WordPress 4.8.3 is now available. This is a security release for all previous versions and we strongly encourage you to update your sites immediately.
WordPress versions 4.8.2 and earlier are affected by an issue where $wpdb->prepare() can create unexpected and unsafe queries leading to potential SQL injection (SQLi). WordPress core is not directly vulnerable to this issue, but we’ve added hardening to prevent plugins and themes from accidentally causing a vulnerability. Reported by Anthony Ferrara.
This release includes a change in behaviour for the esc_sql() function. Most developers will not be affected by this change, you can read more details in the developer note.
Thank you to the reporter of this issue for practicing responsible disclosure.
Download WordPress 4.8.3 or venture over to Dashboard → Updates and simply click “Update Now.” Sites that support automatic background updates are already beginning to update to WordPress 4.8.3.
The release candidate for WordPress 4.9 is now available.
RC means we think we’re done, but with millions of users and thousands of plugins and themes, it’s possible we’ve missed something. We hope to ship WordPress 4.9 on Tuesday, November 14, but we need your help to get there. If you haven’t tested 4.9 yet, now is the time!
To test WordPress 4.9, you can use the WordPress Beta Tester plugin or you can download the release candidate here (zip).
We’ve made almost 30 changes since releasing Beta 4 last week. For more details about what’s new in version 4.9, check out the Beta 1, Beta 2, Beta 3, and Beta 4 blog posts.
Developers, please test your plugins and themes against WordPress 4.9 and update your plugin’s Tested up to version in the readme to 4.9. If you find compatibility problems please be sure to post to the support forums so we can figure those out before the final release — we work hard to avoid breaking things. An in-depth field guide to developer-focused changes is coming soon on the core development blog. In the meantime, you can review the developer notes for 4.9.
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If you think you’ve found a bug, you can post to the Alpha/Beta area in the support forums. We’d love to hear from you! If you’re comfortable writing a reproducible bug report, file one on WordPress Trac, where you can also find a list of known bugs.
This week’s haiku is courtesy of @pento:
this is halloween 
scary, spooky, candy day 
rc1 is sweet 
Thanks for your continued help testing out the latest versions of WordPress.
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October 28, 2017 – By Stephen Andrade
NUTRAFUELS (OTCMKTS:NTFU) had an increase of 257.14% in short interest. NTFU’s SI was 2,500 shares in October as released by FINRA. Its up 257.14% from 700 shares previously. The stock increased 8.08% or $0.01 during the last trading session, reaching $0.135. About 673,887 shares traded or 1211.83% up from the average. NutraFuels Inc (OTCMKTS:NTFU) has 0.00% since October 28, 2016 and is . It has underperformed by 16.70% the SP500.
Tygh Capital Management Inc increased Penn National Gaming (PENN) stake by 8.25% reported in 2017Q2 SEC filing. Tygh Capital Management Inc acquired 21,999 shares as Penn National Gaming (PENN)’s stock rose 37.89%. The Tygh Capital Management Inc holds 288,622 shares with $6.18M value, up from 266,623 last quarter. Penn National Gaming now has $2.33B valuation. The stock increased 3.41% or $0.84 on October 27, reaching $25.5. About 1.84 million shares traded or 84.86% up from the average. Penn National Gaming, Inc (NASDAQ:PENN) has risen 33.06% since October 28, 2016 and is uptrending. It has outperformed by 16.36% the SP500.
Investors sentiment decreased to 1.26 in Q2 2017. Its down 0.06, from 1.32 in 2017Q1. It turned negative, as 24 investors sold PENN shares while 58 reduced holdings. 39 funds opened positions while 64 raised stakes. 84.67 million shares or 4.03% more from 81.39 million shares in 2017Q1 were reported. 600 were reported by Creative Planning. Emerald Advisers Pa has 264,985 shares. Pdts Limited Liability Com has invested 0.15% in Penn National Gaming, Inc (NASDAQ:PENN). Fmr Limited Liability Company reported 0.01% stake. Omers Administration has 29,900 shares. Rhumbline Advisers accumulated 169,387 shares or 0.01% of the stock. Lpl holds 0% or 12,678 shares. Amp Capital Investors Ltd has 0% invested in Penn National Gaming, Inc (NASDAQ:PENN) for 16,400 shares. Gargoyle Investment Advisor Limited Liability Com holds 0.14% or 16,535 shares. The Maryland-based Profund Advsr Ltd Liability has invested 0.01% in Penn National Gaming, Inc (NASDAQ:PENN). Panagora Asset Mngmt Incorporated invested in 3,173 shares. Aperio Group Ltd Llc owns 0% invested in Penn National Gaming, Inc (NASDAQ:PENN) for 10,301 shares. Van Eck Associates Corp has invested 0% in Penn National Gaming, Inc (NASDAQ:PENN). Moreover, Highbridge Capital Mngmt Limited Company has 0% invested in Penn National Gaming, Inc (NASDAQ:PENN) for 11,116 shares. Thrivent Finance For Lutherans holds 49,990 shares or 0% of its portfolio.
