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Finally, we are delighted to host the semi-finals of the Irish Brewers Cup Championships, at Catex on November 2nd and 3rd. For the first time we are including a Compulsory Round, on Tuesday November 2nd, and Open Service Round will be held on Wednesday November 3rd. The Finals will be held in early 2022.
While the Compulsory Round is going on back stage on Tuesday, at front of house we are hosting a new event called "Ten Talks". This event will feature a curated list of speakers and topics associated with the coffee industry, and the list and running order will be published closer to the time.
Check out the Catex website for more information on the event…see you there!
https://www.catexexhibition.com/irish-brewers-cup.html
Annual General Meeting (AGM) 2018
The SCA Irish Chapter 2018 AGM will take place on the 27th September from 2pm-3pm. This year we will meet in Bewley's on Grafton Street and all SCA Ireland members are encouraged to attend.
Judging Workshop
The SCA Ireland Chapter is proud to announce that we're holding a calibration judging workshop on the 11th and 12th of December!
The course will run over the two days (Monday and Tuesday) in the Coffee Culture training studios (Dublin) and will be taught by WCE representative John Stubberud who is a certified sensory judge for the World Barista and Brewers Cup 2015-2017 and registered REP for the World Championships Events.
Normally to complete a workshop like this would cost around €200 but at SCA Ireland we are supporting our Judges and their training requirements so the Irish Chapter is taking the cost. To avail of this free education from a highly respected European coffee expert, people must commit to judging the semifinals and finals of the Irish Barista Championship and Irish Latte Art Championship (January/February in Dublin) and the finals of the Irish Brewers Cup (March in Belfast)
We're looking for new and old judges to take part in the workshop so if you think you have what it takes to judge coffee at a national level please get in touch at comms@scae.ie
-Vini and Aidan (Judging and Communication Coordinators)
SCA Irish Chapters Position on the WCE's Locations for World Championships
Following the recent announcement by the WCE detailing where and when the 2018 Cezve/Ibrik Championship, World Brewers Cup, World Cup Tasters Championship and World Coffee Roasting Championship are taking place, the SCA Ireland Chapter committee felt it important to state their position on the decision.
The SCA Ireland Chapter Committee strongly disagree with the recent WCE decision to host competition finals in Dubai. The UAE's record on human rights abuses against LGBTIQ citizens is completely at odds with the underlying foundations that the SCA was built upon.
We are deeply unhappy with the incredibly poor communication from SCA both in volume, content and direction. This significantly added to the difficulty and unhappiness worldwide.
We would like SCA to ensure complete openness and transparency in all future decisions relating to hosting competitions worldwide. The most important asset in our organisation are our members and this should be reflected in the decisions and actions of those in SCA/WCE who make decisions.
We will continue to hold our National Competitions and support our Champion if they decide whether they wish to attend the World Finals. In the case of a Champion deciding not to travel we will not be sending another competitor in their place.
Love and Respect,
SCA Ireland Committee
The Buda-Best Recommendations
As some of you are lucky enough to be heading to Budapest in the next two weeks to support our Irish Cup Tasters, Brewers Cup and Latte Art champions, we asked our soon to be departing Judges Coordinator Anita Bartok to put together some recommendations for the city.
You'll notice that there aren't many coffee recommendations listed below and this is because there will be a speciality coffee shop map at the World Of Coffee.
In terms of restaurants Anita's recommendations are as follows:
Borkonyha (http://www.borkonyha.hu)
Babka (https://www.facebook.com/babkabudapest)
Dobrumba (https://www.facebook.com/dobrumba)
Cirkusz (http://www.cirkuszbp.hu)
Gerbaud (http://www.gerbeaud.hu)
Stand25 bistro (https://stand25.hu) Tamas Szèll owns the place who was the winner of Bocus d 'or 2016
And on Váci street there are many Hungarian restaurants and they are all very good they all serve typical Hungarian dishes
For must visit places Anita recommends the following:
Buda castle
Heroes square
Vaci street
Fishermen' Bastei
If there is time the turkish baths or Széchènyi bath (With all natural spring water!) are amazing.
Anita has also asked us to pass on her thanks to all the members who worked with her over the years and to please say hello if they see her in Budapest this summer. Anita and her family are returning home to Hungary to start a new coffee roastery and training centre. From everyone in SCA Ireland we wish her the best of luck as she will be surely missed!
To Renata Khedun (Latte Art), Reda Matiejune (Cup Tasters) and Stephen Houston (Brewers Cup) we wish you all the best and hope that the luck of the Irish will be on your side! Hopefully you'll be able to hear those that can't make it cheer from home and those who can will be right there making the most noise.
Slán agus beannacht!
-Aidan
The Irish Brewers Cup Championship 2017
A weekend that will be hard to beat.
We recently found ourselves in a predicament when faced with what was the largest number of competitors to date. With 25 people registered, we had to figure out exactly how everybody was going to fit into the compact venue of the Cloud Picker Roastery. Weeks before the competition, we visited Frank and Peter to discuss the competition but each time we deliberated over the fact that the venue was going to be too small, but we couldn't have been more wrong!
For 3 days the Cloud Picker facility was handed over to SCA Ireland to host the IBrC 2017 competition. With a marquee erected over the preparation area, the brand new Sanremo Café Racer for all the baristas to try, as well as an endless supply of amazing food (Pickler) and beers (White Hag) for every single judge, volunteer, competitor and visitor, there was nothing spared. The Cloud Picker team made sure that every single person left with amazing memories – Thank you guys.
Over the 2 days of the competition a range of amazing coffees were consumed by the team of national judges. From V60's to Kalita's to Aeropress every competitor showed an ever-increasing level of brewing skill and customer service. From a final 19 competitors who took part six went through to the finals on Sunday 23rd of April. The finals saw another step-up in performance levels from the six competitors who engaged with the judges and the audience showing that they were experts in coffee brewing.
Finally, the winner of the IBrC 2017 was announced as Stephen Houston from Bailies Coffee Roasters in Belfast. Using Kalitas and a natural Colombian from Finca Morte Verde, that he roasted himself, he became the 2017 Irish Brewers Cup champ. In second place was Aliona Budan (Fumbally) using a natural Panaman from Verve Coffee with Kalitas and in third place was Julia McKenna (Bailies) who used the winning roast as well but through v60s.
Stephen competing – IBrC2017 – Picture by Bailies Coffee Roasters
The Thank You's
On behalf of SCA Ireland we want to send a big thank you to the national judges and WCE representative, Michael McCauley, and a special thank you to Anita our head judge who leaves Ireland in June.
Thank you to Frank, Peter, Tom and the entire Cloud Picker team for hosting this event and for looking after everyone so well.
Thank you to the support of Ian & Timea who kept the baristas on their toes and made sure the competition went smoothly.
In addition, thank you to every competitor for taking part in this year's IBrC. Without each one of you there would be not competition of any sort.
Signing off for this year's competitions and see you all towards the end of the year for the next round of competitions.
-Damian and Aidan
Events and Communications SCA Ireland
Irish Brewers Cup Championship 2017 Timetable
IBrC2017 Updated Timetable
Attached you'll see the competitor timetable for the Irish Brewers Cup 2017. See you all on the 22nd and 23rd of April in the Cloud Picker Roastery!
Please note that the competition will run as follows:
Saturday 22nd April – All competitors – Semi-final round – Open service competition round.
Sunday 23rd April 2017 – 8 finalists – Final round – Open service competition round.
NB: Due to the extremely high number of competitors we will not run a compulsory round.
If you have any questions please email comps@scae.ie
Calibration Baristas Needed – World of Coffee
There is currently an exciting opportunity to volunteer as a calibration barista for the World Brewers Cup, Latte Art Championship, Coffee in Good Spirits and Cezve/Ibrik in Budapest this year.
SCA and World Coffee Events are currently looking for seasoned competitors to perform 2-3 full competition routines for WCE judges and will receive feedback from them afterwards.
They're particularly interested in national competition finalists and other experienced competitors, however it is necessary that all calibration baristas have no conflicts with any of the competitors in Budapest.
The needed calibration barista shifts are as follows:
WBrC & WLAC & WCIGS — 1pm~5pm, June 11
WLAC — 9:30am~12:30pm, June 12
WCIGS — 2pm~5pm, June 12
WBrC — 12:30pm~3:30pm, June 12
Cezve/Ibrik — 2pm~4pm, June 12
If you have any interest in volunteering, please contact Kyonghee Shin directly at: kyonghee@worldcoffeeevents.org
Quick reminder, closing date for the Barista and CupTasters competitions is 20-01-17. There are a few places still left. Please use our hashtag #scaecomp17 when searching for info on twitter etc..
Open Members Meeting 25th Jan
SCAE Ireland will hold an Open Meeting that all members are welcome to attend on Wednesday 25th January at 2pm in First Draft Coffee (Temple Bar, Dublin 2). At this we will review our plans for SCAE Ireland and present our thoughts about going forward through 2017 and 2018. It is an opportunity for members to give feedback and contribute in determining the direction SCAE Ireland will take over the next two years.
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V4 | Issue 44 | 3.6.15
The CyberWire Daily Briefing 03.06.15
By The CyberWire Staff
Putinist separatists of CyberBerkut claim a successful hack of Ukraine's Information Ministry.
Brookings believes there are at least 46,000 ISIS-sympathizing Twitter accounts, which suggests that a lot of people sufficiently comfortable to afford time on Twitter are buying what the Caliphate's selling.
AnonGhost continues to further the Palestinian cause by banging away at small-town America, hitting the Larimer County, Colorado (population less than 300,000, area 6822 km²) Sheriff for the second time this week.
"Casper" espionage malware appears related to "Babar" and "Bunny."
The FREAK vulnerability isn't confined to Apple or Android devices. Microsoft warns that all versions of Windows are affected. Mitigations are suggested, patches en route.
As Google Play is cleaned of malicious apps, bad actors move to its "bookstore."
Luxury hotel company Mandarin Oriental sustains a credit card breach. Avecto and others think this shows the risks inherent in legacy point-of-sale systems.
Besides patching for FREAK (possibly next week) Microsoft offers fixes for problematic updates distributed in February's Patch Tuesday.
Industry observers decry a lack of incentives for companies to upgrade their network security. In fairness, failure to increase security seems driven at least as much by the difficulty of quantifying risk as by mere unwillingness to invest in defenses. (Compare Anthem's refusal of Federal IT security audits — some think this irresponsible, but others point out the costs, in money but also in security, of Government inspectors rooting around in your networks.)
An Oxford scholar suggests privateering holds better lessons for cyberspace than does Cold War deterrence.
Today's issue includes events affecting Canada, China, Estonia, European Union, France, Germany, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Palestinian Territories, Russia, Syria, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, and United States.
Cyber Trends
Sorry consumers, companies have little incentive to invest in better cybersecurity (Quartz) Another month, another data breach, and another set of proposals for what is seemingly an intensifying cyberattack problem
CISOs Face Tough Challenges When Procuring Security Technologies (Tenable) CISOs face several internal challenges when procuring security solutions
Massive cyber-attack: what businesses can learn from major data breaches (TechRadar) No one is too big to be targeted by hackers
How DDoS attacks impact service providers (Help Net Security) There's a striking disparity between how threatened service providers feel by potential DDoS attacks and how prepared they are to mitigate one, according to a Black Lotus survey
Banking Trojans target nearly 1,500 financial institutions (Help Net Security) Nine of the most common and sophisticated financial Trojans in use are targeting 1,467 financial institutions in 86 countries, says a Symantec report compiled after the analysis of 999 configuration files from recent Trojan samples
Study: Bitcoin Becoming Less Attractive Target for Trojan Malware (CoinDesk) A new report from security firm Symantec claims the number of Trojan malware programs targeting bitcoin users has fallen in the past year
Top priorities for internal audit professionals (Help Net Security) Internal audit professionals are making strides in meeting cybersecurity and data privacy standards, according to Protiviti
Emerging cyberthreats exploit battle between compliance and security (TechTarget) While regulatory compliance is valuable and necessary for enterprise, cyberthreat experts say that a compliance-centric security strategy may leave organizations with few resources to ward off emerging cyberthreats
Internet security firm reports malware instances have doubled (TechRadar) UK in good health with a 22% malware infection rate
The cyber security threat from within (The National) Today in the UAE, cybersecurity is still seen from the perspective of an external threat. Emphasis on the internal attacker is neglected, yet research shows that the risk from such internal attacks has been an increasing worry across the world
