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Q: Swift Detecting a Change in a Textfield from a .xib file My issue is that I have a textfield inside of an expandable table view, which is dictated by a cellDescription plist. In this table view, when the address portion is expanded, a textfield pops out where a user can input an address. The user must hit return (or enter) on the keyboard in order for the address to be saved. I was wondering if there was a method to detect a change in the textfield that can continuously update the textfield value, such that the user will not have to enter return to save the address. Below is how my code is currently structured, but I am confused because the textfield is not inside the regular view controller, but in an external xib file.
func configureTableView() {
    tblExpandable.delegate = self
    tblExpandable.dataSource = self
    tblExpandable.tableFooterView = UIView(frame: CGRect.zero)
    tblExpandable.register(UINib(nibName: "TextfieldCell", bundle: nil), forCellReuseIdentifier: "idCellTextfield")

}

func tableView(_ tableView: UITableView, cellForRowAt indexPath: IndexPath) -> UITableViewCell {
    let currentCellDescriptor = getCellDescriptorForIndexPath(indexPath)
    let cell = tableView.dequeueReusableCell(withIdentifier: currentCellDescriptor["cellIdentifier"] as! String, for: indexPath) as! CustomCell

    if currentCellDescriptor["cellIdentifier"] as! String == "idCellTextfield" {
        cell.textField.placeholder = currentCellDescriptor["primaryTitle"] as? String
        valueOfInterest = cell.textField.text!

    }

    cell.delegate = self

    return cell
}

func textfieldTextWasChanged(_ newText: String, parentCell: CustomCell) {
    let parentCellIndexPath = tblExpandable.indexPath(for: parentCell)

    var address = ""

    address = "\(newText)"

    ((cellDescriptors[0] as! NSMutableArray)[11] as AnyObject).setValue(address, forKey: "primaryTitle")
    location = (((cellDescriptors[0]) as! NSMutableArray)[11] as! NSDictionary)["primaryTitle"]! as! String
    tblExpandable.reloadData()
}

A: Here you have text field in your CustomCell. So set an outlet of the text field in CustomCell class as:
    @IBOutlet weak var textField:UITextField!

Then set the CustomCell class as delegate of the textField and implement the required delegate method of the textField to detect the change in the value of textField.

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Today's Give-Away is for a Prim & Posh Lanyard in Sapphire Blooms. The lanyard will be offered in the new fall line for $8.
Ben has been obsessed with keys lately. He's got a lanyard on order.
Lanyards are great for holding ID tags or keys. So, our entries today have to do with keys. Tell me about the first key you owned. What was it to?
ooooooo... Look at me and my bad Senior self.
Mine started up a white 1987 Grand Am. Oh, how I miss that sweet ride. I got it for my 16th birthday, and then worked at Pizza hut to make the payments. (I thought I was all big stuff because I had a car payment. If only life was that easy again! HA!) Oh, the memories I had in that car. Cruising town with my friends, the heater core exploding and filling my car with black smoke that resulted in me and 4 other girls bailing and running screaming down the highway..... OH! We must not forget the day our softball team won some tournament. We decided such a feat needed a caravan through town. I rear-ended one of my teammate's car. With 2 girls hanging out the sunroof.
Not one of my finest moments, for sure.
But, I loved that car. The accident left one of the headlights duck-taped on, and the driver's side door stopped working (so I had to go all Dukes of Hazard style.) Eventually the sunroof leaked, the horn fell off, and the radio died. It didn't matter; she rocked anyway. I still miss her.
What was your key to?
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The Latest: Report says FBI warned of plans for the assault
DC National Guard stand outside the Capitol, Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, after a day of rioting protesters. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
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The Latest on the fallout from the attack of the U.S. Capitol by a mob of pro-Trump loyalists (all times local):
According to a report in The Washington Post, the FBI had warned that extremists were preparing to come to Washington, attack Congress and engage in "war."
The report says the warning was issued internally by the FBI's field office in Norfolk, Virginia, a day before the violent riot at the U.S. Capitol.
The warning directly contradicts statements from the Justice Department and FBI officials that they had no intelligence to suggest a storming of the Capitol.
The Post says the memo described how people had been sharing maps of the Capitol's tunnels and discussing rallying points to meet up to travel to Washington. The newspaper reported that the document detailed posts calling for violence, including that "Congress needs to hear glass breaking, doors being kicked in, and blood from their BLM and Antifa slave soldiers being spilled."
It also said to "go there ready for war."
The Associated Press has not obtained the document. The FBI did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer said the violence at the Capitol shows the need for the Senate to swiftly confirm Joe Biden's national security team on the first day of his administration.
Schumer said in a letter to colleagues that the deadly Capitol riot by a mob loyal to President Donald Trump last week was "one of the darkest days in all of American history."
He said Biden will need "key national security positions on Day One."
The Senate often confirms some nominees on Inauguration Day, Jan. 20, but this year the Senate will also likely be convening Trump's impeachment trial. The House is set to impeach Trump this week on a sole charge of inciting insurrection in the violent riot.
Schumer wants the chamber to swiftly take up those nominees for secretary of defense, secretary of homeland security, secretary of state, attorney general, and others.
Schumer outlined the party's agenda, vowing to push ahead on Democratic priorities.
Ahead of impeachment, the House is speeding ahead to oust President Donald Trump from office, warning he is a threat to democracy and pushing the vice president and Cabinet to act first in an extraordinary effort to remove Trump in the final days of his presidency.
— House speeding to impeach Trump for Capitol 'insurrection'
—Analysis: Trump abdicating in the job he fought to keep
— FBI warns of plans for nationwide armed protests next week
A total of 15,000 National Guard members have now been activated and will deploy to Washington, D.C., to help provide security in the run up to the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden.
The number of Guard members coming in from other states has been growing, amid escalating fears of more violent protests in the wake of the deadly riot at the U.S. Capitol last week.
Army Gen. Daniel Hokanson, chief of the National Guard Bureau, was given the authority to tap up to 15,000 Guard, but he has said that requests for assistance from the Secret Service, the U.S. Park Police and the Capitol Police have been increasing this week.
The Army also said Tuesday that officials are working with the Secret Service to determine which Guard members may need additional background screening. Rep. Jason Crow, D-Co., had asked Army Secretary Ryan McCarthy to have the Army's Criminal Investigation Command screen Guard members coming in to ensure they were not "sympathetic to domestic terrorists."
The Army said CID will not be reviewing all the Guard, but some members may be subject to additional background screening. Traditionally, those who get within close proximity to the president -- or in this case the president-elect — are checked more closely.
So far, officials said they have not yet identified any Guard members who participated in the protests, but investigations are ongoing.
In a statement, the Army said the D.C. National Guard is also giving troops additional training as they arrive in the city, so they know to identify and report any extremist behavior to their commanders.
The Army also said it is working with the FBI to identify people who participated in Capitol attack, adding, "any type of activity that involves violence, civil disobedience, or a breach of peace may be punishable under the Uniform Code of Military Justice or under state or federal law."
Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer is calling on the FBI to add anyone identified breaching the Capitol during last week's violent riot to the federal no-fly list.
Schumer sent a letter Tuesday to FBI Director Christopher Wray, saying the attack on the Capitol as Congress was voting to affirm President-elect Joe Biden's win was "domestic terrorism." He said those who stormed the Capitol should qualify as "insurrectionists for the No-Fly List."
Schumer told Wray that they must also be fully prosecuted to the full extent of federal law. The letter was obtained by The Associated Press.
The federal no-fly list is part of the U.S. government's Terrorist Screening Database and prohibits anyone who "may pose a threat to civil aviation or national security" from boarding a commercial aircraft. Generally, in order to be placed on the list, the government must have information that the person presents "a threat of committing terrorism" to the aircraft or the U.S. homeland or U.S. facilities.
The no-fly list is one of the government's most controversial post-Sept. 11 counterterrorism programs.
President Donald Trump is taking no responsibility for his role in fomenting a violent insurrection at the U.S. Capitol last week.
A Capitol police officer died from injuries suffered in the riot, and police shot a woman during the violence. Three others died in what authorities said were medical emergencies.
Speaking to reporters before traveling to Texas on Tuesday, Trump says his remarks to supporters last week were "totally appropriate."
Minutes before his supporters stormed the Capitol, Trump encouraged them to march on the seat of the nation's government where lawmakers were tallying Electoral College votes affirming President-elect Joe Biden's victory. Trump, for months, had also spread baseless claims that the November election was fraudulent, despite his own administration's findings to the contrary.
As rioters were still in the Capitol, Trump released a video seemingly excusing the events, saying of the rioters: "We love you. You're very special."
President Donald Trump told reporters Tuesday at the White House that the prospect of impeachment is causing "tremendous anger" in the nation. But he said he wants "no violence."
The president spoke as he left for Texas to survey the border wall with Mexico. His remarks were his first to reporters since the Capitol attack.
On impeachment, Trump said it's "a really terrible thing that they're doing." But he said, "We want no violence. Never violence."
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A former Minneapolis police officer who held his knee to the neck of George Floyd for minutes will be tried separately from three other former officers accused in his death
House races to oust Trump as he says effort angers nation
Impeachment ahead, the House will first try Tuesday to push the vice president and Cabinet to act even more quickly to remove President Donald Trump from office
The Trump administration is asking states to speed delivery of COVID-19 vaccines to people older than 65 and others at high risk by no longer holding back the second dose of the two-dose shots
It's already shaping up to be a year of the electric car in Europe
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Bodies pile up at crematorium in Germany's virus hot spot
1st US execution of female inmate in 67 years halted
After frosty few days, Pence, Trump appear to reach détente
Trump heads to Texas border in final days to showcase wall
Malaysia's king has approved a coronavirus emergency that will suspend parliament and halt any bids to call early general election in a political reprieve for embattled Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin
Nevada is making changes to its distribution plan for coronavirus vaccines in an effort to get shots into residents' arms more quickly
Police say there will be no public access to the grounds of the U.S. Capitol for the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden after a violent riot at the Capitol last week
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The Latest: 2 Capitol Police officers suspended after attack

