Christmas is undeniably one of the most popular holidays there is and it isn't so hard to see why. You have so much to look forward to as a family from time off school/work to the beautiful decorations all over the place. Then, of course, there are gifts.
Shopping for gifts can be a bit of a nightmare if you really do not know where to start. However, if you are a tech-savvy parent your job is definitely going to be a lot easier. The reason for this is all the amazing options out there for you to consider. There is also the fact that you can never really go wrong with electronics as Christmas gifts. So if you have chosen to take this route for the holidays here are the most popular options that you should look into.
This is a great option particularly for teenagers and kids in their early 20s. We are living in an era where health and fitness are becoming major priorities even in the younger generations. This gift allows you to chip into their journey to all-rounded wellness.
If your kid is a gamer then they will love you for this. There are many different gaming devices on the market from handheld gadgets to computer plug-in drives. In this case, you might need to do a bit of sly sleuthing to figure out what they would like. This is the best way to ensure that you get them something that they will not only appreciate but that they do not already have. If you are not going for a surprise reveal, you could also just ask them straight up which one they want. Video game consoles are a safe option to go, and ensuring your children safety should always be a priority. Before buying a video game console make sure to know how to set parental controls and choose settings that allow you to control over unsuitable chats or online predators.
This is a great option for children who love photography. Give them a chance to bring their art to life with this simple yet super convenient gadget. It is connected to the smartphone and instantly prints any photos you may have. Think of it as a 21st-century switch on the Polaroid camera. Your kid will love it.
These are trendy and would, therefore, be perfect for any kid at any age and with any interests. They are particularly awesome for teens and young adults who are into working out. They can use their earphones while exercising without having to worry about fighting with wires along the way.
Headphones topped the list of most desirable tech gifts in 2017. Noise-canceling models, in particular, are designed to block out any unwanted noise. It is a great gift for that one teen kid who keeps complaining that they cannot focus on homework or something else because the younger sibling just won't quit yelling. If this describes your child then you need to look into noise-canceling headphones as a Christmas gift idea.
A smartwatch is a great gift mainly for adults. So if you are shopping as a parent you might want to get this for your spouse or adult kid visiting for Christmas. The watch is configured to a smartphone allowing faster and more convenient access to different tools. You can do anything from receiving calls and reading emails to playing games and launching browsers. It all depends on the model you go for.
If you are tired of having the 'take your headphones off' fight with your child then this is the tech-savvy gift for you. The speaker allows them to enjoy their music without feeling the need to completely detach from the world. You might now have to fight about turning down the volume but at least they can hear you when you call them.
This will make you the world's coolest parent without a doubt. These headsets cost a pretty penny but they are worth every last cent. They are awesome mainly when it comes to playing video games and give you the feeling of actually being in the game with the characters. It is a gift that everyone in the family will enjoy so in order to avoid the 'mine' conflicts you should probably get it as a general gift for everyone.
This is a simple yet highly functional gift. It is a great idea for children that are away from home a lot. Maybe they have practice, meeting or tutorials after class. Having a power bank means that their phones will never run out of power and you can easily communicate if there is a need to.
In an age where identity theft is as easy as swiping a card past your wallet, you can never be too careful. These special wallets and purses are great for teenagers you have already entrusted with the responsibility of having a credit card.
Whether you are shopping for your preteen or your adult child there is no denying the fact that they will definitely appreciate a tech device. You could even get one for yourself one while you're at it. The 12 ideas above are some of the hottest items out there today but you can find more niche products if that is what you want. Either way, they are awesome gifts that will jerk some tears on Christmas morning.


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Q: Pandas Dataframe - Adding Else? I want to generate Test Data for my Bayesian Network.
This is my current Code:
data = np.random.randint(2, size=(5, 6))
columns = ['p_1', 'p_2', 'OP1', 'OP2', 'OP3', 'OP4']
df = pd.DataFrame(data=data, columns=columns)

df.loc[(df['p_1'] == 1) & (df['p_2'] == 1), 'OP1'] = 1

df.loc[(df['p_1'] == 1) & (df['p_2'] == 0), 'OP2'] = 1

df.loc[(df['p_1'] == 0) & (df['p_2'] == 1), 'OP3'] = 1

df.loc[(df['p_1'] == 0) & (df['p_2'] == 0), 'OP4'] = 1

print(df)

So every time, for example, p_1 has a 1 and p_2 has a 1, the OP1 should be 1 as well, all the other values should output 0 in the column.
When p_1 is 1 and p_2 is 0, then OP2 should be 1 an d all others 0, and so on.
But my current Output is the following:

p_1
p_2

OP1
OP2
OP3
OP4

0
0

0
0
0
1

1
0

1
1
1
1

0
0

1
1
0
1

0
1

1
1
1
1

1
0

0
1
1
0

Is there any way to fix it? What did I do wrong?
I didn't really understand the solutions to other peoples questions, so I thought Id ask here.
I hope that someone can help me.

A: You can defined tuples for test and create new columns by casting values of mask to inetegers for True/False to 1/0 mapping:
vals = [(1,1),(1,0),(0,1),(0,0)]
for i, (a, b) in enumerate(vals, 1):
    df[f'OP{i}'] = ((df['p_1'] == a) & (df['p_2'] == b)).astype(int)
print(df)
   p_1  p_2  OP1  OP2  OP3  OP4
0    0    0    0    0    0    1
1    0    1    0    0    1    0
2    0    1    0    0    1    0
3    0    1    0    0    1    0
4    1    0    0    1    0    0

In your solution set 0 first, because already are set 1 values in original DataFrame:
cols = ['OP1', 'OP2', 'OP3', 'OP4']
df[cols] = 0

A: The problem is that when you instantiate df, the "OP" columns already have some values:
data = np.random.randint(2, size=(5, 6))
columns = ['p_1', 'p_2', 'OP1', 'OP2', 'OP3', 'OP4']
df = pd.DataFrame(data=data, columns=columns)

df

   p_1  p_2  OP1  OP2  OP3  OP4
0    1    1    0    1    0    0
1    0    0    1    1    0    1
2    0    1    1    1    0    0
3    1    1    1    1    0    1
4    0    1    1    0    1    0

One way of fixing it with your code is forcing all "OP" columns to 0 before:
df["OP1"] = df["OP2"] = df["OP3"] df["OP4"] = 0

But then you are generating too many random numbers. I'd do this instead:
data = np.random.randint(2, size=(5, 2))
columns = ['p_1', 'p_2']
df = pd.DataFrame(data=data, columns=columns)
df["OP1"] = ((df['p_1'] == 0) & (df['p_2'] == 1)).astype(int)

