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By Steven J.J. Weisman
BOSTON — Radio and television stations are prime targets for hackers with a myriad of different motivations. Some hackers may simply be looking to hack your station’s websites and computers to temporarily take control of these media to embarrass the station or make a political statement. Other more profitably inclined criminals are hacking into your computers to trick station employees into downloading ransomware, threatening to destroy your data if you do not pay a ransom. Still others, motivated by identity theft, are seeking to steal information including W-2s and other personal information for purposes of identity theft, including income tax identity theft. Finally, some radio and television stations will be targeted by hackers seeking to gain access to your station’s bank accounts or to lure the stations into paying phony invoices.
Data security is a problem not just for big businesses, but small businesses as well. According to a study by security software company Symantec, 36% of all targeted attacks recently have been made against businesses with fewer than 250 employees. This problem is made worse by the fact that according to the National Cyber Security Alliance, 83% of small businesses have no formal cyber security plan and 69% have no plan at all. This makes small businesses the low-hanging fruit for scam artists (the only criminal we refer to as artists) who can steal your data from anywhere in the world.
Although rogue employees are a problem with which every radio and television station should deal, the problem of hacking by cybercriminals from outside the station is often an even bigger problem. A litany of major data breaches suffered by private companies such as Sony and governmental agencies such as the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) can be traced to sophisticated malware downloaded on to the targeted company’s computers through a technique called “spear phishing.” The sophisticated malware used by hackers to surreptitiously gather and steal personal information from your computers is only half the story because before that malware can be used, it has to somehow be installed on the targeted victim’s computers and the way this is done is through “spear phishing.” We are all familiar with the term phishing which describes emails and text messages sent with links that if clicked upon will download malware. Most people are sufficiently sophisticated to be able to avoid phishing emails that come addressed to “Dear Customer” or appear to come from a company with which we do not do business. But specifically tailored phishing emails containing personal information gathered from a range of sources including public data bases, hacked email accounts or even our own social media can be written in a manner to appear much more legitimate and lure even sophisticated employees into clicking on malware infected links. And don’t think that your security software will help you, because even if you have kept your security software up to date with the latest security patches, your security software will always be at least a month behind the latest strains of malware.
But it is not as bad as you think. It is far worse because among the serious repercussions you face if your radio or television station does not have a good data security program in place including, most importantly, training of employees to recognize and avoid spear phishing, is increasing FCC actions against companies that it determines are not taking the proper steps to protect their data. Last year, the FCC started focusing on enforcement actions against companies for not safeguarding personal information. Three actions were brought by the FCC’s Enforcement Bureau levying approximately $30 million in fines against companies with insufficient data security programs. Last year’s $595,000 settlement with Cox Communications was the first of what we can expect to be many more where the FCC brought charges against a company that was a hacking victim. In this case, like so many others, the data breach was traced back to spear phishing.
So what can you do and what should you do? The list is too lengthy to enumerate in a column, but the steps are doable and at a reasonable cost, however, primary among the steps that should be taken is training the “weakest link” in company data security, your employees to recognize and avoid spear phishing.
Steven J.J. Weisman is a practicing attorney, legal editor for TALKERS magazine, a professor of Media Law at Bentley University in Waltham, Massachusetts and publisher of the website www.scamicide.com. He can be e-mailed at: firstname.lastname@example.org. Steven J.J. Weisman is available as a guest to discuss legal matters and the subjects of identity theft and scams. He is also available to conduct private corporate seminars at radio stations and groups to advise broadcasters on taking preventative measures to protect against the problems outlined in this column. Meet Steve Weisman at TALKERS 2016: Bridging the Generations on Friday, May 20 at Hofstra University.


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Governments may have to ‘intervene’ on Haass - Tánaiste
Ulster Unionist leader says Gilmore’s comments not helpful
Dr Richard Haass with Megan O’Sullivan, leaves the Stormont hotel in Belfast last month: Paul Faith/PA Wire
Tánaiste Eamon Gilmore said today that if necessary the British and Irish governments may have to intervene to press ahead with the Haass proposals on parades, flags and the past.
Mr Gilmore told BBC Northern Ireland’s Sunday Politics programme that the two governments were determined not to allow these issues to drift.
“I don’t think there is a very long period of time within which this can continue on. There is an urgency about getting these issues resolved,” the Minister for Foreign Affairs said.
“I think if there is an intervention, I think it will be an intervention by both governments together. We are agreed that this is something that both governments will work together on,” he said.
“If necessary we will have to do that, but I hope that it will be possible that the political parties in Northern Ireland will be able to reach agreement among themselves,” added Mr Gilmore. “I think that that’s appropriate, because these are issues that have to be resolved in Northern Ireland.”
The Ulster Unionist Party leader Mike Nesbitt said these comments were “not particularly helpful” while adding that flags and parades were strand 1 issues internal to Northern Ireland and not within the responsibility of the Irish Government.
“They’re internal to the affairs of Northern Ireland and the Republic has no role to play and it’s not useful therefore for Eamon Gilmore to make that sort of a statement,” said Mr Nesbitt.
SDLP leader Dr Alasdair McDonnell however said Mr Gilmore’s comments showed commitment on behalf of the Irish Government which the British government should follow.
“Our belief and preference is that implementation should come from the five parties locally but, if that can only happen through joint intervention from both governments then, so be it. In that sense, it is time for unionist parties to step up to the mark and work earnestly towards implementation,” he said.
Meanwhile, the North’s Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness said he strongly believed ordinary unionists wanted their leaders to move forward on the Haass proposals.
“I have to say I am frustrated at the failure of political unionism to so far take that leap into a better future. The issues involved in the Haass Talks are not going away. They need resolved,” he said at a Sinn Féin meeting in Guladuff, Co Derry.
“It is simply not tolerable to allow these matters to hold back progress and even worse contaminate the daily business of trying to deliver for citizens who want to see welfare, education, health and other issues to the fore, not those we have spent so much time on over the past 12 months,” he added.
Mr McGuinness also referred to the row last week between himself and Peter Robinson and also the First Minister’s allegation that he hates Orangeism. “There has been a leadership deficit within some sections of political unionism for a long time. There is very important work to do to give all our people the society they deserve. That is the responsibility of every party, not some,” he said.
“Peter says I have a visceral hatred of the Orange Order. This is not true. I want to see the Orange treating its Catholic neighbours with respect. I want to see it upholding law and order. I respect the loyal orders right to march. They do that without incident in my city. That is what should happen everywhere. I am happy to meet the Orange at any time and discuss these matters,” added Mr McGuinness.

