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  1. Re:You love nature so much that you on Wooden Computer Accessories · · Score: 1

    Especially since the original pagan tree decorating ceremonies were done outside, to the living, eternal green trees growing in the forest. Even those ancient people knew it would die if you cut it down.

  2. Re:Nuked not on U.S. Prepares to Get Nuked · · Score: 4, Insightful

    or North Korea... or Iran... or China...

  3. Re:Discrimination on Congress to Test Air Screening Program · · Score: 2, Funny

    I know how you can take over an oil field with an armored tank division!

  4. Re:missed this one? on Star Trek's Design Influence On Palm, New Tech · · Score: 2, Interesting

    I remember reading about a device that uses sonar and radar to read heart rate, breathing rate, body temperature and a few other things via a no contact scan. It was developed mainly for burn victims. The cost of tens of thousands of dollars per unit made it cost prohibitive for non necessary uses. I tried doing a quick search but didn't find anything (and I'm supposed to be working) Does any else know about this device?

  5. Re:Nonsense ! on Apple Sued in France for iPod Music Royalties · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    Oh, I thought we invaded Iraq becuase they DID have WMD. Which is it? We know NK has WMD, we know they treat their people like shit; Shouldn't we do something about it? OH THE HUMANITY!

  6. Re:Nonsense ! on Apple Sued in France for iPod Music Royalties · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    Then why isn't the US invading North Korea? There is much evidence of the same kind of Human Rights violations and atrocities that existed in Iraq. Well, the answer is that North Korea is not the World's Second Largest Producer of Oil nor do they have any other natural resource the US Military Industrial Complex can take advantage of. You may be sick (I agree) but you are also horribly misguided, and the GOP is using your hatred of the horrors of evil leaders against you. You better believe that if Iraq did not have a huge amount of resources, the US would have not even blinked at Saddam. In all actuallity, if it weren't for the resources in Iraq, Saddam would have never been trained by the CIA and put in power in the first place. Our country is being run by OIL companies and thier ex-leaders, do not ever forget that. Even damn Condoleeze Rice was and Senior Executive and Chevron for 9 years prior to her so called position. You are so fooled!

  7. Re:Hydrocarbons on Spitzer Space Telescope Releases First Images · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    > "Grammer" is spelled "grammar".[sic]

    Touche'.

    However, English grammar rules do not apply to coding, nor vice versa.
    So, you've wasted your time writing that silly little "program."
    (Notice the correct use of punctuation and quotes)
    Also, I'll have you note that orthography and grammar are distinctly different.

  8. Re:Hydrocarbons on Spitzer Space Telescope Releases First Images · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    Dear Grammer Nazi,

    The plural of 'spectrum' is either 'spectra' or 'spectrums.'
    Also, punctuation is correctly placed inside a quote.
    You're welcome.

  9. All Images from Spitzer on Spitzer Space Telescope Releases First Images · · Score: 4, Informative

    The post is not entirely correct in that the image presented in the article is not the first image from Spitzer. The Images from Spitzer can be seen on CIT's Spitzer Space Telescope page. As you can see the first image was the 'aliveness test' image and the first scientifically useful image was that of the Dark Globule in IC 1396. Great images with links to the high-resolution versions.

  10. Re:Around here.. on Apple Tests Well in Education · · Score: 1

    I was in charge of upkeep in the Mac Computer Lab at my high school (1986-1988) We had a bunch of II+ and IIgs and some others. The only problems I had were with the goddamn AppleWriter printers. Of course everybody used the hell out of them with BroderBund PrintShop making dumb-ass banners. Ah, the memories...

  11. Sounds like something an addict would say... on Coffee is a "Health Drink" · · Score: 1

    I myself, would hate to be dependent on any substance.

  12. Definition of Cold War on Linux & Microsoft as a Cold War? · · Score: 1

    According to the definition, any non-violent rivalry could be called a Cold War .

  13. More Pictures! on Three Headed Frog · · Score: 4, Informative

    This is truly freaky!

    More Pictures Here.

  14. Re:Foiling Voice Recognition... on Adding Background Noise To Your Phone Call · · Score: 1

    I swear I tried to see if something similar was posted first!
    Of course I'm not a loser with no life... I DON'T HAVE ALL DAY!

  15. Foiling Voice Recognition... on Adding Background Noise To Your Phone Call · · Score: 0, Redundant

    I wonder if it can be used to foil the automated phone taps that constantly listen for phrases like "plastic explosives", "meth lab" or "I hate George Bush"...

  16. It's not a recording studio... on Quieting Your G5? · · Score: 1

    unless you have a soundproof booth!

  17. Re:More like murder on iPod Mini Autopsy · · Score: 1

    I don't think that would be a very good defense in the courtroom!

    "Your honor, I was only trying to see how his digestive system worked when I sliced him open, I wasn't trying to kill him!"

  18. Re:MOD PARENT UP - Definitions of now on Exploding Neutron Star · · Score: 1

    No, you are wrong.
    Think of it this way; You do not see the Sun at all. You only see the photons that came from the sun. What you percieve is only an image, after all.

  19. Don't Forget... on Exploding Neutron Star · · Score: 5, Informative

    It really happened 25,000 years ago!

  20. Re:More like murder on iPod Mini Autopsy · · Score: 5, Informative

    Actually, dissecting something while still alive is called a vivisection .
    But, yeah, you can call that murder.

  21. Re:Devices and Their Tools on Professor iPod Discusses Device's Social Impact · · Score: 1

    "social interaction ... is vital for mental health"

    Says who?

  22. Re:Other uses? on 3D Mars Scenes Recreated From Photos · · Score: 1

    "we can automatically fill in what's not seen by cameras"

    That's where the little green men come from!



  23. Re:How many... on Weighing An Attogram · · Score: 1

    that's cool. I'm guessing it should be rounded to an integer.

    Next question:
    How much is one gold atom worth?

  24. How many... on Weighing An Attogram · · Score: 3, Interesting

    How many atoms of gold is that?
    Very fascinating! I love the picture.

  25. Sounds cool, but... on The Future PC as a Set of Pens? · · Score: 1

    At the rate I lose and break pens, I don't think
    this would be for me, unless, of course, they
    are as cheap as a regular pen.

    I've already had to replace a Wacom stylus to
    the tune of about $80 and that really
    pissed me off!