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David Barton: Placemaking and its key role in communities
Placemaking is probably one of the greatest assets in the Campaign Toolkit available to Conservatives across the UK and Ireland when properly combined with traditional vernacular architecture.
Adjuvants Take Flight: Formulating for the Drone Era
Adjuvants Take Flight: Formulating for the Drone Era Drone adoption is increasing, and adjuvant formulations are becoming more critical. “As drone fleets become larger, more autonomous, and more economically attractive, we can expect demand for drone-compatible formulations and specialized adjuvants to accelerate significantly over the next five years,” says Rovensa Next’s Global Scientific and Technical Manager Cédric Ernenwein.
A three-part checklist for HR before terminating an employee
Bob was a solid, long-term employee. But at the company retreat, he stayed late at the bar, had a few too many drinks, and made a highly inappropriate pass at a member of the hotel staff. The hotel had enough and called you, his supervisor, to come get him. You dutifully complied and found Bob a room at a new hotel. The next morning Bob returned to the retreat, but it was clear he had stayed up all night drinking.
Community champion Martin Chapman inducted into the Mayoral Roll of Honour
LOCAL resident and long-standing volunteer Martin Chapman has been formally inducted into the Mayoral Roll of Honour by Thurrock Mayor, Cllr Sue Shinnick, in recognition of his outstanding service to the borough.
Creativity Ahoy: Get Started Art Supports Thurrock Scouts Playscheme
Get Started Art was proud to sponsor the Arts & Crafts Tent at this year's Thurrock Scouts Playscheme, helping to give children from across the community a week of exciting activities and new experiences. Once again, the Scouts delivered an outstanding programme, providing young people with the chance to make friends, try different challenges, and enjoy the summer holidays in a safe and welcoming environment.
DOL Announces Return of PAID Program
The Department of Labor (DOL) recently announced the return of the Payroll Audit Independent Determination (PAID) program. PAID is a voluntary compliance initiative that helps employers resolve inadvertent violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)—such as unpaid overtime or minimum wage—without litigation or civil monetary penalties. This announcement extended the reach of PAID to violations under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA).
Orsett Masonic Hall receives Mayoral Roll of Honour for outstanding contribution to Thurrock
ORSETT Masonic Hall has been awarded the Mayoral Roll of Honour, one of Thurrock's highest civic accolades. The honour is bestowed on those who make a significant and lasting difference to the borough and mayor Cllr Sue Shinnick's award acknowledges the consistent commitment to local wellbeing and meaningful community engagement by those who use the hall. "We are deeply honoured to be recognised by the Mayor," said Richard Bowyer, Chairman, and Jackie Firman, Centre Manager of Orsett Masonic Hall.
At War with Bertrand Russell
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Back Roads to Ruin
he ABC’s once admired Back Roads has taken another deep […] Nov 11 2024 4 mins Peter O’Brien argues powerfully in Villain or Victim? that only one substantive criticism can be made of the Governor-General, that being his failure 'to warn Whitlam he risked dismissal and that this failure encouraged Whitlam to remain obdurate'. Of the ever-expanding books on events leading up to November 11, 1975, this one is a keeper Nov 11 2024 8 mins Polls tells us most people in the West support Israel.
Charity, Community and Conjuring… Now that’s Magic!
Richard Jones and Get Started Art create magic for thousands of children in Thurrock. Before his mesmerising performance as part of his 'Soldier of Illusion Tour' at the Thameside Theatre last week, renowned magician Richard Jones spent time with local Charity 'Get Started Art', to judge entries in an Arts and Crafts competition they devised.
Moments in Nature | 04
In my Moments in Nature series, you’ll find a monthly, seasonal collection of photos, sharing the beauty of the natural world and the changing seasons. Join me to explore and discover some of my favourite nature-filled places. A warm welcome to the next chapter of my Moments in Nature series. Today, I’m excited to share with you a collection of photos from one of my most favourite nature-filled spots to visit, Matlock Bath.
Inside My World: A Personal Welcome to My Readers
My Journal of Soulful Reflections is an authentic, cosy and soulful extension of my small business, Clementine Rose. You can expect to uncover more personal entries infused with inspiration and encouragement underpinned by the beauty of the natural world, and the ebb and flow of the changing seasons. You’ll also discover gentle reflections on slow and seasonal living.
Evangelicals can win the election for Trump
OPINION: As conservative evangelicals, we stand at a critical juncture in our nation’s history, confronted by an aggressive push from secular, “woke” ideologies championed by President Biden and his administration. This battle is not just cultural; it’s a fundamental struggle for the soul of America, deeply rooted in spiritual warfare. The election ahead is more than a political contest; it is our opportunity to affirm our commitment to our nation’s Judeo-Christian values.
