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  1. Re:Same about the PS3. on Blue Blu-ray · · Score: 2, Funny

    I hope the word "teledildonics" gets added to the SCIGEN database. I know I just added it to my system's dictionary.

  2. Re:Kids say the darnest things... on Kids Say Email is Dead · · Score: 5, Funny

    Kids can't/won't string together solid thoughts

    It's true!

  3. Re:Isn't all time travel impossible? on Testing Einstein's 'Spooky Action at a Distance' · · Score: 4, Funny

    Relatively speaking, of course.

  4. Re:USA's first plan, not America's First on America's First Cellulosic Ethanol Plant · · Score: 4, Funny

    You forgot Poland

  5. I say, hot! on Identify Galaxies Using Spare Wetware Cycles · · Score: 2, Funny

    It's Galaxy: Hot or not?

    (really, it's elliptical or spiral, but whatever)

  6. Re:Sony wouldn't lie... on Sony Says UMD Is Here To Stay · · Score: 1, Informative

    I tried to mod you funny, but accidentally clicked on overrated. Unfortunately, the new mod system doesn't wait for me to hit the moderate button, so sorry about that. But by submitting this, I undo the mod. Neat!

  7. Re:probably not a sale on Both Sides of the PS3 Price Cut Rumor · · Score: 1

    Makes you wonder what he meant by "best buy.. ughh" then.

  8. Re:Spousal Abuse on Google Desktop Now on Linux · · Score: 1

    I had no idea homeless people at soup kitchens wrote software. I'm ready to get rich. My new software development model : Hobosourcing

  9. Mea Culpa on Companies That Clean Up Bad Online Reputations · · Score: 1

    grammer

    I guess that's what the Preview button is for.

  10. Oblig on Companies That Clean Up Bad Online Reputations · · Score: 1

    The are several firms that now sell their services

    Are there companies that clean up bad online grammer?

  11. Re:Got me hooked on science on TV's "Mr. Wizard," Don Herbert, Dies At 89 · · Score: 1

    It's funny how strong an impression this show made on people. I remember a few weeks back, people were arguing about the Greenpeace/Apple fiasco and somebody mentioned styrofoam. Instantly, my mind pictured the episode where he made a styrofoam fish by heating the foam balls in a mold. Is there somebody doing a science show for kids these days? I'd do it, but I swear to damn much.

  12. Re:Couldn't be more ranty, or wrong on Apple's DRM Whack-a-Mole · · Score: 1

    I have my name and phone number engraved on the back of my iPod, with the hope that if I ever did lose it, someone might get in contact with me. Alternately, if it was stolen I hope that seeing my name on the back of it would slowly drive them mad with guilt.

  13. I just wanted to take a break. on The Apple II At 30 · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    Why am I wasting time here? I should proofread my Physics term paper. I call for a moratorium on Apple fluff pieces during finals week.

  14. Re:AND McCain's cluelessness on software patents on McCain Wants Ballmer For His Cabinet · · Score: 1

    But I believe that if elected, he will do everything to keep those damn kids off of America's lawn.

  15. Version 2.0 on A Look Beneath the 'Surface' · · Score: 1

    Cool, so a more precise version could be implemented by utilizing ultraviolet light instead. Plus, it would give you a tan as you used it. AH! MY EYES!!!

  16. Re:In other news on Zune Team Getting Amnesty for iPod Use · · Score: 1

    So why is there a greater effort to convince everyone to moderate incorrectly than to convince /. to make funny mods boost karma?

  17. Re:Environmentalism is also religion... on 26 Common Climate Myths Debunked · · Score: 1

    If you were a real hippy you'd smoke a J and calm the fuck down.

  18. Re:Well then on RIAA Claims Ownership of All Artist Royalties For Internet Radio · · Score: 1

    IANAL, but I would advise writing your own songs or limit yourself to songs in the public domain.

    I'm sorry I even have to say that, but too many people are too lawsuit happy. That said, some of my finest work is stream of consciousness jazz vocals I belt out while I'm waiting for my conditioner to do its thing.

  19. Re:Finally on NIN Releases Garageband Sources For 3 New Tracks · · Score: 4, Interesting

    I don't care if you don't like NIN's music, you have to admire how they are approaching the new medium and embracing a new environment. I will buy their CD just to have that heat sensitive label. NIN 'gets it' in my opinion.

    Absolutely. I'm a music student in a program for digital arts and experimental media*, and I think it's fantastic to see a well established band taking steps to move the music industry forward. I don't care for NIN music (like, at all), but you have to hand it to them, I haven't seen anyone else do more to connect with their fan base, educate interested parties in the process of modern production and composition, and build interest about a new release. With the option of digital distribution, I can use techniques such as this to market my music (and hopefully monetize it through instructional downloads/official tab PDFs) while remaining free of an RIAA contract. If Trent were here, I'd say "good show." I'd probably also say "cheer up dude."

    *University of Washington, Seattle if you care. :)

  20. What's up, neuroscientists? on Scientists Identify Genes Activated During Learning And Memory · · Score: 1

    Okay, I read TFA and I'm a bit curious how this works, having no idea how neuroscience lab work is conducted. They say that they use a computer to test how the factors, CREB and ZIF something react with specific genes. How is this done?

  21. Re:Bottom line... on PS3, Xbox Having Disappointing Christmas Season · · Score: 1

    I can think of only one reason you would want to see that film, and I'm happy to let you know that you can now download pornography via the internet.

  22. Re:Critique on Sony Behind Fake YouTube Viral Campaign · · Score: 1
    People do not use colons on the internet.

    In a grammatical sense, yes. However, I guess it depends on what definitions you have for "use" and "colon." Filters prevent me from providing an example.

    H.

  23. Re:_other_ parts of the body on Study Shows Cell Phones Safe · · Score: 1

    I carry my cell phone in my pants pocket. Is it safe?

    I know this gets said a lot, but I can't imagine a situation where it will ever be more appropriate. RTFA

  24. Re:Not at all like MythBusters on Study Shows Cell Phones Safe · · Score: 1

    for the obvious reason that sifting through hundreds of thousands of medical records accumulated over many years and applying complex statistical models to them does not make for compelling television.

    I don't know. Have you ever watched Nova?

  25. Evolution? on 'This Spartan Life' Meets NPR · · Score: 4, Funny
    What's pretty impressive to learn is that all of the hours of Halo 2 played online cumulatively add up to more then 10,000 years worth of Spartan living, all without any apparent evolution.

    I haven't played Halo 2, but I assume that there is no evolution because there is no breeding. That would, however, explain Halo's popularity amongst frat boys.