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Shekudo is the It Accessories Brand to rock Right Now
Mazzi Odu
Shekudo's founder Akudo Iheakanwa has taken a considered approach to building her brand, and it seems to be paying off. Very much on the lips (and ears, and shoulders and feet, oh yes, feet) of the cool kids – Shekudo has become the destination for those who want pieces that straddle multiple locations and occasions much like Akudo herself who's mixed Nigerian and Australian heritage has informed both ideation and design process as well as her aims and ambitions for the luxury accessories brand.
"I've been designing for a few years while studying and working and started the brand in Sydney with one of my best friends….[However] I ended up quitting my job in Sydney in local government and decided to focus on the brand full time. When I arrived in Nigeria I was travelling between Oyo state, Badagry and Abia state to research production and resources but have now settled in Lagos where I have my small team scattered from Lagos Island to Obalende and Surulere."
Returning to Nigeria was as much a personal journey of self-discovery as it was an opportunity for the brand to expand and develop its production. The current collection's name, Woven Ties, evokes this further and Akudo expands: "Since I've returned home to Nigeria, the feeling has been hard to explain, but I felt as if my choice to move back was a necessary step and it's all weaving together as it should. On top of this, my main focus for this collection was Aso Oke weave so the title Woven Ties seemed only appropriate and very symbolic for me."
Of equal import to Akudo was Shekudo being a true Made In Nigeria brand: "I produce entirely in Nigeria and 95% of my materials are also sourced locally. I started off production in Australia but costs were ridiculously high, I then looked toward Asia like many designers do, but Asia didn't hold any significance for me. I thought to myself – we have the skills required to do this type of work in Nigeria, and I want to be a part of contributing to the growth that's currently taking place… I want people to know that Nigeria is also capable of producing luxurious items. I feel this is starting to be more recognised within Africa, but elsewhere this usually comes as a surprise – so I want to change that." And change it she has with a number of stockists in Australia and more shops expressing interest, although for now, customers can reach out directly on Instagram too on the handle @shekudo. For brands such as Shekudo that are willing to push through the challenges, there is satisfaction on a meta-level for daring to re-imagine and manifest alternative narratives for African luxury and create a commercial space for it in the global market place.
Perhaps most surprising is the seemingly ambidextrous sales offering of shoes and handbags that often go hand-in-hand, and jewellery which is perceived as a craft that requires a different design skill set and disposition. Akudo expands: "I sat down and reevaluated the brand and decided to move into accessories. One of the reasons was that I wanted to explore and experiment with traditional craftsmanship and art forms here in Nigeria and felt I could do this better with all accessories. Another reason is that I've always been a fan of accessories- Shoes and bags are the final touches to an outfit and the right jewellery can make or break it."
The approach has worked: the Shekudo shoe collection thusfar is a case of giving women a shoe for all seasons. From the Ajeniya, a cone heeled sandal that would be as perfect at an elegant soiree as it would be at work to the Ilamoye mule which adds fizz and fringing to off-duty looks. For the woman who is all about flats the Tinubu Tie-Slipper would become an essential part of their stylish arsenal. With the bags, the Maitama circle bag has the air of future design classic and the Saka clutch is the ideal out all night but still fits the evening's essentials in piece. Oftentimes combining craft elements can steer into items that fall into the 'touristic', but what Akudo has achieved is a collection that is evocative of a clever contemporary re-boot utilising traditional methods.
The jewellery takes as its cue traditional motifs from different Nigerian ethnic groups, all wrought in sterling silver. As with the shoes and bags there is a sense of celebrating culture but giving it resonance in the here and now. Prices for both shoes, handbags and jewellery range from N24,000 = N52,000 and whilst high are reflective of the artistry, craft and significantly time taken to complete each piece. Customisation is also available on request for those wishing to take it up a further notch.
Quizzing Akudo about her plans for Shekudo and it's long term goals, the ebullient creative director states: "Big vision – yikes, well moving here was my big vision last year so now I've got to get cracking onto the next. I have a cute little (it's actually pretty scary and huge) five step process as to where I want to take the brand. I won't reveal too much but ideally I would like to have a fully functioning workshop here in Lagos and stock across Africa and Internationally."
Given the pace with which Akudo has moved so far, it is clear there is so much more to come from Shekudo and we can't wait to see how the next chapter unfolds. Especially, as Akudo continues to explore through her interdisciplinary design practice heritage, identity and belonging while simultaneously creating beautiful must-wear accessories.
Akudo Iheakanwa
Mazzi Odu is a Writer and Editor who focuses on fashion, art and occasionally food. Her work has appeared in a number of publications including Business of Fashion, Elle UK, Bella Naija Style, Harper's Bazaar UK and Guardian Nigeria. Expect uncompromising reviews with her signature dose of wit.
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Beautiful article. I'm so glad to see so much pride taken in Nigerian-sourced raw materials and Nigerian made products. Keep up the good work Shekudo. I received my Taiwo Tote handbag purchase. The delivery was timely and the quality of the bag itself is superb! I loved the personalised touch of the packaging as well.
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Beautiful article and amazing work Akudo ❤


This Math quiz is called 'Foreign Currency and Exchange Rates' and it has been written by teachers to help you if you are studying the subject at high school. Playing educational quizzes is a user-friendly way to learn if you are in the 9th or 10th grade - aged 14 to 16.
If you want to travel abroad, you will have to use a foreign currency. This means you should know how to convert money from one currency to another, using exchange rates. In this high school math quiz you will be asked to change between pounds, euros, dollars (US and Canadian) and Swiss francs.
Converting between two different currencies is really just a special case of solving ratio problems using the Unitary method, as the exchange rate is given in terms of what 1 unit of currency equals. The calculation will either be to multiply or divide – get it wrong, and you could get fleeced! If you're not sure, change the problem to much easier numbers, and work out what the correct operation is.
When we are preparing to go abroad, we want to know how much foreign currency we can get for £1.
But when we return, we need the exchange rate to work the other way – how many pounds can I get for 1 unit of foreign currency? One way to work this out is to use the reciprocal exchange rate – divide it into 1.
Currencies round the world use various symbols – you will probably recognize £, €, $ - can you list any more? As lots of countries share the same symbol, it could be easy to get mixed up and use the wrong currency! So, each unique currency has a 3-letter code. This identifies the currency type, and the country (or zone) it is used in. GBP, USD and EUR may be obvious, but can you work out what AED, ZAR, and BRL stand for?


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Singapore-based fintech expands to Malaysia
Monday, 12 Nov 2018
Alternative financing: Norhizam (left) and Lee at the recent launch of Fundnel Malaysia. The platform is the latest ECF provider in town.
THE entry of Singapore-based private investment platform Fundnel into Malaysia will provide small businesses with more options to raise capital for growth.
Fundnel was recently appointed by the Securities Commission (SC) Malaysia as the seventh Equity Crowdfunding (ECF) platform.
Fundnel will provide a comprehensive suite of capital raising services targeted at local unlisted growth companies that form the backbone of the economy. This will include local cafés and retail stores to larger companies in the fields of education and wellness.
"The global economy is increasingly being shaped by SMEs, who often face challenges obtaining growth capital.
"Crossing the borders is a big stride towards our goal of creating access to capital for everyday companies. We believe that funding good-quality private businesses will create more jobs in Malaysia and in turn spur economic growth. Our team is excited to commence work and make a difference to the local market," said Fundnel chief executive officer and co-founder Kelvin Lee.
Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) vice president of growth ecosystem development Norhizam Abdul Kadir noted that Fundnel's launch in Malaysia comes at a timely moment as the government advocates a shift towards high value-added activities, particularly in knowledge-intensive industries. This covers digital transformation of the economy by tapping on the potential of big data and fintech.
The fintech company adopts a technology and data driven approach to connect quality businesses with growth capital, in tandem with the Malaysian government's effort to promote the use of technology to drive financial inclusion and equitable opportunity.
"Fundnel's entry into Malaysia is a testament to the country's attractiveness as an investment destination and we are excited to welcome the region's largest private investment platform into our market
"As a government agency, MDEC works closely with industry players, regulators, start-ups, and accelerators in nurturing the nation's fintech ecosystem. We look forward to partner up with Fundnel and other investment platforms to create a more vibrant environment and benefit businesses in Malaysia," said Norhizam.
Applications on Fundnel has the potential to reach a global network of over 10,000 investors and partners. As it is an online platform, Lee said price discovery is granted to the fundraiser who then has the flexibility to compare these offers that may best suit their stage of growth or other strategic requirements. This unique element is a key differentiator that sets Fundnel apart from traditional financing options.
MisterTyre, a homegrown pioneer in on-demand mobile car care services, will be one of the first companies to be launched on Fundnel Malaysia. The Klang Valley-based startup plans to use proceeds from this round of fundraising to launch its affiliate programme across Malaysia and to initiate licensing of its Software as a Service (SAAS) automotive solution in the US.
SMEs are fast becoming a cornerstone of the Malaysian economy, contributing 37.1% to the country's GDP and 66% of the nation's workforce in 2017.
Despite the vibrant SME landscape, insufficient access to capital has inhibited their ability to grow. Access to financing remains a key challenge for local SMEs today, as highlighted at the recent SME CEO Forum 2018.
Other barriers to growth include lack of access to the latest business technologies and platforms to reach the right investors during early stages.
A 2017 survey carried out by the Associated Chinese Chambers of Commerce & Industry of Malaysia (ACCCIM) determined that funding schemes provided by the government were being underutilised due in part to convoluted application procedures and insufficient loan amounts. As of June 2018, the Registered Market Operators authorised by the SC have collectively raised a total of RM118mil in capital for more than 300 micro, small, and medium enterprises, demonstrating the potential of alternative financing platforms.
Meanwhile, Fundnel has tied-up with local investment firm Midana Capital.
Both Fundnel and Midana Capital will assist each other in deal origination with the common ambition of supporting Malaysian companies.
"In a short span of three years, Fundnel has proven its capabilities in developing the private investment landscape. Our partnership will connect local companies to their network of investors from across the globe, helping them grow and scale up. We are excited to embark on this journey together," said Chris Tan, general partner of Midana Capital.
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HRANA News Agency – Hunger striking Sunni men from Iran's Kurdish minority are in grave danger as their health deteriorates after 64 days on hunger strike. They have been on hunger strike in protest at their death sentences and the conditions in which they are held.
Jamshid Dehghani, his younger brother Jahangir Dehghani, Hamed Ahmadi and Kamal Molayee, who have been on a "wet" hunger strike (taking water but not food) since 4 November, are now in critical condition. All four men have repeatedly lost consciousness since 30 December. Because of this, they have been given intravenous fluids in the clinic in Ghezel Hesar Prison in Karaj, north-west Tehran. They have apparently refused to receive the intravenous fluids each time they have regained consciousness.
Sedigh Mohammadi and Hadi Hosseini, who had started a hunger strike along with the other four men, ended their hunger strike on 28 December, after their state-appointed lawyers told them their death sentences had been overturned. Amnesty International understands that the Supreme Court has overturned the sentences due to the mental health concerns of both men and has ordered a retrial by a lower court.
The four hunger strikers, Jamshid Dehghani, Jahangir Dehghani, Hamed Ahmadi and Kamal Molayee, were sentenced to death by Branch 28 of the Revolutionary Court of Tehran on 14 November 2010 after being convicted of vaguely-worded offences such as "enmity against God" (moharebeh) and "corruption on earth" (ifsad fil-arz). They were denied the assistance of a lawyer during their trial.


