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Q: AlarmManager with RTC_WAKEUP doesnt wake device In my project, I have a service that connects to an HTTP to see if it's online.
Everything works great, It does connect.
The problem is when my device goes to sleep.
I use the AlarmManager to trigger the check events, using RTC_WAKEUP, so that the process is run even when the screen is off...
The problem is that this is not really happening.
I created a Logging Method to see what happens behind the curtains of my app.
I log every step, writing the time it happened to see when and how things are happening.
When i set my device to sleep, and come back after a few minutes, I can see that the Alarm is triggering ONLY when I wake the device up, and not while it's sleeping.
Here is the code in which I create the alarm:
public static void AddAlarm(Context pContext, Server pServer)
{
    // Create pending with intent and server object with a helper that creates  my pending intent.
    PendingIntent pending = IntentGenerator.GetPendingIntentForAlarm(pContext,pServer.ServerId);

    // Get alarm manager
    AlarmManager alarm = (AlarmManager)pContext.getSystemService("alarm");

    // Get current time to start now.
    long startNow = new Date().getTime()-10;

    // Set repeating alarm with current time to start, and interval.
    alarm.setRepeating(AlarmManager.RTC_WAKEUP ,startNow, pServer.GetIntervalInMilliseconds(), pending);
}

And in case you are wondering how i create the pending intent:
public static Intent GetIntentForService(Context pContext, int pServerId)
{
    // Comienzo la alarma.
    Intent retVal = new Intent(pContext, ServerStatusCheckService.class);
    retVal.putExtra("SERVER_ID", pServerId);

    return retVal;
}

A: I figured the problem was my own device.
It's a Zenithink C93 tablet.
I tested the same code on a Motorola Defy and it worked perfectly.


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#include <stdio.h>
#include <stdlib.h>
#include <sys/signal.h>
#include <sys/time.h>

// The same example as the one in `signal.c`, but we're using the setitimer
// system call this time instead of alarm.

void handler(int s)
{
	if (s != SIGALRM) {
		printf("Received unhandled signal %d\n", s);
		exit(1);
	}

	printf("Alarm!\n");
	signal(SIGALRM, handler);
}

int main(int argc, char *argv[])
{
	// With this configuration, we aim to fire up the SIGALRM signal twice per
	// second.
	struct itimerval t;
	t.it_interval.tv_sec = 0;
	t.it_interval.tv_usec = 500000;
	t.it_value.tv_sec = 0;
	t.it_value.tv_usec = 500000;

	signal(SIGALRM, handler);
	setitimer(ITIMER_REAL, &t, NULL);

	for (;;) {
	}
}

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Back on Dec. 2, Tim Miles' jokes drew a chuckle.
His Nebraska basketball team was fresh off a 75-60 rout of Illinois and headed toward an 11-2 start. Dreams of gaining the school's first-ever NCAA victory were real.
Fast forward two months to Feb. 2. Illinois spanked the Cornhuskers 71-64, and the losers carried an 8-for-10 tailspin into Purdue late Saturday night. The Omaha media and the Husker Board aren't laughing at his quips, and in fact are calling for his dismissal. Next season is even more bleak than the present with team leaders James Palmer, Glynn Watson, Isaac Copeland (injured) and Tanner Borchardt concluding their eligibility.
Point is: In college basketball, the swings come at a dizzying rate. Teams change, sometimes dramatically. Rookies learn not to foul. Injuries play a major part.
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Saturday's nerve-wracking overtime defeat of Rutgers capped a stirring 3-0 homestand. What was projected as a defensive battle wound up with two teams shooting a combined 50 percent (73 of 146) and the Illini narrowly missing the 100 mark in a 99-94 result.
Coach Brad Underwood likely spoke the truth when he said: "A couple of months ago, I'm not sure we would win this game. We had no answer defensively."
No, not when Rutgers took the court with bigger, more athletic players and blasted inside for 13 layups and dunks in the first half. With the visitors leading 45-42 at halftime, the crowd of 14,099 realized that, oh my, Rutgers is on the same path of improvement as Illinois. Four talented Rutgers freshmen combined for 65 points. That's right. Rutgers' wins over Ohio State and Indiana weren't flukes.
So, in the Big Ten, the unexpected has become the norm.
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You might wonder how Kipper Nichols could rebound from five scoreless games to rack 18 against Nebraska. Don't try to figure it out.
You might see Cassius Winston's Big Ten MVP hopes dashed as Michigan State floundered with 24 turnovers. We blinked along with Tom Izzo here.
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Nevertheless, the most popular Illini in town — step aside, Lou Henson — owned the paint to the tune of 35 points in a third straight UI triumph. Bezhanishvili's scoring matched his effusive personality Saturday.
The next step is even more important. These Illini travel to Ohio State Thursday without a win in five tries on opponents' courts. That's the next step in this quest for respectability.


