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Automated Insulin Delivery and Monitoring System for Younger Pediatric Patients Approved by FDA
Author: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) | Contact: fda.gov
Synopsis: FDA approval of MiniMed 670G hybrid closed looped diabetes device to automatically monitor glucose and provide appropriate basal insulin doses for individuals aged 7 to 13 with type 1 diabetes.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today expanded the approval of the MiniMed 670G hybrid closed looped system, a diabetes management device that is intended to automatically monitor glucose (sugar) and provide appropriate basal insulin doses with little or no input from the user, to include individuals aged 7 to 13 with type 1 diabetes.
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The FDA originally approved this device in September 2017 for use in patients 14 years of age and older with type 1 diabetes.
"Type 1 diabetes is a life-threatening chronic condition requiring continuous and life-long management that can be stressful for patients and their caregivers, especially when the patients are young children," said FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, M.D.
"Caregivers and families of young patients with diabetes face unique challenges in managing this disease, in particular the round-the-clock glucose monitoring that can be disruptive to people's lives. Advances in science, technology and manufacturing are contributing to the development of new and expanded uses of products that can help improve the quality of life for those with chronic diseases, especially vulnerable populations, like children. Today we're extending these opportunities to younger children who are especially vulnerable to the impact of this disease, such as the disruptions in sleep that can be caused by the need for frequent blood glucose checks. The FDA is dedicated to promoting policies that support the development of new technologies based on these advances, and to ensuring that the path to market is both efficient and effective."
The human pancreas naturally supplies a low, continuous rate of insulin, known as basal or background insulin.
In patients with diabetes, the body's ability to produce or respond to insulin is impaired. Because the pancreas does not make insulin in people with type 1 diabetes, patients must consistently monitor their glucose levels throughout the day and inject insulin with a syringe, pen or pump to avoid becoming hyperglycemic (high glucose levels). In addition, management of type 1 diabetes includes following a healthy eating plan and physical activity. Type 1 diabetes, also known as juvenile diabetes, is typically diagnosed in children and young adults.
The MiniMed 670G hybrid closed looped system works by measuring glucose levels in the body every five minutes and automatically adjusting insulin delivery by either administering or withholding insulin.
The system includes:
A sensor that attaches to the body to measure glucose levels under the skin.
An insulin pump strapped to the body.
An infusion patch connected to the pump with a catheter that delivers insulin.
While the device automatically adjusts insulin levels, users need to manually request insulin doses to counter carbohydrate consumption at mealtime.
The FDA evaluated data from a clinical trial of the MiniMed 670G hybrid closed looped system that included 105 individuals aged 7 to 11 years old.
Study participants wore the device for approximately 3.5 months and participated in three phases of the study to evaluate both at-home use as well as remote use. That study found no serious adverse events associated with use of the MiniMed 670G and that the device is safe for use in people age 7 to 13 years with type 1 diabetes.
Risks associated with use of the system may include hypoglycemia, hyperglycemia, as well as skin irritation or redness around the device's infusion patch.
As part of this approval, the FDA is requiring the product developer to conduct a post-market study to evaluate device performance in real-world settings in children between the ages of 7 and 13. This device is not approved for use in children 6 years of age or younger and in individuals who require less than eight units of insulin per day.
The expanded approval of MiniMed 670G hybrid closed looped system was granted to Medtronic.
The FDA, an agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, promotes and protects the public health by, among other things, assuring the safety, effectiveness, and security of human and veterinary drugs, vaccines and other biological products for human use, and medical devices. The agency also is responsible for the safety and security of our nation's food supply, cosmetics, dietary supplements, products that give off electronic radiation, and for regulating tobacco products.
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Sepura's Dutch partner Abiom has won all of the tenders recently issued by the country's police to refresh its complete TETRA mobile and hand portable radio stock.
According to Sepura, the company has already deployed over 57,000 SC20 hand-portable terminals, as well as nearly 10,000 SRG3900 mobiles to police in the Netherlands. It has also been awarded the contract to supply over 400 'intrinsically safe' radios, for use in hazardous environments.
Speaking of the agreement, regional director for north central Europe at Sepura, Gary Maughan, said: "We are delighted to continue our long-standing support to the Dutch police. We believe that the SC20 and SRG3900 radio terminals will provide exceptional service to their varied operational needs.
"Working in collaboration with our Dutch partner, Sepura's solution closely matched each tender requirement with a user-friendly package. The radios share a common user interface, ensuring that we can offer our customers a seamless transition to their new devices while minimising officer training."
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P-Hotels Oslo is centrally located in a parallel street to Karl Johans gate. Most of Oslo's major attractions are within easy walking distance. The airport shuttle bus stops close to the hotel.
P-Hotels is a new and innovative hotel concept with high room standard at a predictable rate and in a good location, focus on safety and technology.
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Exposure to kids ups severity of cold infections
Exposure to school-age children raises the odds that a person with lung disease who catches a cold will actually suffer symptoms like a runny nose, sore throat and cough, according to a study just published in the Journal of Clinical Virology.
That finding, the result of a study that drew upon a databank of 1,000 samples of sputum and nasal secretions from people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or COPD, comes as a surprise, says Ann Falsey, M.D., professor of Medicine at the University of Rochester and an infectious disease expert at Rochester General Hospital. Falsey is senior author of the study, which was led by first author Anurag Gandhi, M.D., an infectious disease fellow at the University of Rochester Medical Center.
"Before we conducted this study, I would have expected other factors, perhaps the severity of underlying disease – the state of the patient's general health – to indicate who would actually suffer symptoms from their colds," said Falsey. "Instead, contact with school-age children is the only risk factor we found, and it increases both the risk of infection and also the risk of suffering symptoms once you've caught a cold."
Ann Falsey, M.D.
Many studies, including this one, have found that being around school-age children increases the risk of infection, but the new findings go one step further. Of people who come down with colds, the course of the infection is much more likely to be worse in people exposed to children.
In everyday life, many people have no symptoms and don't even realize it when they catch a cold. It comes as no surprise that Gandhi and Falsey found that more than one-third of people infected with a rhinovirus, the bug that causes most colds, had no symptoms.
But further analysis of the data showed that of those people who were infected, people whose infection turned into real-life symptoms – congestion, runny nose, sore throat, hoarseness and so on – were about twice as likely to have contact with school-age children as people whose infections did not become symptomatic.
While the study was not designed to tease out a possible explanation, Falsey said it's possibly because colds run a bit more rampant in young children. That's because they haven't had many years to build up immunity to the vast family of rhinoviruses that we encounter repeatedly throughout our lives. Children's colds simply tend to be worse; they have more nasal secretions, for instance, as anyone who has tracked a sick child throughout a household will attest.
"We know that kids shed more virus longer when they get a cold," Falsey said. "It may be that your chance of developing cold symptoms is related to the amount of virus you're exposed to, and if you're around small children, you're exposed to more virus. The idea makes sense, but it's speculation at this point."
To avoid colds, Falsey counsels everyone – people with emphysema like those in the study, but everyone else as well – to practice good hand hygiene. That means washing your hands often, especially after you have sneezed or covered your mouth when coughing. Also, avoid touching your eyes and nose as much as possible. And, try to avoid sick children.
"We all know that children are efficient germ-spreading vectors," said Falsey, "and we know that young children oftentimes don't have ideal hygiene habits. It's not unusual for them to accidentally sneeze in your face, for instance. If you have a grandchild who is sick, it may simply be smart to plan a visit for another day."
The study relied upon close monitoring and sampling of 127 people with emphysema who were evaluated six times each during one year. At all visits, nasal secretions were sampled, and sputum samples were obtained when available.
Gandhi and Falsey's analysis of the resulting 1,000 samples of bodily fluids, stored for nearly a decade at minus 112 degrees Fahrenheit, also turned up another unexpected finding. They found that adults who were on home oxygen use were somewhat protected against the added risk posed by schoolchildren. Again, the study was not designed to answer why, since the finding was unexpected. It could be, for instance, that young children were more apt to avoid close contact with adults who were wired up with tubes and apparatus that are scary to many children.
Source: University of Rochester Medical Center
Date Created: October 13, 2012 Date Modified: October 17, 2012
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BitMEX is Closing Accounts of Users From Canada and the United States
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BitMEX, the largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading Volume, in response to the request of regulators and the enforcement of its own rules, is now closing accounts of user from Canada and the United States.
BitMEX has an Office in Hong Kong
BitMEX now has an office in Hong Kong and is not bounded by regulatory rules designed to governed North American based entities. Despite this, the exchange is still facing some major backlash as the exchange still attracts customers from this region.
This is happening despite the fact that the exchange has formally issued warnings making it clear North American and Canadian users are not welcomed on its platform.
BitMEX has also made it known that it lack a comprehensive measure designed to help it detect users from these regions. Even if it does, the use of circumvention mechanisms such as VPN connections and IP change, should be taken into consideration.
In order to comply with the regulatory policy governing crypto exchanges in these regions, BitMEX will have to block users from North America and Canada from accessing its platform.
Also, BitMEX is now required to notify users from "North Korea, Iran, Syria, Cuba, Sudan and Sevastopol in the Crimea" of service termination. This is because these regions are also restricted from getting serviced by the exchange. The rule to block users from this region has been in effect since the fourth quarter of 2018.
AMF and SEC Issued Warnings
The decision to permanently block its Canadian clients was made after a letter from Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF) made it clear that the exchange is committing a criminal offense by offering its services to Canadian users without receiving proper authorization from the country's top financial authority.
According to the AMF's director of media relations "BitMEX is not registered with the AMF and is therefore not authorized to have activities in the province of Quebec. We informed this company that its activities were illegal."
Following the same pattern is the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The SEC has issued a statement in the past making it clear that BitMEX is in direct violation of its financial laws.
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A Beginners Guide to Using PlayStation TV: The Unofficial Guide to Using PlayStation TV
So, you're about to welcome the newest addition to the Sony PlayStation device family into your life - the PlayStation TV. Our prediction is that the PS TV represents a huge step forward for Sony and the beginnings of a much brighter (and cheaper!) cloud-based future for console gaming. PS TV brings together a significant cross section of the PlayStation back catalog in one relatively inexpensive device, thanks to PS3 game streaming through PlayStation Now, Sony's Cross Buy initiative, and PS TV's Remote Play feature, which allows you to stream your own PS4 screen to another television in your house through PS TV. The PS TV also opens up classic PS2, PS3 and PSP games to satisfy older gamers' nostalgia and introduce younger gamers to the games that hooked their parents (and if you're wondering, yes, Final Fantasy VI is still just as great as you remember it being).
This guide will tell you everything you need to know about the PS TV (and then some). There's plenty of information here for total PlayStation newbies wondering what in the world Dualshock is, as well as for seasoned PlayStation players hoping to tie years and even decades of PlayStation experience together through the PS TV.
In Chapter 1: Meet the PlayStation TV, we'll catch you up to speed on the world of PlayStation and give you an overview of the services and accessories that make the PlayStation world turn. In Chapter 2: PS TV Basics, we'll help you unpack and set up your PS TV, navigate it, customize it, and take care of it. In Chapter 3: Gaming on PS TV, we'll go into lots of detail about the various ways you can play with PS TV. Chapter 4: Onboard PS TV Applications gives you a detailed tour of every single application on your device, with tips and tricks for getting the most out of each one. Finally, in Chapter 5: Recommended Games, we'll share some of our favorites with you.
So tell your significant other and your boss that you're going to be unavailable for the foreseeable future as you explore everything PS TV has to offer, and read on to learn how to get the most out of PlayStation TV!


