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Harada was recognized for his “‘Hands-Free Voice-Driven Drawing and Diagram Creation Method for People with Motor Impairments,’ a voice activated speech recognition technology that allows the user to create diagrams and drawings on the computer. This technology successfully bridges the gap that has existed between voice activated technology for dictation and hands free control of the computer. It also serves as a low cost method of drawing and designing via the computer. Harada was mentored by Dr. Jacob Wobbrock, a previous first place award winner in the National Scholar Award program.” Read more →
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“A new study from the University of Washington suggests that media industry trade groups are using flawed tactics in their investigations of users who violate copyrights on peer-to-peer file sharing networks …
“The paper finds that there is a serious flaw in how these trade groups finger alleged file-sharers. It also suggests that some people might be getting improperly accused of sharing copyrighted content, and could even be purposely framed by other users.”
Slashdot (“Why would a printer, an inanimate object with no reproductive organs, be downloading pornography? It doesn’t fit … if the toner cartridge won’t fit, you must acquit.”) here. Read more →
