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Yahoo
14-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Golden State Welcomes John Young, CFP® of Young Global Wealth Strategies in Boulder, CO
SOUTH COAST METRO, Calif., July 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Golden State is pleased to welcome John Young, CFP®, founder of Young Global Wealth Strategies, Inc. in Boulder, Colorado, as its newest affiliated advisor. John Young will continue operating under his established DBA of Young Global Wealth Strategies, Inc., further aligning with Golden State's mission to support independent advisors who value flexibility, innovation, and client-focused service. This relationship represents a shared commitment to growth, autonomy, and delivering an exceptional experience for clients. John's decision to join Golden State was driven by a desire to increase operational flexibility, broaden access to investment opportunities, and leverage a more robust infrastructure to support his clients. By aligning with Golden State, Young Global Wealth will continue delivering personalized financial strategies while gaining access to enhanced technology, compliance oversight, and back-office support—all critical to scaling a modern advisory practice. John began his career in 1997 and later received his CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® designation to further help individuals, families, and business owners navigate their financial futures. His practice, Young Global Wealth, focuses on holistic wealth management, multi-generational planning, and diversified investment strategies tailored to each client's goals and values. 'John is a dynamic and values-driven advisor who brings energy, vision, and a deep commitment to his clients,' said John Nahas, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Golden State. 'He represents the next generation of forward-thinking advisors who value independence, innovation, and meaningful client relationships. We are proud to welcome John to the Golden State family and look forward to supporting the continued growth of Young Global Wealth.' 1 Golden State remains committed to empowering independent advisors through a collaborative culture, institutional-grade resources, and personalized business support—all designed to help advisors grow sustainable, enduring practices. About Young Global WealthBased in Boulder, CO, Young Global Wealth is an independent financial advisory firm founded by John Young, CFP®. The firm provides comprehensive wealth management and financial planning services with a focus on affluent individuals, entrepreneurs and sports professionals. Its mission is to help clients create lasting financial legacies through disciplined strategies and personal attention. To learn more, visit About Golden State Golden State is a multi-custodial registered investment adviser with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission that is headquartered in South Coast Metro, California, with offices across the country. Through its affiliated companies—Golden State Wealth Management, Golden State Equity Partners, and Golden State Asset Management—the firm empowers independent financial professionals with the tools, technology, and support they need to grow and manage successful practices. Serving over $4 billion in Assets Under Care2, Golden State is committed to creating an atmosphere that benefits both advisors and their investors. For more information, visit 1 This is an unpaid testimonial from an actual employee and/or client of Golden State. 2 Source: SEC filing as of March 31, 2025; Golden State. Advisory services may be offered through Golden State Wealth Management ("GSWM"), Golden State Equity Partners ("GSEP"), and Golden State Asset Management ("GSAM"), collectively referred to as "Golden State." All firms are registered investment advisers with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Registration as an investment adviser does not imply a particular level of skill or training. For information pertaining to the registration status of our firm, you may refer to the Investment Adviser Public Disclosure website Media Contact:Jennifer in to access your portfolio
Glasgow Times
10-07-2025
- Health
- Glasgow Times
Glasgow dad's tragic death after 'routine drug' reaction
John Young suffered from rheumatoid and osteoarthritis for 20 years before undergoing a successful surgery at University Hospital Hairmyres, where he was given six blood-thinning Clexane injections to prevent clots. Despite his family raising concerns with medics that the 59-year-old was struggling with his mobility and still appeared medically unwell, they say he was discharged and told to continue taking the medication to prevent DVTs. Just days later, John collapsed at home and was rushed by ambulance to A&E at University Hospital Wishaw, where medics administered a powerful dose of anticoagulant Heparin to flush out clots in his lungs and aortic valve. John with his grandkids (Image: supplied) He was then transferred to a cardiovascular consultant back at Hairmyres, where it is claimed the drug was given again for around five hours. The family say doctors then realised that it was causing damage to his organs. Daughter Candice Coleman, 33, told how they had to watch helplessly for four days as her dad died an agonising slow death. Speaking exclusively to the Glasgow Times, she said: 'My dad passed in the most horrendous way, screaming out in pain because of heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT). 'There was no 4T screening carried out to determine if he might suffer a reaction, so by the time doctors realised what was wrong, severe damage had already been done. Instead of stopping clots from forming, the medication caused more to form on his lungs and in the aortic valve. His legs turned purple and his kidney function plummeted, along with his platelets. His body started shutting down right in front of us. 'Dad was moved to intensive care and the consultants were very honest, telling us they had never seen this happen at any point in their careers. They told us the best-case scenario would see his legs amputated and the worst was that he wouldn't survive. John in ICU (Image: supplied) 'For four days we had to just sit and watch him suffer. It was beyond heartbreaking - and then we were told there was nothing more they were able to do.' John was put on end-of-life care to make him comfortable and the family could only sit and hold his hand as he passed away on June 21. John's feet due to blood clots (Image: supplied) Candice said: 'He waited five years for a hip replacement that ultimately cost him his life. 