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THE POLITICS OF COVID-19
MASKING THE FACE MASKS
Wearing masks on a COVID-19 stricken planet has proved to be very successful in the East – Rajika Jayatilake explains
COVID-19-like death is seen as a great leveller; but ironically, it appears to be hitting developed countries harder than developing nations. Many Asian nations in particular have the pandemic under control, which could partly be due to recent experiences with epidemics. Asia was hit with bird flu in the 1990s, SARS in 2003 and H1N1 in 2009.
Further, the touristic appeal of wealthy destinations was a major disadvantage for developed countries at the outset. It caught them unawares as COVID-19 spread from China to East Asia, and subsequently through tourists to Europe and North America.
On the other hand, Asian and African countries had “time to prepare and do some form of physical distancing,” says public health expert at the University of Melbourne Prof. Tony Blakely.
However, there are far more tangible reasons why the West lost and the East won, in terms of controlling the numbers of sick and dead with COVID-19.
The widespread concern among individuals for community welfare in Asia contrasts with the more self-centered, selfish and individualistic whims of Western societies where personal liberties are prioritised over collective responsibility and public health.
Wearing a mask is considered one of the simplest methods to control COVID-19; yet, it’s met with widespread resistance in the West. Western political culture typically stigmatises masks, associating them with illness and disability, and a lack of masculinity. Apparently, wearing a mask denotes losers.
Medical anthropologist at the University of St Andrews in Scotland Dr. Christos Lynteris avers: “I’ve heard people say that they were carrying a mask on an airplane but were too ashamed to wear it.”
In the US especially, there is the perennial struggle between government authority and individual freedoms. Ashley Smith from North Carolina burned a mask in a frying pan, claiming that the mandatory use of masks hinders “our freedoms.” Even after losing members of his family to COVID-19, Charles Gbekia of Arizona (where the rate of infections was recently surging) says he will not wear a mask.
Senior Director at the American Psychological Association Dr. Vaile Wright explains: “When people sense that another person is trying to control their decision, some people are going to act out against that control whereas others are going to go along with it.”
Across the US, public health officials who advocate wearing face masks have received death threats. Leading infectious diseases specialist Dr. Anthony Fauci is employing private security to protect him and his family after receiving death threats, for being consistently and publicly vocal about wearing masks to stop the spread of the virus.
With the US presidential election coming up in November, wearing masks has also turned into a symbol of political conflict – with scientific evidence often viewed through a partisan lens. The Pew Research Center finds that Democrats mostly support wearing masks while Republicans are generally reluctant to do so and denouncing them as “muzzles.”
Professor of Public Health at Morgan State University in Baltimore Dr. Timothy Akers says that “we’re seeing politics and science literally crashing.”
Unlike in the East, where leaders and the public both understand the importance of wearing masks to ward off sickness, the messaging in the US has been inconsistent. In early March, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the US Surgeon General announced that people shouldn’t wear masks to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
On 30 March, Executive Director of Health Emergencies at the WHO Dr. Mike Ryan contended that “there is no specific evidence to suggest that the wearing of masks by the mass population has any potential benefit.”
A few days later on 3 April, the CDC reversed its message and claimed that face covering could help reduce transmission of the disease.
Dr. David Abrams – a clinical psychologist at New York University’s School of Global Public Health – notes: “The ambivalence of mixed messages makes it far easier for people to do whatever they want and make up their own minds.”
Meanwhile, public health experts in the US strongly believe that the violent differences between pro and anti-mask citizens in communities needs to be ironed out first before authorities can get a grip on the uncontrollable surge in coronavirus cases.
Wright suggests that people should stop rebelling against medical guidelines and consider them as a “selfless act to help others.”
She says: “Our role as citizens is to be responsible. Our freedom comes with responsibility and this is one of those responsibilities to protect the public.”
Dr. Robert R. Redfield is the Director of the CDC. He opines: “We are not defenceless against COVID-19. Cloth face coverings are one of the most powerful weapons we have to slow and stop the spread of the virus – particularly when used universally within a community setting. All Americans have a responsi-bility to protect themselves, their families and their communities.”


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Rebels defeat IHS, another county foe
Published 11:06 pm Friday, September 28, 2018
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Thorsby continued its current roll with a 22-12 road victory against Isabella (3-2) in a non-region game on Sept. 28.
Christian Fortner threw two touchdowns and also ran for a score, as the Rebels (6-0) jumped out to a 22-6 lead at halftime.
Tyler Jackson caught both touchdown passes from 45 and 10 yards out respectively.
His second touchdown reception capped a Thorsby drive with 56 seconds left in the first half, which extended the lead to two possessions.
“We knew that it [scoring before the half] would be huge,” Thorsby senior Cole Farris said. “Our offensive and defensive lines both played big tonight. They helped out a lot.”
The Isabella defense made some adjustments at halftime and held the Rebels scoreless in the second half.
However, the Thorsby defense also stood strong and limited the big plays by the Mustangs.
“They [Isabella] were on it in the second half, but we stuck with it,” Farris said. “If it wasn’t for our defense, it would have been a different game.”
The difference in the game was the vertical passing, which the Rebels were able to take advantage of while Isabella was unable to consistently connect on the shots that it took down field.
One of Isabella’s deep balls resulted in a Sawyer Sellers interception and a Thorsby takeaway.
Cole Atchison scored both touchdowns on the ground for the Mustangs.
Isabella had chances in the fourth quarter to cut further into the lead and mount a serious comeback, but the Mustangs turned the ball over on downs twice in the game’s waning moments.
The win was the third of the season for the Rebels against a county opponent.

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by Karl Plume, Reuters
U.S. farm incomes are expected to drop 38 percent in 2015, the steepest year-on-year drop since 1983, due to lower crop and livestock prices, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Economic Research Service (ERS) said on Tuesday.
Incomes are forecast to drop for a second straight year to $55.9 billion, which if realized would be the lowest level since 2002, signaling further pressure on sellers of agricultural inputs, equipment and land.
The updated forecast was down from an August estimate for $58.3 billion and 55 percent below a record $123.3 billion in 2013 when near record-high crop prices boosted farming profits.
Shares of farm equipment makers such as U.S. market leader Deere & Co have plunged this year in response to declining sales during the farm economy downturn. Seed and agrochemical company Monsanto Co announced in October it was cutting 2,600 jobs and restructuring operations to reduce costs amid slumping commodity markets.
Farm income was down mostly due to lower crop and livestock prices, which cut crop receipts at U.S. farms by 8.7 percent to $18.2 billion and livestock receipts by 12 percent to $25.4 billion, the ERS report said.
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Today we went up to the Zelgli again. The mostly wide path from Merishausen led through the quiet, quiet Doschdtal. Here, too, we encountered information from the Baptist movement that lived in this region and had to meet secretly. About 1 km outside of Merishausen you will find the Taufen spring with an artificially created pool.
Below the Schleitheimer Randenturm we reached a rest area with many benches and tables, a tipi tent and a catered hut that is open on weekends.
The ascent to the edge tower is rewarded with a wonderful view of the Black Forest, Hegau and, if the weather is favorable, the Alpine chain.
Our way led from the edge tower over serpentines down into the valley. Via Talisbänkli, Chrüzäg and Tüfels-Chuchi we reached the starting point in Merishausen
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Today we tackle the second part of the Anabaptist Path from Hemmental CH up to the Zelgli. At the end of the bus, the route from Hemmental follows the forest along quiet forest paths. After just under 3 km the signpost points up a steep path (long trousers - because of the nettle and thistles, as well as hiking sticks are an advantage). We cross a road, continue up the path and soon have reached the Taufen stone. This was set up in 2004 to commemorate the persecution of the Anabaptists and as a sign of reconciliation.
