I would hardly call the current Labour government "socialist" [striking] is not the way to make policy in Britain and as far as I am concerned it never will be. This comment sounds pretty similar to Thatcher's response to the minor's strike, but this came direct from Blair's mouth on the fuel tax picketing.
Well, I can get to see a doctor as soon as I want for free. Its the actual operation I have to wait for (dependent on necessity)...
Of course, if I have the money (or health insurance - which is routinely provided by employers) I don't need to wait at all.
As for all the innovations that the US has provided to medicine - I can't think of one. Okay, I'm not a medic, but all the biggies: Antibiotics, MRI, even Viagra were invented in Europe...
Interestingly, if you say 'no' to a TV Licencing people then they will just send you a summons to go to court, to appear before a judge who can fine you upto £4000 and may even imprison you
It's normally pretty obvious who is watching TV illegally anyway. Subtract all households that have licenses from all households and bingo! (Assuming everyone owns a TV, VCR, tuner, which is pretty much accurate).
Its unlikely MI5 would take any interest in looking at packets from foreign countries to foreign countries. Although, its theoretically possible, its outside MI5's remit (although its arguable whether this would matter)
Although, if the "TV police" turn up on your doorstep, they aren't allowed access to your house. All they can do is ask "Have you got a TV?" and you say "no".
Interestingly, but OT, the only people that can enter your house in the UK, without search warrant, are Railtrack employees. (Railtrack is the company that runs British, err, rail track).
Unfortunately, the current Labour government has such a large majority that it is out of touch with popular opinion.
I don't think anti-RIP feeling will ever get the popular backing that the anti-fuel tax movement has and the government continues to ignore that (more people drive than surf.)
I can't believe this government is remotely interested in the opinions of the voters, until of course a couple of weeks before the General Elections, when massive tax cuts will be on the table (for a month or two).
I think the Cray 2 wins the prize for the most effort required in cooling a commercially available system
The entire system was filled with fluorinert, which was pumped around the processor boards to cool them. The fluorinert got so hot it needed to be cooled by water, which was done in an external heat-exchanger. The water was then cooled by air, pumped into yet another heat-exchanger. The air was often cooled by separate air-con systems.
Quite often, the installation cost more than the machine itself!
It unlikely we'll see any change to libel laws in the UK in the near future.
What is more likely is that we'll see a similar change in use of language that the media undertook after a number of libel challenges.
The trick is to avoid explicit statements like: Person x is y and use I believe person x is y or It is my personal opinion that x is y. Similarly Company x did y becomes Company x allegedly did y or It has been alleged that....
The above changes to semantics convert statement of fact to personal belief (which is non-libellous), or (the second group) deflect responsibility for the statement.
This sounds more like a description of what the tabloids believe the UK population to be. Its the tabloid newspapers that engineer public beliefs and then use populist rhetoric to maintain public support. See they're racist campaign against asylum seekers as an example.
In reality, the silent majority respect entrepreneurs and those with business acumen. They would like to see a '1st ammendment' style law in the UK. etc. etc.
Despite being a majority, this group has no lobby vehicle, so gets no concessions from the government. The angry, right-wing majority, have the gigantic 'The Sun' paper to fight their battles.
The UK's entire 'attitude problem' comes from Rupert Murdoch, via 'The Sun' and the technologically stillborn Sky TV.
Except for the fact that the police would have absolutely no evidence to suggest that it's encrypted data.
Don't forget, the CPS needs to prove beyond reasonable doubt that its encrypted and not just junk. They can't lock you up based on something that the police claim.
Europe does have as many problems as the US. I'm not arguing otherwise. I just wish certain people would accept that Europe has as much a solid democracy as the US.
High tax rates and restrictions on free speech do not make a free society
Higher tax rates, for the free social security framework. Not sure about the free speech restrictions, though - I believe I can say what I want.
FOR CRYING OUT LOUD YOU CAN'T EVEN BUY A MODEM UNLESS IT HAS GOVERNMENT APPROVAL
In the same way any electronic equipment in the US has to pass FCC/Government approval
I'm always amazed by American attempts to preach civil liberties to Europeans.
Here in the UK we prefer closed circuit TV systems to guns. CCTV cameras won't blow your head off, if they're acivated by mistake.
You only need be worried about them if you've broken the law. (Wrongful arrest is an unusal thing in the UK because the police do their job and are accountable for their decisions).
Without the gun culture and a racist/right wing establishment, Europe is a much freer and 'civil' place to live. American freedom seems to be the freedom to do what YOU want, no matter what detrimental effect it has on society as a whole. Although socialism is just as crap, the concept of making a few sacrafices to help the majority is one America should begin to learn.
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I would hardly call the current Labour government "socialist"
[striking] is not the way to make policy in Britain and as far as I am concerned it never will be. This comment sounds pretty similar to Thatcher's response to the minor's strike, but this came direct from Blair's mouth on the fuel tax picketing.
CH4 is also a majority stated owned non-profit making organisation - just privately financed.
I'd suggest it depends on the board of directors and the organisation's mission statement.
Just need a RoboPosh to go with it...
This is like watching kids arguing in the playground.
Come on people, we're better than this. The US is our closest ally. They've got their problems, so have we.
