If I had mod points...

"Thanks for running Banshee... From time to time online transactions generate a small amount of commission.
Where would you like any proceeds to go to:
      [ ] Canonical
      [ ] Mint
      [X] Cancer Research Charity
      [ ] A.N Other Charity
"

Not sure I like this even if "That's all that canonical-census does"

I think removing this on install is going to be my plan there.

I think it was a little more calculated than pure luck. It is pretty much a known certainty that a SIM/Smart card is going to have most of the silicon applied to the back on the contact area, it's just cheaper to make them that way.

Worst case scenario? His "lack of judgement" forces him to call vodafone and request a replacement Sim. They normally arrive next day. Given the choice between no internet and playing the low risk game of butcher the card, I think the butchery would be my preferred option.

yeah, you make good points.
What I was really trying to convey in my post was that you don't have to bruise other people's ego while they are there. Having a private word after meetings, or organising a meeting with my superior tends to do as good a job as the "bull in a china shop" approach.
Still, it doesn't stop other people resenting your creativeness or passion when it comes to getting stuff done.
There is also a fine line between "really shine" and being a pain in the arse. If you have an idea, a way of boosting revenue, or some other amazing plan, and it requires the boss to do something, the answer is almost always no. Do this too often and your boss sees you as that guy who creates more work.
The real irony is that most boss work is created by themselves to keep busy. I know, I have been there.

I learned this lesson the hard way. Yes, you can be excellent and dedicated at your job, but if that involves making everyone else look like lazy/stupid idiots, you are better off either: a) not bothering and keeping your head down b) Do it anyway and hang out after the meeting to present the work.

I lost 1 job and lots of friends by making some people look like the idiots they are. My current job is going the same way as I generally get stuff done instead of having a meeting to talk about the meeting to talk about the issue. There are a couple of guys in our place that work in a similar way... action instead of words, be we are generally looked upon as troublemakers.

It sucks being technically inclined, analytical and ambitious. It's a combination guaranteed to either make you, or ruin you.

Yes, indeed you are correct.

UK: To place an item on the agenda for discussion.
US: To remove the item from consideration.

In the UK we shelve discussion items when they are removed from consideration.

I can't understand a word you're saying.

yup V5.

Someone tried to register my car at their address, basically taking ownership. The DVLA wrote to me and requested that I call them. Once I called them they hastily canceled the transfer, and set the owner as me.

Not too bad a service.

Police say no new evidence means no enquiry.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/8143120.stm

One to keep a critical eye on