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As much as I love writing about cooking and restaurants, the food geek in me gets the most pleasure from going straight to the source of any food product. I had already been to a number of wineries, breweries, organic farms and Big Ag farms. But tea fields had always been on my list of unfulfilled dream destinations. Some people fantasize about sunbathing on tropical beaches, I fantasized about hiking up terraced hillsides in muggy climates to see tea farmers in action.
Two weekends ago, when I was in Hangzhou, I was surprised to find out just how accessible the nearby tea fields were. I knew that Hangzhou was well-known for producing Dragon Well, or Longjing tea, one of the most prized teas in China. But for some reason I had imagined the tea plantations to be far outside the city, and that visiting required either booking an overpriced tour or days of advanced planning.
Then I found out that 香山 (xiangshan, aka Fragrant Mountain) was actually just south of West Lake, and that getting to the top from the city center was just a 15 or 20 kuai cab ride. After reaching the top, we went inside the Tea Park (posted admission was 3 kuai, but the ticket lady just waved us in.) We passed by some enormous metal tea kettles and cups, and hiked up some steps to an observation deck. We could make out the outlines of the rows and rows of tea plants on the terraced hillside, but the view was hazy thanks to that famous Chinese smog.
Then somehow, upon descending, we wandered off-course. Now, it could very well be that we were trespassing and hiking where we shouldn't have been, except on the way up the mountain from the cab I saw several other small groups of tourists, without guides, wandering through the tea fields. (Tea sellers we met later on also asked whether we had a chance to hike through the fields yet.) And of course, we made sure to stay on the walking paths and not damage any plants.
Fresh tea leaves, for anyone who has only seen dried leaves (or god forbid, tea bags), are actually about the length of an adult palm and probably half the width. After leaving the park we wandered furthur up the mountain to a small village, where practically every single family operated a tea businesses. One family was outside drying leaves, and invited us in to see photograph the process.
Longjing, like all green teas, are pan-fried after picking to stop the fermentation process (fully fermented teas are black teas, partially fermented are called oolong.)
The woman-of-the-house had a large pile of fresh leaves that she said were just picked the day before. She put about 10 fistfuls of leaves into a metal thresher, that spun them around until they were semi-dry. That was the first drying process.
Then her husband would take the leaves and dry them a second time, spinning them by hand around a lightly oiled and heated metal drum. This is to create a nice sheen on the leaves, the woman told me. The very flat shape of the leaves is a result of this laborious drying process.
The tea that her family was making that day was the more inexpensive kind, because it was picked late in the season. Dragon's Well harvesting season goes from mid-March to early May; the earlier the picking, the more expensive. For easier classification, vendors refer to their tea as pre-Qingming or post-QingMing, refering to the Chinese Tomb Sweeping holiday in early April. Some of the earliest go for thousands of RMB per jin (500 grams).
Jake and I went into another tea shop and tasted some tea that were picked late March, and some that were picked in mid April. The earlier picked was definitely more fragrant, but also twice as expensive.
It was a hot day, and we were already sweaty from the hike, but it would have been sacriledge to not sip Dragon's Well tea just steps away from where it's grown. The taste upon first steeping was sharp and slightly bitter due to the large amount of leaves, but became nice and mellow after several cups.
Tea fields in China definitely draw tourists the same way vineyards in Europe and the US do. And weddings. We stopped in the park again after sipping and buying tea, and bumped into not 1, not 2, but 14 separate wedding parties. (Yes, apparently China is so populous that you even get married with tons of other people.) Each bride and groom took turns walking down the lawn and posing for photos with the costumed eunuchs. Each groom pulled his respective wife around in a rickshaw for half a minute. Bored wedding guests sat around marble tables, playing cards and of course, sipping Dragons Well tea.
Dragon Well Tea Fields (龙井文茶 Longjing Wencha)
Take Bus 3 or 27 (accessible from the south side of West Lake) or ask any taxi driver worth his tea leaves to bring you to Longjing Wencha.


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On Saturday, I wrote a post complaining that I had gotten a robocall on my cell phone asking if I was planning to vote for Senator Farnese 5 minutes after I had requested a form from his office. I have learned to be skeptical of coincidences from Mark Harmon's character on NCIS. Special Agent Gibbs is fond of saying, "I don't believe in coincidences." On Monday, I chatted with Cameron Kline, Farnese's director of communication, and Tony Mannino, his Chief of Staff. They assured me that they are vigilant about keeping the campaign separate from constituent services. Kline wrote in his initial email, "After reading your post I became concerned too because we in the District Office pride ourselves in ensuring that Senate resources, like constituent information, are not shared with any campaign." Mannino said, "Farnese's campaign was conducting a poll of voters at the time that I made contact." Mannino explained that the campaign could never have instituted a call to the office that quickly. Knowing how bureaucracies work, I believe him. "The numbers have to be gathered, then put into a computer and then the calls made. That could never have happened in five minutes," said Mannino. I flat out asked them if they would forward the name of a constituent that demanded a lot of services to the campaign. Kline and Mannino empathically said, "No." I applaud Farnese's staff for responding so quickly. Politicians should be concerned if their office staffs are sharing information with their campaigns. I accept the timing of the robocall as a weird occurrence. In deference to Agent Gibbs, I will not use the word coincidence.
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The Associate of Arts and Sciences degree is the foundation for many college majors and for the bachelor's degree. The degree signals to employers that the degree holder has advanced skills in communication and critical thinking skills. These skills are paramount for success in today's workplace. The degree gives the recipients the foundation for acquiring new knowledge, which is vital to pursuing the bachelor's degree and to adapting to change in the work environment. The associate degree is confirmation of an important accomplishment on the road to a bachelor's degree. University of Wisconsin schools that grant the bachelor's degree consider UW-Green Bay, Manitowoc Campus students with the Associate of Arts and Sciences degree to have satisfied the university-wide general education breadth requirements.
Please see the Academic Advising page for degree planning help.
The degree requires that core requirements in writing and mathematics be completed as well as a distribution of credits in breadth of knowledge categories.
The breadth categories in the degree are defined as follows:
Students must acquire knowledge of ideas, beliefs, and abiding concerns pertaining to the human condition as represented in literature, philosophy and cultural history. They must acquire a level of aesthetic appreciation of the human imagination as expressed in the fine arts, and appreciation of the impact of the arts upon the quality and character of human life.
Students must know of the nature and workings of the physical universe. They must understand scientific method, the functions of numerical data and the solving of problems through mathematical and statistical computations, as well as the application of the scientific method in laboratory and experimental work. For this, an appropriate level of computer literacy is required. Students must also be aware of environmental conditions and challenges, the interrelationships of lifeforms and ecosystems, and the impact of human activities upon natural environments.
Students must understand the nature and dynamics of human social systems and how and why people organize their lives and resources. In doing so, students will learn about both their own and diverse cultures to acquire a historical perspective on long-term characteristics and consequences of social change and an informed understanding of the variety of human conditions and the interrelationships of nations, regions, peoples and individuals.
Students must demonstrate an understanding of concepts, theory and knowledge through the application of their skills and understanding to specific problems and activities.
Students must become aware of and sensitive to diversity issues and problems. Courses fulfilling this requirement will have a substantial emphasis on cultural diversity within the United States and examine these issues from at least one of the following perspectives: African American, Hispanic/Latino, Asian American, and American Indian topics.
Students must acquire an appreciation for the multiple dimensions of any given subject by applying the content, methods and assumptions of two or more disciplines. Students will learn to integrate knowledge from across the curriculum. A course is an interdisciplinary studies course if instructors from two or more disciplines teach the course.


