The water shortage is expected to last 25 years, and the average iceberg contains enough water for 5 years (for 1 million people). According to Google, the UAE population is currently ~9.16Million, meaning if all of the water were recovered, it would last about half a year if all water came from the iceberg. And they're planning on starting this project next year. They'd have to tow two average icebergs a year to supply everyone from it. Ok, maybe only like 10% of water will come from the iceberg, but it has to go through a water-treatment plant before it'll be used, presumably displacing capacity for processing other water that'd be run through it instead.
Hopefully someone will automate the 'tv show licensing bureaucrats' out of a job, and replace reruns with Bollywood dramas and Japanese gameshows. There's plenty of stuff made around the world that never airs elsewhere that could be replacing the reruns.
Aside from banner ads on the Guide menu, does Comcast get any money from cable advertising? My understanding is that your standard 30-second advert revenue goes to the channel operator.
I find it more likely that they're trying to shore up cable subscription rates to prevent stockholders from dumping their stock and running far away, I know I would be if I held Cable/Satellite operator stock. They're one telecom regulation away from no longer having a captive market, the house of cards can fall at any time. Market penetration is complete everywhere it's profitable, the only ones without cable are in rural areas where it's not profitable to expand to and the govt. won't subsidize buildout, and those people often can access satellite TV. Overall, not a good position a stockholder would want to be in.
Also remember that broadcast/cable/satellite tend to be the last to get new tech. Most OTA broadcasts are still 720p, and broadcast was last to get the tech to support HDR color. Discs and streaming software tend to get the newer tech (4k, HDR, 3d) first. I imagine 360degree/VR broadcasts will be so many years behind streaming services (Youtube supports those already) that it won't even occur to consumers that it CAN be broadcast. Broadcast is going the way of landlines.
One of the better aspects of this is that one can make a less-creepy digital assistant. For example, have it require a button press before it activates the microphone (I'm unsure if any existing ones already claim to do this, but one can ensure that their DIY device actually does this.) The source code presumably contains a URL the data is sent to; one could change this to send the audio data anywhere (without messing with routing/host files), your own computer running audio-processing software if you'd like. I'm still not sure I see the use-case for such a device, though. Quicker Trivial Pursuit fact-checking?
I'm wondering why that genetic pathway isn't active for all mice, but suspect it's because they don't live as long during a famine. I also wonder why mice evolved to be able to run for 160 minutes straight, considering they tend to move in bursts, and hide.
It sounds like they sequence the genome of your known tumors, and then search for similarity to that genome in your blood. I'm wondering if, by sequencing your non-mutated genome, and then searching for dissimilar genomes in the blood (screening out pathogens etc.), cancer could be diagnosed by blood in persons who hadn't yet been diagnosed with cancer. I also wonder how the effectiveness of this compares to the 'lab on chip' solutions that use blood samples to diagnose cancer.
Let me guess, the Samsung Galaxy S 8/8+ are the only phones announced to work on this network because they're the only phones to have been announced so far that use the Snapdragon 835 chip, presumably the only chip that contains a modem that can interface with this network?
If it doesn't take a year of red tape, and $25k, then the *shock* plebeians could adopt! Won't someone please think of the children?! Seriously though, eliminating the requirement that a couple must be married in order to adopt is a regulation the family-values GOP will never strike down.
Won't happen in any broad sense. Imagine this scenario, which would quickly go into effect if any statutes were passed or frequent civil liability suits gave judgments against them:
Shell company sells a new modem, licensing the name of some well-known company (e.g. Belkin). They produce the modem for 2 years, releasing periodic updates for the firmware. Upon product discontinuation, the shell company folds, and the liability now rests on a nonexistent company. Every product has its own associated shell company. All the money goes back to the mothership (licensing fees, natch) and there's no official ownership by anyone with serious cash. Lawsuits are held up in court for years, judgments happen after the company has already folded and they have no assets.
Either that, or your formerly $50 modem now costs enough to cover an insurance policy that costs more than the device itself. People would then just buy Xiaomi modems online that are even less secure than what they were using before.
My understanding is that malaria is mostly life-threatening in remote parts of Africa that don't have a resident doctor or access to quinine. It seems improbable these remote areas will have access to this vaccine if they don't have access to quinine. I imagine the vaccine needs refrigeration, which may not be available. Requiring 3 jabs a month apart and a 4th 18 months later means a traveling doctor/missionary won't be able to come through the village once and successfully vaccinate people. I'm aware there is a strain of malaria that is becoming increasingly common, that is deadlier and resistant to quinine, maybe that's what the vaccine will be most effective in preventing.
