knuxed - Slashdot User

Comment Is this just a paranoia phase? (Score 1) 382

by knuxed on Sunday March 09, 2008 @12:46AM (#22690648) Attached to: Japan IDs All Its Citizens

I really dont see whats the big deal in terms of ID.In Malaysia and Singapore,there have been ID cards since the 40's and people have not riled up against it.No,we have not complained about it and no we have not thrown a tantrum about it.Is it just a US and time phase of paranoia or is there anything to be genuinely concerned about?

Submission + - MIT finds cure for fear (pressesc.com)

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Doom con runs away

on Monday July 16, 2007 @12:03AM

Doom con runs away writes: "MIT biochemists have identified a molecular mechanism behind fear, and successfully cured it in mice, according to an article in the journal Nature Neuroscience. They did this by inhibiting a kinase, an enzyme that change proteins, called Cdk5, which facilitates the extinction of fear learned in a particular context."

Submission + - Venezula to produce its own Linux PCs (digitaltippingpoint.com)

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christian.einfeldt

on Saturday June 16, 2007 @02:59AM

christian.einfeldt writes: "The Venezuelan Government announced the roll-out of four different models of Linux-powered consumer computers, consisting of three desktop models and one notebook model. Brand-named "Bolivarian Computers", these computers will be will be produced by a joint venture of a Chinese company named Lang Chao and the Venezuelan Ministry of Light Industry and Commerce. The goal of the project is to jump start a domestic IT industry and become an IT exporter. According to Chris Carlson of Venezuelanalysis.com,

'Until now Venezuela has always imported computers both from well-known brands and generic brands from the developed world. With this new venture the Venezuelan government hopes to diversify national production, integrate national productive chains, and work towards technological independence for the country.'
The computers will first be assembled in Venezula out of Chinese-built parts, but the joint venture plans on substituting domestic-made parts by the end of the year."

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