This Week in Tech -12-17-21: Cybersecurity Year in Review Featured
Written by Jeanne Destro
2021 was a banner year for cybersecurity, and not in a good way, as US government agencies, businesses, and private citizens suffered the serious effects of major cyber attacks.
Cybersecurity expert, Dr. John Nicholas, from the University of Akron, recaps the year's biggest threats, what is being done to address them, and where we go from here.
Dr. John Nicholas, University of Akron
Summa CEO 'Frustrated' By Latest Surge in COVID-19 Cases, Hospitalizations
Written by Tony MazurStudent Athletes of the Week: Mackenzie Kramer & Nick Deckert
Written by Tony Mazur
More Cleveland Browns Players Added to COVID Reserve List
Written by Ryan Lang
More Cleveland Browns players have tested positive for COVID-19 after Thursday's practice in Berea.
According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, Browns backup quarterback Case Keenum is the latest to turn up a positive test, leaving the Browns down to their third string quarterback Nick Mullins, who was just added to the active roster Thursday.
Some questions now being raised by Browns starting quarterback Baker Mayfield and Defensive End Myles Garrett, among others, as to why the league has players tested AFTER practice Thursday, and not before they entered the facility, which would have prevented any positive cases being spread throughout the locker room.
Tell me if this makes sense…. No tests this morning… then let our team gather for practice… then show up after practice to test them. Something seems off here.
— Baker Mayfield (@bakermayfield) December 16, 2021
Also Thursday, Mayfield tweeting that if the League actually cared about player safety, they would postpone Saturday's Browns-Raiders game. Despite now 20-plus players with the Browns on the COVID Reserve list.
Mayors of Akron, Cuyahoga Falls Meet About Merriman Valley Development
Written by Tony MazurAkron mayor Dan Horrigan recently met with Walters about this partnership in this advancement, which he called "historic."
Akron Zoo Mourning the Loss of Snow Leopard Shanti
Written by Ryan Lang
The Akron Zoo reporting that zoo veterinary staff were forced to euthanize Shanti, the zoo's female snow leopard, on account of her declining health.
See the full press release from the Akron Zoo below:
It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Shanti. Our female snow leopard's health began to decline in the last few days and her care team made the difficult decision to humanely euthanize Shanti yesterday, Dec. 14.
In July 2021, a veterinary exam confirmed the progression of advanced chronic kidney and heart diseases. Since then, her care was shifted to palliative care with the focus on providing her with the best quality of life and comfort as possible as she neared the end of her life.
Shanti was a fan favorite among zoo guests. She was a very playful snow leopard throughout her life and she enjoyed interacting with zoo visitors. Shanti won the title of “Top Animal” in the past, and the public has dubbed her “the mother of the Akron Zoo.” Over her years, she has welcomed eight snow leopard cubs – Raj and Sabu in 2012, Malaya and Makalu in 2014, Altai, Layan and Asha in 2016 and Baya in 2019.
Shanti was born on June 16, 2008 at the Binder Park Zoo in Michigan. She moved to the Akron Zoo on June 25, 2009. The median life expectancy for snow leopards is 15.1 years old.
“Shanti was an amazing cat to work with,” said lead carnivore keeper, Mark Schneider. “She was the best mother and she really loved interacting with us keepers. It was an honor to be part of her journey.”
“Shanti was the embodiment of the Akron Zoo,” said Doug Piekarz, president & CEO. “Our guests were able to connect with her through her story, and her legacy will live on through her grown cubs. Thank you to our animal care and veterinary teams, who have provided Shanti with exceptional care throughout the years, especially at the end of her life. Shanti will be missed by the entire Akron Zoo family, including our visitors.”
Our male snow leopard, Tai Lung, remains in the snow leopard habitat daily. We are working with the Snow Leopard Species Survival Plan (SSP) on a recommendation for a female snow leopard to pair with Tai Lung.
Bob Ethington Recaps 2021 in Celebrity Passings
Written by Tony MazurAkron Police Seek "Persons of Interest" in Robbery
Written by Jeanne Destro
Akron Police are looking for suspects in the robbery of the Bath & Bodyworks location at 404 Howe Ave, in Cuyahoga Falls, near Chapel Hill Mall. They say two men and two women stole more than $1,000 worth of goods, and pepper sprayed the Manager at that store, a little before 6:00PM on Sunday, Dec. 12th.
