http://slashdot.org/firehose.pl News for nerds, stuff that matters en-us Copyright 1997-2009, Geeknet, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 2009-12-22T04:33:13+00:00 Geeknet, Inc. help@slashdot.org Technology hourly 1 1970-01-01T00:00+00:00 http://a.fsdn.com/sd/topics/topicslashdot.gif http://slashdot.org/firehose.pl //slashdot.org/firehose.pl?op=view&id=7993066&from=rss It’s known that escaped fish from Norwegian salmon farms can interbreed with wild salmon, and thus must have changed the genetic and physical makeup of the country's famed wild salmon stocks. But how much? Biologists are trying to answer this question by breeding special fish families to determine the exact genetic differences between farmed and wild salmon stocks. sdfeed 2009-12-22T04:32:45+00:00 //slashdot.org/firehose.pl?op=view&id=7993062&from=rss The carcinogen aristolochic acid, which was found in many prescribed Chinese herbal products including Guan Mu Tong, is associated with an increased risk of urinary tract cancer, according to a new study. sdfeed 2009-12-22T04:32:34+00:00 //slashdot.org/firehose.pl?op=view&id=7993058&from=rss Revegetation efforts in a subarctic Quebec community show that not all plants respond favorably to the use of fertilizers. Agricultural researchers used organic and mineral fertilizers on three different species of plants with mixed results. Vegetation in the community is damaged because of land development and the use of all terrain vehicles. sdfeed 2009-12-22T04:32:22+00:00 //slashdot.org/firehose.pl?op=view&id=7993052&from=rss Racial and ethnic disparities in cancer survival are greatest for cancers that can be detected early and treated successfully, including breast and prostate cancer. Disparities are small or nonexistent for cancers that have more limited early detection and treatment options, such as pancreatic and lung cancer. sdfeed 2009-12-22T04:32:06+00:00 //slashdot.org/submission/1138238/Give-me-that-Microsoft-Religion---NOT?from=rss Microsoft appears to have become a cult or a religion. The Mad Hatterz 2009-12-22T04:21:44+00:00 //slashdot.org/submission/1138236/Cirugia-de-Queratocono?from=rss Instituto de Oftalmología especializado en cirugía y tratamiento de Queratocono aguseo 2009-12-22T04:20:54+00:00 //slashdot.org/submission/1138234/Download-Il-Natale-di-Rudolph-amp-Frosty-scaric?from=rss Tanto tempo fa, al Polo Nord, Lady Boreal assunse forma umana sconfiggendo il malvagio Re Winterbolt che aveva evocato la nebbia per ostacolare il volo di Babbo Natale durant, scarica Il Natale di Rudolph da http://www.filmisnow.it/ Anonymous Coward 2009-12-22T04:17:45+00:00 //slashdot.org/submission/1138232/Thin-Digital-Camera?from=rss Sony Cybershot and Olympus FE-20 is a thin type camera. Sony Cybershot camera is excellent for you who like to take pictures. This camera has high-resolution lens up to 8.1 Anonymous Coward 2009-12-22T04:15:05+00:00 //slashdot.org/submission/1138230/Representative-Matt-Shea-begins-his-2010-campaign?from=rss Rep. Matt Shea speaks out for State Sovereignty, State's Rights, Gun Rights and an end to Federal Government domination. savage1r 2009-12-22T04:12:13+00:00 //slashdot.org/submission/1138228/Peerless-Windows---Wooden?from=rss Established for 29 years, Peerless Windows is a leading supplier of windows and doors to West London. Sash Windows, timber and UPVc windows including double windows (double glazed). schorefi 2009-12-22T04:05:38+00:00 //slashdot.org/firehose.pl?op=view&id=7992318&from=rss Senator Dianne Feinstein introduced legislation to protect a million acres of the Mojave Desert in California by scuttling planned solar plants and wind farms. nytfeed 2009-12-22T03:53:06+00:00 //slashdot.org/firehose.pl?op=view&id=7992308&from=rss The White House is trying to address the vulnerability of banking, energy and communications systems to attacks. nytfeed 2009-12-22T03:52:54+00:00 //slashdot.org/firehose.pl?op=view&id=7992306&from=rss ABC and CBS are among the networks that are considering joining an Apple venture, people close to the talks said. nytfeed 2009-12-22T03:52:43+00:00 //slashdot.org/firehose.pl?op=view&id=7992302&from=rss Christopher Liddell helped cut costs at Microsoft, and with his new role as G.M.’s finance chief, he might be in the running for the top job at the automaker. nytfeed 2009-12-22T03:52:32+00:00 //slashdot.org/firehose.pl?op=view&id=7992290&from=rss Raj Rajaratnam and Danielle Chiesi were charged with securities fraud and conspiracy in an extensive insider trading ring. nytfeed 2009-12-22T03:52:16+00:00 //slashdot.org/submission/1138222/iPhone-and-Dropbox-are-perfect-marriage-says-one-c?from=rss Blogger and marriage celebrant, Eric Schwartz, says the combination of Dropbox and his iPhone has made his life more efficient whilst also bringing 21st century tech to the age-old tradition of marriage. davidmwilliams 2009-12-22T03:50:53+00:00 //slashdot.org/submission/1138220/Apple-Planning-a-Subscription-Based-TV-Service?from=rss Apple may be planning a subscription-based service, according to TechCrunch. From the article: Apple may be on the verge of gaining two key television network agreements, according to The Wall Street Journal. Specifically, CBS and Walt Disney (which runs ABC) are said to be considering a proposal by Apple to offer a subscription-based TV service over the Internet. Presumably, this would work through iTunes like all of Apple-based content, but also presumably it would work over Apple’s Apple TV device (though maybe a new version of it) to bring this content into the living room, where people are used to consuming it. awyeah 2009-12-22T03:48:51+00:00 //slashdot.org/submission/1138214/The-Trousers-of-Reality?from=rss 'The trousers of reality — Volume 1, Working Life' is indeed a book about finding balance and satisfaction in life work and play.The author's thesis can be applied to almost any discipline, but it is from his background as an IT consultant that most of his professional examples are drawn. He considers success in this field pretty broadly and addresses the technical, management, political, personal, and social aspects of the IT profession.Rather than expound upon the virtues of Yet Another Methodology or a Prescribed Practice, the author sets out to show that the wisdom and experiences of the last few millennia have lead to principles and practices that transcend particular methodologies or approaches and form the basis of success; that introspection and empathy will serve better than adherence to position and retreat behind logical argument; and that, ultimately, we all want similar outcomes — even if it's not obvious on the face of it.If you have ever been torn between deadlines and burnout, stretched between politics and technology, or simply wondered "How am I going to get through this?" I think that this book definitely has something to offer you. gregrolan 2009-12-22T03:29:58+00:00 //slashdot.org/submission/1138212/Coffee-Threatened?from=rss BBC reports that Dr. Aaron Davis of the Royal Botanical Gardens claims almost three-quarters of the world's wild coffee species are threatened, as a result of habitat loss and climate change. "Conserving the genetic diversity within this genus has implications for the sustainability of our daily cup, particularly as coffee plantations are highly susceptible to climate change." Anonymous Coward 2009-12-22T03:23:18+00:00 //slashdot.org/submission/1138210/Why-cant-Americans-make-things-?from=rss This two pages New Republic reports that "America can't make things because managers all learn finance instead of production"...Seen on Boing Boing. antdude 2009-12-22T03:22:24+00:00 //slashdot.org/submission/1138208/HotAimersoft-DVD-Ripper-for-Mac?from=rss Aimersoft DVD Ripper for Mac is an all-in-one and eay to use DVD ripping software that designed for Mac users (support Mac OS X Leopard). This best Mac DVD Ripper can help you copy DVD to computer and rip DVD to various video formats (including MP4, AVI, M4V, MOV, 3GP, MPG, FLV) and audio formats (MP3, M4A, AAC, WAV, OGG, APE, etc.) so you can easily rip DVD movies to iPhone/iPod/Zune/PSP/Apple TV/Cell Phone and other devices on Mac OS X. housepeng 2009-12-22T03:21:32+00:00 //slashdot.org/firehose.pl?op=view&id=7991546&from=rss The world needs humanoids, and Fuji Soft is heeding that call. It just unveiled its new humanoid line at the ever-popular All Japan Robot Tournament, and while the robot doesn't have a model name yet, one of the delightful personalities pictured above is named Sakura-Chan and both seem pretty keen on a bit of robo-Sumo. The mobility and capabilities of the bots seems pretty standard, with an LED visor for facial expressions, speech recognition and a camera for taking in this odd carbon-based world it finds itself in. What's more interesting is the Robovie-style off-the-shelf parts inside: Atom CPU, Ubuntu OS and WiFi, all of which are compatible with the Eclipse development environment. The robot should be hitting the streets (of Japan) in early 2010 for a supposedly competitive price. Video is after the break. Continue reading Fuji Soft's new humanoid is powered by Atom and Ubuntu Fuji Soft's new humanoid is powered by Atom and Ubuntu originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 21 Dec 2009 21:56:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. PermalinkPlastic Pals | Impress |Email this|Comments engfeed 2009-12-22T03:12:12+00:00 //slashdot.org/submission/1138206/CIO-make-2010-your-year-of-success?from=rss A new year is about to begin. The worst of the global recession appears over and technology leaders ought to steel themselves now to make 2010 a year where technology is put back on the radar. Make your strategies count with these seven steps. davidmwilliams 2009-12-22T03:08:28+00:00 //slashdot.org/submission/1138202/Google---The-Meaning-of-Open?from=rss At Google we believe that open systems win. They lead to more innovation, value, and freedom of choice for consumers, and a vibrant, profitable, and competitive ecosystem for businesses [...] in our industry there is no clear definition of what open really means. awyeah 2009-12-22T02:53:45+00:00 //slashdot.org/firehose.pl?op=view&id=7991218&from=rss The NY Times is reporting that the Chinese government appears to be raising the walls on the Great Firewall of China even higher, shutting down a bunch of sites, limiting the ability to let individuals put up their own websites, and completely restricting the ability to offer third party mobile content. Here's where it gets sneaky. The Chinese government claims that it's an effort to stop "piracy." And, indeed, some of the sites that were shut down appear to be sites related to file sharing. But this is great for the Chinese government -- because US lobbyists and diplomats have been complaining about Chinese "piracy" for ages, even as US diplomats have complained about free speech restrictions online in China. So, by hiding a more massive crackdown behind the claim that the government is really "cracking down on piracy," China knows that the US can't complain too much. After all, it's been demanding a crackdown on piracy for so long. So what if that "crackdown" also massively limits the ability of individuals to communicate freely online? Permalink | Comments | Email This Story techdirtfeed 2009-12-22T02:52:08+00:00