How many people DID get hurt by this? I am willing to accept some risk so long as it is minimized. In this case? Yeah, it was a bit risky but nothing untoward happened. All is good in the end and nobody got hurt. I tend to not freak out until after someone gets hurt.
Someone should sue for violating the GPL. It would be damned amusing. I saw this download on a torrent site the other day, they had directions to change to English, I did not bother with it.
No. Every police car does not have that. In fact, they are illegal (preemptively so) in my state. There are some traffic cameras but they are few and far between. I have it on good authority that they are not the traditional red-light cameras as they do not seem to issue tickets. We also do not have billboards. I live in Maine and no, you would not like it here so do not move here as it is absolutely horrific and you will likely be eaten by a grue. Cops do have cameras in their cars and often wear one on their body as well. They do not automatically do anything including no facial recognition or license plate reading.
Give it time though... We have a moron for a governor and he may well try to override the courts on something like this as he has a decent backing in the also-moronic legislative body. If they keep pushing I will end up in Canada though that is less impressive than it used to be.
All of my recent BMWs have auto-adjusting headlights. I had no idea how they worked until I read your post - I have never had to do anything with them. I have never even had to replace a bulb in any of them (though I am soon to be on my third when it gets built and delivered). Anyhow, you seem to describe it like it would likely work so it makes sense to me. I have never even noticed them adjusting. I have pushed the button to make them readjust automatically (sort of a reset button) but that did not do anything of interest so I stopped pushing it.
Yes, yes I do have an obligation to push every button within reach. This is why I should never be allowed around anything important or dangerous. If you put a big red button on something and label it "Do Not Push" then the first button I am going to push will be that one. I may not even wait for you to get out of the room or finish giving me instructions. That button will be depressed by my own hand - and quickly. I dare say it is not my fault. Who would put such a button there and make disaster a simple single button push away?
I have this on my BMW which is three years old and a US-centric car. The limits that DOT applies are usually limited to width and lumens. Note that these are not the main headlights but are secondary spots.
Prior to breakage there could have been a surge that caused damage to the wiring harness. The alternator could have been the wrong replacement. They often have the same mounting brackets and take the same belts even though they have different amperage outputs. The fuse could have been untripped as it was still within spec but increased power could still managed to cause enough heat to damage the wiring harness. A surge, brownout, dirty power, or the additional amperage could have also caused faults in the BCM and/or ECM which seems to also be what you were hinting at.
Of course we are just stabbing into the dark of night but these seem to be the most likely of causes. A simple, properly done, replacement should not have caused any damage at all.
I have owned two modern BMWs (and several older models, two of which I still own) and have a new one that should be ready to be delivered in about six more weeks. I am a bit of a car buff, read car geek really as I abhor working on them personally, and own BMWs for a reason. I have not ever had anything like what you describe happen. I suspect that it is not the fault of the OEM nor of the alternator. I suspect that the blame lies squarely on the mechanic. The mechanic may well have put in the wrong alternator which is actually a bad thing - as they are pretty damned precise and you can put the wrong alternator into a vehicle with some ease and it will appear to be working properly. My guess would be that the amperage output was too high and fried your wiring harness due to the heat which made it behave like it did. Of course that is just a guess but I have seen similar things happen.
Alternatively, you bought a Ford. The quality of parts and the education and attentiveness of repair technicians may be different enough to result in vastly different outcomes. A BMW is expensive to maintain and repair but those costs are less frequent than they are in other vehicles so they probably average out to similar costs of ownership when all things are equal.
Again, these are not the headlights that are turning. They are secondary lights that illuminate the sides of the road as needed, they are small round spotlights. They do not stop your regular lights from working just like they have always done. Those will not change. The earliest implementation was in the 40s with a Tucker that had a central third light. (I misposted earlier - it is not a Buick.) My BMWs have been doing this for years under the name of 'Intelligent Headlamps.' Volvo has had the functionality in the past as well. A couple of early English sportscars had similar functionality. The difference is that these newer versions rely on sensors and GPS and infrared sensor data to determine where they aim the spotlights.
You will still be able to drive like you always have. If these fail then you simply keep driving like you always have. They are used in addition to other safety features. They take nothing away from other features but supplement them by providing additional light where there may be a problem. They will not kill you, they will not kill pedestrians, and they will not distract you from your normal driving unless you are already a very poor driver and, in that case, you probably should not be driving at all.
