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  1. .pdf safety rules on Adobe Launches Sandboxed Reader X · · Score: 1

    The ONLY way I can feel safe is to run Adobe Reader Protected Mode in Windows Safe Mode. Then, and only then, I will be safe.

  2. Obligatory Vader... on New Bill Would Put DHS In Charge of 'Critical' Private Networks · · Score: 1
  3. Not legit on Anti-Piracy Lawyers 'Knew Letters Hit Innocents' · · Score: 1

    Is this some type of new corporate phishing scheme?

    Things like this tarnish the sparkling reputation of lawyers everywhere!

  4. Fornax on Extra-Galactic Planet Discovered In Milky Way · · Score: 2, Informative
    This new planet was found in the constellation Fornax:
    Fornax was identified by Nicolas Louis de Lacaille in 1756. He originally called it Fornax Chemica ("chemical furnace"), representing a small solid fuel heater used for heating chemical experiments.
    • The Hubble Ultra Deep Field is located within Fornax, and the Fornax Cluster, a small cluster of galaxies, lies primarily within Fornax.
      There are 40 unknown "dwarf" galaxies in this constellation and has ultra compact dwarfs are much smaller than previously known dwarf galaxies, about 120 light-years across
      NGC 1316 is a notably bright elliptical galaxy within the Fornax Cluster. The galaxy is also one of the brightest radio sources in the sky.
      UDFy-38135539, a galaxy which was identified as the most distant object in the universe from Earth as of October 2010, is located in Fornax. It was detected using the Hubble UDF image.
  5. New Glasses and Windshields on Laser Camera Can See Around Corners · · Score: 1

    I can see this being applied to lenses and windshields to give you an idea of who or what is lurking around the corner...

  6. Floating variable on An Astronaut's View of Space Station Tech · · Score: 3, Funny

    "We use foot loops that allow us to park our feet - if you put a finger on the computer and you don't have something to restrain you, you can float away," Anderson said.

    Apparently, this isn't just an Earthly problem. Some of my colleagues desperately need foot restraints to keep them from gravitating to the coffee break room.

  7. Re:Do i get this right? on Stuxnet Virus Now Biggest Threat To Industry · · Score: 1

    Sounds like the ultimate cyber conspiracy.

  8. Guess which OS it targets? on Stuxnet Virus Now Biggest Threat To Industry · · Score: 0, Troll

    "Stuxnet specifically targets businesses that use Windows operating software and a control system designed by Siemens AG."

    Apple's should release a new ad campaign: "Stuxnet virus? There's an app for that."

  9. Wikileaks needs to expose this conspiracy on Swedish Court Orders Detention of Wikileaks Founder Assange · · Score: 1

    I mean, what else are they there for?

  10. Re:agressive removal tactics on 50 ISPs Harbor Half of All Infected Machines · · Score: 1

    Yes, indeed. MS Security Essentials now seems like it will become a mandatory part of the Windows OS.

  11. agressive removal tactics on 50 ISPs Harbor Half of All Infected Machines · · Score: 1

    That means that persuading just these 50 ISPs to begin implementing new, more efficient approaches for preventing and eradicating the infection could make a big dent into the botnet market.
    Combat these botnets through some type of mandatory scan and removal tool from their ISP or Microsoft, and also through some tool installed with Windows Update that runs immediately. Not sure exactly how this would be accomplished, but it would be a start.

  12. Wasn't this an episode of Star Trek? on Space-Time Cloak Could Hide Actual Events · · Score: 1

    You know the one where Kirk steals an invisibility cloak in order to hang out undetected in the women's shower room?

  13. Re:Gigacrete looks better on Bacteria Used To Fix Cracked Concrete · · Score: 1

    No, just move on to something more eco-friendly and better.

  14. Re:Gigacrete looks better on Bacteria Used To Fix Cracked Concrete · · Score: 1

    It SAYS it is 100% non-toxic so I don't really know...but what if it does work better?

  15. Re:Call in sick on Bacteria Used To Fix Cracked Concrete · · Score: 5, Funny

    I know, it looks very congested.

  16. Gigacrete looks better on Bacteria Used To Fix Cracked Concrete · · Score: 1, Informative

    Gigacrete looks like a better material for building in my opinion. I'll just have bacteria in my yogurt for now.
    -Several GigaCrete products can be made with recycled waste material such as bottom ash, fly ash, sludge, or dredged materials. And, these waste material fillers can comprise up to 80% (by volume) of GigaCrete products. Usage of such waste materials reduces the amount of these byproducts going to landfills or other waste storage sites.
    - Less carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions are produced from the manufacture of the GigaCrete cement binder than compared to the manufacture of Portland cement.
    - Energy savings can be achieved with the GigaCrete PanelSystem due to the high thermal efficiency and insulating value of the panel material. According to the “Structural Insulated Panel Association in Partnership with Oakridge National Labs,” structural paneled homes can achieve energy savings of up to 70%.
    - The GigaCrete cement binder is 100% nontoxic.
    - GigaCrete products use approximately two-thirds less water than conventional Portland-based cement products.
    - High resistance to mold, mildew, insects, and vermin facilitates cleaner living environments.

  17. Re:Terrorism is EXTREMELY RARE on TSA Pats Down 3-Year-Old · · Score: 1

    I'm not worried about it, are you?

  18. Re:Terrorism is EXTREMELY RARE on TSA Pats Down 3-Year-Old · · Score: 1

    LOL The TeaseSA

  19. Terrorism is EXTREMELY RARE on TSA Pats Down 3-Year-Old · · Score: 5, Insightful

    People always forget this fact.

    For now, I am going Greyhound...

  20. TMA's for me on An Illustrated Version Control Timeline · · Score: 1

    Too Many Acronyms

  21. Re:CGI isn't the problem, the stories are on Long Takes In the Movies, Antidote To CGI? · · Score: 1

    I kind of liked TPM minus Annie and Jar Jar, but they were a huge part of the movie so overall it kind of sucked.

  22. Re:You think long takes AREN'T CGI? on Long Takes In the Movies, Antidote To CGI? · · Score: 1

    One of the best Star Trek movies ever. And we will never forget.... http://www.khaaan.com/

  23. CGI isn't the problem, the stories are on Long Takes In the Movies, Antidote To CGI? · · Score: 1

    The effects and long takes won't save a movie from being bad. Only a good story line, plot and acting will save a movie from being bad.
    Just think how awesome Episode1 TPM could have been if the story and acting were excellent.

  24. I knew Facebook was good for something on Debt Collectors Using Facebook To Embarrass Those Who Owe · · Score: 1

    Harassing people!

  25. Life in the fast lane... on UK Minister Backs 'Two-Speed' Internet · · Score: 1

    ...surely make you lose your mind. Everything, all the time.

    The Eagles have already shown beyond a reasonable doubt that a 2-speed internet is inherently a bad idea. Let's just keep it at the same speed it is now. Shall we Mr. Culture Minister?