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ZEE Innovation & Technology Centre
David Pommerehn
Consumer Bankers Association
T.C. Spencer Pryor
Alston & Bird, LLP
Randy Trzeciak
Account Takeover Fraud , Anti-Phishing, DMARC , Application Security & Online Fraud
Suspected Business Email Compromise Ringleader Busted
Leader of 'Transnational Cybercrime Syndicate' Arrested in Nigeria, Interpol Says Mathew J. Schwartz (euroinfosec) • May 27, 2022
Photo of the suspect, who has not been named by authorities (Photo: Palo Alto's Unit 42)
Police in Nigeria this week announced the arrest of a 37-year-old man who's been charged with running a criminal syndicate tied to massive business email compromise and phishing campaigns.
The arrest was the culmination of a yearlong investigation, with the code name Operation Delilah, into the activities of the criminal syndicate, which is tracked by cybersecurity firms as SilverTerrier - aka TMT - and which appears to have been operating since at least 2015.
"The suspect is alleged to have run a transnational cybercrime syndicate that launched mass phishing campaigns and business email compromise schemes targeting companies and individual victims," says Interpol, which coordinated the operation.
The suspect, who has not been named by authorities, was arrested by Nigerian law enforcement agents at Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos, which is Nigeria's largest city.
Interpol launched Operation Delilah in May 2021 after receiving threat intelligence from three private sector partners: Group-IB, Unit 42 at Palo Alto Networks, and Trend Micro. Ultimately the governments of Australia, Canada, Nigeria and the U.S. assisted in the investigation, which was coordinated by Interpol's Africa desk, dubbed the African Joint Operation against Cybercrime, or AFJOC. Funded by the U.K. Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office, AFJOC was launched in May 2021 to help 49 African countries better tackle cybercrime.
Using the threat intelligence shared by the private partners, "investigators began to map out and track the alleged malicious online activities of the suspect, thanks to ad hoc support from private sector firm CyberToolBelt, as well as tracking his physical movements as he travelled from one country to another," Interpol says.
Third Operation Targeting Gang
This is the third Interpol-led operation to target the TMT syndicate. It follows operations codenamed Falcon I in 2020 and Falcon II in 2021, via which 14 alleged members of the gang were arrested.
Suspects arrested as a result of Falcon I (Photo: Interpol)
The suspect recently arrested via Operation Delilah "shares social media connections with Onuegbu Ifeanyi Ephraim, Darlington Ndukwu and Onukwubiri Ifeanyi Kingsley, all of whom were arrested in 2021 as part of Operation Falcon II," Palo Alto's Unit 42 reports. "He is also considered to be well connected with other known BEC actors."
The suspect appeared to have fled Nigeria in June 2021, at which time he listed his 2010 Range Rover for sale via social media, Unit 42 reports.
Listing for suspect's Range Rover on social media (Source: Unit 42)
Group-IB says it's been tracking TMT's activities since 2019. "By 2020, TMT was thought to have compromised more than 500,000 companies in more than 150 countries," it says. "According to Interpol, one of the suspects arrested during Falcon II in Nigeria was in possession of more than 800,000 potential victim domain credentials on his laptop."
Group-IB says TMT often compromised email accounts and used them to push phishing emails written in multiple languages - English, Spanish, Russian and others - based on the location of targets, which were designed to support BEC attacks.
An analysis of the group's attacks published by Group-IB in 2020, for example, found that the gang was using "mass email phishing campaigns distributing popular malware strains under the guise of purchasing orders, product inquiries, and even COVID-19 aid impersonating legitimate companies."
Sample of a 2020 phishing attack email tied to TMT (Source: Group-IB)
Malware employed by the group included a number of free tools, including AgentTesla, Loky, AzoRult, Pony and NetWire, all of which were used "to steal authentication data from browsers, email and FTP clients," Group-IB said.
The group has continued to register numerous domains to help trick victims into falling for its phishing attacks as well as relay commands to malware-infected systems. "We have identified over 240 domains that were registered using this actor's aliases," Unit 42 says. "Of that number, over 50 were used to provide command and control for malware. Most notably, this actor falsely provided a street address in New York City associated with a major financial institution when registering his malicious domains."
Massive Losses
While busting suspected BEC syndicate ringleaders is welcome news, it's unclear how much Operation Delilah will do to curb the widespread use of such tactics by criminals.
"Business email compromise/email account compromise - BEC/EAC - is a sophisticated scam that targets both businesses and individuals who perform legitimate transfer-of-funds requests," according to the FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center, or IC3.
Known, combined losses tied to reported BEC theft domestically and internationally, from June 2016 through December 2021, totaled $43.3 billion, according to the latest IC3 online crime report, released earlier this month.
Of all the types of internet-enabled crime that get reported to IC3, BEC continues to account for the greatest losses.
2021 Cybercrime: Victims' Combined Losses (Selected)
Business email compromise: $2.4 billion (including email account compromise);
Data breach (personal data): $517 million;
Identity theft: $278 million;
Payment card fraud: $173 million;
Data breach (corporate data): $152 million;
Extortion: $61 million;
Ransomware: $49 million;
Phishing: $44 million, including for variants such as voice and SMS attacks;
Computer intrusion: $20 million;
Malware: $6 million.
Recovery Asset Team
To battle BEC attacks by more quickly acting on reports from victims and working with banks to freeze stolen funds, the FBI in early 2018 launched IC3's Recovery Asset Team.
Source: FBI
The FBI says that for complaints that get filed by U.S. victims for funds that have been transferred to domestic accounts, so far it has been able to help recover 74% of the transferred money. Of $444 million in lost funds, the FBI says it was able to successfully freeze $328 million.
Attackers' Increasing Sophistication
In response, attackers have designed more sophisticated campaigns and increasingly turned to bitcoin and other cryptocurrency to help launder funds.
"These schemes historically involved compromised vendor emails, requests for W-2 information, targeting of the real estate sector and fraudulent requests for large amounts of gift cards," the FBI says.
But especially during the COVID-19 pandemic as more employees relied on videoconferencing tools, attackers became more adept at stealing senior executives' credentials for such software and then inviting individuals inside the organization with the ability to initiate a wire transfer to an ad hoc meeting, the agency says.
"In those meetings, the fraudster would insert a still picture of the CEO with no audio, or a 'deep fake' audio through which fraudsters, acting as business executives, would then claim their audio/video was not working properly," the FBI says. "The fraudsters would then use the virtual meeting platforms to directly instruct employees to initiate wire transfers or use the executives' compromised email to provide wiring instructions."
The FBI says the stolen funds often get converted to cryptocurrency to make them more difficult to track or freeze before getting cashed out.
"Based on the financial data reported to the IC3 for 2021, banks located in Thailand and Hong Kong were the primary international destinations of fraudulent funds," the FBI says. "China, which ranked in the top two destinations in previous years, ranked third in 2021, followed by Mexico and Singapore."
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Schwartz is an award-winning journalist with two decades of experience in magazines, newspapers and electronic media. He has covered the information security and privacy sector throughout his career. Before joining Information Security Media Group in 2014, where he now serves as the executive editor, DataBreachToday and for European news coverage, Schwartz was the information security beat reporter for InformationWeek and a frequent contributor to DarkReading, among other publications. He lives in Scotland.
