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Verizon branded Apple iPhone to be introduced just after CES; what will happen to AT&T?
posted by Alan F. / Dec 30, 2010, 12:21 PM
The question is, what will be the effect on AT&T. Some analysts predict that the cost and hassle of switching carriers mid-contract will not be worth it. Some believe that the prediction of droves of AT&T customers switching to Verizon is way off base. Charles S. Golvin, who works for Forrester Research says, "I'm sure some AT&T customers are sufficiently frustrated to switch, but the vast majority are at least happy enough." UBS analyst John Hodulik predicts that AT&T will sell 8.8 million Apple iPhones in 2011, down from 15.6 million units sold this year. He also estimates that Verizon will sell 13.3 million iPhones next year. He breaks that figure down by saying that 2.3 million of the Verizon sales will come from AT&T customers making the switch. About 10 million will be Verizon customers switching from another platform, and the balance will be from those leaving other mobile operators.
The damage to AT&T's financials might not be as deadly as some think. The carrier is not going to go under if it loses exclusivity on the Apple iPhone. Even if 6 million customers defect, the revenue would amount to just 10% of the estimated 2011 revenue for AT&T wireless, according to UBS. That also amounts to just 4.8% of the entire company's 2011 sales.
Bloomberg Businessweek says that AT&T is not just going to be sitting back, crying about the lost revenue. The carrier plans on pushing alternatives to the Apple iPhone such as handsets loaded with the Android OS says former Verizon executive Mark Lowenstein, now a managing director of consulting firm Mobile Ecosystem. So far, of the nation's top four carriers, AT&T has embraced Android the least although it has been strongly pushing handsets using the new Windows Phone 7 OS. The jury is still out on how successful that platform will be.
And what about the other half of the the nation's top four carriers? Bloomberg says that there are no plans for either Sprint or T-Mobile to introduce their own iPhone which leads UBS analyst Hodulik to predict that Sprint could lose 650,000 customers while T-Mobile could be 950,000 customers lighter in 2011 as a result of the Verizon branded device.
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It will be funny when it does not happen.....
posted on Dec 30, 2010, 12:27 PM 8
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I actually kinda don't won't it to happen. I'm happy with the Droid family of phones available with VZW. I also think Verizon has well proved that they doesn't need the Iphone to survive. Now AT&T on the other hand would be hurt if the Big Red got the phone. I don't say that as a fanboy but as just general financial perspective.
posted on Dec 30, 2010, 12:35 PM 1
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you guys are encourageable...... so it was christmas... then it was just after christmas... then it was jan 2010, now its just before Valentines Day... you know what you could do... report REAL news. you guys are like the tabloids of the cell phone industry.
posted on Dec 30, 2010, 2:02 PM 4
Actually, that's not true. PhoneArena never reports rumors as news. They always report rumors as rumors and site exactly who said it. In this story, they are simply reporting what a new agency as said. In no way did PhoneArena say this is absolutely true and going to happen. Hell, half of the time they will begrugeonly say, "Here's yet another iPhone rumor..." which they don't HAVE to report on, but if it's a different rumor, they put it out there. Again, not reporting it as fact. PhoneScoop is a website that only reports news and news only. They've only reported on a rumor when some of the bigger organizations (like one featured in this story) went on record to say a Verizon iPhone was going to be launched in 2011. If you're looking for actual news, that's a good site. But PhoneArena will give you news, rumors, and all kinds of other tidbits of information.
