Aside from being consumers of Apple products, what's the connection between Russia and Steve Jobs? I'm confused as to why they would have it in the first place.
Random DNA sprayed around a crime scene would just seem weird. Wouldn't they also have to make it seem real? IE fake blood, saliva, whatever, in the same places it would be found in a crime scene?
Yes, but then the results from that area can be kept off the final tally until a fair re-vote is held there.
The problems will arise if they have volunteers who can be bribed.
In situations like this, I am always reminded of a quote from Sid Meier's Alpha Centauri.
"Beware of he who would deny you access to information, for in his heart, he dreams himself your master." -- Commissioner Pravin Lal
We'd have more success stopping terrorism by stopping the problems that cause it in the first place. Hatred and Fundamentalism. Poverty. Warmongering. The people of the middle east need to find a way to stop that, and so far we really don't seem to be doing much to help. In the case of Iraq, it often feels like we are exacerbating the problem.
I admit, the idea of using this on lower power devices is sexy. Never charging a cellphone, iPod, laptop, or wireless game controller would be great. I just don't know if I would trust it for heavy duty power needs like appliances and computers. What would the rate of charge on something like this be, btw?
However, I hope they can get a version of this working for electric cars. That would be perfect. A transmitter in the garage at home, a transmitter in the parking structure at work, etc... If they could prove it was safe enough, they might even be able to put them near major freeways. (at least at gas stations/rest stops) Never having to plug the car in would be a big selling point for manufacturers.
You would need to make this pretty idiot-proof, however. What happens if someone accidentally steps on a transmitter? Would that alter it's frequency? What kind of problems would that cause? Furthermore, according to the article, both the transmitter and the receiver need to be at the same frequency for this to work. Does that mean this would be a powered antenna? That seems to me like it would sort of negate the point because you would still need some way to get power into the device if it runs completely dry.
This also opens up some other problems, the largest of which I can think of is theft. There would have to be one or two set frequencies these devices could operate on, so someone else is bound to have a matching receiver. If you are doing this in your home in the suburbs, that's fine, but in a crowded metropolitan area, it would be easy for lots of people to siphon power off your transmitter as well. Even for low-power devices like cellphones, that can add up to a lot of cost over time, the only solution being limiting the range of the device, which defeats the whole point of wireless charging.
Can this stuff be added into asphalt? Or sidewalks? That alone could help a LOT.
I am a bit worried though, what happens when they have to knock down a building? Is this stuff carcinogenic? Will it cause problems when it ends up in the air?
that people would more closely examine the security issues when dealing with something like this. I know I shouldn't be surprised, but I am.
Honestly, even with good security, the system is only going to be as good as the people who check these passports when they are used. If they just have someone scan them in and assume the right person has the passport, then it's still not secure.
In your opinion, how many (rough guess) of the elections on Monday are going to be tampered with? A few? A lot? None?
Also, what kind of response is this getting from politicians? Even those in power must realize that at some point, the OTHER party might start using these kind of shenanigans.
I feel really bad for the future data miner that stumbles across Goat... actually, I don't think I'll even finish saying it. Regardless, those studying our culture hundreds of years from now, they're in for some surprises.
On behalf of the past, I offer my condolences.
The description is a bit misleading on the DRM, it seems to only apply to when Vista is being virtualized/emulated. Still annoying, but less onerous than implied.
It's only a matter of time before it goes that far, however.
If they can work around the security risks of that much access, this is a fantastic solution to some of the problems the intelligence community. I would be very concerned however, about who runs it. Will it be headed by an appointee? Would they be able to change data behind the scenes without anyone knowing? This could just make it easier for one political party to manipulate information to fit their policy. I do hope it works however.
Personally, I'd like to see something more ambitious, a larger, Governipedia (Wikiment?), that the public has access to. I'd imagine you could search it for hot-button issues like abortion and gay marriage, and it would give an overview of the topic and link to arguments from either side. It could also show congressional votes and measures on the topic, and which congressmen voted for or against them.
Slashdot Mirror
You realize what you've done by calling attention to this, right?
Aside from being consumers of Apple products, what's the connection between Russia and Steve Jobs? I'm confused as to why they would have it in the first place.
I'm sorry, but what? I think I missed the "Let's hire gays and women as military contractors" memo. Elaborate?
Yeah, until we get news footage of her illicit tryst with an underage defrag program.
I've read about this concept in the Riverworld series.
It doesn't end well for them.
Random DNA sprayed around a crime scene would just seem weird. Wouldn't they also have to make it seem real? IE fake blood, saliva, whatever, in the same places it would be found in a crime scene?
