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New Mexico's video game nanny tax: New Mexico's video game nanny taxand what else?Maybe they should tax cell phones, books (that's how I and my son wasted hours as kids, staying indoors reading), definitely owning a PC, - how about a food tax even? Their intentions are good, but the methodology is wrong.Sieg Heil?Your state governments...; Tags: Taxes, Free trade, Games, Corporate communications, govt, tax, video game, game, video; Discussion threads 2008-02-11
Spanish police arrest 63 in Net child porn swoop: Spanish police arrest 63 in Net child porn swoopChild PornThat is the most disgusting thing there is other then physical sexual abuse.People like that , I'm not sorry to say should be removed from society permently!!!I Personally can think of several things to do to them and each one I...; Tags: govt, child pornography; Discussion threads 2007-12-16
The Internet must not be proprietary: The Internet must not be proprietaryMonopolies are bad.I agree. Unfortunately the trend in North America is that choices are decreasing. This need not be a bad thing as long as the 'remaining' market players do a good job. But history has shown that once competition decreases, quality of service goes...; Tags: Government, Govt, Internet; Discussion threads 2007-11-24
Telco lobbyists urge suppression of eavesdropping lawsuits: is this OK?: Telco lobbyists urge suppression of eavesdropping lawsuits: is this OK?What should be done..........1. Recall all Senators and Congressmen and hold an election to elect new ones immediately. Jail any of the old ones caught with their hand in the cookie jar most of them.2. The President's term is too short...; Tags: Government, Telecom & Utilities, telecommunications company, govt; Discussion threads 2007-09-20
Verizon's risky lawsuit against open access: Verizon's risky lawsuit against open accessWhy is govt needed to force open access?Whoever wins the auction should be able to use the spectrum as they wish without hassle from the govt. If they want to have "open" access, then they should be able to do it. And if...; Tags: FCC, wireless, Govt, spectrum, Verizon Communications Inc., risky lawsuit, lawsuit, government; Discussion threads 2007-09-14

Will security firms detect police spyware?: Will security firms detect police spyware?Sophos says "It's crazy not to detect police spyware"Malicious code is malicious code. There's no reason why organisations targeted by "police spyware" could not write a variant of the e-bug for their own use. Before we know it, we'll all be spied on by every...; Tags: Spyware, adware & malware, Cyberthreats, Viruses and worms, malicious code, security, U.S Government, spyware, police spyware, govt, Sophos Plc.; Discussion threads 2007-07-17
A 2004 post on Jivali was the 4th most read open source item of 2006: A 2004 post on Jivali was the 4th most read open source item of 2006Govt is the problemAs usual, government makes things worse. The Brazilian govt restricts trade and ends up hurting their own economy. Sun needs to play better politics if they want to get the govt...; Tags: Jivali, open-source item, open source, Govt; Discussion threads 2006-12-17
Scary IT: Ministry of suspicious walks: Scary IT: Ministry of suspicious walksJust a few years......that's all Orwell was off by. Everything else seems to be falling right into place.The suspicious walks algorhythm is a minor worry.Apparently the cameras also have software to determine whether they are obtruding on people in the privacy of their bedrooms,...; Tags: information technology, camera, suspicious walk, Orwell, govt, ID card, walk; Discussion threads 2006-11-02
Xanga fined $1 million under child-privacy act: Xanga fined $1 million under child-privacy acthow do you put a company in prison?It's just name on paper.So do you put every employee of said company in jail? If so then what's to stop that company from just getting new employees?Yeah, lock up the janitor.along with all the employeesI honestly...; Tags: ABC Inc., govt, Xanga; Discussion threads 2006-09-08
University server in hackers' hands for a year: University server in hackers' hands for a yearOne reason why I never trust THEIR computers . . ."Should we have? Yes. Did we? No."In other words, they were lazy and not proactive.This is the system where our future generations are supposed to be learning about life?And oh, yeah - that's...; Tags: PRODUCTIVITY, Hacking, server, govt, hacker, security, computer, IT Dept; Discussion threads 2006-05-21
