How to detect lies - body language, reactions, speech patterns: "Introduction to Detecting Lies:
The following techniques to telling if someone is lying are often used by police, and security experts. This knowledge is also useful for managers, employers, and for anyone to use in everyday situations where telling the truth from a lie can help prevent you from being a victim of fraud/scams and other deceptions."
27.5.05
Guardian Unlimited | Special reports | Bird flu virus 'close to pandemic'
Guardian Unlimited | Special reports | Bird flu virus 'close to pandemic': "A leading scientist warned yesterday that the avian flu virus is on the point of mutating into a pandemic disease and says that current estimates that such a pandemic could cause 7.5m deaths may understate the threat.
His warnings come as experts writing in today's edition of Nature voice concerns about the world's inability to manufacture sufficient vaccines for a pandemic and warn of the impact that the virus - H5N1 - could have on the global economy."
His warnings come as experts writing in today's edition of Nature voice concerns about the world's inability to manufacture sufficient vaccines for a pandemic and warn of the impact that the virus - H5N1 - could have on the global economy."
26.5.05
New Scientist 11 steps to a better brain - Features
New Scientist 11 steps to a better brain - Features: "It doesn't matter how brainy you are or how much education you've had - you can still improve and expand your mind. Boosting your mental faculties doesn't have to mean studying hard or becoming a reclusive book worm. There are lots of tricks, techniques and habits, as well as changes to your lifestyle, diet and behaviour that can help you flex your grey matter and get the best out of your brain cells. And here are 11 of them."
Guardian Unlimited | The Guardian | French fries protester regrets war jibe
Guardian Unlimited | The Guardian | French fries protester regrets war jibe: "
It was a culinary rebuke that echoed around the world, heightening the sense of tension between Washington and Paris in the run-up to the invasion of Iraq. But now the US politician who led the campaign to change the name of french fries to 'freedom fries' has turned against the war.
Walter Jones, the Republican congressman for North Carolina who was also the brains behind french toast becoming freedom toast in Capitol Hill restaurants, told a local newspaper the US went to war 'with no justification'."
It was a culinary rebuke that echoed around the world, heightening the sense of tension between Washington and Paris in the run-up to the invasion of Iraq. But now the US politician who led the campaign to change the name of french fries to 'freedom fries' has turned against the war.
Walter Jones, the Republican congressman for North Carolina who was also the brains behind french toast becoming freedom toast in Capitol Hill restaurants, told a local newspaper the US went to war 'with no justification'."
DRUDGE REPORT FLASH 2004�
DRUDGE REPORT FLASH 2004�: "Helen Thomas Rides White House Press Sec: 'Were we invited into Iraq?'"
25.5.05
Discovery Channel :: News :: Robot Recreates Human Speech
Discovery Channel :: News :: Robot Recreates Human Speech: "May 20, 2005— The only robot that uses human-like organs to mimic speech was unveiled recently by engineers at Waseda University in Tokyo, Japan.
Not only does the Waseda Talker 4, or WT-4, provide scientists with deeper insights into how the brain controls speech, it could lead to new methods and instruments of communication for people who cannot speak."
Not only does the Waseda Talker 4, or WT-4, provide scientists with deeper insights into how the brain controls speech, it could lead to new methods and instruments of communication for people who cannot speak."
24.5.05
New Scientist Breaking News - Human-powered hydrofoil seeks jumpy riders
New Scientist Breaking News - Human-powered hydrofoil seeks jumpy riders: "The first human-powered commercial hydrofoil, resembling a bizarre cross between a pogo stick and a jet ski, has gone on sale.
Riders operate the 'Pumpabike' by bouncing up and down on a small platform at the rear of the contraption, whilst holding onto a steering column at the front.
In doing so, they can reach speeds of up to 16 knots (30 kilometres per hour), says inventor Mike Puzey, who is based in Johannesburg, South Africa. Puzey’s design has no propeller and involves no pedalling. Instead, thrust comes entirely from the hydrofoils beneath the craft.
The vehicle is made from plastic and aluminium, and weighs just 14 kilograms. It has two hydrofoils, a large rear one that generates 80% of the lift, and a smaller one at the front for steering and stability. Each craft costs between $800 and $1200, depending on its configuration and where you buy it"
Riders operate the 'Pumpabike' by bouncing up and down on a small platform at the rear of the contraption, whilst holding onto a steering column at the front.
