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wack wack wrote:Looks like libs say yes, cons say no.Surprise, surprise.
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by Huckleby » Sun Dec 01, 2013 11:26 am
johnfajardohenry wrote: How many more people do you expect to have health care on January 1 than had it in December 31?
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by bdog » Sun Dec 01, 2013 11:56 am
At a recent computer expo (COMDEX), Bill Gates reportedly compared the computer industry with the auto industry and stated, "If GM had kept up with the technology like the computer industry has, we would all be driving $25.00 cars that got 1,000 miles to the gallon."In response to Bill's comments, General Motors issued a press release stating, "If GM had developed technology like Microsoft, we would all be driving cars with the following characteristics:1. For no reason whatsoever, your car would crash twice a day.2. Every time they painted new lines on the road, you would have to buy a new car.3. Occasionally your car would die on the freeway for no reason. You would have to pull over to the side of the road, close all of the windows, shut off the car, restart it, and reopen the windows before you could continue. For some reason you would simply accept this.4. Occasionally, executing a maneuver such as a left turn would cause your car to shut down and refuse to restart, in which case you would have to reinstall the engine.5. Only one person at a time could use the car unless you bought "CarNT," but then you would have to buy more seats.6. Macintosh would make a car that was powered by the sun, was reliable, five times as fast and twice as easy to drive -- but it would only run on five percent of the roads.7. The oil, water temperature and alternator warning lights would all be replaced by a single "general protect ion fault" warning light.8. The airbag system would ask, "Are you sure?" before deploying.9. Occasionally, for no reason whatsoever, your car would lock you out and refuse to let you in until you simultaneously lifted the door handle, turned the key and grabbed hold of the antenna.10. GM would require all car buyers to also purchase a deluxe set of Rand McNally Road maps (now a GM subsidiary), even though they neither need nor want them. Attempting to delete this option would immediately cause the car's performance to diminish by 50 percent or more. Moreover, GM would become a target for investigation by the Justice Department.11. Every time GM introduced a new car, car buyers would have to learn to drive all over again because none of the controls would operate in the same manner as the old car.12. You'd have to press the "start" button to turn the engine off.
by wack wack » Sun Dec 01, 2013 12:12 pm
johnfajardohenry wrote:How many more people do you expect to have health care on January 1 than had it in December 31?Are you expecting a positive or a negative value there?John Henry
by snoqueen » Sun Dec 01, 2013 12:33 pm
by acereraser » Sun Dec 01, 2013 1:51 pm
bdog wrote:The discussion about software glitches reminded me of this. Seems like we can have it work or we can have it now but not both.At a recent computer expo (COMDEX), Bill Gates reportedly compared...
At a recent computer expo (COMDEX), Bill Gates reportedly compared...
by Sandi » Sun Dec 01, 2013 3:02 pm
acereraser wrote:False. I don't know if you knew this was internet bs or not, but you didn't say either way, so I am just making sure others are aware.On topic, my wife and I used the website without problem about a week ago. We got to the comparing policies stage, and stopped to do more research and rumination before we committed to one.
by acereraser » Sun Dec 01, 2013 3:32 pm
Sandi wrote:The four website professionals who testified before congress just a couple days ago all said that whether the website is working or not by Dec 1st, it is definitely not secured. Anyone who uses it puts their personal information at risk.
by Sandi » Sun Dec 01, 2013 3:57 pm
acereraser wrote:At any rate, are all the people who file their taxes electronically at a different risk level?
by Detritus » Sun Dec 01, 2013 4:05 pm
acereraser wrote:bdog wrote:The discussion about software glitches reminded me of this. Seems like we can have it work or we can have it now but not both.At a recent computer expo (COMDEX), Bill Gates reportedly compared... False. I don't know if you knew this was internet bs or not, but you didn't say either way, so I am just making sure others are aware.
by Sandi » Sun Dec 01, 2013 4:31 pm
Security expert David Kennedy has warned that the Obamacare website Healthcare.gov was not designed with security in mind, and that it could take as long as a year to address the "critical and high exposures on the website."Kennedy, CEO of the security consultancy TrustedSec, testified before congress last week about the security lapses he found after conducting a fairly routine, low-intensity penetration test of the government run website, saying that the developers took little to no care in producing a secure portal."When you develop a website, you develop it with security in mind. And it doesn't appear to have happened this time," said Kennedy. "It's really hard to go back and fix the security around it because security wasn't built into it."
