As long as you're from a country that is in the Commonwealth, you can be knighted. For some reason the United States aren't part of it, so Americans can't be knighted, not that it means much anyway...
Not to sound like a smartass (ok, yes I am), but since the U.S. isn't part of the Commonwealth then obviously Americans can't be knighted.
However, there are other reasons why U.S. citizens cannot be formally knighted (as opposed to honorarily like Bill). Please see this link which talks a bit about nobility in America and why it is not granted and why people wanting to be naturalized citizens must renounce titles of nobility, and this link which talks about the missing Thirteenth Amendment.
The last link (a very long read) mentions something which goes to the crux of why Americans cannot be formally knighted: to do so would mean they would have to answer to a foreign ruler. In the current case there is no expectation that Bill, or anyone who receives an honorary knighthood, will owe allegiance to the crown.
Despite your low number the question still needs to be asked: you're new here, aren't you?
Since when did the editors actually read the submissions? Last week the same story was posted three times and this was on top of the story having been posted the prior week.
Don't even get me started on the number of stories I've tried to submit which were much more relevant than stories about internet cafes in China or the declining sales of PDAs.
Did you know that Feb 28th was the 75th anniversary of the discovery of Pluto? No? Not surprising since the story was rejected.
How about Fortunes five questions to Steve Jobs? Didn't hear about them either, did you?
To see what you've been missing check out my Journal. I haven't posted all the rejected stories but those that are posted are definitely worth reading.
I'm not from either of the two cities you mentioned but there is (was?) a daytime soap show which used images of some bridges over a river which is where I happen to live (well, I'm 10 minutes away and work in said city).
When I first heard about this new opening footage I taped the first part of the show to see what it looked like. My reaction was one of "Er, that's not how they look." The shots were from the air and while I have seen similar images these just didn't look the same.
Also, part of the movie 'Girl Interrupted' was filmed at a psych hospital five minutes from where I work. I never saw the movie but I did get to see some scenes which were filmed inside and around the hospital. Things certainly looked different than what I remember seeing.
If you're guilty of the crime, you get to do the time,. ..
As a rule I agree with this sentiment. However, more and more people are being found to have been innocent of the crime they were accused and found guilty of committing. There are various reasons why these people were found guilty such as bad prosecutors (fudging the evidence), coercion and a few other reasons. It is only because, in a fair majority of the cases, that DNA has shown the person found guilty did not commit the crime that these people were released. Sometimes a decade or more after they were put in jail.
I'm all for punishment of criminals and this idea is a perfect example of how technology can be used to lessen the burden on our creaking justice system. However, one must be sure that the people who are found guilty are the ones who actually did commit the crimes.
Let's not go the way of Ann Coulter who made the comment that the people in Abu Ghraib deserved what they got because anyone in jail is guilty. (not that I'm comparing you to Ann Coulter)
Where are mods point to mark someone as Troll when you need them? Wifi more productive than police my eye.
So what if they have the retirement you speak of? They're the ones putting their butts on the line for you so you can walk around safely. They're the ones who track down who killed your nextdoor neighbor so the same person doesn't come after you.
People like you seem to think cops are a nuisance. You don't want cops, then don't call them when something happens to you and make sure everyone you know is not to call the police if you can't do it yourself.
You didn't pay the company in question to be able to distribute the song or album , did you? Therefore they are losing money by your actions. You are depriving them of a legitimate sale. If you downloaded the song without paying for then you are also stealing.
It is a form of stealing no matter how you want to justify your actions.
Answer this simple question: did you pay for the song or the right to distribute it? If you answered no then you're stealing. End of story.
Copyright infringement is a form of theft since the rightful owners of the copyrighted material aren't being compensated.
Yes, yes, legally they are two distinct issues but overall they are linked.
You didn't or aren't paying the copyright holder to distribute the material in question. Therefore they are losing money everytime you illegally distribute it.
Don't bother trying to use the excuse, "I wouldn't have bought the song anyway." If you weren't going to buy the song/album then don't download it simply because it's free. Quit being a hypocrite.
There you have it folks. The closest thing to a National ID card which can be claimed isn't a National ID card. The only ones who wouldn't fall into this area would be those who don't drive/have a license.
