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In house & Marketed Preparation of Hingwashtak Churna, A Polyherbal Formulation: Comparative Standardization and Measures
Rashmi Saxena Pal*, Yogendra Pal, Pranay Wal, Ankita Wal
Article Information
Identifiers and Pagination:
Year: 2018Volume: 5
First Page: 76
Last Page: 83
Publisher ID: MEDJ-5-76
Article History:
Received Date: 7/5/2018Revision Received Date: 10/10/2018
Acceptance Date: 18/10/2018
Electronic publication date: 30/10/2018
Collection year: 2018
open-access license: This is an open access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International Public License (CC-BY 4.0), a copy of which is available at: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/legalcode. This license permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author and source are credited.
Hingwashtak Churṇa is a polyherbal Ayurveda based classical formulation used to cure certain digestive disorders. We have attempted to prepare and standardize this preparation comparing it with standard preparation to ensure its quality.
The current research was aimed at the preparation of Churna in house and to compare it with the marketed formulation on all the standard norms while standardizing it.
Materials and Methods:
The Churna was prepared in-house according to The Ayurvedic Formulary of India. The Churna was comparatively evaluated along with its marketed preparation based on the evaluation of external features, physical constants, and physico-chemical parameters.
The scientific findings were found to be comparable and suitable enough for the evaluation of Churṇa.
Ayurvedic medicine, HW has been standardized using the various parameters and can be incorporated while developing the pharmacopoeial standards.


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MTS Centre soon to be the permanent home of Manitoba's new NHL team
True North Sports & Entertainment and MTS, Manitoba's local, leading full-service telecommunications provider, today announced the expansion of their long-standing partnership, including the continuation of the naming rights for MTS Centre. The state-of-the-art facility – soon to be the permanent home of Winnipeg's NHL team – has become one of the most popular sport and multi-purpose venues in the world since it opened in 2004, and will continue to be called MTS Centre.
"Today's announcement represents what will be the largest single corporate partnership commitment to True North Sports & Entertainment and our new NHL Hockey Club," said Jim Ludlow, President & CEO, True North Sports & Entertainment. "This deal underscores the level of commitment from a leading corporate citizen in Manitoba to the sustainability and long-term viability of NHL hockey in our marketplace."
"MTS and True North share a common vision for the people and the growth of this province. Like True North, MTS is the home team – our roots are here," said Pierre Blouin, Chief Executive Officer, MTS Allstream. "Our brands are both synonymous with community as well as bringing the highest quality services to Manitobans – be it entertainment or telecommunications – and we are thrilled that our name will continue to be synonymous with hockey excellence."
Under the new 10 year agreement, MTS remains the exclusive telecommunications provider to MTS Centre and also has the option to extend its partnership with True North well past 2030.
Today MTS Centre is the most connected building in Manitoba and MTS will continue to provide its industry leading services throughout the facility including high bandwidth Internet access, and superior in-building CDMA and 4G wireless coverage for both voice and data services. MTS's award-winning MTS Ultimate TV service is available in lounges, dressing rooms, corporate suites and various offices within the facility. MTS's network will also enable broadcasters to distribute hi-definition NHL coverage from within the building to their viewers.
MTS began its partnership with True North when it acquired the naming rights to MTS Centre six years ago. The companies expanded their relationship even further in April 2010 when MTS entered into a naming rights partnership agreement for the MTS Iceplex – a 172,000 square foot multi-plex facility that houses four NHL regulation-sized rinks. The MTS Iceplex serves the local minor hockey community and has become a Hockey Canada Centre of Excellence.
"We are very proud of our relationship with True North and we supported their quest for an NHL team from the beginning. Our discussions started months ago and we are very pleased that our new agreement will enable MTS to showcase even more of our capabilities to Manitobans for years to come," added Mr. Blouin.
MTS Centre is located in the heart of downtown Winnipeg. In just over six years, MTS Centre has hosted over 1,000 events and welcomed over six million patrons to Manitoba Moose hockey and a multitude of world-class entertainment events. Winnipeg's foremost entertainment facility has risen as high as third in Canada and 19th in the world on Pollstar Magazine's Top 100 list of arena venue ticket sales. MTS Centre received major recognition in 2009 during Canadian Music Week when it was honoured as Canada's Major Facility of the Year.
About True North Sports & Entertainment
True North Sports & Entertainment was established in 1999 with the vision of bringing Winnipeg to the forefront of the sports and entertainment industry. The most significant milestone in reaching that vision was the construction of MTS Centre. The state-of-the-art entertainment facility became the home of the Manitoba Moose and also host to a constant succession of world-class performers. Opening its doors in November of 2004, MTS Centre remained the home of the Moose until May 31, 2011, when True North Sports & Entertainment proudly announced its purchase of the Atlanta Thrashers and the return of NHL hockey to Winnipeg. True North Sports & Entertainment expanded its operations in 2010 with the construction of MTS Iceplex and the opening of MTS Centre Exhibition Hall. Spanning operation of all three facilities, True North Sports & Entertainment now employs more than 125 full-time staff.
About MTS
MTS is a division of MTS Allstream Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Manitoba Telecom Services Inc. As one of Canada's leading national communication solutions companies, MTS Allstream provides innovative communications for the way Canadians want to live and work today. The Company has more than 100 years of experience, with 5,500 employees across Canada dedicated to a mission of delivering true value as seen through the eyes of our customers. MTS Allstream has nearly two million total customer connections spanning business customers across Canada and residential consumers throughout the province of Manitoba. The Company's extensive national broadband and fibre optic network spans almost 30,000 kilometres. Manitoba Telecom Services Inc.'s common shares are listed on Toronto Stock Exchange (trading symbol: MBT). Customers, stakeholders and investors who want to learn more about MTS Allstream are encouraged to visit: http://www.mtsallstream.com/.
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Please note that forward-looking statements reflect our expectations as at the date hereof. We disclaim any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise except as required by law.
