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  1. I'd comment on that scientific study ... on Meta-Research Debunks Medical Study Findings · · Score: 1

    But the results are copyrighted and can't be used without a licensing fee.

  2. Hmmm, Fox News? on White House Pressuring Registrars To Block Sites · · Score: 1

    Seeing as Obama has stated that Fox News is "ultimately destructive for the long-term growth" of America, I"m sure the 1st amendment will be thrown out the window as they get bumped off the internet by this administration.

    Obama's statement and the news concerning this meeting does not make this as far fetched as one would think. And before you left leaners go crazy, Obama also praised MSNBC as "invaluable". Most folks who can reason see MSNBC as the polar opposite of Fox News. So now we are fast approaching government sanctioned news in the US.

  3. Sounds like another candidate for a bailout on Blockbuster Files For Bankruptcy · · Score: 1

    First I have to check the political donations of Blockbuster ...

    ... Nope, no bailout for you.

  4. Re:No more religion? on First Reviews of Civilization V · · Score: 1

    True. I'm sure some prior versions had a depiction of Muhammad as well. That's at least worth a couple death threats right there. And he most help the gov't will give is what the FBI just did - advise you to start running.

  5. The Black Sword of Nargothrond rises again!!! on Terry Pratchett's Self-Made Meteorite Sword · · Score: 2, Funny

    Three cheers for Anglachel!!!

    Sorry about your sister though, was she good?

  6. Re:Rising sea level? on Disputed Island Disappears Into Sea · · Score: 1

    That hasn't stopped the IPCC. Heck, here's a new one you'll NOT see posted at leftist slashdot - http://www.telegraph.co.uk/earth/environment/climatechange/7509978/UN-admits-flaw-in-report-on-meat-and-climate-change.html

  7. Simple list - easiest to more difficult on What Objects To Focus On For School Astronomy? · · Score: 2, Interesting

    1) The moon - easiest to find, everyone enjoys seeing it up close for the 1st time. Focus on Tycho crater and terminator.
    2) Saturn and Jupiter - next in line of ease. details apparent in even the smallest of scopes. You might get lucky and see Saturns rings at a large angle, or a transit of one of Jupiter's moons.
    3) Venus and mars - Though not that difficult to find, the detail, other than venus's phases can be a little disappointing.
    4) Some of the easier Messier objects -
      - Globular clusters - once you practice, they are easy to find in binoculars. Will be very surprising to students who are unfamiliar with Globular Clusters.
      - Open clusters - Pleiades for example
      - Galaxies - Andromeda would be the easiest, next in line is probably M81, M83

    Once you get down to #4, you really need to practice finding them before attempting it for the 1st time in front of the students.

  8. Re:Not possible on Birth of the Moon: a Runaway Nuclear Reaction? · · Score: 1

    If you had hair down there, you might have gotten the reference.

  9. Re:You don't say? on Microsoft, Blizzard Crack Down On Piracy, Cheating · · Score: 1

    If a consumer has a bad experience playing D2 because Blizzard ignores the cheating, what makes that consumer think that the experience will be any better with D3?

    I'd guess that Blizzard attitude towards cheating is going to cost them some sales of D3.

  10. Re:My assessment on Number of ET Civilizations In Our Galaxy Is 37,964 · · Score: 1, Flamebait

    With those qualifications, you should be the head of the UN's IPCC. Heck, that's more logic right there than has been displayed by them in the last decade.

  11. Re:There's a Pro version for a reason on Users Rage Over Missing FireWire On New MacBooks · · Score: 1

    So your whole intent here is to belittle others? I hope that made you feel better about yourself. Now please leave and let the grownups talk.

  12. Re:USB as replacement for Firewire ? on Users Rage Over Missing FireWire On New MacBooks · · Score: 1

    Can you point me to a Firewire to USB converter that will actually work with firewire only DV camcorder and iMovie? Until then, it's a problem.

