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Comment The FCC prohibits such devices (Score 1) 1065

Here is an excerpt from the FCC website:

In response to multiple inquiries concerning the sale and use of transmitters designed to prevent, jam or interfere with the operation of cellular and personal communications service (PCS) telephones, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is issuing this Public Notice to make clear that the marketing, sale, or operation of this type of equipment is unlawful. Anyone involved with such activities may be subject to forfeitures, fines or even criminal prosecution.

http://www.fcc.gov/eb/Public_Notices/DA-05-1776A1.html

Submission + - Real price of each pack of cigarettes is $149 (medicaldaily.com) 1

markmark57 writes: Researchers from the Polytechnic University of Cartagena (UPCT) estimate that each pack of cigarettes really costs €107 for men and €75 for women, when premature death is taken into account. These figures confirm previous studies, and are of key importance in the cost-benefit analysis of smoking-prevention policies.
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Epic Games Predicts Console, Mobile Convergence 104

An anonymous reader writes "After taking the stage at the Apple iPhone event in September, game developer Epic Games has finally revealed more about its plan to release Unreal Engine for the iOS devices. UE3 is incredibly popular on consoles, and its free UDK has been really great for us modders. In this new interview, engine boss Mark Rein says the developer envisions a future where all game devices are handhelds, with high-end processors inside: 'It feels like there's a great opportunity for game consoles to cease to be something you plug into the wall and rather become something you take with you. Of course it will be more than just your game console; you can have your productivity apps, your documents, and your media collections on it as well.'"

Comment Re:In a Volvo? (Score 3, Insightful) 509

I just googled "unicycle accidents" and there's a lot of good stuff there... which brings us to zero wheels. People have been removing themselves from the gene pool without the use of a vehicle on a regular basis. The problem is not the number of wheels, it's the number of idiots.

Comment Vanity trumps survival (Score 1) 509

If people really wanted to be as safe as possible when driving they would wear racing helmets. People would rather not have their hair messed up or be perceived as socially awkward. So when people die to head trauma in a car accident you have to wonder if a helmet would have allowed them to survive.

I'm not contending that all head trauma would be avoided with helmets but the difference it would make would be substantial.

I'm sure someone could argue that a racing helmet hinders vision but I'm sure inventors out there could come up with a new "auto safety helmet" that maximized vision and minimized injury.

Zero fatality? Great goal. I'll eat vegetables if they can achieve it.

Comment Re:One condition (Score 1) 462

Actually, with LoL you don't ever have to pay money, not even to get Champions you want. As you play a game you earn points that can be used in the store. You can unlock every character with these points. You can spend money to unlock them more quickly and buy skins to make them look different.

Two things that you cannot use money for is runes and ability points. Runes are bought from the store with the points you earn by playing. Runes make your Champion a little better. Ability points are earned by gaining levels. These too help make your champion better.

I think they have a great business model and there is no pressure ever to buy anything. The game is fun and if you like it you'll spend the money on the champions so you can save your points for runes. Hours of fun for free so far. Will be dropping $20 soon to get more champions and to show support.
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Need a Friend? Rent One Online 134

crimeandpunishment writes "Housewives, college students, and others are working for a website that charges users an hourly rate for their companionship. No, it's not an escort service — at least it's not one 'with benefits.' It's a site called rentafriend.com, that's trying to carve out a niche in the 'everything's available online' business world. The seven-month-old site, patterned after hugely successful sites in Asia, has nearly 2,000 members who pay either a monthly or yearly fee to check out the pictures and profiles of more than 160,000 potential pals." I thought Craigslist had already cornered the market on renting a friend for an hour or two.

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