For further information: Media: Scott Brown, Director Corporate Communications & Hockey Operations, True North Sports & Entertainment, (204) 926-5570, [email protected]; Selena Hinds, Director, Corporate Communications, MTS Allstream, (204) 223-3623, [email protected]

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text: OUR CENTRIFUGAL SOCIETY literature or art, no Grecian temples, no Gothic cathedrals, no Shakespearian drama; nor has it brought peace among men, nor physical stamina of race, nor freedom from vice and misery and crime, nor justice, nor reverence. In the midst of plenty, it has not abolished greed, nor graft, nor strife. But these defects have been little noticed, and meanwhile there has been stirred within us only a desire for still more rapid expansion. Only lately have the first signs appeared to teach us that limitation belongs to the nature of things and cannot be escaped. In the crushing defeat of Germany, the first emphatic "No" has been spoken to this cult of universal expansion. The whole world. has awakened to its senses and recorded its ancient and instinctive protest against that ultimate injustice which flows from the theory of limitless expansion in the case of nations but it has not thought of applying this to the individual. Our little world is getting filled up and the need for the practice of restraint and the limitation of our de sires increases yearly. The rapid growth in the population of Europe and its still more rapid increase in the Americas, makes self-control and selfdenial increasingly necessary if social order is not to give way to anarchy. A Whole Civilization Might Collapse in an Attempted Readjustment to New Moral Values Nietzsche was well aware that the full and exuberant life which he preached involved a "trans-valuation of all values." But the trans-valuation of moral values is a hazardous business. It is life itself which has determined these values, and they cannot be revoked by the mere will of heralds of revolt. The values which they would revalue represent the residual experience of long ages of human life and society, during which mankind has discovered that there are certain rules of 299 conduct which are necessary if men will live in social relations in peace and security. The trans-valuation of these old racial values has been attempted many times and always something unpleasant happened. These unpleasant happenings may be deferred for many years. They may light upon one's mother, one's family, one's children. They may affect society or posterity-but they happen. One would think that many of our hasty writers of recent fiction and drama regard our old rules of conduct, our moral codes, as the arbitrary pronouncements of some external authority, God, or the king, or parents, or the Church. We always think of our laws as being "handed down," and we resent having our laws handed down. We want to make them. But what we forget is that we have made them and that it has taken centuries-ages, to do it. The critical importance of such questions as wars between nations, the equitable distribution of wealth and opportunity, political justice toward our women, intemperance, has blinded us to other problems which affect the very existence of society, namely, social order and social stability, and physical and racial health. And since the whole world at present is in a very radical and iconoclastic mood, halting at no thorough-going change in political and social institutions, it has become vital that we shall turn our thoughts to these other problems. What are to be the elements of order, the centripetal forces in the new society? The forces working toward chaos and anarchy are many. Any newspaper page reveals them. The intense individualism inherent in all modern thought, the disintegration of states and of old established political programs, the constantly growing lack of respect and reverence for old institutions, in fact the suspicion of anything that is old and established, the powerful influence of modern fiction. and the modern drama, the loss of the religious faith with which our moral sanctions have been closely associated, and the pragmatic philosophies of all kinds that rule in the present-these are some of the forces working against social integration. This is not to say that any of the old ideas or these old institutions are perfect, or holy, or even good. It is only that the obedience to laws, the restraint and self-control which are necessary for social order, have been in the human brain associated with these things. A wholly new set of motives for social order is perhaps conceivable, resting upon none of these old institutions, but the human brain changes slowly, and an entire civilization might collapse in the process of a crude and reckless attempt at readjustment. The disintegrating forces in society. are many, and apparently increasing. It is necessary, if our civilization is to be saved, to turn our attention very seriously, and at once, to the integrating forces, to the forces which look to social stability, to law and order. In the past there have been three great institutions which have acted as powerful forces of integration-the State, the Church, and the Familythe integrating power of these institutions depending not merely on external sanctions, but on the powerful motive of personal loyalty and allegiance. Since in the new society we have probably to look forward to the constantly decreasing authority of these three institutions, it is of the gravest importance to inquire what is to take their place. In particular we must inquire what is to take the place of nationalism in the new order. When the state is small and its emblems are ever present to the senses, or when it is unified by art and religion, as in ancient Athens, or when the very existence of the state is threatened by rival states, as in the recent war, then social integration within the state is relatively perfect. Then the group spirit, the community spirit, keeps the group itself a healthy organic unit, the members of the group all loyally, willingly, eagerly performing severally their proper functions. Then justice prevails within the group, laws are obeyed and order is preserved. A League of Nations, to prevent that form of social suicide which a modern war has become, seems, as it truly is, a great step forward in human progress, but in the long history of human development social integration and social order within a state have depended to a large extent on the menace of danger to the state from without. When that menace shall be withdrawn, social integration within each state will be increasingly difficult. The spirit of nationalism at the moment, to be sure, burns brightly, but the whole trend of the time is toward internationalism, due to the community of world interests in international labor movements, international commerce, banking, science and education. The trend of events, therefore, forces us to believe that loyalty neither to the state, nor to the church, nor to the family, is going to be a powerful integrating force in the new society. The vital things now are labor unions, workingmen's councils, women's federated clubs, manufacturers' unions, trusts, and combinations, and countless other self-protective organizations and combinations of every sort. The old loyalty to the state and the church and the family has been in large measure replaced by loyalty to these countless social groups; but unfortunately there is no promise that loyalty to these groups is going to be in any sense a principle of social integration. On the contrary, it appears often to be a source of social strife. The discussion of this problem in its positive aspects does not lie within the purpose of this article. Possibly a solution is not to be found in any political, economic, or social readjustments, but only in a change in human ideals. T American Indian Poetry By HERBERT J. SPINDEN HE myths and songs of the American Indians are part of our national heritage along with the hills and plains that were wrested from their creators. These pieces of unwritten literature, first transcribed into strange hooks and symbols by ethnologists and then translated into direct and unvarnished English, are sources of inspiration for our poets as potential as the Mabinogion or the tales of Merlin in the literature of Wales and England. They are products of the environment that we have made our own and they express deep human feelings in relation to that environment. When Longfellow wrote Hiawatha he took the name and character of his hero from the Iroquois, the incidents of his story from the myths of the Ojibwa, and he cast these materials into the poetic mold of the Norse saga of the Old World. But writers of today are prepared to keep closer to the sources and to consult native pieces in translation. In a recently published book1 we find an interesting anthology of American Indian poetry and a presentation of "interpretations" in the spirit of this poetry. While this book presents much that is new to the public, it leaves unvisited many pleasant fields known to special seekers. There are tender or tremendous pictures drawn in the