"Of course being able to superimpose stuff on the vision field can be very useful. Esp for the military - semi occluded weapons and vehicles getting highlighted. Snipers being located either from the weapon recognition or via the "crack and thump"."
Or, it would be great for the BEACH!!
I seem to remember a few years back..I think it was Sony Nightshot video cameras, could use the IR sensor in it during the day, and with body heat signatures, you could kinda look through peoples' clothes. That would be cool if you could really put on your xray glasses and hit the beach or the streets and check out nekkid chicks everywhere....
Are there THAT many sidewalks/paths in the UK that you can only get to or see that isn't also next to a road?
Pretty much any sidewalk I know of, is right on the side of a road for cars. I'm not familiar with areas (outdoors) that are accessible only from human legs or something 2-3 wheeled.
Maybe it is an EU thing?
When they said paths, I at first thought of a path into/through the woods...not a public place like mentioned in the article.
"in short, if vehicle emissions are part of the "general Welfare" of the United States then Congress can indeed regulate emissions."
Well, if you let them define it THAT broadly, then they can pretty much do anything, eh? I mean heck...they don't even need that interstate commerce thing they've relied on so much.
No, I can't think the general Welfare part can be translated like you mentioned. If it could have, it would have by now, and I don't think they've used that ploy yet.
I think in the context that is part of the General Defense part...not a separate thing, basically defense of the US from foreign invaders, and the general welfare of the US with respect to the rest of the world.
"I'm really surprised to read that an iPhone subscription in the US costs $70 per month. "
Actually, I'm thinking of switching to save money...my current plan is starting to creep over $99/mo. I don't have texting on the current plan from Sprint...and it is starting to cost me as me and my friends are starting to use it more.
Yeah, the tethering things sucks on the iPhone, but, I understand there are ways around out.
But, to me, if I could get the iPhone with unlimited data and texting for the ballpark $80-$90/mo, it would be a good deal to me. I don't have a landline at home anymore, so I only pay cell phone.
My little mazdaspeed miata (turbo) gets pretty much 22 mpg city or hwy...(still, it is better than the 10 mpg I got on a good day with my 911 turbo I lost to Katrina, haha).
My bike, a Yamaha Roadliner (midnight) with cobra pipes...gets maybe an avg. of 29mpg...sometimes less if I'm heavy on the gas.
I guess I'm one of the few out there it seems, that isn't worried about gas prices, etc. At this point, I can afford it...so, I'm more interested in looks and peformance/fun than serious MPG.
I guess sadly, this new law when it fully hits, will relegate us all to choices of nothing but fugly, weak cars that are no longer fun to drive.
At least so far, they've not passed any serious laws about bikes....so at least for those of us who like to ride, we're still relatively free.
"There is a third alternative that no one has tried lately: some more efficient way of circulating air in the passenger cabin other than having the windows open. I imagine an air intake just below the windshield that was used to ventilate the cabin would have the potential to keep the passengers cool without the aerodynamic losses open windows produce."
Nothing short of COLD a/c air blowing on you will work down here during the late spring-early fall. In New Orleans (and surrounding areas like this in the deep south in the US), it is just too hot and humid to drive around sans AC.
Hell, at home, I turn the AC on about late Feb and turn it off again early November on average.
On the other hand, during the short 'winter' we have down here, I rarely have to turn on the heat in my house or my car.
Nice try, but your 'arguments' have literally nothing to do with what I was saying. You're somehow trying to say I would be against civil rights for US citizens. I dunno where you got that.
I was arguing that for some reason, the US federal govt. is not enforcing one of its few actual constitutional powers by not securing our border. They are not regulating immigration nor enforcing the immigration laws, and were actually trying against the majority of what the US citizenry wanted, by trying to give illegal immigrants amnesty under which rules, even more of the families could come over here...thus overloading social services, schools and ER rooms more than they already are.
Civil rights have nothing to do with trying to enforce laws regulating immigrations and proper protocol to follow to become a US citizen.
"How can this be done when politicians will do and say whatever to get the most votes thus allowing tyranny of the majority?"
Trouble is, once they get into office, they often forget their mandate given by the majority of voters. They don't listen.
A great example was a couple years ago when they got damned close to passing the last amnesty bill for illegals in the country. The majority of citizens in the US (often including many legal Latin visitors/citizens of the US) stating that they did not want this type bill passed, yet, congress and senate just ignored the polls out there showing a sizeable majority of US citizens being against this....and damned near passed it.
I guess enough of them listened at the end of it, but, seriously, if it was tyranny of the majority, it would have never gotten that far.
