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  1. Hello, I'm Kent Brockman on Fox News Considered Suing Fox's "The Simpsons" · · Score: 1

    Our topstories tonight: a tremendous explosion in the price of lumber, President Reagan dyes...his hair, plus Garry Trudeau and his new musical comedy revue. But first! Let's check the death count from the killer storm bearing down on us like a shotgun full of snow.

  2. Actually... on Fox News Considered Suing Fox's "The Simpsons" · · Score: 1
    as posted on the SNPP faq.

    But the trivia question in The 138th Episode Spectacular said that the cash register read "NRA4EVER". What's going on here?

    The trivia questions in The 138th Episode Spectacular are gags made to troll the audience, just like the images of Matt Groening, James L. Brooks, and Sam Simon in the episode are not what those people really look like. The cash register question is a gag referring to the people who have labeled the show as "the most liberal on television" by portraying it as having an ultra-conservative slant.

  3. Huh? on More on Talking Shopping Carts · · Score: 1

    Yeah, I do think they just give me the card because...well...they DO. Otherwise, I'd never sign up. And I, too, provide false information. Though I can't remember right now just where my grocery store thinks I live...

  4. Oh, me brother on More on Talking Shopping Carts · · Score: 1

    No Millcent would dare brosay a molodoy malchick in the ol Staja for crasting your precious Bog. Especially were that malchick your humble Narrator.

  5. How can anyone argue with that? on NASA's Earth Observatory Shows Solar Flare · · Score: 1

    Especially considering that's TWO examples of the 430 Active Nuclear Power Plants in the world!

    Seriously, now, do try to be a little less alarmist in the future.

  6. As a Mayor of a small town on Who Needs Radio? · · Score: 1

    Let me say that radio is imperative in maintaining our status quo of our little community. It helps us to remain updated about Aunt Emma's Bake Sale, keeps the kids informed when there's a snow day and lets everyone know about HOWARD STERN'S PENIS!

    I never get tired of hearing those crank calls!

  7. Compensation on Take Back Your Time! · · Score: 1

    Those 2.7 extra inces in our TV's make up for the missing 2.7...uh......elsewhere.

    ....GO AMERICA!

  8. Out of perspective on The End of the Oil Age · · Score: 1

    Consider that gallon of milk can run you twice what a gallon of gas costs.

    And if I were to consume 12 gallons of milk a week, you damn well better believe I'll bitch!

  9. Krusty Fried Chicken on The End of the Oil Age · · Score: 1

    Teenager: Here's your Chicken, Sir. Oops. It fell in the reactor. I'll get it. Ow! Ow! Oooooww! (shaking hand) Here's your Chicken, sir!

    Krusty: Forget it! I don't want it.

    Teenager: But this comes out of my Salary! If I had a girlfriend, she'd kill me!

  10. Related question on Review of Mac OS X 10.3 · · Score: 1

    What if it doesn't work 'mightily [sic] fine?' How easy/difficult is it to restore the arcived system folder? Having not done it and expecting panther in a few days, I'm just curious as to my options should I want to go back (for whatever reason)'

  11. Funny... on Review of Mac OS X 10.3 · · Score: 2, Insightful

    I've been using Mac's since I was a wee lad and am calling Panther OS X 3 (oh-ess-ex three). Just makes things easier.

  12. Re:Pogue also writes Windows on Review of Mac OS X 10.3 · · Score: 1

    Question. Where is it written that reviews MUST be impartial?

  13. Since we're talking about Mac's... on Big Mac Benchmark Drops to 7.4 TFlops · · Score: 1

    perhapse you meant to say 1 iCalorie

    I'd have used iCal, but THAT was already taken. ...DAMN YOU STEVE JOBS!

  14. Not really on Home Stereo Equipment With Online Music Purchasing · · Score: 1

    Seems like a hell of a digital hub product

    Actually, All-In-One products kinda run contrary to the 'hub' idea.

  15. iTunes in 3 easy steps (trust) on Apple Releases iTunes for Windows · · Score: 1

    1) Launch iTunes
    2) Listen to music
    3) There is no step 3!

  16. Re:I think it's only useful as a store on Apple Releases iTunes for Windows · · Score: 1

    You're grasping at straws, son. I know it's difficult for you to believe that Apple might actually do something Innovative on the Windows platform. I didn't think it would happen either*...but here we are.

    *Didn't doubt it for a minute.

  17. You forgot on Longhorn in 2006 · · Score: 1

    • Microsoft will delay Longhorn release until 2011
  18. Interesting, Interesting. on Can You Sue Over Loss of Personal Information? · · Score: 1

    Only use your credit card for paying bills.

    With what do you pay your Credit Card bills?

  19. I heard that! on Apple to Launch iTunes for Windows · · Score: 1

    I'm pissed that I'm now stuck with a wonderful gadget which is now completely worthless.

    Yeah, I'd be pretty pissed if I was stuck with a Windows 98 operating system, too. Though calling it 'Wonderful' may be a bit of a stretch...

  20. Re:A rediscovery? on Living Life in Fast-Forward · · Score: 1

    In college, I had a professor (She got her Doctorate, I believe, while teaching our class) who was the most amazing person I had ever met at giving lectures.

    She would start the class by opening up her notebook, glancing down at it briefly and then begin speaking. She would cover a vast range of historic facts and figures (I failed to mention she was a history professor) while incorporating amusing stories and rumors (my favorite is still the story of Guy Fawks (sp?) Day).

    What was truly astounding at her style of lecturing was the vast wealth of information at this woman's fingertips as well as the enthusiasm, speed and depth of her coverage of the information. The days I came out of that classroom with less than 5 pages (single spaced) of handwritten notes were few and far between (And that doesn't take into account the times I stopped taking notes to just sit and listen to her speak.)

    After the first day of classes, and having experienced the hand-cramping brilliance of this woman, I was scared shitless that I wouldn't make it out of that class alive, but I was far too fascinated by what she knew to drop out. Now, almost 4 years later, she's still one of my favorite Professor's from that school.

    If any of you ever have the good fortune to take a class by Dr. Balch-Linday, jump at the opportunity.

  21. Actually... on Adobe Releases Updated Creative Suite · · Score: 1

    Longhorn is just the Codename. You know...like Panther.

  22. Re:Advanced study on File-Sharing Ethics Taught In Classrooms? · · Score: 1

    not

    BURN!

    ...couldn't help myself

  23. Re:which taxes? Income taxes? Social Security tax? on Tech Rich Get Richer · · Score: 1

    social programs don't hire people

    PEOPLE hire people!

  24. Re:movies don't have to worry as much on Most Movies On P2P From Insiders? · · Score: 1

    Let's not forget that to keep those prices nice and comfortable ($8 for a movie), you should be supporting the concession stands. That, after all, is the primary income for movie theatres. Next time you're at the movies, would it kill you to throw a little change into the pockets of the people who provide you those comfy seats and big, purdy screens?

  25. Re:Goodness, gracious, have you forgot Clinton? on Products Seek Antiterrorism Certification · · Score: 1

    I have not forgotten Clinton, and don't call me Gracious!