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''We're lucky because we've got a dwelling under the additional scheme''
Almost 1,500 Kazanorgsintez workers could use benefits when buying flats
Photo: Oleg Tikhonov
The next peopling in Rainbow took place with Kazanorgsintez workers. 26 workers of the company will give a house-warming party this time. It's notable that the new blocks of flats the factory workers are moving in are located on Nail Yusupov Street, which is named after the former KOS director general. 1,345 workers of the enterprise in total have received flats under different preferential schemes from 2014 to 2018. Hundreds of families are still in the queue for the new dwelling. Realnoe Vremya tells the details.
''The construction is personally supervised by Tatarstan President Rustam Minnikhanov''
680 Kazan families could get the keys to their long-awaited blocks of flats No. 11 and No. 13 on Nail Yusupov Street in Rainbow micro-district on a warm autumn day. 26 families of Kazanorgsintez PJSC workers were among them.
Deputy Minister of Construction, Architecture, Housing and Utilities of the Republic of Tatarstan Ilshat Gimayev congratulated the micro-district's residents on the housewarming party
The future residents came to people the block early in the morning, some people had been standing in the queue from 5 a.m. Young families came with children. One of the families expected the peopling together with a tabby cat, which must enter the flat's threshold first. Children immediately swarmed the new playground. The second stage of Rainbow, which is the 7 th and 8th quarter, consists of 10 blocks of flats for 2,924 flats, the total area is 184,000 square metres. Eight blocks of flats with 2,584 flats of the 8th quarter are 60% ready. According to the construction's draft, Rainbow's three stages will have 94 blocks of flats with 25,441 flats, of which 19 blocks of the first stage were peopled. Deputy Minister of Construction, Architecture, Housing and Utilities of the Republic of Tatarstan Ilshat Gimayev congratulated the micro-district's residents on the joyous event. He told the blocks of flats were built by Ak Tash PLC well and commissioned on time.
''It's planned to complete the construction of the second-stage blocks of flats in Rainbow micro-district till the end of December together with the State Housing Fund under the Tatarstan President. Another eight blocks are about to be ready, which will be commissioned till the end of the year. The construction is personally supervised by Tatarstan President Rustam Minnikhanov,'' Ilshat Gimayev claimed.
Children immediately swarmed the new playground
Deputy Executive Director of the State Housing Fund under the Tatarstan President Vladimir Nikiforov welcomed the guests and drew the attention to the fact that a warm sunny weather adorned the festivity. He also added if the residents had complaints about the flats' state, the contractor would get rid of them on time. Deputy Director General of Ak Tash Dmitry Bykov promised to get rid of the complaints of the new residents. He told Realnoe Vremya's correspondent that two kindergartens for 220 places were planned to be built on the territory of the 8 th complex. One of them will be located behind the block of flats No. 13 on Nail Yusupov Street, the other will be a bit further. The construction of kindergartens is planned to begin this year.
1,345 families with flats on preferential programmes
A happy owner of a new flat – compressor engineer of the ethylene plant at Kazanorgsintez PJSC Farid Garifullin – shared the good news with Realnoe Vremya's correspondent. He told he filled in an application to get a flat as soon as he joined Orgsintez. ''As soon as it was my turn, I got a one-bedroomed flat. I'm very happy it has happened. I know that many Kazanorgsintez employees have been new residents today. It's a joyous and long-awaited event for many workers,'' added Farid Garifullin.
Two kindergartens for 220 places were planned to be built on the territory of the 8th complex
The possibility of purchasing a flat on preferential conditions is an important stimulus when joining the enterprise. In 2014-2016, Kazanorgsintez had three housing schemes at once: Social Mortgage, Development of Industrial Complexes in the Republic of Tatarstan and Additional Housing Scheme. A worker could have three financing sources: a loan equal to 277,000 rubles, which the enterprise gave, his own money and a loan from Avers Bank. From 2014 to 2016, the enterprise was given a quota for 1,600 workers. The enterprise continued its work on the social mortgage since 2017. Many Kazanorgsintez workers already live in their new flats, while others will people later. 675 Kazanorgsintez workers gave house-warming parties last year. 1,345 factory workers in total could get a dwelling under different preferential schemes from 2014 to the first quarter of 2018.
''It's a big bonus the factory can afford a housing scheme''
The Khusnutdinovs family has got a flat on the additional housing construction scheme for TAIF GC employees this March. Both spouses work at Kazanorgsintez. Lilia Khusnutdinova, Kazanorgsintez PJSC warehouse keeper, told they had been waiting for the flat for long.
675 Kazanorgsintez workers gave house-warming parties last year
''We're lucky because we've got a flat under the additional scheme. We'd been in the queue for a three-bedroomed flat since 2017. We have two children, we wanted them to have their own room, we wanted to have our own room. My spouse has been working at Kazanorgsintez as a forklift truck driver for 16 years, I've been working as a warehouse keeper for one year,'' Lilia Khusnutdinova told Realnoe Vremya's correspondent. Before the move, the family lived in a two-bedroomed flat of 51 square metres, the new dwelling's area totals 89 square metres.
''We've moved into a clean, spacious flat,'' Khusnutdinova shares her impressions. ''The children have their own room, they are jumping, running. The children are happy, the big number of places to play in gladdens them most. We considered other options to buy a flat too. But the price in Rainbow attracted us anyway. If prices in the city start with 50,000 per square metre, we purchased for 34,400 rubles per square metre,'' noted Lilia Khusnutdinova.
The second stage in Rainbow consists of 10 blocks of flats
Kazanorgsintez PJSC Technical Security System Department's engineer Artur Gainullin's family has also moved to Rainbow residential complex this March. But they had to wait more: Artur Gainullin joined the queue for a one-bedroomed flat in 2014. He purchased the flat for cash. ''We're happy to have changed residence. I used to live in Zhilploschadka. I could live in the new flat from the first day. We didn't make any home improvement, we bought only furniture. It's a big bonus the factory gave me such a chance that I can afford a housing scheme, which is able to support young families,'' told Artur Gainullin.
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Join the Ali Center in welcoming this month's Daughter of Greatness, Capt. Niloofar Rahmani.
Afghan military since the fall of the Taliban in 2001. Though her family received death threats, she persevered to complete her training and won the U.S. State Department's "International Women of Courage Award" in 2015.
Rahmani was born in Afghanistan in 1992. Since she was a child, she had a dream of becoming a pilot and spent nearly a year studying English to be able to attend flight school. She enlisted in the Afghan Air Force Officer Training Program in 2010 and, in July 2012, she graduated as a Second Lieutenant.
C-208 military cargo aircraft. Women are traditionally banned from transporting dead or wounded soldiers; however, Rahmani defied orders when she discovered injured soldiers upon landing in one mission. Flying them to a hospital, she reported her actions to her superiors, who imposed no sanctions.
When her achievements were publicized, Rahmani's family received threats from both family members and the Taliban, who disapproved of her ambition and career choices. The family has had to move several times, but Rahmani is resolute and aims to fly a larger C-130 plane and become a flight instructor to inspire other women. She began training on C-130s with the US Air Force in 2015 and completed the program in December 2016, following which she applied for asylum in the United States. Rahmani hopes to eventually become a military pilot for the United States Air Force. She was granted asylum in April 2018.


