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  1. Re:Callous disregard of safety on EU Conducts Test Flights To Assess Impact of Volcanic Ash On Aircraft · · Score: 1

    They will resume flights. Than at some point, grit being what it is, hell your damn CAR has an air cleaner, an engine will fail prematurely. Then it's one engine landing or lights out. They might still fly, but I bet they won't be too full...

  2. Re:You Can't Fight the Internet on California Family Fights For Privacy, Relief From Cyber-Harassment · · Score: 5, Insightful

    Bullshit, period. The CHP workers were just plain wrong to release the photos unless they go through their public information office. Ya, once out they are in the wild, but they shouldn't BE in the wild. The boss has control, the pics are CHP property. Suing the CHP will probably be worthwhile to the family ($$$, hey I pass no judgment on that) but it will Definitely tighten up any loose cannons at the CHP. The workers that did this should be held strictly accountable for any pain and suffering by the family through their negligence and the CHP must be made to enforce that on the rest of them. Oh, BTW I am in that line of work and it would never occur to me to pull such a stupid stunt. DMC

  3. Snow buildup on LED lights on New York City Street Lights To Go LED · · Score: 1

    A couple of years ago I was driving in Maine during a snowstorm. The yellow and green light bulbs were clear, but the red ones, apparently LED bulbs (I was told that), were totally covered with windblown snow. A dangerous situation. I was told they don't produce enough heat to melt the snow off them. I suggested little heaters for them. Think about it...

  4. So who was fooled here? The federal judge. on RIAA Sues 19-Year-Old Transplant Patient · · Score: 1

    From TFA, the judge ruled against her for lack of response to the suit. Actually rather correct of the judge, I'll bet what's left of my eye teeth that the RIAA did NOT say, "Oh, she's in and out of the hospital. Serving her was a real pain in the ass"... The attorney that's taking her case said something about a 60 page service. Not clear when he got the docs. So, start from the beginning. Check for defects in the proof of service then take it from there. IANAL, but I do follow this stuff as a, um, hobbyist. Who knows, they might not have libeled her, but they might have defamed her character, so that action might just be possible. Will be fun to watch, break out the popcorn. D

  5. Best technique: Wait two weeks. on The Sun Has First Spotless Month Since 1913 · · Score: 3, Informative

    Best technique: Wait two weeks. The Sun's rotation is about 27 days.

  6. Re:oh ok on NIST Releases Report On WTC 7 Collapse · · Score: 3, Informative

    It's like this: It's steel and concrete. Each floor is 200 feet square. That's about one acre. Picture a poured concrete pad of one acre suspended by a (really strong) rope. Cut the rope, it goes straight down. Now try to push it sideways. The inertia of the mass of the concrete resists that force. Gravity wants to pull it straight down. So it wants (cause this is smart concrete and has a choice)to go down. (Insert your own lewd thought here) A pancaking building is doing just that. The weakened steel joints cannot bear the force of the weight above it and snaps. Once you set that mass in motion, and the momentum builds up, it is inevitable that it come straight down. Remember, the building was 110 stories of an acre of concrete each. Such an enormous mass needs an enormous force to do anything but come straight down.

  7. Glenn Reynolds link on Police Director Sues AOL For Critical Blogger's Name · · Score: 1
  8. Burn it on How Would You Prefer To Send Sensitive Data? · · Score: 1

    Burn it to a disk and mail it. Registered mail, if you are REALLY paranoid. Cost is about $5.00. Security? Priceless.

  9. Re:I wonder what else China will do... on China to Deploy Secure GPS by 2010 · · Score: 1

    Funny thing, the article mentions Japan, but not Taiwan. Maybe the thing IS about Taiwan. There are treaties in place between the US and Taiwan: http://usinfo.state.gov/eap/Archive_Index/Taiwan_Relations_Act.htmlTaiwanRelationsAct-USDepartmentofState So, maybe the build IS about a deterrent against the US in case of a move on Taiwan.

  10. Re:USA has no national goals on China Plans to Surpass the U.S. in Nanotech Development · · Score: 1

    "The kiwis had a corner in their warehouse with a couple of SGI workstations. The kiwis achieved more with their math modelling because the math guy was onsite and slept on the floor next to his computers. They used what equipment they had with maximum effectiveness." Or maybe he just knew more about boats. Sometimes a combination of smarts with hands on knowledge works out just fine. The 'dead reconing' effect.

  11. Re:Unfortunately, on China Plans to Surpass the U.S. in Nanotech Development · · Score: 1

    Well, you're a troll. Since when does 'conservative Christianity' have to do with nano research? I agree the research will happen. You confusing it with 'government lack of sponsorship for stem cell' research? Oh, IANACC

  12. Re:Analog has its place on Analog Cell Phone Network Shuts Down Monday · · Score: 1

    Nope, it's off. I just don't want it stolen from the car, that's all.

