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Tuesday, May 28, 2013
Monday, May 27, 2013
Apple CEO Tim Cook's interview at D11 is tomorrow, get your liveblog here!
Just a year after Tim Cook sat down for his first non-financial interview as CEO of Apple, the man himself is back for yet another round. He'll be seated in Rancho Palos Verdes, California tomorrow evening at the D11 conference, taking questions from hosts Kara Swisher and Walt Mossberg, and we'll be liveblogging every moment of it. The interview is taking place with under a fortnight to go until Apple's WWDC, where we're expecting to see details on iOS 7, the Mac lineup and perhaps a glimpse at whatever the company is (presumably) cooking up in the wearables department. The action begins at 6PM PT (9PM ET) tomorrow, so feel free to bookmark this link and return at the time listed below.
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Stop Killer Robots
A robot distributes promotional literature calling for a ban on fully autonomous weapons in Parliament Square on April 23, 2013, in London. The Campaign to Stop Killer Robots is calling for a pre-emptive ban on lethal robot weapons that could attack targets without human intervention. Photo by Oli Scarff/Getty Images
Artificial intelligence expert Mark Bishop says a ban on weapons that can deploy and destroy without human intervention is vital. He is a professor of cognitive computing at Goldsmiths, University of London, and chairs the Society for the Study of Artificial Intelligence and the Simulation of Behavior.
Simon Makin: What is the Campaign to Stop Killer Robots?
Mark Bishop: It is a confederation of non-governmental organizations and pressure groups lobbying for a ban on producing and deploying fully autonomous weapon systems, where the ability of a human to both choose the precise target and intervene in the final decision to attack is removed.
SM: How close are we to this?
MB: Examples already exist. Some, such as the Phalanx gun system, used on the majority of U.S. Navy ships to detect and automatically engage incoming threats, have been around for some time. Another is the Israeli Harpy "fire-and-forget" unmanned aerial vehicle, which will seek out and destroy radar installations.
SM: What's driving the technology's development?
MB: Current Western military strategy focuses more on drones than on traditional forces, but remote-controlled drones are vulnerable to hijacking. Fully autonomous systems are virtually immune to this. They also lower costs. This means manufacturers sell more, so there is a commercial imperative to develop autonomous systems and for governments to deploy them.
SM: What are the dangers?
MB: There are reasons to doubt whether autonomous systems can appropriately judge the need to engage, react to threats proportionately, or reliably discriminate between combatants and civilians. Also, when you get complex software systems interacting, there is huge potential for unforeseen consequences. A vivid example was seen on Amazon in 2011 when pricing bots raised the cost of a book, The Making of a Fly, to more than $23 million.
SM: So, you are worried about escalation?
MB: Yes. In South Korea scientists are developing a robot to patrol the border with North Korea. If this was deployed and incorrectly or disproportionately engaged, it is easy to imagine a minor border incursion escalating into a serious confrontation. Even more frighteningly, in 1983, during the U.S. military exercise Able Archer, Russian automatic defense systems falsely detected an incoming missile, and it was only a Russian colonel's intervention that averted nuclear war. But the potential for escalation gets particularly scary when you have autonomous systems interacting with other autonomous systems.
SM: Couldn't robots reduce risk to humans?
MB: There is a case, put forward by people such as U.S. roboticist Ronald Arkin, that robots might make more dispassionate assessments than grieving or revenge-seeking soldiers. Not only does this not address the problem of escalation, it also only holds water if systems can reliably decide when to engage, judge proportionality, and accurately discriminate targets.
SM: So what should we do?
MB: The technology behind autonomous systems has other uses, such as the Google car driving system, so banning development would be difficult. Instead, we must focus on a global treaty banning deployment of autonomous weapons.
This article originally appeared in New Scientist.
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Pagan wins it for Giants with inside-the-park HR
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) ? Angel Pagan was thinking triple out of the box. Once he rounded second and saw third base coach Tim Flannery waving him home, he shifted into another gear.
Pagan became the first San Francisco player to end a game with an inside-the-park homer, connecting with a runner aboard in the bottom of the 10th inning Saturday to give the Giants a thrilling 6-5 victory over the Colorado Rockies.
"I know two things: I'm going to score and Flannery is going to score with me," Pagan said. "He's amazing. I'll be honest with you, I was running out of gas a little bit around third. He helped me to get there."
Troy Tulowitzki homered leading off the 10th to put the Rockies ahead 5-4, but Colorado closer Rafael Betancourt (1-2) walked Brandon Crawford to open the bottom half.
Guillermo Quiroz sacrificed before Pagan sent a long drive that hit the base of the oddly angled wall in right-center and bounced high over the head of right fielder Michael Cuddyer. The ball caromed away from Cuddyer as the speedy Pagan raced around the bases and slid home ahead of the relay.
"I was thinking at least three. I was watching the ball and it didn't bounce too far from him," Pagan said. "I'm thinking three but looking at the coach. He gives me the OK and I'm going for it."
