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  1. "Talk is Cheap" on Android Trojan Records Phone Calls · · Score: 1

    Let's see the source.

  2. Re:Won't go anywhere thanks to IP Law on 3D Printing and the Replicator Economy · · Score: 1

    So were Plasma TV's, 10 years ago. Now the cost is what? and for a bigger model? Cool.

  3. Re:Work produced at home is mine on What Do I Do About My Ex-Employer Stealing My Free Code? · · Score: 1

    if GPL code is open source, informing other people of its existence in not illegal? Also. the sighting of example use is not illegal? Stating that you have experience in working with this open source code is not illegal? I believe that answering "no" to the above could be useful, especially if someone you talk to could offer you a higher wage?

  4. Re:If they're not operating illegally on HBGary Federal Forces Aaron Barr Out of DEFCON · · Score: 2

    I'm still trying to figure out how anyone can stop a person from exercising their Freedom of Speech Rights? What's next, the U.S.S.R.'s version of the legality of Thought Crime, but applied to U.S. cititzens?

  5. The Author was Wrong, for all the Right Reasons on A Congressman and an Astronaut Propose a New Plan For NASA · · Score: 1

    Thousands of workers out of space related jobs, and the authors state that NASA can do it better? With what? I RTFA, I know, a severe breach of etiquette; it sounded like a winy rant by a 1960's someone unaware. The authors view point surprised me in their description of commercial solutions verses their personal experiences. One only need review the first early launches of NASA to see that in the beginning, they to were naive about failed results; but NASA learned. Commercial space ventures are a lot lite Gigolos, "you won't get paid, if you can't get it up." It behooves any commercial enterprise,(pardon the pun), to be as successful as possible, if only for repeat business. Also, NASA's umbilical cord to the U.S. government means that they will always be at the mercy of the power core that directs government policy. Commercial will be at the mercy of the client, a very different kind of animal.

  6. GM Is Not Wearing Any Clothes! on CEO Confirms Chevy To Sell Diesel Cruze In US · · Score: 1

    Only Cain would appreciate how GM dealt with Saturn. And now another Ho-Hum GM Diesel? It appears that electrical and fuel cell solutions are just beyond the chevy engineers grasp; it must be very frustrating. Is saying "Renewable" a firing offense at GM?

  7. More Screens? XD on Do Two-Screen Laptops Make Sense? · · Score: 1

    Using DisplayLink to add extra monitors sounds useful for my needs.

  8. Re:Welcome to the Obama economy on A Tale of Two Countries · · Score: 1

    I believe that a casual glance at the U.S.'s Trade Balances will allow one to focus on the problem that needs to be addressed. Why the current administration panders to those countries that maintain an unusually high trade draining the U.S. is information not available to the unwashed like myself. But maybe the current administration is satisfied with existing for only one term? I personally favor a candidate that would crib smother the Bush Tax Cuts, and sharply equalize this countries Trade Balances. I'm grow tired of the help to those who have a petty sense of global community.

  9. Re:Ugh on Amazon Plans iPad Competitor (and 2 New Kindles) · · Score: 1

    I was thinking about what you said. I'm trying to think of a situation where faceless-corporation A, sells stolen items to client's B's; and both parties had reasonable expectations that the product was sellable. Then faceless-corporation A has to go and retrieve sold items from all clients B's. Nothing comes to mind as a similar example. But what does come to mind is that faceless-corporation A gets fined by the D.O.D., and pays damages to Plaintiff. And when I consider if the book was a bound book, this is like faceless-corporation A breaks into my house, and steals the book. I think this is a slippery slope Amazon stepped on, and it's a problem I don't have the time to spend trying to solve.

  10. Re:Yep, a committee. on McCain Asks For Committee On Wikileaks, Anonymous · · Score: 1

    I remember a time of "bleeding heart liberals giving it all away", a.k.a. Democrats, now a couple of billionaires, ( a.k.a. the koch brother's ) seem to think that America should live like other 4th world countries is a good thing. Once voters start connecting the events together, and vote accordingly, then the family Kock will go back to molesting clams. But I think this is going to take awhile; there appears to be a lot of White Old Angry People who have found common ground with Koch's, that's until they need medical help.

