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Expert Available: Online Hate Intensified Immediately Following U.S. Presidential Election

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El Segundo company named fastest-growing in the U.S.

Business Update with Mark Lacter

When you look at fast growing private companies in the U.S., you need look no further than a small city next to Los Angeles International Airport.

Steve Julian: Business analyst Mark Lacter, tell us about the company that's based in El Segundo.

Mark Lacter: It's called Fuhu, Steve - that might ring a bell with some parents because Fuhu is the maker of the Nabi.  The Nabi is an Android tablet for kids, and it's a very cool device that mimics a lot of the capabilities of regular tablet, including the ability to play games and get onto the Web (with controls that parents are able to set up).  Last year, they sold 1.2 million Nabis, and that helped push the El Segundo company to the very top of Inc. magazine's list of fastest-growing businesses.  That's number one on a list of 5,000 companies, with a three-year growth rate of 42,148 percent.  Or, to put it another way, company revenue was $279,000 in 2009; it was almost $118 million in 2012.  Now, by the standards of an Apple or a Samsung, those are still not huge numbers -

Julian: - and maybe that explains why there's been relatively little media coverage of this company.

Lacter: It might also explain why local tech companies in general get short shrift.  Many of them are quite successful, but they're often on the small side, and they're also privately held as opposed to publicly-traded on a stock exchange.  That's one big difference from Silicon Valley, which has so many huge public corporations: Apple, Intel, HP.  L.A. County has only six Fortune 500 companies, and not a single one devoted solely to technology.  In Silicon Valley, there are 22 in the Fortune 500.

Julian: And yet, the L.A. economy has more than held its own without those large corporations.

Lacter: Matter of fact, the accounting firm PriceWaterhouse studied more than two dozen cities around the world to determine where it was easiest to do business (that's based on factors like access to labor), and what they found - somewhat surprisingly - was that L.A. ranked ahead of both San Francisco and Tokyo.  And, you can see evidence of that with the increase in venture capital money coming into all parts of L.A.  Now, it's important to keep an eye on all these up-and-coming companies because these businesses are helping generate higher-wage jobs.  And, for an area with a still-high unemployment rate - still over 10 percent in some places -- that's a big deal.

Julian: Speaking of companies, does anyone want to buy the L.A. Times?

Lacter: The answer is yes - most recently, the controlling owner of the Dodgers, Mark Walter, said he was interested in both the Times and the Chicago Tribune (though there's no way to know whether there are actual discussions taking place).  You also have several local groups, including one that involves billionaire Eli Broad, that have been interested to one degree or another.  But what was thought would be a fairly straightforward auction process has turned enormously complicated.  It's now to the point where the Tribune board has decided spin off the papers into a separate business, and that process will take until next year to complete and could preclude any sales for quite some time after that.

Julian: So, it's Limbo-land for the Times for who knows how long.

Lacter: Steve, it's not that Tribune really wants to keep the newspapers.  But, selling them off presents huge tax implications.  Also, there are assets that the potential buyers thought would be part of the package - assets that include real estate - that Tribune wants to hold onto.  So, what's left to sell are just the newspapers themselves, and frankly, they're among the least valuable properties.

Julian: Now, last week came word that the billionaire Koch brothers, who were believed to be interested in the Tribune properties, decided not to pursue a deal...

Lacter: ...that's right, they don't consider the Times or the other dailies to be economically viable.  You might recall a bit of an outcry over the prospect of having the Kochs, who are staunch conservatives, becoming the owners of these papers.  So, they're out of the picture.  But for the L.A. Times, it's really the worst of all worlds: no new owner and no vision for recasting the paper, at least in the near term.

Mark Lacter writes for Los Angeles Magazine and pens the business blog at LA Observed.com.

This content is from Southern California Public Radio. View the original story at SCPR.org.




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U.S., Canada And Finland Formalize Effort On Polar Icebreaker Development And Production

Officials from the U.S., Canada, and Finland on Wednesday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) that formally launches a trilateral effort to share resources and knowhow to develop and produce […]




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U.S. Air Force to Refine CCA Increment 2 Concept, As Service Announces Buy of More Increment 1 Aircraft

The U.S. Air Force plans to refine its concept for the future Increment 2 of the Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA). “Increment 2–we are ‘danger’ close to getting started in earnest […]




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Letters: U.S. oligarchy | It’s the economy, Dems | Political pendulum swings

The U.S. is now an oligarchy where the wealthy control the economy and the politics (through fake news).




