I think the real problem with the GPS systems is placement. We rented a car with GPS Nav recently, and it was infinately more dangerous for me to use while driving then either my handheld GPS, or a map which I could unfold on the steering wheel only to the part I need. To use the GPS as installed in most vehicles, you have to move away from the steering wheel with at least one hand, and as such I would compare it more to the dangers of using a radio then a map.
As per the talking, I find the talking fairly distracting too, but in addition, the talking features as well as the bells and whistles and real time updates become a constant distraction, whereas a map is a one shot deal, and plus, the talking might lull you into thinking you could use it while driving, while many people (most of the time meyself included) will pull over to use a map.
Since the boring day on which I noticed the space under the screen of my Inspiron 700m notebook is just large enough to pass a sheet of paper I have wondered if it would be possible for Dell or some intrepid DIY'er to install a scanner in the afore-mentioned space. Perhaps this little pen will spur somebody on.
There are two sides to the coin. We could simply default on our debt to them. Sure, you run the risk that nobody would loan the federal government money for a few decades, but that might actually be a good thing, then they might spend only what they HAVE for a given fiscal year. Plus, defaulting on the debt of an enemy MIGHT not be a bad thing. Might not ruin the U.S. Government's credit, might actually make creditor nations more peaceful, who wants to loose their debt. We wouldn't have to pay China if they asked for the debt. Selling the debt/U.S. currency they hold might be a less damaging, but still serious problem.
I didn't see anything regarding the illegality of shared folders in the complaint, nor in either exhibit. All I can find is a link to a link to a blog, in which somebody claiming to be the counsel for defendant stated what is quoted in the headline. I do not see anywhere the paper he is talking about, has it been released? Not that I wouldn't put it past the RIAA to do this, but the whole thing seems a little off to me.
There is certainly some truth in that, however, until you have actually been in law school or a lawyer, it can be difficult to understand WHY this is the truth.
Your post suggests a profound misunderstanding of the minds of lawyers, bordering on calling them unintelligent, based solely on popular opinion and a book read by a disallusioned lawyer who turned to a "profession" known for its lack of trust in lawyers who force them to play by the rules. Talk to one before you spread this prejudicial viewpoint, don't beleive everything you read. Try to remember that lawyers were forming governments when doctors where using leeches and putting pus on wounds, and if there is something being done, it is almost always for a reason.
...Before the string of comments suggesting that this is indicative of the stupidity of the American people is allowed to take hold, remind yourselves that this would no doubt be true of all strongly ideological individuals, in all nations, including your own.
Much of that "obsession" with air conditioning in the world of offices is no doubt a reflection of the excessive warmth of most formal dresswear. You may be able to wear a sweater at work, but no doubt the executives/lawyers are frequently forced to wear suits, which are damned hot in the summer, and they make the policy no doubt. Have you ever worn a black suit in August in Alabama? I have, and let me tell you, if anybody complained about the a/c being too cold, I'd smack them. This Yankee now knows the purpose of the southern gentleman white suit, just wishes he could pull it off.
The point I want to make is that YOU cold-sissies can always put more clothes on, but people who are too warm frequently cannot remove any. Can't strut around the office nude, can you?
1) What's a CRS?
2) Killed for a fancy Digicam? I could have sworn somebody in another thread said that such wealth disparities did not exist because of Europe's socialist economies, and as such crimes like that didn't occur. Hmmm...
I believe the figure was two (not counting the two trigerring the event), with considerable and widespread (not localized, very strange) property destruction. I assume you suggesting that the French "kinder, gentler" socialist society was responsible for that low figure. I would assert that a more accurate perception would be that the rioters seemed focused on the destruction of property, and the police force seemed relatively unable or unwilling to do anything about it.
For full disclosure, of course, the L.A. Riots of 1992 caused at least 38 deaths (still checking on figure) and many, many of them were police shootings. Much of this figure is no doubt a reflection of both the overly harsh response by the LAPD, and the rioters seemed unusually willing to fire at the police. You will no doubt assert that these killings are a reflection of the failure of the American people to establish a "kinder, gentler" socialist society.
On a side note, I keep trying to write "kindler" in lieu of "kinder", very frustrating.
The perceived anonymity of e-mail strikes again. People, think of it as a paper letter that can be stored for days, weeks, months, years, even centuries and make you look bad even when you are gone and rotten.
I am a big believer in India, rather than China being the country to watch for growth and development. A great deal of this surrounds India's legal system, which closely follows the English common-law system, with a great respect for precedent and contract law. Take a look at the econmic success of both the U.K. and the United States, and you can clearly see the benefits of this system.
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I think the real problem with the GPS systems is placement. We rented a car with GPS Nav recently, and it was infinately more dangerous for me to use while driving then either my handheld GPS, or a map which I could unfold on the steering wheel only to the part I need. To use the GPS as installed in most vehicles, you have to move away from the steering wheel with at least one hand, and as such I would compare it more to the dangers of using a radio then a map. As per the talking, I find the talking fairly distracting too, but in addition, the talking features as well as the bells and whistles and real time updates become a constant distraction, whereas a map is a one shot deal, and plus, the talking might lull you into thinking you could use it while driving, while many people (most of the time meyself included) will pull over to use a map.
