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News: europe drafts law to disconnect suspected filesharers
2008-07-06 19:20:00 News: 06-07-2008: As posted on the register: France has suggested an amendment to the pan-European Telecoms Package, which would bar broadband access to anyone who persists in illegally downloading music or films. Last month, the government of Nicolas Sarkozy insisted on a similar "three-strikes-and-you're-out"- scheme for France. Under a cross-industry agreement, ISPs would have to cut off... This is a content summary only. Visit Truth In Shredding to find out more!
Friday Four: Unpublished Blog Drafts
2008-06-06 16:43:00 It's Friday again. That means it's time for more of everyone's favorite game of alliteration -- The Friday Four. This time, we'll look at four previously unpublished works of SKOS magic.
Milwaukee?s Zduriencik drafts future Brewers stars (AP)
2008-06-04 12:05:00 The future of every Brewers player begins on little index cards stacked haphazardly in a deck on Jack Zduriencik’s desk. “I’ve got all of them from years gone by,” Zduriencik says as the cards overflow from a shelf in his office. “Prince Fielder is in here, Rickie Weeks is in here. I keep them all.” ...
By: MLB News Blog
Numbers and D. Wade rumors
2008-06-04 10:40:00 Upon release of the numbers of test results and drills at the NBA draft combine in Orlando, I was surprised at some of the numbers, but wasn’t to concerned. Michael Beasley who had been listed from 6′8 to 6′10 measured in at 6′7 without shoes, and 6′8 ¼ with. What does that mean? Absolutely nothing really. He has ...
By: Bull Riding
Welcome back Doug Collins?
2008-05-30 01:07:00 I know how you’re feeling right now. It came out of nowhere I know it did. We heard the names being mentioned, Avery, Tom, Dwane, Jeff but I never recalled a Doug being mentioned. As a matter of fact, I heard Doug say he was done with coaching numerous of times. Let us not forget the ...
By: Bull Riding
2008 NBA Mock Drafts
2008-05-19 22:43:00 On June 26th 2008, all those NBA teams who didn't get themselves into the playoffs are officially lottery-bound. Their hopes for successful team building and playoff opportunities rest on the way the ping pong balls bounce. One team will get the honor of pick #1, which could become a franchise player. Several websites offer NBA Mock Draft speculation. The Miami Heat, Seattle (or Oklahoma City) Sonics, and Minnesota Timberwolves are amongst one of the teams vying for the top pick, as they suffered a disappointing 2007-08 season.NBA Mock Draft 1) Chicago Bulls: Michael Beasley (PF 6-9 235 Kansas State)2) Miami Heat: Derrick Rose (PG 6-4 195 Memphis)3) Minnesota Timberwolves: Jerryd Bayless (PG 6-3 190 Arizona)4) Seattle Supersonics: Brook Lopez (C 7-0 245 Stanford)5) Memphis Grizzlies: O.J. Mayo (G 6-4 195 USC)6) New York Knicks: Eric Gordon (SG 6-5 205 Indiana)7) LA Clippers: Danilo Gallinari (SF 6-9 210 Italy)8) Milwaukee Bucks: Kevin Love (PF/C 6-9 260 UCLA)9) Charlotte Bobca...
Problems with Wordpress 2.5 Drafts and Posts
2008-04-21 02:05:00 After I upgraded wordpress 2.2 into the latest version of wordpress 2.5, it seems there’s a problem whenever I try to write a posting / article or to upload images or files and to attach it to a post. I thought it due to something wrong with the upgrade process. So I intended to ask my host ...
Check Outlook Drafts folder for messages using Outlook VBA
2008-04-17 14:35:00 Programatticaly check for draft messages using Outlook VBASub Check_Drafts_Folder()Dim oNS As Outlook.NameSpaceDim oFld As Outlook.FolderDim oItems As Outlook.ItemsOn Error GoTo OL_ErrorSet oNS = Application.GetNamespace("MAPI"-)Set oFld = oNS.GetDefaultFolder(olFolderDr-afts)Set oItems = oFld.ItemsIf oItems.Count 0 Then MsgBox "There are some messages in the draft"End IfExit SubOL_Error: MsgBox Err.Description Err.ClearEnd SubThe program uses the MAPI Namespace and Draft DefaultFolder.The only supported name space type is "MAPI". The GetNameSpace method is functionally equivalent to the Session property, which was introduced in Microsoft Outlook 98.A Folder object that represents the default folder of the requested type for the current profile. If the default folder of the requested type does not exist, for example, because olFolderManagedEmail is specified as the FolderType but the Managed Folders group has not been deployed, then GetDefaultFolder will return Null (Nothing...
