It would also be worth considering how honest people were in participating in this survey.
For instance, it says that 21% of males visited adult websites compared with only 5% of women. In real life, both figures are probably a fair bit higher.
The survey also concluded that 10% of women seeked info on how to quit smoking, compared with only 5% of men who have a higher smoking prevalence rate than their female counterparts in the US. One would think that these days, the incentive to quit smoking is just about equal for both sexes.
"Think of a situation where you could actually prevent an argument," he said. "Just having this device can make people more attentive because they know they're being monitored."
I would actually think this would deter people from speaking to people over the phone. I know that if I was being monitored, I would be less inclined to converse this way. The last thing we need is some random voice telling me to "Be nicer!". How is a device like this supposed to tell the emotions behind people's words, we might have a sad tone in our voice, but the robot will think I need to "Pay more attention!".
And like, omg, this is so useless for females. I mean like, we are born with our very own Jerk-O-Meter's anyway!
"Keep in mind that these servers came from the State Transit Authority of NSW, how is it possible and acceptable in this day of age that governmental servers be decommissioned and sold without wiping the contents of the drives?"
The STA is responsible for the operations of the Sydney Buses network which I used to rely on for travel to & from school, work, and for social events -- until I got my car. It is the most unreliable system ever, on par with the NSW Cityrail system both which has been constantly riddled with problems. It's not surprising that a blunder such as this went by unnoticed.
I would like to do my bit for the environment and use public transport as much as possible but I never get where I need to on time. I've been to Russia and even there, the buses and subway system are more reliable.
When I went to Russia in January 2003, we noticed a stall in the main lobby of the "prestigious" hotel we were staying out.
The lady in charge of the stall had a huge sign up saying "POPULAR MUSIC - 145 RUBLES". Of course, 145 Rubles = ~$US 5 so wondering what the catch was, we noticed that they were all generic CD-R's and the album leaflets were printed off using ordinary paper - shocking quality as well.
Obviously it's normal to sell pirated music as blatant as that, the hotel manager didn't even bat an eyelid and the authorities don't care.
...when games where you shoot people (Half-Life) and games where you play God (The Sims) becomes one of the most important aspects for the lives of millions. Both of those games have gone gold.
Does it reflect our desires or the nature of humanity to any extent?
The FOI Act applies explicitly to government agencies, such as the FBI. The FBI challenged the act because they felt that the information was a threat to national security. There are nine exemptions to the FOI Act in which an agency can refuse to disclose information.
...in Australia, we're about to be hit with permanent water restrictions. Sprinkler systems are absolutely out of the question or we get hit with a fine. Watering the lawn/garden can only be done on certain days before 9am and after 5 pm.
If you're looking for solutions to water your gardens, aim to get a system which is economically efficient. Use your common sense as well, don't water your gardens if it looks like it's going to rain and I'm sure the lawn without having to be watered by the sprinkler system everyday.
Also, place them strategically around the lawn so that you are getting the maximum use out of the sprinklers, placing them where the water hits the pavement more than the lawn should be avoided.
The most important thing is, to get something that is efficient and doesn't use up huge amounts of water. In the long run, you'll save money and if you're in an area that is prone to long periods of time without rain, then others will appreciate you for it.
It affects Australia because it's a US-Aus FTA. It is presently under hot debate in Parliament House in Canberra at the moment. I hear it on News Radio (630 AM) in Sydney almost every day.
Currently, the opposition (Mark Latham and the Labor Government) are proposing their own amendments to cater for this issue which would undoubtedly affect developers in Australia and cripple the industry and the economy to a big extent. John Howard, the current Prime Minister of Australia (if you didn't know), says that he is ready to "have a look" at any proposals of amendments to this current dilemma because the national interests of Australia are far more important than any short-term political advantage when it comes to the US-Aus FTA.
There is a reason why the US Senate passed the FTA first. The advantages towards one country seem to significantly outweigh the advantages the other country will receive. At this stage anyway.
...we teach our kids about copyright laws and when we should sue one another, yet the environment and basic human rights doesn't even cross our minds till adulthood when we gain a sense of moral awareness.
Great. We now know where society's priorities for our children and our youth are heading.
Instead of signing this treaty, Australia should withdraw from the WTO, so Australians can decide their own laws once again.
As an Australian citizen, the current Australian government has been all over the place in recent times regarding economic and political policies. The current argument is that Australia is being spoon-fed by the US government and are losing out because of this trade agreement. But withdrawing isn't as simple as that as a great many people might think. The political interests between the two countries are too important and the alliance so strong that it could quite possibly have reached a point where Australia is too scared to back away and stand up for itself.