It is not very far to our destination Zelgli (refuge, benches, barbecue area and a large playground).
We continue on a wide, dusty road to Chrüzwäg, then we climb the steep path down to Hemmental with its beautiful half-timbered buildings.
Along the entire route, benches and various barbecue areas invite you to rest.
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After a long break, today is the third tour on the Vorderrhein.
Unfortunately, the route we planned (with a few exceptions) was not to our liking, much wide routes, sometimes on roads. BUT the area is great, there is a lot to discover. The pretty villages we came through, some chapels, the mill in Disla. In any case, the old wooden bridge -Punt Gronda- should be visited. And again and again the Rhine greets down in the valley.
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Have driven through this valley so often by car and today a hike was on the program. We met nobody on the way, it is a very quiet valley. From time to time some vehicles can be heard in the distance, otherwise only the birds chirped. A valley to let your mind wander. Today mostly wide forest paths ran to get an overview.
May 24, 2020

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Prevention of stress should address the stressors and factors which modify the effect of these. At the community level legislation and agreements on the labour market are important tools. At the enterprise level policies to reduce stress and monitoring the psychosocial work environment has the first priority in prevention. Treatment of stress is often a long-term process involving diagnostic assessment, psycho-education and counselling. The Danish National Board of Health has published recommendations to both general practitioners and the public in this area.
Ugeskrift for Laeger, 2012, Vol 174, Issue 4, p. 214-6
Denmark; Guidelines as Topic; Humans; Occupational Health; Social Support; Stress, Psychological; Workplace

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In 1957, Remington made a significant introduction to the firearms world with the creation of the .280 Remington cartridge. This cartridge was developed by necking down the .30-06 Springfield case to 7mm, aiming to compete with the popular .30-06 and .270 Winchester cartridges.
The .280 Remington offers a well-balanced combination of attributes, harnessing the advantages of both its parent cartridges. With its high ballistic coefficient and sectional density, typical of 7mm calibers, the .280 Remington delivers impressive performance. However, despite its merits, it did not attain the same level of popularity as its counterparts, the .30-06 and .270 Win.
The renowned wildcatter P.O Ackley recognized the potential of the .280 Remington case and set out to enhance its capabilities. He developed the .280 Ackley Improved 40 degrees, adding it to his esteemed line of “Ackley Improved” cartridges. The .280 Ackley Improved gained further recognition when Nosler standardized it in 2008, subsequently earning acceptance by SAAMI. Since then, this improved version has gained significant popularity within the US market.
Today, several reputable firearm manufacturers produce rifles chambered in .280 AI to cater to the growing demand. These include the Ruger M77 Hawkeye, Savage 110, Browning X-Bolt, and Weatherby Mark V, among others. These rifles offer shooters the opportunity to experience the enhanced performance and versatility of the .280 Ackley Improved cartridge, cementing its place as a trusted choice for discerning shooters.
The .280 Ackley Improved (AI) cartridge offers a redesigned version of the .280 Remington, featuring a steeper case shoulder. This modification increases the powder capacity, resulting in a boost of approximately 100 fps in muzzle velocity, placing it in line with the performance of the 7mm Remington Magnum.
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Choosing a reliable and good door closer is never easy, and buyers tread with even more caution when it comes to fire doors. They have different priorities in mind and the deciding factors generally boils down to the following categories:
- Different doors, Different door closer?
- Indoor or Outdoor
- Frequency of Opening and Closing
- Clearance Problem
- Total Cost
- Opening Force
Different doors, different door closer?
Fire doors are designed to stop fire and smoke from spreading through the buildings in fire emergency. Failure to do so may not only imperil lives, but also lead to legal problems. It’s therefore imperative to select the perfect door closer to ensure fire door can close properly.
So, do we need different door closers for different doors? Well, the answer is YES and NO.
There are two common types of door closers:
- Floor spring – preferred for heavy weight doors.
- Overhead door closer – preferred for medium weight door
However, people still need to make the proper choice depending on the different force needed to auto-close the doors.
Indoor or Outdoor (Rust and maintenance problem)
While most fire doors are for interior use, some of them may be installed with partial exposure to outdoor environment.
Others may be susceptible to moisture and water damage. Since most of overhead door closer arms are made of metal and floor springs may trap water inside, rust is a universal threat for door closing device. Rust also ultimately lead to door closer repairs.
Not only do they make the structures brittle, it may inhibit smooth operation, and worse yet, may cause the door closers to be completely stuck. In the event of emergency, that’s a big risk to undertake.
Frequency of Opening and closing
Opening and closing frequency of the doors varies significantly, depending on the usage requirements of the area. The Builders Hardware Manufacturers Association (BHMA) and American National Standards Institute (ANSI) provide extensive standards for self-closing hinges.
The ANSI A156.17 requirements for self-closing hinges stipulates the durability standards as follows:
- <Grade 1: 1,000,000 cycles
- Grade 2: 500,000 cycles
- Grade 3: 250,000 cycles
For locations with high traffic like shopping malls and schools, a Grade 1 self-closing hinge is necessary for the demanding requirement for durability.
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The problem of space often inhibits seamless installation of door closers. Traditional models like overhead or floor springs are bulky units, needing sufficient space for their mechanical parts (arm and the main body) to mount. In ADA requirements, door clearance is also a deciding factor for choosing an ideal door hardware (i.e., ADA clearance)
Too often, there just isn’t enough space from ceiling or edge of walls for door closers to fit. In other cases, especially when adhering to Feng Shui （風水）in some Chinese regions, people dislike the closer arm pointing to the room for fear of bad omens. These cause the overhead door closer units to be an unacceptable choice.
Floor spring don’t have arm or a bulky body, but it requires digging and cutting a hole in the floor for installation. Unless factored in during pre-construction, it’s a costly option. Besides, replacement and door closer repairs are difficult.
The cost for a door closer contains not only the purchase, installation fee, constant maintenance, and replacement all have to be considered. One would have to go through these costs again when refurbishing or redesigning is needed. You definitely would want to find a durability solution which minimize the total costs.
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Opening Force (ADA compliance)
Typically, door closers with bigger closing force would inevitably make the door harder to open.
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As the video explains, for a 130 lbs. fire door, the door closer requires nearly 20 lbs of opening force.
According to 2010 Americans with Disabilities Act Standards (Section 404.2.9) and 2009 edition of ICC A117.1 – Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities (Section 404.2.8), the maximum opening force for interior doors is 5 lbs.
The maximum allowable force to open a fire door is 15 lbs according to the International Building Code. Not so many fire doors fitted with traditional door close can meet the 15 lbs requirement, let alone the 5 lbs limit. This often leads to people prop it open at all times, which is a security risk, and could lead to serious safety issues during an evacuation.
Waterson 3 IN 1 Self-closing hinge meets the 5-lbs requirement, making it an ideal solution for buildings adhering to ADA compliance, and ensuring the best-in-the-class safety for its users.
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Choosing the perfect door closer means commitment to safety. Auto-closing fire doors prevent the fires and smoke from spreading. While traditional door closers are functional, they bring the hassle of maintenance, hidden costs, installation challenges, and compliance issues.
Opt for the Waterson 3-1 self-closing hinge today to get a product which passes ANSI/BHNA A.156.17 GRADE 1 Test, ensuring 1 million opening and closing cycles with high efficiency.
The stainless-steel body with a special water-resistant cap deliver durable, reliable, and rust-free operation, reducing maintenance and replacement costs.
