Exotel ’s net loss for fiscal 2024 shrank to about a third from a year earlier even as its revenue growth slowed, as the cloud telephony and contact-centre technology provider shifted focus to profitability from expanding business. Net loss for the year ended March 31 narrowed to Rs 39 crore, as the company took measures to increase operational efficiencies, chief financial officer Adarsh Dikshith said. Operating revenue rose 6% to Rs 444 crore. In FY23, its operating revenue had expanded 32% from the previous fiscal year. The Blume Ventures-backed company achieved a profit before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (Ebitda) in the last two quarters of FY24, and projects 100% year-on-year Ebitda growth for FY25. Earlier, ET reported that the company was targeting profitability by the end of FY25. "For a technology-led company, most of the capital allocation should focus on product development, particularly on new products and initiatives,” Dikshith told ET. “We needed to ensure that our limited capital was allocated more towards building future products, such as our AI offerings, while also strengthening our existing products to maintain customer satisfaction with stability and enhance the features and functionalities of those products.” The company has raised close to $100 million till date and counts the likes of Steadview Capital and A91 Partners as its investors. 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Two-thirds of its business comes from its customer platform-as-a-service and software offerings, while AI and various digital assets it sells account for the remaining. Discover the stories of your interest Blockchain 5 Stories Cyber-safety 7 Stories Fintech 9 Stories E-comm 9 Stories ML 8 Stories Edtech 6 Stories The company was profitable in FY20 and FY21, but slipped into losses due to investments made to fund acquisitions and support growth. It acquired contact-centre software provider Ameyo and chatbot developer Cogno AI in 2021 to enhance its offerings with conversational AI and co-browsing capabilities. According to Dikshith, the company aimed to combine three different assets to create significant value for customers as, at the time of the acquisitions, market conditions were favourable after Covid with the business growing 50-60% year-on-year. However, integrating these acquisitions and realising synergies took time, he said. “I think once the Covid wave subsided, the dynamics of engagement changed. The digital engagement that was expected to be the way forward did not fully materialise, leading to a tapering of demand. Economic conditions also shifted, and the availability of capital changed. As a result, we had to ensure that our capital allocation aligned with the new business reality,” he added. The company remains open to further acquisitions if it identifies opportunities that are value-accretive and available at a favourable price, he said. Exotel, the winner of the Comeback Kid category at the ET Startup Awards 2022, serves more than 7,000 clients in sectors like banking and financial services, healthcare, consumer tech and ecommerce. About 70-80% of its business comes from India, while it also operates in markets such as the Middle East, Indonesia and Africa. "We have already made investments in Saudi Arabia and the UAE, which are both very large markets. These markets are now catching up in terms of adopting AI and digital engagement channels, and their economies are also growing well. These are natural adjacent markets for us because our products are ready, and our strong base of referenceable clients in domestic markets is significant,” Dikshith said. The operations that he said are more efficient now and growth in revenue are expected to contribute to profitability in FY25. "Our sales organisation is now strong and well-structured. Our GTM (go-to-market) motions are much clearer, and our sales execution is significantly better than it used to be,” he said.
Amid Congress’ rush to ‘do something’ about the perceived dangers of the internet, the deeply flawed Kids Online Safety Act has emerged, exploiting these fears to grant the government sweeping authority to suppress online expression and erase the digital communities young people depend on. For this reason, we recently joined the ACLU in sending a letter to Congress opposing this dangerous bill. Despite recent amendments— reportedly crafted with input from Elon Musk —the bill grants government agencies the power to define and police what content is deemed “harmful” for minors. This vague and overreaching framework threatens free expression, opens the door to politically motivated censorship from the incoming Trump administration, and disproportionately harms marginalized communities, particularly LGBTQ+ and BIPOC youth. Elon Musk’s endorsement of KOSA exposes the hypocrisy of his professed commitment to free speech. Instead of protecting young people, KOSA risks silencing protected speech and