Now, let's wait until a real Mars mission comes to see if MUM really works.
Is that implying that the Mars exploration mission of Spirit and Opportunity was NOT a REAL mission? Spirit and Opportunity has been one of the most successful missions that NASA has ever undertaken, those rovers have surpassed their use-by-date by more than 3 months!
If that wasn't a real Mars mission, then what exactly is considered to be a real Mars mission?
He was fine, but there was a very high cancer rate amoung veterans. He never got cancer in all his life.
I am currently in remission after having Acute Myeloblastic Leukaemia for the past couple of months. It's interesting how some people who have been exposed to radiation and all sorts of nasties which could potentially develop into cancer, never get it. Whilst others who have been through nothing of the sort get cancer, like myself.
I live a normal life, the doctors don't know why I got Leukaemia and don't know why lots of other people who come for treatment at the same hospital gets Leukaemia or any other cancer for that matter. There are a lot of people I stayed with who were elderly men and had been exposed to nuclear radiation or war situations where the risk of cells mutating into cancer is higher than the rest of the population.
Sadly, cancer continues to take a hold on the lives of many people and although a cure is bound to occur sometime in the future, our grandfathers and ancestors who put their lives on the line to save their nations or whatever don't get to see that cure.
I'm in remission but that doesn't mean I'm cured. The absolute and callous disregard for their health and safety at the time _is_ definitely shocking and when I see that somebody like me who hasn't done anything as brave and courageous as our forefathers, it kinda makes me feel guilty that I am getting better but they had no chance.
....nobody wants to have their privacy invaded with cameras, tracking devices, sensoring of activity... even if it's got a fancy name like "Personal Emergency Response System".
Just gives more reasons for our grandparents to fight against being shoved into nursing homes.
When they say the rich are getting richer and the poor are getting poorer...it's never more evident here. These initiatives are a great source of hope for developing countries.
Internet users relative to population:
USA: approx 54%
Australia: approx 50%
India: approx 2%
Considering that most, if not all machinery is catered for right-handed people, I can see how SawStop would be extremely appealing to left-handed people who have to work their brains around tools that would be potentially dangerous if used in a left-handed fashion.
Research shows that left-handers are 51% more likely than right handers to suffer accidental injury using tools machinery or other implements
If you're right-handed, imagine having to use all your machinery and tools the "wrong" way (ie left-handed). Even though there are more left-handed people today, the fact stands that the majority of the world's population is right-handed so left-handed products will become nothing more than the niche market it is today.
The result was the shortest spacewalk in U.S. history.
That raises the question as to what actually classifies a spacewalk. So they step outside for a minute or two, complete no extra-vehicular activity (EVA) whatsoever, but it's all good because they made space history?
I guess technically, strictly speaking, it is a spacewalk but doesn't the definition of "spacewalk" include having to actually perform a task, in this case replacing a transistorised switch that had disabled one of four large gyroscopes?
Isaac ASIMOV: Prolific writer of science fiction and author of such titles as "I, Robot" and promulgated a set of rules of ethics for robots - Three Laws of Robotics.
how do they know how old it is?
Radiometric dating or carbon dating I suppose, by establishing radioactive decay and the determination of age ratios between different isotopes of the meteorite.
From the article: the rock could be worth more than $10,000 - coming through the roof added significantly to its value.
How does the meteorite coming through the roof of a suburban home add to its value?
Interesting, but that is probably too technologically advanced for most people. New technology seeks to make the lives of people more efficient but there has to be a threshold on whats realistically acceptable and what's not.
Also, I don't see how the credit card watch can serve as "identification points" as a normal credit card does.
Smaller economies will always be losers in free trade agreements.
What worries me is that there has been little public debate or community consultation about the free trade agreement. Such a bilateral trade negotiation places Australia in a very weak bargaining position given the relative sizes of the US and Australian economies.
What worries the Australian population is that the terms of the FTA will be unacceptable in regards to the Australian culture, health and safety, public interest and economic independence.
Makes me wonder who the government on both ends of the deal was looking out for. The best interests of the political system? Or the best interests of the people?
The United Nations is anything but. In theory, the UN exists to "promote international peace and security".
The UN has a number of specialised agencies such as the UN Human Rights Commission (UNHRC) which is ridiculously ineffective. I can see how copyrights on broadcrasting could even perhaps be violating certain human rights.
