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Forensic Audio Expert Provides Gunshot Analysis for Journalistic Investigation of the Shooting Death of Al Jazeera Journalist

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Forensic Audio Expert Provides Gunshot Analysis for Journalistic Investigation of the Shooting Death of Al Jazeera Journalist

Published on February 21, 2023

Forensic audio expert provides audio analysis of recorded audio for Washington Post journalistic investigation of the shooting death of Al Jazeera journalist, Shireen Abu Akleh.

The Washington Post called in Steven Beck, forensic audio expert, to analyze audio from the shooting of a journalist last year in the West Bank to gain independent insight into the aspects of the incident.

Steven Beck, founder and principle of Beck Audio Forensics, is a recorded audio expert, specializing in the area of recorded sound of gunshots, gun fire and explosions and examined the audio to estimate the distance of the two groups of shooters involved in the incident.

For 25 years, Shireen Abu Akleh, a Palestinian-American journalist, served as a reporter for the Arabic-language network Al Jazeera. Throughout her career, she gained prominence across the Middle East for her extensive coverage of the Israeli-occupied Palestinian territories.

While reporting on an Israeli military raid on a refugee camp in Jenin, located in the northern occupied West Bank Abu Akleh, was killed by Israeli forces on May 11, 2022. The Washington Post, doing its own investigation called in Steven Beck for the audio to be analyzed by an expert to verify which group was responsible for the shooting.

“By analyzing the time delay between the recorded ballistic shockwaves and the associated muzzle blasts, I was able to estimate the distance between the two groups of shooters. The shooter distance from the gunshot that killed Ms. Abu Akleh corresponded to where a group of Israeli Defense Force soldiers were in the area,” said Beck.

Gunshot sounds captured on recordings typically last for about 1 millisecond and often get distorted by the surrounding environment and the recording equipment. In order to offer a professional analysis of such sounds, it is necessary to possess both a practical understanding of how these factors interact and several years of experience in the field.

When investigating an event, recorded sound can frequently provide valuable information on the sequence of events and the identities involved. For such evidence to be admissible in court, thorough analysis of the recorded sounds is essential, demanding specialized tools, methods, and expertise of a recorded audio expert.

Earlier in 2023, Beck was asked by the Washington Post to also analyze the audio recordings of multiple cell phones that streamed live recordings of the Evin prison riot. From that audio, Beck was able to identify 112 separate gunshots and 2 explosions.

According to Beck, “Forensic gunshot analysis is a specialty under the general topic of forensic audio. In order to identify all types, expert knowledge of sound production, propagation, and recording effects is required in all cases that I work on.”

Beck has served as an expert acoustics consultant for the FBI for 16 years and has 10 years of experience as an audio expert witness, testifying in numerous court cases. Additionally, he has authored many fundamental peer-reviewed papers in the areas of recorded gunshot and voice analysis.

Beck Audio Forensics offers forensic audio service with an expertise in gunshot analysis and expert witness testimony since 2013. Mr. Beck has successfully completed over 30 cases, with a majority of cases involving recorded gunshots.

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Ignite Publishing Company Honors Fallen Employee Dania Zafar With A School Of Hope In Pakistan To Keep Her Legacy Alive

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Ignite Publishing Company Honors Fallen Employee Dania Zafar With A School Of Hope In Pakistan To Keep Her Legacy Alive

Published on March 27, 2023

The entire Ignite family has Dania in their hearts, and it is a profound honor to build something that allows the beauty Dania brought to the world to live on.

It is with heavy hearts that the team at Ignite Publishing, a Canadian-based publishing house, shares that their team member and friend, Dania Zafar, passed away in a tragic fire this past week in Montreal. “Dania was truly family to us, and her passion, ingenuity, compassion, and friendship will be truly missed,” shared Ignite founder JB Owen in a heartfelt statement to their community. “We are proud that Dania has been part of our team for 4 years since Ignite began. Her art and design gifts were instrumental in dozens of our books and magazines. Many of our beautiful creations are because of her artistic vision. Her smiles, soothing presence, and light will always be remembered, and her amazing talent and creativity as a designer will live on through the wonderful projects she created that have impacted many around the globe.”

