Congrats, China! You managed to put a man into orbit (and return safely to the Earth) without the benfit of stolen German technology! Space exploration is no longer limited to Russia and the U.S. - show them what you're made of!
I didn't read the BBC version, but here's what New Scientist said. Note the importance of the following:
* None were born, but the researchers say this was due to obstetric complications rather than the fertility technique used, and that it would work in future.
*Some children have already been born with three genetic parents, but the new research has prompted additional controversy because the method used shares a technical step, called nuclear transfer, with cloning procedures. However, the US scientist who developed in animals the technique used by the Chinese researchers says: "It's nothing to do with human cloning."
Just thought these would help clarify, so people don't yell "human cloning should be banned!" as a result.
No, I am not opposed to free speech. The assumption alone that this is the only country which offers it is also faulty, but I wont venture down that road.
NAMBLA is the North American Man Boy Love Association. Here's an ABC article:
http://abcnews.go.com/sections/us/DailyNews/nambla 000831.html
Too much free speech is detrimental to the well-being of any country. In theory, it is thought of as the greatest gift this country bestows upon us, but how far is too far? Do some research on the NAMBLA case and you'll see what I mean. I'm not here to convince you - you can believe in whatever the hell you want, but at least get the full story before doing making foolish comments.
This is just another ridiculous attempt by the ACLU to turn our country into bedlam. Let's not forget that they're the very same organization which supports NAMBLA. They use extreme cases (anatomy sites, which kids just LOVE to venture into) to try to prove their point. If there is any one organization which is doing more damage to this country than any other, it is the ACLU.
You do know that all new cell phones need to have on-board GPS, right? If the government can suspend civil rights in times of "crisis," why wouldn't they exploit this technology in even lesser contingencies?
Credit is given to those who do it FIRST. Damadian did it first, yet the other two are getting recognized for making improvements on what HE did. Can't you see the difference?
This means he was possibly not nominated at all. If that is the case, then shame on the them. The article says, "He declined to say whether Damadian had been nominated. Names of nominees are kept secret for 50 years." But seeing that he is taking action, one would deduce that he hadn't been nominated or considered (even though he invented MRI, while the other two made improvements (as per the patent)).
Even if you put it against your ear (like a cellphone), the change in temperature is only about 0.01 degrees Celcius. That is rather insignificant. Besides, cell phones can be up to 4 watts (usually much less, though), while most WiFi units are less than 1 watt. These people should be worried more about the microwave screen failing then WiFi. Such ignorance!
Why does this surprise you? The average person is a moron. Yes, I said. The average person doesn't understand technology and its effects at the same level that/.ers do. They get their information from the mainstream news, which equally is stupid and irresponsible and instills fear in people for ratings. What a wonderful world we live in, eh? A world of ignorance.
I think they are suing because he has cracked it and is revealing it to everyone. This devalues their product, so they are going to try anything to stay afloat. Of course, it is ridiculous that they released such a weak product and now want to use the DMCA to their advantage.
No, I am not wrong. Look at the game where the human lost. It's all about probability, risk, and previous plays. Taking all those into consideration and making a partial tree of the "foreseeable future" will almost guarantee the computer a victory.
The whole point is the evolution of computers. When you take into account how fast computers (processing, software, etc.) are progressing in specialized tasks, it doesn't take an Einstein to see the implications a century or so from today, where they may very well combine all their specialized tasks and kick our inefficient asses. Think about the bigger picture.
You can't win at chess by making moves that don't make sense. The computer would play ahead and find out what you're up to and make appropriate moves then. That is more likely to confuse the human.
It is simply naive to say computers will never be able to outdo human thought, such as that required for chess or other logic/pattern-recognition based tasks. This is analogous to 19th century Royal Society scientists claiming one could never escape the Earth's gravity into space and beyond (and providing "proof," mind you). But I digress. Chess is not so much about logic and thought (in the normal sense) as it is for pattern recognition and "looking ahead." The best chess players in the world have nearly memorized all the possible combinations in all the possible scenarios, contrary to popular belief that their abilities are innate. I don't know if software has evolved enough to beat him this time around, but if the second math was any indication, my money's on the machine.
