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New NASA Mars rovers dwarf 1997's
Sojourner wheeled Mars robot

New NASA Mars rovers dwarf 1997's
Sojourner wheeled Mars robot 01/01/2004 07:31 PM
Canadian Press via Canada.com Jan 1 2004 5:15PM ET

Four Wheeled Segway

Four Wheeled Segway 05/24/2004 06:06 AM
Oh hell no. There's no way this is real--the whole point of the Segway is that it balances itself on two wheels--but I had to share it with you so you'd know to never, ever send me anything about this...

One-wheeled asphalt skiier

One-wheeled asphalt skiier 05/26/2004 07:46 PM
The Swiss-made EasyGlider will ship in October 2004 for US$1,000. Looks like fun, but where do you use it without getting busted in a world that hates all kinds of novel transportation? Lin k (Via Sensible Erection)

New: Gboard wheeled platforms

New: Gboard wheeled platforms 02/12/2004 11:28 AM
AstroAge's Gboard wheeled platforms for G5 and G4 towers are made of half-inch thick architectural-grade Plexiglas with die-cast twin wheel casters.

Balancing act

Balancing act 04/10/2004 02:15 AM
Can you balance the budget?

Accenture's Balancing Act

Accenture's Balancing Act 07/07/2004 12:50 PM
The large consulting firm is holding steady in the face of ever-changing demand.

Balancing in the Blogosphere

Balancing in the Blogosphere 09/24/2004 05:34 PM
Internet News Sep 24 2004 8:54PM GMT

Finding the right home is a balancing
act

Finding the right home is a balancing
act 06/06/2004 06:45 PM
Chicago Sun Times,IL-13 hours ago ... Putting the name of a suburb into an Internet search engine, such as Google, will result in links to helpful sites such as that municipality's official location ...

Building a Balancing Scooter

Building a Balancing Scooter 01/18/2004 05:59 AM
And you gents should consider wearing an athletic cup so you won't impair your masculinity when you hit the front bar .. Build Your Own Segway .. tlb.org/scooter.html .. segways work a likes .. Segway D.I.Y .. website

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Cybersecurity is a balancing act, says
ex-FBI head

Cybersecurity is a balancing act, says
ex-FBI head 11/04/2003 08:43 AM
Computer Weekly Nov 4 2003 7:36AM ET

Self-Checkout Security a Balancing Act

Self-Checkout Security a Balancing Act 08/06/2004 04:51 PM
Like all fraud-prevention efforts, the security components of a self-service setup have to be balanced with customer service.

Balancing the risks in holy Najaf

Balancing the risks in holy Najaf 08/20/2004 10:06 AM
Iraqi PM indicates he is wary of potential fallout from desecrating Imam Ali shrine and 'martyring' rebel cleric.

Try your hand at balancing the federal
budget

Try your hand at balancing the federal
budget 04/09/2004 04:04 PM
US Federal Budget sim created at Berkeley.

This simulation asks you to adjust spending and tax expenditures in the the 2004 budget proposed by the White House in order to achieve either a balanced budget or any other target deficit...According to the White House, the 2004 fiscal deficit is projected to be $307 billion. This does not include the costs of the Iraq War, so it has been increased by a base estimate of $50 billion for those costs in this simulation (which can be increased, lowered or eliminated depending on peoples views of the costs or likelihood of the war.).

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Balancing the benefits and risks of
mobility

Balancing the benefits and risks of
mobility 12/02/2003 01:28 AM
A security checklist to meet the challenges posed by handhelds and other mobile devices.

Server Load Balancing with OpenBSD PF

Server Load Balancing with OpenBSD PF 04/20/2004 10:01 AM
Belated Project 1.0 Release Announcement

Microsoft ERP: Balancing Benefits and
Lock-In

Microsoft ERP: Balancing Benefits and
Lock-In 03/24/2005 08:30 PM
Enterprise Windows I.T. Mar 25 2005 12:43AM GMT

For Iraq, Trial Is Balancing Act (Los
Angeles Times)

For Iraq, Trial Is Balancing Act (Los
Angeles Times) 07/02/2004 05:10 AM
Los Angeles Times - BAGHDAD — The sheer breadth of the war crimes case against Saddam Hussein, which involves charges dating back 30 years, would be daunting for any country.