Upminster Freemasons get onboard with £1,000 donation to Maldon & District Sea Cadets
Essex Freemasons from Victory Marine Lodge, Jamie Knights, and Dave Collin, presented a cheque for £1,000 to Maldon and District Sea Cadets on Thursday 30th May. Jamie Knights, who comes from a family of boat builders, said: "We are delighted both as Essex Freemasons and as a Lodge with a 'nautical' heritage to be able to contribute to the continued success of our local Sea Cadets".
First phase of new disposal facility complete in Oak Ridge
The Oak Ridge Office of Environmental Management and contractor UCOR have completed the first phase of construction for the Environmental Management Disposal Facility (EMDF). EMDF will provide the waste disposal capacity the environmental management office needs to complete cleanup at the Y-12 National Security Complex and Oak Ridge National Laboratory.
Local Freemasons help donate 20,000 art therapy books for Dementia Action Week 2024
The annual campaign for those suffering with Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia has been given a solid boost this year by local Freemasons. The aim is to raise awareness and provide practical support for sufferers and carers as part of Dementia Action Week from 13 to 19 May 2024.
Freemasons help donate 20,000 Art Therapy Books for Dementia Action Week 2024
The annual campaign for those suffering with Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia has been given a solid boost this year by the United Grand Lodge of England, the Masonic Charitable Foundation and the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution Care Co. The aim of the Freemasons is to raise awareness and provide practical support for sufferers and carers as part of Dementia Action Week from 13th to 19th May 2024.
Victoria Cross winner Johnson Beharry listen in to 'For Charity and Valour' talk
On Saturday 16th March 2024, more than 100 members and guests travelled from all over Essex, Suffolk and beyond to the St Giles Masonic Centre in Colchester for a meeting of the Richard Clowes Lodge No. 2936. Guest speaker, Natasha Ward, gave the non-members an insider's view of the Masonic Charitable Foundation (MCF), where she has worked for nearly 20 years, explaining how Freemasonry's national charity has made a difference to so many lives.
A Big Question For Small Advisors--Why Sell Now?
I attend dozens of industry conferences in a year. It’s common for an audience member to ask if smaller RIAs will be extinct in five, 10 or 20 years from now. This is a realistic question given the pace of M&A that has taken place over the last decade. A large and sophisticated buyer pool exists and will continue to support the wave of consolidation.
Scottish Spirit and Essex Charity raises over £2000 at local Masonic Centre
Hutton Masonic Centre celebrated Burns Night on an evening filled with Scottish tradition, charity and camaraderie. The event, which was attended by the Essex Provincial Grand Master, Paul Tarrant along with several Chelsea pensioners, was not just an ode to Scottish poet Robert Burns but also the highlight of many Freemasons' masonic year.
Be a Voice of Hope
I’d been thinking for a long time about how to mark my 40th Birthday (5.12.23), and I’m delighted to share with you on this page about a musical and charity project which does just that. Read on… One thing which has remained unchanged throughout history, is our unwavering appreciation for the miracle of life. As I reach the age of 40, I look back on the past four decades not only with that same appreciation, but with a huge dose of gratitude.
Its Kool to be a Carer!
Kool Carers https://koolcarers.co.uk will now be able to offer even more support to young carers in the Brentwood and the Basildon area with a donation of £12,000 over three years from Essex Freemasons through the Masonic Charitable Foundation. Kool Carers supports young carers aged 8-18 years, living in Brentwood and the Basildon borough. These young-carers take on many adult responsibilities, miss out on normal childhood experiences and are often afraid to seek help.
Design of a Hydrogen Aircraft for Zero Persistent Contrails
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Right Wing Bonus Tracks: Red-Pilled By David Barton
By Kyle Mantyla | July 24, 2023 5:00 pm MAGA pastor Mark Burns complains that the Department of Justice is “a Gestapo-like weapon” that is being used against former President Donald Trump and flat-out says he doesn’t care what crimes Trump may have committed because “he’s God’s anointed.” Dalton Clodfelter admits that believes “in censoring our opposition.” Stew Peters’ conspiracy theorizing is becoming increasingly predictable and lazy: “The moon landing was FAKE. Buzz Aldrin is FAKE.
Keep this renowned care provider a nonprofit Original
Alive co-founders David Barton, MD, is a retired physician-psychiatrist, and Lynn Palmer Barton, LCSW, is a practicing therapist and mediator. Until a few weeks ago, Alive Hospice in Nashville was, for us, a dream come true. In 1975, along with Dr. John Flexner, we founded what has become a highly respected Middle Tennessee agency caring for people coping with dying, death, and bereavement. We held the first meeting of the organization in our living room on a cold December night in 1974.