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Synopsis Every year in the ruins of what was once North America, the Capitol of the nation of Panem forces each of its twelve districts to send a teenage boy and girl to compete in the Hunger Games. A twisted punishment for a past uprising and an ongoing government intimidation tactic, the Hunger Games are a nationally televised event in which "Tributes" must fight with one another until one survivor remains. Sixteen-year-old Katniss Everdeen volunteers in her younger sister's place to enter the games, and is forced to rely upon her sharp instincts as well as the mentorship of drunken former victor Haymitch Abernathy when she's pitted against highly-trained Tributes who have prepared for these Games their entire lives. If she's ever to return home to District 12, Katniss must make impossible choices in the arena that weigh survival against humanity and life against love.
About the Author SUZANNE COLLINS first made her mark in children's literature with the New York Times bestselling Underland Chronicles for middle grade readers. Her debut for readers aged 12 and up, The Hunger Games was an instant bestseller, appealing to both teen readers and adults. It has appeared on the New York Times bestseller list for more than 180 consecutive weeks/more than three consecutive years since publication. Suzanne Collins also had a successful and prolific career writing for children's television. In 2010 Collins was named to the TIME 100 list as well as the Entertainment Weekly Entertainers of the Year list. In 2011 Fast Company named her to their 100 Most Creative People in Business.
Katniss EverdeenThe Tribute who becomes a heroine when she volunteers to take her sister's place in the Hunger Games.
Peeta Mellark The male Tribute from District 12, who has long harbored secret feelings for Katniss.
Gale Hawthorne Katniss's fellow hunter, rebel and best friend, who is heartbroken when she volunteers and departs for the Games.
Haymitch Abernathy Victor of the 50th Hunger Games, now the rarely sober mentor for Katniss and Peeta.
Effie TrinketKatniss's elaborately-coiffed escort and PR handler for the Games.
CinnaKatniss's personal Stylist for the Games who becomes her unexpected confidante and supporter.


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NSA Complained It Wasn't Able To Spy Enough; Sought To Broaden Its Power
from the no,-seriously dept
Written as an agency mission statement with broad goals, the five-page document said that existing American laws were not adequate to meet the needs of the N.S.A. to conduct broad surveillance in what it cited as "the golden age of Sigint," or signals intelligence. "The interpretation and guidelines for applying our authorities, and in some cases the authorities themselves, have not kept pace with the complexity of the technology and target environments, or the operational expectations levied on N.S.A.'s mission," the document concluded.Once again, we see that the claims from the NSA that it's concerned about "protecting" people from "cybersecurity" issues are completely bogus. The goal is and has always been to weaken cybersecurity wherever possible. There's much more in the article about the NSA's plans and capabilities, but those two paragraphs above seem to make the key points: the NSA has a ton of power and is constantly scheming to get more, even if laws are currently blocking that ability. Furthermore, it wants to make us all less safe in its efforts to reach that goal.
Using sweeping language, the paper also outlined some of the agency's other ambitions. They included defeating the cybersecurity practices of adversaries in order to acquire the data the agency needs from "anyone, anytime, anywhere." The agency also said it would try to decrypt or bypass codes that keep communications secret by influencing "the global commercial encryption market through commercial relationships," human spies and intelligence partners in other countries. It also talked of the need to "revolutionize" analysis of its vast collections of data to "radically increase operational impact."


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While this blog began as a way to connect with other new moms and share my experience as a young mother; it has slowly evolved into a "resource" providing tips, ideas and encouraging stories for other parents.
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To request a printed copy of this report, e-mail [email protected].
A publication of the
Committee to Protect Journalists
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Posted August 7, 2007
* Download the full report as a PDF document
ii) Preface
1. Summary
2. Words and Deeds: Confronting the Contradictions
3. Commerce and Control: The Media's Evolution
4. Inwardly Restricted: Domestic Repression Remains
5. Censorship at Work: The Newsroom in China
6. Local Threats: The Bureaucrat's Tyranny
7. The Libel Card: Suits That Inhibit
8. 'Secrets' and Subversion: The Limits of Expression
9. Online Rules: A Study in Paradox
10. An Opening: Foreign Journalists See Gains
11. Recommendations
Appendices in PDF
Appendix I: Constitutional and International Guarantees
Appendix II: Media Law in China
Appendix III: Journalists Imprisoned in China
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I will spend 30 minutes with you on the phone with you giving you advice on your music, how to maximize your revenue streams, social media and more, like a band 101. You can ask me anything you need help on during the call and I will help. I have specialties in everything from Booking, to PR, the right Merchandise, Music placements, Tech music media, and so much more, so come armed with questions and be prepared to take notes!
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SkyTone Records/DigitalMaster Productions is a Nashville-based label and audio/video production company. We're looking for hits! Send us your best country, rock-country, pop, americana and singer/songwriter material for consideration. We can hear through a rough recording, so demos and work tapes are acceptable. If we like it, we'll be in touch. If your looking for a song critique or consultation services, please use one of our other dropboxes.
submission price: $10.00
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I am looking for songwriters to come to the studio and write with artists that I have in development!
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Looking for the beautiful, unusual and quirky!.. don't hold back...
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Whiplash PR & Marketing is accepting submissions for roster consideration for Spring 2018.
Having just celebrated our 20th anniversary, we spearheaded and pioneered the whole indie publicist movement back in 1997, before the indie revolution even started. We genuinely love working with the unsigned artist and band directly. It is very difficult for any band to get national and international press on their own these days. But, having the validation from press in magazines, webzines, blogs, podcasts and being added to playlists will create a national buzz and will help to brand you, your name and music.
WHIPLASH PR is now servicing clients in Europe, New Zealand, Australia, Canada, South America, South Korea and USA. A few of the musicians that we have been privileged to work with over the years have been: Sophie B. Hawkins, Jack Conte, Doc Fell & Co., Robbing Johnny, Black Horse Motel, Hot Panda, The Slants, Slightly Stoopid,Suicidal Tendencies, Motion City Soundtrack, The Rustic Overtones, Guster,The Squirel Nut Zippers, Shane Martin, The Ormewoods, Amanda Thorpe, Beth Thornley, Shelita Burke, The Red Hot Chili Peppers, Howie Day, Emilie Autumn, The Lumineers, Thousand Foot Krutch, Vienna Teng, Thompson Square, & Gavin DeGraw.
If you feel that you have what is take then please submit your song(s). We do not work with the following genres: Hip Hop & Rap, Jazz, Classical, EDM, Spoken Word. We also do not work with managers.
- Rhonda/Melissa/Jon ~Whiplash PR~
submission price: $15.00
Payout: $501 - $1,000
Iron Management, a boutique artist and producer management company located in Brooklyn, NY, is seeking artists to work with our producer clients.
Our producers include:
Will Putney (Rock/Metal)
Carson Slovak (Rock/Metal)
Blake Harnage (Pop/Rock/Indie/Electronic)
Josh Schroeder (Rock/Metal)
Brad Lewis (Pop and Hip hip)
Justin Gerrish (Pop/Rock/Indie Pop)
Jeff Juliano (Mixing Only/Rock/Pop)
We are looking for great artists and songs of all genres for our producers to work with.
- Iron Management
submission price: $10.00
Alonzo Jackson and ALK Entertainment Group are seeking artists for roster consideration and development. We work primarily in the pop and urban space, but if you have an amazing sound we want to hear it! Please submit your best track(s) for consideration.
Alonzo Jackson has worked with, developed and produced artists such as Dr. Dre, Drake, D'Angelo, Rafael Saadiq, Patti LaBelle, Beyonce, Kellie Rowland, Tommy Lee, Tara Stenson a.k.a. Aura, Paris Hilton, Truth Hurts, Deborah Cox, Sunshine Anderson, Eric Benet, Wanyá (Boys II Men), Pink (Formerly of the group Choice) and the list goes on and on.
submission price: $10.00
Hi, I've worked professionally in the music business for over two decades. During my tenure, I have assisted in the success of many Grammy-winning artists, writers and producers. I've also garnered many important relationships and learned the creative techniques used by the majors. I'm truly excited to now share these techniques and facilitate opportunities to help you become successful at your craft. Great news! I do not name drop or self-promote on social media. I'm a behind-the- scenes strategist, doer and passionate surrogate for my clients.