Balancing architectural and business
values in .NET projects

Balancing architectural and business
values in .NET projects 02/21/2003 02:11 AM
CNET Feb 21 2003 1:25AM ET

The balancing of mission and money in
higher education

The balancing of mission and money in
higher education 06/27/2004 08:11 AM
Chicago Tribune Jun 27 2004 12:09PM GMT

Balancing Act: How News Portals Serve Up
Political Stories

Balancing Act: How News Portals Serve Up
Political Stories 09/23/2004 11:21 PM
Online Journalism Review Sep 24 2004 3:58AM GMT

The Mysteries of Windows 2000 Network
Load Balancing

The Mysteries of Windows 2000 Network
Load Balancing 05/29/2004 03:08 PM

The man who brought you the homemade
Segway returns with a self-balancing
one-wheeler

The man who brought you the homemade
Segway returns with a self-balancing
one-wheeler 06/20/2004 06:44 AM
Build your own self balancing unicycle

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Balancing the Mideast Ledger in the
Wounds of a Dead Child

Balancing the Mideast Ledger in the
Wounds of a Dead Child 05/20/2004 11:42 PM
How many dead children is too many is a question often asked by Palestinians and Israelis, but it shows no hint of being resolved.

A Running Robot Or A Rolling Robot?

A Running Robot Or A Rolling Robot? 12/18/2003 12:58 PM
It took years for researchers to figure out how to make a robot be able to stand and walk on two legs. In fact, it's so complicated, that some researchers are giving up on that idea and using Segway balancing technology on their robots instead of legs. However, the folks at Sony seem to have taken the concept of the upright walking robot one step further: they've figured out how to make a robot run. That's right, it actually leaves the ground at points while jogging along. It apparently needs a bit of a walking start to get up to speed, and even at running speed, it's more of a slow jog - where it's feet barely leave the ground. Still, it's a start, and with some more work, they believe they can really make the robot run.

OJR article: Balancing Act: How News
Portals Serve Up Political Stories

OJR article: Balancing Act: How News
Portals Serve Up Political Stories 09/24/2004 09:32 AM
Balancing Act: How News Portals Serve Up Political Stories .. an interesting article .. JD Lasica

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Mesopia.com introducing new cost
effective and cutting-edge load
balancing web hosting solutions for
small to medium size businesses.

Mesopia.com introducing new cost
effective and cutting-edge load
balancing web hosting solutions for
small to medium size businesses. 09/04/2004 03:03 AM
Mesopia.com is introducing its new cost-effective load balanced web hosting solutions for small to medium size businesses. [PRWEB Sep 4, 2004]

CANADA'S
DEMOCRATIC BALANCING ACT

CANADA'S
DEMOCRATIC BALANCING ACT 05/19/2004 10:15 AM

Recently I lamented the US Supreme Court's legitimization of the heinous process of gerrymandering -- the rigging of the boundary-setting of political constituencies in each state by the party in power so that even unpopular incumbents are guaranteed re-election and so that most voters are effectively disenfranchised -- and I suggested any country whose judiciary could find such a travesty was constitutional was effectively no longer a democracy. Democracy Watch is a 10-year-old non-partisan, non-profit Canadian organization whose mission is "to empower Canadians in their roles as voters, citizens, taxpayers, consumers and shareholders, and help reform Canadian government and business institutions to bring them into line with the realities of a modern, working democracy." Its Directors have worked closely with Ralph Nader. It played a significant role in the introduction and passage in Canada (this January) of one of the most progressive campaign finance reform laws in the world, effectively ending the ability of corporations, unions and special interest groups to fund and hence 'buy' political parties, campaigns or candidates. Not content to rest on its laurels, Democracy Watch is now working on a 20-step Program For a Modern Working Democracy: Proportionate representation and similar reforms to ensure government is fully representative of voter interests. An accountability process to track performance against election promises, responsibility for government action, and protection for whistle-blowers. Complete prohibition of financial and other involvement by corporations, unions and special interest groups in the electoral process at all levels, and creation of a 'level playing field' to prevent rich and powerful individuals from unduly influencing political decisions. Meaningful mechanisms for citizen participation in government policy development and decision-making. Restrictions on and full disclosure of the activities of lobbyists. Development of an active, practical civics curriculum for all citizens. Increased scrutiny and prevention of corporate waste, fraud, abuse and misrepresentation. Increased accountability of the judiciary to the public. Removal of protection under the Charter of Rights and Freedoms for corporations. Citizen-controlled, full-access scrutiny of government efficiency, spending and purchasing decisions. Strengthening of ethical codes and enforcement for government officials and the public service. Citizen oversight for the management and use of public assets. Recognition of the inalienable public ownership of the airwaves. Strengthening of citizens' ability to obtain timely, accurate access all information on government activities. Public funding and organizational support for consumer watchdog and advocacy organizations. Recognizing employee ownership and increasing employee control of pension funds and assets. Increasing the participation of all shareholders in corporate decision-making. Increasing the rights of non-shareholder stakeholders (employees, community etc.) in corporations, and extending participatory mechanisms available to, and accountability to, these stakeholders. Setting minimum standards for corporations to invest in the communities in which they do business. Encouraging the creation of local currency systems (LETS) to support community economic development and community service. Today, I am proud to report that the Canadian Supreme Court rejected a constitutional challenge to Canada's election law, and specifically a clause which severely limits political advertising by special interest groups during election campaigns. The challenge was brought by the arch-right-wing National Citizens Coalition, an organization that espouses reducing government authority, business deregulation, reducing taxes, 'family values' and other conservative agenda programs, some of them quite extreme. The NCC was planning on a huge conservative-issues promotion during the upcoming Canadian federal election campaign. The NCC used to be led by -- surprise! -- federal Conservative Party leader Stephen Harper. Had the constitutional challenge been successful, it would have made a mockery of the new campaign finance reform laws. And the case was problematic: It's difficult to say with great clarity what constitutes 'political advertising' when it doesn't come from a political party or candidate, and hard to argue why ads that are acceptable at other times unduly influence public opinion during elections. And the very principle of banning advertising that isn't fraudulent is troubling. But the Court struck a delicate balance, and their argument in support of their decision is compelling, pragmatic, and, well, utterly Canadian. I'm not bragging, though. Canada still lags behind most European countries in the introduction of proportional representation, and majority governments in Canada have a frightening amount of power (though so far, except for the Mulroney d ebacle, they have had the sense not to abuse it). The Liberals have been in power so long that they got lazy and complacent and allowed some civil servants to rob them (and Canadian taxpayers) blind. And as I've reported, an unholy alliance of animal testing labs, corporate farmers and hunting organizations have been able to strong-arm Canada's unelected Senate three times to scuttle a modest, government-supported strengthening of Canada's 100-year-old, shamefully inadequate animal protection laws. But compared to the situation in some countries I need not mention, we don't look too bad. Postscript: Today the Canadian government also approved the over-the-counter sale of the 'Morning After Pill' without a prescription. In George Bush's repressive America, of course, this is illegal. But it is legal in America to buy semi-automatic weapons, and you don't need a prescription for them. Is it just me, or that seriously twisted?

