Cyber communities in China and Russia have started digging into the most recent release of malware from Shadow Brokers.
Chinese and Russian cyber communities have begun investigating malware disclosed in the April Shadow Brokers data dump, reports Recorded Future.
Earlier this month, the Shadow Brokers hacking group released a series of tools allegedly belonging to the NSA. Now foreign security researchers and cyber actors are digging into these previously undisclosed vulnerabilities and exploits, and learning how they work.
"The criminal underground has spotted a huge opportunity here to piggyback on these exploits before there's large-scale patching across the world," says Levi Gundert, VP of intelligence and strategy at Recorded Future.
Recorded Future's research indicates there is broad interest in Shadow Brokers' tools among the Chinese and Russian cyber communities. Many actors likely see potential to make a lot of money through spam, botnets, ransomware, and other new tools, he continues.
When the Shadow Brokers release was announced, researchers pulled key trends and phrases around tools specifically mentioned in dark web forms and monitored their activity. They noticed communities were particularly interested in the exploit framework, SMB malware, and the privilege escalation tool.
Specifically, Chinese actors are looking into unique malware triggers. Many seem to think the underlying vulnerability exploited by these tools has not been fully patched. What's more, Chinese APT groups have shown they can quickly weaponize zero-day vulnerabilities -- another sign that threat actors from the country may reuse the Shadow Brokers malware.
"This is really a feeding frenzy for the criminal community," Gundert says of the Shadow Brokers leak. "It's like Christmas has come early for them."
He anticipates we'll see an increase in chatter throughout these communities, and growth of exploitation and monetization as cybercriminals pursue opportunities to improve their hacking techniques based on higher-level toolsets. It's clear they come from an advanced group.
"These are very sophisticated tools and techniques, generally above the reach of the criminal underground community," he explains.
For businesses trying to protect themselves, Gundert recommends understanding what these exploits are, and ensuring there is a vulnerability management program in place.


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Is it just me, or is WWE bringing a little more edge to their product? I am hearing more curse words, seeing more blood and noticing some "attitude" on their programming. Not sure if it's working as far as ratings go, RAW had yet another record low viewership and Smackdown was hard to get through in my opinion. Hopefully they do something to get fans watching again. But with another Wednesday comes another top ten, so let's take a look at this weeks top ten.
Ricochet (7)
Ricochet is back in the top ten this week after picking up he win for his team Monday night on RAW. He hit his finisher on Cesaro to pick up the win. It looked as if he may have legitimately injured Cesaro in the process as Ricochet landed on Cesaro's knees instead of mid section. Nonetheless a solid win for Ricochet.
Seth Rollins didn't win his match Monday night, but with the situation he was in, I didn't expect him to. However he certainly made a statement when he beat up Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn. Rollins wore Zayn out with a steel chair and hit him with a curb stomp, sending a message to Brock Lesnar and Baron Corbin, that he is not to be messed with.
Sonya Deville (3)
In a rare singles match, Sonya Deville took on Carmella. Although she was helped by Mandy Rose, Deville was able to pick up somewhat of an upset win. I don't think this will be a trend for Deville, but it's nice to see her get some tv time.
Bayley (4)
The current Smackdown women's champion picked up a win last night against the crazy lady, Nikki Cross. Cross had Alexa Bliss in her corner, but Bliss didn't get involved. Bliss and Bayley will do battle for the Smackdown women's championship at Stomping Grounds.
Shane McMahon's right hand man Drew McIntyre picked up a big win over The Miz last night on Smackdown Live. Drew McIntyre is scheduled to take on Roman Reigns at Stomping Grounds in a couple of weeks, and I feel like it's been there done that but hopefully they have a better match than they did at WrestleMania.
Lars Sullivan (2)
Lars Sullivan is living up to the moniker of "freak". He completely dismantled the Lucha House Party Monday night. He even gorilla press slammed Kalisto onto the Steel ring steps. He is a force to be reckoned with and it won't be long before he is in a meaningful feud.
Lacey Evans (3)
I like Lacey Evans, I think she has Charlotte Flair like potential. She great in the ring and on the mic, looks amazing and has a character that people just don't like. She is a future women's champion without question. On Monday night she was able to pin Bayley, in her hometown of San Jose, California, after connecting with a women's right.
Randy Orton (12)
Randy Orton wasn't on tv this week, but he had a big win last Friday over Triple H, in what was probably the best match on the card. Orton is now a seventeen year veteran and a little unappreciated in my opinion. He hasn't really had a decent rivalry in years and I personally think he has at least one more WWE title run in him.
Kofi Kingston has been on the best stretch of his career in recent months. Friday at Super Showdown he was able to defeat Dolph Ziggler to retain his championship and last night on Smackdown, he hit Sami Zayn with trouble in paradise to pick up the win for the New Day!
The Revival (8)
The Revival picked up a huge win Monday night, and in the process won their second RAW tag team championship. They were able to defeat them champions Zack Ryder and Curt Hawkins as well as The Uso's in a triple threat tag team match. I look for The Revival to hang onto the titles a little longer this time around.
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Paramount schedules fourth 'Jackass' film for 2021
Paramount has announced that a fourth Jackass film will be released in about 15 months.
The studio said the film is scheduled for release on March 5, 2021, but did not announce any other details, including casting.
Jackass, an MTV comedy series with stunts and pranks, was created by Johnny Knoxville, Jeff Tremaine and Spike Jonze.
Characters Steve-O, Bam Margera, Ryan Dunn, Chris Pontius, Jason 'Wee Man' Acuna, Preston Lacy, Ehren McGhehey and Dave England also starred.
The three films grossed $335 million at the global box office.


I don't know about you guys, but growing up I was always a silver kinda girl. All of my mom's jewelry that she had was gold and I remember asking her all the time why she liked it so much. Well, some of her pieces are now mine and they are now some of my most favorite pieces, for good reason. I still enjoy wearing silver from time to time, but I've definitely been on the gold train for a while.
Especially with all the nameplate and state necklaces I've seen popping up all over the place! The trend has seemed to switch from initials to getting your full name or even a word to describe your personality. Such a cute idea! Did anyone see Clare's (from the Bachelor) nameplate necklace? I kept eying it all season long!
Which one is your favorite? Have you bought a nameplate necklace yet?
LOVE these!!! Especially the name plate necklace and the tortoise bracelet! Such fun picks!
I did see Clare's necklace and I just wanted to know what was on it!!
I too have grown to love gold more as I've gotten older!! Such a fan of the gold bracelets you featured!!
gold is my favorite color. i don't own hardly any silver, actually. i've been dying to get a nameplate necklaces but want it to say something other than my name, but can't quite decide yet....hmmm.
I've been loving gold lately too! So pretty!
I have always loved gold and hardly wear silver. I don't have a nameplate necklace yet, but I would love to get one! I have always loved the simple little initial necklaces too.
They're all so pretty, especially loving the Minted set!!


HOUSTON (AP) — This postseason may be best remembered for its bullpen openers. Just not in the AL Division Series between the Houston Astros and Cleveland Indians.
Relief pitchers are covering entire games for other championship contenders this October, but the Astros and Indians are ready to roll old school, starting with Cy Young Award winners Justin Verlander and Corey Kluber facing off in Game 1 on Friday.
Cleveland knows the feeling. This series will feature some of the best pitchers in the American League, with Cleveland's Carlos Carrasco opposing two-time All-Star right-hander Gerrit Cole in the second game Saturday, and Mike Clevinger of the Indians and 2015 Cy Young winner Dallas Keuchel pitching in Monday's Game 3.
Verlander, a 14-year veteran, believes the AL West champion Astros and AL Central champion Indians have the top two rotations in the AL. He thinks the performance of each team's starters will be paramount to success in this series.
Kluber pitched well in the postseason in 2016 when the Indians fell to the Cubs in the World Series. But he struggled in the ALDS last year against the New York Yankees while dealing with an aching back. He's feeling healthier this time around and expecting a stronger performance.
"Whether a game I pitch or a month I have or a year I have is good or bad, the way I look at it is I'm looking forward to the next one … not dwelling on previous outings or games, whether they're good or bad," he said.
Some things to look for as the Indians and Astros open this best-of-five series.
Houston shortstop Carlos Correa hit .268 with 13 homers and 49 RBIs in the first half this season but struggled with a back injury for most of the second half. He missed about six weeks and hit just .180 with two homers and 16 RBIs in 37 games after the All-Star break.
Though it wasn't bothering him Thursday, the top overall pick in the 2012 draft said he isn't sure that the problem is completely behind him.
Houston's Charlie Morton and Cleveland's Trevor Bauer could end up starting Game 4, if necessary. However, they might also come out of the bullpen before that if any of their starters struggle. Manager Terry Francona has indicated Bauer could be used to eat up multiple innings like Andrew Miller did for the Indians in the last couple of postseasons.
"Our job now is to take who we have now and get the best out of them. … If we get where we want, my guess is that Trevor's going to be used a ton," Francona said.
Third baseman Josh Donaldson, the 2015 AL MVP, spent most of the season on the disabled list with various injuries before being traded from Toronto to Cleveland on Aug. 31. He looked good in limited action at the end of the season, hitting .280 with three homers and seven RBIs in 16 games. The Indians hope he regains the form he's shown in five career postseasons where he's hit .292 with four homers and 13 RBIs.
He's looking forward to contributing after the tough path it took to get back on the field this year.
Both the Astros and the Indians used one of their final roster spots on players who are valuable for their speed. Houston picked rookie Myles Straw over carrying a third catcher and the Indians went with Rajai Davis over backup shortstop Erik Gonzalez.
Straw has been used almost exclusively as a pinch-runner since being called up on Sept. 15, and Hinch raved about what a player like him can do for a team in the postseason.
Davis was big for the Indians during their 2016 playoff run, hitting a tying home run in Game 7 of the World Series that Cleveland lost to the Cubs in 10 innings. The speedy Davis has proven to still be a threat on the bases this season and has 21 steals despite approaching his 38th birthday.
Donaldson said the speed of Davis could really help Cleveland this postseason.


