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Finest CBD Oil– Our Top Pick is UrthLeaf
CBD casts have become the new craze in health care and medication over the previous few years, however what actually goes into the items that have everyone ranting and going crazy? Well, many deceptive business have currently been exposed for making use of hazardous chemicals, in addition to dilutors, in order to manipulate this spike in appeal. This leads to greater revenue margins for these deceitful business, leaving the consumer with a potentially dangerous CBD product that they do not also understand much concerning.
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The old Macy’s store at Towne Square Mall is in the process of being sold, Jim Estes, the Realtor who’s handling the sale, confirms.
But he said it will be another 45 days before he can release the name of the buyer.
I’m betting on Ellis Entertainment, the company that owns Ellis Park in Henderson.
The company said in October that it plans to construct a 60,000-square-foot entertainment venue in the Towne Square Mall area that will feature historical racing machines, simulcast wagering and a sports-themed restaurant.
The old Macy’s store has 80,000 square feet and seven acres.
The retailer moved out of Owensboro in January 2020.
That summer, a group of local investors bought the building, which is not part of the mall, for $1.25 million with plans to turn it into an indoor sports complex.
But the city, county and Owensboro Health decided to put in a new floor at the Owensboro Convention Center to create an indoor sports complex there.
Jeff Inman, general manager of Ellis Park, would only say, “We’re getting very close to wrapping up a deal. Holidays slowed some items down.”
Guess we’ll know more next month.
• Jamaican Vibe Restaurant is going into the shopping center at 2845 W. Parrish Ave., according to building permits.
• I’m hearing unofficially that Chick-fil-A’s second Owensboro location will likely be going into the former IDK-Bob Evans location in front of the Walmart on Kentucky 54.
• The state says that in 2021 Kentucky shattered the all-time record for investment and job creation — with 264 private-sector new-location and expansion projects committed to invest more than $11.2 billion and create more than 18,100 full-time jobs.
• German American Bank says it has completed its merger with Citizens Union Bank of Shelbyville.
• Big Lots has set a goal of $8 billion to $10 billion in sales this year and the opening of approximately 500 new stores.
The discount chain currently operates 1,431 stores in 47 states.
It reported net sales of $6.2 billion for fiscal 2020.
• Envision Contractors recently picked up a building permit for the foundation of the hotel and apartment complex it plans to build at 560 W. Second St. — across from the Owensboro Convention Center. Cost of the foundation — $2 million.
• Owensboro-based Jagoe Homes has announced plans to build Westridge Commons, a new community on Evansville’s westside.
The single-family community is located off the Lloyd Expressway and Strueh Hendricks Road

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Artyzen Hospitality Group (AHG) has signed a second Artyzen Hotel in China in the Sifang Collective, 30 minutes from Nanjing, a site known as an ‘architecture wonderland’.
The Sifang Collective complex, situated in a preserved forest, showcases the collaborative work of more than 20 world-renowned architects, including Ai Weiwei and the first Chinese winner of the Pritzker Prize Wang Shu, who have designed a variety of functional spaces and art exhibition venues over the course of 10 years.
The 200-room Artyzen Sifang Nanjing will be set amid the Sifang Art Museum, which when combined with the conference centre and events space, are ideal for hosting product launches, fashion shows, film shoots, wedding receptions, AGMs or large corporate events, the company said in a statement.
The conference centre, designed by Irata Isozaki, includes a gallery space, various conference halls and auditoriums, and a selection of the museum’s permanent art collection, allowing visitors and business travellers to hold meetings and events while being immersed in a total artistic experience.
Allan Yip, AHG vice president of marketing, distribution and brands, said: “We look forward to welcoming guests to this one-of-a-kind destination at the end of next year.”
This will be the second Artyzen after the Artyzen Habitat Hotel which opened early this year in Shanghai’s Lingang New City.
AHG is a subsidiary of Hong Kong-listed conglomerate Shun Tak Holdings whose portfolio also comprises Zitan and citizenM.


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To further consolidate the relationship between India and the African countries, the National Association of Software and Services Companies (NASSCOM) in collaboration with Telecom Equipment and Services Export Promotion Council (TEPC) on Monday organized a two-day conference and exhibition — Indo-Africa ICT Summit 2015 in Nairobi, Kenya.
The event was aimed at building synergy among India and African Countries to showcase innovative products and services and bring together thought leaders across the entire ICT value chain to discuss solutions to regulatory issues. In addition to this, NASSCOM also launched a report titled, India – Africa: Partners in Growth, aimed at understanding the business relationship between the two regions.
The event was inaugurated by Najib Balala, Minister, Cabinet Secretary Government of Kenya and Rakesh Garg, Secretary Telecom, Government of India. Scores of senior Government officials and business representatives from India, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda and Rwanda attended the event which witnessed the presence of over 2000 visitors and 300 conference delegates.
As digitalization and mobility continue to transform business operations and everyday life, Indo-Africa ICT Expo 2015 showcased latest technologies that will help companies in Africa to evolve and maintain a competitive edge in the communications and digital world. Indian companies can take this opportunity and foray into the continent and specifically enter Kenya. The bilateral trade between Kenya and India amounts to $4.47 billion as of 2013-14, with India’s exports to Kenya at $4.18 billion; The balance of trade is heavily in India’s favour. The focus of the expo was on Kenya and its neighbouring countries – Uganda, Ethiopia, Tanzania, South Sudan, Burundi, Rwanda and Somalia; bringing together 100+ companies from India and Africa at the Kenyatta International Conference Centre (KICC), Nairobi, Kenya.
Shivendra Singh, Vice President, Global Trade Development, NASSCOM said, “Africa is turning into one of the fastest growing regions in the world, offering huge domestic market potential and growing economically at more than 5 per cent per year. The conference proves that India and Africa are well on their way to collaborate and become the next global leaders in technology.”
Najib Balala, Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Mining, Government of Kenya said “ICT is set to drive global development in an unprecedented way. The Kenyan government recognizes ICT as one of the key drivers of the economy to transform Kenya into knowledge economy. Indian companies are using Innovation to create world class products that can be used in India and other markets. I am sure the summit will encourage the already strong network between both countries.”
Department of Telecom and Department of Commerce, Government of India supported the event. The host and partner association in Kenya for the event was ICT Authority, Kenya and was supported by the Ministry of Information, Communications and Technology, Republic of Kenya.


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Wal-Mart has settled a class action lawsuit and agreed to pay $86 million to terminated workers. The settlement includes $12 million in vacation pay and $74 million in unpaid wages. Approximately 232,000 workers will share in the settlement. According to Wal-Mart’s financial statement, the settlement equates to two days of after-tax profits for the company.
The suit was initiated in California in 2006 by former workers who alleged the company did not pay a variety of wages that were required under California law. As part of the settlement, Wal-Mart did not agree that the wages remained unpaid. Wal-Mart currently has at least one other class action pending against it.
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On Wednesday, Hillary Clinton stood in front of a clothing display at American-made Knotty Ties in Colorado. The image was to portray the message that Trump ties can be made in America. “So, why does Donald Trump make his ties in China?” Clinton asked.
She failed to mention that this company, Knotty Ties, predominantly hires Muslim refugees, which effectively steals all those so-called jobs from Americans.
Clinton was wearing one of her pantsuits which range in price from $3000-$15,000, usually made by Armani, Ralph Lauren and Susanna Beverly Hills.
Don’t you find it hypocritical that Clinton stands in front of a Colorado tie company (full of refugee non-American workers) to point out that Donald Trump makes his ties in China and suits in Mexico.
While she wears clothing from designers who manufacture most of theirs in China, Bangladesh, India and Sri Lanka?
Now, I can’t be sure where her pricey, custom pantsuits are made. But, I did speak off the record to a custom high-end clothing manufacturer that I’ve known for years.
I asked where the suits I bought were made. All of the material is manufactured in mills outside of the United States because it’s impossible due to labor laws (mainly created by liberals like Clinton).
In order to manufacture a tie for less than $80, or a suit well under $1000, it generally has to be made overseas with machines and/or cheap labor. However, higher-end suits costing between $2000 or more can be manufactured in the United States – given the increased profit margin and quality standards.
There was plenty of conversation surrounding the white pantsuit Clinton wore at the Democrat national convention while accepting the nomination. We’re told it was a Ralph Lauren pantsuit. She’s also known to wear Armani pantsuits at her speeches. Ralph Lauren and Armani assemble many of their products in Bangladesh.
In 2015, The Guardian newspaper reported that workers in these clothing mills in Bangladesh face physical assault, verbal abuse, forced overtime, unsanitary conditions, denial of paid maternity leave, and failure to pay wages and bonuses on time or in full.


