The verbiage, regarding sending texts and similar communications, says "is used to" communicate "with another person", not "can be" or "may be" so you would have to actually use the device to communicate with somebody to be ticketed.
Therefor, using the GPS function of your phone isn't covered under the violation.
You usually have the right to bring a lawyer with you to court.
This is HIGHLY dependent on your state's laws. Arizona, for example, does not allow lawyers in small claims. Also, the cutoff for small claims is usually far less than the $25k mentioned. Arizona's is $2500 which is nearer to other states I've seen as well.
This law is more about the Mom & Pop corner stores that have always had to have a $10 minimum for credit card fees, now it might be more convenient for them to allow credit cards for a bottle of soda, provided they can up the charge and not lose money on the sale. It'll also encourage people to switch back to good old cash that way.
"That have always had"....uh, no. That has not been allowed for a long time by the merchant agreements they sign with the credit card companies. It isn't hard to set your prices so even if somebody does pay with a card you don't lose money. Also, the agreements ( as well as most state's laws) have always required them to have the higher of the two prices posted. They've always been able to offer a "cash discount" but not charge for using a card.
I don't like credit card companies but this is a bad change. And, FWIW, I am a small business owner.
Being a leading cause of death doesn't make it "normally life threatening." It would only be normally life threatening if a majority of those who get it die.
The flu isn't a normally life threatening illness, regardless if you are in the hospital or not. I got a flu shot exactly once, got the worst flu I've ever had, and haven't had one since. It's been over 10 years and I've had the flu once since. It is a personal choice and is very dependent on the person in whether it works or not. I wouldn't allow an employer to force an immunization on me either.
For the flashlights, if you have a Costco nearby, they have 3 packs for $20 that have Cree head units. They are fantastic little lights and have low, high and strobe (in case you want to mess with somebody). I've bought 2 packs of them.
They are in a flat blister pack about 14"x14" with a big red "200 Lumens" in the upper left. The brand name is TechLite Lumen Master.
The communication module in new Onstar systems is a plug-in unit. It can be changed easily. The first generation of systems will require a more involved upgrade.
I actually still get automated updates from the Federal Crime Victim Notification System because I reported similar activity several years ago. 3 of the people charged ended up going to federal prison, one for something like 17 years.
In Alaska, it opens you up to a counter claim, where you bear all the costs of filing, and they can win against you for up to the small claims maximum.
Ok, that's in Alaska. As I said, I'm in Arizona. And suing anyone anywhere, almost, opens you up to counter claims. I don't think that's anything specific to small claims.
It's for low-cost cases, and is theoretically unrelated to complexity. Some extraordinarily complex cases involving neighbor disputes end up in small claims, with neighbors looking for orders to cut down trees or orders to tear down or put up fences. But they are all under the maximum win. Small claims is called, wait for it... "Small claims" it is not called "simple claims". The fact that you can't read doesn't change what it's for.
The fact that you had to use "theoretically" in your response shows that even you recognize that at least some, if not most, small claims are simple cases. And, since attorney's usually aren't allowed in small claims cases, the courts of this country seem to agree.
I've done it too and it doesn't take 40 hours. My total time invested, including going to get the paperwork, filling it out, turning it in/paying and then showing up on my court date and going through the proceeding was MAYBE 3 hours.
Well, once you are charged, the arrest and charges are public record so there usually isn't any privacy concerns unless there are unusual circumstances.
Now, I didn't expect my single little failed fraud attempt to merit individual investigation. I had hoped that they would put it on file, and use it as supporting evidence for conspiracy in a larger case later on, but no-one tracks these things.
Oh, but they do. I did a similar thing, regarding about a scam letter, physical mail, I received several years ago. I got the normal "Thanks for reporting" response and thought nothing of it, as you did. About 6 months later I get an email from the US Federal Crime Victim Notification Service telling me that an investigation had been opened into the company I reported.
