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Internet Security tips — to help you protect your privacy
Have you ever considered yourself as an internet privacy expert? Do you have surety to be an anonymous user while going online on any application? RITAVPN offering the internet security and privacy tips that an internet user should follow by heart. Check yourself against this list and see where you stand! The first step to secure your system and protect your family from hacking attempt is to analyze what type of malware/virus can harm your computer.
1.Use a VPN
The connection to a VPN will provide a safer and secure encrypted channel to forward your device traffic. Furthermore, VPN also helps you to get back your blocked contents in specific countries and during shopping will save your money. Third parties that could reach your real IP addresses will stay away after connecting to VPN because it would only allow your connected network IP address to them. Everyone thoughts, for all types of internet usage, public or not VPN might be using standard method.
2. Install Virus Prevention and Detection Software
For the protection and privacy of computer and private information, the next significant step is to install reliable security software and antivirus software in your system. This software will protect your internet security and provide virus-free system by scanning your computer.
3. Avoid using the default password
The hackers can easily access your wireless devise pin code by accessing the default password of wireless router of person who made it. To protect the password, it is necessary to change the password that is given by the administrator of Wi-Fi device. Additionally, try to use complicated letters and series of numbers to change your password instead of choosing easy password.
4. Don’t let your wireless device announce its presence
For the prevention of your device security do not announce your wireless device’s SSID to world. Propagation of SSID (Service Set Identifier) should be Switch off.
5. Change your device’s SSID name
The default SSID name of your device should be changed and select complicated letters and numbers for new password that could not easily be accessed or guessed.virtual private network
6. Encrypt your data
Allow the permission to encryption in the setting of your connection settings. If your device supports WPA encryption, use that, if it is not supporting the use of alternative WEP encryption.
7. Keep up to date antivirus software and Internet attacks
Different types of malware hackers use to steal the personal information of users through attacks. So, for the protection of your device use up to date automatic update software. To provide fix privacy solutions to your device daily run anti-virus software on your computer.
8. Stay private on Wi-Fi networks
Use Rita VPN for the protection of your data from interfering eyes as being encrypted by VPN. It is only possible when you will not upload your personal data, sensitive information like credit card number and passwords of your account.
9. Don’t interact with suspicious emails
Attackers often send you phishing emails with unprotected links. By clicking on these links, you are vulnerable to malicious attacks and unprotecting personal information. You should first delete and do not respond to those suspicious emails.
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Have you ever considered yourself as an internet privacy expert? Do you have surety to be an anonymous user while going online on any application? RITAVPN offering the internet security and privacy tips that an internet user should follow by heart. Check yourself against this list and see where you stand! The first step to secure your system and protect your family from hacking attempt is to analyze what type of malware/virus can harm your computer.
1.Use a VPN
The connection to a VPN will provide a safer and secure encrypted channel to forward your device traffic. Furthermore, VPN also helps you to get back your blocked contents in specific countries and during shopping will save your money. Third parties that could reach your real IP addresses will stay away after connecting to VPN because it would only allow your connected network IP address to them. Everyone thoughts, for all types of internet usage, public or not VPN might be using standard method.
2. Install Virus Prevention and Detection Software
For the protection and privacy of computer and private information, the next significant step is to install reliable security software and antivirus software in your system. This software will protect your internet security and provide virus-free system by scanning your computer.
3. Avoid using the default password
The hackers can easily access your wireless devise pin code by accessing the default password of wireless router of person who made it. To protect the password, it is necessary to change the password that is given by the administrator of Wi-Fi device. Additionally, try to use complicated letters and series of numbers to change your password instead of choosing easy password.
4. Don’t let your wireless device announce its presence
For the prevention of your device security do not announce your wireless device’s SSID to world. Propagation of SSID (Service Set Identifier) should be Switch off.
5. Change your device’s SSID name
The default SSID name of your device should be changed and select complicated letters and numbers for new password that could not easily be accessed or guessed.virtual private network
6. Encrypt your data
Allow the permission to encryption in the setting of your connection settings. If your device supports WPA encryption, use that, if it is not supporting the use of alternative WEP encryption.
7. Keep up to date antivirus software and Internet attacks
Different types of malware hackers use to steal the personal information of users through attacks. So, for the protection of your device use up to date automatic update software. To provide fix privacy solutions to your device daily run anti-virus software on your computer.