Everyone has at some point experienced those first feelings of excitement that arise when beginning a new job, but unfortunately for most of us, those feelings disappear as time passes and are replaced with feelings of endless boredom. The strain of everyday life begins to take its toll on our once overflowing level of motivation and reduces it slowly to thin air. Suddenly, we find ourselves lethargically sitting at our desks with a certain lack of enthusiasm to work.
It is quite common for us to lack motivation in at least one area of our life. However, in relation to our working lives, this normally begins to take place after the very first month of working there, or once we have completed an important project. In some cases, external factors drain us of our strengths and demotivate us from working hard, such as a cut in pay, a miserable boss, unhelpful colleagues etc.
Whatever the reason may be, there is no point wallowing in self-pity because sooner or later, laziness and boredom will lead you into a negative, downward spiral. Rise back to the top by following our helpful tips on how to prevent motivation lows at work.
As far as your job enables you to, jazz up your daily routine by making a couple of changes to your old habits. If you are able to work flexibly; do it. You could, for example, work for a couple of hours at home, or use your lunch break to take part in a sport course or even start your day by doing something other than checking your e-mails and drinking coffee. Watch out not to make any too drastic changes though – you just need enough to let yourself be a little intrigued about what is in store for the day ahead.
Studies have shown that our level of motivation is coherent to our incentives. Therefore, if your work place offers you too few incentives, then take action by setting your own goals and rewarding yourself for your own success. For example, how about treating yourself to a delicious meal on Friday evenings to celebrate the closing of a productive week?
Swedish Scientists have worked out that whoever exercises regularly is not only more relaxed than their fellow colleagues, but also more productive. Therefore, start jazzing up your daily routine (see tip 1) with exercise, as this is also known to encourage motivation and reduce stress. Time-saving variations include jogging or biking to work, or even using your lunch break for sport – High-Speed Workouts such as Power Plate and CrossFit are particularly popular at the moment.
Sometimes the best solution during a phase of exhaustion is to simply take a break, but this does not mean you need to go on sabbatical leave in order to get your old drive and swing back. You are better off having a day free on Friday and enjoying a relaxing weekend so that you can go to work on Monday feeling revived for the week ahead.
If there was a time when you were productive, but these days you just seem to be too caught up in a rulebook slowdown, then you need to take the time to ask yourself the unpleasant question about what is going wrong? Compare your old perspectives of the job with your new ones and analyse how these have changed over time? If you come to the conclusion that you could change the situation back to being positive, then do it!
In most cases, dissatisfaction at work turns into pressure and self-doubt which only sets us further into frustration. However, talking about these feelings can be very useful for helping us find a way out of motivation misery. At best, turn to somebody who you trust and can support you with encouraging words in your weak moments.
The only thing that stays in good shape when moaning is the mouth. If you have found out what pulls you down, then do something to stop it. Face the problem and talk about it with those who can help you to solve it. This is not only important for your productivity, but also for your mental health. Otherwise you may risk making a mountain out of a mole hill that only professional help will be able to get you out of.
Have you already had a motivation low? How did you overcome it? And how do you sweeten up your working life so that you never loose the drive to work? Our edits are already looking forward to hearing your replies and tips.
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The Transcontinental Railroad: Brought to You by the Federal Government
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Yesterday was Abraham Lincoln's birthday. There are many reasons why we still celebrate Lincoln's birth and why his bearded visage was dynamited into the face of Mount Rushmore. He freed the slaves with the Emancipation Proclamation. He led the North to victory in the Civil War. And he eloquently encapsulated, in "The Gettysburg Address," why it was necessary to fight to preserve the Union: "That government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth."
Another key reason Lincoln graces Mount Rushmore and why he is often considered the greatest of United States presidents is his contribution to the building of the railroads that connected the country from Atlantic to Pacific. On July 1, 1862, more than a year into the War Between the States, Lincoln signed into law The Pacific Railway Act. With this law, the federal government pledged to support the construction of a transcontinental railroad. The law also enabled Lincoln and the Republican Party to begin fulfilling a promise made at the party's nominating convention in Chicago in 1860.
A former railroad lawyer, Lincoln signed the law, because he saw it as essential to uniting new states California and Oregon with the rest of the country. He also saw the legislation as an engine of economic power for the United States and its people. Through its creation of the Union Pacific Railroad and authorizing 30-year bonds to finance the construction, the federal government played a central role in ensuring the transcontinental railroad was started — and completed. The period from the signing of the bill to the driving of the Golden Spike at Promontory Point, Utah, in 1869, which symbolized the joining of the Atlantic and Pacific coasts, took less than a decade.
Building that almost 2,000 miles of track, however, was beset with many woes. The project, which cost $100 million (almost $3 billion in current dollars), attracted corruption and self-dealing on a scale in keeping with the size of the undertaking. The transcontinental railroad also enriched the executives involved — Leland Stanford, the president of the Central Pacific Railroad, eventual founder of Stanford University, and robber baron, amassed an estimated fortune of $50 million in his life— while railroad workers, who included former Civil War soldiers as well as Chinese and Irish immigrants, often went unpaid despite building the railroad largely by hand.
Despite these problems, the railroad ultimately did what Lincoln envisioned when he enabled the federal government to back the ambitious project. The railroad united the nation. It changed conceptions of space and time by enabling a trip from coast-to-coast, which has previously been a months-long and perilous journey, to take less than a week. The transcontinental railroad was responsible for the sprouting of more than 7,000 towns at depots and water stops, according to the Union Pacific. And finally, the railroad, by 1880, was carrying more than $50 million annually in freight, a reality that helped propelled the United States on a trajectory to becoming the most powerful economy in the world.
And it all started with a law passed by federal government and signed by President Lincoln.


