Google Said to Rethink Wallet Strategy Amid Slow Adoption. Google Inc. (GOOG) is weighing changes aimed at improving its Google Wallet mobile-payment system following slow adoption and the departure of two key managers, according to people with knowledge of the project. The company is considering sharing revenue with carriers such as Verizon Wireless and AT&T Inc.
(T) to get them to embrace the technology, which lets users pay for items at checkout by tapping phones on a reader device, said the people, who asked not to be named because the discussions are private. Google aims to spur demand for its Wallet app, which is designed to boost its share of the multibillion-dollar market for mobile advertising by letting it target shoppers with coupons and promotions. The challenge: Few phones have the right technology installed, and rivals are readying their own systems, including one called ISIS that’s backed by carriers. “They are in a bit of a re-evaluation pattern right now,” said Rick Oglesby, an analyst at Boston-based research firm Aite Group. We'll just leave this here for you : gaming. 'A Test You Need to Fail': A Teacher's Open Letter to Her 8th Grade Students : TrueReddit. So my laptop is getting older, but I don't have the cash to upgrade. What can I do to keep in up to speed until I can upgrade? : Frugal.
ELI5: The difference between ibuprofen, advil, and tylenol. : explainlikeimfive. How does the 'layering' of old cities occur? : askscience. 'A Test You Need to Fail': A Teacher's Open Letter to Her 8th Grade Students. Dear 8th Graders, I’m sorry. (llustration: David McLiman) I didn’t know. I spent last night perusing the 150-plus pages of grading materials provided by the state in anticipation of reading and evaluating your English Language Arts Exams this morning. I knew the test was pointless—that it has never fulfilled its stated purpose as a predictor of who would succeed and who would fail the English Regents in 11th grade. Any thinking person would’ve ditched it years ago. But we already knew all of that. What I learned is that the test is also criminal. Because what I hadn’t known—this is my first time grading this exam—was that it doesn’t matter how well you write, or what you think.
And here’s the really scary part, kids: The questions you were asked were written to elicit a personal response, which, if provided, earn you no credit. I told you, didn’t I, about hearing Noam Chomsky speak recently? It’s not that I oppose rigorous testing. . © 2012 Rethink Schools. Well... You don't see that every day... while fishing... : videos. Facebook says it may sue employers who demand job applicants' passwords.
Facebook has taken a stand against what it calls a "distressing increase" in reports of employers demanding the Facebook passwords of employees and job applicants. One such report came from the Associated Press this week, which detailed cases of interviewers asking applicants for Facebook usernames and passwords, a clear invasion of privacy if we've ever heard of one. Employers examining applicants' and employees' activity on social media networks isn't new—but typically it is restricted to what information users have made publicly available to everyone. Facebook said it could seek policy changes or file lawsuits to prevent employers from demanding passwords.
While Facebook is often criticized for privacy violations of its own, this time it's fighting on behalf of its users. "Facebook takes your privacy seriously," Facebook Chief Privacy Officer Erin Egan said in a statement issued today. Separately, Sen. Listing image by Photograph by Spencer E Holtaway. Facebook says it may sue employers who demand job applicants' passwords : technology. Graduated Response Deal Steamrollers On Towards July 1 Launch. Last week, RIAA CEO Cary Sherman confirmed that the country's largest ISPs will voluntarily roll out by July 1 a "graduated response" program aimed at discouraging unauthorized downloading. A Memorandum of Understanding published last summer outlines the program, which was developed without user feedback.
Under the new system, a rightsholder accusing an ISP subscriber of infringment will trigger a series of ever-increasing consequences. The responses are graduated in the sense that they escalate after each accusation, beginning with steps aimed at educating users about copyright and culminating in the Orwellian-sounding "mitigation measures" -- bandwidth throttling or account suspension. As we said last year, this deal is tilted against subscribers. That's not surprising, given that no one solicited subscriber input in advance. In fact, some online commenters have expressed concern that the agreement runs afoul of antitrust law. There are still more problems. Super Smash Bros. (Wii U/3DS)
Gameplay Two versions of the game will be released, one for Nintendo 3DS and the other for Wii U. The Wii U version is presented in high-definition visuals, while the Nintendo 3DS version will feature characters with black outlines, which can be toggled on and off.[7] Both versions will include the same roster of playable characters, but the two versions will each feature exclusive stages, assist trophies, and collectables. The Nintendo 3DS version will feature those from Nintendo handheld releases while those in the Wii U version will be featured from Nintendo home console releases.[3][6][8] The Nintendo 3DS version features an exclusive Smash Run mode, based on the City Trial mode from Kirby Air Ride, in which players navigate an open environment for stat-increasing power-ups, before facing each other in a match.[9] Both versions of the game feature local and online multiplayer, including matches against friends and strangers.