simple words of many Indian poems. For instance there is something we understand in this one: The Sioux women pass to and fro wailing as they gather up their wounded men The voice of their weeping comes back to us. 1 George W. Cronyn, Editor. The Path On the Rainbow. An anthology of songs and chants from the Indians of North America. Boni and Liveright, New York, 1918. But it is something of a shock to be told that this is not a Song of Compassion, but a Hymn of Hate. More appealing to us in its psychology is this song of love-hurt that comes from the same tribe: Although he said it I am filled with longing Or this from the Northwest Coast: Look around at the waves,- with unripe salmon-berries. Or this from the Kiowa of the open spaces where the winds ride with loosened rein at night: That wind, that wind Shakes my tipi, shakes my tipi, And what a striking phrase is contained. in the following Navaho song to the magpie: The Magpie! The Magpie! Here underneath In the white of his wings are the footsteps of morning. It dawns! It dawns! The simple and direct matter contained in the poems quoted above does not offer great difficulties in translation. Even more sustained efforts like the following passage from the Iroquois Book of Rites 2 can be rendered in a natural and straightforward manner, although the construction of English varies widely from that of Iroquois, as may be seen at a glance. The translation runs exactly across from line to line: 2 Horatio Hale, The Iroquois Book of Rites (Brinton's Library of Aboriginal American Litera ture. Number II.), p. 153. Philadelphia, 1883. There is a class of Indian compositions midway between the emotional outburst of the short songs and the long ceremonial pieces that are blocks in a great philosophical structure. Among the Eskimo, for instance, we find colloquial poems full of excellent character drawing and understandable humor. It would be difficult to improve upon the matter of these verses in which Savdlat and Pulangit-Sissok pay their respects to each other in terms of raillery.1 SAVDLAT SPEAKS: The South shore, O yes, the South shore I know it; Once I lived there and met Pulangit-Sissok, A fat fellow who lived on halibut, O yes, I know him. Those South-shore folks can't talk; Truly they are dull fellows; Some have one accent, some another; PULANGIT-SISSOK SPEAKS: O yes, Savdlat and I are old acquaintances; He wished me extremely well at times; Once I know he wished I was the best boatman on the shore; It was a rough day and I in mercy took his boat in tow; Ha ha! Savdlat, thou didst cry most pitiful; Thou wast awfully afeared; 1 D. G. Brinton. American Aboriginal Poetry (Proceedings, Numismatic and Antiquarian Society of Philadelphia, 1887-1889), pp. 21-22. In truth, thou wast nearly upset; O yes, Savdlat and I are old acquaintances. Very different in feeling but of equal merit as a sustained effort is a love poem of the Tewa Indians of New Mexico, 2 My little breath, under the willows by the water side we used to sit And there the yellow cottonwood bird came and sang. That I remember and therefore I weep. Oh, my little breath! Oh, my little heart! There on the meadow of blue flowers we used to walk. Alas! how long ago that we two walked in that pleasant way. Then everything was happy, but, alas! how long ago. There on the meadow of crimson flowers we used to walk. Oh, my little breath, now I go there alone in sorrow. The religious poems that are found especially well developed among the Pawnee, the Navaho, and the Pueblo. tribes of the Southwest may have been inspired, in part at least, by the ancient literary products of Mexico and Central America. Unfortunately the anthology 2 H. J. Spinden, Home Songs of the Tewa Indians (AMERICAN MUSEUM JOURNAL, Vol. XV. February, 1915), p. 78. AMERICAN INDIAN POETRY before us gives no examples of Aztecan or Mayan poetry and only one piece from Peru. I will therefore sketch briefly the best products of literature in these regions where something close to the drama was developed in connection. with spectacular ceremonies and where specially composed verses were recited on occasions of great rejoicing or solemnity. To begin with Peru, there are names for four different sorts of plays among the Incas, covering the range from tragedy to farce. Sir Clements Markham has given us the Inca drama of Apu Ollantay in two states, literal and literary. But this drama is so much like the drama of Europe in form that doubts have been cast on its authenticity. It surely contains native material, modified somewhat by European influences. In one scene the chorus sings the following harvest song that has an allegorical reference to the love plot in the play. Tuyallay-my little tuya-is the name of a small finch, and Ñusta means princess.1 Nailed on a branch, O Tuyallay, Where is her heart, O Tuyallay? Where her plumes, O Tuyallay? She is cut up, O Tuyallay, For stealing grain, O Tuyallay. See the fate, O Tuyallay, Of robber birds, O Tuyallay. 303 More ponderous and impressive are hymns to Uira-cocha, the unknowable, all-powerful and ever-benevolent Supreme Being of the Incas. I quote 2 but a portion of one of these: O Uira-cocha! Lord of the universe, Thy splendid throne and sceptre. From the sky above, In which thou mayest be, Lord of all Lords, My eyes fail me For longing to see thee; For the sole desire to know thee. The literary remains from Central America are scanty, especially those containing verse. Bishop Landa tells us that in northern Yucatan dramatic representations took place on prepared stages or platforms. In Mayan cities that flourished in the fifth and sixth centuries A.D. we find the ruined remains of courts surrounded by stepped walls. These probably served as amphitheaters. Of the poems recited by the Aztecs on gala occasions we have fragments that make us realize the world's loss in the destruction of this literature.3 The 2 Idem, p. 100. 3 Daniel G. Brinton, Ancient Nahuatl Poetry (Brinton's Library of Aboriginal American Literature, Number VII.) Philadelphia, 1887. |


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Cybercriminals only want one thing these days, and that thing is substantial payouts. This is why most hackers focus on big game hunting, directing the vast majority of their efforts towards company networks rather than individual home users. MegaCortex ransomware is one digital threat with this particular MO, and a rather dangerous one at that. In the following lines, I will go into what MegaCortex ransomware is and what separates its two known versions from one another. A technical analysis will ensue afterward, followed by actionable advice on how to prevent an attack. So, without further ado, let's get down to business.
What is MegaCortex Ransomware?
MegaCortex ransomware is a malware strain that initially appeared in January 2019 and was reportedly first announced by ransomware hunter Michael Gillespie on Twitter in May of the same year. Operators employ an assortment of manual and automated components to infect as many devices as possible. Corporations are MegaCortex ransomware's primary target, not individual home users. File encryption, information theft, and disabling user access rights are among this ransomware's main capabilities. Two variants have been identified and analyzed thus far.
MegaCortex Ransomware Version 1
A few thought-provoking characteristics set MegaCortex ransomware version 1 apart from other cyber-threats. For one, its payload contains a signed executable file. What is more, hackers offer their victims security consulting services as part of the attack. As per findings cited by a Bleeping Computer article in July 2019, MegaCortex ransomware targets networks that have already been infected with infamous Trojans such as Emotet and Qakbot. The first MegaCortex ransomware version was designed to protect itself, requiring a password in the command-line arguments to function properly. This made it difficult for cybersecurity researchers and vendors to analyze and reverse engineer the strain unless the credentials were captured during the infection's deployment.
MegaCortex Ransomware Version 2
In another Bleeping Computer article from November 2019, cybersecurity author Lawrence Abrams stated that prior corruption by malware is what allows the ransomware operators to easily access a company's systems. In the same post, the discovery of MegaCortex ransomware version 2 was publicized. Accenture Security analyzed a sample of MegaCortex ransomware version 2, highlighting the difference between it and version 1. While the password protection discussed in the previous section made the initial variant harder to pin down, it also prevented operators from succeeding in large-scale infections. Its genetic makeup made it mandatory for the ransomware to be deployed manually, or else risk that the password is leaked. This was corrected in version 2 with a redesign that restructured MegaCortex ransomware and allowed it to self-execute. Moreover, Lawrence Abrams has underlined that the updated variant changes the victims' Windows passwords and steals copies of their data, threatening to make them public if the ransom is not paid.
