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  1. Re:Durrh...? on Computers, Long Hours and Vision Problems? · · Score: 2, Insightful

    Not only that but sleep is the time the body repairs itself. If you are constantly using your eyes, but not allowing them enough to time "heal" at night, you are bound for vision problems...

  2. 1/10 the budget of XP on $100 Million Marketing Push For Vista · · Score: 2, Interesting

    This appears to be 1/10th the marketing budget on windows XP: http://amo.net/NT/06-27-01WinXP.html $1 Billion but actually it looks like Microsoft itself only put up $200 Million... so thats puts windows vista at half the marketing budget of XP...

  3. Re:Top Ten on Das Keyboard: Hit Any Key · · Score: 1

    You'd think they would try and replicate a GOOD keyboard, like the Microsoft Natural Keyboard version 1, not this flat thing from 20 years ago....

  4. Re:Fairness Doctrine on Jon Stewart on CNN's Crossfire · · Score: 1

    Just look at Sinclair which is going to air a ridiculous "documentary" on John Kerry on the 21st [truthout.org] in a shameless attempt to alter the election. That ain't information, that's disinformation. Meanwhile Michal Moore lost his PPV F911 spot. [yahoo.com]

    Double standard? You're soaking in it.


    Double standard? You're spewing it.

  5. Re:better for whom on Hackers Take Aim at Republicans · · Score: 1

    How long till he flip flops on that issue?

  6. Re:adventure on Van Allen Questions Human Spaceflight · · Score: 1

    To all those saying Space flight is too expensive:

    According to this http://a255.g.akamaitech.net/7/255/2422/02feb20041 242/www.gpoaccess.gov/usbudget/fy05/pdf/budget/tab les.pdf/ this

    US Govt Spending in 2003:
    Social Services: $102.4 Billion
    Space & Sciences:$20.6 Billion

    Its just a matter of where our priorities lie.

  7. Re:My suggestion on Uniquely Bright: Experiences and Tips? · · Score: 1

    Haha, this guy sounds like me. Except the whole lack of humility thing...

  8. Dr. Strangelove on Factory Testing of Airborne Laser Cannon Completed · · Score: 1

    Did anyone else notice the small graphic depicting the opening credits scene from Dr. Strangelove? Of course that plane was carrying a nuclear payload, not laser....

    -blar

  9. Re:Cool. Now to get some money... on Tom's Hardware Reviews Multi-Display Gaming · · Score: 1

    Actually i have been doing this since Ultima Online came out. I ran the game in on one screen and the maps, status bar, skill bar, icq etc. on the other. I love it. I begged the Star Wars Galaxies team to add multi monitor support but got stone walled... bastards...
    Yes, so..

  10. Re:MSN, Just a Poor Search Engine? on Google v. Microsoft · · Score: 1

    at http://www.google.com/ : "about 12,500,000."
    at http://search.msn.com/ : "about 429"


    not to mention the first two search results returned from msn are amazon and ebay.... coincidence?

  11. Re:glad i dont live in utah.... on MATRIX - A Dossier for Every Person in Utah · · Score: 1

    Glad I don't live in Utah...

    Or in:
    Connecticut
    New York
    Pennsylvania
    Ohio
    Georgia
    Florida
    Michig an
    (according to the MATRIX website)

    Plus aparently 5 more according to the article quoting 13 particpating states.

  12. Re:Karma Sutra on Thyne Oldest Known Tech Manual · · Score: 1

    ...but very rough spelling and grammar

    What was the purpose of this comment? Rough maybe when compared to today's standarized grammar and spelling, but not so long ago there was no standard. It's an important point to make regarding a story about a technical manual.

  13. Tab browsing... on Commercials Come To The Net (After This Word) · · Score: 1

    Anyone know how firebird's tab browsing will effect this? If it is activated on window close that would suck to have 10 tabs open then close the window and have to watch 10 ads.... Or could you close the tab without it recognizing it as a window close? Anybody know?

  14. You missed the point... on Finding Holiday Discounts on iPods? · · Score: 5, Funny

    Then buy it via Apple or the Apple store. They offer a 14-day price protection policy for just this very reason.

    I think you missed the point. If you got the 14 day price protection, the price would drop on the 15th. Thats how it works.
  15. Duke Nukem anyone? on Wanted: Female Game Testers · · Score: 1

    Actually, since large breasted laura is designed to appeal to males, her exact opposite would naturally appeal to females. The difference is not the increased size of genitalia, but in sex appeal. Therefore, instead of increased bulge, the appeal would be more like a tall, ripped, heroic figure: Duke Nukem anyone?

  16. This doesnt teach them driving on Black Boxes to Track Driving Habits? · · Score: 3, Insightful

    {rant}
    This little device doesnt teach them proper driving. I mean since when has coming to a complete stop at every stop sign made someone a better driver? Never, its the concious, logical thought that goes into driving. A good driver does not neccisarily follow the rules. "Obey the law but dont let it rule you." What does it matter if I come to a complete stop at every stop sign if no one is there? They need to learn how to use their brain! Not become little socially controlled automatons who learn to obey the "black box" without thinking. This program isnt making good drivers, its making nice little tax paying, go exactly the speed limit, good citizen sheep that vote the way N'Sync tells them to.
    When i was young, my mother never went through my drawers looking for pot, spying on my habits to protect me from myself. She would never resort to installing filters on our computer to make sure i wasnt looking at how to make bombs. Invading your childs privacy and forcing them to act like there is a camera over their shoulder is not the way to make sure they dont hurt themselves. What people do in front of a camera is different from what they do in private. Fear of consequences is not a substitute for morals. This "black box" is just another way for parents to invade their childrens privacy.
    This is just another step towards Hilary Clintons "It takes a Village" perfect world for raising children.
    {/rant}

  17. A petition or something on U.S. Government Wants Public Encryption Software Removed · · Score: 1

    Well we have to do something. maybe call your rep. or maybe there is a petition or something everyone can sign.