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  1. Re:Too bad... on Israel's Iron Dome Missile Defense Shield Actually Works · · Score: 1

    Antarctica?

  2. Re:I had anticipated this a long time ago on Android Hits 73% of Global Smartphone Market · · Score: 3, Insightful

    I've got iOS6 on my 4S, and haven't noticed any slowdown.

  3. Re:Still going on The Empire In Decline? · · Score: 1

    Even when I jump from full screen app to full screen app, I do it by clicking the taskbar. AFAICT, the only way to jump to another app in Win 8 is to alt-tab for 15 minutes until you get to the one you want, or go to the Metro screen and find which of the 100 tiles you want.

  4. We need alternatives that can't be jammed on Battery-Powered Transmitter Could Crash A City's 4G Network · · Score: 1

    I want loud drums in Morse Code!

  5. Re:Be Up-To-Date, Hide Your Age on Ask Slashdot: Finding Work Over 60? · · Score: 1

    You might want to dye your hair if you're gray, although I wouldn't go that far.

    If you only have one or two hairs left, dye would be a waste of time anyway.

  6. Re:Other than "You have terminal cancer," on Man Charged £2,000 For Medical Records Stored On Obsolete System · · Score: 1

    Even if it's replacing their olde 8088 DOS system? ;)

  7. Re:Just... on Microsoft's Hidden Windows 8 Feature: Ads · · Score: 2

    I'd think that anything involving the middle finger while using Windows would cause a whole bunch of false positives.

  8. If you think about it, the win makes sense on Barack Obama Retains US Presidency · · Score: 1

    Obama already had the 47%. He only needed another 3. Romney only had 1%. He had to get another 49 to win. Obama had an unfair advantage!

  9. Re:Donald Trump on Barack Obama Retains US Presidency · · Score: 1

    It is now official. Donald Trump is revolting!

  10. Re:Kansas City, MO on U.S. Election Day In Progress: What's Been Your Experience? · · Score: 1

    Also KCMO. Haven't voted yet. I'll probably get there between 5-6PM. Hoping lines won't be too bad.

  11. Re:Already too late. on Is It Time To Commit To Ongoing Payphone Availability? · · Score: 1

    I'm pretty sure the payphones in my neighborhood were stolen and sold for their metal long ago.

  12. Re:If the USA was a true democracy on New Jersey Residents Displaced By Storm Can Vote By Email · · Score: 1

    Meh! If I'm going to be ruled by a cartoon dog, I'd rather live in a Goofycracy.

  13. Re:Any sufficiently advanced technology.. on Physicist Explains Cthulhu's "Non-Euclidean Geometry" · · Score: 1

    Fart Apps are a true sign of divinity. However, iOS6 maps are a tool of Satan, designed to lure you into dangerous places.

  14. Re:Please please ... on FTC Whacks "Rachel From Card Holder Services" · · Score: 1

    Sorry, but even if someone was truly "whacked", it's only temporary. "Rachel" will be replaced by "Sally", and the scam will continue.

  15. Re:So what he really means is... on Apple CEO Likens Surface To Car That Flies, Floats · · Score: 1

    Considering Microsoft's track record, I'd be very uneasy about a flying/floating car from them. At least my PC doesn't fall on anyone when it crashes.

  16. Re:not a shill on Microsoft Releases Windows 8 · · Score: 1

    I use the Start Button everytime I want to shutdown Windows.

  17. Re:or, on Is Non-Prescription ADHD Medication Use Ever Ethical? · · Score: 1

    I know this is /. where saying "pharma evil!" automatically gets you mod points, but do you seriously have any fucking clue what you are talking about, or are you being self-righteous to be self-righteous? Many of the drugs available for ADD are available in generic form(including the Adderall mentioned in TFA) meaning that the amount of money the pharmaceutical industry makes off of it isn't nearly as big as you make it out to be. The drug I take costs less than $1/day, company that makes it probably only makes 10 cents on it, probably even less. So your big conspiracy is that someone is plotting to steal $30 a year from me?

    Sorry, I forgot, this is /., "EVERYONE IS EVIL BUT ME, I AM THE ONLY ONE THAT MAKES MONEY IN A MORAL FASHION, BOW BEFORE MY SUPERIORITY!"

    Keep in mind that if you multiply that $30 a year by 10 million patients, you're getting into Mitt Romney territory in money. So, yes, it does pay them to have as many people as possible on that stuff.

  18. Re:Your kid can use Windows 8? on Are Windows XP/7 Users Smarter Than a 3-Year-Old? · · Score: 1

    Shitting outside is fine if you're using your phone. But I'm not taking my desktop outside while I shit!

  19. Re:OFFS on Windows RT vs. Windows 8 Could Burn Consumers · · Score: 1

    It's ironic. One tablet run on ARM, and the other costs an ARM (and leg).

  20. Re:I never expected my iPad to run OSX application on Windows RT vs. Windows 8 Could Burn Consumers · · Score: 1

    Maybe they're hoping people will buy the RT version, then say "Oh ****" and buy the other one in January. Two sales for the big M.

  21. Re:Big surprise on Iran Running Out of Physical Currency, Satellite Broadcasts Dropped in Europe · · Score: 1

    The US might be evil, but it's not insane. The jury is out on Iran. ImmaDinnerJob's rhetoric about blowing Israel off the map is certainly insane. The only way to know if he'd actually do it is to let him have a nuke, and even the Russians & Chinese aren't thrilled about THAT.

  22. It figures on Malware Is 'Rampant' On Medical Devices In Hospitals · · Score: 0

    Everyone knows that hospitals are full of viruses. Obviously, not just the expected variety.

  23. Rings on Beware the Rings of Pluto · · Score: 1

    I always thought I had to worry about the rings around Uranus!

  24. Re:same electronic chips on Texas Schools Using Electronic Chips To Track Students; Parents In Uproar · · Score: 1

    Agreed! And mine doesn't even work that well in those few inches; I'm always having the reader not work until I practically ram my card into it.

  25. Re:Good on $3,000 Tata Nano Car Coming To US · · Score: 1

    Depends on the car. Some of my older cars were on death's door after 5 years (which oddly enough was how long it took to pay them off). OTOH, my 10 y/o Saturn is still going strong with over 170K miles on it.