  13. Re:There's a Pro version for a reason on Users Rage Over Missing FireWire On New MacBooks · · Score: 1

    Seems like Apple intended iMovie and iDVD as consumer products, not pro products. And since a TON of people have firewire only DV camcorders, that has been the tool of choice. Now Steve has given all those people(including myself) the finger by dropping firewie on the CONSUMER laptop.

    You wouldn't hammer a nail in with a screwdriver, and you obviously wouldn't listen to any voice of reason from those actually impacted from this horrible omission.

  14. Re:No firewire on the MacBook (non-Pro) on Apple Announces New MacBook, Pro, Air · · Score: 1

    I know, it's an insanely bad idea.

  15. yeah, but ... on New Robot Submarine From MIT · · Score: 3, Funny

    ... How effective is it at being autonomous drug mule. Seeing as how subs are all the rage in that field. Grant money? Who needs grant money when you have a BIG business backing your R&D. Only problem is the gun pointed at the back of your head and all, but people have endured worse to secure grant money.

  16. Re:500 x the absorption? on 7th-Grader Designs Three Dimensional Solar Cell · · Score: 4, Insightful

    Sounds like the usual problems with stories concerning science - The reporter chose that line of study in college because they could barely pass the remedial math classes.

    My guess is that someone said that for a given 2D footprint, this could capture 500 time more if you stack these #D objects 50 high. Something you generally don't do with a 2D panel.

    The reporter, being distracted by a piece of lint, heard that and wrote "500 times more efficient".

  17. Re:AT&T on AT&T Buries ToS Changes In 2500-Page Guide · · Score: 1

    This country is run by lawyers for the benefit of lawyers. So the answer is no. Of course, if a LAWYER sees the financial benefit of contesting the inclusion of such terms, then it will go to a class action lawsuit and said lawyers would rake in millions as the customers get a check for $0.15 each.

  18. Re:Did the editor read the last paragraph? on City Sues To Prevent Linking To Its Website · · Score: 1

    Also, from TFA she seems to be quite racist (probably exactly the sort of McCain voting lunatic who is going to condemn us to four more years):

    Ah yes, the party of tolerance. Well, tolerant as long as you think exactly the way they do. Otherwise you are racist, bigot, inbred, etc...

    The hypocrisy is amazing.

  19. After seeing the picture of the car ... on Ford's 65MPG Due In November, But Not In the US · · Score: 2, Funny

    ... One reason they can't sell them in the US is because they put the steering wheel on the wrong side - Idiots.

    * It's an F'n joke.

  20. Re:Sure shes pretty and all but.... on McCain Picks Gov. Palin As Running Mate · · Score: 1

    It's all about polls anymore. The party will push the candidate they think can win the polls, forget about issues or character.

  21. Re:Sure shes pretty and all but.... on McCain Picks Gov. Palin As Running Mate · · Score: 5, Interesting

    how can anyone take a candidate seriously when they shamelessly pander to the stupid lobby?

    I don't know, it doesn't seem to bother the Obama supporters.

    Waiting to be modded as a troll while the OP gets modded as informative or interesting. Even though both took shots at the other side.

    No bias to see here.

  22. Hmmm, what could be the problem here? on Wealthy Mexicans Getting Chipped in Case of Abduction · · Score: 5, Insightful

    The chip then sends radio signals to a larger device carried by the client with a global positioning system in it.

    Call me crazy, but I think I found a flaw in their system.

  23. Who's the Ad wizard ... on Jerry Seinfeld Will Plug Vista · · Score: 1

    Who come up with this one? I mean come on.

  24. Re:Don't be evil on Hacker Uncovers Chinese Olympic Fraud · · Score: 2, Insightful

    Google doing some proactive clean up for their new overlord China.

  25. how long will the IOC keep a lid? on Hacker Uncovers Chinese Olympic Fraud · · Score: 4, Insightful

    Easy, it depends on how many millions the chicoms pour into their private bank accounts. The IOC is the biggest joke in all of sports.