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Paul McCartney's fears over the Beatles' 'breakup' song
Maaz Ahmad1 week agoLast Updated: January 17, 2023
The Beatles broke up in 1970 after just over ten years together. Once each of the Fab Four went their separate ways, they all began working on solo music. But almost 50 years later, one of Paul McCartney's songs left fans thinking he had written a brutal song about the end of the band's journey.
The end of The Beatles was a turbulent time for the Fab Four. Their bitter arguments had erupted to the point where the arguments ruled their relationships. Eventually, they all made up and became friends again, but at the time there was a lot of resentment between the best friends.
So when McCartney wrote his song Confidant, he knew people would be wrong. Confidante was included on McCartney's eighteenth solo album, Egypt Station, which hit stores on September 17, 2018. He argued that his song was actually written about his oldest friend: the guitar. of the.
McCartney knew that despite this metaphor, however, his listeners would think he was actually making a joke about The Beatles and their final discontent.
"The song begins with: 'You used to be my confidant,'" Macca wrote in his book The Lyrics: 1956 to the Present. "But when you get to the end, it's: 'But I fell in love with you / And I ended our romance.'"
He continued: "What I like is that you write lyrics and it suggests different things to different people. I don't think I was thinking of ending my relationship with the object of the song, the guitar, but I like to use language that can be interpreted. in different ways and allows people to attach their own meaning to a letter.
However, because of this, McCartney was well aware of how his lyrics could be misinterpreted.
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McCartney admitted: "For many listeners, this line in the song could naturally reflect the end of a relationship. At the time I thought, 'Oh, people are going to think this is The Beatles breakup. About my guitar standing at my side". when my bandmates didn't.'" (sic)
He added: "And I guess in the back of my mind that was true, and more or less what I was thinking."
Going on to further explain his metaphor, he added: "At that moment, when you're alone, the guitar is your confidant. You cradle her. She also looks like a woman. under the ladder friend.'" He explained that the song's lyrics added that he was very grateful to have the guitar as a friend during difficult times.
McCartney said, "I just liked the idea that with this guitar I could tell them how grateful I was to have a confidant who could accompany me on faraway journeys. That's how I feel about a guitar."
Although The Beatles eventually reconciled after their split, McCartney was reportedly furious when the news broke. He apparently went "completely out of control" and started shaking his finger at Ringo Starr as he yelled, "I'm going to finish you all off! You'll pay!"
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HT1101 - Plant management 1 - Plant parts
Plant parts
Plants are made up of many parts. Each part has a different function and they all work together to help the plant grow and reproduce.
The external plant structures are on the outside of the plant and are the ones you can see, for example, the leaves.
Internal plant structures are inside the plant and are the ones that we cannot see easily unless we have a magnifying glass or microscope. An example is the xylem (water-conducting tissue).
External plant structures
Click on the label for each plant part in the diagram below to find out more.
The roots are made up of:
xylem tissue, which transports water and dissolved minerals
phloem tissue, which transports sugars made in the leaves to other areas
root hairs
root cap and growing tip.
A large spreading fibrous root.
Beetroot has a taproot, which stores food and starch.
The function of roots is to:
hold the plant in the growing media or soil
act as the main transport system of the plant and take up water and dissolved nutrients
store food in the form of starch.
Adventitious roots
Adventitious roots are roots that form from unusual places on the plant such as from stems or leaves. Plant propagators use the ability of plant parts to produce adventitious roots to make more plants. Some weeds are also very good at developing adventitious roots in unusual places on a plant. This helps them to survive and multiply when other plants would die.
The function of the stem is to:
provide the transport system between roots and shoots
carry water and minerals in the xylem from the roots to the leaves
carry food and sugar in the phloem from the leaves to the roots
support and hold up the plant to the light and air
carry out a small amount of photosynthesis.
The cells that make up xylem and phloem together form the vascular bundles (veins) in the stem.
Vascular bundles can be seen when a celery stem is cut.
This diagram shows the vascular bundles in a stem. Both xylem and phloem are present in each vascular bundle.
As plants mature, the vascular bundles get bigger, and gradually join up to form a whole ring around the stem. That's why you see rings in tree trunks.
In a mature plant, bark forms to protect the trunk. The cambium cells are cells that divide to form new cells for plant growth.
Leaves come in all sorts of shapes and sizes.
This is the leaf of a Gunnera manicata. It has very large leaves.
Leaves of the tree fern are placed to get maximum sunlight.
Leaves are made up of a blade (or lamina) and a short stem called a petiole. A node is the point on the stem where the leaf is attached. The veins in the leaf transport food and water. (Dicotyledon plants include most flowering plants. They have seed embryos with two cotyledons.)
Leaves have three main functions:
making food through the process of photosynthesis
releasing water vapour from the underside of the leaf during transpiration
gas exchange – the giving and receiving of oxygen and carbon dioxide from the air.
Buds are undeveloped shoots. All buds are important because this is where cells are dividing and growing. These can produce leaves and stems or flowers, followed by fruit.
The lateral bud is found at the node on a stem. The apical bud (sometimes called the terminal bud) is the top bud at the growing point of the plant.
Internodes are the sections of stem between the nodes.
This is a lateral leaf bud of an apple tree.
The main function of a flower is reproduction. The structure and colour of a flower will depend on how it is pollinated.
Insect-pollinated flowers are usually colourful and/or scented. Wind-pollinated flowers are often individually small scentless and not very showy. They also produce a lot of pollen.
Timothy grass is another example of a wind pollinated flower.
The seed is made up of an embryo (new plant), a food store and a protective seed coat.
The main function of seeds is to spread and create a new generation of plants.
The ripened ovary of the flower develops into a fruit.
The fruit of the apple protects its seeds and helps with seed dispersal.
Plant parts all have special functions to help the plant grow and reproduce.
Internal plant structures are inside the plant and are the ones that you cannot see easily unless you have a magnifying glass or microscope. An example is the xylem (water-conducting tissue).
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On the Hollywood Reporter masthead, there is already a person listed as managing editor, daily—Michael Barnes. But since May, a second managing editor slot vacated by Todd Cunningham has been sitting vacant.
That position has now been filled internally with the promotion of Erik Pedersen, formerly copy chief and news editor. Pedersen has been with the trade a long time–15 years–and previously worked at both the Orange County Register and Los Angeles Daily Journal.
The LA native has also done the occasional concert review for the Reporter, most recently rating Jeff Bridges at the Troubadour and Rush at the Gibson Amphitheatre. Pedersen was also bylined on a July 23 weekend piece about the death of Amy Winehouse.
FishbowlLA has a small suggestion for managing editor number two. Today, yet again, Showbiz 411 columnist Roger Friedman is whining about a Hollywood Reporter item, and his previous reporting of the same information. This is an ongoing thing with Friedman, who also regularly complains about Nikki Finke's Deadline.com in the same manner. Perhaps a courtesy reach-out to Friedman by Pedersen would be a good idea.


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g = Game(window)
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g.play()
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window.mainloop()

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class Room(object):
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    def __init__(self, name, image):
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    # exits (e.g., south), exit locations
    # (e.g., to the south is room n), items (e.g., table),
    # item descriptions (for each item), and grabbables
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    self.image = image
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    self.items = {}
    self.grabbables = []
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Puerto Williams! I must have sailed past Puerto Williams about 80 times, but I have never actually been there. So it was about time! The place started out as a naval base in 1953, so it is not actually one of the world's great wonders in terms of architecture or whatever, but it has grown a bit into a civilian settlement which claims to be the southernmost town in the world!
That is certainly disputable and the result will depend on your definition of a town, which will need to be quite flexible in order to include Puerto Williams. But there are some shops and small restaurants (at least one of them is really nice, as we were happy to find out), the bow of the Yelcho (the ship that rescued Shackleton's men from Elephant Island), an ATM and the very charming Yacht's club house, on a boat that is grounded in the Yacht harbour. A lovely place to spend some time and I am sure it has seen some parties over the years!
We went on a "beaurocratic sightseeing tour". Something that may be a rather strange approach for a tourist visit and it is by no means more interesting than it sounds. But we had to enter Chile officially with the boat and all souls and that requires paperwork at a number of addresses in town. Not the biggest place in the world, so that was alright.
And Puerto Williams is surrounded by dense, dark patagonian mountain rain forests. I am wondering if they have got Ents there? I'm tempted to believe that there must be some there! ?


