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Be Green and Vote: In most states you have until the end of the week to register to vote in the Presidential election. Some say “why should I vote”? No matter if you are a Republican or a Democrat, an environmentalist or a creationist (not sure why anyone would be), you MUST exercise your right to vote. In this week Grist, Umbra Fisk wrote a piece called Citizen Bane: On the importance of voting. A must read for all and if you have not registered to vote go to Declare Yourself to find out your state’s deadline and all you need to register.
Bush’s Environmental Record: In a week that has once again exposed the incompetence of the Bush administration, the Republicans have boycotted a review of Bush’s environmental record, as reported by the Environmental News Service. All of us know this administration has failed the American people on environmental and health issues while letting big business run rampant without oversight. “For six years the administration sat by while oil imports increased, gas prices rose and global warming became more and more threatening,” said Sierra Club Executive Director Carl Pope. “It refused to set higher fuel efficiency standards for vehicles even when the data showed that the current trajectory was actually hurting the U.S. auto industry, desiccating its market share.”
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E Ink Holdings Inc (元太科技), which supplies e-paper displays for Amazon’s e-readers, yesterday signed a patent cross-licensing agreement with local panel maker AU Optronics Corp (友達光電), paving the way for AU Optronics to make high-resolution LCD screens for tablets using E Ink’s technology.
AU Optronics is the second major LCD panel maker after Japan’s Sharp Corp to license the fringe field switching (FFS) panel technology from E Ink’s South Korean subsidiary, Hydis Technologies Co Ltd, in order to supply high-end panels to Apple Inc.
AU Optronics is the center of speculation that it is shipping LCD panels for Apple’s new and smaller tablet, the iPad mini, in preparation for a launch later this month. The firm has declined to comment on the speculation.
“Access to Hydis’ FFS LCD technology will allow AUO to supply products to some of the world’s leading brands,” AU Optronics president Paul Peng (彭雙浪) said in a statement released yesterday.
“The deal is a similar to one we made with Sharp earlier this year ... [This deal] will allow AU Optronics to produce LCD panels using FFS technology,” E Ink chairman Scott Liu (劉思誠) told a media briefing.
The patent agreement, which took effect on Aug. 1, will be in place for 10 years.
“The FFS panels will be used in tablets and high-end mobile phones. This is a similar deal to the one we made with Sharp earlier,” Liu said.
The strategic partnership would boost revenue and profit at Hydis, Liu said. He declined to disclose financial terms of royalty fees.
E Ink said the royalty payments from Sharp and AU Optronics would be shown in the company’s financial statement issued later this year.
Based on the agreement, AU Optronics is supplying LCD backplanes to E Ink for use in mobile devices.
E Ink makes LCD glass substrates in its factories and it buys backplanes from local panel makers to meet customer demand.
“We found that it is more cost-efficient to purchase LCD backplanes,” said E Ink spokesman Eddie Chen (陳彥松), when asked about the company’s e-paper display business. “Besides, we are trying very hard to keep pace with demand. We still cannot match customers’ voracious demand.”
Chen blamed a labor shortage in its Chinese factories for the supply issues.
The e-paper display business spiked last quarter, boosting the business’ contribution to more than half of E Ink’s total revenue, he said.
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E Ink lost NT$1.6 billion in the first half of this year.
E Ink shares plummeted 5.62 percent to NT$30.2 yesterday, while AU Optronics shares inched up 0.98 percent to NT$10.35. The TAIEX fell 0.2 percent.
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The market for Chinese contemporary art has actually developed at a feverish pace, ending up being the single fastest-growing segment of the international art market topphotoshoot . Because 2004, prices for jobs by Chinese contemporary musicians have increased by 2,000 percent or even more, with paintings that when sold for under $50,000 currently bringing sums above $1 million. No place has this boom been really felt extra significantly than in China, where it has actually generated massive gallery areas, 1,600 auction homes, and the initial generation of Chinese contemporary-art collection agencies.
This fad for Chinese modern art has actually also generated a wave of objection. There are charges that Chinese collectors are using mainland public auction residences to boost rates and participate in widespread conjecture, just as if they were selling stocks or realty prephotoshoots . Western enthusiasts are likewise being charged of supposition, by musicians that state they buy jobs economical and afterwards offer them for 10 times the initial prices-and in some cases extra.
Those who entered this market in the past 3 years located Chinese contemporary art to be a proven bet as prices doubled with each sale. Sotheby’s very first New York sale of Asian contemporary art, dominated by Chinese artists, brought an overall of $13 million in March 2006; the exact same sale this previous March amassed $23 million, as well as Sotheby’s Hong Kong sale of Chinese modern art in April totaled almost $34 million. Christie’s Hong Kong has actually had sales of Eastern modern art since 2004. Its 2005 sales overall of $11 million was dwarfed by the $40.7 million total amount from a solitary night sale in Might of this year.
These numbers, excellent as they are, do not begin to convey the amazing success at auction of a handful of Chinese artists: Zhang Xiaogang, Yue Minjun, Cai Guo-Qiang, Liu Xiaodong, and also Liu Ye thetoppicture . The leader this year was Zeng Fanzhi, whose Mask Series No. 6 (1996) sold for $9.6 million, a document for Chinese contemporary art, at Christie’s Hong Kong in May.
Zhang Xiaogang, that paints big, melancholy faces similar to family pictures taken throughout the Cultural Change, has seen his record rise from $76,000 in 2003, when his oil paints initially appeared at Christie’s Hong Kong, to $2.3 million in November 2006, to $6.1 million in April of this year.
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Veritas Investments shareholders voted to sell the business and assets of the Mad Butcher franchisor to its chief executive Michael Morton for $8 million at a special meeting held today in Auckland.
"Shareholders have today ratified, confirmed and approved the sale of the business and assets of the Mad Butcher franchisor business to Yogg Ltd, and authorised the independent directors to take all actions, do all things and execute all necessary documents and agreements necessary or considered by them to be expedient to give effect to the Mad Butcher sale transaction," Veritas said in a statement.
Yogg is owned by interests associated with Morton, who is chief executive of the Mad Butcher business, director of Veritas and MBL, and trustee and beneficiary of the largest shareholder in Veritas.
The resolution was decided by poll, with 98.4 percent of the shareholders, who were entitled to vote and voting on the question, voting in favour.
Completion of the sale is expected to occur on March 23, Veritas said.
Prior to the meeting, independent adviser Simmons Corporate Finance said the $8 million price tag falls within its estimated value of between $7.2 million and $9.4 million and that the transaction is fair to shareholders not associated with Morton.
Veritas has been selling assets to repay debt it took on to buy a series of businesses since embarking on a strategy of building a food and beverage business with the backdoor listing of the Mad Butcher business five years ago. The company paid $40 million for Mad Butcher, half in cash and the rest in scrip, raising $25 million to help fund the deal.
Veritas previously said if approved, the proceeds will go to repaying $27 million owed to ANZ Bank New Zealand and leave the Better Bar Co as Veritas's remaining asset.
The shares last traded at 4 cents and have shed 20 percent so far this year.
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Property Consortium UK today hosted the “Great PCUK Bake Off” as part of its “World’s Biggest Coffee Morning” charity event for Macmillan Cancer Support, raising a total of £523.52 for the charity.
Employees’ cakes were judged on taste and presentation by an all-star panel headed by CEO Jeremy Hyams, and then sold to raise money for the charity.
“I was genuinely surprised by the standard of baking. It’s been a great chance to have some fun while raising money for an excellent cause. Everyone’s really got into the spirit,” said Jeremy.
Property Consortium employees also had the opportunity to buy bacon baps for breakfast; “posh coffee”, cupcakes and tray bakes for the morning coffee break, and crustless cheese and pickle sandwiches, and homemade scones with jam and clotted cream for the afternoon cream tea, with all proceeds going to Macmillan Cancer Support.


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Two Polish supermarkets with the same name were hit by explosions in the early hours of Tuesday in the Netherlands.
The two shops were badly damaged by the blasts, in which nobody was hurt, according to police.
The blasts took place in Aalsmeer, near Amsterdam, and in a small town in the North Brabant province.
Both shops were called Biedronka, but neither are part of a large network of budget stores of the same name in Poland.
It was not immediately clear if the explosions were linked.
Police have appealed for witnesses. The blast in Aalsmeer, which happened around 3am, caused major damage to the store and nearby buildings, as well as setting a parked car on fire.


