If the FBI director is claiming to be so staunchly against something, I'm quite apt to be pleased and support this.
But let's not forget that encryption hasn't stopped government surveillance as seen in the various leaks over the past year. This is likely double-speak and for all we know, the FBI and other agencies could already have the keys needed to override the encryption. Google, Microsoft, Apple, et al have proven already that their customer's privacy, whether from the government or another third-party, is something they happily ill lie about all the while saying "we had to do it--they made us!"
It is a shame that anyone should half to endure such tragedy.
However, I find it incredibly honorable and reassuring to know that at least somewhere in the world, there is a massive group of intelligent, open-minded, and decent people who will not let their government step on them so easily.
We Americans could certainly learn from you Indians, and I don't mean that in a tech or web sense.;)
Yeah, except how many Americans would actually switch to another platform knowing that the government is actively monitoring or working on censoring it?
Oh, wait... NEXT TO NONE.
Facebook is the new crack and almost EVERYBODY IS HOOKED. Make any changes and the sheep will just keep chuggin' along, like the media, their "representatives," and everyone else they know does. Most Americans truly are sheep, looking to the great nanny state to tell them what to do next (and no, just because we can sit here and bitch on/. doesn't mean that half of what we say or think actually applies in this new world created by "our" "representatives").
I have celiac's and I can't have dairy, corn, most meats, and I know PLENTY of other people who have seen ADDITIONAL food intolerances crop up over the years.
I think raising funding for it is a great idea. There are so many people out there who have no clue that, just as you said, grains really aren't good for any of us.
Believe it or not, some of us actually prefer the feel, texture, and overall appearance of a BOOK. eBooks are nice and all but even when they're printed, they're no where near the same.
I will admit: seeing all these Bargain Book stores around Ann Arbor and Lansing, MI selling Borders property for $.25 a piece really has quadrupled my book collection. I may die before I ever get a chance to read all of them.:)
I'm guessing that the massive drop in profit is because there's less terrorists flying now. Looks like the cancer machines have worked! Thank you, TSA. Thank you for protecting the children and saving the rest of us from the freedom loathing "terrists."
Why do we have to be forced to endure an OS that you have to restart multiple times a day?
Apparently unlike you, I don't have time nor the patience to sit and wait on a system that has to be restarted multiple times a day to make certain that everything is running A-OK.....
Since you seem to be so knowledgeable about what is going here, please, enlighten me as well as the other "slashbots" because honestly, I don't see why this is a criminal matter (except for the obvious reason that this law should clearly be a CIVIL law and NOT a criminal law).
First off, I wanted to mention that the 1000 is off by two zeroes.
It should read 100,000.
Secondly, for those of you who have not provided anything constructive, I give to you the one-fingered salute.
It's amazing how much crap and how many assholes exist on this forum. All I wanted was some CONSTRUCTIVE advice and it seems like the majority of what I got was a bunch of bickering and a load of insults.
Bleh...
But to those who have actually posted some useful comments...I THANK YOU.:) Your insight has been helpful and for the most part, confirmed what I had planned already.
Generally, you are correct. There was one time for me where this did not hold true.
I guess with the fluctuation of the American Dollar, Nintendo is scaling back on their sales of software in the U.S. I was going to pre-order Wii Fit but just as you, I didn't imagine how quickly the game would sell out and for how long.
It ended up being a full year before I was able to pick-up the game on the shelves. Every once in a while it would appear on Amazon or Wal-mart.com but there were others with their eyes out and always swiping it up before me.
I guess that now when there's a game that I *REALLY want, I may just end up pre-ordering it because there's no telling whether or not the company releasing it will create an artificial shortage as we have all seen Nintendo do.
Slashdot Mirror
If the FBI director is claiming to be so staunchly against something, I'm quite apt to be pleased and support this.
But let's not forget that encryption hasn't stopped government surveillance as seen in the various leaks over the past year. This is likely double-speak and for all we know, the FBI and other agencies could already have the keys needed to override the encryption. Google, Microsoft, Apple, et al have proven already that their customer's privacy, whether from the government or another third-party, is something they happily ill lie about all the while saying "we had to do it--they made us!"
Don't you remember? When the government cuts taxes for corporations, they (the corporations) create teh jobz!!
They're just going to take the one they have and put gold curtain rods & blue carpet in it.
(South Park)
All of this is a stark reminder of what Circuit City did to "prevent" their bankruptcy and eventual closing at the end of 2008.
