Re-read what I wrote. I never said all the time. Frankly if you are worried The Man is tracking you when you go grocery shopping than you have a level of paranoia that probably prevents you from carrying ANY electronic device.
However since we know the phones can be located, maybe we can just leave them at home on the odd occasion we need to bang a married woman or import UZIs.
To everyone who is freaking out that this will be a new way to for The Man (or government, employer, spouse, whatever) to track your every movement, I have a radical new idea:
Don't carry the cell phone
This may never have occurred to you, but if you are doing something or going somewhere and do not want to be tracked, you actually have the option of not carrying the cell phone with you. Now I know what you are thinking, but yes, your pants will stay up without the cell phone holster connected to your belt. Try it in the safety of your own home if you do not believe me. And legend has it our ancestors traveled across the country side without cell phones back in the olden days.
Or for a less radical option, just turn it off. If you still do not believe it is really off and could still be tracking you, take the battery out.
Ummm, which you could have likely picked some relevant examples, please explain the relationship between saying fuck and Christianity, or smoking a joint and Christianity.
Nowhere in any Christian doctrine do I find anything about the word fuck. And if you want to know why joints are illegal, go ask DuPont, they are the ones who pushed for (and got) laws criminalizing hemp (and thus pot).
Interestingly, you will find the books in the same condition after the movies that they were before.
I don't know why people do not seem to get this, books as written would simply suck as movies. Do you honestly think you would enjoy a completely word for word, true to the book, 30 hour long LOTR movie? Things have to be changed for pacing, characterization, and time constraints. I know nobody likes to hear this but Tolkien (and Lewis) would simply suck as screenwriters.
I would suggest that Tolkien would certainly suck horribly as a screen writer. Movies and books are two completly different forms of entertainment, and really should be judged separately.
Not just slapping on as much armor as you can and flailing off wildly into the sunset hoping the suit holds up when you (inevitably) crash into the wall, or car, or truck, or bus!
Agreed, but someday it is very likely that I may encounter some gravel, or possibly leaked antifreeze on a slow speed turn. I would prefer that not be fatal as it does not take much of a blow to the head to kill. Even avoiding that, I prefer not to end up having gravel dug out of my ass (or any body part, I'm not particular).
So no, a helmet will probably not save me in the event of a 65mph smash into a minivan that pulled out on front of me. It will probably just turn a lethal head injurt into a lethal neck injury. But it will make a world of difference in a slow speed wreck, which is probably more likely to happen anyway.
Case in point, my first bike was a Ninja 500. I had it for 11 days and 6 miles before a soccer mom in a minivan came up behind me while I was stopped at a stop light. The light went green, I began to proceed into a right turn onto the road, she gunned it to go straight (later claims she "forgot" I was in front of her). I'm knocked down, bike is totaled (bent frame, broken handlebar, scraped fairing, exaust, etc). My head smacks off the pavement, but thanks to the equipment, I didn't get hurt at all. Equipment is no replacement for good sense, but it can sure come in handy when you are put into a situation that good sense wouldn't help (unless you consider not getting on the bike in the first place;) )
Frankly I don't find a well made full face helmet impairs my senses at all, in fact it improves my vision simply because my eyes are better protected and I don't flinch every time a bug embeds itself in my face. (arguably I would eventually get used to that, but no thanks). Even if that bothered me, I would just switch to a half helmet or something.
All that said, I am not an advocate of helmet laws because like you said, the government shouldn't really be forcing me to do something just because it is safer for me. Taking that arguement to its extreme would make quite a few sports and hobbies illegal and that is no good. But for me, I will always wear one for the reasons I have outlined above.
And yes, I have ridden without and I did not find it to be any more liberating, nor did it improve my experience. I guess maybe for me riding is fun enough that I don't notice any difference whether I wear a helmet or not, so I might as well wear one.
The Hurt Report is complete horseshit and has been used over and over again the last 30 years to try and force helmets on riders heads.
You opinion of the Hurt report aside, what is your beef with helmets? Is it the "government shouldn't be telling me what to do" angle or the "helmets don't matter for safety anyway" angle?
If the government and it's citizens want to make a law regarding safe motorcycle use, require all license applicants to take a 6 week motorcycle safety riding/training course as offered by the MSF.