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Q: Custom endpoint in AWS powershell I am trying to use AWS Powershell with Eucalyptus.
I can do this with AWS CLI with parameter --endpoint-url.
Is it possible to set endpoint url in AWS powershell?
Can I create custom region with my own endpoint URL in AWS Powershell?

A: --UPDATE--
The newer versions of the AWS Tools for Windows PowerShell (I'm running 3.1.66.0 according to Get-AWSPowerShellVersion), has an optional -EndpointUrl parameter for the relevant commands.
Example:
Get-EC2Instance -EndpointUrl https://somehostnamehere

Additionally, the aforementioned  bug has been fixed.
Good stuff!

--ORIGINAL ANSWER--
TL;TR

*

*Download the default endpoint config file from here: https://github.com/aws/aws-sdk-net/blob/master/sdk/src/Core/endpoints.json

*Customize it. Example:
{
    "version": 2,
    "endpoints": {
        "*/*": {
            "endpoint": "your_endpoint_here"
        }
    }
}

*After importing the AWSPowerShell module, tell the SDK to use your customized endpoint config. Example:
[Amazon.AWSConfigs]::EndpointDefinition = "path to your customized Amazon.endpoints.json here"

Note: there is a bug in the underlying SDK that causes endpoints that have a path component from being signed correctly. The bug affects this solution and the solution @HyperAnthony proposed.
Additional Info
Reading through the .NET SDK docs, I stumbled across a section that revealed that one can global set the region rules given a file: http://docs.aws.amazon.com/AWSSdkDocsNET/latest/V2/DeveloperGuide/net-dg-config-other.html#config-setting-awsendpointdefinition
Unfortunately, I couldn't find anywhere where the format of such a file is documented.
I then splunked through the AWSSDK.Core.dll code and found where the SDK loads the file (see LoadEndpointDefinitions() method at https://github.com/aws/aws-sdk-net/blob/master/sdk/src/Core/RegionEndpoint.cs).
Reading through the code, if a file isn't explicitly specified on AWSConfigs.EndpointDefinition, it ultimately loads the file from an embedded resource (i.e. https://github.com/aws/aws-sdk-net/blob/master/sdk/src/Core/endpoints.json)

A: I don't believe that it is. This list of common parameters (that can be used with all AWS PowerShell cmdlets) does not include a Service URL, it seems instead to opt for a simple string Region to set the Service URL based on a set of known regions.
This AWS .NET Development forum post suggests that you can set the Service URL on a .NET SDK config object, if you're interested in a possible alternative in PowerShell. Here's an example usage from that thread:
$config=New-Object Amazon.EC2.AmazonEC2Config
$config.ServiceURL = "https://ec2.us-west-1.amazonaws.com"
$client=[Amazon.AWSClientFactory]::CreateAmazonEC2Client($accessKeyID,$secretKeyID,$config)

It looks like you can use it with most config objects when setting up a client. Here's some examples that have the ServiceURL property. I would imagine that this is on most all AWS config objects:

*

*AmazonEC2Config

*AmazonS3Config

*AmazonRDSConfig
Older versions of the documentation (for v1) noted that this property will be ignored if the RegionEndpoint is set. I'm not sure if this is still the case with v2.

