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Reproducible formation of single magnetic bubbles
By Dean Williams on May 13, 2016
Lead authors Tao Liu and Vito Puliafito, working at the University of Lorraine and University of Messina, explain how their research aims to breathe new life into a once-abandoned area of research and explore potential applications in the latest magnetic devices.
A soliton is a mathematical concept used to study general non-linear effects in physics, from optics to magnetism. In magnetism, particularly, one of the oldest observed solitons is the magnetic bubble, namely a static magnetic configuration achievable in materials with perpendicular magnetic anisotropy (PMA).
Solitons are characterized by a central region that holds downward moments and an outer ring region with upward moments, separated by an in-plane domain wall. Bubble-based memory started out as a promising technology in the 1970s, however it was abandoned at the beginning of 1980s for a number of reasons, including the introduction of Flash memory technology.
(a) MFM image of a 45×45 μm2 array of 1.25 μm diameter [Co/Ni]10 dots after demagnetization under AC in-plane field. The red, blue and green circles show single bubble state, single domain state, and multi-domain state, respectively. (b-d) Corresponding magnetic states, as obtained by means of micromagnetic simulations.
This work reports a procedure that enables a reproducible nucleation of well-defined single magnetic bubbles in confined circular Co/Ni dots patterned in an array. Appearance of bubble state had been already achieved in micrometer-sized cylindrical Co, Permalloy, Ni dots with weak PMA, and in circular dots of L10FePt with large PMA energy. Nevertheless, at remanence, for these systems, only a small number of dots in an assembly were in a bubble state. Our work overcomes this lack of reproducibility and gives hope of achieving both spin-transfer-torque based devices, analogous to the vortex based nano-oscillators, and reprogrammable magnonic crystals for the control of spin-wave propagation.
The method we propose consists in applying a magnetic field in the plane of the patterned dots up to certain amplitude Hmax at which a wavy magnetic state is obtained. We point out there is a range of Hmax for which, at remanence, a very high percentage of dots contain a magnetic bubble.
We present magnetic force microscopy images as well as calculations to explain the physics behind this procedure. The experiments have been performed on an assembly of Co/Ni circular dots, patterned on a Pt layer, with diameters ranging from 4 microns down to 200 nm and with thicknesses from 20 to 7 repeats (i.e. 16 nm down to 5 nm). The Dzyaloshinskii-Moriya interaction, typical in ferromagnet/heavy metal bilayers, is negligible here for two main reasons: the large thickness of the ferromagnet and the coupling to the same heavy metal (Pt) both in the lower and upper interface of the ferromagnet.
Up to 90% of bubbles can be formed by tuning the dot size, material thickness and intrinsic material parameters, but also the bubble nucleation path. We use an in-plane field AC demagnetization procedure whose success rate strongly depends on the starting field, Hmax. Micromagnetic calculations show that it originates from the existence of a field range for which dipolar field favors a wavy magnetic configuration that transforms into single bubble state when the field is swept back towards remanence. Experimentally, we demonstrate that success rate higher than 90% would be achieved by suppressing dot edge defects.
The main experimental activities of this paper have been carried out at the University of Lorraine, France, while the theoretical ones have been performed at the University of Messina, Italy.
Read the full article in Journal of Physics D: Applied Physics.
Tao Liu received his PhD degree in Physics from Institute of Physics in Beijing in 2013. After his graduation, he worked as a postdoctoral research fellow for two years in Université de Lorraine, France. Now, he is doing another postdoctoral fellowship in Colorado State University, USA. His main research interests are effective magnetization and spin wave manipulating methods and their applications in spintronics devices.
Vito Puliafito received his PhD degree in Advanced Technologies for Optoelectronics, Photonics and Electromagnetic Modeling from University of Messina, Italy, in 2011. Later, he has worked as postdoctoral research fellow in Messina, in Politecnico di Bari, Italy, and again in Messina. His main research interests are numerical methods for micromagnetic computations, soliton dynamics, and spintronics applications.
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License. Figure taken from T Liu et al 2016 J. Phys. D: Appl. Phys. 49 245002 © Copyright 2016 IOP Publishing
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I left West 83rd Street many times before I was married, but always briefly. Summer Camp, short stay on West 78th Street. Never far, never long.
College was one of those times too. I am a NYC educated boy: PS9, JHS44, Stuyvesant HS, CCNY, the John Jay College of Criminal Justice. From kindergarten through graduate school I never really left. In fact I lived on West 83rd Street through all those years except for that time on 78th Street.
The City College years created many memories. Some memories are unpleasant, some very New York of the time (1966-1971), others very pleasant.
The scary moments I remember most clearly were not during anti-war demonstrations, not the burning of the Aronow auditorium on CCNY's south campus, not the resignation of Buell G. Gallagher, CCNY president and one of my personal heroes. One of the scariest moments was the mugging.
I don't know why we were walking east on 125th Street to turn north and go to school. I do know that there were two us, although I do not remember who he was. (Maybe he's a reader who will identify himself, maybe not.) What I do remember is that there were six of them and two of us, that we were separated and I was shoved to the floor in a tenement hallway and that there was a small child watching.
I remember that they demanded my wallet and that I gave it up. They took the money out and when I asked for the wallet back, it was actually returned to me. And then they were gone.
A frightening event; I can't see their faces. I know there were six. And that small child quietly watching, like he had seen it before, with a blank look in that dirty stinking hallway.
We recovered and went to school. I'm pretty sure to tell our war story. Not proudly, mind you, just another event in city life.
This one broke my heart. I have a similar story. It's traumatic and my story has a place that I try hard to compartmentalize away. I'm sorry it happened to you too.
When you and I were growing up together, the neighborhood had its unwritten but very real boundaries. Basically it was 79th to 86th streets, Riverside Drive to a little east of Broadway (so you could at least get home!). Going to PS 44 (77th and Columbus) was a daily adventure that my folks put a stop to after one year. Even using the St. Agnes Library (82nd and Amsterdam) was risky business that one did with great caution. It was "their" turf, not ours. Sorry you got mugged up on 125th, but as I say, you were way outside your safety zone. At least you lived to tell the tale, and thanks for doing so.