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The following interview is with Greek musician and activist Kostas and discusses the current music and political situation in Greece. It was conducted by Label 56 in June 0f 2012.
- Greets Kostas an d thank you for this interview. You have many great projects I am famiiar with from your blog to your musical contributions and I`d like to give you the opportunity to tell more people about them. Can you first give us an introduction and how long you have been active in this worldwide movement? Also a quick background as to what bands you have played with?
Hello Rick, thank you for this opportunity. I am involved in the movement at about 13 years. I come from Greece and I try to spread the political and musical revolution in my country and abroad. As far as the music concerned, I have played in the past in many bands, such as Pogrom, White Pride Rockers, Red.Lock, Legion Hellas, Humanity has Failed etc. Currently I sing for Straightline and my solo project is named "Mind Terrorist". I also participate in the great efforts of Skinhouse Hellas, and politically I am active in the Autonomous Nationalists of my country.
- You also run the Terra Patria music blog which is a great catalog of current and past musical productions. You give nice reviews for cd`s and also post a "Video of the Week". Can you tell us more about your blog and why you started it. You also have posted an excellent statement titled "Music Is Our Identity". Could you expand on that some?
Yes, of course. Terra Patria has been in existence for over than 5 years as a webzine. It has three main goals: mainly, especially in the first years to externalize the Hellenic scene and its bands to as many comrades abroad as possible. For sure, our political music has not the history of others, like the German, the Italian or the American one, and most of our bands are even now unknown to the people. So, that's why I started this page. Secondly, Terra Patria is here to bring everything that concerns nationalistic music to the people in Greece. Comrades in Greece must understand that except from the fact that they listen to some well known bands of the scene, there are many others behind them and the whole scene has been developed itself a lot last years. So, that's why we emphasize all the new stuff, because our music is not only 1980 stuff, but also great 2010+ melodies, sounds and of course …lyrics! Last but not least, Terra Patria wants to make sure that it truly helps the movement by not stealing the music, but promoting it. The difference is that there are so many webpages today that provide cds for everyone to download, some even post the whole discography of bands, even from todays' releases. I personally think that downloading negatively affects the efforts of the bands and the labels to develop the scene. In our webpage you can find news, videos, promotional pages, upcoming releases and concerts, and feedback from everything that is about our music, but not downloading, because we respect so much the work of everyone who loves what he makes.
Let's talk now about "Music is Our Identity" statement. It is about some clear words about the message of political music, on how it should be nowadays. It refers to its political affection, which stands against the "wannabe" character of many bands that stand at the borders of the scene and also it refers to the way of "promotion" of it to the people. "Music is not only about having fun. Its purpose is to controvert, to raise concerns, in order to highlight the Values and Principles that are important and reflect the creator. Within this framework, Hellenic bands are attempting, through lyrics and music, to put forward a different way of living and thinking that is often put on the margin. On a margin just behind the showcase of modernity and of the whole "culture" that is fostered by the New World Order to befuddle people and consciences. The notes are a means of propaganda, yet another weapon in our arsenal, thus we will continue to externalize ourselves, our thoughts, our lively revolutionary spirit. We are singing for our Motherland, for the Eternal Ideals, for Memories that do not fade over time. Because it's our Duty to keep them alive. Our music is consciously used as a weapon against commercialization and capitalism. Thus it has nothing to do with companies making profit, just as it has nothing to do with their managers, and the system of the music industry, in general; it's beyond all of that. So distribute material everywhere hand in hand. Buy cd's, promote songs through the internet and support the efforts of the Hellenic groups. This reinforces the Hellenic scene so that it can continue spreading the message…"
- The Greek music scene has really taken off in the last few years it seems. I remember 10 years ago or so the only band I was really familiar with was Iron Youth. Today there seems to be many more bands. Is the Hellenic music scene blooming now or has it always been big and is just now getting worldwide attention?
My opinion is that even now our scene is not big. Actually it was always about less than 10 active bands, but now I think that there are bands among them that make better music and write lyrics for the many people. They try to socialize their point to view, and this is very hopeful. Except from that, now we have some more "weapons". Certain methods to spread our music, a good network that connects us with the other countries, our place, the labels and of course much more experience which leads the quality. That's why now we are more "into things".
- Among the newer bands is the band "Straightline" which you noted that you sing for. I have to say this is an excellent cd on all levels. Ths sound production is top quality and it is very easy on the ears musically with a melodic yet aggressive RAC sound. It has a sound that can reach many people easily. Can you tell us more about what led to the founding of Straightline and the decisions behind writing the music and lyrics?
Thank you for your great words, we really appreciate that. Actually, the band was founded before three years so as to make music for the many people. Despite the fact that we have certain beliefs, we did not feel like making another RAC project for the nationalist people. We wanted to speak to as much people as we could reach through our sounds and lyrics. The cd came after not so hard work, because there were the first spontaneous feelings, and many fresh ideas. We wrote music and lyrics in short time, so in almost seven months we were ready to record. As for the recordings, we chose a professional studio that could give us a good production. The recordings took at about 3 months, from summer of 2010 to October. So, "Act for a new generation" came at the end of 2010 and now we have to say that it is sold out. We are very happy and proud of that because it was a total "do it yourself" release and we managed to pass the borders of the scene by taking good reviews, even from mainstream sources.
- Aside from Straightline you have a solo project coming soon called "Mind Terrorist". You are releasing this through OPOS Records (who have been releasing many great cd`s lately). How did your relation with OPOS come about and when can we expect the cd?
Yes, "Mind Terrorist" is my solo project. Αfter 4 months of recordings, "Once upon a heartbeat" will be available from OPOS Records next Monday, 4th of June. I am very satisfied, because it is a work that the people of the label liked from the very first time they listened to it, and they really make a good work with the people that they collaborate with. They give respect to the music, they know how to produce and promote a cd in all levels and of course, they make it because they love political music. So, I just sent some short rehearsals and they accepted to release the cd.
- Now for a few questions on your project: Please tell us your motivation and direction for Mind Terrorist. I assume the name is a throwback to the "thought crime" as in George Orwell`s book 1984? What inspired you to create MT? Also what are the lyrics about and what style of music do you create with this band?
Of course, there is a connection between the name and "1984″ and I have to say that I am impressed from this book and story. It is a novel that describes to us the current situation that we face. Written so many years ago, it keeps its importance, as it would be if it is going to be released tomorrow. So, Mind Terrorist, as you can see also in the front cover of the new album, is a person who feeds people with negative power and feelings. He takes life from peoples' misfortune, he controls and rules their freedom. Thoughtcrime – that you mentioned before – is the criminal act of thinking thoughts held to be unacceptable, and in this story every thought – not only action or speech – that was against the rules was a crime. That's how today governments act…
So, let's speak about the project. I felt like making a personal project because I wanted to give a certain direction to the listeners, both in music and writings. Lyrics refer to the economical crisis in Greece, so let's say that the album is thematic. The point is that I would like to speak to everyone, not only to the members of certain subcultures, and make it through a modern way that could give to our scene a certain importance. Musically, it has to do with "alternative metal", it gets crossover with influences from many kinds. I think that the sound is very familiar to everyone. The songs are 9 plus one already released in a compilation cd and there is a variety in style, from acoustic ballads to rock and metal songs. I hope that you like it.
