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Patriots place a pair of players on IR
Alex Barth December 31st, 2020
Nov 1, 2020; Orchard Park, New York, USA; New England Patriots linebacker Josh Uche (53) walks off the field following a game against the Buffalo Bills at Bills Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports
With just one game left to play this season, the Patriots have opened up a pair of spots on their roster. They did so by placing rookie linebacker Josh Uche (foot) and edge rusher Tashawn Bower on injured reserve. The moves were first reported Thursday afternoon by ESPN's Mike Reiss.
This is Uche's second time on IR this season. The 2020 second-round pick missed six games at the beginning of the year, also due to a foot injury. He'll finish his rookie campaign with nine tackles, a sack, and seven QB hits in nine games. Shortly after being placed on IR, he posted a tweet implying his focus is now on 2021.
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— Josh Uche ???? (@_Uche35) December 31, 2020
Bower was on-and-off the Patriots roster for much of 2o20, but played a consistent reserve role over the past three games. His season ends with 11 tackles in seven games.
The Patriots could end up with a pretty thin roster for Sunday's season finale. In addition to the two players who were later placed on IR, four others did not participate in Thursday's practice including center David Andrews (calf) and guard Shaq Mason (calf). Meanwhile, 15 players were questionable.
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Schiller International University
Degrees at Schiller International University
Schiller International University appears in our ranking of Master's in Hospitality Management Online: Top 25 Values.
Most of the degrees available at Schiller International University deal with business, hospitality, and international relations. There are associate's, bachelor, masters, dual-award, and online degrees available at Schiller's Florida campus, its international locations, and online. The school's international presence means that students have many ways to study the popular degree of International Business, which is available at every possible degree level, as well as online.
Students who are interested in international business may not only study at the Florida campus, but they may also transfer to any one of the international locations that allow students to interact with peers in other countries while earning their degree. Students will take some general education credits in areas like history, math, psychology, and art and continue with core courses in computing, accounting, and business.
Some of the classes a student may take while enrolled in the Bachelor of Science in International Business include Principles of Macroeconomics, International Trade & Finance, and Principles of Marketing. Students will also have the opportunity to augment their degree with several elective courses in areas like entrepreneurship, diplomacy, accounting, and foreign language.
Another area where the university offers several degrees is international relations and diplomacy, which is available as a bachelor's degree on campus and online, as well as a master's degree on campus and online. Students who want to study on campus will take classes in Tampa Bay, Madrid, or Heidelberg. Some of the classes in the program include Modern Diplomacy, American Foreign Policy, and Concepts of International Relations.
An additional topic for discussion at Schiller International University is hospitality and tourism management, which students can study on campus or online, as well as at multiple levels. Like the other degrees offered at the university, students can also transfer to any of the school's international campuses for study abroad sessions or to complete their degree in another country.
After completing the degree's general education requirements, students will continue into the study of tourism and hospitality. In addition to classes like Food & Beverage Management and Convention & Event Management, degree-seekers will also take several courses in business with classes in finance, business law, and statistics.
Additional degrees for study at Schiller International University include those in management, information technology, and economics, and each of those degrees is available on campus and online and also offers students the choice of studying in Florida or at one of the international campuses.
About Schiller International University
Schiller International University operates online through distance learning and has its headquarters in Largo, Florida and also operates campuses in several countries. There are campuses affiliated with the university in France, Spain, and Germany, as well as in Tampa Bay, Florida in the United States. The locations where the school operates in other countries are located in historic buildings in cities like Madrid, Heidelberg, and Paris.
The private university is a for-profit institution and confers associates, bachelor's, and master's degrees in a variety of subjects. The school was established in 1964 as an institution to help people living in West Germany attend an English-speaking school while abroad. The school's official colors are burgundy and gray, and the motto is "One World, One University."
Schiller International University Accreditation Details
The Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools has accredited Schiller International University, which allows it to grant college degrees to its students. The university is also affiliated with the Association of International Educators. The university has been granted approval to grant degrees in Florida by the Florida State Commission for Independent Education and is also a member of the Western Association for College Admission Counseling.
For its Madrid campus, the university is accredited by the Consejería de Educacion y Culturá de la Comunidad de Madrid. The Germany campus has been reviewed by the German accrediting agency to meet strict programmatic standards of that board. The university also has a cooperative agreement with the University of Roehampton to offer double-degrees from both universities that feature a single program of study.
Schiller International University Application Requirements
To apply to Schiller International University, students must complete the official application, submit a non-refundable fee of $20 for Florida campus study or €50 for international study, and a completed and signed Enrollment Agreement. Students who have earned fewer than 24 college credits must provide evidence of having earned a high school diploma, as well as provide a date of completion or graduation for that degree.
Students who apply and have a degree from a university outside the United States must provide proof of the degree they earned or the results of their exit exams. Students who have a GED may also provide proof of their degree. Prospective graduate students must submit similar items but must also provide proof of having earned a bachelor's degree or the transcript from the school they attended if graduation occurred in a country other than the United States.
Estimated yearly tuition and fees for an undergraduate student come to $14,300, and the university suggests that room and board for the year will add an additional $7,000 to the cost of attendance. However, the university doesn't provide on-campus housing, so the cost is based on an estimate made by the university. Personal expenses like transportation may come to an additional $3,000, according to the university's estimates.
Graduate students at Schiller International University will pay $590 per credit or $1,770 per course. Students in the Master of Business Administration (MBA) program will pay $775 per credit hour or $2,325 per course. Other fees a student may pay include a student activity fee, transcript fee, and examination fee.
Around 85 percent of the students who enroll at Schiller International University who are from the United States receive some type of financial aid. Students may qualify for scholarships, grants, and loans if they're a United States citizen or a permanent resident. Medically disabled students and veterans of the armed forces may qualify for additional financial aid.
International students may need to provide proof of having enough money to pay for tuition, and those students will not normally qualify for financial aid. Students who believe they will be eligible should submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as soon as they decide to apply to college. Not only may students qualify for federal student loans when they attend Schiller International University, but they may also receive Pell Grants, which is money that doesn't need to be paid back.

