Walmart will donate up to $20 million in cash and supplies for Harvey relief and recovery

Walmart has announced a significant effort to help victims and survivors of Tropical Storm Harvey in affected areas of the Gulf Coast.

The retail giant has pledged to match up to $10 million in customer donations with cash and supplies, primarily supporting American Red Cross shelters, according to a press release published Wednesday. An additional $10 million, through the Walmart Foundation, will go to the Hurricane Harvey Relief Fund, which Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner established earlier this week through the Greater Houston Community Foundation, as well as Feeding America, Convoy of Hope, Team Rubicon, and the Salvation Army. Read more…

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US CFTC Fines Ikon Global Markets for Inadequate Recordkeeping

A $200,000 settlement is due to the paid to the US regulator by the defunct company

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Weeks After Seizure, Troubled Bitcoin Exchange BTC-e Is Back Online

A new web portal for the troubled bitcoin exchange BTC-e has been launched, allowing users to access and check their balances.

http://blog.webhits.io/weeks-after-seizure-troubled-bitcoin-exchange-btc-e-is-back-online/
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You won’t believe how happy this 9-year-old Irish Setter is with her new custom prosthetic leg

Chili Pepper Eeg survived bone cancer and continues to thrive on her farm despite having an amputated leg. We met with the founder of Animal Ortho Care Dr. Derrick Campana to hear about how he crafted Chili’s custom prosthetic to spearhead the obstacles brought on by the cancer.  Read more…

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Walmart will donate up to $20 million in cash and supplies for Harvey relief and recovery

Walmart has announced a significant effort to help victims and survivors of Tropical Storm Harvey in affected areas of the Gulf Coast.

The retail giant has pledged to match up to $10 million in customer donations with cash and supplies, primarily supporting American Red Cross shelters, according to a press release published Wednesday. An additional $10 million, through the Walmart Foundation, will go to the Hurricane Harvey Relief Fund, which Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner established earlier this week through the Greater Houston Community Foundation, as well as Feeding America, Convoy of Hope, Team Rubicon, and the Salvation Army. Read more…

More about Business, Social Good, Humanitarian Aid, Walmart, and Disaster Relief

from WebHits.io Blog http://blog.webhits.io/walmart-will-donate-up-to-20-million-in-cash-and-supplies-for-harvey-relief-and-recovery/

US CFTC Fines Ikon Global Markets for Inadequate Recordkeeping

A $200,000 settlement is due to the paid to the US regulator by the defunct company

from WebHits.io Blog http://blog.webhits.io/us-cftc-fines-ikon-global-markets-for-inadequate-recordkeeping/

Weeks After Seizure, Troubled Bitcoin Exchange BTC-e Is Back Online

A new web portal for the troubled bitcoin exchange BTC-e has been launched, allowing users to access and check their balances.

from WebHits.io Blog http://blog.webhits.io/weeks-after-seizure-troubled-bitcoin-exchange-btc-e-is-back-online/

You won’t believe how happy this 9-year-old Irish Setter is with her new custom prosthetic leg

Chili Pepper Eeg survived bone cancer and continues to thrive on her farm despite having an amputated leg. We met with the founder of Animal Ortho Care Dr. Derrick Campana to hear about how he crafted Chili’s custom prosthetic to spearhead the obstacles brought on by the cancer.  Read more…

More about Canine, Factory, Rescue Dog, Prosthetic, and Chili Pepper

from WebHits.io Blog http://blog.webhits.io/you-wont-believe-how-happy-this-9-year-old-irish-setter-is-with-her-new-custom-prosthetic-leg/

It took a lot of work to launch humanity’s greatest message into space

“What I’ve found is if you look backward too often, that becomes your excuse, your evidence that you care,” said astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson, when asked about the importance of this month’s 40th anniversary of the Voyager missions during a conversation at his office the Hayden Planetarium at American Museum of Natural History. 

“But then, nothing happens going forward.”

Despite Tyson’s warning about spending too much time in the past, the magnitude of Voyager as a scientific achievement is the kind of thing that nevertheless demands recognition. That’s on the way, in the form of the new documentary The Farthest on PBS.  Read more…

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Teens, you deserve a life free from phones and social media. Here's how to get it.

Anyone with a smartphone lives in fear of missing out at some point.  

I’ve personally watched my Boomer parents’ eyes glaze over as they sit at the dinner table and scroll through Facebook. As a Gen X/Millennial Cusper (a Xennial, if you will), I deleted Facebook and Twitter from my phone, but still compulsively update Apple News.  