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use org\bovigo\vfs\vfsStream;
use org\bovigo\vfs\vfsStreamDirectory;

class HttpClientTest extends \PHPUnit_Framework_TestCase
{
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     * @var \Psr\Log\LoggerInterface
     */
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    /**
     * @var vfsStreamDirectory
     */
    private $vfsRoot;

    public function setUp()
    {
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        $this->vfsRoot = vfsStream::setup();
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    public function testImplementsStreamServerNodeInterface()
    {
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    {
        if(defined('HHVM_VERSION')) {
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        return $stream;
    }

    public function testProperHttpExceptionIsThrownWhenHeadersAreLargerThanDefined()
    {
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        //@formatter:on

        $stream = $this->getStreamMockWithContent($request);

        $httpClient = new HttpClient($stream, null, $this->loggerMock);

        $this->setExpectedException('\noFlash\CherryHttp\HttpException');
        try {
            while (!feof($stream)) {
                $httpClient->onReadReady();
            }

        } catch(HttpException $e) {
            $this->assertSame(HttpCode::REQUEST_HEADER_FIELDS_TOO_LARGE, $e->getCode(), 'Invalid HTTP code');
            throw $e;
        }
    }

    public function testAfterReadingWholeBufferRequestIsPresent()
    {
        $request = "GET / HTTP/1.1\r\nConnection: close\r\n\r\n";
        $stream = $this->getStreamMockWithContent($request);

        $httpClient = new HttpClient($stream, null, $this->loggerMock);

        while (!feof($stream)) {
            $httpClient->onReadReady();
        }

        $this->assertNotEmpty($httpClient->request, 'No request found');
        $this->assertInstanceOf('\noFlash\CherryHttp\HttpRequest', $httpClient->request);
    }

    public function testAfterReadingWholeBufferCompositedFromTwoChunksRequestIsPresent()
    {
        $request = "GET / HTTP/1.1\r\n";

        $stream = $this->getStreamMockWithContent($request);

        $httpClient = new HttpClient($stream, null, $this->loggerMock);

        while (!feof($stream)) {
            $httpClient->onReadReady();
        }

        $this->assertNull($httpClient->request, 'Request created after 1st chunk');

        $restOfRequest = "Connection: close\r\n\r\n";
        fwrite($stream, $restOfRequest);
        fseek($stream, strlen($request), SEEK_SET);

        while (!feof($stream)) {
            $httpClient->onReadReady();
        }

        $this->assertNotEmpty($httpClient->request, 'No request found after 2nd chunk');
        $this->assertInstanceOf('\noFlash\CherryHttp\HttpRequest', $httpClient->request);
    }

    public function testRequestWithoutProperLineEndingsAreIgnored()
    {
        $request = "GET / HTTP/1.1\nConnection: close\n\n";

        $stream = $this->getStreamMockWithContent($request);

        $httpClient = new HttpClient($stream, null, $this->loggerMock);

        while (!feof($stream)) {
            $httpClient->onReadReady();
        }

        $this->assertEmpty($httpClient->request, 'Request was created - it shouldn\'t!');
    }
}

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Men's National Contact Team Announcement
Men's National Contact Team
Information on the potential campaign
Coach Selection and Player Expression of Interest
NZAFF is currently assessing an opportunity for a Men's National Contact team to play a visiting Australian State Team from Victoria in Auckland, around March 2020. The Victoria State team are looking to travel to play as part of their build up for the Australian National Championships.
Whilst this opportunity is still being assessed, our initial step is to ask for expressions of interest from players and Coaches around being involved in a National Men's team to play this game. It is likely trials and selections will happen during the upcoming season, with a squad being selected in early 2020.
This campaign will be primarily self-funded and even thought costs will be minimised due to hosting, there will still be some costs around equipment, training camps etc so players should be aware of this.
The information below is for the initial phase of the campaign and covers the coach selection process and the expression of interest for players who want to be considered for selection into a training squad.
Please note that the final approval of the NZAFF Board is required for the campaign to proceed. The process for approval is in the National Teams Process document (here). This document should be read by both groups so that everyone understands the process and the requirements in order to be considered and the initial requirements that lead to final approval of the campaign by the NZAFF Board.
The time frame for the expression of interest will be:
Registrations open today: 29 July 2019.
Registrations close on Sunday 18th August 2019.
If the Campaign is confirmed the Campaign trials and training dates will be agreed with the successful Head Coach and will be advised to players who have registered as soon as those dates are finalised.
The registration of interest for players can be found here.
The appointment of the Head Coach will only be made if there is enough interest in the campaign from the players, the arrangements with the Victorian Team are confirmed and the Board approves the campaign details.
The time frame will be:
Applications open today: 29 July 2019
Applications close on Sunday 18th August 2019.
Applicants should make sure that they have made time to be available for an interview (if required) either by skype or dial-in voice conference.
Applications will be considered by a panel made up of members of the NZAFF Board with assistance from senior players and/or independent coaches who are not involved in the process.
The Selection Panel will determine which applicants will get an invitation to an interview.
A template that can be used for the application can be found with the Position Vacancy document. We encourage applicants to use this template in order to make it easy for the Panel to evaluate applications. Applicants can add an additional document on the registration form if they wish. All documents should be loaded into the application form not emailed.
Preference will be given to Coaches living in New Zealand.
Assistant Coach and Manager Positions will be appointed at a later date after the Board has approved the campaign.
A Position Vacant document is available (here) with an Application Template section.
The application form for Head Coaches can be found here.
Russell McConnochie
gm@nzaff.co.nz


