I have one now that occasionally refuses to go to Accessory. But it often falls out in other positions. The most secure (against theft) car I had was an old British sports car. No key actually fit the ignition switch (any key would work, though). But the jury-rigged hand brake was counterintuitive to release and the shift linkage so bad that it took a couple of days to learn how to find any particular gear. If you did the Hollywood trick of grabbing something behind the dash (like the back of the ignition switch or a handful of wires), you were going to be in for a nasty jolt, because very little of anything had any insulation left. Once past all these hurdles, the chance of starting the engine electrically was slim, so you'd need an accomplice to push for the roll start (I didn't park on hills for a variety of mechanical reasons). Finally, once underway, if the theft was reported, bicycle cops might intercept the "fleeing" culprit.
So would I. But based on anecdotal evidence, I'm not tossing it out. The numerator is highly convincing. Many murder victims have been people who did what the carjacker/kidnapper/murderer said and went along in the car. But the denominator is what I question. How many were kidnapped/carjacked and suffered only minor physical harm? Plus, what are the odds of living if you refuse? I suspect better, but how much better? What is the best strategy? Probably to assess the situation in real time. Difficult, sure, but less so if one is prepared. How to prepare? Think about what you might do and what you should do. What should you do? Depends partly on the statistics we're asking for, not just advice like "always do anything but get in the car."
I see all sorts of arguers, but there's no doubt that RWD Volvos not only drove but rode like trucks. I'm not saying that couldn't be corrected with some suspension tuning and a few aftermarket parts, but in factory trim, that was the case. Always underdamped, always excessive body roll. I disagree on FWD models, but 850s and the like were only up to ordinary handling standards, regardless of the hype surrounding them (see also Volkswagen).
While not agreeing with all that, it's true about the increasing knowledge of practices dulling their impact as weapons. When Clinton didn't inhale, it was big news. When Bush didn't admit to snorting, it wasn't such a big deal. By the time Obama didn't bother to address such questions, not too many people bothered to even listen for it.
Yes. I'd hire a musician who's otherwise similarly qualified as other applicants most of the time.
If I'm applying at your place, I'll be posting a lot of photos of myself sitting with a brass quintet, holding a french horn or something. Or did you want to hear it?
Thanks. That's the real future—that after a few years when those of us not used to everything being recorded permanently retire, no one will care about "common mischief" or embarrassing events or whatever. It's going to be a Good Thing. There used to be a saying about US intelligence services and security clearance applicants' required revelations about prior "common mischief", that "CIA isn't looking for Boy Scouts." In the future, neither will most others, so the proclivity to lie will be reduced to those fewer persons who've made a practice of committing crimes against persons. Then those judged harshly will be those types of criminals and those others who've unnecessarily lied.
There. I've had my positive thought for the week. Now back to pessimism.
Well, no. I did make the mistake of assuming the customers of the Chinese mfrs were US corporations and leaving out some intermediate concepts. Being US corporations makes them subject to US law wherever they're doing business. In my Utopia, legal documents including contracts involving a US corporation would not be protected from public exposure. So yes, this would be a radical change, but it wouldn't matter whether the other party was Chinese or Swiss or Manx.
Of course there'd be ways around it, but the point is that US citizens shouldn't be subsidizing in any way (such as paying for the existence of courts and judges and record-keeping and lawmaking) the keeping of such information from the public.
Whistle-blowing needs to be protected by an independent (of Congress and the Executive) organization. Otherwise the Prez or a Senator just declares a particular case ineligible for protection for lame reason du jour.
Anything argued in a court of law by anyone should be open, with very few restrictions (identities of minors and victims in some criminal cases, etc). I've not yet heard any convincing arguments for keeping details of cases involving corporations from the public, at least not after some short delay in extraordinary cases (a month or so).
I'm guessing a Mars mirror wouldn't work quite as well since Mars has an atmosphere with dust and stuff blowing around. Now... if they could plant mirrors on Phobos and Deimos... then the only worry would be the Doom monsters.
"treated exactly the same ways a Barry was"
You mean elected to City Council after having oral contact in the visitor area while a prisoner? I haven't watched the video but I doubt Ford could spew as much verbal trash as quickly as Barry did.
Parts for simple, cheap, reliable water purification machines, IUDs, parts for machines to process local resources into raw materials for printers, and parts for printers.
Two strikes, at least—having to "check in" and not having a clear way to fairly trade used games. So why would anyone give them a dime? People don't buy cars that don't let you drive them where you want.
That's confusing what the general population believes with what a population of scientists believe. Are scientists in general better than others? No. But in general they're much better at science.
...is that there's not much sense of proportionality. When we here of a driver who was measured at.21 most of us think that's a much worse hazard than a.08, yet it's usually treated the same. A new standard of.05? Ok, but leave.08 and penalties where they are and have a lesser charge, DWPI (P=possibly), and lesser penalty for those between.05 and.08.
The destruction was intentional by some authorities still looking for McAfee. Now they'll charge him with the human sacrifices that occurred two millenia ago.