conversations about gender identity, reproductive rights, and LGBTQ+ health care—topics that could be perceived as controversial but are essential to the survival and wellbeing of many young people. For our youth, especially young people in less supportive situations learning about their identities, the stakes couldn’t be higher. Research from LGBT Tech shows that 90% of transgender youth say digital platforms have helped them better understand themselves, and 74% of LGBTQ+ youth overall say these spaces are vital to their personal growth. Social media connects them to affirming communities and resources they may not have access to in their offline lives. More than half of Black Transgender and nonbinary youth have seriously considered suicide in the past year. For these young people, online communities and digital content are far from harmful, they are vital to their wellbeing and mental health. Yet KOSA would force platforms to prioritize avoiding politically motivated government investigations over promoting conversations about being LGBTQ+, accessing reproductive healthcare, and learning about lifesaving medical breakthroughs. What makes KOSA most frustrating is how little it does to address the actual challenges youth face online, such as bullying, hate speech, and predatory behavior. Instead of tackling these root issues, KOSA scapegoats free expression, making the internet less inclusive and supportive for both young people and adults. This is our call to action: Our Democratic leaders, starting with Senator Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and Congressman Hakeem Jeffries (D-Brooklyn), must discard their support for this harmful bill. Protecting children online is crucial, but it cannot come at the expense of constitutional rights or the wellbeing of our vulnerable youth. Congress should focus on real solutions: expanding mental health support, funding culturally competent resources, and addressing the unique challenges faced by young people. These measures would address the challenges young people face in their day to day lives without threatening their access to potentially lifesaving digital communities. For us, as vocal advocates for LGBTQ+ and BIPOC communities, we stand united in our commitment to policies that truly protect and uplift our youth. Even with its recent amendments, KOSA threatens to make the internet less accepting, less inclusive, and less supportive for those who need it most. Our kids deserve better. They deserve a future where their voices are heard, their identities are respected, and their rights are upheld. If Congress genuinely wants to create safer digital spaces, lawmakers should prioritize input from America’s parents, educators, and kids—not unpredictable billionaires like Elon Musk. Amanda Babine is executive director of Equality New York, a leading advocate for advancing equality for all LGBTQIA+ New Yorkers. Tandra R. LaGrone is CEO at In Our Own Voices, an organization dedicated to empowering LGBTQ+ BIPOC communities. Carmen Neely is co-founder, president and CEO of Harlem Pride, and vice chair of the Center for Black Equity.
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IND vs AUS Live Score: Yashasvi Jaiswal overtakes Vijay Hazare Border- Gavaskar Trophy Live Score: Australia reeling at 12/3 at close on Day 3 With a declaration looming and increasing urgency, Kohli broke his 16-month century drought in the final hour, sweeping Marnus Labuschagne for four to the rapturous approval of the crowd's many Indian supporters. During a tricky 4.2 overs before stumps, paceman Jasprit Bumrah dismissed debutant Nathan McSweeney (zero) and Labuschagne (three), both lbw, while nightwatchman Cummins (two) edged Mohammed Siraj to the slips, leaving Usman Khawaja unbeaten on three with an almighty mountain to climb. "If a couple of guys find some form and score 80, 90, even a hundred, that's the positive we can take out of it," said pacer Josh Hazlewood. India vs Australia Live Score: 'It's always special to score against one of the best in the world' Yashasvi Jaiswal and Virat Kohli hardly put a foot wrong on their way to magnificent centuries in Perth on Sunday, as India declared on 487-6 and had Australia reeling at 12-3 at stumps and trailing by 521 runs on day three of the first test. The visitors scored 150 in their first innings before bowling out Australia for 104 while conditions still favoured seam. Jaiswal scored a consequential 161 to earn the title of heir-apparent to Kohli as India's batting figurehead, but the former captain showed he is not ready to relinquish the reins just yet with a fine unbeaten 100. "Be fearless," Jaiswal described his mindset to reporters. "It's always special to score a hundred against one of the best in the world, so I really enjoyed it." IND vs AUS Live Score: India suffered a mini collapse in Day 3's second session With the sun beating down, Australia finally earned some reward for their toil when Rahul