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Cryptocurrencies have been in the news a lot lately, thanks to the runaway success of Bitcoin. But what are cryptocurrencies, and what’s all the fuss about?
Put simply, a cryptocurrency is a digital or virtual currency that uses cryptography for security. Cryptocurrencies are decentralized, meaning they’re not subject to government or financial institution control.
Bitcoin, the first and most well-known cryptocurrency, was created in 2009. Since then, hundreds of other cryptocurrencies have been created. These include Ethereum, Ripple, Litecoin, and Monero.
Cryptocurrencies are often bought and sold on decentralized exchanges known as cryptocurrency exchanges. These exchanges allow users to buy and sell cryptocurrencies using fiat currencies (like USD) or other cryptocurrencies.
The value of cryptocurrencies is derived from their supply and demand on these exchanges. Prices can fluctuate wildly, and investors can make (or lose) a lot of money quickly. That’s why it’s important to do your research before investing in any cryptocurrency.
Latest Crypto News: What You Need to Know
Here are some of the latest headlines in the world of cryptocurrency:
-Crypto Prices Plunge as South Korea Mulls Trading Ban: Cryptocurrency prices took a hit after it was revealed that South Korea may ban cryptocurrency trading. The country is one of the biggest markets for digital currencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum.
-Coinbase Launches Coinbase Ventures: Coinbase, one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges, has launched Coinbase Ventures. The new venture fund will invest in early-stage companies working on blockchain technology and crypto assets.
-Ripple Partners with MoneyGram: Ripple has partnered with MoneyGram to pilot its XRP currency for international money transfers. This partnership could help Ripple become a major player in the global remittances market.
-Tether Hacked for $30 Million: Tether, a digital currency pegged to USD, has revealed that it was hacked for $30 million worth of tokens. This news sent shockwaves through the crypto world and led to a sell-off of various digital currencies.
The Latest on Bitcoin
Bitcoin prices have been on a roller coaster ride this week, slumping to a two-month low on Friday before rebounding to $8,000 by Sunday evening.
The sell-off was set off by a string of negative news, including new regulatory scrutiny in India and China and Twitter’s ban on cryptocurrency ads.
Still, some experts say the long-term outlook for bitcoin remains positive, despite the current turbulence.
“I think it’s important to remember that bitcoin is still in the very early stages of adoption, and price volatility is to be expected,” said Perianne Boring, founder and president of the Chamber of Digital Commerce, a trade association for the cryptocurrency industry.
“We often see price corrections following periods of significant growth,” she added. “What’s important is that the underlying technology continues to evolve and be developed.”
The Latest on Ethereum
It’s been a big week for Ethereum. A long-awaited hard fork finally went live on the main Ethereum network on Wednesday, resulting in the creation of a new cryptocurrency, Ethereum Classic. The hard fork was implemented in order to refund Ether investors who lost money when the DAO, a decentralized autonomous organization built on Ethereum, was hacked in June.
Ethereum’s price has been volatile since the hard fork, but it appears to be stabilizing around $14.50. Meanwhile, Ethereum Classic’s price has surged, reaching a high of $1.50 on Thursday before pulling back to around $1.20 today. It’s still early days for both cryptocurrencies, and it remains to be seen how their prices will develop in the coming days and weeks.
The Latest on Litecoin
Litecoin prices have been on a rollercoaster ride over the past few days, and it’s not clear where the digital currency is headed next.
After peaking at around $370 on Sunday, Litecoin prices fell to as low as $290 on Tuesday before rebounding to $325 by early Wednesday morning. The cryptocurrency is currently trading at $328, according to CoinMarketCap.com.
What’s driving the latest flurry of activity in the Litecoin market? Here’s a look at three factors that could be influencing Litecoin prices today.
1. Litecoin’s price is highly correlated with Bitcoin prices.
When Bitcoin prices go up, Litecoin prices tend to follow suit. That’s because investors often view Litecoin as a “digital silver” to Bitcoin’s “digital gold.” So when Bitcoin prices make headlines, it can often lead to gains (or losses) in the Litecoin market.
2. A key Litecoin developer has quit the project.
Charlie Lee, the creator of Litecoin, announced on Tuesday that he has sold all of his holdings in the cryptocurrency. In a post on Reddit, Lee said he had divested himself of his Litecoins “for a variety of reasons,” including “a conflict of interest” because he is also working for Coinbase, a major cryptocurrency exchange that supports Bitcoin and Ethereum trading (among other digital currencies).
Lee said he will continue working on the development of Litecoin as an open-source project. But his decision to sell all of his personal holdings in the currency could spook some investors and lead to more volatility in Litecoin prices going forward.
3. A new version of Litecoin Core was released this week.
On Tuesday, the team behind the popular cryptocurrency wallet Jaxx announced that they had integrated support for Litecoin into their software. This means that users of Jaxx can now use their wallets to store and trade Litecoins alongside Bitcoins and other major digital currencies like Ethereum and Dash.
Jaxx is just one exampleof many different cryptocurrency wallets that now support Litecoins following last week’s release of version 0.15 of Litecoin Core, the software that powers the currency’s network
The Latest on Bitcoin Cash
Bitcoin Cash (BCH) is a cryptocurrency that was created as a fork of the Bitcoin blockchain. It is one of the largest cryptocurrencies by market capitalization and was created to solve some of the scaling issues that are inherent in the Bitcoin network.
Bitcoin Cash has been in the news recently due to some contentious forks in its blockchain. These forks have resulted in two new cryptocurrencies – Bitcoin Cash ABC (BCHABC) and Bitcoin Cash SV (BSV). Despite this, Bitcoin Cash remains a popular cryptocurrency, and its price has been on the rise in 2019.
The Latest on Ripple
Ripple, the company behind the XRP cryptocurrency, has been making headlines lately. Here’s what you need to know about Ripple and XRP.
What is Ripple?
Ripple is a technology that powers the XRP cryptocurrency. It is also a payment network that can be used by banks and financial institutions to make fast and inexpensive international payments.
What is XRP?
XRP is the native cryptocurrency of the Ripple network. It is used to facilitate payments on the network and can also be traded on exchanges like any other cryptocurrency.
Why are people talking about Ripple?
Ripple has been in the news lately because it is one of the few cryptocurrencies that has been gaining in value while most others have been losing value. This has led some to believe that Ripple may be a good investment opportunity.
What are the risks of investing in Ripple?
Like any investment, there are risks involved with investing in Ripple. The price of XRP could go down, and if you invest in XRP you could lose money. You should only invest money that you can afford to lose.
The Latest on Cardano
Cardano (ADA) is one of the most popular cryptocurrencies on the market today. Here’s everything you need to know about this top altcoin.
What is Cardano?
Cardano is a decentralized public blockchain and cryptocurrency project. It is fully open source and developed by IOHK. Cardano is also the first blockchain platform to be built on scientific philosophy and a research-first driven approach. The development team consists of a global collective of expert engineers and researchers.
Cardano’s native cryptocurrency is called ADA, and it is currently ranked in the top 10 of all digital assets by market capitalization. ADA began trading on cryptocurrency exchanges in October 2017 and has since become one of the most traded cryptocurrencies in the world.
What makes Cardano special?
Cardano unique in many ways, but some of its key features include:
-A Proof-of-Stake (PoS) consensus algorithm called Ouroboros, which enables very efficient and secure blockchain operation without the need for energy-intensive proof-of-work (PoW) mining.
-A multi-asset ledger that can support multiple different types of digital assets on its platform.
-A highly scalable blockchain platform that can theoretically support millions of transactions per second.
-A flexible smart contract scripting language that makes it easy to develop new applications on the Cardano platform.
ADA staking & rewards Perhaps one of the most attractive features of Cardano for cryptocurrency investors is its staking program, which allows ADA holders to earn rewards for supporting the network by validating transactions. This provides a passive income stream for ADA holders and helps to secure the network at the same time.
How to buy Cardano (ADA)? Purchasing Cardano (ADA) tokens is relatively simple and can be done through a variety of cryptocurrency exchanges. Some of the most popular exchanges that list ADA include Binance, Kraken, Huobi Global, OKEx, Upbit, Bitfinex, Gemini, and Coinbase Pro.
Where to store Cardano (ADA)? If you’re looking for a place to store your ADA tokens, you’ll need to use a cryptocurrency wallet that supports this altcoin. Some popular options include Ledger Nano S, Trezor Model T, MetaMask wallet, Atomic Wallet, Trust Wallet, and Infinito Wallet
The Latest on Stellar
Stellar has been in the news a lot lately. Here’s what you need to know about this cryptocurrency.
Stellar is a cryptocurrency that is similar to Ripple. It is designed for payments and money transfers. Stellar is based on the Ripple protocol, but it is not affiliated with Ripple. Stellar was created in 2014 by Jed McCaleb, who also created eDonkey, Mt. Gox, and Ripple.
The Stellar network uses a distributed ledger to record transactions. The ledger is based on the Ripple protocol and uses the Stellar Consensus Protocol (SCP) to reach consensus. The SCP allows users to vote on changes to the network.
The native currency of the Stellar network is called Lumens (XLM). Lumens are used to pay transaction fees and are required for certain operations on the network.
The Stellar network has a built-in decentralized exchange that allows users to trade assets without a central authority. The Stellar Decentralized Exchange (SDEX) uses order books and settlement to facilitate trades between two parties.
The Stellar team is based in San Francisco and is funded by donations and grants. The team has worked with organizations such as Mozilla, Deloitte, and Microsoft.
The Latest on NEO
NEO, formerly Antshares, is China’s first original blockchain project. Since its rebrand in 2017, the NEO team has been hard at work to compete with Ethereum as a “smart economy” platform. Here’s a look at the latest NEO news today.
On January 15th, 2018, NEO held their first developer conference in San Francisco. The event was a huge success, with over 500 attendees and 26 speakers from around the world.
During the event, Neo founder Da Hongfei announced that the Neo platform would be launching on mainnet on March 1st, 2018. This news was very well received by the crypto community, as it shows that the NEO team is making significant progress.
In addition to the mainnet launch, Da Hongfei also announced that Neo would be partnering with Microsoft, Alibaba, and other big names in the tech industry. This is a huge step forward for Neo, as they look to build partnerships with some of the biggest companies in the world.
Overall, the latest NEO news is very positive and shows that the project is making significant progress. With their mainnet launch right around the corner, 2018 is shaping up to be a big year for Neo.
In conclusion, crypto latest news today is that the market is extremely volatile and unpredictable. While there are many benefits to investing in cryptocurrencies, there are also a number of risks. As with any investment, it is important to do your own research and consult with a financial advisor before making any decisions.


