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  1. Older technology is ALWAYS better.... on Boston Police Chief: Facial Recognition Tech Didn't Help Find Bombing Suspects · · Score: 1

    I mean, 20 years ago we had the ability to do this:

    http://youtu.be/qHepKd38pr0

    and 15 years later, it still has it's uses:

    http://youtu.be/KiqkclCJsZs

  2. Great News.....! on Russia's Internet Blacklist Law Takes Effect · · Score: 0

    I see absolutely no potential for abuse!

  3. Well... (no pun inteded) on No Microbes In First Sample From Lake Vostok · · Score: 1

    ... I'm sure there's bacteria down there now from the Drill Bit.... DOH!

  4. Re:Hell yeah on GAO Sting Finds More Fake Military Parts From China · · Score: 1

    In Soviet Russia, manufacturers bring China to diner.... Your right, no one is reading this far down.. I think....

  5. Re:Bombs.. on Giant Chinese Desert Mystery Structure Solved · · Score: 1

    If it was explosive oridinance, not a precision laser. :) (with Shark attached hopefully)

  6. Re:Bombs.. on Giant Chinese Desert Mystery Structure Solved · · Score: 1

    Unless the damage was FROM the satellite *wink* *wink*...

  7. Re:Show me the money! on VMware, a Falling Giant? · · Score: 1

    Awesome.... ....... Giggdy!

  8. Double Slot proof no? on Fermi Lab's New Particle Discovery in Question · · Score: 1

    Was it being observed? I like the fact the results change with every observation of data.. does that data sense new observations and change suit? The implications are fascinating!

  9. obligatory..... on NASA Worker Falls To His Death On Launch Pad · · Score: 1

    In Soviet Russia, Launch Pad falls on you!

  10. In Soviet Russia... on Russian Payment Processor Runs Massive Scareware Operation · · Score: 1

    Payment Processor pays Scareware... errrr....wait... tssssssssss.... bah!...

  11. Re:Some things change, some things don't on Reminiscing Old School Linux · · Score: 1

    Hahaha.. BitchX.. now that brings back fond memories... remember running your own IRC Server just to dejoin/join and nuke people who bothered you? :)... thanks for the memory jog!

  12. mmmm all nighter hair pulling compile time wasting on Reminiscing Old School Linux · · Score: 1

    I cut my teeth on Slackware .9 something that I had to download on an OS/2 box I had built.. yes.... OS/2... I had to download the floppies.. no ISO image at the time... I think eventually they allowed a generic TFTP or FTP session to download all the dependencies but that wasn't until years later and even on Dialup, it took hours... God, I can remember having to know ABSOLUTELY what hardware was inside the system I built.. I mean EVERYTHING in order to compile the kernel proper... and then after hours of work and Q&A with the config, you'd get the dreaded kernel panic.... Then back to the drawing board... Yeah, it was an effing nightmare, but man did I learn a lot... and I don't recall getting much sleep. Once Lynx was installed and vi and pine (do they still make pine?) I was set... But don't get me started on X-windows and Trident video drivers... I will start swinging....

    I also remember (fondly) at some point in the compilation process (in verbose) I think I saw a mention of killing Kenny.. and the term, My God, they killed Kenny! You Bastards!

  13. Balance... on Sir Patrick Stewart · · Score: 1

    This should bring balance to any future X-Men movies..... .... and to the Universe! Congratulations Sir Stewart ;)

  14. tss....ah! on The Star Wars Christmas Special Still Exists · · Score: 0

    God I can remember watching this as a kid and being so angry that I waited with such anticipation for such a momentous piece of unwatchable crap. AND I had to sit through endless incomprehensible singing... I distinctly remember thinking to my self WHY ON EARTH are they singing in the Star Wars Universe?? I will murder to get those precious hours back from my childhood.

  15. Re:Commendable... on SETI@Home Install Leads To School Tech Supervisor's Resignation · · Score: 0

    I love that it took 5 different technology companies to figure out why the PCs were running slow.

    The first 4 have never heard of the Task Manager.

    *sigh*... I see this waaaaaaaaaaaayyyyyyyyy toooooooooooooo often.... but hey, it keeps me in business ;)

  16. Huh... on Spring Design Sues Barnes & Noble Over Nook IP · · Score: 2, Informative

    This is unbelievable.... how can a Company as reputable as Barnes and Noble do something this heinous...

    What next, a fledgling songwriter will have his lyrics "borrowed" by the next great rap star....

    When in Rome, carry a big stick or a rabid Lawyer! :)

  17. Re:Thomas Edison ??? on Wireless Power Demonstrated · · Score: 1

    I'm pretty sure he fried elephants also.... just my 2cents....

  18. *sigh* on Wireless Power Demonstrated · · Score: 1

    Edison??? Really?? Puhleeze........!

  19. Shower Man! on Daydreaming Is Really Complex Problem-Solving · · Score: 1

    I have solved some pretty complex network and server issues by simply meditating on them in the shower.... works like a charm, first thing in the morning, fresh from the day before.... Daydreaming and Meditation are pretty close in nature....I'm not surprised @ all by this article....

  20. Lets just Add a few letters to this title! on Town Fights Cricket Plague With Led Zeppelin · · Score: 1

    Town Fights Crickets Plagued with Led Zeppelin

  21. Re:Anyone remember Terminate, the comm program? on Best Easter Eggs and Other Software Surprises · · Score: 1

    WOW... Now that brings back memories... I loved Terminate! Telemate / ProComm Plus had NOTHING on Terminate... That was the most feature rich terminal dialer I have ever had the pleasure of using... I miss those days... never got the Easter Egg though...

  22. Family Entertainment Centers on Activision Wants To Bring Guitar Hero To Arcades · · Score: 1

    You don't see many arcades around anymore but the hot spots now (AFAIK) are Family Entertainment Centers (i.e. Go-Carts, Put-Put-Golf, Water Parks). All FEC's have an inhouse repair technician because ALL peripheral devices (such as Guns, Rifles, etc...) get hammered on.... I don't see how the Guitar could possibly hold up... Can anyone say "Carbon Fiber"?

  23. Replica Frostmourne Sword on Review: Wrath of the Lich King · · Score: 1

    FYI, you can purchase an authentic replica of the sword of the Lich King @ http://www.epicweapons.com/

  24. Re:Go Satellite instead... on HD Radio Recording In the US? · · Score: 1

    The downside is of course that while Satellite radio works everywhere, HD radio only works if you're within 50 feet of the transmitter.

    Umm... you must receive A LOT of EM Radiation living at least "50 feet" from of a transmitter.... I'm sure you meant 50 miles ;)

  25. Re:They just wanted... on Two AI Pioneers, Two Bizarre Suicides · · Score: 1

    Funny enough, at first I read "Geek Tragedy" in your response, not "Greek Tragedy", but in reality, I guess it doesn't matter ;)