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Demystifying Agent Tradecraft: Introducing SpecterOps Skills
A public repository for turning practitioner knowledge into reusable, reviewable workflows for AI-assisted security work. SpecterOps Skills is our public repository of reusable skills, plugins, and agent definitions for AI-assisted workflows. It is designed to capture how practitioners approach real work: what to inspect first, which references matter, what requires approval, and how to verify the result.
AI-based BRAIx risk score for the intermediate-term prediction of breast cancer: a population cohort study
Introduction Population breast cancer screening with mammography is a successful initiative, with a 41–52% reduction in mortality for women in the target age range of 50–74 years.1 However, this initiative is a predominantly one-size-fits-all approach and is not personalised based on an individual’s risk.
Natural hydrocarbon seepage at the Northeast Greenland continental shelf - Communications Earth & Environment
Abstract In the Arctic, substantial amounts of methane are stored in marine sediments. Yet, the distribution and stability of methane reservoirs is poorly understood, especially offshore Greenland. As Arctic warming accelerates, understanding natural methane seepage is crucial for assessing its role in the carbon cycle and climate impact.
Beneath Greenland, Insights for Energy Transitions and Climate Models
Greenland’s natural resources—critical minerals and clean energy potential, in particular—have evolved into a cornerstone for renewable energy transitions and sustainability efforts elsewhere in the world. Unraveling the intricacies of Greenland’s subsurface, where these resources reside but which remains relatively unknown, could facilitate efficient exploration and responsible management of these natural resources.
First Person: The similarities between land surveying and journalism
It was 30 degrees outside, and I was trudging through the bush, fighting off mosquitoes and flies, dressed in blue jeans, a t-shirt and steel-toed work boots. Jeremy Fleguel, my dad, and I were just north of Apsley, Ont. land surveying on a project that could not have gone worse. Surveying is a lot like journalism. It’s a new story every day, often a new puzzle to solve and the quality of your work is of utmost importance.
Genre-hopping local author advises newbie writers to try it all
Catina Noble, an Ottawa-based author, persevered through the challenges in her life to pursue her love of writing. She now has over 200 publications including books, short stories, poetry and articles. At the Media Club of Ottawa meeting at the Lord Elgin Hotel on Nov. 19, Noble told aspiring authors they just need to put themselves out there and try everything to get the ball rolling. Her newest book, Boxing Day, a romance novelette, was released on Nov. 16, just in time for the holidays.
Holiday Market showcases student creativity and community connections
The Holiday Market returned to the Student Commons in the E-building on Nov. 29 for its third year, with many students like Miguel Fausto honing their business skills at the event. After the Students’ Association released the dates for the event, a number of vendors began signing up, including some of Algonquin College’s students. For many students, the market was a stepping stone into the world of entrepreneurship. Fausto is a Level 3 engineering automation and robotics student.
Beathoven Club launches first successful open mic event in the Observatory
The new Beathoven Club launched its first open mic event on Nov. 29 in the Observatory on Algonquin College’s Woodroffe campus. The event was open to anyonewanting to share their musical talent. The event started off with 16 performers and more participated as the event went on. The atmosphere was light and friendly, and the crowd was very welcoming to any kind of music being played by the artists.
Students put out loud vibes at Silent Disco party
As exams approach and stress fills the campus, the Students’ Association brought joy to students by hosting a Silent Disco at the AC Hub on the second floor of the E-Building on Nov. 28. From 5 to 7 p.m., students listened to music, danced and enjoyed light snacks. The Silent Disco streamed live and attracted around 800 viewers from different parts of the world, thanks to Ash Kater, a business marketing student and TikToker who shared his experience with his followers.
Algonquin College celebrates touchdowns and U.S. Thanksgiving
Algonquin College celebrated an All-American Thanksgiving at the Wolves Den on Nov. 28. Starting at 11 a.m. and continuing throughout the day, the Wolves Den welcomed Algonquin College students to enjoy the Thanksgiving football match between the Detroit Lions and the Chicago Bears. The Wolves Den fully embraced the long-standing American tradition that is NFL on Thanksgiving Day, a tradition that has been happening for nearly a century.
First Person: Battling anxiety with magic
It’s was a mid-August evening, and I’d just gotten off OC Transpo’s infamous 88 Terry Fox bus. The heat was debilitating and the anxiety-inducing finals in my life were increasing my stress levels tenfold. None of this mattered to me, however, because I was going to play Magic: the Gathering. Over the summer, I was laid off from a job I had been working at for nearly five years. It stung bad.
