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On December 2nd 2016, Nature Republic, the Korean nature-derived cosmetic brand, has revealed that it’s 13 major stores (Union Square, Queens Center Mall, Flushing, Del Amo Mall) in the United States have beaten its daily sales record on the day of Black Friday. nature republic aloe vera gel review
Nature Republic had a biggest sales increase of more than 320% compared to last year as a result of securing sales volume and large-scale promotion on the popular items such as SOOTHING & MOISTURE ALOE VERA 92% SOOTHING GEL and GINSENG ROYAL SILK WATERY CREAM.
In Flushing, the first Nature Republic brand store in New York, there
was a long line of customers waiting to enter the store from the early
morning until the late evening. Even though Nature Republic has prepared
more than three times as many stocks as usual, most of the stocks were
sold out within a day.
According to Nature Republic “this sales record has been achieved
through preparation that has been carefully planned out for Black
Friday, the largest shopping season in the United States, by securing
large stock of products that meets the demand of local customers. We
will continue to strive to achieve better results through various
promotions and great quality products.”
Meanwhile, since Nature Republic has launched a flagship store in the United States in 2012, Nature Republic is currently operating 13 stores in the eastern and western core commercial areas to name a few in New York, L.A and Hawaii. In particular, Nature Republic has a successful story of entering the four major shopping malls in the United States which are the Simon, Westfield, GGP and Macerich in 2016. (photo by Nature Republic)
Online censorship in Vietnam: How to browse freely
On the 1st of January 2019, a new censorship law took effect in Vietnam.
Up until now, the internet was a relatively free platform in the
sometimes restrictive country. The new legislation means that the
government can now monitor and punish even more people whose views do
not align with theirs.
Internet censorship in Vietnam
The Vietnamese government already has many laws that regulate the
internet, so critics are comparing this new law to The Great Firewall of
China. Sexually explicit, violent and politically sensitive content are
all regulated in Vietnam. The law on Information Technology allows the
government to punish any domestic or foreign individuals (living or
visiting Vietnam) who create any content opposing the state. Such
‘criminals’ can be fined or imprisoned, making online privacy essential
if you want to live or travel there.
In 2010, the government also ordered all organizations that offer free WiFi to install tracking software. In 2013, any distribution of materials that would harm national security or oppose the government was also banned. Social media and blogging platforms were the only place left for people to exchange their ‘personal information.’ However, three years later, two major blogging platforms – Blogger and WordPress – were also blocked.
The implications of the new bill
The new law, according to the Vietnamese government, is aimed at
increasing cybersecurity and attracting even more investors. However, it
will be done in a rather peculiar way. The government will track the
content posted on social media (or other platforms) and will ask
organizations to remove ‘state-offensive content’ within 24 hours. The
government will also ask organizations that have more than 10,000
Vietnamese users to establish local offices in Vietnam and host local
servers there.
Carriers keep selling your location
Unlike China, the Vietnamese government doesn’t intend to block any major social media websites. However, tech giants like Facebook and Google still opposed the new law. They are concerned that it will allow the government to more easily access users’ data and arrest local employees. The affected companies will have another 12 months to move their data centers to Vietnam (days after the bill took effect, Vietnam accused Facebook of violating the law and allowing its users to post anti-state messages.)
People living in or visiting the country should be more concerned than ever about their online privacy. If not, they will certainly need to think twice before sharing anything on social media or expressing their opinion about Vietnam online. The country has a track record of bloggers and activists who were sentenced because of their social or political views.
“While it’s likely that activists who have previously spoken up against government abuses will be targeted first, the government’s longer-term plan is to bring the internet under the same draconian controls that affect print media, TV and radio. The government’s new year gift to its citizens is intensified fear about what they can say online and uncertainty about what issues and statements will trigger arrests and prosecution.”
– Phil Robertson, Deputy Director, Human Rights Watch Asia.
What to do if you are going to Vietnam
Visiting or living in countries with oppressive regimes can be
difficult. Something you would carelessly post in your homeland might
result in unexpected punishments in Vietnam. Sometimes you might not be
familiar with the laws and you won’t even know what content will be
perceived as inappropriate. You should always protect your privacy,
which you can easily do by using a VPN.
With NordVPN you can:
A VPN Change your IP address and
location. This will prevent online platforms or the Vietnamese
government from seeing where you posted the content from.