SEE ALSO: Why Lady Gaga and her mom want you to take this ‘mental health first aid’ class

The truth is, we feel drawn to our mobile devices because they deliver an exciting emotional rush every time we hold those shiny little computers in our hands and reveal what’s new in the world.   Read more…

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Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin: Price Analysis, August 31

The latest analytical overview.

http://blog.webhits.io/bitcoin-ethereum-litecoin-price-analysis-august-31/
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European flotilla is bringing gas to the U.S.

A fleet of tankers is set to sail from Europe to supply gasoline to the United States.

http://blog.webhits.io/european-flotilla-is-bringing-gas-to-the-u-s/
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Aragon “Transparency Framework” Aims to Set Industry Standards for Crowdfunded Projects

Aragon, a platform built on Ethereum for creating and managing decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs), has unveiled its Transparency Framework which it aims to set as an industry standard. The startup hopes other crowdfunded blockchain projects will follow through and introduce measures to provide investors with greater transparency on how exactly their money are being used. […]

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It took a lot of work to launch humanity’s greatest message into space

“What I’ve found is if you look backward too often, that becomes your excuse, your evidence that you care,” said astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson, when asked about the importance of this month’s 40th anniversary of the Voyager missions during a conversation at his office the Hayden Planetarium at American Museum of Natural History. 

“But then, nothing happens going forward.”

Despite Tyson’s warning about spending too much time in the past, the magnitude of Voyager as a scientific achievement is the kind of thing that nevertheless demands recognition. That’s on the way, in the form of the new documentary The Farthest on PBS.  Read more…

More about Entertainment, Space, Cassini, Neil Degrasse Tyson, and Documentaries

from WebHits.io Blog http://blog.webhits.io/it-took-a-lot-of-work-to-launch-humanitys-greatest-message-into-space/

Teens, you deserve a life free from phones and social media. Here's how to get it.

Anyone with a smartphone lives in fear of missing out at some point.  

I’ve personally watched my Boomer parents’ eyes glaze over as they sit at the dinner table and scroll through Facebook. As a Gen X/Millennial Cusper (a Xennial, if you will), I deleted Facebook and Twitter from my phone, but still compulsively update Apple News.  

SEE ALSO: Why Lady Gaga and her mom want you to take this ‘mental health first aid’ class

The truth is, we feel drawn to our mobile devices because they deliver an exciting emotional rush every time we hold those shiny little computers in our hands and reveal what’s new in the world.   Read more…

More about Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat, and Social Good

from WebHits.io Blog http://blog.webhits.io/teens-you-deserve-a-life-free-from-phones-and-social-media-heres-how-to-get-it/

Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin: Price Analysis, August 31

The latest analytical overview.

from WebHits.io Blog http://blog.webhits.io/bitcoin-ethereum-litecoin-price-analysis-august-31/

European flotilla is bringing gas to the U.S.

A fleet of tankers is set to sail from Europe to supply gasoline to the United States.

from WebHits.io Blog http://blog.webhits.io/european-flotilla-is-bringing-gas-to-the-u-s/

Aragon “Transparency Framework” Aims to Set Industry Standards for Crowdfunded Projects

Aragon, a platform built on Ethereum for creating and managing decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs), has unveiled its Transparency Framework which it aims to set as an industry standard. The startup hopes other crowdfunded blockchain projects will follow through and introduce measures to provide investors with greater transparency on how exactly their money are being used. […]

This post Aragon “Transparency Framework” Aims to Set Industry Standards for Crowdfunded Projects first appeared on Coinjournal.

from WebHits.io Blog http://blog.webhits.io/aragon-transparency-framework-aims-to-set-industry-standards-for-crowdfunded-projects/

easyMarkets Hires Jimmy Pan as Head of Sales APAC

Mr. Pan joins the online trading company having accumulated 10 years of experience in the financial industry.

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Building collapses in Mumbai; 7 dead, others trapped

Authorities are scrambling to rescue survivors from the rubble of a three-story building that collapsed in a working-class neighborhood of Mumbai Thursday morning.

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Putin Advisor Announces New Blockchain Advocacy Group

An advisor to Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced a new association focused on blockchain and cryptocurrency, reports say.

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SanDisk's new iXpand Base charges your phone and backs it up at the same time

Everyone wants their iPhone backed up, but no one wants to take the time to actually do it. 

SanDisk’s iXpand Base tries to solve that problem by backing up your phone every time you charge it.  

SEE ALSO: Siri-powered wireless charging dock could be the iPhone’s ultimate companion

First, you’ll need to download the iXpand Base iOS app and allow it to access your camera roll. From there, the system will backup all your photos, messages, and contacts. 