- For people worldwide who do not know, can you say some about the financial collapse in Greece. It is true that most, if not all European governments are controlled by international banks. They all are pretty much draining economies worldwide, but Greece seems to be a bit further down the pike than other countries right now. How did this come about and what is the current situation?
You are right. Most of the economies sick today, there are many countries that have their backs on the wall. This is the situation that capitalists were afraid of some years ago. The end of the line. But I would like to start from the human's behaviour. We face the era when people have no values and no respect for their lives. They like to earn money and make life through it, and it is capitalism that takes their time. Other priorities are set aside. People now are getting so empty and greedy, wanting more and more, but they rarely give to the others sentiments like love, sympathy, solidarity, togetherness, and friendship. They tend to not appreciate a voluntary action, because capitalism destroys a no-money society and makes people like thieves who steal from one another. It is about a whole decay of humanity, I cannot describe it with more words, I am just afraid that in some years we will see terrible things. In Greece we face one part of it. Politicians who ruled the country the last 20 years destroyed every hope for a better future. They are the ones to blame because they created the situation that we try to solve today. But it is not solved, because we talk about the same political background nowadays. Nothing has changed, democracy stands on its feet, the elections prove its strength, people still wait for political parties to recover and Greece is bleeding everyday. No one from the people that guided us here has gone to jail, no one was sentenced for crimes against society and people. On the other hand, many people committed suicide last months because they had no desire to continue their lives. They had families and children but they could not pay their taxes, they did not just have the strength to face the problems. So now they are dead, and maybe their children have nowhere to live. These words are not a joke, it is the way Greece is dying nowadays. I am sure that it is not only us, it will be the turn for many other people to face such economical issues like ours. It is not only about money. It is about a whole code of values.
- I have seen there have been many riots and protests in Greece due to this. Are these attended by the majority of people or just the more radical? What has been the response from politicians and do you see any positive changes?
The majority of people in these protests are like you and me. There are common people and not members of political parties. Left parties have a strong connection with a part of them, they hold them because they have a better program and steady structures. Among these people, there are some of them who try to get the situation in a more radical way. It is not only about anarchists or nationalists. It is also about common people. People that have lost their jobs, men and women that are sick of certain politics etc. All these demonstrations and riots had the power to externalize to many other people that were afraid of expressing their ideas, to feel free to say "I am fed up, I can change it". This is something positive that develops other political parties to push further some kind of resistance. But it is negative too, because many people, as I wrote before, remain pathetic and passive, just waiting from politicians of smaller parties to solve the problems. They have to know that only themselves can push their resistance and of course, against the system and not with a system of different political colours.
- It was given to Germany "bail out" the internatonal bankers in Greece and I have seen how this has created a fued between the German people and the Greek country. I think if people look through the smoke they will see that this is nothing more than international banks stealing money from Europe as a whole. It is also a divide and conquer strategy pitting one European country against another. Is there anything you would like to say on this?
We are not against German people. It would be a disaster. I know that the common people in Germany think that we are some kind of "poor thieves" or lazy people. I have to say to them that we work much more from others, even from them. But there are also many people who know that Merkel and these fucking politicians from Germany want to separate two countries and their people. The problem is not the people, the problem is the bankers, the politicians, the democracy, the new world order and the globalisation. Everyone has to know that in reality, not a single penny goes to Greece! The money goes to the banks. We are witness to an ongoing raid by banks of the taxpayers of EU member countries. It is not normal to think that we – as Greek people – want the money of Germany. We want our freedom, the same freedom that many German people want for their lives.
- There was a story that set off anti immigrant attacks a few years ago when a man was stabbed and killed while going to the hospital to see his wife give birth. What is the immigration like in Greece and how has this affected the country?
Yes, it was about a sad story that proves that immigration kills the diversity and all its values and principles. I am from the people who believe that an immigrant is like a victim, he is not the problem himself. The problem is the globalisation, which leads poor people to other countries to find a better future. This is my point of view. These countries cannot afford them because they are something strange, something that holds different history, different racial background, culture and behaviour. They are more close to crimes, they steal to survive and act like gangs. Greece – especially Athens – has many problems. These people have become a ghetto in the historical center of the city, they push Greek people to leave their shops, their homes etc. Politicians do not take measures against these issues and more and more greek people become victims of murders like the one that you mentioned above. We cannot handle them anymore.
- To circle back around to the music, you mentioned your involvement with Skinhouse Hellas. Can you tell everyone what Skinhouse is and what you guys are doing?
Skinhouse Crew is about a group of nationalists who are gathered to spread the message of their thoughts and beliefs through political music. But Skinhouse Hellas is not only that. Skinhouse exists for over than 5 years with many actions to present, not only as far as music concerned. Now in Skinhouse there is the bar for everyone who wants to take his beer there, the recording studio, the label "S-Crew Records", the gym, the place where we can make a political event or watch a movie. It is a multiarea. If we talk about concerts, at Skinhouse many events took place until now and several bands played these 5 years of its existence. To name those who joined from abroad: Brutal Attack, Kommando Skin, PWA, Faustrecht, Mistreat, Before The War, Vinland Warriors, Fear Rains Down, Kill Baby Kill!, Sleipnir, Steelcapped Strength, Bully Boys, Legittima Offesa, Short Cropped, Moshpit, Razor, Civico, Les Vilains, Whitelaw…
- What shows do you have coming up and what are some of your best shows of past?
At the end of May we had a great concert with No Prisoner and Green Arrows from Italy, you guys have to see them live. They kick ass and they are really good people too. We have not something "on schedule" for the future, we will just take a rest for the summer and then we will see. As for my personal best shows? Surely Moshpit, No Prisoner and Green Arrows, Kommando Skin, PWA, Timebombs and The 4 Aces, Brutal Attack and Bully Boys.
- You also post updates on Terra Patria for Autonomous Radio. I know this is very popular in Europe but since I am limited to the English language I have never listened much. Can you tell us some more about that and your participation?
Of course. Autonomo Radio was founded from Autonomous people from Central Greece before 2 years as an alternative method against the mass media propaganda. Currently we have 6 radio shows, every day except from Wednesday. There is a variety of themes and music, there are shows that are more musical, and other that have to do with politics. Every show is in our native language so it is difficult for someone from abroad to hear, but we are open to anyone who wants to make a certain show in english. He has just to contact us. Personally, I make my part on Sundays, with the "Terra Patria" show, at 21.00. It is a two hours show with music from the latest albums, news about the scene and has always a second part to do with politics.
- It looks like many great things in Greece and I`m sure everyone thanks you for your efforts and great contributions. Best wishes and thank you for a great interview. Please leave some closing words for our readers.
I also follow your news and your projects, keep up the great work, so I have to say to your readers: "just support Label 56″.
One comment on "Interview With Greek Musician & Activist Kostas"
F451 on March 9, 2014 at 11:51 am said:
I´m from germany and I know, the greeks are not bad people or "poor thieves". The Problem are the corrupt and zionistic politicans in our countrys! I wish the Greek Autonomous Nationalists good luck and keep up the faith!


