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Best Practices for Security on RIO Systems: Part 3 Extreme
This article covers the 'extreme' set of best practices for securing RIO systems. These are practices that users with very strict security needs should consider. The 'extreme' practices require a significant investment in time and cost. Each best practice is organized into a separate section of this document. Links relevant to each of the recommended best practices, such as reference designs and knowledgebase articles, are presented within the section for each best practice. Each best practice will also be labelled with one of the following four tags to identify which layer as defined in the overview documentation is affected: [Network], [Physical], [OS], [Application]. This article is a part of the Best Practices for Security on RIO Systems documentation. You can return to the overview for this set documentation at: Overview of Best Practices for Security on RIO Systems.
Application Whitelisting [OS]
Software Checking [Application]
Hardware Checking [Application]
Encrypt RT-FPGA Communication [Application]
As an 'extreme' security measure, you can rely on application whitelisting on the host pc. Many software security vendors provide whitelisting solutions. Whitelisting is a concept that can consists of two parts. The first part is the setup, during which the hash/checksum of all executables, binaries, and other runnable files is computed when the computer in a known good state. Once a table of all the checksums has been assembled, the whitelisting application can begin to police the computer. In this second part, any application which tries to run is checked by the whitelisting application. If the whitelisting application finds that the checksum of the application doesn't match a known checksum, the application is denied from running. In this way, whitelisting can ensure that the only things running on the computer are known to be benign.
The only drawback to whitelisting is cost and maintainability. In order to add a new application to the "acceptable list," one often has to go through some effort to roll back the whitelisting, modify the rules, and then re-enable the whitelisting. Various solutions provide different means of handling additions to the whitelisting rules, some easier than others.
Notable whitelisting solutions include: Bouncer from CoreTrace, Application Control from McAfee, Parity Suite from Bit9, and AppLocker from Microsoft.
Somewhat similar to whitelisting on a host pc, you can implement software checking on the real-time controller of the RIO device. The strategy is to compute the checksum of key system files on the real-time controller and check them at startup against the stored values.
A meaningful implementation would be to have the checksums computed and stored either on portable media, such as a USB drive, or on the host pc. The first step of the real-time application can be to compute the checksum of key files such as ni-rt.ini and return the value to the host pc for verification or to check the value against the value stored on removable media such as a USB drive plugged into the controller. If the checksum differs from the value previously computed, you know that something on the real-time controller has been modified and can investigate the change further and take action, such as to reformat the real-time controller.
For computing a checksum on key files, consider using the the MD5Checksum File.VI, which is a built in function which can run on LabVIEW Real-Time. You may also want to rely on tools already on the community such as the SHA-1 Cryptographic Hash Function.
A good addition to locking the RIO device in an enclosure would be to have a signal from the locked enclosure fed into the RIO device. The FPGA can check for this hardware signal, and if different than expected, can alert the real-time controller and enter an FPGA safe state.
In addition to a signal from the locked enclosure, you may want to have the FPGA check for other signals related to hardware necessary for the application. If the signals fail to return proper values (such as digital HI, etc.), you will be able to tell that the hardware setup for the application was tampered with.
The implementation for hardware checking with change based on the application and the feedback signals that you incorporate into the locked enclosure and other required hardware elements.
To protect against the worst case scenario of an attacker gaining physical access to the RIO device and working to dismantle the device to reverse engineer the real-time application and the FPGA application, you can encrypt the communication between the real-time controller and the FPGA. This way, attackers trying to sniff the PCI bus which runs between the real-time controller and the FPGA will have a much harder time of trying to decode the application.
There are a variety of protocols that you can use to encrypt communication between the FPGA and real-time controller. For more information, please refer to FPGA IP (IPNet): LabVIEW FPGA Encryption Algorithms.
The best practices presented here are meant to be employed by extremely security-conscious users when developing a RIO system consisting of a host pc and a RIO device that has a real-time controller. More basic best-practices can be found at Best Practices for Security on RIO Systems: Part 1 Recommended and Best Practices for Security on RIO Systems: Part 2 Optional. Note that the best practices presented in this series of documentation is not exhaustive. There exist other measures which can be taken to secure RIO systems, but which come with a number of caveats. Given the complexity and nature of associated caveats, these measures have not been presented in the best practices documentation. To learn more about these additional measures, please contact National Instruments. You can return to the central site for best practices for security on RIO systems at: Overview of Best Practices for Security on RIO Systems
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Benefits cheat gets eight month prison sentence
A 44-year-old fraudster has been jailed for eight months for illegally claiming more than £45,000 in benefits over a period of nearly five years.
Charles Lwanga, of Southbridge Road, Croydon, told the council he was a single parent, despite his son no longer living in the country.
The deception enabled him to claim £45,175.46 in housing and council tax benefit from December 2008 to July 2013.
His fraud was uncovered following a data matching exercise which triggered an investigation by the council's anti-fraud team.
Lwanga was sentenced at Croydon Crown Court yesterday (12 Aug) having previously pleaded guilty to four charges of dishonesty under the Fraud Act.
"Lwanga's custodial sentence should serve as a deterrent to others who are thinking of stealing from the public purse.
"That tiny minority of benefit claimants who deliberately lie when claiming benefits should realise that fraud is a serious offence, and that they will be punished in the courts."
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Journal of Astrology Newsletter January 2010
Newsletter Editor: Deepak Bisaria
21 janvier 2010, 4:35 PM
Dating with dates. A mania of a different kind
The fascination for numbers and dates is perhaps as old as the evolution of Man. Animals too have the sense of numbers for they certainly keep a count of their children and siblings. The camel who roams in the waterless desert for days surely assesses the water stored in his body and perhaps creates a numerical value for it. Does human counting do more harm than good? Most of the counts we engage ourselves in cause mental stress and suffering. Count your age, you can at best get to 122, the age of the world's oldest person. The number for average longevity scares you. Counting money makes you envious of the wealth of others, which results in frustration. Waiting and counting is worse.
"Marize Ishq se waida kar gaye 5 din ka kisi se sun liya hoga ki zindagi 4 din ki hai".
( The lover promised 5 days of love, perhaps knowing life itself would last 4 days)
Counting scares you and makes you think you may not get the most desired and the most cherished.
Astrologically speaking, counting is a function primarily assigned to Mercury ( 3th and 6th) and Venus ( 2nd and 7th ) house lords of the natural zodiac. The 2nd is mainly for wealth and the 7th is for business and partnership. The 6th is the house of disease, competition and enemies. And the 3rd of self-effort. The 2nd and 7th are maraka (houses of death) also. The 3rd and 7th are known as the kaam (desires) houses and 2nd and 6th are the artha(money) houses. The signs owned by Venus and Mercury are also categorized as vaishya and shudra.. America is a country that has, in its independence horoscope, Venus and Mercury lording the 2nd ,3rd, 10th and the 11th houses, so it has become a country of dollar chasers.