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Q: 504 error and ssh not accessible Relative newbie to AWS having recently migrated servers.  Everything was working fine yesterday, but today when I try to go to the site (enablie.co.uk) I receive a 504 error.  Domain is registered with 123-reg, but everything else is configured in AWS (EC2, Classic LB, Route 53, AWS SSL certificate).
I also cannot SSH into the instance (again - this was fine yesterday), but I do not get an error message - it just seems to hang (so can write more text, but not actually connected as a ec2-user).  Have tried with both public DNS and IP as IP seemed to work for some users, but no luck.
The only difference I have noticed with the site is that yesterday it said it was partially secure (grey exclamation mark on Chrome) and today it looks fully secure (green padlock on chrome).
I have followed the 504 steps I can, but most of them seem to require access to the instance to update various settings (e.g. disabling TCP_DEFER_ACCEPT).
I have run server diagnostics which suggests the servier is slower than average, but doesn't seem to point any obvious issues.
I assume it's an error in my configuration, but don't know where to start looking given it's a new error.
UPDATE
EC2 security groups (Launch-Wizard-3):
Inbound:
HTTP    TCP 80  0.0.0.0/0
HTTP    TCP 80  ::/0
SSH TCP 22  <>
HTTPS   TCP 443 0.0.0.0/0
HTTPS   TCP 443 ::/0
Outbound:
All traffic All All 0.0.0.0/0
Loadbalancer security groups:
sg-1a518b72, launch-wizard-3 (as above)
launch-wizard-3 created 2017-11-17T10:51:21.644+00:00
sg-36df045e, default
default VPC security group
sg-bedf04d6, launch-wizard-1
launch-wizard-1 created 2017-11-16T10:45:07.276+00:00
default
inbound:
All traffic All All sg-36df045e (default)
Outbound:
All traffic All All 0.0.0.0/0
Launch-wizard-1
Inbound:
HTTP    TCP 80  0.0.0.0/0
HTTP    TCP 80  ::/0
SSH TCP 22  0.0.0.0/0
Custom TCP Rule TCP 20 - 21 0.0.0.0/0
Custom TCP Rule TCP 20 - 21 ::/0
Custom TCP Rule TCP 1024 - 1048 0.0.0.0/0
Custom TCP Rule TCP 1024 - 1048 ::/0
HTTPS   TCP 443 0.0.0.0/0
HTTPS   TCP 443 ::/0
Outbound:
All traffic All All 0.0.0.0/0
Loadbalancer listeners:
HTTP :
80
arn...7b8328a1e9739fe6  N/A N/A Default:
forwarding to enabliecouk
HTTPS :
443
arn...22d722bdd042040a  ELBSecurityPolicy-2016-08   Default:
daff3a00-ff9e-40c2-a4b7-95499cd8b250 (ACM)
    Default:
forwarding to enabliecouk
Healthcheck:
Protocol    HTTP
Path    /
Port    traffic port
Healthy threshold   5
Unhealthy threshold     2
Timeout     5
Interval    30
Success codes   200
When I use ssh -v I get the following:
OpenSSH_7.5p1, LibreSSL 2.5.4 debug1: Reading configuration data    /etc/ssh/ssh_config debug1: /etc/ssh/ssh_config
line 52: Applying    options for * ssh: Could not resolve hostname enabliecouk.pem:    nodename nor servname provided, or not known
UPDATE 2
Without changing any settings (though admittedly had set up the bastion host and removed unnecessary security groups from load balancer- not sure these would have made a difference as they hadn't done originally)both site and SSH were working again.  However, 30 mins later I am getting the 504 error again.  Is this a common problem with AWS/just bad luck or would the above changes have made it temporarily work?


Cultural, ethnic and geographical roots link one with ancestral origins and the deep strata of evolutionary process.To "put down roots" means to settle into something, materialize potential or recognize a locus of belonging.The roots of an individual extend into layers of personal and archetypal ground. The quality of such rooting, fostered by experience, mirroring and imagination, affects the capacity to thrive, generate new growth and creatively blossom.For the Romani people, their crafts and traditions represent the foundation, origin and source of their identity; their root matter.
The main conceptual idea of the root has been successively polished and stylized to generate the wooden arched frames. This was used as a central pivoting element , a root which holds and structures the present irregular and chaotic interior space of the shop.In order for the root to exist it must be nurtured , thus we came to use natural and ancestral elements like earth used almost bare with discrete processing to showcase the stark crafts, rugged natural mineral plaster for the walls , hard wood , copper ,wicker and willow branch for furniture . All these are the ingredients of the Romani craft universe that we plan to use creatively to generate a stark and unexampled atmosphere .
The first area is the main shop area where the current flexible exhibitors will be maintained as they allow for growth and wrap around many event scenarios as well as exhibits . To sustain our strong concept we proposed enhancing the identity of MBQ by adding another module over the existing exhibitors with a layer of stabilized earth seated in a root-like hard-wood frame . This allows for a uniquely strong , pragmatic and poetic at the same time base to display the MBQ crafts. This module can easily be transported to outside events and fairs to be used in the same manner as the stabilized earth is very versatile in its stability.
For showcasing the clothing line we envisioned a furniture that will better isolate and highlight the unique qualities of the designs and fabrics .The second area is constructed for meetings , gatherings , business and workshops. Also it can be used as a showcase area , in which case the space beneath the top table can store the MBQ signature chairs or they can be moved to the bar area .
This space is framed by the wooden arches allowing for a very intimate and protective atmosphere. Perceived as a portal , the space reminds of the roots of a tree that twist into the earth , further accentuating this link between roots and origins .The third area is a pragmatic and technical space , housing the bar and its utensils and also the cash register . Here the tall casework will unify the space and allow for spacious storage and even exhibiting items if needed .


Basic ID Women's evening ensemble, 1971. Silk. Oscar de la Renta, 1932-2014. United States. Gift of Mrs. Paul J. Meitus. 1980.145.4a-c.
Physical Description Women's evening ensemble; three piece, of black silk taffeta: a) dress; halter top trimmed with ruffles along the neckline and strap, fitted bodice to waist; ankle length, full skirt, trimmed at hem with small self-fabric ruffle; b) caplet of matching material; c) belt, of matching material.
Object History The capelet can be worn forward or backward and was originally held in place with diamond clip or flower.


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Georgette Schlick appointed CEO SBS Broadcasting
Press Release 20/10/2011 17:15
SBS shareholders Sanoma and Talpa have appointed Georgette Schlick as CEO of SBS Broadcasting B.V. as of 24 October 2011. She succeeds Eric van Stade who leaves SBS because of a difference of opinion as to how the company should move forward. Georgette Schlick is the first female CEO of a Dutch broadcasting company. The SBS management consists, apart from Georgette Schlick, of CFO André Kreuzen, Chief Commercial Officer Peter Vertregt and Director Television Leo van der Goot.
Sharpening the strategic course for SBS Netherlands
Sanoma and Talpa have spent the past few months defining the steps that need to be taken to give SBS Netherlands a new direction. This required amongst others a new CEO and Georgette Schlick is seen as the ideal candidate to bring SBS to the next level of success.
"Sanoma and Talpa are happy to get Georgette Schlick as part of our team. We unanimously agreed that Georgette should be the one to lead SBS. She is friendly and decisive at the same time. Exactly what we need at SBS to conquer the challenges that the company faces now and in the years to come to increase its market share" comments Dick Molman, CEO Sanoma Media Netherlands.
"The challenges that lie ahead to improve the SBS market share are not easy. At the same time we know that SBS has immense potential. I hope and think that, together with my new colleagues, I will able to live up to the ambitions of the new shareholders and that SBS will strengthen its market position with an improved strategic focus on the future," Georgette Schlick says.
Georgette Schlick (40) studied Dutch law at the University of Utrecht and followed an MBA programme at INSEAD. She worked as a legal advisor at various Dutch media companies and occupied a number of management positions. She was, for instance, one of the founders of legal and financial posting company Brunel Legal and a board member of listed multinational Brunel. In the last three years, Georgette Schlick was CEO of DutchView, a facility multimedia company. At the companies where she worked she successfully managed various change processes.
Sanoma Corporation
Robin Janszen
Vice President, Communications
Robin Janszen, tel. +31 20 851 2126
Sanoma Group Communications, tel. +358 105 19 5062 or communications@sanoma.com
Sanoma.com
Sanoma inspires, informs and connects. As a diversified media group, we bring information, experiences, education and entertainment to millions of people every day. We make sure that quality content and interesting products and services are easily available and meet the demands of our readers, viewers and listeners. We offer a challenging and interesting working environment for nearly 20,000 people in over 20 countries throughout Europe. In 2010, the Group's net sales totalled EUR 2.8 billion.

