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  1. Philly Inq Article Said as Much on Mars Orbiter Sees Changes · · Score: 1

    I have a Philadelphia Inquirer article from April 14, 2003 that say they weren't taking the Sun into account.

    But if this article and our assumptions are wrong, please show us the scientific literature that does control for variable output from the Sun.

  2. Re:Longterm revenues... on The Implications of Google's Digital Library · · Score: 1

    And the longterm benefit of doing something different is that you will most likely be helping society by contributing somewhere else where you are needed. This is why capitalism is good. However, getting fired, etc. isn't pleasant. So I don't mean to sound harsh. I hope for the best for anyone laid off and looking for work in an outdated job.

  3. Re:Same article 100 years ago... on The Implications of Google's Digital Library · · Score: 1

    Exactly.

    And back then people also wanted protection from change from government or others. Inevitably, it's not going to work.

  4. Sometime Laziness Takes Work on Intelligence in the Internet Age · · Score: 1

    What's the easiest way between point A and B? Taking into account traffic, hills, etc., etc.

    I'm lazy and I put a lot of mental energy into my laziness.

  5. Dogfish Head on First Cocktail 5,000 Years Old · · Score: 1

    Dogfish Head Brewery, based out of Delaware, has been working in conjunction with this professor from U Penn. They sell a beer based on an analysis of an ancient Greek brew. Grapes, spices, grain, honey, etc.

    They are currently developing an ancient Chinese recipe as well.

  6. I have a slightly different take on that on Ready For the Big Mac Virus? · · Score: 2, Insightful

    I believe that conservatives in general, of which I am one, see many people picking on people or organizations simply because they are successful out of jealousy or to get an advantage. Many don't have a working knowledge of the computer industry. So when they looked at the Microsoft situation, they viewed the situation through that grid. When they see other companies using their senators or politicians to pick on Microsoft (the politicians from Utah for example), they assumed that people were just upset because Microsoft was successful.

    Now, Judge Bork backed Netscape. I think Microsoft intruded on the free market and at the very least acted unethically. But many conservatives, as well as the public at large, don't read slashdot and don't get this story.

    Microsoft also didn't give political donations, which got them in trouble. You see, campaign contributions aren't bribes. Best case, they give you access. Worst case, they are extortion payments.

    Also, some donations are to people who already agree with you. So if the Sierra Club giving money to Robert Kennedy Jr., if he decides to run for some office, is no big deal.

  7. So Everyone Who Forwarded It Was Fired? on Secretaries Sacked After Flamewar at Work · · Score: 1

    Since they misused email as well, everyone who forwarded it along should have been fired.

  8. Mickey vs. Snow White on Lessig - Public Domain Dead in 35 Years · · Score: 2, Insightful

    Never has a compnay made so much money off of the public domain also been the most ardent opponent against it.

  9. Re:From Jackson's own mouth on King Kong vs. Movie Pirates · · Score: 1

    How you want to view your art is your business. But this capitalist system let's people profit from the fruit of their own labors. And it gives you no right to steal from other people.

  10. Re:The one that buzzes when it speaks on Weapons of War Now Include Lightning Guns · · Score: 1

    Never mind, read the rest. Interesting idea. I wonder who the Arabic Charlton Heston is.

  11. The one that buzzes when it speaks on Weapons of War Now Include Lightning Guns · · Score: 1

    Because obviously people will confuse audible buzzing with the voice of God when nothing intelligble is spoken.

  12. Re:Commercials and Price on Piracy Not To Blame In Decline of Moviegoers · · Score: 1

    Maybe they could adjust prices after the first couple of weeks. Or only have the premium prices for the sure-fired hits or the ones with buzz.

  13. Re:USA and the "paranoid mode=ON" on Chinese Websites Used As Launchpads For Cracking · · Score: 1

    Tell that to Theo Van Gough.

    And you missed my point. American foreign policy is not the reason for Islamic terrorism. Their ideology that drives them to attack the Phillipines and America and London is. That is the common denominator.

  14. Re:Commercials and Price on Piracy Not To Blame In Decline of Moviegoers · · Score: 1

    Remembered the book. "Wisdom of the Crowd."

  15. Commercials and Price on Piracy Not To Blame In Decline of Moviegoers · · Score: 4, Insightful

    1) Ticket prices have become ridiculous. I like going to the theater in general, but the prices are only warranted on very rare occasions that a film deserves to be seen on the big screen. There was a good discussion in the Tipping Point (I think) about how ticket pricing doesn't reflect supply and demand. The same price for Spider-Man and XXX: State of the Union? A lower price for films not that much in demand would increase the amount of overall tickets sold in gross revenue.

    2) Two Towers had about 45 minutes worth of commercials that preceded it. By the time they were over and the film started, I wanted Frodo to get captured and tortured by some orcs.

  16. Re:USA and the "paranoid mode=ON" on Chinese Websites Used As Launchpads For Cracking · · Score: 1

    That explains the terrorist activity in the Phillipines and Thailand. Bush the elder's attack on Iraq.

  17. Re:Successful, not evil on Google's Turn To Be The Villain · · Score: 1

    Exactly. Such comments would give non-techie Microsoft-backers confirmation. Many of them believe people are only going against Microsoft b/c they are successful. If people start labeling Google as "evil", they will see it as the same.

  18. Re:Ahh, nostalgia... on Windows 95 Turns 10 · · Score: 2, Insightful

    In retrospect, it is amazing how long it took Microsoft to come out with those features relative to their competition. Inovators that they are.

  19. "under the guise"? on Lockheed Martin Hardware to Protect NYC Transit · · Score: 1

    Tell us what you really think.

  20. This will not be good for slashdot on Congress to Overhaul Patent Law · · Score: 1

    Hopefully, the trial lawyers lobby can come through with us.

  21. Dust Off Techno Bowl Football on Only NFL Game This Year Gets Lukewarm Response · · Score: 1

    or another game that is football without the real NFL players? Joe Dakota instead of Montana or something like that.

  22. Aren'te they more worried about employees... on The Tech Used to Catch Vegas Cheats · · Score: 1

    than the patrons? Obviously, they are looking for patrons who are doing something wrong. But I would assume they are more worried about dealers dealing from the bottom of the deck, etc.

  23. Is environmentally-friendly foam flawed? on Panel Challenges NASA Over Shuttle Safety · · Score: 3, Interesting

    I keep hearing that if they used environmentally unfriendly foam (CFC's I would suppose). Does anyone know the veracity of this or shed any light on the situation with the foam?

  24. Hold on there on One Hundred Years of E=MC2 · · Score: 1

    I don't know the details, but if Newton and Leibinitz can come up with calculus independently of each other (b/c it is true) do not assume Einstein stole the formula without proof.

  25. If you want to teach resilience on Your Homework is Play Video Games · · Score: 2, Funny

    just hire some kids to be bullies to pick on the kids every day. Either that, or disable "God mode" in Doom.