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About IAI
Molecular Genomics
Reproducible Community Dynamics of the Gastrointestinal Microbiota following Antibiotic Perturbation
Dionysios A. Antonopoulos, Susan M. Huse, Hilary G. Morrison, Thomas M. Schmidt, Mitchell L. Sogin, Vincent B. Young
Dionysios A. Antonopoulos
Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases
Susan M. Huse
Marine Biological Laboratory, Woods Hole, Massachusetts, 02543
Hilary G. Morrison
Thomas M. Schmidt
Department of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics, Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan 48824
Mitchell L. Sogin
Vincent B. Young
Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Infectious DiseasesDepartment of Microbiology and Immunology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109
For correspondence: youngvi@umich.edu
DOI: 10.1128/IAI.01520-08
Shifts in microbial communities are implicated in the pathogenesis of a number of gastrointestinal diseases, but we have limited understanding of the mechanisms that lead to altered community structures. One difficulty with studying these mechanisms in human subjects is the inherent baseline variability of the microbiota in different individuals. In an effort to overcome this baseline variability, we employed a mouse model to control the host genotype, diet, and other possible influences on the microbiota. This allowed us to determine whether the indigenous microbiota in such mice had a stable baseline community structure and whether this community exhibited a consistent response following antibiotic administration. We employed a tag-sequencing strategy targeting the V6 hypervariable region of the bacterial small-subunit (16S) rRNA combined with massively parallel sequencing to determine the community structure of the gut microbiota. Inbred mice in a controlled environment harbored a reproducible baseline community that was significantly impacted by antibiotic administration. The ability of the gut microbial community to recover to baseline following the cessation of antibiotic administration differed according to the antibiotic regimen administered. Severe antibiotic pressure resulted in reproducible, long-lasting alterations in the gut microbial community, including a decrease in overall diversity. The finding of stereotypic responses of the indigenous microbiota to ecologic stress suggests that a better understanding of the factors that govern community structure could lead to strategies for the intentional manipulation of this ecosystem so as to preserve or restore a healthy microbiota.
Received 15 December 2008.
Returned for modification 2 February 2009.
Accepted 12 March 2009.
↵▿ Published ahead of print on 23 March 2009.
↵† Supplemental material for this article may be found at http://iai.asm.org/.
Editor: B. A. McCormick
Infection and Immunity May 2009, 77 (6) 2367-2375; DOI: 10.1128/IAI.01520-08
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Ex-Currency Trader Jailed in Australia After Nearly Five-Year Case Comes To An End
Krishnan Rasaratnam was sentenced to 3 years and 3 months, after pleading guilty in 2011 to unlicensed currency trading
Steven Hatzakis | Regulation ( Retail FX ) | Monday, 23/12/2013 | 11:30 GMT+2 2013-12-23T09:30:45+00:00 2013-12-23T09:30:45+00:00
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A case that Forex Magnates originally reported about in 2009 finally comes to an end as the former director of Strategic Alternative Investments Pty Ltd (SAI), Krishnan Rasaratnam has today been sentenced to 39 months in jail by a Sydney Court.
According to the regulator's announcement, the unlicensed currency trader had misappropriated investors' funds into his own account and caused investors to lose $12 million. He then made false statements to the Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC), following an ongoing legal proceeding that included investigations, his arrest by police in September 2009, and a series of court appearances since.
Rasaratnam pleaded guilty in a Sydney court in 2011 to multiple counts of dishonest conduct in this case. Today he made another court appearance, at Downing Centre District Court, before Judge C Hoy who sentenced Rasaratnam to three years and three months in jail, with a minimum time to be served of 18 months before becoming eligible for parole.
Dishonest Conduct, ASIC Speaks Out
Specifically, Rasaratnam pleaded guilty to one count of using a false instrument and five counts of dishonest conduct while providing a financial service. In addition, one charge of using a false instrument, three charges of dishonest conduct and two charges of making false statements to ASIC were taken into account in his sentencing, under the prosecution of the Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions.
ASIC Commissioner John Price stated that the regulator will not stop his pursuit for legal conduct within its realm of jurisdiction. "Maintaining fair and efficient markets is key for ASIC and we will not hesitate to take action against those who engage in dishonest or deceptive representations," Mr. Price said in a statement issued by ASIC. "This sentence recognises the seriousness of Mr Rasaratnam's conduct and should serve to deter others from engaging in similar behaviour," he added.
Judge Hoy, also referenced in the official ASIC press release, stressed that the seriousness of the conduct could not be overlooked. He pointed out the length of time over which the offences were committed; the significant amount of money that was invested and subsequently lost by investors; and the fact that Mr. Rasaratnam was in a position of trust in acting as a financial adviser, if not by name, but by actions.
$12 Million in Losses for Investors
ASIC had cancelled SAI's licence on December 1, 2006, although it was the holder of an Australian financial services (AFS) licence, provided product advice and dealt in derivative and foreign exchange contracts.
Between February 2006 and January 2008, Rasaratnam raised funds from investors by making false and misleading claims that SAI investments were low-risk, carried a high return and in some cases were capital guaranteed by a major investment bank.
Rasaratam, who was not licensed as a currency trader, misappropriated the investors' funds by diverting those funds to his personal trading account. As a result of the purported investment activity by SAI investors, they incurred losses of more than $12 million.
His role was noted as the sole director, foreign currency trader and investment adviser for SAI.
Investigation Longer than Time Sentenced
This case has spanned over four years and dates back to allegations of over nearly a decade ago. Following are excerpts of some of the case adjournments, postponments and rescheduling involved:
It was alleged that between May 2005 and January 2007, Rasaratnam obtained funds from a number of locations including New South Wales, Queensland and Malaysia.
Rasaratnam was arrested by Hornsby Police on 21 August, 2009 and bailed to appear before the Hornsby Local Court.
Rasaratnam, of North Wahroonga, appeared in the Hornsby Local Court in Sydney on 13 charges relating to dishonest conduct, deception and providing false and misleading information to ASIC.
