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As supporters of President Donald Trump rallied in front of the Capitol last week and sang the national anthem, a row of men in olive green helmets and bulletproof vests They walked purposefully up the marble stairs in single file, each man holding the collar of the front mans jacket.

The formation, known as Ranger File, is standard operating procedure for a combat team that is stacking to breach a building, instantly recognizable by any US soldier or Marine who served in Iraq and Afghanistan. It was a chilling sign that many in the vanguard of those who broke into the seat of American democracy had military training or they were trained by those who did.

An Associated Press review of public records, social media posts, and videos shows that at least 21 current or former members of the U.S. military or law enforcement have been identified in or near the Capitol riots, with more than a dozen more under investigation, but not yet named. In many cases, those who stormed the Capitol appeared to use tactics, bulletproof vests and technology, such as two-way radio headsets, similar to those of the same police they were fighting.

Local extremism experts have warned for years about the efforts of militants from far right and white supremacist groups to radicalize and recruit people with military and police training, and they say that the insurrection of January 6 that left five dead lived some of the worst fears ever made.

ISIS and al-Qaida would go crazy to have someone with the training and experience of an American military officer, said Michael German, a former FBI agent and a fellow at the Brennan Center for Justice at New York University. These people have training and capabilities that far exceed what any foreign terrorist group can do. Foreign terrorist groups do not have members with badges.

Among the most prominent that emerge is a retired Air Force lieutenant colonel and decorated combat veteran from Texas who was arrested after being photographed in a helmet and body armor on the Senate floor, holding a pair of zip-lock handcuffs.

Other San Diego Air Force veteran She was shot and killed by a Capitol Police officer while trying to break through a barricade near the House chamber. A retired Navy SEAL, one of the armys most elite special warfare operators, posted a video on Facebook about traveling from his Ohio home to the rally and apparently approving the invasion of our building, our home.

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Two cops from a small town in VirginiaBoth former infantrymen were arrested by the FBI after posting a selfie of themselves inside the Capitol, one showing his middle finger at the camera.

It is also under scrutiny an active duty psychological warfare captain from North Carolina who organized three buses full of people heading to Washington for the Save America rally in support of President Trumps false claim that the November elections were stolen from him.

While the Pentagon declined to provide an estimate of how many other active duty military personnel are under investigation, top military leaders were sufficiently concerned prior to the inauguration of the president-elect Joe Biden who issued a very unusual warning to all service members this week that the right to freedom of expression does not give anyone the right to commit acts of violence.

The Chief of the United States Capitol Police was forced to resign after the infraction and several officers have been suspended pending the outcome of investigations into his conduct, including one who posed for a selfie with a troublemaker and another who was seen wearing one of the pro-Trump red caps with the message Make America Great Again.

The AP review of hundreds of videos and photos of the insurrectionary riot shows dozens of people mixed in the crowd who wore military-style gear, including helmets, bulletproof vests, backpacks, and two-way radios. Dozens carried bear spray cans, baseball bats, hockey sticks and pro-Trump flags attached to sturdy poles that were then used to beat up police officers.

Close examination of the group marching up the stairs to help enter the Capitol shows that they wore military-style patches that read MILITIA and OATHKEEPER. Others wore patches and badges representing far-right militant groups, including Proud Boys, Three percenters and several self-styled state militias.

The Oath Keepers, which claims to have as members thousands of current and former law enforcement officers and military veterans, have become a regular fixture in protests and counter-protests across the country, often heavily armed with semi-automatic carbines and tactical shotguns.

Stewart Rhodes, an Army veteran who founded The Oath Keepers in 2009 in reaction to Barack Obamas presidency, had been saying for weeks before the Capitol riots that his group he was preparing for a civil war and he was armed, ready to enter if the president calls us.

Adam Newbold, the retired Lisbon, Ohio Navy SEAL whose military career spanning more than two decades includes multiple combat awards for bravery, said in a Jan.5 Facebook video: We are very prepared, very capable and very skilled patriots ready for a fight.

He later posted a deleted follow-up video after the riot saying he was proud of the assault.

Newbold, 45, did not respond to multiple AP messages, but in an interview with the Task & Purpose website, he denied entering the Capitol. He added that due to the consequences of the videos, he quit a program that helps prepare potential SEAL applicants.

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He Retired Air Force Lieutenant Colonel Larry Rendall Brock Jr., from Texas, was released Thursday after a prosecutor alleged the former fighter pilot had lace-up handcuffs on the Senate floor because he planned to take hostages.

He wants to kidnap, hold, maybe try, maybe execute members of the United States government, Assistant US Attorney Jay Weimer said. His previous experience and training make him even more dangerous.

Army commanders at Fort Bragg in North Carolina are investigating the possible involvement of the Captain Emily Rainey, the psychological operations officer and Afghan war veteran who told the AP that she traveled with 100 other people to Washington to oppose election fraud. She insisted that she acted within Army regulations and that no one from her group entered the Capitol or violated the law.