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Latest Oxford vaccine data are positive but raise questions
By Siobhán Dunphy - 26.11.2020
This week, the University of Oxford in the UK and global pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca announced the latest results in the global hunt for a COVID-19 vaccine. On 23 November, the developers reported that their vaccine is, on average, 70 per cent effective based on a preliminary analysis of phase III trial data of the experimental two-dose vaccine.
The analysis is based on 131 COVID-19 cases among more than 11,000 trial participants in the UK and Brazil, up to 4 November. However, something is puzzling scientists: the immunization was more effective in trial participants who received a lower first dose.
While one group of participants received two identical doses of the experimental COVID-19 vaccine one month apart, another cohort received only a half dose followed by the full dose one month later. Curiously, the half dose seems to be more effective – the overall 70 per cent figure is the average of 62 per cent for the full dose versus 90 per cent for the half-dose regimen.
The difference in efficacy might be random, as some scientists suspect. Another possibility is that the full dose might actually blunt the immune response, whereas the smaller initial dose primes the immune system in a way that better mimics a natural infection, says Prof Sarah Gilbert, a vaccinologist at the University of Oxford.
At a press briefing, AstraZeneca's vice-president Mene Pangalos said the company will ask regulators to modify the trial to include the more efficacious dosing regimen. The company has received some criticism as earlier reports did not mention why some study participants received less vaccine in the first dose.
In a statement on Wednesday 25 November, Oxford acknowledged that a manufacturing error had led to half a dose being administered instead of a full one in later phases of its clinical trials. "The methods for measuring the concentration are now established and we can ensure that all batches of vaccine are now equivalent", the statement continued. However, it is now unlikely that Oxford will receive emergency use approval for the relatively small subset of subjects – the half dose has only been given to 2,300 people.
No participants who received the vaccine were hospitalized or developed severe COVID-19 infections. Differences in infection rates between people who received the placebo and the Oxford vaccine suggest that it also may also block transmission of the virus.
How does the Oxford vaccine compare to the Moderna and Pfizer vaccines?
The Oxford vaccine is made of an adenovirus isolated from the stool of chimpanzees that when injected instructs human cells to produce the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein, which then stimulates the immune system and might result in long-lasting protection against the virus. The vaccine, therefore, has the advantage of being stable at refrigerator temperatures, whereas the mRNA-based vaccines of Moderna and Pfizer must be stored at -70 degrees Celcius, presenting obvious logistical challenges.
The Oxford vaccine could also be available more quickly. The company says 200 million doses could be available by the end of 2020 with potential to produce 100 million to 200 million doses per month once production is ramped up.
Experts caution against making direct comparisons with limited data. "We're slightly in danger of rushing to compare apples and oranges," Daniel Altmann, an immunologist at Imperial College London told Nature. "There's a long, long way to go before these data settle down and get reported and published in full."
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Paweł E. Weszpiński (ur. 1971 w Warszawie) – polski geograf, kartograf, historyk kartografii, varsavianista, specjalista w zakresie toponimii Warszawy, harcmistrz i historyk harcerstwa.

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Absolwent Wydziału Geografii i Studiów Regionalnych Uniwersytetu Warszawskiego. Uzyskał stopień doktora nauk o Ziemi w zakresie geografii na podstawie rozprawy pt. Dzieje i analiza dawnych planów Warszawy, napisanej pod kierunkiem prof. Jacka Pasławskiego.

W latach 1996–2013 pracował w Archiwum Państwowym m.st. Warszawy (w Oddziale Kartografii, a następnie po reorganizacji – w Oddziale Opracowania Zasobu). Od 2013 kustosz w Dziale Opracowania Zbiorów Muzeum Warszawy, kurator Gabinetu Planów i Map Warszawy w tym muzeum.

Od 2007 członek Zespołu Nazewnictwa Miejskiego – eksperckiego grona doradczego, powołanego przez Prezydenta m.st. Warszawy, zajmującego się opiniowaniem wniosków i propozycji dotyczących nazewnictwa na obszarze miasta. Od 2019 przewodniczący Zespołu.

Od 2010 jest członkiem Zespołu Historii Kartografii przy Instytucie Historii Nauki Polskiej Akademii Nauk. Był organizatorem ogólnopolskich konferencji historyków kartografii. Członek Zarządu Towarzystwa Lindleyowskiego "Societas Lindleiana", członek Oddziału Kartograficznego Polskiego Towarzystwa Geograficznego.