by Sandi » Sun Dec 01, 2013 4:59 pm
Science, Space, and Technology Committee Chairman Lamar Smith (R-Texas) today called on President Obama to immediately take down Healthcare.gov in order to ensure the safety and security of the personal data of Americans who have used the Obamacare website. Chairman Smith made the statement following testimony from online security experts at a hearing today before the Science Committee examining flaws and vulnerabilities in the website that put the personal data of Americans at risk. All but one witness at today's hearing said that they would immediately pull down the site in order to address the security flaws. ...Witnesses today outlined the significant threat posed by identity theft to Americans if hackers gained such information. David Kennedy, a "white hat hacker" who testified today, gave a demonstration of the website's vulnerabilities showing in real-time that hackers are attempting to access personal information on the website. Not only is the website vulnerable, but it's under attack. When asked whether he believed the website had already been compromised by hackers, Mr. Kennedy testified that he believed the website has either already been hacked or soon will be.
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There's a safe place for children to turn to when they find themselves caught in the middle of a crisis. There are hundreds of locations throughout the Rochester area and experts say they've seen a growing need for "safe places" in the community. Officials say the number of runaways or troubled teens has significantly increased over the years.
A program called "Safe Place" in Rochester has been helping kids in crisis.
Valerie Douglas, Center For Youth, said, "A young person was on the bus and had been kicked out by their family and was just riding the bus and didn't know where to go and didn't know what to do."
Valerie Douglas from the Center for Youth says RTS buses in Monroe County are designated "safe places" for kids to go when they need help. They tell the bus driver and that driver contacts the Center for Youth.
Elaine Spaull, Center for Youth Director, said, "We find our kids often in need of just someone good to talk to, safe to talk to. We do have a number of kids who end up in our homeless shelters."
Executive Director Elaine Spaull says "Safe Place" is a prevention and intervention program with nearly 300 designated locations. They are clearly marketed and include TOPS Supermarkets, recreation centers, YMCA's, libraries and even some restaurants.
Spaull said, "Many of our young people really are raising themselves. They are trying to figure out things. The world is not always easy for kids. Often families fall apart. Sometimes kids find themselves bullied in school. They find themselves hanging with the wrong crowd."
If they go to a "safe place", Spaull says someone will listen to their problems and they won't be judged.
Spaull said, "A "safe place" call is a promise that you won't get in trouble."
Douglas said, "Our counselors will make the call. We'll say can we call your parents? Let us talk to them and tell them why you are coming home at midnight instead of 10 and that really can help smooth over a potentially very explosive situation with a family."
Elaine Spaull says even though there are already about 300 designated safe places, they are looking for more. She also points out that this program is not just for kids in the city. She says it helps youth throughout Monroe County.
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I-m in frequent conversations with top developers and experts. Recently, I was talking with Yong Tao Chen, MCDBA, MCSD.net, MCSE+I. He has worked for some of the largest companies in Canada and in the US as a senior consultant and brings an interesting perspective on the latest technologies or trends. I invited him to share his views and he provides his insights into AJAX. You will find this valuable since you read so much about it in the press. From Yong Tao:_______________________
Deep Impact - AJAX
One of the hottest topics in the technical world is AJAX: the candidate that might take over the future of the web. With many early adopters such as Zimbra (http://www.zimbra.com/) that are betting on this new technology, the deep impact of AJAX might be beyond most people-s vision. This is another one of those rare occasions that the Microsoft and non-MS world unites and works together.
The AJAX.net framework (http://AJAX.schwarz-interactive.de/csharpsample/default.aspx) makes coding AJAX in .net extremely simple. What is the fundamental change? Those "page refreshing" and "post back" are no longer the case. A web page loaded in the browser can make its XML HTTP server calls directly without refreshing the page or even notify the user!
So, what is so significant? It removes the barrier between rich window apps and web apps. Web applications will be able to have a rich user experience like window users have, such as "drag and drop" in Outlook; secondly, web applications will be able to maintain its state on the web page like a rich client. MS Office Live: using your office online by paying a subscription fee is no longer far away. Further more, using the internet as the communication media, which is what web services is intended to accomplish, could be easy to implement under AJAX.