Until now, my clientele has been referrals only. Why? This isn't about me; it's about discovering and developing new talent. So, if you are serious about your career, looking for opportunities or simply trying to perfect your craft ... you've come to the right place. I will take the adequate time to listen, critique, develop, and shop your music to established artists. In closing, I look forward to working closely with you and on your behalf.
- Anthony Truss - Owner/A&R Director - Truss Consulting and Development
submission price: $15.00
Is your career ready for the next big step?
Launchpad Media & Steve Tramposch (Platinum Manager, A&R & Producer) are seeking Artists, Songwriters & Producers for artist development consideration.
If you're looking to get signed, develop your craft, find a manager, become famous (or even just improve your game), then you owe it to yourself to stop what you're doing right now.
Steve Tramposch has been a Senior A&R exec for some of the world's largest record and music companies, including Capitol, Virgin, Elektra, Eleven Seven, Billboard, and more.
He's been doing this for over 20 years, and in that time, he's been instrumental in the early discovery of artists that have sold tens of millions of records. Rock, Pop, Alternative, Rap, R&B, Singer-Songwriter, Country, Indie, you name it.
He was responsible for signing Nothing More, Red Jumpsuit Apparatus, The Format, and many, many more, and you can be next.
Forget blindly sending in music, waiting on long audition lines, or companies that promise they'll send it to someone like Steve if they think you're good enough.
Steve's going to personally listen to all music submitted, and if chosen, work with you and give you the FAST TRACK ROUTE to achieving your dreams.
On any given day Steve is working with any number of artists and companies fielding offers in a large number of different capacities – record, publishing, TV/film, tours, endorsements, you name it.
If Steve selects your music, he will contact you directly. Keep in mind that moving forward will most likely require payment of additional fees. There are no guarantees but Steve's track record speaks for itself and is worth your investment.
When you submit your music, send as much information as possible including links to social profiles, lyrics, social stats, touring stats, etc.
Thanks for visiting, click "Submit to this Opportunity" and let's get started.
Hope to hear from you, see you inside.
submission price: $10.00
We are looking for Artists to build their Artists development.
We cover different tiers Marketing & Promotions:
Social Media, from 500 digital outlets From 180 countries to Physical Distribution Which Physical still 60% of the Music Industry and streaming is dominating. We offer marketing and promotion in China to 1.5 Billion people. We promote music and videos worldwide! North America, UK Giving the artists major promotion to millions of fans. And if our A&Rs love your music we will offer you an exclusive deal that would be 50/50. We work with big motion pictures and TV commercials and online outlets to help artists to get their music to the right Music Supervisor.
- George Baker - CEO - Roadhouse Music Group
Deal Type: Label Signing
Decision Maker: I'm the final decision maker
Deal Structure: Exclusive
Compensation: Negotiable
Song Quality: Rough Mixes, Fully mastered, Broadcast ready
Similar Sounding Artists: Taylor Swift, Rihanna, Selena Gomez, Ariana Grande, Katy Perry, Lady Gaga
submission price: $8.00
Kevin Shine and The F.I.R.M. are seeking songwriters, producers and artists for artist development, song placements and label shopping. We have connections with many of the top Labels and artists in the business and are always looking to talented people to work with. If you think you have what it takes, please submit your best track(s) for review. We look forward to hearing what you've got!
- Kevin Shine / The F.I.R.M.
submission price: $10.00
Payout: $10,001 - $25,000
Submit your best song, and compositions today. We are looking to work with Pop artists and producers. We are looking for music similar to artists such as Rihanna, Beyonce', Jessie J, Demi Lavato, Pink, Katy Perry, Britney Spears, etc.
Note: Portion of proceeds goes toward the Broadcast Academy Incorporated.
submission price: $20.00
Be warned, we only consider working with GREAT ARTISTS. So having said that, if you believe you have what it takes, then we would love to hear from you. You won't get a one word yes or no from us. If it's a yes then it will be just the start, but even if it is a no, we'll tell you why and do everything we can to try and help you move forward or even be able to come back to us for another shot in the future. We are the real deal !!!
submission price: $10.00
Chris Keaton is seeking indy artists with over 8k in CD sales ready to move to the next level. Keaton has been retained as an a&r consultant by Shanachie Entertainment and is seeking alt rock, alt country and singer-songwriter artists.
Please submit music and one sheets with bio and sales info.
submission price: $8.00
Payout: $1,001 - $1,500
As a label in Los Angeles, we are actively seeking to expand our roster. What we are looking for is excellent music, from great people, who are interested in developing a long-term career opportunity.
With partnerships through Universal's Caroline distribution (North America) and Kontor (International), Harbour provides independent and established artists alike a full-service platform to release music digitally and physically and to promote their music to audiences worldwide.
- Harbour Records
submission price: $15.00
If you're an amazing artist who has already started to build a passionate fanbase, please read on.
At Interlude we believe strongly that artists need both raw talent and a commercially viable business model to thrive. If you have the talent and the drive, we have the proven results.
Some of the biggest names in the industry have trusted our worldwide expertise and innovative strategies to reach their goals without sacrificing their integrity. Our clients credits include 6 Billboard #1's, 2 GRAMMY Awards, and tens of millions in sales.
We will be accepting submissions for possible representation on a limited basis. Please make sure before you submit:
Please submit only your absolute best material for consideration. Our team will personally review each submission and provide notes. If you are selected you will be required to submit additional materials for a more formal comprehensive review and possible deal structuring.
We look forward to hearing from you!
- Jeff Alexander / Interlude Artist Management
Deal Type: Management/Artist Development Signing
Decision Maker: I'm the final decision maker
Deal Structure: Exclusive
Compensation: Negotiable
Song Quality: Rough Mixes, Fully mastered, Broadcast ready
submission price: $5.00
Payout: $501 - $1,000
We are a brand and artist development company with years of industry experience. We are currently looking for artists to work with. Our company specializes in working with artists with all different sounds. We are currently open to submissions from producers, song writers, and artists.
- L Seay / Cre8t2 Branding Agency
Deal Type: Management Signing / Artist Development
Decision Maker: We are the final decision maker
Deal Structure: Negotiable
Compensation: $500+
Song Quality: Rough Mixes, Fully mastered, Broadcast ready
Similar Sounding Artists: The Weeknd, Drake, Pitbull, Akon, Flo-Rida, Katy Perry, LMFAO, Tyga, Chinx, Future, Erykah Badu, Outkast, Kendrick Lamar, Common, Kanye West, Pharrell, Timbaland
submission price: $7.00
Looking for Original Bands and artists of any Genre. Lloydmobile Productions was established in 1998 focusing on Artist Development, Artist Management, and booking. The company has worked as A&R for multiple Record Labels. Along with managing Crush Recording Studios in Scottsdale Az. Lloydmobile Productions has teamed up with 101 Distribution to allow Artists, Bands, Labels, and Filmmakers the option of full service distribution without the bureaucracy and fees of a Major Label. Use this dropbox if you are interested in working with us for publishing and artist development.
submission price: $25.00
The Initiative Group is seeking artists for management and roster consideration. We are a multi-platform entertainment company providing management, music publishing, and record label services to our signed artists. We are seeking innovative and talent artists, producers and songwriters in the Hip-Hop, Rap, R&B and Singer-Songwriters genres. Please submit your best track(s) for consideration.
Our current roster includes: Joe Budden, Crooked I, Joell Ortiz, Royce Da 5'9', Brandy, Marcus Moody, Kim Osorio, and Polly A. and more
submission price: $10.00
Payout: $1,001 - $1,500
Multi Platinum Producer Natural Disaster is in search of the next talented songwriters, artists, and producers. In addition to working with some of the top artists in Hip-Hop, Rap, R&B, Pop and more he's constantly working on different projects and submissions for movie/TV licensing. Here's your chance to work with one of the best in the game. Please submit your best track(s) for consideration.
