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  1. Re:Obligatory on Brain-Control Gaming Headset Launching Dec. 21 · · Score: 2, Interesting

    One wonders what kind of adoption they expect with a $299 price tag.

    Early ones.

  2. Re:Times are a changing.. on EA Flip-Flops On Battlefield: Heroes Pricing, Fans Angry · · Score: 1

    you have to pay real money to not get wtfpwnd every time you play

    Kind of like real war then.

  3. Re:Yes... on Scientology Charged With Slavery, Human Trafficking · · Score: 1

    Mods, how the FUCK can you mod down a post as off-topic but mod up a reply

    Umm, because we don't agree?

  4. Re:Yes... on Scientology Charged With Slavery, Human Trafficking · · Score: 1

    Members of the group Anonymous praised the summons.

    In other news, scientists have confirmed that bears do actually shit in the woods. Also coming up, our Vatican correspondent reports on breaking news that the Pope is indeed catholic.

  5. Re:Paging Bernie Madoff Clients... on Somali Pirates Open Up a "Stock Exchange" · · Score: 1

    I think it would be smarter to invest in pirates if you could hedge some the risk with ninjas.

  6. Patents aren't the problem on Recipient of First Software Patent Defends Them · · Score: 4, Insightful

    Patents by themselves weren't a problem back in 1968 and shouldn't be problems now either. The issue is how they are used as legal clubs to beat down competition with or simply as a way to make money through litigation alone.

  7. Re:Stupidity is not color-blind. on Google Apologizes For "Michelle Obama" Results · · Score: 1

    Censoring racism will force it underground and thus strengthen it.

    Interesting. Can you elaborate further? This seems counter-intuitive to me.

  8. Re:Good Job guys on Google Apologizes For "Michelle Obama" Results · · Score: 4, Insightful

    They're both racist slurs. One shows ignorance of African Americans and the other shows ignorance of Monkeys.

  9. Re:Have a great trip! on Geek Travel To London From the US — Tips? · · Score: 1

    Bring an umbrella - it's been raining here a lot recently. You might be able to give it to Mary Poppins too. The umbrella that is.

  10. Re:Most important thing to do in London on Geek Travel To London From the US — Tips? · · Score: 1

    Why does it bother you that it bothers me?

    Good question. It bothers me that it bothers me that it bothers you. :)

  11. Re:Most important thing to do in London on Geek Travel To London From the US — Tips? · · Score: 1

    I purchased mine from Carphone Warehouse (and later returned it) when I was without broadband during a house move. When I returned it, I was told that it was lucky it was on O2 as the others don't easily accept returns of mobile broadband dongles on the basis of poor reception or whatever excuse you make up. Especially T-Mobile and 3.

    If you're going to buy one of these on holiday to return it at the end, best to choose the operator with the easiest returns policy. This is my personal experience which I am sharing, so this is all I can comment on. I'm not going to advise on other networks for returns when I haven't actually done that myself. How about you? Anyway, why does this bother you so much?

  12. Re:Most important thing to do in London on Geek Travel To London From the US — Tips? · · Score: 1

    Actually, it's 30 days:

    The Happiness Guarantee is intended to allow you time to try our mobile broadband service where you’d usually use it and not as an equipment trial. You can cancel your contract without penalty within the first 30 days. O2 will refund the USB modem cost if this was chargeable. Any additional charges including any subscription charges covering the period during which you have been connected, excess data usage and any charges relating to text and/or roaming will not be refunded and are excluded from the promotion. For Pay & Go, O2 will refund the USB modem cost. Any additional charges including any Access charges and any charges relating to text and/or roaming will not be refunded and are excluded from the promotion. This guarantee is only available if all equipment (USB modem and laptop where applicable) is returned prior to cancellation. O2 reserves the right to amend or withdraw this promotion at any time without further notice. This guarantee does not include any laptop/mini-laptop taken with O2 Mobile Broadband. Terms apply.

  13. Re:Most important thing to do in London on Geek Travel To London From the US — Tips? · · Score: 1

    wonders why parent recommends O2

    Read the comment. It's the only operator that allows you to return it. Useful if you only need it for two weeks.

  14. Re:Most important thing to do in London on Geek Travel To London From the US — Tips? · · Score: 1

    The mobile network operator o2 (who have many stores around London) offer pay-as-you-go 3G mobile broadband dongles for £30. Although other companies offer mobile broadband, only o2 offer a 14 day money back guarantee on it, so you if you want to be cheeky you could in theory get your £30 back. You can buy the modem at any o2 shop.

    You also get free access to many o2 ("cloud") hotspots which are the most commonly found wi-fi zones in pubs, shops, restaurants and cafes.

    http://shop.o2.co.uk/promo/o2mobilebroadband/tab/Pay_and_Go

    It think there's and iPhone app which tells you how close you are to one of them.

  15. Re:Remember... on Geek Travel To London From the US — Tips? · · Score: 4, Funny

    Also, if you make it up north to Edinburgh, "Scotland is my favourite part of England" will ensure you some new-found friends.

  16. Re:Invalid argument. on Is That Sushi Hazardous To Your Health? · · Score: 1

    My coworkers and I often go to get "cheesesteak," and inevitably one of us ends up getting a burger.

    Sounds like someone needs to be a bit more decisive, not change their language around.

  17. Re:Endangered species? No on Is That Sushi Hazardous To Your Health? · · Score: 1

    Whale is commonly consumed, dolphin hardly ever except places like Taiji.

    Both of these animals absorb a lot of mercury from their diet over time and this can end up in the people who eat a lot of it.

    Whale sashimi tastes sort of like a fishy meat. At least the one I had did. Maybe dolphin would be similar.

  18. Re:Tuna sushi on Is That Sushi Hazardous To Your Health? · · Score: 1

    Especially a piece of nicely marbled toro.

    I like the middle-fatty one. The fattiest toro doesn't really taste all that good to me.

  19. Re:So technically on Is That Sushi Hazardous To Your Health? · · Score: 1

    That doesn't sound even remotely like Japanese pronunciation of English. If you had two braincells to rub together, it would be more apparent.

  20. Re:SETI on Dark Energy, Life Searches Make Strange Bedfellows · · Score: 2, Informative

    The fact that there you posted the same thing twice and that these two sets of astronomers are doing the same thing is ironic and an unintended witticism. That was probably why you're modded funny rather than redundant.

  21. Re:Less than freedom on Less Than Free · · Score: 1

    Surely he means "better than free"?

  22. Re:Still behind id on Epic Releases Free Version of Unreal Engine · · Score: 2, Funny

    Oh, clearly you misunderstand this screen shot. Our hell spawn battling protagonist is getting ready to shoot something and as an enhancement for Doom 5, he not only puts down his flashlight but now also closes his eyes too. It's all very atmospheric...

  23. Re:News for nerds? on Nothing To Fear But Fearlessness Itself? · · Score: 1

    or you are being paid by China to astroturf for China

    Chinese-made tinfoil hats are on aisle 3.

  24. Re:News for nerds? on Nothing To Fear But Fearlessness Itself? · · Score: 1

    Disclaimer: I work in an investment bank.

    No, generally these are not the kind of people who think offshoring is a good idea. Traders want IT staff close by. Preferably close enough to shout at them.

  25. Re:Remember citizen on How Terahertz Waves Tear Apart DNA · · Score: 2, Insightful

    I'd rather unzip my trousers than than let this 'frisker' unzip my DNA. Who knows, a naked security line might actually make airports fun again.