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Improving Wikipedia Coverage of Computer Science
Published November 29, 2008, 11:57 am, Slashdot
Pickens writes "MIT computer scientist Scott Aaronson has an interesting post on how to improve Wikipedia's coverage of theoretical computer science. Aaronson writes what while Wikpedia will never be an ideal venue for academics because 'we're used to (1) putting our names on our stuff, (2) editorializing pretty freely, (3) using "original research" as a compliment and not an accusation, and (4) ...
Brian Viner: How theatre replaced drama of cricket for captain Coney
Published November 28, 2008, 4:06 pm, Independent
Until fairly recent times, even sportsmen at the pinnacle of their sports had to keep half a mind on what they might do when the reflexes slowed. Before a proliferating media afforded so many opportunities, there was coaching for those who wanted to keep their tracksuits on, and pubs for those who didn't.
Four years' jail for gem scam man
Published November 28, 2008, 9:45 am, BBC News
A 58-year-old man from Essex who conned people into buying fake gemstones is jailed for four years.
Threaded Inserts resist corrosion.
Published November 28, 2008, 6:06 am, ThomasNet
Atlas® Spintite® SS half-hex shank threaded inserts are suited for blind attachment applications where one side of panel is accessible for assembly. Body design provides resistance to rotation and low-profile head minimizes protrusions. Units can be used in panels of any hardness as thin as .020 in. and can be installed utilizing hand-held portable spin-pull tool. Manufactured from 300 series ...
TPU Grades suit wire and cable jacketing applications.
Published November 28, 2008, 6:04 am, ThomasNet
Featuring non-halogenated fire retardant, Elastollan® 1190 A 10 FHF offers Shore A hardness of 90, tensile strength of 25 MPa, tear strength of 60 N/m, and abrasion loss of 30 mm³. Elastollan 1185 A 10 F001 polyether-based TPU offers Shore A hardness of 87, tensile strength of 29 MPa, and tear strength of 96 N/mm, and contains halogen-containing flame retardant. Both grades exhibit abrasion ...
John Drake: Red rose ripe to be plucked
Published November 27, 2008, 6:43 pm, The New Zealand Herald
The All Blacks have comfortably beaten three of the four home unions without playing to their full potential. In 2007, Graham Henry was pretty keen on playing "total rugby" and winning the Rugby World Cup in style. Neither was achieved.
Fleet 'n' Fast set for major debut
Published November 27, 2008, 6:21 pm, Toowoomba Chronicle
Fleet 'n' Fast set for major debut
Victims 'conned in fake gem scam'
Published November 27, 2008, 7:45 am, BBC News
A man conned people into parting with tens of thousands of pounds on fake gems, a court hears.
Nanocoatings Boost Industrial Energy Efficiency
Published November 27, 2008, 3:22 am, BioresearchOnline
Friction is the bane of any machine. When moving parts are subject to friction, it takes more energy to move them, the machine doesn't operate as efficiently, and the parts have a tendency to wear out over time.
Three December Birthstones - Blue Topaz, Tanzanite and Turquoise - Enhance Expression and Communication says Online ...
Published November 26, 2008, 11:01 pm, PRWeb via Yahoo! News
All three of the gemstones representing December are rich shades of blue, ranging from ancient to very recently discovered.
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