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Comment Overlapping ranges (Score 1) 441

Another poor choice of ranges. The first problem is the ranges overlap: a GPA of 3.5 falls both in the 3.0-3.5 and 3.5-4.0 range. Second, a cumulative 4.0 is a significantly better achievement than a 3.x, and thus should not be lumped into the same range.

The ranges should be:

GPA >= 4.0
4.0 > GPA >= 3.5
3.5 > GPA >= 3.0
3.0 > GPA >= 2.5
2.5 > GPA >= 2.0
2.0 > GPA

Comment Copyright trap (Score 3, Informative) 71

I think what most Database authors do is that they put bogus data entries into their database and if they can find their entries in someone elses database, they can show that it's a copy rather then a independent work.

These are commonly called 'copyright traps' or 'fictitious entries'

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fictitious_entry

Comment FAA regulated model aircraft (Score 1) 189

I'm not familiar with the laws surrounding the flying of model aircraft, but I suspect there will be some threshold when these 'toys' are prevalent and powerful (ie. potentially destructive) enough that the FAA will start heavily regulating them, possibly requiring licensing of both aircraft and operator.

Apple

Submission + - Amazon responds to Apple's 'AppStore' lawsuit (networkworld.com)

An anonymous reader writes: Amazon today responded to Apple's trademark suit over the term "AppStore". Interestingly, Amazon's answer made use of quotes from Steve Jobs in their efforts to prove that the term "app store" is generic and not subject to trademark protection.
Cloud

Submission + - Apple to beat Google on cloud music (reuters.com)

yogidog98 writes: Reuters reports:
Apple Inc has completed work on an online music storage service and is set to launch it ahead of Google Inc, whose own music efforts have stalled, according to several people familiar with both companies' plans.

Android

Submission + - Army Develops Android Based Framework (ibtimes.com)

gabbo529 writes: The United States Army is developing an Android-based smartphone framework and suite of applications for tactical operations. With the marriage between technology and military continuing to strengthen, more soldiers are getting phones for on-the-field operations. Already, the military has developed the Joint Battle Command-Platform, or JBC-P Handheld, which has an app that can be used to mark warning signals to future soldiers.

Submission + - Michigan cops have device that downloads cell data (thenewspaper.com) 1

Itesh writes: ACLU seeks information on Michigan program that allows cops to download information from smart phones belonging to stopped motorists.

CelleBriteThe Michigan State Police have a high-tech mobile forensics device that can be used to extract information from cell phones belonging to motorists stopped for minor traffic violations. The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Michigan last Wednesday demanded that state officials stop stonewalling freedom of information requests for information on the program.

Robotics

Submission + - Robot Throws First Pitch At Phillies Game (ibtimes.com)

RedEaredSlider writes: The first ball at the Phillies-Brewers game will get thrown by a robot — but Roy Halladay's job is still safe.

As part of an outreach program and the Phillies' "Science Day At The Ballpark," the University of Pennsylvania's School of Engineering and Applied Science is showcasing a robot made from a Segway and featuring an arm that acts more like a human throwing than an ordinary pitching machine.

A pitching machine functions more like a gun, firing a baseball in what amounts to a straight line. But the robot has an armature connected to a hand that was specifically designed for throwing. Another thing the robot can do is identify the strike zone.

Apple

Submission + - Toshiba forced to halve NAND output (eetimes.com)

An anonymous reader writes: Looks like earthquake problems may be starting to kick in as Toshiba has told customers it will have to halve its output of NAND flash memory in May and June because of a shortage of blank wafers and other materials, according to a report that referenced unnamed industry sources.Apple is heavy user of NAND flash memory.

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