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HIV is the acronym for the Human Immunodeficiency Virus, which belongs to the retroviruses. The HI virus is transmitted by unprotected sex as well as by sharing syringes and needles used for consuming drugs. It can also be transmitted during pregnancy from the mother to the child and later by breastfeeding. The risk of transmission during blood transfusions is also increased in countries, in which the technical standards of medical care are lower than in the high income countries.
Clinical picture
Shortly after infection the virus proliferates very strongly. This often results in mild, flu-like symptoms that generally disappear after a few weeks. As a defense reaction, the body produces antibodies that can normally be detected in blood at the latest three months following infection. Then a symptom-free phase follows that can last for months or years in which the virus continues to proliferate and damage the immune system. With further progression, non-specific symptoms of disease emerge such as colds, fever, coughs, or swellings of the lymph nodes, until finally characteristic severe infections and tumours appear. This last stage of HIV infection is termed AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome) if the criteria of the AIDS definition are met.
Thanks to medical therapies, ideally in the early stages of the disease, there is now a real chance that immune deficiency regresses or is prevented from developing. However, an HIV infection is still life-threatening if the therapies are not consistently adhered to for the rest of a patient's life.
Frequency and distribution
There are 37 million people with HIV infection or AIDS worldwide. According to recent estimates, around 16'600 HIV-infected people live in Switzerland.
In order to protect oneself against an infection one has to observe the Safer Sex rules and to avoid sharing syringes and infected needles.
Safer sex rules:
1. Use a condom for vaginal and anal sex.
2. And because everybody loves different things: do your own personalised
People who experience flu-like symptoms after a high-risk situation for HIV (after unprotected vaginal or anal sex, especially in regions of the world where HIV is widespread or with a partner from one of those regions) should seek advice from a doctor on whether an HIV test makes sense.
Those who do not experience flu-like symptoms after a high risk situation can do the Risk Check to help them better assess their situation.
In either case it would be beneficial for them to talk to their doctor about their sex life and about protection against HIV and other sexually transmitted infections.
An HIV test is also recommended as the standard of care during pregnancy.
Estimating the size of local populations of men-who-have-sex-with-men and rates of HIV and other STIs in Switzerland (PDF, 2 MB, 13.02.2019)The article includes estimates of yearly HIV diagnoses, HIV prevalence and undiagnosed/ unsuppressed HIV among MSM
Further relevant documents are available in German and French.
Safetravel: medical advice for travellers (in German or French)
Safer sex check
Swiss AIDS Federation
Ordinance of the FDHA on the notification of observations on human communicable diseases (SR 818.101.126)
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The NPHS aims to reduce the number of new infections with HIV and other STIs and to avoid consequences with an adverse effect on health. Information on the programme can be found here.
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Q: Plot functions with specific orientation I want to make a graph with more than one function. My goal is at the point that function a ends, function b start but with an angle.
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import numpy as np
import matplotlib.pyplot as plt