Legislation, Policy and Regulation
Cybersecurity and the Age of Privateering: A Historical Analogy (Oxford Cyber Studies Programme) Policy literature on the insecurity of cyberspace frequently invokes comparisons to Cold War security strategy, thereby neglecting the fundamental differences between contemporary and Cold War security environments. This article develops an alternative viewpoint, exploring the analogy between cyberspace and another largely ungoverned space: the sea in the age of privateering
Big Brother (and Everyone Else) is Watching (American Interest) DARPA has developed a new data mining tool called Memex that scrapes the web in ways Google does not even try. Currently it is being used by law enforcement agencies to go after sex traffickers, but its uses could eventually be broadened
How to back up a country (Economist) To protect itself from attack, Estonia is finding ways to back up its data
China to Boost Security Spending as Xi Fights Dissent, Terrorism (Bloomberg) China plans to raise central government spending on domestic security by nearly 11 percent, more than the increase in defense spending, as President Xi Jinping clamps down on corruption, dissent and separatist violence
Obama: "China, don't you dare make us put backdoors in our software!" (That's our job…) (Graham Cluley) China and the United States are at loggerheads over Beijing's plan to force technology companies to share their encryption keys, and put backdoors into their software, if they wish to sell into China
Industry rep: Businesses get stronger liability protection for sharing cyber threat info under CISA (FierceHomelandSecurity) A representative from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce said at March 4 congressional hearing that his group favors a controversial Senate proposal that encourages companies to voluntarily share cyber threat information with other companies and the federal government while providing them with strong liability protections
Statement of Admiral Michael S. Rogers Commander United States Cyber Command Before the House Committee on Armed Services Subcommittee on Emerging Threats and Capabilities (US House of Representatives) Chairman Wilson, Representative Langevin, and distinguished members of the Committee, thank you for the opportunity to speak to you today on behalf of the men and women of United States Cyber Command (USCYBERCOM). This is the first time I have had the honor of testifying before this Committee in a posture hearing about our Command's dedicated uniformed and civilian personnel. It gives me not only pride but great pleasure to commend their accomplishments, and I am both grateful for and humbled by the opportunity I have been given to lead them in the important work they are doing in defense of our nation
The former spy who infiltrated Congress's cyber policy debate (Christian Science Monitor: Passcode) Rep. Will Hurd of Texas brings to Washington rare hands-on expertise from the front lines of American spycraft and information security. Now, as cybersecurity issues heat up, Hurd wants to be a liaison between the intelligence community, tech sector, and lawmakers
Pentagon to focus more on hack-proofing weapons (Reuters) Cyber attacks on U.S. weapons programs and manufacturers are a "pervasive" problem that requires greater attention, the top U.S. arms buyer said Thursday, saying that he would add cybersecurity to the Pentagon's guidelines for buying weapons
How state governments are addressing cyber security (Brookings) News about successful hacks of large companies seem to have become common place. In the recent Anthem cyber attack, hackers accessed the names, birth dates, social security numbers, income, health status and many other details for companies' customers. At present, Anthem does not even know the total number of records breached but estimates it to be "tens of millions"
Products, Services, and Solutions
Exelis receives NSA certification for self-encrypting USB drive (MarketWatch) Exelis (NYSE: XLS) has received the National Security Agency's "secret and below" certification for a self-encrypting, secure memory stick. The drive is the newest device in a portfolio of NSA-certified Exelis information assurance products offering secure data-at-rest, data-in-transit, communications, networking and storage solutions
AvePoint Unveils New Solution to Address the Complete Risk Lifecycle at IAPP Global Privacy Summit 2015 (IT Business Net) From the halls of the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP) Global Privacy Summit 2015, AvePoint, the established leader in enabling enterprise collaboration across platforms and devices, today introduced the AvePoint Risk Intelligence System (ARIS) to allow organizations to address the complete lifecycle of risk across the enterprise
Proofpoint Launches the Nexgate Social Media Threat Center (MarketWatch) Real-time console details social media threats, risk trends and security effectiveness for enterprise brands
Banking cyber thieves may be too slick for their own good (Reuters) Fraudsters are slick and smooth when they request new bank accounts or credit cards — a characteristic an Israeli company wants to use against them
UK Firm Develops Search Engine For Dark Web (Sky News via Yahoo!News) The dark net and the deep web are sometimes called the parts of the internet that you cannot Google. But a British cyber security firm has developed its own search engine for both, as well as for IRC (basically, chatrooms)
Red Hat Introduces New Linux OS for Containers (Top Tech News) The world's largest open source software Relevant Products/Services provider just brought a new operating system on the market. On Thursday, Red Hat, known for its enterprise Relevant Products/Services distributions of the Linux operating system, launched its Enterprise Linux 7 Atomic Host OS. The new OS is specifically designed to run the latest generation of applications as Linux containers
NLPRank: An innovative tool for blocking APT malicious domains (Help Net Security) Security researchers working at OpenDNS Security Labs have developed NLPRank, a new system that helps detect — quickly and relatively accurately — phishing and malware-download sites set up by APT threat actors
Microsoft Security Essentials last in banking trojan detection test (Myce) Microsoft Security Essentials is amongst the most popular Windows virus scanners but scores low on detection of malware that tries to steal money from bank accounts, according to security researchers from MRG Effitas. They tested Security Essentials with 300 banking trojans that were found "in the wild"
Technologies, Techniques, and Standards
How Secure Are You? (Dark Reading) The NIST Cybersecurity Framework can help you understand your risks
5 steps to incorporate threat intelligence into your security awareness program (CSO) In our recent article, we highlighted that every significant and public attack exploited people to either get an initial foothold in a target organization or as the entire attack vector. These attacks highlight the need for awareness as a top concern of security programs
Efforts To Team Up And Fight Off Hackers Intensify (Dark Reading) New intelligence-sharing groups/ISACs emerge, software tools arrive and the White House adds a coordinating agency — but not all of the necessary intel-sharing 'plumbing' is in place just yet
Expert tips to address third party security risks (Help Net Security) Risks to sensitive data have never been greater. With the rise in cyber attacks and data breaches, outsourcing to third parties can present an exponential threat to corporations
What security tools do healthcare organizations lack? (Help Net Security) The Health Information Trust Alliance (HITRUST) has completed a three-month review of its approach to cyber risk management for the healthcare industry. The effort was focused on understanding the challenges of healthcare organizations across varying levels of information protection maturity
PayPal acquires Israeli cyber security startup CyActive (Geektime) CyActive is one of the very few cyber security outfits on the market that can prevent cyber threats, not just identify and alleviate them. The deal is between $60-$80 million
Tempered Networks raises $15 million in Series A funding (Pulse 2.0) Tempered Networks is a provider of secure connectivity for critical infrastructure and information that has raised $15 million in Series A funding led by Ignition Partners with participation from IDG Ventures. Tempered Networks has raised a total of $22 million thus far
Veterans' insights foster cybersecurity innovation (The Hill) A group of veterans has set out to improve cybersecurity for .gov and all of .com — and the merry band may just do it, armed with "knowledge" and led by a former food services executive
Endpoint Security Meets the Cybersecurity Skills Shortage (Network World via CSO) Many organizations don't have the resources in place to effectively prevent, detect, and respond to endpoint security events
Talent Shortage Creates Niche Market for Security Pro Elite (Dark Matters) There has been a lot of chatter in the media about the shortage of qualified security professionals with the prerequisite skills to counter threats to essential networks that have increased at a nearly exponential rate, with some studies estimating that as many as one million security positions remain unfilled worldwide
AVG Surpasses 200 Million Users Worldwide (IT Business Net) Major milestone driven by rapid growth in mobile
Camber Names Former CACI CEO Paul Cofoni to Board (GovConExecutive) Paul Cofoni, a former CACI International president and CEO, has joined Camber Corp. as a member of the board of directors
Former NGA Director Letitia Long Joins Noblis Board of Trustees; Amr ElSawy Comments (GovConExecutive) Letitia Long, formerly director of the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, has been appointed to Noblis' board of trustees as the company works to further its collaboration with the U.S. intelligence community
RedSeal Broadens Software Development Capabilities With Key Management Appointments (MarketWired) Industry veteran Sundar Raj named new VP, Product Development; Hom Bahmanyar becomes VP, Engineering
Prelert Names John O'Donnell as CFO (Framingham Patch) "John's expertise will help Prelert become an even more agile competitor," said CEO Mark Jaffe
Security Patches, Mitigations, and Software Updates
Microsoft revises security warning for massive February IE rollup KB 3034682 (InfoWorld) Users who apply February's patches manually must hit Windows Update twice to be fully protected and prevent degraded page rendering
Microsoft Announces Work for Fixing FREAK for Windows (Windows IT Pro) This week has introduced yet another software security flaw that was left undiscovered for a long years. You can learn all about it here: Old Government Policies Influenced the FREAK Security Flaw
Adobe launches vulnerability disclosure scheme on HackerOne (ZDNet) Adobe, maker of software including Flash and Adobe reader, is catching up to the times and has launched a vulnerability disclosure program — but something may be missing
Cyber Attacks, Threats, and Vulnerabilities
Зачистка Мариуполя и аресты его жителей инициированы министерством (КиберБеркут) Мы, КиберБеркут, продолжаем находиться в компьютерных сетях министерства информационной политики Украины. Мы начинаем знакомить общественность с внутренними документами министерства и перепиской его сотрудников
'Nearly 50,000' pro-Islamic State Twitter accounts (BBC) There are at least 46,000 Twitter accounts operating on behalf of Islamic State (IS), a new US study claims
Larimer County Sheriff's Office Website Hacked AGAIN! 2nd time this week (HackRead) On Tuesday 3rd March, the official website of Colorado's Larimer County Sheriff Office website (LCSO) was hacked by pro-Palestinian AnonGhost hacking group
Casper Malware: After Babar and Bunny, Another Espionage Cartoon (We Live Security) In March 2014, French newspaper Le Monde revealed that France is suspected by the Communications Security Establishment Canada (CSEC) of having developed and deployed malicious software for espionage purposes. This story was based on presentation slides leaked by Edward Snowden, which were then published by Germany's Der Spiegel in January 2015
All Versions of Windows Vulnerable to FREAK Attack, Confirms Microsoft (Tripwire: the State of Security) There's bad news for any Windows users who were thinking that the recently-announced FREAK vulnerability wasn't something they had to particularly worry about
Time to make you secure from FREAK Vulnerability (Security Affairs) FREAK, a new major security flaw that left users of Apple and Google devices exposed to MITM attack while visiting supposedly secure Websites
Fake guides and cracked apps on Google Play Books lead to malware (Help Net Security) Google has become pretty swift at finding and removing fake and malicious apps from its Google Play store, but there is one part of it where malware peddlers still seem to thrive: the "bookstore"
Gazon — the Android virus that SMSes everyone (Naked Security) Another Android SMS virus has been doing the rounds, masquerading as an Amazon Rewards app
Decoding ZeuS Disguised as an .RTF File (Phishme) While going through emails that were reported by our internal users using Reporter, I came across a particularly nasty looking phishing email that had a .doc attachment. At first when I detonated the sample in my VM, it seemed that the attackers weaponized the attachment incorrectly. After extracting and decoding the shellcode, I discovered a familiar piece of malware that has been used for some time
Mandarin Oriental suffers credit card breach (Help Net Security) Mandarin Oriental, the hotel group managing luxury hotels and resorts in Asia, Europe, the US and Latin America, has confirmed that "the credit card systems in an isolated number of our hotels in the US and Europe have been accessed without authorization and in violation of both civil and criminal law"
Mandarin Oriental hack highlights security risk of legacy point of sale systems (Computerweekly) The theft of credit card data from the Mandarin Oriental hotel group highlights the security risk of legacy point of sale (POS) systems, say security experts
Intuit Failed at 'Know Your Customer' Basics (KrebsOnSecurity) Intuit, the makers of TurboTax, recently introduced several changes to beef up the security of customer accounts following a spike in tax refund fraud at the state and federal level. Unfortunately, those changes don't go far enough. Here's a look at some of the missteps that precipitated this mess, and what the company can do differently going forward