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Valentine’s Day just got a bit sweeter for female fitness enthusiasts with the introduction of the Champion Sweetheart Compression Sports Bra.
This new sports bra represents a significant departure from the design of traditional compression sports bras by narrowing the straps and lowering the neckline to be more attractive – all without compromising exceptional support and fit, says the company.
Meanwhile, just in time for Valentine’s Day, Victoria’s Secret launches the Gorgeous collection, now in Lace. The collection features a limited-edition push-up bra that adds 2 cup sizes as well as demi and unlined styles. (Read: Victoria’s Secret Revealed for Valentine’s Day)
“Compression sports bras are a favorite choice for all types of fitness activities from yoga to high impact aerobics,” said Janet Mistor, senior marketing manager for Champion Athleticwear Women’s.[ Visit the ultimate destination for global tech trends and news – RMN Digital – where technology gets simplified. ]
The new bra, introduced Thursday, Feb. 9, features a sweetheart neckline accented with piping detail and tapered straps. Fans of Champion will recognize the brand’s signature keyhole back and exceptional moisture management along with a back mesh panel for added ventilation.
The brand currently offers 19 different styles of sports bras designed for all types of fitness activities and levels of support.
The Champion Sweetheart sports bra is available in a variety of colors in sizes S-XL. The suggested retail price is $32. Champion sports bras are sold at sporting goods retailers, department stores and online at www.championusa.com.
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THE WHAT? Elf Beauty is planning on international expansion but it won’t be relaunching on the Chinese market any time soon. Instead, the mass beauty brand will focus its efforts on the US and Western European markets.
THE DETAILS CEO Tarang Amin told the Wall Street Journal that the Chinese market’s high structure and distribution costs acted as significant barriers to entry for independent mass market brands. Instead, it would focus its efforts on expanding its presence in the US and Western Europe.
THE WHY? In an interview with the Wall Street Journal, Amin revealed, “We have other markets that are higher priority. We manufacture our products in China but we don’t have any retail businesses in China, we didn’t like the structural economics on the mass beauty side.”


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How Machine-Driven Buying is Changing GroupM
This is the first article in a four-part series on “The Modern Agency in the Machine Age,” which examines the shifting role of the agency in light of ad technology and programmatic buying. This series is made possible through the sponsorship of NextMark.
Technology is rapidly changing the ways media agencies operate and how they staff and structure themselves. Digiday spoke with GroupM COO John Montgomery to get a sense of how the agency group is adapting to this new world and how the role of media planners and buyers is evolving.
How is technology changing the way media agencies operate?
It should be changing media agencies dramatically. Digital has infinitely increased distribution possibilities, and that’s made buying media very complex. The good news is technology can help solve some of these complexities. GroupM serves 60 billion impressions a month for its clients, so the potential for errors, inefficiencies and cost increases is staggering. My job is to see where we can do things once rather than four times, and technology is helping. We don’t want to take our agencies’ secret sauce away, but doing things like centralizing data and taking repetitive tasks off the desks of media planners is key. There’s tons of stuff we’re doing around business processes, standardization, things like that. Many of them are simple, but it’s really key for getting the complexity of our business under control.
To what extent will technology replace people at media agencies?
I don’t think the need for people will ever go away, but our business has been so inefficient, and it can get a lot better using tech. Two years ago, two-thirds or three-quarters of what we were buying was reserved media. It was high-touch, low-tech stuff — custom executions, content, things like that. If you look at it now, a much smaller portion of what we buy is reserved media, or what we call tier-one inventory. That first tier used to dominate this business, but because of the technology, it’s shrinking. Tier three is the machine-to-machine stuff, where we’re looking to bulk up on impressions. But tier two is the interesting crossover, where we can start to use technology for premium inventory. Programmatic doesn’t have to mean long tail. That’s the interesting part where we’re starting to see technology take over. We’re a long way away from using tech to replace people, but we’re certainly using it to manage complexities, and that makes it less expensive.
What happens to media planners and buyers?
I think media buyers will take on a different role. It’s great news for planners because there’ll be more time for strategy. Over the years, I think we’re going to be hiring two different kinds of people. One is strategists, and the other is optimization and programmatic-buying specialists. The days of a media planner doing strategy and buying and optimization are numbered. We’re seeing the trading, implementation and optimization side dividing from the strategy side of the business.
What type of staffers are agencies looking for, then?
A few years ago, we were hiring marketing grads; now, were hiring what we call “mathematicians.” People need a different type of math skill now, and planners need to understand this new world. It’s difficult to find those people, but if you create the right sort of environment, I think the sort of people we employ can start to change almost on its own. And of course, we have people we can teach, too. I wouldn’t call it a media planner. Our brief for a media person is changing all the time.
Do you think there’s too much hype around advertising technology?
There’s definitely a huge amount of attention and investment activity going on there. I think it’ll start to calm down a little soon, and the best will rise to the top. I get a sense that a lot of these companies aren’t offering unique solutions, so the best will prevail and the market will get a little tighter over time. There are so many people out there offering a different version of the same thing that it has to get leaned down.
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Big Tobacco seems ready to do just about anything to sell its products. Cigarette manufacturer Philip Morris, which is already known internationally as a tobacco giant, does not appear to be satisfied with dominating the market. The company continues to search for new ways to satisfy the needs of consumers, and recently dared to write a letter to Matthew Hancock, health secretary for Britain’s public healthcare system, the National Health Service (NHS). In the letter, the creator of Marlboro and other international brands offered its help to fight against tobacco addiction by using the help of IQOS.
The company’s new-generation electronic cigarette looks like a pen. Using the use of a cigarette filter that slides in, the device then heats up the tobacco to emit a vapor. This hypbrid product contains tobacco, but does not produce any smoke. Consequently, users do not inhale any tar or carbon monoxide. According to the company, IQOS is less harmful than traditional cigarettes, but British health officials remain skeptical.
An “audacious” business decision
Philip Morris’ Director of General Affairs in the United Kingdom, Mark MacGregor, has responded to critics. “To celebrate the seventieth anniversary of the National Health Service, we are proud to offer our services to help 73,000 NHS employees quit smoking. It will involve a collaborative campaign, as the NHS will provide the necessary details to help people wean themselves off of nicotine dependence. For those people who are unable to quit nicotine altogether, we can help by offering an alternative and smoke-free product”.
Steve Brine, undersecretary to the Ministry of Health, strongly opposes the company’s intrusion into public health concerns. He not only deems this marketing ploy inappropriate, but further believes it is in violation of the World Health Organization’s regulations—each year, companies like Philip Morris cause thousands of deaths.
In the opinion of Deborah Arnott, the director of Action on Smoking and Health, a charity organization, Philip Morris’ initiative is nothing more than a shameful marketing strategy. Despite undeniable evidence to the contrary, Philip Morris has long refused to acknowledge just how dangerous tobacco is for public health, notably the relation between smoking and cancer. Today, Philip Morris is convinced that it has an essential role to play in helping smokers stay healthy and live longer lives. Of course, there is no doubt that the billions of dollars invested into the development of IQOS are anything but an attempt to win-over smokers by pointing them towards the alleged “alternative product” …


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Hispanic health has been in the news recently as General Mills has started the second year of their Hispanic nutrition program, Mente Sana en Cuerpo Sano (Sound Mind in Sound Body). The program provides practical advice to Hispanic families looking to eat healthy, while preserving their food traditions. Meanwhile, Oldways, a national food issues think tank, is celebrating Latino Nutrition Month until October 15th, with bilingual nutrition materials and a “Latin American Food Pyramid.”
Oldways and General Mills have tailored their messages to fit the Hispanic culture. Other companies that want to reach out to Hispanics on health issues similarly should keep in mind cultural and social factors. It’s important to be aware of the key role Hispanic women play in family health, and the challenges to eating healthy, such as the high prices of organic and fresh produce. Likewise, companies promoting adult exercise need to consider the time commitments of Hispanic families.
Some studies have suggested that Hispanic women think of themselves as responsible for the health of their family. In a study done by Accent Marketing of women’s opinions on health, Hispanic women spoke about their health using the word “we” rather than “me.” They put their own health in the context of their children and husband, and the common challenges facing them all.


