I don't see what your point is. The guy with a tumour needed medical treatments. Paranoid schizophrenics need medical treatment. In both cases, the violence can be predicted and hopefully prevented.
But compulsory treatment for the mentally ill most certainly has an impact on their freedom and rights. It is in fact a classic example of the greater common good overriding the individual's absolute freedom.
You can't prevent all violence, but that doesn't mean you can't try to prevent some of it.
The Economist. [economist.com] Very informative. Their politics are not hidden, and socially, they're definitely left of center. Financially, they're the "Voice of the Plutonomy."
You must be American. In the rest of the world "left of center" does not mean "a believer in rabid capitalism, but in an ironic t-shirt instead of a suit".
You can get much more, but only if we're talking about quantity and not quality. There's a difference between a nice photo of a woman in a nurse outfit taken in a studio and a photo of a naked drunken slut on a hotel bed.
Yeah, the latter is infinitely more erotic.
Anyone who prefers airbrushed women in pretty costumes to naked and available is probably a repressed homosexual.
Speaking of which, who buys printed porn any more anyway? That is definitely one area where video and the internet have transformed things for the better.
And, honestly, if you're interested in supporting these magazines, shouldn't you be reading them on a screen anyway, since the printing and distribution account for some of their largest costs?
That's a pretty odd argument. They don't give the print versions away for free, you know.
The only times I've been on a plane with movies have been transatlantic flights. Easyjet et al don't bother with frills like that for trips around Europe, and I entirely agree with them. Same as food. Does anyone really miss not having a tiny little microwaved bowl of shit given to them in return for doubling the ticket price?
Yes, I think we know that there are alternatives to Microsoft. The original question was why would you want to use a Microsoft account. It's self evident that it would be for Microsoft services.
Maybe in your world but not in mine. Reception where I live sucks. Bandwidth is barely acceptable and a mobile is practically useless. I do not own one and while telcos continue to screw us and the governments charge exhorbitant fees for what is essentially nothing (go on - define spectrum) I'm waiting for something that provides me with ACTUAL value.
Yes, and the Amish don't watch porn on the internet.
There are always exceptions to any rule when it comes to human beings.
I agree completely. I had a sports bike once which didn't do much over 100 miles to a tankful. It's amazing how quickly you start getting into "how far can I get on reserve if I crawl along at 20 mph" mode.
In case you haven't read any of the comments in this thread (or any other dealing with mobile phones) you can get external batteries for most phones, no modification required. I used to have a phone with a swappable battery, but I got an HTC and now find having the external one a lot more useful.
You basically get a slightly chunky protective back cover (which you'd probably have anyway) and a battery which easily doubles the length of time the phone lasts.
No. If you don't like science and tech news, piss off. Some of us like learning about this stuff for reasons beyond wanting to play angry birds and tweet longer between charges.
Pure science is a different matter, but for actual tech, if it's not in the shops, it might as well not exist. Discussing vapourware is just the nerd equivalent of discussing how many angels can dance on the head of a pin.
That mean you shouldn't be here, or reading any articles about science or engineering.. What you want to be looking at is a catalog, or Amazon.
Oh bollocks, science and engineering are mostly about steady progress, not miraculous breakthroughs.
The proof of the pudding is in the eating. Or are you one of those wildly optimistic geeks who think we'll have Artificial Intelligence in about 5 years and cold fusion in about 10?
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But compulsory treatment for the mentally ill most certainly has an impact on their freedom and rights. It is in fact a classic example of the greater common good overriding the individual's absolute freedom.
You can't prevent all violence, but that doesn't mean you can't try to prevent some of it.
The Economist. [economist.com] Very informative. Their politics are not hidden, and socially, they're definitely left of center. Financially, they're the "Voice of the Plutonomy."
You must be American. In the rest of the world "left of center" does not mean "a believer in rabid capitalism, but in an ironic t-shirt instead of a suit".
