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Ragi Murukku | Kezhvaragu Murukku | Murukku Recipe

Ragi Murukku, a delicious savory snack made from the finger millet flour. Last diwali itself, i had seen this murukku recipe from few fellow bloggers and immediately noted down the recipe in my todo draft to give it a try sometime.

At last, a few weeks before i tried this murukku for the first time, glad that i gave  it a try, it was so cripsy and tasty in its own way. I'm not gonna lie that it tastes as good as rice murukku, surely there is a difference in taste because of finger millet flour, but i can say it was way more tastier than i would expected, definitely worth giving a try if you're looking for some murukku recipe made from millets.

With all being said, we both finished off this murukku within a couple of days :-) , now you can understand how good it was!
Here in this recipe, i have used the star shaped disc for the murukku press, but you can use whatever you like, even if you can't make the circles neatly, just squeeze them randomly like butter murukku , it's home made so shape doesn't matter right?? Ok, now let's see how to make this yummy ragi murukku.
Other murukku recipe are
Mullu Murukku
Daliya/Pottukadalai Murukku

Ragi Murukku | Kezhvaragu Murukku | Murukku Recipe

Preparation Time : 10 mins | Cooking Time : 20 minsMakes : 12 to 15
Recipe Category: Snacks | Recipe Cuisine: Indian
Ragi Murukku,Kezhvaragu Murukku,Ragi Chakli,Snack,Homemade,Finger millet murukku,healthy snack Ragi Murukku, a delicious savory snack made from the finger millet flour.
Ragi flour - 1/2 cup
Rice flour - 1/4 cup
Gram flour/Besan - 2 tbsp
Butter - 1 tbsp
Salt - to taste
White sesame seed - 1/2 tsp
Water - as needed
Oil- for frying

First put all the flour(ragi,rice & gram) into the sieve and sieve it once, then add the salt and sesame seed and mix it well.
Next add the melted butter into the flour and mix it thoroughly with your hand, then add the water and make the soft dough.
Use the star shape disc in the murukku press and fill the press with the dough.
Squeeze the dough into concentric circles on small plate or flat laddle, heat the oil for frying and drop the murukku into oil gently.
Cook till the "shh" sound stops. Remove from the oil and drain it on tissue paper. Once it completely cooled, put it in air tight container.
Tasty and crunchy murukku is ready.

Related:How to make Butter Murukku

  • Since the murukku dough is already dark in color,it's hard to find when it's done, so make sure to remove from the oil when the "shh" sound stops, otherwise it's easily burned.
  • If the dough breaks when you squeeze, add little extra water into the dough, knead it well and then use it again.
  • Instead of besan/gram flour, you can use the pottukadalai flour too.
  • Instead of white sesame seed, black can also be used,since the murukku is already dark, i have used the white sesame seeds.

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PEVOTO, MICHAEL, Jr.--Born in Louisiana in about 1817, a son of Michael Pevoto, Sr.

Michael Pevoto, Sr. was born in Mississippi in 1795 and was in the battle of New Orleans, January 8, 1815. He was married to a Miss Hargreaves and of this union eight children were born. He came to Texas with his family in 1824. He was issued a Certificate of Character by John Bevil December 10, 1824. He settled on the Sabine River and built the first house where the town of Orange now stands.

In the Headright Certificate issued to his father March 29, 1838 by the Jefferson County Board for one-third of a league of land due him, it is stated that Michael Pevoto, Jr. did not arrive in Texas until October 1835. In Service Record No. 4775 it is certified that he served in the army from March 6 to May 9, 1836 when he was discharged on account of ill health. It is also stated that he died shortly after receiving his discharge. For this service his heirs on October 4, 1855 received Bounty Certificate No. 2088 for 320 acres of land. He was a member of Captain William M. Logan's Company at San Jacinto and on June 22, 1895 his heirs received Donation Certificate No. 704 for 640 acres of land due him for having participated in the battle.

March 26, 1838 Michael Pevoto, Sr. was appointed administrator of his son's estate in Jefferson County.

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  • Died in Battle: No
  • Rank: Private
  • Company: Capt. William M. Logan

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  • Alternate Names: Poveto, Pevoto
  • Date of Birth: 1817
  • Birthplace: Louisiana
  • Came to Texas: 1835 Oct
  • Date of Death: 1836 May
  • Burial Place: China, Texas
  • Bounty Certificate: 2088
  • Donation Certificate: 704

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21 of the Best Cities to Visit in Europe

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Traveling in Europe is a bucket list destination for people who dream of visiting castles, walking on romantic cobble stone streets, eating pasta in the Italian countryside.

If you’re looking for inspiration for your own European vacation, our list contains both the best major cities to visit in Europe, plus a few equally fabulous smaller city that you many travelers don’t think to consider.

With so many cultures, languages, and cuisines in such close range, you can make a very diverse vacation in Europe by visiting the major cities, or — better yet — getting a little further from the typical tourist destinations to immerse yourself even more.

We personally love visiting the big cities, but we’ve also explored the smaller locations and often feel like the experience is even better in the smaller cities and countryside.

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Our Favorite European Cities to Visit

Paris, France

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Who doesn’t love Paris? It’s been called many things by travelers, like The City of Lights, the most romantic city on earth, the food capital of the world, etc.

I think it’s all of those things, but most of all Paris is what you make it. Have you explored Paris yet? If not, you should add it to your vacation plans this year!

The best part about Paris is that it’s seemingly packed full of surprises. You can go to the major attractions, climb the Eiffel Tower and eat crepes all day, or you can push all that tourist stuff aside and explore the less touristy aspects of Paris, of which you’ll find many.

See our shortcut travel guide to Paris for all the best hotels, neighborhoods, things to do, and places to eat and drink in the City of Lights.

Rome, Italy

travel guide to rome
travel guide to rome

Rome is a city that will capture your heart the moment you arrive. It’s incredible to see so much history packed into one place, and so much of it is scattered right in the middle of a modern city.

There’s really no where else like it. You’ll want to spend days wandering around the Roman ruins in the forum, eating all the great Roman food, getting lost in the maze of streets, and looking in awe upon the Colosseum.

Do keep in mind that Rome is a very popular tourist destination, so hotels, tours and activities fill up and sell out quickly. This is one city where it pays to plan ahead. Don’t wait until the last minute to secure tickets for things you want to see like the Sistine Chapel and the Colosseum.

If you’re planning a trip to Rome, we’ve got you covered with our essential travel guide to Rome: an informative and helpful infographic that will give you a quick peek at all the top things you should plan to do in Rome, where to stay, how to get around, and most importantly – what to eat in Rome!

Porto, Portugal

Porto, Portugal

Home to dozens of Port wine producers, Porto, Portugal, is a fantastic place to visit if you’re a wine lover, but even if you’re not into that, you’ll find plenty of fun things to do in Porto.

It’s one of our favorite places in Portugal. Porto is an incredibly picturesque city, set along the western coast of Portugal, about a two-hour train ride from Lisbon.

