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  1. Euler has yet to be mentioned even once on Algorithm Challenge: Burning Man Vehicle Exodus · · Score: 1

    not. even. once. i call "cuban slashdot"

  2. Re:Ill placed worries on New Plan Lets Top HS Students Graduate 2 Years Early · · Score: 3, Insightful

    In short, people have never thought marrying at 14 a great idea. 16, on the other hand, we see Capulet/Shakespeare finds quite a good age for a girl to marry

    correct. you were also likely to die by 35 during the time of Bill.

  3. Re:Language evolves with how people use it... on Students Failing Because of Poor Grammar · · Score: 2, Informative

    There's little doubt the English language has evolved and, some argue, is always evolving.

    However, grammar and syntax rules for a human language are essentially no different than rules for a computer language. The rules are set to establish use and understanding.

    If I, suddenly decided, that every, second word, should be, separated by, commas then, it would, make this, sentence much, tougher to, use and, understand right?

    The rules can be archaic at times, but no less useful and necessary. Language efficiency is important. However, the language becomes less efficient if everyone is working from a slightly different set of rules, and it becomes near useless if it takes even longer to use and understand what is being said.

  4. Re:As far as the miscarriage one goes. . . on The Art of The Farewell Email · · Score: 1

    While for most there is no point in which you get over miscarriage (especially if it happens later in the pregnancy), my personal experience is that there is a big difference in a woman's state of emotion six days later and thirty days later.

    I don't think most personal issues qualify as a employment extension in the face of layoffs, however, this one warrants at least a few weeks of consideration.

    Everything else being equal, you're right. Personal problems are just that. However, the best employers show a measure of compassion in certain situations, even when it involves a little extra financial burden.

  5. Re:Looks great! on A Web App For Real-Time Collaborative Writing · · Score: 1

    who edits/revises this way in the real world? seriously.

    Maybe towards the final drafts this might work, when the revisions are semantic, grammatic or subjective word choice.

    IMHO, research papers seem unlikely to benefit from something like this.

  6. paint house... on What Would You Do As President? · · Score: 1

    ...red.

  7. I don't see a problem here on Turns Out Ubuntu Dell Costs $225 More · · Score: 3, Informative

    Other than stating the upgrades to windows are FREE! You still save $45. What I am missing?

    Inspiron Notebook 1420 N
    Intel® Core(TM) 2 Duo T5250 (1.5GHz/667Mhz FSB/2MB cache)
    Ubuntu version 7.04
    2GB Shared Dual Channel3 DDR2 at 667MHz
    Size: 160GB2 SATA Hard Drive (5400RPM)

    Price: $774

    Intel® Core(TM) 2 Duo T5250 (1.5GHz/667Mhz FSB/2MB cache)
    Genuine Windows® Vista Home Basic Edition
    Anti-glare, widescreen 14.1 inch display (1280x800)
    FREE! 2GB2 Shared Dual Channel3 DDR2 at 667MHz
    FREE! 160GB4 SATA Hard Drive (5400RPM)
    24X CD writer/DVD Combo Drive
    Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X3100
    Dell Wireless 1390 802.11g Mini-Card

    Price:$819

  8. Re:Which Korea? on PayPal Security Flaw Allows Identity Theft · · Score: 1

    North? South?

    Don't you mean: Old or Old?

  9. What about Non-profit orgs? on BellSouth Wants to Rig the Internet · · Score: 1


    What about non-profit organizations Mr. Smith? Do you plan to exort from them as well?

    Shameless greed by an ego run amok. Someone get this guy outta there.

  10. Re:Intermediate level? on The Definitive Guide to MySQL 5 · · Score: 1

    However, considering the average DB design skillz of a commonplace/low-rent PHP developer (or at least the ones I have had to clean up after).

    you now believe that the database design chapter was relative? you'd place money on the chapter helping civilization? you can see how someone would be so bothered to include a chapter on database design.

    Oh, you cursed and incomplete sentence! We shall never know your true meaning.

  11. Re: Dear Catholic cardinal archbishop of Vienna on Equal Time For Creationism · · Score: 1

    If you've got mod points, kick some to the parent. Catholic doctrine does allow for evolution.

    And you couldn't be more right about Catholics not knowing the tenants/doctrine of their own faith. I'm one who went to a diocesan grade school, catholic high school and university and still learn something new each week.

    Finally, please be sure to remember: wherever there are four catholics there's a fifth.

  12. Everybody... on Google Maps Creator Takes Browsers To The Limit · · Score: 5, Funny
  13. Re:Is it just me, or couldn't posts about Dev thin on Eclipse 3.1 Released · · Score: 1



    Here's a link that might help. This link might help as well.

    If you need help on what a "link" is though, you'll need to go here.

  14. Re:Where can we get the history of slahdot? on The History of Mozilla Firefox · · Score: 1

    ...or how about a history of slashdotting?

  15. God Bless the U.S. on House Approves Electronic ID Cards · · Score: 4, Insightful

    I'm glad I live in a country where privacy and personal freedoms are championed and the ideals of our...oh, wait. crap.

  16. first slashdot cliche on "Dark Alleys" on the Internet · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    again

  17. Re:Sexist on Rumored iPod Flash Leaked · · Score: 4, Funny

    Is he Korean?

  18. If you don't seek help here... on Open Source Advocate VP Chris Stone Leaves Novell · · Score: 2, Interesting


    Get help somewhere.

    ...Chris Stone, a respected open source advocate and the man often sited...

    tr.v. sited, siting, sites
    To situate or locate on a site: sited the power plant by the river.

    tr.v. cited, citing, cites
    To quote as an authority or example.

    Do it now, before it's too late.

  19. How exactly... on Sony Quietly Opening Retail Stores · · Score: 0, Redundant

    do you quietly open up a retail store?

    Onlooker: Is this going to be a Sony store? (points to Sony sign)
    Sony rep: No. It's a footlocker.
    Onlooker: oh...Not a Sony store?
    Sony rep. NO. It's a footlocker. Now move on... And remember to buy Sony!

  20. Won't Work for other Industries on Would You Bid for a Job? · · Score: 1


    There are too many complexities to introduce this into other industries, such as software programming.

    For example, a low bidder can easily write the code in such a way to ensure no one else can modify it. You know...like most code written in PERL.

  21. PCMCIA on DVD / Hard Drive Recorder With 28-Day Capacity · · Score: 4, Funny

    Personally, I am in favor of devices that carry PCMCIA because I like saying that acronym.

  22. Re:Great idea! on Robots in Hospitals · · Score: 1

    Old glory...for when the metal ones come for you...and they will!

    Check out the ad for Old Glory Robot Insurance here.

  23. Java - Not everyone's favorite apparently. on The History of Programming Languages · · Score: 1

    I just did a search for Java on The Language List and here is the result:

    Result of search for "Java":

    No matching entries found.

  24. Re:Old news! on Manure-Powered Generators On The Rise · · Score: 1


    For the record, I did state, "While this type of 'power' has been in use for a while, recent legislation has made it more widespread."

    However, you are technically correct...that and you like to SCREAM in your posts.

  25. Certification or Licensing? on Plumber, Electrician... Digitician? · · Score: 5, Interesting

    Just like *most* plumbers or electricians, shouldn't there be license granted by the state or other civic government for in-home techs? I say ABSOLUTELY!

    Consider the case where a so-called digitician shows up at grandma's house, does essentially nothing, and gets paid, then grandma, or her linux-loading, do-gooder grandson, should be able to file a grievence to have their license revoked.

    Overall, there should be some type of code enforcement.(pun!=intended).