I have no idea how they do it but my last two beemers and the one that I have on order all self-adjust the headlights. There is a manual override for them but I have never had to use them.
Maybe you should work on your concentration? This does not appear to be the headlights turning. This is an additional light turning.
Buick had something similar back in the 50s. I think it was Buick. They had a third headlight mounted high on the hood of the car. When you turned the wheel the light would turn in the same direction and aim an additional beam of light that way. I hope they did not get a patent for this as it is fairly obvious and a feature in other cars already. BMW calls it 'Intelligent Headlamps.' There was a Volvo model with the same feature a while back. I have no idea if it is still available nor do I recall the name. The only difference is that BMW (and now Ford) use GPS to intelligently point the additional lights.
LOL I have heard this argument before only it was presented seriously. Loss-leaders are a thing. This was not one of them. Now, if the soda was less than five cents to produce and distribute then maybe... That would be the entirety of the bottle deposit in my current state.
If they did not then there would be just as many people complaining that they could not. I over-ride fonts with my browser's settings. It works for me. There is always going to be a dumbass in every crowd and there is usually more than one. I can not control them but I can control me.
Have you not seen my posts before? That is *hardly* my life's story. No, that is a very small post for me. I typically write a novella about the most mundane of things. Your concern is not of any importance to me but it is cute that you think I care about your opinion. If I cared about opinions then I would certainly try to fit in.
Would you like a novella of your own to ignore? Long paragraphs and complex subjects that do not fit on a bumper sticker may be difficult so you may wish to ask your mother for some assistance. Some of the words may be difficult to understand, and my writing style is not the best, so you really may want a dictionary if you are going to attempt to parse the more difficult sections.
I will be more than happy to share a brief portion of my life for you. I will take the time out of my not-so-busy schedule and type you up a real novella so that you have something legitimate to whine about. I know, you got a trophy for reading last semester. You're special and a snowflake so parsing anything more difficult than a saying on a coffee cup is difficult for you. I understand that.
But no no no... You want a novella and something to complain about? A life story? Well... You're in luck. I am more than happy to give you something to whinge about. Why? Because I care. I care about the fact that you were unable to find anything legitimate to complain about and, instead, were reduced to complaining about something that has absolutely no bearing on your life. I care that you do not have something worthwhile in your life that you care about. It is unacceptable! I should have been more thorough and truly provided you with something to snivel about and I should have made certain to use only the most simplistic of words so as to not offend your delicate sensibilities.
Why? Because you are important.
Do you carry a box of tissues, for things other than masturbation cleanup, when you go out on the town in case somebody offends you? Does it bother you when people say things that are more significant than a grunt and a nod of affirmation? Those mean people and their complexities... There really ought to be a law, huh?
We do not need information, we can get by with just the facts. It is not important to see where the information comes from so that you can judge its merits. No, that is not important at all. We just accept the facts we like, discard the rest, and consider anything more complicated than a potato to beyond our ken. Never mind an interest in humanity, that is irrelevant and inconsequential.
But you, you little button nosed Anonymous Coward who lacks the social graces to sign their name to their trivial complaints, are special and we must (of course) accommodate your handicaps. I would have thought that my taxes going to pay for your "special helmet" would be enough but it seems I must ensure that I avoid anything complicated or with a background because of your inability to comprehend it or skip reading it. Your delicacy is unfortunate and I am sure that there will be a cure for you and your kind in the near future.
Now, here, you have a novella. It is not my life's story but it is still long enough for you to complain. Is there anything else I can do for you? Maybe you would like a glass of milk and someone to cut the crust off your bread? Maybe you need to rent a hooker for a few hours? I am here for you and only you, after all. It is imperative that I write only to suit your guidelines and to make sure you are not overly exerting yourself mentally or unhappy that you are unable to be equal to your fellow man.
Those things are important to me...
Wait, no. I do not really give a fuck and you're still mentally challenged. I can also type well enough so that it is not exerting myself though reading seems to be such a hassle for you that you're unwilling to do so without complaint while ignoring the ability to simply move along. Yes, I am going to curtail my behavior just to avoid offending ignorant puss-nuggets such as yourself. String up and save your mom the money of maintaining your dysfunctional lifestyle.
See? Now you have something to whine about or comment on legitimately. I aim to please.