Politicians say and do anything to get and stay elected, but, you can plainly see that they are not responsive to their citizens they are supposed to represent...they are beholden to special interests, and corporations who give them $$.
"Given a choice, I'd go with the tyranny of the majority, rather than the tyranny of the minority. The minority has almost always ruled, historically. The concept of royalty, and the hocus pocus of religion were both designed for the purpose of enforcing minority rule. The majority may not be "good", but it is certainly less "evil"."
However, today, that tyranny of the minority is the small, but, HIGHLY vocal special interests. Especially well funded ones.
From the article: ""Quite often, students who are having problems concentrating tend to get up every ten minutes to watch TV, talk on the phone, take something out of the fridge, and a long list of other distractions."
Hell, doing that stuff on multiple breaks was about the ONLY way I could study. Sitting still in a totally quiet room would not get anything done for me studying or writing papers.
Even while working I had to have music and/or the tv on at least in the background. If I'm in a totally quiet room, that's when my mind wanders and I get distracted...
Maybe it is kinda like sleeping, to fall asleep, I really almost need to have the TV on, it is my nightlight. I set the timer to turn itself off after I fall asleep so that a loud commercial doesn't wake me late at night when at a light cycle of sleep. But, I have a hard time going to bed in a quiet, dark room.
"Because this friend knows so little about computers that they're going to end up asking the Geek Squad [geeksquad.com], or a similar outfit, to do it for them. "
Why don't 'you' offer to fix said friends computer for a price? That would save him the trip to the Geek Squad...
"I have to think a similar dual effect happened with regards to Dan Quayle. At the same time, none of Biden's gaffes have suggested that he can't spell."
No, but, if he has indeed divulged classified information, can't he be prosecuted for that?
""Fitzgerald indicted Libby on five counts: one count of obstruction of justice two counts of making false statements when interviewed by agents of the FBI, and two counts of perjury in his testimony before the grand jury."
Again it shows that the smart thing to do (especially if you ARE innocent) is if the feds/cops come around asking questions. Shut up, and lawyer up.
You know...it has always bothered me that the cops can lie to you with impunity, yet you get in trouble if you lie to them?
""Some women are OK, but most don't like to be condescended, and even get upset when they perceive the remotest hint of condescension. Feminist types are only the most rabid and vocal of those, but they are far from monopolizing those feelings.""
"My Lady is a chef so I lucked out there, but I do end up doing pretty much all the dishes."
Hey, that's cool.
I love to cook, but I HATE doing dishes...so, I always try to make that bargain.
I do tend to 'destroy' a kitchen when I'm really into it and doing a lot at once...so, at times, the clean up can be a BIG job. Geez, the time I did home made Turducken from scratch (deboning all birds, 3 different stuffings, etc)...took me like 2 days to make it, and I think I washed most every mixing bowl and pot in the place at least 3-4 times...hahaha.
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Just doing that will cut the profit...and take a lot of the crime out of it.
Start with pot...I mean, if people can grow it themselves, why buy from Juan the MX drug thug?
contacts.
Or, it would be great for the BEACH!!
I seem to remember a few years back..I think it was Sony Nightshot video cameras, could use the IR sensor in it during the day, and with body heat signatures, you could kinda look through peoples' clothes. That would be cool if you could really put on your xray glasses and hit the beach or the streets and check out nekkid chicks everywhere....
Talks about augmented reality that would SELL!!
Pretty much any sidewalk I know of, is right on the side of a road for cars. I'm not familiar with areas (outdoors) that are accessible only from human legs or something 2-3 wheeled.
Maybe it is an EU thing?
When they said paths, I at first thought of a path into/through the woods...not a public place like mentioned in the article.
Well, if you let them define it THAT broadly, then they can pretty much do anything, eh? I mean heck...they don't even need that interstate commerce thing they've relied on so much.
No, I can't think the general Welfare part can be translated like you mentioned. If it could have, it would have by now, and I don't think they've used that ploy yet.
I think in the context that is part of the General Defense part...not a separate thing, basically defense of the US from foreign invaders, and the general welfare of the US with respect to the rest of the world.
Actually, I'm thinking of switching to save money...my current plan is starting to creep over $99/mo. I don't have texting on the current plan from Sprint...and it is starting to cost me as me and my friends are starting to use it more.
Yeah, the tethering things sucks on the iPhone, but, I understand there are ways around out.
But, to me, if I could get the iPhone with unlimited data and texting for the ballpark $80-$90/mo, it would be a good deal to me. I don't have a landline at home anymore, so I only pay cell phone.
