"Some shoplifters 'tag-team' which means shop seperately, using seperate grocery carts. One of them is the 'nest-builder,' the other is the pickup man. If done properly, this tactic is very hard to detect.
The term 'nest' is security slang for a collection of items to be picked up and shoplifted later.
A person and their buddy agree in advance where the nest will be planted. Sometimes they put it in an aisle not easily observed which contains bulky, rarely-shoplifted merchandise (pet food, paper goods, etc.) They move through the store putting items in the cart, including small valuable items.
They steer to the pre-arranged site and build their nest. They hide it from casual shoppers by placing an article from that aisle's stock in front of the nest.
Ten minutes later, the person who didn't put an easily shoplifted item has attracted no attention to himself. He pockets the contents of the nest and leaves.The nest-building technique has been used by one person later. When a person routinely pays more than one visit a day to my store, I get suspicious.
If a person has been spoted, they could dump the loot. Most stores won't prosecute anyone who doesn't actually carry the merchandise out of the store. Merely concealing or moving merchandise inside the store may legally constitute shoplifting, but prosecution is unlikely if the evidence is ditched."
This is what Andrew said.
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
Inclination
"The normal inclination is to draw a thick horrzontal line from one of the bar code to the other. It won't work. The lines that make up the bar code are taller than they need to be. If a person draws a horizontal line across them, perpendicular to the individual lines, one has simply changed one tall bar code into short ones, which can still be read.
Instead, some people make a broad, black vertical mark, parallel to other lines, but much heavier. The line needs to be near the center of the code, and broad enough to cover several bars. This is because most bar codes contain redundant information, to permit the bar code reader to double-check its reading. Several lines need to be completely obscured to do the trick. And don't forget that white spaces between lines are also read by the scanner; obscure at least one.
Now, the food container cannot be read by the scanner, and the cashier will be forced out of her normal zombie mode and actually read the label. A person knows how it's done. A person could the same sort of writing utensil, a similar handwriting style, and a discount for out-of-date or damaged merchandise. Each department will have its own style. Some people will not use the butcher's style to mark down the geren eyes.
For it to be effective, it's esential that the person not be seen doing this. Most stores won't arrest a person for it, since it's not a clear-cut case of lareceny. However, the person is likely to be challenged and at least, embarrassed. A person may be photographed and barred form returning to the store."
This is what Andrew said.
Instead, some people make a broad, black vertical mark, parallel to other lines, but much heavier. The line needs to be near the center of the code, and broad enough to cover several bars. This is because most bar codes contain redundant information, to permit the bar code reader to double-check its reading. Several lines need to be completely obscured to do the trick. And don't forget that white spaces between lines are also read by the scanner; obscure at least one.
Now, the food container cannot be read by the scanner, and the cashier will be forced out of her normal zombie mode and actually read the label. A person knows how it's done. A person could the same sort of writing utensil, a similar handwriting style, and a discount for out-of-date or damaged merchandise. Each department will have its own style. Some people will not use the butcher's style to mark down the geren eyes.
For it to be effective, it's esential that the person not be seen doing this. Most stores won't arrest a person for it, since it's not a clear-cut case of lareceny. However, the person is likely to be challenged and at least, embarrassed. A person may be photographed and barred form returning to the store."
This is what Andrew said.
Creativity
" Is it legal to have sexy daydreams about Star Trek's Captain Kirk and share them in writing with others? Can a company appropriate a folk tradition and then claim it as private property?...This chapter explains the strange anomalies that occur when copyright and trademark law become so dominant that ordinary 'people's culture' the everyday creativity and sharing that occur in human communities, becomes stigmatized or illegal.>>
For most of human history, the human imagination has been unfettered. Creativity has arisen and flowed among people, and within communities, without anyone claiming stories, song, or images as private property. The idea of anyone owning whaling songs, folk stores, or quilting patterns would strike the people of the eighteen and nineteenth centuries as absurd, or at least antisocial. Indeed, such communal ownership and sharing was and is part of the beauty of folk music, fairy tales, ethnic dances, handicrafts and native traditions. They flourish on their own, without money, contracts, lawyers, stories or advertising."
This is what David said.
For most of human history, the human imagination has been unfettered. Creativity has arisen and flowed among people, and within communities, without anyone claiming stories, song, or images as private property. The idea of anyone owning whaling songs, folk stores, or quilting patterns would strike the people of the eighteen and nineteenth centuries as absurd, or at least antisocial. Indeed, such communal ownership and sharing was and is part of the beauty of folk music, fairy tales, ethnic dances, handicrafts and native traditions. They flourish on their own, without money, contracts, lawyers, stories or advertising."
This is what David said.
Monday, February 4, 2008
Many
"In many instances, Secret Service agents will ride on running boards built into the presidential limousine...This is partly to screen him and partly to give agents a rest from jogging alongside...
The follow-up car serves two other functions: It's a back up in case the presidentialvehicle breaks down, and it carries heavy weapons in case they're needed. While the U.S. President's Secret Service agents are certainly high-profile bodyguards as a deterrent, they have to maintain a certain decorum and avoid giving the impression of being thugs. They all carry handguns, usually in belt holsters,and as we saw in the tape of the Reagan incident, at least carries a submachine gun in a briefcase....We can assume that the Secret Service follows the principle of being ready for any contingency, and also stocks the follow-up car with tear gas and masks, in order to cope with a riot."
