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  1. Re:I welcome the new drone-mounted laser overlords on Drone-Mounted Laser Weapons Are On the Way · · Score: 1

    Given that drones are being used for constant surveylence, wouldn't it be useful to after the missle delivery method, also?

  2. Re:A Subject That Robotics Can Help on A Year After Sandy, Do You Approach Disaster Differently? · · Score: 1

    Various sources, in Google I checked "number of H1B visias", and "number of outsourced engineering jobs", the following data floated up:
    The number of H1B visa holders currently are 3,063,863, from the USCIS.
    Total number of U.S. jobs outsourced in 2011 2,273,392

    I'll stick with the statistic of "Over 10 million under employed, and out of work engineers." And I can't think of a single argument to bring these jobs back; except, supporting businesses that do business in america that do outsource is not helping americans.

  3. A Subject That Robotics Can Help on A Year After Sandy, Do You Approach Disaster Differently? · · Score: 1

    DARPA X-Prize Project, build a multi use robot that can dismantle a Red Tagged home. Not demolish, dismantle. Pile everything up, neatly. Personal items in a pile. Building supplies in another. Because everyone knows what's going to happen When OSH, Lowe's, and Home Depot opens in the morning. Why not make this a War College exercise. And how does one dismantle a home one nail at a time? I hear that Katrina, and Sandy may have some interesting test sites here and there.

    Another thing, with 10 million under employed, or out of work engineers in America; that they can't figure this out? One word, Blender3D.

  4. The Truth is Painfully Simple on Did Snakes Help Build the Primate Brain? · · Score: 1

    There is a simple explination of why humans can see snakes and other preditor shapes. Those humans, and their ancestors that did not have this ability became food.

  5. A Request to Debian Distro's on Debian To Replace SysVinit, Switch To Systemd Or Upstart · · Score: 1

    Multi USB to VGA support? Please?

  6. A Working Solution for the UK PM Found on UK Prime Minister Threatens To Block Further Snowden Revelations · · Score: 1

    In order to block out the singing of the Snowden? Buy a good pair of noise canceling head phones. I just go and micro wave a bag of popcorn. Because lets face it, to say, "I found in on the 'net just doesn't get old."

  7. Re:Additive manufacturing ... on Is 3D Printing the Future of Disaster Relief? · · Score: 1

    The saying goes, "an ounce of prevention beats a pound of cure." A cursory reading of the title, "...the Future of..." already confesses inadequacy. As for 3D printing, many have raised a good point. How about feeding the victims? That technology already exists at ones local Arby's.

  8. Re:Autopilots on Google: Our Robot Cars Are Better Drivers Than You · · Score: 1

    There is an ancient saying the roughly goes, "Before the Gods make you fall, they first offer you the gift of Pride." Now how could Google have pissed off the Gods?

  9. Re:Hydrogen is indeed quite dangerous... on Tesla CEO Elon Musk: Fuel Cells Are 'So Bull@%!#' · · Score: 1

    You have reminded me that a long journey begins with a single step; this is a good thing indeed.

  10. Re:Hydrogen is indeed quite dangerous... on Tesla CEO Elon Musk: Fuel Cells Are 'So Bull@%!#' · · Score: 1

    As long as the sun shines, and the wind blows, that is a energy source were technology exists that one can access it; plus, as knowledge increases, other techniques for sun and wind will become cheaper. Using both sun, and wind to separate hydrogen starts to make sense; it's not free, but rationalization of other methods becomes an excuse. But one can look at the "bright" side, as fossil fuel energy solutions continue to climb, and sun/wind solutions continue to decline; break even point will occur, then after that, energy from fossil fuels will become an inconvenience.

  11. CraigsList Ad's Don't Show It on The Cybersecurity Industry Is Hiring, But Young People Aren't Interested · · Score: 1

    Unless you forgot your password on a new machine? Ya, right. How about an ad by companies? Maybe in the L.A.Times? New York Times? It doesn't take much "intelligence" to figure out that someone wants to hire a bunch of 15 cent an hour geniuses to handle an American intelligence software generation contract from the D.O.D. What could possibly go wrong there?