MegaCortex Ransomware Analysis
There are a few technical telltale signs that can reveal whether or not your network has fallen victim to a MegaCortex infection. In the following subsections, I will present the ransom note for each variant, as well as further indicators of compromise (IoCs) to help you identify an attack promptly if the worst-case scenario occurs.
MegaCortex Ransomware Note
Upon encryption, MegaCortex ransomware creates a ransom note on the infected device titled !!!_READ_ME_!!!.txt. Michael Gillespie reproduced the version 1 text of the note in a Pastebin.com link included in his tweet revealing the then-new strain:
Your companies cyber defense systems have been weighed, measured and have been found wanting. The breach is a result of grave neglect of security protocols. All of your computers have been corrupted with MegaCortex malware that has encrypted your files. We ensure that the only way to retrieve your data swiftly and securely is with our software. Restoration of your data requires a private key which only we possess. Don't waste your time and money purchasing third party software, without the private key they are useless. It is critical that you don't restart or shutdown your computer. This may lead to irreversible damage to your data and you may not be able to turn your computer back on. To confirm that our software works email to us 2 files from random computers and C:\fracxidg.tsv file('s) and you will get them decrypted. C:\fracxidg.tsv contain encrypted session keys we need in order to be able to decrypt your files. The softwares price will include a guarantee that your company will never be inconvenienced by us. You will also receive a consultation on how to improve your companies cyber security. If you want to purchase our software to restore your data contact us at: email@example.com email@example.com We can only show you the door. You're the one who has to walk through it.
With version 2 of MegaCortex ransomware, the ransom note changes slightly to accommodate the updates brought to the strain. You can see the reimagined text in the image below of the document now titled !-!_README_!-!.rtf, courtesy of Bleeping Computer:
Image Source: Bleeping Computer
MegaCortex Ransomware IoCs
MegaCortex ransomware targets the following file extensions, avoiding files found in the %Windows% folder only:
Researchers identified the following encrypted file extensions:
for version 1
for version 2
Bleeping Computer lists the following cryptographic algorithm hashes for version 1:
As for version 2, Bleeping Computer has identified the following hashes in the sample they analyzed:
ca0d1e770ca8b36f6945a707be7ff1588c3df2fd47031aa471792a1480b8dd53 [Launcher]
5ff14746232a1d17e44c7d095e2ec15ede4bd01f35ae72cc36c2596274327af9 [DLL]
e362d6217aff55572dc79158fae0ac729f52c1fc5356af4612890b9bd84fbcde [DLL]
Further indicators of compromise for MegaCortex ransomware version 2 were listed in the aforementioned technical analysis report published by Accenture Security in 2019:
File Type:
PE32 executable Intel 80386, for Microsoft Windows
File Size:
956,416 bytes
Please note that the hashes laid out by Bleeping Computer for version 2 differ from those recorded in the Accenture Security report. That is because the former provided three SHA-256 hashes for the elements dropped by the malware, while the latter logged the MD5, SHA-1, and SHA-250 hashes from a file encrypted by MegaCortex ransomware.
MegaCortex Ransomware Decryptor
A quick search in the No More Ransom Project's decryption tools database will reveal that a MegaCortex ransomware Decryptor has not been made available at this moment. However, you can check back to their extensive list, as well as Heimdal Security's own blog article on ransomware decryption tools, and see if one will have been released in the future. In the meantime, there are a few things you can do in the eventuality of a MegaCortex ransomware attack:
- Contain the infection by disconnecting the compromised device(s) from the Internet.
- Unplug external storage devices and log out of any linked cloud accounts.
- Put the compromised device(s) in Recovery Mode, if possible.
However, it is essential to keep in mind that these basic operations might not be feasible. MegaCortex ransomware is a rather aggressive strain that corrupts entire networks in an instant, changing user passwords and limiting access to elementary functions on the way. Therefore, prevention will always remain the best course of action.
Preventing a MegaCortex Ransomware Attack
#1 Implement a Strong Access Governance Policy
MegaCortex ransomware infiltrates and corrupts entire networks by cunningly manipulating user access rights. A strong access governance policy is thus indispensable to the prevention of such occurrences. Efficient identity management within your company network begins with credentials, which are often stolen, sold, and bought by cybercriminals to be used in ransomware operations. Ensuring that all accounts are protected by strong passwords is the first step you should take. A strong password should contain both uppercase and lowercase letters, as well as alphanumeric characters. It should be changed often and be unique to each account. Two-factor authentication can also aid greatly in this respect. Another essential element to a strong access governance policy is represented by the principle of least privilege or POLP for short. The principle of least privilege is a concept in information security that refers to limiting access rights for each user to the minimum necessary for their respective positions. Here's what you should do:
- Audit privileges within your corporate network.
- Determine the level of access privileges that each account needs.
- Apply privilege bracketing to escalate rights for a limited time only.
- Prevent the accumulation of privileges over time on certain accounts.
- Implement a privileged access management (PAM) solution.
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By exploiting vulnerabilities in your company's network, MegaCortex ransomware gains unlawful access to your critical business infrastructure and confidential data. Unpatched software and applications are one of the main ways through which these security gaps appear. Unfortunately, constantly requesting permissions to install updates as soon as they are deployed by developers can become quite disruptive to your employees' daily activity. For this reason, many choose to delay these operations as much as possible, which extends your network's vulnerability in the face of cyberattacks. Heimdal™ Patch & Asset Management deploys Windows updates, as well as patches for third-party and custom software immediately after their release to your endpoints, regardless of their location. It allows users to install them at their own convenience, saving precious time and resources in the process. Updates can either be scheduled or pushed out automatically depending on schedules, all with zero interference.
#3 Provide Cybersecurity Education to Employees
Human assets can become network vulnerabilities as well. According to Verizon's Data Breach Investigations Report, 30% of malicious emails are opened by the users they target, and 12% even click on the infected macro attachments. While MegaCortex ransomware might not employ social engineering techniques, the Trojans and malware it uses to enter corporate networks do. For this reason, your employees need to be well educated on the topic. The most common types of attacks that involve social engineering are:
- Phishing, a malspam campaign consisting of emails that mimic respected third parties.
- Spear phishing, a pointed phishing attack on a particular field or organization.
- Vishing, which stands for voice phishing and consists of fraudulent phone calls.
- CEO fraud, where attackers impersonate a figure of authority within a company.
