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  1. Re:Am I the only one who doesn't understand? on NCAA to Tighten Twitter Rules · · Score: 1

    It's not that social networks are a violation of NCAA rules but rather that the NCAA believes schools would detect violations of NCAA rules by monitoring them. For example, an athlete "tweets" (what an annoying word) that he received clothing from some pro recruiter, which is in violation of NCAA rules. Thus, the school would discover this sooner and be able to deal with it. The whole thing seems a bit ridiculous, but there it is.

  2. Re:College campuses are full of unusual on What Clown On a Unicycle? · · Score: 1

    It's not quite that bad here, but I've seen unicyclists juggling while riding to class, a middle-aged man riding a razor scooter with a dinosaur head mounted on the handle bars, people going down hills in wheeled trash cans, people walking around with 5 foot wooden swords for no apparent reason, etc. That said, I would guess that people walking around a campus square are probably not paying lots of attention to their surroundings since it's not that dangerous. Such places are typically pedestrian only and fairly secure, so being run over by a car/eaten by wild animals/attacked by terrorists isn't really a concern.

  3. Re:Wrong comparison. on A Hypothesis On Segway Hate · · Score: 1

    Wait. In my car I have three levers, and I sometimes use all three at once with only two feet, plus I have a steering wheel and gear lever. Therefore, I may sometimes be operating all 5 controls at once.

  4. Re:just get a bicycle on A Hypothesis On Segway Hate · · Score: 1

    Yep, and if you're riding with clipless pedals and pedal toes-down (like I tend to do) then your saddle will be even higher. I can't touch the ground with both feet at once while sitting on the saddle of either my mountain bike or road bike.

  5. Looks like it's possible to remove somewhat easily on Microsoft Update Quietly Installs Firefox Extension · · Score: 1

    however, who knows what else this does.

  6. Re:The only important question on Most of Woolly Mammoth Genome Reconstructed · · Score: 1

    Dunno, but I bet Andrew Zimmern would try it.

  7. Re:Nice work! on New Generator Boosts Wind Turbine Efficiency 50% · · Score: 1

    I doubt it would be much use for hydroelectric power - at least not large scale. The synchronous generators in dams probably don't have that many parts to wear out - just bearings and brushes. You'd probably be increasing the complexity by using this permanent magnet rotor design.

  8. Re:probably not a single mouse... on Qantas Blames Wireless For Aircraft Incidents · · Score: 1

    No, and they're not specifically "caused" by transmissions either. Standing waves are caused by the boundary conditions - like the walls of your microwave or the metal body of an aircraft. I did not intend to imply that they are "caused" by time. Forgive me for writing a quick post before running to turn in my emag apps homework.

  9. probably not a single mouse... on Qantas Blames Wireless For Aircraft Incidents · · Score: 1

    As I understand it, you can get some pretty powerful standing waves inside an aircraft if enough people use wireless devices for an extended time period. I doubt a single mouse could cause problems, but say 30 of them for 2 hours - you might have some issues.

  10. Re:The problem isn't plugging them in on Plug-in Hybrids May Not Go Mainstream, Toyota Says · · Score: 1

    The current smart is one of the safest cars on the planet yet it was a uphill fight to get the thing in the USA and then they had to "add safety features" to a car that was already a 5 star crash rating car.

    add safety features? why? oh to make it more expensive... I see.

    Sounds like someone's been drinking the kool-aid...

    The problem with the smart is that it's not very practical. Many people in the U.S. do not live in crowded cities like Europe. Hybrids sold here are going to have to be at least the size of the Prius to really be practical for anyone who isn't single.

  11. Re:First? Not a chance on 3M Launches First Pocket Projector · · Score: 1

    I got the second consonant, but by association, I pictured projector in a guy's shirt pocket. Must pretty darn hard to hold that thing still...

  12. hmm, having RTF, er solicitation, on Virginia Begins Open-Source Physics Textbook · · Score: 1

    It looks like this is just supplemental material, and not an all-encompassing educational solution. At least that's what this sentence - "Participating educators will create and compile supplemental materials relating to 21st century physics in an open-source format that can be used to strengthen existing physics content." - seems to say.

  13. Dangerous? on Why Email Has Become Dangerous · · Score: 1

    Zombies with chainsaws - dangerous.

    Email? - not so much...

  14. Re:$200 bounty on Environmental Cost of Hybrids' Battery Recycling? · · Score: 1

    I guess you don't know how easy it is to remove components when damage is not a concern.

  15. The only people I know who build their own cars... on DIY Hybrid Car Kit · · Score: 1

    are gearheads who don't care too much about hybrids, although I'm sure there are some out there. Interesting idea, but not sure I'd go for it. A kit car is not my idea of a great daily driver, which is all I would use a hybrid for. Given the suggested price, I'd have a Toyota hybrid.
    Also, I should point out that making the parts pollutes a whole heck of a lot more than putting them together.

  16. What do I see for linux? on What Will Linux Be Capable Of, 3 Years Down the Road? · · Score: 0

    Hold on, I have to get out my tarot cards...

  17. I see a new sport coming on on Defcon "Warballoon" Finds 1/3 of Wireless Networks Unsecured · · Score: 0

    Warballooning! Heck yes.

  18. hey! on Google News Has Russian Army Invading Savannah, GA · · Score: 1

    I go to Georgia Tech, you insensitive clod!

  19. wait... on Google News Has Russian Army Invading Savannah, GA · · Score: 1

    so this means I don't need to get out my shotgun? darn...

  20. of course not... on MediaSentry Hired By People's Republic of China · · Score: 1

    Jesse Owens never won those gold medals..

  21. would this perhaps on MediaSentry Hired By People's Republic of China · · Score: 0, Troll

    include some sort of torture before the beheading? If it does, I take back my comment about the PRC hosting the Olympics.

  22. Tell me again on MediaSentry Hired By People's Republic of China · · Score: 2, Insightful

    why someone decided to let the PRC host the 2008 Olympic games.

  23. Re:So, what is the problem? on Yahoo Blocks Venerable Email List Over False Positives · · Score: 4, Informative

    Yeah, but blaming them makes me feel better.

  24. And just when they figure this out... on Air Force Looks To Laser-Proof Its Weapons · · Score: 1

    MASER weapons!! mwahahaha

  25. Agreed on How Do Geeks Exercise? · · Score: 2, Insightful

    But maybe you should try to exercise outside a bit. I would count myself as an introvert, and I run and bike regularly. If you make time to get out early in the morning or go out in the country, you can ride or run when or where most people aren't out. Maybe instead of trying to avoid exercising outside, you should just go ahead and try it. You may find that it isn't as uncomfortable a situation as you think.