Sloppy is as sloppy does, and blaming someone because you don't like that your shorthand is sloppy and they call you on it... that's worse than victim blaming.
You might as well go to an impoverished neighborhood and blame people for not speaking the way you do. For shame.
Well we're on the same side here, but to be precise... CRIMINAL asset forfeiture is brought against the DEFENDANT. Civil (don't get me started) forfeiture is brought against the asset.
Just to be 100% precise in language... substances are not unlawful. They don't commit criminal offenses and they can not be charged with a crime. Possession of some substances in certain quantities by some people is unlawful possession.
The same "kilos of [heroin]" when in possession of the arresting officer is legal. The same in the hands of a non-LEO is not. That's because criminal statutes make it unlawful to possess these items.
In some states the statutes clarify that "possession" includes "in your body" so they can do an in-vivo test and verify you have it. In other states if you swallow up the kilo (!!!) and leave no traces in the vehicle you're good to go [throw up soon or die!]
The point I'm making, and yes, I tried to be funny, is that SUBSTANCES DO NOT COMMIT CRIMINAL OFFENSES. People do. So there are no "illegal guns", "illegal drugs", "illegal aliens", etc. There are people who violate specific passed statutes.
We now return you to your regular Saturday programming.
Privacy Policy + Anti TypeI/TypeII error tech needed
Preempt: I understand the press release just came out and the API isn't complete, won't be implemented till May, and it will take months to get it to the handset. (Emojis take 8 months, so figure a real app takes longer.)
To the end of ensuring both HIPAA compliant patient privacy, as well as geolocation data being judged 4thAM stuff, there should be a strict privacy policy by G/A to
ensure that individuals cannot be found after indicating valid CV19 results.
ensure that no entity can "round up people" based on who someone has come into contact with -- only that they can send a message which will eventually route to those people. (In other words, an app popup is fine, but a call telling you "Hey Alice, you came into contact with Bob... and he's C19 positive. Cops are enroute to pick you up for your test" is bad
TYPE I errors
That's also known as a "false negative". So if the person doesn't indicate they have CV19... then none of this will work. I'm not sure how to resolve that without some national system where your health services provider 'tags' your special code (that changes like an Authenticator and isn't static like a BC wallet).
So in my ideal world we wouldn't have these diseases. However, since we do my recommendation is:
True anonymous user IDs/keys that are dynamic, and are provided by the individual's cellphone*.
The health-care provider has THEIR ID/key that they have to have to sign off on a POSITIVE or NEGATIVE test.
Dates on everything and MANDATORY removal of obsolete data.
Privacy Policy says this will ONLY be used for CV19 screening, data scrubbed after CV19 gestation period, and guaranteed that LEOs have no access to the data with no exception. It will be used to inform people they've been possibly exposed (and how many people away that is) not to allow LEOs/Govt to try and suss out who it is.
Happy Good Friday, Easter weekend, and best weekend wishes to all. Stay safe,
Ehud
Yes, the cellphone thing. Some companies give their employees cellphones. Some people have multiple cellphones. Some borrow their friend's cellphone. Some HAVE NO CELLPHONE. I don't know how to solve for all this. A cellphone is not a unique identifier even if there's an Authenticator App and a password. I appreciate G/A trying to solve this one... but I think using a cellphone as a target designator is a poor choice.
enter case "4:19-cv-08148" (the Judge name is not necessary and sometimes if a judge has changed will gum up the search)
at the bottom "Run Query"
The case docket shows: (and I read the filings to get details)
Feb 28 - Randazza et al file oppo to defs mtd for lack of pj.
March 3 - Stip to extend deadlines for defs to respond
the interesting part of this (to me) is:
"the parties are currently engaged in settlement negotiations and anticipate that this dispute may be9 resolved without further need for judicial intervention. The parties agree that Defendants will submit their Reply by March 20, 2020 if settlement efforts are unsuccessful."
[Ehud: Well, March 20 is a couple of weeks ago...]
March 24 - Case management notice.
This appears regarding various requirements for filing motions, notices, disclosures, etc.: "The parties plan to settle all claims in this suit, which will obviate the need for...[you name it]"
March 26 - The Court has issued an order... but it's not on ECF/PACER, so if I had to guess the Court said "Yeah sure, keep on not bothering us until you work it out or can't work it out."
As always, I'm not a lawyer, and I'm definitely not the Lock-Picking Lawyer on YouTube. Also I have no dog in this particular hunt and don't know anyone involved personally nor professionally.