Natural Disaster has worked with indie and major artists such as Soulja Boy, Rick Ross, Lil Reese, 2 Chainz, Travis Porter, Gorilla Zoe, Chamillionaire, K-Camp, Tez McClain, Cyhi Da Prynce, Rocko, Young Jeezy and many more.
Genres: Hip-Hop, Rap, R&B etc.
submission price: $50.00
Converse one on one with Grammy nominated Billboard Hot 100 #1 HIt Songwriter/Producer who has worked with an A list of pop stars from Pink, Menudo, India Arie, Boys II Men and more and scored or composed for movies Fantastic Four, Beverly Hills Chihuahua, We Were Soldiers, MTVs Making The Band and The Disney Channel.
submission price: $8.00
Payout: $1,001 - $1,500
I'm seeking amazing producers, songwriters and developing artists for serious management and consulting opportunities. I'm looking to help new and established artists move their music careers into commercial success by developing relationships. Please submit your best work for consideration.
Terence "Future" LeMaile has forged through the industry as a leader in finding opportunities for music producers, songwriters, artists and unique content to benefit the future of the Music Business.
- Terence LeMaile - Brand B Sports
submission price: $20.00
I am looking for new artist's to work with on projects and opportunities I have available. This includes working with other top recording artists, producers, and brands in the entertainment industry. Previous artist of mine have worked with Universal Music Group, Maybach Music Group, Platinum Harvest, & Def Jam Records.
submission price: $10.00
Payout: $10,001 - $25,000
Please submit your best composition for a professional written music review of your song or catalog, and possible consideration for major media projects for major recording artists.
Songwriters are encouraged to submit demo and reference songs for signed and unsigned National recording artists associated in this genre.
I am looking for hot original tracks, reference songs and instrumentals for signed and unsigned talent as well as placement opportunities for documentaries, commercials, movies etc.
Note - A portion of the proceeds received goes toward the Save The Children Fund.
submission price: $0.00
Stuart Epps record producer and engineer for many years
has worked with Elton John, George Harrison, Led Zeppelin, Bill Wyman,
Robbie Williams, Oasis, Twisted Sister and many others.
Stuart is offering to help new and unsigned artists with development.
It could be song arrangements, vocal technic, musicianship, and of course production and recording. Anything to do with the writing, performing and recording process.
Send him your demos and he will help.
There is no charge for the initial consultation but there might be charges if productions taken further.
- Stuart Epps - Producer - Epps Music Production
submission price: $8.00
Payout: $501 - $1,000
INSIGHTS Management is always looking for a new artists to develop. We are specifically seeking mainstream singer/songwriters in the Pop/Pop Rock genres. Send me your best track for consideration.
There is "no guarantee" we will be interested in taking you on as a client and additional fees may apply for promotion and other services.
25 years of experience, gold record holder as an executive producer and 2 major music placements on Brazilian television, 21 music placements on major broadcasters such as CBS, FOX, NBC, ABC, The CW, USA, E! and MTV. 1 music placement on the DVD "Bad Teacher" with Cameron Diaz, Jason Segel and Justin Timberlake (Director's cut).
- Mike B / INSIGHTS Management LLC
Deal Type: Artist Development
Decision Maker: We are the final decision maker
Deal Structure: Negotiable
Compensation: $500
Song Quality: Rough Mixes, Fully mastered, Broadcast ready
submission price: $20.00
I'm a self-taught, self-trained producer. That being said, I've had Billboard top100 hits, remixed loads of songs (some as a ghoster, some with credits given), and I manage a record label with over 20 different producers on hand. I know what works and what doesn't. I know what will be hot, not what IS hot, and I know what the ad agencies are hungry for. AND here's the kicker, I know how to get amazing results with a basic setup. You don't need to go to a HUGE studio and pay loads of money to get great results.
Before submitting, you will need a computer with a DAW (doesn't matter what), and you will need a song for us to communicate back and forth with. I can teach you certain skills using what you already have, and direct you to plugins and gear that will excel the skills you already possess. LET ME HELP YOU MAKE A HIT! and ya never know . . . it may get you signed with Expedition Recordings not only as an artist but also as a producer!
submission price: $10.00
Payout: $1,001 - $1,500
Dollaz Unlimited is a full service management company headed by VH1 Love and Hip Hops Rich Dollaz formerly of Bad Boy Records. We currently manage the careers of R&B singer Olivia and Model Erica Mena.
We are looking for Producers, Writers, as well as artist to develop and shop. We are looking for top talent. Producers please submit work that you own only, of any genre.
submission price: $10.00
Payout: $1,001 - $1,500
Love to Infinity is looking for new artists to develop! Love To Infinity has an excellent relationship with Music Xray, and is one of our favorite labels. Love to Infinity is excited to hear new submissions and find their next project for 2016.
Love To Infinity Records is the label of Multi Platinum, Grammy Nominated record producers Love To Infinity who have sold 34 million records worldwide to date.
- Andy Lee / Love To Infinity
Deal Type: Label Signing/Artist Development
Decision Maker: We are the final decision maker
Deal Structure: Negotiable
Compensation: $1,000+
Song Quality: Rough Mixes, Broadcast Ready, Fully Mastered
Similar Sounding Artists: Beyonce, Kelly Clarkson, Adele, Sam Smith, Rihanna
submission price: $10.00
Payout: $1,001 - $1,500
If we like what we hear and decide to take it on, we will work to plan a strategy to get you your ultimate goal of a record deal and to sustain a career through Branding, Marketing, Radio and Concert Promotion. Our production Supervisor will evaluate if the album has the quality needed or needs to be tweaked. Once it is ready, it will be sent to all continents to be shopped for the best deal.
Understand that we work to get you and your material into the shape needed to go out together and get you a deal. We are a development label.
submission price: $12.00
Payout: $1,001 - $1,500
Mike City's Unsung Entertainment Inc. is seeking bands, songwriters, and musicians of nearly any genre to engage in a production and video shoot deal, which can result in us helping you find the next step in your career, whether it be a label signing, a manager, or a mentor.
If you have a great song and a great looks, please submit your best material. If you have a YouTube link you can put into your song profile here on Music Xray, it will help us get a good look at you.
If we love what you submit we'll be in touch about next steps.
- Mike City
submission price: $20.00
I'm looking to build and grow with the most talented producer/songwriters that are out there. My staff and I work hands on with some of the biggest artist and labels in today's entertainment industry. If you are serious about your craft and have what it takes I want to contribute to your career.
submission price: $0.00
Noteworthy clients have included Led Zeppelin, Eric Clapton, George Harrison, Mick Fleetwood, Barry White, George Michael, Cliff Richard, Twisted Sister, Brian Adams, Oasis, Kiki Dee, Chris Rea, Robbie Williams, Bill Wyman and Elton John.
Recent UK chart success with TV star Andy Jordan single "Whole Lot of Water " released on my own label .
Send me your home demo or studio recording and ill give you an evaluation using my many years experience,
Check out recent productions on my new web site, some from Music Xray . http://www.eppsmusicproductions.com/
If selected, additional production fees may apply
submission price: $10.00
Track consideration for Killa playlist Spotify Playlists.
- Killa Pop 1.5k follower playlist showcasing the very best in pop music.
- Killa EDM 500 Follower playlist with huge EDM Hits.
- Killa Rock 600 Follower playlist with the freshest rock tracks
- Killa Rap 505 Follower Playlist for the slickest bars.
- Acoustic Vibes 550 Follower playlist with chilled out and country vibes.
- BEAST MODE 500 Follower Playlist with BRUTAL DANCE tunes to go hard to at the gym
- Fresh pop 704 Follower Playlist with the cutting edge of new music.
The payment does not guarantee inclusion but does guarantee that we will listen and give feedback.
- James Heather - Curator - Killa Playlists
submission price: $40.00
Okay, we know you've worked hard on your sound, but what are you making ? Is what you make going to get peoples heads spinning ?
