Universal speech translator app ready for Olympics

Jacob Aron, technology reporter

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In one month's time, millions of tourists from across the world will descend on London for the 2012 Olympics, creating the perfect test bed for a new speech translation iPhone app.

The app, dubbed VoiceTra4U-M, is a bit of a mouthful to say, but lets people converse with foreigners in their own language. It was developed by the Universal Speech Translation Advanced Research Consortium (U-STAR), which is made up of researchers from 23 different countries, and supports full voice translation for 13 different languages, with text translation for a further 10.

Users can share a single iPhone to speak face-to-face or make phone calls to anyone else using the app. In both cases the translation takes place on remote servers, introducing a slight delay to the conversation.

Google launched a similar speech translation app last year, but U-STAR's version has a few differences. The app runs on a completely open platform, meaning that any country can run its own server to provide translations for its local language, and up to five people can converse at once, each in their own language - theoretically the system supports any number of people, but U-STAR has capped the app to reduce server load.

U-STAR has also initially focused on translating words and phrase related to tourism, making it 80 to 90 per cent accurate versus Google's 40 to 60 per cent accuracy - though of course, this falls if you want to discuss a topic not covered by the app.

The app will soon be available for free from the App Store and U-STAR hopes that tourists visiting the UK will use it during the Olympics, allowing the researchers to gather experimental data and improve the service.

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iOS users are savvy. Android Users Don't Know Enough to Matter

"If you put all these studies together, it suggests that Android users:
Are not tech savvy
Never use wifi
Never do Web browsing
Never update their operating system"

How could you read that and then decide that it is a good piece to support your argument that Android is terrible?

That's probably the stupidest thing I've seen written by an Apple fan regarding Android and I've read all your posts.

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University financing an anti-white ad

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As we -- segment tonight here is the Fox News anchor and radio talk show host you know it's insane when I bring you one.

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A -- one by one.

One by one okay Nancy Pelosi saying it's not about the Terry family and the death of the agent it's about voter suppression.

-- Probably okay that's all you need to say but you have to add that remember it was not the attorney general who said it and it was not the president of the United States Hussein it was Nancy Pelosi who -- the next speaker of the -- thought.

But you you are or forever now -- just for the record -- For -- probably insane.

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Number two I like probably in saying that happen.

Race car.

Issue is -- relevant.

-- anything wrong they're after him because he's black insane.

It is hard to avoid the optics -- and you know you what -- fixed the optics of -- the first black attorney general noise in congress when they say that's good Catholic -- in its first black attorney general the united -- that optics being questioned by 22 white guys and one southern woman 43 people.

And there are deciding hey today and they are cited for contempt of congress for the first -- and answer this I I think it is optics it is bad PR that's what.

That's a Dutch.

Is there any validity.

-- in your -- asked me that all right he's yeah he's been a little slimy lawyer Barack why Islam is there any validity.

To the charge that trying to get information for the Terry family.

Is race driven.

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Asian American and we know we know what TI we and I demographic so proud American Airlines and -- was natural and governor Mitt Romney leads.

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Kennedy led among.

Catholics and Irish Americans it's natural.

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Then we have to draw the line.

Okay I think that's it that's that's where I'm gonna go on that with you now university of Minnesota don't you want to conclude what's your concluding statement.

My concluding statement is.

Holder should turn over the documents so the Terry Finley knows what happened to their son you don't disagree that I don't this -- I think anyone disagrees thank you.

How are all right are are out.

University of -- prosecutor in the -- that I am the university of Minnesota financing.

-- and this -- it's so hot humid in New York go.

What do you mean we're lucky he went.

It's not -- this privilege where countless people -- God's will not a color.

Privilege that we don't get -- and we will be delivering -- that we don't get unless security let me go shopping -- Olbermann weren't around me her --

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-- for this season and our side.

Privilege and that some things.

Parts wise university Minnesota.

Running anything about white privilege.

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In the same way that the Berkeley students who had bake sales and they -- white students twice as much as black students to make the point.

That affirmative action was wrong and inherently unfair but I think they both have dug up point to make -- well unfortunately the point as you see it.

All of this video at the university of Minnesota what is the what is the point you know I I -- I'm the head of diversity to coach here diversity of my kids school and I said to them.

When they were talking about white privilege that when I'm with Bill O'Reilly and -- gonna mention white privilege his that's gonna blow up.

Because white privilege.

You know which exists I mean people you know -- I did not being stopped and frisked at nearly the raid and all the rest of the problems that come with being black in America of being brown and America those are realities what is unfortunate -- I'm -- the -- example and this university of Minnesota at -- example is they are exacerbating.

A situation with no real benefit why.

Who is gonna watch this PSA and suddenly say aha I never thought -- that white people you know have a leg up on black people in this country.

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Kind of rub salt in what is really.

