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Medtronic's continuous glucose monitoring system with predictive alerts
| 02-07-2018
The US FDA granted approval for Medtronic's Guardian Connect continuous glucose monitor.
The new device is intended for people with diabetes, of ages 14 to 75 years.
Continuous glucose monitoring provides real-time glucose value and trend information about glucose levels for people with diabetes.
In addition, the system predicts future high and low glucose events and provides access to additional algorithms and insights that can inform users of clinically relevant glucose patterns.
This allows for appropriate intervention to mitigate hyperglycemia or hypoglycemia, increasing the patient's time in the optimal glucose target range.
To use the device, the person with diabetes inserts a tiny sensor beneath the skin in the abdomen or upper arm. The sensor, which measures glucose levels from the interstitial fluid under the skin, is attached to a transmitter that sends readings to an app, wearable monitor or insulin pump every five minutes.
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NextGen radiology powered by AI
Radiomics, the application of artificial intelligence (AI) to radiology, may well be the trail blazer that the rest of the specializations in healthcare have been waiting for.
Nano detection of cancer
Researchers from the Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, Delhi have developed fluorescent carbon nanodots that can aid in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer.
EBV intervention in emphysema
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Genetics testing and inherited heart diseases
The last few decades have led to the identification of the genetic basis of a large number of cardiovascular diseases. They include dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) and hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM)
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Heart Explorer
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Domi Care, at-home Pap smear test for women
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OmniVision's image sensor for endoscopes, catheters
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Daniel Silke: The politics behind Ramaphosa's stimulus
Sep 25 2018 07:56
Daniel Silke
President Cyril Ramaphosa. (Photo: Deaan Vivier, Netwerk24)
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President Cyril Ramaphosa's waning star flickered just a little bit more brightly after his announcement of a much-vaunted stimulus package to offset the serious decline in the recent performance of the South African economy.
To be sure, any announcement about spending re-allocations and budget reprioritisation from government is likely to be met with a sceptical response.
Money has never really been the problem in terms of the broader South African budget – rather it has been effective use thereof as state-owned-enterprises, moribund ideological policy initiatives and gross misconduct has sapped tens of millions out of efficient state delivery.
With a new drive to find R50bn and another R400bn of new 'blended' investment sources, the same old question marks remain. Is government ready to spend wisely on projects that represent important policy shifts away from narrow party or patronage-based interests? Does government have the expert capacity to direct its attention to projects that position South Africa for the future and therefore require very specific technical skills?
Can the ANC bury some if its ideological factionalism (and idealism) in pursuit of best-practice policy development? Will this new tranche of remedial attention be any different to the host of state turn-around strategies that have largely thrown good money (and lots of it) at bad state enterprise development?
Putting aside these somewhat tough questions – and to his credit – the optics from the President's announcement were better than we had seen in the recent past. His first six months had largely ignored a call for joint action with the private sector and had largely failed to provide an enabling environment in which this vital rapprochement should occur. Last week though, this changed.
READ: The Ramaphosa Plan: Doing more with the little he's got
Perhaps it was the dire state of the economy but perhaps it was also the unchartered waters of domestic ANC politics that prompted a more business-friendly approach from the President. Finding common ground with the private sector is now back on the front-burner with the proposed business summit now slated for October.
Amidst all of this, though, was a very important announcement buried within the larger stimulus rhetoric. Ramaphosa announced the appointment of a high-level land reform advisory panel to assist in the ongoing land-reform debate.
More than anything else, this announcement was the boldest part of the President's interventions. The new advisory panel is strong from both an academic and a farming base. It's members have well-publicised views on the land debate – many of which have spoken out against the necessity for a constitutional amendment. Including those from organised agriculture further adds to the well-rounded team assembled.
But this panel represents an important political risk for President Ramaphosa. While South Africans have been expressing themselves in both public and parliamentary hearings, Ramaphosa has now added an eminent group of experts into the mix. He has broadened the scope of advice outside of his own political party and outside of the emotive public debates on the issue. This is indeed a sane approach but one that can clash with the populists both within the ANC and outside in the EFF and elsewhere.
Importantly, shifting gear to greater consultations with the private sector, academic and business experts is critically important in shifting the narrative towards the 'social compact' Ramaphosa spoke about way back in February. Obsessed with his left-wing flank and the EFF, it would seem that some restoration of a more balanced approach to problem-solving is once again coming to the fore.
READ: Meet Ramaphosa's new 10-person land reform advisory panel
Of course, we are moving closer to an election. And Ramaphosa can play as good a political game as anyone. Utilising his office as President and the levels of government, the stimulus package can be seen as an attempt to show the ANC is serious about addressing the economic shortcomings of the nation. Despite denials to the contrary, any political party anywhere, will attempt to use their incumbent position to offset a deteriorating status quo.
Still, both the partial re-embrace of the private sector and the broadening of the land debate issue tell us something else. And, it's linked to the ANC's recent electoral fortunes that have been less-than-stellar even under the new Ramaphosa brand.
Ramaphosa's somewhat uncomfortable and even messy 'flirtation' with populism on the land issue has failed to win the ANC votes in recent by-elections. The expert psephologist Dawie Scholtz points towards a further 5% decline in ANC by-election results this year and the just released Institute for Race Relations reports confirm this lacklustre polling figures for the governing party nationally and in particular, in Gauteng.
Despite trying to outpopulist the EFF, Ramaphosa has not been able to win back many from that side of the political fence. Similarly, his weak management of the economy and confused rhetoric on land has served to shore up the DA's support that was severely under pressure a few months back.
A remaining political strategy for Ramaphosa is to re-engage the private sector and broader business interests – to sweet talk them into coalescing in one way or another in advance of the 2019 election campaign. Business are always keen to embrace a government that talks their language and given the broader political dynamics at play, Ramaphosa may well feel that the sector is becoming more important to his own political survival than attempting to out-play the EFF.
READ: Why Ramaphosa's land reform panel has difficult task - economist
In addition, with the 'fight-back' from the pro-Jacob Zuma camp and broader fallout from an increasingly embarrassing and damaging Zondo Commission of Inquiry, embracing the business sector also provided Ramaphosa with a sense of security. After all, he might well need the goodwill and largesse of the business community to assist keeping him in power – or at least – strengthening his hand.
Ramaphosa is therefore being forced to choose which side he prefers. And it's a very tough choice. The ANC remains deeply confused on its economic policy direction - witness just the 24-hour period in which two radically conflicting statements on the independence of the South African Reserve Bank played havoc with policy certainty. In itself, that epitomises the two world views around state intervention and control versus independence and broader de-regulation within the economy.
Perhaps the President has attempted to play all sides in his first 6 months – but in that, he didn't really satisfy either. Political parties always try to find middle-ground and massage the extremes on either side of policy debates into submission and acceptance. But he now has to choose an angle. His 6-month trial has not worked in reeling in the votes and a more market-friendly approach is more likely to win him friends.
So, while the stimulus package is likely to be more of a public relations exercise in the short-term, it's the longer more strategic decisions that really count for the Ramaphosa faction. Whether he can begin divesting the ANC of the SOE disasters remains to be seen. Can he preside over job losses in the civil service? Can he avoid a damaging constitutional amendment on land? These will be the real crucial issues on whether South Africa will sink or swim rather than the R400bn stimulus just announced.
*Daniel Silke is director of the Political Futures Consultancy and is a noted keynote speaker and commentator. Views expressed are his own. Follow him on Twitter at @DanielSilke or visit his website.
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Jesse Carrillo is responsible for directing all corporate technology, strategy and standards for Hines worldwide. Jesse joined Hines in 1994 as a consultant to assist in the implementation of the firm's accounting and property management software. He took over the responsibility for Hines IT as CTO in 2007 and later promoted to CIO in 2009. Mr. Carrillo completed undergraduate studies at Trinity University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science, and received his Master of Business Administration degree from the University of Texas at San Antonio.
Mr. Carrillo is a member Prospanica (The Association of Hispanic Professionals), CIO Executive Council, Greater Houston Cybersecurity Task Force, Houston Chapter of Society of Information Management (SIM), and serves on the Realcomm International Advisory Council. Along with contributing to several technology articles, he was a featured writer for the book, Building a Green IT Team, part of the Inside the Minds series from. Aspatore Publishers. He is also a strong supporter of promoting Youth In IT through his involvement with Genesys Works and serves on the board of trustees at The Shlenker School. Jesse has been recognized for his achievements by being named a Premier 100 recipient in 2016 by Computerworld Magazine, as well as the Julie Devine Digital Impact Award presented at the 2017 Realcomm Conference, and the Realcomm Lifetime Achievement Award in 2018.


