I found XBMC doesn't handle live TV nearly as well as Media Center. That's the big reason I like it. That and the interface is really clean. I haven't found a good skin on XMBC either.

So think through it logically: This is going to be either an app or a web page. If it's a web page you'll have to have your phone unlocked. If it's an app, there is a potential to use it on the lock screen but 1) that would only be feasible for Android phones, and 2) doesn't work if you're using something like Exchange which prevents lock app programs unless you have rooted your phone.

I guess there is an alternative if were only an image and you made it your lock screen background, but that's going to have some hard buy off from drivers, and will have text in front it that will interfere things.

The only way you're going to realistically do things without unlocking the phone would require modifications from Apple and most smart phone manufacturers, as well as the app creators designing things accordingly.

The biggest problem I have with this and carrying your insurance on your phone is in order to produce it to authorities you have to unlock your phone. Coupled with some of the rulings we've seen about law enforcement being able to rifle through your phone without a warrant, this gives them instant access to everything beyond your license.

I'd rather just stick to handing them a single card that is solely for that purpose.

I do for a couple reasons. Mainly I like that I have one less device to worry about. Additionally since the app is native to the TV the scaling and video quality are much better than coming through an input. (Case in point Netflix and Amazon locally vs a Roku over HDMI). Additionally Netflix and Amazon give you access to additional content that isn't available through an external device such as 4K and 3D titles.

You thought of DX:HR, I thought of this: http://img4.wikia.nocookie.net...

I don't see why not. SH130 (the toll road from San Antonio to Waco) and I-10 from Kerville to about Fort Stockton both have 85mph speed limits (I10 might be 80), but either way as long as the road is designed for it and generally is a straight run there are no issues from it. That and when you're that far out in the middle of nowhere it's a real blessing.

Looking through CurrentC it does everything for Merchants, and nothing for customers.

- Requires to be tied to checking account or debit card
- Customer assumes 100% of liability for fraud (?!)
- Retailer can gather all purchase data on a customer
- Requires multistep actions including scanning QR codes

What benefit is in there for the customer? You know people are going to freak out around the liability part. I know the retailers want to reduce their transaction fee, but unless they throw some level of enticement (such as a discount) you probably won't see adoption of this. Conversely a discount will just nullify the transaction fee. I'm of the belief CurrentC is DOA.

So I'm looking at it a slightly different way. The municipality runs the "last-mile" fiber, then they aggregate the links at some level (larger than neighborhood, smaller than city, preferably with minimal over-subscription). For each ISP who wishes to provide service, they co-locate in said facility and plug in to the aggregation layer, you can use things like MPLS for example to segregate the links. At this point, it's up to the ISP to decide 1) who they want to peer with, 2) where they want their connections to go, 3) what services to offer, 4) how much bandwidth is available, etc.

This way any ISP can come and go, and you've now only laid one set of fiber. Additionally ISPs now only have to deal at the POP level instead of down to each individual home (which in theory should lower costs, but you know how they'll spin it)

Honestly, I'd probably get a kick out of it. And my mother probably wouldn't care either. We're both of the belief that once you're dead, you're dead. The only sad part would be you wouldn't be able to do anything useful for living people depending on how she died.

Not everyone takes death ultra personally, and are ground enough that they can enjoy a laugh even in a grim time.

Nice try being hipster there. Honestly the issue with the TSA is quite overblown as of late (and even from years past). You are hearing about the extreme edge cases that affect 0.1% of passengers. Look at the number of people that get harassed while driving. Do you still drive? I'm hispanic, and have been traveling regularly since 2001 and have not had any issues. I had 1 pat down and that was quick and they did not "grab my junk". As long as you're not acting overly suspicious or nervous they'll be fine. Make eye contact with them, act like you belong there (you do) and they generally just want to do their job and get you through.

Is it security theater? Yes, to a degree, but "petite bullies", that's just going off of stories you've heard from others and have blown out of proportion.

is all of those people who are saying that people are searching in the wrong area using uncorroborated data. Is this a last ditch want of hope from people, or is there something seriously scientifically missed? And if the latter, why are they searching where they are?

Tennant - The Doctor

I remember the drive from Phoenix to Tucson at night was one of the most beautiful skies i've ever seen.

1. It's all security theatre
2. Enjoy getting arrested for this threat, or hope a canadian woman isn't reading this site and reports you to the cops :-\