'The surgery itself went well, we had no idea that blood thinning medication could cause vital organs to stop working. I feel I've been robbed of my dad, and that's why we want 4T screening introduced across the NHS to ensure this does not happen to anyone else. 'This procedure is carried out in America before these drugs are administered, so why not here? It could have saved my dad's life if it was standard practice across Scotland's health boards.' 'That is what we will now be campaigning for in my dad's memory.' John Young was a proud family man (Image: supplied) John, who was raised in Barrowfield in the East End of Glasgow before moving to Holytown for the last 25 years, was a devoted husband to wife Jacqueline, dad to Candice and brother Ryan, 29, as well as a proud grandfather to Amiee 16, Blake, eight, and seven-year-old Anna. READ NEXT: Glasgow man faced sleeping rough until charity 'saved him' He worked for 30 years with meat manufacturers Calder Millerfield in Dalmarnock before being medically retired. Candice said: 'He was a real family man and would do anything to help others. He was the best father and grandad and knowing that he's gone now through no fault of his own is absolutely devastating.' The family is demanding answers from health board chiefs. John Young (Image: supplied) Candice added: 'We want justice and we want a proper explanation as to how this was allowed to happen. 'Our dad's life mattered and we are now taking legal steps to ensure no one else goes through the heartbreak we have had to endure. We thought my dad would be enjoying life after getting a new hip, but instead he's been cruelly robbed of his future because of a recognised, albeit rare, complication." The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service told the Glasgow Times that they are now investigating the circumstances surrounding John's death. NHS Lanarkshire is also carrying out a detailed review into his care. Candice added: 'We welcome the investigation and hope this prevents this from happening again, but it won't bring back my dad. We miss him so much – you never expect a nightmare like this to happen to your own family.' A COPFS spokesperson said: "The Procurator Fiscal has received a report on the death of a 59-year-old man in East Kilbride on 21 June 2025. "An investigation is ongoing and any significant developments will be shared with the family of Mr Young.' Russell Coulthard, director of acute services at NHS Lanarkshire, added: 'Although we are unable to comment on the details of this individual case just now, our thoughts and sympathies are with the family at this tragic time. 'NHS Lanarkshire will undertake a review of this patient's death and our senior clinicians have already had extensive conversations with the family. We will continue to liaise directly with them.' Candice has also written to the makers of the medication, Sanofi, to make them aware of what happened when the drug was given to her dad. In a letter back, the company passed on their condolences and said the case had been forwarded to its pharmacovigilance department, which monitors all reports of adverse effects associated with its medicines. Candice said: "We want change. We want proper testing. We don't want this to happen to anyone else."
Yahoo
06-07-2025
- Science
- Yahoo
NASA Wasn't Happy When Astronaut John Young Smuggled This Food Into Space
On March 23, 1965, NASA launched astronauts Virgil "Gus" Grissom and John Young into orbit on the Gemini III mission. The launch was the result of countless hours of preparation and research, and, of course, millions upon millions of dollars. Every detail of the mission was meticulously planned, including approved foods that could be eaten once up and out of the atmosphere. NASA didn't send many provisions on the mission (it was less than five hours long). In fact, there were only rations for Young. Young took it upon himself to smuggle in a meal for Grissom, one he knew that Grissom enjoyed. The sneaky astronaut tucked a corned beef sandwich on rye bread into his spacesuit without informing NASA, a move which the space giant (and Congress) wasn't happy about once the secret was uncovered. Once the astronauts were in orbit, Young passed the sandwich to his commander, who ate some of the sandwich but hid the remainder in his own pocket. It's unclear when NASA found out about the unapproved food, but the two rule-breakers were disciplined by their employer once the beef was out of the bag. The event even appears in the Guinness Book of World Records as the first food smuggled into space, further cementing the exchange in history. The sandwich (or rather, a replica caked in resin) and the incident is memorialized at the Grissom Memorial Museum in Mitchell, Indiana. You may be wondering what the big deal is. The fact is, any foods allowed to go out of this world are thoroughly vetted because certain items can be downright dangerous for either the astronauts or the spacecraft itself. Read more: Once Popular Sandwiches People Don't Eat Anymore Space food and menu planning are an important part of any space mission. Not only do the nutritional and caloric needs of the astronauts need to be taken into account, but logistics as well. For example, there's limited storage space. If a food is too bulky, it might get banned to prioritize smaller, more calorie-dense items. The lack of gravity is another factor, as is any mess potential. In fact, mess is precisely why bread is on NASA's list of banned foods. Bread crumbs will begin to float in the absence of gravity and could potentially end up in an astronaut's eye or in important equipment. Tortillas are NASA's preferred type of grain. For similar reasons, salt and pepper are also not allowed in space, but that doesn't mean space food must be bland. Liquid seasonings have been developed for astronauts to use. Carbonated drinks like sodas stay on earth. In space, the carbon dioxide (bubbles) in these beverages don't rise up and out of the liquid. If a person were to drink one in orbit, they'd be ingesting more carbonation than they would if they were drinking one on earth. This can cause stomach aches. Space food has come a long way since the first Mercury missions, where food was largely freeze-dried, unappetizing, and packaged in aluminum tubes. As space exploration has evolved, so has the menu for astronauts. It's unclear whether corned beef (which isn't the same as pastrami) on tortillas is allowed to go to infinity and beyond, but we do know that bacon already made it to the moon with NASA's approval. For more food and drink goodness, join The Takeout's newsletter. Get taste tests, food & drink news, deals from your favorite chains, recipes, cooking tips, and more! Read the original article on The Takeout.