There are two halves to the city, divided by the beautiful Duoro River: the city of Porto lies to the north, while the historic Port city and all of the Port wine houses are in Vila Nova de Gaia, which lies to the south.

To get a full feel for the city, you really need to visit both. One of the main reasons people initially consider going to Porto is because of the Port.

If you’re a wine lover, you absolutely must take some time to visit the Port houses. Used entirely to store aging wine and welcome visitors, there are literally dozens of Port houses along the banks of the river and up into the hillside.

Dublin, Ireland

Dublin, Ireland

Dublin is a great destination for travelers, especially from the United States because it’s such an easy destination to travel to. Not only do they speak English, it’s easy to find a million things to do in the city, and you really don’t need a car to get around.

If you choose to leave the city, out in the countryside the roads get a bit windy and narrow, but are well-marked. There are many reasons why people love spending time in Dublin.

The old churches, the Guinness Storehouse, Dublin Castle, the lively Temple Bar neighborhood, just to name a few. That also means that it can get quick packed in the city.

You need to have a good game plan for what you’re going to do and how. I always recommend getting the Dublin Pass, because it will help you see the most things in the shortest amount of time, and while saving tons of money.

It comes with a free ride on the Hop On Hop Off bus, which is the easiest way to get to all the top sights, plus free entry to the Guinness Storehouse and many more attractions.

Vienna, Austria

Vienna, Austria

Vienna is a city with a ridiculous amount of history. The home of the waltz, Habsburg Palaces and an unrivaled musical past, it’s simply overflowing with culture and excitement.

Walk for an evening through the cobblestone streets in the center city and you can almost hear a famous composer at work. In fact, many of the walking areas are lined with small orchestral ensembles playing their way through the evening.

Elbowing in on their act, of course, are those unique artist who dress in a period piece and then stand in one position for what seems time eternal.

The only downside to Vienna is that it is very expensive. If you are going to spend some time in the city, be ready to pay for the privilege.

Salzburg, Austria

Salzburg, Austria

Salzburg is one of my favorite small cities to visit in Europe. The real home of Mozart, Salzburg is Vienna’s smaller sister, with less of the hustle and bustle.

A walk through the shopping district will leave you breathless and, sometimes, penniless, but it is very worthwhile. Salzburg is a city where you can drink beer with monks, take in an opera, walk through exquisite rose gardens, and stroll through the pedestrian-only old town.

There are plenty of charming cafes and restaurants to fill the down time, and the food is great.

Salzburg is just a short distance from Munich, so we always recommend putting the two together if you’re planning a trip. You can take the train between them cheaply and easily.

Munich, Germany

Munich Germany
Munich Germany

There are a lot of great cities and regions in Germany, but one of the cities we love the most is Munich. This city is the capital of the Bavaria region that is home to some of my favorite architecture and food.

Not only do they host the largest beer festival in the world, Oktoberfest, they have a great many museums, a beautiful town square, and so many fun beer gardens.

Capital of the southern province of Bavaria, Munich brings to mind images of ledehosen and foaming steins of beer. In fact Munich is a sophisticated city that’s home to a multitude of cultural offerings including museums and a lively arts scene.

Getting around Munich is easy via an excellent public transport network which includes an underground and buses. You can also cycle. Walking through the old town center is also a favorite pastime in Munich.

Rothenberg ob der Tauber, Germany

Rothenburg Germany
Rothenburg Germany

You can’t leave Germany until you’ve visited the cutest little city you’ll ever see, Rothenberg ob der Tauber Rothenburg is a charming German town in northern Bavaria known for its medieval architecture.

Half-timbered houses line the cobblestone lanes of its old town, making for a very picturesque village setting. The still-standing town walls include many preserved gate houses and towers, plus a covered walkway on top that you can traverse in parts.

The medieval Town Hall has a clock tower that draws crowds and offers panoramic views. If you’re looking for something truly special to do at Christmas time, put Rothenburg on our list.

All the Christmas markets pop up and Gluhwein can be found everywhere. It’s simply magical.

Athens, Greece

Roman Ruins of Athens, Greece
Roman Ruins of Athens, Greece

Many people visit Athens for the history and archaeology, of course. The Pantheon and other Roman ruins in the city are astounding. The views from the top of the Acropolis are unbelievable.

And then there’s the food. Don’t forget about the incredible foodie experiences that will introduce you to the amazing food in Athens.

Get ready to do a LOT of walking as you meander through the archaeological history of Athens. It’s a city you need at least 2-3 days to explore.

To show you the best side of Athens, we’ve put together a handy infographic. It will help you start planning your trip by showing you all the best hotels, neighborhoods, things to do, and places to eat and drink in the Athens.

Stockholm, Sweden

Gamla Stan town square
Gamla Stan town square

Stockholm is a brilliant city, both in the short, cold hours of winter, and the long, warm days of summer. You’ll find many great things to fill your vacation in Stockholm.

One of my favorite things to do, besides walking around the incredible Gamla Stan, is taking an archipelago cruise around the outskirts of the city. There are dozens of islands scattered around the waterways. You absolutely must get out on the water to see it all.

You may not have guessed it, but Stockholm also has fantastic food, and many unique foods and drinks you should try while you’re there. It’s a great idea to go on a food tour at the beginning of your time there to get acquainted with the local food and find all the great spots to go back to during your stay.

It is an awesome city, easy to walk around, with plenty of things to do and see, especially in the summer months when the sun stays up until late into the night.

During the winter, you can stay indoors by traveling along the subway system to admire the subway art. It’s a thing – believe me.

Madrid, Spain

The Bear & The Strawberry Tree
The Bear & The Strawberry Tree, Madrid’s official symbol

Madrid is not a sightseeing haven like Paris or Rome, but there are a host of attractions like the Prado museum, Plaza Mayor and the Royal Palace that you must see, along with fantastic Spanish food to discover.

Sitting at one of the many street-side cafes and observing the passing procession and street artists is one of my favorite things to do in Madrid.

A close second is going on a food tour to find all the top spots to eat tapas. Book your food tour here. There are many other cities in Spain that are just a short day trip from Madrid, like Segovia, Ávila & Toledo, which you can reach by bus tour.

Another of our favorite day trips from Madrid is to the Ribera del Duero wine region. You can book a wine tasting day trip to the region here.

Budapest, Hungary

Budapest, Hungary

Budapest is a city rich in culture and history, a city of castles, cathedrals, museums and Turkish baths. Uniquely Hungarian and not short of attractions, Budapest is a popular European city break destination.

Over 2,000 years old, Budapest is a large city containing traces of the various forces that have ruled it over time. Romans, Turks, Goths and many others have conquered the city.

Somehow, the various influences work in such a way as to make the city sparkle. In a bit of trivia, Budapest was historically considered three cities. The three cities were Pest, Obuda and Buda.

Although grouped together, the cities were naturally divided by the Danube River which forks in the middle of the city. In 1873, the three cities were combined into one and given the Budapest name.