Popularyzator wiedzy o dawnej kartografii Warszawy, autor wykładów, inicjator i współtwórca wystaw zbiorów kartograficznych i ikonograficznych (m.in. na corocznych Piknikach Naukowych). Autor licznych publikacji o dawnych planach i mapach miasta, współautor serii "Plany Warszawy" opisującej opracowania kartograficzne ze zbiorów Muzeum Warszawy oraz map z dziejów miasta (m.in. opracowań kartograficznych dotyczących przemieszczania się nazw miejscowych, warunków życia w getcie warszawskim).

Instruktor harcerski w stopniu harcmistrza, członek Związku Harcerstwa Polskiego od 1980 – był drużynowym, przewodniczącym kręgu akademickiego, namiestnikiem wędrownicznym hufca i członkiem komendy Chorągwi Stołecznej ZHP, współorganizatorem kursów instruktorskich, twórcą i organizatorem 9 edycji Ogólnopolskiego Przeglądu Piosenki "Bumerang". W 1995–1999 komendant Hufca Warszawa-Żoliborz, obecnie przewodniczący sądu harcerskiego hufca i wiceprzewodniczący hufcowej komisji stopni instruktorskich, od 2006 członek sądu harcerskiego chorągwi. Autor artykułów w miesięczniku ZHP "Czuwaj", odznaczony Medalem Pamiątkowym XXV-lecia tego czasopisma. Członek zespołu Działu Naukowo-Badawczego Muzeum Harcerstwa w Warszawie, redaktor naczelny Rocznika Naukowego "Harcerstwo".

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Odznaczony Brązowym Medalem "Zasłużony Kulturze Polskiej Gloria Artis".

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Ez a szócikk az ausztrál Jason Donovan diszkográfiája, mely 6 stúdióalbumot, 2 válogatásalbumot, valamint 20 kislemezt tartalmaz.

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Egyéb albumok és válogatások
 1989 The Other Side of Jason Donovan (japán kiadás)
 1991 Greatest Hits – #9 UK
 1991 Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (musical soundtrack, with the 1991 London Revival Cast) – #1 UK
 2000 The Very Best of Jason Donovan
 2006 The Greatest Hits – #80 UK

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Craigslist started out in 1995 as a way for one man to let his friends know about various events, and it has turned into the world's largest virtual flea market, with 40 million people from around the world using it each month, according to Socket.net.
However, just like many other successful technological advancement, there are those who utilize the site to scam others. Fortunately, there are several ways both buyers and sellers can protect themselves and have a good experience, the Denver Post reports.
"The problem with Craigslist is that it's just gotten too successful," marketing and consumer affairs professor Prashant Malviya, at Georgetown University, told the news source. "So people are exploiting it for reasons and purposes that go against the spirit in which it was created."
First of all, staying local is key. Sellers should not consider doing business with someone overseas or someone who does not want to see the product in person. Also, always take cash and be careful not to give away any personal information when writing the ad, Socket advises.
"When acting as a buyer or seller, be sure to use a cell phone so your number cannot be traced to your home address. When you meet someone in person, insist on meeting in a public location - a local restaurant, a busy parking lot or a gas station," Thrasher told the news source.
Sellers may want to take this one step further by setting up another email or purchasing a second phone number that will be used exclusively for Craigslist. This way, buyers will not have access to personal emails or cell phone numbers.
When thinking about purchasing something on Craigslist, there are a few tips to consider, including seeing the product first and avoiding wiring money. When deciding where to meet to exchange the money and product, it is advisable for the place to be public - at a busy parking lot, gas station or local restaurant are all great options.
Both sellers and buyers should also notify friends and family about the meeting and bring a friend when possible, the media outlet reports.
On the Craigslist website, there are a series of best practices lists and advice for avoiding scams and fraud. It also advises users to take extra caution when buying or selling expensive items. With all of this in mind, users can enjoy getting rid of old stuff and taking advantage of great deals.


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Gáspár Ladocsi (* 26. Juni 1952 in Nagybajcs) ist ein ungarischer Geistlicher und emeritierter Weihbischof in Esztergom-Budapest.

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Der Erzbischof von Esztergom, László Kardinal Lékai, weihte ihn am 18. Juni 1977 zum Priester und wurde in den Klerus des Erzbistums Esztergom inkardiniert.

Papst Johannes Paul II. ernannte ihn am 18. April 1994 zum Titularbischof von Sebarga und zum Bischof des Ungarischen Militärordinariates. Die Bischofsweihe spendete ihm der Erzbischof von Esztergom-Budapest, László Kardinal Paskai OFM, am 14. Mai desselben Jahres; Mitkonsekratoren waren Angelo Acerbi, Apostolischer Nuntius in Ungarn, und István Seregély, Erzbischof von Eger.

Am 28. November 2001 ernannte ihn Johannes Paul II. zum Titularbischof von Titularbistum Risinium und zum Weihbischof in Esztergom-Budapest. Am 26. November 2010 nahm Papst Benedikt XVI. sein Rücktrittsgesuch an.

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 2000: Großes Silbernes Ehrenzeichen für Verdienste um die Republik Österreich

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With the release of the entry-level luxury crossover EX, Infiniti remains hot on BMW's trail: The all-new G37 coupe already offers substantial competition to the BMW 3-series, and now with this premium crossover SUV concept, Nissan's luxury division is looking to prove itself against BMW's X3.
This relatively new division of entry-level luxury SUVs is becoming quite the craze, and Infiniti is joining in on the fun. These crossover sport vehicles have the advantages of an SUV in a smaller, sportier, more fuel-efficient package—not to mention more luxurious and stylish features.
The Infiniti EX is new from the ground-up, with its inspiration driven from the G35 sedan and G37 coupe. The new EX concept will share chassis components from the G35 and G37 and, if we can infer anything from the G series, will have comparable sport-sedan handling.
When the EX gets to retailers at the end of this year, the car will already be ahead of its competitors with first-ever technological features. Those include Around View Monitor (AVM), which utilizes the cameras mounted around the exterior of the car to reduce blind spots, and Lane Departure Prevention (LDP), which helps drivers maintain lane position if they start to drift.


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> calculate the Sass color functions required to get one color from a base color

Accepts almost all types of color strings, see [color-delta](https://github.com/matiassingers/color-delta) for more info.

Partially extracted from [Sass Colour Function Calculator](http://razorjam.github.io/sasscolourfunctioncalculator/).

## Install

```sh
$ npm install --save sass-color-calculator
```

## Usage

```js
var sassColorCalculator = require('sass-color-calculator');

sassColorCalculator('#BADA55', '#B0BCA7');
// => "lighten(desaturate(adjust-hue(#BADA55, 19.8496), 50.7028), 10.1961)"
```

## CLI

```sh
$ npm install --global sass-color-calculator
```

```sh
$ sass-color-calculator --help

  calculate the Sass color functions required to get one color from a base color

  Example
    sass-color-calculator BADA55 B0BCA7
    => lighten(desaturate(adjust-hue(BADA55, 19.8496), 50.7028), 10.1961)
```

## API

### sassColorCalculator(base, target, [decimals])

#### base

*Required*
Type: `String`

Base color to calculate difference from.

#### target

*Required*
Type: `String`

Target color to calculate difference to.

#### decimals

*Optional*
Type: `String`

Fixed number of decimals in returned values.