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Trinity Racing's Luke Lamperti is passionate about crits and classics alike
Luke Lamperti grew up on two wheels. First, he rode motocross on his grandfather's ranch and then long bike rides in his native Sonoma County. From that beginning, the 18-year-old Californian eyed the wider cycling world, from raucous criteriums to grueling Belgian classics.
We caught up with Luke, 2021 U.S. Pro Criterium champ, the morning before he raced to an impressive second place at L39ION of LA's Into the Lion's Den Criterium in Sacramento. Below is an edited transcript with the Trinity Racing standout:
You're from Sonoma County. We read that you grew up going to your grandfather's ranch and riding motorcycles.
I grew up racing motocross. My dad rode dirt bikes and street bikes, so I was racing motocross pretty young. We had a track up there, so that's where we spend a lot of time…. Then I started training on a bicycle, was doing both, and then switched over to bicycles.
Where were you based in Europe this season?
A little bit of all over. The team has a place in Belgium, in Buggenhout. It's just easier to be in Belgium because that's where all the racing is. Then I was also in Girona, Spain, a little bit.
How would you compare Flemish racing with Spanish racing?
I prefer the Belgian stuff. I love the Belgian classics. I also like the Belgian stuff because it suits me a little bit more.
Do you have a favorite climb in Flanders?
The Muur (van Geraardsbergen) is cool. We did a kermesse where there was a lap with it.
How would you compare kermesse racing with criterium racing?
I wouldn't at all, really. It's a lot different. The Geraardsbergen Kermesse is a big one in Belgium. I did that one this year, and it's so much different. First off, you have a lot of guys showing up kind of one off for training or racing, and then have some teams. So, the dynamics are weird, but I would say most of the time a group of 20 guys rolls who are kind of top guys in the first hour. Those kermesses are 180km, so it's a lot different that criterium racing. It's still almost four hours of racing, compared with a crit that's an hour.
So, they use it as their version (of multi-lap courses). But it's just their version of road racing laps, really.
What about the size of the road in Belgium?
There're a lot smaller for sure. It depends on where you're at in Belgium. Sometimes you're on bigger roads. Training is a lot different because you're on the bike paths. It's a lot different from crit racing where you see wider roads more commonly. The Geraardsbergen Kermesse finished on a one lane little cobbled climb.
What was it like after you won the U.S. Pro Criterium title in Knoxville? Your victory received attention because you are so young, and you were the only guy from your team in the race. Did it raise your notoriety?
It did on the U.S. scene. I raced at bit on the U.S. scene when I was younger, but I haven't been on the scene for a while. I spent my first year as a junior over in Europe most of the year with the national team. My second year was canceled (because of Covid), and then this year I've been pretty much in Europe.
I had a lot of people reach out who I hadn't heard from for a long time. My Instagram doubled in followers!
I love the whole aspect of it. It's a weekend, or a whole day. It's before the race, during the race, and after the race. After the race, everybody hangs out.
–Luke Lamperti on criterium racing
What do you think about the Into the Lion's Den race?
It's super cool. It's the future of U.S. crit racing…. Justin dreams super big with his idea of what he wants to do. I think it's cool; city-based teams or just teams coming together and doing a series of races.
What is your strategy when you race a crit with no teammates?
It depends on the course, but you have to play off the other teams. You have to play off what they're going to do and see what their strategy is. L39ION has Justin and Cory, and they're really fast, so I'm not going to do too much to go in a break when you know they're going to bring it back.
Did the dirt bike experience help you as a cyclist?
I think so. Not in direct ways like I see it, but I think for sure it does with handling. I was just used to being on two wheels.
You just graduated from high school this year. Are college plans on hold?
I'm doing online classes to stay in the system.
What is your history with Zipp wheels?
I rode Zipp when I was a little bit younger. I didn't have a connection with Zipp, but I rode a set of Zipps for one year when I was 16. So now I am back on Zipp with Trinity.
You won criterium nationals on 454 NSWs. Is that your go to wheelset?
That is my go-to this year, with some 303s on more of the climbing days. But 454s are my go-to for most of the Belgium stuff.
What is your experience running tubeless?
I train on the 303S and I run tubeless all the time training. I didn't before and went to tubeless and it's amazing. I was never someone who felt like I had to have tubeless, but I've loved training on tubeless this year. Sonoma County roads aren't the best. Amazing rides, but rough roads. It makes a big difference being able to run a little bit lower pressure. It just makes it a nicer ride.
What do you see as the future of tubeless in pro racing, especially the Spring Classics?
It will be the future. It's just a matter of developing the tires to go with it. Just finding the right set up, the right tires, the right tire pressure, dialing that all in. I think it's right there.
On your 454 NSW Tubulars, what width tires are you running?
I'm running 28mm on most of the race wheels this year.
Who have been your cycling models or inspirations?
It's the obvious answer, but someone I have watched since I was a little kid is (Peter) Sagan. I saw him in the Tour of California when I was really young and have watched him racing, the way he is on and off the bike. People love him. The way he races and the respect he has from the peloton is huge. That's someone to look up to.
What is the biggest thing you've learned this season?
You really have to make yourself at home in Europe and just be happy. Being happy is the biggest thing. You see a lot of guys who aren't happy, and that kind of takes its toll no matter what. That's all around in life. Just making sure you're enjoying it for me is huge.
How do you cope with the stress of racing and being away from home?
I switch it up. I ride the mountain bike quite a bit as well as the road bike to keep it fresh. Also, just hanging out with other people. When I'm in Girona there's a lot of other Americans there, so you can go out to dinner with other people or do something different. Just taking your mind off bike racing can help, even if it's just one night. You have a rest day and go to the coast and hang out at the beach.
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Sixth Form students take learning outside of the classroom!
On Wednesday 24th October, Year 12 and 13 Photography, English and History students made the journey to Whitby to carry out a range of A Level activities.
Historians were considering what can be determined about a site's history through its architecture, exploring the old and new town, using their vast contextual knowledge to draw conclusions.
The Photographers were developing their skills in what can only be described as a stunning location and English students retraced the steps of Dracula whilst reading the text. Don't worry though, despite this plethora of activity, there was still time for fish and chips for lunch!
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Alliance Strengthens West Coast Presence with Acquisition of Almega Environmental
CLEVELAND & DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Align Capital Partners' ("ACP") environmental services platform Alliance Holdings, LLC ("Alliance" or the "Company") has acquired Almega Environmental ("Almega"). Almega provides source emissions testing (or stack testing) services including ambient air testing, on-site analysis and EPA compliance to the manufacturing, metals and renewable energy industries, among others.
Located in Cypress, California, Almega is a natural strategic fit for Alliance as the Company strengthens its presence in the Western United States. "Almega is excited to partner with Alliance as the Company's first stack testing office in California," said Almega President John Phillips. "We will continue to serve our clients in meeting their HSE (Health Safety and Environment) requirements as part of the Alliance brand moving forward." Phillips joins the Company as a Regional Business Development Manager focused on customer sales.
Chris LeMay, CEO of Alliance said, "Alliance has been eager to find the right stack testing partner to expand in California and we found that with Almega. In partnership with John and the talented Almega personnel, we look forward to serving existing and new customers with our best-in-class systems and processes."
With a national footprint of 18 offices across 11 states, Alliance has the technical expertise to serve a diverse range of end markets. Almega is Alliance's seventh add-on acquisition since 2015 and fourth in 2020. The Company will continue to evaluate additional acquisition targets for its growing platform.
"With the addition of Almega in California, Alliance is now truly a national platform with offices from Alabama to Texas to California to Alaska to Pennsylvania and many states in between," said ACP Managing Partner Rob Langley. "We are thrilled to continue to support the Alliance team as they build the Company to be the leading provider of environmental compliance services focused primarily on air emissions testing in the United States."
Operating Partner Dave Perotti, Principal Jack Parks, Senior Associate Corey Roe and Associate Chris Collins worked alongside Mr. Langley on the transaction.
About Alliance Holdings, LLC
Headquartered in Decatur, AL, Alliance is the leading provider of air emissions testing and monitoring solutions to customers throughout the United States. With expertise in a variety of end markets, Alliance is uniquely qualified to provide customers with the highest quality testing solutions available to meet air compliance and risk reduction goals. For more information, please visit stacktest.com or alliance-em.com.
About Align Capital Partners
Align Capital Partners is a growth-oriented private equity firm that partners with business owners and management teams to create shared success. ACP manages $775 million in committed capital with investment teams in Cleveland and Dallas. ACP brings experience and resources to help lower-middle market companies accelerate their growth, to the benefit of management, employees and the firm's investors. ACP makes control investments in differentiated companies within the business services, technology, specialty manufacturing / distribution and healthcare sectors. For more information, visit aligncp.com.
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Hosting the 7th Annual Statewide Festival in 1952 would be the North's responsibility and the offer made by folks from Oakland was one that could not be refused. The City of Oakland would be officially celebrating its Centennial and the city fathers were anxious to add our Statewide to their planned activities, offering their ample facilities to this end and without charge.
The San Francisco Bay area, including the Greater East Bay, was at the time, a real hot bed of folk and square dance activity. Once Oakland had been awarded the Festival, Leonard Murphy was appointed General Chairperson and his large complement of outstanding Committee members was representative of "Who's Who" in folk dancing for the next several years.
National Publicity, under Bill Sorensen, later president of the Federation, North, reached out to all corners of the West. Folk and square dance leaders and callers from such far away places as El Paso, Phoenix, Portland, and Salt Lake City responded with the promise from Salt Lake City alone of a caravan of 25 dancers. It became evident the large Oakland Municipal Auditorium would hardly be adequate so it was decided to put to use the equally large Exposition Auditorium, just across the street. Square dancers were not organized such as they are today and many of their callers and round dance leaders were expected to attend and, in fact, made a committment to do so.
The actual program in its final composition consisted of 23 pages, starting with the announcement of a Welcoming Picnic, Thursday the 29th, at Woodminster Park and continuing on through Sunday, June 1, afternoon and evening. The Exposition Auditorium was used principally for square and round dancing, leaving the Municipal Auditorium free for folk, square, and exhibition dancing.
To try to describe in detail the many and varied scheduling situations would take more space than is intended in this recounting of Statewide Festivals but I believe it safe to say that up to this time no such assembly of leaders, teachers, and callers, along with just ordinary dancers, had previously been assembled in one place at the same time in such numbers.
To dabble a bit in numbers, there were approximately 30 exhibitions, evenly divided between the North and South, with one from Portland thrown in, along with better than 30 callers, mostly local but also from as far away as El Paso, Los Angeles, Salt Lake City, Tacoma, Tuscon, and a dozen or more cities up and down the state.
The program itself was crammed full of folk and square dance leaders, callers, and officers of both Federations, past and present, along with other rising personalities who would take their places in the ongoing movement. I believe it safe to say that in quality and quantity, no gathering of folk and square dancers ever before or after has equalled that turn out for the 1952 Statewide. It probably also can be safely said that the Sunday morning Evaluation Breakfast, held at the Leamington Hotel, chaired by Bill Sorensen, was probably represented by the greatest number of clubs, before or after. The presiding presidents at the time were Bill Herlow of the South and Bill Castner of the North. Leonard Murphy, General Chairperson of the Festival, went on to become Federation president of the North and many others served as officers later.
Not everything ran as smoothly as we might have liked, though. The Exposition Auditorium did not have a wooden floor but was of hard-packed dirt. With all those square dancers kicking up a storm, that hard-pack soon softened up and the dust became a problem but it didn't stop the dancing. It was truly a fine Statewide and those of us who attended would remember it for a long time.