The Hill
05-07-2025
- The Hill
Are you susceptible to a ‘social engineering' attack?
(NEXSTAR) – The Federal Bureau of Investigations on Friday issued an alert concerning Scattered Spider, a cybercriminal organization currently targeting the airline industry. The group, which is also said to be behind cyberattacks on multiple Las Vegas casinos in 2023, is said to rely heavily on 'social engineering' techniques for its attacks, a tactic used to gain trust with victims. 'In a social engineering attack, an attacker uses human interaction (social skills) to obtain or compromise information about an organization or its computer systems,' the Homeland Security Department's Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) explains of these types of scams. Attackers may then use that information to pose as a trusted figure working at, or with, the victim's company in order to gain access, CISA says. Specific examples of Scattered Spider's social engineering tactics include 'impersonating employees or contractors to deceive IT help desks into granting access,' or 'convincing help desk services to add unauthorized [multi-factor identification] devices to compromised accounts,' according to the FBI. But social engineering can take many forms — and target everyday individuals, rather than just corporations. 'Typically, the elderly are the most vulnerable to social engineering, but they're not the only victims,' said John Young, a cybersecurity expert and the COO of encryption company Quantum eMotion America. 'Lonely people fall prey to romance scams; those who want instant gratification are vulnerable to get-rich-quick ploys; and otherwise savvy people who have a fear of missing out can get taken by investment scams.' These types of attacks are also incredibly common. Scammers often contact potential victims through emails and texts (aka phishing and smishing scams) or sometimes over the phone, perhaps posing as a bank or an e-commerce company, and asking the victim to verify their personal information or account passwords. Joseph Steinberg, a cybersecurity expert and the author of 'Cybersecurity for Dummies,' says these attacks exploit a weakness in the human brain. 'We're not wired to perceive threats from far away. … To survive, for most of history, we didn't have to worry about threats from someone invisible, 3,000 miles away,' Steinberg told Nexstar. 'But people have a tendency to trust technology more than other people,' he added. 'If I walk up to you in the street, and I told you your banker told me you need to reset your password, you'd never trust me. But if you get an email from what looks like [a bank]? That could be different.' It's also getting harder and harder to differentiate social engineering attacks from legitimate interactions. Artificial intelligence has made it easier for hackers to both gather information on targets and carry out the attacks, as noted by the cybersecurity teams at such organizations as CrowdStrike, IBM and Yale University. AI can even make it possible for bad actors to create deepfakes (i.e., synthetic photos, video or audio clips that appear nearly indistinguishable from authentic ones) to try and trick victims. Steinberg says he's seen this tactic demonstrated over the phone, with scammers using deepfake audio to mimic the voice of a victim's loved one asking for money or sensitive information. 'Every time I've seen it demonstrated it works,' he said. 'The AIs are that good.' CISA offers a number of tips for preventing the likelihood of becoming a victim of social engineering attacks, including limiting the amount of personal information you share online, or contacting a bank/company directly (using a phone number provided by the company's official channels) after getting a suspicious email or text, to verify its authenticity. Now that AI is in the mix, Steinberg also suggests coming up with a plan to verify the identity of their own family members — and most importantly their children — if they get a suspicious call from a person claiming to be a loved one. 'I'm … going to ask them some piece of information that only my child would know,' Steinberg said. By understanding these tools, the likelihood of becoming a victim is at least minimized, if never completely eliminated. 'The most important thing is to internalize the fact that you're a target,' Steinberg said. 'If you believe that people may be trying to scam you, you just behave differently.' Young, too, said a skeptical mindset is especially helpful for the vulnerable populations to adopt. 'I teach volunteer classes for AARP to older citizens, and when I explain that in the old days scammers were known as con artists, something clicks for them,' he said. 'It's true; the scammers of today are just another name for con artists who have been using persuasion and their social engineering skills since the beginning of time.'
