The news rules do make sense, a in-flight fire on an airliner is pretty serious, especially if there is no nearby place to land (e.g. halfway between California and Hawaii).
There is plenty of space to land between California and Hawaii. Just not a lot of safe places to land.
I dont think US automakers like Tesla Motors or Phoenix Motorcars will cry much about this. They are aiming for complete zero emissions vehicles anyway.
Look, the crying from automakers is silly, like the DaimlerChrysler announcement that "we cant make it". Well, tough luck. Innovate or die. Its a market and competition, you dont have any birthright to sit there and dictate things.
I am a big fan of Market based solutions. However, CAFE standards are not the market. They're additional government interference with the market. Of course, I would also be perfectly content to let drag-asses like Chrysler die. (no longer owned by Daimler, incidentally) I wouldn't be bailing them out or protecting them with tariffs or subsidies if I were King. The marketplace should be a knife fight. Unfortunately, it may turn out that people, in general, prefer $40,000 SUVs to $60,000 experimental electric cars.
He posted to YouTube! (That's on the intarweb)
He is an alienated youth! (like many/. readers)
Linus Torvalds is also Finnish! (though they probably did not know each other)
Geek - O - Rama
Netcraft confirms it, Sturmgeist89 is dead.
Peter (who probably should be posting this anonymously...)
This means there is actually a war, as opposed to HD-DVD claiming there was a war and slowly fading away which is what was happening previous to this announcement.
The High Def format war seems more like a clown pie fight to me. Neither side is offering me anything that I want.
The technology is so laden with anti-customer "features" that, frankly, I hope the both lose. I think this is a realistic possibility as downloadable HD content becomes commonly available, which you hit on later in your post.
Ah yes. This sounds a lot like my 'electronic patent-nulling system'. You can license it from me, if you like. Does AU$500/user/year sound reasonable?:)
Is it reasonable? I don't know how much AU$500 is worth. You'll have to put it in more generic terms. For example, US$500 might be 2 hookers and an ounce of blow, but AU$500 might be worth 5 hookers and 3 ounces of blow.
Frankly, if you manage to get more than a couple dozen users, the downside of using my generic currency terms become obvious. I had a mildly successful shareware business back in the early '90's and I've still got 12 hookers locked up in the basement.
Considering how long these processes take, do you REALLY want to add administrative overhead to it?
Yes. Absolutely.
Congress is supposed to be a deliberative and thoughtful lawmaking body. Unfortunately, they're neither thoughtful nor deliberative. There's no time for it when there is so much influence peddling and power brokering to be done. Riders and unrelated amendments to bills are a preferred way for Congressmen to obfuscate their self-serving actions from the voting public.
An excellent recent example of Bad Law being tacked onto Popular Law is how Online Gambling effectively became a federal crime when it was stuck into a Port Security bill.
Fortunately, there are organizations like Downsize DC and the ACLU that call attention to the worst of these abuses.
I work for Google, and I gotta tell you, it's a pain to have to research an answer and type up a page of results within 0.17 seconds of a user hitting the Search button. Someone help!
Have you tried a Dvorak keyboard? They're supposed to be faster.
dude, it's easy to be philosophical when you OWN A FUCKING PORSCHE
Man, that's a bit harsh. Sure, a new loaded 911 Turbo rates pretty high on the gadget scale but there are a lot of Porsches out there that aren't excessive and are simply cars that people love. For all we know, Mr. AC, he could be driving a 35 year old 914, worth maybe $5000 in decent condition. (Now, more in tune with this subject) I love my early 911 (1971) in part because it is so free of gadgets. It doesn't have a CD player, GPS, park assist, a fucking thermometer in the instrument cluster, power seats or any of that stuff that distracts from driving. If I wanted to sell the car today I could probably get about $8000 for it, but I wouldn't sell it because it isn't some disposable gadget like an iPod or last year's cell phone. It is a hobby, a piece of automotive history, and it reminds me of a simpler time when I'm around it. Just because a guy owns a Porsche doesn't mean he's some rich asshole that needs some perspective. Some of my best customers came to this country and started with nothing. Now they're buying Porsches because they like the cars and to reward themselves for their hard work and a job well done.
Hi-rez imaging of the planet shows that there's already three Starbucks stores, a bridge project sponsored by Ted Stephens, and fourteen RIAA lawyers looking for copyright infringers.
Boss, I was late to work this morning because of frame dragging. I would have been here earlier if spacetime hadn't been warped and then twisted by my car.
Actually, this is one of the prime reasons that I haven't "upgraded" to HDTV yet. I'm still not convinced that the industry isn't going to fuck every single early adopter of the technology. Sony's misbehavior, in particular, is among the reasons that I haven't bought a PS3, didn't buy a Sony Receiver, and won't buy a Sony product in the future.