One of the most interesting historical buildings in Bratislava under the Castle houses the Museum of Clocks. This Rococo-style building on Židovská street carries a name "House at the Good Shepherd" and is still in its original condition which means it is 250 years old. It is situated in an area which was once known as the Jewish Quarter of the city.
This yellow house is so narrow that each floor has only one tiny room.
WHAT TO SEE IN THE MUSEUM OF CLOCKS?
Well, that's not a difficult question :) Bratislava was a huge center of clock makers in the old Austro-Hungarian Empire. In the 16th – 19th centuries almost 100 clock makers were living and working in this city. No surprise that the museum has 3 different floors full of clocks!
The ground floor was used for commercial purposes in the past. Now there are many kinds of table clocks from the 17th and 18th centuries.
One of the interesting items to check out is definitely the tower clock mechanism from a church in Devin castle (right picture), but you will also find various cupboard clocks here.
The upper two floors used to serve as a living area.
Apart from the clocks, they expose the photographs of old Bratislava (Pressburg at that time) here, too. Did you know there used to be a regular coal market in the city in the mid 19th century? Well, we didn't… and it was interesting to guess which square the market was held at, as they looked (obviously) very different back then. If you don't know the right answer, you can ask one of the friendly ladies which are present on each floor. However we would not bet on their level of English.
Even though the museum itself is quite small, its collection is rather impressive. For example we found these golden-looking decorated portable traveling clocks very cute!
Some of the most beautiful items in the room are this carved and gilded table clock, and the white mantel clock showing the phases of human life with allegory.
The clocks found on the 3rd floor come from the 19th century and many of them are characteristic with a built-in musical mechanism.


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In Defense of Pro-Life Pragmatism
Mary Ann Johansenabortion, birth control, filibuster, pro-life, right to choose, wendy davis, Women's rights
This week, the internet has been abuzz with talk of a Texas state senator's filibuster. State Senator Wendy Davis stood on the floor of the Texas for over twelve hours and delivered an impassioned defense of the necessity of abortion in the face of a bill that would have banned all abortions past twenty weeks of pregnancy. "#StandwithWendy" began trending on Twitter (copying the much more catchy "Stand with Rand"). Commentators nationwide have praised Sen. Davis for "standing up for women's rights."
Senator Davis during her filibuster.
Conservative (and conservative libertarian) women like myself greatly resent being told that our rights are ultimately about whether we want an abortion. We're often very annoyed with such condescension on the issue of abortion. However, quite frankly, conservatives have done a very poor job of defending their pro-life stance in the face of arguments about women's rights.
So how can we fix this?
First, for the purpose of this article, I am assuming that the gender gap exists. However, I do not believe it is natural for women to align themselves more often with liberal causes. I am also assuming that readers are in general agreement with me that abortion is wrong. I'm not going to attempt to change anyone's mind on the broader issue of abortion because I don't have the time or the desire to do so. Rather, what I want to accomplish is for conservatives to take a good, hard look in the mirror and see what we're doing very wrong and how we're allowing ourselves to be put into a stereotype of not caring about women.
Recognize and point out that calling abortion an issue of "a woman's body" is intellectually dishonest.
Life is not life only when we want it. Conservatives need to step away from responding with talking points and slogans ("I'm pro-life") and actually take some time to articulate the reasoning behind them. Some states can charge people with double murder for killing a pregnant woman. Many women experience lasting depression after miscarriages. Not wanting to carry a fetus to term doesn't make it more or less of a life. As conservatives, we have to challenge the idea that abortion is as simple as someone making decisions that only affect them.
Stop acting like rape is no big deal.
Some conservatives think that abortion should not be allowed in cases of rape. Some think there should be an exception. Either way, this is always going to be the rebuttal of the left ("what about rape?"), and we have to realize that this is a very sensitive topic. Unlike in cases where abortion is an issue of convenience, there is no choice involved in this. Pregnancy by rape is something that, by its very nature, is thrust upon a woman against her will. Flippantly dismissing these cases is wrong and offensive to rape survivors. It also doesn't look great for our "we really don't hate women" cause. And while we're on that subject…
Think before you speak!
Let's summarize some of the things that Republican politicians have said about rape and abortion. Rape victims shouldn't need abortions because rape kits are abortion tools. Pregnancy rarely comes from "legitimate" rape. Pregnancies resulting from rape are a blessing from God. Going through a rape is "something similar" to a man's daughter getting pregnant out of wedlock.
Disregarding the fact that these are all blatantly false (some laughably so), just look at how much the left has taken these comments and repeated them ad nauseum. I don't think that these patently false and rather heartless comments are representative of any mainstream conservative view. But by speaking without thinking about what they're saying or knowing what they're talking about, these politicians have made it even easier for the left to tell women "conservatives don't care about you."
And while we're on the subject of knowing what you're talking about…
Being blatantly anti-science doesn't help anything.
I strongly believe that conservatism which seeks to impose ideas about how individuals should live their lives is not true conservatism. Conservatives traditionally want smaller government. Liberals may say that they don't want to run your life, but that promise ends when you want to drink a big soda or homeschool your children. Conservatives may be hypocritical about our small government stance sometimes, but at the very least, it is at the core of our philosophy.
With that in mind, the pro-life movement must separate itself from efforts to ban or discourage birth control, punish premarital sex, or promote motherhood as the ideal for all women. I realize this is controversial for a lot of pro-lifers. But abortion is not wrong because it's taking away from women's "natural inclination to be mothers," it's not wrong because it's stopping the "natural process of pregnancy," and it doesn't happen because people have sex before marriage. Abortion is wrong because it's the taking of a life. If we stray from that fundamental argument, we get ourselves caught up in actually telling women what to do with their bodies.
On a related note, if we are ever going to provide alternatives for abortion, we simply can't argue that birth control also shouldn't be an option. I am not opposed to birth control. But for the conservatives who are, can we at least agree that birth control would be the lesser evil? The same goes for emergency contraception. While we're on the subject, emergency contraction doesn't actually cause abortions. Neither does regular hormonal birth control (not that oral birth control pills are the only form of contraception).
So stop saying these things! We're fighting a losing, anti-science, anti-reason battle, if we try to convince people not to even use contraceptives. And guess what? Abortions still happen when abortion is illegal. Since Roe v. Wade and subsequent court decisions, abortion has been legal nationwide. Regardless of who we put on the Supreme Court, there is quite a bit of jurisprudence to overthrow in order to change that. If we really want to be pro-life, we can't just focus on the legal status of abortion (which may not change, soon, or ever!), but also on reducing it overall. As much as we may not like it, that's going to include not trying to block women's access to birth control.
Rhetoric matters.
We should be able to accept that having an abortion is a complex, highly emotional decision, and not something that women do because they're horrible monsters. Stop calling women who feel they need an abortion "baby killers." Stop saying that rape victims need to accept their "blessing from God." Yelling at women, telling them they're murderers, and trying to physically block them from going inside abortion clinics doesn't help.
One of the few pro-life protest images available that doesn't include gruesome images of aborted fetuses.
Recently, anti-abortion activists in my hometown were proudly passing around a personal story from a woman seeking an abortion who had been so disturbed by the protesters outside of the abortion clinic that she left… and went to a clinic a couple of counties away. That is not a win! You know what might actually help? Providing women with options so they don't feel like abortion is their only choice. Screaming, shouting, and condemning is not going to win people over. Nor is it going to do anything to convince women who are drawn to the left that the right doesn't really hate them.
I do not like being told that it is my right (and the only thing I should care about) to take the life of a child (at the very least, one I chose to conceive). I also don't like listening to conservative politicians try to argue against abortion by using wrong, unscientific, or sexist arguments, lumped in with dismissal of other women's health issues like birth control. I'm not calling for a compromise. I'm just calling for using methods that actually work.
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armed_plainsman says:
Twitter is abuzz with women pointing out that slaughtering children via abortion cannot be construed as "pro-woman" because roughly half of those lives ended will be women.
That's a damn good argument.
Cathy Reisenwitz (@CathyReisenwitz) says:
I did not expect to like this. But I did. Excellent critique of the modern pro-life movement. Bravo.
Mary Ann Johansen says:
Thank you, Cathy. Glad you liked it. 🙂
Gina Luttrell says:
Second what Cathy has said. Great job.
The only thing I would add is that I suspect that pro life folks have attempted to have the argument of where life begins but have found those philosophical arguments either beyond most Americans/their constituents and/or uninteresting to those people. It's difficult to persuade someone based on philosophy, and that's really the fundamental difference discussed here.
That may be true. In my experience there is not much debate over when life begins among pro-lifers, and it's kind of accepted that it's either at conception or implantation. I think that most people (even in the pro-choice camp) wouldn't support abortion after the (admittedly ill-defined) point of "viability," but anything earlier than that becomes really fuzzy as far as *proving* one way or another if it's a "life." I have my own views about when life begins and still would support legislation restricting abortion at the state level, but because it's such a fundamentally unanswerable question, I think it's also important that pro-lifers try to limit abortion in ways other than just through legislation. It's also why I support abortion being left up to the states.
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Azamara Club Cruises has announced today that both Azamara Quest and Azamara Journey will be entering dry dock in early 2016 as part of the line's Reimagine Azamara program.
In consultation with leading design firms, the staterooms and suites onboard both ships will be completely refreshed, with a new colour scheme, soft furnishings, black out curtains and custom furniture. Bathrooms will also be redesigned to make better use of the space.
Brand new Spa Cabins will be introduced on the ships, set adjacent to the Sanctum Spa. Guests will have access to exclusive spa amenities included in the price of the room, as well as a shower and tub that looks over the water.
Azamara will sail in Australian waters for the first time this year when Azamara Quest arrives in late December. Sister ship Journey will sail in local waters for the 2016/2017 season, fresh from her refurb.