The holiday spirit officially arrived for a group of Algonquin College students on Nov. 22 as they ventured to the opening night of the Ottawa Christmas Market at Lansdowne Park. Held at the historic Aberdeen Pavilion, the event was filled with bright lights, festive food and a warm sense of community. For international students like Shivangi Ambbaliya, Shagunpreet Kaur, Gurpreet Kaur and Mansi Modgil this was a cultural introduction to Canadian Christmas traditions.
Project management students host successful networking event with zero budget
Students and professionals shared laughter and meaningful conversations in the Observatory during a project management networking event on Nov. 21. The event was a triumph and a testament to the grind, resourcefulness and professionalism of the Project Management Connect organizing team, which pulled off an inspiring and high-impact evening without spending a single dollar.
AC Hub organizes a practical kitchen workshop for kitchen novices
AC Hub hosted its first Kitchen Skills 101 workshop at Algonquin College on Nov. 12. Under the guidance of Chef Chris Tremblay, students learned how to prepare quick and healthy meals, including overnight oats, a Greek salad with homemade dressing and guacamole. Tremblay made the workshop’s goal clear from the start. “Students have busy lives, and we want them to be able to prepare quick and healthy meals with a nice cutting board, spoons and a few simple ingredients,” he said.
Community shows warm reception to newcomer centres
A peaceful rally was held Nov. 17 at the Ben Franklin Place plaza in Centrepointe in solidarity with local refugee and asylum-seeking communities. The City of Ottawa has proposed two newcomer reception centres, with the first and primary location being constructed at 1645 Woodroffe Ave., adjacent to the Nepean Sportsplex. A second centre may be located at 40 Hearst Way, beside the Eagleson Park and Ride transit station.
Faculty strike? Here’s what you need to know
As news of a potential faculty strike began to make its way through Algonquin College’s campus, some students started to worry. Sam Beamish is a first-year bachelor of information technology networking student. His program is collaboration between Algonquin College and Carleton University. “Am I going to go to my Carleton classes for the two weeks, month, however long, but not have my Algonquin classes?” said Beamish.
Top five tips for surviving the 88 bus
It’s no secret that the 88 bus is a contentious route. With Reddit and Instagram pages devoted to hating it, people feel strongly about the Hurdman-Terry Fox route. However, given the bus passes directly through Algonquin College, many students have no choice but to use it to commute to campus. So, what’s a student to do in order to make it on time? Here are the top five tips for surviving the 88 bus, from students who know it best. 1.
Algonquin College welcomes new faces at fall open house
Algonquin College hosted its fall open house on Nov. 9, with many future students in attendance. Multiple venues across the campus hosted booths for upcoming prospective students to interact with. The main booths, which focused on different programs, were present at the Marketplace cafeteria in D-building, with other venues located in C-building and ACCE building.
Board of Directors releases priorities for the 2024-25 academic period
Over the summer, the Algonquin College Students’ Association Board of Directors spent over 150 hours collecting feedback from students to see what issues they care about most. They then discussed the results and decided on three priorities for the 2024-25 academic year: academics, transportation and mental health.
Students swarm Student Commons for free poutine
Free poutine was distributed to students of Algonquin College in E-building on April 11. The event was organized by the Students’ Association in celebration of National Poutine Day and to serve as a stress reliever for students ahead of exam week. Amanda Logan, an event planner for the Students’ Association, said that the event was designed to give back to Algonquin College.
Drag Race’s Sasha Colby visits campus to talk about love and chosen families
Queer celebrity and winner of RuPaul’s Drag Race season 15 Sasha Colby visited Algonquin College on March 19 to talk about being a transgender woman who is also a drag queen. The theatre was packed full fans of Colby, RuPaul’s Drag Race and its home-grown spinoff, Canada’s Drag Race. Her talk covered a lot of ground.
Students’ Association is trying to show diverse films. Is it enough?
Algonquin College is working to show a variety of different movies, like the film Bros that played on March 12. The Students’ Association and Algonquin Commons Theatre are collaborating to show more diverse films to students. Students and the public could see Bros and have popcorn for free. The romantic comedy Bros is about two gay men: Bobby, a podcast host not looking for a serious relationship, and Aaron, a lawyer who Bobby meets at club.
St. Patrick’s Day-themed event highlights substance abuse awareness at Algonquin College
Drinking, gaming, and having fun are typical activities of St. Patrick’s Day festivities, but for some, they serve as a cautionary reminder to exercise care. In the E-building near Starbucks, Algonquin College held an event called the Umbrella Project on March 14. The event aimed to help students who are dealing with substance abuse. The Umbrella Project is dedicated to helping students who suffer from addiction to drugs, alcohol and other substances.
