Hierarchy Films

Monday, August 15, 2011

081311 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 Battery and Recording Time Test Featuring iRobot Roomba 560

August 13, 2011
iRobot Roomba 560
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 practical longevity test.
Original video: 1 hour 10 minutes
Ended at limit of 8gb card in camera.
Camera battery lasted approximately 5 minutes further.
Standard iRobot 1-hour cleaning cycle of 1st floor.

Tuesday, July 19, 2011

Press Release: Phone-hacking scandal highlights danger of intrusive government

http://www.lp.org/news/press-releases/phone-hacking-scandal-highlights-danger-of-intrusive-government

Press Release
For Immediate Release
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
Phone-hacking scandal highlights danger of intrusive government
WASHINGTON - Libertarian Party Chair Mark Hinkle release the following statement today:
"As I have watched this tabloid phone-hacking scandal unfold, I have been reminded about how delicate our privacy is, and how vulnerable we are to government intrusion into our lives.
"If it's so easy for journalists and private detectives to hack into our emails and phones, just think how much the government, with its much greater resources, can pry into our lives.
"If we find that Apple's iPhones are tracking us, we can stop using their service. And if we find they have harmed us, we can sue them. But if we find that the government is tracking us, there's not much we can do except protest -- and even then, the government often uses our tax dollars to pay for propaganda saying 'There's nothing to worry about.'
"It shows why it is so important that government be strictly limited in its power; and that the public have complete information about what bureaucrats and law enforcement agents are doing.
"The more crimes there are on the books, the more excuses government officials have to sneak peeks at every detail of our private lives.
"Violating other people's privacy is addictive. It's human nature. Once people gain the power to spy on other people's lives, they want to do it more and more. They will constantly seek new ways to do it, and more excuses to justify doing it.
"The government is always threatening to turn into Big Brother. That's why it is so important for vigilant defenders of liberty to fight back: not only to rely on the courts for protection, but to make sure that we only elect politicians who will respect our right to privacy.
"Unfortunately, President Obama does not respect our privacy. He has continued the warrantless wiretapping policy of the George W. Bush administration, and he has even expanded Bush's "state secrets" doctrine, to make it harder for the accused and the public to keep an eye on what his administration is up to.
"Republicans and Democrats in Congress recently joined hands to renew several unjust and unconstitutional provisions of the Patriot Act. I hope voters will punish them for doing that. In November 2012, I hope voters will recognize that Libertarian candidates consistently adhere to the Constitution and respect all of our rights."
The Libertarian Party platform includes the following:
"1.2 Personal Privacy
Libertarians support the rights recognized by the Fourth Amendment to be secure in our persons, homes, and property. Protection from unreasonable search and seizure should include records held by third parties, such as email, medical, and library records. Only actions that infringe on the rights of others can properly be termed crimes. We favor the repeal of all laws creating 'crimes' without victims, such as the use of drugs for medicinal or recreational purposes."
For more information, or to arrange an interview, call LP Executive Director Wes Benedict at 202-333-0008 ext. 222.
The LP is America's third-largest political party, founded in 1971. The Libertarian Party stands for free markets, civil liberties, and peace. You can find more information on the Libertarian Party at our website.
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Thursday, June 16, 2011

THE NEW LOFT

By **** ****

Congratulations on your new trendy loft,
I would not have it at any cost.

No homeless or riff raff live in your abode,
Because they are all loitering down by the road.

Yes, it is true I live in “Skeezerville”,
With poor white trash & abundant road kill.

Most of the trash live in a hovel,
But they never give us any trouble.

I can walk out to my street or barn,
And not worry about bodily harm.

So you may want to consider some mace or pack heat,
Or learn some karate kicks for your feet.

If you do indeed buy a baker’s rack-
When you carry it up- watch your back.

This original poem by **** **** is dedicated to Tracey & Russ in honor of their new apartment.

Monday, June 13, 2011

Tuesday, May 17, 2011

U.P.S.

Useless Piece of Shit

Just a little reminder to myself...NEVER use UPS when ordering computer parts.

Really, how do they consistently do this to packages? Boxes can take a lot of abuse, but three days in the hands of UPS and they are destroyed.