Among 10 analysts covering Penn National Gaming (NASDAQ:PENN), 3 have Buy rating, 0 Sell and 7 Hold. Therefore 30% are positive. Penn National Gaming had 23 analyst reports since July 21, 2015 according to SRatingsIntel. The stock has “Outperform” rating by Telsey Advisory Group on Friday, February 5. Deutsche Bank maintained Penn National Gaming, Inc (NASDAQ:PENN) rating on Wednesday, December 7. Deutsche Bank has “Buy” rating and $18 target. The firm earned “Outperform” rating on Friday, October 28 by Telsey Advisory Group. Suntrust Robinson initiated the shares of PENN in report on Friday, February 10 with “Hold” rating. The company was downgraded on Friday, October 27 by Telsey Advisory Group. The stock of Penn National Gaming, Inc (NASDAQ:PENN) has “Neutral” rating given on Thursday, January 5 by JP Morgan. The firm earned “Hold” rating on Friday, February 10 by SunTrust. On Friday, July 29 the stock rating was maintained by Telsey Advisory Group with “Outperform”. The stock of Penn National Gaming, Inc (NASDAQ:PENN) has “Neutral” rating given on Tuesday, January 12 by Bank of America. The firm earned “Equal-Weight” rating on Tuesday, October 24 by Morgan Stanley.
Tygh Capital Management Inc decreased Unit Corp (NYSE:UNT) stake by 48,939 shares to 57,412 valued at $1.08M in 2017Q2. It also reduced Charles River Laboratories (NYSE:CRL) stake by 11,220 shares and now owns 50,567 shares. Pacira Pharmaceuticals Inc (NASDAQ:PCRX) was reduced too.
NutraFuels, Inc. manufactures and distributes oral spray nutritional and dietary products. The company has market cap of $9.92 million. The Company’s oral spray products are designed to provide more absorption than capsules or liquid formulas. It currently has negative earnings. The Company’s products include NutraFuels sleep spray; NutraFuels Energy Spray; NutraFuels Garcinia Cambogia Spray; NutraFuels Headache and Pain Spray, and NutraFuels Hair, Skin and Nails Spray.
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Amnesty International Nigeria has held an outreach to sensitise and empower the public, especially those who have been victims of torture from security operatives, on its effects on the people and on how such victims can seek redress.
Through its Stop Torture Project, Amnesty International Nigeria held the community outreach in Mpape community in Abuja with a panel on reporting torture and seeking justice.
The event which equally featured a drama was equally aimed at “deepening understanding of torture” among the people.
In a statement made available to newsmen by its media manager in Nigeria, Isa Sanusi, Amnesty International also said that the event was attended by leaders of various groups of Mpape community, including a victim of torture who narrated his ordeal to the gathering.
The statement quoted the organisation’s director in Nigeria, Osai Ojigho, as saying “such community outreach programmes will continue to expand ways of addressing torture in Nigeria.”
It said the Project co-ordinator, Onyinye Onyemobi, also said that Stop Torture project implemented across Nigeria is aimed at empowering individuals and communities to deal with and stop torture.
According to the statement, “In the last two-years of this project, Amnesty International and partners have stood between the torturers and the tortured in Nigeria. Through this project, Amnesty International Nigeria and partners have ensured that people who have been detained get to see their families, lawyers and receive medical care.”
It said, “We work with lawyers, community volunteers and paralegals to ensure that victims get help as soon as possible during the crucial first 48 hours after a person’s arrest. From our research, we know that the danger of torture is greatest in first few hours or days of arrest.”
“So, interventions at that early point, creates the chances of stopping the torture, and ensuring the health and well-being of those detained are respected.” said Onyinye Onyemobi, Stop Torture Project Coordinator.”
The statement also said that Amnesty International and its partners in different states have held community dialogues on torture in states like Rivers, Bauchi, Lagos, Plateau, Kaduna and most recently in Onitsha, Anambra state to help communities understand Torture and how to seek redress.
“Amnesty International Nigeria is in Mpape today, to educate and create awareness among community members about the effects of torture on an individual and how torture victims can seek and get help,” said Onyinye Onyemobi.
Article source: https://www.vanguardngr.com/2017/10/amnesty-intl-holds-outreach-to-stop-torture-help-victims-seek-redress/