I think that a reasonable compromise might be to have them covered under the same laws as livery drivers - as in limousine service or other private car hires. This includes a plate, a special license, and additional insurance in some areas. I think that is reasonable and is certainly covering the services that they perform. They can legislate, as needed, based on that and taxi services remain taxi services without the need to justify changing their end of things. Maybe they will expand into hourly rates as well...
I believe we have a working process to change the law. I also believe that we neglect our duty to do so. For example, your social contract demands you know the law and the procedures. Your social contract demands that you observe the actions of the courts to ensure they are following the spirit of the law. When was the last time you spent a day down at your local courthouse observing what goes on so that you can actually learn the laws? When was the last time you gave up a piece of your vacation to then take that education and then watch the courts again to monitor their doings and then judge if you need to communicate your findings, request a hearing as a friend to the court, or do both? Better still, when was the last time you did those things when you saw someone getting railroaded for a crime you abhor but due process was not followed?
You, we all, including I, have an obligation to take a part in this. The press is the most accessible but the courts are the most accessible branch of the government that we have. Then comes the legislative for access. If you see faults in the system then you are obligated to oppose those injustices by acting against them and you have a variety of ways to do so. That you do not even try to do so is telling. If you are supported then the citizens will act on your behalf. If they do not approve then you are not going to get support. Your obligations are also to educate your fellow citizens - that is what the press is for.
Additionally, there is the executive branch. This is a bit more tough to get into even in a non-elected position. You generally have to demonstrate your willingness to work within the other two branches before you can aspire to this level but that is not always the case. This level does not have as much power as people think (POTUS can not arbitrarily make wide sweeping changes like people think) but it is more public facing and the chance to educate more and guide more than at the lower levels.
We have the means. What we lack is the gumption and unity. Go to watch your district courts. Learn how they function - the procedures. Then learn the applicable laws. Access to the law library is free and a right. Printing costs extra beyond a certain page limit. Fees may be waived by the courts depending on financial ability. Then observe the courts. When you see a problem decide how you want to go about influencing the outcome. You can go to the press, a good choice, or you can petition the judge for a hearing on behalf of the people.
You can do this in cases you have absolutely no involvement in but, keep in mind, the judge is under no obligation to grant you a hearing. If the judge does not grant you a hearing then you can actually appeal that decision as well. As I mentioned, bonus points for when you act on behalf of a sex offender who is quite likely guilty and was found guilty despite the State having failed to either produce enough evidence or to follow the procedures mandated. (You are probably not going to be allowed a hearing based on evidential concerns and that may not be subject to appeal.)
A couple of key points that I have picked up just from observing the courts in person... It is not beyond all doubt - it is subjective and beyond all reasonable doubt. In a civil case the evidence must only show that you, more likely than not, are the guilty party. Evidence is not proof. Nobody is ever found 'innocent' but is found 'not guilty.' There are huge differences between the two. The State has an obligation to inform the defendant of their rights but does not have an obligation to build their case. The State has an obligation to build their case to show that the defendant is guilty. Lawyers are assholes, it is their job to be argumentative assholes. The difference between 'shall' and 'will' is such that a good lawyer (I call them liars) will argue over the interpretation of that word if needed. A good lawyer will never, ever, ask if you committed the offense because they can not knowingly allow you to purger yourself. The shit that goes
As an aside, that is where I would not mind a company like Uber. I have property in Henderson. When I go there I hire a car 9 out of 10 times. I hire the car and driver for 8 hour increments and schedule them daily for the duration of my trip. (I should not, and do not, drive when visiting Vegas. Also, the traffic is absurd.) Having some competition in this area would be nice and it would be nice to supplement those eight hours with another company but I generally want the driver to stick around and pay a goodly amount of money extra for that service. Uber does not (last time I checked) offer such a service.
It would be nice to go home, have a hot shower, maybe order some food in, and then go back out again. It would be nice to say that I know I need a driver for two hours but it may extend to six or even eight. Hell, put the driver in a suit and I will even let them come in with me and pay for some of their entertainment. The flexibility and being able to pay hourly rates would be nice as an add-on to services I am already paying for.
Are you retarded? That is a serious question. And before someone jumps on me for the use of the word note that it is still in use by the professionals. Google "mental health and retardation" for more uses.
I know not all the ACs are the same. However, and I am only basing this on observation and not on actually counting data points, it seems an inordinate percentage of those posting as AC are not at all bright. In this case the government does have the authority, in fact that is what governments do. Even a simpleton, such as myself, knows this. It may not be right, that is debatable, but they have the authority and that is not subject to debate as it is factual.