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Home Single Seater Formula 1
Hamilton says Verstappen's driving 'over the limit'
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(L to R): Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing RB16B and Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 W12 battle for the lead of the race at the first race restart. 05.12.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 21, Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Race Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Images
Lewis Hamilton says he was left confused as to why Formula 1 title rival Max Verstappen "hit the brakes" during the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, which led to the pair clashing, and described his driving as "over the limit".
Verstappen had been leading Hamilton, but on Lap 37 the Mercedes driver launched a move for the lead down the outside at Turn 1, only for Verstappen to lose the rear and force both off track. Red Bull informed Verstappen to hand the place to Hamilton.
Verstappen then slowed dramatically ahead of the final corner, seemingly catching Hamilton unaware. The Briton then ran into the back of his title rival, sustaining heavy front-wing damage.
Verstappen later let his rival through again and Hamilton would go on to win the race, with the Dutchman receiving a five-second time penalty for his off-track excursion, whilst both remain under investigation for their clash.
Hamilton believed at the time that Verstappen had brake checked him: "I didn't quite understand why suddenly [Verstappen] hit the brakes pretty heavily.
"I ran into the back of him, and then he moved on. So I didn't understand exactly what was going on.
"I got a message afterwards that he was going to let us past. So it was a bit confusing."
Asked about Verstappen's tactics, Hamilton went on to describe his rivals driving as "over the limit".
"For me, I really had to try and just keep my cool out there, which was really difficult to do. I've raced a lot of drivers in my life, in the 28 years, I've come across a lot of different characters. There's a few at the top which are… yeah, over the limit. Rules kinda don't apply, or they don't think of the rules.
"He's over the limit, for sure. I've avoided collision on so many occasions with the guy and I don't always mind being the one that does that, because you live to fight another day. Which I obviously did.
"It doesn't matter for him if we both don't finish. For me we both need to finish. It will be interesting to see what happens," he added.
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Albert B Hoogenboom says:
If you're forced led someone past, you need to move to one side to make room for that person to get by before you put on your brakes. Secondly why was he not reprimanded for cutting the corners over and over?
Leroy Williams says:
Max is a great driver….but he needs to understand that some of his tactics are just not gonna fly, he gets away with the stunts he pulled because Hamilton got more to lose 😉
Max has a temper that is not suited for the high speed environment of F1 racing. He uses his car as a bludgeon not a surgical instrument. He does not reflect the professionalism we have come to expect in the world of racing organizations. Bottom line…Max is a danger to every other team.
Deadpool says:
Max is doing what almost every other top driver has done. Look at senna/prost, schumacher/hill, and many more obviously. Ya you don't like it, it's dirty driving. But it's not exclusive to max. I'm not even a fan of max, but saying f1 drivers are classy, and never drive the way max does is silly.
Sorry. Meant to reply to you, not post my own comment.
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MilliOnAir Global Magazine held it's first Launch Party in the World in London at Alfie Best's fabulously refurbished Vinyl Bar on Tuesday 31st January.
The event brought together the MilliOnAir Team ( Investor and Strategist Chris Windley, Business Partner and Investor Mariett Ramm and Millie Cooper ) , guest speakers and inspirational people and brands from all around the world many of whom have appeared in the magazine and some have graced the front cover.
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Photo above: Millie with USA Business Partner and Charlie's Last Angel – Lori Mixson – who writes the Mixsonitup pages in MilliOnAir.
This Launch party celebrated the release of the February issue 09, sporting a new logo, with cover star Tony Schiena – featured in Lori's Mixsonitup pages.
Beginning with photograph's in front of the sponsor board there was a champagne reception and canapes.
On to the speakers and Olympian and former MilliOnAir cover star Jamie Baulch praised Millie and the MilliOnAir Team for what they had achieved over the past 8 issues. Jamie and I have become firm friends since we met online a few months back.
Photo above: Jamie Baulch and Mark Llewelyn – who brought Channel 4 TV stars from SAS Who Dares Wins. Harry Reid from Eastenders was also amongst the guests.
The next speaker was International Speaker, Mentor, Success Coach and Business Partner of and Investor in MilliOnAir Global, Mariett Ramm who was followed by TV Personality Claire Smith who interviewed Millie. Claire did an amazing job of finding out where Millie saw MilliOnAir going in the future and controlling the excited audience !!
On stage also was Jenny Lee Holt, Co-founder of sponsor Spectrum Telecoms.
Celia Sawyer is an inspiration and support to many .. certainly she is to Millie and Kira !!!
After the speeches came some fabulous singing by Liss Jones, star of The Voice, X Factor, Big Breakfast and Stars in their Eyes.
Of course the Vinyl Bar's owner Alfie Best was there with World Champion cage fighter Tony Giles. Many thanks to Alfie for the use of the bar.
Photo above: Alfie Best and Tony Giles.
STOP PRESS !!!!! Over 6 Million views of #MOAGlobal as at 5th February ..
We want to give thanks to Canada based Melanie Layer – one of our International sponsors !!!!
The next planned #MOALaunch is the LA Launch in September.
All donations and funds raised went to Mending Kids which is a charity that Millie has supported for many years and intends to support in the future.
Millie and I want to thank – very much – the sponsors of the MilliOnAir Launch event – you are all awesome !!!
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Samstag, 04.08.18 Coltrane - The Blue-Note Years
Fuasi Abdul Khaliq - tenor (USA)
Ben Kraef - tenor (MNE/DE)
Uri Gincel - piano (IL)
Yonatan Levi - bass (IL)
Jan Leipnitz- drums (DE)
John William Coltrane (September 23, 1926 – July 17, 1967) was an American jazz saxophonist and composer, also known as "Trane". Working in the bebop and hard bop idioms early in his career, Coltrane helped pioneer the use of modes and was later at the forefront of free jazz. He led at least fifty recording sessions, and appeared on many albums by other musicians, including trumpeter Miles Davis and pianist Thelonious Monk.
Over the course of his career, Coltrane's music took on an increasingly spiritual dimension. Coltrane remains one of the most influential saxophonists in music history. He received many posthumous awards and recognitions, including canonization by the African Orthodox Church and a special Pulitzer Prize in 2007.
Fuasi started his music career as a singer in the church at the young age of 6 as a soloist in the youth choir. his mother started him on clarinet when he was 8 years of age and throughout his early years, his musical talent was already evident in the number of competition awards he won in elementary and junior high school bands he performed in.
He has performed from coast to coast in the U.S. and in 1992 he came to Berlin where he became well known in the city's music scene. During the last 25 years abroad in Germany he as toured throughout Europe, Asia, Africa and Central America.
Ben Kraef is a German-Montenegrin saxophonist and composer based in Berlin.
Ben graduated from the University of Music "Hanns Eisler", Berlin. In 2007 he relocated to New York City on a grant from the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD), and obtained a Master of Arts from The City College of New York in 2009.
Ben's activities as a performer have included his membership in the renowned National German Youth Big Band (BuJazzO), where he was part of the concert line-up for a total of three years.
He has had the chance to perform throughout Europe, the Middle East, as well as southern Africa and Japan.
Born in Tel-Aviv, Uri Gincel came to berlin in 2009 and quickly became one of the most in demand piano players on the scene, Uri toured the world with many projects, including "Uri Gincel Trio", "Bonaparte" and studied under some major musicians as Arnie Lawrence and Walter Blending Jr.
Yonatan Levi is a 29-year-old musician born in Tel-Aviv, Israel. Displaying musical tendencies since infancy, he was sent to an esteemed school of arts between ages 6-16, growing within the music, He was later honored a full scholarship to the prestigious Berkley College of Music. In 2006 he moved to New York City and immersed himself in the New York Jazz world, Levi is currently based in Berlin, Germany, but is constantly on the road between Europe, the US and Israel.
Jan Leipnitz was born in Schkeuditz near Leipzig/Germany. He began playing the Drums in Hardcore Bands as a teenager. Later he moved to Berlin where he initially studied Philosophy at Humboldt University, and later Jazz Drums at the Berlin University of the Arts. He didn't graduate in both instances. Furthermore he has lived and worked in New Zealand and Australia. Musical collaborations include, among many others: Gebhard Ullmann, Rudi Mahall, John Schroeder, Henrik Walsdorff, Gerhard Gschloessl, Marty Cook, Allan Praskin, Andy Sugg, Kris Wanders, Jonathan Crayford, and Jeff Henderson.