The most pressing domestic issue I still believe that I mean economy is certainly the didn't -- social logically.

Race is still very very big deal of.

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And Asian and Hispanic -- and his wife I think that is -- But as you said to try to Foster hatred or resentment.

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Alan Turing's breakthrough machine gets a loving Lego tribute (video)

Alan Turing's breakthrough machine gets a loving Lego tribute

In the world of technology, having one of your inventions rendered in Lego form is the equivalent of a musician being parodied by Weird Al -- it's a sign you've truly made it and tribute to your influence. So, we're more than a little surprised to see that it's taken this long for the Turing Machine to be lovingly built from plastic bricks. The heart of this simple logic device is a Lego Mindstorms NXT set, but the soul is in Alan Turing's genius -- a man who was before his time and unjustly persecuted for failing to properly fit into society's molds. Dutch researchers Jeroen van den Bosand and Davy Landman built the device as a tribute to Turing, who would have celebrated his 100th birthday this Saturday. If you're in Amsterdam you can see the machine yourself at Centrum Wiskunde & Informatica's Turings Erfenis exhibit. Or, you can watch the short explanatory video after the break.

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Common blood pressure drug linked to severe GI problems

Thursday, June 21, 2012

Mayo Clinic researchers have discovered an association between a commonly prescribed blood pressure drug, Olmesartan, and severe gastrointestinal issues such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, weight loss and electrolyte abnormalities -- symptoms common among those who have celiac disease. The findings are published online today in the medical journal Mayo Clinic Proceedings.

From 2008-11, Mayo Clinic physicians treated 22 patients with symptoms similar to celiac disease, including intestinal inflammation and abnormalities. Patients came from 17 states, and some had been diagnosed with celiac disease. They had chronic diarrhea and weight loss; the median weight loss was 39 pounds, and one patient lost 125 pounds. Fourteen of the 22 were hospitalized because of the severity of their symptoms. When given a blood test, however, these patients didn't come back with results typical of celiac disease. They also didn't respond to treatments such as gluten-free diets.

After examining their medications, Mayo Clinic gastroenterologist Joseph Murray, M.D., pulled several of the patients off Olmesartan. Their symptoms dramatically improved. Eventually, all 22 were taken off the drug, and all showed improvement. Eighteen of the 22 patients had intestinal biopsies after stopping the medication and showed improvement.

"We thought these cases were celiac disease initially because their biopsies showed features very like celiac disease, such as inflammation," says Dr. Murray, the lead author. "What made them different was they didn't have the antibodies in their blood that are typical for celiac disease."

Olmesartan -- prescribed for the treatment of hypertension, or high blood pressure -- works by blocking substances that tighten blood vessels, allowing blood to flow more smoothly and the heart to pump more efficiently, according to the U.S. National Library on Medicine.

"It's really an awareness issue. We want doctors to be aware of this issue, so if they see a patient who is having this type of syndrome -- they think about medications as a possible association," Dr. Murray says. "We've reported an association. What needs to be known next is the science to understand why there is such an association."

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For Miami Heat fans, promise fulfilled

Miami Heat fans celebrate the Heat win against Oklahoma City Thunder in the Little Havana area of Miami, Friday, June after Game 5 of the NBA finals basketball series against the Oklahoma City Thunder, Friday, June 22, 2012, The Heat won 121-106 to become the 2012 NBA Champions. (AP Photo/Alan Diaz)

Miami Heat fans celebrate the Heat win against Oklahoma City Thunder in the Little Havana area of Miami, Friday, June after Game 5 of the NBA finals basketball series against the Oklahoma City Thunder, Friday, June 22, 2012, The Heat won 121-106 to become the 2012 NBA Champions. (AP Photo/Alan Diaz)

Fans crowd outside AmericanAirlines Arena after the Miami Heat won Game 5 of the NBA finals basketball series against the Oklahoma City Thunder, Thursday, June 21, 2012, in Miami. The Heat won 121-106 to become the 2012 NBA Champions. (AP Photo/CX Matiash)

Miami Heat fan George Gonzalez shows his support before Game 5 of the NBA finals basketball series against the Oklahoma City Thunder, Thursday, June 21, 2012, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Miami Heat fan Nelson Gomez carries his homemade the Larry O'Brien NBA Championship Trophy before Game 5 of the NBA finals basketball series against the Oklahoma City Thunder, Thursday, June 21, 2012, in Miami. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

Miami Heat fan Rick Ramirez cheers the team before Game 5 of the NBA finals basketball series against the Oklahoma City Thunder, Thursday, June 21, 2012, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

(AP) ? As the Miami Heat's lead skyrocketed Thursday night from 5 just after halftime to an insurmountable 24 by the end of the third quarter, their fans outside the AmericanAirlines Arena decided it was time to celebrate the team's second NBA championship in six years.