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If you thought the Equifax data breach saga concluded in 2017, you thought wrong. Following a letter sent by Sen. Elizabeth Warren on Feb. 9 which claimed the much-maligned consumer reporting agency had provided “misleading, incomplete or contradictory information” to Congress and the public during the aftermath of the breach, Equifax disclosed documents to the Senate Banking Committee which indicated that the full extent of the breach could be far worse than what is currently known. What might this mean for you as a victim of the Equifax data breach? Why did Equifax fail to disclose certain information until now? What is being done by Equifax and others to right its many wrongs? We’re digging into everything that’s been revealed in recent weeks to keep you up to date.
Forensic investigation revealed the Equifax breach was bigger than reported
Whenever a data breach is discovered and disclosed, there’s a possibility that the numbers reported in the beginning will not match up with those reported after an in-depth investigation is conducted by a cyber forensics team. That’s been true for a number of breaches in the past, and Equifax has already seen its numbers increase several times. Though the data bureau insists that the number of people impacted has not changed, it revealed this week that the cybercriminals responsible for the attack accessed more consumer information than originally reported. This included:
- Tax identification numbers
- Email addresses
- Phone numbers
Additionally, Equifax admitted that some of the “finer” details, such as credit card expiration dates and the issuing states for driver’s licenses, were accessed. The letter from Sen. Warren, which elicited this recent disclosure from Equifax, came as a result of her office’s five-month investigation into the data breach. The politician has criticized the company for using the term “access” when it comes to the data breach, since that implies that the information was merely viewed by the cybercriminals — rather than the reality that the data was taken and could be available to whoever took it (or purchases it down the road) forever. Equifax has come under fire from multiple sources for its handling of the situation, especially the length of time between when the breach first occurred in May 2017 and when it was publicly disclosed in September 2017. While it isn’t exactly surprising that the company is still withholding information from the public, it’s no less worrisome for consumers and lawmakers alike.
Why didn’t Equifax disclose this information until now?
The company claimed that it was not intending to mislead consumers by not disclosing all the potential exposed data. Instead, it claims that it disclosed only the information that affected the greatest number of consumers. The recently revealed elements, an Equifax representative said, impacted a minimal portion of consumers. Regardless, the fact remains that the company only disclosed this information after it was publicly called out on its shady behavior. For a company that is actively trying to repair its reputation, these kinds of disclosures are not going to help it much. One of the biggest problems cited when it came to the poor handling of the breach on Equifax’s part was lack of clear communication — evident when viewing the still-functional data breach disclosure website, which has only been updated once since November 2017 to advertise a new credit locking product launched by Equifax.
What’s being done to make things right?
On its part, beyond offering free credit monitoring and identity theft protection to impacted consumers (note that the enrollment period ended on Jan. 31, 2018), Equifax has committed to upping its security game — quadrupling its cybersecurity spending and hiring a brand new Chief Information Security Officer. Hired just this week, former Home Depot CISO Jamil Farshchi has experience navigating the murky waters of the post-data breach landscape for a company. Still, for many consumers, the response has been and remains lackluster. The fact that we’re just now hearing about tax identification numbers, phone numbers and email addresses being revealed, after tax season has already begun, is exceptionally frustrating. Tax identity theft is a concern for many more consumers this year thanks to the Equifax breach, and both phone numbers and email addresses are highly useful for a number of schemes including phone scams and phishing attacks. Accountability is something that is needed now more than ever, especially when it comes to the collection and storage of mass amounts of personal consumer information.
Unfortunately, it’s a mixed bag when it comes to the government’s response to the Equifax breach (and others like it). The Consumer Financial Protection Board, under new leadership, has recently suspended its investigation into the matter, and while some efforts are being made in Congress by way of draft legislation, it’s a long way off from being law. The best thing consumers can do is to contact their representatives to demand legislation that will hold companies like Equifax accountable. In the meantime, you can try to protect yourself by taking actions such as freezing your credit, filing your taxes as soon as possible and consider investing in credit report monitoring and identity theft protection from a company which provides access and alerts for all three of your credit reports.
To learn more about protecting your identity as well as keep up to date on the latest news in identity theft and cybersecurity issues, follow our blog.
Jocelyn is a NextAdvisor.com writer with a love for coffee, reading and all things personal security. She currently covers identity theft, credit monitoring and credit cards. She has been a guest on several radio shows nationwide and her cybersecurity and personal finance expertise have been featured by Forbes, USA Today, Kiplinger’s Personal Finance, The Huffington Post and more. She is a graduate of Syracuse University with a dual degree in Writing and Rhetorical Studies and Anthropology. Follow her on Twitter @JocelynAdvisor.


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Games for the upcoming Intellivision Amico console are now available to purchase, despite no news on when the actual console will launch.
As spotted by EuroGamer, physical copies of games made for the Intellivision Amico are now on sale.
In a video posted yesterday (October 11), it was announced that fans could buy limited edition bundles of four to eight games that will be playable on the Intellivision Amico console.
These boxed editions come with “a 3D lenticular card, premium metal coin, and an RFID game card that will automatically activate once each title is available in our game shop”. A four-pack bundle of games is priced at €79.99 (£67.94), while an eight-pack is selling for €149.99 (£127.39).
However, customers will find they have no way to play these games right now, as the Intellivision Amico has suffered multiple delays and still does not have a definite release date.
The FAQ page on the Intellivision Amico website states, “we are focused and determined to deliver pre-ordered units by the end of this year”. A press release sent out today (October 11) has similarly stated that the Intellivision Amico will launch “in the upcoming months”.
The Intellivision Amico was first announced in 2018 and has suffered from multiple delays, which Intellivision Entertainment says is due to the ongoing pandemic. In August, the company announced another delay to the console but reiterated that it was “focused and determined to deliver pre-ordered units by the end of the year”.
In other news, Warhammer: Vermintide 2 is adding powerful grudge marked monsters to its Chaos Wastes game mode. Designed to keep expeditions challenging as players increase in level, these grudge marked monsters receive a random set of attributes that can make them harder to kill.


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Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg on Wednesday recognized Tesla as a pioneer of electrical automobile manufacturing in the U.S.
“We admire the array of American organizations that have innovated, including Tesla, which did so significantly to make EVs achievable in The usa,” Buttigieg claimed in an interview on CNBC’s “Squawk Box.”
“Now it can be mainstream. Previously on, at a time when U.S. coverage with tax credits was supporting firms like Tesla, that wasn’t considered as these a absolutely sure bet,” he included.
Buttigieg’s acknowledgment of that part in U.S. innovation comes a day right after President Joe Biden publicly spoke about Tesla for the first time in his presidency, calling the California-dependent firm “our nation’s most significant electrical vehicle maker.”
Biden had reportedly beforehand been unwilling to note Tesla’s marketplace-top posture due to the anti-union stance of its main executive, Elon Musk. Tesla’s manufacturing facility workforce is not unionized, and Musk has pushed back again on organizing endeavours within the enterprise.
The U.S. Residence of Representatives in November handed the Create Back Greater Act, which features tax incentives up to $12,500 for purchasers of American, union-designed EVs, whilst the bill has not handed the Senate. Musk has beforehand accused the president of staying “controlled by unions.”
The Biden administration drew ire from Musk fans last August when it invited Common Motors, Ford Motor and Stellantis, previously Fiat Chrysler — the most significant employers of United Vehicle Workers’ associates — to the White House very last calendar year for a discussion on electric automobiles and snubbed Tesla. Those automakers have lately declared a litany of important investments in EVs, as they look for to wrestle market share away from Musk’s corporation.
Tesla is the dominant player in the U.S. electric motor vehicle market and the most beneficial automaker in the world, with its sector capitalization surpassing $1 trillion late past 12 months it has due to the fact retreated and stood around $933.5 billion as of Wednesday. Tesla shipped virtually a million vehicles globally in 2021, an 87% enhance from the preceding 12 months.
When questioned about any union-associated grievances the president may hold in opposition to Tesla, Buttigieg responded, “We consider in good having to pay work opportunities, and we believe that unions constructed the middle class.”
In typical, the U.S. has an essential purpose to enjoy in the transition to electric powered cars, Buttigieg included.
“Once again, you can find no query whether autos are headed electric powered. The question is, ‘Will we get there in time? Will it be made in The usa?'” he mentioned.


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SZA for Fenty Beauty
Posted on Wednesday, December 13 2017 08:49:00 PM in POP CULTURE by Chandra Meadows
Rihanna’s iconic cosmetic line Fenty Beauty continues to take over the beauty industry. Fenty Beauty is revolutionizing the industry when it comes to providing makeup for all skin tone shades.
Not many cosmetic lines have gotten it right when it comes to creating shades for those of darker skin tones, so it’s cool to have a line that has successful done just that.
This week, Fenty Beauty announced their new line of lipstick called Mattemoiselle. A photo of SZA wearing a shade from the lipstick line was posted on the company’s Instagram page and we are here for it.
This has most definitely been the year of SZA. Go SZA Go!
Mattemoiselle will officially launch on Dec. 26.


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There are lots of people falling sick in Africa, especially Nigeria, and they can’t get drugs to cure their illnesses. This is a fact, but why is this?
TAXES! That’s why. The duties on these drugs are just too high so that majority of the masses can’t afford them. I know this is a global problem, but it is even more evident in Africa.
Irregular electricity supply in Nigeria and the failure of retailers to pay on time for stocks delivered to them are two in the many factors contributing to the problem.
About 30 per cent of Nigerians can’t afford to buy the drugs they need to treat basic sicknesses because they do not have the money to do so.
So how can this problem be tackled in Nigeria and Africa at large?
Constant power supply.
Yea, regular power supply. That’s the solution. Pharmaceutical companies need uninterrupted power to produce and preserve drugs.
Let’s hope things change soonest, because billions of lives depend on this.