A minimal opening force of 5 lbs meets the ADA compliance guidelines.


In the quest to unravel one of the biggest conundrums of the universe, NASA’s Hubble and James Webb Space Telescopes tag-teamed to produce definitive measurements confirming a discrepancy known as the “Hubble Tension.” This puzzle is the fact that the current rate of the universe’s expansion is faster than predicted based on observations of the universe’s initial conditions.
For 30 years, Hubble has consistently measured an expansion rate that doesn’t align with predictions from the European Space Agency’s Planck mission observations of the cosmic microwave background radiation left over from the Big Bang. Some scientists speculated unseen measurement errors could be the problem, especially when observing more distant cosmic entities.
To crosscheck Hubble’s accuracy, the Webb telescope observed extremely distant Cepheid variable stars that act as cosmic milestones. Webb’s exceptional infrared vision isolated these stars from overlapping neighbors that could have skewed Hubble’s measurements.
“Combining Webb and Hubble gives us the best of both worlds. The Hubble measurements remain reliable as we climb the cosmic distance ladder,” explained Adam Riess, who led the analysis at the Space Telescope Science Institute.
The new Webb data, spanning the full range of Hubble’s observations out to 130 million light-years, confirms Hubble didn’t capture erroneous data caused by long distances and cosmic dust.
“With measurement errors negated, what remains is the real possibility we have misunderstood the universe,” said Riess, who won a Nobel Prize for discovering the universe’s accelerated expansion driven by the mysterious dark energy.
The cosmic distance ladder observations by Hubble and Webb have firmly anchored the present-day expansion rate, while the Planck cosmic microwave background data represents the opposite. How expansion evolved between these endpoints is unknown.
“We need to find out if we are missing something on how to connect the beginning of the universe and the present day,” Riess stated.
Upcoming missions like NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope and ESA’s Euclid could help settle the Hubble Tension mystery by uncovering the influence of dark energy across time and the universe. For now, the findings suggest new physics may be required to explain our reality.


Honda and Black & Veatch have correctly examined the prototype Honda Autonomous Work Car or truck (AWV) at a Black & Veatch development web site in New Mexico. During the thirty day period-lengthy field test, the second-generation prototype of the thoroughly-electrical Honda AWV executed a range of capabilities at a large-scale photo voltaic electricity design undertaking, which includes towing activities and transporting construction elements, water, and other materials to pre-established destinations in the worksite.
To start with released as a strategy at CES 2018 in Las Vegas, the Honda AWV brings together the company’s rugged and tough off-road side-by-side system with emerging advanced autonomous technological innovation. The consequence is a new category of able perform motor vehicles that can be deployed in a selection of dynamic get the job done environments. The Honda AWV employs a suite of sensors to work autonomously, employing GPS for spot, radar and lidar for impediment detection, and stereoscopic (3D) cameras for remote monitoring. The automobile also can be operated by distant management.
Black & Veatch, a worldwide engineering, procurement, and development corporation concentrated on development optimization and know-how innovation collaborated with Honda to provide a authentic-entire world tests ground to validate the Honda AWV technological know-how at an energetic development site. The company’s staff ended up skilled by Honda’s engineers on the operation and safety protocols of the vehicles to effectively use the technological innovation in the area. Black & Veatch delivered thorough feed-back for merchandise and enterprise demands that will help enhance the Honda AWV’s capabilities and products and services.
“Black & Veatch’s pursuit of construction innovation and safety on task web sites has led us to this relationship with Honda,” mentioned Mario Azar, president of Black & Veatch’s international ability company. “With our top market place placement in photo voltaic ability, the screening of this new autonomous get the job done car aligns with our emphasis on advancing the business by way of new and modern strategies to work at job web-sites.”
“With our check spouse, Black & Veatch, Honda was capable to demonstrate the performance of our rugged all-electric powered Autonomous Perform Car or truck prototype in a significant-scale design atmosphere,” claimed Kenton Williams, U.S. venture direct for the Honda AWV. “We believe the Honda AWV has the probable to convey increased efficiencies, higher concentrations of safety and superior environmental functionality to the construction business, and to other industries searching for an autonomous off-road remedy.”
Husqvarna Group and Briggs & Stratton reach settlement
Husqvarna Group and Briggs & Stratton, LLC (B&S) have achieved a settlement with regards to the supply of engines for journey-on mowers. Below the phrases of the settlement, B&S will provide the vast majority of the engines desired ahead of the 2022 season. Additionally, the functions have agreed to preserve a modified supply romantic relationship for the 2023 time.
Husqvarna Team experienced been forecasting a opportunity ‘negative fiscal impact’ about 2022 because of to the lack of engines. The business is no for a longer time anticipating that decline, even though the lawsuit from B&S has been withdrawn.
“We have reached a satisfactory result that lets us to safe products for our prospects in 2022,” explained Glen Instone, acting president, Husqvarna Division, and CFO Husqvarna Group.
SiteOne University to host academic courses
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If you can’t get your hands on some steamed crabs this summer, try to find some crab meat instead. Many of my friends don’t understand why I squeal with glee at the thought of cracking open steamed crabs. Generally the complaints are consistent: that it’s way too much way for too little meat; they don’t like the smell of Old Bay seasoning, it’s way too messy (on the hands and the table) and it’s way too expensive.
I’ll agree with the last complaint. Finding a cheap bushel of steamed crabs is impossible, especially if you’re looking for large or jumbo-sized crustaceans. But, if you grew up on the eastern shore of the Maryland, Virginia, and DC area as I did, then the smell, newspapers on the picnic tables, mallets, and messy hands are all the “welcomed” signs of a festive crab feast.
Last night we had a friend over and my son and I decided we wanted to try to make a new appetizer, main course and salad. As we were doing our “research” (which really meant searching our favorite foodie websites as opposed to thumbing through old cookbooks), we found a salad recipe that totally peaked our interest because it contains two of our summer faves: crab meat and corn. It’s from my good friend Martha Stewart so I knew it wouldn’t disappoint.
Lucky for us, we just happened to have 6 ears of corn from the local farm stand. We only had to hemorrhage the pound of lump crab meat.
If you’ve been reading this blog, you know that I am not a food snob. However, when it comes to anything crab-related, I am VERY particular (read: snob). I grew up eating some of the best steamed crabs in the country so, if there’s a crab cake on the menu, the first question I’ll ask is, “is it broiled or fried.” Usually it’s fried and I’ll move on to another item. If I get past question number one. I’ll ask “what type of crab meat is used?” While I love backfin meat, lump meat is like striking the crab lottery.
I’ve only experiment with Mom’s Hot Crab appetizer (which has become a year-round staple). If you’re ready to branch out (like me), you must try this salad recipe.
It’s as easy as it sounds. You’re simply sautéing your corn kernels in a skillet with some oil and salt. I also added some cherry tomatoes as I have a lot on hand from my garden. Other people might add in and saute some sweet Vidalia onions but, I kept it to tomatoes and corn.
Then, just toss you skillet ingredients with some crab meat and refrigerate an hour before serving. You’ll have a beautiful tasty salad that can be served as a side or a main course as the crab meat is filling.
Chilled Corn and Crab Meat Salad
adapted from Martha Stewart
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 cups fresh corn kernels (from about 6 ears of corn)
• ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• Pinch of sugar
• 3 ounces lump crabmeat (about 3/4 cup)
• 1 tablespoon coarsely chopped fresh basil, plus small leaves for garnish
• 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
• Freshly ground pepper, to taste
- Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add corn, and cook until tender, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in onion. Let cool.
