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  1. From the article on Square's Next MMOG For PS3/Windows · · Score: 2, Funny

    From the article

    huh?

  2. Customers? on Microsoft Admits to Hiding Flaw Details · · Score: 3, Insightful

    FTA: "We want to make sure we don't give attackers any [additional] information that could be used against our customers.

    But, if they are your customers, they can get the patches no problem right? So really this policy only helps out the pirates. Right?

  3. defcon 2005 on Privacy Threat in New RFID Travel Cards? · · Score: 4, Informative

    At defcon 2005 some guys set a record for reading passive tags at 69 feet. With pics :)

  4. Re:Difference on Linux Snobs, The Real Barriers to Entry · · Score: 1

    You are a lot more patient and understanding when you're paid.

    I'm actually paid to pretend I'm patient and understanding.

  5. CISSP on Certified Ethical Hacker via Self Study · · Score: 2, Insightful

    - Background Check - For the CISSP, you actually need to prove that you have experience in the various security domains and a form needs to be signed by either another CISSP or an officer in the company for which you work, in order to actually get the certification. I believe EC-Council should also implement a more formal means to verify the integrity of the individuals seeking the CEH.

    Yeah, I guess I'll bring it up here, but what the hell? How do you get into the security field if you can't get the certification the field requires? Anyone know a CISSP in the Missouri area who can sign a letter for me? I just want to take the freaking test.

  6. Re:Serenity on HD-DVD ?? on First HD-DVD Disc Reviews - Mixed Marks · · Score: 1

    I wish I had mod points. That comment made me choke on my coffee.

  7. Riiight on In-Game Adverts Could Reach $2 Billion? · · Score: 1

    I don't see how they are going to generate any sales considering emails to adsales@massiveincorporated.com and info@massiveincorporated.com both bounce.

  8. Re:Good News & Bad News on A Stark Warning On Climate Change · · Score: 1

    It's the poor who continue breeding. There is no "global economic system", countries have economic systems. We PAY for the goods and services of people in other countries, and without our money they would be much worse off. The reason 90% of the people in poverty are in that situation is because of their evil stupid ignorant governments and/or religious leaders.

    Actually, I bet it has a different reason. Simply put, it might be a biological imperative. They want to insure that their DNA passes on to the next generation, and they don't have a high survival rate. More children increases the odds of that happening. In countries where the children have a higher tendancy to live out their natural lives, people have fewer children.

    But that's just my opinion.

  9. Re:Corporate responsibility? on Microsoft's Security Disclosures Come Under Fire · · Score: 1

    oh never mind, you know where I'm going with this

    Yeah, we know. Right down that slippery slope.

  10. Re:It is supposed to be "family friendly".. on Sanitizing Expression In Virtual Worlds · · Score: 1

    Would it? I think someone should find out.

  11. Re:Global Flamebait Stories Increase Slash Revenue on Global Warming Dissenters Suppressed? · · Score: 1

    who dissent from the alarmism have seen their karma disappear, their posts derided, and themselves libeled as Evangelicals, Republicans, or worse

    Wait... what's worse than a Republican?

  12. Re:The politics of science on Global Warming Dissenters Suppressed? · · Score: 1

    From the first line in your first linked article:
    Occupants of lighter vans, pickup trucks and SUVs were more likely to die in crashes, according to the study.

    and then:
    NHTSA researchers found that four-door passenger cars and minivans had the lowest fatality rates of all vehicle types. Small four-door cars, mid-sized SUVs and compact pickup trucks had the highest death rates.

  13. Re:The politics of science on Global Warming Dissenters Suppressed? · · Score: 2, Informative

    Global warming is more myth than science. Much of it comes from socialist desires to control large corporations -- "why not make cars more fuel efficient?" Well, you end up making them less safe in collisions, too. "Why not curtail smokestacks?" Because other countries won't, and you'll lose jobs on top of jobs (this is already evident).

    It's hard to think of more obvious logical fallacies, but hey. For the first point (ignoring the ad hominim), my Jetta is safe in a collision... and I get 42-45 mpg on the highway. As for the inane second comment regarding smokestacks, I can easily respond with the equally stupid (but no less effective) "If your friends were all jumping off bridges on a bet, would you do so too?"

  14. no brainer indeed on ABC To Offer Full Shows Online · · Score: 2, Insightful

    In many ways, it's a no-brainer, as viewers have demonstrated by their viewing habits that they want more control over where, when, and how they watch programming. ....
    All programs will be shown in their entirety, including commercials which cannot be avoided.


    So, basically I should still use netflix if I don't want to see commercials.

  15. Re:Correction on Prof Denied Funds Over Evolution Evidence · · Score: 1

    What a great read. I especially liked the parts on pages 38-41 that did (quite effectively!) sum up the logical fallacies that were an inherent part of ID. What a great read... Thanks for making the rest of my afternoon at work pass more quickly.

