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  1. Re:I call bs on The Light Bulb That Can Change the World · · Score: 1

    You could buy one of these bulbs your own self - then you drive your large American SUV with a clear clean soul.

  2. Re:Why don't they...even more encouragement on Indian State Encourages Microsoft Removal · · Score: 1

    They could offer free spelling lessons with each download.

  3. Re:I'm one such! on 12 Steps to Beat Your Service-Provider Addiction · · Score: 1

    Yes, careful there. I also am an external helper. Currently helping IBM. And its true, a train stops in a train station - but it also starts there. In a similar way, I've stopped working at my work station to write this answer. The whistle just blew. I'm starting work again.

  4. Re:Wrong real world scenaio on A New Kind of OS · · Score: 1

    "scripts might as well be written in Sanskrit." They're not ? I thought that was what this outsourcing to India was all about. See the Sanskrit interpretor at http://www.notenoughbeerhere.org/

  5. Re:Computers in the bathroom.. on Ladies and Gentlemen, the Electronic Toilet · · Score: 1

    No need to be sorry - I couldn't resist it either.

  6. Re:Well duh.... on Boeing Scraps In-flight Internet Access · · Score: 1

    Do pocket watches also work ?

  7. Re:IMHO on Kids with Cell Phones, How Young is Too Young? · · Score: 1

    Around here they make you pay for the ice-pick stab. Be happy

  8. Re:Similar to Linux vs Windows? on Will Ad Networks Compete for Your Ads? · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    I swear that I've given fair consideration - honestly. It says nothing to me. I'm left with the knee-jerk reaction, to wit:- "JESUS H. CHRIST". But I'll think about it, I really will. But Gawd, "a relevant nexus" with "a mouse click or two" or even with a boot in the behind (or two).... I dunno, I really and honestly think you've come up with an original (and very dangerous) thought.

  9. Re:why why why on RIAA Wants to Depose Dead Defendant's Children · · Score: 1

    The urn would surely be worth a little something. These RIAA folks are, seemingly, a little hungry.

  10. Re:For those who don't get how great this is on An Open Source Security Triple Play · · Score: 1

    My thought was "if I had a girlfriend, why would I want to fit her into my briefcase ?" This thought was immediately followed by "how would I carry the briefcase, one-handed and with a casual expression".

  11. Re:Get a younger cop? on Combating Harassing Use of Mosquito Noise Device? · · Score: 1

    Under 40 and not deaf to the protests of the "civilians around him ? Yes, I think it has become hard to find such a specimen.

  12. Re:Doomsday? on Domesday Book Goes Online · · Score: 1

    Yes ! You ignorant clod, you.

  13. Re:What I'd like to know is...?!!? on Big Dig - One of Engineering's Greatest Mistakes? · · Score: 1

    A dowel can be made of wood - and many are - but a dowel may be made of metal or any other rigid material. The majority of dowels are of circular cross-section and can be pictured as headless bolts . The function of a dowel is to retain two pieces of a construction in their respective positions. If the dowel used is not of sufficient strength, it follows that the respective positions of the two pieces of the construction will not be kept constant.

    Having established the "picture" of a dowel as a headless bolt, it seems to me that another definition is required - that of a headless dolt . This is how I "picture" the originator of the parent post here. In my opinion at least, reading books is in no way injurious to the health of the reader and some of us should try this option - if only as a change from watching "The Simpsons" on TV

  14. Re:Scare Tactics on MPAA v. Hogan, or Vice Versa? · · Score: 1

    I was slightly shocked by this bit

    "You can take your "Fare Use" theory ..."
    but no, "Fare Use" seems to be what we're talking about. And I was going to suggest a correction to "Fair Use" - silly of me.
  15. Re:What about underripe fruit on Ripeness Sticker Coming to Supermarket Fruit · · Score: 1
    It might be interesting to notice that the dictionary gives 2 definitions for "swede" - "native of Sweden" and "swedish turnip". Further, in some English localities, the word "swede" just means "turnip". Are these stickers effective when applied to "swedes" ? If so, can the sticker be applied just anywhere, or is there a preferred location ?

    I hope you realise that enquiring minds want to know !

  16. Re:Finally something I know about! on Ripeness Sticker Coming to Supermarket Fruit · · Score: 1

    I worry about this guy Confucius ! Was he the fellow who said "there is something rotten in the state of ......" ? And which state was that ?

  17. Re:So wait... on Ripeness Sticker Coming to Supermarket Fruit · · Score: 1

    No! It is a mood ring for fruits.

  18. Re:Teach your grandmother... on Ripeness Sticker Coming to Supermarket Fruit · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    Your dog doesn't climb trees ?

  19. Re:Or consumers buy too slow.... on Ripeness Sticker Coming to Supermarket Fruit · · Score: 1

    Don't know where you were for your European experience. Don't have the problem where I am.

  20. Re:A new way to... on Writing on Standing Water · · Score: 1

    Appears to have been used already to summon Sillyman.

  21. Re:anti tsumani on Writing on Standing Water · · Score: 1

    I know ! They'll write "Watch out ! This is a tsumani !" right on the wave itself. In Japanese charcters, of course. This being done, and after we all take a japanese language course, we will all have advanced warning of our impending demise - by drowning.

  22. Re:FUD-fest on IE7 to be Pushed to Users Via Windows Update · · Score: 1

    They are perhaps trying to warn us.

  23. Re:Scooter? on The Hybrid Scooter · · Score: 1

    Yes, but do they run Linux ?

  24. Re:America still better than most ? on Wiretapping Lawsuit Against AT&T Dismissed · · Score: 1

    I noticed this bit

    we pioneered the modern concept of "freedom and democracy"
    and I have three questions.
    • Was that before or after the establishment of the British parliamentary system ?
    • Was that before or after the French revolution ?
    • Was that before or after the abolition of slavery in America ?

    Then I noticed this bit

    the founders of this nation who spilled blood in the name of liberty
    and I have to say that I thought the said "founders" spilt their blood trying to convince what is now called "native americans" to give up their lands and go away and die.

    Then I noticed this bit

    to retain leadership of the "free world"
    and it surprised me. I thought the Chinese more or less owned the modern USA ?

    And I was finally bestruck with

    These rulings aren't the first step on the slippery slope to tyranny, its well into the tumbling phase.
    I have to say that you're more than correct there; the only consolation I can think of to offer you is that you will not be sliding for long. Its a slippery slope, but an awfully short one.

    Since this is /. , I'll add a final note the above text consists of my frank questions and thoughts (there is no implied criticism or "put-down") - I'd be glad to read any answers or corrections But it really would be good if you folks could REFRAIN FROM GETTING EXCITED

  25. Re:Article incorrect on Microsoft's 12-Step Program · · Score: 1

    They read them - their problem is arithmetic