Recommended Posts

I could care less what they do to you, my point is that stupid irresponsible snot-nosed immature rug rats like yourself are wasting us taxpaying citizens money. Grow up.

585619574[/snapback]

Sorry but I think you are going slightly OTT here, you're throwing personal insults around when he didn't even start on you. There's just no need to go as far as that.

Raum, take pics of your hotboxed castle. :laugh:

Good job you aint got a huge ass.

585619632[/snapback]

Working out every + skating tons in the summer + uber metabolism + good diet = GG fat. :)

Glad some of you got laughs out of this, that's all I wanted it to be, a fun thread. I just finished my trash can. It took two boxes.

Let's see. Assume there's 1 billion people in America, and half pay taxes. They all pay equal shares, so 2 boxes / 500 million = 0.0000000004

Oooooh, I just costed you all 0.0000000004 cents! Feel the burn! :devil:

I think I might try and build a computer case now. :)

thanks for wasting my taxes <snipped>. Watch next year price of stamps is going to go up 0.5

585619169[/snapback]

Hahaha, first thing I thought. :happy:

But what will more than likely happen, if anything happens at all, is that they will start to make everyone pay for the boxes unless they can prove they own a business. Now that would **** me off. I doubt anything will happen other than making people like this pay a fine for going to the extreme (3K+ boxes).

I could care less what they do to you, my point is that stupid irresponsible snot-nosed immature rug rats like yourself are wasting us taxpaying citizens money. Grow up.

585619574[/snapback]

Actually, no.

The boxes and tape available are for Priority Mail customers, as the boxes are paid for by the money consumers spend to ship things Priority through USPS. That's why they are explicitly for USPS shipping.

Don't believe me and still think it's YOUR tax money paying for it? Call up your local post office and ask. :rolleyes:

Actually, no.

The boxes and tape available are for Priority Mail customers, as the boxes are paid for by the money consumers spend to ship things Priority through USPS. That's why they are explicitly for USPS shipping.

Don't believe me and still think it's YOUR tax money paying for it? Call up your local post office and ask.  :rolleyes:

585620489[/snapback]

That's what I was thinking. I'm sure they just use the shipping charges from people shipping with these boxes to cover them.

Maybe if you mean some technical definition of the term 'agency', but otherwise, um, yes it is. :/

It was created by Congress (its creation is one of the powers granted to the federal government in the Constitution), originally as a department within the Cabinet. Nixon later re-organised the postal system, and the modern US Postal Service was founded as a government-owned corporation. The Board of Governors of the USPS are appointed by the President and then confirmed by the Senate.

Maybe if you mean some technical definition of the term 'agency', but otherwise, um, yes it is. :/

585628025[/snapback]

United States Postal Service

The Post Office Department was transformed into the United States Postal Service, an independent establishment of the executive branch of the Government of the United States. The mission of the Postal Service remained the same, as stated in Title 39 of the U.S. Code:

The Postal Service shall have as its basic function the obligation to provide postal services to bind the Nation together through the personal, educational, literary, and business correspondence of the people. It shall provide prompt, reliable, and efficient services to patrons in all areas and shall render postal services to all communities.

The new Postal Service officially began operations on July 1, 1971, when the Postmaster General ceased to be a member of the President?s cabinet. The Postal Service receive

Operational authority vested in a Board of Governors and Postal Service executive management, rather than in Congress.b>

It operates like a business, not a government agency.

No Flaming, Personal attacks such as flaming, instigating "flame bait", verbal abuse or mocking of members in forum posts are not tolerated at Neowin. Such posts will be deleted on sight and moderated accordingly..

[Thread Cleaned]

[Warnings Will Be Issued]

Please discuss the topic without resulting to personal attacks.

It operates like a business, not a government agency.

585634582[/snapback]

Right, but it's owned and (more or less) run by the government. Which makes it a government agency, unless you are using the technical definition of the word 'agency' (which i learnt in school, but i don't remember it specifically at the moment).... Yes? :/

I ordered one (it had 25 boxes in it) and I managed to cover half a wall with it.

I ordered 2 more (50 boxes), but I'm worried what my Mom will say (she got suspicious when the first order came in, and thinks I'm doing something while she's away).

585634699[/snapback]

Hahah, awsome. I'm lining one of my walls in them soon.