How the hell are you getting shafted on internet so much? I live, literally, in a non-town. As in, I do not have any town services because I live in an unincorporated township with a total of six (seven if you count me) residences. The nearest town center is about 25 miles away, the edge of that town is about 18 miles away. I pay about $35/line for DSL that is 10/.75. In the real world I get 14/1.5 on a bad day. Admittedly, I did buy my own CO (central office) and about seven miles of new line so my barrier of entry was rough but it was the most rational choice for my personal needs and now the whole township has broadband access.
The company was ComTel when I bought the lines, not long after moving in as Satellite was not going to cut it and the radio internet service was not so very good in my location without an ugly tower. The company is now Fairpoint. My rates have never gone up. I can order DSL from any number of other suppliers but I stick with Fairpoint because my rates have never gone up but I get fairly steady incremental increases in service. When I put the line in and had them build the CO my service was 3/.5. They keep increasing it without asking me, without even notifying me, and without charge. I finally get notice when I call in and ask a tech about a different issue. Everyone in my township gets the same benefits and pays the same price I pay - I am not getting special treatment or pricing because I paid for the installation.
Even the installation was reasonably priced. I did not pay full value for the equipment nor did I pay a dime for the labor. A neighbor chipped in to run the line an extra mile beyond me so that they too could connect. The total cost was ~$30,000 USD and worth every penny. I'd have paid nearly that amount in ISDN by now. The neighbor paid a bit over $1000 USD for their mile of line plus their driveway which is actually longer than my own.
On top of that I have a "local" (this is a stretch but it is local for Maine which means the trip is under four hours both ways - this is about three total driving hours) office in Winthrop, ME. They have two tier two and one tier three support techs on site. I know all of them by name and call directly into their office instead of going through an automated phone system. They have driven company vehicles to my house for diagnostics, repair, and equipment replacement on nights and weekends. They have not yet done it in a snow storm - I would simply not allow it.
They send me new equipment every eight to twelve months. I have more aged-out routers than I know what to do with. I do not even typically use their equipment nor is it an itemized expense on my bill as a rental. They have never requested that I return broken equipment or older equipment that they have since replaced. I have a separate line for the garage and shop, the house that was here originally (I call it my guest house), and my house. I do use their equipment in the shop and in the guest house but I do use my own equipment up here. They recently sent out new equipment and managed the routers on behalf of the customers and my equipment was not authorized on the network. (It took me a few minutes to figure that out, I had never had that happen with DSL ever.) It took a five minute phone call to get things changed and my equipment authorized - another ten minutes spent bullshitting with the engineer on the other end. (They are also migrating to Juniper equipment in a lot of areas, I guess it is much cheaper and the support contracts are much cheaper. I would have expected Cisco to be cheaper in the long term but they seem to think that is not the case.)
All-in-all, I do not see any of these issues. Fairpoint owns the lines. I can, and have, ordered DSL service from a third party. It was not better and was a bit more expensive. They were a great company but they did not add anything so I went back. The company is Oxford Networks and they are great people, they rolled out FTTH in certain areas of Lewiston/Auburn over ten years ago. That was before I even so
Hairdressers are not barbers. Barbers can use a straightedge razor to shave you. A hairdresser can not do any such thing. I am old, this may have changed, but I think it remains the same in entire United States.
I only go to a barber for a trim really. Sometimes I get it thinned. I have a lot (and I mean a lot) of hair on my head and face. I do not seem to be balding or really going gray. Anyhow, I do not get shaved any more so I could go to a hairdresser I suppose.
If you had flown into O'hare you would have noticed the taxi stand where they do, in fact, wait... Not that it matters. Uber is still a taxi dispatch company and the drivers will end up being forced to follow the local regulations. Do not invest in Uber.
I suppose we should just let you keep bombing yourselves into rubble and then paying so that you can repair your country after you have done so for the umpteenth time. Or we could let you behave like children, while still protecting you, and save some money from having to pay you to rebuild your own country after you've bombed yourselves into rubble yet again. No, I think it best that we take away your toys and do the heavy lifting on your behalf because you have continually proven that you are unable to sit at the adult's table and behave. We let you pretend, though. Don't worry - we've got you covered.
