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Advice for Older Adults on Staying Safe in Hot Weather
July 31, 2008 -- Hyperthermia is the name given to a variety of heat-related illnesses that can include heat stroke, heat fatigue, heat syncope (sudden dizziness after exercising in the heat), heat cramps and heat exhaustion. Older adults are particularly at risk for developing heat-related illness because the ability to adequately respond to summer heat can become less efficient with age. The National Institute on Aging (NIA), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), has some advice for helping older people avoid heat problems during the summer months.
Study Seeks Long-Lived Families to Learn More About Long and Healthy Life
July 7, 2008 -- More and more people are living longer. But living to extreme old age is unusual and tends to run in some families.
Resveratrol Found to Improve Health, But Not Longevity in Aging Mice on Standard Diet
July 3, 2008 -- Scientists have found that the compound resveratrol slows age-related deterioration and functional decline of mice on a standard diet, but does not increase longevity when started at middle age.
Scientists Isolate a Toxic Key to Alzheimer's Disease in Human Brains
June 23, 2008 -- Scientists have long questioned whether the abundant amounts of amyloid plaques found in the brains of patients with Alzheimer's actually caused the neurological disease or were a by-product of its progress. Now, using new research techniques, scientists have shown that a two-molecule aggregate (or dimer) of beta-amyloid protein fragments may play a role in initiating the disease.
The Florence S. Mahoney Lecture on Aging for 2008
Irving L. Weissman, M.D., will give the Florence Mahoney Lecture on Aging at 3 p.m., June 18, in Masur Auditorium, Building 10. Weissman, Director of the Stanford Institute for Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine, Director of the Stanford Cancer Center and Director of the Stanford Ludwig Center for Stem Cell Research, will present "Normal and Neoplastic Stem Cells.".
Smokers Flock Together and Quit Together
May 21, 2008 -- When smokers kick the habit, odds are they are not alone in making the move. Instead, the decision to quit smoking often cascades through social networks, with entire clusters of spouses, friends, siblings and co-workers giving up the habit roughly in tandem, according to a new study supported in part by the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
NIHSeniorHealth Offers Tips on Eating Well as You Get Older
May 7, 2008 -- How should you eat as you get older? Which foods are likely to keep you most healthy and which ones should you limit? Is it possible to eat well and stay within a healthy weight? These and other questions are addressed in "Eating Well as You Get Older," the latest topic to be added to NIHSeniorHealth, the health and wellness Web site developed by the National Institute on Aging (NIA) and the National Library of Medicine (NLM), both part of the National Institutes of Health.
Grants Technical Assistance Workshop: Taking the Next Step
July 18th is the deadline for receipt of applications for this 2-day interactive forum for pre and post-doctoral students and recent recipients of Ph.D., M.D. or related doctoral degrees in aging-related sciences. The Technical Assistance Workshop will be held on November 20th and 21st immediately prior to the annual scientific meeting of the Gerontological Society of America, in Washington, DC. During the workshop , NIA staff and associated faculty members will present information and provide technical assistance on applying for NIA grants. Participants in the workshop will have an opportunity to make podium presentations of current or planned research projects, receiving feedback from peers and NIA staff. Racial and ethnic minority scientists interested in aging research are encouraged to apply! Participants' expenses for travel, lodging and meals will be covered by the NIA. Participation is by competitive application.
Spotlight on Aging Research: News and Notes from the National Institute on Aging
Spotlight on Aging Research, NIA's new online newsletter is designed to inform the research community, aging-services providers, health care professionals, policy makers, media, and others about NIA's diverse resources and portfolio of aging-related research. Each issue will highlight NIA-conducted or sponsored research, recently published findings, upcoming events, and new publications, and will provide links to current funding opportunities.
Kidney Disease Newest Offering on NIHSeniorHealth
April 2, 2008 -- Information about the diagnosis and treatment of kidney disease has just been added to NIHSeniorHealth, the National Institutes of Health Web site designed especially for seniors. Consumers can visit http://nihseniorhealth.gov/kidneydisease/toc.html to learn more about kidney disease, which affects a growing number of older adults and is most often caused by diabetes or high blood pressure.
Americans Living Longer, Enjoying Greater Health and Prosperity, but Important Disparities Remain, Says Federal Report
March 27, 2008 – The Federal Interagency Forum on Aging-Related Statistics—a consortium of 15 agencies—has released a new report on the well-being of Americans primarily age 65 and over. The 160-page report uses the most reliable official statistics on older Americans to update 39 key indicators of well-being.
High Blood Cholesterol Newest Offering on NIHSeniorHealth Website
February 28, 2008 -- Many older adults have their blood cholesterol level checked regularly. Now, easy-to-understand information about why this test is so important to heart health and what the results mean is available on NIHSeniorHealth, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Web site designed especially for seniors.
Study Finds Improved Cognitive Health among Older Americans
February 25, 2008 -- Rates of cognitive impairment among older Americans are on the decline, according to a new study supported by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) comparing the cognitive health of older people in 1993 and 2002. Higher levels of education were associated with better cognitive health.
Stress Hormone Impacts Memory, Learning in Diabetic Rodents