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`simplisafe-python` (hereafter referred to as `simplipy`) is a Python3,
`asyncio`-driven interface to the unofficial SimpliSafe™ API. With it, users can
get data on their system (including available sensors), set the system state,
and more.

# Documentation

You can find complete documentation here: https://simplisafe-python.readthedocs.io

# Contributing

1. [Check for open features/bugs](https://github.com/bachya/simplisafe-python/issues)
  or [initiate a discussion on one](https://github.com/bachya/simplisafe-python/issues/new).
2. [Fork the repository](https://github.com/bachya/simplisafe-python/fork).
3. (_optional, but highly recommended_) Create a virtual environment: `python3 -m venv .venv`
4. (_optional, but highly recommended_) Enter the virtual environment: `source ./.venv/bin/activate`
5. Install the dev environment: `script/setup`
6. Code your new feature or bug fix.
7. Write tests that cover your new functionality.
8. Run tests and ensure 100% code coverage: `script/test`
9. Update `README.md` with any new documentation.
10. Add yourself to `AUTHORS.md`.
11. Submit a pull request!

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Military Assault Rifle and Grenade Pistol in Gangster's Arsenal
November 29, 2017 November 29, 2017 Phillip Charlier 2 Comments firearms, gangsters, guns
An Israeli manufactured military assault rifle and a grenade pistol were among small arsenal confiscated in Taichung city last night. Police arrested a man believed to be holding the weapons for use on demand by members of a criminal gang. After an investigation that included monitoring the residence of a man named Lin, who has a criminal record for drugs offences, police yesterday were issued a warrant to search the premises. Lin, 26, was charged with illegal possession of weapons
Gun Busts in Taipei and Kaohsiung Turn up "Rare Weapons"
November 16, 2017 November 16, 2017 Phillip Charlier 0 Comment Bamboo Union, firearms, gangs, gangsters, guns
Police in Taipei and Kaohsiung reported busting criminal firearms operations in separate and unrelated cases today. In both cases weapons described as rare were found, including modern sub machine guns and a WWII pistol. In Taipei City criminal investigation division police from Beitou Police Bureau raided a betel nut stand operating as a front for firearms dealing by members of the Bamboo Union gang. The raid, which occurred last night, was the culmination of an investigation spanning several months. Police
Shotgun and Pistol Found in Possession of Wanted Man
October 1, 2017 October 1, 2017 Phillip Charlier 0 Comment gangsters, miaoli, snake alley
A Police SWAT team swooped on a property in Miaoli County yesterday and arrested Snake Alley gangster Jiang Liren(姜禮仁). Jiang had been on the run for over one year after failing to show up to serve an 11 year prison sentence. Jiang had been convicted of offenses that included attempted murder, intimidation with violence, and possession of unlawful weapons. Jiang was asleep when the SWAT team raided and did not attempt to resist arrest. A pistol and a pump-action, pistol-grip
Sub-Machine Gun and Grenade Found in Arrested Gangster's Arsenal
June 12, 2017 June 13, 2017 Phillip Charlier 0 Comment firearms, gangsters
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January 15, 2017 January 15, 2017 Phillip Charlier 0 Comment gangsters, police, political thugs
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Emergency Power Restoration too Slow: Electrical Workers Beaten by Thugs
August 10, 2015 August 10, 2015 Phillip Charlier 0 Comment gangsters, political thugs, Taiwan, violence, Yunlin
Two employees of Taipower undertaking repairs to the power grid in Yunlin County in the wake of Typhoon Soudelor, were beaten up by a group of thugs wielding baseball bats, who hit the men and smashed a window of their truck. The men were led by former township chairman and husband of the current legislative yuan representative, who is one of three men charged with several offences after the incident. An electrical worker explains the incident and shows his injuries.