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How many people DID get hurt by this? I am willing to accept some risk so long as it is minimized. In this case? Yeah, it was a bit risky but nothing untoward happened. All is good in the end and nobody got hurt. I tend to not freak out until after someone gets hurt.
Someone should sue for violating the GPL. It would be damned amusing. I saw this download on a torrent site the other day, they had directions to change to English, I did not bother with it.
What, in my post, indicated that I was trying to negate anything?
Remarkably little. Next question?
No. Every police car does not have that. In fact, they are illegal (preemptively so) in my state. There are some traffic cameras but they are few and far between. I have it on good authority that they are not the traditional red-light cameras as they do not seem to issue tickets. We also do not have billboards. I live in Maine and no, you would not like it here so do not move here as it is absolutely horrific and you will likely be eaten by a grue. Cops do have cameras in their cars and often wear one on their body as well. They do not automatically do anything including no facial recognition or license plate reading.
Give it time though... We have a moron for a governor and he may well try to override the courts on something like this as he has a decent backing in the also-moronic legislative body. If they keep pushing I will end up in Canada though that is less impressive than it used to be.
All of my recent BMWs have auto-adjusting headlights. I had no idea how they worked until I read your post - I have never had to do anything with them. I have never even had to replace a bulb in any of them (though I am soon to be on my third when it gets built and delivered). Anyhow, you seem to describe it like it would likely work so it makes sense to me. I have never even noticed them adjusting. I have pushed the button to make them readjust automatically (sort of a reset button) but that did not do anything of interest so I stopped pushing it.
Yes, yes I do have an obligation to push every button within reach. This is why I should never be allowed around anything important or dangerous. If you put a big red button on something and label it "Do Not Push" then the first button I am going to push will be that one. I may not even wait for you to get out of the room or finish giving me instructions. That button will be depressed by my own hand - and quickly. I dare say it is not my fault. Who would put such a button there and make disaster a simple single button push away?
I have this on my BMW which is three years old and a US-centric car. The limits that DOT applies are usually limited to width and lumens. Note that these are not the main headlights but are secondary spots.
120m is the actual distance.
Prior to breakage there could have been a surge that caused damage to the wiring harness. The alternator could have been the wrong replacement. They often have the same mounting brackets and take the same belts even though they have different amperage outputs. The fuse could have been untripped as it was still within spec but increased power could still managed to cause enough heat to damage the wiring harness. A surge, brownout, dirty power, or the additional amperage could have also caused faults in the BCM and/or ECM which seems to also be what you were hinting at.
Of course we are just stabbing into the dark of night but these seem to be the most likely of causes. A simple, properly done, replacement should not have caused any damage at all.
I have owned two modern BMWs (and several older models, two of which I still own) and have a new one that should be ready to be delivered in about six more weeks. I am a bit of a car buff, read car geek really as I abhor working on them personally, and own BMWs for a reason. I have not ever had anything like what you describe happen. I suspect that it is not the fault of the OEM nor of the alternator. I suspect that the blame lies squarely on the mechanic. The mechanic may well have put in the wrong alternator which is actually a bad thing - as they are pretty damned precise and you can put the wrong alternator into a vehicle with some ease and it will appear to be working properly. My guess would be that the amperage output was too high and fried your wiring harness due to the heat which made it behave like it did. Of course that is just a guess but I have seen similar things happen.
Alternatively, you bought a Ford. The quality of parts and the education and attentiveness of repair technicians may be different enough to result in vastly different outcomes. A BMW is expensive to maintain and repair but those costs are less frequent than they are in other vehicles so they probably average out to similar costs of ownership when all things are equal.
Again, these are not the headlights that are turning. They are secondary lights that illuminate the sides of the road as needed, they are small round spotlights. They do not stop your regular lights from working just like they have always done. Those will not change. The earliest implementation was in the 40s with a Tucker that had a central third light. (I misposted earlier - it is not a Buick.) My BMWs have been doing this for years under the name of 'Intelligent Headlamps.' Volvo has had the functionality in the past as well. A couple of early English sportscars had similar functionality. The difference is that these newer versions rely on sensors and GPS and infrared sensor data to determine where they aim the spotlights.
You will still be able to drive like you always have. If these fail then you simply keep driving like you always have. They are used in addition to other safety features. They take nothing away from other features but supplement them by providing additional light where there may be a problem. They will not kill you, they will not kill pedestrians, and they will not distract you from your normal driving unless you are already a very poor driver and, in that case, you probably should not be driving at all.
