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Bottom line: it’s not legal, powerful nations can do what they want, and many countries have done and are doing worse.

One group thinks the’re resistance fighters and the opposing group thinks of them as terrorists. Both groups think it’s treason to have any meaningful debate, so it’s kill or be killed in the name of whatever you choose to believe with us civilians stuck in the middle.

It’s sad that humanity can’t do better.

about 13 hours ago on President Obama will address legality of drone program on Thursday 2 recommends

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The first? Interesting. Video calls have always been an often promised but slow to catch on technology.

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Given what I’ve read on the subject (I profess no expertise beyond having a curios mind and a high level interest in encryption) I’m not too worried about the major mobile OS’s device security. The cloud however…

8 days ago on Apple reportedly inundated with police requests to decrypt iPhones

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So why have Google and Apple not just snapped up spotify and rdio? I’m sure integrating those would be easier than building a new product and trying to build the user base.

11 days ago on Apple's iRadio talks stall as Google rushes to license new music service 4 replies

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I did not know this work. Thank you for sharing!

11 days ago on Stop-motion and visual effects pioneer Ray Harryhausen dies at the age of 92

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He changed my thoughts about what could be visualised in a film when I was a kid. Much of the work we enjoy today was inspired by these pioneers. I wonder…. Was he the spiritual father of the animated GIF?

11 days ago on Stop-motion and visual effects pioneer Ray Harryhausen dies at the age of 92

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I don’t usually frame feedback in such blunt terms, but: “no shit”.

11 days ago on Caesars Palace confirms ban on Google Glass-wearing gamblers

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Ugh, who still uses/wants mp3’s? /s but not completely /s. But seriously, protecting the ability of creative people to make a living is important.

11 days ago on Spotify patches Chrome exploit that allowed MP3 downloads of any song

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These small advancements are sometimes more significant than they initially seem. It will be interesting to see if/how this finding impacts infection control in the real world.

11 days ago on New technique could identify deadly superbugs within minutes

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I’m not impressed. If they want to fill seats they need to hire William Shatner and Bruce Willis.

11 days ago on Virgin Galactic hires former NASA and military pilots to take passengers into space

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Make love, not war?

14 days ago on UN Twitter account follows 537 people, including one porn star 1 reply 6 recommends

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Say what you will about glass but it’s a cool idea in the right situation. I can see using it as a heads up display on my bike in the not too distant future.

15 days ago on Google Glass' awkward interactions parodied on 'Saturday Night Live' 1 reply 1 recommend

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Probably like “French toast” in France or “Canadian bacon” in Canada just being called what they are and not having the additional localization in the name.

16 days ago on Google recognizes Palestine in update to its localized search page 1 recommend

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A well written article can be found here. Following the lead of the UN rather than the whim of any specific nation is the right thing to do. Bravo Google.

16 days ago on Google recognizes Palestine in update to its localized search page 2 recommends

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Your comments encourage confidence in your profession. Well said.

16 days ago on Federal institute for mental health abandons controversial 'bible' of psychiatry

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Lilyhammer was fun for what it was. You should give it a shot. How many Norwegian/American gangster themed TV shows are you going to get to see in your lifetime?

19 days ago on Netflix losing almost 1,800 titles from its streaming library 1 reply 2 recommends

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So a seat on space ship two or a billion twitter followers? Problems of the rich and famous…

20 days ago on Sell yourself: Twitter wants you to make ads for your 'personal brand'

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I’m thinking monkey super PAC to get Curious George into the White House.

20 days ago on Sell yourself: Twitter wants you to make ads for your 'personal brand' 1 reply 2 recommends

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Now the monkey will build his brand. This should be fun.

20 days ago on Sell yourself: Twitter wants you to make ads for your 'personal brand' 1 reply

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I’m going to fire up Lynx and pay the old girl a visit.

20 days ago on First ever website brought back to life at its original URL 2 recommends

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Here I sit with money in my pocket, Android in my hands unable to participate; a weak start to a good idea.

21 days ago on Kanye West and other artists stream live concerts to your iPhone with new Spacebar app 1 reply

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Or, they could just legalise and tax. Might be a good way to reduce gang violence, positively impact public health and reduce the deficit.

22 days ago on US Navy experimenting with drones and blimps to fight Caribbean drug smugglers 1 reply 6 recommends

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I have a problem with this story. Another news outlet reported the landing gear had rope around it suggesting it may have been lowered (or someone attempted to lift it?). That and the reported proximity to the proposed mosque makes me suspicious. I would like to have more details verified and reported.

23 days ago on Landing gear from 9/11 plane found wedged in Manhattan building 2 replies

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So, amazon.amazon. I’m not feeling it. Am I missing something?

24 days ago on Amazon competes with namesake river for .amazon domain