The matter was transferred to the Downing Centre Local Court and scheduled to return to Court on 27 October, 2009.
On Wednesday, 22 September, 2010, Rasaratnam was committed to stand trial in the Sydney District Court. The matter was listed to return to Court on Friday, 8th of October, 2010 with an anticipated trial date to be set on this date.
Rasaratnam's sentencing hearing was set for the 29th of March, 2012 but was adjourned until the 1st of June, 2012.
On the 1st of June, 2012 at Sydney's Downing Centre District Court, Rasaratnam's sentencing hearing was partly heard. The matter was adjourned until the 20th of July, 2012.
On the 19th of November, 2012 matter was heard at Sydney's Downing Centre District Court where sentencing was adjourned until the 12th of April, 2013 at Parramatta District Court.
Rasaratnam's partly heard sentence hearing did not proceed on the 12th of April 2013, but was adjourned until the 30th of May, 2013 at Sydney's Downing Centre District Court.
On the 30th of May, 2013 at Sydney's Downing Centre District Court, Rasaratnam's sentence hearing was partly heard. The matter was adjourned until the 13th of September, 2013.
On the 13th of September, 2013 at Sydney's Downing Centre District Court, Rasaratnam's sentence hearing was partly heard. The matter was adjourned until the 22nd of November, 2013, at which time it was anticipated that a sentence would be handed down.
On the 22nd of November, 2013 at Sydney's Downing Centre District Court, Rasaratnam's sentence hearing was partly heard. The matter was adjourned until the 20th of December, 2013, at which time a sentence was anticipated to be handed down.
December 23, 2013, ASIC announces Rasaratnam's sentence of 3 years and 3 months, by the Sydney Court.
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February 12, 2018 – The Bedford Republican Town Committee is pleased to announce an essay competition open to college-bound Bedford high school seniors who for a chance to win a $1,000 college scholarship. The contest essay subject is What the Constitution Means to Me. The winner will be chosen by a panel and announced during a Flag Day celebration in June.
Francis Corcoran will head the essay-writing contest committee tasked with choosing a winner. "The essay contest will give high school seniors an opportunity to stretch their minds and reflect on the relationship between the people and government," said Mr. Corcoran. Mr. Corcoran was a member of the Bedford Town Board for over 12 years and served as Westchester County Legislator District 2.
Submissions for What the Constitution of the United States Means to Me essay contest should be between 600 and 900 words. Applicants must be college bound high school seniors and residents of Bedford. Entries are welcome from now until May 6th, 2018. Contestants may email a digital copy in pdf format to: contact@bedfordnygop.com, or hard copy to Bedford Republicans, Box 670, Bedford Hills, NY 10507. Please be sure include your name, address, email and phone number. All applicants must be residents of Bedford.


The Department of Classics and Religious Studies offers programs of study leading to the degrees of Master of Arts (MA) in Religious Studies and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Religious Studies.
The Department of Classics and Religious Studies (sector: Religious Studies) focuses on the study of the religious phenomenon through teaching and research in the same manner and on the same level as any other category of facts accessible to human experience and observation.
The disciplines that play a role in the study of religions are primarily of a historical, sociological, psychological and anthropological nature. Such a study must take into account the plurality of religious traditions and expressions in society and examine the relationships among them.
Research on the meaning of religious phenomena is accomplished through analysis and comparison of the various means of religious expression, both in the past and present. No tradition is considered normative.
The programs focus on religions in Canada, including Amerindian and Inuit traditions, and on religions in the comparative cultural context as well as religions in the Graeco-Roman World. The comparative cultural approach provides an opportunity to explore religious phenomena across different religious traditions expressly within their specific cultural contexts. The program favours the methods of anthropology, history, psychology and sociology.
Candidates must have a Master of Arts in Religious Studies or the equivalent, and must meet the requirements in effect for graduate studies. When they apply, candidates must indicate their preferred area of research, consult a full-time professor of the department whom they hope to have as a supervisor, and submit a two-page statement of their doctoral research project.
Official applications should be submitted by the deadlines in effect for graduate studies. Applications received after a deadline will be considered only if positions are available.
All applicants must be able to understand speak and write either English or French proficiently. Applicants whose first language is neither English nor French must provide proof of proficiency in one or the other. The list of acceptable tests is indicated in the "Admission" section of the academic regulations in effect for graduate studies.
In accordance with the University of Ottawa regulation, assignments, examinations, research papers and theses can be produced in either English or French.
Provide an agreement on the part of a faculty member of the Religious Studies program to supervise the student's doctoral thesis.
The transfer must be completed by the end of the fourth term following initial enrollment in the master's program. Please note that the minimal admission average requirements for the doctoral program must also be met. Following transfer, all of the usual requirements of the PhD must be met: a total of 30 units of graduate coursework (MA and PhD combined); the comprehensive exam (SRS 9998); and, the thesis (THD 9999).
The doctoral program consists of 18 units in courses and directed studies, a comprehensive examination, and the writing and defence of a thesis.
After consultation with the research supervisor, the student will prepare a preliminary thesis proposal as part of the requirements of SRS 8928.
Before the end of the second year of studies, the thesis project must be presented for examination and discussion at a colloquium attended by professors and students of the department. After the colloquium, the student will submit the final version of the thesis proposal. Instructions regarding the colloquium and the thesis project can be obtained on the department's website.
guide Preparing a Thesis or a Research Paper.
The Graduate Studies Committee may require additional courses from the student depending on the nature of the research.
Students must successfully complete a comprehensive examination in which they demonstrate their knowledge of the general and the specific fields of research to which the doctoral thesis is related. Instructions regarding the examination can be obtained on the department's website.
Subject to the approval of the Director of Graduate Studies, students enrolled in a graduate program may receive units for two graduate courses (equivalent to six units) taken outside the department.


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Community Voices is coming to Melbourne
Announcements • Published on 18 August 2021
Community Voices, a Judith Neilson Institute and Media Diversity Australia initiative giving people from diverse backgrounds a greater voice in Australia's national conversation, is now open to applicants from Melbourne for 2022.
