I am just wondering when there will be a bipartisan legislative effort to institute mandatory minimums for violation of the constitution by congress or the executive.
Not even close. I've done blind testing using my own (very) high-end audio setup, and Vorbis was clearly superior to MP3 at EVERY bit rate. Furthermore, only at 320kbit Ogg Vorbis, did several musicians I know finally stop being able to tell the difference between the compressed music and its WAV.
It's not Jobs' insight that we have to admire, but rather his willingness to not only rationally assess the situation, but also publicly acknowledge the failure of DRM as a means to an end.
In this case, Jobs demonstrated that common sense CAN dominate over greed, even in a corporate environment. Jobs realizes that DRM may lock some users into iTMS, and they might lose some market by dropping it. However, he also realizes that users are growing more irritated with DRM in general. But more importantly, he understands that by abolishing DRM, he can dramatically boost the sales of music online.
Therefore, it is only logical that he supports abolishing this monstrosity - it hurts B&M distributors, while boosting internet sales.
Polymorphism typing can provide you with ANY level of certainty you want. Typing each one will give you 50% certainty or better... so even assuming non-Mendelian distribution for some of them, if you sequence enough of them, you'll get your answer to the 1^-10 certainty.
But again, there may not be enough material on, say, a single hair follicle, to do all these tests... which is why using it on blood and semen samples is much more accurate.
But I agree with grandparent - while a DNA sample database isn't necessarily a bad thing theoretically, it is a huge violation of privacy practically-speaking.
You can use Nlite [www.nliteos.com] to slipstream the drivers into an unattended Windows installation. Given that Windows usually needs to be reinstalled every 6-12 months, nLite is an invaluable tool to eliminate the hassles of attended installation and driver loading.
The blood-brain barrier has to do with the tighter junctions between the cells that form blood vessel walls, which prevents diffusion of most larger molecules into the brain, and prevents migration of cells into the brain. This is how the brain becomes an immunologically-priviledged site.
The blood-brain barrier does not affect the LUMEN of the blood vessels - only their LINING. Thus, it does not have any role in filtering particles within the bloodstream itself. So it cannot prevent an object from being stuck in a small artery or arteriole, obstructing blood flow and causing a stroke.
...The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers,
and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated,
and no warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause...
I don't see why you don't set your Gmail to POP all email to your desktop.
That's what I do. If Gmail loses my mail, then so be it, because while I have the convenience of an online email account, I also have the assurance of control and safety of my RAID5 desktop.
As far as security issues... if I care about Google bots reading a particular email, I'll use PGP.
"So... what you are trying to say is that the aliens hadn't updated their software or hardware or even installed security patches in almost 50 years?"
The fighter was part of a recon group sent a little faster than the rest of the fleet, so that they would arrive earlier. The rest of the fleet was also traveling at relativistic speeds, and for them, the time difference between parting with the fighters, and arriving to Earth orbit could've been several weeks.
"But last time I checked, all sampled music was PCM, and that's lossy by definition."
Your ears are pretty lossy too. Anything recorded using 192kHz/24bit has more dynamic range and a lower noise floor than your ears do... not to mention the fact that no equipment exists that can do better than ~100dB of dynamic range, and SNR of <0.1%
"Given that RUSSIA IS NOW USING A TYPE NUCLEAR WEAPON TO KILL BRITISH CITIZENS, can we really continue the pretence that Russia made the transition to a "nice" Democratic state, with "Statesmen" such as Vladimir Putin ("flawless democrat" and former head of the FSB)... USING NUCLEAR MATERIALS TO KILL BRITISH CITIZENS IN LONDON ?" + "Or.... am I mad ?"
In NYC BB guns ARE illegal. So are airsoft guns. And what's even funnier, is that there is actually no license under which you CAN own a BB gun or an airsoft gun in NYC. You can get a license for a real firearm, but not a replica.
