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Va. General Assembly agrees to compensate eugenics victims

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RICHMOND The Virginia General Assembly has agreed to compensate individuals who were forcibly sterilized under the 20th-century practice of eugenics.

A budget passed by both chambers Thursday, and awaiting the governors signature, sets aside $400,000 or $25,000 for each victim or his or her estate.

The appropriation, championed this year by Del. Benjamin L. Cline (R-Rockbridge), makes Virginia the second state to take such action among more than 30 that forcibly sterilized residents. North Carolina was the first.

Im very pleased weve finally taken this necessary step towards acknowledging the wrongdoing that was done by the state, Cline said. When someone is denied the ability to have a family, thats a tragedy, but when its denied to them by their government, that is a scandal and a wrong that needs to be made right.

Gov. Terry McAuliffes spokesman, Brian Coy, declined to say whether the governor favors compensation. While running for office, McAuliffe (D) said he supported the formal apology offered by Virginia for eugenics, but he did not take a position on payouts.

The Virginia Eugenical Sterilization Act, signed into law on March 20, 1924, declared that heredity plays an important part in the transmission of insanity, idiocy, imbecility, epilepsy, and crime.

The law had the blessing of doctors and scientists at the University of Virginia and elsewhere. Under its provisions, people who were confined to state institutions because of mental illness, mental retardation or epilepsy could be sterilized as a benefit both to themselves and society.

More than 7,000 Virginians were sterilized between 1924 and 1979. Officials know of 11 victims who are still alive.

One of them is E. Lewis Reynolds, a Marine veteran from Lynchburg who was forcibly sterilized at the Central Virginia Training Center.

I thank you all very much, more than youll ever know, he said Friday during a news conference in Richmond.

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EDA Software offers system-level design/synthesis platform.

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Next-generation system-level design platform integrates Forte and Cadence technology

HIGHLIGHTS:

- Industry's first high-level synthesis platform that can be utilized across an entire system-on-chip (SoC) design

- First silicon-proven high-level synthesis platform to address real world challenges, including ECO, low power, IP reuse, and routing congestion

- Consistent environment from TLM through gates improves design and verification quality

SAN JOSE, Calif. -- Cadence Design Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: CDNS) today announced the Cadence() Stratus(TM) high-level synthesis platform, the industry's first high-level synthesis platform that can be utilized across an entire system-on-chip (SoC) design. This next-generation platform integrates Forte Cynthesizer((TM)) and Cadence C-to-Silicon Compiler into one tool to deliver 10X productivity improvement, 20 percent better power, performance, and area (PPA) quality of results (QoR), and 5X faster verification versus a hand-written RTL flow.

The Stratus high-level synthesis platform is currently available. For more information, visit http://www.cadence.com/news/stratus.

Prior to the Stratus platform, no high-level synthesis tool was robust enough to be used across an entire SoC design, and designers were forced to choose the parts of their designs in which they would utilize the technology. With the Stratus platform, Cadence has eliminated that design compromise by integrating a comprehensive set of features into one platform, including:

-- A sixth generation high-level synthesis core engine to provide excellent usability, scalability, and QoR across the full application space, including both control-centric and datapath-centric designs containing hundreds of blocks -- Full integration with Cadence Encounter RTL Compiler and Cadence Encounter() Conformal() ECO Designer to allow physically-aware and ECO-aware high-level synthesis and minimize implementation changes from Engineering Change Orders -- Rich intellectual property library of I/O interfaces and customizable floating point datatypes to increase productivity by giving designers synthesizable optimized SystemC building blocks -- Full IDE and automation of tool flow and multiple scenario evaluation to enable full architectural exploration, and improve verification by providing a consistent environment from early TLM models through gates

"With our high-level synthesis flow and the Stratus platform, we're now doing the kinds of things that we couldn't have imagined doing previously," said Ray McConnell, chief technology officer of Blu Wireless Technology. "For example, we can now have a working prototype of a complete multi-gigabit modem with a mmwave beamsteering antenna available when we're doing the integration and system and software validation. Previously, we would have had to use poor approximations for early validation. Having an early working prototype is having a significant business impact in terms of our potential customers' enthusiasm and confidence."

