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Angry e-mails show up in Microsoft lawsuit

Comment in News (2 diggs, 0 replies) - on 11/18/2008

Gmail Labs released something called "Email Goggles" to help with that. If you send an email late at night, it asks you to answer a couple easy math problems. If you answer incorrectly, it strongly advises you to wait till morning to send that email. I L … (see comment)

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Gun sales surge after Obama's election

Comment in News (9 diggs, 0 replies) - on 11/12/2008

"Assault Weapon" = A semi-automatic rifle firing a small caliber (5.56mm [.223 cal] or a 7.62mm [.308 cal]) round. Usually contains such deadly features as a pistol grip (found on any pistol), a collapsible stock (gasp!), a flash hider (so you have a star … (see comment)

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Palin Claims Vice President "In Charge Of The U.S. Senate"

Comment in News (6 diggs, 5 replies) - on 10/22/2008

RE: "Has this women ever seen a copy of the Constitution, much less read it?" Have you? Article I, Section 3: "The Vice President of the United States shall be President of the Senate, but shall have no Vote, unless they be equally divided. The Senate sh … (see comment)

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Palin Claims Vice President "In Charge Of The U.S. Senate"

Comment in News (12 diggs, 1 reply) - on 10/22/2008

The position of Vice President is first mentioned in Article I, Section 3 of the Constitution. Article I defines the Legislative Branch. It reads as follows: "The Vice President of the United States shall be President of the Senate, but shall have no Vot … (see comment)

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My Windows 7 Wish List

Comment in News (9 diggs, 1 reply) - on 10/16/2008

I'm trying to figure out how I can expect Extremetech's review of Windows 7 to be objective when it comes out, considering they're already talking about how much it's going to suck and how much they're going to be disappointed. Look, I'm not a fanboy. I … (see comment)

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Ubuntu Intrepid Ibex hits Beta

Comment in News (-12 diggs, 0 replies) - on 10/03/2008

Name dropping? Why is it that every Ubuntu build hits the front page when announced, then again when features are announced, again when it hits alpha, again when it hits beta, and again when it releases? Ubuntu fanboishness much? (see comment)

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CNN: Sarah Palin Has Never Seen Russia From Alaska

Comment in News (-2 diggs, 0 replies) - on 10/01/2008

If the island really *is* at sea level, sure. If not.... Catalina Island is visible from most beaches in LA, and it's around 26 miles away. Now obviously it's tall, but the point is still relevant. (see comment)

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Travelers' Laptops May Be Detained At Border

Comment in News (6 diggs, 0 replies) - on 08/01/2008

...They sink ships? (see comment)

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Travelers' Laptops May Be Detained At Border

Comment in News (-3 diggs, 0 replies) - on 08/01/2008

...they sink ships? (see comment)

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5 Tiny Mistakes That Lead To Huge Catastrophes

Comment in News (6 diggs, 0 replies) - on 07/29/2008

Fuck Websense. It blocks and unblocks Cracked about once a week. (see comment)

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Broadcaster: Israel Should Strike Iran Before 2008 Elections

Comment in News (13 diggs, 0 replies) - on 07/23/2008

Pat Robertson is rather unfortunate. I've got family at Regent University, and they generally pretend he isn't the president. ;-) (see comment)

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Hands-On: Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3

Comment in News (2 diggs, 0 replies) - on 07/16/2008

A-Bomb launch detected. (see comment)

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Bush Gave Taliban $43 Million Four Months before 9/11

Comment in News (0 diggs, 0 replies) - on 07/16/2008

This was a horrific point. :-P (see comment)

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Bush Gave Taliban $43 Million Four Months before 9/11

Comment in News (4 diggs, 5 replies) - on 07/16/2008

I like how 500 killed in 7 years makes the ragtag bunch that is the Taliban "resilient, formidable, and more than capable...". Are we seriously that pussy of a nation? "The Taliban have proven resilient, formidable, and more than capable of waiting out t … (see comment)

Dr. Horrible, and why New Media kicks the old boys' asses.

Dugg in News - on 07/15/2008

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How Fallout Could Affect Main Street

Comment in News (11 diggs, 1 reply) - on 07/14/2008

Wow. I guess I'm the only guy thinking this was an article about nuclear fallout in metropolitan areas affecting desirability of real estate. :-P (see comment)

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