Security: NETCONF in the Wild (Team Cymru) NETCONF, an XML-based RPC mechanism aims to help network operators programmatically manage their network devices. You will find NETCONF capabilities in network gear from a handful of common backbone network equipment providers
Oracle has just given you another reason not to install Java on your Mac (Graham Cluley) JavaWe all know that, when it comes to security holes, Java is the big "swiss cheese"
Bank hackers find loophole (Resource Investor) The vulnerability of banks and the global banking system — reliant as it has become on computer systems, information technology and the internet — was highlighted yet again in an important article in the Financial Times on Tuesday which was largely ignored elsewhere
The Next Cybersecurity Concern: Your Car (Traverse City Record-Eagle) In "War Games," a Seattle teenager uses his personal computer to remotely access a Department of Defense supercomputer, nearly triggering a nuclear war. Fortunately, that 1983 film, which helped make Matthew Broderick a star, was but a big-screen fantasy
Digital know-how most important thing for students, says Richard Branson (Computerweekly) Digital know-how is one of the most valuable things a student will take with them when leaving school, but pupils are not being consulted enough by the government on how such skills are taught, according to Richard Branson, who recently met with the Virgin Media Business Digital Youth Council
Litigation, Investigation, and Enforcement
Anthem Refuses To Let Inspector General Conduct Full Security Audit (Dark Reading) Security industry has mixed reactions
Judge hints at slashing Intellectual Ventures win against Symantec (Reuters) Though a Delaware federal jury last month awarded patent licensor Intellectual Ventures far less than the $298 million it had been seeking in infringement damages against security software maker Symantec Corp, a judge Wednesday said he is inclined to cut the amount even further
FTC's authority over data regulation remains unclear (FierceGovernmentIT) It's still unclear whether the Federal Trade Commission overstepped its authority when it brought legal action against Wyndham Hotels and Resorts for negligent data security standards. An appellate court heard arguments in the case this week
Enforcement cut global banking Trojans 53 percent (CSO) Coordinated global enforcement efforts reduced the number of financial Trojans last year
Legality of Electronic Signatures in the EU and the US (Infosec Institute) Electronic signatures were used for the first time in 1861 when agreements were signed by telegraphy using Morse code. In 1869, the New Hampshire Court confirmed the legality of such agreements by stating that
Official police warnings after probe reveals Leeds teenagers buying computer hacking software (Yorkshire Evening Post) Teenagers in Leeds have been given official warnings by police — after investigations revealed they owned sophisticated computer hacking software
Police: Man who shot at drivers, National Security Agency building was hearing voices (AP via Newser) The man accused of shooting at drivers in Maryland and at a National Security Agency building told police he was hearing voices
For a complete running list of events, please visit the Event Tracker on the CyberWire website.
newly Noted Events
Fraud Summit Chicago (Chicago, Illinois, USA, May 19, 2015) ISMG's Fraud Summit is a one-day event focused exclusively on the top fraud trends impacting organizations and the mitigation strategies to overcome those challenges. Highlights of the Chicago event include the 2015 faces of fraud, science and insider fraud detection, EVM and pay card security, mobile banking risks and their mitigation, and threat information exchange
Fraud Summit Boston (Boston, Massachusetts, USA, June 10, 2015) ISMG's Fraud Summit is a one-day event focused exclusively on the top fraud trends impacting organizations and the mitigation strategies to overcome those challenges. Highlights of the Boston event include the 2015 faces of fraud, science and insider fraud detection, EVM and pay card security, mobile banking risks and their mitigation, the deep web and fraud-as-a-service, and threat information exchange
Financial Services Cyber Security Summit: Middle East and North Africa (Dubai, UAE, March 9 - 10, 2015) Building on the success and feedback of our Cyber Security Summit in Europe — 180 attendees, 3 streams, CPE certified — we are pleased to invite you to the Financial Services Cyber Security Summit MENA — a highly interactive experience sharing platform for top experts from banks, insurance companies, monetary organizations and government institutions, accountancy companies, consumer finance, investment funds, stock brokerages and more
Cyber Security Opportunities in Japan, S. Korea and Taiwan Webinar (Online, March 10, 2015) Export.gov, of the US Department of Commerce, invites you to listen to experts from the Japan, South Korea and Taiwan and learn how to position your company for success in these countries. Learn about cyber security opportunities, gain insights into these significant Pacific Rim markets, and learn how to position your company for success
The Vulnerability Economy: Zero-Days, Commerce and National Security (Rockville, Maryland, USA, March 10, 2015) Dr. Ryan Ellis (Belfer Center, Harvard University) will explore a series of topics around cybersecurity including the challenges and opportunities associated with the growing trade in previously unknown and undisclosed software vulnerabilities ("zero days"). Drawing from a real-world case study, Dr. Ellis investigates the tension between the development of offensive cyber capabilities and cybersecurity. The discussion considers different approaches to disclosing newly discovered vulnerabilities and highlights the key roles that government and industry can play in promoting enhanced cybersecurity
OISC: Ohio Information Security Conference (Dayton, Ohio, USA, March 11, 2015) Technology First invites you to participate in the 12th Annual Ohio Information Security Conference Wednesday, March 11, at the Sinclair Community College Ponitz Center in Dayton, Ohio. The conference will focus on three areas/tracks: management, technical and implementation. CEUs (7) are available for this event
RiSK Conference 2015 (Lasko, Slovenia, March 11 - 12, 2015) In recent years RISK conference has become one of the leading events on computer security in the Adriatic region and is attended by engineering as well as executive staff of companies from the region. Much has changed in the field of security and data protection in recent times. There are popular new technologies in the form of SaaS (Security as a Service) and services in a cloud (cloud computing), green computing, etc
B-Sides Vancouver (Vaqncouver, British Columbia, Canada, March 16 - 17, 2015) The third annual Security B-Sides Vancouver is an information security conference that will be held March 16th and 17th. We love to see brand new speakers, seasoned speakers, and everyone in between
Insider Threat 2015 Summit (Monterey, California, USA, March 16 - 17, 2015) The Insider Threat 2015 Summit is about bringing Government and Industry organizations and their cybersecurity leaders together in order to better understand the type of threats that may impact their infrastructure and overall operations. Our two-day summit will provide insights on the most unique and thought provoking active defenses currently available for physical and personnel security, as well as, cyber threats. By supplying intelligent focus through tailored solutions our presenters and sponsors will be contributing to a forum to discuss ways to mitigate the risk of insider threats. This event allows for a truly unique opportunity to hear from experts in the field talk about their current and future solutions, giving way to an optimal setting for networking
2015 North Dakota Cyber Security Conference (Fargo, North Dakota, USA, March 17, 2015) The North Dakota Cyber Security Conference brings together community members from academia, government and industry to share strategies, best practices and innovative solutions to address today's challenges in cyber security. The vast scope of modern cyber threats calls for active participation from individuals and organizations across the state
IT Security Entrepreneurs Forum: Bridging the Gap Between Silicon Valley & the Beltway (Mountain View, California, USA, March 17 - 18, 2015) IT Security Entrepreneurs Forum (ITSEF) — SINET's flagship event — is designed to bridge the gap between the Federal Government and private industry. ITSEF provides a venue where entrepreneurs can meet and interact directly with leaders of government, business and the investment community in an open, collaborative environment focused on addressing the Cybersecurity challenge
Philadelphia SecureWorld (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, March 18 - 19, 2015) Join your fellow security professional for affordable, high-quality cybersecurity training and education at a regional conference near you. Earn CPE credits while learning from nationally recognized industry experts on many diverse topics such as: Risk Mitigation, Malware Detection, Digital Forensics, Cloud Security, Privacy, Big Data, PCI Compliance, Security Metrics, Encryption, Mobile Device Management, Incident Response, and much more. Keynote speakers will be Larry Ponemon (of the Ponemon Institute) and Christopher Pierson (General Counsel & Chief Security Officer, Viewpost)
2015 Cyber Security Summit (McLean, Virginia, USA, March 19, 2015) During Congressman Mike Rogers' "The Code War in America" talk at the June 2013 POC breakfast, he challenged all of us to "recognize that every day U.S. businesses are targeted by governments like China for exploitation and theft. This results in huge losses of valuable trade secrets and sensitive customer information. This rampant industrial espionage costs American jobs." Join us for our annual Cyber Summit where thought-leaders from across the public and private sectors who have real-world experience effectively managing large scale policies and programs will provide information and updates to the POC attendees
BSides Salt Lake City (Salt Lake City, Utah, USA, March 20 - 21, 2015) BSides is a community-driven framework for building events for and by information security community members. The goal is to expand the spectrum of conversation
CarolinaCon-11 (Raleigh, North Carolina, USA, March 20 - 22, 2015) CarolinaCon-11 (also hereby referred to as "The Last CarolinaCon As We Know It") will occur on March 20th-22nd 2015 in Raleigh NC (USA). We are now officially accepting speaker/paper/demo submissions for the event. If you are somewhat knowledgeable in any interesting field of hacking, technology, robotics, science, global thermonuclear war, etc. (but mostly hacking), and are interested in presenting at CarolinaCon-11, we cordially invite you to submit your proposal
Cyber Security Conference 2015 (Bolton, UK, March 23 - 24, 2015) Cyber Security Conference 2015 is a coming together of the North of England's two most successful Cyber Security Conferences; BEC Information & Data Security Conference and Lancaster University's North West Cyber Security Conference. From large corporations to micro businesses the importance of protecting personal and commercial information has become much more important with the introduction of the smart phone and other portable device's. When it comes to Information Security Systems small businesses and large corporations believe they are doing all they need to secure themselves and their clients
Fraud Summit Altanta (Atlanta, Georgia, USA, March 24, 2015) ISMG's Fraud Summit is a one-day event focused exclusively on the top fraud trends impacting organizations and the mitigation strategies to overcome those challenges. Highlights of the Atlanta event include presentations on the insider cyber threat, threat intelligence, fraud-as-a-service, POS security, fraud detection through big data, and mobile banking fraud
CyberTech Israel 2015 (Tel Aviv, Israel, March 24 - 25, 2015) In the face of these enemies and threats, individuals, organizations and states are required to produce innovative, unique solutions that would improve the resistance and resilience of the sensitive systems they rely on every day. For this purpose, it is essential to maintain a direct, on-going contact with the latest developments and changes in the cyber defense market. To this end, we are pleased to invite you to Cybertech 2015, the International Conference & Exhibition for Cyber Solutions, taking place on March 24th-25th, 2015 in Tel Aviv, Israel. Cybertech Conference and Exhibition, an initiative of Israel Defense, is the largest exhibition and conference of cyber technologies outside of the US
Global APT Defense Summit (Atlanta, Georgia, USA, March 25, 2015) This event will lay out a defense framework, which describes the appropriate phases, from establishing a resilient security baseline, through gathering threat intelligence, zero-day malware detection, security analytics to how an appropriate, measured response capability can be established. Each of these defense phases are described in lock step with those of the attack. We will also provide detailed examples of the "Fail Chain," where we dissect a number of high-profile breaches and show where the opportunities to defeat them were missed. The market is currently awash with fragmented and contradictory messaging. This unique, intense day of sequential attack- and defend-based sessions will clarify both the problem and describe the end-to-end solution, delivering an actionable framework for attendees to integrate into their existing security strategies
2nd Annual ISSA COS Cyber Focus Day (Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA, March 25, 2015) Join us for the Information Systems Security Association (ISSA) — Colorado Springs Chapter — Cyber Focus Day set to take on Wednesday, March 25, 2015 at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS). The theme for CFD 2015 will "Cybercrime". Industry experts will be on hand to brief attendees on the latest trends, and best practices, in cybersecurity. This one-day forum will offer IT, business, law enforcement, government, military, academic, training, and other professionals a unique, local opportunity to get up-to-date information on rapidly evolving cybersecurity challenges
