Most European countries, considered to be pretty liberal, tend to have some sort of free health care. In the US, as people outside the US see it, nationalized healthcare is a very polarizing issue that some republicans and conservatives have referred to as socialist - and have been usually followed up with the notion that some country is socialist because of their healthcare policies. It is perhaps one of the most prominent differences, and when the occasional ignorant American visits our countries, they tell us how bad our healthcare is. I realize that a small percentage of Americans believe that - probably shockingly few - but they stick out.

On the other side of the coin, and I admit I'm not sure on this, but many Middle Eastern countries are conservative - I don't think they have free health care in Oman, or India, or wherever - do they? And while we're at it, does China?

You are correct, except perhaps for meth. The amphetamine family, for sure, but if I understand correctly, the "meth" part of methamphetamine changes the drug to skew away from people seeking self-medication. I also think it's far too addictive to say anyone can self medicate with it.

However, nearly all stimulants are used to self medicate ADHD. From nicotine, to caffeine, to sugar, marijuana, and cocaine, it isn't terribly unusual for someone to have found something that works for them.

I am aware that marijuana is not a stimulant - but it's certainly something people with ADHD self medicate with, and would be a much better fit in your example than meth.

Your friendly neighbourhood ADHD nerd.

The US recently began allowing dual citizenship.

Many countries permit dual citizenship - not all, not most, but quite a few indeed.

But, if your country was immigrated to by a bunch of unlike-minded individuals, and they then became the majority, then whatever they vote on is acceptable.

I see the OP's point - immigrants are people too, it's possible to love more than one country, and people have a right to an expectation of proper treatment. I think allowing them to vote in elections would probably be a mistake - but how much would it alter the existing voter fraud landscape?

I think it's an interesting argument and more time should be spent thinking about it.

Will this enable someone to convert human movement into game animations?

Or am I tripping here?

I think a significantly better question is "Why not"?

Just because you can't think of a good reason to use it, doesn't mean anyone else can't think of a reason to use it.

You further display a remarkable amount of ignorance as to the platforms actual usage. I'm sure some people use it worthlessly, just like Twitter, but it is also a meaningful way to communicate and share what interests you. It, in fact, lets you know some people better than you otherwise might, and can be used to have interesting conversations both online and offline.

I don't understand why people have such a hate on for social networking, as if it "doesn't count" or whatever. It's just another way to communicate. It's damn convenient for showing the world what you care about - and I'm sure you think that people just lie, but that's just not true. Friends like that, are not friends - they are enemies. Why would you be friends with a liar or deceiver in real life?

Also, let us not forget that the advent of the telephone brought about fears of people never seeing each other due to the incredible ease of calling someone.

Some people, of course, use it wrong or annoyingly - those people are ignored. This shit ain't hard, people.

You might be right, but even one internet connection in the hands of a rebel is a crucial outlet to the entire world, enabling the uploading of videos, pictures, and audio of the actions taking place there.

I think, if possible, a serious effort couldn't hurt, and would be an interesting test of our abilities to step in as people, where our governments for political reasons cannot.

Peer1, in downtown Vancouver, uses hot/cold aisles.

Interesting, but I think you're off the mark ultimately.

Things like changing currency, a new (better) measurement system, different laws - those are easy. A hassle, to be certain, but far from a real prevention from moving.

Learning a new language should not stop people from moving there either - but that's a personal opinion, and I've also never done it myself. A challenge, but I think it would be a good challenge - the kind you'd like to defeat.

Changing employers does suck, but can be a great thing.

Culture shock - eh. I think your example is a poor one - an American in Djibouti or Iran would be a much more extreme culture shock than Canada or most of Europe. And in that case, just like your state scenario: don't go there, go somewhere else.

In Canada, I can assure you we do not bribe our police. We also have many of the same laws, our currency is practically identical in value, and so on and so forth.

Immigration laws are definitely a problem. But, again: there's tons of other countries, just don't go there. Canada, too, has rather relaxed immigration laws.

And, as for state to state, many of the same rules still apply, just to a lesser degree. Culture shock can certainly occur from city to city and state to state - and that includes the bribing of police officers.

In all, I think you are right, but the reality of the situation is much less severe than you think. It's true that getting into a new country is a challenge - but it is in no way an unacceptable option.

Well said, but I think you're putting too much faith in the local government. I would be curious what a nation would look like with most of it's power deliberated at the State level (or province, as I'm in Canada).

And what's to stop someone from leaving the country, rather than just the state?

I believe it's intended to be used for external hard drives as well. Lacie and WD have signed on to develop compatible hardware - I imagined at the time it would be in that vein.

Is there any reason you can't transfer hard drive data over PCIe?

You may be right, but consider the flip side of your argument: Imagine the disruption and outrage caused if the US, UK, or Canadian government did the same thing, and turned off our internet?

No, they're pretty easy to explain: They're coincidences.

I use Picasa's online storage. I believe you can purchase additional storage from them. They have a great program, a great viewer, and a great sync function. It's the only real option in my mind.

"We say Eh instead of what, or duh - that's the mighty power of Canada". Oh Canada - Five Iron Frenzy

Which is cheaper, and not necessarily the best way - sometimes the runs are full, sometimes new runs need to be run as well, and sometimes the old cabling sucked so much you want it out of there. What if it's CAT3? You don't need or want it around, and you'll eventually have to get rid of it. There's An Solution, and then there's The Responsible Solution.