The game of AJAX has just began; the possibilities are just enormous. With more and more AJAX ready controls rolling out, it will be the standard of most of the web sites and web applications. _______________________
Thank you YT for sharing your views on this technology,Stephen Ibaraki
I have been getting e-mails about Microsoft's work with the concept so I'll do a follow-up blog post to Yong Tao's blog in the next two weeks. The technology is "Atlas" if you IT Managers and Pros haven't heard about it and it's good to get it on your radar map now. Please continue to comment here or send me an e-mail at email@example.com. Also our guest bloggers welcome your feedback and they represent the best in IT so it's your chance to dialogue with them. Thank you, Stephen Ibaraki
>"It removes the barrier between rich window apps > and web apps." The difference between rich apps and web-based apps is way way more than just the fact that winforms don't have postbacks.
Bob, That's a great point. Can you share the details of your experiences? Thank you, Stephen Ibaraki
In an earlier post Stephen had Yong Tao Chen provide some of his thoughts on AJAX. As an I.T. Manager...
Bob, I like the rundown of your experiences. It provides an added dimension to the discussion here. I have an interview with the VP of the Developer Division, S. Somasegar likely appearing in the March time frame and your input goes a long way. If you have any questions you want included, give them here or send me an email. Thank you, Stephen PS: If you click on my Name Link above, it will take you to the blog on Atlas.
Adam, Like your material and useful too. I encourage you to keep sharing your experiences. Thank you, Stephen Ibaraki
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A while back I posted a remark in another thread that the AR15 I built was "good enough" for home defense. I built it on the cheap and while it still functions good I'm ready to move on up. In that thread I mentioned, several gentlemen educated me on what to look out for when building but I figure I since already built one, this time I just want to buy a complete rifle. I would like to stay under $1500 if possible but could maybe go as high as $2000. So what are the good to go rifles?
Bravo Company?
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Noveske? Might be too expensive.
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Apparently beetles, and beetle larva were found in the formula...
Thought I'd share it since my daughter has gone through one tine of the recalled stuff, and her current tin of formula is also recalled; I just found out. I'm beyond upset, seeing as shes displayed some of the symtoms mentioned. They CLAIM not to have any long term effects, but how could they possibly know that?
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This was in front of my house. A prius snapped the poll right in half. An pulled the wire's right down. It was crazy. This person was probably hauling there butt to damage a poll so bad that it would snap in half. But how after going through a fourway stop could they have picked up enough speed to do this is crazy. An makes no logical sence to me.
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But is she
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But not unconditionally
She has a mission for me
I'm to perform efficiently
I intend to ascend her agenda
Only then can I be cleansed
Of this curse
Which drives old friends to disperse
And just flee and they scream
In terror of me and it leaves
Me feeling so terribly
But she replies to the pained pleas of others
Scoffs mockingly
Has contempt for me
Just using me to meet her needs
I'm beginning to regret our original meeting
I'm practically her slave wouldn't you be seething
An act of generosity for selfish reasons
But wait...she's taken a beating?
She's bruised and she's bleeding?
Her life force is leaving?
Her body is weak and her breath is receding?
Can I even consider retreating?
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You're a cruel mistress
You keep your distance
When you look at me
You only see humanity
And feel animosity
Old wounds don't heal easy
Verse 2:
I can't comprehend
Is this supposed to be your way of making amends
Or do you suddenly sympathize with the world of humans
Give me a better explanation I'm only assuming
So you were ready to die with your hand on my face
And sacrifice your life for the whole human race
But Zelda chose you now her history is erased
Part of me wishes it was you that had taken her place
Before we go any further I demand answers
As long as I've known you you've been like a cancer
For some girl I've just met I'm already singing her elegy
So what are you waiting for
Creating a world comes with complications
The Goddesses knew this when theirs was fabricated
A sacred realm home to few became inundated
By those who coveted it and brought obliteration
Who were persecuted subsequently for generations
It's fated to happen when inequality's created
Greed and lust are impossible to be sated
Inherent human qualities breeding hatred
Your people are punished acting in proxy for your ancestors
Banished and oppressed resentment festers
Your aggression was layered and finely textured
Tempered over time by our selfless gestures
Now this Usurper King seeks to disrupt the balance
The fate of your world and mine I'm up to the challenge
Oh, Twilight Princess
Not such a cruel mistress
Need your assistance
If we're to succeed
When you accompany me
Feels a little more like family
Each day progressively
Nothing valuable's easy
Verse 3:
Vanquishing Zant and handling Gannondorf
Reviving Zelda this quest has run its course
Suppressing evil power straight from the source
Couldn't have achieved this without your constant support
Zelda's words are sentimental but lack gravity
Considering how narrowly we avoided calamity
Shadow has been moved by light indeed
All the more reason to let this world be
Otherwise she'd be tempted to occasionally see me
Too much risk to have access between
Two realms to be free power beckoning
Plus it's easy to forget that we're exceptions
Everywhere else her people still face rejection
Prejudice predicated on false perception
From centuries of false information
This world can be cruel like every one can
Wish you wouldn't go but I respect and understand
Your decisions so stick to them I'll reflect and I'll depend
On my recollections
To be adequate alternatives to companions
I'll see you off with a warm smile and wave
This isn't your funeral this isn't your grave
I refuse to act in such a selfish way
So I set off but first wait for sunset
Into the wilderness no destination yet
The thought of Northern Lights occupies my mind
Wandering wondering what I'm trying to find
Oh, Twilight Princess
You know I'll be restless
Without your presence
Comforting me
And though you leave
I'll keep your memory
Awake and when asleep
Farewells are never easy


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ISTANBUL — After a bitter debate and a walkout by more than a third of its members, Syria's main exile opposition group voted Saturday to take part in negotiations with the government of President Bashar Assad that the U.N. is sponsoring next week in Switzerland.