I was a registered Libertarian when I lived in Arizona, but thanks to Oklahoma's most restrictive ballot access requirements in the nation I can't be registered as a Libertarian and there was one (count 'em. One) Independent candidate on my November 2006 ballot. Uggh.
So, I try to do both. I support the Libertarian Party and Downsize DC.
In many ways, Downsize DC has the potential to be more influential than the Libertarian Party in the near future. Downsize DC attempts to focus on "transpartisan" issues. We want to draw members from Republicans, Democrats, Libertarians, and Independents. Virtually everyone agrees that the federal government is too big and too intrusive. Most people can agree that federal programs like REAL ID need to be repealed. It is an issue that crosses party lines. Downsize DC's flagship legislation is the "Read The Bills Act" is designed to remove the lack of accountability that our legislators abuse by passing volumes and volumes of laws that we are expected to know and follow but they don't even bother to read.
I think the Libertarians are a great group and would be a good match for many/. readers. I think Downsize DC is too.
Peter
Downsize DC has an ongoing campaign to repeal the REAL ID Act. Go visit their site then send your Senators and Representative a message. It only takes a couple of minutes. Let your idiot representative know that you're watching and you'll hold them accountable for their actions. It doesn't take long. Just go do it.
This guy must have one high opinion of himself and one low opinion of his customers. Why would I ever want to use this guy's product if it can willfully and maliciously destroy my system. Even if I am registered correctly if he changes my good serial number to be a pirated serial number then the next time his program phones home, *poof* there goes my digital videographic proof that I'm Anna Nichole's kid's true father and heir! What happens when I mistype my serial number? I've had serial numbers with both 0 and O in a font that did not distinguish the two well.
Yes, but think of all the money they have saved over the years by diverting their sewage into your water line.
I've known a few "Anonymous Cowards" in my years here at/. and I can safely say that most ACs subsist solely on Mountain Dew and haven't had a shower in years. It is entirely possible that Mr. AC hasn't actually noticed that he has raw sewage in his water lines yet.
And use a secure version of Windows, an honest attorney, or a Hooters franchise that doesn't debase women.
I recently relocated to a new city for work and the #1 item on my list of home requirements was No HOA. Now, I have over an acre of land, quiet neighbors who keep neat properties and I don't have to ask anyone's permission "Please, Sir, may I use my own property as I see fit?".
(Now, back on topic) I'm still thinking about Solar, but I'm concerned about durability in this area of Oklahoma. According to my home insurance guy on average you'll have serious roof damage from the weather every six years around here. I'm also considering wind turbines. A 10kW tower would whoop ass. However, as I've been doing the math, the bang/buck seems to favor increasing efficiency before investing in alternative energy sources. We replaced all of your windows this past month and can tell a big difference in the comfort level of the house already. In the spring we're updating the air conditioning to be more efficient, and then insulating the attic better. After all that is done, all of the math for the solar or wind power will be done again.
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Peter
I am a big fan of Market based solutions. However, CAFE standards are not the market. They're additional government interference with the market. Of course, I would also be perfectly content to let drag-asses like Chrysler die. (no longer owned by Daimler, incidentally) I wouldn't be bailing them out or protecting them with tariffs or subsidies if I were King. The marketplace should be a knife fight. Unfortunately, it may turn out that people, in general, prefer $40,000 SUVs to $60,000 experimental electric cars.
Peter
I'm giving my 4 year old daughter a classical education. - "W3ndy gibbed stoolpigeon with the rocket launcher!"
Peter
Netcraft confirms it, Sturmgeist89 is dead.
Peter (who probably should be posting this anonymously...)
What if there was a war, and nobody came.
The High Def format war seems more like a clown pie fight to me. Neither side is offering me anything that I want.
The technology is so laden with anti-customer "features" that, frankly, I hope the both lose. I think this is a realistic possibility as downloadable HD content becomes commonly available, which you hit on later in your post.
Peter
No point in trying to crack BD+ then.
I'll just have to wait for Dumb and Dumberer to be released to public domain in the year 2257 before I can enjoy it in all of its HD glory.
Peter
Is it reasonable? I don't know how much AU$500 is worth. You'll have to put it in more generic terms. For example, US$500 might be 2 hookers and an ounce of blow, but AU$500 might be worth 5 hookers and 3 ounces of blow.
Frankly, if you manage to get more than a couple dozen users, the downside of using my generic currency terms become obvious. I had a mildly successful shareware business back in the early '90's and I've still got 12 hookers locked up in the basement.
The blow is long gone.
Peter
Yes. Absolutely.
Congress is supposed to be a deliberative and thoughtful lawmaking body. Unfortunately, they're neither thoughtful nor deliberative. There's no time for it when there is so much influence peddling and power brokering to be done. Riders and unrelated amendments to bills are a preferred way for Congressmen to obfuscate their self-serving actions from the voting public.
An excellent recent example of Bad Law being tacked onto Popular Law is how Online Gambling effectively became a federal crime when it was stuck into a Port Security bill.
