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  1. Re:Why? on FDA Considers Banning Acetaminophen-Based Pain Killers · · Score: 1

    That's fine but reformulating these drugs without tylenol and getting FDA approval will cost these companies millions or perhaps even billions of dollars.

  2. Re:I find this highly dubious... on Secrets of Schizophrenia and Depression "Unlocked" · · Score: 1

    Actually I bet you there is a negative correlation between tooth brushing and intravenous drug abuse.

  3. Re:Why? on FDA Considers Banning Acetaminophen-Based Pain Killers · · Score: 1

    It is not effective. There are better OTC painkillers that last longer than tylenol with a smaller dose. It really should just be eliminated.

  4. Re:The only way to make sure on Amazon Cuts Off North Carolina Affiliates · · Score: 1

    It's not zero, it's a negative amount, because these businesses will then stop paying a bunch of taxes that they are already burdened with.

  5. About time on AV-Test Deems Windows Security Essentials "Very Good" · · Score: 2, Funny

    When you consider all the extra crap they ship with their OS, including something that is actually useful like this should have been done 10 years ago.

  6. Re:Parts: The Clonus Horror on Apple's Obsession With Secrecy Grows Stronger · · Score: 1

    Of course it doesn't have to do with the SEC. Regardless, it is still a law and the company has to follow it.

  7. Re:Parts: The Clonus Horror on Apple's Obsession With Secrecy Grows Stronger · · Score: 1

    Apple would stand to be sued by the stockholders and Steve Jobs if Apple had intentionally violated the medical privacy act (HIPPA), which is FEDERAL LAW.

  8. obsession of obsession on Apple's Obsession With Secrecy Grows Stronger · · Score: 4, Funny

    How about an article about the medias obsession over Apples obsession about secrecy?

  9. Re:1363kWh in one month?! on Switching To Solar Power, One Year Later · · Score: 2, Interesting

    the article conveniently left out mention of the 'grow room'

  10. Re:My my my me me me .... on GPL Firmware For Canon 5D Mk II Adds Features For Filmmakers · · Score: 1

    Even an indie film maker would most likely use a separately synced/recorded audio track... I wouldn't bother with the camera's audio input.

  11. Re:I Sympathize With Him But Too Idyllic on A Mathematician's Lament — an Indictment of US Math Education · · Score: 1

    Our HS music teacher was a goof ball but you could tell that he loved music.
    I don't think it is that rare.

  12. Re:Not the only cost... on Broke Counties Turn Failing Roads To Gravel · · Score: 3, Informative

    This has nothing to do with planning or investment- these municipalities are just plain out of money and cannot afford to repave.

  13. Re:Points for creativity on 14-Year-Old Boy Smote By Meteorite · · Score: 1

    I can't find a reference but I remember reading that the final weight of the meteorite had to be ~500kg if it was to exceed terminal velocity.

    The ballistic coefficient of a round object the size of a pea is extremely poor, even if solid nickel.

  14. Re:Points for creativity on 14-Year-Old Boy Smote By Meteorite · · Score: 1

    The final size of the meteorite is related to the starting size (before it hit the atmosphere)

    The final size was much to small to have been going that fast.

  15. Re:Points for creativity on 14-Year-Old Boy Smote By Meteorite · · Score: 1

    Meteorites much larger than a pea reach terminal velocity before they hit the ground.... it takes a pretty large meteorite to poke a hole through the atmosphere.

  16. Re:I call bullshit on GPS Shoes For Alzheimer's Patients · · Score: 2, Insightful

    Who said this was infallible?
    Anyone with a little commence sense realizes the shoes would be helpful in many cases, like during a trip to the zoo or to visit their family.

    It also makes is more reasonable for a family to care for their relative than to send them to a nursing home.

  17. Re:Aspergers on 11-Year-Old Graduates With Degree In Astrophysics · · Score: 1

    You actually believe that people thinking games are a waste of time is unusual?

  18. Re:Here is another good one on Sotomayor's Position On Copyright Damages · · Score: 1

    Here is the NYT article if it makes you feel any better.....

    http://www.nytimes.com/gwire/2009/05/27/27greenwire-enviro-groups-like-what-they-see-in-obamas-just-6076.html

  19. Here is another good one on Sotomayor's Position On Copyright Damages · · Score: 2, Informative

    People who don't understand the concept of diminishing return shouldn't be allowed to graduate high school, much less become a judge.

    http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2009/06/01/sotomayors-record-environmentalists-hope-business-leaders-pause/

  20. No it isn't on Hackers Breached US Army Servers · · Score: 1

    That's troubling because it shows a major Army security lapse, and also the ability to bypass supposedly sophisticated Defense Department tools and procedures designed to prevent such breaches.

    Who know where these outward facing servers reside? Having outward websites vandalized says nothing about the security of an organizations networks.

  21. Re:Ethanol is just stupid on The Great Ethanol Scam · · Score: 1

    That is one of the worst explanations of petroleum engineering I have ever heard.

  22. Re:Investment on Plastic and Fuel That Grow On Trees · · Score: 3, Insightful

    Switching to a new fuel without spending trillions on infrastructure is a good goal.

  23. Re:Punch your customers in the face, selectively on How Microsoft Degrades Their Users (In a Good Cause) · · Score: 1

    There is a place in Japan where you can pay 100$ for a cup of tea.
    Point is, additional value can be attributed to something if it is harder to get.

  24. Re:All I have to say is... on Australia, UK To Test Vehicle Speed-Limiting Devices · · Score: 1

    Tinfoil (seriously!)

  25. Re:twnety year old civic gets 57mpg on US To Require That New Cars Get 42 MPG By 2016 · · Score: 1

    The reason that you get better mileage on the highway is that you are burning more fuel per unit time than in the city. Since AC drag is the same no matter what your speed it uses proportionally less when you are burning fuel faster.