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  1. Wouldn't it follow on Solving the Mystery of Declining Female CS Enrollment · · Score: 1

    That if overall enrollments are falling that the # of females enrolled would also decline.

    How many work visas are fem?

    I have worked with a (notable) number of Russian (Slavic) gals as well. (dont know where they were schooled though)

  2. Are you sure on Ask Slashdot: Is iOS 8 a Pig? · · Score: 1

    it's not Verizon slowing down your phone because your contract has expired?

  3. A little late on Surprise! More Than Twice As Much Mercury In Environment As Thought · · Score: 1

    After all the mercury that was spilled in gold mining operations....

  4. Isn't this an end run on UCLA, CIsco & More Launch Consortium To Replace TCP/IP · · Score: 1

    Isn't this an end run around patent royalties?

  5. Oracle told them up front on Oregon Suing Oracle Over Obamacare Site, But Still Needs Oracle's Help · · Score: 2

    To hire an industry coordinator but Kitzhauber let the clowns do it in house.

    Oracle wrote a letter to them warning of potential problems without proper project management.

    Oracle was only contracted for limited aspects of the project "time and materials".

    Oregon (Kitzhauber) needs to cut it's losses and pull the plug on "Cover Oregon".
    I think they think it is some kind of honey pot they are going to skim revenue from, but so far all they have done is squander millions of my tax dollars for something the feds already provide.

  6. That is not why they throttle on Verizon Throttles Data To "Provide Incentive To Limit Usage" · · Score: 1

    They throttle to get users to buy a new phone and re-up their contract!

  7. Re: This will not be accepted science, on Why the Moon's New Birthday Means the Earth Is Older Than We Thought · · Score: 1

    Troll? Really! :^P

    I guess no one has a sense of humor on Monday AM.

    Put some Bourbon in your coffee and lighten up! :^)

  8. This will not be accepted science, on Why the Moon's New Birthday Means the Earth Is Older Than We Thought · · Score: -1, Troll

    As it does not reinforce current global warming theories.

  9. Translation = on Life Sentences For Serious Cyberattacks Proposed In Britain · · Score: 1

    Those with the fat purses,
    who own the computers,
    do not wish to spend the $ to secure said computers.

    Misuse is a pretty vague term
    Hacking
    impairing
    Attacking
    Are not far behind.

  10. This is Kitzhaber trying to cover his ass on Oregon vs. Oracle: the Battle of Blame Heats Up · · Score: 1

    There were no deliverables in the terms Oracle was hired under.

    The entire open bidding process was subverted and Oracle was handed an open ended time and materials deal.

    Now that the feds are looking into going after the responsible parties Kitzhaber is back pedaling.

    I was also told the states attorney will not be taking action, a private attorney will be runnng point on this action.

    Not that I am any fan or Oracle's I think they may be in the clear on this one.

    Kitzhaber should fall on his sword.

  11. Dang! on Is Bamboo the Next Carbon Fibre? · · Score: 1

    I should have taken that basket weaving class!

  12. Re:It's just a ploy. on Major ISPs Threaten To Throttle Innovation and Slow Network Upgrades · · Score: 1

    It was a poor choice of words, my intention was not to denigrate.

    Internet access is my first consideration in searching for a residence.

    There are a great number of people living in the US who do not have reasonably priced viable internet service available (I do not consider satellite service viable, I doubt it has improved since I was once a subscriber, not sure it falls into affordable either). There are also a great number of folks that simply can't afford the ridiculous rates that are charged by providers. It has created a class of people who are in essence now outsiders to the network and and will never see goats.cx.

    My point is I view the internet as a lifeline service just like the POTS phone was/is.
    It is therefore in my opinion the same as telephone service and should be regulated as such.
    The cellular companies have escaped regulation and are free to gouge their customers for their "Luxury service".
    However wired/direct service to the home is vitale to nurture an acceptable quality of life on so many levels it demands to be regulated and taken off the corporate chess board.

  13. It's just a ploy. on Major ISPs Threaten To Throttle Innovation and Slow Network Upgrades · · Score: 2

    They are attempting to monetize individual streams from a service we already pay too much for.

    What really yanks my chain is that they built the internet with our money.
    We gave them subsidies, tax breaks, and rights for physical placement.
    Now they have the nerve to extort the right to further monetize the net.