Can someone enlighten me as to why they are only willing to try and why this would take more than a year...or any time at all?
It is a shame that anyone should half to endure such tragedy.
;)
However, I find it incredibly honorable and reassuring to know that at least somewhere in the world, there is a massive group of intelligent, open-minded, and decent people who will not let their government step on them so easily.
We Americans could certainly learn from you Indians, and I don't mean that in a tech or web sense.
Yeah, except how many Americans would actually switch to another platform knowing that the government is actively monitoring or working on censoring it?
/. doesn't mean that half of what we say or think actually applies in this new world created by "our" "representatives").
Oh, wait... NEXT TO NONE.
Facebook is the new crack and almost EVERYBODY IS HOOKED. Make any changes and the sheep will just keep chuggin' along, like the media, their "representatives," and everyone else they know does. Most Americans truly are sheep, looking to the great nanny state to tell them what to do next (and no, just because we can sit here and bitch on
Remember... this is Slashdot. We don't read the article, even when it's on Youtube! ;)
From the description of the video, the soundtrack is:
Noisia - Seven Stitches
Mist - Smart Systems
Not to take away from the discussion of the fakeness that is... but does anyone know what musical tracks were used in this videos?
I tend to be a drum & bass junkie long before a nerd (though, in some parts, it seems that bassheads are always the nerds).
I must say... what a Christmas. Linux AND celiac's? I think I just might explode from geeky overload...or maybe I'm just having a gluten attack.
As simple as not eating grains?
I have celiac's and I can't have dairy, corn, most meats, and I know PLENTY of other people who have seen ADDITIONAL food intolerances crop up over the years.
I think raising funding for it is a great idea. There are so many people out there who have no clue that, just as you said, grains really aren't good for any of us.
Believe it or not, some of us actually prefer the feel, texture, and overall appearance of a BOOK. eBooks are nice and all but even when they're printed, they're no where near the same.
:)
I will admit: seeing all these Bargain Book stores around Ann Arbor and Lansing, MI selling Borders property for $.25 a piece really has quadrupled my book collection. I may die before I ever get a chance to read all of them.
His logo looks stoned................man.
There was a rush to buy these things? Yiiiiiiiikes.
I'm guessing that the massive drop in profit is because there's less terrorists flying now. Looks like the cancer machines have worked! Thank you, TSA. Thank you for protecting the children and saving the rest of us from the freedom loathing "terrists."
With Social Democrat schemes in Germany, grid powers you! .....?
Better send our freedom fighters to make sure. The War of Terrorism must be one at all costs!
Macross Plus.
Why do we have to be forced to endure an OS that you have to restart multiple times a day?
Apparently unlike you, I don't have time nor the patience to sit and wait on a system that has to be restarted multiple times a day to make certain that everything is running A-OK.....
Already, Mr. Coward, sir...
Since you seem to be so knowledgeable about what is going here, please, enlighten me as well as the other "slashbots" because honestly, I don't see why this is a criminal matter (except for the obvious reason that this law should clearly be a CIVIL law and NOT a criminal law).
:)
I wish I had some mod points I could use here.
You made the previous drivel just a bit lighter.
I thank you, sir.
First off, I wanted to mention that the 1000 is off by two zeroes. It should read 100,000. Secondly, for those of you who have not provided anything constructive, I give to you the one-fingered salute. It's amazing how much crap and how many assholes exist on this forum. All I wanted was some CONSTRUCTIVE advice and it seems like the majority of what I got was a bunch of bickering and a load of insults. Bleh... But to those who have actually posted some useful comments...I THANK YOU. :) Your insight has been helpful and for the most part, confirmed what I had planned already.
Generally, you are correct. There was one time for me where this did not hold true. I guess with the fluctuation of the American Dollar, Nintendo is scaling back on their sales of software in the U.S. I was going to pre-order Wii Fit but just as you, I didn't imagine how quickly the game would sell out and for how long. It ended up being a full year before I was able to pick-up the game on the shelves. Every once in a while it would appear on Amazon or Wal-mart.com but there were others with their eyes out and always swiping it up before me. I guess that now when there's a game that I *REALLY want, I may just end up pre-ordering it because there's no telling whether or not the company releasing it will create an artificial shortage as we have all seen Nintendo do.
Oh... And women NEED men now? ;)
It was for kitty pr0n!