  11. Re:Ugh on Amazon Plans iPad Competitor (and 2 New Kindles) · · Score: 1

    I'm a little concerned about a company that sells electronic media, then on the whim of someone, reaches out and deletes said media from all of its client base. I think I'd wait on any purchase from Amazon...

  12. Re:Important questions: on Researchers Build "Squishy" Memory Device · · Score: 1

    Vodka? I wish to submit the as a Nobel Nominee, the inventor of Vodka; for the Nobel Prize in Chemistry. Why? Because if a population of Irishmen starring a potatoes as a main food source cannot consider fermenting it; then this globally used chemical concoction that has altered the outcomes of many of humanity is truly exemplary.

  13. Re:Finally on Researchers Build "Squishy" Memory Device · · Score: 1

    "If It Was There, You'd Eat It" - Jello 1970

  14. Re:Yep, a committee. on McCain Asks For Committee On Wikileaks, Anonymous · · Score: 5, Insightful

    I think the honorable senator from Arizona should let the F.B.I. do their job of hunting down bad guys. Maybe the honorable senator should focus on America's political obsession with maintaining inequitable Trade Balances? And while the honorable senator is on the subject of what to do today in Washington D.C.; how about the honorable senator look into closing tax loopholes for Oil Companies, and Hedge Fund Managers? Just a thought, senator.

    Republican since '71, and damn proud of it

  15. Re:holy crap!! on Anonymous Releases 90,000 Military E-Mail Accounts · · Score: 1

    I marvel at your enlightened view of the world. But without proof, your views could never be verified. Please, have someone video tape you walking up to a sleeping tiger, and with all your worldly understanding, kick said tiger where the sun don't shine. If the person taping you is a close friend, suggest using a wide angle lens...

  16. Re:holy crap!! on Anonymous Releases 90,000 Military E-Mail Accounts · · Score: 1

    Do I understand this correctly? A group of grinning show-offs decided to Crack information from another group of people that routinely travel the planet murdering other people, no matter how well hidden the victims are?

    good luck

  17. Re:Say waht you will about MS on Bill Gates On Energy · · Score: 1

    Lets ask the people of Fucushima of what they think of yours and Bill's sterling conclusions.

  18. Produces So Loud A Song? I Know Why on Bug With "Singing Penis" Is World's Loudest · · Score: 1

    Because if you rattled your penis that way, you'd scream just a loud as a Boat, man.

  19. Re:the iPad can do that on Cisco's Tablet Act Like a Desktop · · Score: 1

    How about a tablet that one make make phone calls with?

  20. Re:Bizarre not so much on Bizarre Expanding Light Halo Seen By Hawaii Webcam · · Score: 0

    Pity, it would have been interesting if this was a FTL test. Hopefully, next time.

  21. Re:and in other news on Climate Skeptic Funded By Oil and Coal Companies · · Score: 1

    I don't understand why your post was mod-ed(sp?) down, but the irony is, your absolutely correct. There are thousands of billionaires in the wild that are profiting by maintaining the status quo. It would be baffling if they just said, "oh well." It appears that the ability to profit using other methods may be beyond the wealthy's ability. It is troubling to see the brightest financial minds completely collapse when their perceptions are challenged.

  22. Re:Uhh on Inkjet Printing Solar Cells · · Score: 1

    FTFA, "with a power conversion efficiency of about five percent. While this isn't yet high enough to create a commercially viable solar cell, the researchers say they expect to be able to achieve an efficiency of about 12 percent"

    My electric bill says I used 850kwh last month. My finger math sucks, so I'm wondering how big would a solar panel would have to be at 5% efficiency? It may sound goofy now, but next month is coming up fast. These ARE hard times, and So.Cal.Edison has no problem pulling the plug on one of its clients.

  23. You Can't Fix Stupid on Yet Another "People Plug In Strange USB Sticks" Story · · Score: 2

    I've made a comfortable living consoling the computers of owners that are stupid.

  24. This Device Poses Some Interesting Questions on A Solar-Powered 3D Printer Prints Glass From Sand · · Score: 1

    What other materials could be melted for other applications?

    Can the target spot be made smaller?

    What type of drill(s) could be used to polish?

    All in all, this is definitely a candidate for the "What's Cool for 2011" award.

  25. This Should Make Great Comedy on New Top Tier Science Journal Announced · · Score: 0

    A pound of Cold Fusion anyone?