- Macro attachments, or malicious attachments that are infected with the payload.
What is more, your employees must be trained in cybersecurity as a whole. There are many other types of attacks that can befall a company besides ransomware or phishing. Denial-of-service, man-in-the-middle, account takeovers or data breaches are just a few examples. Make sure your staff is up to date on these practices.
#4 Protect Your Network and Endpoints Alike
In an ever-evolving cyber-landscape, it comes as no surprise that ransomware is designed to evade traditional signature-based cybersecurity solutions. What is more, with the highly dynamic nature of today's workplace, your digital defenses should focus on the company's perimeter, as well as its endpoints regardless of their global positioning. Heimdal™ Threat Prevention consists of the Network Protection and Endpoint Protection modules, which are available as a bundle or as standalone solutions. My recommendation is to get both and have all your bases covered. By their powers combined, they create a holistic DNS filtering tool that detects and blocks ransomware, as well as data breaches, exploits, and other advanced threats.
#5 Back Up Crucial Data Online and Offline
MegaCortex ransomware makes it nearly impossible for you to recover your data through traditional methods. Operators limit your access to devices and disable Recovery Mode in an attempt to coerce you even further to pay the ransom and purchase their decryption keys. However, you shouldn't give in to their demands. Not only do you have no guarantee whatsoever that you will get your files back, but you will also be financially supporting cybercriminal activity. My suggestion, in this case, is to always maintain both online and offline data backups. External storage devices and the cloud are your allies in data recovery. Of course, you must also keep in mind that these solutions are not impenetrable either. In case of a cyberattack, linked copies need to be disconnected immediately.
In Conclusion…
MegaCortex ransomware is a wicked strain that relies on surreptitious tactics and piggybacks on the damage done by other malware. However, a successful prevention strategy against it is a feasible goal, and it isn't all too different from the approach you should take for other ransomware strains either. With proper access governance, software patching, cybersecurity education, data backups, and robust solutions, your corporate networks will be protected against infection.


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Pronti al via della tre giorni sportiva ad Annecy in francia, in occasione della Tecnica MaXi Raceche nle suo palinsesoto accoglie sette diverse gare su distanze e con dsilivelli altimetrici che spaziano dalla diffcioltà estrema a quella più mild per i trailer meno esperti o meno allenati.
Sono oltre 7000 gli iscritti. Naturalmente la gara clou sarà quella sulla distnza maxi (85 chilometri e 5200 metri di dislivello positivo) che, quest'anno accoglie anche il 5° Campionato del Mondo IAU Trail. Per quest'ultimo, gli iscritti, in rappresentanza di 39 nazioni, hanno raggiunto la quota record di 287 atleti di cui 109 le donne.
The 7000 bib numbers are ready and the 14,000 chips in place. Still waiting to be unrolled are3500 meters of banners and the 2000 sections of caution taped to be placed along the course the day before the races and removed the day after. Not to mention the 780 metal barriers!
The 4 aid stations expect the first runners on Saturday, May 30, to arrive as early as 05:15 on top of Mount Semnoz, the first aid station of the 4. Stocked and ready are a total of 25,000 liters of water in 4000 bottles, 6800 bottles of Gatorade, 2800 cans of Pepsi, 100 bottles of orange juice, 180kg of salty foods (cashews, peanuts), and of course much more.
Four-hundred volunteers are ready and waiting to stand at one of 800 posts; in just 3 days the starting gun for the first race will fire....
The Tecnica-MaXi-Race: an event designed "by runners for all runners". For the last several months, event organizers have been refining each piece of the puzzle. The 2015 Tecnica-MaXi-Race, with its 7 race formats, will host the 5th IAU Trail World Championships. What an incredible challenge to undertake.
As the hours count down to the start, Stéphane Agnoli, race director, explains, "We arebeginning to stress just a little, but our energy is focused first and foremost on the runners. These races are for them. Experienced or novice, the goal is to have fun, to enjoy the amazing trails and landscapes while pushing one's personal limits. That said, we are determined to ensure that volunteers are able to experience the event live; this is also their event, their race. If both runners and volunteers are happy, everything else will fall into place, and the entire organizing team will be content with the result."
Trail running, an activity, a sport, a societal trend. The 3 days of races around Lake Annecy echo the growing popularity of trail running in France and around the world. With a total of 51 nations represented, a lineup of elite runners competing for 4 world championship titles, 39 national delegations present, and 7000 everyday runners from all walks of life, all will run together on the same trails as a family, with friends, for a cause, or for a medal; this outdoor race will be a true celebration!
Follow the event. The website now has a special "live coverage" event homepage that will allow everyone, spectators or companions, to follow the event from start to finish. Live broadcasting will begin on Thursday night with the opening ceremony for the World Championships, followed by racecoverage for every runner and other practical information throughout the entire three days.
(dal sito web della IAU) The 5th IAU Trail World Championships will take place on May 30th 2015 in Annecy France. A new record participation at the 5th edition of the IAU Trail World Championships. There will be 287 athletes representing 39 federations who will be toeing the line in Annecy, France on 30th May 2015. Defending world champion Nathalie Mauclair (FRA) will be at the start line. Ricky Lightfoot (GBR) winner at the 4th edition of the championships will not be in Annecy.
There is an outstanding field that will be in Annecy for the race this weekend. Please find the attached media report on the race (media)
The 5 th IAU Trail World Championships are taking place in France.
The event will take place in Annecy, France on 30th May 2015.
The 85km run will be hosted at the same site as the Tecnica MaXi race and will take runners over a 5200m of vertical gain.
The race has attracted a record number of participants in the IAU Trail World Championships. There will be 178 men and 109 women representing 39 countries.
The 287 participants mark a new record for competitors in the trail world championships.
Sebastien Spehler (FRA) leads the men's field having won last year's MaXi Race. He has already won the Trail du Wurzel and Trail du Petit Ballon.
Luis Alberto Hernando (ESP) and Alex Varner (USA) have had a good season and are amongst the leaders lining up at the world champs. Hernando won the Transvulcania earlier in the month and Varner won Lake Sonoma 50 Mile last month.
In the Women's field, Nathalie Mauclair (FRA) defending world champion is at the starting field. She won her last race Grand Raid Reunion in October 2014. Caroline Chaverot (FRA) is the defending Maxi race champion and will once again start this year to claim victory. Krissy Moehl (USA) a regular top performer in the United States has had a great start to the season having finished 2nd at the Gorge Waterfalls will be at the start line as well.
In addition to individual titles on the line there are team competitions as well.
The team atmosphere does elevate the excitement of the championships as team points translate to interesting team dynamics. Race start time is 3:30am.