Oh How I Think Fondly of Past NBA Drafts
2008-04-16 19:03:00 With the 3rd Pick in the 2008 NBA Draft the Minnesota Timberwolves select:
NFL Mock Drafts Are a Waste of Time
2008-04-06 02:10:00 Our country is addicted to the NFL. Despite a total of 21 weeks of meaningful games and only one game at most each week for your team you probably follow the game the entire year round. You probably follow the combine and you probably follow free agency etc. That?s all in good fun but when you
By: A Wikia Wiki
Updated Mock Drafts have Broncos Choosing OT, LB
2008-04-02 20:02:00 Mel Kiper Jr. and Todd McShay of ESPN have updated their mock drafts to kick off the month, with some surprise names being selected for Denver 12th overall. Meanwhile, the NFL.com mock draft was updated to include the Broncos, and RMN writer Jeff Legwold put in the selection for the team via video. Kiper - He has us taking USC linebacker Keith Rivers. While I don’t hate the move in itself, the fact that OT Ryan Clady was still on his board (and goes to the Panthers with the next pick) gives it a twinge of disbelief in my book. McShay - Pittsburgh OT Jeff Otah comes off the board for the Broncos at 12. He previously had us drafting Vandy OT Chris Williams, who was still on his board for this draft. Interesting to see Otah moved ahead of Williams, especially considering the Jay Cutler connection. Legwold - He chooses Chris Williams here. The general consensus remains OT, which really excites me personally. I’m still pulling for Clady.
By: BroncoTalk
Mock Drafts Around the Net
2008-03-13 06:04:00 For the first time since free agency began, let's now go around the internet and see who the various mock drafts have the Dolphins taking with the #1 overall pick: -Mel Kiper: Chris Long, DE, Virginia -NFL Draft Countdown: Chris Long, DE, Virginia Make no mistake about it the Dolphins desperately want out of this #1 pick and will do everything they can to trade down but the problem is there might not be much of a market. Their best chance at making a deal would be if Atlanta fell in love with Matt Ryan, which is probably why they are putting it out there that they are looking at the B.C. quarterback as well. Ultimately this pick will come down to Chris Long, Jake Long, Vernon Gholston, Matt Ryan and Sedrick Ellis and I think Howie's boy would get the nod. Not only is Long a perfect fit for Miami's 3-4 scheme but he also possesses the type of intensity and non-stop motor that Bill Parcells covets. -Footballs Future: Jake Long, OT, Michigan Miami needs help in a lot of places. Long...
By: The Phinsider
Seamless League Drafts
2008-03-07 23:45:00 Saturday evening, the first Seamless Baseball leagues draft. At 5:30 p.m. EST, the clock starts counting down in Seamless League Encarnacion; at 8:00 EST, Seamless League Upton gets underway. These are the single-season leagues. The top six finishers in each will be invited back for a winners league in 2009. Both leagues are using standard ...
By: The RotoFeed
A Look Back at the Houston Texans 2002 Expansion and Rookie Drafts
2008-02-28 01:08:00 The Houston Texans started off the history of their franchise with the fantasy tandem of David Carr, Jonathan Wells, Corey Bradford and Jabar Gaffney all the way to a 4- 12 record, a record typically expected of an expansion franchise in its first season. However, the potential was there for a
By: A Wikia Wiki
Report: House staff drafts letter that could be sent to Justice about Cleme
2008-02-26 05:56:00 A draft letter asking the Justice Department to investigate whether Roger Clemens made false statements to Congress has been written by House staffers, The New York Times reported on its Web site Monday. The chief of staff for committee chairman Henry Waxman said no decision has been made on whether to ask for a criminal ...
By: MLB News Blog
Report: House staff drafts letter that could be sent to Justice about Cleme
2008-02-26 03:05:00 A draft letter asking the Justice Department to investigate whether Roger Clemens made false statements to Congress has been written by House staffers, The New York Times reported on its Web site Monday, citing three unidentified lawyers familiar with the matter. The House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform held the Feb. Read the full story. ...
