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I heard about this revision of the Danish equivalent of the FOIA earlier: They are closing off access to the workings of the ministries "so that the officials can work without their ideas being subject to public opinion". In other words: They want to be able to make shady back-room deals without the pesky public interfering. The public that at several referendums have disagreed thoroughly with the politicians.
I heard about this revision of the Danish equivalent of the FOIA earlier: They are closing off access to the workings of the ministries "so that the officials can work without their ideas being subject to public opinion". In other words: They want to be able to make shady back-room deals without the pesky public interfering. The public that at several referendums have disagreed thoroughly with the politicians. Now you can help save transparency in the Danish government by signing this petition -- or, if you Danish/in Denmark, by contacting your representative. http://www.avaaz.org/en/petition/Save_Denmarks_Democracy/?bKKjkbb&v=25137
Following up on my recent post about cold fusion, an interesting paper from NASA posits an explanation, namely slow-moving neutrons being absorbed into the nucleus, causing instability, decay, and energy release.
Following up on my recent post about cold fusion, an interesting paper from NASA posits an explanation, namely slow-moving neutrons being absorbed into the nucleus, causing instability, decay, and energy release. Favorite quotes: "According to Zawodny, nuclei presented with sluggish neutrons slurp them up like a hungry Texan with a bowl of firehouse chili. But like many a chili consumer, the nuclei can find that their indulgence makes them, shall we say, unstable. And while I am too polite to continue the chili metaphor past this point, the nuclei do find that emissions relieve their distress." ... "Those neutrons, as we noted, are immediately captured by nuclei of the metal atoms, setting in motion a chain of events which turns the nickel into copper and releases useful energy." So it's the Philosopher's Stone, essentially. http://climate.nasa.gov/news/864
For programmers of all stripes out there (and possibly some non-programmers who have been exposed to programmers), some programming history.
For programmers of all stripes out there (and possibly some non-programmers who have been exposed to programmers), some programming history. I particularly like the C++ bit: "1983 - Bjarne Stroustrup bolts everything he's ever heard of onto C to create C++. The resulting language is so complex that programs must be sent to the future to be compiled by the Skynet artificial intelligence. Build times suffer. Skynet's motives for performing the service remain unclear but spokespeople from the future say "there is nothing to be concerned about, baby," in an Austrian accented monotones. There is some speculation that Skynet is nothing more than a pretentious buffer overrun."
Ok, physics-knowledgeable people out there: Who wants to poke holes in this article about a device with extra-ordinary heat generation? It reads funny to me, but I can't pinpoint any actual errors or omissions.
Ok, physics-knowledgeable people out there: Who wants to poke holes in this article http://arxiv.org/pdf/1305.3913v1 > about a device with extra-ordinary heat generation? It reads funny to me, but I can't pinpoint any actual errors or omissions. Edited to add link that somehow didn't turn up the first time.
Can-can and the periodic table. Two great things that go great together! I particularly like how they've illustrated the uses of the elements.
Can-can and the periodic table. Two great things that go great together! I particularly like how they've illustrated the uses of the elements. Via Kimberly Chapman Originally shared by Neil deGrasse Tyson Fan Club Via : Ivan Haralamov The NEW Periodic Table Song (In Order) AsapSCIENCE Published on May 17, 2013 DOWNLOAD ON ITUNES: http://bit.ly/12AeW99 DOWNLOAD ON BANDCAMP: http://bit.ly/111Kssd (instrumental available) FACEBOOK: http://facebook.com/AsapSCIENCE TWITTER: http://twitter.com/AsapSCIENCE ------------------------------------------ Written, Directed, Produced, Edited and Sung by Mitchell Moffit. Based on the "Can-Can" music, by Offenbach. LYRICS: There's Hydrogen and Helium Then Lithium, Beryllium Boron, Carbon everywhere Nitrogen all through the air With Oxygen so you can breathe And Fluorine for your pretty teeth Neon to light up the signs Sodium for salty times Magnesium, Aluminium, Silicon Phosphorus, then Sulfur, Chlorine and Argon Potassium...
A nice rant courtesy of Mz Maau (which otherwise disappears in re-sharing):
A nice rant courtesy of Mz Maau (which otherwise disappears in re-sharing): ZOMG! It's a nipple! The world will end unless this nipple is...oh wait. It's a man's nipple? Carry on, then! Pbtbtbtb. PS: Nothing against +John Ward's post, it just happened to be handy. My commentary is specifically in regard to how often female nipples get censored, but male nipples don't. Also, 'nipples' is starting to sound and look strange after typing 'nipples' so often. #Nipples!!! PPS: Yes, I'm sure that these happen to be a mighty fine specimen of nipple, but I don't care to hear it. I could just read the OP for that. PPPS: If you have opinions on the show, please hit up the original post and help John out. Thanks! Originally shared by John Ward Sinbad Coming to SyFy I've always been a fan of sword and sandal stories. I loved the Ray Harryhausen Sinbad movies. I know this show has already aired in other countries. If you have seen it, can you let me...
Public information: If multiple columns confuse and frighten you (or if you're hit by the bug where part of one gets cut off), here's how to go back to a single column.
Public information: If multiple columns confuse and frighten you (or if you're hit by the bug where part of one gets cut off), here's how to go back to a single column. Also, feedback can be given through a subtle link at the bottom of the left-side bar that comes out when you hover over the big red G+. Originally shared by Thomas Kang #GooglePlus pro tip: The new multi-column layout is cool, but if you find it too visually overwhelming, you can easily switch back to the single column view: 1) Click "More" on the grey navigation bar up near the top, below the search bar. 2) At the very bottom of the menu, below "Stream layout", click on the right button.