8. Stay private on Wi-Fi networks
Use Rita VPN for the protection of your data from interfering eyes as being encrypted by VPN. It is only possible when you will not upload your personal data, sensitive information like credit card number and passwords of your account.
9. Don’t interact with suspicious emails
Attackers often send you phishing emails with unprotected links. By clicking on these links, you are vulnerable to malicious attacks and unprotecting personal information. You should first delete and do not respond to those suspicious emails.
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How to Clear Cookies in Safari
As mentioned in previous articles, websites store cookies and other data on your device to know who you are and what your preferences are. While some cookies stick to your browser, track everything you do and record your actions, some cookies are helpful. If you remove all cookies on your device, websites won't identify you and provide better services for you when you revisit them. So, think twice before deleting all cookies.
To continue with the previous articles on how to clear cookies in Firefox and Google Chrome, this article will teach you how to clear cookies in Safari on a Mac, iPhone or iPad.
How to clear cookies in Safari on Mac
1.Open Safari on your Mac
2.Click "Safari" menu in the top left corner of the browser
3.Select "Preferences" in the Safari drop-down menu
4.Go to the "Privacy" tab at the top of the Preferences window
5.Click on the section "Manage Website Data"
6.Under this section, you can select one or more websites, then click "Remove" or "Remove All"
How to clear cookies in Safari on iPhone or iPad
1.Open Settings app on your iPhone or iPad
2.Scroll down to click "Safari"
3.Tap "Clear History and Website Data"
4.Confirm your selection when prompted
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You will delete all cookies and history in the Safari browser of your iPhone or iPad. When there's no history or website data to clear, the setting turns gray. If you want to keep your history, you can take the following steps to only clear your cookies.
1.Open Settings app on your iPhone or iPad
2.Scroll down to click "Safari"
3.Tap "Advanced"
4.Under this section, select "Website Data"
5.Click "Remove All Website Data"
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As mentioned in previous articles, websites store cookies and other data on your device to know who you are and what your preferences are. While some cookies stick to your browser, track everything you do and record your actions, some cookies are helpful. If you remove all cookies on your device, websites won't identify you and provide better services for you when you revisit them. So, think twice before deleting all cookies.
To continue with the previous articles on how to clear cookies in Firefox and Google Chrome, this article will teach you how to clear cookies in Safari on a Mac, iPhone or iPad.
How to clear cookies in Safari on Mac
1.Open Safari on your Mac
2.Click "Safari" menu in the top left corner of the browser
3.Select "Preferences" in the Safari drop-down menu
4.Go to the "Privacy" tab at the top of the Preferences window
5.Click on the section "Manage Website Data"
6.Under this section, you can select one or more websites, then click "Remove" or "Remove All"
How to clear cookies in Safari on iPhone or iPad
1.Open Settings app on your iPhone or iPad
2.Scroll down to click "Safari"
3.Tap "Clear History and Website Data"
4.Confirm your selection when prompted
Note: The instruction might be slightly different due to the version of your operating system.online security
You will delete all cookies and history in the Safari browser of your iPhone or iPad. When there's no history or website data to clear, the setting turns gray. If you want to keep your history, you can take the following steps to only clear your cookies.
1.Open Settings app on your iPhone or iPad
2.Scroll down to click "Safari"
3.Tap "Advanced"
4.Under this section, select "Website Data"
5.Click "Remove All Website Data"
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How to Clear Cookies in Firefox
In Firefox, Cookies are stored in a single file on your computer by websites you visit and contain information such as site preferences or login status. But cookies can be harmful.
As we’ve talked about what cookies are and how to clear cookies in Chrome, today we are going to tell you how to delete cookies in Firefox.
How to clear cookies in Firefox on your Windows or Mac computer
1. Open Firefox
2. Open menu in the upper right corner of the browser
3. Select “Options”
4. Click “Privacy ＆ Security”
5. Scroll down to the section “Cookies and Site Data”
6. Tap “Clear Data” to clear all cookies and site data stored by Firefox
Note: Clearing all cookies and site data stored by Firefox may sign you out of websites and remove offline web content. Clearing cache data will not affect your logins.VPN download
How to clear cookies in Firefox on your Android device
1. Open Firefox app
2. Tap “Menu” at the top right
3. Tap “Settings”
4. Tap “Clear private data”
5. Tap “Cookies ＆ active logins”
6. Tap “CLEAR DATA”
How to clear cookies in Firefox on your iOS device
1. Open Firefox app
2. Tap the menu button at the bottom of the screen (the menu will be at the top right if you’re using an iPad)
3. Tap “Settings”
4. Tap “Clear Private Data”
On the “Clear Private Data” screen, make sure the “Cookies” slider button is on. Turn on other options as desired. Then, tap “Clear Private Data”.