Ehud
P.S. The next time you get a call from a smooth-talking guy who insists you answer HIS questions like "Is it ok this call is recorded" and tries to control the conversation... perform a Turing test. The one working for me right now is "What is two plus two?" I generally am asked to repeat that... and the second time "That is an interesting question." Robocalls are evolving. And they are learning.
It would be easier for the Telcos if they had engaged in honesty and transparency about 5G (and 4G before it). Their word games with LTE and 4G and 5G and their lies on national TV have only made people distrust them.
In the UK, the Guardian reports people are torching cellphone towers and destroying them... because of this misguided myth that 5G has anything to do with COVID-19...
...but also...
This industry has worked hard to put profits and lies before truth and transparency. In times when pitchforks and torches come out, the first to burn are the witches. Those are the telcos.
I feel bad for Jon Cusack. Loved him in Grosse Pointe Blank. However, there's no excuse for spreading mis-information. If you are not 100% sure... and are unwilling to do the research from reliable primary sources... don't open your BFM.
What kind of special support does a mac need, and what's RJ451?
I love the RJ451 port. I've been a fan of registered jacks™ for years, starting out with the RJ-11, then upgrading to the six-pronged RJ-12, then the RJ-48X, a 66-block with an RJ-21, and finally the RJ-45. I can't wait to find out what the 451 does. (Start a fire and burn down books?)
As to this port replicator I'm not understanding the question about macs. USB port replicators have been around for a long long time. Ethernet (even RJ451!) over USB has been around for over a decade. That only leaves the question of how HDMI works...
It's nice to be offered deals. I'm not sure "no returns" is worth it, but I've not had to return anything and experienced it.
Stay healthy. Stay safe. Stay away from orange people.
Incompatible hardware - check.
Different orbits - check.
Different deals with feed sources (and contracts on both) - check.
Channels will die - check.
DirecTV/Dish merging would be an obvious repeat of the Sirius/XM merge. Consumers pay more for "new" receivers, get less channels, pay more, and people lose jobs as half the ground stations and datacenters are shuttered.
Considering my grandparents were Holocaust survivors...
Yes, you should have considered your own grandparents.
...that's fucking uncalled for...
Yes you sure were.
... you piece of shit...
No, Jordan, you're the piece of shit.
But you know, I'll be nice about it and not bring up MY grandparents, the holocaust survivors, because you're a fricking three year old piece of shit that didn't get flushed before he posted his swill.
Best regards, and by that I mean, go off yourself.
The world won't miss you.
Ehud
P.S. Thanks for supporting Disney vs a little school that showed a DVD. Dick.
I get lots of invoices. Some are for domain names "expiring". Some are for "vehicle warranties that need renewal." I don't pay any of them. If one day one of these is legitimate, I'm sure I'll hear back.
Why did the school pay the $250? It's an absurdly small and seemingly random number. Why not just toss it and see who's stupid enough to file suit over $250 (less than half an hour of a California litigation attorney's time).
Older things being supported and nuking from orbit
You don't actually have RIGHTS to things you SELL after you SELL them. It's called the First Sale Doctrine and codified at 17 U.S.C. § 109(a) & (c).
You don't get to "pick the latter option" of any choice that conflicts with this. That includes "nuking[sic] from orbit" (not a thing).
"Let's not forget..." is a good way to start an argument where you iterate what people already know, or are a Republican on an impeachment committee. In real life, however, we don't "not forget" what wasn't there to "not forget" in the first place, and isn't true as a matter of law [see above citation].
Thanks for playing, you get no points, we're all stupider for having heard this, and may God have mercy on your soul [credit A. Sandler]
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Re: Re: Illegal substances
Sloppy is as sloppy does, and blaming someone because you don't like that your shorthand is sloppy and they call you on it... that's worse than victim blaming.
You might as well go to an impoverished neighborhood and blame people for not speaking the way you do. For shame.
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Re: Re: Illegal substances
Well we're on the same side here, but to be precise... CRIMINAL asset forfeiture is brought against the DEFENDANT. Civil (don't get me started) forfeiture is brought against the asset.
Assets don't commit crimes -- people do.
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https://www.justice.gov/afp/types-federal-forfeiture
^^^ I know it says "justice.gov" but there's no justice to be had there.
On the post: Your Tax Dollars At Work: Cops Arguing They Thought A Small Envelope Might Have Contained A Weapon
Illegal substances
Just to be 100% precise in language... substances are not unlawful. They don't commit criminal offenses and they can not be charged with a crime. Possession of some substances in certain quantities by some people is unlawful possession.
The same "kilos of [heroin]" when in possession of the arresting officer is legal. The same in the hands of a non-LEO is not. That's because criminal statutes make it unlawful to possess these items.
