Thursday, June 23, 2005
Slashdot | MIT Physicists Create New Form of Matter
Slashdot | MIT Physicists Create New Form of Matter: "Thursday June 23, @06:51PM
'According to the MIT news office the folks in their labs have really outdone themselves this time, they've created a new form of matter. The post states, 'They have become the first to create a new type of matter, a gas of atoms that shows high-temperature superfluidity.' It has been said that this could solve the mysteries in superconductivity.'"
'According to the MIT news office the folks in their labs have really outdone themselves this time, they've created a new form of matter. The post states, 'They have become the first to create a new type of matter, a gas of atoms that shows high-temperature superfluidity.' It has been said that this could solve the mysteries in superconductivity.'"
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Slashdot | Supreme Rules Private Property Can be Seized
Slashdot | Supreme Rules Private Property Can be Seized: "Thursday June 23, @05:06PM
'CNN is reporting that the U.S. Supreme Court issued a ruling in a case where a local community siezed private houses for commercial development (not public works) under the guise of emminent domain. Needless to say, the little guy loses to the commercial developer this case... '"
'CNN is reporting that the U.S. Supreme Court issued a ruling in a case where a local community siezed private houses for commercial development (not public works) under the guise of emminent domain. Needless to say, the little guy loses to the commercial developer this case... '"
Slashdot | Swapless PSP Exploit Released
Slashdot | Swapless PSP Exploit Released: "Thursday June 23, @04:14PM
'According to psphacker.com, an updated exploit for PSP 1.5 has been released, allowing PSP 1.5 users to play homebrew software without requiring the swap trick.'"
'According to psphacker.com, an updated exploit for PSP 1.5 has been released, allowing PSP 1.5 users to play homebrew software without requiring the swap trick.'"
Slashdot | DoubleClick Warns Against Ad-Blocking Browsers
Slashdot | DoubleClick Warns Against Ad-Blocking Browsers: "Thursday June 23, @11:27AM
'The end of free Internet content will come when Web browsers start blocking online advertisements by default, a DoubleClick executive has warned. Bennie Smith, the online advertising network's privacy chief, said the popularity of tools like Adblock -- an extension to the Mozilla Firefox browser -- which makes blocking online ads simple was tied to 'a negative vibe against advertising in general'.'"
'The end of free Internet content will come when Web browsers start blocking online advertisements by default, a DoubleClick executive has warned. Bennie Smith, the online advertising network's privacy chief, said the popularity of tools like Adblock -- an extension to the Mozilla Firefox browser -- which makes blocking online ads simple was tied to 'a negative vibe against advertising in general'.'"
Slashdot: News for nerds, stuff that matters
Slashdot: News for nerds, stuff that matters: "Thursday June 23, @12:53PM
'Paying tens of thousands of dollars to companies that scan blogs helps companies decide on products and advertising, the Wall Street Journal reports. For example, the practice helped U.S. Cellular better understand prospective teenage customers: 'Using technology from Umbria Communications, a Boulder, Colo., company that aims to identify demographic groups online based on their speech patterns and discussion topics, WPP's G Whiz concluded that teens were really anxious about exceeding their cellular minutes, often because parents make them pay if they talk too much. The teens also resented being ambushed by incoming calls that pushed their minutes up. U.S. Cellular says that led U.S. Cellular to offer unlimited call me minutes.' Also of note: Intelliseek's Pete Blackshaw 'says companies used to dismiss vocal complaints from one or two consumers as an aberration. But now, they have to pay attention because now those complainers may have blogs. ''"
'Paying tens of thousands of dollars to companies that scan blogs helps companies decide on products and advertising, the Wall Street Journal reports. For example, the practice helped U.S. Cellular better understand prospective teenage customers: 'Using technology from Umbria Communications, a Boulder, Colo., company that aims to identify demographic groups online based on their speech patterns and discussion topics, WPP's G Whiz concluded that teens were really anxious about exceeding their cellular minutes, often because parents make them pay if they talk too much. The teens also resented being ambushed by incoming calls that pushed their minutes up. U.S. Cellular says that led U.S. Cellular to offer unlimited call me minutes.' Also of note: Intelliseek's Pete Blackshaw 'says companies used to dismiss vocal complaints from one or two consumers as an aberration. But now, they have to pay attention because now those complainers may have blogs. ''"
The Daily Northwestern - Heat and risk of West Nile virus at normal levels
The Daily Northwestern - Heat and risk of West Nile virus at normal levels: "Heat and risk of West Nile virus at normal levels
By Scott Gordon
June 23, 2005
The risk of contracting West Nile virus is returning to normal levels with the heat after two of Cook County's coolest summers ever, health agencies said this week.
