compromised, and exploited, merely that I don't think this is very likely. Boeing's primary concern should probably be the other confidential information that was on the laptop. Don't they contract with the government?
I am now rehabilitated and would never considering doing anything like that again, and am on the sex offenders register.
IMHO rehabilitating a sex offender would be like telling a person that is 5 foot 6 inches tall to grow to be 6 foot tall. I understand that this is not true of ALL sex offenders, but most certainly the majority. I think instead of being rehabilitated, it would be more accurate to state that the individual has learned skills to keep from re-offending. I can't see where being in an environment that is primarily used by children would help in his/her recovery. If I'm a recovering alcoholic, going to the liquor store may not be in my best interest to stay sober.
This will help make people who've committed crimes more able to re-integrate safely, which is a good thing.
Sex Offenders are a little more than "people who've committed crimes". Perhaps gaining the trust of those in his/her environment is how the offender grooms his/her next victim.
I would really like to know the underlying issue that is driving this legislation. Not withstanding the numerous mechanisms around this law (as stated in previous posts), I don't think the Attorney General has thoroughly researched this issue. How do they intend on enforcing this law? This law (not unlike the majority of laws passed) is based upon good intention, but is destined for a miserable failure if the appropriate resources are not allocated to enforce it. The reasonable expectation of the public would be that registered Sex Offenders could not use a registered email/IM Screen Name in the commission of an offense. Does Virginia have the resources and budget to sustain this expectation?
Unfortunately, this is becoming fairly common with proposed legislation. The individual (or group of individuals) proposes legislation based on a good idea, but with no feasible way of enforcement/support. If the legislation is rejected, the individual (or group) points the finger at the opposition (and in this case) could state that he/she doesn't want to protect the children. It's been a few years since I opted to leave the law enforcement field in pursuit of a paycheck, but I can't see how things have changed too much in my 5 year absence.
Even if LINUX was infringing upon Microsoft's intellectual property, I wouldn't want to draw too many people's attention to this issue. Based upon the security issues plaguing Microsoft, it would give the impression that LINUX understands Microsoft's intellectual property better than Microsoft.
Regardless of where you work, if you don't agree with the perceived standards and practices of your employer, look for a new job.
If you are religious, you may want to pass on the job offer in the abortion clinic. If you oppose alcohol, accepting the position at Budweiser may not prove to be a great decision. Accepting the gig with the CIA was the first in what appears to be a line of poor decisions Axsmith made.
Although Apple has introduced Boot camp, I find it difficult to believe that they intended the primary OS to be Windows.
I tend to be optimistic, and believe that Apple is trying to woo third party vendors to take advantage of the new architecture, and introduce more applications.
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Larry: [to Jennings, while high] Okay. That means that our whole solar system could be, like one tiny atom in the fingernail of some other giant being. [Jennings nods] This is too much! That means one tiny atom in my fingernail could be--
Jennings: Could be one little tiny universe.
Larry: Could I buy some pot from you?
Now I should probably clarify. To say I never open an email from a sender I don't recognize would be an incorrect statement.
That having been said, In order to see the email address, I have to open the actual email. In my Inbox, I see the name configured for the email address. If I don't recognize the sender, I (generally) don't open the email.
Am I the only one who doesn't open email from a sender I don't know? If I know someone, hasn't the initial impression already been set?
In other news... A 64 year old may using the email address honey.bunny77@hotmail.de has been arrested for multiple counts of pedophilia - More at 11
Now - for the inevitable Office Space quote:
Bob Slydell: I beg your pardon?
Peter Gibbons: Eight bosses.
Bob Slydell: Eight?
Peter Gibbons: Eight, Bob. So that means that when I make a mistake, I have eight different people coming by to tell me about it. That's my only real motivation is not to be hassled; that, and the fear of losing my job. But you know, Bob, that will only make someone work just hard enough not to get fired.
SO, I have a copy of Windows that came with my computer, but I keep getting emails for V14GRA. That must be because of Windows. Why don't I pay $20 for Ubuntu, and get rid of Windows? Time Lapse - Hey! Why do my programs not work anymore? How do I check my email? Why do my Word Documents open with OpenOffice? I had better call support!
Jeeze - That's going to be the hardest earned $20 any company has ever earned. They would be better off selling the computers with Ubuntu pre-installed at a discounted rate! I'm not a betting man, but if I were, I would bet that this offering won't last long. But hey, I could be wrong...
Hmm, warning stickers. You mean like the stickers on my computer?
OK, I must have missed this as I was reading through all the comments, so I'm going to risk it and ask the obvious. If we know who is serving up this illegal material (you have to know who you are blocking), why are they not brought up on charges? If it's not against the law, why are the ISPs blocking the content?