Regina drove home from work discouraged and tired. The day had started with tragic news in a text message from a friend, then spiraled downward in meetings with co-workers who refused to work with any of her ideas. As Regina was talking to the Lord, she thought it best to put the stress of the day aside and made a surprise visit with flowers to an elderly friend at a care center. Her spirits lifted as Maria shared how good the Lord was to her. She said, "I have my own bed and a chair, three meals a day, and help from the nurses here. And occasionally God sends a cardinal to my window just because He knows I love them and He loves me."
Attitude. Perspective. As the saying goes, "Life is 10% what happens to us and 90% how we react to it." The people James wrote to were scattered because of persecution, and he asked them to consider their perspective about difficulties. He challenged them with these words: "Consider it pure joy . . . whenever you face trials of many kinds" (James 1:2).
"Christ with me, Christ before me, Christ behind me, Christ within me, Christ beneath me, Christ above me, Christ at my right, Christ at my left . . ." These hymn lyrics, written by the fifth-century Celtic Christian St. Patrick, echo in my mind when I read Matthew's account of Jesus's birth. They feel like a warm embrace, reminding me that I'm never alone.
Matthew's account tells us that God dwelling with His people is at the heart of Christmas. Quoting Isaiah's prophecy of a child who would be called Immanuel, meaning "God with us" (Isa. 7:14), Matthew points to the ultimate fulfillment of that prophecy—Jesus, the One born by the power of the Holy Spirit to be God with us. This truth is so central that Matthew begins and ends his gospel with it, concluding with Jesus's words to His disciples: "And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age" (Matt. 28:20).
St. Patrick's lyrics remind me that Christ is with believers always through His Spirit living within. When I'm nervous or afraid, I can hold fast to His promises that He will never leave me. When I can't fall asleep, I can ask Him to give me His peace. When I'm celebrating and filled with joy, I can thank Him for His gracious work in my life.
About 230 families and individuals live at Macpherson Gardens, Block 72 in my neighborhood. Each person has his or her own life story. On the tenth floor resides an elderly woman whose children have grown up, gotten married, and moved out. She lives by herself now. Just a few doors away from her is a young couple with two kids—a boy and a girl. And a few floors below lives a young man serving in the army. He has been to church before; maybe he will visit again on Christmas Day. I met these people last Christmas when our church went caroling in the neighborhood to spread Christmas cheer.
Every Christmas—as on the first Christmas—many people do not know that God has entered into our world as a baby whose name is Jesus (Luke 1:68; 2:11). Or they do not know the significance of that event—that it is "good news that will cause great joy for all the people" (2:10). Yes, all people! Regardless of our nationality, race, gender, or status, Jesus came to die for us and offer us complete forgiveness so that we can be reconciled with Him and enjoy His love, joy, peace, and hope. Indeed, all people, from the woman next door to the colleagues we have lunch with, need to hear this wonderful news!
On the first Christmas, the angels were the bearers of this joyous news. Today, God desires to work through us to take the story to others.
I laughed as I settled into my seat and a thought occurred that seemed to be from the Lord: "It really won't hurt you to wait. It will actually do you good." So I resolved to enjoy the extra time, helping other passengers lower their luggage after we landed and assisting a flight attendant with cleaning. By the time I was able to retrieve my bag, I laughed again when someone thought I worked for the airline.
That day's experience made me ponder Jesus's words to His disciples: "If anyone wants to be first, he must be the very last, and the servant of all" (Mark 9:35).


