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  1. Re:288 percent increase over electricity input on Microbes Churn Out Hydrogen at Record Rate · · Score: 1

    Its amazing how good a few billion years of practice works

  2. Is it going to be free? on Sun to Make Solaris More Linux Like · · Score: 2, Funny

    The only reason I might change is if Solaris was made open source (and free). Thats the reason Linux is superior. Better support, design etc. flows from that.

  3. Cans are better on Humanoid Robot Serves Beer · · Score: 1

    I have to point out this is not for enjoyment, unless you find vomiting enjoyable. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shotgunning

  4. Re:Its not an identity card.... on Are National ID Cards a Good Idea? · · Score: 1

    Yes, an english competency test is part of the planned test. Their is also going to be a componant to test the knowledge of Australian culture and history. It is this part that is of concern.

  5. Its not an identity card.... on Are National ID Cards a Good Idea? · · Score: 4, Interesting

    The politicians in this country are reticient to use the word id. They prefer access card. Also we do have a choice of whether to get one. Of course if you don't then you can't access government medical and welfare services. Funnily enough this was announced on the same day that the government said it wants an Australian Citizenship test to make sure you're Australian enough before entering the country. Yep we're really laid back over here.

  6. Re:Bush administration to blame... on Where Computers Go To Die · · Score: 1

    If disagreeing with someone makes you a troll then so be it

  7. Re:Bush administration to blame... on Where Computers Go To Die · · Score: 4, Insightful

    Actually the kyoto protocol would allow rich carbon producing nations to sell their carbon output to poorer carbon negative nations. In fact it has the potential to do exactly what you say it will stop. Just more of the same non-systematic thinking that has got us into this mess in the first place.

  8. Reminds me of a Simpsons episode... on Australian Parliament Approves Email Snooping · · Score: 1

    Ruddock: these restrictions on human rights have prevented a terrorist attack in this country Voter: But Mr Ruddock you could argue this rock is keeping all the terrorists away Ruddock: I would like to purchase that rock. No wait it contains sensitive information on how to stop terrorists, I can have it for free

  9. Re:But he neve said. . . on New Discovery Disproves Quantum Theory? · · Score: 1

    Over 90% of all animals and plant species that have ever existed are extinct. This intelligent creator mustn't have been too intelligent. Also show me one scientific paper on intelligent design and then we can argue.

  10. Re:Land rush in the Arctic on Countries Plan Land Rush in Warming Arctic · · Score: 1

    This is a good point. I am just as dubious about any Western news serivce telling me stuff about the Middle East.

  11. Re:A unique and amazing ecoregion on Countries Plan Land Rush in Warming Arctic · · Score: 1

    It is the most annoying/amusing of attitudes when people seperate "serious human issues" from environmentalism.

  12. Implications on US to Pay to go to ISS · · Score: 0

    Will this count as commercial space flight?

  13. iPod is to Apple as on Latest "iPod Killer" Takes Aim at the Mini · · Score: 5, Insightful

    Walkman was to Sony. Many alternatives appeared to compete with the walkman but Sony is still counting the cash...

  14. Re:I think I speak for all *SANE* Australians... on Tougher Copyright Laws for Australia · · Score: 1

    New Zealand is an option (although i get the impression that some people actually believe its possible to hunt orc there). However, staying and fighting the good fight is a better idea. Muskets to be distributed in the town square at dawn.......