If you can help; please call Akron Police, at 330-375-2490 or 330-375-2Tip. You can also call The Summit County Crimestoppers: 330-434-COPS, or Text TIPSCO with your tips to 274637.
Mark Williamson Looks Back at 25 Years Since TV23
Written by Tony MazurDr. Mark Cassell Looks at United States Relations with Russia, China
Written by Tony MazurThis week, President Biden met with Russian president Vladimir Putin virtually to hash out a variety of subjects regarding not only their respective nations, but others adjacent. Some of those topics dealt with continued sanctions, as well as Russia's potential invasion of Ukraine. Dr. Mark Cassell is a professor of political science at Kent State University, and he joined the Ray Horner Morning Show to touch on some of those relations between the United States and Russia, and how Biden and the U.S. may respond going forward. Dr. Cassell also discussed the human rights issues and violations in China, to the point where the U.S. may boycott the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing.
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This Week in Tech with Jeanne Destro-12-10-21: Wireless Pacemakers Featured
Written by Jeanne Destro
This week, a potentially major breakthrough in cardiac care, as Cleveland Clinic announces the successful start of a clinical trial on new wireless pacemakers and defibrillators.
We talked to Cardiologist, Dr. Daniel Cantillon, who is the Associate section head for Cardiac Electrophysiology and Pacing at the their Heart and Vascular institute.
Dr. Daniel Cantillon, Cleveland Clinic
Student Athletes of the Week: Nyah Horn & Lonnie Dampier
Written by Tony Mazur
Former Goodwill Employee Arrested for Threats Against Company
Written by Ryan Lang
A suspect is in custody in connection to threats that were made against several Goodwill stores across Northeast Ohio this week.
Canton Police and the FBI located Giovanni Stanley of Canton, who is now charged with multiple felonies, including making terroristic threats and inducing panic.
According to a release from Goodwill Industries (see below), Stanley is a former employee of the Canton store on Atlantic Boulevard and was hired in September of this year.
Because of the threats Stanley made via email and telephone, Goodwill was forced to close 22 retail stores and five donation centers Tuesday and Wednesday this week. All of the stores except the Canton store on Atlantic are back open today.
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(Goodwill Industries) Canton, OH – December 9, 2021 – An arrest was made today of a suspect in the threats that were made earlier this week to Goodwill Industries of Greater Cleveland and East Central Ohio (GIGCECO). The Canton Police Department, with help from the FBI and other law enforcement agencies, have arrested Giovanni Stanley of Canton. He is being charged with making terroristic threats and inducing panic, both felonies.
Stanley was an employee of the Goodwill retail store located at 2630 Atlantic Blvd. in Canton. He was hired in September of 2021 and worked as a donations processor for the agency.
“We are relieved to have resolution to this very difficult incident,” explained President and CEO Anne Richards. “We are incredibly grateful to our local law enforcement who moved quickly to investigate these threats and ultimately make an arrest. Our agency, our staff and the community are so thankful for their persistence.”
Stanley is accused of making anonymous threats by email and phone to Goodwill on Tuesday, December 7 which ultimately forced the agency to close its 22 retail stores and five donation centers on Tuesday and Wednesday. As a precaution, the neighboring Goodwill in Akron also closed its stores and donation centers. Stores outside of Stark County were open normal hours today while police continued to investigate and make this arrest.
All Goodwill stores, with the exception of the Atlantic Blvd location in Canton, will be open tomorrow, Friday, December 10. The Atlantic Blvd. store will reopen Tuesday, December 14 with additional security. Staff at this site will be compensated for time missed. And, those team members will be offered counseling services.
“I think we all can breathe a collective sigh of relief that we have found answers, “ added Richards. “Now we can begin to find our way back to a sense of normalcy and continue to do what we do best…serve the needs of our community.”
Akron Police Seek Dollar Store Robbery Suspect
Written by Jeanne Destro