Mercer Advisors Acquires RMR Wealth Advisors, LLC
Mercer Global Advisors, Inc. (“Mercer Advisors”), a national Registered Investment Adviser (RIA), today announced the acquisition of RMR Wealth Advisors, LLC (hereinafter “RMR”). RMR is a comprehensive wealth management firm located in Madison, Wisconsin. RMR was founded in 2009 by Erik Mikkelson CFP®, who is a co-owner of the company along with Doug Giageos CFP®, CFA®, and Lisa Sowls.
Understanding the SOC for Supply Chain Report
AICPA’s System and Organization Control (SOC) report is reshaping industry resilience, and businesses need to know how to navigate it. Supply chains were pushed to their breaking point through the global COVID-19 pandemic, and geopolitical tensions, economic instability, and increasing cybersecurity concerns continue to threaten the global supply chain. As a result, supply chains are evolving and becoming more complex in an effort to prevent a situation similar to what we have seen from 2020-2022.
Youngsters are getting on with the task of designing a crown fit for a king - and there are prizes to be won
A local charity called 'Get Started Art' that provide free arts & crafts materials and support, to help disadvantaged children, vulnerable adults and people of all ages with learning disabilities or special needs in the Thurrock area, is working with Essex Freemasons this Spring on a coronation art competition. The idea is to design and create a royal crown to commemorate the coronation of King Charles III.
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Most Popular This Week Since the time of Peter the Great, Russia has been a force in the world, both politically and culturally. It remains so today, despite the fact that many dismissed it after the fall of the Soviet Union. This first CCA of the 2022-23 academic year will explore Russian history, literature, and music, as well as current Russian politics and foreign policy.
Digitalization can help you “weather the storm”
We never could have anticipated how dramatically the world was about to change when we launched our first “Supply Chain Planning Digital Transformation” report in 2019. The study, conducted jointly by ToolsGroup and Spinnaker, surveyed nearly 200 North American supply chain professionals in early 2019. Its goal was to understand and benchmark the drivers, obstacles, technologies, and progress of companies’ digitalization journeys.
ToolsGroup: Overcoming supply chain sustainability fears
A step-by-step guide to overcoming supply chain's fear of sustainability and meeting sustainability and ESG goals from ToolsGroup GM Dave Barton By David Barton, General Manager, NA, ToolsGroup Though we’re hearing much about the circular economy today, the idea has been kicking around since 1976, when it was first introduced in a research report to the European Commission.
It's Time to Advance Your S&OP, Data and Planning Systems
For our annual customer conference in March, we overhauled our agenda to focus on the planning challenges posed by the global COVID-19 pandemic. This year, customer presentations were rife with language like “commercial overrides,” “exceptional demand filtering” and “dummy demand.” All of these terms describe emergency exceptions that require an optimal symbiosis between humans and automated planning systems.
Picornaviral polymerase domain exchanges reveal a modular basis for distinct biochemical activities of viral RNA-dependent RNA polymerases
Abstract Picornaviral RNA-dependent RNA polymerases (RdRPs) have low replication fidelity that is essential for viral fitness and evolution. Their global fold consists of the classical “cupped right hand” structure with palm, fingers, and thumb domains, and these RdRPs also possess a unique contact between the fingers and thumb domains. This interaction restricts movements of the fingers and RdRPs use a subtle conformational change within the palm domain to close their active sites for catalysis.
Prime Your Supply Chain for What’s Next with Digital Tools
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Do you worry about losing your driving licence?
There are more than 3.8 million full driving licence holders aged 70 and over in the UK, according to the DVLA. Owning a car is often a way for older drivers to keep their independence in their later years and, as a result, many worry about losing their driving licence. However, if the DVLA does decide to revoke your licence, it’s not always the end of the road. Six obscure motoring laws you might not know about. Here’s our guide on how to challenge such a decision – and stay behind the wheel: 1.
Myth Buster: Data Fatigue Is Not Real!
By David Barton, Chief Information Security Officer, Stellar Cyber The noise is real. Of that, we can agree. It started way back in history – whoops, wrong topic (shout out to all of you who know that lyric). Basic packet captures – the final arbiter of proof, started all this and has continued nonstop until this very day. Every security analyst worth his/her salt asks for the packet captures. Why do we have all this data? Do we need it all?
A brief history of machine learning in cybersecurity
Developers are showing more interest in using Machine Learning (ML) to automate threat-hunting. Join Thousands of Fellow Followers Login or register now to gain instant access to the rest of this premium content! As the volume of cyberattacks grows, security analysts have become overwhelmed. To address this issue, developers are showing more interest in using Machine Learning (ML) to automate threat-hunting.
Solicitors and drink driving - the need for a consistent and fair approach
In September 2018 I described how the SRA were dealing with solicitors convicted of drink driving, and the need for a more discerning and informed approach. On 7 February 2019 the SRA published a 'Topic Guide' titled 'Driving with Excess Alcohol Convictions', to be read in conjunction with both its guidance on the approach to criminal convictions outside of practice, and its enforcement strategy with particular regard to Principles 1 and 6 of the SRA Principles.
