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I am quite familiar with what you stated. The bottom line in your scenario was that the password was compromised by a weakness in the operating system that could be exploited, not only the length of the password. If someone can steal the password file on your computer you have problems. If you...

I don't want to come across as a know it all but if you perform the math you will see that there is a large number of possibilities for even a relatively short password, say six characters. If you use numbers, letters (upper and lower case), punctuation marks then each character has 62+...

That happens all the time on back roads where I live, Big trucks, little trucks, cars. I believe it is looking at cell phones.

Please explain that to China and Russia who are not present at COP26. Those countries are chiefly interested in protecting their interests. Unfortunately they are not woke.

There are are technologically savvy companies working on full self driving. I don't place Tesla in that category. They are relying on cameras while most companies are relying more on radar like systems. I believe that it will happen.

The problem is that Tesla's Full Self Driving is not fully realized. Drivers who attempt to let the vehicle drive autonomously are playing Russian Roulette

Bearskin by James McLaughlin. A caretaker at a Virginia nature reserve has to deal with bear poachers. To complicate matters he is hiding from the cartel and is concerned that any investigation by him will lead to his exposure. Surprising good book.

There was a post telling everyone that it was a good opportunity to short Tesla. I replied that many investors had lost their shirts trying to do exactly that. He posted again to tell everyone to not listen to me. My question is where is Tesla today compared to 3 or 6 months ago?

Buffalo Springfield, "Somethings Happening Here". What it is is not exactly clear.

I would argue the opposite. Elon's financial success is insulating him from criticism. The description I have heard regarding this is that he has reached escape velocity. Who wants to rock the boat with Tesla valuations sky high? All the best.

"Full Self Driving ". Anyone without Elon's money would be in a lot of trouble. There have been allegations of fraud regarding this (no lawsuits to my knowledge though). Also there are ongoing investigations by federal agencies regarding traffic deaths related to this feature which seem to be...

The best way to close the thread is to make a political statement. Check out the list of closed threads if you are unsure how to proceed, lol

Good post. The same situation occurred with me. I inherited from my mother in my mid forties. I had gone through some rough times but at that point in my life I had a job with a pension, owned a home and except for a reasonable mortgage was debt free. I finished college at 30 and my last two...

I vote for the possibility that this is a land speculator trying to get leads on desirable below market value properties

You are correct. We have no idea whether any of the claims are real. Some people posting are Internet warriors or legends in their own mind.

Try not to let some of the responses bother you. I see that you are fairly new here and welcome. For the most part this is a friendly website. Also keep in mind that when posting sometimes meaning and nuance is lost due to the medium.

I am sure Elon Musk would approve that strategy, lol.

I strongly recommend Hiroshima by John Hershey. It is a classic which is highly readable. One amazing takeaway is that it was reviewed by the government prior to publication with minimal suggested edits. I am not sure a book of this type could be written today.

My friend, you have no idea of the needs of the driver behind you. I try to stay out of the left lane unless passing. If I am in the left lane for any period of time my minimum speed is 5 mph over the speed limit. If someone wants to go faster I get into the right lane as as soon as I can safely...

My background is that of a computer programmer. I remember back in the day when a company I worked for was running a partucular operating system on their IBM mainframe. IBM wanted them to move to a new OS. As stated in prior posts there is a substantial cost to the company using that software in...

I have always wanted to go to Alaska. I got as far north as Vancouver. Enjoy your self and alll the best.

https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/nhtsa-adds-yet-another-crash-list-tesla-crashes-it-investigating More troubles for Mr. Musk.

Even thinking about Boone's Farm Apple wine makes me shudder!

James, outstanding! Great video.

Exactly. Just think about your experience and what you learned after you left college. There are many things you learn on the job, some of them the hard way. Your education is a starting point not the end of your learning. Your work seems to be a classic example of that.

You beat me to it, you rascal!

That will not work very well. Think about having the bulk of your workforce being replaced every thre years. Some of these positions take a year to fully grasp the duties required. As a former civil servent who moved around a fair amount I can tell you from experience there was a huge difference...