OK, your dumb (sorry, couldn't resist). Your point, however, is spot on for the private sector. IMHO, the positions that are being filled are mostly recent college grads who will accept the meager wage the state is offering (tech and business). With a high turnover rate, it's more cost efficient to implement policy for hardware than jeopardize the current business model. With this new policy, if any information is compromised, the State will be better positioned to evade any third party liability.
My favorite monster would be an entity that has the disposition to act against the social norm, and violate the intrinsic social contract established within any given community.
Initially, I thought of zombies. The idea of the dead mulling around like at they're at work, eating the "living", and converting them into the "dead" tends to strike a nerve.
After much more thought on the matter, I've decided to go with "Big Oil" companies. Zombies are only a metaphor.
OK, I'm no longer a kid, but if I was looking for porn, the first thing I would do is change that setting.
I must be missing something here too, as I download my gmail into the MAIL app. Spotlight does a pretty good job searching through everything, without any "hoops" to jump through.
How is this different than what the IRS does? When it comes to the ability to track spending, income, and lifestyle, I would imagine that IRS would have an easier time obtaining and analyzing this data. Who needs a warrant when you can flat out audit suspected activity?
I have been reading on this lately, and found some products to poison spambots. The site itself (http://spamlinks.net/) is very informative, and gives some pretty good tips/techniques for combating spam.
Whoa! Easy there Tiger! I understand you are trying to draw a correlation between cultural differences and racial profiling, but you are bordering flamebait.
On the other hand, your lack of understanding about Southern USA does inadvertently reinforce the concept that "big brother" may apply his/her cultural norms, thus creating an "Us versus Them" paradigm.
My point is that how many people know how to access this information, or better yet, know to even look for this type of data on a stolen computer? I can see some kid trying to get into the laptop for a couple of days, and subsequently reformatting the hard drive. I don't want to imply that this information can't easily be compromised, and exploited, merely that I don't think this is very likely. Boeing's primary concern should probably be the other confidential information that was on the laptop. Don't they contract with the government?
IMHO rehabilitating a sex offender would be like telling a person that is 5 foot 6 inches tall to grow to be 6 foot tall. I understand that this is not true of ALL sex offenders, but most certainly the majority. I think instead of being rehabilitated, it would be more accurate to state that the individual has learned skills to keep from re-offending. I can't see where being in an environment that is primarily used by children would help in his/her recovery. If I'm a recovering alcoholic, going to the liquor store may not be in my best interest to stay sober.
Sex Offenders are a little more than "people who've committed crimes". Perhaps gaining the trust of those in his/her environment is how the offender grooms his/her next victim.
I would really like to know the underlying issue that is driving this legislation. Not withstanding the numerous mechanisms around this law (as stated in previous posts), I don't think the Attorney General has thoroughly researched this issue. How do they intend on enforcing this law? This law (not unlike the majority of laws passed) is based upon good intention, but is destined for a miserable failure if the appropriate resources are not allocated to enforce it. The reasonable expectation of the public would be that registered Sex Offenders could not use a registered email/IM Screen Name in the commission of an offense. Does Virginia have the resources and budget to sustain this expectation? Unfortunately, this is becoming fairly common with proposed legislation. The individual (or group of individuals) proposes legislation based on a good idea, but with no feasible way of enforcement/support. If the legislation is rejected, the individual (or group) points the finger at the opposition (and in this case) could state that he/she doesn't want to protect the children. It's been a few years since I opted to leave the law enforcement field in pursuit of a paycheck, but I can't see how things have changed too much in my 5 year absence.
Even if LINUX was infringing upon Microsoft's intellectual property, I wouldn't want to draw too many people's attention to this issue. Based upon the security issues plaguing Microsoft, it would give the impression that LINUX understands Microsoft's intellectual property better than Microsoft.
So, is this the equivalent to Star Wars Service Pack III? Even Microsoft stops updating it's OS after a certain number of years.
If you perceive the government uses torture, then no, this would not be a good career move.
Regardless of where you work, if you don't agree with the perceived standards and practices of your employer, look for a new job.
If you are religious, you may want to pass on the job offer in the abortion clinic. If you oppose alcohol, accepting the position at Budweiser may not prove to be a great decision. Accepting the gig with the CIA was the first in what appears to be a line of poor decisions Axsmith made.
Long live free will!
I wonder if this will impact the paying advertisers. As long as your money is green, you can cut to the beginning of the line.
My MacBook Pro cooks nuts while on my lap.
Although Apple has introduced Boot camp, I find it difficult to believe that they intended the primary OS to be Windows.
I tend to be optimistic, and believe that Apple is trying to woo third party vendors to take advantage of the new architecture, and introduce more applications.
The force is with you Nagle