So do public parks, but that does not mean that the government has the legal or moral authority to censor what people say in those public areas.
Actually, it is illegal for a woman to expose a nipple in most public parks in the United States, but it's a state or local matter. The crime is called "indecent exposure". And yes, overzealous cops have arrested breast feeding women.
AFAIK, the only exception is at designated nude beaches.
Michael Powell is not my "representative."
So who is your representative in Washington DC? Chances are he or she sounded off in a sound bite for pure political gain, especially if he or she is a Republican.
I'd like to point out that Libertarians are for less taxes and for smaller government. Republicans are for less taxes for the rich, corporate welfare, bigger government that spends more and increases the deficit, and leaving the responsibility of paying the piper to others.
Of course the fed abuses its control over money, thats why conservatives want a smaller fed.
Which is why a true conservative would oppose the Bush administration. He threatens to grow the government to a greater extent than even the liberal Kerry.
I'm not so sure about this. They are arguably not using the entire movie, since they are omitting and replacing the soundtrack.
How much of the movie they are using is a finer point for debate. It's been said that the soundtrack is 50% of a movie, in terms of impact. Less subjective might be a raw data analysis; what is the ratio between the video and the audio?
Allowing artists or inventors to profit from creative work is unconstitutional unless it demonstrably contributes to that end.
Wrong. The last part is somewhat* correct, insofar as that the reason for giving an artist a limited monopoly on his work is to encourage innovation. But to say that "allowing something is unconstitutional" is bullshit, or at the very least, poorly stated. There is nothing in the constitution that would expressly prohibit an artist from profiting from his work. It would be absurd if it did, but it doesn't. So, if it's not prohibited, it's permissible, i.e., allowed.
*There is nothing in the constitution that provides for such demonstrations (of contributions towards innovation). That copyright will benefit innovation is assumed, and (obviously) copyrights are not granted on a case by case basis depending on how well it can be demonstrated that the copyright will lead to innovation.
There's a saying, "The smellier the hippy, the bigger the trust fund."
That being said, allow me to steer us back to the topic, by noting that the Dead had a sound business model. They made a great deal of money from their shows. They grew and maintained their fan base by such fan friendly policies.
I went to one Dead show in the 80s and never went to another, because I couldn't stand the Deadheads. On the other hand, I went to see the Jerry Garcia Band 8 times. I'm sure most of the audience at those performances were Deadheads, but they weren't the really annoying (and smelly) idiots.
"Even though the rapist is freed, and precedent is set, the court isn't saying it's okay to rape someone."
To follow your analogy, would you then consider profiting by selling unauthorized shows to be such a "rape"? (obviously that's too strong a word, and I'm sure neither of us mean to equate it that way)
He wasn't making an analogy. He was making a statement:
Just because the law is wrong doesn't mean the court endorses the crime.
and then backing up the statement with an example.
Analogy is a completely different rhetorical device. Analogy is not even implied in his post.
Before Iraq, most U.S. reconstruction/humanitarian efforts were funneled through USAID. DoD is handling this for the first time ever in Iraq.
So, it shouldn't be too surprising that:
1) All humanitarian efforts in Iraq are targets (whether or not their getting funding from DoD, there's still the stigma).
2) DoD hasn't been able to effectively use the 18 billion earmarked. (They don't have the infrastructure, procurement channels, or experience.)
Another problem is that most of the reconstruction contracts are going to foreign companies*, not local ones. This adds to the impression that the reconstruction efforts are part of an invasion by an outside force.
This is one of the specific examples of how the current administration is screwing up in Iraq.
*If you are an Iraqi, Halliburton is a foreign company.
Just to name a few, the Mac II LC was exactly thart. Quen the IIci and IICX and the Quadra 700 series, the PowerMac 6100, the 8500, the 8600 and the 800 and 900 series, the Beige G3 and pretty much any tower thereafter (Blue & White G3, the G4 and G5 towers) etc.
Have you wrestled with removing the case cover from a Ci, a 6100, a 8500 (!!!), or a Beige G3 Desktop? There is only one screw, but they can be bear to open up, especially the 8500. I'm not sure how easy the LC, the Cx, the Quadra 700 were to open up and replace components because I don't have that experience, but I seem to remember that the Cx had the same form factor as the Ci. The Centris 650/Quadra 650 wasn't a picnic either.
The big change came with the 8600, which had hinged side panel. I seem to remember that the G3 Beige Tower had similar. The B & W G3s and the G4 towers improved on this greatly, with the motherboard attached to the door, so it when you flip down the door, there is the motherboard, horizontal before you, ready for you to add RAM or PCI cards. The HDs were then easily accessible in sleds on the floor of the tower.
However, the internal design of the new iMac is a real breakthrough. Easy accessibility when space is so limited is a non-trivial problem, and it's obvious that someone worked really hard at this.
