VOCABULARY: The word “Wikihole” leads to “Unit 731”

Monday, May 8, 2017

https://www.buzzfeed.com/eleanorbate/list-of-lists-of-lists-of-lists?utm_term=.jwePOMjY#.nw5a15xn

19 Wikipedia Pages That’ll Send You Into A Week-Long Wikihole See you next week.
Posted on September 12, 2016, at 12:24 p.m. Ellie Bate  Buzz Feed Staff

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We recently asked members of the BuzzFeed Community to tell us which Wikipedia articles they love to waste time reading. Here are their recommendations…

1. Unit 731
Suggested by Lurker8.

Unit 731 was a unit of the Japanese Imperial Army that carried out brutal (and, in many cases, lethal) experimentation on human beings during World War II under the guise of chemical and biological research. For the majority of the time it was active, the unit acted under the command of General Shiro Ishii, and was responsible for the deaths of up to 250,000 people. The worst part? Instead of being put on trial for human experimentation, the people involved with the unit were granted immunity by the US government in exchange for the data they had gathered.

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While I found the concept of a “Wikihole” fascinating, the first suggestion was shocking!

Once again the US Gooferment does the unthinkable and the unforgivable.

The blood of a ¼ million human beings is on that “data” and amnesty.

Argh!

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REVIEW: Alien (1979)

Sunday, May 7, 2017

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0078748/

REVIEW: Alien (1979)

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After a space merchant vessel perceives an unknown transmission as distress call, its landing on the source moon finds one of the crew attacked by a mysterious life-form, and they soon realize that its life cycle has merely begun.

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Pretty scary stuff.

It’s not enhanced computerized graphics. But it is well acted and well written. 

Scary stuff!

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GOVEROTRAGEOUS: How dumb is this state law?

Saturday, May 6, 2017

http://www.offthegridnews.com/current-events/6-months-in-jail-for-selling-cookies/

6 Months In Jail For Selling … Cookies?
Written by: Daniel Jennings  May 4, 2017

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A ruling from a judge may be needed to sell homemade baked goods in Wisconsin.

Three home bakers in the state are challenging a state law that can punish people who sell homemade cookies, brownies and other treats with up to six months in jail and a $1,000 fine.

Lafayette County Judge Duane Jorgensen will rule on May 31 if Wisconsin’s ban on the sale of homemade baked goods is unconstitutional, the Associated Press reported. The challenge to the home-baking ban was brought by the Institute for Justice.

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I read this and just shook my head.

How dumb can the Gooferment be?

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RANT: Doesn’t Walmart remember I HAVE one of their credit cards

Friday, May 5, 2017

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So why do they waste my time, electrons, and processing power when they have ZZEERROO chance of converting it to a sale?

Argh!

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JOBSEARCH: Found an old list of the “sales funnel” I used in my many job searches

Thursday, May 4, 2017

Job SearchSales Funnel
(Remember this is an inverse tree) 

  • Resume posting
  • Networking meetings 
  • Lead found
  • Hunter contact
  • Hunter discussion
  • Proceed
  • Phone screen
  • First interview scheduled
  • First interview completed
  • Second interview scheduled
  • Second interview completed
  • Third interview scheduled
  • Third interview completed
    (I don’t do fourth ones)
  • Offer
  • Acceptance
    (Remember you only need one)

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INTERESTING: Perdue goes online

Wednesday, May 3, 2017

FROM THE WSJ

Private Turned Public 

Purdue University, a flagship public institution in Indiana, is jumping into online education by buying for-profit Kaplan University with the aim of creating a new, public online university. The highly unusual acquisition will extend Purdue’s reach to more working adults while building an additional revenue stream at a time when state funding is uncertain. Purdue President Mitch Daniels said the school wanted to stay true to its land-grant mission of educating as many people as possible, but he recognized it couldn’t build an online presence alone. The venture highlights the shifting higher-education market as public funding declines, tuitions rise and college students grow older, busier and more indebted. Purdue said it plans to acquire Kaplan University’s 32,000 students, 3,000 employees and 15 bricks-and-mortar campuses and learning centers from Graham Holdings, which will maintain Kaplan’s international, professional and test-prep businesses.

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A few years ago, one sage fellow said that in the future there would only be 100 Colleges or Universities in the USA. Everything else would be online or dead.

Sounds like that’s going to be true.

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RANT: Sargon of Akkad destroys “Social Justice” and its “warriors”

Tuesday, May 2, 2017

https://youtu.be/6EICAPmdOU0

Social Justice is Uncool
Sargon of Akkad

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How pompous. Have you ever seen a room full of millionaires applauding themselves because they think they are going to save the world with their <synonym for the act of procreation in real time> acting.

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Absolutely spot on!

Sigh! Argh!

While he’s a little long and rough language, I can understand the frustration. 

I wish there was a transcript because he hits a few gems!

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VOCABULARY: The word “internet”?

Monday, May 1, 2017

https://www.linkedin.com/groups/40650/40650-6263111592649592835

Joseph DePaola
Managing Partner & President: BizShifts (http://bizshifts-trends.com)

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Should the word ‘internet’ be spelled with– a small ‘i’ (internet) or a capital ‘I’ (Internet)…?Internet Exceptionalism or Not– internet (small ‘i’) vs. Internet (Capital ‘I’): To Capitalize or Not… Who Decides? 

