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  1. about damn time on American Newspapers to Begin Carrying Manga · · Score: 1



    commic strips haven't changed much in genre since I was a kid (i'm 30). With the exception of boon docks every comic is double digit years old. Only being retired when the artists have passed on.

  2. quite the contrary on Raised Flooring Obsolete or Not? · · Score: 1



    air can turn corners but with each corner there is additional friction, and heat. Not to mention noise. Two many corners equal wasted energy. I work with mechanical engineers all day, trust me they hate corners especially 90 degree ones

  3. help?!?!?!? are you on crack ??? on IRC as a World-Changing Medium · · Score: 1


    Have you ever been to #linux on the undernet ? As a linux youngling back in the '90s using Redhat 5.0 on a Matrox Video card I was shuned, kicked, banned, slapped, put down. If i'm not mistaken the proper way to address a #linux op was to cower on the floor postrated, then back whispering, adoring them and showering them with compliments. But you dare not ask a question ohhh no ....

  4. which scientific survey on Wikipedia Founder Sees Serious Quality Problems · · Score: 1



    ok case in point. How did you come to this conclusion? Did you light up and verify it or did you conduct a survey based on scientific priciples, or perhaps are you quoting from a reputable source.

    This is the problem with wikipedia this is my opinion.

  5. I once had a Lada does that count ? on The Why of Space Program Races · · Score: 1



    I once drove a Lada, tough as nails it was. could fix anythign on it with a comb and some duct tape.

    http://www.crxsi.com/mycar/lada.htm

  6. I agree on Wikipedia Founder Sees Serious Quality Problems · · Score: 1


    Now I'm not an expert on everything but there are a few things I've seen that is not so much incorrect as it has a bias to how it is written. There needs to be more control from a professional literary stand point. Proper referencing to original sources, unbiased commentary. It always cracked me up how much detail is put in writing an article about slash culture but yet you look at something like the demographical information of some third world country and it is sparce at best. Now I agree this is an envolvement issue. I just think it woudl be better if editors functioned more on a merrit basis and were invited. Thus allowing more control in the balance with regards to different fields.

  7. newsflash::China is a coorperation on The Why of Space Program Races · · Score: 1



    Dude, China is a coorperation. And they are doing exactly what they need to do. Show thier prowess and capabilities. American technology is on the decline now they are showing that asian has the technology and the means. Pretty soon the IBM's Microsoft, Ciscos will be all located in china and be a part of the chinese economy.

  8. formally give back my super low UID on Mark Newport's Knitted Heroes · · Score: 1

    ok this is an all time low. I formally give back my super low UID.

  9. burn the lawyers on PTO Eliminates "Technological Arts" Requirement · · Score: 3, Insightful


    This is all because the people who make money from patents are patent lawyers. The more stuff out there that can be patented then litigated for patent infringment the better. I agree the patent office sucks ass, Ive been trying to patent something without the help of a lawyer which is next to imposibble and it's all because they have complicated things beyond comprehension. To what extent I have no idea.

  10. interpreting the law on PCs Posted No Trespass · · Score: 1



    I guess this is one approach. Personally I think there needs to be a whole new slew of laws written specifically for cyber space. Ok great so we have determined the law was broken. It's usually the extradition part that's sorta hard concidering these firms need just move to bermuda. I think it would be interesting if a new section be formed under the judicial branch that dictates whether internet sites break US law and firewall there as slike china I'm serious there has to be a point where this is filtered.

  11. yes and no on AMD Tops Intel in U.S. Retail Sales · · Score: 1


    whats these numbers prove is where customers have a choice they are choosing AMD. Big deal I think concidering the stregnth of Intel's add campains. This reminds me of Coke vs. Pepsi .. Pepsi would beat Coke on teh shelves but could never beet coke at the fountain drink area simply because of thier hold on the coorprate market. However that market can easily be chipped away at. It's the Markets where people have choices that make the difference.

  12. rebirth of the undernet on EU Claims Internet Could Fall Apart Next Month · · Score: 1


    I recall before Yahoo ( man those were the days). It would be as simple as jumping on IRC and doing finds for people serving internet websites info. I miss IRC. Well with the birth of a regulated internet there will also be a rebirth of the unregulated undernet. Here Here for the good old/new days

  13. Re:theory behind the book of Job on More Evidence For Hobbit Sized Species · · Score: 1


    i'm not an expert but I think the story comes from where Job is tempted by satan in heaven. Which would be impossible if he had been cast out. There are hints in the bible that the world wasn't a.) destroyed only by flood. b) that eden was a place that coesisted with other civiliaztions. Thus the story about Cain sent to wonder teh world where he found his wife.