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The "Royal Rumble" pay-per-view event took place two weeks ago.
But WWE has a quick turnaround with the SmackDown brand's "Elimination Chamber" pay-per-view event, which takes place tonight at the Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix and airs on the WWE Network.
Two weeks ago, John Cena beat AJ Styles in the "Royal Rumble" event to win the WWE championship for the 16th time and tied Ric Flair's world title record.
Cena's first match as new champion is a stiff challenge, as he will defend the title against AJ Styles, The Miz, Dean Ambrose, Baron Corbin and Bray Wyatt in the Chamber match.
New matches added for the card this week are Randy Orton vs. Luke Harper, Kalisto and Apollo Crews vs. Dolph Ziggler in a 2-on-1 handicap match, Becky Lynch vs. Mickie James and for the preshow, Mojo Rawley vs. Curt Hawkins.
Other matches for the pay-per-view include:
•American Alpha (c) vs. The Ascension, Slater & Rhyno, Breezango, The Usos & The Vaudevillains in tag team turmoil for the SmackDown titles
•Alexa Bliss (c) vs. Naomi for the SmackDown women's championship
•Nikki Bella vs. Natalya
Piledriver podcast: Check out the latest podcast this weekend, for "Elimination Chamber" pay-per-view preview and predictions at the link below.
WWE 'Fastlane' matches announced: WWE RAW brand's pay-per-view event, "Fastlane," takes place March 5 at the BMO Harris Bradley Center in Milwaukee.
RAW universal champion Kevin Owens will defend the title against Goldberg, Neville will defend the WWE cruiserweight championship against Jack Gallagher and Roman Reigns will face Braun Strowman.
It was also confirmed on this past Monday's "RAW" that Goldberg will face Brock Lesnar at WrestleMania 33 on April 2 at the Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Florida.
Rock 'n' Roll Express part of WWE HoF class: It was reported on cbssports.com earlier this week that one of the greatest tag teams of all time, The Rock 'n' Roll Express, will be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame.
The ceremony, part of WrestleMania weekend, will take place March 31 at the Amway Center in Orlando, Fla. The ceremony will take place on a Friday this year because an NXT Takeover special takes place April 1.
Ricky Morton and Robert Gibson were successful in the Memphis, Mid-South, Jim Crockett, NWA and Smoky Mountain promotions in the 80s and 90s.
Morton and Gibson were four-time NWA world tag team champions.
They performed at World Championship Wrestling in 1996; at WWE in 1998 as part of an NWA invasion angle managed by former Midnight Express manager Jim Cornette; and at Total Nonstop Action in 2003 and 2016.
In fact, they made an appearance in "Broken" Matt Hardy's tag team apocalypto match at the Total Nonstop Deletion special in December.
Morton and Gibson still performs on the independent scene.
Rock 'n' Roll Express join Kurt Angle on this year's class.
Other names that are rumored for the class include Diamond Dallas Page, "Ravishing" Rick Rude, William Regal, Christian, Beth Phoenix, The Natural Disasters (Earthquake and Typhoon) and Mike Rotunda.
Movie on Paige's family: The Rock's Seven Bucks production company and WWE Studios will produce a movie on WWE star Paige and her legendary pro wrestling family, the Knights.
The Rock will reportedly have a role in the movie. Paige will be played by actress Florence Pugh, and her brother Zak will be played by actor Jack Lowden.
Jarrett back running TNA: The Wrestling Observer reported Total Nonstop Action co-founder Jeff Jarrett has replaced John Gaburick as the head of Impact Wrestling.
Anthem Sports & Entertainment has a majority interest in the company. It's also being reported that Dutch Mantel and Scott D'Amore are working creative.
Byron Robinson, an Advertiser producer, can be reached by emailing him at bdrobinson@gannett.com.


The citric acid in this juice helps to rid scalp of dandruff, it thickens hair and promotes hair growth.Apply orange juice and some apple puree and apply it to scalp or mash the orange peel and use this as a hair pack once a week for 3o minutes.
You can use fenigreek seeds, soaked overnight and then made into a paste.Use this a hair mask for 30 minutes, also use the water that the seeds were soaked in, as a hair rinse.
Use virgin coconut oil which has protein to nourish your hair.Also, massaging warm coconut oil on the scalp helps in blood circulation and promoting healthy hair.
The Indian gooseberry is loaded with anti-oxidants, anti-bacterial and anti inflammatory properties. You could make amla hair oil but using dried amla and boiling it slightly with coconut oil. Use this massage the scalp.You could try more intake of amla in your diet.Likewise, boil dried amla in water and use this rinse your hair with this concoction.
Mash half a banana and avocado together to make a paste and apply this as a hair mask.Keep it for half and hour and wash off with mild shampoo. Let the ingredients soak in the hair and scalp.
Learn how to use mashed banana as a hair mask here.
This is age-old in India, this really thickens the hair.Soak henna powder overnight, later add an egg and some lime juice to make a paste.Use this as a hair mask for 30 minutes and wash off.
Make a mask of honey and olive oil and use as a hair mask.Likewise, you could massage and leave olive oil in the hair before shampooing.
Add omega-3 to your diet by eating a spoonful of flaxseeds daily.Also, you could soak few spoons of flaxseeds in water for two days, and use this solution to apply on the scalp or use as a last rinse.
In india, egg is a popular choice for shiny hair.Use two beaten eggs to apply it on wet hair for 15 minutes and wash off with mild shampoo.
This would give you shiny lustrous thicker hair and will also remove dandruff. Do not use it for long or when you are cold, make a mask like mentioned here.
My domestic help recently told me about using aloe vera gel directly off the leaf, on the scalp.She even planted some in a pot for me.Try some aloe gel from the leaf, apply for 15 minutes and wash off.
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Why Nels Abbey Wrote a Satirical Guide to Thinking Like A White Man
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Nels Abbey
Layla Haidrani talks to the author about his new book, Think Like A White Man – now available in the UK – which satirically guides POC and Black readers how to navigate white-dominated workplaces
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We might have seen a growing number of Black British authors in recent years, but what marks Nels Abbey's Think Like A White Man as particularly noteworthy is that this is the very first satire of its kind, guiding POC and Black readers in particular on how to navigate white-dominated workplaces.
Inspired by the British-Nigerian author's experiences as a banker and media executive, this unapologetic self-help "gospel" is written from the persona of a distinguished (and memorable) Professor of Modern White People Studies, Dr Boulé Whytelaw.
Abbey splits the book into two parts: the first with tips on managing conflict and picking your battles and the second half on networking and how to accrue power. In between some comical footnotes and more serious anecdotes on workplace discrimination, each chapter is interspersed with ten 'White Man Commandments' and '187 dos and don'ts' which "explain the rules" on how to get ahead. The result is a brazen take on the contemporary British workplace.
The release is particularly pertinent in the current climate, with publishing also coming under fire for routinely undervaluing Black authors. These events recently led Abbey to co-organise the Black Writers' Guild. With the book now available in the UK, I called Abbey at his London home to find out what compelled him to write a satirical self-help gospel about the British workplace.
Layla Haidrani: What led you to create Think Like a White Man?
Nels Abbey: I started my career in the corporate world working in asset management. From day one in 2004, much of the entire company mistook me for a security guard when I was waiting in reception. In addition to that, seeing how careers were made and destroyed, I felt it had so much material.
I also wanted to document and highlight the experiences of British Black people in the corporate world, which isn't often spoken of. All the stories are from my experiences and experiences of my friends around me being Black in the corporate world and are 100 per cent non-fiction. But I couldn't write it as a straight-laced book, I had to do something entertaining so I made it a satire.
LH: Why did you choose to adopt the persona of a "Distinguished Professor of White People Studies"?
NA: I could not and did not feel comfortable writing Think Like A White Man from my perspective. I thought it would work better if we used a vehicle so I created a different kind of character to write it from that perspective. Also, I felt like from a Black British perspective, we deserved that sort of experimental writing. In terms of satirists, you'd probably struggle to name many non-white satirists. Business books and business satire are normally written by and for white people and I thought it's time we had our own one too.
In any book, people are always trying to brag about their expertise. I've met so many people who are professors of African studies, African American studies, Black studies and Islamic scholars but I've never heard a person say they're an expert on white people. So, I thought if I'm writing the book on race, I'd need to know about white people so I created a world leading professor on white people. Above all, I thought it would be funny and make people stop and think 'he's a what?'.
LH: Why did you write such a contentious issue in a tongue-in-cheek style?
NA: You can get more out of the situation if you can make people laugh and the best jokes are the ones that have a lot of truth in them. It's a very heavy topic, it's controversial, there's no doubt about that. Whenever I've experienced anything particularly traumatic, I turn to humour. That's always the way I deal with things and I thought it's the best way of getting the book's message across.
LH: Boulé is quite the character. How similar would you say you are to him?
NA: Boulé strikes me as creative person, can be overconfident sometimes and it reflects me to a certain degree. Although I would say I'm quite different to Boulé. There are certain things he would say which I would – or could – not say. He has very unconventional views on my race. I wanted to really and truly write something from a Black perspective who had the freedom of a character like Donald Trump who could say whatever he pleased. That's a big difference to me as that's not how I am, I'm actually quite cautious as to what I say.
I wanted Boulé not to pander or care. I wanted him to be like tenured professors in America who won't be thrown out of universities so there's nothing for him to lose. I wanted to write a Black man who's as free as David Starkey.
Think Like a White Man, 2020(Book cover)
LH: Why did you decide to focus on being a Black professional in a white-dominated corporate environment?
NA: It's a uniquely difficult experience. Working in the professional world is difficult for anybody. However, once you throw in a little melanin into the mix, that sometimes subtly overrules everything. It blinds people to potential. The whitest place any Black person could inhabit is the professional world and that's a place where you're hyper visible; it's very clear you're in the room. It's like growing up in the countryside in the 1980s and people looking at you walk down the high street thinking "what are you doing here?". You want to progress and move to the top but how you navigate that is viciously difficult.
LH: Who is the book's intended audience?
NA: Multiple audiences. I wanted to write a business book that was satirical and written for Black people with white people able to successfully read it. I wanted young Black people going into the workplace and knowing what they're walking into, with an of understanding of how tough it is. I wanted older Black and POC readers to know these things are really happening and it's not normal and not healthy but hopefully this will help get through it. I wanted everybody else to understand what the experience was like but particularly white people and white leadership – not just what it's like to be a Black person in the corporate world but what it's like to be a Black person reading traditional British literature which didn't speak to them.
Black people were a key part of the audience, but I have found it heart-warming that white people have really taken a liking too and have responded really well to it.
LH: Think Like A White Man illuminates how getting a job simply isn't the only hurdle as a Black or POC person. The book also touches on class and light-skinned privilege. Was it emotionally taxing drawing on these subjects?
NA: There were times when it was painful, such as when things didn't go the way I wanted. When I went through the banking promotions process, I found out about huge pay discrepancies. The pay gap between me and someone who was doing the same job was an 85 per cent difference – let's say he was earning £100, I got £15.
The key thing that helped is [the reaction from] Black people across professional classes thanking me for writing the book. I was stopped in the street by someone who told me I really helped him get through something difficult. Another guy said I mentally saved his life in terms of what he's going through. Many POC come up to me about it and white people thank me for explaining my experiences. It does touch and move people so it's clear that [although] documenting the frustrations for me was painful, it's a remedy for readers.
LH: In order to succeed, Dr Boulé's '187 do's and don'ts' offers tips to assimilate. Is this the only way Black and POC readers can progress?
NA: It depends on what you're winning. The reality is you're going to have to give up something at the altar of success. The sad reality is even if the book is satirical, I see it as you've got to assimilate to accumulate. Sadly, a lot of people such as Priti Patel, Sajid Javid and Kwasi Kwarteng collaborate in their own subjugation to get to the top. When you're trying to make it, you have to collaborate with subjugation to a certain degree.
LH: You mentioned that you never thought Think Like A White Man would see the light of day. How difficult was it getting published?
NA: Publishing is a white industry, editorial publishing even more so. Every agent I pitched this book to – and I mean every one – turned it down. They couldn't see the vision whatsoever. I'm not keen on diversity schemes normally but it took a diversity scheme (Penguin Random House's Write Now) to give the kiss of life to an anti-diversity scheme book – there's irony for you.
Think Like a White Man: A Satirical Guide to Conquering the World ... While Black by Nels Abbey is out on July 16, 2020.
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Numerous types of contamination can be introduced into archaeological records, but there are two main types that are particularly significant.
The first concerns artefacts and their location within a particular layer. When an artefact is found in its original burial location it is called 'in situ' (from Latin meaning 'in place'). However, during excavations there is often 'contamination' of layers by 'intrusive' artefacts from older or younger deposits. This can occur when artefacts are moved as a result of bioturbation (e.g. animal burrowing, anthropogenic activities, or natural post depositional processes of erosion and reworking). These can cause artefacts to be moved from one layer to another and, therefore, redeposited outside of their original context. In such situations, artefacts are called 'intrusive' (i.e. not in situ).
The second type of contamination is connected with ecofacts. This is more difficult to discern, because it can often only be traced on a microscopic level. Great care therefore needs to be taken during excavations, throughout the process of sampling and recording, as well as afterwards, in the laboratory, to make sure that no intrusive material is introduced into the samples.
Contamination exists most commonly in sediments that form the bulk of the archaeological deposits, and that can be connected with a number of different phenomena, such as bioturbation (both animal, e.g. rodents, porcupines, ants, termites; and vegetation, e.g. roots), chemical diagenesis and mineral precipitation (e.g. flowstone formation). The occurrence of such contamination at any stage of the post-depositional history of the site can pose a major threat to reliably interpreting the stratigraphy and accuracy of the dating information. This is especially true for chronological methods that focus on dating sediment grains (e.g. OSL, IRSL) or small bits of charcoal (14C). Uranium-series dating of bone depends entirely on the post-burial migration of uranium into the bone, so its highly sensitive to the percolation of water.
Contamination is also of utmost concern during the recovery of ancient DNA, as well as microscopic botanical remains and residues, such as starches and lipids. Any contamination can very easily lead to false results.
Many scientists are devoting their time to establishing new methods for targeting the best places to collect samples and improve sampling protocols and sample pre-treatments. Such methods aim to ensure that only in situ materials are analysed and that contamination is not introduced during later stages of analysis. Such ground-breaking work is currently being undertaken by geoarchaeological and archaeochemical teams working at Liang Bua, and by UOW PhD students working on the formation of natural deposits that are similarly affected by post-depositional processes (e.g. bioturbation by termites).
Why is there a need for new and refined methods?