Although Budapest has many top attractions, one of the most visited is Buda Castle. Sitting on top of a hill and towering over the Danube, the castle is stunning.

Construction started under the guidance of King Bela IV in the 14th century and was expanded upon by later rulers.

Visiting Buda Castle is like stepping back into the heights of the renaissance. The Castle is adorned with red marble stairways, gothic facades, bastions and epic statutes overlooking the Danube.

The fountains around the Castle simply can’t be described with words. A nation with no less than 8 UNESCO World Heritage sites, Hungary on a whole is a fantastic country to explore, and Budapest is the main jumping-off point.

Prague, Czech Republic

Prague's charming streets
Prague’s charming streets (photo by Savored Journeys)

Prague is one of those cities that everyone wants to travel to in their lifetime. Whether it’s for its medieval architecture, its Bohemian culture, or because it’s the beer-drinking capital of the world, there’s something for every kind of traveler in Prague.

You may not immediately think of Prague as a foodie city, but it is in its own way. There are many foods you must try while in the Czech Republic, and plenty of really fantastic restaurants in Prague where you can acquaint yourself.

Don’t forget the beer! Prague has dozens of bars where you can try the local craft beer. Here is your essential travel guide to Prague with all the best hotels, neighborhoods, things to do, and places to eat and drink in the Czech capital, along with a comprehensive 2-day itinerary of things to do in Prague.

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Amsterdam, The Netherlands

One of the ‘greatest small cities in the world’, Amsterdam is world famous for its canal system and its tolerance and diversity. A trip along the canals is a must for every lover of architecture.

The city is also known for soft drugs, with its plethora of marijuana bars (called coffee shops) and prostitution. There are many different sides and personalities to Amsterdam.

You can make of it what you want and in many ways, Amsterdam can become anything you want it to be. As a tourist, you’ll likely find it to be a very welcoming and acceptable place. The food in Amsterdam is exciting, with many new things to try.

Amsterdam has a unique culture, exquisite nightlife, amazing lodging options for every budget, great transport connectivity and an authentic bike experience.

The beautiful weather all year round has made this jewel of The Netherlands a popular tourist destination for travelers from all over the world. Among the popular tourist attractions in the city are The Rijksmuseum and Van Gogh Museum, as well as the Anne Frank House.

Amsterdam has over fifty museums to explore. You’ll also want to go on a day trip to the Keukenhof gardens  to see the flower fields in spring.

Venice, Italy

Venice, Italy, is surrounded by waterways, making it an extremely unique and interesting place to visit.
Venice, Italy, is surrounded by waterways, making it an extremely unique and interesting place to visit.

Venice is just one of those places you have to visit at least once in your life. It’s an incredibly enchanting city, with so much character that you feel a little like you’re floating around in a Disney movie.

The views across the Grand Canal are so beautiful, and the narrow alleys can lead you to get lost in a city of charm. Everywhere you turn is another incredible view, and a gondola floating by in the distance, and a food opportunity you can’t pass up.

That being said, it is highly recommended to go there during a shoulder season. While Venice really doesn’t have a low season, you really don’t want to be there during the summer months, when the tiny alleyways are so packed with people you can’t even walk around.

The best time to go is actually in the winter, when the crowds have thinned out, the weather is much less stagnant, and the water is cleaner. However, we find it best to avoid November, as this is a period with historic flooding in Venice.

Florence, Italy

Florence Italy
Florence, Italy, is well known for its world-class art scene.

Florence, Italy, is a city that captures the hearts of many would-be travelers before they’ve even bought a flight.

It’s one of the cities in the world that everyone dreams to going, and for good reason – it’s not only the capital of the Tuscany region, it’s also renown for Renaissance art and architecture.

The architecturally stunning buildings of Florence house some of the world’s most treasured art, but that’s not all Florence has going for it. There are outdoor markets, quirky shops of all kinds, and food that draws nearly as long of lines as the art galleries.

For most visitors, 2-3 days is sufficient time to cover the main attractions of the city, but if you’re a museum lover or art history buff, you’ll probably want to consider spending at least 5-7 days.

There are also day trips to consider, as many of Italy’s gems are within an easy day trip from Florence, like the Chianti wine regionBologna, and Verona.

Copenhagen, Denmark

A canal cruise down the narrow canals of Copenhagen
A canal cruise down the narrow canals of Copenhagen

There’s a reason that Denmark is ranked among the happiest countries in the World, and some of that joy surely transfers to tourists when they visit Copenhagen.

Copenhagen is a very welcoming city, with many iconic tourist attractions that are hard to resist. Add to that the great food you’ll find in Copenhagen, like the New Nordic Cuisine movement, and it’s a perfect place to travel.

If it hasn’t made it on your must-see list yet, we’ve got the perfect Copenhagen travel guide that will change your mind and have you planning a visit to Copenhagen in the near future.

Barcelona, Spain (Catalonia)

The Temple Expiatori del Sagrat Cor in Barcelona, Spain
The Temple Expiatori del Sagrat Cor in Barcelona, Spain

An increasingly popular destination, Barcelona’s modern face is fashionable and vibrant but still holds the Spanish traditional spirit.

Parts of the city are haunted by the spirit of the eccentric genius Gaudi who fantastic architecture dazzles the imagination. The most captivating of Gaudi’s work is the Sagrada Familia, the final and unfinished work of the Catalan artist.

This audacious building, a mix of architectural styles (Neo-Gothic, Cubist and Art Nouveau), was started in 1883 and today still remains unfinished, following the express wishes of the artist.

The incomplete building is intended to signify the tortuous and unending path of the individuals in their search for God and spirituality. The city is pedestrian friendly which helps when exploring the sights on foot.

If you want a faster way to get around, the metro is an easy option. There are a variety of different neighborhoods you’ll want to explore, try the food, and spend time at wine bars and outdoor cafes.

The most pleasant weather in Barcelona is between May and June. Summer temperatures can reach a simmering 34 C. When October comes around it starts to cool off with a little rain.

Split, Croatia

Split Croatia

With some of the most dramatic views, history, and culture in Croatia, Split is a fantastic destination for a long, relaxing vacation, or a short city break.

One of the best ways to really immerse yourself in Croatia is to not only spend time in Split, but also take advantage of all best day trips from Split.

Within a short distance from Split, there are natural wonders, caves, waterfalls, islands, and cities both inside and outside of Croatia to discover.

You’ll quickly find that you need more than a few days to see it all. Plan ahead to include these day trips in your visit to Split. You will be amazed at how much beauty and excitement lies with a quick trip from the city.

Bordeaux, France

Monument aux Girondins
Monument aux Girondins (Photo by Savored Journeys)

It’s time to branch out and discover other cities in France beyond Paris. There are some really fantastic cities to explore, like Bordeaux. Bordeaux is known, informally, as the wine capital of the world.

There is an enthralling combination of history, medieval culture, and good food and wine that makes Bordeaux a prime destination for wine lovers. If you stayed in Bordeaux for a full week of wine tasting, you would still feel that you only scratched the surface.

