Face recognition isn't the total use of CCTV. Even though it's not possible to distinguish faces you can still tell age(well height:-), number of people, apparent motive (insight), methodology and whether there has been a crime. I imagine it's all to easy for a child to wander off and have people assume it's an abduction.
I have used a temp. gauge that will automatically shutdown the box. Some BIOS revisions also have a processor fan failsafe.
Re:Talking specifically of Einstein.
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My point is that Einstein had the tenacity to overcome his early short commings. Because he had an obssesive personality he devoted everything he had to it. As for how much his first wife aided him I doubt anyone can be sure, unless ofcourse she became a physicist too?
ATM I am reading 'Diamond Age' by Neal Stephenson. In the book, actors have small machines implanted into their skin. In the face, for example, there are many, many of them. A computer can pick it up and create a mesh. From the mesh a face is created with the same structure as the actor but different features. The computers etc. manage movement etc. But that's along way off. We need mediatrons first:-)
Einstein may well have had a smaller brain. But his brain was very developed in some areas (spatial awareness).
All things being equal (society etc.) could Einstein have been a woman?
IMO no. Einstein displayed qualities that only exist in men (OK some women). If you are familiar with the book Cryptonomicon by Neal Stephenson there is a passage in it relating to this exact subject. Basically men are said to have obssesive personalities. This may not be helpful for some tasks, but very useful for others. Einstein displayed this quality.
I was reading something a few weeks ago about how Neanderthal man died out in Europe. The popularised belief that homosapiens went around slaughtering them by the thousand for no reason has been accompanied by a theory. This theory states that the Neanderthal's couldn't adapt to drastic climate change. We (homosapiens) being more advanced in tools and mind adapted to the enviroment change. The problem with global warming is that it is 'global'. 'Heading north' cannot ensure a better climate.
Take for example the UK. The UK gets some heat from the Atlantic Conveyor. If this stops it gets colder. Some research shows that it is slowing. If it stops it will be colder, yet global warming may increase the temperature. With such variables it is impossible to tell how everything will pan out.
The BBC Scitech news bar was running a story about how in 50 years there may be a ring of smog surrounding the Earth. (A search should find the story)
Talking specifically about Bush. I don't know why people were surprised about the decision to pull out of Kyoto. The US would not have ratified the treaty. Bush did the world a favour be not pissing about. We also shouldn't forget about the money that Oil Companies paid his campaign.
A better question for a survey would be:
"Do you approve of the direction in which current enviromental policy is heading?"
The problem with these types of surveys are that they rely on people who in general either no nothing or learn everything from the media.
BTW if Neanderthals suffered during climate change maybe it will be the politicians turn next:-)
"No band will ever "come out of the blue" any more and hit it huge. There is no such thing as a non-manufactured band anymore."
I suppose that it depends on your definition of 'manufactured'. Manufactured bands do seem to appear out of the blue. Record companies like to do fast and expensive promotions for their 'pet projects'. It's not uncommon for an unknown band to get a lot of air time for no other reason than promotion. I grant you that there are a lot of manufactured bands and they all "suck a lot a' dick". But there are a few that develop as you describe U2.
Glass Fiber is as heavy as you make it. For ultra light models a foam core with *thin* glass fiber covering is used (no balsa, maybe some Carbon Fiber). These planes can be far lighter than similar balsa models. While these can be weak you can add as many layers of fiber as you need. One of the problems with balsa is its tendence to shatter on impact and its inability to tolerate higher speeds. Surfaces tend to flutter and bend during high speed maneouvers. Even counting the fact that 45+30(probably max windspeed they'll aim for.) isn't very fast. Over more than 40 hours of continious stress is going to test it.
There's also the added weight of engine components (extra ply doublers etc.). You could probably built a lighter model of glass fiber, and I'd give it better odds of a sucessful flight.
It would also depend on the auto-pilot how much stress would be on the air frame. IIRC auto-pilots on models use the horizon for leveling. If it's very sensitive they may end up with a problem like MIT (?) had when they built cars that followed the one in front.
