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  1. Re:Expect repost.... from 1979! on BP Says "Top Kill" Operation Has Failed · · Score: 3, Interesting

    Oh quiet. People think that this stuff is new or something, in the same way that the gulf doesn't already leak a few million or is it a few hundred thousand, barrels of oil naturally every year anyway. The reality is when you're dealing with a BFP is to go through the steps of things that have and haven't work in the past. Working your way through up to what will work. Anywho it's just my guess but they'll have to use something in relation to relief wells, it's a large amount of oil with just a little bit of water giving it forced pressure.

    *parts may be sarcasm.

  2. Re:I think you're off by a bit on The Sun's Odd Behavior · · Score: 1

    You might want to go back and look at non-fudged data, because from east/west and from two different "ngo's" providing temperature information they vary by as much as 4C. But as we all know, Canada = only a mere 9.7m sq/KM or something, pretty small. But then again, most temperature sets that are being used don't use all of the info provided by environment Canada either, even tho we have weather stations all over the place. They happily cherry pick hot spots.

    So yeah, don't worry. Those facts are the things I just pointed out.

  3. Re:I think you're off by a bit on The Sun's Odd Behavior · · Score: 2, Informative

    We had an extreme low solar output about 400 years ago too, and no one has a clue what caused that. Except most of the world was an ice cube at the time. Now for those of us here in Ontario, we're in a mini-heatwave. But the rest of the country? Below average, last I heard even the easties were hoping for spring to start, they're still getting snow.

  4. Re:bait and switch? on Earthlink Announces It Must Honor Comcast Cap · · Score: 1

    Maybe they should give everyone a 20% discount then. Then again I live in a place where 60GB's is the norm, and with a family of 4 we can burn through it pretty quick.

  5. Re:That's "frequency", not speed on Intel Targets AMD With Affordable Unlocked CPUs · · Score: 1

    Considering overclocking at the best is always done by handpicking the CPU manufacture period it wouldn't surprise me. OC enthusiasts will always go for a chip that's got the highest stability, and highest OC rate; and there's no shortage of people who will blow the money trying to be first. I used to overclock my machines heavily because I could, this was when I was younger but the fun thing was back during the slocket days. Taking that little Cleron 266, 300 or 400, and because it was multiplier locked you simply upped the bus speed from 66 to 100 or 100 to 133, and then tinkered around a bit to get your PCI bus in sync. It was nice to be able to double your clock speed(300>~600mhz).

  6. Re:One Less Customer on Blizzard Boss Says Restrictive DRM Is a Waste of Time · · Score: 1

    Considering they're trying to region divide the game, and since I live in North America I won't be able to play with my friends in S.Korea and Japan. But rather I'd need a second copy of SC2 to play, and vice-versa. Seriously Blizz, fuck you and your "idea" that tries to make this good. You can read about it here: http://www.bluesnews.com/s/110669/starcraft-ii-regions-divided

    Them saying that community/latency/etc are the reasons. Seriously the last time I played a game of SC against my korean buddies, I had a ping of 180ms. Makes me want to beat my head against the wall, but it's pushing a pile of us not to buy the game as it is. There are trans-pacific communities already, GG blizz, just kill them.

  7. Re:Scareware claiming viruses on my Linux computer on Three Indicted In Scareware Scam That Netted $100M · · Score: 1

    That's the reason why most malware succeeds. It fools people into believing that it's something else. Human stupidity is a great thing, it leads to technological expansions, and it also leads to self-destructive behavior.

  8. Re:There are still more out there!! on Three Indicted In Scareware Scam That Netted $100M · · Score: 1

    Generally you need two. Malwarebytes is good for a newbie however and will catch almost anything, it's actually what I install on customer machines and then schedual an automated run for it. The other I'd suggest is Spybot S&D, besides having a nice host file it checks against known malware. I know some people like prevx, but I find it mediocre at the best.

  9. Re:MPEG_LA Isn't the devil on Nero Files Antitrust Complaint Against MPEG-LA · · Score: 1

    Apparently you don't know your level of evils. For the great Spaghetti Monster((NABUH)Noodly Appendage Be Upon Him), rises above all other evils. Once he touches you, you never go back.

  10. Re:Ignorance, not indifference. on Why Online Privacy Is Broken · · Score: 2, Insightful

    Bitter mods aside this weekend, there's not much of a difference between the two. One you believe what you're told because you enjoy that pov and refuse to look outside your safety box. The other you believe what you're told because you don't know any better, and refuse to examine the data yourself.

  11. Re:Ignorance, not indifference. on Why Online Privacy Is Broken · · Score: 0

    No it's apathy with politics. The reason that most people don't see a difference between candidate A and B, is because they don't do research and instead rely on 3 man sources of information: Their friends, the news media, and preconceived notions they already hold.

