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  1. Re:Electoral College on Al Gore Invents Internet TV · · Score: 1

    Shift of between 1.051% and 2.47% in point of fact.

    51.-1.051=49.949 48.9+1.051=49.951

  2. Re:The choice would suprise you... on Ready or Not, Here Comes Service Pack 2 · · Score: 1

    Don't confuse zero access with zero control

    Just because Joe Programmer wasn't allowed in the room with the IBM 170 doesn't mean he didn't have access to all the system controls.

  3. Re:grok this on Ready or Not, Here Comes Service Pack 2 · · Score: 1

    It also could mean had for dinner.

    as in grilled up and ate.

  4. Re:iBrator? on What Can You Do With $100? · · Score: 1

    Uh I would show you numbers 2 and 3, but I can't go there or link there from work. And I'm not sure you want to see it anyway.

  5. Re:Press Release on FBI Demands Logs From Radical Website · · Score: 1

    So in other words they live in a fantasy world that is populated by fuzzy bunny rabbits. Because in the world I live in, that's the one with the blueish sky. Sometimes violence is necessary to protect oneself, one's property, one's family, or those innocents unable to protect themselves. I would that the fantasy world were true, but it isn't so as a practical man, I must consider myself at the most extreme to be a moderate libertarian.

  6. Re:/dev/null on FBI Demands Logs From Radical Website · · Score: 1

    You are absolutely correct.

    Freedom requires responsibility, You are for example Free to punch someone in the nose. the response to that is a charge of assault.

    you are free to shout fire. If you do it in a theatre and cause harm to others, the response is a charge of reckless endangerment.

    you are free to discuss alternate forms of government. and even to suggest ways to change our current structure, when you suggest using violence to change the current structure the response is an investigation into your credibility and charges of threats against government officials.



    Smart libertarians(like the admin of the website) recognize the fine line between theoretical discussion of violent overthrow and suggesting that something should be done next week.

    The libertarian mentality and Libertarian Party will gain much ground and credibility when it sheds the radical/lunatic fringe that takes so much of their mindspace and adopts a more moderate and balanced reformation policy.

  7. Re:/dev/null on FBI Demands Logs From Radical Website · · Score: 1

    Well, Since we have regularly scheduled rebellions, revolutions and regime changes ever 2, 4 and 6 years, I think that is one of the strengths of the US Constitutional government.

  8. Re:Tripe on Doom Forecasted for World of Warcraft · · Score: 1

    SOE continues to release expansions for EQ. One Just before EQ2 and one several months ago. If they continue expanding content, There should be no reason they cannot continue retaining old players and attracting a trickle of new ones. Especially with "Everquest Platinum" in the shiny chrome and black box right next to Everquest 2 in the colored box.

  9. Re:I stopped playing on Doom Forecasted for World of Warcraft · · Score: 1

    If you don't have to read the book/note to complete the quest or at least know what the book/note tells you, then it's not storyline based.

    For example in Everquest, there are quests where the book tells you what you must do and why you must do it, sure, you can skip reading it if you already know what to do, where and why, but the quest cannot be completed without the knowledge from the book. It seems that you think that just because a book is peripherally provided, that its storyline.. It isn't.

  10. Re:Janitors/electricians of the 21st century on How Much Respect Do You Get? · · Score: 3, Insightful

    And we pay car mechanics and electricians $50-$150US for their skills.

  11. Re:For $350... on PSP Not A Sellout Hit · · Score: 1

    for $350, I could get a palm, ce, zaurus or even nokia device that would do all the PSP does and also keep track of my personal contacts.

  12. Re:CS vs CIS vs IT on Comp Sci Programs at Junior Colleges? · · Score: 1

    I've observed this, not just in JC and CC, but also in 4 year distance learning institutions. I'm looking for a decent CS distance program, and haven't been able to find one that includes the important stuff... ie maths, basic theory and a decent quantity of programming practical. I've used google and the various college search engines and come up completely dry. Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated.

  13. Re:Blockbuster on Blockbuster Settles No Late Fee Suit · · Score: 1

    I had a similar experience, I had/have a cellular phone as my primary voice contact. I made the mistake of mentioning to blockbuster(several years ago) that the contact number was a cellular, and they refused to rent to me, the Hollywood accross the road had no such qualms. I imagine Blockbuster has changed their policy since I am not that unique anymore...

  14. Re:Oh I See! on Professor Finds Fault with MS Grammar Checker · · Score: 1

    How about my personal favorite "rediculous"

  15. Re:the real question is... on William Shatner Pitches 'Starfleet Academy' Show · · Score: 1

    Allegedly he later admitted to doing it on purpose, I'm sure google could shed some light, but I'm at work, and I don't think I can safely check .

  16. Re:Tekwars on William Shatner Pitches 'Starfleet Academy' Show · · Score: 1

    Yeah, he should definitely get Leonard Nimoy to sing the theme song. He did so well with the Hobbit.

  17. Re:At least I have a Jr. at the end of MY name... on Kid Named After Everquest Character · · Score: 1

    I'm pretty sure that was the point.

  18. Re:I knew a Gilmi once... on Kid Named After Everquest Character · · Score: 1

    Firiona Vie is a bit extreme, but My wife and I considered Firiona as a girls name.. Still are... I think.

  19. Re:Defrag first, man. on Comprehensive Guide to the Windows Paging File · · Score: 1
    Define 'unborn child.' Most Republicans use this term to refer even to fetuses of any stage.

    I define an unborn child as a fetus at the point where it can be removed from a woman and live. Before that, it is a parasitic tissue and the host should have full control over it.
    So some time between 16 and 18 years old then?
  20. Re:Pay him? on e-Scrabble gets Cease and Desist Order from Hasbro · · Score: 1

    Of course it really should have 2 t's

  21. Re:what clock on date +%s Turning 1111111111 · · Score: 1

    Actually since 12:00 comes after 11:59, it is EITHER 12 PM or 12 Midnight. 12 AM comes during the daytime or at 12 NOON.

  22. Re:Pan wheel... on Apple Developing Two-Button Mouse · · Score: 1

    I can't remember working with my back to any part of the computer, SO why would you put the base station behind you?

  23. Re:Direct link on Gmail Goes Public · · Score: 1

    If by random sampling, you mean anyone who goes to www.google.com. Then yes.

  24. Re:You can always get an invite on Gmail Goes Public · · Score: 1

    That is OK, he'll get his in META.

  25. Re:Is it still style over substance? on Gmail Goes Public · · Score: 1

    And after giving it out to no-one, I've already recieved 4 pieces of spam.