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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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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Found another useful reason to use Google Voice instead of your cell phone number.
(Remember, the last tip was for young ladies to give men their GV# so that they can automagically delete them if they turn out to be a loser.)
This tip is as a result of my Gal Pal’s blackberry going crazy. It’s essentially useless and she has no way to let folks know it. So she’s using my phone to alert folks.
IF she had used a Google Voice number and tied that to her cell phone, she could respond on the GV website and even send out an alert that she had a harder problem.
Interesting.
I think it’s very useful.
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2015-Apr-26
Matt McCrosson has a new job: Partner, O’Connor Davies, LLP
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https://www.linkedin.com/in/mmccrosson
McCrosson, Matt (MC????)
Partner,O’Connor Davies, LLP
Greater New York City AreaAccounting
Summary
My diverse professional experience and background provide a better understanding of the challenges faced by my clients. I strive to offer practical guidance that improves operating capability and helps the organization as a whole.
I am a partner of the Firm and have more than 20 years of experience in public accounting. I provide a broad scope of management advisory services to a diverse range of clients, including business finance, operations, technology, and performance improvement. I have significant experience in planning for organizational change, and helping my clients remain on track in a rapidly-changing corporate environment.
Prior to joining O’Connor Davies, I held a senior position at a Big Four accounting firm and focused on clients in the not-for-profit, higher education and government sectors. Earlier in my career, I served as the Chief Operating Officer or Chief Financial Officer for several national and regional not-for-profit organizations, including the March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation and the New York Urban Coalition.
I regularly speak on the topics of financial reporting, organizational efficiency and operations management. I am also a dedicated volunteer and sit on numerous not-for-profit organization Boards.
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http://www.engadget.com/2015/04/10/fighting-to-keep-abandoned-games-dead/?ncid=rss_truncated
Publishers are fighting to keep abandoned games dead
Jessica Conditt | @jessconditt | April 10th 2015 at 3:23 pm
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The Electronic Frontier Foundation, a non-profit group that defends civil liberties in the digital world, is facing off against the Entertainment Software Association, the organization that represents most major video game publishers in the US. The EFF wants to allow players to put abandoned games back online and has asked the US Copyright Office for an exemption from the Digital Millennium Copyright Act. This would allow players to legally modify the code of online games that are no longer supported by publishers, in the hope of reconnecting these titles to new, third-party servers. This includes games like Battlefield 1942, Star Wars: Battlefront, SOCOM 4, Resistance: Fall of Man and Mario Kart Wii. Many modern games rely on servers to function; if Activision pulled the plug on Destiny, for example, even its single-player campaign would disappear, since the entire game needs an online connection.
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I’ve often thought that ABANDONWARE and Out-of-print-books should be in the “public domain”.
When we, as a society, seek to encourage writing by means of the “copy right”, then it’s is incumbent on the writer to keep his copyrighted published work available. When a book is “out of print”, the copyright should lapse or suspend.
Argh!
It’s like the content creator reneges on their side of the bargain.
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Interesting.
IPHONE5 IOS 8.1.2
Magically “Do not disturb” was set.
Also, Message Version 8.0 (4725) on Mac OS X 10.1.1 (14B25) stopped echo text messaged received on my IPHONE.
It’s like everything in Apple land has “lost their minds”.
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http://www.livescribe.com/en-us/
I’ve been using it primarily for work to move meeting notes from paper to email.
As soon as I can cost effectively move to either the Samsung Note or the iPhone6+ with the handwriting recognition, I will.
This then goes in the technology dust bin of mistakes.
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RE: Lost Mode enabled on 571-xxx-xxxx
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I have been playing with wikis.
I use two Website Service Providers.
(One for “production” and the other for “fun”.)
So I slapped up a MEDIAWIKI on WSP#1 and in short order it was being used by Chinese hackers.
Nuked it. And still trying to get WSP#1 to unsuspend the account.
So i put up MEDIAWIKI on WSP#2 and in short order it was being used by some other hackers.
Nuked it.
So I put up TIKI WIKI which looks like it installs in more secure start up mode.
It doesn’t install correctly.
Argh!
Depending upon how I make out with WSP#1 and WSP#2, I’ll reveal the identities at later date.
YMMV
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http://apnews.myway.com/article/20141229/as–indonesia-plane-f312b6eda8.html
In crowded skies, lost plane’s request for new path denied
Dec 29, 10:08 AM (ET)
By TRISNADI MARJAN and MARGIE MASON (AP)
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SURABAYA, Indonesia (AP) — The plane sought permission to climb above threatening clouds. Air traffic control couldn’t say yes immediately — there was no room. Six other commercial airliners were crowding the surrounding airspace, forcing AirAsia Flight 8501 to remain at a lower altitude.
