Airbus, Korea Aerospace Industries in new helo partnership deal

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PARIS, March 16 (UPI) -- Airbus Helicopters is to jointly develop and manufacture military and civilian helicopters in South Korea with Korea Aerospace Industries.

The teaming contract, which involves technology transfer, is for 214 light attack helicopters and about 100 light civil helicopters based on the technology of the latest version of the Airbus AS365B1 Dauphin, a twin-engine medium helicopter, now re-designated H155.

The companies expected the contract to be worth an estimated $3 billion over a 29-year period.

Airbus said it will contribute technology and expertise, while KAI will be conduct some manufacturing and final assembly at its facility in Sacheon, South Korea.

Airbus Helicopters partnered earlier with KAI in the development of the KUH-1 Surion, a larger twin-engine helicopter, for the Korean military and government agencies. Export marketing of the Surion are handled by a joint venture company with KAI and a similar arrangement is planned for the new light helicopter programs.

"We would like to express our deep gratitude to Korea Aerospace Industries and the South Korean government for entrusting us with this major helicopter program," said Airbus Helicopters President Guillaume Faury. "We are committing our full support in ensuring the LCH and LAH projects will be completed on time, on cost and to specification."

"The LCH and LAH programs will build on our collaboration with Korea Aerospace Industries on the Surion, which has become a reference in successful rotorcraft collaboration. By continuing our relationship, we will significantly reduce the risks of these two new development programs, while meeting all of the mission requirements," added Faury.

The civilian helicopter to be developed is expected to enter service in 2020. The light attack helicopter will follow two years later.

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XCOR Announces Jay Gibson as New Chief Executive Officer

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XCOR Aerospace, Inc. announced today that executive John H. (Jay) Gibson II has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer and President of the company. Mr. Gibson succeeds Jeff Greason, who is transitioning to Chief Technology Officer. Mr. Greason will dedicate his time to Lynx development, XCOR's orbital system and other crucial projects.

"After a thorough search for the ideal candidate, we decided on Jay Gibson." said Mr. Greason. "There could not be a more opportune moment for XCOR to welcome Jay on board. With his prominent leadership and management roles at Beechcraft Corporation, the United States Air Force, The Department of Defense as well as other industries and organizations, Jay delivers the depth and breadth of leadership and experience necessary to elevate XCOR to the next level."

As CEO, Mr. Gibson leads XCOR Aerospace with locations in Mojave, California and Midland, Texas as well as subsidiary XCOR Space Expeditions in Amsterdam. XCOR will also be establishing its manufacturing facility at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida.

Said Mr. Gibson, "I am excited to join this exceptional team at a critical time on the XCOR journey to making space accessible to everyone. The potential of commercially reusable rockets and vehicles in both the payload and passenger markets are incredible and are still being defined. This is a rare opportunity to participate in the continuing development of the space industry, and more specifically the success of XCOR, which stands at the forefront of the commercial spaceflight market."

Most recently, Mr. Gibson served as Senior Vice President, Global Mission Support for Beechcraft Corporation in Wichita, Kansas. Additionally at Beechcraft he served as Vice President of the Special Missions Group and Vice President/CFO of the Defense unit. Prior to joining Beechcraft, he served as the Assistant Secretary of the United States Air Force, and as Deputy Under Secretary of Defense in the Office of the Secretary of Defense. Earlier in his career, Jay served in a variety of leadership and management roles in private industry.

"This year is vital to XCOR's plans," added Mr. Greason, who will continue to serve as Chairman of the Board and remain a lead voice in space policy and industry circles. "With the commencement of the Lynx flight test program on the horizon, Jay's arrival allows this team to focus on getting Lynx in the air, moving forward on plans for our orbital vehicle, and transitioning XCOR to a more efficient and effective company."

About XCOR Aerospace: XCOR Aerospace is based in Mojave, California. It is currently building its Research and Development Center in Midland, Texas, and in the future an operational and manufacturing site at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. XCOR builds safe, reliable and reusable rocket-powered vehicles, propulsion systems, advanced non-flammable composites and rocket piston pumps. XCOR works with aerospace prime contractors and government customers on major propulsion systems, while also building Lynx. Lynx is a piloted, two-seat, fully reusable liquid rocket-powered vehicle that takes-off and lands horizontally. The Lynx-family of vehicles serves three primary missions depending on their specific type including: research & scientific missions, private spaceflight, and micro satellite launch (only on Lynx Mark III). Lynx production models (designated Lynx Mark II) are designed to be robust, multi-mission (research / scientific or private spaceflight) commercial vehicles capable of flying to 100+ km in altitude up to four times per day. Lynx vehicles are available to customers in the free world on a wet lease basis to start their own manned space flight program. For more information on XCOR Aerospace, visit http://www.xcor.com and follow us on Facebook or Twitter as XCOR.