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Entrepreneur, tv personality
Ayesha Curry's cousin Mark Robinson is close friends with Canadian rapper Drake.
Ayesha Alexander
"Good food has the power to make the moment."
Ayesha Curry Biography
Entrepreneur, tv personality (1989–)
Ayesha Curry is a TV personality and entrepreneur known for hosting a Food Channel program and her culinary products. She is married to NBA superstar Stephen Curry.
Who Is Ayesha Curry?
Born in Canada in 1989, Ayesha Curry moved to North Carolina as a teenager and pursued an acting career out of high school. After marrying NBA player Stephen Curry in 2011, she channeled her love for cooking into a blog and YouTube channel. Tapped to host her own program on the Food Network in 2016, she has also branched out by authoring a cookbook, opening multiple restaurants and launching a cookware line.
Ayesha Curry attends Glad Let the Love Live On Friendsgiving on November 17, 2017 in Los Angeles, California.
(Photo: Vivien Killilea_Getty Images for Glad Products Co.)
What is Ayesha Curry's Net Worth?
Thanks to her array of business interests, which include her cookware line, cookbook, TV programs and endorsements, Ayesha Curry was estimated to have a net worth of $16 million in 2017. Furthermore, that burgeoning portfolio caught the attention of Forbes, which named her to its "30 Under 30" list that year.
Culinary Businesses
Cooking Shows
In 2016 Curry began hosting her own cooking show for the Food Network. Initially called Ayesha's Homemade and later rebranded as Ayesha's Home Kitchen, the program showcases the busy mom whipping up meals for her family, with her famous husband and children known to surface.
In 2017 Curry was named a co-host for the third season of The Great American Baking Show, though the program was pulled from the air after a judge was accused of sexual misconduct. She has also served as a judge on the Food Network shows Chopped Junior and Guy's Grocery Games, and showed off her skills on The Rachael Ray Show and Good Morning America.
Cookware and Home Delivery
After producing her own brand of aprons and olive oil, Curry in 2017 launched an eponymous line of cookware that included kitchen standards like pots and pans, as well as more distinct items like a bacon grease jar.
That year she also debuted her meal kit delivery service, Homemade, designed to appeal to families with its kid-friendly options and coloring books.
Cookbook and Recipes
In September 2016, Curry published her first cookbook, The Seasoned Life. A New York Times best-seller, the book is comprised of more than 100 of the author's favorite recipes, including salt-baked branzino, Asian pear salad and homemade granola. The Seasoned Life also features contributions from her husband.
Websites and Channels
Curry's career as a culinary and media personality began after she gave birth to her first child in 2012. The following year, she launched her Little Lights of Mine blog and YouTube channel to share her love for cooking and other activities that brought light into her life.
Little Lights of Mine eventually evolved into goInspo, an interactive community she says is "dedicated to people who passionately live, love, share and inspire." Additionally, she runs her own website, a hub to promote her recipes, products and other endeavors.
Instagram and Twitter
Along with her professional presence online, Curry posts plenty of adorable baby and family photos for her followers on Instagram and Twitter. And while not known to be combative or overtly political, she hasn't shied away from the sort of posts likely to draw backlash. In one instance she tweeted, "Everyone's into barely wearing clothes these days huh? Not my style. I like to keep the good stuff covered up for the one who matters," which prompted replies that she was being judgmental.
In 2017 she was drawn into President Donald Trump's Twitter orbit after her husband openly questioned whether he would visit the White House as part of his team winning the NBA championship. After the president tweeted that the invitation was withdrawn, she responded with an eye-roll emoji.
Romance and Marriage to Stephen Curry
Ayesha Curry first met her husband, NBA MVP Stephen Curry, at age 14, while both were members of the Central Church of God in Charlotte, North Carolina. Although they bonded over a shared love of Canadian candy — Steph lived in Toronto while his father finished up his own NBA career — Ayesha was not allowed to date in high school.
Their romance ignited a few years later, while Ayesha was living in Los Angeles and Steph, a hotshot college basketball player, was in town for a sports awards show. She soon moved back to Charlotte, close to where Steph was attending Davidson College, and the two married in their hometown on July 30, 2011.
Ayesha and Stephen Curry's Children
The Currys had their first child, Riley Elizabeth, in July 2012. Riley became a media sensation after crashing her dad's postgame press conference in May 2015, in which she waved at reporters and ordered others to be quiet.
At the time, Ayesha Curry was well along with pregnancy No. 2; she gave birth to a second daughter, Ryan Carson, in July. After announcing that little Curry No. 3 was on the way in February 2018, she delivered son Canon W. Jack on July 4, 2018.
Height and Ethnicity
Ayesha Curry stands 5'8", giving her some headway toward fitting in with her 6'3" husband and his basketball-playing brother and buddies. Her mother is Jamaican and Chinese and her dad is of Polish and African-American ancestry, leading to her Canadian friends good-naturedly referring to her as the "United Nations."
Ayesha Disa Alexander was born on March 23, 1989, in Ontario, Canada, and grew up in the Toronto suburb of Markham. Her father, a musician, took her name from the Stevie Wonder song "Isn't She Lovely," about the legendary singer's daughter.
Curry was inspired by kitchen activity at a young age; with her mom running a salon out of the basement, Curry would watch her babysitter prepare Trinidadian curry and roti, and then bring the food down to customers. She was also influenced by her surrounding neighborhood, with scents of Indian, Ethiopian, Greek and Chinese food wafting from every corner.
Curry was 14 years old when her family uprooted from Canada to resettle in North Carolina.
With her stunning looks, Curry moved to Los Angeles after high school to pursue a career in Hollywood. She earned guest spots on several TV shows, including the Miley Cyrus-headlined Hannah Montana, and landed a starring role on a drama called Whittaker Bay, which endured for eight episodes in 2008. Curry abandoned her career after an appearance on the sitcom Good Luck Charlie in 2010, though she later surfaced in an episode of the sports-themed Ballers, as herself.
After experiencing the culture shift from Canada to the American South, Curry has settled into life on the West Coast with her family in San Francisco.
She says shared religious faith keeps the bond strong with her husband; as emblematic of the busy, modern family, they watch a live stream of their North Carolina church on Sundays. She also enjoys watching several TV shows, naming How to Get Away With Murder, Black-ish and American Horror Story as some of her favorites.
Curry has served as an ambassador for No Kid Hungry, which aims to end childhood hunger, and has also partnered with Michelle Obama and Team FNV to promote healthy eating choices.
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Professional basketball player Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors was the first person to be named Most Valuable Player by unanimous vote in NBA history.
Professional basketball All-Star Kyrie Irving helped the Cleveland Cavaliers win their first NBA championship before moving on to play for the Boston Celtics and the Brooklyn Nets.
Brett Somers was a TV actress and personality perhaps best known for her appearances on Match Game, the top game show during much of the 1970s.
Carla Hall
Carla Hall is a chef and entrepreneur who is a former contestant on 'Top Chef' and co-host of 'The Chew.'
Chrissy Teigen is a model and popular Twitter personality. She has also co-hosted such TV shows as 'Lip Sync Battle,' 'FabLife' and 'Bring the Funny.'
Lilly Singh is a YouTube celebrity, famous for her channels 'IISuperwomanII,' 'SuperwomanVlogs' and her New York Times bestselling book, 'How to Be a Bawse.'
Television broadcaster Robin Roberts rose to prominence in the 1990s as the host 'Sportscenter' and as a guest reporter on 'Good Morning America.' In 2005, she was hired as a full-time co-anchor of the morning news program.
Evan Spiegel is the co-founder and CEO of Snap Inc., named for its flagship product, the photo- and video-sharing app Snapchat.
Celebrity chef Rachael Ray has hosted Food Network shows, authored lots of cookbooks, and has her own nationally syndicated television talk show, Rachael Ray.


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Peter Pasetti (1916–1996) was a German stage, television and film actor. He played a number of leading roles in post-Second World War productions such as the operetta film A Night in Venice (1953). From the late 1950s he appeared increasingly on television.

Filmography

Film
 The Girl from Barnhelm (1940) - 2. Offizier
 Venus on Trial (1941) - Pg. Pasetti (uncredited)
 Der Herr vom andern Stern (1948) - Minister
 Die kupferne Hochzeit (1948) - Per
 Du bist nicht allein (1949) - Michael Dieffenbach
  (1950) - Hans Wiegler
 Sensation in San Remo (1951) - Valenta
 Homesick for You (1952) - Kurt Hellwig
 A Night in Venice (1953) - Coramello
 Open Your Window (1953)
 Jonny Saves Nebrador (1953) - Lt. Col. Dacano
 The Red Prince (1954) - Johann Orth
 Dein Mund verspricht mir Liebe (1954) - Dr. Peter Waldenegg
 Girl with a Future (1954) - Achmed Spiro
 Clivia (1954) - Juan
 Three from Variety (1954)
 Verliebte Leute (1954) - Manfred Böttcher, Ingenieur
 Der Frontgockel (1955) - Oberleutnant von Flitsch, Flieger
 Spielbank-Affäre (1957) - Dr. Busch
 Time of the Innocent (1964)
 The Pacifist (1970) - Commissario
 Und Jimmy ging zum Regenbogen (1971) - Fedor Santarin
  (1977) - Gaspardi
 Smaragd (1987) - Siggi Ronca

Television
 The Time Has Come (1960, TV series) - Lwawrence Hudson
 Am grünen Strand der Spree (1960, TV miniseries) - Peter Koslowski / Ettore da Babiena
 Spätere Heirat erwünscht (1966) - Harald Baum
 Alexander Zwo (1973, TV miniseries) - Anthony Baxter
 Derrick (several episodes of the long running police detective TV series)
 Teufels Großmutter (1986, TV series) - F. H. Heindl

References

Bibliography
 Goble, Alan. The Complete Index to Literary Sources in Film. Walter de Gruyter, 1999.