## Related
- [`color-delta`](https://github.com/matiassingers/color-delta)

## License

MIT © [Matias Singers](http://mts.io)


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Q: I want to write a compiler; what assembly(x86)/backend do you recommend? uses BISON or no? I'm writing a very simple and small compiler(by my own, I'm not doing course or anything). And I need a help to make some decisions. The first step(I believe), I need to know about assembly to code generation(right?). I'm looking for the better assembly language for it. Better in the sense of easy to do coding/understand good back-end support etc. I have read the HOWTO assembly by LPD where there is several assemblies; but I'm really interested in do AT&T code generation. By the fact that I'm familiar to GNU/Linux, GCC and GCC-like compilers that do AT&T code generation.
do you have other suggestions? if possible explain the advantages on AT&T syntax and back-end(if any).
for a person which never have written a compiler before, too complex to do it without BISON or equivalent? I want to do it by using recursive descent parser(as e.g, DMR and gcc 4.6>, and TCC does).  Also, as it's my first compiler(for non-basic-like and with assembly), I have in my mind that's wrong do it with BISON help.
Tnanks very much.

A: Have you considered writing it to the JVM?  It exists on your platform and (I presume?) will be easier to work with than raw machine ASM.

A: First of all, AT&T vs. Intel is just a matter of syntax. The underlying platforms capabilities are determined by the hardware architecture, not by the syntax. If you want your compiler to be portable, you need to support multiple architectures, but the syntax you use can stay the same. If you use AT&T syntax, you will still have to generate different code for x86 and ARM. There is only one assembly language for each architecture. For example, here's adding two numbers first in Intel and then in AT&T:
mov eax, 1
mov ebx, 2
add eax, ebx

And:
movl $1, %eax
movl $2, %ebx
addl %ebx, %eax

A: antlr is another package worth looking into, i find it easier to use than flex and bison. It also comes with an editor which makes the process even easier. You can use it to generate parsers for multiple languages, flex and bison is c/c++ based. You also define the syntax and parse rules in one file when using antlr, with flex and bison you have to create .l and a .y/.ypp files which can get really confusing when it comes to know what to put in each.
I dont know much about assembly, but there's a free course at Coursera about compilers that teaches about parsing code and compiling it down to assebly. check it out

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My GPA's not spectacular but it's not bad ~3.85. Ideally the score doesn't take me out of the running for too many schools haha.
Worth the re-write? 511 (126, 130, 129, 126) I'm an undergrad so I wouldn't have the bit of extra lee-way a grad student might get. I don't like the fact that I scored low-ish for CP and PS.
Historically, Pharmacology has had higher cutoffs than CAPS. It's not a substantial difference though, and the cutoffs do fluctuate a bit from year to year depending on the strength of that year's applicants.
Well I know of quite a few pre-CAPS & pre-pharmaco (ie second years in the majors) that switched into integrated sciences because they'd rather not deal with the workload of the two programs. I mean for those dead set on med, doing either major isn't taking the path of least resistance, given the volume of content they throw at you in the courses & the amount of time you spend writing lab reports. OP, The general consensus is that Pharmacology has a harder third-year than CAPS, and the opposite is true for fourth year.
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Does Ubc Med Require A General Biology Lab?
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I'm Janice Hamilton, a genealogist and writer. In this blog, I recount the family stories of my ancestors as they immigrated from Scotland, England and Ireland and established new lives in Canada and the United States.
In 1841, when Stanley Clark Bagg (SCB) turned 21, he inherited several properties on the island of Montreal from his mother and his maternal grandfather. It was time for his father, merchant Stanley Bagg, who had been executor of the two estates, to transfer the inheritance into his son's hands.
However, Stanley admitted that he had not kept track of the income and expenses of the estates, which dated from 1835 and 1827. Stanley resolved to sort out the situation. In 1842, Stanley and SCB signed a notarized document in which Stanley acknowledged that he had used the estates' revenues, including rents and property sales -- a sum amounting to 3,000 pounds -- "for his own profit and advantage." He mortgaged several of his own properties to repay his son, with interest.
In addition, Stanley was behind on the expenses for Durham House, the stone farmhouse which he and his wife had received as a wedding present, and where he and SCB still lived. Those debts totalled 350 pounds.
Acknowledging he was in a "precarious state of health and desirous of giving up housekeeping," Stanley gave Durham House to SCB, including furniture, kitchen utensils, farming implements and animals. In return, SCB pledged to pay his father's outstanding household debts, and to look after him. He would pay for his father's food, clothing and servants' wages, and Stanley would have "the use of a good horse." Stanley wasn't ready to give up his favourite means of transportation.
The revelations of these 1842 notarial documents are surprising. As a young man, Stanley Bagg had been engaged in numerous business endeavors, and he had extensive accounting experience. However, the British economy had been in crisis since 1839, so Quebec was in the midst of a recession in 1842.
Stanley's situation was also likely related to his brother Abner's financial distress. In 1823, Abner's hat-making business failed, leaving him heavily indebted, but with no way of going bankrupt in an orderly manner. Stanley tried to help his brother over the years, acting as security for new loans and participating in a series of promissory notes, mortgage arrangements and property transfers. His entanglement with Abner's affairs may have put Stanley's own assets at risk, and he probably wanted to conceal his assets and transfer his properties to his son quickly and quietly.
Stanley Bagg, probably painted about the time of his marriage in 1819.
A year later, Stanley complained he was dissatisfied with the medical care he was receiving. SCB agreed that up to 25 pounds a year could be spent on a medical attendant for his father, if he really needed it. The tone of this notarized document hints that many years of financial strains had affected the father-son relationship. Stanley died in 1853, aged 65.
Research Remarks: When I started going to the archives to research the Bagg family, I expected to find legal documents such as wills and business agreements. I was surprised to find how much these family agreements revealed. All that time I spent scanning fuzzy microfilms and trying to reading old handwriting was well spent.
These agreements are found in the records of notary Joseph-Hilarion Jobin, no. 3537, 8 October 1842, and no. 3556, 2 November 1842, accessed at the Bibliothèque et Archives nationales du Québec in Montreal.
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Q: C#/WPF How can I read "Bindings" from a TextBox (Data gets from a SQL-Table)? I have a question. I search the problem but I didn't find a solution.
Hope someone can help me.
I have a "DataGrid" and in this is a "DataGrid.RowDetailsTemplate". There are "Textbox" they show data from a list binding. And I want to change this data when I click on a button, but I cant read the Bindings so I cant change them. Hope someone know what I mean.
WPF code:
    <dxn:NavBarGroup Name="_navBarOverlay" Header="Benutzerübersicht">
            <Grid Style="{StaticResource GridStyleAccordion}">
                <DataGrid x:Name="userDataGrid" CanUserReorderColumns="True" CanUserResizeColumns="True" CanUserResizeRows="True" RowDetailsVisibilityMode="VisibleWhenSelected" IsReadOnly="True" AlternatingRowBackground="{DynamicResource WihaGrauB}" ColumnWidth="auto" ColumnHeaderHeight="30"   AutoGenerateColumns="False" Grid.Row="0"   Width="auto" Height="auto">
                    <DataGrid.Columns>
                        <DataGridTextColumn Header="Benutzer"  Binding="{Binding Name}" MinWidth="150" Width="2*" />
                        <DataGridTextColumn Header="OperatorID" Binding="{Binding OperatorID}" MinWidth="200" Width="3*"/>
                        <DataGridCheckBoxColumn Header="Aktiv" Binding="{Binding Aktiv}" MinWidth="50" Width="*"/>
                    </DataGrid.Columns>
                    <DataGrid.RowDetailsTemplate>
                        <DataTemplate>
                            <DockPanel>
                                <Image DockPanel.Dock="Left" Source="{Binding ImageUrl}" Height="30" Width="25" Margin="10,0,0,0"/>
                                <Grid Margin="10">
                                    <Grid.ColumnDefinitions>
                                        <ColumnDefinition Width="Auto"/>
                                        <ColumnDefinition Width="*"/>
                                    </Grid.ColumnDefinitions>
                                    <Grid.RowDefinitions>
                                        <RowDefinition Height="Auto"/>
                                        <RowDefinition Height="Auto"/>
                                        <RowDefinition Height="Auto"/>
                                        <RowDefinition Height="Auto"/>
                                        <RowDefinition Height="Auto"/>
                                        <RowDefinition Height="Auto"/>
                                        <RowDefinition Height="Auto"/>
                                    </Grid.RowDefinitions>
                                    <TextBlock Text="Name: " FontFamily="{DynamicResource WihaFontFamaly}" FontWeight="Bold" Grid.Row="1" Margin="2,2,2,2"/>
                                    <TextBox  x:Name="nameText" Text="{Binding  Path=Name, Mode=TwoWay}" Grid.Column="1" Width="150" TextAlignment="Center" HorizontalAlignment="Left" Grid.Row="1"  Margin="2,2,2,2"  />
                                    <TextBlock Text="OperatorID: " FontFamily="{DynamicResource WihaFontFamaly}" Grid.Row="2" FontWeight="Bold" Margin="2,2,2,2"/>
                                    <TextBox x:Name="operatorText" IsReadOnly="True" Text="{Binding OperatorID}" Width="150" HorizontalAlignment="Left" Grid.Row="2" Grid.Column="2" TextAlignment="Center"  Margin="2,2,2,2" />
                                    <TextBlock Text="DeviceID: " FontFamily="{DynamicResource WihaFontFamaly}" FontWeight="Bold" Grid.Row="3" Margin="2,2,2,2"/>
                                    <TextBox Text="{Binding DeviceID}" Grid.Column="3" Width="150" HorizontalAlignment="Left" Grid.Row="3" TextAlignment="Center"  Margin="2,2,2,2"/>
                                    <TextBlock Text="Passwort: " FontFamily="{DynamicResource WihaFontFamaly}" FontWeight="Bold" Grid.Row="4" Margin="2,2,2,2"/>
                                    <TextBox Text="{Binding Passwort}" Grid.Column="4" Width="150" HorizontalAlignment="Left" Grid.Row="4" TextAlignment="Center"   Margin="2,2,2,2"/>
                                    <TextBlock Text="Aktiv:" FontWeight="Bold" FontFamily="{DynamicResource WihaFontFamaly}" Grid.Row="5" Margin="2,2,2,2"/>
                                    <CheckBox Grid.Column="5" Grid.Row="5" IsChecked="{Binding Aktiv}" Margin="2,2,2,2" />
                                    <Button Style="{StaticResource ButtonStyleWIHA}" Click="saveUserPanel_Click" Name="saveUserPanel" Content="Save" Grid.Row="6" />
                                </Grid>
                            </DockPanel>
                        </DataTemplate>
                    </DataGrid.RowDetailsTemplate>
                </DataGrid>
            </Grid>
        </dxn:NavBarGroup>