28th Annual FISSEA Expo (Gaithersburg, Maryland, USA, March 25, 2015) This year's theme is "Changes, Challenges, and Collaborations: Effective Cybersecurity Training." Through numerous high quality sessions, over 100 attendees will learn new ways to improve their IT security program and practical solutions to training problems while earning Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credits. The vendor fair gives attendees a tactical look at the products and services available to meet their professional goals
CYBERWEST: the Southwest Cybersecurity Summit (Phoenix, Arizona, USA, March 25 - 26, 2015) The purpose of CYBERWEST is to bring together Government and businesses to: Exchange information and learn in areas of policy and strategy; technology and R&D; workforce training and education; and economic, legal, regulatory and insurance impacts. Discuss cybersecurity issues and to focus on applied cybersecurity (i.e. implementing the NIST framework, R&D, legal and regulatory perspectives, state and local approaches). Present content that attendees can take back and use in their organizations
Fraud Summit Dubai (Dubai, United Arab Emirates, March 26, 2015) ISMG's Fraud Summit is a one-day event focused exclusively on the top fraud trends impacting organizations and the mitigation strategies to overcome those challenges. Highlights of the Dubai event include the threat of insider fraud, ATM security, mobile banking risks and their mitigation, the role of law enforcement agencies, digital forensics, and threat information exchange for actionable intelligence
Women in Cyber Security (Atlanta, Georgia, USA, March 27 - 28, 2015) Despite the growing demand and tremendous opportunities in the job market, cybersecurity remains an area where there is significant shortage of skilled professionals regionally, nationally and internationally. Even worse, women's representation in this male-dominated field of security is alarmingly low. Through the WiCyS community and activities we expect to raise awareness about the importance and nature of cybersecurity career. We hope to generate interest among students to consider cybersecurity as a viable and promising career option
Automotive Cyber Security Summit (Detroit, Michigan, USA, March 30 - April 1, 2015) The debut Automotive Cyber Security Summit will bring together CTOs, CSOs, Engineers and IT professionals from GM, KIA, Nissan, Bosch, Qualcomm and more for three days of case studies, workshops, panel discussions and networking sessions
Insider Threat Symposium & Expo (Laurel, Maryland, USA, March 31, 2015) The National Insider Threat Special Interest Group (NITSIG) announced that it will hold FREE 1 day Insider Threat Symposium & Expo (ITS&E) on March 31, 2015 in Laurel, Maryland. The symposium is exclusively focused on insider threat awareness, insider threat program development and implementation and insider threat risk mitigation.The ITS&E will provide attendees with access to a broad network of security professionals to collaborate with on insider threat risks, insider threat detection, insider threat risk mitigation strategies and insider threat program development, implementation and management. The expo will include vendors that have proven technologies and services for insider threat risk mitigation
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Nationwide Investigations & Security, Inc. provides security services throughout Biloxi and southern Mississippi. Whether security services are needed in Biloxi, Gulfport, Pascagoula, or elsewhere in southern Mississippi, don't hesitate to contact us at 228-273-0144.
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Security guards in our employ have experience providing security for a multitude of facilities and situational environments. We've been called upon to provide security officers for schools, to participate in active shooter prevention, retail establishments, sporting events, special events, concerts (crowd control), parking lots and parking garages, properties & restricted areas, industrial environments, construction sites, office buildings, and residential living communities.
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We rarely pay attention to the people standing guard in our workplaces, companies, apartments or social amenities. Most employees probably don't even know the name of that man they have been passing for the last five years as they move to their workstations. To such employees, a guard could be seen as just another person on the payroll that has to work to get their paycheck at the end of the month. Still, the security guard could be the only person who dares to save the lives of the staff when disaster strikes at the workplace at a time that everyone else scurries to safety.
Security Guards Offer Numerous Benefits
People have second thoughts about committing a crime when they spot a security guard in the area. Paranoia could also help to deter crime when a person thinks the guard is watching even when he is preoccupied elsewhere. However, there are those who have guts and will attempt to vandalize the premises or steal a product displayed for sale. However with the security guard always on the lookout for such people, they put your business in a position to immediately respond to various incidents which will mitigate potential damages.
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It is common to hear of a child getting lost in the mall or amusement park. While the parents frantically search for their child, security guards will most likely be the first to find him or her stranded and announce their custody of the lost child on the public address system to make it easier for the parents to recover them.
Moreover, how many times have customers visited a building and wandered around looking for a specific office? Usually, the first person they will turn to for help is the security guard who will provide directions to help them out.
Security guards don't just look good in uniform; a company can use them to enhance its corporate image. Besides, a security guard in uniform who practices great communal works such as helping an old woman cross the road will do wonders for the reputation of your business. With a consciously-uniformed security guard, people will immediately associate such good deeds with the company.
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Active shootouts are rare in Atlanta but still, they happen even in public places. In May 2018, there was a shooting incident near Mount Zion High School in Clayton which resulted in injuries to one woman and the death of another. Other incidents spanning from 2017 to 1999 include the shooting of a boy at Price Middle School, the killing of a man on the Savannah State University Campus and many more.
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Determining whether or not to hire armed or unarmed security guards can be a tough decision. However, whether or not to prefer armed security guards depends on numerous factors which we've outlined below.
Propensity for Violence
Companies that have a past of violent outbreaks such as bars or nightclubs should employ an armed security guard. Also, some neighborhoods in Atlanta, GA are dangerous with the likelihood of people falling victim to violence being very high. Therefore operating a business in areas similar to Carter Street or Marietta Street should encourage a business owner to hire an armed security guard for preparedness' sake. However, it is good to note that the sight of a gun could provoke violence hence keeping the firearms out of the public eye is may be advisable.
Type of Enterprise
To survive economically, businesses that deal in valuable goods must protect their products at all costs. A jewelry business or an art gallery may have millions of dollars in inventory, and an armed security guard will keep those valuables safe.
Armed security guards must pass two tests, firing range and written, with a minimum score of 80%. A business planning on having the guard carry a shotgun or other concealed weapon has to make a special request which details the intended duties of the guard and reasonable justification for certain firearms.
Unarmed Security Guards
Sometimes, businesses can remain relatively safe without the brandishment of weaponry or the need for lethal force. Some of the reasons that should motivate the hiring of an unarmed security officer include liability mitigation and budget controls.
Budget Limitations
In Atlanta, GA, an armed guard's annual salary averages at $38,000 while an unarmed guard's salary is around $25,000 per year. Therefore, a business that does not have much disposable income may have to make do with an unarmed guard. Besides, other costs such as insurance accompany armed guards and can take a toll on a business's budget.
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There are instances in which a master is liable for the actions of the servant. Therefore if an armed guard causes death or injury on the premises, the owner of the business can be held responsible. Firms that prefer to limit their exposure to such risks should employ unarmed guards to keep watch and should be provided with adequate communication tools should they need the assistance of local law enforcement.
Given the many benefits that businesses enjoy with trained security staff on site, any investment in safety is a worthy one that may save lives. From active shooter defense to ensuring the safety and protection of employees, customers, property, and the general public, the presence of security guards promulgates a stable and safe environment. If you have questions about hiring armed or unarmed security guards in Atlanta, GA, contact Nationwide Investigations & Security, Inc. today by calling us at 678-568-2257.
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Punjab polls: No party sure about its fortunes in this three-cornered contest
It is for the first time that Punjab's politics is witnessing a three-horse race that officially began on January 4 after the EC announced a single-phase election for the 117 assembly seats in this border state.
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It is for the first time that Punjab's politics is witnessing a three-horse race that officially began on January 4 after the EC announced a single-phase election for the 117 assembly seats in this border state.(HT Photo)
Punjab is set for a three-cornered tussle with the Congress vying with Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) to dethrone the incumbent Shiromani Akali Dal-Bharatiya Janata Party (SAD-BJP) combine that is in power since March 2007.
Despite a visible anti-SAD wave sweeping across Punjab no party seems surefooted.
The fate of the Congress' race for power after 10 years of political exile and the determined bid of the AAP to rule Punjab after Delhi will be decided by near 2 crore voters of the border state on Saturday.
There are 1,145 candidates, including independents, in the fray.
The Election Commission (EC) has put in place elaborate security arrangements across 22,600 polling stations where voting will begin at 8am and end at 5pm. The polling will be held under the vigil of about 500 companies or 36,000 soldiers of paramilitary forces and over 60,000 Punjab police personnel.
There are indications that a tough contest is on the cards among Congress, AAP and SAD-BJP in the 69 seats of Malwa region. The fight in 23 seats of Doaba and 25 segments of Majha is between Congress and SAD-BJP, barring a few seats where AAP is in the reckoning.
In the 2012 assembly elections, the Congress' vote share was 40.09%, SAD fetched 34.73% votes, while BJP 7.18% and the rest went to others. Congress won 9 seats in Majha, SAD 11 and BJP 5, while in Doaba Congress won 6, SAD 11, BJP 5 and independent 1. In Malwa, Congress tally was 31 seats, SAD 34, BJP 2 and independent 2.
In the outgoing House, the SAD had 60 MLAs, Congress 42, BJP 12, and three independents.
Political pundits say the AAP and the nearly 10 key Congress rebels, who will eat into the anti-incumbency vote, are a major problem for the Congress in its bid to form the government.
Aam Aadmi Party national convener and Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal during a rally at Shahkot in Jalandhar for the Punjab assembly elections on Wednesday ( PTI )
During the four-week election campaign, political parties used all management tricks to shore up the fortunes of their respective candidates.
The SAD-BJP pulled out all the stops much before the code of conduct came into force by opening its coffers to dole out sops to every section of voters and blunt the anti-incumbency tone with the elusive hope to score a hat-trick.
The Congress and AAP tried to give SAD-BJP run for its money in the populism game and announced a plethora of freebies.
Palpable anti-incumbency, Panthic anger over incidents of sacrilege of the Guru Granth Sahib, business interests, and dynastic politic were the key issues the Congress and AAP raised to the hilt to demolish the SAD. And the SAD's much-touted development plank failed to take off.
While the Congress led by Captain Amarinder Singh launched a high-octane campaign, Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal spearheaded his 'broom's assault.
Shiromani Akali Dal president Sukhbir Singh Badal addressing an election rally at Grain Market Budhlada on Tuesday. ( PTI )
SAD chief Sukhbir Singh Badal led the party's campaign with dogged determination and the tireless party patron Parkash Singh Badal, who also came under a shoe attack, were the prime vote catchers for the party.
Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi and Prime Minister Narendra Modi also campaigned aggressively. The campaigning saw all players getting locked in a spiteful verbal duel and sparing no opportunity to trade charges and counter-charges.
The nagging suspense - or the question who will be next Punjab CM - will be clear on March 11, the day the verdict will be declared.
When Navjot Sidhu went for thanksgiving to Amritsar: From riding a Bullet to dancing the bhangra
A govt house for Mr Badal, free of cost from new CM Amarinder Singh as 'goodwill gesture'!
Punjab polls: Badal vs Capt, Lambi heads for mother of all battles
Punjab politicians get wheels, rev up on Harley bikes, Toyota SUVs, tractors
Punjab election: Drugs, despair and decline fuel demand for change in state
1 lakh security personnel deployed for Punjab polls