"I haven't read a good article on gene expression, really. Various mechanisms are alluded to in the literature, but it seems to be unclear how gene expression is or is not triggered. More specifically, researchers seem to know that this particular mechanism turns a given gene on or off, but how that mechanism is triggered is unknown (or not the focus of the article/research)."
I honestly don't know what it is you've been reading. Does the JAK/STAT system ring a bell..? the MAP Kinase cascade..? Or how about transcription factors by themselves..? HDACs..? Chromatin modification..? A LOT of people work on linking gene activation to signal transduction.
That's largely a function of education and jobs that are far more demanding and stressful than the general population. If doctors weren't physically healthier to begin with, they'd be dying off in their forties.
Thank you for your reply. It's both surprising, as well as encouraging to see the originators of the work here on Slashdot.
I did not mean to diminish the significance of this work. Certainly, it's a revolutionary technique... one that is likely to have an even wider impact in the future.
And certainly any additional test is welcome in an oncologist's arsenal. I am considering specializing in Oncology, and I am anxiously watching every development... because with every new test and treatment, Oncology steps further away from end-of-life management and towards being able to conclusively affect the final outcome... which makes it more likely to become my final choice.
This goes triple for some(!) types of graduate school. Medical schools tend to have the best looking and healthiest population, and intelligent to boot. And in the last 4 years I've spent here, every incoming class was better looking than the previous. I think at this point, with a couple hundred applications per seat, they can afford to just make the final picks based on appearance, without sacrificing any academic performance.
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I am just wondering when there will be a bipartisan legislative effort to institute mandatory minimums for violation of the constitution by congress or the executive.
Not even close. I've done blind testing using my own (very) high-end audio setup, and Vorbis was clearly superior to MP3 at EVERY bit rate. Furthermore, only at 320kbit Ogg Vorbis, did several musicians I know finally stop being able to tell the difference between the compressed music and its WAV.
I think you've introduced a new concept here - security through incomprehensibility.
It's not Jobs' insight that we have to admire, but rather his willingness to not only rationally assess the situation, but also publicly acknowledge the failure of DRM as a means to an end.
In this case, Jobs demonstrated that common sense CAN dominate over greed, even in a corporate environment. Jobs realizes that DRM may lock some users into iTMS, and they might lose some market by dropping it. However, he also realizes that users are growing more irritated with DRM in general. But more importantly, he understands that by abolishing DRM, he can dramatically boost the sales of music online.
Therefore, it is only logical that he supports abolishing this monstrosity - it hurts B&M distributors, while boosting internet sales.
Polymorphism typing can provide you with ANY level of certainty you want. Typing each one will give you 50% certainty or better... so even assuming non-Mendelian distribution for some of them, if you sequence enough of them, you'll get your answer to the 1^-10 certainty.
But again, there may not be enough material on, say, a single hair follicle, to do all these tests... which is why using it on blood and semen samples is much more accurate.
But I agree with grandparent - while a DNA sample database isn't necessarily a bad thing theoretically, it is a huge violation of privacy practically-speaking.
You can use Nlite [www.nliteos.com] to slipstream the drivers into an unattended Windows installation. Given that Windows usually needs to be reinstalled every 6-12 months, nLite is an invaluable tool to eliminate the hassles of attended installation and driver loading.
Bronze is tin and copper. I presume it'd be worth MORE, if anything.
Oh how I wish I hadn't spent my mod points yesterday. Please mod parent up for a very insightful comment.
I do have medical training, so let me explain:
The blood-brain barrier has to do with the tighter junctions between the cells that form blood vessel walls, which prevents diffusion of most larger molecules into the brain, and prevents migration of cells into the brain. This is how the brain becomes an immunologically-priviledged site.
The blood-brain barrier does not affect the LUMEN of the blood vessels - only their LINING. Thus, it does not have any role in filtering particles within the bloodstream itself. So it cannot prevent an object from being stuck in a small artery or arteriole, obstructing blood flow and causing a stroke.