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BANA Announces Fall Meeting in Atlanta, Holds Final UEB Forum
Contact: Jennifer Dunnam, Chair
Braille Authority of North America
chair@brailleauthority.org
The Braille Authority of North America (BANA) announces its fall meeting, which will take place November 3–5, 2016, in Atlanta, Georgia. Hosted by the American Foundation for the Blind, a BANA member organization, this meeting will be held at the Center for the Visually Impaired, 739 West Peachtree Street N.W., Atlanta, 30308. Guests are welcome at BANA Board meetings where they can observe deliberations. Space is limited. To reserve a seat, please contact BANA Chair Jennifer Dunnam. Items on the agenda will include reports from all BANA committees as well as discussion of works in progress such as the updated version of Guidelines and Standards for Tactile Graphics and the soon-to-be-released Braille Formats: Principles of Print-to-Braille Transcription, 2016.
BANA held its fourth and final UEB (Unified English Braille) Transition Forum on October 6, 2016, in Louisville, Kentucky, in conjunction with the Annual Meeting of the American Printing House for the Blind. Prior to the forum, delegates completed a survey that included questions about needed UEB resources as well as resources their state or organization has developed. At the forum, delegates reported on those developed resources, provided updates on various aspects of UEB implementation, and generated ideas about how to deal with issues such as delivering ongoing UEB training to students and teachers.
The mission of the Braille Authority of North America is to assure literacy for tactile readers through the standardization of braille and/or tactile graphics.
You can follow the work of BANA by signing up for BANA-Announce, a one-way email list that disseminates news and information. To join this list, send a blank email message to bana-announce-subscribe@brailleauthority.org and follow the directions in the confirmation email that will be sent in response. You can also follow BANA on Facebook and Twitter!


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Alto Adige, South Tyrol, is a former Austrian province ceded to Italy in 1919. In the 1950s, tensions grew between the province's German-speaking minority and the Italian administration, leading Austria to bring the matter before the United Nations. However before the issue could be resolved there was a wave of violence. Around 300 terrorist attacks were perpetrated by extremist elements – mostly on property, but also leading to some deaths.
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Experiencia Sinfónica
Bravo (¡y felicitaciones!) to all the talented youth who joined with us in our final concert closing the 2010-11 Experiencia Sinfónica project. Here I am with Pochi (our fine second clarinetist, officially known as Emmanuel Díaz-Retamar) and this year's three clarinet "interns": Juan Soto on the left, Janice Rivera, and Victor Carrión, at the end of our challenging May 7th concert. Repertoire included Strauss' Gypsy Baron Overture, Jack Delano's La Reina Tembandumba, among other works, and two fine young soloists: Paola Vázquez Cartegena playing the first movement of Saint-Saens' Third Violin Concerto, and Kristalis Sotomayor playing the first movement of Mozart's D Major Flute Concerto. ¡Special thanks to Banco Popular de Puerto Rico, for its continued support of this inspirational program!
The Puerto Rico Symphony is now in its third season of a wonderful project sponsored by Banco Popular de Puerto Rico (the island's largest bank) called Experiencia Sinfónica, which gives hands-on experience to students 18 and younger of what playing in a symphony is like. Included are master classes given by the principals, a competition to choose two soloists to play in the final concert, and an audition, which gives those who pass the unequaled opportunity to sit in the orchestra and play a week alongside us, culminating in a public concert (this year to be given on May 7th.)
Here I am on February 12th at the Escuela Libre de Música in Caguas giving a master class to Victor E. Carrión, Catherine Castro, Juan L. Soto Rivera, and Jonathan Cosme Sánchez.
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"Women In Building: Am I Good Enough?" This was the headline of an article I read in a recent Builder's magazine about the self-doubt women in construction often feel.
My experience with Bend Habitat's Women Build a couple of years ago was enlightening. We measured, cut and nailed heavy Hardi-Plank siding across the back of a single story home and garage in one day. The construction boss on duty told us it was a better job than most pro siders. And our team was led by the single mom whose home it would one day be. She knew we were good enough!
As a builder for 12 years, and a realtor since 1996, I see the strong influence of women in building almost daily. They may not be doing the heavy lifting, but their hand can be seen in floor plan trends, design and amenities. And every realtor knows that it's most often the woman in the family who ultimately selects the home they will buy.
My decision to work with Bend Area Habitat for Humanity as a donor and volunteer was an easy one. A higher percentage of Habitat homeowners are women, and most are mothers. When I see families in our community living in their cars, or worse, I am even more grateful for and proud to be part of the important work done by Bend Area Habitat for Humanity.


I work in a care home as a housekeeper. It's not always great and I used to find myself complaining about it every single day. Not so much anymore. I still know that at some point (hopefully sooner than later), I'll move on to new and better job, but I learned to accept where I am now and find beauty in every day life.


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Cypriánův mor byla pandemie, která postihla Římskou říši v letech 249 až 262. Způsobila nedostatek pracovních sil i vojáků, který podle historika Kylea Harpera vedl ke krizi třetího století. Moderní název připomíná biskupa z Kartága svatého Cypriána, který pandemii popsal ve svém díle De mortalitate. Vzhledem k nedostatku pramenů není jasná příčina nemoci, mohly jí být pravé neštovice, chřipka nebo filoviry. Infekce přišla pravděpodobně z území Etiopie. Byzantský historik Georgios Kedrenos uvedl, že šlo o vysoce nakažlivou chorobou, která se šířila i očním kontaktem.

Podle záznamů umíralo na vrcholu pandemie v Římě 5000 lidí denně. K obětem patřil císař Hostilianus. S morem bývá spojována také smrt Claudia II., k níž však došlo až v roce 270.

V Thébách byly v roce 2014 nalezeny doklady hromadných pohřbů z období Cypriánova moru.

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Q: Best performance addition modulo 2^32 implemetation I'm working on SHA-256 implementation and I got to the point where addition modulo 2^32 of unsigned numbers is needed.
My first thought was to use an overflow behavior:
uint32_t a = ...;
uint32_t b = ...;
uint32_t c = a + b;

But I have two concerns:

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*Is overflow always defined behavior and if I can rely that it will work as
modulo addition sizeof(_operand_) if both operands and result
variable are of the same type?

*How to get rid of compiler warnings
about possible overflow, the proper way?

My second thought was to implement it using variable of longer type:
uint32_t a = ...;
uint32_t b = ...;
uint64_t a_64 = a;
uint64_t b_64 = b;
uint64_t c_64 = a_64 + b_64;
uint32_t c = uint32_t(c_64 & 0xFFFFFFFF);

But this solution needs several additional variables, their initialization and additional bitwise AND operation.
Which of these implementations (if any) is correct in terms of C programming principles and performance? If none of them, what is the proper implementation?

