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Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" PIA - Pakistan International Airlines (PK, Islamabad International) stopped overflying Indian airspace on April 27 as tensions between the two countries escalate in the wake of an April 22 terrorist attack in Indian-controlled Kashmir ch-aviation analysis of Flightradar24 ADS-B data shows that the Pakistani carrier's flights from Islamabad International and Lahore International to Kuala Lumpur International are now operated through China Because the airline has to bypass the Tibetan Plateau for safety reasons the detour adds around three hours of flight time compared to the original schedule "The decision to avoid overflying [India] is just a precautionary measure even though there is no NOTAM on the matter," PIA spokesperson told ch-aviation Kuala Lumpur is PIA's only scheduled eastbound destination The airline flies to Malaysia 2x weekly from Islamabad and weekly from Lahore Following the attack, which was claimed by the Pakistani terrorist organisation Lashkar-e-Taiba, India took a number of retaliatory steps against Pakistan including revoking all visas and suspending the Indus Water Treaty. In response, Pakistan banned all trade with India and forbade airlines from that country from crossing its airspace Get started with a ch-aviation subscription unrestricted access to all of ch-aviation's news and data for 14 days Upgrade to our Data and News Subscriptions Aviation Intelligence for your everyday use We offer a comprehensive aviation industry database utilised by various entities such as operators passed away peacefully in her home that she lived in for 64 years on Yalecrest Avenuewas a mainstay of that area of Salt Lake with the hope that we will be with her again Maria was born in Brazil and was beautiful and was the daughter of successful parents Francisco Muniz da Silva and her mother Nair Lopez Jocob She was also athletic and enjoyed playing tennis she was bound to catch the eye of many suiters Utah had completed an LDS mission and was working in Brazil and saw her one day Maria and LeRoy had two children in Brazil: Frank Pia (deceased) and Ron Pia The family then moved to Salt Lake City for LeRoy to obtain a Masters Degree her son LeRoy José Muniz Pia (deceased) and her only daughter Shanoa Pia Maria’s children all became successful in their fields: Frank became a civil engineer partnered in an appraisal firm; and Shanoa became an electronic design engineer Vovo taught Portuguese at the University of Utah and the University of Arizona In 1963 she launched into a life of travel She served in the Peace Corp several times in Brazil One of her passions was making gorgeous flower arrangements and her house always smelled of fresh flowers She worked about 15 years at Miller & Ellison flower shop and competed in flower arrangement competitions becoming quite well-known in town Maria and LeRoy traveled the world together They remarkably visited all seven continents including such remote places as the South Pole including a submarine trip to the bottom of the ocean and a plane trip to the top of Mount Everest They traveled up and down the Amazon River Maria loved competition and was an avid Mahjong competitor Many times she participated in competing cruise ship competitions She was the President of the Utah Associated Garden Club and the President of the SLC New Comers club Maria’s many grandchildren and great grandchildren (4 children and they all called her “Vovo’” which means grandmother in Portuguese Vovo generously shared her love of travel with the ever-growing family arranging a trip for everyone to her beloved Brazil and many other places throughout the world as far away as outer Mongolia where she rode the smaller horses that are the decedents of the horses the armies of Genghis Khan and many other such places that most of us would have to look at a map to find She always hosted holiday parties at her house and of course she gave speeches saying that her family was the most talented in the world She was known as a “gift-giver” and gave everyone a gift who came to her famous Christmas parties Even Santa and his elf received a gift from Vovo Preceded in death by her husband LeRoy Quentin Pia the family carries on Maria’s legacy of travel The world was an amazing place to her and she gave us a wonderful appreciation for it friends and family may attend the viewing from 6-8pm at Larkin Sunset Lawn what an amazing woman and matriarch of the family you are You have always welcomed me with open arms as a member of the family You have taught me and my children so many great valuable lessons Maria was a beautiful spirit and such a bright light May she celebrate in heaven with the angels I am so sorry to hear about Maria's passing I truly loved her and always looked forward to seeing her Loved hearing about her adventures to Brazil I will always remember my mom and I having dinner in her beautiful home on Yalecrest I was so glad I could get to know Aunt Zeze (as my Mom Nancy She was so generous and supportive of me throughout the years of my college education She was so caring and I looked forward to each time I saw her every year he made sure to go see her at Christmas time He had such fond memories of her when she first came to this country and she was always encouraging to him and took time to talk to him about his life She showed us how to live life to the fullest because she found the world so interesting how she had so much energy and kept doing so much “You make your plans for the day and you make yourself do them! Once you start you keep going.” You make yourself I have thought about and honored that statement many days She left those for us in memories and she’s taking them with her in spirit May you feel comfort in knowing how many lives she touched and in the reunions that are occurring for her she must have been a amazing mother sorry for your loss Casey Connecting decision makers to a dynamic network of information Bloomberg quickly and accurately delivers business and financial information Pakistan International Airline aircraft 2025 at 12:43 AM EDTBookmarkSaveTakeaways NEWPIA Holding Co. is set to report its first annual profit in more than two decades ahead of plans to sell the national carrier The airline achieved earning per share of 5.01 rupees in year ended December marking its first profitable year since 2003 after a large chunk of its debt was moved to government books according to audited financial statements seen by Bloomberg The result will be submitted to the airline’s board for approval before it’s released publicly PIA did not respond to a request for a comment Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker Private Internet Access has been on a good run with its 83% off promotion so far this is the final week and the sale ends soon As one of the top VPNs, Private Internet Access has tons of redeeming qualities. 