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This is the fifth in a nine part series of articles by Robert Najemy of Holistic Harmony on Healing the Inner Child (Clarity issue 170). I will be sharing the rest of the articles with you as well!
Alternative Perceptions
Note: The work described in this article usually requires Guidance and support by a person experienced in this work.
Basically reality as we imagine it does not exist. We create our own personal subjective reality through our perceptions and interpretations of what has happened and what is happening and also what might happen. This is what we call reality - it is totally subjective and we can change it by simply altering our perceptions of that has happened, is happening and might happen.
For each of our false assumptions we need to find new more enlightened ways of perceiving the same events so that we can create a new upgraded experience of the same event or situation. What are some of those possible alternative beliefs?
1. I am, and always was, worthy of acceptance, respect and love even when others were not able to recognize and acknowledge my innate inner beauty and goodness.
2. When others were not able to show me the love and respect I deserve and have always deserved, it is simply because they were suffering and unhappy at those moments.
3. When someone is angry, aggressive, blaming and even hurtful, it is because he or she is fearful and suffering inside.
4. All of us - including the adults of our childhood years, did the best they could at each moment, with the handicap of their own childhood experiences and resulting fears, programming, pain, anger and guilt.
5. My self-worth is an immutable fact that can never be increased or lessened by another's words, actions or problems.
6. I was actually always safe in all situations - the proof of that is that I am here today.
7. As a soul, before incarnating, I had chosen all of the events of my childhood years because for some reason, (that perhaps one day I will understand) they offer me the perfect stimuli for the lessons and growth I have chosen in this life.
8. Whatever people may have done that hurt me, was always because of their ignorance of their and my true nature.
9. I am an expression of divine consciousness and this body and mind are my temporary vehicles of expressions on the earth. My self-worth and security are never in any way dependent on those temporary vehicles of expression.
10. All of the adults of my childhood including those who played the roles of my parents (biological or not) are simply fellow souls in the process of evolution with whom we have agreed on a spiritual contract to play these roles.
11. These souls whom I have chosen are not in any way perfect and are also in a learning process and we are learning together here in the material world. I cannot expect them to be better than their programming allowed them to be.
12. I owe to my parents love, care and respect, but never to live my life according to their beliefs when they conflict my deepest values. I respect and love them, but live my life according to my own values.
13. I was never responsible for others' realities. Each creates his or her own reality.
14. In the same way, others were never responsible for my reality.
15. I am safe in all situations and always was safe in the past, even when I was fearful.
16. I am worthy of love and acceptance even when I make mistakes, which are part of my evolutionary process.
17. I am worthy of love and respect even when I do not do what others want me to do. (Of course I need to also love them when they do not do what I want them to do.)
18. I am safe in love. Loving is my greatest power.
19. I am and always have been worthy of unconditional lasting love, regardless of others' inability to do so.
20. I am and always was safe and loveable even when I was different than others or was unable to accommodate their needs or demands.
21. I am and always was safe and loveable even when others were ill, unhappy, in pain, critical, abusive, rejecting, condemning, threatening, angry, and hateful.
22. We are all divinely unique and there never was, and nor is there now, any reason to compare myself to any other fellow soul in the process of evolution.
23. It always was and is totally natural and pure to experience and express my divinely given sexuality.
24. Regardless of others ability to perceive my intelligence and ability, I am as all other souls totally capable to creating the life that fulfills me.
25. Regardless of society's and perhaps the clergy's confusion on this point, God has always loved me (and all others) as I was in every moment of the past - no matter what I did or did not do; and still loves me exactly as I am today.
26. Although I may have learned in the past to identify money with safety or self-worth, I was always and am today safe and worthy regardless of my economic situation.
27. I am not a child anymore. I am an adult and I can create the reality I choose.
28. The events of the past do not exist. They have no power over me whatsoever except for the power I give to them. I choose to accept whatever happened, love myself and love others and let go of "that which does exist anyway".
29. I am and have always been free. In the moments in which I felt suppressed, the reality was and is that I bartered my freedom for safety, acceptance or love. This was a free choice. If I now desire to make different choices, then I am now free to do so.
You can add hundreds of more alternative perceptions depending in the particular experience you would like to transform. Remember we are not seeking to suppress what we feel or cover up the event. We want to focus on it exactly as it we "remember" that it happened, but to now interpret differently what that means about us others and life.
It is important to clarify that, when altering our perception of the past, we need to be very careful not to cover up or suppress feelings or energies. This would lead to a situation in which these suppressed emotions or energy fields would work subconsciously undermining our psychosomatic health and even our mental state and behavior. We would not be free.
This is not a philosophical or intellectual exercise but rather an experiential one. We must first remove the emotional charge through expression, emotional release and energy psychology, before we begin to alter our perception of what happened.
Otherwise it would be like recording a new song on an old cassette without erasing the previous song. When we play the cassette, both the old and the new song will play. In this case we will experience both the old emotions and our attempt to believe our new perceptions.
We need to erase the cassette first and then record the new song. We need first to remove the old emotional energy associated with each event, before moving forward to reinterpret it. This can be done with EFT, BSFF, TAT, EMDR and Sedona. Some of these techniques, such as TAT, EMDR and EFT with choices, incorporate the installation of the new perception once the old emotional charge has been removed or seriously reduced. Please keep this clarification in mind.
In general we want to relive the event, while keeping in mind that we were always safe and worthy of love and respect, regardless of what was happening and whether others were in a position emotionally to behave towards us as we always deserved.
We simply now realize that we were good worthy, loveable beings - even if we were wrong or made a mistake - (we are not saying that we were perfect). All beings at all times are expressions of the divine. No being is ever unworthy of love or respect. All beings are divine. We make mistakes and need to recognize and correct them. But we and others are always worthy of love and respect, no matter what mistakes we might make.
Also as children we were most likely pure and good hearted and probably did not desire to harm anyone. Most of the cases in which we experienced rejection and abuse was because the adults had their own problems, their own fears and attachments. This does not mean that the solution is to blame, reject or hate them. This will solve nothing.
We have made "soul agreements" with them before we were born that they would act in these ways for our spiritual awakening. We are not to blame. They are not to blame. No one is. It all happened as it should have. We understood as souls before incarnating that it would serve our mutual evolution.
Now is the moment of freedom. We can now alter our perceptions and realize that we are in fact safe, worthy, capable, good and free to live our lives in ways that fulfill us. We can now release these false beliefs and their resulting emotions and live a new present based on "new past" that we have just created by altering our perception of ourselves, others and whatever might have "happened" but no longer exists.
We have free will. No one can or ever will force us to forgive others or our selves and let go of bitterness, pain, anger and guilt. If we chose to hold on to the past, that is our own not very wise choice and we will live with its consequences. The means to let go are here in this book. We simply need to choose freedom over slavery to the past.
This can be done especially effectively through all forms of energy psychology but especially through TAT and Ho'oponopono.
Through TAT, our alternative perception of the past will likely include that we experience our security and self-worth regardless of what might be happening or what others might be doing. We will experience that others are fellow souls trying their best in the same evolutionary process that we find ourselves entwined. That they did what they could considering their own "past", fears, programming etc. as well as with the "soul contracts" that we had agreed on before entering the physical realms. We will experience the same events through the prism that live gave us exactly what we needed for our growth process. We might even be able to think of all the lessons we have learned and the ways we have become stronger and better persons because of these events and situations.
Holding the past event in mind, we will remember that we are eternal divine consciousness and that our security and self-worth are equally eternal and immutable.
As we relive those events, we will feel understanding, compassion, forgiveness and love for ourselves and all the other fellow souls who participated in those "dramas" with us.
Through Ho'oponpono, we will learn to forgive, love and bless all as we ask their forgiveness for any part we may have played in those events and express our love to them and ourselves. We will learn to thank the Divine for now removing all aspects of ourselves that may contribute to or attract such realties.
We will become free from all inner causes and also consequences of those events on our relationships with our bodies, ourselves, others, those of the opposite sex, of the same sex, with beings in power, with money, with sex, our profession and even our spiritual life.
I warmly suggest that you contact a guide experienced in this process to get you started. If that is not possible, then contact us through our website for more information on how you can proceed. (www.HolisticHarmony.com or www.HolisticHarmony.com/greek)
Once you have made a list of the specific events you would like to discharge emotionally, then you might want to answer the following questionnaires for greater clarity on each issue.
Continued in the next issue.
Adapted from the book The Psychology of Happiness by Robert Elias Najemy


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- Short Report
- Open Access
Introducing glycomics data into the Semantic Web
- Kiyoko F Aoki-Kinoshita1,
- Jerven Bolleman2,
- Matthew P Campbell3,
- Shin Kawano4,
- Jin-Dong Kim4,
- Thomas Lütteke5,
- Masaaki Matsubara6,
- Shujiro Okuda7, 8,
- Rene Ranzinger9,
- Hiromichi Sawaki10,
- Toshihide Shikanai10,
- Daisuke Shinmachi10,
- Yoshinori Suzuki10,
- Philip Toukach11,
- Issaku Yamada6,
- Nicolle H Packer3 and
- Hisashi Narimatsu10Email author
© Aoki-Kinoshita et al.; licensee BioMed Central Ltd. 2013
- Received: 9 May 2013
- Accepted: 17 October 2013
- Published: 26 November 2013
Glycoscience is a research field focusing on complex carbohydrates (otherwise known as glycans)a, which can, for example, serve as "switches" that toggle between different functions of a glycoprotein or glycolipid. Due to the advancement of glycomics technologies that are used to characterize glycan structures, many glycomics databases are now publicly available and provide useful information for glycoscience research. However, these databases have almost no link to other life science databases.
