We are all aware of the fact that technology is growing on a rapid scale. Every day new inventions and advancements are taking place. Just like the progress on the positive side; cybercrimes are also entering an all-new technical advancement level. Cyber-criminals are using sophisticated and subtle technologies and introducing new security threats. They are working continuously; to bypass the high-end cyber security of the leading websites.
According to the report, the incidents of cybercrimes rose 38% in 2022; to the previous year. This year; cyber threats are becoming more common yet dangerous as they are targeting businesses of all sizes across industries.
What are the biggest security issues that are challenges in 2023?
The main challenge to businesses worldwide and cyber security service providers is that there are new and different types of threats coming the way; apart from existing ones. So, here we have prepared a list of cyber threats so that businesses stay aware and prepare for the upcoming challenges this year.
Ransomware originated as malicious software aimed at extorting payments through the encryption of data. By encrypting data and blocking legitimate users’ access, attackers could demand a ransom in exchange for its release.
Nevertheless; the proliferation of ransomware threats has prompted dedicated security research to detect and counteract these dangers. The time-consuming process of encrypting every file on a targeted system allows for potential data preservation by terminating the malware before encryption occurs. Additionally; companies can restore their data from backups, negating the need to pay the ransom.
The emergence of double extortion attacks introduced data theft alongside data encryption, causing certain ransomware operators to shift their focus solely to the extortion aspect; completely bypassing encryption. These ransomware data breaches are executed swiftly. It poses challenges to identify and cannot be resolved by utilizing backups. Consequently; they have become a more effective strategy for cybercriminals and pose a significant threat to businesses.
Unfortunately, data breaches have become a pervasive issue that shows no signs of abating in the near future. Prominent corporations such as Yahoo, LinkedIn, Facebook, and Marriott International have suffered some of the most significant data breaches of the 21st century. According to Comparitech, the United States holds the dubious distinction of experiencing the highest number of data breaches, affecting a staggering 212.4 million individuals in 2021 (compared to 174.4 million people in 2020). Iran came in as the second most affected country in 2021, with a data breach impacting 156.1 million individuals.
With the widespread adoption of mobile devices, the hazard of mobile malware has surfaced as a growing concern. Malicious software camouflaged as innocuous applications like QR code readers, flashlights, and games has proliferated both in official and unofficial app stores.
The scope of infiltrating users’ mobile devices has evolved beyond counterfeit apps to encompass cracked and customized versions of legitimate applications. Cybercriminals are disseminating unofficial app versions in the form of malevolent APKs through direct downloads and third-party app stores. Exploiting the familiarity of reputable app names, these apps aim to surreptitiously install malware on employees’ devices.
Therefore, smartphones have become increasingly susceptible to a range of cyber threats, including phishing (especially through text messages), weak password security, spyware, and malicious applications, mirroring the vulnerabilities encountered by computers and laptops.
The adoption of cloud computing by companies is on the rise, bringing forth significant security implications. Cloud storage offers numerous advantages like encrypted servers with restricted access, consistent cybersecurity measures, and built-in firewalls. While cloud storage generally provides higher security than traditional hard drive storage; it is not without its risks. Lack of familiarity with cloud security best practices, the shared security model of the cloud and other factors can render cloud environments more susceptible to attacks compared to on-premises infrastructure.
In addition to cybercriminals increasingly targeting cloud infrastructure through exploits aimed at exploiting new vulnerabilities; a concerning trend is the focus on cloud service providers. By directing their attacks towards cloud service providers and cloud solutions; malicious actors can gain unauthorized access to customers’ sensitive data and potentially compromise their entire IT infrastructure. By exploiting the trust relationships between organizations and their service providers; attackers can exponentially amplify the scale and impact of their assaults.
Remote Or Hybrid Working Environment
The pandemic has introduced us to the concept of work-from-home and hybrid working. Before the pandemic; around 8% of the global IT workforce was working remotely; while the number was near to 40% in 2022.
Though the hybrid working environment is beneficial for both the enterprises and employees; there are some added threats as well. For example; many times employees access the sensitive data of the company through an unsafe wifi network; especially if they are using personal devices for work or use weak and vulnerable passwords and share unencrypted files over the network.
Sophistication in phishing attacks is on the rise; as cybercriminals employ meticulous tactics to deceive individuals into clicking on malicious links that can install malware or expose sensitive data. With increased awareness among employees in various organizations regarding the perils of email phishing and suspicious links; hackers are intensifying their efforts. They are leveraging machine learning techniques to expedite the creation and dissemination of convincing counterfeit messages. The objective is to lure recipients into inadvertently compromising their organization’s networks and systems. These attacks grant hackers the ability to pilfer user logins, credit card details, and other forms of personal financial information, while also gaining unauthorized access to private databases.
As the cyber security threats are increasing; every organization must take robust cyber security services so that they can defend against all the vulnerabilities of the world. Along with a proper threat protection plan; round-the-clock monitoring is also very important. Make sure; your company stays ahead of the present threat scenario with the right cyber security service.
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January 2024: Global distribution of floatovoltaics in freshwater ecosystems. Have a look at our new article.
September 2023: Great workshop of the Food-Webs consortium at CESAB in Montpellier.
August 2023: Getting ready for more field work on gravel pit lakes to continue our long term monitoring !
March 2023: Kick-off meeting of the ECOSYNC project funded by the Labex TULIP. Amazing meeting in Toulouse with all consortium members !!
March 2023: Welcome Chloé ! Chloé is joining the lab to work on our new project ECOSYNC
December 2022: Welcome back Paul ! Some more gravel pit lakes sampling ahead !
October 2022: One more year of gravel pit lake sampling…how do food webs change in 10 years?
September 2022: Congratulations Regina for obtaining a Marie-Curie fellowship for the project ECLIPSE aiming to assess the ecological impacts of floating solar power plants !
October 2021: This is it, back from the field ! 10th year of measuring the structure of fish communities and food webs in gravel pit lakes.
October 2021: Welcome Flavien ! Flavien is our new PhD student working on the effects on biological invasions on lake food web and functioning – Project STABLELAKE.
September 2021: Welcome Amanda ! Amanda is a visiting PhD student from Brazil working on the drivers of co-occurence between native and non-native fish species.
May 2021: Welcome Regina ! Regina is joining the lab to work on the functional ecology of lakes in the project SOLAKE.
March 2021: Pierre Favriou is joining the lab and will be involved in our research on lake ecology
January 2021: New article quantifying freshwater fish stocking practices in France:
Novembre 2020: New article available online about the potential effects of releasing domesticated fish on ecosystem functioning
July 2020: Finally back to the lab and able to start some novel experiments.
May 2020: While the sanitary crisis is strongly impacting our field season and experimentations, there is one great news: Ignasi Arranz Urgell is joining the lab as a post-doctorate. SPECTRA project
November 2019: Field sampling in remote Chilean Patagonia on invasive Salmonids. INTRU project
October 2019: Field sampling to assess food chain length in gravel pit lakes and its relation with ecosystem stability STABLELAKE project
September 2019: Collecting invasive crayfish in gravel pit lakes to reveal the pathways of invasion. DISPERSINVA project
May 2019: Measuring the optical properties of water as part of the STABLELAKE project
April 2019: Welcome to the new website of our lab!

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I'm so excited. Later this afternoon I get to drive 180
miles to Oakland. Then later this evening I get to
drive 180 miles back home to Chico.
In between I get to see a performance by jazz piano virtuoso
I guess he's about the most legendary jazz piano player
alive. If I'm wrong, tell me who it is.
It's Oscar, perhaps our last living link with the glory
years of jazz.
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Preparing now for the future is a responsible decision that may safeguard your family and your wishes in the future. But what if an individual is single and does not have a spouse or any children? Who will safeguard that individual’s future?
According to a 2013 report from the American Association of Retired Persons, by 2030, 16 percent of women ages 80 to 84 will be childless. In 2010, 11.6 percent of women were found to be childless. The proportion of caregivers was more than seven caregivers for every person above 80 years old. By 2050, the number is expected to go down to three to one.
An expert explained that the data supports the fact that there will be less traditional caregivers for the elderly. These people will turn to extended family, like nieces and nephews or close friends to care for them. These single people also have to consider who will be responsible for their financial affairs and estate planning.
According to reports, some women are turning to friends who live in the same apartment buildings as they do. The friends will oversee their future and were given power of attorney and appointed as executors of their wills. Other people are searching out co-housing options. They want communal living with shared expenses or want to move in with a good friend.
Even people who have children are deciding to leave their care and financial responsibilities to others, according to reports. Experts reported that a 2012 study by Fidelity Investments found that only 3 percent of parents agreed that their children would care for them if they became sick. In the study, 975 parents and 152 adult children were surveyed.
No matter who a person appoints to care for them later in life, it should be someone who cares about them and knows exactly what their wishes are. All conversations about estate planning, financial affairs and elder care should be very meticulous and detailed.
Source: nytimes.com, “The Childless Plan for Their Fading Days” Abby Ellin, Feb. 14, 2014


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text: Here we have a book unique in the annals of horror literature. This is a book where the stories are penned, mostly, by fortean researchers. For those who are unfamiliar with the term, ‘fortean’ refers to the works of Charles Hoy Fort (August 6, 1874 – May 3, 1932). Fort was an American writer and researcher into strange phenomena. Fort collected newspaper reports of sightings of strange creatures, weird light phenomena, falls of fish and other creatures, and poltergeist outbreaks to name but a few. Fort realized that mainstream science was acting somewhat like a fundamentalist religion and that any anomalous data that did not fit into the current scientific paradigm was simply swept under the carpet. Fort called this ‘damned data’. He published his findings in four books: The Book of the Damned (1919), New Lands (1923), Lo! (1932) and Wild Talents (1932), all of which are still in print today. Fort has influenced modern research with magazines like Fortean Times, which has been recording weird happenings since 1973, and the Centre for Fortean Zoology, the world’s only full time mystery animal investigation organization. The publishing wing of the latter is responsible for this book.