Characters Notes Development References External links. To Draw Reluctant Young Buyers, G.M. Turns to MTV. Fabrizio Costantini for The New York Times Ross Martin, left, of Viacom's creative strategy unit, is working with General Motors to help revive interest in cars among young consumers. Mr. Martin and John McFarland of Chevrolet are shown in G.M.'s headquarters in Detroit. But on a chilly afternoon here last month he managed to attract a few odd looks as he walked across the 24th floor of ’ global headquarters.
Mr. Martin is the executive vice president of Scratch, a unit of the giant media company Viacom that consults with brands about connecting with consumers. He and his team are trying to help General Motors solve one of the most vexing problems facing the car industry: many young consumers today just do not care that much about cars. That is a major shift from the days when the car stood at the center of youth culture and wheels served as the ultimate gateway to freedom and independence. “They think of a car as a giant bummer,” said Mr. There is data to support Mr. Mr. Last summer, Mr. Millennials don't care as much about cars : lostgeneration. A father, a son, and Pokemon. : gaming. Canada vs. USA Soldier tug of war : videos. Is the Singularity a new Religion? Lanier v. Kurzweil : Futurology.
Singulati: Our Singularity Weblog Forum. Yes and No. As Ray defines the Singularity (An Ongoing Process of exponential change that is a continuum resulting in a state-change in the mode of Human existence and the change in definition of what we call Human, just as a start), it is not a religion. As many others who are recognized as authorities on the Singularity it is not a religion (but many of them will include things that are unconsciously religious). But to most of those who call themselves "Singulatarians," whether they like it or not, it is a Religion (whether they know it or not). They use it as a Proxy for Theistic Religion with its promises of Eternal Life and of a Future Rapture, which will arrive at a set point in the future for which there will be growing signs (prophecies) of this coming "Singularity. " And after this Rapture they will live in a Magical Utopian Paradise where every whim may be fulfilled.
I find this hard to believe. But this might actually turn out to be a Good thing. Will The Real Mitt Romney Please Stand Up (feat. Eminem) TYT Mocks God, Going To Hell - Randall Terry. The Wrigley Building (1921) : chicago. Is Fun's experience shows why the Google Play rules need a rewrite : Android. Google Voice for Android, now with Ice Cream Sandwich voicemail integration. Google Said to Rethink Wallet Strategy Amid Slow Adoption : google. “Pirating” UK Student to be Extradited to the US. Richard O’Dwyer, the UK-based ex-administrator of the video linking website TVShack will be extradited to the US to face copyright infringement charges.
Despite public outrage Home Secretary Theresa May approved the extradition order today. The 23-year-old student has never visited United States, but now faces several years in a US prison. Last year Richard O’Dwyer was arrested by police for operating TVShack, a website that carried links to copyrighted TV-shows. Following his detention in the UK’s largest prison, the site owner fought a looming extradition to the US, but without success.
After a UK judge gave the green light to extradite the student two months ago, Home Secretary Theresa May officially approved the request from US authorities today. Julia O’Dwyer, Richard’s mother, is severely disappointed with the decision and says that her son has been “sold” to the US. “Today, yet another British citizen is betrayed by the British Government,” she said. “Pirating” UK Student to be Extradited to the US: 'Despite public outrage Home Secretary Theresa May approved the extradition order today. The 23-yr-old student has never visited US, but now faces several years in a US prison.' : worldnews. TL:DR Redditor gets bullied, feels like no hope, posts it to reddit. Redditors email principal, cops get involved. 4 Hours ago a classmate of the bullied Redditor posts that the bully was ARRESTED. That's right Reddit, you got someone arrested. : bestof.
Public enemy - mklvfkwr. Socionics: Jungian Personality Theory. Delta Quadra. Delta, or the 'fourth' quadra, includes LSE, EII, IEE, and SLI. Reinin caracterises this quadra as Judicious, Serious, and Aristocratic. Dominant elements The dominant IM elements of the Delta Quadra are Te, Fi, Ne, Si that correspond to symbols , respectively. Grouping together the elements of the Ego blocks of the Delta Quadra types, we get a picture of what aspects of life Delta Quadra types strive to bring to the forefront of life, as well as the kind of group atmosphere and lifestyle they pursue. Te blocked with Si: Delta types make a point of talking about the rationale behind their actions and emphasizing the productiveness or unproductiveness of different ways of doing things - even in such emotional areas as personal relationships.
