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FUTURISM UPDATE (October 17, 2014) — 2

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U.S. Navy’s exoskeleton could make workers 20 times more productive http://edition.cnn.com/2014/10/14/tech/innovation/navy-exoskeleton-fortis/index.html

NEW YORK TIMES: Outside China, there is a consistent theme in Asia. It is concern that declining American power, credibility and commitment will leave the way open for Beijing to exercise dominance over the region. http://lnkd.in/dsfGw42

TECH CRUNCH: Why The Future Of Digital Security Is Open http://techcrunch.com/2014/10/16/why-the-future-of-digital-security-is-open/

REUTERS: Britain warns of ‘exceptionally high’ level of anti-terrorism activity http://lnkd.in/d2M6ByV

MOSCOW TIMES: Russian Defense Budget to Hit Record $81 Billion in 2015 http://lnkd.in/d9TiVHd

THE ATLANTIC: India’s Manufacturing Might http://www.theatlantic.com/international/archive/2014/10/indias-manufacturing-might/381561/

BUSINESS INSIDER: Joe Biden’s Son Hunter Was Kicked Out Of The Navy For Cocaine Use http://lnkd.in/dhkHJ_6

BUSINESS INSIDER: Why Airport Screenings For Ebola Are A Total Waste http://www.businessinsider.com/why-ebola-airport-screenings-are-a-total-waste-2014-10#ixzz3GLzLveki

YAHOO NEWS: MADE-IN-ITALY Chrysler recalling nearly 907,000 cars, SUVs http://news.yahoo.com/chrysler-recalling-nearly-907-000-115117961.html

YAHOO NEWS: MADE-IN-ITALY Chrysler recalling nearly 907,000 cars, SUVs http://lnkd.in/dcaYsaZ

BBC: The world’s fastest ambulance http://www.bbc.com/news/business-29649343

GLOBAL DISPATCH: Satellite From India (World’s Superpower #2 or #1) Orbits Mars, Program Passes China, Japan http://lnkd.in/dWJVihD

THE HUFFINGTON POST: NURSE MAY HAVE BEEN SICK ON 2 FLIGHTS http://lnkd.in/d8PRdb3

THE DIPLOMAT: How Imperial Germany Lost Asia. A 100 years ago, the German empire slowly shed its Asian possessions. http://lnkd.in/dfXz5ha

THE HUFFINGTON POST: Walmart Is Planning To Abandon The Minimum Wage http://lnkd.in/duVVSCd

THE ECONOMIST: Underneath the atmosphere of goodwill in Hong Kong, lies a strong undercurrent of anger http://econ.st/1txooun

BLOOMBERG: Coal Supply Cuts Signal Challenging Winter for Utilities http://lnkd.in/dDnSdTN

BY MR. ANDRES AGOSTINI

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FUTURISM UPDATE (October 17, 2014)

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NEWSWEEK: Putin Issues ‘Nuclear Powers’ Warning Over Sanctions at http://www.newsweek.com/putin-warns-careless-west-nuclear-threat-277867

HUFFINGTON POST: Ebola Epidemic Could Lead To ‘Hunger Crisis Of Epic Proportions’ For West Africa http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/10/16/ebola-outbreak-food-emergency_n_5997134.html?&ncid=tweetlnkushpmg00000067

GIZMAG: Long-lasting, water-based nuclear battery developed http://www.gizmag.com/water-nuclear-battery-radiolysis/33844/?utm_source=Gizmag+Subscribers&utm_campaign=571731a115-UA-2235360-4&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_65b67362bd-571731a115-89795214

REUTERS: Google’s revenue falls short despite curbing price declines http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/10/16/us-google-results-idUSKCN0I52MI20141016

REUTERS: FBI director warns new phone encryption could thwart probes http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/10/16/us-usa-justice-surveillance-idUSKCN0I526N20141016

REUTERS: U.S. repo rate rises to highest since March http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/10/16/us-markets-repos-idUSKCN0I52OZ20141016

BY MR. ANDRES AGOSTINI

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Catherine Griffin — Science World Report
Honeybee
Could spiders save the bees? They just might. Scientists have created a novel bio-pesticide with the help of spider venom and a plant protein. The new pesticide is actually safe for honeybees, despite being highly toxic to a number of key insect pests.

