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Day: February 15, 2020

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How 4 Chinese Hackers Allegedly Took Down Equifax

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In September 2017, credit reporting giant Equifax came clean: It had been hacked, and the sensitive personal information of 143 million US citizens had been compromised—a number the company later revised up to 147.9 million. Names, birth dates, Social Security numbers, all gone in an unprecedented heist. On Monday, the Department of Justice identified the alleged culprit: China. In a sweeping nine-count indictment, the DOJ alleged that four members of China’s People’s Liberation Army were behind the Equifax hack, the culmination of a years-long investigation. In terms of the number…

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Caregiving startup Homage raises Series B to enter new Asian markets

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In many countries, an aging population coupled with a low birth rate is increasing the demand for qualified caregivers. In Asia, the need is especially urgent because rapid demographic shifts and changing social structures means family members who traditionally cared for relatives are unable to because they need to work, or live far away. Homage wants to help with a platform that not only matches pre-screened professionals and clients, but also enables caregiving organizations to scale up more quickly. The startup announced this week that it has raised Series B…

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She was adopted at 17. Then, a stranger who’d ‘been where she is’ offered to help pay for college.

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As a child in the foster system, Ashley Lacasse had already attended 19 different schools by the time she was 17. But now she has a stable home and the opportunity to attend college, thanks to her two adoptive moms and the generosity of a perfect stranger. “There’s sort of this unspoken rule with older kids that are in the system,” Ashley told her new moms, “and once you hit about 10 years old, nobody wants you anymore and you will never find a family.” That sense of hopelessness is…

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Cognitive Psychology for UX: The Principle of Limited Attention

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Specialists claim that human brains receive about 11 mil bits of data every second, but can only process just about 50 bits per second. In other words, there is a significant difference between the amount of information flowing into the human mind and the amount it can handle. UX design agenciesEver-Decreasing Attention Let’s say you’re late instead. So, you’re rushing through a crowded airport, trying to make it to your gate in time. Along the way, three or four other people approach you asking you questions. In the case that…

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Release Your Inhibitions (Feel The Rain On Your Skin): Weekly Horoscopes Feb 10-14 | Betches

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This Monday, Venus meets with the comet Chiron for their yearly hang sesh, meaning no stone will be left unturned this week. You’ll be feeling all the feels as decisions you’ve been avoiding come to the surface and literally force you to make a choice. You’ve been staring at the blank page before you, but now it is time to open up the dirty window and reach for something in the distance, so close you can almost taste it. Time to drench yourself in words unspoken. Live your life with…

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The Lost Boys review a bloody, ingenious reflection on youth

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Joel Schumachers vampire romp endures for its wonderfully grown-up treatment of being young This sprightly and satirical 80s spin on JM Barries lost boys from director Joel Schumacher is now rereleased in UK cinemas. Screenwriter Jeffrey Boam was reportedly drafted in to sexngoth up a story that was originally much more innocently Peter Pan-ish, and yet this version probably has more to say about the concept of staying for ever young. The film is certainly an amazing time capsule for the 80s and arguably one of the great 80s kids-heroism…

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This New Cherry Vanilla Coke Is The Flavor Combo Of Your Dreams

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Courtesy of Coca-Cola Here’s Where To Get Cherry Vanilla Coke For A Flavorful Combination By Daffany Chan Feb 10, 2020 There’s a new Coca-Cola flavor here just in time to sweeten up Valentine’s Day. Get ready to sip on the brand new Cherry Vanilla Coca-Cola, which features a combination of classic cherry and vanilla flavors. Previously, you could only snag this combo from a Coca-Cola Freestyle dispenser, but now that it’s in cans and bottles, you can check out where to get Cherry Vanilla Coke. Cherry Vanilla Coke and Cherry…

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Billie Eilish: No Time to Die review a Bond theme befitting the Craig era

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The pop sensation sidelines her trademarks for a tasteful track that matches the haunted solitude of its leading man the Beatles without earmuffs. The Beatles had the last laugh 007 presumably had to reach for hearing protection when Paul McCartney was commissioned to write the theme song for Live and Let Die but for years, the Bond themes pandered to their heros tastes, invariably coming from artists who were more likely to be found playing the Talk of the Town than the Marquee club. That changed dramatically in the 80s.…

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AssoConnect is a service that helps you manage your nonprofit organization

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Meet AssoConnect, a French startup that is building a software-as-a-service application to give you all the tools you need to manage your nonprofit organization (association in French). The company just raised a $7.7 million (€7 million) funding round with XAnge and ISAI leading the round. Various business angels, such as Nicolas Macquin, Rodolphe Carle, Michaël Benabou, Thibaud Elzière and Phil Tesler are also participating in today’s funding round. Many nonprofit organizations use tools and services that aren’t really designed for this type of organization. Some manage members in an Excel…

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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip hands-on: This is more like it

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The buyer beware adage is never more true than among early adopters. It was price, however, that made the Galaxy Fold such a difficult pill to swallow. When it was finally released to the public after numerous delays, the device came swaddled in warnings. It was a long list, and not exactly a vote of confidence for those who just dropped $2,000 on an unproven device. At the same time, the impulse to purchase the device was understandable. After years of teasing flexible displays, Samsung was finally ready to show…

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