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  1. China would have a pretty good claim on the global fireworks and munitions industries over the past thousand years since gunpowder was "invented" there

    Just like the Chinese silk industry, the Chinese "fireworks and munitions industries" chose the route of trade secrets, instead of patents. They took on that risk because they didn't want to share and only be granted a temporary monopoly. Where did this short-term business decision land these industries...1000 years in the past.

  2. Re: Too much? on Is $699 Too Much For a 13.3-inch Android E-ink Reader? · · Score: 2

    They can't cut corners. If they did they would run afoul of Apple's design patent.

  3. Re: The article alleges no connection, though. on IP Address May Associate Lyft CTO With Uber Data Breach (reuters.com) · · Score: 1

    If nothing else, to blacklist whoever committed it from employment at your company.

  4. Re:In the USA on Men And Women Think Women Are Bad At Basic Math · · Score: 1

    In Venezuela women are perceived as better in math and sciences.

    Being perceived as an intelligent male in a populist country often carries a shorter life expectancy.

  5. Re:Ninfa's on Tour Houston's Texas-Sized Hackerspace (Video 1 of 2) · · Score: 1

    In my opinion, it has gone a little downhill, since "Mama Ninfa's" death in 2001, but it is still one of my top 3 Tex-Mex restaurants in the city (maybe still #1, but no longer a shoe-in). Also, there are other Ninfa's locations in Houston, but I have always had a much better experience at the original location (even more recently). Ah, I finally see why: "There are still "Ninfa's Mexican Restaurants" in Houston and elsewhere operated by independent owners who previously received licenses to use the name from the Laurenzo family".

  6. Re:The dissapointing thing... on Tour Houston's Texas-Sized Hackerspace (Video 1 of 2) · · Score: 1

    is unusable because it's filled with Mark's stuff, regardless of how great a guy he is, or how much mentoring he does.

    It still sounds like you are jumping to conclusions; what if he pays a monthly fee for that much space? They have a membership level that provides you with your very own workbench. They also have membership levels that provide you with shared workspaces and lockers (this was before they moved to their larger location; I'm assuming it is the same). If you still think that is unfair then it does not matter, anyways--you are obviously not a Texan (yes, I am fully aware I just made a logical fallacy--it was a joke).

  7. Re:Failed Marketing on Early Surface Sales Pitiful · · Score: 1

    I've seen gaming headsets that mix two audio sources (is yours the PS3 headset?), but I haven't found wireless earbuds available that do that (thinking more about it, it seems my problems are only with wireless earbuds (I've had sets from two manufacturers)). I will also note that this is really the only device that I ever really connect to multiple devices--I would be willing to bet that the "pretentious ear-pieces" also have the same problem, though).

    And don't get me wrong, BT generally "just works" and I do love it and this is only a small hiccup, but my problems are when I have a bluetooth device (okay, my headphones) and am working near multiple other devices that have all been paired together in the past. I have to carefully turn on devices or the BT radios in the order that I need them to connect or otherwise it is seemingly random which audio source will be sent to my headphones (probably has to do with polling intervals). This can range from annoying, where I have to turn off bluetooth on several laptops, so that my phone will pair instead, to problematic, where I have been forced to to "forget" devices just to get them to work with another device (e.g. in my car where I cannot easily turn off the BT radio).

    I think my problem would be solved with a "soft-pair" option where I did not need to re-make my device discoverable, re-search for devices, re-authenticate a password, but instead just give me a simple prompt asking for confirmation before re-connecting to a device.

  8. Re:Another interpretation on Remember the Computer Science Past Or Be Condemned To Repeat It? · · Score: 1

    The UK has never had a tradition of putting technically minded people into parliament.

    This reminds me of one of our congressmen who thought that overpopulating an island would make it tip over.

  9. Re:History Rewrote on Early Surface Sales Pitiful · · Score: 1

    And that it was only an oversized phone, but missing the phone (somewhat humorously Samsung is all set to release a 6.3" phone).

  10. Re:Failed Marketing on Early Surface Sales Pitiful · · Score: 1

    As for the bluetooth problems here, I have no idea why people have so much trouble

    One problem for me is that most bluetooth devices assume that you only ever pair with one other device. I swear sometimes that bluetooth acts like a jealous ex-girlfriend (e.g. interferes with other connections, refuses to talk, hooks up with past devices, etc)

  11. Re:I don't believe it... on Google Now Serves 25% of North American Internet Traffic · · Score: 1

    and it's still not extremely common that their videos are available in high definition.

    I find this to be exactly opposite, now. Maybe not for the Top 10 Boobs in Video Games videos or anything relatively old, but I find that every single regularly uploading Youtube Channel now offers at the very least 720p.

    I think that mobile devices help them to gain that #1 spot (I would imagine more people watch 4 minute videos on their phones than full length movies and shows). Also think about videos that have gone viral that everybody has to see. Also think about the number of sites that embed Youtube videos into their own content. Think about all of the companies now using Youtube as the CDN of their own marketing materials. Also do not forget the reports of ISPs blocking other providers from doing the same thing as google; possibly because it competes with their OnDemand offerings (Comcast and Netflix).

