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Torstar Corp. co-owner Bitove makes ‘no apologies’ amid tension with business partner
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Torstar Corp. co-owner Bitove makes ‘no apologies’ amid tension with business partner

One of the co-owners of Torstar Corp. says he is making “no apologies” for the way he runs the newspaper business after his business partner filed for a court order to wind up its parent company. Nordstar Capital Inc. co-owner Jordan Bitove says in a statement that he has worked to make the company resilient, more accountable and more competitive. “I’ve done this to ensure that the Toronto Star, Canada’s largest newspaper, can continue to deliver the news, opinion and stories our diverse audiences seek and the investigative journalism our democracy depends upon — while upholding The Star’s incredible legacy…
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The Dangers of Unpatched Medical Devices
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The Dangers of Unpatched Medical Devices

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) released a notice regarding their concerns of unpatched and legacy medical devices. We can help you stay on top of the latest news that affects your everyday life. Subscribe to stay up to date. (To subscribe to our blog click here). The FBI found that recently, there has been an increase in medical device vulnerability. These vulnerabilities can result in cyberattacks. Outdated software is an easy target for bad actors. The FBI recommended encrypting data and prioritizing identity and access management. Strong, individualized passwords can help protect devices. Overall, the FBI is recommending that…
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When Should I Have an Estate Plan?
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When Should I Have an Estate Plan?

Now is the time to have an estate plan – no matter your age, stage in life, wealth or assets. Many clients think they do not need a full estate plan, because they are not wealthy. While we may advise utilizing different legal documents or tailored plans, almost everyone can benefit from a well-drafted estate plan. We can help you stay on top of the latest news that affects your everyday life. Subscribe to stay up to date. (To subscribe to our blog click here). Over one-half of the adults in the United States do not have any estate planning…
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Canadians won’t escape the effects of global currency chaos
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Canadians won’t escape the effects of global currency chaos

For Canadians, usually the most pressing reason for thinking about global currencies is to know what you can buy with your loonie when you visit Mexico, Europe or the United States. By that token, Canadians currently traveling in Britain will likely be very pleased when they examine their credit card statements back home. Earlier this year, you had to pay $1.70 for one pound sterling; this week the British currency plunged to less than $1.50. It means after accounting for that country’s roaring inflation, a pint of beer in some London establishments will cost you (a mere) 12 bucks. On…
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How to run to lose weight and how much to run to lose weight?
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How to run to lose weight and how much to run to lose weight?

We may earn money or products from the companies mentioned in this post. How to Run to Lose Weight If you want to lose weight just run more, simple enough right? We all know that running is an excellent way to burn excess calories, and since it doesn’t require any exercise equipment or even a gym membership it’s the perfect solution to weight loss. But how much do you really need to run to lose weight? That question is key, and probably the reason why most people end up quitting their running routine within only a week or two of…
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China manufacturing weak, adding to economy pressure
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China manufacturing weak, adding to economy pressure

BEIJING (AP) — Growth in Chinese factory activity was weak in September, export orders fell and employers cut jobs, two… BEIJING (AP) — Growth in Chinese factory activity was weak in September, export orders fell and employers cut jobs, two surveys showed Friday, adding to pressure on lackluster economic growth. A monthly purchasing managers’ index released by business news magazine Caixin fell to 48.1 from August’s 49.5 on a 100-point scale on which readings below 50 indicate activity contracting. A separate PMI by an official industry group rose to 50.1 from 49.4. “The surveys suggest that China’s economy continued to…
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Hackers hijack Fast Company, send obscene push alert through Apple News

Many Apple News users received a push notification Tuesday containing racist and obscene language, the result of a hack. The offensive message came in a push alert around 8:18 pm Eastern from the account of business news magazine Fast Company, adding that “Thrax was here.” It was unclear exactly who Thrax was, or how many Apple AAPL, +0.66% users the alert was sent to, but it appeared to be widespread. A similar message appeared on Fast Company’s website, along with a claim from the hackers about how they were able to access the site’s publishing tools. The messages were deleted…
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