Lets stop this pissing contest.
http://www.compsoc.man.ac.uk/~jason/ - cool Manchester Uni's compsoc is still going then...
Well, I can get to see a doctor as soon as I want for free. Its the actual operation I have to wait for (dependent on necessity)...
Of course, if I have the money (or health insurance - which is routinely provided by employers) I don't need to wait at all.
As for all the innovations that the US has provided to medicine - I can't think of one. Okay, I'm not a medic, but all the biggies: Antibiotics, MRI, even Viagra were invented in Europe...
Interestingly, if you say 'no' to a TV Licencing people then they will just send you a summons to go to court, to appear before a judge who can fine you upto £4000 and may even imprison you
It's normally pretty obvious who is watching TV illegally anyway. Subtract all households that have licenses from all households and bingo! (Assuming everyone owns a TV, VCR, tuner, which is pretty much accurate).
Its unlikely MI5 would take any interest in looking at packets from foreign countries to foreign countries. Although, its theoretically possible, its outside MI5's remit (although its arguable whether this would matter)
Are you forgetting MI-6? Or MI-7? (for bond fans).
Lots of life in the Mission Impossible franchise yet...
Or even a big stick. You can be arrested for carrying a cricket bat (seriously). Not sure if anyone ever has been, though.
Although, if the "TV police" turn up on your doorstep, they aren't allowed access to your house. All they can do is ask "Have you got a TV?" and you say "no".
Interestingly, but OT, the only people that can enter your house in the UK, without search warrant, are Railtrack employees. (Railtrack is the company that runs British, err, rail track).
Unfortunately, the current Labour government has such a large majority that it is out of touch with popular opinion.
I don't think anti-RIP feeling will ever get the popular backing that the anti-fuel tax movement has and the government continues to ignore that (more people drive than surf.)
I can't believe this government is remotely interested in the opinions of the voters, until of course a couple of weeks before the General Elections, when massive tax cuts will be on the table (for a month or two).
Fusion don't work yet.
Ya see that big fiery orb in the sky?
I think the Cray 2 wins the prize for the most effort required in cooling a commercially available system
The entire system was filled with fluorinert, which was pumped around the processor boards to cool them. The fluorinert got so hot it needed to be cooled by water, which was done in an external heat-exchanger. The water was then cooled by air, pumped into yet another heat-exchanger. The air was often cooled by separate air-con systems.
Quite often, the installation cost more than the machine itself!
- Low Taxes
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It would appear, with our current choice of political party, you can only have one...It unlikely we'll see any change to libel laws in the UK in the near future.
What is more likely is that we'll see a similar change in use of language that the media undertook after a number of libel challenges.
The trick is to avoid explicit statements like: Person x is y and use I believe person x is y or It is my personal opinion that x is y. Similarly Company x did y becomes Company x allegedly did y or It has been alleged that....
The above changes to semantics convert statement of fact to personal belief (which is non-libellous), or (the second group) deflect responsibility for the statement.
This sounds more like a description of what the tabloids believe the UK population to be. Its the tabloid newspapers that engineer public beliefs and then use populist rhetoric to maintain public support. See they're racist campaign against asylum seekers as an example.
In reality, the silent majority respect entrepreneurs and those with business acumen. They would like to see a '1st ammendment' style law in the UK. etc. etc.
Despite being a majority, this group has no lobby vehicle, so gets no concessions from the government. The angry, right-wing majority, have the gigantic 'The Sun' paper to fight their battles.
The UK's entire 'attitude problem' comes from Rupert Murdoch, via 'The Sun' and the technologically stillborn Sky TV.
Except for the fact that the police would have absolutely no evidence to suggest that it's encrypted data.
Don't forget, the CPS needs to prove beyond reasonable doubt that its encrypted and not just junk. They can't lock you up based on something that the police claim.
arbitrary interference
It wouldn't be arbitrary if a warrant was supplied.
He wouldn't be allowed into the UK because he has a criminal conviction for which he served more than 1 year.
Most European countries operate a similar policy, so he'd have a great deal of difficulty.
Of course, if he really wanted to enter the UK, he could always take up boxing...
I just get riled by the anti-[anyhing foreign] rhetoric that flies around hear.
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High tax rates and restrictions on free speech do not make a free society
Higher tax rates, for the free social security framework. Not sure about the free speech restrictions, though - I believe I can say what I want.
FOR CRYING OUT LOUD YOU CAN'T EVEN BUY A MODEM UNLESS IT HAS GOVERNMENT APPROVAL
In the same way any electronic equipment in the US has to pass FCC/Government approval
I'm always amazed by American attempts to preach civil liberties to Europeans.
Here in the UK we prefer closed circuit TV systems
to guns. CCTV cameras won't blow your head off, if they're acivated by mistake.
You only need be worried about them if you've broken the law. (Wrongful arrest is an unusal thing in the UK because the police do their job and are accountable for their decisions).
Without the gun culture and a racist/right wing establishment, Europe is a much freer and 'civil' place to live. American freedom seems to be the freedom to do what YOU want, no matter what detrimental effect it has on society as a whole. Although socialism is just as crap, the concept of making a few sacrafices to help the majority is one America should begin to learn.