You’ll want to save time to explore all of the famous regions, including Medoc, Graves, Saint-Emilion, Pomerol, and the Sauternes region that produces amazing sweet white wine.

Bordeaux is, in many ways, a smaller version of Paris, and it is just as enchanting. The architecture is very similar, the food is just as French, the museums are world-class, the wine is superb.

The only thing that’s missing is the Eiffel Tower. Read more in our guide on how to spend a week in Bordeaux.

Berlin, Germany

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Berlin is a city that holds a certain mystery, due to its interesting history that forever changed the world. Between its storied past and its modern present day, Berlin is a great place to visit.

Do keep in mind that Berlin is a very popular tourist destination, so hotels, tours and activities fill up quickly. It pays to plan ahead for your visit to Berlin, by booking your hotel, figuring out transportation, and deciding on what you’d like to do.

Some of the top activities in Berlin are to visit the remains of the Berlin Wall, visit the many museums on Museum Island – both historic and cultural, see the Brandenburg Gate, and eat some Curry Wurst.

We went on this 4-hour walking tour of the city that was hugely informative. If you’re planning a trip to Berlin, we’ve got you covered with our travel guide to Berlin, which includes what to do, see and eat in the city.

There are a lot of fantastic cities to visit in Europe, and our list has only scratched the surface, but we truly love all of the cities listed here.

We’ve spent time exploring and discovering each and believe they are some of the best places to spend a vacation in Europe.

Most people don’t just visit one European city on their vacation, so use this list as inspiration to plan your European trip.

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Students and scholars will have a richer understanding of contemporary politics and culture thanks to Washington Post columnist Kathleen Parker.

The 2010 Pulitzer Prize winner who lives in Camden, South Carolina, and writes the nation’s most widely syndicated column, has given her personal archive to the University of South Carolina Libraries’ South Carolina Political Collections.

Parkers’ papers include columns and other writings, correspondence with newsmakers and journalists, fan mail and letters from critics. Once catalogued, the collection will be made available to students, scholars and the public for viewing and research next year.

“The column is really the story of culture and politics during the past 30 years. This will become apparent once people start looking at them (her collection),” Parker says. “In the early years, I was hired to write about women and write about domestic issues. As my son grew, the column grew, and it became worldly as my son became worldly. It’s largely, in my cases, autobiographical. I don’t think it’s the final word on anything, but it is a personal record of life as I experienced it and observed it.”

Her collection of keen and insightful commentary joins the personal papers of dozens of prominent legislative and judicial leaders, journalists and grassroots activists. Those collections, archival materials and oral histories that comprise the South Carolina Political Collections are valuable resources in the study of contemporary government and society.

“Kathleen Parker’s papers represent a significant element in our effort to reflect our history and community,” says Herbert Hartsook, director of South Carolina Political Collections. “Her papers will fit well with those of other journalists we hold, including Jack Bass, Charles Wickenberg Jr. and William D. Workman Jr., as well as her Washington Post colleague, Pultizer Prize winner and university alumnus Jim Hoagland.”

Parker delivered the keynote address at the University Libraries’ annual Ex Libris Society dinner Nov. 16.

Dorothy Walker with the South Carolina Political Collections can’t wait to see students dive into Parker’s treasure trove of the modern political landscape. She expects them to mine the papers by subject — an event, era, person or place — to enrich their primary research or to study Parker’s work process — her methods of interviewing, investigating and reporting and writing commentary.

“Her body of work is so broad and in-depth, there will be elements in her papers that will be of interest to a wide variety of researchers for generations to come,” Walker says.

Journalism senior Kevin Fries came to hear Parker’s keynote and looks forward to exploring the collection.

“I know about Mrs. Parker’s work. She’s a big name in Washington, and I wanted to meet her,” Fries says. “I want to become a political commentator. I would love to study her papers and learn about how her work has changed over the years. For example, I’d like to see how has it changed according to who was in the White House or by what the predominant issues at the given time were. It would be really interesting.”

Parker, who describes her politics as “mostly right of center,” writes a twice-weekly column on politics and culture, which is syndicated in more than 400 U.S. media outlets.

Her career as a journalist began in South Carolina at the Charleston Evening Post. She went on to write for five major newspapers and an array of magazines including Time, Town & Country, The Weekly Standard, Fortune Small Business and Cosmopolitan. She wrote the book, “Save the Males: Why Men Matter, Why Women Should Care.”

In addition to her writing, Parker frequently provides television commentary. She co-hosted CNN’s Parker Spitzer with former New York Gov. Eliot Spitzer in 2010 and 2011 and appeared as a popular guest on NBC’s Meet the Press and MSNBC’s Hardball with Chris Matthews.

“Parker is among the country’s most thoughtful commentators on modern society,” Hartsook says. “Her work is of national interest and will appeal to the university’s students and faculty in history and political science as well as library and journalism in the College of Information and Communications.”

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The business and goodwill to which I refer in the title is not my business or goodwill – those are both fine. It is, rather, the business and goodwill previously generated by the Dervaes family in Pasadena, CA. I’m not linking to them, now or ever, for reasons that will become clear soon enough. You can do a search and find them easily enough, I imagine. These people – a father and three adult children who all live at home – run a site that used to be called Path to Freedom and that is now apparently called The Modern Urban Homestead (or, as their header seems to suggest, Path to Freedom, with a subtitle of The Modern Urban Homestead). They have been mastering the art of self-promotion and solicitation of donations to their “nonprofit” organization – which is incorporated as a church – for years now.

I stumbled across them a few years ago, checked out the site, blog, and whatnot, and never became a frequent visitor. I never linked to them, either, from my site. I would pop in from time to time, but that number could be counted on one hand in the past two years. The fact is, I found the site to not be terribly useful for practical applications, and heavy on the self-righteousness, aren’t-we-cool meter. I’ve never thought the writing was particularly good, and it certainly isn’t well-proofed before being released. In addition, I always caught a weird, almost cult-like vibe from the site, something echoed by others here and there.

This is not to say it’s strange for adult children to live with their parents. These days, it’s more and more common given the economy and other circumstances. But reading the posts and watching a couple of the videos from the press they’ve managed to attract just made me think more “cult” than “commune”. I give them credit for doing the work necessary to do what they do, for building themselves a brand of sorts, even though they’re not as huge as they’d like to believe, and for the nonstop self-promotion. It takes time and energy to do that. The constant “donate” vibe and/or “purchase stuff from us” I’m not terribly fond of, but if they want to always seem like a fund drive, so be it. It’s their thing.