Since the boring day on which I noticed the space under the screen of my Inspiron 700m notebook is just large enough to pass a sheet of paper I have wondered if it would be possible for Dell or some intrepid DIY'er to install a scanner in the afore-mentioned space. Perhaps this little pen will spur somebody on.
Aha. Very snide.
There are two sides to the coin. We could simply default on our debt to them. Sure, you run the risk that nobody would loan the federal government money for a few decades, but that might actually be a good thing, then they might spend only what they HAVE for a given fiscal year. Plus, defaulting on the debt of an enemy MIGHT not be a bad thing. Might not ruin the U.S. Government's credit, might actually make creditor nations more peaceful, who wants to loose their debt. We wouldn't have to pay China if they asked for the debt. Selling the debt/U.S. currency they hold might be a less damaging, but still serious problem.
I didn't see anything regarding the illegality of shared folders in the complaint, nor in either exhibit. All I can find is a link to a link to a blog, in which somebody claiming to be the counsel for defendant stated what is quoted in the headline. I do not see anywhere the paper he is talking about, has it been released? Not that I wouldn't put it past the RIAA to do this, but the whole thing seems a little off to me.
There is certainly some truth in that, however, until you have actually been in law school or a lawyer, it can be difficult to understand WHY this is the truth. Your post suggests a profound misunderstanding of the minds of lawyers, bordering on calling them unintelligent, based solely on popular opinion and a book read by a disallusioned lawyer who turned to a "profession" known for its lack of trust in lawyers who force them to play by the rules. Talk to one before you spread this prejudicial viewpoint, don't beleive everything you read. Try to remember that lawyers were forming governments when doctors where using leeches and putting pus on wounds, and if there is something being done, it is almost always for a reason.
...Before the string of comments suggesting that this is indicative of the stupidity of the American people is allowed to take hold, remind yourselves that this would no doubt be true of all strongly ideological individuals, in all nations, including your own.
Much of that "obsession" with air conditioning in the world of offices is no doubt a reflection of the excessive warmth of most formal dresswear. You may be able to wear a sweater at work, but no doubt the executives/lawyers are frequently forced to wear suits, which are damned hot in the summer, and they make the policy no doubt. Have you ever worn a black suit in August in Alabama? I have, and let me tell you, if anybody complained about the a/c being too cold, I'd smack them. This Yankee now knows the purpose of the southern gentleman white suit, just wishes he could pull it off. The point I want to make is that YOU cold-sissies can always put more clothes on, but people who are too warm frequently cannot remove any. Can't strut around the office nude, can you?
So all the places I have gone to work or school where the heat came on at noon in the summer were just taking this to the next level?
Didn't we already... Darn observances... Whatever.
That was only moderately coherant, and mostly nonsensical.
Welcome to the great technological pissing war.
1) What's a CRS? 2) Killed for a fancy Digicam? I could have sworn somebody in another thread said that such wealth disparities did not exist because of Europe's socialist economies, and as such crimes like that didn't occur. Hmmm...
I believe the figure was two (not counting the two trigerring the event), with considerable and widespread (not localized, very strange) property destruction. I assume you suggesting that the French "kinder, gentler" socialist society was responsible for that low figure. I would assert that a more accurate perception would be that the rioters seemed focused on the destruction of property, and the police force seemed relatively unable or unwilling to do anything about it. For full disclosure, of course, the L.A. Riots of 1992 caused at least 38 deaths (still checking on figure) and many, many of them were police shootings. Much of this figure is no doubt a reflection of both the overly harsh response by the LAPD, and the rioters seemed unusually willing to fire at the police. You will no doubt assert that these killings are a reflection of the failure of the American people to establish a "kinder, gentler" socialist society. On a side note, I keep trying to write "kindler" in lieu of "kinder", very frustrating.
Yeah, that kindler gentler socialist society worked real well for the French...
Wow. That story was terrible. I think I have seen stories penned by 8-year-olds that were of significantly higher quality.
I think the author meant THAT specific one mhz, not 1.000Mhz. Editing is useful.
Ah, another American-bashing brought to you by Slashot.org.
Just poke a hole in a body cover cap or lens cap, instant pinhole camera with nearly or totally infinite DOF.
The perceived anonymity of e-mail strikes again. People, think of it as a paper letter that can be stored for days, weeks, months, years, even centuries and make you look bad even when you are gone and rotten.
Here we go again, another liberal telling me what I do and do not know.
State health officials don't usually build bridges, or make laws, for that matter.
Typical Slashdot, couldn't manage to make an argument about an alternative fuel source without revealing your politics.
No, it makes corruption absolute.
I am a big believer in India, rather than China being the country to watch for growth and development. A great deal of this surrounds India's legal system, which closely follows the English common-law system, with a great respect for precedent and contract law. Take a look at the econmic success of both the U.K. and the United States, and you can clearly see the benefits of this system.