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Here you go flu:

http://voices.washingtonpost.com/posttech/2011/03/apple_changes_purchases_policy.html

Apple said Thursday that it changed its policy for how purchases can be made within applications on the iPhone and iPad, an attempt to protect users, particularly children, from accidentally racking up iTunes charges.

The Cupertino company’s move affects users of its most recent operating system and comes amid growing concern by federal and state enforcement agencies that consumers, including children, were not adequately informed or aware that they were incurring charges on iTunes accounts because of a 15-minute period that allowed for purchases without a password.

Apple said its new device software, iOS 4.3, made available Wednesday, will come with a feature that requires a password when purchases are made within an application after it is downloaded.

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Here you go flu:

http://voices.washingtonpost.com/posttech/2011/03/apple_changes_purchases_policy.html

Apple said Thursday that it changed its policy for how purchases can be made within applications on the iPhone and iPad, an attempt to protect users, particularly children, from accidentally racking up iTunes charges.

The Cupertino company’s move affects users of its most recent operating system and comes amid growing concern by federal and state enforcement agencies that consumers, including children, were not adequately informed or aware that they were incurring charges on iTunes accounts because of a 15-minute period that allowed for purchases without a password.

Apple said its new device software, iOS 4.3, made available Wednesday, will come with a feature that requires a password when purchases are made within an application after it is downloaded.

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Here you go flu:

http://voices.washingtonpost.com/posttech/2011/03/apple_changes_purchases_policy.html

Apple said Thursday that it changed its policy for how purchases can be made within applications on the iPhone and iPad, an attempt to protect users, particularly children, from accidentally racking up iTunes charges.

The Cupertino company’s move affects users of its most recent operating system and comes amid growing concern by federal and state enforcement agencies that consumers, including children, were not adequately informed or aware that they were incurring charges on iTunes accounts because of a 15-minute period that allowed for purchases without a password.

Apple said its new device software, iOS 4.3, made available Wednesday, will come with a feature that requires a password when purchases are made within an application after it is downloaded.

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If you want a good example of the value public broadcasting provides, compare the travel show of Rick Steves with those of the ad-backed Travel Channel. In Steves you have an honest, passionate, knowledgable host who provides immense value for any potential trips you might take, without any corporate filter pushing you in a certain direction.

With the Travel Channel you get shows like “Cruising 101, Sponsored by Carnival,” “Top 10 Sexiest Beaches, sponsored by the Miami Board of Tourism,” and “Check out these bull testicles I’m eating!”

There’s something to be said for information and entertainment that doesn’t have an agenda backed by ad dollars. I suppose people will argue that NPR is the same, only it has an agenda backed by tax dollars. I would counter by arguing that the only agenda that Rick Steves appears to have is for you to have an enjoyable vacation. That, and legalizing weed.

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If you want a good example of the value public broadcasting provides, compare the travel show of Rick Steves with those of the ad-backed Travel Channel. In Steves you have an honest, passionate, knowledgable host who provides immense value for any potential trips you might take, without any corporate filter pushing you in a certain direction.

With the Travel Channel you get shows like “Cruising 101, Sponsored by Carnival,” “Top 10 Sexiest Beaches, sponsored by the Miami Board of Tourism,” and “Check out these bull testicles I’m eating!”

There’s something to be said for information and entertainment that doesn’t have an agenda backed by ad dollars. I suppose people will argue that NPR is the same, only it has an agenda backed by tax dollars. I would counter by arguing that the only agenda that Rick Steves appears to have is for you to have an enjoyable vacation. That, and legalizing weed.

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If you want a good example of the value public broadcasting provides, compare the travel show of Rick Steves with those of the ad-backed Travel Channel. In Steves you have an honest, passionate, knowledgable host who provides immense value for any potential trips you might take, without any corporate filter pushing you in a certain direction.

With the Travel Channel you get shows like “Cruising 101, Sponsored by Carnival,” “Top 10 Sexiest Beaches, sponsored by the Miami Board of Tourism,” and “Check out these bull testicles I’m eating!”

There’s something to be said for information and entertainment that doesn’t have an agenda backed by ad dollars. I suppose people will argue that NPR is the same, only it has an agenda backed by tax dollars. I would counter by arguing that the only agenda that Rick Steves appears to have is for you to have an enjoyable vacation. That, and legalizing weed.

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If you want a good example of the value public broadcasting provides, compare the travel show of Rick Steves with those of the ad-backed Travel Channel. In Steves you have an honest, passionate, knowledgable host who provides immense value for any potential trips you might take, without any corporate filter pushing you in a certain direction.

With the Travel Channel you get shows like “Cruising 101, Sponsored by Carnival,” “Top 10 Sexiest Beaches, sponsored by the Miami Board of Tourism,” and “Check out these bull testicles I’m eating!”

There’s something to be said for information and entertainment that doesn’t have an agenda backed by ad dollars. I suppose people will argue that NPR is the same, only it has an agenda backed by tax dollars. I would counter by arguing that the only agenda that Rick Steves appears to have is for you to have an enjoyable vacation. That, and legalizing weed.

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If you want a good example of the value public broadcasting provides, compare the travel show of Rick Steves with those of the ad-backed Travel Channel. In Steves you have an honest, passionate, knowledgable host who provides immense value for any potential trips you might take, without any corporate filter pushing you in a certain direction.

With the Travel Channel you get shows like “Cruising 101, Sponsored by Carnival,” “Top 10 Sexiest Beaches, sponsored by the Miami Board of Tourism,” and “Check out these bull testicles I’m eating!”

There’s something to be said for information and entertainment that doesn’t have an agenda backed by ad dollars. I suppose people will argue that NPR is the same, only it has an agenda backed by tax dollars. I would counter by arguing that the only agenda that Rick Steves appears to have is for you to have an enjoyable vacation. That, and legalizing weed.

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Another awesome Photoshop clone tool disaster:

I wonder what they got rid of? Homeless encampment in the canyon perhaps? Mosquito infested cesspool? Dead hooker corpse?

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Another awesome Photoshop clone tool disaster:

I wonder what they got rid of? Homeless encampment in the canyon perhaps? Mosquito infested cesspool? Dead hooker corpse?

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Another awesome Photoshop clone tool disaster:

I wonder what they got rid of? Homeless encampment in the canyon perhaps? Mosquito infested cesspool? Dead hooker corpse?

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Another awesome Photoshop clone tool disaster:

I wonder what they got rid of? Homeless encampment in the canyon perhaps? Mosquito infested cesspool? Dead hooker corpse?

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Another awesome Photoshop clone tool disaster:

I wonder what they got rid of? Homeless encampment in the canyon perhaps? Mosquito infested cesspool? Dead hooker corpse?

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Recently CalTrans has been trying out new ways of shaving the surface of highways to minimize noise. I’m pretty sure that’s what they’ve been doing these past couple months along the 5 in North Country. Looks like the concrete has been shaved clean, and it feels like a smoother ride. Not sure how much it helps with noise though.

You can find lots of material/studies on it here: http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/esc/Translab/ope/QuieterPavements.html

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Recently CalTrans has been trying out new ways of shaving the surface of highways to minimize noise. I’m pretty sure that’s what they’ve been doing these past couple months along the 5 in North Country. Looks like the concrete has been shaved clean, and it feels like a smoother ride. Not sure how much it helps with noise though.

You can find lots of material/studies on it here: http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/esc/Translab/ope/QuieterPavements.html

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