The last major leaguer to hit an inside-the-park home run that ended a game was Rey Sanchez for Tampa Bay on June 11, 2004 ? also in a 10-inning victory over Colorado, according to STATS.
The previous Giants player to do it was Hall of Famer Bill Terry on Aug. 24, 1931, when the club was in New York. His drive beat the Chicago Cubs 2-1, STATS said.
"I thought it was going over the fence," said Pagan's teammate, Hunter Pence. "Inside the park is the last thing you think of. All we could do is watch him run and hope he was safe."
It was Betancourt's first blown save in 11 chances this season.
Carlos Gonzalez homered among his three hits and drove in two runs for the Rockies. Cuddyer and Jordan Pacheco also drove in runs.
Buster Posey had three hits and scored twice for the Giants, who ended a four-game slide against the Rockies. Pence, Andres Torres and Marco Scutaro each drove in runs. Crawford and Pablo Sandoval had two hits apiece.
"That would have been a tough one to lose," San Francisco manager Bruce Bochy said. "That was an emotional roller-coaster ride. We had a couple of critical calls go against us, but it's all about bouncing back and these guys found a way."
Bochy watched the game-winning hit from his office. He had been ejected in the eighth inning.
"I've never seen that before," Bochy said. "I wish I could have been out there."
Giants closer Sergio Romo (3-2) gave up Tulowitzki's 10th homer.
"To go up and then lose the game is tough," Tulowitzki said. "But then we know the Giants play well in front of their fans and feel like they can win these kinds of games."
Rockies starter Juan Nicasio went five-plus innings, allowing two runs and seven hits. He walked one and struck out two.
Barry Zito lasted six innings, giving up four runs and seven hits. He walked one and struck out three.
Bochy was ejected in the bottom of the eighth by plate umpire Alfonso Marquez for arguing a call at third base after Scutaro appeared to dodge Nolan Arenado's tag on a throw from the outfield.
Marquez called Brandon Belt out at home on a close play in the seventh.
Pence's RBI double in the sixth ended San Francisco's 24-inning scoreless streak against Colorado pitching. Crawford's sacrifice fly and Scutaro's bases-loaded walk brought the Giants within 4-3.
Torres tied the game with a double in the seventh.
Dexter Fowler opened the game with a double and, one out later, Gonzalez hit the first pitch into McCovey Cove beyond the right-field wall.
The Rockies added a pair of runs in the fourth on consecutive doubles from Tulowitzki and Cuddyer, and a one-out single by Pacheco.
"It was a well-played game," Colorado manager Walt Weiss said. "The walks hurt us. You don't think about it when the ball comes off the bat, but with the configurations of the park, it can bounce anywhere."
Cuddyer has three hits ? all for extra bases ? and four RBIs in his two games back from the disabled list.
The Giants loaded the bases in the first inning but failed to score. Nicasio retired 13 of his next 16 hitters, twice stranding runners in scoring position.
NOTES: Gonzalez became the first Rockies player to have a "splash hit" into McCovey Cove. It was the 27th splash hit by an opponent and the 90th overall since the ballpark opened in 2000. ... The Giants played their major league-leading ninth extra-inning game. ... Centerplate, Inc. concession workers went on a one-day strike, picketing in front of the ballpark. Concessions were staffed by management and others. ... Bochy said a decision on Tuesday's starter, to replace injured RHP Ryan Vogelsong, will be made by Sunday. ... Rockies RHP Jon Garland (3-5, 5.19 ERA) pitches Sunday's series finale. He last faced the Giants on Sept. 9, 2010. ... Tulowitzki extended his hitting streak to 10 games. ... RHP Matt Cain (3-2, 5.12) starts Sunday for the Giants. He will be facing the Rockies for the 30th time.
Source: http://news.yahoo.com/pagan-wins-giants-inside-park-hr-001937085.html
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Sunday, May 26, 2013
?Cowboy? Cerrone shows off his UFC 160 battle scars
Lightweight Donald Cerrone got back on the winning track with a dominating decision over K.J. Noons at UFC 160. Plenty of blood was spilled during the bout. Though Noons took the most damage in the bout, Cerrone didn't escape unscathed. He showed off his wounds on Instagram after the bout, saying. "Sometimes you get cool scars to show people!"
Yep, those cuts and bruises should bring about some pretty cool scars.
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Special event promotes kids? health ? en anglais et fran?ais
The city?s Francophone school, L??cole des Glaciers, is inviting all members of the community to a special event on Wednesday, May 29, in the Arrow Heights Elementary School gymnasium at 6 pm.
(1950 Park Drive) at 6 pm.
?That?s when La Grande Travers?e group of cyclists will make a bilingual presentation about their national campaign to promote student health,? says Chantale Desmarais told The Current.
?Come and join us!?
The presentation will be bilingual.