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With larger rivals AT&T and Verizon Wireless having already moved onto metered data plans, Sprint is looking to maintain its unlimited data offering for smartphones for as long as possible. In an interview with Engadget at Sprint’s Overland Park, Kansas headquarters, Sprint CEO Dan Hesse says that he wants to offer something simple, and that the unlimited offering is beneficial since many customers don’t know what 1 GB of data is, how far a gigabyte would take them, and how long it would take to deplete.
There were some speculations that Sprint may be ending its unlimited offering recently after Sprint prepaid subsidiary Virgin Mobile USA stated that it would throttle data speeds for heavy data users. However, as Hesse continues to re-affirm, that won’t be the case with Sprint. However, in the future, all this can change. Hesse says that bandwidth will be a problem down the road, and as the nation continues to add more smartphone users, more data will have to pass through Sprint’s and other carrier’s networks.
Right now though, with T-Mobile potentially being absorbed by AT&T, and Verizon recently migrating to tiered metered data plans, Sprint’s unlimited offering will be a selling point to many customers who aren’t grandfathered into rival carrier’s old unlimited offerings. Moreover, Sprint is the only one who doesn’t throttle customers on unlimited data plans whereas T-Mobile does, which is another selling point.
Sprint’s 4G data speeds are slightly slower than Verizon’s 4G LTE speeds–3-6 Mbps on WiMax compared to Verizon’s 6-12 Mbps on the download side. However, for those who need data volume versus speed, Sprint does promise a great value.
Sprint will also be announcing a big 4G story come this Fall, though Hesse was vague on details.
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Nike (NKE), a seller of athletic footwear and athletic apparel worldwide, is expected to report FY 2014 second-quarter EPS of 58 cents on revenue of $6.44 billion, compared with a profit of 57 cents a share on revenue of $5.96 billion in the year-ago period. The company has a market cap of $69.39 billion. Nike has undergone a pullback from a year high of $80.26 on December 9, which now allows for a great entry price for this April expiration call option.
Nike closed trading yesterday at $78.50 a share, up 2.33% for the day. So far this year, the stock has appreciated 48.6%. Nike has experienced incredible stock growth throughout the bull market of 2013.
It is quite normal for Nike, a Dow Component stock, to exceed Wall Street’s consensus NKE earnings estimate, delivering a bullish EPS surprise in 13 of the last 16 quarters with two misses and one on-target result.
Analysts’ outlooks for the better-than-expected quarterly reports were exceeded by an average $0.05 with a range of $0.02 to $0.08, whilst the bearish surprises were $0.10 and $0.02.
Shares have performed well in the three-days surrounding NKE earnings announcements — in the last four years, NKE shares moved higher 10 times, averaging a gain of 4.98%.
There are some who estimate that Nike’s Q2 revenue would be $6.68 billion, bypassing the Street’s high-end view of $6.62 billion. If net margins remain constant quarter-over-quarter, then net income would be $747.7 million, which works out to $0.84 per share. However, don’t expect the number to be that strong; although, sales could be close, which will certainly help to boost Nike’s stock price and this recommended options trade.
Nike has continued to keep up the pace with a never-changing world environment and has provided many positive points that will surely help keep the upward momentum flowing. These areas are as follows:
- Nike is definitely not showing any deteriorating signs in the areas of inventory, currency costs or sales in China. Nike management formed the NIKE Trading Company to mitigate currency risk, and slow Chinese sales have been more than offset by excellent North American and Western Europe sales.
- Also, strong top line growth is expected to come from Nike’s key strategic initiatives that produce innovative products for meeting the latent demands of consumers. The company reported future orders growth of 12% (excluding currency changes), which will help it sustain growth.
- Apart from innovation, another factor that has propelled Nike’s growth despite the tough economic situation is its ability to execute efficient brand building strategies. Nike enjoys the leverage of a large portfolio of products which allows for risks and losses in a few categories and achieves a balanced overall result.
- Nike maintains great customer relations — a healthy connection with consumers is one of the major reasons behind sustained performance.
- Basketball and running products are top performing segments for Nike, and Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant have added greatly to the company’s value. Maybe Andrew Wiggins could be the next value-added player! The signing of Andrew Wiggins would confirm that Nike remains the dominant sporting goods brand.
- Nike has a history of providing high value to its shareholders — during the first quarter of 2014; the company repurchased 8.4 million shares for $526 million. Up until now the company has repurchased $1.3 billion worth of stock, therefore expect a more aggressive share buyback in the coming quarters.
- An increase in EPS is expected as Nike makes progress towards reaching its revenue goal for fiscal year 2017.
Analysts Anticipate Upward Momentum
Susquehanna increased the price target for NKE from $65.00 to $70.00 in a research note issued to investors on Monday.
Other analyst reactions are as follows:
- Ned Davis Research upgraded shares of Nike from a neutral rating to a buy rating on Monday, November 11th.
- Morgan Stanley upgraded shares of Nike from an equal weight rating to an overweight rating and now has an $85.00 price target on the stock.
- HSBC raised their price target on shares of Nike from $67.00 to $85.00 and now have an overweight rating on the stock.
Nike is currently benefiting from increased consumer demand for its innovative products and is on track to achieve its revenue target by fiscal year 2017. The company is currently trading at the twelve months trailing P/E of 26.52, and its forward P/E for the year ending May 31, 2015 is at 22.20.
Thus, it is clearly visible that Nike is moving ahead with suitable strategies with respect to its fundamentals. Also, Nike’s incomparable ability to market its ideas and products will help it leverage its fundamental strength. Therefore, profit can be made from Nike’s progression by trading the following options call.
Options Trade: Buy the NKE Apr 2014 80.000 call (NKE140419C00080000) at or under $3.70, good for the day. Place a protective stop limit at $1.50 and a pre-determined sell at $6.50.
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Video is the king of formats today. The push towards video images as the preferred content of digital users is undeniable and this has led brands to drive various video content trends such as content commerce, shoppable videos, short-form videos, etc.
According to the figures, video is not only ideal as a content format, but even before TV, it proves to be directly relevant in advertising. According to a survey conducted by Ipsos, 86% of online video users in Mexico are open to advertising or branded content when viewing videos that are personally relevant to them.
Youtube surprises with its direct influence on potential consumers
This shows a clear picture of trends, indicating that video continues to be really effective for brands when advertising. Going deeper into this point, the YouTube video platform leads the options to present advertising to varied audiences in Mexico. To be precise, Ipsos revealed that 83% of Mexico’s online video audience state that advertising on YouTube videos makes them more likely to consider a brand or product.
By the numbers, the platform enables brands to connect with today’s viewers and shoppers across devices, at deeply relevant times and mindsets.
To a large extent, video is positioned as an option par excellence in marketing plans, especially because it allows engagement through storytelling, something that cannot be achieved with fixed images. Specifically in the case of YouTube, stories are particularly effective. According to the same Ipsos survey, 90% of online video users in Mexico feel that YouTube content tells a good story.
This is how video, as a format, and the YouTube platform, are a clear stable and favorable trend for current advertising in Mexico, so, according to sources, it is worth turning to this sector and looking for a way to connect with consumers in this way.