I totally agree, and I'm lucky in that in my state (PA) the MSF course is completly free (paid for by the state, from the $10 they charge for the permit and whatever they charge for license renewals). I've heard that in many states it is hundreds of dollars. A good first step would be offering it for free to everyone.
Personally (and I'm sure this will start an arguement with someone around here) I think it is primarily a factor in the US due to the "Harley Mentality". I mean, HD themselves sents up "beer tents" at their functions. That, and going on a group ride that hits several bars is a tradition.
BTW The Hurt report quoted earlier is now 20 years out of date.
It is but it is all we got until someone does another study.
Good points regarding the latest sports bikes. I personally think it is an ego thing. Heck, even some salesmen will still first time buyers away from anything less than 600-1000cc ("you will out grow it in a week") which is just murder. The 600cc bikes today are WAY more powerful than the 1000cc bikes of a few years ago.
Rarely, I have a pretty good handle on how fast I am going by watching everything go by. That, and I generally travel in traffic so I just ride with the flow of traffic (the safest thing to do).
Actually the most common danger to motorcyclists is alcohol. The majority of bike accidents do not involve cars, read the Hurt Report.
Don't get me wrong, moron cagers are a danger, but this whole 'down a few beers and ride into the sunset' thing my fellow bikers have such a fixation with has to stop.
f, for example the speedometer and engine warning lights were in the HUD then the rider wouldn't have to take her eyes off the road to check them. Think about it for a second.
You would still have to defocus then refocus your eyes. Frankly if it were something I could switch on with a button on the handlebar, maybe I'd consider it. Always on? not a chance. I think something like this that audibly told you the information at the touch of a button would be more useful and safe.
The fighter pilots use it succesfully and damn if they don't have more things in their mind than motorcyclists.
Yes but the vast majority of the things they are worrying about are related to their insturments, not what is going on outside their window (it ain't like top gun, most kills are done out of visual range). Whereas motorcyclist are primarily worried about all the obstacles and bad drivers immediately in front of them.
Sorry, but I have enough to worry about on my bike, here is a short list.
(1) drivers who are conditioned to not notice anything on the road smaller than an excursion, and will pull out in front of me while seemingly staring at me.
(2) Those same drivers making a left turn at a light, not noticing I'm in the oncoming lane
(3) wet leaves
(4) oil, antifreeze, pretty much any liquid
(5) deer (PA, nuff said)
(6) Other bikers. Don't get me wrong, it can be very safe if you just take precautions, unfortunately sometimes it seems like I'm the only one on two wheels who is sober, wearing safety equipment, and not trying for the sound barrier.
(7) People. They won't walk out in front of a car but for some reason will dart out in front of a motorcycle. Mutually assured destruction I guess.
So no thanks, I don't need any more visual distractions. I wouldn't say no to a device that spoke my current speed into my ear at the touch of a button (preferably on the handlebars).
Not as such, but they took the standard, and added attribute information in the form of an epac into the kerberos tickets. All perfectly valid (DCE did it), however microsoft decided to cryptographicly sign the epac in such a way that nobody else can alter, create their own, etc. Making it so that if you want to use microsoft's kerberos tickets with the epac, you have to do so using only microsoft software. Embrace, extend, cripple. No discard yet though.
While true, nothing is stopping the states from (at least trying to) getting together and deciding on a standard format. Even if some things are added on at the end (referendums and such) template for voting should be consistent.
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Re-read what I wrote. I never said all the time. Frankly if you are worried The Man is tracking you when you go grocery shopping than you have a level of paranoia that probably prevents you from carrying ANY electronic device.
However since we know the phones can be located, maybe we can just leave them at home on the odd occasion we need to bang a married woman or import UZIs.
Finkployd
I hope all you insulin addicts out there are listening.
Insulin == cell phones. Wow you have a very firm grasp on reality
"Doctor quickly, he has been without cellular communications for over 24 hours, get this man on 200CCs of blackberry and a steady drip of PalmVII!"
