* Posts by Emrys Capati

6 publicly visible posts • joined 12 Mar 2008

The internet is for violent jerks, study finds

Emrys Capati
Alien

reminds me

The people over at Penny-Arcade already have a theory about this. I think that it more than sums it up. hehehe

American auto dealer offers free handguns

Emrys Capati
Alien

brill

Seriously, more guns = less crime? I just wait for the day they all lose their temper at the same time.

Alien - cause i am

Religious MPs get free vote on hybrid embryos

Emrys Capati
Alien

on and on same song

I'm all for people saying that their religion precludes them from doing certain things (like eating meat for example) but for them to dictate the direction of scientific inquiry would be a throwback to the days where science was viewed as witchcraft.

It should be: "objection noted, now sit down."

Alien: cause i am

V-22 Osprey combo-copter hits fresh tech snags

Emrys Capati
Alien

add: I do not believe it

Or have modular cockpits like those envisioned in "Space Above and Beyond"

An alien: since we're a bit on the scifi side. RIP Sir Arthur Clarke

Scotland Yard criminologist: DNA-print troublemaker kids

Emrys Capati
Alien

what about the others?

As far as tagging goes, what about the ones who follow extremely mobile lifestyles... I remember part of a movie called Snatch where it would be easier for the people to just up and move camp if they ever committed a crime.

The tagging would be pretty much pointless among the usually un-monitored portions of the population anyway.

Hacking attacks can turn off heart monitors

Emrys Capati
Alien

tell that to...

I'm sure all those bigwig political types will rest easier knowing that they're possibly carrying their own execution device... 10 meters in a crowded area is more than enough for broadcast purposes. scary.