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  1. Yeah, but will it run... on Dell Linux Details · · Score: 2, Funny

    Yeah, but will it run Windows?
    ...
    ...wait wait, ok ok, just... please don't hurt me!

  2. Remember Sliders? on Battlestar Galactica To Continue After All · · Score: 1

    Anyone remember "Sliders"? You just had to love that show... until they completely ruined it by dragging it out and jumping the shark with unoriginal stories. Based on the show's limited structure I'm wondering what BSG's equivalent to the Cromag is going to end up being...

  3. Galloping Gertie on Stupid Engineering Mistakes · · Score: 1

    The old Tacoma Narrows Bridge, a.k.a. Galloping Gertie was a fascinating example of self-excited forces gone wrong. It didn't make the cut?
    ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tacoma_Narrows_Bridge #Film_and_Video_of_collapse)

    I mean, I know there were no human losses, but won't somebody please think of the fish?

  4. Re:IT IS A FAKE! on Honda Robot Controlled By Brain Waves · · Score: 1

    Dude, it's real. I work right next door to ATR in Japan and have a number of friends that work there. I've seen the stuff they're working on - the BMI is just amazing (what they've demoed for the public is only a fraction of what they're capable of in the labs). I'm just glad to see they're making Western press. :)

  5. Re:Why the short stock? on Nintendo Announces Japanese Wii Price · · Score: 1

    Next Big Thing? What company makes that?

    ...Man am I behind the times - I want one!

  6. All things considered on Nintendo Announces Japanese Wii Price · · Score: 5, Funny

    Max Japanese price: 25,000 yen
    Remove included tax: 25,000 / 1.05 = 23,810 yen
    Factor in realistic JPY -> USD expectation of exchange rate for 2006 4th qtr. (not today's): 23810 * 0.0086 = $204.77
    All past Nintendo consoles: $199.99
    Difference: $204.77 - $199.99 = $4.78
    Compute significance: (4.78 * 540) - (239 * sum(4 8 15 16 23 42)) = 0
    Most likely US price: $199.99

    (Special thanks to the Hanso Foundation for their significance formula)

  7. Re:er... on 130 Filesharer Homes Raided in Germany · · Score: 2, Funny

    Eigo igai no gengo wa dame da yo!
    ...are? (x_x)

  8. Re:What's better than an Aeron chair in your offic on Giant Paramount Auction of Star Trek Items · · Score: 1

    "Employees not recognizing your authority at the office?" "Wish you had a self-destruct button nearby... just in case?" "Then bid now on Klingon Commander Kruge's chair and finally get the respect you deserve!"