Mercury signifies both maths and astrology. Therefore maths feels like a monster for those with a weak Mercury and becomes a mania for those who have it strong. Arithomania is the mania for numbers and counting.
Shakuntala Devi, a wizard in counting and numbers, known to be faster than computers when they were first introduced, and an astrologer as well, perhaps had the Mercurian influence in maniacal proportion. Ponga pandits would certainly be dominated by Mercury and Venus and a conscientious astrologer who exercises discretion, could be expected to have a combination of Jupiter and Mercury.
But irrespective of moral standards, a strong Mercury is the prime requirement for the game of counts, numbers, movements and maps, called astrology. It will not be wrong to state that without a strong influence of Mercury, one cannot be an astrologer. People with arithophobia – fear of number or cyberphobia – fear of computers are sure to have a weak Mercury and perhaps will be not good at astrology.
New Calendars and old- can they capture and explain time?
The new year brings into focus calendars, dates, planners and schedules. It also makes us look back and count the years gone by. A count backward or forward is infinite. According to the Big Bang theory the universe expanded from an extremely dense and hot state and continues to expand today, a common analogy explains, carrying galaxies with it is like raisins in a loaf of bread. It is estimated that the Big Bang occurred 13.3 billion years ago. Hindu Mythology has been counting in yugas.
One yuga has 43,20,000 years (4.3 million ). One day of lord Brahma, the creator is 4,3200,000,000 (4.32 billion years)therefore his one year is 4,3200,000,000 into 360 which comes to 15552,000,000,000 (15552 billion years ) and his age 100 years which makes it155200,000,000,000 (1555200 billion years). This could indicate the age of Sun which may turn into a cold star, or that of the Universe, after being in existence for 1555200 billion years. Only God knows.
As per Hindu shastras the 50 years of the life of lord Brahma are over and we are in the 51st year. One day of Brahmaji has 24 manus and each manu has 72 mahayugas of 43,20,000 years . We are in Vivasat manu, of which 27 mahayugas are over and we are in the 28th . Kalpa (a cycle of the universe during which all the heavenly bodies return to their original positions) is said to be of 4,320,000,000 years .There are names of 30 kalpas given in matysa puran. The yugas under manus of different names goes to show that our rishis with their divine powers were able to see the cycles of time and their difference. A time period they recognized can be similar but not the same even if you consider a time span of billions of years.
The Mahabharata war was fought more than 5100 years in dwapar yuga and Rama fought Ravana some 8, 69,000 years ago in treta yuga . Considering the age of lord Brahma, Rama's win over Ravana and Mahabharta appear recent and Anno Domini 2010 years ago is like yesterday.
Time, its measurement and the calendars which record its measurement, are key influence in understanding mundane astrology.
Surya Siddhanta, the treatise that manifests ancient insights had it right 21 lakh years ago Surya Siddhanta, an encyclopaedic astronomical treatise, is one of the prominent among the 18 Siddhantas and was revealed by the Sun God himself. The date of revelation is 21,63,102 B.C. All the 18 Siddhantas claim direct revelation from Gods to the authors. Our rishis, who were blessed with divya drishti (supernatural power obtained through yogic practice) could see what we infer as the supernatural. Their modesty and high moral standards made them crush their ego and hide their identity. From the information gathered from our shastras it can be stated that satya yuga had excellence in moral standards and saw concentration on collective efforts under a divine guidance and the unhappiness causing ego did not exist.. Surya Siddhanta besides many of the astronomical terms like the speed of planets and their movements, spells out the number of planetary revolutions in a mahayuga of 4,320,000 years.
These details match with present day findings. It also throws light on the many puzzles of today like, precession of equinoxes. The rate of precession, which has been established scientifically through modern equipment has also been given in Surya Siddhanta ,and is very close to the present values. Clearly, the satya yuga 1,65,100 years ago, was a boon for our ancestors. They would have been a happy lot with clarity on meaning of life and deeper knowledge. In contrast, how disastrous the remaining 4,26,890 years of kalyuga would be, with moral standards going down day after day, can be easily guessed . This deterioration was predicted by our rishis thousands of years in advance.
Surya Siddhanta gives the cycles of equinoxes. We have precession of equinoxes being recorded from 285 A.D but no one even today can speak with certainty about this phenomenon, whether the precession would stop and start reversing or goes ahead and till when. Surya Siddhanta has this clearly stated at one place, that it is a cycle of 7200 years. The figure of 4,32,000, the period of Kal yuga is divisible by 7200 and the rest of the yugas are in the multiples of 4,32,000 are also divisible by the figure of 7200 .Let us wait and watch. May be we do not get the answer in this life time .
The nakshatra based positioning of the planets and the predictions from them has been the forte of vedic astrology since. It has been from millions of years and gives us an edge over our western counterparts. It should be taken as gift from our rishis from satya yuga
According to a recent research of Dr.Padmakar Vishnu Vartak of Pune, the rains during the rig veda period used to commence when the sun was in Mrigshira nakshatra . This indicates the period as 27 nakshatras x 960 years = 25,920 years B.C. from now when rains again commenced when the Sun is in Mrigshira.
From the evidence available and the logical climatic considerations, it can be said that human knowledge originated and developed in India millions of years ago and then spread to China and the middle east countries . The others were aboriginals and progressed under the Indian influence thousands of years ago.
The Hindus beat Pope Gregory by millennia.
The Man created Gregorian calendar cracked but not the natural calendar of the Hindus discovered by the great rishis. There are numerous calendars, like hats they come in all sizes and shapes. They have different time spans. One calendar's beginning could be another's end.
Gregorian calendar is solar and always begins on January 1. This is the internationally accepted calendar and like the English language, has been standardized and functions as the referral calendar. It keep up with the Sun's annual revolution it has 365 days and 366 days for the leap year. Every year that is exactly divisible by four is a leap year, except for years that are exactly divisible by 100; the centaurial years that are exactly divisible by 400 are still leap years.
For example, the year 1900 is not a leap year; the year 2000 was a leap year. It came into its present form after the reforms made by Pope Gregory XIII in 1582. What is noteworthy is that inspite of the adjustment of ten days, the days of the week followed by Hindu, Chinese and other systems remained undisturbed. Since Moon is out of consideration it has no value for the auspiciousness conscious people looking for suitable dates which can be found in Luni – Solar and Lunar calendars.
Hindu Calendars (Luni-Solar)
In Hindu Calendars, counting starts of the Kali Yuga and has its epoch (referral date)on 18th February 3102 BC (Julian (23 January 3102 BC Gregorian) Our shastras have recorded the beginning dates and tithis of all the yugas and manus which were millions of years ago. Therefore the beginning Hindu Calendar could be billions years ago.
