Um, they do have lockers in NYC don't they? Wouldn't that be logical place to store a phone?
Yes, but they are generally INSIDE the school, past the metal detectors. The old rule banned the phones on school grounds period. They were not allowed in the door.
Then seriously have the phone locked up at the front office or something. What they should be doing is making the ability to store the phone during school hours more equal, rather than just giving in and allowing them to be carried during the day.
It will be up to each school to determine their own rules. If they don't, then a set of default rules will be used (phones put away during class, can be used during lunch, etc. It's in the article in TFA I believe).
If that's really what lifting the ban does, then I'm fine with it. I just don't see how allowing phones will accomplish this (ie - I have an iPhone 6 and you're stuck with a hand-me-down MicroTac).
Lower-income schools tend to have more security such as metal detectors and bag searches in NYC. This caused an odd business to pop into existence where students would pay private businesses (usually vans that stopped outside the schools in the mornings and afternoons) to store the phones during the day. Public schools in more affluent areas don't have these security measures, so students there could get away with just carrying the devices into the school. Keep in mind a lot of kids walk to school in NYC so the worse the neighborhood, the more you probably want your kid to have a phone to call home in case of emergency, and yet due to the increased school security and the blanket ban on cell phones, they are more likely to be the ones forced to either not do so or pay for storage during the day.
Considering that the 911 call centers are calling out this specific category of call, it would suggest that it is a strong outlier compared to the rest of their call volume. That would also mean that they are tracking the numbers you are asking about. Therefore I'm sure if you contact some of the agencies mentioned in the FCC proposal one of them would probably supply the statistics you are asking for.
I assume they have data for other devices as well, although the FCC proposal doesn't list it. Since the call centers are the ones asking for this change (no the phone companies), it's probably because this category of devices is an outlier for them and the problem they pose is much higher than other call sources. The call centers have no financial interest in the sources of the calls the get. Their financial interests are in resource allocation for incoming calls and costs associated with unnecessary and fraudulent calls. I'm sure you could make a few inquiries and get the numbers from some of the agencies mentioned in the FCC proposal.
I doubt the phone companies care much either way. It's the 911 call centers that are asking for this, because so many of the calls coming from these devices are not legit. These calls tie up operators and waste resources that would be better used taking calls from callers who actually have emergencies.
I would imagine they are much lower, since all those other devices are traceable back to an account holder. Even on prepaids you need to jump through some hoops to get a true "burner" phone that can't be traced back to you.
If you have a 10 year old washing machine, the likelihood is that a new one will pay itself back in energy + water savings in a few years. The efficiency improvements in white goods over the last decade have been astounding.
Depends. In 2005 HE front loaders were all the rage. My 2006 washer & dryer are still up to snuff when compared to the efficiency of most of the stuff on the market today. They have also almost worked flawlessly for the 9 years I've owned them. Had to replace a thermostat on the dryer a few years back but still, $20 in maintenance over 9 years isn't bad.
Looking at the latest from the same manufacturer at the same size/feature/pricepoint it would actually use a tiny bit less water and more power per cycle than my current washer. Dryer is almost the same power use (off by a few watts). So it would actually cost me money to get something new.
It's funny, when you reach a certain age your concept of things like "last decade" gets subconsciously stuck on a certain time period. For me it's the 90's. I have to remind myself sometimes that it's the 2010's and not the 2000's anymore. Just one of those things that's not in the manual:)
They don't DRM music anymore but it's still present on things like Movies and TV shows. Apple, like everyone else (Amazon, Google, etc) are at the mercy of the studios that create the content who demand DRM on their content.
But the blood in your brain will keep you alive another 5-7 seconds of agonizing pain as you watch your headless body slump to the floor. Not exactly humane.
As far as I'm aware no one has ever mentioned any pain from being guillotined.
"it's questionable whether or not it's actual gameplay or just pre-rendered cut scenes from the game engine. Either way, it's still pretty impressive."
Uh, I don't think it's questionable at all. This 100% looks like pre-rendered in engine footage. Just because they say it's in engine graphics doesn't mean it's real-time. While I'd love it if this looked this good there is just no way I'm buying it right now.
Seriously, 4k is already overkill in most situations. 8k is just fetishism. And it may well be worse, as all those pixels have to be controlled somehow.
Seriously. No PC users needs a resolution above 1024x768!
It seems that every week there is another headline trumpeting the imminence of self-driving cars. However, when I read articles written by researchers in this field, I get the impression that self driving cars are going to be here sometime between 10 years and never. I think the disconnect is that any car that drives itself will do so on the freeway, but a human will have to drive it on the surface streets.
I don't think never, but I'd guess 10 years at the very, very earliest. However the technology will mature and it will become standard in the not too distant future, and probably mandated some time after that, most likely starting in Europe and eventually North America.
