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  1. Tyson's is correct but Bad Astronomer's better on Gravity: Can Film Ever Get the Science Right? · · Score: 5, Interesting

    OK, I saw the movie, it is awesome in the true sense of the word awe, and I thoroughly enjoyed it. The special effects are great, the story line simple and engaging. The the effects, especially the interior shots, are very detailed and the few technical issues didn't pull me out of the film to a large degree. While Tyson's comments are correct I think the link below from Bad Astronomer is a more interesting and full description of the issues: http://www.slate.com/blogs/bad_astronomy/2013/10/04/ba_movie_review_gravity.html

  2. Re:From TFA on Russian Missile Test Seen and Photographed By ISS Astronauts · · Score: 1

    Hey! Some of the best astronauts were rock farmers... the one that set foot on the moon!

  3. evasion on 'Download This Gun' — 3-D Printed Gun Reliable Up To 600 Rounds · · Score: 1

    "I believe in evading and disintermediating the state", hmmm, so does he use the highways payed for by state and federal taxes to pick up the parts needed to make the gun or used by USPS/UPS/FedEx etc. to deliver the parts? I'm sure if his house is on fire or he or a family member have a medical emergency that he'll be turning down help from the emergency responders.

  4. US response on China Says It Is the Target of US Hack Attacks · · Score: 1

    The US could respond by saying the Chinese "lacked technical proof" and was "not based on fact." but they could be accused of breaking copyright!

  5. From their creed on USPS To Launch Line of Smart Clothing · · Score: 1

    they've covered rain, snow, and heat but they're missing "gloom of night". Maybe the wearable electronics will have high beams?

  6. The ultimate geek technology on Belgian Researchers Build LCD Contact Lenses · · Score: 2

    Finally! We'll be able to get laid! We'll be able to display subliminal messaging in our eyes, the gateway to the soul, "Yeah baby, you want me! I'm sexy!"

  7. "ignore the court's order"... not quite on Apple Suit Against Motorola Over FRAND Licensing Rates Dismissed · · Score: 1

    Actually, from TFA, "Apple said that if the court found in Motorola's favor and instructed Apple to pay more than $1, Apple would pursue all possible appeals against the ruling." which isn't the same as ignoring it, unless you have a citation from somewhere else.

  8. Re:SCOTUS on US Supreme Court Says Wiretapping Immunity Will Stand · · Score: 1

    And to think we were worried about Huawei and ZTE... I guess it's ALL communications conglomerates!

  9. Re:2012 strikes again on Black Death Discovered In Oregon · · Score: 5, Insightful

    Actually they did have rodent population control in those days, but it's effectiveness was severely curtailed as they associated cats with witchcraft and so went around killing them. An enlightening glimpse of how perpetuating a climate of fear with no sound basis can backfire!

  10. Re:mahna-mahna on Hybrids Safer In Crashes — Except For Pedestrians · · Score: 1

    Great idea, except that ASCAP will come after you for royalties for the public performance of a song :-(

  11. at last.. on Scientists Restore Lost Brain Function In Rat With Synthetic Device · · Score: -1, Troll

    there's hope for fiscal conservatives!

  12. Seriously... "15 co-inventors"! on Bill Gates Patents 'Virtual Entertainment' · · Score: 1

    Should have been denied on that basis alone

  13. Re:Sounds like a headache on US Contemplating 'Vehicle Miles Traveled' Tax · · Score: 1

    "So, um, how are they going to split that between county, state, and federally-funded roads?" because they're going to constantly record your position, without a warrant, and so will be able to determine what type of road you're on and for how long !-)

  14. Bing will be able to find lots of useful info on Facebook, Microsoft Team Up Against Google · · Score: 1

    like who's in need of magic seeds in Farmville!

  15. Technology??? on Pope Says Technology Causes Confusion Between Reality and Fiction · · Score: 1

    I thought it was Dan Brown's job to cause confusion between reality and fiction?

  16. Re:Hmm on Microsoft Patents OS Shutdown · · Score: 1

    I'm surprised I don't see in the flowchart the option for pressing and holding the "power button" for 5 seconds - which I've had to use way too many times after being frustrated that after several minutes my shutdown request still hasn't completed!

  17. Re:Skull Jack In The Future? on Scientists Develop Brain-Microchip Bridge · · Score: 1

    William Gibson's "Neuromancer"

  18. Re:That's an ESTIMATE? on Counting the World's Books · · Score: 1

    Also, what is the date and time of this estimate? How many books are published a day around the world?

  19. Re:implications? on Skype Encryption (Partly) Revealed · · Score: 2, Interesting

    There is a positive implication.... it may count partly towards the transparency that the Indian security agencies want ;-)

  20. Re:This is all from the Mumbai terror attacks on Indian Government Threatens RIM, Skype With Ban · · Score: 2, Informative

    So they want content in a readable format, are they going to prohibit VPNs? I'm sure there will be an outcry from all the companies outsourcing to their country. Anyway there will always be a way to hide information not matter how much they legislate.

  21. Re:Good. on ASCAP Declares War On Free Culture, EFF · · Score: 1

    Absolutely! And I hope they're going to start cracking down on free public performances... all those @&#$!&% hippies filling up the parks for free concerts! Where is my dog going to crap!!!

  22. Re:Fulltime Job on Pakistan To Scour Google, Yahoo For Blasphemy · · Score: 1

    Can you say "job security"?

  23. Re:Nice on Arrests For Selling Poison-Ware In Spain · · Score: 2, Insightful

    ... unless they're doing the criticizing themselves!

  24. Re:important psa on San Francisco Requires Cell Phone Radiation Warnings · · Score: 2, Insightful

    I don't think they have Sun in San Francisco (Fog City)

  25. 2 independant studies say AT&T better than Ver on Angry AT&T Customers May Disrupt Service · · Score: 1

    Despite the Verizon ads it appears from 2 independent studies (http://www.nytimes.com/2009/12/13/business/13digi.html?_r=1&em) that, at least in the major metropolitan areas, AT&T does have a more reliable and faster network and the iPhone's "electronics in the phone that connect it to the cell towers, had shortcomings that 'affect both voice and data.'".