How can a single Pentium-based computer handle the bandwidth of many simultaneous calls? Does it merely act as a router or as something more? I ask because the article wasn't clear.
The "police" and "forensic experts" are not the same thing. The police help to maintin order, to protect, to serve, etc. Forensic experts work mainly in the laboratory and in the crime scene. It was just a bit misleading reading that the police and scientists are going to work together.
While poor programming may lead to holes, it is only widespread use (and frequency of use) that brings these holes to the surface. There are all sorts of holes found in Linux, BSD's, many open source software, etc, and considering their user base is much smaller, one could venture and say the products put out by microsoft are actually *safer* than open source. Think about it!
First of all, what percentage of legitimate companies do you think advertise in SPAM? The reason established companies can do so is because it is no longer unwanted. One can use your argument against the new anti-telemarketing laws, but clearly, companies which have dealt with the individual would still be able to call them as part of their company/client relationship. Alas, you can't make your argument.
What? You completely misunderstood. Business would be PROHIBITED from sending out unsolicited email. That's all. They would still be allowed to contact existing customers, but NOT randomly sending out emails to everyone and anyone. Besides, true, legitimate companies aren't the ones using SPAM as much as the others.
Simply, a federal law should be passed to disallow businesses from purchasing unsolicited email advertisement, which is the big chunk. You would still be allowed to send mail to previous customers, a la what Amazon does to make you aware of new products or services, but not to unknown parties. Those who break the law would be fined. Plain, simple.
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Congrats, China! You managed to put a man into orbit (and return safely to the Earth) without the benfit of stolen German technology! Space exploration is no longer limited to Russia and the U.S. - show them what you're made of!
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Go Forth And Conquer!
why am i so excited?
I didn't read the BBC version, but here's what New Scientist said. Note the importance of the following:
* None were born, but the researchers say this was due to obstetric complications rather than the fertility technique used, and that it would work in future.
*Some children have already been born with three genetic parents, but the new research has prompted additional controversy because the method used shares a technical step, called nuclear transfer, with cloning procedures. However, the US scientist who developed in animals the technique used by the Chinese researchers says: "It's nothing to do with human cloning."
Just thought these would help clarify, so people don't yell "human cloning should be banned!" as a result.
No, I am not opposed to free speech. The assumption alone that this is the only country which offers it is also faulty, but I wont venture down that road. NAMBLA is the North American Man Boy Love Association. Here's an ABC article: http://abcnews.go.com/sections/us/DailyNews/nambla 000831.html
Too much free speech is detrimental to the well-being of any country. In theory, it is thought of as the greatest gift this country bestows upon us, but how far is too far? Do some research on the NAMBLA case and you'll see what I mean. I'm not here to convince you - you can believe in whatever the hell you want, but at least get the full story before doing making foolish comments.
This is just another ridiculous attempt by the ACLU to turn our country into bedlam. Let's not forget that they're the very same organization which supports NAMBLA. They use extreme cases (anatomy sites, which kids just LOVE to venture into) to try to prove their point. If there is any one organization which is doing more damage to this country than any other, it is the ACLU.
You do know that all new cell phones need to have on-board GPS, right? If the government can suspend civil rights in times of "crisis," why wouldn't they exploit this technology in even lesser contingencies?
Credit is given to those who do it FIRST. Damadian did it first, yet the other two are getting recognized for making improvements on what HE did. Can't you see the difference?
This means he was possibly not nominated at all. If that is the case, then shame on the them. The article says, "He declined to say whether Damadian had been nominated. Names of nominees are kept secret for 50 years." But seeing that he is taking action, one would deduce that he hadn't been nominated or considered (even though he invented MRI, while the other two made improvements (as per the patent)).
