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Herbie Hancock – Receives Honorary Doctorate
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Herbie Hancock (left) and NEC Jazz Studies Chair Ken Schaphorst. Photo © Eric Antoniou.
Legendary jazz composer/performer and 14-time Grammy award-winner Herbie Hancock was at New England Conservatory on Sunday, May 20, 2018 to receive an honorary doctorate as part of the 147th Commencement ceremony in NEC's Jordan Hall.
Approximately 265 students graduated from NEC's degree, diploma, and certificate programs with Bachelor of Music, Master of Music, and Doctor of Musical Arts degrees, as well as Graduate Diploma and Artist Diploma. Esteemed faculty-member John Heiss, who is celebrating his 50th year of teaching, was the keynote speaker at the 2018 Commencement.
Honorary doctorates were presented to four distinguished musicians.
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Herbie Hancock, a 14-time Grammy award-winner and legendary jazz composer and performer. Born in Chicago, Hancock was a piano prodigy, performing with the Chicago Symphony at age 11. His career began after being discovered by Donald Byrd and, shortly thereafter, he joined the Miles Davis Quintet; he later made appearances on Davis' groundbreaking In A Silent Way and Bitches Brew, which heralded the birth of jazz-fusion.
After leaving Davis, Hancock put together a new band called The Headhunters and, in 1973, recorded Head Hunters, which became the first jazz album to go platinum. The winner of multiple Grammy Awards, he also won an Academy Award for his film score 'Round Midnight. His 2007 tribute album River: The Joni Letters won the 2008 Grammy Award for Album of the Year, only the second jazz album ever to win the award, after Getz/Gilberto in 1965.
Recently named by the Los Angeles Philharmonic as Creative Chair For Jazz, he also serves as Institute Chairman of the Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz.
Joseph L. Bower, NEC Lifetime Trustee and leader in general management at Harvard Business School (HBS). Bower joined the Board of Trustees in 1986, serving as Vice Chair from 1992 to 2003. He became a member of the Board of Overseers in 2004 and has been a devoted NEC Life Trustee for over 13 years. A leader in general management at HBS for 54 years, he is an expert on corporate strategy, organization, and leadership. Bower served as Senior Associate Dean at HBS, was on faculty of Harvard's Kennedy School of Government, and founded the General Manager Program in 1995.
Edgar Albert Meyer, Jr., MacArthur Award and Avery Fisher Prize winning bassist, multi-instrumentalist and composer. Hailed by The New Yorker as "The most remarkable virtuoso in the relatively un-chronicled history of his instrument," his uniqueness in the field has been recognized by numerous awards, including a 2002 MacArthur Award, and he is the first bassist to receive the Avery Fisher Career Grant (1994) and the Avery Fisher Prize (2000). Meyer performs and composes frequently for music festivals around the world, including Santa Fe, Aspen, Tanglewood, Caramoor, Chamber Music Northwest, and Marlboro. He is an artist member of the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, a visiting professor of Double Bass at the Curtis Institute of Music.
Peter Lyman Row, a member of NEC's faculty since 1973, who is receiving this award posthumously. Row studied sitar and rudra vina in India, earning the Bachelor of Music, Master of Music, and Doctor of Music degrees from the Prayag Sangit Samiti. He performed as a solo recitalist throughout North America and India, making numerous concert, radio, and television appearances. A former president of the Northeast Chapter of the Society for Ethnomusicology, Row is widely published, and he lectured about Indian music across the U.S. and abroad. He was also a research associate at the Harvard Graduate School of Education and served as a consultant on Asian music for the Smithsonian Institute. Row served as Dean of New England Conservatory from 1983 to 1990 and Provost from 1990 to 1996 and from 2000 to 2004.
About New England Conservatory
Celebrating its 150th anniversary, New England Conservatory (NEC) is recognized internationally as a leader among music schools, educating and training musicians of all ages from around the world. With music students representing more than 40 countries, NEC cultivates a diverse, dynamic community for students, providing them with performance opportunities and high-caliber training by 225 internationally-esteemed artist-teachers and scholars. NEC pushes the boundaries of making and teaching music through college-level musical training in classical, jazz and Contemporary Improvisation. It offers unique interdisciplinary programs such as Entrepreneurial Musicianship and Community Performances & Partnerships that empower students to create their own musical opportunities. As part of NEC's mission to make lifelong music education available to everyone, the Preparatory School and School of Continuing Education delivers training and performance opportunities for children, pre-college students and adults.
Founded in Boston, Massachusetts in 1867 by Eben Tourjée, NEC created a new model of conservatory that combined the best of European tradition with American innovation. NEC is at the center of Boston's rich cultural history and musical life offering concerts performed in NEC's renowned venue Jordan Hall. Alumni go on to fill orchestra chairs, concert hall stages, jazz clubs, recording studios and arts management positions worldwide.
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The Misfits Dog Rescue
Adoption and Foster Application
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Precious ~
Precious we given to the Misfits dog rescue because she had become paralyzed and her owner had a full time job and was not able to take care of her. We took her to 3 specialist all who said she would never walk again, even if they performed an expensive surgery. Dr. Brubaker stood alone, when he professed she would someday walk again. She was adopted by Katherine Hughe with the understanding that her paralysis was a permanent condition. Christmas Day, One year later, We received n email with a movie attachment on Christmas day, 2016. Precious can now walk!!!
Please follow this link to view the KRDO Precious interview.
http://www.krdo.com//news/colorado-springs/disabled-puppy-walks-again/237196541
Lucy ~
It has been 10 months since our Little Miss Lucy first experienced freedom. Lucy was deaf from infected ears, blind and was having babies every 6 months. It didn't take long to realize that Lucy had a breathing problem; a visit to Dr Brown confirmed that she had asthma so she was started on medication immediately. She still breaths loud and labored, at night when she is sleeping she is more like a baby elephant snoring, lol but her lungs are clear, in Dr Brown's words " This is as good as we can hope for". Dr Brubaker did 3 surgeries on Lucy's ears, she still has to have warm compresses on her ears everyday, she knows the routine and I think it feels good, her bark is distorted perhaps from being unable to hear. When Lucy first went to see Dr Roberts for her eyes she had a 90 minute exam, at the end he took me to the computer and pointed out several things on the exam and his statement was always the same "This does not happen to a five year old dog" at the end he told me that Lucy was probably 9 or 10 years old and had been blind for a very long time. One of her eyes had a cataract the other had an injury that would be challenging to repair. Before her surgery I tried to take her on a walk but it was much too scary for her, now that she can see she loves her walks, she wants to be on my lap or beside me and gives kisses. All those years of being deaf, blind, asthmatic, having babies every six months Lucy came out the winner, she made it out thanks to Sue and The Misfits Dog Rescue; she now has her vision thanks to all the Misfits supporters' whose hearts she touched, it brings tears to my eyes when I think of what you all did for this little girl. Here is a little girl who had so much love to give but no one to return it, now that she has her vision she has the ability to see my hand signals as she has a sister who is deaf, her other brothers and sisters are also puppy mill survivors; she eats good food, she is safe, she has a soft bed to sleep in, right beside me, she has a yard to run in, she is happy and she is loved everyday. ~ Lucy's Mom.
Peaches ~
Peaches came to us with several serious and immediate needs, although her previous family tried everything based on vet visits, they were finally advised to euthanize her. We were contacted and wanted to save her if we could!! She was (and still is) severely underweight with numerous physical problems needing ongoing medical attention as a result of having distemper as a puppy, undetected and unfortunately she was not vaccinated or treated! Her jaw is missing bone, is deformed and most of her teeth were growing up and out horizontally in her gums, causing pain and infection, we instantly got her in for a dental and ~24 teeth were pulled. She also suffers from neurological disorders and although continues to be painful, the vet said she is more than likely used to it so the pain is normal for her. We provide her with natural calming med's when it gets too unbearable or uncomfortable for her to help her relax and get rest. She currently has an infection in her liver, and suffers from a condition called Mega esophagus. We can treat it and manage it, we follow specific guidelines and eventually may be able to get her a special chair and other necessary accessories to aid in her safety but it's not curable. Mega esophagus is defined as the muscles of the esophagus fail and it cannot propel food or water into the stomach. (Similar to a balloon that has been inflated several times and then hangs limp.) The result is that ingested food sits in the esophagus within the chest cavity and never makes it to the stomach. The most serious complication is that digestive fluid/food will at some point pool in the esophagus which generally results in aspiration of digestive fluid/food, leading to pneumonia. (Aspiration Pneumonia is a frequent complication.) We are doing several things (a lot of trial and error at this point) to help her gain weight, feeding her several times a day, blending up her wet food, adding veggies and fresh meat (add calories) and because of her jaw issues, it's much easier for her to get nutrition when it's in liquid form . She also takes her medication in food shaped as meatballs. She takes liver medication, antibiotics, an acid reducer daily and has routine blood work done to monitor her situation.
