So you're suggesting the US should outsource some of the military power flexing and military cost to other nations?
It works so nice for everyone else that we'll keep everyone safe (except arabs, apparently) and moral international overlord while everyone else sits by... is that what you're trying to say?
I designed one of these systems years ago in a theory paper. Basically I took a lot of ideas from Star Trek, gave it 2009+ technology, and wrote it for a graduate marketing class because I figured I could confuse everyone enough that I would be forced to get a decent grade. Not that grades matter but I had a game theory course the same semester that I wanted to learn more from and needed a fluff filler.
Concept was basically reproducing everything a Majel Barrett ST computer system could do. I started small, voice activated locks, windows, lights, and simple "Siri" inquires (pre-Siri mind you). Step 2 in development would incorporate moving things like the windows, auto-sensor doors (would help with moving days!), and add in different users. I wanted to add in people tracking based on IR or whatever so you can locate people inside the house or you dog. Even say "Computer, I put my keys here" and it would know exactly where and would be able to track where they went if it fell when you either lose of them or half-assed put them on an unstable surface. Add in a remote diagnostics if a unit doesn't work. Add in iOS / Android add-ins. This was before the iPad I think. I designed a tablet that also would be wall mountable and integrated / hung up somewhere. Don't think iPad, think LCARS. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LCARS
I also did a research study (surveymonkey) of gamer / tech people.. which I think was the main point of the assignment (data analysis) but I had fun with it. So I have some hard data on what that market segment would jump on.
I didn't patent anything frankly because I'm not in it for the money and I'd rather see it be done. (though if a 2012 650xi shows up at my door one day, I'll be appreciative)
Here are some problems; You need an OS. I like Android because it's open and I don't like Android because it's open. Don't mod my stuff... at least at first. Once you buy the system, you can blow your house up, whatever. Just keep the brand name out of the news. Also open for a linux / unix platform language... maybe even assembly. It might need a new language, unfortunately.
There are problems with the given technology. Power, data bandwidth (2009.. G was big, N was semi there, AC was a dream), OS, security, and integration. I was young an nieve.. I mentioned a possible backbone with Intel Light Peak for 10gbps.
Power was easy. Hook up with my pals from CMU who can take care of the wireless power problem for a full wired system. I did a mock up transmitter like a modded Glade plugin with a witricity emitter. http://www.witricity.com/
Data is now easier. At one point I mentioned an integrated circuit board for drywall to have a smart wall or something to pass data. Internal transfer conduits (interlocking so you really don't need nails and quicker to assemble a room) or something like a built in wifi repeater to completely bypass the problem with signal loss. I think I mentioned I needed more review of safety standards and requests from construction workers / engineers to see how to improve drywall and make it smarter. Those guys work their asses off... yet they shouldn't in 2012. That turned into some side project that never took off.
Security. I was stumped on this. What stops Joe blow from saying "LOL CALL TEH COPS" or a robber saying "CANCEL POLICE CALL". Three years later... two level of security code. Authenticated / recognized users would need to say a PIN (Mac OS X elevation, anyone?). There were two PINs (can add in more but two in function. Like 5 safe passwords and 1 omg emergency password incase someone overhears you). One was normal and another was emergency. Meaning if I call the cops, robber puts a gun to my head and says cancel it, I can fake-cancel the call with the Panic PIN. Meaning the computer will say it "cancelled" the call but will make a notation. Sort of like if the banks really gave a shit about your well
Your mood will change when you have a bunch of people with M4s pointed at your head at 4AM local time. I suspect you don't run for the "delete" button.
It's a shame what happened to this once fine profession.
Now it's a bunch of window lickers who learn to shoot from the hip for the quickest public (exclusives sell), not check facts and rely on rumors, and mutiliate the English language. I call this twitch journalism.
Unfortunately the blogosphere took over (quick instant information anyone can publish) and I get to see which drug Lindsay Lohan overdosed on today and which brand of shoes are hot fashion. While the increased speed of information propagation is inevitable because of communication technology mixing the two generations together has lead to unfortunate results. Here we are now with old media attempting to take concepts from a radically different form of communication and incorporate it in their dying business model. It's not working too good.
Bonus - I didn't proofread any of this so this wouldn't get buried in the seemingly endless amount comments this link going to attract so I can get read. I hate this planet.
I'm looking for interproximal caries (areas between teeth) as well as subgingival caries (below gum line).
If you run that metal thing (actually nickel titanium) with an explorer you can find soft demineralized spots. If you feel a dentist literally poking at an area, they're looking for "stick" on decalcified spots. The chemical composition of enamel on your teeth is crystalized calcium phosphate (hydroxyapatite). A lot of it is feel through the instrument. Exaggerating, it's a record player and I'm looking for skips (cracks, decalcified areas). It can't get everything though.
The thing where it's directly against your cheek is called a periapical radiograph. (from above the tooth to root structure).
The thing where you bite down on is called a bite-wing (go figure).