Finkployd
To everyone who is freaking out that this will be a new way to for The Man (or government, employer, spouse, whatever) to track your every movement, I have a radical new idea:
Don't carry the cell phone
This may never have occurred to you, but if you are doing something or going somewhere and do not want to be tracked, you actually have the option of not carrying the cell phone with you. Now I know what you are thinking, but yes, your pants will stay up without the cell phone holster connected to your belt. Try it in the safety of your own home if you do not believe me. And legend has it our ancestors traveled across the country side without cell phones back in the olden days.
Or for a less radical option, just turn it off. If you still do not believe it is really off and could still be tracking you, take the battery out.
Finkployd
Ummm, which you could have likely picked some relevant examples, please explain the relationship between saying fuck and Christianity, or smoking a joint and Christianity.
Nowhere in any Christian doctrine do I find anything about the word fuck. And if you want to know why joints are illegal, go ask DuPont, they are the ones who pushed for (and got) laws criminalizing hemp (and thus pot).
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Interestingly, you will find the books in the same condition after the movies that they were before.
I don't know why people do not seem to get this, books as written would simply suck as movies. Do you honestly think you would enjoy a completely word for word, true to the book, 30 hour long LOTR movie? Things have to be changed for pacing, characterization, and time constraints. I know nobody likes to hear this but Tolkien (and Lewis) would simply suck as screenwriters.
Finkployd
I would suggest that Tolkien would certainly suck horribly as a screen writer. Movies and books are two completly different forms of entertainment, and really should be judged separately.
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Whoops! The pages were stuck.
Ummmm, well......ok
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Not just slapping on as much armor as you can and flailing off wildly into the sunset hoping the suit holds up when you (inevitably) crash into the wall, or car, or truck, or bus!
;) )
Agreed, but someday it is very likely that I may encounter some gravel, or possibly leaked antifreeze on a slow speed turn. I would prefer that not be fatal as it does not take much of a blow to the head to kill. Even avoiding that, I prefer not to end up having gravel dug out of my ass (or any body part, I'm not particular).
So no, a helmet will probably not save me in the event of a 65mph smash into a minivan that pulled out on front of me. It will probably just turn a lethal head injurt into a lethal neck injury. But it will make a world of difference in a slow speed wreck, which is probably more likely to happen anyway.
Case in point, my first bike was a Ninja 500. I had it for 11 days and 6 miles before a soccer mom in a minivan came up behind me while I was stopped at a stop light. The light went green, I began to proceed into a right turn onto the road, she gunned it to go straight (later claims she "forgot" I was in front of her). I'm knocked down, bike is totaled (bent frame, broken handlebar, scraped fairing, exaust, etc). My head smacks off the pavement, but thanks to the equipment, I didn't get hurt at all. Equipment is no replacement for good sense, but it can sure come in handy when you are put into a situation that good sense wouldn't help (unless you consider not getting on the bike in the first place
Frankly I don't find a well made full face helmet impairs my senses at all, in fact it improves my vision simply because my eyes are better protected and I don't flinch every time a bug embeds itself in my face. (arguably I would eventually get used to that, but no thanks). Even if that bothered me, I would just switch to a half helmet or something.
All that said, I am not an advocate of helmet laws because like you said, the government shouldn't really be forcing me to do something just because it is safer for me. Taking that arguement to its extreme would make quite a few sports and hobbies illegal and that is no good. But for me, I will always wear one for the reasons I have outlined above.
And yes, I have ridden without and I did not find it to be any more liberating, nor did it improve my experience. I guess maybe for me riding is fun enough that I don't notice any difference whether I wear a helmet or not, so I might as well wear one.
Finkployd
Unless you're in arizona; and then you're screwed.
:)
Which is true without the above clothing comment
Finkployd
The Hurt Report is complete horseshit and has been used over and over again the last 30 years to try and force helmets on riders heads.
You opinion of the Hurt report aside, what is your beef with helmets? Is it the "government shouldn't be telling me what to do" angle or the "helmets don't matter for safety anyway" angle?
If the government and it's citizens want to make a law regarding safe motorcycle use, require all license applicants to take a 6 week motorcycle safety riding/training course as offered by the MSF.
I totally agree, and I'm lucky in that in my state (PA) the MSF course is completly free (paid for by the state, from the $10 they charge for the permit and whatever they charge for license renewals). I've heard that in many states it is hundreds of dollars. A good first step would be offering it for free to everyone.