Sadly, we are told she will not have a long life, she's suffered so much for a 1.5 year old puppy and we want to give her a great life no matter how many days are left. She loves playing with the other pups in foster care, she gives as many kisses as you'll let her, she enjoys her daily walks, her treats, her tail never stops wagging, she loves all people and other animals… this sweet Misfit is simply a ray of sunshine!
Peaches was adopted and past away one year past this publication. May she rest in peace.
Nugget ~
We had a call about a dog who was a stray out in the country. A family brought the dog into their yard where it had been living for a while. They said it stunk too bad to let it into the house. Crusader, Cathe Gugliardo raced to his rescue. The rest of the crusaders where doing an adoption event at a Wag-n-Wash in Highlands Ranch at the time. Cathe drove a couple hours windows rolled down so she could breathe. When she showed up with the dog he looked to be a middle sized dog, it was impossible to tell what kind. He immediately created an audience. The groomers at the Wag-n-Wash took him in the back and began working on him. We all watched from behind the glass. As they shaved him down some minor injuries were revealed. His coat came off in big chunks of matting, some laden with feces. Before long we were able to discover it was a boy! He is a Maltese mix! The groomer shouted out "eureka! There's a gold nugget under there!" We named him. " Nugget" and a star was born. Nugget was neutered, micro chipped, given shots and had his teeth cleaned. Soon after, he was adopted. Nugget is no longer a stray, no longer a Misfit. He is in a warm loving household being worshiped for the beauty he is, and always was, underneath it all. Adopted 2016
Liberty, (Libby) ~
Found as a stray and turned into the Denver Animal Shelter.they called us right away because she definitely had behavioral issues. She was timid and aggressive. A lot of dogs are like this in shelter environments, but once they are in a home they calm down and are fine with some time. Not so with Liberty. It was clear she was going to be a hand full. She was people and dog aggressive. She had a strong prey drive and under stress, she was guaranteed to defecate. We sent her to live with a dog trainer for 2 weeks. Heather Hager was generous enough to work with her for free. Even she declared that Liberty was one of her toughest cases. We refused to give up on her. In the beginning she had to wear a muzzle to be around the other dogs. Under constant supervision and direction, Liberty now comfortably lives in a pack. She shares the bed with her foster Mom and other foster siblings, She waits her turn for treats, she is an expert at playing fetch, she goes for walks and runs free at the dog parks. She is still very energetic, but one of the most loving dogs we have ever had. Liberty is currently available for adoption. We are looking for someone who has a lot of time to spend with her and will keep her active. Liberty's before and after transformation was dramatic in appearance, but ASTOUNDING behaviorally. We don't know what horrible things she has endured in her past. But her future is looking jubilant! ADOPTED in June 2017!
Freedom ~
Freedom was also one of my favorite success stories. Although he does not have a shocking before picture, picture this in your head...... The Human Society of the Pikes Peak Region called us on him. He needed rescue or he was going to be put down for aggression. I ( SUE) went to pick him up. He was in a large maybe 8'x4' pen. He stood at the back of it snarling, and bearing teeth. I entered the cage. He defecated spraying the wall. I sat down, turned my back to him, and sat for a while. I showed him that I had treats and tossed him a couple. Not interested. I gave it time, still no improvement. The HSPPR gentleman stood watching shaking his head. I looked up from the floor at him, standing outside the cage and said," I'll take him". He was shocked, almost in disbelief. "Well," I said," He fear pooped. That tells me he's just scared." The attendant left to go get help. Now the problem was how to get him out of there. He returned with not just a slip lead, but one that was attached to a shepherd's hook, and a medium sized kennel. I stepped out of the kennel and watched. He placed the kennel on the floor between him and the dog. After several attempts he managed to lasso the dog. Great! But he still had to get him into the kennel!. Growling snarling and snipping at his intruder. The man pulled the kennel back, and pulled the shepherds hook through it. Now the kennel was again between him and the dog and it was threaded with the slip lead. Standing from the opposite side of the kennel, the man pulled the lead. The dog trashed around, almost joking itself resisting the pull. Then he gave in, and into the kennel he went. The man tide off the slip lead so he could move to the front of the kennel to close it without getting bit. He closed it, and then came around to the front and loosened the lead. Out of breath and with sweat beading on his forehead, he said, "There you go. Good luck. You can bring him back, but we will have to put him down" We put the kennel on a cart and wheeled it to the car. The kennel was in the back seat and I was in the front. After about 30 minutes of driving I pulled over and opened the door. He excited and coward in the back seat quietly. I drove around some more. He grew increasingly curious of me. I pulled into the McDonald's drive through. Now I had his attention. I ordered a double cheeseburger and pulled over again. I offered a price, then another piece. Soon he was in the front seat. We finished off the last of the burger and I started driving again. After 30 minutes, I got a kiss. I pulled over again to where I was to meet a friend. He was already a transformed dog. We went for a walk. I returned home and slowly introduced him to the others. He was over joyed, danced and played with the others. Freedom got his freedom. Shortly after that he was adopted. He now lives happily in his forever home, aggression free. All it takes is love. Here is a quote from his new Mom, ".He is an amazing dog for me!! I have registered him as an emotional support dog, too. He goes everywhere with me. "
On September 21 2015 we lost our beloved Brindle Stafford shire Terrier Rose to cancer. She was a rescue, loved everyone, lived almost seventeen years and was the apple of our eye. When we lost her we decided it would be unfair to adopt another dog right away, because we would always compare that dog to Rose, so we agreed to wait one year before looking for a new best friend. We did a lot of traveling for the next nine months, then one day my wife found this little hairball on the Misfits Rescue website (http://www.misfitcrusaders.com/) and it was love at first sight. It was June 17th 2016 when we finally adopted this mix breed dog by the name of Buttercup, a name which we promptly changed to Stella. She filled the bill of being smart, cute, funny, lovable and cuddly, but she did have a problem with house breaking, that just wasn't going well at all. Then on or about July 26th, my wife received the diagnosis of early stage Breast Cancer and everything came to an abrupt stop. My wife became understandably upset and Stella leaving her mark around the house was not helping the issues very much at all, so I had a brief mental breakdown myself and contacted the rescue about taking Stella back. After a night of rest I had a second thought about Stella and decided I would work through these issues and give her another chance, the look on her very expressive face made me do it and I'm glad we kept the little brat. My wife had her surgery a few days later, was back home the day after and was greeted at the door by Stella who from that day on never left my wife's side, slept with her, sat at her feet or next to her chair and.... She never had another mistake in our house since and turned out to be a blessing in disguise. It's almost as if she knew this was her place, her job and her responsibility to watch over her adopted Mom.
Princess Stella is Home to stay....
While all of our Misfits have stories, most being traumatic and sad, Audrey's stands out. Audrey had been with another rescue for a few months after being found in a dumpster. Yes, a little 7 pound, older Terrier with failing eyesight and hearing dumped like so much trash. She came to the Misfits unexpectedly several months later packed in the back of a plastic crate with 7 other dogs as the other rescue couldn't take care of them anymore. The Misfits couldn't turn their back on these poor pups abandoned again.
The other new pups were not as traumatized as Audrey and quickly found their forever homes. Audrey found a quiet place behind the bathroom sink and wouldn't come out. She would snarl and become feral if anyone or another dog came close to her. But she would eat and even take food out of the Misfit Director's hand. But this was no life for this adorable little pup. She also had 3 large mammary tumors that the Misfit's removed along with several rotten teeth.
A volunteer with the Misfits asked if she could take Audrey into her quiet home. She has two older dogs and hoped that would help Audrey not be so scared. The Director got Audrey into a kennel which was no easy feat. Audrey's first act in her new home was to rip the plumber's glove off her new foster mom's hand and give it a good shaking. Quite a ferocious display from such a little pup!
After she had calmed down and explored she sat down clearly exhausted. The volunteer laid down next to her, talking to her the entire time. It wasn't long before she was getting her head scratched and fell asleep. Audrey quickly calmed down in her new home and the snapping and snarling subsided. In fact, she was becoming an adorable, devoted little lap dog. So, it was time to put her up for adoption.