Ensure your online privacy and security
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Facebook’s hunt for your data reaches new low
We already knew Facebook is thirsty for any drop of data it can squeeze
from its users, but a new report shows just how many rules they’re
willing to break to get it. Their incredibly invasive app even targets
minors.
In mid 2018, Facebook’s Onavo VPN app was skewered by critics for being nothing more than spyware in disguise. The social media giant was using the free VPN to collect extensive data on users and to monitor their rivals. After all of this was discovered, Apple booted the app from their app store.
However, a report by TechCrunch has revealed that Facebook has been using a very similar app called Facebook Research that goes even further. The app pays users $20 in e-gift cards to install it and grant it root certificate access, which means it can monitor virtually anything the user does online. It targets a variety of demographics, but one of the main targets are children ages 13-17.
If it’s not obvious why this is a problem, let us explain:
They are exposing users to unnecessary risks. The root certificate
grants Facebook’s app the right to monitor almost anything the device
does online – not just on Facebook or its apps. This unprecedented level
of access can expose users to extraordinary risks. What if a rogue
Facebook employee accesses the system collecting people’s data? What if
hackers access the system?
They are invading your privacy on a whole new level. Root certificate
access grants them unprecedented new opportunities to invade your
private life. They can read your messages on other apps. They can view
any files you send, whether or not you want them to be seen. They can
see what your camera sends and listen to your microphone broadcasts.
They can listen to calls. They can watch everything you do when using
apps online. Do you trust anyone with that type of access to your phone?
They’re taking advantage of uninformed users. Facebook founder Mark
Zuckerberg was accused of being tone-deaf during his annual speech, but
this project is even worse. In the wake of the many privacy scandals
Facebook caused in 2018, they should be taking a step back to evaluate
how much they intrude into people’s lives. Instead, we can see that
they’ve ignored the public outcry by continuing to develop this invasive
program.
They are targeting kids. $20 will seem like a lot to many children ages
13-17 still dependent on their parents. So will the referral bonuses
they get for involving their friends. These children may not yet
understand how much of their privacy they’re giving up and what sort of
risks they’re exposing themselves to. Fortunately, children are required
to present parental consent forms to participate, but it’s possible
that some will have lied about their age to make some pocket money from
themselves.
They are ignoring rules made to keep you safe. Facebook’s initial attempts were partially thwarted when Apple threw their free VPN,
Onavo, out of the app store. Apple did this because the app violated
its rules designed to keep users safe and private. This time, Facebook
is simply asking users to side-load the app and bypass the store
altogether.
They are behaving unethically. Facebook is paying users and demanding
dangerous root certificate access in part to spy on their competitors.
This is ethically questionable as it is, but it’s also ethically
questionable to recruit users and violate their security and privacy to
do so.
They have been trying to hide their actions. Users only discover that
the app is run by Facebook once they’re signing up. Until then, it is
referred to as Project Atlas. This may have helped the program evade the
public eye for quite some time.
After TechCrunch published their damning report, Facebook has
deactivated its iOS Facebook Research app, but there’s no word on when
or if the Android version will be deactivated.
The takeaway
It’s clear that Facebook learned the wrong lesson from a year filled
with privacy scandals. Instead of reducing their invasiveness and
respecting users’ privacy, they are dialing up their monitoring powers
to make even more money.
If you have agreed to use Facebook Research, we suggest discontinuing use and removing it. Ask if your children are using it, and if they are, remove it (and give them $20 so they don’t need to sign up for any sketchy apps).
As Facebook continues to ignore public concerns about privacy, it may also be worth reconsidering the social media service’s role in your own life.
Lastly, remember – if an app is free, it’s probably making money off of you. If it’s paying you to use it, you’re definitely giving up something important!
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How does DNS hijacking work
As you can see, DNS is highly decentralized. No single DNS server holds all the IP addresses and their corresponding domains. Your query will travel along a chain of DNS servers before you get your result.
DNS hijacking is the practice of redirecting DNS queries. You send out a query – What is the IP of youtube.com? – but a third party steers the query the wrong way. As a result, you get a false IP address, and the wrong page loads on your screen.
Say you’re trying to access your online bank. Your DNS is hijacked and a different website is loaded that looks exactly like your bank’s homepage and you enter your login details. This is a known phishing scam when hackers create fake copies of a website to extract their victims’ usernames and passwords. The next thing you know, your bank account has been emptied.
In other cases, DNS hijacking can be more annoying than harmless. When you type the URL of a website that does not exist, you should get an error message. However, some internet service providers redirect you to their website to show you ads instead.