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Home > Products > ASL News #28
12.1994 ASL News #28
Publisher/Date:
ASL News (1994)
48-page magazine, including 4 scenarios; 8" x 22" paper geoboard (ASLN1), Kampfgruppe Peiper campaign game
The 28th issue of ASL News (and its second issue in magazine style) came out in December 1994, on the 50th anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge. Not coincidentally, a lot of ASL "Bulge" material would come out in the mid-1990s. ASL News #28 was styled "The Bulge Jubilee."
Article content includes Philippe Léonard's usual round-up ("Notes") of the ASL scene and all the latest official and third party releases and rumors, delivered with his usual wit; some scenario analyses; an article on U.S. armored infantry battalions; Kampfgruppe Peiper notes; notes for the Above the Prayers campaign game; and various miscellany.
Issue #28 was not only substantially larger than the preceeding issue, but it contained more "goodies" as well. First up was a new campaign game, KGP CG IV (Above the Prayers) for Kampfgruppe Peiper, using the Stoumont map and four campaign dates.
Drawing more attention than the campaign game, however, was the first third party geoboards, ASLN1, which was printed in color in the middle of the magazine and has to be removed and assembled from its two constituent parts. ASLN1, a river board featuring a railroad and a huge wooded hill, is barely geomorphic, fitting against other maps only on one side out of four. Moreover, the next issue of ASLN1 would have to issue many clarifications about which woods-hill hexes were actually level 2 hill hexes. So, as an ASL board, it was a fairly flawed product. However, what perhaps was more important was the notion that there could be geoboards other than the official ones. Modest as it was, ASLN1 would set the stage for what would eventually become a fairly large and diverse collection of third party geoboards from various sources.
Issue #28 even included some scenarios–not surprisingly, set during the Battle of the Bulge.
ASL News #52 Time for Lunch. Belgium 1944 (Americans vs. Germans)
ASL News #53 Fuel Depot #2. Belgium 1944 (Americans vs. Germans)
ASL News #54 Devils in the Graveyard. Belgium 1944 (Americans vs. Germans). Uses the Stoumont map from Kampfgruppe Peiper I.
ASL News #55 Roadblock at Stoumont. Belgium 1944 (Americans vs. Germans). Uses ASLN1 geoboard.
Tagged: Battle of the Bulge, Campaign Game(s), Kampfgruppe Peiper materials, Magazine, Partially-geomorphic board(s), Third Party Geoboard(s), Uses ASLN1 Geoboard from ASL News, Uses Kampfgruppe Peiper I Map


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In collaboration with arete food and wine consulting, Consorzio Tutela Prosecco Doc organizes the Prosecco On The Road event in Hong Kong recently with the presence of Luca Giavi, Director of Prosecco Doc Consortium to reveal the story of the most famous sparkling wine in Italy together with Andrea Zanfi, author of the "Prosecco on the road".
Prosecco was granted Controlled Designation of Origin status on 17 July 2009 and, on 19 November of the same year, the Consorzio di Tutela del Prosecco DOC was set up. The Prosecco Doc Consortium is an institution whose role is to coordinate and manage the Controlled Designation of Origin.
It brings together voluntarily the different groups of producers - individual or associated vinegrowers, wine and sparkling wine producers to ensure the designation continues to grow and that the production regulations are complied with.
"Prosecco on the road" is an unique book: "There are many different kinds of books on wine: manuals, monographs, guides, atlases, novels, essays even entire encyclopaedia. We were interested in a book that discusses Prosecco from a new and different perspective, a text that not so much examines the characteristics of Prosecco from the technical or historical perspective, but rather one that could describe its soul that can be understood not just by drinking Prosecco but also by living it. With this book, we hope that the reader will be able to trace the paths that Prosecco travels every day to reach the villages where it is drunk, to discover the places where people such as Goldoni, Tiziano, Palladio and Canova lived, to travel the same streets that artists such as Giotto, Wagner, Lord Byron and Hemingway travelled, and to enjoy a unique experience in the land where the Prosecco DOC was born". Stefano Zanette, Consorzio President.


Retailed by Hamleys(the famous toy shop in London) this five-drawer MAH-JONG box has a drop,slide-in lid with two brass carrying handles and ornamental brass mounts to the corners. It also has the Hamleys ivorine plaque to the top. These sets were made in China for export to Europe with the individual games stores such as Hamleys and Gamages putting their own retailers labels on them. Complete set of bone and bamboo tiles with spares, circular bone winds indicator and dice in slide-top box. Can provide a period rule book to accompany.


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transport scotland
New £500m M8 officially opened by First Minister
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has officially opened the £500 million M8 M73 M74 Motorway Improvements Project, which aims to save motorists up to 20 minutes on journey times.
The project, including the new seven mile stretch of the M8 motorway, promises to tackle congestion problems in central Scotland and is the first part of a combined £1.7 billion investment by Transport Scotland in the roads network.
New analysis by Transport Scotland shows journey times are significantly improved, with vehicles now travelling along the M8 at an average speed of almost 70mph, even during the busiest periods.
The journey time savings have been assessed as contributing more than £1bn to Scotland's economy, improving the connections for businesses between Edinburgh and Glasgow and beyond.
Improved road safety through the reduction of traffic on local roads, is set to result in a predicted reduction of more than 100 accidents per year, and accident savings of more than £118m over a 30 year period.
Project numbers:
• 6.5 million man hours worked
• 8,000+ people worked on site at various stages over the three years
• 418,000 trees & shrubs being planted as part of the project
• 95% of on-site waste recycled
• 16km of combined foot/cycle-ways built or upgraded
• 43 new structures including 15 new road bridges and 2 railway bridges
• 25km carriageway upgraded/built during construction
• 2,500,000m2 new road pavement laid
• 3,500,000m3 of cut
• 2,500,000m3 of fill
• 100km drainage
Speaking at the Maxim Business Park at Eurocentral, the First Minister said: "This new length of motorway has completed the M8 link between Glasgow and Edinburgh and Scotland's previously most congested junction.
"The M8 is a vital link in the central belt and this newly completed section will help connect people to business, leisure and education opportunities and also creates a better environment for companies to do business.
"Businesses are already reporting a journey time saving of up to 20 minutes travel between Scotland's biggest cities and a similar saving for those using Raith junction. These improvements and additional road capacity will ensure our economy has room to grow.
"With the completion of this project, and three others - the Queensferry crossing, the first section of the A9 dualling and the Aberdeen bypass - by next spring, more than 250km of new roads will have been completed in the last 10 years – representing a total investment in construction of £2.81bn."
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It also project provided a minimum of 30 graduate and apprenticeship positions during the three year construction period, with a further 20 construction jobs each year aimed at the long-term unemployed.
The project is also expected to provide sustainable long-term employment opportunities for approximately 60 full-time staff during the operation and maintenance of these routes over a 30 year period.
Stuart Patrick, chief executive of Glasgow Chamber of Commerce, said: "Connectivity between Scotland's two biggest cities is vitally important for trade so we warmly welcome the completion of this major infrastructure project.
"The M8 M73 M74 road network is also a key link for people commuting to Glasgow, with shorter journey times a real benefit to businesses and the economy.
"Congratulations to Transport Scotland and its partners for delivering such an extensive project which will have a huge, lasting impact for travel across the country and beyond."
Transport Scotland to study potential of high-speed trains connecting Lanarkshire to London in three hours
Transport Scotland contracts worth £39m up for grabs
Transport Scotland ordered to review major projects in light of Edinburgh to Glasgow electrification delay
Transport Scotland makes HQ move to 177 Bothwell Street


