As I have commented above, this is only the case when you have a passcode enabled. And your files are not encrypted in backups, either. Plus when your phone is unlocked, any exploit that allows you to leave the sandbox would let you access any encrypted files. This means that if that one company still has the software that breaks the iPhone's passcode by using a USB bruteforce (bypassing the lock screen's security), you're out of luck!
This is only if you have a passcode on the device. Not to mention that you need to encrypt your backups, or they can just pull your iPhone's data right off your iTunes backup.
My MINI does the same thing (checked with data from the OBDII port).
I thought you said you didn't have access to this info? What this guy wants is exactly like an ODBII port for his heart. Most people don't care if their gauge fluctuates some. That's normal. If you care, do like I do and leave a Bluetooth reader hooked up and get the android app torque that let's you pull that up whenever.
Two out of three Of my jobs after graduating have required math. The first job involved video encoding, decoding, and cryptographic signatures. If I didn't have knowledge of advanced math I would have found it almost impossible to understand the algorithms, and to make optimizations that were required.
The second job required linear algebra to do calculations of target positions from a moving aircraft to track up to six moving ground targets. I'd say the math experience is also nice to have just from a problem solving Standpoint.
I posted it in reply to someone else. There is no case law on the matter. The author of the book on Florida gun laws thinks that it is safe to do so, as long as you leave immediately if asked. However, I believe that in a jury trial, the jury would find that the sign was clearly indicating that people concealing firearms are not welcome on the property, and are therefore trespassing. I would tend to agree, even though I do believe that people should be able to own firearms.
In any event, the author of the book recommends that you don't risk being the one that finds out how a judge would rule on the matter. It's just not worth it.
I believe that depends on what state you live in. I know for a fact that it is illegal to lie to police in the state of California. Especially if it hampers an investigation. That's why they tell you not to speak without a lawyer.
That is not true. Florida requires you to retreat. The law states:
Under Florida common law, a person has a duty to retreat, if outside his or her home or place of business, before resorting to deadly force reasonably believed necessary to prevent imminent death or great bodily harm. A person attacked within his or her home by a co-occupant or invitee must also retreat, if possible, within the home, but not from the home, before resorting to deadly force.
See this book for more information. By confronting Treyvon, he started the altercation. You can never, in the state of Florida, use deadly force to resolve any altercation that you start, without first retreating. Had he been on his property, he would have been covered. He was not. He was in his neighborhood, and therefore has no right to do anything without retreating. The guy was a moron who thought he could do whatever he wanted.
As a well trained soldier, he may have realized that discharging his firearm would cause more harm than good. Every situation is different, and must be handled accordingly.
I haven't even touched the mental prep that the police go through to handle potential lethal situations. How many CCW holders go through extensive training? If I was in that theater, had my CCW and had a gun on me... would I stand up to be a hero? Heck no, I'd probably be on the ground hiding. Especially in a surprise attack which is what this sounds like. I imagine most people would react in the same manner.
No, if you had proper gun training, and were an ordinary civilian, you would most certainly not stand up and be a hero. Why? Because you would know how dangerous it is to the others in the area for you to do so. As so many others have mentioned, this was not a good scenario to go shooting off your gun. Remember, as a private citizen, you are legally liable for every bullet that leaves your firearm. If you accidentally injured or killed an innocent bystander, you would likely end up in jail and face severe criminal and civil penalties. Unless you could clearly see and identify the perpetrator, and had a safe line of sight, you are better off seeking cover and concealment.
That is not true. You're misinterpreting his words. The sign strictly forbids you from entering the premises with a weapon. I have the 6th edition of the book, on page 135 (Chapter Seven, Armed Trespass) he says:
While I have found no Florida cases on the subject, there are many instances in which you go into a store, or shopping center -- and they have a sign posted saying "no firearms permitted". The next question you must face is whether you commit a trespass by going in the store. If So, then you've also committed an "armed trespass", which is a third degree felony.
So he's saying right there that while it may not be clearly ruled via case law, it is possible you have committed trespass. The author of the book doesn't think you have, but I believe that most reasonable people will assume that the sign expressly forbids you to enter while possessing a weapon.