I also have a bone to pick with the poster of TFA, boredMDer. He calls whoever took the iMac apart stupid. So, if you read this bMD, how stupid is it for a tech site to take apart and examine computer equipment. Would you call reviewers at Tom's Hardware stupid because they voided the warranty on equipment they open up? If you explore the site a little bit, you'll see that they take apart iBooks and Powerbooks as well. Calling the site stupid was stupid. If you can't read Japanese, there is a (admittedly humorous) Babelfish link on the index page! Get a clue, man!
Actually a rotary phone does not use timing what so ever.
Surely there is some timing involved somewhere? There must be a way to differentiate between the numbers dialed, otherwise dialing a 4 then a 5 would yield a nine, etc.
You're right about the current, although you don't have to lick the wire to discover this, merely use your teeth to strip the insulation from the wire. And hope the line doesn't ring at just that moment. =) (BTW, for those playing at home, it's a very light tingle, not a big shock.)
That's very interesting info about the two-tone grid. Thanks!
There's been a lot of talk about tort reform some how being this cure for the problems of our healthcare system.
Instead, how about doing away with medical licensing? Or make such licensing optional? That would certainly bring down the cost of medical care! Imagine if your MD had to compete with faith healers, curanderos, practitioners of Chinese medicine? Why should only MDs be allowed to prescribe medicine?
If you're a true libertarian, you'll agree with me. Not necessarily, you skaffen, but anyone reading this who claims to be for a free market.
So you'd vote for Sadaam, someone who wants to destroy America, over Bush.
Actions speak louder than words. Bush has done more to destroy this country that Sadam ever could hope to in a million years.
I fail to understand those who want Bush dead or find electing the mentally ill or foreign-born sponsors of terrorism preferable to reelecting Bush.
Then you need a better dictionary. By the way, I never suggested that I wanted Bush dead. I'm not sure where you got that idea. Or are you just putting words in my mouth? I just want him to go back to Texas permanently.
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So do public parks, but that does not mean that the government has the legal or moral authority to censor what people say in those public areas.
Actually, it is illegal for a woman to expose a nipple in most public parks in the United States, but it's a state or local matter. The crime is called "indecent exposure". And yes, overzealous cops have arrested breast feeding women.
AFAIK, the only exception is at designated nude beaches.
Michael Powell is not my "representative."
So who is your representative in Washington DC? Chances are he or she sounded off in a sound bite for pure political gain, especially if he or she is a Republican.
You remember the congressional hearings with Frank Zappa and Dee Snider? Tipper and Al Gore? Any of that ring a bell?
This might interest you.
I'd like to point out that Libertarians are for less taxes and for smaller government. Republicans are for less taxes for the rich, corporate welfare, bigger government that spends more and increases the deficit, and leaving the responsibility of paying the piper to others.
If you guys are bringing the punch, I'll bring the ice cream.
Of course the fed abuses its control over money, thats why conservatives want a smaller fed.
Which is why a true conservative would oppose the Bush administration. He threatens to grow the government to a greater extent than even the liberal Kerry.
I'm not so sure about this. They are arguably not using the entire movie, since they are omitting and replacing the soundtrack.
How much of the movie they are using is a finer point for debate. It's been said that the soundtrack is 50% of a movie, in terms of impact. Less subjective might be a raw data analysis; what is the ratio between the video and the audio?
I actually thought it was pretty funny.
Except Jobs is not guilty of foisting Jar Jar Binks on the Mac zealots. Although a lot of people were upset with how Jobs handled the clone wars.
Allowing artists or inventors to profit from creative work is unconstitutional unless it demonstrably contributes to that end.
Wrong. The last part is somewhat* correct, insofar as that the reason for giving an artist a limited monopoly on his work is to encourage innovation. But to say that "allowing something is unconstitutional" is bullshit, or at the very least, poorly stated. There is nothing in the constitution that would expressly prohibit an artist from profiting from his work. It would be absurd if it did, but it doesn't. So, if it's not prohibited, it's permissible, i.e., allowed.
*There is nothing in the constitution that provides for such demonstrations (of contributions towards innovation). That copyright will benefit innovation is assumed, and (obviously) copyrights are not granted on a case by case basis depending on how well it can be demonstrated that the copyright will lead to innovation.
The main diff is that those drugs you see advertised probably don't work, other than the placebo effect.
There's a saying, "The smellier the hippy, the bigger the trust fund."
That being said, allow me to steer us back to the topic, by noting that the Dead had a sound business model. They made a great deal of money from their shows. They grew and maintained their fan base by such fan friendly policies.
I went to one Dead show in the 80s and never went to another, because I couldn't stand the Deadheads. On the other hand, I went to see the Jerry Garcia Band 8 times. I'm sure most of the audience at those performances were Deadheads, but they weren't the really annoying (and smelly) idiots.