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It sort of feels that the release of the primary Google Pixel Watch is true across the nook as up to now few weeks we’ve noticed a large number of leaks hinting in opposition to it. Rumours across the first smartwatch from Google had been in flow for years now however a brand new file means that the tech large has finalised at the Google Pixel title and we would possibly quickly see the smartwatch. As in line with a patent record found out by means of 9to5Google, Google has filed an software to get the word “Pixel Watch” trademarked.
Until now, the rumoured Google smartwatch used to be identified by means of its inner codename ‘Rohan’. In step with the most recent tweet by means of tipster Evan Blass, the release of Pixel Rohan is impending. Even though the tipster has no longer printed any explicit timeline for the release, any other tipster Jon Prosser ultimate month claimed that the corporate would possibly release the tool at Google I/O 2022. The once a year convention is scheduled to be hung on Might 11-12.
If earlier studies are to be believed, the approaching Google Pixel Watch will include a subsequent gen Google Assistant and be powered with a Samsung Exynos chipset. The following-gen Assistant is alleged to be designed to procedure your speech at once for your tool fairly than by way of Google’s servers. Except for this, the smartwatch could also be stated to get key well being and health monitoring options akin to step counter, energy counter, center fee observe, SpO2 dimension and others.
It is usually rumoured that the corporate would possibly release the smartwatch along side Google Pixel 6a smartphone. Google Pixel 6a is alleged to characteristic a 6.2-inch OLED exhibit with a focused hole-punch cutout. It is usually rumoured to have an under-display fingerprint reader. Below the hood, the tool is alleged to be powered by means of the similar Google Tensor GS101 chip because the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Professional smartphones.


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With sales of larger "phablet" smartphones booming in Asia, Apple will likely respond next year, but it will face the same pricing predicament it's staring at now for the iPhone 5C, an analyst said today.
"I think Apple has already realized that they missed on the phablet category," said Sameer Singh, who covers mobile technologies at his Tech-Thoughts website. "[But] I expect a 5-inch-plus Apple phablet to launch some time in 2014. If not, Apple's decline in Asia will accelerate."
Singh's remarks were triggered by a report last week from IDC, which said phablet shipments -- smartphones with screen sizes between 5-in. and just under 7-in. -- overtook those of notebook PCs and tablets combined in Asia during the quarter ending June 30.
According to IDC, vendors shipped 25.2 million phablets in the period, compared with 12.6 million tablets and 12.7 million portable PCs.
"Phablets first started as a trend driven by mature markets like South Korea, Hong Kong and Singapore," said Melissa Chau of IDC last week. "What's changed now is the added pick up of phablets in emerging markets like China and India, not just the plethora of big-name vendors competing head-to-head with Samsung, but instead the low-cost local players who have swooped in to offer big screens for less money -- averaging a retail price of $220 versus Samsung's $557."
Samsung's Galaxy Note series, including the newest Note 3 launched Wednesday, which features a 5.7-in. display, are the best known phablets to U.S. consumers, who so far have not gravitated to the larger smartphones that offer more screen real estate for browsing and gameplay.
Asia -- China especially -- has been a wellspring for Apple revenue and profit until recently. In the second quarter, Apple's revenue in what it calls the Greater China region -- the People's Republic, Taiwan and Hong Kong -- fell 14% year-over-year to $4.6 billion, a disturbing trend to analysts.
But Apple's share of the smartphone market in China itself is shrinking, said researcher Canalys last month. For the April-June quarter, Apple was ranked seventh among China's smartphone vendors, with a market share of just 5%, down from the previous quarter's 8%.
Singh is among the analysts who wondered whether Apple could make a serious play in the booming Asian phablet category.
"Their challenges are basically the same as those they face now," Singh said. "The problem is price. Apple will likely pitch their phablet as a flagship with an unsubsidized starting price of $650, [while] competing vendors offer them at prices as low as $200. Anything less would lead to a revenue loss [by Apple] in subsidized markets."
Singh's reference to similar challenges was a nod to Apple's dilemma in pricing its lower-cost iPhone 5C, which is expected to debut Sept. 10. Price the iPhone 5C too low and Apple leaves money on the table in subsidized markets like the U.S.; but unless the iPhone 5C is priced competitively in Asia, China in particular, it won't add much, if anything, to Apple's share in that huge market.
Most analysts believe Apple will price the iPhone 5C at over $400 without a mobile service contract -- near or identical to the price of the unlocked iPhone 4 currently -- and thus protect its U.S. market at the risk of not gaining ground in Asia.
From Singh's perspective, Apple will do the same with any phablet it introduces.
"Apple's overall strategy will be to try and maintain their premium image and margins," said Singh. "[But] I'm skeptical if that strategy will be successful long-term."
Not that Apple won't make money on phablets. Even with a larger screen -- the current iPhone 5 boasts a 4-in. display -- an iPhone phablet would be a profit driver.
"I don't expect cannibalization to be much of a factor. The phablet's gross margins should be comparable to other iPhones -- upwards of 60%-- and much higher than the iPad Mini, so any shift in the sales mix towards phablets will probably benefit Apple," said Singh.
Yet other analysts have stressed that, minus risk-taking, Apple's business model -- which relies on premium prices for premium profit -- could be crippled as Chinese smartphone makers undercut Apple globally.
"Carriers have lower influence on pricing and distribution in Asia, so smartphone sales need to be driven by their own merits and on price," said Singh. "Unlike in subsidized markets, when price becomes a factor in the purchasing decision, the relevance of the brand reduces ... we've already seen this unfold in the tablet industry."
The notoriously-secretive Apple has not announced plans to expand its iPhone display choices. However, at the AllThingsD Conference in May, Apple CEO Tim Cook said, "A large screen today comes with a lot of trade-offs," but then hinted that if those trade-offs could be minimized, larger displays in a smartphone would be considered.
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Investment bank JPMorgan Chase has a notoriously uncertain attitude towards cryptocurrencies. On the one hand, the administration’s stance on the issue is very negative. On the other hand, the bank actually launched its own stablecoin – JPM Coin. It’s meant to satisfy the bank’s corporate clients who want access to digital money.
JPMorgan Chase’s $ 497.9 billion capitalization is still only half of Bitcoin’s $ 1.07 trillion, though it slightly exceeds Ethereum’s $ 416.6 billion. Regardless, the head of JPMorgan recently once again denigrated the first cryptocurrency, calling out bitcoin for the lack of real value.
Speaking at the Institute of International Finance (IIF) event on October 11, JPMorgan Chase chairman and CEO Jamie Dimon said: “I don’t care. Bitcoin doesn’t matter to me. Our clients are adults. They disagree with me. But that’s how markets work. So, if they want the opportunity to buy bitcoin, even though we cannot store it, we can provide legal and transparent, as far as possible, access to the purchase.”
The banker did take one final shot towards the end when he compared the benefits of bitcoin trading to smoking cigarettes. And this is not the first time that Dimon criticized cryptocurrencies – he has been making similar statements for several years now. Yet, it doesn’t stop JPMorgan from offering its clients a number of crypto-related services.
In August, for example, the bank provided wealthy clients with access to their own bitcoin fund. According to Coindesk sources, JPMorgan launched this passively managed crypto fund in partnership with the NYDIG (New York Digital Investment Group). And since July 19, JPMorgan’s financial advisors have been offering their clients investments in four Grayscale funds (Bitcoin Trust, Bitcoin Cash Trust, Ethereum Trust, and Ethereum Classic Trust), as well as in the Osprey Bitcoin Trust.
However, something even more fascinating is the JPM Coin cryptocurrency created by the JP Morgan financial holding. The token is a kind of phenomenon for the modern banking system.
The development of JPM Coin began back in 2018, picking up pace in 2019. And it was Jamie Dimon who claimed that the coin could be used for internal and commercial settlements, as well as potentially for consumer settlements. At the same time, information on the bank’s official website stated that it had no plans to provide individuals with access to JPM Coin. Using this digital asset, the bank’s specialists set out to transform the process of making payments between JP Morgan divisions around the world.
JPM Coin is a stablecoin pegged to the US dollar at a 1:1 ratio. It is built on a private version of the Ethereum blockchain – Quorum, more adapted to the needs of financial institutions.
The test launch took place in mid-2019. The head of the blockchain development department at JPM, Umar Faruk, said then that stablecoin would reduce the application processing time for various financial transactions. In other words, JPM Coin will be used for instant settlements between the bank’s clients. According to the JPMorgan representatives, we are talking about an approximately $ 6 trillion sector.
Broader prospects were also brought up, such as the potential for users to make mobile payments using JPM Coin at some point in the future. In addition, the coin could be used in settlements on transactions with securities and for treasury services.
After wrapping up test payments with the bank’s real clients in June 2019, Umar Faruk said there was interest in JPM Coin from Europe, and a number of other countries, including the USA and Japan. However, the expert did not specify which companies and jurisdictions it was coming from. What’s more, outside observers noted that in addition to developing its cryptocurrency, JPMorgan Chase was working on its own interbank information blockchain network called IIN. It brings together several hundred companies, and its integration with the JPM Coin infrastructure was quite telling. Apparently, JPMorgan has plans to compete with Ripple, as right around that time, Ripple with its XRP token was rapidly taking over the market for cross-border interbank payments.
Ripple itself was rather skeptical of the potential of that competition. And they were proved right: the JPM stablecoin didn’t really entice other financial institutions. First of all, simply due to competition. Secondly, because this whole JPMorgan Chase venture was perceived as nothing more than tokenization of fiat.
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse claimed that no major credit institution in the world would risk using JPMorgan’s stablecoin for its private payment systems. In his words, if every bank decides to create its own cryptocurrency, blockchains may completely lose their ability to interact, and the industry itself will stagnate. Garlinghouse, of course, is himself interested in XRP being used as the single independent instrument for interbank settlements.
Today, we see JP Morgan’s stablecoin still used for internal settlements between bank clients, while Ripple is building an interbank payments ecosystem based on its own products. And although the company is now in major trouble with US regulators, XRP is already adopted by hundreds of financial institutions worldwide.
At the same time, JPMorgan Chase seems to have come across new uses for JPM Coin and related projects. The financial holding has created the Onyx division with more than 100 employees, which deals with digital currencies and blockchain. Onyx reportedly offers specialized payment channel services for central banks interested in issuing their own digital currencies (CBDCs). That being said, we will most likely never see JPM Coin in retail use.