In order to implement support for the Semantic Web most efficiently for glycomics research, the developers of major glycomics databases agreed on a minimal standard for representing glycan structure and annotation information using RDF (Resource Description Framework). Moreover, all of the participants implemented this standard prototype and generated preliminary RDF versions of their data. To test the utility of the converted data, all of the data sets were uploaded into a Virtuoso triple store, and several SPARQL queries were tested as "proofs-of-concept" to illustrate the utility of the Semantic Web in querying across databases which were originally difficult to implement.
We were able to successfully retrieve information by linking UniCarbKB, GlycomeDB and JCGGDB in a single SPARQL query to obtain our target information. We also tested queries linking UniProt with GlycoEpitope as well as lectin data with GlycomeDB through PDB. As a result, we have been able to link proteomics data with glycomics data through the implementation of Semantic Web technologies, allowing for more flexible queries across these domains.
- BioHackathon
- Carbohydrate
- Data integration
- Glycan
- Glycoconjugate
- RDF standard
- Carbohydrate structure database
It is widely acknowledged that developing a mechanism to handle multiple databases in an integrated manner is key to making glycomics accessible to other -omic disciplines. The National Academy of Science published a report called "Transforming Glycoscience: A Roadmap for the Future" that exemplifies the hurdles and problems faced by the Glycomics research community due to the disconnected and incomplete nature of existing databases [1]. Within the last decade, a large number of carbohydrate structure (sequence) databases have become available on the web, all providing their own unique data resources and functionalities [2]. After the conclusion of the CarbBank project [3], the German Cancer Research Center used the available data to develop their GLYCOSCIENCES.de database [4], which in general focuses on the three-dimensional conformations of carbohydrates. KEGG GLYCAN was added to the KEGG resources as a new glycan structure database that is linked to their genomic and pathway information [5]. The Consortium for Functional Glycomics also developed a glycan structure database to supplement their data resources storing experimental data from glycan array, glycan profiling from mass spectrometry, glyco-gene knockout mouse and glyco-gene microarray [6]. In Russia, the Bacterial Carbohydrate Structure Database (BCSDB) was developed, which contains carbohydrate structures from bacterial species collected from the scientific literature [7]. Additionally, small databases used in local laboratories have been developed, and so the GlycomeDB database was developed to integrate all the records in these databases to provide a web portal that allows researchers to search across all supported databases for particular structures [8]. The developers of GlycomeDB were a part of the EUROCarbDB project, which was an EU-funded initiative for developing a framework for storing and sharing experimental data of carbohydrates [9]. Several resources were developed under the EUROCarbDB framework including, a database for organizing monosaccharide information was developed, called MonosaccharideDB [10] and the HPLC-focused database GlycoBase [11]. MonosaccharideDB is an important database for integrating carbohydrate structures from different resources, since oftentimes different representations are used for the same monosaccharides. Unfortunately, funding-support for the EUROCarbDB project ended, however the data resources and software, which are all available as open source software, were taken on by the UniCarbKB project [12]. Meanwhile in Japan, the Japan Consortium for Glycobiology and Glycotechnology Database (JCGGDB) was developed to integrate all the carbohydrate resources in Japan [13]. However, despite all of these efforts to develop useful and valuable glycomics databases, a lack of interoperability is hampering the development of 'mashup' applications that are capable of integrating glycan related data with other -omics data.
Almost all databases mentioned above provide their information using web pages restricting the query possibilities to the limited search options provided by the developers. In addition only a few databases provide web services that allow retrieval of data in a machine-readable non-HTML format. The few implemented web service interfaces return proprietary non-standard formats making it hard to retrieve and integrate data from several resources into a single result. Despite some efforts to standardize and exchange their data [14, 15], most glycomics databases are still regarded as "disconnected islands" [1]. Standardization of carbohydrate primary structures is more difficult than genomics or proteomics, mainly because of the inherent structural complexity of oligosaccharides exemplified by complex branching, glycosidic linkages, anomericity and residue modifications. Individual databases developed their own formats to cope with these problems and encode glycan primary structures in a machine readable way [2].
Collaboration agreement
In order to integrate data in the life sciences using RDF (Resource Description Framework), several annual BioHackathons (Biology + Hacking + Marathon) sponsored by the National Bioscience Database Center (NBDC) and Database Center for Life Science (DBCLS) in Japan have been held since 2008. The 5th BioHackathon was held in Toyama city, Japan, from September 2nd to 7th, 2012 [16]. The glycan RDF subgroup convened in Toyama to discuss and implement the initial version of a contextualized RDF document (GlycoRDF) representing the respective glycan database contents in a standardized RDF format.
For a better understanding of the processes that glycans are involved in, the participants all agreed that not only should the information on primary structures be available but also associated metadata such as the biological contexts the glycans have been found in (including information on the proteins that glycans are linked to), specification of glycan-binding proteins, associated publications and experimental data must be taken into consideration. Such data are spread over the various resources, which are (e.g. in the context of proteins) not limited to only glyco-related databases. A better integration of all these data collections will allow researchers to answer more complex biological questions than simply using individual databases or only cross-linking primary structures. Connecting glycomics resources with other kinds of life science data will also significantly improve the integration of glycan information into systems biology approaches.
Proof-of-concept SPARQL queries
RDFized glycan databases in this study
DB name
Number of entries as of May 2013
Number of triples
Over 3300 glycan structures, approximately 9000 structure and protein associations, with over 900 publications
1977 triples for structure and protein data of one experiment
Over 10,000 structures, over 4000 publications, over 5000 taxons, and over 2500 NMR spectra
2,595,411 triples from all data
37,140 glycan structure entries
518,733 triples from all data
About 700 monosaccharide entries
1911 triples of Basetypes, 14,692 triples of Monosaccharides, and 275 triples of Substituents
174 glycoepitopes recognized by 613 antibodies and a wide range of biochemical information related to the glycoepitopes and antibodies
220,545 triples from all data
1,830 entries of mice glycoproteins and 701 of C. elegans glycoproteins
2,337,104 triples
LfDB (Lectin frontier DataBase)
479 entries of lectin data, including PDB information, and their glycan interaction data
902 triples of lectin-PDB relationship data
After the conversion of these data into RDF, we set up a local triplestore using Virtuoso [20], uploaded all of the data and tested the following queries to see if the target data could be retrieved:
Query 1
Query 2
Query 3
Discussion and conclusion
In this report, we illustrate the utility of RDFizing glyco-databases in order to link glycan data from different glycomics resources with proteomics data. The developers of existing databases agreed upon using RDF as a straightforward approach to link relevant data with one another. This would in turn enable the creation of links with other -omics data sources. In particular, we have shown in this work that the availability of formalized RDF data of glycoscience resources has allowed not only the integrated query of multiple glyco-related databases, but also the integration with UniProt, which is a valuable resource of proteomics data. Although few genomic resources are currently on the Semantic Web, as the utility of this new technology spreads, we expect that other proteomics, metabolomics and even medical data will become available. Moreover, it is a simple matter of adding triples to existing data to link with new resources as they become available, illustrating the power of the Semantic Web.
In order to further add other pertinent glycomics data to the Semantic Web, two points should be kept in mind: 1) the consistent usage of predicates throughout the related data, and 2) the consistent usage of URIs. For 1), it will be necessary to develop an ontology for glycomics data, which is currently under development. For 2), we suggest the usage of identifiers.org when referring to external databases. This base URI is intended to be a persistent URI for any major data resource such that if the original URI changes, identifiers.org will point to the updated resource. Thus users will not need to manage the update of outdated URIs.
Future work entails the development of a more formalized glyco-ontology in order to organize the semantics of the existing glyco-related data, as mentioned above. This can be most easily undertaken by first focusing on the RDF data at hand. As evident from queries 2 and 3, we were forced to use regular expression filters in order to obtain our target data. Thus, we are currently discussing the first version of this glyco-ontology and plan on implementing a more standardized version of our RDF data. This data will be made available as a public SPARQL endpoint in the near future such that federated queries can be performed. This will also make it possible for developers of other related databases to use our standard to most efficiently link their data with the glycomics world.
aNote that in this manuscript, we may use the terms "carbohydrate structure" and "glycan" or "glycan structure" interchangeably. Note also that terms starting with "glyco-" refer to glycans, which are composed of monosaccharides. For example, glycoproteins are glycosylated proteins, which are protein structures with at least one monosaccharide attached to one of its amino acids.
This work has been supported by National Bioscience Database Center (NBDC) of Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST), National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST) in Japan, and the Database Center for Life Science (DBCLS) in Japan. The developers recognize the invaluable contributions from the community and those efforts to curate and share structural and experimental data collections. MC acknowledges funding from the Australian National eResearch Collaboration Tools and Resources project (NeCTAR). PT acknowledges funding from Russian Foundation for Basic Research, grant 12-04-00324. RR is supported by NIH/NIGMS funding the National Center for Glycomics and Glycoproteomics (8P41GM103490).
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The Luxe Weekend:
September 30, 2012
Luxe Weekend: October 2012
Your in-the-know guide to where to go this weekend (and week)
By Nancy Staab
The Taste of Atlanta Festival; James Beard Sunday Supper; Steven Spielberg and John Williams; major art stars Alex Prager, Yink Shonibare and Sarah Sze; Cirque du Soleil's "Totem;" provocateurs David Sedaris and Camille Paglia; and songwriters from Jack White and Lera Lynn to Psychedelic Furs and Goyte bring edible, visual, intellectual and sonic super power to the month of October.
