While the iPad is a computer, I think that maybe a better description (around slashdot at least) is that it is a "Computer Experience". I think that the term "Computer" should really be saved for a device that is a little more open.

Hear Smash TV when you read the word "Bingo" in the quote?

It's Google Buzz. It isn't that huge from what I'm seeing. It makes sense that current and former google employees are using google buzz. The closest I've come is noticing that there is a new icon when I check my gmail.

They could always follow legal precedent established by RIAA lawyers, and file a John Doe lawsuit. They can work out who actually caused the harm once they get to damages.

From what I have seen of sex offender registries (from living in two states) they include some case information. That information is usually ignored from my anecdotal experience. I was told the other day that a neighbor about three houses down the street is on the registry. When I asked why the guy is on the registry, they couldn't give me an answer.

iphone-maxi, I like it. I think from now on I will call the i-pad, the max-i.

But he was raised Mennonite. That kind of kills it for me.

Well count me in with the "Why can't I own a Canadian?" group.

It's called Scientology.

I think that you are missing the point of the article. If there is a certain set of traits that bullys prey on, isn't it wise to know what those traits are and then arm kids with those traits with the skills they need to not be a victim?

Completely unrelated to the offtopic post, but the Top Gear lap with the Ferrari FXX had an average speed of 89 mph.

I have to post my agreement here. I cut my teeth on an Atari 2600, and had a NES when it first hit the shelves in the US. I like playing games like Halo now, but there is a lot to be said about the game play, accessibility and fun of some of the old games. Some of my favorite games are the Metal Slug series. They are simple side scrolling shooters, but the main consideration is that they are a lot of fun.

There is "powerful autism medication"? What is it and how can I get some prescribed? Funny thing is that I believe that some of the problem with today's kids is that there are far too many parents who refuse to medicate their kids. Anyone with a kid who honestly is attention deficit knows the difference between kid with and kid without medication. There are far too many kids today that go without medication causing problems. I don't think that it is so much an instance of more mental health problems today as it is the problems were there all along, but the understanding and diagnostic tools were either poor or non-existent. There is a whole lot of busybody parenting these days, and there needs to be more of the so-called "free range parent" philosophy, but I think there could be a whole lot more properly diagnosed and medicated conditions.

While that is all good and true, there will still be government BS on private land as well. I might be off my rocker, but I think they are going to have to get a permit to build something that tall.

An inline V8 would be an innovation.