Vikram Samvat 56-57 BC. (Solar) begins on April 14
Vikram Samvat (Chaitra Shukla1) begins on March 16
Vikram Samvat( Lunar Kartiks 1) begins on November , 7
Saka Era , used in some Hindu calendars and in the national calendar, has epoch near the vernal equinox of year 78 A.D. ( Lunar Chaitra S1) begins March 16 this year.
Saka Era (Solar) begins on April 14 this year Saka Era of National Calendar- Vernal Equinox – Chaitra I begins on March 22 this year.
In leap years begin on March 23. It coincides with the Gregorian to the maximum in order to relate with dates of international calendars. It has the Hindu months though Bengali and Assamese New Year (Solar –Vaisakhadi is 1417 years old and begins on April 15 this year.
All these calendars give importance to tithis as all festivals in India are based on tithis.
The Hindu Calendars-were they divinely inspired?
In case of Hindu calendars the adjustments are automatic. This is a system of nature discovered by rishis which has existed naturally millions of years. Every 19 years there are 235 months of 29.53058 days. An interesting calculation – 19 years x 365.256 days = 6939.86 days and 235 months x 29.531 = 6939.78 days as well. One cannot help but be wonder- struck with this cyclic phenomenon of nature. It implies that after every 19 years it will be the same, tithi, nakshatra, yoga, karan with a difference of just one or two hours which also probably is adjustable in a cycle of 1000 or more years. On 15th November, 2009 Sun and Moon were in Libra .The nakshatra Swati and the tithi krishna paksh chaturdashi. Exactly19 x 365.256 days or 29.531 x 235 days the same, nakshatra and tithi would exist around 15th November 1990. So it would be same in case of 15th November 1971 and also on 15th November 2020.
It is God's cyclical creation or call it the cyclic law reminding you that one has to come to same position, ground zero, again and again. All astrologers are awed by such God created cycles and respect the predictive indications in planetary movement but only some astronomers tend to appreciate these very scientific elements. It is high time they wake up from their predictive illiteracy and start contributing to astrology.
There are several other calendars in use. To name a few:
Nimbarkabda (Lunar Kartika S 15) begins on November, 21 this year.
Buddha Nirvana (Lunar Vaishaka S-15) begins on May, 17 this year.
Mahavir Nirvana (Lunar Kartika S-1) begins on November, this year.
Hejira (Islamic New Year) ( Muharram 1) Started in 1432 begins on December, 8 this year. Since it is Lunar with only 29.531days for a month it at times begins in summers and at times In winter or rains.
Chinese Year (Geng-Yin) has completed 4647 years and begins on February 14 this year.
Jewish New Year (1 Tishri) The calendar is 5771 years old and begins on September, 9 this year.
Roman (A.U.C.) begins on January 14 every year and is 2763 years old. Nabonassar ( Babylon ) begins on April 22 and is 2759 years old.
Japanese Year begins on January 1 every year. The calendar is 2670 years old Grecian (Seleucidae) begins on September 14 or October, 14 and is 2322 years old
Who keeps nature's calendar?
Moon - Mercury – Venus – Sun – Mars – Jupiter – Saturn
(From fastest moving planet to the slowest moving)
Count 12 from Moon you come to Mars. Tuesday is after Monday
Count 12 from Mars you come to Mercury .Wednesday is after Tuesday
Count 12 from Mercury you come to Jupiter. Thursday is after Wednesday
Count 12 from Jupiter you come to Venus. Friday is after Thursday
Count 12 from Venus you come to Saturn. Saturday is after Friday
Count 12 from Saturn you come to Sun . Sunday is after Saturday
Count 12 from Sun you com to Moon. Monday again comes after Sunday, and so on……..
This is accepted by all and remained undisturbed even after adjustments. Perhaps a divine intervention. To Hindus the days of the week (vaar) have a special significance as they are widely used for election of muhurata (appropriate time).
Fear not the prophecy of Mayan Calendar or Global warming -the earth is going to last for another 7,50,000 billion years!
May 21, 2011 is being projected as the Judgment day. The fear mongers are quoting the biblical prophecy of Judgment Day." "We are almost there! With no apologies, it is the intent of this book to warn as many people as possible about the abundant biblical evidence that the end of the world is almost here. The end of the world is that awesome and terrible moment when Jesus Christ, the supreme ruler of mankind, will complete the judgment process that began in the garden of Eden when Adam and Eve disobeyed God. Nothing could be farther from the truth.
It is alleged that marketers of equipment and movie makers are spreading the fear for promoting their products. So far as global warming is concerned it could be seen a curse of kalyuga but it is also certainly hyped. Man has to suffer for his mistakes. If we tamper with nature it has to bounce back at us. Had we been discreet in our dealings with nature, it would have made its adjustments to protect the environment.
Sun Dasha of India
Business & Education: Business will look up and economic activity will zoom in the dasha of Sun. Sensex is surging and by middle of this year it is likely to reach its highest ever level. Even higher in 2011. Reforms in education will also be at a speed not touched so far.
As we predicted in the earlier Newsletters, major economic reforms have improved the economy in the dasha of Sun. The Sun can now be seen shining on companies' hirings which clearly indicate a boom in the economy. The economy is getting stronger by all standards. The other indicators like Sensex is surging and by middle of this year it is likely to reach its highest ever level. Even higher in 2011. Major revamps are going to make India the fastest growing economy. The ten percent growth will be achieved . The epicenter is going to be India indeed.
Jupiter Flexing its muscles: Jupiter seems to be in a hurry, as perhaps it has many tasks to accomplish and has a tight schedule of blessings. It moves without retrograding and reaches Pisces on 3rd May. It retrogrades in Pisces from July 23rd this year. India can hope to be Jupiter's favourite for blessings as Jupiter will be transiting the 10th and the 11th house of Indian independence horoscope. Major reforms in the education sector along with economic reforms are likely as Jupiter represents knowledge. This has perhaps made Mr.Sibal, the Human resources Minister run ahead of others so far as the 20 proposed reforms are concerned . It is a blessing from Jupiter for sure .
The mega events that our country is hosting -the commonwealth games in October,2010 and .the final ofthe 2011 cricket World Cup- organized by India , Sri Lanka and Bangladesh . which will take place in Mumbai will have the blessings of Jupiter and we can expect huge achievements in form of records
To make our dream a reality our decision-makers and policy makers have to be harsh on the high and mighty criminals and the corrupt. If the authorities do not take a tough stance in the dasha of Sun of their country then when else. On the few cases of crime and corruption that surface from a virtually impenetrable, well entrenched, corrupt system; the Judicial system should give its best possible to punish the culprits and their associates . For smoking out the corrupt and to root out corruption from a hardened, sealed and embedded structure, the punishment, has to be exemplary. Strong action for misdeeds of the guardians of law has become a national chorus that has caught the media's attention. People want to see the corrupt and arrogant punished. The upright should view this as God's will and join the media's voice as a more opportune time of planet favoring may not come.
