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  1. Re:Difficult question? on Linux Radio · · Score: 1

    Potentially, a kernel developer could debug code while away from the computer. Perhaps this hypothetical kernel developer is out for a jog and would like to debug code at that time. Perhaps this developer needs to mow the lawn, or is on a long trip. It may also come in handy for someone learning how the code is structured and is in the same situation. It's a giant stretch, and certainly not the purpose of this, but could potentially serve some use.

  2. Re:Aptitude on Why Are Terrorists Often Engineers? · · Score: 1

    Don't forget about the male models.

  3. Re:"D:\Setup.exe" on 25% of Worms Spread Via USB · · Score: 1

    Judging from the users I've dealt with, if it says XXX, they will hit yes. No matter what.

  4. Re:'Bout time on Apple Offers Free Cases To Solve iPhone 4 Antenna Problems · · Score: 2, Funny

    That's why I'm glad I have a Kin!

  5. Re:Not just CA on Might Shatner Boldly Lead Canada As Governor? · · Score: 1

    Don't forget Zombie Ronald Reagan

  6. Re:Shortsighted Thread is Shortsighted on How Do You Volunteer Professional Services? · · Score: 1

    Then again, maybe setting up a network is one of the first things they need.

  7. Re:Sudden Outbreak... on Swedish Regulators Ban Word "Bank" In Domain Names For Non-Banks · · Score: 1

    The original use of bank, in terms of elevation, came into use around 1150-2000 AD.

    I can probably narrow that slightly further, as I remember that being used in the 1980s. Perhaps you meant 1200 AD?

  8. In Other News... on Criminals Prefer Firefox, Opera Web Browsers · · Score: 1

    In other news, car thieves prefer exotic sports cars.

  9. Re:40% or 40oz? on Rude Drivers Reduce Traffic Jams · · Score: 1
    According to http://healthyhorns.utexas.edu/bac.html:

    BAC .40% - .50%: You are probably in a coma. The nerve centers controlling your heartbeat and respiration are slowing down, and it's a miracle if you survive.

    So, you drive like you're in a coma? Strange...

  10. Re:Put everything in writing on How Do IT Guys Get Respect and Not Become BOFHs? · · Score: 1

    The problem is when the network is down and they want you to answer their emails.

    That doesn't sound like a problem at all. If the network is down, you won't get their e-mails. When you get those e-mails, the network is up, and you can respond that it is now working. Sounds perfect to me!

  11. Re:DRM - Devil's wRong Maintenance on Is Playing a DVD Harder Than Rocket Science? · · Score: 1

    That makes me wonder. What exactly is the region code for orbit? Would that fall under region 8?

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DVD_region_code

  12. Re:All I have to say is... on Australia, UK To Test Vehicle Speed-Limiting Devices · · Score: 1

    I'm just looking for other options here, but (according to google) 155 kph = 96.3125348 mph. That sounds low for a governor to me, but not outside of reason.

  13. Re:ask mom on How To Store Internal Hard Drives? · · Score: 3, Funny

    Plug it in at your mom's house, rsync your local fileserver with that one every night at 4am.

    But what happens if the fire spreads upstairs? With heat rising, that's likely to happen.

  14. Re:Out of curiosity on Utah Mulls a Database of Bar Customers · · Score: 1

    Is there a correlation with fewer boys raised by single mothers in these low crime states compared to higher crime states?

    I'm curious about not only single mothers, but double, triple, and quadruple mothers, too. Seems like we're looking in the right area...

  15. Re:Cut GW some slack on Trying To Find White House Missing E-mails · · Score: 1

    Bitches about killing in war as his party wants to dole out abortions to everyone.

    How is killing something that isn't alive as bad as killing something that is alive?

    First off, it's quite obvious that you can't kill something that's not alive. Second, if you're arguing that a fetus is not alive, you're ignoring science. Whether you believe it is sentient is a judgment call (I believe that since it has unique human DNA, it should not be killed), but it's obviously alive.

