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  1. Pure Speculation on Computers Key To Air France Crash · · Score: 1

    The entire argument is based on understanding the situation. The only statement I remember along the lines of understanding was a gut feeling from people who compared two situations being similar and one landed safely. The other thing is that this situation is an anomaly. Should we make determinant decisions based on one instance? This guy is simply trying to push his opinion on others by creating an emotional response rather than using logic.

  2. The best patent ever on Microsoft Patents the Crippling of Operating Systems · · Score: 1

    Now nobody but Microsoft can use this annoying concept.

  3. Official pi time on March 14th Officially Becomes National Pi Day · · Score: 1

    15=3 oclock; 92=55 minutes; 65=39 seconds so official pi is 3:55:39 today. Not accounting for rounding errors. Or is it at 1:59:26. The problem with that is late night or afternoon. I think that only works if is 01 not 1.

  4. It is still her will on Don't Like EULAs? Get Your Cat To Agree To Them · · Score: 1

    The cat does not take action without the human intervention. It does not matter the process it still comes down to if the human makes a specific action and it guarantees one particular response than the human made the decision. If the cat has the ability to click no and the same action or sets of action can lead to the cat taking either option then I would say it was not the human's will.

  5. I just called Feinstein's office and... on Senator Diane Feinstein Trying to Kill Net Neutrality · · Score: 1

    It did not make it into the congress revision.

  6. Re:Why? on Wind Farms To Receive Future Wind Forecasts · · Score: 2, Insightful

    Of my experience of main stream articles on research, it often completely misses the true reason behind the research. My guess is that they deemed this story more entertaining due to the interest in alternative energy. If that was the underlying reason behind the grant proposal I am sure they would not get funding for the very reason you mentioned. The data from that research seems highly valuable but for other reasons.

  7. This could backfire on Could Fake Phishing Emails Help Fight Spam? · · Score: 1

    This strategy builds a statistical analysis of what gets people to click or not. If spammers get a hold of this data it will lead to better phishing. Even if this data was not public domain I am sure spammers would pay good money and they will find someone that will give it to them.

  8. Re:Good teachers inspire desire on A Teacher Asking Students To Destroy Notes? · · Score: 1

    Haha, wow so defensive. One of the parts that I left out was that it depends on the institution. Every school is different and the quality of feedback should be based on the mean of the students attitude at the school. I think creating the curriculum is part of being a good teacher. Even if it is regulated the teacher can get creative. Often this takes several years of trial and error before it is a good curriculum. I have to say that I am surprised with the university wide attitude of students you experienced. I have never experienced that at any institution with the exception of community college. There is a reason why students go to community college and maybe you should avoid those colleges if it is making you so miserable. My experience is that students will highly rank the tough teachers if they make the material fun. They will also give a low rank to easy teachers if they make the material boring.

  9. Good teachers inspire desire on A Teacher Asking Students To Destroy Notes? · · Score: 1

    Looking at the students is a great way to judge the quality of the teacher. It sounds like the teacher is dealing with a history of students cheating. This is a sign of the students hating the class and wanting to do the least amount of work possible. The teacher should work on becoming a better teacher instead of trying to force the students to not cheat. The school should use this as a reason to let the teacher go. Advice to the teacher: you should find a more suitable career. I hear the RIAA is looking for your very talent.

  10. For the rest of us there is Hulu on MS Silverlight To Stream Obama Inauguration Events · · Score: 2, Informative
  11. This is like traffic light cameras on Anti-Piracy Firm Offering ISPs Money For Outing File-Sharers · · Score: 1

    Before there were constraints put on traffic light tickets from cameras, the companies falsely ticketed drivers to get extra money. They started to widen the gap of when a ticket was issued to the point that people were getting tickets when they crossed the line before the light turned red. This solution sounds like it will lead to the same problem. There will be no protection over the gray area and the general public (who cannot afford a lawyer) will get screwed. In the end the two companies involved will be pursuing money and not illegal activity.

  12. 1. Channel Insider on Tech Companies That Won't Survive 2009 · · Score: 1

    For having the most annoying way to read a story. Honestly, after reading this story who would go back to that website. I do give them credit for going against the grain and not making judgments based on the history of the companies or sound logic.

  13. Where is the AI? on A Robotic Bartender, and How To Build One · · Score: 3, Insightful

    This thing is all show and has no functionality. I am not sure how it is even called a robot. Sure it has mechanical parts but so does a car. Until you have an AI driver a car is just a car. If it needs to be remotely controlled than you need someone to stand 10 feet away instead of right next to it. As the video showed, it took way too long for one person to even get a drink. My guess is that people will use it once to say they used it then go to the real bar every other time.

  14. Re:his eyes are fine on Blind Man Navigates Obstacle Maze Unaided · · Score: 1

    This actually makes sense. The first stage of navigation is Head Direction cells. These cells are found in a few regions including the thalamus (note it is not the LGN) and they receive indirect projections from the retina. The latest hypothesis is that the retrosplenial cortex is the entry way for vision in navigation. The retrosplenaial cortex receives direct input from the visual cortex and indirectly from the retina. This article suggest that the system is functional (most likely not as accurate) without visual cortex.

  15. User experience on Peru To Be First To Put Windows On OLPC Laptop · · Score: 1, Insightful

    The issue is not which operating system is better but which is easier. The concept is that OLPC computers are going to children that do not have access to computers. As much as you don't like Microsoft it is easier to use for people who are not already familiar with computers.

  16. Do they supply free Windows? on University Migrating Students to Windows Live Mail? · · Score: 1

    If this forces you to use windows they need to offer windows for every student free of charge. If this is not the case or if you cannot load windows on your machine, such as a powerbook, they need to supply a work around. You should ask your university's ACS if they do have a work around for those situations. You should also get involved with your student officials. They can get signatures to see how many students do not desire using a Microsoft mail client.