At a quantum level the entire scenario is highly improbable and given the scale and expanse of the timelines in question no amount of space or storage on slashdot.org would likely contain a text representation of the incredibly low probability. Thus I will likely fail to achieve "suspension of disbelief" the next time I view any of the films given this obvious and thoroughly proven principle of quantum physics. Shitty writing... clearly... no real context or plausible basis for the storyline...

That is an asinine perspective. Hollywood movies almost never depict the repetitive grind that war is for the common soldier. Tension is added, liberties taken in regard to mise en scene and typical scenarios. Of course its all done with the intent to provide some entertainment to coat a message. Unfortunately critics and anyone else who hasn't been in the heat of it or even close often mistake the message for truth instead of the propaganda it usually is. So what you take to be a demonstrative illustration of "war" as "hell" I say is another gel coated capsule of liberal bullshit. Of course there are exceptions but even those are not entirely representative of what actually takes place. Games are an "activity engaged in for diversion or amusement" and in that sense they are intended to be fun within the context of a war or conflict setting. They certainly do not intend to make war fun which is why any realism that becomes overly taxing on creating fun are eliminated from games. i.e. being able to run a lot more than any super soldier could; unrealistic ammunition supplies; technologies and intelligence well beyond current capabilities; and perhaps most importantly an enemy that has limited or no capability to adapt. People like Dale Dye (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0245653/) are in high demand to bridge the gap in whats portrayed and reality. Of course he's often an advisor only and certainly not the creative director. G

In Malaysia no less...

Some professors use online plagiarism detection services like TurnItIn.

But what I have noticed is beyond the originality check to ensure the author/student didn't plagiarize another students work little effort goes into grading the paper. I am sure random semi-coherent words using a subset of subject specific key words could easily get a 'A' or better and not really be of any value to the student's learning process.

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Which is exactly why such things are not entirely digital, are triple+ checked and rely on trained terminal attack controllers and aircrew who understand the importance of getting it exactly right.

Not everyone needs to know how to type for post high school employment.

Its a filler class that takes away from other more enriching subjects.

I would wager those who are still in school by high school are more than accomplished typists already by way of facebook, myspace, twitter and instant messaging (ICQ, AOL etc.)

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The Challenge is to quantify what IT does for the other business or profit centers of the enterprise. Figure out what you do for them and how your costs relate to that service and you should be able to explain what it is that IT provides and at what cost.

IF that cost is more than it would cost to get the same quality and service outsourced then don't tell them :)

If its less, ask for a raise.

If its the same, I would suggest seeking opportunities to improve what IT brings to the table.

Bottom line is you need to articulate the pros and cons of an in house IT department in managerial terms and lay it out in regard to cost and congruency with the larger enterprise objectives.

Make sense? I know thats a lot of shoulds and broad statements, but if you can explain your relationship to the enterprise as if you're your own business it translates easily to the bottom line.

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