posted on Dec 30, 2010, 3:06 PM 3
I still wonder why Apple would choose the slowest quarter to debut the most anticipated phone on the market: Verizon iPhone. Not because people won't buy it, but because of two things. First, a lot of people have already resigned their contracts for the holiday season, whether it is AT&T or Verizon. On Verizon's side, they will lose money for the people who exchange their phones for an iPhone if they are within their 30-day exchange/return. I know when I worked for Sprint, they said it costs the company $170 per handset that comes back and exchanged for another. And then, what about the people that can't exchange? And for the AT&T side of things, folks have that huge ETF of $325. Even for folks who resigned back in June would still pay about $250 to get out of the contract and still have to buy a new phone on top of that. I mean, no one is perfect, but it just doesn't seem like a smart move. Plus, if Apple waited until June to sell the iPhone, they'd at least give folks on AT&T a few more months to get the ETF down. But all signs point to this year being the year. I think every major paper organization has reported this as truth and newspapers aren't as likely to print something untrue as television journalists or bloggers are. A lot of those papers and wired services would have to make massive apologies for basically misinforming the public. Also, AT&T's hike in ETF could be a sign that this is the last year...but there was also a little problem of people buying iPhones with the $400 discount, selling them, and paying a $175 ETF. It was time for AT&T to update the ETF years before they actually did it. And I'm sure the heat Verizon took for upping theirs didn't help matters at all. I guess we will see. I don't think we will see the mass exodus that people are expecting if Verizon gets the iPhone. But I am also not convinced of the early timing of the Verizon iPhone's debut. Either way, I think it's good for iPhone users. Think about it, more iPhone users mean even more apps. That's what I am excited about.
posted on Dec 30, 2010, 2:59 PM 3
lol, if one of these analists actually got anything right, theyd be millionaires from betting stock futures. i seriously doubt 1 million people are going to leave tmobile to go to VZW for a phone and pay that much more. If they wanted to do that, they would have went to ATT already. Same with sprint. If anything, you might see some people leaving ATT for sprint/tmobile because theyve moved on from the iphone and want android for less.
posted on Dec 31, 2010, 7:25 AM 0
Not going to happen!!! VZW is not getting the iphone...goodness give it up already they have been saying it since 2007
posted on Dec 30, 2010, 12:55 PM 4
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I'm sticking with At&t eventhough I think Verizon offers better signals. Reason is, I use my iphone's internet a lot, and At&t's 3g internet is the fastest one right now. Also, I have an unlimited data plan with At&t which I do not want to lose. I will only switch if Verizon's iphone offers faster internet and unlimited data plan, and of course competitive rates.
posted on Dec 30, 2010, 1:03 PM 1
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Well....if the Verizon iPhone happens to be LTE, which would be stupid if it wasn't, that gives AT&T no leg to stand on anymore. I really hope AT&T gets knocked down a peg.
posted on Dec 30, 2010, 2:52 PM 1
what? Verizon does have unlimited data plans. $30 per month for unlimited data same as the iphone for AT&T. Their rates are very very similar in price. Even on non-smartphones..AT&T the fastest? Wow where are you? You must be in that one spot in your house where you actually get it! LOL
posted on Dec 30, 2010, 7:45 PM 1
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I haven't heard of verizon's unlimited data plan. Also, I was referring to at&t's 3g network being the fastest right now. Key word "3g". But if verizon does release an LTE iphone with unlimited data plan, I might jump ship and leave at&t for verizon.
posted on Dec 30, 2010, 11:05 PM 0
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i dont see why it cant happen if mexico is gettin one mexican carrier iusacell is a cdma carrier and on there website it says iphone 4 muy pronto (iphone 4coming soon) look it up if u dnt believe me . That iusacell company is cdma because they have all the same phones verizon has here in the states even if u click on the coverage map it clearly shows all the cdma evdo coverage tru out mexico no gsm coverage at all ... So yea thats why i think its possible that verizon cud get an iphone if mexico is gunna get one why not us?
posted on Dec 30, 2010, 1:09 PM 0
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@jenna_23 b/c this almighty contract that no one knows about exactly except At&t and Apple applies to the states only. Vodafone which is the parent company to Verizon Wireless has carried the iPhone 3GS for months. Not sure if they have the iP4 but the exclusivity is US-only.
posted on Dec 30, 2010, 9:40 PM 0
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Vodafone is a minority holder of VZW (45%), Verizon Communications (the phone company has 55% and is the active controlling interest, Vodafone doesn't even draw much of a dividend). To your main point though, I think you are spot on: If the Apple/AT&T contract is four years, then that would mean June 2011 (assuming both parties stick to terms). If it's a five year contract (which seems plausible to me), then we're talking 2012 at the earliest, at which point the Mayan calendar will be in full swing and VZW would only have it for six months anyway, and then the end of the world...unless there's an app to stop that... ;-P
posted on Dec 30, 2010, 11:39 PM 0
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Right after xmas, tomorrow, last week, before V-day, omg. It sounds like where i work. They dont say what year so they are right. Right after xmas 2011 pr 2020 whatever. I dont believe it anymore. Verizon is about as controlling as apple. The 2 will not get alone. Right now vz is making a killing on ipad since there are charging 3g price for a wifi ipad. But i doubt vz will get an iphone anythime soon.
