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  1. Re:All your trolls are belong to U.S. on Patriot Act Bypasses Facebook Privacy · · Score: 1, Interesting

    And the President will throw your suit out, citing state secrets privilege.

  2. Re:If the wings had been on Another Ornithopter Takes Off · · Score: 1

    It does produce thrust with the wings, the turbine is just for take off.

  3. Re:Hand holding. on What Do Geek Squad Technicians Actually Do? · · Score: 1

    I completly agree with you on that. One WISP I worked for would red flag resumes from people holding an MCSE, and then thoroughly check their references. CCNA/CCNPs were smiled upon, but an MCSE would raise some eyebrows.

  4. Re:Hand holding. on What Do Geek Squad Technicians Actually Do? · · Score: 1

    An MSCE is a master of science in communications/and or chemical engineering( I think we can place these under TRUE engineer). Did you perhaps mistype MCSE (microsoft certified systems engineer)?

  5. JOB REQUIREMENTS on What Do Geek Squad Technicians Actually Do? · · Score: 3, Interesting

    As stated here. geek squad job advertisment

    Do you have the skills?

    DOS, Windows 9x/ME/2000/XP or Apple MacOS

    Troubleshooting of Operating Systems and Internet connection issues

    Knowledge of computer hardware diagnostic and troubleshooting

    Software installations and upgrading

    Can install / troubleshoot all computer-related devices (video, sound, modem, printer, scanner, camera, etcetera.)

    Have the ability to research online and work through problems

    Explain computer-related sales and service options to people shopping Best Buy and over the phone


    Geek Squad Agents will work in a fast paced retail environment performing computer-related installations and technical support. Although sales will not be your primary function, let's just face it, when our customers spot a sharp technical mind dressed like an Agent, they can't help but ask a few technology questions. Geek Squad Agents should have the ability to interact with customers while showing respect, courtesy and professionalism. A+ Certification is a plus.

    Agent opportunities: Agent must develop customers as they perform on-site repairs, setups and networking, both in homes and businesses, and will assist customers in Best Buy when not on-site. This very responsible person is provided a "Geekmobile" and a parts inventory. Excellent driving record required.

  6. Re:Some ideas aren't to bad. on Scientists Blocking out the Sun · · Score: 1

    Water weighs roughly 8.34lbs/gallon or 1kg/liter. Silk screen or fabric would weigh far less, and cover vast amounts of space compared to water of the same weight.

  7. Re:He's probably a mother RAPER, or on Convicted Hacker Adrian Lamo Refuses to Give Blood · · Score: 1

    I wonder if he eats at Alice's Restaurant.

  8. Re:security over privacy on Americans Not Bothered by NSA Spying · · Score: 1

    It worked for Theodore Kaczynski.

  9. Re:That must mean... on Alcohol Powered Muscles · · Score: 0, Redundant

    198 proof = 99% alcohol.

  10. Re:Still cheaper than Monster Cable on Growing Diamonds for Better Information Security · · Score: 1

    I still do not understand anyone buying anykind of digital cable from MOnster cable. There is no improvement, its digital, it either works, or it does not. Buy the cheap fiber. Analog is another story...

  11. Re:Consolation Prize on X-Prize Lunar Lander Competition a Go · · Score: 1

    Remember, your GOV issued equipment is made by the lowest bidder. If 3 companies complete the task, and the second place winner offers a lower bid than the first and third, the second is going to get the contract. First place may have put on a better show, but its all about budget cuts. This logic is why we still use the M16A2.

  12. Re:Purpose for defense or offense? on U.S. Considers Anti-Satellite Laser · · Score: 1

    Well, prewar, they were producing 2.03 million bbl/day, 2005 estimate is at 2.09 million bbl/day.

    here is a breakdown of the export commodities:
    crude oil (83.9%), crude materials excluding fuels (8.0%), food and live animals (5.0%)

    here is a breakdown of the export partnerships between Iraq, and other countrys:
    US 51.9%, Spain 7.3%, Japan 6.6%, Italy 5.7%, Canada 5.2% .

    So, We consume 52% of Iraq goods, and of those export goods, oil is 83% of the total. All of this information is based on CIA estimates.

  13. Re:Oh boo hoo! on Golf's Digital Divide · · Score: 1

    Have you played golf in this decade? Its getting hard to play a game that you can walk without getting screamed at. You might be able to do it on Thursday afternoon, but not on the weekend. People are in such a rush, that you have to hit the ball, speed to wards where you hit it, dodge an incoming ball from people that want to play through, but do not want to ask, hit the ball again, and hope to get the hell off the green before getting smacked. Its not a question of laziness, its a question of people being in a hurry to get their "relaxation" over with as soon as possible, to get back to work/family/whatever.

  14. Re:Think of it as a psycology experiment on Prayer Does Not Help Heart Patients · · Score: 1

    Teach a man to fish, and you might feed him for a lifetime. Teach a man to pray, and there is a chance he will starve to death praying for fish.

  15. Re:No point to this study on Prayer Does Not Help Heart Patients · · Score: 2, Insightful

    I think it is safe to assume, that with each study, there are people tetering on the brik of belief, and disbelief. This should help them make a choice. It is not to persuade the die hard bible thumpers, its to persuade those that are undecided. The same with every scientific study. Aristotle's studies helped persuade some that the Earth was round, but the majority belived it to be flat. If he had kept quite, we would have wasted time beliving the Earth was flat untill someone else came along.

  16. Re:Law Suit! on Misconfigured Webserver, Threats to Call FBI · · Score: 1

    I was born in Pauls Valley, but fled as soon as I could (16).

  17. Re:Even if you don't link to your real name. on Beware Your Online Presence · · Score: 1

    If my boss has a large problem with me not being christian, a strong supporter of bush, or any other reason, I do not want to work for that person.

  18. Re:Even if you don't link to your real name. on Beware Your Online Presence · · Score: 1

    You get a cookie. myspace address is myspace.com/william_gray, and I am not currently looking for work, I have enough as it is right now.

  19. Re:Even if you don't link to your real name. on Beware Your Online Presence · · Score: 3, Insightful

    This is how I see it, If I have something to say, or do, that I am asshamed of, then I need to fix that problem. If I say something on slashdot, or myspace.com, I stand behind it. If someone has objections to it, they will probably not get along with me during the course of my work for them. If I feel it, I say it. My slashdot, and Myspace accounts are VERY easily found with my name, and vice versa.

  20. Re:Education starts only with opportunity on Gates Mocks MIT's $100 Laptop · · Score: 1

    Teach a man to fish, feed him for a lifetime, teach a man to pray, and he will starve to death praying for fish.

  21. Re:PIN Collisions on PIN Scandal 'Worst Hack Ever' · · Score: 1

    If "owned" was ever in her boyfriends vocabulary, I believe I would have to kill him on the spot.

  22. Funding on NASA Study Shows Antarctic Ice Sheet Shrinking · · Score: 1

    No wonder they had their funding slashed........

  23. Re:Video of the robot on Robotic 'Pack Mule' with Impressive Reflexes · · Score: 1

    It actually looks like a new born goat walking.

  24. Re:And... on Robotic 'Pack Mule' with Impressive Reflexes · · Score: 1

    It looks like it would be a good source of iron....or at least aluminum.

  25. Re:and rightly so! on AMD Subpoenas Skype · · Score: 1

    Genetic Engineering?