Because of the costs of developing the hardware in the first place. That, and the collosal failure of the Space Shuttle concept to live up to the over-stated sales hype.
Go back to their site, then click on the Tornado photo on the left. When the page finishes loading, select the link (left-rn, bottomish) which reads "Click here to buy a TornadoFuelSaver for only $69.97!".
Now, select a 2001, Chrysler, PT Cruiser (it's my wife's car really - I drive a '98 Wrangler).
Now, select the only option - "4 cyl. 2.4 (KI-60)"
Now you should see the cart with the Tornado AND 2 other items you did NOT ask for. Yes? No??
I thought I ws the only one doing this. Works really well, tho can be a bit to manage at times. Especially if you do business with more than a few online retailers.
What's been tweaking MY panties lately are the growing number of cart-spammer retailers who add things to your cart without your knowledge or permission and expect you to notice the items at checkout and remove them at that point.
Well, I enjoyed a book by L.E. Modessit Jr. recently, titled "The Ghost of the Revelator"
Not fantasy or horror as the title may suggest, but rather an interesting tale of a modern world with a slightly different past. Especially interesting for me was the computer technology - advnaced Babbage Engines. Fun stuff there...
With a top speed approaching 40mph (as reported on CNN this morning) those contraptions are definately NOT suitable for sidewalks and should be licensed as any other motorized transport.
So only caring organizations like politicos and bible-thumpers are allowed to call now.
Of course, individual charities and politicians seem to call and ask for money about 3-7 times per day (each). Do they REALLY think I'm going to vote for THEM just because they spam me via telephony? Or that "Jesus saves" over POTS?
Please re-read the article:
"A patent application covering attempts to count, measure and compare"
They arent looking to patent the method or the discovery - merely the ATTEMPT to count, measure, and compare.
Can I now get a patent for my attempt to tie my shoes? FWIW, I wear sandals - mostly.
Perhaps, but what did they steal again? It'd colorless, odorless, and has absolutely no tactile significance. Kind of like time... So maybe now I can sue the bastich in front of me on the freeway for going too slow and stealing my precious time... I know - I'll call the FBI and have them investigate this time-theft... maybe it's a conspiracy of time-bandits stealing MY time and selling it on the black market.
So then, the FBI should be called in for ALL contractual disputes? Uhh.. big negative there ol' buddy. Breaking a contract is NOT a criminal offense unless proven in a "Court of Law" (sound familiar?) that the breaking of said contract is a deliberate and intentional act to defraud.
Don't believe me? Call the police next time someone breaks a contract with you. "Sorry Mr. Spewchoke but there's nothing we can do. It's for the courts to decide."
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Because of the costs of developing the hardware in the first place. That, and the collosal failure of the Space Shuttle concept to live up to the over-stated sales hype.
>>than it is selling features, reliability, etc.
That goes DOUBLE for people looking to (re)gain employment.
Now, select a 2001, Chrysler, PT Cruiser (it's my wife's car really - I drive a '98 Wrangler).
Now, select the only option - "4 cyl. 2.4 (KI-60)"
Now you should see the cart with the Tornado AND 2 other items you did NOT ask for. Yes? No??
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What's been tweaking MY panties lately are the growing number of cart-spammer retailers who add things to your cart without your knowledge or permission and expect you to notice the items at checkout and remove them at that point.
So the data contained in an email is "communication" or "speech" and is protected... Including spam... and email viruses?
Where d'ya suppose ya gotta put yer finger to turn the thing on??
Can you honestly say that with the myriad hackers growing bored with the X-box, they won't try to mod the Seg? It's inevitable.
Well, I enjoyed a book by L.E. Modessit Jr. recently, titled "The Ghost of the Revelator"
Not fantasy or horror as the title may suggest, but rather an interesting tale of a modern world with a slightly different past. Especially interesting for me was the computer technology - advnaced Babbage Engines. Fun stuff there...
With a top speed approaching 40mph (as reported on CNN this morning) those contraptions are definately NOT suitable for sidewalks and should be licensed as any other motorized transport.
IMHO
Have had in CO for some time now as well.
So only caring organizations like politicos and bible-thumpers are allowed to call now.
Of course, individual charities and politicians seem to call and ask for money about 3-7 times per day (each). Do they REALLY think I'm going to vote for THEM just because they spam me via telephony? Or that "Jesus saves" over POTS?
Please re-read the article: "A patent application covering attempts to count, measure and compare" They arent looking to patent the method or the discovery - merely the ATTEMPT to count, measure, and compare. Can I now get a patent for my attempt to tie my shoes? FWIW, I wear sandals - mostly.
Perhaps, but what did they steal again? It'd colorless, odorless, and has absolutely no tactile significance. Kind of like time... So maybe now I can sue the bastich in front of me on the freeway for going too slow and stealing my precious time... I know - I'll call the FBI and have them investigate this time-theft... maybe it's a conspiracy of time-bandits stealing MY time and selling it on the black market.
So then, the FBI should be called in for ALL contractual disputes? Uhh.. big negative there ol' buddy. Breaking a contract is NOT a criminal offense unless proven in a "Court of Law" (sound familiar?) that the breaking of said contract is a deliberate and intentional act to defraud. Don't believe me? Call the police next time someone breaks a contract with you. "Sorry Mr. Spewchoke but there's nothing we can do. It's for the courts to decide."