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Richard Bortnick
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Art Coviello
former CEO, RSA Security; Venture Partner, Rally Ventures
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Uday Deshpande
L&T Group of Companies
Fraud Victim Weighs Lawsuit Against Bank
'I am Treading Water Here' After $465,000 Theft Linda McGlasson • July 9, 2010
Once again, a business customer is on the verge of suing its bank in the wake of fraud losses from corporate account takeover.
Michelle Marisco, owner of Village View Escrow Inc., Redondo Beach, CA, has her attorney ready to file a lawsuit against Professional Business Bank, Pasadena, CA, after losing $465,000 in fraudulent account takeovers.
[ Note: For analysis of this incident, see Account Takeover: The New Wrinkle.]
The crimes occurred in March, when hackers were able to hack the company's network, steal bank credentials and send 26 consecutive wire transfers out of the country. Marisco says she's struggled to keep her business afloat ever since.
"I am treading water here," Marisco says. "I had to let one of three employees go because of this fraud loss."
Village View Escrow is but the latest business to step forward and threaten legal action against banking institutions following such fraud incidents. Among other high profile cases, Dallas-based Comerica Bank and Michigan's Experi-Metal Inc are exchanging court motions in their dispute. And Patco, a Sanford, Maine-based construction company, has sued Ocean Bank of Portsmouth, NH, for failing to detect and prevent over $500,000 in bogus transfers.
Professional Business Bank did not respond to requests for comment on the Village View Escrow incident.
But Marisco says that the 26 wire transfers were made without her knowledge, and she never received any email notification from the bank, as she normally would when money was moved out of the escrow account. The cybercriminals apparently disabled an email verification service offered by the bank.
"The whole experience is surreal and has opened my eyes to the loopholes and the lack of 'everything' that would make sense when it comes to a business banking relationship," Marisco says.
The point of infection likely occurred when Marisco received an email purportedly from UPS, stating there was a problem with a document she sent through the carrier. When she opened an email attachment, her PC became infected with a virus. She says she couldn't read the attachment, so she forwarded it to her assistant, whose PC also caught the virus. Subsequently, via malware, fraudsters were able to secure the company's banking credentials and orchestrate the fraudulent transfers.
Bank's Response
Marisco says she was stunned by the reaction she received from Professional Business Bank.
"The minute I discovered it, I called the bank and told them about it," she says. "They put me on hold for a very long time, then they came back and said that my bank reps were not allowed to talk to me unless it was on speaker phone with senior staff present on the call."
The bank then closed access to the business' bank account, Marsico says, and she has only recovered a fraction of the money lost. "Trying to run a business without access to my money was a horrible experience," she says.
Marisco recovered some of the money from money mules duped into enabling the scheme. She contacted the mules via social media, told them what had happened and managed to recover $70,000. "I was able to get that money back -- not the bank," she says.
Business in Jeopardy
When this incident first occurred, Marsico says she felt like her business was the only one to have suffered such fraud. She since has learned about the proliferation of these crimes, and her resolve to recover her losses has grown. "Even if it means that my business fails," she says, "I am going to pursue this as a legal case."
Because the money taken was being held for clients' escrow accounts, Marisco says she has had to float a loan at another bank for part of the unrecovered $395,000. She also has listed her house and has declined her salary to help cover the losses and keep the business open. She believes she is in jeopardy of having her license pulled because of the uncovered losses, "unless I come up with something pretty quick."
The incident has taught Marisco about the devastation of fraud. "I began this business three years ago and built it by myself," says the business owner, who has 22 years of experience in the mortgage escrow industry. "And we were doing really well business-wise -- until this fraud happened to the company."
Account Takeover: The New Wrinkle
6 Community Colleges Named CAE
Linda McGlasson
Linda McGlasson is a seasoned writer and editor with 20 years of experience in writing for corporations, business publications and newspapers. She has worked in the Financial Services industry for more than 12 years. Most recently Linda headed information security awareness and training and the Computer Incident Response Team for Securities Industry Automation Corporation (SIAC), a subsidiary of the NYSE Group (NYX). As part of her role she developed infosec policy, developed new awareness testing and led the company's incident response team. In the last two years she's been involved with the Financial Services Information Sharing Analysis Center (FS-ISAC), editing its quarterly member newsletter and identifying speakers for member meetings.
https://www.bankinfosecurity.com/fraud-victim-weighs-lawsuit-against-bank-a-2733


