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  1. This isn't going to replace that much. on Robot-Run Warehouse Speeds Deliveries · · Score: 1

    Working in the food distribution industry currently I can tell you this isnt that new of a product. While we do not operate anything like this but the convience of it would be unparalleled to what a human work can do. This particular item I've read reviews on NASA's use of them in the JPL where they have some 6000 odd parts they use for repairs and such. These are quite useful for varied part orders when your working with tens of 1000s of items. Where a customer may want 10 different things that can be stationed across a millon sq feet of distro center. I dont see these making it in a high moving Business to Business centers where most are ran by conveyers now and auto sorted and orders are large enough that time to grab all these different shelving would be offset. These do look like they might make an impact on internet sales distribution centers on smaller items. While the other robotic systems people seem to be talking about are ARAS systems that are robitic racking systems but they are track oriented with set leveling, the big difference is these are free to roam so to speak.

  2. Re:FDA might be doing a halfway decent job? on FDA Sees Nanotech Challenges In Every Product Category · · Score: 1

    FDA doesn't do a great job if you ask me. While services might be improving over the last few years. Look at the current year. We had a major peanut butter mfgr initiate a nationwide recall which went back up to 2 years to indefinate, although I belive they have started to manufacturer again. Then a month later, what seemed to be the biggestpet food recall ever happened. Not to mention the whole Celebrex ordeal.

  3. Re:I'm not sure this is a good idea. on Cisco to Kill Linksys Brand Name · · Score: 1

    I dont think it will dilute the Cisco branding, the enterprise level people will still know cisco will dominate for many years, enterprise changing is harder to do then the consumer if you ask me. Your enterprise level people aren't going to switch equipment just cuz they are making general hubs/routers for the open public, although you will be able to get consumers to switch to your branded router thats known for "running the internet". Personally I think they should bekept seperate. I think the Cisco branding shows some professionalism and quality. Unless they pur ios on there stuff, which we all know isnt going to happen.

  4. Re:''A chiller system will be added in August'' on Stanford Gets First Sun Blackbox · · Score: 2, Interesting

    If you ever read up on shipping containers which is interesting stuff. Some are build for blast freezing in compartments of ships for like off shore fishing. I belive they can go down to -60C

  5. Same old news on IRS To Go After eBay Sellers · · Score: 0, Troll

    Hasn't the IRS been pushing this for a year now? Where are we? The same damn place. I got the feeling that whenever this goes through people better run and hide since they will go after everyone just to prove a point, sorta like suing 10 year olds for downloading mp3s.

  6. Something better to steal then your lunch money on An iPod For Every Kid In Michigan · · Score: 1

    If this goes through it will be a bullys wish, no more crappy robbing kids of thier lunch money, steal thier iPod! I could just see a bunch of the eBaying it anyways.

  7. Re:Does this sign you up for phone spam? on 1-800-Google Launches · · Score: 1

    I belive there are different laws against telemarketers and such calling cell phones as to a land line so you prob be in the clear. I think Discover told me once they werent allowed to call my cell phone

  8. COPPA on RIAA Going After a 10-Year-Old Girl · · Score: 2, Insightful

    Doesn't COPPA laws prevent places from storing information aboout anyone under the age of 13? Thus saving the information about this perosn to sue would be in violation? Not too familar with these laws.

  9. Re:Determining Area on ISPs Fight To Keep Broadband Gaps Secret · · Score: 1

    You cant really determine a set area dependant on a location speed test, The big they they seem to be after would be the gaps in broadband not exactly the connecting speed. I know of a few outer lying areas in my town where if you lived 50feet to the left or right you would be able to get service. I would find the best user submission would be done through rural and outer lying areas of a city.

  10. Re:Bad deal on Why Google Wanted a YouTube Lawsuit · · Score: 1

    Most think the only reason they are getting sued it since they know they can get some money out of it. I would have to agree people were just waiting for an aquisition to happen then get lawsuit happy with a company with real money.

  11. Re:ToS on BitTorrent Legit Service Launches · · Score: 1

    I agree $3.99/movie is pretty steep. But there are more hidden costs im sure. For 1 bandwidth/storage networks isnt cheap, plus you can get it on demand more of a convience factor.

  12. Re:IPv6 on Wikipedia Blocks Qatar [Updated] · · Score: 2, Interesting

    If a country has a sole isp what makes you think they can afford to upgrade to IPv6, their customers are probably using win95 still.

  13. Re:Tube on Internet2 Turns 10 and Upgrades · · Score: 1

    I do agree with you on that Gore did make that final push while he was VP which makes him the "inventor" although I belive something similar would have passed and the net would have just been created a few years later

  14. speed on Cell Phone Service as High Speed Internet Link? · · Score: 1

    Speeds are limited to teh capacirty of the cell tower, most towers are linked up t1's so basically your gonna pull 1.554