Never heard of PaleMoon until your post so thanks for the tip. Have installed it and trying it out now. Not sure what you mean by FF29 UI shenanigans, I actually prefer the FF29 UI.
It's worse than that, because relationships are built on trust. When I grew up, my parents let me out, and I did bad things, but I learnt from those experiences and now considered myself a valued member of society. I knew that I was being trusted to make the right choices (even though I didn't most of the time), but by going down the path of failure making mistakes I learnt more than I could ever from reading a text book. I'm wondering if kids never have that chance to make mistakes then their development will suffer, as will the whole of society's around them. This new era of surveillance is creating an environment where developing minds don't have the freedom to experiment and fail. Which is one of the most important steps in development.
Big Data seems to have taken centre stage lately, but are there any cases where it has been shown to produce results? By that I mean, there is a metric shit tonne of money being thrown around and what are we getting in return? If Google targeted ads or TSA watchlists are anything to go I'd say it's a dismal failure. Is there any analysis that shows the rewards of big data are not meeting the risk (ie dismantling the intrinsic built-in trust of a civilised society and the govts we elect to serve us)?
What's wrong with that? I've found Facebook quite valuable for keeping in touch with friends and family around the world I don't see every day. However lately I seem to be inundated with the same old feed of celeb gossip, pictures of food and babies. I really don't want to keep seeing that same drivel so should have that choice. Facebook is not the world. I'm not suppressing political or idealogical debate, simply the brain-dead crap that pollutes the rest of the Internet.
The problem with that logic is that those people, like me, over time gradually learn more and more features, and ask others for tips and help, and look online for support etc. And when they do, all the pros are using Photoshop. So there's more to it than just features v features, all that soft stuff like incumbency and existing user base are real advantages that like insurance, most people are willing to pay for (even if your insurance company is an evil empire that never pays any claims).
Is it possible to make a low cost electric car? By that I mean, how much cost is in the car and how much in the batteries/charger/motor? The Nissan Leaf is an electric version of a Corolla for twice the price, so not really viable. But the Tesla S is the same as other Euro luxury cars for the same price. So it would seem that the luxury segment is the only space and electric car can compete on price (at least for the next few years).
$65k is Audi A4/BMW 3 money in my neck of the woods. I would gladly pay that today if I could get one. If Tesla were as good at distribution as car and battery design they'd probably be in the black already.
Rubbish. Any large city CBD will be teaming with pedestrians who ignore the rules. Same pretty much goes for the rest of your post. In my experience most road issues can be solved by being alert and patient, whatever mode of transport you use. These new rules seem to promote this by helping separate them from the angry mobs, so can only be a good thing.
I can only assume you don't travel much. I lived there for 15 years and I travel a fair bit. I can assure you based on my experience, whatever little drama you think is important is horse piss compared to the shit that is going on everywhere else. NZ might not be perfect, but it's about as fair a place as you get in this world.
The isn't black and white, and there'll always be someone trying to rort the system for personal gain. But I much prefer an NZ govt level of corruption than a US one...
And a safe for the key? And a safe for the key safe key? and...
I'm sure I've heard of at least one case of the child finding the key and stealing their parents gun to murder someone with it. Sure they may not happen to you, but it has happened.
I don't have the stats but I seem to recall hearing plenty of stories of cops being shot with their own guns. Or maybe these aren't the pros you're talking about?
Always? I can think of at least one case when you don't want it work. When an assailant has taken it from you and is threatening to kill you or your loved ones. From what I've read, this happens enough to warrant the invention of such technology.
im all for individual freedom, not being told what I can and cant do. If you dont like it, get a constitutional convention together,
I'm sure the irony of your statement is lost on you. I don't like being told what to do either, so why not go the whole hog and ignore that silly piece of paper too? Really what you are saying is you don't like being told what to do, unless what you are being told agrees with your current world view then everyone should listen and follow the rules. George W Bush was right. The Constitution is only a piece of paper...
