"Disabling data access per app is a different story though, so your point still stands."
On iOS 7 you can do this, but only if you're not using wifi. In the prefs you can turn off cellular data access on a per app basis. You can also see how much of your cellular data plan each app is eating.
"1. They had problems with modern human DNA contamination (not sure why they couldn't get everything clean but since they're the leading edge lab in this sort of thing, it must be a real issue)."
Just as an observation, I think this is going to be an increasing problem the more sensitive DNA testing gets. It is now possible for some DNA tests to detect a single cell's worth of evidence. Think about that. Then think about the trail of DNA evidence you leave behind everywhere. Getting a "clean" lab may end up being more tricky and costly than you think, not to mention the treatment the specimen got before it got to the lab.
I'm not sure we need to improve CS education. What we need is to give CS grads jobs that actually require using their CS skills rather than just becoming glorified code monkeys. Or worse yet, managers.
Do you mean the Neff bubble houses? He developed a technique called airforming in which a big air bladder was inflated then sprayed with gunite. After the gunite set up the bladder was deflated and pulled out to be used again.
They did manage to get in a short interview before it died and the ancient clam said, "The first hundred years were the worst and the second hundred years, they were the worst too. The third hundred years I didn't enjoy at all. After that I went into a bit of a decline."
Did you miss the part about our Constitution-free zone? -------------------- Â 287 (a) (3) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, 66 Stat. 233, 8 U.S.C.ÂÂÂ1357(a)(3), which simply provides for warrantless searches of automobiles and other conveyances "within a reasonable distance from any external boundary of the United States," as authorized by regulations to be promulgated by the Attorney General. The Attorney General's regulation, 8 CFR Â 287.1, defines "reasonable distance" as "within 100 air miles from any external boundary of the United States." --------------------
What about "free speech zones?" You don't think that is an abridgment of our rights?
What about asset forfeiture laws that are used against everyday citizens?
It is human nature to punish the person who upsets the apple cart. It doesn't matter how right that person is if he ends up making everyone else uncomfortable or causes them extra work or to lose money.
If you ask most people in the US what they think of the spying they will say they just assumed that it was already happening. The problem is that Snowden pointed out the elephant in the room and now we're having to deal with it. I don't think Americans are defending what is going on. They simply don't care that much.
I am a US citizen and I think Snowden is a hero. As the phrase goes, the price of freedom is eternal vigilance.
Just as a point of reference, Iowa has been an incredibly fertile place to grow many types of crops. It is one of two places in the world that had huge loess deposits. From http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Loess:
"Loess tends to develop into very rich soils. Under appropriate climatic conditions it is some of the most agriculturally productive terrain in the world."
Now, it's another thing entirely that Iowa farmers have been systematically killing their soil with heavy application of ammonia, fertilizers and the practice of fence-to-fence planting rather than the traditional "steward of the land" approach that prevailed so long ago.
Ditto for me. But I don't bother challenging people who like to believe that they are completely logical and utilitarian. You know, the function over form guys. That is, until it comes to members of the opposite sex.
Don't worry, that smugness will wear off quickly when they realize that even though they were right the American public won't care enough to even be bothered to be outraged. I'm willing to bet that even most people who post their outrage here on Slashdot haven't signed any petitions or written any letters to representatives.
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Fox news? You mean the same people who complain about too much government involvement until it's their kind of government involvement?
Also, we also have to thank Glenn Greenwald and we have to not-thank the US press for failing to be trustworthy enough to be government watchdogs.
Go read the article. That is exactly what they are doing; removing all references to him. Orwellian is the proper descriptor.
"Disabling data access per app is a different story though, so your point still stands."
On iOS 7 you can do this, but only if you're not using wifi. In the prefs you can turn off cellular data access on a per app basis. You can also see how much of your cellular data plan each app is eating.
"1. They had problems with modern human DNA contamination (not sure why they couldn't get everything clean but since they're the leading edge lab in this sort of thing, it must be a real issue)."
