The article in Newscientist reads somewhat like a tabloid. In one sentence they say "It might be a different exotic object called a magnetar" and in the very next sentence they write "But ASASSN-15lh is more powerful than magnetars can possibly become". Why not just suggest it is MAGIC.
Cases such as this make me suspicious that perhaps the Prosecutor(s) deliberately bungled the case so as to provide a reason for appeal and overturning of the conviction. They may not have wanted to charge in the first place, but given the likely outcry if they didn't, they decided to mishandle the case so the defense could win an easy appeal.
Hint: Once you get to WikiLeaks via the IP number, bookmark the page and it is saved using the IP number so you no longer have to worry about DNS being down (or locked). This can work for any site once you know the IP number (easily findable) for that site.
I'm afraid you are wrong as to corporations and free speech. Legally (IANAL) corporations ARE people and enjoy pretty much all the same rights as individuals. They also have less of the drawbacks such as possible imprisonment or certain death (eventually). Even if a corp. were to declare bankruptcy, they are most often bought by another corp. and so live on. I contend that a change in the laws to revoke this "personhood" is what is needed to end many of the abuses inflicted by corporations on the public (i.e. REAL people). Check out [http://reclaimdemocracy.org/personhood/].
In another vein, the fact that in many cases governments (and their representatives) are immune from lawsuits is also a problem. Imagine how much excessive police violence would be reduced if the individual officer was liable to a personal lawsuit. How much would toxic pollution be reduced if the corporate officer who ordered it or the bureaucrat who approved it were personally liable.
Hooray! I'm not crazy! For a long time I suspected I may be crazy but it turns out that all those "inner voices" clamoring for attention in my head are just my noisy "Swarm".
I have to admit that this is an example of Canadian "Loonacy". We too have our share of idiots, but just look at the amount of money involved. Less than $50,000. It just goes to show that at least our stupid moves are less dangerous or costly than in many other parts of the world and lets hope it stays that way.
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The article in Newscientist reads somewhat like a tabloid. In one sentence they say "It might be a different exotic object called a magnetar" and in the very next sentence they write "But ASASSN-15lh is more powerful than magnetars can possibly become". Why not just suggest it is MAGIC.
Cases such as this make me suspicious that perhaps the Prosecutor(s) deliberately bungled the case so as to provide a reason for appeal and overturning of the conviction. They may not have wanted to charge in the first place, but given the likely outcry if they didn't, they decided to mishandle the case so the defense could win an easy appeal.
Hint: Once you get to WikiLeaks via the IP number, bookmark the page and it is saved using the IP number so you no longer have to worry about DNS being down (or locked). This can work for any site once you know the IP number (easily findable) for that site.
I'm afraid you are wrong as to corporations and free speech. Legally (IANAL) corporations ARE people and enjoy pretty much all the same rights as individuals. They also have less of the drawbacks such as possible imprisonment or certain death (eventually). Even if a corp. were to declare bankruptcy, they are most often bought by another corp. and so live on. I contend that a change in the laws to revoke this "personhood" is what is needed to end many of the abuses inflicted by corporations on the public (i.e. REAL people). Check out [http://reclaimdemocracy.org/personhood/]. In another vein, the fact that in many cases governments (and their representatives) are immune from lawsuits is also a problem. Imagine how much excessive police violence would be reduced if the individual officer was liable to a personal lawsuit. How much would toxic pollution be reduced if the corporate officer who ordered it or the bureaucrat who approved it were personally liable.
Hooray! I'm not crazy! For a long time I suspected I may be crazy but it turns out that all those "inner voices" clamoring for attention in my head are just my noisy "Swarm".
I have to admit that this is an example of Canadian "Loonacy". We too have our share of idiots, but just look at the amount of money involved. Less than $50,000. It just goes to show that at least our stupid moves are less dangerous or costly than in many other parts of the world and lets hope it stays that way.