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Taylor Root appoints compliance lead
Graefer joined Taylor Root in August 2014. Prior to working at Taylor Root, Graefer worked as a key account manager for an international insurance broker for 3 years before moving into executive search.
He said of joining the firm, “I am very happy to be a part of the Taylor Root Team as they are known for their professionalism in their work. It is an exciting opportunity to be launching Taylor Root’s Compliance operation in Germany and I am very much looking forward to be working amongst a great team of senior professionals, establishing a new part of the business.
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By Rachel Schelling
Have you ever wanted to escape from this world into another? Have you ever wanted to solve mysteries, seek adventures, take on the bad guys? Reading is a way to do all these things and more. Each novel is its own reality, with its own rules and its own extraordinary aspect.
Reading has been around since the invention of cuneiform in ancient Mesopotamia, and possibly even earlier. The first book, The Tales of Genji by Lady Murasaki, marked a turning point that changed the world, as the number of books exponentially multiplied to the vast expanse we have today. If you find comfort, relaxation, joy, or any other reason you could possibly have for reading, there is a book out there for you. Besides all the genres from which to choose, we now have the choice between electronic books or real paper, ink and binding books.
What are people reading?
This is a difficult question, similar to asking what flavor of ice cream people are eating. There are simply too many choices, too many answers. Everyone has a different personality and therefore different book preferences. There are travelers who simply need short and sweet novels to get them through grueling plane rides. There is the avid crossword puzzle enthusiast who loves to solve a mystery. There is the stay at home mom who is passionate about historical fiction. Joy can be found in a plethora of places for any reader–that’s the beauty of reading.
Chappaqua Librarian Rebecca Rogan offered insight on today’s most popular genres: mystery is widely enjoyed, and is just one popular genre that is granted its own section in the Chappaqua Library. Certain age groups seem to gravitate towards particular genres, such as romance novels; mystery and science fiction can capture the imaginations of members of all generations. However, there are “renegades” in any group, age or otherwise, making it virtually impossible to pick just a few books to represent everyone’s choices.
To E-Read or Not to E-Read?
What we read on has become a 21st century choice. Besides our choices in novels, we can choose to read an electronic book or a paper book. E-readers are smaller, easier to carry and travel with, can hold thousands of books, and may offer more choices such as language, font size, and font type. However, many hard-core readers complain that e-readers lack a “real book” feel; reading simply isn’t the same when you press buttons instead of turning pages, and curling up with a Nook, iPad or Kindle doesn’t have the same feel as curling up with a paperback. It is also virtually impossible to share a beloved book with a friend.
Electronic readers, however, are becoming increasingly popular, especially with the younger generation and travelers. Some book lovers fear that electronic books may someday replace paper books. Ms. Rogan believes that online books won’t take away from real books, but will simply be an addition to the books already out there and the one that have yet to come. The most important thing is that people keep reading, in any and all forms.
Reading continues to be a huge part of our culture. No matter how many genres, forms and authors exist, there will always be a book for each and every person. So go, grab a book (or e-reader!), and prepare to get lost in a whole new and different world.
Rachel Schelling is now a sophomore at Horace Greeley High School.
The New York Times top fiction novels of 2010:
Freedom, by Jonathan Franzen
The New Yorker Stories, by Ann Beattie
Room, by Emma Donoghue
Selected Stories, by William Trevor
A Visit From the Goon Squad, by Jennifer Egan.
New York Times top nonfiction:
Apollo’s Angels: A History of Ballet, by Jennifer Homans
Cleopatra: A Life, by Stacy Schiff
The Emperor of All Maladies: A Biography of Cancer, by Siddhartha Mukherjee,
Finishing the Hat: Collected Lyrics (1954-1981) With Attendant Comments, Principles, Heresies, Grudges, Whines and Anecdotes, by Stephen Sondheim
The Warmth of Other Suns: The Epic Story of America’s Great Migration by Isabel Wilkerson

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Joe Shakeenab is the new interim councilperson in Clarksville's Ward 11
After 11 rounds of city council voting extending over two weeks, the interim city councilperson for Clarksville's Ward 11 is Joe Shakeenab.
Shakeenab, late Wednesday afternoon, received the required seven-vote majority of the council as stipulated in the city charter, while the other finalist, Rick Reda, got four votes.
Voting for Shakeenab were Clarksville Mayor Joe Pitts and council members Brian Zacharias, Wallace Redd, Wanda Smith, Travis Holleman, Karen Reynolds and Stacey Streetman.
Reda received votes from councilpersons Vondell Richmond, Ambar Marquis, Wanda Allen and Trisha Butler. Councilperson DaJuan Little wasn't in the meeting.
Shakeenab immediately took the oath of office administered by Pitts, and briefly thanked the council for its support before taking his seat in the front-and-center semicircle of council chambers.
He'll fulfill the remainder of Ashlee Evans' term in Ward 11, after she moved from Clarksville because of her family's new duty station assignment at Fort Bragg, N.C.
Voters citywide will have an opportunity to choose new city elected officials on Nov. 8 when the State General and Clarksville City Elections are held.
Originally, five candidates had entered their names for consideration for the open Ward 11 seat, before the council whittled the race down to Shakeenab and Reda through multiple rounds of voting.
Shakeenab is a retired U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer 4, who served more than 20 years with the 5th Special Forces Group (Airborne). He's serving now as president of the Austin Peay State University National Alumni Association, among other affiliations.
While Reda, a widely-known Clarksville homebuilder, finished in second place, other candidates eliminated from consideration in earlier rounds of voting were James Adcock, a production manager with Kena Industries; Ron Lanfear, retired Army veteran and former employee of Workforce Essentials Inc. who is lead trainer for the American Red Cross in Tennessee; and Lane Mang, a student at APSU and an intern for 7th District U.S. Rep. Mark Green (R-Clarksville).
Evans announced her resignation from the city council last December after learning her family was transferring to Fayetteville, N.C. She had served since January 2021.
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Turkey’s export, PMI, inflation figures to be released this week
Turkish agencies and associations will release foreign trade, manufacturing sector activity, inflation and cash balance data during the week.
Trade Minister Ruhsar Pekcan is expected to announce the export-import figures of October in a meeting on Nov. 2 with Turkish Exporters’ Assembly (TİM) President İsmail Gülle.
The Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) data for last month will also be revealed on Nov. 2. The PMI for the manufacturing sector stood at 52.8 in September, down from 54.3 in August.
As standing above 50.0 or no-change level, the PMI has indicated that the recovery from the downturn caused by the coronavirus pandemic has continued for the fourth consecutive month.
On Nov. 3, the Turkish Statistical Institute will reveal consumer price index figures.
Turkey’s annual inflation rate is expected to rise slightly in October to 11.76 percent from 11.75 percent in September, economists said on Oct. 29.
A group of 17 economists surveyed by Anadolu Agency also predicted that the monthly inflation rate would be 2.01 percent in October.
Year-end inflation is forecast at 12.06 percent, which is an average of estimates ranging between 10.75 and 13.74 percent.
The government’s year-end inflation target for 2020 is 10.5 percent, as laid out in the new economic program announced last September. The Central Bank, however, raised its year-end inflation forecast to 12.1 percent last week.
On Nov. 6, the Treasury and Finance Ministry will release the latest cash balance figures.