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Will virtual influencers overtake human content creators?
February 18th 2022 IntelligenceTech
From Lu Do Magalu to Lil Miquela, CGI virtual influencers are building huge followings on social media and wield the power to make huge amounts of money. Are they the future of tourism marketing? Jenny Southan reports
In Globetrender's Gen Z Horizons report (available to download here), we wrote about the emergence of "virtual influencers" and how they will likely start being employed by travel companies.
"In the fashion industry, computer-generated influencers of otherworldly beauty have already attracted millions of followers. For example, there's Margot, Zhi and Shudu 'the world's first digital supermodel', who has already starred in campaigns for Balmain and Rihanna's Fenty Beauty. They are so realistic people often don't know they aren't flesh-and-blood humans.
"Then there is 'Musician, change- seeker, and robot with the drip' Lil Miquela, 'Young Robot Sex Symbol' Blawko, his ex-girlfriend Bermuda, a blonde with her own PR company that also represents real-world artists Frank Ocean, Grimes and Björk. These three were all created by LA-based startup Brud."
Still a fledgling trend, we predict that 2022 will be the year that virtual influencers begin to tap into travel and tourism promotion. Let's learn more about them…
Five top virtual influencers
1 | Lu Do Magalu | Model, Activist
Lu Do Magalu has recently been on the front cover of VOGUE Brazil, capping off a busy start to the year where she could end up raking in a predicted £12,859,356. That's over 332 times the average UK salary of £38,600, which she can earn in just three sponsored Instagram posts, with an estimated earning of £12,911 per sponsored post.
2 | Lil Miquela | Singer, Fashion Model
Lil Miquela is a singer and model, with her most recent release being Hard Feelings in 2020, and collaboration with supermodel Bella Hadid for Calvin Klein. She comes in second with a predicted income of £735,288 for 2022, and estimated earnings per post if sponsored at £6,127. That will earn LA's residential robot over 1,805% the average UK salary.
3 | Barbie | Vlogger
Barbie has been a household figure since 1959, but not only has she been around for decades, she has adapted to the times by becoming a YouTube Vlogger, discussing social and political issues. Barbie is now considered the third highest virtual influencer for 2022, with predicted yearly earnings of £724,755 if all posts were sponsored and a comparable income 18 times more than the average UK salary.
4 | Any Malu | Actress
Any Malu was the first ever 100% animated YouTuber when she joined the platform in 2015, and is now a Cartoon Network star as well as a virtual influencer with her show Any Malu Show. She could bring home a predicted £311,571 in sponsored posts this year, with an estimated income of £1,527 per sponsored post.
5 | Noonoouri | Activist, Model
Rounding off the top five is equality activist Noonoouri (pictured below). She is an avid vegan who heavily advocates for sustainable fashion and boycotting the use of animal furs.
She has also collaborated with fashion brands such as Prada, and has the potential to earn an estimated £1,151 per sponsored post, which could result in her earning up to £290,248 for 2022.
How much could these virtual influencers earn in 2022? OnBuy Tablets used Influencer Marketing Hub's Sponsored Post Calculator to predict their estimated yearly earnings.
(OnBuy Tablets found an estimated figure for each influencer's earnings per sponsored Instagram post. This figure was then multiplied by the number of posts the influencer made in January 2022, and multiplied by 12 to find the predicted yearly earnings.)
Lu Do Magalu is the highest earning virtual influencer, bringing in an estimated £12,911 per post if sponsored, and has a predicted yearly income of nearly £13 MILLION.
Lil Miquela could potentially earn up to 18 times the average salary in the UK.
Barbie has the potential to cash in more than £4,000 per Insta post if sponsored, which could earn her just under a quarter of a million for 2022.
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The group continues to grow in popularity, now with over 280 people on the mailing list. We've tried to keep a diversity of different types of event. Every event seems to attract a few regulars, some people we haven't seen for a while, and one or two who've never been before. Whichever category you're in we look forward to seeing you soon.
Plus ad-hoc events where appropriate. We often fill gaps in the programme with cinema and/or meal events so look out for email updates.
Details of each event will are circulated by email to everyone on the mailing list nearer the time. The group is growing larger with each month and there are new people at almost every event. If you've not yet attended an event, do make yourself known to us and come along to something. We look forward to meeting you.
As a voluntary group we value the enthusiasm of those who give up their time to host or organise an event. If there's anything you would like to see on our events program, please let us know.


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Q: What determines initial file permissions when a WP theme folder is uploaded manually with an FTP client? Intro
This is a question that has bugged me for a really long time and I realize this it isn't necessarily related to WordPress, however I wanted to start by asking the WordPress community. I've been selling WordPress themes for a couple of years now and this is an issue that has come up repeatedly in dealing with customer support but have never really known how to address it, or if it's something I'm doing wrong or not.
The problem that leads me to ask
Every once in awhile when someone installs one of my themes, they decide to go the route of unzipping it and manually uploading the theme folder to wp-content/themes/ of their site with their FTP client.
When people do this they often run into the same issue and it is this: Things on their site will end up not working because it ends up turning out that there are certain files of the theme that when uploaded received permissions that are not readable on their web server...
For example maybe a javascript file doesn't have readable file permissions, so it it's as if it doesn't exist on the front end of their site when called in the head of the site, and thus breaks all the javascript on the frontend of their site.
For the longest time I've chalked this up to inexperience on the user's part. I tell them to change the file permissions with their FTP program. They figure out what the heck that means, and all is right.
However this is continuing to happen to people, and I'm having to give the same responses again and again. Now I'm starting to see more of a pattern with which files it's happening to for people and seeing that it's the same files again and again.
Another thing to note is I've noticed that this happens the most with files I've pasted into the theme. For example, I include the pretty photo jQuery plugin where I've just pasted the folder from prettyPhoto in there and users often end up with the pretty photo CSS and JS file that have non-readable file permissions.
My Question
I understand that users are not experienced with troubleshooting these issues and are not savvy with finding a file that has been give improper permissions, but the fact that users keep facing this with the same files leads me to believe that this is something I'm doing on my end with the files.
So, is this possible? What theoretically could I being doing with plain 'ol CSS, JS, and PHP files on my end that could result in a user uploading the theme on their end with these certain files receiving weird file permissions?
System Info
I'm not sure if this is relavant or not, but I do all my work with these files in Coda on Mac OS 10.7, working with MAMP on my localhost.

A: The unfortunate answer is that I don't think there's anything you can really do to prevent this.
Assuming we're talking about a Linux based server as the destination for your theme, the umask settings for the ftp user determines the permissions for new files, such as a fresh upload of your theme's files.
It also could be affected by whether or not the ftp user being used to upload the files (who will also be the owner of the file) is the same as the user running WordPress or in the same group. However if there is any sanity in their server setup all those files should be readable by all users, but it sounds like your issues with JavaScript files suggest that isn't the case.