There was a episode on the radio problem 'Fresh Air' where the guest is the Director of an addiction clinic at Stanford University. She feels that smartphones are addictive along with social media. I don't recall her mentioning video games but it would make sense. I have a nephew who I believe...

I am in Boston to bring my daughter back to college. I am watching the storm track and will have to plan my trip back to Virginia Thursday morning. A minor inconvenience for me. God bless everyone whose homes were damaged by the hurricane.

I received an inheritance from my parents when I was in my early forties. By that time I had finished my education, owned a home and had a secure job with benefits. When I was younger I had some tough times. My opinion is that moderate financial support while the children are finishing their...

My grandmother received a 40 acre piece of land iin Maine, ncluding a cabin, for her inheritance.A small piece fronted the pond . The cabin had a dock and a nice water view. She loved that property and upgraded it over the years. Our family spent a lot of summers there. My grandmother offered it...

God bless you! All the best.

When there were only mainframes and minicomputers (pcs had not arrived) the business model was to lease the software to businesses. We have come full cycle again. I know that I prefer to own my software on my PC rather than rent it.

Sorry to tell you this but it is the short term memory that goes first!

I am getting the impression you are skeptical of this guy. I am as well. He made out like a bandit and with these internet contributions he is doing even better.

Thank you for the reminder. I will start panicking immediately! lol

That would be okay. Once you get your legal issues resolved maybe you can be his Vice President.

I am not laughing, I am crying!. I am afraid someone will see this post and run with it.

I wanted to state that in my previous post but didn't have the reference. When I worked for the federal government we ran lean. I do realize every department will be different but generally civil servants are hardworking folks and I enjoyed my time with them. Thanks for the post

I have a relative working as a mechanical engineer intern this summer in the GM Detroit factory starting EV production. They really like the organization and work environment. They had previously worked several summers with GE jet engines. I don't know what the best option for them would be...

I am interested why you think that and what you have heard.

Dude, come on! You are building a new house on an old tree farm. That requires assets. One of the reasons I retired was the difficulty of the job. Every day was a Monday. I was paid adequately for my education and experience but believe me, I would not have done for less. There are not a lot of...

I don't think my federal pension would go very far on your lifestyle. I did retire early however. Being honest, keeping health care benefits when I retired enabled me to retire early otherwise I would have kept on working.

I am not a fan of them. The Chinese Communist party runs the country and can be repressive. I read an article in the New Yorker about them cracking down on Xinjiang’s muslims. However when they support a business it is unequivocal

Could you expand on your comment? I am not sure if it means GM can't make quality EVs or that Musk doesn't deserve credit for innovation.

My brother's girlfriend. It is a hassle when things go sour and she refuses to move out. This is his fourth one and he has had problems with the first three. Some people never learn.

I have more confidence in GM building quality cars than Tesla. If Tesla can do it then GM or any traditional automaker will do it better. I do give credit to Musk for the innovation.

I know that in Florida, if you let someone live in your hone for a period of time they have rights even if there is not a signed agreement. If they refuse to leave you have problems. I can't remember the legal term but it is not an eviction

You do not sound very 'woke' to me, lol.

As the Greeks said over 2000 years ago, Moderation in all things is best

The Chinese Communist Party controls everything in China. If they are in favor of a company building reactors then it will happen. Conversely if a business incurs their disfavor then that company is in a lot of trouble. It is an extremely authoritarian regime. I listen to a podcast that...

Be carefull, you are starting to think too hard! lol

When I was working at Quantico (Marine Corps base south of DC) I rode in a van pool up I-95. From the passenger's seat I saw women doing their hair and putting on makeup. I have also seen them watching a movie (the driver!). One time in stop and go traffic I saw a driver reading a book...

My cousin living in New Jersey has a older small 2 bedroom 1 bath home. She pays 7000 in property tax. A friend has a small 2 bedroom 2 bath home in a nice suburb of Chicago who pays 9000. I have a much larger home and pay 2000. It is not hard to understand why at retirement people are heading...

The first prostate exam I had with my current doctor, I have been with her for over 10 years,almost made me drop to my knees. She is a lot gentler now.

I have a relative working as a mechanical engineering intern at GM's startup EV assembly plant in Detroit.

I have a relative working as an intern this summer at GM's new EV startup factory.

