Comment Re:We all know what's going to happen... (Score 3, Funny) 222
Cute. Cuddly. Deadly.
Comment What could possibly go wrong? (Score 1, Insightful) 222
Carry on, Japan.
Japan To Create a Nuclear Meltdown 222
Taco Cowboy writes "Japanese researchers are planning an experiment to better understand what transpires during a nuclear meltdown by attempting to create a controlled nuclear meltdown. Using a scaled down version of a nuclear reactor — essentially a meter long stainless steel container — the experiment will involve the insertion of a foot long (30 cm) nuclear fuel rod, starting the fission process, and then draining the coolant. The experiment is scheduled to take place later this year."
Comment 99%? (Score 5, Funny) 297
You americans with your puny 99%.
This parliament goes to 113!
Comment Totally worth it (Score 1) 257
I can't see how people can be upset about this. The Spotify social feature is awesome, and if you skip one lunch out per month, you've paid for the subscription.
Comment Dirty tactics (Score 3, Insightful) 137
It doesn't take much of a conspiracy theorist to see what's probably happening here: first make a speech to the people talking a lot about stability and warning of chaos, then bring the net back up, send in paid thugs - confirmed as poiice in plain clothes - to attack the protesters, letting the world see the 'chaos the protests have caused'
Mubarack: certified asshole, but a smart one.
Comment Damn this outsourcing fad (Score 1) 137
...wait, what's that wooshing sound above my head?
Microsoft Opens Source Code To KGB's Successor Agency 187
Jack Spine writes "Microsoft has struck a deal with the Russian government which will give the FSB, successor to the KGB, access to the source code for Windows 7, among other products. The agreement is an extension of Microsoft's Government Security Program, according to a source with links to the UK government."
The Pirate Bay Sinks And Swims 347
mikael_j writes "This morning the German ISP that had been hosting The Pirate Bay's website and search engine shut the site down. A few hours later the website was back up, this time with hosting provided by the Swedish Pirate Party, which issued a press release (in Swedish) explaining why they have chosen to host The Pirate Bay."
The World's First Commercially Available Jetpack 303
ElectricSteve writes "It's been a long time coming. While Arthur C. Clarke's geosync satellites have taken to space, and James Bond's futuristic mobile technology has become commonplace, still the dream of sustained personal flight has eluded us — until now. At $86,000, the Martin Aircraft jetpack costs about as much as a high-end car, achieves a 30-minute flight time, and is fueled by regular gasoline. A 10% deposit buys you a production slot for 12 months hence." Here's a video of some indoor test flights. This isn't Buck Rogers's jetpack — it's about 5 by 5 feet and weighs more than the average human. You won't be able to commute with it (the FAA has not certified this class of device) so it's recreational only for now.
Comment Re:Ob (Score 1) 676
*Spelling Nazi mode ON!!!11!!*
- Its -> It's
- dumb ass -> dumbass
- smart ass -> smartass
- condenscenting -> condescending
Comment I'm Linux... (Score 1) 460
and so can you!
Comment Re:Pfft... (Score 5, Funny) 356
So that's what 'Ribbed for Your pleasure' comes from!
Comment Re:"The case will continue...." (Score 1) 292
I'm Shakrai, and so is my wife!
Microsoft Sued Over Bing Trademark 191
mentus writes "Bing! Information Design, a design company from Missouri, is suing Microsoft over 'intentional interference' with their trademark and claiming Microsoft had knowledge of the trademark when it relaunched its rebranded search engine. Microsoft legal representative Kevin Kutz states that he believes the case will be dismissed and that Microsoft 'always respect[s] trademarks and other people's intellectual property, and look[s] forward to the next steps in the judicial process.'"