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The Last-Mile Problem: How Data Science And Behavioral Science Can Work Together

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By James Guszcza, Deloitte Consulting LLP

What do Moneyballapplying data analytics to make more economically efficient decisionsand nudge using principles from psychology and behavioral economics to promote decisions that are consistent with peoples long-term goalshave in common? Quite a bit, as it turns out.

Business analytics and the science of behavioral nudges are different types of responses to the observation that people are predictably irrational. Predictive analytics aims to guide people toward rational behavior by using data to correct for mental biases. Behavioral techniques aim to nudge people toward certain actions by designing choice environments in ways that go with, rather than against, the grain of human psychology.

The science of behavioral nudges should find a place in the toolkit of mainstream predictive analytics. Predictive models, however strongly backed by analytics, can only point the end user in the right directionand no model can deliver the benefits it is designed to deliver unless appropriately acted upon. It is at this last mile stage that most programs meet with the greatest resistance, and behavioral nudges can play a part in solving this problem.

An example from the 2012 US presidential campaign illustrates the power of programs powered by predictive analytics and designed with human behavioral tendencies in mind. Though both Romneys and Obamas campaigns were propelled to a large extent by big data and analytics, Obamas stood apart for its combined use of predictive analytics and behavioral nudge tactics. In an example of the latter, campaign workers would ask voters to fill out and sign commitment cards with a photograph of Barack Obamaa tactic informed by research indicating that people are more likely to follow through on actions they have committed to.

Push the worst, nudge the rest

When the goal is behavior change, predictive analytics and the science of behavioral nudges can serve as two parts of a greater, more effective whole. For example, predictive models could be used to identify noncustodial parents at risk of falling behind on their child support payments. These high-risk parents could then be targeted with nudge tactics aimed at keeping them current with payments (such as filling out commitment cards and designing outreach letters using devices such as addressing the parent by name and using colloquial and forthright language). Similar ideas can inform next-generation fraud detection insurance claims, especially to combat what is usually referred to as soft fraudpractices such as opportunistic embellishment or exaggeration rather than premeditated schemes. Behavioral nudge tactics offer a soft touch approach that is well suited to the ambiguous nature of much fraud detection work. For instance, judiciously worded letters that remind the claimant of the companys fraud detection policies could have a sentinel effect.

In 3D: Data meets digital meets design

Just as behavioral science can help overcome the last-mile problem of predictive analytics, data science can assist with the last-mile problem of behavioral economicsto bridge the gap between peoples long-term intentions and their everyday actions. In certain contexts, useful nudges can take the form of digitally delivered, analytically constructed data products.

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Local students honored for their work in regional science, engineering fair

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The San Juan Regional Science and Engineering Fair took place Friday and Saturday at the Turano-Chrisman Performing Arts Theater at Piedra Vista High School in Farmington. Prizes ranged from money to school supplies, like new backpacks and flash drives. A total of 163 projects were presented during the two-day fair from students across the San Juan Region, which included Cuba to the south, Lumberton to the east and Newcomb to the west. Elementary, middle school and high school students all took part in the event.

The San Juan Regional Science and Engineering Fair results

Earth and Space Science:

1st. Mallory Southern

2nd. Nathan Heidke

3rd. Jayden Franklin

Life Science:

1st. Luke Culpepper

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Dr. Emily Splichal Book: BAREFOOT STRONG: Unlock the Secrets to Movement Longevity – Video

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Anti Aging Medicine, Skin Tightening & Stem Cell treatment …

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We offer a multitude of medical services as part of our preventative medical treatment focused on regaining and maintaining optimal health, vitality and vigor. Improving your metabolic function and optimizing hormones like testosterone, estrogen, progesterone, DHEA and others, can give you a better opportunity for a healthy and vigorous life.

Our goal is for you to be disease resistant, mentally sharp, and physically fit. So called Anti Aging Medicine may not be able to reverse aging, or extend longevity, however our hormone replacement treatments are able to address age related physical, mental and sexual problems and enhance your quality of life.

Our resident specialist, Dr. Lionel Bissoon (DO) has been practicing for over 20 years. Author of the book The Cellulite Cure, Dr. Bissoon is a highly skilled physician with a wide range of medical knowledge. He has received training in multiple fields of medicine and draws upon his various medical field of knowledge to synthesize a comprehensive approach to treating all his patients.

Our highly specialized Physicians will individually tailor a comprehensive program that may include bio-identical hormone replacement therapy. Diet and exercise regimens will be recommended along with a specialized vitamin supplementation programs designed to replenish the body with nutrients typically lacking in the modern diet, and required for optimum health.