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Save 83% Thanks to PIA VPN Spring Sale ' + scriptOptions._localizedStrings.webview_notification_text + ' " + scriptOptions._localizedStrings.redirect_overlay_title + " " + scriptOptions._localizedStrings.redirect_overlay_text + " Across her oeuvre Pia Guilmoth has examined the physical and psychological landscape of Northeastern America investigating the darkness and beauty underlying overlooked corners of the country Sleep Creek (2019) co-authored with Dylan Hausthor and At Night Gardens Grow (2021) she presented haunted scenes from New England and Maine Since the release of her last book a lot has changed in Pia’s life; most notably transitioning gender and beginning Hormone Replacement Therapy In her forthcoming monograph Flowers Drink the River Guilmoth continues to explore the environmental and emotional landscape of rural Maine but this time in the context of a period of intense change in her life The resulting body of work is an elegy to the beauty of the change growth and renewal that is inherent to nature Jackson Mount: I want to start by talking about your new book Flowers Drink the River Pia Guilmoth: In many ways the project isn’t about anything in particular It’s more like a response to the myriad things that have happened in my life and in the world in the past few years where each photograph isn’t about a particular thing but a conglomeration of so many emotions in 2022 when my world felt like it was about to collapse I had no money and was forced to move back into my parents’ house in rural New Hampshire and a few hours away from my friends and any semblance of community Things changed sort of abruptly when my friend told me she had an affordable place for me to live It was still a long road to feeling alive and feeling like myself but things started feeling brighter and the things that I lost during this journey JM: This project and your previous body of work take place in rural Maine PG: In 2011 I moved a few hours from New Hampshire to Maine to study for my undergraduate degree and soon after moved to a small island that was only accessible by boat from the mainland a few years ago and plan to be here for a long time I live in an old shoe factory with an antique store below it The building is beautiful; it has a weathered wood exterior and the floors have over 100 years of history from when there was a mill-powered shoe factory inside – nails in the floor old business cards and dusty antiques everywhere The village I live in has a population of about 1,000 people and is made up of working-class people Most are tradespeople or farmers or work in one of the local gas stations or convenience stores shit can get very scary at times – especially being a trans woman There are places that I stay away from at all times unless I’m with friends or my girlfriend you would never imagine any young gay or trans people live in a place like this but “we” are out here Despite the safety risks and the lack of resources or gay and trans communities I could never live somewhere else I hate cities and I love the slow way of life out here I love being able to wander around for hours on the backroads and not see a single person JM: It’s been three years since you released your last book At Night Gardens Grow PG: It’s often hard for me to look at At Night Gardens Grow without feeling a sense of alienation It’s almost as if I made that book in a past life Within the few years that I was making that work my life was extremely chaotic: I was working for a union as a janitor cleaning bathrooms for a college filled with jocks and rich exchange students then soon after I was working around 50 hours a week as an elderly caregiver in a large mansion in the middle of the woods I was getting home from work completely exhausted then leaving the house to wander around and make these super time-consuming photographs in the middle of the night I still look back at that time like “How the hell did I manage to do that?” The truth is I was very burnt out avoiding facing my problems and not really taking care of myself This is very apparent when I look at that book; trying to escape pain by finding beauty and wonder in my surroundings Flowers Drink the River is coming more from a place of self-love and respect The hardships are still there but it’s not the driving force to me wanting to find beauty in my life JM: Your work almost exclusively takes place at night PG: I’ve felt the safest at night for most of my life The reasons for that have changed over the years but one constant has been a fear of people In the countryside people go to bed – or at least stay inside – and lock their doors when it gets dark Since transitioning the night has given me a new sense of sanctuary and freedom I don’t typically have to worry about hauling a large camera around in strange locations and setting up for a few hours If I were out during the day in the fields I would certainly be questioned or harassed or chased away country gays and “redneck shit” – minus the ugly bigotry racism and hatred that most city and suburban people would associate with that term JM: Looking at your photographs I am struck by the delicacy and patience with which you must work Are you drawn to subjects which are fragile or require slowness PG: I am in awe of the small things on this land all things that can so easily be lost if I’m not careful Patience and care have been a practice in both my personal life and in my art I love working with fragile things that can fall apart or fly away at any moment It forces me to really appreciate their presence and intricacy JM: You are more present in this book than in At Night Gardens Grow both in the photographs and how the work is narrativised Are there parts of yourself implied in previous bodies of work which are more obvious or resolved here PG: I think this is the first project I’ve worked on where I actually ever felt like myself while making the work This work is more of an embrace of the things that I have in this life While before I think I was latching onto things that weren’t a part of my life or like holding onto things that weren’t serving me I’ve always photographed people and things I am close to but I think my intention was more questioning what was there rather than embracing I am no longer trying to go outside of my comfort zone to make photographs I want to only show the things that bring me joy and comfort in my life PG: Euphoria is a recent feeling of “wow this is what it feels like to have a body that feels like my own” – I am no longer numb Flowers Drink the River is available now pguilmoth.com Apr 9 (EFE).