HTTP:: Fiber Optics Research Wins Nobel Prize in Physics
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After the recent announcement that the Nobel Prize for Medicine has gone to telomerase research, the Swedish Academy of Sciences has now announced its decision to award the Nobel Prize in Physics to three researchers who have dedicated their lives to learning how to harness the power of light for increasing humankind's ability to communicate. Charles Kao, Willard Boyle and George Smith are the scientists who will share this year's prize. Kao will get half of the award, with each of the other two receiving a quarter each, the BBC News reports. Charles Kao is largely credited for his amazing contribution to the field of fiber optics, the little, transparent wires that are able to carry information between two terminals (laptops, desktops, etc.) as light. His innovative work has helped develop outstanding communication grids, enabling friends and family members to stay in contact with each other almost instantly, while on the other side of the planet. For “groundbreaking a!
chievements concerning the transmission of light in fibers for optical communication,†he is awarded half of this year's Nobel Prize in Physics, the Academy says. North American scientists Willard Boyle (expert in applied physics) and George Smith (physicist) get a quarter of the award each, for their remarkable contribut...
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Pingie: HTTP:: Apollo Justice Ace Attorney Hints III DS
HTTP:: Apollo Justice Ace Attorney Hints III DS
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Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney is the fourth installment in the Ace Attorney series and the first one to be specially designed for the DS. The game has been coded from the ground up to put to use the DS's technological possibilities. Aside from the options available in the previous versions of the series, like the courtroom action, the player will now be able to take part in the actual investigation of the case. The main character will take part in the forensic investigation and gather clues and leads. The attorney will be able to collect plaster casts and dust for fingerprints. The inventory is now accessible in a 3D perspective and clues needed to solve the case can be found out of normal sight.The story of the game follows seven years after the event of the previous title, Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney â€" Trials and Tribulations. The main character, Phoenix Wright, has been replaced by Apollo Justice, a rookie attorney. It is up to him to solve the new cases and live up to!
the name of an ace detective. Apollo also has a unique, special ability. He can detect the nervous reactions people have to various types of stimuli. Even if a testimony is flawless in facts, he can observe the slight irregularities brought by the stress caused by lying. The flaws in the defense are unmaske...
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Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney is the fourth installment in the Ace Attorney series and the first one to be specially designed for the DS. The game has been coded from the ground up to put to use the DS's technological possibilities. Aside from the options available in the previous versions of the series, like the courtroom action, the player will now be able to take part in the actual investigation of the case. The main character will take part in the forensic investigation and gather clues and leads. The attorney will be able to collect plaster casts and dust for fingerprints. The inventory is now accessible in a 3D perspective and clues needed to solve the case can be found out of normal sight.The story of the game follows seven years after the event of the previous title, Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney â€" Trials and Tribulations. The main character, Phoenix Wright, has been replaced by Apollo Justice, a rookie attorney. It is up to him to solve the new cases and live up to!
the name of an ace detective. Apollo also has a unique, special ability. He can detect the nervous reactions people have to various types of stimuli. Even if a testimony is flawless in facts, he can observe the slight irregularities brought by the stress caused by lying. The flaws in the defense are unmaske...
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Pingie: HTTP:: Jon Gosselin Accuses Kate of Hiding Money Lying
HTTP:: Jon Gosselin Accuses Kate of Hiding Money Lying
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Kate Gosselin recently appeared on the Today Show to claim that Jon’s withdrawal of about $230,000 virtually left her unable to pay the bills and put food on the table. She’s just trying to play the media with this act, Jon is now telling People magazine, as she has money she made from separate deals put aside, hidden in bank accounts with her name on it. The hypocrite is Kate then, and not him, as she’s trying to make him look. This is not the first time that Jon steps forward to make this kind of claim, namely that Kate has more money than she’d want the public to know of. Being the one who had full control over the family’s finances, Kate was also completely free to do what she saw fit with the money, Jon claims. As such, she has more than one bank account set up in her name, and she’s using them to hide money from him and, of course, the media, whom she’s trying to play to see things turn out in her favor. “She’s hiding money. We have 11 bank accou!
nts. That was just our joint account. She had a best-selling book. Where’s that million dollars? I believe she’s incriminating herself and not thinking clearly. She’s wanting me to look bad. I didn’t want these things to come public. I didn’t want this to be embarrassing...
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Kate Gosselin recently appeared on the Today Show to claim that Jon’s withdrawal of about $230,000 virtually left her unable to pay the bills and put food on the table. She’s just trying to play the media with this act, Jon is now telling People magazine, as she has money she made from separate deals put aside, hidden in bank accounts with her name on it. The hypocrite is Kate then, and not him, as she’s trying to make him look. This is not the first time that Jon steps forward to make this kind of claim, namely that Kate has more money than she’d want the public to know of. Being the one who had full control over the family’s finances, Kate was also completely free to do what she saw fit with the money, Jon claims. As such, she has more than one bank account set up in her name, and she’s using them to hide money from him and, of course, the media, whom she’s trying to play to see things turn out in her favor. “She’s hiding money. We have 11 bank accou!
nts. That was just our joint account. She had a best-selling book. Where’s that million dollars? I believe she’s incriminating herself and not thinking clearly. She’s wanting me to look bad. I didn’t want these things to come public. I didn’t want this to be embarrassing...
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Pingie: HTTP:: HTC Imagio Already Available on Verizon
HTTP:: HTC Imagio Already Available on Verizon
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The Windows Mobile 6.5-based HTC Imagio is now available for purchase from Verizon Wireless, turning into the first Windows phone the carrier releases for its subscribers. The device has been announced to come to Verizon a few days ago, and now it hits shelves the very same day other handsets running under Microsoft's new Windows Mobile flavor became available. “Now operating on the Windows Mobile 6.5 Professional platform, the new HTC Imagio combines performance and functionality in one sleek package. Imagio offers a TouchFLO UI, a 3.6†touch screen, w/zoom control, a virtual QWERTY keyboard, and a 3.5mm headset jack in addition to Global capability when traveling overseas in supported destinations. The ultraâ€"slim Imagio can create and edit documents in Word and Excel, view PowerPoint files, filter your Inbox, and stay connected securely with your office via ActiveSync or Windows Mobile Device Center,†Verizon states. There are a wide range of features users can!
enjoy with the new device, including EV-DO, 1X RTT capable (Rev. A capable); GSM quad-band (GSM/GPRS/EDGE); UMTS/WCDMA/HSDPA/HSUPA connectivity, as well as a Qualcomm MSM7600 processor clocked at 528MHz, 512MB of internal memory and 288MB of RAM, Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g) connectivity, Bluetooth 2.1, and support for Mobile Broadband ...
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The Windows Mobile 6.5-based HTC Imagio is now available for purchase from Verizon Wireless, turning into the first Windows phone the carrier releases for its subscribers. The device has been announced to come to Verizon a few days ago, and now it hits shelves the very same day other handsets running under Microsoft's new Windows Mobile flavor became available. “Now operating on the Windows Mobile 6.5 Professional platform, the new HTC Imagio combines performance and functionality in one sleek package. Imagio offers a TouchFLO UI, a 3.6†touch screen, w/zoom control, a virtual QWERTY keyboard, and a 3.5mm headset jack in addition to Global capability when traveling overseas in supported destinations. The ultraâ€"slim Imagio can create and edit documents in Word and Excel, view PowerPoint files, filter your Inbox, and stay connected securely with your office via ActiveSync or Windows Mobile Device Center,†Verizon states. There are a wide range of features users can!
enjoy with the new device, including EV-DO, 1X RTT capable (Rev. A capable); GSM quad-band (GSM/GPRS/EDGE); UMTS/WCDMA/HSDPA/HSUPA connectivity, as well as a Qualcomm MSM7600 processor clocked at 528MHz, 512MB of internal memory and 288MB of RAM, Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g) connectivity, Bluetooth 2.1, and support for Mobile Broadband ...
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Pingie: HTTP:: Apple and Windows Machines Happily Cohabitating
HTTP:: Apple and Windows Machines Happily Cohabitating
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Despite the marketing doctrine from both Microsoft and Apple, consumers have ultimately made the choice that Apple and Windows machines can happily cohabitate under the same roof. According to statistics released by the NPD Group, no less than 85% of all U.S. computer owning households with at least one Mac computer also have a Windows-based PC. A total of 2,300 of NPD's online panelists completed a survey revealing that the number of Apple-owning households is on an ascendant trend in 2009. While only 9% of households owned a Mac in 2008, the figure has grown to no less than 12% this year.However, Apple computer households differ from the homes where Windows PCs are present with predilection, in terms of the sheer volume of devices present. NPD reveals that customers that prefer Apple Macs also tend to acquire more technology than those choosing Windows computers. 66% of Apple owners have three or more computers, while just 29% of Windows users buy multiple machines (three!
or more).“While Apple owners tend to own more computers and more electronics devices, there is also a high correlation among Apple owners and more affluent consumer households,†noted Stephen Baker, vice president of industry analysis. “Thirty-six percent of Apple computer owners reported household incomes greater th...
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Despite the marketing doctrine from both Microsoft and Apple, consumers have ultimately made the choice that Apple and Windows machines can happily cohabitate under the same roof. According to statistics released by the NPD Group, no less than 85% of all U.S. computer owning households with at least one Mac computer also have a Windows-based PC. A total of 2,300 of NPD's online panelists completed a survey revealing that the number of Apple-owning households is on an ascendant trend in 2009. While only 9% of households owned a Mac in 2008, the figure has grown to no less than 12% this year.However, Apple computer households differ from the homes where Windows PCs are present with predilection, in terms of the sheer volume of devices present. NPD reveals that customers that prefer Apple Macs also tend to acquire more technology than those choosing Windows computers. 66% of Apple owners have three or more computers, while just 29% of Windows users buy multiple machines (three!
or more).“While Apple owners tend to own more computers and more electronics devices, there is also a high correlation among Apple owners and more affluent consumer households,†noted Stephen Baker, vice president of industry analysis. “Thirty-six percent of Apple computer owners reported household incomes greater th...
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Pingie: HTTP:: The PSP Minis Will Stride to Overcome the Originality Quality Compromise
HTTP:: The PSP Minis Will Stride to Overcome the Originality Quality Compromise
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When Sony announced the Minis section in the PlayStation Store, Apple felt like the ground was shaking under its feet. Basically, Minis are a group of games developed for the PlayStation Portable meant to be generally under the 100MB quota and part of the indie genre. The casual gamers that this kind of games appeal to have pretty much had their needs satisfied by the iPhone. But Sony saw this as an open market and decided to barge right in. The iPhone is flooded with a huge amount of games from all sorts of indie developers. The main reason is the very open, undemanding selection process. Pretty much any games become available for the platform, so quality isn't really a standard. Sony took notice of this and plans to eliminate the same problem for the Minis with a little bit of quality control. Eric Lempel, part of Sony's Minis team, offered an interview for Gamasutra regarding the quality issue of the games. While still having a nonrestrictive selection process for the !
games, Sony wants to use the program as a creative greenhouse. "We're really looking to offer some creative freedom here," Lempel said. "There's an experimental quality to Minis that we want to encourage.[...] You're going to get some Minis that will be fantastic and some that will be less so,†he further...
