text: Joker isn’t anything new with it contaminating apps on Google’s Play Store in the past. However, this is the very first time that it’s been found on Huawei’s platform.Explaining more, Doctor Web’s research study group said:”Android.Joker is relatively old malware household understood since the fall of 2019. Medical professional Web malware experts come across brand-new versions and adjustments of these trojans practically daily. They were previously seen most frequently on the main Android app shop– Google Play. The opponents, however, have actually obviously decided to expand the scale of their activity and shift their attention to alternative brochures supported by major gamers on the mobile phone market.” All of the upseting apps have now been gotten rid of from the Huawei AppGallery with the company validating that,” After receiving an alert from Doctor Web, Huawei hid the trojans in the AppGallery store to secure users. The company will perform an extra investigation to minimize the threats of such apps appearing in the future”.


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According to an AppleInsider report, an analyst by the name of Brian White (Ticonderoga Securities) believes that the iPhone 5 could still launch in June/July. This corroborate with earlier report that the iPhone 5 is slated to be announced in the 4th week of June this year.
Previously, industry sources claimed that the iPhone 5 would only be unveiled later in Fall, but today’s speculation is that Apple is keeping its iPhone 5 plans under lock & key to prevent a falloff in demand for the existing model, namely the iPhone 4.
“Apple is keeping its iPhone 5 cards extra close to the vest on this launch to avoid a falloff in iPhone 4 demand ahead of a refresh, especially given the February launch of the CDMA iPhone 4 with Verizon.”
Many believe that unlike the tablet market Apple is losing its lead in the smartphone battle and cannot afford to delay the launch of a new device.

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Secure Logic’s chief executive Santosh Devaraj is calling on the government to introduce regulation or else Australia risks falling behind other nations.
“Connected devices have a huge role to play in society, but this shouldn’t come at the cost of our privacy and personal information.
“The vast majority of people are not aware of the significant risks posed by unsecured IoT devices, and government and the cyber security industry must work together to empower Australians to take more control of their data security,” Mr Devaraj said.
The Internet of Things is the concept of devices having an ability to connect to the internet and to other machines.
Everyday products like coffee machines, TVs, fridges can be part of IoT as long as they have an ability to connect and disconnect from the internet.
A report from analyst firm Gartner said that by 2020, there will over 26 billion devices connected worldwide with IoT security spending to reach $2.45 billion in the same year.
Gartner’s research director Ruggero Contu said that regulatory compliance would be the prime influence for IoT uptake.
“Industries having to comply with regulations and guidelines aimed at improving critical infrastructure protection (CIP) are being compelled to increase their focus on security as a result of IoT permeating the industrial world,” he said.
Australia currently does not have any IoT regulation and Mr Devaraj said the government needed to follow California and the UK’s lead and protect Australians data.
Mr Devaraj said Secure Logic had noted a 600 per cent increase in IoT related attacks in the past 12 months and was calling on the government to introduce mandated password protection.
“At the top of the government’s list should be mandated password protection. Too often manufacturers are letting customers use a blanket password which is easily side-stepped by hackers,” he said.
Mr Davaraj was also calling on the government to introduce a mandated process for software updates and a nationwide program to educate people about online security.
“There is also work to do in terms of manufacturers monitoring for risks and issuing software updates to better protect customers. If the proper investment is made in the product development phase, security can be managed without a detrimental impact on cost or customer experience,” said Mr Devaraj.
Mr Devaraj said the regulation would be a focal point for corporations in the years ahead and Secure Logic would be engaging with cyber security organisations to build support around the measures.


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Land Rover – the luxury car maker and very popular for its Range Rover, the company started its operation in 1970 and the company is celebrating its 50 years anniversary this year. and the company has announced the new range of its luxury SUV for 2021 and that is coming with visual changes along with a biggest change in the internal of the coming vehicles and that will be the new 3.0 litre 6 cylinder ingenium diesel engines.
The latest models of the company will come with the trendy as well as the popular designing setup which is familiar to all the fans and automobile lovers, as the company will continue to feature the clamshell bonnet, floating roof along with the Trademark vent at the front side.
Having said that, the company also offers the special edition this year to celebrate the 50 years of its existence. So, without making any further delay let’s dive into the article to check out the complete details of the latest lineup.
Speaking about the special edition models of the latest Range Rover 2021, the very first special edition is dubbed as the Range Rover Fifty, and the same comes with an homage to the first model of the company. The automobile maker will sell only 1,970 units of the Range Rover Fifty.
That said, the Range Rover Fifty special edition will join with the Westminster and Westminster Black editions, while the exclusive SVAutobiography Dynamic Black is also new to the line-up.
Regarding the other highlighting features of the latest Range Rover 2021, it supports Apple CarPlay and Android Auto along with eight 4G Wi-Fi connections. The latest models will feature the lane departure warning, emergency braking, and cruise control with speed limiter as standard fitment.
The new Range Rover 2021 also features cabin air ionisation with PM2.5 filters, along with the three-zone ambient lighting with 10 colour options, and the Terrain-2 response system with seven driving modes.
Under the hood, the Range Rover 2021 will be powered by seven engine options and that includes three new Ingenium diesel engines and three petrol engines along with a 2.0-litre PHEV unit.
So what are your thoughts on the latest Range Rover 2021? Do let us know your thoughts in the comments section below and stay tuned with us for more interesting news from the world of automobiles at your fingertips.
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PayPal was acquired by eBay in its early days in 2002, and the two firms have worked in partnership ever since.
The changes mean that while eBay buyers can still pay with PayPal, sellers will be paid straight into their bank accounts.
But some sellers have threatened to stop using the service over the move.
EBay’s forums have several posts from sellers who say they are reluctant to use the new system and give eBay direct debit access to their personal bank accounts.
But the new terms, effective from 1 June, say the new “managed payments” system is compulsory, and the company has the power to limit or remove listings from sellers who refuse to use it.
The company says the new system is simpler, convenient, and gives buyers more payment options – and the rollout will be gradual.
It marks a significant change in an almost two-decade partnership with PayPal, which split from eBay in 2015.
The managed payments system means that PayPal fees will no longer be added to the process, though eBay has made its own fees slightly higher.
But the company claims most people will pay the same as – or less than – before.
The new system is 12.8% of the final amount including delivery, plus 30p in the UK ($0.30 in the US). The old system was 10% for eBay, plus PayPal’s fees, plus 30p. The difference favours the new system to the tune of pennies for most transactions.
The move also means that buyers will automatically have access to every payment option available – including credit and debit cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal, and PayPal Credit.
However, payments will now take two working days to be transferred, while PayPal was usually on the same day.
The feature has been rolled out since about 2018, an eBay spokesperson said – with business sellers moving first. An estimated four million sellers are already using it.
The deadlines for all users are phased – so while many sellers are required to move to the new system from 1 June, others will receive a message from eBay in the coming weeks and months.
What’s the problem?
The terms and conditions make using the new system mandatory.
In part, the reluctance is because eBay has a strong reputation for protecting buyers – sometimes at the expense of sellers. Some unscrupulous fraudsters have been known to buy a product on eBay, swap it for a damaged or different item, and return the package demanding a refund.
Some sellers believe eBay regularly sides with the buyer in such cases – and fear that refunds would be taken out of their bank accounts under the new system.
Late last year, ahead of the impending change, another forum user wrote: “They are so heavily biased in the buyer’s favour… I am simply not prepared to switch to this new [system] and give eBay direct access to my bank account.”
EBay, for its part, says the direct debit scheme adheres to the same rules any other direct debit, such as a phone bill. That means customers will have advance notice of how much is being taken out, and any incorrect or fraudulent payments should be refunded.
Other users were confused by the switching process requiring them to enter their online banking usernames or passwords. But those credentials are only used by the bank. The company says it does not have any actual direct access to sellers’ bank accounts.