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Port of Antwerp partners Nigeria Shippers' Council on training, consultancy
reporters April 22, 2021 3 min read
The management of the Port of Antwerp on Thursday offered training and consultancy opportunity on port efficiency to the Nigerian Shippers' Council (NSC).
From left: Mr Seyi Kosoko, Director Human Resources, NSC; Paulette Van Trier, ES Nigerian/Belgium Chamber of Commerce; Hassan Bello, ES, NSC; Philippe Droesbeke, Mgr Port Project, Port of Antwerp; Ifeoma Ezedimma, Director,
Regula Philippe Droesbeke, Manager, Port Projects, Port of Antwerp International, made this offer during a courtesy visit to the council in Lagos, noting that the opportunity would ensure Nigerian ports were modernised.
The Port of Antwerp is the port of the City of Antwerp, located in Flanders (Belgium), mainly in the province of Antwerp but also partially in the province of East Flanders.
It is a seaport in the heart of Europe accessible to capesize ships, reputed as Europe's second-largest seaport after Rotterdam.
Droesbeke said the port's management was offering its experience and partnership to Nigerian institutions, organisations and companies in the maritime sector.
"We have a long lasting history in the Port of Antwerp and we are here to offer our experience and partnership with Nigerian institutions, organisations and companies in the maritime sector.
"We have a very good reference for cold chain, especially with perishables that will be offered for export," he said.
He noted that multimodality was an approach Nigeria should adopt as solution to congestion at Nigerian ports, urging the country to shift from the road to other modalities such as barges.
Droesbeke said The Port of Antwerp had the capacity of 140 million tonnes of cargo in a year due to its multimodal approach.
He explained that trains had 50 per cent, barges 40 per cent and trucks 10 per cent.
He urged the country to invest in its port, adding that with the steady growth in cargo flow, there was need to acquire the right equipment to achieve efficiency.
Responding, Mr Hassan Bello, Executive Secretary, NSC, pointed out that the council was always interested in interconnectivity and having the countriy's dry ports meet international expectations.
"We need to know how the dry port will look like in Nigeria economy, especially for our exports, as we want to make them export centres and the infrastructure that is necessary to make them full port.
"If they are port of destination or origin, they have to be well equipped with rail. We have one operating in Kaduna but the rail capacity is not anything to be proud of.
"There are others things that must be incorporated like consolidation centres, stripping of containers, warehousing, companies that processes and add value to agricultural products and also packaging companies.
"These and so many other things are areas in which we may have interest and we will study the course and discuss on the concept that needs to be adopted," Bello said.
He added that Nigeria wanted a modern port, and so needed to start right from the beginning to have the indices that would ensure the country would not face the same challenges with previous ports.
Also speaking during the courtesy visit, the Executive Secretary, Nigerian-Belgian Chamber of Commerce in Lagos, Paulette Van Trier, expressed delight at the meeting, saying that the chamber had been working assiduously to improve trade between both countries.
"We are trying to ensure produce to the ports is timely so that the goods can get to the international market and spread all around the world.
"We hope that we can work together, have a positive partnership, and improve exports from Nigeria, thanks to Shippers' Council.
"As a chamber, we are not asking for money. We just want farmers and other exporters to know how the process is done globally.
"We are providing Nigerians with examples via teachings and trainings to make people aware of global best standards and practices," Van Trier said.
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Join Us for Magic at Samhaintide!
Bay Area ritual planners invite you to join us as the Wheel of the Year turns toward Samhain for an intense weekend of magic, ritual, and adventure between the worlds.
Reclaiming is an inclusive tradition, and we welcome all sorts of people. You do not need prior magical classes or Reclaiming training. We ask that all participants agree to work within Reclaiming's Principles of Unity.
Reclaiming events are drug- and alcohol-free except for prescription medications. Please let us know if you will be taking medications at camp, and bring along backups.
There will be a designated smoking area.
We aim to create a safe space for campers of all ages and for people in recovery. If any medical concerns would benefit from our support, please let us know on the registration form or prior to camp. Thank you.
The Mendocino Woodlands are a state park operated by a local nonprofit. Mysteries of Samhain will be held at Camp Three, the small campsite where Redwood Magic is also held, about one-quarter mile from Camp Two, the site of California Witchcamp and Witchlets in the Woods.
The camp is nestled in a mature forest of redwoods and Douglas firs, creating a beautiful, peaceful setting. A small creek runs alongside the camp.
October is an especially beautiful time to be in the redwoods. The site is located just far enough inland from the town of Mendocino to avoid coastal fog. Temperatures are mild to cool, with little chance of rain.
The camp has rustic dirt paths and may be difficult terrain for some. People have gotten around past camps with walking sticks, crutches, and motorized chairs. We will do our best to support your needs.
Please notify us by Fall Equinox if you have special needs, so we can discuss them with you. We will do our best to accommodate you. We also ask that you be the initiator and take responsibility for yourself and getting the support you need.
The site features 4-person A-frame tent cabins. Cabins have simple cots and foam mattresses. Bring your own sleep gear. No electricity in cabins. Camping in your own tent is also an option (at same cost – Woodlands charge us per person).
Rather than having a separate kitchen staff, we'll all have a chance to help prepare meals as part of our community magic. More info forthcoming after your registration.
Camp fee includes meals from dinner Friday to breakfast on Monday. All meals will include vegan and gluten-free offerings.
If your needs are highly individual, you might want to consider bringing some of your own food. Contact us with any questions.
Costs are as low as possible (and even lower with early bird discount; register by Beltane!) and include all costs except transportation and optional silent auction. Visit our Registration page for details.
A team of Bay Area teachers and organizers will anchor logistics, with help from campers. We will cover publicity, site logistics, kitchen and meals, finances, and basic health and safety.
As for the magic, we will co-create this camp! This is a time for deep magic as the Wheel turns toward the dark of the year —- and a time for community and relaxation in the forest!
Each of us can make offerings during the course of camp. We'll share ideas on our yahoogroup and Facebook as camp draws closer.
Let's start dreaming now of what we want our camp to be. Your idea might resonate with others and take wings!


Elections in June 2016 saw President Rodrigo Duterte assume his six-year term as the 16th president of the Republic of the Philippines. President Duterte won the May 2016 elections by a wide margin to become the first president from Mindanao, the country's southernmost and second-largest island, ushering in a period of widespread change through the executive and legislative branches of government for the 106.5m-strong country. The administration of former President Benigno Aquino III had implemented changes that saw the Philippines become the fastest-growing economy in Asia as of the end of 2016, eclipsing even China. Sovereign credit rating upgrades, a continuous campaign to promote transparency and robust economic performance elevated the Philippines to a diplomatic, political and economic stature it had not enjoyed for decades. This chapter contains interviews with President Rodrigo Roa Duterte; and Jin Liqun, President, Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank.