Cake: Yep, BH. :p

This topic is now closed to further replies.
  • Recently Browsing   0 members

    • No registered users viewing this page.
  • Posts

    • Free Software Foundation Europe pushes EU to force Google to allow AI uninstalls on Android by Paul Hill Credit: Pexels Users should be able to fully uninstall AI-based features from Android devices and be able to access interoperability functions, free from Google’s verification requirements, the European Commission has heard as part of an Android interoperability consultation under the Digital Markets Act. These measures were proposed by the Free Software Foundation Europe (FSFE) last week when it submitted its documentation. The FSFE noted that Google had started silently installing AI models without telling users. It noted that the EU’s DMA requires companies like Google to allow users to uninstall pre-loaded software from their devices, but in the case of the AI models Google is installing, they reinstall if you delete them, contravening the DMA. To get Google back under control, the FSFE has told the European Commission that there needs to be improvements within the Android Open Source Project (AOSP). First, it said that users should be able to fully remove pre-loaded AI components from their devices, with companies being prohibited from silently reinstalling or reactivating them. Second, access to Android interoperability features should not be contingent on registration, authorization, or contractual relationships with Google. This pertains to Google’s attempt to force developers to register with Google, even to publish apps to alternative app stores like F-Droid. Discussing its submission, Lucas Lasota, FSFE Legal Programme Manager, said: Google is planning to roll out its Android Developer Certification in September 2026. This will force every Android app developer to register with Google before their software can be installed on certified Android devices, but it should affect those who have removed Google Apps from their device. The program is controversial because it entails the signing of contracts and payment of account fees to Google, as well as the handing over of the identities of developers. It said: The FSFE said that if the Commission’s draft measures remain unchanged, then Google will be allowed to make developers verify their identity. The FSFE believes that asking developers to register is contrary to the text and spirit of the law. In summary, the FSFE has told the Commission that no developer should need a Google account, a Play Store presence, or any agreement with Google to access Android’s interoperability features.
    • You could disable this "functionality/feature/whatever" with 2 registry keys, ages ago.
    • My Photos app is version 2026.11050.1001.0 and it remembers the window size and position. My Snipping Tool is version 11.2602.49.0 and it can capture the taskbar.
    • MusicBee 3.6.9668 by Razvan Serea MusicBee is an application geared toward managing extensive music collections, easy to use and with a comprehensive feature set. It makes it easy to organize, find, and play music files on your computer, on portable devices, and on the Web. It provides playback of a wide range of audio formats, smart playlists with the ability to discover and play new music from the web, advanced tag editing with automated artwork and tag look up, folder monitoring, automated file re-organization, portable device synchronization, and secure CD ripping with AccurateRip verification. MusicBee features: Supported formats: MP3, AAC, M4A, MPC, OGG, FLAC, APE, TAK, WV, WMA and WAV. Audio CDs: Audio CD playback and ripping (with CD-Text capabilities) is supported. CD tracks can be ripped (in fast or secure mode) as individual files or as a single album with embedded cuesheet. Conversion: Conversion from and to all supported formats as metadata are preserved. Synchronization of tags only (in case that the output file already exists) instead of reencoding is possible. ReplayGain support: both playback and calculation. File Organization: Organization and renaming of music files into folders and files based on tag values such as artist, album, name, track number, etc. that can be specified. MusicBee can do this automatically for all files in a music library or the user can choose the files or folders themselves. Web Browsing: Browsing of the web using Mozilla's XULRunner environment. Scrobbling: Tracks played from MusicBee can optionally be scrobbled to Last.fm. Customizable user interface layout. Customizable keyboard shortcuts. MiniLyrics support Download: MusicBee 3.6.9668 | MusicBee Portable | ~9.0 MB (Freeware) Download: Windows Store Edition View: MusicBee Home page | Release Notes | Screenshot Get alerted to all of our Software updates on Twitter at @NeowinSoftware
  • Recent Achievements

    • Conversation Starter
      sumytbe earned a badge
      Conversation Starter
    • One Year In
      B4dM1k3 earned a badge
      One Year In
    • One Year In
      DarkWun earned a badge
      One Year In
    • Dedicated
      Almohandis earned a badge
      Dedicated
    • Dedicated
      JuvenileDelinquent earned a badge
      Dedicated
  • Popular Contributors

    1. 1
      +primortal
      519
    2. 2
      +Edouard
      185
    3. 3
      PsYcHoKiLLa
      87
    4. 4
      Michael Scrip
      81
    5. 5
      Steven P.
      73
  • Tell a friend

    Love Neowin? Tell a friend!