In some states the statutes clarify that "possession" includes "in your body" so they can do an in-vivo test and verify you have it. In other states if you swallow up the kilo (!!!) and leave no traces in the vehicle you're good to go [throw up soon or die!]
The point I'm making, and yes, I tried to be funny, is that SUBSTANCES DO NOT COMMIT CRIMINAL OFFENSES. People do. So there are no "illegal guns", "illegal drugs", "illegal aliens", etc. There are people who violate specific passed statutes.
We now return you to your regular Saturday programming.
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On the post: Your Tax Dollars At Work: Cops Arguing They Thought A Small Envelope Might Have Contained A Weapon
Cops who lie under oath...
...should be immediately prosecuted and fired.
"I thought that flat envelope had a weapon in it and even though the suspect was in cuffs outside the vehicle I had to open it immediately."
"You have the right to remain silent. The stupid things you've already said and anything else you utter can and will be used against you..."
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IRL
I tend to confuse "In Real Life" which is a thing with
"Indy Racing League" which is a joke.
Not sure which one you meant, but I agree with the sentiment -- either way :)
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Not "all sports"
World Wrestling Entertainment is apparently "an essential service" in Florida.
https://www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow-show/wrestling-company-considered-essential-business-fl orida-n1183726
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/14/us/wwe-essential-business-florida-coronavirus.html
I guess not everyone got the message. Particularly Republican governors and MAGAs.
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Privacy Policy + Anti TypeI/TypeII error tech needed
Preempt: I understand the press release just came out and the API isn't complete, won't be implemented till May, and it will take months to get it to the handset. (Emojis take 8 months, so figure a real app takes longer.)
PRIVACY POLICY
The A/G companies have indicated they will anonimyze data tokens. This unfortunately no longer is of sufficient benefit. See https://www.nytimes.com/2019/07/23/health/data-privacy-protection.html
To the end of ensuring both HIPAA compliant patient privacy, as well as geolocation data being judged 4thAM stuff, there should be a strict privacy policy by G/A to
TYPE I errors
That's also known as a "false negative". So if the person doesn't indicate they have CV19... then none of this will work. I'm not sure how to resolve that without some national system where your health services provider 'tags' your special code (that changes like an Authenticator and isn't static like a BC wallet).
TYPE II errors
That's also known as a "false positive". That's where I go meet lots of people I don't want around and then tag myself as CV19 positive. Think, for example, of my attending Republican hearings, Trump Dinners (or Mar-A-Lago "Trump Trains") and then tagging myself as CV19 positive. The damage is incalculable.
https://www.usatoday.com/in-depth/news/investigations/2020/04/09/instead-prepping-coro navirus-trump-partied-golfed-held-fundraisers/2941076001/
This too could be solved by having health care providers do the tagging.
So in my ideal world we wouldn't have these diseases. However, since we do my recommendation is:
Happy Good Friday, Easter weekend, and best weekend wishes to all. Stay safe,
Ehud
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Update?
Quick update: This may settle. Or not. IANAL; I just read patterns.
NOTE:
ECF/PACER is now showing this case number as 4:19-cv-08148-HSG (changes previous from 3:19... to 4:19...).
HOW TO FIND ON ECF/PACER:
This obsolete (and $0.10/page overpriced system) does not allow deep links... but if you have a PACER account go to:
The case docket shows: (and I read the filings to get details)
Feb 28 - Randazza et al file oppo to defs mtd for lack of pj.
March 3 - Stip to extend deadlines for defs to respond
"the parties are currently engaged in settlement negotiations and anticipate that this dispute may be9 resolved without further need for judicial intervention. The parties agree that Defendants will submit their Reply by March 20, 2020 if settlement efforts are unsuccessful."
[Ehud: Well, March 20 is a couple of weeks ago...]
March 24 - Case management notice.
March 26 - The Court has issued an order... but it's not on ECF/PACER, so if I had to guess the Court said "Yeah sure, keep on not bothering us until you work it out or can't work it out."
As always, I'm not a lawyer, and I'm definitely not the Lock-Picking Lawyer on YouTube. Also I have no dog in this particular hunt and don't know anyone involved personally nor professionally.
Ehud
P.S. The next time you get a call from a smooth-talking guy who insists you answer HIS questions like "Is it ok this call is recorded" and tries to control the conversation... perform a Turing test. The one working for me right now is "What is two plus two?" I generally am asked to repeat that... and the second time "That is an interesting question." Robocalls are evolving. And they are learning.
On the post: Jon Cusack The Latest Celebrity To Spread Nonsense About 5G
Being transparent helps you out later...