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Amber Ruffin reacts to the U.S. election by leaning on Instagram quotes

Amber Ruffin wrote an "Amber Says What" segment for "Late Night with Seth Meyers" before the election. Now, she's leaning on "inspirational Instagram quotes" to get through it.




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Zimbabwe: Harare City Council Approves U.S.$548,1 Million Budget for 2025

[New Zimbabwe] THE Harare City Council (HCC) has approved a US$548,1 million budget for the year 2025 with water and sanitation and road rehabilitation receiving the biggest shares.




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Kenya: Adani Group Shifts Focus to $10 Billion U.S. Investment After Kenya Setback

[Business Day Africa] The Adani Group is now setting its sights on the U.S. market after facing significant pushback in its bid to enter Kenya.




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Cold War bomber enhances China’s ability to strike U.S. bases




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U.S. Flights to Haiti Halted After Gangs Start Shooting Commercial Airliners

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a notice on Tuesday banning all flights to Haiti for at least 30 days following three gun attacks on planes flying to the capital city of Port-au-Prince.

The post U.S. Flights to Haiti Halted After Gangs Start Shooting Commercial Airliners appeared first on Breitbart.






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Asia-Pacific markets mixed after U.S. inflation report reinforces Fed rate cut expectations

Asia-Pacific markets traded mixed on Thursday after the U.S. October consumer price index reading reinforced expectations that the Fed would cuts rates again in December. The CPI came in line with expectations, accelerating slightly to an annual inflation rate of 2.6%. Core CPI, which straps out…




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Here's what the U.S.' enemies — and allies — might see from Marco Rubio as secretary of state

Sen. Marco Rubio's nomination as secretary of state will see him become the world's most important diplomat.




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U.S. confirms North Korean soldiers have begun combat operations against Ukraine

North Korean soldiers deployed to the Kursk region of Russia have begun combat operations against Ukrainian troops, the U.S. State Department confirmed Tuesday.




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U.S. says Israel now in compliance with law on humanitarian assistance to Gaza

The United States has determined that Israel has substantially met its demand to take "concrete steps" to improve the humanitarian crisis in Gaza within 30 days or risk losing military assistance provided by Washington.




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GOP maintains control of U.S. House, gives Trump supermajority

The Republican Party will remain in control of the U.S. House, securing a supermajority for the next two years.




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U.S., Finland and Canada agree to icebreaker collaboration pact

Political leaders in the United States, Finland and Canada announced Wednesday that the three nations will build world-class icebreakers for the Arctic and polar waters.




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Ex-Reagan lawyer Ted Olson, former U.S. solicitor general center of 2000 recount, dies at 84

Former Solicitor General Theodore Olson, the conservative lawyer who argued the Bush 2000 recount case, has died at 84. Olson also served as private counsel to former President Ronald Reagan.




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Remains of WWII U.S. airman identified 82 years after his death

The remains of U.S. Army Air Forces Pvt. 1st Class Bernard J. Calvi were identified more than 82 years following his death in a Japanese POW camp in the Philippines.




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The Secretive Spaceplane of the U.S. Space Force Conducts First-of-Its-Kind Maneuvers

Called aerobraking, the technique allows the highly classified craft to change orbit without using propellant—and some are wondering why the agency has let us in on this news




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Eligibility of Basis Trade at Index Close (“BTIC”) for Bloomberg U.S. Corporate Investment Grade Duration-Hedged Index Futures





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Kenya: U.S. Ambassador Resigns Amid 'Sustained Pressure' On Social Media

[Capital FM] NAIROBI -- United States Ambassador to Kenya, Meg Whitman has announced her resignation after two years of being stationed in Kenya.