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Michelle Obama's Remarks On Fashion Mirrors The Struggles Of All Black Women
After keeping a relatively low profile since exiting the White House in early 2017, Michelle Obama is back in the public eye — at full force. Her new memoir, Becoming — which has been a major news event since it hit stores on Nov. 13 — is shaping into one of 2018's biggest blockbusters. It has become the fastest-selling book this year at Barnes & Noble, and sold more than 725,000 copies on its first day and over 1.4 million copies by the end of the week. The former FLOTUS has also embarked on a 12-city tour, which started the same day the book was released.
The reaction to Obama's tour has been astoundingly positive, even outside of the U.S., proving that the world's fascination with her has not waned in the slightest. And with big-name moderators (and friends within the Obama circle) leading each discussion during the tour — from Oprah Winfrey and Sarah Jessica Parker, to celebrated Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie — the accomplished lawyer has no doubt reached mega-star status, quickly selling out full arenas, with people shelling out thousands for tickets.
Now that she's moved on from her time as the first lady of the United States, Obama gets very real with readers throughout her coming-of-age tale, sharing extremely relatable (and largely undiscussed) experiences, like couples therapy and fertility struggles. She also opens up about her experiences with fashion, exposing the unglamorous truth of what it means, and takes, to be a high-profile female public servant and an automatic fashion icon — all while being a black woman.
"It seemed that my clothes mattered more to people than anything I had to say," she wrote about the media's fascination and constant policing of her style. During Obama's eight years in the White House, everything from wearing sleeveless dresses that exposed her toned arms to the now infamous gray shorts have caused a fuss. "This stuff got me down, but I tried to reframe it as an opportunity to learn, to use what power I could find inside a situation I'd never have chosen for myself," she continued on.
Navigating the touchy sartorial scene while serving meant Obama had to hire a professional stylist, endure hour-long fitting sessions, research everything she wore, and invest money into each of her carefully calculated pieces. Including preparing for multiple potential scenarios on trips, like an unexpected funeral, she explained in the book.
The pressure that fashion plays on a first lady definitely isn't a foreign concept. It seems that current FLOTUS Melania Trump is almost constantly in hot water for her clothing choices, sometimes for good reason, (i.e. the controversy surrounding the pith helmet she wore in Kenya) and each one of Obama's predecessors have also been put center stage. But as America's first black woman in the high-profile position, Obama's experience was far from typical — and came with much greater feelings of scrutiny, she revealed.
"I was humbled and excited to be first lady, but not for one second did I think I'd be sliding into some glamorous, easy role. Nobody who has the words 'first' and 'black' attached to them ever would," she wrote. "As a black woman, too, I knew I'd be criticized if I was perceived as being showy and high end, and I'd be criticized also if I was too casual."
Obama goes on to detail that this incredibly zoomed-in lens led her to depend heavily on her stylist Meredith Koop to help her nail every single ensemble. As well as her makeup artist Carl Ray, and longtime "hard-laughing hurricane of a hairdresser," Johnny Wright.
"We have to think about so many aspects when it comes to our style and hair in a professional setting," comments Nicole Howard, a Maryland-based entrepreneur and founder of career empowerment website SisStayReady.com, who attended the Washington, D.C. stop of the book tour.
Howard tells Bustle that she believes women of color in particular walk an extremely thin tightrope when deciding on a workplace grooming strategy. Especially due to the fact that, still to this day, that natural hair can be deemed as inappropriate in certain work environments.
When facing the public, Wright always made sure that Obama never had one hair out of place, altering between the silkiest presses, bounciest blowouts, and the softest, loose curls. Which is why the internet was set abuzz when she shared something new with the world on the December/January 2018 cover of Essence magazine — her glorious, natural coils.
Up until that moment, the former first lady had maintained straightened hairstyles on countless other covers. During her time in the White House, Obama never revealed why she opted to wear straight styles. Her signature blowouts could have very well been a personal preference, or, as many professional women of color have faced, a result of the all too common pressures to conform to European standards of beauty, where straighter hair maintains a higher prestige.
"Would Michelle Obama have been perceived differently if she wore an Afro, braids, or even her natural curl pattern? Can all audiences relate to those cultural styles?" Howard asks. "Obama understood the importance of being able to be relatable."
But Chanele McFarlane, founder and editor-in-chief of career and lifestyle platform Do Well Dress Well, can personally relate to the struggles of the former first lady.
McFarlane recalls one incident, from when she worked in the public relations field, where she dealt with blatant hair discrimination for wearing single braids to work instead of her signature straight pixie cut. "No one could pay attention to anything I had to say without first having a discussion about my braids," she remembers. "I was told that my hair looked more 'professional' and 'neat' without them." A week later, McFarlane found herself unravelling her plaits, explaining that the emotional stress they ended up carrying along with them was simply not worth it.
McFarlane also shares that she's been a long-time fan of the former FLOTUS' style approach since Obama's first day in the White House. She even names some of her wardrobe staples, like her sleeveless sheath dresses, her "Michelle Obama" pieces.
"When choosing an outfit for a speaking engagement, I honestly ask myself, 'What would Michelle Obama wear?'" McFarlane confesses. "She has truly set the standard for how black women can put themselves together. It's classy, yet attainable for anyone — and she's not afraid of color."
Brittany Andrew-Amofah, a Toronto-based senior policy and research analyst and political commentator, is another woman of color who has been inspired by Obama's style as well — specifically while she was in the White House. "As a black woman in politics, because there are so few of us," she explains. "And because of how systemic racism operates there's a tendency to watch us very closely, to analyze our every move, and to quickly scrutinize the things we say or how we look. She set a new precedent for how black women's leadership should be seen and interpreted."
But this isn't the first time the creator of "Let's Move" has been candid about her experiences with race — even outside of her appearance. During Obama's 2015 commencement speech at the historically black Tuskegee University in Alabama, the then first lady named a number of racialized gender jabs she received on her path toward the White House, as well as during her tenure there. She recounts phrases and accusations of being called "loud," "angry," and "emasculating," as well as being referred to as Barack Obama's "baby mama."
The countless pokes Obama has faced when it came to her femininity, personality, and physique — not to mention the blatantly racist caricatures that have surfaced for laughs over the years — mirror the stinging reality many women of color face when it comes to our appearance, especially when you're a black woman of stature.
Just look to Valerie Jarrett, a former senior advisor to President Obama, who was at the center of actress Roseanne Barr's racist tweets earlier this year, where Barr referred to her as an "ape." Or California Congresswoman Maxine Waters, who was insulted by former Fox News host Bill O'Reilly over her hair being described as a "James Brown wig" by the disgraced anchor back in 2017. And we can't ignore Serena Williams: The 23-time Grand Slam champion has been blasted numerous times about her style, hair, physique, and demeanor.
For eons, black women have had to face a valley of negative stereotypes when it has come to our bodies, our clothing, and our hair — rooted deep in a history of racism and beauty ideals born from the slave era. What's more, many times, we find ourselves being the only black woman in various social and professional settings, where we become hypervisible — much like Obama was on the public stage. In these scenarios, our amazing uniqueness, from skin tone to hair texture and body shape, makes it nearly impossible to truly blend in with what's been deemed the standard by white society. This ultimately leads women of color to become easy subjects of the harshest, most unforgiving judgments, and the fear of not being taken seriously.
Similar to Obama, Andrew-Amofah has also found herself, many times, being the one woman of color with a seat at the table. "I've done a lot of firsts, and it's a heavy but incredible burden to carry," she states. "Michelle deserves tremendous credit for redefining what it means to be both classy and stylish in a way that still commanded the respect she needed in order to do her job."
Becoming hands down deserves the worldwide celebration it's been receiving. Michelle Obama's sheer presence as the former first lady and now reminds us just how much we have progressed. Yet her deeply personal remarks on the issues she's faced also helps to address, in a very public way, the ugly truths that our society is still very much a work-in-progress when it comes to the black experience and respecting black women. But at the very least, Obama's remarks has amplified the conversation to a global scale.
"I don't believe anyone has talked as candidly about this before as Michelle Obama," says McFarlane. "It once again highlights the intensity of emotional work required for black women to move through the world, and I am so glad she's made this clear."
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The First Responders of Coronavirus-Related Cybercrime
On April 4th, INTERPOL delivered a rare warning to hospitals around the world to be on high alert for imminent cyber-attacks. While hospitals struggle to keep pace with a global pandemic, the number of ransomware attacks targeting organizations critical to virus response has also increased.
Justin Fier
On April 4th, INTERPOL delivered a rare warning to hospitals around the world to be on high alert for imminent cyber-attacks. While hospitals struggle to keep pace with a global pandemic, the number of ransomware attacks targeting organizations critical to virus response has also increased. And while some prominent cyber-criminal groups promised not to attack healthcare organizations during the COVID-19 crisis, these promises have clearly been superseded for many cyber-criminal groups by the desire, and opportunity, for profit.
"Pay Up!" Why Threat-Actors Target Hospitals
Adversaries have a long history of targeting medical institutions with ransomware and other destructive cyber-attacks. The Institute for Critical Infrastructure Technology cited ransomware as "the primary threat" to healthcare organizations in 2016, which has proved to be true in the years that have followed. Without factoring in the effects of COVID-19, ransomware attacks against healthcare providers increased 350% during the last quarter of 2019, with the rapid pace of attacks already continuing throughout 2020 according to a report from Corvus.
When it comes to ransomware, cyber-criminals know that healthcare is more likely than other industries to pay the ransom, because hospitals simply cannot afford the time it would take to formulate a "rebuild and recover" plan. Faced with not just revenue loss, but the potential loss of human life, it's not surprising that nearly a quarter of ransomware attacks against hospitals resulted in some form of payment. By locking up imperative files, making a hospital unable to admit patients, or finding a way to damage or control medical devices – such as CT scanners and infusion pumps – a successful attack can have a devastating impact on a hospital's ability to care for patients.
During a pandemic, these concerns are amplified. Hospitals' resources are stretched thin, while their services have never been more urgently needed. Whether simply looking to profit, or harboring more malicious intentions, criminal organizations and nation-states that target these organizations during the COVID-19 crisis are almost certainly adding to the already-grim death toll by locking up essential resources.
A Stressed Supply-Chain
Hospitals do not operate in a vacuum. Food production, logistics and transport, and manufacturing are just a few of the industries that, should they suffer a cyber-attack, could have an inverse and detrimental effect on the medical industry and hospitals' ability to effectively care for patients.
I recently spoke with the security team at a leading US food manufacturer who said they are busier than ever, with every employee operating at maximum capacity. The global supply chain is under increased pressure to keep pace with demand, even as workflows change and new challenges arise. A cyber-attack against the manufacturing floor of a food production facility or a medical device company could cause devastating production delays and shortages, at a time when production needs have never been more urgent
Just last month, Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), the world's second largest container shipping line, experienced an ongoing network outage. While not confirmed that this outage was due to a cyber-attack, MSC tweeted "We cannot rule out entirely the possibility of a malware." I can't help but think of the NotPetya ransomware attack, which successfully caused disruption down the supply chain by locked up shipping and logistics companies, causing chaos even without a global pandemic placing increased strain on supply chains.
As businesses and supply chains around the world experience accelerated digital transformations due to the move to remote work, they are especially vulnerable both to cyber-attacks and human mistakes. Whether this outage at MSC was caused by an adversary or error, it is a reminder that the supply chain is vulnerable and that IT vulnerabilities impact OT and physical world business operations.
Cyber First Responders
I am married to a former ER nurse and have the utmost respect and gratitude for all of the first responders putting their lives and families on the line to assist others during these times. We must also remember that there are other first responders, who might not wear stethoscopes or N95 masks, but are helping to keep medical institutions running. This includes, but is certainly not limited to, the already short-staffed security and IT teams. These teams are now scrambling to get telehealth running and configure remote work infrastructure, while simultaneously defending against crippling cyber-attacks.
What can the security industry do to support cyber first responders during these challenging times? Numerous security companies are offering up free resources. However, beyond simply offering free resources, security teams are turning to automated solutions that can do some of the heavy lifting for them.
CISA has recently designated many cyber security positions 'essential roles', and our understanding of essential businesses and essential employees will continue to change as the pandemic evolves. What has already become clear is that advanced technology like AI will play an essential role in ensuring businesses, hospitals, and supply chains can operate effectively – unaffected by disruption or cyber-attack.
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The students were well engaged throughout the lecture and constantly encouraged to participate. The new ideas you presented about a plant-based diet while challenging the 5-a-day model as the accepted optimum diet was thought-provoking and sparked debate and discussion among the students. The use of various scientific studies to support your ideas and references to other professionals who shared your ideas shows that you were a knowledgeable source of information on the matter. Your passion for the topic was evident and it was useful to hear about your personal experiences to illustrate that your suggestions are practical. The feedback we collected showed that the lecture was well received and enjoyed by all attendees.
Thank you for giving H.A.P.P.Y. Scheme's inaugural lecture and setting a high benchmark for our future events.
Simran Mahtani (Treasurer), c/o Rachael Fleming (Chairperson).
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The Grenfell community learned today of the passing of Memorial University honorary graduate and longtime Grenfell College supporter Justice P. Lloyd Soper.
Dr. Soper, who passed away in St. John's Friday morning, was a familiar face on the Corner Brook campus. He frequently attended events such as scholarship receptions and was genuinely interested in the lives of Grenfell's students, faculty and staff.
"We've kept in touch with Dr. Soper since his move to St. John's, and he has never failed to respond to our communications," said Dr. Holly Pike, acting principal, Grenfell College. "His financial contributions to Grenfell and Memorial over the years have been very generous, but even more important to us were his genuine interest in everything that was going on at Grenfell and his pleasure in and support for our achievements and development. We will miss Dr. Soper very much and feel the deepest sympathy for his family."
Dr. Soper graduated from the former Memorial College (Parade Street campus) in 1940. He was named Alumnus of the Year in 1995. His most public contribution to Sir Wilfred Grenfell College was the establishment of the Honorable P. Lloyd and Elizabeth Soper Scholarship in 1994. The scholarship is awarded annually to a student who has completed his or her first year of studies and is continuing as a full-time student at the Corner Brook campus for the second year. Dr. Soper rarely missed an opportunity to attend Grenfell's scholarship receptions, and was always eager to meet the students whom he supported through the scholarship.
In addition, Dr. Soper often made donations to other activities on campus, such as the college's outreach publication Grenfell Connects and the On-campus Student Foodbank.
Memorial University's flags will be lowered on Monday, March, 9, to mark the passing of Dr. Soper. The funeral service will take place at Gower St. United Church in St. John's on Monday, March, 9. Visitation will take place at Barrett's Funeral Home in St. John's on Saturday, March, 7, from 7-9 p.m. and Sunday, March, 8, from 2-4 p.m.
For more information, please contact Pamela Gill, communications co-ordinator, Sir Wilfred Grenfell College , Memorial University of Newfoundland, at (709) 637-6200 ext. 6134 or pgill@swgc.mun.ca.