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When Sony announced the Minis section in the PlayStation Store, Apple felt like the ground was shaking under its feet. Basically, Minis are a group of games developed for the PlayStation Portable meant to be generally under the 100MB quota and part of the indie genre. The casual gamers that this kind of games appeal to have pretty much had their needs satisfied by the iPhone. But Sony saw this as an open market and decided to barge right in. The iPhone is flooded with a huge amount of games from all sorts of indie developers. The main reason is the very open, undemanding selection process. Pretty much any games become available for the platform, so quality isn't really a standard. Sony took notice of this and plans to eliminate the same problem for the Minis with a little bit of quality control. Eric Lempel, part of Sony's Minis team, offered an interview for Gamasutra regarding the quality issue of the games. While still having a nonrestrictive selection process for the !
games, Sony wants to use the program as a creative greenhouse. "We're really looking to offer some creative freedom here," Lempel said. "There's an experimental quality to Minis that we want to encourage.[...] You're going to get some Minis that will be fantastic and some that will be less so,†he further...
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Pingie: HTTP:: Google Partners on PowerMeter Based Device
HTTP:: Google Partners on PowerMeter Based Device
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Google is well known for its search engine and the myriad of web services and products it offers but it is also developing quite a powerful philanthropic arm with a greater focus on green energy. Its engineers are involved in several projects and one that could have a great impact in the short term is the PowerMeter software, which monitors power usage in real time. And now Google is announcing that a major hurdle in a greater adoption of the utility has been removed with the first official hardware partner. “Today, we're very excited to announce we have secured our first official device partner. (That means having a smart meter installed by your utility is no longer a prerequisite for using Google PowerMeter!),†Tom Sly, New Business Development, and Charles Spirakis, software engineer, wrote. “The TED 5000 from Energy Inc. is an energy monitor that measures electricity usage in real-time. As of today, we're pleased to announce that anyone in North America can purc!
hase and install the TED 5000 and see personal home energy data using our free software tool, Google PowerMeter, from anywhere you can access the web including through iGoogle for mobile phones.†The Google PowerMeter allows users to monitor their power consumption and view it in a meaningful way in a gadget on their iGoo...
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Google is well known for its search engine and the myriad of web services and products it offers but it is also developing quite a powerful philanthropic arm with a greater focus on green energy. Its engineers are involved in several projects and one that could have a great impact in the short term is the PowerMeter software, which monitors power usage in real time. And now Google is announcing that a major hurdle in a greater adoption of the utility has been removed with the first official hardware partner. “Today, we're very excited to announce we have secured our first official device partner. (That means having a smart meter installed by your utility is no longer a prerequisite for using Google PowerMeter!),†Tom Sly, New Business Development, and Charles Spirakis, software engineer, wrote. “The TED 5000 from Energy Inc. is an energy monitor that measures electricity usage in real-time. As of today, we're pleased to announce that anyone in North America can purc!
hase and install the TED 5000 and see personal home energy data using our free software tool, Google PowerMeter, from anywhere you can access the web including through iGoogle for mobile phones.†The Google PowerMeter allows users to monitor their power consumption and view it in a meaningful way in a gadget on their iGoo...
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Pingie: HTTP:: Just some stuff to think about Billy
HTTP:: Just some stuff to think about Billy
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p2pnet news view Freedom | P2P:- Well, I’ve stayed out of the Billy Bragg mess so far (except for two small exceptions):nFirst, there was the “corporate sockpuppets should just shut the fuck up†comment), which, despite any notions Mister Bragg might have, wasn’t specifically directed at him, but at corporate sock-puppetry in general.nI will [...]
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Pingie: HTTP:: EU environment watchdog to sue UK over sewer floods
HTTP:: EU environment watchdog to sue UK over sewer floods
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BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Britain faces court action by the European Union environment watchdog after sewers repeatedly flooded into the river Thames during rainstorms, two EU officials said on Tuesday.n n
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BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Britain faces court action by the European Union environment watchdog after sewers repeatedly flooded into the river Thames during rainstorms, two EU officials said on Tuesday.n n
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Pingie: HTTP:: Criminals Will No Longer Be Able to Hide Their Faces
HTTP:: Criminals Will No Longer Be Able to Hide Their Faces
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In some of the most serious courtroom cases to date, eyewitness testimonies were crucial to bringing down known criminals, as well as other types of offenders. However, those who witnessed the crime were subjected to their own flawed memories, which meant that they could be believing that they were offering authorities an accurate depiction of the perpetrator, while at the same time bing dead wrong. Now, eyewitnesses' memories are about to get a boost, with the development of a new computer software, based on algorithms drawn from the fields of optics and genetics, ScienceDaily reports. The new EFIT-V system will be presented next week, at the Frontiers in Optics (FiO) conference, the annual meeting of the Optical Society (OSA). At the event, which will take place between October 11-15 in San Jose, California, expert Christopher Solomon, a professor at the University of Kent, in the UK, will present his new design, which he says will help eyewitnesses remember as many det!
ails as possible, and police officers in apprehending criminals even faster than they do with conventional, forensics methods. The software, which is already in use in about 12 police stations in the UK, as well as in selected precincts in France and Switzerland, has been utilized with great success, preliminary studies indicate....
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In some of the most serious courtroom cases to date, eyewitness testimonies were crucial to bringing down known criminals, as well as other types of offenders. However, those who witnessed the crime were subjected to their own flawed memories, which meant that they could be believing that they were offering authorities an accurate depiction of the perpetrator, while at the same time bing dead wrong. Now, eyewitnesses' memories are about to get a boost, with the development of a new computer software, based on algorithms drawn from the fields of optics and genetics, ScienceDaily reports. The new EFIT-V system will be presented next week, at the Frontiers in Optics (FiO) conference, the annual meeting of the Optical Society (OSA). At the event, which will take place between October 11-15 in San Jose, California, expert Christopher Solomon, a professor at the University of Kent, in the UK, will present his new design, which he says will help eyewitnesses remember as many det!
ails as possible, and police officers in apprehending criminals even faster than they do with conventional, forensics methods. The software, which is already in use in about 12 police stations in the UK, as well as in selected precincts in France and Switzerland, has been utilized with great success, preliminary studies indicate....
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Pingie: HTTP:: OCZ Announces the Affordable Z Drive m84 PCI Express SSD
HTTP:: OCZ Announces the Affordable Z Drive m84 PCI Express SSD
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OCZ Technology, one of the world's leading vendors of high-performance memory and Flash-based storage solutions, has just announced the launch of its new Z-Drive m84, a PCI-Express Solid State Drive that has been designed to deliver the performance of the company's high-end Z-Drive product to mainstream users. According to the San Jose, California-based company, the new drive has been designed as an affordable alternative to its Z-Drive line of high-performance SSDs for computer enthusiasts.  “The OCZ m84 Z-Drive is the newest addition to our line of PCI-E solid state drives and is designed to offer consumers a high performance yet aggressively priced solid state solution,†said Eugene Chang, vice president of product management at the OCZ Technology Group. “While the previously released p84 and e84 Z-Drives were intended specifically for enterprise applications, the m84 delivers much of the same performance but at a price point that is competitive with standard SSD!
drives. This is the first time that such a high performance PCI-E based SSD that is optimized for media editing, gaming, and workstation productivity, has been so within the reach of power users.†Â
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OCZ Technology, one of the world's leading vendors of high-performance memory and Flash-based storage solutions, has just announced the launch of its new Z-Drive m84, a PCI-Express Solid State Drive that has been designed to deliver the performance of the company's high-end Z-Drive product to mainstream users. According to the San Jose, California-based company, the new drive has been designed as an affordable alternative to its Z-Drive line of high-performance SSDs for computer enthusiasts.  “The OCZ m84 Z-Drive is the newest addition to our line of PCI-E solid state drives and is designed to offer consumers a high performance yet aggressively priced solid state solution,†said Eugene Chang, vice president of product management at the OCZ Technology Group. “While the previously released p84 and e84 Z-Drives were intended specifically for enterprise applications, the m84 delivers much of the same performance but at a price point that is competitive with standard SSD!
drives. This is the first time that such a high performance PCI-E based SSD that is optimized for media editing, gaming, and workstation productivity, has been so within the reach of power users.†Â
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Pingie: HTTP:: PA blamed for Goldstone vote delay
HTTP:: PA blamed for Goldstone vote delay
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Qatar official says vote had wide support at UN body but Palestinian wishes prevailed.
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Qatar official says vote had wide support at UN body but Palestinian wishes prevailed.
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Pingie: HTTP:: Facebook Launches Tool to Measure the Happiness of Its Users
HTTP:: Facebook Launches Tool to Measure the Happiness of Its Users
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People in general are concerned with their happiness. But as much as they are concerned for themselves they are much more interested in other people's happiness. Knowing how your neighbor across the street is doing is one thing but what if you could know how the entire country or even the whole world is feeling? Well now you can with Facebook's new Gross National Happiness tool, which tries to determine the general state of happiness for all Facebook users of the English version of the site in the US. “Every day, through Facebook status updates, people share how they feel with those who matter most in their lives,†Adam D. I. Kramer, a Ph.D. student in social psychology at the University of Oregon interning at Facebook, wrote. “Grouped together, these updates are indicative of how we are collectively feeling.†This idea led to a project that started earlier this year at Facebook to measure the mood of Facebook users based on what they wrote every day. “The resu!
lt was an index that measures how happy people on Facebook are from day-to-day by looking at the number of positive and negative words they're using when updating their status. When people in their status updates use more positive wordsâ€"or fewer negative wordsâ€"then that day as a whole is cou...
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People in general are concerned with their happiness. But as much as they are concerned for themselves they are much more interested in other people's happiness. Knowing how your neighbor across the street is doing is one thing but what if you could know how the entire country or even the whole world is feeling? Well now you can with Facebook's new Gross National Happiness tool, which tries to determine the general state of happiness for all Facebook users of the English version of the site in the US. “Every day, through Facebook status updates, people share how they feel with those who matter most in their lives,†Adam D. I. Kramer, a Ph.D. student in social psychology at the University of Oregon interning at Facebook, wrote. “Grouped together, these updates are indicative of how we are collectively feeling.†This idea led to a project that started earlier this year at Facebook to measure the mood of Facebook users based on what they wrote every day. “The resu!
lt was an index that measures how happy people on Facebook are from day-to-day by looking at the number of positive and negative words they're using when updating their status. When people in their status updates use more positive wordsâ€"or fewer negative wordsâ€"then that day as a whole is cou...
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Pingie: HTTP:: Majesty 2 The Fantasy Kingdom Sim Gets a First Patch
HTTP:: Majesty 2 The Fantasy Kingdom Sim Gets a First Patch
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Majesty 2: The Fantasy Kingdom Sim was launched not even three weeks ago and has already received a first patch. Paradox Interactive has announced the update today and said that it will be focused on modifying and improving the gaming experience. The game will now feature an automatic updater that will enable players to have direct and instant access to any new patches and game updates. A “same mode†has also been added to solve some of the graphical compatibility issues and allow for better performance through optimizing the settings. The really big modifications the patch brings are to the gameplay. These aim to improve and balance the overall experience by working on the spells for specific units. The chat lobby has been tweaked as well to allow for smoother communications. A patch that brings direct modifications to the gameplay is usually a sign that the game wasn't properly thought through. But when it's released so close to the launch date it's more of an indi!
cation that it didn't receive a proper beta test. Whether the game was rushed to meet the release date and the Quality Assurance department wasn't given enough time to thoroughly test it, or they just did a bad job, the problem lies here. If the units in the game prove to be unbalanced it means the game itself is unfinishe...