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Arranged and Forced Marriages: What's the difference?
As well as this time of year being wedding season, the summer holidays are also the time of year where forced marriages are prevalent. Often under the pretence of going on a family holiday, the young man or woman arrives to their destination to find that a marriage has been planned for them.
Forced marriage has been punishable by law since 2014 but Forced Marriage Protection Orders (FMPO) have been available since 2007 with 86 FMPOs being issued in its first year. An FMPO is a legal document that can stop victims being taken abroad and forced into marriage as well as to help bring them back to the UK if they are taken out of the country. It is so essential to recognise the risks of forced marriage.
Forced marriage is where one or both parties do not (or cannot due to vulnerabilities such as disability) consent to their marriage. Victims experience physical, psychological, financial, sexual and emotional pressures from family members or their communities to get married leading to issues surrounding honour based and domestic abuse. Parties involved feel like they cannot refuse and feel pressured to comply with the marriage. The Forced Marriage Unit (FMU) stated that the largest proportion of cases (35%) involved 18-25 year old victims. Savera UK's client base includes many forced marriage cases and it is important to identify the risks involved and also remember that forced marriages affect both men and women, gay or straight.
It is crucial to be able to know the difference between a forced marriage and an arranged marriage. An arranged marriage is where both parties and their families consent to the marriage without the pressures associated with a forced marriage. Both parties are free to choose whether they get married and that is key. Arranged marriages can be very successful as both parties are happy to take part in the marriage. There are many stories of relationships thriving even after the marriage had been arranged by family members. However, the change comes where one or both of the parties feel the pressures associated with that of a forced marriage from refusing to consent.
There are many signs and indicators attributed to forced marriage victims such as a family history of forced marriage. For more information on how to spot these signs check the Savera UK website or sign up to our newsletter for dates of our Harmful Practices training or email info@saverauk.co.uk.
Please also contact us if you or someone you know is at risk of forced marriage.


CARIBOU - Louis P. "Phil" LeVasseur, 91, died peacefully December 1, 2018 in Caribou. He was born in Caribou, the son of the late Napoleon P. and Rose A. (Levesque) LeVasseur. He attended Caribou schools and entered the U.S. Navy in 1945. He was employed at the Caribou Post Office as a rural mail carrier until his retirement in 1982. He was a longtime member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Phil enjoyed flying his airplane, snow sledding, and traveling the backcountry roads and Canada. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Micheal A. "Penny" (Curry) LeVasseur, two children and their spouses, Dr. Lynne Lunsford and husband Stephen of Farmville, VA., Michael LeVasseur and wife Mary of Gray, two granddaughters, Sara LeVasseur and Tiffany Englehardt, and three great-grandchildren. He is also survived by one sister, Theresa Madigan of Caribou. He is predeased by two brother Claude and Francis "Jiggs" LeVasseur and three sisters Louise LeVasseur, Priscilla Williamson and Marie Shuff. At his request there will be no calling hours or funeral services. A private family service will be held at the Northern Maine Veterans Cemetery.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this very difficult time. I have so many memories from childhood and playing at your house. Sending lots of love and hugs.
Penny and family, so sorry for your loss, the community has lost a good man. We will miss his warm smile, and above all, his friendship . May God show his mercy on you and grant you strength through this difficult time. We are always here for you. In Friendship.
John and I moved to Fl in May but just read about your loss of Phil.
We are so sorry. I miss visiting with you while cleaning your teeth.
Penny, Lynne, & Mike, I am so sorry for your loss.
Penny, you and Phil hold a special place in my heart.
Sending my love & prayers your way.
Very sorry to learn of Phil's passing. My condolences to Penny, Lynne and Mike.
So sorry to hear about your Dad, Lynne. As you know my Mom passed on September 21st at the age of 93. We were so lucky to have our parents with us for 50+ years and will carry their memories with us as we move on in life as is the great plan. Keeping you , your Mom and family close in my prayers?


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Billions of stars and planets and we are still alone in the universe!
Translation Introduction:
Being one of the millions of advanced civilizations is undoubtedly an interesting idea, but the existential question haunts humanity throughout history and keeps recurring in their minds: Where did everyone go? As astronomer Carl Sagan says, if we were roughly pushed into the universe, we could forget that the chance of being close to a planet is less than one in a trillion.
Assuming that there are advanced civilizations in the universe, the author Bill Bryson estimates that the average distance between the two civilizations will be at least two hundred light years. Even though these creatures know we are here and can somehow see us through their telescopes, they still see the light that came out of the earth two hundred years ago. So she does not see me, she does not see you, she sees the French Revolution and those who do not know what nuclear is, and the people who make electricity by rubbing an amber wire with fur. Two hundred light years away from us. So even though we are not alone, we are alone in all practical senses.
Translation text:
Throughout human history, the idea that our universe is overflowing with other worlds we know nothing about and revolve around their sun has been a mere conjecture. At that time, astronomers could use their telescopes to think about distant stars, daydream, and wonder if there are other planets outside our solar system that are hidden behind the light emanating from the surrounding stars!
If we think a little bit about the fact that humans have been staring at the sky for decades, we can understand the bitter truth that the efforts of scientists have been taking some years too late. To detect very few signs that other worlds exist outside our solar system. Fortunately, 30 years ago, more advanced capabilities appeared, and days revealed to us that there are hundreds of exoplanets (around stars other than the Sun) in our galaxy "Milky Way", the number of which is far greater. NASA, about 5000 planets.
Nature is capable of embracing all kinds of worlds of all shapes and sizes, some of which are smaller than Mercury and some twice the size of Jupiter (Shutterstock).
In March of this year, NASA announced the simultaneous discovery of 65 new planets, bringing it into the archives of its outer planets, bringing the total number to 5005. In the same context, Jesse Christiansson, an astronomer at NASA's Institute for Exoplanet Science at the California Institute of Technology, says: "These planets are never easy to find, the closest example is the desperate efforts of people hundreds of years old to discover anything." For example, my latest search for exoplanets was not successful until I went to four different searches. "
The discovery of these exoplanets helped scientists to express some amazing ideas about the universe, as nature is capable of embracing all kinds of worlds of various shapes and sizes, some of which are smaller than Mercury and some twice as large as Jupiter. Some of them have a deadly cold climate, others have scorching heat, and their properties are between rocky worlds, while others are filled with gas and clouds.
Therefore, the more scientists study these planets, the more they confirm the vastness of space, because the closest of these planets is 4.2 light-years away from us, at the same time. Two thousand light years away from us. Based on what scientists have achieved so far from exploring the unknowns of the universe and some of its mysteries, they have now firmly discovered that our galaxy, the Milky Way, is filled with billions of planets.
The goal of astronomers is to find life on other planets they are looking for so far, but this goal has not yet been achieved. It is true that they discovered Earth-sized rocky planets, and the fact that they discovered their stars orbiting at a reasonable distance (far from freezing) is that in theory it deserves to become a habitable zone (that level is called the possible range).
Despite scientists' expectations that the universe is filled with billions of worlds around us, it does include the possibility of life, and research has yet to reveal any evidence of the existence of life on other planets and has not received any messages or signals from them. Worlds that represent what forms exist. After a minute of life.
Astronomers can predict how many planets are outside our solar system, but they still cannot tell how far they will have to go to find other extraterrestrial life. Although there are more than 5,000 worlds besides our own, we are still alone. Suppose there were other beings, and the vast distances that separate us from them isolate us in every practical sense.
In the early nineties, scientists discovered the first planets orbiting stars other than the Sun, using ground-based telescopes to be able to capture oscillating stars as they rotate on their axis. In 2009, everything changed after NASA launched the Kepler study to search for planets orbiting stars other than the Sun.
The Kepler telescope was able to observe hundreds of thousands of stars, and also observed fading in the brilliance of some stars, indicating the possibility of a planet passing past it and blocking its brightness. The study completed its mission in 2018, leaving a huge record of finding two-thirds of the planets orbiting other stars outside our solar system, which is about 5005.
Kepler telescope (NASA)
Over the years, the discovery of these exoplanets has caused scientists a mixed sense of joy because they can now at least identify these planets and easily list their names, although they do not seem to be the names of other planets. They appear as serial numbers: HD 209458, HD 18973 GJ 121. The discovery of hotter Jupiter, a class of giant gas exoplanets with similar Jupiter but shorter orbital periods, shakes the same. Ideas that make up the planet, breaking down conventional ideas that do not take into account these gaseous planets. Large across the wall.
Although some findings show that these exosystems with multiple planets are a little more familiar, they are a little weird. In 2017, scientists discovered seven Earth-sized planets orbiting a faint star called TRAPPIST-1 40 light-years away. It orbits for only about 20 days.
Theoretically, this distant system could be habitable because its three planets are definitely in the habitable zone (i.e., at a suitable distance, not near or far from the star). It is true that astronomers do not yet know the nature of the atmosphere of these planets, but they will soon receive data from NASA's new James Webb telescope, which could pick up some particles that could actually confirm the existence of life on other planets. Or not.
Through the study of these planets, scientists find that the characteristics of the Earth are very rare, the closest evidence to this is that we have not yet discovered an Earth-like planet, and we have not found a rocky planet in these years. Water the size of our planet Chemical atmosphere and the right temperature for water to flow across the planet without boiling or freezing.
Planet Earth (networking sites)
But this is not possible due to the type of flu-like characters that explore and monitor aliens, and they want to find life on other planets that are limited to microbes, but rather to find their primary goal. Advanced civilizations. Every time the SETI Institute (a body aimed at searching for creatures other than Earth) astronomers find a new planet, they rush to point their telescopes at the star orbiting this planet. For Earth, there may be another planet hidden within this system.
From this point on, we now realize that if a greater number of exoplanets are discovered, scientists are more likely to continue their search, and new missions are expected to increase with the intensity of ground and space telescopes in the coming decades. So the most important question here remains: Will the discovery of nearly 5,000 or 10,000 or 20,000 planets outside our solar system give a satisfactory answer to the existential question that haunts us? Will this help find out if there are life on other planets? In fact, the answer to this question is not related to the size of our devices or the extent of their development, but rather to the universe itself, and how common life is in it.
It's like throwing a dice, the more likely you are to roll the dice, the more likely you are to collide on a life-supporting planet. Of the 100 billion planets in a galaxy, only our planet could have had the chance to live on Earth, so we always wonder where everyone went? Why are we still alone in this vast universe? In fact, the more planets there are, the more confused we are and the less likely we are to be close to a habitable planet.
Eventually, astronomers will continue to search for many planets outside our solar system, motivated by the hope that they will find any kind of life on these planets because they believe that life on a galaxy of this size is full of billions. What do the current figures indicate that life is most common on stars and planets. A decade later, the number of confirmed planets in the Exoplanets' archive will double, during which time we may roll the dice again and again, holding our breath and fearing what the unknown will hold for us.
This article has been translated Atlantic It is not necessary to mark Madonna's site.
Translation: Somaya Jahar.
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Water Incorporated
Use of Funds
Support Our Campaign
Clerkenwell Fire Station
Richard Griffiths Architects
Roger Mears Architects
Our objectives and activities
Water Incorporated (wI) was established and registered as a charity in the UK in 2006 with donations from its three founding Trustees - Wolf Barleugh, Peter Ulrich and Christian Jennes
to relieve poverty and sickness
to preserve and protect health in under developed countries by the provision and maintenance of clean water supplies
to extend public awareness of the importance of sustainable water usage
washIF
What sets wI apart from other water charities is its plan to establish and operate a co-ordinated universal scheme of towel wash savings named "washIF".
The main concept itself is already in use - you have probably seen a sign in a hotel room asking if you need new towels everyday. This is a great start and can very significantly reduce hotel wash loads so saves wastage of water supplies and reduces the chemical pollution from detergents but we want to take it even further! What is new and unique to wI is that we are establishing and managing a universal subscription programme for the hotel industry to unify and streamline such efforts, many of which are currently haphazard and at best half-hearted in their implementation.
We want hotels to join the washIF programme and to donate the main part of the savings they make in reducing their washloads to water supply initiatives which will create or increase access to clean, safe drinking water in many different countries.
In return they will receive all the signage for their bathrooms and washrooms from wI, plus they will benefit from the promotions carried out by wI encouraging travellers to use wI-registered accommodation in the knowledge that their participation in our washIF programme means they are contributing funds back into providing clean water where it's needed, rather than just into the pockets of the hotel owner.
In order for wI to roll out its fundraising programme worldwide, it is essential for the charity to acquire a suitable headquarters - an instantly recognisable building in a prominent location which in itself is the hub of a bustling community - to bring both publicity and people to our doorstep.
The recent emergence for new uses of the former Clerkenwell Fire Station building in central London has put the launch of wI operations within reach, and wI is currently fully focused on its campaign to acquire this building.
During the past 12 months, original Trustee Christian Jennes has resigned due to other commitments and the wI Board of Trustees has been boosted by the injection of fresh, young minds with the appointment of Wolf's eldest daughter and son, Chiara and Adam. Meet the team on "Our People" page.


