One issue with that is: the host has a finite set of images stored on the server. To circumvent this, client(s) could run each newly encountered image through a hash algorithm to get its signature and (manually) pair it with "cat" or "other" to populate a look-up table for a given website. This works even if the server randomly names the files. If the server uses the same file names every time then the task is simpler--no hash is required. Things get more complicated if the server randomly toggles bits within the image. Although this can be circumvented by file comparisons.
According to her own estimates, Sabine has gone around the track more than 20,000 times, increasing by approximately 1,200 per year. Her familiarity with the circuit earned her the nicknames "Queen of the Nürburgring" and "the fastest taxi driver in the world".
Price for a custom built Seabreacher is dependent on the number of options that a customer chooses, but price tends to range from US$ 65,000 for a standard model to upwards of US$ 85,000 for a high-performance, heavily customized version.
So much for "cheap," made-in-communist China products.
It's about questioning authority. It's about unreasonableness. It's about personal liberty & heavy-handed government. It's about "give an inch and they'll take a yard." (There's more but I hope that's sufficient.)
"The COICA copyright bill may have sailed through committee, but that doesn't mean it's a done deal. Senator Ron Wyden of Oregon, calling it the 'wrong medicine' to block copyright violations, is threatening to put a hold on the bill, which would block its adoption through at least the end of the year."
[Strangelove's plan for post-nuclear war survival involves living underground with a 10:1 female-to-male ratio]
General "Buck" Turgidson: Doctor, you mentioned the ratio of ten women to each man. Now, wouldn't that necessitate the abandonment of the so-called monogamous sexual relationship, I mean, as far as men were concerned?
Dr. Strangelove: Regrettably, yes. But it is, you know, a sacrifice required for the future of the human race. I hasten to add that since each man will be required to do prodigious service along these lines, the women will have to be selected for their sexual characteristics which will have to be of a highly stimulating nature.
Ambassador de Sadesky: I must confess, you have an astonishingly good idea there, Doctor.
They used the Hokuyo UTM-30LX Laser RangeFinder (LIDAR) which has a MSRP of $5,600 and a 30m range (270 degree FOV). I wonder if the Kinect would be a low-cost/low-resolution alternative in some environments (e.g., urban)? And at $150 each, one could use three or four Kinects for a wide field of view.
Paul;
I've changed my mind; I will respond to this after all:
You are either a clueless idiot with no social comprehension, or you are a pedantic idiot looking for something to be a pedant about and feel superior. Neither is very likable. I am going to go out on a limb and assume that you don't have many friends (if any) and most of your co-workers find you difficult to talk to and unapproachable.
1. Are you assuming that there is a direct correlation between my on-line, anonymous posts on an open forum and my face-to-face, interpersonal relationships? If so, citation needed. (Regardless, it isn't true in my case.)
2. (Directed to the OP) It's the Internet (in general; Slashdot in particular); if you don't have a sense of humor or are easily offended you shouldn't be on open forums.
3. I think your diatribe (and--ooooh, you used "pedantic," too!) makes you "feel superior" (your words). Remember, Paul, "When you point your finger, there are three pointing back at you."
Only the government can protect us from ourselves. Yeah, right.
Yet another example of legislating our behavior. So, while driving, why not also outlaw: eating; smoking; rubber-necking; loud music; etc.? (Perhaps because the masses would see this for what it really is.)
Meanwhile our driving tests are ridiculously easy. Germany (for example) has stringent requirements; we should also. But here, driving is considered a right (when in fact it is a privilege) and thus people feel they are automatically entitled to a license.
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Oh, I see some may have to play this "game" with the NYT's URL:
http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2010/11/20/us/code.html?ref=us
Add '&r=2' to the end of the URL.
What I'm wondering is what the threat was that persuaded them to plead guilty.
The original indictment had 43 counts; they plead guilty to just one.
So maybe they simply didn't want to risk having to serve a N-times longer sentence (where N is greater than one and less than 44).
One issue with that is: the host has a finite set of images stored on the server. To circumvent this, client(s) could run each newly encountered image through a hash algorithm to get its signature and (manually) pair it with "cat" or "other" to populate a look-up table for a given website. This works even if the server randomly names the files. If the server uses the same file names every time then the task is simpler--no hash is required. Things get more complicated if the server randomly toggles bits within the image. Although this can be circumvented by file comparisons.
CAPTCHA security - more worthless by the day (23 July 2008)
The article suggests using the Quantum Random Bit Generator Service sign-up approach; you do know your maths through at least calculus ... right?
