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Cloak of Invisibility Coming Soon?
Chris writes "The idea of an "invisibility cloak" has made the leap from science fiction books to an international patent application. The "three dimensional cloaking process and apparatus" for concealing objects and people (WO 02/067196) employs photodetectors on the rear surface which are used to record the intensity and color of a source of illumination behind the object. Light emitters on the front surface then generate light beams that exactly mimic the same measured intensity, color and trajectory. The result is that an observer looking at the front of the object appears to see straight through it."
Authorities reported on a large scale kiddie-porn bust today and although the day was marked as a success in the battle against pedophiles, there were unsettling discoveries.
Apparently 75-90% of Linux users have what experts describe as 'large collecions' of illegal kiddie porn on their systems. Why is this second-rate OS the home to such depravity? Experts are unsure, but it likely attracts the 'wrong sort of people' due to its much flaunted security and overall level of sadness.
Yeah, I should really see about getting some implants I guess