In some states its 10 cents! One time my friend Newman and I borrowed one of his USPS mail trucks from work to shuttle bottles collected here in New York (5 cent return) to return them to Michigan (10 cent return) for a cool profit. Hilarity ensued.

...An convenient illustration of this is the Atlas Human Powered Helicopter which uses massive slow-moving rotors to compensate for a human's puny power output.

There is something about the US television coverage of this story that i find... odd. Ive seen coverage on several networks, and the anti-Snowden bias of the coverage is almost universal. Honestly Jon Stewart's daily show seems to be the only one NOT taking the "He's a traitor" stance. CNN, Fox ... Even Letterman seem to be treading very lightly and no one wants to side with Snowden even though he presents a reasonably logical and convincing case against the government. It's like the expected righty, lefty bias is out the door and there is now universal pro government bias. I find this really unsettling.

Somewhere, D James Bidzos just got a massive boner.

I agree with the "appearance of security" bit.

I have season tickets to an NFL team. The stadium security staff "scans" everyone entering using hand-held devices (metal detectors?) that I believe to be fake.

They have been using these for a few years, I have never once seen anyone stopped after a scanning. No one is asked to empty pockets. The devices do not appear to omit any audible or visual feedback....even when going over cell phones, keys, or flasks of whiskey.

If it helps some people feel more secure, I'm ok with that I guess.

I had no idea this topic was so polarizing.

Yes. He is this guy.

Didn't iPhone sales slow Q3 in anticipation of the iPhone 5?

Regardless, I don't understand why some people want their device to "kill" the competition. Must be some sort of self-identity complex that I am not smart enough to understand. Competition breeds innovation. Ideally these 2 companies will start one-upping each other and consumers on both sides will win.

The approach of handling phone "spam" like email spam seems like a logical approach, minus one thing: Email spam is still rampant.

There are countless tools and email spam filters that heuristically identify spam and allow people to flag spam. In the US there exists legislation against email spam (CAN SPAM ACT) with stiff penalties.

Why would this be approach successful for telephone communication?

Sounds like my "friend", Joey Jo-Jo Junior Shabadoo.

I converted to a permanent standing desk a few months ago and I really like it. The first week was pretty tough to get through, but after that it has been great. I recommend an anti-fatigue mat to stand on and some decent insoles like PowerSteps. Some co-workers also have a high stool for when they get tired. I do admit that I look forward to sitting during lunch and after work, but I would never go back. I haven't seen a single co-worker go back to sitting, and more are converting to standing.

At my company HQ (different office) all desks are motorized and can raise or lower with a button. These are awesome and are the ideal (albeit expensive) solution. Most of the HQ employees both stand and sit for a few hours per day, as do I when visiting.

The extra calories burned while standing is pretty compelling. Also there are recent studies that advise against sitting all day.

Of course YMMV based on your physical health and body type. FWIW I am 6'4" 185lb software developer in decent shape...work for 8-9 hours / day 90% of the time at my desk.

This is like Dad getting fed up with his 2 brat kids fighting in the back seat of the car. "You two kids get along right NOW... or I'll turn this car around right now and NO ONE will get ice cream!".

(Yes that qualifies for +5 Car Analogy)

The story you linked is supposed to be funny. It is satirical take on the media's generally terrible explanations of the Higgs Boson. The author is a known satire writer.

Oh I see what you did there. You do get satire! ... Right?

Wow...that is a +5 insightful comment if I have ever seen one! You are truly a gifted individual that thinks outside the box. I'd like to get into your head and try to bottle some of that ingenuity. You must tell us more of your insightful personal preferences that add nothing to the conversation. Please continue, this is fascinating....

Players aren't highly paid because American football is dangerous. The players are highly paid for the same reasons other elite athletes are highly paid: Their sports leagues are hugely popular and hugely profitable. This goes for tennis, basketball, baseball, real football (aka soccer), etc.

The contention is that the NFL knew about the long-term head injury risks and has downplayed them. Now players are starting to realize getting your bell rung is more than a temporary thing.

When I played US Football in high school (Mid 90's) I wasn't payed, nor was anyone else at that level. I wasn't very good, but It was just a fun sport to play. Had I known what I know now about head injuries I probably wouldn't have participated. Due to head injury awareness, parents are starting to think twice about allowing their kids to play American football.

If i have a boy that likes football, that will be a tough choice.