It would be easier for the Telcos if they had engaged in honesty and transparency about 5G (and 4G before it). Their word games with LTE and 4G and 5G and their lies on national TV have only made people distrust them.
In the UK, the Guardian reports people are torching cellphone towers and destroying them... because of this misguided myth that 5G has anything to do with COVID-19...
...but also...
This industry has worked hard to put profits and lies before truth and transparency. In times when pitchforks and torches come out, the first to burn are the witches. Those are the telcos.
I feel bad for Jon Cusack. Loved him in Grosse Pointe Blank. However, there's no excuse for spreading mis-information. If you are not 100% sure... and are unwilling to do the research from reliable primary sources... don't open your BFM.
Ehud
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What kind of special support does a mac need, and what's RJ451?
I love the RJ451 port. I've been a fan of registered jacks™ for years, starting out with the RJ-11, then upgrading to the six-pronged RJ-12, then the RJ-48X, a 66-block with an RJ-21, and finally the RJ-45. I can't wait to find out what the 451 does. (Start a fire and burn down books?)
As to this port replicator I'm not understanding the question about macs. USB port replicators have been around for a long long time. Ethernet (even RJ451!) over USB has been around for over a decade. That only leaves the question of how HDMI works...
It's nice to be offered deals. I'm not sure "no returns" is worth it, but I've not had to return anything and experienced it.
Stay healthy. Stay safe. Stay away from orange people.
Ehud
On the post: Dish Floats DirecTV Merger, Because What's A Little Mindless Monopolization Among Friends?
Those who do not learn from history...
https://www.wired.com/2007/02/10-things-you-m/
Incompatible hardware - check.
Different orbits - check.
Different deals with feed sources (and contracts on both) - check.
Channels will die - check.
DirecTV/Dish merging would be an obvious repeat of the Sirius/XM merge. Consumers pay more for "new" receivers, get less channels, pay more, and people lose jobs as half the ground stations and datacenters are shuttered.
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On the post: Open Source Voice Assistant Promises To 'Nuke From Orbit' Patent Troll
Need a browser extension
Anonymous posters have rights.
I'm tired of reading douche comments.
Can someone please code up a browser extension so I don't have to read those douche comments if I choose not to?
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P.S. Anon posters - don't take this personally. You're not persons. You're just douches.
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Enjoyable read... especially given as you guys have been covering this.
Also s/moritorium/moratorium/
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Encryption for the masses
Sink Clipper.
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Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Disney's Side
Insulence?
Maybe next time you look up a word you don't know before you use it, dip.
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Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Disney's Side
Yes, you should have considered your own grandparents.
Yes you sure were.
No, Jordan, you're the piece of shit.
But you know, I'll be nice about it and not bring up MY grandparents, the holocaust survivors, because you're a fricking three year old piece of shit that didn't get flushed before he posted his swill.
Best regards, and by that I mean, go off yourself.
The world won't miss you.
Ehud
P.S. Thanks for supporting Disney vs a little school that showed a DVD. Dick.
On the post: Disney's Licensing Dogs Charge Underserved School District A Third Of Fundraiser Money For Playing 'Lion King' DVD
Why did they pay?
I get lots of invoices. Some are for domain names "expiring". Some are for "vehicle warranties that need renewal." I don't pay any of them. If one day one of these is legitimate, I'm sure I'll hear back.
Why did the school pay the $250? It's an absurdly small and seemingly random number. Why not just toss it and see who's stupid enough to file suit over $250 (less than half an hour of a California litigation attorney's time).
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Re:
Yeah, Karl is a nitwith.
(It's like a nitwit, but someone who doesn't get it no matter how many times you help them see the light.)
Best regards, nitwith... er... Karl.
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No common sense
"He who asserts must prove" but that's where common sense and common knowledge don't apply.
A list of millions of works wouldn't buttress the argument. Asking for one demeans the point of ... well I'm not sure what it was your point is.
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On the post: Court Sides With Nintendo Over RomUniverse In Atttempt To Dismiss The Former's Lawsuit
Older things being supported and nuking from orbit
You don't actually have RIGHTS to things you SELL after you SELL them. It's called the First Sale Doctrine and codified at 17 U.S.C. § 109(a) & (c).
You don't get to "pick the latter option" of any choice that conflicts with this. That includes "nuking[sic] from orbit" (not a thing).
"Let's not forget..." is a good way to start an argument where you iterate what people already know, or are a Republican on an impeachment committee. In real life, however, we don't "not forget" what wasn't there to "not forget" in the first place, and isn't true as a matter of law [see above citation].
Thanks for playing, you get no points, we're all stupider for having heard this, and may God have mercy on your soul [credit A. Sandler]
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