I like it, a GPL-like solution.
"By accepting this bone marrow in your body you agree to provide your own copy of bone marrow at least twice on same conditions you have received it."
Hm, sounds sort of... viral in nature, doesn't it?
What they may be referring to is the fact that one prominent researcher's study came to the conclusion that HIV was not highly correlated to AIDS which suggested that HIV was not the causing the AIDS. Immediately he was kicked out of the scientific community as they stated that he should be jailed for life for trying to disprove a current hypothesis (which is the point of being scientific).
Unless, by curing HIV, we're putting a halt to the next stage in human evolution. It could be that HIV was intended to trigger a dormant subsection of our genome.
HIV doesn't have intentions. It's a virus, not a God.
Correct. Which is why I said, "HIV was intended" and not "HIV intends."
Hmm... you used the words 'Evolution' and 'intended' in the same post.
So? Humans have been interfering in the natural course of evolution for centuries now. You may think I was advancing a pro-Creationism argument... but if so, you little know your man.
Partly greed, I suppose, and partly because the resources being devoted to HIV/AIDS research aren't free, and other important venues are being underfunded or defunded. Resources are limited, no matter where you are, and public health isn't about dealing with only the medical conditions that get the most media attention. AIDS is not like, say, a food-borne illness that can strike anyone at any time, and there are people suffering from other serious ailments than AIDS.
But I just don't know if this is the best way to deal with it once someone is infected.
I'd say it isn't, given the nature of a bone marrow transplant (such things always seems so easy on TV.) Still, there may be other ways to transfer this genetic protection to an individual (a retrovirus maybe) so this qualifies as significant progress.
The dude who is immune is clearly a case of evolution. Survival of the fittest.
Unless, by curing HIV, we're putting a halt to the next stage in human evolution. It could be that HIV was intended to trigger a dormant subsection of our genome. Granted, this process would be fatal to the majority of the infected but the survivors would be graced with an extended lifespan, as well as physical and intellectual powers far beyond those of mortal men.
Yeah okay. Good plot for a Sci-Fi Channel Made-for-TV movie, or maybe a Direct-to-DVD production.
He just stole the idea from Omega Man. He needs to give Heston the credit he deserves.
Misattribution. Tim Matheson wrote the original novel. Vincent Price, Charleton Heston and Will Smith just acted in different interpretations of the original story.
That said, I did prefer the Heston version to the others, in spite of Vincent Price's talents and the modern special effects of the Smith incarnation.
As evidenced by them putting their own careers on the line by reaching out to lie about me as they did, in a futile attempt to besmirch my reputation.
It rather surprises me that they tried at this late date. Who are they trying to convince? Not the Slashdot crowd, or anyone else that pays the slightest attention to these matters. I don't really understand what they hope to gain.
My Slashdot submissions are confined to things that I think the world should know about. However, Slashdot's editors don't always agree with my assessment and more of my submissions are rejected than submitted.
You know, I would not have expected that. Fortunately, there's your blog.
I hate reading news articles about legal events where the articles do not share with the reader copies of any of the underlying documents.
So do I, but that's a sensible approach if one is less concerned about informing people as providing an interpretation for them. Of course, in the RIAA's case that interpretation becomes synonymous with "spin".
Speed of lightning, roar of thunder,
Fighting all who rob or plunder
Undersigned, Undersigned.
When in this world the headlines read
Of those who's hearts are filled with greed
And rob and steal from those in need.
To right this wrong with blinding speed goes
You're buying into the illusion if that's what you think. Look at their economic behaviour instead of their founding principles (which was over half a century ago, i should add) and you'll see the GP is correct, or at least more correct than you.
_AC
"Fascist-capitalism" was about the best I could come up with to describe China's government/economic system. Maybe you have something better. It's not purely fascist, but it's hardly capitalist either, nor is it Communist in any sense of the word.
I knew US-Americans have an irrational hate for the French, but this really takes the cake...
Wow, ignorant of Americans much? I could almost mistake your comment as some kind of irrational, or at least uninformed, dislike of Americans. But I'm pretty sure you're just talking out of your hat, so I don't need to take it the wrong way.
I would recommend that you do a little research on the history of military/industrial espionage between the United States and France. It's actually very interesting, and after spending some time informing yourself, you might find the GP's comment less xenophobic. France and the U.S. go 'way back, and neither country has ever been above a little friendly spying.
Oddly, most Americans don't really hate people from other countries. We joke about them (just as they make jokes about us) but some people (like you, I guess) mistake that for "irrational hate." In any event, most of our hatred is directed at ourselves. We don't have enough to spare for the rest of you, sorry. You'll have to go elsewhere.
You haven't really answered the question. Technically every successful business in the US has "government connections" too. You can't even start a small business without paying a bunch of fees and buying a bunch of permits.
You're being pedantic. I took the GP to mean: does this major Chinese corporation have government contacts that demonstrate blatant favoratism? The answer (as with most Chinese businesses relative to foreign competition) is "yes".
