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  1. Chart of ISS Height on ISS Loses Orbit-Boosting Options · · Score: 2, Informative

    A chart of the height of the ISS:

    Getting lower...

  2. From Schneier's Blog... on Meaningful MD5 Collisions · · Score: 1
  3. Proof: .999999999 = 1 on Calculator Flaw Forces Recall in Virginia · · Score: 1

    Buy .999999999... does equal 1.

    Proof: .9999999999...
    = Sum(9/10^i,i,1,inf)
    = 9 * Sum(1/10^i,i,1,inf) (9 is a constant and can therefore be pulled out)
    = 9 * (1/10)/(1-1/10) (Geometric series, first term 1/10, common ratio 1/10)
    = 9 * (1/10)/(9/10)
    = 9 * 1/10 * 1/9 * 10
    = 1

  4. Re:I don't get it... on Factors Found in 200-Digit RSA Challenge · · Score: 1

    Try it on a TI-89. It will do it, in theory. TI themselves admit, however, that it may take longer than the life of the calculator, the user, and/or the planet to come up with the answer.

  5. Re:RSOD? on Longhorn: Fewer BSODs, More RSODs · · Score: 2, Funny

    No, that's what USERS do when an unrecoverable error occurs.

  6. Re:I hope it's not for violence on Revenge of the Sith Officially Rated PG-13 · · Score: 5, Funny

    For example: 'Contains scenes of peril'

    Oh my fucking God, please not PERIL. God forbid some kid sees a fictional character in danger, that's just mentally damaging material right there.


    It could be worse:

    'Contains scenes of perl'

    Now that would be mentally damaging.

  7. Re:Test your 911 now on Texas Attorney General Sues Vonage over 911 · · Score: 1
  8. Time for 3ROT-13! on SHA-1 Broken · · Score: 1

    Unfortionetly, it has come to light that ROT-13 is no longer an effective encryption algorithm. Therefore, I recommend moving to a new system, called Triple ROT-13, or 3ROT-13. This algorithm fuctions in the following way: 1) Encode with ROT-13 2) Decode with ROT-13 3) Encode with ROT-13 This method allows compatability with legacy ROT-13 systems, by using the same method of encryption in step 1 as the decryption in step 2.

  9. Re:this is why on Identity theft Happens Predominantly Offline · · Score: 1

    The best purchase you can make is a paper shredder, preferably a cross-cut model.

    Shredders are nice, but the ultimate method of paper destruction remains fire.

    If a piece of paper is tossed on a good, hot fire, it will literally cease to exist. You could search the fireplace for days and not find any remains.

    It might not be practical for everyone, but if you already have a fireplace, and use it almost every day (especially during the winter), it's a good option.

  10. Already Available...? on Yahoo! Maps to Support Realtime Traffic · · Score: 2, Interesting

    I would imagine that this service is already available elsewhere. Googling "traffic conditions" with various city names usually turns up decent results.

    Many major metropolitan areas have government agencies devoted to controlling traffic; their websites might also be a good place to look.