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Shares of Hong Kong-based cryptocurrency corporation Diginex (NASDAQ: EQOS) popped by as considerably as 18% at one particular level Monday early morning for no obvious explanation other than a couple of items of optimistic information for the broader crypto room.
Following weeks of serious volatility and an total sharp fall in selling prices, cryptocurrencies received some fantastic information Monday when Elon Musk announced that Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) would commence accepting Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) once again — the moment the substantial operators who mine the tokens prove that they are shifting to bigger use of clean strength resources.
In February, Tesla procured $1.5 billion worthy of of Bitcoin and stated it would start accepting the electronic forex as payment for its electric automobiles. But Musk reversed course on that in Might owing to his worries about the high electric power costs of mining Bitcoin, and the simple fact that those people mining operations have mostly been driven by greatly carbon-emitting electrical power resources this sort of as coal.
An additional billionaire, hedge fund manager Paul Tudor Jones, also gave Bitcoin a awesome endorsement Monday.
“I like Bitcoin as a portfolio diversifier,” Tudor Jones stated all through an interview on CNBC. “Everyone asks me what should really I do with my Bitcoin? The only point I know for specified, I want 5% in gold, 5% in bitcoin, 5% in hard cash, 5% in commodities.
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Diginex has been unstable, and as of 11:31 a.m. EDT, had provided back most of its large pop, only buying and selling about 2.3% better on the day.
The enterprise has been a hard one to figure out. On one particular hand, the firm Iceberg Study in April issued a limited report on Diginex, citing “red flags” and an unreliable transaction heritage. But soon right after that, Diginex noted record volume on its buying and selling system.
Diginex inventory is up about 32% in the past six months and the figures appear promising. It could be a superior possibility, but I would take a really hard glance at the Iceberg Investigation quick report’s promises and make confident the fundamental organization justifies its valuation in advance of investing.
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You've heard of the internet of things. But what about computers that aren't things at all?
Letters about the new rules have been sent out to known drone operators in the area.
Christchurch brothers are making real waves in the world of augmented reality.
Drones have long been used to take aerial photos, but now you can get one that follows you around.
It's too premature to declare the Apple Watch a knockout or a failure.
Did you know Microsoft makes smartphones? It does. But it shouldn't anymore.
iPhones and iPads are only expected to last three years, according to information from Apple.
Meet the adaptable sofa that can be controlled by phone and will move itself when it gets bored.
Our ability to innovate is the driver of human progress. But sometimes, we get a bit carried away.
Privacy looms as the major roadblock in a crack down on rogue texters behind the wheel.
A new video showing a man flying a hoverboard looks like a scene featuring the Green Goblin.
Will loyal fans of e-books be willing to pay tablet prices for dedicated e-readers? Amazon is about to find out.
Professional hackers came up with a way to beat Apple's pin-code software - and it only works on a small number of iPhones.
Unique wireless safety brake lighting system for motorcyclists developed after inventor witnessed a bad accident nearly 20 years ago.
Designing a flagship smartphone to take on Apple, LG and Samsung is no easy task.
HTC is promising a better camera as it unveils its latest flagship phone, the HTC 10.
Huawei has launched a new version of its flagship P9 smartphone.
Are smartphones set to further shake up the world of photography?
Putting brains in a device that most people replace only every five years isn't the brightest idea.
It would be the eighth generation of a product that helped launch a massive market for electronic books.
In its first-generation state, is Microsoft's HoloLens worth the hype?
Pat Pilcher finds out if Amazon's digital assistant can understand our Kiwi accent.
Apple's latest iPad goes on sale in New Zealand on Friday.
People who pre-ordered the virtual reality headset will start receiving them in the next few weeks.
If you've been clinging on to your old 4-inch iPhone you may be tempted by Apple's latest device.
Chromecast is a great way of getting content from your phone to TV but it has one flaw.
Even if you only occasionally want to cast music, then $69 is a good price for a simple, but effective device.
Apple has all but admitted its premium, large-screen tablet didn't work.
If you prefer small iPhones, then you now have more options that ever.
Apple wants to sell millions more units - so isn't its eco-pitch a bit rich?


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The highly anticipated Shadow Warrior 3 from developer Flying Hog Studios and publisher Devolver Digital is set to come out sometime this year, and we’ve gotten to see just a tiny bit more of the game with the latest gameplay trailer.
The trailer reveals a new level from Shadow Warrior 3 called Motoko’s Thunderdome and unveils a new grenade launcher weapon and Motoko’s Thunder ability. You can watch the trailer here:
The grenade launcher is a new addition to the wide arsenal available in Shadow Warrior 3. The trailer also shows that you won’t be fighting alone in this particular mission: Motoko will be assisting you by shocking your enemies with deadly lightning bolts.
This sneak peek is the third one we’ve gotten since the beginning of the month, with the previously revealed That Damn Dam mission and the Doomsday Device mission. There’s still no word on an official release date, though that announcement could potentially be right around the corner with E3 2021 and the Summer Game Fest coming up.
Shadow Warrior 2 released five years ago for PC and in 2017 for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. It currently holds a “Very Positive” rating on Steam with more than 14,000 reviews.


text: The use of real fur in fashion has long been recognized as unethical, especially when the fur comes from animals who are bred in small cages, tortured, or skinned alive. Animal rights groups and activists have been pushing for an end to the use of real fur in fashion for decades, and it seems to be making a difference finally. Over the past couple of years, major fashion houses like Gucci, Versace, Michael Kors, and DVF have announced they are going “fur-free”, opting to use faux (fake) fur instead. Unfortunately, what is ethical in fashion does not always match what is best for the environment. One of the biggest pro-fur arguments is that real fur is a natural material and will, therefore, biodegrade better than synthetic materials like polyester — the most common plastic used for faux furs. This stance has raised an interesting question, which is more environmentally sustainable: real fur or faux fur?


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This month synonymous for discount sales
The month that draws the attention of keen shoppers and enthusiastic retailers is ‘Aadi’ or ‘Aashadam’. As the period is considered inauspicious traditionally no new purchases were made, but today this month has become synonymous with discount sales and shoppers from traditional families go bargain hunting.
From clothes to mobile outlets, shoe stores to accessory shops and furniture showrooms, the city has come alive this July with retailers wooing the shoppers with irresistible discounts. Interestingly, every person in the family gets something to suit his or her budget without burning a hole in the pocket. With a combination of clearance sales and a range of seasonal introductions, it is raining discounts in the city. “This is the month where I look forward to shop and my parents would never say no to the smart choices I make,” says Archana Srinivas, a degree college student. “Moreover, during Aashadam sale I can stack a good quantity of branded clothes for the rest of the year as I get my kind of stuff at almost half the price,” she explains.
The discount sale at CMR extends from Aadi to Ramzan and Sravanam; Kankatala offers 50-60 per cent off on clothes; Westside charms the shoppers with its seasonal sale up to 60 per cent discount; Lucky Shopping Mall offers discount between 40 and 50 per cent; SR Shopping Mall has flat 25 to 50 per cent off on every purchase; Megamart has an end of season sale with up to 60 per cent off; Sri Vamsi’s Aadi sale promises up to 50 per cent discount; Visakhapatnam Central Mall unfurls its happy sale with 51 per cent off; One can also avail discount up to 50 per cent at outlets like Big Bazaar, Kalaniketan, Pantaloons, Twills, K-Lounge and Max. The moment you step out, one can see a number of hoardings every corner of the road and it is really difficult to make a choice as the sale is not only for fabrics but also for accessories, footwear and mobile phones, says Durga Prasad, an employee. “Now I can get HTC smart phone at a better price which I have been planning to buy for quite some time,” he says.
The four outlets of Cell Point offer a special price for Aashadam whereas Big-C extends its discount up to 51 per cent for the season. This appears to be the best season for bargain hunting.


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Africa in the Center of the Global Prosperity Battle
Posted: May 19th, 2014 by: HartNamtemah Team
By Kathleen O'Connor in collaboration with Marc Andre Hart.
Africa is an important player among emerging markets. On one side, there are countries like France, Germany, the US, and Japan on the lookout for new buyers for value-added products as well as opportunities for entrepreneurial growth. On the other side, China is looking for partners to maintain its power in the production of low-priced products. They are searching for low-cost raw materials, as well as for buyers who require low-cost tools and might not be able to afford European quality. Africa is at the center of this international division.
Over time, Africa is set to become a source of survival for countries looking to expand their economies. Within the next 10 years, experts believe there will be an increase in real estate costs as well as in salaries at all social levels across the continent. This is why early contractors and investors will benefit from taking the plunge now and riding the wave of exponential growth Africa is expected to see in the next few years.
Roadblocks to Economic Growth
Perhaps one of the issues investors might find with doing business in Africa is the impact of cultural differences. It remains to be seen how the continent will respond to cultural diversification, especially in more conservative African nations. It’s still too early to tell how the local people and the government will handle greater international participation in local commerce. If the process becomes one-sided or abusive towards the local economy, new rules will need to be put in place. After all, the point of establishing foreign relationships is to ensure that both parties benefit.
Because this is an ongoing process for much of Africa, investors should be open to change and a fluid marketplace. This gives them a chance not only to learn from the growing economy, but also to help shape it into a successful market. For example, experts believe that one of the challenges in growing Africa’s economy will be to find a qualified workforce at a reasonable cost. That means investors will have to spend time training workers and give the local workforce time to adjust to Western standards.
There Are Challenges, But Also Enormous Potential
Infrastructural stability might be another big challenge in modern Africa. It might take up to 20 years before the continent’s infrastructure is anywhere near what Western investors expect. In a recent report by China Daily, the company China Hyway Group Limited, which has numerous ongoing construction and manufacturing projects in Mozabinque, Guinea, and other African countries, says there are challenges to building in Africa but also a lot of potential.
Some African countries are more stable and accommodating than others. For example, development in South Sudan has been slow because of recent unrest, but Angola has grown significantly over the past couple of years and now has a few railway lines connecting its towns and cities. For investors searching for opportunity, Africa caters to a variety of risk and comfort levels – it’s just a matter of finding the perfect match.
Doing business in Africa remains a challenge in many regards, but those who take the plunge can also reap countless rewards. Would you be willing to develop and support innovative African ventures? Or are you more comfortable with tried-and-true business opportunities?
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Maxxis Excited to Launch New 'Make an Impact' Campaign in 2021
Maxxis are thrilled to announce that 2021 will be the year of taking care of local communities, by helping those who pride themselves on supporting others. Maxxis will be giving back wherever possible.
The Make an Impact campaign, launching in May 2021, is made up of a series of community outreach programmes, Local Grass Root Sponsorships, Charity Initiatives, Giveaways, and more, to help the brand make an impact in a positive way this year.
Maxxis take pride in their ability to make a difference and will be using their platform to help local communities in a variety of ways. Working in collaboration with Stapleton’s Tyre Services, the Make an Impact initiative is a collective campaign spanning work over a period of months, to bring together a series of ideas to help local businesses, charities and individuals that deserve recognition:
“We are truly excited about the Make an Impact campaign and we can’t wait to hit the ground running to really make a difference this year. Maxxis are one of the world’s top ten tyre manufacturers and have a ready-made platform that is perfect for helping local communities throughout the UK. We believe that so many businesses and individuals have been overlooked with their work during the past year, which is why we are wanting to step in to thank them, by giving back” – Samantha Allatt, Maxxis Brand Manager
Make an Impact launches in May with a Local Hero initiative. Maxxis will encourage their vast social media following to nominate a local hero and explain why they deserve recognition. A multitude of chosen nominated local heroes will receive a special thanks from Maxxis and be rewarded with a well-earned staycation break.
May will also see the launch of the first Blue Light Card partnership with Maxxis, where members of the Emergency Services will be able to claim cashback when they purchase a full set of Maxxis car, 4×4 or van tyres.
Throughout 2021, there will be many initiatives supported by the make an Impact with Maxxis Campaign. Along with rewarding unsung heroes, Maxxis will also be donating to a range of charities in a variety of outreach programmes that will take place over the course of 2021.
Maxxis are excited to begin making a difference and will be updating all things Make an Impact related on Maxxis Tyres UK social media platforms.