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Majesty 2: The Fantasy Kingdom Sim was launched not even three weeks ago and has already received a first patch. Paradox Interactive has announced the update today and said that it will be focused on modifying and improving the gaming experience. The game will now feature an automatic updater that will enable players to have direct and instant access to any new patches and game updates. A “same mode†has also been added to solve some of the graphical compatibility issues and allow for better performance through optimizing the settings. The really big modifications the patch brings are to the gameplay. These aim to improve and balance the overall experience by working on the spells for specific units. The chat lobby has been tweaked as well to allow for smoother communications. A patch that brings direct modifications to the gameplay is usually a sign that the game wasn't properly thought through. But when it's released so close to the launch date it's more of an indi!
cation that it didn't receive a proper beta test. Whether the game was rushed to meet the release date and the Quality Assurance department wasn't given enough time to thoroughly test it, or they just did a bad job, the problem lies here. If the units in the game prove to be unbalanced it means the game itself is unfinishe...
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Pingie: HTTP:: Windows 7 Code7 Contest Gathers over 4000 Participants
HTTP:: Windows 7 Code7 Contest Gathers over 4000 Participants
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A contest Microsoft debuted, encouraging developers to build applications for Windows 7 before the operating system general availability deadline, has proved to be extremely successful and registration is not even closed yet. According to the Redmond company, over 4,000 participants submitted applications built specifically for the latest iteration of the Windows client, entering the competition for a chance to win $17,777. However, the number of registrants is bound to grow as the Code7 Contest will continue to accept application submissions for Windows 7 for another four days, until October 10th, 2009. “We offer kits/training materials available to all registrants to help them build a great and creative Windows 7 application. We are racing toward the submission deadline of October 10th so if you’d like to compete, I strongly recommend you upload your video as soon as possible,†noted Brandon LeBlanc, Windows Communications Manager on the Windows Client Communicati!
ons Team. Microsoft initially invited developers to “code to the power of Windows 7†back in mid-July 2009. In addition to the grand prize of $17,777, the software giant is ready to offer the winner a paid trip to the Professional Developer Conference 2009 in Los Angeles in November. “The Code7 Co...
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A contest Microsoft debuted, encouraging developers to build applications for Windows 7 before the operating system general availability deadline, has proved to be extremely successful and registration is not even closed yet. According to the Redmond company, over 4,000 participants submitted applications built specifically for the latest iteration of the Windows client, entering the competition for a chance to win $17,777. However, the number of registrants is bound to grow as the Code7 Contest will continue to accept application submissions for Windows 7 for another four days, until October 10th, 2009. “We offer kits/training materials available to all registrants to help them build a great and creative Windows 7 application. We are racing toward the submission deadline of October 10th so if you’d like to compete, I strongly recommend you upload your video as soon as possible,†noted Brandon LeBlanc, Windows Communications Manager on the Windows Client Communicati!
ons Team. Microsoft initially invited developers to “code to the power of Windows 7†back in mid-July 2009. In addition to the grand prize of $17,777, the software giant is ready to offer the winner a paid trip to the Professional Developer Conference 2009 in Los Angeles in November. “The Code7 Co...
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Pingie: HTTP:: Aks Launches 039 Deals 039 for Coupon Searches
HTTP:: Aks Launches 039 Deals 039 for Coupon Searches
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With the economy still in a dire state people are looking to save and they're doing it online. Coupon searches have shot up tremendously recently but no one has jumped at the opportunity to offer a service to simplify the process. Until now that is, as Ask.com, somewhat of a rounding error in the search market, is making another attempt at standing out, and maybe capturing that precious 0.1 percent, with the launch of Ask Deals which displays coupons and other savings opportunities inside the search results page.“Ask Deals scours the Web for all the deals available online â€" from savings on ‘skinny jeans’ to restaurant coupons â€" and organizes the best money-saving offers front and center on the results page, eliminating the need for consumers to search multiple sites or multiple coupon sites or search engine links to find their answer. The Ask Deals database is continuously refreshed and editorially refined, giving consumers the most up-to-date and highest-quality !
savings offers every time they search on Ask,†the announcement read.Ask hopes that the new tool will allow users to find savings faster and easier and the deals themselves will show up for the relevant searches in the right sidebar. There will also be a dedicated Deals page available from the Ask.com homepage,...
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With the economy still in a dire state people are looking to save and they're doing it online. Coupon searches have shot up tremendously recently but no one has jumped at the opportunity to offer a service to simplify the process. Until now that is, as Ask.com, somewhat of a rounding error in the search market, is making another attempt at standing out, and maybe capturing that precious 0.1 percent, with the launch of Ask Deals which displays coupons and other savings opportunities inside the search results page.“Ask Deals scours the Web for all the deals available online â€" from savings on ‘skinny jeans’ to restaurant coupons â€" and organizes the best money-saving offers front and center on the results page, eliminating the need for consumers to search multiple sites or multiple coupon sites or search engine links to find their answer. The Ask Deals database is continuously refreshed and editorially refined, giving consumers the most up-to-date and highest-quality !
savings offers every time they search on Ask,†the announcement read.Ask hopes that the new tool will allow users to find savings faster and easier and the deals themselves will show up for the relevant searches in the right sidebar. There will also be a dedicated Deals page available from the Ask.com homepage,...
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Pingie: HTTP:: Six Photons Make For a Better Qubit
HTTP:: Six Photons Make For a Better Qubit
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According to a new research conducted by Swedish and Polish experts, photons used for quantum-data transmissions have strength in numbers. They reveal that the elementary particles, which make up quantum bits, or qubits, the basic units of a quantum computer, are much less likely to trigger the scrambling of transmitted quantum data if they work in groups of six. The methods currently used for sending and storing quantum data are extremely fragile at this point, which is one of the main reasons why endeavors to build a quantum computer of efficient quantum networks have been plagued with failure, ScienceDaily reports. In “classic†computers, a bit is stored in one of two states, either “1†or “0.†Its value is set by convention, so that engineers can go on with constantly building increasingly advanced processors and microchips. However, photons are very different from this setup. Because they are quantum mechanical objects, they can exist in a number of stat!
es at the same time, which would roughly translate into “1,†“0†and “1 and 0†at the same time. Also, they can be entangled, a process that results in the newly formed structure holding precisely on bits of information. Up until now, the frailty of qubits has been the main obstacle in ...
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According to a new research conducted by Swedish and Polish experts, photons used for quantum-data transmissions have strength in numbers. They reveal that the elementary particles, which make up quantum bits, or qubits, the basic units of a quantum computer, are much less likely to trigger the scrambling of transmitted quantum data if they work in groups of six. The methods currently used for sending and storing quantum data are extremely fragile at this point, which is one of the main reasons why endeavors to build a quantum computer of efficient quantum networks have been plagued with failure, ScienceDaily reports. In “classic†computers, a bit is stored in one of two states, either “1†or “0.†Its value is set by convention, so that engineers can go on with constantly building increasingly advanced processors and microchips. However, photons are very different from this setup. Because they are quantum mechanical objects, they can exist in a number of stat!
es at the same time, which would roughly translate into “1,†“0†and “1 and 0†at the same time. Also, they can be entangled, a process that results in the newly formed structure holding precisely on bits of information. Up until now, the frailty of qubits has been the main obstacle in ...
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Pingie: HTTP:: David Letterman Apologizes to Wife CBS Staff on Show
HTTP:: David Letterman Apologizes to Wife CBS Staff on Show
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David Letterman had several affairs with CBS female employees and it eventually transpired in the media, as a man tried to blackmail him for $2 million to keep his mouth shut. Instead of complying, Letterman went to the police and then publicly discussed the extortion attempt on his show â€" but little did he imagine the kind of consequences this would have on others around him, especially other CBS staffers and his wife. Consequently, he apologized to all those who had been hurt by his conduct during the opening monologue of the latest edition of his show, as People magazine can confirm. At the same time, he assured audiences that the flings and affairs were a thing of the past, and clearly not something he continued to indulge every now and then, as it had been suggested in the media in recent days. Still, that does not change the fact that his actions have hurt many. Of course, the first one to have been hurt by that is Letterman’s wife, Regina Lasko, whom he marri!
ed this year after 23 years of dating. “She has been horribly hurt by my behavior, and when something happens like that, if you hurt a person and it’s your responsibility, you try to fix it. At that point, there’s only two things that can happen: Either you’re going to make some progress and get it ...
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David Letterman had several affairs with CBS female employees and it eventually transpired in the media, as a man tried to blackmail him for $2 million to keep his mouth shut. Instead of complying, Letterman went to the police and then publicly discussed the extortion attempt on his show â€" but little did he imagine the kind of consequences this would have on others around him, especially other CBS staffers and his wife. Consequently, he apologized to all those who had been hurt by his conduct during the opening monologue of the latest edition of his show, as People magazine can confirm. At the same time, he assured audiences that the flings and affairs were a thing of the past, and clearly not something he continued to indulge every now and then, as it had been suggested in the media in recent days. Still, that does not change the fact that his actions have hurt many. Of course, the first one to have been hurt by that is Letterman’s wife, Regina Lasko, whom he marri!
ed this year after 23 years of dating. “She has been horribly hurt by my behavior, and when something happens like that, if you hurt a person and it’s your responsibility, you try to fix it. At that point, there’s only two things that can happen: Either you’re going to make some progress and get it ...
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Pingie: HTTP:: A DATA Rolls Out New Portable Rugged Hard Drive
HTTP:: A DATA Rolls Out New Portable Rugged Hard Drive
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A-DATA, a leading vendor of Flash and DRAM memory, has just announced the introduction of its new portable storage solution, designed to provide computer users with as much as 640GB of storage space inside a rugged chassis. Dubbed the SH93 series, the new drive has been specifically built to meet a number of standards that ultimately provide the end-user with a level of confidence that their data won't be lost when the drive is subject to unfriendly environments or bad treatment.According to the company, the SH93 hard disk has been designed for road warriors and users who require a portable storage solution that they can rely on every time they are on the road. The drive has been built to meet the waterproof IEC 529 IPX7 standard, which essentially means that it can sustain a 1M waterproof test for 30 minutes. In addition, the SH93 also meets the MIL-STD-810F drop test and the MIL-STD-810 test for a broad range of environmental conditions.The overall design of the new hard !
drive includes a rubber enclosure that ensures the end-user of the drive's ruggedness potential, as it resists some shocks if dropped. The enclosure is available in both yellow with black highlights, but also red and black highlights design. There's also a USB cable cord that has been designed to fit the slot that goes around the side ...
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A-DATA, a leading vendor of Flash and DRAM memory, has just announced the introduction of its new portable storage solution, designed to provide computer users with as much as 640GB of storage space inside a rugged chassis. Dubbed the SH93 series, the new drive has been specifically built to meet a number of standards that ultimately provide the end-user with a level of confidence that their data won't be lost when the drive is subject to unfriendly environments or bad treatment.According to the company, the SH93 hard disk has been designed for road warriors and users who require a portable storage solution that they can rely on every time they are on the road. The drive has been built to meet the waterproof IEC 529 IPX7 standard, which essentially means that it can sustain a 1M waterproof test for 30 minutes. In addition, the SH93 also meets the MIL-STD-810F drop test and the MIL-STD-810 test for a broad range of environmental conditions.The overall design of the new hard !
drive includes a rubber enclosure that ensures the end-user of the drive's ruggedness potential, as it resists some shocks if dropped. The enclosure is available in both yellow with black highlights, but also red and black highlights design. There's also a USB cable cord that has been designed to fit the slot that goes around the side ...
