Effectively, isn't this an awful lot like a compulsory license? The difference here, I suppose, is that it is voluntary and is enforced by private industry rather than government.
Hasn't the EFF proposed a compulsory license plan as a solution to the problem of file sharing? That makes it good, right?
If, instead of finger scans, people had to have their "mug shot" taken they would raise hell about it. We need to get people to understand that there are more subtle and invasive forms of privacy violation.
BTW, as a former Disney "Cast Member", I had to do the finger scan thing as well whenever I used my "main gate pass" to visit Disney World outside of my work duties.
Interesting that they chose to emulate the appearance of a 7 segment LCD, when e-ink can be used to make numerals of any shape whatsoever. It's what people are used to, I guess.
Large areas of black will presumably use up more battery power. In that case, emulating an analog clock would probably be the most efficient use of energy. It would have a more elegant look, too.
- Lastly, I gotta mention The Infidel Guy. The focus is on atheism, so it's not for everyone, but there are some great interviews in the archives with people such as Massimo Pigliucci, Michael Shermer, Paul Kurtz, and Michio Kaku. Lots of contorversial and thought provoking talk on the subject of religion, philosophy, and science.
I'm sure that there is as much of a squeeze on the agriculture market as there is on consumer electronics. The real alternative alternative is sustainable agriculture: screw the rice and grow a variety of crops. Hopefully, that would be enough to feed your family and give you a bit extra to sell to your neighbors.
Not that totalitarian states would look kindly on this. Independent farmers tend to be independent thinkers as well.
I don't think that "ON tv" was a cable system at all. Instead it just broadcast a scrambled signal over the airwaves. Descramblers were available for a monthly fee, but it was easy to build your own. I guess that's why they went out of business.
Broadcasting scrambled signals over the public airwaves is wrong in principle, anyway.
Most of us do not have the time, energy, or inclination to keep ourselves informed about all the various ways we can be ripped off. For the scam artists, on the other hand, it's a full-time job.
I have sympathy for the victims, knowing that everyone has a weakness that can be exploited by the right scam. A 73 year old retiree is more likely to fall for the Nigerian email con than your average Slashdot reader, but otherwise intelligent people have been fooled by magnet therapy, Scientology, televangelism, the Atkins diet, or even the corner used car dealer.
Avoiding the rip-off artists begins by knowing your own weaknesses.
The number of choices that a person can retain in his memory (5-9 according to the cited study) is an important consideration when navigating a web site using a text-to-speech device.
As I recall, Steve Wozniak was under a similar arrangement with HP when he developed the Apple I. If HP did then what Apple is doing now, Apple would not even exist!
It's bad enough that the films have ruined the LOTR experience for millions of potential readers, let's not go spreading book spoilers without at least a small warning.
... when NASA has to waste time dealing with crap like this. Anyone living in the US ought to be pissed at the SciFi channel for wasting government money on frivilous lawsuits. The SciFi channel will no doubt spin the lawsuit into some insipid UFO program, blurring the line between fact and fantasy and peddling this silly myth to yet another credulous, drooling generation of Americans.
One small step for the SciFi channel. One giant leap for the ignorance of mankind.
Debatable, perhaps, but that may be a source of the legend. 7 voyages, and Cheng Ho (I've also heard it was pronounced "Sin Bao") does kind of sound like "Sinbad".
The fact that Cheng Ho was a eunuch never made it into the legend, curiously enough.
I'll third it. I've ordered 7 courses so far, and they've all been worthwhile. Being able to listen to a college course during my commute, rather than the moronic, hate-filled radio has been a godsend.
The Teaching Company's selections tend towards the Humanities, but mathematics and science are also available. I can recommend "Einstein's Relativity and the Quantum Revolution" with prof. Richard Wolfson.
I second that. Just bought a Jukebox Recorder 20 this weekend, and the availability of Rockbox was a major selling point. More points in its favor: the use of AA NiMH batteries. Most (all?) other HD mp3 players use proprietary batteries. Archos has also followed this trend with its recent offerings.
The combination of Rockbox and a standard battery means that my Archos player won't be burning out or going obsolete anytime soon (fingers crossed).
I can imagine hooking LPD up to a 3D renderer like POV-Ray, BMRT, or even Lightwave's new Linux render client, then "printing" TIFF frames from your animation software.
OK, I called my senator. It really pisses me off, though. I come home at the end of the day, exhausted, only to find that as I have been doing my part to rebuild our economy, my representatives in government have been courted by big business who are seeking to limit my rights as a citizen and my choice as a consumer.
Instead of spending a relaxing evening at home, I have to wade through a bunch of documents, compose an articulate response, find out how to contact my senator... what a pain. I know that's the price we pay in a democracy, that's the second time in one week (I also had to let my reps in DC know what a bad idea it was to permanent-ize the Patriot act). What the hell are my representatives up to? Aren't they supposed to be carrying some of the load here, and be looking after my interests?
It's already past 11:30, and I haven't even checked BoingBoing yet. Pisses me off.
This looks like the right bill. Correct me if I'm wrong.
Again, according to the article, Senator Hatch (a co-sponsor) may attempt to attach a repeal of the sunset provision of PATRIOT to the above bill.