A: uint32_t is a modulo-2^32 type. It is not only a type with range at least up to 2^32-1, but maybe more per hardware requirements; that would be uint32least_t.
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America has always been a country that celebrated youth. But according to one study, it was around 1880 that attitudes toward older people started to become significantly more negative. It was due partly to the increasing "medicalization" of old age, as well as the growing portion of the population over 65. And according to Robert Pogue Harrison, author of Juvenescence: A Cultural History of Our Age, our youth worship has only increased since the end of World War II.
Recently I picked up a copy of There Are No Grown-ups: A Midlife Coming-of-Age Story by Paris-based journalist Pamela Druckerman. Ostensibly, it's a book about what it's like to be in your 40s. The book has some funny and insightful essays about that — but mixed in is a steady stream of jokes about declining looks, declining memory, and declining relevance, which contributed to my declining enjoyment.
This is not because I'm afraid of getting old. I am not. But in the past, our love of youth was tempered by a respect for age. Now we think of aging as simply an inexorable decline that ends in death. And our fear of death has become pathological.
Emblematic of this is biomedical gerontologist and mathematician Aubrey de Grey, who assures us that soon people will live to be 1,000, if not forever. De Grey first put forward his ideas for eliminating aging in his 1999 book, The Mitochondrial Free Radical Theory of Aging, published when he was 36. He went on to found the SENS Research Foundation, with the goal of curing aging. De Grey is now 55, and we are no closer to that goal.
More acute than our fear of death, however, is our fear of decline — which can be a self-fulfilling prophecy. In a landmark 1979 "counterclockwise" study, Harvard psychologist Ellen Langer took a group of eight elderly men, measured their biomarkers of aging, then took them on a retreat to a location she had decorated to look and feel like 1959.
After living for a week in a world that looked and felt 20 years younger, Langer measured the participants' biomarkers again. The men were found to have improved hearing, better memory, more grip strength, and increased joint flexibility and dexterity. They were taller and their fingers were longer. More than half of them were smarter. In photos taken after the study, the participants were judged, by impartial observers, to be younger than in photos taken beforehand.
Much of what we fear about aging — such as losing our hearing, eyesight, mobility, or memories — may actually be caused in part by our belief that we will lose those things. One study led by Yale School of Public Health psychologist Becca Levy found that people who hold a negative view of aging die an average of 7.5 years before those with a positive view of it. Another study found that women who believed they were at risk from heart disease were 3.6 times more likely to die of heart attacks than women with the same risk factors who believed they weren't.
She wondered: Was there some relationship between these things? Or did the fact that people lived longer cause them to be more respected? Or was it simply random?
Negative stereotypes start at a very early age — as young as three years old — but don't become harmful until they are "self-relevant." At that point, they can cause us to lose mobility, balance, strength, eyesight, hearing, and memory, and can increase our odds of dementia, Alzheimer's, and cardiovascular events. They may even accelerate our cellular decay.
The good news is that positive aging stereotypes can have the opposite effect. In a study that echoed Langer's "counterclockwise" findings, Levy found that by subliminally giving older people positive aging stereotypes, after just four weeks, subjects showed improved strength, gait, and balance. Positive beliefs about aging can have a wide range of health benefits in addition to increased mobility: better hearing, memory, and cognitive function. Levy and her colleagues found that veterans who held positive aging stereotypes had significantly lower rates of suicidal thoughts, anxiety, and PTSD. She also found that among carriers of the APOE ε4 gene — one of the strongest predictors of dementia — people with positive age stereotypes were 50 percent less likely to develop the condition.
Another step is to realize that the human body is not a car and that "curing" aging is not a matter of replacing parts. A car's decline is a straight line down from the assembly line. A human body grows, evolves, matures, and changes over time, as does the person within it.
But even more important, I think, is that we need to question our assumption that youth is the best time in life and that everything after it is worse. We all know there are good and bad things about every stage in life. Getting older can mean getting better at what you do, being less foolish and self-absorbed than your younger self, and enjoying a richer perspective, more experience, and a store of good memories.
Constantly looking to the past is not only bad for your health, but it makes it harder to find the joy in the present. We can choose to see ourselves as rotting or as ripening with age. Ultimately, we know that life begins and life ends. It's the finite amount in between that makes it sweet.
• Frank Bures is the author of The Geography of Madness and a frequent contributor to The Rotarian.


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Original Broadway Cast, 1952 (RCA) (3 / 5) Eddie Fisher's mega-hit recording of the title tune helped turn this Catskills summer romance, based on Arthur Kober's play Having Wonderful Time, from an almost certain flop into the biggest success of a slow season. But there's much more to Harold Rome's score for his first book show to reach Broadway than that repetitive rumba. The other ballads are uncommonly fine, from the intense "They Won't Know Me" to the elegant melodic line of "Where Did the Night Go?" All of the above are lucky to be sung by Jack Cassidy; with his thrilling tenor and ardent delivery, he's the best thing on the album. His leading lady, Patricia Marand, is technically proficient but a little stolid, and soubrette Sheila Bond hits some harsh, nasal notes, but Paul Valentine sings "Summer Afternoon" attractively. As befits a snappy musical of its period, Wish You Were Here has a steady stream of tangy comedy songs and a brassy set of Don Walker orchestrations, nicely matched by some excellent, uncredited vocal arrangements. Larry Blyden, Phyllis Newman, Florence Henderson, and Reid Shelton are in the chorus, though you probably won't be able to pick out their voices. — Marc Miller
Original London Cast, 1953 (Philips/Sepia) (4 / 5) London cast recordings of Broadway hits are often inferior to the originals, but this one bests its American cousin on several counts. The technical quality is superb, once you get past an echo-y overture that seems like it was lifted directly from the Broadway album. Cyril Ornadel's musical direction is livelier than Jay Blackton's. The musical program is almost the same, although "Goodbye, Love" is replaced by "Nothing Nicer Than People" to make the heroine more sympathetic. It's fun to note the slight lyrical revisions that were made to suit West End audiences, such as changing "the BMT" to "the workmen's train." All of the Brit principals affect New York accents quite nicely, with Christopher Hewett outstanding as the unlikeliest wolf in the history of the Catskills. The rest of the London cast is inversely talented as compared to the New York company: Where Jack Cassidy was the vocal muscle of the original, his London counterpart, Bruce Trent, is uninteresting (and requires a downward modulation in "They Won't Know Me"); but Shani Wallis is pert and more vocally secure than Sheila Bond as Fay, and Elizabeth Larner's Teddy has the edge on Patricia Marand's. They all sound like they're having a whale of a summer. — M.M.
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"The Gift of the Spirit" and "Spiritual Gifts"
The phrase, "the gift of the Holy Spirit," relates to salvation and has to do with the indwelling of the Holy Spirit and the believer's relationship in God's family (Act 2:38–39).
The phrase "the gifts of the Holy Spirit" relates to service and has to do with the energizing or enabling power of the Holy Spirit and fellowship with God (1Co 12:7, 1Co 12:11).
There can be no spiritual gifts until one possesses the gift of salvation and indwelling of the Holy Spirit. No one has a spiritual gift before salvation.
There is one Spirit who bestows all spiritual gifts (1Co 12:4; 1Co 12:7; 1Co 12:11).
There is one Lord over all the gifts (1Co 12:5). Out of the gift bestowed on each believer should come service, ministry. Because believers are the Body of Christ, all service on the part of Christians is a continuation of the things that Jesus "began to do and to teach" when He was in the flesh on the earth (Act 1:1).
There is one God who supplies the power and makes the gifts effective (1Co 12:6). Ministry will produce results, effects. The Greek energeo is the root of two words used in 1Co 12:6: "effects" and "works." God is the power behind both.
All gifts have one goal: to edify or build up the Body of Christ (1Co 12:7; Eph 4:12–13).
All gifts work by one power and motivation—love (1Co 13:1–3).
A spiritual gift is divine enablement or capacity given to each believer for accomplishing some area of service for the edification of the Body of Christ (Eph 4:7–16).
Spiritual gifts are sovereignly bestowed at salvation by the Holy Spirit; in this way His ministry to each believer is personalized (1Co 12:7; 1Co 12:11).
The believer can never lose his spiritual gift or have it taken away from him (Rom 11:29).
Spiritual gifts are distinct from natural talents. Talents are related to physical birth; spiritual gifts are related to spiritual birth. Spiritual gifts are supernatural (1Co 1:26–29, 1Co 2:12–14).
The gifts of the Spirit are different from the fruit of the Spirit (Gal 5:22–23). The presence of a gift is evidence of the indwelling of the Spirit, but the presence of fruit is evidence of the filling of the Spirit. Spiritual gifts can be imitated; the fruit of the Spirit cannot. Unless the fruit is present, the exercise of the gifts is unacceptable to God (1Co 13:1–4). The Corinthians exhibited every spiritual gift (1Co 1:7) and placed great emphasis on the exercise of spiritual gifts (1Co 12–14), yet were totally carnal (1Co 3:1). It is far better to pursue the fruit than the gift. Where the fruit exists, the gift will surely function. Paul calls this "a still more excellent way" (1Co 12:31).
Twenty different categories of spiritual gifts are mentioned in Romans 12, 1 Corinthians 12, and Ephesians 4. In 1Pe 4:11, Peter breaks all gifts into two types: communication and service. Scripture also distinguishes between temporary and permanent gifts (1Co 13:8–10; Heb 2:1–4). The three categories of temporary gifts were: prophecy, which was the means of completion of the Canon of Scripture; knowledge, which was the ability to know a truth before it was recorded in Scripture; and tongues, the ability to speak in languages not known to the speaker. Tongues was given specifically as a warning to the nation of Israel (Isa 28:11).
Spiritual gifts must be developed or "stirred up" (2Ti 1:6). This implies preparation and practice. Rom 12:6–8 emphasizes that each believer is to minister in his own gift and should not attempt to intrude into work that he is not gifted for. The day will come when God will ask each of us: "What have you done with what I gave you?" (Eph 4:7–16; 1Co 12:7; 1Co 12:11; 1Co 12:18).


