How Are Robots Being Used?
How Are Robots Being Used?
Friday, December 31, 2010
Cool Robots
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cool dancing robots
Robot shows how to solve Rubiks Cube
A robotic fish developed by scientists from Essex University is put through its paces in a special tank at the London Aquarium. It works via sensors and has autonomous navigational control.
cool dancing robots
Robot shows how to solve Rubiks Cube
A robotic fish developed by scientists from Essex University is put through its paces in a special tank at the London Aquarium. It works via sensors and has autonomous navigational control.
Wednesday, December 29, 2010
Robotics & Computers in our future #2
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Cambridge University film provides a glimpse of how robots and humans could interact in the future
Can computers understand emotions? Can computers express emotions? Can they feel emotions? A new video from the University of Cambridge shows how emotions can be used to improve interaction between humans and computers.
The Emotional Impact of Virtual Reality
Could living a virtual life make some people happier than the real thing?
Virtual Reality Makes Real-World Cash, Boosts Self-Esteem
FarmVille, Wee World, Second Life Attract Millions of Users, But at What Cost to Society?
Man Marries Video Game Character
A Japanese man exchanges vows with a character from his Nintendo DS player.
Online Virtual Lives
A look at creations of virtual selves online at Gizmo, with CEO Eyal Geyer.
Virtual currency ruling promises virtual markets
Robots of the Future? Not So Much
The promise of one robot to do all chores in our daily life hasn't come to pass.
Good Morning, Mrs. Robot!
Japanese schools are testing effectiveness of robot teachers in the classroom.
Dog Plays Fetch With Robot
Too lazy to toss the ball to your pooch? One inventor has a solution.
Robo-Mailbox Does the Walking
An Iowa man invents a portable mailbox to help his elderly mother.
This Robot Has the Right Touch
Waseda University's latest humanoid excels in handling difficult objects.
Real Life Rosie Robot
Domo Agriato Mrs. Roboto! Housekeeping robot will do your chores.
Meet the Robot of the Year
A small humanoid robot made in Tokyo has taken this year's honors
Inventor Builds His Robo-Wife
Aiko offers companionship to a computer programmer without ever complaining.
Amazing Flute-Playing Robot
The new robot has lips and air that pumps through its lungs.
Aqua-Bots: Underwater Spies?
Robo-fish are being tested at the University of Washington.
Robots Run on Rat Brains
Researchers develop robot that is guided by rat neurons.
Mind Control Robot
Scientists get monkeys to move a prosthetic arm with their mind.
Meet the 'Human Robot'
U.K. scientist parades robot that responds to cuddles and affection.
Officer Robot Provides Subway Help
A new robot is patrolling Seoul's subway system.
Let the Robot Fill'er Up
Researchers in Denmark find a way to replace people at the pump.
Robo-Waiter Serves Up Drinks!
Honda unveils a robot that can serve coffee and recognize drink requests.
Robo-Cat Gives Love, Not Hairballs
Sega's fake feline offers companionship without worry of changing the litter.
Female Robot Hits the Runway
Japanese scientist unveils new humanoid walking robot
What Will Your Future Lifestyle Look Like?
Robots Will Play Major Roles in the Future
Man Vs. Machine
Could robots outsmart humans in the near future?
Hi, I'm Robo-teacher:
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The Emotional Computer
Cambridge University film provides a glimpse of how robots and humans could interact in the future
Can computers understand emotions? Can computers express emotions? Can they feel emotions? A new video from the University of Cambridge shows how emotions can be used to improve interaction between humans and computers.
http://www.drdobbs.com/architecture-and-design/228900026;jsessionid=Z04ALJ3BB1D3PQE1GHPSKHWATMY32JVN
The Emotional Impact of Virtual Reality
Could living a virtual life make some people happier than the real thing?
Virtual Reality Makes Real-World Cash, Boosts Self-Esteem
FarmVille, Wee World, Second Life Attract Millions of Users, But at What Cost to Society?