Not symbolic but exemplary is the cry
Lt. Gen Avdesh Prakash and his associates, found guilty of misusing official position now faces dismissal in Siliguri land scam but the Chief of Army is being soft.
Sentence should have been tougher for the former DGP, Rathore. We cannot afford to ignore it any more. Charges of abetment to suicide are not minor. Awards for Aradhana ,are the shouts. Media is making it a national chorus so that such happenings also stop at the local police stations and police booths manned by the untrustworthy constables. It is a cry of thousands of Ruchikas whose shouts perhaps have gone unreported. All cannot fight the high and mighty. Once caught their associates and supporters also should not be spared. The case should be reopened. It should be revisited says even the Chief Minister.
N.D.Tiwari: Its all quiet after he hit the headlines for a few days recently
Last month the Mumbai police commissioner recommended to the state home department that four officers, including a deputy commissioner of police, who had partied with gangster Chhota Rajan's wife, Sujata Nikhalje, and other close aides be suspended .D.K.Rao released from prison in October, 2009 after 13 years behind bars was captured in camera dancing with the don's gang and allegedly with a bunch of Mumbai police officers who are now in serious trouble .
The research activities in the Institute of Astrology, Bharatiya Vidya Bhawan have increased dramatically. We now have six sections of 50 students each for Research alone. Astrology, however is not mathematics. Tradition is an important ingredient of the craft of astrology, which is bolstered through research.
Strong research support is in fact necessary for the progress of astrology. Any run of the mill attitude towards the syllabus, teaching and research is sure to take an astrological institution backwards. This has happened to most of the astrological institutes which did not realize the importance of research. We have the feedback of success. A clear indication of this is the improvement in the rate of successful predictions. And this is the reason of increased numbers in Astrology course of Bharatiya Vidya Bhawan. Our focus in research is on the raw and not the printed readymade modules for predictions. The workshop questioning attitude and corrections through discussion has become a culture of research class rooms. .
Makar Sankranti: On 14th January,2010 . Sun entered the Makar rashi during the day at 1 p.m. (13:hrs) in India
Remedial Measures
The power of being positive. It can cure the incurable and achieve the unachievable We are sure to be punished for whatever wrong we do and rewarded for the right we do. Logically those who do wrong to us will be punished by the Almighty so why get entangled in settling scores. Live your life happily and peacefully. If you sense someone is doing wrong the best approach is distance and let him suffer for his deeds. This is the power of being positive. It can cure the incurable and achieve the unachievable .Positive thoughts pressure the weakened parts of the body with energy that results in their revival – a stem therapy without surgery.
Our attitude defines life. Life is best for those who want to live it. Life is difficult for those who want to analyze it. Life is worst for those who want to criticize it. Laugh so hard that even sorrow smiles at you. Live life so well that even death loves to see you alive. Fight so hard that even destiny accepts to change.
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Luka Modric turns down lucrative offers to stay at Real Madrid
His plan is to remain at the club for at least one more season and the club are delighted with his decision.
Cristiano Ronaldo will not be the only major name from European football to be heading to Saudi Arabia over the next few years.
Having had his move to Al Nassr confirmed earlier in the week, attention for the Saudi Arabian clubs has turned to other big names.
As MARCA has been reporting, Saudi football, with Al Nassr at the head, want to raise the country to the elite of the world's most followed sport. In the last few days, the president and directors have been in Madrid testing the possibility of expanding the roster of stars in the near future.
There is Sergio Ramos, but the latest to appear on their wish list has been Luka Modric.
The Croatian had a World Cup to remember. The gesture of kissing the third-placed team's medal after beating Morocco sums it up perfectly.
He showed that he still has all of the ability, something he shows every time he pulls on the Real Madrid shirt, as was evident on December 30 against Real Valladolid.
Modric wants to continue playing for Real Madrid for at least one more season because his quality warrants it. He has been rejecting highly lucrative proposals from Saudi Arabia and the United States. It matters little that he is 37 years old.
Priority for Madrid
Modric wants to stay at Real Madrid and the club are delighted with his decision. For the moment he has no offer of renewal, but the agreement will not be a problem. The reality is that two teams have approached him and his response has been clear: "Let's talk in 2024", making it clear what his objective and aspiration is.
Cristiano Ronaldo's Al Nassr is very serious about being the Real Madrid of the Arab world. Now CR7 has joined, in the summer of 2023 they want Ramos and in 2024, Modric.
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Q: weird error from pandas.read_csv on zipped csv file from URL I've seen similar questions posted but they're not exactly the same as what I've encountered. I am using Python 3.7 and Pandas 0.25.0.
Weirdly, if I download this zip file directly from this link, I am able to read it via pd.read_csv as follows:
pd.read_csv('publicleaderboarddata.zip')
       TeamId           TeamName       SubmissionDate    Score
0      688191  Sergey Mushinskiy  2017-05-24 12:20:34  0.06630
1      688203       DeepVoltaire  2017-05-24 12:25:03  0.06630
2      688237        RakeshNikam  2017-05-24 13:02:31  0.06512
......

However, if I do:
this_leaderboard_df = pd.read_csv('https://www.kaggle.com/c/6649/publicleaderboarddata.zip,
                                  compression='zip')

I will get a BadZipFileerror as follows. Why does this happen?

--------------------------------------------------------------------------- BadZipFile                                Traceback (most recent call
  last)  in
  ----> 1 this_leaderboard_df = pd.read_csv(this_leaderboard_link, compression='zip')
        2 this_leaderboard_df.head(e)
~/.virtualenvs/py3/lib/python3.7/site-packages/pandas/io/parsers.py in
  parser_f(filepath_or_buffer, sep, delimiter, header, names, index_col,
  usecols, squeeze, prefix, mangle_dupe_cols, dtype, engine, converters,
  true_values, false_values, skipinitialspace, skiprows, skipfooter,
  nrows, na_values, keep_default_na, na_filter, verbose,
  skip_blank_lines, parse_dates, infer_datetime_format, keep_date_col,
  date_parser, dayfirst, cache_dates, iterator, chunksize, compression,
  thousands, decimal, lineterminator, quotechar, quoting, doublequote,
  escapechar, comment, encoding, dialect, error_bad_lines,
  warn_bad_lines, delim_whitespace, low_memory, memory_map,
  float_precision)
      683         )
      684
  --> 685         return _read(filepath_or_buffer, kwds)
      686
      687     parser_f.name = name
~/.virtualenvs/py3/lib/python3.7/site-packages/pandas/io/parsers.py in
  _read(filepath_or_buffer, kwds)
      455
      456     # Create the parser.
