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Comment Re:Dead end (Score 1) 191

that's not really the point though, the point is that it has to charge under 15 minutes while eating after 500km to do another 500km for it to be a long range replacement.

I don't stop to eat, so it needs to be charged up after everyone in the vehicle is finished with the rest room.

Comment Re:Definition of "computer geek" has changed. (Score 1) 158

I would agree that the "tech worker" classification used in this study includes a lot of people that wouldn't classify themselves as "computer geeks". I don't know any guys with "mail order" brides, but I know some that were probably arranged marriages. One guy in particular said his mom and sister sat him down and told him "look, you're over 35 and you haven't found a girlfriend yet, so we're going to find you a wife and that's the end of it".

Comment Re:Sigh. (Score 1) 652

And we still pirate. Because all along, we really just wanted stuff for free.

No. Several broadcasters post the shows for free on their websites which would be great if they just did that. But no. They filter it so that it is blocked by anyone outside that country. They could still sell advertising and gain revenue from a potentially wider audience. Are Canadians and Australians afraid that people outside their countries might like their TV shows? WTF?

Comment Re:Warez (Score 1) 652

That's easy. The best way to control the population is to suck them into being dependent on government programs and entitlements. Once that happens, not only will they tolerate the fraud, inefficiency, and waste inherent in those programs, they will keep voting for the people who will ensure that they remain dependent. These politicians and their useful idiots will claim that by not voting for them, the people are "voting against their best interests". A perfect example are the 'poverty pimps' like Rangel who are in office for decades while their districts largely go to hell.

Comment Re:Not just next voting bloc, it's labour costs to (Score 1) 181

This is one form of agriculture that has avoided mechanization for a long time because of the illegal labor pool. Start throwing farmers in jail and you'll find them willing to either pay reasonable wages or fork over the cash for the equipment. Besides, the illegal immigrants have moved far beyond farms. They've driving packing plant wages to half of what they used to be, make up a large number of construction workers, and are in many other industries. Given the unemployment rates, one would think the Feds would crack down on these employers. :(

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