No. In Russia, GLONASS uses you!

Indeed. The ones I used to work with, (GDIT VZ series), used compressors running helium as refrigerant. That said, they fit just fine in the 1 meter shoebox scenario but on the wrist might be a little tougher.

Ok kids, everyone under your desk.

While your points are certainly valid, they do little to mitigate the need for FIPS when dealing with things like FBI CJIS data. Either you're in compliance or they disconnect you. It's sort of like arguing with a TSA agent; it'll make you feel a little better but it won't actually change anything.

Many induce absolutely tremendous levels of suffering.

We can hope.

The inmate "blew" a vein and had a heart attack.

Sounds like it worked okay.

3) Armed guards with instructions to shoot on sight.

As long as they're awake....

"Collecting" isn't the problem. It's using someone else's copyrighted property to sell one's own services.

Would you feel differently if someone used your source code as a reference for a contract gig?

I see you have a fancy stove. You must be an excellent chef.

Depends on how many files you have it your home dir. If it's lots, I prefer:

cd /home
find . -print -depth | cpio -pvdum /mnt/home

Don't spread that around....

They are, actually.

While the fact the Navy is compiling the data is concerning, the information they're collecting is public record. Newsflash: if you get arrested, everyone can know.

This +1

It's like killing two turds with one flush!

I think Ballmer is going to take an extra flush.