h = 5
l = 5
vnp1 = 3

h1 = np.arange(0, h+1, 1)

a = (vnp1*1000) * h1  / 1000

l1 = np.arange(0, l+1, 1)

b = (vnp1*1000) ** 2 * l1  / 1000

plt.plot(h1, a)

plt.plot(l1, b)

A: From what I understand, you would like the x-axis of the second function to be modified. Try this:
plt.plot(h1, a)
plt.plot(np.arange(h1[-1], h1[-1]+l+1, 1), b)

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AI & ML Cybersecurity: The Latest Battleground for Attackers & Defenders
Julien Maury
Machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI) have emerged as critical tools for dealing with the ever-growing volume and complexity of cybersecurity threats.
Machines can recognize patterns to detect malware and unusual activity better than humans and classic software. The technology also predicts potential attacks and automatically responds to threats by identifying specific trends and cycles.
Indeed, it's not uncommon to have similar incidents that generally require the same response. Instead of repeating the same procedure, sometimes manually, the system can detect the attack, report and categorize the incident, and then apply the fix automatically.
Even better, security tools like behavioral analytics can spot attacks simply by noticing anomalous activity, important technology for catching zero-day threats and adversarial attacks.
It's an excellent asset for cyber defense, but adversaries have learned to trick algorithms and even use similar technology to compromise targeted systems. It's the latest chapter in the ongoing cybersecurity arms race, with attackers and defenders locked in a never-ending struggle, each adapting to the other's innovations to try to gain an edge.
Also read: Best User and Entity Behavior Analytics (UEBA) Tools
AI vs. ML vs. Deep Learning
First, some terminology, as there are many variations of computer learning. AI is the most generic term, including all other fields.
Machine learning systems help make decisions based on collected data and self-adjust their model when detecting new patterns. ML uses experience to improve its tasks.
When you train a model for image or speech recognition, it's deep learning (DL), a subset of machine learning. The data go through several layers where hidden inputs and outputs execute predictive tasks and pass the result to the next layer, making the processing chain a complex structure, hence the word "deep." Deep learning thus can be seen as a particular set of techniques of machine learning.
ML for Cyber Defense
The most common ML security approach is the regression technique, also known as the prediction. In this approach, defenders can use existing data to detect fraud and malware.
Statistical analysis on large datasets allows the ability to predict a computer's behavior and anticipate actions that haven't even been programmed.
Increasingly, popular tools such as Microsoft's Windows Defender use this approach to identify and catch threats. Even some of the top consumer antivirus tools have begun to add machine learning-based detection.
It's not uncommon for security information and event management (SIEM) to include ML modules to detect network vulnerabilities and respond automatically.
Behavior analytics, often called UEBA for user and entity behavior analytics, is one of the more promising security applications of machine learning. UEBA tools look for new or unexpected network activity for detecting threats. Such tools can be particularly helpful for defending against zero-day, or previously unknown, threats.
More pragmatically, security teams can use ML to have a proactive defense for various threats such as:
Spam prevention
DDoS (distributed denial of service) mitigation
Intrusion and malware detection
Logs analysis to find trends and patterns
Vulnerabilities check
Botnet detection and containment
ML Can Escalate Attacks Dramatically
The threat landscape is constantly evolving. Most security specialists agree that more and more cybercriminals use ML to generate sophisticated attacks, evade detection, and bypass classic defenses.
CAPTCHA is no longer complex enough
CAPTCHA, for example, are quick challenges that invite users to solve elementary math operations (or copy/paste a series of random letters and numbers), which is supposed to be trivial for humans but extremely difficult for robots.
However, models are now remarkably efficient in solving such operations. Even if developers have been trying to make CAPTCHA ever more challenging to recognize and crack, it's now a losing game for defenders, even for big platforms such as Amazon.
ML automates brute force attacks
Another black hat use of ML is for brute force attacks. Hackers can now generate accurate password lists automatically and even customize them according to a specific set of data (e.g., the targeted user's info), significantly increasing the chances of success.
Defenders can no longer fight attacks with classic defenses, and it's especially true with phishing campaigns.
New kinds of Phishing attacks
Phishing attacks are a traditional but efficient way to compromise a network. For years, attackers have manually collected information about their target to send them scams (e.g., malicious links) by email or social media messages using techniques like spoofing and social engineering.
ML can automate the whole process. For example, attackers can scrape the target's profile on any social platform and generate phishing automatically.
It's way faster than manual phishing, so more users can be targeted. In addition, attackers can customize the phishing with the user's data and, thus, make it more credible.
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Adversaries can fool algorithms
One of the most dangerous situations in cybersecurity is the false impression of safety. With the ability for hackers to fool DL recognition algorithms, AI defenses are no longer immune to attacks.
For example, by adding or removing a few details in medical images, researchers have successfully duped ML programs that check medical images for evidence of cancer, making the correct diagnosis hard and perhaps impossible for both machines and humans.
Considering hackers are increasingly targeting healthcare networks, that's a huge concern.
More generally, algorithm hacking is skyrocketing. Whether it's bots faking online engagement, consumers messing with algorithms for personal benefits, or fake companies trying to top legitimate businesses in listings, the risks are high and growing.
This never-ending arms race places a lot of stress on cybersecurity pros. About the only good news is quantum computing is a few years from reaching its threat potential.
Keep Humans in the Loop
ML still requires human supervision for certain aspects, such as reducing noise (irrelevant data) or limiting false-positives. Inaccurately calibrated models can lead to lots of false-positive results, and, in the worst-case scenario, the system can even take noise as a pattern and align the model with it.
To train your models, you will likely need third-party libraries from trustworthy vendors. Moreover, you will need to inspect training data regularly as a preventative measure against attacks such as poisoning, which may introduce multiple changes in classifications and divert the original model.
Your model needs to consider as many outcomes as possible to be efficient, but you should focus on quality over quantity. Having large datasets is not enough. Data must be associated with a relevant context and labeled, and for now, only humans can handle that costly critical step.
ML Introduces New Risks and Opportunities
As we've seen, there's a massive risk of algorithm hacking and data poisoning these days, but there are other risks you should know.
Hackers can use free, open-source libraries such as stylegan2 (and many more) to generate fake human faces to create fake accounts with a pretty realistic profile picture. Even if other algorithms can spot artifacts in those counterfeit images, not all platforms run this verification.
Another problem is when the ML system is operating online. Indeed, it's best if you can train your model offline, as attackers can potentially mess with ML systems connected to the Internet, misleading them with wrong inputs, for example.
However, the biggest concern could be privacy. Many companies have shared their users' data with various third-party companies and developers for years, exposing them to data brokers and threat actors. It's a significant risk for a business and its reputation if hackers manage to extract that data.
There are very few initiatives to make ML privacy-compliant and anonymize users' data, but federated learning seems promising. Instead of uploading all datasets to one big server, this approach trains an algorithm across multiple servers with local datasets without sharing the precious data.
Each local instance trains its model on its dataset. Only trained models are sent to update a global model. It will take new thinking like that to reduce cyber risk in the AI age.
AI Joins the Cybersecurity Arms Race
AI and ML have joined the cybersecurity arms race, where attackers and defenders are locked in a never-ending battle for technical and tactical superiority. The role of a cybersecurity pro requires constant vigilance and ongoing learning, in addition to advanced tools capable of responding to ever-changing threats.
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What is Cybersecurity Risk Management?
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Julien Maury is a backend developer, a mentor and a technical writer. He loves sharing his knowledge and learning new concepts.
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WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) today announced more than $62 million to help more than 9,000 homeless veterans find permanent supportive housing. The rental assistance announced today is provided through the HUD-Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (HUD-VASH) Program which combines rental assistance from HUD with case management and clinical services provided by VA.
HUD is awarding $57 million to support 8,276 Tenant-Based Vouchers for rental units in the private market, and $5 million for 730 Project-Based Vouchers (PBV) for existing units or new construction in specific developments.
HUD-VASH is an important part of the Obama Administration's efforts to provide critical housing and services to veterans experiencing homelessness that also includes HUD's Continuum of Care program as well as VA's Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF).
Last month, HUD, VA and USICH released a new national estimate of veteran homelessness in the United States. In January of 2013, thousands of cities and counties across the country reported 49,933 homeless veterans, a decline of 33 percent (or 24,837 people) since 2010. This includes a nearly 40 percent drop in the number of unsheltered veterans sleeping on the street.
Since 2008, more than 59,000 vouchers have been awarded and over 74,000 homeless veterans have been served through the HUD-VASH program. Rental assistance and support services provided through HUD-VASH are a critical resource for local communities in ending homelessness among our nation's veterans.
Additionally, Opening Doors: Federal Strategic Plan to Prevent and End Homelessness serves as a roadmap for how the federal government will work with state and local communities to confront the root causes of homelessness, especially among former servicemen and women. As evidence of that commitment, President Obama has asked for an additional $75 million for HUD-VASH vouchers to serve veterans experiencing homelessness in his fiscal year 2015 budget request to Congress.
In the HUD-VASH program, VA Medical Centers (VAMCs) assess veterans experiencing homelessness before referring them to local housing agencies for these vouchers. Decisions are based on a variety of factors, most importantly the duration of homelessness and the need for longer term, more intensive support in obtaining and maintaining permanent housing. The HUD-VASH program includes both the rental assistance the voucher provides and the comprehensive case management that VAMC staff offers.
Veterans participating in the HUD-VASH program rent privately owned housing and generally contribute no more than 30 percent of their income toward rent. VA offers eligible homeless veterans clinical and supportive services through its medical centers across the U.S., Guam and Puerto Rico.