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Ethnic violence hurts FDI in Myanmar
by Havard Bergo	,	July 16, 2014
Communal violence between Buddhist and Muslim residents of Mandalay, Myanmar's second biggest city, shows how ethnic tension remains a key obstacle to civil peace in the country.
Mandalay was placed under curfew last week after two nights of riots left two residents dead and scores injured. Allegations over the rape of a Buddhist woman by a Muslim man led angry mobs to rampage through the streets, setting fire to Muslim property.
Similar themes of rape and other forms of harassment by Muslims initiated the widespread anti-Muslim riots in northern Burma in 2013, which left more than 50 dead and tens of thousands displaced in generally peaceful areas in the Burmese heartland.
Myanmar: the road to democracy?
A history of tension
Myanmar has a long history of ethnic violence.The 60-year-long civil war has been largely fought along ethnic lines, and there have previously been large-scale anti-Chinese and anti-Indian riots in the country.
Since 2012 communal violence in Rakhine state has targeted the Muslim Rohingyas, leaving several hundred dead and more than 100,000 internally displaced. Often described as among the world's most persecuted minorities, the Rohingyas are seen as illegal Bangladeshi immigrants by Myanmar and subject to widespread state discrimination, which has recently taken the form of forcing many to live in guarded refugee camps.
The ugly face of political reforms
Myanmar has witnessed political changes on a monumental scale since the junta stepped aside for a civilian government in 2011. The transformation of the military dictatorship brought along genuine democratic progress and the return of a free media, which has removed the ability of the government to silence unwanted opinions.
This increased openness has not only benefited the opposition party National League for Democracy (NLD) and other parties, but also religious zealots and political extremists.
Most famous among them is Wirathu, a Buddhist monk-turned-activist who has campaigned extensively against Myanmar's Muslim minority. He was jailed for seven years for preaching religious hatred but was released from prison, alongside hundreds of anti-regime activists, under a general amnesty in 2010.
Wirathu founded the 969 movement to oppose the spread of Islam in Myanmar and has been blamed for fuelling the anti-Muslim violence. He quickly spread the message of the alleged rape and demanded justice during the recent violence in Mandalay.
Religious tension a regional issue
Anti-Muslim violence has already damaged Myanmar's relationship with Indonesia and Malaysia. Radical Islamists in the two majority-Muslim countries have regularly staged protests against the treatment of Muslims in Myanmar. Indonesian police foiled a bomb plot against the Myanmar embassy and a Buddhist shrine, and several Myanmar Buddhists were killed in Malyasia in what is believed to be retribution for events in Myanmar.
More worrying perhaps is the impact the communal violence has on the still unfinished political transition and on economic growth at home. Both foreign direct invest and tourism have grown less than anticipated when the largely undeveloped country opened to the Western world in 2010. It attracted only $1.4 billion in foreign investment in 2012-2013, a sharp decrease from the $4.6 billion the year before.
The world media's interest in the country ensures that the violent riots receive widespread coverage and helps to scare off the middle-class tourist, who instead opts for the stability of neighboring Thailand.
The unexpected turn towards democracy occurred largely because the military junta was confident that it could manage a transition without threatening its security. It allowed ceasefires with the majority of the rebel groups and largely pacified areas previously at war.
However, President Thein Sein has not been successful at completing a widely expected national ceasefire, and many rebel groups are still active and even rearming. In combination with a fragile security environment, a weak and massively under-performing economy and a democratic system that is only halfway finished, the recent religious violence poses a major threat to the future of Myanmar.
Categories:	Asia Pacific, Security
Tags:	Buddhism, Burma, Islam, Myanmar, Rakhine State, Thein Sein
Havard Bergo
Håvard is a foreign policy analyst who works in Kampala for LPC Consult International, a consulting company that specializes on developing projects in East Africa and Mozambique. He has previously worked with the United Nations in Bangkok and as a project manager for a research project in Montreal. Håvard graduated with an MSc in International Relations from the London School of Economics (LSE).
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Q: How to convert a single BGR array to HSV array in Python with OpenCV? I am writing a Python program for image tracking in which I receive input BGR values for min and max values and then filter a live video feed to only show values between those min and max values. While the input is in BGR, I need to filter the video using HSV. However, I am having trouble figuring out how to convert my single BGR input arrays into HSV arrays in numpy without having to use the cvtColor function on the entire image.
From my understanding, it seems like the cv2.cvtColor() function will only work on the entire image but I need to be able to convert just these select min and max BGR arrays to HSV before I do the color tracking.
Whenever I run this code I get the following error from the OpenCV code from the cvtColor function call.