- Pakistan’s national flag carrier has recorded an operational profit of 9.3 billion rupees ($33.48 million) for the first time in 21 years amid government’s push for its privatization The Pakistani government has offered to privatize Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) and other state-owned enterprises as part of reforms sought by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) under a $7 billion bailout program a previous attempt to sell a 60 percent stake in the airline failed last year after it drew just one bid of 10 billion rupees ($36 million) which was well below the government’s expectation “The PIA has posted an operating profit of Rs9.3 billion and net profit of Rs26.2 billion for the year 2024,” Abdullah Hafeez a spokesman for the airline told EFE on Wednesday confirmed the development saying the board of directors of PIA had approved the accounts for fiscal year 2024 “People of Pakistan might have lost hope on ‘once a pride of the nation’ but with rigorous steps adopted by the GoP (government of Pakistan); implementing comprehensive reforms entailing cost and workforce rationalization routes optimization and financial discipline with balance sheet restructuring PIA is poised to capitalize on financial performance through privatization process,” Asif said that it was a major turnaround after decades of losses the operational margin for 2024 exceeded 12 percent a performance level that matches with top global carriers the PIA has over 7,100 regular employees and around 2,500 daily wagers The fleet of PIA aircraft is 33 but only 17 of them are operational at the moment The airline’s total loss has crossed 800 billion rupees ($2.9 billion) mainly because of more expenditures than revenue PIA’s return to profitability could boost the government’s efforts to revive buyer interest After the failed privatization process last year the government has yet to reveal the new plan 800.444.1440 | admissions@pia.edu | Student Portal The PIA Hagerstown campus is on a 2-hour delay today (02/06/2025) due to potentially icy conditions Current Edition – Winter 2024 View Previous Editions See Our Students Follow Our School Hear Our Alumni Pittsburgh, PA Campus Hagerstown, MD Campus Myrtle Beach, SC Campus Youngstown, OH Campus Aviation Maintenance Program (AMT) Aviation Electronics Program (AET) High School Student Adult Student Military Student Transfer Student International Student Financial Aid Scholarships Student Portal Canvas Current Students Career Services Graduate Success Bookstore/Apparel Calendar Catalogs & Consumer Information Scholarship Fundraiser Transcript Request The Pakistani government is proceeding with plans to privatise PIA - Pakistan International Airlines (PK, Islamabad International) and will launch a fresh expression-of-interest campaign by the end of April a government adviser on privatisation told Reuters the government has conceded that it will not have privatised the airline by the July 2025 deadline set down by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) "In our last attempt to privatise PIA pre-qualified bidders had some issues with taxation and the balance sheet Those are taken care of now," Muhammad Ali told the news agency A bid to privatise PIA in 2024 failed after the highly anticipated auction attracted a single bid that was well below the government's reserve price While the government had removed the bulk of PIA's liabilities to a separate holding company combined with a refusal to remove general sales tax from new aircraft purchases but the government now admits that this timeline is unfeasible The government now says the end of 2025 is a more likely date The schedule for the yet-to-be-released expressions-of-interest campaign has potential buyers doing due diligence during July and a bid evaluation period running through September the government is looking to sell between 51% and 100% of PIA and hand over management control of the carrier We would like to personalise your experience with ch-aviation Could you please tell us a bit more about yourself Reelectionist Senator Pia Cayetano has praised Cebu Governor Gwen Garcia for leading her province with conviction and bearing the weight of responsibility,” said Cayetano in a Facebook post “As one of the few women in our country holding high elected office Governor Gwen Garcia has shown what it means to lead with conviction,” she added Cayetano said Garcia’s “long-standing service in Cebu speaks for itself— marked by consistency and a deep understanding of her people’s needs.” and Governor Gwen showed up when the province and her constituents needed her most,” she said I hope the process remains fair and impartial— because leaders who step up in difficult times should be given a fair chance to be heard,” Cayetano added Garcia was suspended by the Office of the Ombudsman for six months without pay for issuing a special quarry permit to a construction company without requiring an environmental compliance certificate and other documents Garcia stressed that the issuance of the special permit was above board and borne out of necessity to quickly address a looming water crisis “POLITIKO: Navigating the Pulse of Philippine Politics” encapsulates our commitment to providing comprehensive and dynamic coverage of the ever-evolving political landscape in the Philippines we delve deep into the heart of political matters offering insightful analysis and timely updates that resonate with the pulse of the nation With a foundation built on journalistic integrity since 2014 POLITIKO stands as the compass guiding you through the currents of Philippine politics ensuring you stay informed and engaged every step of the way PIA Hagerstown broke ground on a 10,000-square-foot expansion at the groundbreaking ceremony on