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Re:Personal Food Computers on Thursday September 06, 2018 @10:26AM (#17926521)
I heard a talk on this last year, though there seems to be some issues to overcome, the concept of a 'farm in every home' is very exciting. I'd love to build the computer with my kids and learn with them how the software interacts with the growing process... Plus the hardware is just fun!
Re:Astronauts are repairing a hole in wall of International Space Station on Thursday August 30, 2018 @10:49AM (#17877180)
"In effect, he literally touched space without a space suit," tweeted the YouTube channel Techniques Spatiale. - Dude
Re:A low-profile, Chinese handset maker has taken over Africa’s mobile... on Thursday August 30, 2018 @10:40AM (#17877110)
"Transsion’s success has hinged on a glocalization ..." a great word, this is the first time I've read it but the connotation is obvious and I'm sure this word will be popping up more often.

I apologize if I'm the only commenter who has never read that word before and am now going to get trolled for my stupid comment.

Re:Google, but for colors on Wednesday August 29, 2018 @03:30PM (#17871027)
Brilliant and colorful idea! Really love this!
Re:Chinese capital dangles carrots to lure foreign talent to its Silic... on Tuesday February 27, 2018 @10:52AM (#16474469)
Ha! - In the article that smoggy image was worth a 1000 clear breaths on this side of the pond.
Re:Can you pick a bedbug out of a lineup? on Thursday February 15, 2018 @09:44AM (#16384336)
Just reading these comments I'm starting to notice multiple linear marks on my legs, arms, neck. I'm itching all over. This is horrible!