Comment Re:I have filed a NASA ASRA Report! (Score 1) 148
This has nothing to do with ASRA reports.
Trent Reznor Says "Steal My Music" 637
THX-1138 writes "A few months ago, Trent Reznor (frontman of the band Nine Inch Nails), was in Australia doing an interview when he commented on the outrageous prices of CDs there. Apparently now his label, Universal Media Group is angry at him for having said that. During a concert last night, he told fans, '...Has anyone seen the price come down? Okay, well, you know what that means — STEAL IT. Steal away. Steal and steal and steal some more and give it to all your friends and keep on stealin'. Because one way or another these mother****ers will get it through their head that they're ripping people off and that's not right.'"
Journal Journal: High price of free email 1
It appears that AOL, Microsoft, and Yahoo are all blocking email subscriptions to Truthout, a website devoted to liberal politics:
Submission + - Will .NET cause the downfall of Microsoft Windows?
Justin writes: "Steve Wiseman from IntelliAdmin has a theory that .NET will cause the eventual downfall of Windows His idea is that the nature of .NET gives windows a permanent competitive disadvantage over Apple and Linux that will never be overcome by faster hardware."
Submission + - 'Benny Hill' (and others) going off air in the USA
solitas writes: The Telegraph reports that the BBC, and BBC America, are pulling programs such as 'The Benny Hill Show', 'The Avengers', and 'The Prisoner' because "...We are now going to focus exclusively on bringing US audiences the very best in contemporary British programming ...It's what the BBC does best ...our job is to reflect contemporary Britain and all the cool shows coming out." — despite it being that all those shows (and others) are still in demand by Americans.
Feed Need Oxygen? Cells Know How To Spend And Save (sciencedaily.com)
Researchers at Johns Hopkins have discovered how cells fine-tune their oxygen use to make do with whatever amount is available at the moment.
Feed Tumors Stopped From Spreading In Mice (sciencedaily.com)
A research team reports that radiation and chemotherapy increase circulating levels of the growth factor TGF-beta, circulating cancer cells, and tumor metastases in a mouse model of metastatic breast cancer.
Submission + - Linux iPod Virus Discovered
The Daily WTF writes: "Do you run Linux on your iPod? If so, it could be vulnerable to a newly discovered proof-of-concept virus. Alas, it's not quite as user friendly as Windows viruses — even F-Secure had to get help from Kaspersky Labs to get the virus to run — so it's unlikely that either Linux or Apple will ever be able to challenge Microsoft's dominance in malware compatibility. Both iPod Linux users have been warned to keep a look out for tell-tale signs of the virus: a "You're infected" message accompanied by a small picture of Tux."
Mathematician Predicts Yankees To Dominate 170
anthemaniac writes "Computerized projections in sports are nothing new, but Bruce Bukiet of the New Jersey Institute of Technology has developed a model that seems to work pretty well. He projects how many games a Major League Baseball team will win by factoring in how each hitter ought to do against each pitcher in every game. His crystal ball says the Yankees will win 110 games this year, a pretty safe bet, many might agree. But he also projects all the divisional winners. He claims to be right more than wrong in five of the past six years."
RIAA Attacks Sites Participating in Its Own Campaign 384
An anonymous reader writes "The RIAA is once again at their old tricks. The band Nine Inch Nails has intentionally 'leaked' songs via USB keys hidden at restrooms during their current European tour. Sites hosting the songs are now being sent cease and desist orders. 'Ironically, with its numerous pirated downloads available, the whole album has not leaked yet. According to a source, the only leaks are the ones Reznor approved himself. And whether he realizes it or not, Reznor may be building a new option for presenting music that augments the existing CD/tour scenario.'"
Submission + - RIAA sues sites hosting leaked Year Zero tracks
no reason to be here writes: "The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), which has become notorious for suing anyone from high school students to retirees for downloading music from the web, has gone after web sites such as Idolator that have posted leaked songs from the upcoming NINE INCH NAILS album, "Year Zero". The problem, however, is that the tracks were leaked intentionally. Several songs from the album were left on computer hard drives at venues on the band's current European tour, with fans finding and posting them on the web for others to download and swap. According to Billboard.com, the RIAA sent cease-and-desist emails to web sites that posted the tracks, leading one industry source to say, "These f***ing idiots are going after a campaign that the label signed off on."
RIAA Announces New Campus Lawsuit Strategy 299
An anonymous reader writes "The RIAA is once again revising their lawsuit strategy, and will now be sending college students and others "pre-lawsuit letters." People will now be able to settle for a discount. How nice."
Newton's Ghost Haunts Apple's iPhone 381
PetManimal writes "David Haskin has looked back at why the Newton failed in the early PDA market, and warns that Apple may be setting itself up for a similar failure with the iPhone. The iPhone shares with the Newton a hefty starting price, and Joe Public may not be so keen on the cost, as recent survey data suggests. Moreover, the iPhone will have to deal with two additional factors that were not issues for the Newton: Competition, and wireless service providers: 'Besides overcharging for iPhone, Apple faces significant competition, something it didn't face in 1993 when it launched Newton. And you can bet that competition from the likes of Samsung and LG will both be good (although probably not as good as iPhone) and most assuredly cheaper... I'm more convinced than ever that, after an initial frenzy of publicity and sales to early adopters, iPhone sales will be unspectacular. If Apple doesn't respond quickly by lowering the price and making nice to AT&T..., iPhone may well become Apple's next Newton.'"
Surveillance Cameras Get Smarter 186
kog777 writes to mention that the IB Times is taking a look at where surveillance camera technology is headed. Soon researchers tell us that cameras will be available that not only record, but are able to interpret what they see. "The advancements have already been put to work. For example, cameras in Chicago and Washington can detect gunshots and alert police. Baltimore installed cameras that can play a recorded message and snap pictures of graffiti sprayers or illegal dumpers. In the commercial market, the gaming industry uses camera systems that can detect facial features, according to Bordes. Casinos use their vast banks of security cameras to hunt cheating gamblers who have been flagged before."
Scientology Critic Arrested After 6 Years 1046
destinyland writes "Friday police arrested 64-year-old Keith Henson. In 2000 after picketing a Scientology complex, he was arrested as a threat because of a joke Usenet post about "Tom Cruise Missiles." He fled to Canada after being found guilty of "interfering" with a religion, and spent the next 6 years living as a fugitive. Besides being a digital encryption and free speech advocate, he's one of the original Burr-Brown/Texas Instruments researchers and a co-founder of the Space Colony movement."
