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IANS Research and Artico Search Release Cybersecurity Staff Compensation Benchmark Report 2023-2024

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Thursday, February 29, 2024

BOSTON, Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, IANS Research and Artico Search unveiled the Cybersecurity Staff Compensation Benchmark Report 2023-2024, a research study that provides first-hand insight into compensation data, diversity, work-from-home expectations and job satisfaction. IANS and Artico Search captured responses from more than 560 cybersecurity staff across a range of industries and company types in the U.S. and Canada. Additionally, informal interviews with 100 CISOs took place in an effort to better understand the challenges CISOs face in recruiting and retaining employees.

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  • BOSTON, Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, IANS Research and Artico Search unveiled the Cybersecurity Staff Compensation Benchmark Report 2023-2024 , a research study that provides first-hand insight into compensation data, diversity, work-from-home expectations and job satisfaction.
  • IANS and Artico Search captured responses from more than 560 cybersecurity staff across a range of industries and company types in the U.S. and Canada.
  • IANS and Artico Search fielded a new Staff Compensation and Career survey in April 2023.
  • This report is part of the 2023–2024 Compensation, Budget and Org report series that also includes the 2023 Security Budget Benchmark Report, the 2023 CISO Compensation Benchmark Report, the 2023 Security Organization and Compensation Study, the 2023—2024 State of the CISO Report, among others.

Matt Hirsch Returns to Full Sail Partners as Principal Data Solutions Consultant

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024

STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, Colo., Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Full Sail Partners, a Deltek Premier Partner, is happy to announce that Matt Hirsch has returned to the consulting team as a Principal Data Solutions Consultant. The numbers of mergers and acquisitions in the A&E space continue at a steady pace, and in his role, he will be focusing on data migrations for firms. In addition, Matt will be available to provide custom solutions to clients including helping with stored procedures, custom reports, workflows and invoices.

Key Points: 
  • STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, Colo., Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Full Sail Partners, a Deltek Premier Partner, is happy to announce that Matt Hirsch has returned to the consulting team as a Principal Data Solutions Consultant.
  • With this extensive experience from both ends, he brings additional insight to the Full Sail Partners' consulting team."
  • "Coming back to Full Sail Partners as a Principal Data Consultant is a great way to return to the consulting world.
  • For more information, please contact Full Sail Partners' Marketing and Communications Department or visit the Full Sail Partners' website at http://www.fullsailpartners.com.

Using ‘trip killers’ to cut short bad drug trips is potentially dangerous

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024

As interest in psychedelics has grown, so has interest in ways to end a bad trip.

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  • As interest in psychedelics has grown, so has interest in ways to end a bad trip.
  • Recent research reveals that people are giving potentially dangerous advice on social media on how to stop a trip that is less than pleasurable.
  • One of the earliest descriptions of a psychedelic experience in western literature can be found in Aldous Huxley’s 1953 book The Doors of Perception.
  • Research shows that if someone is in a bad mood or depressed then they are more likely to have a bad trip, as are people who take too high a dose.

Trip killers

  • Few clinical studies have examined trip killers, but one has found that ketanserin – a drug used to treat high blood pressure – reverses the psychedelic effects of LSD.
  • A recent article in the Emergency Medical Journal analysed posts on Reddit about trip killers.
  • Trip killers were discussed most often for LSD (235 posts), magic mushrooms (143 posts) and MDMA (21 posts).

Receptor blocking

  • To kill a trip then, one simply has to give the drug user another drug that blocks (rather than activates) the 5-HT2A receptor.
  • Many prescription drugs can do this and they tend to be antipsychotic drugs.
  • Quetiapine from the list above is one popular example, while another antipsychotic, olanzapine, was mentioned in 14 posts in that study.
  • Similarly, the atypical antidepressants trazodone and mirtazapine also block the 5-HT2A receptor.


Colin Davidson has previously received funding from the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIH, USA) and the European Community for projects related to stimulant drug abuse and novel psychoactive compounds respectively. He is currently a paid consultant with the Defence Science Technology Laboratory (MOD) working on new psychoactive compounds.

UB Kitchens Announces Strategic Partnership with Decor Cabinetry to Bring Exquisite High-End Cabinetry to Austin

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Thursday, February 8, 2024

UB Kitchens, the premier kitchen design and installation company in Austin, is thrilled to announce its strategic partnership with Decor Cabinetry, a renowned maker of high-end cabinetry based in Manitoba, Canada.