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Reanna Parkinson is a second year Criminology student. In this blog post she shares her experiences as a blind student studying for her Criminology and Sociology degree.
As a blind student, university is definitely a challenge. I am currently studying for a joint honours degree in Sociology and Criminology. I was interested in both subjects and could not decide which one to take, so taking both worked for me. Both departments have been very helpful. Whilst I have enjoyed my modules, day-to-day life and the process of studying can have its challenges for me. I thought that getting used to life at university would be difficult, but the staff have been extremely helpful and do their best to make sure I can access as much as possible. If a reading or document is inaccessible all I have to do is send it to the staff, and they will fix the accessibility issue as soon as they can. The library have also been very helpful, for example finding accessible versions of readings if they cannot be modified manually. Without the hard work and support of the staff in the Criminology and Sociology departments I definitely would not be doing as well as I am. In some ways, it is harder for me to study than it would be for a sighted person, but in others, it is easier. I find it harder to pick out references, quotes etc. for my essays, but my screen reader software will read things out to me, which makes background reading and research a quicker process.
I am thoroughly enjoying my degree, especially the opportunities that have arisen in second year to conduct our own research. I am particularly interested in Feminist Criminology, as well as the relationship between disabilities and crime. This is an area I would like to focus more of my study and research on, particularly in relation to the vulnerabilities of those with disabilities being victims of crime. I am also interested in studying Hate Crime. Hopefully if we study and research topics like these enough and become as informed as possible about these issues, we can find ways to successfully stop these crimes from happening.
I do not think that my disability is a limitation. It can make things more challenging, but I always find a way to deal with these. In the future I would like to work for the police, as a criminal profiler or something similar. I realise that this will not be easy, but I am definitely up for the challenge! I am really enjoying the second year of my degree and already looking forward to next year to continue developing my knowledge and understanding in both Criminology and Sociology. Before I know it graduation will be just around the corner!
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Saudi Foreign Minister: We Don't Want War With Iran
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Attack on Tankers in Gulf of Oman (61)
Saudi Arabia and its Gulf allies have expressed grave concerns over the recent string of sabotage attacks on oil tankers off the UAE coast and the Gulf of Oman, and accused Iran of involvement in the attacks. Tehran has vehemently denied the claims, and accused the US and its allies of escalating the crisis in the region.
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia does not seek a military confrontation with Iran, but is committed to working with its allies to stop Iran's "aggressive" behaviour, Foreign Minister Adel al-Jubeir has said.
"I think the situation is very grave because of the aggressive behaviour of Iran," al-Jubeir said, speaking to reporters in London on Thursday.
"When you interfere with international shipping, it has an impact on the supply of energy, it has an impact on the price of oil which has an impact on the world economy. It essentially affects almost every person on the globe," the foreign minister said, reiterating Riyadh's previous charges about Iranian involvement in the tanker attacks.
Al-Jubeir challenged claims made by the Iranian side and by others that some other power was trying to drag the US into a war with Iran, suggesting this was a 'ridiculous' assertion to make.
The diplomat also reiterated that Riyadh and its allies were still contemplating "various options" regarding how to respond to Iran in protecting regional waterways. He warned that any attempt to close the Strait of Hormuz would generate a "very, very strong reaction." Iranian officials have previously warned that the strategic strait, through which an estimated one third of the world's seaborne oil supplies are transported, might be closed in the event of aggression against Tehran.
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An oil tanker is seen after it was attacked in the Gulf of Oman, June 13, 2019
Tensions in the Middle East escalated again last week following an attack on two oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman on 13 June. The United States, Saudi Arabia, and other powers almost immediately blamed Iran for the attacks. Tehran has vehemently denied the claims. Last week, Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said that US claims didn't contain "a shred of factual or [even] circumstantial evidence," and alleged that the tanker incident was an attempt by the US and its Saudi, Emirati and Israeli allies to engage in "sabotage diplomacy" to "cover up its economic terrorism against Iran."
Last week's incident was the second alleged sabotage attack in a month. On 12 May, four tankers, including two Saudi ships, one Emirati vessel and one Norwegian tanker, were hit in similar attacks off the coast of the UAE. The US and its allies blamed those attacks on Iran, as well.
Relations between Saudi Arabia and Iran have been rocky for decades. The regional powers, seen as the leaders of the Sunni and Shia sects of Islam, respectively, have accused one another of waging proxy wars in countries across the region, from Yemen to Syria. In 2016, Riyadh severed all diplomatic ties to Tehran after Iranian activists attacked Saudi diplomatic missions in the Islamic Republic in protest of Saudi authorities' decision to execute a prominent Saudi Shiite cleric.
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What Do Permeable Pavers, Canada, and Innovation Have in Common?
We're proud to announce that Purus North America is the newest member of the Maple Business Council, an organization focused on building a bridge between American and Canadian companies in order to facilitate trade. Here's why we're excited to see what the future holds for permeable pavers in Canada and beyond.
Permeable Pavers in Canada: Then And Now
From our roots in German innovation to our future in sustainable, made-in-Canada infrastructure, we're a global-minded company with a product grounded in a long-term vision. Throughout Ecoraser's twenty-year history, innovation, teamwork and sustainable design have been at the core of what we do. And it's not just Ecoraster; the entire history of permeable paving has relied on invention and innovation to get where it is today.
Permeable paving may seem like a very modern invention; however, it has been used in Europe since at least the 19th century. The concept gained traction in the 1970s, when scientists began testing it, and the first guidelines for the design and function of the material were published in 1977. ECORASTER® was born twenty years later, in Germany; it has since spread across the globe, and the company has even earned NATO certification status.
Working Together for a Sustainable Future
Since our beginnings in North America, we've focused on the application of permeable pavers in Canada in all their forms; from municipalities to the agricultural sector, there are virtually endless ways to use Ecoraster. However, sustainable design affects every part of cities, from stormwater management to the tops of skyscrapers. It's not just about using recycled materials; it's about intelligent planning and a holistic understanding of what sustainable urban environments could look like.
As a Canadian-owned and operated business, we've always keenly felt the importance of working with other Canadian and American businesses to strengthen our economies and ensure that we're mutually supporting one another and growing stronger together. Manufacturing and distributing environmentally friendly paving alternatives such as ECORASTER® relies on innovation not just from within our organization, but across our continent and world. The future of permeable pavers in Canada and abroad doesn't just rely on one company or on one product; it relies on trade and cooperation across countries, borders and industries.
The MAPLE Business Council is an organization focused on building a bridge between American and Canadian companies in order to facilitate trade and provide mutual benefits to all. We couldn't be prouder to be included in this U.S-Canada-trade-focused alliance and to be part of the continued improvement of the relationship between our countries. We can't wait to see what the future holds!
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Q: how can I check for bounties from a saved position to the current position of the player /**
  * Updates saveX and saveY to the current player position.
  */
  def save(): Unit = {
  saveX = playerX
  saveY = playerY
  }