Once again, we will fight this Sunday in Englischer Garten on the lawn a bit south-west of the lake (see http://goo.gl/maps/5ael9). All are welcome, beginners and on-lookers too.
Once again, we will fight this Sunday in Englischer Garten on the lawn a bit south-west of the lake (see http://goo.gl/maps/5ael9 ). All are welcome, beginners and on-lookers too. Bring water and loose-fitting clothes that can stand getting sweaty and dirty. Boots with ankle support, knee protection or leather gloves are also good. We will postpone in case of heavy rain or very slippery ground. Belegarth is full-speed, full-contact, free-form medieval combat using heavily padded swords, shields, flails, etc. The rules are simple, the weapons are safe, and the experience is the closest you'll get to being on in an actual battlefield of the Dark Ages. Anyone can join, no experience nor armor needed. We have about 20 swords, 2 shields, a flail, and bow and arrow available, but any number of people can join, the more the merrier. events/ckkiukmt7pc2a18v7bjgijarers
This is quite an achievement: RAW files at 30FPS![1] If I was a video maker, I would be jumping up and down for joy.
This is quite an achievement: RAW files at 30FPS![1] If I was a video maker, I would be jumping up and down for joy. [1] Not at full RAW resolution, though. 1920x1280 and up to 3000x1000 so far. http://www.eoshd.com/content/10324/big-news-hands-on-with-continuous-raw-recording-on-canon-5d-mark-iii
Mickey Blake and I fiddled with word triangles (and how to generate them automatically) them. We tried getting one with both velociraptor and replicator, but it doesn't appear to be possible to make one with velociraptor (at least not with single words). For replicator, we got:
Mickey Blake and I fiddled with word triangles (and how to generate them automatically) them. We tried getting one with both velociraptor and replicator, but it doesn't appear to be possible to make one with velociraptor (at least not with single words). For replicator, we got: R E P L I C A T O R P R E C O I T A L P A R T I C L E R E P L I C A E C L A I R R E L I C R I L E I R E R E E (under the condition that the bottom should just be any single letter).
Why use the ugly American word "basketball" when you could use the beautiful German "Korbkugel"?
Why use the ugly American word "basketball" when you could use the beautiful German "Korbkugel"? This is a takeoff on an old Danish saying decrying the use of the ugly German word "farve" in favour of the good Danish word "kulør". Conveniently forgetting the French root of the latter. Many, many language purist are guilty of such mistakes. #kitchenlinguistics
It's so nice to live in a place where the whole "don't talk to strangers" scare seems to not have happened. I was riding with The Frida Diaries on the tram when a girl of 8-10 years - riding alone - sat down across from me and asked if she could pet Frida. Since Frida is quite kid-friendly, I let her, and we talked about Frida and her grandparent's dogs until she got off. Nary a trace of nervousness, and that's what I see in other kids, too. It rocks.
Unless the weather gods are angry, we will fight this Sunday in Englischer Garten on the lawn a bit south-west of the lake (see http://goo.gl/maps/5ael9). All are welcome, beginners and on-lookers too.
Unless the weather gods are angry, we will fight this Sunday in Englischer Garten on the lawn a bit south-west of the lake (see http://goo.gl/maps/5ael9 ). All are welcome, beginners and on-lookers too. Bring water and loose-fitting clothes that can stand getting sweaty and dirty. Boots with ankle support, knee protection or leather gloves are also good. We will postpone in case of heavy rain or very slippery ground. Belegarth is full-speed, full-contact, free-form medieval combat using heavily padded swords, shields, flails, etc. The rules are simple, the weapons are safe, and the experience is the closest you'll get to being on in an actual battlefield of the Dark Ages. Anyone can join, no experience nor armor needed. We have about 20 swords, 2 shields, a flail, and bow and arrow available, but any number of people can join, the more the merrier. events/ceanu90g7h86vgutbdsteirmbd4
Oh, no! My favorite task management program has been bought -- and is being shut down! What is worth switching to (especially, what handles dependent tasks better than Astrid)?
Oh, no! My favorite task management program has been bought -- and is being shut down! What is worth switching to (especially, what handles dependent tasks better than Astrid)? http://blog.astrid.com/blog/2013/05/01/yahoo-acquires-astrid/
This is so awesome (and I heard it here first): Ray Kurzwell joins Google to fulfil his life-long task of creating an AI.
This is so awesome (and I heard it here first): Ray Kurzwell joins Google to fulfil his life-long task of creating an AI. Originally shared by Christian Brumm http://www.forbes.com/sites/roberthof/2013/04/29/interview-how-ray-kurzweil-plans-to-revolutionize-search-at-google/ http://www.forbes.com/sites/roberthof/2013/04/29/interview-how-ray-kurzweil-plans-to-revolutionize-search-at-google/
Unless the weather gods are angry, we will fight this Sunday in Englischer Garten on the lawn a bit south-west of the lake (see http://goo.gl/maps/5ael9).
Unless the weather gods are angry, we will fight this Sunday in Englischer Garten on the lawn a bit south-west of the lake (see http://goo.gl/maps/5ael9 ). Bring water and loose-fitting clothes that can stand getting sweaty and dirty. Boots with ankle support, knee protection or leather gloves are also good. We will postpone in case of heavy rain or very slippery ground. Belegarth is full-speed, full-contact, free-form medieval combat using heavily padded swords, shields, flails, etc. The rules are simple, the weapons are safe, and the experience is the closest you'll get to being on in an actual battlefield of the Dark Ages. Anyone can join, no experience nor armor needed. I have about 20 swords, 2 shields, a flail, and bow and arrow available, but any number of people can join, the more the merrier. events/crasvrs1rn2cmtar4t0ta8qb6es