XPRIZE Foundation and Qualcomm Foundation Set to Revolutionize Healthcare with Launch of $10 Million Qualcomm Tricorder XPRIZE

Global Incentivized Competition Looks to Integrate Technology Advancements to Enable Diagnosis on Mobile Devices, Giving Consumers Access to Healthcare in the Palm of Their Hand

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Las Vegas, NV (January 10, 2012) — The XPRIZE Foundation and Qualcomm Foundation today announced the launch of the $10 million Qualcomm Tricorder XPRIZE, a global competition to revolutionize healthcare. In this competition, teams will leverage technology innovation in areas such as artificial intelligence and wireless sensing – much like the medical Tricorder of Star Trek® fame – to make medical diagnoses independent of a physician or healthcare provider. The goal of the competition is to drive development of devices that will give consumers access to their state of health in the palm of their hand.

The announcement was made at the 2012 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) during Qualcomm Incorporated Chairman and CEO and Qualcomm Foundation Chair, Dr. Paul Jacobs’ keynote address. Dr. Peter H. Diamandis, Chairman and CEO of the XPRIZE Foundation, joined Dr. Jacobs on stage to introduce the competition.

“There is a dire need to improve access to healthcare globally and provide consumers with an opportunity to be active participants in their own health,” said Dr. Diamandis. “The Qualcomm Tricorder XPRIZE will incent the creation of technologies that can empower the consumer with the ability to decide when, where and how to seek health information and care.”

The $10 million top prize will be awarded to the team that develops a mobile platform that most accurately diagnoses a set of 15 diseases across 30 consumers in three days. Teams must also deliver this information in a way that provides a compelling consumer experience while capturing real time, critical health metrics such as blood pressure, respiratory rate and temperature. The winning solutions will enable consumers in any location to quickly and
effectively assess health conditions, determine if they need professional help and answer the question, “What do I do next?” when it comes to their health.

“Health care today certainly falls far short of the vision portrayed in Star Trek. By sponsoring the Qualcomm Tricorder XPRIZE competition, the Qualcomm Foundation will stimulate the imaginations of entrepreneurs, engineers, scientists and doctors to create wireless health services and technologies that improve lives, increase consumer access to healthcare and drive efficiencies in the healthcare system,” said Dr. Jacobs. “This competition will accelerate the development of tools that can empower consumers to take charge of their own bodies and manage their own care.”

By launching this incentivized competition, the XPRIZE Foundation and Qualcomm Foundation
seek to make 23rd century science fiction a 21st century medical reality. The Qualcomm Tricorder XPRIZE looks to empower consumers to take control of their own healthcare and improve the quality of life for people, everywhere.

The XPRIZE Foundation will have a presence in Booth #30313, Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC) South Hall 3, Upper Level and Booth #3231, LVCC North Hall. For more information about the Qualcomm Tricorder XPRIZE, visit:
http://www.qualcommtricorderxprize.org.

ABOUT THE XPRIZE FOUNDATION

Founded in 1995, the XPRIZE Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit, is the leading organization solving the world’s Grand Challenges by creating and managing large-scale, high-profile, incentivized prize competitions that stimulate investment in research and development worth far more than the prize itself. The organization motivates and inspires brilliant innovators from all disciplines to leverage their intellectual and financial capital for the benefit of humanity. The XPRIZE Foundation conducts competitions in four Prize Groups: Education & Global Development; Energy & Environment; Life Sciences; and Exploration. Prizes won include the $10 million Ansari XPRIZE for private, suborbital space flight; the $10 million Progressive Insurance Automotive XPRIZE for creating safe, affordable, production-capable vehicles that exceed 100 MPGe (energy equivalent); the $2 million Northrop Grumman Lunar Lander XCHALLENGE for advanced rocket development; and the $1.4 million Wendy Schmidt Oil Cleanup XCHALLENGE for highly effective, ocean surface oil spill cleanup methods. Active prizes include the $30 million Google Lunar XPRIZE, the $10 million Archon Genomics XPRIZE presented by Medco, and the $10 million Qualcomm Tricorder XPRIZE.

ABOUT THE QUALCOMM FOUNDATION

Established in 2010 by Qualcomm Incorporated, the Qualcomm Foundation is dedicated to developing and strengthening communities worldwide. Specifically, the Qualcomm Foundation focuses its philanthropic efforts on helping create and sustain educated, healthy, culturally vibrant communities in regions around the globe. For more information about the Qualcomm Foundation and Qualcomm Incorporated’s global social responsibility programs, visitwww.qualcomm.com/community.