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"Food is the ultimate connector of people, and an amazing tool to help make lives better" says Chauniqua Major, founder and Culinary Connector of Good Through Food. The new Orlando-based organization strives to impact the world through food-related efforts. Their first initiative, Project 001, launched this month to aid victims of the recent Louisiana floods.
Project 001's aim is to help the people affected by the Louisiana floods which devastated the area. Sadly, this past August, 7.1 trillion gallons of water fell on Louisiana. 13 lives were lost, and more than 140,000 homes destroyed. The devastation impacted Major, a local public relations manager, blogger and entrepreneur. "God moved me to truly utilize my heart for giving, knowledge of food and accessibility to cool brands around the world to be a blessing in our community and afar" stated Major.
From October 24-31, 2016, local Orlando restaurants are joining the mission by creating Louisiana-inspired dishes, drinks or desserts. Proceeds from sales, from 25-100%, will be donated to Baton Rouge Area Foundation. The Louisiana-based charity seeks to assist South Louisiana residents which make up the majority of the 30,000 people who were displaced from their homes.
As a consumer, all you have to do is get your family and friends together and go dine at the participating restaurants listed below. Enjoy these scrumptious dishes, from beignets to gumbo, and help spread the word by sharing photos of your dishes on Instagram using hashtag #GoodThroughFood.
^ Tapa Toro Tapas Bar & Paella Pit: the Spanish favorite, located in the I-Drive 360 Complex, is serving Churro Bread Pudding.
^ Taverna Opa: the high-energy Mediterranean eatery in Pointe Orlando offers their version of Greek beignets, Loukoumades.
^ P is for Pie: the haven for pie-lovers in Central Florida located in the Audubon Garden district, is offering the "P is for Pecan Caramel Hand Pie and Coffee" combo.
^ Collette's Clean Eats: the Longwood eatery for busy foodies offers local, from scratch meals for pick up and delivery. Order their hearty Shrimp, Crab & Andouille Sausage Gumbo this week.
Food always brings people together. With this initiative, Good Through Food makes these gatherings even more impactful and memorable.
Where will you eat to do "Good Through Food"?