Live coverage dell'intero evento
Thursday, May 28
19:00: Opening ceremony for the 2015 IAU Trail World Championships
along the shores of Lake Annecy: "Le Pâquier," 5 Avenue d'Albigny - 74000 Annecy
Live web coverage on www.maxi-race.org
Friday, May 29
11:00: Official press conference for the 2015 Tecnica-MaXi-Race and IAU Trail World Championships
BALCONS DU LAC D'ANNECY HOTEL, 1487 Route de Cessenaz - 74320 Sevrier
18:30: Start, Vertical Race, from the "Petit Port"
19:00: First runners finish the Vertical Race (at the top of Mt. Baron)
Saturday, May 30
03:30: Start, 2015 IAU Trail World Championships, Albigny Beach
05:00: Start, Tecnica-MaXi-Race, Albigny Beach
06:00: Start, 2 and 4-person Team-Race, Albigny Beach
06:00: Start, Day 1, Compressport XL-Race, Albigny Beach
08:30: Start, Femina Race, "Salle des Fêtes" building, 01 Allée du Clos Chevalier, 74290 Menthon-Saint-Bernard
10:00: First runners finish the Femina Race, Albigny Beach
12:00: First runners finish the 2015 IAU Trail World Championships, Albigny Beach
13:20: First runners finish the Tecnica-MaXi-Race, Albigny Beach
13:30: First runners finish the 2 and 4-person Team-Race, Albigny Beach
18:00: Post race press conference, 2015 IAU Trail World Championships and Tecnica-MaXi- Race in the big tent at the MaXi-Village
19:00: awards ceremony, 2015 IAU Trail World Championships, Albigny Beach
Sunday, May 31
07:00: Start, Day 2, Compressport XL-Race
08:00: Start, Marathon Race, Albigny Beach
09:00: Start, Trail Découverte, Albigny Beach
13:00: First runners finish, Day 2, Compressport XL Race
13:00: First runners finish the Marathon Race - Trail Découverte
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Just a reminder that I will be updating throughout the Tony Award telecast...
The opening number from THE BOOK OF MORMON to start off the show. One of the best songs from the musical. Why THE BOOK OF MORMON on tonight's program? Purely to sell more tickets and tease people that cannot pay $477.00 for premium seats. Oh, no Josh Gad. Right. He just left the show for TV stardom.
Neil Patrick Harris is hosting for the 3rd time. Ties for second with Julie Andrews, Robert Preston, Rosie O'Donnell, and Hugh Jackman.
Opening number - not one of the best. Only livened up with the guest stars popped in like Patti Lupone and Annie. where's Hugh when you need him?
Do you think Judith Light didn't rehearse her speech?
NEWSIES - Should have done "King of New York" as their number. "Seize the Day" is also excellent, but "King of New York" was much better. Would have been nice if they also sang the song. Haven't seen such acrobatics since WEST SIDE STORY.
I have loved Michael McGrath - Best Supporting Actor Tony Award - since I saw him on the Goodspeed stage many years ago. He has always been so solid in his comedic roles. When I first saw him performing all I could think of was a younger Nathan Lane. I thought Dave Alan Grier should have won, but no regrets.
Great number from FOLLIES with Tony Award nominee Danny Burstein. So glad they didn't sing the old warhorse, "I'm Still Here." FOLLIES or PORGY & BESS for Best Revival? Too close to call.
Who's the guy whining behind THE LION KING?
GHOST song too loud and uninteresting. There were better options. Not going to bring in the crowds . HINT: the guy bathed in blue is dead.
Two director awards at once...Yes, the inevitable run of ONCE to Best Musical begins as John Tiffany wins the Best Director of a Musical. My choice, NEWSIES, will probably just settle for Best Choreography and Best Score. Like with WICKED, beaten out by AVENUE Q, NEWSIES will have the last laugh at the box office over the years.
Trivia question - what person has won the most Tony Awards for directing a play? Answer - Mike Nichols with five...now six!
Did they have leisure suits back in the days of Jesus? Are those blue suede shoes?
SPIDERMAN bit was quite good. Ted Chapin and Angela Lansbury were good sports.
Trivia question - who was Christian Borle once married to? Answer - Sutton Foster! He was good in PETER AND THE STARCATCHER (congratulations), but Tom Edden in ONE MAN, TWO GUVNORS, was absolutely hysterical. Would have liked to see him win.
Love Kelli O'Hara. She's excellent in NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT. Matthew Broderick is one of my favorite actors, but he just seems to sleepwalk through his role in the show. Not much energy.
Why a musical number from a cruise ship? Is this the same cruise line that is advertising on the Tony Awards?
Boy, ONCE is cleaning up. They've won almost all the creative awards so far.
Judy Kaye was fun in NICE WORK...I remember her in her Broadway debut. She took over when Madeline Kahn suddenly left ON THE TWENTIETH CENTURY back in 1979.
Dear Ms. Barkin--the reason for a buffo year at the Broadway box office is because of the huge amounts producers are charging for premium seats. I'll be impressed if the attendance figures are way up.
I saw PETER AND THE STARCATCHER and was just not impressed.
I thought the year in plays montage was great and then stopping for a few minutes for the nominated shows. They might have finally gotten it right.
Neil Patrick Harris' musical interlude was entertaining, but he lacks razz-ma-tazz. Sheryl Crow writing the score for the upcoming DINER. Could be interesting. Best score to NEWSIES! What a surprise. :-) Alan Menken's first Tony Award. Can you believe it? All the shows he's written. He has a ton of Oscars. Now maybe, one day, Stephen Schwartz will win one. Of course, most of the good songs from NEWSIES were in the movie. Just a few new ones for the musical. Most not so great. Still cannot believe that the scores for PETER AND THE STARCATCHER and ONE MAN, TWO GUVNORS were nominated. LYSISTRATA JONES had a tuneful, catchy score. It most definitely should have been nominated. Even SPIDERMAN and GHOST were not terrible and should have been given consideration over the two plays. I can't even remember anything from PETER AND THE STARCATCHER.
Wow! Audra McDonald has such a dynamite voice! Good performances from Norm Lewis and David Alan Grier in a well-coordinated segment from PORGY AND BESS.
"Gold" - one of the songs from ONCE I played on my radio show this evening, which was music from all Tony Award nominated shows. I know ONCE will probably win Best Musical, but I am more of a NEWSIES type guy.
I was never a fan of EVITA, even the original with Patti Lupone and Mandy Patinkin. Did this segment lack oomph? It was more ho hum then holy moly. Wouldn't you have Elena Roger sing a bit more? She is EVITA?
Uninspiring GODSPELL. Nuff said.
Love seeing Mandy and Patti on stage together. I wondered if they cringed during the EVITA number? Whoa! Best revival to PORGY AND BESS. Good for them. It was a powerful show. Are Norm and Audra next? Wonder what Sondheim is thinking?