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are you retarded? they sell them for the same price as everyone because apple names their price. they have a bundle thats the exact same price as the 3g at&t version, except verizons is faster and will actually get service. and the mifi lets you connect up to 4 other devices at the same time.
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The Border Security Force (BSF) has launched a mobile app to ease the process of booking tickets for tourists from all over the world for the retreat ceremony parade at the Attari-Wagah border joint check post (JCP) between India and Pakistan in Amritsar.
BSF Director General SL Thaosen launched the mobile app days after the force in December launched a website for visitors which became functional this year. “This mobile app has been developed by BSF Punjab Frontier, in order to facilitate the convenience of visitors by allowing them to book seats with their mobile phones. The app has all the features of the website attari.bsf.gov.in and contains basic information like timings of the retreat ceremony, a link for the location of the place and nearby tourist places,” said a BSF spokesperson.
On December 5, 2022, former DG Pankaj Kumar Singh launched the website attari.bsf.gov.in for the public visiting the JCP Attari for witnessing the parade. “The website ensures security at the venue and convenience for the audience, who can book their seats at the stadium arena. The website is in use and more people are booking and reserving their seats at the venue. In course of time, only those who have booked their seats through the website/app will be allowed to visit the stadium/arena at JCP Attari,” the spokesperson said.
The retreat ceremony began in 1959 and has been a daily practice since then. The ceremony starts at 3.30 pm and around 20,000 people watch it every day.

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sina science and technology news October 15th news, vice president of Google China Engineering Research Institute, said Zhang Zhiwei, the combination of search and community will be the future direction of development. Q & a system is an example of the combination of the two, although Google China will no longer operate this product. In addition, Zhang Zhiwei revealed that the number of Google China R & D team has been restored to the same level last year.
Zhang Zhiwei joined Google in 2006, responsible for technical research and community product team formation and development. Since 2010 and served as Google’s global mobile R & D program Mobile 2014, presided over the development of a new generation of mobile technology innovation.
attended the academic conference yesterday, Zhang stressed the focus on the integration of search engines and social networking trends between the complementary. Zhang Zhiwei pointed out that this model is a combination of search and community search example.
on the one hand, the community needs to understand the user through the question and answer system (such as the game is difficult to understand the real needs of the user to steal food), and further advertising matching, and ultimately the commercial value of the community. On the other hand, the classic algorithm of search engine has been developed to the bottleneck period, which needs to find the rules between the massive data in the community and realize the breakthrough of natural language.
and Sina in the scientific and technological exchanges, Zhang Zhiwei confirmed that Google China will not continue to support Google answers, although this product is only the end of July on-line test operation. However, the good news is that in the search and community combination of products, Google will launch the world within three months of several other products or upgrades. But he did not disclose further details.
for the future development of the search engine, Zhang Zhiwei agreed one or two years later, there will be a search request from the mobile phone platform for 50%, and he also stressed that the natural language processing technology put forward higher requirements.
this year, Google China has experienced a period of intensive loss of staff. At the beginning of May, Google Chinese has sent recruitment notices, from the time of the recruitment page can see, Google China vacant post of research and development about six categories, including two in Beijing and Shanghai Research Institute of R & D Manager and other leadership positions.
said Google Chinese this situation, Zhang Zhiwei said the recruitment progress smoothly, the current Google Chinese research team has basically flat with last year, filled the loss of jobs. It is reported that Google China research system will be mainly involved in the global project, in a period of time will be in the Chinese launched a new version of the input method. (Meng Hong)


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Online auto-parts market raises $30 million, from Crain’s Chicago Business.
A company that has quietly created a billion-dollar online market for body shops and parts providers has attracted a $30 million investment.
PartsTrader, which launched in Chicago in 2012, has built a platform that includes 8,000 repair shops and a similar number of suppliers—from automakers to recyclers such as LKQ. The company has 175 employees, including 70 in Chicago, where it has doubled headcount in the past year as its network expanded from five states to 48. Hiring has slowed, but the company still is adding software developers and other workers.