I have no idea how they do it but my last two beemers and the one that I have on order all self-adjust the headlights. There is a manual override for them but I have never had to use them.
Maybe you should work on your concentration? This does not appear to be the headlights turning. This is an additional light turning.
Buick had something similar back in the 50s. I think it was Buick. They had a third headlight mounted high on the hood of the car. When you turned the wheel the light would turn in the same direction and aim an additional beam of light that way. I hope they did not get a patent for this as it is fairly obvious and a feature in other cars already. BMW calls it 'Intelligent Headlamps.' There was a Volvo model with the same feature a while back. I have no idea if it is still available nor do I recall the name. The only difference is that BMW (and now Ford) use GPS to intelligently point the additional lights.
LOL I have heard this argument before only it was presented seriously. Loss-leaders are a thing. This was not one of them. Now, if the soda was less than five cents to produce and distribute then maybe... That would be the entirety of the bottle deposit in my current state.
If they did not then there would be just as many people complaining that they could not. I over-ride fonts with my browser's settings. It works for me. There is always going to be a dumbass in every crowd and there is usually more than one. I can not control them but I can control me.
Have you not seen my posts before? That is *hardly* my life's story. No, that is a very small post for me. I typically write a novella about the most mundane of things. Your concern is not of any importance to me but it is cute that you think I care about your opinion. If I cared about opinions then I would certainly try to fit in.
Would you like a novella of your own to ignore? Long paragraphs and complex subjects that do not fit on a bumper sticker may be difficult so you may wish to ask your mother for some assistance. Some of the words may be difficult to understand, and my writing style is not the best, so you really may want a dictionary if you are going to attempt to parse the more difficult sections.
I will be more than happy to share a brief portion of my life for you. I will take the time out of my not-so-busy schedule and type you up a real novella so that you have something legitimate to whine about. I know, you got a trophy for reading last semester. You're special and a snowflake so parsing anything more difficult than a saying on a coffee cup is difficult for you. I understand that.
But no no no... You want a novella and something to complain about? A life story? Well... You're in luck. I am more than happy to give you something to whinge about. Why? Because I care. I care about the fact that you were unable to find anything legitimate to complain about and, instead, were reduced to complaining about something that has absolutely no bearing on your life. I care that you do not have something worthwhile in your life that you care about. It is unacceptable! I should have been more thorough and truly provided you with something to snivel about and I should have made certain to use only the most simplistic of words so as to not offend your delicate sensibilities.
Why? Because you are important.
Do you carry a box of tissues, for things other than masturbation cleanup, when you go out on the town in case somebody offends you? Does it bother you when people say things that are more significant than a grunt and a nod of affirmation? Those mean people and their complexities... There really ought to be a law, huh?
We do not need information, we can get by with just the facts. It is not important to see where the information comes from so that you can judge its merits. No, that is not important at all. We just accept the facts we like, discard the rest, and consider anything more complicated than a potato to beyond our ken. Never mind an interest in humanity, that is irrelevant and inconsequential.
But you, you little button nosed Anonymous Coward who lacks the social graces to sign their name to their trivial complaints, are special and we must (of course) accommodate your handicaps. I would have thought that my taxes going to pay for your "special helmet" would be enough but it seems I must ensure that I avoid anything complicated or with a background because of your inability to comprehend it or skip reading it. Your delicacy is unfortunate and I am sure that there will be a cure for you and your kind in the near future.
Now, here, you have a novella. It is not my life's story but it is still long enough for you to complain. Is there anything else I can do for you? Maybe you would like a glass of milk and someone to cut the crust off your bread? Maybe you need to rent a hooker for a few hours? I am here for you and only you, after all. It is imperative that I write only to suit your guidelines and to make sure you are not overly exerting yourself mentally or unhappy that you are unable to be equal to your fellow man.
Those things are important to me...
Wait, no. I do not really give a fuck and you're still mentally challenged. I can also type well enough so that it is not exerting myself though reading seems to be such a hassle for you that you're unwilling to do so without complaint while ignoring the ability to simply move along. Yes, I am going to curtail my behavior just to avoid offending ignorant puss-nuggets such as yourself. String up and save your mom the money of maintaining your dysfunctional lifestyle.
See? Now you have something to whine about or comment on legitimately. I aim to please.