So are victims of gun crime in the US more likely to defend themselves? You certainly don't hear much about it. Has any shooting like this been ended by a civilian carrying a gun? Any? Ever? I don't know.
Surely you are trolling. This happens all the time. You could Google it, if you wanted. Here is something from Wikipedia. In fact, the language from the OP is remarkably similar to what you wrote here. Are you trolling multiple forums?
So would you accept that, in this situation at least, better gun control would have saved lives?
Well lets think here... he decided that he wanted to kill a group of innocent people, he had access to tear gas and body armor... hmmm. Yep I think a law that makes it illegal to kill people would have been very important. If only it were illegal to kill people... That law would definitely be more effective than gun control laws, since it would bar people from killing others with more than just firearms.
AC, you are going to get thrown in jail. First of all, it is illegal to carry a concealed firearm in any federal building. You may carry one on Federal property, if your state allows it, but not inside of any building. Secondly, the state of Florida does NOT allow you to disregard those signs. If a building has a conspiciously posted sign barring the concealment of weapons, then it is a felony (minimum 3 year sentence) to conceal a weapon inside that building. It can be a house, a church, an office building, whatever. It does not matter. You have to follow the wishes of the property owner. Failure to do so is tresspass, and since you are armed while committing a trespass, there are stiff penalties.
I highly recommend you read this book about Florida Gun Laws before you conceal a weapon again. And no, I am not in any way affiliated with Amazon or the author.
Just like and armed churchgoer stopped this attack
It wasn't an "armed churchgoer" as you misleadingly state. It was an off-duty police officer, trained in the use of lethal force.
When you start with untrained use of lethal force you get George Zimmerman shooting at Trayvon Martin.
That's actually entirely untrue. George Zimmerman was in violation of Florida's law when he confronted Trayvon Martin. Florida's law allows you to use deadly force to prevent, or stop, a forceable felony. He confronted Treyvon, and started the altercation. He claims that he retreated, and that Trayvon followed him to try and make the stand your ground law applicable.
I don't remember the exact stats off the top of my head, but I do know that less than 10% of all gun crimes committed in Florida are committed by concealed weapons holders. I want to say the number is somewhere around 4%. Either way, a study in Texas found that concealed permit holders were more likely to have a DUI, than to commit any other crime. Here's a quote from Wikipedia:
a 3-year study of Texas crime statistics immediately following passage of CHL legislation found that the most common crime committed by CHL holders that would be grounds for revocation was actually DUI, followed by unlawful carry and then aggravated assault. The same study concluded that Texas CHL holders were always less likely to commit any particular type of crime than the general population, and overall were 13 times less likely to commit any crime.
So there you have it. If the rest of concealed weapon holders are like those in Texas, they are more prone to abiding by the law than other citizens.
Subaru Forester, which is AWD. It has a 4 speed automatic transmission, and (I am not 100% certain at this time) 178HP 4 cylinder boxer engine. I've got a tow package with a maximum towing capacity of 2500 pounds, as well. That is limited by the weight of the car, more than anything else.
I will say that 80% of my driving is typically highway, and I don't usually run my AC, put the car in neutral when coasting, etc. The car gets over 40MPG if I stay under 55mph, and don't stop for traffic lights. I go out of my way to increase mileage. I would have a manual if I could have gotten the car w/ a manual. Unfortunately only the lowest trim package offers manual.
I take exception to your post. Not only is it entirely useless to the OP, its also a waste of bytes. I own an SUV. I average about 28MPG with it. I got it because I could haul 5 people in it for the office carpool, and it holds my hockey bag, my kayak, my bike, and whatever else I want to haul. The seats fold down perfectly flat, and I have used it to haul small couches and other furniture. Would I get better gas mileage with a car? Certainly. Would it seat 5 people as comfortably? Not likely. And I certainly wouldn't have been able to haul all that cargo with a car. Its also a pain to put a hockey bag into the trunk of a car. Just because most people don't need an SUV doesn't mean they can't be suitable modes of transportation.