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Peter Thiel has turned to biotech, specifically focused on anti-aging

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Co-founder of PayPal and initial investor in Facebook, Peter Thiel knows where to put his money and has an eye for what will be successful that much is clear. But now, his eye has drifted over to the biotech world, and once again, the money is rolling in.

According to MIT Technology Review, Thiel is now focused on defeating aging, an area of medicine he says is structurally underexplored.

Biotech has become cheaper and easier, so there is more probability for quick success making investments more reasonable for someone like Thiel. But he still understands the gamble at hand and seems to have a clear understanding of what hes getting into. As the Technology Review explained:

Most of Thiels biotech investments have been made by his charitable Thiel Foundation. But at least four biotechs have received funding from his venture capital firm, Founders Fund, including Cambrian, Emerald Therapeutics, and Stem CentRx, which has an antibody drug in clinical testing for lung cancer.

To Thiel, the biotech industry suffers from a structural problem. Companies have to spend tens of millions developing drugs that might work but might not. Theyre not really sure, because biology is so unpredictable and complex. Most companies are very heavily invested in the unpredictably paradigm, he says. But when you treat it as a lottery ticket, both the participants and the investors have already psyched themselves into losing. A small probability times a big payoff normally equals zero.

Thiel says hes not looking for companies that plan to gather empirical evidence, but instead would like those who have a theory that can systematically be put into practice. One example is Counsyl, a genetic testing company that Thiel has put $17 million in since 2011.

At the time, scientists were hyping the idea that DNA could tell you the risks for common diseases like diabetes. Instead, Counsyl created an inexpensive, highly automated, and consumer-friendly way to test for rare disorders whose inheritance patterns are well understood. In fact, they follow Mendels theory, first elaborated in the 1800s.

Counsyls tests are now used in connection with more than 3 percent of U.S. births, and the private company is valued at around $1 billion. It is one of Silicon Valleys unicorns, those rare runaway successes that Thiel often seems to be involved with.

According to Technology Review, Thiels additional interest in anti-aging strategies includes him taking daily growth hormones and currently being signed up for cryonic freezing.

The way people deal with aging is a combination of acceptance and denial, he says. They accept there is nothing they can do about it, and deny its going to happen to them.

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New laser technology holds promise of youth

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One of the many challenges of a dermatologist is when a patient asks for her skin to be restored to almost the same texture as a babys behind. With the availability of laser technology and advancements in science such demand is no longer impossible, especially with a skilled doctor.

We regard excellent skincare as an alliance of expert knowledge in aesthetic medicine, cutting-edge technology, and a genuine interest to improve the quality of life of patients, says Dr. Kyla Talens, whose expertise is laser treatment.

Dr. Talens understood the unpleasant impact of physical flaws on the human psyche at an early age. Growing up, she experienced firsthand the heavy emotional burden brought about by different skin issues such as scarring, severe acne, and pigmentation, among others. This fueled her drive to seek the best ways to improve peoples self-concept through physical enhancement.

COST-EFFECTIVE CHOICE

In her newly opened clinic Skin Philosophie Medical Aesthetic and Lifestyle Solutions located at The Fort Strip, Bonifacio Global City, in Taguig, she treats patients with a ground-breaking laser resurfacing technology with little or no downtime.

As we age, the skin begins to appear loose and to form deeper folds and drooping bulges as skin sagging ensues. At Skin Philosophie, we use the ultra-modern Palomar Lux 1540 Non-ablative Fractional Erbium Glass Laser, which tightens the skin and eliminates fine lines and deep folds. The machine delivers an array of high-precision microbeams to repair damaged tissue by coagulating the deeper layers of the skin and stimulating natural collagen and elastin production to improve the skins tone and texture. Its the cost-effective choice for skin resurfacing with faster healing and with little to no downtime, too, she explains.

To achieve faster results, Dr. Talens suggests coupling the laser treatment with non-invasive Face and Neck Intra-Therma Sculpting, which delivers focused radiofrequency (RF) energy that reaches the deeper layers of the skin. It helps improve the appearance of aging skin by contouring the face and neck while smoothing out problem areas like deep nasolabial folds and Marionette lines, bulging jowls, ill-defined jawlines, and turkey neck, among others, she expounds.

There is already a visible improvement right after the treatment. And the great news is that there will be continuous skin tightening and lifting in the succeeding weeks to a few months as collagen remodeling takes place. In addition, the effects last long enough that the treatment is done only once or twice a year.

In the case of nasolabial folds, which run from the sides of the nose down towards the corners of the mouth, and Marionette lines, which are lines that run from the corners of the lips downward towards the sides of the chin, dermal fillers can also be injected to make the facial contour smoother. Now, with the availability of a wide range of anti-aging procedures, patients can undergo non-invasive face lifting and contouring.

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