  --> 457     parser = TextFileReader(fp_or_buf, **kwds)
      458
      459     if chunksize or iterator:
~/.virtualenvs/py3/lib/python3.7/site-packages/pandas/io/parsers.py in
  init(self, f, engine, **kwds)
      893             self.options["has_index_names"] = kwds["has_index_names"]
      894
  --> 895         self._make_engine(self.engine)
      896
      897     def close(self):
~/.virtualenvs/py3/lib/python3.7/site-packages/pandas/io/parsers.py in
  _make_engine(self, engine)    1133     def _make_engine(self, engine="c"):    1134         if engine == "c":
  -> 1135             self._engine = CParserWrapper(self.f, **self.options)    1136         else:    1137             if engine == "python":
~/.virtualenvs/py3/lib/python3.7/site-packages/pandas/io/parsers.py in
  init(self, src, **kwds)    1915         kwds["usecols"] = self.usecols    1916
  -> 1917         self._reader = parsers.TextReader(src, **kwds)    1918         self.unnamed_cols = self._reader.unnamed_cols    1919
pandas/_libs/parsers.pyx in
  pandas._libs.parsers.TextReader.cinit()
pandas/_libs/parsers.pyx in
  pandas._libs.parsers.TextReader._setup_parser_source()
/usr/local/Cellar/python/3.7.4/Frameworks/Python.framework/Versions/3.7/lib/python3.7/zipfile.py
  in init(self, file, mode, compression, allowZip64, compresslevel)
  1223         try:    1224             if mode == 'r':
  -> 1225                 self._RealGetContents()    1226             elif mode in ('w', 'x'):    1227                 # set the modified
  flag so central directory gets written
/usr/local/Cellar/python/3.7.4/Frameworks/Python.framework/Versions/3.7/lib/python3.7/zipfile.py
  in _RealGetContents(self)    1290             raise BadZipFile("File
  is not a zip file")    1291         if not endrec:
  -> 1292             raise BadZipFile("File is not a zip file")    1293         if self.debug > 1:    1294             print(endrec)
BadZipFile: File is not a zip file

A: To download it you have to be logged in to Kaggle. If you logout from Kaggle and try to download directly from link then you see login form.
pandas can't login to this page so it gets HTML with login form instead of zip file.
You could use Selenium to control web browser and then script can use browser to login to Kaggle and to download file.

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« Sisterhood: Not Always Sunshine and Lollipops
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More on Sisters
July 18, 2012 by amandajlepper
Because I have two girls and three sisters of my own, our library, of course, holds more than one book about sisters. Two of our other favorites are "Big Sister, Little Sister," by Leuyen Pham, and "Sisters," by David McPhail.
Much like Rukhsana Khan, whose book I most recently reviewed, Pham is an immigrant to North America, originating from Vietnam. And her book, too, has been dedicated to an older sister:
If only all older sisters could be repaid for their pain and suffering this way!
Whereas Khan's book, "Big Red Lollipop," was written from the perspective of the oldest sister, "Big Sister, Little Sister" looks at the ups and downs of sisterhood from the younger point of view. It seems younger siblings are a less popular selection for narrators in the children's book world, which is what makes this book particularly valuable, giving the overlooked younger sister a voice.
Pham's Little Sister feels as though she's always trying to catch up to Big Sister and bemoans her second-hand clothes and earlier bedtime. Many of the stereotypical differences between big sisters and little sisters also are played out. Big Sister is poised, tidy and responsible, while Little Sister is a wild risk-taker with a tendency toward tantrums.
Although Big Sister is often proven right in this book (as an oldest sister, myself, I can attest this is usually the case), Little Sister is given her due credit. It turns out that little siblings have talents of their own and might just know a thing or two that their older siblings don't.
What I think I enjoy most about this book, however, is the consistent companionship and friendship of these sisters. Oftentimes, children's books about siblings emphasize conflict or depict an older sibling's attempts to ditch the younger sibling. But despite the difference in their ages, Big Sister and Little Sister are shown together reading books, baking, riding bikes, rollerskating, dancing and making music.
Pham also emphasize Big Sister's patient willingness to teach and look out for Little Sister. Big Sister comes to the rescue when Little Sister can't sleep, keeps her safe while crossing the street, ensures sunscreen has been properly applied and tends to her when she falls and bonks her head.
Boasting the talents of both author and illustrator, Pham's unique palette of pink, browns and a splash of red makes "Big Sister, Little Sister" a visual standout on the shelves. Her Japanese brush-and-ink illustrations are energetic, and her Big Sister and Little Sister are irresistibly cute.
McPhail also can take credit for both picture and verse in his classic, "Sisters." First published in 1984, this petite book (about 7 inches by 6 inches) is the type adult sisters might give to one another on the occasion of a graduation or marriage, à la Dr. Suess' "Oh, the Places You'll Go!"
Much like "Big Sister, Little Sister," this book describes the ways in which two sisters are different but also the ways in which they are alike. Although the format is somewhat formulaic, the very specific personality quirks and preferences McPhail attributes to each of these girls makes the book more endearing and relatable.
For instance, McPhail writes:
As almost any mother can attest, conflicting food preferences are one of the cruelest forms of torture parenthood has to offer. If one child is excited about burgers for dinner, the others are nearly guaranteed to be moaning in protest. For nearly a year, we fought the battle of grilled cheese vs. peanut butter sandwiches for lunch and chicken nuggets vs. macaroni and cheese for dinner (tears were almost always involved). And I can't claim I was any different as a child; many nights, my mom was forced to cook both chicken nuggets and two different kinds of macaroni and cheese – I demanded Kraft, while my twin sisters were divided over the nuggets and Velveeta Shells and Cheese.
McPhail's sisters also have opposing interests on the topics of footwear, baseball, frogs and sleep routines. Although these unique preferences likely were inspired by those of the author's daughters (he dedicated the book to his two biological daughters and two step daughters), they represent a truth that, regardless of shared genetic material, we may have more in common with complete strangers than our own siblings. But the book also illustrates that, in spite these differences, the bonds of sisterhood are solidified for a lifetime by common experiences and shared memories.
The sisters connect while picking sugar-snap peas from the garden, baking cookies together in the kitchen, playing in puddles on a rainy afternoon and jumping in leaf piles during the fall. Rendered in a pen-and-ink style I associate with books from the era of my childhood, each of these images powerfully remind me of days spent with my own sisters. We picked mulberries at my grandparents, had the chocolate chip cookie dough recipe memorized and collected buckets of rain when it showered on summer days.