Man Marries Video Game Character
A Japanese man exchanges vows with a character from his Nintendo DS player.
AHEAD OF THE CURVE
Online Virtual Lives
A look at creations of virtual selves online at Gizmo, with CEO Eyal Geyer.
Virtual currency ruling promises virtual markets
Brooklyn Robots Teach Math, Science and Engineering at First National Science Expo
Robots of the Future? Not So Much
The promise of one robot to do all chores in our daily life hasn't come to pass.
Good Morning, Mrs. Robot!
Japanese schools are testing effectiveness of robot teachers in the classroom.
Dog Plays Fetch With Robot
Too lazy to toss the ball to your pooch? One inventor has a solution.
Robo-Mailbox Does the Walking
An Iowa man invents a portable mailbox to help his elderly mother.
This Robot Has the Right Touch
Waseda University's latest humanoid excels in handling difficult objects.
Real Life Rosie Robot
Domo Agriato Mrs. Roboto! Housekeeping robot will do your chores.
Meet the Robot of the Year
A small humanoid robot made in Tokyo has taken this year's honors
Inventor Builds His Robo-Wife
Aiko offers companionship to a computer programmer without ever complaining.
Amazing Flute-Playing Robot
The new robot has lips and air that pumps through its lungs.
Aqua-Bots: Underwater Spies?
Robo-fish are being tested at the University of Washington.
Robots Run on Rat Brains
Researchers develop robot that is guided by rat neurons.
Mind Control Robot
Scientists get monkeys to move a prosthetic arm with their mind.
Meet the 'Human Robot'
U.K. scientist parades robot that responds to cuddles and affection.
Officer Robot Provides Subway Help
A new robot is patrolling Seoul's subway system.
Let the Robot Fill'er Up
Researchers in Denmark find a way to replace people at the pump.
Robo-Waiter Serves Up Drinks!
Honda unveils a robot that can serve coffee and recognize drink requests.
Robo-Cat Gives Love, Not Hairballs
Sega's fake feline offers companionship without worry of changing the litter.
Female Robot Hits the Runway
Japanese scientist unveils new humanoid walking robot
What Will Your Future Lifestyle Look Like?
Robots Will Play Major Roles in the Future
Man Vs. Machine
Could robots outsmart humans in the near future?
Hi, I'm Robo-teacher:
Droids with human faces wheeled into class to teach English
Pupils often assume their teachers don't really exist outside the school gates, now robot classroom assistants could make this a reality.
Almost 30 egg-shaped robots have started teaching English at primary schools in South Korea.
Tuesday, December 28, 2010
Microcredit Yunus Economy Development
In 2006, the Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to Muhammad Yunus and Grameen Bank for their efforts to create economic and social development from below. "Lasting peace can not be achieved unless large population groups find ways in which to break out of poverty. Micro-credit is one such means. Development from below also serves to advance democracy and human rights."
In his new book, Professor Yunus describes the role of business in promoting social reform and his vision for an innovative business model that would combine the power of free markets with a quest for a more humane, egalitarian world that could help alleviate world poverty, inequality, and other social problems.
In his new book, Professor Yunus describes the role of business in promoting social reform and his vision for an innovative business model that would combine the power of free markets with a quest for a more humane, egalitarian world that could help alleviate world poverty, inequality, and other social problems.
Toward a Truly Free Market
"Toward a Truly Free Market: A Distributist Perspective on the Role of Government, Taxes, Health Care, Deficits, and More"
Taking "free markets" from rhetoric to reality
For three decades free-market leaders have tried to reverse longstanding Keynesian economic policies, but have only produced larger government, greater debt, and more centralized economic power. So how can we achieve a truly free-market system, especially at this historical moment when capitalism seems to be in crisis?
The answer, says John C. Médaille, is to stop pretending that economics is something on the order of the physical sciences; it must be a humane science, taking into account crucial social contexts. Toward a Truly Free Market argues that any attempt to divorce economic equilibrium from economic equity will lead to an unbalanced economy—one that falls either to ruin or to ruinous government attempts to redress the balance.