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Airplane pieces fall into Danville yards
Published 4:00 am, Tuesday, May 10, 2005
Airplane pieces fell from the sky over Danville Monday night, surprising residents and FedEx but injuring no one.
FedEx spokeswoman Sally Davenport said this morning the flight from Oakland landed safely as scheduled in Dallas-Fort Worth with two pilots and an assortment of packages aboard.
The only things missing were at least three pieces of sheet metal that turned up in Danville yards, and where they came from was obvious.
"The parts had purple and orange markings that identified them," Davenport said.
"This is extremely unusual for FedEx," said Davenport, who in 25 years with FedEx has heard of only one other such incident. "We have an excellent maintenance record."
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"I'm glad that the plane got to where it was going with no injury or loss of life," said Danville police Sgt. George Wright. "That's paramount."
Police were called to homes east of Interstate Highway 680 on Turrini Circle, Betten Court and Adobe Drive around 8:10 p.m. Monday, Wright said.
"FedEx responded and picked up their parts," Wright said.
Anyone who finds any more airplane parts should contact Danville police at (925) 820-2144. The debris will be turned over to FedEx, the FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board for their investigation.


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| Aug 27, 2014
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The Milwaukee Bucks have traded veteran small forward Carlos Delfino and backup center Miroslav Raduljica to the Los Angeles Clippers in exchange for small forward Jared Dudley and a 2017 first-round draft pick, a league source indicated Tuesday.
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Marcos will go to San Francisco in November for the APEC meeting.
Marcos plans to visit Honolulu to meet the Filipino community there.
Marcos eyes several business meetings with tech and financial companies from the West Coast.
PH embassy also eyes trips to Hawaii, other US West Coast cities in Marcos’ November APEC trip to California
At a glance
JAKARTA, Indonesia — President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. will be flying to the United States (US) in November for the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit in California, which could also possibly result in trips to other cities in the US West Coast and Hawaii.
This was disclosed by Philippine Ambassador to the US Jose Manuel Romualdez, who noted that these trips to the other major US cities, apart from his APEC stint in San Francisco, would mainly involve meeting with Filipino communities and potential investors.
Romualdez was interviewed at the sidelines of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit being held here until Sept. 7, 2023.
Romualdez said Marcos will have a “very, very busy” schedule for his trip to the US in November since he is planning to go to two other cities, apart from San Francisco, California, where the APEC Leaders Meeting is slated.
“It’s going to be a very, very (busy schedule)… I would say, very tight schedule, again, for the President because the Summit will actually start on Nov. 15 up to the 18th,” he said.
“And then the President plans to visit another city on the West Coast, and then from there possibly go to other — maybe, we’re still trying to work out a short stay, a short visit to Honolulu,” he added.
According to Romualdez, while the details surrounding the President’s trip to the US were still being ironed out, it could also be surmised that Marcos will have a stop in Hawaii where a meeting is being set up for potential investors to the country.
“(Besides) there’s a large Filipino community there (Hawaii). But all of these schedules are being worked out,” he said.
But Romualdez was quick to point out that the bulk of the interest from US firms could be among technology and financial companies that are based in Silicon Valley.
“The Silicon Valley tech companies are very eager to meet with him. There’s also quite a number of requests from financial institutions,” Romualdez said.
“There are also companies in the manufacturing business in the West Coast, and probably a follow-up on the modular nuclear power plants that we’ve been talking about, and a number of companies that are based in the West Coast,” he added.
But regardless of where he goes in the November trip to the US — be it in Hawaii or the West Coast, Romualdez underscored that “there’s a lot of interest, really, now in the Philippines, from many companies.”
It will be the third visit of Marcos to the US since assuming office. His first was to New York for the United Nations General Assembly in September 2022, followed by his State Visit to Washington, DC, in late April this year.


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Coal India Ltd has, on Monday, announced an employee offer for sale (OFS) of more than 92 lakh equity shares, representing 0.15 per cent of the company’s total paid-up equity. The OFS will remain open from June 21 to June 23 for approximately ₹209 crore.
“…. the Seller is proposing to offer up to 92,44,092 equity shares of face value of ₹10 each to the eligible employees of the company at a price of ₹226.10 per equity share,” the company said in a notification to the stock exchanges on Monday.
CIL had, in May this year, announced that the government proposed to sell upto three per cent stake in the company through an OFS. The government’s OFS in CIL garnered strong response from both institutional and retail investors.
During the two-day OFS on June 1 and 2, the government sold selling I8.48 crore equity shares representing three per cent stake in Coal India and mopped up close to ₹4,185 crore.
The government currently holds 66.13 per cent in CIL, the world’s largest coal miner. The stake sale in the company would help the government inch towards the ₹51,000-crore disinvestment target set for the current fiscal.
For the fourth quarter ended March 31, 2023, CIL registered nearly 18 per cent drop in consolidated net profit at ₹5,528 crore on the back of higher expenses due to wage hikes. The company’s revenue from operations, however, grew by 17 per cent at ₹38,152 crore during Q4FY23.
The company’s scrip closed at Rs 227.30, down by 0.48 per cent on the BSE on Monday.

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Chile wreath in late afternoon sun reference photo
Here in El Paso, Texas on the Mexico/US border, the chile wreath is one of the symbols of Christmas, or at least for me it is. Wreaths and ristras (long hanging strand of red chile peppers) are sold after the harvest time and the reds are so beautiful! So they celebrate harvest and bringing bright warmth and cooking goodness into the darker days of winter.
As part of Christmas traditions, a good friend and I go to an artist market every year which is where I purchased our wreath. I’ve spent the past week painting it, after glorying in the warmth of it in the late afternoon sun lighting up one side of the wreath and highlighting parts of the other side. I didn’t snap a photo at its best, but here it is on another less sunny day hanging on our front gate.
Chile Wreath #1 in watercolor. 12″ click on image to view larger.
Here is Chile Wreath #1, kind of a play piece for me, practicing and working out the procedures. As I was painting plein air in the courtyard, I thought, oh this is definitely for the bin, so on the right I started another ristra practice. After it dried, I thought it had potential as a practice piece, and worked on the wreath itself. So what to do with those scrap chiles in a column on the side? I put several layers of yellows and blues on the background which is why there’s a darker spot bottom right! note to self, even if you think it’s going poorly, break out another sheet to keep practicing!! LOL
Chile Wreath #2 in progress in watercolor. Click on image to view larger.
So this is where Chile Wreath #2 is in its progress. Excuse the stem and partial leaf I found on a walk to paint later.
You can see the lighter yellows where I want the warmth, and some of the darker parts of the peppers being put in.
One element to keep in mind is that the peppers aren’t just hanging facing left and right; some are facing toward you so they have to be foreshortened and included to give it a roundness it has in real life. I’ve really gotten to know my reds and which are warm (largely for the right side in this piece) and which are cools, the left side in shadow.
Another element is that you want hard AND soft edges to define each pepper. I’ve been alternating wetting the area in a pepper shape and putting in thicker pigment dots on the side to diffuse. Or sometimes putting down a stripe of color and softening it. Lots of ways to do it and the fun is in mixing it up. I’ve been using my striper dagger often to get more familiar with it.
I need to build up the wreath at the top left since it’s skinnier and also work on getting the curly raffia at the top to come over the wreath. With that in mind I was practicing on smaller ristra paintings, trying out masking ahead of time, and this afternoon working on using white gouache with tan tones of watercolor to put in strands of raffia after the fact. More on that in another post. On this one I can’t figure out a way to thinly lift out color for the raffia strands over the top, so I will probably use gouache and a calligraphy pen to get the thin/thickness of the strands.
But more on that in another post…. lots of other holiday items to finish! Thanks for visiting and commenting…