February 17, 2008 -- Diabetes is known to impair the cognitive health of people, but now scientists have identified one potential mechanism underlying these learning and memory problems. A new study in diabetic rodents finds that increased levels of a stress hormone produced by the adrenal gland disrupt the healthy functioning of the hippocampus, the region of the brain responsible for learning and short-term memory.
Distinguished Scientists Appointed to National Advisory Council on Aging
January 30, 2008 -- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Mike Leavitt announced the appointment of three new members to the National Advisory Council on Aging (NACA). The group advises the National Institute on Aging (NIA), part of the department's National Institutes of Health (NIH), on the conduct and support of biomedical, social, and behavioral research on the diseases and conditions associated with aging.
Gene Variant Found Associated with Fetal Hemoglobin Levels Linked to Moderated Symptoms of Beta-thalassemia
January 30, 2008 -- Beta-thalassemia is a serious, potentially life-threatening disease that affects red blood cells, cells that carry oxygen via hemoglobin throughout the body. As part of the SardiNIA Study of Aging, supported by the National Institute on Aging (NIA), a component of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), scientists have found a genetic variant in the BCL11A gene that can explain why some people with beta-thalassemia seem to be protected from most dangerous symptoms. The findings appear this week in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
Researchers Uncover New Piece To The Puzzle Of Human Height
January 13, 2008 -- In studies involving more than 35,000 people and a survey across the entire human genome, an international team supported in part by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has found evidence that common genetic variants recently linked to osteoarthritis may also play a minor role in human height.
International Effort Finds New Genetic Variants Associated with Lipid Levels, Risk for Coronary Artery Disease
January 13, 2008 -- Environmental and genetic factors influence a person's blood fat, or lipid levels, important risk factors for coronary artery disease (CAD). While there is some understanding of the environmental contribution, the role of genetics has been less defined. Now, in an international collaboration supported primarily by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), scientists have discovered more than 25 genetic variants in 18 genes connected to cholesterol and lipid levels.
Information on "Participating in Clinical Trials" Now Available on NIHSeniorHealth.gov
January 4, 2008 -- What is a clinical trial and how does it work? What are the benefits and the risks? If you are an older adult, should you consider participating in a clinical trial? These and many other questions are addressed in "Participating in Clinical Trials", a new topic just added to NIHSeniorHealth (www.nihseniorhealth.gov).
Older Adults With Mild Memory Impairment Still Benefit From Cognitive Training in Areas Not Reliant on Memorization
November 30, 2007 -- Older adults with pre-existing mild memory impairment benefit from certain forms of cognitive training, according to a study published this week in the "Journal of the International Neuropsychological Society". These findings could indicate the ability for older adults to maintain skills that allow them to carry out daily tasks and lead a higher quality of life.
Training Guide from the National Institute on Aging Helps Older Adults Find Health Information Online
November 27, 2007 -- The National Institute on Aging (NIA) has developed a free training curriculum for those who teach and work with older adults. This Toolkit for Trainers is now available on NIHSeniorHealth.gov.
One in Seven Americans Age 71 and Older Has Some Type of Dementia, NIH-Funded Study Estimates
October 30, 2007 -- A new analysis suggests that about 3.4 million Americans age 71 and older—one in seven people in that age group—have dementia, and 2.4 million of them have Alzheimer's disease (AD).
Scientists Use Shared Genome Data to Confirm SORL1 Gene Linked to Alzheimer's
October 29, 2007 -- A new NIH-supported study used a publicly shared genome dataset to strongly support findings that variation in the sequence of the SORL1 gene may be a second risk factor gene for late-onset disease. Identifying the genes involved in AD ultimately may help determine who may be at greater risk and enable researchers to zero in on pathways to develop new treatments.
Scientists Suggest New Pathway Causing Cell Death in Dementia
September 26, 2007 -- Scientists have discovered a link between a mutated gene and a protein found in dead brain cells of people who suffer from a form of dementia and other neurological disorders.
NIA Offers New Spanish-Language Website
September 7, 2007 -- Accurate, up-to-date information on health issues affecting Hispanic seniors is now available online in Spanish from the National Institute on Aging at www.nia.nih.gov/Espanol. View this news release in Spanish: Nuevo sitio de Internet en español para los hispanos de la tercera edad.
Study Sheds New Light on Intimate Lives of Older Americans
August 23, 2007 -- A majority of older Americans are sexually active and view intimacy as an important part of life, despite a high rate of "bothersome" sexual problems, according to a new report in the Aug. 23, 2007, issue of The New England Journal of Medicine.
New NIA Online Publication Features Health and Retirement Study
August 8, 2007 -- This comprehensive new publication offers a view of older Americans' health, work and economic status, as well as retirement and family lives. It is based on analyses of data from the Health and Retirement Study (HRS), a national survey of Americans over age 50.
New Age Page on Mourning Now Available
August 1, 2007 -- To help older people cope with grief, the NIA has added Mourning the Death of a Spouse to its Age Page series of easy-to-read brochures on health topics and related concerns.
NIHSeniorHealth Offers Tips on How to Talk with Your Doctor