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Experts come with predictions about mobile safety in 2013. One thing is certain, there is expected growth in the area.
2012 was the year when mobile security, cyber-attacks and identity theft came even higher on the agenda. It is also expected that there will be growth again in 2013 on the area – for there to be not many wrong clicks to, before we lose control over our computer, credit card or personal information.
-"Mobile phone and our tablets have so far not been the most vulnerable, but in line with the fact that we are using them more and more, so they will be also interesting for the Internet criminals. Therefore, it is important to protect oneself in the best possible way. Both anti virus and identity theft protection on mobile devices will be a growth area in 2013.0, "says Henrik Lindholm, as is the Nordic head of Bullguard.
It is especially Android-powered devices, such as that from a safety point of view will be a problem. Enabled daily more than 1 million new smartphones and tablets. And seen from a security point of view, it is a problem that the Android applications available for download on third-party App Stores, since these have poor screening for suspicious activity.
Even Google Play, which is the official Android application store, struggling with safety. Recent research results show that Google's app Verification Service in the Jelly Bean, only detects 15.32 percent of all known malicious software.
But smartphones have become indispensable, we think even the small poder must have them. In 2013 will purchase via your mobile phone also reach new heights. It is both easy and fast to use your phone as a method of payment and buy gifts, and more online – however, it is not without risk. The predictions for this year, according to the experts, is that mobile-hacking will grow, mobile payment systems will be compromised and more wi-fi network will be exploited by criminals.
In order to protect yourself as best as possible, you must always keep the applications and operating system updated, when you thus close known security holes in the best possible way. Similarly, it is a good idea with a code on your cell phone because you ensure the abuse of your phone in the best possible way.


Over the years, I have dealt with a large number of trustees, and whether you go for a private trustee or a government trustee, really depends on your own personal situation. The underlying thing I've found with trustees, is to find one that you can talk to and you can deal with. If you leave it up to your creditors to bankrupt you, and they put in their own trustee, they are going to be very aggressive.
Whereas if you go bankrupt yourself, and whether it be with AFSA government trustee or whether you choose a private one, you can deal with them and you can talk to them. And the thing to remember is that the trustee is there for you as well. He's not just there for the creditors, he's there for you as well, to handle your financial affairs, so that you can draw a line in the sand and get back on track.
When a creditor wants to bankrupt you, it goes to the federal court, and the federal court will appoint a trustee. Now the creditor has the option of having a nominated trustee, where he nominates the trustee he would prefer. Undoubtedly, in those situations I've found that the trustee is there with the creditor's interests, he is not impartial.
It's hard enough to have an impartial trustee as it is, so the best thing to do is to you to go bankrupt. Now whether that be a government AFSA, or whether that be a private trustee that you appoint, it depends on your circumstances. I personally have a preference for – appointing AFSA and then if you need to, you can and there's a creditor that would like your file transferred to a private trustee – doing it that way. I found that's a very well, very good to deal with and very understanding, as opposed to some of the private trustees.
Again the thing to do is that when they send a letter out wanting more information, is to get on to it and answer it as quickly as possible. The longer you leave things with a trustee, and the longer you procrastinated out, or you're not too sure of the answer, the more they start to delve into it and look for the reasons why you're not answering. Whereas if you answer it and it's a satisfactory answer, and it's the right answer, well then that finishes it and then your file's closed and off it goes. While if your file's open and they're looking into things more things happen.
Over the years, the number of people that have either struggled on in business or struggled on without going bankrupt, and things go wrong, more people come in, the Tax Office gets involved, it just goes on and on and on. And all of a sudden, they've got this massive problem, whereas if they had done it Day 1 and planned it, then they wouldn't have had all those problems, and they would have brought a lot less stress on them and their family and on their own financial situation and their own future.


