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By Greta Wodele National Journal's Technology Daily June 14, 2004
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    You're absolutely correct US. But who said anything about contractors? There are some very talented folks working for the Navy that would love to get their hands on a project like this if given the chance. I have no doubt they'd make us proud.

    Oh, as far as the Christmas card verses the pink slip is concerned. Right again on the odds of getting a pink slip. Especially if my director had his way. But with all I've seen and done in my 35 and 55 plus years of service, it's all down hill from here. Know what I mean?

    Art Doss Posted June 18, 2004 10:54 AM
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    Sorry Mr. Doss, but if we were in fact to follow your suggestions, we would end up with contractors who supersede the cost of the contract by several million dollars, while producing little that is useful [recall TSB contractor fiasco].

    In the end, they will likely claim that they are not responsible for anything [CACI not responsible for prisoner abuse, but they'll take the money], and ask, "What's a few million dollars in overcharges among friends? [Hello Halliburton].

    Oh, as for your Christmas card? It will likely be a pink slip instead.

    GovExec.com reader Posted June 17, 2004 11:14 AM
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    Here's a freebie for ya guys. Don't ignore medical technology. Thermal digital imaging, body mass index, a powerful laptop tied in to a probability scale indexed to let's say bone struture or density. Ya with me so far? Now set up a predetermined backdrop or background as a control or constant to move your suspects through. Actually different, overlapping constants might be a good idea.

    Get yourself a good design engineer and at least three or four good, open minded, "hands on" technicians. Give them the basic idea above and get out of their way. It may not be pretty. But, it just might work. If it doesn't it'll still lead to to a more refined system that will. However, if any of this does work out I'll expect a Christmas card.

    Art Doss Posted June 15, 2004 11:21 PM

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