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Q: How do I share a JIRA dashboard with one customer? I've set up a dashboard for one of our customers and I'm trying to find the best way to share it with them. The customer should have an account in the system, I do not want the dashboard to be publicly visible and I do not want the customer to have access to anything other than the dashboard.
I have created an account for them in the system, but I cannot work out how to configure the groups, roles and permissions appropriately. Can anyone provide some guidance here?

A: Define a JIRA group named customerA
Add your customer's userid to the group
Create the dashboard
Share the dashboard with the group
Share the dashboard with users of a project, or a group such as mycompany-staff. Not jira-users though since everyone will be in that group.


Let me be blunt for a second. "Blade Runner" never needed a sequel. Yes, I know. It's a tired statement, I get sick of hearing it too. You could argue most movies don't need sequels. But "Blade Runner" really did not need one, more so than others, and there are a number of factors contributing to that fact. Not the least of which is ambiguity. Pure, and simple. A lot of it's strength is predicated on it, though it does vary depending on the version. But therein lies another hurdle, trying not to alienate those who canonize different cuts of the film, as it is infamous for. Not to mention matching its massive influence to both dystopian storytelling and cyberpunk culture. "Blade Runner" was lightning in a bottle, and a lot of its success, while warranted, is almost comically inadvertent.
Regardless, here we are. 35 years later, helmed by Denis Villeneuve ("Arrival"), of whom I have been a large fan of up until this point. Blade Runner 2049 picks up three decades after the events of the original film, Tyrell Corporation has been bought out, Replicants were prohibited and later reinstated under stricter policy and cities have become gridlocked and towering as populations have been exponentially increased. We follow our protagonist Officer K (Ryan Gosling, "The Nice Guys"), who is revealed to be a Replicant Blade Runner very early in the film, effectively avoiding treading that same ground again. This plot point is very matter of fact and necessary to elaborate on some of the film's themes. I won't give anything else away.
Through K, we see how the political climate of this world has changed in years proceeding and in some ways, has not changed at all. Through his work, we see the conflict in pursuing and "retiring" his own kind, as well as accentuating the existential quandaries between humans and Replicants alike. Especially in the wake of evolution. There is a change found in Replicants that could unravel societal stability and provoke riots, even war. K investigates its validity off the books. This isn't the first time I've been as vague as possible, and just like before there is a reason for it. There is a lot to reveal, and the marketing refused to show its hand.
What is shown in full glory is Roger Deakins' spectacular cinematography. And believe me, the film will let you know it. The entire film's aesthetic is rich and textured, but still appropriate for the universe. There are echoes of the world we knew decades prior, but things have naturally evolved and shifted, but not to a point where it's unrecognizable. It even replicates the original's thematic throughline with a fresh set of eyes without outright repeating it. It's honestly a new measuring stick for sequels. Taking elements from its predecessor and either expanding on them, or taking what did not work about them, and reworking it into a positive element. Between this and "War for the Planet of the Apes," it's a good stance for science-fiction's place in the medium. It even treats its callbacks with very little overt fanservice, letting them play as it would naturally.
Performances are captivating, in both major and minor roles, and Gosling is able to carry the entire project with his trademark stoicism in its purest, most concentrated level since "Drive" came out six years ago. What may have devolved into a Hollywood-manufactured debacle fueled by quick cuts and bogged down in stylistic visuals with no accompanying substance or meaningful context, is instead an exercise in pragmatism, toxic and beneficial. And believe me, I'm not knocking a CGI-fest, I'll pop in "TRON: Legacy" any day of the week, but the point is if any follow-up needed to be more than just surface-level, this was it.
There is no shortage of philosophy on display either. It's warranted by its world-building, made easier by audiences familiar with the original. It takes what we know and puts a far more emotional spin on it. We sympathized with the likes of Roy and Pris in "Blade Runner," and now we put ourselves in their shoes through K's eyes in 2049. We get to live as them. It's the kind of retroactive awareness "Prometheus" and "Alien: Covenant" both failed miserably to inhabit. It not only invokes the same allegory of civil rights within an oppressed workforce, but accentuates the thematic value of men reaching out to their higher power. Indeed we even witness the birth and dismissal of some, as if life was just one more technological amenity.
I really liked this film. First it looks fantastic. Second the story stayed on course and was like a natural progress from the original. Third acting was strong even from the king of overactors Jared Leto. It stinks there wasn't many in the theater watching it with me so I don't think its going to get the attention it should get.
Visually the movie is a treat.
I didn't get the first so I'm pretty sure I won't get the second. Well written review though.
Studio(s): 16:14 Entertainment, Alcon Entertainment, Columbia Pictures, Scott Free Productions, Thunderbird Films, Torridon Films, Warner Bros.