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Competencia Global incentivado mira para integrar la tecnología Los avances para poder hacer un diagnóstico en dispositivos móviles, Dando a los consumidores acceso a la salud en la palma de su mano 

Las Vegas, NV (10 de enero de 2012) - La Fundación XPRIZE y Fundación Qualcomm anunciaron hoy el lanzamiento de los $ 10 millones Qualcomm Tricorder XPRIZE, un concurso mundial para revolucionar la asistencia sanitaria. En esta competición, los equipos aprovecharán la innovación tecnológica en áreas como la inteligencia artificial y sensores inalámbricos - al igual que el tricorder médico de Star Trek® fama - para hacer diagnósticos médicos independiente de un médico o proveedor de atención médica. El objetivo del concurso es impulsar el desarrollo de dispositivos que darán a los consumidores acceso a su estado de salud en la palma de su mano. 

El anuncio fue hecho en el 2012 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) en presidente de Qualcomm Incorporated y CEO de Qualcomm y Presidente de la Fundación, discurso de apertura el Dr. Paul Jacobs. Dr. Peter H. Diamandis, presidente y CEO de la Fundación XPRIZE, se unió el Dr. Jacobs al escenario para presentar el concurso. 

"Hay una gran necesidad de mejorar el acceso a la asistencia sanitaria a nivel mundial y ofrecer a los consumidores la oportunidad de participar activamente en su propia salud", dijo el Dr. Diamandis. "El XPRIZE Qualcomm Tricorder será incentivar la creación de tecnologías que pueden potenciar a los consumidores con la capacidad de decidir cuándo, dónde y cómo buscar información de salud y la atención." 

El primer premio de $ 10 millones se otorgará al equipo que desarrolla una plataforma móvil que diagnostica con mayor precisión un conjunto de 15 enfermedades a través de 30 consumidores en tres días. Los equipos también deben entregar esta información de una manera que proporciona una experiencia de consumo convincente durante la captura en tiempo real, las métricas críticas de salud como la presión arterial, la frecuencia respiratoria y la temperatura. Las soluciones ganadoras permitirán a los consumidores en cualquier lugar de forma rápida y 

evaluar eficazmente las condiciones de salud, determinar si necesitan ayuda profesional y responder a la pregunta, "¿Qué debo hacer ahora?" cuando se trata de su salud. 

"Sin duda la atención de salud hoy en día está muy lejos de la visión retratado en Star Trek. Al patrocinar el concurso Qualcomm Tricorder XPRIZE, la Fundación Qualcomm estimulará la imaginación de los empresarios, ingenieros, científicos y médicos para crear servicios de salud inalámbricas y tecnologías que mejoran la vida, aumentar el acceso de los consumidores a la salud y promover la eficiencia en el sistema de salud ", dijo el Dr. . Jacobs. "Esta competencia va a acelerar el desarrollo de herramientas que pueden potenciar a los consumidores a tomar las riendas de su propio cuerpo y manejar su propio cuidado." 

Con el lanzamiento de este concurso incentivados, la Fundación XPRIZE y Fundación Qualcomm 

tratar de hacer que la ciencia ficción del siglo 23 de una realidad médica del siglo 21. El Qualcomm Tricorder XPRIZE busca empoderar a los consumidores a tomar el control de su propia salud y mejorar la calidad de vida de las personas, en todas partes. 

La Fundación XPRIZE tendrá presencia en el stand # 30313, Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC) South Hall 3, Nivel Alto y el stand # 3231, North Hall LVCC. Para obtener más información sobre el Qualcomm Tricorder XPRIZE, visite: 

http://www.qualcommtricorderxprize.org. 

