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  1. Re:Missing the point of math... on Are Graphical Calculators Pointless? · · Score: 1

    No, you won't ever use pythagorean theorem to solve relationship problems in your love life

    What if it's just the right love triangle?

  2. Rather shortsighted eh? on Inside a Verizon Wireless Superswitch · · Score: 1

    If I were building a superswitch, it would easily be category 5e or category 6 ready.

  3. Re:To the winner, I have 1 thing to say! on 17-Year-Old Wins Intel's $100K Science Prize · · Score: 2

    Slashdot doesn't have a built-in LISP interpreter.

  4. Re:Do you want computer science, or engineering? on CS Profs Debate Role of Math In CS Education · · Score: 1

    You can't really group US education into one big lump. Quality of education varies widely across the nation. Sorry for feeding the troll.

  5. Let the movies entertain them... on Can Movies Inspire Kids To Be Future Scientists? · · Score: 1

    it's our job to inspire them. I've always been peeved by the assumption that 'oh, they are too young to teach that.' Expose them to the ideas, and let them decide. The other problem I see is we have a lot of educators (in the US anyway) who went to school to learn education. These people have been exposed to very little levels of math and science, and as such dismiss it often as difficult. When you hear something is difficult for the first 16 years of your life, why would you want to go into it?

  6. Re:static discharge on Banknotes Go Electronic To Outwit Counterfeiters · · Score: 1

    It's reasonable to assume that some type of ESD protection would be built in. The first thing that popped in my head was the old EMP scenario from the movies.

  7. Re:Victory For Freedom on Obama FCC Caves On Net Neutrality · · Score: 1

    ...and you don't get to play Darth Vader and "alter the deal, pray I don't alter it any further" down the road.

    Isn't that exactly what these companies do all the time when they change they're policies without notice?

  8. Theoretical Physics... on Fermilab To Test Holographic Universe Theory · · Score: 2, Funny

    the theory of a holographic universe will have some evidence of non-smoothness in space-time and perhaps a foothold in bringing light to the heavily debated theoretical physics."

    Bringing light into theoretical physics eh? That might just be crazy enough to work!

  9. Re:The solution is well organized physical storage on Good IC / Electronic Component Inventory Software? · · Score: 1
  10. Re:NY Post Headlines on Taylor Momsen Did Not Write This Slashdot Headline · · Score: 1

    When David Carradine died... "Hung Fu" Gotta love the Post headlines.

  11. Re:I used to work on the road... on Research Suggests Brain Has a 2-Task Limit for Multitasking · · Score: 1

    That's incredibly dangerous... you should NEVER eat Subway.

  12. Re:You got the cause and effect reversed on US Gov't. Ending Its Hands-Off-the-Internet Stance · · Score: 1

    Just because he didn't vote doesn't mean it was due to voter apathy. My home county (in NY) ignored my request for an absentee ballet, and was unable to vote.

  13. Re:Eventually, Chuck Norris put a stop to it on US Government Poisoned Alcohol During Prohibition · · Score: 1

    Chuck's real first name is Carlos.

  14. Re:A cyberwar will be used as a lead up to an atta on US Unable To Win a Cyber War · · Score: 1

    You should write books and have Tom Clancy slap his name on it.

  15. Re:That's far too glib. on Our Low-Tech Tax Code · · Score: 1

    tl;dr

  16. Re:Well of course drawing lines is important on Droid Touchscreen Less Accurate Than iPhone's · · Score: 1

    I've found that in these type of touch screen keyboard systems its best to try to just tap out the word as quick as possible, not worrying about the mistakes. I can't speak for that particular phone, but all the mobile OS's I've used do a pretty good job of matching possible words to the areas of the keyboard you tapped in sequence. It's still pretty annoying.

  17. Re:What generation of Iphone is being compared her on Droid Touchscreen Less Accurate Than iPhone's · · Score: 1

    I was able to load Android on the free xv6900 I got from Verizon. It's definitely less of a pain to use than WM6, but I don't have a data plan so I can't really use many of the features.

  18. Re:Bah on Razer, Valve, and Sixense Working On Motion Control For PC Games · · Score: 1

    If you haven't tried the new sensor(I don't remember what its called), and Tiger Woods 2010, I'd recommend it. It captures most of the essence of a golf swing, the only thing its really missing is the feel of striking the ball and club hitting ground.

  19. Re:Simple Rugged Durable = Better on Is Early Childhood Education Technology Moving Backwards? · · Score: 1

    The latest and greatest techno-glitter is often not what's needed

    the best "early-childhood education technology" is still interaction with parents, in a secure environment.

    How does one SSH into their parents?

  20. Online Equation Editor on How To Enter Equations Quickly In Class? · · Score: 1

    http://www.homeschoolmath.net/worksheets/equation_editor.php I use this often when I'm preparing notes, and formula sheets.

  21. They were busy playing... on Lost Northwest Pilots Were Trying Out New Software · · Score: 1

    Microsoft Flight Simulator.

  22. Re:Hi! Welcome to Earth. Please enjoy it here. on Big Bang Could Be Recreated Inside a Metamaterial · · Score: 1

    I wish you weren't a liar.

  23. Re:Dumb. on Will Your Credit Report Disqualify You For a Job? · · Score: 1

    Not only do they charge you for the ambulance you take, but any ambulances that came out that you didn't take.

  24. Current US Energy Secretary... on Tomorrow's Science Heroes? · · Score: 1
  25. Re:FPGA SDK's for Student's to work on... on VHDL or Verilog For Learning FPGAs? · · Score: 1

    Digilent Basys Board