External links

1916 births
1996 deaths
German male television actors
German male stage actors
German male film actors
Male actors from Munich
20th-century German male actors
Deaths from cancer in Germany

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Jean-Claude Poitras: Fashion and Inspiration A Must-See Exhibit
Angela Fusco
From October 24, 2019 through April 26, 2020, Montreal's McCord Museum will be hosting Jean-Claude Poitras: Fashion and Inspiration exhibition. Having acquired pieces over his prolific career, dating back to the 1970's, the museum is also showcasing one of a kind sketches and designs. The audience is taken through the lifelong journey of this creative genius. From the fashion designer's early childhood memories, to his muses and cinema inspirations. It also highlights his countless travels across the world. The exhibition allows the public a chance to really see what the designer's inspirations are.
Poitras' association with the Catholic Church inspired his early "monastic chic" collections. He siad: "Attending mass was like watching a fashion show". Double breasted black fur coats were the foundation of what later became his renowned outerwear pieces. He later discovered the glamour of Hollywood and rapidly began to incorporate formal attire into his designs, inspired by muses like Jean Harlow and Marlene Dietrich. Poitras, a travel enthusiast, looked for inspiration across every corner of the world, which he also displayed through various collections as an expression of love for cultural diversity.
Draping women in luxurious fabrics for over three decades, Poitras gave Quebec women their very own simplistic yet elegant style. Drawing on the femme fatale image, Poitras claims: "I have no interest in making women look pretty… they should look strong with style and panache".
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I have a website that has slipped very badly in Google rankings. I will admit I am getting very frustrated by it. Weekly visitors to the site has dropped from over 200 weekly to single figures and those that click through to buy my services has died.
Before Google withdrew support for Macromedia Flash my website typically ranked on page one for keywords and I was getting good value enquiries a week and converting about one in three. Because of Google's decision, the site was re-written using JQuery, (and before you suggest another re-write, please note that I am happy with JQuery and the fundamental appearance of the site). But about a year after the JQuery re-write the rankings and the visitor numbers plummeted.
I know things need to change. I am planning to replace all of the main slider images with transparent PNGs (see sample attached), changed the background to something more low-keyand remove the thumbnails. I am also planning a much simpler home page with main category group headings, probably "Portraiture and Weddings", "Commercial", "Events", "Everything Else", and new intermediate sub-menu pages for each category. I know it needs HTTPS.
Please examine the structure of the website, especially main and gallery pages, metatags and contact page (as I am being pestered with bot-generated spam messages), and include consideration of Captcha software, HTTPS and anything else you feel needs addressing.
You must take into account the European General Data Protection Regulations which come into force on 25 May 2018. I cannot include anything that falls outside those regulations.
Please, bearing in mind that I am a photographer with my own commercial studio, highly rated within my immediate community, and that my client base is a mixture of local business mainly for domestic clients and commercial business for clients from local to worldwide, also report on my social media presence and how I can best improve it. What must I do daily, weekly, etc. My main social media presence is on Facebook, which is again dwindling in effectiveness, and I have a "bare-bones" Instagram presence which needs populating.
I have been on Twitter in the past but have withdrawn because of trolling. I am not planning to rejoin.
I was a paid member of Linkedin, but have gone back to basic membership as I could see searches were not showing serious commercial activity.
I am spending far too much time now chasing business and not enough time productively behind the camera. Having said that my income is stable, but my ROI has fallen. That needs to change.
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The biggest downside to the Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art's latest exhibit, "Dogs: Faithful and True" (through Aug. 6), is that you can't bring your own dog to it.
Oh, I know it would be a disaster if such canine restrictions were lifted and pups were empowered to stroll through the museum's handsome galleries. But it's difficult to engage with the artifacts, photographs and other dog-centric artworks without wanting to reach down and pet a furry friend.
Even seeing some on video would have been nice.
The core exhibit explores the role of dogs as workers, heroes and companions in the American West. Famous and semi-famous pooches mentioned or seen include Balto (who, we learn here, should have shared more credit with Togo for delivering diphtheria antitoxin to Nome), and, closer to home, Bobbie the Wonder Dog, who was lost in Wolcott, Indiana, yet found his way back to Silverton, Oregon.
The openness of the gallery space doesn't give the exhibition a clear through line, which makes it less coherent but not less interesting. Even without structural guidance, the tiny carved ivory figures from an unknown Inupiaq artist stand in stark contrast to the nightmarish Rick Bartlow's "Night Dog" pastel. Gilbert "Magu" Lujan's joyful buddy-buddy painting "Stylin' in Santa Fe" and the funk art of Roy De Forest help broaden the range of styles, while the straightforward "Cattle Dog: Mookie" reminds that a straight-on photograph of a handsome dog brings its own simple pleasures.
There are also a few interactive opportunities. Kids can pack a dog's saddlebags, and there's a dog-breed touchscreen program and a photo op with a dogsled.
Even more so than previous mainstream-appeal Eiteljorg shows such as "Guitars," though, your experience of "Dogs" will largely depend on which day you go. That's because the schedule is fairly packed with supplemental programming.
On April 8 and May 13, for instance, Smiling Dog Photography will offer a workshop on taking pictures of your pet, while on May 12, an artist will help you learn to paint an acrylic portrait of your pet. April 8 brings Iditarod dogsled musher Karen Land in for a talk. On May 13, you can adopt a pet from Indy Humane's Pet Adoption Wagon. May 19 is Dog Trivia Night.
Oh, and your dog won't be left out completely. Furry friends are invited to this year's Summer Under the Sails concert series behind the Eiteljorg along the canal. Those free events run 6-8 p.m. on Wednesdays in June and July.


