[OT] Guy missing for 34 years traces his family

2012-04-30 Thread Pete Theisen
Hi Everybody, http://www.foxnews.com/us/2012/04/29/philadelphia-man-closes-missing-child-case-after-finding-himself-on-website/?test=latestnews -- Regards, Pete http://pete-theisen.com/ http://elect-pete-theisen.com/ ___ Post Messages to:

[NF] Software error sends insensitive letter

2012-04-30 Thread Pete Theisen
Hi Everybody, Yep, blame the computer . . . http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,510471,00.html?intcmp=obnetwork -- Regards, Pete http://pete-theisen.com/ http://elect-pete-theisen.com/ ___ Post Messages to: ProFox@leafe.com Subscription Maintenance:

RE: [NF] Software error sends insensitive letter

2012-04-30 Thread Allen
Well it does look like the fault lies with the programming, either the software or the user input. Al -Original Message- From: profoxtech-boun...@leafe.com [mailto:profoxtech-boun...@leafe.com] On Behalf Of Pete Theisen Sent: 30 April 2012 08:29 To: profoxt...@leafe.com Subject: [NF]

Re: [NF] Software error sends insensitive letter

2012-04-30 Thread Michael Madigan
I'm going with user input on this one.    Maybe forgot to check the Dead as a door nail  check box From: Allen pro...@gatwicksoftware.com To: profox@leafe.com Sent: Monday, April 30, 2012 3:47 AM Subject: RE: [NF] Software error sends insensitive letter Well

Re: [NF] Software error sends insensitive letter

2012-04-30 Thread Pete Theisen
Allen wrote: Well it does look like the fault lies with the programming, either the software or the user input. Al Hi Al, It looked to me that they sort-of wanted to look blameless themselves. The people blaming the computer are responsible for what it does, though. They should know you

[OT] Can't violate regulations

2012-04-30 Thread Pete Theisen
Hi Everybody, http://www.humanevents.com/article.php?id=51179 The Forest Service is trying to figure out how to get rid of a half-dozen frozen cows crowded inside a small cabin in the Colorado high country before the carcasses thaw and become bear bait in the popular hiking area near Aspen.

RE: [NF] Software error sends insensitive letter

2012-04-30 Thread Kurt Wendt
Except - the article mentions an attendance percentage - which leads me to think that the letter was generated automatically - and goes out to EVERY Kid who is below that percentage. Of course, if the student had been properly removed from the school systems database, or properly flagged as

Re: [NF] Program the car/truck computer for safety

2012-04-30 Thread Nicholas Geti
Aren't you one of those who have railed against the government dictating the rules? Now, you want to implement a whole new set of rules to get around the current rules. - Original Message - From: Pete Theisen petethei...@verizon.net To: ProFox Email List profox@leafe.com Sent: Monday,

Re: [NF] Program the car/truck computer for safety

2012-04-30 Thread Ricardo Araoz
El 30/04/12 11:24, Nicholas Geti escribió: Aren't you one of those who have railed against the government dictating the rules? Now, you want to implement a whole new set of rules to get around the current rules. LOL We agree on this! ___ Post

RE: [NF] Program the car/truck computer for safety

2012-04-30 Thread Kurt Wendt
OK - U 2 gave me a REALLY GOOD Chuckle on this one! And - of course, we need to be careful about where we go on this topic - since its getting DANGEROUSLY Close to dipping into the [OT] territory - especially since we are now getting a little political in this discussion. Pete - I gotta say -

Re: [NF] Program the car/truck computer for safety

2012-04-30 Thread Pete Theisen
Nicholas Geti wrote: Aren't you one of those who have railed against the government dictating the rules? Now, you want to implement a whole new set of rules to get around the current rules. Hi Nicholas, I don't recall broadly campaigning against rules, but have objected to certain rules

[NF] GiveCamp

2012-04-30 Thread Michael J. Babcock, MCP
Baltimore is having a GiveCamp soon: http://www.linkedin.com/groupAnswers?viewQuestionAndAnswers=discussionID=111395342gid=2434530trk=eml-anet_dig-b_nd-pst_ttle-cnut=0IDzRcm9fQJlc1 I'll go and suggest they use Visual FoxPro. bwahahahahahahaha -- Michael J. Babcock, MCP Chief Software

Re: [NF] GiveCamp

2012-04-30 Thread Alan Bourke
On Mon, Apr 30, 2012, at 10:45 AM, Michael J. Babcock, MCP wrote: Baltimore is having a GiveCamp soon: http://www.linkedin.com/groupAnswers?viewQuestionAndAnswers=discussionID=111395342gid=2434530trk=eml-anet_dig-b_nd-pst_ttle-cnut=0IDzRcm9fQJlc1 You need a LinkedIn account to see that FWIW.