There was little interest in an older dog with cataracts but one applicant seemed particularly promising. After careful consideration, Audrey was adopted. We thought this was Audrey's happy ending but unfortunately it was not to be. The new adopter called early the next morning and said that we needed to get Audrey. Upon arrival it was clear that something awful had happened as Audrey was hiding behind an end table and was quite distraught. To make a long story short, another dog in the home had attacked Audrey and broken her jaw in three places.
Audrey was rushed to a local vet who helped her with her excruciating pain. Two Misfit volunteers telephoned numerous veterinary clinics to find someone that could perform an emergency jaw surgery on a late Friday afternoon. A vet was secured and Audrey was rushed there so that her jaw could be repaired. She was so scared and in terrible pain. She was taken immediately into surgery and kept over the weekend.
When the Misfits got her out of the hospital Audrey had a large epoxy cast around her entire jaw. It was so difficult for her to eat and drink water. Clearly this was painful for her. It was trying for her foster mother but no one gave up on Audrey. Audrey was trying so hard and just wanted to be loved. Slowly she started to trust again as she recovered.
Then approximately 2 months later someone put in an application on Audrey knowing her current physical disability. The applicants were told all about her and their hearts just melted. They really wanted to adopt Audrey and help her. When they saw her it was love at first sight for all. Audrey got her own home without other dogs. The couple that adopted her took her to their vet who removed the cast and have been working with her on her recovery which will include an additional surgery to repair teeth damaged in the attack. Once Audrey has recovered they are going to explore having at least one of her eyes repaired.
We don't know Audrey's story before she was found in a dumpster. But we know it wasn't good. Then all the trauma she endured afterwards is beyond belief. Yet, this little pup wanted to trust and be loved. She is a survivor. Today, she is loved and spoiled by her new parents who think she is the perfect dog. Audrey is so happy in her new forever home!!
PRINCESS ROO
Princess Roo was an owner surrender because the owner could no longer care for her. Her missing limbs were the result of a birth defect. St. Paws Thrift Store donated $500 towards a wheelchair for her. We collected the rest. She has to be fitted for it by making a plaster cast for a mold. She was adopted and will be spoiled the rest of her life.
Cookie was surrendered to us in real bad shape. She had a level 4 heart murmur, and congestive heart failure. She was 10 years old at the time. Her teeth were either missing or rotten and she was extremely overweight. Her owners were breeding dogs out of a tiny apartment. Cookie had never been outdoors. The windows of the apartment were even covered by sheets. We were able to have her mouth cleaned up and got her on a diet and some heart medication. Shortly after the previous owners demanded they get her back! Obviously we said ,"NO". About a week later there was a knock on my door and yes, I was served! They tried to sue me to get her back! We had to make a couple of court appearances in Denver. We took video of Cookies appearance when we first got her. The Judge almost dropped her jaw! We won! Now, 5 years later, this is Cookie today. Her forever Mom that went with me to do battle in court. Gloria says Cookie is still feisty! She has spent a lot of money on veterinary bills, but Cookie is well worth it all. If only we could have saved the rest of the dogs that lived or are being born in that apartment. We can't save them all. Sigh. ~SUE~
McKenzie Rae
McKenzie Rae was found roaming the streets, looking for food. . She was very pregnant and starving. She ended up having a C-section and was too weak and disinterested to nurse her puppies. We bottle fed all 8 puppies. They all got adopted and went to amazing homes. McKenzie remained ill for a while with a low red blood cell count. She eventually got her numbers up and was adopted. It is more than remarkable to see her today
Ivy was a dog who was going to be put down by a breeder for a bad eye at 2 weeks old. We took her and bottle fed her for over a month. At one point she wasn't doing well and we took her to the Emergency Hospital. Their they said she had a seizure and again recommended we put her down. We took her elsewhere for a second opinion the next day. They agreed to give her some time, and we are so glad we did. We were planning on removing the eye which was suggested by several Veterinarians. Dr. Joel Brubaker, out of Penrose, told us to wait. He thought it would heal. With eye drops and gluing it shut for a while it did! Now she is 65 pounds and 5 months old. Her new Forever Mom somehow managed to get Ivy a gig as ambassador for PackLeash. It's a dog supply Co. They are going to do a photo shoot soon and she will be used for all their advertisement. Ivy is very happy in her new home and goes for many walks and mountain hikes,

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Holy Angel U, Unesco link up for Eco-Literacy
posted September 10, 2019 at 08:20 pm by Rex Arcadio R. San Diego II
The Holy Angel University, in coordination with the UNESCO-Asia Pacific Network for International Education and Values Education (APNIEVE) Philippines, is launching a program that seeks to address climate change by integrating values into the personal lifestyles of today's Filipino.
The keyword is Eco-logical Literacy, which holds a central role in improving the environment, by reducing waste production, and advocating a shift in mindset.
HAU and UNESCO-APNIEVE seeks to accomplish this by partnering with public schools.
The group sought to influence more learning communities by directly engaging the different Schools Divisions in Central Luzon, starting with those based in Pampanga.
Among those targeted for the initial launch are the Schools Divisions of Angeles City, City of San Fernando and Mabalacat City.
APNIEVE has expressed support for Eco--literate programs through training, benchmarking and service-learning in schools.
This includes the engagement of different sector, and the sharing of best practices on sustainable development in HAU, Miriam College and other UNESCO-APNIEVE member institutions.
"We can start in our own little ways, by going micro," said Dr. Alma Natividad, dean of the HAU College of Education.
Globalization has made today's people highly consumeristic and heavily dependent on digital technology, in effect losing appreciation of nature and its processes.
According to Dr. Rhoda Santillan-Tayag, project proponent, to have an Eco—literate lifestyle is a step to reducing the world's issues.
"The problems of the world today are systemic, what we wear, what to eat, thus the need to be practical and minimalistic," Tayag explained. "When we bEco-me Eco—literate, we bEco-me more responsive to the conditions of our environment."
Tayag also suggested the promotion of "meatless days" as a means to address climate change.
"There is a link between meals, deforestation and global warming. Changing our diet can help fight climate change," Tayag shared.
According to a United Nations report, the cattle industry contributed 7.5 Billion metric tons of Carbon Dioxide into the atmosphere annually.
"To understand one's place is to understand one's self," said Tayag. "And to reduce meat consumption is a big step towards realizing this."
According to Dr. Lourdes Quisumbing-Baybay, Eco-Literacy is among the priority goals for UNESCO-APNIEVE to achieve as it is aligned with Education for Sustainable Development.
"Eco-Literacy is also an important component for citizenship education in all sectors," noted Baybay, president of UNESCO-APNIEVE Philippines.
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Tom Hardy picks up another jiu-jitsu title
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Actor Tom Hardy has once again proved that the tough guy he characterises in many of his roles isn't just an act, by winning another jiu-jitsu tournament.
Hardy, best known for roles in the Dark Knight Rises and Peaky Blinders, as well as the title roles in Venom and Mad Max, entered his first tournament in Wolverhampton last month.
One opponent even worried that the actor was going to break his arm from a hold, if he didn't tap out beforehand, with the 45-year-old going on to take gold.
And last Saturday, September 17th, the actor was back in action in another tournament, this time at Oakgrove School in Milton Keynes, not exactly where you'd expect to see the star of the silver screen.
Hardy competes in the tournament. Image: SWNS
He entered the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Open Championship at the tournament and once again the London born actor came out on top.
Sean Rosborough, who sponsored the event, said the organisers found out the Warrior star would be coming to the school a few weeks before the event.
They kept the news to themselves to make sure that there weren't loads of distractions for those competing in the tournament, with members of the public turning up.
Rosborough said: "We found out he was coming probably a couple of weeks before.
"But the organisers kept it to themselves - and didn't want masses of people turning up distracting him from what he was doing.
Hardy has his arm raised. Image: SWNS
"He was brilliant. A lot of people were asking for photos, and coming up to him, and he had no problem with that all.
"The mums were all over him. It didn't bother him.
"We tried not to bother him too much. We didn't pap him to bits. We just tried to keep it as normal as possible for him. I think he had a good time."
He continued: "When he was fighting, he was focused on what he was doing. He's amazing at Jiu-Jitsu."
Hardy's impressive skills probably came from training in the sport during the filming for Warrior, in which he played a boxer who turns his attention to MMA.
Organiser Sean Rosborough praised Hardy's performance. Credit: SWNS
One of his opponents spoke to MK Citizen and it seems like he may have been a bit put off by facing up against Alfie Solomons.
"I was waiting match-side for the semi-final when Tom showed up. I didn't know he was going to be there. And they expected me to remain composed," the opponent said.
"I recognised him straightaway. Everyone knows who Tom Hardy is, don't they? I was shell-shocked. He said 'just forget it's me and do what you would normally do'.