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Aerogramme Writers' Studio	 13 May 2015
Publication Opportunities for Writers: June and July 2015
Over 40 publication opportunities for both established and emerging writers.
Please check the relevant websites for all terms and conditions.
McSweeney's Quarterly
is currently accepting unsolicited submissions of fiction and non-fiction. There are no style restrictions and McSweeney's are keen to discover and nurture new and developing writers, but writers should be aware that the response time can be fairly lengthy.
Paper and Ink Zine
is seeking submissions for a forthcoming issue on the theme Childhood. It accepts short stories, poetry, flash fiction, memoirs and more up to 1500 words Submissions close 1 June.
is a quarterly print and online publication. Submissions for its 17th issue on the theme Accommodation close on 1 June. They are seeking flash fiction (up to 1000 words), short fiction (up to 3000 words), and creative non-fiction (up to 3000 words), as well as poetry and art.
welcomes fiction, non-fiction, and poetry submissions, as well as proposals for Points South and feature articles. Submissions for the Fall 2015 issue close on 1 June.
Literary Journal of the Kurt Vonnegut Memorial Library
is accepting submissions for its fourth annual issue. The theme is social justice. The journal accepts submissions of poetry, creative non-fiction, short fiction, original artwork, and/or photography related to the theme. The deadline is 1 June.
NonBinary Review
is a quarterly interactive literary journal that joins many stories around each issue's theme. The editors invite authors to explore each theme in any way that speaks to them including rewriting a familiar story from a new point of view, mashing genres together or writing a personal essay about some aspect of the selected theme. NonBinary review is currently accepting submissions for issue six on 1001 Arabian Nights close on 1 June.
Fourteen Hills
is edited by graduate students in the creative writing program at San Francisco State University. It is committed to presenting a diversity of experimental and progressive work by emerging and cross-genre writers. Submissions close 1 June.
Big Issue Australia
is currently considering submissions for its fiction issue. Previous editions have featured, among others: Christos Tsiolkas, Frank Moorhouse, Alice Pung and Cate Kennedy. Stories must be no longer than 2500 words and the writers can be based anywhere in the world. Closes 1 June.
Synaesthesia Magazine
is an online literary and arts publication that aims to engage writers and artists in an exploration of the senses, publishing photography, artwork, poetry, short stories and creative nonfiction. It sets set a theme for each issue, and encourage a multi-sensory response to each theme. Submissions for the Atlas themed issue open in June.
Gigantic Sequins
is a black & white print journal based in Philadelphia. It publishes fiction, non-fiction, poetry, comics and book reviews. The next reading period opens on 1 June.
Black Warrior Review
publishes poetry, fiction, nonfiction, and art by Pulitzer Prize and National Book Award winners alongside up-and-coming writers. Stories and poems appearing in Black Warrior Review have been reprinted in the Pushcart Prize series, Best American Short Stories, Best American Poetry, New Stories from the South, and other anthologies. Submissions reopen on 1 June.
Ploughshares
reopens to submissions in June. Writers are asked to include a short cover letter citing major publications and awards, as well as any association or past correspondence with a guest or staff editor.
Vignette Review
is accepting submissions for its premiere issue. The editors are seeking short, evocative fiction that detail delicate moments in time. Stories should be told in medias res and should not exceed 900 words. Vignettes should be standalone scenes from short stories, as short stories are standalone chapters from novels.
Writing Pittsburgh
will focus on Pittsburgh's neighborhoods as a defining and transformative feature of the city and surrounding areas. The editors are seeking pitches for stories that show change over time; that feature vivid characters; and that have something important to say to a national audience. The book will include at least ten original narratives, each focused on a different neighborhood. Writers whose pitches are accepted will receive $1000 upon publication. Closes 12 June.
Fifth Wednesday Journal
is open to submissions for its Fall 2015 issue. The journal accepts fiction, poetry, creative nonfiction, essays and black-and-white photography. Submissions close 15 June.
is a semiannual publication established in 1972. It is looking for the best new writing available, leaning toward the unconventional, and accepts a variety of genres: experimental, satire, literary, translations, and contemporary. The current reading period closes on 15 June.
BorderSenses Literary and Arts Journal
seeks to provide a venue for emerging and established writers and artists from the U.S.-Mexico border area and beyond. They seek poetry, fiction, non-fiction and book reviews in both Spanish and English from every corner of the world. Submissions for volume 21 close on 15 June.
Puritan: Frontiers of New English
is an online, quarterly publication based in Toronto. They publish new fiction, poetry, interviews, essays and reviews. Submissions received before 25 June will be considered for the fall issue.
Virginia Quarterly Review
publishes poetry, fiction and non-fiction. While they have a long history of publishing accomplished and award-winning authors, Virginia Quarterly Review also seeks and supports emerging writers and submissions from writers based anywhere in the world are welcomed. The next reading period opens on 15 June.
Critical Flame
is now accepting submissions of book reviews and critical essays on fiction, verse and non-fiction titles. Essays should be at least 1200 words. Closes 20 June.
Bellevue Literary Review
seeks high-caliber, unpublished work, broadly and creatively related to the themes of health, healing, illness, the mind, and the body. Submissions close on 30 June.
Buffalo Almanack
is an online quarterly journal of fiction, photography and literary criticism. It welcomes submissions for new and established writers. New issues are released quarterly and submissions are open throughout June.
publishes essays, commentary, interviews, fiction, reviews, opinion pieces and columns and its contributors include established literary identities as well as the newest emerging talent. Submissions are accepted throughout June.
Saturday Evening Post's Great American Fiction Contest
is open to stories between 1500 and 5000 words in length. Entries should in some way touch upon the publication's mission: celebrating America, past, present, and future.The winner will receive US$500 and be published in the January/February 2015 edition of the magazine. Entries close 1 July.
Blueshift Journal
is a new publication launched in 2014 by a group of young writers. Submissions of poetry, prose and art for the journal's third issue are open until 1 July.
The Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction
founded in 1949, was the original publisher of classics like Stephen King's Dark Tower, Daniel Keyes's Flowers for Algernon, and Walter M. Miller's A Canticle for Leibowitz. It features short fiction, reviews and humour pieces by writers and cartoonists. Submissions reopen 1 July.
Stockholm Review of Literature
is an online publication that seeks to publish superlative literary fiction, poetry, essays and art, and undertakes to promote the writers and artists that produce it. Submissions received by 5 July will be considered for its eighth issue.
is a biannual journal containing of poetry and prose from both well-known and new writers. Each volume is themed around one short phrase/prompt that the editors find particularly compelling. How you choose to interpret the prompt is entirely up to you. Submissions are open until 19 July.
Litro Magazine
publishes short fiction, flash/micro fiction, non-fiction (memoir, literary journalism, travel narratives), and original artwork (photographs, illustrations, paintings) based on the designated monthly theme. Works translated into English are also welcome. Submissions are close on 25 July for the September issue which carries the theme Missed Connections.
visible ink
is a yearly anthology of new writing and art based in Melbourne. It aims to showcase emerging writers and artists from all over Australia, featuring poetry, short stories, non-fiction, art, photography, comics and more. This year's theme is encounters. The word limit is 2000 words. Submissions close 27 July.
Sugar House Review
is an independent, semiannual poetry magazine based in Salt Lake City. The editors aim to publish "good poetry, no matter where or who it comes from." They are looking for an array of styles, from narrative to abstract to form. Closes 31 July.
Stoneboat Literary Journal
is an independent biannual publication that seeks to publish quality fiction, non-fiction, memoir, poetry, artwork, and graphic literature. It aims to showcase outstanding and diverse work from both emerging and established artists. Submissions for the Fall 2015 issue close on 1 August.
Post Road
publishes twice yearly and accepts unsolicited poetry, fiction, nonfiction, short plays and monologues and visual art submissions. Submissions for the Spring issue close on 1 August.
Chattahoochee Review
is seeking submissions for its Fall/Winter 2015 double issue with a special focus on Migration. Literal and figurative explorations of the theme are welcome. Submissions are open until the issue fills (or until 15 September).
Wrong Quarterly
is a London-based literary magazine showcasing prose from both British and international writers. Its aim is to provide an inclusive platform for emerging writers worldwide. The Wrong Quarterly accepts fiction up to 6000 words and non-fiction up to 5000 words.
Storychord
publishes one story, one image and a one-song soundtrack – each by a different, underexposed artist – every Monday for a collaborative, multi-media storytelling experience. Writers may submit short fiction up to 4000 words via email and should include a short bio with any recent or upcoming publication credits and your website link.
Literature on Lockdown
is a series from The Missouri Review that showcases nonfiction pieces by people who have taught writing in prison or were formerly incarcerated and are writing. Contributions are also invited for the magazine's Working Writers Series.
Hippocampus Magazine
accepts unsolicited submissions of memoir excerpts (a self-contained portion of a larger, book-length work), personal essays and flash creative nonfiction or a work of creative nonfiction in an experimental format. Hippocampus Magazine prefers previously unpublished work, but will entertain submissions that have appeared elsewhere.
Florida Review
publishes fiction, literary non-fiction, poetry, graphic narrative, interviews, and book reviews. There is no word or page limit, though they prefer prose that is between 3 and 25 manuscript pages.
Triptych Tales
publishes stories that take place in our here and now, or something very close to it. The editors like mainstream, fantasy and science fiction, but don't want space operas or high fantasy: 'Think The Twilight Zone or Flowers for Algernon or Robert Sawyer's The Terminal Experiment or the Newford stories of Charles De Lint, rather than Isaac Asimov's Foundation series or The Lord of the Rings trilogy'. Stories do not have to be speculative but they should contain elements common to speculative fiction.
Empty Mirror
is now accepting essays, reviews, articles, and interviews. EM's original focus was the Beats and poetry, but it has also expanded the conversation to other types of literature, film, music, and art.
White Review
is a quarterly arts journal published in print and online. The journal was conceived as an arts and literary journal specialising in artistically or educationally meritorious works of new or emerging artists and writers. Print submissions, besides poetry, should be a minimum 1500 words in length.
is an independent, monthly magazine based in North Carolina that publishes personal essays, short stories, interviews, poetry and photographs. All contributors are paid (up to $1500 for fiction) but the magazine receives over 1000 submissions per month, meaning responses can take three to six months.
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18 May 2015 / 8:36 am
Thanks for including Hippocampus in your list!
I'd like to advertise the Wells Festival of Literature Poetry and short story competitions. How do i do this?
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About the Committee on the Exercise of the Inalienable Rights of the Palestinian People
A/AC.183/SR.269
Original: English
Committee on the Exercise of the Inalienable Rights
of the Palestinian People
Summary record of the 269th meeting
Held at Headquarters, New York, on Friday, 14 February 2003, at 3 p.m.
Temporary Chairman: Mr. Riza (Under-Secretary-General and Chef de Cabinet of the Secretary-General)
Chairman : Mr. Fall ................................................................................................... (Senegal)
Adoption of the agenda
Statement by the Under-Secretary-General and Chef de Cabinet of the Secretary-General
Statement by the Chairman
Report by the Chairman on developments since the previous meeting
Draft programme of work of the Committee
Developments in the Middle East peace process and the situation in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including Jerusalem
Statement by the Permanent Observer for Palestine
The meeting was called to order at 3.10 p.m.
1. The agenda was adopted.
2. The Temporary Chairman invited the Committee to consider nominations for the posts of Chairman, Vice-Chairman and Rapporteur of the Committee.
3. Mr. Zackheos (Cyprus) said that the Committee's programme of work for 2002 had been successfully implemented, and that its current composition should be maintained in order to ensure the same high level of performance in 2003. He therefore wished to propose Mr. Fall (Senegal) for re-election to the office of Chairman, Mr. Rodríguez Parrilla (Cuba) and Mr. Farhâdi (Afghanistan) for re-election to the two offices of Vice-Chairman and Mr. Balzan (Malta) for re-election to the office of Rapporteur. He also wished to express appreciation to the Secretary-General for his untiring efforts to achieve a comprehensive, just and lasting settlement of the question of Palestine and to establish peace in the Middle East on the basis of Security Council resolutions.
4. Ms. Ndhlovu (South Africa) seconded the nominations.
5. Mr. Fall (Senegal), Mr. Rodríguez Parrilla (Cuba), Mr. Farhâdi (Afghanistan) and Mr. Balzan (Malta) were elected by acclamation.
6. Mr. Fall (Senegal) took the Chair.
7. Mr. Riza (Under-Secretary-General and Chef de Cabinet of the Secretary-General), speaking on behalf of the Secretary-General, congratulated the Chairman and members of the Bureau on their unanimous re-election to the leadership of the Committee. The current situation between Palestinians and Israelis remained extremely dangerous. The world should not fall into the trap of imagining that it could not get any worse; it easily could. Already, the human cost of the crisis had been appalling. Since September 2000, more than 3,200 people had lost their lives — the great majority of them Palestinians, but also many Israelis. Thousands more on both sides had been wounded, again preponderantly Palestinians. Deplorably, the majority of the victims had been civilians, many of them children.
8. Stifling closures and curfews, extrajudicial killings, arbitrary detentions, house demolitions, continuing settlement activity and the often excessive use of force by Israel had only added to long-standing Palestinian anger and resentment. At the same time, cruel and devastating terrorist attacks against Israeli civilians, including suicide bombings, had revived old fears. Because of that spiral of action and counteraction — because of that pervasive climate of recrimination, retribution and deep mutual distrust — the reserves of good will that had existed a decade ago seemed to have been virtually exhausted.
9. Still, there was a way out. A broad consensus had emerged on the need for a two-State solution. The "road map" that had been drawn up by the Quartet — the United States, the European Union, the Russian Federation and the United Nations — aimed to help realize the vision, set out in Security Council resolution 1397 (2002), of two States, Israel and Palestine, living side by side in peace. The "road map" was intended to achieve a settlement founded on the terms of reference of the Madrid Peace Conference of 1991, the principle of land for peace, Security Council resolutions 242 (1967) and 338 (1973), agreements previously reached by the parties and the initiative of the Saudi Crown Prince Abdullah, which had been endorsed by the Arab League at its Beirut summit in March 2002. The road map was performance-based and hope-driven, with clearly defined phases and realistic time lines and target dates. Its implementation would end the occupation that had begun in 1967, establish an independent, viable and democratic Palestine within three years, bring hope to Palestinians and ensure security for Israelis. It should settle not only the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, but also promote peace in the broader region, including the Syrian-Israeli and Lebanese-Israeli tracks.
10. Achieving that objective would of course require great patience and tenacity on the part of all involved. One key factor would be the willingness of Palestinians and Israelis to take parallel steps in the security, institution-building, humanitarian and political areas. Indeed, progress in any one of those areas was heavily dependent on progress in the others. Moving ahead in tandem offered the most promising path away from the current impasse and towards a reactivation of the political dialogue. The Quartet stood ready to facilitate that process. Ultimately, however, the parties themselves had to summon political will, show good faith and demonstrate a readiness to make the painful compromises that would fulfil the mutual obligations outlined in the "road map".
11. An important factor would be Palestinian reform. Efforts in that direction had already begun and should be viewed as part of the broader framework of steps outlined in the "road map." He urged the Government of Israel to support that Palestinian-driven process by creating conditions that would lead to the normalization of Palestinian life. In particular, Israel should expedite the withdrawal of its troops from Palestinian areas occupied since September 2000, immediately freeze all settlement activity, end the practice of house demolitions, lift restrictions on the movement of people, goods and essential services and disburse in full revenues owed to the Palestinian Authority. Israel should also abide fully by its obligations under international humanitarian law, especially the Geneva Convention relative to the Protection of Civilian Persons in Time of War (Fourth Geneva Convention).
12. Palestinian groups for their part should unconditionally cease all terrorist acts, and the Palestinian Authority should do everything in its power to combat terrorism. As he had said repeatedly, attacks that targeted civilians were heinous and morally repellent, regardless of whether their perpetrators saw them as reprisals for acts by the other side.
13. International help remained vital. The Palestinian people were in dire need of humanitarian assistance and emergency relief. The Palestinian economy had suffered a catastrophic decline. United Nations agencies, including the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Assistance, the World Food Programme, the United Nations Development Programme and the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), would continue their efforts. UNRWA remained the main provider of basic services to more than 3.9 million registered Palestine refugees. Commissioner-General Peter Hansen and his staff were helping to deliver those services in extremely difficult circumstances, often at risk to their own lives. UNRWA was currently facing an especially severe financial crisis. Unless the international community provided immediate assistance, the emergency operations of UNRWA in the West Bank and Gaza could come to a halt by the end of March. He called on donors to contribute generously in a time of acute hardship.
14. 14. For his part, he wished to reassure the Committee of his deep personal commitment to working with all concerned for a comprehensive, just and lasting settlement. His Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, Mr. Terje Rød-Larsen, would continue to work closely with the parties. The outlines of a comprehensive, just and lasting peace in the region were clear. But peace could not be imposed on the parties. Nor could a lasting solution be found by force. It must be achieved through a political process that took the legitimate aspirations of both peoples fully into account. The Committee had an important role to play as common efforts towards that long-sought goal continued. He wished it every success in its sustained and dedicated efforts.
15. The Chairman , speaking as the representative of Senegal, expressed his gratitude for the Committee's renewed confidence in Senegal, which he viewed as an incentive to pursue with increased fervour its work in, advocating and promoting international recognition of the inalienable rights of the Palestinian people to self-determination, national independence and sovereignty. He also paid tribute to his fellow officers for their dedication to the Palestinian cause and expressed gratitude for their assistance. Aware of the Secretary-General's concern over the deterioration in the living conditions of the Palestinian people and the unprecedented humanitarian crisis it had triggered in the Middle East, he endorsed the Secretary-General's sound proposal to deploy a credible multinational force or international observers to break, for once and for all, the destructive cycle of violence and horror in that tormented part of the world.
16. The Committee urged the members of the Quartet — the United States of America, the Russian Federation, the European Union and the United Nations — to redouble their efforts to ensure the effective implementation of the "road map" with a view to transforming into reality President Bush's vision, endorsed by the Arab Peace Initiative adopted at the Arab League Summit held in Beirut and contained in Security Council resolution 1397 (2002), of two States, Israel and Palestine, living side by side within secure and recognized borders. The Committee would continue to work tirelessly to mobilize international public opinion to remove the obstacles to peace with a view to bringing about the resumption of the Israeli-Palestinian peace negotiations. He wished to pay tribute to the vital role played by non-governmental organizations and civil society in mobilizing political support and economic assistance for the Palestinian people. The Committee's draft programme of work for 2003 contemplated greater cooperation with such entities, as well as parliaments, the media, universities and women's groups.
17. The past year had witnessed the pursuit of the intifada, in `reaction to the provocation and the humiliation inflicted on the Palestinian people. The Committee was deeply distressed by the illegal and unacceptable acts imposed on the Palestinian people and the Palestinian Authority by the Hebrew State, in flagrant violation of the letter and spirit of the Geneva Convention relative to the Protection of Civilian Persons in Time of War and in disregard of international humanitarian law. Against that backdrop, the United Nations had the obligation to continue assuming its responsibilities towards the Palestinian people until such time as their rights to self-determination, national independence and sovereignty were fully restored in accordance with the relevant Security Council resolutions. In that connection, greater resources must be allocated to promoting the economic, social and cultural development of the future State of Palestine. The Committee was firmly committed to working with all the principal actors to seek a negotiated solution; given the historic, geographic and cultural links between the Israeli and Palestinian peoples, there was no alternative to peaceful coexistence.
18. In conclusion he wished to pay tribute to Yasser Arafat for his courage, indomitable faith and qualities as a statesman, which had enabled him to resist, with great tranquillity, all the physical and psychological suffering deliberately and unjustly imposed on him by Tel Aviv. He as Chairman and the Committee members renewed their solemn commitment to continue to recommend to the General Assembly and Security Council any initiative for the peaceful attainment of the inalienable rights of the Palestinian people and to listen carefully to non-governmental organizations and civil society. He placed great hope in the imminent adoption of the peace plan elaborated by the Quartet, which he urged to work towards the convening of a Middle East peace conference that would give birth to the free and sovereign State of Palestine.
19. Ms. Barghouti (Observer for Palestine) said that it would not be easy for the Chairman to carry out his duties in the light of the deteriorating situation in the occupied Palestinian lands and the occupation in general; however, she was confident that, under his leadership, major successes would nonetheless be achieved with the full backing of his own and many other countries. Her delegation would do its utmost to ensure that the Chairman was given all the necessary support and cooperation to that end. She also wished to express appreciation to the Division for Palestinian Rights for its excellent work, and to the Secretary-General for his efforts, which reflected his personal commitment to a just and lasting settlement of the question of Palestine and to achieving both the inalienable rights of the Palestinian people, including independence and sovereignty, and peace in the Middle East. Her delegation also looked forward to working with the Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs to bring about an independent Palestine.
20. The Chairman noted the overwhelming support of the General Assembly for the four resolutions submitted to it by the Committee. The General Assembly's vote had made clear the importance attached by the vast majority of States to achieving a comprehensive, just and lasting settlement of the question of Palestine and had reaffirmed the fact that the responsibility of the United Nations concerning the question of Palestine would not end until all aspects of the question were settled.
21. On 29 November 2002, he had met with members of the Steering Committee of non-governmental organizations established at the United Nations International Conference of Civil Society in Support of the Palestinian People to brief them on the mandate of the Committee and its work with civil society worldwide. The members had in turn informed him of their own activities and initiatives in support of the Palestinian people and suggested ways of improving cooperation and coordination between the Committee and civil society.
22. On 20 December 2002, the Security Council had met to consider the agenda item entitled "The situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question". On that occasion the Syrian Arab Republic had introduced a draft resolution by which the Council would, in particular, condemn the killing by the Israeli occupying forces of several United Nations employees and demand that Israel should comply with its obligations under the Fourth Geneva Convention. Following discussion, the Council had voted on the draft, which had received 12 votes in favour and two abstentions, but had not been adopted because of a negative vote by a permanent member.
23. On 13 January 2003, he had addressed a letter on behalf of the Committee to the Permanent Representative of Greece, whose country currently held the presidency of the European Union, expressing the Committee's sincere wish to see the useful dialogue established between the Committee and the delegation of the European Union in 1997 continue to develop and strengthen over the following six months.
24. On 30 January 2003, he had addressed a letter to the Secretary-General expressing the Committee's position regarding the closure by the Israel Defense Forces of Hebron University and Palestine Polytechnic University. Such action was deemed by the Committee to constitute flagrant and illegal acts of collective punishment. He had accordingly requested the Secretary-General to bring the matter to the attention of the international community, and had urged the Secretary-General to use his good offices with the Government of Israel in order that the situation would be redressed and the two universities reopened without delay.
25. If there were no other comments, he would take it that the Committee wished to take note of the information he had presented.
26. It was so decided.
Draft programme of work of the Committee (A/AC.183/2003/CRP.1)
27. The Chairman , introducing the draft programme of work for 2003 contained in document A/AC.183/2003/CRP.1, noted that section I summarized the resolutions adopted at the fifty-seventh session of the General Assembly concerning the respective mandates of the Committee, the Division for Palestinian Rights and the Department of Public Information.
28. Under section II of the draft programme dealing with priority issues, he drew attention to paragraphs 8, 9 and 10, in which the Committee expressed the view that its programme of activities made a valuable contribution to heightening international awareness of the inalienable rights of the Palestinian people, stressed the need for continued support to the political process, and referred to the importance of cooperation and coordination between the Department of Public Information and the Division for Palestinian Rights.
29. The activities of the Committee and the Division for Palestinian Rights, outlined under section III, included action taken to promote understanding of the Committee's objectives, organize meetings and conferences, enhance cooperation with civil society, develop the United Nations Information System on the Question of Palestine, and implement the Division's publications programme.
30. The draft programme of work of the Committee for 2003 (A/AC.183/2003/CRP.1) was adopted.
31. The Chairman said that several important events had taken place since the previous meeting. At the same time, the situation on the ground remained extremely serious and the humanitarian crisis was becoming more grave with each passing day. He invited the Observer for Palestine to take stock of the situation and explain the Palestinian position.
32. Ms. Barghouti (Observer for Palestine) said that there were regrettably no positive developments to report on in the period. The Palestinian people continued to suffer from the wrath and brutality of the occupying forces and every aspect of life had been affected by the Israeli military campaign. The return of the Likud government to power had only strengthened the hand of the Israeli right wing against the Palestinian people and the Palestinian Authority.
33. The implementation of the Quartet's Road Map and peace efforts continued to be delayed and even obstructed, and peace efforts, such as the London Conference convened by Prime Minister Blair, continued to be undermined. The Palestinian people under Israeli occupation continued to suffer extreme hardships, including further loss of life, injury and destruction at the hands of the occupying forces, including colonial settlers. The total number of Palestinians killed by the Israeli occupying forces since September 2000 had surpassed 2,100 martyrs.
34. During the same period, the occupying Power had continued and even intensified its wanton destruction of Palestinian homes, properties, vital infrastructure and agricultural lands. In addition, the Palestinian economy had also suffered gravely as a result of the occupying Power's continued imposition of the severest restrictions on the movement of persons and goods, including for medical and humanitarian purposes, throughout the Occupied Palestinian Territory. Twenty-four hour curfews continued to be imposed on the Palestinian civilian population, and in recent weeks several Palestinian universities and radio and television stations had been subjected to military closures. The imposition of such forms of collective punishment by Israel not only hampered normal Palestinian activity, but had also greatly hindered the work of United Nations agencies and humanitarian organizations providing assistance to the Palestinian people. Such restrictions had also seriously obstructed the functioning of the Palestinian Authority, including obstruction of the holding of the Palestinian general election that had been scheduled for January 2003.
35. The constant Israeli military siege on the Occupied Palestinian Territory had further deepened the dire humanitarian crisis being faced by the Palestinian people. That tragic situation could only continue to deteriorate with the ongoing perpetration of Israeli crimes against the Palestinian people, in serious violation of international law and international humanitarian law.
36. Although it was difficult to be optimistic about the near future, she remained hopeful that the international community would intensify political efforts towards bringing an end to the Israeli occupation, which was the root source of all the strife and misery, and towards the achievement of a final and peaceful settlement, including the establishment of the independent State of Palestine, with East Jerusalem as its capital.
The meeting rose at 3.15 p.m.
This record is subject to correction. Corrections should be submitted in one of the working languages. They should be set forth in a memorandum and also incorporated in a copy of the record. They should be sent within one week of the date of this document to the Chief, Official Records Editing Section, room DC2-750, 2 United Nations Plaza. Any corrections to the record of this meeting and of other meetings will be issued in a corrigendum.


