What you describe is the reason why such systems turn into two-party systems.
The electoral college and "winner-takes-all" mechanic is what turns it into a two-party system. A parliament with proportional representation based on popular vote could easily be a plurality, as is indeed the case in most places with that voting system.
As mentioned earlier, there are data collection laws in the US that has an age limit of 13. If they were to use a social networking site hosted in the UK, that would be fine, Facebook, however, is not.
Because the purpose of every country's legislative branch is to add laws, not remove them.
Actually, this is a flaw exclusive to the common law system. In systems with civil law, it is fairly common to have the legislative body remove old laws that no longer serve a purpose or have been replaced by modernised versions.
It is also a plus that civil law can be applied in the smallest matters without thereby adding new laws through precedent, though I'm sure it makes cabbage feel more important.:)
Well, that general opinion is skewed by the uneven population densities. People in Kiruna would probably agree that "mighty cold" is a rather accurate description, though that wouldn't show up in the statistics.
But I too am slightly bitter about this.:(
This was especially interesting to see when it was first introduced in the World Cup, late '90s I think. Swedish television didn't show commercials during these breaks, so we got to see the players standing around for a minute before continuing the game.
20ps is in the particles own frame of reference - at relativistic speeds time would appear slower in our frame, or the distance shorter in its own depending on your point of view.
Except that we're destroying the planet's water supply to get it. Yes I know there's a lot of it. Yes I know there's a HELL OF A LOT OF IT on this planet. But really: there IS a limited ammount, and so far it's the only thing that's proven absolutely essential for the survival of life. I personally would rather find something else to "burn" rather than our water. People once thought of oil as being unlimited in supply too; we're running out of that. If we were to run out of water we'd be screwed in a way that we can't possibly imagine.
Solar powered hydrogen separation and fuel cells is a viable alternative today and the waste product is, well, water. Not cost effective just yet, but...
NVidia was talking about the NForce 5 chipsets ages ago, and I believe they were holding off for AM2. I'm pretty sure that we'll see new chipsets pretty soon.
> For examples of such uses of telekinesis: blender blade inside a person's head,
> hole driven through their heart, needles in their eyes, twisting their head off,
> crushing their skull, collapsing their lungs...
Wouldn't this be the traditional 'Vader-choke'?
I heard a great analogy today. Software is like a vehicle. Software should be able to be modified just like buying a Harley and modifying it like West Coast Choppers does. As long as all the parties get paid, the Harley dealer, the suppliers of the mods, etc., then no one can stop it as long as it's not illegal.
In Sweden this is allready so, as long as the modifications are done in order to ensure that the software can be "used for its intended purpose". This includes correction of errors and reviewing source code to provide interoperability with other software. And the best part is that EULA clauses restricting these rights are illegal.
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Also, was I the only one who saw the headline and got disturbing images of tentacle porn?
The electoral college and "winner-takes-all" mechanic is what turns it into a two-party system. A parliament with proportional representation based on popular vote could easily be a plurality, as is indeed the case in most places with that voting system.
As mentioned earlier, there are data collection laws in the US that has an age limit of 13. If they were to use a social networking site hosted in the UK, that would be fine, Facebook, however, is not.
You could question the order of these two events.
That was quite possibly the most bitter rant I have ever read. I would recommend Dirk a good therapist, but I'm afraid it might be a woman.
Actually, this is a flaw exclusive to the common law system. In systems with civil law, it is fairly common to have the legislative body remove old laws that no longer serve a purpose or have been replaced by modernised versions.
:)
It is also a plus that civil law can be applied in the smallest matters without thereby adding new laws through precedent, though I'm sure it makes cabbage feel more important.
Well, that general opinion is skewed by the uneven population densities. People in Kiruna would probably agree that "mighty cold" is a rather accurate description, though that wouldn't show up in the statistics. But I too am slightly bitter about this. :(
This was especially interesting to see when it was first introduced in the World Cup, late '90s I think. Swedish television didn't show commercials during these breaks, so we got to see the players standing around for a minute before continuing the game.
20ps is in the particles own frame of reference - at relativistic speeds time would appear slower in our frame, or the distance shorter in its own depending on your point of view.
Sounds like you want EVE-Online then. One single, massive server and a vibrant player industry/market.
Only if piloted by Terrence and Philip.
Nah, he most likely wont be back for breakfast anyway.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flat_Earth_Society
Except that we're destroying the planet's water supply to get it. Yes I know there's a lot of it. Yes I know there's a HELL OF A LOT OF IT on this planet. But really: there IS a limited ammount, and so far it's the only thing that's proven absolutely essential for the survival of life. I personally would rather find something else to "burn" rather than our water. People once thought of oil as being unlimited in supply too; we're running out of that. If we were to run out of water we'd be screwed in a way that we can't possibly imagine.
Solar powered hydrogen separation and fuel cells is a viable alternative today and the waste product is, well, water. Not cost effective just yet, but...
NVidia was talking about the NForce 5 chipsets ages ago, and I believe they were holding off for AM2. I'm pretty sure that we'll see new chipsets pretty soon.
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According to The Register, that will be later today http://www.reghardware.co.uk/2006/05/23/review_am
An "Alcohol Substitute" would be like a nicotine patch for a smoker, or methadone to a heroin addict.
For that we already have Antabus. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disulfiram/
> For examples of such uses of telekinesis: blender blade inside a person's head, > hole driven through their heart, needles in their eyes, twisting their head off, > crushing their skull, collapsing their lungs... Wouldn't this be the traditional 'Vader-choke'?
I heard a great analogy today. Software is like a vehicle. Software should be able to be modified just like buying a Harley and modifying it like West Coast Choppers does. As long as all the parties get paid, the Harley dealer, the suppliers of the mods, etc., then no one can stop it as long as it's not illegal.
In Sweden this is allready so, as long as the modifications are done in order to ensure that the software can be "used for its intended purpose". This includes correction of errors and reviewing source code to provide interoperability with other software. And the best part is that EULA clauses restricting these rights are illegal.
Don't worry, acceleration breaks the symmetry.