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Pingie: HTTP:: Call of Duty Movie Not too Far Away
HTTP:: Call of Duty Movie Not too Far Away
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It seems that Activision Blizzard has filed for a trademark set to protect the Call of Duty name when it comes to its use in “Pre-recorded movies featuring comedy, drama, action, adventure, music, theatrical performances and/or animation.†The filing was made on September 21 and it appears that it is at least in part related to the upcoming launch of Modern Warfare 2, which is set to arrive on November 10 and will probably be the biggest videogaming release of the year.Other hints related to a Call of Duty movie popped up as early as May 2009, when The Hollywood Reported talked about a deal regarding a movie based on the popular videogame franchise. At that point, Bobby Kotick, the Chief Executive Officer of Activision Blizzard, refused to comment on the issue.Recently, a Twitter entry from Robert Bowling, who is the creative strategist at developer Infinity Ward, read "Talking game films." The other person part of the conversation seems to have been Xavier Gens, who di!
rected the Hitman movie, another title based on a videogame. Activision has not yet commented on these latest developments.The Call of Duty franchise was initially released in 2003 for the PC and since then, it has been split into two sub-series, one based on World War II, which is being handled by Treyarch, the other dealing w...
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It seems that Activision Blizzard has filed for a trademark set to protect the Call of Duty name when it comes to its use in “Pre-recorded movies featuring comedy, drama, action, adventure, music, theatrical performances and/or animation.†The filing was made on September 21 and it appears that it is at least in part related to the upcoming launch of Modern Warfare 2, which is set to arrive on November 10 and will probably be the biggest videogaming release of the year.Other hints related to a Call of Duty movie popped up as early as May 2009, when The Hollywood Reported talked about a deal regarding a movie based on the popular videogame franchise. At that point, Bobby Kotick, the Chief Executive Officer of Activision Blizzard, refused to comment on the issue.Recently, a Twitter entry from Robert Bowling, who is the creative strategist at developer Infinity Ward, read "Talking game films." The other person part of the conversation seems to have been Xavier Gens, who di!
rected the Hitman movie, another title based on a videogame. Activision has not yet commented on these latest developments.The Call of Duty franchise was initially released in 2003 for the PC and since then, it has been split into two sub-series, one based on World War II, which is being handled by Treyarch, the other dealing w...
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Pingie: TORRE: AFACT v iiNet The BitTorrent Battle Begins
TORRE: AFACT v iiNet The BitTorrent Battle Begins
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Today marked the start of the civil action between several film and TV studios against Aussie ISP iiNet. The studios, under the umbrella of AFACT, asserted in court that iiNet did nothing to stop its customers sharing copyright media via BitTorrent. The ISP will essentially refute the claim, and will utilize a multi-layered defense.
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Today marked the start of the civil action between several film and TV studios against Aussie ISP iiNet. The studios, under the umbrella of AFACT, asserted in court that iiNet did nothing to stop its customers sharing copyright media via BitTorrent. The ISP will essentially refute the claim, and will utilize a multi-layered defense.
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Pingie: HTTP:: Barrel Sized Nuclear Reactors Will Power Lunar Bases
HTTP:: Barrel Sized Nuclear Reactors Will Power Lunar Bases
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Even before three independent spacecraft confirmed the existence of water-ice on the Moon, the American space agency, NASA, had plans of someday going to the lunar surface and establishing a permanent research base there. In order to make this a reality, a sustainable, durable, compact and light-weight power source was needed, and nuclear power was the first on the list of options. However, mounting a nuclear reactor on the natural satellite was considered impossible, so scientists proceeded to miniaturize the devices, until they brought them down to the size of a trash can. In the past years, three separate studies that have taken place at different NASA research centers and at a national laboratory in the US have demonstrated what officials have termed “key technologies†for the development of compact, nuclear fission-based reactors, suitable for space explorations, and off-world settlements. “The recent tests bear out that Fission surface power system could be an!
important source of energy for exploration on the Moon and Mars. This power system could provide an abundant source of reliable, cost-effective energy and may be used anywhere on the lunar surface,†Project Manager for Nuclear Systems Mike Houts, from the Marshall Space Flight Center, in Huntsville, Alabama, says.
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Even before three independent spacecraft confirmed the existence of water-ice on the Moon, the American space agency, NASA, had plans of someday going to the lunar surface and establishing a permanent research base there. In order to make this a reality, a sustainable, durable, compact and light-weight power source was needed, and nuclear power was the first on the list of options. However, mounting a nuclear reactor on the natural satellite was considered impossible, so scientists proceeded to miniaturize the devices, until they brought them down to the size of a trash can. In the past years, three separate studies that have taken place at different NASA research centers and at a national laboratory in the US have demonstrated what officials have termed “key technologies†for the development of compact, nuclear fission-based reactors, suitable for space explorations, and off-world settlements. “The recent tests bear out that Fission surface power system could be an!
important source of energy for exploration on the Moon and Mars. This power system could provide an abundant source of reliable, cost-effective energy and may be used anywhere on the lunar surface,†Project Manager for Nuclear Systems Mike Houts, from the Marshall Space Flight Center, in Huntsville, Alabama, says.
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Pingie: HTTP:: Uncovering the History of Butterflies
HTTP:: Uncovering the History of Butterflies
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Despite being virtually everywhere, butterflies are some of the least understood creatures on the face of the planet, as far as their evolution goes. They come in a huge variety of shapes, sizes and species, and completely lack fossil evidence on which scientists could build theories. Thanks to a new study, experts now have a lead. A team of investigators has determined the evolutionary history of a butterfly family and has also revealed how the insects managed to escape a global extinction event. Some ten years ago, University of Turku in Finland expert and evolutionary biologist Niklas Wahlberg decided to start what he called a “pet project†at the time. This referred to drawing an evolutionary tree for the Nymphalid butterfly family, which includes such butterflies as the monarchs. In total, the family has about 6,000 species and 540 genera, biologists say. Wahlberg simply got tired of not knowing whether the insects appeared 35 or 130 million years ago. With the !
help of professional and amateur collectors around the world, the expert and his team began the massive collecting efforts. When they had collected a number of 400 genera, they decided that it was time to start investigations. Ten genetic markers and 235 body features were determined, classified, and then used to construct the Nymphalid ...
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help of professional and amateur collectors around the world, the expert and his team began the massive collecting efforts. When they had collected a number of 400 genera, they decided that it was time to start investigations. Ten genetic markers and 235 body features were determined, classified, and then used to construct the Nymphalid ...
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Pingie: HTTP:: Verizon and Google to Hold Press Conference Today
HTTP:: Verizon and Google to Hold Press Conference Today
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Mobile phone carrier Verizon Wireless has sent out word that it plans on hosting a press conference with Google today, and that Lowell McAdam, Verizon Wireless’s CEO, and Eric Schmidt, Google’s chairman and CEO, will be present at the event. Since CTIA kicks off on Wednesday in San Diego, the two companies seem to plan on making one final announcement before the conference is here. There are no exact details on what Google and Verizon plan to announce today, yet rumors cycle around a possible Android-powered mobile phone that will soon come to the carrier's lineup. Up until now, Verizon has been mainly focused on delivering BlackBery devices to its users, yet the competition with AT&T is rumored to drive it to new market areas, including those where Google's Android operating system is a leader. Moreover, Verizon is also said to plan on launching Palm's Pre handset in the near future, in a move meant to counterattack AT&T's exclusivity on Apple's iPhone. The!
fact that things are starting to heat up between the two carriers is also suggested by a TV commercial aired today in which Verizon mocks AT&T's network based on earlier complains regarding its slow response times and call drops. However, the announcement Google and Verizon are to make today might concern not one, but ...
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Mobile phone carrier Verizon Wireless has sent out word that it plans on hosting a press conference with Google today, and that Lowell McAdam, Verizon Wireless’s CEO, and Eric Schmidt, Google’s chairman and CEO, will be present at the event. Since CTIA kicks off on Wednesday in San Diego, the two companies seem to plan on making one final announcement before the conference is here. There are no exact details on what Google and Verizon plan to announce today, yet rumors cycle around a possible Android-powered mobile phone that will soon come to the carrier's lineup. Up until now, Verizon has been mainly focused on delivering BlackBery devices to its users, yet the competition with AT&T is rumored to drive it to new market areas, including those where Google's Android operating system is a leader. Moreover, Verizon is also said to plan on launching Palm's Pre handset in the near future, in a move meant to counterattack AT&T's exclusivity on Apple's iPhone. The!
fact that things are starting to heat up between the two carriers is also suggested by a TV commercial aired today in which Verizon mocks AT&T's network based on earlier complains regarding its slow response times and call drops. However, the announcement Google and Verizon are to make today might concern not one, but ...
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Pingie: HTTP:: Backstreet Boy Brian Littrell Has Swine Flu
HTTP:: Backstreet Boy Brian Littrell Has Swine Flu
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Brian Littrell of the Backstreet Boys has officially become the latest celebrity to come down with the Swine Flu. Littrell became sick as the band returned to the US after a visit to Tokyo, the Us Magazine informs, but, luckily enough, the other members of the pop group are OK and show no symptoms of having contacted the virus. Some of the upcoming appearances of the Backstreet Boys have been canceled because of the latest development. As per Us Magazine, which reportedly managed to make contact with Littrell’s management, the other members of the Backstreet Boys have already been seen by a doctor and cleared for the Swine Flu. As for Littrell himself, he’s been put on Tamiflu and in isolation, his rep says for the US tabloid, but this also means some of the appearances the BSB were scheduled to make have been canceled. They will presumably be rescheduled for a later date. “The other three members â€" Nick Carter, Howie Dorough and AJ McLean â€" have seen a doctor!
and are not showing any symptoms. As a preventative measure, the band’s doctor has prescribed Tamiflu to the group and their touring party, who had just returned to the states from Tokyo. Due to Littrell’s illness, the Backstreet Boys cancelled their scheduled Monday appearance at the Pinktober Hard Rock Ca...
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Brian Littrell of the Backstreet Boys has officially become the latest celebrity to come down with the Swine Flu. Littrell became sick as the band returned to the US after a visit to Tokyo, the Us Magazine informs, but, luckily enough, the other members of the pop group are OK and show no symptoms of having contacted the virus. Some of the upcoming appearances of the Backstreet Boys have been canceled because of the latest development. As per Us Magazine, which reportedly managed to make contact with Littrell’s management, the other members of the Backstreet Boys have already been seen by a doctor and cleared for the Swine Flu. As for Littrell himself, he’s been put on Tamiflu and in isolation, his rep says for the US tabloid, but this also means some of the appearances the BSB were scheduled to make have been canceled. They will presumably be rescheduled for a later date. “The other three members â€" Nick Carter, Howie Dorough and AJ McLean â€" have seen a doctor!
and are not showing any symptoms. As a preventative measure, the band’s doctor has prescribed Tamiflu to the group and their touring party, who had just returned to the states from Tokyo. Due to Littrell’s illness, the Backstreet Boys cancelled their scheduled Monday appearance at the Pinktober Hard Rock Ca...