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HKU Engineering Professor Ron Hui named Fellow of the US National Academy of Inventors
Professor Ron Hui of the HKU Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering has been named a Fellow of the US National Academy of Inventors (NAI). Election to NAI Fellow status is the highest professional distinction accorded to academic inventors who have demonstrated a prolific spirit of innovation in creating or facilitating outstanding inventions that have made a tangible impact on quality of life, economic development and the welfare of society. Professor Hui said he is thankful that many of his inventions have been adopted for applications in wireless charging of portable electronics and sustainable lighting. He has over 55 patents adopted by industry.
HKU uses App to help elderly with swallowing difficulties
HKU Division of Speech and Hearing Sciences joined hands with charitable organisation Sik Sik Yuen to help elderly people improve their swallowing ability via speech therapy from a mobile App "Keep on Talking & Eating [KOTE]" designed by HKU. 93 elderly people from Sik Sik Yuen completed the training programme from October to December to train their muscles used for swallowing, with 72% recorded an improvement in their tongue and throat muscles, which increased their swallowing safety. Dr Karen Chan, Assistant Professor and Director of Swallowing Research Laboratory of HKU, hoped more care facilities for the elderly can put swallowing training as part of the routine and hire speech therapists so that elderly people can receive proper training.
HKU Assistant Professor makes the list of top 10 young Innovators under 35
HKU Computer Science Assistant Professor Dr Ruibang Luo is named as one of the top 10 young Innovators under the age of 35 by MIT Technology Review. Dr Luo and his team used Next-Generation Sequencing and Single Molecule Sequencing technologies and developed algorithms for two fundamental genome sequence analysis problems, 'genome assembly' and 'genome alignment', shortening the time required for cancer and rare disease diagnosis and pinpointing the problems more accurately for targeted treatment.
HKU dental professionals invent "super" toothbrush to clean all dental surfaces
HKU Faculty of Dentistry Honorary Associate Professor and local dentist Dr TC Ng, together with HKU Faculty of Dentistry Professor Jin Lijian, have designed an "NJ Toothbrush" which is the only toothbrush in the world targeting all dental surfaces including those niches often unreachable. The team said in a short two minutes' brushing using the NJ Toothbrush, users would be able to approach major anatomical features and niches. It can therefore maximise the control of plaque biofilms and resultant oral/periodontal inflammation along with regular professional oral healthcare. A PCT patent application has been filed for the innovation. HKU expects the NJ Toothbrush to be available on the market in two years' time, and the price would be about the same as electronic toothbrush.
HKU Department of Architecture helps SoCO to build social houses for street sleepers
HKU Faulty of Architecture works with Society for Community Organization(SoCO) to renovate four old units in Tai Kok Tsui into "social houses" for single street sleepers. A total of 24 units were built using steel plate components. It could accommodate ex-street sleepers for up to three years.
HKU teams win top prizes at the 18th APICTA Awards
HKU teams won two top prizes at the 18th Asia Pacific Information and Communication Technology Alliance (APICTA) Awards held in Guangzhou from October 10-13. Fano Labs, an HKU A.I. spin-off company specialising in speech and natural language processing (NLP) technologies won the top award in the "Business Services - ICT Solutions" category. Tale, a three-student team project on an AI-enabled solution for the coaching of presentation skills won the top award in the "Student - Tertiary Students Project" category respectively. The Awards are dubbed as the Oscars of the ICT arena in the Asia Pacific region. HKU Pro-Vice Chancellor and Vice President (Research) Professor Andy Hor said the awards strengthened the University's confidence in its drive towards innovation and start-ups, which are also aligned with the current focus of Hong Kong, as mentioned by the Chief Executive in her latest Policy Address.
HKU set up online counselling platform "Open Up" for Hong Kong young people
Funded by The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust, HKU Jockey Club Centre for Suicide Research and Prevention (CSRP), together with three leading youth non-profit organisations, Caritas-Hong Kong, The Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups, and The Boys' & Girls' Clubs Association of Hong Kong, have set up the Jockey Club Online Youth Emotional Support "Open Up", an online counselling platform for young people aged between 11 and 35, which is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Those in need can message counsellors at "hkopenup" on social media platforms including Facebook Messenger, Instagram and WeChat. The project team led by Professor Paul Yip, Director of CSRP, polled 1,527 and 1,732 young people using mobile phone and online surveys respectively. Findings reveal that young people prefer text messaging to phone calls or face-to-face conversations. Online respondents tended to have more emotional problems than phone call respondents, among them 46% had considered suicide and 8% had attempted suicide.


