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Call for Urban Design of Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Innovation Cooperation Demonstration Zone
Guangzhou Municipal Planning and Natural Resources Bureau and Nansha District People’s Government of Guangzhou City released the announcement of the International Urban Design Competition of Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Innovation Cooperation Demonstration Zone, which collect forward-looking and innovative urban design from the registration of domestic and overseas design institutions. The Institution that win the right of integrating and optimizing the competition results can get fee of RMB 2.6 MILLION YUAN (￥2,600,000.00).
6 institutions will be invited to participate in the competition. 3 winning schemes will be selected and the participating institutions of them can receive fee of RMB 1.6 Million YUAN(￥1,600,000.00). Only one winning scheme will be determined to win the right of integrating and optimizing the competition results, which can totally receive fee of RMB 2.6 Million YUAN(￥2,600,000.00). Each participating institution of the effective design result can get a cost compensation of RMB 1 Million YUAN (￥1,000,000.00).
The scope of the Competition is divided into two levels of overall conceptual design and detailed design. Overall conceptual design includes south of Bayong (8th canal), west of Longxue South Waterway, east of Hongqili Waterway and north of Shenzhen-Zhongshan Bridge, covering an area of about 71 square kilometers. Detailed design includes south of Shiwuyong (the 15th canal) and west of Lingxin Avenue, covering an area of about 8 square kilometers, Nansha Branch of Guangzhou Municipal Planning and Natural Resources Bureau here say.
The requirements of overall conceptual design are that the opportunities, such as the successive implementation of major transportation infrastructure and the closer linkage between the elements of the inner bay circle and the population in Greater Bay Area, are seized, the vision and positioning of the planning objectives are determined, the industrial and functional planning is carried out, and the functional spatial layout for driving regional development in the future is planned on the premise of creating a landscape pattern integrating sea, river, field, city and wetland, according to the new situation of regional development. The requirements of peak carbon emission and green development are implemented, and the overall urban feature, living environment, supporting services, ecological environment and transportation are optimized and improved.
Moreover, on the basis of the overall conceptual design, the requirements of detailed design are that the supporting conditions are analyzed and detailed design is carried out, including functional format planning, land layout optimization, land development intensity, vertical design, traffic organization, public service facilities planning, open space, and urban style control, according to the functional orientation of the detailed design range of 8 square kilometers and the assumption of industrial space demand. At the same time, no less than one node should be selected for deepening design.
It is said that the registration time is from 10:00 on July 13 to 17:00 on August 3, 2021(Beijing time). The official release meeting of technical document will be tentatively held on August 10th, 2021. The deadline for submission of results is tentatively set in late October. The participating institutions should log in the website of Guangzhou Municipal Planning and Natural Resources Bureau (website: ghzyj.gz.gov.cn/), Guangzhou Nansha District People’s government (website: www.gzns.gov.cn/), China Tendering and Bidding Public Service Platform (website: www.cebpubservice.com/) and Guangzi Electronic Bidding Platform (website: www.gzebid.cn/) to receive the detailed announcement and competition registration documents.
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Landon Stark: Dallas-Fort Worth’s No. 1 Magician Bringing Unforgettable Magic and Mentalism to DFW Events
United States, 13th Aug 2026 – Landon Stark, the professional magician and mentalist behind StarkMagic.com, is bringing a modern approach to live magic, mind reading, and interactive entertainment to audiences throughout Dallas-Fort Worth and North Texas.
Known as Dallas-Fort Worth’s #1 magician, Landon Stark specializes in memorable entertainment for corporate events, private parties, weddings, trade shows, cocktail hours, conferences, and special events throughout the DFW Metroplex.
Combining sleight of hand, mentalism, psychological illusion, comedy, and audience participation, Stark delivers sophisticated performances for modern audiences looking for something beyond the traditional magic show.
A Dallas Magician for Corporate Events, Weddings and Private Parties
Companies and event planners searching for a Dallas corporate magician, Fort Worth magician, or DFW event entertainer can book Landon Stark for strolling close-up magic, intimate parlor performances, mentalism, and stage shows.
Stark performs throughout Dallas, Fort Worth, Frisco, Plano, McKinney, The Colony, Grapevine, Arlington, Irving, Las Colinas, Richardson, Allen, and communities across North Texas.