In doing so, they can reach speeds of up to 16 knots (30 kilometres per hour), says inventor Mike Puzey, who is based in Johannesburg, South Africa. Puzey’s design has no propeller and involves no pedalling. Instead, thrust comes entirely from the hydrofoils beneath the craft.
The vehicle is made from plastic and aluminium, and weighs just 14 kilograms. It has two hydrofoils, a large rear one that generates 80% of the lift, and a smaller one at the front for steering and stability. Each craft costs between $800 and $1200, depending on its configuration and where you buy it"
23.5.05
National Post
National Post: "QUEBEC (CP) - Quebec researchers have created a new lens they say could revolutionize photography by allowing the smallest cameras to take crystal-clear zoom photos.
The new lens, five times thinner than a sheet of paper, can zoom and focus with no moving parts, potentially eliminating the distortion caused by digital zoom and the bulky glass of conventional optical lens.
Tigran Galstian, an engineer and physicist at Laval University who has patented the new lens, says his invention could drastically improve the blurry photos taken by small cameras.
Galstian said the lens would work in cellphone cameras that take notoriously poor quality images.
'We have found an elegant and simple solution,' said Galstian, who is now looking for an industrial partner to help build a prototype and overcome remaining technical hurdles."
The new lens, five times thinner than a sheet of paper, can zoom and focus with no moving parts, potentially eliminating the distortion caused by digital zoom and the bulky glass of conventional optical lens.
Tigran Galstian, an engineer and physicist at Laval University who has patented the new lens, says his invention could drastically improve the blurry photos taken by small cameras.
Galstian said the lens would work in cellphone cameras that take notoriously poor quality images.
'We have found an elegant and simple solution,' said Galstian, who is now looking for an industrial partner to help build a prototype and overcome remaining technical hurdles."
21.5.05
'Star Wars' Grosses $50M in Single Day - Yahoo! News
'Star Wars' Grosses $50M in Single Day - Yahoo! News: "LOS ANGELES - The last of the 'Star Wars' movies has done what no movie in history has ever accomplished — sold $50 million worth of tickets in a single day."
20.5.05
The Globe and Mail: After 330 years, natives no longer banned in Boston
The Globe and Mail: After 330 years, natives no longer banned in Boston: "Boston — The Massachusetts legislature repealed a 330-year-old law Thursday that barred native Americans from entering Boston and has long irked area tribes — even though it hasn't been enforced."
15.5.05
BBC NEWS | World | Lion Mutilates 42 Midgets in Cambodian Ring-Fight
BBC NEWS | World | Lion Mutilates 42 Midgets in Cambodian Ring-Fight: "The fight was called in only 12 minutes, after which 28 fighters were declared dead, while the other 14 suffered severe injuries including broken bones and lost limbs, rendering them unable to fight back.
Sihamoni was quoted before the fight stating that he felt since his fighters out-numbered the lion 42 to 1, that they “… could out-wit and out-muscle [it].”
Unfortunately, he was wrong."
Sihamoni was quoted before the fight stating that he felt since his fighters out-numbered the lion 42 to 1, that they “… could out-wit and out-muscle [it].”
Unfortunately, he was wrong."
11.5.05
Alcohol, sex in a memorable relationship / Study shows certain men aroused with suggestion of booze
Alcohol, sex in a memorable relationship / Study shows certain men aroused with suggestion of booze: "Men who associate alcohol with sexual desire can become sexually stimulated just by being unconsciously exposed to words related to drinking, researchers say."
10.5.05
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Acupuncture Treatment No More Effective Than Sham Treatment In Reducing Migraine Headaches
Acupuncture Treatment No More Effective Than Sham Treatment In Reducing Migraine Headaches: "Migraine patients who received true acupuncture had no decrease in headaches as compared with those who received sham acupuncture treatment, according to a study in the May 4 issue of JAMA."
5.5.05
Bloomberg.com: U.S.
Bloomberg.com: U.S.: "U.S. Rule Opens National Forests to Road Building (Update2)
May 5 (Bloomberg) -- The Bush administration today issued rules that could open up as many as 58.5 million acres of U.S. forestland to road building, logging, mining and other commercial purposes, clearing the last remnants of a ban imposed in 2001.