OpenCV Error: Assertion failed (depth == CV_8U || depth == CV_16U || depth == CV_32F) in cv::cvtColor, file D:\Build\OpenCV\opencv-3.2.0\modules\imgproc\src\color.cpp, line 9710

I have tried using the BGR arrays, which works but I specifically need to use HSV here.
What is the cleanest way to solve this problem? Please let me know if I can provide more information, thanks. I'm still pretty new to Python.
minBGR = np.array([minB, minG, minR])
maxBGR = np.array([maxB, maxG, maxR])

minHSV = cv2.cvtColor(minBGR, cv2.COLOR_BGR2HSV)
maxHSV = cv2.cvtColor(maxBGR, cv2.COLOR_BGR2HSV)

mask = cv2.inRange(hsvFrame, minHSV, maxHSV)

A: By default, numpy creates arrays with the minimum type necessary to hold them.
Om my 64-bit system, creating arrays from values in the range 0 to 255  creates int64 arrays.
In [1]: import numpy as np

In [2]: np.array([0,0,0])
Out[2]: array([0, 0, 0])

In [3]: a = np.array([0,0,0])

In [4]: a.dtype
Out[4]: dtype('int64')

In [5]: a = np.array([255,255,255])

In [6]: a.dtype
Out[6]: dtype('int64')

This is an 8-byte integer:
In [20]: dt = np.dtype('>i8')

In [21]: dt.itemsize
Out[21]: 8

In [22]: dt.name
Out[22]: 'int64'

You probably want to create uint8 or uint16 arrays.
In [7]: a = np.array([0,0,0], dtype=np.uint8)

In [8]: b = np.array([255,255,255], dtype=np.uint8)

In [9]: a.dtype, b.dtype
Out[9]: (dtype('uint8'), dtype('uint8'))


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Finance Minister, Mrs Zainab Shamsuna Ahmed has called for gender equity in the society and appealed to governments at the various levels to put measures in place for strategic approach towards establishing it.
Mrs Ahmed stated this as a keynote speaker during the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) 2019 International Women's Day with the theme Investing for Equality, on Tuesday in Abuja. It would be recalled that this year's International Women's Day was themed Balance for Better.
The Minister in a statement by her special Adviser on media and communications, Mr Paul Ella Abechi, also noted that economically empowered women will guarantee stronger economies.
According to her, "Given the challenges we are facing, it is critical that we take a long term and strategic approach to establishing gender parity, and ensuring that women are economically empowered, resulting in stronger economies overall.
The Minister also stated that, "In the Nigeria context, the factors inhibiting gender equality mirror what is happening on the global scene. Women face challenges when it comes to accessing resources, including financial services, property, and other assets. Additionally, women are less likely to receive critical education, skills and training opportunities, particularly in traditionally male-dominated fields. These challenges are compounded by issues of work-life balance, with many women opting out of leadership tracks due to home commitments and inadequate support at work. For these and other reasons, we are seeing fewer women in leadership positions than we should.
"First and foremost, it is important that Government continues to develop and implement policies, regulatory frameworks, and programmes that are inclusive and gender-sensitive, to remove the socio-economic and cultural barriers that prevent women from participating fully in society and from reaping the economic benefits of their participation. This is especially important given the evidence that gender-neutral policies are often applied in ways that exclude and disenfranchise women stakeholders and other vulnerable communities.
Other areas, ensuring that our budgeting process is more gender-sensitive through the incorporation of gender-based budgeting; Access to Information and develop targeted capacity development programmes aimed at developing women at all tiers and ensuring they have the support and structure in place to succeed, particularly in positions of leadership.


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Open Source Health Advances Precision Healthcare for Women
Press Release | Open Source Health Inc. | August 1, 2017
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Toronto, Ontario, Canada / TheNewswire / August 1, 2017: Open Source Health Inc. (CSE:OSH), (Frankfurt:0OS) , a cloud based precision healthcare platform for women called myAva that puts control into the hands of women to educate, advocate and collaborate on their own healthcare is pleased to provide an update on the advancements OSH has accomplished over the last 12 months.
"Our trailblazing women in Atlanta that contributed their molecular data to the myAva project have experienced life changing information and care around managing their PCOS," states Sonya Satveit, CEO of Open Source Health Inc., "With the focus on precision health we have identified multiple emerging diseases and conditions and our partner clinic has administered precision care to establish a trend toward optimal health."
myAva integrates a full omic model using the full exome sequencing (DNA), the blood RNA, over 200 proteins, over 200 metabolites as well as gut and vaginal microbiome. Several laboratories across North America participated in the measurement and analysis. Every omic measure was compared to the acceptable ranges detailed in global peered reviewed published research and each measure was associated with diseases and health conditions. From this analysis myAva was able to rank the risks for over 600 diseases and conditions and 20 health systems within the body, allowing the clinicians to focus on the high risk factors to administer care.
Based on the current cohort of Women, PCOS ranked in the top 5 risks for every woman, along with high risk for diabetes and heart disease. No one woman has the same top 10 heath risks and everyone ranked with a different risk score per condition reinforcing the need for precision and individualized care.
Integrating the omic data created the potential to compute anomalies with a grouping of biomarkers that would represent a comprehensive diagnostic panel for PCOS. By expanding to a larger cohort of women in the future, the possibility to develop diagnostic panels for hundreds of health conditions that typically go undiagnosed will change the course of women's health. Further research as the patient group grows will provide the evidence required to commercialize such diagnostic panels.
The next step for the deployment of the myAva platform is to perform another specimen collection with the patient group and map the previous treatments to the current outcomes. Determine the associations between treatment, biometric data, patient reported data and the omic molecular data will verify optimal treatment protocols for diseases and conditions that today are often untreated, undertreated or misdiagnosed.
The Company further reports the resignation of Mr. James Fairbairn from the Board of Directors. Mr. Fairbairn's expertise was greatly appreciated as he assisted in guiding the company through regulatory and financial reporting.
About Open Source Health Inc.:
OSH has developed a cloud-based precision healthcare platform called myAva, which is offered on a monthly subscription basis to clinics and providers to enable the delivery of precision healthcare, specifically for women's health. By collecting and analyzing molecular-level data we will create a digital version of each patient, uncovering disease markers at an early stage allowing women and their providers to take a proactive approach to achieve optimal health. myAva sets a new standard of care for women's health. The initial launch of myAva is focused on PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome), which affects 7 million women in the United States and 116 million women worldwide.
For more information, visit www.opensourcehealth.com
For further information, please contact Investor Relations at Open Source Health Inc.
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Certain information set forth in this news release may contain forward-looking statements that involve substantial known and unknown risks and uncertainties. These forward-looking statements are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, certain of which are beyond the control of Open Source Health Inc. ("OSH"), including, but not limited to, the impact of general economic conditions, industry conditions and the uncertainty of obtaining additional financing. Readers are cautioned that the assumptions used in the preparation of such information, although considered reasonable at the time of preparation, may prove to be imprecise and, as such, undue reliance should not be placed on forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements contained in this press release are expressly qualified by this cautionary statement.
The forward-looking statements contained in this press release are made as of the date of this press release, and OSH does not undertake any obligation to update publicly or to revise any of the included forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as expressly required by applicable securities law.
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What better way to start off the week than by watching more videos of the walruses at the Alaska SeaLife Center?
Walruses, Odobenus rosmarus, are social animals and calves typically spend two years with their mothers. The two in the videos, Pakak and Mitik, were rescued in July and have found human caregivers to replace their mother.
These two are still young and relatively small, but adults can grow up to 11.5 feet (3.5m) in length and weigh up to 1.5 tons.
Thank you to Alaska SeaLifeCenter for the great videos!
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130 mins | Rated TBC
Directed by Roland Emmerich
Starring Halle Berry, Donald Sutherland, Patrick Wilson, Charlie Plummer, John Bradley, Kelly Yu, Michael Peña
In Moonfall, a mysterious force knocks the Moon from its orbit around Earth and sends it hurtling on a collision course with life as we know it. With mere weeks before impact and the world on the brink of annihilation, NASA executive and former astronaut Jo Fowler (Academy Award® winner Halle
Berry) is convinced she has the key to saving us all – but only one astronaut from her past, Brian Harper (Patrick Wilson, "Midway") and a conspiracy theorist K.C. Houseman (John Bradley, "Game of Thrones") believe her. These unlikely heroes will mount an impossible last-ditch mission into space, leaving behind everyone they love, only to find out that our Moon is not what we think it is.
Directed by Roland Emmerich | Starring Halle Berry, Donald Sutherland, Patrick Wilson, Charlie Plummer, John Bradley, Kelly Yu, Michael Peña