  12. Re:This is the slope before the cliff on PC Sales See 'Longest Decline' In History · · Score: 1

    Hello, I do and in fact I prefer it over the device-specific options that I have. From the couch, I prefer a full-fledged PC streaming to a 50" monitor and maybe to a laptop on the coffee table if I am playing a game on the other (I'd like to point out that instead of PIP that would be picture-out-of-picture, or POOP).

    The killer feature for me is alt-tabbing or resizing my way back into a full computer experience--all without interrupting playback (I'm usually doing something else while watching tv or netflix, so my priorities might be different).

  13. Re:Obamacare for people who do not want insurance? on Obamacare Employer Mandate Delayed Until After Congressional Elections · · Score: 1

    LMGTFY

    LMGTFY

  14. Re:Vaporware... on Sony, Microsoft Squabble Over Console Features, But the Real Opponent Is Apple · · Score: 1

    Name one successful app that Apple has cloned after it's become popular.

    Google Maps.

  15. Re:Complained? Not really... on Microsoft Kills Xbox One Phone-Home DRM · · Score: 1

    This is more analogous to walking into a car dealership, them telling the customers something they refuse to change

    Yes, those adhesive advertisements they put on the back of the vehicle that ruins the paint.

  16. Re:So the correct action is... on Canadian Couple Charged $5k For Finding 400-Year-Old Skeleton · · Score: 1

    State laws on it vary too. I would have to get permission from the head of my local police jurisdiction, as well.

  17. Re:So the correct action is... on Canadian Couple Charged $5k For Finding 400-Year-Old Skeleton · · Score: 2

    Didn't they do the something like that during prohibition

    They still do exactly this with the practice of denaturing alcohol and also by adding heptatotoxins to opiate medications.

  18. Re:A majority want to blame someone else on Majority of Americans Say NSA Phone Tracking Is OK To Fight Terrorism · · Score: 1

    It's crap like this that makes me wonder if things would have just been better if we paid the damn 3 penny tax on tea.

    We have already nearly brought back writs of assistance, given the scope of these latest FBI warrants that have come to light.

  19. Re:Conservatives and Gov't Snooping, Baffled on The NSA: Never Not Watching · · Score: 1

    I don't mean to be rude, but how do you normally receive news about what tea party supporters think? You may not be hearing about it because their ideological opponents haven't figured out a way to label it as racist, yet, since this ultimately effects every single American. Just wait and I'm sure they'll find a way (in case you haven't heard, IRS is the new "N-word", according to MSNBC's Martin Bashir).

    Go listen to the horses' mouths in full context and from original sources, as opposed to carefully selected clips meant to destroy and you will find they are being very vocal about it--even this morning, 2 for 2 of the national AM talk shows were covering it (Berry and Limbaugh). I also point to Texas' proposed email protection laws if you want even more evidence of "push[ing] for change".

    And please don't take offense, I applaud you for doing exactly what I suggest and asking for a comment from a "horse's mouth". I obviously can only speak for myself, since like Anonymous nobody is recognized to speak for the whole. Anyways, greater merit is bestowed based on actions instead of words, since we have had enough of the political pandering that is systemic in the republican party (if not all of politics; I cite the formation, itself, of the tea party as proof of this).

    I must say, though, that I was a little thrown back that this could even be a misconception. After all, you seem pretty clear how much trust I hold in our federal government. lol

  20. Re:Count Me Confused on Increased Carbon Emissions Creating Giant Crabs · · Score: 1

    You take a bit of your filet mignon,

    Key point here is that so long as you do not steal mystery-fish-line-steak that doesn't belong to you then you will not have to worry about a fishing hook.

    I bet you cry just as much every time a lioness makes a kill.

  21. Re:Not Sure I Understand the Post-PC Concept on Alan Kay Says iPad Betrays Xerox PARC Vision · · Score: 1

    Shiny happy people with rolled cuff tight-jeans?

  22. Re:Microsoft Office on Ask Slashdot: What Video Games Keep You From Using Linux? · · Score: 1

    "Microsoft Office" ain't no game I've ever heard of.

    It did have some easter egg "games" built-in to previous versions: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Easter_eggs_in_Microsoft_products#Office_97

  23. Re:Really? Woz? on Woz Worries Microsoft Is Now More Innovative Than Apple · · Score: 1

    Administration is easier with just a single right click in the lower left.

    The shortcut, Win-X, works for this, too. They also offer the option to open an administrative console right from Explorer, which is extremely nice to have. Ctrl-Shift-Enter will also cause applications to run as Administrator. The last admin shortcut I can think of off the top of my head is Win-I (I, not L) which causes context specific settings to appear.

  24. Re:September 11th on Radioactive Tool Goes Missing In Texas · · Score: 1

    No need to jump to conclusions. The thieves were obviously just upset from watching anti-islam youtube videos.

  25. Re:Halt, Citizen! on Following FEMA's Zombie Preparedness Plan Could Land You On Terrorist List · · Score: 1

    Beans are a known tool for terrorists.

    Especially, when combined with power window locks.