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New world poetics of place: along the Oregon Trail and in the National Museum of Australia
Deborah Bird Rose
Rethinking settler colonialism
history and memory in Australia, Canada, Aotearoa New Zealand and South Africa
Annie E Coombes
Studies in imperialism
Rose, D. B. (2006). New world poetics of place: along the Oregon Trail and in the National Museum of Australia. In A. E. Coombes (Ed.), Rethinking settler colonialism: history and memory in Australia, Canada, Aotearoa New Zealand and South Africa (pp. 228-244). (Studies in imperialism). Manchester University Press.
Rose, Deborah Bird. / New world poetics of place : along the Oregon Trail and in the National Museum of Australia. Rethinking settler colonialism: history and memory in Australia, Canada, Aotearoa New Zealand and South Africa. editor / Annie E Coombes. Manchester : Manchester University Press, 2006. pp. 228-244 (Studies in imperialism).
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SSAA Queensland operates events using International Handgun Metallic Silhouette Association (IHMSA) rules, with events for rimfire and centrefire handguns where competitors aim to knock down metal animal-shaped targets.
It's as close to hunting with a handgun in Australia as we can get.
While the sport had its origins in Mexico during the 1900s, with troops under General Pancho Villa using live animals for targets, the sport in its modern form uses metal targets and has done since its inception in the late 1960s – so no actual animals are harmed during a match!
In Handgun Metallic Silhouette, competitors shoot a handgun to knock over metal targets shaped like chickens, pigs, turkeys and rams. They are of varying shapes and sizes and are placed at ranges between 25m and 200m, depending on the calibre of the handgun being used.
The targets are placed on steel stands in groups of five and set at a variety of known distances, depending on the type/calibre of firearm to be used. The competitor has two minutes to fire at each bank of five targets.
The targets must be engaged in order from left to right with only one shot fired at each target, and the target must be knocked over to score – targets shot out of sequence are scored as a miss.
There are three official matches: Big Bore, Small Bore and Field Pistol. Each match is subdivided into categories depending on the type of handgun and the type of sight used.
Big Bore matches require the use of powerful or large-calibre centrefire handguns to knock down the almost life-sized targets, which are placed as follows: chickens at 50m, pigs at 100m, turkeys at 150m and rams at 200m. The big bore matches are broken up into several main categories for competition.
Small Bore matches require the use of rimfire handguns to knock down chickens at 25m, pigs at 50m, turkeys at 75m and rams at 100m.
The targets are scaled down to three-eighths of full size, which makes this match more difficult to shoot compared to the full-sized Big Bore match.
Small Bore is conducted using the same rules as Big Bore, except only.22 Long Rifle ammunition may be used and it must be fired as manufactured; no Magnum or hyper-velocity (Stinger etc) ammunition may be used.
There is also a 50m Rimfire match, using one-fifth-scale targets, which is popular with clubs having restricted ranges. The fifth scale targets are the same as used for rimfire rifle silhouette.
Field Pistol is a centrefire match available to clubs with a range limited to 100m. It is shot at the same distances as Small Bore. The targets for this match are scaled-down to half-size but because centrefire pistols are used they are made from much thicker steel than the Small Bore targets.
Field Pistol matches include only two categories: "Production", which requires basically stock handguns with factory sights, while "Production Any Sight" allows for stock handguns fitted with scopes, red dots or other optical sighting devices. The scope, mounts and other optical devices must be used as manufactured and unmodified, and laser sights are not permitted.
The firearms used in Field Pistol are further limited to chamber only straight-walled handgun cartridges of standard manufacture with a maximum case length of 1.29″ (32.76mm).
Also permitted are the .22 Hornet, the 25-20, the .270 Ren and the 32-20 cartridges, with .22LR and .22 Magnum also allowed.
Firearm Categories
Production category handguns are the mainstay of Handgun Metallic Silhouette. This category was introduced to allow shooters to compete on an even footing as far as equipment was concerned.
The handgun must be used complete in form, finish and mechanical function as manufactured, with few modifications allowed. In simple language money will not buy a better score by allowing someone who can afford a custom pistol to compete against someone with a standard, out of the box, pistol.
Aftermarket sights and grips may be fitted, provided they are catalogue items, available to all shooters, and can be fitted without modification to the handgun or the part. A trigger job may be performed by polishing the sear engagement surfaces of the trigger and hammer. The factory springs may be modified or replaced with aftermarket springs that are a catalogue item made specifically for that pistol.
Barrel length must not exceed 10.75″ (273mm) and the weight of the handgun, with all accessories, must not exceed 4lb (1.814 kg) unloaded.
Bolt-action handguns are not allowed in the Production category, but all other types of action including revolver, single shot and self- loaders are acceptable. Muzzle brakes or ported barrels are not allowed in this category.
The Revolver category is more or less self-explanatory, but the revolver must also meet the Production category rules, in that it must be a "Production" revolver. The handgun must be loaded with five rounds and fired as a revolver, although the same handgun may be loaded singly if later used in the Unlimited category.
The Standing category is also largely self-explanatory; the handgun must be fired from a standing, unsupported position. The firearm used for this category must also be a "Production" class handgun and may be a single-shot, revolver or self-loader. The handgun may be held with one or both hands, but with no support to the shooting arm between the wrist and shoulder.
In the Unlimited categories, the shooter's imagination and budget can practically run wild as far as handgun selection is concerned. The only restrictions affecting an Unlimited category handgun are the barrel length and sight radius limit of 15″ (381mm) and a maximum weight limit of 6lb (2.72 kg).
There is no restriction on calibre or action type, and many of the centrefire bolt-action handguns are chambered for rifle cartridges.
Muzzle brakes and ported barrels are also allowed, provided the barrel length exceeds 12 inches.
Shooting Positions
The most favoured shooting position is called "Creedmoor". In this position the shooter lays on their back with their feet toward the target. In this position the barrel/fore end may be rested against the calf of the leg and the butt may be rested against the thigh or hip. The butt may not rest on the ground, the barrel may not rest on the top of a boot – or anything similar.
No part of the shooters body may encroach into the "Danger Zone" which is defined as a 45 degree cone-shaped area extending from the muzzle in line with the bore..
A copy of the Pistol Metallic Silhouette – IHMSA rules is available here , and for more information contact discipline chair John Harding on 0428 136 527.
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France pledges $17m to Lebanon's struggling schools
A Lebanese woman takes a selfie with French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian during his visit to the Carmel Saint Joseph school in Mechref district, south of the capital Beirut, Lebanon, on Friday.
