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  1. Re:Astrologers are morons anyway on Astrologer Sues NASA Over Comet Probe · · Score: 1
    "Good", "modern", astrologers actually don't use the old system really. The last time I had a full work up done by my aunt, one of the best astrologers there is (although I am a bit biased), she used actually used three different systems. One that works on an Indian calendar system, another off of a Mayan calendar system, and one based off of the solar system's planets and the sun, in relation to both birthdate and birthplace.

    True the Zodiac system, is outdated, but there are many more systems, and the ones that my aunt used are somewhat experimental and aren't perfect. Although she has had a lot of success with them in predicting many important times in my life.

    Admittedly by both her and myself astrology is not something to be taken seriously and not followed like an atlas to ones life, although it is a lot of fun when things work out correctly.

  2. Re:De-Orbit the Thing on ISS Oxygen Generator Fails for Good · · Score: 1

    Gee, it sounds a lot like my computer habit.

  3. Re:ISP vs. ASP vs. ownership on Dispute Continues Over Posthumous Yahoo! Mail · · Score: 1

    Its no different than a post office box. The ASP does not have ownership of the data that makes up your e-mails. They are in possession of that data, but they have no other rights to it other than the income for successfully delivering it.

    If they have some fine print in their license for using their server like a post office box, then thats another story.

  4. Re:The Goonies II on Nintendo Eyeing the Big Screen · · Score: 1

    Is it really a "cameo" if Konamiman was never seen in a game before, or since? Wouldn't that just make him a generic extra?

  5. Re:The last I checked... on New Video Game Recreates Kennedy Assassination · · Score: 1

    I don't think there is anything stopping someone from running a simulation of the 9-11 crashes, with older or recent MS Flight Sims. I've personally crashed planes into many buildings in those simulators. Simply because it doesn't matter, and I got tired of flying, its a sim. Its there for just the purpose of trying things that most people wouldn't do in real life.

    The thing to consider is, who might use this Kennedy program, if the quality is there (which I doubt for $9.95) to train snipers for the real thing?

  6. No more excuses on Kerry Concedes Election To Bush · · Score: 1
    I don't think its going to be all that bad. As a generally progressive thinker, I have seen the near future. The future of politics frequently pops up in Minnesota first, oddly enough. Republicans in the MN state senate lost 28 seats, bringing the republican majority to be only by 2 seats. I can also guarantee, that in two years, we will have two democrats or at least one dem and one independent on the federal level. Patty Wetterling's loss to Mark Kennedy was a disconcerting blow, but the entire state was insensed enough by Mark's vile rhetoric that I thing it resounded as a fight in every way that we can. So, our next target in Sen. Norm Coleman, he won't stand a chance no matter who he ends up running against. He was way to far right, and unquestioning to last here in MN. The next major hit will be our idiot governor, Mr. Pawlenty. Mr. Don't raise taxes, no matter what our state budget calls for. Much like the way Bush has been doing things. Minnesota's economy has done great, bucking the national trend, up until he showed up in office, on lies that he could not defend.

    Keep an eye on MN in two years, it will probably continue in the same direction it has taken this election, completely opposite of the the Republican move of the rest of the country.

  7. A quick question on gay rights from the right on Kerry Concedes Election To Bush · · Score: 0, Troll
    I have to ask, can someone explain how George Bush and the NeoCons can be so against gay rights, while taking his giant, defecit hole, reaming rod so happily?



    I dunno, its seems our country's morals would include fiscal responsibility, not controlling peoples hearts and how they might live.

  8. Re:The Democratic Party Lost on Kerry Concedes Election To Bush · · Score: 1
    More impoortantly, now there are no excuses for a better country, right?

    So, what happens when the country falls flat in its huge budget hole of these "conservative" Republicans? Who will the Republicans blame then?

  9. Re:Flip Floppers on Kerry Concedes Election To Bush · · Score: 1

    And the final flip-flop, "all votes count and all votes will be counted." What a joke!

  10. Re:Do you welcome your Islamist overlord? on Election Day Discussion · · Score: 1

    I don't care what religion one follows, when it comes to American politics. Except when it comes to militant fundamentalists of any religion like George Bush and the "haves and have mores" that he calls his base, or Osama Bin Laden and Al Qaeda, which coincidentally translates to "the base".

  11. Re:I was disenfranchised. on Election Day Discussion · · Score: 2, Informative

    I assume your question is about the party registration, for the voter registration card. Its actually optional, whether you want to declare you voter affiliation or not. And if you do declare it, you do not have to vote according to your affiliation. I don't why people do register a party affiliation, as I personally choose not to. If I had to guess, it would be because of pride or the feeling of needing to belong.

    I hope that helps!

  12. Re:Voter Ignorance on Election Day Discussion · · Score: 1
    Ignorance obviously doesn't matter. Even President Bush probably can't name anyone his own cabinet. Not only that, but the movie "Farenheit 9/11" showed how ignorant the ignorant Congress was in passing the Patriot Act, in that pretty much no one even read the bill.