Great... The Post or USA Today. Nice choice. It's like asking a man with peanut allergies if he'd prefer smooth or chunky.
I'm glad you're referring to newspapers and not bukake.
That is the sort of errant pedantry up with which I will not put.
To follow your analogy, would you then consider profiting by selling unauthorized shows to be such a "rape"? (obviously that's too strong a word, and I'm sure neither of us mean to equate it that way)
He wasn't making an analogy. He was making a statement:
and then backing up the statement with an example.
Analogy is a completely different rhetorical device. Analogy is not even implied in his post.
Before Iraq, most U.S. reconstruction/humanitarian efforts were funneled through USAID. DoD is handling this for the first time ever in Iraq.
So, it shouldn't be too surprising that:
1) All humanitarian efforts in Iraq are targets (whether or not their getting funding from DoD, there's still the stigma).
2) DoD hasn't been able to effectively use the 18 billion earmarked. (They don't have the infrastructure, procurement channels, or experience.)
Another problem is that most of the reconstruction contracts are going to foreign companies*, not local ones. This adds to the impression that the reconstruction efforts are part of an invasion by an outside force.
This is one of the specific examples of how the current administration is screwing up in Iraq.
*If you are an Iraqi, Halliburton is a foreign company.
Pardon me if this is foolish, but what about terraforming craters, thus limiting the amount of atmosphere you need to replenish?
If your robot has a sick vivisectionist fantasy.
Have you wrestled with removing the case cover from a Ci, a 6100, a 8500 (!!!), or a Beige G3 Desktop? There is only one screw, but they can be bear to open up, especially the 8500. I'm not sure how easy the LC, the Cx, the Quadra 700 were to open up and replace components because I don't have that experience, but I seem to remember that the Cx had the same form factor as the Ci. The Centris 650/Quadra 650 wasn't a picnic either.
The big change came with the 8600, which had hinged side panel. I seem to remember that the G3 Beige Tower had similar. The B & W G3s and the G4 towers improved on this greatly, with the motherboard attached to the door, so it when you flip down the door, there is the motherboard, horizontal before you, ready for you to add RAM or PCI cards. The HDs were then easily accessible in sleds on the floor of the tower.
However, the internal design of the new iMac is a real breakthrough. Easy accessibility when space is so limited is a non-trivial problem, and it's obvious that someone worked really hard at this.
I also have a bone to pick with the poster of TFA, boredMDer. He calls whoever took the iMac apart stupid. So, if you read this bMD, how stupid is it for a tech site to take apart and examine computer equipment. Would you call reviewers at Tom's Hardware stupid because they voided the warranty on equipment they open up? If you explore the site a little bit, you'll see that they take apart iBooks and Powerbooks as well. Calling the site stupid was stupid. If you can't read Japanese, there is a (admittedly humorous) Babelfish link on the index page! Get a clue, man!
I've seen articles that could be modded as trolls, but this is the first article I've seen that should be modded off topic.
Actually a rotary phone does not use timing what so ever.
Surely there is some timing involved somewhere? There must be a way to differentiate between the numbers dialed, otherwise dialing a 4 then a 5 would yield a nine, etc.
You're right about the current, although you don't have to lick the wire to discover this, merely use your teeth to strip the insulation from the wire. And hope the line doesn't ring at just that moment. =) (BTW, for those playing at home, it's a very light tingle, not a big shock.)
That's very interesting info about the two-tone grid. Thanks!
More like a cray
Interesting.
There's been a lot of talk about tort reform some how being this cure for the problems of our healthcare system.
Instead, how about doing away with medical licensing? Or make such licensing optional? That would certainly bring down the cost of medical care! Imagine if your MD had to compete with faith healers, curanderos, practitioners of Chinese medicine? Why should only MDs be allowed to prescribe medicine?
If you're a true libertarian, you'll agree with me. Not necessarily, you skaffen, but anyone reading this who claims to be for a free market.
Here's the thing about comparing FOX to news outlets: Bias is one thing, but being the main propaganda organ of a political party is another.
Now regarding CNN's leftist political bias: Why is Robert Novak still considered a journalist?
This country has confused news and entertainment.
No, some people have confused news and propaganda.
So you'd vote for Sadaam, someone who wants to destroy America, over Bush.
Actions speak louder than words. Bush has done more to destroy this country that Sadam ever could hope to in a million years.
I fail to understand those who want Bush dead or find electing the mentally ill or foreign-born sponsors of terrorism preferable to reelecting Bush.
Then you need a better dictionary. By the way, I never suggested that I wanted Bush dead. I'm not sure where you got that idea. Or are you just putting words in my mouth? I just want him to go back to Texas permanently.