ACERCA DE LA FUNDACIÓN XPRIZE 

Fundada en 1995, la Fundación XPRIZE, una 501 (c) (3) sin fines de lucro, es la organización líder en la solución de los Grandes Retos del mundo por la creación y gestión a gran escala, de alto perfil, concursos con premios incentivadas que estimulen la inversión en la investigación y desarrollo vale mucho más que el propio premio. La organización motiva e inspira a los innovadores brillantes de todas las disciplinas para aprovechar su capital intelectual y financiero para el beneficio de la humanidad. La Fundación lleva a cabo XPRIZE competiciones en cuatro grupos Premio: Educación y Desarrollo Global; Energía y Medio Ambiente; Ciencias de la Vida; y exploración. Los premios ganados incluyen la XPRIZE 10.000.000 dólares Ansari para vuelos espaciales privados, suborbital; el Progressive Insurance Automotive XPRIZE $ 10 millones para la creación, la producción de vehículos con capacidad seguros y asequibles que exceden 100 MPGe (equivalente energético); la Northrop Grumman Lunar Lander XChallenge $ 2 millones para el desarrollo avanzado de cohetes; y la Wendy Schmidt Petróleo XChallenge Cleanup $ 1.4 millones para, métodos altamente efectivos de limpieza del derrame de petróleo de la superficie del océano. Premios activos incluyen los 30 millones Google Lunar XPRIZE, los $ 10 millones Archon Genómica XPRIZE presentado por Medco, y los $ 10 millones Qualcomm Tricorder XPRIZE. 

ACERCA DE LA FUNDACIÓN QUALCOMM 

Fundada en 2010 por Qualcomm Incorporated, la Fundación Qualcomm se dedica al desarrollo y fortalecimiento de las comunidades en todo el mundo. En concreto, la Fundación Qualcomm centra sus esfuerzos filantrópicos en ayudar a crear y mantener comunidades saludables, educados, culturalmente vibrantes en regiones de todo el mundo. Para obtener más información acerca de la Fundación Qualcomm y programas de responsabilidad social global, visitwww.qualcomm.com/community de Qualcomm Incorporated. 

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X Prize Competition Could Make 'Tricorder' A Reality

August 31, 2014 5:40 PM ET

Many Star Trek gadgets have made the journey from science fiction to real life. Arun Rath talks to Grant Campany about the X Prize Foundation's competition to b

ring the medical tricorder to life.

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Thanks for listening. It's ALL THINGS CONSIDERED from NPR West. Star Trek geeks, like me, delight in talking about the technological advances predicted on the show - cell phones, tablet computers, 3D printing, Google Glass, medical telemetry. There's a new push to bring another device from the USS Enterprise to the mainstream - the medical tricorder. That's the gadget Doctor McCoy would use to diagnose anyone who got sick. He'd scan it over them as it made its signature sound.

(SOUNDBITE OF TRICORDER)

RATH: The X Prize Foundation launched the Qualcomm Tricorder X Prize competition in 2012, challenging teams of scientists all over the world to design an instrument able to capture vital signs and diagnose 15 diseases. The finalists were announced this week. Grant Campany is a senior directory with the X Prize Foundation.

GRANT CAMPANY: There's the need for a health system that really is responsive to the needs of the population. And a lot of these diseases and conditions that we're talking about result from many different variables - from the environment, your genetics and your own behavior. What we don't have is an effective means to measure all of these things and to take these data points simultaneously and over a period of time. And these devices will be engineered ultimately to do that.

RATH: Over 300 teams initially registered to compete for the $10 million prize. Now it's down to 10.

CAMPANY: The teams that actually are in the top 10 had to submit a large amount of data to explain to us and to judges how they were going to go about diagnosing things from anemia, urinary tract infection, diabetes, atrial fibrillation, stroke, as well as monitor five vital signs continuously for 72 hours. So it's a pretty audacious goal.

RATH: The finalists are from all over the world - from the U.S., Taiwan, Slovenia, India, Canada. And they're all taking different approaches to the challenge.

CAMPANY: They're looking at a myriad of technologies - things that measure the volatile compounds in your breath, things that measure your pulse, using sources of light and even photo optics. So you can imagine having sensors in your clothes, applications that monitor how many steps you take, how much you're exercising. We don't put any restrictions on what these teams do.

RATH: There's one big difference between the vision for the X Prize tricorder and Star Trek. On Star Trek, medical professionals, like Doctor Pulaski, use the equipment.

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DIANA MULDAUR: (As Dr. Pulaski) How are you?

MARINA SIRTIS: (As Deanna Troi) Well, when I first called you, I was feeling intense pain.

RATH: But the focus of the X Prize tricorder competition is to put the technology in the hands of the consumer. That's right, you get to be Doctor McCoy. Here's a clip from a promo video for one of the products in the works from a U.S. team called Scanadu.

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UNIDENTIFIED MAN: What if instead of fearing the worst when you notice something out of the ordinary, you could identify the condition yourself?