feathered Mitchell Starc to wicketkeeper Alex Carey. Playing in place of Rohit Sharma, who stayed home for the birth of his second child, the 32-year-old did a stellar job supporting his young partner. Skipper Rohit is set to return for the second Test in Adelaide, posing a selection headache for the visitors. Australia got another breakthrough on the first ball after lunch when Paddikal edged Hazlewood to Smith at slip. Jaiswal's dismissal sparked a mini collapse with Pant stumped by Carey and Jurel out lbw to Pat Cummins. But Kohli and Sundar steadied the ship, putting on 89 for the sixth wicket, before Nathan Lyon bowled Sundar. That introduced Nitish Kumar Reddy, who with Kohli went on an onslaught against a tired attack. Border-Gavaskar Trophy Live Score: Fourth Test hundred for young Jaiswal The visitors resumed after seizing control on day two when Australia were dismissed for a woeful 104 in reply to India's 150. Padding up on 172-0, Jaiswal took a risky single off Josh Hazlewood's opening ball to signal his attacking intent. The left-hander, who began on 90, reached three figures with an extraordinary six off Hazlewood, hitting the boundary marker on the full, triumphantly raising his arms in the air. It was his fourth ton and first in Australia. Since scoring 171 on debut against the West Indies in 2023 Jaiswal has cemented his place at the top of the Indian order. An eye-opening 214 not out at home against England this year catapulted him to stardom, but concerns lingered over how he would perform in Australian conditions. After being out for a duck in the first innings his response against one of the world's best attacks put any doubts to bed. India vs Australia Live Score: Jaiswal and Kohli slam centuries on Day 3 The day belonged to Jaiswal, hitting 15 fours and three sixes in a mature 297-ball stay. The 22-year-old opener, in his 15th Test, seemed destined for a double century but he cut Mitchell Marsh to Steve Smith at point and departed to a standing ovation. Kohli was also on fire in a welcome resurgence after a lengthy lean spell that sparked questions about his place in the team. The 36-year-old superstar rode his luck to bring up a 30th Test ton and his first since July last year to silence the critics. While Kohli has struggled in recent Tests, he has an exceptional record in Australia, and now has seven centuries, averaging over 54. Along with Jaiswal, Australia removed Devdutt Padikkal (25), Rishabh Pant (1), Dhruv Jurel (1) and Washington Sundar (29), having accounted for KL Rahul (77) before lunch. Rahul's demise snapped a 201-run opening partnership with Jaiswal, a record for India in Australia, eclipsing the previous best set by Sunil Gavaskar and Kris Srikkanth in Sydney in 1986. IND vs AUS Live Score: Australia in disarray after India set a 534-run target Yashasvi Jaiswal slammed a majestic 161 and Virat Kohli roared back to form with a vintage century Sunday as India zeroed in on victory against Australia in the first Test in Perth. The visitors declared their second innings on 487-6 in the final session of day three after Kohli reached 100. Faced with an ominous 534 to win, Australia needed to survive 30 minutes before stumps. But they instead imploded with rookie Nathan McSweeney out for a duck to Jasprit Bumrah and nightwatchman Pat Cummins falling for two, edging Mohammed Siraj to Kohli at slip. When Bumrah trapped Marnus Labuschagne (3) lbw, stumps were called with Usman Khawaja not-out three and Australia in disarray at 12-3. Match Statistics Yashasvi Jaiswal KL Rahul Devdutt Padikkal Usman Khawaja Nathan McSweeney Marnus LabuschagneUruguay's once-dull election has become a dead heat in the presidential runoffSANTA BARBARA, Calif. , Nov. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Traccom Inc. (Pink Open Market Symbol: TRCC) is pleased to announce that on November 13, 2024 , it acquired all of the capital stock of Vulcain, Inc. ("Vulcain"). As a result of the acquisition, Vulcain has become a wholly owned and main operating subsidiary of Traccom effective immediately. Upon completion of the transaction on November 13, 2024 , Vulcain shareholders were issued 117,813,680 shares of common stock of Traccom in exchange for the acquisition of 100% of the capital stock of Vulcain. This represents 95% of the fully diluted shares of Traccom after the issuance thereof. With the transaction, Vulcain added three members to the Traccom board of directors, with Greg Duffell as CEO, President and CFO, Peter Stockmann as President of the Americas, and replaced Traccom's management. This marks a significant milestone for Vulcain. The company will broaden its market presence in the growing opportunity for Artificial Intelligence (AI) based data solutions. "Trading as a public entity on the Pink Open Market is an important step for Vulcain as we continue to evolve and expand our reach within the Causal AI and Knowledge Management sector," said Greg Duffell , CEO of Traccom. "This