I've been getting regular updates through this system for about 3 years now up to and including verdict & sentencing. There were 6 or 8 people who were charged, a couple plead guilty to lesser charges, one was found guilty of some fairly serious charges and the ring leader was found guilty of many counts of fraud and related charges and sentenced to, if I remember correctly, 17 years in federal prison.
I was completely surprised by it because, like you, I had never seen anything come of the various things I have reported over the years. But, apparently, they do pay attention if they get enough complaints.
I didn't say anything about what the cops will do, only pointed out the false claim about what the law allows. I said the LAW forbids it. Blaming a law for the failings of an individual is, like i said, ignorant.
No, I'm pissy about it because it allows a USA citizen to be detained until he produces papers just because he appears foreign and might be here illegally.
Like he said, you are ignorant of the law. The Arizona law specifically prohibits the use of race, unlike the federal statute, as a means of determining whether somebody is in the country illegally or not.
First, I didn't say you can make any weapon. I said you can make a firearm as long as it isn't a machine gun. (and some other regulated classes such as destructive devices).
Second, I took your comments in the context of printing firearms. I suppose, now that I look back at it, you said nothing more than "making something illegal is illegal" which adds nothing to the conversation anyway.
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He's incorrect on the Georgia code.
http://goo.gl/rk1qmK
The verbiage, regarding sending texts and similar communications, says "is used to" communicate "with another person", not "can be" or "may be" so you would have to actually use the device to communicate with somebody to be ticketed.
Therefor, using the GPS function of your phone isn't covered under the violation.
Launched the same day on all platforms and worked well on all of them.
You're joking, right? It STILL doesn't work WELL on XBox 360. At launch it was one of, if not THE, buggiest games I've ever played on a console.
You usually have the right to bring a lawyer with you to court.
This is HIGHLY dependent on your state's laws. Arizona, for example, does not allow lawyers in small claims. Also, the cutoff for small claims is usually far less than the $25k mentioned. Arizona's is $2500 which is nearer to other states I've seen as well.
If competitive carriers like CenturyLink...
LOL, that's funny. CenturyLink, AKA Qwest, is one of the worst companies in the US. They are also THE worst I've ever dealt with.
Seriously. I've tried to google, and the most informative things I find are other people asking the same question.
Really?
http://lmgtfy.com/?q=BEATS+AUDIO&l=1
This law is more about the Mom & Pop corner stores that have always had to have a $10 minimum for credit card fees, now it might be more convenient for them to allow credit cards for a bottle of soda, provided they can up the charge and not lose money on the sale. It'll also encourage people to switch back to good old cash that way.
"That have always had"....uh, no. That has not been allowed for a long time by the merchant agreements they sign with the credit card companies. It isn't hard to set your prices so even if somebody does pay with a card you don't lose money. Also, the agreements ( as well as most state's laws) have always required them to have the higher of the two prices posted. They've always been able to offer a "cash discount" but not charge for using a card.
I don't like credit card companies but this is a bad change. And, FWIW, I am a small business owner.
I would but crawling through a solid concrete slab is very difficult.
If you have a device that is not being moved, run a wire. It is not hard to do
You obviously haven't been in my attic. If it was that easy I'd have my whole house wired. It isn't.
Being a leading cause of death doesn't make it "normally life threatening." It would only be normally life threatening if a majority of those who get it die.
Asinine? I think that's a little over the top.
The flu isn't a normally life threatening illness, regardless if you are in the hospital or not. I got a flu shot exactly once, got the worst flu I've ever had, and haven't had one since. It's been over 10 years and I've had the flu once since. It is a personal choice and is very dependent on the person in whether it works or not. I wouldn't allow an employer to force an immunization on me either.
The M16A2 didn't have full auto, only 3 round burst.
And, also, don't forget that the M4A1 (safe, semi, auto) is now standard issue in a lot of units.
I agree but do have a question. When did the warnings start? I've been online all day today and haven't seen it.
For the flashlights, if you have a Costco nearby, they have 3 packs for $20 that have Cree head units. They are fantastic little lights and have low, high and strobe (in case you want to mess with somebody). I've bought 2 packs of them.