"He's a really strong guy...You wouldn't think it with him being a celebrity."
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Ministry of Agriculture offers technical support in irrigation to farmers under CATS Project
in Agriculture/Fisheries, Business, Environment, PRESS RELEASE
National Programme Officer for CATS, Leanna Romain, President of NEFO, Evans Gooding, and Chief Land Use Officer in the Ministry of Agriculture, Trevor Thompson with farmer Steven Stewart as they assess his farm
With specific focus on addressing the effects of climate change on the agricultural sector, the Ministry of Agriculture is providing technical support in irrigation technology to farmers who are being assisted by the Caribbean Aqua Terrestrials (CATS) Project.
The CATS Project is a regional initiative aimed at building resilience within local communities, by responding to and reducing the impacts of climate change.
In Grenada, particular interest is being placed on proper irrigation practices, as attention is given to the prolonged dry period that is affecting crop production of farmers.
Acting Chief Land Use Officer in the Ministry of Agriculture and Lands, Trevor Thompson, explained that some of the technical support being extended by the ministry will concentrate on water availability and efficient use as a response to climate change.
"The focus on some of the farms will be Rainwater Harvesting to support irrigation systems; others will be on using pumps from the streams to supply water to farms. Because it is a climate related project, we prefer to go with the most efficient Climate Smart Technology with regards to irrigation; preferably drip irrigation, and secondly, we'll try to use solar powered pump, if it's possible," Thompson said.
Two of the effects of climate change are reduced rainfall and higher day time temperature, which haves a direct impact on water availability, especially to farmers.
Thompson explained the importance of the irrigation programme in this particular period.
"The irrigation programme is mainly to provide the equipment, which facilitate the flow of water from the river or the pond, or that is collected from the roof and stored in tanks for use in the field and by the crops. The programme is basically to ensure that the farmers have access to water especially in the dry season. Irrigation is a must right now in Small Island Developing States, if you're going to really produce agricultural produce for the market," he said.
The North East Farmers Organisation (NEFO) is the targeted group under the programme and the National Programme Officer for CATS, Leanna Romain said a total of 7 farmers will receive assistance in that regard.
She said the site assessments done in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture are necessary for the complete analysis of the needs of the farmers.
"We've done baseline studies and questionnaires to just get a brief overview of who the farmers are, where they are located, what kind of crops they plant, information on income etc. So we did that last week, and hopefully that data will be used along with the site assessment to actually capture baseline assessment. The hope or the expectation is that after this site assessment, we could get an idea as to what would be the best suitable design for the farms and also a costing," Romain said.
She spoke of increased income and building of resilience for the farmers under the project.
"The idea is that communities within these areas could one; increase their income through whatever assistance we provide, that's why getting information before the intervention is important. So, we are able to capture what is the current income of the farmers, and the idea is to capture the data to show that their income would increase after having gotten assistance with irrigation, if they manage their water supply properly. The other thing that we hope to achieve is build resilience of the communities, and that simply means whatever intervention we support, it should enable the communities to bounce back after a climate related event," she said.
The implementing agencies of this project are the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARP HA), and the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ).
The CATS project is expected to conclude in 2021. It is being implemented in other Caribbean islands such as St Vincent & Grenadines, St Lucia, Dominica, St Kitts & Nevis, Jamaica and Belize.
The Ministry of Agriculture, Land, Forestry, Fisheries & Environment launched the Caribbean Aqua-Terrestrial Solution (CATS) Programme in November of 2013.
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Mom who threw lavish prom parties accused of ripping off the government
By Christie Ileto
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania -- A Philadelphia mother who sent her son to prom in "blockbuster" fashion was indicted Tuesday for social security fraud.
Saudia Shuler is best known for putting on lavish prom parties. She donates thousands of her own dollars to do it, spending $25,000 on her son's prom two years ago.
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Then this last prom season, she sent 24 deserving students to prom, as well, including a party with a 'Black Panther' movie theme.
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Shuler is also known for her restaurant, Saudia Shuler's Country Cookin.'
But now Shuler has found herself in some trouble. She's facing several charges brought by the federal government.
Prosecutors with the US Attorney's Office on Chestnut Street say, over the last four years, Shuler has been involved in Social Security fraud.
Deputy Chief of Health Care Fraud Beth Leahy said, "There's evidence she defrauded the government and no matter who you are, the government brings charges."
Leahy says, back in 2014, Shuler claimed she was disabled and unable to work, but after Social Security approved the benefits, she continued to operate her restaurant.
"When asked about the quality of life, she said that she couldn't ... cook any meals and that her cousin cooked for her. In reality, Ms. Shuler was running a food take-out business for Country Cookin'," Leahy said.
Shuler's attorney Tariq El-Shabazz says there's no way the charges are true. He says Shuler was sick.
"Ms. Shuler suffered from a stroke and a result of that she was in rehab she was unable to do anything for two-plus years, around the same time she was allegedly perpetrating this particular fraud," said El-Shabazz.
El-Shabazz said his client is a woman who has done nothing but serve her community, and she has no reason to lie to Social Security nor hide anything.
El Shabazz added, "If someone is allegedly participating in and receiving Social Security benefits, disability benefits indicating they can't work, I don't know if they would have a store in their name."
In total, prosecutors say Shuler owes the government more than $36,000. She faces nine charges, including two counts of Social Security fraud.
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By Sheila Millar on June 30, 2020
Posted in Advertising, Privacy
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has for some years targeted deceptive Made in USA claims as an enforcement priority, as we have previously discussed (see our most recent blog post on Made in USA here). Since 1999, the FTC has brought 28 enforcement actions against companies falsely claiming their products were American made. The Commission also sent closing letters to more than 150 businesses after they agreed to remove the offending statements.
Even though Made in USA cases frequently attract FTC scrutiny, no existing federal rule specifically governs such claims, although Congress authorized FTC rulemaking to address Made in USA claims on "labels or equivalent thereof" when it enacted Section 45a of the FTC Act. Instead, the FTC's 1997 Enforcement Policy Statement on U.S.-Origin Claims, and its consent agreements and closing letters offers guidance to marketers about when the Commission views an unqualified "Made in USA" claim may potentially deceive consumers. In the wake of a workshop held last year on such claims, on June 22, 2020, the FTC posted a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that would codify the Enforcement Policy Statement principles for all Made in USA claims.
The proposed Rule would bar companies from making unqualified Made in USA claims unless the company can show that the advertised product satisfies the following three criteria:
1) final assembly or processing of the product occurs in the United States
2) all significant processing that goes into the product occurs in the United States
3) all or virtually all ingredients or components of the product are made and sourced in the United States
The proposed Rule, if adopted, would apply not only to labels, but also to mail order catalog and mail order promotional material, defined to include "any materials, used in the direct sale or direct offering for sale of any product or service, that are disseminated in print or by electronic means, and that solicit the purchase of such product or service by mail, telephone, electronic mail, or some other method without examining the actual product purchased." The proposed Rule would not preempt federal or state statutes or regulations relating to country-of-origin labels, except and to the extent such laws or regulations are inconsistent with the Rule. States whose protections are greater than the proposed Rule's provisions would not be considered inconsistent.
Businesses that violate the Rule's requirements would face civil penalties.
The proposed rulemaking follows publication of a staff report on the FTC's Made in USA workshop, held last fall. Staff noted in the report that consumer research and feedback from thousands of workshop attendees made clear that a large number of consumers expect that products that advertise "Made in USA" are 100% homegrown, including all parts and ingredients.
The Commission vote approving publication of the proposed Made in USA Labeling Rule Federal Register notice was 4-1, but several Commissioners issued dissenting or separate statements addressing whether the scope of the proposed rule was consistent with the FTC's statutory authority under Section 45a.
Commissioner Noah Joshua Phillips dissented and issued a statement in which he voiced the opinion that the proposed Rule overstepped the Commission's authority under this provision, which applies to Made in USA "labels," or "equivalent thereof." Specifically, Commissioner Phillips objected to the addition of mail order catalogs and advertising in the Rule.
Commissioner Christine Wilson approved issuing the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, but agreed with Commissioner Phillips, commenting, "I support seeking comment on this proposed rule, but write separately to emphasize that the decision to issue an NPRM seeking comment does not prejudge the outcome of the process, which must observe the boundaries of our statutory authority." She noted her reluctance to leave to the courts the question of whether the FTC overstepped its statutory authority and highlighted express language in Section 45a limiting application to "labels."
