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   by emhart 13y ago

   It has existed in the past, but was attached to a very odd key/lock mechanism that didn't take off. It's a good idea, no idea of patent issues related to making it happen, but perhaps with all of these recent stories on dupli
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   by emhart 13y ago

   Excellent. I look forward to checking that out.
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   by emhart 13y ago

   They exist! One maker (who's product didn't last on the market for very long) back in the 70s or 80s, actually had this sort of obfuscation as a feature on the key. Basically, the key was a series of connected sections with small
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   by emhart 13y ago

   I didn't realize you were speaking. Sadly I missed Vegas this year, first time I've ever had to cancel a talk. Sorry I missed you. I am of course aware of Lockitron & the competitors in the market, but really appreciate your i
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   by emhart 13y ago

   You are right, and that's why I think it's a shame that the opportunity wasn't taken to alert people to that idea. I spend a little time collecting high res photographs people post online of their keys (happens all the time)
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   by emhart 13y ago

   And another thing! The French Patent office many years ago ceased allowing patents on keys that did not have a movable element, which led to the development of many keys that cannot be readily duplicated without access to either the restric
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   by emhart 13y ago

   Human behavior toward keys makes mechanical locks insecure. We've been able to reproduce keys, even fairly complex ones, well before 3D printers came along. Get a clean enough impression/scan/photograph and we can make it hap
8. 278.▲
   by emhart 13y ago

   Selling shovels to the shovel sellers.
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   by emhart 13y ago

   DON'T you! Forget about me! http://360gigapixels.com/tokyo-tower-panorama-photo/?v=-.4,2... DON'T DON'T DON'T DON'T!
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    by emhart 13y ago

    Appreciated.
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    by emhart 13y ago

    I think there is an unspoken opposite rule here. If you can't "be on" for one reason or another, don't position yourself in front of your primary audience. I know I personally did myself and my "brand" a great
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    by emhart 13y ago

    More damning than the headline here is that GCHQ apparently explicitly stated that a major selling point for the partnership is the UK's lax legal regime, which allows them to be "Less constrained by NSA's concerns about comp
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    by emhart 13y ago

    Some of us just click because we like seeing the punchline :)
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    by emhart 13y ago

    I love this idea. Any plans to increase the possible seal-time for those of us who maintain digital identities long enough to accept the eventual delivery?
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    by emhart 13y ago

    I feel like we could do with some ugly right about now.
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    by emhart 13y ago

    Fitting/sinister that the top of their stored data pyramid is titled "TrafficThief"
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    by emhart 13y ago

    Link to the site before time runs out? I love seeing "antique" websites.
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    by emhart 13y ago

    http://philanthropy.com/article/America-s-Generosity-Divide/... It's actually a pretty comprehensive study, though this article doesn't cover everything discovered, it is still very much worth reading.
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    by emhart 13y ago

    Yes, especially as you would miss some of the fascinating comments on the original. One linked to a collection of a collection of similar literature from 1877: http://archive.org/details/lightningflashes00john Another
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    by emhart 13y ago

    I rarely join in the sideline / distracting conversations on HN comment threads, but I do genuinely believe in this case it acts as a mirror to the content. Absolutely not going to downvote you for pointing out the disconnect, though,
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    by emhart 13y ago

    Precisely. I was 2 paragraphs in when the total lack of capitalization had me distracted beyond comfort.
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    by emhart 13y ago

    I read the most sinister part of this letter to be: “We believe these assurances eliminate these asserted grounds for Mr. Snowden’s claim that he should be treated as a refugee or granted asylum, temporary or otherwise,” This seems to be th
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    by emhart 13y ago

    Senate: http://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_lists/vote_m... House: http://clerk.house.gov/evs/2013/index.asp
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    by emhart 13y ago

    I love that this was the result of a mistake, and the brief note about the only available reference material for part of their work being in Russian. Sounds like the makings of an excellent story.
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    by emhart 13y ago

    Thanks for both the recommendation and admission. I'll very happily give it a try.
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    by emhart 13y ago

    Obligatory will it come to android question? I've longed for a journal that will keep my interest and attention. Loved Oh Life...for the few months I used it, have tried many things, would be on this in a heartbeat if it hits my prefer
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    by emhart 13y ago

    Weirdly the pamphlet anticipates slightly lower heating costs for their Spanish language employees? [1] It's a $30 line item vs. a $50 line item on the English spending plan. [1] http://www.practicalmoneyskills.com/mcdo
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    by emhart 13y ago

    In the initial tour, are the "top moments" hard-coded or actually being generated? Seeing "Aaron Schwartz Commits Suicide" in huge letters at the top of the column had me closing the tab rapidly.
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    by emhart 13y ago

    Probably my favorite thing said on HN in my limited time here. Oddly heartwarming to boot.
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    by emhart 13y ago

    Out standing in their field.