They are in a flat blister pack about 14"x14" with a big red "200 Lumens" in the upper left. The brand name is TechLite Lumen Master.
Here's the exact package on Amazon.
http://www.amazon.com/Techlite-Master-High-Intensity-Tactical-Flashlight/dp/B0074D6PE6
The communication module in new Onstar systems is a plug-in unit. It can be changed easily. The first generation of systems will require a more involved upgrade.
I don't know about BTAF's guide but the Oatmeal one has several incorrect pieces of information on it.
Yes, they can absolutely get the owners/backers.
I actually still get automated updates from the Federal Crime Victim Notification System because I reported similar activity several years ago. 3 of the people charged ended up going to federal prison, one for something like 17 years.
In Alaska, it opens you up to a counter claim, where you bear all the costs of filing, and they can win against you for up to the small claims maximum.
Ok, that's in Alaska. As I said, I'm in Arizona. And suing anyone anywhere, almost, opens you up to counter claims. I don't think that's anything specific to small claims.
It's for low-cost cases, and is theoretically unrelated to complexity. Some extraordinarily complex cases involving neighbor disputes end up in small claims, with neighbors looking for orders to cut down trees or orders to tear down or put up fences. But they are all under the maximum win. Small claims is called, wait for it... "Small claims" it is not called "simple claims". The fact that you can't read doesn't change what it's for.
The fact that you had to use "theoretically" in your response shows that even you recognize that at least some, if not most, small claims are simple cases. And, since attorney's usually aren't allowed in small claims cases, the courts of this country seem to agree.
And insults don't help your argument.
Given that filing against someone gives them the right to counter-sue you for free
Uh, no, it costs them to even respond to the claim here. I'm in Arizona.
you are either an idiot, or you had an unusually simple case.
Again, no, I'm not an idiot and small claims is FOR simple cases. If it isn't simple you hire an attorney.
I've done it too and it doesn't take 40 hours. My total time invested, including going to get the paperwork, filling it out, turning it in/paying and then showing up on my court date and going through the proceeding was MAYBE 3 hours.
Well, once you are charged, the arrest and charges are public record so there usually isn't any privacy concerns unless there are unusual circumstances.
Now, I didn't expect my single little failed fraud attempt to merit individual investigation. I had hoped that they would put it on file, and use it as supporting evidence for conspiracy in a larger case later on, but no-one tracks these things.
Oh, but they do. I did a similar thing, regarding about a scam letter, physical mail, I received several years ago. I got the normal "Thanks for reporting" response and thought nothing of it, as you did. About 6 months later I get an email from the US Federal Crime Victim Notification Service telling me that an investigation had been opened into the company I reported.
I've been getting regular updates through this system for about 3 years now up to and including verdict & sentencing. There were 6 or 8 people who were charged, a couple plead guilty to lesser charges, one was found guilty of some fairly serious charges and the ring leader was found guilty of many counts of fraud and related charges and sentenced to, if I remember correctly, 17 years in federal prison.
I was completely surprised by it because, like you, I had never seen anything come of the various things I have reported over the years. But, apparently, they do pay attention if they get enough complaints.
I didn't say anything about what the cops will do, only pointed out the false claim about what the law allows. I said the LAW forbids it. Blaming a law for the failings of an individual is, like i said, ignorant.
No, I'm pissy about it because it allows a USA citizen to be detained until he produces papers just because he appears foreign and might be here illegally.
Like he said, you are ignorant of the law. The Arizona law specifically prohibits the use of race, unlike the federal statute, as a means of determining whether somebody is in the country illegally or not.
They are talking about when you are boarding the flight, not while going through security.
First, I didn't say you can make any weapon. I said you can make a firearm as long as it isn't a machine gun. (and some other regulated classes such as destructive devices).
Second, I took your comments in the context of printing firearms. I suppose, now that I look back at it, you said nothing more than "making something illegal is illegal" which adds nothing to the conversation anyway.