McPhail's image of the sisters coloring particularly captures my daughters at this stage in their lives. They may not agree on much, but they'll spend a peaceful hour together with markers and paper (that's an eternity in toddler time). Of course, that peaceful hour usually ends when someone won't share the blue marker and the nails come out. It's the inevitable cycle of the relationships between sisters – one minute they're best friends, the next: worst enemies. McPhail seems to understand this as well as anybody:
Of course, in the end, it is the love and friendship sisters share that stands the test of time. This proved true for my sisters and me, and it's the moral of all of our family's favorites sister books:


Dixon Place is proud to present BD Wong's tour-de-force performance in the one-man musical Herringbone. Wong, best known for his Tony Award winning performance in M. Butterfly and his role in the long running hit series "Law & Order: SVU," will appear in Herringbone to benefit Dixon Place for two performances only: Monday May 21, and Tuesday May 22, at 7:00pm. Dixon Place is at 161A Chrystie St. (between Rivington and Delancey). The production will be recorded live for a future CD release. Tickets and more information are available at dixonplace.org and at 212 219-0736.
Wong has headlined four critically-acclaimed productions of the ambitious musical – in which he enacts, sings and dances at least 11 characters – at the Williamstown Theatre Festival (2007), McCarter Theatre (2009), and La Jolla Playhouse (2010), all directed by Tony Award-winner Roger Rees (Nicholas Nickleby, Peter And The Starcatcher). Wong also starred in another earlier production at the American Musical Theatre Festival in 1994.
Herringbone, with a book by Tom Cone, music by Skip Kennon and lyrics by Ellen Fitzhugh, was first produced in New York at Playwright's Horizons in a memorable 1982 production starring David Rounds. The difficult-to-perform musical is rarely revived, and this concert (to be recorded live for future release as a CD), will be BD Wong's first appearance in New York of the material, timed with the 30th Anniversary of the original New York production.
BD Wong won the Drama Desk, Outer Critics Circle, Clarence Derwent, Theater World and Tony Awards for his performance in M. BUTTERFLY. He has appeared in more than 20 films and on television in six seasons of HBO's "OZ," eleven seasons of "LAW & ORDER: SVU," and the inaugural season of the critically-acclaimed NBC drama "AWAKE" (currently airing).
This entry was posted on April 25, 2012 by Lia Chang in Asian American Artists, Asian American Pioneers, Entertainment, Music, New York, Non profit, Theater and tagged Awake, Backstage Pass with Lia Chang, BD Wong, Dan Lipton, Darren Lee, Dixon Place, Ellen Fitzhugh, Herringbone, Law & Order: SVU, Lia Chang, Roger Rees, Scott Lehrer Leon Rothenberg, Skip Kennon, Tom Cone, William Ivey Long.


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About CHALLENGE
CHALLENGE for peace and equality is a leftist E-magazine focusing on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict within a global context. Published in Tel Aviv, it features mainly political analysis.
The English CHALLENGE was launched with a separate Hebrew edition (ETGAR) as a printed magazine in 1990 during the first Intifada. Both editorial boards were staffed by radical Israelis who oppose the Occupation. The magazines covered numerous aspects of alternative thinking and practice in Israel: human rights, free speech, and tolerance for the Other. The hard core of the editorial boards consisted of activists who later formed a political party called DAAM (Arabic acronym of the Organization for Democratic Action).
The Oslo Accords were a turning point for CHALLENGE. In contrast with many on the Israeli Left who applauded the Accords, Challenge's editors presented a severely critical analysis of the "peace plan," warning that the creation of the Palestinian Authority would mean the end of hope for a democratic Palestinian state. CHALLENGE stood alone in this analysis. Later it continued criticizing Israel for using the Oslo Accords to deepen the Occupation. It also criticized both wings of the Palestinian leadership, Fatah and Hamas: Fatah for collaborating with Israel although the issues vital to the Palestinians had been deferred at Oslo, and Hamas for deceiving the Palestinians with a distorted, fundamentalist, and unrealistic platform that would soon bring Gaza to ruin. We continue to think that the two regimes, Fatah and Hamas, have exploited the conflict to build their own power structures while their people languishes in poverty.
Come the Arab Spring in 2011, CHALLENGE supported change, claiming that at last the Arab young demonstrators are pointing in the right direction: No to secular dictators and No to fundamentalism, Shi'ite or Sunni. The young generations of the Arab world called for democracy and a decent living. CHALLENGE stood firmly with the Syrian Popular movement for freedom.
Since 2008, CHALLENGE appears as an E-Magazine presenting its vanguard analysis of Israeli, Palestinian and Arab politics. A quarter century after Oslo it is clear that the Two State Solution, which may have had a narrow window after the first Intifada, became defunct when Oslo rearranged the Occupation, precluding the chance for Palestinian independence.
After 50 years of Occupation, Israelis are coming ever closer to operating a form of Apartheid, namely a return to direct Occupation. Such a scenario will open the possibility for movement in the opposite direction: One state with Israeli and Palestinian citizens sharing labor and resources for the benefit of all. That will mean Goodbye to the era of nationalism and Hello to a society for all its citizens.
This goal requires of both peoples, Israelis and Palestinians, that they struggle for the democratization of society, as part of a democratic transformation of the Arab world too. Needed are citizen initiatives that express the quest for bridges between peoples, especially by good use of the technological revolution. Instead of stressing differences and divisions, we must seek our common good, which will lead to political, economic, and social equality between Jews and Arabs.
CHALLENGE is not supported by any donor or institution. It is free and open to all readers. We hope what we write will encourage you to donate towards our internet and distribution costs.


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Mini2P microscope goes global
The Kavli Institute for Systems Neuroscience has won a grant to share its groundbreaking miniature brain microscope with researchers across the globe.
21,000 FTEs employed in the Norwegian fishing fleet
The total contribution to wealth creation from the Norwegian marine fishing fleet in 2021 was NOK 32.8 billion, including ripple effects.
Breathing new life into waste industrial marine plastics
The fisheries and aquaculture sectors are major users of plastics. A research project has recently been launched to investigate how these plastics can be recycled and made into new products.
Easier to recycle agricultural plastics
Researchers are currently working to improve the recycling system for agricultural plastics. Their aim is that more plastic shall be recovered and recycling made simpler and more effective.
A vessel that 'hand-picks' its catch from the seabed
The Arctic Pearl is setting course for the Barents Sea in search of the shellfish delicacy Iceland scallop. It is the first and only vessel of its kind, crammed with new technology that may herald the start of a new era in bottom fishing.
A new method of detecting indirect corporate emissions
How does the chain of suppliers impact on a company's climate footprint? This is a key question and, according to a recently established entrepreneur in the field, Norwegian know-how stands ready to offer the world the answer.
