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I've expressed skepticism about whether WikiLeaks will actually lead to greater foreign-policy transparency. That said, l'affaire WikiLeaks has generated just a smidgen of greater candor from at least one U.S. policy principal. Here's Defense Secretary Robert Gates on the fallout from the cable dump: Let me just offer some perspective as somebody who’s been at this a long time. Every other government in the world knows the United States government leaks like a sieve, and it has for a long time. And I dragged this up the other day when I was looking at some of these prospective releases. And this is a quote from John Adams: “How can a government go on, publishing all of their negotiations with foreign nations, I know not. To me, it appears as dangerous and pernicious as it is novel." … Now,...
Friday, December 3, 2010
Animals Are Becoming Obese Like Us, Says Study
Animals Are Becoming Obese Like Us, Says Study: " Photo: Yukari* / CCObesity rates among people worldwide have soared over the last several decades -- but it turns out that humans aren't the only ones packing on the pounds. According to a recent study from the University of Alabama, many animals that spend time living around humans are evidently more prone to becoming overweight, and researchers aren't entirely sure why....Read the full story on TreeHugg...
Harvard scientists reverse aging in mice, laugh maniacally at human possibilities
Harvard scientists reverse aging in mice, laugh maniacally at human possibilities: "The reversal of aging has been one of the great dreams of humanity, but it seems like our rodent overlords have beat us to it. The Harvard Medical School has demonstrated 'a dramatic reversal' in the aging process when reintroducing the enzyme telomerase into old and feeble mice. What happened was that their naturally worn out organs started to regenerate, instead of degenerating further, bringing them back to a youthful state of health. Sadly, while the results of this study are hugely important, there are a couple of caveats to make: firstly, the mice in question...
Official Google Reader App is Now Available
We’ve been waiting… and waiting… and waiting for this app to come ouut, but after 2 long years, we can finally say that Google’s officially launched their own Google Reader app. While many apps out there do the job and do it wonderfully (I still personally recommend NewsRob), it’s nice to see Google supporting it themselves with some native mobile love.I haven’t had a chance to check it out for myself, but Android Central says everything a Google Reader user could want is there to manage your Google Reader account. Unfortunately, Google Reader still falls short where other apps still prove valuable: offline reading. It sounds like a decent offering...
Stuxnet is a game changing weaponized computer virus
Stuxnet is a game changing weaponized computer virus:"Intelligence agencies, computer security companies and the nuclear industry have been trying to analyze the worm since it was discovered in June by a Belarus-based company that was doing business in Iran. And what they've all found, says Sean McGurk, the Homeland Security Department's acting director of national cyber security and communications integration, is a “game changer.”(H/T alfin2100)UPDATE: Iran admits that there was cyber attack and there was an effect on their centrifuges. Iran is trying to downplay the effects Also, car bombs killed a top Iranian nuclear scientist in Tehran and...
The 8 Habits of Highly Productive People
The 8 Habits of Highly Productive People: "Note from Celes: We just upgraded to a new and better server! It was getting way too slow on the old host even after 3 upgrades, so I finally decided to move out. With the new server, loading time is faster and usage experience is better. Hopefully there’ll be no more downtime as well. Thanks for your continuous support!Dec 30DLBL is now underway, and today is Day 2! Members, please check your mail for instructions and file into the forum! If you’re interested to join in, you can still join us! Read more!Image © What makes a productive person? Is it the ability to robotically churn out work, hour after...
Computer Engineer Barbie now available, and her phone has been upgraded since we last saw her
"We were fairly impressed with Computer Engineer Barbie's Linux laptop and cellphone when we last saw her at the Toy Fair in New York City. Well, the doll is available now, and her gear has gotten an upgrade for the retail version. The pink laptop now boasts some kind of custom Barbie operating system, and yes, she seems to be sporting an iPhone these days. We assume this is a tie in with Mattel's Barbie 'I Can Be' iPhone app, but we also remember from our childhood that Barbie is an intense tech geek who always has to have the latest gear, so we can't say that we're surprised. Computer Engineer Barbie is available now for $12.99. A shot of the...
How to Empty an email folder in Hotmail
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