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Comment Re:This is terrible (Score 0) 907

The current Prime Minister, Julia Gillard, is an atheist, and it was pretty much a non-issue when the news came out. "Meh". Most of our former leaders were also not that religious. Aussies would rather here you swear and scull beer, than swear on the bible (Google on "Bob Hawke" and "Beer")

Also see: http://www.crikey.com.au/2010/06/30/of-12-prime-ministers-before-this-atheist-only-rudd-got-on-his-knees/

Comment Re:makes sense (Score 0) 526

Hopefully, IBM can put Java on the right track again: fully open source it, fix its performance problems

What do you mean "fully open source" it? The only hitches are the bits not open where it's using code that they don't own, and there is work in OpenJDK being done on replacing that with open source code.

It's funny.  Laugh.

Submission + - The top ten off switches

Dan Jimbokla writes: CNET.co.uk has a truly funny and read-worthy article up about the top ten off switches. One of my favorite switches from the piece is #4 — The illuminated toggle switch: "This switch isn't designed for high-drain uses, typically it can only provide a maximum of 20 amps at 12 volts. That will make it suitable for a number of exciting uses though, and what it lacks in power handling, it makes up for in practicality. This switch will illuminate when the device it controls is turned on, and go off when the device is deactivated. This is logical and practical, and that has earned this switch a place in our hearts. What's more, it's far from expensive and there are even a choice of colours."

Feed Engadget: Wii Shaft: the arcade-style joystick for virtual console titles (engadget.com)

Filed under: Gaming, Peripherals

We have to believe that the name of this arcade-style joystick was chosen more for hype and less for, well, anything else, but nevertheless, it's yet another way to add even more retro to the virtual console experience. Slated to arrive just in time for the holidays, The Shaft will be available in arctic white, coral pink and midnight black, and it will darn near take up your entire lap, too. The oversized creation sports a customizable turbo function along with six control buttons, but we could certainly see this thing becoming an excellent chew toy for Fido if left unattended for an extended period of time. The 'stick can be pre-ordered right now for $39.95, or you can appear infinitely wise by snapping up two for "just" $69.95.

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Non-Compete Agreement Beyond Term of Employment? 778

stellar7 writes "I work in IT for a large company. They have recently asked me to sign a new non-compete and confidentiality agreement. I signed an agreement when I began employment, but now they want me to sign an updated one. Behind the link are a few paragraphs from the new agreement. It states that the company has a royalty-free license to any 'Invention' I create including up to six months after leaving (and the company fully owns any Invention that relates to the company in this same period). Has anyone signed a similar agreement that reaches beyond the end of employment and includes things not related to the business?"
The Military

Submission + - Russians Honor the Spy Who Stole the Atomic Bomb

An anonymous reader writes: The New York Times reports on the life of George Koval, codenamed "Delmar", one of the most important spies to have infiltrated the Manhattan Project, the secret program that created the world's first nuclear weapon. President Putin recently granted Koval a posthumous Hero of the Russian Federation award, the highest honorary title that can be given to a Russian citizen. Koval was born in Iowa, spoke fluent American English, and played baseball. But he was also recruited and trained by the GRU, Russia's largest intelligence agency.

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