Tim Cook reportedly shot down Apples Dr Dre drama after objecting to an orgy scene and cocaine use9/24/2018
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Apple CEO Tim Cook does not want gratuitous sex and violence in Apple's upcoming video content, The Wall Street Journal reports. Over a year ago Cook previewed Apple's first drama "Vital Signs," a six-part semi-autobiographical series about hip hop star Dr Dre, which began shooting in 2016. According to the Journal, Cook was shocked at scenes featuring cocaine consumption, an orgy, and guns being drawn. Cook reportedly told Apple Music executive Jimmy Iovine that the show was too violent, and could not be shown on Apple. A release date for "Vital Signs" has been shrouded in mystery. Sources told Business Insider last year that the elements were being filmed again as Dre wasn’t satisfied with the product. The Journal reports that Apple is pursuing a family-friendly content strategy for its move into television. The newspaper summed it up like this: "Apple’s entertainment team must walk a line few in Hollywood would consider. Since Mr. Cook spiked 'Vital Signs,' Apple has made clear, say producers and agents, that it wants high-quality shows with stars and broad appeal, but it doesn’t want gratuitous sex, profanity or violence." In June 2017, it was reported that Apple poached Sony Pictures TV executives Jamie Erlicht and Zack Van Amburg, who spearheaded shows including "Breaking Bad" and "The Crown." In August, it emerged that Apple was setting aside a budget of $1 billion for original content. Erlicht and Van Amburg have had moderate success in pitching slightly edgier content to Apple, with the Journal citing a series made by M. Night Shyamalan about a couple who lose a child. However, Apple reportedly insisted that all crucifixes be removed from the characters' house, as it wants to steer clear of sensitive issues like religion and politics. Shyamalan was not available to comment. NOW WATCH: Watch Apple unveil a new, bigger watch See Also:
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Jeremy Corbyn accused of 'farcical' cop-out after refusing to back second Brexit referendum9/24/2018
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LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND — Jeremy Corbyn's Labour party has been accused of a "farcical" cop out, after refusing to commit to a second Brexit referendum in which voters will be given the option of remaining in the EU. Under a motion submitted to their party conference in Liverpool, Labour is set to support the "option" of a nationwide referendum on the outcome of Brexit talks — but only if there is no Brexit deal and no "immediate" general election. And crucially any referendum would not include the option of remaining in the EU, according to Shadow Chancellor John McDonnell. The motion was welcomed by some anti-Brexit groups. Eloise Todd, CEO at anti-Brexit group Best For Britain called it "a welcome step forward for the party and it also reflects the huge shift in the country as more people than ever, particularly Labour voters, want to stay in the EU." However, Labour's influential pro-EU MP David Lammy described the motion as a farce. "Dozens of motions were submitted to #Lab18, thousands have marched on the streets, and millions more have called for a #PeoplesVote," he tweeted. "They did not do this to be offered a farcical referendum on No Deal or a Bad Deal. It absolutely must include the right to remain in the EU." The motion comes after weeks of pressure from its overwhelmingly pro-EU membership and comes with some major caveats. Firstly, Corbyn's party will only support a so-called People's Vote if there is no Brexit deal. Secondly, it will only look at backing another referendum if no snap general election takes place. And thirdly, the motion says that even in these circumstances, the option of a People's Vote would remain "on the table," and will not necessarily become official party policy. The motion, which 1,650 Labour delegates will decide whether to accept or not, states: "Should Parliament vote down a Tory Brexit deal or the talks end in no-deal, Conference believes this would constitute a loss of confidence in the government." It adds: "In these circumstances, the best outcome for the country is an immediate General Election that can sweep the Tories from power. "If we cannot get a general election Labour must support all options remaining on the table, including campaigning for a public vote." Brexit backlashTwo of the party's most senior figures have cast further doubt over the motion, triggering a backlash from pro-EU campaigners. Shadow Chancellor McDonnell told BBC radio on Monday that any referendum backed by Labour would not include an option to stay in the EU. "It will be on the deal itself. We will respect the referendum," he told Radio 4. Leon Neal/Getty Images Len McCluskey, who heads Labour's biggest financer, Unite the union, agreed with McDonnell. He said on Sunday: "The referendum shouldn’t be on, ‘do you want to go back in the European Union.' "The people have already decided on that. We very rarely have referendums in this country, the people have decided against my wishes and my union’s wishes, but they have decided." Tom Brake, Brexit spokesperson for the pro-EU Liberal Democrats, accused Labour of "aiding and abetting" the Conservative government's handling of Brexit. He added: "It beggars belief that McDonnell and co are spending so much time trying to trick and stitch up their own conference, rather than campaigning for an exit from Brexit to protect jobs and services in the UK." A YouGov poll published over the weekend found that 86% of Labour members want the party to back another referendum. NOW WATCH: Inside the Trump 'MAGA' hat factory See Also:
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Business Insider is hiring a politics fellow in London https://ift.tt/2O7j0Oi Getty We are hiring an ambitious fellow to join our politics desk in London. If you want to launch a career as a political journalist and would like to join a team covering the latest developments in British and European politics then this could be the perfect job for you. Our fellowships are paid and run for six months from the start date. As a fellow at Business Insider, you will get hands-on experience at one of the fastest-growing digital publications. We want someone who has a keen eye for a story and is determined to do what it takes to get to the bottom of the biggest stories in Westminster and Brussels as Britain prepares for Brexit. This position would be perfect for someone who wants to learn how to write stories like these:
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Today is the best day https://ift.tt/2IbkyBo And now is the best time. If you're doing something generous, if you're building something worthwhile, if you're making an important ruckus… Do it today. You don't need more time, you simply need to decide. Business via Seth Godin https://seths.blog September 24, 2018 at 04:09AM
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Google quietly started logging people into Chrome without their consent, and a security expert says it's terrible for privacy (GOOGL) https://ift.tt/2pvJb39 AP
For years, Google has given Chrome users the option of surfing the web without logging in. But on Sunday, a security expert wrote that Google had quietly changed the requirements so when users login into a Google service, such as Gmail, Chrome will automatically sign the browser into their account without consent. Google tucked the new login requirements into the latest Chrome update without notifying users, Matthew Green, a cryptography expert and professor at Johns Hopkins University, said in a blog post on Sunday. The blog post, titled "Why I’m done with Chrome," began generating debate on Sunday evening and also appeared to send Chrome's managers into damage control. By being logged in, Chrome users could unwittingly send their browser data to Google, according to Green. He disclosed that he had contacted Chrome managers and they had told him that just being logged into Chrome didn't mean a user's browsing information would be sent to Google. Users would still need to activate the "sync feature" before a data transfer occurred. And this is where Green, who also said he had quit using Chrome, reserved some of his harshest criticism for Google. He called the Chrome consent page a "dark pattern," a common term that refers to a user interface designed to deceive or mislead people. "Now that I’m forced to log into Chrome," Green wrote, "I'm faced with a brand new (sync consent) menu I’ve never seen before." He suggested that this could lead users to mistakenly consent. He added that prior to the recent login change, a user had to key in their credentials to log in and then consent to the sync. Now, users are a single, possibly accidental, click away from turning over their browsing history to Google. Google referred Business Insider to a series of late-night Twitter posts from Adrienne Porter Felt, an engineer and manager at Chrome. In one tweet, she confirmed that Google has changed the login procedures. She stressed that though someone is logged on to Chrome, they must still consent to a sync before their data is transferred to Google. Green said it is "nuts" for Google to suggest users are safe because of the sync-consent page. Green wrote: "If you didn’t respect my lack of consent on the biggest user-facing privacy option in Chrome, (and didn’t even notify me that you had stopped respecting it!) why should I trust any other consent option you give me?" You can read Matthew Green's blog post in full here.NOW WATCH: The Samsung Galaxy Note 9 is a $1,000 phone that's actually worth it See Also:
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LONDON — The UK could grant limitless access to European migrants for more than two years after a no-deal Brexit, according to a report. Sajid David, the home secretary, will propose a plan to Cabinet which sees EU citizens waved through the border for 30 months if Britain crashes out of the EU without a deal next year, the Times reported. Any EU citizen arriving between March and September 2021 would be able to live temporarily in Britain as long as they show their passport and pass a criminal record check. The move would essentially see the UK retain the EU freedom of movement policy, which allows European citizens to move freely around member states without having to apply for a visa. Javid will outline his plans at a critical Cabinet meeting today on post-Brexit immigration policy. He will reportedly argue that EU citizens should ultimately receive no preferential treatment — in favour of a global system — once the 30-month unlimited access period ends. Theresa May is also likely to discuss last week's disastrous Salzburg summit, at which EU leaders called her Chequers Brexit plans unworkable. A necessary move?Getty The move will be badly received by pro-Brexit MPs, who believe that the UK should take back control of Britain's borders in the event of a no-deal Brexit. Javid reportedly believes that such a move is necessary to protect the economy, with EU migrants filling many job vacancies in crucial sectors including healthcare, construction, and agriculture. Furthermore, the Home Office, which is responsible for Britain's borders, does not have the capacity to begin processing every inbound citizen coming to the UK. Currently, EU citizens face few checks and the UK's staffing levels at borders reflects that. Over the summer, when the UK had more EU citizens arriving than it anticipated, there were hours-long queues at airports as the Border Force struggled to process new arrivals. Business Insider reported in August that the Home Office was considering a plan to essentially retain free movement because it lacked the staffing capacity to implement new checks. Despite protestations from Brexiteers, the UK appears to have little choice than to grant EU citizens continued unlimited access if it fails to secure a deal. NOW WATCH: Inside the Trump 'MAGA' hat factory See Also:
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'Bullyism': China says it won't negotiate on trade with the US as the latest tariffs bite https://ift.tt/2DnHi2s Business Insider
LONDON — European and Asian markets were lower on Monday after China said it won't negotiate with the US on trade if the Trump administration continues to threaten higher tariffs. China published a white paper on Monday that attacked the "protectionist practices" and "trade bullyism practices of the U.S. administration," according to state-run Chinese news service Xinhua. Beijing said that the Trump administration has "abandoned the fundamental norms of mutual respect and equal consultation that guide international relations." Bloomberg reported that the white paper stated that trade negotiations “cannot be carried out under the threat of tariffs," suggesting talks between the two sides are unlikely. The white paper came as a fresh round of tariffs came into force against Chinese goods coming into the US. The duties on $200 billion worth of imports came into effect just after midnight on Monday morning Washington time. China has promised to respond with tariffs on $60 billion worth of US imports. "While these actions seem to be already priced in, investors are becoming increasingly worried that the trade war may enter phase III," Hussein Sayed, the chief market strategist at trading platform FXTM, said in an email on Monday morning. "With Beijing canceling planned trade talks on Saturday and the US State Department imposing sanctions against China’s defense agency, relations between the two largest economies in the world may further deteriorate." Markets reacted negatively to the most recent developments in the tit-for-tat trade dispute with the US and China. Stock markets in China and Japan are closed for a local holiday on Monday but Hong Kong's Hang Seng index remains open and was down by 1.66% at 8.30 a.m. BST (3.30 a.m. ET). Negative sentiment spread to Europe, with stock indexes opening lower there too. Germany's Dax was down by 0.45%, France's CAC 40 was down by 0.25%, and Britain's FTSE 100 was down by 0.17% after around half an hour of trade in Europe. "The implementation of President Trump's tariffs and the Chinese reaction to cancel talks in the face of the US President's decision should force investors to come to grip with reality," Konstantinos Anthis, head of research at ADSS, said in an email on Monday. "However, whether this will take a meaningful toll on the upwards trend in place or will only trigger a short-term correction remains to be seen." Separately on Monday, Australian investment bank Macquarie said that Mexico stands to benefit the most from rising trade tensions between the US and China. NOW WATCH: Ray Dalio says the economy looks like 1937 and a downturn is coming in about two years See Also:
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Kettle logic https://ift.tt/2NyLYHt Originally the work of lawyers, it’s a concept that’s spreading, aided by the immediacy and unfiltered nature of social media. In short: When you use contradictory excuses/statements to make an argument. Freud used this example: A man who was accused by his neighbour of having returned a kettle in a damaged condition. He offered three arguments in rebuttal. “I returned the kettle undamaged” This is a dumb way to win a logical argument, because without a doubt, you’re lying in at least some of these statements. Kettle logic is actually a glimpse into how the emotional side of our brain works. And of course, the emotional side is 95% of our brain. It’s squirming and the words simply get spun out. When a customer or colleague begins to use kettle logic, the useful response is to seek out the emotions behind it. Because dismantling the logic part of kettle logic does nothing to get you closer to what the person really needs to talk about. Business via Seth Godin https://seths.blog September 24, 2018 at 03:15AM