New Government Access Can Transform UAS Sector
Big names in tech and transportation tend to grab national headlines around developments in unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), especially as they roll out drone delivery services to consumers. The milestones are significant and noteworthy. For example, residents in Christiansburg, Va., can access free drone delivery from Walgreens, FedEx and Sugar Magnolia. UPS just obtained Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approval as a full-fledged airline for delivery for its Flight First service.
A Critical Part of a “Courtship”: Why M&As Must Address Cybersecurity from Day One
By David Barton, Chief Information Security Officer, Forcepoint At the height of merger-mania, eager participants frequently viewed cybersecurity as an afterthought. “Let’s just make this acquisition work,” they’d reason, “and we’ll figure out how to protect everything once the deal is in place.” But we’re now seeing a more cautionary approach take hold.
Evolution vs. Intelligent Design
Ever since, in late 2005, U.S. District Judge John E. Jones ruled that the school district of Dover, Pennsylvania, could not mandate material about intelligent design in its science curriculum on evolution (declaring it unconstitutional to do so), the controversy between proponents of evolution and intelligent design continues to intensify.
What Does Wabi-Sabi Mean?
If one were to pick a phrase that aptly sums up the traditional aesthetic sensibility of the Japanese, it might well be wabi-sabi. A combination of two old words with overlapping definitions, wabi-sabi might be the Buddhist view of the facts of existence: Both life and art are beautiful not because they are perfect and eternal, but because they are imperfect and fleeting. If you note a touch of melancholy there, you have begun to understand wabi-sabi.
We made Doc Ock look real -- here's how
Humans interact with each other every day, and as such, are able to recognize a wide range of complex facial expressions. We constantly analyse and communicate through body language, even if subconsciously. What if we could give a computer that same capability? What if technology could understand an image in the same intrinsic way humans can?
Booz Allen Opens New Regional Office in Abu Dhabi; Don Pressley Comments
Don Pressley Booz Allen Hamilton has opened a new headquarters in Abu Dhabi to serve customers and partners in the region, the company announced Tuesday. A reception is being held today to celebrate the opening of Booz Allen’s new office located in the Etihad Towers complex. “Booz Allen Hamilton is gaining increasing traction in the region, and the new Abu Dhabi office is a great base from which to manage our operations,” said Don Pressley, senior vice president of the company’s MENA operations.
Executive Spotlight: Susan Chodakewitz, Tetra Tech AMT President on NextGen and International Growth
Susan Chodakewitz has served as the president of Tetra Tech AMT since late 2006, where she leads approximately 400 employees in the aviation and information technology arm of Tetra Tech, AMT’s parent company. She has won the SmartCEO Magazine’s Brava Award (2012), and was named as one of the “2011 Women Who Mean Business” by the Washington Business Journal. Prior to her current role, Chodakewitz worked for SAIC as an SVP and for Booz Allen Hamilton, each for about ten years.
Carlos Fernandes Op-Ed on Combating Cyber Threats: Predict, Prevent and Persist
The more-than 21-year information security veteran was the founder, managing principal and CEO of Agile Cybersecurity Solutions prior to joining Salient. In this column, Fernandes covers recent cybersecurity developments in both the public and private sectors, includes prediction and prevention as keys to success and discusses where he thinks cyber will go next.
Booz Allen Opens New Office in Charleston, SC; Ralph Shrader Comments
Ralph Shrader Booz Allen Hamilton has opened a new office in North Charleston, SC, according to an article by The Moultrie News. “We are excited about the new facility – both the location and the accommodations will benefit us as we continue to serve our clients in the Lowcountry,” said Rene Castro, Charleston-based Booz Allen vice president. Booz Allen and its more than 200 staff in the greater Charleston area primarily support the Space and Naval Warfare System Center Atlantic organization.
DoD Awards 70 Contracts Worth a Total $495M to Support Chemical and Biological Defense
The Joint Program Executive Office for Chemical and Biological Defense awarded 70 contracts totaling $495 million last week, according to a BioPrepWatch article. The awards are expected to help the JPEO-CBD lead, manage and direct the acquisition and fielding of chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defense, drugs and vaccines, medical countermeasures, information management systems, installation and force protection systems.
RSA and Booz Allen Partnership to Offer Cyber Services; Mike McConnell Comments
RSA Federal and Booz Allen Hamilton have teamed up to develop new information security service offerings which intend to help customers fix recent or active cyber attacks, Booz Allen announced today. Through a consulting and services partnership, RSA and Booz Allen will offer enhanced cyber solutions to the commercial and public sectors.
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