This was a missed opportunity to call the robot FEDORA. The acronym was tortured enough, but for no reason. That'd raise the question... does it run Linux?
I'm guessing Nintendo stopped manufacturing the NES Classic BECAUSE it was such a huge hit. They were probably expecting modest sales far lower than what they were, so they outsourced as much as they could, half-assing the device. Thus why it's not (officially) expandable, has no internet connectivity etc.
So they're ending production now in preparation of an improved version, likely with longer controller cables, internet connectivity that lets you purchase additional games, and improved DRM (e.g. Nintendo-signed ROM files tied to your device hardware ID.) Perhaps it'll even support Super Nintendo games, or access to games already purchased for Virtual Console. If they kept selling units up to the day they introduce an improved version at the same price, people will be peeved they got the older model; however, pulling it for 6+ months before the new one is out will make it feel more like a 'new generation' and reduce buyer's remorse for those who got the old ones. I'm kind of surprised by the implication this won't be released for holiday '17, though, maybe they're too busy with the Switch.
https://science.slashdot.org/s... If you consider a simulation 'debunking'. Given that it was only posited to exist due to mathematical calculations, that's good enough for me.
I know a bit about wire transfers but have no idea what a 'correspondent bank' is, or how funds can be locked up without being frozen. What exactly is the problem here? Furthermore, why is an injunction being sought? Is it an 'affirmative action' type injunction, to compel Wells Fargo to process the transfers? I could read the article but the summary shouldn't be so impenetrable.
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The water shortage is expected to last 25 years, and the average iceberg contains enough water for 5 years (for 1 million people). According to Google, the UAE population is currently ~9.16Million, meaning if all of the water were recovered, it would last about half a year if all water came from the iceberg. And they're planning on starting this project next year. They'd have to tow two average icebergs a year to supply everyone from it. Ok, maybe only like 10% of water will come from the iceberg, but it has to go through a water-treatment plant before it'll be used, presumably displacing capacity for processing other water that'd be run through it instead.
Source looks like a tabloid, by the way.
Doesn't this mean that oversight/transparency works?
SCOTUS needs to strike down the profanity exemption to free speech. It was always bullshit. This should've been settled with Lenny Bruce.
Hopefully someone will automate the 'tv show licensing bureaucrats' out of a job, and replace reruns with Bollywood dramas and Japanese gameshows. There's plenty of stuff made around the world that never airs elsewhere that could be replacing the reruns.
Aside from banner ads on the Guide menu, does Comcast get any money from cable advertising? My understanding is that your standard 30-second advert revenue goes to the channel operator.
I find it more likely that they're trying to shore up cable subscription rates to prevent stockholders from dumping their stock and running far away, I know I would be if I held Cable/Satellite operator stock. They're one telecom regulation away from no longer having a captive market, the house of cards can fall at any time. Market penetration is complete everywhere it's profitable, the only ones without cable are in rural areas where it's not profitable to expand to and the govt. won't subsidize buildout, and those people often can access satellite TV. Overall, not a good position a stockholder would want to be in.
Also remember that broadcast/cable/satellite tend to be the last to get new tech. Most OTA broadcasts are still 720p, and broadcast was last to get the tech to support HDR color. Discs and streaming software tend to get the newer tech (4k, HDR, 3d) first. I imagine 360degree/VR broadcasts will be so many years behind streaming services (Youtube supports those already) that it won't even occur to consumers that it CAN be broadcast. Broadcast is going the way of landlines.
Pretty sure in 1800, the majority of U.S. households did not own a landline telephone.
quoting the GP:
they may have promised you can do it all on-device but nobody has confirmed that
As in, we'll believe it when we see it.
One of the better aspects of this is that one can make a less-creepy digital assistant. For example, have it require a button press before it activates the microphone (I'm unsure if any existing ones already claim to do this, but one can ensure that their DIY device actually does this.) The source code presumably contains a URL the data is sent to; one could change this to send the audio data anywhere (without messing with routing/host files), your own computer running audio-processing software if you'd like. I'm still not sure I see the use-case for such a device, though. Quicker Trivial Pursuit fact-checking?
I'm wondering why that genetic pathway isn't active for all mice, but suspect it's because they don't live as long during a famine. I also wonder why mice evolved to be able to run for 160 minutes straight, considering they tend to move in bursts, and hide.
