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Submission + - "Vista" name patented by a french TV produ (20minutes.fr)

Anonymous Coward writes: "As desribed by this article (in french, sorry...), the name "Vista" was chosen and trademarked in 2003 by a french TV producer, Philippe Gildas, for most media (including he web). Apparently, he is trying to put up some TV program for elders.

Microsoft was contacted multiple times about the name conflict, but declined to comment.

Will the Redmond software company offer a Novell-like "patent-protection" to the french producer, enabling him to use Linux on his VHS recorder? Will P. Gildas surrender to heavy monetary bombing? Will future U.S.A. president McCain (and his Ballmer sidekick) discover WMD hidden in Gildas' office, next to his written admission of ties with french-fries eating terrorists?"

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Journal Journal: [Z80] Infra red 2


Now the world has gone to bed,
Darkness won't engulf my head,
I can see by infra-red,
How I hate the night

-- Marvin the Paranoid Android

So, for the wind vane I want to make, I need some method of measuring the angular deflection of the vane within 10 degrees, so to turn it into a wind direction.

Feed Meraki announces solar-powered WiFi kit (engadget.com)

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Solar-powered WiFi isn't exactly anything new, but upstart Meraki looks to be doing its best to make it more accessible to the general public, today announcing a new outdoor wireless repeater with a solar panel to keep it running. Designed to be used with Meraki's existing Mini WiFi router, the repeater will let you beam a signal up to 700 feet away which, at just $99 a pop, would make a neighborhood-wide WiFi network a relatively low-cost affair. Unfortunately, there's no word just yet on what the solar panel accessory will cost, although Meraki says it'll "clearly be the most affordable option on the market." We shouldn't have to wait too much longer for that key detail, however, as the entire kit's set to ship sometime late this summer.

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Feed Preserving Library Of Congress' Treasures Is Goal Of Researcher (sciencedaily.com)

The Library of Congress has no shortage of reading materials with more than 134 million items in its collection. This summer, a chemist will use his knowledge of cellulose, a key component of paper, to help the world's largest library find ways of preserving its vast treasure trove of books, manuscripts, maps, newspapers and pamphlets, many of which are irreplaceable.

Feed Divorce Increases Risk Of Ritalin Use (sciencedaily.com)

Divorce puts children at higher risk of Ritalin use compared to kids whose parents stay together, says new research by a sociologist, who cautions that this doesn't necessarily mean that divorce is harmful to a child.

Feed Modeling The Restless Brain (sciencedaily.com)

Neuroscientists have demonstrated that the shape and pattern of the idle brain's fluctuations are determined by its neuroanatomy. Their research also shows how slow 5- to 10-second fluctuations of activity emerge naturally from much faster, chaotic neural interactions that typically last only a few milliseconds.

Feed Geoengineering: A Quick Fix With Big Risks (sciencedaily.com)

Radical steps to engineer Earth's climate by blocking sunlight could drastically cool the planet, but could just as easily worsen the situation if these projects fail or are suddenly halted, according to a new computer modeling study.
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Journal SPAM: The Benefits of Advertising with Adsense

Adsense is a great marketing method that can be quite effective for your business. It involves advertisements for your business being posted on the websites of others. In a world where millions access the internet every day, this type of marketing is very effective.

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