The ZX Spectrum is doing well this month as after previously announcing that a new version of Alley Cat de/remake for the ZX Spectrum was made available. Along comes Booty The Remake to further whet our appetite. Now unlike the previous game which didn't get a ZX Spectrum release, this one did as it was released in 1984 for the Amstrad, Commodore and yes even the Spectrum. What does make it all fresh though is the fact that this is a remake of the original game with some rather nice improvements indeed.


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Q: Working of routing functions (reactive-webflux) with spring cloud contract I am building a spring webflux project in which I have implemented Routing function as controllers  with spring customer driven contract.
I am facing issue while the tests cases are getting executed and I haven't found any solution regarding this online anywhere.
My requirement is to execute the generated tests and loading the application context for n no. of tests.Below is the sample code:
==========Base class===========

@RunWith(SpringRunner.class)
@SpringBootTest(webEnvironment=WebEnvironment.RANDOM_PORT)
public class GetBase extends SampleParentBase{

    protected MockMvc mvc ;

      @MockBean
      private PersonService service;

      @MockBean
      private ServerRequest request;

      @Before
      public void setup() throws Exception {
          mvc = MockMvcBuilders
                    .webAppContextSetup(context).build();

}

}

============groovy file==================

Contract.make {
    description "."
    request {
        method GET()
        urlPath('/person/1')
        headers {
            contentType(applicationJson())
            header('''Accept''', applicationJson())
                }
            }
            response {
                headers {
                    contentType(applicationJson())
                }
                status 200
                bodyMatchers {

                    jsonPath('$.name', byType())
                    jsonPath('$.age', byType())
                    jsonPath('$.pId', byType())

                }
                body ('''{

                    "name":"string",
                    "age":20,
                    "pId":"string"
}''')
            }
        }

=======================Router Configuration====================

@Configuration
public class RoutesConfiguration {

    @Autowired
    PersonRespository personRespository;

    @Bean
    RouterFunction<?> routes() {

        return nest(path("/person"),

          route(RequestPredicates.GET("/{id}"),
            request -> ok().body(personRespository.findById(request.pathVariable("id")), Person.class))
            .andRoute(method(HttpMethod.GET),
                  request -> ok().body(personRespository.findAll(), Person.class))

        );
    }
}

A: We've updated the snapshot documentation to contain information on how to work with Web Flux. You can check it out here https://cloud.spring.io/spring-cloud-contract/2.0.x/single/spring-cloud-contract.html#_working_with_web_flux and here you have a sample with Web Flux https://github.com/spring-cloud-samples/spring-cloud-contract-samples/tree/master/producer_webflux . Let me copy the part of the documentation for your convenience

Spring Cloud Contract requires the usage of EXPLICIT mode in your generated tests to work with Web Flux.
Maven.