It also takes time and energy to do incredibly foolish things. In the past several days – while I was working on my own urban homestead (or rural homestead, or, as I like to call it, “the ranch”), apparently the Dervaes, in a serious case of myopia combined with arrogance, began sending out cease and desist letters because they managed to get the Patent and Trademark Office (PTO) to allow them to trademark the terms “urban homestead” and “urban homesteading”. Now, to hear them tell it, those were not actually c&d letters at all. Oh no: they were “informational notices” designed to tell the recipients just how they should be using these terms, among others, complete with the trademark symbol and acknowledging that they belong to the Dervaes. There is even a helpful suggestion of alternate phrases to use as “generic terms” rather than the very same generic terms people have been using long before the Dervaes family decided they need to suck up to every media tit they could find. Here’s a sample of one of those quaint “informational notices”, sent to Google. Notices were also sent to individual bloggers, a library, a Denver-based community, and others, including to the authors of a book called The Urban Homestead, published before the trademark was even granted, and to Facebook, which instantly pulled down at least four pages, without regard for the validity of the claim. Here’s a tip to the Dervaes family, trying to defend this: you don’t have to use the words “cease and desist” for it to be a cease and desist letter. Here’s another tip: urban homesteading is not your “intellectual property”, as you claim in your silly notice. It is an idea and movement that has been around longer than you have. It will continue to be such.

So what happened? As you might imagine, the community of urban homesteading people didn’t care very much for this strongarm tactic. People began to comment negatively about this on Twitter, on the Dervaes’ Facebook page, and on their site. A new Facebook page sprang into life, garnering (at this point) almost 3500 people who like the page in just over 24 hours. A Twitter feed urging people to dump the Dervaes, and other general Tweets about the issue.. Numerous negative posts have been made in all sorts of places about this incredibly stupid move:

After all this negative publicity for their boneheaded move, did the Dervaes see the error of their ways, pull the trademark application, and apologize for pissing off  – and pissing on – the very community that made them what they are? Nope. In the spirit of politicians like Sarah Palin, they doubled down and went on the offensive. They posted a series of posts on their own blog whining about how people are misinterpreting their protection of their “unique” version of urban homesteading, whining on Twitter that people should try to see “the truth” and not be taken in by “hoaxes” (hey, you sent out the notices, that’s no hoax), blamed bloggers and rivals for the issues and accused them of not reporting the “facts”, when the “facts” were their own words, claimed to be doing this out of the good of their hearts, by trademarking the phrases before some corporation did – ironic, given that they are a corporation and are acting like one – taking down their facebook page, turning off comments on their blog, taking down the forums on one of their other sites for “database work”, posting strawman arguments about plagiarism as if this has anything to do with trademarks and as if there is no mechanism to deal with copyright infringement, and not replying to questions sent directly to them. They then began weaseling their way around their own words by claiming they were not suing bloggers or sending “stop or pay” notices – and yet in the notice they themselves posted to show what they had been sending out, the legal threat is clearly there, indicated by the boilerplate “we can resolve this without resorting to legal action” phrasing. On their latest blog post, they disingenously link to what they call “news” but which is their own press release, and which represents the ultimate doubling down on this. You can find the press release on Yahoo or via a link in the comments on some of these sites, or you can get to it from the reaction from the OC Weekly, which is worth a read itself.

Let’s examine part of that so-called “news item”:

“No threat was made against anyone’s first amendment rights; yet, there has been a heated argument in the media against what should have been the Dervaeses’ normal rights to protect their trademarks.”

If there is one thing that drives me absolutely bats, it’s people who cannot or will not understand what the First Amendment actually means. Here’s another tip for the socially and legally challenged Dervaes: you cannot make any threats against someone’s right to say what they want based on the First Amendment. You are not the government. The First Amendment was written to prohibit the government from infringing on the rights of people to speak their mind (with certain common sense limits). And amazing as it is, peoples’ ability to speak their minds also allows them to comment on your idiocy in this matter, while you have the ability to cry about it. Isn’t that wonderful?

As it turns out, when you irritate a large group of people, they’re going to go off and start finding out anything they can about you. Like the fact that Jules Dervaes appears to be some kind of end of the world religious type, based on the sites found – and now, mostly removed or redirected to attempt to sanitize history. This would explain that strange cult-like vibe I was getting, after reading through some of these pages via archives. The next tip for you: it’s very, very difficult to completely sanitize your history, and your history speaks volumes. You remind me quite a lot of the guy complaining to us that his name came up in a search as appearing in several posts on a site we host and demanding the removal of those posts and for us to forbid the user from the mere mention of his name. That, of course, was something we certainly were not going to do. I suppose he, and you, should have picked battles more wisely.

As a topper to this ego-fest, Jules Dervaes claims to be  the “founder of the urban homestead movement” on his eponymous site. Just because you tell yourself something like that, it does not magically make it true. You are not the “founder” of urban homesteading. You’re someone trying to capitalize on it by engaging in litigious and egregious practices by attempting to trademark common phrases you did not coin, and a movement for which you are no leader, and by trying to shut down other sites you deem as competition. Also, sorry to break this you, but your site was certainly not the “first” ever about urban homesteading.

What has it gained the Dervaes family by trying to strongarm people people, businesses, and organizations with this silly trademark battle over common, generic phrases? Disdain, disgust, and an avalanche of negative publicity from the very base that used to support them. People have already removed their Facebook page from their lists, unfollowed them on Twitter, started a petition to the PTO to revoke the trademarks, removed links to their sites from their link pages/blogrolls, stated they will never donate another cent to their constant fundraising, and publicly refused to purchase another item, whether it’s a shirt or a seed, from them.For my part, now that I have finished my research across their site, I will never visit it again, just like so many other people who have now seen them for what they really are.

You want to know what real community is? You’ve just seen it in action: it is bold, it is swift, it does not forget, it votes with its dollars, and it ensures that searches for your family name or site names will reveal the underhanded nature of this attempted power grab.

I am refusing to use the trademark symbol next to the common phrases urban homestead and urban homesteading. I am refusing to substitute any of the phrases helpfully provided in the nonsensical notice that has been sent out. If you would like to contest this, feel free to send a notice to my web host – oh wait, I AM my own web host, and I’d tell you to pound sand. So, Jules, feel free to try to sue me over use of your so-called trademark. I’d be delighted to pull examples of prior art from those very same Mother Earth News magazines you note on your own site in your fluffed up bio page, which were around long before you decided you were king of the urban homesteading mountain. I’d be just as delighted to collect attorney fees and court costs from you for such frivolous action.


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Hikvision India has introduced a product introduction and training series called ‘Tech-Knowledge Talk’ on PRAMA India App platform. The recently concluded introductory part of ‘Tech-Knowledge Talk’ was focused on newly launched Hikvision Webcam product introduction and training. This event got very good response from the regional distributor (RDs) and sub regional distributors (SRDs) from the Gujarat region.

This was the premiere of Hikvision’s ‘Tech-Knowledge Talk’ LIVE session series. In this live session, Hikvision’s product experts discussed about the latest range of Hikvision Webcam. They presented the market potential of webcam, features and applications of Hikvision Webcam range. This session was for Gujarat’s SRDs and RDs. It was an insightful and engaging session where viewers participated in the live quiz competition and won prizes as well.

