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Comment Re: Yes (Score 1) 192

All righty there, calm down comrade, it's a re-enforcement tool that makes the kid think for themselves, that's all. If you've ever taught middle school level, the amount of blank stares when you say " OK kids, let's go over yesterday afternoons lesson again, let's see how much you remember " is a definite thing. Has homework gotten a tad out of control? Probably... but its use is a benefit for the kid.

Comment Re: We keep 60 to 70% of our population (Score 2) 296

Except it's not just the drive motor or batteries, there's usually some sort of self driving system, a big screen, software for every part of the car. Not even going into power windows, retractable door handles ( now a big issue with older Tesla's) heating and cooling, where does it end?? If I was dead broke, I'd rather have a 92 Tercel with wind up windows, at least there's a good chance a regular Joe could fix most of that car on a weekend.

Comment Re: The Underlying Question: Why depressed? (Score 2) 27

the fact we are inundated with information these days. I won't say ignorance is bliss, but it seems a lot of not very aware people( I'm being kind here) are generally happier. A farmer 100 years ago (like over 60 percent of the population back then), worried about family, crops, rain, animals and that's pretty much it. People also had time to be still... stillness is becoming a forgotten joy.

Comment It's the devil you know (Score 1) 70

I use Spotify free in the gym only, ( need phone to swipe the door) otherwise I would just use my old Sansa Clip. My one grumble is that it adds songs to my playlist.... especially ones I don't like. Shit band comes on, swipe to skip... here's Spotify , " oh you skipped that song! Here's 3 more from that same artist!!

Comment Re: It will be just like the NHS upgrade (Score 1) 38

It wasn't just London, the whole of the U.K. got morning mail and then afternoon mail (usually @4pm) I know, Post and Mail are now separate, but that does not ease my ire. People are missing Dr's appts because the advance letter never arrives in time.
The whole debacle of Horizon, the branch managers and how long it took for the gov to recognise the problem is criminal. Now they've gone back and forth with IBM , will prolly go ahead but it will cost 3 times as much.

Comment Re: Finally common sense (Score 2) 115

This law is not about E assist bikes, it's about the full electric Sauron types with a throttle, they require no peddling , can hit 60mph with mild mods. Unfortunately, e assist bikes will fall into the this broad catagory. A legal e assist bike will be capped to 15 mph with peddling, but you can buy any number of Chinese full electric bikes off Amazon or eBay.

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