Training to fire accurately with your firearm is the most important part of becoming a better shooter (and the most time-consuming). Whether you’re an expert competitive shooter with a $3,000 custom-built AR-15, or a novice that recently purchased their first handgun, your goal while training should be to always hit the center of the target—no matter what. However, reaching this goal can become quite difficult for various reasons.
Mantis provides an effective way around obstacles that shooters often face training. The company offers four different models, each with a different focus and price point—the original, upgraded X3, the shotgun-specific X7 and the X10 Elite. After testing the first Mantis X, I was interested in seeing the improvements incorporated into the newest model, the X10 Elite (MSRP: $249, mantisx.com).
Think of the Mantis as a highly-advanced motion sensor. When you line up on target to take a shot, the Mantis will recognize your center of aim and score each shot based on how close you were to that center when you pulled the trigger. It’s useful for both live-fire and dry-fire—to an extent. The unit would not detect dry-fire shots from my AR-15 with a dry-fire device installed. Additionally, this particular device softened the hammer fall to the point that the Mantis X was unable to detect it. If you’re fond of any such devices, there’s a chance you might have a similar problem.
All versions of the Mantis use the same smartphone application, which is available for both Android and iOS. After downloading the app, simply turn on the Mantis, tap CONNECT, adjust the firearm settings and set it down on a flat surface for calibration. From there, it’s shooting and observing. The device records the results for review and recording in real time. It also offers possible causes for off-center shots.
As for the user interface, it’s simple. As mentioned, there are a few settings to change, depending on how you plan to use it. For example, you must specify what type of firearm you are using, where it’s mounted on the gun and in what orientation, and whether you are shooting dry or live.
This device has different shooting scenarios and functions, such as analyzing basic shot detection, recoil, holster draw and smoothness. Some of the more advanced settings, such as recoil and holster draw analysis, were not available on previous versions of the Mantis X.
The X10 Elite recoil meter training mode can help you manage recoil more effectively. This mode will let you look at recovery times of your shooting, and display what can be fixed to better manage firearm recoil. As for the holster draw analysis, this mode can help shooters develop a quicker draw and shot from the holster. A buzzer signals the shooter to draw and fire their handgun. Returning the handgun back to the holstered position will reset the timer for following shots. In addition, there are cadence drills suitable for both handguns and rifles.
I initially tested the Mantis X10 Elite dry-firing indoors with two of my AR-15s, both custom—one an AR-platform pistol and the other a carbine. The X10 Elite detected all of my shots. The device also worked well in live fire with the same firearms. All I had to do was switch the settings and was ready to go.
There was a small group of retired championship Bullseye (Precision) Pistol shooters in Memphis, TN, who spent their afternoon essentially playing a game. They would put up a target, and each shooter had their own blank target in hand. They would fire a shot on the target, and mark where each thought they had it on their personal blank targets. The winner was the shooter who hit the closest to their marked shot call. Little did they know, but they were playing the same game you can play with a Mantis. This is an effective way to practice precision shooting.
Notably, the Mantis X10 Elite delivers a very accurate shot call. This allows the shooter another input when training. They can compare their own shot call to the Mantis, and both to the actual result. This is one of my favorite things about it, especially for dry-fire.
The Mantis X10 Elite ships in a soft zippered case. Included is the device itself, a short micro-USB charging cable, and a barrel mounting kit complete with shims, hardware and a sticker. The X10 Elite has a unique no-screw Picatinny clip mount built-in. Unlike the original Mantis X, no tools or hardware are needed to mount it to a rail section.
I was disappointed to not receive the Mantis X10 Elite in the same high-quality Pelican case my original arrived in, especially with a $100 price increase.
Mantis continually pushes out new algorithm updates for its devices, so even the oldest is running the same software as the newest. Overall this device is a well-made and effective training tool that any shooter can benefit from.
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Seeking happiness seems to be the thing to do. These are the messages all around us: Go on this holiday to be happy. Eat this food to be happy. Get this job to be happy. Have the perfect family life to be happy. The research would say we’re wired to go towards pleasure and away from pain and therefore we should seek a life with maximum happiness. But could this be an over-worked concept that isn’t serving us?
Deep down we hear an echo of who we really are. It’s not the one we’ve been pretending to be and its not the one we’re afraid we are. Until we start the journey back to who we really are we will continue to suffer.
All that’s ever going on is we’re having a full 4D experience of the power of Thought. Every single moment of every day.
You’ll be familiar with search engines and algorithms in tech work. When you search for a new sofa suddenly new sofa adverts pop up everywhere on every social media channel, on every search engine page. Showing you what you need.
How comparing from the perspective of the self brings nothing of benefit.
This phrase, “mine’s better than yours”, usually brings to mind a child’s voice, in my head a boastful, whiny voice, combined with the thought of the house, the car, the job, the clothes. All the material stuff that’s chased, believing it brings the contentment we seek.
For thousands of years we’ve gradually separated ourselves form nature, believing we’re better than it. We need to wake up.
The image above is from David Attenborough’s latest production on Netflix, highlighting the brilliance of nature in all its wonderful glory.
“#Upstream is a place where we can go before we think about the transformation we are being invited to consider.” This quote from Perry’s piece really strikes a chord with me. In three client sessions yesterday when we went upstream, each client came back to the downstream challenges they walked in with and saw a simple and clear way forward and, in some instances, the challenge had all but disappeared into the ether.
Language is limited. It can’t not be when words are limited, thought-created concepts and, without realising it, we are using language that keeps us stuck in separation. Even when our words point to truth, we don’t even know we’re doing it so the impact is lost.
Keep reading over on Medium...
I’ve started writing on Medium. Jump over there to follow me if you’d like. And I’ll keep posting intros to those pieces here too so you can see what might be of interest.
This piece is about how we’re all looking in the wrong place to find our best selves, and the security and freedom we seek.
On 14th March this year it’s the first LearnConnectDo event of 2019 as these events run into their 4th year now! Wow.
“These are always thought-provoking and useful sessions!”CH, previous delegate.
Huge thanks to everyone who has attended, facilitated and helped us along the way – including PKF Cooper Parry who kindly sponsor us by letting us use their amazing workspace for every event.
Now compare that to the definition of emotional intelligence:
“the capability of individuals to recognize their own emotions and those of others, discern between different feelings and label them appropriately, use emotional information to guide thinking and behavior, and manage and/or adjust emotions to adapt to environments or achieve one’s goal(s)”
When you were in flow, to what extent were you doing any of the things in that definition?
My guess would be not very much, if at all, and certainly not consciously. Not with intellectual effort.
This is because when we’re in our natural state, we don’t need strategies and tactics. We don’t need breathing and centring, or visualisations of the best version of us, or mantras about listening to understand not to reply.
And this is because, in our natural “flow state”, we aren’t paying attention to the thinking going on in our heads. We’re not grabbing hold of thoughts and believing them. We’re not analysing why someone’s said what they said, or why we ourselves are getting frustrated by something, and crucially we’re not trying to manage ourselves out of an emotional response we think we shouldn’t be having in that moment. We’re keeping our intellectual, egoic, personal thinking out of the way and we’re accessing a much deeper space of wisdom and intuition.
Why aren’t we in flow more?
For years we’ve been teaching people (me included until recently) that we need to intellectually manage what’s going on for us emotionally. That we need to use our brain muscle to fix ourselves, that we need to practice and repeat to build new habits and new neural pathways, all so we can be better versions of ourselves more of the time because we’ve been led to believe there’s some version of us which is not good enough and not acceptable to society right now.
The trouble is, the application of our intellectual capabilities to these emotional management tasks, takes valuable energy away from our ability to generate fresh new thoughts and ideas in any moment, from our ability to listen and hear others, from our ability to connect and collaborate.
Remember that flow state? All those things just happened naturally there because you weren’t stuck, caught, or getting tangled in your thinking. And I’m not saying that in flow everything is about positivity and full agreement, with permanent grins on everyone’s faces – but you and others will have felt able to express any frustration or concerns without it seeming like a big deal. In fact the complete opposite. Any such insights will have been gratefully received and discussed, leading to an even better way forward.
So if we’re not “managing” our state through emotional intelligence tactics, how do we get to this state of flow more of the time?
We understand how our human system really works.
What we’ve been doing with emotional intelligence is explore:
the “what” – the content of our thoughts, labelling the emotions we’re feeling,
the “why” – what’s triggered you to get to that response. Often then examined to be re-framed or replaced with a more helpful thought.
This different approach understands the “how” of our underlying system. Think of making a car go. There is no benefit in commenting on the shape or design of the bodywork (the “what”). And there’s also no benefit in polishing the paintwork to a high shine to make it look nicer (the “why”). Neither of these approaches is going to get the car going. You must first understand “how” all the parts of the engine work and fit together to make the thing move forward.
The exact same here.
So how does our system work?
There are two areas where we can see the system working the way it always has and always will.