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New study highlights Belgium’s role as wildlife trade hub
Brussels, Belgium, 7th November 2018—Belgium’s central role as an importer and distributer of wildlife products within the European Union (EU) was highlighted today with the launch of a new joint TRAFFIC and WWF Belgium report at the nation’s Houses of Parliament.
Wildlife trade in Belgium: An analysis of CITES trade and seizure data
Musing, L., Norwisz, M., Kloda, J. and Kecse-Nagy, K.
The new study, Wildlife trade in Belgium: An analysis of CITES trade and seizure data, examines trade in species listed under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), and builds on earlier studies identifying Belgium as an important destination and transit point of such species, particularly from Africa to Asia.
The latest study identified Belgium “as the top EU importer of reptile commodities within the EU, as reported by weight.” This trade was dominated by reptile meat with Belgium responsible for importing 787,251 kg of mainly Nile Crocodile Crocodylus niloticus meat, predominantly from Zimbabwe over the period studied, 2007–2016. However, based on the available data, it is unclear if the imported meat is consumed in Belgium or traded on within the EU to other Member States, due to the EU single market and free movement of goods.
Belgium was also the second largest importer of plant products, including timber, as reported by volume, into the EU during the time period with trade dominated by sawn wood—just over 68,129 cubic metres in total—particularly Afrormosia Pericopsis elata originating from Cameroon and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Yet despite the large volumes of timber entering Belgium, seizures of wood deemed to be illegally imported were rare: “this disparity highlights the need for Belgium to ensure it is not being used as an illegal trade hub for protected timber species,” write the report’s authors.
Plant imports included significant quantities of species with known medicinal properties, including 213,919 kg of wild-sourced African Cherry Prunus africana bark, used to treat a variety of ailments ranging from fevers and even insanity, through to use as an appetite stimulant.
An analysis of wildlife seizures found Belgium to be a major intermediary in the illegal transport of CITES-listed commodities such as plant-derived medicinal products, reptile derived leather products, ivory and seahorse bodies. The data suggest that these commodities in transit through Belgium are mainly coming from West and Central Africa, going to China and are being shipped through air transport and postal systems. Most seizures took place because of a lack of or invalid CITES permits, or a breach of International Air Transport Association (IATA) regulations.
Among a number of key recommendations made by the report’s authors are encouraging the country’s CITES Management Authority to continue to ensure the legality of shipments entering Belgium, particularly for timber imports; further regular training for enforcement staff dealing with CITES issues; more targeted controls of CITES-listed timber imports at Antwerp sea port; enhanced co-operation between enforcement agencies; and increased awareness and understanding of market trade dynamics.
International trade in wildlife products can by highly lucrative, but unless properly managed can threaten biodiversity, public health and even the socio-economic stability of countries
Louisa Musing, one of the study’s authors
“It is clearly in the best interests of governments to ensure such trade is operated in a legal and sustainable fashion.”
Dr Sofie Ruysschaert, Wildlife policy officer with WWF Belgium, said: “The research presented today shows a need for stronger co-ordinated efforts by all actors in the enforcement chain, including customs, police and the judiciary, to fight illegal wildlife trade in Belgium.”
“WWF Belgium believes a national action plan on illegal wildlife trade is needed, with a long-term vision and dedicated actions—in line with the existing EU action plan.”
The Belgian CITES Management Authority is especially thanked for providing authorisation to analyse their seizure data, for their continued support towards the project and for their review of the report.
Nile Crocodile meat imported into Belgium
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sawn wood - mostly Afrormosa Pericopsis elata imported
eel meat imported
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Identity Theft Expert Robert Siciliano www.IDTheftSecurity.com Hold off the hackers by scanning credit, Boston Herald 2/1/9.
The financial meltdown has forced many to tighten the purse strings, and experts say it’s vital to keep a tighter grip on personal information. Identity thieves are lurking everywhere, and the tally of such thefts has jumped in recent years.
“With the downturn in the economy, along with hackers getting that much more sophisticated, you’re seeing a lot more desperate people, and hackers are taking advantage of that,” said Robert Siciliano, CEO of IDtheftsecurity.com.
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On December 20, 2019, Michigan became the sixth state to officially legalize regulated online poker.
This was no small feat for the state of Michigan as just one year prior, lawmakers in the state had done all the work necessary to bring online gaming to the Wolverine State only to have it shockingly vetoed as one of the last acts of outgoing Governor Rick Snyder.
Having to start from scratch, Michigan representative redoubled their efforts and spent the better part of 2019 trying to come to an agreement that would allow the nearly 10 million residents of Michigan access to online poker, sports betting, casino games, and more.
On one of the last days of legislation in 2019, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed a package of online gaming bills into law, paving the way for the return of regulated online poker to Michigan.
Unlike what took place in Pennsylvania, where it took two years before online poker was actually live, the expansion of online poker in Michigan took place at a much swifter pace with PokerStars launching the first regulated online poker room in the state in January 2021. With deals between online poker operators and land-based casinos now in place, having been approved by the Michigan Gaming Control Board in 2020, many industry experts expect additional online poker offerings to roll out in 2021.
Michigan Online Poker Sites
With a population of nearly 10 million, Michigan is one of the premier states that online poker operators will need to bring their services to in order to expand their individual U.S. networks. It’s not yet known how many online poker choices Michiganders will eventually have access to, but it is expected that other major online poker operators will decide to join PokerStars in the coming year. Here are some of the current and potential online poker rooms that could be active in 2021.
The worldwide leader in online poker officially launched their online poker room in the last week of January 2021. PokerStars has rolled out their complete online poker client offering players a wide variety of cash games, Sit & Gos, and multi-table tournaments. PokerStars is partnered with the Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians Gaming Authority allowing them ‘first skin market access’ to Michigan which also allows them to offer casino gaming and sports betting through the FOX BET brand.
Already up and running in New Jersey, and currently the only online poker operator in Pennsylvania, PokerStars is a natural fit for Michigan with their world-class online poker software and ability to offer the widest variety of poker games on the market.
The MGM Grand Detroit is one of the largest land-based casinos in the state and with MGM’s partnership with online poker operator partypoker, it would make sense for the partypoker brand to want a piece of Michigan. Currently, when it comes to the United States, partypoker only has dealings in New Jersey. They provide the software for their own branded online poker room in the Garden State as well as for BetMGM and BorgataPoker.com. partypoker is moving forward with plans to expand into Nevada and so Michigan may also be another tentpole state for in which they can expand their network.
Even though Caesars Windsor attracts plenty of customers from Michigan, it’s not on the Michigan side of the border making it so WSOP.com would not be able to use it as a partnership to launch in Michigan. Whether or not WSOP.com decides to make a stand in Michigan may depend on if the state decides to let online operators merge player pools with other states that have already legalized online poker..
888poker finds themselves as a provider of online poker services for a number of entities, including their own NJ branded poker site, WSOP.com, and the entire state of Delaware. They may have the opportunity to be a backend operator for a brick-and-mortar casino looking to offer online poker under its own name or partner up with a casino and try an expand its own footprint in the U.S.
Michigan Online Poker History
Michigan is officially the sixth U.S. state to legalize online poker. On December 20, 2019, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed into law a package of bills that expanded the scope of online gaming, which included online poker.
Michiganders nearly had access to online poker a full year earlier when, in 2018, lawmakers passed bill H4926 which would have made online poker and online casino legal in the state. The only thing needed to make it law was the signature of outgoing Governor Rick Snyder. Most experts in the online gaming industry expected him to sign within days of its passing. However, in a surprising turn, Snyder vetoed the bill as one of his last acts in office sending lawmakers back to the drawing board when it came to online gaming.
Throughout 2019, Michigan representatives attempted to regain the footing they had lost with the veto. The State’s House and Senate attempted to strike a deal with Democratic Governor Gretchen Whitmer that would allow for the passage of two key bills, H4916 and H4311, and bring online poker, online casino, sports betting, and the tax revenue it will generate to Michigan.
Whitmer was very involved with the final revisions of the bills and so when, with only days left in the legislative calendar year, they crossed her desk – she signed them into law, effectively bringing regulated online poker to Michigan.
Within weeks of the signing, The Stars Group, parent company to online poker site PokerStars, announced a marketing access deal with the Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians Gaming Authority that would allow them “first skin market access” to Michigan and potentially make way for the online poker giant to launch in Michigan.
Currently, online poker in Michigan is not a part of any multi-state player liquidity deal making it so that any online poker room to go live in the state would offer online poker exclusively to residents and visitors of the state of Michigan. However, should the state decide to open its borders to other states with legalized online poker, it would be one of the most dominant player bases with a population of nearly 10 million.
It took just over a year for the first online poker room to go live when on January 29, 2021 PokerStars officially became the first online operator to offer real-money cash games and tournaments to the players in Michigan. While online poker traditionally makes up a very small part of the gaming revenue of any state where online gaming is legalized, other land-based casinos are expected to offer it as a larger part of their own brand.
MI Online Poker Community
The PocketFives Michigan Poker Community is a resource for online poker players in Michigan. The community is home to rankings, site reviews, the latest news, and a dedicated forum for legal and regulated online poker in the Wolverine State.
Live Poker In Michigan
Michigan is a thriving hub for live poker. Michiganders from all over the state have plenty of opportunities to hop in a cash game or register for a tournament at any one of the over forty properties that offer live poker in the state or just on the other side of the border. From rooms that play host to large tournaments to venues that only house a couple tables, no matter where you live in Michigan you can be involved in a hand of poker before you know it.
Here’s a look at some of the larger up-and-running poker rooms in Michigan.
MGM Grand Detroit – This 17 table room is one of the largest in the state and offers regularly running No Limit Hold’em and Pot Limit Omaha cash games. Tournaments run every Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday.
Motor City Casino – One of the most prominent poker venues in the state, this 17-table venue in Detroit offers NLHE cash games as high as $10/$20 on weekends as well as the occasional $20/$40 Mixed Game. Weekend and Thursday tournaments all have under $200 buy-ins.
Greektown Casino Hotel – This 13-table room features regularly running NLHE and PLO cash games as well as the occasional $25/$25 PLO Hi cash game. Small buy-in tournaments run four times per week.
FireKeepers Casino – Easily one of the largest venues in the state with 26 tables. They offer twice-a-day tournaments every day of the week except Sundays, when they offer an evening MTT.
Gun Lake Casino – One of the few Michigan venues that offer NLHE cash games as high as $5/$10.
Michigan Online Poker FAQ’s
Is online poker legal in Michigan?
Yes. On December 20th, 2019 Michigan Governor Grethen Whitmer signed a number of gambling expansion bills into law, one of which allows for online poker operators to offer the residents of Michigan online poker.
Which sites will be running in Michigan?
PokerStars has already launched the first real-money regulated online poker site in Michigan, however, there is plenty of opportunity for the major players in the online poker industry to get involved. With a population of nearly 10 million, Michigan is one of the largest states with the ability to offer online poker making it enticing for online operators to be involved.
In addition to PokerStars and their deal with the Little Traverse Bay Bands tribe which allowed them “first skin market access” to Michigan, there is the MGM Grand Detroit which could launch a skin of playMGM Poker or partypoker. If the ability to share player pool liquidity takes shape, other sites like WSOP.com or 888poker may move to launch their own branded skins as well.
Can I play on Michigan sites even if I don’t live in the state?
The trend in the United States has been that a player will not need to be a resident of Michigan to play on Michigan sites, however, you will need to be verified to be physically inside the state’s borders in order to play. Geolocation tools help determine the location of your device and, if you are in Michigan, you should be allowed to participate in all forms of online gaming, including online poker.
What payment methods will be available?
Each online poker operator will have their own ways of allowing players to transfer money on and off a site, however it is in their best interest to make it as easy as possible. Expect deposit methods to include credit cards, e-wallets, direct deposits in brick-and-mortar locations, and even wire transfers in some instances.
Which poker games are available online?
The types of poker games that will be available online will depend on which operators decide to launch, however you can be certain that No Limit Hold’em cash games and tournaments will be prominent in any Michigan online poker site. In addition to No Limit Hold’em, Pot Limit Omaha is another very popular variant that is often offered. Nearly all major online poker sites will offer cash games, on-demand Sit & Gos, and a complete schedule of multi-table tournaments.
Will other online gaming be offered in Michigan?
Yes. In addition to online poker, the bills that were signed into law cover a wide spectrum of online gaming including sports betting, online casino games (slots, blackjack, roulette, etc.) and daily fantasy sports.
Who can I play poker with in MI?
As of now, any residents of Michigan will be able to play against other residents of Michigan as well as anyone who is located within the state’s borders. Some industry experts expect Michigan to follow in the footsteps of Nevada, New Jersey, and Delaware by opening up their borders to allow players to be a part of the multi-state shared liquidity player pool, which would make for larger online tournaments and round-the-clock cash games. However for now, until that is in place, competition is only between players located inside of Michigan.
Can I play poker with players from all over the world?
As stated above, players who play in different counties all over the world will not be allowed to log in and play in Michigan games. The best chance Michiganders have to increase the player pool is for lawmakers to embrace the multi-state pact with other states that currently have online poker.
Do I have to download anything in order to play online poker?
Some sites offer online poker in a browser, however the majority of online sites will have you download and install a client that allows them to keep you updated with the latest version of their software.
What are loyalty programs?
When Michigan online poker finally goes live, online poker operators are going to want to earn your business and they will quite often provide a loyalty program that rewards players for playing with them. A player may earn points every time a real money game is raked and those points can be turned into rewards including free tournament tickets, merchandise, and sometimes even cash being put back directly into your accounts.
What is a deposit bonus?
In order to earn your business on their site, online operators will use a deposit bonus as an incentive to put money on a site. The bonus is when the online operator matches a player’s deposit up to a set amount as the player plays on the site. Normally a player has a limited window in which they need to play in order for the site to fully match the initial deposit.