Just remember, it's for your protection. All those terrorists out there are sure to be tripped up by this new measure. After all, one can't drive a vehicle, especially one on a one-way trip, without a license, now can you?
Keep repeating this over and over and you'll see why this is a necessary step: It's about fighting terrorism. It's about fighting terrorism. It's about fighting terrorism.
Why is this posted on Slashdot? This article doesn't fit the Slashdot slogan, "News for nerds.. _stuff that matters_"
You're new here, aren't you?
If you think this is bad, take a look at my journal and see some of the stories that were rejected. Most definitely stories that should have been posted.
If they indeed do have nuclear weapons, they would have tested them somewhere, with a very obvious mushroom cloud visible for 100's of miles
Nuclear tests are now conducted underground. Above ground testing was banned by the UN decades ago and any country who has nuclear weapons has always tested them below ground. The exception being Israel who was testing its nuclear weapons with South Africa when sanctions were on South Africa for its apartheid policies.
No known large-scale tests were evidenced but there is some evidence to support small tests as seismic data indicated unusual earthquake-like motion.
As far as seismic data is concerned with North Korea, since they gave their info to Pakistan, who successfully set off at least one nuclear device, it would be reasonable to assume that North Korea knows its design will work.
Here are some links which show the before and after photos of Pakistans underground nuclear tests:
This link has a very nice and detailed story, with pics, about Indias nuclear tests as does this link.
In the case of Indias tests, there were some clouds thrown up but nothing near like one is used to seeing from the nuclear tests the U.S. performed in the Nevada desert.
So what if North Korea has nukes? That's a good thing.
Same thing with Iran. I'm hoping they get nukes within a few years.
Why? Because people with nukes don't do stupid things (excluding the U.S. of course).
I've been saying this for a long time. Despite what the neocons would have you believe having nukes is a great way to make a country get its act together. In the case of North Korea they are protecting themselves from attack since any country that would attack them knows what to expect.
On the other side North Korea knows that if it attacks someone what it can expect in return.
The same with Iran.
To those who say that countries like North Korea and Iran having nukes is a bad thing because they could sell/give the info to terrorists, think again. In the case of Iran the last thing the ruling mullahs want is to give a nuclear device or supplies to someone and have that same person/group turn around and set off that device in the middle of Tehran.
On another point, take a look at India and Pakistan. They've had seven major wars since the two countries gained independence from Great Britain. However, as soon as India had their nuclear tests and Pakistan followed close behind, both countries have had several meaningful discussions on how to reduce tensions and learn to live peacefully with one another.
I know it's an unpopular opinion but a country like North Korea or Iran having nukes is a good thing. It forces all sides to not be stupid.
Some folks further up the thread list had commented about the camera shots. I think the ones from space are what make the series so believable.
For example, in the opening show of the season, when they went to Ragnarok Anchorage to get supplies, when the shot showed Galactica appearing in the cloud after their FTL jump, all you saw was a little speck until the camera zoomed in.
If you think about it, that's exactly what it would look like if one were in space looking at the cloud and a ship did appear suddenly. Just a speck on the interstellar cloud.
The same can be said when the Cylon raiders appear. Yes, you see the flash but the ships are still shown as being specks until the camera comes in.
Keep an eye out for these kind of camera shots. They add to overall feeling that space is a vast emptiness (but you already knew that) with distances we don't normally comprehend here on Earth.
You know that many people are overly-sensitive "I'm too cool for Reality" christians? Where do you meet them? Why are they offended by the very mention of secularism? Do they feel demeaned? If not, then why be offended? Why not just live your life?
Funny how those who say people should just live their lives and not worry about what others are doing are so intent on telling others how to live their lives.
Too bad the graphics don't appear on that page when using Firefox. I checked the code and the page uses ' rather than " when coded for the image src. For example:
<img src='http://innuvo.com/users/joel/map.gif'>
Maybe that's the way XHTML is supposed to be but since I'm not one who does web design for a living I don't know.
municipalities shouldn't build wireless networks because it's anti-competitive and will waste taxypayer dollars, where were they when taxpayer dollars were used to build stadiums, football, baseball or otherwise? I didn't hear this group whining and bitching then.
Several studies have shown that using taxpayer dollars to build stadiums is a net loss. The money spent to build is not recovered in taxes or job growth.
Yes, I realize this group is a cover for the telcos and such but come on, at least be consistent.
