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  1. As a local and Christian: Boo! on Creationist Textbook Stickers Declared Unconstitutional · · Score: 1

    Yep, that's right. I live nearby, and though I do not have anything to do with the schools, nevertheless the stickers were a small step on the right track.

  2. It's Long Island - what do you expect??? on Pair Arrested After Telling Lawyer Jokes · · Score: 4, Insightful
    Rude, uncivil, etc. Why were they there anyway? Learn your manners and respect other peoples opinions! Especially in front of the lawyer - how dumb was that?

    Sorry for the rant, but what fool calls lawyers names to their faces?
    Billy

  3. If FF--, his product ----! on Mitch Kapor Warns Against Firefox Gloating · · Score: 1

    Tbird will always beat him!

  4. Could it be the remains of predecessor or itself? on Opportunity Spots Curious Object On Mars · · Score: 1, Insightful
    Is it a old rover, or a chunk of itself? Surely there is something it descards as it falls? But anyway, we could mine Mars or make stronger alloys with the different atmosphere! Perhaps Mars has gold or platinium hidden? Never know.

    Of course, that is why they are there!

    Billy

  5. He didn't want ya'll looking so stay out on Dispute Continues Over Posthumous Yahoo! Mail · · Score: 0

    If you want your family to read your email after you die, tell them the password in your will. If you don't, tough. What could be there thats important?

  6. Homeschools? Although FF is better on Opera Offers Free Licenses For Educational Use · · Score: 0

    As a homeschooler, I hate Operas ads, for Opera is a good persistant modem-unfreezer, and I get to see the speed. But ah, well, I like FF a lot more. Billy

  7. Oh no, the equator is smaller. Brazil - -; on NASA Details Earthquake Effects on the Earth · · Score: 0

    Natherlands can't grow as fast. I can't study geography as much.:(

  8. Re:USB is the thing. on ExpressCards, the new PCMCIA? · · Score: 0

    Use USB ports and have mini-cords from 1" to 5" that come with the computer or an expansion pack and have about 15 USB ports. And have the plugs spinnable compared to the device so it can point at you when the port is upsidedown. On size of laptops, they are too small if they don't have 2 or 3 slots. Mine is too wide and long, but the thickness- an inch is good enough if you are not wide or long. But the fickleness of the market - tooo bad they want that. Better make better fans.

  9. Re:USB is the thing. on ExpressCards, the new PCMCIA? · · Score: 0

    Use USB ports and have mini-cords from 1" to 5" that come with the computer or an expansion pack and have about 15 USB ports. And have the plugs spinnable compared to the device so it can point at you when the port is upsidedown.

  10. Re:As one, here is my 2 cents... on When Should Children Be Introduced to Computers? · · Score: 0
    Well, alright, you can use a computer offline, for book reports etc., spreadsheets(but why?), presentations(but why?), and probably some other things.

    Now, those games: They teach you nothing, they cause anti-social behavior, they slow reading, etc. I didn't have any problem without, and I don't think that it is draconian.

  11. Re:Iceburg? on Giant Iceberg to Collide with Glacier · · Score: 0

    A neighborhood covered or made of ice?

  12. As one, here is my 2 cents... on When Should Children Be Introduced to Computers? · · Score: 0

    I am 13. You should not have a computer until at the earliest 10, nor have access to it. Video games are a permanent no-no, and so is any computer game, pornography, or unlimited or non-dialup internet access. You should not have a new computer until you buy it. You may have a at least 3 year old computer for your own free. Also, up to 1 GB for free programs. The dialup is so you know when your child is on. No parental filter, blocks too many websites that are totally fine. Remember I am under these restrictions!

  13. Will Belkin influence the N standard? on Belkin Offering Pre-802.11N Products · · Score: 0
    Also, I wish they would become publicly owned. It seems like a great investment!

    Billy

  14. At least it isn't freon... on The Tin-Whisker Menace · · Score: 0, Troll
    Did you know about the astonishing fact that computers have freon in them? Also, new research suggests that freon may cause a greater range of problems than just the depletion of the ozone layer. This new research says that it kills kangaroos, giraffes, pandas, llamas, and all other manner of ecologically important animals in Asia and Africa. This causes widespread starving and poor living conditions in Africa and Asia, especially China. The same research also suggests that freon is highly volatile, and as soon as the freon is exposed to the air, the most poisonous part escapes in a matter of minutes. Check out this new research at www.researchgooglefreon.com

    Billy

  15. Big deal! on Security Issues in Mozilla · · Score: 1

    The problem with #3? I want to see other user's browsing habits and if they don't like it, tough.

  16. Great word, but what a definition?! Get some speed on AMD Plants Turion Line of Mobile Chips · · Score: 1

    Now I did not know turion, but it is adscititious to my vocabulary now. But why call it a bud of an aquatic plant at the bottom of a pond? Call it the Fulminate chip: to come on suddenly and intensely. That's a good definition! Billy

  17. And the price? on Gigabit Transfer Rates Over Power Lines? · · Score: 1

    Well, its a great idea, but what happens if a repeater breaks? The system goes out. What about drunken hicks in the country who see a new target since the transformers are too explosive? What would the cost be to modify the existing powerlines? The repeaters, at say 2 houses apiece, would be an initial cost of $10 a person? The cost makes this plan outrageously expensive per house for nominal service. Regardless of speed, nobody would get such a erratically working product for the price it would take to make a profit. As the article said, nobody buys it because of high cost and low reliability. Billy

  18. Spybot/Adaware/Micorsoft Antispam Comparison? on Microsoft Releases AntiSpyware Program · · Score: 1

    I am going to test these three, but should I run simultaniously or seperatly? Billy

  19. Sounds Interesting! on Robot Building for Beginners · · Score: 1

    I am trying to get a computer-programmable robot from parents/grandparents, but no luck yet. Maybe this book will get through?! Billy