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Probably when someone started mentioning about 'Heng Hwa'(兴化) chinese crusine in Singapore, the first item that might be popping out of your mind would most likely be the infamous 'Lor Mee'. As for myself, though the 'Lor Mee' is pretty nice, but I think that there are some other speciality that were much more nicer than it.
the purpose of preparing the dish using this method.
there will be an outburst of the taste and fragrance of 'Yam' inside your mouth.
ended up to be quite a challenge, if you want to finish this whole plate of 'Yam' alone.
a bit too thick and I still prefer to have noodles with this soup base.
One good thing about this dish would be the fact that it's almost boneless.
texture that it's having, the fish meat still remains to be pretty firm and good.
Prawns', but they are using herbal soup instead of Chinese wine.
So where can you give all these ;Heng Hwa' Chinese dishes a try?
The name of this Chinese restaurant would be 'Pu Tien'(莆田).
They have a few outlets island-wide and the main branch is located near 'Mustafa'.
Always do remember to make a reservation in advance, unless you don't mind wasting a trip to the nearest 'Pu Tien' restaurant located near you.
* Click here to find out more about the Chinese restaurant 'Pu Tien'(莆田).
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The only Japanese Udon restaurant in Singapore?
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American pluralism and national security
by David C. Kozak
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This article addresses all of these questions by relying on the judgments of historians of American domestic policy. It reviews the perceived influence of interest groups on significant policy changes enacted by the American federal government since in 14 policy areas, enabling an assessment of the frequency of interest group influence as well as variation across venues, issue Cited by: a systematic account of the impact of domestic politics on foreign policy. This paper argues that domestic politics frequently influences foreign policy through a process of decision-making that grows out of the decision-maker's awareness of the requirements for effective action in the political context.
In a democracy, the formal design of domestic policy is chiefly the responsibility of elected leaders, lawmaking bodies, and specialized government agencies. But a number of other factors also play a role in the process. Voters, for instance, determine which individuals and political parties have the power to determine policy. Explain some of the factors that can influence public policy, including public opinion, economic conditions, technological change, and interest groups. Identify ways that different stakeholders can influence the operating context of sustainable business. Public policy is a complex and multifaceted process. It involves the interplay of many parties.
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Get this from a library. The role of U.S. domestic political factors in the American defense policy process: American pluralism and national security. [David C Kozak; Schuyler Foerster; Edward N Wright; National Defense University.].
American Defense Policy has been a mainstay for instructors of courses in political science, international relations, military affairs, and American national security for over 25 years. The updated and thoroughly revised eighth edition considers questions of continuity and change in America's defense policy in the face of a global climate beset by geopolitical tensions, rapid technological 5/5(1).
Considered together, domestic policy and foreign policy are often referred to as "public policy." At its basic level, the goal of the domestic policy is to minimize unrest and dissatisfaction among the nation's citizens.
In today's globalized world (see Chapter 15 on domestic policy and policy-making), a broader perspective of U.S. foreign and defense policies needs to be adopted. Th e United States doesn't have a single, overarching foreign policy, and its military policies are not limited to strategic plans for the defense of the coun-try.
American Defense Policy is a collection of articles from individuals with distinguished educational backgrounds who serve in key positions within the government and private sector. The book addresses both the process and content of defense policy.
Part 1 begins with the context of American defense policy. Defense policy is useless without a courageous fighting force behind it. The U.S. Army's Center of Military History honors the courageous individuals who served their country with distinction. Take a moment to browse the full listing of Medal of Honor recipients along with detailed citations of their valiant deeds in combat, dating from the.
This complicated process goes through a predictable series of steps: The power to formulate and implement policy is often divided between several entities.
Defense policy is a good example: after the bombing of Pearl Harbor, shown here, President Franklin Roosevelt addressed a joint session of Congress to ask the body to declare war against Japan.
National Security Strategy and Policy Development U.S. COMMISSION ON NATIONAL SECURITY/21ST CENTURY Chapter 6. The Resource Allocation Dimension of American Defense Poh'cy National Security Resource Allocation U.S.
COMMISSION ON NATIONAL SECURITY/21ST CENTURY The New PPBS Process to Advance Transformation STUART E. JOHNSON Proposals that oppose the original policy are often made. One example in this stage is welfare reform. The president may have one approach to welfare reform, and the opposing party members of Congress may have another.
Policy Making Process 3 Policy formulation has a noticeable outcome. By the mids, with a war in Europe and Asia imminent, the U.S. Congress took action to ensure U.S.
neutrality in foreign conflicts. On AugCongress passed the first Neutrality primary provisions of the law banned the export of "arms, ammunition, and implements of war" from the United States to any foreign nations at war and required U.S.
arms makers to apply for. The Kazakhstani political system is heterogeneous in its levels of openness in the policy formation process; System openness varies with different policy issues.
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THE foreign policy of any nation is the resultant of varied forces. Economic conditions, commercial rivalries, dynastic ambitions, and special issues arising from time to time, determine a nation's attitude toward other states.
In a democracy, it is also inescapable that a political party in opposition should oppose measures taken by the party in power affecting relations with foreign Author: George W. Wickersham. The root of the American defense acquisition system is driven by a combination of national interests and domestic political requirements.
While fundamentally the defense acquisition system has produced results for the United States military, improvements are needed in order to continue to move forward in advancing military tactics and : $ The domestic politics can also influence him either because he wants to achieve domestic goals through foreign policies or he wants his foreign policy decisions not to interfere with domestic agendas.
with politics because of its role in national defense (Messas:). There is a spectrum of cases of military involvement in politics between the two extreme points of complete military and complete civilian control of power, described as "military participation is politics" (Welch ).
The first step of the policy process involves issues being turned into agenda items for policymaking bodies. Describe the various ways different issues can become the focus of concerted political attention.
Few issues actually make it onto policy agendas but those that do are often a result of public outcry, crises, and the lobbying efforts of. explanation for states™ foreign policies. A crude measure of the prevalence of such claims, arguments, and evidence is the proportion of International Organi- zation article abstracts that more or less explicitly invoke domestic politics or domestic-political factors in explanations for foreign policy choices.
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Our role in the world flows from what makes us exceptional: to defend and promote the universal principles on which the American people founded their government. That is why the true role of the. Here Hamilton linked the role of legitimate self-interest in domestic politics to its role in foreign policy in a way that showed his commitment to the American understanding of the purposes of.US policy of opposing Soviet expansion and communist revolutions around the world with military forces, economic assistance, and political influence.
Cuban Missile Crisis international crisis in Octoberthe closest approach to nuclear war at any time between the U.S. and the USSR.Gambari has also argued that the domestic political structure and process are of great impact on the nature and character of Nigerian FP because they serve as the channel for internalization of the international environment and events, thus making them intelligible and of value to the participants in domestic political roles ().
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2015 National Colony Loss Survey Underway »
By Joachim Hagopian
Global Research, May 20, 2015
Scientists have recently reported that mass extinctions of marine animals may soon be occurring at alarmingly rapid rates than previously projected due to pollution, rising water temperatures and loss of habitat. Many land species also face a similar fate for the same reasons. But perhaps the biggest foreboding danger of all facing humans is the loss of the global honeybee population. The consequence of a dying bee population impacts man at the highest levels on our food chain, posing an enormously grave threat to human survival. Since no other single animal species plays a more significant role in producing the fruits and vegetables that we humans commonly take for granted yet require near daily to stay alive, the greatest modern scientist Albert Einstein once prophetically remarked, "Mankind will not survive the honeybees' disappearance for more than five years."
Since 2006 beekeepers have been noticing their honeybee populations have been dying off at increasingly rapid rates. Subsequently researchers have been scrambling to come up with an accurate explanation and an effective strategy to save the bees and in turn save us homo sapiens from extinction. Recent harsh winters that stay freezing cold well into spring have been instrumental in decimating the honeybee population in Iowa by up to 70% as well as the other historically high yielding honey states – the Dakotas, Montana, Minnesota. The northern Plains and Midwestern states that have regionally always produced the nation's most honey have been severely hurt by the long harsh winters in the last couple years. Florida as the third largest honey producer and especially California always among the top producers have been hit especially hard by decreasing bee colony populations. In 2006 when the problem of bee loss first was noticed, California was right up at the top with North Dakota producing nearly twice as much honey as the next state South Dakota but its bee numbers have incurred such heavy losses that in 2011, though still second, California's honey production fell by nearly half in just six years. The recent severe drought in California has become an additional factor driving both its honey yield and bee numbers down as less rain means less flowers available to pollinate.
Honeybee Colony Collapse Disorder (CCD) as this loss of bee phenomenon has been called is currently recognized as such an urgent crisis that a month ago Newsweek ran an article outlining the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announcement that it will provide a $3 million subsidy in order to help the one animal on the planet that will either make or break food prices. According to the latest USDA industry survey, this emergency plan assistance comes after nearly a third of commercial honeybees died last winter, a whopping increase of 42% from the previous year. The three million dollar giveaway program is designed to entice both Midwest dairy farmers and cattle ranchers to reseed their fields this spring with eco-friendly crops like alfalfa and clover to develop healthier habitats for increasing the national bee population. Farmers and ranchers only had until March 21st, 2014 to sign up and take advantage as eligible seedling recipients.
Last month's Newsweek reported that honeybees in trucks migrate to various regions of the country to pollinate an estimated $40 billion worth of the nation's agricultural produce each year. This means that every third bite of food we eat comes as the result of bees and other pollinators. USDA Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack stated that more than 130 fruits and vegetables that make up a nutritious diet are cross pollinated by honeybees. Commercial bees raised on farms and then shipped to other farms in the country used for pollination purposes along with wild bees are responsible for pollination of an estimated 80% of all food crops in the United States.
In the last half decade alone 30% of the national bee population has disappeared and nearly a third of all bee colonies in the U.S. have perished. Though the rate of bee depopulation is growing each year, 42% more last year than the year before, even at the current annual rate the estimated monetary loss is a colossal 30 billion dollars a year. With such an enormous loss in revenue, last month's USDA announcement of just a three million dollar investment in farmer aid in comparison to the formidable challenge seems like a paltry drop in the bucket to making any real dent in the epidemic.
With so much at stake, efforts to investigate and uncover reasons for this sudden global pandemic have been robust. A new government study blames a combination of factors for the mysterious and dramatic loss of honeybees, including increased use of pesticides especially in the US, shrinking habitats, multiple viruses, poor nutrition and genetics, and even cell phone towers. However, according to last year's joint EPA-USDA study, the biggest cause is the parasite called the Varroa destructor, a type of mite found to be highly resistant to the insecticides that US beekeepers have used in attempts to control the mites from inside the beehives. Moreover, new virus species have been found in the US and several of these have been associated with Colony Collapse Disorder.
In a vicious cycle, since 1987 when the Varroa mite was first discovered in the US, Monsanto, Dow, Bayer and other large chemical manufacturers aggressively glommed onto the bee industry selling genetically modified insecticides and herbicides as the quick and easy fix to remedy the parasitic invasion, only to weaken the bees' natural genetic defenses to fight off the parasite. In an article from the Guardian earlier this month, Monsanto's contribution to the vanishing bee population is detailed. From genetically altered corn, Monsanto produced an insecticide called Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt), which once ingested by bees, Bt binds to receptors within the bee's stomach lining that keeps the bee from eating. Of course this weakens the bee, causing the breakdown of the inner stomach wall, which in turn makes the bee susceptible to spores and bacteria. To further compound the problem, for years the lobbying power of the chemical giant denied causing damage to the bee's internal immune capacity for resistance to parasites, which of course only continued to kill off the bee population worldwide. Thus, continued chemical use, especially in America, only exacerbates this growing problem.
Also on Greenpeace's Save the Bees page, a type of insecticide called neonicotinoids, is known to cause acute and chronic poisoning not just of one bee, but the entire colony. Bees take the contaminated nectar and pollen spread through the plant's DNA back to the hive, creating a highly toxic living environment for all the bees. Toxicity builds up destroying the Central Nervous System, causing further disorientation and bees ultimately can neither fly nor make it back to the nest. Meanwhile, unlike the US, in Europe and Australia where the health of insects and humans is deemed more important than corporate profit, laws banning insecticide use have been passed, which in large part has largely saved the bee populations from being so decimated there.
A study last year found 35 pesticides and fungicides, some at lethal doses, in the pollen collected from bees that were used to pollinate food crops in five U.S. states. In another research study, bees that contacted pollen contaminated with fungicides ended up three times more likely to get infected by a parasite closely associated with Colony Collapse Disorder.
The results of a new study conducted by Mark Brown of Royal Halloway University in London released several weeks ago found that wild bumblebee populations are also disappearing at a similar rate to the domestic honeybee. In its sample one in five wild bees were afflicted by the Deformed Wing Virus believed to be caused by the parasitic Varroa mite. 88% of the honeybees at the 26 field sites were affected by this virus. The research study also concluded that while honeybees are important and obviously responsible for the multimillion dollar global honey industry, wild bees are believed to be just as important in pollination of plants throughout the world.
Another probable factor in America is the widespread use of feeding bee colonies with high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) instead of its natural self-made food honey. For maximum profit, industrialized US bee farms utilize maximum honey yields, not leaving any honey for the bees to consume during the long colder winter months. It is speculated that the natural hormonal and enzyme effects interacting with honey's natural nutritional advantages provided bees with the increased defenses that historically have been effective in fighting off parasitic threats and viruses. In contrast, the artificially processed HFCS is believe to weaken the immune system of the honeybees' genetic strength to ward off disease.
The largest selling company of honey in the US is the Sioux Honey brand located in Sioux City, Iowa founded in 1921. More than 35 million pounds of honey are processed at the… (Read more)
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Cardiac monitoring, based on its terminology alone, should never be taken lightly as it involves close observation of the heart, which is vital for life. This rings truer if you're going to rely on remote technology with your monitoring as it is mostly concerned with home and unassisted care. The heart is also arguably the best organ that should be monitored consistently, especially after highlighting its crucial role.
clinical setups around the world.
Early detection of various cardiac problems is one of the main benefits of remote cardiac monitoring devices. In fact, it's one of the primary reasons why these devices were developed in the first place. They are able to mitigate heart failure because diagnosis and treatment can be done in such a way that it would be prevented.
Hospitalization rates would be effectively reduced as well in the process as most serious heart complications that are detected too late readily entail longer stays and returns to the hospital.
In the past, physicians almost always have to put up with influxes of patients in their offices because of unnecessary follow-ups. This has been effectively addressed by these kinds of devices as well. This also reduces the need for numerous healthcare visits.
Remote interrogation between physician and patient can be enhanced as well.
Provides greater overall efficiency for healthcare professionals as it results in proactive care, resulting in better satisfaction among not only patients but doctors as well.
numerous functions (3-in-1 devices, for example, which can function as an MCT, Holter monitor, and can also detect cellular events).
all times and shouldn't experience any hassles in transmitting arrhythmia occurrences and other cardiac events. Bi-directional communication and automatic data analysis are equally helpful in improving convenience for both parties.
You also have to pay close attention to the programming capabilities of the device. Can it be programmed to do its essential functions (downloading data, monitoring, etc.) during specific times of day only? Does it allow event-only monitoring? More up-to-date systems can be programmed to do the transmissions in such a way that it would be in synch with the patient's follow-up dates. Take note that not all systems are able to detect heart failure so you have to double-check this if you are more at risk of the said condition. This is why it's best to go for newer devices.
As much as possible, the device should also be thorough when it comes to relaying vital information to the healthcare provider. It should be able to offer a complete overview of overall cardiac health and be able to transmit data like changes in cardiac rhythm, fluid retention, or if it happens to encounter an error or has malfunctioned. Knowing whether the device is still working in tip-top shape at all times is nothing short of a necessity.
complement their cardiac monitoring device. There are plenty of software that are available for this purpose, but it's best, again, to go for the ones that make your job easier.
For this, you would need to rely as much as possible on automation. The software should be able to automatically identify patients and their corresponding devices. It should be patient-centric in its approach, especially when it comes to making reports. Since mobility is a must as well, you have to have the ability to access the data anywhere and anytime.
from the outset that their devices are patient-friendly.
In the same manner, comfort and convenience of the patient should be assured while he's using it as well. Oftentimes, setups require the patient to wear a patch at all times for accurate and consistent monitoring. It shouldn't at all interfere with his daily activities and should be very amenable to them, even acts that would cause it to be wet (like sweating or taking a bath). In short, it shouldn't take long for him to get used to his device and should adapt to it before long.
Sathya Kumar is the Founder & CEO at Techindia Infoway Pvt Ltd., Chennai. Techindia is Asia's largest provider of healthcare management solutions for sleep scoring services, exceptional remote healthcare diagnostics and patient monitoring, with a proven track of high performance for highly regulated healthcare industries and for the patients globally.