Wednesday and improved facilities to support campus students and staff This expansion project received government support at the federal The Federal Housing Administration provided $750,000 to PIA Hagerstown as part of a Congressionally Directed Project in 2023 a grant of $1,300,000 was awarded by the Maryland Tri-County Council the Washington County Board of Commissioners awarded PIA Hagerstown a grant of $105,844 We appreciate the continued support and look forward to the completion of this project PIA Hagerstown Instructor; Richard Dechene PIA Hagerstown 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While the government has shunted most of PIA's not inconsiderable debts to a newly established holding company approximately PKR45 billion (USD161 million) in debts remain on PIA's balance sheet that remaining debt was identified as a significant deterrent to would-be buyers The government "now plans to devise a mechanism" to remove the liabilities from the books saying this will make PIA a more saleable proposition The GST exemption will also be available to every Pakistani airline operator after PIA's privatisation. The government argues this will help private airlines update their aircraft and grow their business. Get full, unrestricted access to all of ch-aviation's news and data for 14 days. We would like to personalise your experience with ch-aviation. Could you please tell us a bit more about yourself? We offer a comprehensive aviation industry database utilised by various entities such as operators, airports, FBO's, charter brokers, aircraft finance, lease and trading, OEMs, MROs, technical suppliers, technology providers and many more. © 1998-2025 ch-aviation GmbH. All rights reserved. Pia’s honesty and authenticity shine as brightly as her imagery. Her reflections on identity, community, and the transformative power of art are a testament to her singular voice in contemporary photography. It is a privilege to share her story—a story that not only reveals the resilience of the human spirit but also reminds us of the magic and meaning waiting to be found in the everyday. AG. "Flowers Drink the River" documents the first two years of your gender transition. How has this personal journey influenced your artistic vision and the themes you explore in your work? AG: What drew you to photography as your primary mode of artistic expression? Were there specific moments or experiences that solidified your choice? PPG: I was drawn to the immediacy of using a camera when I was in my early twenties shooting demolition derbies and the local county fairs. I wanted to be in chaotic situations and just like running around wild with a small point-and-shoot. Things have changed a lot. I can’t say that I have much immediacy in my practice anymore as all of my processes are extremely slow and patient. AG: Are there particular photographers, artists, or movements that have deeply influenced your approach? How do these influences manifest in your work? PPG: Imogen Cunningham, a lot of the early pictorialist photography, and recently I’ve been obsessed with Tee Corrinne after seeing the new book that Charlotte Flint edited called A Forest Fire Between Us. It’s really beautiful work centered around lesbian community gatherings in the 70’s and 80’s. Such a beautiful testament to queer joy and togetherness. I resonate with artists that photograph their own communities that they belong to, and people that love and trust them. AG: Your creative process involves staging sculptures with natural materials and allowing environmental factors to interact with them. Could you elaborate on how this collaborative approach with nature informs the narratives within your photography? AG: Living as a trans woman in a small right-wing town presents unique challenges. How does your work address the complexities of seeking beauty and safety in an environment that may be at odds with your identity? AG: Your photographs often feature nocturnal animals, ethereal landscapes, and ritualistic scenes. What symbolic meanings do these elements hold, and how do they contribute to the overarching narrative of your project? AG: Working with large format film cameras can be demanding. What motivated you to choose this medium, and how does it align with the themes and aesthetics of "Flowers Drink the River"? AG: Your process often involves intricate preparation, like building trust with animals or setting up delicate sculptures. How do these acts of patience shape your relationship with photography and the stories you tell? PPG: It allows for a deeper connection with my surroundings. So many of my interactions with the world go way beyond just taking a photograph and It’s always important for me to build a connection with something, to communicate, or interact with a thing before making a photograph. AG: Large format photography is celebrated for its precision but can be daunting to master. How do you balance the technical demands of the medium with the emotional and mystical qualities you aim to evoke in your images? AG: You've mentioned that your work is about harnessing beauty as a form of resistance to a world full of terrors. Can you discuss how aesthetic choices in your photography serve as acts of defiance or empowerment? AG: "Flowers Drink the River" includes portraits of your trans and queer friends, lovers, and chosen family. How do these relationships influence your work, and what message do you hope to convey about queer communities in rural settings? I got closer to a lot of new friends/family, and formed really important bonds that gave me hope throughout this journey. Some of those people are within the pages of this book, though not all of them (something I want to do for my next book). All of the fuel I get to keep making art is because of the loved ones in my life that inspire me through their art, through their love, and through the time that we get to be together. AG: Your work attempts to show an alternative to the masculine and extractive history of the medium. In what ways do you seek to redefine or challenge traditional narratives within photography? AG: How does your background as a working-class individual from rural Maine shape your perspective and the stories you choose to tell through your art? AG: You employ careful analogue techniques in your photography. What significance do these methods hold for you, and how do they enhance the emotive quality of your images? AG: How has your approach to