Honeybees perform sophisticated behaviors while foraging. These behaviors, in part, are why they’re so successful. With their ability to pollinate key crop species, these insects are crucial for our food industry. And yet bee populations have been declining due to climate change and an increased use of pesticides, which can interrupt their key behaviors.

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Quality Assurance In Military Aeronautics!

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THE BEST Quality Assurance In Military Aeronautic Equipment Is And By American Manufacturer(S).

THE SECOND Best Quality Assurance In Military Aeronautic Equipment Is And By European Manufacturer(S).

THE THIRD Best Quality Assurance In Military Aeronautic Equipment Is And By Israeli Manufacturer(S).

THE FOURTH Best Quality Assurance In Military Aeronautic Equipment Is And By Russian Manufacturer(S).

THE FIFTH Best Quality Assurance In Military Aeronautic Equipment Is And By Chinese Manufacturer(S).

THE SIXTH Best Quality Assurance In Military Aeronautic Equipment Is And By Iranian Manufacturer(S).

NB_1: The writeup is based on evidence. Lack of information cannot allow the inclusion of Japan and India and their immeasurable achievements.

NB_2: However: Remember That Dedicated People Learn Fast And Change (UPGRADE) To War Speed!

BY MR. ANDRES AGOSTINI

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FUTURISM UPDATE (October 16, 2014)

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MOSCOW TIMES: Russia Strengthens Air Defenses With Bases in Belarus and Central Asia http://www.themoscowtimes.com/business/article/russia-strengthens-air-defenses-with-bases-in-belarus-and-central-asia/509491.html

BBC: Italy pushes ahead with ‘next generation’ biofuels from waste http://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-29618889

BLOOMBERG: Five Reasons Icahn Says Apple Is Worth $1.2 Trillion http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-10-09/five-reasons-why-icahn-says-apple-is-worth-1-2-trillion.html

BOEING: Boeing and Samsung to Evaluate Mobile Technology for New Spacecraft http://www.buildsomethingbetter.com/#!/news/2014/boeing-and-samsung-to-evaluate-mobile-technology-f

FAST COMPANY: China’s Answer To Google Glass: Baidu Eye. With a camera that can identify physical objects, Baidu Eye could be handy for online shopping. http://www.fastcompany.com/3035196/fast-feed/chinas-answer-to-google-glass-baidu-eye

KAI: Bioinspired coating for medical devices avoids clotting and suppresses bacterial infection http://www.kurzweilai.net/bioinspired-coating-for-medical-devices-avoids-clotting-and-suppresses-bacterial-infection

KAI: Mars One design not feasible, MIT researchers find http://www.kurzweilai.net/mars-one-design-not-feasible-mit-researchers-find

KAI: Hypersensitive ‘smart’ material created from neural proteins http://www.kurzweilai.net/hypersensitive-smart-material-created-from-neural-proteins

KAI: Creating e-noses using fruit flies http://www.kurzweilai.net/creating-e-noses-using-fruit-flies

DER SPIEGEL: Out of Balance? Criticism of Germany Grows as Economy Stalls http://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/germany-and-finance-minister-schaeuble-under-fire-as-economy-slows-a-996966.html

YOUTUBE: MIT teaches robots to adapt https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xJg9YcO1lfc

BY MR. ANDRES AGOSTINI

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By Josh Lowensohn — The Verge

Toyota today said it’s investigated the possibility of vehicles that are capable of hovering just above the road, technology designed to improve efficiency. In an interview at Bloomberg’s Next Big Thing Summit in San Francisco, Hiroyoshi Yoshiki — the managing officer with Toyota’s technical administration group — said that the company had been studying a similar idea of flying cars at one of its “most advanced” research and development areas, but cautioned that the concept was not like actually flying around in three-dimensional space. Instead, he said, the plan is to get the car “a little bit away” from the road to reduce friction, similar to a hovercraft.