June 26, 2007 -- To guide older patients in speaking with their doctors, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) offers Talking with Your Doctor, a newly released topic on NIHSeniorHealth.gov, a Web site developed by NIH with the needs of older people in mind.
New NIH-Supported Study Characterizes Social Networks of Family, Friends Influencing Obesity
July 25, 2007 -- People wondering about excessive weight gain might look to their relationships with family and friends for one clue, suggests new research reported July 26, 2007, in The New England Journal of Medicine.
Study Finds Mix of Disease Processes at Work in Brains of Most People with Dementia
June 13, 2007 -- Few older people die with brains untouched by a pathological process, however, an individual's likelihood of having clinical signs of dementia increases with the number of different disease processes present in the brain, according to a new study.
Early Results from Alzheimer's Neuroimaging Biomarker Project Show Promise for Faster Study of Therapies
June 11, 2007 -- Alzheimer's disease researchers may be able to reduce the time and expense associated with clinical trials, according to early results from the Alzheimer's Disease Neuroimaging Initiative (ADNI), a public-private research partnership organized by the National Institutes of Health.
Skin Cancer Information is Newest Offering on NIHSeniorHealth Web Site
May 15, 2007 -- Skin cancer is the latest of NIHSeniorHealth's 32 health topics of interest to older adults. The new Web feature defines skin cancer, covers the causes and risks, as well as symptoms, screening and diagnosis.
Can an Omega-3 Fatty Acid Slow the Progression of Alzheimer's Disease?
May 10, 2007 -- NIH-supported researchers are launching a nationwide clinical trial to test whether an omega-3 fatty acid can impact the progression of Alzheimer's disease.
NIA Statement: Early Findings from ADAPT Indicate NSAIDs Do Not Prevent Alzheimer's Disease
April 25, 2007 -- Findings published today from the Alzheimer's Disease Anti-inflammatory Prevention Trial (ADAPT) indicate that the drugs naproxen and celecoxib did not reduce risk for Alzheimer's disease in an analysis of data from a clinical trial sponsored by NIA.
Summer Institute on Aging Research 2008
Program offering new researchers exposure to issues and challenges in research on aging. The Summer Institute features lectures, seminars, and small group discussions in research design relative to aging, including issues relevant to aging of ethnic and racial minorities. Application Receipt deadline extended from March 7th to March 21, 2008.
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Infertility Rates Plummet Despite Delays in Marriages
Update Date: Aug 15, 2013 10:46 AM EDT
In our current society, people have continuously delayed marriage and reproduction in order to accomplish other goals first during their 20s. Since a lot more people are getting married at a later age, others might assume that fertility is greatly affected since getting pregnant becomes more difficult with age. However, according to new federal data that was released yesterday, infertility is falling as opposed to rising.
"When you look at this downward trend, it goes against the popular wisdom of people we all know," said the report's lead author, Anjani Chandra, a health scientist at the National Center for Health Statistics according to USA Today.
The data for this report was collected via face-to-face interviews with 12, 279 women and 10,403 men. Based on data coming out of the U.S. Census, the current median age for a first marriage is 26.6 for women and 28.6 for men. These ages are the highest in U.S. history. The interviews revealed that the percentage of married women between the ages of 15 and 44 who were infertile actually decreased from 8.5 percent recorded in 1982 to six percent from 2006 to 2010. The decline, represented in numbers, is a drop from 2.4 million women to 1.5 million who were infertile. For unmarried women, the infertility rate was 4.9 percent.
The analyst also calculated the rate of impaired fecundity, which is when a woman has difficultly getting pregnant or carrying her pregnancy to full term that results in a live birth. The rate for married women was 12 percent. This rate also did not increase over the years despite what people might think. The researchers of the report stated that in the past, when couples dealt with infertility, they did not have treatment options. Today, however, new medical advances have allowed women to find alternative ways of getting pregnant and having children.
"People seem to think it's going up, when the fact is that it's remarkably stable, despite the preponderance of medical services," Chandra added. "The level of infertility is being counteracted by their pursuit of medical help to have a child. Both together are bringing down the percentage we see as infertile when we do our survey."
Even though women today have a lot of infertility treatment options, they do not come at a cheap price. In an online survey conducted by RESOLVES: The National Infertility Association, a non-profit located in McLean, VA, the analysts revealed that 60 percent of 1,694 people had little or no insurance coverage at all for infertility treatments. The director of the non-profit, Barbara Collura stated that this data set has not been released yet.
The report was from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) National Center for Health Statistics. The survey was conducted as a part of the National Survey of Family Growth.
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The quintet features Tom Gullion, sax and flute, Dave Cooper, trumpet and flugelhorn, Dane Richeson, percussion, Mark Urness, bass and Doug White, piano and synthesizer. Together they blend free improv, original compositions and modern jazz classics in playful, dynamic conversation. Lively Latin, swing and fusion rhythms meet rich melodic and harmonic textures in jubilant and pensive songs. This performance will feature: compositions by band members Gullion, White, Cooper, and Urness; fresh interpretations of modern jazz classics by Wayne Shorter, Freddie Hubbard, Herbie Hancock, and Pharoah Sanders; and spontaneously created pieces.
Doug White performs, composes, arranges, and leads bands in the Madison area. His music career includes international touring, leading a long-standing jazz fusion band featuring drummer Clyde Stubblefield, many years of solo jazz piano gigs, and composing and arranging.