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Beacon Building Products announced that it has opened a greenfield location in Gulfport, Miss. The Gulfport location services Gulfport, Biloxi and surrounding metropolitan area customers.
“We are pleased to expand Beacon’s footprint in this growing Mississippi Gulf Coast market,” said Lynn France, Beacon’s regional vice president, Southeast. “This new branch is stocked with leading brands of residential and commercial roofing and complementary products, including Beacon’s own TRI-BUILT® products. In addition, customers on the go across the region can use our mobile app, Beacon PRO+, to save time and track deliveries.”
This is Beacon’s fifth greenfield branch opening in 2023. The company anticipates at least 15 by the end of the year. In a statement, the company said expanding its ability to serve customers through opening greenfield locations in growing areas is an "example of the significant progress Beacon has made toward achieving growth above market and excellence in customer experience as laid out in our Ambition 2025 strategy."


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The newcomer will be backed by a dedicated £4m share of Domestos’ £12m marketing budget this year. The bulk of the spend will go on TV advertising, with posters, press, direct mail and point-of-sale material also planned.
The floral, spicy-fragranced newcomer joins an existing trio of Original, Citrus Fresh and SunFresh and comes in a bright pink bottle aimed at creating impact on the fixture.
According to brand executive Stephanie Mackenzie, fragrance and packaging are key to the continued growth of the category. “Fragrance accounts for 55% of bleach sales and is driving overall category growth,” she said. “So we know it’s high in consumers’ decision hierarchy.”


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We visited a Sears store on the day the company filed for bankruptcy, and it felt like a ghost town. Here's what it was like shopping there.
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- Sears filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Monday. The company says it will close 142 stores before the end of the year, and its CEO, Eddie Lampert, will step down.
- The rise of e-commerce, declining foot traffic to malls, and a higher demand for off-price products are just some of the factors that have caused department stores to suffer in recent years, and Sears is no exception to that.
- We visited a Sears store the day the company filed for bankruptcy, and it felt like the store had already been abandoned. Parts of the store were well-kempt, but others were disorganized and empty, and there was hardly anyone in sight.
The rise of e-commerce, declining foot traffic to malls, and a higher demand for off-price products are just some of the factors that have caused department stores as a category to suffer in recent years."The problem in Sears' case is that it is a poor retailer. Put bluntly, it has failed on every facet of retailing from assortment to service to merchandise to basic shop-keeping standards," said Neil Saunders, the managing director of GlobalData Retail.
When we visited a Sears store the day the company filed for bankruptcy, it felt like the store had already been abandoned. Parts of the store were well-kempt, but others were disorganized and empty, and there was hardly anyone in sight.Here's what it was like:
We went to a Sears store in Jersey City, New Jersey.
The store seemed like it was in pretty good shape at first glance.Advertisement
Women's clothing was the first department at the front of the store.
Most things in the store appeared to be on sale.Advertisement
Everything seemed to be in order, but it was totally empty.
There were no shoppers — or employees — in sight throughout most of the first floor.Advertisement
The store got messier as I went further back. There were a lot of boxes left sitting around.
A lot of accessory racks were half-empty ...Advertisement
... and some displays had nothing on them at all.
The first floor also had a small men's department ...Advertisement
... and a kids' department that took up a good amount of the floor.
Most of the signs throughout the store were handwritten.Advertisement
Downstairs, I found home furnishings and appliances.
It was eerily quiet downstairs as well.Advertisement
The men's department continued downstairs ...
... but parts of it were in pretty sad shape. A lot of displays were set up on metal folding tables instead of the more sturdy displays that were set up throughout the rest of the store.Advertisement
And some mannequins were just leaned against the wall instead of being propped up.
Home-improvement products were also on this floor. A handful of products were marked as the last in stock.Advertisement
The rest of the floor was a bit of a mess.
There was a pile of bricks just sitting in the middle of the floor ...Advertisement
... and products like refrigerators were in random spots instead of in the appliances department.
The clearance department as a whole was lackluster. There were not a lot of products, and what was left was spread out to make it seem like there was more.Advertisement
Even the holiday and toy departments felt empty. I only passed one employee the entire time I was in the store. The store felt abandoned.
Even though the store was in relatively good shape compared to some other Sears stores, it felt like a ghost town.Advertisement
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Mumbai; March 15, 2022: Underlining its commitment to completely redefine the car service experience across the country, MG Motor India has announced the grand opening of a new service facility in Malad, Mumbai. Dubbed as the largest MG workshop in Western India, the facility has been inaugurated to cater to the evolved mobility requirements of more customers across the city.
Recognizing the strong market potential for premium SUVs in Mumbai, MG Motor’s latest workshop shares the overall look and feel of the carmaker’s futuristic customer approach while also reflecting its British heritage.
With the inauguration, the carmaker operates 43 touchpoints in Maharashtra and plans to expand to 45 touchpoints in the state by 2022-end. So far, the carmaker has a total of 310 touchpoints centres across India.
Commenting on the inauguration, Gaurav Gupta, Chief Commercial Officer – MG Motor India, said, “The inauguration of MG Malad workshop is aligned with our plans to enhance service experience for our customers in Mumbai. The facility will provide all the requirements including service, spare parts and accessories”.
Speaking on the inauguration, Mr. Gautam Modi, Dealer Principal – MG Malad, said, “As a pioneering and future-forward brand, MG has already made major waves in the Indian automotive space on the back of innovation and tech-driven approach. We are delighted to be partnering with the brand. We will leverage MG’s strong British heritage and tech focus to deliver a fresh and unique automotive service experience to customers in Mumbai.”