► Do you duplicate 'Do not duplicate' keys?
If we are not already familiar with the property, and if we can't solidly confirm the keys belongs where you say it does, then under the Business and Professions Code of California, Section 6980.54, the duplication of "Do Not Duplicate" keys is prohibited.
However, If we know you are authorized (by written authorization), you would need to provide a valid photo ID, and sign a form with the necessary information required by California state law.
► Can you reprogram my car key?
Currently we can program most keys for General Motors, Ford, Dodge, Toyota, Honda, and more. However european models such as Mercedes Benz, BMW, Jaguar, etc… can only be programmed by their respective dealers.
► My key is really worn out, can you make me a new one?
It all depends on how much wear is on the key. In most cases we can decode the key's combination, and cut a new one to factory depths. However, some keys can be too worn out to read. For that reason we don't offer a guarantee on any key we make from a worn out original.
► I lost my car key, can you make a new one?
Yes. When doing so, according to California Penal Code Section 466.6, the law requires that any locksmith making a motor vehicle ignition key, other than a duplicate, shall obtain certain information from the vehicle registration and driver's license of there person requesting the key.
► What does re-key a lock mean?
Simply put, we change the combination of tumblers in your existing lock so they will match the cuts on a new key, rendering your old key useless.
► Can you get me back into my car if the keys are inside?
Yes, we can open most vehicle models. Call us for more information.
► Why should I use a locksmith instead of a hardware store?
Since most hardware store employees are not licensed locksmiths, they are limited in the services that can provide. Locksmiths are licensed and trained professionals in the field of lock maintenance and security.
► Is it important to have a licensed locksmith?
Yes. A locksmith license is required to be an operating locksmith, or a locksmith in the employ of a locksmith shop, in the state of California. In order to get a license an applicant submits to a mandatory criminal history check through the Department of Justice and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
► Do you have 24-hour services?
Our business hours are Mon-Fri, 9am to 5:30pm. Saturday, 10am to 3pm. We can run emergency calls outside of our normal business hours, but there will be an additional $25 After Hours service fee added to the regular service charge.
► What is lock bumping?
Lock bumping is the technique of tapping a specially cut key into a lock in just such a way as to bypass its security. It's been around for many years, but, thanks to the internet, has come to light as a major security risk for homes and business. We offer a variety of products with features specifically designed to prevent lock bumping.
► Do I need the most expensive locks?
Not all locks are created equal. A lock that cost you $10 may hold your door closed, but it might not have he durability of the lock that cost $100, and that lock may not have the security features of the lock that cost $200. The answer to that really depends on many variables such as budget, the type of lock you are looking to buy, and most importantly what you are trying to secure.
► How can I have my locks replaced?
You can give us a call. If you are providing the locks then we can send a technician out to replace your locks for you. We also have a brick an mortar shop where you can view and inquire about our locks on display. Once you've selected the locks you want, we can install them.
► My key broke in the lock, what do I do?
If you key has broken off in your lock and the door is unable to open. We can send out technician to remove it. If the door happened to be open, and the lock is able to be removed, the best course of action would be to bring the lock to our store, and we can remove the broken key for you.


