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  1. Re:A decent idea on Oregon Governor Proposes Vehicle Mileage Tax · · Score: 1

    What about gasoline for a lawnmower or snowblower? What's the MPG on those? I'm guessing its very low (IANA Lawnmower).

  2. Re:Define vehicle on Oregon Governor Proposes Vehicle Mileage Tax · · Score: 1

    Maybe they'll charge you a shortfall charge for not driving enough, like the long distance carriers do.

  3. No more "Surf Vietnam"? on Vietnam Imposes New Blogging Restrictions · · Score: 1

    Neither on the waves nor on the net.

  4. BASIC on If Programming Languages Were Religions · · Score: 4, Insightful

    BASIC is like any Sunday School. It give you a base to start out with. Might not be on the ball with the full tenets of a religion, simplified for a new audience, but it points in the direction for deeper philosophical research.

  5. Same games we had on Great Games To Put On a Free PC? · · Score: 3, Funny

    Gorillas
    Nibble

  6. No Ziggy Stardust jokes! on Spider Missing After Trip To Space Station · · Score: 3, Funny

    I can't believe nobody's made a "Spiders From Mars" reference.

  7. This means more spam on New Search Engine Takes "Dyve" Into the Dark Web · · Score: 1

    This will certainly defeat the practice of obfuscating links with e-mail addresses in them, by using a picture link or "click here."

    If the search engine can read source code, it can certainly parse out an email address.

  8. Re:Peer review on German Doctor Cures an HIV Patient With a Bone Marrow Transplant · · Score: 1

    The WSJ is simply reporting the story. According to the article, it was already presented to Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections and to the Foundation for AIDS Research.

  9. Can't visit the site on MTV Bleeps Filesharing Software Names In Weird Al Video · · Score: 1

    I think it's been *BLEEP*dotted.

  10. Won't SOMEBODY think of the appliances? on Millions of Internet Addresses Are Lying Idle · · Score: 2, Funny

    But my refrigerator, it needs, nay, craves an IP address, so it automatically orders my eggs and ravioli and orange creme soda, and orangutans, and breakfast cereals.....

  11. Re:Not like it matters much ... on Internet Co-inventor Vint Cerf Endorses Obama · · Score: 1
    Jon Stewart's response to that line:

    "You had me at 'Uhhhhhh'."

  12. Re:Not like it matters much ... on Internet Co-inventor Vint Cerf Endorses Obama · · Score: 5, Funny

    John McCain is probably a mean drunk.

  13. It goes to the top on How US Schools' Culture Stifles Math Achievement · · Score: 5, Insightful

    It's unfortunate that even in politics, some group will try to say that if someone is highly educated, they are labeled as "elitist, cause they ain't like us folk."

  14. Re:Interview questions on My Job Went To India · · Score: 1

    Someone mod 0racle up, because I can't!

  15. Interview questions on My Job Went To India · · Score: 1

    So many job descriptions are written by HR reps who only list off names of various software packages, and only go by a checklist when reviewing candidates.

    If someone asks me "Do you know TechnoBuzz software?" my factual answer would be "I haven't used it before, but I'd love to/willing to/confident I can learn it."

    What's a better answer to give an HR rep who doesn't know the technology?

  16. False color? on Cassini Finds Source of Icy Jets On Enceladus · · Score: 4, Interesting

    Can someone please explain the technical reasons why so many space photos are "false color" based on X-Ray or infrared spectrum, even from modern spacecraft? Is there no color spectrum in outer space?

  17. Re:Choice is there, he just doesn't like it. on Time Warner Cable Box Rental Inspired Antitrust Lawsuit · · Score: 2, Insightful

    it is Time Warner's network and they should be able to do whatever they want with it

    That argument failed AT&T, and it is what allowed 3rd party hardware (phones, modems, faxes) to use the telephone system, as long as it did not cause harm/damage/interference with the network.

  18. Some people really want spam? on Where Has All My Spam Gone? · · Score: 1

    I remember when Scott Richter was interviewed on the Daily Show, he said so many people craved the unsolicited email he sent. He said people would email asking him "Where are my offers?"

  19. Re:Freedom to take pictures in public spaces on Photographers Face Ejection Over Lenses · · Score: 1
    I have a friend who was the manager of one of those bulk candy stores in the mall. A couple of times, students had come in and asked to take pictures or video of the store for their projects.

    He said no, but at least the company line was a bit more logical: copyright issues...there were brand names and logos and such of their products all over the store.

    If a mall Rent-A-Cop ever gives you trouble, and says you can't take photos, ask for the policy in writing. Ask why it's not posted at all entrances.

  20. Re:Not a big Republican demographic on Comedy Cent on Measuring the "Colbert Bump" · · Score: 1

    The problem with "Tough Crowd" was not the subject matter, or whether or not is was funny. The problem was it was an organizational clusterf***. Colin Quinn couldn't moderate at all, guests talked over each other, and little was said during each segment.

  21. Re:I've already seen this on Let the Games Be Doped · · Score: 1

    Thought of the exact same thing. Well played!

  22. Re:A Greater Truth on Are US Voters Informed Enough About Science? · · Score: 1

    So instead of being swayed by one form of media, you are now swayed by another?

  23. Reviews are only temporarily pulled on LucasArts Embargoes "Clone Wars" Reviews · · Score: 2, Informative
    The reviews were temporarily pulled because it was part of the agreement that they wouldn't be published until the release date of the movie. According to the aintitcool.com retraction:

    When I went to see THE CLONE WARS in Los Angeles, I was told there was an embargo on reviews until the day of release....The review is off the site until Friday.

  24. The original Meme on The Internet Meme Timeline · · Score: 5, Informative

    Me too!

  25. Re:"Can money buy you love?" on Microsoft Tries a New Ad Agency · · Score: 1

    No, but you can rent it.