• JCB's EcoMAX T4 Final/Stage IV engine is offered here in two sizes. The 4.4 litre delivers 125hp (93kW) and a massive 550Nm torque at low engine speeds. For ultimate performance, there's our new 145hp (108kW) 4.8 litre variant with 560Nm torque.
• 4WD is standard, so good traction is assured on your AGRI Loadall. Optional 2WD is available at the flick of a switch too, minimising tyre wear and fuel use when roading. For ultimate traction, choose a limited slip differential (LSD).
• A selectable transmission dump on the foot brake allows superb multi-functioning and increased power during loading or rehandling with your telehandler.
• To improve productivity even more, we've now fitted an Auxiliary Venting button for quicker attachment changes on the front hydraulic auxiliary service.
• Regenerative hydraulics help to ensure the very fastest cycle times, keeping farm output high.
• Our brand-new Auto Smoothride System (SRS) engages at speeds of 4km/h and above, improving load retention on the road or on uneven fields for increased comfort (and therefore productivity). You can manually select SRS with the boom in any position.
• Variable geometry turbo (VGT) technology minimises lag for excellent telescopic handler performance at low revs. VGT also delivers excellent speed pick-up and superior efficiency at higher revs.
• There are plenty of options to tailor your 550-80 to different applications. These include tyres, hitches, LED Lights, heated screens and a larger 5m³ bulk handling bucket.
• JCB's new Auto Bucket Control system makes it easier to meter out or fully empty material from your bucket or muck fork via a feature button on the joystick. Material is ejected quickly and in a controlled way.
• AGRI Loadalls have three selectable steer modes. There's two-wheel steer, which is ideal for high speed on the road; four-wheel steer for tight spaces; and crab-steer for maneuvring close to walls and farm buildings. Operators can switch modes on the move without having to line the wheels up.
• Joystick-mounted manual or automatic gear changes mean you can shift gears, speed and direction quickly and easily with one ergonomic control.
• Boom End Damping is fitted to the boom's lift and retract functions, for a smoother cycle and reduced material loss.
• The AGRI Loadall is extremely manoeuvrable; the compact wheelbase and large steering lock angles save you valuable time, especially where space is limited.
• Whichever engine your 550-80 Agri Loadall is fitted with, you'll benefit from a hydraulic variable speed cooling fan as standard. This automatically reacts to ambient temperature, adjusting the fan speed for maximum economy and reduced noise.
• The engine can be remapped to run on lower grade fuels, which means your telescopic handler can be resold across many different territories, with a corresponding boost to residual values.
• JCB's new hydraulic regeneration system uses a unique pilot-operated counterbalance valve to harness gravity, making lowering and retracting the boom more efficient than ever. The system reduces cycle times by up to 20% and fuel consumption by up to 4.4%.
• We believe that even high performance features should have economy at their heart. That's why our robust Z-bar linkage doesn't just offer an incredible 6.5 tonnes of tearout force; it also maximises bucket fill for superb efficiency in rehandling applications.
• The 550-80 telehandler boasts high back-off brakes; these reduce viscous drag during roading and rehandling, boosting economy by as much as 2%.
• JCB's innovative Clean Burn technology helps our engines to meet Tier 4 Final/Stage IV regulations without the use of a DPF. This means, of course, that costly DPF regeneration or replacement is never a worry.
• All AGRI Loadall operators have access to all the fuel information they need via the dash LED screen. By pressing the information button, the driver can see fuel remaining, fuel used since the last fill-and-reset, and current average fuel consumption. Additionally the DEF/Adblue level is also easy to view on the same screen.
• We've fitted a tough inverted U-shaped boom pressing with fully welded closing plates and large overlaps of over 1.0m. For extra strength, we've reduced the number of joints and stress points across our integrated boom nose and one-piece closing plate.
• Heavy-duty axle feet help an AGRI Loadall to absorb the immense stresses generated during continuous heavy material re-handling applications. Keyhole castings hold the tilt and extension rams to further improve overall structural integrity.
• The bonnet is side-mounted and recessed to keep it out of harm's way. Rear lights on this telehandler fold up and away from potential hazards on-site.
• The one-piece fully welded chassis maximises strength and minimises weight. The boom is mounted low in the chassis, providing an extremely rigid structure and maximum over-the-shoulder visibility.
• Hydraulic hoses can be vulnerable to damage, so ours are intelligently routed through the boom for maximum protection. Our hydraulic cylinders have friction-welded eye-ends for extra strength, plus all pivots use hardened pins.
• Because we make our own hydraulic rams, cabs, transmissions, engines, chassis and booms, JCB AGRI Loadalls benefit from perfect harmony of key components, bringing with it optimised reliability and performance.
• The new AGRI Loadall range's stringent testing programme has included prolonged high stress loading of the chassis, boom and other key components, as well as repeated transmission use over thousands of cycles and intensive rolling road work.
• If you need added protection from falling objects, choose our front and top screen roof guards.
• We use state-of-the-art manufacturing processes like robot machining, precision paint technology and innovative assembly techniques to achieve the very highest levels of quality.
• To provide long-term corrosion protection, we dip our cabs in electrophoretic alloy before starting the painting process.
• JCB engines are tried and tested. We've built over 200,000 DIESELMAX engines since 2004, and we've tested our latest EcoMAX units for 110,000 hours in 70 different machines across the toughest applications and environments.
• The Tier 4 Final/Stage IV engine builds on the proven success of the JCB EcoMAX platform. Since the start of the engine program we have achieved over 200,000 hours of testing across the toughest applications and environments.
• Single-lever servo-assisted electro hydraulic controls provide fully proportional, smooth, precise command of both boom and auxiliary functions on the 550-80. The single lever control can be either cab or seat mounted, ensuring the best controllability on the market.
• Shifting gears and changing the direction of your telehandler is done via the joystick, making manoeuvres fast and easy. A tilting steering column with optional telescopic adjustment helps operators to find the best possible driving position.
• For intuitive automotive-style ergonomics (and, therefore, greater usability), we've fitted our latest AGRI Loadalls with new instruments, a hi-res TFT screen and backlit switches. Operators can now enjoy at-a-glance instrument recognition and improved visibility even at night.
• Our 7-speed fan heater has plenty of scope for adjustment; this helps to create a more comfortable – and therefore productive – operator environment.
• All-round visibility on JCB AGRI Loadalls is excellent, courtesy of direct glazing and a large roof screen, as well as a low bonnet.
• A new exterior top door slam latch means you can now close the upper door from outside.
• Optional front and rear worklights give good all-round illumination, while our optional LED lights allow ultimate productivity in the dark. We even offer a rear hitch worklight option.
• The new-look exterior isn't purely cosmetic; the cooling fan airflow is now angled upwards, reducing dust build-up. The EcoMAX's DPF-free design keeps the bonnet line low for maximum visibility.
• As standard on Agri Loadalls, the deluxe cab trim gives you extra rear seat storage and a cubby box mounted to the off-side rear of the seat.
• A tilting and optionally telescopic steering column facilitates a fully adjustable driving position creating an optimal ergonomic environment, aided by excellent airflow, low noise levels and optional air conditioning.
• Control is increased even further with automotive-inspired braking. This new system sees already class-leading braking performance enhanced with the introduction of power brakes, providing proportional braking throughout the pedal travel and resulting in improved braking effort and safe, stable stopping.
• Adaptive Load Control technology automatically controls hydraulic operation, helping to maintain the longitudinal stability. An AGRI Loadall also has hose burst check valves (HBCVs) to protect the rams from collapse in the event of a hose failure.
• Excellent cab access, with three points of contact and ergonomically positioned grab handles and two footsteps. Bystanders are safeguarded by our standard-fit reversing alarm.
• The low boom profile and pivot means that operators get excellent rear visibility; there's also a full set of side and rear-view mirrors to enhance all-round visibility and safety compliance.
• Accidental operation is a thing of the past with our operator presence switch; this feature prevents telehandler movement whenever drivers leave their seats.
• Our factory-fit immobilisers can reduce your insurance premiums. They can be activated by a JCB unique key or a 4-digit keypad, with automatic arming after a set time following engine shutdown.
• Depending on territory, our AGRI Loadall security system is Thatcham-approved. The package comprises a JCB LiveLink telematics vehicle tracker, an immobiliser and a Cesar Datatag (UK only).
• All daily checks and grease points are easily located at ground level on these AGRI Loadalls; specify our optional central greasing system for even faster and easier serviceability.
• The bonnet opens and closes easily with gas-assisted cylinders, and the service bay is large and wide for good engine access. The battery is protected by a hinged bolt shut door, which nevertheless offers easy access to the battery itself.
• Filling both the telehandler's diesel and AdBlue/DEF tanks is straightforward and can be done from ground level; there's also an integral pre-filter in the filler neck to guard against contaminated fuel. Housed inside the DEF tank are DEF quality sensors.
• A dry lubricant system means wear pads are extremely durable, with service intervals of 500 hours.
• The filters on these AGRI Loadalls (engine oil, hydraulic oil and fuel) are centrally located for fast, easy servicing. The air filter is easily accessible, and its double-element design simplifies cleaning.
• The battery is protected by a hinged bolt shut door still giving easy access to the battery.
As a product of the JCB Efficient Design programme, the 550-80 AGRI Loadall is a telehandler that can make the most of every last drop of fuel.
The transmission and hydraulics are exceptionally well matched to ensure that the Tier 4 Final JCB EcoMAX engine can produce high torque at engine speeds as low as 1500-1600rpm.
And it meets Tier 4 Final regulations without requiring costly or time-consuming exhaust after-treatment.
Further efficiency-boosting features on these telescopic handlers include easy servicing, a transmission dump on the footbrake, superb traction, a new hydraulic regeneration system, variable geometry turbo technology and excellent manoeuvrability even in confined areas. The hydraulic system alone has helped to reduce cycle times by up to 20% and fuel consumption by up to 4.4%.