It works like this: Body shops go online to search for repair parts from suppliers such as Chicago-based LKQ, most of whom they already use.
“Instead of making four to seven phone calls, they can do it in one place online,” said Dale Sailer, vice president of business development.


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Baristas at Coffee By Design’s three coffeehouses in Portland announced Tuesday that they will try to form a union.
The baristas say that 89% of the retail workforce in Portland signed cards authorizing Local 327 of the Laborers’ International Union of North America to seek voluntary recognition of a union.
“Our success is Coffee By Design’s success,” barista and shift leader Lauren Gamble said in a statement issued by the group. “We’re banding together to ensure the long-term viability of our being able to continue to serve the best customers in Maine. Fairness, consistency and predictability shouldn’t be a whole lot to ask for when it comes to being able to have the tools necessary to provide our customers the experience they want and deserve.”
Coffee By Design baristas cited low wages by industry standards, uneven hours that make benefits inconsistent, and an ad-hoc disciplinary system and working conditions that are incongruent with best practices as the impetus for forming a union. They say that only by speaking with a unified voice can change take place.
“The free and fair choice to form a union shouldn’t be up for debate,” barista Valen Doe said. “With so many of us standing in solidarity for a better, more collaborative way forward, we trust that the ownership and management will see that working together is far more efficient and cost effective than the alternative.”
Jason J. Shedlock, the regional organizer and secretary for Local 327, said about 20 baristas work full- and part-time shifts at Coffee by Design’s three locations on Congress Street, Diamond Street and India Street. Coffee by Design announced on Friday that it was temporarily closing its Congress Street location because of a staff shortage.
If Coffee By Design’s owner, Mary Allen Lindemann, does not voluntarily agree to enter into collective bargaining negotiations with her staff, Shedlock said he will file a petition to hold an election with the National Labor Relations Board. That election, he estimated, could take place within three to six weeks, but he is hopeful that there will be no need to file a petition.
“I’ve been impressed with these workers. They really love their customers. They treat them as though they were family,” he said.
Coffee By Design opened its first coffeehouse in 1994 in Congress Street in the middle of what was known then as the city’s “porn district,” according to a brief history posted on the company’s website. Coffee By Design said the store helped lead to a revitalization of the neighborhood and “has led to the thriving Arts District we enjoy today.”
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“But with our new solar system, we will be able to utilize 100% of the solar power generated. Our team expects significant monetary savings in energy costs, as well as CO2 saving of 99,40 metric tonnes per year. This clean energy addition alongside our other efforts to reduce waste and our carbon footprint is part of Prostoria’s commitment to environmental consciousness as a key part of our culture.”
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Stocks cut losses
NEW YORK (CBS.MW) -- U.S. stocks spent most of Tuesday probing negative waters, but an afternoon round of buying helped mop up much of the red ink by day's end. Internet issues, in particular, charged back from the brink of another stiff setback to wipe out all their losses. "You have a tug-of-war between earnings and interest rates," said Scott Curtis, senior equity trader at Brown Brothers Harriman. "The earnings are great, but unfortunately the fears of interest rate increases are just winning out." The Dow Jones Industrial Average DJIA, +0.89% declined 52.55 points, or 0.5 percent, to 10,655.15. At one point, the index had been down 158.62 points. The Nasdaq Composite $compq descended 28.87 points, or 1.1 percent, to 2,490.11. The Standard & Poor's 500 Index SPX, +1.00% fell 1.3 percent. The Russell 2000 Index RUT, +1.19% of small-capitalization stocks sank 0.7 percent.
Bonds head back down . . .
NEW YORK (CBS.MW) -- Bond prices slumped for the third consecutive session Tuesday, with yields hovering at 21-month highs, as buyers steered clear of the market. With $37 billion worth of Treasury supply to digest this week, buyers are nowhere to be found. The 30-year bond fell 5/32 to yield $TYX 6.238 percent. The bellwether's yield closed at 21-month highs Monday and breached 6 1/4 percent yield on Tuesday, reaching a high of 6.255 percent. The 10-year , meanwhile, lost 5/32 to yield $TNX 6.144 percent. The 5-year was off 3/32 to yield 6.023 percent. The 2-year was flat to yield 5.771 percent. The discount rate on the 52-week bill was steady at 4.96 percent. In the futures pit, the September T-bond contract was off 2/32 to 113-20.
