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  1. Re:Full stop on FDA Approves First Drug Derived From Marijuana Plant (wsj.com) · · Score: 3, Insightful

    It may not be patented, but rather, kept secret by the company.

  2. Problem solved... on A CO2 Shortage is Causing a Beer and Meat Crisis in Britain (qz.com) · · Score: 1
  3. Re:Its About Time on US Files Criminal Charges Against Theranos's Elizabeth Holmes, Ramesh Balwani (wsj.com) · · Score: -1, Troll

    Diversity.

  4. I hadn't noticed. Seems useful. on It's 2018 and USB Type-C Is Still a Mess (androidauthority.com) · · Score: 4, Insightful

    I admit to not looking at these things closely. However, all of my devices now have USB-C and I find it very convenient. I haven't noticed any charging time issues, but I haven't really been paying attention. Maybe for the casual user (most of us), USB-C has worked pretty well?

  5. Or legalize drugs so that they are cheap and the user doesn't need to steal to get them?

  6. If a private business fails, it goes away. Government can't fail, it can only grow.

  7. Hahahahahaha!!!! Thank you for that. You made my day!

  8. Re:comparison on NASA To Pay More For Less Cargo Delivery To the Space Station (arstechnica.com) · · Score: 5, Informative

    Nope. Read the whole article. Prices are still cheaper because of the private sector's involvement.

  9. From the article: Even so, the report is not all bad news for SpaceX. In comparing prices, the inspector general said that SpaceX should receive credit for the capacity to return cargo to Earth, a capability that Orbital ATK’s Cygnus spacecraft does not have. The company, along with NASA, were also credited with lowering costs in the overall launch market by pushing through development of the Falcon 9 rocket. “Officials believe competition has contributed to lower prices for NASA launches,” the report states. “NASA officials reviewed past launch pricing and found the cost for a basic Atlas V configuration decreased by roughly $20 million per launch after the Falcon 9 became eligible in 2013 to compete for launch services contracts through the Agency’s Launch Services Program.

  10. List of most selective colleges. on More Colleges Than Ever Have Test-Optional Admissions Policies (theconversation.com) · · Score: 1
  11. Maybe pre-AI was racist? on New York City Moves To Create Accountability For Algorithms (propublica.org) · · Score: 1

    AI doesn't know to "look the other way." When people are in charge, they can take a subtle hint (give more to this group, don't mention this group if they commit a crime, etc.). We just need to inject a Social Justice Warrior loop into these AIs.

  12. Re:There's only one promise that matters on FCC Explains How Net Neutrality Will Be Protected Without Net Neutrality Rules (arstechnica.com) · · Score: 1

    ...and consumers reserve the right to take their money elsewhere.

  13. So, let me get this straight? on FCC Explains How Net Neutrality Will Be Protected Without Net Neutrality Rules (arstechnica.com) · · Score: 1

    I can choose an ISP that I like the best, and the FCC will only be interested in making sure that ISP lives up to their policies and promises?

  14. Re:Fast lanes is not against Net Neutrality on Comcast Hints At Plan For Paid Fast Lanes After Net Neutrality Repeal (arstechnica.com) · · Score: 1

    My kingdom for some mod points!

  15. Unintended consequences? on New Law Bans California Employers From Asking Applicants Their Prior Salary (sfgate.com) · · Score: 1

    Aren't men, in general, more aggressive with salary negotiations? Won't they, disproportionately, be the ones to report their "former salary" to the new employer?

  16. Re:Unacceptable on Tesla Faces Lawsuit For Racial Harassment In Its Factories (mercurynews.com) · · Score: 1

    Agreed, but how much is that worth, monetarily speaking?

  17. Re: AND THEY ARE SO INEXPENSIVE on Is the Chromebook the New Android Tablet? (computerworld.com) · · Score: 2
  18. ASUS C302CA on Is the Chromebook the New Android Tablet? (computerworld.com) · · Score: 1

    I'm about to switch. I've got a Galaxy Note Pro 12.2" that I've been using for several years. However, I'm going to switch to the ASUS C302CA. I'm just waiting for the Android app support to be a bit more stable.

  19. First time for everything! on Half the Universe's Missing Matter Has Just Been Finally Found (newscientist.com) · · Score: 1

    I think that this is the first time the phrase "Has Just Been Finally Found" has been used, ever: https://www.google.com/search?...

  20. Re:A wise move on London Has Decided To Ban Uber (recode.net) · · Score: 1

    So, you had various choices and you went with the one you wanted?

  21. What percentage of the population understands what net neutrality is and what percentage of those people are big enough activists to protest?

  22. Not possible on Climate Change Could Wipe Out a Third of Parasite Species, Study Finds (nytimes.com) · · Score: 0, Troll

    Not possible. All global warming changes must be bad. No exceptions. The 2 out of 3 parasite species left will mutate into killer variants unless we embrace Marxism now.

  23. We are seeing a return to the rule of law. Whatever else President Trump has done, he seems to have been pretty consistent in this area.

  24. Harder to create jobs? on European Court Rules Companies Must Tell Employees of Email Checks (reuters.com) · · Score: 1

    As a company, or someone wishing to start one, has to deal with more and more regulation, when do they just shrug?