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Multimedia: A Fork in the Road for Fossil Fuel Investment
Sep 2, 2015 Multimedia
Jenna Nicholas discusses how movements start and change happens, and says that fossil fuel divestment is the choice that will define our generation.
"An idea comes in a flash, and inspires others to make a difference." Such was the case for Jenna Nicholas when she had the chance to meet Desmond Tutu at the age of 12. Since then Ms. Nicholas, of DivestInvest.org, has harnessed the inspiration she received to affect positive change on the environment, and thereby on the humans who rely on it. In her TEDx presentation at the University of Portland, Nicholas contends that fossil fuels aren't as attractive an investment as commonly believed:
The most damaging misunderstanding about fossil fuels is that they are a safe investment. Quite the contrary: investing in fossil fuels is risky business. There is a carbon asset risk, a competition risk, and a regulatory risk.
…[O]f the [$27] trillion of fossil fuels underground, only $7 trillion of this is actually burnable. This $20 trillion differential is known as stranded assets. This means in order to keep climate change within the internationally agreed-upon standard of two degrees celcius and to avoid destroying our planet, this $20 trillion of fossil fuels cannot be burnt. Assets in the fossil fuel industry are greatly overvalued, and there is a huge volatility in fossil fuel share prices. Mark Carney, governor of the Bank of England, and Jim Yong Kim, President of the World Bank, and many others, have warned that many current fossil fuels will be deemed absolutely worthless.
Describing a variety of types of investment opportunities in clean energy and the the industries that support a clean energy-based and environmentally-friendly economy, Nicholas urges her audience to see the matter as a social justice, issue as well as an economic and environmental one.
By owning fossil fuels we are owning climate change.
Nicholas poses the question, "How does change happen? How do movements start?" Citing moments like the fall of the Berlin Wall, the end of slavery, and the independence of India, she posits:
What is the common denominator in these shifts? It is the power of the people, people like you and me. We understand that we can make a difference and that we… choose what sort of world we want to live in. … What will we choose?
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This post was prepared by Daniel Wittenberg.
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To begin the process you must submit an Information Request Form (IRF).
Your IRF submission will create a secure online profile after which you will receive an email to verify your account. Once verified, you will be able to complete the application process. Applications for this position can only be submitted during the announcement open period (Eastern Standard Time).
1. Front and back of United States Coast Guard Merchant Mariner's Credential (MMC), Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC), United States Coast Guard license, and/or STCW certificate, and U.S. Passport.
4. If you served in the U.S. military service, you must provide a copy of your Certificate of Discharge (DD-214) that shows the type of discharge you received. This information is located under the "Character of Service" block of your DD-214. If you are claiming 10 points or higher veteran's preference you must provide supporting documentation such as a completed Application for Preference (SF-15) www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf. Additional information on veteran's preference is available at http://www.fedshirevets.gov/. You will also be required to provide a copy of the VA Rating Decisions upon accepting the tentative offer of employment.
6. Job related honors, awards, and special 7. Accomplishments; for example, military, government or recognized professional organizations related to the maritime field and performance awards.
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If you have any questions regarding the position or to follow up on an application submitted, please email us at [email protected] or call us at (757) 341-4610 or (757) 341-4611, or our toll-free recruitment hotline at 1-877-562-7672 during the hours of 0700 to 2000 EST.
Federal job applicants who make a false statement in any part of the application could be turned down for the job, fired after beginning work, or subject to fine, imprisonment (U.S. Code, Title 18, Section 1001), or other disciplinary action.
1. Previous security clearance issues (intents to deny or the revocation of security clearances).
to all applicable statutes and regulations. If assistance is required to complete the application process, interested applicants should call our CIVMAR Support Center at the above number and refer to the "How to Apply" section of this announcement.
Radio Electronics Technician (IAT) are not eligible for recruitment incentives.
Who May Apply: All United States citizens and current Military Sealift Command Civil Service Mariner (CIVMAR) eligible to apply under the Veterans Employment Opportunities Act (VEOA).
Active Duty Service Members (ADSMs) must submit a certification (i.e., statement of service) at the time of application which certifies that the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date the certification is submitted. Relocation expenses are not authorized for this position.
Duties: The Chief Radio Electronics Technician (CRET) Information Assurance Technician (IAT) is a Civil Service Mariner (CIVMAR) employed by the Navy to serve the Military Sealift Command (MSC) onboard naval auxiliaries and hybrid-manned warships worldwide, in peace and war. MSC exists to support the joint warfighter across the full spectrum of military operations. MSC provides on-time logistics, strategic sealift, as well as specialized missions anywhere in the world, in contested or uncontested environments.
The Chief Radio Electronics Technician (CRET) Information Assurance Technician (IAT) is a direct report to the Ship's Communication Officer (SCO).
The CRET IAT serves as the ship's System Administrator of assigned systems maintained/administered by the Department of Defense (DoD)/Department of the Navy (DON)/Military Sealift Command (MSC). The incumbent is responsible for providing expert technical advice and guidance on critical digital communications issues to ensure the integration of Command, Control, Communications and Computers (C4) programs and services and to solve integration and interoperability issues.
Able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret Security Clearance.
Maintain the MSC Afloat Computing Environment, (CE) and perform vulnerability scans on information systems utilizing tools mandated by DoD and MSC, perform system backups, computer virus scans, and implement security measures when tasked by DoD and MSC. Duties also include the inventory of assets and set up and deletion of e-mail accounts for newly reporting/departing personnel.
Applies Information Assurance Vulnerability Management (IAVM) patches and other patches as mandated by MSC and report IAVM compliance or discrepancy issues to assigned Afloat Support Services. Duties also include briefing the Master and SCO on critical issues and prevention techniques to preserve the CE connectivity, evaluate the potential Information Assurance (IA) security risk and take appropriate corrective and recovery actions.
Diagnose system failures to isolate source of problems between equipment, system software, and application programs. Assist the SCO in the investigation/reporting of any CE and/or personnel, IA Security violations that require Higher Authority involvement and resolution.
Interacts with technical support personnel and peers to resolve hardware and software problems. Provides technical assistance to personnel involved in system programming, and hardware selection. Perform customer assistance and/or training in response to the mission's needs and requirements.
Manage files and records on all Computer equipment assigned to the ships Allocated Equipment Listing (AEL) account, to include location, and shipboard personnel assigned responsibility.
Create Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's) on other devices used to interface with shipboards System/Network and report status, discrepancies and outages to the SCO, Afloat Support Services and Global Service Desk (GSD).
Initiate and track all trouble calls to GSD and periodically review Trouble Call log with Service Desk for accuracy.
May be called upon to assist the SCO in training newly reporting personnel, or personnel, inclusive of mandated IA Training that has expired, or any other incomplete required training. Perform training of personnel assigned to assist in the maintenance of the organizations CE.
May be tasked by the SCO to perform other duties of a Communications/Operational nature outside of the position assigned. Incumbent is required to attend the Electronic Key Management System (EKMS) Course of Instruction and complete MSC EKMS PQS 301 and 302, and maintain his or her overall knowledge of EKMS Policy and procedures both as a Local Element (LE) User and LE Alternate Manager.
Must possess a Top Secret clearance.
Required to ensure system accreditations remain current.
Ensure continuing application and compliance with EEO laws, regulations and policies.
Everything in this Position Description is considered to be an essential function of this position.
1. U.S. Passport with a minimum of seven (7) months remaining of expiration date.
2. United States Coast Guard (USCG) Merchant Mariner's Credential (MMC), with a minimum of ten (10) months remaining of expiration.
3. Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card with a minimum of 10 months remaining of expiration date.
5. U.S. Navy trained (E6 or above) with experience as an ISM, or Civilian equivalent working in a Computer Environment, as a Systems or Networking supervisor.
6. Current Security Plus Certificate within last three years of announcement from an accredited test facility.
1. Thorough knowledge of shipboard computer networks, software, applications, computer security protocols and Local Area Network (LAN) administration.
2. Skill in maintaining, patching, troubleshooting, and repairing shipboard computer systems and networks.
3. Detailed knowledge of Policy, Procedures and instructions IAW DOD or Higher Authority in the daily operations of the onboard Network.
4. Ability to use and interpret Information Assurance Vulnerability Alerts (IAVA), computer system technical manuals and network schematic drawings to troubleshoot computer systems and network equipment.
5. Thorough and detailed knowledge of managing the Electronic Key Management System (EKMS) account, as the Local Element (LE) alternate custodian.
2. Able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance with Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) eligibility and assignment to a sensitive position.
3. Able to successfully pass the physical examinations (arranged by MSC) and maintain MSC medical requirements.
Participate in vaccine immunization; including a tuberculosis (TB) screening test is also required. TB screening is not provided at the MSC-arranged medical examination, but can usually be obtained from your personal medical provider or free at any local public health clinic. If you have previously had a positive TB skin test (i.e. a CONVERTER or REACTOR), another skin test is not required. You must instead provide the medical department written proof that you have completed treatment with medicine (i.e. INH), or that you have started treatment with medicine, or that such treatment is not warranted as determined by competent medical authority.


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Lloyd's reports US$4.9billion (£3.2billion) profit for 2014
Thursday 26 Mar 2015 – Lloyd's, the world's specialist insurance and reinsurance market, today announced a pre-tax profit of US$4.9billion (£3.2billion), with a return on capital of 14.7%. (source: Lloyd's of London)
Pre-tax profit of US$4.9billion (£3.2billion)(2013: £3.2bn)
Combined ratio of 88.1% (2013: 86.8%)
Return on capital of 14.7% (2013: 16.2%)
Robust capital and reserves increase by 11.2% to US$41.7bn (£23.5bn) (2013: £21.1bn)
Investment return of 2% (2013: 1.6%)
Lloyd's outperforms competitor group
Strong and stable ratings with Fitch upgrade to AA- in June 2014.
We continue to outperform our competitor group (1) with a combined ratio (2) for Lloyd's of 88.1%, compared with their average of 93.1%.
The 2014 profit was driven by a relatively benign year for major natural catastrophes, favourable prior year development, and an improved investment return.
Investment returns reflect the conservative asset mix and low interest rate environment.
Lloyd's CEO, Inga Beale, said:
"This is a strong set of results for Lloyd's, despite challenging market conditions. The robust performance of the market in 2014 reflects a collective achievement, of which we should be proud.
"In the face of global challenges, an abundance of capital and the low interest rate environment, Lloyd's is being proactive in seizing the opportunities out there for growth and diversification. We will continue to engage with our global network of syndicates and brokers, to ensure Lloyd's remains at the forefront of innovation in the industry."
Lloyd's Chairman, John Nelson, said:
"This is another excellent set of results for the Lloyd's market, achieved against a backdrop of low interest rates and softening premium rates.
"We are making substantial progress against our long term growth strategy, Vision 2025, with plans to modernise the market and international growth gaining real momentum.
"As regards global access, we have made really excellent progress. Just this month Lloyd's Dubai platform opened along with our new branch of Lloyd's China in Beijing. We are opening our office in Mexico this year and the Indian government has now passed legislation to allow Lloyd's to operate onshore in India. We are continuing to work hard to open up markets such as Turkey, Malaysia and Colombia."
Results at a glance
Pre-tax result (3) $4.9bn (£3.2bn) £3.2bn
Gross written premiums $41.7bn (£25.3bn) £25.6bn
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Hi everybody, I had to register again as there is no way to log in or that a mail is sent to my old email account to log in again with my username.
My username is exxcéntrica. I have been participating regularly again these last days and suddenly this happened.
I couldn't write a PM to Vicente, for example, who I know personally, but that didn't seem to be possible either.
Hey Exx: I'll try to help. Not sure what we have to do but we'll figure it out mi amiga! Let me think on it.
What happened exactly? Did you forget your password or did it fail?
Hi Vicente. I tried everything already. My password failed, so I requested a new password, but suddenly my mail and username is not recognized by the system.
I also tried to send Diego a letter, that wasn't successful either, he hasn't answered yet.
I hope you can help and I can get back in with my old name, after all I have moderator functions, and I don't want to lose them. I also have a lot of posts...anyway, I hope you can get in touch with somebody.
Sorry, I can't send PMs yet, I think you need a certain amount of points or posts to do that. But I guess you can send me one? I have no idea.
HI exxcéntrica, I take care of this.
Don´t worry Vicente, I am on it.
Vicente, can you contact me by mail? I think you have it , otherwise mem can give it to you, thanks, I cannot sent you a PM, sorry.
Pepita, I sent you a private message to recover your account.
OK Exx. I'll try. I must look for your address. Hace tiempo!
OK, found it!! I just sent you an email.
Last edited by vicente; 05-27-2014 at 02:42 PM.
Sorry Exx, but the email address I have must be too old. It failed to go through.
I hope IUS has solved the problem for you.