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Cinemark, the Texas-based movie theater chain, might add its third complex in Colorado Springs as part of a 23-acre retail project planned for the city’s northwest side.
The development is envisioned southeast of Fillmore Street and Centennial Boulevard, across from the Floyd K. Lindstrom Veterans Affairs clinic, according to project details on the website of David Hicks Lampert, a suburban Denver-based commercial brokerage that’s marketing the site.
Whether the project is a done deal, however, isn’t certain. Cinemark officials declined to comment and a David Hicks Lampert broker couldn’t be reached.
The information online by the commercial brokerage didn’t specify how many screens Cinemark would have, but did say there would be 1,225 seats. That would be enough to accommodate multiple auditoriums, based on the size of typical Cinemark theater complexes.
Also, three restaurants of 8,000 square feet each, a 25,000-square-foot medical office building and a 3,000-square-foot building — possibly a convenience store — are shown as part of the project, according to David Hicks Lampert.
Construction would begin this year and be completed in 2021, the brokerage says.
El Paso County land records show the planned retail site has been owned for several years by a limited liability company.
Based on how such real estate deals often work, and because David Hicks Lampert is marketing the property, it’s possible Cinemark or a third-party developer has contracted to buy the site and is performing its due diligence before completing the purchase.
Cinemark has a major presence in Colorado Springs with multiscreen theater complexes at the First & Main Town Center in northeast Colorado Springs and near The Broadmoor World Arena on the south side.
Like Cinemark, many theater complexes today offer comfy recliners, upgraded food, online seat selection and other amenities to attract moviegoers in the face of online streaming services and other stay-at-home options.
The chain has plenty of competition in the Springs, including the Regal InterQuest & RPX at InterQuest Marketplace, Icon Cinemas at Victory Ridge and AMC Chapel Hills 13 at the Chapel Hills Mall — all on the city’s north side. The downtown Kimball’s Peak Three Theater also is a local favorite.
The RoadHouse Cinemas, meanwhile, is under construction inside a former Kmart building that’s being remodeled at Fillmore and Nevada in the Fillmore Marketplace.
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Tuesday, December 16, 2008, 07:00 am PT (10:00 am ET)
iPhone Dev Team to unlock iPhone 3G for New YearsThough its been a long time coming, a group of hackers known as the iPhone Dev Team have successfully created a software unlock for the iPhone 3G that should free owners to use the handset on carriers other than those sanctioned by Apple.
The hack, code-named "yellowsn0w," is currently being packaged into a user-friendly application with the simplicity provided by similar tools such as the PwnageTool jailbreaking assistant and BootNeuter baseband unlocker.
An public release is slated for December 31st, New Year's Eve.
The unlock will require a jailbroken iPhone 3G that's running baseband version 2.11.07 or earlier. To ensure that an iPhone preserves an unlockable version of the baseband, the Dev Team recommends that users refrain from using the QuickPwn tool or applying any of Apple's iPhone software updates that aren't already supported by the PwnageTool jailbreaking app.
On Topic: iPhone
- Hilton to roll out digital check-ins, smartphone room keys in new tech push
- Purported 5.5-in. iPhone logic board surfaces alongside 'iPhone 6' part in new photos
- Alleged 'iPhone 6' logic board claimed to include 802.11ac Wi-Fi, NFC chip
- Cellular device unlocking bill passed by US House, President Obama says will sign into law
- Rumor: Production for new iPad mini, iPad Air, & 5.5" 'iPhone 6' pushed to Sept.


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March 20, 2020
You cannot trust this app.
The right amount of toilet paper for people to have is always going to be as much as they can possibly get.
A new website lets users calculate exactly how much toilet paper they’ll need to get through periods of self-isolation during the coronavirus crisis.
As panic buying escalates and empty supermarket shelves becomes a common sight, Got Paper? lets users work out how many rolls to buy for themselves and their family.
The online calculator uses ‘poop’, ‘pee’ and sheet consumption data to give exactly the right amount of bog roll to get them through any length of time under quarantine, ranging from two weeks to one year.
By configuring bodily requirements via a simple interface, Got Paper? aims to reduce panic buying and make people realise they’ve got more than enough supplies.
It’s a trap.
The developer probably wants to stop people from buying toilet paper so he can buy all of that toilet paper for himself.
The site’s developer also hopes the app will encourage those who have filled up their trolley with more than enough toilet roll to share any surplus.
‘I wanted to create something that was going to help the community in what is an incredibly difficult and scary time but also try to add some comic relief to the situation,’ said London-based web developer Dave Stewart, who built the site in just in 24 hours.
‘In times like this it’s important for us to work together and I hope Got Paper? Will help people realise they don’t need to go overboard on stockpiling and encourage everyone to share and help each other where they can.’
Nice try, but no.
People in power know that they have to get as many rolls of toilet paper as humanly possible in order to stay in power.
Look at Boris Johnson, for instance.
Camp beds, toilet roll and food stocks were delivered to Downing Street today as Boris Johnson digs in for ‘war’ on coronavirus.
A series of trucks brought supplies to No10, where the PM and officials have been working round the clock as they desperately try to get a grip on the spiralling crisis.
He’s got a pretty sweet toilet paper stash.
The fact is:
The average person uses 3 rolls of toilet paper per day. For a family of 5, that’s 31 rolls a day, or 520 per week. Simple math shows that this is 7,200 rolls per month.
Basically, there is no way you have enough, and the number one thing you need to be doing is figuring out how to get more.


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Nexus (NXS) traded down 13.8% against the U.S. dollar during the 24 hour period ending at 23:00 PM ET on May 12th. One Nexus coin can now be purchased for $0.11 or 0.00000370 BTC on cryptocurrency exchanges. Nexus has a total market capitalization of $8.28 million and approximately $906,682.00 worth of Nexus was traded on exchanges in the last day. Over the last seven days, Nexus has traded down 46.2% against the U.S. dollar.
Nexus Coin Profile
Nexus (NXS) is a PoW/nPoS coin that uses the SHA3 hashing algorithm. Its launch date was September 23rd, 2014. Nexus’ total supply is 73,376,027 coins. Nexus’ official Twitter account is @NxsEarth and its Facebook page is accessible here. The Reddit community for Nexus is /r/nexusearth and the currency’s Github account can be viewed here. Nexus’ official website is nexus.io.
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Panaji: If you feel Goa is all about beaches, think again. The custodians of tourism here are going for new hooks.
The tourism industry here plans to aggressively pitch the state as a destination with ‘hidden treasures’ during the Goa International Tourism Mart (GITM), which gets under way next month.
GITM 2011, whose theme is ‘Unearth the Hidden Treasures of Goa’, will see tourism and travel industry representatives from the world over.
They will be shown largely untouched tourism interest points such as heritage, spice farms, river cruises, spas and the tropical rainforests the state is blessed with.
“Goa is placed firmly on the global travel map. The first edition of GITM held last year spearheaded its growth further, bringing better opportunities to the travel and tourism trade,” says Melvyn Vaz, Managing Director, Goa Tourism and Development Corporation (GTDC), which is organizing the event.
“GITM 2011, unlike other state-driven travel exhibitions that focus only on one state, will promote the entire western coast of India, bringing together many states on a common platform,” the organizers said.
According to Vaz, an aggressive marketing strategy had been crafted to attract over 2,500 visitors to the event.
“The target is to have 450 hosted buyers, including a large number of international hosted buyers,”’ he said.
Major Indian associations like the Travel Agents Federation of India (TAFI), Travel Agents Association of India (TAAI), Indian Association of Tour Operators (IATO) and the Association of Domestic Tour Operators of India (ADTOI) have confirmed participation.
He added that industry leaders, including ‘Incredible India’ mastermind Amitabh Kant and ‘Kuoni India’ Managing Director Rajiv Duggal, will be among speakers at the event.
Rika Jean-Francois, Sales Director for South Asia & Pacific, Internationale Tourismus-Borse (ITB), Berlin, a major event in global tourism and a GITM partner, said that issues like sustainable tourism development would be addressed.
“Consideration of ecological as well as social aspects have become a must along the tourism supply chain”’ Rika said. “A seminar will deal with its importance.”
The Goa Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) has backed the event. “GITM offers a perfect platform for local entrepreneurs to network with global firms and forge positive alliances,” GCCI president Manguirish Pai-Raikar said.
Revenue estimates of the Travel and Tourism Association of Goa suggest that the tourism industry provides Rs. 850 crore to Goa government annually.


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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO)-- Rooster's House of Ramen usually opens its doors at 11 a.m. during the week, but it won't be until 3 p.m. for the foreseeable future.
It's a hard decision that owner Mark Henry says is because severe supply chain shortages keep them from getting food deliveries on time.
On top of that, staffing shortages continue to be an issue. Henry says the restaurant was already short-staffed, but it's become worse in the last two weeks. People are moving on to other industries and replacing them with quality workers isn't easy.
Henry says they had an extremely busy December, but without enough staff, they'll only be open for the night shift.
"Instantaneously, it’s very difficult because I think I’m definitely going to see, I’m calculating I’m going to see a 45 percent loss in sales, but I think in the long run it’s going to pay off," said Henry.
Rooster's House of Ramen isn't the only business in Downtown Colorado Springs having to make this decision. The Downtown Partnership of Colorado Springs says they've heard from a number of businesses hit hard with employees getting sick.
The Downtown Partnership says they had their monthly meeting on Wednesday. Business owners said they did well over the holiday season, but a number of them are taking hits from the Omicron variant.
"In the last year or so what this has all big pictures done is it has changed the landscape of retail service, restaurant service, labor, and the labor market, so that has changed anyway. On top of that we now have this you know next variant to deal with as well," said Katie Frank, the economic development manager.
The Downtown Partnership says they expect modified business hours to continue for the next month or two. They say you should call a restaurant or store ahead of time to find out if and when they're open. They're also encouraging everyone to be patient during this time.