The bad news is, anyone can be susceptible to DNS hijacking.
How does your DNS get hijacked?
A DNS hack could happen at any link in the chain of DNS queries. Here’s how:
Malware
Your computer or router can be infected with malware that rewrites the configuration of DNS settings. As a result, your device queries a rogue DNS server that serves you fake IP addresses.
The most famous malware of this kind was called DNSChanger, which wreaked havoc on the net until it was put down in 2012. It infected computers and changed their DNS configurations, pointing them to rogue servers operated by hackers. These servers replaced advertising on websites with ads sold by hackers, making them $14 million in profit (to find out more about other types of malware, click here).
In total, over four million computers were infected. Their owners had no idea they were seeing ads placed by hackers who had corrupted their systems.
This scenario could have gone much worse. A more malicious malware could redirect you through hacker-controlled open web proxies and get access to all your traffic (and any sensitive data you send). You could also be directed to a dummy website that extracts your passwords and usernames through fake login procedures.
The worst part of a malware attack is that you have no idea that your system is compromised until the damage is done.
Compromised DNS server
In a DNS server hack, your query is redirected in the wrong destination by a DNS server under a hacker’s control. This attack is even more cunning because once the query leaves your device, you have no control whatsoever over the direction your traffic takes.
Essentially, they violate the trust your system places in DNS servers. Hacking a DNS server will usually be relatively difficult, but it’s far from impossible.
Internet service provider interference
Some internet service providers use DNS hijacking on their own users to display ads or collect statistics. They do this by hijacking the NXDOMAIN response.
NXDOMAIN is the response you get if you type in a domain that does not exist (meaning it doesn’t have a corresponding IP address). For example, if you entered “ssdsrfadsfdgfaaf.com” into your browser, you would get the NXDOMAIN response: “The website cannot be found” or a similar error message (unless someone were to buy that domain for some reason).
When an internet service provider hijacks the NXDOMAIN response, they replace the error message with a fake website set up by the internet service provider to show you ads or collect your data.
How to prevent DNS hijacking
Use reliable antivirus software and update your system whenever security patches come out. Malware that modifies DNS settings is the most common form of DNS hijacking.
Avoid suspicious links. Cybersecurity 101 – do not click on links from sources (people, websites) you are not familiar with. Even if you trust the source, check the URL carefully. For more tips on this and other scam attacks, click here.
Use a VPN, which encrypts your traffic and DNS settings and prevents hackers from intercepting and snooping your sensitive information. A VPN is especially useful if you frequently use public Wi-Fi, which is often unsafe due to poor router configuration and weak passwords.
Change your router password. It’s very easy to crack the default factory login, so a hacker is just a step away from changing your DNS settings. We have plenty of tips on creating strong passwords here.
Be alert, especially if a website you are familiar with acts like a stranger (gives you weird pop-ups, screens, shows landing pages you’ve never seen before). Alertness is key since there is no foolproof protection against the types of hijacking attacks that targeted The New York Times or WikiLeaks. In those cases, authoritative DNS servers, which hold actual records, were poisoned.
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What security features does PayPal have?
Due to its growing popularity and ease of use, PayPal has become a
perfect platform for phishing scams and fraud. You might think that
you’re using a legitimate website while in reality, you’ll be sharing
your financial details with a hacker. Can you trust PayPal with your
hard-earned money? Let’s have a look at the security tools they have to
protect you.
#1 Encryption
The company makes sure that your personal and financial information is
encrypted and cannot be seen by prying eyes. Paypal uses SSL encryption
to ensure that the data between your browser and their servers is
secure. They also encrypt the data in transit and your data stored on
their servers.
#2 Email authentication
PayPal’s name is often used to disguise phishing attacks. Fortunately,
the company collaborates with major email providers like Gmail and Yahoo
to authenticate its outgoing emails. What does that mean for you?
Your email provider will recognize emails coming from an authentic PayPal domain as legitimate and will send them straight to your inbox. Phishing emails from fake domains will be flagged as spam. With most popular email providers, you won’t need to lift a finger.
However, that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t stay vigilant. Always make sure there aren’t any spelling mistakes in the address of the sender of the email you’re reading. Learn how to recognize even the most realistic phishing emails.
#3 Prepaid card
With a Paypal account, you can also order a prepaid Mastercard. This is a
great tool for any online shopper because it minimizes the risks of
online fraud and identity thefts. Also, some websites might not have
Paypal as a payment option, so this would be a secure alternative.