Following the interview, Yoshiki declined to elaborate on when the company began investigating the idea, how far along it is, or if it ever plans to bring it to market.

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By — GizMag

A mock-up of what the finished Intelligent Blinker may look like

As any serious bicycle commuter will tell you, it’s important to let drivers know what you’re doing by signaling your intention to turn. Needless to say, the more visible your hand signals are, the safer you should be. That’s why a group of doctoral students at Switzerland’s EPFL research institute created the Intelligent Blinker. It’s a wrist bracelet that automatically starts flashing when the wearer raises their arm to signal.

The device (which would presumably be worn as a set of two) contains an accelerometer and a magnetometer, to detect changes in the orientation of the bracelet. When the arm moves out laterally, those sensors trigger a set of integrated LEDs to begin blinking. Depending on how enthusiastic of a signaler they are, the user can adjust the Intelligent Blinker to kick in at more or less of an angle, as desired.

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Western Canada’s most futurist-oriented longevity organization, the Lifespan Society of British Columbia, has organized a first-class life extension conference, which will take place later this fall in the heart of downtown Vancouver. The Longevity and Genetics Conference 2014 offers a full-day of expert presentations, made accessible to a general audience, with keynote on the latest developments in biorejuvination by Aubrey de Grey of SENS Research Foundation. The conference will be interactive, with a panel session for audience questions, and VIP options for further interaction with speakers.

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Aubrey de Grey

Who will be there? In addition to Aubrey de Grey, there are four other speakers confirmed thus far: Dr. Angela Brooks-Wilson, Head of Cancer Genetics at the Michael Smith Genome Sciences Centre at the BC Cancer Agency, Dr. S. Jay Olshansky, Board of Directors of the American Federation of Aging Research, and co-author of The Quest for Immortality: Science at the Frontiers of Aging, Dr. Clinton Mielke, former Mayo Clinic researcher and founder of the quantified self platform “infino.me”, and lastly, one of futurism’s most experienced and dedicated radical longevity advocates, Benjamin Best, who is currently Director of Research Oversight at the Life Extension Foundation. This conference is a multi-disciplinary event, engaging several points of interest and relevance in the longevity space, from the cellular, genetic science of aging, to the latest epidemiological and even demographic research. You can also expect discussion on personalized medicine and quantified self technologies, as well as big picture, sociological and philosophical, longevity-specific topics.

All around, the 2014 Longevity and Genetics conference, set to take place Saturday November 15, has a lot to offer, as does the host city of Vancouver. A recent study has indicated that a majority of Canadians, 59%, are in favor of life extension technology, with 47% expecting that science and technology will enable living until 120 by 2050. The Lifespan Society of British Columbia is keeping that momentum and enthusiasm alive and growing, and I’m glad they have organized such a high-calliber event. Tickets are currently still available. Learn more about the event and purchase tickets here.

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Vancouver B.C.

Kurweil AI

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MIT researchers discovered last year that when water droplets spontaneously jump away from superhydrophobic (water-repelling) surfaces during condensation, the droplets can gain electric charge in the process.

Now the same team has demonstrated that this process can generate small amounts of electricity, which could lead to devices that can charge cellphones or other electronics using just the humidity in the air. As a side benefit, the system could also produce clean water.

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By — 3D Printing Industry

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Why should you dress up as Star Lord this year for Halloween? Well for one, just like everyone else you loved the Guardians of the Galaxy movie, and for another he’s not a giant tree so the costume is going to be easier to make. If you have a 3D printer of course!

When I stumbled on product designer Kirby Downey’s 3D Printed Star Lord Element Guns on Reddit I was blown away by the detail. I was certain that they were made from existing 3D models or official files but after a quick email it turns out that was not the case. Amazingly the gun only took about an hour to design in Solidworks and another half hour to cut it up into pieces for 3D printing.

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