I think that a reasonable compromise might be to have them covered under the same laws as livery drivers - as in limousine service or other private car hires. This includes a plate, a special license, and additional insurance in some areas. I think that is reasonable and is certainly covering the services that they perform. They can legislate, as needed, based on that and taxi services remain taxi services without the need to justify changing their end of things. Maybe they will expand into hourly rates as well...
I believe we have a working process to change the law. I also believe that we neglect our duty to do so. For example, your social contract demands you know the law and the procedures. Your social contract demands that you observe the actions of the courts to ensure they are following the spirit of the law. When was the last time you spent a day down at your local courthouse observing what goes on so that you can actually learn the laws? When was the last time you gave up a piece of your vacation to then take that education and then watch the courts again to monitor their doings and then judge if you need to communicate your findings, request a hearing as a friend to the court, or do both? Better still, when was the last time you did those things when you saw someone getting railroaded for a crime you abhor but due process was not followed?
You, we all, including I, have an obligation to take a part in this. The press is the most accessible but the courts are the most accessible branch of the government that we have. Then comes the legislative for access. If you see faults in the system then you are obligated to oppose those injustices by acting against them and you have a variety of ways to do so. That you do not even try to do so is telling. If you are supported then the citizens will act on your behalf. If they do not approve then you are not going to get support. Your obligations are also to educate your fellow citizens - that is what the press is for.
Additionally, there is the executive branch. This is a bit more tough to get into even in a non-elected position. You generally have to demonstrate your willingness to work within the other two branches before you can aspire to this level but that is not always the case. This level does not have as much power as people think (POTUS can not arbitrarily make wide sweeping changes like people think) but it is more public facing and the chance to educate more and guide more than at the lower levels.
We have the means. What we lack is the gumption and unity. Go to watch your district courts. Learn how they function - the procedures. Then learn the applicable laws. Access to the law library is free and a right. Printing costs extra beyond a certain page limit. Fees may be waived by the courts depending on financial ability. Then observe the courts. When you see a problem decide how you want to go about influencing the outcome. You can go to the press, a good choice, or you can petition the judge for a hearing on behalf of the people.
You can do this in cases you have absolutely no involvement in but, keep in mind, the judge is under no obligation to grant you a hearing. If the judge does not grant you a hearing then you can actually appeal that decision as well. As I mentioned, bonus points for when you act on behalf of a sex offender who is quite likely guilty and was found guilty despite the State having failed to either produce enough evidence or to follow the procedures mandated. (You are probably not going to be allowed a hearing based on evidential concerns and that may not be subject to appeal.)
A couple of key points that I have picked up just from observing the courts in person... It is not beyond all doubt - it is subjective and beyond all reasonable doubt. In a civil case the evidence must only show that you, more likely than not, are the guilty party. Evidence is not proof. Nobody is ever found 'innocent' but is found 'not guilty.' There are huge differences between the two. The State has an obligation to inform the defendant of their rights but does not have an obligation to build their case. The State has an obligation to build their case to show that the defendant is guilty. Lawyers are assholes, it is their job to be argumentative assholes. The difference between 'shall' and 'will' is such that a good lawyer (I call them liars) will argue over the interpretation of that word if needed. A good lawyer will never, ever, ask if you committed the offense because they can not knowingly allow you to purger yourself. The shit that goes
You have not been to Vegas?
As an aside, that is where I would not mind a company like Uber. I have property in Henderson. When I go there I hire a car 9 out of 10 times. I hire the car and driver for 8 hour increments and schedule them daily for the duration of my trip. (I should not, and do not, drive when visiting Vegas. Also, the traffic is absurd.) Having some competition in this area would be nice and it would be nice to supplement those eight hours with another company but I generally want the driver to stick around and pay a goodly amount of money extra for that service. Uber does not (last time I checked) offer such a service.
It would be nice to go home, have a hot shower, maybe order some food in, and then go back out again. It would be nice to say that I know I need a driver for two hours but it may extend to six or even eight. Hell, put the driver in a suit and I will even let them come in with me and pay for some of their entertainment. The flexibility and being able to pay hourly rates would be nice as an add-on to services I am already paying for.
Are you retarded? That is a serious question. And before someone jumps on me for the use of the word note that it is still in use by the professionals. Google "mental health and retardation" for more uses.