Saxophonist Tom Gullion brings a deep, soulful performance style, a sophisticated avant-garde sensibility, and a quicksilver technique. His varied career has included periods of intense performance and also of introspective creativity. Says Gullion, "I've found my path is to bring music to the people." Tom has released several critically acclaimed CDs including Carswell and Time It Is, among others.
David Cooper is a versatile jazz trumpeter, composer, arranger and educator. His quartet Drift released their first CD in 2020. His performing affiliations also include the Tim Whalen Nonet, many local jazz bands, Madison Symphony Orchestra, the Isthmus Brass, The Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra. He has performed in Beijing, Foshan, Macau, New York, Munich, Vienna, Stockholm, and is a very active soloist/clinician with regional schools, jazz festivals and community ensembles. He is the host and author of the educational blog www.AllThingsTrumpet.com.
Mark Urness is a versatile bassist, composer, and educator. His diverse performance experience encompasses orchestral, chamber, solo, and jazz playing. He was awarded first prize in the International Society of Bassists Jazz Competition. His unaccompanied jazz CD, Foreground, was released in 2009. Bass World magazine described his playing as completely in command of the instrument and the tunes, rife with good ideas, melodic instinct, and groove, not to mention killer intonation on the double stops and chords. Recent performances include chamber music broadcasts on Wisconsin Public Radio, and jazz performances with Bill Carrothers, Danilo Perez, Peter Erskine, and Joe Locke. Mark is associate professor of music studies at Lawrence University in Appleton, WI.
Dane Richeson is recognized as one of the most versatile performers in the percussive arts. Throughout the world he has been featured in such diverse roles as solo marimbist, contemporary chamber music percussionist, world percussion specialist and jazz drummer. Performances have been with such diverse artists as Bobby McFerrin, Gordon Stout, Nancy Zeltsman, Gunther Schuller, Geoffrey Keezer, Joe Lovano, NDR Big Band of Germany, Roscoe Mitchell, Medeski-Martin-Woods, Kenny Wheeler, Danilo Perez, and Lyle Mays. He performs at festivals such as Ravinia, North Sea and Montreux Jazz Festivals, and Beijing Music Festival. Dane is Professor of Music at Lawrence University Conservatory of Music in Appleton, Wisconsin, where he is Director of Percussion Studies. Under his direction, the Lawrence University Percussion Ensemble has released two critically acclaimed CDs, and been awarded various honors. Mr. Richeson has performed on numerous recordings.
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Grandmother discovers she's been growing cannabis by accident
Richard Hartley-ParkinsonMonday 22 Sep 2014 11:49 am
Patricia Hewitson with the cannabis plant which had been growing outside her house (Picture: SWNS)
She doesn't look like your average cannabis grower, but that's what Patricia Hewitson was.
The only problem is that she didn't know it until she contacted a BBC gardening show for help with identifying the mysterious plant.
The 65-year-old from Exmouth, Devon, emailed The Potting Shed programme with a picture of the cannabis but she received a reply saying it had been forwarded on to police.
She was told by police to compost it, take it to the police station, or drop it off at a recycling centre.
She said: 'It was very small at first, about the size of a petunia, with only four leaves. But I watched it grow until it was as tall as me.
The BBC contacted police over the plant but they told her to destroy it and no further action would be taken (Picture: SWNS)
'As it got bigger and bigger I got nervous because it was starting to look a bit suspicious so I decided to contact The Potting Shed for help.
'They instantly confirmed that it was cannabis and they gave me all sorts of advice on how to dispose of it.
'Pippa and Sarah also sent on the pictures of the plant to Devon and Cornwall Police, although they didn't give them my details.
'The police got back in touch with Pippa and Sarah, letting them know that it did look like cannabis but that they wouldn't be pressing charges.
'I don't mind that they contacted the police, they had to do it. It put my mind to rest, knowing that I definitely wouldn't be prosecuted.'
Patricia thinks it grew from a hemp seed which came from a 25 kilo bag of RSPB bird feed.
She said: "I think a seed must have fallen out of my bird feeder and landed in the flowerbed.
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Freezing the cost of a Mezzanine Floor
Chiltern Foods were looking to open up a new food processing and storage area that involved a large complex of chilled fridge and freezer rooms but did not wish to waste this space above these areas and took the advice of HMF to install a mezzanine floor for storage purposes.
Since forming in 1991 Chiltern Foods are the UK's leading sandwich and salad producers in the UK and they needed to expand within the eastern area to complement their current operation in Aylesbury, Oxfordshire.
The solution was a Hampshire mezzanine floor, a free standing structure with columns penetrating the roofs of the fridge and chiller areas including an access staircase, perimeter hand railing and a sliding access pallet gate.
Hampshire Mezzanine Floors also fitted out the first floor offices for Chiltern Foods to suit their operational requirements. The partitioning was a 75mm office partition with sound insulation in the cavity including three bay window modules and the doors were painted to match the existing painted doors in the original building construction.
The mezzanine floor was designed to support pallets weighing up to half a tonne and was designed with minimum bracing to enable efficient usage of the ground floor areas.
The programme was completed in three weeks and the mezzanine floor was installed before the chiller and fridge areas were constructed. HMF completed the project on time and within budget. Hampshire Mezzanine Floors look forward to doing future work with Chiltern Foods.


