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Old 2015-05-17, 03:12   #2619
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Old 2015-05-18, 12:19   #2620
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this time it is a 'hmmm interesting"
Computer scientists have now figured out how to create timelapses by pulling data from photos that people share publicly on sites like Flickr and Picasa.


and a link to the paper
http://grail.cs.washington.edu/projects/timelapse/

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Old 2015-05-18, 13:26   #2621
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It would be interesting to see this technique applied to public officials.
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Old 2015-05-20, 12:15   #2622
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Old 2015-05-21, 03:30   #2623
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Old 2015-05-22, 15:31   #2624
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NEVER put out a oil fire with water!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boilover
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Old 2015-05-23, 06:00   #2625
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Adult dating site hack exposes sexual secrets | CNN

AFF users should look at the bright side: This will likely lead to them meeting lots of new 'friends' they didn't know they had - for no extra charge. (Unless you count the ensuing blackmail, that is.) "You've got (black)mail."
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Old 2015-05-23, 15:04   #2626
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"You've got (black)mail."
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Old 2015-05-26, 23:04   #2627
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http://ww2.kqed.org/futureofyou/2015...onal-intimacy/
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Old 2015-05-27, 00:44   #2628
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"Do android rumps dream of taking electric dumps?".

(Apologies to the novelistic inspiration for Blade Runner.)
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Old 2015-05-27, 14:28   #2629
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