In contrast, Commissioner Rohit Chopra argued that the Rule should have wide reach, including mail order advertising. In fact, he expressed the view that Made in the USA fraud should be subject to "a broader prohibition."
Comments will be accepted on any aspect of the proposed Rule, including the scope of the Commission's authority to issue a rule governing claims that may not constitute "labeling" within 60 days after publication in the Federal Register. As of this posting, the proposal has not been published, but publication is expected soon.
FTC COPPA Settlement with App Developer Highlights Penalty Policy Considerations
By Sheila Millar & Tracy Marshall on June 18, 2020
A recent Federal Trade Commission (FTC) settlement with an online game company that allegedly tracked children illegally highlights some important questions, namely, how should the FTC assess the penalties it imposes for privacy violations, and what is the most effective way to both deter and punish companies for such violations?
The complaint in question was filed by the Department of Justice (DOJ) on behalf of the FTC. It charged mobile game developer Hyperbeard, Inc. and its principals with allowing third-party ad trackers to collect children's personal information without first obtaining verifiable parental consent, in violation of the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act Rule (COPPA Rule). The COPPA Rule requires that websites and online service providers obtain verifiable parental consent before collecting personal information from children under 13. The FTC alleged that Hyperbeard not only knew that children were using its apps, which used animated animal cartoon characters and child-friendly language, but also created products specifically for kids based on the characters. Hyperbeard also neglected to tell its ad networks that the apps were often child-directed and therefore subject to COPPA, according to the complaint.
The proposed settlement, which bars Hyperbeard and its officers from collecting, benefitting from, or using personal information from children under 13, included a civil penalty of $4 million, which was reduced to $150,000 because of Hyperbeard's inability to pay. This amount is less than 4% of the stated civil penalty. While the FTC voted 4-1 in favor of the stipulated final order, the outcome sparked a disagreement between FTC Chair Joe Simons and Commissioner Noah Phillips over penalties. Commissioner Phillips and Chairman Simons both issued statements outlining considerations that should underpin the FTC's approach to remedying and deterring privacy violations.
In his dissent, Commissioner Phillips took a harms-based stance, arguing that the initial $4 million penalty was excessive in relation to the extent of consumer harm caused by Hyperbeard's violations of the COPPA Rule. Phillips decried what he described as a "recent push to heighten financial penalties even where the law permits only equitable relief, without clear direction other than to maximize the amount in every case," which he views as potentially unfair and counterproductive – a position he also took regarding YouTube's settlement with the FTC last September. Chairman Simons addressed Commissioner Phillip's criticisms directly with a statement of disagreement. Simons expressed the view that the $4 million fine was appropriate because, while harm was an important factor, deterrence was the key priority. "If our goal is to make compliance more attractive than violation, we should also consider the cost and effect of the other sanctions imposed in the context of an enforcement action," he wrote.
Protecting privacy and safeguarding sensitive information – particularly where children are concerned – are vital goals of the FTC, and those goals are shared by responsible businesses. But in crafting public policy, it is equally important that penalties for alleged privacy violations are appropriate and consistent. The debate over whether a harms-based or deterrent approach should prevail is not likely to be resolved soon, and is part of a larger conversation about how to balance competing public policy considerations where privacy violations are concerned that is likely to play out in continued legislative discussions as well as within the FTC.
California AG Releases Long-Awaited CCPA Final Regulations
By Sheila Millar & Tracy Marshall on June 5, 2020
On June 1, 2020, California Attorney General Xavier Becerra submitted the final package of regulations implementing the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) to the California Office of Administrative Law (OAL) for approval. The regulations reflect key CCPA compliance obligations for businesses, including specific actions that must be taken to allow consumers to exercise their rights under the law. Substantively, the regulations remain unchanged from the last draft submitted in March of this year. To learn more about the final regulations and what businesses might expect in terms of CCPA enforcement, read our analysis here.
FTC Settles with Digital Game Company Over Allegedly False COPPA Safe Harbor Claims
By Sheila Millar & Tracy Marshall on May 22, 2020
One of the first formal privacy safe harbor programs was created under the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). Put simply, businesses are deemed in compliance with COPPA if they belong to an FTC-approved COPPA safe harbor program and follow the safe harbor program's guidelines. But the FTC takes seriously any false claim about participation in or compliance with any privacy safe harbor program, as Switzerland-based digital game maker Miniclip, S.A. discovered.
The FTC's complaint alleges that Miniclip, a major player in the children's gaming space, falsely claimed participation in the Children's Advertising Review Unit (CARU), despite having its membership terminated by CARU in 2015. Nonetheless, from 2015 to 2019, Miniclip continued to advertise its CARU membership on its website and Facebook games privacy policy page. On May 19, 2020, the FTC announced a proposed settlement order with Miniclip that requires the company to refrain from misrepresenting its participation or certification in any privacy or security program sponsored by a government or any self-regulatory organization, including the CARU COPPA safe harbor program. Miniclip must also supply compliance reports on request from the Commission and create records demonstrating full compliance with each provision of the order for ten years.
Commissioner Rohit Chopra issued a separate concurring statement in which he approved the settlement but called on the FTC to routinely review COPPA safe harbor programs, advocating continuing oversight by the FTC, bans on the ability of safe harbor organizations to generate consulting fees, and mandatory disclosure of documents and information related to members. He also urged that the FTC terminate safe harbor programs "that do not adequately fulfill their oversight requirements." If adopted, however, Commissioner Chopra's recommendation of mandatory disclosure requirements could undermine a fundamental purpose of safe harbor programs: offering a mechanism for companies to review compliance with an independent third party and quickly correct identified deficiencies. Safe harbor programs can avoid the time and cost of regulatory enforcement for both businesses and the FTC, but the participant must make a good faith effort to comply.
Safe harbor programs, such as the EU-U.S. Privacy Shield, the Swiss-U.S. Privacy Shield, and the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Cross-Border Privacy Rules system, are also an important part of the privacy compliance landscape. We have previously reported on FTC enforcement actions against false Privacy Shield claims. The FTC's action against Miniclip once again demonstrates the seriousness with which the FTC treats misrepresentations of participation in safe harbor frameworks, and especially COPPA. At a time when the FTC has solicited comments on possible revisions to the COPPA Rule, false COPPA safe harbor claims may get extra scrutiny. Companies should ensure that their membership in any safe harbor program – not just a COPPA safe harbor program – is current, that they adhere to all relevant safe harbor program guidelines, and that their advertising does not misrepresent the status of their participation.
Federal Agencies Continue Crackdown on Bogus COVID-19 Claims
The COVID-19 pandemic has prompted regulatory agencies to take swift action against companies that falsely advertise their products as treatments for the virus. As we previously reported, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued joint warning letters to seven companies in March for advertising and selling products or services that the agencies allegedly falsely claimed to lessen or prevent COVID-19, in violation of Section 5 of the FTC Act and the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act). That action was followed by a second set of similar warning letters from the FTC to another ten businesses on April 24, 2020 and a third set of warning letters to another 45 companies on May 7, 2020. The letters have been sent to a wide spectrum of businesses making unsupported claims related to COVID-19 therapies or treatments, including manufacturers of air purifiers/sanitizers and water filters, ozone therapy marketers, chiropractors, supplement manufacturers, and businesses offering stay-at-home work opportunities.
The FTC targeted three manufacturers of air purifiers and water filters, EcoShield LLC, John Ellis Water, and Vaniman Manufacturing Co., that the Commission asserted made COVID-19 protection claims not based in science. EcoShield claimed its wearable device "releases chlorine dioxide which is known to protect and disinfect against diseases such as influenza, common colds, bronchitis, tuberculosis, and respiratory infections." Its Facebook ads proclaimed in capital letters that the device was "more effective than a mask" and included hashtags such as #coronavirus #flu #covid19 #covid #WuhanPneumonia #WuhanCoronavirus #coronavirusoutbreak to direct consumers to Ecoshield's social media accounts. John Ellis Water claimed its water filter "removes viruses, toxins, pathogens, and bacteria from your bloodstream" with "UV vapors" that "kill(s) viruses on contact." Vaniman Manufacturing advertised that its air purifier "can greatly help to reduce the spread AND capture the COVID virus in your home or workplace."
In each case, the FTC reminded the companies that
…it is unlawful under the FTC Act, 15 U.S.C. § 41 et seq., to advertise that a product can prevent, treat, or cure human disease unless you possess competent and reliable scientific evidence, including, when appropriate, well-controlled human clinical studies, substantiating that the claims are true at the time they are made. For COVID-19, no such study is currently known to exist for the product identified above.