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Pingie: HTTP:: IBM Develops Chips for Genome Sequencing
HTTP:: IBM Develops Chips for Genome Sequencing
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Since genetic sequencing was first achieved, experts working in this field have been trying to make the process faster, cheaper and more accurate. Picking up on this trend, engineers at IBM are currently working on a new type of microchips that would enable the creation of sensors capable of reading a DNA molecule's genetic code as it passes through. The chips would rely on a technique known as nanopore sequencing to get the job done, Technology Review informs. The fabrication techniques used for the new chips have been refined from semiconducting manufacturing. The new devices will contain layered electrodes that will be able to control the movements of individual DNA molecules. Nanopore sequencing holds great promise in making reading DNA faster than usual a reality, because it can read the genetic material in one go, regardless of how long the strand is. Other methods need to insert labels, chop the samples, and use amplifying enzymes to get the correct reading. “I!
f this works, you should be able to read tens of thousands of bases with no labels, making it cheap and fast. If you can do long reads, you don't have to make assumptions about the sequence or match it to existing sequences,†when it is time to put it back together, National Human Genome Research Institute Technology Development Pro...
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Since genetic sequencing was first achieved, experts working in this field have been trying to make the process faster, cheaper and more accurate. Picking up on this trend, engineers at IBM are currently working on a new type of microchips that would enable the creation of sensors capable of reading a DNA molecule's genetic code as it passes through. The chips would rely on a technique known as nanopore sequencing to get the job done, Technology Review informs. The fabrication techniques used for the new chips have been refined from semiconducting manufacturing. The new devices will contain layered electrodes that will be able to control the movements of individual DNA molecules. Nanopore sequencing holds great promise in making reading DNA faster than usual a reality, because it can read the genetic material in one go, regardless of how long the strand is. Other methods need to insert labels, chop the samples, and use amplifying enzymes to get the correct reading. “I!
f this works, you should be able to read tens of thousands of bases with no labels, making it cheap and fast. If you can do long reads, you don't have to make assumptions about the sequence or match it to existing sequences,†when it is time to put it back together, National Human Genome Research Institute Technology Development Pro...
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Pingie: HTTP:: Universal Signs Elvis Presley s Grandson Benjamin
HTTP:: Universal Signs Elvis Presley s Grandson Benjamin
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Elvis Presley’s grandson, the 17-year-old boy of daughter Lisa Marie Presley with her first husband, is preparing to make his debut in the music industry. Showing that being related to The King always helps, even if one has never met him, Universal has already signed the aspiring hitmaker on a $5-million contract that will cover up to five albums released under the same label, the Daily Mail informs. Reports of the deal are still sketchy at the moment, but word in the media has it that, despite the not-at-all-insignificant connection Benjamin Keough has with The King, his music will be nothing like his grandfather’s. However, while it is not yet known what kind of sound he’ll approach for his debut album, he has more than plenty of talent to make it happen, it is also being said. A proof of that would also be being signed with the world’s biggest label on the spot. “The 17-year-old grandson of Elvis Presley has been offered a $5m record deal to make up to five!
albums. Benjamin has already started recording his first album â€" but says it will be very different in style to his grandfather's music, who died 15 years before he was born. Ben, the son of Michael Jackson’s ex-wife Lisa Marie, has been offered the deal by Universal, the world’s biggest record ...
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Elvis Presley’s grandson, the 17-year-old boy of daughter Lisa Marie Presley with her first husband, is preparing to make his debut in the music industry. Showing that being related to The King always helps, even if one has never met him, Universal has already signed the aspiring hitmaker on a $5-million contract that will cover up to five albums released under the same label, the Daily Mail informs. Reports of the deal are still sketchy at the moment, but word in the media has it that, despite the not-at-all-insignificant connection Benjamin Keough has with The King, his music will be nothing like his grandfather’s. However, while it is not yet known what kind of sound he’ll approach for his debut album, he has more than plenty of talent to make it happen, it is also being said. A proof of that would also be being signed with the world’s biggest label on the spot. “The 17-year-old grandson of Elvis Presley has been offered a $5m record deal to make up to five!
albums. Benjamin has already started recording his first album â€" but says it will be very different in style to his grandfather's music, who died 15 years before he was born. Ben, the son of Michael Jackson’s ex-wife Lisa Marie, has been offered the deal by Universal, the world’s biggest record ...
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Pingie: HTTP:: Guitar Hero On Tour Unlockables II DS
HTTP:: Guitar Hero On Tour Unlockables II DS
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Besides all the sequels the Guitar Hero had for the big consoles, the game also came to the Nintedo DS in the form of Guitar Hero: On Tour. This title aims to offer the same thrill of the rock star, but this time it is a simpler, but portable version. The DS makes use of an attachment that is plugged in through the cartridge slot that enables players to hit the proper color frets that slide across the screen and use the second screen to strum the chords and utilize the whammy bar. The game employs a sideways perspective to deliver the action.The DS release contains the game modes seen in the other series, like Career, Practice and Freeplay, but also Star Power, and a multiplayer mode for up to two players, via separate systems. It offers 25 songs, pop and rock, from the last few decades. The game was published by Activision Publishing, Inc. and RedOctane, Inc. and was developed by Vicarious Visions, Inc. It was released on July 22, 2008, earned a PEGI rating of 3 and is a R!
hythm game. Guitar Hero: On Tour was received very well by critics and fans alike, and won high marks on reviews. UNLOCKABLESGuitarsComplete the indicated task to unlock the corresponding guitar at the shop in Career mode:Les Paul Double Cutaway: Complete all songs in...
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Besides all the sequels the Guitar Hero had for the big consoles, the game also came to the Nintedo DS in the form of Guitar Hero: On Tour. This title aims to offer the same thrill of the rock star, but this time it is a simpler, but portable version. The DS makes use of an attachment that is plugged in through the cartridge slot that enables players to hit the proper color frets that slide across the screen and use the second screen to strum the chords and utilize the whammy bar. The game employs a sideways perspective to deliver the action.The DS release contains the game modes seen in the other series, like Career, Practice and Freeplay, but also Star Power, and a multiplayer mode for up to two players, via separate systems. It offers 25 songs, pop and rock, from the last few decades. The game was published by Activision Publishing, Inc. and RedOctane, Inc. and was developed by Vicarious Visions, Inc. It was released on July 22, 2008, earned a PEGI rating of 3 and is a R!
hythm game. Guitar Hero: On Tour was received very well by critics and fans alike, and won high marks on reviews. UNLOCKABLESGuitarsComplete the indicated task to unlock the corresponding guitar at the shop in Career mode:Les Paul Double Cutaway: Complete all songs in...
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Pingie: HTTP:: Adobe Brings iPhone and Flash Developers Together
HTTP:: Adobe Brings iPhone and Flash Developers Together
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At Adobe’s worldwide developer conference, Adobe MAX, the Flash maker announced that Adobe Flash Professional CS5 would enable developers to create rich, interactive applications for the iPhone and iPod touch. The company showcased a series of new iPhone applications built using a beta version of Flash Professional CS5. The software is expected to include a new text engine for creative freedom and control with text, enhanced capabilities for team collaboration on projects, prebuilt code snippets for rapidly adding interactivity, and integration with Adobe Flash Builder for advanced ActionScript editing. “Adobe Flash Platform technologies open new opportunities for designers and developers by making it easy to target multiple operating systems and devices with the same application code base,†the company behind Flash says. “A public beta of Flash Professional CS5 is expected to be available later this year,†Adobe adds in a report. During the MAX keynote present!
ation, Adobe offered a sneak peek into how developers could use Flash Professional CS5 to export applications for the iPhone. This means that, not only will Flash-savvy devs be able to create native iPhone apps from the ground up, but also that existing IPs can now be ported to Apple’s iPhone and...
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At Adobe’s worldwide developer conference, Adobe MAX, the Flash maker announced that Adobe Flash Professional CS5 would enable developers to create rich, interactive applications for the iPhone and iPod touch. The company showcased a series of new iPhone applications built using a beta version of Flash Professional CS5. The software is expected to include a new text engine for creative freedom and control with text, enhanced capabilities for team collaboration on projects, prebuilt code snippets for rapidly adding interactivity, and integration with Adobe Flash Builder for advanced ActionScript editing. “Adobe Flash Platform technologies open new opportunities for designers and developers by making it easy to target multiple operating systems and devices with the same application code base,†the company behind Flash says. “A public beta of Flash Professional CS5 is expected to be available later this year,†Adobe adds in a report. During the MAX keynote present!
ation, Adobe offered a sneak peek into how developers could use Flash Professional CS5 to export applications for the iPhone. This means that, not only will Flash-savvy devs be able to create native iPhone apps from the ground up, but also that existing IPs can now be ported to Apple’s iPhone and...
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Pingie: HTTP:: Gateway 039 s EC18T Tablet Comes with Windows 7 Intel Platform
HTTP:: Gateway 039 s EC18T Tablet Comes with Windows 7 Intel Platform
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Microsoft's much-anticipated Windows 7 operating system is just a few days ahead of its official debut, which will most likely set the stage for a new wave of computer systems that have been specifically designed to be launched with said OS. Such is the case with Gateway, Acer's subsidiary, which is expected to announce a new portable computer system that will be launched with the aforementioned operating system and will compete in the market of tablet PCs. Reportedly dubbed EC18T, the new laptop has just been leaked on the Internet with pictures of the upcoming design.There aren't many details available at this time, but according to a recent post on Engadget the new Gateway EC18T tablet PC has been designed to incorporate Intel's Core 2 Duo processors, coupled with up to 4GB of DDR3 RAM and providing users with a choice for Microsoft's Windows 7 Home Premium or Basic. Built on Intel's GS45 Express graphics chipset, the upcoming laptop seems to have adopted a slim and ligh!
tweight design, featuring a display that is a bit larger than typical netbooks, at 11.6 inches.Unfortunately, none of these specifications have been confirmed by the company, which is most likely waiting to announce this product as soon as Microsoft gives out the official word on the launch of its much appreciated Window...
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Microsoft's much-anticipated Windows 7 operating system is just a few days ahead of its official debut, which will most likely set the stage for a new wave of computer systems that have been specifically designed to be launched with said OS. Such is the case with Gateway, Acer's subsidiary, which is expected to announce a new portable computer system that will be launched with the aforementioned operating system and will compete in the market of tablet PCs. Reportedly dubbed EC18T, the new laptop has just been leaked on the Internet with pictures of the upcoming design.There aren't many details available at this time, but according to a recent post on Engadget the new Gateway EC18T tablet PC has been designed to incorporate Intel's Core 2 Duo processors, coupled with up to 4GB of DDR3 RAM and providing users with a choice for Microsoft's Windows 7 Home Premium or Basic. Built on Intel's GS45 Express graphics chipset, the upcoming laptop seems to have adopted a slim and ligh!
tweight design, featuring a display that is a bit larger than typical netbooks, at 11.6 inches.Unfortunately, none of these specifications have been confirmed by the company, which is most likely waiting to announce this product as soon as Microsoft gives out the official word on the launch of its much appreciated Window...
