Old Age Was Secret of Modern Humans' Success

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Modern Chinese Secret

Modern Chinese Secret 07/23/2004 01:25 PM

MATT GALLANT -- Two researchers at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University have developed a process to coat cotton clothing and textiles with titanium dioxide so that, when exposed to sunlight or artificial UV, the "dirt, pollutants and micro-organisms" that have collected on the treated fabric will be broken down and presumably fly right off into the air, and only some of it will go up your nose.

One of the researchers, Dr. Xin, says the self-cleaning clothes are ideal for people who lack the time to wash their clothes, like "military people", or hikers, or people who have to take care of the meddlesome Dr. Benton Quest and that infuriating tow-headed boy of his before they ruin everything.

Re ad - Washing No Longer Dirty Work [CNN]

The Secret of Apex's Success

The Secret of Apex's Success 12/31/2004 12:13 PM
Buy low, sell high? Or buy "no," sell low?

Secret CIO: Business Savvy Is Key To IT
Success

Secret CIO: Business Savvy Is Key To IT
Success 01/04/2005 01:59 AM
Information Week Jan 4 2005 6:23AM GMT

Simplicity. Is it Google's success
secret?

Simplicity. Is it Google's success
secret? 06/05/2004 04:35 AM
Hindustantimes.com - Sat Jun 5, 06:56 am GMT

Broadband Is The Secret To South Korea's
Success

Broadband Is The Secret To South Korea's
Success 07/29/2004 10:23 AM

Dean's secret for success? It's the
internet, stupid

Dean's secret for success? It's the
internet, stupid 01/17/2004 11:21 PM
Observer Jan 18 2004 1:21AM GMT

Secret of Invasive Plants’ Success Lies
in the Soil

Secret of Invasive Plants’ Success Lies
in the Soil 02/19/2004 12:15 AM

GM sperm 'is possible in humans'

GM sperm 'is possible in humans' 01/27/2004 08:44 AM
Experiments suggest it may be possible one day to alter human sperm genes and eradicate genetic diseases.

Chimps' Sense of Justice Found Similar
to Humans'

Chimps' Sense of Justice Found Similar
to Humans' 02/01/2005 09:58 PM

A secret that stayed secret in the place
where no one can keep a secret

A secret that stayed secret in the place
where no one can keep a secret 02/07/2005 01:37 AM
We may soon know the identity of Deep Throat. It seems that Bob Woodward has penned the obituary of the elusive Deep Throat. There have been no lack of theories for who might actually be Deep Throat. And of course, any political conspiracy theory secret wouldn't be any fun without tying it back to Bush somehow.

Wi-Fi's Success is HomePlug Success

Wi-Fi's Success is HomePlug Success 09/17/2004 12:24 PM
Leaders of the power line networking space say that Wi-Fi's success in the home helps the power line networking industry: A spokesman for Intellon, which makes power line networking chips, says that the dead spots that result from many Wi-Fi networks in homes create an opportunity for power line networking, which can be used for network access in the dead zones. HomePlug, the alliance of power line networking companies, is also hoping to get ahead of its networking competition with a new standard it is working on that will be fast enough to support high-definition TV....

Feds defend secret law with secret brief

Feds defend secret law with secret brief 09/21/2004 06:23 AM
Cory Doctorow: Bill sez, "The Justice Department continues to demand the right to file a secret brief in Gilmore vs. Ashcroft, a case that involves secret law. In response to a September 10th ruling by the 9th Circuit US Court of Appeals that rejected DOJ's attempt to file their arguments in secret, the DOJ filed a motion asking the Court to reconsider its decision." Link (Thanks, Bill!)