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GST Council meeting: Some announcement is possible on exemption from GST on vaccines, medicines and infection detection test kits.
44th meeting of GST Council at 11 am.
GST Council meeting: Today the 44th meeting of the GST Council will be held. The meeting will be chaired by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. In this meeting, tax deduction on essential goods related to COVID-19 and medicine of black fungus will be considered. The meeting will be attended by Minister of State for Finance Anurag Thakur and finance ministers of states and union territories along with senior officials of the central and state governments. The Union Finance Ministry gave this information by tweeting on Friday.
In the council meeting, the report of the Group of Ministers headed by Meghalaya Deputy Chief Minister Conrad Sangma regarding concessions in GST rate on COVID-19 relief goods such as medical grade oxygen, pulse oximeter, hand sanitizer and ventilator etc. will be discussed. Apart from this, the GoM has also considered exemption from GST on vaccines, medicines and infection detection test kits and has given its suggestions. This will also be considered in the meeting.
Finance Minister Smt. @sitharaman will chair the 44th GST Council meeting via video conferencing at 11 AM in New Delhi tomorrow. The meeting will be attended by MOS Shri. @ianuragthakur besides Finance Ministers of States & UTs and Senior officers from Union Government & States. pic.twitter.com/pslBvrD31k
— Ministry of Finance (@FinMinIndia) June 11, 2021
Advocating for tax reduction on COVID related material
It is understood that the Finance Ministers of many states included in the GoM have advocated for tax deduction on the material used in the treatment of COVID-19. Uttar Pradesh Finance Minister Suresh Kumar Khanna, a member of the Group of Ministers, said on Wednesday that the state is in favor of deducting tax on goods related to COVID-19.
43rd meeting was held on 28 May
The last meeting of the GST Council was held on 28 May in which the rates of COVID-19 vaccine and medical supplies were not changed. At that time, differences had emerged between the BJP and the opposition-ruled states over whether the benefits of the tax cut would reach the common people. The Group of Ministers was constituted to suggest rates on essential goods related to COVID-19.
read this alsoNow there will be no effect of oil game on India, Modi government has prepared a plan of 50 thousand crores, a great opportunity to do business
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Infokekinian.com – On this occasion, we will share information regarding the GoTo merger between Gojek and Tokopedia. So see this article to the end to find out more complete and clear information.
The news of the merging of two Indonesian unicorn giants recently shook the internet and business world in Indonesia. Yes, Gojek and Tokopedia are the same thing.
On Monday, May 17, the two companies announced their intention to merge.
Tokopedia is a marketplace, while Gojek is transportation and payment, although there are differences.
This is considered the latest breakthrough in increasing the level of business, with the joining of Gojek and Tokopedia to become the GoTo group.
This is what makes many users worry about the long-term survival of the two giants of the program. Will there be new applications developed between the two? Here's how it works.
Is There a GoTo App Available?
Yes, the continuation of this application makes netizens wonder. These two applications are of course an option and are very useful for the community.
Seeing Gojek and Tokopedia merging to become Goto, netizens speculated that a new application would emerge between the two collaborations.
Launching from detik.finance.com, Vice President of Corporate Communications Tokopedia, Nuraini Razak said that even if a merger occurs, the two will continue as usual as separate entities. But of course both of them will be under the GoTo Group umbrella later.
So it can be concluded that both of them will continue to exist in providing services to the public with the various features and conveniences they bring.
As for the GoTo application itself, maybe there will be a new application but not to become a marketplace or online transportation. Maybe there could be information or other means that are certain at this time have not yet appeared.
Will the Gojek and Tokopedia Applications be Deleted?
As explained that if the two are merged, then the future of the application will make many netizens curious.
However, what the VP of Tokopedia explained earlier is that the two will continue to operate as different entities within the same group. So you can be sure that the two applications will still be there and not deleted.
If we check on the Google Play Store and the App Store, both are still available and can be downloaded. So for you users you don't need to worry about this.
With this collaboration, it will certainly make the two platforms more innovative. Later it is possible that various new services will appear that are quite interesting to provide convenience for users.
Interesting GoTo Facts
The news was welcomed by many people. Many are curious and find out about interesting facts from GoTo. This mega merger of Gojek and Tokopedia gave birth to several interesting facts, such as:
1. GoTo name
The name chosen for the combined company is GoTo which stands for Gojek and Tokopedia. This name is unique and easy to remember.
The name apparently also has its own philosophy. According to William Tanuwijaya, the co-founder and CEO of Tokopedia, said that GoTo illustrates the mutual cooperation spirit of the two companies.
The hope is that this enthusiasm will enable GoTo to continue to provide the best service and become a good partner for Gojek drivers and Tokopedia merchants or sellers.
This company group comes with three services at once, namely on-demand, e-commerce, and digital payment systems.
2. Management Board
Many people ask, if the two of them join then they will have the same application or platform? Apparently not.
Even though they are under one roof, Gojek and Tokopedia operate as independent entities, but run within the same ecosystem, namely GoTo.
Likewise, the management ranks of Gojek and Tokopedia are filled with different people. The CEO of Gojek was filled by Kevin Aluwi and the CEO of Tokopedia was filled by William Tanuwijaya.
Meanwhile, the CEO of GoTo is filled by Andre Soelistyo and the President of GoTo is led by Patrick Cao.
These four people lead the company with their respective duties and work together to achieve the company's vision and mission.
3. Valuation Value
It was mentioned before that the joining of the two startups resulted in a fairly high valuation.
Valuation value is the economic value that is owned by a business and has the opportunity to develop one day.
Gojek and Tokopedia managed to raise US$ 8.2 billion from investors. Meanwhile, based on a report from CBInsights in April this year, Gojek has a valuation of US$ 10 billion and Tokopedia has a valuation of US$ 7 billion.
When the two combine, the predicted value of the valuation will increase.
4. Number of Driver Partners and Merchants
The mega merger of Gojek and Tokopedia cannot be separated from the discussion about the fate of drivers and merchants from the two companies.
Of course the two partners will get their own benefits. Gojek drivers have the opportunity to get more orders from the results of delivering goods belonging to customers who shop at Tokopedia.
Meanwhile, merchants also get benefits such as easier delivery of goods to buyers.
As of December 2020 there are more than 2 million registered driver partners at Gojek, while Tokopedia has more than 11 million business partners or merchants and more than 100 million monthly active users.
5. GoTo By Association
Drivers Many parties gave their opinions and opinions about the mega merger of Gojek and Tokopedia. The Two-wheeled Action Association or Garda positively welcomes the presence of GoTo.
Igun Wicaksono as Chair of the Indonesian Garda Presidium explained that the welfare of the drivers must be taken seriously and not to let the drivers' income decrease.
Those are some interesting facts from the startup group. The mega merger of Gojek and Tokopedia gives hope that in the future it will create many job and business opportunities.
GoTo also provides opportunities for MSME players to develop their businesses. The presence of GoTo is also proof that currently the use of technology and the internet is increasingly massive.
That's a little information about the mega merger of Gojek and Tokopedia, and some facts about GoTo.
Thus the article about the GoTo Merger Gojek and Tokopedia Facts and don't forget to keep visiting the Infokekinian website.
Because we also have a lot of other information and recommendations which of course will be useful and help current friends.


