http://disqus.com/people/19be3dcd799d650bb69bc4e1786567ad/enSat, 01 Nov 2008 08:09:00 -0000http://ohgizmo.disqus.com/ohgizmo_raquo_archive_raquo_coffin_shaped_mouse/#comment-1755322I can't believe it only runs at 800dpi. They are missing a huge market by not going after gamers. After all, who customizes their PC more than gamers?Thomas PaineFri, 02 Dec 2005 20:12:55 -0000http://ohgizmo.disqus.com/ohgizmo_raquo_archive_raquo_hela_glider_mouse/#comment-1759896If it's supposed to be ergonomic then why in god's name did they attach their glorified touch pad to a laptop style keyboard? I don't think there is a keyboard layout that is more cramped, uncomfortable and hard to use.Thomas PaineWed, 01 Nov 2006 17:31:16 -0000http://ohgizmo.disqus.com/ohgizmo_raquo_archive_raquo_wayne_martin_belger8217s_gorgeous_pinhole_cameras/#comment-1759901Gorgeous??? I would hate to see the art on your walls.Thomas PaineThu, 02 Nov 2006 16:32:24 -0000http://ohgizmo.disqus.com/ohgizmo_raquo_archive_raquo_db_fletcher_expanding_circular_tables_video/#comment-1760592That thing must way a ton. In the first video you get a glimpse of the insane amount of mechanical machinery under the hood. I'm sure that it's price tag is in the thousands if not the tens of thousands. I mean the video does intersperse yachts between table shots for Pete's sake.Thomas PaineWed, 13 Dec 2006 14:48:19 -0000http://politicalintersection.disqus.com/blacks_worry_about_polls_vs_reality_the_weekend_before_historic_election/#comment-7034650read most of your post:<br>1. You do realize that the undecideds normally go to the person ahead in the polls.... if they are still undecided at this point, there is no reason to suspect they will back the loser...</br><br></br><br>2. Free speech is not valued in this country. The NY Post and the other murdoch/right wing papers do everything they can to limit free speech. The fact they were kicked off the Obama plane is disappointing to hear, cause that mean they were on the plane at some point? they are not real journalists if they have a clear political point of view in their reporting of the news.</br>Thomas PaineFri, 31 Oct 2008 21:31:00 -0000http://politicalintersection.disqus.com/blacks_worry_about_polls_vs_reality_the_weekend_before_historic_election/#comment-7034664Mark Rosenburg, <br></br><br>Most stories printed about John McCain were nagative because that is what hte story was. He has run a pathetic campaign. He picked a half-wit for VP. He has been negative throughout his campaign, so what do you expect the media to report? how heroic he was 40 years ago? c'mon? you can see through your little "stat", cant you?</br><br></br><br>to your first point, you are greatly mistaken with that statistic. A McCain supporter will answer No 99% of the time to that question. So your premise is not correct.</br><br></br><br>Try again if you like, but think through your points before hitting submit... dont try to emulate the Fox News talking points, they just dont work in reality.</br>Thomas PaineSat, 01 Nov 2008 08:09:00 -0000http://capitolfaxcom.disqus.com/question_of_the_day_307/#comment-18029566None of the above. What would us junkies do all day without the crazies? Politics reflects the best and worst of humanity, and that's why I love it. It's kind of like golf ... incredibly frustrating, but with enough exhilirating moments to keep me coming back again and again. "Banning" anybody would diminish democracy and bring us closer to totalitarianism.Thomas PaineFri, 02 Jun 2006 10:19:07 -0000http://capitolfaxcom.disqus.com/watb/#comment-18092509The new committeeman for the 42nd ward is Craig Simmons. Liz Gorman appointed him the day after she won.Thomas PaineWed, 28 Feb 2007 16:27:20 -0000http://capitolfaxcom.disqus.com/this_just_in8230_02/#comment-18112461What percentage of the City budget does 21 million make up? Isn't the budget about 5.5 billion? It seems the term "whopping" is quite an exaggertaion.Thomas PaineMon, 30 Jul 2007 18:20:54 -0000http://capitolfaxcom.disqus.com/this_just_in8230_02/#comment-18112462My bad, 217 million is substantial. RegretsThomas PaineMon, 30 Jul 2007 18:21:56 -0000http://capitolfaxcom.disqus.com/question_of_the_day_updated_x1_80/#comment-18137906Hill should follow Hitchens' lead on Slate today about Obama's interesting choice in religious worship in Chicago.Thomas PaineTue, 08 Jan 2008 14:44:06 -0000http://capitolfaxcom.disqus.com/election_day_experiences_updated_x2/#comment-18143083Was asked for an I.D as well in the 11th Ward, I refused and after a short argument I recieved a ballot. It just seemed like the judges were nervous and new. Obama topped the palm card I recieved with lots of judges!!Thomas PaineTue, 05 Feb 2008 13:05:00 -0000http://capitolfaxcom.disqus.com/congressional_and_cook_county_results_lipinski_wins_big_sauerberg_seals_declared_winners_tribune_los/#comment-18143297Com. Daley and the 11th ward were pushing Eugene MooreThomas PaineTue, 05 Feb 2008 23:11:31 -0000http://capitolfaxcom.disqus.com/question_of_the_day_6042/#comment-18143774Daley have backed Smith but the 11th warders were pushing Eugene Moore on election day.Thomas PaineThu, 07 Feb 2008 12:46:47 -0000http://capitolfaxcom.disqus.com/gimme_a_break/#comment-18149418Brennan is in way over her head...Thomas PaineWed, 02 Apr 2008 12:32:00 -0000http://capitolfaxcom.disqus.com/this_just_in_part_28230_sorich_conviction_upheld/#comment-18151802"Easy to avoid problems, neutral highiring practices based on merit."<br>Nearly impossible with over 40,000 jobs. Unions would have to consolidate their small empires or you would have to conduct thousands of tests for eveerything from cement mixer to sign poster. Meanwhile, passing a test does nothing to ensure that people will actually produce at a higher level. The test eventually become so watered down that almost everyone will pass (e.g. fire department)Thomas PaineTue, 15 Apr 2008 16:00:39 -0000http://capitolfaxcom.disqus.com/random_thoughts_47/#comment-18151928Rich, You're are and have been right and consistent in your criticism of the Reader's comments section. It is and has been a joke and serves no purpose other than slander as no reasoned discourse goes on there. Coconate's own website has never been above reproach either and it's amazing that most writers still use him as a primary source on anything.Thomas PaineWed, 16 Apr 2008 16:45:56 -0000http://capitolfaxcom.disqus.com/random_thoughts_47/#comment-18151930Sorry for the grammer mistakes above, damn toll-free call distracted me!Thomas PaineWed, 16 Apr 2008 16:47:33 -0000