ERC support for coral research
Lena van Giesen, an associate professor at NTNU's Department of Biology, was awarded EUR 1.7 million by the European Research Council (ERC) to study larval development of the coral Lophelia pertusa as well as its environment.
Can exercise make breast milk better?
Research scientist Trine Moholdt at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) has been awarded an ERC Starting Grant from the European Research Council (ERC). She will study how exercise impacts breast milk composition.
Making floating solar farms a reality in the North Sea
During the next three years, a team of researchers will be developing a system designed to protect floating solar farms in the harshest ocean environments.
A new high-rise lab for the development of super-efficient solar panels
Not only are they high above us – they also offer us great benefits. From SINTEF's new solar panel laboratory, you can see all across the city of Trondheim. Here, conditions are optimal for research into solar panel performance at Nordic latitudes.
A new reuse guide seeks to reduce material waste
How to know whether building materials are fit for reuse? A new guide can tell.
European innovation award for hearing screening of children
A game-based test that detects hearing loss in children has recently been awarded a European innovation medal. Both the test and the technology behind it have been developed by Norwegian researchers.
Harmful artificial turf can be made into a useful resource
It is difficult to recycle artificial turf and there are no obvious deposit-return systems for these plastics on the market. But researchers are now looking to find a solution to the problem.
What are we going to do with all those used EV batteries?
Very soon, there will be enormous numbers of used EV batteries available, but we have yet to work out how we will be organising the reuse of this massive resource.
How can child welfare services work better with young children?
Young children are not sufficiently listened to and included in their own case decisions in Child Welfare Services. A European development project has been tasked with tackling the issue.
Two Industrial Ecology professors named to international climate-related posts
Professor Edgar Hertwich has been named to the EU's newly constituted European Scientific Advisory Board on Climate Change, while Professor Francesco Cherubini has been asked to serve as a Lead Author for an upcoming assessment by The Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES).
EU awards €2 million to NTNU professor
Countries arise, change and disappear. An ERC Grant of €2 million will illustrate how old states affect conflicts and democracy today.
ERC grant on CO2 uptake by the oceans
NTNU Associate Professor Jason Hearst has been awarded an ERC Starting Grant from the European Research Council (ERC). He will investigate how turbulence affects the ocean's ability to absorb CO2.
ERC grant on food sustainability in China
NTNU researcher Marius Korsnes has been awarded an ERC Starting Grant from the European Research Council (ERC) . He will explore the concept of "sufficiency" when it comes to urban, sustainable food.
The North Sea can drive the green energy transition
The Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) and SINTEF have travelled to the UN climate change conference, COP26, with three strong recommendations on how the North Sea can power the green energy transition.
Norwegian COVID-19 raw data now available to share
For the first time, raw data on Norwegian coronavirus genes will be freely available through the open gene bank ENA.
Inaugural opening of "Mohn Research Center for the Brain"
The University of Bergen and the Kavli Institute at NTNU are joining forces on brain research with support from the Trond Mohn Foundation.
New technology can count endangered salamanders
The stomach patterns of salamanders are as unique as human fingerprints. This feature will be used in an app to record salamander numbers.
Start-up takes NTNU's Covid technology to new markets and applications
Lybe Scientific, a start-up company based on NTNU research, is entering the market as a provider of high-quality diagnostic solutions – not just for COVID-19 diagnostics, but also other areas such as the common flu and sexually transmitted diseases.


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Sudden Drop in I-526 Processing Times
I-526 processing times are not consistent. I-526 petitions contain a wide range of information and supplementary documents that differ dramatically from investor to investor, which means not all I-526 petitions are processed in the same amount of time. Typically, however, EB-5 investors can count on waiting one to two years. FY2020 may herald a new era of lower processing times, as the historical average processing time for I-526 petitions has already dropped. A word of caution, though: This does not guarantee that a given investor's I-526 petition will be adjudicated faster.
An Overview of the I-526 Petition
The I-526 petition is the first petition an EB-5 investor files. In most cases, it closely follows the EB-5 investor's transfer of his or her EB-5 capital to the designated escrow account of the associated EB-5 project. Processing times vary depending on several factors, including the complexity of the application, the legitimacy of the project, and the investor's country of origin.
I-526 petitions require numerous accompanying documents and evidence to demonstrate to United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) that the investment is lucrative for the U.S. economy. Some of the supplementary documents revolve around the EB-5 capital, as investors must demonstrate that they have transferred at least $1.8 million—or $900,000 if the project is in a targeted employment area (TEA)—to the designated account. Additionally, EB-5 investors must show that their EB-5 funds come from lawful sources.
The other major I-526 requirements have to do with the new commercial enterprise (NCE). Investors are required to present documentation proving the ongoing business activities of the NCE, as well as a hiring schedule, business plan, and economic report that uses accepted methodologies to show that the NCE is poised to create the 10 new full-time jobs necessary for a successful EB-5 investment. In addition, investors must include evidence in their I-526 petition that they are involved in the day-to-day management of the NCE, although for those who invest through regional centers, demonstrating one's position as a limited partner is typically enough.
Upon receiving I-526 approval, an EB-5 investor applying from overseas may contact through the National Visa Center (NVC) to launch an application for an EB-5 visa. Investors already residing in the United States are eligible to submit Form I-485, which allows immigrants to adjust their immigration status. EB-5 investors receive U.S. green cards not only for themselves but also their spouse and unmarried children younger than 21. Initially, the conditional permanent residency lasts for two years, and then the investor files an I-829 petition to remove the conditions.
I-526 Average Processing Times Plummet
The EB-5 process is not a quick one—most EB-5 investors have to wait at least a year to receive I-526 adjudication. Investors awaiting adjudication in FY2018 were particularly unlucky, with the average processing times reaching a peak of 22.2 months. Starting in FY2019, however, the average processing time began to fall, hitting a five-year low in FY2020 at just 12.6 months. Rarely do EB-5 processing times see a 40% drop like this.
The world continues to be affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, which has resulted in the closure of U.S. consulates around the world. USCIS has closed its offices to the public, but the Immigrant Investor Program Office (IPO) is still working hard to adjudicate I-526 petitions. Potentially, the processing times could sink even lower due to the pandemic, since the IPO may now be fairly limited in the activities it can undertake, leaving more time for I-526 petitions.
What the EB-5 "At Risk" Requirement Means
Impact of COVID-19 on EB-5 Visa Process


2016 is a milestone year for The World Gourmet Summit, as it celebrates 20 sumptuous years of great food, fine wine and unique dining.
A glorious feast of events brings together a stellar cast of international culinary stars, home-grown talents, visiting industry personalities and discerning individuals who appreciate fine wines and cuisines. As the World Gourmet Summit reflects on the past two decades, it looks forward and continues to deliver more memorable gastronomic experiences.
