Do you thus think that downloading high-bitrate MP3's should be illegal? What about ogg vorbis files? What if I download high-quality files but listen to them on a cruddy stereo? Agreed that you can't use MP3's for much- other than listening to them. Which is pretty much all the functionality they're intended to have. I also agree that everyone would like to get whatever they want for free, but I don't follow your logic. Additionally, I think a careful reading of these cases reveals that the charges are for uploading files, not downloading them. I hope this doesn't affect your happiness.
More like he would have had to run out and buy CDs for all the people who downloaded the mp3s from him. Probably still less than $625k. Still not quite what they mean though.
how about ripping the head off saber tooth tigers?
Not an advantage if they have to consume 1.2 saber tooth tigers to get the energy to find, catch, and manually decapitate the next one. Instead of carrying around 50 lbs of muscle all the time, they can carry 5 lbs of spear when they need it.
a little man in Germany fifty years ago did something very similar
You're posting from 1987? And not claiming first post?
Since you have 22 years to think about it, please elaborate on how signing people up for drivers licenses and passports is similar to burning and looting their property, murdering them in the streets, and then rounding up the rest and sending them to concentration camps? I don't think that's what the Israeli government plans. If you don't like biometric databases that's fine, but at least add something intelligent to the discussion.
It's surprising that people from countries that either support terrorism or have terrorists running all over them* get selected for more screening? Why would the TSA pass up such a great chance to increase their illusion of security? I'm actually surprised there's not a few more on the list. Otoh, it probably is easier for many of the 'bad guys' to legitimately obtain these passports as that's the country they're from.
* Not sure why Cuba is on the list, except that the U.S. government seems to like to stick it to them every chance they get. IIRC Cuban hijackers usually want to get TO the U.S., and wouldn't be going through TSA checkpoints.
Also include the additional cooling costs, probably not offset by any reduced heating costs as it's in Arizona. The article mentions wear costs on the computers.
But also note that most of the computers are probably older (school district), and would not have frequency throttling available, so the difference in power usage is less than for a new pc.
Maybe you and she should both look at the web page for the Holocaust Memorial Museum then. A large section of the site has information about the current situation in Africa, including Rwandan genocide, and things happening in the Congo and Sudan. Go be informed, instead of making uninformed sweeping generalizations.
That didn't work out real well when Stalin tried it......
Maybe we'll wait for spring then. Or decide to blame a third party in a warmer climate instead, that hasn't been done before. Or, considering the budget deficit, maybe we'll just send somebody to Ikea to talk tough, dent a few shopping carts, and then buy a bookcase.
only requires material input of raw mice and lasagna
sounds like some developers I know...
Every flying vertebrate known to science turned forelimbs into wings and flap them. Is it the most efficient way to fly?
Don't forget the invertebrates- 6+ legs and wings, across many more species than birds. Wouldn't it be interesting if the next Boeing design
is based on the flying cockroach?
No, the next update should just remove all Chinese characters, from every version of Windows. Finally an update that won't check for pirated versions....
some character known as the Banana Boy is planning to distribute "annotated" copies of that book in college campuses
Maybe some people don't believe in evolution because it hasn't happened to them yet? If I seem some one who looks like a neanderthal tossing
around poop and copies of a book they dont' understand, I'll steer clear of them. (I would also keep away from someone with just the poop.)
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At least it's finally safe from crackers and script kiddies. Until it's up again, that is.
Not sure if they have a plan for afterwards and can get secondary uses out of it.
They should have set it on a path to impact something (moon, asteroid, deathstar,...) in 11+ months.
First we need to hear the side of the border guards
Well, we heard Watts' side on Slashdot. Who wants to volunteer to check out the border guards story on MySpace?
I think 2010 will be the year of the Great Pet War...