Imagine committing a serious dui offense and being assigned an automated assist system that will only take you to and from work, with a possible ration of once a week trips to the grocery store etc.
They could do this today with GPS, and probably do. Who the hell knows (I haven't had a DUI in, oh, this lifetime). If you deviate from your allowed route it could shut the car down, or just call the cops when you stop to come scoop you up for a violation. If the driver is still required to not be drunk then the traditional interlock is also going to be required as well to make sure they are not supervising an automated vehicle while intoxicated.
It doesn't work that way with double trailer ban states so it probably won't work that way with this either. Not to mention the force business will bring to bear to make it happen.
Medical devices are very stringently regulated by the FDA. The Apple Watch is a consumer device, end of discussion... unless Apple applies to the FDA for approval of the device including it's manufacturing process and locations.
This. And I think this is one reason the Apple Watch was so underwhelming in the sensor department when it was announced. If Apple, or anyone for that matter, wants to really make their smart watches useful for medical applications they are going to have to navigate the FDA. That's a very expensive, slow, and cumbersome route to navigate.
Man, where were you during the magnetic bracelet craze? Or the copper bracelet craze? Or the (and this is my favorite) plastic bracelet with hologram sticker craze? Hrm.. Come to think of it most of these sham devices are work on the wrist...
Someone is going to drive 3/4 of the way around the world to avoid a 6 hour flight? Very efficient.
Sometimes it's not about the destination, but the journey. If I was back in my late teens or early 20's this would make for an epic road trip. However I think the bigger potential is for international shipping and not really long commutes. I'm sure this (like all of his past plans for this link) includes a rail line as well. Add in some "road-trains" like they use in Australia and it would make a decent alternative to ship based transport for goods coming out of China.
Still though, this is all just talk. This guy throws this idea out every couple of years and nothing ever comes of it.
As cool as this would be, this guy throws this idea out in one form or another every few years and it never goes beyond some pie-in-the-sky "plan". Call me when the construction begins on the bridge.
Dear Nvidia
I don't want a console. I have an ultra-fast system that plays games, has wide compatibility, can hook up to a TV wirelessles or via HDMI, can surf the web, run netflix, watch live TV, etc. It's called my PC and it's faster. I also have no interest in using joysticks to control anything ever.
Sincerely,
everyone
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Um, they do have lockers in NYC don't they? Wouldn't that be logical place to store a phone?
Yes, but they are generally INSIDE the school, past the metal detectors. The old rule banned the phones on school grounds period. They were not allowed in the door.
Then seriously have the phone locked up at the front office or something. What they should be doing is making the ability to store the phone during school hours more equal, rather than just giving in and allowing them to be carried during the day.
It will be up to each school to determine their own rules. If they don't, then a set of default rules will be used (phones put away during class, can be used during lunch, etc. It's in the article in TFA I believe).
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If that's really what lifting the ban does, then I'm fine with it. I just don't see how allowing phones will accomplish this (ie - I have an iPhone 6 and you're stuck with a hand-me-down MicroTac).
Lower-income schools tend to have more security such as metal detectors and bag searches in NYC. This caused an odd business to pop into existence where students would pay private businesses (usually vans that stopped outside the schools in the mornings and afternoons) to store the phones during the day. Public schools in more affluent areas don't have these security measures, so students there could get away with just carrying the devices into the school. Keep in mind a lot of kids walk to school in NYC so the worse the neighborhood, the more you probably want your kid to have a phone to call home in case of emergency, and yet due to the increased school security and the blanket ban on cell phones, they are more likely to be the ones forced to either not do so or pay for storage during the day.
Considering that the 911 call centers are calling out this specific category of call, it would suggest that it is a strong outlier compared to the rest of their call volume. That would also mean that they are tracking the numbers you are asking about. Therefore I'm sure if you contact some of the agencies mentioned in the FCC proposal one of them would probably supply the statistics you are asking for.
I assume they have data for other devices as well, although the FCC proposal doesn't list it. Since the call centers are the ones asking for this change (no the phone companies), it's probably because this category of devices is an outlier for them and the problem they pose is much higher than other call sources. The call centers have no financial interest in the sources of the calls the get. Their financial interests are in resource allocation for incoming calls and costs associated with unnecessary and fraudulent calls. I'm sure you could make a few inquiries and get the numbers from some of the agencies mentioned in the FCC proposal.
I doubt the phone companies care much either way. It's the 911 call centers that are asking for this, because so many of the calls coming from these devices are not legit. These calls tie up operators and waste resources that would be better used taking calls from callers who actually have emergencies.
They already do this.
I would imagine they are much lower, since all those other devices are traceable back to an account holder. Even on prepaids you need to jump through some hoops to get a true "burner" phone that can't be traced back to you.
If you have a 10 year old washing machine, the likelihood is that a new one will pay itself back in energy + water savings in a few years. The efficiency improvements in white goods over the last decade have been astounding.