Announcements • 18 August 2021
Apply now: Community Voices Melbourne
Community Voices provides participants with training, support, practical experience and industry knowledge to help them engage effectively with the media.
It encourages participants to add their community knowledge and professional expertise to public discussions on issues affecting all Australians.
The program supports participants from a broad range of backgrounds. We are seeking applications from people with ethnic, linguistic and religious diversity, different political and cultural outlooks, or experiencing socio-economic challenges, for example unemployment, homelessness.
Community Voices will be open to applicants in Melbourne for the first time in 2022, following a successful pilot program with 12 participants in Sydney this year.
Class of '21: Community Voices is already helping 12 participants to develop their media skills.
Participants are already making a mark in the media having featured on television and radio news and current affairs programs, print and digital stories, as well as social media and podcasts.
2021 Community Voices participant Joy Adan said the experience has been eye-opening and challenging.
"I've had the honour and joy of learning from some of Australia's most experienced and engaging journalists, researchers and strategists, while seated alongside some of Australia's incredibly hard-working and inspiring community contributors," she said.
"It has opened doors to opportunities and conversations I always thought unwelcome for a migrant girl from Western Sydney, and we've only scratched the surface."
Fellow participant Basim Al-Ansari said he has previously felt a void between the Australian media and his community.
"As an Australian Muslim, in particular, I felt a deep mistrust in a media that had its agenda for portraying us as the 'other' in the National debate," he said.
"The Community Voices program is, successfully and elegantly, trying to fix that void, bridge that gap and heal that mistrust."
Community Voices participants Joy Adan and Idrissa Dumbuya with JNI Education Director Andrea Ho and Media Diversity Australia's Ky Chow.
JNI Education Director Andrea Ho said: "It is pleasing to see more media outlets making efforts to more accurately reflect Australia's diversity, but our industry still has a way to go."
"I recognise that most people find it challenging to front up to the media, let alone comment on difficult topics or in a contested space," she said.
"This year, I've seen our Community Voices participants step into the media arena and speak up confidently on current topics.
"With the pandemic and related issues it's been extraordinarily important to have the Community Voices' contribute to the news cycle."
The year-long program will give participants comprehensive training in different mediums, including radio, TV, print and digital media.
Community Voices participant Daniel Gobena chatting with 2SER.
Participants will learn how to pitch themselves to the media and manage the opportunities and challenges that come with having a public profile.
They will also be given opportunities to develop their skills in live media situations.
Participants will work closely with the project team, as well as media executives, identities, trainers and experts from across the industry.
The program is led by Jim Carroll, former Director of News and Current Affairs at SBS and Network Ten, in collaboration with Media Diversity Australia.
Applications closed on Monday, September 20, 2021.
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Bozak caps rally with OT goal, Blues beat Avs 5-4 in Game 5
Tyler Bozak scored 3:38 into overtime and the St. Louis Blues fended off elimination in Game 5 of the Western Conference semifinals.
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Nathan MacKinnon and Devon Toews scored 22 seconds apart in a five-goal first period, sending the Colorado Avalanche to a 7-2 win over the Nashville Predators in Game 1 of their first-round playoff series.
Draisaitl, MacKinnon, Panarin selected as NHL MVP finalists
The NHL Hart Trophy voters agreed with NHL players in selecting Edmontons Leon Draisaitl, Colorados Nathan MacKinnon and Artemi Panarin of the New York Rangers as MVP award finalists. The finalists were announced by the NHL on Tuesday, and determined by members of the Professional Hockey Writers Association. The 24-year-old Draisaitl is seeking to become the first German-born player to win the Hart after leading the NHL with 110 points (43 goals, 67 assists). The 28-year-old Russian was the NHL rookie of the year with Chicago in 2016, and a first-time Hart finalist. Panarin has an opportunity to become the fifth Rangers player to win the honor, and first since Mark Messier in 1992.


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Lauderdale County coroner to face impeachment trial Feb. 7
by: Addison Willmon, Brian Lawson
Tucker is facing impeachment after a Lauderdale County grand jury decided he neglected his duties, following several allegations from families regarding their loved one's toxicology results and death certificates.
LAUDERDALE COUNTY, Ala. — Lauderdale County Coroner George "Butch" Tucker will face impeachment at a trial set to begin on Feb. 7, a circuit judge ruled Thursday.
Tucker's attorney, Jamy Poss, told the court that Tucker maintains that he was not negligent in his duties as alleged by prosecutors and a Lauderdale County grand jury in November.
Mother, son killed in Tuscaloosa double murder-suicide identified
The grand jury found there was substantial evidence that Tucker was neglecting his duties, including failing to take blood samples and send samples to the Alabama Department of Forensic Science. He was also accused of lying about reasons for delays in providing death certificates.
An impeachment verdict would result in Tucker's removal from office.
The case was initially set for trial on Jan. 6, but last week Circuit Judge Gilbert Self ruled Thursday's proceeding would be a status conference. During Thursday's conference, a trial set for next week was discussed, but after schedule conflicts and the defense's need for preparation time were cited, the Feb. 7 date was agreed upon.
Prosecutors said they expect to call 15 to 20 witnesses.
If Tucker is removed from office, the Lauderdale County probate judge would appoint an acting coroner until Gov. Kay Ivey selects a replacement.


An episode of Advancing Medicine on WFSB that aired in September 2011 included shots of Aetna Ambulance Service as part of the continuum of stroke care.
The plaque and medal for 2011 Team of the Year finalist were presented by Hartford Healthcare President Elliot Joseph and Hartford Hospital CEO Jeff Flaks at a ceremony at the hospital on November 8th.
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So far, there's much to be optimistic about. But the bank bailout and Afghanistan policy are cause for continued concern.
As we mark the first 100 days of Barack Obama's presidency, it is staggering to consider the enormous challenges he inherited from his predecessor, arguably our worst president ever. Can the devastation wrought by an eight-year nightmare be sorted out in 100 days? Of course not. That's why Obama asked for his accomplishments to be measured not by the first 100 days but by the first 1,000.
