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  1. Re:Please assume... on Ask Slashdot: Building a Home Media Center/Small Server In a Crawlspace? · · Score: 3, Interesting

    Could also be the wife doesnt want any unsightly computers in the main area and the crawlspace is directly under it and drilling a hole is easy.

    But yeah, being that stubborn is never a good thing.

  2. Re:I dont see the need for this feature... on Facebook Introduces Payment System · · Score: 1

    Chase Quickpay is of among other services, available to do the things our neighbors to the north does. Id check with your bank and see if you have this ability.

  3. Re:It was much cheaper for me recently on Data Research Reveals When Taking a Yellow Cab Is Cheaper Than an Uber · · Score: 1

    In Chicago, last weekend would have been a bad idea for a lot of people to get behind the wheel. I would gladly spend $50 for taxis than kill/mame/get dui. Also, when parking in a parking garage in the loop costs you $40 for 8 hours, a cheap taxi or uber for $6-15 a ride is a steal.

    It sounds like you dont have the same daily obstacles that someone living in a large city faces. Also, calling public trans crap because it doesnt go where you need it to go is a little harsh. Do you call the Oriental Express crap because it doesnt go where you want it to go?

  4. Re:It was much cheaper for me recently on Data Research Reveals When Taking a Yellow Cab Is Cheaper Than an Uber · · Score: 1

    Dont kill me for saying this but its also only $5 to the take the Blue line. I know I know, its not always easy to get to it and you have to plan ahead. My ex used to hate the blue line and would insist on taxis or uber. I use Uber on a regular basis($50 this past weekend) and get both uberx and taxis with it. I havent tried out curb yet so i cant comment on that. Did you successfully get a taxi when the surge pricing was in effect? That usually means no one is out driving and you will have a heck of a time hailing or calling a cab.

  5. Re:commercials and young kids on "Hello Barbie" Listens To Children Via Cloud · · Score: 1

    I've heard that this is a huge thing with kids these days.

    I would be interested to see if there is a correlation with ASMR videos as well. The soothing voice, the crinkles and opening of the boxes and wrappers may have a calming effect the children without them knowing it and that's why they love to watch them.

    I even watch other asmr videos when I need to fall asleep, unboxing items falls into the category of things that a put me to sleep and relax me.

  6. Re:I hope this is the type of dialog we will hear on "Hello Barbie" Listens To Children Via Cloud · · Score: 2

    oh and credit, where credit is due.

    http://simpsons.wikia.com/wiki...

  7. I hope this is the type of dialog we will hear on "Hello Barbie" Listens To Children Via Cloud · · Score: 5, Funny

    Lisa [playing with Malibu Stacy]: A hush falls over the general assembly as Stacy approaches the podium to deliver what will no doubt be a stirring and memorable address. [pulls Stacy's cord]

            Malibu Stacy: I wish they taught shopping in school!

            Lisa: [groans, pulls Stacy's cord again]

            Malibu Stacy: Let's bake some cookies for the boys!

            Lisa: Come on, Stacy. I've waited my whole life to hear you speak. Don't you have anything relevant to say? [pulls cord]

            Malibu Stacy: Don't ask me, I'm just a girl. [giggles]

            Bart: Right on! Say it, sister.

            Lisa: It's not funny, Bart. Millions of girls will grow up thinking that this is the right way to act....that they can never be more than vacuous ninnies whose only goal is to look pretty, land a rich husband, and spend all day on the phone with their equally vacuous friends talking about how damn terrific it is to look pretty and HAVE A RICH HUSBAND!!!!

            Bart: Just what I was going to say.

  8. Re:Photo of Microsoft scammer on Listen To a Microsoft Support Scam As It Happened · · Score: 5, Funny

    Crap, i clicked on it.

  9. Re:fees on Verizon Posts Message In Morse Code To Mock FCC's Net Neutrality Ruling · · Score: 3, Insightful

    Wait, you had to get the government to help you? And you're complaining that the government is trying to help you again? Jesus Christ.

  10. Re: Is this new? on Crystal Pattern Matching Recovers Obliterated Serial Numbers From Metal · · Score: 1

    Agreed, it is a problem gathering that information but would be quite an interesting read.

  11. Re:Is this new? on Crystal Pattern Matching Recovers Obliterated Serial Numbers From Metal · · Score: 2

    I'd be interested to see the life of a gun. From first initial theft(or undocumented sale) to how many hands one firearm passes thru. It would be interesting to see how much separator there is from the original documented owner.

  12. Re: Another silly decision on The Mathematical Case For Buying a Powerball Ticket · · Score: 1

    I've always thought of it as a "take or leave it".

    My car is probably the best in the world, just sayin.
    You're an asshole, just sayin.

    It leaves it up to the person hearing/reading to make the decision if it's true or now.

