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Space bacteria could have a devastating impact on humanity. Whether it’s a microbe or virus, our immune systems wouldn’t stand a chance against something we’ve never encountered before. That explains why even the robots we send to other planets are baked, steamed and bathed in pure alcohol to the extremes of sterility. |
These space probes don’t want to catch anything cataclysmically contagious — nor do they want to bring Earth-borne microbes to other planets where they could wreak havoc on their environments. |
The solar system may seem like a grand responsibility, but NASA is offering stellar compensation — annual salary is pegged at between $124,406 and $187,000. |
Of course, it’s unlikely the planetary defender will ever have to insist that aliens use a hand wipe before shaking hands with humans. Advanced beings, we imagine, would know a thing or two about the mayhem-causing potential of microbes. |
But if they should happen to show up bearing bugs and bacteria, who will say these hard truths? |
Well, that could be you. So suit up — it's time to do your part to save the planet. |
NASA is looking for someone to protect us from alien microbes — and the rest of the solar system from ourselves. |
David Bernstein will begin a new era at the Football Association next month when his chairmanship of English football's governing body is ratified by the FA council. |
Bernstein will head up the full FA group of companies, stepping up from his current position as chairman of Wembley National Stadium Limited, an FA subsidiary. Bernstein conceded it is "not the easiest time" with his appointment coming less than three weeks after the humiliation of England's 2018 World Cup bid. |
That failure has fuelled government scrutiny of English football as a whole and, while praising the appointment, the sports minister, Hugh Robertson, also had cautionary words today. "The FA board needs to function better and be more representative of modern British commercial practice, with non-executive directors com... |
Robertson will press that point in a meeting with Bernstein, likely to take place in the first week of the new year – but he may well be pushing at an open door. Although Bernstein was noncommittal when asked for his views on what are the key areas of change required at the FA today, he has privately stated he is open ... |
Bernstein, who has spent a long career in the boardrooms of major companies across the retail industry, knows the value of proper corporate governance. Indeed, it is interesting that the former Manchester City chairman chose to describe his old club as having been "still in the 19th century" when he joined, a label man... |
However, in contrast to his predecessor, Lord Triesman, Bernstein will be avowedly collegiate. "I will be working very hard and speaking to a lot of people inside and outside of football over the next three or four weeks," he said. "I need to understand the issues and build a consensus and decide on what are our priori... |
Bernstein was the only name put forward by the nominations committee, led by Phil Gartside, the Bolton Wanderers chairman, an indication that his impressive corporate CV matches a strong football pedigree. When he took over its chairmanship in 2008, Wembley Stadium's bank loan had reached £341.5m and the FA risked defa... |
Nine years as a City director, including five as chairman, gave Bernstein experience of three levels of English league football. His first full season as chairman saw the club relegated to the third tier; in each of the next two his club won promotion. But his biggest legacy as chairman was to negotiate the club's tena... |
It is through these roles that Bernstein has forged a very respectable reputation in the English game. Indeed, David Dein, the former Arsenal vice-chairman who was widely viewed as a frontrunner in the process, congratulated Bernstein on his appointment. "I know David very well and I like him very much," Dein said. "I ... |
Bernstein, who is a complete unknown in Nyon and Zurich, is aware he has much work to do in rebuilding relationships with Uefa and Fifa. That could lead to a role for Dein, whose network of influence in the major European clubs and governing bodies would be of great value to the new man. |
The incoming chairman also confirmed he will have input only over the "major decisions" concerning the England team set-up. This was not the case for David Triesman, who was heavily involved in football matters. In the interregnum, presided over by Roger Burden, a new Club England was formed. |
That means Bernstein will have no operational control on a day-to-day basis. He stated Fabio Capello's future will be "a board matter", but also expressed his own preferences. "I would prefer to see the best manager possible managing the England team," said Bernstein. "If he was English that would be preferable for obv... |