  13. Re:Analog has its place on Analog Cell Phone Network Shuts Down Monday · · Score: 3, Interesting

    I can take mine into jury duty because it's old. No camera, no need to leave it in an unsecure location (like the car). So I guess I'm screwed.

  14. Will the army fire on its own citizens? on US Set to Use Spy Satellites on US Citizens · · Score: 1

    The whole 'violent overthrow' scenario MIGHT be a bit overblown. It assumes the willingness of the US armed forces to open fire on its own civilian population. Got to keep in mind, Stalin had the KGB to keep the Red Army in line. Look at the typical US soldier in the sandbox. Most of them are intelligent, ethical and honest folks. Will they obey an order to murder US citizens or will they refuse what could be considered an illegal order? Kind of off topic here. The real issue is civilian access to military hardware. I trust the average serviceman more than I trust agressive prosecutors and police brass.

  15. It doesn't have to be very long on Nanowires of Unlimited Length · · Score: 1

    It doesn't have to be very long to be woven into long ropes. Fibers are short, then woven. So it would seem that something 40 cm long could just do the trick.

  16. Re:Freedom of Information, analog hole. on WV Assessor Sues to Keep Tax Maps Off the Internet · · Score: 1

    Most dealings I've had, the registry of deeds will charge a dollar a page, books can't leave the room, so you're stuck. Not too bad, it probably covers their costs and then some, but not unreasonable. Assessors info where I come from is online, including all owner info. It's all public record. Maps are available online, probably can be downloaded or printed, but I see a lot of hosting companies that want you to download nifty software to print it for a fee. I lined up a digital camera facing the monitor and took a picture of my own plot map. It's like the digital version of the analog hole. 'LOL'

  17. Re:Of course men not obsolete just yet on Sperm Made From Female Bone Marrow, Men Obsolete? · · Score: 1

    Well, maybe a man CAN be a splendid nest maker. He just might not have many chicks...

  18. Re:In archaic terms... on The iPhone Meets the Fourth Amendment · · Score: 2, Insightful

    A phrase found in the Constitution and Bill of Rights is "Congress shall make no law..." Simple. It means that the government shall make no law regarding the subject at hand. The Founding Fathers weren't dummies. They knew it was easier to deal with absolute rights (like freedom of the press) than to give Congress ways to find clever loopholes.

  19. It's their job on EPA Asserts Executive Privilege In CA Emissions Case · · Score: 4, Insightful

    They are supposed to provide "frank and honest opinions". It's their job. That's why we pay them. If they are afraid to tell the truth, then something is seriously amiss, and we must suspect some meddling (possibly corporate) in the process.

  20. Re:I'm not sure on Cloverfield Discussion · · Score: 1

    I saw it today. I thought it was great. I was close, got no vertigo at all, but then again I don't get seasick either. I think to shift from 'shaky first person camera' to some type of stable platform might interfere with the continuity of the film. And, ya, there were a lot of unanswered questions. That is what happens when you are in the moment. You don't know shit.

  21. Re:I can hear the excuses already... on Green Light for Human/Animal Hybrids · · Score: 1

    Brundlefly is not amused...

  22. Re:EULA on Ford Claims Ownership Of Your Pictures · · Score: 1

    Well, acknowledge the copyright/trademark. Maybe like this: Dear Ford, we're doing a calendar of our (OUR) cars and wondered if you would be interested in sponsoring the shoot. Send us a buck and you are on board (legalese here). Get the buck, do the calendars, copyright/trademark is protected. Like blocking an easement once a year to keep the easement rights. I have a black Mustang. Pics not available...

  23. It's a civil case, not a criminal one, right? on EFF Takes On RIAA "Making Available" Theory · · Score: 3, Informative

    Atlantic v Howell is a civil case, where plaintiff asserts a damage and wants compensation. A lot of talk here about thought crime and all, but that's not the case. The government is not charging them criminally. No one's going to jail, unless they start up debtor's prison. Note: IANAL, I just play one on the net. Unlike NYCL, who actually knows what he's talking about.

  24. Don't like it? Change the law. on Surveillance Rights for the Public? · · Score: 1

    In Massachusetts, it is illegal to record a conversation without both parties consent, barring certain circumstances. It is ironic that many of these state laws came about from the controversies of the Nixon era wiretappings. The laws were originally crafted to protect citizens, but a dash cam in my car, like the ones police have, would probably be considered illegal and inadmissible. In this day and age, maybe the laws need to be looked at again.

  25. Re:sounds like some laws must have been broken on Apple Lawyering Up On "Fake Steve Jobs" · · Score: 1

    Mortgage info is public, recorded in the local registry of deeds. Same with title information. Auto info might be available for a price through state RMV, but there have been several stalking incidents, so that's iffy. Bank info is between you, the IRS and the bank. If they got it, could be illegal. Maybe it's all a stunt after all. If they pulled a credit report, that would show on a new report.