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What Does God Want to Do in 2018?
Should We Vote for the Lesser Evil of Donald Trump to Avoid the Greater Evil of Hillary Clinton?
When it comes to elections, people, especially Christians, more often than not, vote for the candidate who most represents their character, principles and values.
Now that the field of presidential candidates has been reduced to two likely choices representing each of their parties, many Christians are now promoting Trump in order to stop Hillary. This includes those whom Trump was not their first choice. They call it voting for the lesser of two evils.
They say President Barack Obama has brought our nation literally to the edge of death and destruction, which is true. They say that if Hillary Clinton is allowed by the American people to follow him, she will double down. They say if there is a Hillary presidency, there will be full-blown socialistic fascism in America within the next several years—we're talking Hitler-Mussolini style fascism.
1. Hillary will come after our guns as she said she would, even with executive orders if necessary.
2. Christians will be persecuted and prosecuted for standing and speaking their convictions, period.
3. The IRS, Homeland Security, and the Health and Family Services will become the American Gestapo (to a great degree they already are—the clerk in Kentucky going to jail is just the beginning).
4. The LGBT is already materialistic, but they will be more emboldened under Hillary. They have a completely galvanized and streamlined strategy to bring wholesale perversion to and through the school system.
5. Democratic socialism will continue to transition into full-blown communism.
6. The Muslim brotherhood will entrench deeper into Washington, D.C., and across the entire USA.
7. Our southern border will be completely open and unrestrained.
8. Our national debt will continue to skyrocket.
9. Our military will continue to be degraded, demoralized and incapacitated.
"With another round of Democratic 'leadership' in the White House you will not even know what country you are in. It simply cannot happen. That's why those saying 'Never Trump' are not using sound judgment or reasoning."
We who disagree with this supposed logic might as well put a gun to our own heads, right?
Pretty convincing argument, though, isn't it? Personally, I'm not buying any of it.
Many Christians made their bed hard already by not voting for any of the principled leaders that represented the Republican party. They refused to vote the way the Bible tells us to vote.
"Moreover you shall select from all the people able men, such as fear God, men of truth, hating covetousness; and place such over them to be rulers of thousands, rulers of hundreds, rulers of fifties, and rulers of tens" (Ex. 18:21).
Now they want true conservatives to vote for the lesser of two evils. Ha! The lesser of two evils is still evil! How can anyone in good conscience vote for evil? I've made that mistake before, and I refuse to make it again.
This is what the evangelicals have done election after election with the Republican Party. Though we do not condone its sins, we keep enabling them with our votes, much like unwise parents enable their children to get away with disobedience and rebellion until it becomes a monster in their teenage years that is most difficult to slay.
Here is what a new and upcoming young Christian conservative voice recently articulated so well, which I believe is worthy of prayerful consideration.
"The reality is that we enabled the problem when we got in line behind John McCain, who after becoming the Republican candidate, laid aside his 'conservative' credentials and adopted Democratic Party talking points all the way to the end of his failed candidacy. Four years later, we enabled the problem again when we got in line behind Mitt Romney, who after becoming the Republican candidate, demonstrated his 'etch-a-sketch' flip-flopping skills as he ran even further left than McCain, even running pro-choice ads in the general election. Guess what? He failed as a candidate as well.
"Today we face an election with the binary option of choosing between two progressives: Hillary or Trump. Has there ever been a worse Republican candidate? Have we ever so utterly abandoned conservatism to be on the winning team choosing between two scandalously awful candidates? Have we ever so utterly abandoned the Bible, the Constitution, right-and-wrong, etc., to win an election? It is a disgrace! A disgrace we enabled and created with our lesser-of-two-evils voting logic.
"The journey we have been on illustrates this political as well as spiritual reality: Nothing will make America great again short of the full conversion of its people. Some pastors are waking up to the reality that our churches are full of unconverted people because we have tolerated sin to boost church attendance. Now our churches are so biblically illiterate, if the pastor were to reverse course and stand for righteousness, he loses his seat at the table of his full-blown pagan congregation of idolaters. The mob has taken over and the pastor is just a hireling.
"In the political world, we have pet the demons within our party instead of exposing them and casting them out. We have adopted and constantly chant the mantra of: 'We aren't electing a pastor-in-chief'; because we are foolish enough to compartmentalize our faith, believing that we convert people politically in a different manner than what the Bible prescribes for conversion in general.
"In this election, the reason I am not voting Donald Trump or Hillary Clinton is simple: I will not enable America's destruction. I care more about converting its people to Christ and true conservatism, character and principle than abandoning my core convictions to join with evil. There may be short-term pain as a consequence for my decision, but I'm not going to stare at my feet this election cycle. There is a bigger picture and a more long-term turn-around process that is required and it has to begin with a righteous standard.


The turbulent stock market has hit the flow of initial public offerings, but a few still managed to pull through.
It has been said that the IPO (initial public offer) market offers a good pointer to the direction of the secondary market, at least over the next few months. Going by recent form, the IPO market seems to be getting back on track despite the slump in the equity market. Several recently-listed stocks have done much better than the market.
Recently, the IPO of drug ingredient manufacturer Anu's Laboratories, which was oversubscribed 8.43 times, debuted at Rs 260 on BSE, a premium of 23.80 per cent over its issue price of Rs 210. The stock is currently trading at 287.80. It hit a high of Rs 288.40 on the day it listed. Yet, another IPO, of Gokul Refoils and Solvent, was oversubscribed 4.27 times. The stock debuted at Rs 203.45, a premium of 4.33 per cent over its offer price of Rs 195. Its current price is Rs 203.50. The company is engaged in the business of solvent extraction, refining of edible oils and vanaspati manufacturing.
Another IPO that has done well is that of Aishwarya Telecom, which debuted in early May at Rs 50.10, a sharp premium of 43.14 per cent over its issue price of Rs 35. The issue received a good response from investors and was oversubscribed 20 times. It is now trading at Rs 73.45.
This has came as a relief for the market, as investors developed cold feet on public issues in the wake of massive volatility. Issues such as Wockhardt Hospitals (Rs 5,644 crore), Emaar MGF Land (Rs 5,436 crore) and SVEC Constructions (Rs 32 crore) had to be called off due to the poor sentiment.
According to Prime Database, as many as 24 companies have received clearance from SEBI but have not tapped the markets. Also, 32 other companies have filed applications for listing.
This shows that the pipeline is huge, but the appetite is lacking. Says Khandelwal: "Stability in the market could see companies such as Reliance Infratel, Jaiprakash Power Ventures, KSK Energy Ventures, UTI Asset Management gearing up to hit the markets." Let's hope the markets stabilise soon.


