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  1. This undermines all "science" on How Science Goes Wrong · · Score: 1

    When results cannot be trusted, all "science" loses credibility.

  2. Use Democrat logic... on Teaching Fractions: The Tootsie Roll Is the New Pie · · Score: 1, Funny

    If we divide people into identity groups, you can truly understand how to put certain groups together! 50% white 50% female ...

  3. The saddest thing to happen to iPhone since... on Apple Launches iPhone Trade-In Program · · Score: 1

    This is a joke. I keep all my iPhone's for other family members to play with since I know the condition they are in and they are cheaper than buying everyone iPod Touch's.

  4. Settings for default applications... on What Features Does iOS 7 Need? · · Score: 3, Interesting

    I want to be able to select which app opens things by default. If I want a new mail app, then I want all mail links to open in it. If I want a new browser, then I want all hyperlinks to open in it. If I want to change the default maps app to Google, then I want all directions opened in that. Etc.

  5. Freedom on The NSA: Never Not Watching · · Score: 1

    Just tell people that they have to protect themselves! Who wants to live 100% under constant surveillance? If you do, then you deserve tyranny.

  6. Re:Truth in advertising? on FiOS User Finds Limit of 'Unlimited' Data Plan: 77 TB/Month · · Score: 1

    The bottom line is that the service is offered for cheaper. If you think everyone wants your 77TB service, you are wrong. The ISP offers a rate and a service that most people find acceptable. They also offer dedicated services for you 77TB folks. The ISP can either charge everyone the same assuming they might be a 77TB user or they can tier their service and offer prices that most people will pay.

  7. Re:Gigabit connection on Google Fiber: Why Traditional ISPs Are Officially On Notice · · Score: 3, Interesting

    If you have to ask... Actually, the big benefit in Austin is the city owned utility. It will make it easier to procure right-of-way.

  8. Re:Reminds me of what happened in California on Oregon Lawmakers Propose Mileage Tax On Fuel Efficient Vehicles · · Score: 2

    I have a gas guzzler because I have 5 kids and need to transport my family. I think the metric should be miles per gallon per person transported.

  9. Automation? on If Tech Is So Important, Why Are IT Wages Flat? · · Score: 1

    Did automation make IT easier? It seems to me that the tools for IT are easier than they were 10-15 years ago.

  10. Re:Good and Bad on Researchers Find Megaupload Shutdown Hurt Box Office Revenues · · Score: 1

    If the total isn't statistically significant, then I'd say there are other explanations. Let's say everyone saved up for the blockbusters at the expense of the smaller films--such an explanation has nothing to do with Megaupload. I call bull.

  11. Re:This is news? on Young Students Hiding Academic Talent To Avoid Bullying · · Score: 1

    Please define creationism or denial of climate change, because I think you are vastly oversimplifying what other think/believe. I think you are referring to the origin of man and whether or not climate change is anthropomorphic or natural. Since science cannot prove something that isn't repeatable (check out the scientific method), I think that the origins of man cannot be proven--in fact, I think there is room for debate. As to the causes of climate change, I think a large debate continues about all the causes and over what is the best temperature for the earth. Of course, you could be right, but I think your argument is bogus.

  12. Ever closer to Idiocracy on Promoting Arithmetic and Algebra By Example · · Score: 1

    Every story like this reminds me of the movie Idiocracy. Maybe we should just encourage people to have lots of kids. We could even use the useless ones as food!

  13. Should be $50/year on MS Office 2013 Pushing Home Users Toward Subscriptions · · Score: 1

    I think the price is about 2x what they are currently charging... maybe 3x. They have 2003, 2007, 2010, and 2013. If I bought each one, then I'd be putting out about $100 every 3 years. I guess you get more users.

  14. Re:Leadership? on Are We Failing To Prepare Children For Leadership In the US? · · Score: 1

    I agree in general, but my wife and I have 5 kids. And I can tell you that having 5 kids means that we cannot be as watchful as those with 1 or 2 kids. People need to have more kids.

  15. Re:but... on Solyndra's High-tech Plant To Be Sold · · Score: 1

    Without bankruptcy, there would be no interest expectations. Instead of interest, each person would owe their lives.

  16. Science cannot prove historical events. on Crowdsourcing and Scientific Truth · · Score: 1

    Since "science" cannot prove historical events, the only thing left is opinion. By definition, if something is repeatable or testable, it cannot be "proven" by scientific methods. All you are left with is belief.

  17. Re:Every problem looks like a nail on Rand Paul Has a Quick Fix For TSA: Pull the Plug · · Score: 2

    When everything is corrupted, the only solution is the hammer.

  18. Best Buy for Apple and Nintendo products on Best Buy Closing 50 Stores · · Score: 1

    Pretty much everything is marked up way too much at Best Buy except Apple and Nintendo stuff. So, if you need something Apple or Nintendo, you are set. Otherwise, they are way overpriced.

  19. Oil vs. Gold on Domestic Drilling Doesn't Decrease Gasoline Prices · · Score: 2, Insightful

    A barrel of oil when priced in ounces of gold hasn't increased all that much. The biggest issue is inflation, which is 100% caused by loose monetary policy. Monetary policy is set by the need to borrow by the federal government. If the government didn't borrow so much, the Fed couldn't increase the money supply so much.

  20. Teachers should know their subject and their job on NYC To Release Teacher Evaluation Data Over Union Protests · · Score: 1

    Evaluate teachers based on their knowledge of their subject and their knowledge of how to educate. It isn't perfect, but they should at least be competent in these areas.

  21. Make the test so long that you can only finish it if you know the material.

  22. I use Facebook instead of Windows on What's Keeping You On Windows? · · Score: 1

    The funny thing I found is that spending time working on the computer didn't really satisfy me. For me, in the end, the purpose of the computer was to do something. Now that Facebook exists, I have something to do.

  23. Re:Minimum wage on The Real Job Threat · · Score: 1

    The primary income for families rarely works for minimum wage. They have been motivated to improve themselves. Minimum wage jobs are jobs best served by the young who need experience working and need to figure out why they should improve themselves.

  24. Minimum wage on The Real Job Threat · · Score: 1

    I think minimum wage keeps more people out of work than technology. By setting a minimum, people are forced to have a minimum set of skills. Unless you work at a job you hate, why would you ever try to improve yourself? High school students need crappy jobs to kick themselves out of the crappy jobs.

  25. Re:Ron Paul should give away his money on Ron Paul Wants To End the Federal Student Loan Program · · Score: 2

    I've heard that becoming a medical doctor is easy.