Will Michael Vick be involved in any way?
unfortunately, they may know lama, so they'll certainly kick your ass after knocking out cern with a tibetan white crane style kick
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lama_(martial_art)
Of course they were wearing Cowboy boots made by Tony Lama while kicking ass (No, I don't own any.)
Do you thus think that downloading high-bitrate MP3's should be illegal? What about ogg vorbis files? What if I download high-quality files but listen to them on a cruddy stereo? Agreed that you can't use MP3's for much- other than listening to them. Which is pretty much all the functionality they're intended to have. I also agree that everyone would like to get whatever they want for free, but I don't follow your logic. Additionally, I think a careful reading of these cases reveals that the charges are for uploading files, not downloading them. I hope this doesn't affect your happiness.
More like he would have had to run out and buy CDs for all the people who downloaded the mp3s from him. Probably still less than $625k. Still not quite what they mean though.
Start running your credit card up... You can't take it with you!
.. and if you've been good, those debt collectors can't follow you!
(note- I think it would be great if the carts did have some ability to help there, use your imagination as to how.)
how about ripping the head off saber tooth tigers?
Not an advantage if they have to consume 1.2 saber tooth tigers to get the energy to find, catch, and manually decapitate the next one. Instead of carrying around 50 lbs of muscle all the time, they can carry 5 lbs of spear when they need it.
Or shave his beard.
Not as sure about this, as it would destroy a small but thriving ecosystem without any benefit.
a little man in Germany fifty years ago did something very similar
You're posting from 1987? And not claiming first post?
Since you have 22 years to think about it, please elaborate on how signing people up for drivers licenses and passports is similar to burning and looting their property, murdering them in the streets, and then rounding up the rest and sending them to concentration camps? I don't think that's what the Israeli government plans. If you don't like biometric databases that's fine, but at least add something intelligent to the discussion.
* Not sure why Cuba is on the list, except that the U.S. government seems to like to stick it to them every chance they get. IIRC Cuban hijackers usually want to get TO the U.S., and wouldn't be going through TSA checkpoints.
It's also a scanner. Donate it to a school, maybe they need a scanner but don't care about printing (at least from this device).
You forgot the ".. for idiots".
Also include the additional cooling costs, probably not offset by any reduced heating costs as it's in Arizona. The article mentions wear costs on the computers. But also note that most of the computers are probably older (school district), and would not have frequency throttling available, so the difference in power usage is less than for a new pc.
Maybe you and she should both look at the web page for the Holocaust Memorial Museum then. A large section of the site has information about the current situation in Africa, including Rwandan genocide, and things happening in the Congo and Sudan. Go be informed, instead of making uninformed sweeping generalizations.
That didn't work out real well when Stalin tried it......
Maybe we'll wait for spring then. Or decide to blame a third party in a warmer climate instead, that hasn't been done before. Or, considering the budget deficit, maybe we'll just send somebody to Ikea to talk tough, dent a few shopping carts, and then buy a bookcase.
my vacuum cleaner might have sub-standard chips in it?
No, the summary clearly states that the chips are not up to the standard for subs.
Would that be a type of WMD? (Weapons of Mouse Destruction/Digestion, take your pick)
only requires material input of raw mice and lasagna
sounds like some developers I know...
Every flying vertebrate known to science turned forelimbs into wings and flap them. Is it the most efficient way to fly?
Don't forget the invertebrates- 6+ legs and wings, across many more species than birds. Wouldn't it be interesting if the next Boeing design is based on the flying cockroach?
Beware the blue cheese, used for...
Blue Sauce of Death!
You must be confusing this with the next Presidential election race?
No, the next update should just remove all Chinese characters, from every version of Windows. Finally an update that won't check for pirated versions....
some character known as the Banana Boy is planning to distribute "annotated" copies of that book in college campuses
Maybe some people don't believe in evolution because it hasn't happened to them yet? If I seem some one who looks like a neanderthal tossing around poop and copies of a book they dont' understand, I'll steer clear of them. (I would also keep away from someone with just the poop.)