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In Firefox, Cookies are stored in a single file on your computer by websites you visit and contain information such as site preferences or login status. But cookies can be harmful.
As we’ve talked about what cookies are and how to clear cookies in Chrome, today we are going to tell you how to delete cookies in Firefox.
How to clear cookies in Firefox on your Windows or Mac computer
1. Open Firefox
2. Open menu in the upper right corner of the browser
3. Select “Options”
4. Click “Privacy ＆ Security”
5. Scroll down to the section “Cookies and Site Data”
6. Tap “Clear Data” to clear all cookies and site data stored by Firefox
Note: Clearing all cookies and site data stored by Firefox may sign you out of websites and remove offline web content. Clearing cache data will not affect your logins.VPN download
How to clear cookies in Firefox on your Android device
1. Open Firefox app
2. Tap “Menu” at the top right
3. Tap “Settings”
4. Tap “Clear private data”
5. Tap “Cookies ＆ active logins”
6. Tap “CLEAR DATA”
How to clear cookies in Firefox on your iOS device
1. Open Firefox app
2. Tap the menu button at the bottom of the screen (the menu will be at the top right if you’re using an iPad)
3. Tap “Settings”
4. Tap “Clear Private Data”
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Ryan Mason used to play for Tottenham Hotspur and Hull before he was
forced to retire in February 2018.It was after he fractured his skull
during a challenge in a Premier League game over a year earlier.Children football in Shanghai
"I look at some kids and they head the ball with the top of the head and their technique is all wrong, therefore the pressure that it's putting on the brain is a lot more. I don't think kids should be heading real balls." he said."Maybe bring in sponge balls to learn the technique and gain that experience of actually challenging for a header."
He wants the ban to better protect kids from head injuries.The Professional Footballers' Association (PFA) has also previously called for restrictions on young players until more is known about the long-term health risks of heading.
One of the world's leading experts on brain injuries, Dr Bennet Omalu, said last year that he thought heading a football should be restricted in the professional game and banned for under 18s.One of the big arguments for the ban is a type of head injury that football players can suffer called 'concussion'.
It happens when someone gets a significant bang on the head - so much that the brain is shaken and knocks against the inside of the skull.
This causes the nerves and structures in the brain to be altered, which means messages aren't sent around the brain in the right way.It can be serious and it might take someone several days to recover if they have a very bad bang to the head.Some people think that in order to get concussion, you have to be knocked unconscious - but that isn't true.One of the big issues. is that we don't know how heading footballs impacts on someone's health.
A lot of people think more research needs to be done to know the long-term risks.The Football Association says it is "committed to researching and examining all areas" of head injuries in the game, including the long-term effects on players.
An FA spokesperson said: "We have commissioned comprehensive and rigorous research studies in this area, in collaboration with the Drake Foundation and the PFA, which are currently ongoing."These studies will help establish whether or not there are any risks associated with playing football."
"I look at some kids and they head the ball with the top of the head and their technique is all wrong, therefore the pressure that it's putting on the brain is a lot more. I don't think kids should be heading real balls." he said."Maybe bring in sponge balls to learn the technique and gain that experience of actually challenging for a header."
He wants the ban to better protect kids from head injuries.The Professional Footballers' Association (PFA) has also previously called for restrictions on young players until more is known about the long-term health risks of heading.
One of the world's leading experts on brain injuries, Dr Bennet Omalu, said last year that he thought heading a football should be restricted in the professional game and banned for under 18s.One of the big arguments for the ban is a type of head injury that football players can suffer called 'concussion'.
It happens when someone gets a significant bang on the head - so much that the brain is shaken and knocks against the inside of the skull.
This causes the nerves and structures in the brain to be altered, which means messages aren't sent around the brain in the right way.It can be serious and it might take someone several days to recover if they have a very bad bang to the head.Some people think that in order to get concussion, you have to be knocked unconscious - but that isn't true.One of the big issues. is that we don't know how heading footballs impacts on someone's health.
A lot of people think more research needs to be done to know the long-term risks.The Football Association says it is "committed to researching and examining all areas" of head injuries in the game, including the long-term effects on players.