<plugin>
    <groupId>org.springframework.cloud</groupId>
    <artifactId>spring-cloud-contract-maven-plugin</artifactId>
    <version>${spring-cloud-contract.version}</version>
    <extensions>true</extensions>
    <configuration>
        <testMode>EXPLICIT</testMode>
    </configuration>
</plugin>

Gradle.

contracts {
        testMode = 'EXPLICIT'
}

The following example shows how to set up a base class and Rest Assured for Web Flux:

@RunWith(SpringRunner.class)
@SpringBootTest(classes = BeerRestBase.Config.class,
        webEnvironment = SpringBootTest.WebEnvironment.RANDOM_PORT,
        properties = "server.port=0")
public abstract class BeerRestBase {

    // your tests go here

    // in this config class you define all controllers and mocked services
@Configuration
@EnableAutoConfiguration
static class Config {

    @Bean
    PersonCheckingService personCheckingService()  {
        return personToCheck -> personToCheck.age >= 20;
    }

    @Bean
    ProducerController producerController() {
        return new ProducerController(personCheckingService());
    }
}

}

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Alex Feerst leads the Legal and Trust and Safety teams at Medium. Before joining Medium, he practiced at Durie Tangri and before that at Orrick (and, before that, at Stanford CIS as a Residential Fellow). His copyright cases include representing used bookseller Supap Kirtsaeng and streaming app Aereo. Before law school, he taught American literature and literary theory at Macalester College.
Alex holds BA and JD degrees from Columbia and a PhD in English from Duke. He serves on the board of the San Francisco Intellectual Property Law Association and the American Bar Association Intellectual Property Law Section's Committee on Continuing Legal Education, and is a mentor at hardware accelerator Highway1.
Law & Order: Sheet Music Task Force
By Alex Feerst on July 20, 2010 at 10:54 am
A few weeks ago, composer Jason Robert Brown blogged about his campaign against online sheet music traders, including an interesting email exchange between him and an aspiring teenage performer who was trading his music through a popular website. Last week, he published an editorial in the NY Times on the same topic. Read more about Law & Order: Sheet Music Task Force
ACTA Communique: "ACTA is the predictably deficient product of a deeply flawed process"
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Representatives from the US, the EU, Japan, South Korea, Canada, Mexico, Australia, and New Zealand will convene this Monday in Lucerne for the Ninth round of ACTA negotiations. President Obama has expressed his commitment to "conclude these negotiations soon." Read more about ACTA Communique: "ACTA is the predictably deficient product of a deeply flawed process"


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For those of you who do not know who he is he is probably the world's top environmental artist. You can check out his website at Wyland.com.
The interview was great. Funny, I almost immediately liked the guy when we got on the phone. He just sounded relaxed, was courteous (referred to me by name many times) and, at times, very funny – kinda like speaking to my brother.
We covered a TON of stuff on the interview – however the thrust was mostly marketing. I mean, Wyland has a friggin empire! Just go to his site and you can see all the projects, relationships, causes and more he is involved with.
And that one thing concerns your brand. He talked a lot about creating a personal brand. Now those of us in marketing have most likely been exposed to that philosophy before. There was even a book out recently called The Brand Called You (which is excellent, by the way, and highly recommended) which goes into detail on this.
What does that mean – create a personal brand? Well, it really means to use all channels available to you to extend your brand – meaning your artistic niche, your lifestyle, your interests – they are ultimately all extensions of you and your personality.
And, don't, for a minute, think that you are stuck with your current "personality" – Like people will say, "I'm too shy" or "I'm not that good at speaking" or "My interests are not as flashy as Wyland's" etc. etc. well that's just dog poop.
The real secret is you can create your own personality or brand whenever you like. It's all a creation anyway. It's not something stuck in you or your DNA. You created your own personality now that is moving and interacting with the world.
If you don't like your current one then CREATE a new powerful personal brand that supports your new goals and vision. CREATE the person you want to be – much like Tom Hanks or Jack Nicholson or Glenn Close does every time they create a new character on the big screen.
Another excellent book (I'm a pretty big reader so I like to share these "finds") that goes into quite a bit of detail on creating a powerful personal brand when formulating your own business is by expert marketer, Allen Bechtold, called – Will Work for Fun: Three Simple Steps for Turning Any Hobby or Interest Into Cash.
The book gives you some simple exercises to recreate your own "character" in some simple and fun ways. It really opened my eyes to the fun and creativity of how you can differentiate your business from others.
I really think this is important stuff and deserves your attention. I would start with the books above and then stay tuned for future resources that I will be sharing!
I have been reading a number of technical reports which give some amazing information on the tools, materials and process of select Van Gogh paintings.
To give you reference to which Van Gogh painting I am referencing – it's is "A Cornfield, with Cypresses" (see picture above) one of three related versions of this composition, completed in the summer of 1889 not long after he entered the the asylum of Saint Paul de Mausole in Saint Remy de Provence.
A lot of things caught my eye when reading this detailed report (about the 3 versions of the painting pictured) which covers, Cleaning and Restoration, The Materials of Van Gogh's "A Cornfield, with Cypresses" (including exact pigments used, what support, ground, the likely process he used and more) and The Medium.
I could go on and on (and probably will in future posts) but as I was researching the what ground because as I looked at the close-up of the picture via the National Gallery in London website I noticed, what appeared to be raw linen. The warm linen color looked beautiful behind the cool greens/blues in the swirling sky.
Come to find out the "pre-made" canvases that Van Gogh often used would come with a very light white lead ground when they were purchased.
It appears, some manufacturers in the 19th century put on just such a 'wash' to stiffen the canvas a little, over a layer of (glue) size, the intention being for the artist to apply their own proper thick ground on top.
So, what is fascinating to me is that Van Gogh didn't even do this. Of course, a glue size is actually enough to oil paint on but it's not ideal.
I find, many times, even myself fussing over the stretcher (typically I build these myself) but since reading this technical report I have realized that it's about doing the work.
If a pre-made stretcher, bought off the rack, is good enough for Van Gogh (and has held up quite well over time) it's probably good enough for me.
The big lesson being: just getting into action. I always had a strange phobia about buying "pre-made" artist canvas from Utrecht, Pearl Paint and all the other art manufactures (and even some of the craft chains) I thought they "appeared" cheap.
Well, since reading this report I have decided to use them and spend much less time building (and worrying about the perfection of artist materials) and spending more time creating and painting.
Just watched the beautiful "David Hockney, A Bigger Picture" DVD documentary about his journey as he returns to paint his native Yorkshire.
It 's a beautiful journey from his main residence in Los Angeles, CA to the landscape he loved as a boy and whom he actually worked in those very East Yorkshire fields when he was a school boy.
A friend actually said to him, "You were very happy working in the fields in Yorkshire" Hockney said, "I was actually". You could tell it was a very touching memory for him.
The film makes clear it wasn't like he never returned to his native England as he mentioned he would go approximately 4 times per year and even more when his Mother was dying (she lived to a robust 99 year old) but he was just compelled somehow to return and stay.
What I love most about it is the beautiful closeups of Hockney actually painting, on site, in plein air. It's just scrumptious to watch that beautiful oil paint being applied to the canvases, the oil color being moved and blended together with such artistry.
He actually started the "Yorkshire Paintings" by first doing watercolours. He mentioned he did them in his car. They are pretty amazing and it's cool that many of them are highlighted on the DVD.
He is still such a wonderful, charming character (now approaching 70) with that snappy Brit humor. He gives such honest and revealing insight on his painting process on the landscape on how he "sees" the world.
You get the feeling he somehow needed to get these paintings done. It's such an incredible burst of creativity that he immersed himself in and it's such privilege to be a voyeaur on watching this all via film. You see him laughing, his assistant getting him sandwiches, the wind knocking over his canvases. It's just plain fun to watch.
He reminds me a lot of Van Gogh and his painting process with these paintings. He works very fast, often completing canvases in an hour or 2 (depending, of course, on the size) It's, again, like he is racing with time to complete these. I clearly got that sense when watching.
The apex of the film is a 50 canvas work called, "Bigger Trees near Warter (2007)", is a monumental-scale view of a coppice in Hockney's native Yorkshire, between Bridlington and York. It's the largest painting Hockney has ever completed and has since donated it to the Tate Museum.
It's interesting that they interview artist Damien Hirst (famous for his "Dot" paintings) as he is looking through some of Hockney's catalogues and mentions "there's a sadness about these paintings" which I thought was very insightful and I got it almost the minute after he said that.
All in all, this was great to watch. We get a very intimate portrait of this great artist and to get to see his creative painting process is really a treat for the mind, heart and eye.
Here's how we can use measurement via business metrics to get the results we are looking for. Measurement, tracking, numbers – even music and poetry, have a type of mathematical beauty.