Wow Robot KHR-1

Wow Robot KHR-1 07/07/2004 08:04 AM

< img src="http://www.gizmodo.com/archives/images/khr01.jpg" alt="khr01.jpg image" width="141" height="250" class="borderyes" border="0" align="right" vspace="5" hspace="15"/>I don't know everything about this $1,450 'KHR-1' kit from Korean firm Wow Robot, but just from watching the video I can put together that this little humanoid bot can kick (soccer-style), shuffle step, pick itself up off the floor, and assume any number of badass fighting poses. All 17 different joints are powered by a single motor, and there is even software to pre-script the movements on your computer and play them back again and again. Probably a little out of most casual robotics fans' price range, but for those that really like contributing to our species' ultimate destruction, you know, on the side, the Wow Robot is a lot of cybernetic doom for not a lot of cash. (Thanks, Soonkack!)
< b>Read - Product Page (Korean) [WowRobot]

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"I, Robot"

"I, Robot" 07/16/2004 08:21 AM
Will Smith has one hot bod, but is that enough to overcome this futuristic flick's edifice complex?

I not Robot

I not Robot 07/21/2004 02:59 PM
Scott Rosenberg cites the NY Time's nailing of what's so wonderful about the original I, Robot stories, and then adds his own contemplations. Unlike Scott, though, I'm going to see the movie. I think of it as meeting someone named Abe Lincoln. Just a coincidence....

Robot Sex

Robot Sex 05/06/2004 05:17 PM
Simson Garfinkel has written a new Technology Review article on the subject of Robot Sex - not sex as in robot procreation but as in robot gender. Is your robot a male or female? It turns out Honda thinks Asimo is a male and consistently refers to it as "he". The Roomba, on the other hand, is female according to the author. The article also mentions the Neiman Marcus his & her robots which included a male and female robot. There's a related Slashdot discussion.

What Sex is Your Robot?

What Sex is Your Robot? 05/06/2004 10:05 AM

I, Robot

I, Robot 07/17/2004 07:52 AM
IRrobotMovie.com [Release Date 2004-07-16] .. that upcoming Will Smith movie .. new film version of I, Robot .. back to fiction .. website .. movie .. Robot

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"I Robot Now"

"I Robot Now" 12/23/2003 03:23 PM

"I, Robot "

"I, Robot " 07/18/2004 09:48 PM

Yo, robot

Yo, robot 06/13/2004 08:59 AM

Run, robot, run

Run, robot, run 12/18/2003 01:05 PM
ZDNet Dec 18 2003 12:12PM ET

I Robot Now

I Robot Now 12/23/2003 07:18 AM
I want one of these .. fully automated .. Yeah, right .. NS-5 robot .. iRobotNow .. assistant

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You, Robot

You, Robot 12/22/2004 01:24 AM
It's been a while since we mentioned Hans Moravec but a new Scientific American article turns out to be just what we needed. The article gives an update on his company, Seegrid Corporation, and the robot vision system they've been developing. Along the way he talks about the growth of raw computing power from the bacterium-level ENIAC to the modern guppy-level desktop PC.
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