Mod the parent up! (I can't. My mod points expired yesterday).
Before the pro-Bush posters come about trying to justify why another $80 billion is being sent down the proverbial black hole, think about this: this isn't the first nor will it be the last request from Bush for more money to finance his egotistical campaigns (excluding Afghanistan which is justified). In six months he'll be asking for another $40-50 billion and find some other excuse to justify the cost.
Now, back on point, if spending $1-2 billion is what it will take to repair the Hubble and give it another five years of service (or however long), as the original poster said, that's peanuts. Consider how much more information will be gleaned from those additional years and the cost works out to dollars a day. A very good investment indeed.
can anyone tell me the exact law on this? i'm just curious..
The First Amendment. Flag burning is considered free speech no matter how much certain groups in this country want you to believe otherwise.
Speech does not necessarily mean the spoken word. Giving a thumbs up is a form of speech. So is writing something down.
Do a search for Supreme Court cases dealing with flag burning. The Justices can provide you with a more lucid description of why flag burning is free speech.
Had the story I submitted been posted rather than this blurb you would have been given the information you asked for. Since it's not included in the blurb that was accepted here is your answer. Here is the link to the results of the study itself. It's a.pdf document.
This is the link to the opening page which describes the methodology and other information about the study.
Way to go editors. Please don't include actual information for stories.
For those interested you can check my journal for some of the stories which were rejected to see what you've been missing.
It's coming to citizens having to personally reclaim their rights from corrupt lawmakers.
Since when has stealing EVER been allowed? Yes, it is stealing if you download a song which you have not paid for. You can whine about information wanting to be free and how you wouldn't have bought the album/song anyway but it's still stealing. You didn't pay for it. Period.
The MPAA/RIAA are just umbrella groups for those they represent. They are doing what any good business group is doing, protecting their interests.
Maybe you prefer having every recording company who owns the rights to the songs file a lawsuit against you for stealing what they own. Yes, they do own the rights to the songs. You don't. They are the ones who negotiated with the bands to record, edit, produce and distribute the songs or albums. You didn't.
Quit trying to make it sound like you're being oppressed. You're not. If you're want the song so badly go get an account with Apple or someone similar and buy the song through them. Or go to a second-hand store and buy the whole album and do what you want with the CD.
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then you've already made your decision.
Not to sound like a smartass (ok, yes I am), but since the U.S. isn't part of the Commonwealth then obviously Americans can't be knighted.
However, there are other reasons why U.S. citizens cannot be formally knighted (as opposed to honorarily like Bill). Please see this link which talks a bit about nobility in America and why it is not granted and why people wanting to be naturalized citizens must renounce titles of nobility, and this link which talks about the missing Thirteenth Amendment.
The last link (a very long read) mentions something which goes to the crux of why Americans cannot be formally knighted: to do so would mean they would have to answer to a foreign ruler. In the current case there is no expectation that Bill, or anyone who receives an honorary knighthood, will owe allegiance to the crown.
Despite your low number the question still needs to be asked: you're new here, aren't you?
Since when did the editors actually read the submissions? Last week the same story was posted three times and this was on top of the story having been posted the prior week.
Don't even get me started on the number of stories I've tried to submit which were much more relevant than stories about internet cafes in China or the declining sales of PDAs.
Did you know that Feb 28th was the 75th anniversary of the discovery of Pluto? No? Not surprising since the story was rejected.
How about Fortunes five questions to Steve Jobs? Didn't hear about them either, did you?
To see what you've been missing check out my Journal. I haven't posted all the rejected stories but those that are posted are definitely worth reading.
You have a problem with love triangles with Grace Park?
Her interview is also interesting.
I'm not from either of the two cities you mentioned but there is (was?) a daytime soap show which used images of some bridges over a river which is where I happen to live (well, I'm 10 minutes away and work in said city).
When I first heard about this new opening footage I taped the first part of the show to see what it looked like. My reaction was one of "Er, that's not how they look." The shots were from the air and while I have seen similar images these just didn't look the same.
Also, part of the movie 'Girl Interrupted' was filmed at a psych hospital five minutes from where I work. I never saw the movie but I did get to see some scenes which were filmed inside and around the hospital. Things certainly looked different than what I remember seeing.
Oh joy.
