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  1. Re:It doesn't matter... on Climate Engineering As US Policy? · · Score: 1

    a lot of countries pay people to have babies... most of them are in Europe, but there is a big issue with negative native-population growth rates in much of the "civilized" world (I was thinking "western" but that doesn't really apply and then I thought of "industrial" but that would include to many others that haven't hit the mark--maybe those that have become post-modern would fit better)

  2. Re:One I'm SURE no one's thought up... on New ICANN TLDs May Cause Internet Land Rush · · Score: 1

    .cm is already a problem for some sites (wouldn't you know, Cameroon, next to Nigeria, birthplace of millions of expatriot millionaire email spammers).

  3. Re:The inevitable result... on Scientists Begin Mapping the Brain · · Score: 1

    can you accurately emulate changes in bloodflow, reaction to allergins and so forth that offer some diminished work and others increased motivation? The brain is only part of the equation--is a pure "brain" sufficient to emulate an effective human worker? (I am reading That Hideous Strength at the moment and have my questions on the rationality of such a project anyway)

  4. Re:The revolution ... on Organized Online, Students Storm Gov't. Buildings In Moldova · · Score: 1

    Most sci fi with a bent towards AI solves this--humans either become anti-social artistic hermaphrodites or artistic free love proponents. In both cases, there is usually some horrible crime committed by an outsider (or by someone trying to stage the impossible crime) that is solved by ... yet another outsider. The AI takes the place of common human government as well and is effectively given godlike authority, at least in terms of human respect for its decisions.

  5. Re:yeah, and my inbox says... on Microsoft Boasts 96% Netbook Penetration · · Score: 1

    but can anything emulate x86 architecture so I can run software specific to my field on it?

  6. Re:YouTube nearly bankrupt? on Sony Pictures in Talks With YouTube · · Score: 1
    or maybe it does...

    Monetize 1. To convert into money. 2. To convert from securities into currency that can be used to purchase goods and services.
    Investopedia Commentary
    For example, you'll often hear Internet marketers talk about "monetizing website visitors." This is another way of saying that the marketers are trying to figure out a way of making money from website visitors, such as through advertising, e-commerce, etc.

  7. Re:Yes on Could the Internet Be Taken Down In 30 Minutes? · · Score: 1

    or whatever it is that causes large middle eastern countries to lose all access to the outside world for days at a time (apart from satellite feeds) on multiple occasions all with multiple cable failures at the same time.

  8. Re:NAH on Could the Internet Be Taken Down In 30 Minutes? · · Score: 2, Insightful
    yes, it does syphon science money. Why is this a bad thing? Having focused expensive projects is a way to maintain interest in science in general and provide an opportunity for related projects to be developed. Sure, it is bad news for the ag seed libraries, but even these have benefited from our ridiculously expensive space program.

    On a related note, I really like orange tang and appreciate the early space program.

  9. Re:Hiesenberg says.... on Quantum Setback For Warp Drives · · Score: 2, Interesting

    Yet, reality hit him in the end, because I seem to recall he died as a result of sickness that would not have been dangerous had he never been in the accident. More important than the above tongue twister, his quotes were often planned in order to promote what he viewed as the most successful way to regain his ability to walk--thus, he may not have believed the ultimate truth of them, but he did feel that they would effect a means towards his desired end. Strangely enough, his focus on removing bans on certain technology may have kept him from noticing significant strides in other areas.

  10. Re:Unexplained Achievement "The Maker"? on Slashdot Launches User Achievements · · Score: 1

    no, only 5726 ... thankfully, I'm higher than he is and safe

  11. Re:I think its infected my car. on Conficker Worm Strike Reports Start Rolling In · · Score: 1
    Even reporting is going to have a bias because producers at CNN/FOX are going to be more likely to run certain stories than others. Editorials used to be focused comments by editors... now it seems to be the main thrust of any news cast (albeit more so on Fox than on the others, but even these have problems).

    It amazes me that an april fools' joke story has turned into a discussion on journalistic bias. Then again, Fox is somewhat of an april fools' joke itself given its status as 'propaganda' in Italy (it isn't re-broadcast there by law)

  12. Re:Unexplained Achievement "The Maker"? on Slashdot Launches User Achievements · · Score: 1

    Could it be that these achievements already exist and we just don't have them or haven't seen them?