There is one more procedural step still to be taken before Bernstein can take over as FA chairman. Although an FA board meeting unanimously put forward Bernstein for the council's approval, it will not be until its meeting on 25 January that a vote on his candidacy can be passed so he can begin the role. After Bernstei... |
Walking across Ho Plaza Monday, some Cornellians were surprised to see a mobile exhibit parked on the side — one whose creators hope will inspire college students to take action against world hunger. |
Representatives of HungerU, an initiative under the Farmers Feeding the World campaign, spoke to Cornell students throughout the day about the persistent issues of hunger around the world. Cornell is the first stop in HungerU’s two month-long tour of universities along the East Coast. |
The “mobile education classroom” that HungerU brings to college campuses — equipped with displays showing how prevalent food scarcity is in different countries — serves as a space for discussion and engagement on global food and hunger issues, according to the movement’s website. The classroom also aims to show how agr... |
Malorie Bankhead, marketing associate for the Fall 2013 HungerU tour, said she hopes HungerU will “spark a fire within” students and inspire them to take action against world hunger. |
“Hunger is a real [issue] — it exists internationally as well as domestically and we each are part of the solution. In fact, we have to be part of the solution,” Bankhead said. |
Cornell officials said HungerU’s movement ties closely to that of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, which partnered with HungerU. |
LaFave said she believes that HungerU’s visit to Cornell campus will help call attention to the issue of world hunger across campus, adding that she hopes many students will begin to understand the challenges faced by both local and global communities. |
After its final day at Cornell on Tuesday, HungerU will be touring other college campuses along the East Coast, from Syracuse University later this week to the University of Florida in November. The HungerU exhibit will also make an appearance at the National FFA Convention in October, where it will continue to educate... |
According to LaFave, as a follow-up to HungerU’s visit to Cornell, officials are planning to hold a food packaging event called Stop Hunger Now at Cornell during World Food Day on Oct. 16. |
Photo: Ryan Landvater / Sun Senior PhotographerA mobile hunger awareness program called HungerU made its first stop at Cornell Monday. |
A former Navy reservist killed at least 12 people and injured eight at the Navy Yard in Washington, D.C. on Monday morning, sparking fears and anxiety about the safety of Cornellians in the capitol. The alleged gunman was able to enter the secure military facility using official credentials, according to The New York T... |
With the number of patients rising and space for services shrinking, Gannett Health Services is likely among the top fundraising priorities for Cornell, according to University administrators. Gannett’s existing building opened in 1957, when health care services were very different from the “best practices” of today, S... |
Mums in Bristol have set up a group to help parents of babies living in poverty. |
The Baby Bank Network gifts unwanted baby items that would otherwise end up in charity shops or landfill. |
Since launching two years ago, the group has helped 700 families in Bristol, and set up branches in other cities. |
WHILE the senior men’s national soccer team is tackling Bermuda over two legs of a FIFA World Cup qualifying tie on grass, the beach soccer side is set to begin their foray into international competition. |
The Bahamas departs for competition today in the CONCACAF Beach Soccer Championship, scheduled for March 28 to April 4 in El Salvador. |
The coaching staff will be headed by Roberto Ceciliano, assisted by Stephen Bellot and Julian Smith, and team members include Gavin Christie, Lesly St Fleur, Gary Joseph, Daron Beneby, Ehren Hanna, Kyle Williams, Donovan Williamson, Dwayne Forbes, Timothy Munnings, Nesley Jean and goalkeepers Chris Davis and Torin Ferg... |
According to the Bahamas Football Association website, the team has been in training for several weeks with intensive training sessions conducted on weekends by the coaching staff. |
“The team is well prepared and we expect to advance to the final round Ceciliano said. “The team is in great mental and physical shape”. |
The CONCACAF Beach Soccer championship has a record 16 team field comprising hosts El Salvador, Antigua and Barbuda, the Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Costa Rica, Guadeloupe, Guatemala, Jamaica, Mexico, Panama, Puerto Rico, Trinidad and Tobago, Turks and Caicos Islands, United States, and US Virgin Islands. |
The Bahamas opens on Saturday against Antigua and Barbuda and will follow on Monday against Barbados. They will be paired against the United States in the final match of group play. The top two teams from the group will advance to the round of eight. |
