Could it possibly have nothing to do with what Apple offers? I'm not so sure that is correct... how has Apple remained part of the "in-crowd" wants for so long? What's "in" is naturally what's "out" tomorrow. It's how it works. I think that Apple's offerings, the product only being a part (good support for the ENTIRE product being another), has much more to do with it.

I've worked on machines from smokers only to find the insides covered in fuzzy, sticky brown residue. It smells horrible as well. I can see how this sort of thing could cause warranty issues without question.
If I were Apple, I'd simply take in image of it and show the customer.

"I don't know of many cats that do their business, say, on the couch rather than in a litter box."

Most cats do this instinctually. We've had many cats (kittens, newborns) over the years, and I've never had to "train" them to do so. Just an FYI.

However, we HAVE been able to train a few to do some things, like retrieve a toy, etc...

Would any world initiate be a pretty "broad view"?

Because, that's what schools are today, no? Breeding grounds for tomorrow's cubicle?

And we wonder why the world laughs at us...

"When presented with a choice and there is no proof either way (such as 'is there a God') you can either ignore the question, or make your best, inductive guess. Either position is reasonable."

Read, "The God Delusion". You will find, logically, that the probability of the existence of a God in infinitesimal. Much in the same way that I can write on a piece of paper that elephants are riding on pink space ships on the other side of the sun... now go prove that it does not exist, or that fairies do not exist, or that unicorns did not exist, etc... Most importantly, are the odds 50/50? No, of course not.

And yet you seem so close!

Certain types of people enjoy watching the best humans have to offer within a physical set of rules. You would be surprised to learn of the intelligence behind most sports, and the lifelong training that is needed to excel in them. The winning and losing part just allows you to invest in them. It can be fun, for sure. Each of these people may have on or several sports they like to watch. Personally, I like baseball. I watch football and am interested. I used to watch basketball when Jordan was playing. But the mind game between pitcher, catcher, batter and runners is very entertaining to me.

As many "experts" have explained, right about the time we finally admit to the recession it usually is the start of the recovery.

No themes and no "hot" folder?

This is blindingly obvious to be nothing more than a sad attempt to get "face" time for a few applications for: *enter any reason for it to NOT be on /.*, and to nudge Apple into opening up iTunes, which will never happen.

How did this get on /.?