Modded "flamebait" because there is no "idiotic" mod? Yes, the plot twist in a beloved movie is roughly the equivalent to people being unable to play a beloved game.
No doubt the idea of over-charged batteries bursting into flame will be floated by alarmists.
FUD FUD FUD. No doubt the fear of over-reaction by the media will cause conspiracy theorists on internet boards to twist this to try and support their pet theory. The recommendations specifically cover bulk shipments on cargo carriers, not personal laptops from travelers on commercial flights. That is an important distinction. The former makes this a (nearly) no-brainer, and good work by the FAA. The latter interpretation of the headlines make this a great article to get everyone up in arms. Like it seems to have done to you.
Recommended Action: It is recommended that all air carriers institute additional procedures for safely transporting lithium batteries by aircraft:
1) Request customers to identify bulk shipments of currently excepted lithium batteries by information on airway bills and other documents provided by shippers offering shipments of lithium batteries.
2) Where feasible and appropriate, stow bulk shipments of lithium batteries in Class C cargo compartments or in locations where alternative fire suppression is available.
3) Evaluate the training, stowage, and communication protocols in your operation with respect to the transportation of lithium batteries in the event of an unrelated fire.
4) Pay special attention to ensuring careful handling and compliance with existing regulations covering the air transportation of Class 9 hazardous materials, including lithium batteries.
Yeah, that would be pretty scary. *rolls eyes*...That is about as likely to happen as a laptop bettery bursting into flames and taking a plane down study. Not impossible, but highly unlikely.
If he doesn't have anything incriminating, why wouldn't he give up the password? He walks free and he'll probably get a nice amount of compensation from the police for being wrongly accused.
Somehow, I can't see anyone in a position of power saying "whoops we messed up, let's compensate you". Not unless they are somehow forced to. That is human nature.
Since they went to the trouble of crafting and passing the law, the real interaction is "we expect (and will enforce) your cooperation"
...Anyways, I don't want to show up to work looking like I just graduated from college when I'm 40.
I do. I enjoy it, actually. I'm not alone.
I'm still trying to figure what (if any) dress code is in effect. I'm sure there is a detailed one posted on the HR portion of our company web site. In actual practice, it seems to be "Don't show up naked". Casual for the folks on the floor, increasingly business like as you move up the management ladder.
Of course, I'm married with children, and I have a job that I enjoy and I'm competent at. So the drive to impress others has been satisfied for the time being.
... I also hate the anti-piracy messages and studio branding.
I couldn't agree more. There are few things more irritating to me than spending money on a movie, to then be forced to sit through anti-piracy commercials and garbage because the format is DVD.
I just bought the 3rd season of Big Bang Theory, and the first thing I did was put the episodes on my media server, THEN started watching.
Heck, if I can buy WITHOUT getting the discs, I go that route. I'd be ok with never buying a DVD again, ever.
Sure. I hear the "dark ages" were good times.
Has there ever been a time when we DIDN'T have a subset of people who were convinced it is/was their duty to stick their noses in other people's business?
Empty words. I have a hard time seeing the downside for Hurd here. He gets millions in severance. After the announcement today, I told one of my co-workers "he must've really messed up".
However, when I look at the severance filing, can you really say "He fucked up"? Hell, I'm thinking he's a freaking genius except for 1 nagging question - I wonder how Mrs. Hurd is taking the news?
Since always. English law is no stranger to the eye-for-eye world view. Seems almost poetic.
The correct term isn't "revenge" - its "balancing". Think "the scales of justice" and you'll understand the principle better.
We understand. It's just not where our skills lie. Which means our interests will go effectively unrepresented on every issue. Which in my mind calls into question the legitimacy of the whole process; why should I accept the legitimacy of a process where I automatically lose every time?
Because there are advantages in doing so. Perhaps a bit of perspective is in order. Let's turn that the other way 'round and ask a related question: "Why should the non-Geeks cater to to your whims?"
You claim you understand, but I'm not sure you do. First off, you don't lose. Some, but not all of your interests are represented. You are fortunate enough to be educated. You have a computer, and are permitted to use it in a manner that allows you to express your views freely on/. with out having to fear being locked up or killed for doing so. I see that as evidence that your interests are being represented. There are exceptions (and I'm certain some nit-picker will find and list out every reason why I'm mistaken on this), but in a day-to-day living life scenario, that sounds more like a "win" than a "loss".
Yes, there are things that don't go your way. In any society, that is what happens. Compromise and cooperation. Just don't tell me you lose.
Unless your goal is to have it your way every time. Then, yes you lose...
That's not the point of the article. The point is a wiretapping law that doesn't apply was used to threaten and intimidate. Seems like I hear of people getting harassed because they take pictures of cops making arrests, etc.
If the guy is an idiot on his motorcycle, and a danger to other motorists - take his license. and hist motorcycle. Don't twist an unrelated law that doesn't apply. Especially when the twisting just seems to be an attempt to control perception.
"In a trend that we've seen across the country, police have become increasingly hostile to bystanders recording their actions. You can read some examples here, here and here."
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Modded "flamebait" because there is no "idiotic" mod? Yes, the plot twist in a beloved movie is roughly the equivalent to people being unable to play a beloved game.
Guess what I did in college...
failed to get laid?
Modding this "troll" leads me to suspect the mod may be suffering antenna envy. That and a severe sense-of-humor deficiency
Or Heinlein's Starship Troopers
No doubt the idea of over-charged batteries bursting into flame will be floated by alarmists.
