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29 Ağustos 2007 Çarşamba
28 Ağustos 2007 Salı
iPhone hacked
It looks like the iPhone can now work on non-ATandT SIMs.
However it also looks like Apple/ATandT may be getting their legal guns aimed and ready to fire on anyone offering software that will completely unlock the iPhone.
A UK company was going to sell software to unlock the iPhone, but a now rethinking after a call from ATandT lawayers at 3am UK time.
Though it would be fun to use an iPhone with a UK SIM, unless data rates drop considerably (though do-able on T-Mobile and 3) using an iPhone in the UK could prove a very costly business.
Better wait until O2 officially announce their deal with Apple for the UK and see what their pricing is.
However it also looks like Apple/ATandT may be getting their legal guns aimed and ready to fire on anyone offering software that will completely unlock the iPhone.
A UK company was going to sell software to unlock the iPhone, but a now rethinking after a call from ATandT lawayers at 3am UK time.
Though it would be fun to use an iPhone with a UK SIM, unless data rates drop considerably (though do-able on T-Mobile and 3) using an iPhone in the UK could prove a very costly business.
Better wait until O2 officially announce their deal with Apple for the UK and see what their pricing is.
Adobe updates Flash9 player
The updated player is available from Adobe Labs. It now supports H.264 video streaming which allows for HD content to be displayed (up to 1080p).
It's still a beta product, but Adobe is fending off other players.
It's still a beta product, but Adobe is fending off other players.
Microsoft Releases HD Photo plug-in for Photoshop CS2/3
Microsoft have released a HD Photo plug-in for Adobe's Photoshop CS2 and CS3. It's available for both Windows XP/Vista and Apple MacOS X (10.4) on both Intel and PowerPC.
Currently it's still beta, though it's expected to be the final version.
It was known as Windows Media HD, though MS have submitted it to JPEG and it should become JPEG XR (XR is short for "extended range). MS are allowing the technology to be used in a royalty free manner and will submit all specifications allowing anyone to implement the format on any platform in any language.
Currently it's still beta, though it's expected to be the final version.
It was known as Windows Media HD, though MS have submitted it to JPEG and it should become JPEG XR (XR is short for "extended range). MS are allowing the technology to be used in a royalty free manner and will submit all specifications allowing anyone to implement the format on any platform in any language.
Nikon announces D3 and D300
Nikon have announced the Nikon D3 Pro camera and D300 semi-pro (or prosumer) models. The D300 is based on the D series body, while the D3 is an upgrade to the D2.
The D3 has a 12.1 effective megapixel FX format (36.0-x-23.9mm) image sensor with 12-channel read out, a 9 fps frame rate, expandable ISO settings from 200-6400, a completely new 51-Point autofocus system, a three-inch VGA LCD screen with Live View (it shows what's being photographed, rather than just displaying saved photos). The camera supports CompactFlash cards and can support two simultaneously. Photos can be stored to both (mirrored, so there is always a back-up), photos can also be stored consequatively on both cards. A clever feature is that if the images are stored as both NEF (Nikon's raw format) and JPEG, NEF images can be stored on one card, and JPEG on the other.
The D300 has a 12.3 megapixel sensor, a 6fps frame advance, a self-cleaning sensor unit and high definition 3-inch VGA LCD display. It has a fast start-up (0.13s with a 45ms shutter lag). The sensor is self-cleaning (it vibrates to loosen dust) with an ISO range of 200-3200. The D300 also has an HDMI connector suitable for HD displays.
Both cameras use Nikon's new EXPEED processing chip which handles 14bit D/A with 16bit image processing.
The D300 with retail for around £1,100 plus VAT for the body only
The D3 has a 12.1 effective megapixel FX format (36.0-x-23.9mm) image sensor with 12-channel read out, a 9 fps frame rate, expandable ISO settings from 200-6400, a completely new 51-Point autofocus system, a three-inch VGA LCD screen with Live View (it shows what's being photographed, rather than just displaying saved photos). The camera supports CompactFlash cards and can support two simultaneously. Photos can be stored to both (mirrored, so there is always a back-up), photos can also be stored consequatively on both cards. A clever feature is that if the images are stored as both NEF (Nikon's raw format) and JPEG, NEF images can be stored on one card, and JPEG on the other.