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Shinji Kimura
Japanese news curation startup Gunosy earns seven-digit dollar figures every month
See the original story in Japanese, part of our coverage of the Infinity Ventures Summit Sapporo 2014. Our readers may recall that Japanese news curation startup Gunosy raised about $12 million back in March. The company recently started distributing ads on its news app, and we're told they generate several millions of US dollars monthly from the advertising sales. We spoke with the company's co-CEO Shinji Kimura at the Infinity Ventures Summit to find out more. The Bridge: We heard that your business has been rapidly growing after you starting broadcasting a TV commercial. What kind of download numbers are you seeing? Kimura: We had acquired 1.8 downloads as of March 15th, but we're going to hit 4 million downloads pretty soon. The Bridge: So you've been doing very well in the last two months since the commercial started. On the other hand, some people were disappointed with some unexpected changes. Kimura: We are sorry for the users who have been using the app since launch. But some users pointed out that the personalization feature we initially adopted results in many duplicate articles. Furthermore, curated content includes many longer articles, which can be tiring to read especially on weekends. So…
See the original story in Japanese, part of our coverage of the Infinity Ventures Summit Sapporo 2014.
Our readers may recall that Japanese news curation startup Gunosy raised about $12 million back in March. The company recently started distributing ads on its news app, and we're told they generate several millions of US dollars monthly from the advertising sales.
We spoke with the company's co-CEO Shinji Kimura at the Infinity Ventures Summit to find out more.
The Bridge: We heard that your business has been rapidly growing after you starting broadcasting a TV commercial. What kind of download numbers are you seeing?
Kimura: We had acquired 1.8 downloads as of March 15th, but we're going to hit 4 million downloads pretty soon.
The Bridge: So you've been doing very well in the last two months since the commercial started. On the other hand, some people were disappointed with some unexpected changes.
Kimura: We are sorry for the users who have been using the app since launch. But some users pointed out that the personalization feature we initially adopted results in many duplicate articles. Furthermore, curated content includes many longer articles, which can be tiring to read especially on weekends.
So we adjusted the app to provide users with lighter content, and that resulted in a boost in our daily active users.
The Bridge: We also know that the demographic of our readers would be very limited if we focus too much on startups. So when you think of business opportunities, it must be difficult to determine how wide-ranging to set your scope.
Kimura: Yes, advertising opportunities are also limited if you persist in a niche. For instance, female users don't like our app. Even my wife used to use SmartNews. I realized we had to change it. (Laughs) Now she uses Gunosy. So we think our adjustment was successful. […] About 10 million people launch our apps every day, and almost 30% of them do it to check out news articles in morning. So we can publish articles written by professional writers exclusively for our readers.
The Bridge: In Japan, there are quite few platforms, including Yahoo News Bylines, where professional or independent writers can write articles and get paid.
Kimura: I think monetization is important. Driving traffic back to media companies is sort of meaningless without monetization opportunities. But we know there's opportunity out there in smartphone ads.
The Bridge: We're told that your monthly revenue has reached around several million US dollars. It this true?
Kimura: I can't disclose details but it seems like that, yes.
The Bridge: So now you can give some benefit back to media from which you're curating articles?
Kimura: Typical media give you as little as $US 0.02 per page view. But I think our platform will be able to pay you as much as one US dollar. Considering that we can make our platform open to contributors in the future, if you can write an article earning 300,000 page views, you can earn 3,000 US dollars from us. I think we need to establish a content distribution ecosystem that helps creators or authors make a living.
The Bridge: How can you achieve such high profitability?
Kimura: It's because of smartphone ads. The existing types of ads on desktop websites don't effectively keep the attention of their audience. A smartphone ad is placed in a limited space and has higher visibility. This was proved by Facebook. One of the reasons why TV commercials perform well is because they are inserted right in the middle of a program.
The Bridge: But because ads are inserted between articles, some people feel it's annoying.
Kimura: I know that. So we're thinking more carefully about how to insert ads. We're also planning to provide a full-page ad package. If we start it, I think our users will not hate it. Because we've been conducting A/B tests many times to find out what kind of ads users are comfortable with.
The Bridge: Thank you for your time.
News curation startup Gunosy fundraises $12 million from KDDI
News curation startup Gunosy secures $12M funding from three Japanese companies
Gunosy's latest addition, Shinji Kimura: This is more than just a news aggregator
Approaching 2M downloads, Japan's mobile news app Gunosy gets a makeover to attract female users
Yoshinori Fukushima
Gunosy CEO Yoshinori Fukushima See the original article in Japanese Japan's leading news curation app Gunosy has been given an overhaul. To learn more about how it has changed, we caught up with the company's co-CEOs, Yoshinori Fukushima and Shinji Kimura, at their recently relocated office. Before the renewal, Gunosy served 25 articles to users´ smartphones twice a day, based on topics they are interested in. While many users find this limited curation feature helpful, the company also faced the problem of providing a wide-range of news to its users. Kimura told us: When more people started using the app, we found that it lacked the ability to provide a wide-range of news and more detailed news. […] Many users still use multiple news apps, not just Gunosy. We were aiming to provide a one-stop solution. Personally I use other apps like SmartNews to check news in a specific category (mostly technology), so I think it's quite helpful that Gunosy has incorporated several categories. The design overhaul, including an icon change, was intended to attract more female users. A simple icon with just the letter of G doesn't really fit well on more feminine-looking smartphone screens. Here is the a…
Gunosy CEO Yoshinori Fukushima
See the original article in Japanese
Japan's leading news curation app Gunosy has been given an overhaul. To learn more about how it has changed, we caught up with the company's co-CEOs, Yoshinori Fukushima and Shinji Kimura, at their recently relocated office.
Before the renewal, Gunosy served 25 articles to users´ smartphones twice a day, based on topics they are interested in. While many users find this limited curation feature helpful, the company also faced the problem of providing a wide-range of news to its users. Kimura told us:
When more people started using the app, we found that it lacked the ability to provide a wide-range of news and more detailed news. […] Many users still use multiple news apps, not just Gunosy. We were aiming to provide a one-stop solution.
Personally I use other apps like SmartNews to check news in a specific category (mostly technology), so I think it's quite helpful that Gunosy has incorporated several categories.
The design overhaul, including an icon change, was intended to attract more female users. A simple icon with just the letter of G doesn't really fit well on more feminine-looking smartphone screens.
Here is the a look at Gunosy's new interface:
The formerly simple icon has been changed one featuring a colorful paper plane. The plane is based on the concept of delivering news to users.
They've incorporated flat design, using a color palette that makes a more neutral impression.
This redesign looks to be a remarkable turning point for Gunosy. The service had not let users choose news themselves, but now it lets users to select information by indicating multiple categories.
The new app has now 11 different categories. According to the co-CEOs, the targeted demographic is in their twenties and thirties who don´t read newspapers anymore but still they feel that they should. This answer, in a way, represents the young generation in Japan very well.
We're told that downloads of the Gunosy app are now around 1.8 million, creeping up on the 2 million downloads milestone. Over twenty employees work in their newly relocated office. I erroneously assumed that most of their members are developers, but actually almost half of them work in the company's business operations. After the startup began selling ads, they needed to add more operational staff.
Regarding the structure of their team, I asked them if they plan to have an editorial department in the future. Fukushima tells us:
I think it would be interesting to have an editorial team. But if we had one, it would be quite different a general editorial team. It would be a unique team to deal with special tasks. For example, a picture of homicide was shown on the top page the other day. I thought we had to change it, considering the feelings people involved. There are things like this which only a human can edit.
A human hand could play an important role in Gunosy´s engine in the future. But overall I think the team is doing really interesting work in terms of news distribution and content management.
Technology created by a few university students just a few years ago is now making a real difference in news distribution.
Shinji Kimura. He went right back to work after the interview.
Gunosy´s office, which was recently relocated. There was still some vacant space there, perhaps reserved for future members.
Now with over 1M downloads, Japanese news app Gunosy launches ad network
Shinji Kimura: Japan needs to establish a trillion-yen technology company like Google
See the original Japanese version of this article here The competition among news technology startups is heating up. Yesterday, we brought you the first part of our interview with Shinji Kimura, who just joined a leading news technology startup, Gunosy. In this second part, he talks about the company's competitors, as well as his own goals as an entrepreneur. The Bridge: There are several competitors in this field. How will you stand apart from them all? Kimura: Gunosy made it possible for users to get useful information without having to search for it for it on the internet. News was the first step. But the next step could be other content like books, music, or great images. E-commerce is now more personalized as well. We could help bring content from any field to users. The Bridge: You are expanding beyond news? Kimura: We have a chance to access to all kinds of content. We could develop an efficient matching system that spans the world, by building a great team with the necessary expertise. If we can do this, we could see a form of consumption nobody has ever imagined before. Connecting dots, as Steve Jobs said, will be realized in…
See the original Japanese version of this article here
The competition among news technology startups is heating up. Yesterday, we brought you the first part of our interview with Shinji Kimura, who just joined a leading news technology startup, Gunosy. In this second part, he talks about the company's competitors, as well as his own goals as an entrepreneur.
The Bridge: There are several competitors in this field. How will you stand apart from them all?
Kimura: Gunosy made it possible for users to get useful information without having to search for it for it on the internet. News was the first step. But the next step could be other content like books, music, or great images. E-commerce is now more personalized as well. We could help bring content from any field to users.
The Bridge: You are expanding beyond news?
Kimura: We have a chance to access to all kinds of content. We could develop an efficient matching system that spans the world, by building a great team with the necessary expertise. If we can do this, we could see a form of consumption nobody has ever imagined before. Connecting dots, as Steve Jobs said, will be realized in the field of recommendation technology. Ultimately this sort of thing has potential to make people happier.
The Bridge: Amazon recommends users items based on what they previously bought. And Gunosy recommends based on users' interests, right?
Kimura: People often misunderstand this, but we don't recommend articles based on what users' friends have shared. We don't do that. What we want to do is to try to copy the users' mind based on interests. That's why sometimes articles the user has already read the previous day are recommended.
The Bridge: Gunosy is growing rapidly. But I have the impression that there is still room to add entertainment value. Is there any possibility for such an entertainment feature in the future? Perhaps implementing a real-time function?
Kimura: Basically user interests are not updated real-time, so that'd be a difficult feature to implement. I hear that a lot of users use a variety of services, each for a different purpose. So naturally it'd be more convenient if they could be integrated into just one service.
The morning edition and the evening edition of newspapers is a good representation of readers' daily activities. [Giving consideration to time], it could be interesting to provide recipes from Cookpad before lunch time. I think that this kind of feature can add an entertainment value to the service.
The Bridge: To what extent are you planning to scale up this business?
Kimura: We have to carefully look at the actions of competitors and major companies, and try to take action at the right time. There will be a lot of things young members in their 20s cannot imagine. I have business experiences both in startups and big companies. So I think my role here in Gunosy is to help young members think beyond their existing frames of view.
The Bridge: The executive team will be built based on your network as well?
Kimura: I am talking to some people who have startup experiences. Possibly some people who are well known in the startup field will join our team. […] Considering that existing competitors are already big, we need to pump human and capital resources at this stage. I had difficulty doing that in my past starup experience, so this time I will take advantage of my experiences and execute rather boldly. Japan needs big technology companies like Google and Facebook, a place where young talents can work. Our generation needs to establish a 1 trillion-yen company which can be passed to the next generation.
News curation app Gunosy raises $342,000 from angel investors
See the original Japanese version of this article. The competition news technology startups is heating up in Japan. Each company is adjusting its business strategy in an attempt to differentiate from competitors. Two startups are leading this competition: Smartnews and Gunosy. The latter recently surpassed 1 million downloads and launched an ad network as well. Gunosy recently added a very notable new member to its team in Shinji Kimura, who previously founded an ad-tech startup (Adlantis) and also has experience as an investor. We spoke with him to learn more about Gunosy, particularly about their recently launched ad service, and about his own goals as an entrepreneur. The Bridge: You are back on the frontlines! Kimura: It is getting busier here everyday. The experience I had before in Adlantis, expanding the business and the team, helps me a lot now. As soon as I started using Gunosy, I realized that this is something different from other recommendation technology. I was referred to Mr. Fukushima, the CEO of Gunosy, and met him at a restaurant. The Bridge: The performance of Gunosy Ads (recently launched) turned out to be surprisingly high, right? It is a way better than I expected. CTR and…
Shinji Kimura of Gunosy
See the original Japanese version of this article.
The competition news technology startups is heating up in Japan. Each company is adjusting its business strategy in an attempt to differentiate from competitors. Two startups are leading this competition: Smartnews and Gunosy. The latter recently surpassed 1 million downloads and launched an ad network as well. Gunosy recently added a very notable new member to its team in Shinji Kimura, who previously founded an ad-tech startup (Adlantis) and also has experience as an investor. We spoke with him to learn more about Gunosy, particularly about their recently launched ad service, and about his own goals as an entrepreneur.
The Bridge: You are back on the frontlines!
Kimura: It is getting busier here everyday. The experience I had before in Adlantis, expanding the business and the team, helps me a lot now. As soon as I started using Gunosy, I realized that this is something different from other recommendation technology. I was referred to Mr. Fukushima, the CEO of Gunosy, and met him at a restaurant.
The Bridge: The performance of Gunosy Ads (recently launched) turned out to be surprisingly high, right?
It is a way better than I expected. CTR and CVR figures are both around 10 times more than average ad networks. Facebook might reach a similar figure in the future. I will keep improving the ad technology.
The Bridge: What is the vision of Gunosy Ads you have in mind?
Kimura: A lot of users get annoyed by ads on smartphones. I want Gunosy Ads to be a solution to this issue. Ads should be part of the content. So, we need to identify how users find content. The question is, how do they find contents they want when everything like music, books and information are digitized? We need to provide technology to help users find contents efficiently.
The Bridge: You worked on advertising technology at Adlantis. How is it different at Gunosy?
Kimura: Gunosy stands right between advertisers and media. We analyze user information and provide that to advertisers. DSP and SSP have room for improvement. Current advertising systems made it possible for advertisers to put ads more efficiently at lower prices. But media has not succeeded in getting enough data on clusters of users, and that keeps them from upping their advertising rate.
The high performance of Gunosy Ads proves that as long as media can grab solid data about users based on SSP and DSP, they don't need to sell ads at unreasonably low prices. Since we have technology to understand user interests, it could be possible in the future to utilize it and help other websites display optimized ads.
While Adlantis provided optimized ad serving as a third party, Gunosy realized optimal ad serving by changing the scheme and reconstructing information.
The Bridge: It's not possible without communication with users, is it?
This scheme is possible only when there is solid trust between us and our users. Our users have to be convinced that we are working for them. If we just put random ads, users will not trust us. We have to make sure that our ad program serves our users as a sort of concierge and provide useful information for users' daily lives.
The Bridge: So how do you describe Gunosy?
Kimura: Gunosy is a response to the changing times. When internet devices were only PCs, the internet was available only at home or in the office. But now, people can connect to the internet with smartphones anytime anywhere. When the places we could use the internet was limited, we connected to the internet with specific purposes. We used search engines to reach information. But when the internet became accessible anytime, we started using the internet without purpose.
The Bridge: I see.
Kimura: Then social network sites expanded. But they are not efficient. Users get redundant information. Users were looking for something that matches their interests. A kind of unknown information was needed.
Social network users seem to spend endless amounts of time looking at their timelines, but actually they are looking for something that interests them. People want a more efficient search engine. That's Gunosy.
Gunosy is different from a news aggregator. It's a system that connects users and information when users don't have any particular purpose.
I understand that the concept of Gunosy is closer to Yahoo than Google. However, on portal sites organized as a directory, users still have trouble finding what they want. So, the question is how to provide a timeline of information optimized for each user. We need to calculate, optimize and control data in order to do that.
The Bridge: The optimization of Yahoo sounds like a key idea for the future.
Kimura: I think Yahoo Japan is going to execute it. They have not yet done it possibly because of other business issues, but Yahoo USA has already implemented a timeline system. The volume of user data is the key to making a solid recommendation system. Things like a social graph makes a difference as well.
Kimura also talked about their competitors, as well as his own goals as an entrepreneur. We'll cover that in the next article!