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Virginia Tech vs. Alabama Pick
Alabama is coming off its third national title in four seasons last year, as the Crimson Tide went 13-1 overall and 7-7 against the spread. Virginia Tech went just 7-6 a year ago and was only 4-9 against the spread. These two last met in 2009, with Alabama picking up a 34-24 victory.
Odds: The oddsmakers from Bovada.lv have Alabama as the favorite in this game, as the Crimson Tide have odds of -19 points against Virginia Tech. The over/under for the game has been set at 45.5 points
Line Movement: The opening odds for this game had Alabama favored by 17.5 points. The spread was never lower than that, and is currently at its peak of 19 points. The over/under odds opened at 45 and have simply added the hook since.
Public Betting: Of the wagers that have been placed on this game, 81% are going on Alabama with a point spread of -19 points against Virginia Tech. Be sure to click on the public betting link to get the latest odds and betting percentages.
COLLEGE FOOTBALL FREE PICK: Take Alabama. According to latest college football trends, the Crimson Tide are 7-1 against the spread in their last eight neutral site games, 4-1 against the number in their last five games on fieldturf, and 10-4 ATS in their last 14 non-conference games. The Hokies, meanwhile, are 7-18-1 against the spread in their last 26 games overall, 1-3-1 ATS in their last five neutral site games, and 2-7-1 ATS in their last 10 non-conference games. Alabama lost several key players from its national championship run last year but this program loses key players every year and still finds a way to dominate. Quarterback Aaron McCarron delivered 30 touchdown passes with only three interceptions last year and the Tide will once again have a dominant defense. Logan Thomas took a step back last season for VA Tech and he’ll have fewer weapons at his disposal in 2013. The Hokies will struggle to keep up.
COLLEGE FOOTBALL WEEK 1 FREE PICK: ALABAMA -19

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Pilot’s Association wrong about cockpit security regulations
The Hon Anthony Albanese MP
The Minister for Infrastructure, Transport
Regional Development and Local Government
Leader of the House
Member for Grayndler
May 14 2010
I am surprised by the fundamental factual errors made in a statement today by the Australian and International Pilots Association about cockpit security regulations.
This week, the Government reintroduced aviation security regulations that restrict people entering a plane’s cockpit unless they have an operational, safety, security or training need to be there.
The proposition advanced by the Pilots Association that these transport security regulations are part of the Budget and supply bills is just absurd.
Far from developing the regulations “in secret and without consultation”, over the last six months officials from the Office of Transport Security have had three meetings with the Pilots Association, and the regulations have been discussed at industry forums and directly with airlines.
The Office of Transport Security discussed the regulations with Qantas, Virgin, Rex and Tiger at the Aviation Security Advisory Forum on 15 October 2009, and at the meeting of the Forum’s regulatory working group on 4 March 2010 in Perth.
The Office of Transport Security reported on the regulations at the Regional Industry Consultative Meeting on 12 November 2009.
In fact, I met with Barry Jackson from the Pilot’s Association in mid-September 2009 to discuss these regulations.
The Government stated in the National Aviation Policy White Paper on 16 December 2009 that “the Government will reintroduce regulations to meet its objective of appropriately restricting access to aircraft cockpits to those with a demonstrated need” (p.141).
The Pilot’s Association is wrong when it says the regulations exclude licensed company pilots from travelling on the flight deck when they are not actually flying the plane. If the airline allows those pilots to travel in the cockpit for an operational, safety, security or training reason they can do so, and the airline – not the pilot – carries legal responsibility.
In fact, the pilot in command of a plane will be able to allow people to travel in the cockpit (such as other pilots), so long as they have an operational, safety, security or training reason for being there. The pilot is then legally responsible for doing so.
These regulations close a dangerous loophole in our aviation security laws and are part of the Government’s comprehensive plan to strengthen aviation security on domestic and international flights.
Currently, there are no effective legal restrictions on who can enter the cockpit of an aircraft.
By restricting access to a cockpit, the Government is taking a strong, practical and common sense approach to strengthen the last line of defence against unlawful interference with a plane.
Aviation security should be a bipartisan issue, but similar regulations to these were voted down by the Opposition in the Senate in September last year. Tony Abbott today failed to support these common sense regulations.
The regulations will commence on 22 May 2010.
These regulations implement policies from the National Aviation Policy White Paper and support the Rudd Labor Government’s $200 million aviation security package, announced in February to respond to emerging threats.
Leader of the Australian Labor Party, MP for Grayndler, Rabbitohs Life Member. Authorised by Anthony Albanese, ALP, Canberra.

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This is a great resource for teaching poetry. It includes 25 different types of poetry. This meet standard 2.W.5 Production and Distriubution 5. with guidance and support from adults and peers on a topic and strengthen writing as needed by revising and editing. Although this is a third grade standard it can be adapted to other grade levels.
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A member of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mr. Moshood Oshun claims that all Nigerian politicians including him, are into fetish practices, noting that no political class can be exonerated of using charm.
Oshun stated this at the plenary while contributing to the proposal to declare the traditional festive period, ‘Isese Day’, a public holiday, which is August 20.
During the plenary on Thursday, a member of the House who is also the Chairman House Committee on Home Affairs, Mr. David Setonji, moved a motion that ‘Isese Day’ should be celebrated and declared public holiday as it is practiced in Osun state.
Oshun, in his contribution, said that if all lawmakers in the plenary were asked to stand up and pull up their clothes, none of them will be exonerated.
“We all tie charm within our waists, arms and even rob on our bodies.
“All politicians are into charms. We all patronise black powers and we know where to go during elections and to what extent we seek black powers to win elections.
“We wear charms within our arms. Even the civil servants patronise black powers to get promotions,” Oshun said.
Meanwhile, the Nigerian Senate has attacked Nigerians for questioning their decision to purchase expensive Sport Utility Vehicles (SUVs) amounting to about N5.5 billion for senators.
The Senate said it was an insult for Nigerians to lament because they plan to purchase jeeps worth 5.5 billion for senators. According to him, the status of a Nigerian senator is not unworthy of an SUV.
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Democratic insiders and the University of Denver’s Director of American Politics are predicting 2022 will be rough on Colorado Democrats.
Seth Masket, Director of DU’s Center on American Politics, told a panel earlier this month Republicans could potentially win both the 7th and 8th Congressional District races.
The new 8th district encompassing Adams and Weld Counties presents an acute problem for Democrats, according to Democrat lobbyist Melanie Layton.
Candidates Yadira Caraveo and Chaz Tedesco are probably too far to the left to win it, she said.
The 7th district has garnered much more attention over the last several weeks since U.S. Rep. Ed Perlmutter announced his retirement.
State Sen. Brittany Pettersen is locking up some early endorsements, but Democrat strategist Sheila MacDonald thinks Pettersen could see a credible primary challenge.
Pettersen’s candidacy presents an interesting conundrum for establishment Democrats. On one hand, Pettersen clearly has the inside track when it comes to fundraising and building a war chest sufficient to compete in what could be a hard fought General Election.
Pettersen’s legislative record however, particularly on issues like crime, could come back to haunt her if public safety continues to be a top issue for voters in 2022.
The Jefferson County state senator’s support for public heroin injection sites in particular is likely to give establishment Democrats more than a little heartburn, potentially opening the door for another candidate in the primary.
MacDonald also predicts Secretary of State Jena Griswold will have a tough race on her hands. Griswold is an unabashed partisan, and opposition from Republican Jefferson County’s Pam Anderson would set up an interesting contrast.
The biggest elephant in the room hovering over 2022 is one Joseph Biden, whose national approval rating has sunk to 33%.
A party’s vote share in the midterm cycle is usually tied to the incumbent president’s approval.
If that remains the case in Colorado, then Democrats could be in for one of their toughest cycles in decades.


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Eric Fleming, known for his portrayal of Gil Favor in the popular television series Rawhide, left an indelible mark on the entertainment industry. His talent and charisma captivated audiences around the world, making him a beloved figure. However, his life was tragically cut short due to a series of events that unfolded during a film shoot. In this article, we will explore the tragic events that led to Eric Fleming’s untimely death, as well as his remarkable contributions to the world of acting.
Born on July 4, 1925, in Santa Paula, California, Eric Fleming developed a passion for acting from a young age. He studied drama at the Pasadena Playhouse and began his career in theater before transitioning to television and film. Fleming’s breakthrough came in 1959 when he landed the role of trail boss Gil Favor in the hit TV series Rawhide, alongside Clint Eastwood.
Rawhide, which aired from 1959 to 1966, catapulted Fleming to stardom. His portrayal of Gil Favor, a tough and authoritative trail boss, endeared him to audiences worldwide. Fleming’s commanding presence and strong acting skills brought depth and authenticity to the character, making Gil Favor one of the most memorable figures in television history.
On September 28, 1966, tragedy struck during the filming of an adventure movie titled “High Jungle” in Peru. Eric Fleming, along with fellow actor Nico Minardos, set out on a river canoeing expedition. However, their canoe capsized in the Huallaga River, and the two actors found themselves in treacherous waters. Despite their efforts to stay afloat, they were swept away by the strong currents.
Local villagers and crew members witnessed the incident and immediately sprang into action, attempting to rescue Fleming and Minardos. Sadly, their efforts were in vain, as the powerful river currents made it nearly impossible to reach the struggling actors. Tragically, Eric Fleming succumbed to exhaustion and drowned before help could reach him. Nico Minardos, though severely injured, managed to survive.
Eric Fleming’s sudden and tragic death sent shockwaves through the entertainment industry and left fans mourning the loss of a talented actor. His contributions to Rawhide and his memorable portrayal of Gil Favor will forever be etched in television history. Fleming’s charisma, dedication, and commitment to his craft continue to inspire actors and fans alike.
Reflecting on Eric Fleming’s untimely passing serves as a reminder of the inherent risks that actors and crew members face in pursuit of their craft. It highlights the importance of safety measures and precautions during film productions, as even the most seemingly controlled environments can pose unexpected dangers.
In conclusion, Eric Fleming’s death was a heartbreaking event that occurred during a film shoot in Peru. His passing marked the loss of a talented actor whose portrayal of Gil Favor in Rawhide captivated audiences worldwide. Fleming’s tragic demise serves as a somber reminder of the risks involved in the entertainment industry and the need for prioritizing safety on set. While his life was cut short, his legacy and contributions to the world of acting continue to be remembered and appreciated.