I know not all the ACs are the same. However, and I am only basing this on observation and not on actually counting data points, it seems an inordinate percentage of those posting as AC are not at all bright. In this case the government does have the authority, in fact that is what governments do. Even a simpleton, such as myself, knows this. It may not be right, that is debatable, but they have the authority and that is not subject to debate as it is factual.
How the hell are you getting shafted on internet so much? I live, literally, in a non-town. As in, I do not have any town services because I live in an unincorporated township with a total of six (seven if you count me) residences. The nearest town center is about 25 miles away, the edge of that town is about 18 miles away. I pay about $35/line for DSL that is 10/.75. In the real world I get 14/1.5 on a bad day. Admittedly, I did buy my own CO (central office) and about seven miles of new line so my barrier of entry was rough but it was the most rational choice for my personal needs and now the whole township has broadband access.
The company was ComTel when I bought the lines, not long after moving in as Satellite was not going to cut it and the radio internet service was not so very good in my location without an ugly tower. The company is now Fairpoint. My rates have never gone up. I can order DSL from any number of other suppliers but I stick with Fairpoint because my rates have never gone up but I get fairly steady incremental increases in service. When I put the line in and had them build the CO my service was 3/.5. They keep increasing it without asking me, without even notifying me, and without charge. I finally get notice when I call in and ask a tech about a different issue. Everyone in my township gets the same benefits and pays the same price I pay - I am not getting special treatment or pricing because I paid for the installation.
Even the installation was reasonably priced. I did not pay full value for the equipment nor did I pay a dime for the labor. A neighbor chipped in to run the line an extra mile beyond me so that they too could connect. The total cost was ~$30,000 USD and worth every penny. I'd have paid nearly that amount in ISDN by now. The neighbor paid a bit over $1000 USD for their mile of line plus their driveway which is actually longer than my own.
On top of that I have a "local" (this is a stretch but it is local for Maine which means the trip is under four hours both ways - this is about three total driving hours) office in Winthrop, ME. They have two tier two and one tier three support techs on site. I know all of them by name and call directly into their office instead of going through an automated phone system. They have driven company vehicles to my house for diagnostics, repair, and equipment replacement on nights and weekends. They have not yet done it in a snow storm - I would simply not allow it.
They send me new equipment every eight to twelve months. I have more aged-out routers than I know what to do with. I do not even typically use their equipment nor is it an itemized expense on my bill as a rental. They have never requested that I return broken equipment or older equipment that they have since replaced. I have a separate line for the garage and shop, the house that was here originally (I call it my guest house), and my house. I do use their equipment in the shop and in the guest house but I do use my own equipment up here. They recently sent out new equipment and managed the routers on behalf of the customers and my equipment was not authorized on the network. (It took me a few minutes to figure that out, I had never had that happen with DSL ever.) It took a five minute phone call to get things changed and my equipment authorized - another ten minutes spent bullshitting with the engineer on the other end. (They are also migrating to Juniper equipment in a lot of areas, I guess it is much cheaper and the support contracts are much cheaper. I would have expected Cisco to be cheaper in the long term but they seem to think that is not the case.)
All-in-all, I do not see any of these issues. Fairpoint owns the lines. I can, and have, ordered DSL service from a third party. It was not better and was a bit more expensive. They were a great company but they did not add anything so I went back. The company is Oxford Networks and they are great people, they rolled out FTTH in certain areas of Lewiston/Auburn over ten years ago. That was before I even so
Hairdressers are not barbers. Barbers can use a straightedge razor to shave you. A hairdresser can not do any such thing. I am old, this may have changed, but I think it remains the same in entire United States.
I only go to a barber for a trim really. Sometimes I get it thinned. I have a lot (and I mean a lot) of hair on my head and face. I do not seem to be balding or really going gray. Anyhow, I do not get shaved any more so I could go to a hairdresser I suppose.
If you had flown into O'hare you would have noticed the taxi stand where they do, in fact, wait... Not that it matters. Uber is still a taxi dispatch company and the drivers will end up being forced to follow the local regulations. Do not invest in Uber.
But can it run Crysis?
I suppose we should just let you keep bombing yourselves into rubble and then paying so that you can repair your country after you have done so for the umpteenth time. Or we could let you behave like children, while still protecting you, and save some money from having to pay you to rebuild your own country after you've bombed yourselves into rubble yet again. No, I think it best that we take away your toys and do the heavy lifting on your behalf because you have continually proven that you are unable to sit at the adult's table and behave. We let you pretend, though. Don't worry - we've got you covered.