The real question is whether the weather will work in their favour. Assuming that they have a model that will fly the distance. If it's too sunny the wings may warp (twist) causing an increase in drag and more problems for the autopilot. IIRC rain doesn't mix well with mylar, although I'd guess it's been sealed because of engine output (fluid etc.). They didn't say what king of engine they are using, if it's a glow engine they may get more problem with rain.
I'm not quite sure why they didn't build a glass fiber model. It isn't that difficult to do. They usually run well in the rain, if slower.
The problem in the UK is that a Terrestrial channel has the rights to show F1. Though they have a digital channel they don't show it on 'sky'. It's a shame really that all this cool tech isn't used because businesses don't 'get along'.
The problem with the setup in the UK is that sports that would really benefit from the tech doesn't. I'd like to see F1 get an interactive service, but alas it doesn't.
As I don't watch US football I don't really know how fans would feel about interactive control. I imagine the replay options and stats would be usefull.
"Users don't want freedom or features. All these linux users, they're just frightened of the many options available to a Windows user. The average Windows user can have a shadow under the mouse pointer. I'd like to see a Linux user do anything like that. We are confident that with these new, um, features we will give every user what they want. Now please everyone out of my way, Napster version 2.8 is out. WOOOHOOOO"
Please note Bill Gates has never used the expression WOOOHOOOO outside the Windows source.
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Face recognition isn't the total use of CCTV. Even though it's not possible to distinguish faces you can still tell age(well height :-), number of people, apparent motive (insight), methodology and whether there has been a crime. I imagine it's all to easy for a child to wander off and have people assume it's an abduction.
I believe it's about 80C which to me is high. My CPU temp doesn't go above 30C very often.
I think I was commenting on the 6 min. to 80C :-/
Tho. AMD have rated the Athlons to pretty high temps IMO.
I have used a temp. gauge that will automatically shutdown the box. Some BIOS revisions also have a processor fan failsafe.
My point is that Einstein had the tenacity to overcome his early short commings. Because he had an obssesive personality he devoted everything he had to it. As for how much his first wife aided him I doubt anyone can be sure, unless ofcourse she became a physicist too?
ATM I am reading 'Diamond Age' by Neal Stephenson. In the book, actors have small machines implanted into their skin. In the face, for example, there are many, many of them. A computer can pick it up and create a mesh. From the mesh a face is created with the same structure as the actor but different features. The computers etc. manage movement etc. But that's along way off. We need mediatrons first :-)
Einstein may well have had a smaller brain. But his brain was very developed in some areas (spatial awareness).
All things being equal (society etc.) could Einstein have been a woman?
IMO no. Einstein displayed qualities that only exist in men (OK some women). If you are familiar with the book Cryptonomicon by Neal Stephenson there is a passage in it relating to this exact subject. Basically men are said to have obssesive personalities. This may not be helpful for some tasks, but very useful for others. Einstein displayed this quality.
*Some* women are "damned good looking"!
:-) :-) :-)
If we are going to piss about with genetics I say make all women good looking.
I could make this happen or I could move to Denmark
I was reading something a few weeks ago about how Neanderthal man died out in Europe. The popularised belief that homosapiens went around slaughtering them by the thousand for no reason has been accompanied by a theory. This theory states that the Neanderthal's couldn't adapt to drastic climate change. We (homosapiens) being more advanced in tools and mind adapted to the enviroment change. The problem with global warming is that it is 'global'. 'Heading north' cannot ensure a better climate.
:-)
Take for example the UK. The UK gets some heat from the Atlantic Conveyor. If this stops it gets colder. Some research shows that it is slowing. If it stops it will be colder, yet global warming may increase the temperature. With such variables it is impossible to tell how everything will pan out.
The BBC Scitech news bar was running a story about how in 50 years there may be a ring of smog surrounding the Earth. (A search should find the story)
Talking specifically about Bush. I don't know why people were surprised about the decision to pull out of Kyoto. The US would not have ratified the treaty. Bush did the world a favour be not pissing about. We also shouldn't forget about the money that Oil Companies paid his campaign.
A better question for a survey would be:
"Do you approve of the direction in which current enviromental policy is heading?"
