Just because you know calling another kid a name will make him mad doesn't mean that you should do it. A little respect, please.

The problem with seeing more ads that are targeted to you is that advertising works. Yes, it even works on you. That means we'll be buying more junk we don't really need but is appealing to us. I'd rather have ads that have nothing to do with me - at work our internet connection is routed through another state and I see ads for "local" businesses.

Billionaire, I studied with Al Einstein, I knew Al Einstein, Al Einstein was a friend of mine. Billionaire, you're no Al Einstein.

Not to worry, the politicians will be soon calling to tell you who you should be voting for. By the way, the Tea Party Patriots are an excellent choice for all your voting needs. Fiscal Responsibility, Limited Government, Free Market, and No Thinking Required! It is the low stress alternative to researching and understanding those complicated issues!

Helloooooo.... nothing! Did you miss the part about "almost never offer anything germane"?? So it almost never has anything to do with Germany.

No, you had it right the first time - Alan Turing was horrible at water polo. His horses kept drowning.

Yes, indeed. If there is one take-away from all this, it is obey. Hell, if a Canadian isn't polite enough, you need to be on your best behavior. So keep your head down citizen and don't ask any questions. If beaten, be sure to thank the border guard, and try to not bleed on their uniform. They hate when you bleed on their uniform.

And how did you count that?

and which is commonly known as Gambia by its residents (from the same source you cited)

The landing has been postponed until Tuesday (at least) due to rain. Check SpaceWeather for updates.

It was pretty easy since it was true.

According to goombah99, I'm on a high horse, crazy and petty, a whiner, and dishonest. Sounds like ad hominem to me.

Ad hominem much?

I don't care about penalizing or rewarding Apple. I'm acting in my self interest by using products that meet my needs, which includes using torrents in a legal and ethical manner.

Yup, it is Apple's store, and they are free to run it as they like. Of course, they also want to encourage people like me to buy Apple products (oooh, so shiny!) Apple does just enough of this stuff to remind me that I'd rather not do business with them.