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Last year, our tech reporters looked ahead to developments dealing with anticipatory computing, data breaches and Apple. Now as 2015 ends, they consider what has changed.

Scott Simon talks with Stanford University mathematics professor Keith Devlin, the Weekend Edition "math guy," about how math makes Internet security possible. It's all about encryption.

The Federal Trade Commission will vote Tuesday on whether to issue a final rule banning noncompete agreements. The Biden administration has argued that noncompetes harm workers and stifle competition.

Mark Alan Thallander is a freelance organist and composer best known for his long ministry at the former Crystal Cathedral in Garden Grove. He joined the staff there in 1976 and assisted Robert H. and Arvella Schuller with “Hour of Power” television scripting, service programming and musical guests. During his 18-year tenure at the church, Thallander played at many worship services, weddings, memorial services, seasonal concerts, and recording projects, as well as for “Glory of Christmas” and “Glory of Easter” pageants. He presented 1,000 noon organ recitals for guests touring the cathedral campus. Canadian-born pianist Peter Green received his Master of Music and Doctor of Musical Arts degrees with full scholarship from the University of Southern California under the direction of Stewart Gordon. He is chair of the Visual & Performing Arts Division at Glendale College and director of Music at San Marino Community Church. In 1989, he received first prize in the national piano competition of the Canadian Federation of Music Teachers Associations. His 2008 CD of music for piano, horn, and flute was nominated for a Grammy Award. Green and Thailander recorded a 2017 piano/organ CD together. For more information on the free event, contact Nita Sinaga in the Music Department at dsinaga@callutheran.edu.

Rev. Sherri James is the featured speaker at Unity of Ventura, Sunday, September 4. Services are at 10:00 a.m. at the Santa Paula Room in the Poinsettia Pavilion (3451 Foothill Rd., Ventura). Her topic is: “Fulfilling the Law.”

Rev. Sherri invites us to join her for a powerful conversation on the Universal Force that harmonizes, synthesizes and smooths out everything concerning our lives. Through the discussion we will learn how to awaken more love in our experience with practical, actionable things we can do today.

An ordained minister with the Universal Foundation for Better Living, Rev. Sherri serves as Senior Minister for Understanding Principles in Los Angeles. She is the Founder of The Sherri James Company, home to the Bible Hangout as well as her new course, Manifesting Money. Professionally, Rev. James serves as the Director of Operations for retirement planning firm EFC Wealth Management.

Music during the service will be provided by Smitty and Juljia, Ojai-based artists known for their uplifting sounds and beautiful vocal harmonies. Unity of Ventura celebrates diversity and honors our oneness. All lifestyles, faiths, genders and ethnicities are welcome. Following the service is an informal gathering for coffee/tea/snacks on the Poinsettia Pavilion patio with its panoramic view of the Pacific Ocean.

For more information, contact Jana Rector at 805-794-5787 or go to www.UnityofVentura.org.

The law could have big implications for the Kremlin's war plans in Ukraine, especially as it tries to recruit thousands more troops in anticipation of a Ukrainian counteroffensive.

The nation's for-profit colleges and universities received more than $1 billion in benefits from the Post-Sept. 11 GI Bill in the last year alone. But some say the for-profit schools aren't policed well enough — which creates an opening for abuses — and their dropout rates are too high.

The nation's for-profit colleges and universities received more than $1 billion in benefits from the Post-Sept. 11 GI Bill in the last year alone. But some say the for-profit schools aren't policed well enough — which creates an opening for abuses — and their dropout rates are too high.

To understand labor in America, travel a short section of Interstate 20 through Alabama. Just off this highway, union hopes have been raised, crushed and dragged out for years.