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Les pâtes molle à croûte naturelle doivent leurs caractéristiques à leur lait, qui est du lait de chèvre. Dans ce lait, la proportion de protéines de lactosérum (PLS) par rapport aux caséines est plus élevée que dans le lait de vache. Les protéines de lactosérum ont des propriétés différentes des caséines : elles sont notamment beaucoup plus thermosensibles et ont un fort pouvoir moussant. Les fromages qui en découlent possèdent des propriétés différentes, aussi bien sur le plan rhéologique que gustatif.

Fromages AOC de France

Banon : AOC depuis 2003, originaire de Provence
Bûche du Poitou : originaire de Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Chabichou du Poitou : AOC depuis 1990 et AOP depuis 2009, originaire de Poitou-Charentes
Crottin de Chavignol : AOC depuis 1976 et AOP depuis 1996, originaire du Centre-Val de Loire
Mâconnais : AOC depuis 2006, originaire de Bourgogne
Pélardon : AOC depuis  et AOP depuis , originaire du Languedoc-Roussillon
Picodon : AOC depuis 1983 et AOP depuis 1991, originaire du Rhône-Alpes
Pouligny-saint-pierre : AOC depuis , originaire du Centre-Val de Loire
Rocamadour : AOC depuis 1995, originaire du Midi-Pyrénées
Sainte-maure-de-touraine : AOC depuis 1990, originaire du Centre-Val de Loire
Selles-sur-cher : AOC depuis 1975, originaire du Centre-Val de Loire
Valençay : AOC depuis 1998, originaire du Centre-Val de Loire

