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  1. Re:For some, this is actually wecomed news on Apple Spin-Off Hosts Enterprise App Stores · · Score: 1

    They were approved over a year ago here. We have to support them, but are not given any to train with for said support. You still need iTunes, as they expect you to back up your iPad or iPhone in case you mess it up and it gets wiped. But the iTunes install requires an Administrator login, which not too many users have. They're not locked down in any way except that, once they are synced to our Exchange server, we can remotely wipe them. But that requires them to be connected to the Internet and access to certain sites.

  2. Re:chinas program is an utter failure on Millions of Jellyfish Invade Nuclear Reactors · · Score: 1

    Sorry, been a while since I read up on it, but I'm sure you're right. If you can grow (close to) enough food for everyone and not have to use tons of fertilizer produced by a wasteful process, isn't that a good idea? And the fallow land makes a good place to raise sheep, cows, and chickens somewhat free-range.

  3. Re:French solution on Red Wine Counters Some Negative Health Effects of Microgravity · · Score: 1

    German wines are generally sweeter than those from other countries, and rarely have a very oaky flavor, though they can still be earthy. There are a few blended reds I like, and some blended whites, but my favorites are Riesling and Gewurztraminer, both somewhat sweet whites.

  4. Re:Hmmm on Netflix Announces Streaming Only Plans and Higher Prices for DVDs · · Score: 1

    I just (re)joined Netflix a little over a month ago. When I signed up they told me it would be $7.99 a month just streaming, or 9.99 for streaming + 1 DVD. My wife and I opted for just streaming. There's so much on there that neither of us have watched, and some interesting documentaries that are only available streaming.

  5. Re:Can't get premium TV without basic TV on Netflix Announces Streaming Only Plans and Higher Prices for DVDs · · Score: 1

    Good luck even finding an open Blockbuster any more. All the ones around here closed a couple years ago. And most Hollywood Videos closed too.

  6. Re:Yet *still* no full-sized soft drink on Man With 10 Million Air Miles Gets Plane Named After Him · · Score: 1

    They're getting paid more, yes, but with a negligible amount more training and experience, as well as fewer background checks it seems. I think the parent poster, though, was talking about the fact they are there to direct people in the event of a water landing, etc.

  7. Re:Grapes, not wine on Red Wine Counters Some Negative Health Effects of Microgravity · · Score: 1

    I have the opposite "problem". That much wine would make me throw up and give me a headache. Though those would be postponed until the next day, of course. Maybe I should just mix the two?

  8. Re:Apple sees the writing on the wall.. on Apple Wants To Block Some HTC Products From US Under Tariff Act of 1930 · · Score: 1

    I made ring tones for free well before the iPhone came out....

  9. Re:I'm not sure why this is modded funny on Apple Wants To Block Some HTC Products From US Under Tariff Act of 1930 · · Score: 1

    I see lots of people with iPhones (not a Pod), Android phones, and Sandisk MP3 players, as well as the odd Nokia phone or other cheap MP3 player. I really don't see all that many people around here rocking their iPod anymore, to be honest. Granted, the iPod is the best selling music player, but in my geographical area I see more Sandisk and Coby (et al) players.

  10. Re:It's a good thing too. on Red Wine Counters Some Negative Health Effects of Microgravity · · Score: 1

    If Jesus is real (I'm Christian, so I believe he is/was) and has no sense of humor (I'm pretty sure he does, but here's for arguments' sake), then I'm probably going to hell for laughing so hard at this.

  11. Re:French solution on Red Wine Counters Some Negative Health Effects of Microgravity · · Score: 1

    I personally prefer German red wines (I know!), but I can drink to that idea.

  12. Re:What about plausible deniability? on DOJ: We Can Force You To Decrypt That Laptop · · Score: 1

    Does truecrypt support a pre-boot environment?