- Whisk together lemon juice and sugar. Drizzle in remaining tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons oil, whisking until combined.
- Combine corn-tomato mixture, crabmeat, and basil. Gently stir in lemon dressing, salt, and pepper. Cover, and refrigerate until chilled, at least 30 minutes (or up to 2 hours). Serve garnished with basil leaves.

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Network management has gotten overwhelmingly complex. Tools such as network machine learning and automation can help.
October 20, 2020
For network engineers, it is the best of times – and the worst of times.
There’s little denying that network machine learning (ML), automation and artificial intelligence (AI) have brought efficiency to network management. At the same time, new architectures such as hybrid cloud and edge computing as well as proliferating devices and data from the Internet of Things (IoT) have placed new burdens on the network.
New ML- and AI-enabled tools automate previously manual network configuration, security monitoring and other administrative tasks, which frees network managers from daily firefighting to allow time for strategic work.
But there’s also little debate that infrastructure management has gotten far more complex given new forces shaping network infrastructure.
“It’s probably the most challenging time for network infrastructure managers today,” said Frantz Civil, lead engineer and CEO of MobileNOC, in a session on evolving networks at the recent Interop 2020 conference.
“We have hybrid cloud, we have virtualization,” Civil observed. “Now we’re virtualizing our firewalls. Everybody’s networks have completely changed. … Now 90% of organizations are fully remote.”
As the infrastructure grows more distributed and the data more voluminous, Civil said, network managers need to think about managing, monitoring and securing the network in different ways.
Recent data from the 2020 IoT Adoption Survey conducted by IoT World Today indicates that network management is indeed a hurdle for respondents — 41% of whom cited connectivity challenges as an obstacle in deploying IoT projects successfully (security and lack of staff to manage IoT/infrastructure projects were also in the top three, at 46% and lack of in-house skills).
Network Machine Learning for Proactive Management
Indeed, as the work of network managers gets more far-flung, it becomes more difficult to secure. IoT devices and edge architecture have brought new attack vectors. But automation can help them more successfully monitor architecture and even train newer analysts to understand anomalous behavior on the network.
“Network admins are always overwhelmed with security logs,” said Derek Manky, global security strategist at Fortinet, discussing how ML and AI can be used for cybersecurity. “How do you find that needle in a haystack?”
ML, and AI, can augment network administrators’ management tasks, making monitoring more accurate and efficient.
“If my algorithm can advise [a junior analyst that joins the team] on what actions to take … to do an IP address lookup, a DNS lookup,”” said Oliver Friedrichs, vice president of security products at Splunk. It can “guide” human network management, he said, and make admins “more effective and powerful.”
Civil also noted that using machine learning makes network management far more proactive than it has historically been.
“Most of the time, we are reactive,” Civil noted. “We are waiting for the alert to happen or issue to happen.” As a result, Civil said, visibility is poor.
“Typically, we don’t have good insight into what’s going on. That’s what machine learning and AI is … trying to solve – moving us away from that reactive mode to that proactive mode.”
According to the IoT Adoption Survey, 57% of respondents use machine learning for performance monitoring, and 32% for security.
Using Natural Language Processing for Network Management
Another notable development, Civil noted, is the use of voice-activated management through natural language processing (NLP) to automate network management. Engineers can use NLP to instruct the network verbally.
“You can have a conversation with your network,” Civil said. “It gives you a virtual assistant to pretty much do any infrastructure task, from opening up a change, to opening a TAC [technical assistance center] case, giving you VLANs [virtual local area networks] on a device or, sometime in the future, pushing certain changes for you.”
Civil noted that automation can also bring cost reduction by proactively avoiding network outages – and keeping network administrators focused on the strategic business initiatives that today’s infrastructure needs to support.
Today, he said, they are just mired in firefighting.
“If I can predict potential outages before they happen, that’s a huge savings all by itself,” Civil said. “On top of that, let’s say I’m an engineer and I need to spend half my day troubleshooting a circuit, meanwhile I have big business deliverables that are being delayed. … That is costing the organization lots of money.”
But, Civil noted, network automation isn’t an overnight deployment. This is about automating incrementally, seeing results, then automating other tasks, in a phased approach.
“What’s one task right now that we could automate that would free up three or four hours in a given week?” Civil challenged the audience to identify. “That’s step one. Once you can get through step one, then maybe the following year you can say, ‘What are two things that will help streamline IT operations?’”
Ultimately, Civil said, these aren’t overnight changes, but rather long-term infrastructure revamps.
“These are long journeys,” he said.
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On 8th June 2023, the father of the minor wrestler who levelled allegations of sexual harassment against Wrestling Federation of India’s chief BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh said that he filed a false complaint against the WFI president. He reiterated his statement dated June 5 that he gave before the magistrate in New Delhi.
According to reports, the father of the minor wrestler girl said that though Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh did not sexually harass the girl, he was partial against his daughter. He explained that the accusations of sexual harassment against Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh were made due to intense anger, as his daughter had lost in the final of last year’s trials for the Asian Championship. However, the father of the young wrestler girl clarified that they had not retracted the previous complaint but had provided additional statements.
The girl’s father said, “The entire staff on match duty was from Delhi and the opponent girl also hailed from Delhi, which is illegal… I have changed my statement. Some allegations were true and some were false. Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh had not sexually harassed my daughter but his approach was biased against her… I had received threatening calls but I will not reveal their names. I had sold my house to bear the expenses of my daughter. Without anyone’s influence, I had re-recorded my statement.”
He further said, “We have no grudge against Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. We had recorded fresh statements on June 5 and we changed a few of our earlier statements. I am a father of a girl, and I don’t want to get involved in this fight. I had not withdrawn the complaint but recorded fresh statements. In anger, we had levelled some false allegations, and my daughter had faced some issues but all those mentioned in the FIR were not true.”
The father expressed that their entire family is experiencing depression, and his primary objective is to help his daughter become a champion. Additionally, he mentioned that he and his daughter were recently away from New Delhi, visiting a religious site. Previously, the girl’s uncle had asserted that she is not underage. Subsequently, the Delhi Police initiated a second FIR based on a complaint lodged by the girl’s father.
On May 10, the girl recorded her statement before a magistrate in New Delhi, as per Section 164 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPc), accusing Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. The girl’s father claimed that the President of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) forcibly pulled her towards him and subjected her to sexual harassment, resulting in her severe distress and subsequent health issues.
According to the filed complaint, the girl’s father alleged that Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh pressed her shoulder and deliberately slid his hand beneath it. Allegedly, the WFI chief made inappropriate remarks, stating, “If you support me, I will support you. Stay in touch with me.”
Notably, the protesting wrestlers decided to temporarily suspend their agitation until June 15. This decision was made after receiving assurance from the government that a chargesheet would be filed against Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh before that date and that elections for the federation would be held by the end of the month.
Union sports minister Anurag Thakur held a meeting with Olympic medallists Bajrang Punia and Sakshi Malik to address the issue of the ongoing protests. This meeting took place three days after Union home minister Amit Shah met with the wrestlers and discussed their demands. The protesting wrestlers have been demanding the arrest of Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, whom they have accused of sexually exploiting female wrestlers, including minors.


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"We made a song together," Jennifer, who wore a lavender Ralph and Russo gown, said. "We hung out, we had a great time. He is amazing. I have so much love for that boy." The mom-of-two worked the carpet sans Drake after wrapping her weekend in Las Vegas and jetting to Los Angeles to film World of Dance.
While he was no where to be seen on the carpet, host James Corden joked about the One Dance rapper and his old flame Rihnana during the opening monologue. "Rihanna and Drake, they each can win eight/ They sound good together, I think they should date," he rapped.