Scarecrows in the Garden and Fest-of-Ale Thursdays at The Atlanta Botanical Garden
Scarecrows in the Garden, Atlanta's favorite fall tradition, returns for its 10th annual season of spooky, kooky fun. All month long, the Garden will bstuffed with more than 100 scarecrows handcrafted by businesses, individuals, schools and organizations. In addition to the Scarecrows, enjoy a variety of fall crafts and games in the Children's Garden every weekend, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Free with Garden admission. And every Thursday in October, adults can enjoy the gardens, seasonal brews, and live music from 5-10PM www.atlantabotanicalgarden.org
"Skate It or Hang It"at the Museum of Design Atlanta
In what has to be the rad-est art exhibit of the summer, MODA devotes its walls and even outside piazza space to a celebration of skateboard chic and skateboard culture through Oct. 27. The exhibit will include skateboard graphics from the 1970s to present day; original installations by Atlanta-based artists influenced by skateboard art such as Alex Brewer AKA graf artist Hense, and a 9-foot interactive skateboard sticker wall. www.museumofdesign.org
Andre Leon Talley's "Little Black Dress" exhibit opens at SCAD Museum of Art, Savannah
Little Black Dress, a major exhibit of this chic and classic wardrobe staple, designed by fashion's top designers from 1920s to the present day, opens today at SCAD Museum of Art in Savannah and run through Dec. 16. Curated by Vogue Contributing Editor and SCAD Trustee Andre Leon Talley, the exhibition focuses on historic and contemporary examples of the fashion icon "the little black dress," and reveals how it has been endlessly appropriated and translated. Featured garments include a Tom Ford's Fall/Winter 2011 frock, previously worn by Lady Gaga; a selection from Prabal Gurung's Fall 2011 collection, previously worn by Sarah Jessica Parker; and a Stella McCartney worn by Rihanna. Many other iconic pieces will be displayed, including those from Chanel, L'Wren Scott, Givenchy, Cushnie et Ochs, Yves Saint Laurent and more. www.scadmoa.org/
Dracula: The Rock Opera by 7 Stages
Atlanta's L5) Rock Star Orchestra transports you to Transylvania with Dracula: The Rock Opera, Bram Stokers' chilling tale of sex, blood, and rock n' roll, through Oct. 14. Susan Booth is an executive director! For info and tickets: www.7stages.org
Alex Brewer aka HENSE's work at Sandler Hudson Gallery
Street artists and Atlanta native Alex Brewer, aka HENSE, has his first solo show "Spry" at Sandler Hudson Gallery. The works in spray are inspired by Brewer's recent works for public spaces like the Atlanta Beltline. The mixed-media works on paper and wood are energetic and vivid. He also collaborated with well known artist Scott Ingram on two large drawings in the exhibition. Brewer's work has been exhibited world-wide from Tokyo to Barcelona. Also on view: a neon piece entitled "Another Nice One" on the gallery rooftop by Greely Myatt. Exhibit through Oct. 20. sandlerhudson.com/
Launch of the month-long Atlanta Celebrates Photography festival
ACP (Atlanta Celebrates Photography) kicks of with a month of over 150 photo-related exhibits and events. Highlights include Southern portraits by French photographer Pierre Gonnord at SCAD Atlanta, A Selection of Artists form the Oxford American's Visual Arts Issue at Emily Amy Gallery, Portraits by Seydou Keita and August Sander at SCAD Atlanta, a lecture by Atlanta fashion photographer Lix Von Hoene (Oct. 24) and an ACP Lecture Series at the High Museum (Oct. 23) with renowned photographer Alex Prager, known for her cinematic/pulp fiction renderings. Prager's lecture coincides with the Elton John AIDS Foundation Photography Portfolio II which will be on show at Jackson Fine Art in October. For more info: www.acpinfo.org
Buccellatti Trunk Show at Neiman Marcus
View the Italian jewelry house's latest collection in the Precious Jewels Salon at Neiman Marcus, Lenox Square, Oct. 1-5, 10AM -5:30PM
Creativity Conversation at Emory with Alice Walker and Pearl Cleage
The latest installment in Emory University's Creativity Conversation series features a talk with novelist Alice Walker and Atlanta playwright Pearl Cleage and is moderated by Valerie Boyd. The conversation is at 4PM at Cannon Chapel. The talk is free and open to the public but seating is limited so plan to arrive early.
Atlanta Celebrates Photography (ACP) Double Feature: Art documentaries by Gregory Crewdson and Alec Soth at Plaza Theatre
Plaza Theatre and ACP host a double-feature of documentaries about two of America's best known contemporary photographers: Alex Soth, featured in Somewhere to Disappear and cinematic photographer/installation artist Gregory Crewdson in Gregory Crewdson: Brief Encounters. Director of the Crewdson film, Ben Shapiro, will be on hand as a special guest. The screening will take place at 6:30PM . For more info: plazaatlanta.com or festivalguide.acpinfo.org/listings/view/1184
David Byrne & St. Vincent perform at Cobb Energy Centre
David Byrne (former Talking Heads lead and arty provocateur) has the culturati talking about his new pairing with the jazzy female performer St. Vincent for brass-heavy tunes. They perform tonight at Cobb Center. www.cobbenergycentre.com
ASO Season Opener with Famed Violinist Midori
Music Director Robert Spano and the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra will open the 2012-13 season with acclaimed violinist Midori performing the Beethoven Violin Concerto and Tchaikovsky's Symphony No. 4, Oct. 4 & 6 at 8PM and Oct. 7 at 3PM. For tickets: 404.733.5000 or atlantasymphony.org
Michael Kors Spring Trunk Show at Saks
Saks Fifth Avenue, Phipps Plaza, will host the Michael Kors Spring 2013 Trunk Show Oct. 4-5.
Jane Fonda's G-CAPP Empower Party, honoring Ted Turner
Jane Fonda has often called Ted Turner her "favorite ex-husband" and this fall the legendary actress is turning a spotlight on her former mate for a celebrity evening honoring the Georgia media mogul and philanthropist to benefit G-CAPP (Georgia Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention). Fonda calls Turner "the impetus and inspiration for starting G-CAPP. Expect some good natured ribbing when this powerhouse duo takes the stage. The event, which takes place at Georgia Aquarium is co-chaired by Caroline and Jeff Tucker and Kate and Jim Denny and includes a cocktail reception and seated dinner. Patron reservations start at $1,500 per couple. For reservations: 404. 475.6046. www.gcapp.org
Preview Night of Macbeth by Georgia Shakespeare
Georgia Shakespeare's first fall offering, the bloody, thrilling Macbeth, in partnership with National Black Arts Festival opens tonight with a special discounted preview, just $13 per person, at 8PM. The Shakespeare play will continue with regularly priced shows from Oct. 5-Oct. 28. For more info and tickets visit: www.gashakespeare.orgor 404.504.1473
"Living a Beautiful Life" Panel with Bill Peace, Kevin Rathbun, The Ritz-Carlton Residences and Tiffany & Co. Reps at ADAC
Atlanta Decorative Arts Center (ADAC) kick off it's new, permanent, open doors to the public policy with two weeks of designer events and lectures starting today. A panel featuring interior designer William Peace of Peace Design, chef/restaurateur Kevin Rathbun, marketing consultan for The Ritz-Carlton Residences Ansley Feta and Itay Shimony the Atlanta GM of Tiffany & Co. will discuss "living a beautiful life" at 10AM at ADAC. Open to the public. www.adacatlanta.com
"Gracious LIving and Stylish Entertaining" Lecture with Soiree author Danielle Rollins at ADAC
Atlanta hostess, tastemaker and author, Danielle Rollins with introduce her new Rizzoli book "Soiree: Entertaining with Style," plus her party strategies from inventive invites and signature cocktails to creative linens and locally-sourced menus. A book signing will follow at Travis & Company. 2PM at ADAC. Open to the public. www.adacatlanta.com
"Sucess in Failure: Secrets of a Self-Taught Designer" Lecture by HGTV star Brian Patrick Flynn at ADAC
HGTV design star, Atlanta resident and Decor Demon blogger Brian Patrick Flynn spills all his design secrets and tips, including breaking his share of "design rules" in this 10AM lecture at ADAC. Open to the public. www.adacatlanta.com
Opening of "Ghengis Khan" exhibit at Fernbank Museum of Natural History
The special exhibition Genghis Khan invades Atlanta from October 5- January 21, taking visitors on an unforgettable journey into Khan's legendary empire. This major exhibition includes the largest touring collection of 13th-century Mongolian artifacts ever assembled: more than 200 rare, authentic relics from the conqueror's reign offer visitors a glimpse of historic gold jewelry, ceramics, coins, armor, weaponry, silk robes, costumes, religious relics, a "murdered" mummy, and more. Tickets are $17.50 for adults. For info and tickets: fernbankmuseum.org or 404.929.6300
The Fast Forward: Modern Moments 1913 - 2013 Gala at the High Museum
The Fast Forward Gala, in honor of the new MoMA "Modern Moments" exhibit at the High, includes a festive evening of cocktails, dinner and dancing amid some of the world's greatest works of modern art. The black-tie event begins at 6 p.m., and is hosted by co-chairs Sandra Baldwin and Tony Conway of Legendary Events. Gala goers will be the first to see the exhibition and riveting works from de Kooning to Koons. Gala tickets begin at $2,500 per couple For tickets and info: www.high.org/Programs/Programs/Events/2012-Events/Special-Event/Fast-Forward-Gala.aspx
Supermodel Emme Headlines Shop for Success Fundraiser
Supermodel Emme will headline this two-day "Shop for Success" designer sale/fundraiser to support Dress for Success Atlanta. Head to Atlantic Station Oct. 5-6 for a pop-up shop featuring Atlanta's best designers and fashion boutiques. The event kicks off Friday from 7-10:30PM with a VIP shopping party and exclusive deals of up to 90% off, a red carpet entrance, DJ, and Little black Dress Vodka cocktails and bites, with complimentary valet. Return Saturday 10AM to 6Pm with a host of national stylists to help you shape your wardrobe. The VIP event is $100 per person. The Saturday event is free and open to the public. All proceeds benefit Dress for Success Atlanta, which promotes economic independence of disadvantaged women by providing them with professional attires, a network of support and career development tools. For more info and tickets: shopforsuccessatlanta.eventbrite.com/
Taste Of Atlanta Festival
Taste of Atlanta offers a two-day eating frenzy (Sept. 6-7) in Midtown with over 80 participating restaurants and vendors like Noche, Park 75, The Optimist, D.B.A. Barbecue, Iberian Pig, Local Three and High Road Craft Ice Cream, plus chef demos by Ford Fry, Jay Swift, Ron Eyester and more. VIP tickets include a cocktail, wine and beer experience. VIP Tickets are $75 /day in advance or $85 at the door. General Admission tickets are $25/day in advance or $35 at the door. Tasteofatlanta.com
Fadó Hosts Octoberfest
Fadó Irish Pub in Buckhead holds it's 7th annual Octoberfest, an outdoor block party, tonight . Their motto: Leave it to the Iris to throw one helluva German party! Doors open at 3Pm, tickets $5 in advance. $10 cover starts at 5PM Think: beer, brats, live music with Astral Freaks at 6PM and Desire at 8:30PM.
