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Some People Just Never Learn 327

Posted by Zonk from the i-could-use-a-dose-of-anti-a1 dept.
Iddo Genuth writes "German scientists recently showed what many of us suspected but could not prove — some people just don't learn. The German researchers have found a genetic factor that affects our ability to learn from our errors. The scientists demonstrated that men carrying the A1 mutation are less successful at learning to avoid mistakes than men who do not carry this genetic mutation. This finding has the potential to improve our understanding of the causes of addictive and compulsive behaviors."
Biotech

Proof That Practice Does Make Perfect 142

Posted by Soulskill from the its-just-like-falling-off-a-bike dept.
eldavojohn sends us an article about a discovery by Carnegie Mellon researchers that explains why repetitive studying or training is effective. Previous research had suggested the opposite, which ran counter to nearly everyone's personal experience. Scientists hope that this information will help us to learn more about diseases which affect the memory, such as Alzheimer's. From the article: "In a series of experiments the researchers blocked different receptors, including NMDA, to see the receptors' effect on long-term neural stimulation. They found that while the NMDA receptor is required to begin neural strengthening, a second neurotransmitter receptor -- the metabotropic glutamate (mGlu) receptor -- comes into play after this first phase of cellular learning. ...blocking mGlu receptors caused strengthening to stop."
The Courts

New Attorneys Fee Decision Against RIAA 144

Posted by Zonk from the maybe-you-should-reconsider-your-strategy dept.
NewYorkCountryLawyer writes "The RIAA has gotten slammed again, this time in Oregon, as the Magistrate Judge in Atlantic v. Andersen has ruled that Tanya Andersen's motion for attorneys fees should be granted. The Magistrate, in his 15-page decision, noted that, despite extensive pretrial discovery proceedings, 'when plaintiffs dismissed their claims in June 2007, they apparently had no more material evidence to support their claims than they did when they first contacted defendant in February 2005.....' and concluded that 'Copyright holders generally, and these plaintiffs specifically, should be deterred from prosecuting infringement claims as plaintiffs did in this case.' This is the same case in which (a) the RIAA insisted on interrogating Ms. Andersen's 10-year-old girl at a face-to-face deposition, (b) the defendant filed RICO counterclaims against the record companies, and (c) the defendant recently converted her RICO case into a class action"
Music

University of Ohio Abandons Students Attacked by RIAA 242

Posted by Zonk from the just-have-to-run-faster-than-the-hafling dept.
newtley writes "The University of Ohio was putting a brave face on being #1 on the RIAA hit list, but it now appears they have caved in to RIAA intimidation. Now, 'It appears that many institutions are simply prepared to wash their hands, refusing even to question the tactics of the industry,' let alone giving students meaningful legal assistance, says Ohio lawyer Joe Hazelbaker. He's written to OU associate director of legal affairs Barbara Nalazek saying, 'Ohio University has an obligation to protect the privacy of its students and their records, which includes directory information.' The Recording Industry vs. The People blog is hosting a letter universities whose students being attacked might want to consider."

Comment Re:Past experience (Score 1) 363

by Sirinus (#9041485) Attached to: Coming Soon to a Wireless Hotspot Near You: Ads
Over here in england, I believe we too have a stable base of 'free' providers - they make their money from recieving a portion of the 1 penny a minute the telco charges us to use the phone line. Getting back on topic - employees, infastructure, bandwidth *all* cost money. So other than adverts, or straight up charging, how else can these companies('free' ISPs) stay in the black? I'd much rather have an ad supported, stable backup service/'free' wifi for out-and-about than have to plug in and dial up. ...but then, the next question is, can we trust that these companies arn't going to suddenly turn around and introduce a pay model?

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