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A draft regulation in 2014 aimed to prevent Medicare Advantage health insurers from overcharging the government by billions, but was abruptly withdrawn due to industry pushback. The Justice Department alleges that UnitedHealth Group defrauded Medicare out of $2 billion by adding extra diagnoses to bill higher rates, while ignoring overcharges. This case reveals the struggle […]
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Afrim is an input method designed to protect the native languages of Africa, with a universal phonetic-based platform. Originally inspired by Clafrica IME and RIME, the project evolved to support various African languages like Amharic and Geez. Afrim features support for sequential codification codes, customizable dictionary, Rhai scripting language, and auto-suggestion/correction/completion. It also offers a […]
The Open Mathematics Depository aims to provide open access to mathematical texts in PDF format that are in the public domain or under open license. This project fills the gap between large depositories like archive.org and subscription download services. Contributions of useful mathematical texts in PDF form are welcomed, along with interesting bookmarks and notes. […]
Windows 11 users were initially led to believe they could uninstall the controversial “Recall” feature, which tracks behavior through constant screenshots. However, Microsoft clarified it was just a bug, and Recall will be a permanent fixture. The feature has faced criticism for potentially exposing sensitive information to cybersecurity threats, with experts calling it a “disaster.” […]
The author describes the familiar struggle of starting numerous coding projects but failing to finish them, leading to a cycle of enthusiasm, struggle, and disappointment known as the Hydra Project Effect. The allure of endless projects lies in the potential and comfort they offer, while the fear of finality, perfectionism, and avoidance of difficult decisions […]
When it comes to maintaining code, the key is to keep it greppable. Don’t split up identifiers or dynamically construct them, as this can lead to missed references. Use the same names for things across the stack, avoiding unnecessary renaming that makes it harder to search. Furthermore, flat structures are better than nested ones, as […]
SyncLite is an open-source, no-code platform that allows developers to build data-intensive applications for various environments. It offers a novel CDC replication framework for embedded databases, enabling real-time data replication and consolidation into industry-leading databases. SyncLite also supports data streaming applications and database ETL pipelines. Additionally, it provides tools for IoT data connectors and job […]
LuneForge is an innovative open-source software for designing 3D-printable Luneburg lenses for RF applications. This cutting-edge tool is optimized for SLA 3D printing and aimed at RF engineers, hobbyists, and researchers. The user-friendly features and customizable parameters streamline the design process, allowing users to enhance their RF projects with advanced lens designs. The software includes […]
In college, the author struggled to understand “Middlemarch,” questioning why the protagonist, Dorothea, would make certain choices. The value of humanities education at a young age is debated, with the argument that knowledge acquired early can be more beneficial later in life. Educability is highlighted as crucial for success, with the ability to combine diverse […]
TL;DR: The author successfully reversed the firmware updater for a Toshiba HDD to update it on Linux. Use caution with the commands provided. Despite Toshiba only offering a Windows updater, the author discovered update files on a dedicated webpage and reverse-engineered the flashing process using Wine. The update process involves reading registry values, verifying the […]