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I have one now that occasionally refuses to go to Accessory. But it often falls out in other positions. The most secure (against theft) car I had was an old British sports car. No key actually fit the ignition switch (any key would work, though). But the jury-rigged hand brake was counterintuitive to release and the shift linkage so bad that it took a couple of days to learn how to find any particular gear. If you did the Hollywood trick of grabbing something behind the dash (like the back of the ignition switch or a handful of wires), you were going to be in for a nasty jolt, because very little of anything had any insulation left. Once past all these hurdles, the chance of starting the engine electrically was slim, so you'd need an accomplice to push for the roll start (I didn't park on hills for a variety of mechanical reasons). Finally, once underway, if the theft was reported, bicycle cops might intercept the "fleeing" culprit.
So would I. But based on anecdotal evidence, I'm not tossing it out. The numerator is highly convincing. Many murder victims have been people who did what the carjacker/kidnapper/murderer said and went along in the car. But the denominator is what I question. How many were kidnapped/carjacked and suffered only minor physical harm? Plus, what are the odds of living if you refuse? I suspect better, but how much better? What is the best strategy? Probably to assess the situation in real time. Difficult, sure, but less so if one is prepared. How to prepare? Think about what you might do and what you should do. What should you do? Depends partly on the statistics we're asking for, not just advice like "always do anything but get in the car."
I see all sorts of arguers, but there's no doubt that RWD Volvos not only drove but rode like trucks. I'm not saying that couldn't be corrected with some suspension tuning and a few aftermarket parts, but in factory trim, that was the case. Always underdamped, always excessive body roll. I disagree on FWD models, but 850s and the like were only up to ordinary handling standards, regardless of the hype surrounding them (see also Volkswagen).
Just a coincidence they named it "Escape"?
"But they're not winning."
I'd love to believe that. But it's difficult to ignore the cynicism resulting from a lifetime of observation of the actual world.
While not agreeing with all that, it's true about the increasing knowledge of practices dulling their impact as weapons. When Clinton didn't inhale, it was big news. When Bush didn't admit to snorting, it wasn't such a big deal. By the time Obama didn't bother to address such questions, not too many people bothered to even listen for it.
Like when it pulls rank and says "sudo take out the garbage"
Yes. I'd hire a musician who's otherwise similarly qualified as other applicants most of the time.
If I'm applying at your place, I'll be posting a lot of photos of myself sitting with a brass quintet, holding a french horn or something. Or did you want to hear it?
Thanks. That's the real future—that after a few years when those of us not used to everything being recorded permanently retire, no one will care about "common mischief" or embarrassing events or whatever. It's going to be a Good Thing. There used to be a saying about US intelligence services and security clearance applicants' required revelations about prior "common mischief", that "CIA isn't looking for Boy Scouts." In the future, neither will most others, so the proclivity to lie will be reduced to those fewer persons who've made a practice of committing crimes against persons. Then those judged harshly will be those types of criminals and those others who've unnecessarily lied.
There. I've had my positive thought for the week. Now back to pessimism.
Yes, merely a bump in the road. Perhaps a larger-than-average bump, but many of the larger bumps have not been recognized outside of this type venue.
The Beast can be reached in Grand Rapids???
Well, no. I did make the mistake of assuming the customers of the Chinese mfrs were US corporations and leaving out some intermediate concepts. Being US corporations makes them subject to US law wherever they're doing business. In my Utopia, legal documents including contracts involving a US corporation would not be protected from public exposure. So yes, this would be a radical change, but it wouldn't matter whether the other party was Chinese or Swiss or Manx.
Of course there'd be ways around it, but the point is that US citizens shouldn't be subsidizing in any way (such as paying for the existence of courts and judges and record-keeping and lawmaking) the keeping of such information from the public.
Whistle-blowing needs to be protected by an independent (of Congress and the Executive) organization. Otherwise the Prez or a Senator just declares a particular case ineligible for protection for lame reason du jour.
Anything argued in a court of law by anyone should be open, with very few restrictions (identities of minors and victims in some criminal cases, etc). I've not yet heard any convincing arguments for keeping details of cases involving corporations from the public, at least not after some short delay in extraordinary cases (a month or so).
When it comes to the economics, Professor Rael, like so many others, exhibits a severe lack of imagination.
Yeah, you're just covering for the monsters...
I'm guessing a Mars mirror wouldn't work quite as well since Mars has an atmosphere with dust and stuff blowing around. Now... if they could plant mirrors on Phobos and Deimos... then the only worry would be the Doom monsters.
"treated exactly the same ways a Barry was" You mean elected to City Council after having oral contact in the visitor area while a prisoner? I haven't watched the video but I doubt Ford could spew as much verbal trash as quickly as Barry did.
And no, that's not what MT would print.
Parts for simple, cheap, reliable water purification machines, IUDs, parts for machines to process local resources into raw materials for printers, and parts for printers.
Two strikes, at least—having to "check in" and not having a clear way to fairly trade used games. So why would anyone give them a dime? People don't buy cars that don't let you drive them where you want.
So the chips in the phones are actually chips off of a Blue Stone?
That's confusing what the general population believes with what a population of scientists believe. Are scientists in general better than others? No. But in general they're much better at science.
...is that there's not much sense of proportionality. When we here of a driver who was measured at .21 most of us think that's a much worse hazard than a .08, yet it's usually treated the same. A new standard of .05? Ok, but leave .08 and penalties where they are and have a lesser charge, DWPI (P=possibly), and lesser penalty for those between .05 and .08.
Then sell me a car that can safely drive me home.
The destruction was intentional by some authorities still looking for McAfee. Now they'll charge him with the human sacrifices that occurred two millenia ago.