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  1. Re:Aaaaargghh on Review of Adobe Creative Suite 5 · · Score: 2, Informative

    for an extra $900, they can upgrade...

  2. Eclipse, Java, GIMP, Blender3D > CS5? on Review of Adobe Creative Suite 5 · · Score: 2, Interesting

    I think a Bench Marks applied here would be most telling.

  3. Re:Here We Go ... on US Justice Dept. Investigates IT Hiring Practices · · Score: 1

    I find this idea a little puzzling. How can the J.D. investigate what companies do to their employees when the events discussed are in other sovereign states? India is clearly out of the J.D.'s Jurisdiction. But calling "Hiring Practices" a Trade Secret, to me, is analogous to Economic Slavery; am I the only one that finds this disturbing? It also insults the intelligence of those who are victimized by hearing it.

  4. Re:What would be the reason, from NSF? on Evolution, Big Bang Polls Omitted From NSF Report · · Score: 1

    I guess no one could find photos of these events, or possibly there was no supporting references from the "Books on Tape" library?

  5. There's Only One Problem I See on Chicago Mayor Calls For "Brainiac High" · · Score: 1

    This Educator is correct. At Orange County California, one does have an option to take an ROP class, but with some troubling limitations.

  6. Introduction to Elementry Law, 101 on Wisconsin DA Threatens Arrests Over Sex Ed · · Score: 1

    When a new law is written contradicting an old law, the old law is Repealed.

    Memo to Wisconsin D.A.; go back to your law school and demand your money back, you've been robbed.

  7. But IF, it Were True... on Jordanian Mayor Angry Over "Alien Invasion" Prank · · Score: 1

    In the cold, jaundice glare of reality, the following scenario would most likely occur. The Aliens would go about their business doing what they came here to do. Mayor Mohammed, may, be contacted by the Aliens. But as sure as the sun comes up the morning, Government representatives from all over this planet would be approaching, very quickly, to the landing site. The optimal solution to consider is getting places for the diplomats to stay. Worst case scenario is that it won't matter. Best case scenario, investing in the local business; fast.

    But the one question that all 7+ Billion of us should be asking is, "Why there?"

  8. where there is Smoke There's Fire on Regulators Investigating Unpaid Internships · · Score: 1

    Boeing maybe an example of what good an Internship Programs should be like. I find their generosity to let those in college have a chance to participate in what Corporate Earth considers to be opportunities of specialized fields. These multinational corporations let students see first hand all they can be. Bravo Boeing, Bravo.

  9. Re:That is very interesting on MIT Finds 'Grand Unified Theory of AI' · · Score: 1

    It look like Church is a little Fuzzy, maybe.

  10. Re:hopefully.. on Adobe Flash Now Officially a Part of Google Chrome · · Score: 1

    Just a thought; It would be kind of nice if GO could be handled like an applet.

  11. Re:What happened? on Chinese Root Server Shut Down After DNS Problem · · Score: 1

    What amazes me about Chinese censorship is that rather than show that the opposite is true, the Chinese government causes those that disagree to not be heard; so much for those in command whose culture values wisdom and patience. Its like watching Sarah Palin read her notes on her hand on topics that my 14 year old daughter could debate either Pro or Con while trying desperately not to look too bored.

  12. Re:WTF? Just ask the patient. on Could Colorblindness Cure Be Morally Wrong? · · Score: 1

    I believe that letting people suffer when you can help them is the essence of cruelty. I also believe that when you let a person live in ignorance then you have a Human Predator. Which is why I would make a poor Salesmen, Stock Broker, or Banker.

  13. Re:Tiny cube on Tiny Cube Drags Space Debris From Orbit · · Score: 1

    Wouldn't a Laser mounted on ISS be more fun? Ignoring International Treaties. And could NASA make the Laser be seen in the visible spectrum, that way when I'm with my date we can sometimes look up at the sky and, (the rest is not PG-8/Barney rated...).

  14. Re:The Best Kind of News on We're Staying In China, Says Microsoft · · Score: 1

    I think Bill Gates wants to be the next Armand Hammer?

  15. Re:Yes I Do Want on Solar-Powered Augmented Reality Contact Lenses · · Score: 1

    I cannot help but wonder if the new political group, "Tea Party" is only a Beta Test Group for this really good idea.

  16. Good Riddens, the Delivered Pizza was Always Cold on The Death of the US-Mexico Virtual Fence · · Score: 1

    When I would cross over, I noticed that the virtual fence towers were using an off the shelf WiFi interface. My mig-labor-pickup van was always late, and I'd get hungry waiting. So, I would just internet-order a Pizza and have it delivered at the GPS coordinates on my cell phone. The problem I had with the virtual fence was that the pizza would be cold, and the beer warm; go figure. Maybe if Boeing would use Verizon's G3, my Pizza and Beer would taste better?

  17. Re:Dear Seringhaus, see the movie Gattaca on Yale Law Student Wants Government To Have Everybody's DNA · · Score: 4, Funny

    "Your sensitive genetic information would be safe." Is there a Sith Lord running Yale?

  18. Places Where Failure Could Occure on The Future of Wind Power May Be Underground · · Score: 1

    Lets hope that Engineers don't try this at a Phosphorous Mine.

  19. Concerns About Dinner on White House Declassifies Outline of Cybersecurity Plans · · Score: 1

    I guess my most major concern about using the Department of Homeland Security is that if anything should go wrong; that it's not during dinner.

    "...Mike Brown needs a little more time for dinner in Baton Rouge. He'll get back to you..." - D.H.S. Staff Communication.

  20. Re:Send up some miners on NASA Estimates 600 Million Metric Tons of Water Ice At Moon's North Pole · · Score: 1

    It won't be the guy who makes it rich by owning the 'northern' side of the moon, it will be the guy that has the Dixie Cup franchise.

  21. Re:Been done? on Developing a Vandalism Detector For Wikipedia · · Score: 2, Insightful

    One of the quirks I've noticed is when a business makes, or invents something, then uses the Wiki to advertise. I can't help but wonder is this could also be considered a form of vandalism?

  22. Idea for Swiftboot on The 1-Second Linux Boot · · Score: 1

    Could the Swiftboot people consider making Ubuntu boot in 1 second? Sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet

  23. Re:Thanks Bruce on Project M Could Send Every Scientist To the Moon, By Proxy · · Score: 1

    I think with over 7 Billion examples of survival on Earth; I would be surprised if you required more examples. Understanding of things around us are based on our ability to move around. Some people feel uncomfortable about understanding new things. But for the rest of us, it is different. Opening up commercial space flight is not a bad thing. The use of Waldos is only a stepping stone, and it is superior to hiding on this planet, alone.

  24. I Wonder? on What Is Time? One Researcher Shares His Exploration · · Score: 1

    What would Newtonian Mechanics be like if it were seriously reconfigured to having Time as a constant of 1? Interesting conjecture this is...

  25. 99% of Businesses Fail Because? on Microsoft Secretly Beheads Notorious Waledac Botnet · · Score: 2, Funny

    No one knows they exist.

    And sometimes, that's a good thing...