“The team has a lot of experience, so I think we should be able to hold our own,” Bellot said. “We’re going up against players who are full-time professionals and they do nothing else but play soccer. Our players try to make a living as well as try to play for their country. |
Teams are vying for two honours, the CONCACAF title and one of two automatic bids to the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Portugal 2015 this July. |
The Bahamas won the bid to host the 2017 Beach Soccer World Cup having been the venue for the 2013 CONCACAF qualification tournament at their beach soccer facility on East Bay Street. |
The United States won the gold from El Salvador, while Mexico got the bronze and Costa Rica was fourth. The Bahamas finished sixth after losing to Guatemala in the fifth-place game on a penalty shot. The two teams ended the regulation in a 6-6 tie. |
Though raspberry brambles are armed with thorns, the delicious fruits make up for the prickly branches. |
4 How Long Do Raspberry Bushes Take to Produce? |
Raspberry bushes are fruit-producing brambles that grow vigorously during the summer months. Growth is not limited to plant size or berry production -- sucker sprouts are found on the plants when they are actively growing. These sprouts are can be useful, but in many cases they require control to prevent overgrowth. |
Suckers are sprouts that grow from the root system of the raspberry plant. These young sprouts pop up from the ground around the base of the main plant and are easy to locate in the garden bed. Suckers can be useful when you need to propagate new plants, but they are often unwanted because they pull energy from the mai... |
Removing raspberry suckers and replanting them is one method of propagating new plants. This method is a simple process, because each sucker has a root system ready to start growing immediately in a new planting location. Remove the suckers by carefully digging around the sprout and taking a portion of the roots with e... |
A natural control method for unwanted sucker growth is mowing around the raspberry planting beds as they appear during the growing season. This cuts the suckers off close to the ground level to stop the growth and direct plant energy toward berry production. Tilling between the rows each spring is another control metho... |
Consider making raspberry planting beds with wide walkways between each. The wide walkways make for easy access when mowing or tilling between the rows to control unwanted sucker growth. A walkway also improves your ability to inspect plants and locate sucker sprouts that are desired for propagation. |
Loucks, Jennifer. "Do Raspberry Bushes Have Suckers?" Home Guides | SF Gate, http://homeguides.sfgate.com/raspberry-bushes-suckers-61153.html. Accessed 18 April 2019. |
Saints lose under cloud of controversial call. |
Saints tackle Jermain Bushrod reacts after the no call pass interference during the NFC Championship playoff football game between the New Orleans Saints and the Los Angeles Rams at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans. Sunday, Jan. 20, 2019. |
Local Internet of Things (IOT) technology innovator, IoT.nxt is making waves in the US with its patented Raptor gateway solution currently being rolled out in a multimillion dollar project designed to optimise energy usage at schools in Florida and Dallas. |
On the back of this, IoT.nxt is fast-tracking its plans to expand into the US with the establishment of a US office similar to the one the Pretoria-based company established in the Netherlands 12 months ago. |
IoT.nxt CEO Nico Steyn said expansion to the US had been a goal for the company which had been exploring various opportunities since late last year. |
"The project which we are rolling out with two partners, Ensight Solutions of Australia and Minimise USA, has fast-tracked our USA strategy," he said. |
The first phase of the energy management project will run to the end of this month with three team members from IoT.nxt SA currently in the US to manage it. Thereafter, employees at Ensight Solutions and Minimise USA, will be trained to manage further phases of the roll-out. |
Steyn explains that in an attempt to reduce energy consumption, many building management operations use pre-set systems to switch energy facilities on and off at fixed times. However, IOT strategies and technology enable building managers to take account of factors such as occupancy and ambient external temperature whe... |
"Because IoT.nxt's Raptor solution allows for retrofitting of any existing equipment and systems, and thus eliminates the need to rip and replace them, it closes the gap energy facilities managers were grappling with," adds Steyn. |
Daniel Badran, chairman and CEO of Minimise USA, said IoT.nxt secured a licensing agreement with Efficient Industry (EI), through which IoT.nxt is now the preferred IoT technology provider for the schools project. |
"The project, engineered by Ensight of Australia, places IoT.nxt in the driver's seat as partner to Minimise USA and Ensight for the education sector and others to come," Badran added. |