I think I'll keep my musical theater going to terra firma, thank you.
Very nice, Hugh Jackman's wife surprising him with his special Tony. He is so smooth.
Toot! Toot! The ONCE steamroller keeps chugging along. Nice heartfelt acceptance speech.
YEAH! for James Corden. The funniest show on Broadway. Corden was very gracious. He was in such incredible company.
Can we get the LEAP OF FAITH number over with so we can finish the broadcast? It's not like it's still playing. Is that too mean-spirited? Still can't believe this was even nominated.
Audra McDonald wins her FIRST leading actress award in a musical. Previously, she was two and two--Best Featured Actress in a play and in a musical.
So, winners and losers from the musicals?
-Obviously, ONCE with 8 awards including Best Musical
-PORGY AND BESS with Best Revival and Best Actress
-NEWSIES with two major awards for Best Score and Choreography
-NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT with only two Best Featured Player awards
-FOLLIES with one minor award out of eight nominations
Finally, I'll give Neil Patrick Harris a solid "B" for his hosting efforts. Tough job anytime. You just want to keep the show moving which he performed admirably.


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The Wuling Hongguang Mini EV only costs around PHP 215,000 in the People's Republic
It looks like more electric vehicles (EVs) will be making their way to the Philippines soon. In fact, it seems some are already here being driven by private individuals for testing.
Spotted at Merville in Paranaque, it appears that several units of the Wuling Hongguang Mini EVs are now in the country. Some may be wondering why the big fuss over a small EV? Well, these are currently one of the most, if not, the most affordable EVs in the market today. Actually, it's cheap.
In China, this pint-sized electric car is available starts at just USD 4,500, making it the cheapest in the People's Republic. Converted to Philippine Pesos, the Hongguang Mini EV has a retail price of around PHP 214,863. Even after the cost of importing, this could help boost the awareness to get more people into EVs.
First launched in 2020, this all-electric microcar is a product of SAIC-GM-Wuling, a joint venture between SAIC Motor Corp. and Guangxi Automobile Group Co, and General Motors. Within just 9 months of its release, the company has already sold over 270,000 units of this tiny EV. The company is aiming to have an annual sales figure of 1.2 million vehicles next year, equal to the number of EVs made by China's automakers in 2020 combined.
But how were they able to make this EV so affordable in the first place? Besides being really small, this EV has a small 9.2 kWh battery pack that powers a single electric motor. It makes 17 PS with 85 Nm of torque and has a top speed of 100 km/h. It also has a maximum range of 120 km, which can be extended to 170 km with a bigger 13.8 kWh battery pack.
While its output figures are nothing to write home about, it's the vehicle's packaging, size, and price point that ultimately attracted buyers. And with China bullish about reducing its carbon footprint and promoting the use of EVs, the Wuling Hongguang Mini EV is making waves in its home market.
The fact that several units were spotted right here in the Philippines could mean a local distributor, or perhaps even SAIC-GM is actually testing the waters. The company did mention that they have plans of offering the Honggaung Mini EV to export markets, and perhaps we are one of the countries that are part of a testing program.
In the Philippines, EVs are still prohibitively expensive despite these types of vehicles being exempted from the excise tax (they are still subject to the full 30% import duties). Take for example the all-new Nissan Leaf. At PHP 2,798,000, it's not exactly affordable. This is because it doesn't meet certain tax breaks. Then there's the matter of buyers still being hesitant to buy EVs.
But could a cheaper EV like the Wuling Hongguang actually help the country warm up to electric cars? Perhaps, but until they are officially on sale in the country, we'll have to wait and see.
For now, we're keeping our eyes peeled should there be more units of the Wuling Hongguang Mini EV going around Metro Manila.


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Camden County Administrator Steve Howard announces Eric Landon, MPA, AICP as the new American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Program Manager. In this role, Mr. Landon provides program management and strategic leadership to guide the investment of the County's direct allocation of the ARPA Local Fiscal Recovery Funds. Additionally, he will also help support navigating the County, other local governments, and the community in leveraging all funding opportunities associated with ARPA.
"We are pleased to welcome Eric Landon back to Camden County," said County Administrator Steve Howard. "He brings a wealth of experience and knowledge in Camden County as well as southeast Georgia and northeast Florida."
Previously, Mr. Landon served as Planning Director for Camden County and spent ten years working for Glynn County. He also served as the Director of Planning and Government Services for the Coastal Regional Commission with membership including 10 counties and 35 cities. In that role he worked with Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act funding and with other State and Federal partners.
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Washington — The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance is evaluating its next course of action after the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration on Sept. 18 denied a CVSA petition requesting that the agency update its definition of personal conveyance and clarify a mileage limit.
A letter written by FMCSA acting administrator Wiley Deck and addressed to CVSA Executive Director Collin Mooney claims that the CVSA proposal lacks a "sufficient safety basis" to proceed with rulemaking that "would essentially propose arbitrary limits without any evidence of safety critical events avoided."
CVSA filed the petition in May, after FMCSA announced a controversial final rule the agency claims adds flexibility to hours-of-service regulations. The rule went into effect Sept. 29.
"We understand the agency's position on personal conveyance," Mooney told Safety+Health, "but we still believe that it's not addressed adequately."
In June 2018, FMCSA issued guidance intended to clarify both the agricultural commodities exemption and the personal conveyance provision in HOS regulations.
According to the agency, personal conveyance – a driver's movement of a commercial motor vehicle for personal use – is considered off-duty status and therefore does not affect HOS limitations.
However, CVSA contends in the petition that the guidance is "incomplete" without establishing a maximum distance and/or time a CMV operator can travel under the personal conveyance provision, stating that "a driver could, in theory, drive hundreds of miles over the course of several hours" under this designation, increasing the risk of driver fatigue and impacting roadway safety.
"Even though the agency says that setting a distance or time limit would be arbitrary, on the flip side of things, having things wide open for personal conveyance now is open-ended in itself, which is the whole point in the petition – why it's creating issues," Mooney said. "Because it gives the motor carrier industry and drivers an opportunity to hide hours under the premise of personal conveyance, which in fact is a falsification of the hours of service of the records of duty status. So, by providing that loophole, that gateway to camouflage or hide hours, we feel, is very problematic and jeopardizes highway safety."
Deck writes that the guidance remains "an appropriate response to the issue, given the lack of research and data to support the adoption of specific restrictions."
According to the guidance – which is effective until June 7, 2023 – other examples of personal conveyance include, but aren't limited to:
- Time spent traveling to restaurants and entertainment facilities from en route lodging, such as a motel or truck stop.
