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  1. Re:A.K.A. Actuarial Science on DePaul University To Offer Degree In Predictive Analysis · · Score: 1

    They already have a degree in Actuarial Science in the math department. Both undergrad and 5 year.

  2. Re:Qualifications on Military Appoints General To Direct Cyber Warfare · · Score: 5, Informative

    GWU

  3. Re:I think you've already decided... on Ethics of Releasing Non-Malicious Linux Malware? · · Score: 1

    Why make Euros when you could make... dollars!

  4. Re:*First post.. on Public School Teachers Selling Lesson Plans Online · · Score: 1

    Fine. My middle school was public, same area, and they would make students clean the cafeteria for detention.

  5. Re:*First post.. on Public School Teachers Selling Lesson Plans Online · · Score: 1

    Mine, as well. Graduated '08 from a private HS in the DC/ Baltimore area.

  6. Re:To hell with them! on Author's Guild Says Kindle's Text-To-Speech Software Illegal · · Score: 1

    What happens, however when the tech gets so good that it can read with emotion.. better yet, mimick the voice of any person we choose?

    Only if it is Morgan Freeman's voice will it be ignored.

  7. Concrete Mathematics on Mathematics Reading List For High School Students? · · Score: 1

    I love this book. Even if they don't understand any of it, it has enough problems and examples to make you think. http://www.amazon.com/Concrete-Mathematics-Foundation-Computer-Science/dp/0201558025/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1234140945&sr=8-1

  8. Re:Left and right reversed? on Passwords From PHPBB Attack Analyzed · · Score: 5, Funny

    I use the mouse with either hand, if the hand gets tired I switch hands.

    Can be misinterpreted in so many ways.

  9. Re:Safe... until on Apple Says Macs Are Safe, No Antivirus Needed · · Score: 1

    I have heard this about 3-5x at 2 different Apple stores by me. Not sure if it's new training, or what.

  10. Re:Safe... until on Apple Says Macs Are Safe, No Antivirus Needed · · Score: 1

    You're good, don't worry.

  11. Re:Safe... until on Apple Says Macs Are Safe, No Antivirus Needed · · Score: 3, Insightful

    Is it possible for a Mac user to troll a post about macs? I used a Mac to post my previous comment and my comment now.

    I could have posted an eloquent, well thought out response, but instead decided that posting that would better serve my purpose.

    To add to the discussion at hand, at Apple stores, I have witnessed many people asking the "genius bar" people about AV protection for their Mac's, only to be told, "Apple computers do not get viruses, but you should protect your fellow Windows computers, by buying this AV software!" These people then dump extra money to buy antivirus, in order to make sure they are not carriers, which is what the comment in TFA seemed to suggest.

  12. Re:Safe... until on Apple Says Macs Are Safe, No Antivirus Needed · · Score: 5, Funny

    But but but... It just works!!

  13. Re:Hmmm... on Twenty Years of Dijkstra's Cruelty · · Score: 1

    At my university, the gateway CS course is taught in Python. I already have 3 years of Java under my belt, but they're going to assume I do not, which is good.

  14. Re:Dijkstra couldn't use a computer?!? on Twenty Years of Dijkstra's Cruelty · · Score: 1

    Is it weird that I prefer coding with pen and paper? Then again, I care more about the theoretical stuff than practical coding...

  15. Re:Short straw has to be Ringo! on Rock Band Licenses The Beatles · · Score: 1

    I'm pretty sure that was Animaniacs.

  16. I wonder on USA 193 Shootdown Set For Feb 21, 03:30 UTC · · Score: 5, Interesting

    if they chose the eclipse date on purpose. We'll wait and see what they say AFTER it all happens.

  17. Oblig. on Saturn's A-ring Soaks Up Debris Ejected from Nearby Moon · · Score: 1

    I, for one, welcome our new debris absorbing overlords.

  18. What about on China Bans Horror Movies · · Score: 1

    What about Casper? He's a friendly ghost.

  19. Shouldda Waited on Examining the Search and Seizure of Electronics at Airports · · Score: 1

    She shouldda waited for that Supreme Court case that said divulging your password was a violation of your 5th amendment right.

  20. Re:Never Gonna Happen on RIAA Wants $1.5 Million Per CD Copied · · Score: 2, Informative

    If this went before the Supreme Court, the whole thing would HAVE to be ruled unconstitutional. There's NO WAY IN HELL that this could ever possibly be upheld. And yes, the excessive fines was the clause I meant.

  21. Re:Never Gonna Happen on RIAA Wants $1.5 Million Per CD Copied · · Score: 1

    Let's do some math here. Say a CD is 20 dollars, to be generous. 1.5 mil / 20 = 75000 CDs. So, burning a CD == stealing 75000... Let's get real.

  22. Never Gonna Happen on RIAA Wants $1.5 Million Per CD Copied · · Score: 2, Funny

    8th Amendment makes that completely impossible. Cruel and unusual punishment.

  23. Wrong. on Tweaking The Math Behind Political Representation · · Score: 1

    As a result of Wesberry v Sanders, the whole concept of "One man, one vote" was applied to the districts within states. However, look at underpopulated states, such as, I don't know, Wyoming. Los Angeles alone probably has about 7.5 times more the amount of people than the entire state of Wyoming. California has > 67 times more people than Wyoming. But Cali does not have 67 seats in the House. States like Wyoming, Rhode Island, etc. have low populations, but still get 1 vote. This means the way it is now, states such as Cali, NY, etc. get UNDERrepresented. So no, people do not have equal representation, but if we were to have equal representation, then there'd be about 600 people in the House. And people complain that bills don't get pushed through fast enough with 435...