That call about me 'winning a free cruise' yesterday morning. Of course, I have pay-as-you go service on my cell, so that cost me 25 cents.
Yes, but then the results from that area can be kept off the final tally until a fair re-vote is held there. The problems will arise if they have volunteers who can be bribed.
Wait, when did Darkseid start working for the DOD?
In situations like this, I am always reminded of a quote from Sid Meier's Alpha Centauri.
"Beware of he who would deny you access to information, for in his heart, he dreams himself your master." -- Commissioner Pravin Lal
We'd have more success stopping terrorism by stopping the problems that cause it in the first place. Hatred and Fundamentalism. Poverty. Warmongering. The people of the middle east need to find a way to stop that, and so far we really don't seem to be doing much to help. In the case of Iraq, it often feels like we are exacerbating the problem.
I admit, the idea of using this on lower power devices is sexy. Never charging a cellphone, iPod, laptop, or wireless game controller would be great. I just don't know if I would trust it for heavy duty power needs like appliances and computers. What would the rate of charge on something like this be, btw?
However, I hope they can get a version of this working for electric cars. That would be perfect. A transmitter in the garage at home, a transmitter in the parking structure at work, etc... If they could prove it was safe enough, they might even be able to put them near major freeways. (at least at gas stations/rest stops) Never having to plug the car in would be a big selling point for manufacturers.
You would need to make this pretty idiot-proof, however. What happens if someone accidentally steps on a transmitter? Would that alter it's frequency? What kind of problems would that cause? Furthermore, according to the article, both the transmitter and the receiver need to be at the same frequency for this to work. Does that mean this would be a powered antenna? That seems to me like it would sort of negate the point because you would still need some way to get power into the device if it runs completely dry.
This also opens up some other problems, the largest of which I can think of is theft. There would have to be one or two set frequencies these devices could operate on, so someone else is bound to have a matching receiver. If you are doing this in your home in the suburbs, that's fine, but in a crowded metropolitan area, it would be easy for lots of people to siphon power off your transmitter as well. Even for low-power devices like cellphones, that can add up to a lot of cost over time, the only solution being limiting the range of the device, which defeats the whole point of wireless charging.
If this is real, someone get this guy a job at Harmonix.
There has to be a HUGE stockpile of old AOL CDs still out there, lets put them to good use.
Can this stuff be added into asphalt? Or sidewalks? That alone could help a LOT.
I am a bit worried though, what happens when they have to knock down a building? Is this stuff carcinogenic? Will it cause problems when it ends up in the air?
that people would more closely examine the security issues when dealing with something like this. I know I shouldn't be surprised, but I am.
Honestly, even with good security, the system is only going to be as good as the people who check these passports when they are used. If they just have someone scan them in and assume the right person has the passport, then it's still not secure.
Somebody warn Weird Al.
In your opinion, how many (rough guess) of the elections on Monday are going to be tampered with? A few? A lot? None? Also, what kind of response is this getting from politicians? Even those in power must realize that at some point, the OTHER party might start using these kind of shenanigans.
I feel really bad for the future data miner that stumbles across Goat... actually, I don't think I'll even finish saying it. Regardless, those studying our culture hundreds of years from now, they're in for some surprises. On behalf of the past, I offer my condolences.
The description is a bit misleading on the DRM, it seems to only apply to when Vista is being virtualized/emulated. Still annoying, but less onerous than implied. It's only a matter of time before it goes that far, however.
Run some quick little adds before the clips. Or on the side. Perhaps Google adding their sidebar ads to youtube will solve this problem.
...I'll never know. Such a great way to promote their shows. They should be uploading these themselves every week.
If they can work around the security risks of that much access, this is a fantastic solution to some of the problems the intelligence community. I would be very concerned however, about who runs it. Will it be headed by an appointee? Would they be able to change data behind the scenes without anyone knowing? This could just make it easier for one political party to manipulate information to fit their policy. I do hope it works however.
Personally, I'd like to see something more ambitious, a larger, Governipedia (Wikiment?), that the public has access to. I'd imagine you could search it for hot-button issues like abortion and gay marriage, and it would give an overview of the topic and link to arguments from either side. It could also show congressional votes and measures on the topic, and which congressmen voted for or against them.
I don't think the best attitude in life to take is to sue anything and anyone that pisses you off.
You got a phone call, it took, what, 10 seconds of your life? Deal with it.
All good comedy contains a core of truth. That's why it works. Except Yakity Sax, that's just funny cause it's funny.