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Streaming platform Netflix revealed in a press release that they have partnered up with more Japanese animation studios to bring more anime titles onto the service as part of the Netflix Originals slate.
Two of the titles have been revealed over the course of 2018 while one was recently announced days prior, but this is the first official news Netflix have revealed for 2019 and beyond. Joining Bones, Production I.G and WIT Studios are Anima, David Production and Sublimation.
Starting with the existing titles, studio Anima will animate the feature length film Altered Carbon: Resleeved, a spin-off to the live-action Altered Carbon series that will explore more of the show’s story mythology. Dai Saito (Wolf’s Rain) and Tsukasa Kondo will be writing the anime’s script for the project.
anima Inc., Representative Director, Shinya Sasahara:
“We’re particularly excited by the production line deal as this allows our creative team to focus on creating great content. We are proud to work on a well-known title like Altered Carbon as the first title from this partnership, and to have the opportunity to bring our creation to fans all over the world. Please look forward to anime unique to anima.”
Also revealed early on is another collaboration project between Production I.G and Sola Digital Arts (ULTRAMAN) for the 3DCG series Ghost in the Shell SAC_2045. Directors Kenji Kamiyama (Ghost in the Shell Stand Alone Complex) and Shinji Araki (Appleseed) will both be returning to helm the project which is currently slated for worldwide release in 2020.
Production I.G, Inc., President & CEO, Mitsuhisa Ishikawa:
“Through our partnership with Netflix, we are able to secure the necessary amount of time for bold creative challenges, and deliver great content with consistency. It is exciting that Production Line Deal has allowed our creators at Production I.G and WIT STUDIO to move beyond the Japanese anime business ecosystem. This is a great opportunity that challenges us to deliver content unique to our talents to fans all over the world.”
Announced a few days before Netflix’s official press release is a new anime adaptation of Hiroshi Takashige’s 1988 manga series with SPRIGGAN from David Production (JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure).
David Production Inc., President and CEO, Koji Kajita:
“This deal opens us to story development for international audiences beyond Japan, as well as the chance to explore new technologies and creative expressions on a long-term basis. With this new opportunity, we are ready to devote our creative passion as a player in the Japanese anime production space.”
The first brand new anime announcement for the platform that wasn’t revealed until the press release is an interesting one – Capcom’s cult hit action role-playing fantasy game Dragon’s Dogma. The anime series will be animated by Sublimation (Walking Meat).
Sublimation Inc., Representative Director, Atsushi Koishikawa:
“Sublimation team has long dreamt of working on our own title. We have oftentimes worked with partner studios to create partial CGI portions within a given title, so we feel very fortunate to work with Netflix through this production line deal. We’re excited to bring our unique cel shaded animation that carries hand-drawn textures to anime fans around the world.”
Studio Bones (My Hero Academia) provides another exclusive anime series for Netflix with Super Crooks, based on the comic book series from creator Mark Millar (Kick-Ass, Wanted) and artist Leinil Francis Yu. Super Crooks is also part of Millarworld which Netflix acquired exclusive rights for back in 2017.
bones.inc, Representative Director, Masahiko Minami:
“This partnership allows our creators engage the global anime fanbase. We look forward to a long-term partnership with Netflix to deliver content that touches the hearts of anime fans regardless of nationality or age.”
And last but not least WIT Studio (The Ancient Magus’ Bride) announced an original anime series for Netflix called Vampires in the Garden. The story follows two girls Momo and Fine from different backgrounds (humans and vampires) who meet by chance that intertwines with the power or music.
Netflix Director of Content (Japan), John Derderian:
“Netflix aims to be the most compelling and attractive home for anime fans, creators and production studios. We are creating an environment where production houses can do their best work, and deliver their shows on a service where we connect anime fans from over 190 countries to content they love”
Netflix have a wide range of titles coming to the platform throughout 2019 and beyond including the streaming launch of Neon Genesis Evangelion this Spring as well as the premiere of ULTRAMAN on 1st April. We have a round-up list available here for more information.


