The only problem with that logic is that we are talking about the past. A past where human lifespan was almost certainly less than 25 years.
To debate where genetic history comes from we must observe our past. A discussion of current era human evolution, while interesting, is of little value to determination of usefulness of our genetic makeup.
People seem to assume that my earlier comments were somehow contesting or at least questioning the evolutionary process. That could not be further from the truth.
I am simply asserting that there is a great likelihood that the genetic value of this protein will be evident in early life.
This will in no way deter "terrorists" form blowing up buildings.
Imagine for a second that you plan to undertake such an assignment. Would you go to the target site and sit around for a while to let people know your intents?
I think the far more likely scenario is the further development of an Orwellian police state we are already seeing materialize.
Let's quit talking about security for a while and assess the situation. Have we or the terrorists won? I can't help but think that self imposed restrictions we have put in place, the limitations on freedom and justice, are in fact what terrorism is designed to accomplish.
Jingoistic speech can only get us so far. Start to think for yourself - you'll be amazed what you see.
I picked one of these up last night.
The admin page is set at 192.168.1.1, a route unreachable from my nat'ed router (which even resides on another subnet).
As long as people set up WPA or something, these devices are fine. You would have to have physical access to the network to run the noted compromise, as the page in question is only accessible from the air if you first compromise whatever wireless security the user has in place.
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I wish I had mod points left. That link is one of the most on topic points I've see here in a while.
While most people don't see the paralels, you have to admit, that page shows some very disturbing comparisons.
Not only that, but modems in that age almost universally compressed content on both sides of the pipe.
That would appear to make my online chess playing qualify as prior art.
The only problem with that logic is that we are talking about the past. A past where human lifespan was almost certainly less than 25 years.
To debate where genetic history comes from we must observe our past. A discussion of current era human evolution, while interesting, is of little value to determination of usefulness of our genetic makeup.
People seem to assume that my earlier comments were somehow contesting or at least questioning the evolutionary process. That could not be further from the truth. I am simply asserting that there is a great likelihood that the genetic value of this protein will be evident in early life.
Introduction to NX technology
Newsforge article
Potential source for FreeNX Server
It would be a surprising finding indeed if the major side effect occurred much past 20.
From an evolutionary perspective, one would assume myostatin would provide benefits relating to genetic survival prior to age of reproduction.
Finding that the usefulness of the protein is in the post-reproductive age would be an upset to evolutionary theory.
The internet makes you rested? I never woulda thunk!
I'll just stay on-line all the time - just think of the time I'll save not sleeping.
Microsoft has had a couple of secure OS's out for years
can be found here
From the second title line:
Financed by homeland security grants, new network aimed at fighting terrorists as much as drug dealers
And yes, I've been there. I still don't support my government that I pay for spying on anyone.
This will in no way deter "terrorists" form blowing up buildings.
Imagine for a second that you plan to undertake such an assignment. Would you go to the target site and sit around for a while to let people know your intents?
I think the far more likely scenario is the further development of an Orwellian police state we are already seeing materialize.
Let's quit talking about security for a while and assess the situation. Have we or the terrorists won? I can't help but think that self imposed restrictions we have put in place, the limitations on freedom and justice, are in fact what terrorism is designed to accomplish.
Jingoistic speech can only get us so far. Start to think for yourself - you'll be amazed what you see.
Yeah, they are all paying the price right now.
I bet SCOX is shaking in their boots.
My vote goes to WarWaring. Just remember your flak jacket.
It may not be "simple", but it is /powerful/.
Do you live in a DOS shell? It's "simple" - so is driving a golf cart or programming in BASIC.
Simple is not equal to good. Very few people would actually chose simple over capable any day.
That's a big bite.
Try this first.
Even better than that.
I picked one of these up last night.
The admin page is set at 192.168.1.1, a route unreachable from my nat'ed router (which even resides on another subnet).
As long as people set up WPA or something, these devices are fine. You would have to have physical access to the network to run the noted compromise, as the page in question is only accessible from the air if you first compromise whatever wireless security the user has in place.
I think he's talking about a beowulf cluster of these.
Nope, NPG is now Sony.
Here is a good history of the legend known as prince.
I've got news for ya buddy - Prince lost that war and gave up after years of trying to win on his own.
It's like the old Dire Straights tune - The Man's Too Strong.
The world is three drinks behind
Would it then be a crabbot?
Remember:
(This line inserted to bypass the damn lameness filter)
I rather like the term "unsafe data pathways" - what a wonderful euphemism!
I think I'll go play some morally questionable auditory material over an unsafe data pathway right now.
f it went faster than the speed of light, it would also be going faster than the speed of time.
Your words, not mine.
Speed doesn't exist without time.
Quite right, and my point exactly. You therefore cannot measure the "speed of time" That would be absurd.