Fomage AOC d'Italie

 Robiola di Roccaverano : AOC depuis 1996, originaire du Piémont

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Ever thought of hitting Alexa up with the question: Alexa, when are we arriving at the moon? That's the question that Alexa might answer soon, at least for itself.
Amazon's AI-driven voice assistant is all set to be on a moon-bound spaceship later this year when a radiation-hardened console would ride along in NASA's Orion deep-space capsule for the Artemis 1 round-the-moon mission.
For the test flight, there aren't going to be any humans aboard which will mark the launch of NASA's heavy-lift Space Launch System rocket. Alexa's voice and Echo's pulsing blue ring will be interacting with operators at Houston's Mission Control for a technology demonstration created by Lockheed Martin, Amazon, and Cisco.
The project is called Callisto (a name that is traditionally associated with a mythological nymph who was a follower of the Greek goddess Artemis).
According to Lisa Callahan, the vice president of Lockheed Martin, "Callisto will demonstrate a first-of-its-kind technology that could be used in the future to enable astronauts to be more self-reliant as they explore deep space."
The mission is extremely critical for Amazon Alexa. In a teleconference, Aaron Rubenson, Vice President of Amazon Alexa explained, "The Star Trek computer was actually a key part of the original inspiration for Alexa – this notion of an ambient intelligence that is there when you need it … but then also fades into the background when you don't need it …"
Alexa is finally getting off this rock after a little more than seven years of its debut.
Rubenson elaborated that his team has envisioned a future wherein astronauts will be able to turn to an onboard AI for access to information for assistance with their core responsibilities and of a future where the astronauts will be able to make their jobs simpler, and more efficient with aid from some form of companionship.
Amazon, under the guidance of Lockheed Martin, the prime contractor for the Orion spacecraft, tweaked the Echo hardware to be more resilient to radiation in the space environment and also tweaked Alexa software to be more attuned with voice commands in a capsule that can noisier than the ambiance of a typical living room.
Callisto also comes with a tablet-based version of Cisco's Webex video conferencing system that has been built-in with a whiteboarding feature that could come in handy for collaboration between Orion's future crews and ground controllers.
The in-space version of Alexa takes advantage of the platform's ability to support voice interactions even if the spacecraft is out of communication with the ground. Local voice control means crews in lunar orbit won't always have to deal with the seconds-long communication gaps that Apollo astronauts experienced.
Rubenson unveiled that there are all the sorts of challenges that their team has been working through to make this demonstration possible. He also added that from a capacity standpoint, their team has also added thousands of new interactions that Alexa can process that are relevant to space and the mission.
It is being anticipated that Artemis 1 will be launched from NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida in March-April. Callisto will be installed at the front of the Orion crew cabin.
The team recently conducted an end-to-end communications test to do away with the bugs. A team of virtual astronauts will also test Callisto beyond the lunar orbit goals such as for the streaming of 720p HD video, sharing a whiteboard, getting readings on spacecraft telemetry, and controlling the cabin lights.
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Cisco is taking care of the security aspects to ensure that they comply with NASA's standards.
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Lockheed Martin, NASA, and Cisco have split the cost of development of the project and have compensated NASA for the space agency's costs after NASA gave a go-ahead for the project.
The infographic traces the procedure for virtual crew interactions with Callisto
As of now, there're no commitments from NASA to include Callisto on the crew flights it's planning – such as the Artemis 2 round-the-moon mission that's scheduled for 2024, or for Artemis 3 moon landing that's set for no earlier than 2025.
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using System;
using System.Collections.Generic;
using System.Linq;
using System.Text;
using Gallio.Model;
using Gallio.Model.Execution;
using Concordion.Api;
using Gallio.Common.Reflection;

namespace Gallio.ConcordionAdapter.Model
{
    /// <summary>
    ///
    /// </summary>
    public class ConcordionTest : BaseTest
    {
        #region Properties

        /// <summary>
        /// Gets or sets the type info.
        /// </summary>
        /// <value>The type info.</value>
        public ConcordionTypeInfoAdapter TypeInfo
        {
            get;
            private set;
        }

        /// <summary>
        /// Gets or sets the resource.
        /// </summary>
        /// <value>The resource.</value>
        public Resource Resource
        {
            get;
            private set;
        }