Dania’s touch was seen in everything Ignite built as a company. She was fundamental in bringing their Ignite Humanity mission to life and intuitive to Ignite literacy and connections worldwide. She spearheaded Ignite Possibilities, a charity initiative to raise funds for schools in Indonesia and Cambodia. She worked hand-in-hand with many of our authors on their journey to bestseller publications. She was an integral part of all that Ignite is, and her impact on countless people cannot truly be measured. We also know that she worked with other amazing initiatives, including working with Discovery Education—which provides curriculum resources for elementary classrooms across the globe. Her impact will forever continue through these amazing projects in which she strove to immerse herself.

To honor the genuine and kind soul Dania was and to ensure her legacy of creativity and kindness is remembered forever, Ignite will be building a school in Pakistan, her home country, in her name. The Dania Zafar School of Hope will be a haven for children who dream big and love the arts. They hope this school will provide comfort to Dania’s family and create a place for them to honor and celebrate her life.

“This school is our way of showing the world just how valued and loved Dania was and always will be.” Owen shared. “She was a truly gifted individual whose calm, joyful, and giving nature will live on through all who cared for her and the countless children who will walk through the halls of her school.”

Many of the team, authors, and friends of Dania still cannot comprehend how such a gift to the world is gone, but they vow to carry Dania’s light with them in creating a place for Dania to be remembered. They send their love, prayers, and compassion to all who knew her. Her friends at Ignite have shared how loved she was by everyone whose life she touched:

“She brought goodwill into all she did, making sure everyone felt cared for and important around her. It is hard to imagine she is gone and not here to share her joyful spirit and peaceful glow. If ever there was a person who cared more than most, it was Dania.” -JB Owen

“Your light and your smile will forever be remembered. I have always admired you and your capacity to see the good in everything, always looking for the positive side, always looking for the best in everything you did. It has been a true honor and a privilege to see your creativity at work, your grace, and your calmness when accepting challenges. I pray for you and your family to find comfort and solace in knowing that your legacy will always stay with us, just like your beautiful smile.” -Carolina Gold.

“Dania’s creativity was outstanding. She was truly talented and a dream to work with. I will forever remember her laughter, humor, and caring. My love and prayers are with her and her family.” -Mimi Safiyah.

“Dania is an incredibly talented soul, and I saw her gifts in every project she touched. I will forever remember how blessed I was to work with Dania and feel comfort when I hold the books she created the covers on.” -Steph Elliot.

“It saddens me that the world has lost such a talented and wonderful person. Her brilliance was so apparent in everything she did, and her serenity and creativity were a blessing to be around. It is not often you get to meet someone so gifted and kind.” – Grace Regan.

To learn more about The Dania Zafar School of Hope, visit https://fundraise.classroomofhope.org/t/daniazafarschoolofhope, and read more about the impact Dania has made on people.

Please reach out to JB Owen, CEO & Founder of Ignite Publishing, for more information and comments.
Phone number: 250-864-3740 – WhatsApp +001-250-864-3740
Email address: jb@iginteyou.life
Exc. Coord of JB Owen: – Carolina@igniteyou.life

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Moerlein Lager House Is Hosting the Arlinghaus Opening Day Home Run Hang Out

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Published on March 26, 2023

Sports Fans, The Moerlein Lager House Is Hosting the Arlinghaus Opening Day Home Run Hang Out On The Schmidlapp Event Lawn & Stage Adjacent To The Banks. Featuring: Chatterbox Jumbo Screen, Awesome DJ Lineup and Mixologist Molly Wellmann Curating Opening Day Cocktails .

Moerlein Lager House, located adjacent to The Banks, is hosting a special event to kick off baseball’s Opening Day celebrations in Cincinnati. “The Arlinghaus Home Run Opening Day Hang Out” will take place on Thursday, March 30th, from noon to 4pm on the Schmidlapp Event Lawn & Stage at Moerlein Lager House, followed by a Reds Opening Day Game Watch Party on a 17′ Jumbo Screen. The event is free and open to the public, so baseball fans and party-goers alike are invited to come out and enjoy the festivities.