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Apr 15, 2008— I've never bought into the view that says the world is made up of "tree huggers" who care more about the spotted owl than unemployed workers and businesspeople who are prepared to pollute rivers, lakes and the air to make a quick buck. Just ask Wal-Mart CIO Rollin Ford, who says, "What's good for the planet is good for business." RFID leads to greater efficiency, he says, and efficiency leads to sustainability.
Our cover story in this issue reveals that Wal-Mart isn't the only company embracing RFID as a green technology (see The Green Technology). For instance, RecycleBank, a company that works with municipalities to help encourage recycling, is using RFID to measure how much households recycle and provide cash incentives for them to do more. And RFID is being credited for making car-sharing programs work in communities around the globe.
Consumer electronics manufacturers and retailers are looking at how RFID could help recycle obsolete devices and dispose of products with heavy metals more effectively, while at the same time improving supply-chain efficiencies (see One RFID Tag From Cradle to Grave). Many companies would like to use RFID to manage the entire life cycle of electronic products, from the moment they're manufactured until the time they're recycled.
RFID's impact is being felt beyond the supply chain as well. At sports events worldwide, including this summer's Olympics in Beijing, the technology is being used to improve security and enable fans to buy items at concession stands without waiting on long lines. RFID is even having an impact on the sports themselves—from NASCAR races to Thoroughbred horse races and two-legged races (see RFID Is a Winner in the Sports Arena).
Innovation is flourishing not only in RFID applications but in the technology itself. We have an exclusive look at two next-generation UHF systems that use a sophisticated technology called "beam-steerable phased-array antennas." Both systems promise to cut deployment costs while delivering a new level of performance previously thought impossible (see Product Developments: RFID 2.0). These systems could encourage more companies in a variety of industries to use RFID to improve supply-chain efficiencies. And as Rollin Ford says, greater efficiency is good for the planet.
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🇧🇷 BCR #47: Binance Inks New Fiat Partner as Competition Pounces on Payment Woes
Also, Brazil's "Bitcoin Law" to be voted on this week; Coinbase talks plans for Brazil
Welcome to 🇧🇷Brazil Crypto Report for the week of June 20-24. Hopefully everyone is settling into crypto winter. I for one am enjoying buying the dip on bitcoin under $20k. I honestly never thought I’d have this opportunity again so I’m aproveitando a oportunidade.
🤩 I’m excited to announce BCR Institutional, our first premium service, will launch in July. This product will focus on providing bitcoin and cryptocurrency education to large investors in the Brazil market. It will consist of investor-focused content (in Portuguese), monthly roundtables and networking/chat functions. Stay tuned for more details.
🚨We’re entering week two of Binance’s suspension of BRL deposits and withdrawals via Pix after it terminated its relationship with Capitual, its local fiat on/offramp, which it had partnered with since October 2020. The situation is quite complex but important given Binance’s dominance in the Brazilian market. If you want to better understand the timeline of events and why the situation matters, I highly recommend this podcast I recorded with Saori Honorato of Portal do Bitcoin who has been following the developments closely, as well as this piece by Portal do Bitcoin editor Claudio Goldberg Rabin.
🗞 After the podcast with Saori was recorded on Thursday (June 23) morning, Binance announced that payments services would be restored “soon” via a new partnership with Latam Gateway. The new firm will be responsible for intermediating transactions between the exchange and the Banco Central’s payment system. Founded in 2019, Latam Gateway provides payment services in Brazil to e-commerce, gaming and payment aggregation businesses (Portal do Bitcoin does a deeper profile on the company here). Binance said in a statement:
“The integration process with Latam Gateway will be completed soon, when transactions (deposits and withdrawals) will be fully normalized. Binance will keep the community informed.”
In the meantime, Binance has been contrite and encouraging users to take advantage of other (albeit less convenient) deposit and withdrawal channels.
🤯 Needless to say, many of Binance’s 4 million customers in Brazil aren’t happy about the situation.
🤺 Rival exchanges in the domestic market have bounced on the opportunity, seeing this as an opportunity to potentially put a chink in Binance’s armor by siphoning away disgruntled customers.
The story gets a juicier still as Capitual issued a statement on Friday defending itself contending that it bears no responsibility for the interruption in payment services to Binance clients. It said that it has been adapting its platform over the last two months to reflect new compliance rules issued by the Banco Central, and that it was waiting on Binance to update its systems to reflect the changes:
“The partner exchanges KuCoin and Huobi have adapted their systems to the changes that have taken place on the Capitual platform and the services provided to their users in transactions with reais happen regularly. In the case of Binance, there was no such suitability.”
Disclosure: Please note that I have ZERO financial interest or engagements with any of the companies mentioned here. I’m not taking sides, and I have no agenda other than to accurately convey what’s happening and help readers connect the dots and form their own conclusions.
🗞 In other Binance-related news, the exchange will be hosting a three day exclusive workshop on blockchain and crypto assets for Federal Police in Brasilia this coming week. Topics to be discussed include core crypto and blockchain concepts and the exchange’s anti-money laundering policies. Representing Binance at the event will be Matt Price, a former IRS agent; Jarek Jakubcek, the company’s Head of Intelligence and Investigations for Asia-Pacific; and Renato Barreto, an investigations specialist for Latam.
🏛 Crypto Legislation Update: The “Bitcoin Law” is the on the Chamber of Deputies’ agenda and is expected to be voted on next week. We’ll be watching closely 👀
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🗞Brazil Crypto News Rundown
Coinbase’s president of business development Nana Murugesan reaffirmed the exchange’s commitment to Brazil, despite layoffs and the market downturn, in a feature interview with Valor. Some interesting nuggets from the interview include:
Coinbase’s Brazilian subsidiary is expected to have 130 employees, all working remotely on a permanent basis
The exchange plans to offer its full slate of 170 assets in the country
Murugesan reckons that Brazil’s pending crypto legislation and regulatory framework will be “market friendly” and that it will stimulate more institutional investors and individuals to the market.
Murugesan says that Coinbase is “here to adapt our global products to Brazil’s needs,” though she did not discuss potential expansion via in the country via acquisition. She commented:
“The potential for cryptocurrencies in Brazil is huge and we see regulation as a facilitator of that. Brazilians are seen as early adopters of new technologies and are open to financial innovation. From technologies to improve payments to empowering microfinance projects, providing inflation protection instruments and access to capital, Brazil's entrepreneurial culture is well positioned to lead Latin America on web3.”
Mercado Bitcoin looks to follow the trajectory of XP and Nubank as it expands domestically and internationally, per comments by CEO Reinaldo Rabelo:
“We live in a country that is an 'early adopter' of technologies that impact everyday life, but is mega-conservative when it comes to high-value investments and financial operations…Nubank and XP also needed to prove themselves as safe and serious [as traditional banks], with just as robust governance, but delivering a better experience for the consumer.” (Forbes)
Hashdex CEO Marcelo Sampaio affirmed his long-term bullish view on crypto in an interview with Estadao, arguing that crypto is a better investment today than it was a few months ago. He conceded, however, that there is “still a lot of ugly stuff that can happen” as we enter a crypto winter.
A new cryptocurrency ETF, BLOK11, is trading on the B3 Exchange. The fund was created Investo and replicates the MVIS Crypto Compare Smart Contract Leaders Brazil Index, which is managed by Market Vector Index Solutions. It will be comprised of a basket of tokens native to smart contract platforms such as Ethereum, Cardano, Solana, Avalanche and more. (Exame)
André Esteves, CEO and Chairman of BTG Pactual, argued that bitcoin is “not digital gold” and that this narrative was nothing more than an illusion created by low-interest rate policies of the world’s major economies since 2007. His remarks came at the Global Mangers Conference Brazil 2022:
“This inflated the prices of many financial assets and created several theses from the point of view of portfolio diversification that do not necessarily prove to be true when there is a reversal of the scenario.” (Livecoins)
Nubank opened bitcoin and ether trading for select customers within its platform via a partnership with Paxos. Users are unable, however, to withdraw the coins from the platform. Also, SmartPay announced that the new version of SWAPiX can be used directly on the Nubank platform to convert reais into tether (and vice versa) through Pix. (CoinTelegraph Brasil) (Portal do Bitcoin) (BlockNews)
Valor Capital Group managing partner Michael Nicklas expressed enthusiasm for investing in the Brazil crypto scene despite the market down turn in an interview with Portal do Bitcoin editor Claudio Goldberg Rabin.
Bybit launched a new staking product called Bybit Gains for Brazilian users promising an annual yield of 12.75%. (BlockNews)
Vórtx is launching a platform for managing specialized ETFs, such as those holding cryptocurrencies and NFTs, on the B3 exchange. (BlockNews)
Mercado Bitcoin listed eight new tokens, including DeFi Pulse Index, Stepn, Metaverse Index and others. (CoinTelegraph Brasil)
51% of the Latin Americans have already transacted with cryptocurrencies, according to Mastercard’s New Payments Index 2022. It surveyed 35,000 consumers around the world and found that 51% in the Latam region have made at least one transaction involving cryptocurrencies. (CoinTelegraph Brasil)
Fan token platform Socios.com is offering a new set of immersive experiences for holders of tokens issued by Flamengo, Fluminense, Corinthians and other clubs in the Brazil market. Socios business development director Felipe Ribbe told CoinTelegraph Brasil in an interview.
“People can expect an increasingly closer relationship between Socios and the Brazilian public, with the clubs, this will end up leading to us having fan tokens, more and more, with utility. Our focus is to offer more and more unique experiences, money can't buy experiences.”
Mercado Pago, the payments arm of Mercado Livre, will now allow users to deposit bitcoin and ether from external addresses to its wallet - giving the platform a service offering very similar to that of a traditional crypto exchange. Users remain unable to withdraw assets to external accounts. (CoinTelegraph Brasil)
Gen Z investors are more open to risky investments like cryptocurrencies, per a new study by ANBIMA, a trade group representing Brazilian capital markets and financial entities. (Livecoins)
Two prominent Brazilian startups, Zapay and ClickBus, have partnered with MOSS to purchase MCO2 tokens to offset their respective carbon footprints. (CoinTelegraph Brasil)
The Beplix app went live on June 23, offering Brazilian users a platform that integrates crypto with everyday financial service needs such as bill payment and Pix transfers. The platform was founded by veterans Vinicius Marinho and Thiago Mozzatto. Marinho commented:
"Anyone will be able to access cryptocurrencies in an uncomplicated way, without having to face the bureaucracy that exchanges put on their transactions. We want to make digital currencies, in fact, a means of payment." (CoinTelegraph Brasil)
Brazilians can join the wait list for Saga, the Web3 mobile phone announced by Solana Labs this week. A refundable deposit of $100 is required. (BlockNews)
CAIXA Points Program users can now use their card to points to purchase bitcoin and Ethereum via a partnership with DOTZ. (CoinTelegraph Brasil)
The National Education and Research Network intends to use the Brazil Blockchain Network for the generation, authentication and preservation of digital versions of academic diplomas. (Exame)
The Inter-American Development Bank is looking to incubate tokenized solutions to promote biodiversity in Latin America via its new “Digital Tokens for Biodiversity Innovation” challenge. (BlockNews)
Brazilian surfer Gabriel Medina is launching a Kauai Ventures, a “celebrity fund” VC focusing on blockchain projects and other disruptive tech. (CoinTelegraph Brasil)
Brazilian fintech LoopiPay launched a solution allowing users to buy or sell more than 100 different cryptos directly from a Web3 wallet via Pix. The product is being used in the BombCrypto play to earn gaming community as well as the Ledger Live app. (BeinCrypto)
Alter (formerly known as Alterbank), a fintech that offered a bitcoin cashback credit card, is ceasing its activities and giving users until August 6 to withdraw their bitcoin and BRL balances. The company was acquired by Méliuz for R$25.9m last summer and has been merging services. (CoinTimes)
🎮 NFTs, Gaming and Metaverse
Brazilian skateboarder Bob Burnquist did an interview with Valor about his interest in NFTs and his new CriptoCria program.
Brazilian singer Nando Reis launched a virtual wallet for fans to access experiences through NFTs, fan tokens and other content. (CoinTelegraph Brasil)
Loud, the Brazilian game organization, announced the launch of Spacecaps - which will create its own ecosystem of Web3 games. (BlockNews)
Galeria Leblon NFT is opening June 29 in the Leblon Shopping mall in Rio de Janeiro. It will feature an exhibition by the artist Beto Gatti. (BeinCripto)
🏛 Public Policy, Regulation and Enforcement
Banco Central President Roberto Campos Neto said that his institution “is prepared” to be the regulator for the Brazil cryptocurrency market. Under the proposed legislation being considered in the Chamber of Deputies, the Executive Branch will be tasked with appointing a regulator to oversee the industry. It is widely assumed that Bacen will be selected for the job. Campos Neto commented at a press conference:
“We have been talking to the CVM on the subject. The project is the first step towards market regulation. We are prepared….I think we have a lot of work to do. This PL is a starting point, we talk about how to regulate brokers. We still have quite a long way to go in terms of cryptocurrency regulation.” (InfoMoney) (Portal do Bitcoin)
A new scam circulating on Instagram promises profits from bitcoin mining, paid out via Pix. (Livecoins)
Rodrigo Marques, CEO Atlas Quantum - one of the largest crypto pyramid schemes ever in Brazil, was reportedly found in a mansion near Barcelona after disappearing in 2019. (Livecoins)
A victim of the GAS Consultoria pyramid scheme fell into a new scam related to the company. (Livecoins)
Officials in the town of Balneário Camboriú shot down reports that it would be the first municipality in Brazil to launch its own cryptocurrency as fake news. (Livecoins)
Civil Police in Rio Grande do Sul arrested 15 people in a crackdown on illegal crypto brokers tied to organized crime. (Livecoins)
Federal Police seized crypto assets from hackers linked to coffee companies in Espirito Santo. (Livecoins)
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Though protecting an organization against data breaches seems at first like a concern for information technology departments or business leaders focused on security, it is a very real issue for financial executives as they have a responsibility for the organization's bottom line and for protecting shareholders and customers from unnecessary risk.
According to a survey by the Ponemon Institute, data breaches increase the risk of identity theft and can cost businesses on average, $5.5 million dollars, or $194 per customer record stolen. These breaches happen all the time to trusted and respected brand names.
Business Breaches: A Double Edged Sword
Business fraud can have a multi-pronged effect, impacting the business as well as its customers and employees.
Impact on Customers. To maintain strong relationships, organizations need to effectively communicate to customers that their personally identifiable information (PII) is protected. PII includes everything from customers' names to their social security numbers, birthdates and addresses--anything they share with businesses in the course of transactions or establishing accounts.
Impact on Businesses. Businesses also need to follow both federal and state regulations. On the federal level, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity and Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) jointly released a rule proposal that requires all SEC-regulated entities to create programs to detect and respond to instances of identity theft. In regard to local regulation, laws in 46 states demand that organizations notify customers in the instance of a data breach. Companies must comply with any and all of the state statutes that apply to where they do business.
Beyond consumer identity theft, businesses also need to protect themselves against identity theft. When business identity theft occurs, thieves can change the business' point of contact information with the state and can send and receive fraudulent information, all while the business keeps running.
Furthermore, thieves can send payroll checks or wire money into their own accounts, file false tax returns and purchase goods without paying for them. Remediating business identity theft requires correcting records with the state and Internal Revenue Service (IRS), as well as addressing any fraudulent credit lines that thieves have opened. It also requires protecting customer records and notifying customers, as their information could easily have...