        /// <summary>
        /// Gets or sets the fixture.
        /// </summary>
        /// <value>The fixture.</value>
        public object Fixture
        {
            get;
            private set;
        }

        /// <summary>
        /// Gets or sets the source.
        /// </summary>
        /// <value>The source.</value>
        public ISource Source
        {
            get;
            set;
        }

        /// <summary>
        /// Gets or sets the target.
        /// </summary>
        /// <value>The target.</value>
        public ITarget Target
        {
            get;
            set;
        }

        #endregion

        #region Constructors

        /// <summary>
        /// Initializes a new instance of the <see cref="ConcordionTest"/> class.
        /// </summary>
        /// <param name="name">The name.</param>
        /// <param name="codeElement">The code element.</param>
        /// <param name="typeInfo">The type info.</param>
        /// <param name="resource">The resource.</param>
        /// <param name="fixture">The fixture.</param>
        public ConcordionTest(string name, ICodeElementInfo codeElement, ConcordionTypeInfoAdapter typeInfo, Resource resource, object fixture)
            : base(name, codeElement)
        {
            if (typeInfo == null)
                throw new ArgumentNullException(@"typeInfo");

            this.TypeInfo = typeInfo;
            this.Resource = resource;
            this.Fixture = fixture;
        }

        #endregion

        #region Methods

        private static ITestController CreateTestController()
        {
            return new ConcordionTestController();
        }

        #endregion

        #region Override Methods

        /// <summary>
        /// Gets the test controller factory.
        /// </summary>
        /// <value>The test controller factory.</value>
        public override Gallio.Common.Func<ITestController> TestControllerFactory
        {
            get
            {
                return CreateTestController;
            }
        }

