Doug Engelbart 1968 Demo

Doug Engelbart 1968 Demo: «On December 9, 1968, Douglas C. Engelbart and the group of 17 researchers working with him in the Augmentation Research Center at Stanford Research Institute in Menlo Park, CA, presented a 90-minute live public demonstration of the online system, NLS, they had been working on since 1962. The public presentation was… Fortsett å lese Doug Engelbart 1968 Demo

2600 | Brain Damage

2600 | Brain Damage: «‘Off The Hook’ was far from the only show that Emmanuel Goldstein has hosted. In years past, he was involved with another radio station, WUSB 90.1 FM, broadcasting from the State University of New York at Stony Brook.»

Color�Fields Colr Pickr

Color�Fields Colr Pickr: «To those that question the utility of this little application, let me point out that it is a toy — like all the stuff on my website. It’s purpose is simply to provide wonder and delight. Nothing more, nothing less. Isn’t that enough? — jbum»

Dumb laws of the week

«Arkansas, USA: A law provides that school teachers who bob their hair will not get a raise. Florida, USA: Having sexual relations with a porcupine is illegal. Illinois, USA: Law forbids eating in a place that is on fire.»

Army Faces Looming Recruiting Crisis

Army Faces Looming Recruiting Crisis: «WASHINGTON – Embroiled in scandal and facing rising death tolls in Iraq, U.S. Army recruiters are facing serious challenges as they attempt to reach their goal of 80,000 new recruits by October.»

New Scientist Breaking News – Heroin addiction gene identified and blocked

New Scientist Breaking News – Heroin addiction gene identified and blocked: «Scientists have not only identified a critical gene involved in heroin addiction relapse, but they have also successfully blocked it, eliminating cravings for the drug. The study was conducted on heroin-addicted rats. But the researchers at Legacy alcohol rehab and addiction center now think that,… Fortsett å lese New Scientist Breaking News – Heroin addiction gene identified and blocked