"Genghis Khan: The Emperor's Feast" Fernbank Museum Gala
Fernbank Museum of Natural History hosts its 20th Anniversary black-tie gala tonight , borrowing its theme from the current Ghengis Kahn exhibit. The Emperor's Feast will include sunset cocktails, a seated dinner, live auction, dancing and a private viewing of the Genghis Kahn exhibit of rare 13thcentury Mongolian artifacts. This year's honorary chairs are Eileen DuBose and Dean DuBose Smith. For tickets and info: fernbankmuseum.org/calendar-of-events/a-timeless-affair-2012/
Flux Night at Castleberry Hill
The arts district of Castleberry Hill is flooded with pop-up public art shows, edgy performances, lantern parades by the Grateful Glutton Krewe, food, drinks, festivities and more for one night only from 8PM to Midnight. The evening ends with an after party at Elliott Street Pub. This event is free and open to the public. For the full lineup and more info: www.fluxprojects.org
Victorian street festival at Historic Oakland Cemetery
Historic Oakland Cemetery hosts its 33rd annual Sunday in the Park festival from noon to 6PM today. Many come dressed in Victorian costume. Explore the historic grounds and monuments including those of Civil War soldiers and enjoy live music, artists, food and spirits throughout the park. A donation of $5 per person is suggested, children under three are free. www.oaklandcemetery.com
Cakes & Ale Sunday Supper in Oakhurst Garden
Popular Decatur restaurant Cakes & Ale will host their Oct. Sunday Summer at Oakhurst Garden with a fall menu, including hors d'oeuvres, a main course of shrimp, corn, potatoes and sausage; local lettuces; house made bread; apple crisp for dessert; wine; beer and live music by Creek Kin. The dinner is from 5-8PM and $45 per person with 100% of all proceeds to benefit the Wylde Center. To purchase tickets: wyldecenter.org/events/cakes-and-ale/
Digital Atlanta Conference at Atlantic Station
Now in its third year, Digital Atlanta is a weeklong series of workshops, lectures, networking, and social events from Oct. 8-12 at Atlantic Station, that brings together entrepreneurs, innovators, business leaders, solution providers and executives to discuss digital innovations, explore opportunities in the digital space and highlight how Atlanta is leading the charge in many of these areas. For more info: digitalatlanta.org
Creativity Conversation at Emory with Pulitzer Prize Poet Natasha Trethewey and Rosemary Magee
The latest installment in Emory University's Creativity Conversation series features a talk with Atlanta's recent Pulitzer Prize winning poet Natasha Trethewey and Rosemary Magee, newly appointed director of Emory's Manuscript, Archives, and Rare book Library. The conversation is at 7PM at Cannon Chapel. The talk is free and open to the public but seating is limited so plan to arrive early. A book-signing and reception will follow the talk.
Christian Dior Exotic Skins Handbag Trunk Show at Saks
Saks Fifth Avenue, Phipps Plaza, hosts a trunk show of Christian Dior exotic skins handbags Oct. 9-10.
Jack White Performs at Fox Theatre
Musical prodigy Jack White (The White Stripes, The Raconteurs) plays The Fabulous Fox Theatre tonight at 8PM with special guests Pokey LaFarge and The South City Three. www.foxtheatre.org
Woodfire Grill Hosts a Book Party for Chef Kevin Gillespie
Former Woodfire Grill chef Kevin Gillespie and his new cookbook Fire in My Belly will be feted at a special party 6-10PM at Woodfire Grill including Southern bites from the cook book like mushroom toast, squash tarts, ribs and banana pudding. $75 in advance per person, includes a signed copy of the cookbook by Gillespie. Tickets if available at the door will be $90 per person. For more info and tickets: www.woodfiregrill.com
An Evening with Stacy London: The Truth About Style at Atlanta History Center
"What Not To Wear" TV host Stacy London will talk about fashion and her new book, The Truth About Style with a cocktail reception at the Atlanta History Center at 6PM, followed by a talk and book-signing at 7PM. Tickets and more info here: www.atlantahistorycenter.com
Donna Karan Fall Trunk Show at Neiman Marcus
Neiman Marcus, Lenox Square, hosts the Donna Karan Fall Trunk Show today from 10AM to 6PM in Designer Sportswear, level two.
A Dinner and Soiree in honor of Restaurateur/TV Personality Alex Hitz "My Beverly Hills Kitchen" at Atlanta History Center
Atlanta transplant to L.A., Chef Alex Hitz, is feted with a seated dinner inspired by his new cookbook, a book presentation, and dancing tonight at 7Pm at The Atlanta History Center. Tickets are $225 per person and include a signed copy of the book. Chairs included Dean DuBose Smith, Aimee Chubb, Duvall Fuqua, Elizabeth Hale, and Frances Schultz. Want to skip the gala? Come to Atlanta History Center Thurs. Oct. 11 for a lecture only, where Hitz talks about his new cookbook "My Beverly Hills Kitchen: Classic Southern Cooking with a French Twist" at 7PM at Atlanta History Center. Recipes include Fried Chicken, Heirloom Tomato Pie, and Salted Caramel Cake. For tickets and more info: www.atlantahistorycenter.com
Opening of "Apples and Oranges" at The Alliance Theatre
The Alliance Theatre is pleased to announce it will produce the world premiere of Apples & Oranges, a new play by Tony® Award, Academy Award, and Pulitzer Prize winning author Alfred Uhry (Driving Miss Daisy; Parade; The Last Night of Ballyhoo). Apples & Oranges is based on the memoir of the same name by Vanity Fair writer-at-large Marie Brenner. Apples & Oranges is a funny and moving story on the extremes of family love. Marie and her brother Carl are vastly different and have been somewhat estranged for most of their adult lives. Carl, an apple farmer in Washington state, and Marie, a New Yorker and world class journalist, have never shared the same views on politics, religion or acceptable social behavior. However, when Carl unexpectedly comes to her for help, Marie puts her life on hold to support her brother. Performances are Oct. 5-28. For tickets and info: alliancetheatre.org/apples
Wild Heaven Beer Dinner at Cucina Asellina
Midtown Italian restaurant Cucina Asellina hosts a special 4-course dinner tonight with local brewers Nick Purdy and Eric Johnson and their Wild Heaven Craft Beer. A specialty pairing menu has been created to pair with Wild Heaven's award-winning beers: Let There Be Light, Invocation, Eschanton, and Ode to Mercy. Menu highlights include Thomasville Tomme Fritters; Rabbit Ragu with gorgonzola dolce and black cherry tagliatelle; and coffee panacotta. The dinner is $45 per person and begins at 7:30PM. Reservations required: 404.793.0141 and www.asellina.com
Outstanding in the Field Dinner with Chef Joe Truex of Watershed at Riverview Farms
Chef Joe Truex of Watershed will cook up a feast in the foothills of the Appalachians at Riverview Farms today. Sip wine, chat with Chef Truex and Riverview Farm owners Charlotte and Wes Swancy, dine within the farm fields and enjoy a four-course meal under the stars as part of Outstanding in the Field's traveling supper club at local farms. The event begins at 2PM and is lImited to 150 guests. Tickets $190 per person. For tickets and info: outstandinginthefield.com/events/north-american-tour/?dinner_id=295
Billy Reid Made-to Measure Men's Event
Sip a whiskey, chose your fabric (tweed, flannel, cashmere, etc) and have the folks at Billy Reid boutique in Westside place your custom suit order from Oct. 10-12. Billy Reid boutique is located at 1170 Howell Mill Rd. in the White Provisions building.