        #endregion
    }
}

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a history of the buddhist society of wa
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From small beginnings, with inauguration on Vesak Day 1973, the Buddhist Society of Western Australia (BSWA) has grown to be one of the most dynamic Buddhist organisations in Australia. From its inception, the BSWA was culturally diverse. With the arrival of the monks and the increasing participation from the community this aspect became stronger. Complemented by the strong leadership provided by the sangha, the BSWA has equally appealed to the Asian and Western communities and therein lie the secret of its success.
The BSWA has led a pioneering trail in Australia since the 1980s, establishing the first dedicated Buddhist forest monastery in the Southern Hemisphere at Serpentine in the hills southeast of Perth. More recently the first Theravadan Buddhist nuns' monastery in the Southern Hemisphere has been established at Gidgegannup, northeast of Perth.
In 1981, a delegation representing the BSWA travelled to the northeast of Thailand in order to invite monks from the Forest Tradition of the great meditation master Ajahn Chah to come and stay in Western Australia. This would turn out to be a highly fortuitous move. As a result, the then abbot of Wat Nanachat, an Australian monk by the name of Ajahn Jagaro, and another Australian monk, Venerable Puriso came to Perth in 1982.
The two monks took up residence at the house-cum-Buddhist centre in Magnolia Street, North Perth. Conditions there were radically different from the conditions for monks in Thailand where monks were venerated and well supported. Going on an alms round in North Perth would often arouse verbal abuse. Australian society was still not familiar at all with Buddhist monks, and misunderstandings were destined to occur. Unlike traditional Buddhists, Australians new to Buddhism often felt an awkwardness when communicating with th Sangha (Buddhist monks), and part of the role of the monks was to familiarize Westerners with some of the customs relating to the conduct of the monks (e.g. not handling money, not eating after midday, and not coming into contact with the opposite sex).
However, the customs did not form an insurmountable barrier as was demonstrated by the popularity of the teachings given by Ajahn Jagaro. Each Friday evening there were between 70 and 80 people crammed inside the house at Magnolia Street, lining the halls and even outside on the verandah. Daily meditation sessions were also well attended. A regular Newsletter was published from May 1982 to meet demand for Buddhist teachings and inform the community of upcoming events.
The Bodhinaya Forest Monastery in Serpentine came in being in 1983 and was named after Ven. Ajahn Chah Bodhinyana. Through the efforts of Ajahn Jagaro and the newly arrived Ven. Brahmavamso, the monastery has grown from empty forest land to its present state with over 20 monks resident in forest huts each Rains Retreat.
John Bowman, a former paratrooper, was the first to become a samanera (novice) monk to go forth into robes in Western Australia in 1984. A year later he became the first monk to become a fully ordained bhikkhu, taking the name Ariyasilo.
Initially when the BSWA established Bodhinyana Monastery, it was intended to be modelled upon the Theosophical Society's retreat centre having facilities for both monks and lay people. But as the development of the Monastery progressed, Ajahn Jagaro steered its development in the direction of being a dedicated forest monastery with facilities dedicated towards monastic practice with only limited facilities for lay people.
In early 1987, the BSWA purchased a deconsecrated Anglican Church opposite a five acre park. The move to 18-20 Nanson Way, Nollamara took place on 18 April 1987. The official opening took place amidst much pegeantry in November – the Governor of WA was invited along the opening as well as senior sangha from other states and other Buddhist schools. The opening of the new centre was to have very positive impact upon the membership of the BSWA. The re-named Dhammaloka Buddhist Centre has since undergone considerable revovation and expansion with the addition of many facilities including a Dhamma teaching hall.
It was not long until capacity crowds were turning up for the regular Friday night teachings. The regular Saturday beginners' meditation classes were booming too. On one occasion the organisers decided to advertise the meditation classes (which like all the teaching services provided by the BSWA are free of charge) in the West Australian newspaper. Well over one hundred people turned up for the first class at the beginning of the month for a class held in a room that could fit 30 people at a squeeze. No further advertising was ordered. Word of mouth continues to provide a steady flow of beginner meditators to this day.
In 1995 the Spiritual Director of the BSWA and founding abbot of Bodhinyana Monastery took a sabbatical from his duties and later disrobed. Ajahn Jagaro's departure created a leadership vacuum, which went on to be more than adequately filled by his deputy Ajahn Brahmavamso. Ajahn Brahm reinforced high standards of conduct and dedicated meditation practice for the monks resident at Bodhinyana, a quality which flowed on to lay practitioners. He developed a style of teaching that was humourous, sensitive, practical and strongly based on personal realisations. Yet he emphasized the importance of not watering down the original teachings of the Buddha for Western audiences, not being afraid to teach the deeper, more challenging aspects of the Buddha's Teachings. This did not stop his popularity as a Dhamma teacher from growing both amongst the laity and the monks. Meditation retreats were booked out ever more quickly and more monks overseas began to apply to come to train at Bodhinyana for periods of time.
In 1998, the Buddhist Society purchased nearly 600 acres of forested land in the hills northeast of Perth for the development of dedicated forest monastery for nuns. It was the fulfilment of one of the BSWA's stated objectives: to provide the same opportunities and facilities for practice to all disciples of the Buddha's fourfold assembly – monks, nuns, laymen and laywomen. The establishment of Dhammasara as a monastery specifically for nuns is not a modern phenomenon. Rather, it re-establishes a tradition initiated by the Lord Buddha himself.
By the year 2000, Ajahn Brahm would be giving talks overseas to crowds in excess of 3000 in places like Singapore and Malaysia, and the monasteries would be full to capacity during the annual Rains Retreat, having turned down some requests due to lack of accommodation. From 2001, Australian born and Sri Lankan trained nun Ajahn Sister Vayama became the Deputy Spiritual Director of the BSWA in addition to the founding abbott of Dhammasara, taking on the teaching duties including giving talks interstate and overseas.
The high standard of practice and discipline of the Sangha leadership has been the most important factor contributing to success. The fact that the Sangha leadership have been Westerners who've ordained and practiced in an orthodox Theravada Buddhist tradition has given them an appeal to both traditional Asian Buddhists and new Western Buddhists. But there is also an appeal that transcends such cultural perspectives and traditions. That is the strength and vibrancy of the Forest Tradition of Buddhist monasticism, which leads people deep meditative insights and peace. The practical wisdom of the teachers in this tradition appeals to people seeking spiritual progress regardless of the cultural background.
The efforts and self-sacrifice made by lay members of the BSWA from the early days to the present has also been an essential ingredient for success. No individual or group of individuals has dominated the BSWA to serve their own interests. Hence teh BSWA has served the needs of the whole community and has become a haven for Buddhists from many different backgrounds. The lay community has been inspired by the high standards set by the sangha and has sought to keep high standards of its own. Today the community attached to the BSWA remains united in their respect for the sangha and in their practice to develop their own minds.
With interest in Buddhism continually growing and a firm foundation in the practice of Buddhist principles, the BSWA will continue to grow rapidly for many years to come, becoming a source of support for individuals and communities in other parts of Australia and even in other parts of the world.