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First, how crowded are the “friendly skies”?
Second, in today’s age, one always thinks of terrorism.
Third, guess “we” still have not fitted ALL planes with a locator that can’t be turned off.
Fourth, didn’t, after the MH370, we learn that the engines “call home”?
Argh!
Praying for these souls and their families. But it looks grim.
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http://hackaday.com/2014/12/10/dead-simple-hack-allows-for-rebel-keurig-k-cups/
DEAD SIMPLE HACK ALLOWS FOR “REBEL” KEURIG K-CUPS
by: Rick Osgood
December 10, 2014
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Unfortunately newer versions of these machines have a sort of DRM, or lockout chip. In order to prevent unofficial k-cups from being manufactured and sold, the Keurig machines have a way to detect which cups are legitimate and which are counterfeit. It appears as though the machine identifies the lid specifically as being genuine.
It turns out this “lockout” technology is very simple to defeat. All one needs to do is cut the lid off of a legitimate Keurig k-cup and place it on top of your counterfeit cup. The system will read the real lid and allow you to brew to your heart’s content. A more convenient solution involves cutting off just the small portion of the lid that contains the Keurig logo. This then gets taped directly to the Keurig machine itself. This way you can still easily replace the cups without having to fuss with the extra lid every time.
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BUT, (and there is always a BIG butt), after the big “bio film” revelation that Keurigs are “un clean able”, why would anyone buy one?
Ewww, yucky!
And, who know what breeds in that bio film contaminated water reserve — the green meanies?
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This week I had a lot more good stuff going to spam on Google.
I use “in:spam” to check weekly.
If you use Google’s Gmail, then you might want to check too.
I also use filters to ensure that “stuff” doesn’t get put in spam.
FWIW
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2014-Dec-07
Last used around 5PM on Saturday 2014-Dec-06
Found unresponsive around 1AM on Sunday 2014-Dec-07
Went to backup to do my chore.
Rebooted at 2014-Dec-07 0824
Return to normal.
Strange. Usually rock solid.
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MICROSOFT EXPLORER
By Andy Patrizio
How does a Windows bug go undetected for 19 years?
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By now you have likely heard of the 19-year-old Windows bug found by IBM late last week. If not, here’s the tl;dr version of it: IBM found a vulnerability in VBScript, Microsoft’s alternative to JavaScript which was introduced in Internet Explorer 3.0 and ran on Windows 95. Even today, the bug is impervious to the sandboxing features in Internet Explorer 11
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“New” isn’t completely “new”?
Argh!
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A Russian Plane Zaps U.S. Warship’s Missile Defense System
By Gary North
The Tea Party Economist
November 14, 2014
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An unarmed Russian bomber in April flew over a high-tech U.S. ship. A crew member pressed a button. Poof! No more missile defense system on the ship. No more radar. The ship became a defenseless floating coffin.
Then the plane flew over the blind ship a dozen times. Basically, it was “Nyah, nyah, nyah.”
This story got no play in American media.
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So, we are sitting ducks again.
Anyone remember Pearl Harbor?
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SOFTWARE: MAC OSX Yosemite version 10.10 performance sucks
2014-Oct-20
Get a ton of spinning lollypops every time I do a task switch or just at random times.
Guess this is how they force me to buy new hardware?
Argh!
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2014-Oct-21
After several reboots, one reboot was different.
I had lollypops so bad made it unusable.
I force quit everything. Powered down.
Waited a half inning.
Power up.
It did something different.
A green ball with a progress bar.
A minute or two.
Logon screen presents.
Seems to be running better.
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Posted by reinkefj
2014-Oct-20
Get a ton of spinning lollypops every time I do a task switch or just at random times.
Guess this is how they force me to buy new hardware?
Argh!
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2014-Oct-21
After several reboots, one reboot was different.
I had lollypops so bad made it unusable.
I force quit everything. Powered down.
Waited a half inning.
Power up.
It did something different.
A green ball with a progress bar.
A minute or two.
Logon screen presents.
Seems to be running better.
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Posted by reinkefj
http://www.instructables.com/id/Street-Sweep-Alert/
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The Street Sweep Saver is an alarm that rings 10 minutes before street sweeping begins on your block. The alarm is made with an electric bell controlled by a beagle bone black board. I designed a wooden casing that hides the electronics. Mount the Street Sweep Saver to your wall or place it on your kitchen table next to your daily cup of joe.
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Argh!
A few decades too late.
I received so many parking tickets in my youth from alternate side of the street parking!
Most of them were written by the same cop. I think his name was Krupick.
I deserved most of them.
But, several were written at 7:01 AM and I called the police station at 6:45 to complain.
It didn’t help. The deck was stacked.
That’s when I became anti-Gooferment!
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