A Modern Day HAL? IBM Says Anything But

A Modern Day HAL? IBM Says Anything But 05/20/2004 02:16 PM
Internet News May 20 2004 6:15PM GMT

Modern Drunkard

Modern Drunkard 01/02/2005 11:26 AM
Modern Drunkard claims to be mainly serious with the goal of returning "drinking to the glorious Rat Pack/Jackie Gleason Era." It celebrates the fun of drinking and rails against what it thinks of as Puritanical forces of repression (including MADD). The latest, and perhaps last, printed issue was published last August. [Thanks to my brother Andy, who is not any sort of drunkard, for the link.] And with this post, I am now the record holder for the shortest cognitive-emotional distance. Yes! But, heck, it's a blog. We're supposed to have short cognitive-emotional spans....

modern America has taken it up

modern America has taken it up 12/09/2003 05:05 AM
cosmetic surgery for the feet .. yet another reason

nytimes.com/2003/12/07/health/07FOOT.html
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This Modern World

This Modern World 02/10/2004 02:44 AM
Another exciting episode of everyone's favorite crime drama: Partisan Investigations Unit!

Like modern art, only tastier

Like modern art, only tastier 07/04/2004 02:43 AM
Beershots :: Microscopic Views of Beers from Around the World.
Also, an assortment of cocktails.
Shamelessly stolen from Plep

Modern supermen

Modern supermen 06/13/2004 06:23 PM
See, what the mode rn supermen of Parkour can do. Try the first video, it impressed the hell out of me at least.

In ancient Japan, ninjas were often described as supermen, able to fly, leap onto the roofs of tall buildings, climb anything... Some colour was of course added by their enemies (who wrote the history) to make them appear more fearsome - and of course, the ninjas did not mind: it made their life a lot easier. Seeing those videos makes me wonder the effect a trained ninja must've had on his enemies, trained to combat on level ground and horseback.

Terror.

(Via Ebu.)

a modern classic

a modern classic 03/06/2004 01:48 AM
airstream.com
the idea of motorhomes is a little strange, but wouldn't one of these be fun? via a new favorite: http://mocoloco.com/ via the always excellent: caterina.net

Live Modern

Live Modern 08/12/2004 06:58 PM

Live Modern is a new community site that describes themselves as "a free and open community for modern home buyers, architects, builders, developers, lenders, realtors—anyone interested in modernist housing." They've got a Creative Commons license on all their own content, a section devoted to a new, affordable, custom modern home called The Glide House, a blog started by someone purchasing a Glide home of their own, as well as a n architect's blog covering the real-time development of a new home design. If you're into sleek, modern homes, this site is a real treat.

Modern Ruins

Modern Ruins 05/12/2004 03:54 PM
Modern Ruins are a window into human histories, they tell the stories of the past through the stark presence of objects and architectures. Perhaps the most powerful aspect of ruins is the subject that is missing in the photographs; the people who once worked, lived, walked, talked, slept and dreamed in these spaces.

Waterphobia in the modern age

Waterphobia in the modern age 06/22/2005 02:23 AM

On Friday my friend Rich asked for a ride up to the Wiscasset airport (KIWI) on the central Maine coast.  He wanted to take his dad and I had already arranged to practice approaches with a CFI buddy so it was fortunate that the Cirrus had only "tab fuel" on board (26 gallons, good for 2.3 hours).  It was an uneventful instrument flight up towards Portland, mostly on top of a layer of clouds at 2500'.  Once on the ground at Wicked Good Aviation we petted the big Black Lab and his 6-month-old puppy friend then borrowed the "courtesy car", an old Cadillac that would have been called a gas-guzzler until the SUV came along and demonstrated that 18 mpg is not as low as a family car can go.  After chatting with the contractors who are fixing up a house on the peninsula, Rich said "let's take the boat over across the cove to a restaurant."  We ferried ourselves out to the boat's mooring via canoe and had an uneventful trip to and from the restaurant, which is next to an old Civil War-era fort at the mouth of the Kennebec River.  At the end of the boat ride we had to ferry ourselves back from the mooring about 20' to the beach via the canoe.  I got out on the beach and watched as Rich and my CFI buddy went back to pick up Rich's dad.  As soon as he stepped from the boat into the canoe the canoe flipped over, dumping everyone and everything into the salt water.