Isilon scale-out NAS clusters (or grids) are built out of nodes or servers using (relatively) cheap commodity hardware. Compared to a traditional storage system this has the advantage that with every capacity (=disks) expansion you’re adding to the cluster, the number of CPUs, amount of RAM and network ports grows accordingly. You just add another node or server and poof: more TBs, more speed. The proprietary software OneFS then glues all those nodes together to create one single immense filesystem (up to 20PB with current drive specs). But what’s one trait of commodity hardware? You occasionally need an Isilon firmware upgrade! The LSI disk controller needs a new release once in a while, as do perhaps the front panel or the Infiniband components. This howto explains what to do to make sure you’re running the latest firmwares!
Impact of an Isilon Firmware upgrade
As with most servers, if you apply a firmware upgrade the server or component will have to reboot. During an Isilon firmware upgrade this is no different. Only one node will reboot at a time so your data will always be available to clients. An ideal moment to plan this would be after you’ve upgraded your OneFS version, since nodes have been rebooting for that maintenance anyway.
As with any upgrade: make sure you check the release notes ahead of time and note any fixes, bugs and dependencies. This guide is a condensed howto; if you don’t know what to do exactly, make sure either EMC Tech Support performs the Isilon firmware upgrade or get yourself the specific manual for the nodes and firmware release you’re upgrading to.
Start by downloading the firmware package from the support.emc.com website. The packages will be listed under the downloads section of the Isilon nodes in question, NOT the OneFS section. For example, if you’ve got NL-nodes, navigate to these specific nodes and look for the firmware package there. I’ve downloaded release 9.0.1 to upgrade three NL400 nodes. Upload this to the Isilon system in the /ifs/data/ directory.
Once the firmware is safely on the Isilon grid, open an SSH session and install the package with isi pkg install <pathToPkg>. This will unpack the firmware package and place it on all the Isilon nodes. Next, install the firmware with isi firmware update. Both these steps should look like this:
As you can see this system only needs to update the LSI controller. Type yes to confirm you want to upgrade, sit back and enjoy the ride. During the firmware upgrade you will be kept apprised of the status and which node is rebooting. You may have to confirm you want to continue after the first node is upgraded, due to the cluster being in attention state. Just follow the on-screen instructions.
Once the process upgrades and reboots the last node your SSH session will break. No worries, this is normal. Just wait a couple of minutes for the node to come back online, reconnect and run isi firmware status to check if everything went according to plan. Little side note: do NOT run multiple instances of isi firmware status at the same time since according to the manual, this might break things. Also don’t run this command with isi_for_array which basically spawns a process on every node and thus generates multiple instances. Just run it once in your current session and it will display in detail which nodes run what version of firmware:
Upgrade complete! You might want to send a log file bundle to EMC using the isi_gather_info command so these guys and girls know you’ve upgraded. And that’s it!


Press release SIAGA - Makassar Community Alliance for Disaster Preparedness, commemorating the International Day for Disaster Reduction
Natural disasters caused by climate change and social vulnerability arising from the rapid urban development today become the main theme of the International Day for Disaster Reduction 2010. Earthquakes in Haiti, Chile and New Zealand; torrential rains and floods in Pakistan, Eastern Europe, Mozambique and other parts of Africa; in the Russian forest fires, landslides and volcanic eruptions in Indonesia and Iceland, all causes of human suffering and damage to infrastructure -economy. In the shadow of climate change, cities are not immune from disaster. Reports the International Federation of Red Cross (IFRC) called the 2.57 billion people in vulnerable low-income due to the rate of urbanization, population growth, sanitation and poor health services, as well as cases of violence. Between one third to one half of the population of large cities that had low income living in informal settlements or slums.
The UN Strategy for Disaster Reduction Strategy (UNISDR) invited the city government to sign the "Ten Point Essensials Checklist to Making Cities Resilient”. In DRR Forum Shanghai late last July, Margaretha Wahlstrom, the UN secretary general's special representative - UNISDR called on the mayors, city planners and employers and civil society to build collaborations to develop alternative solutions and innovative practices in reducing disaster risk and social vulnerability. Makassar City Government together with 85 other mayors, including part of the signatories of the campaign.
Today, the City of Makassar is arranging itself to be World City Based Local Wisdom. Like the wagon, makassarese spurs its development to follow the growth path of a metropolitan city generally. However, the direction of progress, urbanization, housing density, the low carrying capacity of the environment and traffic congestion is a problem that remains. With a population of 1,371,904 inhabitants, the city of Makassar 62.06 RT leaving poor families, among them uninhabitable married 3197 RT, and stay on top of slum area of 540.78 ha in 23 sub-district.
The growth of slum settlements with building materials that are vulnerable to fire, poor drainage systems mainly concentrated along the canal and the coast south and north of the city. Vulnerable of social conflict. Conditions of settlements prone by flood, a pool of water mixed with garbage/waste. A total of 16 689 families resident in areas at risk of disaster. According to data of Fire and Disaster Management Agency, the average case of fire 15 times per month in the last year. While the 24 flood-prone slums, who are at risk of increased cases of diarrhoea, typhoid and dengue fever.
Today’s campaign is one way of civil society action to making sensitivities of all parties on the impact caused by climate change and urban development disparities. This campaign will highlight the government responsibility to anticipate of disaster and realize the city a safety and resilient. UNISDR Secretariat called on its partners to take a more active role. The SIAGA alliances encourage the city government, business and civil society organizations to work together to realize the "Ten Point Essensials". To follow up the call, the alliance issued 15 calls to emergency response:
1. Make the village and the home page green and clean
2. Families cultivate medicinal plants
3. Work together to clean ditches and canals
4. Avoiding excessive use of plastic packaging
5. Managing waste into handicrafts
6. Aware of sources of fire (stove, electricity, gas cylinders)
7. Socialization of education since the early disaster response
8. Make sure an important document put in a safe place
9. Monitor information on radio and television disaster
10. Record and contact numbers of disaster management agency
11. Noting the direction of the government's disaster-prone areas
12. Building homes in areas safe from natural disasters and evictions
13. Help each other cope with catastrophic events
14. Putting human safety rather than property
15. Create reports of damage and losses caused by disaster
As a form of awareness, we are SIAGA (Getting Ready) – Makassar Community Alliance Disaster Preparedness – a multi-stakeholder partnership composed of community organizations, nature conservation community and student, a youth of PMI volunteers, campaign the importance of city government to anticipate disasters and social vulnerability.
Schedule of SIAGA activities - 13 October 2010 were as follows:
1. Started on 08 am in the Pavilion Losari Beach.
• Speech and release SIAGA by the Mayor, Ilham Arief Sirajuddin
2. On 10 - 12 am: Spread Leaflets - 10 CHARTER OF CITY RESILIENT; Stickers/Pins - MY CITY IS SIAGA (Getting Ready) in 10 strategic locations in Makassar.
3. On 12.30 pm – 14 pm: Talk Show at local TV (FAJAR TV) in Graha Pena Tower
• Speakers from PMI (Red Cross) branch of Makassar (Syamsu rizal); the city government advisor (Abdul Talib Mustafa), the expert of environmental studies from Hasanuddin University (Prof. Kahar Mustari or Prof. Idrus Paturusi); and Uplink Indonesia (M. Nawir)
• Topic: Building Sensitivity and the Resilience of Communities against Disasters
4. On 15 pm - Talk Show at radio Mercury FM
• Topic: Solidarity dan Donation for Papua Wasior Flood-slideDisaster
SIAGA 2010 – Uplink Indonesia Makassar, PMI Makassar, KPRM Makassar, Forkom KSR PT, KPA Nazarad, KPB RBN, FPL, Makassar Rescue, Sintalaras UNM. KPA Jelajah Nusantara, PMR Unit 207, Sispala SMU Negeri 7 Makassar, Kopi Manis.
Kontak: Awi – 08124138480
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Reading through the Bible is a rewarding experience, and having a plan will help! Get ready for the incredible journey of reading through the Bible, one day at a time! Below are links to different reading plans to help guide you through the bible in a year. Each take a different approach
Chronological - Read the Bible in the chronological order in which the stories and events took place.
Straight Through - Read the bible from Genesis to Revelation in a year.
5x5x5 - Read through the New Testament in a year, reading Monday to Friday. Weekends are set aside for reflection and other reading. Especially beneficial if you’re new to daily Bible reading and want a specific plan.
Daily Readings - Four daily readings beginning in Genesis, Psalms, Matthew and Acts.