Have we ever seen a real world case of a well regulated armed militia? I know it sounds good in theory, especially in a pre-19th century colonial world, but I can't ever imagine this scenario ever playing out successfully in a 21st century modern democracy. Maybe this 'need' for a militia capability is a little overstated these days?
But not every rule needs a license right? Pedestrians don't need licenses yet they have certain rules and etiquette they should follow on the road.
It's perfectly fine to have new rules for cyclists, without needing a license or registration or any other crap I hear come from angry drivers. Cyclists change the rules to suit because the current rules aren't a good fit. Doesn't it then follow that if that is the case, some new rules are the logical solution?
Facebook, Google and Microsoft have opposed it because it the GCSB is getting in on their game. I used to live in NZ. Despite the Kim Dotcom saga, the govt there is still to be less feared than the American Big Data industry. If you ever get the chance to see the locally produced Cops show 'Motorway Patrol', you will see the usual fears of govt and law enforcement don't apply in this place. I believe NZ is currently rated the least corrupt country on Earth.
Not true, not most of the time anyway. A lone cyclist on an empty piece of road can easily be passed by faster traffic, it is the cyclist stuck amongst the group that is more difficult to pass. I drive quite a lot too (currently doing about 800km/week), I come across a lot of cyclists and very rarely have issues passing them. There is the odd case where traffic might get held up for 10 seconds, but that is really worth losing your shit and maiming someone over? I'd much prefer a few more cyclists on the road than a few more cars...
How about instead of a 3rd set of rules for the road, cyclists just pick one and fucking stick to it?
You're implying that there's only 2 sets of existing road rules. As a multiple license holder I assure you it's quite normal and reasonable to have different rules for different classes of vehicles. I have 4 different classes of license, all with different rules.
Perhaps instead of getting all angry you should accept that the current rules aren't working (by the simple fact that you are clearly already all angry about cyclists in relation to the current rule set), therefore the only logical conclusion is for some changes to be implemented?
I RTFA but didn't see anywhere where it suggested riders should be able "blast through" red lights without looking. Your attitude is specifically what causes most of this type of grief in the first place. Most riders also own cars and walk too, so trying to turn this into an us vs them argument just makes you look stupid. The fact that you got modded insightful just goes to show and many idiots there are out there, regardless of what mode of transport they choose.
Traffic is not homogenous, it travels in waves. I ride a motorcycle (amonsgt others), and by lane splitting through stopped traffic, then gunning it at the green it allows me to sit in an empty space of road inbetween the waves of ignorant drivers drinking their coffees, putting on makeup, and texting on their phones while driving. By riding in the gaps and not amongst the hordes it is safer for me, so I imagine the "Idaho Stop" allows cyclist something similar.
Maybe where you live. Where I live I require very little in the way climate control. It's amazing what you can achieve with a well-designed house in a temperate climate zone. I average about 12kwh/day to run my house, so would be quite feasible to charge a Tesla overnight on off-peak electricity, then run my house and transport from that during the day. The next level would be to have a swappable battery pack with PV array charging the one at home, this making off-grid power a reality for a good chunk of the population.
I'm no expert on the subject, but my recollection was the original peak oil was based on the fact that the US used it's own supply, which was identified as about to hit a supply/demand peak. So there was a "peak oil" moment in the 60's/70's until the middle eastern suppliers filled the gap. Then in the 90's another "peak oil" moment occurred because it was identified that global demand trends would soon outstrip global supply. Again technology and market prices allowed for new methods to relieve the supply and now we have a new peak oil moment because now we believe we've run out of options to get event he hard to get reserves.
So calling it a hoax, is not entirely accurate. Oil is a finite resource, so at some point supply will actually peak. And when it does it will bring death to millions of people. So the sooner we come up with a solution to this impending problem, the better off we'll all be.
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Never heard of PaleMoon until your post so thanks for the tip. Have installed it and trying it out now. Not sure what you mean by FF29 UI shenanigans, I actually prefer the FF29 UI.