C# code where the data comes:
     public void ShowAllOperator()
    {
        try
        {
            List<User> users = new List<User>();
            // string sql = "SELECT * FROM wiha_Operators";
            SqlConnection conn = new SqlConnection("Server=127.0.0.1;Database=Wiha;Trusted_Connection=true");
            conn.Open();
            // SqlCommand cmd = new SqlCommand(sql, conn);
            SqlCommand cmd = new SqlCommand("dbo.wiha_operators_SelectAll", conn);
            cmd.CommandType = CommandType.StoredProcedure;
            using (SqlDataReader rdr = cmd.ExecuteReader())
            {

                while (rdr.Read())
                {
                    users.Add(new User() { Name = rdr.GetValue(2).ToString(), OperatorID = rdr.GetValue(0).ToString(), Aktiv = rdr.GetValue(4).Equals(true), ImageUrl = "C:/Users/Jason/Desktop/DeleteIcon.png", DeviceID = rdr.GetValue(1).ToString(), Passwort = rdr.GetValue(3).ToString() });
                }

            }
            userDataGrid.ItemsSource = users;
        }
        catch (Exception)
        {

            throw;
        }
    }

Here I want to change them:
     private void saveUserPanel_Click(object sender, RoutedEventArgs e)
    {

    }

My User list:
     public class User
    {
        public string Name { get; set; }
        public string OperatorID { get; set; }
        public bool Aktiv { get; set; }
        public string ImageUrl { get; set; }
        public string DeviceID { get; set; }
        public string Passwort { get; set; }

    }

Hope you know what I want from you. You miss or didn't understand something? Ask me :)
EDIT
My new User class:
    public class User : INotifyPropertyChanged
    {
        private string _name = string.Empty;
        public event PropertyChangedEventHandler PropertyChanged;
        public string Name
        {
            get { return this._name; }
            set
            {
                if (value != this._name)
                {
                    this._name = value;
                    NotifyPropertyChanged();
                }
            }
        }
        public string OperatorID { get; set; }
        public bool Aktiv { get; set; }
        public string ImageUrl { get; set; }
        public string DeviceID { get; set; }
        public string Passwort { get; set; }

        private void NotifyPropertyChanged([CallerMemberName] String propertyName = "")
        {
            if (PropertyChanged != null)
                PropertyChanged(this, new PropertyChangedEventArgs(propertyName));
        }
    }

I see only the old value.

A: As @Ash suggests, you could use the DataContext of the Button, which is a User object, to access the Item, since it is part of the DataTemplate
private void saveUserPanel_Click(object sender, RoutedEventArgs e)
{
  var user = (sender as Button).DataContext as User;
  if(user != null)
  {
    user.Name = "NewName";
    var active = user.Aktiv;
    // ...
  }
}

Notice that updating the user object in the code behind will not update your UI since Userdoes not implement INotifyPropertyChanged.


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Home Breaking News Albania: The list of participants for FiK58 has been released!
Albania: The list of participants for FiK58 has been released!
As October enters it's last few days, we have been impatiently waiting for Albanian broadcaster RTSH to announce the artists for FiKmas 2019, or by it's official name Festivali i Këngës 58. In the last four years, RTSH has announced the participants for the music competition in late August or Early October. So far we have yet to receive any news regarding FiK58 or who will be competing to be Albania's representative at Eurovision 2020. That is until today, when a list of artists was leaked by Albanian press, and a newly created Instagram account "Eurobooth" started posting unofficial announcements for some of the same artists. RTSH has since confirmed that the list is partially correct, as 5 acts were not confirmed by the Albanian broadcaster. Those artists were Algert Salaj, Arjeta Palushaj, Aurora Kapo, Genti Deda, and Nita Latifi.
Its now official. The list of participants for FEST 58 is out. Tani zyrtare. Lista e plotë dhe e konfirmuar e artistëve për FEST 58!
A post shared by Eurovision Albania ©FFICIAL (@eurovisionalbania) on Oct 24, 2019 at 9:25am PDT
Long time fans will recognize many names on this list, as Olta Boka (Albania, 2008), Bojken Lako and Tiri Gjoci (also backing vocalist for Jonida in Tel Aviv) have competed in the contest before. Many of the artists on this list are new to the FiK contest, but have participated in other Albanian festivals like Kënga Magjike, or are former X-Factor of Voice contestants. The songs and artists were selected by a three person jury consisting of conductor Zani Ciko, singer Soni Malaj, and head of the composition department at the Academy of Fine Arts Dorian Chene. Because of this listing, we will likely have an interesting show ahead of us in December.
Last year, Albania changed up the selection process for FiK by including a night of "Eurovision" styled performances of the entries. After everything was said and done, Jonida Maliqi won the competition and was set to represent her country in Tel Aviv where she placed 17th in the Grand Final.
This post was updated to include the official listing of FiK 58 artists.
What do #YOU think of this potential line-up? Does anyone stick out to you? Share your thoughts with us on our forum HERE or join the discussion below and on social media!
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Heavy Ions and the Fifth Dimension
Princeton Physics Professor and Academy Blavatnik Prize winner Steven Gubser attempts to connect string theory to the real world.
A strange fact about the relation between supersymmetry and Large-Hadron-Collider physics is that the main ingredients were approximately in place 20 years ago or more. There have certainly been advances in the past two decades, both theoretical and experimental. The top quark was a big discovery, although it was long anticipated. The non-discovery of the Higgs boson constrains models of supersymmetry in interesting ways. Theoretical understanding of supersymmetry has deepened considerably, and the range of possible manifestations of supersymmetry at the Large Hadron Collider has been explored much better than it was in the late 1980s. But these advances have been in some sense incremental. Especially now, with the LHC about to start generating data, one has the sense of the whole field holding its breath. But it's been holding its breath a little too long. Supersymmetry is so entrancing that it has survived literally decades of non-discovery without losing its place as the main hope. Alternative theories tend to get calibrated against supersymmetry to such an extent that they start resembling supersymmetry.
Recently, a wholly different route to connecting string theory to the real world has been developed. On the string theory side, it is based on the gauge/string duality. On the real world side, it relates to heavy ion collisions. In such collisions, temperature and density rise so high that protons and neutrons melt into a fluid called the quark-gluon plasma, or QGP. There are ways of understanding this melted fluid that have nothing to do with string theory. The right way to characterize the aim of the field is to make string theory one of several quantitatively useful tools for describing the QGP.
This is clearly a less lofty aim than to produce a theory of everything and reveal the ultimate structure of the physical universe. But, at present, the putative connection of string theory to heavy ion physics has two charming features that are missing in the theory-of-everything side of string theory.
First, the intellectual content on the string theory side is firmly rooted in string dynamics and the gauge/string duality. This is a more direct access to string theory itself than most theory-of-everything scenarios are likely to offer. That's because connections between string theory and LHC physics are mostly mediated through supersymmetry and the low-energy limit of string theory, where all but the lightest string states drop out of the physics. Second, string theory calculations have already been compared to experimental data, with some degree of success. Caution is still very much in order, and there are significant critiques and disagreements about how and whether string theory relates to heavy ion collisions. Nevertheless, this field is producing the closest contact to date between modern string theory and experimental physics.
Reprinted with permission from The Little Book of String Theory, by Steven S. Gubser, a non-technical account of string theory and its applications to collider physics. Published by Princeton University Press.