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Victoria Confirms High Grade Mineralization between the Olive and Shamrock Zones including 26.5m at 2.1 g/t Gold
Toronto, ON / May 24, 2016 / Victoria Gold Corp. (TSX.V-VIT) "Victoria" or the "Company" is pleased to announce the 3rd set of results from the 2016 Olive-Shamrock diamond drilling program. The results from the latest assays received confirm the continuation of gold mineralization between Olive and Shamrock and validate the exploration model currently testing the near surface, high grade material in the Olive-Shamrock Shear Zone.
"The Olive-Shamrock Zone is shaping up nicely and while still early in the drill program, the continuity of mineralization at grades above 1.0 g/t bodes well for the economics of the zone." said John McConnell, President and CEO. "When one steps back from the task at hand and looks at the coverage of this growing zone, it is an impressive size."
2016 Olive-Shamrock Zone Assay Results
The assay results for the recent 10 holes received included step out drilling along strike from Olive Main towards the Shamrock Zone, and are summarized in the table below:
Gold (g/t)
DG16-662C Olive NE 19.1 41.5 22.4 1.0
including 32.0 36.9 4.9 4.2
and 86.7 140.2 53.5 0.4
including 93.3 103.4 10.1 1.1
DG16-663C Olive Extension 83.0 111.4 28.4 1.0
and 124.4 161.5 37.2 1.5
including 136.8 153.9 17.1 2.7
DG16-664C Olive Main 38.1 68.7 30.6 0.5
including 132.6 138.7 6.1 0.8
DG16-666C Olive Extension 29.6 30.8 1.2 7.5
DG16-667C Olive Main 91.1 155.5 64.3 0.7
Including 97.5 103.6 6.1 1.5
and 198.1 199.6 1.5 7.8
DG16-669C Olive NE 1.5 55.9 54.4 1.3
including 16.6 32.0 15.4 2.0
DG16-671C Connection 1.7 68.2 66.5 1.1
Note: Reported intersections are drilled intersections, but are estimated at approximately two-thirds of true width of the mineralized zone.
The strike length of the Olive Shear Zone tested with the 2016 drilling program is at least 750 metres while the strike length of the Shamrock Zone, the subject of current drilling efforts, is approximately 250 metres. The entire length of the Olive-Shamrock zone being tested this season is therefore estimated to be at least 1 kilometre. The Olive-Shamrock zone remains open along strike to the Northeast, at depth and to the North where a number of geophysical and geochemical soils anomalies have yet to be fully tested.
An updated plan map and drill sections relating to the assay results presented above, as well as a summary table of the 2016 Olive drilling results, will be made available on the Company's website www.vitgoldcorp.com.
All exploration drill core from the Olive-Shamrock 2016 program was analyzed at SGS Canada Inc. of Burnaby, B.C. utilizing the GE-ICP40B, 34-element analytical package with FAA5515 50-gram Fire Assay with Gravimetric finish for gold on all samples. All core samples were split on-site at Victoria's Eagle camp and shipped to SGS Canada Inc.'s mobile sample preparation laboratory that has been set-up on-site, at the Eagle Gold Project. There, samples were sorted and crushed to appropriate particle size (coarse crush) and representatively split to a smaller size (250 grams) for shipment to SGS Canada Inc.'s Burnaby analytical laboratory facilities. A comprehensive system of standards, blanks and field duplicates has been implemented for the 2016 Olive-Shamrock drilling program and is monitored as chemical assay data become available.
2016 Olive-Shamrock Exploration Program
The Olive-Shamrock Zone is a near-surface mineralized target situated approximately 2 kilometers from the fully-permitted Eagle Gold project and has the potential to enhance Eagle Project economics by virtue of additional higher-grade ore; increased flexibility in mine planning and lowering capital intensity from shared infrastructure.
The $3.6 million Olive-Shamrock definition and exploration program began in March 2016. The program will consist of diamond drilling, surface trenching and geophysical surveys over the Olive-Shamrock zone with a focus on the previously undrilled areas linking Olive and Shamrock mineralization. The exploration program will concentrate on expanding the strike length of confirmed near-surface, high-grade gold mineralization within the Olive-Shamrock shear zone trend and target the previously un-tested, 300 metre separation zone between the Olive and Shamrock mineralization. The program is designed to result in the maiden Resource Estimate for the Olive-Shamrock Zone.
About Olive-Shamrock
The Olive-Shamrock target lies 2 kilometers from the proposed infrastructure at the Eagle Gold Project, along the Potato Hills Trend, importantly, drilling and surface trench results to date indicate the existence of near-surface, high-grade potential feed into Eagle operations. (see New Releases dated May 20, June 24, July 28, August 13, and Nov 4, 2014). Metallurgical testing completed in 2015 (see New Releases dated February 24, and August 7, 2015) has indicated that the high-grade Olive-Shamrock Zone is amenable to Eagle Project heap leach recovery at the same crush size as Eagle Project feed.
Olive-Shamrock is defined by a broad gold/arsenic in-soils geochemical anomaly and lies on the intrusive-sediment contact of the Potato Hills Trend (as does the Eagle Deposit) and is punctuated by several historically exploited high-grade sulphide veins. The Olive area was mined on a small scale from shallow shafts and adits in the early 1900's and via placer mining in creeks draining the area. The Olive vein system is located near the top of Olive Gulch and consists of gold-bearing quartz-scorodite-arsenopyrite vein material centralized in a shear zone structure. More detail and a current summary of all Olive-Shamrock Zone exploration can be found on the Company's website.
About the Dublin Gulch Project
Victoria Gold's 100%-owned Dublin Gulch gold property is situated in the central Yukon Territory, Canada, approximately 375 kilometers north of the capital city of Whitehorse, and approximately 85 kilometers from the town of Mayo. The Property is accessible by road year-round, and is located within Yukon Energy's electrical grid. The Company has constructed and maintains a 100 person all-season camp at the project site.
The Property covers an area of approximately 555 square kilometers, and is the site of the Company's Eagle Gold Deposit. The Eagle Gold Deposit is expected to be Yukon's next operating gold mine and includes Probable Reserves of 2.3 million ounces of gold from 92 million tonnes of ore with a grade of 0.78 grams of gold per tonne, as outlined in a National Instrument 43-101 feasibility study. The NI 43-101 Mineral Resource has been estimated to host 222 million tonnes averaging 0.68 grams of gold per tonne, containing 4.9 million ounces of gold in the "Indicated" category, inclusive of Probable Reserves, and a further 78 million tonnes averaging 0.60 grams of gold per tonne, containing 1.5 million ounces of gold in the "Inferred" category.
The technical content of this news release has been reviewed and approved by Paul D. Gray, P.Geo., as the Qualified Person.
Neither the TSX Venture Exchange, nor its Regulation Services Provider accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release. This press release includes certain statements that may be deemed "forward-looking statements". All statements in this discussion, other than statements of historical facts, that address future exploration drilling, exploration activities, anticipated metal production, internal rate of return, estimated ore grades, commencement of production estimates and projected exploration and capital expenditures (including costs and other estimates upon which such projections are based) and events or developments that the Company expects, are forward looking statements. Although the Company believes the expectations expressed in such forward looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, such statements are not guarantees of future performance and actual results or developments may differ materially from those in forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in forward-looking statements include metal prices, exploration successes, continued availability of capital and financing, and general economic, market or business conditions. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements.
www.vitgoldcorp.com


