At TEDIndia, Pranav Mistry demonstrates several tools that help the physical world interact with the world of data -- including a deep look at his SixthSense device and a new, paradigm-shifting paper "laptop".

In an onstage Q&A, Mistry says he'll open-source the software behind SixthSense, to open its possibilities to all.

GOOGLE TRANSLATION has been constantly evolving for the better. In early November 2009, Google has announced quicker translation. That is, translation appears as you type along! This is simply superb and thrilling. The facility is available from English to fifty languages, including Hindi. http://translate.google.co.uk/#

This list provides 100 books to expand your knowledge and help you keep learning. From literature to non-fiction to history to biographies to science and the social sciences, there are books in this list to help you keep learning for life.

http://onlineschool.net/2009/11/03/100-essential-reads-for-the-lifelong-learner/

Are you arranging a picnic or a visit for your U3A group?

The GeoIP Weather website at http://www.geoipweather.com/ very cleverly translates the Internet Provider information from the computer you are using (which knows your approximate location) and provides you with a four-day weather forecast.

Review provided by Dr P Vyasamoorthy, a regular contributor to Patrika. We thank him for his help and support.
Old Age Solutions is a website promoted by India's Ministry of Science & Technology and developed by All India Institute of Medical Sciences. Started in December 2008, as the name suggests, it is a portal for providing technology solutions for the elderly. There are five major sections: Recreation and Health, Entertainment, Assistive Devices, Design and Environment and lastly Facilities. It is available in English Hindi and Tamil.

There is a "Resources" section giving info on contributors, consultants in the area of Assistive and Enabling Devices, Consultants in S&T interventions for elders etc. A separate section attempts to offer news items relating to seniors from news papers. Click-on http://www.oldagesolutions.org/

Dr P Vyasamoorthy reports. "I gave a lecture to participants of a training program meant for Announcers, Program Executives and others in All India Radio on Tuesday.

The powerpoint I had prepared is attached here as this may be interesting to you. It summarises in one place details of all helplines meant for senior citizens. If you know of omissions and corrections kindly let me know."

R N Mital, President of APSCCon (Andhra Pradesh Senior Citizens Confederation) writes as follows:
APSCCON is organising a Seminar on December 27, 2009 to discuss and highlight two very important subjects:

1] Problems and Concerns of Senior Citizens in Rural Areas and Slums
2] Right to Affordable Health Care of Senior Citizens [particularly of APL category]

The first is a very important subject but is generally ignored. Therefore, this Seminar needs your active participation.

It will be held in the auditorium of Sweekar Upkar, Picket, Secundrabad from
2.00PM to 6.30PM on Sunday, the December 27, 2009. Senior Gerontologists namely Prof. P.V.Ramamurty and Dr. D. Jamuna have kindly consented to participate. In addition eminent Seniors from other parts of the State and from outside are also expected to attend. Click here to write to Mr Mital.

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