    Back on topic: I think these e-mails should have never been missing in the first place. I mean, a competent IT person could set it up to archive e-mails as they come in, and copy them to a network server, a tape drive, or DVDs. Realistically, that's a days project with maybe an hour or two upkeep a week. I hope they set something like that up for the next president, and so on. Whether it was intentional or not, there should really be a big push for realistic data retention, and being proactive instead of reactive.

  16. An interesting way to force a discussion on Time To Discuss Drug Prohibition? · · Score: 1

    I shamelessly stole this idea from a comment a friend's blog, but I think an interesting way to force a discussion on this issue is for a president to pardon everyone who has committed a drug-related crime. The sheer amount of media coverage would bring the topic to the forefront of discussion. I'm not one to partake in the use of drugs, but I think a discussion (without FUD!) would be a healthy way to see where the law should change. I think it would be interesting to watch.

  17. Google Chrome on Google Chrome Tops Browser Speed Tests · · Score: 5, Interesting

    Guess I must be the only one here using Chrome. No other comments yet.

    But seriously, the speed difference is noticeable. When I'm on my mac, I miss using it. Plugins are hard to come by, but other than that, it's great. Quick as Firefox used to be.

  18. Re:What % of checking transactions are fraudulent? on Fraud Threat Halts Knuth's Hexadecimal-Dollar Checks · · Score: 1

    PSS There is mom and pop dry cleaner in my neighborhood that hangs bad checks on the wall. Those are ripe for the theft!

    I think if I were in the market for writing fraudulent checks, I'd try to avoid the ones that don't have any money in the account. You know, to try to get some reward for the risk.

  19. Re:New Bill on Fraud Threat Halts Knuth's Hexadecimal-Dollar Checks · · Score: 1

    Carrying that to its logical conclusion, you wouldn't be the recipient of one of those fancy checks anyway, right?

  20. Re:Finally, a way GIMP is definitely superior! on Russian Town Puts Giant Smiley On Google Maps · · Score: 1

    So, you're saying that we're looking at a Gimped photo?

  21. Re:Bah,. on What's the Best Video Game Download Service? · · Score: 1

    I'm sorry, I believe you're thinking of Austria.

  22. Re:$5 dollars to transfer all the Rock Band 1 cont on A Look At Rock Band 2's Drum Trainer, Battle of the Bands · · Score: 1

    I think you parsed the sentence differently than intended.

    Your way:
    Now, if I could pay just $5 dollars and ((get MP3s to play) on my ipod)...

    Mex's way:
    Now, if I could (pay just $5 dollars and get MP3s) to play on my ipod...

  23. Re:My inbox is full. on Spam King Escapes From Federal Prison · · Score: 1

    That reminds me of a late friend of mine who often said that if he were to be sentenced to prison, he'd get a tattoo on his lower back that said "Exit Only." Realistically, it would probably be seen as an invitation, but the humor is there. RIP Gordo.

  24. Re:200% more? on Apple Laptop Upgrades Costing 200% More Than Dells · · Score: 1

    Actually, "literally" can also have the nearly the opposite of its expected meaning: see Definition 2

    Isn't that ironic?

  25. Re:Government should not be involved at all on Where To Draw the Line With Embryo Selection? · · Score: 1

    Before your brain had developed sufficiently, you didn't exist. At best, there was the possibility of you developing, but there's little difference between preventing that possibility from being realized by abstaining from sex or preventing it from being realized by letting the embryo develop.

    The same could be said for kids up to the age of about 2. If they can't walk or talk, then they're basically worthless to society, so why not get rid of them then? Perhaps we should be able to get rid of people before they get a job and contribute to the economy. Although burger flippers don't contribute a lot, so let's just come up with a nice round number, like 18. Until you're an adult, society should be able to dispose of you.

    The point I'm trying to make is that the cut-off of birth is really just an arbitrary point in the development of a person. Other cut-offs are equally arbitrary. I think that the only logical change is from when the DNA changes from being an exact copy of the parents' DNA into a combination of the two, and has a unique DNA signature. That is to say the moment of conception.

    My question for you is, where would you draw the line? When is the point that the brain has developed sufficiently? For those with developmental disorders, would that point come further along in the pregnancy?