Ahmed al-Jarba, the president of the Syrian National Coalition, announced the decision in an emotional address in which he pledged not to betray the uprising that began 34 months ago and has turned into the bloodiest confrontation of the so-called Arab Spring.
He promised that fighting would continue.
After "atrocities that are unprecedented in history," the deaths of "200,000 martyrs," and with millions of Syrians forced to flee their homes, the opposition had decided to join the Geneva talks "to rid Syria of this criminal — to rid Syria of this tyranny," he said.
"We will go to Geneva — with our heads held high," he said, "not to bargain over the principles of the revolution," adding that "We are not few in number, nor weak."
He made no mention of the guarantee that opposition leaders had sought, that Assad have no part in any transitional government.
Jarba, 44, also made no mention of a possible cease-fire, which the U.S., Russia, Turkey and Iran had sought to bring about before the talks begin Wednesday in Montreux, outside Geneva.
The vote in the 120-member coalition was 58 to 14 with two abstentions and two spoiled ballots. Forty-four members had walked out Friday, saying they wouldn't return to take part in a vote unless military commanders on the ground approved the decision.
Before the vote, the coalition had to finesse its own bylaws, which stipulate that its leadership will not negotiate with the Syrian government. Amending the bylaws would have required a two-thirds vote of the entire membership, which was impossible because of Friday's walkout. Instead, the group's legal committee ruled that a majority vote would suffice though it was not clear how.
With support from the Turkish government, leaders of major armed groups met for two days in Ankara. They apparently had not decided when they broke Saturday afternoon but were "more and more inclined" to agree to go, a Turkish official said.
Louay Safi, a coalition spokesman, said members consulted with the military leaders and that fighting forces would have a place on the delegation.
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry called the vote "courageous" and pledged continued U.S. support for the Syrian opposition as they seek "a negotiated political transition."
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Staff members were scurrying through Clio, James Beard award-winning chef Ken Oringer's flagship restaurant in Boston. Couples and small confederacies of businessmen settled in at tables in the dining room, whose neutral tones and unflashy decor lend it a coziness not usually expected from a restaurant that serves foie gras ravioli and black licorice roasted Muscovy duck and confit.
The unpretentiousness is also unmistakable at the bar, where paintbrushes, blackened Middle Eastern limes and blowtorches are just a few of the objects not commonly found beside shakers and strainers. Todd Maul, the bar manager, explained my next drink.
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The burgundy-colored drink was baffling in the way that string theory or the Sistine Chapel are baffling. All I could do was marvel at this manmade thing of beauty. That was when Maul told me that chemistry students from MIT, a stone's throw away across the Charles River, have told him that they're impressed with his centrifuge, a device more commonly found in medical labs.
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The serene, sublime No. 9 Park, which overlooks Boston Common and opened in 1998, was James Beard award-winning chef Barbara Lynch's first endeavor. It features a lounge that's as much a destination for hipster cocktail nerds as the dining room is for the legions who come to celebrate graduations, anniversaries and done deals. On a recent Saturday evening, the two young, engaging bartenders greeted us with tavern-caliber casualness and nonchalantly explained such drinks as the Swamp Water Fix.
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