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  1. Re:Chew 'em if you got 'em on Army Develops New Chewing Gum · · Score: 2, Insightful

    In my case, I have dentures, and I've had them since the age of 15. No, I did brush my teeth, I brushed 2 times a day, once in the afternoon (after breakfast, and once before bed) Flosing was a problem for me, I could never get the hang of it without cutting up my gums.
      But what makes my case special, is that I was born with a syndrome that made my teeth soft, and perfectly acceptible to cavities. During a routine dential check, it was apparent that my teeth were going to cause more touble than without.
      So for a 5 year period I went through a transition of having a full set of teeth (mind you they were not perfect), to upper and lower set of dentures. I've had two sets since the beginning.
      The benefit I feel is, its easier to brush now, take them out, and brush. As for my gums, no they arn't sensitive at all, they do bleed when I go for a serious brushup, but after a few hits of listerine, and floride the next day the gums are back to norm. (Oh I still do my routine of brushing before bed, and after breakfast.)

      I personally didn't want the military dentists to pull my teeth (kicking and screeming is the only thing I can remember from those days), but in the long run... I can say I have perfect looking teeth, than anyone I know. I just wish those viza-line things were out when they were correcting my teeth placement BEFORE pulling them. Life was a nightmare then.

    (Spelling & Grammar in this post has Zero, No, None, Zip of a warranty implied)

  2. Re:The Catholic School in New York on Court Finds For Student In Web FOS Case · · Score: 1

    One thing comes to mind...

    "We're not telling people what to think, we're just trying to show them how." -Serenity

  3. Re:"exhaustive, yet fruitful pace" on Intel PowerBook Rumor Mill · · Score: 2, Funny

    I think it means...

    "We're tired, but guess what... I got Quake3 to run at 120fps"

  4. MIT Dating System exposed! on MIT Wireless Campus Tracking Users · · Score: 1

    OK, has anyone thought about this being the NEW dating system for geeks.
    Common, think about the lonely geeks at the library, looking for a good night out. So that person sets a personal profile about how sexy, smart, and funny he/she is, and who ever is looking can locate the person for a good night of stalking.

    I see this as a new dating system, not a ID check for all MIT wireless users.

  5. Re:This is absurd on Unsecured Wi-Fi to Become Illegal? · · Score: 1

    It not that at all... your missing the point.

    Its like having your car parked downtown, unlocked, with a sign "Keys are in Ignition", While surrounded by landmines and "Bouncing Betty's", and still getting fined for leaving the directions to navigate the mine field on the driver's side window.

    Now thats security...

  6. Re:Ask Mitnik on Identity Theft-What Can Really be Done w/o a SSN? · · Score: 1

    Don't forget, all the private information is locked in a super secure, secret hiding place, underneith the keyboard.

      At least thats what 90% of my employees think is the most safe place to hide ID, SS Cards, W2s, etc, when they leave for lunch break. (Tax company...) its scary, what is done when you file through a private tax company.

      This also brings up the reason why I hold bi-weekly, random, seldomly performed, yet commonly changing inspections.

  7. Re:Identity theft on Identity Theft-What Can Really be Done w/o a SSN? · · Score: 1

    I perfer the bar coded version tatooed onto the back of my neck.

  8. Re:Voyager 2 observed dust storms on New Dust Storm on Mars Viewable with Telescopes · · Score: 1

    HA HA, Ass....

  9. Re:Business Model Patents Suck! on Federal Court Shuts Down Pay As You Go Wireless · · Score: 1

    Since Business Model Patents can exist, can I patent Sueing Business Model Patents?

    I mean, if someone can patent a way they run a business, can't I patent the way I can sue businesses that patent business models?

      I'm all for this idea... /adjusts tin-foil hat Its my Business Model, If I catch anyone of you using it, You'll hear from my Lawyer!

  10. Sheeesh.... what an ASS. on Jack Thompson Rescinds Offer · · Score: 1

    I can believe a lawyer can lie... but when a lawyer renigs on donating to charity, because his 'true' intention was satire... is complete bull.

      I think people need to look at his claims more, and see if we can somehow BFG his ass into donating that 10k he proposed.

  11. Re:This can't be right... on RIAA Suit Rejected With Prejudice · · Score: 1

    Personally, I think, if every judge was with the RIAA, and a mother fighting unjustice for her 13yr old, it would definently look bad in the American Public's eye. Think of it this way, people are starting to stand up against the RIAA, because the public is getting outraged over the RIAA going after single mothers, etc.

      What's funny is, most people when sent 'THE' letter from RIAA, just bend over and take it. This mother (of current subject) decided it was something that she was tired of. Fought the issue, and look at what is about to happen. (people are going to follow in her footsteps.)

      I secondly welcome our current overlords; MOMMY!

  12. Re:Ew... on Your Homework is Play Video Games · · Score: 1

    Though this is a really late response... this should be an easy solution. Back in the day, I never wanted to do my assignments, because it was called homework... Now, my kids will never play games, because its called homework. For the love of doG, please rename homework to... gaming... "Look kids... your gaming, all these pages of math... its not homework, its a game..."

  13. Re:Even worse... on FDA Rejects Artificial Heart · · Score: 1

    Hey Doc! Check my heartbeat!

  14. Re: yuck... on Nanotech Trojan Horse That Kills Cancer · · Score: 1

    Nature doesn't cook?

    uhm, Volcano? I've seen that sucker cook a few cities. Ever see a Human BarBQ plate? nope, because mothernature can't cook very well.

    When Nature cooks, its dark and crispy!

  15. Re:So? on Halo 2 Available on the Net · · Score: 1

    Honestly, the Hardcore fans would download the French version just to get the head start on the would be "veterans". A week or two of extra practice would be very welcomed to the hardcore gamer.

    Now I surely don't doubt the willing downloader to as well purchase a legitimate copy just to play against those online. But the fact of the matter is, the downloader just got a few head starts over the regular gamers.

  16. Re:God... on What Kind of Tablet PC to Buy? · · Score: 1

    anyone think about the Panasonic Toughbooks? Expensive, but ebay markets them pretty well. I have ran across 4 different models. CF-18, CF-73, CF-29, and the T1 Model. All have been awesome notebooks, tery life of 4+ hours battery life, and even if tossed out the window because of a Windows CRASH!, you can still pick it up, and throw it again. Majority of the problem with these notebooks is that they are bulky and heavy, but it comes with the duribility. Military Intelligence(Oxymoron) say's they're good! Oh, and I do use them for classes, and not once have I had a problem. ok ok, so I did have a freaking problem with an upgrade from 2000 to XP, but after I got a Linux install and drivers to finally match the Centrino technology, Not a problem. (Mandrake works well, and Knoppix just requires some extra config.)

  17. Re:Better to burn up... on Space Burial · · Score: 1

    when comming back to earth, as a wishing star, I would wish my falling star would be ass first! Sir, incomming message, it reads "Kiss my ass, world."

  18. Re:No, it's too much on Dell's Gaming Monster · · Score: 2, Interesting

    Well since, the Inspiron 8100, GeForce2Go to a Geforce4 MX 440 64MB DDR.

    plus if you spend enough time on ebay, you could actually upgrade the whole 8100 to a 8200 for less than $400, that includes 1GB RAM.