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  • UB Kitchens, the premier kitchen design and installation company in Austin, is thrilled to announce its strategic partnership with Decor Cabinetry, a renowned maker of high-end cabinetry based in Manitoba, Canada.
  • With a track record of over 3500 exquisitely designed and installed kitchens, UB Kitchens is a trusted name synonymous with quality, creativity, and exceptional service.
  • This partnership brings together UB Kitchens’ unparalleled expertise in designing and installing custom kitchens with Decor Cabinetry’s exquisite, high-end cabinetry, offering homeowners in Austin access to unparalleled luxury kitchen solutions.
  • For more information about UB Kitchens’ partnership with Decor Cabinetry, or to explore the exquisite kitchen solutions offered by UB Kitchens, please visit UBKitchens.com.

Acid attacks appear to be on the rise – what the numbers tell us about corrosive substances and crime

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024

On January 31, Abdul Ezedi allegedly decanted a corrosive substance over a mother and her two children.

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  • On January 31, Abdul Ezedi allegedly decanted a corrosive substance over a mother and her two children.
  • Thankfully, the injuries sustained by the victims were not life threatening, but the mother’s were described as “potentially life changing”.

How many acid attacks are there?

  • However, this has since gone up again, with 710 attacks reported in 2022 (an increase of 70%).
  • My research with colleagues into the motivations of acid offenders shows that attacks in countries including India, Bangladesh and Colombia are commonly misogynistic attacks by men against women.
  • As is often the case with crime statistics, data on the number of acid attacks is patchy.
  • Our research observed that in 455 cases of crimes involving acid, 15% were genuinely acid attacks but 32% actually involved household products such as bleach.
  • The research found that acid was most likely to be used against a criminal rival, while household products were most likely to be used against a partner.

What is being done to prevent acid attacks?

  • During the spike in acid attacks in 2017, convicted offenders were given heavy sentences, as a deterrent to others.
  • The government’s serious violence strategy, published in 2018, placed a priority on acid attacks, and called for a public health approach to tackle serious violence.
  • Thankfully, serious acid attacks like the one in Clapham are rare, though attacks where less serious injuries occur are more common.


Matt Hopkins receives funding from Home Office. I received a Home Office grant to study this in 2018 (which ended in 2020).

Shutterstock Acquires Backgrid Celebrity News Network

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Thursday, February 1, 2024

NEW YORK, Feb. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Shutterstock, Inc. (NYSE: SSTK), a leading global creative platform connecting brands and businesses to high-quality content, today announced the acquisition of Backgrid, a global premier destination for celebrity news, known for supplying top media organizations with real-time content from the world's top photographers for more than three decades. Through this acquisition, Shutterstock will expand its archive with an additional 30 million+ images and videos across celebrity, red carpet and live events, and add more than 1,400 contributors to its already industry-leading global photographer network.

Key Points: 
  • Through this acquisition, Shutterstock will expand its archive with an additional 30 million+ images and videos across celebrity, red carpet and live events, and add more than 1,400 contributors to its already industry-leading global photographer network.
  • This acquisition further elevates Shutterstock as the premier provider of best-in-class entertainment/editorial content.
  • "We are now able to give Backgrid and Shutterstock customers access to the combined power of our vast content libraries of editorial and archival content, adding significant value to our already extensive offering and unique concierge service."
  • "This acquisition opens up exciting opportunities for growth and innovation for our global network of photographers, customers and our employees, and we look forward to pursuing them together."

Shutterstock Acquires Backgrid Celebrity News Network

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Thursday, February 1, 2024

NEW YORK, Feb. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Shutterstock, Inc. (NYSE: SSTK), a leading global creative platform connecting brands and businesses to high-quality content, today announced the acquisition of Backgrid, a global premier destination for celebrity news, known for supplying top media organizations with real-time content from the world's top photographers for more than three decades. Through this acquisition, Shutterstock will expand its archive with an additional 30 million+ images and videos across celebrity, red carpet and live events, and add more than 1,400 contributors to its already industry-leading global photographer network.