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I just spell it “inet”. But then I spell “yesterday” as “yday”. Us fat old white guy injineers ain’t so good on spelling anyway.

Now when it comes to “intranet” (i.e., implying a bounded internet within an organization), unless it is air gapped with private address that are non-routable1, one must assume that they will “leak”. Hence, if you mean “intranet”, spell it out and footnote how you ensure it does NOT leak.

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1 The private address segments (10.0.0.0 – 10.255.255.255, 172.16.0.0 – 172.31.255.255, 192.168.0.0 – 192.168.255.255) are commonly referred to as “non-routable” addresses.

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RANT: UAL’s first email to me EVER

Sunday, April 30, 2017

Looks like UAL is pulling out all the stops to keep its Customer base?

Interesting in that this is the FIRST time I’ve ever heard from them. Other than canned emails.

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MileagePlus # XXXXX168
  
Dear Mr. Reinke,

Each flight you take with us represents an important promise we make to you, our customer. It’s not simply that we make sure you reach your destination safely and on time, but also that you will be treated with the highest level of service and the deepest sense of dignity and respect.
Earlier this month, we broke that trust when a passenger was forcibly removed from one of our planes. We can never say we are sorry enough for what occurred, but we also know meaningful actions will speak louder than words.
For the past several weeks, we have been urgently working to answer two questions: How did this happen, and how can we do our best to ensure this never happens again?
It happened because our corporate policies were placed ahead of our shared values. Our procedures got in the way of our employees doing what they know is right.
Fixing that problem starts now with changing how we fly, serve and respect our customers. This is a turning point for all of us here at United – and as CEO, it’s my responsibility to make sure that we learn from this experience and redouble our efforts to put our customers at the center of everything we do.
That’s why we announced that we will no longer ask law enforcement to remove customers from a flight and customers will not be required to give up their seat once on board – except in matters of safety or security.
We also know that despite our best efforts, when things don’t go the way they should, we need to be there for you to make things right. There are several new ways we’re going to do just that.
We will increase incentives for voluntary rebooking up to $10,000 and will be eliminating the red tape on permanently lost bags with a new “no-questions-asked” $1,500 reimbursement policy. We will also be rolling out a new app for our employees that will enable them to provide on-the-spot goodwill gestures in the form of miles, travel credit and other amenities when your experience with us misses the mark. You can learn more about these commitments and many other changes at hub.united.com.
While these actions are important, I have found myself reflecting more broadly on the role we play and the responsibilities we have to you and the communities we serve.
I believe we must go further in redefining what United’s corporate citizenship looks like in our society. You can and ought to expect more from us, and we intend to live up to those higher expectations in the way we embody social responsibility and civic leadership everywhere we operate. I hope you will see that pledge express itself in our actions going forward, of which these initial, though important, changes are merely a first step.
Our goal should be nothing less than to make you truly proud to say, “I fly United.”
Ultimately, the measure of our success is your satisfaction and the past several weeks have moved us to go further than ever before in elevating your experience with us. I know our 87,000 employees have taken this message to heart, and they are as energized as ever to fulfill our promise to serve you better with each flight and earn the trust you’ve given us.
We are working harder than ever for the privilege to serve you and I know we will be stronger, better and the customer-focused airline you expect and deserve.
With Great Gratitude,
Oscar Munoz
Oscar Munoz
CEO
United Airlines

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GOVEROTRAGEOUS: Pretty funny — humans will evade diktats

Saturday, April 29, 2017
https://www.wsj.com/articles/india-liquor-ruling-adds-twist-to-sales-maze-1493026203
 
India Liquor Ruling Adds Twist to Sales Maze
Saabira Chaudhuri at saabira.chaudhuri@wsj.com
 
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GOA, India—An increasingly hard-line view on alcohol in India is threatening sales for global spirits makers as a new ruling forces many local sellers to shut down or adapt.
 
In an attempt to reduce alcohol-fueled road accidents, India’s Supreme Court banned the sale of booze within 500 meters (547 yards) of national and state highways starting this month, a decision that affects liquor stores, bars, restaurants and hotels.
 
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Still, state governments depend heavily on liquor as a revenue stream, and some have moved to have state highways reclassified as roads in response to the ban. Indian liquor retailers have taken their own creative measures.
 
One outlet in the coastal state of Kerala has constructed a maze patrons must walk through, which puts the door more than 500 meters from a highway, according to local media reports. Others have moved their entrances, forcing people to drive more than 500 meters. The Supreme Court ruling hasn’t clarified whether the distance is to be measured as the crow flies or otherwise, leaving open a loophole that retailers and bars are determined to exploit.
 
“We Indians always find a way out,” said Shivkaran Singh, who expects that Circus, a restaurant he owns in Gurugram, will be allowed to serve liquor again after the entrance to the site housing it and about 30 other pubs and restaurants was moved.
 
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Like I always RANT, “the Gooferment can’t keep drugs out of their prisons; what makes them try in a free society”!
 
Here’s another example of that principle. Humans are the “cockroaches” of diktats. Tell someone “can’t”, and EVEN IF they don’t want to do it, they’ll try just to see if it can be done. 
 
It’s like “Don’t think of a pink elephant.” It’s impossible not too. Laugh!
 
I do like the idea of a maze. 
 
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