Industrial minerals are such materials which are geological in nature and they are mined since they have a commercial value. Nonetheless, industrial minerals do not involve the fuel minerals and do not also include the metal sources that are metallic though some of them are used in some industries due to their physical as well as chemical properties. Industrial minerals are utilized in their natural state after they have been derived as either raw materials or additives in wide variety of applications.
The most usual examples of these industrial minerals and rocks are sand, limestone, talc, silica, gravel as well as barite kaolin. Industrial minerals are used in so many ways such as in electronics, paints, construction sites, paper as well s in ceramics. In some cases, even the materials which are organic and also the industrial products or the by products such as slag, cement as well as silica fume are grouped as industrial minerals.
The compounds that are metallic and which are usually used in the nonmetallic form include the likes of lithium conference. In other situations, substances which are organic such as peat can be grouped loosely as resources or minerals which are industrial. Any substance which is to be an industrial mineral should be categorized first as a mineral. Peat is a substance which is geologic and one that is mined due to its economic value though that is not enough reason for it to be referred to as an industrial resource or mineral.
The raw material evaluation used in order for scientist to be able to determine the suitability of specific material to be utilized as an industrial resource will require test works which are technical. The end product obtained will also have to go through some mineral processing trials. Any type of industrial resource which is define by its physical properties such as hardness, capacity, fibrosis as well as density. An industrial mineral can also contain metal elements such as magnesite even though this is a property that makes industrial resources to have some insulation features. Learn more about minerals at this website https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geology.
Benchmark Mineral Intelligence tend to be very versatile and so many of them will have more than two applications and many market demands. For example, talc is utilized in paper making, cosmetics and also in making of plastics.
The sand of silica is applied in glass making, ceramics as well as abrasives. Industrial minerals are valued highly because of the chemical as well as the physical properties they have which makes them to be very useful for production of so many products .


