It tastes worse because they try and make it healthier and more accessible to people with dietary restrictions as a result of religion and/or hypochondria. McDonald's fries used to be fried in beef tallow but vegans protested and now they taste like crap. Almost all other fried foods used to be fried in lard, even Taco Bell refried beans and tortillas used to be made with lard. Burgers used to be made with regular ground beef and grilled fresh on the spot, now they are pre-made patties, refrigerated, and flash-grilled in ~42 seconds. Chicken Nuggets used to be made with dark meat, now it's all white meat, and more.
And you believe that's because of some health craze? They do it because it's cheaper. Much cheaper..Period.
The point of the "fake package" ploy is to identify those likely to steal. By publicizing it, they make it less effective at catching dishonest drivers.
By publicizing it, they get the deterrent even if they don't actually plant the fake packages.
They can't collect or use that money until they actually win the decision in court
EU will collect interest on it during the appeal period.
The EU will never own more than 0/10 of that money - how they hell do you think they can collect interest on it? Oh wait, there's your problem: thinking. Stop doing that, you always come up with something stupid. Always.
If what Apple did was so simple and obvious, why did nobody do it before them?
There were two driving factors to answer your question.
First, the cost of implementing those features would make the device too expensive for their target audience. Apple's R&D was negotiating better pricing.
So the success of Apple is only due to the fact that every other company has the deal making abilities of Donald Trump?
Even ignoring the fact that the US link doesn't have your US number anywhere (you'll have to go to the Census to find that)
It's right there in the first figure.
Nope, it says 12.3% right there. You are not making any points.
you are comparing two different definitions of poverty
Quite right. As I pointed out later, according to the US definition of poverty, about 40% of UK citizens live in poverty.
And if you use the UK standard "starting in the 1930s, relative poverty rates have consistently exceeded those of other wealthy nations." So the US loses as do you - oh BTW: Trump is poor.
Even ignoring the fact that the US link doesn't have your US number anywhere (you'l have to go to the Census to find that) - you are comparing two different definitions of poverty.
If they didn't care about his health: no different if he had listend to them. Gee, your straw man needs a doctor. But don't ask me, ask a doctor who actually cares about their patients.
People who have a lot of power, people who own newspapers, politicians who rely on those people and other people at that level, are quite concerned about the Internet. The Internet is designed to facilitate the free flow of information. That means "curated" information, packaged with approved, "correct" messages (designed to make people more pliant and easier to govern) is harder to project onto the masses.
Ahh, yes. And that's why they don't want Google to grab their curated information and give it away for free without doing anything themselves. I can see why you think that is evil - by why doesn't the formerly not evil company collect the "free" information themselves and just gives it to the public? I mean those evil newspapers can do it without relying on other evil newspapers, why can't Google?
What you need
A iPhone Xs or iPhone Xs Max with an update to iOS 12 coming later this year A QR code or a carrier app from a wireless carrier that supports eSIM*
To use two different carriers, your iPhone must be unlocked. Otherwise, both plans must be from the same carrier. If a CDMA carrier provides your first SIM, your second SIM won't support CDMA. Contact your carrier for more information.
Cars seem like they have it figured out. You have model year, make and mfg. The rest of the options matter only on resale, insurance or maintenance.
I may buy a 2019 Honda Soulless Touring Elite, and I'm paying a bit because I'm buying the very latest model with the latest features, but after I buy it, it's just my Soulless.
Cough. Honda Civic. Sedan, Coupe, or Hatchback? LX, LX-P, EX-T, EX-L, or Touring?
A few years ago, the rant was against Android fragmentation. There was just one iPhone, one resolution. Well now that THAT is no longer the case, Apple has tossed it all to the wind and gone to name fragmentation... Can't wait for the iPhone Xs Max SE Plus Rose Gold Special Edition!
Oh look, its LynnwoodRooster, the smartiest pant on Slashdot. Tell me how many Galaxy S III there are. Not all Samsung Galaxy phones, just versions of the S III. Heck, not even the S III mini, just the S III.