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Your computer deserves the best keyboard and especially in this era that technology is changing rapidly. Computers have evolved over the years, and the keyboards have gone through various changes to suit their usage.
The market as well has a lot to offer when it comes to keyboard from gaming keyboards, multimedia keyboards, backlit keyboards, and mechanical keyboards. In this article, we look at 9 best Chiclet keyboards also known as island-style keyboards.
What is unique about Chiclet keyboard?
Most tech-savvy already know about chiclet keyboard. We explain the technical term to the non-techies in the most natural way possible.
A chiclet keyboard has elevated rectangular-shaped keys in style of Chiclets with some space between them. The spacing between each key in a chiclet keyboard lessens the chance of hitting the wrong key.
Chiclet keyboards are faster, soft, accurate, with less noise compared to other traditional keyboards hence ideal for people who use their computer regularly.
Now that you know what a chiclet keyboard is and the features, we believe you might need one for your computer. To help you, we selected the best chiclet keyboard in 2018 based on quality, price, and features. These chiclet keyboards are practical, and pretty you can't go wrong with them.
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Why we recommend it; Logitech MK360 keyboard comes in a compact design that's ideal for small workspaces, dedicated hotkeys for media and internet, and an extended life battery that can last up to 3 years.
With Logitech wireless combo you don't have to worry about working space since it comes in a sleek, thin and compact design ideal for tight workspaces. It's 20% smaller than a full-size keyboard or other Logitech's standard keyboards. The keys are low-profile to help you enjoy comfortable and fluid typing with quite.
Logitech Mk30 is energy efficient thanks to the long life mouse and keyboard batteries which you don't need to charge every month. The manufacturer states that the mouse battery lasts up to 18 months and the keyboard battery can last up to 3 years. User experience varies and the battery life, of course, depends on computing and user conditions.
Logitech Mk360 allows you to experience entertainment at your fingertips thanks to the enhanced F-keys, and the four hotkeys which enable you to play and pause a YouTube clip as well as turn up your volume. Better still, you can enjoy smooth scrolling with the responsive mouse and smooth cursor control.
The mouse is compact and contoured to keep your hands comfortable and for secure storage in your laptop bag. Logitech Mk360 also features a tiny wireless receiver that you just plug-and-play into the USB port and just like that your mouse and keyboard are ready to use. You can scroll, type browse and search easily and comfortably with this compact mouse and keyboard.
Dell KM117 comes in second in our list of best chiclet keyboards in 2018 for many reasons. It provides the functionality that you need in a mouse and keyboard without wires. It's reliable wireless connectivity making it an ideal for everyday use.
Unfortunately has no on/off switch but the mouse and keyboard goes to sleep automatically when you're not using.
KM117 from Dell is a great wireless keyboard that fit in any desktop setup allowing you to enjoy a neat workspace thanks to its compact and sleek design. The keyboard features a full-size keyboard which will enable you to type, and the chiclet keys are fantastic. The optical mouse is easy to use, and hotkeys are suitable for media and internet control.
Dell wireless connection is a reliable one as you effortlessly connect your mouse and keyboard with nano dongle through 2.4GHz which attaches easily to a USB port giving great lag-free typing experience. The wireless connection working range is up to 10-meters.
Both keyboard and mouse batteries of Dell Km117 give you a service of up to 12 months. It's worth noting that the keyboard operates with an AA battery while the Mouse operates with AAA battery.
Most customers who have used Dell Km117 keyboard combo recommend it stating that it's easy to use with high-tech features and excellent value for money.
DeathStalker Chroma from Razer is a customizable keyboard with a gamer in mind. It is not only pretty but functional with backlit customization features and programmable chiclet keys.
The Deathstalker Chroma membrane gaming keyboard is designed with rapid-fire actuation and low-profile slim chiclet keys which allows your fingers to type faster comfortably.
Furthermore, the keyboard prides itself with fully programmable keys which allow you to have a smooth gaming experience by registering up to 10 simultaneous key presses thanks to the anti-ghosting technology. You activate the keys at the same time, and they respond accurately in-game without lagging.
DeathStalker Chroma keyboard boasts backlit customization features with 16.8 million colors which allow you to produce unique lighting effects through Razer Synapse. This backlit keyboard with individually illuminated keys is ideal for night gaming sessions.
K310 from Logitech is another excellent chiclet keyboard that we recommend. It's durable with a washable keyboard and offers a comfortable typing experience to the user.
For people who have a history of spilling drinks on their keyboards or you just like eating at your desk as you work, Logitech Washable Keyboard K310 is perfect for you. This keyboard can be submerged or hand-washed making it the most natural device to clean in the office. Better still, its waterproof, dust-resistant and spill proof so you don't have to freak out if you spill your drink or drop crumbs on the keyboard.
Beyond the K310's sanitary features, it also comes in a stylish looking design which looks and feels great. The keyboard is quiet-typing, and the keys are durable with UV coating and laser printing to give your fingers a comfortable typing experience.
Logitech K310 keyboard features Plug/play function meaning you don't need software to install, plug your keyboard in your computer and immediately start typing. Furthermore, the keyboard has 12 shortcuts hotkeys to access email instantly, pause your music with one touch or launch a web search.
The Aluminum wired keyboard from Apple is another excellent keyboard on our list that we recommend due to its features which includes a numeric keypad, an extended layout, Anodized aluminum enclosure and low profile keys.
Apple is known for producing quality devices with superior design, and Aluminum wire keyboard is no exception. The first thing you note about Aluminum wired keyboard is ultra-stylish and slim design.
The aluminum wired keyboard is sleek, sturdy and the Chiclet keyboard gives you a comfortable typing experience all day long.
This Apple keyboard boasts low profile keys and a numeric keypad, but unfortunately, it doesn't feature backlit keys. It also features apple function keys ideal for one-touch access to Mac features which includes play/pause, screen brightness, fast-forward, and rewind, volume and eject options.
Its worth to note that this is a standalone keyboard that doesn't come with a mouse you will have to buy the apple mouse separately.
Dell KM717 is built for ergonomics and comfort. It features multimedia keys, a 3-section layout, well-spaced chiclet keys, and an optical tracking mouse. This full-sized keyboard offers you comfort whether you use it in the office or at home.
Dell KM717 keyboard and mouse features an ergonomic design that is reliable and offers you comfort as you work throughout your workday. The mouse is arc-shaped with five buttons that provide convenient shortcuts to the user's fingertips.
Km717 mouse and keyboard combo is built with premium materials and comes in an elegant design which can fit into any workspace.
With Dell KM717 you have the freedom to select your wireless connection, and you can switch between a laptop, desktop, and mobile devices at a time thanks to Bluetooth LE or 2.4GHz wireless.
Dell KM717 features 1600 dp1 laser that enhances your daily productivity and returns on any surface including high-gloss and glass. Furthermore, this keyboard features a 3-section layout with the favorite shortcuts keys for Android and Windows plus multi-OS and Mac-OS. It's important to note that you will need 2 AAA batteries for this Keyboard.
Anker wireless keyboard is another one on our list that we like since it features a portable design, low profile keys, and a stable connection.
2.4 GHz Wireless Keyboard from Anker comes in compact and lightweight design which is easy to carry and suitable for any workspace.
Anker 2.4GHz wireless mouse and keyboard combo comes in a lightweight and compact design making it ultra-portable. With this wireless keyboard, your workspace remains neat and uncluttered.
The keyboard features low-profile keys that are slightly concaved and soft upon impact. The 2.2mm actuation point and low-profile keys make this keyboard ideal for speedy typists. The mouse is also impressive as it can perform on all surfaces including wood, denim, laminate, carpet, and marble.
The mouse is vast and features a large arch, so your palm sits on it comfortably. Unfortunately, the mouse isn't ambidextrous hence not ideal for lefties.
The mouse also features a DPI button which slows down or speeds up the cursor. The DPI button has three lights you need to adjust it, and the lights will flash indicating the speed that the cursor is set. The first light is for slowest setting, the second for medium and the third for the fastest and most sensitive cursor speed.
The downside of Anker wireless keyboard is that the battery lasts up to 3 months compared with other keyboards that have batteries that can stay up to 3 years without charging.
The wireless mouse and keyboard combo from Jelly Comb is a full-size keyboard with a precision mouse and numeric keypad. With this keyboard, you can comfortably work away from your laptop, computer, notebook, and desktop.
Jelly Comb wireless keyboard features a compact design making it 25% smaller when compared to a full-size keyboard. However, it doesn't mean that it performs less than its large counterpart. This keyboard provides you with all the functionality to meet your daily typing needs.
Jelly Comb keyboard gives ergonomic comfort as it comes with a stand at the back which allows the keyboard to fit your wrist and palm for comfort.
The sleek mouse and keyboard combo feature low profile keys for smooth and comfortable typing. It also boasts a mouse that has an adjustable switch and 3 DPI levels at the top. You can quickly adjust your mouse sensitivity between the 3 DPI levels (1600/1200/800) to suit your gaming and everyday needs.
Better still; the keyboard has an optical laser that allows smooth tracking, precise movement, and quick response.
Furthermore, the 2.4GHz wireless connection is reliable and allows the keyboard to connect with enabled devices up to 33 ft or 10m range. Has one USB receiver for the mouse and keyboard that allows quick and stable connection for your laptop when typing without delays.
Jelly Comb wireless keyboard is compatible with Windows 7/8/10/XP, and Vista, but unfortunately with Mac system, it's not fully compatible.
iClever GK03 wireless mouse and keyboard combo is a compact full-size keyboard. The sleek design is aesthetically pleasing, and the material is durable.
The iClever wireless keyboard comes in ultra-thin design making it compact enough to fit in your bag. It's also portable and versatile to meet your typing requirements.
The GK03 keyboard features 2.4GHz technology for a stable connection. With this wireless keyboard and mouse, you enjoy working flexibility and the sharable nano receiver makes it easy to achieve plug/play function within a range of 33ft at the same time.
The iClever wireless keyboard features whisper-quiet buttons, well-spaced square keys that are smooth making typing a breeze. You can adjust the mouse sensitivity to suit your typing needs.
The rechargeable keyboard offers you 90 hour working time when fully charged.
When buying a keyboard for your computer goes for one that has an ergonomic design for comfort and efficiency when working or gaming. Portability is also essential to ensure that it's easy to carry your keyboard wherever you go.
For a gamer, the keyboard should have things like programmable keys, backlighting, integrated LCDs, and changeable number pads to enhance your gaming experience. For media users whether you do desktop publishing or data entry look for a keyboard that features elevated wrist rests and curved keys.
How a keyboard connects to your device is paramount. For a wired keyboard consider the cable length and the interface offered by the keyboard. Most people will go for a keyboard which connects via USB. If you need to use the keyboard with a tablet or a phone a Bluetooth keyboard is ideal.
Understanding why you need a keyboard helps you to get one which has features that you require and guides on the amount you should spend on it.
Choosing the best chiclet keyboard for your computer is not an easy task for most people. We hope that our review for the best chiclet keyboards in 2018 makes it easy for you to pick the right keyboard for your usage.