- Commuting between the driver's terminal and his or her residence, between trailer-drop lots and the driver's residence, and between worksites and the driver's residence.
- Time spent traveling in a motorcoach without passengers to en route lodging, or to restaurants or entertainment facilities and back to the lodging.
- Time spent transporting personal property while off duty.
- Authorized CMV use to travel home after working at an offsite location.
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Pretoria - Johannesburg and Pretoria were abuzz with several cultural festivities this weekend ahead of Africa Day on Monday.
Organised by the Department of Arts and Culture, the City of Joburg and SABC2, this year's celebrations included a feast of African music, dance, cuisine and crafts.
Africa Day celebrates the day when the Organisation of African Unity (OAU) was formed in 1963. The OAU was the precursor to the African Union (AU).
The day is used to acknowledge the progress that Africans have made, while reflecting upon the common challenges faced a global environment.
Minister of Arts and Culture Lulu Xingwana explained that Africa Day was a special event because it provided an opportunity for people to pay tribute to previous generations who fought for Africa unity.
Festivities kicked off on Saturday with an event for children at the Union Buildings Southern Lawns in Pretoria.
Children were treated to soccer matches and had their faces painted with the flags of the nations participating in the Confederations Cup.
The annual Africa Day concert was held at Johannesburg's Mary Fitzgerald Square, featuring Nigeria's Asa, Yuri of Angola as well as South Africa's own Soweto Gospel Choir, Gang of Instrumentals and the Parlotones.
Meanwhile, House music from DJ's Oskido and China took over the dance floors at the Baseline and Cappelo Restaurant in Newtown's Restaurant.
On Sunday, a rendition of Handel's Messiah was held at Regina Mundi in Soweto and a symposium was held in partnership with the New Economic Partnership for Africa's Development (NEPAD) secretariat at the African Cultural Museum in Pretoria.
Ms Xingwana was expected to attend the event to debate the role of education and culture in African development with intellectuals and representatives of civil society.
On Monday, the African Renaissance Africa Day Concert will be held at Durban's Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre.
This concert forms part of the 11th annual African Renaissance Festival taking place at venues in Durban, Pietermaritzburg and Richards Bay from 25 to 30 May.
The festival is held during the last week of May to coincide with Africa Day and is the only annual celebration of the African Renaissance ideals on the continent.
Music lovers will enjoy a line up of popular musicians including Thandiswa Mazwai widely known as lead singer of the popular kwaito group "Bongo Maffin".
She released her solo album "Zabalaza" in 2004 and was signed with an American label later that same year.
Also performing is Oliver Mtukudzi, better known as "Tuku". He is a best-selling artist in his home country of Zimbabwe and his musical career spans over 20 years and 40 albums.
Described as one of the greatest soulful voices of African Music, Tuku's enduring popularity is largely a result of his powerful lyrics, which invariably deal with social and economic issues, and which are injected with an infectious sense of humour and optimism.
Tickets for the concert cost only R50. The organisers had wanted to kept the ticket price low to ensure as many people as possible are able to participate in the Africa Day celebrations.
"The various events planned around Africa Day were an exemplar of Africa's diversity, vibrancy and the richness of our heritage," said the department's acting Deputy Director General, Rosemary Mangope.
"Whether it's music and dance at Ivory Park, or the incredible exhibition of African artifacts at Museum Africa, our culture and heritage are being showcased in all their breathtaking diversity and beauty," she said.
She said her department is proud to support an event that encompasses the breadth of African excellence through the arts to such stunning effect.


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DOSBOX is an emulator program that emulates an IBM PC computer running DOS operating system. Think of it as virtual machine for running DOS based applications.
Although developed to primarily run old DOS games on new hardware, DOSBOX can be successfully used to run also legacy DOS business applications on your latest Windows 10 computer.
A few month ago I announced that I open-source my old software. As part of the process I wanted to capture screen shots and videos showcasing the applications. DOSBOX helped successfully with this job. By using DOSBOX I was able to run again 20 years old software.
The following videos were captured from old VMASOFT software running under DOSBOX:
Above: MCGA - DOS based graphics library running under DOSBOX
Above: Physics - SVGA based DOS application running under DOSBOX
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Young Benefactors Host Masters Week Fundraiser
NEW YORK, N.Y. (April 5, 2012) – The First Tee of Metropolitan New York (TFTMNY) Young Benefactors hosted its third annual Masters week event, 19th Hole on the Park, at the New York Athletic Club in New York City on Thursday, April 5th. The event benefited TFTMNY's Path to College program, which is a series of events and seminars designed to help high school students gain insight to the college application process.
More than 250 people were on hand for a Masters-themed night featuring an extensive silent auction, hors d'oeuvres and cocktails. Net proceeds from the evening totaled $51,000 through a combination of admission sales, raffles, a putting contest, and bids on over 65 silent auction items, which included tickets to sporting events and Broadway shows, signed memorabilia and rounds of golf at a number of the Met Area's top golf courses.
Created in 2009, the Young Benefactors is a network of active young professionals dedicated to the mission of The First Tee of Metropolitan New York. The group supports TFTMNY by conducting fundraising events and community and volunteer efforts to raise local awareness about the First Tee.
For more information and to join The First Tee Young Benefactors, click here.


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Date of Observation: 01/11/2017
Name: Donny Roth
Aspect: North, South, South West, West, North West
Elevation: 8,900' to 9,900
Avalanches: On our descent, on a SW aspect at 9,300' I intentionally ski cut a small convexity and managed produce a D1-R1 soft slab avalanche that ran on the crust. The crown was 15-cm deep, about 10-meters wide and started on a slope we measured at 43º. It ran about 50-meters down a 35º slope and the debris stopped at an aspen grove. We proceeded to attempt to duplicate this and got a few smaller results on slopes over 40º, but could not get anything to go on slopes in the 30s.
Weather: Broken skies with a period of high thin clouds and strong solar radiation. Light snow, starting at about 1430, no significant accumulation. Calm to light, SW winds. High temp of 0ºC recorded at 9,500' at 1300.
Snowpack: New snow had settled to between 15 and 20 cm. We measured 30cm of new in this zone the previous day and estimated an HN24 of about 8cm, so settlement was obvious. Snow on solar aspects was becoming moist quickly in the afternoon. On S-SW aspects the new snow is on top of a 2cm, 1F melt-freeze crust. SH was evident on all aspects. A series of small column tests produced easy results on a SW aspect at 9,580'. CTE (4) SC @ the 1/19 SH later 17cm down. This same layer produced an ECTP (1) that propagated across the column. On the north aspect at this same elevation, the small column tests were similar and we got a PST (70/100) End. In both cases the above slab was still a soft slab, but the southwest aspect was moist snow.