Major Einstein Theory Proven Correct — and Theorist Says the Discovery Is as Important as Galileo’s Telescope
Feb. 11, 2016 10:50am
Associated Press
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Scientists say they have finally detected gravitational waves – the ripples in the fabric of space-time that Einstein predicted a century ago.
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Now we need to hear what this really means.
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http://observer.com/2016/02/why-driverless-cars-will-screech-to-a-halt/
OPINION
Why Driverless Cars Will Screech to a Halt
The liability and regulatory issues involved in letting a 3000 pound death machine steer itself with no human at the controls remain huge
By Steven Hill • 02/09/16 8:42am
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Elon Musk’s Tesla recently became the latest big shot company to enter the self-driving car sweepstakes. Mr. Musk recently announced the hiring of software architecture veteran Jim Keller, who previously had played key roles at Apple and AMD, to lead its Autopilot Engineering team. Tesla’s move follows the recently announced partnership between General Motors and Lyft, in which the automaker is investing $500 million in the ridesharing company as part of a joint venture to develop self-driving cars.
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I wouldn’t mind having a “driverless car”.
I don’t think it will happen in my lifetime.
It will hugely disrupt the economy. Hard to imagine all the impacts.
Great for the senior citizens who should no longer be driving.
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Elon Musk’s Tesla recently became the latest big shot company to enter the self-driving car sweepstakes. Mr. Musk recently announced the hiring of software architecture veteran Jim Keller, who previously had played key roles at Apple and AMD, to lead its Autopilot Engineering team. Tesla’s move follows the recently announced partnership between General Motors and Lyft, in which the automaker is investing $500 million in the ridesharing company as part of a joint venture to develop self-driving cars.
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World’s largest aircraft gets ready for take-off: 300ft-long Airlander 10 is put through its final preparations ahead of next month’s flight
By VICTORIA WOOLLASTON FOR MAILONLINE
PUBLISHED: 05:10 EST, 9 February 2016 | UPDATED: 05:54 EST, 9 February 2016
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Three years since work began on the Airlander 10, engineers are putting the final touches on the giant aircraft described as ‘part plane, part helicopter.’
The 300ft-long (93 metres) Airlander was originally developed as part of a US Army project but was scrapped by military bosses. It is now being converted to provide business and leisure flights in a hangar in Cardington, Bedfordshire.
The vessel was filled with 1.3million cubic feet of helium – enough to fill 15 Olympic-sized swimming pools -in a test run last October and now the engines and fins are being fitted ahead of next month’s flight.
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Wow, some beautiful piece of work!
Speechless.
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TECHTech Q&A: Saving money on Internet, finding Wi-Fi dead spots
By Kim Komando Published January 31, 2016 The Kim Komando Show
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Q. I love the technology coming out in high-end cars. When do you think I’ll get it in an affordable car?
A. You can expect high-end features like autopilot, “driver overrides” that take control before a crash, and remote overrides to stop stolen cars, in most cars by 2020. However, add-ons like heads-up-displays, fingerprint key fobs and dash cams should be available sooner, and you can even find some now. Learn more about car tech you’ll see soon that will keep you safe.
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Well, they better improve security before they do this.
I can see the bad guys following a pretty young girl until they come to an “opportune location” and hitting the “remote override stop”. Instant victim.
Yes, maybe I’m paranoid who sees monsters behind every turn.
“Just because you’re not paranoid doesn’t mean they aren’t after you.” — Andy Grove
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I happened to click on the IOS IPHONE “HEALTH” app. Just out of curiosity.
It can interface with other apps to record steps for example.
But you can’t input BP.
That seems to be a glaring oversight. And, something I would have used.
Argh!
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Found a confusing “use case” with iMessage on the MAC OS X:
Sent two texts this morning, one worked and one failed repeatedly.
Figured out why it was failing, duh.
I text from the mac because I like the full keyboard. I text X and Y every morning and night. (“I’m alive … still!”)
This morning X’s went through to her iPhone as usual, but Y’s didn’t.
Then I realized iMessage uses the iPhone to text Y with SMS. And my iPhone was out of power. And, the MAC version of iMessage just reports: “not sent”.
Which technically is true, but it should say something like “no response from your Iphone, dummy”. Argh!
Strike one for a poor design. Or is that “a feature”?
Argh!
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Google plans to kill Chrome OS, fold it into Android
By Matt Smith
Published October 30, 2015
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Cutting Chrome OS likely makes sense for the company’s bottom line, since it wasn’t making any money off the operating system. The development of concept was a way for the company to hedge its bets in case thin-client PCs took off — it was developed during the time netbooks were popular, after all. But Chromebooks have developed a loyal following over the years, and fans are sure to be unhappy about this news.