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Rugby World Cup presenter Sarra Elgan has left fans speechless with a stunning snap in front of the Eiffel Tower.
Elgan is currently in Paris to cover the tournament for Welsh channel S4C. The experienced presenter is a well-known figure in rugby thanks to her role as host on BT Sport (now TNT Sports), as well as previous work on the Aviva Premiership at ESPN and the LV Cup.
Sarra took to Instagram on Friday to post a picture of herself in front of the Eiffel Tower ahead of the opening match of the tournament between France and New Zealand – which the hosts won 27-13.
“Bonjour a 35 degree Paris! Opening link done… France vs New Zealand. We coming for you,” she captioned the photo as she posed alongside the iconic tower in all its glory.
But many of her 50,000 followers were more astounded by the spectacle offered by Elgan herself, who showcased her stunning figure in a classy outfit made complete with a short skirt and high heels.
One marvelling fan commented on her post: “Beautiful gorgeous stunning,” while another wrote: “You look just stunning.”
How excited are you for the Rugby World Cup? Let us know in the comments section.
A third added: “One of the World's greatest sights and the Eiffel Tower!”
Others chimed in by commenting: “Looking magnifique,” and “Such a sexy woman.”
Elgan also went on to post a selfie video on her story inside the Stade de France, where she could be seen gearing up for the heavyweight clash in the press area alongside colleagues.
England's rugby team will be aiming for glory in France, with Umbro supplying their kits for the tournament. It is the first time that the supplier have been handed the chance to produce the kits, with a traditional white home shirt emblazoned with the iconic red rose.
The French capital was sweltering ahead of kick-off, with temperatures reaching 35 degrees Celsius. And it was expected to rise even further as two of the tournaments heavyweights went head-to-head.
New Zealand are the joint-most successful nation in Rugby World Cup history with three titles, but were handed the biggest defeat in their history by South Africa two weeks ago. France, meanwhile, are still in search of their first tournament triumph.

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Alec Baldwin is certainly one of the most well-known and established actors in all of Hollywood. Baldwin is known for his comedy roles but also does serious roles from time to time. He is currently in the news for all the wrong reasons after accidentally shooting a crew member.
As reported earlier, Alec Baldwin was confirmed to be the person who fired the prop gun that killed a female crew member, revealed to be the cinematographer. It took place on the sets of Baldwin’s upcoming western film, Rust.
It was said that two crew members were shot and injured on the Bonanza Creek Ranch set and taken to a hospital in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The woman would lose her life after succumbing to her injury. The woman in question was revealed to be Halyna Hutchins, the movie’s director of photography.
While speaking to The New York Post, ‘Rust’ actor John C. Ashton said that he wished “precautions” had been taken on set that could have prevented the tragic incident from taking place.
“It’s basically, it’s a terrible shame, I wish precautions would’ve been taken so that it didn’t happen. “But I don’t know what exactly did happen, the sheriff will tell, you know, so I can’t say, so I haven’t really thought about it all that much because I don’t have much to go on.”
Alec Baldwin already commented on the incident, stating that he was heartbroken. It was also reported that Alec Baldwin was told the gun prop was safe before the tragic accident.
We will keep you updated on this ongoing story.


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A few weeks ago the U.S. Department of Treasury released its latest estimate of the budgetary deficit for the fiscal year ending Oct. 31, 2011.
Once again it revealed an extremely large deficit of which the majority of members of the European Union, now flailing like a beached whale, would be very proud. Was it budget breaking? No, since we have had no budget for more than two years even though there was an overwhelming majority of members in both houses of Congress of the same political party as are currently in the White house. No they are definitely not Tea Partiers.
No doubt tax revenues have suffered from the Great Recession. The problem is that the policies undertaken are a major cause for the continuing economic and financial malaise in which we are mired, chin deep, I might add. The tax base has not appreciable grown and hence the lagging tax revenues for not only the federal government but a large majority of state and local governments as well.
Despite the history-making bailouts from the Troubled Asset Relief Program and equally futile and outright dangerous Quantitative Easings (QE1, 2, and 3), like the European Union, we appear to be slipping back into recession. And if indeed the recession in terms of unemployment has never ended, can QE4 be far behind?
Unfortunately, these policy failures, dating from August 31, 2008 through November 30, 2011 have added $5,442,696,898,447 to our national debt. Yes, these policies have successfully driven up debt as a percentage of Gross Domestic Product from 66% to 100%. Just as the European Union, so highly admired by el Presidente of the U.S., has gone to the brink of financial bankruptcy, the U.S. is moving rapidly toward a similar position as we squander our remaining fiscal-policy elbow room as sovereign risk looms larger. On what has the federal government been spending like a drunken sailor? What peculiar forms of monetary stimulus has the FED been injecting into the arteries of the U.S. financial system and how much will it cost the citizenry as a result.
I implore you to read or if you have already done so, re-read the testimony of Henry Morgenthau, the Secretary of the Treasury and confidant of Franklin Delano Roosevelt (FDR). Recalling the words of George Santayana, “Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.” There is a strong similarity to the Obama policies and those of FDR.
The Great Myth that FDR saved the nation from collapse, falls apart when the numbers are looked at closely. That his policies were starkly different than Herbert Hoover, his predecessor as president of the U.S. of A. also does not stand the test of serious scrutiny. Besides the testimony of Morgenthau before Congress in 1939, you should read or re-read the more recent studies of the failed policies of the 1930’s confirming the testimony of Henry Morgenthau.
Henry Morgenthau Jr. — close friend, lunch companion, loyal secretary of the Treasury to President Franklin D. Roosevelt:
We have tried spending money. We are spending more than we have ever spent before and it does not work.
I say after eight years of this Administration we have just as much unemployment as when we started. … And an enormous debt to boot!
The date: May 9, 1939. The setting: Morgenthau’s appearance in Washington before less influential Democrats on the House Ways and Means Committee.
Despite the encroachments of taxation, regulation, and other government action at all levels that had been occurring for half a century or more (Hughes 1991, 92–135; Higgs 1987, 77–167; Keller 1990), as late as 1932 business people in general and investors in particular remained—certainly in retrospect—relatively free of major threats to the prevailing regime of private property rights.
Then, during the next two presidential terms, the Roosevelt administration proposed and Congress enacted an unparalleled outpouring of laws that significantly attenuated private property rights (Leuchtenburg 1963; Badger 1989). State legislatures followed suit with their “little New Deals” (Leuchtenburg 1963, 198–88; Badger 1989, 283–84) and relentless tax increases (Brownlee 1996, 83, 85). As financial economist Benjamin Anderson, an astute contemporary observer, remarked:
The impact of these multitudinous measures—industrial, agricultural, financial, monetary, and other—upon a bewildered industrial and financial community was extraordinarily heavy.
Anderson was hardly the only contemporary economist convinced that the New Deal measures caused the Great Duration. [Joseph] Schumpeter, one of the world’s leading authorities on business cycles, wrote similarly in the first edition of his Capitalism, Socialism and Democracy, published in 1942.
In The Great Depression, Gene Smiley wrote:
It is commonly argued that World War II provided the stimulus that brought the American economy out of the Great Depression. The number of unemployed workers declined by 7,050,000 between 1940 and 1943, but the number in military service rose by 8,590,000.
Are we currently on the same path?
Remember the economy collapsed in 1937 after a few years of growth in GNP but very little reduction in unemployment. In fact the only major reduction in unemployment during the Great Depression was first due to the nearly doubling of civilian employees on the federal payroll and then the draft and military buildup of more than 8 million in the military as WWII began.