transaction will provide us with greater access to capital, enhance our visibility in the marketplace, and allow more investors to participate in our growth story." Becoming a publicly traded company will allow Vulcain to enhance their visibility. This reflects the company's commitment to increasing shareholder value and advancing its corporate growth strategy in Causal AI and Knowledge Management space. Former Traccom CEO and continuing Board member, Harry Steck stated, "For Traccom's shareholders, this transaction provides the opportunity to be invested in one of today's most exciting industries with an impressive technology and management team." Vulcain has commercialized casual AI solutions across various industries including leading US brands in the Consumer-Packaged Goods (CPG) sector to generate annual recurring revenues (ARR) for the company. Vulcain is planning a next phase of expansion into Insurance, Healthcare, Financial Services and other industries. Vulcain uses causal machine learning algorithms and human domain experts to provide high quality causal features necessary for an accurate AI solution. Vulcain's Causal AI Platform includes causal reasoning models to provide predictive outcomes that identify and explain event risks and opportunities for businesses. Vulcain will continue to focus on bringing human domain knowledge into AI solutions and driving value for organizations seeking to unleash the knowledge from their vast amounts of data, content and domain expertise. Key Highlights: Trading Symbol: TRCC Market Segment: Pink Open Market Sector: Technology, AI About Traccom, Inc. The company is at the intersection of human and artificial intelligence, leading the charge to AI 3.0 with high value feature solutions for business. Vulcain's Causal AI platform is used for harmonizing, testing, and validating data for extracting and commercializing knowledge. The Vulcain platform combines hundreds of millions of AI ready data sets and human domain knowledge to provide a ready to use solution that can be customized, scaled and adapted for customer use-cases and human intervention. 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Georgia's political crisis deepened Friday, as new pro-Europe protests gripped Tbilisi ahead of the nomination of a far-right government loyalist as president Tbilisi, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 13th Dec, 2024) 's political crisis deepened Friday, as new pro-Europe protests gripped ahead of the nomination of a far-right loyalist as president. The Black Sea nation has been in turmoil since the governing Georgian Dream party claimed victory in contested parliamentary elections, with its decision last month to delay EU accession talks igniting a fresh wave of mass rallies. More unrest is expected on Saturday when Georgian Dream will appoint far-right former footballer Mikheil Kavelashvili as president in a controversial process. The pro-Western incumbent, President Salome Zurabishvili, has refused to step down and is demanding new parliamentary elections, paving the way for a constitutional showdown. On Friday, pro-Europe demonstrators took to the streets at a dozen locations, including in , for the 16th consecutive day. Speaking to AFP at a rally outside , Dariko Gogol, 53, said Georgian Dream "rigged the , and they are just dragging us towards ." "We need new elections," she said, adding that Zurabishvili "has to stay (as president) and somehow us in this really difficult situation." - 'Unprecedented constitutional crisis' - On Saturday, an electoral college controlled by Georgian Dream is expected to elect Kavelashvili as president in an indirect boycotted by the . groups accuse Georgian Dream of rigging the parliamentary , democratic backsliding and moving closer to -- at the expensive of the Caucasus nation's constitutionally mandated bid for EU membership. Though the presidency is a largely ceremonial , Kavelashvili, 53, is known for his vehement anti-West diatribes and to LGBTQ rights. Georgian Dream scrapped direct presidential elections in . With Zurabishvili refusing to leave office, lawmakers boycotting and protests showing no signs of abating, critics are questioning Kavelashvili's legitimacy. One author of 's constitution, Vakhtang Khmaladze, has argued that decisions by the new are void, as it ratified the mandates of newly elected MPs in violation of the legal requirement to await the outcome of Zurabishvili's lawsuit. " is facing an unprecedented constitutional crisis," Khmaladze told AFP. It remains unclear how the will react to Zurabishvili's refusal to step down after her successor is inaugurated on 29. A former French diplomat, Zurabishvili is a hugely popular figure among protesters who view her as a beacon of 's European aspirations.The average investor can easily find new investment ideas by following well-known asset managers. One of those managers is Cathie Wood , who heads up Ark Invest, an investment fund