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  1. But on the other hand.... on U.S. Ecommerce To Be Broadly Taxed? · · Score: 1

    In the United States, 10% of the population owns 71% of the wealth.

  2. It will be extended only to a certain extent on Senate Proposes Patriot Act Extension · · Score: 5, Insightful

    Frist makes me laugh, he says "This is a win for America's safety and security, and I'm pleased the Senate was able to rise above the partisan politics being played by the minority to do the right thing."

    And we know the majority would NEVER play partisan politics to get what they want.

  3. Cut taxes for the rich raise taxes everywhere else on U.S. Ecommerce To Be Broadly Taxed? · · Score: 2, Insightful

    http://www.boston.com/news/nation/washington/artic les/2005/12/09/house_approves_561b_cut_in_taxes/

    From the above article: "They cut vital programs and services that benefit hard-working lower- and middle-income Americans, and with the money saved, are giving more tax cuts to the wealthiest of the wealthy."

    From the ZDNet article:
    "...Sen. Mike Enzi, a Wyoming Republican. "This is costing states and localities billions in lost revenue."

    So the Senators think they shouldn't tax the rich, but its okay when it is everyone else.
    Anyone think that this is unfair? Or is this okay with you?

  4. EULA redefined on Sony DRM Installed Even When EULA Declined · · Score: 1

    EULA now stands for Every User Likely Affected

  5. Beware of any 'hyper-enthusiasts' on Departure Of The Java Hyper-Enthusiasts? · · Score: 1

    did he actually do his homework on this particular topic, or will you be embarrassed in public if you use his explanation?

    Most likely the 'hyper-enthusiasts' are suffering from irrational exuberance and therefore cannot be trusted. But it did sound marvelous during the explanation.

  6. Re:Powers of the State on Microsoft Set To Be Fined $2.4M a Day · · Score: 1

    Wow... you sure are dumb!

    LOL it was a joke my friend but I guess you already knew that.

  7. Who's next? on Microsoft Set To Be Fined $2.4M a Day · · Score: 0, Troll

    Okay, now that we have established that we should fine companies for their monopolistic practices, who's next? Airbus? Itunes? Wine & Cheese? And if Microsoft refuses to pay the fine? What could they possibly do? They can't uninstall Windows.

    They should have a caption contest for that photo of Bill Gates.
    Mine would be: SHUT YOUR PIE HOLE!

  8. Sacre Bleu! 519 members still have to vote? on France to Legalize File Sharing · · Score: 1, Insightful

    "The amendment was approved 30 to 28, with 22 members of the UMP voting in favor. While there are 577 members of the lower house, few were present for last night's vote."

    This title is misleading, if the measure was passed by only 2 votes and 90% of the members still have to vote, I would say the title should say that France may legalize file sharing? Or maybe I just don't know the French government very well.

    Last night's amendment would allow someone having bought a song from one of those sites to share it with family or friends.

    Who needs a law to do this?

  9. Can someone implant some stem cells in the server? on Stem Cells to Treat Brain Injury in Children · · Score: 2, Funny

    Then maybe we can grow a new web page and read the article.

  10. Buy a horse and roam free on Britain to log all vehicle movement · · Score: 1

    Horses are fast becoming the green vehicles of the future

  11. Who is in charge here? on UC Wins Contract to Run Los Alamos · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    I remember hearing stories of missing laptops from Los Alamos, I guess they never found them. I wonder what was on those laptops and who was stealing them? This facility had some of the worst security measures ever seen. Hopefully the laptops were only chopped up and sold for parts.

  12. Anonymous Cowards REJOICE! on Juniper Sues Message Board Posters · · Score: 1

    For the cyberworld is going to soon be taken over by Anonymous Cowards.

  13. Mangering Open Source on Innovation Happens Elsewhere · · Score: 3, Funny

    In Summary the title of this book is deceptive. I would have been better titled: Professional Open Source: A Manger's Guide.