I was a private citizen and did everything well and within my rights, Rainey said.

Until now, more than 110 people have been arrested on charges related to the riots on Capitol Hill, ranging from curfew violations to federal felony crimes related to theft and possession of weapons.

Brian Harrell, who served as undersecretary for infrastructure protection at the Department of Homeland Security until last year, claimed that it is obviously troublesome when bad extremist actors have military and police records.

Many have specialized training, some have seen combat and almost all have been fed misinformation and propaganda from illegitimate sources, Harrell explained. They are fueled by conspiracy theories, they feel something is being stolen from them and they are not interested in the debate. This is a powder keg cocktail waiting to explode.

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The FBI warns of the possibility of more bloodshed. In an internal bulletin issued Sunday, the office warned about plans for armed protests in all 50 state capitals and in Washington, DC, in the coming weeks.

Meanwhile, the police departments of cities as important as New York, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Houston and Philadelphia they announced that they were investigating whether members of their agencies participated in the riots from the Capitol. The Philadelphia-area transit authority is also investigating whether seven of its police officers who attended Trumps rally in Washington violated any laws.

A Texas sheriff announced last week that he had denounced one of his lieutenants to the FBI after she posted photos of herself on social media with a crowd outside the Capitol. Bexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar said Lt. Roxanne mathai, a 46-year-old jailer, had the right to attend the rally, but is investigating whether she may have violated the law.

One of the posts Mathai shared was a photo that appeared to have been taken on January 6 among the mass of Trump supporters outside the Capitol, with the caption: Im not going to lie. other than my children, this was In fact, the best day of my life. And its not over yet.

A Mathai attorney, mother and longtime San Antonio resident, stated that attended Trumps rally but never entered the Capitol.

In Houston, Police Chief Art Acevedo said an 18-year-old veteran of the department suspected of joining the mob who broke into the Capitol resigned before a disciplinary hearing that was scheduled for Friday.

There is no excuse for criminal activity, especially from a police officer, Acevedo said. I cant tell you how angry I feel at the thought of a police officer and other police officers, thinking that they are going to storm the Capitol.

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Whether you're aspiring to jump into a new field or want to stand out in your current one, it helps to know what employers are actually looking for. Based on the most in-demand roles right now, such as software developers, digital marketers, and project managers, LinkedIn compiled data on the top hard skills managers are currently looking for.

Additionally, LinkedIn examined the broader traits recruiters and hiring managers want to see in applicants, from solid interviewing and communication skills to eye-catching resumes.

To help job seekers gain a competitive edge, LinkedIn is free offering online video courses around the most sought-after career skills through January 31. You don't need a LinkedIn Learning account to access them simply click the link and you should be able to stream the classes.

One thing to note is that you won't be able to receive a certificate of completion at the end you need a LinkedIn Learningsubscription to get one. You can try it out for free for a month (after the trial ends, it costs $29.99/month month-to-month and $19.99/month annually). A full membership gets you unlimited access to all the LinkedIn Learning courses, with no extra charge for professional certificates. You can read a more detailed breakdown of the service here.

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The Covid-19 induced economic crisis has further compounded the problem of unemployment in India. India which was already undergoing a phase of jobless growth has suddenly been pushed into a recession post-Covid.

According to the latest data by the Centre of Monitoring Indian Economy (CMIE), India's unemployment rate jumped to 9.90 per cent in the week ending December 13. This is a 23-week high. It is estimated that around 5.5 lakh jobs were lost in October alone.

Not only have job opportunities shrunk, the nature of jobs has also changed dramatically in the post-Covid world. Greater digitization of work spaces, major shift in buying behaviours and growth of digital services has engendered the need for multiple skills among employees.

From digital product management to data analysis and content marketing, the demand for basic as well as specialised digital skills has surged in recent months.

For thousands of people who lost their jobs or who have entered the job market after completing their education, a post-Covid environment is a difficult space. It is essential therefore that they study the market conditions, analyse the demand and upskill themselves for the current job market.

If you are one of those looking to start a career in a post-Covidenvironment, you may benefit from learning the following:

In a post pandemic world, a bulk of product and service marketing strategies have shifted to the digital mode. Targeted digital marketing strategies backed by effective data analysis isthe need of the hour.

Digital marketing knowledge includes a series of skills including digital business analysis, content marketing, SEO, among others. Increasingly, organizations are looking to hire people who have knowledge of digital marketing skills to help steer the online promotional and sales campaigns.

While many organizations are training and up-skilling their existing workforce in digital marketing skills, others are hiring new talent.

Evidently the demand for online digital marketing courses have surged in recent months. Adding a digital marketing course to your CV can make you extremely relevant to the current job market.

In a digital economy, data analysis is a useful strategy for organizations to better understand their market, predict and plan strategies accordingly.

The reports and predictive analysis prepared by data analysts help drive key decisions in business operations, product development and strategy.

A Data Analyst is another key specialty whose demand has surged in recent times.