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The Mind and Heart of the Negotiator, 7th edition
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2. Preparation: What to Do Before Negotiation
3. Distributive Negotiation: Claiming Value
4. Integrative Negotiation: Expanding the Pie
PART II: NEGOTIATION SKILLS
5. Understanding Personality and Motivation
6. Managing Emotions and Contentious Negotiations
7. Establishing Trust and Building Relationships
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9. Creativity, Problem-Solving, and Learning in Negotiation
PART III: COMPLEX NEGOTIATIONS
10. Multiple Parties, Coalitions, and Teams
11. Cross-Cultural Negotiation
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Steel is manufactured in two different ways – hot rolled or cold rolled. The temperature makes the difference – hot rolling is carried out at around 1000 degrees centigrade and it uses a process that prevents the steel from becoming hard as it is being worked. It is usually used for buildings with a large span, so for large storage buildings, or if heavy equipment or gantries need to be attached to the framework of the building.
Hot rolled steel is usually thicker than cold rolled steel and is, therefore, stronger and more robust. It is used for portal frame buildings and it’s also great for oddly shaped buildings rather than the traditional rectangle, as well as being useful for more corrosive environments.
National Steel Buildings can offer hot rolled steel buildings painted in whatever colour you choose, or it can be post galvanised to make it even stronger.
Cold rolling is carried out at room temperature. It doesn’t need to be cooled so there is less of a tendency for it to break which is sometimes the case with hot rolled. Although it’s only really been used extensively for construction purposes in the last two decades, it was first developed during the first world war. It suits smaller spans of up to around 24 metres.
It’s much lighter to handle, has a high strength to weight ratio and foundations for cold-rolled steel buildings do not need to be as deep as for those with hot rolled steel, which makes it more cost-effective. All of our Cold rolled steel structures are pre-galvanised, making them strong and durable.
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AUGUSTA, Ga. -- The Aussies have had enough of their oh-fer at Augusta National.
Adam Scott, Marc Leishman and Jason Day are in the top five heading into today's final round at the Masters, giving the Australians perhaps their best chance at ending their excruciating drought at the club. The Masters remains the only major an Australian has never won.
"It's hard to say exactly what it means. I'd rather not sit here and wonder so much; I'd rather do that if I win" today, said Scott, a stroke behind leaders Brandt Snedeker and Angel Cabrera. "But look, Aussies are proud sporting people, and we'd love to put another notch in our belt, just like any great sporting country.
"This is one thing that one of us would like to do tomorrow, for sure."
It's not as if the Australians haven't had their chances.
Scott and Day were in the hunt two years ago, finishing second to Charl Schwartzel. And who can forget Greg Norman's heartbreaks? Jack Nicklaus shot a 30 on the back nine in 1986 to take the green jacket from him. The next year, Larry Mize chipped in from 140 feet during a playoff.
And no one will ever forget 1996. The Shark had a six-shot lead over Nick Faldo, only to gag it all away with a final-round 78.
"It's a great opportunity for all of us to be the first," Day said. "There's been some great Aussies in the past that have had an opportunity to win the Masters and fell short a little bit. So if it happens tomorrow, that's great. If it doesn't, then we're going to keep plugging away."
BAD MOVES: Phil Mickelson made a big move at the Masters -- in the wrong direction.
He made back-to-back double bogeys on 11 and 12 Saturday on his way to a 5-over 77. He's now 8 over for the tournament, no threat to add a fourth green jacket to his collection.
"I just played terrible. There's no way around it," Mickelson said. "I'm just not hitting very good golf shots, missing it in bad spots and not really knowing which side I'm going to miss it on. So my play has been beyond terrible, and that's certainly disappointing."
At least Mickelson didn't back up as far as his Ryder Cup buddy, Keegan Bradley. The 2011 PGA champion posted the worst score of the day Saturday, a 10-over 82, and is in last place heading into the final round.
Mickelson took last week off, a rarity for him before the Masters, and he was nervous about being rusty when he took on Augusta National. With good reason, apparently.
Except for a stretch early on the back nine Thursday, he's been struggling. With a 76 on Friday, he's shot back-to-back rounds over par for the first time since 2007.
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When I was growing up my dentist mentioned to be about the possibility of getting my wisdom teeth removed. However, he never said it was something I had to do until I was 20. At this point in my life I didn’t question him, as he showed me the panoramic x-ray. About a month later, I was walking outside and I noticed severe pain in my mouth. One of my wisdom teeth was coming in through the gum. It was at that time that I thought maybe my dentist was right. I made an appointment with an oral surgeon.
Looking back, I am not sure why I didn’t do more research and why I didn’t question my dentist and oral surgeon. Although many people choose extraction it might be a bad decision. Writing in the journal, Health Policy and Ethics, retired US dentist, Dr Jay Friedman is scathing about the unnecessary prophylactic removal of wisdom teeth, which he labels a public health hazard.”At least two thirds of these extractions, associated costs, and injuries are unnecessary, constituting a silent epidemic of iatrogenic injury that afflicts tens of thousands of people with lifelong discomfort and disability”, he writes.
According to Friedman, there just is no evidence to justify preventative surgery, although it does line the pockets of the dental profession, especially oral and maxillofacial surgeons who earn on average over half a million US dollars a year from the forty minute procedure. That is a lot of money and may be the reason why there is still such a push in the US for wisdom teeth extractions. According to Dr. Friedman, instead of evidence, misinformation and myths drive the multibillion-dollar industry, one of the most common being that wisdom teeth have a high level of pathology, whereas in reality no more than 12% of impacted teeth are affected. This is similar to the incidence of appendicitis yet we don’t routinely remove other organs just in case. Dr. Friedman also states neither is it true that the pressure of erupting wisdom teeth causes crowding of other teeth, saying it’s just not possible for one tooth which develops in spongy superficial bone with little firm support to push over 14 other well-implanted teeth.
In Europe, the madness has ended. In fact, the National Institute for Clinical Evidence has gone so far as to tell dentists and oral surgeons to stop removing healthy impacted wisdom teeth due to the risk of nerve damage. In addition, third molar extractions are far from harmless, with atleast sixteen known complications including infection, permanent paraesthesia, dry socket, trismus, and death.
Dr. Friedman states, far from the standard of care, prophylactic extraction is a silent epidemic. I agree and feel that it is time for something to be done in the US about this. The evidence to remove wisdom teeth just is not there and instead is causing people lifelong pain and suffering that never should have happened.


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An F450 drone kit typically refers to a package containing the components necessary to build a quadcopter using the F450 frame. These kits are popular among drone enthusiasts and hobbyists who prefer to build their own drones rather than purchasing ready-to-fly models. Here’s what you might expect to find in a typical F450 drone kit:
- Frame: The F450 frame serves as the foundation of the quadcopter. It is lightweight, durable, and designed specifically for multirotor platforms.
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- Radio Transmitter and Receiver: A radio transmitter and receiver are necessary for remote control of the drone. The kit may include a transmitter-receiver pair, typically operating on the 2.4GHz frequency, allowing the pilot to send commands to the drone.
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- Assembly Hardware and Accessories: The kit usually includes all necessary screws, nuts, and other hardware required for assembling the drone. Additionally, it may contain accessories like xt60 cable, zip tie, and silicon wire,allen key, battery strap etc.
The Pixhawk 2.4.8 Combo Kit paired with an F450 Quadcopter Drone Kit provides a versatile platform for building custom multirotor drones. Here are the modes and features typically associated with this combination:
- Stabilize Mode: This is the default mode for manual flight. The drone’s gyros and accelerometers stabilize the aircraft, but it doesn’t hold position or altitude automatically.