The FTC also brought its first court case against a business for making false COVID-19 health claims. In its complaint against Marc Ching, individually and doing business as herbal supplement company Whole Leaf Organics, the FTC asserts that the company's Thrive herbal supplement was advertised as able to treat, prevent, or reduce the risk of COVID-19. Ads for the Thrive supplement claimed that it is an "antiviral wellness booster" and "the perfect way to strengthen your immune system against pathogens like COVID-19, the Coronavirus." Thrive's marketing copy also claimed that the supplement is "safe for daily short-term use to combat ailments like the flu, colds, bronchial infections, fungal and yeast-based issues, as well as the coronavirus." As the FTC pointed out, however, "there is no competent and reliable scientific evidence that Thrive or any of its ingredients treats, prevents or reduces the risk of COVID-19."
Because of the urgency of removing fake COVID-19 "cures" from the market, the FTC took the unusual step of asking the United States District Court for the Central District of California for a temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction to prevent interim harm to consumers while it concurrently filed an administrative complaint. The FTC had cause to be concerned that Ching would continue selling his products barring an injunction to stop sale because it was not the first time the government warned him against making unsupported health claims. In November 2019, the FDA sent the company a warning letter for making unapproved new human and animal drug claims for cannabidiol (CBD) products, including cancer-curing claims, contrary to the FD&C Act. The FTC's complaint also included a count alleging false cancer claims, in addition to the false COVID claims, and false proof claims based on the company's statements that the products were scientifically or clinically proven.
At a time when consumers are especially anxious about their health and well-being due to the coronavirus, they can be even more vulnerable to false promises about cures and protection. When a business makes unsupported claims that could adversely affect public health and safety in the short term, the government has a strong incentive to act swiftly and forcefully. As the pandemic continues, the vigorous crackdown by federal agencies on companies purporting to sell treatments for the coronavirus is very likely to continue as well. That should be reassuring to businesses that carefully vet claims to assure they are grounded in both facts and applicable regulatory regimes.
FTC Settles with Fashion Retailer for Record $9.3 Million for Alleged Mail Order Rule Violations
By Sheila Millar on April 28, 2020
Online shopping has taken on greater importance for many people homebound since the coronavirus lockdowns began. And, while many are lounging at home in pajamas and yoga pants, there are still a lot of fashion-conscious shoppers out there anxious to take advantage of bargain prices and speedy deliveries. But how is a stay-at-home fashionista supposed to remain au courant if the clothes she orders are out of style by the time they arrive? The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has something to say about this. The FTC's Trade Regulation Rule Concerning the Sale of Mail, Internet or Telephone Order Merchandise (the Mail Order Rule), requires that companies live up to their shipping promises and, to quote fashion guru Tim Gunn, "make it work" or give customers the option to get their money back. On April 21, 2020, the FTC announced a settlement with California retailer Fashion Nova for $9.3 million, the highest sum ever imposed for violations of the Mail Order Rule, for making assurances about its shipping times that came apart at the seams.
The Mail Order Rule bars sellers from soliciting mail, internet, or telephone order sales unless they have a reasonable basis to expect that they can ship the ordered merchandise within the time stated on the solicitation or, if no time is stated, within 30 days. In the event the company cannot ship the goods, it must offer customers the option either to consent to a further delay or to cancel the order and to receive a refund – not simply store credit or a gift card – within a reasonable time.
According to the FTC's complaint, Fashion Nova made numerous representations about the speed of its shipping. Despite marketing promises of "Free 2 Day Shipping on all U.S. Orders $75 and Up," "Fast Canada Shipping Only $10," and "Fast International 6-10 Shipping Only $15," Fashion Nova failed to deliver the goods. Items were frequently out of stock or materially different from what consumers ordered – for example, a different size, damaged, or used. Moreover, the company failed to provide an expedient way for customers to cancel orders and neglected to issue prompt refunds. The FTC also charged Fashion Nova with making false claims about the speed of its shipping options in violation of Section 5 of the FTC Act.
In addition to the fine, the stipulated order permanently restrains Fashion Nova from making representations about its shipping being faster than 30 days without clearly and conspicuously disclosing, before payment, the date by which the merchandise will be shipped or received.
Even with the inevitable delays caused by increased online shopping during the current pandemic, it is still vital for retailers to ensure they are fulfilling orders in compliance with the Mail Order Rule. Expensive settlements like this one are so last season.
Smart Lock Manufacturer Settles Alleged False Security Claims with FTC
By Sheila Millar & Tracy Marshall on April 14, 2020
Canadian company Tapplock, Inc. sells smart locks to the U.S. market that the company advertised as "sturdy," "secure," and even "unbreakable." Tapplock's assurances that the locks were strengthened with "double-layered lock design" and made with "anti-shim and anti-pry technologies" could be quite an enticement for consumers looking for top-of-the-line connected home security. There was a small problem with Tapplock's claims, however: three researchers hacked into the locks using several methods – one simply by unscrewing the product's back panel in a few seconds. The locks are not so smart after all, according to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), which issued a complaint alleging the company's locks contained vulnerabilities that made them anything but unbreakable.
Tapplock's padlocks are fingerprint enabled and open via a mobile app when the user is within Bluetooth range. The app logs usernames, email addresses, profile photos, location history, and geolocation of a user's smart lock. But researchers found several serious flaws that compromised security. In one case, researchers were able to bypass the account authentication process, gaining full access to the accounts of all Tapplock users and their personal information without being re-directed to the login page. Another vulnerability was the company's failure to encrypt the Bluetooth communication between the lock and the app, which allowed researchers to lock and unlock nearby Tapplock smart locks. The app also had a flaw that prevented users from effectively revoking access by third parties who were previously authorized.
The FTC alleged that these flaws could have been easily fixed had Tapplock taken reasonable steps to identify possible risks. Standard security measures include conducting vulnerability or penetration testing; taking sufficient measures to detect and prevent users from bypassing authentication procedures to gain access to other users' accounts; adopting and implementing written data security standards, policies, procedures, or practices; and providing privacy and security training for employees.
Under the proposed settlement terms, Tapplock must implement a comprehensive data security plan that is assessed by an independent third party biennially. The order also prohibits the company from misrepresenting its privacy and security practices.
The FTC's proposed settlement agreement serves as a reminder that smart device manufacturers must ensure that privacy and security measures are part of the design and that security measures are described accurately. Overselling data security may attract customers in the short term but attracting this kind of attention from the FTC is anything but smart.
FTC Addresses Packaging in "Made in USA" Closing Letter Following NARB Referral
By Sheila Millar on April 7, 2020
While the Federal Trade Commission (FTC)'s recent action against Williams-Sonoma for allegedly false "Made in USA" claims garnered headlines for its $1 million penalty, FTC staff continue to offer insights into the Commission's enforcement position on such claims through its closing letter process. For example, the FTC sent a closing letter to epoxy manufacturer J-B Weld on March 19, 2020 following a referral from the National Advertising Review Board (NARB) after the company refused to accept all of NARB's recommendations regarding its "Made in USA" claims. The FTC declined to take further action in light of the advertiser's remedial steps, including updating packaging for several product lines, removing U.S.-origin "line" claims from its website and social media channels, and requiring third-party sellers to update their information about the origin of the company's products.
J-B Weld's U.S. origin claims were challenged by a competitor before the National Advertising Division (NAD). In particular, the objections centered on whether "Made in the USA" claims were proper for J-B Weld's glues and adhesive products when tubes, caps, syringes, and applicators were foreign-made. Acknowledging that the FTC's guidance did not expressly address the question of packaging, NAD agreed that the origin of point of sale, paper packaging and "bubble" material typically discarded by consumers was not relevant to the claim, but that the other packaging items were because they were central to how the product was dispensed. NARB agreed with NAD that information on the percentage of the total manufacturing cost represented by the foreign content was necessary to support a domestic origin claim. The advertiser refused to comply, noting that NARB declined to consider information from third-party suppliers not available during the NAD review, and that the cost data was highly confidential. NARB referred the matter to the FTC.
The FTC observed that the company made epoxy and silicone adhesive products in the United States, but also sells cyanoacrylate and other adhesive products that either incorporate significant imported content or are wholly imported. Notably, the FTC commented on the issue of packaging for the product, saying:
While the glue contained in that packaging was "all or virtually all" made in the United States, the packaging itself, which had no independent value to consumers and was typically discarded upon depletion, was not. In the absence of consumer perception evidence showing otherwise, FTC staff finds it is unlikely that reasonable consumers interpreted the unqualified U.S. origin claims on these adhesive products as covering the incidental, discarded packaging.