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Purinize Endorsed as Superior Water Filtration System

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Coldwater, MI (PRWEB) February 27, 2015

The Purinize Water Purifier System has recently been endorsed by the leading environmental chemist, Dr. Paul Rosenfeld, for its ability to protect individuals from the dangers of water contamination. Dr. Rosenfeld is the principal chemist and co-founder at Soil/Water/Air Protection Enterprise (SWAPE) and is an expert on environmental contaminants with over 20 years of experience performing evaluations and developing cleanup programs for affected sites.

Much of the earth's fresh water supply is becoming contaminated due to landfills, pesticides, chemical and petroleum spills, disinfection by-products and more. The pollutants, such as pharmaceuticals, agricultural chemicals, bacteria, viruses, heavy metals, and industrial chemicals, are harmful to humans, especially young children. Most of these materials are not being removed because traditional filtration devices are not capable. While some home water filters are able to reduce some contaminants, the majority of them cannot remove the most harmful chemicals. Because of his concern regarding the water crisis occurring throughout the U.S. and globally, Dr. Rosenfeld has been seeking a better solution for the purification of water.

After personally testing the Purinize Water Purifier in combination with a portable water filtration system, Dr. Rosenfeld recommends the application as one of the best defenses against the harmfulness of water contamination. The purifier is able to neutralize most of the contaminants, which can then be filtered out of the water. Dr. Rosenfeld recommends the system as superior to distillation and reverse osmosis because it allows the natural minerals to remain in the water, which makes the end product more beneficial to one's health.

A Purinize company representative stated, If you are an outdoor enthusiast, a world traveler, or a survivalist, who is concerned about water quality, Purinize may be the best investment you make. The Purinize Water Purifier System is highly recommended due to its antibacterial properties, which it comprises without the use of harmful chemicals. To browse the company's online store, visit http://www.purinize.com/collections/frontpage.

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Purinize strives to provide the most effective solution for producing safe drinking water. The environmental company has created a portable water purifier, which makes any water potable on demand without the use of toxic chemicals. More information can be found about the water purification system at http://www.store.purinize.com/.

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Energy Management System offers cloud-enabled solution.

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Cloud-Enabled Solution Designed for Small Commercial Market

NEW ORLEANS, -- Leviton today announced the release of the Lumina Gateway and the related wireless Lumina RF energy management product family, including occupancy sensors, motion sensors, door and window contacts, load control modules, light switches, thermostats, in-wall touchscreens and mobile applications (apps). Lumina Gateway and its accompanying product family were designed specifically for small commercial operations such as retail, office, restaurant and storefront spaces. The cost-effective system features event logic scheduling, up to 40 connected wireless two-way sensors and load control, free email or SMS text notifications based on the event, free apps for remote access and free software for setup. Additionally, the Leviton Cloud Service was created for the professional installer as a method to facilitate user-friendly system connections, proper installation and secure encrypted communication.

"Leviton Cloud Service and the launch of the Lumina RF family offer a new platform for Leviton's continued growth in the small commercial building management and automation market," said Thomas Morgan, Director of Product Management for Leviton Security & Automation. "Not only is it a powerful and comprehensive wireless solution for retrofits, but franchisees and multiple business owners can remotely control their properties for free via the app, while receiving free email notifications about their property."

Leviton's powerful Lumina RF family ensures energy savings in new construction and retrofit applications, utilizing wireless sensors and devices to control temperatures, lamps, fans, pumps and third-party window coverings, with access to IP cameras for video surveillance. The Gateway itself functions as an energy management coordinator allowing automation of loads and control of multiple properties from smartphone apps. The Lumina Gateway features Leviton's Lumina RF wireless technology, a 2.4GHz mesh network with a proven track record in light commercial applications for distance and reliability.

Customers can choose from a variety of devices, including a 120/277V 10A light switch as well as 5A, 15A and 30A load control modules to turn nearly any light commercial load on and off. The centralized timing functions make load scheduling simple for signage and other important facets of the business. Additionally, three wireless thermostats provide temperature and humidity notifications, advanced scheduling and remote control via apps, while a selection of wireless sensors enable open and close, motion or occupancy based events. The Leviton Lumina Gateway system is able to be programmed to notify a property owner or manager when an event has occurred on the property through use of the free, downloadable setup software.

The free Lumina mobile app for iOS and Android allows customers to connect remotely from their iOS or Android device. Connection is available through the Leviton Cloud Service making setup quick and easy, with no port forwarding or DDNS required. Leviton Cloud Service is a core component of the eco-system, as it is also utilized by integrators to download the installation software, register the project and connect the app to the Gateway with user credentials.