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The Badger State is world-renowned for its cheese, and the 45 Best in Class awards won at the World Championship Cheese Contest prove this point. Out of the awards given, Wisconsin cheesemakers took home nearly one-third.
"Congratulations to all who participated in this year’s competition. Wisconsin cheesemakers have been obsessively making the world's finest cheese since before we were even a state, and the awards reinforce that," said Suzanne Fanning, Chief Marketing Officer, in a press release. "Winning more awards than any other state or country is just one reason we can proudly call ourselves the State of Cheese."
Three Wisconsin cheeses earned a spot in the contest’s top 20 on Thursday. Roth Cheese of Monroe saw its Gorgonzola in the elite lineup. Marieke® Gouda of Thorp placed in the top 20 for the team’s Smoked Cumin flavored gouda. And English Hollow Cheddar made by Master Cheesemakers at Maple Leaf Cheese Company in Monroe returned to the top 20 after an appearance on the list in 2018 and rounded out the top 20 cheeses from Wisconsin at this year's contest.
Other key wins from the State of Cheese™ include:
Wisconsin’s cheesemaking heritage goes back more than 175 years but it continues to push the boundaries of what cheese can and should be.
Congratulations to the innovative cheesemakers of Wisconsin! Stick around with Deli Market News as we continue to cover the award circuit.


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Leeds’ national heart charity Heart Research UK has unveiled a brand new art installation produced with famed local artist Nicolas Dixon – creator of the iconic ‘Bielsa the Redeemer’ mural – to raise awareness of the charity’s work across Yorkshire.
The artwork is on display at Chow Down, an outdoor food and drink venue off Water Lane in Holbeck, and was kindly supported by CEG and New Citizens.
Titled ‘4s a crowd’, the piece, which is split over 4 large boards, features Nicolas’ distinctive style of swirling shapes and patterns, with elements of Heart Research UK’s logo blended in.
The artwork was originally created to raise awareness of the charity’s anonymous heART project, an online charity auction which sees almost 500 pieces of unique postcard-sized pieces of art from huge names from the worlds of art and entertainment auctioned on eBay.
First launched in 2018, the project has raised over £130,000 and sold almost 1500 pieces of artwork.
However, due to coronavirus restrictions, the grand unveiling was delayed. Now, Heart Research UK are proud to unveil the artwork, which will be in place at Chow Down for the coming months, to raise awareness of the life-saving work the charity does in Yorkshire and beyond. Nicolas Dixon said:
“After taking part in the amazing anonymous heART auction alongside other international artists and celebrities last year, I was humbled to be asked to represent Heart Research UK and create this unique piece of art to celebrate and raise awareness of the charity.
“I am excited and looking forward to seeing it installed in its new home which has kindly been provided at the Chow Down site at Temple Arches by CEG and New Citizens, which is the perfect space to enjoy great food, music and art in these difficult times.”
Kate Bratt-Farrar, Chief Executive of Heart Research UK, said:
“The piece that Nicolas has created really needs to be seen to be believed, and we are over the moon that we have been able to work with him to create such a stunning way to raise awareness of our work.
“Yorkshire and Humber has the highest death rate from coronary heart disease in England. Heart Research UK has been working for over 50 years to try and change this, by investing in pioneering research.
“We’re very grateful for the support from CEG and New Citizens in making this happen, and want to say a special thank you to Nicolas for creating this wonderful piece.”
Matt Long, Director of New Citizens, said:
“I’m very proud that Chow Down is able to host this amazing piece of work from a good friend – especially since it will be raising awareness for an incredible charity.
“We’re all very thankful that both Heart Research UK and Nicolas have chosen Chow Down as the artwork’s home for the summer.”
The artwork can be viewed at Chow Down, Temple Arches in Leeds. Due to current restrictions, the venue is operating table service only, so booking is essential: chowdownevents.co.uk
To find out more about how Heart Research UK is using art to save hearts across Yorkshire, please visit heartresearch.org.uk/leeds-art
This post is based on a press release issued by Heart Research UK


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Christmas has been a busy period in terms of releases for the console hacking scene. While we did write a few articles on some of these releases this week, a lot more releases happened over the past few days, and we couldn’t talk about everything fast enough. Here’s a short summary of what we saw for the scene:
- PS4 CFW Toolkit released by Al-Azif, decryption/encryption tool, paves the way for future full-fledged PS4 Custom Firmwares
- Reaper Studio and MultiTrainer II (tools to create PS4 patches and cheats) have been updated to 1.0.2 and 1.1.7 respectively. These releases bring compatibility with the latest GoldHEN, and bug fixes.
- the fpPS4 PS4 emulator is making crazy progress, almost on a daily basis. We reported on its status a few days ago here, but more games are already reported working. You can download the latest builds here. (click on the most recent action, then scroll down to artifacts for the download link. Must be logged in to github to see the link). Temmie’s launcher, a GUI for the emulator, can be found here.
- NetStream lets you watch Youtube on your PS Vita (official Youtube support was dropped years ago on the device by Sony). It was released by GrapheneCT.
- Howling Wolf & Chelsea over at PSX-Place released a showcase of XtremeEliteBoot+, a work-in-progress homebrew that serves as a launcher, an OSDSYS replacement and a fully fledged environment forPS2. XtremeEliteBoot+ lets you create your own plugins in lua to control its behavior, and mod it from the ground up. It is so powerful one can code a game inside its themes:
- ENLBufferPwn was disclosed, a critical vulnerability impacting 3DS, Wii U, and Switch in Nintendo First party games
I’m sure we missed a lot of other cool releases over the past few days. Let us know which ones in the comments!


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Users and those who get the EBT card will start seeing some changes, and not in a good way.
(RNN/CNN) – Millions of Americans who rely on food stamps will soon see a change in benefits.
Starting Friday, on Nov. 1, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program – also known as food stamps – will be cut.
More than 47 million people currently receive food stamps, which is about 15 percent of the U.S. population, up from 8.7 percent in 2007.
The average benefit per person now stands at a little more than $133 a month; that amount will be reduced.
According to the USDA, households of one to four people received a maximum SNAP allotment of $200, $367, $526 and $668, respectively. Starting Nov. 1, those families would get a decrease of $11, $20, $29 and $66.
The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities has a breakdown of the estimated impact the SNAP reduction will have on individual states.
All total, the cuts add up to $5 billion.
Congress can halt the decision but, it’s unlikely they will do so.
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An article published today on GlobalMeatNews.com said that, accordingly to some voices from Brussels, the EU Commission, which has to release a recommendation on this subject before 13th December 2013, following the provisions of the Food Information to Consumers Regulation (1169/2011), intends to adopt as mandatory only the indication of the country where a source animal is finished and slaughtered.
The report is still to be finalized, so what is said above could change in the final version; anyway, it seems to me an interesting insight, and also quite a realistic option.
A full country of origin labeling could burden the sector with high cost, in an historical period in which the costs are high and the consumption of meat is decreasing in more than one market, both for economical and diet choices.
Another argument to sustain this solution is that Commissioner Borg, in several speeches about this topic, has stressed that a full origin labeling is not a useful instruments to prevent fraud like the “horsemeat scandal” and so it not seem so necessary.
The final report could be published at the end of October 2013. We are eager to read the final decision and its rationale.


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DETROIT — Kia is telling owners of nearly 72,000 older Sportage small SUVs in the U.S. to park them outdoors and away from structures after getting reports of more engine fires.
It's the second time that Sportages from the 2008 and 2009 model years have been recalled due to fire risks that apparently can start near a hydraulic engine control device.
Documents posted Wednesday by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration say fires can start while the engines are running or when they're turned off.
The SUVs were recalled in 2016 due to corrosion in a wiring harness near the engine control unit.
The Korean automaker says it has reports of eight fires and 15 cases of melting or damage since April of 2017. No injuries were reported.
The company says owners should park outside and away from structures and other vehicles until it figures out the cause of the fires and develops a remedy.
Owners will be notified by letter starting Dec. 22.
In a separate recall back in August, Hyundai and Kia told owners of some of their large SUVs to park them outdoors and away from buildings after a series of fires involving trailer hitch wiring.
The recall covered more than 245,000 Hyundai Palisade and over 36,000 Kia Telluride SUVs from the 2020 through 2022 model years.
Hyundai and Kia aren't the only car brands that have been affected by recalls over fire hazards. Earlier this year, Ford had to recall about 139,000 SUVs because the engines of those cars could potentially catch on fire, even when the ignition was turned off.
That issue was caused by a printed circuit board that was susceptible to a short.
Similar to the new recall, Ford also told customers to park their cars outside until they could get a replacement.