photography evolved over the years, especially during the creation of "Flowers Drink the River"? Are there any techniques or practices you’ve discovered that have surprised you? AG: Following the release of "Flowers Drink the River," what themes or projects do you envision exploring next in your artistic journey? PPG: I want to photograph more of my friends this year. I am working on a series of expired polaroid 4x5’s that uses bioluminescent powder. I have been making a lot of photographs of the moon and stars using homemade lens filters. I am also working on a book with my girlfriend that is made up of over 10 years of collected, archival material that we have together, and individually collected from local abandoned houses, flea markets, and yard sales. There was a time when PIA was one of the world’s leading airlines with the national flag proudly displayed on each aircraft it upheld its tagline ‘Great people to fly with’ the airline has faced significant challenges frequent flight cancellations and long delays Numerous complaints about service quality have tarnished its reputation privatisation seems like the only viable solution Women’s education remains a significant challenge in Pakistan More men than women are enrolled in universities each.. I would like to draw the attention of the concerned authorities to the immense difficulties caused by the recent ban.. Karachi’s residents are once again battling unbearable electricity loadshedding that continues to disrupt daily life.. the Mianwali Express used to carry passengers along the Kundian - Rawalpindi route Pakistanis are as shocked as the rest of the world about the attack in Pahalgam The recent escalation between Pakistan and India has sent ripples around the world Copyright © 2025. The News International, All Rights Reserved | Contact Us | Authors The Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has announced the launch of direct flights from Lahore to Baku as part of its ongoing efforts to expand international connectivity and boost tourism the airline will operate two weekly flights on the new route special ceremonies are set to be held in various cities across Pakistan to engage with travel agents and tour operators PIA will also provide details about upcoming international routes PIA officials highlighted travel agents' critical role in ensuring the Baku route's success "The airline is committed to making this new connection commercially viable while also promoting bilateral tourism and trade relations between Pakistan and Azerbaijan," the statement said The announcement comes at a time of renewed optimism for the national carrier Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif hailed PIA's return to profitability after two decades calling it a "major turnaround" for the organisation He also commended Aviation Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif and his team for their leadership its Board of Directors has approved the financial results for 2024 showing an operational profit of Rs3.9 billion and a net profit of Rs2.26 billion — the airline's first profit since PIA - Pakistan International Airlines (PK, Islamabad International) will lose a valuable stream of hard currency after New York Mayor Eric Adams said the city will close its asylum arrival centre and emergency relief shelter at the PIA-owned Roosevelt Hotel The three-year deal was worth USD220 million to the airline which regularly experiences hard currency shortages New York City signed the deal in May 2023 when it was receiving 4,000 immigrants per week The city processed around 75% of those within the hotel Adams said on X this week that the facility would close within "the coming months." PIA has owned the hotel since 2005 Figures associated with the Trump administration have recently criticised using US taxpayer funds to house asylum seekers State-owned PIA owns the hotel through a holding company, PIA Investment Limited. For years, including while the deal with New York City was ongoing, there have been on-again, off-again talks about selling or redeveloping the Roosevelt Hotel Pakistan's then-caretaker government signed a USD7.8 million agreement with a US consortium led by Jones Lang LaSalle Americas to assist with developing or selling the site the government was working on a privatisation plan for PIA and other state-owned entities is continuing the pro-privatisation push promoted by previous administrations and despite the skills and resources Jones Lang LaSalle brings to the table the Roosevelt Hotel has failed to sell or lock in a redevelopment partner ch-aviation has contacted PIA Pakistan International Airlines for comment Your one-stop-shop for ab blocking and malware busting There’s plenty of tough competition in the VPN space for privacy-focused VPNs but PIA’s combination of real-world tested privacy policies and outstanding security tools ensures it continues to distinguish itself from the rest of the pack We’re taking a look at just one of these advanced features today – its built-in ad blocker called MACE and malware in their tracks thanks to a DNS-level blocklist You might wonder why an ad blocker like MACE is necessary when browser-based ad blockers already exist MACE provides an extra layer of defense while taking the strain off your machine and your bandwidth making it the perfect complement to an existing personal device security setup Read on and I’ll explore MACE in detail: how it works Its no-logs policy has been audited several times and tested in court not once MACE is great for keeping ads off your system MACE is Private Internet Access’s integrated ad, tracker, and malware blocker. Unlike browser-based ad blockers which rely on scripts running in your browser to filter content this means that it identifies and blocks requests to known malicious URLs This ensures that unwanted content is blocked before it ever has a chance to reach your device Personalized ads are more than just eerie – they can be downright privacy nightmares. Here's everything you need to know about targeted ads you’re also cutting out a lot of behind-the-scenes tracking that those ads use to record your behavior across multiple sites There’s the added benefit of blocking known malware distribution sites The MACE feature actually violates their rule about apps not interfering with other apps by blocking ads across the entirety of the device PIA continues to host a version of its Android client app on the PIA website which