The Leviton Lumina Gateway and Lumina RF product family are now available. To learn more about the solution, please visit http://www.leviton.com/Gateway. Integrators wishing to register their company can visit http://cloud.leviton.com and once approved can download the free Lumina Gateway installation software.

About Leviton Security & Automation Leviton Security & Automation (formerly HAI by Leviton) creates integrated automation and security solutions for residential and commercial use. As a leader in automation and building management, Leviton Security & Automation offers a complete line of award-winning automation products, connecting all devices - from programmable communicating thermostats, smart light switches and distributed audio systems to video surveillance equipment and access control products - through touchscreen interfaces and software that allows access and control of an automation system over the Internet or a smart phone. Learn more at http://www.leviton.com/automation or http://www.twitter.com/LevitonSA.

About Leviton Leviton is the smart choice, providing the most comprehensive range of solutions to meet the needs of today's residential, commercial and industrial buildings. Leveraging more than a century of experience, Leviton helps customers create sustainable, intelligent environments through its electrical wiring devices, network and data center connectivity solutions, and lighting energy management systems. From switches and receptacles, to daylight harvesting controls, networking systems, and equipment for charging electric vehicles, Leviton solutions help customers achieve savings in energy, time and cost, all while enhancing safety. For more information, visit http://www.leviton.com, http://www.facebook.com/leviton, http://twitter.com/leviton or http://www.youtube.com/Levitonmfg.

CONTACT: Greg Rhoades, (504) 736-9810 x 233, grhoades@leviton.com

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Biggest weekend ever for women's MMA?

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In this Feb. 22, 2014 photo, Ronda Rousey prepares for a UFC 170 mixed martial arts women's bantamweight title fight against Sara McMann in Las Vegas. Rousey is constructing her escape hatch out of mixed martial arts, even if shes not planning to use it just yet. The UFC bantamweight champion has turned her celebrity and charisma into a budding career as an action film star. Many MMA fighters dream about it, but Rousey is actually doing it: With upcoming parts in The Expendables 3, the newest Fast and Furious chapter and the Entourage movie, shes seeking success outside the cage even while her fighting career is near its peak. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken)

Remember when Dana White made the infamous declaration that women will never fight in the UFC?

That was four years ago, and that chomping noise you hear now is White eating his own words.

This might be the biggest showcase weekend for women's MMA ever.

On Friday night, San Diego's Cris "Cyborg" Justino takes on Charmaine Tweet as the headline fight in Invicta 11, at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles.

It's Justino's first fight since July 2013. She was supposed to fight in Invicta 10 last December but had to pull out after an ankle injury. She passed a drug test this week despite recent allegations from Rousey and White accusing her of PED use.

She'll be highly motivated on Friday night because a win could earn her a shot at Rousey, the current UFC women's bantamweight title holder. And after this scathing verbal attack from Rousey in November, you know Cris Cyborg wants to settle this on the mat.

Rousey accuses Cris Cyborg of PED use:

"That girl in my eyes should be charged with attempted negligent homicide... By coming into the cage with performance-enhancing drugs, [it] is the equivalent of walking in there with a weapon. It's not about who hits a ball farther or something like that. The only reason why we're allowed to do MMA is because the human potential of how it is right now, we can say that it's safe. But if you keep putting PEDs [in] people, it's going to become less and less safe."

However, Cyborg's Friday night Invicta fight is really just an appetizer for the long-anticipated Rousey vs. Cat Zingano matchup in UFC 184 on Saturday night at the Staples Center.

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Teaching computers how to play Atari better than humans

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GWEN IFILL: Next: Playing video games might seem like childs play.

But, as Tom Clarke of Independent Television News reports, its also at the frontier of artificial intelligence.

TOM CLARKE: It was the late 1970s, and for the first generation of video gamers, Atari was king. By the standards of the day, the graphics were mind-blowing, the sound out of this world.

And the selection of games just went on and on and on.

Ah.

Compared to the video games of today, Atari looks pretty clunky, but the games are still quite difficult to play, especially if you havent picked one up for 30 years, like me. But its that exact combination of simple graphics, but quite challenging game play, that has attracted the cutting edge of artificial intelligence researchers back to the 1970s.