I suppose this might be a better solution than brickerbot, if people just replace their bricked IoT gadget with another insecure IoT gadget.
If you take a DNA test and it comes back negative, you may want to speak to a xenobiologist.
It sounds like they sequence the genome of your known tumors, and then search for similarity to that genome in your blood. I'm wondering if, by sequencing your non-mutated genome, and then searching for dissimilar genomes in the blood (screening out pathogens etc.), cancer could be diagnosed by blood in persons who hadn't yet been diagnosed with cancer.
I also wonder how the effectiveness of this compares to the 'lab on chip' solutions that use blood samples to diagnose cancer.
Let me guess, the Samsung Galaxy S 8/8+ are the only phones announced to work on this network because they're the only phones to have been announced so far that use the Snapdragon 835 chip, presumably the only chip that contains a modem that can interface with this network?
if such command would ever be sent, it could potentially brick the customer's device for good.
Ssh, noone tell BrickerBot.
Just noticed you said RTL and not GOP. Oh well, there's enough overlap that it's close enough.
If it doesn't take a year of red tape, and $25k, then the *shock* plebeians could adopt! Won't someone please think of the children?!
Seriously though, eliminating the requirement that a couple must be married in order to adopt is a regulation the family-values GOP will never strike down.
Won't happen in any broad sense. Imagine this scenario, which would quickly go into effect if any statutes were passed or frequent civil liability suits gave judgments against them:
Shell company sells a new modem, licensing the name of some well-known company (e.g. Belkin). They produce the modem for 2 years, releasing periodic updates for the firmware. Upon product discontinuation, the shell company folds, and the liability now rests on a nonexistent company. Every product has its own associated shell company. All the money goes back to the mothership (licensing fees, natch) and there's no official ownership by anyone with serious cash. Lawsuits are held up in court for years, judgments happen after the company has already folded and they have no assets.
Either that, or your formerly $50 modem now costs enough to cover an insurance policy that costs more than the device itself. People would then just buy Xiaomi modems online that are even less secure than what they were using before.
My understanding is that malaria is mostly life-threatening in remote parts of Africa that don't have a resident doctor or access to quinine. It seems improbable these remote areas will have access to this vaccine if they don't have access to quinine. I imagine the vaccine needs refrigeration, which may not be available. Requiring 3 jabs a month apart and a 4th 18 months later means a traveling doctor/missionary won't be able to come through the village once and successfully vaccinate people.
I'm aware there is a strain of malaria that is becoming increasingly common, that is deadlier and resistant to quinine, maybe that's what the vaccine will be most effective in preventing.
hundred underfed pesants was no match for 10 well fed and trained knights
Debunked
This was a missed opportunity to call the robot FEDORA. The acronym was tortured enough, but for no reason. That'd raise the question... does it run Linux?
I'm guessing Nintendo stopped manufacturing the NES Classic BECAUSE it was such a huge hit. They were probably expecting modest sales far lower than what they were, so they outsourced as much as they could, half-assing the device. Thus why it's not (officially) expandable, has no internet connectivity etc.
So they're ending production now in preparation of an improved version, likely with longer controller cables, internet connectivity that lets you purchase additional games, and improved DRM (e.g. Nintendo-signed ROM files tied to your device hardware ID.) Perhaps it'll even support Super Nintendo games, or access to games already purchased for Virtual Console. If they kept selling units up to the day they introduce an improved version at the same price, people will be peeved they got the older model; however, pulling it for 6+ months before the new one is out will make it feel more like a 'new generation' and reduce buyer's remorse for those who got the old ones. I'm kind of surprised by the implication this won't be released for holiday '17, though, maybe they're too busy with the Switch.
https://science.slashdot.org/s...
If you consider a simulation 'debunking'. Given that it was only posited to exist due to mathematical calculations, that's good enough for me.
Dark matter indirectly measured, dark energy debunked. Astrologers are kicking ass this month!
I know a bit about wire transfers but have no idea what a 'correspondent bank' is, or how funds can be locked up without being frozen. What exactly is the problem here? Furthermore, why is an injunction being sought? Is it an 'affirmative action' type injunction, to compel Wells Fargo to process the transfers? I could read the article but the summary shouldn't be so impenetrable.
Thinking of the future, it's wise to build a relationship with my bank. After all, I'm a temporarily-embarrassed millionaire. /s