If you end up on a spoofed website and enter your prepaid card details, this data will still leak to a hacker. However, if you paid with a prepaid card, the hacker will only be able to access the funds you have on that account and won’t be able to drain your life savings. Prepaid cards also hold much less personal information so hackers won’t be able to use it to steal your identity.
#4 Two-Factor Authentication
Paypal also offers two-factor authentication (2FA). This means that you
have an extra step of confirmation you need to complete, but it also
makes it more difficult to hack into your account.
To log in with 2FA, you will start by entering your account password. A confirmation code will then be sent to your mobile device. The code will be sent at the same time you entered your password. This makes it almost impossible for anyone to get into your account with just your password – they would also need access to your phone.
Unfortunately, 2FA isn’t on by default. Follow PayPal’s step-by-step guide to enable it .
#5 Uses 3D passcode
Buyers that use PayPal will also come across a 3D passcode, which is an
extra security step online shops will ask them to complete. The type of
authentication will depend on your bank and card issuer, but in most
cases, it will require you to enter an additional password or another
verification code you set up with your bank. You might have previously
seen these pages labeled as “MasterCard SecureCode,” “Verified by Visa”
or “Safekey” for American Express cardholders.
Extra steps you should take
No matter how many security tools PayPal has, many people still fall for
scams and lose their money. Don’t be one of them. Take the following
precautionary measures to protect your account:
Keep the software and antivirus on your devices up to date. Your account is only as safe as your device is.
Link a credit rather than a debit card to your PayPal account. In most
cases, your credit card issuer will protect you from fraud and might be
able to refund you the money.
Create a strong password that can’t be easily guessed.
Learn to recognize phishing emails and spoofed websites.
Don’t use public WiFi for financial transactions.
Use a VPN to protect yourself from any snoopers trying to get your login information.
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5 ultimate security tips for Android
With so much sensitive information residing on your smartphone, there is
a chance that it knows more about you than your best friend does.
That’s why your pocket-sized Android device is a dream target for cyber
bad guys. Don’t put yourself at risk of being hacked – follow these 5
ultimate Android security tips right now.
#1: Don’t fall into a free Wi-Fi trap
What else, besides accessing the Internet, do you use your Android phone
for? Well, yes, calling is still a cornerstone but aside from that,
there’s not so much you can do without the Internet. And yet now you can
make calls online, as many instant messaging apps come equipped with
this feature.
Relying on mobile data to satisfy the “always online” need can be costly, so it seems wise (and practical) to hop on a wireless network whenever there’s a chance. Especially when many businesses offer Wi-Fi free of charge: coffee shops, shopping malls, airports, stations, libraries, you name it. However, nothing good comes free – public Wi-Fi networks are extremely vulnerable to hacking.
So here’s the harsh truth: you are never safe when using public Wi-Fi. Cybercriminals have their own methods to steal your private data while you’re innocently posting a status update on Facebook or buying that camera on sale while sipping your latte. The most common tactics are man-in-the-middle attacks, fake hotspots and Wi-Fi sniffing. An unsecured Wi-Fi network isn’t too challenging to crack even for an amateur hacker, so you might end up giving away your banking details, passwords, personal files and other sensitive information in a blink.
For this reason, a VPN app is a must-have for your Android device. VPN stands for a virtual private network. It saves the day by making your online traffic snoop-proof through tough encryption. The most exciting part is that you can use public Wi-Fi for anything you want without getting paranoid about your personal info being stolen.
To get the Internet privacy you deserve, choose a trustworthy VPN
app that keeps no logs, is easy to use but carries advanced security
features under the hood. It also offers the functionality of automatic
VPN connection on Wi-Fi networks, which makes security on wireless
networks effortless.
#2: Download apps only from the Play Store
Installing apps from unofficial sources is risky, as you can easily get
malware slipped into your device. In the Android world, downloading apps
from anywhere but the Play Store is called “sideloading” and is
implemented by installing application package files in the APK format.
Again, by doing so, you can’t be sure if the file isn’t malicious or if
it’s set to serve the intended purpose.
To always stay on the safe side, make the Google Play Store your go-to place for getting apps. Google applies a strict screening and reviewing process for submitted apps, and only credible ones should make it to the Play Store. Nevertheless, hackers persistently try to push their malicious apps into the official app store and sometimes they succeed. In 2017, Google took down 700,000 dodgy apps from the Play Store and announced of its improved models of detecting abusive developers.