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The cofounder of Casper wants to make home renovations less hellish
Block Renovation won't just redo your bathroom for you. The new startup will finish it in three weeks, for 25% less than you'd pay a regular contractor.
By Elizabeth Segran 6 minute Read
There is a special circle of hell devoted to home renovation projects. It always seems like such a good idea at first. You flip through Dwell or Architectural Digest and think to yourself, "Wouldn't it be nice to have a trendy, marble-covered bathroom like the one in this photo?"
Then, the nightmare begins: You search for contractors, but they each quote wildly different rates. You go to Home Depot to search for tiles and sink fixtures, but the ones you want are out of stock. The job is supposed to take a month, but it ends up taking three. Random strangers keep showing up at your house to do electrical and plumbing work. The stress of everything sends you and your partner to couples' counseling. When it's all said and done, you've gone over budget by $5,000. But at this point, you don't care. You're just grateful you don't have to shower in an unfinished construction site.
Before and after. [Photo: Block Renovation]
Block Renovation is here to simplify the process. The startup, which launches today, allows customers to pick a bathroom out of a catalog of options designed by interior designers, receive an instant quote, and have that exact bathroom installed within three weeks. The company's renovation will cost about 25% less than if you worked with a contractor yourself–and the work will be done up to commercial grade standard. Block even offers a price match guarantee; its website says the average cost of a bathroom renovation is $19,300, while the average New York renovation is $25,900. Right now, the service is only available in New York and New Jersey, but it will soon be available around the country. And the plan is to quickly expand beyond the bathroom to other rooms, like kitchens.
T. Luke Sherwin and Koda M. Wang [Photo: Block Renovation]
Block was founded by two people who know a lot about industries riddled with complex logistics. T. Luke Sherwin, who cofounded the direct-to-consumer mattress company Casper, has spent the last five years simplifying how mattresses are purchased and delivered. His cofounder, Koda M. Wang, was previously the chief customer officer at Rent the Runway, which allows women to rent their entire closet.
Over the last few years, many startups have launched with the goal of simplifying the process of setting up a home. The Inside and Maiden Home are making custom furniture more affordable; Milo and Made In are making high-end cookware easier to decipher; East Fork and Year & Day will deliver handmade ceramic tablewear to your door in days. But home renovation hasn't seen the same disruption. "The world of renovation is kind of like the Wild West," says Sherwin. "It involves a lot of moving parts. Most homeowners have no idea what things should cost, or what they should even be asking their contractor for."
Until now, startups looking to disrupt renovations have generally focused on just one aspect of that complex process. Sweeten, for instance, matches you to pre-screened general contractors and says it checks in during the process. Remodelmate serves as a middleman between you and your contractor, helping to manage pricing and quotes. And Pro.com serves as a digitally forward project manager for your renovation. Block wants to stand out from the pack by being more comprehensive than its competitors. "A lot of startups have approached home renovation by taking a wide, but not deep approach, like, say, pairing you with a contractor," says Sherwin. "We want to make an end-to-end consumer experience. We take all of the variables in the renovation process, homogenize them, and deliver them to the customer as a package."
First, customers go to the Block website and fill out a generic questionnaire about their renovation. The customer then gets a video consultation with an expert at Block who will talk them through the process. "We have a sophisticated algorithm that takes into consideration 120 variables that go into bathroom renovations," says Wang. For instance, you can specify whether you need to knock down a wall, install a bathtub, or include more shelving, all of which will alter the quote you receive. "It's not the kind of back-of-the-envelope estimate you might get from a contractor," Wang continues. "It's a fairly disciplined and precise number that is within 95% of what the ultimate number will be."
[Image: Block Renovation]
To arrive at this level of accuracy, Block has worked with interior designers to develop several standard looks. Rather than an unlimited number of options, like you might find if you are trying to design a bathroom yourself, Block offers a limited number of bathtub and tiling options. Customers can pick from two aesthetics: a contemporary look and a more classic look. There are customization options, but they're more expensive.
"This may seem like a funny reference, but I think about it a bit like Chipotle," says Sherwin. "The menu could lead to millions of different combinations, but the combinations are all pre-vetted to work well together."
The company buys materials in bulk, which leads to more favorable pricing than you or your contractor might be able to secure by purchasing materials for a single job. Instead, Block is able to negotiate rates that are more similar to large building-scale projects, like apartment complexes.
But to make this model work, Block has also had to find a team of contractors who can be deployed to these jobs. Wang says the company has worked hard to accommodate the needs of these contractors by promising to send them a regular stream of work. Block has pitched itself as a way for contractors to get jobs without the hassle of marketing themselves to customers, managing the purchase of materials, and providing quotes.
"If you put yourself in the shoes of a typical contractor, these guys are all running small businesses," says Wang. "They have to bake in a healthy margin for every job because they don't know whether they are going to get work the following month. For this to work, we need to think of the contractors as our clients, and try to solve problems for them."
Block is a capital-intensive business, since the company had to purchase the materials necessary for the renovations. Sherwin and Wang landed a seed round of $4.5 million led by the VC firm New Enterprise Associates to initially get the business off the ground. The company has been operating in stealth mode for several months, which has allowed Block to execute several bathrooms throughout the New York area. "We have national ambitions," says Wang. "The bathroom is our first product, but over time, we hope to expand to other types of renovation."
For right now, Block's biggest challenge is creating a brand that customers will trust, since the company will be managing every aspect of the renovation process. For homeowners, this means putting their house–and its future value–into the hands of a yet-untested startup. This may appeal to some customers, but many others may be more inclined to trust a contractor that their neighbor or colleague used.
Still, for anyone who has ever contemplated a lengthy renovation, there's something irresistible about the prospect of picking out a bathroom from a website, and having it there, in your house, within a month. It might even save you thousands of dollars in couples' counseling.
Elizabeth Segran, Ph.D., is a staff writer at Fast Company. She lives in Cambridge, Massachusetts


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British Gallantry Awards 1855-2000 by Peter Duckers. Since ancient times soldiers have been honoured for gallantry in battle. Over the years and in different societies such honours have taken many forms byut since the 1850s specific acts of bravery 'in the face of the enemy' by British and Imperial forces have been recognised by the award of a range of wearable decorations. These provide a visible indication both of the bravery of the recipient and of its recognition by the government and nation. This book surveys these British decorations and medals from their origins in the Crimean War of 1854 up to the end of the twentieth century. 2014 edition by Shire Publications Ltd, 64 pages, paperback.