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Dive into the buffet at Ocean's Pizza
Ocean's Pizza is a buffet restaurant in Yomitan Village under the same ownership as the Pizza In Restaurant in nearby Chatan.
The food and setup is very similar to its sister eatery but Ocean's adds views of the East China Sea and a coffee bar, not that the bar is included as a part of the buffet.
For more information about the pizza, pasta and salad buffet, read the review article on Pizza In.
Ocean's Pizza is located just off of Route 6 in the Yomitan Gala Shopping Center; look for the Kanahide grocery store just past the American Army Torii Station base and veer left, then turn left at the next intersection, and follow the path to the Mura Saki Mura Village hotel, turning left at the hotel which leads to the entrance to Gala.
Ocean's Pizza is open 10:30 ~ 21:30 daily.
Prices have recently risen modestly to 1,029 yen for adults and between 250 yen and 750 yen each for children under 12.

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Don't leave without checking out the cheese aisle.daveynin/Flickr
The INSIDER Summary:
- Trader Joe's has a huge selection of high quality cheeses — and these 10 are the best of the best.
- The Unexpected Cheddar Cheese and Pesto Gouda Cheese are two of the must-trys.
- There's even a delicious Cookie Butter flavored cream cheese.
After spending a year in Madison as a Freshman at UW, I have come to really appreciate cheese. There are all different types and often the cheese is what makes a dish come alive. The best cheese though, in my opinion, comes from Trader Joe's. They have a huge selection of high quality cheeses, from pesto gouda to blackberry goat cheese.
With so much variety, it's hard to decide what cheeses to try, but I'm here to give you the 10 cheeses from Trader Joe's that you need to try.
1. Unexpected Cheddar Cheese
Unexpected Cheddar Cheese is one of TJ's most famous products. The cheese lives up to the name with the hints of parmesan, which provide an unexpected yet sophisticated flavor to this cheese. Try it on sandwiches, eggs, pasta, or just on its own.
2. Pesto Gouda Cheese
This cheese may be green, but it's not at all moldy. The green comes from rich basil pesto. The strong flavor of the pesto makes this cheese a great snack with light crackers or even a meal with toasted bread.
3. Sliced Halloumi
Halloumi, aka "grilling cheese" has a super high melting point, so you can grill it up and it will still be in one piece. Halloumi is a soft curd-like cheese free of rennet and safe for vegetarians who do not eat rennet. The "grilled cheese" pairs wonderfully with watermelon and balsamic.
5. Feta Cheese With Mediterranean Herbs
Feta is one of those cheeses that you either love or you hate. I definitely think it's a winner, especially in Greek salad. Trader Joe's has a variety of feta with added Mediterranean herbs that fans can't resist.
6. Ash Rind Brie
I feel like Brie is one of those cheeses that you kind of have to develop a taste for. Ash, typically associated with goat cheese, is paired with fresh milk to create this elegant, slightly earthy, smooth Brie.
7. Toscano Cheese With Black Pepper
This cheese sells out instantly, so it's pretty hard to find. It tastes like a mixture of cheddar and parmesan. Each wheel of cheese is hand-rubbed with cracked black pepper, so you get a spicy, peppery bite every single time.
8. Goat Cheese
Trader Joe's has all different types of goat cheese, from classic creamy goat cheese to flavors like cranberry and blackberry. All types of goat cheese sold at TJ is rich, creamy, and perfect on crackers, salads, or just by itself.
9. White Stilton Cheese with Mango And Ginger
Stilton is Britain's historic blue cheese and Britain's favorite blue cheese. If you can handle strong cheeses, take this new experience to a whole new level with the sweetness of mango and a kick from ginger.
10. Dutch Smoked Cheese
This Dutch smoked gouda is actually imported from the Netherlands, and you can't beat the price. It can add a unique smoky flavor to sandwiches, and is also great on crackers.
No need to stick to those boring deli slices. If you go to Trader Joe's, you can find cheeses that will take your sandwiches and salads to the next level. And you'll never be bored again.


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Town may become infested with Britain’s greediest retail parasite.
Tesco has shocked Bay traders by announcing plans for a third store in the town. The supermarket giant wants to open a Tesco Express in Sea Street, despite still facing furious opposition over its plans to convert a pub in Herne.
It already runs a store in Canterbury Road and there is a large Tesco Extra a few miles away, near Whitstable. The new shop would be located opposite the Ford showroom, and local independent traders are unhappy at the prospect.
Bhajan Singh, 53, who runs The Local convenience store in Sea Street, admitted he was “very worried” by the news. He said:
“I only started running this shop in March last year so it’s not the news I would have hoped for. It’s going to be a big, big problem for us. I haven’t received any contact from Tesco about it and had hoped it was just a rumour, but this has confirmed my worst fears.”
Town manager Chris West said:
“I am concerned about our independent businesses, which are one of the town’s strengths. I know in some areas it can increase footfall and business for other traders. But it seems strange they are opening so many smaller stores when the council has been actively looking for a major supermarket as part of plans to redevelop the town centre. They seem to be homing in on the area, which in a way is a compliment as they probably scent an opportunity. But I’m not sure if a national retailer opening up stores all over the town is what we need.”
Chamber of Commerce boss Michael Khoury said:
“They destroy small businesses. It’s completely over the top how they just come in everywhere. I’m 100 per cent opposed to it.”
But some shoppers welcomed the news, saying it would be convenient to have a supermarket nearby. A letter sent by Tesco’s Carol Leslie to Sea Street businesses and residents said:
“As a future neighbour, I’m pleased to let you know that we propose to open a Tesco Express convenience store at the former car showroom at Sea Street, Herne Bay, Kent. Part of the site already has permission for retail use in the form of the existing bathroom showroom fronting Sea Street. However we will be submitting an application for change of use to the car showroom and other minor applications. The building works will be kept to a minimum and we will be able to confirm an exact date nearer the time.”
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The Tescopoly Alliance was launched in June 2005 to highlight and challenge the negative impacts of Tesco’s behaviour along its supply chains both in the UK and internationally, on small businesses, on communities and the environment. The campaign also advocates national and international legislation needed to curb the market power of all the major British supermarkets.

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I have had my 2001 Type SH Prelude for a few years now and it has pretty much always had this issue where after the car is run for a little while and the engine heats up, if the car is turned off and you turn it back over, then the 3rd or 4th cylinders will misfire. The only way this goes away is by letting the engine cool down, usually 10-15 minute with the hood open cools it down enough for it to turn over on all 4 cylinders. I haven't been able to fix this. I have replaced the spark plugs, the distributer cap, spark plug wires, and fuel injectors. I assume it would have to be something with the computer and electrical system, but have no idea how to pin point exactly what needs to be fixed. Wondering if anyone has had a similar issue or experience?


The handbook delivered a long-term policy vision and immediate recommendations for the new parliament to preserve and create new opportunities for people in Lithuania to pursue well-being for themselves, their families and communities.
Lithuania’s new coalition government comprised of the conservative Homeland Union-Christian Democrats, the Freedom Party, and the Lithuanian Liberal Movement has put this reform option back on Lithuania’s agenda.
Prior to the crisis triggered by the COVID-19 outbreak, the Lithuanian economy had been enjoying a rapid growth. Yet, while the number of available jobs had been increasing, the number of unemployed had remained steadily high.
In cooperation with the Academy of Liberalism, the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom has just released a podcast devoted to the topic of “Baltic Buuble: COVID-19″. The episode focuses on how much COVID-19 has influenced the economy of the Baltic countries and how dark or bright is the future?
Addressing and diminishing barriers to the single market in the EU is a much welcome initiative. The initiatives to decrease bureaucracy, to step up efforts to comply with EU law, to evaluate the effects of new regulations on SMEs in impact assessments, and mutual recognition are important steps in promoting growth, free trade, and consumer rights.
When we talk about wages in Slovakia, we refer to gross wage. From an economic point of view, however, it is a fictitious value created by accountants. It represents an arbitrarily set point between the two key values: net wage and labor costs.
Coalition negotiations started just one day after the election. It is already becoming apparent that a liberal influence will become visible. The clearly pro-Western and pro-European coalition will continue and even strengthen the previous course of support for the opposition in Belarus.
The current governing Farmers and Greens Union immediately pointed out that in the second round, which will take place on October 25, the voters could still turn the result in their favor.
Lithuania’s tax system is ranked the sixth most competitive and neutral in the OECD according to the Tax Foundation’s International Tax Competitiveness Index 2020 which was released on October 15.