The Illinois Department of Public Health announced that five samples of Cook County mosquitoes -- two of them from Evanston -- tested positive for the virus last week. So far, no humans have tested positive for the virus in Illinois.
Health officials across Illinois thought West Nile had disappeared after 2002, when the virus killed 66 people in Illinois -- more than in any other state, said Lynn Haramis, an entymologist for the state health department.
'It didn't go away any place. It's still here,' Haramis said. 'We had two cool summers in a row' in 2003 and 2004, but this year temperatures are back in the 90s -- ideal conditions for the two species of mosquito that carry the virus to humans from infected birds.
The risk to humans is as unpredictable as the weather. Heat makes water stagnate, allowing mosquitoes to breed, and scientists think heat may also increase the number of individual virus organisms an infected mosquito is carrying.
On Wednesday, the North Shore Mosquito Abatement district sprayed pesticides to kill adult mosquitoes in Skokie and Evanston, according to an Evanston press release.
The district, which collects and tests mosquitoes daily in 13 north suburbs including Evanston, tries to stop the spread of West Nile by spraying for adult mosquitoes, treating street drains where water stagnates and telling people to wear long sleeves, long pants and insect repellent, said district spokesman David Zazara.
But it's harder to wipe out mosquito breeding grounds on private property. These include backyard drains, puddles, ponds and old tires.
More mosquitoes doesn't necessarily mean greater risk, Hara"
By Scott Gordon
June 23, 2005
The risk of contracting West Nile virus is returning to normal levels with the heat after two of Cook County's coolest summers ever, health agencies said this week.
The Illinois Department of Public Health announced that five samples of Cook County mosquitoes -- two of them from Evanston -- tested positive for the virus last week. So far, no humans have tested positive for the virus in Illinois.
Health officials across Illinois thought West Nile had disappeared after 2002, when the virus killed 66 people in Illinois -- more than in any other state, said Lynn Haramis, an entymologist for the state health department.
'It didn't go away any place. It's still here,' Haramis said. 'We had two cool summers in a row' in 2003 and 2004, but this year temperatures are back in the 90s -- ideal conditions for the two species of mosquito that carry the virus to humans from infected birds.
The risk to humans is as unpredictable as the weather. Heat makes water stagnate, allowing mosquitoes to breed, and scientists think heat may also increase the number of individual virus organisms an infected mosquito is carrying.
On Wednesday, the North Shore Mosquito Abatement district sprayed pesticides to kill adult mosquitoes in Skokie and Evanston, according to an Evanston press release.
The district, which collects and tests mosquitoes daily in 13 north suburbs including Evanston, tries to stop the spread of West Nile by spraying for adult mosquitoes, treating street drains where water stagnates and telling people to wear long sleeves, long pants and insect repellent, said district spokesman David Zazara.
But it's harder to wipe out mosquito breeding grounds on private property. These include backyard drains, puddles, ponds and old tires.
More mosquitoes doesn't necessarily mean greater risk, Hara"
Slashdot | Pentagon Creating A Database Of Students
Slashdot | Pentagon Creating A Database Of Students: "Thursday June 23, @12:09PM
'The Washington Post is reporting that the Pentagon is working with a marketing firm to create a database of students ages 16 through college to help them identify recruits. A little chuckle from the Pentagon in the article: '...anyone can opt out of the system by providing detailed personal information that will be kept in a separate suppression file. That file will be matched with the full database regularly to ensure that those who do not wish to be contacted are not, according to the Pentagon.''"
'The Washington Post is reporting that the Pentagon is working with a marketing firm to create a database of students ages 16 through college to help them identify recruits. A little chuckle from the Pentagon in the article: '...anyone can opt out of the system by providing detailed personal information that will be kept in a separate suppression file. That file will be matched with the full database regularly to ensure that those who do not wish to be contacted are not, according to the Pentagon.''"
Slashdot | Google CEO Confirms Online Payment System
Slashdot | Google CEO Confirms Online Payment System: "Thursday June 23, @10:56AM
'Reuters is reporting on statements that Google's CEO Eric Schmidt had made regarding Google's upcoming payment system. Apparently they're not looking to compete with PayPal.' From the article: 'Schmidt said Google does not intend to offer a 'person-to-person stored-value payments system' like PayPal's, in which money briefly resides in PayPal's control during the transaction, but he did not give details of how the Google system would differ.'"