It is a combination, which will cause your character and life to be full of contradictions, making it very difficult for other persons to understand you, or for you to take advantage of circumstances. You will have a generous benevolent nature, but will never get the credit you deserve for your kind actions. You will have an exceptionally strong will, but one leaning to obstinacy of purpose in the face of difficulty or opposition.
You will have very considerable ambition but not one that can easily fit in with the plans of others. For this reason it would be best for you to avoid partnerships of all kinds and not be afraid of being a "long wolf' among your fellows. You will follow either of two sides in the realm of thought, one the absolute contradiction of the other. You may become either a skeptic or an unbeliever in all matters of religion or the direct opposite, namely more or less fanatical in your fervent devotion to some creed or rule of conduct.
In whatever you do, you will be intense in all your emotions and desires, in fact too much so for your own happiness or material success. Your life is also likely to be a strange contradiction. If you are a skeptic or materialist in the early part you will most probably by the extreme opposite in the latter half, and vice versa.
In any case, you may expect strange experiences, but those leaning more to the mysterious unexplainable or fatalistic than to anything on the ordinary plane.
You will have many secret enemies and face at times calumny and scandal; no matter what position you may raise to their will always be the danger of underhand attacks against you. For this reason it would be well for you to be well insured against loss, also against accidents of all kinds. You are likely to have unusual experiences in both home life and marriage and sadness or trouble in connection with relatives on your own side or that of the family you many into. Your best friends or companions will be more or less out of the ordinary or engaged in uncommon occupations.
You should be careful of becoming despondent or feeling that you are misunderstood. Be content to be "a Daniel" to stand alone if necessary for your ideals, remembering if you do not get your reward in this life that in the eternity that lies beyond the adjustment of things will come.
You will either be unusually strong or you will be the reverse. If on the strong side, you will have superabundant energy and great "staying" power, but the general rule of the combination under which you were born governing the 8th, 17th or 26th of August is, that some mysterious psychic influences control the lives of such persons.
If born on anyone of these dates the very thoughts of others, if antagonistic to you, could make you ill. In such a case you will be inclined to have peculiar sicknesses, not easily cured by ordinary methods. Doctors with even the best intentions will be liable to prescribe the wrong treatment.
The colors you will feel you have an affinity with will be all dark and somber shades, especially those of dark purple, black and the deep shades of sapphire blue.
Your "lucky" jewels are black diamonds, dark sapphires, black pearls and all dark stones.
The most important or climacteric years of your life will be the 4th, 13th, 22nd, 31st, 40th, 49th, 58th, 67th, 76th and the 8th, 17th, 26th, 35th, 44th, 53rd, 62nd, 71st and 80th.
You will be much attracted to persons born on the series of "fours" and "eights" in any part of the year, such as the 4th, 8th, 13th, 17th, 22nd, 26th or 31st.
You will have to exercise great caution in all money transactions. You will not be able to trust others. You will be likely to be robbed or defrauded by servants or inferiors. To be successful you should keep your business affairs very much to yourself, and in your own hands. You are likely to make money by investment in old established concerns, also in dealing with land, houses, mines and minerals.