Obama deserves credit for the scale and scope of the agenda he has laid out and for confronting the challenges head-on. Within the first 100 hours of his inauguration, he pledged to close Guantánamo and CIA "black sites," banned the use of torture and repealed the global gag rule on reproductive rights. In the early weeks of his term, he lifted Bush's ban on funding for stem cell research, took steps to restore science to its proper place with regard to climate change and embarked on a transformation to a green economy. He quickly passed a strong stimulus bill that, despite its inadequate size and overemphasis on tax cuts, charts a path to economic recovery. Taken together, the stimulus plan and Obama's proposed budget signal a clear break from the ill-conceived dogma about deficit reduction that has defined and limited economic policy for the past thirty years.
On diplomacy, Obama has restored a sense of responsibility and re-engagement with the world after eight years of arrogance and swagger. We see in his progressive realism the rough outline of an Obama doctrine–a belief that, as the president stated, "We do our best to promote our ideals and our values by our example." To that end, he has called for better US cooperation in global alliances, and gave a firm endorsement of the United Nations. He has declared his commitment to nuclear weapons abolition, thereby opening the door to a renewed and wiser nonproliferation framework. His willingness to engage with countries whose interests and ideas diverge from ours–notably Iran, Russia and Cuba–has created possibilities for cooperation.
But there are two things we fear could endanger the Obama presidency: military escalation in Afghanistan and the bank bailout. Obama has wisely committed his administration to a phased withdrawal from Iraq, but his support for expanding the counterinsurgency campaign in Afghanistan is disappointing. Ramping up the conflict there could negate the positive effects in the Muslim world of withdrawing from Iraq while further destabilizing Pakistan, opening a rift with our European allies and bleeding us of the resources needed for economic recovery at home. We hope that hearings in Congress and citizen pressure will push the administration to bear down on regional diplomacy, common-sense counterterrorism measures and targeted development aid as the best security policies to stabilize the region.
The other area of concern is the bank bailout, a taxpayer-funded gift to Wall Street that could undermine much of the good in the economic plan. With the economy cratering and many projections indicating double-digit unemployment through 2011, there is a sense that Obama has given with one hand through his stimulus package and budget proposal but taken away with the other through the bank bailout. Selecting the Summers/Geithner team was a huge lost opportunity and a major misstep. When more bonuses are paid out and more self-dealing exposed, we may see more anger, especially in the form of right-wing populism.
But there is also reason for optimism. Obama's pragmatism and experimentation suggest that if the bank bailout doesn't work and he's confronted by citizens who understand the endemic problems of the Summers/Geithner approach, he may move to a Plan B–or a Team B–to maintain his credibility and to keep his agenda alive.
Other issues will measure not only Obama's fighting spirit but whether this Congress has the spine to push for reform and whether progressives can create space for it in a system hard-wired to resist change. (Prospects for change got a big boost with Arlen Specter's April 28 decision to switch parties, a move that brings the Senate Democratic majority to a filibuster-proof sixty–assuming Al Franken is seated.) The gloves are off over the Employee Free Choice Act. Likewise, brutal battles are looming over energy, climate change and healthcare bills. Will Obama stand for the public plan option, on which real healthcare reform depends? On this and other fronts, will the president temper one of his favorite phrases–"Don't let the perfect be the enemy of the good"–to push the limits of the possible? Making compromises to achieve profound change is one thing; watering down policies to appease for-profit special interests is another.
With regard to torture: Obama took the much-needed step of immediately renouncing it, ending its use and releasing the torture memos–but he is not willing to press for a commission. Congress must investigate so we can hold responsible not only the architects of illegal activity but also those who implemented it. Torture is a sore on the body of the Republic, and Congress must ensure accountability for the future of our democracy and our reputation in the eyes of the world.
of his economic team have made the budget debate more difficult. Progressives will have to battle lobbies mobilized to halt reforms and a right that rallies its base with bile and smears. For better or worse, Obama has shown himself to be open to influence. Progressives must keep that in mind as we fight for what is just and sustainable.
The president has called on citizens to believe they can bring change to Washington. One way of doing that is to give voice to ideas that were barely heard in the old era of downsized politics and excluded choices–but that now stand a fighting chance.


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ISAGO – Moving forward
IATA's Safety Audit for Ground Operations (ISAGO) is gaining great…
29 September 2009 | By Mike O'Brien, Director of Safety Audit Programmes, IATA
IATA's Safety Audit for Ground Operations (ISAGO) is gaining great momentum throughout the industry, and is closing in on its first milestone target - 100 audits - which is expected to be reached by early October. The growth in audit numbers is impressive, but what's more important is the number…
IATA's Safety Audit for Ground Operations (ISAGO)
IATA's Safety Audit for Ground Operations (ISAGO) is now operational.…
30 September 2008 | By Mike O'Brien, Director Programme Implementation/Auditing, International Air Transport Association (IATA)
IATA's Safety Audit for Ground Operations (ISAGO) is now operational. The first 10 audits are now completed and 50 plus more are in the pipeline to end 2008. It is clear that IATA have created something that the industry needs and values.
"I Say GO!" – IATA's Safety Audit for Ground Operations – ISAGO – set for launch in early 2008
Bringing all the various elements together for a successful launch…
28 September 2007 | By Mike O'Brien
Bringing all the various elements together for a successful launch of a ground-breaking, global safety audit programme is no easy task. But IATA's Director of Programme Implementation/Auditing, Mike O'Brien, has a successful track record, having managed the launch of IATA's Operational Safety Audit programme (IOSA) since 2003.
Improving safety standards for ground handling
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) estimates that ground damage…
11 September 2006 | By Mike O'Brien, Director – Operational Safety Audit Programme, International Air Transport Association (IATA)
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) estimates that ground damage costs airlines US$4 billion per year. Mike O'Brien reports on efforts to reduce the cost 50% by 2010 through the Ground Damage Prevention Programme (GDPP).


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Traditional Literature
Literary devices are techniques or methods used by authors to enliven or inform their prose. They are identifiable conventions or structures employed in literature and storytelling. Not all literary devices will be used within one work.
