The story is here because they made a sweet video game! It plays a bit better than the previous Mario game too.

They might even create a major console release sometime in the future if they keep advancing. Of course, it would be for a game cube or something antiquated.

I agree that UHD will probably not be be a huge benefit for popular television viewing, e.g., sitcoms, action films, reality tv. However, some viewers may enjoy UHD systems if the interface allowed them to zoom in on specific locations in extreme detail, e.g., sporting events, nature films, etc.

I would imagine that, like many technologies that advance to extreme levels, there will be specialized uses, e.g., medical videos, nature films, security cams, or any other video in which the content or application might benefit from additional detail.

Ok, I had a 4.0 for my Ph.D. (but then again who doesn't?). Results may vary but here's what worked for me:

1. Stay awake. This is not a joke and is easier said than done.
2. Go to ALL classes. Taking notes is difficult if you missed something from a previous class. You also build up a stronger tolerance for staying awake.
3. Pre-read all instructional materials BEFORE class. This allows for the course materials to be somewhat familiar, perhaps a bit more interesting and increases the likelihood of point number 1.
4. Contribute to course discussions, i.e., raise your hand and talk, ask questions. Helps ensure point #1.
5. Buy a decent audio recorder and use it. Hide it if the teacher doesn't like it. This helps with the review of long lectures and is a backup in case point #1 fails.
6. Highlight your notes & key points in books.
7. If in an online or hybrid course, post more than necessary. Be active!
8. Find relevance in the instructional materials, no matter how useless they may seem. Hold back your sarcasm and try to accept that highly educated scholars put together the curriculum for the purpose of educating you, not making the university money. Upper level courses typically have lower enrollment and universities often take a hit on them financially.
9. Do NOT take notes on your laptop unless you have EXTREME discipline! The temptation for solitaire, WoW, and Slashdot may overwhelm you.

Education is often wasted on the young so things could go very smoothly if you have gained maturity and discipline with age.

Ok, the most important aspect is for you to pick episodes that you like because your enthusiasm will be contagious like the Tarellian plague. Second, you might want to throw in a few silly episodes, something...that...shows...Shatner's...acting...skills... Newer episodes will win for special effects, older episodes will win for cult factor. Good stories are mixed amongst all of the series.

My wife loves all Star Trek except the original episodes which is a bit frustrating because the originals are my favorite. But everyone is different and you can't force someone to like something. Just expose them to it and let their own interests carry them onward where no man has gone before!

How can you be a programmer and never messed with one of the simplest languages? Don't you have any curiosity? Don't you go home and have a little fun messing around with some new code occasionally?

It is of little wonder that a company would drop a 30-something with a lack of curiosity to hire a 20-something any day of the week.

While Sony was obviously hacked into some time ago, I've made it about 5 years without my PS3 being hacked (as far as I know). I will admit that there is a risk that Internet TVs may be hacked but I actually have a little bit of faith that the such devices could be made right. Of course, that may just be me being naive.

On the other hand, if you just drop windows on the TV and make it into a glorified laptop then we have a problem. Of course, there is always the option of using software that resets the default settings after each use, e.g., ghost & deepfreeze.

As you've raised a child to adulthood, I'm a bit surprised that you didn't double down on that bet.

That might work in a business but public schools do not have the ability to fire their students for not performing. Private schools on the other hand, should be leading the way because dismissal for poor grades and/or discipline is an option for them.

Also, software that provides individualized instruction is still rather limited when put into place in the field and usually very expensive. Put a kid on a computer with a program like Plato installed every day for a couple of hours and you will have Broadway theatre like you would not believe!

Not just any female form, a ginger!

It depends upon which season. Having recently watched the first season with Doctor #1, Susan (the Doctor's granddaughter) did enough running, screaming, and other hysterics to make the viewer want to gouge out their eyes. However, such antics contributed to making the first Doctor something of a celebrity in his day.

FTFA:

Why OO C? Because it worked, because they new how to use it, because they knew it would throw Kaspersky for a loop, because they thought it was cool. There are many many reasons and they do not all have to be logical.

Kaspersky experts might want to consider that the programming wheel of life may have turned and that what was once old-school is now new-school. Whose to say that the under-estimated script-kiddies cannot grow up to be formidable adults with a whole new bag of tricks?

Why not make it interactive by using interactive response devices, that is, clickers? They aren't applicable for every type of presentation but if you are looking for feedback from the staff, they can work very well. Sure, a set might set your company back a few thousand dollars but they work pretty good for keeping your audience awake.

You can try cell phone polling alternatives if you want to save a buck as well but the cell phone polling option does not go over so well with some folks. They just don't want to be bothered to pull out their cell phone unless they are texting someone.

I'm not sure if they will work in conjunction with pizza & hot wings during a lunch presentation.

This argument has good intentions but is fundamentally flawed. There are cetain things that children must learn at certain ages. To support your point, however, there are cetain things that cannot be taught at certain ages because the mind has not properly developed.

Ok, this is a nice sentiment for an adult but what about a 4 year old? What about an 8 year old? What about a 12 year old?

Playing is a nice way to learn how to count change. Learning advanced topics requires serious effort.

Your comments on cultural traditions being passed on from generation to generation in the American educational system have merit. Unfortunately, your comment should be ranked as "troll" because if you actually work in public education then you should also understand the reasoning for having unions. Although there are many problems with teacher unions, ditching tenure would result in teachers losing the ability to criticize poor administrators. School administrators are well known for promoting personal agendas that go against the interests of students. The assessment of teachers and the nuturing of student interest in the learning process are nice sentiments but neither observable nor measurable. Examples:

*Student will demonstrate a thirst for knowledge
* Student will be a productive member of society

or combine them:
*Student will demonstrate a thirst for knowledge by being a productive member of society

Tell me how you will evaluate that with anything but a tombstone epitaph.

My students who live on campus will receive disciplinary action for downloading music via torrent or whatever program they are using. They are required to attend a couple sessions on the illegal nature of their activities. The sessions including watching a few videos & sign some papers saying their sorry or some such nonsense. I've had 3 or 4 claim this has happened.