What do three average Americans carry when they are in a boat these days?  Cell phones, digital cameras, etc.  In the 1950s the total cost of this incident would have been a little time to let the clothing and wallet dry.  On Friday the total cost of the electronic items destroyed was closer to $5000.

Modern Medicine

Modern Medicine 06/21/2004 11:28 PM

Since my accident I have been to the x-ray room 7 times to catscan three times and one MRI. I am sure my insurance company will be happy with the bill these have been invaluable in evaluating the before and after results of my surgery and to track the healing progress.

Today while on a non-standard follow up to try and determine the source of a some isolated pain I have been having they pulled out a dozen images and did some quick comparison. They used a technique where the 2 images are loaded and then major differences are pointed out in affected areas. Being nothing was found they think I have a nerve causing the pain or isolated muscle spasms.

I left the clinic feeling relieved that nothing had shifted and not looking forward to taking the new prescription. For those of you that have ever taken flexirol (spelling is probably wrong) you will understand why I have not been posting much.

A tale of modern day slavery

A tale of modern day slavery 08/11/2004 08:22 AM
Slavery is not just the shameful stuff of history books - not in Florida. Last year, 7 journalists spent 9 months in a behind-the-scenes exploration of the state's immigrant workers. In more than 30 articles and photo essays, they revealed a system where workers are threatened, beaten, locked up, injured, forced into prostitution, and trapped in a spiral of debt and abuse. Powerful forces are arrayed against them in a state where agricultural laws are shaped by politician-farmers who have a vested interest in the status quo. - more -

Use a Modern Perl with Kwiki

Use a Modern Perl with Kwiki 02/01/2005 10:14 PM
To anyone else considering Kwiki (an excellent minimal yet extensible Perl Wiki), make sure you're running a recent Perl. I spent far too long attempting to set it up under Perl 5.6.x recently only to discover that it was utterly painless under Perl 5.8.x. I wish I had thought to try that hours earlier. That concludes this public service announcement....

A harvest of modern technology

A harvest of modern technology 12/30/2004 11:41 AM
CNN Dec 30 2004 3:24PM GMT

Social Engineering the modern way

Social Engineering the modern way 04/07/2005 03:56 PM

Think you or your company has good security measures in place? Ever wonder why the exterminators are in the building. Do you escort contractors? The lengths that people will go to get your companies secrets may surprise you. [eWeek]

The renovated Museum of Modern Art

The renovated Museum of Modern Art 03/17/2005 03:24 AM

Four of us arrived at the Museum of Modern Art this morning at 10:15 am, placing us about 1000th in line.  The place was closed for a few years while $858 million was pumped in for renovation and expansion.  Before the renovation MoMA was white walls, bright lights, crushing crowds, one amazing painting out of every 20, $10 to get in.  After the near $1 billion project?  White walls, bright lights, crushing crowds, one amazing painting out of every 20... $20 to get in.  We made it into the museum by 11:15 but claustrophobia made us all anxious to leave by 12:15.  One native Manhattanite said that it was the most crowded place he had been inside during the preceding 12 months.

Personal favorite exhibit:  Bell 47 helicopter, as seen in the TV show MASH, hanging near some open stairs.  Strangest architectural detail:  glass half-walls throughout the museum topped with strips of stainless steel.  These are apparently too fragile for anyone to touch but because MoMA most resembles the line for Space Mountain at Disneyland it is hard for people to avoid putting their hands on these rails.  this necessitates the museum keeping dozens of security guards busy at all times walking around telling people not to touch the rails.