...The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause...
There - fixed the emphasis for YOU.
Mod parent up.
What is it that we don't understand about the definition of "crimes against the Constitution"
I don't see why you don't set your Gmail to POP all email to your desktop.
That's what I do. If Gmail loses my mail, then so be it, because while I have the convenience of an online email account, I also have the assurance of control and safety of my RAID5 desktop.
As far as security issues... if I care about Google bots reading a particular email, I'll use PGP.
"when Bush comes into office, with a business background, 'fudging the numbers' is not cool. "
I sort of threw up a little in my mouth when I read that.
"So... what you are trying to say is that the aliens hadn't updated their software or hardware or even installed security patches in almost 50 years?"
The fighter was part of a recon group sent a little faster than the rest of the fleet, so that they would arrive earlier. The rest of the fleet was also traveling at relativistic speeds, and for them, the time difference between parting with the fighters, and arriving to Earth orbit could've been several weeks.
Is that the Westinghouse?
How are you liking it?
Cause the most objective site to reference is 'milksucks.com'
I'll stick to searching 'pubmed.org' for "milk, osteoporosis" and seeing the randomized control trials, thank you.
"But last time I checked, all sampled music was PCM, and that's lossy by definition."
Your ears are pretty lossy too. Anything recorded using 192kHz/24bit has more dynamic range and a lower noise floor than your ears do... not to mention the fact that no equipment exists that can do better than ~100dB of dynamic range, and SNR of <0.1%
"Given that RUSSIA IS NOW USING A TYPE NUCLEAR WEAPON TO KILL BRITISH CITIZENS, can we really continue the pretence that Russia made the transition to a "nice" Democratic state, with "Statesmen" such as Vladimir Putin ("flawless democrat" and former head of the FSB)... USING NUCLEAR MATERIALS TO KILL BRITISH CITIZENS IN LONDON ?" .... am I mad ?"
+
"Or
You're not mad... you're just retarded.
In NYC BB guns ARE illegal. So are airsoft guns. And what's even funnier, is that there is actually no license under which you CAN own a BB gun or an airsoft gun in NYC. You can get a license for a real firearm, but not a replica.
"I haven't read a good article on gene expression, really. Various mechanisms are alluded to in the literature, but it seems to be unclear how gene expression is or is not triggered. More specifically, researchers seem to know that this particular mechanism turns a given gene on or off, but how that mechanism is triggered is unknown (or not the focus of the article/research)."
I honestly don't know what it is you've been reading. Does the JAK/STAT system ring a bell..? the MAP Kinase cascade..? Or how about transcription factors by themselves..? HDACs..? Chromatin modification..? A LOT of people work on linking gene activation to signal transduction.
"As a general rule in the real world - the more rewarding a job is the less you can expect to earn for it."
Really? I guess my MDPhD in Molecular Oncology is not gonna fair that well after all...
That's largely a function of education and jobs that are far more demanding and stressful than the general population. If doctors weren't physically healthier to begin with, they'd be dying off in their forties.
Thank you for your reply. It's both surprising, as well as encouraging to see the originators of the work here on Slashdot.
I did not mean to diminish the significance of this work. Certainly, it's a revolutionary technique... one that is likely to have an even wider impact in the future.
And certainly any additional test is welcome in an oncologist's arsenal. I am considering specializing in Oncology, and I am anxiously watching every development... because with every new test and treatment, Oncology steps further away from end-of-life management and towards being able to conclusively affect the final outcome... which makes it more likely to become my final choice.
"Naive corporate apologists"?
I am a scientist, you braindead monkey.
I wholeheartedly agree.
This goes triple for some(!) types of graduate school. Medical schools tend to have the best looking and healthiest population, and intelligent to boot. And in the last 4 years I've spent here, every incoming class was better looking than the previous. I think at this point, with a couple hundred applications per seat, they can afford to just make the final picks based on appearance, without sacrificing any academic performance.