It works with all existing and future iPhones that use a Lightning cable, as well as iPads (iPad 4, iPad Air 2, iPad Mini, and up). But it should be noted that the device doesn’t come with its own Lightning cable.  Read more…

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Israeli Government Announces New ICO Scrutiny

The Israeli government has recently announced, through the Israeli Securities Authority panel, that it will begin scrutinizing ICOs more carefully, and potentially regulating them.

http://blog.webhits.io/israeli-government-announces-new-ico-scrutiny/
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Harvey aftermath: Death toll rises; so do the floodwaters

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Melbourne could soon be naming its train stations after locations in 'Game of Thrones'

While there are no trains to speak of in Westeros, Melburnians plan to make their daily commute from Winterfell nonetheless.

Melbourne’s railway authority Melbourne Metro has invited the public to suggest names for five new Metro Tunnel stations across the city. More than 10,000 suggestions were made in the first 48 hours, with numerous Game of Thrones references amongst the most pitched. 

SEE ALSO: A major scene that was cut from ‘Game of Thrones’ Season 7 could’ve changed everything

Winterfell is the most popular Game of Thrones-inspired station suggestion, according to Melbourne Metro, and has been nominated for every station except Domain — the southern-most outpost. No true Northerner would dare call this Winterfell. Read more…

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Harvey shuts down major U.S. fuel pipeline

The Colonial Pipeline, which carries huge amounts of gasoline and other fuel from Houston to the East Coast, is shutting down over disruption caused by Tropical Storm Harvey.

http://blog.webhits.io/harvey-shuts-down-major-u-s-fuel-pipeline/
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Oops: An Instagram bug let a hacker access phone numbers and email addresses

What’s shady, possibly wearing a hoodie, and is currently sitting on the stolen personal information of an untold number of high-profile Instagram users?

That would be — SURPRISE! — a random hacker. Or several of them.  

SEE ALSO: Remotely hacking ships shouldn’t be this easy, and yet …

“We recently discovered that one or more individuals obtained unlawful access to a number of high-profile Instagram users’ contact information — specifically email address and phone number — by exploiting a bug in an Instagram API,” an Instagram spokesperson told Mashable via email. “No account passwords were exposed. We fixed the bug swiftly and are running a thorough investigation.” Read more…

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Estonia Planning to Issue a National Cryptocurrency

Estonia has announced plans to launch an ICO as a way of raising funds and promoting its e-Residency program. The token, to be called “Estcoin” will be managed by the state, but like all cryptocurrencies, will be accessible to investors worldwide. Estonia is hoping this move will boost its economy, which has struggled since the 2008 recession.

Estonia began its e-Residency program in 2014. It enables non-citizens to become virtual residents, thus giving them the opportunity to open businesses and access financial services under Estonian jurisdiction. It is targeted toward persons who live in states where opening an online business is difficult due to bureaucratic or political restrictions. Kaspar Korjus, the e-Residency director, refers to it as a “borderless, digital nation.” The program has proven popular. Estonia currently has twenty-two thousand e-Residents from more than 138 countries, and thousands of Estonian-based online business have been created.  

The small, Baltic nation has a history of adopting new technologies, and embracing innovation. Estonian public services are fully digitized, and every citizen has a secure digital identity. Also, Estonia is the only nation in the world to hold binding elections online. In addition to planning a national cryptocurrency, the government is exploring the integration of blockchain technology into systems such as healthcare and education.

Estonia is rumored to be considering an Ethereum-based token, and Ethereum founder Vitalik Buterin is an advisor for the ICO project. Buterin has been outspoken in his support, stating “An ICO within the e-Residency ecosystem would create a strong incentive alignment between e-residents and this fund, and beyond the economic aspect makes the e-residents feel like more of a community since there are more things they can do together.”

The ICO appears to be the first step in a much broader plan by Estonia to digitize its economy and broaden the reach of e-Residency. The government is also working with a private firm to develop a cryptocurrency exchange, wallet, and token market to be named Mothership. Although Mothership will be available to everyone, its aim is to provide a common virtual economic space for its e-Residents.

Although a number of states are rumored to be exploring cryptocurrency adoption, this news marks the first time such a move has been announced by a state agency. It will no doubt provide a model from which other states can learn. The government has released few details of the ICO, such as its launch date and whitepaper. It claims more news on the project will be provided soon. 

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Are Investment Bubbles in the Crypto Space a Good Thing?

Bitcoin is in a bubble. That’s according to some. Billionaire investor Mark Cuban, BBC’s technology correspondent Rory Cellan-Jones and best-selling author and currency expert Jim Rickards are just a few names that spring to mind who are claiming this. Yet, even if this is the case, surely that’s not necessarily a bad thing and may […]

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Trump pitches tax reform to 'bring back Main Street'

President Donald Trump on Wednesday delivered his opening pitch on tax reform, framing the effort in populist terms saying Republican plans to overhaul the tax code would be a boon for lower- and middle-class Americans.

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