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  1. Re:What were they thinking!!! on Passengers Cheat Flu Scan With Fever Reducers · · Score: 1

    LOL, did you notice that one of the tags was "assholes", that seriously made my day :)

  2. Re:it will only hurt the cause... on Swedish Anti-Piracy Lawyer Gets New Name 'Pirate' · · Score: 3, Insightful

    Agreed, but even though it will be viewed as a cheap prank it is still quite clever. Not to mention the fact that it had me LMFAO!!

  3. Re:Leave the rubble alone on Replacing New Hampshire's Old Man of the Mountain · · Score: 1

    I lived in NH for about 15 years and took many trips to Franconia Notch (which is amazingly beautiful) in my time, and I agree with your statement. What made this thing special was the fact that it occurred in nature. Honestly, it didn't really bother me that much that it fell, but it would probably bother me if they artificially remade it.. Natural wonders are neat in that they occur naturally...

  4. Re:How did they... on Asus Ships Eee PCs With Malware · · Score: 1

    Shipped it with an 80G hard drive. After you remove all the pre-installed bloat you could have about 10G for whatever you see fit!

  5. Re:nice pick on McCain Picks Gov. Palin As Running Mate · · Score: 1

    LOL, Parent is modded "Insightful"!

  6. Translation? on Dead Sea Scrolls To Go Digital On Internet · · Score: 1

    TFA did not mention whether or not the scrolls would be translated into other languages, it would be interesting to read them in english.

  7. QA on Corporate Gaming Is Good For Business · · Score: 1

    >>So for Windows Vista, the system's latest incarnation, Microsoft created a game that awarded points for bug-testing and prizes such as wristbands for achieving certain goals. Participation quadrupled.

    There may have been a lot of participation, but in Vista's case QA went right out the Window(tm) ;)

  8. H.G. Wells - WOTW on Sci-Fi Books For Pre-Teens? · · Score: 1

    War of the Worlds was one of the first sci-fi books that ever kept me turning pages, and it moves along at a pretty quick pace so it should keep them interested. Hopefully they haven't seen the Tom Cruise / Steven Speilberg recreation or the end will be spoiled!

  9. Run another OS on What Is the Best Way To Disinfect Your Laptop? · · Score: 1

    You have a virus on your laptop? Try running something other than Windoze :)

  10. GVMNT 4 SALE on Purported ACTA Wishlist Would Put DMCA To Shame · · Score: 1

    I wish I had a shilling for every senseless killing, I'd buy a government. America's for sale and we can get a good deal on it, and make a healthy profit! -- NOFX

  11. Need in health care for asset tracking on RFID Tags Can Interfere With Medical Devices · · Score: 3, Interesting

    Interestingly enough, I've been approached 3 times now by people in the health care industry who have expressed a need for some time of asset tracking software and I've always given them my brother's card (his company specializes in RFID based asset tracking). Actually, one person specifically asked me if I was capable of integrating an RFID solution into their environment. I wonder how many companies are currently developing RFID based software geared towards the health care industry only to receive a backlash from the medical community when this type of information becomes common knowledge..

  12. Re:It's the Mayan Prophecy! on Of Late, Fewer Sunspots Than Usual · · Score: 1

    LOL, that is awesome!!

  13. It's the Mayan Prophecy! on Of Late, Fewer Sunspots Than Usual · · Score: 4, Interesting

    Surprised that nobody has yet linked this to the Mayan 2012 prophecy, in which The world will end on Dec 21, 2012... I'm not a big believer in apocalypse prophecies, I think it's just one of Man's primal fears and along with death, probably one of the reasons religions were created.

  14. The Wonders Of Engineering on Transportation Bill Sets Aside $45 Million For MagLev Train · · Score: 5, Funny

    Start your day shaking hands with Mickey and in under 2 hours you can be getting a blow from Minnie! Woot Woot! Engineering has cum a long way :p

  15. Re:RockBand has *old* Metallica on Metallica to Star in Next Major Guitar Hero? · · Score: 1

    I'm a drummer, beginning with the black album Lars seemed to go with the "Less is More" approach to drumming, you know, the kind of sh*t you expect from AC/DC.. I don't really care how commercialized a band becomes as long as they continue to play to their fans' expectations, and the *new* over-produced and more radio friendly Metallica was like a 180.. And again, Napster dude!!!

  16. Obligatory Cartoon Link on Metallica to Star in Next Major Guitar Hero? · · Score: 1

    "Beer Good!"
    "Napster Bad!"

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VIuR5TNyL8Y

  17. RockBand has *old* Metallica on Metallica to Star in Next Major Guitar Hero? · · Score: 2, Interesting

    I don't like anything Metallica has done since the black album (and yes of course this includes their assault on Napster and Metallica fans). Rockband currently has the following Metallica tracks available:
    * Enter Sandman
    * Ride the Lightning
    * Blackened
    * And Justice...

    All of their new music has become radio friendly and lost it's edge, so I would be less likely to buy a game that features their newer content...

  18. Re:THAT greed ! i cant believe it. on Barack Obama Wins Democratic Nomination · · Score: 1

    >> she would be as dangerous as she would be as president.

    I imagine if she was going to run alongside B as VP that it would help unify the democratic voters and give them a better chance of winning the presidency. I voted democratic in the last 2 elections and came out the loser, if this is what it takes to win then I'm all for it...

  19. For some things, I like a GUI on goosh, the Unofficial Google Shell · · Score: 1

    I do a lot of my work day in a shell, but when I'm just tooling around browsing the web I prefer a GUI... I guess it makes it feel more like entertainment to me when it's more visually appealing :)

  20. Re:It's Crüe, not Crue on Motley Crue Single Does Better On Rock Band · · Score: 4, Insightful

    >> Anyone who really loved them would never have forgotten the umlaut.

    Apparently anyone who really loved them also would not care to buy their new music... :)

  21. Off the top of my head? on What Makes a Programming Language Successful? · · Score: 4, Insightful

    Portability and scalability are what win it for me, I like to write my code once and it's got to be powerful enough to deliver a complex solution.

  22. Location on In-Home Wireless Vs. Mobile Broadband · · Score: 1

    I use a wireless router at home and the broadband card when I'm on the road and I've found that the broadband card's performance differs based on location. I live in Tampa, FL. and when I'm downtown the speeds are impressive, but travel 15 miles outside of the city and it staggers. So, if you find yourself mostly located in areas with great cell coverage you will be fine, otherwise I'd be hesitant to drop your home service provider...

  23. Re:Others? on Scientists Offer 'Overwhelming' Evidence Terran Life Began in Space · · Score: 1
    I agree that the chances of these organisms landing on other planets is more than likely, but what are the chances that those planets have an atmosphere in which these organisms can:

    1) survive?

    2) evolve?

  24. Congratulations!!!! on Kathleen Fent Read This Story · · Score: 1

    Best wishes to you two..

  25. Re:Does anyone remember the 80's Mario cartoon? on The New Zelda · · Score: 1