“We are happy to premiere the Hikvision’s ‘Tech-Knowledge Talk’ LIVE online session series. These online sessions are helpful to evangelize new products and technologies, they develop the product knowledge and technology awareness among regional distributor (RD) and sub regional distributors (SRDs) community. We hope these sessions are helpful to enhance the skills and knowhow of installers, system integrators and security professionals,” said Ashish P. Dhakan, MD & CEO, Prama Hikvision India Pvt. Ltd.

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“To provide immersive video conferencing and streaming experiences, users need webcams that deliver high-resolution imaging and excellent-quality sound in a range of scenarios. Hikvision has designed and developed its new webcam range to meet this need. It is applicable in remote education, video conferencing and live broadcasting scenarios,” said Bhavin Chauhan, Assistant Vice President (AVP) Sales- IT Products, Prama Hikvision India Pvt. Ltd.

He further added, “The Hikvision value series have a compact design, making them perfect for online education applications that connect school teachers and students. The webcam comes with a built-in microphone, which incorporates advanced algorithms to reduce noise and improve sound quality. Its wide-angle lens provides maximum coverage, with no image distortion. This is particularly useful for teachers giving lessons in a classroom, where both the teacher and the blackboard, or wall-mounted screen, can be viewed clearly in a single frame.”

“Hikvision webcams are driver-free, offering ‘plug and-play’ installation via a standard USB interface. This allows users to begin conferencing or streaming in seconds. Hikvision webcams can also be flexibly mounted on users’ equipment, on tables, laptops, monitors, or tripods. Importantly, Hikvision webcams are equipped with a dedicated PC-based client software, called HIKIN. Users can use this software for video previews, and to configure image and sound parameters,” said Vinit Narvekar, Manager- Customer Trainings, Prama Hikvision India Pvt. Ltd.

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This year, we had an overwhelmingly positive level of interest in our Women in Security program. Due to the number of nominations received, the Security editorial team also chose several Women in Security nominees to celebrate throughout the rest of this year in special editions of our “5 Minutes With” articles and The Security Podcasts (which you can find on our site, as well as Apple Podcasts and Spotify).

Security spoke to Kimber Goerres, Security Systems Integration & Project Management Lead at Sony Electronics, who has served diligently in her role, ensuring the company’s error or down rate is nominal and establishing the technical security requirements for Sony offices globally. Goerres has been a key contributor to the success of Sony’s Security department and mission. Here, Goerres speaks about her role, establishing technical security requirements and ensuring improved security levels through risk, vulnerability and audit assessments.

Security: What is your background? What is your current role and responsibilities?
Goerres: I worked for the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) for 11 ½ years and then became a Police Officer with the Chula Vista Police Department, where I spent four years and have now been with Sony’s Corporate Security team for almost 17 years. My current role with Sony is as a security Systems Integration & Project Management lead, and my responsibilities are: develop and implement technical security solutions across the business; broaden corporate security’s reach through security engagement and awareness opportunities; provide practical security advice to key functional areas and stakeholders regarding the security infrastructure at our offices/sites; manage access controls, CCTV, and badging operations across the enterprise; foster systems improvement efforts; and routinely review relevance, efficacy and efficiency of our technical security systems and programs.
Security: How did your previous background in law enforcement prepare you for your current role at Sony?
Goerres: When I first hired on with Sony, the initial focus of my job was to organize and establish a case management system. As I worked on case management, I came to understand how investigations were conducted in the private sector and at Sony. Having a background in law enforcement allowed me to quickly expand my responsibilities within Corporate Security from case management to conducting internal investigations (such as theft, embezzlement, fraud, etc.). Additionally, because of my strong relationships and networks and being prior law enforcement, I was tasked to be the primary contact for local, state and federal law enforcement agencies. I was able to use my knowledge of how law enforcement agencies work to support requests more effectively, especially during cases referred for criminal prosecution. I have always been the type of person who wants to learn new things – a characteristic which served me quite well in law enforcement – so I also jumped at the opportunity to take on security infrastructure project management (including access control & CCTV installations) for all our Sony North America (U.S., Mexico, and Canada) sites and Israel.
Security: Could you discuss how you have led and established technical security requirements for Sony Electronics offices globally? What are some of the challenges of installing and integrating myriad technical security systems?
Goerres: When I became a Security Systems Engineer, I quickly realized that our systems throughout Sony were not configured the same way, nor were they all using the same platforms. I worked cross-functionally and with counterparts across Sony companies to benchmark and establish baseline technical security standards and site requirements. After explaining and receiving buy-in from key leaders on the criticality of standardization, cost efficiency advantages of using systems and technology that easily connected and interfaced, and balancing standards of care against strict budgeting boundaries, I implemented new standards and equipment on new projects while working to update existing systems. During those early days, I collaborated with my vendors to develop a “playbook” that outlined our equipment guidance and standards, including access control, video management, servers, visitor management, intrusion detection system and intercom systems. This “playbook” can now be provided to any vendor or new integrator that works on any security-related projects for Sony sites in the U.S., Mexico, Canada and Israel. I quickly realized, when managing security-related projects internationally, that there are unique challenges when it comes to installing “preferred” or “recommended” equipment at those locations.
Recently, I helped relocate our Israel team to a new building while adding a third-party location for their data center. Due to customs restrictions, I had to closely manage the shipment of all necessary components to ensure the implementation of the site security system, which was executed on an accelerated schedule. We also needed to address different and specific wiring requirements for our equipment. So, suffice to say, while I highly recommend establishing similar “playbooks,” it’s essential to remain flexible when implementing in different or unique environments, and documents should reflect and allow for that flexibility when necessary.
Security: What risk management principles do you apply when establishing technical security requirements for Sony offices/projects?
Goerres: The main risk management principles I apply when handling my projects are: thorough assessment, stakeholder discussions, organize project objectives, establish review cycle, roles and responsibilities, and, most importantly, reporting cadence. Communication is everything, especially when working with several different key stakeholders and vendors. Failure to communicate will result in failure to complete one or more aspects of the project. Once the project is complete, I do an “after cctions” review of the project and look to see if there is any way of improving the risk management strategies we’re currently using.
Security: How critical are risk, vulnerability, and audit assessments of a facility to ensure improved levels of security across the organization?
Goerres: Consistent and regular reviews of risk and vulnerabilities through a mature and well-defined compliance program are critical. Now, more than ever, creating a secure and safe environment is a challenge for today’s companies and increasingly remote working environment, yet the objectives remain the same: protect employees and reduce risk and liability while increasing the efficiency and efficacy of operations while promoting/adding value to your organization. One way to protect our assets and understand potential gaps and evolving threats is through conducting routine risk, vulnerability, and audit assessments (or compliance reviews) at all our facilities. We do this at every level within the corporate security team, including physical security & safety, crisis management/business continuity, intelligence & support, investigations, global supply chain security, compliance and systems integration and system improvement.
Security: Why are CCTV/Video surveillance and access control a critical aspect of ensuring security in any facility? And, how do these security solutions help give organizations a competitive edge?
Goerres: Here at Sony, we try to secure our buildings using multiple security layers such as intelligence, process and procedures, technical barriers, and physical barriers. The CCTV/video surveillance and access control are captured under our technical barriers. Having CCTV/video surveillance and access control systems are valuable security techniques and are highly critical to ensuring the security of our facilities and provide us with a competitive edge, pushing potential bad actors to locations with fewer measures or layers. Our layers, including technical security measures, protect our assets (products, R&D, IP, etc.) and reputation, which protects profits and drives confidence amongst our partners. For example, having CCTV/Video surveillance systems with posted and visible signage acts as a deterrent against vandalism, property theft, employee theft and allows for monitoring of high-value assets and evidence collection. Access control systems tell us the “who,” “what” and “when” individuals access a facility (i.e., parking garages, buildings, labs, rooms, etc.). Without proper camera placement and access controls systems, we’d be missing a critical component of our security layers and investigative tools.