The U.S. Forest Service can begin allowing 34.3 million acres of national lands to be opened to road building as early as next week, and the rule gives state governors the option to request use for an additional 24.2 million acres. The Agriculture Department said states have 18 months to protest the changes."
May 5 (Bloomberg) -- The Bush administration today issued rules that could open up as many as 58.5 million acres of U.S. forestland to road building, logging, mining and other commercial purposes, clearing the last remnants of a ban imposed in 2001.
The U.S. Forest Service can begin allowing 34.3 million acres of national lands to be opened to road building as early as next week, and the rule gives state governors the option to request use for an additional 24.2 million acres. The Agriculture Department said states have 18 months to protest the changes."
4.5.05
May 04 GOLD Gold Mining Stocks: What is Happening Now Ken Gerbino 321gold . . . Inc
May 04 GOLD Gold Mining Stocks: What is Happening Now Ken Gerbino 321gold . . . Inc: "Paul Volcker: His op-ed piece in the Washington Post actually stating the 'C' word. He talks about a 'financial crisis' possibly if Washington doesn't get its act together. The title of his article; An Economy on Thin Ice.
.Warren Buffett: The smartest investor of all time. He is short the dollar.
.David Dreman: Famous value manager who manages $11 billion, recently stated on Bloomberg 'Bonds are almost suicidal.'.
.Bill Gross: Head of the world's largest bond management company ($464 billion), has warned of the dire consequences of U.S. monetary and economic policies."
.Warren Buffett: The smartest investor of all time. He is short the dollar.
.David Dreman: Famous value manager who manages $11 billion, recently stated on Bloomberg 'Bonds are almost suicidal.'.
.Bill Gross: Head of the world's largest bond management company ($464 billion), has warned of the dire consequences of U.S. monetary and economic policies."
Interesting Thing of the Day: The Antikythera Mechanism
Interesting Thing of the Day: The Antikythera Mechanism: "At the beginning of the 20th century, historians were shocked to learn that Greek thinkers had built a rather sophisticated analog computer in the neighborhood of 82 B.C. and then, astonishingly, left no record of its existence."
3.5.05
The Globe and Mail: Greenpeace co-founder dies
The Globe and Mail: Greenpeace co-founder dies: "Environmentalist and Greenpeace co-founder Bob Hunter died Monday after a lengthy battle with cancer. He was 63.
“This was a man with a great loving heart, a brilliant mind and a massive spirit,” Stephen Hurlbut, vice-president of news programming for CITY-TV, said in a statement.
“Bob Hunter changed our world. It is a sadder world today, but a better world because of him.”"
“This was a man with a great loving heart, a brilliant mind and a massive spirit,” Stephen Hurlbut, vice-president of news programming for CITY-TV, said in a statement.
“Bob Hunter changed our world. It is a sadder world today, but a better world because of him.”"
2.5.05
Coming Soon! - Latest News
Coming Soon! - Latest News: "Hollywood.com caught up with Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith writer/director/executive producer George Lucas who talked about the future of the franchise but also his other upcoming projects, including Indiana Jones 4.
Lucas says that Steven Spielberg informed him that the script was done and he talked about the evolution of the script. 'I came up with this idea doing Young Indy, which has got to be about seven or eight years ago, and we've been through a number of scripts--six or eight scripts. Six scripts, two rewrites. So it's been down the path.'
Lucas added that Harrison 'plays an older person in this' and that it is possible there will be a younger person but 'not really to take over'. He doesn't expect the younger person will be used to create new movies with. 'No, it wasn't meant to be that way. But I guess that's a possibility. It's really to wrap it up. Just desperately trying to put things together that work. You need characters to make the film work. It's not just an adventure story. There's actually got to be human relationships in it.'"
Lucas says that Steven Spielberg informed him that the script was done and he talked about the evolution of the script. 'I came up with this idea doing Young Indy, which has got to be about seven or eight years ago, and we've been through a number of scripts--six or eight scripts. Six scripts, two rewrites. So it's been down the path.'
Lucas added that Harrison 'plays an older person in this' and that it is possible there will be a younger person but 'not really to take over'. He doesn't expect the younger person will be used to create new movies with. 'No, it wasn't meant to be that way. But I guess that's a possibility. It's really to wrap it up. Just desperately trying to put things together that work. You need characters to make the film work. It's not just an adventure story. There's actually got to be human relationships in it.'"
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