The thousands gathered in bars, restaurants and a park near the arena screamed in joy late Thursday as the Heat dropped one 3-pointer after another. Fans used the fourth quarter to get an early start on their party as they watched their team coast to a 121-106 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Heat won the series in five games.

The promise made to South Florida fans 23 months earlier when LeBron James and Chris Bosh added their talents to Dwyane Wade's had arrived.

"We're bringing the championship home to Miami. LeBron promised us a ring and he got us our ring," said Ivine Mulkey, 32.

Orlando Hernandez, 33, noted it had been a team effort, with major Game 5 contributions coming from supporting players Mike Miller, Mario Chalmers and Shane Battier.

"This is the best game they've ever had ? the best final. It's unbelievable how they stepped up. It's not just one person. It's everybody," Hernandez said.

As the game ended, the fans from the neighborhood bars pushed happily toward the arena, meeting those leaving the game to jump, whoop and holler. They banged pots and pans and blew whistles. Championship shirts were sold, and special editions of The Miami Herald were handed out. Traffic on Biscayne Boulevard outside the arena was gridlocked.

The only negativity came when the Thunder's team bus left the arena ? some fans sprayed it with liquid and made obscene gestures toward the players as it crawled away. Still, Miami police reported no serious problems after the game.

James, the regular season and Finals MVP, may be hated in Cleveland and elsewhere for leaving his native state's Cavaliers, but his adopted hometown showered him with love after the game. Fans waved posters of their hero and defended him against critics, who branded him a choker who would never win a championship.

"Silence the haters ? LeBron did it," said Matthew Gonzalez, 21.

Fans were already making plans for next season. After all, James promised not just one championship. Or just two, three, four, five, six or seven.

"We're going to win next year too. This is just the beginning," fan Samantha Stevens said.

Associated Press

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US sues to force return of dinosaur to Mongolia

(AP) ? The fossil of a dinosaur that roamed the earth 70 million years ago should be turned over to the United States by an auction house so that it can be returned to its home in Mongolia, a lawsuit brought by the U.S. government demanded Monday.

The nearly complete Tyrannosaurus bataar skeleton was imported from Great Britain to Gainesville, Fla., in March 2010 with erroneous claims that it originated in Great Britain and was worth only $15,000, according to the lawsuit filed in U.S. District Court in Manhattan.

It sold at auction on May 20 for more than $1 million even though Mongolia's president had obtained a temporary restraining order from Texas State Civil District Judge Carlos R. Cortez prohibiting its auction, the suit said. The completion of the sale was made contingent upon the outcome of any court proceedings. The suit did not identify the buyer.

James T. Hayes Jr., head of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's Homeland Security Investigations in New York, said criminal smugglers misrepresented the fossil to customs officials when they illegally imported it into the United States.

Jim Halperin, cofounder of the The Heritage Auctions, a defendant in the lawsuit, said: "We auctioned the Tyrannosaurus bataar conditionally, subject to future court rulings, so this matter is now in the hands of lawyers and politicians."

He added: "We believe our consignor purchased fossils in good faith, then spent a year of his life and considerable expense identifying, restoring, mounting and preparing what had previously been a much less valuable matrix of unassembled, underlying bones. We sincerely hope there will be a just and fair outcome for all parties."

U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara said in a news release that the skeletal remains are "of tremendous cultural and historic significance to the people of Mongolia, and provide a connection to the country's prehistoric past. When the skeleton was allegedly looted, a piece of the country's natural history was stolen with it, and we look forward to returning it to its rightful place."

The release included a quote from Tsakhia Elbegdorj, Mongolia's president, saying he was thankful for the legal action to recover the skeleton, calling it "an important piece of the cultural heritage of the Mongolian people."

He added: "Cultural looting and profiteering cannot be tolerated anywhere and this cooperation between our governments is a large step forward to stopping it."

The lawsuit said the dinosaur's remains were believed to have been discovered in the Gobi Desert between 1995 and 2005. An auction house catalog listing of the skeleton said it measures 24-feet long and 8-feet tall, the suit said.

A June 5 examination by at least five experts specializing in bataars resulted in unanimous agreement that the skeleton was a Tyrannosaurus bataar and almost certainly originated in the Nemegt Basin in Mongolia.

One expert, Khishigjav Tsogtbaatar, head of Paleontological Laboratory and Museum in Mongolia, said in a document filed with the lawsuit that it appeared some part of the skeleton's skull and postcranium were destroyed by poachers who lacked professional knowledge about proper excavation techniques.

U.S. authorities said Tyrannosaurus bataars were first discovered in 1946 during a joint Soviet-Mongolian expedition to the Gobi Desert in the Mongolian Omnogovi Province. Since 1924, Mongolia has enacted laws declaring fossils to be the property of the government of Mongolia and criminalizing their export from the country.

Associated Press

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