My little mazdaspeed miata (turbo) gets pretty much 22 mpg city or hwy...(still, it is better than the 10 mpg I got on a good day with my 911 turbo I lost to Katrina, haha).
My bike, a Yamaha Roadliner (midnight) with cobra pipes...gets maybe an avg. of 29mpg...sometimes less if I'm heavy on the gas.
I guess I'm one of the few out there it seems, that isn't worried about gas prices, etc. At this point, I can afford it...so, I'm more interested in looks and peformance/fun than serious MPG.
I guess sadly, this new law when it fully hits, will relegate us all to choices of nothing but fugly, weak cars that are no longer fun to drive.
At least so far, they've not passed any serious laws about bikes....so at least for those of us who like to ride, we're still relatively free.
Nothing short of COLD a/c air blowing on you will work down here during the late spring-early fall. In New Orleans (and surrounding areas like this in the deep south in the US), it is just too hot and humid to drive around sans AC.
Hell, at home, I turn the AC on about late Feb and turn it off again early November on average.
On the other hand, during the short 'winter' we have down here, I rarely have to turn on the heat in my house or my car.
Lighten up Francis.
Yeah, but you know what they say about mopeds.
Mopeds are like fat chicks, sure, they're both fun to 'ride', but, you don't want your friends to see you on either one of them.
Thank you, I'll be here all week.....try the veal.
Again, where in the Constitution does the Federal Govt. have the power to regulate emissions for every state??
I was arguing that for some reason, the US federal govt. is not enforcing one of its few actual constitutional powers by not securing our border. They are not regulating immigration nor enforcing the immigration laws, and were actually trying against the majority of what the US citizenry wanted, by trying to give illegal immigrants amnesty under which rules, even more of the families could come over here...thus overloading social services, schools and ER rooms more than they already are.
Civil rights have nothing to do with trying to enforce laws regulating immigrations and proper protocol to follow to become a US citizen.
Nice strawman.
Trouble is, once they get into office, they often forget their mandate given by the majority of voters. They don't listen.
A great example was a couple years ago when they got damned close to passing the last amnesty bill for illegals in the country. The majority of citizens in the US (often including many legal Latin visitors/citizens of the US) stating that they did not want this type bill passed, yet, congress and senate just ignored the polls out there showing a sizeable majority of US citizens being against this....and damned near passed it.
I guess enough of them listened at the end of it, but, seriously, if it was tyranny of the majority, it would have never gotten that far.
Politicians say and do anything to get and stay elected, but, you can plainly see that they are not responsive to their citizens they are supposed to represent...they are beholden to special interests, and corporations who give them $$.
However, today, that tyranny of the minority is the small, but, HIGHLY vocal special interests. Especially well funded ones.
Hell, doing that stuff on multiple breaks was about the ONLY way I could study. Sitting still in a totally quiet room would not get anything done for me studying or writing papers.
Even while working I had to have music and/or the tv on at least in the background. If I'm in a totally quiet room, that's when my mind wanders and I get distracted...
Maybe it is kinda like sleeping, to fall asleep, I really almost need to have the TV on, it is my nightlight. I set the timer to turn itself off after I fall asleep so that a loud commercial doesn't wake me late at night when at a light cycle of sleep. But, I have a hard time going to bed in a quiet, dark room.
Err....for some reason you like giving half your shit away every few years when it is time to upgrade to a 'newer' model?
Doesn't that pretty much sum up most all women you've met?
They're all a little psychotic to some extent.
"It's not the size of the wand...but, the MAGIC behind it!!
Why don't 'you' offer to fix said friends computer for a price? That would save him the trip to the Geek Squad...
No, but, if he has indeed divulged classified information, can't he be prosecuted for that?
Again it shows that the smart thing to do (especially if you ARE innocent) is if the feds/cops come around asking questions. Shut up, and lawyer up.
You know...it has always bothered me that the cops can lie to you with impunity, yet you get in trouble if you lie to them?
Fuck her, she's just a woman, and there are plenty more where she came from.
Who cares? They're just women...
and...it isnt' like we're talking about other countries...this is the US we're talking about.
Hey, that's cool.
I love to cook, but I HATE doing dishes...so, I always try to make that bargain.
I do tend to 'destroy' a kitchen when I'm really into it and doing a lot at once...so, at times, the clean up can be a BIG job. Geez, the time I did home made Turducken from scratch (deboning all birds, 3 different stuffings, etc)...took me like 2 days to make it, and I think I washed most every mixing bowl and pot in the place at least 3-4 times...hahaha.