    I guess its kind of bewildering. If either of the established candidate get into office, its proof that nothing has changed in America except that the overall I.Q. of the populace has continued to drop. Who is to blame for that is debatable, there sure isn't a lack of places and people to point fingers at. Makes one wish they had more then ten fingers.

  13. Re:apathy? on Video Game Characters to Get Out the Vote · · Score: 2, Insightful

    Actually, not voting is just like a vote for one of each of the candidates.

    The better way to show your disgust or lack of confidence in the government is to make a protest or third party vote. I know I plan to vote for Michael Badnarik of the libertarian party and mostly 3rd party for state and local elections. Here in Minnesota, the recent state legislation session got absolutely nothing done due to political deadlock between the two major parties. I think its time that sort of possibility is broken up.

  14. Re:Not this year on Green Party Candidate David Cobb Answers Your Questions · · Score: 1

    Sure, the world won't end in the next four years. The world, as we know it, doesn't end until near the end of 2012. Yet the final switch has been flipped for our condemnation as the Egyptian Pyramids foretold. We are headed for the deep, dark, expanse. Not the righteous alternative. Whether its the choice of president that changes things and the 05/20/2003 date was off a little, its hard to say.
    We'll see.

  15. Who do you work for? Mostly? on Submit and Moderate Questions for Bush and Kerry · · Score: 1
    I have a few questions that are closely related and are for both Democratic and Republican candidates.

    Do you feel your elective position's priority is to represent your party's political agenda or to represent the American citizen's wants and needs?

    Are there any issues where your personal ideals differ from that of your peers? The majority of the general public?

    Do you think the current two party system is good for America?
  16. In other news... on Soviet Space Shuttle Found In Bahrain? · · Score: 2, Funny

    Ashton Kutcherkov, was found face down in the sand near by. Upon questioning, her replied with heavy vodka breath, "Dude! Where's my Buran?"

  17. Not really... on U.S. IT jobs Down 400K Since 2001 · · Score: 1

    Listening to the diatribe talking points for FOX news I am guessing? The poor are poorer, that middle class continues to get poorer. Its all around in factual data. Fewer people are covered by healthcare, more people are living below the poverty line, and more children in the United States are getting an unsatisfactory education. Minimum wage and the poverty line definition have not changed along with inflation of health care and food.

    Its like the U.S. economy is getting solely based on the well being of Wallmart. Soon all products on the market will have to be cheaper in order to sell them to the majority of the population, as they're wages will not cover the bare essentials. Its the exact opposite of the well established Henry Ford style of raising wages so people can afford to buy a Ford motorcar.

    On the military population. It is a well known fact that most of the enlisted men are there for one reason, to pay for college. Career military personnel may be different. I know far too many people who went into the military because they felt they simply had no choice. Its kind of funny, U.S. senate, is overwhelming well off comparatively to the population that are representing, and yet only one has a child that is serving in the military. Nations population is largely made up of poor and middle class, but the population make up is noticeably more lower class.

  18. Re:If I were a TV network . . . on Michael Moore Seeks TV Airing of Fahrenheit 9/11 · · Score: 1

    Just play a 9/11 "what went wrong?" documentary with it, that seems to work pretty well.

  19. Re:Give me a break on Nintendo Patents Online Console Gaming · · Score: 2, Insightful

    A lot of the MMORPGs' developers have claimed that the problem is language translators. The text translators are way ahead of time. Voice, apparently thats a toughie.

  20. Re:enlighten us? on Real Feels iTunes Backlash · · Score: 1

    My iTunes and my iPod have done everything I have expected it to. No ads, no hassles, just music. Its a matter of trust. How can I trust the quality, and safety, of the software that Real uses if they have to steal it?

  21. Re:Momentum on Walking In A VR Future · · Score: 1

    I agree with the idea that the floor would still continue to move underneath for a little while if you tried to stop quickly on a normal treadmil, whehter it is powered or not. I think what would be need if this angle is continued, would be a smart brake for the treadmil. For the smart brake, I would propose a computer, camera, and digital suit to make sure it would be accurate. Effectively the computer could recognize a persons movements as being a quick stopping motion. Just a thought I was having....

  22. Re:Why is paypal to blame for this? on PayPal Settles Class Action Lawsuit · · Score: 1

    "As an analogy, suppose you pay something using an ATM, you can't honestly expect the bank to resolve your problems with the product you just bought."

    Actually, you can expect the bank to get involved if you have a complaint about an item you just bought. Seeing as you are likely using a credit card, you are protect from fraudulent sales.

  23. Re:have to say.... on Gates Predicts DVD Obsolete In 10 Years · · Score: 1

    They already have WMDs in Iraq, they just keep them in mobile trucks and hiding them in the sand so we can never see their movies. Atleast thats what my gov't keeps telling me.

  24. Re:Here we go .... on PBS Feels FCC Chill On Censorship · · Score: 1

    What democractic republic? There's never been a such thing. Try federalist repubulic.

  25. Coffee on Microsoft's Midlife Crisis · · Score: 1

    Its probably all the employer purchased Starbucks brand coffee.