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Republicans win 218 U.S. House seats, giving Donald Trump and the party control of government

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Michael McCain dismayed by U.S. election results, worried about message on leadership

'Hopeful that we will kind of hold our nose and get through it'




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Loonie watch: Canadian dollar hits four-year low as 71 cent U.S. threshold nears

Interest rate policy divergence is a re-emerging threat for the Canadian dollar




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Canada shares U.S. concern over Mexico’s trade practices, Freeland says

Mexico has been criticized for being a backdoor for cheap Chinese imports to the U.S. market




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Republicans win 218 U.S. House seats, giving Trump and Republicans control of government

Republicans have won enough seats to control the U.S. House, completing the party's sweep into power and securing their hold on U.S. government alongside President-elect Donald Trump.




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Experts testify before lawmakers that the U.S. is running secret UAP programs

A similar hearing last year brought extraordinary moments, including a retired intelligence officer alleging that the U.S. government has recovered nonhuman "biologics" from crash sites.




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U.S. Republicans complete power takeover with House majority - The Hindu

  1. U.S. Republicans complete power takeover with House majority  The Hindu
  2. After Senate Win, Republicans Retain House Majority; Trump Secures Clear Path To Enact His Policies  The Times of India
  3. Republicans claim US House, achieving ‘trifecta’ of election victories  Al Jazeera English
  4. Trump has full control of government - but he won't always get his way  BBC.com




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When you look at the tallest buildings, you're not just gazing at steel and glass; you're witness to a place's aspirations for greatness. These record-breaking skyscrapers reshape urban space, optimize office space and serve as iconic landmarks.




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Hawaii mobile phone bills 7% higher than U.S. average

Mobile phone bills accounted for 5.36% of the $3.35 trillion Americans spend on household bills in a year.




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Canada's digital services tax set for a reckoning with U.S.

The fight over Canada's controversial digital services tax may escalate this week, as a deadline looms for the Biden administration to decide whether to proceed with dispute arbitration under the revised North American trade deal amid retaliation threats from Donald Trump's next administration.




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Bluesky gains more than 1.25 million followers since U.S. election

Social media platform Bluesky, a major competitor to Elon Musk’s X, has gained more than 1.25 million users since last week's U.S. presidential election. Bluesky posted Wednesday morning it had reached more than 15 million users, up from nine million in September.




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This Is How Much You Need to Earn to Buy a House in the U.S., According to a New Report

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Cold War-era H-6 bomber enhances China’s ability to strike U.S. bases

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U.S. oil industry urges Trump to ditch Biden climate policies




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Delhi HC sets aside Centre’s order cancelling U.S.-based professor’s OCI card

On the govt.’s allegation of his being involved in “anti-India activities”, the court says the notice lacks specific details or evidence supporting these claims




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Inaugural U.S.-India Indian Ocean Dialogue to be held on November 14

The two sides will discuss measures to promote security and prosperity throughout the Indo-Pacific region.




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Trump names firebrand lawmaker Matt Gaetz U.S. Attorney General

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Where to Ski In Every State and 16 Ski Vacations Near Big U.S. Cities

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The period after Thanksgiving isn't just the start of the holiday shopping season, it's typically the start of the ski season as well. To that end, AOL Travel has posted these two guides to ski vacations: Now you'll be able to cross off Ski in Alabama on your bucket list.

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Clinton, Trump In Nail-Biting Finish To Brutal U.S. Prez Poll

Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump today scrambled to make their final pitch to voters in the closely-contested U.S. presidential race dogged by controversies like the Democratic nominee's email scandal.




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U.S. Presidential Elections: Hillary Clinton Leading Donald Trump By Four Points Says, Poll

Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton leads her Republican rival Donald Trump by 4% points, a latest national opinion poll said on Sunday, two days ahead of the crucial US general elections.




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5 Indian-Americans Set To Be Elected To U.S. Congress

An unprecedented 'desi' wave hit the US general elections as a record number of five Indian- Americans were all set to be elected to the US Congress today.




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Indian-American Krishnamoorthi Wins U.S. Congressional Election

Indian-American Democrat Raja Krishnamoorthi today won the Congressional election from Illinois, defeating Republican former Elmhurst Mayor Peter DiCianni.




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Indian-American Kamala Harris Creates History, Wins U.S. Senate Seat

California's Attorney General Kamala Harris on Wednesday scripted history as she won the U.S. Senate seat from the state, becoming the first Indian-American to reach the feat.