As a rule I agree with this sentiment. However, more and more people are being found to have been innocent of the crime they were accused and found guilty of committing. There are various reasons why these people were found guilty such as bad prosecutors (fudging the evidence), coercion and a few other reasons. It is only because, in a fair majority of the cases, that DNA has shown the person found guilty did not commit the crime that these people were released. Sometimes a decade or more after they were put in jail.
I'm all for punishment of criminals and this idea is a perfect example of how technology can be used to lessen the burden on our creaking justice system. However, one must be sure that the people who are found guilty are the ones who actually did commit the crimes.
Let's not go the way of Ann Coulter who made the comment that the people in Abu Ghraib deserved what they got because anyone in jail is guilty. (not that I'm comparing you to Ann Coulter)
I have to buy an entire OS AND a new system just to get the benefits of a 'secure' browsing environment?
No thanks, I'll stick with my 2K system which happily runs Firefox.
Where are mods point to mark someone as Troll when you need them? Wifi more productive than police my eye.
So what if they have the retirement you speak of? They're the ones putting their butts on the line for you so you can walk around safely. They're the ones who track down who killed your nextdoor neighbor so the same person doesn't come after you.
People like you seem to think cops are a nuisance. You don't want cops, then don't call them when something happens to you and make sure everyone you know is not to call the police if you can't do it yourself.
You didn't pay the company in question to be able to distribute the song or album , did you? Therefore they are losing money by your actions. You are depriving them of a legitimate sale. If you downloaded the song without paying for then you are also stealing.
It is a form of stealing no matter how you want to justify your actions.
Answer this simple question: did you pay for the song or the right to distribute it? If you answered no then you're stealing. End of story.
Copyright infringement is a form of theft since the rightful owners of the copyrighted material aren't being compensated.
Yes, yes, legally they are two distinct issues but overall they are linked.
You didn't or aren't paying the copyright holder to distribute the material in question. Therefore they are losing money everytime you illegally distribute it.
Don't bother trying to use the excuse, "I wouldn't have bought the song anyway." If you weren't going to buy the song/album then don't download it simply because it's free. Quit being a hypocrite.
There you have it folks. The closest thing to a National ID card which can be claimed isn't a National ID card. The only ones who wouldn't fall into this area would be those who don't drive/have a license.
Just remember, it's for your protection. All those terrorists out there are sure to be tripped up by this new measure. After all, one can't drive a vehicle, especially one on a one-way trip, without a license, now can you?
Keep repeating this over and over and you'll see why this is a necessary step: It's about fighting terrorism. It's about fighting terrorism. It's about fighting terrorism.
You're new here, aren't you?
If you think this is bad, take a look at my journal and see some of the stories that were rejected. Most definitely stories that should have been posted.
Nuclear tests are now conducted underground. Above ground testing was banned by the UN decades ago and any country who has nuclear weapons has always tested them below ground. The exception being Israel who was testing its nuclear weapons with South Africa when sanctions were on South Africa for its apartheid policies.
No known large-scale tests were evidenced but there is some evidence to support small tests as seismic data indicated unusual earthquake-like motion.
As far as seismic data is concerned with North Korea, since they gave their info to Pakistan, who successfully set off at least one nuclear device, it would be reasonable to assume that North Korea knows its design will work.
Here are some links which show the before and after photos of Pakistans underground nuclear tests:
Link 1
Link 2
This link has a very nice and detailed story, with pics, about Indias nuclear tests as does this link.
In the case of Indias tests, there were some clouds thrown up but nothing near like one is used to seeing from the nuclear tests the U.S. performed in the Nevada desert.
So what if North Korea has nukes? That's a good thing.
Same thing with Iran. I'm hoping they get nukes within a few years.
Why? Because people with nukes don't do stupid things (excluding the U.S. of course).
I've been saying this for a long time. Despite what the neocons would have you believe having nukes is a great way to make a country get its act together. In the case of North Korea they are protecting themselves from attack since any country that would attack them knows what to expect.
On the other side North Korea knows that if it attacks someone what it can expect in return.
The same with Iran.
To those who say that countries like North Korea and Iran having nukes is a bad thing because they could sell/give the info to terrorists, think again. In the case of Iran the last thing the ruling mullahs want is to give a nuclear device or supplies to someone and have that same person/group turn around and set off that device in the middle of Tehran.