After years of record sales and huge profits, legacy car manufacturers are preparing for lighter future. The American Big Three has killed most of their sedans to concentrate on trucks and SUVs. GM is the sculpting plant and the dismissal of workers and has withdrawn from Europe and Russia. Ford has also announced a significant restructuring of its European operations.
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At the same time, Tesla CEO Elon Musk attended a groundbreaking ceremony for a new Gigafactory in Shanghai, hoping to produce cars within the year. California also brings Model 3 to Europe and pushes full speed on new projects, from Model Y to Tesla Semi to a jet-floating flying roadster.
As Detroit's car manufacturer contract into their comfort zone, what does Tesla do? Takes even more risk (slightly tempered, however, with recent job cuts). Matthew DeBord, who writes in Business Insider, noted the frightening contrast between Musk's China plans and Big Auto's ongoing tightening messages. However, he believes that both sets of players simply do what comes naturally to them.
"Before 2009, large car companies will count on short recessions and robust recoveries that reliably run on difficult strategic decisions", but they no longer have the luxury of writing DeBord. "The arguments in favor of these [downsizing] movements are not complicated: when times are good and the profits roll in as they have been for years, they make hard calls. Then you shut down the shutters when the bad weather sets in, always do in the very cyclical car industry. "
Above: Some automakers move away from sedans to trucks and SUVs (Flickr: Tino Rossini)  There are alarming developments in the industry. The largest, says DeBord, is an economic downturn in China, which is now the world's largest market. Automakers also keep a cautious eye on demographic trends that can lower demand for cars and the massive investments they will soon make on electrification.
Not only the big three but also Japanese, German and South Korean automakers are all "wise at risk", while Tesla does exactly what to do: "Gobbling up risk, front-running it while the rest of the industry is happy to sit on the sidelines. "
Tesla is assuming significant risk by building a new factory when the rest of the industry closes them, but the Shanghai Gigafactory can signal an important turning point for the business. "Although Tesla does some great vehicles, it's real product risk," DeBord writes. The legendary automotive industry avoids risks whenever possible, and therefore Tesla has an incredible market coverage than GM. "For investors, the risk is equal to payout, and this applies to long and short sellers." . gains instead of committing a new factory, "Tesla unfortunately cannot afford to wait a downturn and postpone its expansion. If and when the China market begins to grow robustly again, Tesla will be well established in the country."
Moreover concludes DeBord, "where would Tesla be without risk? You must be true to your principles – and the risk is what has been done, Tesla, the first successful new car company to come for decades."
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Seattle businesses like 2011 prospects
A survey done with the Greater Seattle Chamber of Commerce finds that far more companies here expect to add jobs than make cuts, and most of the new opportunities will be with mid-sized companies.
Stephen H. Dunphy
The Greater Seattle Chamber of Commerce surveyed 1,200 businesses about economic opportunities and prospects.
The regional business community is a bit more optimistic about the economy in 2011 than many may have thought. That's the big take away from the Greater Seattle Chamber of Commerce's first survey of businesses in King County, released Tuesday.
Mike Parks, editor emeritus of Marple's Northwest Business Letter and one of the morning's panelists, said the optimism was the thing that struck him most about the report. But he also added the state has more to be optimistic about than other areas on the West Coast. Washington state lost about 6 percent of its jobs from peak to trough in the recent recession, according to Parks. Idaho and Oregon lost 8.2 percent of jobs and California 9 percent.
Overall, the survey of nearly 1,200 businesses in Seattle-King County showed 41 percent of respondents said they expected to add employees in 2011 with only 7.7 percent expecting to decrease employees. Most of the new jobs are coming from mid-sized companies with from six to 100 employees. "This was the sweet spot," said Alison Peters, who wrote and developed the survey with the Chamber.
However, the good news was tempered by concerns that new regulations and taxes to fill growing government budget deficits could threaten the fragile economic recovery underway. And there were continuing concerns that the education system, especially higher education, is not meeting the needs of business here.
"The survey confirms what we've been seeing anecdotally — we are beginning to emerge from the economic doldrums, but we are not out of the woods yet," Maud Daudon, Greater Seattle Chamber of Commerce chair, and Seattle-Northwest Securities Corporation president and CEO, said in a statement.
This State of the Union report is the first comprehensive snapshot of local economic activity based on surveying 1,200 businesses on what they see as the challenges in the economy, opportunities for growth and what steps they are taking to prosper.
Key findings from the survey include:
A majority of businesses, 56 percent, say they expect their company to do better in the next year and only 7 percent think they will be worse off.
Next year, 41 percent of businesses expect to hire, with the majority of the new jobs coming from mid-size companies. Large and small companies reported limited hiring prospects. (Some small companies said they did not want to expand — they did best by remaining small.)
The top performing job sectors that hired, added new products or increased contracts in 2009: information technology/gaming, international trade, professional services, and life sciences.
The industry sectors most optimistic about their business prospects are human services, international trade, food/beverage/retail, and IT/gaming; the least optimistic sectors are government, real estate/construction, energy/environment, and aerospace/manufacturing.
Our region's high quality of life and environment is the top benefit of doing business in King County.
Survey results also show the region is really no better off than other areas when it comes to education and jobs. The survey showed a definite mismatch between degrees offered and the kinds of degreed workers companies here are demanding.
"A strong education system is key to growing jobs and emerging from the recession, but education has recently taken some of the largest cuts," said Daudon. "This survey provides clear evidence that cutting education funding makes economic recovery an even steeper hill to climb for those looking for work and businesses trying to grow; in fact this is an area where we need to make sure we are investing."
Another key finding was the importance of mobility. Companies said getting around the region was an important part of doing business. One company owner said that he was concerned that its competitors have moved to the suburbs and are attracting workers away from its business.
King County Executive Dow Constantine, the keynote speaker, said the survey also showed the importance of the region. While Seattle businesses were heavily represented in the survey, more than a third were from King County.
"It is important to see ourselves as one large region, the Puget Sound economic region," Constantine said. "We stand and fall together."
The survey is made possible through a cooperative effort between the Greater Seattle Chamber of Commerce and dozens of local business organizations.
Stephen H. Dunphy writes on business and economic issues for Crosscut. He was a business editor and columnist for a number of years at The Seattle Times.