NAD and NARB rules have been applied strictly to prevent introduction of evidence on appeal, but the FTC will consider additional evidence in the case of a referral and did so in issuing the closing letter.
Williams-Sonoma Pays $1 Million to Settle "Made in USA" Claims
Home furnishings giant Williams-Sonoma – whose brands include Pottery Barn, Le Creuset, and West Elm – invokes an upscale, modern American lifestyle. Many of its products are marketed not only as "quality" but also "crafted in America." Consumers who received mattress pads from the Pottery Barn Teen and Kids were therefore surprised to see labels indicating that the products were "Made in China." The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) wasn't pleased.
In its complaint against Williams-Sonoma, the FTC alleged that items from its Rejuvenation, Goldtouch Bakeware and items from its Pottery Barn Teens and Pottery Barn Kids lines were advertised as wholly "Made in USA" but were actually made elsewhere. Unfortunately, this was not the first time the FTC received similar complaints. In 2018, the FTC received complaints that Williams-Sonoma's online ads and promotional materials for Pottery Barn Teen organic mattress pads stated the pads were "Crafted in America from local and imported materials" when the law labels stated the pads were made in China. When the FTC approached Williams-Sonoma about the issue, the company apologized for what it called human error and promised to take immediate steps to rectify its country-of-origin verification process.
However, the following year, the FTC found that the company "continued to disseminate advertisements and promotional materials, including through its website and social media platforms, which deceptively claimed certain categories of Williams-Sonoma products were all or virtually all made in the United States." Made in the USA claims went beyond mattress pads. The company also touted that its Rejuvenation furniture, Goldtouch Bakeware, and products from its Pottery Barn Teen and Kids lines were "Made in America" or "Made in the USA." But according to the FTC, "numerous Goldtouch Bakeware products, Rejuvenation-branded products, and Pottery Barn Teen and Pottery Barn Kids-branded upholstered furniture products are wholly imported or contain significant imported materials or components."
Under the terms of the settlement agreement, Williams-Sonoma will pay a fine of $1 million and is barred from representing that its products are made in the USA unless:
The final assembly or processing of the product occurs in the United States, all significant processing that goes into the product occurs in the United States, and all or virtually all ingredients or components of the product are made and sourced in the United States; or
A clear and conspicuous qualification appears immediately adjacent to the representation that accurately conveys the extent to which the product contains foreign parts, ingredients, components, and/or processing;
For a claim a product is made in the U.S., that the product is last substantially transformed in the United States, the product's principal assembly takes place in the United States, and United States assembly operations are substantial
Whether an investigation by the FTC involves a U.S.-origin claim or another matter, the lesson of this enforcement action is that companies must deliver on promises to the FTC to take corrective action, and ensure that substantiation and claims of "Made in USA" comply with the FTC's country of origin rules.
CPSC Continues Enforcing PPPA Requirements During COVID-19 Crisis
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With millions of children home due to school closures, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recently issued checklists with guidance on keeping homes safe during this period. Protecting children from accidental ingestion of potentially harmful products found in the home featured prominently in these documents. CPSC's current focus on poison prevention continues a recent trend of increased enforcement of child-resistant closure requirements under the Poison Prevention Packaging Act (PPPA). We previously noted an uptick in recalls of products containing lidocaine for PPPA violations and predicted that this trend would not only continue but also expand to other products. As we expected, recalls for PPPA violations rose to 14 in 2019. These recalls involved various products, including those containing lidocaine, dietary supplements, prescription medication, and wintergreen essential oils. To date, the CPSC has already announced nine recalls for PPPA violations in 2020, including eight recalls in March for prescription drugs, chemical products and a pain relieving skin cream.
These recent recalls are occurring at a time when supply chains are under tremendous strain due to the COVID-19 crisis. As states and municipalities scramble to contain the coronavirus pandemic, many have shut down all but "essential" services, which threatens to limit the manufacture of packaging and its components. To help guide local decisions on business closures and restrictions, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency's (CISA) published its Guidance on the Essential Critical Infrastructure Workforce: Ensuring Community and National Resilience in COVID-19 Response on March 19, 2020. As noted in our sister blog, The Daily Intake, the guidance was broad in scope. However, only packaging for Food and Agriculture products was initially expressly covered, despite the critical role that child-resistant closures and packaging play in ensuring the continued supply of numerous essential goods and services. After pushback from business, CISA published version 2.0 of its guidance on March 28, which broadened coverage of the packaging supply chain to include not just Food and Agriculture, but Transportation and Logistics.
Allowing companies manufacturing child-resistant packaging to continue to operate is critical. Restrictions on the ability to manufacture and distribute child-resistant packaging would have resulted in even greater shortages of essential products like medicines and many household cleaners, including sanitizing cleaners.
Despite the strains on supply chains, companies selling medications and household chemicals remain vigilant about maintaining compliance procedures for both the product and the packaging. At a time when market needs are rising, it is vital that new entrants into the cleaning and sanitizing market educate themselves about all regulatory requirements before introducing these products. This will avoid the costs and disruptions of regulatory enforcement should the product or packaging not comply. More importantly, use of proper packaging is crucial to protect children, especially at a time when so many families are confined to their homes.


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Task force warns of 'further deterioration' as pandemic worsens
Posted November 17, 2020 1:28 p.m. EST
By Betsy Klein, CNN
CNN — The White House coronavirus task force has again ramped up its warnings to states in a weekly set of reports as the pandemic continues to aggressively worsen, raising alarms on the potential impact of rising cases on hospitals.
"There is now aggressive, unrelenting, expanding broad community spread across the country, reaching most counties, without evidence of improvement but rather, further deterioration. Current mitigation efforts are inadequate and must be increased to flatten the curve to sustain the health system for both Covid and non-Covid emergencies," state reports dated November 15 obtained by CNN said.
The language in the weekly reports, which offer the administration's most unvarnished picture of the pandemic, has become increasingly dire in recent weeks, matching the severity of the current situation as President Donald Trump remains silent on rising cases, focusing instead on positive vaccine developments in his only public event on the matter in a month last Friday.
Intensifying language
Reports shared with states over the summer months called for social distancing and face coverings, implementing contact tracing and closing bars and nightclubs in "red zone" states. In mid-September, reports reflected improvements in new case rates and test positivity. Reports in late October warned of "unrelenting, broad community spread in the Midwest, Upper Midwest, and West." By early November, reports said, "There is a continued increase in cases, hospitalizations, and fatalities nationally, spreading southward from the coldest climates as the population moves indoors and cases increase exponentially." And last week's reports suggested there was "accelerating community spread across the top half of the country" and "significant deterioration in the Sunbelt."
That language was also reflected in charts included with the reports mapping spread of new cases per 100,000 population across the US over the past several months, with isolated spread across the country six months ago, followed by worsening in the Southeast in July, worsening in the Midwest in October, and now, the entire nation essentially engulfed in the most recent chart.
North Dakota remains the state with the most cases per 100,000 population, followed by South Dakota, then Iowa, Wyoming, Wisconsin, Nebraska, Illinois, Minnesota, Kansas, and Montana. Hawaii is the state with the fewest cases per 100,000 population.
This week's reports also included a comparison to Europe, which is also experiencing, per the task force, "a fall surge similar to the USA."
Europe, however, is "showing early signs of improvement," the reports said, citing mask requirements in public settings, with most European countries imposing fines for non-compliance, as well as "significant restrictions on gathering size."
Tailored language in each state's report this week also intensified from previous weeks.
For instance, in New Mexico, the breadth and depth of community spread "is now threatening the health system," the task force said, calling for "significant behavioral change."
"The doubling of hospitalizations in the past 4 weeks is deeply concerning and not sustainable," New Mexico's report said.
In Wyoming, where there is "deeply concerning" acceleration in cases, the task force recommended "more intensive restrictions, such as temporary closures of bars and restaurants."
There is still no statewide mask mandate in Wyoming, to which the task force said, "The issuance of a statewide recommendation for facial covering communicates urgency. This is strongly advised."
In Tennessee, spread is "deepening and unyielding," noting that increases in hospitalizations and deaths "correlate with Halloween and related activities."
In Arkansas, the task force said it shares the "strong concern of Arkansas leaders that the current situation is worsening."
"Arkansas is on the precipice of a rapid, accelerating increase in cases which will be followed with new hospital admissions," the Arkansas report said, calling for compliance with public health orders, including mask usage.
In Maine, there is "continued acceleration of the epidemic," which, the task force said, warrants "increasing restrictions" including the recommendation that the state considers ways to enforce social distancing.