Fortunately, there are organizations like Downsize DC and the ACLU that call attention to the worst of these abuses.
Peter
No one will care about your college grades after your first year of work. After that it is all experience, skills, and relationships.
Peter
I hope Reality will be kinder to my plans than Sony's.
Peter
Have you tried a Dvorak keyboard? They're supposed to be faster.
Hope this helps.
Peter
Man, that's a bit harsh. Sure, a new loaded 911 Turbo rates pretty high on the gadget scale but there are a lot of Porsches out there that aren't excessive and are simply cars that people love. For all we know, Mr. AC, he could be driving a 35 year old 914, worth maybe $5000 in decent condition. (Now, more in tune with this subject) I love my early 911 (1971) in part because it is so free of gadgets. It doesn't have a CD player, GPS, park assist, a fucking thermometer in the instrument cluster, power seats or any of that stuff that distracts from driving. If I wanted to sell the car today I could probably get about $8000 for it, but I wouldn't sell it because it isn't some disposable gadget like an iPod or last year's cell phone. It is a hobby, a piece of automotive history, and it reminds me of a simpler time when I'm around it. Just because a guy owns a Porsche doesn't mean he's some rich asshole that needs some perspective. Some of my best customers came to this country and started with nothing. Now they're buying Porsches because they like the cars and to reward themselves for their hard work and a job well done.
Peter
Hi-rez imaging of the planet shows that there's already three Starbucks stores, a bridge project sponsored by Ted Stephens, and fourteen RIAA lawyers looking for copyright infringers.
Peter
Where's the +1 Redundant moderation when you need it.
Peter
Boss, I was late to work this morning because of frame dragging. I would have been here earlier if spacetime hadn't been warped and then twisted by my car.
Peter
That is just the explanation for my waistline that I've been looking for!
Peter
Actually, this is one of the prime reasons that I haven't "upgraded" to HDTV yet. I'm still not convinced that the industry isn't going to fuck every single early adopter of the technology. Sony's misbehavior, in particular, is among the reasons that I haven't bought a PS3, didn't buy a Sony Receiver, and won't buy a Sony product in the future.
Peter
I was a registered Libertarian when I lived in Arizona, but thanks to Oklahoma's most restrictive ballot access requirements in the nation I can't be registered as a Libertarian and there was one (count 'em. One) Independent candidate on my November 2006 ballot. Uggh. /. readers. I think Downsize DC is too.
So, I try to do both. I support the Libertarian Party and Downsize DC.
In many ways, Downsize DC has the potential to be more influential than the Libertarian Party in the near future. Downsize DC attempts to focus on "transpartisan" issues. We want to draw members from Republicans, Democrats, Libertarians, and Independents. Virtually everyone agrees that the federal government is too big and too intrusive. Most people can agree that federal programs like REAL ID need to be repealed. It is an issue that crosses party lines. Downsize DC's flagship legislation is the "Read The Bills Act" is designed to remove the lack of accountability that our legislators abuse by passing volumes and volumes of laws that we are expected to know and follow but they don't even bother to read.
I think the Libertarians are a great group and would be a good match for many
Peter
Peter
Yet a cloud of smoke still stops it cold...
Peter
(ArmorFiend, that was one obscure reference.)
This guy must have one high opinion of himself and one low opinion of his customers. Why would I ever want to use this guy's product if it can willfully and maliciously destroy my system. Even if I am registered correctly if he changes my good serial number to be a pirated serial number then the next time his program phones home, *poof* there goes my digital videographic proof that I'm Anna Nichole's kid's true father and heir! What happens when I mistype my serial number? I've had serial numbers with both 0 and O in a font that did not distinguish the two well.
Peter
Peter
Instead of shooting where I was, you should have shot where I was going to be!
I've known a few "Anonymous Cowards" in my years here at /. and I can safely say that most ACs subsist solely on Mountain Dew and haven't had a shower in years. It is entirely possible that Mr. AC hasn't actually noticed that he has raw sewage in his water lines yet.
Peter
And use a secure version of Windows, an honest attorney, or a Hooters franchise that doesn't debase women.
I recently relocated to a new city for work and the #1 item on my list of home requirements was No HOA. Now, I have over an acre of land, quiet neighbors who keep neat properties and I don't have to ask anyone's permission "Please, Sir, may I use my own property as I see fit?".
(Now, back on topic) I'm still thinking about Solar, but I'm concerned about durability in this area of Oklahoma. According to my home insurance guy on average you'll have serious roof damage from the weather every six years around here. I'm also considering wind turbines. A 10kW tower would whoop ass. However, as I've been doing the math, the bang/buck seems to favor increasing efficiency before investing in alternative energy sources. We replaced all of your windows this past month and can tell a big difference in the comfort level of the house already. In the spring we're updating the air conditioning to be more efficient, and then insulating the attic better. After all that is done, all of the math for the solar or wind power will be done again.
Peter