[Tip for tourists:  If you can plan at least one day ahead you can buy timed tickets on the MoMA Web site and avoid waiting on line in the cold.]

reveal the rot of modern liberalism

reveal the rot of modern liberalism 10/31/2003 06:07 AM
credit where credit is due .. G-File: Walk of Shame .. Jonah Goldberg .. today's column

nationalreview.com/goldberg/goldberg200310300726.asp
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MassKilling.com : The Modern-Day
Holocaust

MassKilling.com : The Modern-Day
Holocaust 03/15/2003 07:46 PM
MassKilling.com : The Modern-Day Holocaust .. Here's that offensive 'Holocaust' PETA ad .. equating eating animals to the Holocaust .. The Holocaust on your plate .. an ad campaign .. comparing

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Outback life gets modern help

Outback life gets modern help 01/04/2005 07:19 AM
CNN Jan 4 2005 10:25AM GMT

Modern Home Computer

Modern Home Computer 12/19/2004 03:49 PM
As you can see from the comments, it's unfortunately a fake. Good picture though. By the way, I'm manually approving comments to limit spam. In two hours eleven people spotted the problem and wrote a comment. The power of the net! I'm trying to get Typekey working so people can...

Modern Blau Theme 0.01

Modern Blau Theme 0.01 04/10/2004 09:38 PM
A modern look in blue.

Modern Chinese Artists

Modern Chinese Artists 07/28/2004 04:03 AM
Fant astical paintings from Chinese artist Fang He. I think I like Subway Underpass Bird best for its vague sense of creepiness, though Chinese Pavilion No. 1 appeals to my love of old time sci-fi illustrations. Check out similarly whimsical Zhang Gong's cute p hallic creatures (NSFW), or peruse the large collection of artists at Courtyard-Gallery. (Related Chinese art posts here and here.)

Archbishop attacks modern culture

Archbishop attacks modern culture 03/26/2005 07:43 PM
Easter offers hope to a world obsessed by mortality and limitation, the Archbishop of Canterbury will preach.

Modern Drunkard Magazine Online

Modern Drunkard Magazine Online 07/22/2004 09:38 AM
Drunk Talk - The New Crop of Bar Slang .. Check it out

moderndrunkardmagazine.com/issues/05_04/05-04-drunk-talk.htm
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"This Modern World: Chicken Hawk Down"

"This Modern World: Chicken Hawk Down" 11/12/2003 02:57 PM

Alan Moore on our modern distopia

Alan Moore on our modern distopia 07/22/2004 02:31 AM
Salon has an excellent interview with Alan Moore, the man behind Watchmen, From Hell and other canonically awesome funnybooks. Moore talks distopian politics:

One of the reasons we singled out media in "V for Vendetta" was because it is one of the most useful tools of tyranny. We invite it into our own home every night; I'm sure that some of us think of it as a friend. That might be a horrifying notion but I'm sure there are people who think of television as perhaps one of their most intimate friends. And if the TV tells them that things in the world are a certain way, even if the evidence of their senses asserts it is not true, they'll probably believe the television set in the end. It's an alarming thought but we brought it upon ourselves. I mean, I think that television is one of the most diabolical -- in the very best sense of the word -- inventions of the past century. It has probably done more to degrade the mind and intelligence of its audience, even if they happen to be drug addicts or alcoholics; I would think that watching television has done more to limit their horizons in the long run. And it has also distorted our culture.

TV and politics have always made inevitable bedfellows, but the results have been disastrous. Look at the situation we have now. Let's say that tomorrow someone who is a political genius were to emerge -- and I'm not expecting this to happen, but say that it did. Say that a politician emerged who seemed, for once, basically competent, who seemed to be able to do their job as well as the average cab driver, comic writer or journalist. If they were the most intelligent, visionary, humane political thinker in the history of mankind, but were also fat, had some sort of blemish or something that made them less than telegenic, we would not be able to elect them. All we're able to elect are these telegenic, photogenic crypto-Nazis. As long as they look good. I suppose it's too early to go into my rant on Ronald Reagan? That would be tasteless.

Red Req'd Salon Link

New photo book modern way to go old
fashioned

New photo book modern way to go old
fashioned 02/15/2004 07:49 PM
After a quick Google search, I discovered that MyPublisher offered a free program that offered much more flexibility, but it only worked on a Windows PC. ...
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