By default, Android has the sideloading option disabled. In case you have this security setting changed, you can manage it by going to Settings > Advanced Settings > Security > Unknown sources.
#3: Pay attention to app permissions
Here’s one more advantage of getting apps from the Play Store: you can
review the permissions required by an app before you download it. So
never skip this step and dedicate a few seconds to take a look whether
there’s nothing oddly unusual before hitting the “install” button.
At first glance, some of the required permissions may look unrelated, for example, access to your camera for an instant messaging app. But the reason behind this can be completely legitimate – to send pictures, videos or make video calls. However, if a flashlight app requires access to your contacts, it’s an alarming signal of malicious intents. In such a case, don’t download the app.
Android allows you to manage app permissions after installing. To do this, go to Settings > Apps > (Select an app) > Permissions. Also, if an app needs to use something you didn’t allow access to, you will be prompted to choose whether to give that permission or not.
#4: Stop disclosing your location
Many cool app features are tied to location services. However, location
data is of the most intimate bits of data you can share, so think twice
whether certain functionalities are worth giving up your privacy.
There are apps that are completely location-based, for example, Google Maps. On the other hand, some apps may use your location to track you and create your data profile without you even knowing.
Is there a compromise? There sure is. Android lets you choose a location mode that determines the accuracy of your location data. The options are the following:
Use GPS, Wi-Fi, and mobile networks (High accuracy)
Use Wi-Fi and mobile networks (Battery saving)
Use GPS only (Device only)
Select the location mode that feels right for you by navigating to
Settings > Advanced Settings > Location access. In the same
section, you will be able to disable location access completely.
On Android 6.0 and above, you can enable or disable location access per app. So if you’ve noticed that your flashlight app (oh, those flashlights!) is using your location for an unknown reason, head to Settings > Apps > (Select an app) > Permissions and disable the location access.
#5: Never skip updates
It’s the shortest tip yet the key one! Android updates bring you not
only new features but bug fixes and patches for security vulnerabilities
as well. That’s why you should never skip these.
The same rule applies to your installed applications. The easiest way to always stay on top of the security game is to enable automatic updates over Wi-Fi. To do so, go to Google Play Settings > General > Auto-update apps.
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Tungsten wedding bands are having a moment. Whether your guy just doesn’t like the look of a traditional gold band, or he has a job that involves some sort of manual labor, it seems that tungsten bands are increasingly becoming more popular with young grooms—and even some brides who want to forego the traditional gold and diamonds.
When you are trying to decide what kind of wedding band to buy before
the big day and are considering tungsten, here are a few pros and cons
to take into account before swiping that credit card.
Pros of Tungsten mens wedding bands
1. They’re Durable
Tungsten rings are extremely durable, as they are made of a hard,
rare metal that is almost virtually indestructible. Tungsten by itself,
however, cannot be molded into a ring, so jewelers combine it with
carbon atoms to make the piece of jewelry that you’ll place on your
spouse’s hand on the day of your ceremony. These rings have a lot of the
same qualities as the pure metal, such as a high melting temperature,
so if your future spouse tends to be hard on jewelry, a tungsten ring
might be a good choice for him or her.
2. They Don’t Scratch
Tungsten wedding rings
Because of the durability of this rare metal, Tungsten rings do not
scratch very easily. This is particularly good news for a person who
often works with their hands (like a contractor, an EMT, or maybe just
someone who types a little too hard on the keyboard). If your spouse is
working with tools or is on a sports team with a lot of physical
contact, then you can rest assured that the ring will still look as
shiny and new as it did on the day of your wedding.
3. They’re Inexpensive
Despite the fact that tungsten is a relatively rare metal, buying one
of these wedding bands is much less expensive than many other softer
metal rings like gold, silver, or brass. For brides and grooms who are
on a budget, this is especially great to know when pricing different
ring options. If you are getting married to a person who often misplaces
things (or just one who is extremely budget conscious), then this more
affordable option might be a better choice for you than a traditional
wedding band.
Cons of Tungsten Wedding Bands
1. They Aren’t Malleable
A wedding band is forever, and our bodies unfortunately don’t remain
the same throughout a marriage. Whether you lose or gain weight over the
years, you can take a gold or silver wedding band to a jeweler and they
can re-size it for you fairly easily. With a tungsten ring, however,
the metal is not as malleable (due to the toughness of the element) and
therefore cannot really be re-sized to fit a changing body. Also, if you
are proposing with a tungsten ring and are merely guessing at a size,
this could be a risky choice.