Even if you put it against your ear (like a cellphone), the change in temperature is only about 0.01 degrees Celcius. That is rather insignificant. Besides, cell phones can be up to 4 watts (usually much less, though), while most WiFi units are less than 1 watt. These people should be worried more about the microwave screen failing then WiFi. Such ignorance!
Why does this surprise you? The average person is a moron. Yes, I said. The average person doesn't understand technology and its effects at the same level that /.ers do. They get their information from the mainstream news, which equally is stupid and irresponsible and instills fear in people for ratings. What a wonderful world we live in, eh? A world of ignorance.
I think they are suing because he has cracked it and is revealing it to everyone. This devalues their product, so they are going to try anything to stay afloat. Of course, it is ridiculous that they released such a weak product and now want to use the DMCA to their advantage.
Something tells me they still won't release any actual code and provide proof that it was/is theirs. Nothing new from SCO...
No, I am not wrong. Look at the game where the human lost. It's all about probability, risk, and previous plays. Taking all those into consideration and making a partial tree of the "foreseeable future" will almost guarantee the computer a victory.
The whole point is the evolution of computers. When you take into account how fast computers (processing, software, etc.) are progressing in specialized tasks, it doesn't take an Einstein to see the implications a century or so from today, where they may very well combine all their specialized tasks and kick our inefficient asses. Think about the bigger picture.
You can't win at chess by making moves that don't make sense. The computer would play ahead and find out what you're up to and make appropriate moves then. That is more likely to confuse the human.
It is simply naive to say computers will never be able to outdo human thought, such as that required for chess or other logic/pattern-recognition based tasks. This is analogous to 19th century Royal Society scientists claiming one could never escape the Earth's gravity into space and beyond (and providing "proof," mind you). But I digress. Chess is not so much about logic and thought (in the normal sense) as it is for pattern recognition and "looking ahead." The best chess players in the world have nearly memorized all the possible combinations in all the possible scenarios, contrary to popular belief that their abilities are innate. I don't know if software has evolved enough to beat him this time around, but if the second math was any indication, my money's on the machine.
How can a single Pentium-based computer handle the bandwidth of many simultaneous calls? Does it merely act as a router or as something more? I ask because the article wasn't clear.
The counter has died now. It was getting about a hit a second. Impressive!
All of this is doable by the average slashdotter, except of course for the sattelite link, which is probably expensive. Still, very, very cool.
Not directly, but perhaps from objects they have touched, such as clay, make-up, and anything else which can maintain an impression over time.
The "police" and "forensic experts" are not the same thing. The police help to maintin order, to protect, to serve, etc. Forensic experts work mainly in the laboratory and in the crime scene. It was just a bit misleading reading that the police and scientists are going to work together.
While poor programming may lead to holes, it is only widespread use (and frequency of use) that brings these holes to the surface. There are all sorts of holes found in Linux, BSD's, many open source software, etc, and considering their user base is much smaller, one could venture and say the products put out by microsoft are actually *safer* than open source. Think about it!
First of all, what percentage of legitimate companies do you think advertise in SPAM? The reason established companies can do so is because it is no longer unwanted. One can use your argument against the new anti-telemarketing laws, but clearly, companies which have dealt with the individual would still be able to call them as part of their company/client relationship. Alas, you can't make your argument.
What? You completely misunderstood. Business would be PROHIBITED from sending out unsolicited email. That's all. They would still be allowed to contact existing customers, but NOT randomly sending out emails to everyone and anyone. Besides, true, legitimate companies aren't the ones using SPAM as much as the others.
Sorry Mr. Elitist genius. I'm sure you appreciate that only because it won an award and not because you are not a retard.
Simply, a federal law should be passed to disallow businesses from purchasing unsolicited email advertisement, which is the big chunk. You would still be allowed to send mail to previous customers, a la what Amazon does to make you aware of new products or services, but not to unknown parties. Those who break the law would be fined. Plain, simple.