 /**
 * Returns the current save position as a tuple, in (x,y) order.
 */
def getSavePos(): (Int, Int) =  {
return (saveX, saveY);
}

def checkBounty() {
if(bounties (playerX)(playerY) != null){
  var bounty: Int => Int = bounties(playerX)(playerY)
  score = bounty(score)
  bounties(playerX)(playerY) == null
  }
}

The checkBounty() function checks for bounties in the current position of the player which is (playerX, playerY) if there is a bounty it is collected and the bounty is then removed hence bounties(playerX)(playerY) == null
/**
  * Checks if the rectangle defined by the current position and saved position
  * covers nine or more positions. If yes, it collects bounties in it, increases the
  * score, and erases the bounties.
  */
  def checkBounties() {
  if(((playerX - saveX)+1).abs * ((playerY - saveY) + 1).abs >= 9){

  for(x <-  saveX to playerX; y <- saveY to playerY){

    checkBounty();
  }
  saveX = -1
  saveY = -1
  }
}

the checkBounties() function does what it says in the comment and also if 9 or more positions are covered sets the save position back to (-1,-1).
I tried the for loop to check for any bounties that are within the saved position and current position after it moves from the saved position, I then delegated the checkBounty() function so it does that for each cell moved between the saved and current position.
But this code doesnt exactly work as I expected it to the saveX and saveY in the for loop isnt representing the saved X and Y positions and instead its saveX is -1 and saveY is -1, so it is checking for bounties from -1 to playerX but I need it to check form the last saved position to playerX

A: I think problem that you are don't use x and y from for loop in checkBounty(). Maybe passing them as arguments will solve your issue:
def checkBounty(x: Int, y: Int): Int = {
  if(bounties (x)(y) != null){
    val bounty: Int => Int = bounties(x)(y)
    score += bounty(score)
    bounties(x)(y) == null
  }
  score
}

def checkBounties() {
  if (((playerX - saveX) + 1).abs * ((playerY - saveY) + 1).abs >= 9) {

    for (x <- saveX to playerX; y <- saveY to playerY) {

      checkBounty(x, y);
    }
    saveX = -1
    saveY = -1
  }

}

Also, using mutable statements is bad practise in scala. If you want to use mutable variables I would advise you using Ref or you can rewrite you code using immutable structures.


National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) is usually known for issuing Section 54EC bonds, but for the first time they are issuing tax free bonds as well.
Now, a lot of people confuse tax savings or no TDS with tax free, but these are truly tax free bonds, which means that the interest from these bonds is tax exempt – you don't have to pay any tax on the interest regardless of your income tax bracket.
The bonds will list on the BSE and NSE, and if you sell them on the exchange and make capital gains on them, then that will be taxable. Listing of the bonds doesn't however mean that the bonds will be issued in dematerialized form only and you will compulsorily need a demat account.
NHAI bonds will be issued in both physical and demat form, so people who don't have demat accounts can also buy these bonds. There are two series of bonds – one with a ten year maturity, and the other with a 15 year maturity. The first series has an interest rate of 8.20% and the second series has an interest rate of 8.30%, both the series will pay interest annually.
Since some of the best bank interest rates are at 10% right now – you can see that for people in the 30% or 20% tax bracket – this issue has got great yield.
NHAI tax free bonds have been rated CRISIL AAA/Stable, CARE AAA, and Fitch AAA by CRISIL, CARE and Fitch respectively. These are very high ratings, and although NHAI has made losses in the last three years – it's easy to see how these credit agencies assigned these bonds the highest rating.
This is a secured issue from a company that comes under the Government of India, and as such it's hard to see how NHAI could default on its debt obligation.
I think this is a good issue especially for people in the 30% tax bracket, and won't be surprised if it gets over subscribed in the first few days itself. This is especially so because interest rates can't remain this high forever and this issue allows you to lock on to these high rates for 10 or 15 years, which is quite a good return for a safe debt instrument. And even NRIs can invest in these bonds, so to the extent they can manage the application process, this will be an attractive offer for them as well.
SBI Capital Markets, AK Capital Services, MCS Limited, ICICI Securities and Kotak Mahindra Capital are the lead managers to the issue so you should find the application forms in their offices. Other investment firms like Karvy should also have the application forms, and I think some of these companies will also enable it so that you can apply for the NHAI tax free bonds online, but I don't have a definite list yet.
I'm sure as more information comes in – you will leave comments and I'll update the post with where exactly you can find the application forms etc. at the time.
Meanwhile, many thanks to Rakesh Jain who let me know about this issue much in advance, and let's hear any other questions or observations you have about the NHAI issue in the comments.
Update: Deleted the part about allotment being on a first come first serve basis per Shiv's comment below.
I have applied for 500 capital gain tax exemption bonds of National Highway Authority vide application no.200795 DT.29/8/2015. When I get bond certificates physically.


With a Jewish population of around 8,500, Louisville's Jewish community boasts many active participants and a wide range of organizations, programs and services. It also has a rich history.
The largest organization is the Jewish Community of Louisville. It includes the Jewish Federation of Louisville, the Jewish Community Center of Louisville, the Jewish Foundation of Louisville, the Jewish Community Relations Council, Hillel and Community, Louisville's Jewish newspaper.
The JCC has a wide variety of programs from health and wellness and cultural arts, including CenterStage, to BBYO and other teen programs, summer and winter camps and a preschool. The Federation provides the community infrastructure – raising money to support Jewish community agencies, programs and services, offering leadership development opportunities and keeping the community connected to Israel through Partnership 2Gether and missions.
The Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) is the public face of the Jewish community. It speaks out on behalf of the Jewish community, advocates for Israel, interfaces with government, school, other faith communities and special interest groups.
Hillel is the home for Jewish students on campus, offering a comfortable place for Jewish students to socialize. It also offers outreach and advocacy.
Louisville has five active Jewish congregations – Adath Jeshurun (Conservative), Anshei Sfard (Orthodox), Keneseth Israel (Conservative), The Temple (Adath Israel Brith Sholom, Reform) and Temple Shalom (Reform). There is also an active Chabad group.
The Jewish Heritage Fund for Excellence is a Louisville-based grant-making organization that invests in healthcare and provides support to the Louisville Jewish community. It was formed after Jewish Hospital became part of KentuckyOne Health.
Jewish Family & Career Services (JFCS) offers counseling and career services for "every season of your life," including adoption, older adult and career services, college and school advisement, employment and business services, community programming, a food pantry and volunteer opportunities.
Shalom Tower was built by the Jewish community. Located on the same campus as the JCC, it is home to many Jewish residents and is connected with many Jewish services. Signature Healthcare at Cherokee Park offers rehab and long-term care services. It maintains a kosher kitchen and offers Jewish services in its chapel.
Jewish education opportunities are available to students of all ages. There are five Jewish preschool programs: Adath Jeshurun Preschool, Gan Torah Beverly Weisberg Preschool, Jewish Community Center Early Learning Center, Keneseth Israel Preschool, and The Temple Trager Early Childhood Education Center. Louisville Beit Sefer Yachad (LBSY) and The Temple Religious School offer after school and weekend Hebrew and Jewish education curricula.
For high school students, all five congregations collaborate to offer the High School of Jewish Studies. The Florence Melton Adult Mini-School provides Jewish text-based studies for adults. There are also a number of informal learning opportunities throughout the year.
Louisville also has active chapters of Hadassah and National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW). Many of the synagogues also have active sisterhoods and men's clubs. For young adults, the Federation's YAD (Young Adult Division) offers a variety of social events for young adults and young families.
Louisville's clergy work together regularly through the Louisville Board of Rabbis and Cantors (LBRC).
There are limited options for kosher food in Louisville. Orthodox kosher supervision is available through the Vaad Hakashruth. The rabbis at the Conservative congregations also offer kosher supervision.
There is a Chevra Kadisha with members from every congregation who perform the mitzvah of staying with the dead until burial.