Indian Express
28-06-2025
- Science
- Indian Express
From Orbiter Columbia to Discovery: Here are the top 5 biggest space shuttles
The Space Shuttle, as National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) describes, represented an 'entirely new generation of space vehicle,' the world's first reusable spacecraft, which were 'launched like a rocket, maneuvered in Earth's orbit like a spacecraft and landed like an airplane.' There are about three Space Shuttle orbiters currently in operation – Discovery, Atlantis and Endeavour, which are all designed to fly at least 100 missions, NASA stated on its website. As India takes a step ahead in its space program, with Shubhanshu Shukla heading to the International Space Station (ISS) under the Axiom-4 mission this week, we take a look at the top five biggest space shuttles operated from all corners of the world: Orbiter Enterprise An early Space Shuttle Orbiter, the Enterprise, never flew in space but was 'used for approach and landing tests at the Dryden Flight Research Center and several launch pad studies in the late 1970s,' according to the website. Orbiter Columbia America's first reusable Space Shuttle, Columbia was launched for the first time with NASA astronauts John Young and Bob Crippen aboard on April 12, 1981. The space shuttle continued the heritage of intrepid exploration, becoming one of groundbreaking scientific research and notable 'firsts' in space flight, as per NASA. Commander John Young even called the flight 'something just short of a miracle.' It was delivered to NASA's Kennedy Space Center, Florida, in March 1979. One of its crowning moments remain the deployment of the gleaming Chandra X-ray Observatory in July 1999, which specialized in viewing deep space objects and finding the answers to astronomy's most fundamental questions. However, it had some limitations. The heaviest of NASA's orbiters, Columbia weighed too much and lacked the necessary equipment to assist with the assembly of the ISS. Moreover, Columbia and its crew were tragically lost during STS-107 in 2003 after a small portion of foam broke away from the external fuel tank and hit the orbiter's left wing, NASA noted. The consequential damage created a hole in the wing's leading edge, causing the vehicle to break apart during re-entry to Earth's atmosphere. Orbiter Challenger Next in line is the Orbiter Challenger, which was built to serve as a test vehicle for the Space Shuttle program. Being the second orbiter to join NASA's Space Shuttle fleet, OV-099 arrived at NASA's KSC in Florida in July 1982, bearing the name 'Challenger.' Launched on her maiden voyage on April 4, 1983, Challenger saw the deployment of the first satellite in the Tracking and Data Relay System constellation, besides other scientific experiments and satellite deployments. Challenger's service to America's space program ended in tragedy on January 28, 1986 when just 73 seconds into the mission STS 51-L, a booster failure caused an explosion that resulted in the loss of seven astronauts, as well as the vehicle, the official website of NASA noted. Orbiter Discovery Discovery (OV-103) was NASA's third space shuttle orbiter to join the fleet, arriving for the first time at the KSC in Florida in November 1983. Since its inaugural flight in 1984, Discovery has completed more than 30 successful missions, surpassing the number of flights made by any other orbiter in NASA's fleet. It has carried 'satellites aloft, ferried modules and crew to the International Space Station, and provided the setting for countless scientific experiments,' as the NASA states. This Orbiter clearly benefited from the lessons learned during the construction and testing of Enterprise, Columbia and Challenger, such that at rollout, its weight was about 6,870 pounds less than Columbia. Orbiter Atlantis Another Orbiter which learnt its lessons from Enterprise, Columbia and Challenger was the Atlantis (OV-104), whose construction was completed in about half the time in man-hours spent on Columbia. Nearly 3.5 tons lighter than Columbia, the orbiter arrived at NASA's KSC on April 9, 1985, NASA mentioned. Atlantis served as the on-orbit launch site for various noteworthy spacecraft, including planetary probes Magellan and Galileo, as well as pioneered the Shuttle-Mir missions, flying the first seven missions to dock with the Russian space station, NASA highlighted. It has also delivered several vital components to the ISS in the recent years. Orbiter Endeavour Authorized as a replacement for the Space Shuttle orbiter Challenger, Endeavour (OV-105) arrived at the KSC's Shuttle Landing Facility on May 7, 1991. One of the space shuttle's primary assignments was to capture INTELSAT VI, an orbiting, but non-functioning, communications satellite, and replace its rocket motor. After numerous attempts, the satellite was finally captured for repair. 'An unprecedented three-person spacewalk took place after the procedure was evaluated by the astronauts and ground team,' NASA states. The crew onboard also conducted medical tests assessing the human body's performance in microgravity. It was the first time when four spacewalks were conducted on a Space Shuttle mission, with one of them being the longest in space history, lasting more than eight hours. NASA underlines, 'OV-105 became the first Space Shuttle orbiter to use a drag chute during a landing — only one of many technical improvements made to Endeavour.'