?I was the Vice Principal and Coordinator of the International Baccalaureate program at both Rose-des-Vents Elementary School, and Jules-Verne, a new secondary school within the Francophone School Board (CSF) of British Columbia,? Grande Travers?e founder Laurent Brisebois said on the group?s website.
?I found myself fortunate to be able to work in schools with such great students and parents. However, I soon found there was still something missing. It was at that time I made it my goal to promote and implement the following: improve student health and fitness by teaching and promoting healthy habits, as well as to motivate students to get involved in the development of their francophone school environment and cultural enrichment.?
Click here to learn more ? in French and English!
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Blues caravan concert is cancelled
For reasons beyond her control, Performing Arts Centre Manager Miriam Manley says Saturday night?s Blues Caravan concert has been cancelled.
?For people with tickets they can take them to ArtFirst! for a full refund, or hang on to their tickets and exchange them for one of our concerts next season,? she said in an e-mail to The Current.
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Columbia Basin Trust keen to hear your views
What are the challenges in your region? How can these challenges be addressed? CBT wants to hear what you feel are the key social, economic and environmental issues in your region, and invites you to have your say at www.cbt.org/engagement2013 by June 3.
?Over the coming months, CBT is renewing its social, economic and environmental strategic plans,? CBT President ande CEO Neil Muth said in a statement. ?We invite everyone to share their thoughts and ideas to ensure we are considering a wide variety of opinions as we, and others, plan for the years to come.?
This engagement has two steps. First, residents will have an opportunity to respond to six open-ended questions. Next, in a few weeks, participants will be asked to review thoughts and ideas from other residents and assign ?stars? to the ideas they like best. Participant information remains confidential. Finally, CBT will share a final report with all participants.
CBT will be piloting an online engagement tool called THOUGHTstream. An evolution of the typical survey, this tool allows people to contribute individual thoughts on an issue and then arrive at a shared understanding by collectively prioritizing those thoughts.
?This online tool is as easy to use as email, making it accessible to a majority of Basin residents, which means broad public engagement can be done meaningfully and cost-effectively,? Muth said. ?This is an opportunity to nurture mutual understanding?for us to learn from residents and for residents to learn from each other.?
To have your say, visit www.cbt.org/engagement2013. Input is welcome until Sunday, June 3, 2013.
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BC Hydro to provide info about its dams and reservoir water levels?
BC Hydro is hosting an open house to provide information about the operation of its Columbia facilities, in particular Revelstoke and Hugh Keenleyside dams as well as about the expected Arrow Lakes, Revelstoke and Kinbasket reservoirs? water levels during the summer of 2013.
Information will also be available about its capital projects and Columbia River Water Use Plan programs and projects in the area.
The open house is to be held this Monday, May 27, at the Community Centre from 4 until 7 pm.
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Court House roof to be repaired this summer
City Council has awarded a contract to repair the leaky court house roof to a company called Mid-City which had the lowest bid ? $200,245.00 + GST ? for this project.
Two other companies, Flynn Canada and Objective, had bids of $298,651.00 + GST and $298,178.00 + GST, respectively.
Copper was the preferred option for the roof dome repair when Council originally discussed it last year. However, due to budget constraints the Kemper cold process, liquid applied waterproofing membrane was selected. The color cool mint was selected which resembles the copper patina. Warranty on the Kemper product is 20 years, with a life expectancy of 35 + years.
The repairs are expected to be completed by June 15.
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Council approves the 2013 City budget
City Council has approved the 2013 City Budget. All Councillors except Tony Scarcella approved the document.
The budget foresees expenditures of about $20.8 million and revenues of about $22 million.
Click here to read the full budget.
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No room at the inn for the Theatre Company
A request by the Revelstoke Theatre Company that it be permitted to store backdrops, props and other materials at the Centure-Vallens Building has been turned down by City Council.
A report to Council said the building is the largest and most central storage space the City has for storage by the Parks Department, Aquatic Centre, and
The City has received a number of requests over the years by groups to use this storage area and Public Works even budgeted for a new storage building when the old Centennial Pool building was demolished a few years ago. However, that budget item was rejected by Council. The cost of building a new storage building for the City would cost between $75,000 and $100,000, the report said.
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Report explores threats to our drinking water
Residents Robin Brooks-Hill and Virginia Thompson talk with the Columbia Basin Trust?s Jeff Zukiwsky (left), Revelstoke Environmental Coordinator Penny Page-Brittin (left center) and Patti Amison of Golder Associates (right) about the recent Greeley Creek Source Protection Plan, during an open house last week. David F. Rooney photo
?Click here to read the full report on potential threats to our drinking water and ways to beat them.
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?New to Canada? Don?t know where to turn for child care? This workshop can help!
Revelstoke Settlement Services is holding a workshop intended to introduce immigrants to the wide range of child-care services available in Revelstoke.?The workshop is to be held on Thursday, May 10, from 10 am until 11 am at Begbie View Elementary School located at 1001 MacKenzie Avenue.
This is a free workshop and childcare will be provided with very young children. Juice and cookies will be provided after the workshop.
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