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Cyberattack on Codecov exposes Rapid7 solution source code

An emergency alert from enterprise security firm Rapid7 notes that its systems were affected during the recent cyberattack on Codecov’s supply chain, a tool for code test analysis. The company confirmed that a set of sensitive data from its customers was compromised due to the attack.

In its message, Rapid7 notes that a small subset of its source code repositories for internal MDR service tools were unauthorized access by actors outside the company.

Company security teams mention that the affected repositories contained internal credentials and alert-related information for a subset of their MDR clients. The access credentials to the affected resources have been reset since the incident in Codecov.

On the attack on Codecov’s supply chain, this incident occurred in mid-January and was reported by a user of this software who identified that an unauthorized user accessed the Bash Uploader script, modifying it without permission. This malicious action exposed data such as tokens, keys, and access credentials. Subsequently, firms such as Rapid7, Twilio and HashiCorp co-signed that this incident also impacted their operations.

Rapid7 executives mentioned that the use of Codecov’s Bash Uploader script is limited and is only configured on a CI server used to access sensitive information and build some intermediate tools for the proper functioning of its services.

Among the consequences of this attack Rapid7 researchers found:

  • An unauthorized actor outside Rapid7 accessed a small subset of source code repositories
  • These repositories contained some internal credentials
  • No other corporate systems or production environments were accessed, and no unauthorized changes were made to these repositories

Rapid7 ensures that it contacted affected customers to ensure they take appropriate steps to mitigate any risks associated with this incident. The huge blast radius of the Attack on Codecov’s supply chain remains a mystery although organizations say the investigation continues to advance, however, victims continue to mention that information leaks are a latent risk.

To learn more about information security risks, malware variants, vulnerabilities and information technologies, feel free to access the International Institute of Cyber Security (IICS) websites.


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Are you looking to invest in an Opportunity Zone?

Have you heard about a new investment program called the Opportunity Zone? The tax act of 2017 created an incentive program for long-term investments in urban and rural areas of low-income across the country.

When you re-invest your unrealized capital gains into an Opportunity Fund, it qualifies for several tax incentives. It is also subject to a 7 percent appreciation rate and a long-term capital gains tax rate of 23.8 percent. You can choose one zone or multiple zones in which to invest.

How do Opportunity investments work?

After-tax Opportunity investments are eligible for three tax incentives. After investments are deposited into an Opportunity Fund, they can take advantage of the following incentives:

  1. Temporary deferral: Your investment is deferred from inclusion of taxable income until it is disposed or on December 31, 2026.
  2. Step-up in basis: The basis of your investment experiences a 10 percent increase if you hold the investment for 5 years. It increases another 5 percent if it is held for seven years.
  3. Permanent exclusion: The capital gains on a ten-year Opportunity Fund investment are permanently excluded from your taxable income.

Where are Opportunity Zones?

These investments go toward improving low-income areas throughout the U.S. called Opportunity Zones. Online maps show the represented areas. Every state has more than a dozen zones. Some are cities, boroughs or neighborhoods, and some include entire counties.

In these areas, at least 20 percent of median incomes do not exceed 80 percent of those in the surrounding area. Every state governor nominated their low-income census tracts as Opportunity Zones. These areas are certified by the Secretary of the Treasury.

Investments seeking tax benefits in Opportunity Zones must be made through a qualified Opportunity Fund. A qualified Opportunity Fund is a privately managed investment vehicle organized as a corporation or a partnership for the purpose of investing in qualified opportunity zone property (the vehicle must hold at least 90 percent of its assets in such property). A Limited Liability Company can organize a qualified Opportunity Fund if it is treated as a corporation or partnership for federal tax purposes.

Our firm’s attorneys frequently counsel investors, fund managers the full benefits of the new Opportunity Zones program presented by H.R. 1, the tax reform bill. Reach out to our attorneys to speak with us about your options.

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An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Commercial Litigation Lawyer to join Central Government on a 6 month contract. This role offers flexibility and high quality work within a busy Central Government team. As a government Commercial Litigation Lawyer, the successful candidate will come from a litigation background and have experience in large scale trial preparations and witness statement preparation.

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Sellick Partnership is currently recruiting a senior adult social care lawyer to join a local authority in the heart of Devon on a permanent basis. You will be part of a thriving adult social care team. This a fast paced and varied role where your contribution will play a huge role in ensuring successful outcomes for the vulnerable adults concerned.

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  • Primarily dealing with Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards challenges and Mental Capacity Act decision-making
  • Assisting in other areas of Adult Social Care including Ordinary Residence disputes, Care Act duties and Mental Health Act matters
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About you:

You will be a practising solicitor, barrister or Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives, and have demonstrable post-qualification legal experience. Local Government experience is not essential but some experience of advising on the Mental Capacity Act is required for this post.

Working in a public sector legal environment offers many advantages over private practice. There are no billing targets and the flexible working policy enables some flexibility in working hours, along with the possibility of homeworking - ensuring that you are able to maintain a healthy work-life balance.

  • 24 days annual leave rising to 28 after 5 years' service plus bank holiday and public holidays
  • Access to the attractive Local Government Pension Scheme
  • Flexible working opportunities, including flexitime and homeworking opportunities
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This is a fantastic opportunity to get involved in some interesting work alongside joining a legal team who promote personal development and a healthy work/life balance.

If you feel you have the necessary skills and experience for this adult social care role, please apply now or contact Natalie Ferguson in our Manchester office for more information.

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Bulk SMS has been proven to be a great marketing strategy and with a high success rate compared to other marketing campaigns. But take note of the following actions for the best results or you could experience a loss of sales or ROI (Return on Investment)

1)   No call to action

Bulk SMS encourages interaction, so make sure your bulk SMS content tells your customer what to do! Without this in your bulk SMS, there is a big chance that your campaign will fail to capitalise.
If there is not a clear call to action then your customers are missing what action you wish them to take. Your aim is to engage customers and turn passive activities into interactive ones.

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January 1, 2018

Dear Savvy Senior: If the prescription label says “take with meals,” does it matter what you eat? I currently take eight different medications for various health problems and would like to know if there are any foods I need to avoid. -- Over Medicated

Dear Over: It depends on the medication. Many meds should be taken with food – any food – to increase their absorption and reduce the risk of side effects. But some foods and medications can interact, reducing the medications’ effectiveness or increasing the risk of harmful side effects.

