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  1. Re:And the people will do what? on VC Founder Predicts AI Will Take 50% Of All Human Jobs Within 10 Years (cnbc.com) · · Score: 1

    Some groups of people believe it is their duty to have too many kids. I'm looking at you (some) Catholics. Other groups believe birth control is wrong or a sin and others don't have access to medical care or the necessary drugs to prevent unwanted pregnancy. Medical care should be a right not a privilege but we will never end the problem until Big Pharma and other lobbyists are removed from the equation.

  2. Re:My experience on First Evidence For Higher State of Consciousness Found (neurosciencenews.com) · · Score: 1

    I went to a concert at a sports venue, a lousy place with zero acoustics. I had eaten some peyote that was difficult to chew and swallow. I could "see" sounds, the noise from the crowd was like a river passing by me. After the concert ended I walked out to my car and there was a light drizzle that felt odd. No, I didn't drive. A friend did.

  3. Re:Mine: on Slashdot Asks: What's Your Favorite Sci-Fi Movie? · · Score: 1

    Paul. Simon Pegg and Nick Frost have a chemistry that works. Two mates I'd like to share a pint with at the pub. Their reality is so convincing that the movie doesn't seem to be sci-fi. Kristin Wigg contributes to the Inspector Closueau ineptness of the groups situation. The voice of Paul was familiar and it took me a while to figure out it was Mr. Rogen.

  4. Re:Who cares? on Will Streaming Media Lead To A Massive Writer's Strike? (latimes.com) · · Score: 1

    I watch less and less TV because of the poor content. "Reality " shows are cheap to produce: a camera person, a sound person and a producer who tells them what direction to face. The local news is all crime reports and the national news is all Trump all the time. I have a big collection of movies on DVD and Blu-Ray to watch, and have a great bicycle. I ride my Miyata 5 miles almost every day. There is a bird feeder and bird bath in my yard so I sit, read, and watch the birds.

  5. Re:Soooo missleading Title... on Five US Navy SEAL Units Are Now Testing Brain-Zappers (military.com) · · Score: 1

    I'd rather have a bottle in front of me than a frontal lobotomy.

  6. Re:Market Forces Kill Coal on Utilities Vote To Close Largest Coal Plant In Western US (arstechnica.com) · · Score: 1

    China is trying to close coal fired power plants but coal still provides much of the electric power.

  7. Re:Meh... Kids these days... on Nobody Is Moving, Especially Millennials (nymag.com) · · Score: 0

    Berkeley. My brother has lived in the same rent controlled apartment since he graduated from UCB with a Doctorate in math. Since around 1972.

  8. I have never posted on social media sites but like to read comments so I can learn from diverse opinions. Left or right, insightful or silly, there is usually some net gain.

  9. Re:Repair Costs on Three States Propose DMCA-Countering 'Right To Repair' Laws (ifixit.org) · · Score: 1

    My employer had a large fleet of Ford vehicles and I placed the orders for the repair facility, so I got OEM parts.

  10. Repair Costs on Three States Propose DMCA-Countering 'Right To Repair' Laws (ifixit.org) · · Score: 2

    The last time I took my Ford to a dealer they charged $150.00 per hour for labor with a 4 hour minimum. And outrageous parts pricing. A friendly parts man sold me items at 40% off list and there were 50 and 60% off columns in the list. There aren't many repairs that I can do but some independent shops will negotiate costs.

  11. Trucking on The Economic Consequences of Self-Driving Trucks · · Score: 1

    Yeah, right.This will never happen. There's a lot going on in the cab of a big rig and every car on the road tries to pass you. Accidents caused by driver error? Prove it. Any problem drivers would be a liability and fired.

  12. Rail Personnel on Amtrak Train Derails In Philadelphia · · Score: 1

    It's a stressful job working long hours away from friends and family. Have you ever been in a train cab? They are not designed for comfort .Noisy and diesel fumes. A friend worked on trains in New Mexico, good pay and benefits but he was stressed.

  13. What a load of junk. Dear easily offended people:get a life.

  14. Just be prepared on Can Earthquakes Be Predicted Algorithmically? · · Score: 1

    I own a camping trailer with a stove, fridge, heater, etc. Have a generator to power my home and enough frozen and canned foods to last for weeks. If or when there's a big quake on SoCal I'd be OK.

  15. They are not going to go away. Establish rules and regs and let the technology grow.

  16. I didn't work in IT on Ask Slashdot: Moving To an Offshore-Proof Career? · · Score: 1

    I worked for The City of San Diego and career advanced to a $65K per year job. One of my sons is a Registered Nurse, the other works as a machinist for a small machine shop that has many contracts with local aerospace and aviation companies. Get an education or vocational training.

  17. So, he should goto prison.

  18. Re:The Baker Gang on No Justice For Victims of Identity Theft · · Score: 1

    I know. This was years ago before the concept of on-line security. They were just conning people, not educated, never worked.

  19. The Baker Gang on No Justice For Victims of Identity Theft · · Score: 1

    My sister rented her summer cabin to the Bakers. They found some personal info like a check and ran up bills, thousands of dollars. Kris is smart, she got the police involved They went to jail.

  20. Too many links on Maritime Cybersecurity Firm: 37% of Microsoft Servers On Ships Are Vulnerable · · Score: 1

    Do you need a link in every sentence?

  21. No Big Deal on 4.0 Earthquake Near Concord, California · · Score: 1

    The San Andreas and other faults shake all the time. Wake me up when San Francisco falls into the ocean.

  22. Texas on Two Gunman Killed Outside "Draw the Prophet" Event In Texas · · Score: 1

    The most gun crazy place in the US. The Alamo is a Shrine? Really?

  23. Texas on Two Gunman Killed Outside "Draw the Prophet" Event In Texas · · Score: 1

    It's a beautiful state. A variety of climates and scenery. Go Here! http://circuitoftheamericas.co...

  24. Texas on Two Gunman Killed Outside "Draw the Prophet" Event In Texas · · Score: 1

    Ever been there? The state is beautiful . https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/...

  25. ABC on Two Gunman Killed Outside "Draw the Prophet" Event In Texas · · Score: 1

    You can't turn off their constant video crap. It's not a site I will visit. Likely too many tracking cookies to count.