Slashdot Mirror
Hasn't the EFF proposed a compulsory license plan as a solution to the problem of file sharing? That makes it good, right?
BTW, as a former Disney "Cast Member", I had to do the finger scan thing as well whenever I used my "main gate pass" to visit Disney World outside of my work duties.
Large areas of black will presumably use up more battery power. In that case, emulating an analog clock would probably be the most efficient use of energy. It would have a more elegant look, too.
This seems even more practical.
How about:
- panel discussions from the H2K2 conference.
- a college course on SF and Fantasy literature.
- the DV Guys focus on the art and tech of video production. (Terrible bumper music. Just suffer through it)
- The Teaching Company has some fantastic for-pay courses on CD and DVD.
- Lastly, I gotta mention The Infidel Guy. The focus is on atheism, so it's not for everyone, but there are some great interviews in the archives with people such as Massimo Pigliucci, Michael Shermer, Paul Kurtz, and Michio Kaku. Lots of contorversial and thought provoking talk on the subject of religion, philosophy, and science.
And yet, it looks strangely familiar.
Let's see... LP's operate at 33.3 RPM.
:-)
DVD's rotate at 1400+ RPM.
I can picture earnest, stern-faced VJ's sucking on burnt fingertips.
I'm sure that there is as much of a squeeze on the agriculture market as there is on consumer electronics. The real alternative alternative is sustainable agriculture: screw the rice and grow a variety of crops. Hopefully, that would be enough to feed your family and give you a bit extra to sell to your neighbors.
Not that totalitarian states would look kindly on this. Independent farmers tend to be independent thinkers as well.
Broadcasting scrambled signals over the public airwaves is wrong in principle, anyway.
I have sympathy for the victims, knowing that everyone has a weakness that can be exploited by the right scam. A 73 year old retiree is more likely to fall for the Nigerian email con than your average Slashdot reader, but otherwise intelligent people have been fooled by magnet therapy, Scientology, televangelism, the Atkins diet, or even the corner used car dealer.
Avoiding the rip-off artists begins by knowing your own weaknesses.
Who was the wise guy that modded this inSIGHTful?
The number of choices that a person can retain in his memory (5-9 according to the cited study) is an important consideration when navigating a web site using a text-to-speech device.
As I recall, Steve Wozniak was under a similar arrangement with HP when he developed the Apple I. If HP did then what Apple is doing now, Apple would not even exist!
It's bad enough that the films have ruined the LOTR experience for millions of potential readers, let's not go spreading book spoilers without at least a small warning.
... when NASA has to waste time dealing with crap like this. Anyone living in the US ought to be pissed at the SciFi channel for wasting government money on frivilous lawsuits. The SciFi channel will no doubt spin the lawsuit into some insipid UFO program, blurring the line between fact and fantasy and peddling this silly myth to yet another credulous, drooling generation of Americans.
One small step for the SciFi channel.
One giant leap for the ignorance of mankind.
Debatable, perhaps, but that may be a source of the legend. 7 voyages, and Cheng Ho (I've also heard it was pronounced "Sin Bao") does kind of sound like "Sinbad".
The fact that Cheng Ho was a eunuch never made it into the legend, curiously enough.
Terry Bisson has already explored this area with a funny bit of short fiction.
I'll third it. I've ordered 7 courses so far, and they've all been worthwhile. Being able to listen to a college course during my commute, rather than the moronic, hate-filled radio has been a godsend.
The Teaching Company's selections tend towards the Humanities, but mathematics and science are also available. I can recommend "Einstein's Relativity and the Quantum Revolution" with prof. Richard Wolfson.
The airline is Southeast, not Southwest.
I just thought I'd point this out, before people start changing their travel plans.
I second that. Just bought a Jukebox Recorder 20 this weekend, and the availability of Rockbox was a major selling point. More points in its favor: the use of AA NiMH batteries. Most (all?) other HD mp3 players use proprietary batteries. Archos has also followed this trend with its recent offerings.
The combination of Rockbox and a standard battery means that my Archos player won't be burning out or going obsolete anytime soon (fingers crossed).
I can imagine hooking LPD up to a 3D renderer like POV-Ray, BMRT, or even Lightwave's new Linux render client, then "printing" TIFF frames from your animation software.
How cool! I can't wait to try it!
Actually, someone has!
Well, if sexual energy counts as energy, Nokia already has got it covered.
OK, I called my senator. It really pisses me off, though. I come home at the end of the day, exhausted, only to find that as I have been doing my part to rebuild our economy, my representatives in government have been courted by big business who are seeking to limit my rights as a citizen and my choice as a consumer.
Instead of spending a relaxing evening at home, I have to wade through a bunch of documents, compose an articulate response, find out how to contact my senator... what a pain. I know that's the price we pay in a democracy, that's the second time in one week (I also had to let my reps in DC know what a bad idea it was to permanent-ize the Patriot act). What the hell are my representatives up to? Aren't they supposed to be carrying some of the load here, and be looking after my interests?
It's already past 11:30, and I haven't even checked BoingBoing yet. Pisses me off.
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This looks like the right bill. Correct me if I'm wrong.
Again, according to the article, Senator Hatch (a co-sponsor) may attempt to attach a repeal of the sunset provision of PATRIOT to the above bill.