User: brian_d_w

Re:I'll take 2, please.

On: Apple Files for OLED Keyboard Patent

>A differently-worded patent on a new product is better than no patent at all. At least that's my opinion. Actually it isn't. Patents are strictly offensive weapons. The only way that a patent can protect you is if you can threaten to use it against then one that is suing you.

His presentation at Google

On: Dr. Bussard Passes Away, Polywell Fusion Continues

He gave a presentation about his research to Google. A little long, but I found it interesting. http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=1996321846673788606

Geese ... Gander

On: Privacy and the "Nothing To Hide" Argument

Shouldn't the same logic apply to the government? Why is it ok for the feds to make everything secret? They must be doing illegal things to justify their instance on secrecy for official proceedings. If I have no right to privacy, why do they?

I for one

On: Half-Squid, Half-Octopus Discovered Off of Hawaii

welcome our lightly-battered overlords!

The Feds match the profile

On: FBI Seeks To Restrict University Student Freedoms

From the cited document:

POTENTIAL ESPIONAGE INDICATORS
Repeated irresponsibility.
An "above the rules" attitude.
Financial irresponsibility.
Repeated impulsive behaviors.
Extreme immaturity.
Willingness to violate the rights of others to achieve one's own ends.
Accumulating or overwhelming life crises or career disappointments.
Willingness to break rules or violations of laws and regulations.

According to this the executive branch should be reported.

Rare shark found in Japan

On: Rare Shark Filmed in Japan

Dericious