Key Points: 
  • Through this acquisition, Shutterstock will expand its archive with an additional 30 million+ images and videos across celebrity, red carpet and live events, and add more than 1,400 contributors to its already industry-leading global photographer network.
  • "We are now able to give Backgrid and Shutterstock customers access to the combined power of our vast content libraries of editorial and archival content, adding significant value to our already extensive offering and unique concierge service."
  • "We are thrilled to embark on this new journey in the evolution of Shutterstock and Backgrid as it sets us up to expand our business in ways that were previously limited," said Backgrid CEO Alex Kantif, in alignment with his fellow co-founders Dan Taylor, Steven Ginsburg and Scott Cosman.
  • "This acquisition opens up exciting opportunities for growth and innovation for our global network of photographers, customers and our employees, and we look forward to pursuing them together."

Sling Freestream Launches FAST Service Industry FIRST: Free Cloud DVR

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Tuesday, January 23, 2024

Sling Freestream continues to grow, adding more than 500 FAST channels since February 2023 launch

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  • Sling Freestream continues to grow, adding more than 500 FAST channels since February 2023 launch
    ENGLEWOOD, Colo., Jan. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- SLING TV announced today, a first-of-its-kind, free DVR service to its growing free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) service, Sling Freestream.
  • Users now have access to 10 hours of free DVR storage, an industry first for FAST services.
  • All new users who create a free account on Sling Freestream will receive DVR storage immediately.
  • Sling Freestream is available to anyone, with or without a SLING account, through all SLING apps on your favorite devices.

MGM Alternative and the Global Esports Federation Ink Deal to Create Content Surrounding the Global Esports Games, Esports Athletes, and Gaming Lifestyle

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Friday, January 19, 2024

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, MGM Alternative, a division of Amazon MGM Studios, and the Global Esports Federation announced a deal to create content surrounding the Global Esports Games, esports athletes, and the gaming lifestyle. In collaboration, MGM Alternative, which produces The Voice, Shark Tank, and Survivor, and GEF, which promotes the credibility, legitimacy, and prestige of esports globally, will work to develop new linear and streaming content, as well as live events within GEF's esports conventions and events.

Key Points: 
  • New linear and streaming content to be developed, as well as live events
    LOS ANGELES, Jan. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, MGM Alternative, a division of Amazon MGM Studios , and the Global Esports Federation announced a deal to create content surrounding the Global Esports Games, esports athletes, and the gaming lifestyle.
  • Esports has experienced unprecedented growth and success in recent years, with the global esports market estimated at US$4.2bn in 2024.
  • (Source: Statista, January 2024)
    "With the global interest in esports at an all-time high, we're eager to share the stories and excitement surrounding the Global Esports Games, their athletes, and the gaming lifestyle," said Barry Poznick, general manager, MGM Alternative.
  • Together, Global Esports and MGM Alternative will provide an innovative platform that will power growth and value for the world's esports community," said Paul J.

MGM Alternative and the Global Esports Federation Ink Deal to Create Content Surrounding the Global Esports Games, Esports Athletes, and Gaming Lifestyle

Retrieved on: 
Friday, January 19, 2024

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, MGM Alternative, a division of Amazon MGM Studios, and the Global Esports Federation announced a deal to create content surrounding the Global Esports Games, esports athletes, and the gaming lifestyle. In collaboration, MGM Alternative, which produces The Voice, Shark Tank, and Survivor, and GEF, which promotes the credibility, legitimacy, and prestige of esports globally, will work to develop new linear and streaming content, as well as live events within GEF's esports conventions and events.

Key Points: 
  • New linear and streaming content to be developed, as well as live events
    LOS ANGELES, Jan. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, MGM Alternative, a division of Amazon MGM Studios , and the Global Esports Federation announced a deal to create content surrounding the Global Esports Games, esports athletes, and the gaming lifestyle.
  • Esports has experienced unprecedented growth and success in recent years, with the global esports market estimated at US$4.2bn in 2024.
  • (Source: Statista, January 2024)
    "With the global interest in esports at an all-time high, we're eager to share the stories and excitement surrounding the Global Esports Games, their athletes, and the gaming lifestyle," said Barry Poznick, general manager, MGM Alternative.
  • Together, Global Esports and MGM Alternative will provide an innovative platform that will power growth and value for the world's esports community," said Paul J.