Surely even the most dim-witted super-conservative would realise that even under Obama, USA is still the most conservative nation outside of the middle east and Austria. Therefore, calling Obama socialist (as a pejorative) is calling the rest of the world socialists (or worse). Given the vast number of western countries that are "socialist" and have been for some time, (and are still going strong sans economic crisis) the next logical conclusion is "Well, maybe "socialism" works?" (not that what Obama is advocating is actual socialism by any accepted definition of the word).
Sorry for the offtopic.
No, the real question is this: what does one mean by "works"? Europe's brand of socialism wouldn't work for the U.S. for a variety of reasons, and our style of capitalism would probably be a disaster over there. There is one thing that a "working" socialism generally requires: an effective and trustworthy bureaucracy (Germany is a good example of this, I think.) The U.S. has an ever-expanding, ever more powerful bureacracy that has its own agenda, which coincides less and less with the needs of the people.
Just wondering, does Baidu have government connections?
All Chinese companies have government connections. Well, they do if they want to have the slightest chance of being successful. That's what operating in a fascist-capitalist state means.
Yeah except they seem not to remember the flood of 1947 that wiped out the Portland/Vancouver suburb of Vanport. Plus, right there next to active volcanoes... Make you wonder why they didn't build it inn the crated or Mt. St Helens. Or at least up next to Timberline Lodge on Mt. Hood. At least there you'd get the Lodge from The Shining to look at as you wander the dark corridors of the creepy volcano-dwelling data center.
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I like it, a GPL-like solution. "By accepting this bone marrow in your body you agree to provide your own copy of bone marrow at least twice on same conditions you have received it."
Hm, sounds sort of ... viral in nature, doesn't it?
Just because Hitler did something doesn't make it bad. I'm sure Hitler ate and drank, but does that make you a nazi when you have breakfast?
Yes, yes it does.
What they may be referring to is the fact that one prominent researcher's study came to the conclusion that HIV was not highly correlated to AIDS which suggested that HIV was not the causing the AIDS. Immediately he was kicked out of the scientific community as they stated that he should be jailed for life for trying to disprove a current hypothesis (which is the point of being scientific).
Are you talking about Peter Duesberg, by any chance?
Unless, by curing HIV, we're putting a halt to the next stage in human evolution. It could be that HIV was intended to trigger a dormant subsection of our genome.
HIV doesn't have intentions. It's a virus, not a God.
Correct. Which is why I said, "HIV was intended" and not "HIV intends."
Hmm... you used the words 'Evolution' and 'intended' in the same post.
So? Humans have been interfering in the natural course of evolution for centuries now. You may think I was advancing a pro-Creationism argument ... but if so, you little know your man.
Yeah okay. Good plot for a Sci-Fi Channel Made-for-TV movie, or maybe a Direct-to-DVD production.
Or a Greg Bear novel. I can't wait for my kids to smell more than kids already do!
Yeah, I must have been thinking about that one when I wrote that.
contrary to the policy's intent
That's something that we've been hearing a lot lately.
It's all pure greed.
Partly greed, I suppose, and partly because the resources being devoted to HIV/AIDS research aren't free, and other important venues are being underfunded or defunded. Resources are limited, no matter where you are, and public health isn't about dealing with only the medical conditions that get the most media attention. AIDS is not like, say, a food-borne illness that can strike anyone at any time, and there are people suffering from other serious ailments than AIDS.
But I just don't know if this is the best way to deal with it once someone is infected.
I'd say it isn't, given the nature of a bone marrow transplant (such things always seems so easy on TV.) Still, there may be other ways to transfer this genetic protection to an individual (a retrovirus maybe) so this qualifies as significant progress.
The dude who is immune is clearly a case of evolution. Survival of the fittest.
Unless, by curing HIV, we're putting a halt to the next stage in human evolution. It could be that HIV was intended to trigger a dormant subsection of our genome. Granted, this process would be fatal to the majority of the infected but the survivors would be graced with an extended lifespan, as well as physical and intellectual powers far beyond those of mortal men.
Yeah okay. Good plot for a Sci-Fi Channel Made-for-TV movie, or maybe a Direct-to-DVD production.
The return of free sex is near!
Yeah, right. When did nerds ever partake of free sex? Not that they didn't want to, but you know ... they were nerds.
I am immune to HIV/AIDS and have tones of student debt! Where is the market for my bone marrow? Where do I start?
Better do it fast before they start synthesizing the stuff. The value of your marrow will drop to zero at that point.
He just stole the idea from Omega Man. He needs to give Heston the credit he deserves.
Misattribution. Tim Matheson wrote the original novel. Vincent Price, Charleton Heston and Will Smith just acted in different interpretations of the original story.
That said, I did prefer the Heston version to the others, in spite of Vincent Price's talents and the modern special effects of the Smith incarnation.
Over the years, I've witnessed probably 640 articles on a cure for HIV either having been discovered, or very near.
Well, 640 articles should be enough for anyone.