Inaugurated in 1997 as part of Singapore Tourism Board's initiative to establish Singapore as a culinary destination, the World Gourmet Summit has successfully grown into a globally recognised gastronomic event organised by A La Carte Productions (a division of Peter Knipp Holdings Pte Ltd) – World Gourmet Series.
A la Carte Productions is an event planning division of Peter Knipp Holdings Pte Ltd. Our Mission is to create and conceptualise an experience dedicated to delivering the finest of the culinary scene in Singapore. The widely-anticipated gastronomic World Gourmet Summit, held annually in April, along with the Awards of Excellence, recognises and motivates talents present within the food and beverage industry.
Peter Knipp Holdings Pte Ltd is a company born out of one man's deep desire to channel 25 years' worth of food and beverage knowledge towards building a complete one-stop solution centre for all food, beverage and hospitality concept needs. With a dedicated team of industry specialists supporting him, Peter A Knipp set out in 1996 to establish his company as a leading Food & Beverage (F&B) consultancy in the region and has since worked with some of the world's top companies to generate unique creative concepts.
The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) is an economic development agency for one of Singapore's key service sectors - tourism. The mission of the board is to develop and champion tourism, so as to build the sector into a key driver of economic growth for Singapore. With its strategic tourism units covering the key purposes of visit by tourists, STB works towards revitalising traditional segments ranging from sightseeing and attractions to business travel, as well as actively tap into emerging segments such as healthcare and education services.


The Snow Creek Lodge Grill is a great place to grab something to eat and hang out. With daily lunch specials, fresh burgers, sushi, salads and sandwiches, we're sure that you'll find something to enjoy. We love it so much that we get together as a team every week to have lunch together.
Served with hash browns and toast. Additional toppings are 0.50 each.
All sandwiches come with fries or chips and a regular drink.
Sauces (Two per order, then $0.79 each): Fry Sauce, Ranch, BBQ, Honey Mustard, Sweet & Sour.
Fried chicken (choose one breast and one wing or one thigh and one wing) and your choice of coleslaw, macaroni or potato salad.


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NFL Quarterback Russell Wilson Returns to Host Kids' Choice Sports Awards 2016
8:19 AM PDT 5/18/2016 by Farnoush Amiri
The awards show will tape July 14 and air on Nickelodeon three days later.
On top of two Super Bowl appearances, Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson also has managed to clinch his second straight title as host of the Kids' Choice Sports Awards 2016.
The 27-year-old, who has had a big year so far with his engagement to singer Ciara and being chosen to speak at his alma mater, the University of Wisconsin-Madison, this past weekend, will return to host the Nickelodeon awards show this year. He made the announcement Wednesday morning on Instagram. (Watch the video below.)
The Kids' Choice Sports Awards touts itself as the "only show that celebrates kids and families' love of sports and top professional athletes." Nominees will be announced Thursday, and fans can start voting for their picks Monday on Nick.com and the Nick App.
Last year's show honored athletes including Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry as best male athlete and Olympic medalist/gymnast Gabby Douglas as the most enthusiastic player.
The event will be taped live from UCLA's Pauley Pavilion in Los Angeles on July 14 and will premiere on July 17 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on Nickelodeon.
Big News! Big Announcement! 2016 Nickelodeon Kid's Choice Sports! Looking forward to Hosting Again! Thanks Kiddos for having me again!
A video posted by Russell Wilson (@dangerusswilson) on May 18, 2016 at 7:51am PDT
Farnoush Amiri


The American College Counseling Association (ACCA) announces three research award opportunities for 2017-18. Counselors and researchers may apply for 3 grants that support or advance the work of mental health professionals in colleges and universities. Those selected will be encouraged to attend the ACCA annual conference and will be asked to submit their results in the Journal of College Counseling and/or as a program in the ACCA annual conference the following year.
1 for $1000: This funded research grant is designed to recognize, honor and financially support individuals who are seeking to complete a comprehensive research study related to college counseling practices. For the 2017-18 school year we are able to provide an award of $1,000.00.
2 for $500: These two funded research grants are designed to recognize, honor and support individuals who are seeking to complete a comprehensive research study related to the provision of professional counseling to college student populations and\or to the mental health professionals who provide them. These funded research grants provide a cash award of up to $500.00 each for two researchers. One of these investigations will include counseling at community, vocational, and technical institutions, while the other may focus on community colleges or 4 year colleges and universities.
The competition is open to professional and student members of the American College Counseling Association (ACCA). Practitioners as well as students are encouraged to apply. Individuals may submit, or be a part of a submission team, for only one proposal. Multiple submissions by any researcher, individually or as a part of a research team, will not be accepted.
1. Application Form: The Application Form should be included with your Research Proposal.
2. Supporting Letter: Student(s) submitting a proposal must include a supporting letter from a faculty sponsor.
A. Statement of Need: Summary of relevant data or other evidence supporting need for the study.
B. Background Review: Review of selected pertinent research germane to the topic as specified in the purpose of the award.
C. Research Design and Analysis: Description of the research design and plans for data analysis.
E. Detailed Budget: Included in Application Form. A detailed budget of all expenses is required. Examples of expenses might include the following: researchers' salaries, statistical consultant, compensation for research participants, web services, supplies, salaries for graduate students' assistance, travel expenses, etc. All existing funding for the project must be disclosed.
1. Appropriateness of the Research: The appropriateness of the research to the purpose of the specific financial support requested (i.e., Grant or Funded Research).
2. Quality of the Proposed Research: The required documentation of the 5 Research Proposal sections listed above should be thorough and informative. The methodology proposed should follow accepted practice for research of that kind, and the research, as a whole, should adhere to applicable ethical standards for research with human subjects.
3. Financial Need: The budget for the research project seems sound given the nature and scope of the proposed project.
4. Plans for Dissemination: The researcher(s) offers a feasible and timely plan for dissemination of the results. The researcher will submit manuscripts derived from their research to the Journal of College Counseling and/or propose a presentation for the 2019 ACCA conference.
Each of the grant recipients is expected to keep the research committee informed if there is a delay in the proposed timeline and reporting of results.
A brief copy of the results will be e-mailed to the research committee chair once the research is complete. The researchers will retain ownership of all data and results of their research. The researchers will state their willingness to include an acknowledgment of ACCA's financial support in all reports, publications, and presentations related to the supported project.
All applicants will be notified of the selection committee's funding decisions by November 30, 2018.
Grants will be awarded during the February 2019 ACCA Annual Conference in Charlotte, NC. The recipient(s) of the funded research are strongly encouraged to be present to accept the award at the ACCA national conference at which they will be recognized.