Mechref - Lebanon's schools are struggling under the weight of the country's economic crisis
Published: Fri 24 Jul 2020, 5:31 PM
France's visiting foreign minister pledged on Friday (euro)15 million ($17 million) in aid to Lebanon's schools, which are struggling under the weight of the country's major economic crisis.
Jean-Yves Le Drian said France will not let the "Lebanese youth alone" face the crisis that has hit the education sector hard.
Schools in Lebanon have let some teachers and administrators go and many face the risk of closure. Parents, struggling to pay private school fees, enrolled their children in already overcrowded public schools. The French assistance will go to a network of over 50 French and Francophone schools.
The economic crisis has impacted almost all facets of life in Lebanon, a small Mediterranean country long considered a middle-income state. Since last year, unemployment has risen and poverty deepened, as foreign currency dried up and the currency tumbled to lose more than 80 per cent of its value before the dollar.
Le Drian, who arrived here late Wednesday, said France could only help Lebanon face the crisis if Lebanese officials do their part, urging them to introduce much needed reforms.
Le Drian is the first senior Western official to visit the struggling country. In stern public messages, he urged Lebanese officials to go through with an audit of the country's central bank, reform a bloated and highly indebted electricity sector and maintain an independent judiciary.
France is the former colonial power in Lebanon and has previously organized conferences that pledged assistance to Lebanon but demanded reforms to the public sector and governance.
"Lebanon is on the verge of the abyss. But there are ways on the table to fix this," he said Friday during a visit to a school in Mechref district, south of the capital Beirut.
During this visit, he said Lebanon is on France's list of priority countries for humanitarian assistance, adding that his country already donated (euro) 50 million ($58 million), primarily to the health care sector to deal with the coronavirus challenge.
But Le Drian said Thursday the only way out of the financial and economic crisis for Lebanon is to secure a program with the International Monetary Fund. Then, France and its allies can secure assistance to Lebanon, he said.
Talks with the IMF have been bogged down in internal political disputes and struggles over who is to blame for banking losses.
Lebanon's crisis is rooted in years of mismanagement and corruption. It has deepened since the government defaulted on its sovereign debt in March, the eruption of the coronavirus pandemic and the restrictions that it brought.
Lebanon witnessed nationwide protests last October after the government, as part of efforts to introduce austerity measures, levied new taxes on messaging service WhatsApp. Protesters accused the government of mismanagement and years of corruption and eventually forced then-premier, Saad Hariri, to resign.
A new government, backed by the powerful Hezbollah group and its allies was formed in January and has since been bogged down by domestic rivalries on ways to proceed with reforms and the IMF talks.
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Finding a Luxury Oasis in Death Valley
Guest contributor *Joeann Fossland finds a true luxury oasis in Death Valley, a resort that couples the historic romance of a vintage hideaway with the pampering amenities of a luxury resort.
The Oasis at Death Valley offers a destination vacation in California that's off the beaten track, yet it's one that is accessible and bucket-list worthy: Think luxury in the midst of the starkest and most extreme desert imaginable, a contrast that delights.
Only a couple of hours from Las Vegas or four hours from Los Angeles, in no time, you can arrive at this unusual destination, a luxury oasis in Death Valley National Park.
Driest, hottest, biggest and lowest
Superlatives set this experience apart from a more ordinary upscale location:
With an annual average rainfall of just 2.4 inches, this is the Driest Place in North America.
Temperatures here have climbed to 134°, making this the Hottest Place in North America.
Right in the middle of the Biggest National Park in the Continental US, Death Valley National Park spreads over 3.3 Million Acres.
If you are yearning to play golf at Lowest Golf Course in the World at 214 ft. below sea level, the 18 hole Furnace Creek Golf Course is the answer!
Two resorts create an oasis in Death Valley
This oasis is comprised of two resorts: The luxurious Inn at Death Valley and, just a little way down the road, the family-oriented Ranch at Death Valley. The Inn will let you escape, relax and unwind for as long as you want. Or bring the whole family and let them enjoy all the activities at The Ranch for an unforgettable family reunion or multi-generational vacation.
An inviting bedroom at the Inn at Death Valley
A rich and colorful history
This hotel property, originally privately owned, was the headquarters for the 20 Mule Team. In 1927, the Inn was built by the Pacific Borax Company to lure tourists to stop on the train ride west. It quickly became a hideaway for adventurous travelers and the Hollywood elite, such as Marlon Brando, Jimmy Stewart, Bette Davis, Clark Gable and Carole Lombard. It has also been the location for many Westerns.
In their wisdom, the Pacific Coast Borax Company and the National Park Service had Death Valley declared a National Monument in 1933 so further development was limited. In 1994, it was designated as a National Park and its size expanded. Fortunately today, we can enjoy the same untrammeled beauty of Death Valley that guests did back then.
The Inn at Death Valley
The Xanterra Travel Collection has just poured $100 million dollars into revitalizing The Oasis at Death Valley. Set against a hill, with most rooms delivering stunning views of the Panamint Mountains, desert vistas, and pristine sand dunes, the AAA four-diamond property has 66 beautifully appointed rooms and 22 brand new casitas.
One of the casitas at the Oasis at Death Valley
The Inn has been completely refurbished top to bottom with new Saltillo tile floors and a new lobby, bar, library and dining room. The energy-efficient changes provide pure comfort, regardless of outside temperatures. The date gardens and lush landscaping give the feeling of being in a garden.
The elegant and spacious sleeping rooms have fireplaces, a seating area and state-of-the-art entertainment and Internet connectivity. An outside door opens to a seating area on a stone patio overlooking the vast valley.
We visited ten years ago and were anxious to see and experience the transformation. At that time, it was only open from mid-October to Mother's Day because of the oppressive heat. The energy-efficient renovations now allow year-round enjoyment. The summers attract many European visitors who delight in the insanely hot summer temperatures! They are checking those superlative items off their bucket lists (and you can too!)
A comfortable terrace area at the Inn
As we walk from our room through the tall palm trees down to the pool, melodic streams bubble beside the pathways. Surprisingly, water is everywhere. Ancient natural spring water sources the newly resurfaced pool and is always 87°. The water flows through, eliminating the need for chemicals or chlorine and then becomes part of the irrigation system.
Winding paths at the this oasis in Death Valley
On a hill below the pool, the patios of the new casitas look out over a beautiful 60,000-square-foot grassy green lawn. The epitome of privacy and luxury, each 600-square-foot casita includes a wet bar, a separate bedroom and a golf cart to navigate the grounds.
A relaxing spot beside the spring-fed pool
Down at The Ranch