Ryan Bingham Plays Variety Playhouse
Ryan Bingham, the singer/songwriter behind the Grammy Award winning soundtrack to Crazy Heart, comes to Atlanta's Variety Playhouse at 8PM tonight in support of his new album Tomorrowland. www.variety-playouse.com
Hilton Hollis designer Trunk Show and Personal Appearance at Tootsies
NYC designer Hilton Hollis will present his Fall 2012 collection of contemporary and polished looks in person at Tootsies boutique Around Lenox Square Oct. 11-13. tootsies.com/atlanta/
Ghastly Dreadfuls Farewell Run at Center For Puppetry Arts
It's the Ghastly Dreadfuls' farewell run at the Center for Puppetry Arts, and they're going out with a scream! The Ghastly Dreadfuls returns from beyond the grave October 11-27, to entertain and spook theater fans ages 16 and up only (no children admitted). This show isn't for those who take life (or death) too seriously—with eerie stories, spooky songs and devilish dances. A winner of the 2012 UNIMA Citation of Excellence Award, The Ghastly Dreadfuls has become one of Atlanta's favorite Halloween traditions over the past six years. Shows are Wed.-Sat. nights at 8PM. Cash bar before show and at intermission. $25 per person. For info and tickets: www.puppet.org
Brioni Trunk Show at Neiman Marcus
Neiman Marcus, Lenox Square, hosts a Brioni Trunk Show in the men's department, Oct. 12-13, 10AM to 6PM.
"Atlanta: Hip-Hop and the South" exhibit at Sound Table's Space2
Jennifer Schwartz Gallery will host a one-night-only exhibit of photographer Michael Schmelling's Atlanta hip-hop photos. NYC photographer Schmelling spent two years documenting Atlanta's hip-hop culture (the players, the cars, the fashion and haunts) for his book Atlanta. The one-night exhibit will take place at the Space2 venue next to Sound Table from 7-10PM with cocktails, small bites and music by DJ Apple Jac. Copies of Schmelling's book Atlanta will also be on hand. For more info visit: www.jenniferschwartzgallery.com
Candler Park Fall Fest
Enjoy a 5K road race, artist market. Food, and music at the Candler Park Fall Fest Oct. 13-14. Live music includes Whiskey Gentry, Yacht Rock Revue, Francine Reed, The Sundogs, Bernadette Seacrest and more. Fallfest.candlerpark.org
Australian Pink Floyd Show at Fox Theatre
Pink Floyd tribute band Australian Pink Floyd plays the fabulous Fox Theater tonight at 8PM. www.foxtheatre.org
Best Cellars Dinner for T.J. Martell Foundation at InterContinental Hotel
The Best Cellars Dinner salutes Atlanta's top wine collectors who come together on one special evening to highlight and share wine from their personal cellars with 250 influential business and community leaders. The four course gourmet dinner will be created by Food Network TV Personality and James Beard Award recipient Chef-Owner Art Smith and Executive Chef Anthony Gray of Southern Art. The evening will also include live music and one-of-a-kind musically inspired auction items. Proceeds benefit the T.J. Martell Foundation, a national non-profit organization supported by the music industry that locally funds a cancer research fellowship grant for the Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University. For tickets and info: www.bestcellarsdinners.org
Opening of MoMA's "Modern Moments" exhibit at The High Museum
Experience 100 years of radical artistic developments reflected by artworks drawn from the extraordinary collections of MoMA. The exhibition includes more than 130 works of painting, sculpture, graphic design, film and video and installation art by such luminaries as Matisse, Dali, O'Keeffe, and Koons. Fast Forward also presents work by three contemporary artists – Sarah Sze, Aaron Curry and Katharina Grosse. Modern Moments will be on exhibit through Jan. 20. For tickets and info:http://www.high.org"> www.high.org
Culture Shock at The High Museum of Art
Join the High Museum for the Modern Moments exhibit after-party on the piazza from 8PM to midnight with special pop-up performances by Atlanta Opera, Alliance Theatre, Atlanta Ballet's Wabi Sabi troupe and more. Other entertainments include a forward fashion show by local designers and an interactive camera obscura puppet show. $15 or $10 for member. www.high.org
Chris Trapper Plays Smith's Olde Bar
The songwriter and vocalist behind popular Boston band The Push Stars and contributor of many movie soundtracks, has now gone solo and brings his troubadour songs to Smith's Olde Bar tonight. www.smithsoldebar.com
Georgia Music Hall of Fame Awards at Cobb Energy Centre
This year's Georgia Music Hall of Fame Awards ceremony honors Sugarland, Robert Spano of the ASO, .38 Special, songwriter Gary Rossington (founding member of Lynyrd Skynyrd) and more at Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre. The red carpet and cash bar starts at 4PM and the Awards Concert and Show starts at 5PM. Tickets start at $58 and can be purchased at www.ticketmaster.com
Serenbe Playhouse Dream Ball Masked Gala
In honor of their "Season of Dreams" programming, Serenbe Playhouse hosts at Dream Ball Masked Gala on the pastoral grounds of The Inn at Serenbe's Lake Pavilion at 7PM. Enjoy costumed roving players, sip specialty cocktails and enjoy delicious bites. Then enjoy a special Cabaret show and live auction. Wearing of masks encouraged. Tickets $125 per person. For info and tickets: www.serenbeplayhouse.comor 770.436.1110
Diesel Filling Station Eatery Hosts Walking Dead Season 3 Premiere Party
Popular Va-Hi eatery Diesel Filling Station hosts the season three premiere party of AMC's Walking Dead TV show tonight at 9PM. For the premiere a guard tower from the series will be recreated in Diesel's parking lot, stockpiled with weapons for zombie photo-ops prior to the show. As always, canned food items will be collected for the Atlanta Food Bank and sale proceeds from the official Diesel viewing party shirts and raffle tickets will be donated as well. Costumes encouraged but early arrival recommended as this event always sells out. Following the premiere, Diesel will host their ever-so-popular weekly viewing parties every Sunday throughout Season 3. For more info: www.DieselAtlanta.com or 404.815.1820
Boucherie Dinner Series at BLT Steak
This month's boucherie, whole-animal dinner takes on the subject of venison. Chef Holota will offer a special prix fixe or a la carte menu focused on venison, Oct. 15-21 at BLT Steak Atlanta. Among the menu items: venison tenderloin carpaccio; venison tomato confit lasagna with green collard greens, shaved parmesan, white mushroom broth, truffle oil; Grilled venison rack with sweet & sour cabbage confit, black trumpet cannelloni, civet sauce; chestnute floating island with honey mendiant. The dinner is $65 per person, excluding tax and gratuity with an additional $25 for wine pairings. For reservations: 404.577.7601 or www.e2hospitality.com/blt-steak-atlanta/
Architect Gil Shafer Lectures at ADAC
Award-winning classical architect Gil Shafer lectures at ADAC today at 11AM and will sign his new book The Great American House at Ainsworth-Noah showroom after the talk. The lecture is open to the public but seating is limited. Reservations are suggested at www.adacatlanta.com/eventsor 404.231.1720.
ONE Hosts Chef Hugh Acheson for a Cooking Demo at Viking Cooking School on World Food Day
James Beard winning chef Hugh Acheson will conduct several cooking demos of fall recipes with sweet potato on the menu at Viking Cooking School today at 11AM. The event is sponsored by ONE , a global advocacy group founded by Bono to fight extreme poverty and disease, particularly in Africa. The event is free but space is limited so an RSVP is required. Please RSVP to email@example.com. Viking Cooking School is located at 1745 Peachtree St. NW.
Designer Nellie Partow Brings Her Spring Trunk Show to Saks Fifth Avenue
Sleek, elegan and modern are three words to describe womenswear designer Nellie Partow's fashion. She is a graduate of New York's Parsons School of Design and her minimalism-meets-sensuality take on clothes derives from her work with both Calvin Klein and Donna Karan. Meet the designer and see her new Spring 2013 collection, including this red-hot jumpsuit (pictured), sleek leather skirts, pantsuits, and pared-down but sexy sheath dresses at Saks Fifth Avenue, Phipps Plaza, Oct. 16-17.
Woodfire Grill Wine Dinner with Hirsch Vineyards
Woodfire Grill will host a special wine dinner with Jasmine Hirsch of the James Beard nominated Hirsch Vineyards. The chef will prepare a five-course menu with six wine pairings and an emphasis on California Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. $130 per person, not including tax and gratuity. Reservations acquired: 404.347.9055. Reception at 6:30PM and dinner at 7PM.
Vintner's Dinner wtih Cakebread Cellars at Serpas True Food
Serpas hosts Dennis Cakebread of the famed Cakebread Cellars for a Vintner's Dinner tonight at 7PM. Enjoy a multi-course feast and custom Cakebread Cellars wine pairings with each course. Sample menu items include lobster pumpkin ravioli with country ham and salsify broth; Maple Leaf Farms Duck Rillette with sauce gribiche and cauliflower gratin; Brasstown NY Srip with fingerling potatoes and blue cheese crema, and S'more Tart with dark chocolate caramel, fluff. $130 per person, plus tax and gratuity. Reservations required: 404.688.0400
Personal Appearance and Jewelry Trunk Show with Claudia Lobao at Tootsies
Meet Brazilian jewelry designer Claudia Lobao and her gorgeous wares (worn frequently on the set of "Desperate Housewives") Oct. 17-18 at Tootsies boutique at Shops Around Lenox.