  13. Re:Different markets... on How, and Why, Apple Overtook Microsoft · · Score: 1

    I actually completely agree with everything you wrote. I work in a win7 environment so I understand about having something that works all the time. I gave OS X a try and it didnt fit into my work routine.

    I run a couple systems on Debian and while I love the stability, it just doesn't give me the desktop alternative id like.

    Either way, I asked a question and got some good responses from it

  14. Re:Different markets... on How, and Why, Apple Overtook Microsoft · · Score: 1

    Why haven't you gone the cost effective route and built a hackintosh?

  15. Re: Big on Microsoft Launches Outlook For Android and iOS · · Score: 3, Funny

    Google inbox sorts my exchange email now?! Cool!

  16. Re:Adobe on YouTube Ditches Flash For HTML5 Video By Default · · Score: 1

    Im sorry but you are incredibly misinformed about normal usage of CC. When i create a file in CC, everything is done locally on my machine. Could you image having to upload 25meg raw files to "the cloud" each time i open on and from there, opening up 300mb-1gb .psd each time? Did Adobe just give ever user unlimited storage? No body that uses these products on a professional level saves their work to the cloud. That said, the argument about losing files saved the cloud can apply to every single cloud service on the market. Btw, did you see my test i posted? I opened a CC file just fine on another computer running cs5. Also, did you know that that even tho it says Creative Cloud, its still a locally installed app?

    For record, I have 3tb of photos at home. I am a photographer. I work in this product daily, do you as well?

  17. Re:Adobe on YouTube Ditches Flash For HTML5 Video By Default · · Score: 1

    Lest think about this for a moment.

    New features are added that aren't supported in older versions. Does this only affect Adobe products? What about products from AutoCAD? Do you think Revit 2006 can do everything Revit 2014 can?

    Yes, older products don't gain the functionality of the newer ones, that's why they come out with new product. What was originally said was CC created files wouldn't open in non-CC versions. Having features not available in older products should be expected. I'm not seeing the issue being raised.

  18. Re:Adobe on YouTube Ditches Flash For HTML5 Video By Default · · Score: 2

    Ok, I tested it and it works. Using the latest CC photoshop i created a file, saved to my desktop and transfered it over to a computer with CS5 on it. Opened up right away. I didnt do any export on the original file, just saved as psd.

    Can you link to an article with Adobe stating this?

  19. Re:Adobe on YouTube Ditches Flash For HTML5 Video By Default · · Score: 1

    Hmm, guess I need to test this. Brb!

  20. Re:Adobe on YouTube Ditches Flash For HTML5 Video By Default · · Score: 1

    The day flash disappears permanently is the day I rejoice. I uninstalled flash on my home computers months ago. The only thing that doesn't work now are those damn videos on Facebook. Good riddance.

  21. Re:Adobe on YouTube Ditches Flash For HTML5 Video By Default · · Score: 1

    If Adobe fails to exist, whos stopping them from obtaining an older version thats not cloud based. A .psd is the same, no matter what version you open it with. Also, most people dont save their regular pictures in .psd unless edited and even then, the only real benefit is to retain layers. They are saved in jpeg or the corresponding raw format for their camera which is readable by other programs other than photoshop and lightroom.

  22. Re:One mile? on Parents Investigated For Neglect For Letting Kids Walk Home Alone · · Score: 1

    Agreed. I walked to school and it was about 1 mile. I also rode my bike to the baseball fields and that was about 3 miles. Its sad to see things change like this.

  23. Re:Extradition? on Uber Suspends Australian Transport Inspector Accounts To Block Stings · · Score: 1

    Dont forget taxi drivers do this as well. This is not Ubers fault, but im glad its easier to track them down since you have all of their information in electronic form. You know why? Because who remembers the taxi number of the cab you just got out of, especially if youre drunk.

    http://www.huffingtonpost.com/...

    http://www.huffingtonpost.com/...

    http://www.gatestoneinstitute....

    https://www.google.com/maps/d/...

    http://www.thatslife.com.au/Ar...

  24. Re:And why not on South Korea for slavery??? on US Slaps Sanctions On North Korea After Sony Cyberattack · · Score: 1

    Or, maybe your understanding of the history of our political parties isn't so strong. Sorry for the not so technical reference but it gives you an idea of what I'm mean. Or political parties believe systems swapped slowly over time.

    http://www.livescience.com/342...

  25. Re:Happened to me. on BT, Sky, and Virgin Enforce UK Porn Blocks By Hijacking Browsers · · Score: 1

    My thoughts exactly. OR, since it's required by law to submit your choice, they could always suspend your service till you call/log into account/ mail choice to the appropriate authorities. Yes, this whole thing is bogus but everyone getting their panties in a bunch because the page they visited redirected them to another getting the info straight away is redic.