Actually, I do love when Mexicans speak Spanish to me. I love to practice my Spanish skills. In my experience, the immigrants HATE it when I speak Spanish to them. I have literally been excluded from conversations as someone explains directions to the one English speaker in the group, and I try to have a conversation with them. They act like it is racist for me to assume that they don't speak English, and try and converse in their native tongue. So after that experience, I have asked people politely if they mind talking to me in Spanish. I've had at least a dozen of them say no, and try to talk to me in English. While I admire their desire to practice English, in those cases, it is quite sad that no matter what you do, they seem to take it the wrong way.
Police are required to protect the public, especially in public.
I'm afraid you are mistaken on that one. The police are not required to protect anyone, and you had better not rely on them in a dangerous situation. At least, in the US the Supreme Court says that the police don't have to protect anything! Maybe it is different in other countries.
You must be from the Southeastern United States. Just learn to talk a little faster and you'll increase your reading speed.;-) I kid I kid. I find that my brain can move much faster than I can express myself in words. It is definitely much faster to read than to listen to someone talk. I just wish I could read as fast as the GP.
I went to the family farm, and while there helped my uncle ack off a horse.
Yes, grammar does matter. So does saying what you actually mean to say. Like change the "J" to lower case.
You need to be careful where you stand when you help your uncle Jack off horses. You see, in the moment of excitement, the horse might kick you. So yes, do please be careful!
A friend of mine told me years ago, that when he was living in Florida when the concealed carry law went into affect, there was a sudden decrease in the quantity of violent crime incidents. He then noted that tourists started getting mugged and killed fairly regularly after that. Now, rental car companies don't put their stickers on the bumpers anymore, and I've heard of people getting sideswiped off the roads by gang bangers before they're even off the airport property.
Why? Tourists can't carry guns on planes, and ground travel with a loaded gun gets dicey pretty quickly. Cops don't like people to be able to defend themselves. They start to wonder why they need cops then.
It's quite easy to travel with a firearm. I've done it before. You just can't have it loaded while you are on the plane. You check it in a bag, with a lock only you can open. You keep the ammunition in a box that is separate from the locked box the weapon is in. You declare the firearm at the time you check in to your flight. That's it. You're good to go. In fact, you NEVER lose your bag with a firearm checked. They have extra security, and have to know where that bag is at all times, due to federal laws. You don't have to worry about having things stolen, either, because no one is legally allowed to open that bag, except the owner. Florida's concealed weapons permit is valid in about 36 states, so you can travel by car most places with it.
I live in Florida now, and some 40% of the population has concealed weapons permits. If I recall correctly, less than 2% of all gun-crimes have been committed by concealed weapon permit holders since 1996. That's pretty dang good. Florida requires gun safety courses for all people who get concealed weapons permits. They also have very sane laws about when you have to flea, or can stand and defend yourself. I know everyone is up in arms about the Treyvon Martin thing, but the jackass did (not Treyvon) violate the law. You cannot start an altercation and then use the "Stand Your Ground" defense. If you are doing anything illegal, or you start the confrontation, it is not legal. You have to retreat. That is why Zimmerman claims that he left and that the kid attacked him afterwards. Its the only way the "Stand Your Ground" law could apply.
I don't believe this is the first instance of iOS malware at all. Its the first time they have found it. And they only found it because the app author was stupid. There are probably tons of iOS apps that steal all of your contact info, you just have no way of knowing about it. I am pretty sure such apps have been acknowledged by apple in the past, and subsequently removed from the app store.
I didn't hear that they had retracted those bans, and it looks like there have only been a few cases of people being banned in this instance. I suppose I could dust off my electronic rolodex and talk to some friends who are at Blizz, but their (Blizzard's) actions lately do not instill much confidence in me. Ever since they were bought out, they seem to be a little too concerned about the profit angle, and not enough on the game.
Why would they release a Linux client for WoW when WoW has been probably the best supported program with Wine for the last 5 years? You DO know they made the decision to go with both DirectX and OpenGL graphics paths, when they could have just done the windows only DirectX, right?