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Pingie: HTTP:: Sprint to Offer Training on Various OSes at Open Developer Conference
HTTP:: Sprint to Offer Training on Various OSes at Open Developer Conference
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Wireless carrier Sprint announced on Monday that its Open Developer Conference, slated for October 26-28 in Santa Clara, Calif., would provide developers with insights on various leading platforms available on the market at the moment, including Android, webOS, Java ME, BlackBerry and Windows Mobile. At the same time, the company also announced that the conference was set to offer hands-on coding sessions, along with breakout sessions, event sponsor exhibits and more. Keynote addresses during the conference will be led by Steve Elfman, president of Network Operations and Wholesale for Sprint, Jason Mackenzie, vice president of HTC America, and Ben Galbraith and Dion Almaer, directors of Developer Relations for Palm, the mobile phone operator added. The keynotes will be focused on Sprint’s open initiatives and their impact on developers. In addition, the Android team will offer an in-depth discussion on different aspects of the platform. “Our objective with the 2009 O!
pen Developer Conference is to create a forum for mobile app developers and those who develop apps for the desktop to get a taste of what’s possible for them using the tools that Sprint’s developer program provides,†said Len Barlik, vice president of Wireless and Wireline Services for Sp...
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Wireless carrier Sprint announced on Monday that its Open Developer Conference, slated for October 26-28 in Santa Clara, Calif., would provide developers with insights on various leading platforms available on the market at the moment, including Android, webOS, Java ME, BlackBerry and Windows Mobile. At the same time, the company also announced that the conference was set to offer hands-on coding sessions, along with breakout sessions, event sponsor exhibits and more. Keynote addresses during the conference will be led by Steve Elfman, president of Network Operations and Wholesale for Sprint, Jason Mackenzie, vice president of HTC America, and Ben Galbraith and Dion Almaer, directors of Developer Relations for Palm, the mobile phone operator added. The keynotes will be focused on Sprint’s open initiatives and their impact on developers. In addition, the Android team will offer an in-depth discussion on different aspects of the platform. “Our objective with the 2009 O!
pen Developer Conference is to create a forum for mobile app developers and those who develop apps for the desktop to get a taste of what’s possible for them using the tools that Sprint’s developer program provides,†said Len Barlik, vice president of Wireless and Wireline Services for Sp...
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Pingie: HTTP:: Flu Virus Precedes Pneumonia in Poor Countries
HTTP:: Flu Virus Precedes Pneumonia in Poor Countries
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Developing countries, through their very nature, have very poor healthcare systems and coverage, therefore a large number of people dies from conditions that would merely inconvenience people in the developed world. Pneumonia is a good example of such a disease. In its basic forms, it is easily treated with antibiotics, but it can be fatal if left to develop. Now, in a new study, experts have determined that, in poor countries, the average influenza virus oftentimes facilitates the emergence and development of Streptococcus pneumoniae, or pneumococcus, especially in children. Over recent years, a large number of hospital-based studies has been conducted in Hong Kong, India and Thailand. More than 12,000 people have been observed during the studies, of which 7,500 developed pneumonia while under observation. The researchers have paid special attention to a group of 5,000 children, less than five years old, whom they have followed for three years. The results have revealed !
that about 13 percent of the children tested have had signs of influenza-virus infections, Nature News reports. “Tellingly, we found that two-thirds of these influenza-associated pneumonias occurred in very young children â€" those under two years old. That didn't surprise us because complications of influenza are known to o...
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Developing countries, through their very nature, have very poor healthcare systems and coverage, therefore a large number of people dies from conditions that would merely inconvenience people in the developed world. Pneumonia is a good example of such a disease. In its basic forms, it is easily treated with antibiotics, but it can be fatal if left to develop. Now, in a new study, experts have determined that, in poor countries, the average influenza virus oftentimes facilitates the emergence and development of Streptococcus pneumoniae, or pneumococcus, especially in children. Over recent years, a large number of hospital-based studies has been conducted in Hong Kong, India and Thailand. More than 12,000 people have been observed during the studies, of which 7,500 developed pneumonia while under observation. The researchers have paid special attention to a group of 5,000 children, less than five years old, whom they have followed for three years. The results have revealed !
that about 13 percent of the children tested have had signs of influenza-virus infections, Nature News reports. “Tellingly, we found that two-thirds of these influenza-associated pneumonias occurred in very young children â€" those under two years old. That didn't surprise us because complications of influenza are known to o...
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Pingie: HTTP:: Nicole Richie Involved in Car Accident
HTTP:: Nicole Richie Involved in Car Accident
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Paparazzi are often said to be responsible for minor fender-benders and rear-ends with celebrities’ vehicles, though they always claim to have kept a safe distance from the vehicle they were chasing. The same happened the other day, when Nicole Richie’s car was rear-ended by a pap vehicle, as People magazine informs. The star asked for medical assistance afterwards, but is said to be in good condition, as not much damage was done. The accident occurred as the paparazzi were following the car Nicole was in, in order to take her picture once she arrived at the destination. Richie was driving, and neither of her two children was with her when the crash occurred, reports in the media indicate. However, although the crash was not bad and the damage done to Richie’s car was minor, she asked to be seen by a doctor immediately afterwards, just to make sure she had not suffered any injury, a police spokesperson tells People. “Ms. Richie was driving with a passenger around!
2 p.m. when she was struck by two photographers driving in one vehicle behind her. She complained of pain... Her car sustained moderate damage. No paramedics were called to the scene. She told officers she was going to seek her own medical treatment, so it’s unknown if she’s headed to a hospital or not.†Lt. T...
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Paparazzi are often said to be responsible for minor fender-benders and rear-ends with celebrities’ vehicles, though they always claim to have kept a safe distance from the vehicle they were chasing. The same happened the other day, when Nicole Richie’s car was rear-ended by a pap vehicle, as People magazine informs. The star asked for medical assistance afterwards, but is said to be in good condition, as not much damage was done. The accident occurred as the paparazzi were following the car Nicole was in, in order to take her picture once she arrived at the destination. Richie was driving, and neither of her two children was with her when the crash occurred, reports in the media indicate. However, although the crash was not bad and the damage done to Richie’s car was minor, she asked to be seen by a doctor immediately afterwards, just to make sure she had not suffered any injury, a police spokesperson tells People. “Ms. Richie was driving with a passenger around!
2 p.m. when she was struck by two photographers driving in one vehicle behind her. She complained of pain... Her car sustained moderate damage. No paramedics were called to the scene. She told officers she was going to seek her own medical treatment, so it’s unknown if she’s headed to a hospital or not.†Lt. T...
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Pingie: HTTP:: Apple Resigns US Chamber of Commerce over Climate Change Policy
HTTP:: Apple Resigns US Chamber of Commerce over Climate Change Policy
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Apple is the latest company to resign from the United States Chamber of Commerce because of the chamber’s strident criticism of plans to reduce greenhouse-gas emissions in the US. Three large companies made the same move in recent weeks for the same reason, according to a report over at The New York Times. According to The Washington Post, the chamber has been critical of efforts by the Environmental Protection Agency to regulate the greenhouse gases responsible for global warming. Last week, the group's President, Thomas J. Donohue, stated that the group supported “strong federal legislation†to protect the climate. However, legislation passed by the House of Representatives was, apparently, flawed because it did not require other polluting countries to act and did too little to spur U.S. investment in green technologies, according to the report. “We strongly object to the chamber’s recent comments opposing the E.P.A.’s effort to limit greenhouse gases,†Cat!
herine A. Novelli, the vice president of worldwide government affairs at Apple, wrote in a letter to the Chamber on Monday. A spokesman for the Chamber, Eric Wohlschlegel, said in an e-mail statement on Monday that, “While we'll continue to represent the broad majority of o...
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Apple is the latest company to resign from the United States Chamber of Commerce because of the chamber’s strident criticism of plans to reduce greenhouse-gas emissions in the US. Three large companies made the same move in recent weeks for the same reason, according to a report over at The New York Times. According to The Washington Post, the chamber has been critical of efforts by the Environmental Protection Agency to regulate the greenhouse gases responsible for global warming. Last week, the group's President, Thomas J. Donohue, stated that the group supported “strong federal legislation†to protect the climate. However, legislation passed by the House of Representatives was, apparently, flawed because it did not require other polluting countries to act and did too little to spur U.S. investment in green technologies, according to the report. “We strongly object to the chamber’s recent comments opposing the E.P.A.’s effort to limit greenhouse gases,†Cat!
herine A. Novelli, the vice president of worldwide government affairs at Apple, wrote in a letter to the Chamber on Monday. A spokesman for the Chamber, Eric Wohlschlegel, said in an e-mail statement on Monday that, “While we'll continue to represent the broad majority of o...
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Pingie: HTTP:: Experts Uncover New 039 Glow in the Dark 039 Mushrooms
HTTP:: Experts Uncover New 039 Glow in the Dark 039 Mushrooms
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“Glow-in-the-dark,†or luminescent, mushrooms are nothing new. They can be seen in forests around the world, illuminating their surroundings with a faint glow. But, in an important, new expedition, experts have recently identified seven new species of aglow mushrooms. This could help botanists better understand the emergence and development of the phenomenon known as natural luminescence, which scientists have tried, but failed, to replicate, LiveScience reports. More than three quarters of glowing-mushroom species belong to the genus Mycena, which lives on decomposing organic matter. They emit light naturally, and some species even do so during the day. However, the glow is fairly dim, and cannot be viewed when the Sun is out. “If daylight was not so bright you could see them during the day, but the greenish-yellow light does not stand out against daylight so we cannot visualize them. But take them into a dark room at any time of day, and wait until your eyes adjus!
t to the darkness, and you'll see them glow very nicely,†San Francisco State University (SFSU) expert Dennis Desjardin, the lead researcher on the new investigation, says. The new species were identified in all corners of the world, the experts report, from Belize, Brazil, and the Dominican Repub...
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“Glow-in-the-dark,†or luminescent, mushrooms are nothing new. They can be seen in forests around the world, illuminating their surroundings with a faint glow. But, in an important, new expedition, experts have recently identified seven new species of aglow mushrooms. This could help botanists better understand the emergence and development of the phenomenon known as natural luminescence, which scientists have tried, but failed, to replicate, LiveScience reports. More than three quarters of glowing-mushroom species belong to the genus Mycena, which lives on decomposing organic matter. They emit light naturally, and some species even do so during the day. However, the glow is fairly dim, and cannot be viewed when the Sun is out. “If daylight was not so bright you could see them during the day, but the greenish-yellow light does not stand out against daylight so we cannot visualize them. But take them into a dark room at any time of day, and wait until your eyes adjus!
t to the darkness, and you'll see them glow very nicely,†San Francisco State University (SFSU) expert Dennis Desjardin, the lead researcher on the new investigation, says. The new species were identified in all corners of the world, the experts report, from Belize, Brazil, and the Dominican Repub...