Anyone who gets their political opinions from Facebook deserves to be blocked.
It's worse than that, because relationships are built on trust. When I grew up, my parents let me out, and I did bad things, but I learnt from those experiences and now considered myself a valued member of society. I knew that I was being trusted to make the right choices (even though I didn't most of the time), but by going down the path of failure making mistakes I learnt more than I could ever from reading a text book. I'm wondering if kids never have that chance to make mistakes then their development will suffer, as will the whole of society's around them. This new era of surveillance is creating an environment where developing minds don't have the freedom to experiment and fail. Which is one of the most important steps in development.
Big Data seems to have taken centre stage lately, but are there any cases where it has been shown to produce results? By that I mean, there is a metric shit tonne of money being thrown around and what are we getting in return? If Google targeted ads or TSA watchlists are anything to go I'd say it's a dismal failure. Is there any analysis that shows the rewards of big data are not meeting the risk (ie dismantling the intrinsic built-in trust of a civilised society and the govts we elect to serve us)?
What's wrong with that? I've found Facebook quite valuable for keeping in touch with friends and family around the world I don't see every day. However lately I seem to be inundated with the same old feed of celeb gossip, pictures of food and babies. I really don't want to keep seeing that same drivel so should have that choice. Facebook is not the world. I'm not suppressing political or idealogical debate, simply the brain-dead crap that pollutes the rest of the Internet.
The problem with that logic is that those people, like me, over time gradually learn more and more features, and ask others for tips and help, and look online for support etc. And when they do, all the pros are using Photoshop. So there's more to it than just features v features, all that soft stuff like incumbency and existing user base are real advantages that like insurance, most people are willing to pay for (even if your insurance company is an evil empire that never pays any claims).
Is it possible to make a low cost electric car? By that I mean, how much cost is in the car and how much in the batteries/charger/motor? The Nissan Leaf is an electric version of a Corolla for twice the price, so not really viable. But the Tesla S is the same as other Euro luxury cars for the same price. So it would seem that the luxury segment is the only space and electric car can compete on price (at least for the next few years).
$65k is Audi A4/BMW 3 money in my neck of the woods. I would gladly pay that today if I could get one. If Tesla were as good at distribution as car and battery design they'd probably be in the black already.
Rubbish. Any large city CBD will be teaming with pedestrians who ignore the rules. Same pretty much goes for the rest of your post. In my experience most road issues can be solved by being alert and patient, whatever mode of transport you use. These new rules seem to promote this by helping separate them from the angry mobs, so can only be a good thing.
I can only assume you don't travel much. I lived there for 15 years and I travel a fair bit. I can assure you based on my experience, whatever little drama you think is important is horse piss compared to the shit that is going on everywhere else. NZ might not be perfect, but it's about as fair a place as you get in this world.
The isn't black and white, and there'll always be someone trying to rort the system for personal gain. But I much prefer an NZ govt level of corruption than a US one...
And a safe for the key? And a safe for the key safe key? and... I'm sure I've heard of at least one case of the child finding the key and stealing their parents gun to murder someone with it. Sure they may not happen to you, but it has happened.
I don't have the stats but I seem to recall hearing plenty of stories of cops being shot with their own guns. Or maybe these aren't the pros you're talking about?
I always want my concealed pistol to work.
Always? I can think of at least one case when you don't want it work. When an assailant has taken it from you and is threatening to kill you or your loved ones. From what I've read, this happens enough to warrant the invention of such technology.
im all for individual freedom, not being told what I can and cant do. If you dont like it, get a constitutional convention together,
I'm sure the irony of your statement is lost on you. I don't like being told what to do either, so why not go the whole hog and ignore that silly piece of paper too? Really what you are saying is you don't like being told what to do, unless what you are being told agrees with your current world view then everyone should listen and follow the rules. George W Bush was right. The Constitution is only a piece of paper...