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As a response to the increasing threats of climate change, there’s an emerging concern about the fate of historical landmarks. In the UK, this concern is particularly pressing as the country boasts a rich tapestry of heritage sites, significant for their cultural and historical value. Climate change is already causing unprecedented changes in weather patterns, which pose a significant risk to these heritage properties. These landmarks are not just buildings or structures; they carry the collective memories and histories of communities, their sense of identity, and their shared cultural fabric. Hence, it’s critical to understand the challenges of preserving these historical landmarks against climate change.
Floods, storms, heatwaves, wildfires, and rising sea levels are some of the most pronounced impacts of climate change. And they are increasingly threatening the UK’s heritage sites. In 2019, a UNESCO advisory document released a report highlighting the threats posed by climate change to World Heritage Sites around the globe, including several in the UK.
Extreme weather events can result in direct physical damage to these sites. For instance, heavy rainfall and flooding can erode the structures and landscapes of historical sites, while extreme heat and wildfires can lead to their destruction. Rising sea levels also pose a significant threat, especially to coastal heritage properties. As the sea levels continue to rise, these sites are at an increased risk of flooding and coastal erosion.
Beyond the physical damage, climate change also impacts the intangible elements of cultural heritage. Changes in climatic conditions can disrupt the cultural practices and traditions of communities tied to these heritage sites, potentially leading to their loss.
It’s a collective responsibility to protect and preserve historical landmarks. Various parties play crucial roles in this effort, involving international, national, and local bodies, as well as communities. One of the key players in this arena is UNESCO, which has a mandate to conserve and protect the world’s cultural and natural heritage. In the UK, bodies like English Heritage, Historic England, and the National Trust have the task to oversee the conservation of historical sites.
These parties have the mammoth task of not just preserving the physical structures, but also ensuring the continuity of cultural practices, traditions, and knowledge associated with these sites. They work in collaboration, developing policies, and implementing measures to mitigate the impacts of climate change on heritage sites.
The challenges they face are diverse. These range from creating and implementing effective climate change adaptation strategies, securing the necessary funding for preservation efforts, to raising public awareness about the importance of heritage conservation in the context of climate change.
Understanding that climate change cannot be addressed in isolation, the role of local communities becomes paramount in preservation efforts. Communities living around these historic sites have a deep-rooted attachment and are often the primary custodians of these sites. They are also the most affected when a heritage site is threatened or destroyed.
Engaging and empowering these communities in the preservation efforts are therefore crucial. This can be through involving them in decision-making processes, developing community-based adaptation strategies, or strengthening their capacity to protect their heritage sites. Such engagement can foster a sense of ownership and responsibility among the community members, which can significantly enhance the effectiveness of conservation efforts.
However, community engagement comes with its own challenges. These include ensuring meaningful participation of all community members, managing conflicting interests, and addressing potential social, economic, or political inequalities that may arise in the process.
While the preservation of historical landmarks is not new to policy-making, climate change adds a new dimension to the challenge. Policy reforms are needed to integrate climate change considerations into heritage conservation policies. These reforms should emphasise proactive and adaptive approaches that anticipate and prepare for the impacts of climate change.
Disaster preparedness is a key aspect of these proactive measures. Heritage sites need to be prepared for extreme weather events and other climate-related disasters. This may involve developing disaster preparedness plans, improving the resilience of infrastructure, and training personnel in disaster response and recovery.
The international community has a crucial role in this, providing guidance, technical support, and financial resources to support these efforts. However, such measures require significant financial investment, which can be a challenge given the multiple priorities and limited resources available to governments. The lack of specific legislation and policies addressing the impacts of climate change on heritage sites is another hurdle.
Climate change poses an unprecedented challenge to the preservation of the UK’s historical landmarks. Addressing this challenge requires a comprehensive, collaborative, and adaptive approach that integrates climate change considerations into heritage conservation efforts. This involves the concerted efforts of preservation parties, communities, policy-makers, and the international community at large. Despite the daunting challenges, the stakes couldn’t be higher, as our heritage sites are the invaluable links to our past and a legacy for future generations.
In addition to local and national preservation bodies, advisory bodies and states parties hold a significant influence over the preservation efforts of the UK’s historical landmarks. These bodies have a global perspective, and they work in collaboration with local preservation bodies to ensure the long-term survival of heritage sites against climate change.
Advisory bodies like the International Centre for the Study of the Preservation and Restoration of Cultural Property (ICCROM) and the International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS) offer technical and professional support. They provide recommendations on strategies and methods to limit the impact of climate change on heritage sites. The advice of these bodies is crucial for the preparation of heritage conservation plans that are both adaptive and effective.
On the other hand, states parties, who are signatories to the World Heritage Convention, have a responsibility to identify, protect, conserve, and transmit to future generations their cultural and natural heritage. They are responsible for ensuring the implementation of the heritage convention within their territories and must submit periodic reports to the heritage committee about the state of their heritage properties.
Yet, the involvement of these bodies and parties is not without its challenges. Notably, these include negotiating international agreements on climate change and heritage conservation, aligning national policies with international recommendations, and promoting sustainable development while preserving cultural heritage. The effectiveness of their involvement also largely depends on the capacity for capacity building within the countries, particularly in developing and implementing climate change adaptation strategies.
In conclusion, preserving the UK’s historical landmarks against climate change is a complex task that requires common understanding, shared responsibilities, and collective action. It’s a challenge that goes beyond the walls of the heritage centre, reaching out to communities, local authorities, national governments, and international bodies.
The fight against climate change and its impacts on cultural heritage requires a multi-pronged approach. This encompasses effective policy reforms, disaster preparedness, community engagement, and the involvement of advisory bodies and states parties. Although these measures are fraught with challenges, they are our best bet for preserving our shared cultural heritage for future generations.
While the existing policy documents address the conservation of heritage sites, they need to be reformed to incorporate climate change considerations, focusing more on disaster risk reduction and the sustainability of preservation efforts. More importantly, the heritage committee should stress the importance of involving local communities in preservation efforts, as their engagement could lead to more sustainable and locally suitable solutions.
As we move forward, we must remember that our actions today will determine the fate of our shared cultural heritage. Let us not be the generation that let these irreplaceable links to our past disappear. Instead, let us be remembered as the generation that took a stand against climate change and fought to preserve our heritage sites, ensuring that they continue to tell their stories to future generations.


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Joel is afraid of the future.
Since he was a child he’s been haunted by dreams about the people he loves. Visions of what’s going to happen – the good and the bad. And the only way to prevent them is to never let anyone close to him again.
Callie can’t let go of the past.
Since her best friend died, Callie’s been lost. She knows she needs to be more spontaneous and live a bigger life. She just doesn’t know how to find a way back to the person who used to have those dreams.
Joel and Callie both need a reason to start living for today.
And though they’re not looking for each other, from the moment they meet it feels like the start of something life-changing.
Until Joel has a vision of how it’s going to end . . .
Usually, if a book makes me cry it is because it transports me to a time I can personally relate to – unearthing my own feelings which swirl into those of the characters and their story. It’s surprising therefore that I found myself sat on a Monday night crying uncontrollably into my red wine with my husband tutting and side eyeing me in disgust while my loud sobs blocked out the garden-based wisdom of Alan Titchmarsh on the telebox. All because a guy in a book had a bad dream about a girl he fancied. It’s hardly relatable stuff on the face of it.
And yet the author has created two characters in Joel and Callie who got under my skin so much that I fell in love with them. That I felt what they felt and I wanted the world for them. They are the true magic behind the The Sight of You, their relationship is the stuff of dreams (pun intended) and I was their one person cheer squad positioned in the margins of each page, pom poms waving furiously. I became so very invested in them that I found myself arguing with them in my head hours after I finished a chapter. I couldn’t understand why Joel made certain decisions. I couldn’t understand Callie’s point of view at times. I still don’t understand to a certain extent, and I would love to discuss these points with someone because I am still…..a couple of weeks later, mulling over the events of this book.
The events of the novel are seen from the point of view of both Joel and Callie in turn, from before their initial meeting to several years down the line. There is very little in the way of major secondary plots to distract from the building of these two characters, everything that does happen serves to consolidate them as people, rounding them out and the author does a magnificent job of pulling all these threads together to build them up. There are few novels that I read that I would say I can truly ‘see’ the characters in my minds eye, but this is one of them. And I think that is why *that* scene towards the end held so much power and triggered so much emotion in me. Simply done, and yet so effective.
The Sight of You is wonderfully written, evocative and so essentially human. At a time when it feels the world has broken so irretrievably, this book has been my solace and my escape. For despite the tears, it bubbles with hope and that most basic of human desires – love. An incredible novel, it will, I know, be a very strong contender for my Top Reads of 2020 list.