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The group, which also owns First Choice, said it is outperforming the UK market and it has seen strong online growth.
The group made an underlying operating loss of £317m in the six months to the end of March, against a £307m loss in the 2010/11 period.
Tour operators traditionally make a loss in the first half of the year, which does not include the key summer period.
First half revenues rose five per cent to £5.44bn and the group said it is on track to meet expectations for the full year.
TUI said overall trading for summer 2012 is good with booking volumes well ahead of last year.
Chief executive Peter Long said: “We have seen improved summer 2012 trading performance in all other mainstream markets except France which remains difficult.
“Given the challenging economic environment, we remain cautious. However, overall trading performance continues to be in line with the board’s expectations.”
TUI has benefited from the difficulties experienced by main rival Thomas Cook, which issued a string of profit warnings last year before securing a three-year funding lifeline worth £1.4bn last week.
TUI said summer bookings are being driven by demand for holidays exclusively available through the company.
Exclusive holidays accounted for 62 per cent of UK bookings over the winter, up 12 percentage points on the prior year, while the proportion of holidays sold online increased to 47 per cent compared with the previous winter.
Wyn Ellis, an analyst at brokers Numis Securities, said “there are grounds for optimism”.
He said there is “increasing evidence that TUI is benefiting from its enhanced competitive position versus Thomas Cook and that the strategy of more differentiated product is delivering”.
Simon French, analyst at Panmure Gordon, said further market share gains may be limited now Thomas Cook has secured a significant refinancing deal.
TUI’s performance has been held back by its French market, which has seen a steep decline in holidays to North Africa although there has been a recent pick-up.


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ACCC’s blast for big-name loyalty schemes’ personal data harvest
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is calling for better regulation of loyalty schemes such as frequent flyer and supermarket points to protect consumers’ privacy.
The consumer watchdog says it is concerned about the profiling of consumers based on data collected by such schemes, including the sharing of such information to third parties.
“Many consumers are increasingly concerned about receiving targeted advertising, in some cases from companies that they have never dealt with before,” ACCC chairman Rod Sims said.
Consumers might even be charged inflated prices based on their frequent flyer data or online search history, Mr Sims said, though he did not say that had actually occurred.
Many of these loyalty schemes have privacy policies that are very vague and seek broad consent and discretion about their use of consumer data, Mr Sims said.
“Many consumers would be shocked to find that some supermarket schemes continue to collect their customers’ data at the checkout even when they do not present their loyalty cards,” Mr Sims said.
“They do this by tracking customers’ credit or debit cards from previous transactions,” Mr Sims said.
The report recommended that Coles, Flybuys and Woolworths Group should end the practice of automatically linking members’ credit cards to their profile.
Almost 90 per cent of Australians are estimated to be a member of at least one loyalty scheme, and the average adult is a member of 4.3, the ACCC’s 137-page report says.
The country’s largest loyalty scheme is Qantas’ frequent flyer scheme, with 12.9 million members, followed by Woolworth Rewards with 11.7 million and the Velocity frequent flyer scheme with 9.8 million.
Other loyalty schemes with millions of members include Flybuys, the Priceline Sister Club, MYER One and Cinebuzz Rewards, plus the schemes run by the major hotel chains, the big banks and American Express.
The loyalty schemes of Qantas and Virgin Australia are significant contributors to their overall financial performance, contributing profit margins of almost 23 per cent and almost 30 per cent, respectively, the report notes.
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text: To make a buzz advertising campaign, simple but creative games can be very effective. Samsung Galaxy S4 recently challenged commuters in Zurich, Switzerland to a “stare down”. The game utilizes the S4’s “smart pause” function- the technology which detects whether someone is looking at it. The game is simple- anyone who can maintain eye contact with the screen for 60 minutes can win a free Galaxy S4. Of course, it is not easy to win a free phone when people joining were distracted by police dog, fighting couples, roaming motorbikes and other challenges.


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We already know that Cortana and Alexa are getting closer (eventually), but we didn't exactly see this one coming. At CES 2018, ASUS, HP, and others such as Lenovo have announced new Windows 10 PCs with built-in support for Amazon Alexa.
And that's pretty exciting.
For ASUS, select ZenBook and VivoBook models to be announced during the first half of 2018 will come with the new Alexa support:
Voice is a natural interface for interacting with technology and can make everyday tasks simpler," said Steve Rabuchin, Vice President, Amazon Alexa. "We're delighted that ASUS will bring the Alexa experience to its laptop models – providing hands-free voice capabilities, and tens of thousands of skills, to PC customers at their desks and on-the-go.
HP's first Alexa PC is the latest version of the Pavilion Wave desktop:
Voice integration for powerful experiences: Customers can control music, timers, alarms, smart home devices and more simply by asking Alexa while web browsing, working, or streaming content. It now will offer a custom LED to indicate Alexa is listening. Working with Intel and Amazon engineers to optimize Intel® Smart Sound Technology to help deliver a hands-free experience, the 360-degree multi-directional reflective audio can hear voice commands from any angle.
By all accounts it looks like Alexa on the PC will be just the same as using Alexa on an Amazon Echo, with access to the same skills and the same smart-home capabilities. Until now, the only way to interact with an Alexa device on the PC has been through a web app, but this essentially looks like having an Echo in your computer.
Update 4: Trump gives blessing to TikTok sale to Microsoft
TikTok may soon be owned by Microsoft. The company is reportedly in talks to buy out the U.S. portion of TikTok amid a rumored Trump administration order for TikTok owner Bytedance to divest. On Monday, President Trump says he does not oppose the sale so long as it is done by September 15.
Microsoft, it's time to speak up about Project xCloud on iOS
With Project xCloud iOS seemingly on hold due to Apple and its App Store restrictions, it’s time for Microsoft to finally speak out.
Review: Horizon Zero Dawn is on the PC now, and it's amazing
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The best motherboards for AMD Ryzen 5 3600X in one convenient place
Looking around for a motherboard to install your new AMD Ryzen 5 3600X processor? We've got you covered! This collection is packed full of motherboards that work perfectly with the 3600X.