The 224-room Ranch at Death Valley, about a mile further down the road, is a less expensive, more casual resort. But there's plenty going on down there, too: another spring-fed swimming pool, two more tennis courts, horseback riding, jeep rides, and the Borax Museum as well as a General Store. The famous Furnace Creek Golf Course is also located there.
A planned second phase of renovations will focus on further upgrades. All rooms will be remodeled and 80 cottage units are planned with full kitchens and laundry facilities. A classic soda fountain with burgers, shakes and ice cream are a signature piece of this phase, and old-fashioned family activities will be offered to give the kids plenty to do.
Food: Formal or Casual?
Fine dining awaits for breakfast, lunch or dinner at The Inn Dining Room. Regional flavors punctuate the menu, incorporating such tastes as cactus and pomegranates. The blue cheese stuffed dates were exceptional and the date bread was moist and flavorful. A chef's garden, expanded date groves, and the planting of citrus and pomegranate trees are part of the next renovation phase.
The Inn Bar
Adjacent to the dining room, The Oasis Lounge is filled with western art, including original paintings and bronze sculptures. In the afternoons and early evening, you can enjoy signature cocktails and a limited small plate menu while watching the sunset.
If you are channeling the movie stars of the last century, you may want to lounge in a cabana and order from The Inn Pool Cafe. The menu features sandwiches, wraps, salads, sides, and, of course, assorted beverages.
For more casual dining at the Ranch, the Ranch 1849 Buffet is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The breakfast menu features entrees, breakfast meats, and a cold selection of baked goods and assorted fruits. At lunch, there's a make-your-own sandwich station, soup and salad stations, and assorted pizzas. For dinner, you'll enjoy a full salad bar, a carving station and assorted desserts.
Last Kind Words Saloon has been completely updated to bring the old west alive. Hang out at the bar and enjoy local draught beers or choose from a large selection of wines and whiskeys. If you are hungry, the menu includes everything from a 36-ounce tomahawk ribeye to wild Alaskan salmon to featured game of the day.
The bar and grill fare at 19th Hole at The Furnace Creek Golf Course is perfect after your golf game for burgers and brew.
The Sky: Sunsets and stars
Sunset in Death Valley
We soaked in the spectacular, psychedelic sunset from our terrace, enjoying drinking down a glass of wine. And soon after the colors faded, the thousands of stars appeared. Death Valley is a Dark Sky Nation Park, making for exceptional star-gazing.
The Inn at Death Valley strikes a perfect balance between the historic romance of a vintage hideaway and the pampering amenities you'd expect from a contemporary luxury resort.
What else is there to do at this oasis in Death Valley?
Do you want to unwind and relax or take advantage of the National Park or both? You have plenty of choices:
Float in the pool. The tension in your body will dissolve.
Enjoy one of the cabanas enjoying snacks and drinks from the Inn Pool Cafe, channeling the historic movie stars.
Beside the pool, the new sauna and Spa offer head to toe pampering.
For the active and adventurous:
Play on the beautiful tennis courts at the Inn.
Take advantage of the small fitness center next to the pool.
There are nearby trails for hiking; if you like rock climbing, you'll find incredible natural wonders; and the surrounding roads are mostly flat, making bicycling easy and fun.
Horseback Rides and Jeep Tours are a fun and less strenuous way to see the Park.
And then, there is golf!
Joeann Fossland
*Joeann Fossland was bitten by the travel bug years ago and has traveled to 30 countries, four continents and dozens of beaches. A baby-boomer and free spirit, she loves exploring the road less traveled. Check out her blog, Joeanns View and follow her on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. She is a member of the International Travel Writers and Photographers Alliance (ITWPA).
All photo credits (except for lead photo): Joeann Fossland
Disclosure: The author received a media discount but any opinions expressed in this post are her own.
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You read my mind! I have been wanting to go to Death Valley. I had no idea there were accommodations that would suit my discerning tastes! This hotel looks so inviting and I love the history. Thanks so much for the lovely details.
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Kenney Arocha and his son, Adriel, who successfully argued in 2009 for a religious exemption from the Needville school district dress code because Adriel's braids were an expression of his Native American faith. Courtesy ACLU of Texas.
HOUSTON - Twelve years after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled on a landmark Texas religious-freedom case, a new report concludes that a surprising number of Texas school personnel continue to ignore long-settled law.
The report by ACLU of Texas examines the current state of public school compliance with the First Amendment.
Of the hundreds of school-related complaints her office fields each year, says Rebecca Robertson, legal and policy director for ACLU of Texas, most concern students feeling pressured or uncomfortable.
"Students are denied the right to wear their rosary to school, or to wear their hair in a way that their religious beliefs require. We get a lot of complaints about teachers speaking about their own personal religious beliefs, leading kids in prayer."
She says it's unconstitutional for public schools to refuse to accommodate students' religious beliefs unless there are compelling reasons such as when discipline is at stake. She says students also should not be pressured into attending events at faith-based facilities.
Too many people assume that the majority always should prevail, Robertson says. In 2000, after administrators in Santa Fe, Texas, allowed students to vote on whether to allow public prayers at football games, the Supreme Court struck down the practice. Robertson praises that ruling because, she says, the freedom to worship - as well as freedom from worship - are fundamental rights.
"That's never subject to a majority vote. Every one of us really relies on that guarantee that - even if we're in the minority, even if those in power disagree with us - we are absolutely protected in our religious beliefs."
The report says Texas families who have spoken out against religion in school have experienced retaliation - from physical attacks and property attacks to lost jobs and social rejection. Intimidation often silences would-be critics, Robertson says, adding that too many officials still are allowing school practices in clear violation of the law.
"In general, the Constitution and our Texas laws go a long way to say that kids and parents have the right to worship as they wish, or not; to exercise their religion freely in schools - and schools need to create an atmosphere that tolerates that."
She says her organization receives the most school complaints during the fall football season and around spring graduation.
The report, along with tips for dealing with rights violations, is online at aclutx.org.


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The top of highschool generally is a scary time, however it's much more terrifying with Selah round. She's a cruel, calculating boss who does not tolerate disrespect or incompetence. As Selah prepares to graduate, she finds a protege to coach in an effort to make sure the drug-dealing Spades keep in cost. However her wrestle to each cede and preserve energy unfolds in chilling methods. Torres stars as Selah's mom and Williams because the headmaster of Haldwell, who like most authority figures, at all times finds himself a step behind of the sensible, conniving college students.
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