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  1. Re:Old news (like 1980 old) on Researchers Demonstrate Quantum Levitation · · Score: 1

    I think the difference between the new video and the one you posted is that in the new video, the superconductor can be placed in any position and it will stay in that orientation, and can have its orientation changed manually at any time. Your video, I think they imply that the positioning is locked in during the cooling process, and cannot be changed until it warms and is cooled again. So, this aspect of the material seems new.

  2. Re:Someone didn't do enough data collection... on The Data Crunching Prowess of Barack Obama · · Score: 1

    At best you can call him a snake oil salesmen at worst he's a delusional sociopath who doesn't live in the same reality as the rest of us.

    Isn't that the definition of a US politician?

  3. Here's the blog post where they defend themselves on Netflix Creates Qwikster For DVD Only Business · · Score: 1

    http://blog.netflix.com/2011/09/explanation-and-some-reflections.html

    The customers in the comment thread REALLY seem happy. Everyone is going to love two bills, two services, two everything. I cancelled today.

  4. Re:so let me get this right... on New Sony PSN ToS: Class Action Waiver Included · · Score: 1

    Come on now, you're not being really fair. Used car salesman haven't really been criticized as much as Sony has in the last decade. I'd say you need to apologize to the used car salesmen out there.

  5. Cyberdyne did it first on Single-Chip DIMM To Replace Big Sticks of RAM · · Score: 1

    Neural Net CPU

    I think the terminators want their technology back. Is it time for SkyNet yet?

  6. But how did he get there...? on Satellite Captures Burning Man From Space · · Score: 1

    How did a burning man get into space? I assume he has an on-board oxygen supply to allow for this combustion to happen in a vacuum?

  7. Re:Practical use? on Samsung and VMWare Bringing Virtualization to Android · · Score: 1

    It would sure seem to make for some nicely hard to detect root kits. Your trojan can spin up a VM where it will be harder to detect as a rogue process inside the main OS. Have fun with that!

  8. Re:I'm afraid this means vodka rationing, boys on Russian Supply Vehicle To ISS Burns · · Score: 2

    I'm pretty sure Vladimir Komarov would disagree with you... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soyuz_1.

    Also, there seem to be quite a few Russian space program deaths: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soviet_space_program#Incidents_and_setbacks

  9. Re:Pedestrian problems? on Roundabout Revolution Sweeping US · · Score: 1

    If this really is a problem for you, I suggest you let others drive for you. Seriously, if you can't keep track of all that is going on around you when you are behind the wheel, you are a far more dangerous thing than a roundabout. How is this scenario any different than a regular right turn at a green light intersection? What would you do then if there were a pedestrian? Do us all a favor and turn in your keys before you kill someone. This should not be a question we have to answer for you. By the way, I live in a town right next to Carmel, and for them, it works. There are lots of roundabouts all over the north side of Indianapolis, and I rarely see accidents. They have dramatically improved traffic, especially on keystone avenue.

  10. Re:Siblings... on Capcom Announces Unreplayable Game · · Score: 1

    I never said I would even consider this game for my kids (nor even mentioned their ages...). I was commenting on the precedence this will set, even for games I would let them play.

  11. Siblings... on Capcom Announces Unreplayable Game · · Score: 1

    I don't get it at all. I have two kids. Both will want to play the game. So, I have to get two identical copies so they can each play? That's absurd. Hell, even games like Mario Kart DS allow two systems to play at the same time with only ONE cartridge! Seriously CAPCOM, what the hell are you thinking.

  12. No. on Japanese Scientist Creates Meat Substitute From Sewage · · Score: 1

    Just no. If it comes down to me eating my own shit (reprocessed or not) or death... well, it would be a tough decision.

  13. Sponsored by 2 dems and a republican on Senate Bill Could Make It Illegal To Upload Lip-Synced Videos · · Score: 1

    The senators that proposed this gem: Klobuchar (D-MN), Cornyn (R-TX), Coons (D-DE).

    Coons is famous for being a Republican and then changing to Democrat, so this is truly a bipartisan offering. Isn't great when the two parties can stop fighting and agree on something?

    I just wish they could start agreeing on something, you know, useful, and not blatantly supporting the MAFIAA's antiquated 20th century business models. Frankly, it should be in everyone's best interest that nobody who touches this bill get re-elected. If this doesn't completely show how deep the lobby is up the US government's ass, I'm not sure what actually would.

    Seriously, how is this in anyone's best interest except the RI/MPAA? "We the people" should be "We the corporation" i guess...