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BOUSTEAD Holdings Bhd (BHB), the 59.42%-owned investment arm of Lembaga Tabung Angkatan Tentera (LTAT), has re-established its growth strategy to maximise value creation by strengthening and improving the performance of the existing core businesses, introducing new business models for new revenue generations, as well as launching several strategic initiatives to identify and explore new opportunities.
Its three-prong approach called ‘Rejuvenated Transformation Programme (Rejuvenated EDGE20)’ will focus on a new performance improvement programme of its core businesses, and explore and venture into new business opportunities by embracing innovative and relevant technological services.
The group intends to adopt relevant and synergistic digital businesses to support the core businesses and to enhance new value creation for the future, it added.
BHB added that its traditional brick-and-mortar businesses will be incubated through the newly established Boustead Technology Services (BTS) and Boustead Digital Services (BDS).
“BTS will be exploring technologies such as championing renewable energy, digitising defence solutions and Internet of Things and unmanned aerial vehicle.” the company stated in a release yesterday.
BDS will be focusing on developing and enhancing digital solutions within the group’s ecosystem through co-creations, co-ownerships and prudent investments in digital companies.
BHB has embarked on a smart debt management initiative which will focus on reducing borrowing to an optimal level through sale of non-strategic assets and monetisation of property inventories, reprofiling and rebalancing funding structure with financial institutions, as well as further strengthen the financial position and increasing the group’s value.
BHB MD Datuk Seri Mohammed Shazalli Ramly said the group will be focused on developing and utilising data analytics to make business decisions.
“We need to rethink the way we do business and how we engage our customers. Our brick-and-mortar businesses are continuously exposed to disruptions. Through reimagination of the status quo, we could overcome the disruptions or even create our very own and strengthen our position,” Shazalli said during BHB’s 59th virtual AGM yesterday.
Shazalli said the group should also rationalise non-strategic assets to strengthen the standing of its reinvented core businesses and leverage on new ventures within the technology and digital space.
BHB’s overall performance for financial year 2020 (FY20) improved significantly with a lower loss before tax and zakat of RM420 million compared to a loss of RM1.3 billion in FY19.
The company’s share closed the trading day 8.5 sen or 11.5% lower at 65.5 sen yesterday.


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New York – A new unique clothing company is scheduled to launch in 2019.
Sarima, Inc., an online clothing store inspired by African print fabrics known as Ankara, will be based in Ashburn, Loudoun County, Northern Virginia, about 40 minutes drive from Washington, D.C.
According to Mrs. Woroma Barbara Williams, the founder
“Our niche is to provide and promote rich cultures and local artisan work from all over the world”, Williams maintained. The company’s mission is to provide good quality fabrics and designs.
Mrs. Williams said Sarima will also provide its customers with the best convenient online shopping experience with the highest customer’s service! She said the company’s focus is to position itself as a top online retail store servicing customers interested in African print fabrics.
“Our intentions are to obtain 80% market share and become a central online hub of shopping for those who enjoy wearing African prints fabrics made in western styles”, she said.
Sarima will also publish a quarterly hard copy and online magazine focusing on people, fashion, cooking, culture, and travels.
Woroma Barbara Williams, a Nigerian-American, is an economist, financial management consultant, cybersecurity risk engineer, and fashion icon. She holds an MBA from Webster University in Kansas City, Missouri, USA.
She also has over twenty-five years experience marketing high-end fashion designs and dressing up highly placed professionals, especially wives of top corporate executives and political leaders.
As part of the company’s corporate responsibility, Williams said Sarima will donate part of its proceeds to causes such as St. Jude Children Hospital which treats kids with cancer in addition to supporting girls education and preventive medical care for the elderly in Africa.


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Imperial Tobacco cuts £110m from Spain profit forecast
Cigarette maker Imperial Tobacco has warned that its profits from its Spanish operation could be cut by up to £110m this year due to a price war.
The maker of Gauloises and Golden Virginia said cuts to retail prices “have impacted all market participants”, it said, and it has taken action to protect the sustainability of its business there.
The reduction in its operating profit forecast affects trading for the year to September 2011, and up to £40m of the cut is due to a “one-off non-recurring impact on our logistics business,” the company said in a statement.
“We have acted to protect our market position and the long-term sustainability of our Spanish business and continue to monitor the situation closely,” it added.
Imperial Tobacco is the world’s fourth-largest cigarette manufacturer.


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Amazon, as well as six other companies nationwide, will begin accepting ebt for online grocery orders as part of a usda pilot program that is aimed at eliminating food deserts, or areas where residents have limited access to fresh food and groceries. Ebt cardholders can also use the amazon fresh.
The scheme began with a trial in new york with amazon and walmart and, later, wakefern food corp.’s shoprite stores.
Amazon food delivery ebt. If you live in a state that participates in the usda pilot program, you can order groceries for delivery from amazon or walmart and pay with your ebt card. Amazon fresh is a grocery delivery service available to some prime members living in. Herrmann, however, said amazon will be able to use its existing delivery network to reach food stamp recipients in new york city neighborhoods and in rural areas in later stages of the pilot.
And types of items using a snap ebt card. Amazon has recently started doing ebt food delivery. A look at amazon's grocery delivery options, including the types of products you can purchase, all of the costs and delivery fees for each program, and where each service is available.
Free delivery for prime members on orders over $35 to $50 (depending on area). Amazon also has programs called amazon fresh and amazon pantry that accept ebt food benefits as a valid form of payment. Since food assistance via ebt is a federal grant to states administered independently by each state, it may not be possible to use one state’s ebt cards in another state.
Everything to know about the food delivery app powered by gig workers; With prime membership, you gain access to amazon fresh. Through amazon.com’s grocery offerings and amazon fresh, snap recipients can use their ebt card to shop for a wide variety of groceries and access exclusive deals.
The usda food assistance program, launched decades ago to help the poorest americans, tiptoed into the 21st century last year with a pilot that lets participants use their ebt cards to buy groceries online, for delivery or pickup. And participating states (except hawaii and arkansas, although amazon is expected to extend the. But the biggest is undoubtedly amazon, which operates a food delivery service for fruits, vegetables, meats, and other groceries under the name amazon prime fresh.
States are now able to use their snap (supplemental nutrition assistance program) benefits to purchase groceries online, the retailer announced on. Retailers looking to join the program can contact the united states department of agriculture (usda) by using the link at the bottom of the page under 'additional resources'. It also offers a discount off of its prime membership fees for ebt benefits recipients.
Amazon offers ebt cardholders a 50% discount on prime membership. Customers paying with an ebt food (snap) or ebt cash card can create a freshdirect account and shop at the website the same way all our customers do, but they need to select the ebt option for payment during the checkout process.freshdirect requests that customers using the ebt card place a minimum order of $30 per delivery. Massachusetts residents who receive snap benefits can use their ebt card to buy food online from amazon, walmart and aldi.
However, amazon is making amazon fresh selection available to customers who shop with a snap ebt card in eligible regions without prime membership fees. Amazon fresh is an online grocery delivery service. For example, most food items, including bread, baby food, frozen and fresh produce, meat, and.
They have three platforms for which you can choose to get your food. Amazon customers in nearly a dozen more u.s. Only items eligible for snap.
If you’re not familiar with the amazon fresh platform, this video will introduce you and provide tips on how to best use the service to your advantage. During the checkout, select ebt card as the payment method. Amazon is proud to offer snap ebt acceptance, competitive prices, wide selection, and free shipping options to improve the grocery shopping experience.
One of the ways to bridge the gap between food insecurity is providing access, such as the acceptance of snap benefits on amazon as a part of the usda’s snap online purchasing pilot. Grocery deals snacks breakfast warm beverages cold beverages cooking staples baby food candy & chocolate subscribe & save international foods amazon accepts snap ebt in all states except alaska, hawaii, louisiana, maine and montana. Amazon fresh allows you to buy groceries online and get them delivered to your home.