Depends. In 2005 HE front loaders were all the rage. My 2006 washer & dryer are still up to snuff when compared to the efficiency of most of the stuff on the market today. They have also almost worked flawlessly for the 9 years I've owned them. Had to replace a thermostat on the dryer a few years back but still, $20 in maintenance over 9 years isn't bad.
:)
Looking at the latest from the same manufacturer at the same size/feature/pricepoint it would actually use a tiny bit less water and more power per cycle than my current washer. Dryer is almost the same power use (off by a few watts). So it would actually cost me money to get something new.
It's funny, when you reach a certain age your concept of things like "last decade" gets subconsciously stuck on a certain time period. For me it's the 90's. I have to remind myself sometimes that it's the 2010's and not the 2000's anymore. Just one of those things that's not in the manual
They don't DRM music anymore but it's still present on things like Movies and TV shows. Apple, like everyone else (Amazon, Google, etc) are at the mercy of the studios that create the content who demand DRM on their content.
But the blood in your brain will keep you alive another 5-7 seconds of agonizing pain as you watch your headless body slump to the floor. Not exactly humane.
As far as I'm aware no one has ever mentioned any pain from being guillotined.
"it's questionable whether or not it's actual gameplay or just pre-rendered cut scenes from the game engine. Either way, it's still pretty impressive."
Uh, I don't think it's questionable at all. This 100% looks like pre-rendered in engine footage. Just because they say it's in engine graphics doesn't mean it's real-time. While I'd love it if this looked this good there is just no way I'm buying it right now.
Seriously, 4k is already overkill in most situations. 8k is just fetishism. And it may well be worse, as all those pixels have to be controlled somehow.
Seriously. No PC users needs a resolution above 1024x768!
It seems that every week there is another headline trumpeting the imminence of self-driving cars. However, when I read articles written by researchers in this field, I get the impression that self driving cars are going to be here sometime between 10 years and never. I think the disconnect is that any car that drives itself will do so on the freeway, but a human will have to drive it on the surface streets.
I don't think never, but I'd guess 10 years at the very, very earliest. However the technology will mature and it will become standard in the not too distant future, and probably mandated some time after that, most likely starting in Europe and eventually North America.
Imagine committing a serious dui offense and being assigned an automated assist system that will only take you to and from work, with a possible ration of once a week trips to the grocery store etc.
They could do this today with GPS, and probably do. Who the hell knows (I haven't had a DUI in, oh, this lifetime). If you deviate from your allowed route it could shut the car down, or just call the cops when you stop to come scoop you up for a violation. If the driver is still required to not be drunk then the traditional interlock is also going to be required as well to make sure they are not supervising an automated vehicle while intoxicated.
It doesn't work that way with double trailer ban states so it probably won't work that way with this either. Not to mention the force business will bring to bear to make it happen.
It's almost like Amazon thought this out or something.
Don't worry, they can all get new jobs servicing the self-driving vehicles that replaced them. That's how it works, or so Slashdot tells me.
Medical devices are very stringently regulated by the FDA. The Apple Watch is a consumer device, end of discussion ... unless Apple applies to the FDA for approval of the device including it's manufacturing process and locations.
This. And I think this is one reason the Apple Watch was so underwhelming in the sensor department when it was announced. If Apple, or anyone for that matter, wants to really make their smart watches useful for medical applications they are going to have to navigate the FDA. That's a very expensive, slow, and cumbersome route to navigate.
Man, where were you during the magnetic bracelet craze? Or the copper bracelet craze? Or the (and this is my favorite) plastic bracelet with hologram sticker craze? Hrm.. Come to think of it most of these sham devices are work on the wrist...
Someone is going to drive 3/4 of the way around the world to avoid a 6 hour flight? Very efficient.
Sometimes it's not about the destination, but the journey. If I was back in my late teens or early 20's this would make for an epic road trip. However I think the bigger potential is for international shipping and not really long commutes. I'm sure this (like all of his past plans for this link) includes a rail line as well. Add in some "road-trains" like they use in Australia and it would make a decent alternative to ship based transport for goods coming out of China.
Still though, this is all just talk. This guy throws this idea out every couple of years and nothing ever comes of it.
As cool as this would be, this guy throws this idea out in one form or another every few years and it never goes beyond some pie-in-the-sky "plan". Call me when the construction begins on the bridge.
Hopefully NVIDIA ha s a bit more clout (can chash) and can convince (bribe) devs to port over their games.
Dear Nvidia I don't want a console. I have an ultra-fast system that plays games, has wide compatibility, can hook up to a TV wirelessles or via HDMI, can surf the web, run netflix, watch live TV, etc. It's called my PC and it's faster. I also have no interest in using joysticks to control anything ever. Sincerely, everyone
Congratulations, you want a computer. Go build yourself one.