According to IoT.nxt chairman, Wayne Fitzjohn, the company has experienced exponential growth since it was established late in 2015, at a time when awareness of what IOT is and what it can deliver was limited. |
Companies in various industries are now very aware of the value IOT technology and strategy can deliver and IoT.nxt is experiencing massive uptake for its innovations, locally and internationally, he says. |
"We are proving that South African companies can compete with the leading global tech giants and that we have the skill to embrace the opportunities offered by the 4th Industrial Revolution," Fitzjohn concludes. |
Who is Kate Spade's husband Andy, how is he related to David Spade and who is their daughter? |
Who is Kate Spade’s husband Andy, how is he related to David Spade and who is their daughter? |
THE American entrepreneur was married to fashion designer Kate Spade for 24 years before her untimely death. |
But who is Andy Spade and does he have any children? Here's what we know so far. |
Who is Kate Spade's husband Andy? |
Andy Spade is an American entrepreneur who worked closely with his late wife Kate on the fashion empire they started together. |
The couple met as students, while working in a men's clothing store in Phoenix, Arizona. |
In 1993, they founded fashion and lifestyle brands Kate Spade New York, and a year later they married. |
Six years later Andy launched their men's brand Jack Spade, and under his leadership they opened 26 Kate Spade stores in North America and Japan. |
His extensive portfolio also included Partners & Spade, a storefront and studio he established in 2008, as well as Sleepy Jones - a collection of loungewear launched in 2013. |
The 55-year-old has also produced feature films with Red Bucket Films and is understood to be publishing books through HarperCollins. |
On June 5, 2018, his wife Kate was found dead in their New York apartment. |
Police are investigating her death as an apparent suicide. |
Andy and Kate Spade have one child together. |
Frances Beatrix Spade was born in February 2005, making her 13 years old. |
How is Andy related to David Spade? |
The actor and comedian David Spade is Andy's brother. |
They, along with brother Bryan, grew up in Scottsdale, Arizona, and were raised mainly by their mother after their parents divorced. |
David joined Saturday Night Live in 1988. |
He has starred in US sitcoms Love and The Mayor. |
He's also acted alongside Adam Sandler in the Do-Over in 2016 and took the starring role in Joe Dirt. |
Android antivirus programs can clean your smartphone of most malware, but they can't do a thing when the malware comes pre-installed. |
One of the first things you should do upon buying a new Android smartphone is load up an antivirus utility, to fend off any possibility of malware attack. However, new research by mobile security vendor Lookout reveals that by the time you walk out of the store it may already be too late. |
In a recent blog post, Lookout researcher Jeremy Linden described a pernicious Trojan that comes pre-loaded on certain Android phones. Dubbed DeathRing, this Trojan appears to be a harmless ringtone app. However, its command and control center can send SMS and WAP (Wireless Access Protocol) data to the affected phone. |
That doesn't sound quite as bad as intercepting texts or stealing data, but there are plenty of possibilities for mischief. According to Linden, DeathRing could send fake SMS messages phishing for personal information, or use WAP to download additional malware that "extends the adversary's reach into the victim's devic... |
In an attempt to conceal its presence, the Trojan doesn't go into action right away. It remains dormant until one of two trigger events occurs. Powering the phone all the way off and on again five times is one trigger. If you're not big on powering off, "the malicious service will start after the victim has been away a... |
Here's the good news. If you bought an Android phone made by a well-known vendor, you're probably safe. The only phones that Lookout has found with DeathRing pre-loaded are "third-tier manufacturers selling phones to the developing world." Among the manufacturers affected are Gionee, Haler, Jiayu, Hi-Tech, and Karbonn.... |
This isn't the first instance of pre-installed malware. Earlier this year, Lookout reported on another example that they called MouaBad. DeathRing seems most prevalent in Vietnam, Indonesia, India, Nigeria, Taiwan, and China. MouaBad's spread is also primarily Asian, but researchers also found some infections in Spain. |
If you actually did purchase a phone with malware pre-installed, there's basically nothing you can do about it. Antivirus products can detect it, but can't remove it because it's installed in the phone's system directory. Lookout's advice: if your antivirus reports DeathRing's presence, ask for a refund on the phone. A... |
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