>why is the state impotent incapable of fixing them, instead relying on federal handouts?
Because the feds took all the money to Washington. Same reason FEMA has to respond to every natural disaster. They take all the money and then dribble it back to the states *if* they play ball.
>But OLPC was supposed to be about charity, not business.
And yet, in the end, charities are still businesses with bills to pay just like for-profits. No surprise if OLPC is getting an infusion of cash from MS.
>There is some truth to this sentiment, which is why police officers in most districts are required to be both >tasered and pepper-sprayed during training - so that they realise just how effective a tool they are.
The trouble is - the officer gets a single jolt from the taser. When they actually *use* the damn thing the administer continuous or repeated shocks. I've been watching this situation develop for quite some time and wondered when it was going to come to a head. Maybe the time is now.
>Originally, tasers as used in law enforcement were conceived as an alternative to lethal force
Great comment. Personally, I've seen enough video of these guardians of the peace tasing the crap out of people. "We the people" should probably intervene when we see tasers being abused.
Really? What do I get? Have all the lawsuits been dropped and all the judgements and settlements been refunded and consumers reimbursed for their legal fees? Did I miss something?
I'm still boycotting new music purchases.
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I'm actually considering waging a write-in campaign for myself for all open offices.
"Vote Al for Everything"
I will promise to be a do-nothing politician. I'll make no initiatives and promise to vote against anything and everything. I will promote gridlock and attempt to grind government to a total halt.
My Universal Campaign Motto:
"Vote for Al - Leaving you the hell alone for almost 50 years"
> While I'm not defending this kind of crap, it's pretty easy to like a lawyer who is on your side. I was just part of a successful class-action > lawsuit... it's hard for me to hate our lawyer.
>How would you best make use of this opportunity if you found yourself in my shoes?"
A banana cream pie comes to mind. Whoopee cushions. Tape his address, post it online and claim a copyright. Give him a few copies of your favorite movies for the flight home.
Indeed - here: http://www.electronicar.com/ is a page from 1999 showing The Sparrow getting 60 miles on a single charge. This guy (C. E. MacArthur) is now around 80 and building a new electric car here in Maine. Maybe Toyota should call Charles...
I can't get to the story (slashdotted?), but who used the word "failed" besides the submitter? Does that mean that in any industry, everyone except the largest player is a failure? Even if desktop Linux never breaks out of it's niche (nerd/geek market), by no means is it a "failure". Yes, yes - I know, not all desktop Linus users are nerds or geeks, but for the most part, they are.
ixquick.com claims they only store data for 2 weeks. Set Firefox to delete all cookies every time it shuts down. It's the best I've come up with quick and easy.
I get your point. I guess the OP's problem is that the feds reputation precedes them in too many matters. Maybe if they can keep their noses clean for a decade or so they'll start to earn back the respect and trust of the American people.
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>why is the state impotent incapable of fixing them, instead relying on federal handouts?
Because the feds took all the money to Washington. Same reason FEMA has to respond to every natural disaster. They take all the money and then dribble it back to the states *if* they play ball.
>1: her driving concentration fell way low as she was messing with the cell phone.
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Ever try talking on the phone and watching a TV program at the same time?
So much for multitasking
>But OLPC was supposed to be about charity, not business.
And yet, in the end, charities are still businesses with bills to pay just like for-profits. No surprise if OLPC is getting an infusion of cash from MS.
>There is some truth to this sentiment, which is why police officers in most districts are required to be both
>tasered and pepper-sprayed during training - so that they realise just how effective a tool they are.
The trouble is - the officer gets a single jolt from the taser. When they actually *use* the damn thing the administer continuous or repeated shocks. I've been watching this situation develop for quite some time and wondered when it was going to come to a head. Maybe the time is now.
>Originally, tasers as used in law enforcement were conceived as an alternative to lethal force
...
Great comment. Personally, I've seen enough video of these guardians of the peace tasing the crap out of people. "We the people" should probably intervene when we see tasers being abused.
Just the view from here
>Winning a battle doesn't mean you get everything you want
Nah, screw that. If I won the war, I want reparations.
>as a result of course, consumers won.
Really? What do I get? Have all the lawsuits been dropped and all the judgements and settlements been refunded and consumers reimbursed for their legal fees? Did I miss something?
I'm still boycotting new music purchases.
I'm actually considering waging a write-in campaign for myself for all open offices.
"Vote Al for Everything"
I will promise to be a do-nothing politician. I'll make no initiatives and promise to vote against anything and everything. I will promote gridlock and attempt to grind government to a total halt.
My Universal Campaign Motto:
"Vote for Al - Leaving you the hell alone for almost 50 years"
All of which contravenes their user agreement which requires their permission to link to their site.
Very nice.
> While I'm not defending this kind of crap, it's pretty easy to like a lawyer who is on your side. I was just part of a successful class-action ... it's hard for me to hate our lawyer.
> lawsuit
No worries. I'll hate them for you.
>How would you best make use of this opportunity if you found yourself in my shoes?"
A banana cream pie comes to mind. Whoopee cushions. Tape his address, post it online and claim a copyright. Give him a few copies of your favorite movies for the flight home.
>If someone was to invent the sun today, he would be sued up the wazoo for causing cancer and other problems...
Crap. And me without mod points.
Pay your low-usage neighbors broadband bill and use their wireless connect every other day.
>What would you say if told you that there are people out there that want to make sharing
>your media between devices over a home network illegal?
I'd say "Screw'em" and do as I pleased anyway.
This is the problem with the legal system. There are now enough laws that everybody is already guilty of something.
>Planet couch-potatoe
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Must be a republican-controlled planet
Have we forgotten the accomplishment of The Duchy of Grand Fenwick and professor Kokintz so soon?
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http://www.amazon.com/Mouse-Moon-Margaret-Rutherf
Sad, sad, indeed.
Indeed - here: http://www.electronicar.com/ is a page from 1999 showing The Sparrow getting 60 miles on a single charge. This guy (C. E. MacArthur) is now around 80 and building a new electric car here in Maine. Maybe Toyota should call Charles ...
Really? "Flamebait"? Pray tell, how?
>>Everyone has a take on it. Haven't we had this discussion a hundred times on Slashdot?
Gee, if I had mod points, I'd give you "+5, Master of Understatement". This is a daily debate, occasionally spilling into a full fledged flamewar.
I can't get to the story (slashdotted?), but who used the word "failed" besides the submitter? Does that mean that in any industry, everyone except the largest player is a failure? Even if desktop Linux never breaks out of it's niche (nerd/geek market), by no means is it a "failure". Yes, yes - I know, not all desktop Linus users are nerds or geeks, but for the most part, they are.
ixquick.com claims they only store data for 2 weeks. Set Firefox to delete all cookies every time it shuts down. It's the best I've come up with quick and easy.
>And honestly how many of you guys use a password like YwMCU07D?
Great - now I have to go change all my passwords.
I get your point. I guess the OP's problem is that the feds reputation precedes them in too many matters. Maybe if they can keep their noses clean for a decade or so they'll start to earn back the respect and trust of the American people.
>BTW, that 420 yen yearly tax per mobile phone is about $3.50 US. -yawn-
Might want to stifle that yawn - incrementalism is how America got so screwed up.
>[T]he Holt Bill provides for a paper trail (toilet paper roll-style records
How fitting. I think all federal documents should be thus produced.