comes with MACE enabled You’ll have to sideload the APK to get it working which requires messing around with a few settings on your Android device but it’s better than not having access to MACE at all To understand how MACE works, you need to know some of the basics of DNS. When you type a URL into your browser, it needs to be translated into an IP address so that a connection can be established with the web server If your device doesn’t already know the IP it queries a DNS server to find the corresponding IP address Domain Name System servers contain a list of IP address associations with domain names these servers are the equivalent of the internet’s address book you’re either connected to your ISP’s DNS servers by default or a large DNS provider like Google or Cloudflare your DNS requests are all directed through one of PIA’s private and encrypted DNS servers instead but for MACE the key one is that every DNS request you make passes through a regularly updated blocklist which checks for known ad networks or malware providers MACE isn’t a comprehensive malware solution on its own and can’t replace an anti-virus engine If the URL matches an entry in the blocklist MACE returns a non-routable IP address instead of the true IP address of the domain This ensures that all the requests to that domain go nowhere There are also issues we’ve found in practice with how quickly MACE is updated. It’s not a dynamic, heuristics-based system in the same way that NordVPN’s malware-blocking solutions are This means that newly created malicious domains are more likely to slip past MACE When we put this to the test for ourselves we found that MACE blocked only two out of 100 fresh phishing URLs provided by OpenPhish We aren’t particularly surprised by these findings but it’s important to remember that MACE isn’t a comprehensive malware solution on its own It can’t replace an anti-virus engine as MACE won’t highlight any malware that’s transferred through methods like email there are very few downsides to implementing it into your security setup alongside other ad-blocking tools Here’s why you want to keep MACE turned on: Actually enabling MACE is a pretty straightforward process: You can also access the MACE setting by clicking the extended drop-down button at the bottom of the client app scrolling down to the “quick settings” panel and clicking the stop-sign icon which represents MACE You will still have to reconnect for it to take effect Play Duration: 15 minutes 10 seconds15m Brought to you by Pia Miranda talked to Saskia Mabin about growing up in Canberra, Greta Scacchi protecting her from Weinstein, winning Australian Survivor, the 25 year anniversary of the film Looking for Alibrandi and not knowing much about tomato day.  The movie Looking for Alibrandi turns 25 today(Supplied by: ABC iView) Download the ABC listen app to text and call your favourite live radio 'Todd has played a pivotal role in driving growth and operational excellence during his time at the company,' according to Pia Pia CEO Gerwai Todd has resigned after about a year with the help desk automation platform provider which will operate under its CEO executive group Todd will continue to serve as CEO of Tampa a scheduling automation tool provider for MSPs that he co-founded in 2020 “Todd has played a pivotal role in driving growth and operational excellence during his time at the company,” according to Pia [RELATED: Here’s How Pia Is Reducing Labor Costs For MSPs Using AI, RPA] Todd told CRN in a LinkedIn message that “the team is doing great work... I’m confident they are in a place where they can continue to build on the success of 2024.” He confirmed his departure in a public LinkedIn post Friday saying that “leading two companies is the hardest thing I’ve ever done in my career,” comparable to “having two families in different houses and different countries.” Todd said that he took the Pia job knowing he’d have to fully leave TimeZest removing myself from a company I was part of founding was a more complicated and longer journey than I anticipated.” Pia’s founding CEO) and my Pia work family,” Todd wrote We did a lot of great work in 2024 and I’m confident the team is setup for more success in 2025 The Pia team is reinventing how an MSP will operate a service desk in the future.” the CEO said “we’ve got a tremendous opportunity in front of us in 2025 to continue to eliminate scheduling ping pong.” The CEO’s departure comes about seven months after Pia channel chief Tim Coach left the vendor Pia said that Todd stepped down effective immediately and that the “parties have agreed it was time for Pia to pursue a dedicated full-time CEO to better meet the needs of the company’s growing customer base” since Todd was sharing his time with Pia and TimeZest Pia thanked Todd for overseeing the vendor’s alignment “around an ambitious roadmap” and the launch of the AITriage help desk ticket offering Todd also grew the company’s customer base and “led the ushering in of new pricing models to help more MSPs embrace Pia’s capabilities.” Along with operating under the CEO executive group Pia will establish a growth advisory committee that will “guide the company’s future direction and maintain continuity as it conducts a comprehensive global search for its next leader,” according to the vendor The vendor’s website shows no executive with the CEO title and with executives including Chief Technology Officer Aron Hardy-Bardsley Chief Information and Security Officer (CISO) Terry Irons and Chief Financial Officer David Apolo retaining their titles According to CRN’s 2024 Channel Chiefs, Pia has been working to “add more qualified partners” and “increase overall percentage of company revenue that comes through the channel.” with an interim team stepping in as the company focuses on growth Jordan Smith AI-led help desk automation platform for managed service providers (MSPs) Pia has announced that Gerwai Todd will be stepping down as CEO Pia will now pursue a full-time CEO to meet its business needs who served as the CEO of both Pia and TimeZest simultaneously The help desk automation platform will operate under its CEO Executive Group while establishing a Growth Advisory Committee to guide Pia’s future direction and maintain continuity as it conducts its CEO search Todd oversaw the alignment of Pia around a roadmap that included AITriage which reduces the time MSPs spend manually processing help desk tickets Todd also ushered in new pricing