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Pingie: HTTP:: Download Google Chrome 3 0 195 25 with New Custom Themes
HTTP:: Download Google Chrome 3 0 195 25 with New Custom Themes
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The latest iteration of the Google Chrome browser takes personalization capabilities to the next level. On October 5th, 2009, the Mountain View-based search giant upgraded both the Stable and the Beta releases of its open-source browser, offering end users new personalization options. In this regard, users will be able to leverage Artist Themes for Google Chrome, introduced concomitantly with Google Chrome 3.0.195.25 in order to customize the browser theme to better suit their preferences. “The beta and stable channels have been updated to 195.25. This release includes only a single change that adds an image link to the new tab page which directs new users to the themes gallery,†revealed Anthony Laforge, Google Chrome program manager. Glen Murphy, software engineer, and Mark Sabec, associate product marketing manager, announced the availability of the Artist Themes for Google Chrome. “In the most recent stable release of Google Chrome, we looked at ways to make a!
snappy, simple browser even more customizable, and we're happy to hear that you've enjoyed personalizing Google Chrome's look and feel with a few of our early themes for the browser,†Murphy and Sabec stated. Google managed to get help from various artists, architects, musicians, illustrators, ...
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The latest iteration of the Google Chrome browser takes personalization capabilities to the next level. On October 5th, 2009, the Mountain View-based search giant upgraded both the Stable and the Beta releases of its open-source browser, offering end users new personalization options. In this regard, users will be able to leverage Artist Themes for Google Chrome, introduced concomitantly with Google Chrome 3.0.195.25 in order to customize the browser theme to better suit their preferences. “The beta and stable channels have been updated to 195.25. This release includes only a single change that adds an image link to the new tab page which directs new users to the themes gallery,†revealed Anthony Laforge, Google Chrome program manager. Glen Murphy, software engineer, and Mark Sabec, associate product marketing manager, announced the availability of the Artist Themes for Google Chrome. “In the most recent stable release of Google Chrome, we looked at ways to make a!
snappy, simple browser even more customizable, and we're happy to hear that you've enjoyed personalizing Google Chrome's look and feel with a few of our early themes for the browser,†Murphy and Sabec stated. Google managed to get help from various artists, architects, musicians, illustrators, ...
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Pingie: HTTP:: Shroud of Turin Proven Fake Again
HTTP:: Shroud of Turin Proven Fake Again
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The Shroud of Turin is one of the most important artifacts for Christians, as it is believed to be the burial cloth with which Jesus Christ was entombed after being taken down from the cross. It was discovered before the 13th century, although no one can say for sure exactly when. References to it can be interpreted in many ways, especially considering that other shrouds like it exist at other locations. Over the years, many have tried to prove either its authenticity, or its forgery, and a heated debate is still going on over the results. Recently, an Italian scientist made an exact copy of the Shroud. “We have shown that [it] is possible to reproduce something which has the same characteristics as the Shroud,†University of Pavia Professor of Organic Chemistry Luigi Garlaschelli, who will further present his discovery at a conference this weekend, in Northern Italy, says. Originally, three independent laboratories, in Oxford, Zurich and Tucson, Arizona, confirmed th!
at the original shroud had been created between 1260 and 1390. The studies, conducted in 1988, caused quite a sensation and sparked numerous debates. People of “faith†did not trust the measurements. Garlaschelli is expecting to meet fierce resistance from the same people as he presents his finds. “If they don't want to be...
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The Shroud of Turin is one of the most important artifacts for Christians, as it is believed to be the burial cloth with which Jesus Christ was entombed after being taken down from the cross. It was discovered before the 13th century, although no one can say for sure exactly when. References to it can be interpreted in many ways, especially considering that other shrouds like it exist at other locations. Over the years, many have tried to prove either its authenticity, or its forgery, and a heated debate is still going on over the results. Recently, an Italian scientist made an exact copy of the Shroud. “We have shown that [it] is possible to reproduce something which has the same characteristics as the Shroud,†University of Pavia Professor of Organic Chemistry Luigi Garlaschelli, who will further present his discovery at a conference this weekend, in Northern Italy, says. Originally, three independent laboratories, in Oxford, Zurich and Tucson, Arizona, confirmed th!
at the original shroud had been created between 1260 and 1390. The studies, conducted in 1988, caused quite a sensation and sparked numerous debates. People of “faith†did not trust the measurements. Garlaschelli is expecting to meet fierce resistance from the same people as he presents his finds. “If they don't want to be...
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Pingie: HTTP:: Custom Robo Arena Unlockables VI DS
HTTP:: Custom Robo Arena Unlockables VI DS
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Custom Robo sees its first DS release in Custom Robo Arena, after five previous launches on other platforms. Custom Robo Arena is the first installment of the game to be released in the PAL territories, and the second in North America. The game follows the player as they join Robo Team “Numero Uno†and fight through the tournament in order to obtain the Robo Cup.Apart from the GBA version of the title, it also follows the 3D combat model of the previous games. The Pokemon-styled combat system pits the player against their opponents and also makes use of the DS touchscreen. With it, the gamer will be able to perform maintenance on his Robo to prevent lowering its efficiency. The title is also the first of the series to offer multiplayer matches for up to two players over the Nintendo Wi-Fi. It also provides voice chat and makes use of the rival's system seen in Metroid Prime: Hunters. The game was published by Nintendo Co., Ltd. and was developed by Noise. It was launche!
d on October 19, 2006. It's an action, role-playing title played from a third-person perspective that received a PEGI rating of 7. UNLOCKABLESGrudge Match fightersComplete the indicated task to unlock the following fighters for the Grudge Match:Cleaver: Get 20 i...
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Custom Robo sees its first DS release in Custom Robo Arena, after five previous launches on other platforms. Custom Robo Arena is the first installment of the game to be released in the PAL territories, and the second in North America. The game follows the player as they join Robo Team “Numero Uno†and fight through the tournament in order to obtain the Robo Cup.Apart from the GBA version of the title, it also follows the 3D combat model of the previous games. The Pokemon-styled combat system pits the player against their opponents and also makes use of the DS touchscreen. With it, the gamer will be able to perform maintenance on his Robo to prevent lowering its efficiency. The title is also the first of the series to offer multiplayer matches for up to two players over the Nintendo Wi-Fi. It also provides voice chat and makes use of the rival's system seen in Metroid Prime: Hunters. The game was published by Nintendo Co., Ltd. and was developed by Noise. It was launche!
d on October 19, 2006. It's an action, role-playing title played from a third-person perspective that received a PEGI rating of 7. UNLOCKABLESGrudge Match fightersComplete the indicated task to unlock the following fighters for the Grudge Match:Cleaver: Get 20 i...
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Pingie: HTTP:: New Horned Tyrannosaurus Discovered
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Researchers have recently discovered a new type of Tyrannosaur, one that was much smaller and graceful than its fearsome cousin Rex, while still being a vicious predator. The lizard sported some unusual features for a dinosaur, including a very long snout and a horn on its head. The find shed some light on T. Rex's distant relatives. There are many dinosaurs in the species Tyrannosaurs, and researchers were aware that they had only identified a few of them. The new fossil was found in impeccable shape, LiveScience reports. The new Tyrannosaur, named Alioramus altai, was found during an American Museum of Natural History 2001 expedition to the Gobi Desert of Mongolia. The investigation was led by the Museum's Chair of the Division of Paleontology, Mark Norell. More details of the new species can be found in the October 5 issue of the respected journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS). “This spectacular fossil tells us that there is a lot more anat!
omical and ecological variety in tyrannosaurs than we previously thought. Not all tyrannosaurs were megapredators adapted for stalking and dismembering large prey. Some tyrannosaurs were small and slender. Compared to Tyrannosaurus, this new animal is like a ballerina,†AMNH-affiliated graduate student Stephen Brusatte, who has been part...
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Researchers have recently discovered a new type of Tyrannosaur, one that was much smaller and graceful than its fearsome cousin Rex, while still being a vicious predator. The lizard sported some unusual features for a dinosaur, including a very long snout and a horn on its head. The find shed some light on T. Rex's distant relatives. There are many dinosaurs in the species Tyrannosaurs, and researchers were aware that they had only identified a few of them. The new fossil was found in impeccable shape, LiveScience reports. The new Tyrannosaur, named Alioramus altai, was found during an American Museum of Natural History 2001 expedition to the Gobi Desert of Mongolia. The investigation was led by the Museum's Chair of the Division of Paleontology, Mark Norell. More details of the new species can be found in the October 5 issue of the respected journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS). “This spectacular fossil tells us that there is a lot more anat!
omical and ecological variety in tyrannosaurs than we previously thought. Not all tyrannosaurs were megapredators adapted for stalking and dismembering large prey. Some tyrannosaurs were small and slender. Compared to Tyrannosaurus, this new animal is like a ballerina,†AMNH-affiliated graduate student Stephen Brusatte, who has been part...
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Pingie: HTTP:: Millions homeless in India floods
HTTP:: Millions homeless in India floods
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Worst floods in decades displace 2.5 million people and kill 250 in southern states.
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Worst floods in decades displace 2.5 million people and kill 250 in southern states.
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Pingie: CNN.C: Gates U S not leaving Afghanistan
CNN.C: Gates U S not leaving Afghanistan
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Defense Secretary Robert Gates says the United States will remain in Afghanistan for the foreseeable future, no matter what President Obama decides on immediate troop levels.
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Defense Secretary Robert Gates says the United States will remain in Afghanistan for the foreseeable future, no matter what President Obama decides on immediate troop levels.
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Pingie: HTTP:: Pressure mounts on Abbas to quit
HTTP:: Pressure mounts on Abbas to quit
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Hamas calls Palestinian leader "criminal" for delaying vote on UN Gaza war report.
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Hamas calls Palestinian leader "criminal" for delaying vote on UN Gaza war report.
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Pingie: HTTP:: Anger builds over Gaza report delay
HTTP:: Anger builds over Gaza report delay
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Protests held in West Bank as Abbas comes under fire for delay in endorsing UN report.
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Protests held in West Bank as Abbas comes under fire for delay in endorsing UN report.
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Pingie: HTTP:: Advanced CMOS Sensors Made Available
HTTP:: Advanced CMOS Sensors Made Available
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CMOS image sensors are commonly used in special cameras, which provide visual assistance for the visually impaired. But their main disadvantage is that they have relatively poor performances, that they provide only monochrome images, and also that they have a very limited sensitivity to light. A team of experts recently managed to fix a large part of these shortcomings, and created CMOS sensors that were able to perceive and resolve colors, and that were also much more sensitive to light, AlphaGalileo reports. Future cars will undoubtedly be laden with advanced electronics. Systems to warn drivers of signs they may have ignored, of blind spots in traffic, or of parking situations are already under development, and each of these systems will rely on advanced cameras to recognize and process various scenarios. The video cameras need to fulfill a wide range of requirements in order to be incorporated into a vehicle. They need to be light, economic, robust, highly reliable, a!
nd also to able to withstand large temperature differences over short time frames. At this point, CMOS sensors are only used for in-car systems, but engineers in the automotive industry are looking at options of expanding their uses. The future generation of these devices will need to be able to capture a lot of images in a few seconds, process...
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CMOS image sensors are commonly used in special cameras, which provide visual assistance for the visually impaired. But their main disadvantage is that they have relatively poor performances, that they provide only monochrome images, and also that they have a very limited sensitivity to light. A team of experts recently managed to fix a large part of these shortcomings, and created CMOS sensors that were able to perceive and resolve colors, and that were also much more sensitive to light, AlphaGalileo reports. Future cars will undoubtedly be laden with advanced electronics. Systems to warn drivers of signs they may have ignored, of blind spots in traffic, or of parking situations are already under development, and each of these systems will rely on advanced cameras to recognize and process various scenarios. The video cameras need to fulfill a wide range of requirements in order to be incorporated into a vehicle. They need to be light, economic, robust, highly reliable, a!
nd also to able to withstand large temperature differences over short time frames. At this point, CMOS sensors are only used for in-car systems, but engineers in the automotive industry are looking at options of expanding their uses. The future generation of these devices will need to be able to capture a lot of images in a few seconds, process...
