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Comment Re:Massive "scale" is the appropriate term... (Score 1) 304

Actually, given the consistent spiking at specific grades on the ISC and ICSE charts, there may be some significant "grace" marking going on, and not just at the pass mark, I'm talking larger than normal shifts between valid marks (around the 70's and 90's). Both the ISC and ICSE tests are 40 questions on every subject, so there shouldn't be any marks at 96, 98 and 99 too, yet those graphs suggest that some students did get those marks.

Comment Apple may have a problem, Houston... (Score 5, Informative) 316

Apple might have a hard time asking for more money from that judgment when Samsung has valid claims which could lead to a retrial.

http://www.groklaw.net/pdf4/ApplevSamsung-1990Samsung50and59motions.pdf

Of note: the table of references point to cases of jury misconduct, even though the arguments by Samsung were redacted. Bet on this judgment being tossed out fast.

Games

Submission + - Best and Worst Gaming Trends of 2011 (goozernation.com)

kube00 writes: 2011 was a good year for gaming. Some of the better trends included day 1 sales and being able to pick up that AAA game for less then $60. The bad trends included Project $10, services like Origin, and forcing gamers to keep a constant internet connection.
Your Rights Online

Submission + - Congress members attempting to distance themselves (bbc.co.uk)

Local ID10T writes: "According to the BBC:

Eight US lawmakers have withdrawn their backing from anti-piracy laws, amid "blackout" protests on thousands of internet sites.

The list of senators no longer backing PIPA includes Senator Marco Rubio (R) from Florida, Senator Roy Blunt (R) from Missouri, Utah Senator Orrin Hatch (R), and Senator Ben Cardin (D) of Maryland.

In the House of Representatives, Ben Quayle (R) of Arizona, Lee Terry (R) of Nebraska, Dennis Ross (R) of Florida, and Tim Holden (D) of Pennsylvania said they were no longer supporting SOPA.

Not a good day to be associated with killing the internet I guess..."

Intel

Submission + - Intel Offers Protection Plan For Overclockers (hothardware.com)

MojoKid writes: "Intel today unveiled a pilot program that provides warranty protection to overclockers in the event they get a little bit overzealous with pushing the pedal to the metal. For a fee, Intel will provide a one-time replacement of certain processors that are damaged by overclocking and/or over-volting. It's completely optional and in addition to the original three-year standard warranty that already applies to Intel's retail boxed processors. Intel isn't yet ready to flat-out endorse overclocking but the Santa Clara chip maker is perfectly content to provide a "limited remedy if issues arise as a result of an enthusiast's decision to enable overclocking," for a modest fee, of course. The deal applies to only to certain Extreme Edition and K-series (unlocked) processors currently, in Intel's Core i7 and Core i5 families."
Piracy

Submission + - Hollywood Moguls Stop Obama Donations Over SOPA (deadline.com)

bonch writes: Hollywood studio chiefs are withholding donations to the Obama campaign after the White House expressed concerns over certain restrictions in the SOPA legislation. Taking it as a 'declaration of war,' studio execs have expressed outrage privately and publicly, with Robert Murdoch writing on Twitter: 'So Obama has thrown in his lot with Silicon Valley paymasters who threaten all software creators with piracy, plain thievery.'
Cloud

Submission + - German Hackers plan satellite DR solution (informationweek.com)

EliSowash writes: "In a move that gives cloud-based Disaster Recovery a whole new perspective, a trio of German hackers have put together a plan to build a space antenna that will keep the Web up and running in case of an event that affects its availability. "The hacker community needs a fallback infrastructure in case of natural and economic disaster to stay connected," according to their site."
Microsoft

Submission + - Microsoft to Offer 'Flight' For Free This Spring (itproportal.com)

hypnosec writes: Microsoft's Flight Simulator series, which was in dormant state until now, will see a re-launch this spring and that too for free. The name of this series will be simply "Flight" and players will have free access to the digital sky with this simulator. In other words, it will be available as a free download; however, the user would need to buy additional content to enhance their experience. The content that can be purchased includes aircraft as well as new environments. Microsoft states that the most amazing part of this game is the user can experience some real life locations like Big Island of Hawaii along with "region-specific weather patterns, foliage, terrain and landmarks".

Find the video here: http://youtu.be/I43UOjdhIpg

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