I will be impressed when they make a cyborg--a cybernetic organism. Something along the lines of a Cyberdyne Systems Model 101.
[the Terminator arrives naked and encounters some chess masters]
Chess Master Leader: Nice night for a game, eh?
The Terminator: Nice night for a game.
Chess Master Leader: Wash day tomorrow? Nothing clean, right?
The Terminator: Nothing clean. Right.
Chess Master Leader: Hey, I think this guy's a couple pawns short of a eight-pack.
The Terminator: Your clothes... give them to me, now.
Chess Master Leader: Your move, asshole!
The Terminator: [looks around, examining the structural integrity of the room, then looks back at him] I'll be back!
This is a better link to the Ring Taxi with Sabine Schmitz.
According to her own estimates, Sabine has gone around the track more than 20,000 times, increasing by approximately 1,200 per year. Her familiarity with the circuit earned her the nicknames "Queen of the Nürburgring" and "the fastest taxi driver in the world".
a personal submarine that looks like a shark
From the manufacturer's website:
Price for a custom built Seabreacher is dependent on the number of options that a customer chooses, but price tends to range from US$ 65,000 for a standard model to upwards of US$ 85,000 for a high-performance, heavily customized version.
So much for "cheap," made-in-communist China products.
Gives new meaning to the phrase, "Chinese take-out"
Interesting for its simplicity. However for those technically inclined, this is also a viable alternative. (From another post in this very thread.)
It's about questioning authority. It's about unreasonableness. It's about personal liberty & heavy-handed government. It's about "give an inch and they'll take a yard." (There's more but I hope that's sufficient.)
uhh, customs and TSA have nothing in common.
Other than they are part of the same organizational chart.
Can I order Freedom Fries with my Freedom Fondle?
"The COICA copyright bill may have sailed through committee, but that doesn't mean it's a done deal. Senator Ron Wyden of Oregon, calling it the 'wrong medicine' to block copyright violations, is threatening to put a hold on the bill, which would block its adoption through at least the end of the year."
Senator Ron Wyden is a Democrat.
LED Zeppelin
Dear Mods: Parent post was a joke.
+1 Insightful
Electric Light Orchestra
General "Buck" Turgidson: Doctor, you mentioned the ratio of ten women to each man. Now, wouldn't that necessitate the abandonment of the so-called monogamous sexual relationship, I mean, as far as men were concerned?
Dr. Strangelove: Regrettably, yes. But it is, you know, a sacrifice required for the future of the human race. I hasten to add that since each man will be required to do prodigious service along these lines, the women will have to be selected for their sexual characteristics which will have to be of a highly stimulating nature.
Ambassador de Sadesky: I must confess, you have an astonishingly good idea there, Doctor.
http://april.eecs.umich.edu/magic/about/
Let's just implant RFID chips in our hands.
All the australian robots realised they were in Australia, commanded by an Australian. I surprised they didn't just self destruct.
And Turkey's chickened-out.
All the taxpayers money seem to be destined to blow things up.
Please see this chart which shows Defense as 23% of taxpayer's money.
They used the Hokuyo UTM-30LX Laser RangeFinder (LIDAR) which has a MSRP of $5,600 and a 30m range (270 degree FOV). I wonder if the Kinect would be a low-cost/low-resolution alternative in some environments (e.g., urban)? And at $150 each, one could use three or four Kinects for a wide field of view.
You are either a clueless idiot with no social comprehension, or you are a pedantic idiot looking for something to be a pedant about and feel superior. Neither is very likable. I am going to go out on a limb and assume that you don't have many friends (if any) and most of your co-workers find you difficult to talk to and unapproachable.
1. Are you assuming that there is a direct correlation between my on-line, anonymous posts on an open forum and my face-to-face, interpersonal relationships? If so, citation needed. (Regardless, it isn't true in my case.)
2. (Directed to the OP) It's the Internet (in general; Slashdot in particular); if you don't have a sense of humor or are easily offended you shouldn't be on open forums.
3. I think your diatribe (and--ooooh, you used "pedantic," too!) makes you "feel superior" (your words). Remember, Paul, "When you point your finger, there are three pointing back at you."
Amateur (ham) radio user here, FTW!
Only the government can protect us from ourselves. Yeah, right.
Yet another example of legislating our behavior. So, while driving, why not also outlaw: eating; smoking; rubber-necking; loud music; etc.? (Perhaps because the masses would see this for what it really is.)
Meanwhile our driving tests are ridiculously easy. Germany (for example) has stringent requirements; we should also. But here, driving is considered a right (when in fact it is a privilege) and thus people feel they are automatically entitled to a license.