An FA spokesperson said: "We have commissioned comprehensive and rigorous research studies in this area, in collaboration with the Drake Foundation and the PFA, which are currently ongoing."These studies will help establish whether or not there are any risks associated with playing football."
Bath Spa University is offering the next generation of budding primary
school teachers an alternative route into an exceptional teaching career
with the launch of its new part-time primary PGCE course.
Bath Spa’s Institute for Education, which has been training teachers and other education professionals since 1946, has launched the course to widen access to teaching.
The innovative new programme opens doors to career changers, who will benefit from continuing to earn an income while studying, as well as to those who may not be able to train to become teachers through a traditional full-time programme.
The 16-month course, which starts at the end of January 2019, responds to recent changes in government funding for primary initial teacher training and will alleviate some of the financial pressure associated with studying to become a teacher.
Bath Spa University is also offering a £500 scholarship to part-time primary PGCE students to thank them for choosing a career in teaching.
Pat Black, Head of Initial Teacher Education at Bath Spa University, said: “Primary school education is so critical for the development of our children’s thinking and learning so we want to ensure they have exceptional teachers to support them. However, the climate for primary schools and their teachers is changing, with many feeling the pressure of funding and bursary cuts which can discourage them from considering what can be an incredibly inspiring and rewarding career. We wanted to do something positive to overcome this and help attract the next generation of talent.
“Our new part-time programme opens doors that would otherwise be closed to some applicants so we’re encouraging anyone who’s thinking about a career in primary school teaching, whether they’re straight out of university or considering a career change, to apply for the course which they can complete around their everyday life.”
The part-time Primary PGCE course, which begins on 21 January 2019, is open to those with an undergraduate degree in any subject and GCSEs (grade C or above) in English, Maths and Science. Training is for three days per week until the final 10-week full-time placement.
This unique timetable will be delivered as part of Bath Spa University’s ‘outstanding’ teacher training programme as rated by Ofsted.
Bath Spa’s Institute for Education, which has been training teachers and other education professionals since 1946, has launched the course to widen access to teaching.
The innovative new programme opens doors to career changers, who will benefit from continuing to earn an income while studying, as well as to those who may not be able to train to become teachers through a traditional full-time programme.
The 16-month course, which starts at the end of January 2019, responds to recent changes in government funding for primary initial teacher training and will alleviate some of the financial pressure associated with studying to become a teacher.
Bath Spa University is also offering a £500 scholarship to part-time primary PGCE students to thank them for choosing a career in teaching.
Pat Black, Head of Initial Teacher Education at Bath Spa University, said: “Primary school education is so critical for the development of our children’s thinking and learning so we want to ensure they have exceptional teachers to support them. However, the climate for primary schools and their teachers is changing, with many feeling the pressure of funding and bursary cuts which can discourage them from considering what can be an incredibly inspiring and rewarding career. We wanted to do something positive to overcome this and help attract the next generation of talent.
“Our new part-time programme opens doors that would otherwise be closed to some applicants so we’re encouraging anyone who’s thinking about a career in primary school teaching, whether they’re straight out of university or considering a career change, to apply for the course which they can complete around their everyday life.”
The part-time Primary PGCE course, which begins on 21 January 2019, is open to those with an undergraduate degree in any subject and GCSEs (grade C or above) in English, Maths and Science. Training is for three days per week until the final 10-week full-time placement.
This unique timetable will be delivered as part of Bath Spa University’s ‘outstanding’ teacher training programme as rated by Ofsted.
It’s been detecting what are known as ‘FRBs’ (Fast Radio Bursts) which
are small pulses of radio waves originating out in the cosmos. The
source of the signals is unknown but they are believed to be coming from
a region of space around three billion light years from Earth. The
500-meter fixed diameter Aperture Spherical Radio Telescope, nicknamed
Tianyan, is located Guizhou, southwest China. Officials say it’s picked
up over 100 FRBs since late August, all coming from this same source –
designated FRB121102. Experts at the Chinese Academy of Sciences are
currently analysing and cross-checking these signals to try and
understand more about where they come from. It’s currently believed that
FSBs are created by certain processes out in deep space, rather than
from any kind of alien technology.To get more chinese online news, you can visit shine news official website.
