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  1. Platform standards on The Rise and Fall of the Cheat Code · · Score: 1

    One of the reasons we don't get many cheat codes any more is that the platforms don't like undeclared code running in games they approved for publishing.

  2. Re:If it gets kids into science.... on Star Wars Exhibition Explores Human Identity · · Score: 3, Informative

    Wife and I were in Montreal last week so popped over to this. It's very well done and there are quite a lot of models and props from the movies. The exhibition explores the idea that although Anakin and Luke were raised in similar environments they became very different people. You get to create your own character as you go along based around each of the sections as they are explained. There were even some original Ralph McQuarrie (RIP) paintings to view. Some photos (we take Toad with us for photos on our jollies): http://instagr.am/p/J71hLVodZj/ http://instagr.am/p/J71ei1IdZe/ http://instagr.am/p/J71f9oodZg/ http://instagr.am/p/J71dsSIdZd/

  3. Re:What a surprise on Anonymous, Decentralized and Uncensored File-Sharing Is Booming · · Score: 1
  4. Re:What I learned from online "dating" on Study: Online Dating Makes People "Picky" and "Unrealistic" · · Score: 1

    To counter this bitterness, a positive experience... I joined My Single Friend in the summer of 2008, and after about two months of hard slog (you have to treat it like a job hunt, almost), I met someone who isn't mental, dumb or wrong for me. We got married in July of last year. :)

  5. Re:That they've gotten the message remains to be s on Is Tablet Success Bound To Their Crackability? · · Score: 1

    No, the other guy is still mostly right. The HTC web tool for unlocking the bootloader also voids the warranty.

  6. Re:Says you... on Why Nobody Wants You On OKCupid · · Score: 1

    I met my now-wife (last month!) online, on Sarah Beeny's site. Couldn't be happier. It takes a lot of effort (like searching for a job) but is worth it. :)

  7. Re:This guy is just blowing smoke. on Cop Seeks Wiretapping Charges For Woman Who Videotaped Beating · · Score: 1

    Oh my, so many egg corns. Black Squadron would have a field day with this! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GyAWSnwBJLA

  8. Re:This one wins the prize on Retailer Calls Rivals' Bluff On "HDMI Scam" · · Score: 1

    Denon make great DJ gear.

  9. Re:maybe we need a better way of making electricit on Heroism Is Part of a Nuclear Worker's Job · · Score: 1

    Never mind that this reactor is pushing 40 years old...

  10. Re:And for phones? on Android 3.0 Platform Preview and SDK Is Here · · Score: 1

    http://techcrunch.com/2011/01/11/android-ice-cream-sandwich/ Andy Rubin confirmed it as Ice Cream Sandwich, 2.4.

  11. Re:huh? on Google's Gingerbread Man Has Arrived · · Score: 1

    Ice Cream

  12. Re:It's not open source on G2 Detects When Rooted and Reinstalls Stock OS · · Score: 1

    I just paid £450 for a HTC Desire HD. I also switched to a £15/mo 30 day contract with 350 mins, 350 texts and 1 geebee data.

    Why would anyone willingly tie themselves to a 24 month contract? How would that ever encourage the networks to improve service?

  13. Re:Really? Stickers on your laptop? on AMD Hates Laptop Stickers As Much As You Do · · Score: 1

    I keep hearing this from friends. I recently bought a MBP refurb and I love it. As a grown up who's free time is becoming more and more of a special treat, I don't want to tinker and fix just to get things working. Since moving to Apple, I've had to do ZERO hacking to sort things out. I use the machine to DJ, produce music, browse, play games (on Steam). It's all been plug and play (usually hotplugged). Seriously, anyone! Link me to a 13-15 inch notebook PC with comparable specs (in and out) to the Macbook range. Including a beautiful multi-touch trackpad. I would have been more than happy to buy it but no one has managed to find any for me.

  14. Re:And this is why you buy unlocked/unbranded on Vodafone Backs Down In Row With Android Users · · Score: 1

    Where did you get this? I've looked for unlocked N1s and Expansys sells them for over £500...

  15. Re:Even some PC games are better face to face. on 'Old School' Arcade Still Popular In NYC · · Score: 1

    Try this, matey: http://www.warfighters.co.uk/ I just went a few weeks ago and it is truly awesome. The place is run by a guy that's ex SAS. They teach you breaching tactics in one of the games. :)

  16. Re:I'm Confused... on 'Bloatware' Becoming a Problem On Android Phones · · Score: 1

    So wait... you did your research but still bought a phone that doesn't have the market installed? I don't think you can blame Google for that. And if developers only want to make their apps available through the market, that's their prerogative. Next you'll blame Valve for devs only releasing stuff on Steam...

  17. Re:I'm Confused... on 'Bloatware' Becoming a Problem On Android Phones · · Score: 1

    You could actually do some research and buy one that has been rooted. Cyanogenmod supports something like six different phones. Android *is* open compared to most other smartphone platforms. I have a G1 that's running CM5 (Android 2.1) built from the open source code Google put out. I don't see that ever happening on Apple phone hardware? Even before I rooted my phone, I could install non-market apps easily. It's not Android that's closed. Blame the hardware manufacturers and networks like AT&T (who disabled non-market app install on their Android phones).

  18. Re:God hates shrimp on Google To Add Pay To Cover a Tax For Gays · · Score: 2, Funny

    I sea what you did there...

  19. Re:Can Google get good browser support for this? on Theora Development Continues Apace, VP8 Now Open Source · · Score: 1

    Android will support it from "Gingerbread". http://www.webmproject.org/about/faq/#webm_video_file_format

  20. Re:28 MPH is not fast enough for realistic street. on Compressed-Air Car Nears Trial · · Score: 1

    'Indicators' in the UK.

  21. Re:Closing loopholes != erosion of rights on Digital TV Foreshadows Erosion of Net Rights · · Score: 1

    do you happen to live in NYC and work for the daily bugle as a freelance photographer?

  22. Re:I wonder. on Digital TV Foreshadows Erosion of Net Rights · · Score: 1

    better yet, people outside the uk could pay subscription.

  23. Re:nerd credentials? on The Secret History of Star Wars · · Score: 1

    yes! this is what i try to explain to people! i consider myself a geek. i know about star wars, work with computers, read about science and hang out here. but im also a dj, have plenty of friends and have touched boobs! irl! (in case you guys are wondering, they feel like firm pizza dough)

  24. Re:M-Audio - blatant plug on $90 Asus Sound Card Whips Creative's Best · · Score: 1

    bah... latency of 3ms and great for djing. http://presonus.com/products/Detail.aspx?ProductId=4

  25. Re:shouldn't undermine Opera's case on Firefox's Market Share Hits 28% in Europe · · Score: 1

    Assuming there isn't one already bundled.