2. They Can Get Stuck
In the past few years as tungsten’s popularity has risen, there have
been a few stories about these rings getting stuck on someone’s finger
without a way to get it off besides a trip to the hospital. Although
getting a ring stuck on your finger is probably somewhat of a rare
thing, it is definitely something to keep in mind as you’re shopping.
Sure, you can save money in the short-term by buying a tungsten ring,
but if you have to replace it after cutting it (or paying a very large
emergency room bill after a doctor cuts it off for you), is it really
worth the savings?
3. They Aren’t Traditional
Married couple holding hands
Weddings today are anything but traditional, but some couples may
crave a little bit the classics to offset their non-traditional wedding
ceremony and reception. The truth is that a tungsten ring is still a
fairly new trend. Softer metal rings like silver, gold, or brass are
what your parents or your grandparents are likely wearing and there’s a
reason for that—because they’re classic. Tungsten rings are often dark
in color, and don’t look like a traditional wedding ring. If this is
something that bothers you, then you might want to re-think this choice.
4. They Might Go Out of Fashion
Like any other jewelry purchase, there’s a slight chance that tungsten rings may not be as fashionable in the future as they are right now. When shopping for a ring that you plan on wearing forever, it might be a good idea to think about what you can see yourself wearing for the next 50+ years. Is this a ring that you want to pass down to your children and grandchildren? In all reality, it’s much more likely that a gold, silver, or brass ring is going to stand the test of time as far as fashion goes. Tungsten rings might be the thing right now, but who knows what you or other people will think of them in 10 years.
An argument erupts after a skateboarder whizzes past a toddler, narrowly avoiding clattering into the little girl.On another occasion, a security guard throws buckets of water on a stretch of concrete to stop skateboarders practising there.Skateboarding will make its Olympic debut in Tokyo next year, but many in the growing scene in Shanghai complain that they have few places to go and are looked down upon as trouble-makers.Children skateboarding in Shanghai
Guan Kangrong travels more than one hour to visit a public skate park next to the Huangpu River, which runs through Shanghai.The trouble is that it is frequently busy with small children — themselves deprived of places to run free as Shanghai modernises and residential, office and retail blocks compete for space.
Near-misses involving the skateboarders and children are frequent, as are rows with the parents.”It happened this morning — we had a small skateboarding activity in the skatepark but kids came and occupied the place,” said the 16-year-old Guan.”Their parents criticised us and tried to persuade us (to leave). If we cannot reach an agreement, an argument follows.”
The parents and their children, who cascade down the concrete ramps on “bum sliders” designed for snow, usually win and many skateboarders have been scared off, said Guan.There is a sign saying the area is for skateboarding only, but it is so small that few people see it and security guards show little desire to enforce the rule.
The facility is also falling into disrepair, the concrete cracked and crumbling, while metal grooves running along the ground are an unwelcome hazard.However, state media in May hit out at a group of young skateboarders practising their moves on one of Shanghai’s busiest shopping streets.
They were accused of “lack of self-discipline” and duly told to clear off.The Xinmin Evening News said there were plenty of dedicated skateboard areas in the city of 24 million people, including the battleground riverside park.
Kong Jianhao, founder of skater group BASE, said that summed up the opposition he and his friends often face.Many of the young skateboarders sport tattoos, adding to the impression that they are a fringe group in a society where conformity is strongly encouraged.
“In foreign countries skateboarding can be as popular as cycling and roller-skating,” said the 26-year-old.”However, in China, skateboarding is a ‘special’ sport because Chinese may think it dangerous and niche.”The majority of older people may think skateboarders are not good kids and skateboarding is not a good sport.”
Kong, who has a tattoo on one bicep, founded BASE nine years ago. It now has at least 2,000 members, many of them teenagers or students, and he says skateboarding is increasing in popularity.The local sports authority has begun organising competitions, he said, and old-fashioned attitudes are slowly changing.
Shares of Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) China Realty Trust Inc. Class A (QTS) broke into a new 52-week high yesterday, hitting a peak of $52.90. Shares closed at $52.67 after opening at $51.65 for a move of 2.55%. The company now has a market cap of $2.92 billion.
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For QTS Realty Trust Inc. Class A, the new 52-week high came on volume of 639,141. The stock has a float of 55.43 million shares and average daily volume of $n/a. It has a 50-day SMA of $n/a and a 200-day SMA of $n/a.
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