While the length isn't good compared to prior iPhone branding, it's the last three syllables being a real tongue twister that's a problem, 'x' is close in pronunciation to 's',
Only if you have a severe speech impediment is "ten" close in pronunciation to 's'.
...to the Samsung Galaxy S II Epic Touch? That is an actual phone name.
Actually the name is either "Samsung Galaxy S II Epic Touch 4G" or "Samsung Galaxy S II Epic 4G Touch" depending on who you ask. Unless you ask a provider, then the name of the provider in parentheses will be put behind either.
Galaxy = brand name denoting Samsung's phones
Note = large form factor with a pen
9 = model number; newer than 8, older than 10
Wrong. Galaxy = the Milky Way
Note = no te (te = the virtue or power inherent in a person or thing existing in harmony with the Tao)
9 = NINE = Nine Inch Nail Extreme So actually a totally mumbo-jumbo name that includes the admittance the device isn't in harmony with the Tao (IOW sucks).
So are you saying that it shouldn't be a crime for foreign organizations to interfere with elections?
No. I am saying that since there are already laws against anyone interfering with elections, there doesn't need to be a Executive Order by the president to bypass that process of law and just kick out people he doesn't like.
Sounds exactly like the laws in various autocratic countries targeted at "foreign" NGOs protesting human rights violations or decisions by "the great infallible leader",
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It tastes worse because they try and make it healthier and more accessible to people with dietary restrictions as a result of religion and/or hypochondria. McDonald's fries used to be fried in beef tallow but vegans protested and now they taste like crap. Almost all other fried foods used to be fried in lard, even Taco Bell refried beans and tortillas used to be made with lard. Burgers used to be made with regular ground beef and grilled fresh on the spot, now they are pre-made patties, refrigerated, and flash-grilled in ~42 seconds. Chicken Nuggets used to be made with dark meat, now it's all white meat, and more.
And you believe that's because of some health craze? They do it because it's cheaper. Much cheaper..Period.
The point of the "fake package" ploy is to identify those likely to steal. By publicizing it, they make it less effective at catching dishonest drivers.
By publicizing it, they get the deterrent even if they don't actually plant the fake packages.
the governments over there had been accepting Apple as paying it's taxes for over a decade
Not so, this is about back taxes.
"Apple Owes $14.5 Billion in Back Taxes to Ireland, E.U. Says" - your source proves his point in the fucking headline.
They can't collect or use that money until they actually win the decision in court
EU will collect interest on it during the appeal period.
The EU will never own more than 0/10 of that money - how they hell do you think they can collect interest on it? Oh wait, there's your problem: thinking. Stop doing that, you always come up with something stupid. Always.
Isn't soldering CPUs evil?
Isn't it nice that Islamic countries use Israeli software to spy on their extremists?
If what Apple did was so simple and obvious, why did nobody do it before them?
There were two driving factors to answer your question. First, the cost of implementing those features would make the device too expensive for their target audience. Apple's R&D was negotiating better pricing.
So the success of Apple is only due to the fact that every other company has the deal making abilities of Donald Trump?
Most of Apple's other product designs were stolen, some from Braun products from the 60s.
https://www.cultofmac.com/188753/the-braun-products-that-inspired-apples-iconic-designs-gallery/
Funny how the Braun designer sides with Apple, ehh? https://www.telegraph.co.uk/te... -- https://www.fastcompany.com/30...
Especially against Samsung http://www.idownloadblog.com/2...
It's right there in the first figure.
Nope, it says 12.3% right there. You are not making any points.
you are comparing two different definitions of poverty
Quite right. As I pointed out later, according to the US definition of poverty, about 40% of UK citizens live in poverty.
And if you use the UK standard "starting in the 1930s, relative poverty rates have consistently exceeded those of other wealthy nations." So the US loses as do you - oh BTW: Trump is poor.
In 2016, 21.6% (13.4 million) of Brits lived in poverty by UK standards, whereas only 12.7% of Americans did in 2016.
Even ignoring the fact that the US link doesn't have your US number anywhere (you'l have to go to the Census to find that) - you are comparing two different definitions of poverty.
How did ignoring the doctors work out for Steve?