This version of Space Invaders isnt being played by a person, but a system of computer algorithms that is learning how to play it just by looking at the pixels on the screen. It may not sound like it, but its something of a breakthrough, the work of one of the finest young minds in A.I. research, North Londoner Demis Hassabis.

DEMIS HASSABIS, Vice President, DeepMind Technologies: We dont actually give any clues to the system about what it is supposed to do in the game, what its controlling, how it gets a score, whats valuable in the game, what the right strategies are. It has to learn all those things from first principles.

TOM CLARKE: Hassabis shows me his system playing the classic paddle game Breakout.

DEMIS HASSABIS: So now, about two hours in, now it can play the game pretty much as good as any human, professional human player could, even when its coming at very fast angles. And then we thought, well, thats pretty good, but what would happen if we just left it playing for another couple of hours?

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Reusable Space Planes, Censorship & Data Theft – Science & Technology on Downstream – Video

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California lawmakers demand swastikas be removed from house

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Published February 26, 2015

Feb. 26, 2015: Robert Dixon, left, and Kraig Smith, demonstrate outside a home calling for removal of swastikas displayed on the home in Sacramento, Calif., Thursday.(AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)

SACRAMENTO, Calif. State lawmakers on Thursday demanded that a California man take down poster-size swastikas displayed in front of his house, calling the signs racist and vulgar but acknowledging the person had a right to free speech.

"It's time to remove this disgusting display of racism from our community," said state Sen. Marty Block, D-San Diego, chairman of the Legislative Jewish Caucus.

The symbols desecrate the memory of 6 million Jews who died in concentration camps, he said.

On the front door of the Sacramento house is a depiction of the American flag with a swastika replacing the stars next to the stripes. Two Israeli flags show swastikas in place of the Star of David.

No one answered a knock on the door, where a note asked for privacy.

Police received a call Monday about the house in the middle-class River Park neighborhood, and a welfare check found there were no reportable crimes, Sacramento police spokesman Officer Justin Brown said.

"We haven't received any other complaints," he said.

On Thursday, Block was joined by lawmakers, veterans and labor leaders in calling for the homeowner to voluntarily remove the signs.

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Charlie Hebdo journalist defends satire, free speech at Univ. event

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Posted Feb 27, 2015 by Anne Nazzaro

Zineb El Rhazoui, a journalist at the French satirical newspaper Charlie Hebdo, discussed free speech in an event Thursday at the Law School. The event, titled Who Is Charlie?, referenced the hashtag #JeSuisCharlie that trended worldwide following the assassination of 12 people at the Charlie Hebdo office in Paris last month, and was organized by the University of Chicago French Club and moderated by Robert Morrissey, a French literature professor at the university.

On January 7 two gunmen stormed the offices of the newspaper and opened fire, killing 12. The gunman claimed to be acting in revenge for satirical cartoons about Islam, including some depicting the image of the Prophet Muhammad, that the newspaper had published.

Before the attack, Charlie Hebdo had 10,000 subscribers; after, it had more than 200,000. All of us, we would have preferred to stay poorinstead of paying the very expensive price that we paid to have 200,000 subscribers, El Rhazoui said. She said that this has made them more committed than ever to following a code of ethics, keeping with the limits of free speech according to French law.

El Rhazoui mourned her coworkers deaths at the event. My colleagues have been killed because of something superfluous. My colleagues were simple people, intelligent people, nice people, humans, and they had lives, she said. They have been killed by stupid men. Incredible stupidity has killed brilliant intelligence.

Despite the attack, and the subsequent public uproar over the newspapers cartoons, El Rhazoui defended Charlie Hebdos right to publish what it did and what it continues to publish. She stated that just because it is a satirical newspaper doesnt mean that it does or publishes whatever it likes; it remains within the bounds of French law. The limits of freedom of expression in France are clear, she said.

In response to anger over the publishing of the Prophet Muhammads image, she said that in her studies she has found that there is only one line in the Koran that states that one should not publish his image. She also pointed out that in Shiite Islam, it has become more acceptable to publish the Prophets image. But most importantly, she said that the law banning his depiction belongs to Islam, not to France.

Keep in mind, we work under the French law. Not under the Shariah law, El Rhazoui said. We mustnt accept the rules of a game that are imposed to us by guns, and by crime.

She said that if people are offended by the paper, and do not support its ideas, they are not obliged to buy it.

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