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I’m sure unhappy about this move.
Bet a lot of schools will be too.
Cheap, easy, virus-free — what was not to like.
Argh!
I think Google is making a mistake.
There was a reason that Apple donated computers to schools.
They generated “mind share”.
Ditto for chrome books and chrome boxes.
Dumb move.
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Cutting Chrome OS likely makes sense for the company’s bottom line, since it wasn’t making any money off the operating system. The development of concept was a way for the company to hedge its bets in case thin-client PCs took off — it was developed during the time netbooks were popular, after all. But Chromebooks have developed a loyal following over the years, and fans are sure to be unhappy about this news.
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It’s still illegal to rip DVD and Blu-ray discs for personal use
Jailbreaking of mobile phones, tablets, wearables, and smart TVs get DMCA exemption.
by David Kravets – Oct 27, 2015 3:58pm EDT
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Because there is no encryption on CD music discs, however, owners of them are free to make backup copies or shift the tracks to a digital format under the concept of fair use. “These results continue to show the flaws in the law and the process of the DMCA. Even though the law clearly allows consumers to move their media between their personal devices, the Librarian of Congress and the Register of Copyrights allow the smallest mote of uncertainty to keep a common-sense activity illegal,” said Sherwin Siy, the vice president for legal affairs at Public Knowledge in Washington, DC.
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I am STILL <synonym for having produced urine output> off.
I have tons of “content” and I can not easily, quickly, or legally transform it to something useable.
Argh!
I PAID for it. But I can’t “have” it.
That’s just wrong.
The Law is an idiot.
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2015-Oct-18
Upgraded to OS X El Capitan.
Ran for about an hour and then wouldn’t let me sign on to my primary id.
Argh!
Luckily, I have always followed a rule of thumb with all OS’, “create multiple admin and regular User accounts”.
So I was able to log on an alternate administrator account, so the problem was limited to the MAIN administrator account.
I could not reset the MAIN admin account from the ALTERNATE admin account.
Strange?
So since I use LASTPASS and keep all my old passwords, I just found the prior one which was the ICLOUD password.
Bingo that was it.
So, make sure you know that one, because OS X El Capitan resets it back when you upgrade.
I guess that’s a “feature”.
Argh!
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From FACEBOOK
{Privacy Invoked} #1 · Seaside Heights, NJ ·
Ok Facebook world. My laptop died but it is IMPERATIVE that I have a computer, I’m in Grad school. Is a Chromebook good enough for writing papers, printing out papers coupons and the like and surging the web? I’ll b using a flash drive or google docs too. Help!?!
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FJohn Reinke
I have several. I use them for most computing chores. Bought one for {Privacy Invoked} as a gift to replace her old windoze box. She loves it.
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{Privacy Invoked} #2
We have chrome books, Windows desktop and MacBooks. All are good. But, you can only save to the cloud on a chromebook. So, if internet access is interrupted, you can’t get to your files. Also, it’s difficult to print from the chromebooks. I would suggest a Windows or Apple machine.
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You can add local storage via usbdrive or and sd card.
Also, many of the “apps” have an offline capability.
I use google cloud printing capability even on my mac and windoze machines for universal printing (i.e., from anywhere to Virginia, Kendall Park, or Staples).
Should not be a problem. Sign up for my “platinum support” plan and I can help you. The “gold” plan you get {Privacy Invoked}; “silver” {Privacy Invoked}; “bronze” {Privacy Invoked}; or “lead” {Privacy Invoked}. Laugh!
Seriously, chromebooks are the way to go for lightweight computing. And, most smartphones allow you to tether them for universal inet access.
I have Optimum at 51F and that gives me access to Optimum wifi. Most inet service providers have that capability. McDonalds, Starbucks, and Panera have free wifi too.
I like chromebooks for their utility and no required complete refreshes / reinstalls every so often as windoze and mac get “crud build up”.
Lot positive to be said for the Chromebook / Chromebox. I usually leave one in 51F for {Privacy Invoked} to use when we’re there.
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So let’s sum it up: cheap; simple; and worry free.
I laughed when some clowns hijacked a truck of about 1,200 MacBook Airs destined for a school worth more than a million bucks.
http://www.foxnews.com/tech/2015/09/03/4-men-accused-stealing-nearly-1200-student-laptops/
This revealed the waste at Gooferment Skrules that the taxpayers are paying for.
Argh!
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