The problem with these types of surveys are that they rely on people who in general either no nothing or learn everything from the media.
BTW if Neanderthals suffered during climate change maybe it will be the politicians turn next
No one tells me what to think.
Now I must face East and pray to the almighty Brussels.
"No band will ever "come out of the blue" any more and hit it huge. There is no such thing as a non-manufactured band anymore."
I suppose that it depends on your definition of 'manufactured'. Manufactured bands do seem to appear out of the blue. Record companies like to do fast and expensive promotions for their 'pet projects'. It's not uncommon for an unknown band to get a lot of air time for no other reason than promotion. I grant you that there are a lot of manufactured bands and they all "suck a lot a' dick". But there are a few that develop as you describe U2.
Glass Fiber is as heavy as you make it. For ultra light models a foam core with *thin* glass fiber covering is used (no balsa, maybe some Carbon Fiber). These planes can be far lighter than similar balsa models. While these can be weak you can add as many layers of fiber as you need. One of the problems with balsa is its tendence to shatter on impact and its inability to tolerate higher speeds. Surfaces tend to flutter and bend during high speed maneouvers. Even counting the fact that 45+30(probably max windspeed they'll aim for.) isn't very fast. Over more than 40 hours of continious stress is going to test it.
There's also the added weight of engine components (extra ply doublers etc.). You could probably built a lighter model of glass fiber, and I'd give it better odds of a sucessful flight.
It would also depend on the auto-pilot how much stress would be on the air frame. IIRC auto-pilots on models use the horizon for leveling. If it's very sensitive they may end up with a problem like MIT (?) had when they built cars that followed the one in front.
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I can't say I know much much about powered RC. I have one, but mostly fly gliders. All the models I use are glass fiber or EPP.
:-)
I also don't know much about 45 mph models, haven't flown one of them in years
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P.S. I have heard of people putting hamsters in models, they usually don't survive. The G's are usually way too high.
The real question is whether the weather will work in their favour. Assuming that they have a model that will fly the distance. If it's too sunny the wings may warp (twist) causing an increase in drag and more problems for the autopilot. IIRC rain doesn't mix well with mylar, although I'd guess it's been sealed because of engine output (fluid etc.). They didn't say what king of engine they are using, if it's a glow engine they may get more problem with rain.
I'm not quite sure why they didn't build a glass fiber model. It isn't that difficult to do. They usually run well in the rain, if slower.
It should be interesting to see how well they do.
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Sorry for the above post but I always love these MS alike pages :-)
"Desire for a decent operating system"
bwahahahahahahahahaha
The history of computers (etc.) is quite simple:
First Al and Bill invented the computer.
Then Bill invented Software.
Lastly Al invented the Internet.
How lucky we are. They took times out their busy schedules to do this.
"vehemently opposed"
Well I'm convinced.
The problem in the UK is that a Terrestrial channel has the rights to show F1. Though they have a digital channel they don't show it on 'sky'. It's a shame really that all this cool tech isn't used because businesses don't 'get along'.
"But in our experience we haven't found a piece of software yet that doesn't require hardware."
I have loads of AOL software, none of it has seen hardware and I get everything they promised. Sun could obviously learn alot from Microsoft.
The problem with the setup in the UK is that sports that would really benefit from the tech doesn't. I'd like to see F1 get an interactive service, but alas it doesn't.
:-)
As I don't watch US football I don't really know how fans would feel about interactive control. I imagine the replay options and stats would be usefull.
I'd like to see interactive Quake
"Actually, Windows wasn't in existence at the time"
:-)
I know but it was too tempted to put a Windows joke in
"Ground control, wtf are you doing the clocks only on 5 and we're off the ground."
The good news was Windows couldn't run on it.
Just in from Bill Gates himself:
"Users don't want freedom or features. All these linux users, they're just frightened of the many options available to a Windows user. The average Windows user can have a shadow under the mouse pointer. I'd like to see a Linux user do anything like that. We are confident that with these new, um, features we will give every user what they want. Now please everyone out of my way, Napster version 2.8 is out. WOOOHOOOO"
Please note Bill Gates has never used the expression WOOOHOOOO outside the Windows source.