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05 Nov Behind the boom in Joburg’s apartments
The Leonardo, arguably the poshest and tallest mixed-use building to be constructed in Africa, will add more than 220 apartments to the Sandton market on completion next year. More than 80% of the apartments at the Legacy Group and Nedbank’s 55-storey skyscraper in Maude Street have been sold off-plan, with prices starting at about R4.5m for one-bedroom units. Penthouses have fetched up to R60m apiece.
That translates into an average selling price of R45,000-R100,000 per square metre, thought to be a new benchmark for sectional-title prices in Gauteng.
A few blocks down the drag, on Rivonia Road in Illovo, another lavish high-rise development will be launched off-plan this month. The 29-storey, triangular The Saxony will no doubt give The Leonardo a run for its money. It offers 397 apartments, each exuding “penthouse grandeur and magnificent views”, says Saxony Developments CEO Rajan Naidoo.
Prices range from R3.2m (for a 90m² two-bedroom unit) to R18m (for a 277m² double-volume penthouse with a private pool and entertainment area). That’s an average selling price of R34,000-R42,000 a square metre.
Also in Sandton, Abland has started earthworks on Sandton Gate, along William Nicol Drive. The 45,000m² mixed-use project will include a sizeable office component, as well as 137 two-, three-and four-bedroom apartments priced from R2.95m.
In Rosebank, midway between Sandton and the Johannesburg CBD, a host of new sectional-title apartment blocks are on the market, at a slightly lower price point than Sandton — typically in the range of R28,000-R38,000 a square metre.
We expect to see around 11,500 more people working in the Rosebank precinct by the end of 2019
Renprop has launched three such developments in Rosebank since 2014, totalling about 500 apartments. The Vantage, in partnership with Grapnel Property Group, sold out within 10 days at an average square-metre price of R28,000. At Renprop and Grapnel’s The Tyrwhitt, one-bedroom units have sold from R2.155m, two bedrooms from R2.885m, and three bedrooms from R4.125m. The Median, opposite The Zone@Rosebank, offers a selection of apartments spread over 14 floors, with prices starting at about R2m for a 48m² unit.
JSE-listed Emira Property Fund has also entered the Rosebank residential sector with The Bolton, on Sturdee Avenue. It has turned the old Sasol office building into 280 one-and two-bedroom apartments, which rent out for R7,200-R12,000 a month.
On the corner of Keyes Avenue and Baker Street, fellow JSE-listed Redefine Properties is developing Park Central. At 20 storeys, it will be the tallest building in Rosebank on completion. Buyers have 159 apartments to choose from, at R2m-R16m.
Also in Keyes Avenue, on the corner of Jellicoe Avenue, Tomorrow Co plans to bring 139 apartments to the market in phase 2 of its Keyes Art Mile development. The first phase — the Trumpet Building — houses acclaimed chef David Higgs’s restaurant Marble, among others.
The new addition, called Thirty Keyes, will comprise one-and two-bedroom apartments and “ateliers” (live-and-work units), as well as a ground-floor retail section and an art museum and exhibition space.
Anton Taljaard, co-founder and director of Tomorrow Co, says the idea is to provide plenty of green space, with apartments opening onto a central, communal courtyard. Each apartment has a balcony, while the larger two-level units have their own private landscaped courtyards. A few have access to private roof gardens.
Prices start from R1.585m for 49m² units; double-level units (about 280m²) with courtyards or rooftop gardens sell for R5m-R6.9m; and the 200m² ateliers are priced at R3.5m — an average selling price of R22,000-R32,000 a square metre.
Around 25 of the 55 units on sale in the first phase of Thirty Keyes have been sold since the development launched on September 20.
Taljaard believes Thirty Keyes stands out because of its well-considered design, value proposition and location within a pedestrianised neighbourhood, where residents can walk to coffee shops, restaurants, furniture and design stores, and art galleries.
Given how many residential developments are springing up in Rosebank, the question arises as to whether there will be sufficient demand for the new stock.
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Joburgers are getting into apartment living, but it doesn’t come cheap
Renprop MD Chris Renecle concedes that there has been a general slowdown in housing demand in Joburg due to the depressed economy. However, he believes demand for apartment living, in Rosebank in particular, will be supported by ongoing commercial expansion. About 200,000m² of office space is expected to be added to the node in the next few years, which will mean the continued influx of executives.
“More and more people want to live closer to their place of work while others are relying increasingly on public transport such as the Gautrain. We expect to see around 11,500 more people working in the Rosebank precinct by the end of 2019, which will spur demand for upmarket executive accommodation,” Renecle says


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Global chip sales figures show positive dynamic growth.
The media reports that the current level of demand for semiconductor industry products indicates a gradual restoration of customer interest in the relevant goods. The improvement of the state of affairs in this area is largely due to the active development of artificial intelligence systems, for the functioning and training of which chips are needed.
Data from the Washington-based Semiconductor Industry Association shows that revenue from the sale of related products in November last year amounted to $48 billion globally. This figure is 5.3% higher than the result recorded for the same period in 2022. In October, revenue from the global sales of semiconductor industry products showed an increase of 2.9% year-on-year.
Currently, the digital environment is in the stage of active development and intensive scaling. Against this background, there is a need for chips, which are the main components in the functioning of a kind of ecosystem of virtual products and services. Last year, the semiconductor industry, despite the positive commercial indicators recorded in November, faced significant difficulties. In this case, one of the main negative factors was the weak consumer demand for smartphones. The financial condition of the semiconductor industry was also affected by high-interest rates, which became a source of pressure on the sphere of trade and the dynamic of economic growth.
Samsung Electronics Co., one of the world’s largest manufacturers of memory microcircuits, this week reported a decline in operating profit for the sixth consecutive quarter. The mentioned microcircuits are one of the segments of the global chip market. Samsung’s financial performance can probably be described as a signal that the recovery in the growth of the semiconductor industry in the economic dimension will be uneven.
The process of increasing chip sales was led by China. The number of microcircuits purchased by the world’s second-largest economy in November was 7.6% higher than in the same period in 2022.
Chip sales in the mentioned month in the Americas increased by 3.5% year-on-year. In Europe, this indicator in November showed a growth of 5.6% compared to the result for the same period in 2022. In Japan, the dynamic of chip sales turned out to be negative. In this country, in November, the corresponding indicator decreased by 2.8% year-on-year.
The Semiconductor Industry Association reports that it provides data on 99% of the sphere of making chips in the United States and information on the performance of nearly two-thirds of microcircuit manufacturers outside the US. The organization publishes sales information based on statistics on the global semiconductor trade.
John Neuffer, president and chief executive Officer of the Semiconductor Industry Association, says that the growth in global chip sales last fall was recorded for the first time since August 2022. According to him, this result is evidence that the global microcircuits market is gaining strength. John Neuffer expects sales of semiconductor products to show double-digit growth this year.


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The China Trade Agreement and the Importance of Intellectual Property
The China Trade Agreement is a topic that has been making headlines for many years now. This agreement, which is focused on economic and trade relationship between the United States and China, has been the subject of much debate and scrutiny due to the complex issues and challenges that it presents.
One of the most important aspects of the China Trade Agreement is the protection of intellectual property. Intellectual property refers to the unique creations of the human mind such as inventions, literary and artistic works, symbols, logos, and much more. It is a crucial component of any economy, particularly in today`s age of innovation and technology.
However, intellectual property theft is a widespread problem that most countries, including the United States, have been grappling with. China, in particular, has faced considerable criticism for intellectual property theft over the years, which has prompted the United States to take action to protect its domestic industries and businesses.
The 2019 China Trade Agreement, which was signed by both countries, aimed to address this issue by providing a framework for intellectual property protection and enforcement. The agreement called for the strengthening of legal and regulatory systems, improved technology transfer, and the promotion of fair competition.
Some of the key provisions of the agreement include:
– Protection of trade secrets: The agreement states that both countries will provide legal remedies for the unauthorized disclosure of trade secrets, which includes criminal and civil enforcement and the imposition of damages.
– Protection of patents: The agreement requires that China improve the quality and transparency of its patent examination process and strengthen its enforcement mechanism for patent infringement.
– Protection of trademarks: The agreement calls for increased protection of trademarks, including the provision of legal remedied for trademark counterfeiting and piracy.
The China Trade Agreement is a significant step forward in the protection of intellectual property, which is critical for domestic industries and businesses to compete on a global level. It helps to create an environment where innovation and creativity are encouraged and rewarded, and it helps to build trust and cooperation between the United States and China.
In conclusion, intellectual property is an essential component of any economy, and its protection and enforcement are crucial for the success of domestic industries and businesses. The China Trade Agreement is a significant step forward in this regard and demonstrates the commitment of both countries to strengthening their economic relationship on a fair and equitable basis.