Most are ‘one-offs” but a small amount are ‘repeaters’ which recur in the same place. One prevailing theory is the radio bursts are a side effect of neutron stars colliding with black holes. Another suggests they are produced by so-called ‘magnetars’ – neutron stars with incredibly powerful magnetic fields. But that was called into question back in July when a new burst was picked up and attributed to a spiral galaxy 7.9 billion light years away that resembles our own Milky Way. A team of stargazers used the Australian Square Kilometer Array to pinpoint the origins of a burst called FRB 190523. ‘This finding tells us that every galaxy, even a run-of-the-mill galaxy like our Milky Way, can generate an FRB,’ said Vikram Ravi, assistant professor of astronomy at Caltech. ‘Finding the locations of the one-off FRBs is challenging because it requires a radio telescope that can both discover these extremely short events and locate them with the resolving power of a mile-wide radio dish.’ ‘The theory that FRBs come from magnetars was developed in part because the earlier FRB 121102 came from an active star-forming environment, where young magnetars can be formed in the supernovae of massive stars,’ added Ravi. ‘But the host galaxy of FRB 190523 is more mellow in comparison.’
If ever there was going to be a telescope that uncovered the mystery of FRBs it would be China’s new radio telescope – it’s the largest and most sensitive radio observatory ever constructed. The telescope’s considerable observational power will be used by astronomers from various nations to study such phenomena as exoplanets, gravitational waves and ultra-high-energy cosmic rays. However, the addition of a highly-sensitive secondary system to the giant telescope has enabled it to detect fast radio bursts with high efficiency and in real time at the same time as undertaking over observation tasks. It is expected that Tianyan will allow researchers to pinpoint the origins of these mysterious pulses with significantly greater accuracy.
Most are ‘one-offs” but a small amount are ‘repeaters’ which recur in the same place. One prevailing theory is the radio bursts are a side effect of neutron stars colliding with black holes. Another suggests they are produced by so-called ‘magnetars’ – neutron stars with incredibly powerful magnetic fields. But that was called into question back in July when a new burst was picked up and attributed to a spiral galaxy 7.9 billion light years away that resembles our own Milky Way. A team of stargazers used the Australian Square Kilometer Array to pinpoint the origins of a burst called FRB 190523. ‘This finding tells us that every galaxy, even a run-of-the-mill galaxy like our Milky Way, can generate an FRB,’ said Vikram Ravi, assistant professor of astronomy at Caltech. ‘Finding the locations of the one-off FRBs is challenging because it requires a radio telescope that can both discover these extremely short events and locate them with the resolving power of a mile-wide radio dish.’ ‘The theory that FRBs come from magnetars was developed in part because the earlier FRB 121102 came from an active star-forming environment, where young magnetars can be formed in the supernovae of massive stars,’ added Ravi. ‘But the host galaxy of FRB 190523 is more mellow in comparison.’
If ever there was going to be a telescope that uncovered the mystery of FRBs it would be China’s new radio telescope – it’s the largest and most sensitive radio observatory ever constructed. The telescope’s considerable observational power will be used by astronomers from various nations to study such phenomena as exoplanets, gravitational waves and ultra-high-energy cosmic rays. However, the addition of a highly-sensitive secondary system to the giant telescope has enabled it to detect fast radio bursts with high efficiency and in real time at the same time as undertaking over observation tasks. It is expected that Tianyan will allow researchers to pinpoint the origins of these mysterious pulses with significantly greater accuracy.
He co-founded Alibaba in 1999 and it has become one of the world's
biggest internet firms.Mr Ma's success and colourful style has made him
one of China's most recognisable businessmen.To get more china news online, you can visit shine news official website.
Daniel Zhang, currently Alibaba's chief executive, will replace him as executive chairman.The company is now valued at $480bn (£389bn) and Mr Ma is China's richest man, with a net worth of $38.6bn according to Forbes.
He is also the first founder among a generation of prominent Chinese internet entrepreneurs to step down from his company."I think it will be very hard to replace somebody like Jack Ma," said Rebecca Fannin, author of a book on China's technology titans.Born to a poor family in the eastern Chinese city of Hangzhou, Mr Ma began his career as an teacher.
He bought his first computer at the age of 33 and was surprised when no Chinese beers turned up in his first online search for "beer".
With no background in computing, Mr Ma co-founded Alibaba in his apartment, having convinced a group of friends to invest in his online marketplace.
It was not the first time he had tried to get a start-up off the ground.
"Alibaba was his third attempt at a company, he had two trials before," said Duncan Clark who has written a book about Mr Ma and is also chairman of investment consultancy BDA China.