that focuses on disruptive and innovative businesses. In the Ark Innovation ETF , the flagship product that the asset manager offers to clients, fintech enterprise Block ( SQ -0.47% ) is a top holding. As of Nov. 21, it's the eighth largest position. Should you buy this top Cathie Wood stock while it trades below $100 per share? Bullish on fintech Cathie Wood and her team at Ark Invest are bullish on numerous technological trends. One of the areas the investment manager is optimistic about is the fintech industry. In particular, the excitement relates to how companies are offering holistic solutions to customers for all their financial services needs. Block falls squarely into this investment theme. Ark Invest believes that in the future, the business' vertically integrated offerings, like digital wallets, bank accounts, and debit cards for consumers, and payroll, working capital, and bill pay for merchants, will result in a powerful and more widely used closed-loop payments system. Block is at the forefront of this trend. Indicative of how much Ark Invest is bullish on the fintech niche, the firm offers the Ark Fintech Innovation ETF , which primarily focuses on these types of businesses. Block is the third largest holding in that fund, making up 6.3% of the assets. Block's positive traits Investors probably appreciate Block's growth potential. Through the first nine months of 2024, the company reported a 20% year-over-year increase in gross profit . Both of the critical segments, Square and Cash App, saw double-digit gains with this key performance metric. On the merchant side, Square processed $59.9 billion in gross payment volume in the three-month period that ended Sept. 30. The segment continues to attract larger sellers. On the consumer side, Cash App now has 57 million monthly active users. Management continues to drive further adoption of the Cash App Card, which can boost spending activity and, ultimately, the revenue and gross profit that Block generates. Like many other tech-enabled companies in recent years, Block has made an effort to streamline its operations and drive greater efficiencies. We're seeing this play out right before our eyes. The business posted $323 million in operating income in the third quarter. That's a massive reversal from the $10 million operating loss reported in the year-ago period. The leadership team upped their full-year 2024 guidance, which now calls for an adjusted operating margin of 18%. In theory, Block's business model should scale up in a profitable manner. Large expense items, like product development and sales and marketing, should constitute a lower percentage of total revenue over time, showcasing operating leverage. Shareholders must pay close attention to this going forward to ensure the strategy is working. Betting on earnings growth Block shares were once some of the best-performing on Wall Street. From the company's initial public offering in November 2015 to the stock's peak in August 2021, the share price skyrocketed more than 2,000% higher. That gain was hard to beat. It's been a totally different story since then. As of this writing on Nov. 21, the stock trades 67% off that all-time high. The market is adopting a more tempered view of the business and its prospects. Investors looking to buy shares must pay a forward price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 25.9. That's very reasonable. However, the stock should only be purchased by those who believe the company's top- and bottom-line growth are set to continue at a solid clip. Cathie Wood thinks this will be the case. Based on recent trends, I believe this is a likely outcome as well, which makes the stock look like a compelling buy below $100.AirTag 2 could match the latest iPhones with huge upgrade on new chipJets' Ulbrich says Rodgers 'absolutely' remains the team's starting quarterback
Special counsel asks judge to dismiss subversion case against TrumpPublished 3:33 pm Monday, November 25, 2024 By Staff Reports The Houston Rockets’ (12-6) injury report has just one player listed as they prepare for their Tuesday, November 26 matchup with the Minnesota Timberwolves (8-8, also one injured player) at Target Center, with a start time of 8:00 PM ET. Watch the NBA, other live sports and more on Fubo. What is Fubo? Fubo is a streaming service that gives you access to your favorite live sports and shows on demand. Use our link to sign up for a free trial. The Timberwolves dropped their last outing 107-105 against the Celtics on Sunday. Anthony Edwards put up 28 points, nine rebounds and seven assists for the Timberwolves. The Rockets head into this contest following a 104-98 loss to the Trail Blazers on Saturday. Alperen Sengun scored 22 points in the Rockets’ loss, leading the team. Sign up for NBA League Pass to get live and on-demand access to NBA games. Get tickets for any NBA game this season at StubHub. Catch NBA action all season long on Fubo. Not all offers available in all states, please visit BetMGM for the latest promotions for your area. Must be 21+ to gamble, please wager responsibly. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, contact 1-800-GAMBLER .