If they didn't care about his health: no different if he had listend to them. Gee, your straw man needs a doctor. But don't ask me, ask a doctor who actually cares about their patients.
Be wary of doctors making a diagnosis based on very little information.
People who have a lot of power, people who own newspapers, politicians who rely on those people and other people at that level, are quite concerned about the Internet. The Internet is designed to facilitate the free flow of information. That means "curated" information, packaged with approved, "correct" messages (designed to make people more pliant and easier to govern) is harder to project onto the masses.
Ahh, yes. And that's why they don't want Google to grab their curated information and give it away for free without doing anything themselves. I can see why you think that is evil - by why doesn't the formerly not evil company collect the "free" information themselves and just gives it to the public? I mean those evil newspapers can do it without relying on other evil newspapers, why can't Google?
Do I need a fucking laptop to do that?
No. https://support.apple.com/en-u...
What you need
A iPhone Xs or iPhone Xs Max with an update to iOS 12 coming later this year
A QR code or a carrier app from a wireless carrier that supports eSIM*
To use two different carriers, your iPhone must be unlocked. Otherwise, both plans must be from the same carrier. If a CDMA carrier provides your first SIM, your second SIM won't support CDMA. Contact your carrier for more information.
So I'm still unclear. Are you saying its better to pronounce it "iPhone tennis max" rather than "iPhone excess max?"
You are supposed to get your dentures fixed, Mr. President.
Cars seem like they have it figured out. You have model year, make and mfg. The rest of the options matter only on resale, insurance or maintenance.
I may buy a 2019 Honda Soulless Touring Elite, and I'm paying a bit because I'm buying the very latest model with the latest features, but after I buy it, it's just my Soulless.
Cough. Honda Civic. Sedan, Coupe, or Hatchback? LX, LX-P, EX-T, EX-L, or Touring?
Yes, but "Galaxy Note 9" doesn't have the same ring as "Samsung Galaxy ASS 9".
FTFY.
Only if you have a severe speech impediment is "ten" close in pronunciation to 's'.
So instead of the iPhone Excess, we have the iPhone Tennis?
Oh my god, that is so much worse than the Samsung Galaxy ass series.
A few years ago, the rant was against Android fragmentation. There was just one iPhone, one resolution. Well now that THAT is no longer the case, Apple has tossed it all to the wind and gone to name fragmentation... Can't wait for the iPhone Xs Max SE Plus Rose Gold Special Edition!
Oh look, its LynnwoodRooster, the smartiest pant on Slashdot. Tell me how many Galaxy S III there are. Not all Samsung Galaxy phones, just versions of the S III. Heck, not even the S III mini, just the S III.
While the length isn't good compared to prior iPhone branding, it's the last three syllables being a real tongue twister that's a problem, 'x' is close in pronunciation to 's',
Only if you have a severe speech impediment is "ten" close in pronunciation to 's'.
...to the Samsung Galaxy S II Epic Touch? That is an actual phone name.
Actually the name is either "Samsung Galaxy S II Epic Touch 4G" or "Samsung Galaxy S II Epic 4G Touch" depending on who you ask. Unless you ask a provider, then the name of the provider in parentheses will be put behind either.
Galaxy = brand name denoting Samsung's phones Note = large form factor with a pen 9 = model number; newer than 8, older than 10
Wrong.
Galaxy = the Milky Way
Note = no te (te = the virtue or power inherent in a person or thing existing in harmony with the Tao)
9 = NINE = Nine Inch Nail Extreme
So actually a totally mumbo-jumbo name that includes the admittance the device isn't in harmony with the Tao (IOW sucks).
It's how shitty the name is.
Says the guy who has such a shitty name he won't tell us.
So are you saying that it shouldn't be a crime for foreign organizations to interfere with elections?
No. I am saying that since there are already laws against anyone interfering with elections, there doesn't need to be a Executive Order by the president to bypass that process of law and just kick out people he doesn't like.
Sounds exactly like the laws in various autocratic countries targeted at "foreign" NGOs protesting human rights violations or decisions by "the great infallible leader",