I'm very bullish on Augmented Reality, which is essentially layering the digital world on top of the real world using some sort of transparent display or light field that sits between the eyes and meatspace. But, before I talk about that, I need to clarify something: Augmented Reality is often lumped with Virtual Reality, but that's just wrong. The two are radically different. One takes you to a galaxy far, far away. The other makes the real world better. Sure, both technologies provide a three-dimensional rendering of objects and create extra-real experiences. But, beyond that, the two could not be more different. VR takes you to impossible places. AR layers the impossible on the place you're at right now.
VR will likely find its home as a new and immersive media experience, one ideally suited to storytelling and interactivity. It will sit alongside television, video games and movies. Augmented Reality will also enable innovative new ways to tell stories – but it'll do much more.
Oh, and calling Google Glass an augmented reality device is just wrong as well. Instead of augmenting the real world with seamlessly rendered virtual objects and data visualizations, Glass simply replaced a rectangular portion of your field of view with a tiny glowing rectangle. It didn't augment, it interrupted. Glass, and its antecedents – including the ultimate precursor, the Xybernaut Poma from 2002 – belong to the disgraced category of interrupted reality, one that forces the user to switch contexts from the real world to a screen.
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Nationwide Children's Hospital Sports Medicine Provides Specialized Baseball Performance Training to Help Prevent Common Injuries
Arm and shoulder injuries in youth baseball players continue to rise despite efforts to prevent overuse. In fact, about 75 percent of youth baseball players report having arm pain. However, a unique new approach to training may help prevent these injuries and help keep kids on the field and out of the doctor's office.
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COLUMBUS, Ohio – About three out of four youth baseball players between 8-18 years of age report experiencing arm pain while throwing, according to data previously released by the American Sports Medicine Institute. Because many of the most common baseball arm injuries are preventable, experts at Nationwide Children's Hospital Sports Medicine have designed a unique baseball performance-training program for all skill levels to help address the majority of injuries caused by overuse and improper throwing technique.
Personalized baseball injury prevention training at Nationwide Children's incorporates a focus on age-appropriate communication to help maximize results, as well as hands on instruction that emphasizes mobility/flexibility, core stability, acceleration, strength and power and recovery. Additionally athletic trainers provide continuous education about proper nutrition, rest from activity and the importance of quality sleep beyond the playing season.
One of the key components of the injury prevention training is video analysis, which displays an athlete's exact stance and their throwing mechanics frame by frame.
"Video analysis is a great tool that allows us to assess the movement, power and motion of each athlete, down to an exact second," said Michael Macatangay, AT, ATC. "We can freeze a particular frame and examine specific throwing mechanics to help prevent injury and improve performance."
Compared to other sports, baseball tends to cause players to put more strain on their upper bodies, including the shoulder, where 17 percent of high school baseball injuries occur according to a 2012 study. The video analyzes real-time measurement of the angles of a player's body and arm and that helps athletic trainers establish proper individualized throwing technique. For example, video analysis can illustrate an improper throwing stance that training and systematic drilling can correct over time.
"The year before I started the program, I experienced a lot of soreness after throwing," said Jeremiah Cangelosi, a pitcher for Watkins Memorial High School in Pataskala, Ohio. "The breakdown of the video helped me see that I was throwing with all arm and I was not throwing in time with the rest of my body, which put a lot of strain on my arm. We worked on that every time and I was really able to see how I was improving and I'm a lot better because of it," continued Cangelosi, who also plays shortstop for Watkins Memorial.
In addition to pitchers, all athletes who participate in the program are able to view the video on their smartphone or desktop computer and practice the correctional drills recommended by the athletic trainers in their free time in addition to following health and wellness advice.
"Within 10 years, five percent of youth pitchers will have a serious elbow or shoulder injury and our team often works with athletes who are rehabilitating these types of injuries," said Macatangay. "This program is designed to help athletes achieve their performance goals, but most importantly reduce their risk of injury so they can experience long-term athletic success and enjoyment."
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The Nationwide Children's Hospital Sports Medicine staff of doctors, athletic trainers and physical therapists are trained to provide age-appropriate care for patients. The Sports Medicine program emphasizes the importance of early injury recognition and treatment in order to prevent recurring injuries. In addition to treatment, Nationwide Children's partners with parents and coaches to focus on injury prevention, conditioning and age-appropriate activities. Children and teens to age 18 require expert care, especially when they are serious athletes. Because these kids are still growing, their health care needs are unique.
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Named to the Top 10 Honor Roll on U.S. News & World Report's 2019-20 list of "Best Children's Hospitals," Nationwide Children's Hospital is one of America's largest not-for-profit freestanding pediatric health care systems providing wellness, preventive, diagnostic, treatment and rehabilitative care for infants, children and adolescents, as well as adult patients with congenital disease. Nationwide Children's has a staff of more than 13,000 providing state-of-the-art pediatric care during more than 1.5 million patient visits annually. As home to the Department of Pediatrics of The Ohio State University College of Medicine, Nationwide Children's physicians train the next generation of pediatricians and pediatric specialists. The Abigail Wexner Research Institute at Nationwide Children's Hospital is one of the Top 10 National Institutes of Health-funded freestanding pediatric research facilities. More information is available at NationwideChildrens.org.


