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Gizmodo
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More on WiFi as the new Bluetooth (Dec 12 2003 05:04 GMT) - Since it's range is shorter and its speed is slower, one of the main advantages that Bluetooth has over WiFi is that it consumes far... |
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Local Karate Instructors Accused Of Molesting Students (Dec 12 2003 05:04 GMT) - (Local:News)Two local karate teachers have been arrested and accused of sexually abusing two female students. Karate Instructors Face Sex Abuse Charges Breaking News Alerts: Desktop | E-Mail Watch WLKY NewsChannel 32 For Updates |
East Lothian Courier
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Working from ‘satellite centre’ cuts commuting (Dec 12 2003 05:04 GMT) - Instead of commuting daily to an office in Edinburgh or even further afield, workers in East Lothian could do the same job for their employer by stopping off at a new hi-tech facility in Macmerry – according to backers of Scotland’s first ‘satellite park’ which was officially opened this week by a government minister. |
Terebi II
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Uncanny Valley (Dec 12 2003 05:03 GMT) - If like me you were unfamiliar with the phrase "uncanny valley", you can get a great introduction by reading this paper (pdf document) by Dave Bryant: Stated simply, the idea is that if one were to plot emotional response against similarity to human appearance and movement, the curve is not a sure, steady upward trend. Instead, there is a peak shortly before one reaches a completely human "look" ... but then a deep chasm plunges below neutrality into a strong negative response before rebounding to a second peak where resemblance to humanity is complete. If you get creeped out by zombie movies, or see a face in the fog on your bathroom mirror and the hairs on the back of your neck stand up, Dr. |
One Father For Dean
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Positive Feedback From The Black Commentator (Dec 12 2003 05:02 GMT) - Both the full content and commentary on Governor Dean's December 7th address regarding race, Republicans and their decades long "Southern Strategy".I wrote my note to ABC News on the belittlement of Sharpton, Braun and Kucinich during the New Hampshire debate the other night; and I completely agree the Governor Dean benefits for their inclusion in the process. He (and we) need the strong liberal outliers to drive pragmatic solutions (and solvers) into the middle of the electorate. That most assuredly includes addressing matters of race by going to the heart of matters for everyone: |
The Epicenter
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Gizmodo 2.0 (Dec 12 2003 05:02 GMT) - Looks like Nick Denton has altered the look and feel of Gizmodo. So, if you're a tech gadget geek like yours truly, you'll love this site. Also, while you're at it, check out a few of his other creations, Gawker and Fleshbot...adult supervision is required ;) One thing Nick... |
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Emerald Launches Digital Signatures (Dec 12 2003 05:01 GMT) - Briefly UK's National Health Service Developing a Dictionary of Medicines and Devices (via KableNET) It will help promote information sharing. -- "Emerald Launches Digital Signatures" (via ManagingInformation.Com) -- The New York Times Names Recipi |
In My Kitchen
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The Wooden Spoons (Dec 12 2003 05:01 GMT) - I recently saw two movies that prompted me to add a new category to the site called "Tasty Titles" in... |
JURIST's Paper Chase
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This day at law - John Jay born (Dec 12 2003 05:01 GMT) - John Jay, the first Chief Justice of the state of New York, co-author of the Federalist Papers and first Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court, was born on December 12, 1745. Read a biographical sketch of John Jay, and pay a virtual visit to th |
ukblogs
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New Labour (Dec 12 2003 05:00 GMT) - tiger: Management is dull when you have to worry about money. jam: LOL tiger: That's too much like... |
Associated Press headlines via GoUpstate.com
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FDNY at Pre-9/11 Levels (Dec 12 2003 05:00 GMT) - More than two years after the terrorist attack on the World Trade Center devastated the fire department's ranks, the city employs more firefighters than it did on September 11, 2001. A graduating class of 292 firefighters was sworn in Thursday, bringing the number of city firefighters to 8,660. |
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