Comment Re:Wow. (Score 1) 19
definitely get your own oxygen mask on securely; you're both going to need it.
Comment it's hard (Score 1) 17
and i am as always impressed with your honesty and openness in approach to things.
Journal Journal: Teen discovers potential therapy for AIDS-associated disease
A 17-year-old Indian-American student at the Mississippi Institute of Mathematics and Science has identified a molecule that can inhibit the growth of a bacteria that causes a disease which can be deadly
to people who have AIDS, cancer, or cystic fibrosis, according to a story posted at VOA News. According to the article, the student intends to publish her results to the public r
Journal Journal: Ask slashdot: Due notification 13
My question regarding the firehose/submittal question has been sent to CmdrTaco. If i get a response, i will post it.
Thanks,
sol
Journal Journal: Journals now automatically submitted as stories 11
And yes, if you go to the Firehose you'll see this Journal there.
I can't even begin to fathom the thought process behind this "behavior change".
Journal Journal: Slashdot now a little less private, or "Watch What You Say" 22
At 11:02 -0500 2006.12.04, Michael Mol wrote:
The "Submit" checkbox in journal writting is currently being
ignored---and treated as CHECKED.That's not a bug, but a behavior change. Journal entries without a
checkbox are sent to the firehose, but come in at a lower score.
Halo Movie Postponed, Street Fighter Movie On 76
FofR writes "Given the previous statements concerning the Halo Movie's stalled progress, it should come as no surprise that the movie is now officially on hold." From the article: "At this time Peter Jackson and Fran Walsh, along with their partner, Microsoft, have mutually agreed to postpone making a feature film based on the Halo video game universe until we can fulfill the promise we made to millions of Halo fans throughout the world that we would settle for no less than bringing a first class film to the big screen. We are fully supportive of Director Neill Blomkamp's vision of the film. Neill is a tremendously gifted filmmaker and his preliminary work on Halo is truly awe-inspiring. While it will undoubtedly take a little longer for Halo to reach the big screen, we are confident that the final feature film will be well worth the wait." You'll be happy to know even if a Jackson-inspired Halo isn't coming our way, at least we can look forward to another Street Fighter movie.
Submission + - Sony under investigation by DOJ
An anonymous reader writes: The DOJ continues its investigation into RAM price fixing, as it has started looking at Sony's operations. With all the negative press Sony has been getting, this couldn't come at a worse time.
http://biz.yahoo.com/ap/061031/japan_us_sony_probe .html?.v=11
Google To Microsoft — Give Users Choices In Vista 240
An anonymous reader writes "A Google spokesman has asked Microsoft to 'preserve user choice for search and other applications' with its future products, such as Vista. The spokesman made this comment after meeting with European Union antitrust regulators, though he added that at this point, the company has no plans to make antitrust allegations against Redmond. Notably, McAfee and Symantec have accused Microsoft of not being forthcoming with the code they need to ensure their security wares run smoothly on Vista, and the EU has already expressed concern about Microsoft's potentially anticompetitive plans."
Submission + - GPS cell phone tells other owners where you are
An anonymous reader writes: According to Cnet, a company called Benefon has launched a cell phone with a built in GPS receiver — nothing new there. However, this particular GPS cell phone called the Twig does something extra. It can send your GPS coordinates to another Twig owner and then that person can navigate directly to you using the preloaded navigation software.
Is it just me or would this save a lot of time and effort when trying to explain to the in-laws where your new apartment is?
Submission + - How to get your Steam account pwned
Pharmboy writes: "Seems a 13 year old was trying to pose as a Steam employee to gain access to someone elses Steam account, but had the tables turned on him and ended up giving out his OWN Steam account information. In a battle of wits, it helps to be smarter than the next guy. Reported here at The Register, based on the forum exchange found here. I won't spoil the ending for you, it is something you just have to read for yourself."
Submission + - Japan to get Wii with DVD Player
cdneng2 writes: Gamesindustry.biz reports that Japan will be getting a Wii with a DVD player. Unfortunately, there are no plans to release this in US or Europe.
Submission + - Viral videos that really ARE viral
davidwr writes: From the BBC: 'Security firms are reporting more and more instances of booby-trapped Windows codecs — file compressors — required to play some video formats. Some of the codecs let users play types of net-based video, but also have spyware and adware wrapped inside. Others, say experts, are outright fakes that just want to infect victims with data-stealing programs.' Now virtual sex can make your computer sick.
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