Is your sound original enough to stand apart from the mainstream of music and to proudly state "I AM DIFFERENT" ? Have you worked so hard on making it different that it's inaccessible even to the niche you hope to reach ? How is the mixing ? How is the mastering ? Do we have the soul ? All these and many other questions can be discussed right here.
- Cellartapes
submission price: $15.00
We're looking to help develop the career(s) of young Hip Hop/Rap artists in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) and turn them into global household names. Our branding team will help you develop a strong branding experience and set you up to get noticed by the top 5 major labels or solidify you as an independent touring artist.
We assist with logo creation, website building, music video production, social media management and live show bookings, amongst others. We also connect you with the people you need to know to move your career forward and give you opportunities to build a large fan base and successful career.
To qualify, you must already have:
- Live Show Experience (min. 3 shows)
- 5 - 10 original songs (ready to record or already mixed/mastered)
- $ to invest in your career
- Followed us on Social Media: @VinylandGold
To learn more about V & G Records, please visit www.vinylandgold.com.


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We're not entirely sure what this house in Kyoto, Japan is supposed to be officially representing, but we know it might be unofficially representing that cliche of not judging a book by its cover (or in this case, the inside of a home based on its exterior architecture). Frankly, when we saw the all-white exterior of this home designed by FORM / Kouichi Kimura Architects, we expected the interior to be a little, well, boring. Or at the very at least all white. How wrong we were!
Bursting with dark, dramatic materials like a charcoal gray slate tile floor, deep-hued wood, and a dark gray tile or stone, we're in love with the level of intrigue they've brought into the inside of the home, and enjoy how they've used materials to really highlight the architectural angles.
From Architizer: "This house is planned on a site from where there are beautiful views of the country side. The request from the client was for the creation of intimacy, but with a large living area. The exterior is designed as a monumental form so that I can seem to be a new addition to the scenery."
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THURSDAY, Sept. 6 (HealthDay News) -- Six-month-old babies closely monitor their parents to determine if something is funny, and this appears to help them develop a sense of humor, a small study suggests.
Latest Healthy Kids News
For the study, U.S. researchers studied 30 babies in their homes when they were 6 months old and 1 year old. Initially, the babies watched their parent react to two ordinary events in which a researcher read a picture book and showed a small red foam ball to the babies.
The two events were then changed to be absurd. The researcher bounced the open picture book on her head while she said "Zoop! Zoop!" and then put the foam ball on her nose while she poked at it and said "Beep! Beep!"
During this odd behavior by the researcher, the parents were told to either point and laugh at the researcher or to just stare without expression.
The 6-month-old babies stared longer at the absurd events than they did at the normal events, but their reactions to the events did not depend on their parents' responses. However, the babies did watch their parents closely when they laughed.
By the time they were 1 year old, the babies laughed at the absurd events even if their parents remained expressionless.
The combination of paying close attention to absurd events and to others laughing at those events when they are 6 months old may explain how babies develop the sense of humor they have when they're a year old, the researchers suggested.
The study was scheduled for presentation Sept. 6 at a British Psychological Society meeting in Glasgow, Scotland.
"Humor might seem like a frivolous topic, but it provides a vehicle for understanding infant development, in this case the development of social referencing. This study shows that 6-month-olds pay attention to 'unsolicited emotional advice' from parents during ambiguous situations that might be funny," study author Gina Mireault, of Johnson State College in Johnson, Vt., said in a society news release.
"Our findings suggest that 6-month-olds are starting to see parents as a source of emotional information, and this is likely to be an important step on the way to being able to obtain emotional advice from parents when this is needed, which we know infants do at 8 months. By 12 months, infants seem to have had just enough life experience to make up their own minds -- at least about what is absurdly funny," Mireault explained.
The data and conclusions of research presented at medical meetings should be viewed as preliminary until published in a peer-reviewed journal.
-- Robert Preidt
Copyright © 2012 HealthDay. All rights reserved.
SOURCE: British Psychological Society, news release, Sept. 6, 2012


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Junk food laws may help curb child obesity, study says
CHICAGO – A new study says laws curbing the sale of junk food and sweet drinks could play a role in slowing childhood obesity.
The study, released online Monday in the journal Pediatrics, found that although the effects weren't huge, children gained less weight from fifth through eighth grades if they lived in states with strong, consistent laws versus no laws governing snacks available in schools.
Also, children overweight or obese in fifth grade were more likely to reach a healthy weight by eighth grade if they lived in states with the strongest laws.
The study analyzed data on 6,300 students in 40 states.
Daniel Taber from the University of Illinois at Chicago is the lead author of the study. He says the results show that "for these laws to be effective, they need to be consistently strong in all grades."


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Copyright Selected Tools
SELECTED COPYRIGHT TOOLS (and Publications)
The following list contains selected sites offering copyright educational tools and informational brochures. By no means is the list exhaustive. If you find additional resources that are particularly useful for teaching best practices in the use of copyrighted material, please suggest them for this site.
Code of Best Practices in Fair Use for Online Video [American University (Washington, D.C.). Center for Social Media; Ford Foundation.]
Document to help creators, online providers, copyright holders, and others interested in the making of online video interpret the copyright doctrine of fair use.
Code of Best Practices in Fair Use for Media Literacy [American University (Washington, D.C.), Center for Social Media; Ford Foundation, and John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation. ]
Document to help educators using media literacy concepts and techniques to interpret the copyright doctrine of fair use.
Copyright Challenge [The FA©E Kids Subcommittee of The Copyright Society of the U.S.A.]
Interactive educational tool for children. (But also good for adults.)
Copyright Crash Course [University of Texas System,Office of General Counsel]
Interactive educational tool for the academic community. Fairly comprehensive. Easy to understand
Copyright Decision Map [University of Minnesota Libraries,Office of Copyright Information and Education (CIE)]
If you think a flow chart is more useful than verbiage when learning a difficult concept, this is the tool for you!
Copyright Term and the Public Domain [Cornell University Copyright Information Center]
Chart designed to show which works published in the U.S. are in the public domain, and therefore free of copyright restrictions.
Copyright Tutorial [Brigham Young University,Copyright Licensing Office]
Like the "Copyright Crash Course," this tool is designed to educate faculty, staff, and students about copyright basics.
Copyright & Fair Use Guidelines for Teachers [Hal Davidson & techLEARNING.com, NewBay Media]
Everything you wanted to know about copyright in the form of a wall chart.
A nonprofit corporation that provides licenses and "other legal tools" that enable copyright owners to extend to others the right to copy and use their creative work.
Digitalslider: Is it Protected by Copyright? [Michael Brewer & the American Library Association, Office of Information Technology Policy]
Cool tool designed by librarians to demonstrate if an original work is covered by U.S. copyright.
Music Library Association, "Copyright for Music Librarians."
A resource for anyone interested in issues of copyright as they apply to the fields of music and music librarianship.
Questions & Answers on Copyright for the Campus Community [Association of American Publishers Inc., Associationof American University Presses, Copyright Clearance Center Inc., National Association of College Stores Inc., and the Software & Information Industry Association.]
An up-to-date and easy to understand brochure to help the academic community comply with copyright law and the "fair use" provisions granted educators.
The Society for Cinema and Media Studies' Statement of Best Practices for Fair Use in Teaching for Film and Media Educators [Society for Cinema and Media Studies]
Document to help clarify some of the issues concerning the permissible use of media for teaching.
Teach Act Toolkit [North Carolina State University Office of the Provost]
Useful tool designed to promote understanding of the applications and implications of the TEACH Act, legislation intended to,"update copyright law (specifically, Section 110(2) pertaining to transmissions of performances and displays of copyrighted materials."
For information about what material is protected by copyright and "fair use" provisions of copyright law, please refer to the Selected Tools listing. For additional assistance, please contact Diane Norton.