By: MLB News Blog
10 Drafts and a Focus
2008-02-20 07:17:00 Do you have 10 or more unfinished drafts in your control panel? Do you ever wonder that despite the influx of ideas, you can’t seem to finish your drafts? It’s either 1.) you are uninspired or 2.) you lack focus, which I suffered from the past few days.In this post, find out how I overcame lack of focus,18 Zoom(s)
Sneak Peek: Dr. Phil, Sun Tzu and Fantasy Drafts
2008-02-18 17:06:00 This year?s Seamless Baseball fantasy draft kit will serve as the inaugural issue of Roster, an e-magazine presented by MVN. In this last week before our launch, we?ll mix sneak peeks of the kit?s content into the usual Seamless flow. Rostermag.com: Coming February 26. ? Pizza Cutter is the resident sabermetrician at MVN’s Statistically Speaking ...
By: The RotoFeed
Miami Dolphins Mock Drafts Around the Net
2008-01-30 06:05:00 It's that time again...time to take a few minutes and go around the internet and see what's being said about our Miami Dolphins and their #1 pick. This was a popular feature last year, so hopefully you'll enjoy it this year as well. Let's get to it. -NFL Draft Countdown: Chris Long Odds are Bill Parcells will try to trade down but the question is will anyone want to move up? Not only would it be costly in terms of draft picks but then they will have to worry about negotiating a huge, #1 overall pick contract as well. If they stay put the Dolphins will likely be zeroing in on three players: Chris Long, Glenn Dorsey and Jake Long. Knowing Parcells the smart money is certainly on defense and in a photo finish Howie's boy gets the nod. Not only is Long a perfect fit for Miami's 3-4 scheme but he also brings the type of intensity and non-stop motor that "The Tuna" covets. -Footballs Future: Glenn Dorsey The Phins need playmakers. Dorsey is an anchor on the defensive...
By: The Phinsider
Amazon Rainforest Vanishing Faster, Brazil Drafts Emergency Plan
2008-01-26 06:26:00 Not many of us link our soy chai latte or our occasional fast food splurge with Amazon deforestation. However, travel up the Amazon river and you’ll be greeted not by endless lush forest, but...
By: Green Options
Drafts for Blogging
2007-11-12 21:39:00 Do you use drafts for developing your posts or is it just a tool for you to save your work just in a case of computer malfunction ?? Most writers sit down, write a post till the end, read the post (many of them even don’t) and publish. I guess this is killing bloggers creativity in ...
bank-drafts
2007-10-31 12:39:00 No Credit Check Personal LoansAll credits must clearly indicate whether they are available by sight payment, by deferred payment, by acceptance or by negotiation. This is especially true in the case of No Credit Check Personal loans. A payment credit provides that payment will be made to the beneficiary against the documents to be submitted by him. The documents are not accompanied by a Bill of Exchange; if there is one, it is drawn on the paying bank.In certain countries even sight drafts attract stamp duty. To avoid stamp duty the parties may agree for a payment credit. Therefore, payment credits normally avoid drawing bills of exchange. In a payment credit the issuing bank nominates a bank in the individual s country as the paying bank. If the paying bank accepts its nomination, its position is that of an agent of the issuing bank. When the documents under the credit are presented to it, it pays the beneficiary. It gets reimbursement from the issuing bank for the amoun...
Belgian filly
2007-09-26 06:34:00 Abigail - Belgian filly Please visit our website to see other wonderful animals waiting to be adopted!
By: Equine Now
Belgian Gelding great for riding, parades, trails!!!!
2007-09-20 17:49:00 Chip is a two year old gelding. He is started in harness. Has been pulling the breaking sled and has been line driven in a team. He will be riding and driving in the team soon. He is a quiet and gentle horse. He loads, clips, ties, baths, and has been shown as a yearling. He was 1st place in his class at the county fair. He will make an excellent 4-H, FFA, or youth showmanship horse. More pics available.
By: Equine Now
4 very flashy black and white painted draft weanlings
2007-09-20 16:12:00 4 black and white filly's and colt's, MUST BE SEEN! unbelivable color and size will be 16-17 hh and WOW! These guys would make a great team or buy one break it out and have one heck of a soild mount very good for ranch work and were rasied out west in the bush so they have a great head start. There's just the right amount of light horse and heavy horse in these foals they have just been weaned and are just about ready to go. Were asking 900.00 but are open to all offers.