On another point, take a look at India and Pakistan. They've had seven major wars since the two countries gained independence from Great Britain. However, as soon as India had their nuclear tests and Pakistan followed close behind, both countries have had several meaningful discussions on how to reduce tensions and learn to live peacefully with one another.
I know it's an unpopular opinion but a country like North Korea or Iran having nukes is a good thing. It forces all sides to not be stupid.
Some folks further up the thread list had commented about the camera shots. I think the ones from space are what make the series so believable.
For example, in the opening show of the season, when they went to Ragnarok Anchorage to get supplies, when the shot showed Galactica appearing in the cloud after their FTL jump, all you saw was a little speck until the camera zoomed in.
If you think about it, that's exactly what it would look like if one were in space looking at the cloud and a ship did appear suddenly. Just a speck on the interstellar cloud.
The same can be said when the Cylon raiders appear. Yes, you see the flash but the ships are still shown as being specks until the camera comes in.
Keep an eye out for these kind of camera shots. They add to overall feeling that space is a vast emptiness (but you already knew that) with distances we don't normally comprehend here on Earth.
You know that many people are overly-sensitive "I'm too cool for Reality" christians? Where do you meet them? Why are they offended by the very mention of secularism? Do they feel demeaned? If not, then why be offended? Why not just live your life?
Funny how those who say people should just live their lives and not worry about what others are doing are so intent on telling others how to live their lives.
Too bad the graphics don't appear on that page when using Firefox. I checked the code and the page uses ' rather than " when coded for the image src. For example:
<img src='http://innuvo.com/users/joel/map.gif'>
Maybe that's the way XHTML is supposed to be but since I'm not one who does web design for a living I don't know.
a block of frozen CO2 on top of your pc and your problems will be solved.
Granted, you'll have to have a tank of O2 nearby, wear a mask and have on thick gloves but hey, you can't have everything.
municipalities shouldn't build wireless networks because it's anti-competitive and will waste taxypayer dollars, where were they when taxpayer dollars were used to build stadiums, football, baseball or otherwise? I didn't hear this group whining and bitching then.
Several studies have shown that using taxpayer dollars to build stadiums is a net loss. The money spent to build is not recovered in taxes or job growth.
Yes, I realize this group is a cover for the telcos and such but come on, at least be consistent.
Mod the parent up! (I can't. My mod points expired yesterday).
Before the pro-Bush posters come about trying to justify why another $80 billion is being sent down the proverbial black hole, think about this: this isn't the first nor will it be the last request from Bush for more money to finance his egotistical campaigns (excluding Afghanistan which is justified). In six months he'll be asking for another $40-50 billion and find some other excuse to justify the cost.
Now, back on point, if spending $1-2 billion is what it will take to repair the Hubble and give it another five years of service (or however long), as the original poster said, that's peanuts. Consider how much more information will be gleaned from those additional years and the cost works out to dollars a day. A very good investment indeed.
The First Amendment. Flag burning is considered free speech no matter how much certain groups in this country want you to believe otherwise.
Speech does not necessarily mean the spoken word. Giving a thumbs up is a form of speech. So is writing something down.
Do a search for Supreme Court cases dealing with flag burning. The Justices can provide you with a more lucid description of why flag burning is free speech.
This is the link to the opening page which describes the methodology and other information about the study.
Way to go editors. Please don't include actual information for stories.
For those interested you can check my journal for some of the stories which were rejected to see what you've been missing.
Since when has stealing EVER been allowed? Yes, it is stealing if you download a song which you have not paid for. You can whine about information wanting to be free and how you wouldn't have bought the album/song anyway but it's still stealing. You didn't pay for it. Period.
The MPAA/RIAA are just umbrella groups for those they represent. They are doing what any good business group is doing, protecting their interests.
Maybe you prefer having every recording company who owns the rights to the songs file a lawsuit against you for stealing what they own. Yes, they do own the rights to the songs. You don't. They are the ones who negotiated with the bands to record, edit, produce and distribute the songs or albums. You didn't.
Quit trying to make it sound like you're being oppressed. You're not. If you're want the song so badly go get an account with Apple or someone similar and buy the song through them. Or go to a second-hand store and buy the whole album and do what you want with the CD.
You have that backwards.