The follow-up car serves two other functions: It's a back up in case the presidentialvehicle breaks down, and it carries heavy weapons in case they're needed. While the U.S. President's Secret Service agents are certainly high-profile bodyguards as a deterrent, they have to maintain a certain decorum and avoid giving the impression of being thugs. They all carry handguns, usually in belt holsters,and as we saw in the tape of the Reagan incident, at least carries a submachine gun in a briefcase....We can assume that the Secret Service follows the principle of being ready for any contingency, and also stocks the follow-up car with tear gas and masks, in order to cope with a riot."
Sunday, January 13, 2008
Word
One applicant sunk himself at the outset because he made a smart remark to the receptionist, not stopping to think she might reportit o her boss. You'll need more armament for various preemployment interviewsand for psychological tests you may required to take.
"A word of caution, which is worth repeating several times because it'sso important:
Do not reveal derogatory information during an interview or a test. Even if you're applying for a job that is exempt from the Employee Polygraph Protection Act of 1988 and you're obliged to take the test, don't let the machine intimidateyou. Deny, deny, deny! Don't ever hang your dirty laundry in plain view. Let the employer discover it for himself. Many people don't ever hang your dirty laundry in plain sight. Let the employer discover it for himself. Many peopledon't understand this. They feel that absolute honesty is always the best policy,and they pay for this naive attitude dearly.
It's surprising what people will reveal about themselves, both in interviewsand in pencil-and-paper honesty' tests...Felons, for example, have admitted that they have conviction records. One applicant, responding to the test question, 'When did you last smoke marijuana?' replied "An hour ago.'
Before you say to yourself, 'Who'd be so stupid as to admit something the employer can't find out anyway?' Remember how naive many people are. Damaging admissions aren't uncommon. When one Fiesta store opened recently, half theapplicants tested admitted on paper that they had smoked marijuana.
At the same time, use common sense. Don't try to appear perfect, because the employer won't buy it. Admit minor faults, such as parking tickets and moving violations, because the employers admits this. Do not, however, admit anything serious, such as illegal drug use, having committed a felony, strange sexual habits,or a hostile and cynical attitude toward employers."
This is what Tony said.
"A word of caution, which is worth repeating several times because it'sso important:
Do not reveal derogatory information during an interview or a test. Even if you're applying for a job that is exempt from the Employee Polygraph Protection Act of 1988 and you're obliged to take the test, don't let the machine intimidateyou. Deny, deny, deny! Don't ever hang your dirty laundry in plain view. Let the employer discover it for himself. Many people don't ever hang your dirty laundry in plain sight. Let the employer discover it for himself. Many peopledon't understand this. They feel that absolute honesty is always the best policy,and they pay for this naive attitude dearly.
It's surprising what people will reveal about themselves, both in interviewsand in pencil-and-paper honesty' tests...Felons, for example, have admitted that they have conviction records. One applicant, responding to the test question, 'When did you last smoke marijuana?' replied "An hour ago.'
Before you say to yourself, 'Who'd be so stupid as to admit something the employer can't find out anyway?' Remember how naive many people are. Damaging admissions aren't uncommon. When one Fiesta store opened recently, half theapplicants tested admitted on paper that they had smoked marijuana.
At the same time, use common sense. Don't try to appear perfect, because the employer won't buy it. Admit minor faults, such as parking tickets and moving violations, because the employers admits this. Do not, however, admit anything serious, such as illegal drug use, having committed a felony, strange sexual habits,or a hostile and cynical attitude toward employers."
This is what Tony said.
Tuesday, August 28, 2007
Wednesday, June 27, 2007
Prisoners
"All new construction should be on rock, rocky ground, or on a concrete slab.This prevents inmates from burrowing tunnels. A high wall surrounds every fortress prison. The wall is steel-reinforced concrete,and at least 30 feet high. A good design feature is to have the top of the wall rounded, to prevent anyone from walking on it, and to deny purchase for improvised grappling hooks. Guard towers control access on each side of the wall. Spacing between towers is 50 to100 yards, but access to each tower must be from outside the yard. This allows officers to relieve each other at shift change without passing through the yard." This is what Tony said about prisons.
"The practical fact is that docile inmates are less troublesome than unruly ones. A program of preventative treatment helps keep inmates quiet...Some inmates are unresponsive to normal custodial practice and behavior modifcation. Some are self-destructive, while others seek to prove to the officers that they can't be 'broken.'....One female inmate, for example, was incorrigbly defiant, and responded to being locked up by throwing the contents of her toilet at officers. When officers put a plastic shield on her cell to stop this, she tore the toilet out of the wall and flooded the floor. When officers handcuffed her to the bars, she excreted upon herself."
This is wat Tony said.
"The practical fact is that docile inmates are less troublesome than unruly ones. A program of preventative treatment helps keep inmates quiet...Some inmates are unresponsive to normal custodial practice and behavior modifcation. Some are self-destructive, while others seek to prove to the officers that they can't be 'broken.'....One female inmate, for example, was incorrigbly defiant, and responded to being locked up by throwing the contents of her toilet at officers. When officers put a plastic shield on her cell to stop this, she tore the toilet out of the wall and flooded the floor. When officers handcuffed her to the bars, she excreted upon herself."
This is wat Tony said.
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