  12. Re:As compared to what? on China Rejects US Piracy Claims As "Groundless" · · Score: 1

    Canada has indictable offences, which works out to exactly the same thing. Actually seeds are classed under sch.II, which means that you can still get up to life(25yrs) for it here. Saying that it's a s/c charge, that's up to the crown, and the crown will pick wither ind. or s/c. And unless you're the one prosecuting the case, good luck.

  13. Re:So is classmates.com on Study Shows Standing Up To Bullies Is Good For You · · Score: 1

    Most of the bullies I knew from middle to highschool, are all on probation for something. Have been arrested several dozen times, and live in the shitholes of the city. And nothing of value was lost.

  14. Re:Last time I checked on Federal Court Issues Permanent Injunction For Isohunt · · Score: 1

    Dear potheads, if you don't like the truth, don't mod troll. Reply with something that makes sense. I hate to tell you this but a criminal charge, is still a criminal charge even if the fine is "low", that doesn't remove the fact that it's a felony in the US, and the equivalent of the same in Canada. Just because you don't like the law, and don't think that it's enforced, doesn't actually mean we don't enforce it...we do. It's classed on the CDSA's schedule II as a controlled substance(that's Canadian law).

    You break the law, you can goto jail even if the fine is only $200. Just remember that. The judges have the final say in what your punishment is.

  15. Re:As compared to what? on China Rejects US Piracy Claims As "Groundless" · · Score: 1

    Example, someone here was just extradited to the States to spend 5 years in pound in the ass prison for selling seeds. By Canadian law this should of been illegal as the most he would of got here was a couple of hundred dollar fine, and that only because America threatens us if we legalize selling seeds.

    I mentioned this in another thread, and just to point out the obvious yet again. A federal crime, is still a federal crime on both sides of the border. The only difference is how much of a punishment you get for it between both sides. Since Canada does have extradition treaties with the US on felonies, why be shocked? If you commit a felony from Canada, in the US it's still possible to end up in jail there for it; and vice versa.

    Canada being Canada we're still 10yrs away from legalizing it anyway. The biggest problem we have here are B&E home-grow op's, and judges who give unbelievably low sentences like $1/plant(max of $2000) when the guy has 4000-20000 plants. And refuses to nail them on theft of service, and entering a residence to commit an offence.

  16. Re:Last time I checked on Federal Court Issues Permanent Injunction For Isohunt · · Score: 1, Informative

    C&D's are extraditable in Canada, not even from province to province. Which of course would be insane if you thought of it any other way.

    Of course people like to bring out the Mark Emory thing all the time too, but they forget that in the US it's a felony, in Canada it's equivalent to the same thing. Either side of the border it's a federal crime, the only difference is the amount of punishment you get for it. Sorry potheads, but that's the way life works. Canada is still 10yrs away from decriminalizing it.

  17. Re:Last time I checked on Federal Court Issues Permanent Injunction For Isohunt · · Score: 4, Insightful

    Being that I live in Canada, and get more hassles going into the US then I do Japan, I wouldn't want to travel there either. Despite all the nice touristy types of things you can do. I'd rather travel half way across the world for a vacation now.

  18. Re:Not Surprised on BFG Exiting Graphics Card Market · · Score: 1

    Your sentence is broken, fix it.

  19. Re:Open like a Mac? on Valve's Newell Thinks PS3 Needs To Be "Open Like a Mac" · · Score: 1

    Mine is pegged to 11 good fellow. Actually I think it just hit 12. So with that let me just say, WE'RE ALL DOOMED! Doomed, doomed, DOOOMED!

  20. Re:Chicxulub on Vast Asteroid Crater Found In Timor Sea · · Score: 1

    There's at least 9 >20km strikes here in Canada, more are guessed somewhere around 50. Plus they're still trying to figure out if a large chunk of the Hudsons bay happened to be formed by a strike as well. Very interesting stuff.

  21. Re:interesting research on Why Overheard Cell Phone Chats Are Annoying · · Score: 1

    I've got a better idea. Go somewhere else, like outside or to the front lobby to talk on your cell if it's so important. Because as we all know, being self-centred to carry on a one sided conversation with someone is a very endearing quality, especially while eating.

  22. Re:religion FAIL on YouTube Blocked In Pakistan · · Score: 1

    There's no difference in your post. Being atheist is the same as being religious, you simply don't realize that your belief is mirrored.

    Sheep get eaten by wolves for not paying attention.

  23. Re:religion FAIL on YouTube Blocked In Pakistan · · Score: 1

    Post is correct. Unless you're a die hard atheist who doesn't believe that religions give a purpose. In which case you're just a fools, fool.

  24. Re:Wow. on Australia Air Travelers' Laptops To Be Searched For Porn · · Score: 1

    Dunno but I've crossed it off my backpacking tour list.

  25. Re:Star Control 2 on The Secret of Monkey Island Shows Evolution of PC Audio · · Score: 1

    Talking about mods. I remember when they were all the rage, man those were great times. Especially on a good soundcard.