As a first guess I'd suggest checking out Usenet.
As a test, I checked out the online version. Number one most popular article is a leader saying how great Margaret Thatcher was
Says it all for me. Yet more rightwing bullshit, no surprise slashdotters like it so much.
I do keep a stack of 90s era playboys in the bathroom, just in case I need to make one of those cut and paste ransom notes.
That is the most pathetic excuse for collecting wank mags I've ever heard.
Only have 1 or 2 on hand at a time.
I see what you did there.
You can get much more, but only if we're talking about quantity and not quality. There's a difference between a nice photo of a woman in a nurse outfit taken in a studio and a photo of a naked drunken slut on a hotel bed.
Yeah, the latter is infinitely more erotic.
Anyone who prefers airbrushed women in pretty costumes to naked and available is probably a repressed homosexual.
Speaking of which, who buys printed porn any more anyway? That is definitely one area where video and the internet have transformed things for the better.
True, tablets while on the john are definitely better suited for playing angry birds or similar.
Is "playing angry birds" some sort of euphemism for wanking?
I'll typically read a magazine over a meal
Let me guess, you're American and eat with just a fork in your right hand?
Un-fucking-believable.
And, honestly, if you're interested in supporting these magazines, shouldn't you be reading them on a screen anyway, since the printing and distribution account for some of their largest costs?
That's a pretty odd argument. They don't give the print versions away for free, you know.
The only times I've been on a plane with movies have been transatlantic flights. Easyjet et al don't bother with frills like that for trips around Europe, and I entirely agree with them. Same as food. Does anyone really miss not having a tiny little microwaved bowl of shit given to them in return for doubling the ticket price?
I have one for downloading apps onto my Windows Phone.
I'm pretty sure that's illegal in slashdot-world.
Yes, I think we know that there are alternatives to Microsoft. The original question was why would you want to use a Microsoft account. It's self evident that it would be for Microsoft services.
Maybe in your world but not in mine. Reception where I live sucks. Bandwidth is barely acceptable and a mobile is practically useless. I do not own one and while telcos continue to screw us and the governments charge exhorbitant fees for what is essentially nothing (go on - define spectrum) I'm waiting for something that provides me with ACTUAL value.
Yes, and the Amish don't watch porn on the internet.
There are always exceptions to any rule when it comes to human beings.
Surprise and an almost fanatical...oh, we've already done that.
Welcome to the Midwest.
No thanks, you keep it. I couldn't stand the excitement.
I agree completely. I had a sports bike once which didn't do much over 100 miles to a tankful. It's amazing how quickly you start getting into "how far can I get on reserve if I crawl along at 20 mph" mode.
You basically get a slightly chunky protective back cover (which you'd probably have anyway) and a battery which easily doubles the length of time the phone lasts.
No. If you don't like science and tech news, piss off. Some of us like learning about this stuff for reasons beyond wanting to play angry birds and tweet longer between charges.
Pure science is a different matter, but for actual tech, if it's not in the shops, it might as well not exist. Discussing vapourware is just the nerd equivalent of discussing how many angels can dance on the head of a pin.
That mean you shouldn't be here, or reading any articles about science or engineering.. What you want to be looking at is a catalog, or Amazon.
Oh bollocks, science and engineering are mostly about steady progress, not miraculous breakthroughs.
The proof of the pudding is in the eating. Or are you one of those wildly optimistic geeks who think we'll have Artificial Intelligence in about 5 years and cold fusion in about 10?
What secret information is hidden in bar codes?
Ooh, I know this one! It's the number of the United Nations/ZOG Beast isn't it?
Great oaks from little acorns grow, grasshopper.
I'm sure i'll get hatred for saying this but...
Not hatred, but pity. Pity for you are a fool. The world has great need of decent portable power beyond phones.
Well, yes, that was his point. That the technology will be wasted on pointlessly thin iPhones rather than for something actually useful.
Wow, your post has just doubled the size of the internet.