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Board Member Profiles
The Honourable Justice John Robertson Sackar, President
John Robertson Sackar was appointed a Judge of the Supreme Court of New South Wales in February 2011 after practising as Queen’s Counsel for nearly 25 years. He graduated with a Bachelor of Laws degree in 1973 and was admitted as a solicitor in that year. He was admitted as a barrister in 1975 and graduated with a Master of Laws degree in 1976 again from the University of Sydney. He was appointed as a Queen’s Counsel in 1987.
Justice Sackar is a strong advocate for the Australian arts community and a keen collector of art and other objects. He is particularly passionate about protecting the moral and legal rights of artists and the special cultural integrity of Indigenous art.
Justice Sackar joined the Arts Law Centre of Australia as President in 2019.
Andrew Wiseman, Vice President
Andrew Wiseman is an intellectual property and technology lawyer with over 25 years experience. He has built his reputation through his work for high-profile international and domestic clients across many industries on copyright, piracy, licensing, marketing, confidentiality, trade mark and many other issues.
Andrew has a unique blend of litigation, intellectual property and commercial legal skills that makes him one of Australia’s leading music industry lawyers. He has acted on international landmark music industry litigation and commercialisation. Sony Music, Sony/ATV Publishing, Sony Pictures, Sydney Symphony Orchestra and Orchestra Victoria together with a variety of international and local artists, managers and others in the entertainment business seek Andrew’s ongoing advice and representation. In addition, clients seek Andrew’s drafting and negotiation skills for their general commercial contracts, distribution agreements, recording contracts, publishing contracts and producer contracts.
Andrew is committed to protecting artists that are vulnerable in respect of their legal rights and is dedicated to meeting the needs within Australia’s arts community for practical legal advice and education and other resources to support artist’s rights.
Andrew has been a partner of Allens Arthur Robinson since 1995 and a director of Arts Law since 2008.
Sarah Kwok, Treasurer
Sarah Kwok is an Associate Director in the KPMG Enterprise Advisory practice and leads the financial modelling and investor readiness capability within Enterprise Sydney. Sarah has 8 years experience as a trusted advisor to high growth technology start-ups and privately owned businesses in the mid-market. Sarah has extensive experience in buy-side and sell-side financial due diligence having advised start-ups, privately owned and public business across technology, media, manufacturing and construction. She has also assisted established businesses on growth strategy and the sustainability and feasibility of new projects. Sarah holds a Bachelor of Business (Finance) and a Bachelor of Law from University of Technology Sydney and a Graduate Certificate of Accounting from Deakin University, Melbourne. Sarah is a chartered accountant and undergoes training on an annual basis to keep abreast of key updates in the Australian accounting standards.
Deb Camden is a career communicator and consultant with more than 35 years’ experience in media and communication, specialising in strategic communication planning and stakeholder engagement.
The founder of a boutique communication consultancy, Deb works with organisations who want to tap into the sentiments of their key stakeholder audiences in sustainable ways. Her hallmark is designing memorable, elegant and practical solutions to complex and contentious public issues. Deb’s early roles as a journalist with the Brisbane Telegraph, Managing Director of Brisbane’s tourism marketing authority and Director of Queensland Events Corporation underscore her hands-on and practical approach to communication.
Deb holds a Bachelor of Business (Communication) from QUT and a Master of Business Administration from The University of Queensland. She is a fellow of the Public Relations Institute of Australia.
Deb has a passion for the arts, in particular, the performing arts having qualified as a teacher of tap in her early life. Deb was welcomed onto the Board of Arts Law in April 2016.
Dr Andrew Lu AM
Andrew Lu is a solicitor specialising in general insurance, health care liability, and medical defence. A partner of HBA Legal, he represents hospitals, health practitioners, and government in civil, coronial and disciplinary matters. He is an experienced trial and appellate advocate, and also appears at inquests and inquiries. Andrew graduated LLB from the University of Western Australia, LLM from New England, and SJD from The Australian National University. He is a Fellow of the Australian Academy of Law and of ANZIIF, adjunct Senior Lecturer at UWA Law School, and a sessional Member of the State Administrative Tribunal.
Dr Lu is also a non-executive director of the Australian Youth Orchestra, and the National Gallery of Australia Foundation. A member of the Council of the Art Gallery of Western Australia Foundation, he chairs the Fulbright Commission’s WA Selection Committee, and was awarded an Order of Australia medal in 2008 and the Member of the Order of Australia in 2021.
Jo Renkin is a partner at Lander & Rogers and leads the national Pro Bono and Community Support practice and the implementation of sustainable business practices. Jo has also led the firm’s reconciliation activities, including as Chair of the RAP Oversight Committee, was integral to Lander & Rogers endorsement of the Uluru Statement from the Heart and continues to lead relationships with First Nations people.
Jo was recognised as the Lawyers Weekly Pro Bono Partner of the year in 2022, and collaborates with many social, community and legal organisations and services to address access to justice. She drives organisational transformation and adds value to strategic thinking as a board member and stakeholder. Her primary focus is to build legal capability in individuals and organisations and to achieve systemic social impact. She also promotes the empowerment of people and communities through workplace engagement initiatives.
Prior to becoming a dedicated pro bono partner, Jo practised insurance law and has expertise in managing large and complex litigation. She also has considerable experience in class action proceedings in the Federal Court of Australia. She has a BA(Hons) LLB from Monash University. Jo joined the Board of Arts Law in April 2023.
Tina Baum is a saltwater woman from the Gulumerrgin (Larrakia)/Wardaman/Karajarri peoples of the Northern Territory and Western Australia and born and raised in Garramilla (Darwin), Northern Territory. She has over 30 years’ experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists and Communities in Museums and Art Gallery’s throughout Australia and has worked at the Queensland Museum, Meanjin (Brisbane); the Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory, Garramilla (Darwin); and the National Museum of Australia, Kamberi (Canberra).
She has been the Curator of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art at the National Gallery of Australia in Canberra since 2005. Tina is a recipient of the Australia Council Arts Leaders 2020-22 program, the Art Monthly Australasia, inaugural Indigenous Voices Program (writing) as a mentor in 2021-22, the Australian Institute of Management Rebecca Gregory Indigenous Scholarship in 2011, the British Council inaugural Accelerate: Indigenous Australian Creative Leadership Programme to the United Kingdom in 2009 and the Australia Council for the Arts and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Arts Board, Emerging Curators Professional Development Program to the 52nd Venice Biennale International Art Exhibition in Venice, Italy in 2007. Tina is passionate about and continues to work on the National Gallery of Australia and Wesfarmers Arts Indigenous Arts Leadership and Fellowship programs since its inception in 2010, working as a mentor to the participants and over 120 alumni and as a presenter and organiser.
Bobbi Murray is a Barkindji, Ngiyampaa and Malyangapa woman from Wilcannia in far west NSW. She has been a strong advocate for Aboriginal people in the legal sector over 20 years, has worked across both the public and community sectors, spanning housing, education, health and finance whilst doing so. Bobbi is passionate working with young people and has a particular interest in the Funeral and Wills sector as well as in advocating for Aboriginal people. Bobbi is an amateur artist, wife and mother of 2 young girls named Hannah and Georgia.
Brian Robinson has literally carved out a distinctive presence within a remarkably talented generation of contemporary Australian artists. Raised on Waiben and now Cairns-based, he has become known for his printmaking, sculpture, and public art in which he uses a variety of techniques to produce bold, innovative and distinctive works. His family are fisher folk whose Roman Catholic faith exists in synergy with traditional spirituality. Robinson’s ancestral lineage extends back to the Maluyligal people of Torres Strait and the Wuthathi people from Cape York Peninsula.
Robinson started his curatorial career at Cairns Regional Gallery where he stayed for a period of 14 years taking up positions as Exhibition Curator, Exhibition Manager and Deputy Director. He commenced his fulltime arts practice in 2010 and is currently represented by Mossenson Galleries in Perth and OneSpace in Brisbane. His work is punctuated with mischief and humour, and it exudes a joyful ebullience that is at once exciting and infectious. Navigating a distinct space-time continuum, these compelling works act as a personal mnemonic for the artist – particular in its detail, specific in its tastes – a unique assemblage of icons and emblems that channel a continued connection to the past. Robinson’s work is held in major collections across the nation and internationally as well as contributing significantly to the built environment of numerous cities across the country through numerous major public art commissions since 1998.

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Not a day goes by that I see multiple reports about closings, reduced hours or staff layoffs in public libraries. No telling what is happening with budgets for buying new materials which are probably also being severely cut. In good times, the public library is often an anonymous cornerstone of the community and most people only have a casual relationship with their local public library. Most don't have library cards. But our current economic crisis is doubly challenging for public libraries: They are victims of it on the one hand and have to manage their own challenging budgeting issues but they are also become a primary source of help and aid for a burgeoning class of people facing economic hardship.
The librarians job is becoming part social worker, policeman, home care worker and counselor and all in a context of declining resources and a growing sense of desperation that perhaps effective help for many of these patrons is beyond their capabilities. It is a big ask of these library workers and it is also unfair. As today's article in the Times points out, a typical librarian is faced with patrons that can't read or write needing resume assistance and patrons staring blankly at computer screens with no idea what the internet is. The implications of what these librarians face on a daily basis tells us a lot about the abilities of a wide class of people to succeed in an economy that is increasingly beyond their skill level.