  13. Re:The enigma is.. on Spam Back Up To 94% of All Email · · Score: 1

    Well, given how intrusive some web scripts are and how stupid I used to be about internet browsing, I'd say it's still a possibility that's where some of the spam comes from. Still, though, I am not as informed as I probably ought to be. I do run no script in block everything mode and am having a much more enjoyable internet experience now.

  14. Re:"CLUI" on Online Banking Customers Migrating To Lynx · · Score: 1

    so why not just go with I as the abbreviation since interface includes both CLI and CLUI?

  15. Re:-5 troll on Online Banking Customers Migrating To Lynx · · Score: 0, Offtopic
    Given that this is a US-based site and that 30% of the people in the US would consider themselves serious Christians, I'd say you have a pretty good chance of finding a number of mods who believe Jesus is God.

    Even if this is not the case, long lasting extant belief-systems are generally not treated the same as new belief-systems, perhaps in part based in the idea that spiritual truth should have been discerned some time ago if it were ever going to be.

  16. Re:The enigma is.. on Spam Back Up To 94% of All Email · · Score: 4, Interesting
    As near as I can figure, every email address with my actual name in it has gotten about 500 spam / month after just a few weeks of existence--usually it goes to the spam folder and is not really noticed. Since they took down the spam server, I have noticed an increase in spam in my inbox... spam I notice has become a problem.

    Every email address that is not an actual word doesn't seem to have any problem with spam for a number of years until I inadvertently have myself logged in when visiting one of those cookie catcher sites... generally with lots of chinese letters and related to a recently released mainstream movie... stopped doing that when I realized if I started being patient I could just get it at redbox.

  17. Re:Premade on Mac Tax, Dell Tax, HP Tax · · Score: 1

    it would seem based on posts and comments that it no longer is "tricky" though you may be right about the legality issue.

  18. Re:captain obvious: it'll never be full featured on Free Skype Client Lands On the iPhone · · Score: 1

    how is increasing market share against the dominant operating system corporation a mistake?

  19. Re:wow on Mythbusters Accidentally Bust Windows In Nearby Town · · Score: 1

    but you did, albeit a helping verb. And who is to say he wasn't verbing his adverb?

  20. Re:text on Dealing With a Copyright Takedown Request? · · Score: 1

    They are also required at some grad schools... including one I attended. I discovered some inconsistent questions and bubbled in both t and f (both were correct for me). When I went in for the interview, I asked about it and they noted that all double filled items were unscored... as long as I didn't double-fill "too" many, the school didn't find it relevant.

  21. Re:text on Dealing With a Copyright Takedown Request? · · Score: 1

    of course, maybe the cake is just the "liar" -- shirt.woot

  22. Re:How we deal with pirated programs? on How Do You Deal With Pirated Programs At Work? · · Score: 1

    Which puts us in a loop... replace it all with OSS.

  23. Re:On one hand on New Bill Could Shift Federal Cybersecurity Work From DHS To White House · · Score: 1

    Given that this is slashdot, this is probably a jab at DOJ appointments, but several other appointments by our fearless leader have actually come under investigation for corruption... some have backed out, others not.

  24. Re:Microsoft won't be pleased on New Bill Could Shift Federal Cybersecurity Work From DHS To White House · · Score: 1
    Support of offsite networks by people only motivated by money isn't the only problem. I recently flew on an airplane where the guy in front of me was working on a toughbook that clearly stated "do not connect to any network" had no visible usb ports and was being used to work on the design of what appeared to be a military helicopter.

    Security will always be a problem when people work on confidential/secure matters in public places.

  25. Re:Why would they do that? on Libel Suits OK Even If Libel Is Truthful · · Score: 5, Insightful
    The company has a lot to gain from this. If I were to steal something and then was caught. It would be reasonable for my company to trumpet this to all other employees along the lines of "make an example of him"

    The reasoning does go deeper than just "let's gig 'em" but can include the idea that you want your employees to feel safe--"we catch criminals and can now trust those who remain"

    I do not know the reasoning behind Staples' decision to broadcast the reason why, but it is more likely the first than the second. I would hope it is both. People are imperfect and we need reminders from time to time to stay on track (hopefully not often at the level of the Staple's employee but sometimes even this is appropriate).

    The main reason I approve of Staples' action is with regard to references. If my friend leaves the company telling me he just got sick of the management when in fact he was stealing and then asks me for a reference at Company X where I have a friend, I need to know that he was really fired for theft or I risk losing my friend's good will.