Just as an observation, I think this is going to be an increasing problem the more sensitive DNA testing gets. It is now possible for some DNA tests to detect a single cell's worth of evidence. Think about that. Then think about the trail of DNA evidence you leave behind everywhere. Getting a "clean" lab may end up being more tricky and costly than you think, not to mention the treatment the specimen got before it got to the lab.
"The speed of light ...in a vacuum. "
Talk about lazy. Would that be Hoover, Oreck or Dyson?
I don't think so. A lot of people are into that sort of thing.
I'm not sure we need to improve CS education. What we need is to give CS grads jobs that actually require using their CS skills rather than just becoming glorified code monkeys. Or worse yet, managers.
"Think about it, governments are basically contrarian indicators to any truth or knowledge or insight."
Did you ever think you might be happier in a country with no government? Somalia perhaps?
Do you mean the Neff bubble houses? He developed a technique called airforming in which a big air bladder was inflated then sprayed with gunite. After the gunite set up the bladder was deflated and pulled out to be used again.
http://99percentinvisible.org/episode/bubble-houses/
They did manage to get in a short interview before it died and the ancient clam said, "The first hundred years were the worst and the second hundred years, they were the worst too. The third hundred years I didn't enjoy at all. After that I went into a bit of a decline."
The new motto:
We put the stain in sustainable.
Did you miss the part about our Constitution-free zone?
--------------------
 287 (a) (3) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, 66 Stat. 233, 8 U.S.C.ÂÂÂ1357(a)(3), which simply provides for warrantless searches of automobiles and other conveyances "within a reasonable distance from any external boundary of the United States," as authorized by regulations to be promulgated by the Attorney General. The Attorney General's regulation, 8 CFR  287.1, defines "reasonable distance" as "within 100 air miles from any external boundary of the United States."
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What about "free speech zones?" You don't think that is an abridgment of our rights?
What about asset forfeiture laws that are used against everyday citizens?
Wake up.
That's alright. Increasingly American citizens have no rights either.
"You see, I got this here tool that can tunnel through walls."
Man, that's one powerful ssh client.
This is easily the funniest thing I've read all week.
"Government should not be in the business of business."
Especially when the private sector was doing such a bang up job.
It is human nature to punish the person who upsets the apple cart. It doesn't matter how right that person is if he ends up making everyone else uncomfortable or causes them extra work or to lose money.
If you ask most people in the US what they think of the spying they will say they just assumed that it was already happening. The problem is that Snowden pointed out the elephant in the room and now we're having to deal with it. I don't think Americans are defending what is going on. They simply don't care that much.
I am a US citizen and I think Snowden is a hero. As the phrase goes, the price of freedom is eternal vigilance.
Just as a point of reference, Iowa has been an incredibly fertile place to grow many types of crops. It is one of two places in the world that had huge loess deposits. From http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Loess:
"Loess tends to develop into very rich soils. Under appropriate climatic conditions it is some of the most agriculturally productive terrain in the world."
Now, it's another thing entirely that Iowa farmers have been systematically killing their soil with heavy application of ammonia, fertilizers and the practice of fence-to-fence planting rather than the traditional "steward of the land" approach that prevailed so long ago.
Here's one:
http://www.academia.edu/542384/A_Review_on_Impacts_of_Genetically_Modified_Food_on_Human_Health
Skip down to "GM DIET SHOWS TOXIC REACTIONS IN THEDIGESTIVE TRACT"
Yep. It's how you act when no one is watching that determines your true character.
Ditto for me. But I don't bother challenging people who like to believe that they are completely logical and utilitarian. You know, the function over form guys. That is, until it comes to members of the opposite sex.
That's ok, I missed the interesting part of GTA.
And you're overdue for some basic instruction in decency. Also, ad hominem attacks are not an acceptable alternative to debate.
Because it's only a guest user.
Don't worry, that smugness will wear off quickly when they realize that even though they were right the American public won't care enough to even be bothered to be outraged. I'm willing to bet that even most people who post their outrage here on Slashdot haven't signed any petitions or written any letters to representatives.