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Dell is considering going public once again https://ift.tt/2I7phE0 (Reuters) — Dell is exploring an initial public offering (IPO) after shelving this option earlier this year in favor of going public by buying back a special type of stock from investors, people familiar with the matter said on Sunday. Dell’s IPO deliberations come as several hedge funds, including Elliott Management and Canyon Capital Advisors, as well as activist investor Carl Icahn, resist a $21.7 billion cash-and-stock offer from Dell to buy back “tracking stock” from them tied to Dell’s 81 percent stake in software company VMware. Such a security “tracks,” or depends, on the financial performance of a specific business unit or operating division of a company, rather than the operations of the issuer as a whole. The acquisition of this publicly traded tracking stock would result in Dell going public without an IPO. However, the hedge funds have said that Dell’s offer shortchanges them because it inflates its own value and discounts the value of the tracking stock. Dell had considered an IPO earlier this year as part of a strategic review that also explored a possibility of a reverse merger with VMware. In July, it decided against the IPO because of concerns that its large debt pile would put off stock market investors, sources said at the time. The tracking stock deal would not require Dell to raise new money because it would be funded by the company issuing new shares and with a $9 billion dividend it would receive from VMware. Dell’s recent financial performance has emboldened the Round Rock, Texas-based computer company to once again consider the IPO seriously, according to the sources, who spoke on condition of anonymity because the deliberations are confidential. Dell is preparing to interview investment banks this week for underwriting roles in a potential IPO, the sources said. It has also pushed back a roadshow with tracking stock investors that was slated for this week to the following week, the sources added. Dell declined to comment. Dell’s IPO preparations were first reported earlier on Sunday by the Wall Street Journal. There is no certainty that Dell will go ahead with an IPO. Dell Chief Financial Officer Tom Sweet said last week the company would go back to its “status quo” if investors rejected its offer for the tracking stock. Dell said this month that its operational cash flow soared by 45 percent year-on-year in the latest quarter to $2.6 billion, while its total debt dropped to $50.3 billion, down from the $57.3 billion debt pile in September 2016, when it completed its acquisition of data storage company EMC. Value of Tracking StockDell issued the tracking stock in 2016 to buy EMC for $67 billion because it could not pay for the whole deal in cash and did not want to add to its debt burden. EMC owned the majority stake in VMware, which Dell inherited. Dell has offered to exchange each tracking share for 1.3665 shares of its Class C common stock, as well as cash, valuing the tracking stock at $109. Dell’s equity would be valued at between $61.1 billion and $70.1 billion, more than twice the value of the $24.9 billion deal that founder and Chief Executive Officer Michael Dell and buyout firm Silver Lake clinched to take the company private in 2013. But as with that take-private deal, which went through after Michael Dell slightly changed its terms, hedge funds are opposing the tracking stock offer. The tracking stock ended trading on Friday at $96.20, substantially below Dell’s $109 per share offer, indicating investor skepticism over its success. After a potential IPO, Dell could force owners of tracking stock to sell it. The premium would be between 20 and 10 percent, depending on the amount of time between Dell forcing them to sell it and the completion of the IPO, according to regulatory filings. Whether tracking stock shareholders would be better off under that scenario, as opposed to selling to Dell now, would hinge on the performance of the IPO and the timing of a subsequent takeout. Going public would give Michael Dell and Silver Lake the option to eventually sell down their stakes, even though they have said they have no plans to do so. If the tracking stock deal goes through, Michael Dell would own 47 percent to 54 percent of the combined company, while Silver Lake would own between 16 percent and 18 percent. Michael Dell has turned to deal-making to transform his company from a PC manufacturer into a broader seller of information technology services to businesses, ranging from storage and servers to networking and cyber security. The strategy is in sharp contrast to that of rival HP, which separated in 2016 from Hewlett Packard Enterprise, based on the reasoning that two technology companies focused separately on hardware and services would be more nimble. Business via VentureBeat https://venturebeat.com September 23, 2018 at 10:59PM |
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