Tech Update: Aiming to Learn as We Do, a Machine Teaches Itself

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October 05, 2010 Tech Update

Smarter Than You Think Aiming to Learn as We Do, a Machine Teaches Itself By STEVE LOHR Researchers are fine-tuning a computer system that is trying to master semantics by learning more like a human. Previous Articles in the Series » Google TV Announces Its Programming Partners, but the Top Networks Are Absent By CLAIRE CAIN MILLER and BRIAN STELTER Google has been in talks with the major TV networks and cable and satellite distributors, but it announced only a few firm partnerships on Monday. ADVERTISEMENT 2 E-Books Cost More Than Amazon Hardcovers By JULIE BOSMAN E-book readers are used to paying less, but new titles from Ken Follett and James Patterson have bucked that trend. Shift at the Top of Twitter as a Founder Steps Aside By CLAIRE CAIN MILLER Dick Costolo has been named to succeed Evan Williams, who will focus on developing new products. Apple Challenges Big Award Over Patents By MIGUEL HELFT and JOHN SCHWARTZ The company challenged a jury award to a company founded by David Gelernter, a Yale professor, related to file display on the iPod, the iPhone and Mac computers. Nobel Honors Work on Ultra-Thin Carbon Film By DENNIS OVERBYE Two Russian-born scientists working in Britain won the prize for investigating the strange properties of graphene, a form of carbon one atom thick. Cisco Executive Is Named Chief of Skype, as New Owners Build a Leadership Team By PETER LATTMAN Tony Bates will assume the top job at Skype as its new owners continue to put their stamp on the fast-growing company after buying it from eBay. Toshiba to Offer 3-D TV That Does Not Require Special Glasses By HIROKO TABUCHI The TVs, which will cost the equivalent of $2,880 for a 20-inch model, will initially not be sold outside Japan. Japan Recycles Minerals From Used Electronics By HIROKO TABUCHI Recent problems with Chinese supplies of rare earths have sent Japanese traders and companies in search of alternative sources. Cellphone Operator Moves to Expand Beyond Russia By ANDREW E. KRAMER The deal will expand VimpelCom to 20 countries, though many are in poor nations where monthly cellphone payments are tiny. Technology Most E-Mailed 2 Brothers Await Broad Use of Medical E-Records Pogue's Posts: Line2: Turn an iPod Touch into an iPhone The Social Network That Gets Down to Business Verizon Wireless to Pay Millions in Refunds Google TV Announces Its Programming Partners, but the Top Networks Are Absent State of the Art: A Simple Swipe on a Phone, and You're Paid State of the Art: IPhone App to Sidestep AT&T Cisco Executive Is Named Chief of Skype, as New Owners Build a Leadership Team Toshiba to Offer 3-D TV That Does Not Require Special Glasses Gadgetwise: What to Do If Hackers Steal Your Online Accounts ADVERTISEMENT Get home delivery of The New York Times for as low as $3.15 a week.

Personal Tech Gadgetwise Blog Q&A: Subscribing to Podcasts That Are Not in iTunes By J.D. BIERSDORFER How to get podcasts not listed on Apple's iTunes Music Store onto your iPhone or iPod. Gadgetwise Blog Augmented Reality: From Baseball Cards to Books By ERIC A. TAUB Augmented reality comes to books, with the release of The Search for WondLa from well-known children's author, Tony DiTerlizzi. Media Decoder: New Leaders for Disney's Interactive Media Group October 03, 2010, 3:40 PM Microsoft Activates Android Lawsuit Against Motorola October 01, 2010, 5:55 PM Where Are Facebook's Employees? At the Movies, of Course October 01, 2010, 5:34 PM Hello, Léo: H.P.'s New Chief Greets Wall Street and Investors Groan October 01, 2010, 5:28 PM Go to the Bits Blog » Technology Headlines From Around the Web What's This? Nielsen Wire Android Most Popular Operating System in U.S. Among Recent Smartphone Buyers Mashable! Skype Now Available for Android Devices Skype Blogs Skype now available for Android phones CNET Skype makes Cisco executive new CEO Search Engine Land Ev Williams Steps Down As Twitter's CEO, Dick Costolo New CEO More at Blogrunner » ADVERTISEMENT

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Political News Alert: IRS asked to investigate Rove-linked group (Corrected)