Have we ever seen a real world case of a well regulated armed militia? I know it sounds good in theory, especially in a pre-19th century colonial world, but I can't ever imagine this scenario ever playing out successfully in a 21st century modern democracy. Maybe this 'need' for a militia capability is a little overstated these days?
But not every rule needs a license right? Pedestrians don't need licenses yet they have certain rules and etiquette they should follow on the road. It's perfectly fine to have new rules for cyclists, without needing a license or registration or any other crap I hear come from angry drivers. Cyclists change the rules to suit because the current rules aren't a good fit. Doesn't it then follow that if that is the case, some new rules are the logical solution?
Facebook, Google and Microsoft have opposed it because it the GCSB is getting in on their game. I used to live in NZ. Despite the Kim Dotcom saga, the govt there is still to be less feared than the American Big Data industry. If you ever get the chance to see the locally produced Cops show 'Motorway Patrol', you will see the usual fears of govt and law enforcement don't apply in this place. I believe NZ is currently rated the least corrupt country on Earth.
Not true, not most of the time anyway. A lone cyclist on an empty piece of road can easily be passed by faster traffic, it is the cyclist stuck amongst the group that is more difficult to pass. I drive quite a lot too (currently doing about 800km/week), I come across a lot of cyclists and very rarely have issues passing them. There is the odd case where traffic might get held up for 10 seconds, but that is really worth losing your shit and maiming someone over? I'd much prefer a few more cyclists on the road than a few more cars...
How about instead of a 3rd set of rules for the road, cyclists just pick one and fucking stick to it?
You're implying that there's only 2 sets of existing road rules. As a multiple license holder I assure you it's quite normal and reasonable to have different rules for different classes of vehicles. I have 4 different classes of license, all with different rules. Perhaps instead of getting all angry you should accept that the current rules aren't working (by the simple fact that you are clearly already all angry about cyclists in relation to the current rule set), therefore the only logical conclusion is for some changes to be implemented?
I RTFA but didn't see anywhere where it suggested riders should be able "blast through" red lights without looking. Your attitude is specifically what causes most of this type of grief in the first place. Most riders also own cars and walk too, so trying to turn this into an us vs them argument just makes you look stupid. The fact that you got modded insightful just goes to show and many idiots there are out there, regardless of what mode of transport they choose.
Traffic is not homogenous, it travels in waves. I ride a motorcycle (amonsgt others), and by lane splitting through stopped traffic, then gunning it at the green it allows me to sit in an empty space of road inbetween the waves of ignorant drivers drinking their coffees, putting on makeup, and texting on their phones while driving. By riding in the gaps and not amongst the hordes it is safer for me, so I imagine the "Idaho Stop" allows cyclist something similar.
Maybe where you live. Where I live I require very little in the way climate control. It's amazing what you can achieve with a well-designed house in a temperate climate zone. I average about 12kwh/day to run my house, so would be quite feasible to charge a Tesla overnight on off-peak electricity, then run my house and transport from that during the day. The next level would be to have a swappable battery pack with PV array charging the one at home, this making off-grid power a reality for a good chunk of the population.
I'm no expert on the subject, but my recollection was the original peak oil was based on the fact that the US used it's own supply, which was identified as about to hit a supply/demand peak. So there was a "peak oil" moment in the 60's/70's until the middle eastern suppliers filled the gap. Then in the 90's another "peak oil" moment occurred because it was identified that global demand trends would soon outstrip global supply. Again technology and market prices allowed for new methods to relieve the supply and now we have a new peak oil moment because now we believe we've run out of options to get event he hard to get reserves. So calling it a hoax, is not entirely accurate. Oil is a finite resource, so at some point supply will actually peak. And when it does it will bring death to millions of people. So the sooner we come up with a solution to this impending problem, the better off we'll all be.
You can't predict anything meaningful or useful.
The sun rising is about as meaningful as it gets. If it doesn't happen tomorrow then you will really know the true definition of meaningful.