  14. Re:Seriously, what the fuck! on How Citigroup Hackers Easily Gained Access · · Score: 1

    It isn't a hack any more than a file is protected on your computer because it has an obscure name. This is no different than if they had left all their customer files on a server that any customer could log into using their own credentials. Just because it was a query parameter and "virtual" file doesn't mean we shouldn't treat it any different. This would have been caught by ANY outside security audit, so I'm guessing they never had any done. They can charge $3 for a 15 second transaction at the ATM, but they can't afford any real security or audits. Just wow. Next up, log in using your facebook credentials!

  15. Re:how they know on Palin Fans Deface Paul Revere Wikipedia Page · · Score: 5, Informative

    From reading, it appears that based on the edit history, the same people trying to edit the Revere page are frequent (positive) contributors to the Palin page.

  16. Re:so what? on Google Founders' Jets Caught On WSJ's Radar · · Score: 2, Insightful

    I wish all evangelical vegetarians and vegans would stop breathing. All the hot air and CO2 they're emitting could be greatly reduced with their own asphyxiation.

  17. Re:ISPs Underestimate? on Netflix Isn't Swamping the Internet · · Score: 1

    There is "knowing" and then there is "acknowledging". Even if they knew it, do you really think they'd tell people the exact numbers? I'm guessing that is considered "trade secret" and protected.

  18. Re:300,000 years to get there on Gliese 581d Confirmed as 'Habitable' Exoplanet · · Score: 1

    I never figured my comment would lead to a Goodwin. Oh well! That's what I get for trying to think about what would happen if a small subset of us were all trapped on a ship for a few thousand millennium... but oh well :-) I suppose even in 300,000 years someone will still be there Goodwinning threads!

  19. Re:300,000 years to get there on Gliese 581d Confirmed as 'Habitable' Exoplanet · · Score: 1

    You are assuming without lack of new stimuli in the closed environment of a space craft that humans would still evolve. There have been reports that humans are no longer evolving even here on earth, since at least the last few thousand years.

  20. Re:Buzzwords! on Samsung Unveils New 10" Retina Display · · Score: 3, Informative

    HD refers to resolution, not pixel density. A 100' screen at 1920x1080 resolution would not have a very high pixel density, assuming the resolution is mapped 1:1 onto the pixels. Pixel density, on the other hand, would be quite high if the screen was only 3". "Retina", if you use Apple's terms, means that 1' away, your eyes cannot see the pixels. This generally implies a pixel density of over 270 pixels per inch. Most LCD monitors are between 72 and 96ppi. Some may hit 120, but nothing close to this new display. That is why they are using Apple's term which describes density, not resolution.

  21. Re:seeing is believing on Engineers Find Nuclear Meltdown At Fukushima Plant · · Score: 1

    From what I read, there is a water level sensor that wasn't working. When they fixed it, the water level was way down. However, since the temperatures were between 100-120C, it meant the reaction was slowed, implying that the rods *were* below the water line at its lower level. This is how they were able to get the assessment. So, the water level is low, but still covering the now partially melted fuel rods. At least that's what I think.

  22. Isn't 5/13' less than 55%? on Engineers Find Nuclear Meltdown At Fukushima Plant · · Score: 2

    If 5 ft. out of the 13 ft. rods were melted down, wouldn't that be 38.5%? So wouldn't that be less than the 55% they thought was damaged? So this is good news then? Did subby fail at math? I'm confused...

  23. Re:This is very bad design on VMware Causes Second Outage While Recovering From First · · Score: 2

    Or in this case, they need a virtual virtual environment.

  24. Can anyone confirm this for UVerse? on On Monday, AT&T Customers Enter Era of Broadband Caps · · Score: 1

    Ok, I called my UVerse representative to express my displeasure with a 250GB cap being implemented that I did not agree to. He reassured me the cap was only for DSL users, not UVerse users. I cannot find anything in my TOS about a cap, nor anything on their website that mentions a cap for UVerse, only DSL users. The rep said he has UVerse internet too, and he also would not be happy with a cap, but swears such a thing has not been implemented or will be implemented. So, can someone show some proof that doesn't come from a blog that this actually applies to UVerse customers? I'd like something on AT&T's site, if possible...

  25. Re:That doesnt explain anything on Amazon EC2 Failure Post-Mortem · · Score: 1

    It could be that in the process of isolating the problem, they rebooted servers that (due to network problems) may not have been able to fully replicate their local changes.