---------------------------------------- Politics News Alert: IRS asked to investigate Rove-linked group (Corrected) October 5, 2010 11:19:27 AM ---------------------------------------- Two campaign-finance watchdogs asked the Internal Revenue Service on Tuesday to investigate Crossroads GPS, the big-spending conservative group supported by Republican guru Karl Rove, for allegedly violating U.S. tax laws limiting the political activities of nonprofits. In a complaint filed with the IRS, Democracy 21 and the Campaign Legal Center say the group--an arm of the American Crossroads political committee--is using its nonprofit status to shield the identities of its wealthy donors. Correction: An earlier alert incorrectly stated that the IRS is alleging election violations. The IRS has only been asked to investigate the allegations. http://link.email.washingtonpost.com/r/YLCS8G/3O0WH7/ADSE5Y/IHWS51/7QG8T/N9/h For more information, visit PostPolitics.com. ---------------------------------------- Explore Washington Post content in a whole new innovative way. Click below to explore Time and Space ----- sponsored by Sprint. http://timespace.washingtonpost.com/project/politics?wpisrc=nl_polalert ---------------------------------------- Get politics news alerts sent to your mobile phone. Sign up by texting POLITICS to 98999. Manage your e-mail subscriptions To unsubscribe, click here ---------------------------------------- Copyright 2010 The Washington Post Company Washington Post Digital c/o E-mail Customer Care 1150 15th Street NW Washington, DC 20071

Political News Alert: IRS alleging tax violations by Rove-linked group

---------------------------------------- Politics News Alert: IRS alleging tax violations by Rove-linked group October 5, 2010 11:08:46 AM ---------------------------------------- The IRS is alleging tax violations by Crossroads GPS, the Rove-linked conservative interest group running millions in ads this year. http://link.email.washingtonpost.com/r/5O5UA2/FXKNMO/NUGTR1/DPZY0U/O6DDW/XL/h For more information, visit PostPolitics.com. ---------------------------------------- Explore Washington Post content in a whole new innovative way. Click below to explore Time and Space ----- sponsored by Sprint. http://timespace.washingtonpost.com/project/politics?wpisrc=nl_polalert ---------------------------------------- Get politics news alerts sent to your mobile phone. Sign up by texting POLITICS to 98999. Manage your e-mail subscriptions To unsubscribe, click here ---------------------------------------- Copyright 2010 The Washington Post Company Washington Post Digital c/o E-mail Customer Care 1150 15th Street NW Washington, DC 20071

Limbaugh: Democrats Fear 'Loser' O'Donnell

Dear Newsmax Reader: Rush Limbaugh recently asked if Christine O'Donnell is supposedly guaranteed to lose her race for a U.S. Senate seat from Delaware, why are Democrats spending so much money to defeat her? Here's what Rush said: "Why are the Democrats in the Senate spending more money on negative ads against Christine O'Donnell? I mean why? Why are they doing this? If she is a sure, certain loser, why are they doing this? . . . Somebody explain to me why the Democrats are spending so much more money than they planned on in Delaware against a sure loser like Christine O'Donnell?" The answer is simple: the Democrats know that Christine O'Donnell can win! Please read Christine's urgent letter below and support her. Join Rush, Sarah Palin, Dick Morris and others who are supporting her and encouraging Americans from across the country to donate to her campaign. Newsmax.com Dear Patriot: The charade is over. We all knew that my opponent couldn’t hide behind the failed policies of Obama, Pelosi and Reid forever.  Even the liberal media led by Rachel Maddow and Keith Olbermann can't cover up the truth.  I’ve been a hard-working citizen, who is only running so we can finally get the real change we need in Washington.  My opponent has been a politician for years and is running away from his record.  Since he has been in a leadership position on the New Castle County Council, spending has risen 33 percent. Consider this: In 2009, while my opponent was a County Executive, he proposed a 25% property tax increase.  Believe it or not, during a time of economic crisis, his plan was to raise taxes on homes and businesses by 25%! It wasn't to cut government, that's for sure. Will you donate today to help expose his record? But he was only getting started.  During his tenure as County Executive, my opponent proposed raising property taxes a total of 47%!  I can’t even imagine what he’ll do when times are good.  We already knew that my opponent will be a lap dog for Harry Reid.  In fact, Harry Reid called my opponent “his pet”.  But it appears he doesn't need Reid's influence to support more big government. Instead of another Obama lap dog, we need real political leaders in Washington that will fight against the Obama, Pelosi and Reid agenda.  Help me lead the charge against liberals in Washington by donating $100, $75, $50 or $35! It’s obvious that Barack Obama and his cronies think they can just bully my opponent around to do what they say – and by his tax record, he’ll go along with it! You know who the Democrats won’t push around?  Us. We will not stand idle while the Democrats try their hardest to raid our hard-earned retirements.  We will not sit by and watch Washington liberals give special perks to their cronies.  I will not tolerate their liberal policies and I know you won’t either.  Time is running out for us to clean the Democrats out of Washington.  You’ve read about my opponent’s tax record.  Do we want more tax and spenders like this in DC?  This election, our country faces an immense decision.  Keep more of the same politics as usual in Washington or truly change the disastrous course our country is currently on.  Please help me change the course of America by donating $100, $75, $50 or even $35 to our cause. Help me show the Democrats that we won’t be pushed around.  The election is just around the corner and we must finish this campaign strong! Sincerely, CHRISTINE P.S.  Our country cannot sustain what the Democrats are doing to it for much longer!  Please help me fight for what’s right by donating $100, $75, $50 or even $35 today. Paid for by Friends of Christine O'Donnell This e-mail is never sent unsolicited. You have received this Newsmax e-mail because you subscribed to it or someone forwarded it to you. To opt out, see the links below. TO ADVERTISE For information on advertising, please contact Newsmax Advertising Sales via e-mail. TO SUBSCRIBE If this e-mail has been forwarded to you and you would like to sign up, please click here. Remove your e-mail address from our list or modify your profile. We respect your right to privacy. View our policy. This e-mail was sent by: Newsmax.com 4152 West Blue Heron Blvd., Ste. 1114 Riviera Beach, FL 33404 USA 994911

