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Dennis McClain-Furmanski, Dalworthington Gardens, Texas — Fri, 10 Aug 2007 10:24:41 GMT

The only things new in your "Commuter Click" entry are the modern psychology terms. Those actions have been performed on one's own troops for centuries. For an historical accounting of "psyops" read "Psychological Warfare" by Dr. Paul Linebarger. This 60 year old book is still the definitive text on the subject. Not only does one learn how these tactics can be used on one's own troops, but also on one's own civilian populace. Read it, and see if you can recognize instances of black, white and grey propoganda in modern popular news media, primarily that fed to them by politicians. Military people aren't the only ones to have read that book and put it to use.

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scalpod, Portland, OR — Fri, 10 Aug 2007 10:25:25 GMT

Hi Will,

The techniques and underlying concepts behind most "Photoshop" tricks can be accomplished using the open source GNU Image Manipulation Program (or GIMP). The software is free, well documented, runs on all platforms (PC, MAC or Linux) and has a broad user base who actively support the program and each other's efforts.

Visit www.gimp.org to find more info and to download this incredibly powerful free software. Did I mention it's FREE? No pirating required - just patience and the ability to read.

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scalpod, Portland, OR — Fri, 10 Aug 2007 10:39:25 GMT

Hi Will,

Me again with a quick note for those wanting to learn Japanese. I've had great success with learning to recognize hiragana, katakana, kanji and basic words using a fun, free retro NES style RPG game called "Slime Forest".

The game is still under development but already contains all the kana and many kanji (at least a thousand when I last played). For more info, screenshots and to download the latest version for all platforms (PC, MAC and Linux), check out www.lrnj.com (LeaRN Japanese).

Arigato gozaimasu!

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Kat, Irving, TX — Fri, 10 Aug 2007 14:19:27 GMT

I have to that my first thought on reading the entry regard the 8 million old bacteria being grown in a lab was actually "So this is how the human race will end." Then I read your options and got a little giggle. I think the Homer option is better.

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Tristin, Utah — Sun, 12 Aug 2007 01:41:39 GMT

I'm fine with all of the links to "A Gentlemen's Duel" being taken down, but how am I ever supposed to see the film? It's not like it'll be in theaters or on TV, will it?