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  1. As opposed to.. on Man Controls Cybernetic Hand With Thoughts · · Score: 0

    As opposed to just using a computer: Man Controls Cybernetic 'Thoughts' With Hand.

  2. It's not all so bad... on Cameroon the New Hotbed of Malware · · Score: -1

    Cameroon is probably just happy to be in the news. Any publicity is better than no publicity.

  3. Re:How insensitive! on AbleGamers Reviews Games From a Disability Standpoint · · Score: 0

    Though, I will add, the bit about the lawsuit is rather excessive. While, yes, I see why there are laws that govern things like handicap accessibility in buildings and jobs, but when you're playing what is, essentially, visual media... that's starting to stretch it. Thanks to nerve damage sustained from a Hot Wheel car when I was a kid, I am unable to diverge my eyes.... maybe I could sue the Magic Eye people.

  4. How insensitive! on AbleGamers Reviews Games From a Disability Standpoint · · Score: 0

    Reviewing games from a disability "stand"point? That offends me, as I am wheelchair bound. At least they didn't offend my blindness by using the phrase "from a disability point of view". But seriously, I think the website is a pretty neat idea as yes, many disabled people do game. And even if you aren't disabled, it makes for a helpful guide if you have to buy a gift for someone that is. I think the really nifty aspect is how they assess it for colour-blindness. One of my best friends is strongly red-green colour-blind, and is a gamer, and often does have a bit of trouble (Such as with RTSes and team colours or with FPSes and red team players at a distance.)

  5. The tragic thing is... on LHC Reaches Over One Trillion Electron Volts · · Score: 0

    That much power, and the lights still dim when someone plugs in a hair dryer or heats a burrito in the microwave.

  6. And the world gets creepier. on Tag Images With Your Mind · · Score: 0

    Now you'll be able to see every bizarre thing that at least someone in the world finds attractive. "[Picture of the Grand Canyon] 17% of viewers found this image 'Sexy'"

  7. Re:A "must-have" package on Inkscape 0.47 Released · · Score: 0

    Curse you, Marlowe. I was going to say that and get the promotional payment and swag instead of you. Just kidding, I agree. It is a pretty splendid program, for serious work or simple play.

  8. Radar images? What a waste. on US Air Force Buying Another 2,200 PS3s · · Score: 0

    With that many PS3s hooked up into a cluster, why blow it on radar images? You could finally play the newest Dynasty Warriors game without the framerate plummeting whenever you use your Musou attack.

  9. Leave the laptop, man. on Geek Travel To London From the US — Tips? · · Score: 0

    I would suggest leaving your laptop behind. If anyone needs to contact you in case of emergency, they can call the hotel. For the price and hassle of the plug adapters and such, you could just pick up another SD card or two, if you're worried about picture storage (remember you can always delete pictures, too!). Without your laptop, you can travel lighter and, without the pressure of keeping in contact, you will have more time to enjoy the trip, and everyone will be that much more excited for your return.

  10. Really, Slashdot? on Light Resonators Used To Move Nano-Sized Objects · · Score: 0

    Singles? Movement? Changing optical properties? Nano-scale? Future of MOM systems? Slashdot, making sex jokes easier than your MOM system since 1997.

  11. Re:12 ways watches are better than cell phones on Ten Things Mobile Phones Will Make Obsolete · · Score: 1

    It's because it was a cheap watch or watchband. My old one used to give me horrid rashes. While at the mall, idly looking at watches I could never afford at a jewelry shop, I mentioned it to the clerk, they said it's because my watch was, essentially, rusting into my skin. I picked up a $30 stainless steel Armitron from Walmart the next day, and haven't had a single problem. It looks nice, too.

  12. Re:Someone is impatient... on Some Claim Android App Store Worse Than iPhone's · · Score: 1

    Ah, I knew there had been a couple out there for a little while, just not that many, and not on many networks (T-Mobile has some coverage up here, but doesn't allow customer signups from many areas here.) Of course, that's starting to change, I'm seeing more of them pop up, including the Droid and its saturation of commercials.

  13. Someone is impatient... on Some Claim Android App Store Worse Than iPhone's · · Score: 1

    Isn't Android just starting to make its appearance? I mean, how many phones out there use it, and how long have they been available. This is like selling special seat covers for a BMW that just started selling a few weeks ago. There hasn't been much time, it's not a kind of product that really has first-day rushes, like movies and games and such, and it's not necessarily the most affordable thing ever to just run out and buy.