to assist MSPs in embracing Pia’s capabilities and helped grow the company’s customer base Todd oversaw a recent integration of the two companies to assist MSPs with cutting down ticket resolution time and eliminating scheduling hassles The integration allows MSPs to seamlessly schedule and manage meetings between technicians and end users directly within the ticketing workflow accelerating ticket resolution and improving operational efficiency “This integration makes life easier for technicians and helps them close tickets faster than ever,” Todd said when the integration was announced “By eliminating unnecessary steps and making scheduling more intuitive technicians can focus on resolving the most important issues quickly This streamlining ultimately improves service quality and client satisfaction.” Pia has grown consistently as they help organizations automate their help desk processes with the power of AI Through its aiDesk solution Pia has helped companies with an AI-first approach to boost efficiency through process optimization and frees up time for MSPs to focus on other areas of their business as well as commit more resources to ensure that they’re meeting client needs Pia also recently introduced a new integration gateway feature in a platform release that allows partners to effectively integrate with any tool within their stack that they can gain API access to– which helps partners integrate seamlessly into the Pia platform Further, Pia has added new AI-driven tools to its help desk automation platform in mid-December which helps reduce the time MSPs spend manually processing help desk tickets “MSPs often struggle with repetitive tasks that take attention from high-priority issues,” Todd said “By automating the categorization and initial response to help desk tickets AutoTriage and AutoStart free up technicians to focus on more critical tasks improving both the speed and quality of service.” Help desk software with AI capabilities will continue to be an effective tool for MSPs in 2025. Read more about the best MSP help desk software that helps organizations streamline customer support operations Channel Insider combines news and technology recommendations to keep channel partners and SaaS providers informed on the changing IT landscape These resources provide product comparisons and interviews with subject matter experts to provide vendors with critical information for their operations Property of TechnologyAdvice.© 2025 TechnologyAdvice Advertiser Disclosure: Some of the products that appear on this site are from companies from which TechnologyAdvice receives compensation This compensation may impact how and where products appear on this site including TechnologyAdvice does not include all companies or all types of products available in the marketplace Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application Pia Rieden McConnell passed away September 13th after receiving loving devotion and care from her son Pia also received two years of in-home care from her caregiver Our MSA hospice team provided comfort and care for Pia and the family.  Germany where she acquired an administrative degree and worked with the US Embassy It was here where she met her husband Frank “Poss” McConnell Pia raised four successful children and created a home in the Wadlow Gap area of Gate City Frank “Poss” McConnell; sister Kevin McConnell (Stephanie); son Stephen McConnell; granddaughters The family will receive friends from 6-7 p.m. A full funeral mass will be held at Saint Bernard’s Catholic Church on Sunday An online guest register is available for the McConnell family at www.gatecityfunerals.com.  Gate City Funeral Home is honored to be serving the family of Pia Rieden McConnell Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors I worked with many people with different backgrounds and I love learning about their cultures." I am from Northern Germany and am part of the “Taste The Future – Junior Management Program” at Mondelēz International I am working in Manufacturing & Supply Chain (MSC) Finance for the three chocolate plants in the Germany I started in our business office in Bremen before moving to the south of Germany to work in the Milka chocolate plant in Lörrach including our Milka plant in Bludenz and Toblerone plant in Bern as the plants are within commuting distance of each other How did you join the Taste The Future – Junior Management Program I studied Business Administration at the University of Bremen This is where my career at MDLZ started – I was an Accounting & External Reporting intern so it was an obvious decision to apply for the Taste The Future – Junior Management Program after I finished my studies How has the program supported your career development The program gives you exposure and the responsibility to lead your career It also gives you rotation into 2-3 new roles tailored to your skills and development needs to drive my career in the right direction and make sure I was aware of all the options there are within the company What aspects of the company have you found most supportive or challenging so you need to step out of your comfort zone from time to time Development and change always come with obstacles and each colleague I worked with has always been very supportive It also helps to take full advantage of any mentorship and actively seek opportunities to network within your new environment Building a strong connection with your mentor can provide essential guidance especially when navigating a new business unit or location Be proactive in meeting colleagues from different areas and roles—each connection enriches your understanding of the operation How did you adapt to the cultural differences I would say the cultural difference in location is not that big working with many people from different backgrounds in the plant I learned about some of their 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the perfect place to stay informed and engaged Don't miss out on making your next big career move — sign up today Double your impact with a matched Mother's Day donation A staunch advocate for the innocent and the organization Cohler has helped revolutionize the processing of the thousands of requests for assistance received by the Innocence Project every year 2024) The Innocence Project today announced the election of attorney and philanthropist Pia Cohler to the organization’s Board of Directors Cohler previously practiced corporate law