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  1. Now if they would just... on New Chrome Beta Adds Privacy Controls, Translation Option · · Score: 1

    Now if Google Chrome would just either add the functionality of Google's own toolbar's bookmarks I would switch to it full time.

  2. Re:Streaming TV meets the DVR. on The Sad History and (Possibly) Bright Future of TiVo · · Score: 1

    Yes a PC can do many if not most things Tivo can do. But the Tivo requires no support from me, other than writing a check. Everyone in the house can easily download a movie from Amazon or add a show to season pass.

  3. Re:Streaming TV meets the DVR. on The Sad History and (Possibly) Bright Future of TiVo · · Score: 1

    "Is Tivo ready for streaming Internet TV? The popcorn hour and the boxee sure are."

    Yes it is. It can stream from several sources.

  4. Re:Steam and Electronic Arts on Game Distribution Platforms Becoming Annoyingly Common · · Score: 1

    No. Think sperm bank. You don't really know what you are getting and there is a real good chance it won't have the desired outcome.

  5. Re:Escrow on Game Distribution Platforms Becoming Annoyingly Common · · Score: 1

    Steam has been updated 7 times in the last 6 days. What are the chances that a patch written at some point in the past would even work a little now?

  6. Re:Telemarketer solution on The DIY $10 Prepaid Cellphone Remote Car Starter · · Score: 1

    A manual transmission is more efficient if the driver knows what they are doing. The vast majority don't. In the hands of the average driver an automatic is just if not more efficient than a manual with less chance of additional non-fuel costs.

  7. Re:Impact Simulations on Simulation of Close Asteroid Fly-By · · Score: 1

    "hardships for earth's inhabitants"

    Now that is an understatement.

  8. The US on Russia Recalls Modern Warfare 2 · · Score: 1

    The US General is the real "Bad Guy" in the game.

  9. Re:You mean ... on Car Glass Rules Could Impair Cell, GPS and Radio Signals In CA · · Score: 1

    And I've yet to find the one in my Honda Ridgeline. Where are they hiding those things?

  10. He placed a script on a public computer... on FBI Investigates Liberator of Court Records · · Score: 1

    He placed an unauthorized PERL script on a government owned computer. And the government doesn't like that. What a surprise.

  11. China knows this... on Gamers Are More Aggressive To Strangers · · Score: 2, Interesting

    China learned this little tidbit of human nature at Tienanmen Square. The tank unit that wouldn't roll over the guy was a unit made up of troops from Beijing. They've since fixed that by assigning units from the outer provinces to the city.

  12. Re:Its justified price on Why Games Cost $60 · · Score: 1

    Most none /.ers take a date.

  13. Re:Good and bad, computer chair version and some b on Honda's Answer To the Segway · · Score: 1

    And Medicade pays for those scooters and won't pay for a Segway.

  14. Re:Safety first? on Dad Builds 700 Pound Cannon for Son's Birthday · · Score: 1

    As many of us learned from an episode of Star Trek. Well, at least we learned charcoal briquettes didn't work.

  15. Re:ALA Bill of Rights on Librarians Express Concern Over Google Books · · Score: 2, Funny

    Wow... 13 posts before MicroSoft got blamed for something. That may be a new record.

  16. Re:Who is running Nielsen anyway, Leslie? on Nielsen Struggles To Track Modern Viewing Habits · · Score: 1

    A couple of years ago I was a participent in a Nielsen/TiVo pilot project where I agreed to let Nielsen have access to my viewing logs. After about 6 months they sent me a coffee mug and said thanks.

  17. Re:Expectation of anonymity? on Model Drops Lawsuit After Outing Anonymous Blogger · · Score: 1
    From the Google Blogger TOS...

    3. Privacy. As a condition of using the Service, you agree to the terms of the Google Privacy Policy (http://www.google.com/privacy.html), which may be updated from time to time, as expressed in the most recent version that exists at the time of your use. You agree that Google may access or disclose your personal information, including the content of your communications, if Google is required to do so in order to comply with any valid legal process or governmental request (such as a search warrant, subpoena, statute, or court order), or as otherwise provided in these Terms of Service and the general Google Privacy Policy. Personal information collected by Google may be stored and processed in the United States or any other country in which Google Inc. or its agents maintain facilities. By using the Service, you consent to any such transfer of information outside of your country.

  18. Re:Cross Contamination anyone? on Up To 90 Percent of US Money Has Traces of Cocaine · · Score: 1

    No, the suggestion is that 90% of the money has been in contact with money that has been in contact with cocaine. RTFA

  19. Re:Come on GM, at least make the lie BELIEVABLE on Chevy Volt Rated At 230 mpg In the City · · Score: 1

    It may be cheaper but it is a lot harder to carry with you.

  20. Re:Vaporware on Chevy Volt Rated At 230 mpg In the City · · Score: 1

    But very few batteries last that long.

  21. Re:Poor Title on F-22 Raptor Cancelled · · Score: 1

    Maybe you read but you didn't UNDERSTAND. There is no question you can dirty up the F-22 but without doing so it has the same amount of internal storage for bombs as a F-117 PLUS internal storage for Air to Air missles and a cannon.

  22. Re:Poor Title on F-22 Raptor Cancelled · · Score: 1

    Building an F-22 isn't like building fighters in WWII. You can't just put some Rosey the Riveters on the line and say have at it.

  23. Re:Poor Title on F-22 Raptor Cancelled · · Score: 1

    Wrong... At least check Wikipedia before you talk about thing you don't know. The Raptor has internal weapons bays that can carry a maximum of six missiles or four bombs in the center bay, and one missile in each side bay. Carrying missiles and bombs internally maintains its stealth capability and maintains lower drag resulting in higher top speeds and longer combat ranges.

  24. Re:Culture of Secrecy on Chinese Employee Loses iPhone Prototype, Kills Self · · Score: 1

    Well, if I was the guy that next filled that job I'd do everything in my power to make sure it didn't happen again. And that might include throwing some folks out some windows if that is what it takes.

  25. Re:Culture of Secrecy on Chinese Employee Loses iPhone Prototype, Kills Self · · Score: 2

    I think it goes a little higher than Foxconn. Remember this is the same country that put to death the former head of thier FDA. http://www.nytimes.com/2007/07/10/world/asia/10iht-china.1.6587520.html

    They do tend to take more responsibility for their actions than we do in the West.