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Myanmar cardinal calls on government to help boat people
'Let mercy and compassion flow like a river in the land of Buddha,' Cardinal Bo says
Rohingya refugees at a camp in Bangladesh. Myanmar Cardinal Charles Muang Bo has called on his government to rescue the thousands of Rohingya migrants adrift at sea. (Photo: kisa kuyruk / Shutterstock.com)
By Compiled by Global Pulse staff | Myanmar
Myanmar Cardinal Charles Muang Bo of Yangon has called on the government to show compassion and mercy to the Rohingya Muslim boat people.
"Let mercy and compassion flow like a river in the land of Buddha," Cardinal Bo said in a message reported by Fides, information service for the Pontifical Mission Societies.
Thousands of migrants from Myanmar and Bangladesh are believed to be trapped at sea in the Bay of Bengal and the Andaman Sea. The migrants are victims of human traffickers and were abandoned at sea by their smugglers amid crackdowns by the Thai government.
Malaysia, Indonesia and the Philippines have agreed to take in a limited number of migrants. About 3,000 have been rescued, but thousands more remain adrift at sea.
"An agony of immense poignancy unfolds on the seas of Southeast Asia: a new wave of boat people, ejected by excruciating poverty and conflict from both Myanmar and Bangladesh are adrift in the seas. Exploited by unscrupulous human traffickers, men, women and children are huddled in unhealthy, squalor ships, often sent to die in the seas," Cardinal Bo said.
"The boat people from Myanmar and Bangladesh are fleeing for dignity and security," he said.
The cardinal noted that the Rohingya have been victimized by violence by Buddhist groups in Myanmar.
"We strongly urge the government not to allow discourses of hatred to subvert its glorious tradition of compassion. Myanmar citizens have a moral obligation to protect and promote the dignity of all human persons. A community cannot be demonized and denied its basic rights to name, citizenship and right to community," he said.
Pope Francis on May 24 called on the international community to help the boat people.
"I express my appreciation for the efforts made by those countries who have expressed their willingness to welcome these persons who are confronting grave sufferings and dangers," the pope said.
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The best sports facility owners do more than just market their services with mailers, online strategy and signs and flyers inside their facilities.
They and their staffs also physically go out into their communities — and beyond — to show future clients what professional services that they can expect to receive at their sports facilities.
Brad Hall exemplifies this marketing quality perfectly at Geaux Play, his indoor sports facility near Birmingham, Alabama. I recently talked to him about hosting external sports camps, which he started doing for fun and for service to his community during his indoor sports facility's slow summer season. The camps soon became a valuable marketing tool that led to new clients for Geaux Play.
After my chat with Brad, I decided to write down some lessons I took away from our conversation. If you're interested in learning how to take a more hands-on approach in marketing your sports facility face-to-face in your community, here are some steps to consider.
Try to target communities that don't have access to a sports facility like yours.
I often see sports facility managers focus their marketing efforts toward neighborhoods within a short commute to their facility, only to find that customers will often drive in from much farther areas to get a quality product. In Brad's case, Geaux Play is located in a suburb of Birmingham, Alabama, and has access to numerous small, rural towns within a few hours' drive. These communities don't have big sports facilities and often haven't heard of the advanced baseball training techniques that Brad uses in his facility in Pelham, Alabama. Such smaller communities may also be potential markets for your sports facility.
Learn which sports leagues and sports organizations in those communities could benefit from your services.
Do some research; if your sports facility offers training in a number of sports, the leagues and organizations that you can reach out to abound. You can research these organizations online, or collect info through social media or word of mouth.
Establish relationships within those leagues and communities, and determine what skills their memberships need the most.
This takes time and effort, but is definitely worth it once you reach a mutually beneficial arrangement. Brad, for example, had established some such relationships through previous work as a camp and clinic instructor.
Host camps or clinics at a low cost for those leagues and organizations.
Send your best staffers to host fun, affordable skills clinics to members. Brad says that the kids who found out about Geaux Play from the camps he hosted in rural areas often carpool to his facility to make the longer trip more manageable. But even if your campers don't become clients, Brad points out that it's fun to introduce kids to advanced techniques who may not have had the opportunity otherwise.
Make sure to put your best foot forward, and make it easy for potential clients to follow up with you.
Obviously, all your effort will go to waste if the camp or clinic you host is sub-par, or even on par with something the attendants already have easy access to. Showcase your most unique offering, whether it's an expert trainer, a new technology, or an cutting-edge training method. And make sure that the kids have an easy way to follow up with you by handing out business cards or skills flyers describing your in-facility camps.
A version of this post was originally published in June of 2011.


