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  1. Re:For those with less sense and less money on Erasing CDs By Using 150,000 Volts of Electricity · · Score: 1

    They should try to recover one with a can of siler spray paint. Might be an interesting test.

  2. Shouldn't it be on Skynet Becomes Aware, Launches Nuclear Attack · · Score: 1

    Shouldn't that be Gnu/SkyNet?

  3. Re:It is not OpenOffice on Don't Expect an OpenOffice/LibreOffice Merger · · Score: 1

    It is OpenOffice.org

    Shouldn't that be Gnu/OpenOffice.org?

  4. Re:Wouldn't it be a lot simpler on Google Tweaks Algorithm; EHow Traffic Plummets · · Score: 1

    Does 'expert sex change' really draw that much traffic? Is there also a site for non-experts?

  5. Re:Organic vs processed (toxic) sugar. on Is Sugar Toxic? · · Score: 1

    I did this then I clicked on this.

    Why do so many posters want us to know of their pervisions? Shouldn't such actions be done in private?

  6. Re:Dramatic effect and scientific precision on Is Sugar Toxic? · · Score: 1

    Maybe the governments forcing conversion of corn into ethanol will reduce the usage of corn syrup instead of sugar. It does make food much more expensive to the real economic challenged, but at least they wont get fat on cheap sweetening.

  7. Re:The Rosetta Stone! on Apple Sues Samsung Over Galaxy Phones and Tablets · · Score: 1

    It's not naturally black, it's probably not a rectangular shape in its original undamaged shape (tapered), and it's a stele, not a tablet.

    Don't sweat the small details. You can't get everything right. He at least [almost] got one right.

  8. Re:Kill the Invaders on FPS Gaming and the 'Just-World Hypothesis' · · Score: 1

    It doesn't matter if it's the North Korean army invading the United States or the American army invading Iraq.

    Protect your nation. Kill the invaders.

    Especially if they are little green pigs! CRUSH THEM ALL!!!

  9. Re:Comparitive Advantage on China Space Official Confounded By SpaceX Price · · Score: 1

    Also, once you launch the thing, there's no way to go fix something if it stops working. So you have to build a device that's capable of running for years with absolutely no maintainence.

    You can always just destroy it in orbit, littering space with its debris. You know, like China does.

  10. Re:Inevitable End Result on Amazon To Offer Ad-Supported Kindle · · Score: 1

    Maybe they should follow the model of "Pride and prejiduce and zombies". Take an existing book, and mark it up.

    For example, take "Harry Potter", and insert numerous Viagra and Insurance references, then sell that version for 10% off. "Voldamart streached out his crooked hand toward Harry Potter, and croaked 'Have you considered Mrs Reeds Home Style Peanut Butter? It's made with 30% real peanuts. 9 out of 10 mothers prefer it over other brands!'"

  11. Re:Buyers Remorse on Amazon To Offer Ad-Supported Kindle · · Score: 1

    Probably, but chances are most users, no matter how unobtrusive the ads may be, will likely regret not forking over the "extra" $25 to try and have at least ONE electronic experience that is ad-free, as one can hardly get away from advertising these days, no matter where you are.

    With electronics becomming so much smaller every year, expect ads to be added to things that are currently non electronic. Imagine one of those greeting card circuits installed in every condom sold, advertising aspirin when you open the package.

  12. Re:Well, as long as it makes their jobs easier... on NYPD Anti-Terrorism Cameras Used For Much More · · Score: 1

    I think I've seen this on "Cops".

    "These aren't my underpants!"

  13. Re:Tinfoil hat? on Eulogy For Groklaw · · Score: 0

    PJ wants to move on and go about her life.

    She's already working on other projects. She was last seen in Hawaii, sneaking out of a hospitals records room while holding a small signed piece of paper, and evilly laughing "They'll never find this now!"

  14. Skuld on Which Comic Character Is the Greatest Engineer? · · Score: 1

    I think Skuld would beat most of the wimps on his stupid list. Heck, Urd would probably be a lot better choice than his Marvell list of idiots.

  15. Washu on Which Comic Character Is the Greatest Engineer? · · Score: 1

    What about Washu? Isn't she the universes greatest scientist?

  16. Roasted on Celebrating 20 Years of Linux · · Score: 1

    To celebrate, we need some food tied to this. I suggest a nice flamed penguin.

  17. Do we keep it on Free DARPA Software Lets Gamers Hunt Submarines · · Score: 1

    If we catch a sub, do we get to keep it? I was looking at the jungle sub in a recent article, but would prefer one of these instead of one made using junked video game controllers. How mny tons of cocaine would one of these be able to carry (that being the measurements from the previous article).

  18. Re:No. on Is Science Just a Matter of Faith? · · Score: 2

    Now if a catholic priest could repeatedly turn his wine into a substance that tests out as blood

    Do you really want to know that you are a cannibal if you attend church?

    "Come to church this Sunbday, and Father Michael will feed you human blood and flesh. Bring your own sauce."

  19. Re:No. on Is Science Just a Matter of Faith? · · Score: 1

    Just because we don't have every single skeleton of your ancesters between you and the original pond scum doesn't disprove evolution. Missing data does not disprove a theory.

    If creationists were required this sort of proof, then they would be required to provide all names and birth certificates between them and Adam. Just to show how hard this can be, look at poor Obama, who cannot find his own birth certificate or even anyone who knows which hospital he was born in. This doesn't prove that he does not exist.

  20. Re:No. on Is Science Just a Matter of Faith? · · Score: 1

    From what I've heard,string theory was started based on the fact that many of the equations used for quantum mechanics were the same as those used for vibrating strings. Someone noticed that interesting fact, and thus the theory started. It was a case of fitting the equations to the known facts.

  21. Re:No. on Is Science Just a Matter of Faith? · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    "Is your hypothesis testable?" If the answer is "yes", it's science, if the answer is "no", it's religion.

    Sligjht modification to your theory. You need to add a "Does this involve global warming" option to the non-testable section, or you will get horribly flamed. Anything that claims proof of global warming is automatically deemed factual and immediately bypasses the testable question. For example: "A monkey ate more bananas than usual today, which proves Global Warming exists and is caused by man" would be a typical GW proof. Or "My monkeys poop looked like the Virgin Mary, which proves that God hates anti-GW advocates" would also be an acceptable scientific proof.

  22. Re:7.4 != 9.2 Not even close. on 7.4-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Off Japan; Tsunami Alert Issued · · Score: 1

    It actually makes it easier to do a quick comparison if you understand logorithms even a little bit.

    It's easier to see that 7. 4 9.2 and quickly compare the magnitudes than it is to see that 400000002000000000 and do a quick comparison of the magnitudes involved. Maybe you'd prefer scientific notation instead (4x10^72x10^9)? [Note: I don't have my log tables available so the conversions are only approximate. Don't worry about the details, only the display format is being compared here.]

  23. Re:Really?!?! on Software Firm Looking To Hire Naked Coders · · Score: 1

    You don't have to be worried about a naked man pulling a gun on you.

    I think.

    If I have a naked guy in front of me, I don't think that a gun is what I'm most worried about getting pointed at me.

  24. Car analogy on NASA Green-lights $16.5M To Advance Future Jets · · Score: 1

    The current airlines are like Chevy's and Chrystler's. They want to switch over to something like Kia's and Yugo's.

  25. Re:hybrid gas turbine engine? on NASA Green-lights $16.5M To Advance Future Jets · · Score: 1

    Any clue how this 'hybrid turbo-electric engine' is supposed to work?

    They are going to use wind turbines to extend the limited gas range. Expect to see wind farms extablished on the top of most commercial airplanes soon.