Anjali Thomas Bohlken, Assistant Professor at the Sam Nunn School of International Affairs at Georgia Tech, will visit the United Nations University Institute on Computing and Society (UNU-CS) to present her research on the collective understanding of the key drivers of formalization as well as of the knock-on effects of formalization on citizens' welfare and political accountability.
Across the developing world, many citizens must rely on informal providers rather than the government to gain access to basic amenities such as electricity, housing, and water. In turn, getting citizens on the state's grid when it comes to these services has the potential of not only boosting government revenue but also of increasing citizens' welfare and of strengthening the social contract between citizens and the state. Yet, the question of how such formalization can be achieved has been underexplored and the effects of such formalization have not been rigorously examined. Our study seeks to address these gaps through the use of a field experiment in Mumbai, India. Specifically, our study will assess the effects of complementary interventions that target two types of costs associated with the formalization of water access amongst slum residents: bureaucratic engagement costs and political mobilization costs. These interventions will be implemented by local NGOs and will be randomized across 140 slum colonies across Mumbai. Through this study, we seek to advance our collective understanding of the key drivers of formalization as well as of the knock-on effects of formalization on citizens' welfare and political accountability.
Anjali Thomas Bohlken is an Assistant Professor at the Sam Nunn School of International Affairs at Georgia Tech. Prior to this, she was Assistant Professor in the Department of Political Science at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, Canada. She obtained her Ph.D. from New York University in 2010.
She is the author of the book "Democratization from Above: The Logic of Local Democracy in the Developing World" published by Cambridge University Press (2016) which focuses on the establishment of village level democratic institutions in India. She is also the author of several articles and book chapters focusing on questions surrounding democratic accountability, dynastic politics and the link between economic conditions and ethnic violence. Currently, she is working on a series of projects focused on the politics surrounding the implementation of public programs for infrastructure provision in India. She is also working on a project on water access in Mumbai's slums funded by UK's Department for International Development. Her work has been cited in several news outlets including "The Guardian", "The New York Times", "Vox", "The Hindu: Business Line", "Live Mint" and the "Wall Street Journal blog".


VJMCharites have been helping the Disaster Victims who are help less due Natural Disasters in Jogjakarta,Indonesia,Ciamis,West Jawa and now in Padang A 7,6 RS Earthquake has struck off the coast Padang in West Sumatera, Indonesia it struck Cities and district like Padang, Pariaman, Agam, and around. It happened on September 30th, 2009 at 5.16 PM followed by a second 6,2 RS earthquake at 5.38PM, it was less than a month after the West Java Earthquake. It damaged houses, infrastructures and several buildings collapse. Hundreds of people died, thousands injured and some still trapped inside the rubles. The houses are in rumbles and people shattered and traumatized of entering into their houses or building fearing another following earthquake will happen again.


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Did I ever tell you about the time my son almost broke his nose?
As often and as many sports as he plays, I guess it was really just a matter of time; although that still doesn't prepare you to watch it happen.
His head snapped to the right, his glove-less hand went up to his face and he fell to the ground. Not wanting to be the one to overreact, I forced myself to stop moving towards him. For a second, time stood still; the players and coaches frozen.
And then the scream came and it was game on.
I'm still not really sure how it wasn't broken; it had doubled in size by the time I peeled his fingers away and when he woke up the next day, he looked like a mole emerging from hibernation with his eyes tiny slits on his face.
Hold on, though.
This post isn't actually about my warrior baseball player and the time he almost broke his nose. It isn't about the panic that parents feel when they see their kids get hurt or how we would trade places with them in a second.
This is about sportsmanship.
My son's teammates and the players from the opposing team took a knee while my son was down. They stood and clapped when he stood to walk off the field, holding an ice pack to his nose.
This isn't actually about the sportsmanship of those young ball players.
This is about the sportsmanship of adults.
Several adults from the other team ran out onto the field at the same time that I did. One of the opposing team's base coaches identified himself as a firefighter as he knelt down next to my son, took his face in his hands and recommended we head to the ER. Parents from both teams ran to get us ice, helped pack up our bags and carried them to the car. My son's coach forwarded me a text from the opposing coach a day later, in which he asked how my son was doing.
Fall ball season has long been over and we're now in the middle of the spring season; yet I still think about those moments and how they left such an impression on me. I'm not sure why I feel so touched by having witnessed other grown adults care so much about the welfare of my offspring.
If that kind of respect can leave that much of an impact on us as adults- think about the impact it can have on our kids.
Good sportsmanship isn't born. It isn't created by a coach or a parent preaching to a player about acting a certain way.
Good sportsmanship is learned by watching. Watching professional athletes, watching coaches, watching our own parents, watching our teammates.
Come on, you know it's true (as we watch our kids dabbing and flossing EVERYWHERE).
Growing up in the world of long distance running, there was this unwritten rule about sportsmanship. It was about acknowledging that at the end of the race, you had both run the same distance and her legs were as dead-ass tired as yours. It meant that if your competition collapsed and you were still able to hobble, then you helped her get up and hobble too. It meant that in those hobbling moments, it didn't really matter who was helping whom.
This exact scenario played out more times then I can even remember with one particular competitor. We never trained together; we trained to race each other. She was often my main focus of competition, as I'm sure that I was hers. Yet we still helped each other up.
In between the moments of respect that we passed back and forth, I was watching my coach, my parents, my teammates do the same. I was watching them stand with her coaches, parents and teammates. I was watching them shake hands, show concern, exchange congrats. I was watching my coach acknowledge her talent and work ethic with respect. Now don't think this meant we weren't competitive. We were number one in the state my senior year; competitiveness ran strong in our blood.
Yet so did respect for our competition.
So it's not just about telling your children to line up and shake hands with their competition at the end of the game. It's not just about yelling to the team to take a knee when someone gets hurt.
It is about showing them how to do it.
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New housing unit to help homeless veterans in the CSRA
by: Ashli Doss
Posted: Dec 6, 2016 / 07:15 AM EST / Updated: Dec 6, 2016 / 07:15 AM EST
Augusta, Ga (WJBF) – This time next year some homeless and at-risk veterans in Augusta will have a new place to call home. Tuesday, the Charlie Norwood Uptown VA Medical Center will break ground on a new housing complex.
The VA reached a lease agreement with Freedom's Path LLC and the Augusta Residence Partnership to renovate and operate three historic buildings.
Ninety eight new units will provide permanent affordable housing for veterans and their families. The complex will also offer supportive services to eligible veterans.
"There's no secret that here in Augusta we do have a homeless problem. These were buildings that were being underutilized so it's great that we were able to allow developers to come in and actually rebuild the buildings to give it a better use," Chief of Construction, Kigwana Cherry said.
Construction is set to be complete December 2017.
Tuesday's ceremony begins at 1p.m. at Charlie Norwood Uptown VA Medical Center's auditorium.


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Remove QuickTime from Windows Immediately To Avoid New Security Threats
Administrators and users should uninstall QuickTime from all Windows-based systems following the discovery of two vulnerabilities in the software that Apple has stopped supporting.
By Jeffrey Schwartz
The Department of Homeland Security's U.S. Computer Emergency Readiness Team (US-CERT) issued an alert last week advising all users to remove QuickTime from their Windows-based systems now that Apple is no longer issuing security patches for it. The alert came on the heels of an advisory from security vendor Trend Micro, which issued an urgent warning regarding two vulnerabilities in QuickTime for Windows. Mac users are not affected.
Though QuickTime for Windows isn't as widely used these days as it once was, there's a good chance the vulnerabilities could impact more users than those at risk of last week's BadLock threat, particularly those with older PCs. In many cases, IT organizations may have already removed Quicktime.
Trend Micro's Zero Day Initiative for QuickTime for Windows is one of a few such urgent warnings from the company, joining Windows XP and Oracle Java 6 "as software that is no longer being updated to fix vulnerabilities and subject to ever increasing risk as more and more unpatched vulnerabilities are found affecting it," explained Christopher Budd, the company's global threat communications manager, in a blog post warning of the potential exploits.
"Both are heap corruption remote code execution vulnerabilities," Budd explained. "One vulnerability occurs when an attacker can write data outside of an allocated heap buffer. The other vulnerability occurs in the stco atom where by providing an invalid index, an attacker can write data outside of an allocated heap buffer. Both vulnerabilities would require a user to visit a malicious Web page or open a malicious file to exploit them. And both vulnerabilities would execute code in the security context of the QuickTime player, which in most cases would be that of the logged on user."
No known active attacks have resulted from these vulnerabilities but the only way to protect Windows systems from potential attacks or other Apple QuickTime vulnerabilities is to uninstall it right away, he added, noting both vulnerabilities have a CVSS 2.0 score of 6.8 (on a scale ranging from 1-10). Apple has published instructions on removing QuickTime for Windows. However, if you've ever uninstalled software, and presumably you have, it's no different than removing any other application from Windows, and takes no more than a minute. Did you remove yours yet?
Jeffrey Schwartz is editor of Redmond magazine and also covers cloud computing for Virtualization Review's Cloud Report. In addition, he writes the Channeling the Cloud column for Redmond Channel Partner. Follow him on Twitter @JeffreySchwartz.