Lucknow, Nov 21 (PTI) Opposition parties in Uttar Pradesh blamed the BJP for the violence in Sambhal, alleging the survey team was sent to the mosque by the party to nurture its “politics of hatred”. The BJP, in turn, alleged that the INDIA alliance had been trying to create unrest since the Lok Sabha polls. It said that those who do not agree with judicial orders should take legal recourse. “Nobody has any right to break the law. If a court has passed an order, it will be implemented. The judicial process is available for those who want the order amended,” party spokesperson Nalin Kohli said. Another BJP spokesperson Ajay Alok blamed what he called the “ghamandia alliance” (an alliance full of arrogance), a term BJP leaders have often used for the INDIA bloc, for the violence. Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav lashed out at the BJP, saying its government and the administration orchestrated the violence “to divert attention from electoral malpractice”. “A survey team was deliberately sent in the morning to disrupt discussions about the election. The intention was to create chaos so that no debate on election issues could happen,” he said at a press conference in Lucknow. UP Congress chief Ajay Rai said the incidents of violence were increasing day by day in the state under the Yogi Adityanath government. “When the Chief Minister of the state himself gives statements like ‘batenge toh katenge,’ then how can there be an atmosphere of peace in the state? This is a completely planned incident,” Rai in a statement said. The UP unit of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) called the Sambhal violence a planned conspiracy. Its secretary Heeralal Yadav questioned the hurry behind the survey of the mosque in contention. He accused the BJP of fomenting unrest in the state “in the name of temple and mosque” and appealed to the public to maintain peace. The CPI (Marxist-Leninist) also attacked the BJP, blaming it for the Sunday violence in which three people were killed. Sudhakar Yadav, the party’s state secretary, said BJP, emboldened by its recent wins, was fuelling polarisation of communities and wanted to throw the state into the fire of communalism. Tearing the fabric of peace, and polarising communities was all in a good day’s work for the “saffron brigade,” he alleged. Three people were killed and scores of others, including around 20 security personnel, were injured as protesters opposing a court-ordered survey of a Mughal-era mosque here clashed with police on Sunday. Protesters torched vehicles and pelted stones at the police, who used tear gas and batons to disperse the mob. “Shots were fired by the miscreants ... the PRO of the superintendent of police suffered a gunshot to the leg, the police circle officer was hit by pellets and 15 to 20 security personnel were injured in the violence,” Moradabad Divisional Commissioner Aunjaneya Kumar Singh said. He said that a constable also suffered a serious head injury, while the deputy collector fractured his leg. Internet services have been suspended in Sambhal tehsil for 24 hours and the district administration declared a holiday on November 25 for all students up to Class 12. Images, purported to be from the spot shared on social media, showed mobs pelting stones at cops from atop buildings and in front of the Shahi Jama Masjid. Later, police were purportedly seen cornering and hitting people as they tried to disperse a large crowd in a narrow alleyway. A lane was shown in a video strewn with a scores of slippers, bricks, and stones. In another purported clip, some policemen in riot gear were seen firing gunshots in a street, while flames leapt and smoke billowed into the air in the background. Superintendent of Police Krishan Kumar urged stone-pelters not to indulge in violence. “Do not spoil your future for these politicians,” he is heard saying through his megaphone in one of the videos. Tension had been brewing in Sambhal since Tuesday when the Jama Masjid was surveyed on the orders of a local court following a petition that claimed that a Harihar temple stood at the site. PTI NAV VN VN This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content. var ytflag = 0;var myListener = function() {document.removeEventListener('mousemove', myListener, false);lazyloadmyframes();};document.addEventListener('mousemove', myListener, false);window.addEventListener('scroll', function() {if (ytflag == 0) {lazyloadmyframes();ytflag = 1;}});function lazyloadmyframes() {var ytv = document.getElementsByClassName("klazyiframe");for (var i = 0; i < ytv.length; i++) {ytv[i].src = ytv[i].getAttribute('data-src');}} Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Δ document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() );