    Remember when conectivity came with benefits?
    Most all "service providers" had a community area and good support.
    They maintained news servers.
    They provided shell access.
    As more got on board the unwashed ignored these vital beginnings these services dropped off the menu.
    As yet more came along providers used this as an excuse to raise fees.

    Then came cellular technology which the providers connected to this network we helped them build.
    And more subsidies and tax breaks were given = more of our money was used to build the thing the providers would then charge us more to use.
    Given this path and the wreckless way we are governed I predict we will soon have Obama-Net.
    All citizens will be legally obligated to purchase service from a provider.
    Providers will monetize certain streams as they see fit to further exploit their position.
    More of our money will be given to the providers so they can build out the network to effectively reach all.
    The providers will fail that measure as they failed to provide DSL or fiber beyond the urban boundaries.
    The providers will use the money we gave them for a wired network to build out the cellular network.
    Then charge us 10x fees to connect since cellular is unregulated + cheaper infrastructure for them to provide and maintain.

    Oh! Wait! This has all already happened (except Obama-Net)(but it's coming)

  14. Refined Nicotine on Harvard Study Links Neonicotinoid Pesticide To Colony Collapse Disorder · · Score: 1

    What could go wrong?

  15. Train safety is much better on Feds Issue Emergency Order On Crude Oil Trains · · Score: 1

    Train safety is much better than a pipeline, I heard recenty on the radio that pipelines had 5 or 10 times more loss than trains.

  16. What's Chrome? on Could Google's Test of Hiding Complete URLs In Chrome Become a Standard? · · Score: 1

    What's Chrome?

  17. Is it still possible to make anything anymore? on Jury Finds Apple and Samsung Infringed Each Other's Patents · · Score: 1

    Or write code without violating some obscure patent or copyright?

  18. Re:These patent lawsuits are getting out of hand! on Jury Finds Apple and Samsung Infringed Each Other's Patents · · Score: 2

    Yeah more laws is what we need.

    Just think of how we got to where we are....

  19. Ethics are for folks with consciences, on Steve Jobs Defied Convention, and Perhaps the Law · · Score: 1

    Hard to find anyone with a butt load of money AND ethics.

    Not sure it's possible.....

  20. Snowden has the new codes! on Dial 00000000 To Blow Up the World · · Score: 1

    Snowden has the new codes!

  21. what can it filter on? on Ask Slashdot: How Would You Stop a Debt Collection Scam From Targeting You? · · Score: 2

    If they are spoofing ANL data what criteria will be your blacklist be doing blocking by?

    Time for a new phone Number

  22. Interesting that this could be synced on Imagining the Post-Antibiotic Future · · Score: 0

    with the restructuring of our health care coverage here in the US.

    Coincidence?

  23. Sum Ting Wong on Science Magazine "Sting Operation" Catches Predatory Journals In the Act · · Score: 0

    Wi Tu Lo
    Bang Ding Ow

  24. Electric cars are a joke anyway on Car Dealers Complain To DMV About Tesla's Website · · Score: 1

    They just move the power generation to someone else's back yard.

    Why is there no hype around a CNG car that you can buy today?
    http://automobiles.honda.com/civic-sedan/civic-natural-gas.aspx

    It does not have any (large)(expensive) toxic batteries.
    It can be worked on buy a regular internal combustion mechanic with minimal special tools.
    You pay no gas tax.
    You do not have to pass emissions testing.
    It enjoys the same HOV/Clean Car status
    You fill it up in your garage. Never go to a gas station again.
    It has almost ZERO emissions (tail pipe).
    The infrastructure is already in place, hang a pump on the wall of your garage and plug the hose in when you park.
    The fuel cost is cents per gallon not dollars
    The performance is on par with gasoline.

    I'll tell you why, it doesn't have any exclusive patents (all expired) for corporate exploitation,
    or new technology to lock you into a brand.

  25. Re:12.04 is almost obsolete, even for a LTS versio on With XP's End of Life, Munich Will Distribute Ubuntu CDs · · Score: 1

    I don't know if U/12 is as bloated as some of the other releases but I'm betting it will bring a P4 to it's knees.

    I have tried test installs on older equipment and been far from pleased with performance,
    I suppose if you are used to dial up speeds this may not be a big issue.
    If my attention span has moved on before it can boot up I'm going to be looking for some other solution.