Saturday, 23 March 2019
Signals from ear and hand to check heart rhythm
All commercially available portable ECG devices require both hands, but what if symptoms happen while driving?" This is the first study to show that the ear can be used for ECG signal detection. The study included 32 consecutive healthy volunteers (cardiology students and nurses). An ECG was first performed by the standard method, which uses the index and middle finger of each hand. A second ECG was conducted using the index and middle finger of the left hand and a clip attached to the left ear. All ECGs were printed and analysed by the device and by two cardiologists who were blinded to which method had been used. No differences were detected in the ECG results obtained by the two methods. Dr De Lucia said: "We have shown how the ear can be used as an innovative anatomical site for ECG signal detection in healthy adults. We are now conducting further studies to validate this method in patients with cardiac arrhythmias." The authors said the findings pave the way for a new kind of single lead ECG wearable device which leaves one hand free, making it easier to use. In addition to detecting previously undiagnosed atrial fibrillation, the device could be used to evaluate physical performance during exercise, prevent fainting, and check the heart during symptoms including dizziness and breathlessness. Patients already diagnosed with cardiac conditions such as atrial fibrillation could also use it to monitor their condition. ... Dailyhunthttps://tapas.io/theawsblogs
IS brought to the knees, now has no territory, claims US-backed Syrian force
The campaign to take back the territory by the US and its partners has spanned five years and two US presidencies unleashed more than 100,000 bombs and killed untold numbers of fighters and civilians. But the weekend announcement, in a tweet, was anti-climactic, and on the ground sporadic gunfire continued. A day earlier, President Donald Trump declared that Islamic State militants no longer control any territory in Syria. Associated Press journalists in Baghouz on Saturday reported hearing mortars and gunfire directed toward a cliff overlooking Baghouz, where US-led coalition airstrikes were carried out a day earlier. SDF spokesman Kino Gabriel told the AP Friday that there were still IS fighters hiding in caves near Baghouz and that clearing operations were still underway. At its height, the Islamic State group ruled a third of both Syria and Iraq, holding millions of people hostage to its harsh and violent interpretation of Islamic law. The group carried out large-scale massacres and documented them with slickly produced videos circulated online. During a rampage through Iraq's Sinjar region in 2014, it captured thousands of women and girls from the Yazidi religious minority and forced them into sexual slavery. Many remain missing to this day. The group also used its caliphate as a launchpad for attacks around the globe, including the assaults in Paris in 2015 that killed more than 130 people. While it imposed an unforgiving version of Islamic law through public beheadings and crucifixions, the group also carried out the mundane duties of governance in its territories, including regulating prices at markets and building infrastructure. IS no longer controls any territory in Syria or Iraq, but continues to carry out insurgent attacks in both countries. It also maintains affiliates in Egypt's Sinai Peninsula, Afghanistan and elsewhere. Dailyhunthttps://www.pricescope.com/community/members/theaws.108789/
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Microsoft Windows 7 users start receiving notifications for end of support
Users would be given an option to select the 'do not remind again' option if they wish to get rid of the notification. Windows 10 is still edging closer to Microsoft's goal of having it installed on 1 billion devices and the end of Windows 7 would help promote Windows 10 further, The Verge reported. Windows 10 is now running on more than 800 million devices. var embedId = {jw:[],yt:[],dm:[]};function pauseVideos(vid){var players=Object.keys(embedId); players.forEach(function (key){var ids=embedId[key]; switch (key){case "jw": ids.forEach(function (id){if (id !=vid){var player = jwplayer(id); if(player.getState() === "playing"){player.pause();}}}); break; case "yt": ids.forEach(function (id){if (id !=vid){id.pauseVideo();}}); break; case "dm": ids.forEach(function (id){if (id !=vid && !id.paused){id.pause();}}); break;}});}var dmp=function(){pauseVideos(this)}function pause(){pauseVideos()}setTimeout(function(){var dmplayer = DM.player(document.getElementById("x721sdg"), {video: "x721sdg", height: document.body.offsetWidth * (9/16),width: document.body.offsetWidth});embedId.dm.push(dmplayer);dmplayer.addEventListener('playing', dmp);},1000); Dailyhunthttp://getcosmetic.com/author/theaws/
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/590956782333427724# Also, with several big projects lined up for release in April and May, Sirish is hoping that his film will not clash with a big-ticket film. ... Dailyhunthttp://www.basenotes.net/members/26262876-theaws
GVK stake in Mumbai airport up to 74%