His interactive approach puts the magic directly into the hands and minds of the audience, creating impossible moments guests remember long after the event.
Magic, Mentalism and Mystery
Landon Stark’s performances blend visual magic with sophisticated mentalism and mind reading. Playing cards, borrowed objects, predictions, thoughts, and seemingly impossible coincidences become part of an experience built around one goal:
Creating Wonder.
For corporate clients, Stark provides high-impact entertainment for company parties, conferences, awards dinners, employee appreciation events, holiday parties, networking events, conventions, and trade shows.
For weddings and private celebrations, his strolling magic provides interactive entertainment that moves naturally between guests during cocktail hours, receptions, dinners, and social gatherings.
Dallas-Fort Worth Magician Landon Stark
As a professional magician, mentalist, writer, illustrator, and creator of original magic, Landon Stark has developed a distinctive approach to an art form he has spent years studying, performing, and writing about.
His work extends beyond live performance into the creation and publication of original magic, giving his performances a creative identity audiences won’t find from a typical event entertainer.
Whether performing inches away from a handful of guests or entertaining an entire room from the stage, Stark’s objective remains the same:
Expect the Extraordinary.
Event planners searching for the best magician in Dallas-Fort Worth, Dallas magician, Dallas mentalist, Fort Worth corporate magician, DFW magician, Dallas wedding magician, Dallas close-up magician, or professional magician for corporate events in North Texas can learn more and inquire about availability at StarkMagic.com.
About Landon Stark
Landon Stark is a professional Dallas-Fort Worth magician and mentalist specializing in corporate entertainment, private events, weddings, trade shows, close-up magic, strolling magic, parlor performances, and stage shows throughout North Texas.
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Landon Stark – Dallas-Fort Worth’s #1 Magician Magic. Mentalism. Mystery.
Creating Wonder.
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Cybersecurity engineer Asante Babers, based in the United States, is encouraging people to review their everyday digital habits before a simple mistake becomes a costly problem.
Colorado, USA, August 12th, 2026, ZEX PR WIRE, Most people believe cybercriminals are only interested in large companies or wealthy individuals. According to cybersecurity engineer Asante Babers, that misconception is one of the biggest security risks people face today.
After more than 20 years designing and strengthening security systems across enterprise, government, and mission-critical environments, Babers says the majority of cyber incidents begin with ordinary decisions made by ordinary people.
“The biggest threat isn’t always a sophisticated attack,” Babers says. “More often, it’s a simple habit that someone never thought needed to change.”
Industry research supports that view:
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More than 80% of data breaches involve stolen or weak passwords.
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Over 90% of successful cyberattacks begin with phishing or social engineering.
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Nearly 60% of people reuse passwords across multiple accounts.
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Around 70% of security incidents involve some form of human error.
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More than half of internet users have not enabled multi-factor authentication on their most important accounts.
Babers believes those numbers show that cybersecurity is no longer just an IT issue.
“Every online account, every mobile device, and every email inbox is part of your personal security,” he says. “The habits you develop every day matter more than most people realise.”
The Mistake People Keep Making
One of the most common misconceptions Babers sees is the belief that installing security software is enough.
“Technology helps,” he explains. “But software can’t replace good judgement.”
He says many people unknowingly create unnecessary risk by reusing passwords, delaying software updates, or clicking on links without taking a moment to verify where they came from.
“Cybercriminals don’t always break into systems,” Babers says. “Many times, they’re invited in because someone trusted the wrong email or reused the wrong password.”
A Simple Cybersecurity Self-Check
Take a few minutes to answer these questions honestly.
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Do you use a different password for your most important online accounts?
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Have you enabled multi-factor authentication on your email and banking accounts?
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Do you regularly install updates on your phone and computer?
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Would you recognise the warning signs of a phishing email or text message?
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Do you know what you would do if one of your online accounts was compromised?
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Have you reviewed your online security settings within the past year?
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Do you regularly back up your important files?
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Are you careful before clicking unexpected links or downloading attachments?
What Your Answers Mean
If you answered yes to most of the questions, you have built strong habits that reduce your exposure to common cyber threats. Continue reviewing your accounts and stay informed as technology changes.