U.S. Top News Early Edition: Republicans retain lead ahead of November 2 vote: poll

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Good Morning Omss, TUE 05 Oct 2010    Republicans retain lead ahead of November 2 vote: poll Ex-trader Kerviel sentenced to 3 years in jail Obama says no big shift now in Afghan war strategy Duo wins 2010 physics Nobel for super-thin carbon U.S. sues AmEx, Visa, MasterCard, latter two settle Terrorism alert tips U.S. hand, but just barely Eleven held in French swoops on militant suspects Vatican keeps up attack on Nobel committee over IVF U.S. airlines see no impact from attack alert September sales seen up on back-to-school and promotions Verdict due in Ramadan lunch trial Japan, China agree high level talks Icelanders protest against govt Republicans retain lead ahead of November 2 vote: poll October 05, 2010 07:20 AM ET WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Republicans maintain an edge among voters ahead of next month's congressional elections, but Democrats are gaining ground, according to a Washington Post-ABC News poll released on Tuesday. Full Article Ex-trader Kerviel sentenced to 3 years in jail October 05, 2010 08:48 AM ET PARIS (Reuters) - Former Societe Generale trader Jerome Kerviel was sentenced to 5 years in prison, with 2 suspended, by a Paris court on Tuesday for his role in a trading scandal and ordered to reimburse the French bank 4.9 billion euros ($6.8 billion). Full Article Obama says no big shift now in Afghan war strategy October 05, 2010 08:16 AM ET WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama has told congressional leaders he has no plans for any major changes in his Afghanistan war strategy for now, a letter released by the White House showed on Monday. Full Article Duo wins 2010 physics Nobel for super-thin carbon October 05, 2010 07:54 AM ET STOCKHOLM (Reuters) - Two Russian-born scientists shared the 2010 Nobel Prize for physics for showing how carbon just one atom thick behaved, a discovery with profound implications from quantum physics to consumer electronics. Full Article U.S. sues AmEx, Visa, MasterCard, latter two settle October 05, 2010 07:59 AM ET WASHINGTON/NEW YORK (Reuters) - The Justice Department sued American Express Co, Visa Inc and MasterCard Inc on Monday, accusing them of violating antitrust laws and citing rules that prevented merchants from encouraging consumers to use cheaper credit cards. Full Article Terrorism alert tips U.S. hand, but just barely October 05, 2010 08:38 AM ET WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. warning to citizens of an increased risk of terrorist attacks in Europe also sent a clear message to militants: "We're on to you." Full Article Eleven held in French swoops on militant suspects October 05, 2010 06:32 AM ET PARIS (Reuters) - Anti-terrorist police arrested 11 people in several parts of France early on Tuesday in swoops on suspected Islamic extremists, police sources said. Full Article Vatican keeps up attack on Nobel committee over IVF October 05, 2010 09:13 AM ET VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - The Vatican kept up its attack on the Nobel committee on Tuesday for giving the medicine prize to in-vitro fertilization pioneer Robert Edwards, saying he had led to a culture where embryos are seen as commodities. Full Article U.S. airlines see no impact from attack alert October 05, 2010 08:07 AM ET ATLANTA (Reuters) - Major U.S. airlines said their flights and schedules have been unaffected by a State Department alert on Sunday that warned American tourists of the potential for attacks by al-Qaeda and other groups in Europe. Full Article September sales seen up on back-to-school and promotions October 05, 2010 08:22 AM ET LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - U.S. retailers are expected to post modest sales gains for September, on cautious back-to-school shopping and aggressive month-end promotions from department stores looking to clear inventory ahead of the all-important holiday shopping season. Full Article

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