To stay safe, you should always talk to your doctor or pharmacist to learn the ins and outs of your prescriptions, along with what foods and beverages to avoid while you’re on it. In the meantime, here are some foods you should stay away from for some commonly prescribed drugs.

Cholesterol medications: If you take a certain statin drug to control high cholesterol like Liptor, Zocor, Altoprev, Mevacor, or generics atorvastatin, simvastatin or lovastatin, you should avoid grapefruit and grapefruit juice. Grapefruit can raise the level of the drug in your bloodstream and increase the risk of side effects, especially leg pain.

Blood pressure medicine: If you take an ACE inhibitor drug like Capoten, Vasotec, Monopril, Zestril and others to lower your blood pressure, you should limit foods that contain potassium like bananas, oranges, tomatoes, spinach and other leafy greens, sweet potatoes, and salt substitutes that contain potassium. ACE inhibitors raise the body’s potassium levels. Eating too many potassium rich-foods while taking an ACE inhibitor can cause an irregular heartbeat and heart palpitations.

Blood thinning medications: If you are taking Coumadin, Jantoven, or the generic warfarin, you should limit kale and other greens, including broccoli, cabbage, spinach and brussels sprouts that contain vitamin K. These foods can block the effects of these blood-thinning medications putting you at risk for developing blood clots. You also need to watch out for garlic, ginger, vitamin E and fish oil supplements because they can increase these medications’ blood-thinning abilities, putting you at risk for excessive bleeding.

Antidepressants: If you take a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) antidepressant like Marplan, Nardil, Emsam, Parnate, or generic isocarboxazid, phenelzine, selegiline or tranylcypromine, avoid aged cheeses, chocolate, cured meats and alcoholic drinks. These contain tyramine, which can raise blood pressure. Normally, the body controls tyramine levels with an enzyme called monoamine oxidase, but the MAOI antidepressant block that enzyme.

Thyroid medications: If you take a medication for hypothyroidism like Synthroid, Levoxyl, Levothroid or generic levothyroxine, you should avoid eating tofu and walnuts, and drinking soymilk. All these can prevent your body from absorbing this medicine.

Anti-anxiety medications: If you take medication for anxiety like Xanax, Klonopin, Valium, Ativan, or generic alprazolam, clonazepam, diazepam or lorazepam, you should avoid alcohol. These medications act as sedatives, binding with the brain’s natural tranquilizers to calm you down. But when you mix these drugs with alcohol, the side effects intensify, and can cause you to feel lightheaded, sleepy and forgetful.

Antibiotics: If you’re taking an antibiotic like Sumycin, Dynacin, Monodox, or generic tetracycline, doxycycline or minocycline, you should avoid dairy – milk, yogurt, and cheese, and calcium supplements and fortified foods – for a couple hours before and after taking the medicine. Calcium in dairy products binds to the antibiotic and prevents your body from absorbing it, making it ineffective.

To find more dietary guidance on the drugs you take, see reliable health sites like or, or consider the excellent new AARP book “Don’t Eat This If You’re Taking That: The Hidden Risks of Mixing Food and Medicine,” available at and for $13.

Send your senior questions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070, or visit Jim Miller is a contributor to the NBC Today show and author of “The Savvy Senior” book.

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Is Zero Day Java Exploit Detection Possible?

Java is an expansive, ubiquitous, platform agnostic infrastructure for delivering remote code to endpoint computers. That makes it a perfect malware distribution pipeline. It enables malware authors to take advantage of Java exploits to infect computers on a global scale. To make matters worse, security updates are not installed automatically when the Java updater launches, so the natural response for most users is to ignore it.

How common are Java exploits, really? Well, according to Kaspersky’s 2013 security bulletin, Java vulnerabilities accounted for 90.52% of all attacks.

Since our product uses predictive and dynamic detection methods, we wanted to test the effectiveness of an anti-exploitation component for Java in the SentinelOne agent to determine whether they could detect and prevent zero-day exploits in real time.

I also researched a few exploits from the Metasploit framework, and identified several behavioral chokepoints common to these exploits as well. The sum total of these chokepoints include what I believe to be the fundamental methods that can be used to break or circumvent the secure Java sandbox. Barring horrible memory corruption bugs stemming from poor implementation, or game breaking logical bugs, adding these chokepoints to the SentinelOne agent should allow us to automatically detect any Java zero-day.

At this point, most security-conscious readers are probably thinking that my goal — (near) perfect zero-day coverage — is ludicrous. So let me clarify. This approach is not “absolutely” perfect, but it is extremely effective, well beyond what is capable with traditional detection methods.  Here’s why.

For every JVM instance, we perform deep instrumentation that establishes safeguards to detect common sandbox escape methods; such as setting the security manager to null, a very common exploit behavior. When one of these safeguards is triggered, like when an exploit attempts to execute a privileged “System.setSecurityManager(null)” statement, we recognize this as malicious and stop it before it can perform any privileged operation.

We then pitted this anti-exploitation component against a set of previously unseen Java exploits. It successfully detected a whopping 91% of them, with 0% false positives (for varying Java applets found on the internet – from simple calculators, through applets running on Oracle’s own site and ending with Java-based chatrooms). In addition, most of the exploits that weren’t detected were based on Java type-confusions to access a Classloader, which can load a specified class with whatever permissions and source code designated.

For example, the main exploit code for CVE-2012-0507 is a vulnerability based on a type-confusion in AtomicReferenceArray. It exhibits a familiar chokepoint when it inherits and illegally accesses the protected methodsof an existing Classloader object using a Helper class to point to it.  A simple tweak to the anti-exploitation component allowed us to detect and block this type of unprivileged Classloader access and increase our success rate to nearly 100%.

In a previous blog post we explained why anti-exploitation is only part of the solution. That’s why we designed the SentinelOne agent to go beyond simple anti-exploitation and provide predictive executive analysis that can monitor, detect and block all application processes that are malicious.


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KZK2: Komolika to kill Prerna in an accident, Viraj is devil

Star Plus popular daily soap Kasauti Zindagi Kay 2 (KZK2) is ready for more drama and twist with Prerna’s accident plan.

So far we have seen that everybody is in the shopping mall where Anurag notices goon Jagga there and rush to catch him.

But now we will see a shocking face of Viraj who is also following Jagga.

Jagga is doing all this because it is said by none other than Viraj and he wants to kill Prerna.

Actually Viraj is the puppet of Komolika whom she introduced to separate Anurag and Prerna.

Komolika to kill Prerna in a car accident

Komolika is frustrated as Viraj and Jagga failed to kill Prerna.

Here on the Viraj-Prerna’s engagement day, vicious Komolika created a new plan to kill Prerna by doing a brake malfunctioning.

Prerna is totally unaware of the evil plan and she drives that car to reach the engagement venue.

Now it would be very enthralling to see whether Prerna will meet with an accident or Anurag will once again become her savior.

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