Lela Rose Trunk Show at Tootsies
Get your first stab at Lela Rose's artistic Spring 2013 collection when her trunk show comes to Tootsies at Shops Around Lenox, Oct. 18-20. www.tootsies.com/atlanta
"How To Break into the Interior Design Profession" panel with top designers Suzanne Kasler, Yong Pak and more at SCAD-Atlanta
Join former Architectural Digest contributing editor and book author Jeffrey Simpson for a presentation and panel on "Design Your Future; How to Break into the Interior Design Profession, " featuring top Atlanta designers Suzanne Kasler of Suzanne Kasler Interiors, Yong Pak of Pak Heydt Associates and Ed Cave of Veenendaal Cave as panelists. Also featured: two recent interior design SCAD grads, Elizabeth Heroux and Georgia Kloss Rappole. The lecture and panel starts at 6PM, followed by a reception at 8PM, and is free and opent to the public at Events Space 4C at SCAD Atlanta, 1600 Peachtree St. NE.
Katy Briscoe Trunk Show At Saks Fifth Avenue
View Kathy Briscoe's Asian-inspired fall collection of Jewelry at Saks Fifth Avenue, Phipps Plaza, Oct. 19-20.
Author/Screenwriter Elmore Leonard Speaks at SCAD's Ivy Hall
Legendary and award-winning author and screenwriter Elmore Leonard ("Out of Sight," "Get Shorty") joins forces with his son Peter Leonard, a fellow novelist, to speak about what they term the "Family Business" and the writing processes of two different generations. Elmore Leonard has written more than 40 books, including The New York Times best sellers "Road Dogs," "Up in Honey's Room," and "Tishomingo Blues." The Leonards will speak Oct. 18, 6:30 PM at SCAD Atlanta, 1600 Peachtree St. General admission is $10. www.scad.edu/atlanta
Conversations with Contemporary Artist Sarah Sze at High Museum
Installation Artist Sarah Sze talks with High Museum curator Michael Rooks at 7PM in the Rich Theater. MacArthur Fellow and Columbia University School of the Arts faculty member Sarah Sze will discuss her practice of creating intricate and immersive site-specific environments. Since the late 1990s Sze's signature sculptural aesthetic has presented ephemeral installations in some of the world's most celebrated galleries and museums in addition to humble domestic interiors and even street corners. Sze was recently awarded the prestigious honor of representing the United States in 2013 at the American Pavilion during the 55th Venice Biennale. $10 for members, $15 for non-members. For tickets: www.high.org or 404.733.5000
Humane Society 1873 Club Gala
Atlanta Humane Society's Junior Board of young professionals hosts a benefit tonight at 7PM at Summerour Studio with co-chairs Johanna Ellis, Kitsy Rose and Marian Goldberg. Enjoy cocktails and bites by some of Atlanta's favorite restaurants like The Optmist, JCT. Kitchen, Spice Market, The Shed at Glenwood and Miso Izakaya. Bid on silent auction items and dance the night away to live music by Ben Denigan and DJ Kidd Koby Roc. Tickets are $100 per person and are likely to sell out as space is limited. For tickets and more info: atlantahumane.org/who/1873_society_club.php
"Foraging Through the Great Smokey Mountains" Cooking Class at The Ritz-Carlton Atlanta
Chef Brian Jones and The Ritz-Carlton Atlanta, downtown, presents the second in it's fall cooking class series, "Foraging through the great Smokey Mountains." Guests will taste small plates from a 3-course menu paired with wines from Wolf Mountain Vineyards & Winery of Dahlonega, Georgia. Stephen Smith of Wolf Mountains joins Ritz sommelier Brian White to present the wines. Menu items include: pumpkin butter glazed pork belly, butternut squash mousse; smoked trout, Ellijay apples, foraged greens, sorghum vinegar; roasted leg of Border Springs lamb, chanterelle mushrooms, butternut squash, toasted grits; and cornmeal and apple tart with brown sugar-bourbon ice cream, caramel powder, smoked walnuts. Classes are $75 per person inclusive of tax and gratuities. Reception starts at 6:30PM and cooking class at 7PM. Cooking class is limited to 16 people and reservations are required at : 404.221.6550
The Beast Feast at SweetWater Brewery
It's Halloween early when SweetWater Brewery hosts a Beast Feast tonight from 7-10PM, featuring top chefs from P'Cheen and Bone Lick BBQ, Parish, soon to open Villians, and more. The chefs will create delicious fall dishes designed to pair perfectly with SweetWater's brews. Wine and sweets, including High Road Craft ice creams incorporating SweetWater beer, will complete the feast. DJ Kermit will spin tunes and their will be "beastly" showing of art by All Ways Open who will transform each chef into a beast via digital means, plus works by Michi Meko and other Atlanta artists and eccentric sculpture by Shawn Knight. It's an out-of-box night all around. General Admission $19.99 per person. For more info visit alesharpton.blogspot.com
The Temper Trap Performs at The Loft
Australian, indie rock band The Temper Trap, famed for their single "Sweet Disposition," and winners of 2011 BRIT Award for "Best International Breakthrough Artist" play The Loft tonight.
Jazz at the High Museum
Friday Jazz features Raphael Imbert with extended hours at the galleries until 10PM. Jazz starts at 5PM. Music is free with museum admission. www.high.org
Suellen Parker opens at Whitespace Gallery
"Letting Go," new works by Atlanta artist Suellen Parker, opens tonight at Whitespace Gallery, through Nov. 14. Parker's first solo exhibition at whitespace investigates how an individual can find his or her own voice despite the ideals and gender roles foisted on us by society. Suellen Parker has exhibited her work across the United States, including the Aperture Gallery in New York, Bruce Silverstein Gallery in New York, Stux Gallery in New York, Jackson Fine Art in Atlanta and the Museum of Contemporary Art Georgia. Whitespace814.com
Brian Dettmer Show Opens at MOCA-GA
The Museum of Contemporary Art of Georgia (MOCA GA) announces the opening of the final installment in its 2011/2012 Working Artist Project exhibitions – Brian Dettmer: Elemental, through Jan. 5. Atlanta artist Dettmer is known for his intricate book sculptures and other works with analog media. There will be an opening reception for Dettmer tonight at 6:30 PM.There will be a Reception and Artist Talk by Dettmer on Thursday, November 29, at 6:30 p.m. The Artist Talk is free and open to the public. www.mocaga.org
Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Casino Night Fundraiser
Dress up with 1920's Prohibition-style swagger and head to Mercedes-Benz of Buckhead for a Casino Night fundraiser tonight at 8PM to benefit Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and its education and community outreach programs. Think a variety of Vegas games like poker, blackjack and roulette; a DJ; catering by Red Sky Tapas & Bar, and signature drinks by Vixen Vodka. Event chairs Shannon Smith and Natalie Ransom play host. Luxe prizes include a French getaway, a stay at Mandarin Oriental Miami and a signed guitar from Phish. Tickets are $75 and $95 at www.aso.org/casino.
The Monumental Ball at Magnolia Hall, Piedmont Park
The Morningside-Lenox Park Association will host its fifth annual Monumental Ball to celebrate this historic neighborhood tonight from 7-11PM at Magnolia Hall at Piedmont Park. Enjoy a dinner buffet, silent auction, dancing with back-up band Kingsized, and a special performance by The Marching Abominables. Black tie optional and costumes encouraged. Tickets are $60 and proceeds benefit Piedmont Park Conservancey. For more info: www.monumentalball.org
Play "Winemaker for a Night" at Fleming's Steakhouse
The new Dunwoody location of Fleming's invites guests the unique opportunity to create their own personally blended wines using premium varietals from Raymond Vineyards, the award-winning winery located in Rutherford, Napa Valley for one night only. The event includs wine blending instruction and activities, as well as generous bites from Fleming's small plates and bar menu plus a rare tasting of barrel samples of three single varietals by Raymond Vineyards. The price is $65 per guest, excluding tax and gratuity. For reservations: 770.698.8112
Lera Lynn Performs at Georgia Theatre (Athens)
This one is worth a trip to Athens. Indie singer/songwriter Lera Lynn, best known for "Bobby,Baby" plays the Georgia Theatre tonight at 8PM. Says one critic: "Her sultry voice has a way of wrapping around melodies, enveloping the listener in her lyrics, rife with a plainspoken yet cutthroat honesty." www.georgiatheatre.com
Krog Bar Turns Seven with a Pork & Paella Party
Kevin Rathbun's tapas spot, Krog Bar, is celebrating its magic seventh birthday with a pork and paella party, plus a glass of wine, from 7-10PM. Tickets are $25 per person. To order tickets: www.krogbar.com/krog-bar-party.html
Local Three's First Annual "Roast a Fatty" Pig Roast Party
The Local Three culinary teamm will cook up hogs from Gum Creek Farms for an old fashioned pig pickin' with loads of delicious sides, Belle Meade boubon drinks, live music by Chris Tally & the Sawhorses, beer, wine and a commemorative "Roast a Fatty" t-shirt. The roast is from 2-7PM at Local Three. Tickets are $50 per person. For tickets: www.brownpapertickets.com/event/275591
Yacht Rock Review performs at Variety Playhouse
The tribute band is foregoing their standard 70's easy listening tunes in order to play the entire Thriller and Purple Rain albums tonight at Variety Playhouse, 8PM. www.variety-playhouse.com
Artist Alex Prager Lectures at High Museum of Art
Alex Prager is a self-taught photographer, taking her cues from pulp fiction, the cinematic style of David Lynch, Alfred Hitchcock and Luis Buñuel, as well as contemporary artists such as William Eggleston and Cindy Sherman. Prager's photographs are full of carefully constructed melodrama. Tonight Alex Prager will speak at the High Museum's Hill Auditorium at 7PM in a lecture co-sponsored by Elton John AIDS Foundation and Jackson Fine Art. The lecture is part of Atlanta Celebrates Photography (ACP). For tickets visit www.high.orgor 404.733.4400
Eco-Fashion Fall Trunk Show with Laura Turner Seydel and Kevin Knaus
Join Hosts Laura Turner Seydel and Kevin Knaus for the 8th Annual Eco-Fashion and Accessories Fall Trunk Show at ADAC from 3PM to 9PM. This one-day only shop with showcase Atlanta's top sustainable fashion , jewelry, handbags and home decor for fall. Enjoy great deals and meet the designers in person, including special guest Sandy Skinner, founder of the L.A.-based fashion collection EcoSkin. ADAC is located at 351 Peachtree Hills Ave. SE, Atlanta, 30305. Parking is free.