Creativity is never out of fashion. It always pays to nurture the creative soul in you. In a crowded market space, an ability to creatively portray or depict your ideas and thoughts can set you significantly apart.

It is important therefore to constantly nurture your creative side. Creative communication skills, creative power point making skills and creative writing skills can help you find your own space in a difficult market.

Use your time to read, learn creative writing skills or photography to give your CV an edge.

Often a skill as elemental as an additional language can make a major difference to your resume. Learning a new language doesnt just add another ability to your skills, it also sharpens your mind and makes it more receptive to new ideas.

But, which language you should learn is also an important determinant. This decision would depend on your core area of work or field. Learn a language that might be useful for you in your field of work.

For example, if your area of work is likely to take you to a European country you must consider learning a European language.

On the other hand, if you are a north Indian looking to start a career down south, you must consider getting a hang of a southern Indian language.

Graphic designing is another key specialty that is high in demand. Graphic designers use visual enhancement softwares such as Illustrator, Photoshop etc. to create visual concepts and layouts that communicate effectively and captivate the viewers.

In an age of infographics and visual appeals, content is no more limited to words. It encompasses an entire array of visual elements, informative figures, charts, statistics etc. Presenting these elements in an aesthetically appealing and creative way is what graphic designers are required to do.

If you have creative bent of mind, undertaking graphic design courses can help you chart a new career trajectory for yourself.

In a fast-changing world, one dimensional skill sets do not suffice anymore. Dynamism, critical thinking and problem-solving ability are key elements for professionals of today.

If you are a wantrepreneur or entrepreneur looking to scale up your business, undertaking a professional business skilling course can help you significantly improve your trade. It can also give the required dynamism to your resume.

Business skill training courses help professionals learn essential financial management, leadership, problem-solving skills, project management and time management skills essential for both entrepreneurs and managers.

- Article by Dr Vivek Bindra, Founder & CEO Bada Business

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The events ofCobraKaiseason 3 will send DanielLaRusso (Ralph Macchio) back to Okinawa, which means that he'll run into some old friends and enemies fromThe Karate Kid Part II.One of these returning characters is his deadly opponent Chozen Toguchi(Yuji Okumoto), which can only mean one thing a rematch of their "fight to the death" from the three-decade-old movie.

In an interview withEntertainment Weekly,Okumoto confirmed that the characters will indeed spend a significant portion of their shared screen time at each other's throats. What's more, it appears that things will be so complex that Macchio wanted to get together with Okumoto a week before the shooting began, just so they could really get on top of their dueling game.

"When we initially [reunited with Macchio] it was via a phone call, and he wanted the two of us to get together to rehearse the fight scene together," Okumoto revealed. "Because we had probably four significant fight scenes in that episode, so he wanted to bring me out about a week early to Atlanta to go over and rehearse the fights which at my age, that's a blessing." In fact,Okumoto even pulled his hamstring while shooting a scene, but he insisted in finishing the fight anyway.

Cobra Kai season 3 arrives on Netflix in January 2021.

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The year 2020 has been momentous for our lives and hence as we usher in a fresh year in 2021, the expectations of IT organisations are very much different from how things have changed incrementally over the past few years.

According to Arun Dinakar Rao, Chief People Officer, Birlasoft, the workplace paradigm has seen a significant shift credit or critique to Covid-19. And this new workplace is there to stay! I believe that we would see more distributed workplaces with virtual teams working with leading-edge collaboration tools, he said.

Organisations would need to sharpen their technology backbone, productivity measurement frameworks and invest in enhanced cybersecurity measures, he said.

For Karthikeyan Natarajan, President & COO, Cyient, the impact of the turbulent 2020 on the management function is about bringing empathy with associates, customers, and at the same time customers looking at partners with similar graphs, and empathy in return.

He further said, I think it (pandemic) tested every walk of life in terms of your ability to make decisions faster, and your ability to use data and guts in a more equitable manner. It also led us to think about how we ensure that you balance the priorities between people and organisation.

Entire concept of performance management is likely to undergo a dynamic shift

With the world moving from a workstation to a WFH station, Ruth Aarthy Asha, Head - Human Resources and Business Partner, Maveric Systems, took the start of the pandemic as a period of great learning.

As we look towards the new year which hopefully will be post-Covid-19 dawn, we have been working towards a newer approach in preparing for the coming year. We continuously focus on the health and wellbeing of our associates, and as a result, looking for implementing workplace policies that will influence these initiatives, Asha said.

Technologies like Cloud, Blockchain, AI/ML will continue to be in demand, however, the ability to be self-directed, contribute via virtual teams and timely investment in physical and emotional wellness while striking a work-life balance will be considered paramount to thrive in these evolving times, he added.

Speaking of the must-have industry skills for 2021, Natarajan from Cyient said it's going to be about full-stack software development, being agile, and automation skills.

You may not see big large projects, but you should be able to really have the skills that can break the large projects into smaller chunks that you can execute in bit sizes. I think that could be a lot more in view in 2021, added Natarajan.

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