So does that mean that people will sue WIPO for compromising their human rights through the UNHRC? In my opinion, that would result in an infinite loop of people suing one another and getting absolutely nowhere, especially since WIPO and the UNHRC are both part of the same body -- the UN.
...the first contact tomorrow at 3:07 PM here in Sydney. The second contact at 3:26 PM and then the sun will set just before 5 PM.
Perfect timing, as I will be able to see it straight after school, not to mention two hours of pure interesting and enlightening entertainment for free.
It's great to hear that the rovers are operating well beyond first expectations and predictions, it's sad to think that their eventual death will quite possibly due to the physical barriers of the Mars terrain, rather than because of the end of their "natural life".
The question is, why didn't NASA incorporate this into the design of the rovers. They have such high tech equipment encompassed such as hazard avoidance cameras, mechanical senses etc, outlined here that it seems obvious that the rover should be able to get out of craters. After all, Mars is full of them, the terrain is very rocky and unstable.
I hope they are able to service it, but I think they might be more concerned with how its going to fall.
Once the Webb telescope is launched ~2010, the Hubble will re-enter the Earth's atmosphere around that time, depending on the impact of the Sun on the upper atmosphere.
It is expected to burn up on re-entry although the main mirror probably won't which could result in casualties.
To have a controlled landing, NASA were planning to attach a propulsion module to the satellite - but that requires a servicing mission which is of course currently the issue being hotly debated. And it seems NASA doesn't even have the technology to do that, only Russia does.
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For instance, it says that 21% of males visited adult websites compared with only 5% of women. In real life, both figures are probably a fair bit higher.
The survey also concluded that 10% of women seeked info on how to quit smoking, compared with only 5% of men who have a higher smoking prevalence rate than their female counterparts in the US. One would think that these days, the incentive to quit smoking is just about equal for both sexes.
I would actually think this would deter people from speaking to people over the phone. I know that if I was being monitored, I would be less inclined to converse this way. The last thing we need is some random voice telling me to "Be nicer!". How is a device like this supposed to tell the emotions behind people's words, we might have a sad tone in our voice, but the robot will think I need to "Pay more attention!".
And like, omg, this is so useless for females. I mean like, we are born with our very own Jerk-O-Meter's anyway!
The STA is responsible for the operations of the Sydney Buses network which I used to rely on for travel to & from school, work, and for social events -- until I got my car. It is the most unreliable system ever, on par with the NSW Cityrail system both which has been constantly riddled with problems. It's not surprising that a blunder such as this went by unnoticed.
I would like to do my bit for the environment and use public transport as much as possible but I never get where I need to on time. I've been to Russia and even there, the buses and subway system are more reliable.
The lady in charge of the stall had a huge sign up saying "POPULAR MUSIC - 145 RUBLES". Of course, 145 Rubles = ~$US 5 so wondering what the catch was, we noticed that they were all generic CD-R's and the album leaflets were printed off using ordinary paper - shocking quality as well.
Obviously it's normal to sell pirated music as blatant as that, the hotel manager didn't even bat an eyelid and the authorities don't care.
Does it reflect our desires or the nature of humanity to any extent?
Here are the exemptionsexemptions.
If you're looking for solutions to water your gardens, aim to get a system which is economically efficient. Use your common sense as well, don't water your gardens if it looks like it's going to rain and I'm sure the lawn without having to be watered by the sprinkler system everyday.
Also, place them strategically around the lawn so that you are getting the maximum use out of the sprinklers, placing them where the water hits the pavement more than the lawn should be avoided.
The most important thing is, to get something that is efficient and doesn't use up huge amounts of water. In the long run, you'll save money and if you're in an area that is prone to long periods of time without rain, then others will appreciate you for it.
Currently, the opposition (Mark Latham and the Labor Government) are proposing their own amendments to cater for this issue which would undoubtedly affect developers in Australia and cripple the industry and the economy to a big extent. John Howard, the current Prime Minister of Australia (if you didn't know), says that he is ready to "have a look" at any proposals of amendments to this current dilemma because the national interests of Australia are far more important than any short-term political advantage when it comes to the US-Aus FTA.
There is a reason why the US Senate passed the FTA first. The advantages towards one country seem to significantly outweigh the advantages the other country will receive. At this stage anyway.
Great. We now know where society's priorities for our children and our youth are heading.