The Scion brand was only introduced in 2003, as part of the Toyota Company, and while the firm is no longer producing vehicles there are plenty of Scion cars still on the road in North America. The company developed a strong reputation in a short period of time and this was reflected in the number of motorists who can be found driving a Scion vehicle.
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how to use rechargeable lithium ion battery pack with your system is a question.
take 14.8v 3000mah lithium ion battery pack for example, this is a well composed lithium ion battery pack with proper protection parameter inside.
because 14.8v lithium ion battery has a protection voltage range from 12v to 16.8v. any voltage higher than this 16.8v or low voltage than 12v, will make battery stop of working. that is, if you take 2pcs such 14.8v lithium ion battery pack for your system 30v, so you need a charging voltage about 33.6v, however, this is to much than the highest voltage of 14.8v lithium ion battery pack, so battery will stop working.
Question: Can I remove your protection?
Answer: yes, it is one of the solution.
Question: how to use your battery to serve our 30v system?
Answer: because lithium ion battery is very active. we need BMS protection circuit to make sure battery is working in safe. 30v system can have a BMS protection especially design for 30v.
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<?php
 defined('BASEPATH') OR exit('No direct script access allowed');

class Inicio extends CI_Controller {

	public function index()
	{
          if($this->input->post('enviar'))
          {
            $this->load->helper(array('form'));
            $this->load->library('form_validation');
	   //$this->form_validation->set_rules('nombre','Nombre','trim|required');
            $this->form_validation->set_rules('g-recaptcha-response','Captcha','callback_recaptcha');
		if($this->form_validation->run()==TRUE)
		{     //AQUI ENTRA AL INICIO
                   $data = array();
                   $data['captchaexito'] = "Mensaje enviado correctamente...";
		   print $this->load->view('index',$data,true);
                }
		elseif($this->form_validation->run()==FALSE)
		{ $data = array();
	          $data['captchamsn'] = "Si no eres un robot, completa el captcha por favor.";
                  print $this->load->view('index',$data,true);