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Sigh. No. I would, but DH is anti-legumes. We grew up eating beans - well, lentils, mostly - for reasons of frugality, and I know how to cook 'em - I have a yummy chickpea casserole with potato dumplings, a honey-baked lentil recipe with bacon, homemade baked beans with brown sugar and onions... tasty stuff. But DH doesn't like it. He'll grudgingly eat shepherd's pie or lasagna made with lentil "mince" occasionally, but that's about it. He doesn't even like hummus. Grrr.
We do eat rice, but I'm trying to cut back on that for weight loss. DH prefers white rice and I prefer brown (cooked in chicken stock, yum!), so that's another bone of contention. :p
We did institute a Tuesday Soup Night tradition a month or so back. It's frugal, the soup lasts us for lunch for the next day or two, and we both like it. And it might help me lose weight, if I didn't love having homemade bread along with it so much... In the warmer months we also have platters fairly often for dinner, with cheese and crudites and pesto, hard-boiled eggs, leftover cold roast chicken, bread and olive oil, whatever we can find. Those two meals are probably the closest DH will willingly get to meatless meals. Not quite beans and rice, but not eye fillet steak either! :p
I agree. We have a lot of variety of beans and rice and I voted daily, although it's more like 5 days/week, as pp's have said. We rarely eat them together - it's usually either/or, usually but in a week we eat one or the other almost every day. I'm also including legumes, in general, including green beans, lentils and peanuts. I make soup about once a week and we eat the leftovers for lunch for a couple of days, and I always use beans or rice in my soups. One of our favorites is pea soup with ham and bean soup a close second. Not only are beans and rice excellent for the wallet, but they are super healthy... especially for this meat-loving family (we eat vegetarian only a couple times per week). I think Megan is spot on with variety being key to keeping the dishes tasty. We also like cold bean salads, so that gives, not just a flavor change, but a temperature change and textural change. Beans and rice are definitely a pantry staple here. I will say that some are easier than others to find in bulk where I live, so we have a lot more of certain legumes than we do others, and store just a few different types of rice. We do have other grains that are rather inexpensive, as well (such as bulghur wheat to make pilaf, and canned corn).
Rice is certainly a staple in our kitchen, Not because it is a cheap alternative to other sides, but because it is a very nice side all in its own right. A curry just isn't the same without some basmati rice. A thai stir fry needs jasmine rice to taste right. My father's pineapple and carrot curry definitely is best served with tasteless Uncle Ben's standard parboiled rice.
I really couldn't imagine not eating rice since it is such an integral part of our cooking. Just as pasta and potatoes are.
We eat rice several times a week..L is gluten free and Rice is a staple around here..Plus it is super cheap..I can make all sorts of different dishes,dinners and sides with rice...
Beans...Nope...I tried but L just won't eat them..I like baked beans but her pickiness won't even eat those..
Care to share your recipe for Spanish rice with chicken Legs???? I know a certain 4 year old who just eat it up!!! I would really appreciate it too!!
Yes, please? Even though I won't/can't eat them I certainly wouldn't mind my kids and DH eating them, at least sometimes. :)

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You can also feel a faint sweetness of specialty coffee.
Mandelins" is one of the most famous high grade coffee beans in the world.
The Linton Ni Huta region of northern Sumatra, Indonesia is home to the coffee used in this drip bag.
The name "mandarin" comes from the name of the local tribe that promoted the cultivation of the coffee, but today it is the generic term for all the arabica coffee produced in this region.