Ne blocked with Fi: Delta types love to share personal experience mixed with their own sentiments regarding their experiences, but all in an insightful and non-dramatic manner. Subdued elements respectively. Fe blocked with Ni: Se blocked with Ti: Alpha Beta. Gamma Quadra. Gamma, or the 'third' quadra, includes the types SEE, ILI, LIE, and ESI. The Reinin traits that distinguish Gamma from other quadras are "decisive," "serious," and "democratic. " Dominant elements The dominant IM elements of the Gamma Quadra are Te, Fi, Se, Ni that correspond to symbols , respectively. Te blocked with Ni, Gamma types take a longer-term view regarding efficiency and profitability, giving lower priority to the short term. Fi blocked with Se, Gamma types take a hard-line approach regarding ethical principles and the punishment, even revenge, on those who break them. Subdued elements The subdued IM elements of the Gamma Quadra are Fe, Ti, Ne, Si or respectively.
Fe blocked with Si, Gamma types don't tend to form or maintain groups based on fun, emotional interaction, but only take groups seriously that perform some common productive activity or discuss serious topics. Ti blocked with Ne, Group behavior Romance styles Perception of other quadras Alpha Beta Delta. Beta Quadra. Beta, or the 'second' quadra, includes EIE, LSI, SLE, and IEI.
According to the Reinin dichotomies, Beta Quadra is 'Decisive,' 'Merry,' and 'Aristocratic.' Dominant elements The dominant IM elements of the Beta Quadra are Ti, Fe, Ni, Se that correspond to symbols , respectively. All Beta Quadra types have these elements in the Ego or Super-Id blocks and tend to promote or favor their use over subdued elements. Ti blocked with Se, Beta quadra types prefer situations where the power structure and hierarchy is clearly defined according to consistent rules where ambiguities are minimized.
Fe blocked with Ni, Beta types tend to enjoy group activities where the whole group participates in generating a common emotional atmosphere, as in laughing at jokes, etc. Subdued elements The subdued IM elements of the Beta Quadra are Fi, Te, Si, Ne that correspond to symbols , respectively. Fi blocked with Ne, Te blocked with Si, Group behavior Betas also don't like it when people tell long, slow stories. Alpha. Alpha Quadra. Alpha, or the 'first' quadra, includes ILE, SEI, ESE, and LII. Dominant IM elements of Alpha quadra: Ne, Si, Fe, Ti. Reinin characterizes this quadra as Judicious, Merry, and Democratic. Dominant elements The dominant IM elements of the Alpha Quadra are Ne, Ti, Fe, Si that correspond to symbols , respectively. Ne blocked with Ti: Alpha types are inclined to discuss highly theoretical concepts as a source of intellectual stimulation and fun rather than for their practical merits.
Fe blocked with Si: Alpha types tend to enjoy participating in groups where there is free exchange of positive emotional expression in an atmosphere pleasing to the senses. Subdued elements The subdued IM elements of the Alpha Quadra are Se, Ni, Te, Fi that correspond to symbols , respectively. Se blocked with Fi: Alpha types prefer to avoid the discussion of controversial and unpleasant subjects regarding personal relationships while in groups, especially if leading to confrontations.
Ni blocked with Te: Beta Gamma. The possibility of life in the seas of Europa : space. Life and the seas of Europa. What lies beneath? The crescent of Europa rises against the darkness of space in this Voyager image of the icy moon. The criss-crossing surface features known as lineae and extensive areas of chaotic terrain are thought to be indicative of a subsurface ocean. (Voyager Project, JPL, NASA, Copyright: Calvin J. Hamilton (1996)) Jupiter’s icy moon Europa has been of interest to astronomers for hundreds of years, and to planetary scientists since it was first imaged by the Pioneer spacecraft in the 1970s.
Since then the NASA missions Voyager 1 and 2, Galileo and most recently New Horizons have all paid the moon a visit, and thanks to the remarkable high resolution imagery returned by Galileo in particular, it is possible that scientists may have uncovered the single most promising candidate for hosting astrobiology in our Solar System to date. Europa is a moon with a difference. The Biogeochemistry of the Europan Ocean Unique system: Schematic of Europa’s ocean, shell and mantle. NASA (2011). Scientists now have evidence that Jupiter's core has been dissolving, and the implications stretch far outside of our solar system. : science. Stratievskaya LII.