RATH: And this one's from a UK-based team called Zensor.

(SOUNDBITE OF COMMERCIAL)

UNIDENTIFIED WOMAN: Detected arrhythmias and rate breaches are transmitted over standard Wi-Fi with all vital signs monitored and recorded 24/7.

RATH: But Grant Campany says they're not trying to replace your family doctor.

CAMPANY: I think it's a tool for physicians. I think what we're seeing, not only in this country but around the world, is that there's a tremendous shortage of doctors. We need to have innovation that allows us to have more tools and empowerment for consumers.

RATH: The 10 Qualcomm Tricorder X Prize finalists have until April to design, develop and deliver up to 30 working tricorder devices. After that, consumer testers will take the devices home and evaluate them. Judges make the final decision in January 2016 to coincide with the 50th anniversary of Star Trek.

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Exorcism & Demonic Spirits:

Exorcism & Demonic Spirits:

Retired from a career with the NYPD, Ralph Sarchie now devotes his life to investigating cases of demonic possession and assisting in the exorcisms. The recent movie, Deliver Us from Evil, was inspired by Sarchie's investigative experiences and the often-dangerous paranormal investigations he's immersed himself in. The movie, which fictionalized elements from his book and real-life story, portrayed his career as a police officer going hand-in-hand with his exorcism work, but in reality he kept the two occupations separate, Sarchie said.

On Tuesday's show, he discussed several cases he's worked on, as well as the stages of demonic activity and possession. One such case he called "the Halloween of Horror," and it started out with a demonic spirit masking itself as the spirit of a deceased person. The entity singled out a woman in a family to focus on, and began telepathically communicating with her. As things progressed, it began to physically assault one of her children in order to break down her will so it could possess her. After about three months, the family sought out help and her exorcism was successful, Sarchie recounted, adding that he only works on cases where his participation is requested by the afflicted family.

The first stage of demonic interaction is called "infestation" where small or subtle phenomena occur such as scratching or tapping noises, or hearing your name called when you're alone, he detailed. The oppression/obsession stage is an acceleration of the infestation where, for instance, the tapping sound will have increased to a pounding, physical attacks occur, and the afflicted acts out negative or sinful behaviors. This can lead up to the possession stage where the person can no longer resist the demon, he continued. The late Father Malachi Martin told Sarchie that there's going to be rise in child possessions as a kind of chastisement, because parents aren't teaching their children about God, or turning to him.

8 WEBSITES EVERY COLLEGE STUDENT SHOULD USE

by Kendra in Undergrad Life | tags: helpful college websites , mint , easybib , textbookrush , grubhub , financial aid , groupon , rate my professor 

Aug 19

 

College is some of the best years of your life but can also be some of the busiest. Trying to juggle studying, campus involvement and hanging out with friends can be overwhelming. Anything to lessen the stress load is greatly appreciated. Listed below are eight websites that will make your life a little bit easier as a college student.

Mint: We all know college is expensive, but Mint is about to become your new best friend. It is a FREE service that gathers all your financial information into one place. This is a great way to get into the practice of setting a budget and sticking to it.  You can easily organize your money into different categories like, tuition, housing, food and entertainment. You can also set alerts when balances are getting low or bills are due.

Rate My Professor: This is a great website to find out all the details about a professor who is teaching one of the classes you are enrolled in or are considering enrolling in. You can read reviews from other students who have taken the course. Plus you can find out if the professor is hot or not! Bonus points!

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StudyBlue: Online flashcards save you the hassle of keeping track of handwritten notes. Now you can create online flashcards or borrow from other student’s flashcards and notes already uploaded to the site. Plus, you can access these flashcards on your mobile device.

Groupon: Hello cheap deals…on just about anything and everything. Groupon offers great daily deals ranging from restaurant deals, travel deals, manicure and pedicure deals and so much more. It’s a great way to save money but still indulge in a big bowl of frozen yogurt or go out with your friends to a nice dinner without blowing your budget.

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CollegeRuled: Now you don’t have to rely on your memory to know which day you have Biology and which day you have Geology lab. CollegeRuled helps you create a detailed schedule. You can enter your class name, the type of class it is like lecture, lab or discussion, as well as the day and time of the class. You can even color code it, which is perfect for all those super organized individuals out there. 