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WASHINGTON:Apple has appearently rolled out IOS 8.1.1 for iPhone and iPod. They promise to their users to speed up the performance of iPad 2 and iPhone 4S.
The company has also introduced OS X 10.10.1, its first update to Mac Yosemite.
Apple said that the release should improve Wi-Fi reliability, Microsoft Exchange connections, and fix for reliability in Mail when sending messages using “certain” email providers.
Users can download the latest release from the updates tab at Apple’s Mac App Store.


text: Main Street White Sulphur Springs will \u201cLight Up the Village\u201d for the town\u2019s annual Holiday Open House. This year\u2019s event will be held Saturday, Nov. 22 from 5 to 8 p.m. Downtown businesses featuring gift items, holiday d\u00e9cor, food, home accessories and more will be open and offering refreshments.\r\n\r\nIn addition to a special appearance from Santa, West Virginia native and America\u2019s Got Talent winner Landau Eugene Murphy will appear at Old Mill Park. In case of inclement weather Murphy will be at Gillespie Brothers Antiques, from 6 to 8 p.m. signing copies of his just released CD, \u201cChristmas Made For Two.\u201d Murphy asks that everyone bring a canned or non-perishable food item to one of the businesses to benefit the EUMC WSS Food Pantry.\r\n\r\n\u201cWe are really excited about this year\u2019s Light up the Village and the participation of Landau,\u201d said Sadie Fraley, executive director of Main Street White Sulphur Springs. \u201cThe businesses are really in the spirit with their decorations and holiday offerings and everyone is looking forward to enjoying the festivities.\u201d\r\n\r\nChildren age 3-12 are invited to build a gingerbread house at Almost Heaven Habitat for Humanity\u2019s ReStore. This fun, family-friendly and complimentary event will be from 5 to 8 p.m. and all children must be accompanied by an adult. The gingerbread kits were generously donated by Gillespie Brothers Fine Antiques and Interiors. For more information on the gingerbread house construction event, contact the ReStore at 304-536-9190.\r\n\r\nThe Greenbrier will present an Ice Sculpting Demonstration at 5 p.m. at Old Mill Park. Jim Justice and The Resort will also offer complimentary carriage rides from 5 to 8 p.m.


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RINGGOLD, Georgia – Exclusion is a simple tactic that when done correctly, can actually prevent rodent infestations before
they start. That’s why Lee Tubbs of Enviroguard Pest Solutions’ relies heavily on Burrtec USA’s line of door sweeps to prevent mice and rats from entering under doorways.
Rodent problems have not lessened much during COVID-19 and in most areas, PMPs are still getting one of every six calls for a rodent issue. But while reacting to mice and rat problems is part of the job, preventing them is the other part. Lee Tubbs uses Burrtec USA’s door sweep products for one reason – they work.
“Finding a proper solution for exclusion needs is important to every pest control professional,” said Tubbs. “What’s important is being able to install a door sweep easily, know that the product is dependable and strong, and have peace of mind that it will provide premium performance against rodents trying to eat through it.”
Because Burrtec’s door sweep products are made with stainless steel – not plastic or aluminum like other manufacturers – it can prevent rodents from biting through it to enter a home or business. That’s why PMPs around the country use it as a daily exclusion tool.
“It’s really important to use the right products so our customers can know that we’re doing everything in our power to protect them from pest control issues – especially when we’re trying to prevent them from happening in the first place,” said Tubbs. “That’s why I can feel good about using Burrtec door sweeps whenever I’m in the need of an exclusion solution.”
Burrtec has been providing door sweeps to the pest control industry and has grown to become an industry leader thanks to its product performance.
“We’re very proud of the company we’ve built but it’s entirely based on door sweep solutions that meet the toughest needs that are put before pest control
professional throughout the U.S.,” says Burrtec USA international sales manager Ken Arai. “Having owners like Lee Tubbs support us is the reason we’re in this business.”
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Shopper Media Group rebrands to Shopper to get 'closer to customers'
Digital retail out of home provider Shopper Media Group, has rebranded, now calling itself Shopper.
What you need to know:
- Shopper Media Group has rebranded to Shopper.
- The company has digital screens in 400 shopping centres that can be programmatically traded.
Retail out of home company Shopper Media Group has rebranded to Shopper.
The rebrand, which includes new positioning as “closer to customers”, is a demonstration of the confidence the brand has in its growth, said chief executive Ben Walker said.
“We will continue advocating for retail OOH and accelerating change that drives growth for the category," per Walker.
“Our fresh new look and feel is inspired by the audiences we represent. The Shopper brand ... reflects the energy and vibrancy of Australian local communities.”
Shopper reaches consumers via digital screens in some 400 shopping centres.
2021’s most valuable brand-owned media channel might surprise you (hint: it’s not social or the web)
The most valuable media channel of 2021 that brands own and control themselves has an average click-through rate around 100 times higher than most ads. It’s not a page on the latest social media platform, a digital screen network, or a brand activation zone. It’s bigger than Facebook, trusted, brand-safe and personalised. But marketers need to respect – and better leverage - its value. Because hot channels rarely equate to valuable channels, says Sonder's Jonathan Hopkins.


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You won’t have a sales tax holiday to look forward to in August, as you have in years past. Virginia ended its weekend without sales taxes on clothing, school items, and appliances this year.
According to the Virginia Department of Taxation, the sales tax holiday won’t happen because of an expiration date in Virginia’s Appropriation Act from 2022. That expiration date is July 1.
Typically, the three-day holiday in August would waive the state’s 5.3 percent sales tax and any local taxes on back-to-school supplies under $20, clothes and shoes under $100, emergency preparedness items, and select EnergyStar and WaterSense appliances.
The aim of the holiday that started back in 2006 was to help families save money on back-to-school purchases and to encourage you to take necessary precautions during hurricane season.
It would take legislative action, essentially an amendment to the state budget, for the sales tax holiday to return. Budget negotiations in Virginia fell apart earlier this week. Virginia’s budget is a two-year deal, so the state is able to continue operating past June 30.
But the lack of a budget bill means uncertainties for counties and cities that make decisions based on how much state funding they receive. It also means that $3.6 billion in surplus funds for things like teacher raises and mental health can not be allocated.
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by Brent Dirks
May 15, 2014
Developer of Flappy Bird, Dong Nguyen, seems to be stepping back into the spotlight. Via Twitter, he just posted the pictured screenshot of a new game:
And it’s just a little odd that he shared it so people would forget about Flappy Bird. Just yesterday, news hit that Nguyen is planning to bring back a new version of the insanely popular title in August. The game will feature a multiplayer component, and be “less addictive.” As you might remember, Nguyen pulled the game from the App Store back in February because he felt people were becoming too addicted to the difficult title. At one time, he was making more than $50,000 per day in advertising from the free game. Players were tasked with guiding the bird through a series of pipes. While it sounded simple, it was anything but at times. We'll let you know if we hear any more news about the pictured game or the new Flappy Bird. For other recent app news and reviews, see: It's Fiesta Time! Rayman Fiesta Run Gets A New Mode, Levels, Characters And Gadgets, Addictive Arcade Shooter JoyJoy Launches For iOS, and Darkin, A New 'Link-3' Game For iOS, Hits The App Store.
I am making a new game. So people can forget about Flappy Bird for a while. pic.twitter.com/JcUsd7FJvg— Dong Nguyen (@dongatory) May 15, 2014


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Kieran Lillis & Darren Strong.
Two Laois GAA players are behind plans to open a fitness centre near Laois GAA's HQ and county ground O'Moore Park in Portlaoise.
Plans have been drawn up by Vibe Studios Limited for the development at Parkside Shopping Centre on the Abbeyleix Road. They are applying to Laois County Council for a change of use of Unit F5 from comparison goods to 'spin / gymnasium studio'.
Vibe Studios Limited was registered as a company on Tuesday, May 29 this year. The company's directors Kieran Lillis and Darren Strong. With an address in Emo, the company's lists its ctivities as 'Physical Well-Being Institutes'.
The two players are amongst the best known of the current Laois squad. Lillis plays his club Gaelic Football for Portlaoise while Strong is on the EMO GAA Gaelic Football team.
Both are also invovled in other businesses in Portlaoise. Lillis has been involved in the running of a number of pubs and proprietor of the Lilly's pub on Main St Portlaoise. Dublin's Bernard Brogan is involved in the business. He is a primary school teacher in Mountmellick.
Darren Strong has set up his own sports equipment company which trades as DS Sports.
The two men are entering an increasingly busy fitness sector in Portlaoise. Three hotels have gyms and pools as does the Portlaoise Leisure Centre.
There are a number of smaller operators but the biggest competition is set to come from former supermarket owner Ben Dunne who is opening a new Rynanir style low cost gym in the town.
The two players have advertised their intentions to lodge plans for Vibe to Laois County Council in a planning notice in the local press.


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Calling all Kidpreneurs!
Over the past few months, The Heritage School has been planning for an exciting new event for young learners in our community---The Grove Market. Imagine The Heritage School Pecan Grove---on a spring Saturday morning---filled with young entrepreneurs and small business owners selling their wares and services---learning about business in a fun and exciting way!
On the morning of April 27, this image will become a reality at The Grove Market. Our school, in partnership with Environmental Education and other Heritage programs, will host up to 50 “Kidpreneurs” for their own market. Kidpreneurs must be current first graders through sixth graders to apply.
The Grove Market invites all kidpreneurs from our local community to be a part of this opportunity. If you know of any potential kidpreneurs who might enjoy this opportunity to learn and grow, please encourage them to apply.
The Grove Market will be entirely for the kids and by the kids. Kids develop a brand, create a product or service, build a marketing strategy, and then open for customers at our one-day marketplace. The Grove Market challenges all parents to support and encourage their child’s ingenuity and effort without managing and guiding their child’s ingenuity and effort.
All applications must be submitted via the Grove Market website by March 25.
The entire community is invited attend, shop, and support these young and innovative kidpreneurs.
We will see you in the Grove!