In Ohio, there has been a "full resurgence" in new cases with "an extremely rapid rise in hospitalizations in over 40 and over 70 year-old," the report said
In Maryland, the task force warns of an "accelerating surge in cases," with its highest daily number of new cases during the pandemic reported last week.
And in Wisconsin, there has been an "unrelenting rise" over two months and the "current situation is critical."
"Hospitalizations and deaths continued to increase setting new records every week; average daily deaths are seven-fold higher than in September," the Wisconsin report said.
Recommendations to each state also include suggestions for expanding proactive testing and contact tracing.
And as public health officials express concerns about small group gatherings with the Thanksgiving holiday next week, the task force warned states that the "upcoming holidays can amplify transmission considerably," calling for increased public health messaging.
The reports also expressed concern about university students returning home on break.
"On university campuses, students are letting their guards down with Thanksgiving break less than a week away. Message to students to continue their mitigation actions on and off campus to protect others and themselves. If they are going home, they should follow CDC holiday guidelines for protective behaviors," the reports said.
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Airbus tests its Network for the Sky on a MRTT aircraft
Netherlands.13 June 2019 – Airbus has successfully completed a flight demonstration of a connected airborne battlespace scenario, centred on a MRTT aircraft. The test was carried out as part of the development of Airbus' Network for the Sky programme. This follows on from last August's demonstration in Canada of secure mobile communications using a stratospheric balloon to simulate a HAPS (High Altitude Pseudo Satellite), such as Airbus' Zephyr UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle).
NFTS combines various technologies – satellite and ground communications, air-to-ground, ground-to-air and air-to-air tactical links, 5G mobile communications and laser connections – in a resilient, unified, secure, highly interoperable, mesh network. Aircraft, UAVs and helicopters currently use networks with limited bandwidth and interoperability, and often little resilience. NFTS will allow them to form an integral part of high-speed military networks.
"This unique demonstration is a significant milestone in realising our vision of secure connectivity, which will enable the future air combat cloud and enhance real time execution of military missions," said Evert Dudok, Head of Communications, Intelligence & Security at Airbus Defence and Space.
The demonstration scenario simulates the establishment of multi-Mbit/s, wideband communication links between ground forces operatives, a fighter jet, a MRTT, and a combined air operations centre (CAOC) on the ground. Both the operatives and jet fighter had to send video in real time to provide enhanced real-time situational awareness and receive instructions from the CAOC in return.
The operative located in Getafe (Spain) was equipped with a standard handheld radio for NATO forces (ROVER). The fighter was deployed to obtain imagery of the area of interest and act as a communications node between the operative and the MRTT flying at 30,000 feet within a 150 km radius in secure airspace. Communications were thus relayed between the fighter jet and the MRTT, via a wideband LOS (line-of-sight) data link. The MRTT then routed the video along with its own communications via a wideband satellite link to a space teleport near Washington, D.C. The communications flow was then returned to Europe via a terrestrial link to the CAOC.
This complex scenario demonstrates the real-time operation of secure end-to-end communications across different networks and technologies: ground-air tactical link, air-air wideband link between two aircrafts, air-satellite relay and terrestrial networks. This type of configuration, known as a 'hybrid network', represents the future of military communications and meets the needs of armed forces to be able to use a wide range of networks while allowing these to be managed dynamically and transparently. The solutions developed by Airbus thus allow secure IP (Internet Protocol) communications to be established, links to be reconfigured in real time and the available bandwidth to be allocated to data links based on operational priorities.
For this demonstration an MRTT aircraft has been equipped with Janus, Airbus' new tri-band (Ku-Ka-MilKa) satellite antenna, as well as the latest version of the Proteus satellite modem, which is highly resilient against interference and jamming, and Airbus' aircraft links integration management system (ALIMS).
This exercise paves the way for the development of the core capability for SMART MRTT connectivity, which will allow the MRTT to act as a high-end communication node. Network for the Sky (NFTS) sets the foundation for the connected airborne battlespace, with the objective to offer a full operational capability by 2020. The NFTS programme is part of Airbus' Future Air Power project and is fully aligned with the development of the European Future Combat Air System (FCAS).
Tagged with: Airbus Defence and Space, aircraft links integration management system, Evert Dudok, High Altitude Pseudo-Satellite, Ku-Ka-MilKa, MRTT aircraft, Unmanned Aerial Vehicle
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The loosely autobiographical novel, The Office, Brown's only work of "straight" fiction, was first published in 1958. A pet project of over ten years, it's Brown's most personal, and certainly one of his most moving novels. He completely revised and polished a first draft, unheard of for the prolific author. Unfortunately, because Brown had already established himself as a top-notch mystery and science fiction writer, the novel quickly fell out of print. The past decade has seen a great resurgence in Brown's work; however, fans interested in this unique entry in his bibliography have been turned away by the price of the limited first printing. In October 2018, Makeshift Press made The Office widely available in paperback and ebook with an introduction, newly illustrated cover, list of Brown works currently in print, and an afterword by Brown biographer Jack Seabrook.
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In the simplest of terms, risk management helps you function in the real world. Organizations are under constant assault from both anticipated and unanticipated events which threaten to derail their plans. Risk management is what helps them understand, prepare for and react to these events. The largest firms will spend thousands of hours and billions of dollars on risk and compliance annually and there are dozens of different standards or methodologies to help guide the risk manager. But what do you do if you are a small organization and there is no money for training or consulting? Or if risk management is the second or third responsibility on your job description – the one you never quite get around to?
If you find yourself in this position, you need something simple, robust and accessible. This is the core focus for Riskademy. Essentially, this is the material I wished that I had when I started as a risk manager. This is the culmination of over 15 years of risk management consulting, research, education and trial and error. When you read about Bob, the fictitious risk manager I use to illustrate some of the concepts, I am essentially talking about myself all of those years ago. If nothing else, these materials should help you avoid making the mistakes I made along the way and save you some reading.
With accessibility and simplicity in mind, Riskademy's risk management model is based on three main components – Understand, Address, and Monitor & Respond.
Understand – Everything you do to understand the risks your organization faces and how these can affect its objectives.
Address – The specific steps taken to minimize downside risks and to maximize opportunities, all aimed at supporting the organization's objectives.
Monitor & Respond – Ongoing monitoring to identify any changes to normal operations allows additional controls or response measures to be implemented to address risk events.
Supporting these three main components are system maintenance activities to keep things running smoothly.
This three-part framework keeps things simple and is easier to implement than something with six or seven elements. Despite this brevity, all of the main elements of a risk management system are still represented in this framework, it's just the structure that is more straightforward.
These three components and the maintenance activities are broken down into twelve core elements which provide a foundation for risk management. They can be applied in the majority of situations. These twelve core elements cover the theoretical aspects of risk management, explain the practical application of these concepts and provide additional guidance for the day-to-day maintenance of a risk management programme.
This system is designed to be practical, quickly deployable and applicable in organizations without a dedicated staff or significant budget for risk management. Nevertheless, these elements are theoretically sound and adhere to well-recognized principles meaning that this system is scalable, robust and can be integrated into more formal risk management systems at later date.
These twelve elements develop the risk management system in a layered fashion, beginning with a theoretical foundation before moving on to practical how-to articles, accompanied by tools and templates to help with implementation.
A risk assessment spreadsheet template – will automate a number of the steps to speed up the assessment process. You just need to supply the info. If you need something more powerful, the DCDR software tool might help.
Risk management is an enormous subject and each of the topics above could easily keep us busy for months. Moreover, there are all kinds of nooks and crannies we could get lost in but these twelve elements should provide enough to get you started as a risk manager. If you only want to be 'risk aware', these core topics might be all you need. The 'top-twelve' also provides a solid foundation that can be built on over time for someone just starting out as a risk manager.
The only health-warning is to note that the how-to articles and tools assume that you are comfortable with the underlying theory. If you are new to risk management, start with the theoretical elements to put things into context. I found that understanding the theoretical side (which I came to relatively late) really helped me with the practical application. I'm not saying you have to read lots of academic papers to be a risk manager, but you will be a more effective risk manager if you have a good grasp of the theory. On the plus side, having read through a lot of academic and theoretical material myself, I hope I can point you to the most relevant material as early as possible.
So that's the foundation for both the concepts taught in Riskademy and the structure for the training courses themselves. The Risk Management Foundation course will launch in mid- to late 2017 but a shorter, Risk Manager's Basics course will launch in June to meet the immediate needs of anyone who has to start work on a risk assessment now.
Please comment if you think something has been overlooked. After all, this is a resource for people to use so it has to provide what people actually need. Also, use the link below to sign up for more information on course launches and to get access to material prior to open release.