I'll be really interested to see if this result can be replicated.
I'll be really interested to see if this DONOR can be replicated.
I've been expecting something like this ever since the discovery of HIV-immune individuals. So yes, the donor can be replicated.
As evidenced by them putting their own careers on the line by reaching out to lie about me as they did, in a futile attempt to besmirch my reputation.
It rather surprises me that they tried at this late date. Who are they trying to convince? Not the Slashdot crowd, or anyone else that pays the slightest attention to these matters. I don't really understand what they hope to gain.
My Slashdot submissions are confined to things that I think the world should know about. However, Slashdot's editors don't always agree with my assessment and more of my submissions are rejected than submitted.
You know, I would not have expected that. Fortunately, there's your blog.
I hate reading news articles about legal events where the articles do not share with the reader copies of any of the underlying documents.
So do I, but that's a sensible approach if one is less concerned about informing people as providing an interpretation for them. Of course, in the RIAA's case that interpretation becomes synonymous with "spin".
By day, he's mild mannered lawyer Ray Beckerman, but by night he becomes.... THE UNDERSIGNED!
There's no need to fear, Undersigned is here!
When criminals in this world appear,
And break the laws that they should fear,
And frighten all who see or hear,
The cry goes up both far and near for
Undersigned, Undersigned,
Undersigned, Undersigned.
Speed of lightning, roar of thunder,
Fighting all who rob or plunder
Undersigned, Undersigned.
When in this world the headlines read
Of those who's hearts are filled with greed
And rob and steal from those in need.
To right this wrong with blinding speed goes
Undersigned, Undersigned,
Undersigned, Undersigned.
Speed of lightning, roar of thunder,
Fighting all who rob or plunder
Undersigned, Undersigned.
You're buying into the illusion if that's what you think. Look at their economic behaviour instead of their founding principles (which was over half a century ago, i should add) and you'll see the GP is correct, or at least more correct than you.
_AC
"Fascist-capitalism" was about the best I could come up with to describe China's government/economic system. Maybe you have something better. It's not purely fascist, but it's hardly capitalist either, nor is it Communist in any sense of the word.
I knew US-Americans have an irrational hate for the French, but this really takes the cake...
Wow, ignorant of Americans much? I could almost mistake your comment as some kind of irrational, or at least uninformed, dislike of Americans. But I'm pretty sure you're just talking out of your hat, so I don't need to take it the wrong way.
I would recommend that you do a little research on the history of military/industrial espionage between the United States and France. It's actually very interesting, and after spending some time informing yourself, you might find the GP's comment less xenophobic. France and the U.S. go 'way back, and neither country has ever been above a little friendly spying.
Oddly, most Americans don't really hate people from other countries. We joke about them (just as they make jokes about us) but some people (like you, I guess) mistake that for "irrational hate." In any event, most of our hatred is directed at ourselves. We don't have enough to spare for the rest of you, sorry. You'll have to go elsewhere.
You haven't really answered the question. Technically every successful business in the US has "government connections" too. You can't even start a small business without paying a bunch of fees and buying a bunch of permits.
You're being pedantic. I took the GP to mean: does this major Chinese corporation have government contacts that demonstrate blatant favoratism? The answer (as with most Chinese businesses relative to foreign competition) is "yes".
Since when has the U.S. directed thepiratebay.org (or suprnova, or mininova, or demonoid, etc.) to google.com?
They send you to jail instead?
No, I think China has us beat there as well.
I know I shouldn't feed the trolls, but anyway...
Surely even the most dim-witted super-conservative would realise that even under Obama, USA is still the most conservative nation outside of the middle east and Austria. Therefore, calling Obama socialist (as a pejorative) is calling the rest of the world socialists (or worse). Given the vast number of western countries that are "socialist" and have been for some time, (and are still going strong sans economic crisis) the next logical conclusion is "Well, maybe "socialism" works?" (not that what Obama is advocating is actual socialism by any accepted definition of the word).
Sorry for the offtopic.
No, the real question is this: what does one mean by "works"? Europe's brand of socialism wouldn't work for the U.S. for a variety of reasons, and our style of capitalism would probably be a disaster over there. There is one thing that a "working" socialism generally requires: an effective and trustworthy bureaucracy (Germany is a good example of this, I think.) The U.S. has an ever-expanding, ever more powerful bureacracy that has its own agenda, which coincides less and less with the needs of the people.
Just wondering, does Baidu have government connections?
All Chinese companies have government connections. Well, they do if they want to have the slightest chance of being successful. That's what operating in a fascist-capitalist state means.
Yeah except they seem not to remember the flood of 1947 that wiped out the Portland/Vancouver suburb of Vanport. Plus, right there next to active volcanoes... Make you wonder why they didn't build it inn the crated or Mt. St Helens. Or at least up next to Timberline Lodge on Mt. Hood. At least there you'd get the Lodge from The Shining to look at as you wander the dark corridors of the creepy volcano-dwelling data center.
Well, hopefully they have good insurance.