I mean, if there were things that didnt work with WoW/Wine, yea maybe they could fix it, but it was flawless, with only occasional patch-day issues. Addons, graphics, everything "just worked".
Complain about the diablo 3 issue, but complaining about WoW's linux support? Seriously?
Wow.. Where were you when they banned people for playing WoW in Wine? They've been doing that for a while now. And As someone else mentioned, the OpenGL support is for MacOS, not for Linux! You wouldn't use DirectX and OpenGL together in a single app.
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As I have commented above, this is only the case when you have a passcode enabled. And your files are not encrypted in backups, either. Plus when your phone is unlocked, any exploit that allows you to leave the sandbox would let you access any encrypted files. This means that if that one company still has the software that breaks the iPhone's passcode by using a USB bruteforce (bypassing the lock screen's security), you're out of luck!
This is only if you have a passcode on the device. Not to mention that you need to encrypt your backups, or they can just pull your iPhone's data right off your iTunes backup.
My MINI does the same thing (checked with data from the OBDII port).
I thought you said you didn't have access to this info? What this guy wants is exactly like an ODBII port for his heart. Most people don't care if their gauge fluctuates some. That's normal. If you care, do like I do and leave a Bluetooth reader hooked up and get the android app torque that let's you pull that up whenever.
Two out of three Of my jobs after graduating have required math. The first job involved video encoding, decoding, and cryptographic signatures. If I didn't have knowledge of advanced math I would have found it almost impossible to understand the algorithms, and to make optimizations that were required.
The second job required linear algebra to do calculations of target positions from a moving aircraft to track up to six moving ground targets. I'd say the math experience is also nice to have just from a problem solving Standpoint.
I posted it in reply to someone else. There is no case law on the matter. The author of the book on Florida gun laws thinks that it is safe to do so, as long as you leave immediately if asked. However, I believe that in a jury trial, the jury would find that the sign was clearly indicating that people concealing firearms are not welcome on the property, and are therefore trespassing. I would tend to agree, even though I do believe that people should be able to own firearms.
In any event, the author of the book recommends that you don't risk being the one that finds out how a judge would rule on the matter. It's just not worth it.
I believe that depends on what state you live in. I know for a fact that it is illegal to lie to police in the state of California. Especially if it hampers an investigation. That's why they tell you not to speak without a lawyer.
That is not true. Florida requires you to retreat. The law states:
See this book for more information. By confronting Treyvon, he started the altercation. You can never, in the state of Florida, use deadly force to resolve any altercation that you start, without first retreating. Had he been on his property, he would have been covered. He was not. He was in his neighborhood, and therefore has no right to do anything without retreating. The guy was a moron who thought he could do whatever he wanted.
As a well trained soldier, he may have realized that discharging his firearm would cause more harm than good. Every situation is different, and must be handled accordingly.
I haven't even touched the mental prep that the police go through to handle potential lethal situations. How many CCW holders go through extensive training? If I was in that theater, had my CCW and had a gun on me... would I stand up to be a hero? Heck no, I'd probably be on the ground hiding. Especially in a surprise attack which is what this sounds like. I imagine most people would react in the same manner.
No, if you had proper gun training, and were an ordinary civilian, you would most certainly not stand up and be a hero. Why? Because you would know how dangerous it is to the others in the area for you to do so. As so many others have mentioned, this was not a good scenario to go shooting off your gun. Remember, as a private citizen, you are legally liable for every bullet that leaves your firearm. If you accidentally injured or killed an innocent bystander, you would likely end up in jail and face severe criminal and civil penalties. Unless you could clearly see and identify the perpetrator, and had a safe line of sight, you are better off seeking cover and concealment.
So he's saying right there that while it may not be clearly ruled via case law, it is possible you have committed trespass. The author of the book doesn't think you have, but I believe that most reasonable people will assume that the sign expressly forbids you to enter while possessing a weapon.
So are victims of gun crime in the US more likely to defend themselves? You certainly don't hear much about it. Has any shooting like this been ended by a civilian carrying a gun? Any? Ever? I don't know.