'Reuters is reporting on statements that Google's CEO Eric Schmidt had made regarding Google's upcoming payment system. Apparently they're not looking to compete with PayPal.' From the article: 'Schmidt said Google does not intend to offer a 'person-to-person stored-value payments system' like PayPal's, in which money briefly resides in PayPal's control during the transaction, but he did not give details of how the Google system would differ.'"
Slashdot | Indian Call Centre Worker Sells Customer Details
Slashdot | Indian Call Centre Worker Sells Customer Details: "Thursday June 23, @09:34AM
'A British tabloid newspaper managed to buy the personal details of over 1000 bank customers from an off-shore call centre based in Delhi. An IT worker at the call centre handed over details at £4.25 per customer, as well as credit card numbers and account passwords. He claimed could sell over 200,000 account details every month. The British police force has passed on details to Interpol and the Indian authorities, in an attempt to prosecute the individual. The BBC is also covering the story.'"
'A British tabloid newspaper managed to buy the personal details of over 1000 bank customers from an off-shore call centre based in Delhi. An IT worker at the call centre handed over details at £4.25 per customer, as well as credit card numbers and account passwords. He claimed could sell over 200,000 account details every month. The British police force has passed on details to Interpol and the Indian authorities, in an attempt to prosecute the individual. The BBC is also covering the story.'"
Slashdot | Microbes That Produce Miniature Electrical Wires
Slashdot | Microbes That Produce Miniature Electrical Wires: "Wednesday June 22, @10:50PM
'Researchers at the University of Massachusetts Amherst have discovered a tiny biological structure that is highly electrically conductive. This breakthrough helps describe how microorganisms can clean up groundwater and produce electricity from renewable resources. It may also have applications in the emerging field of nanotechnology, which develops advanced materials and devices in extremely small dimensions.'"
'Researchers at the University of Massachusetts Amherst have discovered a tiny biological structure that is highly electrically conductive. This breakthrough helps describe how microorganisms can clean up groundwater and produce electricity from renewable resources. It may also have applications in the emerging field of nanotechnology, which develops advanced materials and devices in extremely small dimensions.'"
Slashdot | Microsoft Genuine Advantage Cracked
Slashdot | Microsoft Genuine Advantage Cracked: "Wednesday June 22, @07:17PM
'An Indian researcher has cracked the much-touted 'impenetrable' Windows Genuine Advantage of Microsoft. According to Microsoft this service would soon require all Windows users to verify their license before downloading updates.'"
'An Indian researcher has cracked the much-touted 'impenetrable' Windows Genuine Advantage of Microsoft. According to Microsoft this service would soon require all Windows users to verify their license before downloading updates.'"
Slashdot | How Amazon and Google are taking eBay's Business
Slashdot | How Amazon and Google are taking eBay's Business: "Wednesday June 22, @06:11PM
'Wall Street Journal says many online sellers who started on eBay are now going solo, being helped out by 'name-your-own-price' Amazon Marketplace and Google's and Yahoo's advertising programs, which allow small businesses to direct their ads to search engine users interested in specific items. The article discusses several companies where online sellers, being disappointed with eBay's falling profit margins, increasing fees, disruptions coming from PayPal account freezes and high fraud rate, are leaving eBay. Many start with setting up their own sites, continuing to do business on eBay, but then switching to solo e-commerce entirely after looking at profit margins.'"
'Wall Street Journal says many online sellers who started on eBay are now going solo, being helped out by 'name-your-own-price' Amazon Marketplace and Google's and Yahoo's advertising programs, which allow small businesses to direct their ads to search engine users interested in specific items. The article discusses several companies where online sellers, being disappointed with eBay's falling profit margins, increasing fees, disruptions coming from PayPal account freezes and high fraud rate, are leaving eBay. Many start with setting up their own sites, continuing to do business on eBay, but then switching to solo e-commerce entirely after looking at profit margins.'"
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i'm so excited.. i can't help myself i keep on updating my blog every minute and post news from other sites!!! come on man.. i didn't plagerise any articles.. credits have been given !! i gotta keep up with this blog.. posting every minutes of my life.. i fee like to i'm the king of the world!!! friends, country men, READ MY BLOG!!!!!!!
GOD!!! i can't stop blogging.. i need some help quick!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
i'm so excited.. i can't help myself i keep on updating my blog every minute and post news from other sites!!! come on man.. i didn't plagerise any articles.. credits have been given !! i gotta keep up with this blog.. posting every minutes of my life.. i fee like to i'm the king of the world!!! friends, country men, READ MY BLOG!!!!!!!
GOD!!! i can't stop blogging.. i need some help quick!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
no way!!!
holycrap! it's late and i'm still up doing nothing but blogging... -_-