Filmmaker Steven Spielberg and Academy Award Winning Composer John Wiilliams To Host an Evening of Music & Film at the ASO
Academy Award-winning composer John Williams and Academy Award-winning director and producer Steven Spielberg will join the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra for "An Evening with John Williams, Steven Spielberg and the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra" at 8PM. Mr. Williams will guest conduct the Orchestra in a selection of his most popular original film compositions (Star Wars, E.T, Schindler's List, Indiana Jones, and the Harry Potter films), while movie clips are shown on a giant screen and Mr. Spielberg will host the concert. The proceeds from this performance will benefit the Orchestra and its education and community engagement programs. The concert starts at 8PM. Tickets $70 to $125. For tickets visit: www.atlantasymphony.org/
Landscape Architect Mary Palmer Dargan Lectures on her new book "Lifelong Landscape Design" at Atlanta History Center
Atlanta master landscape architect Mary Palmer Dargan lectures about her craft and new book at Atlanta History Center at 4PM, followed by a book-signing and reception. This lecture is free and open to the public. For more info: www.atlantahistorycenter.com
Spotlight on Atlanta Fashion Photographer Liz Van Hoene
Atlanta-based fashion, beauty and lifestyle photographer Liz Van Hoene will talk about her career and work as part of ACP (Atlanta Celebrates Photography) month. She has done work for Neiman Marcus, Stuart Weitzman, L'Oreal and more. The lecture takes place at 7Pm at King Plow Center. For info: 404.874.6111 or acpinfo.org
The Psychedelic Furs and The Lemonheads Play Variety Playhouse
English, 80's New Wave band Psychedelic Furs ("Pretty in Pink," "The Ghost in You") and Evan Dando's alt-rock band The Lemonheads play a double-billing at Variety Playhouse at 8PM. www.variety-playhouse.com
Chanel Cruise 2013 Trunk Show at Saks
Saks Fifth Avenue, Phipps Plaza, hosts a one-day trunk show of Chanel's Cruise 2013 Collection today.
Cirque du Soleil's "Totem" Opens at Atlantic Station
Cirque du Soleil brings it's latest show "Totem," billed as a "fascinating journey into the evolution of mankind," to the big top at Atlanta Station starting tonight, through Dec. 16. Except stunning aerial acrobatics, costumes, music and effects. For more info and tickets. www.cirquedusoleil.com
Ermenegildo Zegna Trunk Show at Neiman Marcus
Neiman Marcus, Lenox Square, hosts the latest collection from Ermengildo Zegna in a trunk show in the men's department, Oct. 26-27, 10AM to 6PM.
Evening with David Sedaris at ASO Hall
The celebrated author/satirist David Sedaris (Naked, Me Talk Pretty One Day) gives a one-man show at Atlanta Symphony Hall tonight at 8PM. His latest book is a collection of fables titled "Squirrel Seeks Chipmunk: A Modern Bestiary." For tickets visit. www.ticketmaster.com
Opening of SCAD's 15th Anniversary Film Fest
SCAD'S annual film fest celebrates it's 15th year with its opening tonight. The festival takes place in Savannah from Oct. 27-Nov. 3. Tickets will be available beginning Oct. 1 via www.savannahboxoffice.comor 912.525.5050. For more info and film schedule: filmfest.scad.edu
Yinka Shonibare Exhibit opens at SCAD Museum of Art, Savannah
SCAD Museum of Art, Savannah, presents "Addio del Passato," an exhibition of new works by artist Yinka Shonibare. The exhibition will feature photographs from Shonibare's allegorical "Fake Death Pictures" series, sculptures, and the film "Addio Del Passato" ("So Closes My Sad Story") that collectively explore themes of desire, love, repression and power. These works weave together conceptual impressions of colonialism using a theatrical vocabulary and visual imagery that speak to history through the lens of the present.Through Jan. 27. For info visit: www.scadmoa.org
Craft Beer & Bites with Nick Purdy of Wild Heaven Brewery at Four Seasons Hotel
Craft beers and bites are on tap at Four Seasons Hotel Atlanta when Park 75 Restaurant hosts the Wild Heaven Beer Experience. Wild Heaven's signature craft beers -- Invocation, Ode to Mercy, Eschaton and Let There Be Light -- will be served, plus perhaps an extra surprise. Wild Heaven brewmaster Eric Johnson will guide guests through the tasting, and Wild Heaven president Nick Purdy will be present to answer questions about this local brewery, now planning to build its facility in Avondale Estates. Cost is $40 per person plus tax and gratuity, and reservations are required: 404.253.3840.
Fancy Nancy Halloween Tea & Book Reading at St Regis
Bring your mini-me to St. Regis this afternoon for tea with Halloween-themed sweets and savories, plus a reading of "Fancy Nancy: Halloween ....or Bust!" Young guests are invited to wear their fanciest Halloween costumes. $36 for children and $44 for adults. Reservations required: 404. 563.7910
Day of the Dead Celebration at Atlanta History Center
Come learn about the Day of the Dead Festival, enjoy storytelling, crafts, authentic Mexican food and drinks, an elaborate display of alter pieces, music, dance and entertainment for the whole family at the Atlanta History Center today from noon to 5PM in collaboration with Instituto de Mexico and the Mexican Consulate. The outdoor event is free and open to the public. www.atlantahistorycenter.com
The HIgh's Michael E. Shapiro and MoMA's Glen Lowry talk at Alliance Theatre: POSTPONED DUE TO HURRICANE THREAT ON EAST COAST
Join two visionary art museum directors from the High Museum and MoMA as they share their favorite works of art in the Fast Forward exhibition and reflect on the future of art museums, audiences, and the role of partnerships in the 21st century museum. Lowry was just ranked #9 on Art Review's Most Powrful 100 List. Following this dialogue, bring your ticket stub to the High Museum to view the "Modern Moments" exhibition with Shapiro and Lowry. $10 for members, $15 for non-members. www.high.orgor 404.733.5000
James Beard Foundation's Sunday Supper South
Anne Quatrano's fall fundraiser for James Beard Foundation returns with a star chefs-prepared, outdoor dinner at the Westside Provisions bridge. This year's Halloween theme: Alfred Hitchcock. Regional participants include Richard Blais, Sean Brock, Ashley Christensen, Mike Lata, Linton Hopkins, Edward Lee, Ryan Smith and many more. Cocktail reception at 5:30 and dinner at 7PM. Tickets $250 per person. For tickets and info: sundaysuppersouth.com or 404.365.0410
2012 National Human Relations Award Dinner Honoring The Coca-Cola Company's Muhtar Kent
American Jewish Committee Atlanta will host a formal dinner to honor Coca-Cola's Chairman and CEO Muhtar Kent for his commitment to human rights and to building sustainable communities. The dinner will be held at St. Regis Atlanta with cocktails at 6PM and dinner at 7PM. Tickets are $300 per person. To purchase tickets contact: firstname.lastname@example.com
Author / Provocateur Camille Paglia Lectures at SCAD: POSTPONED DUE TO HURRIANE SANDY
In her groundbreaking "Sexual Personae," Camille Paglia turned her incisive eye on beauty and decadence in literature, art, and popular culture. In her new book, "Glittering Images: A Journey Through Art from Egypt to Star Wars," Paglia returns to the subject that brought her fame, tackling the great themes of Western art--from Ancient Egypt's Queen Nefertari to George Lucas-- in an enthralling tour through more than two dozen seminal images, some famous and others obscure or unknown. She will talk Oct. 30, 6:30-8 p.m. at SCAD Atlanta, 1600 Peachtree St. General admission is $10 or free with the purchase of a book at $32. Tickets will also be available at A Cappella Books. www.scad.edu/atlanta
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Chado Ralph Rucci Trunk Show at Saks Fifth Avenue
Designer Ralph Rucci's label Chado Ralph Rucci will be showcased in a trunk show at Saks Fifth Avenue, Phipps Plaza, today only.
"The Duchess of Windsor as I Knew Her" book talk with Richard Rene Silvin at Atlanta History Center
Atlanta History Center will host author and friend of Duchess of Windsor, Richarde Rene Silvin, today to talk about his revealing new portrait of this controversial lady. HIs book is entitles: Noblesse Oblige: The Duchess of Windsor as I Knew Her. The lecture is at 10:30 AM at Atlanta History center. The event is free to Atlanta History Center Guild members and $20 for non-members. RSVP at 404.814.4102 or email@example.com by Wed. Oct. 24.