"He saw the promise of the internet quite early on, but it took a while for him to have a vehicle."Over the years, Alibaba has grown from an online marketplace into an e-commerce giant with interests ranging from financial services to artificial intelligence.
It was originally set up as a trading platform for businesses, before expanding into consumer e-commerce in 2003 and later launching digital payment platform Alipay.
Lacking a background in technology and with no particular strength in finance, Mr Clark said charisma and strategic vision have been Mr Ma's biggest assets.
"His charm is a big part of his leadership, his ability to convince people whether it's customers, employees or critically shareholders."
The author first met Mr Ma two decades ago and the entrepreneur spoke of making Alibaba one of the top 10 internet companies in the world within a decade.
"[It was] a sort of impossible ambition in a way but somehow he made people believe it," Mr Clark said.Earlier this year, he argued in favour of the "996 system" where workers are expected to work 12 hour days, and a six-day week - a hotly debated topic in Chinese media.
The flamboyant businessman is also known for enjoying the limelight and featured at an Alibaba event in 2017 wearing a Michael Jackson-themed outfit.Quiet, unassuming and known to shy away from the spotlight, Mr Zhang is nothing like his predecessor.
Inside Alibaba Mr Zhang is reportedly known as Xiaoyaozi, the name of a character in a Chinese martial arts novel. It means the "unfettered one"- someone who stays out of battles but is great at training others.
That reputation will come in handy as he steers Alibaba through arguably some of its most challenging times. The Chinese market, where it makes two thirds of its revenue, is slowing down.
At the same time, attempts to expand internationally have struggled.
US scrutiny of Chinese firms is blocking its growth in the West. In parts of South East Asia and India, analysts say understanding how to work in local markets and with local people is proving to be a challenge for the Chinese company.
Then there's the delayed multi-billion dollar public offering in Hong Kong, reportedly due to pro-democracy protests there.
Yet Mr Zhang's greatest challenge may be living up to the image of Mr Ma himself, a man who enjoyed the respect and affection of his staff as well as the international community.
Daniel Zhang, currently Alibaba's chief executive, will replace him as executive chairman.The company is now valued at $480bn (£389bn) and Mr Ma is China's richest man, with a net worth of $38.6bn according to Forbes.
He is also the first founder among a generation of prominent Chinese internet entrepreneurs to step down from his company."I think it will be very hard to replace somebody like Jack Ma," said Rebecca Fannin, author of a book on China's technology titans.Born to a poor family in the eastern Chinese city of Hangzhou, Mr Ma began his career as an teacher.
He bought his first computer at the age of 33 and was surprised when no Chinese beers turned up in his first online search for "beer".
With no background in computing, Mr Ma co-founded Alibaba in his apartment, having convinced a group of friends to invest in his online marketplace.
It was not the first time he had tried to get a start-up off the ground.
"Alibaba was his third attempt at a company, he had two trials before," said Duncan Clark who has written a book about Mr Ma and is also chairman of investment consultancy BDA China.
"He saw the promise of the internet quite early on, but it took a while for him to have a vehicle."Over the years, Alibaba has grown from an online marketplace into an e-commerce giant with interests ranging from financial services to artificial intelligence.
It was originally set up as a trading platform for businesses, before expanding into consumer e-commerce in 2003 and later launching digital payment platform Alipay.
Lacking a background in technology and with no particular strength in finance, Mr Clark said charisma and strategic vision have been Mr Ma's biggest assets.
"His charm is a big part of his leadership, his ability to convince people whether it's customers, employees or critically shareholders."
The author first met Mr Ma two decades ago and the entrepreneur spoke of making Alibaba one of the top 10 internet companies in the world within a decade.
"[It was] a sort of impossible ambition in a way but somehow he made people believe it," Mr Clark said.Earlier this year, he argued in favour of the "996 system" where workers are expected to work 12 hour days, and a six-day week - a hotly debated topic in Chinese media.
The flamboyant businessman is also known for enjoying the limelight and featured at an Alibaba event in 2017 wearing a Michael Jackson-themed outfit.Quiet, unassuming and known to shy away from the spotlight, Mr Zhang is nothing like his predecessor.
Inside Alibaba Mr Zhang is reportedly known as Xiaoyaozi, the name of a character in a Chinese martial arts novel. It means the "unfettered one"- someone who stays out of battles but is great at training others.