Surely you are trolling. This happens all the time. You could Google it, if you wanted. Here is something from Wikipedia. In fact, the language from the OP is remarkably similar to what you wrote here. Are you trolling multiple forums?
So would you accept that, in this situation at least, better gun control would have saved lives?
Well lets think here... he decided that he wanted to kill a group of innocent people, he had access to tear gas and body armor... hmmm. Yep I think a law that makes it illegal to kill people would have been very important. If only it were illegal to kill people... That law would definitely be more effective than gun control laws, since it would bar people from killing others with more than just firearms.
AC, you are going to get thrown in jail. First of all, it is illegal to carry a concealed firearm in any federal building. You may carry one on Federal property, if your state allows it, but not inside of any building. Secondly, the state of Florida does NOT allow you to disregard those signs. If a building has a conspiciously posted sign barring the concealment of weapons, then it is a felony (minimum 3 year sentence) to conceal a weapon inside that building. It can be a house, a church, an office building, whatever. It does not matter. You have to follow the wishes of the property owner. Failure to do so is tresspass, and since you are armed while committing a trespass, there are stiff penalties.
I highly recommend you read this book about Florida Gun Laws before you conceal a weapon again. And no, I am not in any way affiliated with Amazon or the author.
Just like and armed churchgoer stopped this attack
It wasn't an "armed churchgoer" as you misleadingly state. It was an off-duty police officer, trained in the use of lethal force.
When you start with untrained use of lethal force you get George Zimmerman shooting at Trayvon Martin.
That's actually entirely untrue. George Zimmerman was in violation of Florida's law when he confronted Trayvon Martin. Florida's law allows you to use deadly force to prevent, or stop, a forceable felony. He confronted Treyvon, and started the altercation. He claims that he retreated, and that Trayvon followed him to try and make the stand your ground law applicable.
I don't remember the exact stats off the top of my head, but I do know that less than 10% of all gun crimes committed in Florida are committed by concealed weapons holders. I want to say the number is somewhere around 4%. Either way, a study in Texas found that concealed permit holders were more likely to have a DUI, than to commit any other crime. Here's a quote from Wikipedia:
So there you have it. If the rest of concealed weapon holders are like those in Texas, they are more prone to abiding by the law than other citizens.
The Forester looks identical to the Ford Escape, the Hyundai Santa Fe, and other crossover SUVs. So in what way is it not an SUV?
Subaru Forester, which is AWD. It has a 4 speed automatic transmission, and (I am not 100% certain at this time) 178HP 4 cylinder boxer engine. I've got a tow package with a maximum towing capacity of 2500 pounds, as well. That is limited by the weight of the car, more than anything else.
I will say that 80% of my driving is typically highway, and I don't usually run my AC, put the car in neutral when coasting, etc. The car gets over 40MPG if I stay under 55mph, and don't stop for traffic lights. I go out of my way to increase mileage. I would have a manual if I could have gotten the car w/ a manual. Unfortunately only the lowest trim package offers manual.
I take exception to your post. Not only is it entirely useless to the OP, its also a waste of bytes. I own an SUV. I average about 28MPG with it. I got it because I could haul 5 people in it for the office carpool, and it holds my hockey bag, my kayak, my bike, and whatever else I want to haul. The seats fold down perfectly flat, and I have used it to haul small couches and other furniture. Would I get better gas mileage with a car? Certainly. Would it seat 5 people as comfortably? Not likely. And I certainly wouldn't have been able to haul all that cargo with a car. Its also a pain to put a hockey bag into the trunk of a car. Just because most people don't need an SUV doesn't mean they can't be suitable modes of transportation.
Actually, I do love when Mexicans speak Spanish to me. I love to practice my Spanish skills. In my experience, the immigrants HATE it when I speak Spanish to them. I have literally been excluded from conversations as someone explains directions to the one English speaker in the group, and I try to have a conversation with them. They act like it is racist for me to assume that they don't speak English, and try and converse in their native tongue. So after that experience, I have asked people politely if they mind talking to me in Spanish. I've had at least a dozen of them say no, and try to talk to me in English. While I admire their desire to practice English, in those cases, it is quite sad that no matter what you do, they seem to take it the wrong way.