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Chicago, President Donald Trump said on Friday that he is in favor of curbing subsidies to emerging economies like India and China. He said, he believes that America is a developing country and wants his country to grow faster than any other country. He was addressing a program of his party in the city of Fargo in northern Dakota province. The program was for fund raising.
He also criticized the World Trade Organization (WTO). In his view, this multilateral trade organization gave China the chance to become a major economic force in the world by becoming a member. Trump said, “We are subsidizing some of these countries that they are considered to be developing and are not yet adequately developed. It’s all madness. Take India, take China and take others. All these are really growing. ‘
He said that these countries call themselves’ developing ‘and’ being in this category, they get subsidies … we have to pay them money. It’s all madness. We’re going to shut it down. We have closed it. ‘He said,’ We are also developing, is not it? As far as I believe, we are a developing country. I want us to be kept in the same category. We want to move faster than others. ‘
Let us know that the US President has indicated to further accelerate the trade war with China. Trump said that he is ready to raise the fee on almost all goods imported from China. In the coming days, the US President has threatened to charge goods worth more than $ 267 billion (about 19 lakh 25 thousand million rupees) of imported goods from China.


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Everything We Know About the 2024 Chevrolet Blazer SS EV
In March of 2022, Chevrolet announced its first all-electric performance vehicle. Using a familiar name from the past, the Blazer SS EV is coming as a 2024 model. After a few years of taking notes, the Blazer SS and the Ford Mustang Mach-E should be quite the competition. Here’s everything we know so far about the 2024 Chevrolet Blazer SS EV.
Blazer SS EV: “affordable, high-volume”
Although many details remain unavailable for now, there’s a bit of information we know about the new Blazer SS EV. According to MotorTrend, GM executive Mark Reuss previously said an upcoming Blazer EV would be “an affordable, high-volume entry.” Additionally, the teaser tweet from CEO Mary Barra above tells us more information is coming on July 18.
2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV: What we know so far
The current Blazer crossover available today is a Camaro-inspired model with a 228 horsepower turbocharged inline-four-cylinder or a naturally-aspirated V6 making 308 horsepower. Moreover, the new EV won’t have anything to do with today’s Blazer. However, since it’s a performance model, we expect it to be much more potent than the regular crossover. The EV should produce much more horsepower than even the V6 version.
Additionally, Chevy declined MT’s questions about a non-SS model. We’re unsure if there will be a standard model and a performance version or if Chevy is only releasing it as the SS model. Next, the Blazer SS EV will likely use GM’s Ultium vehicle platform for electric vehicles. In addition, it will likely use Ultium battery cells that GM says are 60 percent more powerful than those found in the Chevy Bolt.
Chevy’s first performance EV, not General Motors’
The 2024 Chevrolet Blazer SS EV will be the automaker’s first performance electric vehicle. However, its parent company, General Motors, is familiar with launching (and relaunching) electric performance models. GM has already relaunched Hummer as an all-electric performance brand, with sporty Cadillac and Buick EVs on the way. One of the Buick EVs is a crossover that sits lower and is designed to be sportier, which could indicate a lot is shared with the new Blazer. Lastly, there remains a rumor that the gas-powered Camaro will seize to exist, and an EV performance sedan will replace it.
How much will the 2024 Chevrolet Blazer SS EV cost?
Chevy has not provided details about pricing for the Blazer SS EV yet. However, Car and Driver took a shot at estimating the prices. Furthermore, the publication believes it will be more expensive than the Equinox in the Chevy lineup. Additionally, C/D is placing the SS model as the range-topping option above several other trim levels. If this pricing is the case, it certainly won’t be an affordable, high-volume model as the automaker claimed.
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In conclusion, are you interested in buying the new 2024 Chevrolet Blazer SS EV? We’re only a few days away from the official announcement when we expect to learn much more. Will the Blazer EV only come as the SS performance model? How much horsepower will the new electric crossover produce? More importantly, how much will this new model set us back?


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With an additional £4 million of funding being pledged by Worcestershire County Council over the next 2 years, the county's successful Game Changer programme is set for expansion.
Published on Tuesday, 15th January 2019
A leading manufacturer and supplier of products for the healthcare sector is starting 2019 on a high note after taking delivery of its new £13m headquarters at Worcester Six.
Published on Monday, 19th November 2018
Aspiring entrepreneurs and post-start businesses in Worcestershire are being invited to an event to find out more about the opportunities for growth.


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Spotted: Dodge Charger Hellcat Widebody
Not too long ago we reported about the debut of the Dodge Charger Widebody at the California Spring Fest. There were no press releases or any official photos from Dodge, and there haven’t been any since the Spring Festival. The only confirmation about the existence of the Dodge Charger Widebody that enthusiasts have is a short video taken by someone in attendance. Industry experts presume that said Charger model is powered by the supercharged 6.2-liter Hellcat V8. Additionally, experts have been attempting to reach out to Dodge for further clarification, but the brand’s answer was the always frustrating (and customary) “no comment on future product.”
However, we now have more proof that the car does indeed exist, even if Dodge refuses to acknowledge that. An enthusiast who goes by the Instagram handle “evil_srt” recently shot some spy video that clearly caught a blue Charger SRT Hellcat Widebody out in plain sight. All signs point to the Charger being filmed for an upcoming promotional video or even a commercial for its official debut. In addition to the wider wheel arches and enhanced bumpers that make it obvious, this model is a Widebody, the spy video also shows a new body-colored rear spoiler, a huge rear diffuser that features a pair of integrated exhaust pipes and wider wheels.
We’ll have the video for you below, but fair warning that it isn’t of the highest quality. It’ll take a few pauses for viewers to notice the details we mentioned above. The latest details more or less match the camouflaged concept that was presented at last month’s (March 2019) event. Also, word on the street is that this new Charger variant will even feature a slight power boost over the “standard” Charger Hellcat and its 707 horsepower. Experts suspect that this Charger variant will likely top off at 717 horsepower.
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Enthusiasts in need for even more power? Experts also suspect that a rumor circulating that claims a Charger SRT Hellcat Redeye may also be in the works, with power possibly topping off at 797 horsepower. Clearly, Dodge is dedicated to catering to the undying needs of speed demons and showcasing their prowess (and penchant) for making top-quality performance vehicles. Of course, nothing is confirmed at the moment, but Dodge always comes through with additional Charger and Challenger variants – and with each variant comes more power.
Looking to test your skills behind the wheel of a performance car? Pass by University Dodge and check out the Dodge Charger lineup. Ranging from the standard base variants to the performance-oriented Hellcat variants, the Dodge Charger and Challenger are the muscle cars of anyone’s dreams. Here’s hoping that official details will be made available soon since Summer is nearly here, and what better time for burnouts and general performance car mayhem? Follow University Dodge on social media to stay up to date with the latest Dodge news.