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This past week, the media, large and small, observed the lives of two individuals whose commonalities are strikingly obvious: both in their 20s, both dedicating their lives to serving others, and both living with terminal brain cancer—and the unavoidable prognosis of pain, suffering and a limited life expectancy.
But the contrasts between the two are even more striking. Brittany Maynard, a 29-year-old former teacher, who was recently diagnosed, had chosen to take her life, and did so earlier last week. In my most recent Brief, I offer that suffering, far from being something to be categorically avoided, is, rather, a necessary and even fecund aspect of the human condition. After writing that, I then learned of another person with a similar condition, but with a wholly different story to tell….
Standard arguments in favor of euthanasia include commentary about an individual's right to self-determination because they are going to suffer a decreased Quality of Life, an issue that is at times narrowly defined by physical and mental health parameters, but can more broadly be understood in the context of what constitutes for many, a life worth living. Philip Johnson's choices following his diagnosis have afforded him what some might call an exceptional quality of life: serving others in the midst of seeking his own answers. Still, others will argue that just because Philip Johnson has been lucky enough (he would say blessed) to beat the odds for now, thus allowing him to further his education and pursue his vocation to the priesthood, this doesn't change the fact that he will eventually lose the battle and suffer a humiliating demise in functioning that, to many, seems pointless and dehumanizing—and a drain on his family, his friends and on society. Yet, to call his past several years pointless would be to invalidate not only his experiences, but those of the lives he has touched along the way.
In his open letter to Brittany, Philip refers to her mother's mention of an immediate hope for a miracle. He states "My response to my diagnosis was the same – I hoped for a miraculous recovery so that I would not have to deal with the suffering and pain that was likely to come. However, I now realize that a 'miracle' does not necessarily mean an instant cure." It means, in part, being able to recognize a life worth living.
Brittany seems to express this same need to have meaning in her life through her farewell message: "Goodbye world. Spread good energy. Pay it forward!" (Paying it forward is the concept that involves doing something good for someone else, in response to a good deed done on your behalf.) Seemingly then, she believes that her decision to control her own death was a good for which she hopes others will do positive deeds in return. (The nonsensicalness of this is evident it seems even to her, as in her second video Maynard said she hoped her mother does not "break down" or "suffer from any kind of depression." Good deeds should not yield such results.) Thus, at some level, she realizes that her action has the potential for some pretty destructive consequences. She, like many, may have feared that her family or friends would not be capable of providing her care and comfort, or perhaps she even doubted whether she was worthy of such love. In either case, what is lost is the opportunity for family and friends to learn to give, to stretch themselves when and if necessary, and to lovingly care in way they may have never been so asked before, enhancing all of their lives in the process.
Quality of life is not an abstract notion of excellence or worth. It is, rather, a concrete notion that requires, most of all, life to be lived. Quality then becomes an aspect that can be realized in multiple ways, not merely by some standard of living that is knighted by western societies, but even more so by the relationships and communities which are touched by the gift of self and the goodwill of the life lived.
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Soleckshaw- Solar Power Motorised Rickshaw [Innovation]
Now after over 100 years of the rickshaw era, scientists at Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), New Delhi have found a pollution-free solution to end the bane of this large populace by developing solar electric rickshaw, named as 'Soleckshaw'. It is a rickshaw that is driven partly by pedal and partly by electric power supplied by a battery that is charged from solar energy. The initiative has come as a small step towards improving life of 800 million people who are living below the poverty line, including 8 million rickshaw-pullers. Though auto rickshaws, vehicles driven on fossil fuel, are also an economical means of transport and are used by millions of commuters, soleckshaw with its zero carbon footprint promises cleaner environment, providing quality of life for rickshaw-pullers without any reliance on fuel.
Soleckshaw has been developed by a team of scientists at CSIR national laboratory (read our earlier coverage), Central Mechanical and Engineering Research Institute (CMERI) in Durgapur, West Bengal. The CMERI team has designed it to be a stable and safe vehicle which can be driven economically. The pedicab is motor-assisted and therefore is likely to be driven easily both on plain area as well as uphill, without any risk of imbalance which currently all rickshaws suffer from. The override mechanism on the rear axle ensures that both the rear wheels supply equal traction, making up for the balance of the vehicle and ease in taking turns. One of the main aims of soleckshaw is to reduce the effort required to pull a rickshaw. The 36V motor has been used to 'assist' the driver in pedalling. Even though it may not relieve him of pedalling, it will definitely make the task almost effortless for him.
So how does the entire machinery work? There is a brush less direct-current (BLDC) motor controller at the centre of the soleckshaw's handle. After the connection is established, the driver needs to start pedalling the soleckshaw and then rotate the throttle to get the power at the front wheel. Near the throttle on the right handle a push button is provided to select between two drive modes. The driver can first pedal and then turn the throttle to get assistance from the BLDC motor while pedalling or he could use the throttle first for minimal assistance from the motor and then begin pedalling.
The new pedicab with seating capacity of two passengers and a payload of 200 kg (including the driver) is expected to speed up to 15 kmph. The rear wheels of soleckshaw are manually driven while the front wheel is driven by BLDC electric hub motor which is mounted on the wheel. The motor, which weighs approximately 5 kg, is powered by 36V, 18AH lead acid battery which is charged by solar energy.
What is interesting to note is that Soleckshaw vehicles will be used to ferry Common Wealth Games' athletes and finance minister has even proposed to provide concessional excise duty of 4% to the vehicle.
What's your take on this innovation?
Also see: Samman Foundation – Bringing structure to the Rickshaw Industry (Rick is an OOH Panel)