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IRVINE, Calif. - UC Santa Barbara junior Alan Williams (Phoenix, Ariz./North HS) tied a conference single-season record with his fifth Big West Men's Basketball Player of the Week honor after averaging a double-double in a pair of home victories.
With his fifth honor, Williams is tied with Long Beach State's Aaron Nixon (2006-07) and Pacific's Michael Olowokandi (1997-98) for the most in a season. In addition, his seven career honors tie him for second all-time.
"As with all of the other times, Alan is very deserving of this honor," said head coach Bob Williams. "He came up big in both games and we were 2-0."
Williams contributed 19 points, 15 rebounds and two blocked shots in a 55-54 win over UC Riverside. He hit 7 of 8 free throws. Williams made two of his baskets and scored six of his points in the final 1:50 to help UCSB stave off the Highlanders.
The 6-7 center notched 22 points and 18 rebounds to cement his 13th double-double of the season in an 80-65 win over Cal State Fullerton. He managed the 22 points on just 11 field goal attempts, and added three blocked shots as the win propelled the Gauchos into a first-place tie with UC Irvine.
Williams has produced 15 or more rebounds in five of the last six games, and he's had 17 or more four times. He now leads the nation in rebounds at 12.0 per game.
The Gauchos (18-7 overall, 9-3 in the Big West) are tied for first with UC Irvine and the teams will meet on Thursday night at UCI's Bren Events Center. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:00 p.m.


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DEV544: Secure Coding in .NET: Developing Defensible Applications
Sat, September 10 - Tue, September 13, 2016
This course illustrated just how easy it is to write exploitable code and how to prevent the attacks.
It is shocking to see how much we are missing in our code. I am going back to change the code immediately.
ASP.NET and the .NET framework have provided web developers with tools that allow them an unprecedented degree of flexibility and productivity. On the other hand, these sophisticated tools make it easier than ever to miss the little details that allow security vulnerabilities to creep into an application. Since ASP.NET, 2.0 Microsoft has done a fantastic job of integrating security into the ASP.NET framework, but the responsibility is still on application developers to understand the limitations of the framework and ensure that their own code is secure.
Have you ever wondered if the built-in ASP.NET validation is effective? Have you been concerned that web services might be introducing unexamined security issues into your application? Should you feel uneasy relying solely on the security controls built into the ASP.NET framework? The Secure Coding in .NET course will help students leverage built-in and custom defensive technologies to integrate security into their applications.
What Does the Course Cover?
This is a comprehensive course covering a huge set of skills and knowledge. It's not a high-level theory course. It's about real programming. In this course you will examine actual code, work with real tools, build applications, and gain confidence in the resources you need for the journey to improving the security of .NET applications.
Rather than teaching students to use a set of tools, we're teaching students concepts of secure programming. This involves looking at a specific piece of code, identifying a security flaw, and implementing a fix for flaws found on the OWASP Top 10 and CWE/SANS Top 25 Most Dangerous Programming Errors.
The class culminates with a security review of a real-world open source application. You will conduct a code review, review a penetration test report, perform security testing to actually exploit real vulnerabilities, and finally, using the secure coding techniques that you have learned in class, implement fixes for these issues.
PCI Compliance
Section 6.5 of the Payment Card Industry (PCI) Data Security Standard (DSS) instructs auditors to verify that processes exist that require training in secure coding techniques for developers. If your application processes cardholder data and you are required to meet PCI compliance then this course is for you.
Be secure. Before you're next.
You Will Learn To:
- Understand the attackers methodology and how they will attack your web application
- Apply defensive coding techniques to prevent your application from being compromised
- Safeguard your sensitive information using approved cryptography standards
- Find vulnerabilities in your application using code review and basic pen test techniques
- Integrate security into your software development lifecycle
Course Syllabus
DEV544.1: Data Validation
Aaron Cure
Sat Sep 10th, 2016
Improper data validation is the root cause of the most prevalent web application vulnerabilities today. Beginning on the first day, you will learn about some of the most prevalent web applications vulnerabilities such as XSS, SQL Injection, Open Redirects, and Parameter Manipulation. You will see how to find these issues and how to recreate them in a running application. Then you will use a variety of methods to actually fix these vulnerabilities in your C# code.
The course is full of hands on exercises where you can apply practical data validation techniques that you can use to prevent common attacks with defense ranging from input validation, output encoding, and use of new techniques like Content Security Policy.
CPE/CMU Credits: 6
- Web Application Attacks
- Web Application Proxies
- Parameter Manipulation
- Cross-Site Scripting (XSS)
- Open Redirect
- Unvalidated Forwards
- SQL Injection
- HTTP Response Splitting
- Input Validation
- Indirect Selection
- Blacklists
- Whitelists
- Regular Expressions
- Event Validation
- Character Encoding
- Command Encoding
- Content Security Policy
- LINQ & Entity Framework
DEV544.2: Authentication & Session Management
Aaron Cure
Sun Sep 11th, 2016
Authentication, authorization, and session management vulnerabilities are commonly exploited by attackers to gain unauthorized access to web applications. In this section, you will learn about various authentication and authorization attacks such as man-in-the-middle, cross-site request forgery, clickjacking, and session hijacking. Then, you will use a variety of techniques to fix these vulnerabilities in an ASP.NET web application.
CPE/CMU Credits: 6
- Authentication Factors
- Authentication Attacks
- Authorization Attacks
- Password Management
- ASP.NET Identity
- Forms Authentication & Membership Provider
- Race Conditions
- Session Identifiers
- Man-in-the-middle (MITM) Attacks
- Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF)
- Clickjacking
- Session Hijacking
- Session Fixation
- Session Management
- Cookie Security
DEV544.3: .NET Framework Security
Aaron Cure
Mon Sep 12th, 2016
A secure architecture is critical for mission critical .NET applications. You will learn about various built-in .NET security features such as cryptography, password storage, web service security and many other .NET features you should consider while writing secure code. A number of hand-on exercises will guide you through writing a cryptography utility for storing sensitive data and user passwords, protecting data in memory, exploiting a running application using DLL Injection, and much more.
CPE/CMU Credits: 6
- Cryptography
- Password Storage
- PCI Compliance
- Threading
- String Immutability
- Numeric Overflow
- Risks of Malicious Code
- Exception Handling
- Auditing and Logging
- Web Services
DEV544.4: Secure Software Development Lifecycle
Aaron Cure
Tue Sep 13th, 2016
We will take a look at each phase of the SDLC and discuss how security fits into the process. Using what you have learned about Web application vulnerabilities, you will get the opportunity to review code from an open source application to identify various vulnerabilities. Then, you will then perform security testing and actually exploit these weaknesses. Once they have been exploited, you will then fix them using the secure coding techniques you have learned in class.
CPE/CMU Credits: 6
- Security Training
- Security Requirements
- Secure Design
- Threat Modeling
- Implementation
- Static Analysis
- Peer Reviews
- Secure Code Review
- Verification
- Dynamic Analysis
- Penetration Test Reports
- Release
- Response
Additional Information
Laptop Required
A properly configured system is required for each student participating in this course. Before coming to class, carefully read and follow these instructions exactly.
Please download and install VMware Workstation, VMware Fusion, or VMware Player on your system prior to class beginning. If you own a licensed copy of VMware, make sure it is at least VMware Workstation 10, VMware Fusion 7.0, or VMware Player 7.0. If you do not own a licensed copy of VMware, you can download a free 30-day trial copy from VMware. VMware will send you a time-limited serial number if you register for the trial at their web site.
VMware Player is a free download that does not need a commercial license. Most students find VMware Player adequate for the course.