hares of the company on Friday ended with gains of almost three per cent at Rs 7.25 on the BSE. In January 2006, the GVK-led consortium, comprising Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) and Bidvest, won the bid to manage and operate GVK CSMIA. Mumbai International Airport Pvt Ltd (GVK CSMIA) was formed by the GVK-led consortium (74 per cent) and the Airports Authority of India (26 per cent). In February, GVK Airport Holdings, a subsidiary of GVK Power, had acquired the 13.5 per cent stake held by Bidvest through its Mauritius subsidiary. GVK Power had acquired over 16 crore shares at Rs 77 per share.During the third quarter ended December 31, 2018, the company had posted a net profit of Rs 16.15 crore compared with Rs 10.94 crore in the same period of the previous year.The total revenue of the diversified company came in at Rs 22.66 crore against Rs 21.34 crore in the year-ago period.The country's airport sector was in the news recently when Adani Enterprises emerged as the highest bidder for six airports that the government had put up for privatisation with aggressive bids."With India pegged to emerge as the third-largest aviation market in the world by 2025, the government is eyeing five times expansion in airport capacity. This renders us bullish on the sector," brokerage Edelweiss had said in a report. Dailyhunthttps://www.whatdotheyknow.com/user/raj_nadh_singh
Film on Tibet refugees settled in India to premiere at TIFF
That Toronto boasts of a sizeable Tibetan diaspora bolsters its attraction as a venue for the screening. A still from the film, The Sweet Requiem, which will have its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival. (TIFF) The film is mainly in the Tibetan language, and set largely within the community settled in Delhi. Its fulcrum is 26-year-old Dolkar and her life as a refugee, counterpointed with flashbacks to the perilous journey she undertook as a child, along with her father, leaving her mother and sister behind, to flee Tibet and find sanctuary elsewhere. TIFF's artistic director Cameron Bailey said, 'You see the period in India and the nuances of the social milieu there and the story of leaving as well. It's quite a powerful story and I think they're doing something quite remarkable.' The film's protagonist is played by newcomer Tenzin Dolker, who had no prior acting experience but carries the movie with a subtle but potent performance. As Sarin pointed out, there is no film industry in exile. 'Finding the right character to play Dolkar was crucial. She did a little audition and we realised she had the potential,' Sonam explained about the choice. A still from the film, The Sweet Requiem, which will have its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival. (TIFF) Obviously, the filmmakers couldn't shoot in Tibet, given how politically charged their project was, though the sense of oppression is conveyed through off-camera vignettes, from phone conversations to videos of self-immolations watched on a phone. Instead, Ladakh substituted for the rugged landscape of Tibet. Sarin said filming there was 'quite difficult', given the altitude of about 15,000 feet. But they were also fortunate: Snow was required for certain scenes and after eight years, there was sufficient snowfall to meet their requirement. Another challenge is that of China flexing its muscles in the film world, as they experienced in the past. In 2010, as they had a film at the Palm Springs Film Festival, the Chinese yanked two productions in retaliation. That makes the selection at TIFF particularly meaningful, as Sonam said, 'So, the question for festivals would be: Is it worth showing one exile Tibetan film that comes along once every few years if that might mean upsetting the Chinese authorities and losing access to Chinese films?' For now though, this moving story will be told at TIFF. And the filmmakers are hopeful of taking it to a larger audience, including one in India. Sonam said, 'We would love our film to be widely shown. After more than 60 years, most people have no idea what their (the exiled community's) lives are about.' Dailyhunthttps://www.intensedebate.com/people/theawsw
Aandhra Pradesh Congress manifesto promises SCS
On October 1 last, the Congress had released a pre-election manifesto. Mr Raghuveera Reddy said all assurances given in the AP Reorganisation Act 2014 would be fulfilled. The Polavaram project would be completed with Central funds. He assured Central funds for the new Capital, the Metro Rail, and said the Congress-ruled Centre would cover the revenue deficit. He said the Congress would establish a steel plant at Kadapa, construct the Dugarajapatnam port and establish the Chennai-Visakhapatnam industrial corridor. Mr Raghuveera Reddy said Rs 2 lakh loan waiver would be given to DWCRA self-help groups and every poor family would get four gas refills free. Social security pensions would be increased to Rs 2,000, Rs 2,500 and Rs 3,000 according to age groups. The ceiling on Arogyasri would be raised to Rs 5 lakh and the scheme would be extended to cover all diseases. The Congress on coming to power would decrease fuel prices by bringing them under the GST. The manifesto promised a sub-plan for the BCs and the minorities. He promised that the party would make efforts to implement reservations to BCs in the legislature. ... Dailyhunthttp://opensit.com/u/theaws
Indian women champs
In the 34th minute though, Sabitra equalised for the hosts as she rose high above her marker and headed the ball into the back of the Indian net. The break saw both sides locked at a goal apiece. India's pressure paid off in the 63rd minute as Sanju put Grace through on goal with a delightful through ball. The winger swiftly broke through, showed great composure and slotted the ball home to restore India's advantage. Coach Maymol Rocky brought on Anju Tamang in place of Sandhiya midway through the second half at the top of the pitch and in the 78th minute, the move paid rich dividends as she slammed the ball on the volley for India's third goal. Dailyhunthttps://codepen.io/theaws/
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