Drag performers dance the night away at Algonquin College
A student-run drag show was hosted in the Observatory on March 14. The winter-themed performance was organized in a joint effort between the Students’ Association and the recently formed Drag Club. The Observatory was decorated with bright colours and flashy lights to fit the atmosphere of the event. Tickets to the event were distributed online for free and the event was open to anyone who wanted to attend.
Disheartening 3-1 loss for Wolves women’s volleyball against Durham Lords
The Algonquin Wolves women’s volleyball team faced the Durham Lords on Friday Jan. 26, ending a close game in an unfortunate 3-1 loss. The match began with the Wolves dominating a majority of the first period, and although the Lords got up to 21 points towards the second half, the Wolves took the first set four points ahead at 25 points. “We had ups and downs, but overall I think we had good service, good offence, good side outs,” said Faith Billaney, left side for the Wolves.
Job fair helps Indigenous students build connections
The Mamidosewin Centre helped organize a job fair for Indigenous students and alumni at the Wabano Centre for Aboriginal Health on Jan. 25, in collaboration with Carleton University, University of Ottawa and La Cité College Forty Algonquin College students pre-registered for the event, with 32 attending the day of, according to Summer Wabasse, the events and communications officer at the Mamidosewin Centre. “I think the event was a great success.
Students’ Association calls for smoking areas to keep the campus clean
As the Students’ Association continues to call for smoking areas on campus, the college administration is sticking with its blanket “smoke-free” policy for the college property. Algonquin College’s non-smoking policy started on Jan. 1, 2019. However, many students continue to smoke in smoke-free areas on campus. Ato Yankson, a cyber security analysis student, said he usually sees people smoke outside the entrance of the ACCE building to Baseline Station.
Scriptwriting student receives $14,000 grant for short film
Second-year Algonquin College scriptwriting student Aftab Abbasi has received a $14,000 grant from the International Film Festival of South Asia to fund his upcoming short film. The script for Abbasi’s short film The Heart Smiles was submitted to the International Film Festival of South Asia’s Bright Lights Program, where it was placed among the 10 finalists. The proposals of the 10 films were evaluated by a board of established filmmakers from both Canada and the international community.
Comment: B.C. Ferries need to find a new way of thinking
A commentary by a Victoria resident who has run, served on the board, and mentored local companies over the past 40 years. The number of ferry cancellations through staff issues and maintenance issues would suggest that that the corporation is going through a time of crisis management and that the board should take a longer view of how we can solve the issues for once and for all. A lot of the problems have been caused by unnecessary complexities.
The Key to Breaking Down Emotional Barriers
Many years ago, my mother was visiting town, and because of limited space we needed her to stay in a hotel. I made the reservation for her, then later went to check her in. When I arrived, the woman at the front desk, without looking at any records, told me in no uncertain terms that I did not have a reservation and that there were no rooms available. Of course, I protested and asked her how she could know that I did not have a reservation without referring to the registration system.
Co-evolution of epidemiology and artificial intelligence: challenges and opportunities
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Is There a Causal Relationship Between Physical Activity and Bone Microarchitecture? A Study of Adult Female Twin Pairs
ABSTRACT The reasons for the association between physical activity (PA) and bone microarchitecture traits are unclear. We examined whether these associations were consistent with causation and/or with shared familial factors using a cross-sectional study of 47 dizygotic and 93 monozygotic female twin pairs aged 31–77 years. Images of the nondominant distal tibia were obtained using high-resolution-peripheral quantitative computed tomography.
Implications of family history and polygenic risk scores for causation
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Towards a process-based understanding of rifted continental margins - Nature Reviews Earth & Environment
Abstract Interactions between tectonic, magmatic, sedimentary and hydrothermal processes during rifting and break-up of continental lithosphere lead to a variety of rifted margin types. As potential reservoirs for mineral deposits and native hydrogen, and as sites for CO2 storage and generation of geothermal energy, rifted margins are likely to have a key role in the future transition to a carbon-neutral economy.
Low Voltage contractor hires sales consulting firm to grow operations
The Greatest on the Planet's compensation package is tied to the success of the sales operations. In order for us to be profitable our clients need to see revenue” — John Hopper ORLANDO , FL, UNITED STATES , November 30, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Jackson Technologies a Pittsburgh PA based Low Voltage provider has contracted The Greatest on the Planet a full-service consulting firm to grow sales and operations.
Low Voltage contractor hires sales consulting firm to grow operations
The Greatest on the Planet's compensation package is tied to the success of the sales operations. In order for us to be profitable our clients need to see revenue” — John Hopper ORLANDO , FL, UNITED STATES , November 30, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Jackson Technologies a Pittsburgh PA based Low Voltage provider has contracted The Greatest on the Planet a full-service consulting firm to grow sales and operations.