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- Private Slack groups soared in popularity during the pandemic as a place to network and find jobs.
- Many are limited to a few hundred people who are vying for a spot against thousands of applicants.
- The wait time to join some of these channels can take up to two years.
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Professionals in advertising, marketing, and public relations hit hardest by the pandemic are increasingly looking to exclusive, private groups to find jobs and grow their networks.
These Slack groups have risen in popularity over the past few years as a place where people across industries can rub elbows with some of the most elite and interesting execs in their professions who they otherwise wouldn't have access to.
Several people described these chat groups as the internet versions of New York's private membership club Soho House, and some wait years and have to stand out among thousands of applicants to join these groups — especially as some cap membership at just a few hundred people.
"It's like when you're 18, and you're trying to get into a night club, trying to get past this velvet rope, and you're like, 'Why not me?'" said Remi Carlioz, a freelancer and a cofounder and creative director of Never Concepts. Carlioz is a member of one Slack group and is on a waiting list for another.
Most memberships to these groups are free, but some Slack creators are considering adding fees as interest grows. Slack offers free and paid options to group creators. Slack Pro offers advanced tools like a search function that costs $6.67 per person per month when billed yearly.
Below is a rundown on six of the most coveted private Slack groups by advertisers, marketers, and PR professionals, identified through Insider's reporting. They are listed in alphabetical order.
Alphalist is exclusive to chief technology officers. Its online bio says it is "an exclusive and curated list of the tech elite."
Thegroup was created by German cofounders Tobias Schlottke, Iskender Dirik, and Johannes Schaback. Schlottke is a cofounder of the conference platform OMR, Dirik is the managing director of Samsung Next Ventures, and Schaback is the chief technology officer of the mobile-payments company SumUp.
Schlottke said they started the group four years ago to connect chief technology officers who are "typically not well connected." Besides having the title of chief technology officer, members must also apply to join. Alphalist has 500 members.
"It's the Soho House for CTOs," he said.
Alphalist cofounders have considered membership fees but do not charge any.
Most ad agencies have a chief technology officer, but Schlottke said the majority of Alphalist's members worked at European tech players like the e-commerce company Zalando, the software-development platform GitLab, and the online-shopping company Home24.
Schlottke said Alphalist did not accept many applicants from ad vendors because he feared they might spam members. The group typically denies about 20 to 30% of applicants, he said.
"You can do a little brag on your products, but no one should sell anything to a member," Schlottke said.
While Schlottke said he has never had to kick out a member, people can get kicked out of these Slack groups if creators feel they are soliciting too much, not contributing enough, or leaking content or conversations outside the group.
"It's extremely professional and also kind of a secret society," Carlioz, the freelancer and Never Concepts creative director, said.
"People don't brag about it or talk about it outside," Carlioz added. "There's a code of conduct. To be honest, also, there's a bit of a status symbol. It's like a sneaker drop, you want to get it."
Ladies Who Strategize
Kim Mackenzie, a freelance strategy director, started the Ladies Who Strategizegroup in 2016 for female-identifying and nonbinary strategists only.
She said she started the group to give female-identifying and nonbinary strategists the networks they need to succeed — but typically lack in a male-dominated industry.
"It's my way of fighting against the patriarchy," Mackenzie said.
Members have to apply, and the questions she asks ensure their jobs are 80% based in strategy, meaning they are thinking and conducting research most of the day, she said. "The word 'strategist' gets thrown around a lot," she added.
Mackenzie said Ladies Who Strategize had about 30 channels for professional and social purposes. One channel focuses on sharing marketing and research reports, while others are for parents of kids and pets.
There are 1,600 members and about 90 applicants waiting to join.
Members work within in-house brand teams, at agencies, and in government jobs. She said the group also accepted people looking to start a job in strategy.
Mackenzie said the group was built on trust among members. It's also free and will remain that way. The Ladies Who Strategize mission statement says: "LWS runs on good will and for the good of moving women forward."
"Women who get the most out of it show up consistently," Mackenzie said. "You shouldn't be showing up saying, 'I need this thing,' or, 'I need a job.'
"If the conversation is around strategy: great. If it's around how we're all dealing with the pandemic or how you're managing your kids or boss: even better."
Several people told Insider that Paul Munford's Lean Luxe was the crème de la crème of private Slack groups because of its A-list network that includes execs across media, finance, advertising, marketing, and arts and entertainment. Munford started the group in 2017, a year after launching his Lean Luxe newsletter for modern luxury brands that he leads as editor in chief.
Brand owners like Melanie Masarin, Glossier's former head of retail who launched the beverage brand Ghia in 2019, are members of the group.
Carlioz said he'd applied three times and was still on the waiting list.
Munford said the group had just under 1,000 members and the waiting list was "pretty long," with "thousands and thousands" of people on it. He said members needed to apply to join the group and subscribe to the Lean Luxe newsletter and open it 60% of the time. Applications were introduced last year when interest spiked during the pandemic.
Every few months, Munford sifts through applications and lets a batch of about 50 people in. They have 24 hours to accept their invite before it expires, which helps him weed out the people who are not serious about joining, he said.
"I like to make sure everyone is in it for the right reasons," Munford said. "Are these people interesting? Do I get the sense you will participate in the conversation?"
The Lean Luxe Slack group has about 10 channels, including "general-convos," "media-talk," "brand-talk," "the-welcome-mat" for new members, and one to share job openings and seek talent recommendations. Munford said some members said they landed their dream job through the group.
The group is free for members. Munford said he didn't pay for the Slack Pro version but was considering adding fees.
Sean Garrett, a cofounder of the strategic-advisory firm Pramana Collective and the former vice president of communications for Twitter, launched the Mixing Boardgroup in January for brand and comms professionals.
It's already grown to about 100 members from places like Nike, Airbnb, Oatly, Instagram, Snap, Intel, Dunkin', LinkedIn, LVMH, Uber, Adobe, Glossier, the Obama White House, and Google.
Garrett said Slack members "come together to provide advice and strategic insights to organizations."
"It was started because too often companies rush toward short-term tactics before doing any thoughtful planning, and I wanted to remove the excuses for doing so," he added.
Mixing Board members form workshops and often set up calls to work together, Garrett said. They also do "community-sourced recruiting for senior-level roles," he said. "If a member has a suggestion for a role, they drop a name into a form."
Katie Dreke, who left her senior director position at Nike in January to start her own consultancy, is part of four private Slack groups including Mixing Board and said she relied on their networks — which include former US President Barack Obama's speechwriter and execs at Glossier and Playboy — for guidance as she branched out on her own.
"I have an army of people who I can collaborate with. I don't have to look for them anymore," Dreke said. "I have found these groups to be incredibly powerful for me as a person and for my business."
To get into the group, you must receive an invitation from a member and then undergo a one-on-one interview with Garrett.
"Mixing Board is not a fancy club with a bouncer and a velvet rope," Garrett said. "It's more of a chill Tokyo record bar that you have to make your way through a laundromat to get into. It only has so much room, for now at least."
Lindsey Slaby, who founded the marketing-strategy consultancy Sunday Dinner in 2013, created hergroup about two years ago.
While they share the same name, Slaby's Slack group and consulting firm are not related. Slaby said employing her consulting services wouldn't get you into the group. Instead, every member must apply, and she caps it at 250 people. Slaby said she had thousands of people on the waiting list.
She keeps the group free to members, though she pays about $280 to $300 a month for the Slack Pro version.
Slaby said members included owners of direct-to-consumer brands, independent marketers, chief marketing officers, small-agency owners, freelancers, and consultants. She said she liked to primarily admit people who otherwise wouldn't have a large professional network.
Carlioz, the freelancer and creative director, said he joined the Sunday Dinner Slack group during the pandemic and it became "a support group" when finding work was difficult. He said he ended up getting 50% of his projects and jobs last year through connections he formed on the Slack. While public professional-networking sites like LinkedIn are designed for forming these type of connections, he said he found they failed at doing so because of too much spam and clutter.
Members must keep engaging with the group to remain in it, but conversations should remain focused, Slaby said. She said Sunday Dinner had channels including one for sharing strategy decks and another for people seeking talent recommendations or help on a project. Slaby said she would flag and delete posts that do not contribute anything useful or productive to the group.
There is also a strict rule against sharing the Slack group's content and conversations outside the group. Slaby said she once kicked out one of her closest friends for leaking conversations outside the Slack.
"You know you're with like-minded people," Slaby said. "You're lucky to be in here, you waited — there are rules. If you're inactive, I discontinue you and let someone else in."
Why Is This Interesting
Noah Brier, the founder of the information-tech firm Variance, and Colin Nagy, a global-brand-strategy exec at Instagram, started theirgroup and Substack newsletter by the same name about two years ago.
Only contributing writers to the Why Is This Interesting Substack newsletter are invited to join the Slack group. Members and writers come from all sorts of backgrounds, from marketing to music.
People pitch to write for the Substack, and they must contribute at least every six months to stay in the Slack group, which is the cost of being in the group versus having fees. There are about 120 members in the group and 12,000 subscribers to the Substack.
Slack channels are focused on Substack article topics and world news. Members can also seek out advice and recommendations for jobs, like they do in other groups. There is a strict policy against discussing US politics, as the founders have deemed it too divisive a topic.
The Substack articles can include Q&As and discussions on a wide variety of topics, like how spotting a criminal based on facial cues or behavioral patterns doesn't work and why they're writing about them, i.e.: "Why is this interesting?"
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Breaking the Chain of Low Self-Esteemby Marilyn J Sorensen
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Concise, dramatic, plus easy to read and digest, this book thoroughly explores a subject low self esteem (LSE) that is often talked about, though poorly understood. Though an underlying problem of most people who seek therapy and a central issue in most relationship problems, cases of domestic violence, teen and gang violence, few therapists recognize the role of LSE, or know how to treat it. Consequently, people go from therapist to therapist, who label their problems as depression, anger, anxiety, etc., when these are merely symptoms of LSE. Off target, these interventions provide some immediate relief but do not produce lasting results. Readers say this book has given them long-overdue insight into their real problems and direction, that therapy did not.
"This fascinating book presents startling new insights into the experience of low self-esteem. Anyone who has struggled with the challenge of self-doubt will feel more deeply understood, valued and hopeful as a result of reading it." Sandra K. Pinches, Ph.D., Clinical Psychologist, Portland, Oregon
"To understand how your self-esteem issues work and how to strengthen them is one of the most meaningful tasks in life. This book provides much, much more than Chicken Soup for the Soul. This book has soul itself and will become the bible of self-esteem books." Robert Lubow, M.D., psychiatrist, Cincinnati, Ohio.
Finally, a book that fully reveals the devastating inner experience of low self-esteem and explains how LSE negatively controls the thinking, feelings, and behavior of those who suffer from it. Readers say they are astonished at how closely this book mirrors their lives, and that years of therapy did not explain what they read in this book. (A companion workbook available 08/2002)
About the Author
Marilyn J. Sorensen, Ph.D. is a clinical psychologist in Portland, Oregon, with over 23 years in private practice, specializing in relationship and self-esteem issues.
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Nathan Nichols, a 46-year-old Corpus Christi resident was sentenced to more than two years in prison after admitting to running an illegal gambling business. The same man was also involved in the theft of US Army property in a separate case, the US Attorney’s Office Southern District of Texas revealed Tuesday.
The investigation into the illegal gambling operation was conducted by the FBI in collaboration with the Corpus Christi Police Department. On the other hand, Homeland Security Investigations looked into the stolen military property case and received assistance from US Army Criminal Investigation Division.
The US Attorney’s Office said that Nichols was the owner and operator of Lady Luck, as well as the co-owner of Theo’s Bar, two businesses that provided illegal gambling entertainment. According to the Attorney’s Office, Nichols admitted to participating in the illegal gambling operation in Corpus Christi which operated between March 2018 and August 2019.
The Man Received a Prison Sentence Followed by Supervised Release
The illegal gambling business involved computers that displayed casino-style games, resembling the function of a standard slot machine. Those games are also popular as “8-liners.” Instead of using a slot machine, the gamblers played on a computer screen. They were able to place bets and receive cash for winnings.
For his involvement in the theft of the US Army equipment and the illegal gambling business, Nichols was sentenced to 27 months or 2 years and 3 months in federal prison. In addition to his prison sentence, he will undergo two years of supervised release. Nichols was also ordered by the court to pay $1 million in restitution. Given his guilty pleas, he also agreed to forfeit some $2.18 million obtained from the illegal gambling operation.
When it comes to the US Army equipment, it was back in July 2021 when law enforcement executed a search warrant at Nichols’ home. At his home, the authorities uncovered property that belonged to the US Army which included night vision scopes and goggles, laser aiming equipment, as well as laser range finders and thermal scopes.
The overall cost of the items was some $2,176,000. An investigation uncovered that Nichols was in touch with a person that was involved in the theft of the equipment. Consequently, he agreed to buy the military equipment with the intent to resell it.