The D300 has a 12.3 megapixel sensor, a 6fps frame advance, a self-cleaning sensor unit and high definition 3-inch VGA LCD display. It has a fast start-up (0.13s with a 45ms shutter lag). The sensor is self-cleaning (it vibrates to loosen dust) with an ISO range of 200-3200. The D300 also has an HDMI connector suitable for HD displays.
Both cameras use Nikon's new EXPEED processing chip which handles 14bit D/A with 16bit image processing.
The D300 with retail for around £1,100 plus VAT for the body only
22 Ağustos 2007 Çarşamba
Number Availability | Ofcom
Number Availability | Ofcom
Ofcom are going to oen two new number ranges for Premium Rate Services (PRS): -
0902 for ’Special Services, time charged calls up to and including 60ppm and total call cost not greater then £5 or fixed fee up to £1 per call.
0903 for ‘Special Services, open ended time dependent charge or fixed fee up to £1.50 (open ended calls).
This is to increase the availability of number for PRS services.
Ofcom are going to oen two new number ranges for Premium Rate Services (PRS): -
0902 for ’Special Services, time charged calls up to and including 60ppm and total call cost not greater then £5 or fixed fee up to £1 per call.
0903 for ‘Special Services, open ended time dependent charge or fixed fee up to £1.50 (open ended calls).
This is to increase the availability of number for PRS services.
17 Ağustos 2007 Cuma
Barbara Boxer visits Sun Microsystems to present Conservation Champions Award
http://www.boxer.senate.gov/news/photos/
16 Ağustos 2007 Perşembe
15 Ağustos 2007 Çarşamba
13 Ağustos 2007 Pazartesi
Are the Bees Dying off Because They're Too Busy?
By Susan Kuchinskas, East Bay Express. Posted August 11, 2007.
Are bees dying because factory farms are "overworking" them? California bee farmers who let their hives take it easy find their colonies are thriving.
Are bees dying because factory farms are "overworking" them? California bee farmers who let their hives take it easy find their colonies are thriving.
10 Ağustos 2007 Cuma
Watch 'The Bear' Movie from 1999
Posted by: "Michelle Tsai" michtsai@yahoo.com michtsai
Wed Aug 8, 2007 2:57 pm (PST)
If anyone knows a hunter or a hunting group, I highly recommend a movie for them to watch. It's called "The Bear". It's an amazingly beautiful and touching movie that came out in 1999, by an acclaimed director. It's a very up-close and personal documentary-style movie about an orphaned bear cub and an older male bear who adopted him; they were pursued by two hunters and then left alone after the life of one of the hunters was spared by the older bear. There is hardly any talking in the film and you hear a lot of moving bear talk. There won't be a dry eye in the audience. At the end there was a quote "The thrill is not to kill, but to let live." It's an A+++ film, one worth treasuring.
http://www.netflix.com/Movie/The_Bear/290158?strkid=261296019_0_0
I don't know any hunting groups, especially bear hunters, but would love to find out how to get a hold of them. Any one know? Thanks so much.
michelle
Wed Aug 8, 2007 2:57 pm (PST)
If anyone knows a hunter or a hunting group, I highly recommend a movie for them to watch. It's called "The Bear". It's an amazingly beautiful and touching movie that came out in 1999, by an acclaimed director. It's a very up-close and personal documentary-style movie about an orphaned bear cub and an older male bear who adopted him; they were pursued by two hunters and then left alone after the life of one of the hunters was spared by the older bear. There is hardly any talking in the film and you hear a lot of moving bear talk. There won't be a dry eye in the audience. At the end there was a quote "The thrill is not to kill, but to let live." It's an A+++ film, one worth treasuring.
http://www.netflix.com/Movie/The_Bear/290158?strkid=261296019_0_0
I don't know any hunting groups, especially bear hunters, but would love to find out how to get a hold of them. Any one know? Thanks so much.
michelle
9 Ağustos 2007 Perşembe
Decision to make The Wireless Telegraphy (Ultra-Wideband Equipment) (Exemption) Regulations 2007 | Ofcom
Decision to make The Wireless Telegraphy (Ultra-Wideband Equipment) (Exemption) Regulations 2007 | Ofcom
Ofcom will allow the use of UWB (Ultra-Wideband) equipment from 13th August 2007 when the exemption regulations come into force.
This is in accordance with European directives.