By: Equine Now
Bucky draft cross 15HH trail gelding
2007-09-17 18:58:00 Looks like a draft cross. Easy keeper. Great neckrein, rides western bareback. Experienced rider only. He has a ton of personality and he can be a little devil about trying to get away with stuff. ( He jumps up in front and/or tosses his head.) Good trail horse. Good for the farrier. All 4 shod. No crib, kick, or buck. We need a beginners horse. http://www.freewebs.com/bigboyb-ucky/
By: Equine Now
Excellent Show or Lesson Horse, Good Husband horse.
2007-09-16 23:31:00 This horse is a child safe husband horse, He has had 90 days Prof. Training by a certified German Dressage trainer, Solid W/T/C and Im wanting to do Eventing and he will never go beyond beg. novice. Would be a better hunter, or Dressage or just trail horse. Has had many hours of trail riding with and with out companion and does wonderful. Stands for Vet, Farrier, clipping, baths, grooming. Excellent ground manners. Easy Keeper. Would make someone a wonderful show horse. He is half Belgin/percheron. Price is nego.
By: Equine Now
Flashy 17.0hh Palomino Belgian Gelding -May Trade
2007-09-16 03:50:00 Digger is a 6yr old Golden Palomino/blonde Belgian Gelding. Ham of a Personality! Has been shown in pulling horse contests in the lightweight division. Not spooky -great in crowds excitement. Pulls carts and sleds. Great Dressage/Sporthorse prospect. Light boned ,lots of impulsion! Gentle nature dispostion. Out of a Cherry Blossom mare/sired by Captain Duke. Not registered. Clips, bathes, hauls, shoes, easy for vet and farrier. 2500--May Trade.
By: Equine Now
Belgian Gelding - Rides and Drives
2007-09-11 19:23:00 AKA Sammy rides and drives. Has been in parades and weddings. He is bomb proof.
By: Equine Now
Beginner, husband, kid safe, friendly
2007-09-11 00:49:00 Abner is a 14 year old Belgian cross gelding. He is 15.2 hands and around 1300 pounds. He will cross anything you point his head at and never give it a second thought. He has never spooked and gets along great with other horses. He used to be a carriage horse in Manhattan before his previous owners divorced. Ride him with a saddle/bridle, bareback with a halter or throw a buddy behind you and ride him double. He loads, leads, ties, bathes, etc. He is super sweet and loves attention. Great ground manners and a horse you can trust with kids running underneath him. You can not go wrong with Abner. Asking 2500obo. Thanks for looking.
By: Equine Now
APEC Drafts Climate Change Resolution
2007-09-08 05:06:00 In a rather dramatic statement this week, the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation summit seemed to come to a consensus on a draft statement regarding the energy intensity goals for the member nations. Meeting in Sydney, the 21member nations have sought to come to an energy intensity reduction agreement as a cornerstone to the summit. The draft is a compromise between the rich and developing nations, though somewhat a victory fo the United States and Australia which sought to get China to agree to firmer goals than they agreed to under the Kyoto Protocol. The non-binding resolution would seek to bring reductions of 25% energy intensity by 2030, in line with what many other nations and American states have proposed or mandated on their own. Although it would be nice to see a global standard set forth and negotiated by a body such as the UN, the drama surrounding the Kyoto Protocol--and the subsequent shortfall on goals in many signatory nations--highlights some of the problems wi...
APEC Drafts Climate Change Resolution
2007-09-08 05:06:00 In a rather dramatic statement this week, the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation summit seemed to come to a consensus on a draft statement regarding the energy intensity goals for the member nations. Meeting in Sydney, the 21member nations have sought to come to an energy intensity reduction agreement as a cornerstone to the summit. The draft is a compromise between the rich and developing nations, though somewhat a victory fo the United States and Australia which sought to get China to agree to firmer goals than they agreed to under the Kyoto Protocol. The non-binding resolution would seek to bring reductions of 25% energy intensity by 2030, in line with what many other nations and American states have proposed or mandated on their own. Although it would be nice to see a global standard set forth and negotiated by a body such as the UN, the drama surrounding the Kyoto Protocol--and the subsequent shortfall on goals in many signatory nations--highlights some of the problems wi...
Is Joseph Addai Overrated in Fantasy Football Drafts?
