Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
SKYDIVER James Boole told yesterday how he plunged into a mountainside from 6,000ft without a parachute.
James, 31, said he felt like he’d been “hit by a speeding truck” after landing on the snow-covered rocks at 100mph.
But amazingly he lived despite suffering a broken back and rib, a bruised lung and chipped teeth.
He had been filming another skydiver falling for a TV documentary in Russia.
The other man was meant to signal how close he was to the ground, but he was too late and gave James two seconds to open his chute.
Dad-of-one James, of Tamworth, Staffs, said: “I was screaming in pain, coughing up blood.
"I was very worried I’d got internal injuries and I might be dying. I thought about telling someone my last words.”
He was rescued and taken to hospital in Moscow, where he was put in a body brace before flying home.
James added: “People say it all the time, but I feel like the luckiest man in the world.”
But amazingly he lived despite suffering a broken back and rib, a bruised lung and chipped teeth.
He had been filming another skydiver falling for a TV documentary in Russia.
The other man was meant to signal how close he was to the ground, but he was too late and gave James two seconds to open his chute.
Dad-of-one James, of Tamworth, Staffs, said: “I was screaming in pain, coughing up blood.
"I was very worried I’d got internal injuries and I might be dying. I thought about telling someone my last words.”
He was rescued and taken to hospital in Moscow, where he was put in a body brace before flying home.
James added: “People say it all the time, but I feel like the luckiest man in the world.”
Monday, May 18, 2009
Sunday, May 17, 2009
Saudi files for 'killer' tracking chip patent
A Saudi Arabian inventor has filed for a patent on a potentially lethal science fiction-style human tracking microchip, the German Patent and Trademark Office (DPMA) told The Local on Friday.
But the macabre innovation that enables remote killing will likely be denied copyright protection.
“While the application is still pending further paperwork on his part, the invention will probably be found to violate paragraph two of the German Patent Law – which does not allow inventions that transgress public order or good morals,” spokeswoman Stephanie Krüger told The Local from Munich.
The patent application – entitled “Implantation of electronic chips in the human body for the purposes of determining its geographical location” – was filed on October 30, 2007, but was only published until last week, or 18 months after submission as required by German law, she said.
“In recent times the number of people sought by security forces has increased,” the Jeddah-based inventor wrote in his summary.
The tiny electronic device, dubbed the “Killer Chip” by Swiss daily Tagesanzeiger, would be suited for tracking fugitives from justice, terrorists, illegal immigrants, criminals, political opponents, defectors, domestic help, and Saudi Arabians who don’t return home from pilgrimages.
“I apply for these reasons and for reasons of state security and the security of citizens,” the statement reads.
After subcutaneous implantation, the chip would send out encrypted radio waves that would be tracked by satellites to confirm the person’s identity and whereabouts. An alternate model chip could reportedly release a poison into the carrier if he or she became a security risk.
“Foreigners are allowed to apply for patents in Germany through a native representative, in this case it was a Munich law firm,” Krüger told The Local. “Most people apply for a patent in several countries, and this inventor probably did too.”
But the law firm, DTS Munich, is no longer responsible for the application.
"We resigned from representation of this case last week," a spokesman said without stating why.
But the macabre innovation that enables remote killing will likely be denied copyright protection.
“While the application is still pending further paperwork on his part, the invention will probably be found to violate paragraph two of the German Patent Law – which does not allow inventions that transgress public order or good morals,” spokeswoman Stephanie Krüger told The Local from Munich.
The patent application – entitled “Implantation of electronic chips in the human body for the purposes of determining its geographical location” – was filed on October 30, 2007, but was only published until last week, or 18 months after submission as required by German law, she said.
“In recent times the number of people sought by security forces has increased,” the Jeddah-based inventor wrote in his summary.
The tiny electronic device, dubbed the “Killer Chip” by Swiss daily Tagesanzeiger, would be suited for tracking fugitives from justice, terrorists, illegal immigrants, criminals, political opponents, defectors, domestic help, and Saudi Arabians who don’t return home from pilgrimages.
“I apply for these reasons and for reasons of state security and the security of citizens,” the statement reads.
After subcutaneous implantation, the chip would send out encrypted radio waves that would be tracked by satellites to confirm the person’s identity and whereabouts. An alternate model chip could reportedly release a poison into the carrier if he or she became a security risk.
“Foreigners are allowed to apply for patents in Germany through a native representative, in this case it was a Munich law firm,” Krüger told The Local. “Most people apply for a patent in several countries, and this inventor probably did too.”
But the law firm, DTS Munich, is no longer responsible for the application.
"We resigned from representation of this case last week," a spokesman said without stating why.
Monday, May 11, 2009
Sunday, May 10, 2009
LIPUS
Low intensity pulsed ultrasound (LIPUS) is a medical technology.
Researchers at the University of Alberta have used LIPUS to gently massage teeth roots and jawbones to cause growth or regrowth, and have grown new teeth. As of June 2006, a large device has been licensed by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Health Canada for use by dentists. A smaller device that fits on braces has also been developed. In order to regrow teeth, the tooth root must be massaged by the LIPUS device for 20 minutes each day for 4 months. It has been approved by both Canadian and American regulatory bodies and a market-ready model is currently being prepared. LIPUS is expected to be commercially available before the end of 2009.