Panels on American Design with House Beautiful Editor-in-Chief and on Web Design with ElleDecor.com editor at ADAC
Atlanta Decorative Arts Center (ADAC) hosts House Beautiful editor-in-chief Newell Turner for a talk on American design at 10:30 AM. Later that day, at 1:30PM, Elle Decor.com editor Amy Presier will present " Making the Web Your Best Design Tool" with guest designers Susan Ferrier and Capella Kincheloe. The talks are free and open to the public. www.adacatlanta.com/events
20th Anniversary A Meal to Remember Gala at St. Regis
Please join Meal to Remember Silver Anniversary Chairs Harrison Rohr, Cindy Voyles and Jack Sawyer for a black-tie evening of gourmet dining, fine wines, luxury auction and dancing at The St. Regis tonight. This is Atlanta's premiere food and wine event with a multi-course dinner prepared by Chef Gerry Klaskala of Aria, Chef Pano Karatassos Jr. of Kyma, Chef Joe Trevelino of Paces 88, and Chef Jerome Grilhot. LuxeCrush is the proud digital media sponsor of this gala and will be providing full post-coverage of the event. Meals on Wheels Atlanta supports senior independence through meals, shelter, education and community. For more info and gala tickets visit: www.scsatl.org/Events.aspx
Veranda Editor-in Chief Lectures at ADAC
ADAC hosts Veranda magazine editor-in-chief Dara Caponigro for a design lecture with guest designers Alexa Hampton and Brian McCarthy at 10:30 AM. The event is free and open to the public. www.adacatlanta.com/events
The English Beat Plays Variety Playhouse
Take founding members of English 80's bands The Beat, General Public (Tenderness, Never You Done That) and Fine Young Cannibals (Johnny Come Home) and you get The English Beat. Hear their rock-ska beats as they play ole The Beat and General Public hits and new song tonight at 8:30PM. http://www.variety-playhouse.com "> www.variety-playhouse.com
TedXPeachree "Transcend"
Each year, TEDxPeachtree brings Atlanta's big thinkers and doers together to reflect on great ideas curated around a central theme. Following the 2011 talks and performances around the theme Breakthrough, this year's theme,Transcend, is about rising above ordinary limitations. The all-day event, from 9AM-5PM, takes place at Buckhead Theatre. For info and lineup visit: tedxpeachtree.com
Warsaw Philharmonic to Play at Emory's Schwartz Center
The Warsaw Philharmonic, known as the national orchestra of Poland, performs Nov. 2 at Emory's Schwartz Center for Performing Arts. The orchestra will perform works by composers Witold Lutoslawski, Frédéric Chopin, and Antonín Dvořák. The concert is the first in Atlanta since their 2008 sold-out show at the Schwartz Center. Event and ticket details at www.arts.emory.edu/warsaw
Shepherd Center Legendary Party at Ritz-Carlton Buckhead
The Shepherd Center's largest fundraiser of the year, The Legendary Party, will be held at This Ritz-Carlton Buckhead tonight. The black tie evening of dinner and dancing is inspired this year by "American Splendor" and is chaired by Kay Quigley. Cocktails will be held in the Rose Garden prior to the sit-down dinner. For tickets and info: www.thelegendaryparty.com/


text: This is a pretty clear-cut case of Dying Young Syndrome and Right Place Right Time Syndrome (what, with all the other 'The'-bands and power pop bands releasing their second-tier albums around the same time) in a single album. Methinks if three quarters of the band didn't die in a tragic car accident right after the album's release, they would've gone by way of the Strokes in the long run straight to join the dodos (the bird, not the band): their same-y songs make for a wearying listen, despite the concise album (ten tracks, most songs lasting less than 3 minutes). "I'm a Pretender" has such a good melody that it practically struts; "Throwaway Style" is better than exactly half of the Strokes' Room on Fire released that same year (when the additional toy piano/keyboard melody comes in, the first instance at the 1:15 mark, it's a very lovely surprise that you don't expect).


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We believe every business – large and small – has a role to play in transforming our economy to a more sustainable one. Our vision is to make New Zealand the model sustainable nation for the world. To achieve this, we help our members succeed in four areas we believe are critical for New Zealand.
We call them Transformation Areas.
All of our projects and activities are aligned with one or more of these Transformation Areas so our members can see their role in building a better business future for New Zealand.
Enabling the use of renewable energy
Vision: By 2050 Aotearoa NZ is self-sufficient with all energy derived from renewable sources.
Shifting New Zealand's energy to fully renewable sources will require clever design, new technologies and greater collaboration between businesses. We'll need innovative strategies to improve the production and distribution of renewable energy, as well as a revolution in transportation or mobility away from fossil fuels.
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Our Renewables projects focus on Accelerating Smart Transport in New Zealand.
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Lawmakers in 10 states are considering bills that would allow or expand online gambling, according to a group that tracks such legislation around the world.
Gambling Compliance said those states included California, Colorado, Hawaii and Pennsylvania.
In a research paper released Tuesday, the group said 2014 was shaping up to be a busy year for efforts to legalize online gambling.
Legislation in California is being hammered out that would allow online gambling by tribal casinos in the state.
Last year, three states legalized online gambling. Nevada in April was the first state, followed by New Jersey and Delaware in November.
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I acquired a Squeezebox this month, which is a new Digital Media Adapter which allows a user to access digital music services without going through a PC client, as the older Rhapsody-Ready devices required. The end result is that you get a pretty cool Music Unlimited experience without too much hassle, and without setting up a PC next to the stereo, which rarely passes the wife/partner test.
Logitech recently acquired Slim Devices, which produced the Squeezebox - this was a great purchase for Logitech, and I was surprised that one of the larger networking providers like Linksys didn't step up first for this team. The resulting product reflects both the amazing technical chops of the dev team, as well as some of the continuing consumer flaws in the product and service of a smaller technical company. It's a $299 small/attractive device which has Ethernet, Digital and Wi-Fi connections, as well as the usual audio plugs.
The absolute key feature here is that you can access Rhapsody and other music services like Pandora, Live 365, etc, without having the PC turned on anywhere in the house - it's a key move in the inevitable trend towards reducing the role of an actual PC download client in the music consumption process. You need to set up an account at Squeezebox, which is irritating, but after that, it's really straight forward to set up and deploy music accounts. There is no longer any connection to the PC, which solves a lot of the big issues involving the PC being turned off somewhere in the house when you want to listen to Rhapsody - in fact, you could just bring the device to any wi-fi connected area, and then access all of your music, which is pretty cool.
The other great feature is that Squeeze has integrated with a whole new set of Rhapsody API's, which go beyond typical MyLibrary functionality to allow user access to new editorial areas such as Search, Recently Added, Staff Picks, etc. It's gone far beyond the usual playlist functionality to start to give much more access to the set top box vs just a small subset of the PC content.
On the other hand, this great new functionality is still stuck within a small LCD screen on top of the TV which most people can't see from more than a few feet away. Unlike the much more expensive Sonos system, you still have to move forward to find and play your music, although Squeezebox still does a decent job of providing a basic interface. The other big issue is a more systematic one - the Rhapsody system just cuts out too much once you average it over many hours - it's not a big issue for a couple of hours but when you really want the system to simply "always be on", it doesn't seem to work that way, although I may just have a lousy data ISP.
In general, the Squeezebox is a great mix of price, power, and functionality. It's a full generation above the previous dumber, less functional, and harder to use boxes, and the non-PC functionality part is a HUGE step forward. But at the end of the day, I'd recommend holding off another year before the Sonos or other more expressive functionality comes down to a lower price point since the current Squeezebox functionality is still a little too limited for a mainstream crowd.


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This movie tells the story of middleweight boxing champion Matty Burton who suffers a serious head injury during a fight, which has an impact on his marriage, his family and his whole life over time.
Actors: Paddy Considine, Jodie Whittaker, Paul Popplewell,
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I was with a client this week in London, and while going through the requirements for transition to ISO 9001:2015, the revised quality management Standard we were visited by the Police.
No they weren't coming to get me (or the Client); they were advising local businesses that there had been a number of instances where phones had been snatched from people in the street. Apparently this has reached almost 100 cases this year alone. The thief riding a scooter or small bike rides up behind the person and snatches the phone from the users ear and then rides away.
Most phones are protected by a pin, but the savvy thief can get round this. A better method is some form of fingerprint or face recognition authentication or better still two factor authentication, where the user enters a password and then must enter a unique one-time code before the phone is useable.
Many companies now allow email and server access through smartphones so the loss of one of these is not only inconvenient but could allow unauthorised access to company systems.
Of course the best way is not to use a phone in the street or look around to see if you are alone before using it but as we all know the number of people with their hands up to their ears with phones is enormous.
Our own phones are complete with software that allows us to remote wipe the phone; this protects the company computer network but does little for the budget when having to purchase new phones.
Monday, 14 March 2016
Smart Phones and Loss of Data
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New York Times amends article accused of plagiarism
The New York Times has added an editor's note and amended an article that borrowed language from a Wikipedia article on Italian Renaissance painter Piero di Cosimo.
The note also acknowledges that editors first learned of the problem with reporter Carol Vogel's article from a post on FishbowlNY:
"The Inside Art column on July 25, about a planned exhibition of the works of the Renaissance painter Piero di Cosimo, started with a description of the artist's life and eccentricities. That passage improperly used specific language and details from a Wikipedia article without attribution; it should not have been published in that form. (Editors learned of the problem after publication from a post on FishbowlNY.)"
The specific paragraph was also changed.
Times media reporter Ravi Somaiya reports that editors believe this to be an isolated incident, though a spokesperson wouldn't tell him about any disciplinary action, only saying that editors have dealt with Vogel on the issue.
It's the second big plagiarism case in the past week. Over the weekend, BuzzFeed fired Benny Johnson after finding more than 40 instances of plagiarism in his work.