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Pingie: HTTP:: Religion and 039 Normal 039 Beliefs Governed by Same Brain Area
HTTP:: Religion and 039 Normal 039 Beliefs Governed by Same Brain Area
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Despite the fact that religion is present in all cultures, and it is widely promoted around the world, scientists have yet to determine if religious belief is in any way different from normal cognition. While it is clear that the human brain reacts differently to religious or non-religious statements, the basic mechanisms underlying belief have been found to originate in exactly the same brain area, in a new study. In other words, there is no religious center of the brain. The same area that believes or disputes the statement “4 is an even number†lights up when the brain believes that “there is a God.â€The new experiments are among the first thorough, neuroimaging investigations to look at the differences between religious and normal beliefs. The research team, featuring scientists from the University of California in Los Angeles (UCLA) and the University of Southern California (USC), also determined that the truth of religious and nonreligious propositions was judg!
ed with the same brain areas by devout Christians and non-believers alike. Details of the study appear in the September 30 issue of the open-access scientific journal PLoS ONE.“Despite vast differences in the underlying processing responsible for religious and nonreli...
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Despite the fact that religion is present in all cultures, and it is widely promoted around the world, scientists have yet to determine if religious belief is in any way different from normal cognition. While it is clear that the human brain reacts differently to religious or non-religious statements, the basic mechanisms underlying belief have been found to originate in exactly the same brain area, in a new study. In other words, there is no religious center of the brain. The same area that believes or disputes the statement “4 is an even number†lights up when the brain believes that “there is a God.â€The new experiments are among the first thorough, neuroimaging investigations to look at the differences between religious and normal beliefs. The research team, featuring scientists from the University of California in Los Angeles (UCLA) and the University of Southern California (USC), also determined that the truth of religious and nonreligious propositions was judg!
ed with the same brain areas by devout Christians and non-believers alike. Details of the study appear in the September 30 issue of the open-access scientific journal PLoS ONE.“Despite vast differences in the underlying processing responsible for religious and nonreli...
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Pingie: HTTP:: Obama orders federal government to cut emissions
HTTP:: Obama orders federal government to cut emissions
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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama ordered federal agencies on Monday to set a goal within 90 days for cutting their greenhouse gas emissions by 2020, the White House said, aiming to "lead by example" in fighting climate change.n n
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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama ordered federal agencies on Monday to set a goal within 90 days for cutting their greenhouse gas emissions by 2020, the White House said, aiming to "lead by example" in fighting climate change.n n
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Pingie: HTTP:: Limit Consumption of Energy Drinks Experts Warn
HTTP:: Limit Consumption of Energy Drinks Experts Warn
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Energy drinks have become a must have for many of us, especially on a slow day at the office or before heading to the gym. However, experts cited by Shape magazine warn that many of the effects of the ingredients that go into making them are not fully documented yet, for which reason an all-natural remedy for tiredness and a decrease in concentration would be recommended. Taurine is the main ingredient in most energy drinks. It is also found in meat and fish, Shape says. It is a natural supplement, with some studies indicating that one person can consume about 3,000 milligrams of it a day. However, experts advise against high dosages of taurine because its effects have not been fully analyzed, even though initial studies cast it in a positive light, however inconclusive they may be. “Taurine’s effective role in energy drinks alone requires more study, as it’s usually one of several ingredients that commonly tout a variety of claims, from decreasing sleepiness to i!
mproving concentration, mood and memory.†Marisa Moore, R.D., spokesperson for the American Dietetic Association, says for Shape. Combined with caffeine, yet another main ingredient in energy drinks, taurine works to improve the mental performance of drinkers of this type of beverages. Still, given that t...
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Energy drinks have become a must have for many of us, especially on a slow day at the office or before heading to the gym. However, experts cited by Shape magazine warn that many of the effects of the ingredients that go into making them are not fully documented yet, for which reason an all-natural remedy for tiredness and a decrease in concentration would be recommended. Taurine is the main ingredient in most energy drinks. It is also found in meat and fish, Shape says. It is a natural supplement, with some studies indicating that one person can consume about 3,000 milligrams of it a day. However, experts advise against high dosages of taurine because its effects have not been fully analyzed, even though initial studies cast it in a positive light, however inconclusive they may be. “Taurine’s effective role in energy drinks alone requires more study, as it’s usually one of several ingredients that commonly tout a variety of claims, from decreasing sleepiness to i!
mproving concentration, mood and memory.†Marisa Moore, R.D., spokesperson for the American Dietetic Association, says for Shape. Combined with caffeine, yet another main ingredient in energy drinks, taurine works to improve the mental performance of drinkers of this type of beverages. Still, given that t...
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Pingie: HTTP:: Wii Fit Plus Arrives in Europe on October 30
HTTP:: Wii Fit Plus Arrives in Europe on October 30
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Nintendo has announced that Wii Fit Plus, the sequel to its fitness title still appearing in sales charts, is set to arrive in Europe on October 30. The company is aiming at more casual gamers at the same time enhancing the experience that it offers in the hope that it can launch another Balance Board-powered hit.The main selling points of Wii Fit Plus are the new customization options that allow the fitness user to create an experience tailored to their needs. Both yoga and strength building routines can be adjusted for different training regimes and players can also set certain areas of their bodies as being in need of more toning than others.Wii Fit Plus can even be adapted to just offer exercises that can relieve fatigue and improve overall body posture if training is too demanding. There's a new My Routine option that allows up to 30 exercises to be saved in a customized routine but players can choose from pre-made LifeStyle, Health and Youth routines.Wii Fit Plus can !
now track the number of calories a player burns with each exercise by estimating the amount of oxygen that is being used by the body during the training sequence. This is then combined with BMI and weight tracking to show the user what they need to do to get in shape and what are the exercises best suited for them....
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Nintendo has announced that Wii Fit Plus, the sequel to its fitness title still appearing in sales charts, is set to arrive in Europe on October 30. The company is aiming at more casual gamers at the same time enhancing the experience that it offers in the hope that it can launch another Balance Board-powered hit.The main selling points of Wii Fit Plus are the new customization options that allow the fitness user to create an experience tailored to their needs. Both yoga and strength building routines can be adjusted for different training regimes and players can also set certain areas of their bodies as being in need of more toning than others.Wii Fit Plus can even be adapted to just offer exercises that can relieve fatigue and improve overall body posture if training is too demanding. There's a new My Routine option that allows up to 30 exercises to be saved in a customized routine but players can choose from pre-made LifeStyle, Health and Youth routines.Wii Fit Plus can !
now track the number of calories a player burns with each exercise by estimating the amount of oxygen that is being used by the body during the training sequence. This is then combined with BMI and weight tracking to show the user what they need to do to get in shape and what are the exercises best suited for them....
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Pingie: HTTP:: Learn to Avoid Muscle Building Mistakes
HTTP:: Learn to Avoid Muscle Building Mistakes
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Putting in the extra time and, of course, the effort at the gym lifting weights may turn out not to be enough to build muscle mass, experts warn. If that be the case, it could very well be that there are other things that need to be changed about your lifestyle, like avoiding sugary treats, quitting smoking and drinking, and beginning to eat right, as Men’s Health also points out. Getting into the desired shape means more than just hitting the gym every other day and lifting weights. Equally important are other aspects as well, which usually comprise what you do before and after the workout session, the fitness-oriented e-zine says. Otherwise, results will either fail to appear or, just as frustrating, will take longer to be noted. Avoiding the muscle-building mistakes, Men’s Health assures, is key to getting the toned, well-defined body every man wants. “Your personal habits, your social life, even which exercises you choose to do can take away from what you’re!
trying to build. Add them up and they could be why your muscles have nothing to show for all your time served.†Jeff Bell, C.S.C.S., an exercise physiologist and the owner of Spectrum Wellness in New York City, says for Men’s Health. Among these, Bell enlists skipping the basics, starving oneself, drinking and smok...
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Putting in the extra time and, of course, the effort at the gym lifting weights may turn out not to be enough to build muscle mass, experts warn. If that be the case, it could very well be that there are other things that need to be changed about your lifestyle, like avoiding sugary treats, quitting smoking and drinking, and beginning to eat right, as Men’s Health also points out. Getting into the desired shape means more than just hitting the gym every other day and lifting weights. Equally important are other aspects as well, which usually comprise what you do before and after the workout session, the fitness-oriented e-zine says. Otherwise, results will either fail to appear or, just as frustrating, will take longer to be noted. Avoiding the muscle-building mistakes, Men’s Health assures, is key to getting the toned, well-defined body every man wants. “Your personal habits, your social life, even which exercises you choose to do can take away from what you’re!
trying to build. Add them up and they could be why your muscles have nothing to show for all your time served.†Jeff Bell, C.S.C.S., an exercise physiologist and the owner of Spectrum Wellness in New York City, says for Men’s Health. Among these, Bell enlists skipping the basics, starving oneself, drinking and smok...
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Pingie: HTTP:: Fable III to Natal or Not to Natal
HTTP:: Fable III to Natal or Not to Natal
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Fable III is under development so it's only obvious that rumors have already started to spread. The latest one has as protagonist the game designer involved in the other Fable projects, Peter Molyneux, and it regards the involvement of Project Natal in the game, as part of a supported controller. Molyneux is true to his legacy and provided nothing but the very best in accurate statements. "I am going to say it's going to use a controller, but I've never said it's not going to use Natal," he told Game Kings. "Obviously, what would probably happen if I started talking about this is you would see a little red dot appear moving on my forehead. And then as I would start to speak the words then there would be a shot, gunfire, and I would be assassinated. Quite clearly it is that sensitive." But apparently persistence is also a virtue, so he didn't really stop here. "Let me give this to you absolutely straight. I have not said that we're not going to have Natal in Fable III. All !
I have really said is it is a controller experience. That doesn't mean there isn't going to be Natal." That's about as crystal clear as it could be. Military precision, one might even say. So, the rumor has been given roots and the world is ready to speculate. There would be some sense in implementing Project Natal in Fable III. Lionhead, the game...
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Fable III is under development so it's only obvious that rumors have already started to spread. The latest one has as protagonist the game designer involved in the other Fable projects, Peter Molyneux, and it regards the involvement of Project Natal in the game, as part of a supported controller. Molyneux is true to his legacy and provided nothing but the very best in accurate statements. "I am going to say it's going to use a controller, but I've never said it's not going to use Natal," he told Game Kings. "Obviously, what would probably happen if I started talking about this is you would see a little red dot appear moving on my forehead. And then as I would start to speak the words then there would be a shot, gunfire, and I would be assassinated. Quite clearly it is that sensitive." But apparently persistence is also a virtue, so he didn't really stop here. "Let me give this to you absolutely straight. I have not said that we're not going to have Natal in Fable III. All !
I have really said is it is a controller experience. That doesn't mean there isn't going to be Natal." That's about as crystal clear as it could be. Military precision, one might even say. So, the rumor has been given roots and the world is ready to speculate. There would be some sense in implementing Project Natal in Fable III. Lionhead, the game...
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