Digitals are such low doses. However you should always get a lead shield on you and the practitioner should leave the room. You might get it once every 6 months, but I do it 10 to 15 times a day. Deduced from this article, all dentists by the age of 50 should be similar to The Toxic Avenger.
There are too many variables left untouched. The only reason this is getting attention is because it's from an Ivy.
Are these digital radiographs (formal term for "x-ray")? Are these older film radiographs? What other sources of radiation are these people exposed to? What were their settings for each capture? Is it confirmed and documented? Are they travelers?
Obviously exposure to ionizing radiation is bad. No one is arguing that. However, in terms of damage, you just threw a pebble at a canoe in the water.
A radiograph from a general dentist, be it bite-wing or periapical is about 1/2 the daily background radiation exposure per shot.
Panorex (the thing you bite down and another thing goes around your head... most common when you see an oral surgeon to get third molars removed or an ortho / perio / prostho) is obviously more radiation exposure. While it is a fairly centralized beam, there still is scatter as it moves around your head.
Then if you see an orthodontist, you'll probably get something called a lateral cephalogram which is even more with a larger exposure target (includes brain).
In the dental community, there is a LOT of skepticism and unanswered questions.
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If only the government had a listing of everyone's license plate. That would be scary!
So you're suggesting the US should outsource some of the military power flexing and military cost to other nations?
It works so nice for everyone else that we'll keep everyone safe (except arabs, apparently) and moral international overlord while everyone else sits by... is that what you're trying to say?
Yes but Dropbox made network file storage sexy.
I CAN SEE IT ON MY SMARTPHONE, SHUT UP AND TAKE MY MONEY (or click my referral link).
THIS WOULDN'T HAVE HAPPENED UNDER BUSH.
http://classic.the-scientist.com/blog/display/54277/
Really. It wouldn't have happened. /did I make a funny?
http://www.usnews.com/news/articles/2010/02/10/obamas-budget-gives-a-boost-to-science-
I designed one of these systems years ago in a theory paper. Basically I took a lot of ideas from Star Trek, gave it 2009+ technology, and wrote it for a graduate marketing class because I figured I could confuse everyone enough that I would be forced to get a decent grade. Not that grades matter but I had a game theory course the same semester that I wanted to learn more from and needed a fluff filler.
Concept was basically reproducing everything a Majel Barrett ST computer system could do. I started small, voice activated locks, windows, lights, and simple "Siri" inquires (pre-Siri mind you). Step 2 in development would incorporate moving things like the windows, auto-sensor doors (would help with moving days!), and add in different users. I wanted to add in people tracking based on IR or whatever so you can locate people inside the house or you dog. Even say "Computer, I put my keys here" and it would know exactly where and would be able to track where they went if it fell when you either lose of them or half-assed put them on an unstable surface. Add in a remote diagnostics if a unit doesn't work. Add in iOS / Android add-ins. This was before the iPad I think. I designed a tablet that also would be wall mountable and integrated / hung up somewhere. Don't think iPad, think LCARS. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LCARS
I also did a research study (surveymonkey) of gamer / tech people.. which I think was the main point of the assignment (data analysis) but I had fun with it. So I have some hard data on what that market segment would jump on.
I didn't patent anything frankly because I'm not in it for the money and I'd rather see it be done. (though if a 2012 650xi shows up at my door one day, I'll be appreciative)
Here are some problems;
You need an OS. I like Android because it's open and I don't like Android because it's open. Don't mod my stuff... at least at first. Once you buy the system, you can blow your house up, whatever. Just keep the brand name out of the news. Also open for a linux / unix platform language... maybe even assembly. It might need a new language, unfortunately.
There are problems with the given technology. Power, data bandwidth (2009.. G was big, N was semi there, AC was a dream), OS, security, and integration. I was young an nieve.. I mentioned a possible backbone with Intel Light Peak for 10gbps.
Power was easy. Hook up with my pals from CMU who can take care of the wireless power problem for a full wired system. I did a mock up transmitter like a modded Glade plugin with a witricity emitter.
http://www.witricity.com/
Data is now easier. At one point I mentioned an integrated circuit board for drywall to have a smart wall or something to pass data. Internal transfer conduits (interlocking so you really don't need nails and quicker to assemble a room) or something like a built in wifi repeater to completely bypass the problem with signal loss. I think I mentioned I needed more review of safety standards and requests from construction workers / engineers to see how to improve drywall and make it smarter. Those guys work their asses off... yet they shouldn't in 2012. That turned into some side project that never took off.
