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Comment Re:Finally (Score 1) 891

Don't be so quick to make assumptions having lived in the country and in the city I can attest that it's definitely easier to ride in rural areas despite the fact the distances are greater. As for shopping on bikes, today it is easier than ever due to some innovative new (and old) designs.

See the Xtracycle, the Dutch Cargo Trike, and the Bakfiet.

Comment Re:Finally (Score 1) 891

I live in Atlanta which is plenty hot and muggy and commute a total of 21 miles each way everyday. By combining bicycle and bus I spend an extra 30 minutes a day commuting, 65 minutes vs 35 in a car, but I save over $50 a month in gas. I'm not saying everyone can bike commute but a lot more people could and I think society would benefit.

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Submission + - Comcast Forces Digital Boxes on Atlanta 3

buddhaunderthetree writes: As my TV keeps reminding me every 30 minutes, starting July 14 if you want to watch most of Comcast's basic cable channels in Atlanta you'll need a cable box for every TV in your house. Of course Comcast says they will give you a free box but reading the fine print it seems only the first box is free and then it's only free for 1 year, after which you get an additional charge on your bill every month. So is this localized to just Atlanta or is Comcast doing this everywhere? And is there a solution for those who want to enjoy standard cable television without this hassle?
Privacy

Submission + - Court Eases Rules on Police Thermal Imaging 1

buddhaunderthetree writes: Earlier this month 8th Circuit Court of Appeals significantly loosened the warrant requirements required to perform a thermal imaging scan of a private residence. Since the 2001 Kyllo decision the accepted theory has been that thermal imaging warrants required probable cause to obtain. But on October 5, 2007 in United States v. Mohammed A. Kattaria the 8th Circuit said that a reasonable suspicion of wrong doing is sufficient to obtain a warrant.

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