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Home » Manufacturers » Merck & Co.
Merck & Co. has been manufacturing and marketing medical products in the U.S. since 1891. In 2014, the company employed 69,000 people and reported revenues totaling more than $42 billion.
Merck & Co. History
The origins of Merck & Co. can be traced back to the 1600s in Germany, when Friedrich Jacob Merck opened Merck KGaA. His apothecary sold morphine, cocaine and codeine. Heinrich Emmanuel Merck transformed the business in 1827 when the company – now E. Merck – became a manufacturer. A U.S. sales office opened in 1887.
In 1891, Merck & Co. was established in the U.S., with George Merck, Heinrich's grandson, at the helm.
The first commercially available smallpox vaccine in the U.S. was marketed by Merck in 1898, and the Merck Manual was published the following year. Today, the manual is one of the most widely used textbooks in the world, having been translated into 17 languages.
In 1902, Merck & Co. established its first manufacturing plant in Rahway, New Jersey. World War I prompted Merck to sever its relationship with E. Merck in 1917.
In 1944, a collaboration between Merck and researchers at Rutgers University produced streptomycin (an antibiotic to treat tuberculosis), as well as a cortisone synthesis to treat pain. In 1953, Merck merged with Sharp & Dohme, creating what was then the largest U.S. manufacturer of prescription drugs. Merck developed the first measles vaccine in 1963, followed by the first mumps vaccine in 1967.
In 1988, Merck's Vasotec (used to treat congestive heart failure) became the company's first drug to bring in $1 billion dollars in a single year. The painkiller Vioxx was introduced in 1999, only to be recalled by Merck in 2004.
In 2009, Merck merged with Schering-Plough, adding products like Organon's NuvaRing birth control device to it roster.
Product Safety Scandals
Over the years, Merck has faced controversy and litigation over a number of its products:
Vioxx: In 2009, Merck & Co. was forced to recall the painkiller Vioxx due to a potential association with an increased risk of heart attack and stroke. Prior to the recall, Vioxx had been used by 25 million Americans. Merck would eventually pay nearly $7 billion in settlements and legal costs due to the resulting product liability lawsuits, along with $1 billion to resolve criminal and civil charges over illegal marketing and sales allegations. The company has never admitted to any wrongdoing in its handling of Vioxx.
Januvia: Merck's Type 2 diabetes drug, Januvia, was launched in 2006. By 2009, the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) had received dozens of reports of acute pancreatitis related to the medication. In 2013, the FDA began investigating a potential link between the use of incretin mimetics, including Januvia, and an increased risk of pancreatic cancer.
NuvaRing: A number of studies have pointed to a possible association between the use of NuvaRing and an increased risk of heart attack and stroke. In 2014, Merck & Co. settled more than 1,000 NuvaRing lawsuits for $100,000.
Merck & Co. (N.D.) "Our History" http://www.merck.com/about/our-history/home.html
com (2007) "Merck reaches $830M settlement in long-running Vioxx litigation" http://articles.philly.com/2007-11-10/news/25225026_1_howard-erichson-vioxx-merck-chief-executive
FeircePharma (2016) "Merck offers billions for Vioxx claims The deal, worth up to $4.85 billion, would settle 26,000 suits over the discontinued pain reliever" http://www.fiercepharma.com/regulatory/merck-reaches-830m-settlement-long-running-vioxx-litigation
DA (2009) "Information for Healthcare Professionals – Acute pancreatitis and sitagliptin (marketed as Januvia and Janumet)" http://www.fda.gov/Drugs/DrugSafety/PostmarketDrugSafetyInformationforPatientsandProviders/DrugSafetyInformationforHeathcareProfessionals/ucm183764.htm
FDA (2013) "FDA Drug Safety Communication: FDA investigating reports of possible increased risk of pancreatitis and pre-cancerous findings of the pancreas from incretin mimetic drugs for type 2 diabetes"http://www.fda.gov/Drugs/DrugSafety/ucm343187.htm
Bloomberg News (2014) "Merck Agrees to $100 Million NuvaRing Settlement" http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2014-02-06/merck-said-to-agree-to-100-million-nuvaring-settlement


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In 2013, this Danish-British former Liberal Democrat author and presenter stated: "The Duchess of Cambridge lacks a single [relevant] opinion". The nation were far from impressed. "Toxic Toksvig", as some refer to her, is a Cambridge educated lesbian and mother of three whose works number Hitler's Canary and Heroines & Harridans. She started her career … Continue reading "Sandi Toksvig"
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once more congratulations to your recent purchase ;D. New version of SMFW30 I am preparing now will be compatible with Windows 7, but with floppies trick lies more in the hardware as software as you have found out yourself. I am always formatting floppy on my W30 first and then using SMFW30 to write on it. There is very few good piano disks for W30 and it is mainly due 30kHz sampling limit and small memory which is causing higher piano tones to sound cheesy :-X. I had my take on quality piano for W30 several times but results were never pleasing. It is much easier to create nice analog synths or even Hammond B3 or Fender Rhodes are possible. Eventually I can try to make something useful by downsampling from some nice softsynth ala: http://www.pianoteq.com (http://www.pianoteq.com).
Anyway to stop my rumbling, I will present some links ::).
cool find. I am gonna try it. I was even planning to make SoundFont to W30 conversion myself. So it is great I dont have to ;D.
I was considering to buy such an interface because my e-mu 1820 gave it up :(. Are there drivers for 64 bit Windows for this interface?