- Altitude Hold Mode: In this mode, the drone maintains its altitude automatically once the pilot releases the throttle stick. It’s helpful for maintaining a consistent altitude during flight.
- Position Hold Mode: Also known as “Loiter” mode in Pixhawk, it uses GPS to maintain the drone’s position. The drone will hold its position and altitude when the sticks are centered, which is useful for aerial photography or when you need the drone to stay in a specific location.
- Return to Home (RTH) Mode: When activated, the drone will automatically fly back to its takeoff point and land. This mode is handy if the drone flies out of range or if the pilot encounters an emergency situation.
- Auto Mode: Auto mode enables the drone to follow pre-defined mission waypoints autonomously. Waypoints can be programmed using ground control software, and the drone will navigate to each point in sequence.
- Guided Mode: Guided mode allows the pilot to control the drone using GPS waypoints or by setting a target location for the drone to fly to.
- Acro Mode: In Acro mode, the drone doesn’t self-level, giving experienced pilots full manual control over the aircraft’s orientation. It’s often used for aerobatics or racing.
- Flight Performance: The Pixhawk 2.4.8 flight controller provides high-performance stabilization and control algorithms, resulting in smooth and stable flight characteristics.
- GPS Integration: The included GPS module provides accurate positioning data, enabling features such as position hold, return to home, and waypoint navigation.
- Telemetry and Data Logging: The Pixhawk supports telemetry, allowing real-time communication between the drone and ground control station. It can also log flight data for post-flight analysis.
- Modular Design: The Pixhawk flight controller is designed with modularity in mind, allowing for easy integration with various sensors, peripherals, and accessories.
- Open-Source Software: Pixhawk flight controllers run on open-source firmware such as ArduPilot, providing a wide range of features, customization options, and community support.
- Compatibility: The Pixhawk 2.4.8 Combo Kit is compatible with a wide range of airframes, including quadcopters like the F450, as well as other configurations such as hexacopters and octocopters.
- Fail-Safe Features: The Pixhawk includes fail-safe mechanisms such as failsafe RTL (Return-to-Land) and low battery RTL, which help ensure the safe operation of the drone in case of unexpected events.
NOTE: Overall, the Pixhawk 2.4.8 Combo Kit with an F450 Quadcopter Drone Kit offers a powerful and customizable platform suitable for a variety of applications, from aerial photography and mapping to agricultural surveying and research. Its extensive list of modes and features provides users with the flexibility and functionality needed for diverse UAV missions.


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Tort law is mostly formed over previous past case precedents. However it is quite a modernistic approach to law simply because of personal injury, medical claims and road traffic accidents. As a subject it is formed on the concept of Negligence. Negligence is seen as a civil law area, defined as ‘the breach of a legal duty to take care by an inadvertent act or omission that injured another. Due to the injuries Jenny sustained, she could possibly claim compensation through negligence.
It could be argued that in fact both Northwood County Council and the NHS trust could be liable in failing to prevent the negligence that occurred, in this instance the attack from Sophie’s dad. To enable a person to be liable for negligence, they must; owe the defendant a duty of care, they must have breached that duty, and lastly the damaged cause by that person must not be too remote. Firstly in the case of Donoghue v Stevenson, Lord Atkin established that you owe a duty of care towards your neighbours.
However it was questioned, who was deemed as a ‘neighbour’? Lord Atkin replied; “the answer seems to be persons who are so closely and directly affected by my act that I ought to reasonably have them in contemplation as being so affected when I am directing my mind to the acts or omissions which are called in question. ” In affect if the principle was Donoghue v Stevenson was to be taken alone then yes both Northwood County Council and the NHS trust would be liable, because Sophie is both of their neighbours and as she is an employee they owe her a duty of care.
Although the case of Donoghue v Stevenson alone is merely not enough, the principle towards duty of care was furthered in the care of Caparo Industries Plc v Dickman. It was stated that in order for there to be a duty owed there must have been; foresight, proximity, and imposing it must be fair just and reasonable. If following the principle set out in Caparo Industries Plc v Dickman in that would a reasonable person have foreseen the actions carried out by the defendant, then the answer is yes of course they would.
If someone had stated that they was going to kill someone, mentally stable or not, their statement would be taken further, any reasonable person ought to have foreseen that damages that occurred to the claimant. In the case of Nettleship v Weston it was established that when driving a motor car it is foreseeable that a passenger as well as other road users will directly affected if the driver is careless.
This is similar to the fact, in that if Sophie’s father threatened to kill Jenny, it would be reasonably foreseeable that an action could be carried out by the defendant and therefore it should be prevented by those that owe Jenny a duty of care. In the case of Sutherland Shire Council v Heyman stated that proximity exists between employers and employees. The final test is whether it is fair, just and reasonable to impose that duty. In the case of Smith V Chief Constable of Sussex it was found that it was not fair just and reasonable to impose a duty on the police to protect individuals from harm.
A duty of care for the actions of a third party may arise if the claimant and defendant have a relationship of proximity from a contract between the parties Stansbie v Troman or by things said and done by the parties such as in Swinney v Chief Constable of Northumbria Police. You may also owe a duty to a third party if you have created a risk of danger, such as in Haynes v Harwood. In the case of Stansbie v Troman it was established that if the claimant and defendant have a relationship of proximity from a contract between the parties then a duty of care for the actions of a third party may arise.
a duty to a third party may also be owed if there is a creation of a risk of danger, such as in Haynes v Harwood. Further more a duty of care may be owed if assumed responsibility is given, as in Costello V Chief Constable of Northumbria Police which found that a police inspector has an assumed responsibility to help fellow officers. It may be seen likely that the courts will find that Northwood CC owed Jenny a duty of care for Sophie’s dad’s actions because they have a relationship through a contract of employment, and they also in control over Jenny as she is their employee, therefore this duty is reinforced.
Jenny’s case is very similar to that of Selwood v Durham CC, therefore the precedent set in this case should be followed, thus finding that Northwood County Council owed a duty of care to Jenny in regards to the actions of Sophie’s dad. Although defence may try to distinguish this case from Selwood through the fact that in that case the third party had a history of violence, however the courts should most likely to find that both Northwood CC and the NHS Trusts owed a duty of care towards Jenny. When looking at whether the duty had been breached it must be found that defendants have in order for them to be liable.
The courts have said that you should look at the standard of care objectively by looking at what a ‘prudent and reasonable man would do’ Alderson in Blyth v Birmingham Waterworks, and then asses the conduct of the defendant against this set standard of care. The courts will take into account the practicality of the defendants required actions. For example in Al-Kandari v JR Brown & Co the courts found the solicitor in breach of his duty as minimal time would have been needed to warn the claimant.
The courts will be more likely to find you in breach if the damage was foreseeable Bolton v Stone, and if the damage is likely to be of a serious nature, as in Paris v Stepney Borough Council. In this case it must be decided whether a ‘reasonable person’ would have informed Jenny on Sophie’s fathers plan to kill her, because of the fact that it would have been done quickly and simply cost nothing to warn her then it should have been done. Due to this reasoning it is possible in that the courts would find the defendants in breach of their duty.

