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Feed Map Predicting Spread Of Avian Flu (sciencedaily.com)

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Scientists examined data from the 2003 outbreak of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in the Netherlands and produce a model which can predict the probability of infection from one farm to another: the "transmission kernel." They also identify high-risk areas in the Netherlands and analyze various control strategies, concluding that in these regions an epidemic can only be brought to an end by massive culling of susceptible farms.
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Journal Journal: Jack Thompson is evil 1

Journal by fishdan

Jack Thompson is currently on Fox News blaming video games for the tragedy at Virginia Tech.

Jack said that it would be impossible to carry out a massacre of this proportion without training, and that he was sure when they examined the shooters computer, that "training" program like GTA would be find.
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Submission + - 22 Dead In Virginia Tech Shooting

Submitted by nexuspal
nexuspal writes: 22 confirmed dead at Virginia Tech. Shooter killed some at residence hall then two hours later killed others in classrooms. Worst school shooting in US history. CNN Link
The Internet

Submission + - New vote on .xxx Internet address nears

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Billosaur
Billosaur writes: "ICANN is once more set to vote on the creation of the .xxx Internet address. Though the proposal has been voted down by ICANN's board twice before, ICM Registry Inc., the group behind those previous proposals, resubmitted it after they "agreed to hire independent organizations to monitor porn sites' compliance with the new rules, which would be developed by a separate body called the International Foundation for Online Responsibility." Once more the proposal has led to pornographers and religious groups finding themselves on the same side, the porn industry worried that the domain would lead to government controls, the religious groups worried it would make access too easy and allow porn to expand even further onto the Internet."
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Journal Journal: Someday I will make it!

Journal by purpleraison

I hope some day I will make it into the big league of Slashdot and be able to moderate a few posts! Some day.... [dream sequence fades in]

Then I will be someone, and mama will love me again!!
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Journal Journal: Slashdotters need Help with Story Submissions 7

Journal by drinkypoo

While I am perhaps not the best person to talk about this as I've only had one submission accepted, my recent time spent with the Firehose has demonstrated to me that most people have a hard time crafting an acceptable story submission, in spite of the numerous examples on the front page. The following is just a list of hints and tips that might help someone assemble a story submission that makes sense.
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Journal Journal: Good reasoning 2

Journal by Marxist Hacker 42
I finally heard a good excuse for Haliburton to move to Dubai. Apparently we don't have an extradition treaty there. So if the Democrats finally get off their ass and start prosecuting war profiteering, the CEO of Haliburton will be able to avoid extradition.
Space

Submission + - Stephen Hawking says universe created from nothing

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mr_3ntropy
mr_3ntropy writes: "Speaking to a sold out crowd at the Berkeley Physics Oppenheimer Lecture, Hawking said yesterday that he now believes the universe spontaneously popped into existence from nothing. He said more work is needed to prove this but we have time because "Eternity is a very long time, especially towards the end."
Webcast available here.(Realplayer or Real Alternative required)
This quote is at the very end of the lecture A transcript would have been helpful, but I couldn't find one available yet.
Very difficult to grasp and accept this idea, but interesting for those of us who constantly wonder about the origins of the universe."

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