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I've posted before about the benefits of walking and talking, there are a few.
When we walk and talk, we find that as our feet fall into sync, so do our thoughts, so if you're trying to work through a problem with a colleague, there's no better way to approach it then to walk and talk.
When we feel our thoughts are aligned with a colleague, we feel more connected and this improves our relationships at work.
Walking gives us a chance to notice our surrounds and in doing so, particularly when in nature, we experience moments of joy, injecting us with feelings of positivity. When we feel this way, we feel more hopeful about what's ahead and our thinking opens up to new possibilities. So it's great for creative thinking.
And when we do this in nature, it brings a sense of calm helping us to slow down our thoughts, reflect a little more, which builds self awareness.
I've had opportunity to coach clients as we "hike" with some powerful outcomes. If you want to experience some of this, talk to us today.

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New York restaurateur Ken Friedman became the latest prominent figure in the restaurant industry to face accusations of sexual harassment by former employees, according to a report Tuesday in The New York Times.
Friedman is known as co-owner with chef April Bloomfield of the New York restaurants the Spotted Pig, The Breslin Bar & Dining Room, John Dory Oyster Bar, Salvation Taco and White Gold Butchers, as well as Tosca Café in San Francisco. The two earlier this month also opened their first restaurant in Los Angeles, The Hearth & Hound.
Ten women in the report said Friedman had subjected them to unwanted sexual advances, including groping, demands for sex, and text requests for nude pictures or group sex. Others described enduring daily kisses and touches, working all-night shifts at parties that included public sex and nudity, as well as catcalls and gropes from guests who were friends of Friedman.
Some said they were harassed at the Spotted Pig by chef and restaurateur Mario Batali, who is facing his own allegations of sexual harassment by former employees. Batali is also an investor in the Spotted Pig.
Friedman, who in 2016 was named outstanding restaurateur of the year by the James Beard Foundation, told the Times that some incidents were not as described, “but context and content are not today’s discussion.
“I apologize now publicly for my actions,” he told the Times, saying his behavior could “accurately be described at times as abrasive, rude and frankly wrong.”
He also said the women who work at his restaurants “are among the best in the business and putting any of them in humiliating situations is unjustifiable.”
Some in the report said they were fired for minor infractions after complaining about Friedman’s behavior, though that claim was denied by Kelly Berg, who was hired earlier this year as director of human resources for Friedfield Breslin LLC, the parent company.
One staff member said Bloomfield knew about the behavior but backed off from getting involved.
Bloomfield told the Times that her energies were directed to the kitchen, food preparation and menu development. But she also said that she had referred complaints that had been brought to her attention to outside counsel, and they were address internally.
“I have spoken to Ken about professional boundaries and relied on him to uphold our policies,” she said in a statement to the Times. “Nonetheless I feel we have let down our employees and for that I sincerely apologize.”
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Established in 2006, American Indians in Children's Literature (AICL) provides critical perspectives and analysis of indigenous peoples in children's and young adult books, the school curriculum, popular culture, and society. Scroll down for links to book reviews, Native media, and more.
Through child_lit (see info about the childlit listserv here), I became acquainted with Debby Dahl Edwardson. I subscribed to child_lit in 1995 or thereabouts. Sharing my perspective---one that challenges a lot of what gets published in children's books---I encountered a lot of resistance from people on child_lit.
Since then, there's more people on child_lit who are willing to challenge the status quo. Debby is one of them. I'm glad to see she's started a blog. Take a look, and bookmark her site.

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The charming beaches in Chennai
are the best retreat for tourists from the hot and humid weather of the fourth largest metropolis of India. Chennai beaches are world famous for their natural outlook. All the beaches in Chennai are bounded by groves.
Beaches in Chennai have their own importance-they share their boundary with Bay of Bengal. The Chennai beaches have its visitors ranging from the local public to the national and international tourists. Generally, if you visit the beaches in Chennai early in the morning then you can witness the spirit of fishermen when they go out for fishing.
There are three prominent beaches in Chennai :
Last Updated on : April 14, 2015
- Marina Beach: The second longest beach in the world lies on the eastern coast of Tamil Nadu. The sandy shore is the largest crowd puller. You can enjoy your evening or morning walk with crispy sundal and murukku available at food stalls on the beach.
- Elliot Beach : This beach also lies on the eastern coast of Tamil Nadu near Besant Nagar. This beach is the favorite destination for the Chennai youth who gather here in the evening which is why it is also called night beach. You can go for sea bathing in this beach of Chennai.
- Covelong Beach : This beach has now turned into a beautiful resort owned by Taj Groups of Hotels and named as Fisherman's Cove Resort. The beach is located on the way to Mahabalipuram and is separated from the mainland by a canal running from Chennai to Mahabalipuram.

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Sometimes underground producers, DJs, and artists are just too damn good not to celebrate by throwing them a little sliver of the limelight; despite the often intentionality behind their low profiles.
BRUX is one such DJ who has been demolishing the underground scene in Brooklyn, New York, over the past year or more. And with the release of her latest single, "FOLLY OF THE BEAST," we wanted to direct the limelight on her.
But like any true legend-of-the-underground in the making, she opted to redirect that light onto her colleagues and instead broke down her favorite female artists who are crushing the underground in Brooklyn right now and explained why she loves and respects them so much.
Stream Brux's Single 'FOLLY OF THE BEAST"
The single in question is a dark, brooding, multi-timbral nightmare; in the best possible way.
The track is based on a single synth hook that syncopated against the groove while the dystopian atmospherics expanded around it. What more could you expect from a track whose whole method was inspired by the Herman Melville quote:
“For there is no folly of the beast of the earth which is not infinitely outdone by the madness of men.”
Editor's Note: The rest of this article is in the words of BRUX
I first came across Doss via the Lady Gaga Dawn of Chromatica remix album last year…from there, she seems to have skyrocketed into outer space & doesn’t plan to come back down.
Her eclectic underground house/techno/rave DJ sets are in high demand; check out her track “Jumping.”
Meet The Female DJs Who Are Crushing The NYC Underground Scene This Summer
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A solid producer based here in Brooklyn, QRTR comes from a film/tv background & so her music incorporates a cinematic feel.
She recently played the Fred Again & Swedish House Mafia show at H0l0, and it went off. Rave culture is back…or did it ever leave?
Check out “Want Me 2” off her 2021 LP “Infina Ad Nausea.”
Talk about being ahead of the curve! Where tech & taste merge. DJ Dave is experimenting with music like no one else, live-coding her performances in style called “Algorave.” Check out her recent remix of Tove Lo's “no one dies from love.”
Part founder of DJ collective Discwoman & regular in the underground club scene in NY, Umfang is quite a powerhouse. I first discovered her via Moog's feature on the DFAM percussion synth, highlighting producers who used the gear.
Check out her Boiler Room set from 2019 in Sydney, an experimental rave!
Fresh to my ears, Brooklyn-based producer Ayesha is also a resident DJ at Nowadays. I recently discovered Ayeshas music via the Femme Culture x HeForShe Vol.4 mixtape & am completely bewildered by her upbeat track “Rezo” I’ll be keeping a keen eye out for her next release!