Médaille makes a refreshingly clear case for the economic theory—and practice—known as distributism. Unlike many of his fellow distributists, who argue primarily from moral terms, Médaille enters the economic debate on purely economic terms. Toward a Truly Free Market shows exactly how to end the bailouts, reduce government budgets, reform the tax code, fix the health-care system, and much more.
About the Author
John C. Médaille is the author of The Vocation of Business: Social Justice in the Marketplace and an instructor at the University of Dallas. He writes and lectures frequently on economics. Médaille has more than thirty years' experience in management at large corporations and as a small businessman, and he served five terms as a city councilman in his hometown of Irving, Texas.
Taking "free markets" from rhetoric to reality
For three decades free-market leaders have tried to reverse longstanding Keynesian economic policies, but have only produced larger government, greater debt, and more centralized economic power. So how can we achieve a truly free-market system, especially at this historical moment when capitalism seems to be in crisis?
The answer, says John C. Médaille, is to stop pretending that economics is something on the order of the physical sciences; it must be a humane science, taking into account crucial social contexts. Toward a Truly Free Market argues that any attempt to divorce economic equilibrium from economic equity will lead to an unbalanced economy—one that falls either to ruin or to ruinous government attempts to redress the balance.
Médaille makes a refreshingly clear case for the economic theory—and practice—known as distributism. Unlike many of his fellow distributists, who argue primarily from moral terms, Médaille enters the economic debate on purely economic terms. Toward a Truly Free Market shows exactly how to end the bailouts, reduce government budgets, reform the tax code, fix the health-care system, and much more.
About the Author
John C. Médaille is the author of The Vocation of Business: Social Justice in the Marketplace and an instructor at the University of Dallas. He writes and lectures frequently on economics. Médaille has more than thirty years' experience in management at large corporations and as a small businessman, and he served five terms as a city councilman in his hometown of Irving, Texas.
Monday, December 27, 2010
What Trends Will Define 2011?
Jane Buckingham predicts what will capture our attention in the new year.
2010's Top 10 YouTube Videos
2010's videos include Old Spice Guy, teenage vampires, and a double rainbow.
Top Google Searches of 2010
ABC News' Ki Mae Heussner talks about the top Google searches of the year.
'Google Instant'
Google unveils its latest search function that will save you time.
Top Yahoo Searches of 2010
Miley Cyrus was the most-searched celebrity of the year.
Watercooler: Google's Top Trends of 2010
These celebrities, gadgets, and sports events had us buzzing all year long.
2010's Top 10 YouTube Videos
2010's videos include Old Spice Guy, teenage vampires, and a double rainbow.
Top Google Searches of 2010
ABC News' Ki Mae Heussner talks about the top Google searches of the year.
'Google Instant'
Google unveils its latest search function that will save you time.
Top Yahoo Searches of 2010
Miley Cyrus was the most-searched celebrity of the year.
Watercooler: Google's Top Trends of 2010
These celebrities, gadgets, and sports events had us buzzing all year long.
Study: Texting While Driving Same as Being Drunk
New driver's education film warns teens against cell phone use while driving.
Parenting Your Hyper-Texting Teens
Juju Chang chats with moms about a study linking hyper-texting to risky behavior
Hyper-Texting Teens Linked to Risky Behavior
Study finds teens that text too much are apt to have sex, use drugs or alcohol.
Parenting Your Hyper-Texting Teens
Juju Chang chats with moms about a study linking hyper-texting to risky behavior
Hyper-Texting Teens Linked to Risky Behavior
Study finds teens that text too much are apt to have sex, use drugs or alcohol.
Chinese Vending Machine Sells Live Crabs
At subway stations in southeast China's Nanjing, vending machines are offering commuters live hairy crabs. Nick Dietz reports.