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Qualifications: Emmy-nominated choreographer, dancer, actor and musician.
Personal History: As part of the professional cast of Dancing with the Stars for the past 14 seasons, Mark has proven to not only be a fan favorite, but is also no stranger to the coveted Mirrorball trophy. He is a two-time champion and a seven-time finalist—winning season six with Kristi Yamaguchi and season eight with Shawn Johnson.
Born in Houston, Texas, Mark moved to London with his family as a child and joined the Italia Conti Academy of Dramatic Arts Associate School where his training in acting, singing, dancing and music began.
When not dancing, Mark focuses on his other passion—music. Mark is an accomplished guitarist specializing in Flamenco, Funk, Blues and Rock. In May 2014, Mark released his debut single "Get My Name" produced by Wizz Dumb, which Ballas co-wrote with writer Jo'zzy. "Get My Name" broke Top 40 in release week on the iTunes pop chart landing #24 and the music video debuted #1 on multiple MTV platforms. On August 3, 2014, Mark released his second single, "MissIncredible," again produced by Wizz Dumb and written by Ballas and Jo'zzy. The breath taking cinematic-style "Miss Incredible" video features Miss Incredibles from all walks of life and released in 2014. Mark's first full production solo EP, Kicking Clouds, debuted last fall, 2014. Both "Get My Name" and "Miss Incredible" are available on iTunes now. Last season, Mark was partnered with Sadie Robertson.
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VA clinic, active shooter secured
By Ocala Post on December 13, 2016 8 Comments
[Last updated on December 13, 2016, at 5:30 p.m.]
Stephen Cometa
Summerfield — The Villages VA Outpatient Clinic has been cleared and the active shooter has been secured.
The shooter has been identified as Stephen Cometa, 60. He is currently being held at the Marion County Jail as a courtesy hold for the U.S. Marshals Service.
According to the FBI, at approximately 9:00 a.m., a veteran, who is assumed to have been patient at the clinic, entered the building, located at 8900 Southeast 165th Mulberry Lane, with a gun. Cometa did not display the handgun until after he had entered the building and was already in an exam room.
Due to HIPAA laws, clinic personnel would not confirm that Cometa was in fact a patient.
The incident was described as an active shooter situation, in which an employee who struggled with Cometa, suffered a minor injury to his hand. The injury was not related to a gunshot. The employee was in the exam room with Cometa and kept him from shooting the doctor, and potentially others.
Officials told Ocala Post that authorities are currently interviewing Cometa to better understand his intentions and possible motives.
An unnamed source, who said employees were advised not to speak with the press, said the building "was packed" during the incident, but everyone got out safe. The person also said that at least two shots were fired.
Even though no one knows the circumstances surrounding the shooting, citizens immediately turned to Facebook and began expressing sympathy for the man; blaming the government, including law enforcement, for how poorly veterans are treated in the U.S.
The clinic will remain closed for the day.
No further information is available at this time. Stay tuned for future updates.
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Caverns recognized by U.S. Chamber as a top business
The Glenwood Canyon Swing launches into the Glenwood Canyon
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Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park has won a Blue Ribbon Small Business Award from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. The program recognizes companies for success, innovation, and contributions to economic growth and free enterprise.
Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park was selected from a record number of applicants from communities across the nation for demonstrating exceptional business practices in areas including strategic planning, employee development, community involvement and customer service.
"While our economy still struggles to reach its full potential, small businesses like our Blue Ribbon Award winners have continued to act as examples of the resilience, ingenuity and opportunity at work in the free enterprise system," U.S. Chamber President and CEO Thomas J. Donohue said. "Times can be tough, but these businesses have proven that they can be too. And by taking risks, watching out for their employees, and giving back to their communities, they've shown that success is achievable."
"This award is a very big deal," said Marianne Virgili, CEO of the Glenwood Springs Chamber Resort Association. "The chamber has been privileged to partner with Steve and Jeanne Beckley since even before they reopened the caverns. Their vision, imagination, integrity and dedication speak for themselves I jokingly refer to Steve as a 'one-man economic development agency for Glenwood Springs.'
"The Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park has added a new dynamic to our rich tourism offerings and is responsible for contributing to the livelihood and quality of life for all of our residents," Virgili said.
Steve Beckley said, "What an honor … Jeanne and I are so grateful for the support of our community and the dedication of our management team. It's both of those factors, working together, that have enabled Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park to continue to grow and thrive, even during tough economic times."
The Beckleys bought the Fairy Caves in 1998 after 16 years of contact with the previous owner.
They instituted numerous improvements, first to the road uphill and to the caves, clearing debris and making improvements to both preserve the caves and make them accessible for public tours. In 2003, they won approval for a tram up the mountain, and in 2005, began adding amusement park rides.
The attractions have won numerous awards since then.
The chamber will announce seven regional finalists from among this year's Blue Ribbon Small Business Award winners on March 18 and honor all of this year's winners at the 11th annual America's Small Business Summit on June 8-10 in Washington, D.C.


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Why are millions of people not yet vaccinated against coronavirus?
6 January 2022, 4:34 pm
An estimated 4.5 million people aged 18 and over in the UK have not had a first dose, and more than six million people are not double jabbed, according to figures from the UK's health agencies. Almost nine million eligible adults have not yet had their booster, Prime Minister Boris Johnson said this week.
COVID-19: Infections falling in three of the four UK nations, says ONS
COVID-19 infection levels dropped last week in all nations of the United Kingdom except Northern Ireland, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) has said. The figures cover people in private households estimated to have had COVID-19 in the seven days to 15 January. In England, one in 20 are believed to have been infected - around three million people, down from 3.7m in the week to 6 January.
Australia has record COVID-19 deaths, hospitals under stress
Australia has reported a record high of COVID-19 deaths, and its second-largest state declared an emergency in hospitals to cope with surging patient admissions and a staffing shortage due to the coronavirus
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Priti Patel's crackdown on peaceful protesters ignores all the evidence about how to handle large demonstrations, says psychologist Stephen Reicher
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DNA trace lands alleged Rikki Neave murder suspect in court 28 years after attack
A 40-year-old man has been linked to the murder of a six year-old boy nearly three decades ago through DNA evidence, a court has heard.
Dominic Raab is asked if he believes a Minister should resign if they have lied to Parliament
Lara Trump ridiculed for claiming Trump only made $4 from being president
Social media users remind daughter-in-law about when 'Trump went golfing during a pandemic weekend'
Experts have urged people to be aware of the early signs and symptoms.
Keir Starmer welcomes defected Tory MP Christian Wakeford to Labour
NYPD Officers Rescue Woman After Explosion Triggers Fire at Bronx Home
An explosion at a home in the Bronx triggered a large fire, leaving at least one person dead and eight others injured, including five police officers suffering smoke inhalation, according to local officials.A blast was reported before 11 am at 869 Fox Street in the Longview neighborhood of the Bronx. This footage, released by the NYPD, shows officers working to rescue a woman pinned under a couch in a house next door. The 68-year-old woman was in a serious condition, authorities reported after being rescued.New York City Council Member Rafael Salamanca, who was on the scene, said the fire was due to a gas explosion, though the cause has yet to be confirmed. Credit: NYPD via Storyful
Gamekeeper who ran royal pheasant shoots at centre of police probe after man killed in bridge collapse
A gamekeeper who organised pheasant shoots for the Royal Family is at the centre of an investigation into the collapse of a wooden bridge that killed a worker and left two others seriously injured.


I am reading an extremely difficult book from 1984, Order out of Chaos, Man's New Dialogue with Nature, by the late Ilya Prigogine (1917-2003) and Isabelle Stengers (1949-). I was tuned to the book by Eric J. Lerner in his book The Big Bang Never Happened, with a warning that the Prigogine/Stengers work was over the public's head. I am part of the public, and yes, he is right. It is over my head.


As part of an extensive refurbishment of its Leatherhead headquarters building in Surrey, the Wates Group chose to replace its current hand drying system with the EcoCurve 550A.
By switching to this smart technology, Savortex estimates that the company will make significant cost and energy savings, including 77.10 tonnes of CO2, totalling £14,630 over a seven-year period.
The Wates Group is one of the largest privately-owned construction, development and property services companies in the UK. With a strong commitment to corporate social responsibility and sustainability, the business is keen to ensure its buildings leave a positive legacy.
Wates Sustainable Technology Services, supports customers and partners of the Wates Group in achieving their sustainability goals by helping to identify, select and implement cost-effective proven sustainable technologies that comply with regulations, lower carbon emissions, improve building performance and reduce operational costs. By being selected as an approved supplier, SAVORTEX has been added to the Wates Sustainable Technology Services database and is promoted to existing customers and partners of the Wates Group for pilot or potential roll-out across entire property portfolios.
In 2016, Wates refurbished its headquarters in Leatherhead, Surrey. This building houses over 350 employees so a key focus of the redevelopment was to improve the building's sustainability and efficiency.
Wates introduced a number of innovative products to help save water and energy usage. This included Waterblade, a device that can be fitted to the end of taps to reduce water usage by 60%. Propelair, a high-performance toilet that uses 84% less water, was also installed as part of the upgrade alongside a replacement of the company's Mitsubishi Jet 1200W hand dryers with the EcoCurve 550A from SAVORTEX.
Since the refurbishment of its headquarters building, Wates has made an overall saving of 20% on its energy consumption by working with sustainable technology suppliers on the Wates Sustainable Technology Services database.


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