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Leveling Up Classic Stories Through the Magic of Gameplay: Meet … – Disney.com
The Disney Games team is made up of creative thinkers who partner with developers across the globe to help empower and build the next generation of Disney and Pixar games and experiences.
Part of the team working with these developers to create games infused with Disney magic is Erin, a manager of Game Design and Narrative for Walt Disney Games.
"I support our very talented team of game designers and writers," said Erin. "The Game Design & Narrative team, along with other members of the Walt Disney Games team such as producers, artists, and the audio team, collaborate with external game partners who are bringing to life the worlds and characters of Disney. Together, we interact with developers, studios, and filmmakers to ensure that our games authentically capture the magic of Disney."
In order to help bring these games to life, Erin works day-to-day to incorporate a wide variety of factors.
"My day can consist of everything from playing work-in-progress game builds, to virtually meeting with our development partners around the world, to participating in internal brainstorm sessions about fun new ways to bring the many elements within the Disney universe to a rich, inspiring gameplay experience," says Erin.
Erin's love for the game industry blossomed through the "Think Tank" internship program in Disney's gaming division in 2004. This introduction to video game production and business development gave Erin a peek into The Walt Disney Company's creative process and approach to elevating the legacy of its most beloved characters and stories.
"I learned so much from that experience that has continued to inspire and empower me throughout my career," said Erin. "I went on to grad school to receive a Master's degree in Interactive Media, work in other areas within the games industry, and even ran my own indie game studio. Many years after that initial internship, I was thrilled to rejoin the Walt Disney Games team and reapply those learnings from the early days and the additional experience I've gained since."
Since then, Erin has soared to infinity and beyond in her Disney Career!
"There are so many things that I'm incredibly proud to have been a part of during my career at Disney! While I can't yet share too many details about some of the exciting things I'm currently up to, I can say that over the past year or so, I have had the immense privilege of working with the filmmakers of one particular franchise series – learning all about the philosophy behind every detail that goes into its character design, architecture, worldbuilding, and lore. While this opportunity has been absolutely extraordinary on a personal level, that knowledge has also empowered me to help our development partners create games within this world to authentically capture its magic and wonder and translate it into an immersive and captivating interactive adventure. It's an incredibly fulfilling process and just one of the ways we ensure fans and gamers alike enjoy the unforgettable experience they expect," said Erin.
Restoring new life to iconic characters can come with heavy expectations from their most adored fans, a challenge Erin viewed as an immense responsibility.
"I feel that we are responsible for ensuring that the magic of Disney is captured authentically and powerfully within the stories and experiences of our partners' games," said Erin. "My work helps to bring new ways to play with and become a part of the many worlds of Disney and all of the memorable characters within."
Erin takes great pride in being able to retell classic Disney stories in a new, interactive way.
"Being a part of something that creates so much joy and wonder in other people's lives is a tremendous privilege that makes me excited to do what I do every single day," said Erin. "I am a passionate believer in the power video games have to make the world a better place. Games invite children and adults to play, explore, and adventure – to see the world differently and engage their courage, creativity, and cleverness. Video games can bring people together through co-operative play, casual competition, or even just through a shared moment in an interactive story."
For those who aspire to reach new heights in a career like Erin's, her advice is this: "Celebrate and believe in your own unique magic. The best creative ideas come from collaborations between individuals with their own perspectives, skills, experiences, and stories. Sometimes, being authentically yourself can feel intimidating, but it's that very authenticity that makes someone really stand out. Bring your willingness to grow along with your one-of-a-kind individuality and start that adventure, just as you are, right now!"
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A crying shame maybe but there it is- defeat for the Jolly Jester and victory for the mayor
Published: 10:31 AM April 25, 2012
DEFEATED town crier candidate Robert Freeman described the appointment to the post of a rival candidate – the mayor Councillor Bernard Keane- as "jobs for the boys".
Mr Freeman, who first proposed the idea that March should have a town crier, was defeated in a 'cry off' with Cllr Keane outside the town hall on Tuesday morning.
"Actually it was all a bit of a bloody farce" said Mr Freeman. "The committee interviewing me asked me to read something out in public but then we went down an alleyway next to the town hall to do it."
Confirmation that the mayor will be the new town crier could not be confirmed by town clerk Clive Lemmon. He said the council's personnel and administration sub committee- comprising mayor elect Councillor Jan French, Councillor Kit Owen, and Councillor Andrew Pugh- would be making its recommendations to the full council next month.
"Until then it would not be right for me to comment," said Mr Lemmon.
Mr Freeman said he believed there was an issue with the committee members who spotted him on Sunday at St George's fayre in a town crier outfit.
"They castigated me for that but I told them I was dressed to promote the Rotary Club and that's what I did," he said. "As far as I was concerned I was acting in a private capacity."
Mr Freeman said he would continue with his work as press officer for the Rotary club but would no longer volunteer for the festival and Christmas lights committees.
"I wash my hands of all them," he said. "I have been a town crier for 40 years, worked all over the world, and was ready and willing to do this for March."
James Carney, the Chatteris town crier and previous candidate for the March role too, withdrew his application a fortnight ago but did make an official appearance at St George's Fayre at the invitation of organisers.
Councillor David Connor of Doddington has agreed to pay up to �350 for a costume for the new town crier of March, an unpaid, honorary post that the council hopes will promote tourism and the town.
Mr Freeman, a boy magician who turned professional in 1970, was the British Tourist Authority's Jester for Britain for 15 years. He moved to Fenland in 2007 but continued his performance roles, carrying out town crier duties in Luton in recent years.
He said Cllr Connor had been in touch with the woman he had lined up to make the costume who confirmed that she had been approached to make it for Cllr Keane instead.