Mandatory Laptop Requirements
Mandatory Host Hardware Requirements
- CPU: 2.5+ GHz multi-core processor or higher
- Memory: 8GB of RAM minimum
- Hard Disk: 50GB of free disk space minimum
- Working USB 2.0 or higher port
- The student should have the capability to have Local Administrator Access within their host operating system
Mandatory Host Operating System Requirements
You must bring a laptop with one of the following operating systems. These operating systems have been verified to be compatible with course VMware image:
- Windows (7, 8, or 10)
- Mac OS X (Mountain Lion, Yosemite, El Capitan)
Mandatory Software Requirements
Please ensure the following software is installed on the host operating system prior to class:
- VMware Workstation 10+, VMware Player 7+, or VMware Fusion 7+
- Zip File Utility (WinZip, 7Zip, or the built-in operating system zip utility)
- Bring the proper system hardware and operating system configuration
- Install VMware (Workstation, Player, or Fusion)
- Make sure you have a working USB drive. The course VM will be copied onto your laptop from a USB key provided by SANS.
If you have additional questions about the laptop specifications, please contact firstname.lastname@example.com.
Who Should Attend
This course is intended for:
- ASP.NET developers who want to build more secure web applications
- .NET framework developers
- Software engineers
- Software architects
- Developers who need to be trained in secure coding techniques to meet PCI compliance
This class is focused specifically on software development, but it is accessible enough for anyone who's comfortable working with code and has an interest in understanding the developer's perspective. This could include:
- Application security auditors
- Technical project managers
- Senior software QA specialists
- Penetration testers who want a deeper understanding of how to target ASP.NET web applications or who want to provide more detailed vulnerability remediation options
Students should have the following:
- At least one year of experience working with ASP.NET and the .NET framework
- Experience with programming in ASP.NET using either Visual Basic or C#. All class work will be performed in C#
- A thorough knowledge of Web technology
- While this class briefly reviews basic web attacks, a prior understanding of web application vulnerabilities (i.e. the OWASP Top 10) is recommended.
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What You Will Receive
- Course Books
- Day 1: Data Validation
- Day 2: Authentication & Session Management
- Day 3: .NET Framework Security
- Day 4: Secure Software Development Lifecycle
- Lab Workbook
- USB drive with a Windows 10 VMware virtual machine used for all hands on exercises
- Windows 10 Standard License
- MP3 audio files of the completed course lecture
You Will Be Able To
- Use a web application proxy to view HTTP requests and responses.
- Review and perform basic exploits of common .NET web application vulnerabilities, such as those found in the SANS/CWE Top 25 and the OWASP Top 10:
- Cross-Site Scripting
- Parameter Manipulation
- Open Redirect
- Unvalidated Forwards
- SQL Injection
- Session Hijacking
- Clickjacking
- Cross-Site Request Forgery
- Man-in-the-middle (MITM)
- Mitigate common web application vulnerabilities using industry best practices in the .NET framework, including the following:
- Input Validation
- Blacklist & Whitelist Validation
- Regular Expressions
- Command Encoding
- Output Encoding
- Content Security Policy
- Client-side Security Headers
- Understand built-in ASP .NET security mechanisms, including the following:
- AntiForgeryToken
- Data Annotations
- Event Validation
- Request Validation
- View State
- Entity Framework
- ASP.NET Identity
- Forms Authentication
- Membership Provider
- Web API
- Apply industry best practices (NIST, PCI) for cryptography and hashing in the .NET framework.
- Implementing a secure software development lifecycle (SDLC) to include threat modeling, static analysis, and dynamic analysis.
Hands-on Training
- Parameter Manipulation
- SQL Injection
- Cross-Site Scripting
- Session Hijacking
- Cross-Site Request Forgery
- Cryptographic Storage
- Web Services
- Secure Code Review Challenge
Press & Reviews
"This class should be required for anyone in the field of software development." - Attendee, Meijer
"I do development on a daily basis. This information is extremely valuable! I discovered several areas of my applications that have areas where security can be improved." - Attendee, Meijer
"This is a must-have for all applications and must-know for all developers. I recommend to my colleagues." - Praveen Palety, Western Union Business Solutions
"It's shocking to see how much we are missing in our code. I'm going to go back to change the code immediately." - Ruojie Wang, New Jersey Hospital Association
"DEV544 covers the fundamentals of security. Many tools and concepts have been introduced." - Duc Bui, WorldPay
"DEV544 does a terrific job at discussing security in .net, a fairly elusive part of .net programming." - Craig Allyn Moore, Oncology Nuring Society
"This course illustrated just how easy it is to write exploitable code and how to prevent the attacks." - Brian Scoggins, TransCard, LLC
Author Statement
Developers are always up against rigid deadlines, sparse and changing requirements and constant production support issues, which leaves little time for keeping up with the current threats and defenses and inevitably makes security an afterthought. Bolting security on at the end of the development phase leaves applications vulnerable and requires significantly more effort than if the applications were architected with security in mind at the beginning. CWE defines approximately 658 software weaknesses that can be introduced at different points in the software development lifecycle, and an attacker only needs to expose one of these while developers feel pressure to defend against them all. The goal of this course is not to teach developers how to write 100% secure code, but instead to help developers change their mindset to developing defensible code from the early stages of the SDL. This will allow applications to withstand an attack and provide feedback when under attack, so organizations can adjust and adapt to the changing threat landscape.
This course covers common attacks, including applicable topics from the CWE/SANS Top 25 Most Dangerous Programming Errors, the OWASP Top 10, and deficiencies in the .NET framework, while also providing solid defensive techniques. This course will change the way developers approach the design and implementation of software. Take part in this exciting class and arm yourself with the knowledge to protect your .NET applications.
- Eric Johnson


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Craigslist Demands 'Exclusive License' On Your Posts
from the good-luck-with-that... deptWhen Craigslist sued PadMapper and 3taps, we questioned the legal basis for much of the lawsuit, in particular the claim that Craigslist even could sue over copyright, when any copyrightable content is created by the end-users and not Craigslist itself. It appears that someone at Craigslist realized that it was somewhere very close to the Righthaven line in claiming a bare right to sue over someone else's work, and made a tweak, demanding "exclusive" rights.
I first saw this via Slashdot on the Baligu blog, and was trying to go through the legal implications, but thankfully, Tim Lee over at Ars Technica did all the heavy lifting for us in speaking to IP lawyers James Grimmelmann and Mark Lyon who are quite skeptical of this move.
What's odd is that this "change" isn't even to its terms of use, which don't actually claim an exclusive license. Instead, the company has just added text to the posting page saying that you are granting the company such a right:
Clicking "Continue" confirms that craigslist is the exclusive licensee of this content, with the exclusive right to enforce copyrights against anyone copying, republishing, distributing or preparing derivative works without its consent.The theory, as Lee notes, is probably that by more forcefully claiming exclusive rights, perhaps it can get over the hump and have the right to actually enforce those copyrights -- but that legal theory is speculative at best.
It's kind of interesting, because someone could also potentially argue that this statement contradicts the company's own terms of use since they're different but perhaps more interesting are the wider legal questions raised by this -- including what happens if you, the user, post your classified ad to any other site. Craigslist seems to be claiming that it can go after those other sites (and, um, potentially you, I think...) for reposting "its" work. That's crazy and something that completely goes against Craigslist's standard "user-friendly" approach to everything.
Once again, this is showing how Craigslist's pursuit of these kinds of legal issues really seems to go against what made Craigslist so successful, turning the company into much more of a cranky legal bully. Lots of companies that start out innovative and open, do later change and flip sides on things like this, but Craigslist always seemed like the kind of company that would stay on the right side of the "evil line." It's too bad to see that it seems to be so aggressively diving over to the copyright bully side of the line.
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OAKLAND -- A successful return to the rotation by Angels right-hander Garrett Richards on Saturday was marred by a rare meltdown by reliever Scott Downs, who gave up a pinch-hit, two-run home run to Derek Norris in the seventh inning of a 3-1 loss to the Oakland Athletics at the Oakland Coliseum.
Richards gave up three hits in five scoreless innings and left with a 1-0 lead, but a bullpen that suffered its second blown save in five games couldn't hold on, and the Angels fell 12 games behind the American League West Division-leading A's, matching their largest deficit of the season.