FUD FUD FUD. No doubt the fear of over-reaction by the media will cause conspiracy theorists on internet boards to twist this to try and support their pet theory. The recommendations specifically cover bulk shipments on cargo carriers, not personal laptops from travelers on commercial flights. That is an important distinction. The former makes this a (nearly) no-brainer, and good work by the FAA. The latter interpretation of the headlines make this a great article to get everyone up in arms. Like it seems to have done to you.
Recommended Action: It is recommended that all air carriers institute additional procedures for safely transporting lithium batteries by aircraft:
1) Request customers to identify bulk shipments of currently excepted lithium batteries by information on airway bills and other documents provided by shippers offering shipments of lithium batteries.
2) Where feasible and appropriate, stow bulk shipments of lithium batteries in Class C cargo compartments or in locations where alternative fire suppression is available.
3) Evaluate the training, stowage, and communication protocols in your operation with respect to the transportation of lithium batteries in the event of an unrelated fire.
4) Pay special attention to ensuring careful handling and compliance with existing regulations covering the air transportation of Class 9 hazardous materials, including lithium batteries.
Yeah, that would be pretty scary. *rolls eyes*...That is about as likely to happen as a laptop bettery bursting into flames and taking a plane down study. Not impossible, but highly unlikely.
Blame the government that set up a no-win situation.
While you're at it, why not blame God?
What's the point of having cake, if I can't eat it? I've always been puzzled by that saying
Suspect doesn't mean guilty
If he doesn't have anything incriminating, why wouldn't he give up the password? He walks free and he'll probably get a nice amount of compensation from the police for being wrongly accused.
Somehow, I can't see anyone in a position of power saying "whoops we messed up, let's compensate you". Not unless they are somehow forced to. That is human nature. Since they went to the trouble of crafting and passing the law, the real interaction is "we expect (and will enforce) your cooperation"
You're a trusting AC, aren't you?
"Meeting with advisers" that just happened to be held at my favorite 5 star restaurant?
My fact-finding junket to a resort? You know, a chartered jet might be needed in order for me to meet appointments for campaign stops...
Wardrobe? Haircut?
While it's ain't personal income, it does get me things that are VERY nice for me personally.
...Anyways, I don't want to show up to work looking like I just graduated from college when I'm 40.
I do. I enjoy it, actually. I'm not alone. I'm still trying to figure what (if any) dress code is in effect. I'm sure there is a detailed one posted on the HR portion of our company web site. In actual practice, it seems to be "Don't show up naked". Casual for the folks on the floor, increasingly business like as you move up the management ladder. Of course, I'm married with children, and I have a job that I enjoy and I'm competent at. So the drive to impress others has been satisfied for the time being.
... I also hate the anti-piracy messages and studio branding.
I couldn't agree more. There are few things more irritating to me than spending money on a movie, to then be forced to sit through anti-piracy commercials and garbage because the format is DVD. I just bought the 3rd season of Big Bang Theory, and the first thing I did was put the episodes on my media server, THEN started watching. Heck, if I can buy WITHOUT getting the discs, I go that route. I'd be ok with never buying a DVD again, ever.
Sure. I hear the "dark ages" were good times. Has there ever been a time when we DIDN'T have a subset of people who were convinced it is/was their duty to stick their noses in other people's business?
To paraphrase Sgt Hulka: "Lighten up, ArsonSmith"
Ann Livermore - if anyone can prove you wrong, it's her.
40-53 million dollars says it was worth it. Hell, my wife just gave me the green light if I can get 40 million out of the deal.
Empty words. I have a hard time seeing the downside for Hurd here. He gets millions in severance. After the announcement today, I told one of my co-workers "he must've really messed up". However, when I look at the severance filing, can you really say "He fucked up"? Hell, I'm thinking he's a freaking genius except for 1 nagging question - I wonder how Mrs. Hurd is taking the news?
Since always. English law is no stranger to the eye-for-eye world view. Seems almost poetic. The correct term isn't "revenge" - its "balancing". Think "the scales of justice" and you'll understand the principle better.
America is at war.
Ummm - I don't think we are. That is part of the problem: "A mere declaration of war would not have made that kind of appealing ending much likelier, but it couldn't have hurt either. Sixty-five years ago, we declared war against Japan and Germany, and we fought that one tenaciously and decisively and won it conclusively. We did not send the same message before hostilities began with either Iraq or Afghanistan, and there we drift and dither still. Now, we await commissions and coalitions to help extricate us from the shambles Iraq has become and achieve the stable state that Afghanistan could still be. Knowing what we were getting into in the beginning — and saying so out loud — might have helped spare us and the world a lot of pain."
We understand. It's just not where our skills lie. Which means our interests will go effectively unrepresented on every issue. Which in my mind calls into question the legitimacy of the whole process; why should I accept the legitimacy of a process where I automatically lose every time?
Because there are advantages in doing so. Perhaps a bit of perspective is in order. Let's turn that the other way 'round and ask a related question: "Why should the non-Geeks cater to to your whims?"
You claim you understand, but I'm not sure you do. First off, you don't lose. Some, but not all of your interests are represented. You are fortunate enough to be educated. You have a computer, and are permitted to use it in a manner that allows you to express your views freely on /. with out having to fear being locked up or killed for doing so. I see that as evidence that your interests are being represented. There are exceptions (and I'm certain some nit-picker will find and list out every reason why I'm mistaken on this), but in a day-to-day living life scenario, that sounds more like a "win" than a "loss".
Yes, there are things that don't go your way. In any society, that is what happens. Compromise and cooperation. Just don't tell me you lose.
Unless your goal is to have it your way every time. Then, yes you lose...
"In a trend that we've seen across the country, police have become increasingly hostile to bystanders recording their actions. You can read some examples here, here and here."
Dell isn't forced to do anything - they played a huge part in creating the demand for the cheap prices for hardware.