    I guess the barn animals can read this to find an open source of food.

  14. Re:Awesome! on The Mythbusters Answer Your Questions · · Score: 2, Funny

    I emailed these guys two years ago about advice for college. I want to get into a career similar to theirs. They took the time to email me back and gave their honest advice. I'm very impressed!

    Did they tell you that it was a myth that a college degree will get you a good career?

  15. No favourites? on The Mythbusters Answer Your Questions · · Score: 3, Insightful

    There are no favorites! The myths are so varied in what they involve that it is comparing apples and oranges.

    This sounds like a myth to me, a canned answer if I ever heard. I prefer oranges to apples personally. And I would much rather do an experiment shooting something and seeing the results than finding out whether a broken clock is actually right two times a day.

  16. Impromptu Internet Regulation Poll on Will the FCC Regulate the Net? · · Score: 4, Funny

    Poll: Who here wants the internet to be regulated?

    *crickets*

    *hooting owl*

    *tree frogs chirping*

    *leaves rustling in the wind*

    *lone howling wolf in the far-off distance*

  17. What year are we living in? on New Consortium to Push UDI and Include DRM · · Score: 1

    I noticed that this website is very outdated. For example:
    UDI FAQ Last Updated September 7, 1999
    Shouldn't they try and update the site a bit so at least you don't feel like you are reading 6 year old information?

  18. XSSholes! on Cross Site Scripting Discovered in Google · · Score: 5, Funny

    "How common are XSS holes?"
    I had to laugh at that one.

    Only an XSShole would steal your cookies.

  19. paradigm shift in storage on Seagate buys Maxtor for $1.9B · · Score: 1

    One can only hope that someone comes up with some paradigm shift in storage

    Blu-Ray?

  20. All your bits are belong to us on Seagate buys Maxtor for $1.9B · · Score: 3, Interesting

    So this will mean cheaper HDD prices? Or are we to expect more expensive or stagnant pricing due to the elimination of competition?

  21. Re:asdhfdljsa fsa;c fjewcfe on New Keyboard Has Just 53 Keys · · Score: 0, Redundant

    adsfja;lkj34 qklj43al; ga;lkja d;slk LOL!

  22. Relearning how to Type on New Keyboard Has Just 53 Keys · · Score: 1

    The article states:
    Keys are aligned with natural movements of fingers to insure proper posture when typing
    This is a good thing.

    Alphabetical letters are easier to find and keys are color-coded on the NSK535R to aid hunt & peck typists
    Easier to find if you have never typed before, otherwise they will be just as hard to find.

    All keys can be easily reached from the home position
    This is true if you have small hands.

    Shift keys are centralized and shift characters can be typed one-handed for assisted applications and handicapped
    This may be a good thing

    Editing keys are integrated
    This also may be a good thing

    The keyboard has a smaller footprint, which allows the mouse to be placed right next to the typing keys
    This is not necessarily good, a smaller keyboard may just cramp your hands and typing leading to more mistakes?

    There are only half as many keys to learn
    Again, if you are using it for the first time, otherwise there are 100% more keys to learn.

    It looks interesting but I am not so sure it will catch on quickly.

  23. Better Card than some Hollywood Executive on More Delays for Ender Movie · · Score: 1

    How many movies based on popular media have been completely ruined due to the standardization of the Hollywood script/ending?
    The author's own writing most likely will make the movie more unique and interesting, and true to his own vision. Hopefully the director will be someone who works hard to get the right shot.

  24. Spam on the Lam on FTC Declares Can-Spam a Success · · Score: 1

    I hear they had a giant banner hung in the US Capitol saying:

    'Mission Accomplished'

  25. Incidentally, Integrity was most looked up word... on Wikipedia Founder Edits Own Bio · · Score: 1

    ...in 2005. Apparently we are in desperate need of it and we don't even know what it is.

    See: http://openpr.com/news/1594.html