The party promises to be an exciting one, with a full lineup of DJs, including DJ Prymtime, DJ Bandcamp, DJ D-Low & Friends, and special guest bartender Molly Wellmann. Pop-up bars throughout the event lawn & stage will be featuring special cocktails from Cincinnati’s greatest mixologist, Molly Wellmann. There will also be special trivia for prizes from Chatterbox Sports, and celebrity appearances throughout the day. Kiss 107.1 JonJon will be broadcasting live for the event, adding to the already high-energy atmosphere.

Moerlein Lager House will be offering food and beverages throughout the event site, including a new Taco and Tequila stand, so guests can enjoy a variety of tasty treats while they take in the festivities.

“The Arlinghaus Home Run Opening Day Hang Out” is brought to you by Arlinghaus Plumbing Heating Air Conditioning, and is also presented by Peoples Mortgage and Metro. The event is supported by Everything Cincy, Moerlein Lager House, C.E.G., Average Joes, and Chatterbox Sports, all of whom have come together to make this celebration possible.

So whether you’re a die-hard Reds fan or just looking for a fun way to kick off the baseball season, come out and join us for “The Arlinghaus Home Run Opening Day Hang Out” at Moerlein Lager House. With great music, delicious food and drinks, and plenty of excitement, it’s sure to be a day to remember.

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Moerlein Lager House
115 Joe Nuxhall Way, Cincinnati, OH 45202
+1-513-421-2337

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Anton Anderson, CEO of Elite Resource Team, Interviewed on the Influential Entrepreneurs Podcast

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Anton Anderson, CEO of Elite Resource Team, Interviewed on the Influential Entrepreneurs Podcast

Published on March 24, 2023

Anton Anderson discusses why financial advisors and CPAs should form “Proactive Planning Teams”

Listen to the interview on the Business Innovators Radio Network:

https://businessinnovatorsradio.com/interview-with-anton-anderson-ceo-of-elite-resource-team/

Financial advisors and CPAs share a common goal: to help their clients build financial security. They can offer a comprehensive approach to achieving this goal by forming a Proactive Planning Team comprised of three main pieces: advisor, CPA, Virtual Family Office (VFO). Financial advisors bring significant expertise in areas such as retirement planning, investments, insurance, and estate planning. CPAs specialize in tax preparation and accounting services, ensuring clients stay compliant with the IRS and make educated decisions. VFOs can significantly increase the breadth and depth of the area of expertise. By combining their knowledge and experience, they provide clients an unmatched planning experience and superior results.

With the ever-changing landscape of taxation laws, compliance requirements, and investment regulations, it’s more important than ever for financial advisors and CPAs to stay up-to-date on the latest developments. Working together, with the support of a trusted VFO, allows them to gain a deeper understanding of the nuances of their client’s situation and develop strategies tailored to their needs. Not only does this help clients achieve better long-term results, but it also provides peace of mind in knowing they’re getting the best advice possible.

Anton explained: “A strong working relationship between financial advisors and CPAs is essential for ensuring clients get the most out of their investments and tax planning strategies. By taking advantage of each other’s knowledge, experience, and services, financial advisors and CPAs can provide their clients with an integrated approach to achieving financial security. Together, they can craft a plan tailored to their client’s needs and goals. This helps clients reach the maximum return on their investments and keep more money in the long run.”

 

 About Anton Anderson

In 2014, Anton started Elite Resource Team with his trusted business partner, Ken Smith. They found enormous success in teaching financial advisors how to meaningfully differentiate themselves by working with CPAs in a proven and efficient system. Elite Resource Team has trained over 1200 advisors in 37 states. Eager to put his areas of interest and expertise to work, Anton divides his time between his work as an Entrepreneur, Consultant, and Thought Leader, with the goal to help business owners and high performers multiply their efforts, and exceed their perceived potential in pursuit of exceptional results.

Learn more: https://www.antonjanderson.com / and https://www.elitert.com/

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