  16. Just a thought on Google/Earthlink Wins San Francisco WiFi Deal · · Score: 5, Funny

    I wonder if this will cause a decrease in the number of people who are interested in learning how to hack someone's wireless simply because they want to be able to use a network where ever they go. It'd be interesting if the simple act of making a blanket wifi network for a city caused a distinct lack of interest in hacking wireless.

    disclaimer:
    Yes, by hacking I mean using someone elses tools to break someones WEP or WPA-PSK encrypted network. Is there a word for script kiddying? skidding?

  17. Its nice to know someone has balls on Climate Researchers Feeling Heat From White House · · Score: 4, Insightful

    "There has been a change in how we're expected to interact with the press," said Pieter Tans, who measures greenhouse gases linked to global warming and has worked at NOAA's Earth System Research Laboratory in Boulder for two decades. He added that although he often "ignores the rules" the administration has instituted, when it comes to his colleagues, "some people feel intimidated -- I see that."

    I think I like this Pieter Tans guy. I think there needs to be more scientists^H^H^H^H^H^H^H^H^H^H people like him, who don't allow their convictions to be challenged by the administration.

  18. mirrordot link to the article on Gmail vs Pine · · Score: 5, Informative

    the article appears to be slashdotted already.

  19. best geek exercise available on Health Problems Related to the Geek Lifestyle · · Score: 1

    Dance games. DDR, In The Groove, you name it. I started about six months ago and have dropped 40 pounds playing a video game. Check it out, you might be surprised how much fun it is.

  20. Re:Okay... on RIAA Recommends Students Drop out of College · · Score: 0

    They may make suggestions, some of which you might find distasteful or even absurd, but the bottom line is they don't care how you pay a settlement you agreed to, so long as you pay it.

    Except that she hadn't agreed to the settlement.

  21. And yet on Americans Gearing up to Fight Global Warming · · Score: 1

    In my philosophy class last night someone was just saying that they didn't believe in that "global warming nonsense". I guess they fall in the 29% bracket.

  22. Re:from another faq on OMG GOOGLE ROMANCE <3 <3 <3!!! · · Score: 1

    knowing how many people fail to RTFA, I decided to post something I found funny. Sorry I didn't spell it out for you.

  23. from the faq on OMG GOOGLE ROMANCE <3 <3 <3!!! · · Score: 1

    3. What is Soulmate Search?
    Here on the Google Romance team, we follow the philosophy "Don't be medieval," so we brought only the latest psychographic and search algorithms to bear on the problem of hooking up our users. First you fill out an extensive personal profile carefully designed by a team of both married and single Google engineers for the express purpose of gathering and analyzing romantic information. Then you fill out an equally obscure and elaborate profile describing various attributes of the person with whom you wish to spend the rest of your life and click 'Search Romance.' It's that simple.

    4. Really? It's that simple?
    Well, you know how when you do a regular Google web search, you get back uncannily accurate search results?

    5. Usually. But sometimes they're a little off.
    Yeah, that's why our early testers thought that Soulmate Search's "Did you really mean...?" feature came in very handy.

    6. What is Contextual Dating?
    It's a free date plus the added accrued value of the past decade's worth of post-Industrial Age online marketing genius, all tied into a real-time, video-based, GPS-tracked, psychographically astute and environmentally pervasive promotional system.

    7. Come again?
    You see ads that might make your date better.

    8. Such as?
    Flowers. Music. Personal advice. E-greetings. Later on, depending on how our long-term opt-out natural-language-based monitoring system thinks things are going, personalized thank you notes, romantic getaway offers, various intimate pharmaceutical come-ons, engagement and bridal wear catalogs - you know the drill.

    9. What if I don't want to see contextual dating ads?
    Don't use the product.

    10. What do you mean when you say Google Romance is a beta product?
    What do you mean when you ask us what we mean when we say Google Romance is a beta product? It is what is it, okay? It's new, it's probably still buggy, which is to say that yes, by using this product now you conceivably are setting yourself up for a disastrous outcome - but on the other hand, you might also be on the verge of thrilling to an experience that will transform your very existence and only could have come about because you took this step, right here, right now. You're online; take a chance. We may never pass this way again. Carpe diem. The world could, like, end tomorrow, you know? Gather ye rosebuds while --

    11. Okay, okay, I'll try it.
    Great, babe, great.

    12. So, um - how do we begin?
    Just sit back and relax. And say, we're curious - what's your sign?

  24. Re:Math? on First HD-DVD Player Goes On Sale · · Score: 1

    Damn, you beat me to it.

  25. Re:What is it, Bash Microsoft Day at the press cor on 60% Of Windows Vista Code To Be Rewritten · · Score: 2, Insightful

    Change +0.88%

    Not too bad a day for them all in all.