2007-08-31 00:06:00 I'm beginning to think that Joseph Addai might be an overrated first round fantasy pick for 2007. Now don't get me wrong, Addai is a great fantasy choice and a surefire first round fantasy choice. I'm not suggesting that he will be a bust. But people seem to be attributing SuperColts powers to the guy that I don't think he's shown he deserves (yet). Addai has an average draft position of 6.46 in Sportsline drafts and 7.0 in ESPN drafts. That means he's being drafted - on average - before both Brian Westbrook and Willie Parker and for non point per reception (PPR) leagues I think that's too high. Both Westbrook and Parker are healthy and have proven themselves repeatedly. Addai is only in his second season and this will be the first year that he carries the burden of being the #1 running back. Player Games with Avg less than 3.2 yds/rush Games with Avg between 3.2 - 5.0 yds/rush Games with Avg greater than 5.0 yds/rush Addai 3 5 8 Parker 6 5 5 Westbrook 3 ...
By: The RotoFeed
Bank Drafts/EFT, ACH, etc.
2007-08-16 18:50:00 I'm about to be a first time landlord and have been reading everything I can find... including the "Excuse of the Day" which I find to be both amusing and scary.I've seen services that will permit me to draft (I can do that myself, I think) or otherwise have the monthly rent taken directly out of the tenant's checking account automatically each month.Will insisting on such an arrangment limit the quality of or the number of applicants. Do any of you have experiences with automatic bank drafting, etc. At first glance, it seems like the perfect way of reducing the number of my contributions to the "Excuse of the Day" section.Thanks.
The Simpsons Movie screenplay to 166 drafts to perfect
2007-08-09 17:26:00 It is reported that Producer/Writer James L. Brooks claims that there was an astonishing 166 drafts of The Simpsons Movie screenplay. That has to be a new record for Hollywood? The Simpsons Movie has been received amazingly well the world over and is still doing well at the Box Office. The film was 18 years in ...
By: Product Reviews
16.3 HH SPOTTED DRAFT MARE
2007-08-09 15:34:00 SUPER DRIVING PROSPECT - OR - HEAVY HUNTER! Darlin has flashy good looks, along with a lovely, sweet disposition. She is green broken under saddle, and ground drives. She is quiet out in company, as well as in the ring. She has been ridden by a beginner on the trail. She trots willingly over 2 ft obstacles. A nice mover, this is a horse with great potential! She closely matches the Spotted Draft breed standard as a Belgian Type, and will be index registered as soon as I can complete the paperwork.
By: Equine Now
RB's to Downgrade in Fantasy Football Drafts
2007-07-28 16:07:00 Please read my newest article, "RB's to Downgrade in Fantasy Football Drafts". Just click the box and it's the first article listed. Thanks.
By: The RotoFeed
RB's to Upgrade in Fantasy Football Drafts
2007-07-28 16:05:00 Please read my newest article, "RB's to Upgrade in Fantasy Football Drafts". Just click the box and it's the first article listed. Thanks.
By: The RotoFeed
Draft Drafts Not Failed Posts
2007-07-17 15:00:00 If you’re like me, you don’t come up with one or two good topics to blog on each day. Despite the fact that readers like to have a regular source of information (anyone know someone who reads a daily newspaper?) writing, at least for me, doesn’t quite work like that. I’ll see an article or ...
Six Reasons We Love Mock Drafts
2007-06-28 04:15:00 It didn't used to be this way. There was a time, before blogs and 24/7 ESPN programming, that everyone waited until draft day to find out what would happen. But as sports and technology has evolved, so have we. All on the Field offers six reasons why we have become a Mock Draft Culture: 1. We all
By: A Wikia Wiki
Redoing the NBA Drafts of 1996-2001
2007-06-26 21:10:00 Hello, friends. Ted here. You can generally find me over at A Price Above Bip Roberts. To celebrate the Oden-Durant joygasm coming this Thursday night, we're looking back at past NBA Drafts and redoing them. Because our apartment is hot as balls and we don't want to sit here all day, and because
By: A Wikia Wiki
Redoing the NBA Drafts of 1996-2001
2007-06-26 21:10:00 Hello, friends. Ted here. You can generally find me over at A Price Above Bip Roberts. To celebrate the Oden-Durant joygasm coming this Thursday night, we're looking back at past NBA Drafts and redoing them. Because our apartment is hot as balls and we don't want to sit here all day, and because
By: A Wikia Wiki
Mock Drafts Aplenty ? ESPN, TSN, SI
2007-06-20 19:15:00 TSN, ESPN, and Sports Illustrated now have NHL mock drafts posted on their respective sites. Two have the Caps selecting London Knights pivot Sam Gagner with the fifth pick; the other predicts the Caps will pick blueliner Karl Alzner of the Calgary Hitmen. Always interesting to see different writers’ interpretation of how a team’s needs and drafting ...