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What if the age at which a woman started regular mammographic screening depended on her risk, not age?
EDITORIAL See referenced original article on pages 000–000, this issue. Abstract In this issue of Cancer, Durham and colleagues address the following question: what if the age at which a woman started regular mammographic screening depended on her risk and was based on the youngest age at diagnosis of breast cancer in a first-degree relative? They found that almost any diagnosis in a first-degree relative would be consistent with screening starting earlier, with the time lag increasing with age.
Support for Businesses affected by Hurricane Ian
Full Service Business Consulting servicing all 50 States Business Consulting Firm Offers help to businesses affected by Hurricane Ian These businesses need help.
Support for Businesses affected by Hurricane Ian
Full Service Business Consulting servicing all 50 States Business Consulting Firm Offers help to businesses affected by Hurricane Ian These businesses need help.
Business Consulting Firms follows clients to the South East Region of the US
A business consulting firm has so many clients moving to the South they were forced to follow them. Losing our clients from the Midwest because they are moving away from us.
Home Remodeling Businesses showing no signs of slowing as of now
Home remodeling and repairs are still going strong John Hopper, President of The Greatest on the Planet says "Right now it's as hot as ever” — John Hopper ORLANDO, FL, UNITED STATES, September 21, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Greatest on the Planet, a full-service business consulting firm that services many home improvement businesses in the areas of operations, marketing, and sales says the home improvement industry is still going strong despite slower home sales and less inventory on the...
Treating Rare Cancers Can Be Hard: Why Genomic Testing Is Crucial
Credit: Foundation Medicine, Inc. When people think of cancer, they often think of diseases such as breast or lung cancer. But approximately 1 in 5 people living with cancer in the United States have been diagnosed with a rare cancer, each type affecting less than 20,000 Americans a year.1 Although some rare cancer types, such as cancer of the bile duct called cholangiocarcinoma (CCA), may be unknown to most people, rare cancers also include subsets of even the most well-known cancers.
Predicting cancer risk from mammograms could revolutionise screening
First established in 1991, Australia’s national breast screening program, BreastScreen, has saved many lives through early detection of breast cancers. The joint Australian and state/territory government program funds free mammograms every two years for all women aged between 50 and 74 years. Women can also receive a free mammogram in their 40s. As our population ages we need to increase the numbers of women presenting for screening and the accuracy of screening.
Troops have key allies when natural disasters strike
OPINION Troops have key allies when natural disasters strike By RAYMOND MASON, JACK KLIMP, JOHN HOPPER AND CARI THOMAS | Special to Stars and Stripes | Published: October 20, 2020 Stars and Stripes is making stories on the coronavirus pandemic available free of charge. See other free reports here. Sign up for our daily coronavirus newsletter here. Please support our journalism with a subscription.
The most terrifying cults in history
Cults have made headlines around the world for many years and continue to fascinate in documentaries and popular podcasts. The stories behind these cults' origins, leaders and demises are riveting - and often disturbing. Warning: Some images in this gallery are graphic in nature. Credit: AP Ron Lafferty was convicted of murdering his brother's wife and her toddler in 1984.
Texas Pacific Land Trust Is Greatly Undervalued On A DCF Basis
Editor's note: Seeking Alpha is proud to welcome John Hopper as a new contributor. It's easy to become a Seeking Alpha contributor and earn money for your best investment ideas. Active contributors also get free access to SA PREMIUM. Click here to find out more » Texas Pacific Land Trust (NYSE:TPL) has a long and storied past. According to Wikipedia: The company was formed in 1888 when the Texas and Pacific Railway went bankrupt. The Trust received title to some 3,500,000 acres of land in West Texas.
Performance of BCRAT in high-risk patients with breast cancer - Authors' reply
We agree that the Breast Cancer Risk Assessment Tool (BCRAT) performed similarly to the Breast and Ovarian Analysis of Disease Incidence and Carrier Estimation Algorithm (BOADICEA) and the International Breast Cancer Intervention Study (IBIS) model in its discriminatory ability in women not known to have mutations in We thank Mitchell Gail for his response to our Article on the 10-year prospective performance of four breast cancer risk models.BRCA1 or BRCA2.
Supporting families with twin babies…or more
When families are told they are expecting twins or triplets (or more) their first reaction can range from surprise, disbelief or joy – through to shock, or even fear. Multiple births have doubled in Australia – from 4740 in 1975, to just over 9000 in 2017. The challenges faced by multiple-birth families have been largely underestimated.
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