Xbox Linux is a project that ported the GNU/Linux project to the Microsoft Xbox gaming console. Due to the fact that the Xbox uses a digital signature system to prevent the public from running unsigned code, one must either use a modchip, or find an alternative system for running unsigned code. Originally, modchips were the only option. However, it was later demonstrated that the TSOP chip on which the Xbox’s BIOS is held may be reflashed. This way, one may flash on the “cromwell” BIOS developed by the Xbox Linux project (the name comes from a corruption of “clean room”, alluding to the fact that it was developed entirely legally).
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As per CNET news “An Australian company that manufactures and sells a “mod chip” for Microsoft’s Xbox video-game console has released the design for the hacking tool under an open-source license. “
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Yesterday while having lunch, I came across Education Times newspaper which had some reference of Social Entrepreneurship. Quite curious, I started reading more and after completing the article decided to do some more research on the web.
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Hoping to attract more developers to its technologies and spur new Web 2.0 applications, Google has released the source code for its Web Toolkit. http://www.itwire.com.au/content/view/8045/53/ The Java-based Web Toolkit, currently on version 1.3, is designed to simplify the process of building AJAX-based Web apps that work efficiently in different browsers.
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NASA has recently developed an Open Source option for the release of NASA-developed software. (http://www.nas.nasa.gov/Resources/Software/Open-Source/opensource.html)
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Google and Yahoo! both launched a customised versions of IE7 to their users //// I really found some interresting facts pointed out by Jeremy on his blog below ::
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Singapore and Taipei governments have started to build a complete WiFi coverage for the entire city with Singapore offering a free 512 Kbps to all users.
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WHAT IS OBESITY?
Stable weight depends on an even balance between energy intake from food and energy expenditure. Energy expenditure occurs during the day in three ways:
As energy expended during rest ( basal metabolism ). This accounts for about two-thirds of expended energy, which is generally used to maintain body functions, such as maintaining body temperature and muscle contractions in the heart and intestine.
As energy used to metabolize food ( thermogenesis), accounting for about 10% of expended energy.
As energy expended during physical activity.
When a person’s caloric intake exceeds his or her energy expenditure, the body stores the extra calories in the fat cells present in adipose tissue. These adipose cells function as energy reservoirs, and they enlarge or contract depending on how people use this energy. If people do not balance energy input and output by adopting healthy eating habits and regular exercise, then fat builds up, and they may become overweight.
Measurement of Obesity
Obesity is determined by measurement of body fat, not merely body weight. People might be over the weight limit for normal standards, but if they are very muscular with low body fat, they are not obese. Others might be normal or underweight, but still have excessive body fat. Different measurements and factors are used to determine whether or not a person is overweight to the degree that it threatens health:
Body mass index (BMI) (a measure of body fat).
Waist circumference.
Waist-hip ratio.
Anthropometry.
The presence or absence of other disease risk factors (eg, smoking, high blood pressure, unhealthy cholesterol levels, diabetes, relatives with heart disease) in addition to obesity. (Such risk factors plus BMI may be the most important components in determining health risks with weight.)
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