		}
          }else
                 {
                   $this->load->view('index');
                 }

	}

	public function recaptcha($str='')
	{
		$google_url="https://www.google.com/recaptcha/api/siteverify";
		$secret='6LfViQ4UAAAAALHt_V2D88o_Qr-B3gsSw5DmkeBq';
		$ip=$_SERVER['REMOTE_ADDR'];
		$url=$google_url."?secret=".$secret."&response=".$str."&remoteip=".$ip;
		$curl = curl_init();
		curl_setopt($curl, CURLOPT_URL, $url);
		curl_setopt($curl, CURLOPT_RETURNTRANSFER, 1);
		curl_setopt($curl, CURLOPT_TIMEOUT, 10);
		curl_setopt($curl, CURLOPT_USERAGENT, "Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 6.1; en-US; rv:1.9.2.16) Gecko/20110319 Firefox/3.6.16");
		$res = curl_exec($curl);
		curl_close($curl);
		$res= json_decode($res, true);
		//reCaptcha success check
		if($res['success'])
		{
			$nombre = $this->input->post('nombre');
		        $email = $this->input->post('email');
		        $mensaje = $this->input->post('mensaje');

			//$WAGLOBAL_Email_Server = "" ;
			ini_set('SMTP','servidor3336.tl.controladordns.com');
			ini_set('smtp_port','465');
			  // Email
			  $to = 'atencion@somostalentos.com';
			  $subject = 'CONTACTO';
			  $headers = 'From: '.$_REQUEST['email'];
			  // Mensaje
			  $message = 'Mensaje de '.$_REQUEST['nombre'].'('.$_REQUEST['email'].') '."\n\n";
			  $message .= $_REQUEST['mensaje'];
			  // Enviar
			  $retval = @mail($to, $subject, $message, $headers);

			  if( $retval == true )
			  {
                            return true;

			  }
			  else
			  {
                             return false;
  			  }
		}
		else
		{
                   return false;
		}
	}

}


This past weekend I had an interesting conversation with an art gallery owner. He was excited about a new artist he'd recently taken on. This artist has an innovative approach to picture making. He is a photographer with extensive training in computer graphics programs.
His method is to photograph a subject with a digital camera, download the picture information to his computer, and make the colour separations. This is easily done in many graphics programs, Photoshop for example. Then he edits (fades, darkens, alters colour, tone, texture, etc) for each of the separations. This can all easily be done with the click of a mouse. Lastly using a very precise printing technique called giclee, he prints the result on canvas. The resulting image is beautiful. It is derived from a photograph, but a photograph with colours you will never see in nature.
Now here's the catch. Because he reproduces the image with printing ink rather than photographic developer, and prints directly from his digital colour separations, he describes the result as an original print. Technically it is. The distinction between a mere reproduction and an original print is that the reproduction is derived from original art, for example a watercolour, an oil painting or a photograph. In an original print, the image making takes place in the printing process itself. The print is the original artwork.
But in any traditional print making process the artist uses his (her) hands. His vision is realized according to the extent of his manual dexterity. With the advent of computers we are in a new age. No longer need humans be dextrous. The need for opposable thumbs has disappeared.
What appendage will go next? Will future generations be routinely conceived in test tubes? Arthur C. Clark in his science fiction novel A Space Odyssey 2001 carries this idea to its ultimate conclusion. He speculates that humankind's final destiny is to lose our animal bodies altogether and merge with the universe as shear intellect. When we lose our animal nature, our sexual awareness, our desire for social contact, our mortality, we lose passion, humor, curiosity, love.
Our opposable thumbs were a factor in developing our enlarged brains and with it our heightened awareness. It is our dextrous hands that allow us a sense of fulfillment in craftsmanship and artistry. They keep alive the desire to touch, to communicate directly. In short they contribute to our ability to be human.


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Wildfires Followed by Severe Rain Will Become More Common
Graphics show how the two weather extremes will more often pair up
By Clara Moskowitz, Jen Christiansen on July 1, 2022
Credit: Jen Christiansen
Climate change tends to bring out the worst in the weather, be it extreme cold or heat, rain or fire. A new study found that the warming atmosphere increases the likelihood that a wildfire in the Western U.S. will be followed by intense rainfall. This confluence of events raises the risk of landslides and flash floods.
"Once you've had a wildfire burn through, you kill off all the vegetation, and you don't have any root structures there holding the soil in place, so it's a lot more vulnerable," says University of California, Santa Barbara, climate scientist Samantha Stevenson, who was a co-author on the study.
The fires aren't causing the storms, but the same rising temperatures that lead fires to become more severe allow the atmosphere to carry more moisture, causing rain events to dump more water quickly. "We're talking about superstrong rainstorms, the 99.9th percentile," Stevenson says.
Credit: Jen Christiansen; Source: "Climate Change Increases Risk of Extreme Rainfall following Wildfire in the Western United States," by Danielle Touma et al., in Science Advances, Vol. 8, No. 13; April 1, 2022 (data)
This article was originally published with the title "Wild Weather" in Scientific American 327, 1, 80 (July 2022)
Clara Moskowitz is Scientific American's senior editor covering space and physics. She has a bachelor's degree in astronomy and physics from Wesleyan University and a graduate degree in science journalism from the University of California, Santa Cruz. Follow Moskowitz on Twitter @ClaraMoskowitz Credit: Nick Higgins
Recent Articles by Clara Moskowitz
All the Gold in the Universe Was (Likely) Created This Way
The Best of JWST's Cosmic Portraits
6 Marvelous Math Stories from 2022
Jen Christiansen is senior graphics editor at Scientific American. Follow Christiansen on Twitter @ChristiansenJen
Recent Articles by Jen Christiansen
Are the James Webb Space Telescope's Pictures 'Real'?
How the Ocean Sustains Complex Life
COVID's Uneven Toll Captured in Data


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A Tribute
Recognition Luncheon
Clinicopathological Conference
Annual Crab Feast
Dean's Brunch
Reuion Class Parties
Medical Alumni Board
Ronald Goldner, '65
Martin I. Passen, '90
Otha Myles, '98
Nelson H. Goldberg, '73
Tamara Burgunder, '00
Protagoras Cutchis, '83
Margaret A. Flowers, '90
Josh Forman, '01
Jones-Burton, '99
Alan R. Malouf, '85
Joseph P. Martinez, '98
Jerome Ross, '60
Elizabeth Tso, '79
Katherine N. Wex, '00
Welcome from the MAA President
Ronald Goldner, '65, 134th President Medical Alumni Association
The next several pages detail our 133rd Medical Alumni Reunion held last May. I'm pleased to report that more than 800 alumni, faculty, students, and friends attended the three-day event highlighted by our awards luncheon, historical clinicopathological conference, crabfeast, and class reunion parties. A span of 85 years of our medical school classes celebrated together, as first-year students from the class of 2011 mingled with Dr. Paul Schenker, a member of the class of 1926 and our oldest living graduate! It was a joyous occasion.
It is truly an honor to serve as president of the oldest independent medical alumni association in the United States. Since 1875 the MAA has served as the primary communications link between the school and its graduates as well as keeping alumni connected with each other. We do so by publishing a quarterly magazine now known as the Medicine Bulletin, hosting regional receptions, and staging an annual reunion. Our data base maintains the most up-to-date information we have on graduates, and our website (www.medicalalumni.org) is only a click away from connecting with the alumni office for all the latest updates about our association and school. The beauty of our organization is the magnitude of the volunteerism. In addition to our 14-member board, we have more than 100 alumni actively involved in the activities of the association each year. Whether it's generating ideas for upcoming issues of the Bulletin magazine as a member of the editorial board, overseeing conservation of Davidge Hall by sitting on the restoration committee, or planning for a class reunion, our alumni colleagues take great pride in upholding a standard of excellence set years ago by our predecessors. I encourage you to join us in our work for this great medical school. We're only a click away!
Ronald Goldner received his undergraduate degree from the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy in 1960. Upon receiving his MD from Maryland in 1965, he interned at Maryland General Hospital and received residency training in dermatology at Maryland. After serving for two years in the U.S. Air Force,
he returned to Maryland to open a dermatology practice with offices in Baltimore City and Westminster, Maryland. In 2007, Goldner joined the faculty at Maryland as a clinical professor and associate director
for the dermatology residency training program. He also maintains a private practice through Maryland's dermatology clinic with a special interest in contact dermatitis.
Our Medical Alumni Association
Mission: The Medical Alumni Association of the University of Maryland, Inc., in continuous operation since 1875, is an independent charitable organization dedicated to supporting the University of Maryland School of Medicine and Davidge Hall.
Structure: The board consists of five officers and nine board members. Each year more than 100 alumni participate on its seven standing committees and 13 reunion committees.
Membership: Annual dues are $85. Dues are waived for emeritus members (graduated more than 50 years or have reached 70 years of age) and newly graduated alumni, and reduced to $25 for alumni in training. Revenues support salaries for two full-time and five part-time employees, as well as general office expenses to maintain the alumni data base; produce the quarterly Medicine Bulletin magazine; stage social events for alumni and students (including the annual Reunion); administer the revolving student loan funds; and oversee conservation work on Davidge Hall and maintain its museum.
Annual Fund: The association administers the annual fund on behalf of the medical school. Gift revenues support student loans and scholarships, lectureships, professorships, capital projects—including Davidge Hall conservation—plus direct support to the various departments and unrestricted support to the dean.