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The Stars of Veep Really Love Those Trump Impeachment Rumors
At the Peabody Awards, Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Timothy Simons made their feelings about the current president pretty clear.
By Yohana Desta
Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Timothy Simons speak on stage at the Peabody Awards on May 20, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by Brad Barket/Getty Images for Peabody)By Brad Barket/Getty Images for Peabody.
Only one show could have prepared Americans for the unraveling circus otherwise known as the Trump administration—and that's Veep, the brilliant HBO comedy starring Julia Louis-Dreyfus as a scattershot vice president turned bitter ex-president. Unlike serious political fare like House of Cards, Veep has offered a comic view of what it's like working in the White House, highlighting the daily gaffes and bumbling fools that make the real D.C. go 'round.
On Saturday night, the Emmy-winning series was honored for its spectacular humor and real-world accuracy with a Peabody Award. Stars Timothy Simmons and Julia Louis-Dreyfus attended the ceremony at Cipriani Wall Street in New York City to pick up the statuette, which was presented to them by Senator Al Franken. The politician jokingly called himself a "nut job" in his opening remarks, a sly reference to recent reports that Trump labeled former F.B.I. director James Comey with the same epithet (right after firing him, of course).
In her speech, Louis—Dreyfus thanked Franken, wishing him strength and luck in the upcoming years, months, and weeks of the Trump presidency—though "preferably," she said, it will be "weeks." Impeachment murmurs have picked up in the last few days as a series of explosive new reports about Trump's alleged ties to Russia have come to light, with politicians like Senator John McCain comparing the storm to the Watergate scandal. Given Louis-Dreyfus's cheeky speech comment, it's pretty clear where she stands on rumblings of a potential Trump impeachment.
Timothy Simons, on the other hand, has made it even more obvious how he feels about the impeachment rumors. On the red carpet at the Peabodys, he chatted with Vanity Fair about what he thinks Veep's cutthroat Selina Meyer (Louis-Dreyfus) would advise Trump to do at such a precarious time.
"He's a coward," Simons said of the president. "[Selina's] advice would be 'Sell out every single person underneath you as fast as you can to keep your office.'"
As far as Simons knows, that's what's happening right now. "I would say over-under 31 and a half days, you're gonna start seeing him point out specific people and just start throwing them under the bus."
Simons, who plays the gormless White House liaison turned New Hampshire representative Jonah Ryan, also deduced which current politician is most like his loathsome Veep character.
"I would say Ted Cruz, because they are [both] charmless and universally loathed," he said. And even though the Texas senator is "incompetent and awkward and weird," he's still somehow managed to fail "ass upward into this ridiculous power because he has this voter base behind him that people sort of begrudgingly have to pay attention to."
When Simons was doing research for Veep, he spoke with various staffers and congress members, and ended up hearing a rather cutting joke about the onetime presidential candidate: "If you killed Ted Cruz in the middle of the Senate, you wouldn't be able to find a witness—because everybody hates him."
If that doesn't sound like a Veep joke in the making, nothing does.
Why Are Fictional Vice Presidents Always the Worst?
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Frank Underwood, House of Cards
Obviously. Ever since House of Cards premiered in 2013, Kevin Spacey's Frank Underwood has become synonymous with Machiavellian gall. Back in the series's early days, before he was a manipulative Commander in Chief, Frank Underwood was a scheming congressman who eventually finagled his way up to V.P. As fans have learned over the course of four seasons, there aren't many things he wouldn't do to get ahead: lying, bribery, and murder are all on the table. In fact, a combination of the three is how he eventually gets to be president in the first place. Worst Moment: Probably that time he killed Zoe Barnes (Kate Mara) by throwing her under a moving train. But honestly, it's only one of many.
Yohana Desta is a staff writer at Vanity Fair.
Schemers, philanderers, and murderers abound.
By Laura Bradley
Unsolicited Advice
Veep's Matt Walsh Has Some Advice for Sean Spicer
The embattled press secretary could use the help.
By Vanity Fair
My Grams
Veep's Timothy Simons Was Once a Cater-Waiter for Frances Bean Cobain
The actor also relives nightmares from his childhood for Vanity Fair's "My Grams."
By Erika Harwood


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Music, Singles, The Revue	— February 14, 2018 at 5:00 am
Melodic Tonic '18 February 14th
by Hollie Daugherty
The Valentine's Day edition of the Melodic Tonic isn't full of love songs. Instead, these five tunes from artists in the USA and UK offer upbeat fare that moves your heart, body, and soul. We kick things off with one of indie music's hottest groups.
Mt. Joy – "Dirty Love" (Los Angeles via Philadelphia, USA)
RIYL: The Lone Bellow, The Lumineers, The Head & The Heart
Los Angeles-based indie folk-pop band Mt. Joy are riding on Cloud Nine lately. Between touring with Neko Case, performing on Conan O'Brien, and announcing a spring tour with The Head and The Heart, their star just keeps shining brighter. Their debut album arrives next month, and they have shared another irresistible single from it.
"Dirty Love" is a crowd-pleasing highlight from their live show – a feat that's especially impressive since this is a ukulele song. The song shines thanks to its delicate juxtaposition between a bright melody and darker lyrics that deal with emotional maturity. It's powerful yet playful, and impossible to get out of your head. If you missed the earlier Mt. Joy singles we have shared recently ("Silver Lining" and "Jenny Jenkins"), this is the song that will make you fall in love with them.
The band's self-titled debut arrives March 2 from Dualtone Records with pre-orders from the label and Bandcamp. Their upcoming North American spring tour begins March 8 in Los Angeles and includes dates supporting Anderson East and The Head and The Heart.
Mt. Joy are Matt Quinn, Sam Cooper, Michael Byrnes, Jackie Miclau, and Sotiris Eliopoulos.
Dan Stock – "Baby Valentino" (London, England)
RIYL: Spoon, Elvis Costello, Matthew Logan Vasquez
An emerging British singer is positioning himself to usurp Spoon's Britt Daniel as king of the bittersweet indie pop song. Armed with fierce hooks and melancholy chords, Dan Stock delivers a knockout punch with his "Baby Valentino" debut single. As he sings about taxi rides and casinos, you can hear equal amounts of Spoon and master pop craftsman Elvis Costello. You also hear plenty of longing and frustration. Those minor-key chord changes tug at your heart as the melody takes up permanent residence in your head. Be prepared to have this one on constant repeat. It's so insanely catchy that you can play it a few dozen times in a row and love it more with each spin.
The wise folks at London indie label Heavenly Recordings know what they're doing in signing this guy. They will release his debut EP, Take It Too Far, on March 26. You can pre-order it on iTunes or grab this single now from Bandcamp.
Santoros – "Turn Your Back on Me" (Los Angeles, USA)
RIYL: Mac DeMarco, Chicano Batman, Tijuana Panthers, Ty Segall
"Turn Your Back on Me" may not seem like an ideal song to share on Valentine's Day. But you have to admit, the lyrics "you took my heart right out of my chest" are appropriate for the occasion.
This mildly psychedelic ballad is a serenade from Mexican-American indie rockers Santoros, so maybe it's their Valentine's Day gift to fans. After all, this is a day when you are either with someone you love or are reminiscing about "walking in the rain" with a former flame. If you fall into the latter category and you want to spend this holiday be-bopping to some infectious indie surf-garage-punk-pop fare, Santoros have the perfect soundtrack for your day.
This single is from their new EP, BAD HABITS. This follow-up to their 2016 full-length, El Perdedor, is out today on Bandcamp from Burger Records.
Santoros are: Adolfo Canales Garcia (guitar), Carlos Precichi (guitar/bass/vocals), Diego Pietro (keys/vocals), Jossef Virgen (vocals), and Marco Rocha (drums).
Mamas Gun – "Strangers on a Street" (London, England)
RIYL: The Dap-Kings, Antibalas, James Taylor
How have London indie soul five-piece Mamas Gun escaped our notice? We pride ourselves in discovering emerging talents when they release their first single – not when they're about to drop their fourth album! Despite having missed their early days, these guys are clearly impressing us with their newest single.
"Strangers on a Street" features smooth vocals contrasted by a scorching horn section. A steady fire builds in the first verse that only gets hotter with the chorus. While the lyrics "We were hungry, we were young, we were dreamers" are infused with nostalgia, you can't help but feel propelled forward by the vibrant rhythms that drive the song's many layers. The mellow vibes recall the smooth crooning of James Taylor infused with the New York City grit of The Dap-Kings and Antibalas. It's a potent blend that will have you grooving along.
Their new album, Golden Days, arrives via Candelion Music on May 18.
Mamas Gun are Andy Platts, Cameron Dawson, Chris Boot, Davie Oliver, and Terry Lewis.
Gold Casio – "Love vs Logic" (Portland, USA)
RIYL: Blondie meets Empire of the Sun
It's nearly impossible to keep up with all the great indie bands emerging from the Pacific Northwest: new artists release albums daily that vie for your attention. Some grab your attention briefly; others, like Portland's Gold Casio, keep you mesmerized with their infectious grooves.
You can try to resist the synth-driven potion they brew up on "Love vs Logic" – but let's face it: you just can't. This song intoxicates you from the first notes. The opening beats lure your feet; soon your hips and shoulders follow. Then the disco fever fires on a cellular level and your body has no choice but to surrender.
Look for the band's forthcoming album, Sinners, when Freakout Records releases it on April 20. In the meantime, you can find the band's previous releases on Bandcamp.
Gold Casio are: Ela Ra (vocals), Brock Vesvius Cassian (vocals/keys), Julius Cassian (vocals/bass/keys), and Saint Siris (vocals/bass/guitar/synths).
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Author: Hollie Daugherty Hollie is a diehard music junkie ever in pursuit of the next sonic high. When she isn't attending concerts & festivals (or writing about the great new bands she's into), she's planning her next adventure – to a concert or festival, of course. She thinks Bryan Ferry was wrong: love isn't the drug; music is.


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