@DailyNewsVinny For 3 new stadiums (LA, SD, LV) nearly $1B in credits is being counted on. Where is $$ coming from w/ credits exhausted?
About 7% of financial advisors in US have a black mark on their record. About 24% of NFLPA Registered Financial Advisors have a black mark.
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) November 18, 2016.
Here's the first article of a three-part series that addresses some difficult questions about domestic violence in the sporting world and beyond. Part I is addresses the mishandling of domestic violence cases, setting the stage for the following installments to address the challenges faced in prosecuting crimes against women and hopefully some constructive suggestions for moving in a positive direction on this vital issue.
Beginning at about 19:30 of this Night Moves podcast Daniel Wallach evaluates the ongoing investigation into Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott's domestic violence allegations.
Derrick Rose will be a free agent this summer. An appellate reversal and new trial could depress demand for his services and contract value.
For additional info and evaluation of the appeal, I highly recommend reading @WALLACHLEGAL twitter feed.
Yesterday Ed O'Bannon interviewed with Michael McCann at the University of New Hampshire for the first time since his historic case. Here's one of my favorite quotes from the interview.
For more from O'Bannon, I recommend checking the Twitter timelines of @McCannSportsLaw and @WarrenKZola.
Sports Illustrated's "Football in America" deep dive has resulted in the longest and most comprehensive SI piece ever. In it they speak to fans around the country about NFL issues…Then SI speaks with Roger Goodell. Spoiler…He disagrees with much of what fans have to say.
DraftKings/FanDuel Actually Merging This Time?
By my count, there are 19 changes to the new NBA CBA that have leaked.
To date, 3 of 11 NBA teams (Memphis Grizzlies, Milwaukee Bucks, and Dallas Mavericks) have stopped staying at Trump hotels.
Will Last Sunday's Super-Match-ups end the NFL's Ratings Woes?
What's going on with these ivy league schools??
News: Ex-Northwestern PG Jonnie Vasser files antitrust lawsuit against school, NCAA challenging transfer rules.
Is the ratings rebound due to the end of the election, or could it be two quality games available on Sunday?
Excellent discussion in this episode; the dynamic Dans delve deeply into the Ezekiel Elliott investigation as well as domestic violence in the NFL as a whole. Also their take on how a Trump presidency might affect a number of issues in the sports world.
CSU basketball player Gian Clavell arrested https://t.co/HYbpcUd7Ns via @coloradoan Another DV arrest….
Take a minute to sign and share. While it may not be the catalyst that removes Goodell from the commissioner's throne, the more people are reminded of his >> the more likely they are to watch and spend less, which will eventually cause the owners to rethink the commissioner position.
Per Daniel Wallach via Twitter, policies governing Ezekiel Elliot investigation are the NFL Personal Conduct Policy and Article 46 of the CBA. For a first offense, a player should be subject to a 6 game suspension. A repeat offense "will" result in permanent banishment. Since those close to Elliott say he's being viewed as "Public Enemy # 1," it will be interesting to see how the NFL proceeds, in light of so many bungled domestic violence responses. Will Elliott, as a star RB be made an example of, will politics win out? Or will they actually follow their own rules and do a responsible investigation and act accordingly?
Former player Darryl Ashmore's disability lawsuit; I wrote about it here. The NFL response is due 11/21.
Redskins cornerback Josh Norman was fined $25K this month for declaring that field judge Brad Freeman serves same purpose as vacuum cleaner.
This, by the way, is the same amount as the prescribed fine for an equipment violation. It's also the first time a player has been disciplined for criticizing an official. More NFL consistency…..Meanwhile, Kelce gets removed from a game and fined $24,000 for "flagging" an official.
In regard to Walt Anderson – the NFL went against his best recollection as to what gauge he used during Deflategate. Did they think that perhaps he'd suffered one too many concussions and was lapsing into dementia? Probably not. Just needed a particular outcome and Anderson's best recollection wasn't producing that outcome. Now Seahawks Richard Sherman has been fined as a result of Anderson's officiating error. I really hope we don't see Anderson on the field for the Patriots/Seahawks game. Hard to predict what will happen if he officiates that one.
Food for thought…What was Richard Sherman supposed to do? Stop the play before the whistle was blown? Fine the official? Good luck!
Sources: #Saints safety Kenny Vaccaro is facing a 4-game suspension for violating NFL drug policy for use of Adderall.
Unlike the Personal Conduct Policy, the NFL & PA negotiated the drug policy.
Per Jim Baumbach of Newsday Sports, who attendeded Jeurys Familia's court hearing yesterday, Familia pled not guilty; court ruled that media can't report victim's name/image; case will proceed with or without victim's sanction. Judge removes "no contact" condition at the request of both parties.
Discovery is completed. Familia attorney wants to move ahead with case. Judge says next hearing is Dec. 15.
The NHL has implemented a new concussion policy and has received criticism for implementing it in this case, whereas the NFL has received much criticism for doing the opposite. No easy answers with concussions, but in my opinion, best to err on the side of player safety there are many games to be played but a player has but one brain.


kyun, a Burmese word for "person" but also has a deeper meaning of "one who is bound", took place in front of the Palace of Mandalay. The artist was invited but Myanmar performance artist, Moe Satt, to take part in a Myanmar-Malaysia Performance Art Exchange in 2012. During the piece, seah, wrapped in a plastic floor mat, rolled down the sidewalk. This image is the only evidence of the project, as the group was arrested and taken into custody mid-way through this piece.


Na-cybel is the type of cybel energy discovered by the Enclave's founders during their escape from a Maelstrom-infected collapsing cybel tunnel, and later reproduced via their Commune reactors. The Fourteen survivors began to experiment with cybel energy, fascinated by the strange new form that had flooded their ship. Eventually they managed to recreate what they called na-cybel energy, a metastable form that seemed not to harm flesh in the same way. Whilst cybel energy had been used often in ship engines, few people directly exposed themselves to cybel energy because of the health risks. The Fourteen survivors decided that the benefits of na-cybel energy outweighed its dangers.
When a commune reactor is used to produce na-cybel, it mixes highly disrupted, almost Maelstrom-like energy with calm, refined cybel energy. At the interface between the two, a hybrid of cybel and Maelstrom energies forms, with the more placid, wispy qualities of cybel combined with the colouring of Maelstrom energy. Unlike either though, na-cybel does not annihilate with conventional energy and matter, instead sparking tiny purple and magenta lightning strikes that topically burn objects. It has been observed that na-cybel has powerful effects on the human nervous system, producing a sense of euphoria and sometimes visions. The Enclave use this as a religious experience and also as a means of controlling their population. The scarring that results from na-cybel exposure is superficial in general, but only to a point, as heavy users such as the Kaddar Nova will eventually be crippled and killed by the cumulative effects.
The na-cybel is only used as a narcotic. Karist weapons do not use or fire na-cybel, they fire refined cybel. The technology in the communes, enhanced with further understanding and insights by studying angels, can be militarized to control and channel natural cybel with peerless performance to all other human civilizations, surpassed and dwarfed only by the angels themselves. It is this deeper understanding, derived from the need to re-produce na-cybel, but re-purposed to weaponising natural cybel, that gives the Enclave their unique weaponry and abilities.