With all due respect, Tesla is not self-driving. Owners have been charged for this feature and it is not fully implemented. Tesla critics have claimed fraud however I an not aware of any lawsuits regarding this

I agree with you that teachers should have some latitude in disciplinary measures and it is a good idea to let them know that you support them.

Maybe some of these EV owners work at might. It stands to reason that a significant percentage of thesr owners will be charging during the day at some point. The idea of purchasing a Tesla Powerwall sounds very Californian to me.

That is why software engineering was developed. There are ways to write and verify software that are best practices. This field is evolving. It is almost impossible to exhaustively test a completed application and verify that it will function properly under all conditions. That is why you...

Come on man. That came across as personal attack and a cheap shot. You obviously can do better than that. All the best

They are not escaping the justice system. Juveniles are recognized as not having the mental capacity of adults and are treated differently. To do otherwise would be barbaric. You are correct in pointing out civil liability.

What history are you referring to? History is usually written by victors who are not unbiased.

I don't think so, not at that age. It is a tragedy though.

How has your life changed since you became a fugitive? lol

Investors have lost a ton of money attempting to short Tesla. Financial analysis shows the company is grossly overvalued however there are believers that keep buying propping up the stock price. So my advice is, don't do it!

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You are obviously an intelligent man. However, possessing knowledge is not the same as being wise. I will get off my high horse now. All the best!

The older I get, the less inclined I am to call people names I support vaccination but you are coming across as arrogant

This has gone on long enough, just turn yourself in and get it over with! lol. There is a movie called the Machinist where a man killed someone in a hit and run then was overcome by guilt.

That is one of those situations where the original intention is to contract the work changes to," I am going to see if I can do this myself". A little bit of price gouging there along with a crappy schedule for installation.

My friend, the government was certainly using COTS IT equipment for it's infrastructure when I retired several years ago. One of contractors supplied us with refurbished routers that spent some time in China. Some of these routers were in classified systems. One of my last activities was...

Women who have given birth before generally deliver faster. It does happen. I am sure that it was not by choice

I enjoyed Blood and Money starring Tom Berenger. The movie is set in Northern Maine during winter. I grew up in Western Maine so maybe thst caught my attention. I would give it 3.5 out of 5. Blood and Money - Wikipedia

We need science not anecdotal observations. The climate is always changing. One person's lifespan is a very incomplete measure of a process that occurs over thousands of years

No offense, but the causes of climate change are in dispute. The climate is always changing. Some glaciers are receding and trees have been found as the ice retreats. There is a lot of virtue signaling in regards to climate change. Unfortunately if you are on the other side of the argument you...

I have heard that if you plead guilty and throw yourself on the mercy of the court they will go easier on you. They like it when you take responsibility for your crimes.

Could you list what you have in your kit? I need to set one up.

Most states have good samaritan laws which limit your liability.

I don't think we are disagreeing here. You have to want to quit not just verbalize the desire. My post with the reference to AA was that there are a lot of members who were not successful at quitting the first time, some regressed after years of sobriety. They rebooted and started again. I...

Motivation is a big part of quiting a habit. Unless you really want to quit it probably won't happen unless external forces are in play. Having said that, I know from my experience with AA that there are many participants who start drinking and start the process over again. It is the hope that...

I was a civil servant for the federal government. The training was mandatory yearly. One year there were a lot of incidents government wide and the training was expanded. It was not enough to behave, you now had the responsibility to intervene when others misbehaved. For example, you are...

I just read this article and thought it was interesting. I do not have a gas stove but have had one many years ago in another residence. I have a son with asthma. Gas stoves can be hazardous to children'''s lungs All the best, Dennis

I am considering purchasing a 1994 Ford 3415. The price seems right. I will be using it for pulling a rotary cutter, rototiller and to power a PTO generator, approximately 50-100 hours a year. I perform my own maintenance and some repairs however I am not a mechanic. I have looked through the...

I am getting ready to look at a 2007 Mahindra 4530 tractor with 730 hours with an asking price of $7999.. It is 4 wheel drive and geared. It does not have a front loader which is okay since I do not want one. This tractor will be used to mow fields and occasionally run a PTO generator. The...