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  1. NIH is a big draw; but Prince William County, VA on Virginia AG Probing Michael Mann For Fraud · · Score: 1

    was making a big push to lure bio-tech to Prince William. don't think that is going to happen now.

  2. Not the Pope, Pat Robertson on Virginia AG Probing Michael Mann For Fraud · · Score: 1

    the current Governor is a graduate of Regent Law School. As Pogo said, education is finished in Virginia.

  3. With any luck U VA will resist the subpoena on Virginia AG Probing Michael Mann For Fraud · · Score: 2, Interesting

    but I woulf not bet on it. Besides, the idea may not be to prove anything, just a selected release of specific emails to prove anything that Cuccinelli pleases. We have a junior Kenneth Starr on our hands.

  4. On the other hand on Virginia AG Probing Michael Mann For Fraud · · Score: 4, Insightful

    it is a great day for economic development in DC and Maryland, who is going to locate a scientific research institution or bio-technology business in Virginia with this going on?

  5. It is very serious on Virginia AG Probing Michael Mann For Fraud · · Score: 4, Insightful

    Even if the investigation comes up empty, as I expect it will, it could have a very damaging effect upon Mann's career. It also could have a chilling effect not only on other climate scientists, but even discouraging science students in even choosing a career in climate science.

  6. I would mod up on House Proposes Legalizing, Taxing Online Gambling · · Score: 1

    if I had mod points.

  7. I love how putative free market advocates on The Truth About Net Neutrality Job Loss · · Score: 1

    are promoting an approach that sustains oligarchies.

  8. no difference from a state lottery on House Proposes Legalizing, Taxing Online Gambling · · Score: 1

    see my post below

  9. you mean the state lotteries? on House Proposes Legalizing, Taxing Online Gambling · · Score: 1

    yes, they are doing it, but this further measure would just compound the harm.

  10. what a great idea on House Proposes Legalizing, Taxing Online Gambling · · Score: 4, Insightful

    what better way to fund state governments than predating upon the weaknesses of your citizens.

  11. Re:Oh my, the possibilities for disaster on NY Bill Would Require Online State Records · · Score: 1

    I think it probably is a good idea, except certain records will have to be exempt in the interests of privacy. But as has been pointed out, large corporations already have access to that data.

  12. bogus on Handling Money Brings Pain Relief · · Score: 1

    I got my very worst headaches when I worked as a retail clerk and handled hundreds of dollars every day. My fellow retail clerks also suffered frequent headaches.

  13. Just don't put flash on the home page on Adobe Not Worried About the Future of Flash · · Score: 1

    Good for video, and can't think of any other use for it.

  14. no on Google Slams Viacom For Secret YouTube Uploads · · Score: 1

    this is Murdoching.

  15. Re:Viacom - the verb on Google Slams Viacom For Secret YouTube Uploads · · Score: 1

    Viacom has unearthed a bunch of compromising emails. This lawsuit could produce lots of entertaining internal documents.

  16. Re:call me naive on Google Slams Viacom For Secret YouTube Uploads · · Score: 1

    actually there are ways Viacom could have generated online activity without resorting to sock puppets.

  17. Re:call me naive on Google Slams Viacom For Secret YouTube Uploads · · Score: 1

    very droll

  18. call me naive on Google Slams Viacom For Secret YouTube Uploads · · Score: 2, Insightful

    but it is difficult to believe a corporate legal counsel would post something like that if he could not prove it six ways to Sunday. Indeed, while I am not a lawyer, I would think that Google has grounds to counter sue. As a PR person I am embarrassed for my profession.

  19. Incredible blunder for Viacom on Google Slams Viacom For Secret YouTube Uploads · · Score: 0, Redundant

    they look like idiots.

  20. acronym watch on European Parliament Declaring War Against ACTA · · Score: 1

    I assume we are speaking of the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement.

  21. If I had mod points, I would mod that up on US Immigration Bill May Bring a National Biometric ID Card · · Score: 4, Informative

    anyone who has an opinion about this can contact Senator Schumer and Senator Graham

  22. never mind class action lawsuit on Federal Judge Orders Schools To Stop Laptop Spying · · Score: 1

    this sounds like a conspiracy to deprive families (not just the students, although that would be bad enough) of their right to privacy. Seriously, someone should go to jail for a stunt like this. Also it strikes me as more than a little perverted.

  23. why isn't this on Federal Judge Orders Schools To Stop Laptop Spying · · Score: 4, Insightful

    criminally actionable under peeping Tom laws? Probably other laws too.

  24. There is a blog organizing to save the Haitian on How an Android Phone and Facebook Helped Route Haiti Rescuers · · Score: 2, Informative
  25. Re:Not a bit late? It is like a spy platform alrea on German Government Advises Public To Stop Using IE · · Score: 1

    Security Tracker, best tool I know of to track security vulnerabilities.