Cathy believes that humans are the guardian angels to those here on earth and it is our responsibility to use our given talents to assist them if it is in our power to do so. She has dedicated her life to the cause of helping others. She has the attitude that life is not about complaining and fussing about the hand we were dealt in life, and feels we should take those experiences to educate others. Therefore, her upcoming talk show Hidden Struggles, is geared towards helping individuals to get an education without going through the experience. She is also working as a life coach specializing in personal, business and entrepreneurial pursuits.
JT was five years old when his mother became a dedicated, baptized member of the Jehovah's Witness faith. In fact, he remembers being dressed in a suit and tie at an early age and out recruiting individuals in his community. He was so well indoctrinated by the faith that despite being an above average student, he decided against furthering his education to attend Bethel, the world headquarters of Jehovah's Witnesses located in Brooklyn, NY and resided there for six years. He progressed from Ministerial Servant to Elder at age 27. He was quite instrumental in fulfilling agenda of the Watchtower to the point of denying himself better job opportunities and advancements in life. Now he spends his spare time educating individuals about the dangers of this group.
In 1997, Daniel began studying the bible with the Jehovah's Witnesses. He wanted to grow closer to God and wanted to learn, teach and apply God's word. Initially, he was very impressed with the Jehovah's Witnesses. They're kind, studious and family-oriented.
In 1999, Daniel became an un-baptized publisher and started to participate in their field ministry. He began to more rigorously research their doctrine like 1914, the 144,000 anointed, the blood issue, and Christ not the mediator for the great crowd, etc.
In 2000, much to his dismay, it became clear that the Watchtower was not God's sole communication channel on earth. In fact, he began to realize the overwhelming evidence, from their documents, to draw this conclusion.
Daniel, came to appreciate that most Jehovah's Witnesses are kind people with good intentions. Yet, his research further revealed that their sincerity should not be mistaken for accuracy. In short, the doctrine Jehovah's Witnesses teach is about 80% accurate. The other 20% is inaccurate and simply man-made.
Daniel currently resides in Atlanta, GA and attends a non-denominal church with his family.
According to JW.ORG, Jehovah's Witnesses spend over one billion hours in more than 200 countries knocking on doors and asking the basic question, "are you open minded enough to examine, question and challenge the teachings of your faith"? Thus commending individuals willing to do so.
We use the same approach when helping Jehovah's Witnesses by asking them "are you open minded enough to examine, challenge and question the teachings of the Watchtower"?


SoundBite Hearing System is an innovative new approach to treating patients with Single Sided Deafness (SSD), a loss of hearing in one ear. SoundBite is the world's first removable and non-surgical hearing solution to use the well-established principle of bone conduction to imperceptibly transmit sound via the teeth to the inner ears. It is designed to help people regain their spatial hearing ability and rejoin the conversation of life.
SoundBite uses bone conduction to deliver clear, high quality sound to the inner ear. Many familiar sounds are heard through bone conduction; for example chattering your teeth, crunching on potato chips, or scratching your scalp. Nearly invisible when worn, the SoundBite system consists of an easy to insert and remove in-the-mouth (ITM) hearing device and a small microphone unit worn behind the ear (BTE). The device is currently cleared by the FDA to treat Single Sided Deafness.
What Makes SoundBite Hearing System Different?
Clinically proven efficacy. A multi-center clinical study conducted in 2011 validated that the device is safe, effective, and provides a substantial benefit for Single Sided Deafness patients. In particular, study results demonstrated that SoundBite improved hearing and the ability to understand speech, even in noisy environments.
No surgery required. SoundBite is simple, removable, and totally non-invasive. No dental alterations to teeth are required.
Virtually invisible. SoundBite cannot easily be seen while being worn.
Comfort and ease of use. SoundBite is custom made for each patient, ensuring a proper and comfortable fit. Patients can continue to eat, drink, and bite down safely.
A small behind-the-ear (BTE) microphone unit worn on the impaired ear.
The outer ear has natural acoustic benefits as it collects and channels sound from the environment into the ear canal. To take advantage of this, a tiny microphone is placed within the canal of the impaired ear and is connected by a nearly invisible tube to the BTE unit. The BTE transmits the sound signals to the ITM, which converts them into imperceptible sound vibrations that travel through the teeth and jawbone to the cochlea, nearly simultaneously. Therefore, sound is re-routed directly to the cochlea – bypassing the middle and outer ear entirely – to restore the perception of hearing in the impaired ear.
Who Is a Candidate for SoundBite?
SoundBite is appropriate for patients 18 years or older who suffer from moderately severe, severe, or profound sensorineural hearing l oss in one ear and have normal hearing in the other ear. A SoundBite trained hearing professional, typically an Ears, Nose and Throat doctor (also known as an ENT, otolaryngologist, or otologist), will evaluate a patient's hearing and determine if SoundBite is a viable solution. The system is intended for patients with sound oral health and tooth structures.
In two pivotal clinical trials, which supported the FDA clearance, SoundBite was proven safe and effective. One study evaluated the SoundBite system over a period of one month in 28 patients. Results of this study have been published in the well-respected Otology and Neurotology professional journal. A second study evaluated the long-term safety of the device over a six month period in 22 patients.
95% of patients were either satisfied or very satisfied with the performance of the SoundBite device in terms of addressing their hearing problem after six months of wear, and 95% were also either likely or very likely to recommend the device to a friend who had the same hearing problem.
The device was found to be safe for long-term use. No medical, dental, or audiological product- or procedure-related adverse events were reported after six months of wearing the SoundBite system.
Sonitus Medical Inc. is a privately held medical device company developing the SoundBite hearing system, a non-surgical and removable hearing solution that imperceptibly transmits sound via the teeth. Relying on the principle of bone conduction, this nearly invisible ITM (in-the-mouth) hearing device is a simple and non-invasive hearing and communication platform that is currently FDA cleared for the treatment of single sided deafness. Intended future applications include indications for hearing disorders such as mixed hearing loss and tinnitus, as well as consumer and covert communications. Founded in June 2006, Sonitus Medical is headquartered in San Mateo, California. To learn more about Sonitus Medical, please visit www.sonitusmedical.com.


