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  1. Re:Stupid names on Nabi Tablet-Maker, Fuhu Inc., Suing Toys R Us · · Score: 1

    Not a bad strategy in my opinion. All names are lame in one way or the other.

    'ThatsMyNick' being a case study on point.

    'gmhowell' for extra lame credit.

  2. Re:Price is key... on Goodyear's 'On TheGo' Self Inflating Tire · · Score: 1

    IIRC, most roads in the US are a little wider than 9 feet, but not so much as to make a difference regarding the argument I believe you are attempting to make.

  3. Re:Price is key... on Goodyear's 'On TheGo' Self Inflating Tire · · Score: 1

    You certainly go out of your way to avoid taking responsibility. I'm also particularly fond of your rant about fat cat truckers getting rich off of your inability to drive. Spend a month OTR and maybe you'll understand.

    Speaking as a former driver's ed instructor as well as a former truck driver, the fact that you hit an avoidable object is de facto proof that you were not driving carefully. The speed limit is the fastest legal limit under any and all conditions. It is not necessarily the fastest safe speed. Nor does it immunize you against blame for your action or lack thereof.

  4. Re:Price is key... on Goodyear's 'On TheGo' Self Inflating Tire · · Score: 1

    Probably an unsafe assumption on my part, but I see that his reply eight hours prior to you posting this seems to confirm that he was indeed following.

  5. Re:Price is key... on Goodyear's 'On TheGo' Self Inflating Tire · · Score: 0

    You were driving close enough to be unable to avoid road hazards. Therefore, your fault.

  6. Re:Turkeys don't vote for Christmas on Will Apple Vs Samsung Verdict Be Overturned? · · Score: 1

    If you want to see patent law cleaned up, don't expect it to come from a trial between two big patent holders.

    Next thing you'll tell me that the Democrats and Republicans cannot come together to forge meaningful election and campaign finance reform.

  7. Re:Again on Will Apple Vs Samsung Verdict Be Overturned? · · Score: 1

    When was your multi week use of an iPhone that lets you make a fair comparison? I'm just curious what generation, as these things change from time to time.

  8. Re:Really? on Pakistan's PM Demands International Blasphemy Laws From UN · · Score: 1

    The Jews don't recognize the NT. Doesn't turn them into murdering monsters though.

    Actually, the final part of the NT was an example of Jews being murdering monsters, according to some (traditionally Roman Catholic for example) interpretations of the reason for the crucifixion of Christ.

  9. Re:Cows eat Grass on Sweet Times For Cows As Gummy Worms Replace Corn Feed · · Score: 1

    Misery loves company. That's why people who are vegetarian, forgo red meat, don't smoke, don't drink, etc. are always trying to convert you.

  10. Re:Spot on, buddy on Cheap, Portable Ultrasound Could a Be Lifesaver . · · Score: 1

    Sorry you had to edit all those images, they seem to choose the oldest, crappiest possible for textbooks, and for the boards.

    Makes sense to me. Who knows what kind of instrument quality you'll find in the field. Best to know how to use and interpret results from old junk. If you get on a latest and greatest machine, that's a bonus.

  11. Re:$7900 on Cheap, Portable Ultrasound Could a Be Lifesaver . · · Score: 1

    Wonder what they're looking for. I recently had a stay in an ICU. My cardiac echo was read within just a few hours after getting it with ~8 hours notice. Of course, presenting with a complete heart block generally gets you moved up to the front of the queue.

  12. Re:The real question... on Romney-Ryan Release Space Policy Paper · · Score: 2

    So he acts inappropriately emotional at times despite his usually having some signs of a neutral affect problem?

    Doesn't sound like the guy we need answering that 3 AM phone call.

  13. Re:Hmmm... on Has Plant Life Reached Its Limits? · · Score: 1

    I dont think there will be any actual planetary limits on crop production, just the matter of understading all of variables and how they interact.

    Is the planet infinitely big?

    No, but human stupidity is constrained, which is at least as unrealistic an assumption.

  14. Re:YouTube on iOS 6 Adoption Tops 25% After Just 48 Hours · · Score: 1

    Don't forget to get the new youtube app, since apple dumped the native one for no good reason.

    You still carry a starter crank for your car? No good reason to have gotten rid of them.

  15. Re:Good luck with those new map service. on iOS 6 Adoption Tops 25% After Just 48 Hours · · Score: 1

    Works both ways, difficult to say which one is a dick.

    I go with the one that didn't have a mobile phone strategy until after the CEO sat on the other company's board of directors during the development of said company's mobile phone strategy.

  16. Re:roman_mir making shit up again on Scientists Speak Out Against Wasting Helium In Balloons · · Score: 1

    they will tell you that you are full of hot air.

    He's full of something denser and browner.

  17. Re:Please don't eat me on Advertisers Never Intended To Honor DNT · · Score: 1

    Trade me wherever you want, just don't throw me in the briar patch.

  18. Re:Wow. on Apple Confirms iPhone 5 Preorders Top 2 Million In 24 Hours · · Score: 1

    You didn't state any needs or use cases that would help in any way. You rattled off a partial spec sheet and left the actual analysis of your needs as an exercise for the user. Typical.

  19. Re:Wow. on Apple Confirms iPhone 5 Preorders Top 2 Million In 24 Hours · · Score: 1

    Do you actually know any iPhone users?

    Probably just the strawman kind.

  20. Re:Tower, this is Ghost Rider requesting a flyby on China Unveils Yet Another Stealth Fighter · · Score: 1

    It's time to buzz the tower!

    Tom, even in a modern fighter jet you can't outrun the gay thoughts.

  21. Re:I hope they don't just let it languish on Dice Buys Geeknet's Media Business, Including Slashdot, In $20M Deal · · Score: 1

    What? Taco hasn't given a shit about this place in a long damned time. Besides, isn't he putting on airs over at the Washington Post these days?

  22. Re:Translation on Australian Attorney General Pushes Ahead With Gov't Web Snooping · · Score: 1

    Wouldn't it be a cricket bat?

  23. Re:Note to Romney: "Jesus" not acceptable answer on Obama and Romney Respond To ScienceDebate.org Questionnaire · · Score: 1

    Occasionally the answer is Kolob. Especially if you like Battlestar Galactica.

    They really should have had the Osmonds do a guest spot on that back in the day.

  24. Re:Romney: Heisenberg Politician on Obama and Romney Respond To ScienceDebate.org Questionnaire · · Score: 1

    When you measure his position, his momentum becomes uncertain. When you measure his momentum, his position becomes uncertain.

    Either that or he's just trying to sell you some of the highest-grade blue meth ever made.

    Is his the real deal, or the kind with food coloring?

    Say my name.

  25. Re:Here be no surprises on Obama and Romney Respond To ScienceDebate.org Questionnaire · · Score: 2

    I think you missed the importance of the word 'net'. If someone is barely making the mortgage on a million dollar house, they most certainly don't have a net worth of $1 million. If the house is worth $1 million and the mortgage is for $900,000, the net worth is, at best, $100,000.