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Built Environment – Smarter Transformation (BE-ST) and the Construction Innovation Hub (The Hub) are innovation partners supporting each other to transform the built environment.
Formerly Construction Scotland Innovation Centre (CSIC), BE-ST is the launchpad to a zero-carbon built environment. Sustainability was always one of BE-ST’s core strands of work, but earlier this year the organisation decided it had to be the foundation. And so, achieving a zero-carbon built environment became the organisation’s laser focus.
In a similar way to the Hub, BE-ST acts as the connector between industry, academia, the public sector, basically anyone involved in the built environment. BE-ST has worked with and alongside the Hub as part of network of key stakeholders such as the Construction Leadership Council, Innovate UK and the UK Green Building Council to help modernise the sector.
BE-ST has been able bring specialist technical support to the Hubs work through its Innovation Campus – the UK construction industry’s first dedicated digital manufacturing prototyping and future skills centre of excellence. The hub has helped to connect BE-ST at a national level to widen the impact of its work.
Below are examples of the type of outputs BE-ST and the Hub have worked on together.
BE-ST was one of a wide range of partners from industry, academia and government, who provided input to how value is defined, and how it can be measured, and helped to give the sector access to that.
BE-ST’s future skills and learning experts provided input to a study which set out a Digital Capabilities Framework for early career professionals in built environment disciplines. The study was aimed at capturing what they need to know, and be able to do, to work digitally after the first two years in their profession.
Barratt Plc and partners using new modern methods of construction (MMC) processes on a live build
BE-ST worked closely alongside the Hub delivery partner the Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) in a three-year housing innovation project set up and delivered by leading industry and academic partners and funded by Innovate UK. Its goal has been to tackle challenges in the housing sector using industrialised housing techniques like digital working, standardisation, low carbon and offsite construction and advanced manufacturing to transform how we deliver homes across the UK.
BE-ST’s Innovation Campus in Scotland has been delivery partner to key Hub stakeholder the Manufacturing Technology Centre.
The Gen Zero prototype showcased at COP26
BE-ST’s world-class facility has worked on a number R&D projects, particularly around the use of homegrown timber in construction, made possible by specialist equipment and processes only available at BE-ST. An example is Gen Zero a zero carbon classroom kit of parts created for the Department for Education which is set to transform schools across England.
Stephen Good, BE-ST CEO, says:
To meet the urgency of the climate crisis we need to see impact, at scale, and fast. But that can’t be done in silos. We can only achieve transformation across the built environment if key stakeholders across the UK and wider work together. Working with the Construction Innovation Hub as a key stakeholder has been one such example of the kind of impactful collaboration needed to facilitate that change.
The legacy is a range of scalable solutions which are accelerating change needed in the sector. The future needs to see this supercharged if we are to meet 2050 zero carbon targets and create a productive, fair and resilient built environment for generations to come.”
BE_ST’s Stephen Good speaks at the Hub’s legacy event in Edinburgh:


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If you are experiencing problems with your toilet and you are unsure of the source of problem, it could be your wax ring. Many problems can stem from having a damaged wax ring, which is the pliable seal between the toilet and the drain pipe that leads to the sewer. Here are some of the main signs a wax ring needs to be replaced:
You Smell A Really Foul Smell
One of the main purposes of a wax ring on your toilet is to create an air tight seal to keep the sewer gas out of your home. If you begin to notice a scent of rotten eggs, that means your wax ring is allowing that gas inside. This gas smells awful, and it can be bad for your health as well.
You Notice Water Leaking From The Base Of The Toilet
In addition to providing an air-tight seal, wax rings also provide a watertight seal that keeps water from leaking. If you see water collecting on the floor under the toilet, this means that the water is not able to flow directly into the drain. A failed wax ring is likely to blame for this. There could be other reasons for a leak, however, so be sure to check the joints and the tank for leaks. You don't want to replace the wax ring if the problem is stemming from another unrelated part of the toilet.
You Need To Move The Toilet
Whenever you have to move or replace a toilet, you should always replace the wax ring. Moving a toilet can cause the wax ring to break apart. Plus, if you are replacing a toilet, the existing wax ring is likely of advanced age and should be replaced as well.
Your Toilet Shakes Or Wobbles
If your toilet wobbles when you sit, that means that a flange is broken. If a flange is broken, it probably means your wax ring was compromised as well. When a toilet moves around, that movement can cause abrasions to the ring that can lessen the effectiveness. In addition, a broken flange can cause excess weight on the wax ring, which can also cause damage. When you fix the flange, you should also plan to replace the wax ring as well, as it likely has taken on damage as well.
Replacing a wax ring on the toilet is a fairly simple job, but you need to have the proper knowledge. If a wax ring is installed incorrectly, you may experience some major issues in the bathroom. You may want to enlist the assistance of a professional plumber, like those found at Armstrong Services Inc, to have your wax ring replaced if you are uneasy about doing it yourself.


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Kathiawari Methi Na Gota. Very easy to make Methi na Gota at home Indian snacks recipe eating any time try this recipe at your home kitchen and send your feedback thanks for watching. A very famous streetfood of Gujarat,Kathiyawadi Methi na Gota this gujarati farsan known as Methi ke pakode in Hindi and methi na gota in gujarati. Methi na. finally, enjoy methi na gota with green chutney.
I like to use lots of Try Making this Methi Na Gota / Methi Pakoda, they taste scrumptious. Serve this with Mint and Coriander Chutney, sweet chutney and with fried green chilies. Methi na gota Or Methi pakora is a Gujarati deep fried snack. You can have Kathiawari Methi Na Gota using 13 ingredients and 8 steps. Here is how you cook it.
Ingredients of Kathiawari Methi Na Gota
- Prepare 1 cup of gram flour/ besan.
- It’s 1 cup of fenugreek leaves/methi, plucked, washed and chopped.
- Prepare 4-5 of green chillies finely chopped.
- You need 1 tsp of chopped ginger.
- Prepare 1 Tb of spoon oil+ for deep frying.
- It’s As required of Water.
- It’s 1/2 tsp of carom seeds/ ajwain.
- You need 1 tsp of coarsely crushed black peppercorns.
- Prepare 1 tsp of coarsely crushed coriander seeds.
- It’s 1/4 tsp of asafoetida/hing.
- It’s 1/4 tsp of baking soda.
- It’s 2 tsp of lemon juice.
- You need To taste of Salt.
Basically these are fritters made with besan/gram flour and fenugreek leaves. they are usually served as a snack In this methi na gota recipe, ripe bananas are added and they help in making the pakora having the soft and porous texture. Löydä HD-arkistokuvia ja miljoonia muita rojaltivapaita arkistovalokuvia, -kuvituskuvia ja -vektoreita Shutterstockin kokoelmasta hakusanalla Methi Na Gota Methi Pakora Recipe. Tuhansia uusia ja laadukkaita kuvia joka päivä. Methi na Gota or Methi Pakora Recipe – Gujarati tea time snack made from besan (gram flour) and fenugreek leaves.
Kathiawari Methi Na Gota instructions
- Collect all ingredients.Take oil in a big bowl. Add water to it and mix well with a beater, till white and frothy..
- To this add all spices and sugar, except salt and baking soda. Add green chillies and ginger and mix well till sugar dissolves completely..
- Now add methi leaves and mix well. Add the gram flour and salt and mix well. The methi leaves will leave water. Adjust the consistency with water as required to medium thick batter..
- Meanwhile heat oil for frying in a wok/karahi..
- Add baking soda to lemon juice in a small cup/ katori and mix well. Now add this frothy mixture to the pakora batter and immediately mix well in one direction. Add hot oil to the batter and mix well..
- Once the oil is hot enough(not too hot also), drop small balls in it. The balls will puff up. Turn them after 30-40 seconds and fry on medium heat, till golden brown..
- Remove them and drain on a paper towel. Repeat the procedure of frying for rest of the pakoras from the batter..
- Serve the gotas hot with any chutney and green chillies..
Gota has soft and spongy texture. At this time of winter, it is pleasure to have hot Methi gota with a fried chili and cup of tea. It is very popular snack from Gujarat. Crispy Methi Mathri – My Kitchen Food. All you need is fresh methi, besan (gram flour/chickpeas flour) and few basic Indian spices and Methi Na Gota and Methi Thepla with pickles is famous as train journey dish for the Gujaratis all over the world.
Consume These 14 Superfoods to Go Green for Better Health One of the best points of adopting a green lifestyle is to slow down and revel in life. It is possible to accomplish this, even in this hectic world we are living in. We should get back to the point where it was a lot better to prevent disease in the first place. Unfortunately, almost all people don’t trouble themselves about their health because they believe they can take a pill to fix the problem later on. You can’t turn around without hearing about the current pill to deal with your health problems. Of course, several of these pills are able to help but only if you couple them with shift in your lifestyle. When your body quites functioning right, you cannot get yourself a new body. You have to look after yourself while you have the ability to do so. Your body needs the right nutrients to operate at its most effective levels. When you put food into your mouth, are you concerned about the nutritional value or only eat the food that tastes good at the time? How frequently do you eat at your local fast food place or purchase junk food at the local mini mart? With all of the sugar-laden starchy and oily food that virtually all people eat, it’s not surprising that new diseases are discovered on a regular basis. There is an epidemic of obesity, diabetes, hypertension, and many others, possibly induced by the foods that are ingested. People are deciding to eat better now that they know how important food choices are to their health. Nowadays it is so easy to find quality foods by shopping at a local farmer’s market or health food store. Most grocery stores now sell organic foods. There you will be able to find what science has called superfoods. Superfoods is the name given to 14 specific foods that can retard or reverse certain serious illnesses. You will see that you think more clearly when you start to ingest these superfoods. Once you trade in the junk food for these super foods, you will be astonished at how well you will soon feel. Your body will begin to work as it is supposed to when you give it the right nutrition. As a result, your immune system will easily fight off health conditions. Your daily diet must include at least some of these super foods. Why not eat some beans or blueberries? Next, try to add a few veggies such as broccoli, spinach, or green tea. Include whole food grains and nuts. Furthermore, you should eat yogurt, soya bean, pumpkins, oranges, and tomatoes, along with salmon and turkey. Making these foods a normal part of your diet will get rid of your weight gain problems. You will enjoy good health as you opt to eat the green living way. Your immune system will become stronger, and your body can potentially ward off diseases. Prepare for a great future by making positive changes to your eating habits today.