Security. I was stumped on this. What stops Joe blow from saying "LOL CALL TEH COPS" or a robber saying "CANCEL POLICE CALL". Three years later... two level of security code. Authenticated / recognized users would need to say a PIN (Mac OS X elevation, anyone?). There were two PINs (can add in more but two in function. Like 5 safe passwords and 1 omg emergency password incase someone overhears you). One was normal and another was emergency. Meaning if I call the cops, robber puts a gun to my head and says cancel it, I can fake-cancel the call with the Panic PIN. Meaning the computer will say it "cancelled" the call but will make a notation. Sort of like if the banks really gave a shit about your well
Your mood will change when you have a bunch of people with M4s pointed at your head at 4AM local time. I suspect you don't run for the "delete" button.
http://xkcd.com/538/ also XKCD
It's a shame what happened to this once fine profession.
Now it's a bunch of window lickers who learn to shoot from the hip for the quickest public (exclusives sell), not check facts and rely on rumors, and mutiliate the English language. I call this twitch journalism.
Unfortunately the blogosphere took over (quick instant information anyone can publish) and I get to see which drug Lindsay Lohan overdosed on today and which brand of shoes are hot fashion. While the increased speed of information propagation is inevitable because of communication technology mixing the two generations together has lead to unfortunate results. Here we are now with old media attempting to take concepts from a radically different form of communication and incorporate it in their dying business model. It's not working too good.
Bonus - I didn't proofread any of this so this wouldn't get buried in the seemingly endless amount comments this link going to attract so I can get read. I hate this planet.
If you were ever burned on someone "this persons word vs this persons word" on an accident, this additional data can be useful to find the truth.
What, do you guys want an achievement system to numb your anger too?
If Fox News' Derp-O-Sphere can label patent trolls as terrorists and inform the pitchfork and shotgun base.... that *might* actually be helpful.
Assuming the headline is the same, the correct headline should be;
"Feds Shut Down Tor-Using Narcotics Store"
This is another case of Uncle Jack and the Horse.
They did that.. sorta.
http://pittnews.com/newsstory/pitt-offers-10000-reward-for-bomb-threat-information/
Build two.
I do every two years unless something is suspected.
Take your pick if you want to see some shots of impacted teeth. Your oral surgeon probably has a record of it. 99% can reprint it for you.
Distoangular impaction
Horizontal impaction
Mesioangular impaction
Vertical impaction
I'm looking for interproximal caries (areas between teeth) as well as subgingival caries (below gum line).
If you run that metal thing (actually nickel titanium) with an explorer you can find soft demineralized spots. If you feel a dentist literally poking at an area, they're looking for "stick" on decalcified spots. The chemical composition of enamel on your teeth is crystalized calcium phosphate (hydroxyapatite). A lot of it is feel through the instrument. Exaggerating, it's a record player and I'm looking for skips (cracks, decalcified areas). It can't get everything though.
That is called a digital intraoral sensor.
The thing where it's directly against your cheek is called a periapical radiograph. (from above the tooth to root structure).
The thing where you bite down on is called a bite-wing (go figure).
Digitals are such low doses. However you should always get a lead shield on you and the practitioner should leave the room. You might get it once every 6 months, but I do it 10 to 15 times a day. Deduced from this article, all dentists by the age of 50 should be similar to The Toxic Avenger.
Here is the study itself. Ignore the media, they're obviously idiots.
http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/cncr.26625/abstract
There are too many variables left untouched. The only reason this is getting attention is because it's from an Ivy.
Are these digital radiographs (formal term for "x-ray")? Are these older film radiographs? What other sources of radiation are these people exposed to? What were their settings for each capture? Is it confirmed and documented? Are they travelers?
Obviously exposure to ionizing radiation is bad. No one is arguing that. However, in terms of damage, you just threw a pebble at a canoe in the water.
A radiograph from a general dentist, be it bite-wing or periapical is about 1/2 the daily background radiation exposure per shot.
Panorex (the thing you bite down and another thing goes around your head... most common when you see an oral surgeon to get third molars removed or an ortho / perio / prostho) is obviously more radiation exposure. While it is a fairly centralized beam, there still is scatter as it moves around your head.
Then if you see an orthodontist, you'll probably get something called a lateral cephalogram which is even more with a larger exposure target (includes brain).
In the dental community, there is a LOT of skepticism and unanswered questions.
Oh since this is /. here is a obligatory XKCD - http://xkcd.com/radiation/
Given the chart I linked and it's relative accuracy, these people would probably blame a Sinal CT on Kennedy getting shot.
I can't wait to read the same story I just read on the same page a couple times a week.. but now on paper!
Call me cynical, but the US government must not consider them a big threat.
Assange is still alive and wikileaks people aren't found face down in rivers.... yet.
Just saying.
Probably a "last checked in at x".
Add in a earthquake/checked in timeline for good measure.
SMASH
Siri, I was in a crash! Call me a tow truck and an ambulance!
Ok. For now on, I will call you a tow truck and an ambulance.
fuuuuuuccck
Here.
URL was hosed. Pulled it from the link.
http://news.sciencemag.org/scienceinsider/DEMS%20documents.pdf
I see you're also paid by the mining company.
I'm not sure if I should mod that as Insightful or Funny... I'll post to the thread instead.