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Bacterial Printing Press
juushin writes "New Scientist has reported that scientists at Harvard University have created a bacterial printing press that can be reconfigured to print complex patterns of bacteria. The technology is reported to have applications in studying biofilms, communication between bacteria (and colonies of bacteria), and the interaction of bacteria and surfaces. Of medical interest, these applications may lead to a better understanding of how to prevent bacterial infections."
it's a neat process. before i read the article i'd pictured an inkjet-esque approach. probably a good thing they didn't go that way --- can you imagine how much consumables would cost? to say nothing of issues related to poor quality drivers...
Now I can get my [fake mail order] University Degree /and/ real [bacterial] culture diversity all on the same certificate.... just like if I had gone to Univeristy and dorm-hopped, or eaten cafeteria food.
Lets hope this doesn't get combined with the http://slashdot.org/article.pl?sid=05/02/03/033023 8sushi printing cartridge ...
With hilarious consequences.
-- "It's not stalking if you're married!" My Wife.
Sit the fuck down and shut the fuck up.
The radical group you are trying to piss off happens to have the same idiotic arguments as you, but is on the other side of the spectrum. And both groups are morons.
I'm tired of this trendy shit in \. where at the drop of a fucking hat people start categorizing people as either a Linux Zealot or a M$ Luvers. Technology is not meant to be worshiped, it is meant to be used to accomplish a goal, and you should use whatever best fits that goal, windows, linux or a fucking ti83. It's a minority that occupies these radical areas, albeit a vocal one. And I would like to say to both groups:
SHUT THE FUCK UP.
"A man is but the product of his thoughts what he thinks, he becomes." -Mahatma Gandhi
Just remember not to use anti-bacterial soap on your bacterial printer. Otherwise, you will void the warrantry.
have a copy of my latest research on flesh eating bacteria. Be sure to note the texture!
"Lisa, look -- I'm really sorry I've been sleeping with my secretary at work. I never thought you'd come looking for me in the janitorial closet at 2am on a Sunday morning."
"Harold -- there's no excuse for this -- I want a divorce, and I'm taking EVERYTHING! INCLUDING THE DOG!"
"But, Lisa -- I really want to apologize -- this card says it all..."
"Card? What? How pathetic...oh...wait...what a wonderful photo from our wedding, Harold..."
"Yeah -- I made it myself with a new printer we got at the labs at the office..."
[wife reads card -- eyes tear up -- lip trembles]
"Oh, Harold...I love you so much...I accept your apology..."
[wife tries to kiss husband]
"Wait -- I'm not worthy of that kind of love just yet...give it time...so you know it's real again..."
"You're right, Harold. I'll read this card over and over and remember that you're going to make an effort to be better and more faithful..."
[28 days later]
"Well, Harold -- it's the weirdest thing..."
"What's that, doc?"
"I have no idea how your wife got a case of bubonic plague. Did you guys have rats in your house?"
"Nope. Really odd. Oh, well."
"It's a mystery to me, Harold. She died such a painful death."
"Yes...she did... Well, I'm off for an appointment. Gotta pick up my secretary. See ya doc!"
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