A story that has a deeper meaning in addition to its surface meaning. Allegories are composed of symbols or metaphors, often with a moral or spiritual meaning.
Two or more words of a word group with the same letter or sound. For example, "big brown bears bounce back."
ALLUSION
A reference to well-known characters, events in history, or another work of literature. They are often indirect or brief. (e.g. The phrase "Surrender Dorothy" from The Wizard of Oz movie was changed to "surrender piggies" by illustrator Howard Fine in Piggie Pie (1995) by Margie Palatini.)
Usage that allows for varied interpretations of a word or statement.
An object or person that does not belong or is not appropriate to the period in which it exists; a thing that is conspicuously old-fashioned.
Comparing one thing to another on the basis that some similarity exists between the two.
A short story, either amusing or interesting, about a real incident or person.
A character in who lacks conventional heroic attributes. An antihero is not necessarily a villain, but rather a flawed character.
A concise, sometimes witty, statement expressing a general truth or observation. For example, " I think, therefore I am." (Descartes)
APTRONYM
A word used for a proper name that matches its owner's occupation or character, such as Mr. Green for a frog character.
Examples of literary archetypes include themes such as birth and death and characters such as the Earth Mother.
A phrase, expression, or idea that has been overused, losing its intended influence.
An association that comes along with a particular word. For example, "snake" is often associated with devious and underhanded behavior.
COUNTERPOINT (ANTITHESIS)
Any element that is juxtaposed and contrasted with another; a foil or conflict.
DIALOGUE BALLOONS
Dialogue balloons (a.k.a speech balloons, speech bubbles) are a visual tool used to represent the speech or thoughts of a character.
A technique that allows an author to refer to past events in order to enhance understanding of the narrative or a character's motivation.
A technique in which the main story is interrupted with an expected or imagined event that may occur at a later time in the narrative.
Statements or clues provided ahead of time that offer insight to events that will occur later in the narrative.
A technique used to exaggerate the obvious. Opposite of understatement.
Sayings and phrases that are grammatical and natural to native speakers of a language.
Descriptive or figurative language that evokes mental images and engages the senses.
INFERENCE
Drawing conclusions or making logical judgments about characters and events based on interpretation rather than information provided by the author.
expression of something which is contrary to the intended meaning; the words say one thing but mean another.
A type of fiction that self-consciously addresses the devices of fiction, exposing the fictional illusion. This is done to perfection in The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales (1992) by Jon Scieszka and Lane Smith.
implied comparison achieved through a figurative use of words; the word is used not in its literal sense, but in one analogous to it.
A recurring theme, character, or idea. For example, motifs in Cinderella tales include a downtrodden protagonist, a fairy godmother, and magical transformation.
The use of words to represent or imitate natural sounds, such as "buzz," "hiss," and "zzz."
Two words with contradictory meanings used together intentionally for effect, such as "bad luck," "false hope," and "alone in a crowd."
an assertion seemingly opposed to common sense, but that may yet have some truth in it.
The imitation of elements of one work in another for humorous purposes.
Giving of human qualities to animals and inanimate objects. Fro example, "Morning peeked through the clouds, promising a good day."
POETIC JUSTICE
An outcome in which a bad character is punished and a good character is rewarded; when one character plots to undermine another, but ends up caught in his or her own trap.
The way a story gets told and who tells it. For example, first person (I, my, we) and third person (he, she, they).
PORTMANTEAU
A combination of two or more words to create a new word. For example, "spork" is a combination of "spoon" and "fork."
A play on words that sound similar or exactly the same.
A puzzle consisting of pictures or symbols representing syllables and words. For example, "I can hear you, but I cannot see you." The "hear" would be represented by a picture of an ear and "see" with a picture of an eye.
The use of sarcasm, exaggeration, wit, or ridicule to expose and criticize people or institutions.
A happy accident or discovery that occurs at just the right moment' luck or good fortune.
SIMILE
A comparison between two things using "like" or "as."
Assuming that a person or thing is the same as all others of its type, often predictable and oversimplified. A nagging wife and absent-minded professor are stereotypes.
The use of one object to represent another; used to create an added level of meaning. For example, a flag may be used to symbolize a nation.
A technique used to understate the obvious. Opposite of hyperbole.
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Since its founding in 2004, Cindy Chao The Art Jewel has been known for its artistic interpretations as well as the intricate and refined craftsmanship that brings its stunningly realized creations to life. Each 360-degree work of art is created using the delicate craft of 18th century artisan wax moulding, individually sculpting life into each of the brands pieces before setting the gemstones. In expanding her international presence, Masterpiece London serves as a standout artistic setting for the brand to share its Eastern influence and origins, while continuing to explore a Western sensibility.
Highlights of Chaos collection include her first feather brooch. Phoenix Feather, set entirely in fancy coloured diamonds, was auctioned at Christies HK for $ 1.12 million. This year, the colours of coastal forest are found in the Emerald Feather brooches. The Emerald Feather brooches are meticulously crafted using a special technic making use of ultra-lightweight titanium in combination with silver. The yellow diamonds on the quill represents light as recorded in the legend while the green emeralds nod to the natural, untouched beauty of Chaos imaginary world.
The Floral Bud of life takes center stage in this collection. Featuring emeralds in faceted cuts and cabochons that are enclosed in a diamond-drifted titanium floret, this brooch and its depths of different shades of green.
The Peony Brooch, was awarded Outstanding Object award by the Masterpiece Award Committee. Strong as steel, dynamic and boldly beautiful yet simultaneously feminine, charming and ethereal, the brooch is entirely set with rubies on purple-coloured titanium. The vivid red bloom with yellow pistils adds a striking impression hued and kaleidoscopic Nootka Island.
The Masterpiece London is on at Royal Hospital Chelsea from 27th June to 4th July and is set to attract prestigious collectors, experts, curators and art lovers from around the world.