  14. theory behind the book of Job on More Evidence For Hobbit Sized Species · · Score: 1



    I once heard of a theory that the book of Job actually preceeded the genisis story. Which coincidentaly accounts for prehistoric type species. example being Laviathon.

    I googled the below link
    http://www.bibarch.com/Perspectives/3.1.htm

  15. Re:This is how long they'll push on Music Labels Charge Too Much For Microsoft · · Score: 1



    good point, but this will mean re-negotiations across the board for everyone. Which potentially will be good for the customer. Initially everyone, producers, distributers, etc had their hand in the bag. Now with Microsoft, Apple and other none industry people pressuring the RIAA we may probably finally see a break in prices which haven't dropped since CD's initiall daybue(sp)

  16. Re:What do these guys know... on Yahoo Competes with Google in Book Scanning · · Score: 1



    well they know it's all about content. Being advertisment driven sites they have to offer content and experiences that will attract people to there portal. ie search engine, e-mail, clubs, blogs etc.

  17. Re:Patent Filed 4-6-05 however public domain prior on The Tongue Twisting Tooth Microphone · · Score: 1



    shouldn't matter I don't think. It was a specific concept that was introduced prior to the patent. The only way I could se it fly is if the inventor in question was patenting the mechanism as opposed to the concept. but IANAL

  18. Patent Filed 4-6-05 however public domain prior on The Tongue Twisting Tooth Microphone · · Score: 3, Insightful



    Now one would think if this was put in a movie prior to the filing of the patent thus placing it in the public domain. This patent should not have been issued no ?? thoughts ? anyone anyone ......

  19. bravo on Stem Cells Restore Feeling In Paraplegic · · Score: 1



    very well said. you should run for senate

  20. and you are ? on Stem Cells Restore Feeling In Paraplegic · · Score: 2



    if you insist on touting your opinion with such authority at least where your experience is from. perhaps post a link to a ligit source one simular to the post. scepticism is not plausible source

  21. yea but .... on Owning Your Own IP at a Company? · · Score: 1


    in an idiolistic world this is true but in a small company, or small IT environment. Crying lawyer will just make his boss uneasy in which case his boss will get a lawyer who will then claim the work is being done on company time and thus should belong to the company. I guess a good idea would be to get a lawyer but not let your boss realize this.

    Then there are also the concerns regarding usage should you decide to use the firm.

  22. devils (RIAA) advocate here on Broadcast Flag Back in Congress · · Score: 1



    Well a good example would be Jim Crow ... was the basis for society once then changing thinking deemed it unsuitable. Plus isn't Bush installing his new (R) supreme court judges. I think the term hammering it in is more appropriate than one might think. Just a little more lobbying (lube) will do it.

    Lubbyist Lube - the only way to greese over congress so you can fsk the American people up the ass

  23. don't forget on Yahoo! Mail Superior to Gmail ? · · Score: 4, Insightful

    * Saving your e-mails in conversations ( an incredible concept)
    *Works stable on all browsers ( I'm not sure if anyone else noticed buy yahoo doens't play well with opera)
    *2 gigs of space.
    *pop access
    *and most of all simple.

    I switched my mom (not computer savey) to google and she picked it up in seconds. People need to learn more bells and whistles doesn't always equal better.

  24. G... on GoogleTV Coming Soon? · · Score: -1, Troll

    gTV
    gRadio
    gUnderwear
    gCologne
    gFeminine Care
    gStock
    gToilate Paper

    Brand marketing is a great thing.

    I remember the first time I saw google I was like this is stupid. Who came up with the name google anyways.

    I bow to your superior intallect.

  25. I feel your pain. on Cursing as Peephole Into Brain Architecture · · Score: 1



    I grew up in jamaica, a culture which has perfected cursing almost to a theraputic artform. when I'm in the US cursing in jamaican is like cursing at a chalk board since nobody understands you it has no effect. however if I curse in english I almost feel neutered it's just not the same. Then all the rage that is pent up inside has no where to go.