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the ceremony of putting a monarch on the throne — often metaphorical
Phaedrus' mind races on and on and then on further, seeing now at last a kind of evil thing, an evil deeply entrenched in himself, which pretends to try to understand love and beauty and truth and wisdom but whose real purpose is never to understand them, whose real purpose is always to usurp them and enthrone itself.
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Business Roundtable Announces New VP to Head Tech, Cyber Efforts
Washington – Business Roundtable today announced that Denise Zheng, a recognized expert in technology policy, has joined the CEO-member association as Vice President. Zheng will oversee the Technology, Internet and Innovation Committee.
Zheng comes to Business Roundtable from the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), where, as a Senior Fellow and Director of the Technology Policy Program, she focused on cyber and emerging technology issues.
"Business Roundtable is very pleased to bring a professional of such impressive expertise and breadth of experience on board," said Joshua Bolten, President & CEO of Business Roundtable. "Denise Zheng has an accomplished government and private-sector background and a deep knowledge of technology policy, all the necessary attributes to work on these issues that are so critical to U.S. businesses and the economy."
Zheng previously served as Chief of Staff and Lead Science and Engineering Technical Adviser as a contractor for the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) foundational cyber warfare program, "Plan X."
Before DARPA, Zheng was Director for Global Government Relations and Cybersecurity Policy at CA Technologies, where she advised on cybersecurity, supply chains and software assurance issues. Zheng also served as a professional staff member for the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, where she helped draft comprehensive cybersecurity legislation and conducted oversight of critical infrastructure protection programs, spectrum auctions, privacy and federal IT programs.
Zheng holds a B.A. in economics and political science from the University of Michigan, studied economics and government at the London School of Economics and received a graduate certificate in International Studies from the Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies.


RALEIGH, N.C. – In 2017, nearly one in seven Triangle residents faced limited or uncertain availability of nutritious food. To help address this problem, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (Blue Cross NC) is supporting A Place at the Table in Raleigh to provide meals to all, regardless of ability to pay.
Blue Cross NC's contribution to A Place at the Table will provide 20 fresh, healthy meals per day for 365 days to those in need. The contribution will also assist with upfront operational expenses. The donation is one of several that supports local charitable organizations that align with the mission of Thrive NC presented by Blue Cross NC.
A Place at the Table invites customers to pay what they can for a fresh, healthy meal while experiencing community and conversation in the café. Customers can also volunteer in exchange for their meal. The restaurant is part of the One World Everybody Eats Movement, an umbrella group for the 60 pay-what-you-can cafes across the country. A Place at the Table is the first pay-as-you-can café in the Triangle and the second in North Carolina.
To continue the conversation, Thrive NC will host a series of events aimed at creating meaningful discussion around the state's food system challenges like maintaining a healthy diet, food insecurity and childhood obesity. Thrive NC's two-day food festival is scheduled for May 10 and 11 at City Market in Raleigh.
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina improves the health and well-being of our customers and communities through innovative health care products, insurance, services and information to more than 3.9 million members, including approximately 1 million served on behalf of other Blue Cross and/or Blue Shield plans. Since 1933, we have worked to make North Carolina a better place to live through our support of community organizations, programs and events that promote good health. Blue Cross NC is an independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association. Visit Blue Cross NC online at bcbsnc.com. All other marks are the property of their respective owners.
Founded in 2015, A Place at the Table is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit pay-what-you-can cafe whose mission is to provide community and healthy food for all regardless of means. A Place at The Table opened at 300 West Hargett Street in Raleigh on Monday, January 8.
Thrive NC presented by Blue Cross NC celebrates how communities thrive when they are healthy and active. Thrive NC is a two-day event featuring an immersive culinary experience with contributions from top chefs and restaurants, live music, and an opportunity to give back through community service. A collaborative summit will kick off the event to engage stakeholders in meaningful conversations to address statewide food system challenges. Join us to discover how food brings us together at the inaugural Thrive NC presented by Blue Cross NC on Thursday, May 10 and Friday, May 11 in Downtown Raleigh at City Market.


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Early Stage Lung Cancer Has 80% Survival Rate over 20 years
By Rosil Sinha | December 28, 2022
Results from a study of patients enrolled in the International Early Lung Cancer Action Program (I-ELCAP) were presented at the 2022 Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) annual meeting. The study was led by Claudia Henschke, MD, PhD, of Mount Sinai Icahn School of Medicine in New York City.
She and her study members tracked the survival rates of 1,285 patients enrolled in the International Early Lung Cancer Action Program. I-ELCAP is an international, collaborative group of experts worldwide on lung cancer and related issues. Their mission statement is to enhance early diagnosis and treatment of lung cancer to find a cure through early dissemination and advancement of research among a diversified, collaborative network. The program began in 1992.
The key result of their study is an overall 20-year survival rate of 80% for patients diagnosed with early-stage lung cancer, with diagnosis-specific results including:
A 100% survival rate among 139 patients with non-solid cancerous lung nodules and 155 patients with part-solid nodules
A 92% survival rate for Stage 1A lung cancer patients whose nodules measured less than 10 millimeters
A 73% survival rate among the 991 study members with early-stage solid nodules
Henschke's study added depth and confirmation from a 2006 I-ELCAP study showing a 10-year survival rate of 88% for early-stage disease found on LDCT screening. She noted that LDCT screening only uses about 10% of the radiation used in most mammograms.
Only 5.8% of those eligible for low-dose CT lung cancer screening have been screened, according to the American Lung Association's 5th annual "State of Lung Cancer" report. RSNA postulates in a news release sent out before their meeting that the low screening rate among those eligible is probably responsible for only 16% of lung cancers being diagnosed at the earlier stage and that the average 5-year survival rate for all lung cancer patients is just 18.6%.
There are multiple reasons for the low rates of LDCT screenings, but three stand out as significant influencers to delay or not participate in LDCT screenings:
Fear of getting a diagnosis of lung cancer
The stigma associated with smoking as a poor lifestyle choice
Lung cancer's average diagnosis age is 70, a time in life when current and former smokers may have a fatalist attitude
The researchers are hopeful that more people eligible for LDCT lung cancer screening will avail themselves of lung cancer screenings in the same manner that women have embraced mammography. Henschke directs the Early Lung and Cardiac Action Program at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. She hopes that the results of this study will help dispel the widely-held belief that once lung cancer is diagnosed that it's too late to do anything about it or that the treatment is too harsh to endure.
She observes, "We are now finding new surgical and radiation treatments far less invasive than major lung surgeries. And we now have the proof that lung-cancer specific survival of 20 years or more is possible for the vast majority of patients."
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A robust, modern, riverside home with minimalist detailing that blends seamlessly into the surroundings. The home is used as a year-round weekend retreat for a family with children and as such they wanted it to be private and offer a sense of escape and freedom. The clients wanted it to be a low maintenance, energy efficient home making use of natural materials.
Clad with innovative treated timber, the house nestles harmoniously into its rural, riverside setting; making the most of its context, orientation and views while minimising any impact on the surrounding area. Two opposing blocks, forming a 'T' shape in plan, taper up in height towards the river to the east and fields to the south and define the internal spaces. The open-plan living, kitchen and dining areas benefit from fully-glazed sliding doors set in a deep reveal to the south which maximises light and provides shelter above. Large windows look out over the river and a raised, cantilevered deck wraps around the east and south elevations, creating an extension to the internal space that bleeds out into the landscape beyond.