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Vodafone is falling in line with the wishes of the European Commission. The mobile operator announced plans to slash its European roaming rates by at least 40 percent by 2007.
LitePoint Corporation, Sierra Wireless, Wavelink, Symbol, Cingular Wireless, Toronto Hydro Telecom, Siemens Communications Group, MapFrame Corporation and CR'P.
America Online (AOL) snapped up Wildseed for an undisclosed sum. The software company purchase will play an integral part of AOL's newly formed AOL Wireless group.
SpectraSite is officially part of American Tower Corporation, making the combined entity the largest tower operator in the United States with a 21 percent share of the market.
Verizon Wireless is trying to make life a little easier for its prepaid customers with the launch of EasyPay Plans, a monthly billing option with no long-term contract. Separately, the carrier unveiled its intentions to launch service in Little Rock, Ark.
The Street was intrigued by a report from a British newspaper that Cisco Systems may have its eye on Nokia, but the No. 1 global handset maker declined to comment on the rumors.
Digital Fountain has another major win under its belt. This time, the forward error correction (FEC) technology company has a licensing deal with none other than the biggest handset maker in the world.
Nortel shares were up more than 12 percent at one point, following the telecom equipment maker's second quarter results, which included a 10 percent revenue increase.
Qualcomm, Connexion by Boeing, UTStarcom, Mobliss, Macromedia, Cingular Wireless, GigaBeam Corporation, WiFi Projects, Namco America, Qualcomm, THQ Wireless, Bitstream, Symbian, Brightpoint, Skype Technologies, RemotePipes, SightSpeed and Aperto Networks.
WASHINGTON- Senators put off discussing the biggest wireless provision in their telecom rewrite legislation until next Tuesday, perhaps looking to the weekend to hammer out a compromise.
MobilePro is not stepping away from all of its municipal high-speed wireless deals. In fact, the company has signed a definitive agreement to move ahead with a planned deployment in the city of Yuma, Ariz.
Motient Corporation unveiled its intentions to sell its wireless legacy business. Geologic Solutions and its wholly owned subsidiary Logo Acquisition Corporation are acquiring the assets for a "nominal cash amount," Motient said.
In addition to its recently announced plans to combine with Padcom, NetMotion Wireless has secured a new customer for its Mobility XE platform. Unilever has signed on to use NetMotion's software for its field sales force.
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At a time when many major electronics and furniture retailers are scaling back operations, the Nebraska Furniture Mart is moving forward with construction of a third full-line store north of Dallas.
The expansion — the anchor for a $1.5 billion retail, dining and entertainment center roughly the size 40 football fields — will require additional staff here in Omaha.
“More accountants, more people to run things,” said Robert Batt, the company's executive vice president.
At its flagship campus on 72nd Street in Omaha, the company has “simply run out of room,” said Mark Hamilton, the company's marketing director.
To boost space, the Mart purchased a two-story, 44,000-square-foot office building in June at 808 S. 74th Plaza for $1.2 million, and is spending $7.4 million on renovations.
The new brick “wing,” which is being remodeled in anticipation of the company's May 2015 opening of the Dallas store, will become part of the Mart's corporate headquarters.
The roof has been replaced and the building has been rewired. Now the interior is being refinished for occupancy this spring, Batt said.
Batt said it will house at least 175 workers, the same number of people the Mart has said it plans to hire in Omaha over the next three years.
Batt would not say whether the Mart has begun hiring for those positions. “The important thing is we are reinvesting in hometown Omaha,” he said.
Situated less than 500 yards from the Mart on 72nd and just south of Rose Blumkin Drive, the building will provide space for our “credit department and call center and IT division and other people who work day-to-day but don't need to be close to the customer,” Batt said.
Those departments — the so-called “backroom” departments — are critical to any retailer's functioning, and are one of the keys to the Mart's success, said Ray Allegrezza, editor-in-chief of Furniture Today, a trade publication.
“I think of the Blumkin family as wizards who happen to sell electronics and furniture,” he said. “They understand backroom functions, which is not sexy, but it allows them to run a ship that big.”
Backroom employees are the “unsung heroes of logistics,” making sure items are in stock and delivered on time to customers, Allegrezza said. When you're in a war, he said, the most important guys are the ones behind the line that feed the artillery and provide supplies to the front lines.
“Without them you don't have product where it needs to be, you are missing delivery dates and customers don't come away from the store with a satisfactory experience.”
While the Great Recession put the kibosh on other retailers' expansion and in some cases forced them to close stores, the Mart is going forth with expansion plans it formulated nine years ago.
“When the Kansas City store opened in August 2003, we said, 'This is great. We should do it again under the right circumstance,'” Batt said.
The Mart scouted locations in major cities from Indiana to Arizona to Colorado and California, finally settling on a 433-acre tract in a north Dallas suburb.
A smart choice, Allegrezza said, adding, “They have a strong balance sheet and this is a great opportunity to acquire prime real estate.”
While other electronics and appliance chains may operate tens or hundreds of locations, the Mart will have just three full-line stores when its new Dallas store opens in May 2015.
The Mart, a Berkshire Hathaway Inc. company, is “lean and well-positioned,” Batt said.
If other major retailers have acted like hares in the past, adding stores at breakneck speed, the Mart has been a tortoise, albeit a giant one, making slow but big strides.
“We're a very conservative company, and we make giant leaps forward,” Batt said, describing the company's move into Texas as “well-planned and well-executed.”
And when a location calls for a big store, as it does in the Dallas area, the Mart doesn't cut corners, Batt said: “We build according to the expected population, and there are 6.8 million people in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.”
He said he had no announcements to make about other tenants for the project, but he's convinced that “once people see how beautiful it is, it will attract more business.”
“It's a funny thing about the home furnishing business,” Batt said. “People always need refrigerators, beds, couches ... .”
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Huawei sub-brand Honor has sent out invites for its Honor 20 series launch that is slated to take place in London on May 21. The new lineup from Honor is expected to feature at least two new smartphones, Honor 20 and Honor 20 Lite, however, a clue in the invitation suggests that there might be more products.
The invite shows side-by-side images of London’s Tower Bridge in low-light and the hashtag #CaptureWonder. By the looks of the invitation, it seems Honor will be focusing on camera capabilities with the Honor 20 series, as the company has recently been doing with most of its flagships.
While it is very apparent with the smartphone enthusiast, Honor has noted that the image on the invitation is for illustration purpose only–likely a response to Honor’s parent company Huawei being involved in allegedly misleading consumers with its photographs.
The launch date on the bottom left of the invite reads “444+4*4*4+(4+4)/4+44/4”, which generates the number 521 i.e, May 21. Nevertheless, there may be more to those numbers than the date alone. The repeated use of number 4 indicates that Honor has planned something that relates to it; perhaps the Honor 20 would feature a quad-camera setup or the company will release four new smartphones. There could be an Honor 20 Pro and Honor 20 Pro 5G model as well.
A company launching four new devices at a single launch event would not be an unprecedented instance, since Samsung, in February, launched four new Galaxy S10 devices including Galaxy S10, Galaxy S10+, Galaxy S10e, and Galaxy S10 5G.
In terms of specifications, there are not many details regarding the Honor 20 and Honor 20 Lite. According to the leaks, Honor 20 is said to be coming with a triple camera setup with a 48-megapixel primary sensor, 20MP secondary sensor, and an 8MP tertiary camera, as well as a 32MP camera up front.
Moreover, it is tipped to be powered by Kirin 980 SoC, coupled with 6GB or 8GB of RAM, and 128GB or 256GB of onboard storage. The battery on the device is said to be 3,650mAh. There are also speculations that the Honor 20 would include an in-display fingerprint scanner.
As for the Honor 20 Lite, the rumors suggest that the smartphone would basically be the Huawei P30 Lite with a micro-USB port rather than a USB-C port.


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A joint ICT initiative between the federal and Tasmanian state governments, the Intelligent Island program, has not failed according to the state's Secretary for the Department of Economic Development, despite criticism from the Opposition over the program's funding.
Competition watchdog the ACCC has rejected a draft proposal by the Optus-led G9 consortium on building Australia's fibre-to-the-node network, despite giving the plan a cautious thumbs-up.
The National Australia Bank (NAB) has awarded IT services contracts to Indian outsourcing giants Infosys and Satyam, in a move which may threaten Australian IT staff.
In front of an audience of 170 staff from 67 IT vendors, Australian Tax Office CIO, Bill Gibson, today outlined the department's demands for its AU$385 million managed network services contract.
I received several interesting responses to my post last week, "I love Linux, but it’s not going to save the world," including Marc Wagner's thoughts. Some folks thought I had changed my tune and was now an anti-Linux Windows fanboy whose salary was paid by Dell and Microsoft (not true, by the way).
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With Apple expected to deliver a new ultra-portable Mac at its Macworld conference Jan. 15 prognosticators are busy handicapping the device's features.
Southeastern College in Manila alleges the software company illegally copied and distributed copyrighted content.
I often struggle with what exactly to classify as “green tech.” But lately, the way I filter the numerous pitches I receive is by looking at ANY technology or technological innovation that makes the world a greener place.
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Best bike shop: Hermosa Cyclery
Much has changed in downtown Hermosa Beach since 1974. But Hermosa Cyclery, which was founded in that year just off the Strand by a cheerful man named Harold Schumaker, has happily endured.
Schumaker passed away in 2002 and willed the shop to four of his most beloved employees,
Steve Collins, Larry Burke, Ken Liebowitz and Mark McNeill, who have continued to operate Hermosa Cyclery both as a full-service bike shop and as something that feels like a civic institution, part of the very fabric of Old Hermosa.
“No doubt longevity has something to do with it,” said Collins of the shop’s ongoing popularity, as evidenced by its frequent Best of the Beach awards. “We are a tiny shop, not corporate, with a lot of character, and to get this kind of attention when you are competing with big shops is really reassuring. It’s astounding.”
Hermosa Cyclery is also civically engaged — when somebody needs a bike corral, or some bikes for a non-profit event, “We say yes,” Collins said. “Our outreach to the community exceeds our tiny size. And we are nice folks. We make an effort to hire people the community will be fond of.”
Schumaker himself is still rolling down the Strand in the form of a bike Hermosa Cyclery has designed called the Schueet. Naturally, it’s a Strand cruiser. “We are a simple shop, a Strand cruiser bike shop,” Collins said. “And that is where he always kind of steered it.”
After all, what in life is better than a cruise on the Hermosa Strand? “For a lot of international clients, we liken a ride on the Strand to a day at Disneyland,” Collins said. “We are not competing to out-Disney Disneyland, but when you go home from your vacation, you’ll probably think as fondly of your ride on the Strand as you do your visit to Disneyland. Even when we live here and we take it for granted, when we are riding on the Strand, we still go, ‘This is nice.’”
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AMC Theatres customers next month will be able to pay with meme coins dogecoin (DOGE) and shiba inu (SHIB) using crypto payments provider BitPay.
- “BitPay will be live for AMC online payments on our web site by March 19, and live on our mobile apps by April 16, possibly a few days earlier,” tweeted AMC CEO Adam Aron on Monday.
- In November the company, a unit of AMC Entertainment Holdings (AMC) began accepting bitcoin (BTC), ether (ETH), bitcoin cash (BCH) and litecoin (LTC) for payments, and promised DOGE was coming soon. At that time, AMC also said it would explore using shiba inu.
- AMC shares were up about 4% today, but remain lower by more than 30% year to date.
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