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VMware's fourth quarter revenues grew 16% over the year to $2.58 billion versus the Street estimate of $2.5 billion.
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I liked the first person narrative Twain used here much better than the third person of Tom Sawyer. I loved the moral allegory he uses to help us stick with Huck as he journeys through his own soul and learns to see Jim as a real person and not just a piece of property. And Jim's personality compared with the general attitude towards the black slaves at that time shows very clearly how firm Twain stands against racism.
I have two gripes, well half-gripes, really. The first is that when Huck shows up coincidentally at Tom's Aunt's house and then Tom comes along himself, well that's a little too uncanny. And then to have Tom mess up all their plans just for the adventure of it when he knows all along that Jim is well and truly free, now that's just tiresome. And the second is the phonetic spelling. Kudos to Mr. Twain for his research into the various regional lingoes and for his attention to authenticity. But you have to admit, he sacrificed the general flow of the story in favor of this sometimes charming characteristic. All in all, it worked out alright, but there were times I could not figure out what they were saying.
I'd be hard pressed to say if I liked this or the first one better. But I'd say this one had a more definite moral to it.
"...Huck as he journeys through his own soul and learns to see Jim as a real person.."
I remember this element unfolding clearly in the book as I first read them. I wonder how I would feel differently about this book now than I did as young person.


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The David Milberg is a man of several talents and he might be one well known for his influence in a financial world. He has successfully helming his family business venture such as Milberg Factors, Inc. Also, the David Milberg is a most significant individual in the theater world in New York and he often contributing in shows from his time in the college to productions on and off-Broadway.
The David sits on a Board of Trustees for the prospect theater company as well as a fervent supporter of the Lincoln Centre Theatre. At present, the David Milberg serves on a board of trustees of the Princeton Triangle Club, where he was vice-chairman. The Milberg has a rich as well as a varied background in the live stage performance and musical theater as well.
Financial beginnings of David Milberg
The David Milberg is a graduate of the Princeton University and also obtained his MBA from the Columbia university graduate school of the business. After completed his college in the 1987, the foremost permanent position of Milberg was with the banker's trust company, where he was worked in the Syndications and Loan Sales Department. He also recognized the dealings with the bankers at multiple domestic as well as foreign banks and was involved in selling more than $1 billion of involvements in the loans of BT to leveraged takeovers.
From the time period 1990 to 1995, the David Milberg was served as associate and also he worked his way up a ladder to become the vice president who is working with the Media and Communications Group and the Natural Resources Group. The David Milberg has spending in such main Broadway productions as the producers of Brook, the Weir and also a hit revival of the Pippin directed by the starring Tony, Diane Paulus who are award winner of Patina Miller at a superior player.
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