Any equipment will have to meet the published requirements and spectral masks.
This is a good step forwards and should allow new equipment to come on the market such as wireless HDTV distribution for in-home use and wireless USB.
Ofcom will allow the use of UWB (Ultra-Wideband) equipment from 13th August 2007 when the exemption regulations come into force.
This is in accordance with European directives.
Any equipment will have to meet the published requirements and spectral masks.
This is a good step forwards and should allow new equipment to come on the market such as wireless HDTV distribution for in-home use and wireless USB.
6 Ağustos 2007 Pazartesi
NOW up for sale
NOW the UK Wireless broadband operator from PCCW is up for sale. PCCW paid $14m for regional licenses which they are trying to convert to a single UK license (and to allow mobile use, which the licenses currently prohibit).
NOW have only 14,000 customers but losses of £23.3m. UK infrastructure is still expensive and providing a national network is unecomic unless there's huge scale involved or the company has a national network already.
Pipex was recently sold to Tiscali, though Pipex Wireless was excluded from the sale.
Both Pipex Wireless and NOW will compete for the same bidders.
BT has expressed an interested in the 2.5GHz spectrum, they may well make an offer for Pipex Wireless or NOW to gain their licenses.
NOW have only 14,000 customers but losses of £23.3m. UK infrastructure is still expensive and providing a national network is unecomic unless there's huge scale involved or the company has a national network already.
Pipex was recently sold to Tiscali, though Pipex Wireless was excluded from the sale.
Both Pipex Wireless and NOW will compete for the same bidders.
BT has expressed an interested in the 2.5GHz spectrum, they may well make an offer for Pipex Wireless or NOW to gain their licenses.
Virgin attracts Liberty Global
Liberty Global may join the battle for Virgin Media with a bid of £11bn.
BSkyB asked to delay the court case with Virgin Media re the Sky channels which Sky withdrew over pricing, which means it wont be heard until next year at the earliest. Normally Virgin Media would have pushed to have the case heard as early as possible so they get the channels back and stop losing customers.
Unfortunately an in-court case could delay any sale pending the outcome. It's much better for Virgin Media to delay the case and let a sale go through, then deal with BSkyB.
Unfortunatey it's bad news for customers who aren't likely to get their Sky content back for a year.
BSkyB asked to delay the court case with Virgin Media re the Sky channels which Sky withdrew over pricing, which means it wont be heard until next year at the earliest. Normally Virgin Media would have pushed to have the case heard as early as possible so they get the channels back and stop losing customers.
Unfortunately an in-court case could delay any sale pending the outcome. It's much better for Virgin Media to delay the case and let a sale go through, then deal with BSkyB.
Unfortunatey it's bad news for customers who aren't likely to get their Sky content back for a year.
3 Ağustos 2007 Cuma
Good News!!! HOUSE APPROVES PROTECTIONS FOR HORSES AND PETS
I went to the Taking Action for Animals Conference in Washington DC last weekend and Monday. These are 2 of the 4 bills many of the attendees, including myself, lobbied for on Capitol Hill.
I have to share this great news from the HSUS with you below.
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The Humane Society of the United States
August 3, 2007
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HOUSE APPROVES PROTECTIONS FOR HORSES AND PETS
Dear mary,
I know you just heard from The Humane Society of the United
States yesterday, but I have some exciting news that I knew you
would want to hear. I hope you don't mind the extra email this
week.
The House of Representatives has approved an
amendment to its Agriculture Appropriations bill that will help
stop the practice of American horses being hauled to slaughter
plants for human consumption.
Read more:
https://community.hsus.org/ct/E7_tvLn1_Rko/
It's the latest advance for us on animal issues in Congress.
Last week, the House approved an animal protection amendment to
the Farm Bill. This amendment would prohibit the use in research
of dogs and cats obtained from random source Class B dealers,
who may steal pets or fraudulently obtain them through "free to
good home" ads. It would also ban the use of live animals in
sales demonstrations of medical devices.
Read more:
https://community.hsus.org/ct/Ed_tvLn1_Rk9/
Thanks to the actions of dedicated animal advocates like you,
we're making great progress for animals in this Congressional
session. We still have much work to do, but I know with your
continued support, we will realize even more victories for
animals this year.