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Mehaffey marks Symetra debut with sparkling 69 in Mesa
Amateur Olivia Mehaffey (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)
Fresh off a jaw-dropping 10-under par round of 62 last week at the Clover Cup, Olivia Mehaffey returned to Mesa for her Symetra Tour debut to fire a three-under par round of 69 on day one of the Carlisle Arizona Women's Golf Classic.
No stranger to Longbow Golf Club during her now five years at Arizona State University, Mehaffey looked right at home in carding four birdies, including two at her closing two holes – 8 and 9 – with just one bogey coming at the fourth to be sitting four shots off the early pace set by France's Celine Herbin, Mehaffey sharing ninth place at three-under.
World number 20 ranked amateur Mehaffey has undertaken a series of significant changes under new coach Jorge Parada in recent times but with those swing alterations beginning to bed in, the four-time All-American is looking right at home in pro company ahead of turning her attention to the paid ranks later this year.
For the first tournament of the 2021 Symetra Tour season, Herbin looked to be in mid-season form. The 38-year-old fired a seven-under par 65 on day one of the inaugural tournament, highlighted by six birdies and an eagle on the par-5 15th.
She leads the 132-player field at Longbow Golf Club after 18 holes, the first time she has held an outright first-round advantage at a LPGA-sanctioned tournament in her career.
"My eagle was a huge drive. We guessed 310-315 [yards], so a very good one and I had a little 6-iron to the flag," said Herbin, who is making her first Symetra Tour start since the 2016 Guardian Retirement Championship. "I landed two feet [from the hole] and it was almost a tap-in eagle, always good to have those kind of eagles."
In 2014, Herbin finished in a tie for 35th at the LPGA Final Qualifying Tournament to first earn both LPGA and Symetra Tour membership as a 2015 rookie. Competing this week at Longbow Golf Club, the same place she made her first start in an LPGA-family event, really brings her LPGA (and Symetra Tour) careers full circle while sparking memories of when she started her journey on the United States-based Tours.
"It's funny because 2015 was my first year on Symetra Tour and this was my first event, so I was quite happy to come back" said Herbin, who tied for 40th in the 2015 Gateway Classic at Longbow Golf Club. "I had a good feeling of this course. I like it and have been enjoying it. Today, my game was consistent and I was happy with my putting."
As she sleeps on the lead, Herbin will strive to continue the solid play in her first competitive event since the 2020 Ladies European Tour season-finale Andalucia Costa Del Sol Open De Espana.
"I was quite looking forward to playing a tournament again after almost four months [off]," Herbin said. "I worked on my game during the winter and put in very good work, physically. Changed a few members of team with a new swing coach, new putting coach. All those things are going toward a good direction."
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Great waves, amazing films at Surfalorus
Surfalorus wrapped a weekend of great waves and rad movies with an awards party at the Outer Banks Brewing Station on Saturday night in Kill Devil Hills, NC. Special guest CJ Hobgood (World Surf League World Champion 2001) snapped up the Best Feature award for "And Two If By Sea" directed by Justin Purser. Visiting surfer, photographer, dad, and pretty good bloke Matt Smith took home Best Short for the doc about his Polaroid photography titled "Instant Surf" directed by Adam Bell. Smith traveled from Cornwall, England and spent the week driving up and down the coast to find the best breaks of the day.
Friday night's screening at the Dare County Arts Council included a stellar line-up of OBX filmmakers including Chris Hannant, Anthony Leone, and James Clower – joined by New Jersey surfer and filmmaker Sean Santiago. Clower took home the Best Cinematography award for his crafty work on the short film Relatable Form – a global look at shapers and the relationship between nature and the things we ride.
Newport Beach surfer and filmmaker Jordyn Romero took the festival's top honor – the Emerging Filmmaker Award. Romero's film was the highlight of the Thursday night outdoor screening at Dowdy Park. The film tells the personal story of surfer, mom, and bikini activist Katherine Terrell from Nosara, Costa Rica. The 2018 Emerging Filmmaker Award recipient Logan Marshall, whose latest film "Dimensions" closed the festival Saturday night, was on hand to announce the Emerging Filmmaker Award.
Attendance broke records at this year's screenings. Over 700 people attended the three day event.
Up next! The 25th annual Cucalorus Festival will light up Wilmington, NC screens and stages in just six weeks, running from November 13-17. To check out the schedule's lineup of film screenings, music, dance, theatre, comedy and technology, visit www.cucalorus.org
Surfalorus is presented by the Outer Banks Visitors Bureau. A special thank you to Wells Fargo, Cavalier Surf Shop, Jack Brown's Beer & Burger Joint KDH, Sarah Spencer Beyond The Sale, Keller Williams Realty, Secret Spot Surf Shop, The Spot, Village Yoga, Birthday Suits, Banks Surf Supply, Barefoot Pool Service, Outer Banks Brewing Station, Sage Island, Saga Realty & Construction, KEES Vacations Outer Banks, White Doe Inn, and Surf Expo for sponsoring the event.
This project is funded in part by the Outer Banks Visitors Bureau.
This project is supported by the North Carolina Arts Council, a division of the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources.


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The GoldBrute botnet is trying to crack open 1.5 million RDP servers
10 Jun 2019 5 Security threats, Vulnerability
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by John E Dunn
Even its most optimistic users would have to concede that it's been a bracing few weeks for anyone who relies on Microsoft's Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP).
The latest round of bad news emerged last week when Morphus Labs' researcher Renato Marinho announced the discovery of an aggressive brute force campaign against 1.5 million RDP servers by a botnet called 'GoldBrute'.
That came hot on the heels of Microsoft's urgent warning in May about the risk of a dangerous "wormable" vulnerability called BlueKeep (CVE-2019-0708) in Windows XP and 7's Remote Desktop Services (RDS) which use RDP.
Underlining the worry, two weeks after the initial alert, Microsoft issued a second anxious nudge when it discovered at least one million vulnerable systems had yet to apply the available patch.
By the time the US National Security Agency (NSA) chipped in with its own mildly apocalyptic BlueKeep alert on 4 June 2019, it was clear they believed something unpleasant might be brewing.