Is that implying that the Mars exploration mission of Spirit and Opportunity was NOT a REAL mission? Spirit and Opportunity has been one of the most successful missions that NASA has ever undertaken, those rovers have surpassed their use-by-date by more than 3 months!
If that wasn't a real Mars mission, then what exactly is considered to be a real Mars mission?
I am currently in remission after having Acute Myeloblastic Leukaemia for the past couple of months. It's interesting how some people who have been exposed to radiation and all sorts of nasties which could potentially develop into cancer, never get it. Whilst others who have been through nothing of the sort get cancer, like myself.
I live a normal life, the doctors don't know why I got Leukaemia and don't know why lots of other people who come for treatment at the same hospital gets Leukaemia or any other cancer for that matter. There are a lot of people I stayed with who were elderly men and had been exposed to nuclear radiation or war situations where the risk of cells mutating into cancer is higher than the rest of the population.
Sadly, cancer continues to take a hold on the lives of many people and although a cure is bound to occur sometime in the future, our grandfathers and ancestors who put their lives on the line to save their nations or whatever don't get to see that cure.
I'm in remission but that doesn't mean I'm cured. The absolute and callous disregard for their health and safety at the time _is_ definitely shocking and when I see that somebody like me who hasn't done anything as brave and courageous as our forefathers, it kinda makes me feel guilty that I am getting better but they had no chance.
Just gives more reasons for our grandparents to fight against being shoved into nursing homes.
Internet users relative to population:
USA: approx 54%
Australia: approx 50%
India: approx 2%
Source: CIA Factbook
Research shows that left-handers are 51% more likely than right handers to suffer accidental injury using tools machinery or other implements
If you're right-handed, imagine having to use all your machinery and tools the "wrong" way (ie left-handed). Even though there are more left-handed people today, the fact stands that the majority of the world's population is right-handed so left-handed products will become nothing more than the niche market it is today.
That raises the question as to what actually classifies a spacewalk. So they step outside for a minute or two, complete no extra-vehicular activity (EVA) whatsoever, but it's all good because they made space history?
I guess technically, strictly speaking, it is a spacewalk but doesn't the definition of "spacewalk" include having to actually perform a task, in this case replacing a transistorised switch that had disabled one of four large gyroscopes?
Isaac ASIMOV: Prolific writer of science fiction and author of such titles as "I, Robot" and promulgated a set of rules of ethics for robots - Three Laws of Robotics.
Radiometric dating or carbon dating I suppose, by establishing radioactive decay and the determination of age ratios between different isotopes of the meteorite.
From the article: the rock could be worth more than $10,000 - coming through the roof added significantly to its value.
How does the meteorite coming through the roof of a suburban home add to its value?
Also, I don't see how the credit card watch can serve as "identification points" as a normal credit card does.
What worries me is that there has been little public debate or community consultation about the free trade agreement. Such a bilateral trade negotiation places Australia in a very weak bargaining position given the relative sizes of the US and Australian economies.
What worries the Australian population is that the terms of the FTA will be unacceptable in regards to the Australian culture, health and safety, public interest and economic independence.
Makes me wonder who the government on both ends of the deal was looking out for. The best interests of the political system? Or the best interests of the people?
The UN has a number of specialised agencies such as the UN Human Rights Commission (UNHRC) which is ridiculously ineffective. I can see how copyrights on broadcrasting could even perhaps be violating certain human rights.
So does that mean that people will sue WIPO for compromising their human rights through the UNHRC? In my opinion, that would result in an infinite loop of people suing one another and getting absolutely nowhere, especially since WIPO and the UNHRC are both part of the same body -- the UN.
Here is a link for Alan Turing and his work on ciphering and enigma machines.
Perfect timing, as I will be able to see it straight after school, not to mention two hours of pure interesting and enlightening entertainment for free.
Beats TV any day.
The question is, why didn't NASA incorporate this into the design of the rovers. They have such high tech equipment encompassed such as hazard avoidance cameras, mechanical senses etc, outlined here that it seems obvious that the rover should be able to get out of craters. After all, Mars is full of them, the terrain is very rocky and unstable.
Once the Webb telescope is launched ~2010, the Hubble will re-enter the Earth's atmosphere around that time, depending on the impact of the Sun on the upper atmosphere.
It is expected to burn up on re-entry although the main mirror probably won't which could result in casualties.
To have a controlled landing, NASA were planning to attach a propulsion module to the satellite - but that requires a servicing mission which is of course currently the issue being hotly debated. And it seems NASA doesn't even have the technology to do that, only Russia does.