Sincerely,
Wayne Pacelle
President & CEO
The Humane Society of the United States
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Copyright (c) 2007 The Humane Society of the United States
(HSUS). All Rights Reserved.
The Humane Society of the United States
2100 L Street, NW, Washington, DC 20037
humanesociety@hsus.org | 202-452-1100 | www.humanesociety.org
I have to share this great news from the HSUS with you below.
****************************************
The Humane Society of the United States
August 3, 2007
****************************************
HOUSE APPROVES PROTECTIONS FOR HORSES AND PETS
Dear mary,
I know you just heard from The Humane Society of the United
States yesterday, but I have some exciting news that I knew you
would want to hear. I hope you don't mind the extra email this
week.
The House of Representatives has approved an
amendment to its Agriculture Appropriations bill that will help
stop the practice of American horses being hauled to slaughter
plants for human consumption.
Read more:
https://community.hsus.org/ct/E7_tvLn1_Rko/
It's the latest advance for us on animal issues in Congress.
Last week, the House approved an animal protection amendment to
the Farm Bill. This amendment would prohibit the use in research
of dogs and cats obtained from random source Class B dealers,
who may steal pets or fraudulently obtain them through "free to
good home" ads. It would also ban the use of live animals in
sales demonstrations of medical devices.
Read more:
https://community.hsus.org/ct/Ed_tvLn1_Rk9/
Thanks to the actions of dedicated animal advocates like you,
we're making great progress for animals in this Congressional
session. We still have much work to do, but I know with your
continued support, we will realize even more victories for
animals this year.
Sincerely,
Wayne Pacelle
President & CEO
The Humane Society of the United States
****************************************
Copyright (c) 2007 The Humane Society of the United States
(HSUS). All Rights Reserved.
The Humane Society of the United States
2100 L Street, NW, Washington, DC 20037
humanesociety@hsus.org | 202-452-1100 | www.humanesociety.org
2 Ağustos 2007 Perşembe
Award of available spectrum: 2500-2690MHz,2010-2025MHz | Ofcom
Award of available spectrum: 2500-2690MHz,2010-2025MHz | Ofcom
Ofcom are looking to make a considerable ammount of spectrum available. They are looking at 2 paired bands and a single unpaired band which would be suitable for WiMAX type services.
There is going to be a lot of interest in this spectrum (BT have already implied they will bid for it). As the band was originally going to be used for 3G, current 3G terminals will look for control channels in this band, and so there is also interest from 3G operators.
Ofcom are consulting now and will make a decision on the regulations etc by March or April 2008 and following invite applicants to participate in the award in the first quarter of 2008 and commence the bidding process as soon as possible thereafter.
Ofcom are looking to make a considerable ammount of spectrum available. They are looking at 2 paired bands and a single unpaired band which would be suitable for WiMAX type services.
There is going to be a lot of interest in this spectrum (BT have already implied they will bid for it). As the band was originally going to be used for 3G, current 3G terminals will look for control channels in this band, and so there is also interest from 3G operators.
Ofcom are consulting now and will make a decision on the regulations etc by March or April 2008 and following invite applicants to participate in the award in the first quarter of 2008 and commence the bidding process as soon as possible thereafter.
Regulation of VoIP Services: Access to the Emergency Services | Ofcom
Regulation of VoIP Services: Access to the Emergency Services | Ofcom
Ofcom is proposing that all VoIP providers will need to provide access to 999 services since users of VoIP services are unaware or thought that services did privide access.
They are holding a consultation which closes on 20th Sept 2007.
If providers do provide 999 services they will be classed as PATS which may put further obligations on the provider.
Currently 999 services have the ability to tie a telephone number to an address (or to a cell site in terms of mobile calls - they Cell ID is passed as part of the call set-up), VoIP calls make this more difficult, however this is similar to US policy where VoIP providers have to meet E911 conditions.
Ofcom is proposing that all VoIP providers will need to provide access to 999 services since users of VoIP services are unaware or thought that services did privide access.
They are holding a consultation which closes on 20th Sept 2007.
If providers do provide 999 services they will be classed as PATS which may put further obligations on the provider.
Currently 999 services have the ability to tie a telephone number to an address (or to a cell site in terms of mobile calls - they Cell ID is passed as part of the call set-up), VoIP calls make this more difficult, however this is similar to US policy where VoIP providers have to meet E911 conditions.