The real problem of the "Real Id Act" isn't that its a national ID card. It is a standardization for all states. However, what it could become is frightening.
Its that there isn't a clear limit of what states can put on the card. There isn't necessarily a database per card, but thats up to states to decide. And it is a major stepping stone to a national ID card.
And yes, that is a problem for ID theft, and it is a problem for a police state. It would be so simple to say "Where is your card? I'm sorry.. you don't have it? Please step out of the car, ma'am, you're under arrest for suspected terrorism."
Honestly, its that easy.
Oh yeah, and yes Social Security numbers are tied to the card. Not listed ON card, but directly linked.
Well, while I don't have the time to explain the complex equations, dark matter is simply the substance that makes up the Flying Spaghetti Monster's two delicious meat balls. Praise His Noodliness. And don't worry, Pastafarians have flimsy moral standards. FSM doesn't care if you have sex- evidence? Heaven has a Beer Volcano and Stripper Factories..
The Zune isn't much bigger than the iPod 30gb. Its.8 ounces heavier,.2 inch longer, and.1 inch deeper. Honestly I doubt you'd notice a difference. Gimme a break.
Its got a larger screen- same resolution, so its not as digitally grainy. You have a problem with that? Plus the screen can be vertical or horizontal . When's the last time I've seen an iPod do that? Never
The Zune has the same battery life as the iPod .
"When you turn the wireless off, Zune has up to 14 hours of battery life when listening to music, and up to approximately 4 hours for video or pictures." - http://www.zunescene.com/zune-battery-life/
And you'd be surprised about the color brown. No, I probably wouldn't pick a brown player, but it is an earthtone, and there are people who like earthy colors. Its yet one more option- I don't see iPod offering a third color at all for its 30gb model.
So, thats my humble opinion explained. Oh yeah, and yes- I hate Apple products. Waste of plastic and wiring.
Have any of you checked prices? You'll be paying the same amount of money for the Zune as you will the Apple 30gb. The Zune, imho, will already be a better device than the crApple iPod to begin with, and its at a competitive price.
In any case, with or without the tax, you can bet Microsoft would have the same price (BestBuy has CL, iPod and Zune (all 30gb) for the same price: $250). So by including the tax, they're losing profit, not you. You'd still be paying the same amount for a 30gb mp3 player, so it doesn't even affect you. Why are you complaining?
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I like how this important scientific information came from a site which is also featuring an article about "hot stinky plant sex" - http://environment.newscientist.com/article/dn12739-ancient-plant-has-hot-stinky-sex.html
In the name of FSM, if these guys were real pirates, we wouldn't have global warming issues.....
The real problem of the "Real Id Act" isn't that its a national ID card. It is a standardization for all states. However, what it could become is frightening.
Its that there isn't a clear limit of what states can put on the card. There isn't necessarily a database per card, but thats up to states to decide. And it is a major stepping stone to a national ID card.
And yes, that is a problem for ID theft, and it is a problem for a police state. It would be so simple to say "Where is your card? I'm sorry.. you don't have it? Please step out of the car, ma'am, you're under arrest for suspected terrorism."
Honestly, its that easy.
Oh yeah, and yes Social Security numbers are tied to the card. Not listed ON card, but directly linked.
When I clicked the link I thought it said "Wii Government". I got excited and thought Nintendo bought a country... :-/
Yay for buckyballs!
Cops abusing their power reminds me of one thing.
Cartman.
"I am an officer of the law! Respect mah authoritay!"
PETA and the ALF are terrorist cells :-x
Well, while I don't have the time to explain the complex equations, dark matter is simply the substance that makes up the Flying Spaghetti Monster's two delicious meat balls. Praise His Noodliness. And don't worry, Pastafarians have flimsy moral standards. FSM doesn't care if you have sex- evidence? Heaven has a Beer Volcano and Stripper Factories..
Indeed. May FSM bless this unknown preacher of His Noodliness.
No kidding.
.8 ounces heavier, .2 inch longer, and .1 inch deeper. Honestly I doubt you'd notice a difference. Gimme a break.
The Zune isn't much bigger than the iPod 30gb. Its
Its got a larger screen- same resolution, so its not as digitally grainy. You have a problem with that? Plus the screen can be vertical or horizontal . When's the last time I've seen an iPod do that? Never
The Zune has the same battery life as the iPod . "When you turn the wireless off, Zune has up to 14 hours of battery life when listening to music, and up to approximately 4 hours for video or pictures." - http://www.zunescene.com/zune-battery-life/
And you'd be surprised about the color brown. No, I probably wouldn't pick a brown player, but it is an earthtone, and there are people who like earthy colors. Its yet one more option- I don't see iPod offering a third color at all for its 30gb model.
So, thats my humble opinion explained. Oh yeah, and yes- I hate Apple products. Waste of plastic and wiring.
Have any of you checked prices? You'll be paying the same amount of money for the Zune as you will the Apple 30gb. The Zune, imho, will already be a better device than the crApple iPod to begin with, and its at a competitive price.
In any case, with or without the tax, you can bet Microsoft would have the same price (BestBuy has CL, iPod and Zune (all 30gb) for the same price: $250). So by including the tax, they're losing profit, not you. You'd still be paying the same amount for a 30gb mp3 player, so it doesn't even affect you. Why are you complaining?