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Why Facebook (Or Meta) Is Making Tactile Sensors for Robots
Facebook, or Meta as it's now calling itself for some reason that I don't entirely understand, is today announcing some new tactile sensing hardware for robots. Or, new-ish, at least—there's a ruggedized and ultra low-cost GelSight-style fingertip sensor, plus a nifty new kind of tactile sensing skin based on suspended magnetic particles and machine learning. It's cool stuff, but why?
Obviously, Facebook Meta cares about AI, because it uses AI to try and do a whole bunch of the things that it's unwilling or unable to devote the time of actual humans to. And to be fair, there are some things that AI may be better at (or at least more efficient at) than humans are. AI is of course much worse than humans at many, many, many things as well, but that debate goes well beyond Facebook Meta and certainly well beyond the scope of this article, which is about tactile sensing for robots. So why does Facebook Meta care even a little bit about making robots better at touching stuff? Yann LeCun, the Chief AI Scientist at Facebook Meta, takes a crack at explaining it:
Before I joined Facebook, I was chatting with Mark Zuckerberg and I asked him, "is there any area related to AI that you think we shouldn't be working on?" And he said, "I can't find any good reason for us to work on robotics." And so, that was kind of the start of Facebook AI Research—we were not going to work on robotics.
After a few years, it became clear that a lot of interesting progress in AI was happening in the context of robotics, because robotics is the nexus of where people in AI research are trying to get the full loop of perception, reasoning, planning, and action, and getting feedback from the environment. Doing it in the real world is where the problems are concentrated, and you can't play games if you want robots to learn quickly.
It was clear that four or five years ago, there was no business reason to work on robotics, but the business reasons have kind of popped up. Robotics could be used for telepresence, for maintaining data centers more automatically, but the more important aspect of it is making progress towards intelligent agents, the kinds of things that could be used in the metaverse, in augmented reality, and in virtual reality. That's really one of the raison d'être of a research lab, to foresee the domains that will be important in the future. So that's the motivation.
Well, okay, but none of that seems like a good justification for research into tactile sensing specifically. But according to LeCun, it's all about putting together the pieces required for some level of fundamental world understanding, a problem that robotic systems are still bad at and that machine learning has so far not been able to tackle:
How to get machines to learn that model of the world that allows them to predict in advance and plan what's going to happen as a consequence of their actions is really the crux of the problem here. And this is something you have to confront if you work on robotics. But it's also something you have to confront if you want to have an intelligent agent acting in a virtual environment that can interact with humans in a natural way. And one of the long-term visions of augmented reality, for example, is virtual agents that basically are with you all the time, living in your automatic reality glasses or your smartphone or your laptop or whatever, helping you in your daily life as a human assistant would do, but also can answer any question you have. And that system will have to have some degree of understanding of how the world works—some degree of common sense, and be smart enough to not be frustrating to talk to. And that is where all of this research leads in the long run, whether the environment is real or virtual.
AI systems (robots included) are very very dumb in very very specific ways, quite often the ways in which humans are least understanding and forgiving of. This is such a well established thing that there's a name for it: Moravec's paradox. Humans are great at subconscious levels of world understanding that we've built up over years and years of experience being, you know, alive. AI systems have none of this, and there isn't necessarily a clear path to getting them there, but one potential approach is to start with the fundamentals in the same way that a shiny new human does and build from there, a process that must necessarily include touch.
The DIGIT touch sensor is based on the GelSight style of sensor, which was first conceptualized at MIT over a decade ago. The basic concept of these kinds of tactile sensors is that they're able to essentially convert a touch problem into a vision problem: an array of LEDs illuminate a squishy finger pad from the back, and when the squishy finger pad pushes against something with texture, that texture squishes through to the other side of the finger pad where it's illuminated from many different angles by the LEDs. A camera up inside of the finger takes video of this, resulting in a very rainbow but very detailed picture of whatever the finger pad is squishing against.
The DIGIT paper published last year summarizes the differences between this new sensor and previous versions of GelSight:
DIGIT improves over existing GelSight sensors in several ways: by providing a more compact form factor that can be used on multi-finger hands, improving the durability of the elastomer gel, and making design changes that facilitate large-scale, repeatable production of the sensor hardware to facilitate tactile sensing research.
DIGIT is open source, so you can make one on your own, but that's a hassle. The really big news here is that GelSight itself (an MIT spinoff which commercialized the original technology) will be commercially manufacturing DIGIT sensors, providing a standardized and low-cost option for tactile sensing. The bill of materials for each DIGIT sensor is about US $15 if you were to make a thousand of them, so we're expecting that the commercial version won't cost much more than that.
The other hardware announcement is ReSkin, a tactile sensing skin developed in collaboration with Carnegie Mellon. Like DIGIT, the idea is to make an open source, robust, and very low cost system that will allow researchers to focus on developing the software to help robots make sense of touch rather than having to waste time on their own hardware.
ReSkin operates on a fairly simple concept: it's a flexible sheet of 2mm thick silicone with magnetic particles carelessly mixed in. The sheet sits on top of a magnetometer, and whenever the sheet deforms (like if something touches it), the magnetic particles embedded in the sheet get squooshed and the magnetic signal changes, which is picked up by the magnetometer. For this to work, the sheet doesn't have to be directly connected to said magnetometer. This is key, because it makes the part of the ReSkin sensor that's most likely to get damaged super easy to replace—just peel it off and slap on another one and you're good to go.
I get that touch is an integral part of this humanish world understanding that Facebook Meta is working towards, but for most of us, the touch is much more nuanced than just tactile data collection, because we experience everything that we touch within the world understanding that we've built up through integration of all of our other senses as well. I asked Roberto Calandra, one of the authors of the paper on DIGIT, what he thought about this:
I believe that we certainly want to have multimodal sensing in the same way that humans do. Humans use cues from touch, cues from vision, and also cues from audio, and we are able to very smartly put these different sensor modalities together. And if I tell you, can you imagine how touching this object is going to feel for you, can sort of imagine that. You can also tell me the shape of something that you are touching, you are able to somehow recognize it. So there is very clearly a multisensorial representation that we are learning and using as humans, and it's very likely that this is also going to be very important for embodied agents that we want to develop and deploy.
Calandra also noted that they still have plenty of work to do to get DIGIT closer in form factor and capability to a human finger, which is an aspiration that I often hear from roboticists. But I always wonder: why bother? Like, why constrain robots (which can do all kinds of things that humans cannot) to do things in a human-like way, when we can instead leverage creative sensing and actuation to potentially give them superhuman capabilities? Here's what Calandra thinks:
I don't necessarily believe that a human hand is the way to go. I do believe that the human hand is possibly the golden standard that we should compare against. Can we do at least as good as a human hand? Beyond that, I actually do believe that over the years, the decades, or maybe the centuries, robots will have the possibility of developing superhuman hardware, in the same way that we can put infrared sensors or laser scanners on a robot, why shouldn't we also have mechanical hardware which is superior?
I think there has been a lot of really cool work on soft robotics for example, on how to build tentacles that can imitate an octopus. So it's a very natural question—if we want to have a robot, why should it have hands and not tentacles? And the answer to this is, it depends on what the purpose is. Do we want robots that can perform the same functions of humans, or do we want robots which are specialized for doing particular tasks? We will see when we get there.
So there you have it—the future of manipulation is 100% sometimes probably tentacles.
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Q: iOS: Find a lot of locations with address or zip code In my app I have a lot of data about a great number of places (e.g. restaurant, museum, etc...) but I haven't coordinate but only address or zip code;
I want to know if address or zip code is possible obtain coordinate for all of my data. I know that I can do it with reverse geocoder but I have a large amount of data; I know that google don't allow make many many request...is there another solution?
Thanks.

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In the clubhouse we were given a very warm welcome by the staff, even the golf director took time to talk to us about plans etc.
We have since been back several times.
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