By: On Frozen Blog
Of Rough Drafts
2007-06-19 07:00:00 I'm making a point of posting my rough draft for GRENDEL on my official site, and it'll be available for free along with a number of other features. It's almost become a sort of "DVD Extras" feature for the book, but my goal is to make this book worth its price, and to extend the story itself beyond the text of the book. I've always seen the world of literature as constantly changing, and I think the best way to achieve a maximum readership is to continue to adapt to the changing world. Sometimes, this means doing things that writers wouldn't normally have done twenty years ago (like, for instance, offering some short stories for free).
Blogger saves drafts automatically now
2007-05-19 22:36:00 I found today out when I was compiling a blog post, that Blogger now does save drafts automatically! (More info in Knowledge Base).Instead they would better fix below bug which still persists to me eventhough I have latest Opera final.When I click on "Upload photo" button, nothing happens."Blogger StatusFriday, May 18, 2007RESOLVED: Some Safari and Opera users are experiencing difficulties saving or previewing posts and uploading images. We are aware of this problem and currently working on a fix.Update, 9PM: Apologies to those affected. We have fixed the bugs that were affecting Safari and Opera. Autosave and photo uploading should now be working correctly."Technorati Tags: Opera, Blogger----Wanna discuss this post? Then do it in my forum! :)----No more ICQ Support? Get active! Complain now!
Pasquarelli: Past drafts shape first round
2007-04-28 21:35:00 From pass-rushers to pass receivers to teams taking a redo, Len Pasquarelli takes a look at a ridiculously long first round of the NFL draft. Read More: Len Pasquarelli
By: NFL Connection
Pasquarelli: Past drafts shape first round
2007-04-28 20:04:00 From pass-rushers to pass receivers to teams taking a redo, Len Pasquarelli takes a look at a ridiculously long first round of the NFL draft. More: continued here
Drafts Revisited: 2002 - Part 2
2007-04-15 00:06:00 Two quick notes on this second installment of the Drafts Revisited series: it took longer than I anticipated to write and it is only going to recap picks 11 - 20. Let’s dig in, shall we? 11. Florida Marlins - Jeremy Hermida - OF - Current Age: 23 Highest Level Reached: MLB The Story So Far: Hermida has had an interesting journey to this point. He was very consistent throughout his career in the minors, showing great on base skills and a combination of raw power and speed. The reason he hasn’t truly blossomed yet is that he seems to be a bit snake bitten. He struggled to stay healthy in the minors and was once again nagged by injuries in his rookie year with the Marlins. From Here On Out: Right now, it looks like more of the same. Hermida is starting the year on the DL after struggling mightily in spring training. Despite the seemingly endless string of injuries, the Marlins are still counting on Hermida to be their RF of the future. In his prime I expect .290, 25 HR, 15 ...
By: The RotoFeed
RUSSIA: Cabinet Re-Drafts Federal Target Programs
2007-04-11 12:48:00 At the yesterday's sitting of the government, Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Fradkov gave in to the State Duma's deputies and widened the investment component of the budget to 640 billion rubles, simultaneously declining certain proposals of its own ministers. Economic Development Minister German Gref was able to submit the documents related to the federal target and address investment
By: ENERGY BLOG
Japan Drafts Guidelines For Robot Use!
2007-04-08 06:38:00 Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry has drafted a 60-page set of proposals for managing the development of robots. It is called the Draft Guidelines to Secure the Safe Performance of Next Generation Robots. The document will require robots to report any injuries they cause to humans they are safeguarding in a central database. It also suggests that a special study group of industrialists, academics, ministry officials and lawyers be formed to finalize the rules on robot development. As a country with an aging population and decreasing population of youngsters, Japan supposes it will not be long until robots fulfill roles needed to manage a household. Members of the Japan Robotics Association say it is "just months away," to the release of next-generation security patrol and nursing robots. According to The Times, currently the Japanese "helper" robot market is estimated to be worth more than 10 billion yen or $83 million. The most recent robotic news reported a Univ... |
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