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Comment Re:the right kind of jerk (Score 1) 700

I once had a job where I was struggling to fit into the dog-eat-dog social hierarchy. OK, so I've had several jobs where that was the case. However, at this particular job, my boss' boss (who was thankfully not an idiot) recommended I read "The 48 Laws of Power." She said that, even if I didn't want to adopt the ideals laid out there, at least I would have an idea of "what was being done to [me]" (an instructive sentence if there ever was one). I picked up a copy, read the first two "laws," and decided that I didn't want to be that sort of person. Shortly thereafter, I exited working at that company under my own steam, and have been happier ever since. I didn't get out before she did, though. I believe her parting words were something to the effect of, "I just can't be at this place any longer."

Comment Re:Good news, to be sure, but on the other hand... (Score 1) 120

It's likely that the "no wind farms near drone facilities" was as much about getting the builder to select US-manufactured turbines over Chinese-manufactured ones for the purpose of encouraging US manufacture of a lot of large, expensive machinery rather than some fear that the Chinese are going to embed spy cameras in windmills.

Comment Re:Optical fiber link to every desk (Score 1) 422

To aid in future-proofing your situation, account for machine moves in your fiber layout and hang a few loops of fiber up in the trusses on each fiber run. That way, when you (eventually) move the machines, you have enough fiber to follow the move. Electrical lines can be cut and have longer feeds patched in much cheaper than a fiber line can.

Comment Re:Microphones.... (Score 1) 76

If there's a sign on the door saying ("advertising") that the bar uses this "service" ("Hey! Check out our scene before you come down! See how happenin' we are!"), it could be argued as implicit (read: clickthrough) agreement to have yourself monitored at all times. Watch for microphones in the restrooms, which will spy on people's "out of sight" conversations to determine if they really like who they're with.

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