Every person has the right to make health care decisions for herself; however, in some circumstances, you may not be able to communicate your desires regarding your health care choices. A living will is limited in scope and deals with specific situations, but using one does give you some say in end-of-life decisions. For example, a living will may deal with discontinuing life support at the end of a prolonged terminal illness. A living will provides you with the ability to communicate your final wishes to the medical staff when you are unable to do so.
Although Michigan healthcare institutions are not bound to follow your wishes specified in a living will, based on a Michigan court decision, there is an argument that living wills are binding in this state, according to the State Bar of Michigan. No one, however, can provide absolute assurance your wishes will be honored. Because there is no state law regarding living wills, there are no formal requirements for drafting one. However, it is advisable to title the document, "Living Will," sign it, and have two witnesses who are not family members sign it. You can also use an online document preparation website to prepare your living will.
A durable power of attorney for health care, also known as a health care proxy, is a document in which you appoint another individual to make medical treatment and personal care decisions for you. The person you appoint is called a "patient advocate." You can appoint any adult to act as your patient advocate. A living will is different than a durable power of attorney, in that the living will only expresses what you would like to happen -- it does not appoint a patient advocate to make sure it happens. You can authorize your patient advocate to withhold or withdraw food and water administered through tubes. You can also express your wishes concerning other types of care you want during a terminal illness in your health care proxy. A durable power of attorney for health care is binding in Michigan.
A DNR, or do-not-resuscitate, declaration is a specific type of advance directive. You may use this directive if you do not want anyone to attempt to resuscitate you when your breathing and heartbeat stop. Unlike a living will and durable power of attorney, most health care organizations will only use their forms for a DNR order. Before you sign a DNR order, it is best to consult with your doctor and family.
Does a Surgeon Have to Tell You to Do a Power of Attorney If You Are to Have Heart Surgery?


W Polsce Recticel działa w ramach linii biznesowej Bedding i Insulation. W Niepruszewie (ok. Poznania) firma prowadzi Biuro Sprzedaży materiałów termoizolacyjnych.
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Recticel is an international industrial group specialising in the transformation of polyurethane into innovative products and solutions which contribute to our daily comfort.


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Q: Batch Random Name Generator I have a text document full of 1000 names, with one on each line. I would like to be able to set a variable to equal one of these names chosen randomly. How would I perform this? Thank you.

A: A possible way is to count the number of lines of the text file, then to set the skip option of a for /F loop dynamically and to read a single line only:
for /F %%C in ('^< ".\textfile.txt" find /C /V ""') do set /A "COUNT=%%C"
if %COUNT% LEQ 0 (set /A "NUMBER=0") else (set /A "NUMBER=%RANDOM%%%%COUNT%")
if %NUMBER% LEQ 0 (set "SKIP=") else (set "SKIP=skip=%NUMBER%")
for /F "usebackq %SKIP% delims=" %%L in (".\textfile.txt") do (
    set "LINE=%%L"
    goto :CONT
)
:CONT
echo(%LINE%

Instead of for /F to read the line, you can also use input redirection:
for /F %%C in ('^< ".\textfile.txt" find /C /V ""') do set /A "COUNT=%%C"
if %COUNT% LEQ 0 (set /A "NUMBER=0") else (set /A "NUMBER=%RANDOM%%%%COUNT%+1")
< ".\textfile.txt" (
    for /L %%I in (1,1,%NUMBER%) do (
        set "LINE=" & set /P LINE=""
    )
)
echo(%LINE%

A: Even if this isn't strictly according to the rules, since you've provided a spec without showing any attempt to solve the problem,
@ECHO OFF
SETLOCAL
SET "sourcedir=U:\sourcedir"
SET "filename1=%sourcedir%\q44012305.txt"
:: detect number of entries in file
FOR /f %%a IN ('type "%filename1%"^|find /c /v ""') DO SET count=%%a
SET /a maxselect=(32767 / count) * count
:reselect
SET /a selection=%RANDOM%
IF %selection% geq %maxselect% GOTO reselect
SET /a selection=(selection %% count)+1
FOR /f "tokens=1*delims=[]" %%a IN (
 'type "%filename1%"^|find /n /v ""'
 ) DO IF %%a==%selection% SET "selection=%%b"
ECHO %selection%

GOTO :EOF

You would need to change the setting of sourcedir to suit your circumstances.
I used a file named q44012305.txt containing some dummy data for my testing.
First, use find to count the number of lines in the file.
Since the random-number generator ranges from 0..32767, do some gymnastics with maxselect (the calculation is performed mechanically, not optimised) so that a maximum value for the RNG is established. For instance, if there are 1,000 lines in the file, a range of 0..32767 mod 1000 has slightly more chance of yielding 0..767 than of 768..999. By limiting the range to 0..31999, the odds of any particular choice are as linear as the RNG.
Once an appropriate selection is made in the range 1..count, re-read the file, this time using find to number each line in brackets. Since delims is the brackets, %%a will acquire the line number and %%b (since two tokens are selected, 1 and * and %%b succeeds the nominated %%a) will be set to the name on the corresponding line. When %%a matches selection, set selection to the name.
(That's just my history in assembly language taking over - re-using the variable since it has an appropriate name)

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Steve Bruce confirms talks over Newcastle managerial vacancy
UK Sport | Published: Jul 13, 2019
Bruce replaced Dutchman Jos Luhukay as Owls boss in January,
Sheffield Wednesday boss Steve Bruce has confirmed he has held talks with Newcastle about succeeding Rafael Benitez as manager of his hometown club.
Bruce, 58, was quickly installed as the bookmakers favourite to replace Benitez, who departed St James' Park when his contract expired on June 30.
An angry Wednesday fan confronted Bruce on the touchline during his side's 3-1 friendly win against Lincoln at Sincil Bank on Saturday.
A good performance from Wednesday as we begin our bout of pre-season friendlies with a win #swfc
— Sheffield Wednesday (@swfc) July 13, 2019
After the match Bruce told the Sheffield Star: "Speculation is speculation. It's in the hands of the club.
"For me, at this particular moment, there is nothing really to talk about until the two clubs reach some sort of compromise.
"Look, it has happened so quickly that I have got to take stock of the situation.
"It's in the hands of both clubs and we will see what develops over the next 24 to 48 hours."
Newcastle want to appoint Bruce as their new manager as soon as possible with the start of the new Premier League season just a month away.
PA understands the two clubs spent Thursday attempting to reach an agreement over compensation with Bruce having indicated he wanted to talk to the club he supported as a boy.
The Magpies are due to depart for the Premier League Asia Trophy in China on Saturday.
News of Bruce's impending arrival has been met with a distinctly mixed response on Tyneside, with fans still angry at Benitez's exit less than impressed at his candidacy and the fact that the club had already been rejected by former boss Sam Allardyce.
Rafael Benitez departed St James' Park last month (Peter Byrne/PA)
The Owls fan who confronted Bruce at Sincil Bank was booed by his fellow supporters in the away end, who chanted 'Steve Bruce's Barmy Army'.
Bruce replaced Dutchman Jos Luhukay as Owls boss in January, three months after the former had been sacked by Villa.
UK Sport