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Here are McGill researchers available and interested to comment on the municipal elections in Montreal:
Richard Shearmur, School of Urban Planning, McGill University
Professor Shearmur is an urbanist who studies innovative municipalities, urban and regional development, and real estate.
richard.shearmur [at] mcgill.ca (English, French)
Sébastien Breau, Departement of Geography, McGill University
Professor Breau is an economic geographer interested in studying and interpreting the linkages between international trade, foreign investment and regional economic development and identifying and analyzing spatial patterns of inequality, as well as understanding what causes underlie these patterns.
sebastien.breau [at] mcgill.ca (English, French)
Chris Erl, Department of Geography, McGill University
He's a PhD student who studies diversity in municipal politics.
christopher.erl [at] mail.mcgill.ca (English)


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A woman who shot video of her husband landing a small plane at a Dallas, Texas area airport captured the aircraft clipping an SUV driving near the runway.The video shows William Davis trying to land the single-engine Cessna on Saturday when the plane's gear hits the top of the SUV. Pieces of the landing gear break off. The top of the SUV is damaged.


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Key takeaways from this February include:
- Enforcement: Businesses that use third party data to conduct marketing should review the lawful basis on which each party relies to collect and process the data in light of a UK tribunal’s limiting of the ICO’s enforcement notice to Experian on appeal;
- Digital Services Act: Covered entities should ensure they are adhering to reporting guidelines and expectations as compliance deadlines began to pass, following criticism from the EU Commission on one submission’s lack of detail;
- EDPB work programme: Companies should monitor the ongoing rollout of new EDPB guidance and tools as part of its 2023/24 work programme that may clarify open compliance questions, including forthcoming direction on assessing legitimate interests and the interplay between the GDPR and the EU AI Act;
- Third country data transfers: New EDPB guidance has clarified that GDPR-covered data importers established outside the EU must still implement third country data transfer mechanisms;
- AI: Businesses should take note of the CNIL’s growing interest for AI issues as it creates a specialised AI department and publishes recommendations regarding learning databases following its increased enforcement activity;
- Gaming: Game developers with players under 18 should review the ICO’s latest guidance outlining children’s data protection requirements in the gaming context, and take note of obligations to identify minor users, marketing restrictions, and the recommendation to avoid “nudge” techniques;
- Data access requests: Controllers in Germany may be able to probe the legitimacy of a data access request following a German Court of Appeal ruling finding that such requests must be motivated by data protection interests—another in a growing series of cases on either side of the debate;
- Cumulative violations: Organisations should be aware of enforcement risk posed by having multiple minor instances of GDPR violations, in light of the Norwegian DPA’s recent fine of almost €1m on a fitness chain for minor violations from handling of data access and erasure requests, retention, and data transfers;
- Cookie walls: Businesses that make users’ access conditional on their consent to data processing should consider recent guidance from the Danish DPA to ensure that, among other criteria, they are providing a reasonable alternative at a reasonable price (if any); and
- Age-appropriate AI: AI businesses with minor users may want to revisit age-appropriate restrictions detailed in the Italian Garante’s order against an U.S. AI bot company that had to halt operations in Italy.
These developments, and more, covered below.
UK tribunal limits ICO enforcement order but partially upholds lawful basis objection
What happened: A tribunal rejected certain aspects of the UK ICO’s October 2020 enforcement notice against Experian, a credit reference agency that holds and processes data relating to essentially the whole of the UK’s adult population.
As we previously discussed, the ICO took issue with Experian’s reliance on legitimate interests as the lawful basis for direct marketing data processing and its privacy notice for not being transparent and Experian having not provided it at all to millions of UK residents.
The tribunal agreed with the ICO that where Experian obtained personal data for marketing purposes from a third party that had collected it on the basis of consent, the consent would no longer be informed and withdrawal of consent is complicated, though Experian had since changed this practice.
However, the tribunal disagreed with the ICO and found that the use of credit reference data for direct marketing purposes is not inherently unfair, and that Experian’s privacy notice was sufficiently transparent. It also found the order to provide privacy notices to millions of data subjects to be disproportionate. The ICO can appeal.
What to do: Notwithstanding the decision, businesses may want to review the lawful bases on which data obtained from third parties was collected, recognising that consent is likely insufficient or operationally challenging in many cases. The recipient entity may be able to rely on legitimate interests in certain circumstances.
Digital Services Act reporting deadline results in the first warning to an online platform
What happened: 17 February 2023 marked the first Digital Services Act (“DSA”) deadline, which implemented the obligation on all “very large” online platforms and search engines to report on, among other data points, average monthly active user figures, advertising revenue, and political ad purchases. All covered entities published this baseline transparency report on time and used a common template. However, the EU Commissioner for Internal Market raised significant concerns over one online platform’s “disappointing” submission as being “short of data, with no information on commitments to empower the fact-checking community,” and other leadership expected “a more serious commitment to their obligations” in light of identified disinformation threats from Russia.
Earlier in the month, the EU Commission published DSA reporting guidance for covered entities that clarifies, among other topics, who qualifies as an “active recipient” of the service, for example, by including in that definition those able to access content without being a registered user and third party advertisers on platforms, while discounting bots, scrapers, and duplicative devices for a single user.
What to do: Entities subject to the DSA’s transparency reporting obligations should refer to the new guidance and keep the legislative requirements in mind ahead of the next reporting deadline in August, and may wish to review the broader outline of DSA obligations and deadlines, which we previously outlined here.
EDPB’s new work programme prioritises new technologies and cooperation amongst supervisory authorities
What happened: The EDPB adopted its work programme for 2023/24. Its overarching goals build on recent draft and finalised guidance and include:
- Developing implementation tools and key concepts guidance. The EDPB aims to produce tools to aid in GDPR implementation and publish further guidance on breach notification and the legitimate interest lawful basis.
- A fundamental rights approach to new technologies. In pursuit of a common EU approach, the EDPB will publish guidance on the use of facial recognition by law enforcement, Blockchain, and the interplay between the AI Act and the GDPR.
- Facilitating harmonisation amongst national supervisory authorities. As multi-jurisdiction data protection concerns expand and opportunities to rely on a lead supervisory authority may narrow, the EDPB is emphasising consistency of decisions between national supervisory authorities through, among other measures, the development of approval procedures that require a cooperation phase and the creation of task forces.
- A global approach. To promote GDPR data protection beyond EU borders, the EDPB will provide guidance on the use of data transfer tools, including certification as a tool for transfers, and engage with third supervisory authorities on issues relating to government access to personal data.
Newly adopted EDPB guidelines clarify criteria of third country personal data transfers
What happened: Following public consultation, the EDPB adopted Guidelines on the Interplay between the GDPR’s territorial scope and data transfer restrictions to third countries.
The guidance clarifies that data importing controllers and processors established outside the EU but whose processing is covered by the GDPR’s extraterritorial scope have to implement third country data transfer mechanisms just as data exporting controllers and processors established inside the EU must do.
As the GDPR does not define the “transfer of personal data to a third country,” the new guidelines identify three cumulative criteria to identify an international transfer requiring specialised conditions, such as by providing appropriate safeguards.
Namely, (i) where a controller or processor is subject to the GDPR for the given processing, and (ii) personal data is exported to a third country importer, (iii) that importer, irrespective of whether or not it is subject to the GDPR for the given processing, must implement adequate third country data transfer mechanisms.
What to do: Controllers and processors established outside the EU but whose processing is subject to the GDPR’s extraterritorial scope should review their third country data transfer mechanisms and processes to ensure adequate compliance.
CNIL establishes an AI department and announces forthcoming guidance on learning databases
What happened: The CNIL announced that it is creating a new department fully dedicated to artificial intelligence. The department, constituted of legal experts and specialised engineers, is aimed at strengthening the CNIL’s AI expertise and solidifying its position as the lead French regulator for AI privacy concerns, while preparing for the implementation of the EU AI Act. The CNIL will soon propose initial compliance recommendations on learning databases used for training and development of AI, for both private and public entities.