with Skadden Arps She subsequently dedicated herself to pro bono and philanthropic work in the criminal legal system both in the United States and in the United Kingdom Cohler has volunteered at the Innocence Project undertaking comprehensive case reviews for the intake department and vetting each letter the Innocence Project receives to determine if it will be able to provide legal assistance At least one of the requests for representation reviewed by Ms Cohler was accepted by the Innocence Project’s post-conviction litigation department Ms Cohler made a significant gift to the Innocence Project which allowed for investments in staff and technology that streamlined the intake department’s ability to process and respond to requests “I have dreamed of working with the Innocence Project since I first heard about it as a young law student,” Ms Cohler said.”It has been a privilege to work closely with the intake team I look forward to deepening my commitment to protecting the freedom of the wrongly convicted as a board member of the Innocence Project.” The Innocence Project receives an average of 2,000 requests for representation each year and every letter is read and responded to by the intake and evaluation team the intake team was able to significantly reduce the amount of time required to review and respond to these inquiries and identify viable wrongful conviction cases Her support also allowed the team to hire its first investigations attorney Some of the cases being evaluated are decades old and the investigations attorney works to determine whether case evidence still exists or has been lost or destroyed by reaching out to laboratories to see if they are still in possession of items that This role also allowed the Innocence Project to completely revolutionize its work with law firms The organization expanded its partnerships from two firms to 10 during the tenure of this position and was able to develop a process for evaluating requests for representation from both individuals whose innocence can be proven by DNA testing as well as people whose convictions are based on false confessions and other leading causes of wrongful conviction ”Pia has already made extraordinary contributions to the Innocence Project by dedicating her time to reviewing and analyzing requests for representation and providing resources to fill important gaps she observed through her work as a volunteer This is exactly the kind of commitment and strategic vision that will make her a great board member,” said Christina Swarns executive director of the Innocence Project “We are honored to welcome Pia Cohler to the Innocence Project Board of Directors,” said Innocence Project Board Chair Jack Taylor “She has demonstrated a strong commitment to our mission to free the wrongly convicted and prevent wrongful convictions from happening in her work with the intake department We know she will have many more valuable contributions to the organization in the years to come.”   Pia will make an incredibly hard working board member with her deep commitment to The Innocence Project and its vital mission Your submission has been received successfully Please check your connection and try again By 2024-10-29T20:02:00+00:00 Los Angeles-based producer and global sales executive Pia Patatian has launched production sales and financing company Concord Studios on the eve of AFM who most recent served as president of worldwide sales at Arclight Films and SVP of sales at Capstone Pictures secured private backing for her company and plans to bring 12-15 features a year to the global marketplace director-driven films for theatrical audience The inaugural slate is led by Barry Levinson’s JFK conspiracy feature Assassination starring Jessica Chastain Oscar-winner Chastain will portray Dorothy Kilgallen who suspects Lee Harvey Oswald did not act alone in the killing of US president John F Kennedy and uses her fame and influence to find the real killer whose credits include Rain Man and Bugsy will direct from a screenplay by David Mamet. Production is set to begin in early 2025 in Boston Producers are Corey Large and Jason Sosnoff for Baltimore Pictures Patatian and Jordan Nott on board as executive producers “There has been a profound shift in the independent landscape and audiences are looking for new and original movies to enjoy when they choose to go to the cinema,” said Patatian “Drawing from my relationships with filmmakers and creative talent Concord Studios is driven to bring compelling and high-quality content to the big screen.” Patatian led sales at Arclight on Paul Schrader’s Cannes Competition selection Oh and the romantic comedy Under The Stars starring Toni Collette and Andy Garcia At Capstone she handled Kandahar, Fall Silent Night and The Estate and served as executive producer on Abel Ferrara’s Padre Pio and Lionsgate’s Manodrome starring Jesse Eisenberg Her career path includes director of international sales at Blue Box International and director of sales and marketing at Kathy Morgan International She began her career at Universal Pictures in Madrid Bookmark this page to keep track of all the latest festival dates EXCLUSIVE: Film will release in cinemas this summer Warner Bros’ A Minecraft Movie dominated the month with Gaumont’s Once Upon My Mother the top local film Golshifteh Farahani and Mélissa Boros star in Ducournau’s latest feature Bookmark this page and keep track of the latest film release dates in the UK & Ireland Screen International is the essential resource for the international film industry access to the Screen International archive and supplements including Stars of Tomorrow and World of Locations Site powered by Webvision Cloud Special performances from David Foster—who introduced the pair—and Katharine McPhee made the intimate Photo by Mary Kate Steele Photography Mary Kate Steele  Videography and Wedding Content Creation Skylar Ball  Venue The Hermitage Hotel Wedding Planning Linda Cangro of The Rolodex NY/LA; Angelica Diaz of EventWorks New York  Invitations Creative Custom Prints by Tabitha   Event Design and Flowers Casey Sims of Rose Hill Flowers   Officiant Todd Rodarmel Hair Carly Bethel of Vol. II Hair Studio; Eduardo Ponce (touch-ups) Makeup Stephen Moleski Catering Chef Jean-Georges, The Hermitage Hotel   Cake Huey CakesFavors For Cup Sakes Rentals Please Be Seated  Music David Foster; Katharine McPhee; Matt Bloyd & Boh Cooper; 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