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Comment Re:HIV? (Score 1) 414

by Feanil on Thursday August 11, 2011 @08:07AM (#37054376) Attached to: New Drug Could Cure Nearly Any Viral Infection

It's much harder to get access to HIV for lab testing than it is to get say H1N1 or some of the other viruses tested. But now that they have shown some effectiveness with their process, I would not be surprised if that is future work they are going to try to do.

Model-View-Controller — Misunderstood and Misused 221

Posted by kdawson on Tuesday December 02, 2008 @04:36PM from the more-mvc-than-thou dept.

paradox1x writes "Malcolm Tredinnick shares a terrific rant against the misunderstanding and misuse of the Model-View-Controller design pattern. In particular he takes issue with the notion that Django should be considered an MVC framework. He says that 'It's as valid as saying it's a "circus support mechanism," since the statement is both true, in some contexts, and false in others (you can definitely use Django-based code to help run your circus; stop looking so skeptical).' I'm not sure I agree with the entire piece, but it is a very good read." We recently discussed another look at the bending and stretching of MVC patterns in the world of Web development.

Comment Re:The Next Test... (Score 1) 532

by Feanil on Tuesday December 02, 2008 @04:27PM (#25965055) Attached to: Teacher Sells Ads On Tests

People would get so hungry during every quiz and test. Obesity number go up even more.

Replacing Metal Detectors With Brain Scans 327

Posted by kdawson on Tuesday December 02, 2008 @03:51PM from the what-is-it-you-intend dept.

Zordak writes "CNN has up a story about several Israeli firms that want to replace metal detectors at airports with biometric readings. For example, with funding from TSA and DHS, 'WeCU ([creepily] pronounced "We See You") Technologies, employs a combination of infra-red technology, remote sensors and imagers, and flashing of subliminal images, such as a photo of Osama bin Laden. Developers say the combination of these technologies can detect a person's reaction to certain stimuli by reading body temperature, heart rate and respiration — signals a terrorist unwittingly emits before he plans to commit an attack.' Sensors may be embedded in the carpet, seats, and check-in screens. The stated goal is to read a passenger's 'intention' in a manner that is 'more fair, more effective and less expensive' than traditional profiling. But not to worry! WeCU's CEO says, 'We don't want you to feel that you are being interrogated.' And you may get through security in 20 to 30 seconds."

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