That reputation will come in handy as he steers Alibaba through arguably some of its most challenging times. The Chinese market, where it makes two thirds of its revenue, is slowing down.
At the same time, attempts to expand internationally have struggled.
US scrutiny of Chinese firms is blocking its growth in the West. In parts of South East Asia and India, analysts say understanding how to work in local markets and with local people is proving to be a challenge for the Chinese company.
Then there's the delayed multi-billion dollar public offering in Hong Kong, reportedly due to pro-democracy protests there.
Yet Mr Zhang's greatest challenge may be living up to the image of Mr Ma himself, a man who enjoyed the respect and affection of his staff as well as the international community.
Kanye West's Adidas Yeezy line has been killing it this year thanks to
numerous drops that have sold out pretty much instantly. One of the most
popular Yeezy silhouettes has been the Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 and
fans have been wondering when the V3 would be unveiled. Fortunately, the
shoe was finally revealed a few weeks ago and we have been getting
teasers ever since. The first colorway to be shown off was this creamy
white "Alien" model and now, it seems like a brand new colorway is
coming soon, as well.
Thanks to the Instagram sneaker account hanzuying, we have a look at this "Black" model which features the same upper and midsole as the "Alien" offering, except everything is now black. In addition to the beauty shots here, there are also some on-foot photos which showcase how great this shoe will look with an outfit. Fans are split on the look of the V3 but there is no denying that these are fire on-foot.
Based on the posts below, it looks like this shoe will be dropping in December of this year for $230 USD. A confirmation has yet to be given from Adidas or Kanye so stay tuned for any updates as we will be sure to bring them to you.buy Cheap Yeezy 350 Glow with best price
Thanks to the Instagram sneaker account hanzuying, we have a look at this "Black" model which features the same upper and midsole as the "Alien" offering, except everything is now black. In addition to the beauty shots here, there are also some on-foot photos which showcase how great this shoe will look with an outfit. Fans are split on the look of the V3 but there is no denying that these are fire on-foot.
Based on the posts below, it looks like this shoe will be dropping in December of this year for $230 USD. A confirmation has yet to be given from Adidas or Kanye so stay tuned for any updates as we will be sure to bring them to you.buy Cheap Yeezy 350 Glow with best price
Sneaker fans who missed out on yesterday’s pre-launch for the return of
the Adidas Yeezy Boost 700 “Wave Runner” will have another chance at the
coveted sneakers this Saturday.
The “Wave Runner” is executed with a gray leather and mesh upper that has contrasting black overlays and blue underlays on the midfoot. Reflective details are added to the heel counter along and onto the Three Stripes branding on the sides. The shoe’s standout feature lies in the tooling, thanks to its ultra-plush Boost cushioned midsole and a black rubber outsole.
The Yeezy Boost 700 model first debuted in the “Wave Runner” colorway back in 2017 but was only available in men’s sizing. This time, the kicks will be available in full-family sizing for a retail price of $300 for men’s, $180 for kids, and $150 for infants. Yeezy Supply, the Adidas app, and at select Three Stripes stockists this Saturday.
The “Wave Runner” Yeezy Boost 700 will be joined by another Yeezy style being released this month with the “Bone White” Yeezy 500 scheduled to drop in full family sizing on Aug. 24.Yeezy 700 Inertia Outlet online with hgih quality
The “Wave Runner” is executed with a gray leather and mesh upper that has contrasting black overlays and blue underlays on the midfoot. Reflective details are added to the heel counter along and onto the Three Stripes branding on the sides. The shoe’s standout feature lies in the tooling, thanks to its ultra-plush Boost cushioned midsole and a black rubber outsole.
The Yeezy Boost 700 model first debuted in the “Wave Runner” colorway back in 2017 but was only available in men’s sizing. This time, the kicks will be available in full-family sizing for a retail price of $300 for men’s, $180 for kids, and $150 for infants. Yeezy Supply, the Adidas app, and at select Three Stripes stockists this Saturday.
The “Wave Runner” Yeezy Boost 700 will be joined by another Yeezy style being released this month with the “Bone White” Yeezy 500 scheduled to drop in full family sizing on Aug. 24.Yeezy 700 Inertia Outlet online with hgih quality
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Note: Manufacturers continually change product specifications. While we try our best to keep product descriptions up to date, they do not necessarily reflect the latest information available from the manufacturer. We are not responsible for incorrect or outdated product descriptions and/or images.
FDA: These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.