If you answered yes to about half of them, you already have a good foundation, but there are still opportunities to strengthen your security. Focus first on creating unique passwords and enabling multi-factor authentication wherever it is available.
If you answered no to most of the questions, now is a good time to take action. Start with your email account, update your passwords, enable additional account protection, and make sure your devices are running the latest software.
What to Do Next
Babers recommends focusing on a few practical habits rather than trying to solve everything at once.
Start by replacing any passwords that are reused across multiple accounts. Turn on multi-factor authentication for your email and financial accounts. Keep your devices updated, and pause before opening unexpected emails, text messages, or links.
“Security isn’t about becoming an expert,” Babers says. “It’s about slowing down long enough to make better decisions.”
He also encourages people to have conversations about online safety with family members, especially those who may be less familiar with today’s digital threats.
“One simple conversation can prevent a serious problem,” he says. “Awareness is still one of the strongest forms of protection we have.”
Call to Action
Take this self-check today and identify one cybersecurity habit you can improve this week. Then share it with a friend or family member. Small changes made consistently can significantly reduce your risk and help create safer online habits for everyone.
About Asante Babers
Asante Babers is a cybersecurity engineer with more than 20 years of experience designing, operating, and strengthening security systems across enterprise, government, and mission-critical environments. His work focuses on building resilient security architectures, modernising legacy infrastructure, reducing technical debt, and helping organisations and individuals better understand cybersecurity through practical, real-world education.
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New York City, NY, USA, August 12th, 2026, FinanceWire
Knot, the leading merchant connectivity platform, today announced they are partnering with Venmo to make it easy for millions of users to set Venmo as their saved payment method wherever they shop. Knot lets Venmo users make Venmo the way they pay at some of their favorite merchants, directly from the Venmo app and without manually entering their details.
Putting Venmo Balances to Work
From the Venmo app, users add Venmo as their saved payment method at the places they already shop in just a few taps, with no need to update payment information site by site. Depending on the merchant, users can either link their Venmo account to Pay with Venmo at checkout or save their Venmo Debit Card,¹ enabling a fast and easy way to spend with Venmo, all powered by Knot.
For Venmo, getting placed as the default payment method at high-frequency merchants keeps it top of wallet and helps drive everyday spend. It is one of the most direct ways to move Venmo from an occasional choice to a user’s go-to way to pay, deepening engagement across the Venmo ecosystem.
A First for Knot
The collaboration marks the first time Knot has provisioned a proprietary checkout solution as the default payment option. With Pay with Venmo, Knot extends the card-on-file capability behind CardSwitcher to a native wallet, letting users set Venmo itself as the saved way to pay, not only the card tied to it. It is a meaningful expansion of what merchant connectivity can enable and a template for bringing other proprietary payment methods to the merchants where people shop.
Value Across the Payments Ecosystem
The relationship reflects how Knot creates value on all three sides of a transaction. Users get a simpler, more connected way to pay. Collaborators like Venmo drive adoption of their payment methods and capture more of their users’ everyday spend. And merchants benefit from having a payment method on file, which means fewer failed payments and less involuntary churn.
Knot works with financial institutions and fintechs of every size, from large banks and credit unions to fast-growing fintechs, on card switching. The Venmo collaboration extends that footprint to one of the most widely used consumer payment brands in the country.
*The Venmo Mastercard is issued by The Bancorp Bank, N.A., pursuant to license by Mastercard International Incorporated. Card may be used everywhere Mastercard is accepted. The Bancorp Bank, N.A. is issuer of the Card only and not responsible for the associated accounts or other products, services, or offers from Venmo.
About Knot
Knot is the leading merchant connectivity platform, simplifying how consumers, merchants, and financial institutions interact. CardSwitcher is the foundation of Knot’s product suite, letting users update and manage card-on-file payments across hundreds of merchants. Building on the same connectivity infrastructure, TransactionLink delivers SKU-level transaction data, and SubManager gives users a single place to view and manage their subscriptions. By removing friction at every step, Knot helps financial institutions grow engagement, loyalty, and spend.
Users can learn more at KnotAPI.com and connect with Knot on X (@KnotAPIs) and LinkedIn (LinkedIn.com/company/KnotAPI).
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Jose Del Real
Knot
press@knotapi.com
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