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struct GpuHostMsg_AcceleratedSurfaceBuffersSwapped_Params;
struct GpuHostMsg_AcceleratedSurfacePostSubBuffer_Params;

namespace WebKit {
class WebExternalTextureLayer;
class WebLayer;
class WebTouchEvent;
class WebMouseEvent;
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namespace content {
class ContentViewCoreImpl;
class RenderWidgetHost;
class RenderWidgetHostImpl;
class SurfaceTextureTransportClient;
struct NativeWebKeyboardEvent;

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  virtual void InitAsPopup(RenderWidgetHostView* parent_host_view,
                           const gfx::Rect& pos) OVERRIDE;
  virtual void InitAsFullscreen(
      RenderWidgetHostView* reference_host_view) OVERRIDE;
  virtual RenderWidgetHost* GetRenderWidgetHost() const OVERRIDE;
  virtual void WasShown() OVERRIDE;
  virtual void WasHidden() OVERRIDE;
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  virtual void SetBounds(const gfx::Rect& rect) OVERRIDE;
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  virtual gfx::NativeViewAccessible GetNativeViewAccessible() OVERRIDE;
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      const std::vector<webkit::npapi::WebPluginGeometry>& moves) OVERRIDE;
  virtual void Focus() OVERRIDE;
  virtual void Blur() OVERRIDE;
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  virtual bool IsSurfaceAvailableForCopy() const OVERRIDE;
  virtual void Show() OVERRIDE;
  virtual void Hide() OVERRIDE;
  virtual bool IsShowing() OVERRIDE;
  virtual gfx::Rect GetViewBounds() const OVERRIDE;
  virtual void UpdateCursor(const WebCursor& cursor) OVERRIDE;
  virtual void SetIsLoading(bool is_loading) OVERRIDE;
  virtual void TextInputStateChanged(
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  virtual void ImeCancelComposition() OVERRIDE;
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  virtual void SetCachedBackgroundColor(SkColor color) OVERRIDE;
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  void SendTouchEvent(const WebKit::WebTouchEvent& event);
  void SendMouseEvent(const WebKit::WebMouseEvent& event);
  void SendMouseWheelEvent(const WebKit::WebMouseWheelEvent& event);
  void SendGestureEvent(const WebKit::WebGestureEvent& event);

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From one of the tests; this fails against an actual server (JBoss kit).
00:02:59,143 INFO  [org.teiid.SECURITY] (Worker2_QueryProcessorQueue6) tF6aPUsmLmU/ TEIID40115 Local pass-through connection implicitly closing session tF6aPUsmLmU/ so that the connection can be used in a different security context.
Caused by: org.teiid.api.exception.query.FunctionExecutionException: 38000 TEIID31163 Failed to lookup proj4 text.


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Report Reveals Foster Youth's Top Priorities
By Sable Locci
In an effort to highlight the most important issues identified by foster youth, advocacy organization Foster Youth in Action conducted a poll last October of more than 500 foster youth. Results indicated that sibling visitation, homelessness prevention, college access and success, and opportunities for independent living are the top priorities among current and former foster youth.
Fifty-two percent of respondents expressed a desire to strengthen the rights of youth to see siblings, and 47 percent stated the importance of increasing safe and affordable housing for youth after leaving care. Providing foster youth with assistance in gaining access to and navigating college and other opportunities garnered the votes of 46 percent of youth, while 44 percent said improved support services to aid youth in being successful and independent in adulthood was important.
The survey included 525 current and former foster youth from more than 25 states and also incorporated the responses of 176 foster parents, social workers, and other adult professionals who work closely with foster youth.
The current and former foster youth polled ranged in age from the early teens to the early 30s, and priorities changed over time. For example, while the issue of healing from trauma registered as a concern for only 29 percent of youth ages 13 to 17, that number spiked among youth 25 years of age and older, earning 63 percent of votes. (It was the number one priority for former foster youth age 31 or older.) A similar example was the concern of homelessness prevention. Being of importance to only 30 percent of the youth ages 13 to 17, it nearly doubled at 58 percent for those ages 18 to 24.
Foster Youth in Action (FYA) is a national organization that works to harness the power of the voice of foster youth to fight for and secure their rights. In October of 2016, FYA held its annual Leaders for Change 2016 conference, where young people ages 16 to 26 from varying local, state, and national leadership organizations, as well as adult allies, assembled in Washington, D.C. to discuss issues faced by foster youth. In efforts to cultivate awareness, youth leaders held a press conference and visited the offices of 25 different legislators.
For more information on Foster Youth in Action, visit here.
Sable Locci
Sable is a student currently residing in Los Angeles. She's an enthusiast of all things creative and performing arts and interns for The Imprint.
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