Here is the machine translation of one of Stratievskaya 's well-known type descriptions - the Logical Intuitive Introtim (LII) . If you can improve the translation and wording, please do so. Ego block Introverted logic "validity - my craft" "a representative of this type always passionate champion for the validity. It considers that everything in the world must be logically and, therefore, it is correct. Frequently it reflects about the creation of the state of absolute validity, about the establishment of authority, which must begin its activity from the severe penalty of all, who conduct unrighteous life, i.e., he disrupts the principles of validity.
(idea of "terrible law court"). It is deeply democratic on the nature, since democracy as the possibility of selection is understood. Robesp'er tries produmanno and tselenapravlenno to select the measures for disciplinary action. To persuade, but those more to request - does not love. Robesp'er is usually firm in its judgments. This came out of a horse's intestine. : WTF.
| Acknowledgeyourtype. Filatova SLI. Here is the translation of one of Filatova's type descriptions - the SLI. Sensory-Logical Introvert SLI – ISTp – Gaben (Artisan) Installation of the consciousness in the leading bloc: for the SLI everything in the world must be harmonious, proportional and balanced; the best way to achieve this is through aesthetical, qualitative activity. Descriptions of the strong functions: Introverted Sensing: Primary Function Si – Represented by the sensation of harmony, beauty and health.
SLI capably remembers colours, odours, and somatic sensations; and can easily draw pictures of these in his memory. This function’s manifestation makes itself noticed in regards to the SLI’s exterior appearance: he always dresses appropriately in a simple, elegant, sporty style: his clothing is primarily chosen based on convenience. Extroverted Logic: Creative Function SLI knows how to focus on the primary objective whilst not forgetting about the components. On the one hand he has a characteristic perseverance. Filatova IEE. Filatova EII. Filatova LSE. Filatova ESI. Filatova LIE. Filatova ILI. Filatova SEE. Filatova IEI. Filatova SLE. Filatova LSI. Filatova EIE. Filatova ESE.
Filatova ILE. Holy shit. If I had realized it was this simple... : videos. A complete primer on Google Dart : google. Asahi Breweries. House Phone - Me And My Machine. Joseph Beels plays Czerny, The School of Velocity, #5. Joseph Beels plays Czerny, The School of Velocity, #6. What is Dart? Mark Ridley's Comedy Castle. Trollphyics at its best : videos. It's blazing hot in your room. You open the window and put a fan in it. Do you blow the hot air out? Or blow the cold air in? : askscience. SaltySpoon81 comments on IAmA Navy SEAL, AMAA(OPSEC and PERSEC wont be violated). The internet is not a rehearsal - alt.adrianshort. Photo Album. Age of Ignorance by Charles Simic.
Satellites expose 8,000 years of civilization : Nature News & Comment. Satellites expose 8,000 years of civilization. Nostrademon describes the early days of reddit : DepthHub. Nostrademons comments on I want to hear from the first generation of Redditors. What were things like, in the beginning? Black Girl Freaks out after professor doesn't give answer to "Why does evolution kill black people?" "Anyone who has taught college over the last forty years, as I have, can tell you how much less students coming out of high school know every year." : TrueReddit. Johnny Neon 'Hearts'
Lemon, a very happy dog, takes us on a summer day adventure around cape town (camera strapped to dog's back) I want to be a dog after seeing this : happy. Why did the scientists involved with the Manhattan Project think the atomic bomb had a chance to ignite the atmosphere? : askscience. Conveying Sexual Intent Early On: How to Avoid the Friendzone : seduction. Freeways, safe at almost any speed. | The Detroit Mercury. Pics from a Chinese gangsters phone. Should This Be the Last Generation? How to end a first date [nsfw] : videos. Does a dog have a larger carbon footprint than an SUV? : askscience. I am Devin Clark, the creator of Ugly Americans. AMA : IAmA. She's Too Good For Everyone. Video Yvette HORNER / Boy GEORGE : Summertime - george, boy, georges. La Menace Complètement Fantôme.
TIL that the 'black' in 'blacksmith' distinquishes them from 'whitesmiths', who work with the lighter coloured metals such as tin and pewter : todayilearned. This is just brilliant... : videos. Native Client. GDC 2012: Porting your game to NaCl. Type study: Typographic hierarchy. Wrong lane car accident. Illusionary. Illusionary relations between psychological ("personality") types. Rhinolith. TEDxCambridge - Jeff Lieberman on science and spirituality. World considers US, Israel threat not Iran: Chomsky. Kevin Gaspar - Google+ - I've been arguing for sometime that technology leads to…