Retired Generals and the Bubblehead doll effect
From the Pentagon to the Private Sector: Boston Globe Analysis Finds Large Numbers of Retiring Generals Entering Defense Industry
A new investigation by the Boston Globe finds that retiring generals are leaving the military in large numbers to take lucrative jobs in the defense industry with little concern for any conflicts of interest. We speak with Bryan Bender, national security reporter for the Globe.
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Pentagon Pundits: New York Times Reporter David Barstow Wins Pulitzer Prize for Exposing Military’s Pro-War Propaganda Media Campaign
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A new investigation by the Boston Globe finds that retiring generals are leaving the military in large numbers to take lucrative jobs in the defense industry with little concern for any conflicts of interest. We speak with Bryan Bender, national security reporter for the Globe.
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From the Pentagon to the private sector
In large numbers, and with few rules, retiring generals are taking lucrative defense-firm jobs
http://www.boston.com/news/nation/articles/2010/12/26/defense_firms_lure_retired_generals/?page=full
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Pentagon Propaganda Program Exposed
The New York Times has revealed new details on how the Pentagon recruited more than seventy-five retired military officers to appear on TV outlets as so-called military analysts ahead of the Iraq war to portray Iraq as an urgent threat. The Times reports the Pentagon continues to use the analysts in a propaganda campaign to generate favorable news coverage of the administration’s wartime performance. Internal Pentagon documents repeatedly refer to the military analysts as "message force multipliers" or "surrogates" who could be counted on to deliver administration themes and messages to millions of Americans in the form of their own opinions. Reporter David Barstow called the program "a symbiotic relationship where the usual dividing lines between government and journalism have been obliterated." The so-called analysts were given classified Pentagon briefings, provided with Pentagon-approved talking points and given free trips to Iraq and other sites paid for by the Pentagon. The propaganda campaign also extended into the nation’s newspapers. Nine of the Pentagon-connected analysts wrote op-ed articles for the New York Times, and the Pentagon helped two retired military officers write a piece for the Wall Street Journal. Many of the same retired military officers also have ties to military contractors vested in the very war policies they were asked to assess on air.
Monday, December 20, 2010
Financial Scam Artists
The Devils of American Finance- Past and Present
1869: Black Friday Gold Scandal
Trying to corner the gold market, speculators Jay Gould (pictured) and James Fisk cozied up to Ulysses S. Grant to convince the then-president not to sell America's gold.
1792: William Duer was America’s first major financial scam artist.
Trying to corner the gold market, speculators Jay Gould (pictured) and James Fisk cozied up to Ulysses S. Grant to convince the then-president not to sell America's gold.
Behavior : Strange
Man Proposes Marriage With Puppets
A New Hampshire man turns to his felt creations to pop the question.
Female Chimps Using Sticks as Dolls?
Young Female Chimps Seen Carrying, Cradling Sticks as They Go About Their Daily Routine
The Emotional Impact of Virtual Reality
Could living a virtual life make some people happier than the real thing?
A New Hampshire man turns to his felt creations to pop the question.
Female Chimps Using Sticks as Dolls?
Young Female Chimps Seen Carrying, Cradling Sticks as They Go About Their Daily Routine
The Emotional Impact of Virtual Reality
Could living a virtual life make some people happier than the real thing?
Manufacturing Consent: Necessary Illusions
They who have put out
the peoples eyes
reproach them
of their blindness.
John Milton - 1642
Funny, provocative and surprisingly accessible, "Manufacturing Consent" explores the political life and ideas of world-renowned linguist, intellectual and political activist Noam Chomsky. Through a dynamic collage of biography, archival gems, imaginative graphics and outrageous illustrations, Mark Achbar and Peter Wintonick's award-winning documentary highlights Chomsky's probing analysis of mass media and his critique of the forces at work behind the daily news.
Behavior: Strange Addictions
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Dr. John Zajecka explains strange addictions.
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Dr. John Zajecka explains strange addictions.