It's behind you
The mega-attack exploiting BlueKeep has yet to materialise, but what users have got in the meantime is GoldBrute, a much more basic threat that targets the problem of RDP servers left exposed to the internet.
A search on Shodan puts the number of servers in this vulnerable state at 2.4 million, 1,596,571 of which, Morphus discovered, had been subjected to an attempted brute force attack targeting weak credentials.
On each server where this is successful, the command and control uploads the GoldBrute code in zip form, which it uses as a launch pad for more RDP server scans, followed by a new list of IPs and servers to attempt brute-force against. Wrote Marinho:
Each bot will only try one particular username and password per target. This is possibly a strategy to fly under the radar of security tools as each authentication attempt comes from different addresses.
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Morphus doesn't know how many attacks were successful, which is necessary to estimate the bot's size. However, the company did geolocate the servers on the global target list with major hot spots in China (876,000 servers) and the US (434,000).
GoldBrute uses its own list and is extending it as it continues to scan and grow.
RDP has had its problems over the years – in 2017 we dubbed it the 'Ransomware Desktop Protocol' in honour of its use by extortion malware – but events of recent weeks suggest the threat is getting worse, or at least more high profile.
What you don't know can hurt you
Inevitably, some of the servers turning up on Shodan have simply been turned on and forgotten about, exposing their owners to the danger of the "out of sight, out of mind" risk. The first task, then, is to see whether the same is true on your network.
If RDP isn't needed, turn it off while it's not being used, perhaps setting a firewall rule to block RDP on port 3389 for safe measure.
If RDP is needed, consider using it across a VPN gateway so it's not exposed on the internet.
Ideally, also turn on some form of network multi-factor authentication which dramatically reduces the risk in the event that server credentials are somehow compromised.
Normally, it's a good idea to limit the number of times passwords can be guessed although, as noted above, GoldBrute is trying to fly under the radar by limiting itself to one attempt per compromised host.
If there's one piece of good news regarding RDP threats it's that they're coming to light before mass exploitation – there is still time to act.
5 comments on "The GoldBrute botnet is trying to crack open 1.5 million RDP servers"
Simon McAllister says:
"If RDP is needed, consider using it across a VPN gateway so it's not exposed on the internet"
Replace "consider using" with "only use".
Wihan says:
You can also tunnel over 443 via RD Gateway
Simon, you gotta tell that to my boss, maybe and only maybe, he will consider trying that out.
Wilderness says:
There should be exactly zero open RDP ports reachable on the public Internet, barring researchers' honeypots.
Stefan B. Christensen says:
Seriously guys, don't panic like that. What it really comes down to is a simpel sentences:
Upgrade and update, always!
If you're on the latest release or even the previous, then this is no issue at all but if you're using a ten or twenty year old OS then yes you're looking for trouble.
by Mark Stockley
RDP BlueKeep exploit shows why you really, really need to patch
by Danny Bradbury
A million devices still vulnerable to 'wormable' RDP hole
UPDATE NOW! Critical, remote, 'wormable' Windows vulnerability


Saudi Arabian Oil Co. is doing its best to make nice with one of its biggest customers. With the ink barely dry on the takeover of 70 percent of the country's chemical giant Saudi Basic Industries Corp.
Nitin Khara, CMD & CEO, Confidence Petroleum India speaks on the Joint venture with Time Techno for LPG tanks. This venture plans to build blast resistance LPG tanks. Listen in!
Russia's foreign ministry says U.S. sanctions on Venezuela's state oil firm, PDVSA, violate international law. PDVSA is the parent company of Citgo, which owns refineries and gas stations across the United States.


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Japan man sues firm for 'paternity leave harassment'
A Japanese man who says he was penalised for taking paternity leave brought his case to a Tokyo court on Thursday, a rare suit in a country struggling with one of the world's lowest birth-rates.
The 38-year-old, who has remained anonymous, is suing his employer sportswear maker Asics for ¥4.4m ($41 000) in damages.
He says that after he took paternity leave, he was transferred to jobs that bore no relation to his skills or experience - and has accused the company of doing this to punish him and deter others.
By law, Japan offers comparatively generous parental leave. Both parents can take up to a year off, with additional renewable six-month periods if a nursery place is unavailable.
But only 6% of fathers take parental leave, compared to more than 80% of mothers who use their allowance beyond the mandatory eight weeks after birth.
Employer pressure
The disparity, activists say, is partly due to pressure from employers and a society that prizes long work hours.
The plaintiff took a year's leave in 2015-2016 when his first child was born, and another year in 2018-2019 after the birth of his second child.
Among the small number of men in Japan who take paternity leave, more than 70% are away for less than a fortnight.
On Thursday, the man told the court he was accused of not being a "team player".
"But it's wrong. I believe the company is attempting to squash an individual who tried to correct its injustice," he said.
"The management in fact seems to value when men work outside and women stay at home," he added.
Asics denies any wrongdoing and says it held "sincere" discussions with the man, his lawyer, and labour union officials.
"It is regrettable that we did not reach a final solution. We hope to clarify what actually happened in the course of the trial," it said in a statement.
Fathers in Japan face harsh criticism for taking leave, despite being legally entitled to do so as the government tries desperately to boost the birth-rate, said the man's lawyer Naoto Sasayama.
'Pata-hara'
"The culture established in a post-war Japan expects men to be the sole breadwinner. Stay-at-home men are considered extremely strange," he said.
"That idea is no longer accepted but some people still can't understand it," he said.
Parental leave is not paid for by employers, but government subsidies are available.
The plaintiff says he experienced what is known in Japan as "pata-hara", short for paternity harassment.
After returning from his first paternity leave, he was transferred from previous roles in marketing and HR to a job in a warehouse at a logistics subsidiary.
He was later able to return to head office, but says he was given "idle work" in what he believes was "silent pressure" on him to quit.
Japan's birth-rate was 1.42 in 2018 - one of the world's lowest, and far below the 2.07 the country needs to maintain its population.
There are diverse causes for the problem, some of which the government has sought to address by increasing nursery spaces and encouraging women to return to work after having children.