    So I googled the topic and found out some intelligence the easy way. 4 job openings at the DHS. Typed in "Cyber" just like the instructions said to do. Word has it by just saying, "I'm a Hacker" gets one in trouble. Funny, not a single job reference in Hawii. I figure that since Snowden left work early one day, there would be one at least there. Must be some kind of "big scarey secret going on there." I just thought of something new, I'll go check WikiLeaks for any jobs in Cyber Security? I hear the president compares his daily security briefing to WikiLeaks to see how far off the DHS is.

  12. Re:Hydrogen is indeed quite dangerous... on Tesla CEO Elon Musk: Fuel Cells Are 'So Bull@%!#' · · Score: 1

    If Mr Musk is wondering where to find the Hydrogen required, he need only look to the west, and then to the east; there he will find the planet's two largest sources.

    And as an added bonus, by having cars generate water as exhaust, maybe our nation's forest fires won't burn quite so hot?

  13. Re:old but old on LG Launches Its Firefox OS Phone Fireweb for $200 · · Score: 1

    rotate 90 degrees, then remeasure?

  14. Re:Personally on Most IT Workers Don't Have STEM (Science, Tech, Engineering, Math) Degrees · · Score: 1

    The same in Japan I hear. But what other courses in India are taken? Maybe ed web site in India? When the question is not answered, it makes one ask why? There are cheaper ways of getting to the U.S. that allow one to stay longer; than a H1B visa.

  15. Trust But Verify on Ask Slashdot: Can Bruce Schneier Be Trusted? · · Score: 1

    No secret last longer than 6 years, 5 years on average. Planning on it could save one from some, um, uncomfortable outcomes. If one is looking at Crypto, look at those who are successful. The Banking Industry. Why? How many Bankers have gone to jail, damn few. Also, who's making the money in Banking? That's who Crypto as superior. If one plans on being ratted out, then one can move forward with more confidence, by not creating an naive enviornment.

  16. A Violation of the Sherman Act? on Would-Be Tesla Owners Jump Through Hoops To Skirt Wacky Texas Rules · · Score: 1

    When is a good Texan going to stand up a say, "Shit Howdy, come on in"? It looks like Texas is not as big a state as I remeber?

  17. Re:A government contractor here on The Cost of the US Government Shutdown To Science · · Score: 1

    Poor A/C moderator, are we have a bad day?

  18. Re:Personally on Most IT Workers Don't Have STEM (Science, Tech, Engineering, Math) Degrees · · Score: 1

    "...new market for skills..." like you suggested by buying a degree? For "pennies?"

  19. Re:Personally on Most IT Workers Don't Have STEM (Science, Tech, Engineering, Math) Degrees · · Score: 1

    Thank you Cap.Buzz Kill. I was LOL till you ruined the joke by explaining it to the clueless masses. XD

  20. Re:Personally on Most IT Workers Don't Have STEM (Science, Tech, Engineering, Math) Degrees · · Score: 1, Insightful

    It's been my experience that in non U.S. places one can purchase a degree, like a bribe? I'm curious, how can one get a B.S. in Computer Science in India? I never seem to hear what other courses these geniuses have taken. One can only wonder?

  21. Re:How about they just scrap it entirely? on DHHS Preparing 'Tech Surge' To Fix Remaining Healthcare.gov Issues · · Score: 1

    The Health Care Insurance investors couldn't agree with you more. Their time is coming to an end, but don't worry for them. They'll just move their money into Crop Failure Insurance, if they haven't already.

  22. Re:licensing on DHHS Preparing 'Tech Surge' To Fix Remaining Healthcare.gov Issues · · Score: 1

    I confirm it. All I need now is for some BRIC nation's phone service to be answering the phone. Because lets face it, if non americans break U.S. law, they always feel terrible.

  23. Re:licensing on DHHS Preparing 'Tech Surge' To Fix Remaining Healthcare.gov Issues · · Score: 1

    Considering the number of out of work Engineers in America, which foriegn owned U.S. subsidiary got this "follow on" contract for a web page?

  24. Re:Illegal, Not Undocumented. on What Employee Lock-In Means At Facebook · · Score: 1

    Why is it that these companies boast about age discrimination? Where is the ACLU?

  25. Re:Thank you on The Cost of the US Government Shutdown To Science · · Score: 1

    Poor AC, If ones personal time line is greater than 24 hours, one can see that the Tea Party has a mean streak that's a little cute. It looks like their pride grows by a combination of standing in the shadows and good people that do nothig.