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  1. Re:Who would have thought on The Documents From Google's First DMV Test In Nevada · · Score: 1

    Nevermind, I misread the BC post. I still don't understand what you're getting at though.

  2. Re:Who would have thought on The Documents From Google's First DMV Test In Nevada · · Score: 1

    I don't understand this "but not going in the same direction" thing. A post below indicates that BC has some with lanes going in different directions but on the ones I have ever used, all lanes go in the same direction.

    Of course, a nice innovation in the UK is spiral laned roundabouts. As long as you get in the correct lane for your exit, getting off is very easy.

  3. Re:Who would have thought on The Documents From Google's First DMV Test In Nevada · · Score: 1

    Yup, and if you are sane, you change lane well ahead of your exit rather than try and cut across a lane of moving traffic.

  4. Internet Slowdown Campaign? on Net Neutrality Comments Surge Past 1.7M, an All-Time Record For the FCC · · Score: 3, Interesting

    News to me.

    Which is a novelty for this site.

  5. Re:OK on 5 Million Gmail Passwords Leaked, Google Says No Evidence Of Compromise · · Score: 5, Funny

    Maybe someone should just do a courtesy mass-mailing based on the list.

  6. Re:A little scary on L.A. Times National Security Reporter Cleared Stories With CIA Before Publishing · · Score: 2

    No, it does not make sense. There are constitutional amendments protecting speech and unreasonable search and seizure. The government (when it's law abiding) doesn't get to target people just because they don't like what they are saying.

  7. Re:Voliunteer workers for the IRS? on Protesters Blockade Microsoft's Seattle Headquarters Over Tax Breaks · · Score: 1

    Good luck with that. In such a society, it would be socially unacceptable for politicians to create those tax loopholes in the first place. That would probably imply a much more sane tax policy overall which clearly is not the case. You're putting the cart before the horse.

  8. Re:Misleading Headline on Protesters Blockade Microsoft's Seattle Headquarters Over Tax Breaks · · Score: 1

    Maybe then, those f*ers would be voting for lower taxes than simply voting to increase the burden on *everyone else*.

  9. Ob Red Dwarf: on Facebook's Auto-Play Videos Chew Up Expensive Data Plans · · Score: 1

    Perhaps they might be able to give you a hand with your punctuation.

  10. Re:Today's business class is the 70s' economy clas on 3 Recent Flights Make Unscheduled Landings, After Disputes Over Knee Room · · Score: 1

    When I flew Air Brunei , the impression I got was that it was run as a vanity business for the owner (The Sultan of Brunei) and not so much to make a profit. The oil revenues distort everything out there.

  11. Re:Today's business class is the 70s' economy clas on 3 Recent Flights Make Unscheduled Landings, After Disputes Over Knee Room · · Score: 1

    Flights to the UK have almost doubled since three years ago. That's not just inflation. Apparently, some routes have been dropped and there are increased taxes and security fees also.

  12. Re:Mitochondrial DNA? on New DNA Analysis On Old Blood Pegs Aaron Kosminski As Jack the Ripper · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    The whoosh is strong with this one.

  13. Re: QUESTION? on Could Tech Have Stopped ISIS From Using Our Own Heavy Weapons Against Us? · · Score: 1

    Yes, defending team on home ground has the advantage, particularly without air support and advanced weaponry.

    As to "kicking ass in the war of 1812", Wikipedia says

    "British losses in the war were about 1,600 killed in action and 3,679 wounded; 3,321 British died from disease. American losses were 2,260 killed in action and 4,505 wounded."

    So I leave the audience to draw their own conclusion.

  14. First Action: Amend Pledge on White House Names Google's Megan Smith As CTO · · Score: 1

    "One nation, under Google+"

  15. Re:Bastard! on Steve Ballmer Authored the Windows 3.1 Ctrl-Alt-Del Screen · · Score: 2

    I'd rather know who wrote that stupid message that implied the user was responsible for Windows not being shut down properly when it was the festering pile of crap itself that fell over so I could drive all the way across the country and give them a slap.

    I am sure many here will have a brief seething relapse when they see these words:

    Because Windows was not properly shut down, one or more of your disk drives may have errors on it. To avoid seeing this message again, always shut down your computer by selecting Shut Down from the Start menu.

  16. Re:QUESTION? on Could Tech Have Stopped ISIS From Using Our Own Heavy Weapons Against Us? · · Score: 4, Funny

    And Abdel Majed Abdel Bary is British. So the conclusion is obvious... ;)

  17. Re:I did it first ! on Taking the Ice Bucket Challenge With Liquid Nitrogen · · Score: 1

    Genuine potential risk of asphyxiation depending on circumstances.

  18. Re:it tingles on Taking the Ice Bucket Challenge With Liquid Nitrogen · · Score: 1

    I can confirm you can use a thermos. You don't need to drill the hole if you don't screw the lid down. Heat rises, cold descends so all you might want to do is prevent drafts which can be done by placing the cup on top (assuming it does not create an airtight seal). You'll get some radiative warming but it'll be fairly negligible (the small dewars we used to cart liquid nitrogen around in were open full-width at the top).

  19. Re:Computer Science vrs Software Engineering on Does Learning To Code Outweigh a Degree In Computer Science? · · Score: 1

    I seem to recall that the Comp-Sci people where I studied got to choose BSc or BEng.

    Though that may have been compensation for their building having fallen into a railway tunnel :)

  20. Re:It's widget making on Does Learning To Code Outweigh a Degree In Computer Science? · · Score: 1

    For some. The only lead I ever got from my time as a student ended up very weird and cost some of the others who got involved with it a decent amount of cash.

  21. Re:No on Does Learning To Code Outweigh a Degree In Computer Science? · · Score: 2

    Colleges are a four year theme park for most. They could be improved by jettisoning about 80-85% of the student body. That doesn't pay for fancy buildings and grand soirees though.

  22. Probably not. on Does Learning To Code Outweigh a Degree In Computer Science? · · Score: 3, Interesting

    I wouldn't say learning to code outweighed a college degree. But having the mentality that would lead one to want to learn to code... That's a sure bet. Of course, that mentality might lead one to attend college but it's my contention that that is less advantageous for many (certainly it turned out to be a time sink for me).

  23. Re:regulation regulation regulation on Why Phone Stores Should Stockpile Replacements · · Score: 1

    For most people, it's an inconvenience, not a problem. If it's an essential life-or-death thing or loss of your phone will cost you hundreds, if not thousands of dollars, you should take appropriate steps to ensure continuation of service.

  24. Re:Le sigh... on Why Phone Stores Should Stockpile Replacements · · Score: 1

    Not really ridiculous (though I agree that the drylok bags are superior), even ignoring that there are different grades of ziplock bag. However, thinking it's a good idea to take it out of that ziplock bag while you're still on the water is another thing entirely.

  25. Re:Leave your Phone on Why Phone Stores Should Stockpile Replacements · · Score: 1

    In fact, even better option: Leave your fancy smartphone at home and take the dorky spare on the raft.