  13. Re:chinas program is an utter failure on Millions of Jellyfish Invade Nuclear Reactors · · Score: 1

    Talk to Indian farmers. They were given the GMO crops that produced more food, but in the past 15-20 years they have gone back to the farming they've done for thousands of years. And they are having an even easier time feeding lots of Indian people as they did when using the GMO crops. Sustainable farming can and does provide food in large quantities. Yes there are starving people in India, but it's not an issue of the amount of food, but distribution.

  14. Re:chinas program is an utter failure on Millions of Jellyfish Invade Nuclear Reactors · · Score: 1

    And they also knew about crop rotation, by which you grow different crops each year/season and the land never goes unused. But in 3 years time you can grow, say, wheat there again, when you were growing something else there the past 3 years.

  15. Re:The rise of indie on RIAA Math: Sell 1 Million Albums, Still Owe $500k · · Score: 1

    Many people seem to forget that successful non-label artists generally were once label-signed artists. They just finished off their contract and then went on their merry way. The problem is that most artists are signed to make X number of albums over Y years, and they either can't come up with enough good stuff so they peter out, or the label vetos the music they want to put on an album. Many artists have their creativity tied down when signed to a label, as well.

  16. Re:Can we close Fox News yet? on Voicemail Hack Scandal Leads To Closure of UK Tabloid · · Score: 1

    I wish this point of view was more prevalent here in the US! So many people are calling for blood, but there's just no concrete evidence. Yes, she probably had something to do with the murder, but the jurors have to rule based on the evidence they are given, not on their gut feelings. I respect the decision they came to, and how they came to it. That said, I wish people would just let it rest now. I got tired of it when I happened to see Nancy Grace talking about the "tot mom" thing.

  17. Re:Good, maybe they'll get rid of Windows Phone on Microsoft's Hottest New Profit Center: Android · · Score: 1

    I need to remember that "jean test" line. Yes I steal most of my jokes from others, but I share them with people who don't read /. so it doesn't count.

  18. Re:When Is A Company.... on Microsoft's Hottest New Profit Center: Android · · Score: 1

    If it wasn't patented, it doesn't count. At least that's how I understand it.

  19. Re:Highly-trained my ass on Time To Close the Security Theater · · Score: 1

    Most of the TSA officers I've seen look like they just stepped out of the ghetto with their shiny new high school diplomas. I don't even think they're salaried employees. It looks like a barely-above-minimum-wage job. You can't expect to get professionals on $10 an hour.

    You misspelled GED. And minimum wage is just a hair over $5 an hour, so they're a decent amount above that. Still not really a living wage in many areas. Other than that you are completely correct.

  20. Re:TSA = Federal Government on Time To Close the Security Theater · · Score: 3, Informative

    Tried that, unfortunately it hasn't worked yet.

  21. Re:QA - Microsoft is really to blame. on The Most Dangerous Programming Mistakes · · Score: 1

    Most places don't see development as only a cost center because they reap real benefits from it. Granted, some companies do, but I haven't personally seen them.

  22. Re:Excellent! on Irish Judge Orders 13-Year-Old To Surrender Xbox · · Score: 1

    Aren't all punishments corporeal? Or are you sending them to hell?

    Maybe you meant corporal.

  23. Re:Save important pet lives...? on San Francisco Considers Ban On All Pet Sales · · Score: 1

    I agree with the idea that you don't hunt or fish unless you're going to eat it. Hos about I hunt you down, and then release you after you think I'm about to kill you? would you like that? I'm not a PETA member or anything, but I really do think it's cruel. And yes, I do fish, don't hunt but that's cause I don't have the time.

  24. Re:Amateur Geek on Are Fake Geeks Dooming Real Ones? · · Score: 1

    +1, and an extra +10 if you can actually define the word grok without using the phrase "you know". Seeing as the creator of the word couldn't even do that, I would be very impressed.

  25. Re:Faulty Premise on Are Fake Geeks Dooming Real Ones? · · Score: 1

    Reading, exercising your mind, I can think of many ways.

    Oh, and avoiding reality shows like Jersey Shore and Real Housewives of ****** like the plague.