Finkployd
Personally (and I'm sure this will start an arguement with someone around here) I think it is primarily a factor in the US due to the "Harley Mentality". I mean, HD themselves sents up "beer tents" at their functions. That, and going on a group ride that hits several bars is a tradition.
Finkployd
BTW The Hurt report quoted earlier is now 20 years out of date.
It is but it is all we got until someone does another study.
Good points regarding the latest sports bikes. I personally think it is an ego thing. Heck, even some salesmen will still first time buyers away from anything less than 600-1000cc ("you will out grow it in a week") which is just murder. The 600cc bikes today are WAY more powerful than the 1000cc bikes of a few years ago.
Finkployd
"Hey, they misspelled perimeter" - Crow T Robot :)
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Rarely, I have a pretty good handle on how fast I am going by watching everything go by. That, and I generally travel in traffic so I just ride with the flow of traffic (the safest thing to do).
Finkployd
Actually the most common danger to motorcyclists is alcohol. The majority of bike accidents do not involve cars, read the Hurt Report.
Don't get me wrong, moron cagers are a danger, but this whole 'down a few beers and ride into the sunset' thing my fellow bikers have such a fixation with has to stop.
Finkployd
f, for example the speedometer and engine warning lights were in the HUD then the rider wouldn't have to take her eyes off the road to check them. Think about it for a second.
You would still have to defocus then refocus your eyes. Frankly if it were something I could switch on with a button on the handlebar, maybe I'd consider it. Always on? not a chance. I think something like this that audibly told you the information at the touch of a button would be more useful and safe.
The fighter pilots use it succesfully and damn if they don't have more things in their mind than motorcyclists.
Yes but the vast majority of the things they are worrying about are related to their insturments, not what is going on outside their window (it ain't like top gun, most kills are done out of visual range). Whereas motorcyclist are primarily worried about all the obstacles and bad drivers immediately in front of them.
Finkployd
I would say more, since (1) GPS speed, in my experience, is very accurate, and (2) because motorcycle speedometers are notoriously inaccurate.
Finkployd
Sorry, but I have enough to worry about on my bike, here is a short list.
(1) drivers who are conditioned to not notice anything on the road smaller than an excursion, and will pull out in front of me while seemingly staring at me.
(2) Those same drivers making a left turn at a light, not noticing I'm in the oncoming lane
(3) wet leaves
(4) oil, antifreeze, pretty much any liquid
(5) deer (PA, nuff said)
(6) Other bikers. Don't get me wrong, it can be very safe if you just take precautions, unfortunately sometimes it seems like I'm the only one on two wheels who is sober, wearing safety equipment, and not trying for the sound barrier.
(7) People. They won't walk out in front of a car but for some reason will dart out in front of a motorcycle. Mutually assured destruction I guess.
So no thanks, I don't need any more visual distractions. I wouldn't say no to a device that spoke my current speed into my ear at the touch of a button (preferably on the handlebars).
Finkployd
Windows 98 is older than one year. (actually it is nearly 6) Redhat 8 and 9 however....
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Word Processing program for Windows
Online Brokerage
Auction Website
Internet Porn
Filesharing App
The Wheel
Sue Open Source for an undisclosed reason
The list just goes on
Sheesh
Finkployd
Jesus spoke in parables correct? Why assume the almighty would do any different?
Not trying to start a fight, just asking a serious question.
Finkployd
Not as such, but they took the standard, and added attribute information in the form of an epac into the kerberos tickets. All perfectly valid (DCE did it), however microsoft decided to cryptographicly sign the epac in such a way that nobody else can alter, create their own, etc. Making it so that if you want to use microsoft's kerberos tickets with the epac, you have to do so using only microsoft software. Embrace, extend, cripple. No discard yet though.
Finkployd
Easy to lay out a complaint, but what is the solution?
Don't let small business ever get beyond a certain size? (to prevent them from becoming 'walmarts")
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I was not advocating a single distribution system, just that each system do cryptographic signature checking by default.
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While true, nothing is stopping the states from (at least trying to) getting together and deciding on a standard format. Even if some things are added on at the end (referendums and such) template for voting should be consistent.
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