Police are required to protect the public, especially in public.
I'm afraid you are mistaken on that one. The police are not required to protect anyone, and you had better not rely on them in a dangerous situation. At least, in the US the Supreme Court says that the police don't have to protect anything! Maybe it is different in other countries.
You must be from the Southeastern United States. Just learn to talk a little faster and you'll increase your reading speed. ;-) I kid I kid. I find that my brain can move much faster than I can express myself in words. It is definitely much faster to read than to listen to someone talk. I just wish I could read as fast as the GP.
I went to the family farm, and while there helped my uncle ack off a horse.
Yes, grammar does matter. So does saying what you actually mean to say. Like change the "J" to lower case.
You need to be careful where you stand when you help your uncle Jack off horses. You see, in the moment of excitement, the horse might kick you. So yes, do please be careful!
A friend of mine told me years ago, that when he was living in Florida when the concealed carry law went into affect, there was a sudden decrease in the quantity of violent crime incidents. He then noted that tourists started getting mugged and killed fairly regularly after that. Now, rental car companies don't put their stickers on the bumpers anymore, and I've heard of people getting sideswiped off the roads by gang bangers before they're even off the airport property. Why? Tourists can't carry guns on planes, and ground travel with a loaded gun gets dicey pretty quickly. Cops don't like people to be able to defend themselves. They start to wonder why they need cops then.
It's quite easy to travel with a firearm. I've done it before. You just can't have it loaded while you are on the plane. You check it in a bag, with a lock only you can open. You keep the ammunition in a box that is separate from the locked box the weapon is in. You declare the firearm at the time you check in to your flight. That's it. You're good to go. In fact, you NEVER lose your bag with a firearm checked. They have extra security, and have to know where that bag is at all times, due to federal laws. You don't have to worry about having things stolen, either, because no one is legally allowed to open that bag, except the owner. Florida's concealed weapons permit is valid in about 36 states, so you can travel by car most places with it.
I live in Florida now, and some 40% of the population has concealed weapons permits. If I recall correctly, less than 2% of all gun-crimes have been committed by concealed weapon permit holders since 1996. That's pretty dang good. Florida requires gun safety courses for all people who get concealed weapons permits. They also have very sane laws about when you have to flea, or can stand and defend yourself. I know everyone is up in arms about the Treyvon Martin thing, but the jackass did (not Treyvon) violate the law. You cannot start an altercation and then use the "Stand Your Ground" defense. If you are doing anything illegal, or you start the confrontation, it is not legal. You have to retreat. That is why Zimmerman claims that he left and that the kid attacked him afterwards. Its the only way the "Stand Your Ground" law could apply.
I don't believe this is the first instance of iOS malware at all. Its the first time they have found it. And they only found it because the app author was stupid. There are probably tons of iOS apps that steal all of your contact info, you just have no way of knowing about it. I am pretty sure such apps have been acknowledged by apple in the past, and subsequently removed from the app store.
I didn't hear that they had retracted those bans, and it looks like there have only been a few cases of people being banned in this instance. I suppose I could dust off my electronic rolodex and talk to some friends who are at Blizz, but their (Blizzard's) actions lately do not instill much confidence in me. Ever since they were bought out, they seem to be a little too concerned about the profit angle, and not enough on the game.
Why would they release a Linux client for WoW when WoW has been probably the best supported program with Wine for the last 5 years? You DO know they made the decision to go with both DirectX and OpenGL graphics paths, when they could have just done the windows only DirectX, right?
I mean, if there were things that didnt work with WoW/Wine, yea maybe they could fix it, but it was flawless, with only occasional patch-day issues. Addons, graphics, everything "just worked".
Complain about the diablo 3 issue, but complaining about WoW's linux support? Seriously?
Wow.. Where were you when they banned people for playing WoW in Wine? They've been doing that for a while now. And As someone else mentioned, the OpenGL support is for MacOS, not for Linux! You wouldn't use DirectX and OpenGL together in a single app.