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Bill Clinton visited the Coliseum in downtown St. Petersburg on November 2 to rally the troops for Barack Obama. Luckily, 912’s Sully Grasso also showed up with a camera and a simple question: “What do you know about Benghazi?”
According to the Business Insider:
The Pentagon is launching drones and spy planes from at least 63 locations within the United States.
The Federal Aviation Administration released the data following a Freedom of Information Act request by the Electronic Frontier Foundation.
Research and development of drone technology is booming right now, so it’s no surprise that nineteen college campuses are also listed as registered launch sites.
But this information is bound to ruffle the feathers of privacy activists, who are concerned that unmanned aerial drones could be used to spy over residential areas.
For a full listing, check out this Google Map of U.S. drone sites.


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News tagged ‘design’
Apple is rumored to plan to launch an all new MacBook Pro in April 2011 alongside an update to Final Cut Pro. The new design seems to be similar to the 2010 MacBook Air. The new MacBook Pros will have solid state storage and 512GB memory. Apple will remove the optical drive and pushed to market Light Peak optical cable interface. Apple is likely not to replace the traditional 13" MacBook Pro and leave only one legacy 15" design in the lineup. Prices will vary from $1,799 for the traditional model with upgrade options available to $1,999 for the new MacBook Pros and scale up according to configuration.
Yesterday Marco Boglione, who is an Italian private collector and businessman, bought at Christie's auction house in London one of the Apple's first computers for $174,000. According to the Associated Press, the Apple I was in superb condition and Boglione will pay something like $210,000 after tax.
When Apple I was released in 1976, its price was $666.66. There were only 200 units made, and only from 30 to 50 are assumed to still exist. Earlier Christie's estimated that their Apple I computer will be bought for $160,000-$240,000. Now it will be shipped to its new owner in the original box and with a signed letter from Apple CEO and cofounder Steve Jobs.
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Apple® today announced that iOS 4.2, the latest version of the world’s most advanced mobile operating system, is available today for download for iPad™, iPhone® and iPod touch®. iOS 4.2 brings over 100 new features from iOS 4.0, 4.1 and 4.2 to iPad including Multitasking, Folders, Unified Inbox, Game Center, AirPlay® and AirPrint.
The iOS 4.2 update is available today to download to iPad, iPhone and iPod touch by syncing the device with iTunes 10.1. iOS 4.2 is compatible with iPad, iPhone 3G, iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, second and third generation iPod touch (late 2009 models with 32GB or 64GB) and new iPod touch. Some features may not be available on all products. For example, Multitasking requires iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, third generation iPod touch (late 2009 models with 32GB or 64GB) or later.
However users are unable to update through iTunes right now, as well as there are no download links yet. The expected release time is 10 am Pacific Time.
As you remember, recently Motorola filed a lawsuit against Apple, accusing some of the company's products in violating of patents, which are related to a range of wireless technologies, including antenna design, GPRS, 3G, 802.11 wireless. And as it was expected, Apple has now responded on that by accusing Motorola in infringing 6 patents related to multi-touch features that were first implemented in iPhone.
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Apple on Tuesday reported that its white model of iPhone 4 was delayed again until spring 2011. As usual, the company didn’t offer any reasonable reasons for the delays.
But yesterday Cult of Mac web-site posted some information provided by an anonymous source "with connections at Apple". The source claims that the main reason is iPhone 4’s white glass, which influences pictures quality.
General manager of the MS Office for Mac team Eric Wilfrid explained that many Mac users still want to use Microsoft office, though Microsoft and Apple are serious competitors in this field.
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Apple to Provide Live Video Streaming of Today’s Event
What: Live video stream of Apple’s October 20 event
When: Wednesday, October 20, 2010, 10:00 a.m. PDT
Live Video Streaming
Apple® will broadcast its October 20 event online using Apple’s industry-leading HTTP Live Streaming, which is based on open standards. Viewing requires either a Mac® running Safari® on Mac OS® X version 10.6 Snow Leopard®, an iPhone® or iPod touch® running iOS 3.0 or higher, or an iPad™. The live broadcast will begin at 10:00 a.m. PDT on October 20, 2010 at www.apple.com/uk.
Last week Motorola filed another complaint in a U.S. District Court in Delaware. Current company's approach is to invalidate 11 patents that were awarded to NeXT Software and Apple (which are both known to be founded by Steve Jobs).
It is said in Motorola's suit that these patents were named in Apple's complaints against HTC and other handset makers that use Google's Android OS in their smartphones. That explains why company wants to prove that these patents are invalid.
Here is the list of the patents that were named in the lawsuit:
Designer Robert Potter has created the Earos Earcushion device – quite unusual contraction to make comfortable separation between your ear and iPhone. It may be used to provide convenient padding to your ear as well as display stand. The thing is universal; it hooks it up to most phone models. It rotates on two sided to provide access to a screen.
Apple’s iPad is so popular round the world, and it’s not surprisingly that people from the areas that Apple hasn’t yet reached, want to obtain this device. Sometime they have to trip pretty long distances to get it.
Today Apple announced that on Saturday, Oct. 16 at 9 a.m. a new Apple Retail Store, which is situated in Saint Louis, Missouri, will be opened. It is known that the store with 55-foot wide storefront and 6,000 square-feet of space is "completely redesigned" and features new 592 square-feet lounge area. It will also offer Wi-Fi for free and customers will have an ability to check in to Genius bar appointments. Thus, the St. Louis Galleria Apple Store will become the biggest mall-based Apple Store in the USA.
In the newsletter Apple also informed that the first thousand of visitors will receive Apple T-shirts for free.
Yesterday Apple released a pair of firmware updates for the 2007-2008 MacBook and MacBook Pro models. These updates should solve the problems connecting with fact that machines not charging properly when used with the new "L-shaped" MagSafe power adapters. Apple redesigned the MagSafe adapter in early 2010. The new adapter routes the power cable back instead of jutting out perpendicular to the machine. Apple initially used the "L-shaped" MagSafe adapter for the MacBook Air, as its slimmer profile and cord orientation enabled the connector to fit the notebook's form factor without hindering its ability to rest on flat surfaces.
MacBook Air availability from third-party resellers is showing signs of dwindling supplies, suggesting that a refresh may be approaching in the relatively near future, perhaps as early as next week. Nearly every retailer has run out of stock of the low-end MacBook Air model, while several vendors are also showing no stock of the high-end model.
Recently Motorola announced that it has filed suit against Apple over alleged infringement of a number of patents by a range of Apple products, such as the iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, and certain Mac computers.


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Twelve exhibitors specialising in supply chain and industrial products such as oil, food and beverages, garment and textile, furniture, and medical gloves participated in the Thailand-Vietnam Supply Chain and Industrial Product Business Matching event to seek for Vietnamese partners.
|Representatives of the Office of the Board of Investment and Thai and Vietnamese business cut the ribbon to open the business matching event |
The trade promotion activities, held by Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP), advance Vietnamese-Thai trade relations.
Offline business matching, in parallel with the online session to catch up with current trends, discover market potential, and facilitate business creation between Thai-Vietnamese businesses. Twelve exhibitors, including four companies for the offline session and eight companies for the online session, have been selected to showcase their best products and support Vietnamese partners to penetrate regional supply chains to produce mutual benefits.
According to DITP, in the first five months of this year, bilateral trade turnover between the two countries reached about $6.2 billion. Additionally, the Vietnamese economy has been expanding steadily over recent years, with an average GDP growth in excess of 6 per cent per annum.
The industry and construction sector accounted for around 36 per cent of the country’s GDP in 2019, up from 32 per cent in 2010. The economy of Vietnam is being increasingly driven by an influx of foreign direct investment (FDI), primarily focusing on the country’s manufacturing sector.
Thailand and Vietnam are the ASEAN's magnets for investment and business expansion. Amidst the current global trade situation, a growing number of businesses seek out the ASEAN or alternate markets to invest in. Within the region, Vietnam has emerged as a highly effective alternative for relocation thanks to its pursuit of foreign investment, competitive costs, trade agreements, and liberal investment environment.
With the establishment of the ASEAN Economic Community, Thailand and Vietnam should join hands to leverage economic diversity to attract international investors and establish production and sourcing networks in the region.
Due to the favourable location, the two countries have excellent conditions to become the gateway to the ASEAN as well as to establish cross-border supply chains to which each country can contribute according to their specific strengths. In order to make production networks competitive, the reduction of high logistics costs and the facilitation of free movement of goods and services across borders are essential.