Now, what 'cha do, is, through some convaluted logic, show that the personal information observed by the iDownload people is getting into the hands of terrorists, and then watch the SWAT teams decend on their offices.
What we need is for IBM to release a Spyware-removal tool. iDownload sues IBM, and then cue "Ride of the Valkaries" as IBM's lawyers enter the courtroom.
Ehh... I'd use swords with a shorter reach. That keeps iDownload from getting inside the reach of someone with a broadsword, stabbing them in the eye with the pen, and then taking the broadsword.
This isn't particularly a matter of Sales taxes. This is a matter of cigarette taxes. You can go across state lines to buy a book or another item at a lower sales tax rate. It happens all the time in Oregon (we don't have a sales tax, so we get Washingtonians going across the river to take advantage of this).
Cigarette Taxes, on the other hand, have always been very strictly enforced. IANAL but IIRC, purchasing cigarettes in a state with a lower cigarette tax and taking them to a state with a higher cigarette tax, especially with the intent to sell, can be considered cigarette smuggling (that isn't precisely what the actual crime they'll charge you with, but that's what I've heard it described as).
Should several states decide to hit up Amazon and various other companies for consumer records so they can hit those purchasers for sales tax revanue, this could cause such a hullabalou (sp?) that it could make it up to the national legislature, or even the Supreme Court, and receive (negative) national news media attention. That is more then I doubt state legislatiors would want.
Well, where do you live? I plugged my address in, and not only did it find where I live, but that also that my street doesn't go all the way through (there's a some road, a big bunch of trees that you have to go through two intersections for.) I also really dig the little balloon thing that comes up when you click on a particular direction (turn right onto 5th St or whatever). I'm definately going to start using Google Maps over Mapquest.
For friends and family, I let them name their price, the catch being "+ expenses". If the computer is so badly messed up that parts have to be replaced or specific software (that either I or they don't have, depending on the kind of software) has to be purchased, I will bill them for it (however, I will let them know first).
Well, Stargate is (as I've said about 3 more times) broadcasting on some UPN affliiates (like mine here in Oregon). Specifically it's got the Sunday Night time slot (right after Enterprise).
Yes, they are planning on funding a reality TV special where Rick Berman and Brandon Braga get their heads stuck literally where they are figuratively, up their asses. There are also plans for a sequel where they are B&B's heads are extracated, and then hunted down by hordes of furious Star Trek fans & killed, very, very painfully. The sequel will be on Pay Per View.
However, if you don't have cable, then you are fucked. (Well, you've got Stargate SG-1 running on my local UPN Affliate after Enterprise, but I could see that getting dropped too, once Enterprise goes away).
How does programming work for radio (in terms of recording at certain times). How about radio time-shifting (pausing live radio & so forth), and how is the sound quality?
Or, alternatively, if you and a bunch of roommates are college students, you can use this to save money on textbooks (although you save more money from buying used on Amazon rather than their list price.
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Star Raiders on the Atari 800. That was good times.
Nope, Shadowrun Reference. A Thor Shot is a kinetic energy strike. Think Big Rock dropped on you from orbit.
But... but... what about the stabbity goodness?
Now, what 'cha do, is, through some convaluted logic, show that the personal information observed by the iDownload people is getting into the hands of terrorists, and then watch the SWAT teams decend on their offices.
What we need is for IBM to release a Spyware-removal tool. iDownload sues IBM, and then cue "Ride of the Valkaries" as IBM's lawyers enter the courtroom.
Ehh... I'd use swords with a shorter reach. That keeps iDownload from getting inside the reach of someone with a broadsword, stabbing them in the eye with the pen, and then taking the broadsword.
Two words: Thor. Shot.
In theory, yes. In practice, not so much.
Cigarette Taxes, on the other hand, have always been very strictly enforced. IANAL but IIRC, purchasing cigarettes in a state with a lower cigarette tax and taking them to a state with a higher cigarette tax, especially with the intent to sell, can be considered cigarette smuggling (that isn't precisely what the actual crime they'll charge you with, but that's what I've heard it described as).
Should several states decide to hit up Amazon and various other companies for consumer records so they can hit those purchasers for sales tax revanue, this could cause such a hullabalou (sp?) that it could make it up to the national legislature, or even the Supreme Court, and receive (negative) national news media attention. That is more then I doubt state legislatiors would want.
I have to admit, the image of SCO's headquarters getting hit by a Thor Strike makes me feel warm and fuzzy inside.
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And if you're interested in buying some Soma, can I also interest you in some Prozium?
Don't you mean firing a cannon at the executive producer of Star Trek?
Some people don't have cable or satellite you insensitive clod!
What street is your mailbox on?
Well, where do you live? I plugged my address in, and not only did it find where I live, but that also that my street doesn't go all the way through (there's a some road, a big bunch of trees that you have to go through two intersections for.) I also really dig the little balloon thing that comes up when you click on a particular direction (turn right onto 5th St or whatever). I'm definately going to start using Google Maps over Mapquest.
For friends and family, I let them name their price, the catch being "+ expenses". If the computer is so badly messed up that parts have to be replaced or specific software (that either I or they don't have, depending on the kind of software) has to be purchased, I will bill them for it (however, I will let them know first).
I didn't mind so much. I got a either a cheap CD case out of the bargain, or a metal case that can hold 2 CDs. Either way, I win!
Yeah. It's not on my Klingon language page. I'm going to Quo'nos this weekend and I'm looking for a place that serves good gagh.
Well, Stargate is (as I've said about 3 more times) broadcasting on some UPN affliiates (like mine here in Oregon). Specifically it's got the Sunday Night time slot (right after Enterprise).
Yes, they are planning on funding a reality TV special where Rick Berman and Brandon Braga get their heads stuck literally where they are figuratively, up their asses. There are also plans for a sequel where they are B&B's heads are extracated, and then hunted down by hordes of furious Star Trek fans & killed, very, very painfully. The sequel will be on Pay Per View.
My local affilliate airs it on Sunday nights, right before Stargate SG-1, you insensitive clod!
However, if you don't have cable, then you are fucked. (Well, you've got Stargate SG-1 running on my local UPN Affliate after Enterprise, but I could see that getting dropped too, once Enterprise goes away).
I live in Oregon, no sales tax anyway! (Insensitve clod).
How does programming work for radio (in terms of recording at certain times). How about radio time-shifting (pausing live radio & so forth), and how is the sound quality?
Or, alternatively, if you and a bunch of roommates are college students, you can use this to save money on textbooks (although you save more money from buying used on Amazon rather than their list price.