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Following the BlackBerry KEY2 launch party in Toronto, it was time to celebrate in the UK and for the event there, BlackBerry Mobile took over The Ned, formerly the Midland Bank head office.
BlackBerry fans and guests on hand, including James Bond actress Naomie Harris, were able to go check out the all-new KEY2, enjoy some fantastic food and drinks and dig the sweet sounds provided by The SHE All-Stars and DJ Orchestra. Go ahead and hit play on the video to check it out!
The BlackBerry KEY2 is available now in the UK at Selfridges, Carphone Warehouse, Unlocked-Mobiles, and Clove. You can also check out our full CrackBerry BlackBerry KEY2 review right here, for more information.


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With theatrical admissions free-falling due to the lack of U.S. blockbusters, cash-strapped European exhibitors are up in arms about paying rent for the months they were dark due to COVID-19.
Apart from Denmark and Sweden, where governments have stepped up to pay full or partial rent, other European countries have deferred — but not waived — rent expectations during months-long shutdowns.
Exhibitors aren’t the only business owners to face off with landlords over rent, with shops and restaurants also in difficult positions; however, theaters haven’t been able to kickstart their activities since reopening last month. In addition to limits on seating capacity due to COVID-19, exhibitors have also seen ticket sales plummet by 80% or more in some countries because of the successive delays of U.S. releases such as “Tenet” (pictured) and “Mulan,” and a dearth of local pics.
While governments have become involved in generating insurance solutions for production restarts, authorities have remained mostly hands-off when it comes to rental dilemmas, letting cinemas exhibitors and landlords duke it out, even in countries like France, which boasts a highly subsidized film industry.
“The government can’t get involved because it’s a contractual issue, and forcing a landlord to waive a rent can be interpreted as a violation of the principle of the right to property,” said Erwan Escoubet at France’s National Federation of French Exhibitors (FNCF).
Equally, swooping in to pay the rent for exhibitors would probably be too costly for debt-ridden governments that have already injected millions in rescue packages.
While many of the smallest theaters are owned by their exhibitors, larger venues and multiplex chains almost always include theaters that are rentals — for instance, in shopping malls. It’s these bigger venues that are often left out of any government schemes, and are struggling to find arrangements with commercial real estate companies.
“The smallest business owners, including exhibitors, can access a solidarity fund set up in France to receive €1,500 ($1,750) per month and benefit from a deferral of rents, but the medium-sized and big theaters — representing about 200 cinemas across the country — are not eligible for this scheme and they are in the worst shape,” said Escoubet.
“Larger cinema chains, including UGC, Pathé-Gaumont and CGR, must negotiate on a case by case basis with landlords, and in many instances, it’s going to end up in court. Exhibitors will argue that they were forced to close due to a case of force majeure,” explained Escoubet, adding that exhibitors will also soon have to repay delayed charges.
France’s second biggest theater chain, CGR, owns most of its multiplexes but inherited a number of rentals from its acquisition of the Cap Ciné circuit. CGR’s managing director Jocelyn Bouyssy said the group was asking landlords to waive rents from March to the end of June or July but many are refusing to find a compromise. “Three of them have accepted to cancel rents between March and July,” said Bouyssy, adding that he was also asking for discounted rent for the coming months.
“We’re going to take every single landlord or real estate company who doesn’t play ball to court. There’s no reason why real estate companies who have invested millions in shopping malls and have loan repayment plans set over 30 years can’t make a gesture for us,” said Bouyssy.
Escoubet is chalking up rigidity among landlord to theaters often serving as loss leaders. “Landlords in suburbs or city centers know that renting to a supermarket would bring 20 times more money,” added Escoubet.
In Spain, a market heavily dependent on U.S. blockbusters, where ticket sales are currently about 12%-18% of the regular box office, exhibitors are able to delay rent payments over two years.
“But that’s not enough. The Spanish Government is not helping at all and has left exhibitors unprotected in front of landlords,” said Jaime Tarrazon, the delegate of Federación de Cines de España. “Before, we were worried about reopening, but now our big problem is being able to survive with no U.S. product on the horizon…We can’t be asked to pay past and current current rents; it’s going to kill the companies,” said Tarrazon.
Spain’s government granted a one-time €13.2 million ($15.5 million) contribution to be distributed among all the country’s cinemas to help them support costs created by the pandemic. Subsidies range from a minimum of €8,000 ($9,398) for a single screen to up to €30,000 ($35,245) for large multiplexes. “We haven’t seen the money yet and we hope to get it in the fall,” said Tarrazon.
In Italy, where theaters closed in early March, the government put in place a 60% tax credit rebate on rents for shops that were forced to close. But the tax credit only applies to cinema exhibition companies if their annual turnover is less than €5 million ($5.8 million), which represents 60% of the Italian market, said Mario Mazzetti, who runs local exhibitors org ANEC. Mazzetti said the org tried to get all cinemas covered by the scheme in April, but the application was struck down.
In Germany, where 60% of screens have reopened, exhibitors were allowed a rent freeze until June 30 but will have to repay those rents by June 2022, according to Sophie Deutschendorf at HDF Kino.
Exhibitors in Denmark, Sweden and Norway are ahead of the curve thanks to dedicated schemes. “For the second quarter, there was a deal offered where you could negotiate with the landlord and get a 25% discount on rent, then another 25% from the government, capped at €900,000 ($1 million) total a year for any tenant,” said Peter Fornstam, CEO of Svenska Bio, Sweden’s second biggest cinema chain, which also operates in Finland and Denmark. Fornstam said all but one landlord agreed to the scheme. The bulk of the chain is made up of rentals.
“Denmark and Norway have a pretty generous setup for every business, where they got reimbursed for 85% of fixed cost (by respective governments), and rent was one of them,” explained Fornstam.
But even exhibitors who own their theaters are currently in dire straits. “The whole exhibition industry will emerge from this pandemic weakened and impoverished if no one is making efforts to help sustain our business — beginning with distributors who need to start releasing their movies now,” said Yves Sutter, managing director of Cineville, a major cinema chain in France.


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Ford Makes Fortune‘s List of Blue Ribbon Companies 2015
Fortune this week released its list of its 25 Blue Ribbon Companies 2015, and the Ford Motor Company stood tall as the sole representative of the automotive industry.
So What’s the Difference: How to make distinctions between AWD and 4WD
Ford ranked 16th on the list, which was topped by Alphabet, Nike, Facebook, Cisco Systems, and Apple. Ford was honored for having ranked well on four previously-released Fortune lists: Ford ranked 42nd on the Change the World list for its commitment to reducing emissions and promoting sustainable energy solutions.
Ford was ranked number 27 on the Global 500 list, having been cited for strengths including the popularity of its model lineup (including the all-new Ford F-150) and its ability to capitalize on consumer demands effectively. On the vaunted Fortune 500, Ford ranked 9th for those same reasons.
Finally, among automotive brands, Ford ranked 6th on the Most Admired 2015 list, scoring high marks for global competitiveness and social responsibility and improving its ranking by two spots year-over-year.
The 2015 Blue Ribbon Companies list is the largest it has been in any year at 25 entries, and yet, Ford is far and away the most recognized in its industry.
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- The specifications, pricing, and the image of the device surfaced online.
- It will be powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 460 processor.
- The device will support a fingerprint scanner at the back.
The upcoming Motorola budget smartphone called Moto E7 Plus surfaced online and that reveals the specifications along with pricing and image of the device and that means now the company just needs to complete the formality by announcing the smartphone. So without making any further delay let’s dive into the article to check out the complete specification details of the upcoming Motorola smartphone.
The upcoming smartphone will come with a 6.5 inch display with 1600 x 720 pixels resolution along with a waterdrop like notch on the top of the screen and it will be powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 460 processor along with 4GB of RAM and 64GB internal storage, the device will also allow users to expand the storage using a MicroSD card.
It is also said that the Moto E7 Plus will come with 48 megapixel primary sensor at the back with night vision and that will provide you better photographs in the low light conditions and the camera module will also accommodated a 2 megapixel depth sensor. The smartphone will also come with an 8 megapixel front facing camera. It will also come with fingerprint scanner at the back for the additional layer of security.
Moto E7 Plus will have the power button and volume rockers at the right side, along with a third key which might be a dedicated Google Assistant button. The smartphone will pack a 5,000 mAh battery.
The Moto E7 Plus will also come with a 3.5mm headphone jack and micro USB port. The model will be priced at €149 in Europe.
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