The IAU classification only applies to bodies within this Solar System. It does not apply to bodies outside the solar system.

RESOLUTION 5A

The IAU therefore resolves that planets and other bodies in our Solar System, except satellites, be defined into three distinct categories in the following way:

(1) A "planet" [1] is a celestial body that (a) is in orbit around the Sun, (b) has sufficient mass for its self-gravity to overcome rigid body forces so that it assumes a hydrostatic equilibrium (nearly round) shape, and (c) has cleared the neighbourhood around its orbit.

(2) A "dwarf planet" is a celestial body that (a) is in orbit around the Sun, (b) has sufficient mass for its self-gravity to overcome rigid body forces so that it assumes a hydrostatic equilibrium (nearly round) shape [2], (c) has not cleared the neighbourhood around its orbit, and

(d) is not a satellite.

(3) All other objects [3], except satellites, orbiting the Sun shall be referred to collectively as "Small Solar-System Bodies".

Emphasis mine.

The IAU definition only applies to objects in this solar system. It says nothing about objects outside this solar system. It is very clear about that.

There would be the revenue from Balmer's income taxes over the next 15 years.

When I first heard about Docker, it looked to me like it was a set of tools to simplify the setup and management of chroots. But this announcement makes it look like there may be more to it. Can someone explain to me the difference between a docker container and a chroot?

Hilarious. I wish I had mod points.

Normal characters are boring. Only characters with huge character flaws are entertaining.

This has nothing to do with the Big Bang Theory. All successful sitcom characters abnormal.

The thermodynamic and information theory definition of entropy are the same, which is why "bringing thermodynamics into biochemical or origin of life questions" is entirely relevant.

Now you've got the trees being deadly.

A fungus deadly to AIDS patients was found by a 13-year-old to be growing on trees.

The passive voice has it's uses.

English subjects subject to English law.

FTFY

To be fair, Mr. Carnegie would hardly have approved of my post either.

It occurs to me that Princeofcups may be confusing Dale Carnegie with Andrew Carnegie.

You have never read it.

How to Win Friends and Influence People

Chicago is pretty good.

Apple adapted. Sony didn't.

That is a very insightful analysis. What are you doing on Slashdot?