Govt. scientists still being muzzled: Govt. scientists still being muzzledOf Pipers and Tunes[i]"Who pays the piper shall call the tune"[/i] goes an old saying, and it's as true today as ever. If a "scientist" wanted government dollars during the FDR Administration, they had merely to support policies dear to FDR. During the Carter...; Tags: Vertical industries, Govt, government; Discussion threads 2006-04-07
Does Google acquisition of Writely improve ODF standing in govt?: Does Google acquisition of Writely improve ODF standing in govt?Why do I want my personal word processing documents on Google's servers?I just don't get it...FinallyFinally somebody that can unseat microsoft and stop all of the microsoft lockin in on documents.Knee jerk reactionRead the article and you would know. Thanks...; Tags: OpenDocument Format (ODF), Does Google acquisition, govt, Writely, OpenDocument Format; Discussion threads 2006-03-13
Govt. employes breathe easy - Blackberry is safe again: Govt. employes breathe easy - Blackberry is safe againpatent only in americathe USA seem to have some of the worst patent system in the world, any one can get one, but ther no control over all...; Tags: Handhelds, Govt, RIM BlackBerry; Discussion threads 2006-03-08
Gates: Web site censorship doesn't work: Gates: Web site censorship doesn't workTranslated...Let someone else fight oppression and support human rights...we would rather have the money!Translation2...If I had control of the Web, I would be happy to keep an eye on everyone and keep us all safe. But I don't...So censorship doesn't work.And Yet MSN Complies?Check...; Tags: INTERNET, Internet Relay Chat (IRC), Instant messaging, E-mail, Web site development, censorship, Govt, IRC, Web, Web site; Discussion threads 2006-02-01
Govt. datamining endangering citizen privacy: GAO: Govt. datamining endangering citizen privacy: GAOblah, blah, blah...It just doesn't matter... No matter what we, the little guys, think or do, big brother will have his way. Gov't's most obvious policy (at least since the Bush took office...) is: laws be damned, we're the Gov't, do it anyway......; Tags: Business intelligence, citizen privacy, Govt, data mining, General Accounting Office; Discussion threads 2005-08-31
FCC requires VoIP to clean up its 911 act: FCC requires VoIP to clean up its 911 actInifinite loop"Currently, VoIP 911 calls are typically answered by someone in the emergency call center's administrative offices and aren't accompanied by a call-back number or the caller's location. Callers after business hours hear a recorded message that the offices are closed and...; Tags: Federal government, Telephony, TELECOMMUNICATIONS, govt, VoIP, FCC, SBC, AT&T CallVantage; Discussion threads 2005-05-19
Feds asked to hang up on FBI's wiretap proposal: Feds asked to hang up on FBI's wiretap proposalUse MS Technology - Spying is Already In PlaceLet's not reinvent the wheel. The Feds just need to subscribe to MS's built-in spyware info collections.SHEEPLETo put blind faith in government is as stupid as putting blind faith in what a used-car...; Tags: Federal government, Vertical industries, John Q. Public, Govt, FBI, government, Carnivore; Discussion threads 2004-04-13

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(Images: Dubai's skyscraper in motion): (Images: Dubai's skyscraper in motion)Fast Forward, NYC... where the story of the great PIT continues. It just amazes and saddens me how far the US has fallen.When the rest of the world reads about the insurance lawsuits related to the original WTC, the fear of replacing the building with one...; Tags: skyscraper; Discussion threads 2008-07-01
IT catfight in Portland, OR: IT catfight in Portland, ORSacraficeMy company just finished an ERP release, successfully!It takes whole company sacrifice and requires separate Change Management groups to come to power to lead staff and executive management with the project and the temporary sacrifices in business process and political ownership. It takes years of...; Tags: Enterprise resource planning (ERP), Leadership, information technology, change management, ERP; Discussion threads 2008-06-19
Crude oil: OPEC cartel? Speculation? Unlimited demand?: Crude oil: OPEC cartel? Speculation? Unlimited demand?Why is Crude Oil Price so High?Why is the Dollar so low?RE: Crude oil: OPEC cartel? Speculation? Unlimited demand?It's pretty easy. OPEC is made up mostly not all mind you, of countries that are not to fond of the US....; Tags: Auto Industry, OPEC, Crude Oil, cartel; Discussion threads 2008-06-06