RE: [NF] Program the car/truck computer for safety

2012-04-30 Thread Joe Yoder
My current thinking is that what is really needed is some kind of interface between the vehicle computer and the operator. Initially, rather than a breathalyzer, there could be some kind of cognitive/ reaction time test that the driver would need to pass before the vehicle would start. This

Re: [NF] Program the car/truck computer for safety

2012-04-30 Thread Stephen Russell
On Mon, Apr 30, 2012 at 10:17 AM, Joe Yoder j...@wheypower.com wrote: My current thinking is that what is really needed is some kind of interface between the vehicle computer and the operator. Earlier today people were making fun of the school district who sent the email to mom

Re: [NF] Program the car/truck computer for safety

2012-04-30 Thread M Jarvis
On Mon, Apr 30, 2012 at 8:36 AM, Stephen Russell srussell...@gmail.com wrote: On Mon, Apr 30, 2012 at 10:17 AM, Joe Yoder j...@wheypower.com wrote: My current thinking is that what is really needed is some kind of interface between the vehicle computer and the operator. Why

Re: [NF] GiveCamp

2012-04-30 Thread MB Software Solutions, LLC
On 4/30/2012 10:55 AM, Alan Bourke wrote: On Mon, Apr 30, 2012, at 10:45 AM, Michael J. Babcock, MCP wrote: Baltimore is having a GiveCamp soon: http://www.linkedin.com/groupAnswers?viewQuestionAndAnswers=discussionID=111395342gid=2434530trk=eml-anet_dig-b_nd-pst_ttle-cnut=0IDzRcm9fQJlc1

Re: NF Ruby over Python?

2012-04-30 Thread Ed Leafe
On Apr 27, 2012, at 11:14 PM, Lew Schwartz wrote: So is one more drag dropish than another? Here what I want to do: Imagine a screen with any number of image controls, each showing an image (go figure). Now I'd like to drag one or more of those controls onto another screen. This can be faked

RE: [NF] Program the car/truck computer for safety

2012-04-30 Thread Allen
You may joke on Breathalysers but its heading that way. From July, in France you must carry two of them in the car. And it's rumoured that cars that won't start unless you pass a test are being discussed. I don't get that as a mate can do that for you. I think Spain may follow with carrying them

Re: [NF] Program the car/truck computer for safety

2012-04-30 Thread Nicholas Geti
Yep. Government control when it pleases you. - Original Message - From: Pete Theisen petethei...@verizon.net To: ProFox Email List profox@leafe.com Sent: Monday, April 30, 2012 10:37 AM Subject: Re: [NF] Program the car/truck computer for safety Nicholas Geti wrote: Aren't you one of

Re: [NF] Program the car/truck computer for safety

2012-04-30 Thread Pete Theisen
Nicholas Geti wrote: Yep. Government control when it pleases you. Hi Nicholas, That, of course, is not what I said, but trust you to twist it, LOL. Is this not always what we have, what pleases those with the most votes. But given the fatality numbers, and the fact that driving is not

Re: [NF] Software error sends insensitive letter

2012-04-30 Thread Stephen Russell
On Mon, Apr 30, 2012 at 9:04 AM, Kurt Wendt kurtwe...@waitex.com wrote: Except - the article mentions an attendance percentage - which leads me to think that the letter was generated automatically - and goes out to EVERY Kid who is below that percentage. Of course, if the student had been

Re: [NF] Program the car/truck computer for safety

2012-04-30 Thread MB Software Solutions, LLC
On 4/30/2012 12:16 PM, Allen wrote: You may joke on Breathalysers but its heading that way. From July, in France you must carry two of them in the car. And it's rumoured that cars that won't start unless you pass a test are being discussed. I don't get that as a mate can do that for you. I

Re: [NF] Program the car/truck computer for safety

2012-04-30 Thread Gérard Lochon
You may joke on Breathalysers but its heading that way. From July, in France you must carry two of them in the car. In fact, the coming french law says that we must have one breathalyser unused in the car. But how many of them must i really have ? If i drink, i must use the breathalyser to

[NF] Musical Tesla coils

2012-04-30 Thread Stephen Russell
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LVDmjnCQ1g4feature=player_embedded#! I wonder if the coils produce the real sound frequency? Wireless energy is pretty cool. -- Stephen Russell Sr. Analyst Ring Container Technology Oakland TN 901.246-0159 cell ___

RE: [NF] Program the car/truck computer for safety

2012-04-30 Thread Allen
I would assume that after the second, you would be taken for a blood or urine test. I think the point of the second is in case you say I just used the first and it was ok. But the police won't know when you actually used it. It won't take place of proper tests though surely. Al -Original

RE: [NF] Program the car/truck computer for safety (Allen)

2012-04-30 Thread Glen Ellis
Allen, What happens  when I spike the fuel with ethanol ?   Is this a 'software' issue ?  What does the [NF] stand for ? glene77is --- {^,^} --- electricity is shocking ! --- StripMime Report -- processed MIME parts --- multipart/alternative text/plain (text body -- kept) text/html ---