See also:
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2006/06/060628234304.htm
http://www.theregister.co.uk/2006/06/29/ultrasound_tooth_implant/
Researchers at the University of Alberta have used LIPUS to gently massage teeth roots and jawbones to cause growth or regrowth, and have grown new teeth. As of June 2006, a large device has been licensed by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Health Canada for use by dentists. A smaller device that fits on braces has also been developed. In order to regrow teeth, the tooth root must be massaged by the LIPUS device for 20 minutes each day for 4 months. It has been approved by both Canadian and American regulatory bodies and a market-ready model is currently being prepared. LIPUS is expected to be commercially available before the end of 2009.
See also:
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2006/06/060628234304.htm
http://www.theregister.co.uk/2006/06/29/ultrasound_tooth_implant/
Saturday, May 9, 2009
PowerCast wireless power system Christmas tree
Wireless devices have changed the way I do things everyday, but one big downside (especially in wireless speakers) is how to get the power. There is no point having wireless rear speakers if you cannot send a wireless permanent power supply.
Well now some new technology designed by PowerCast lets us have a wireless powered chintzy $395 Christmas tree.
Although it will be even better when we can get wireless power to cellphones, DAPs, and medical devices, this Christmas tree is still a cool gadget.
Wireless Lighted Artificial Christmas Tree Features:
* Uses technology developed by Powercast in co-operation with the Philips company
* Mounted in its own gold-finished urn
* Inconspicuous low-voltage cord plugs in to activate the transmitters that enable wireless holiday lighting
* No more worries about tangled strands of wire or burned-out lights
* Imperceptible transmitters at the tree’s center keep long-lasting Christmas tree lights glowing
* As the LED lights on candy cane-shaped receivers are positioned on branches, they sparkle in super-bright multicolors
http://www.product-reviews.net/2007/11/29/powercast-wireless-power-system-and-chintzy-395-christmas-tree/
Well now some new technology designed by PowerCast lets us have a wireless powered chintzy $395 Christmas tree.
Although it will be even better when we can get wireless power to cellphones, DAPs, and medical devices, this Christmas tree is still a cool gadget.
Wireless Lighted Artificial Christmas Tree Features:
* Uses technology developed by Powercast in co-operation with the Philips company
* Mounted in its own gold-finished urn
* Inconspicuous low-voltage cord plugs in to activate the transmitters that enable wireless holiday lighting
* No more worries about tangled strands of wire or burned-out lights
* Imperceptible transmitters at the tree’s center keep long-lasting Christmas tree lights glowing
* As the LED lights on candy cane-shaped receivers are positioned on branches, they sparkle in super-bright multicolors
http://www.product-reviews.net/2007/11/29/powercast-wireless-power-system-and-chintzy-395-christmas-tree/
Thursday, May 7, 2009
Seeing Infrared
The U.S. Navy wanted to boost sailors' night vision so they could spot infrared signal lights during World War II. However, infrared wavelengths are normally beyond the sensitivity of human eyes. Scientists knew vitamin A contained part of a specialized light-sensitive molecule in the eye's receptors, and wondered if an alternate form of vitamin A could promote different light sensitivity in the eye. They fed volunteers supplements made from the livers of walleyed pikes, and the volunteers' vision began changing over several months to extend into the infrared region. Such early success went down the drain after other researchers developed an electronic snooperscope to see infrared, and the human study was abandoned. Other nations also played with vitamin A during World War II - Japan fed its pilots a preparation that boosted vitamin A absorption, and saw their night vision improve by 100 percent in some cases.
The U.S. Navy wanted to boost sailors' night vision so they could spot infrared signal lights during World War II. However, infrared wavelengths are normally beyond the sensitivity of human eyes. Scientists knew vitamin A contained part of a specialized light-sensitive molecule in the eye's receptors, and wondered if an alternate form of vitamin A could promote different light sensitivity in the eye. They fed volunteers supplements made from the livers of walleyed pikes, and the volunteers' vision began changing over several months to extend into the infrared region. Such early success went down the drain after other researchers developed an electronic snooperscope to see infrared, and the human study was abandoned. Other nations also played with vitamin A during World War II - Japan fed its pilots a preparation that boosted vitamin A absorption, and saw their night vision improve by 100 percent in some cases.
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
??? 200,000 YEAR OLD STATUE FOUND ON MOON
WASHINGTON, DC - A noted scientist has just produced proof that the lunar surface was inhabited by intelligent life: a 10-inch angel sculpture embedded in a moon rock.
Geologist Dr. Morris Charles revealed last week that NASA lab workers chipped the angel from one of the rocks brought to Earth by Apollo 11 astronauts 40 years ago, in 1969. Dr. Charles was a NASA scientist himself for 23 years but left the agency in 1987. He still maintains close ties to many of his former colleagues.
2001 Mexican People take over military base
Watching this video, I could hardly believe what I was seeing. But this bloodless conquest is genuine, shocking as that may be, and stands as a testament to what the people of any nation could do, including the American people.
Freedom from oppression simply by casually walking up and taking it. Victory has never come at so low a cost, and Liberty never so easy to obtain.
Freedom from oppression simply by casually walking up and taking it. Victory has never come at so low a cost, and Liberty never so easy to obtain.
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