GrubHub: Whether you are up late studying in your dorm room, don’t feel like driving to a restaurant or you just don’t feel like eating cafeteria food, GrubHub is at your service. You can locate restaurants near you and order food that will deliver! Plus, you can get the scoop on which places require service charges, etc. So, if you are not feeling those Ramen noodles for dinner check out what GrubHub has to offer.

EasyBib: Don’t know how to correctly format your bibliography page for your Composition1 class? No worries! EasyBib will teach you how. You can either manually enter in your sources information or enter the ISBN and the website will generate the correct MLA format. You can also enter several books at a time and pull up the full works cited page or copy and paste it manually one by one.

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TextbookRush: Last but definitely not least, TextbookRush offers awesome deals on textbooks, whether you’re buying, renting or selling! Plus free shipping on orders over $35.00. Start browsing our website for your textbooks and see for yourself how much money you can save!

Brazilian Town Run by Women Is Looking for a Few Good (Single) Men

Richard Cazeau4 hours agoOdd News

I'm sure many men have dreamed of an island completely populated by exotic women. Of course, fantasy is fantasy, but what if it were reality? In a certain regard, it is — in Noiva do Cordeiro, Brazil.

It's a scenic rural town in the hills outside of Belo Horizante with one big quirk, or perk, depending on whom you talk to. This Brazilian town is inhabited and governed almost entirely by women, its population consisting of more than 600 mostly single women aged 20 to 25. Sons are sent away at 18, and spouses are banned from the town except on weekends. 

Now the women have made an appeal to bring more single men to the town. But there's one caveat: Men have to follow their rules. OK, that shouldn't be too hard to do. But the truth is that any incoming men have to follow all the guidelines that the women created, from town planning to farming, religion, and more. 

The motivation for the way the town is set up is a direct result of its history: The town was founded in 1891 by Maria Senhorinha de Lima, who had been excommunicated as an adultress after leaving a man she had been forced to marry. Over time, she was joined by other single women and female-headed families, and the insular society came into being. In the 1940s, an evangelical pastor, Anisio Pereira, took one of the town's 16-year-old girls as his wife and founded a church there, imposing strict puritanical rules. When he died in 1995, the town's women determined that they would never again be subject to male domination, and they dismantled Pereira's church.

Resident Nelma Fernandes, 23, said, "The only men we single girls meet are either married or related to us…. We all dream of falling in love and getting married. But we like living here and don't want to have to leave the town to find a husband." If Web traffic is any indication of interested possible suitors, it appears that the town's plea worked: Its website went down because of all the visitors to the site. So, fellas looking for an opportunity like this, pack your bags — Brazilian girls are calling.

Harry Readhead

Metro News Reporter

Appeal: These woman are looking for eligible bachelors (Picture: Facebook)

It’s the kind of news that could make Don Juan feel faint.

A Brazilian town that is entirely made up of young, ‘extremely attractive’ women has made an appeal – for single men.

Noiva do Cordeiro, in southeast Brazil, has a 600-strong population that is entirely female, with sons sent away at 18 and the few husbands only allowed in town on weekends.

And while that might sound perfect to some, the young women in the town are growing increasingly frustrated at the absence of men – and have made an appeal for eligible bachelors to step forward.

Any men in the town are expected to live according to ‘female’ rules (Picture: Facebook)

Don Juan

‘Here, the only men we single girls meet are either married or related to us, everyone is a cousin. I haven’t kissed a man for a long time,’ Nelma Fernandes, 23, told The Mirror.

‘We all dream of falling in love and getting married. But we like living here and don’t want to have to leave the town to find a husband.’

The unusual settlement was founded by Maria Senhorinha de Lima, branded an adulterer and excommunicated after fleeing her forced marriage.

Other women rejected by society joined her in isolation – and Noiva do Cordeiro was born.

The settlement was founded by women rejected by society (Picture: Facebook)

The residents say the town is ‘prettier and more organised’ than it would be if men ran it (Picture: Facebook)

But before you book your flights, gents, there is a caveat:

‘Do what we say and live according to our rules,’ says Nelma.

‘There are lots of things that women do better than men. Our town is prettier, more organised, and far more harmonious than if men were in charge.

‘And there’s always time to stop and gossip, try on each other’s clothes and do each other’s hair and nails.’

Form an orderly queue, fellas.

The woman say there’s always time to ‘stop and gossip’ in the town (Picture: Facebook)

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