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Northumbria University has created a new role to strengthen the institution’s relationships with key external partners and clients.
Andrew Sugden will take up the position of Head of External Engagement on 25 June, joining the University after eight years as the North East Chamber of Commerce’s Director of Membership and Policy.
In his previous role, Andrew led the development and communication of the Chamber’s policy and campaigning activity, including representing business at a local, regional, and national level on behalf of NECC’s members that collectively account for over 30% of the region’s workforce.
Speaking about his appointment, he said: “I’m thrilled to be joining Northumbria University. It has a great reputation and makes a fantastic contribution to the economic, cultural and community life of Newcastle and the wider region. Hopefully my skills and experience will help me strengthen Northumbria’s external links still further.”
Andrew will work closely with Lucy Winskell, Pro Vice-Chancellor (Region, Engagement and Partnerships) in the development of relationships with local government and public and private sector organisations, shaping the University’s contribution to regional, economic and social development, and further strengthening links with schools, businesses and the professions.
“I am delighted to welcome Andrew to Northumbria University,” said Lucy Winskell. “Andrew joins us at a time when our partnerships are flourishing and our links with business are going from strength to strength
“I am looking forward to working with Andrew to further cement these and other relationships, whilst nurturing and developing new and exciting partnerships and continuing to embed Northumbria University at the heart of the region’s growth and development.”
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Hey, crazy cats! The Clever Cats Stamp Set is the purr-fect set for your twitching hour projects including cards, treats for your tricks-or-treaters, and bags. Stamp set includes three mischievous felines that can be stamped peeking from a pumpkin, riding on a broom, or proving the long-held belief that if a cats fits, it sits.
This stamp set includes solid pieces to layer colors on the pumpkin and box. Use the bats and spider images to create a fun Halloween scene that’s more cute than spooky. The spider web image can be stamped repeatedly to create shorter or longer webs. Mix and match the images with included cat-themed greetings to customize your projects.
Or, if you don’t celebrate Halloween use this set to create projects for the cat-lovers in your life. These cats are so sweet they can be used all year long.
Teepee Card Tutorial
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- Teepee Base Basic Black Cardstock 8″ x 4″ and 4″ square
- Cut 2 Designer Paper 3-7/8″ squares then cut in half on the diagonal
- Optional matching Designer Paper 1-1/2″ squares cut on the diagonal to cover cardstock sticking out behind triangle
- White and Vanilla scraps for images and labels
- Prep Teepee pieces by scoring according to the image above
- Glue the square base to the rectangle base so that the center scoreline of the rectangle lines up with the diagonal scoreline on the square
- Adhere Designer Paper triangles on 3 sides of the teepee
- Optional – cover the cardstock that shows on the bottom of the triangles with Designer Paper as well (1-1/2″ squares cut on the diagonal)
- Decorate panels being careful where parts extend past.
- Add a velcro dot to keep teepee secure
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Bethesda Painting Awards
Deadline: February 24, 2012
The Bethesda Arts & Entertainment District is currently accepting applications for the eighth annual Bethesda Painting Awards, a juried competition honoring four selected painters with $14,000 in prize monies. Up to eight finalists will be invited to display their work in June 2012 at Gallery B.
Best in Show - $10,000 Third Place - $1,000
Second Place - $2,000 Young Artist - $1,000
Apply online or download the application for more details.


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Britain’s Got Talent have reassured viewers that Ant McPartlin is doing OK after he fell during the live semi-finals on Monday night.
His co-host Dec Donnelly asked if he was alright following his slip, to which McPartlin comically responded: “I wet myself and farted at the same time!”
After composing herself after the calamity, judge Amanda Holden asked the host: “Is your coccyx alright?”
Unfortunately for McPartlin the embarrassing moment was referenced throughout the night, and was hilariously shown his fall in slow motion later in the show.
After seeing the clip, he joked: “I’m making a claim! That was a very slippery stage,” to which Dec added: “You better lawyer up Simon.”
Following his nasty live TV spill, viewers took to Twitter in their droves to comment on his fall and ask if he was alright.
One viewer at home tweeted: “Jesus Ant, that could have been nasty. Take care.”
“That looked SO painful. Hope Ant’s OK,” another penned. “I reckon that hurt more than he could show – bruises tomorrow.”
A fourth wrote: “Hope Ant is OK, that fall looked really bad but a pretty spectacular entrance”.
Amidst their concern, BGT made sure to reassure fans that McPartlin was doing alright, writing on their Twitter account: “Don’t worry, Ant’s fine!”
Following BGT’s announcement, the presenter was pictured leaving the show’s studios sporting a bruised cheek in photos obtained by The Sun. The Standard has contacted Ant McPartlin’s rep for comment.
On Monday’s show, viewers watched as Musa Motha, a professional dancer from London made it through to the final after an emotional performance.
While singer Amy Lou, who hails from Tipton, West Midlands, managed to secure a spot in the final after the judges were forced to pick between her and fellow singer Abi Carter-Simpson.
After a tie in the votes, it went down to public vote, meaning Amy went through.
Britain’s Got Talent semi-finals continue all this week on ITV and ITVX

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- Publisher: [United States] : Kinonation : 2014.
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Featuring Vi Le, Cassandra Cass, Mia Tu Mutch, Rakash Armani, Melanie Nya Ampon, Cecilio Asuncion.
T as in "trans-gender." Award winning documentary exploring the challenges, successes and lives of five trans-gender women - who began life as males.
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