Tune in for the premiere the new docu-series My Strange Addiction December 29th at 9PM (ET/PT) only on TLC. Each half hour episode will feature two individuals who turn to atypical compulsions in order to deal with their emotional demons. PREMIERES December 29, at 9|8c only on TLC.
Sunday, December 19, 2010
State Budgets: Day of Reckoning
Steve Kroft reports on the precarious financial conditions many states are facing and what they're doing about it.
Extra: Can New Jersey's Finances Be Fixed?
Can the Garden State's dire financial state be fixed? New Jersey's Governor Chris Christie tells Steve Kroft he is determined to solve the problems.
Extra: How It Got So Bad
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie explains to Steve Kroft how and why states - including his own - have ended up with such severe financial problems.
Extra: New York State's Budget Woes
Richard Ravitch, New York's lieutenant governor, is known as "Mr. Fix It." He tells Steve Kroft about the state's financial problems and how successful the government has been trying to fix them.
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Extra: Can New Jersey's Finances Be Fixed?
Can the Garden State's dire financial state be fixed? New Jersey's Governor Chris Christie tells Steve Kroft he is determined to solve the problems.
Extra: How It Got So Bad
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie explains to Steve Kroft how and why states - including his own - have ended up with such severe financial problems.
Extra: New York State's Budget Woes
Richard Ravitch, New York's lieutenant governor, is known as "Mr. Fix It." He tells Steve Kroft about the state's financial problems and how successful the government has been trying to fix them.
Transcript
Video evaluation of teachers
This stuff is for real. The Gates Foundation has invested $335 million in video evaluation of teachers: "The goal is to study what is taking place on a scientific level; to note what is working and what is not working... While we all wait for Superman to come along for our children and for the economy, we are fortunate to have those with the means reach out and do something about our failing schools."
Civil Disobedience to End War
More then 100 people arrested in a Civil Disobedience at the White House protesting the continuing wars in Afghanistan, Pakistan and in Iraq. Chris Hedges extraordinarily anti-war soliloquy is inter-cut with interviews with Veterans from recent wars and with Daniel Ellsberg, who leaked the top secret Pentagon Papers.
http://www.examiner.com/human-rights-in-national/rebellion-at-white-house-victory-for-hope-video
http://www.examiner.com/human-rights-in-national/rebellion-at-white-house-victory-for-hope-video
What the Second Amendment is REALLY For
Texas state representative, Suzanna Gratia-Hupp, whose parents were killed by an insane gunman while her gun was out in the car, gives very moving and bold testimony about the REAL reason that the second amendment was designed to protect our God-given right to keep and bear arms.
US Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky
US Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky believes ratification of the START deal with Russia is necessary, given the current security challenges the US is facing. "I am very concerned about the threat that is always directly connected with a failure to sign the START treaty, and that is Iran and the threat of the nuclear capacity of Iran," Schakowsky told RT in an exclusive interview. "Russia agreed with the United States and the rest of the international community that Iran is a threat, and went along with the sanctions against Iran. This is not the time for the United States to degrade our relationship with Russia over a treaty that does deal with nuclear arms and nuclear disarmament. We certainly don't want to damage our relationship. Of course we've had secretaries of state of other, Democratic and Republican administrations, pointing out how incredibly important this treaty is, how we have to move together along with Russia and this nuclear disarmament agreement," she maintains. Congresswoman Schakowsky said she was worried about how the ongoing fight between the Republicans and the Democrats threatens the issue of START ratification. "[Republican Senator] Mitch McConnell said that his goal was to defeat Barack Obama. My concern is that that goal, that aim is bleeding over into both domestic and foreign policy. But this is something that should transcend the issue, any of the political issues. This is so important," Schakowsky continued. "The world is getting smaller. The United States absolutely needs to be part of an international community that looks for areas of agreement that work hard to bring those alliances as broadly as possible together. We still have our troops around the world. Wars continue. We can't afford to burn any bridges," she said.
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