Downs, who entered with a 2-2 record and 1.24 earned-run average in 43 appearances, had not been charged with a run in 29 consecutive outings dating to a May 1 game in Oakland, but that streak, which fell one shy of Francisco Rodriguez's franchise record, set in 2006, came to a quick end Saturday.
BOX SCORE: Athletics 3, Angels 1
After replacing Dane De La Rosa with one out and a runner on in the seventh inning, Downs' first pitch was lined over the left-field wall by Norris, whose first-ever pinch hit turned a 1-0 A's deficit into a 2-1 lead. It was also the first homer Downs had given up since last Sept. 25.
Downs struck out Eric Sogard, but Coco Crisp hit a two-out single to center and scored when Jed Lowrie drove a double over the head of right fielder Collin Cowgill to score Crisp for a 3-1 lead and knock Downs out of the game.
Richards, who replaced struggling right-hander Joe Blanton in the rotation, made his first start since April 30, when he was rocked for seven runs and eight hits in 5 2/3 innings of a 10-6 loss in Oakland and was subsequently moved back to the bullpen.
This start went a little bit better, with Richards striking out four and walking two in a 78-pitch performance that was backed by some solid defense.
With two on and one out in the second inning, left fielder J.B. Shuck raced in to make a sliding catch of Chris Young's sinking liner, and with two on and no outs in the third, second baseman Howie Kendrick and shortstop Erick Aybar turned a double play on Jed Lowrie's grounder.
Kendrick also made a nice play with one on and one out in the fourth inning, diving to his left to smother Josh Reddick's grounder, scrambling to his feet and throwing to first base for the out.
The Angels scored their only run in the second inning when Josh Hamilton, who entered with a .158 average and just one home run this season against left-handed pitchers, hit a solo homer to right off Oakland left-hander Tommy Milone.
But that was the only run surrendered by Milone, who gave up four hits, struck out six and walked four in seven innings to improve to 9-8. Ryan Cook threw a scoreless eighth, and closer Grant Balfour retired the side in order in the ninth for his 28th save.
Albert Pujols could land on DL with foot injury
Eagles receiver Jeremy Maclin tears ACL during camp
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It took too many years and too many deaths to persuade Congress to act, but President Bush is expected to sign into law today a measure that will make it harder for people with a history of dangerous mental illness to purchase firearms. That is good news, but there is more work to be done.
The new law — the product of a rare partnership between gun control advocates and the National Rifle Association — addresses a glaring problem. Millions of criminal and mental health records are missing from the National Instant Criminal Background Check System used to screen gun purchasers and block sales to people who are disqualified by law from buying guns. The bill provides new financial incentives for states and localities to improve their spotty record-keeping and to share all pertinent information with the federal data system.
This important step forward owes much to the efforts of two New York Democrats: Senator Charles Schumer and Representative Carolyn McCarthy. They first tried to pass the measure in 2002, after a gunman, whose mental history should have blocked his purchase of a .22-caliber semiautomatic rifle, walked into a Long Island church and gunned down a priest and a parishioner.
That tragic crime was not enough to prod Congress to act, but last year's massacre at Virginia Tech was. The fact that the Virginia Tech shooter was allowed to buy semiautomatic pistols and high-capacity ammunition magazines, even though a court had found him to be dangerously mentally ill, sparked public outrage. It also put pressure on the N.R.A. to work with gun control proponents on legislation to plug the big gap in the background check system that helped pave the way for the deadly attack.
Having taken this much-needed step, the gun lobby should now join with gun control advocates to close another dangerous loophole: the one that permits nonlicensed dealers to sell firearms at gun shows without conducting any background check whatsoever. There is no principled reason gun show sales should be exempt, and the loophole poses a serious threat to public safety.
The N.R.A has so far successfully beaten back legislation to end the gun show loophole. It should not take another horrific attack by a mad gunman to change anyone's mind. This time the N.R.A., Congress and President Bush should do the right thing — before more lives are needlessly lost.Continue reading the main story


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Florida State Attorney Willie Meggs said Thursday that no charges will be filed against Florida State University quarterback Jameis Winston in relation to a sex assault investigation.
Meggs made the announcement at a news conference, saying there was not enough evidence to win a conviction.
"After reviewing all the evidence in the case, we did not feel like we could meet that burden," Meggs said.
A woman who accused Winston, a Heisman Trophy contender, of sexual assault told police she was raped at an apartment after a night of drinking at a bar, according to a search warrant released hours before Meggs made his announcement.
In the warrant from January, the alleged victim told police she and friends had five to six shots at Potbellys and her "memory is very broken from that point forward." She said she remembered being in a cab with a "non-descript" black man and going into an apartment where she was raped. The woman didn't identify Winston, who is black, until about a month after the alleged assault a year ago.
The warrant said she tried to fight the man off, and at some point, another man came into the room and told him to stop. But the two went into a bathroom "where he completed the act."
Her next memory was of the suspect dressing her, putting her on a scooter and dropping her off at a campus intersection. She said she had no idea where the alleged assault took place.
Meggs said Wednesday his office had "exhausted all investigative tools" since the case was handed over to his office in mid-November.
"We have learned as much as we can learn," said Meggs, who announced his findings at a 2 p.m. news conference at the Leon County Courthouse.
Patricia Carroll, the attorney representing the accuser's family, released the following statement Thursday afternoon:
"The victim and her family appreciate the State Attorney's efforts in attempting to conduct a proper investigation after an inordinate delay by the Tallahassee Police Department. The victim in this case had the courage to immediately report her rape to the police and she relied upon them to seek justice. The victim has grave concerns that her experience, as it unfolded in the public eye and through social media, will discourage other victims of rape from coming forward and reporting."
The details of the alleged rape were contained in a search warrant for cellphone records, including text messages. The warrant said the woman sent multiple text messages after the alleged assault, but it did not say what they said.
In the short time since Meggs' office took over the case, investigators have taken DNA from Winston, interviewed the victim and looked at other evidence.
ESPN reported that DNA found in the accuser's underwear matched Winston. But Winston's attorney, Timothy Jansen, has suggested Winston had consensual sex with the accuser and he expects the prosecutor will exonerate his client.
"If he looked at evidence we did, we feel confident he will find that Mr. Winston did nothing wrong," Jansen said.
Jansen plans to have Winston briefly address the media at 3:30 p.m.
Winston, 19, has led the Seminoles to a No. 1 ranking and a shot at a national championship if they defeat Duke on Saturday.
Many voters were waiting to see whether Winston would be charged with a crime before casting their ballots. The deadline for ballots is Monday, and the trophy is awarded Dec. 14.
Florida State policy dictates that a student-athlete is suspended from game action if charged with a felony until the charge is resolved "absent extraordinary circumstances as determined by the administration."
Meggs said Wednesday that the investigation results should answer some lingering questions about how the investigation was handled and why it took 11 months before prosecutors were notified.
"When you all look at this, when the dust all settles, you'll say, 'Man, there were some things that could have been done back in December of '12 that could have cleared this up a whole lot easier than November of 2013," he said.
The alleged sexual assault was first reported to police on Dec. 7, 2012. The family has said the victim did not know the identity of her attacker until early January, when she identified him as Winston. Police said last week that they tried to interview Winston in January but that Jansen at the time told them his client would not answer questions.
The family has been sharply critical of the way Tallahassee police have handled the case. They said they pushed to have a DNA sample taken from Winston, only to be told by a police detective that it would alert Winston and make the case public. The family said Carroll was warned by police that Tallahassee is a "big football town, and the victim needs to think long and hard before proceeding against him because she will be raked over the coals and her life will be made miserable."
Tallahassee police have defended their handling of the case and said it was placed on inactive status in February after police were told the alleged victim did not wish to prosecute the case. Carroll has denied that the woman wanted to drop the investigation.
The alleged victim was an FSU student, but she left school last month after Carroll was told by police that information about the case was about to be released to the media.