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PHILADELPHIA – Philadelphia has been trying for decades to tackle its litter problem and shed itself of the nickname Filthadelphia.
"These signs often end up as litter, and a littered community is bad for residents and bad for business," said Nic Esposito, director of the City's Zero Waste and Litter Cabinet.
Mayor Jim Kenney created the Zero Waste and Litter Cabinet two years ago take on the problem, and this year the group unveiled 31 short- and long-term recommendations on what Philadelphia describes as "a bold goal of becoming 90 percent zero waste and litter-free by 2035."
Although not the highest priority, the illegal signs were something the cabinet had funding to tackle, and the roundup was a fun way to create awareness, Esposito said.
"Putting up signs in public spaces is a big issue, especially predatory signs," Esposito said. "People feel disrespected and preyed upon."
The city is working with Trash Academy — a project of Mural Arts Philadelphia, which describes itself as the nation's largest public art program — to transform the signs into something useful. It is be part of a series of Trash Academy art projects that highlight the need to eliminate single use plastics from the waste stream.
"Above all else, more than green space, more than anything, the community was most concerned about trash," she said. So the Trash Academy was born, working with neighborhoods on education, grassroots organizing and creating innovative solutions to address trash.
"It's important to raise awareness," she said, "that whether you use these signs for good or bad, they are going to be litter or in the landfill."


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Q: Is accepting domain objects as request payload in grpc an anti pattern? I have a simple service which contains message definitions like
message BrandAttribute {
 option (gorm.opts) = {
    ormable: true
 };
 atlas.rpc.Identifier id = 1 [(gorm.field).tag = {type: "serial" primary_key: true}];
 string attribute_key = 2;
 string attribute_value = 3;
 atlas.rpc.Identifier brand_id = 4 [(gorm.field).tag = {not_null: true}];
 Status status = 5;
}

message Brand {
 option (gorm.opts) = {
    ormable: true
 };
 atlas.rpc.Identifier id = 1 [(gorm.field).tag = {type: "serial" primary_key: true}];
 atlas.rpc.Identifier external_id = 2 [(gorm.field).tag = {type: "text" unique: true}];
 string name = 3;
 string description = 4;
 string keywords = 5;
 string meta_keywords = 6;
 string meta_description = 7;
 repeated BrandAttribute brand_attributes = 8 [(gorm.field).has_many.foreignkey = "brand_id", (gorm.field).has_many.association_foreignkey = "id"];
 Status status = 9;
}

I have defined services for implementing CRUD operations on top of the above defined enity, but these services accept the Brand itself as the request payload(parameter) for create/update operations, is this approach correct ? if it isn't what is the best way to achieve this. Also if i wanna use JDBC for persitence i would have to decorate the Entities myself which protoc doesn't allow in the protobuf definition files, how can i achieve this as well ?

A: A potential issue with using Brand as the request is that if you ever need to add additional information to the request, but don't want to add it to Brand, you will be stuck. A better practice is for each service method, always define dedicated request and response types for it. For your case, you'd make the CreateRequest, UpdateRequest messages etc, which contain Brand.


What's Next for Entrepreneurship Centers?
You may have seen our previously released slide set, "How to Build a Modern Entrepreneurship Center" (here's a link – E-Center 2.0 Public-9-2014-Compressed). It's a pretty good summary of what we have learned so far, based on our past 10 years at UC Berkeley's Center for Entrepreneurship & Technology (CET).
Here's the summary in keywords: Stakeholders; Measures; Curriculum Journey; Psychology; Mindset; Role Models; Balanced Message; Ecosystem; Boards; Boot-camps; Challenge-based; Theory; Inductive; Lean; Pivot; Acceleration; Research-Driven Entrepreneurship; and Industry Interfaces. Take a breath, and now let's move on.
I think all this really begs the question, "What's Next?" for start-up programs. And as far as we have come, in my opinion, there are still a couple of major aspects that need our attention.
Too obsessed with the very earliest stage. Every class and project continues to focus on getting a group of students together to form an idea, test it with validation, and make a plan for launching it into a market. This is fine as a learning exercise, but it's highly limiting in terms of opportunities for students and new ventures. It's a long way from concept to company, and I submit that success rates will always be low if that remains the only path for students to enter the new venture economy.
Too much on-campus focus. How many ventures start from within a university compared to the numbers that start off-campus? It's just as important for entrepreneurially minded students to affect and become part of the opportunities emerging off-campus as it is to have access to the opportunities on-campus. Even for teaching, can we really ignore the value creation that occurs outside campus grounds? This overly obsessive inward focus is an artificially imposed limitation of many entrepreneurship programs today.
Venture Collision Student start-ups compete with high profile start-ups High profile start-ups pitch on campus to explain why they are going to win in the market – and how the right students (individually or as nascent teams) could be part of the opportunity, via hiring, morphing, complementing, spin-ins, etc.
* All of these are examples of a "Collider Model" for venture creation.
Ideation (your background skills mixed with changes in the environment) – Good timing to mix campus ideas with off campus people.
Post Series A Funding (laser focus on meeting growth targets)- Bad timing. Only hiring is possible. These firms cannot afford to deviate from their plan at this stage.
Crossing 500-1,000 people – Good timing. It's the beginning of a period of new experiments and opportunities and usually the firm is looking to diversify product or service.
Large Enterprise, post 5000 people. Good timing, you just have to find the right part of the company which is ready to partner, be a customer, spin in a project, or try some moonshot experiment. Here there is always some part of the firm that is in a phase ready for new experiments.
Let me reiterate. My view is that there is nothing wrong with the learning process developed so far, including ideation, validation, adaptation, lean methods, mindset, ecosystem, etc. It's all great and we now have a vocabulary and a way to teach things that were all very mysterious before.
However, it is far from the reality that firms and innovations all start with a blank sheet of paper or design on a cocktail napkin. So why should we only teach that method to students? In this next phase of entrepreneurship education, we need to look more carefully at the opportunities that can be created with later stage evolutions of technology and business as well as looking at the start from scratch approaches.