What to do: Businesses should keep an eye out for further statements and recommendations from the CNIL on these issues, which may echo concerns raised in its enforcement actions to date. The new department signals the CNIL’s strong interest in AI-linked privacy issues. As we covered here, the CNIL fined Clearview AI €20 million for “intrusive and massive” data processing without consent or a valid legitimate interest, among other failings.
UK ICO issues guidance to game developers to comply with the Children’s code
What happened: The ICO issued guidance to game developers and providers to assist in embedding child data protection considerations early on in gameplay design and aligning practices to the Children’s Code. The recommendations are based on a series of voluntary audits of developers, studios, and publishers within the gaming industry.
In particular, the guidance recommends:
- risk assessments during game design, with regular review following launch to identify any unexpected user groups;
- processes to identify users under age 18, ensure a reasonable degree of certainty, and prevent false age declarations;
- the inclusion of check-points and age-appropriate prompts to take breaks from extended sessions to prevent detriments to health and well-being;
- restrictions on behavioural profiling for marketing including opt-in default settings and controls to monitor product placement, advertising, and sponsorship; and
- a thorough review of and general discouragement of the use of “nudge techniques”—those that encourage poor privacy decision-making—in social media competition and partnership marketing, especially where social media account linking is tied into user rewards.
What to do: Businesses that have engagement from minors, especially game designers and gameplay providers, should consider revisiting policies and procedures to ensure they align with this latest guidance and the Children’s code, and consider using the ICO’s linked design guidance to assist in implementation.
German court confirms that access requests may constitute an abuse of rights if not motivated by data protection interests
What happened: On appeal, a German court upheld the rejection of a data subject’s access request as an “abuse of rights” where the customer sought detailed information about nine years of health insurance premiums adjustments for the purpose of calculating whether the insurance premium increases were legitimate. The customer asserted a right to receive this information under the GDPR, which the court rejected because the purpose of the request was not to assess whether the personal data processing was in conformity with the GDPR. This reversed the court’s previous position that the motivation of a data subject’s access request is irrelevant to its lawfulness.
What to do: Given the unsettled law in this area, and significant divides between jurisdictions, businesses should tread carefully before seeking to reject access requests on the basis of the underlying motivation.
Norwegian DPA fines fitness chain almost €1,000,000 for multiple minor violations related to DSARs and unlawful processing
What happened: The Norwegian Datatilsynet fined a fitness chain NOK 10,000,000 (close to €1,000,000) for a series of GDPR violations found following multiple complaints.
The Datatilsynet found that the business:
- failed to action and/or respond to two access requests promptly, even where one requestor sent reminders;
- failed to action three erasure requests promptly;
- failed to inform data subjects properly about its data retention policy concerning banned members;
- retained a terminated customer’s personal data beyond the retention period established by the banned members policy; and
- failed to establish a lawful basis to process the training history data of the members of its fitness centers.
The Datatilsynet noted that although the individual episodes of mishandling data subject’s requests were not very grave, but the repeated occurrences over time signalled systemic issues.
What to do: Organisations should take note that multiple minor violations occurring over time may be interpreted by regulators as a systemic problem worthy of enforcement action instead of a warning. The case further serves a reminder that regulators expect an organisation’s data protection policies to match actual practice, in particular on data retention.
Following multiple inquiries, Danish DPA publishes cookie wall guidance
What happened: Following its investigations into complaints about two companies’ use of cookie walls, for an online marketplace and a media group, the Danish Datatilsynet issued guidelines for companies that make access to their websites, services or content conditional on consent to processing personal data.
The guidelines establish four baseline criteria for compliance:
- A reasonable alternative. Users who do not wish to consent to data processing must be offered a reasonable alternative, such as access via payment. The Datatilsynet found that the media group provided more content (i.e., a better service) to paying users than to consenting users, which was not a reasonable alternative.
- A reasonable price. Where the alternative to user consent is payment, companies have wide discretion in determining the pricing but must not set an unreasonably high price that undermines the user’s freedom of choice.
- Limited to what is necessary. Companies offering a choice between payment or consent must be able to demonstrate that all of the purposes for which consent is requested form a necessary part of the alternative paid access. Neither company that the Datatilsynet investigated met this factor and both were asked to demonstrate the necessity of data processing for statistical purposes for the paid version or formulate a consent solution.
- Processing of personal data when users have paid. Where users have paid for access, companies cannot process personal data for purposes beyond what is necessary to provide the content or service.
What to do: Businesses, especially those wholly or partly financed by advertising revenue, may want to review their use of cookie walls, particularly to ensure that a reasonable alternative is provided in lieu of access via consent to data processing. When doing so they will consult the EDPB Consent Guidelines 05/2020, keeping in mind that local regulators such as the French CNIL also issued guidance.
Italian Garante bans AI-powered chatbot Replika over GDPR violations and concerns for children and emotionally vulnerable individuals
What happened: On 3 February 2023, Italy’s data protection agency prohibited the AI chatbot Replika by ordering its developer, U.S. company Luka Inc., from processing the personal data of Italian users until further notice. Replika generates a virtual friend for users using text and video interfaces.
Finding that Replika violates the GDPR and poses a risk to children and emotionally vulnerable individuals, the Garante determined that Replika:
- provides age-inappropriate content in its replies;
- lacks age verification and blocking mechanisms, requiring only a name, email address, and gender to create an account;
- does not comply with transparency requirements; and
- processes personal data unlawfully, as reliance on performance of a contract is invalid as applied to children under Italian law.
Luka must inform the Garante within 20 days of the measures taken to remedy the violations. If it fails to do so, the Garante may impose a fine. It is unclear if or when Luka can resume Replika’s Italian operations.
What to do: Businesses that may face the risk of children accessing their content should review the age verification mechanisms in place and ensure that they require sufficient age verification. They should also consider implementing filters for blocking child users or users or devices where needed. The enforcement action also shows that regulators can take measures to effectively block businesses from operating for significant failings.
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I thought it was just women that thought that way about me
If you weren’t human I’d say Ur stupid... serious, taking energy out of you to hate 1’s face...wow
I get that all the time.
thanks for being shallow and ignorant...you have convinced me most people really are stupid.
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Each child has multiple teachers. How can I make a meaningful gift for so many when time and money is limited? Of course gift cards to our favorite local bakery and handmade watercolor art cards. Boston we are going to miss you so much.
Good news! I've started selling my mini Altoid watercolor paint kits on Etsy. For a limited time as a special bonus I am offering a free watercolor painted card with the first one purchased on Etsy. I have collected a lot of commercial tins during my watercolor painting adventures, but I always come back to this one for on the go come with me everywhere color.
Christmas may be over but the holiday decorating is huge here in New York and there is so much sparkle for me to enjoy. Mild sunny weather and a great time walking around looking at the lights and the holiday spectacle. The crowds are a bit much for me. No way I could do New Years Eve in Manhattan. The thought makes my blood run cold. But this is just right and such a treat right now. Very lucky to be here.
Snowy days, illnesses, furniture building, redecorating, milestones, birthdays, parties, no school and Christmas. That has been my life these long cold weeks. Before I knew it these things had taken up all of December. No time for myself or for my art. Then I got my surprise trip to NYC without the family to recharge and came home just in time for the New Year to start and Boston to get a blizzard. The snow is coming and my kids are off playing nicely together and I have a chance to write and think. It won't last so I need to seize the peace whenever I have it. It's all about balance. Sometimes I lose the balance but I always find it again with some effort.


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