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Gemma Godfrey: Making a quantum leap
Hedge Magazine, 2015. Original article p62-64.
When Gemma Godfrey realised no one else was going to create the next-generation investment company she wanted to join, she left Brooks Macdonald and started Moo.la herself.
When you first hear about Gemma Godfrey, you may find yourself wondering how she gets so much done – she's one of those people who always seem to be doing a million things. Right now, Godfrey is starting her own investment company, advising on boards, appearing on TV, and raising a child – all while tweeting the best, dorkiest fintech memes. But after a couple of hours in Godfrey's company you won't be wondering anymore: the woman is so energetic, so in-the-know, and so downright lovely that it seems about right she should be so successful at just 32.
Because who wouldn't want to hang out with Gemma Godfrey? She's full of interesting opinions, about life in London, doing your own thing, how tech is changing the world, and the best music to play while getting a sweat on – Godfrey is a keen runner. "It's just freeing. You can go out, put on some music, you don't need anything. I love it." Godfrey likes to run to R&B, pop and hip-hop: "Okay, it's quite hardcore hip-hop!" She laughs. "I really like boxing too. I'm really not that good though. I need to learn to duck, that's the next step."
But really, but if you want to see Godfrey properly on fire, ask her about Moo.la – that's her new company. "Oh there is quite a lot to do!" Godfrey left her job as head of investment strategy at Brooks Macdonald at the end of August, meaning she'd only been at it for two weeks when our meeting takes place in mid-September. But the idea of going out on her own has been brewing for a long time. We're sitting in her office in a freshly painted Soho startup loft, surrounded by digital art and people working at standing desks. Godfrey is in white jeans and subtle gold top, accented by bright orange heels and stylish gold jewellery, just back from this morning's BBC appearance. Everywhere are wall-to-celing charts and notes, reminding you that Moo.la is being created before your very eyes.
A next-generation company
Once it's up and running, Moo.la will be a wealth management company, or a so-called robo-advisor: an algorithm-based portfolio advice company. You could also call it a fintech startup. The idea, says Godfrey, using both hands to speak now, is to make wealth management more accessible, give people more control over their finances, and make it more affordable. "At the moment, wealth management is really only being offered to a restricted number of people," says Godfrey, pointing to how IFAs require a minimum lump sum of £50k, and private banks need you to have a cool million. "So how can we offer advice to people who're earning good money, but don't have these massive lump sums? The so-called HENRYs: high earners, not rich yet."
As opposed to the high-risk crowdfunders, Moo.la will be far less exciting, laughs Godfrey, meant for people who want to see their money working for them. "Oh this is meant to be steady, stable! If you want to diversify a portfolio: a little bit in equites, a little bit in bonds, a little bit in property. … What's exciting is that now, with technology, you can make it cheaper to provide this service to people. If you can lower the cost of providing this service, then you can open it up to more people."
Godfrey is planning to launch Moo.la some time in the spring, although it's hard to say as it's still so early: "You're getting this at the very, very start!" She's just hired a CTO, and she has some early investors on board as well. "We have a few different partners we're talking to, in order to get it up and running as quickly as possible." This won't be just another investment company though – Moo.la is a next generation fintech company, aiming to create a smooth user experience for people who'd rather use an app than going in to talk to an advisor. Godfrey doesn't quite know what the details will look like yet – it's only been two weeks! – but the idea is clear: "The differentiating factor is providing people access in a user-friendly way. … What we're trying to do is get people from the point of having limited options, to having investments that help them progress towards financial freedom."
From physics to finance
Fintech is a hot topic in the London startup scene right now, but for Godfrey, Moo.la feels like the natural development of a 12-year financial career. "I've been working in financial services for all these years, and I've been harping on about how we need to provide something that's more customer-centric! It's come to a point where I've realised that actually, technology is now advanced enough that we can give them that type of service."
Because until now, Godfrey's had a quite traditional financial career. Most recently she spent nearly four years as head of investment strategy at Brooks Macdonald, which manages £7 billion across 10 offices. Previously, she chaired the investments committee at Credo Capital, after stints at GAM and Goldman Sachs. She was an advocate for the Alternative Investment Management Assocation for five years, and remains on the board of several organisations. So why is she going out on a limb with Moo.la, I ask – life must have been pretty comfortable! Godfrey laughs. "The big thing that motivates me," she says after thinking about it, "is this feeling that you want to have an impact, you want to make a difference. I've always felt like that, wanting to work in smaller teams and be able to actually shape something. … I've realised I've spent the last few years waiting for somebody else to do this, and I thought I would join them! But there aren't really that many people out there who're doing this. This is a great opportunity to do it myself."
Godfrey's inquisitive streak comes from a place that may comes as a surprise: she focused on quantum physics at university. The roots go even further back though, to North London Collegiate School, where Godfrey can't praise her physics teacher enough for encouraging her to follow her curious nature. "Science is all about solving problems. Why is the world the way it is? How can we do something about it? That's applicable to so many things. … Quantum physics is all about challenging preconceptions. When everyone's coming at it from one angle, let's look at it differently, let's take nothing for granted."
The link from physics to finance is how they both call for creative solutions, says Godfrey, adding how both fields require taking something complicated and finding a way to make it easier to understand. The knack for clear communication around financial topics has led to Godfrey becoming a regular commentator on TV: "That also comes back to wanting to make a difference, and wanting to solve problems, and to communicate things that are complicated in an easier-to-understand way."
The realtalk advantage
Having her face on TV and in newspapers and magazines for the past seven years has made Godfrey that thing they call an industry thought-leader. This, she admits, helps with getting people to trust you with their money. But Godfrey thinks the financial sector is becoming more open in general: "The industry is realising they need to have more of a voice, as opposed to being a faceless institution. When you can be relatable to your own customer, that builds trust and helps you grow."
Godfrey is the first to point out that being a good communicator is something you have to learn. In her TEDxWallStreet talk, 'How to kiss', she shares how her first TV appearance was something of a dud, and she echoes the same lesson now: "In the beginning, when you're not quite sure what your view is, you hide behind jargon. It really does leave you vulnerable when you go out there and you say, 'Look, this is really what I think is going on.' If you don't explain it in a really clear way, a lot of people are going to turn around and say they don't agree with you."
Ultimately, having different things on your plate means getting lots of interesting ideas to take back to your day job, says Godfrey. "I like variability. It stops you from getting isolated, and makes you think in different ways." Her friends work across all sorts of industries, says Godfrey, whose husband Wayne is a film producer. He, and two-year-old Dexter, is all over Godfrey's Instagram, alongside photos of days out, media appearances and inspirational quotes. "I'm surprised at how naturally things have progressed," says Godfrey, when asked if she expected to be where's she's at today. "Even though I've always had that entrepreneurial spirit, I've liked the security of working in big organisations. What's surprised me is how this transaction felt so natural! There are so many synergies with other things I'm doing. It's tapping into so many exciting things that are going on, which are gathering momentum even faster than I expected." She laughs. "It's always a roller coaster! I'm excited that I'm here."
Posted on 12/11/2015 by Jess.	This entry was posted in Business features and tagged business, fintech, gemma godfrey, moo.la, rob advisor. Bookmark the permalink.
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Full blown mad city crush, reloaded ✨
I'm home and the city is full of my favourite people and places and all the things that feel like me and I'm in love with it all over 🤍
At San Francisco Airport, about to hit that ten hour overnight flight with a large red wine, a pop of diphenhydramine, and these noise-cancelling headphones which have become an extension of my body. Going places is wonderful but there's no place like home 🇺🇸✈🇬🇧
The last time in was in San Francisco was the month David Bowie died, and he was playing everywhere. "I never thought I'd need so many people," one of his songs go, and I remember thinking that it was amazing that I had got so far and only just realised this, that you actually do need to have some people. Well that was four years ago, and now I'm right here again thinking the same exact thing all over. All of this has happened before, and all of this will happen again 💙🌁
So I did the hiking and the mountaintop, the bouldering, the dancing, lots of walking and a bunch of yoga, here in my life as California Jess. I'm not nearly as fit as that makes me sound out to be, but I can say with confidence this may be the most in shape I've ever been (except for the year I biked ten miles a day, never forget). 🍎 This photo was just before yoga last night, knowing I could do 90 minutes of vinyasa without collapsing just fine, and I was actually excited about it. I feel happy to be here (at this level of fitness), but mostly it's about feeling at home in my body again, which has taken such a long time to come back to me - I wasn't sure it ever would 🍎
I wanted a blue sky and this city has delivered, spectacularly ☀🌁
Top of Mount Tamalpais, looking over San Francisco - hands down the best view I have seen in my life 💙🌁
Rif / Jess / California ☀☀☀


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Children from across Canada benefiting from the specialized services provided at the Stollery Children's Hospital.
2001 marks the official beginning of the Stollery Children's Hospital Foundation. But it was a long journey reaching this point, with generations of concerned and generous citizens paving the way to ensure the best pediatric care in our region.
Our story begins in 1978, when the Northern Alberta Children's Hospital Foundation was established to advocate for a children's hospital in Edmonton. In 1992, the name was changed to the Children's Health Foundation of Northern Alberta to more accurately reflect the role of the Foundation in raising funds to support the regional Child Health program.
The next seven years saw the Foundation's work touch the lives of a greater diversity of children than ever before, with kids from across Canada benefiting from the Child Health program's specialized services. It was during this time that Bob and Shirley Stollery provided a generous donation that would be the catalyst for a dedicated children's hospital.
The Stollery donation was complemented by the Children's Health Foundation's launch of a successful capital campaign that raised more than $10 million towards the construction of a children's hospital in Edmonton. In order to minimize the significant overhead costs associated with the operation and maintenance of a free-standing hospital, the facility was constructed within the existing walls of the Walter C. Mackenzie Health Sciences Centre, sharing space with the University of Alberta Hospital.
The Stollery Children's Hospital opened in October of 2001. In honour of the Stollery family who played a major role in making the Hospital everything it is today, the Children's Health Foundation changed its name to the Stollery Children's Hospital Foundation. We continue to be dedicated to supporting the needs of the Stollery Children's Hospital.