Cisco beats estiamtes on sales boom . . .
SAN JOSE, Calif. (CBS.MW) --Cisco Systems on Tuesday reported fourth-quarter earnings a penny ahead of Wall Street's expectations as a 48 percent boom in Internet-fueled sales helped the world's largest computer networking company add to a string of solid earnings. "By providing the systems that make the Internet work, Cisco is playing a major role in helping customers thrive in the explosive Internet economy," Chief Executive Officer John Chambers in a statement released after the market closed. And explosive its earnings were as the San Jose, Calif.-based Cisco " said pro forma net income totaled $727 million, or 21 cents a share. Analysts surveyed by First Call were expecting a 20-cent profit.
Net turnaround helps stocks off lows . . .
SAN FRANCISCO (CBS.MW) -- A turnaround in the bigger-cap Net names led a late-afternoon rally in the sector after several days of persistent thrashing drove stocks to levels that at least some buyers found irresistible.EBay EBAY, +1.36% jumped 9 5/8, or 12 percent, to 89 1/4, enough to recoup all of Monday's 4.4 percent loss and then some. On Tuesday, analysts came out with positive comments regarding EBay's ability to be the dominant online auction site, with huge upside potential when the holiday shopping season begins this fall.EBay shares are still some 60 percent below the all-time high hit in April.
Ameritrade buy could signal trend . . .
NEW YORK (CBS.MW) -- Discount brokerage R.J. Forbes Group was accustomed to much larger rivals sniffing around, seeking to beef up their account rolls via acquisitions. But Kenneth Kraska, president of the 12-year-old Melville, N.Y., brokerage, held fast. He sought to court online investors with forward-looking services such as wireless trading capability. No more. R.J. Forbes was sold this week to Accutrade, a subsidiary of Ameritrade AMTD, +2.62%. The sale didn't merit much attention, yet some industry executives say it could signal more deals in the industry.
Government, Microsoft make their cases . . .
WASHINGTON (CBS.MW) -- The landmark Microsoft antitrust trial moved another small step forward Tuesday, with government and company lawyers filing massive documents outlining what they believe they proved during the testimony phase of the case. Not surprisingly, government lawyers maintained that they have proven Microsoft engaged in "a broad pattern of unlawful conduct" in a successful effort to thwart "emerging threats to its powerful and well-entrenched operating system monopoly." In its proposed findings of fact, the government asserted that Microsoft has inflicted substantial consumer harm and will continue to do so unless it's stopped.
GM unveils e-commerce strategy . . .
DETROIT (CBS.MW) -- General Motors said Tuesday it's gearing up its Internet operations by forming a new Internet unit dubbed E-GM group with electronic malls and other services aimed at stoking sales. "We want to put a bear-hug on e-commerce," said G. Richard Wagoner, Jr., president and chief operating officer of General Motors GM, +2.14%. The new business group will put a range of GM products and services "closer to customers" by using electronic malls that deliver real-time, interactive and customized relationships.
Lucent to buy International Network . . .
NEW YORK (CBS.MW) -- Lucent Technologies confirmed Tuesday it will buy International Network Services for $3.7 billion, yet another move to shore up its ability to advise and help corporations build high-speed data and Internet networks. Under the agreement, Lucent will exchange 0.8473 shares for each share of INS, valuing the computer networking consultancy at $54 a share, or a 14 percent premium, based on Monday's closing prices.
Qwest unveils new long-distance plan . . .
NEW YORK (CBS.MW) -- Just a day after MCI WorldCom unveiled a new cut-rate long-distance consumer plan, hard-charging Qwest Communications, the nation's fourth largest long-distance carrier, trumpeted its own special deal.Qwest on Tuesday said it will offer free, unlimited dial-up Internet access to consumers who choose a special long-distance plan. Under the plan, consumers would pay $24.95 a month for 250 minutes of state-to-state long-distance calls and 10 cents a minute thereafter.
Razorfish to buy I-Cube for $677 million . . .
NEW YORK (CBS.MW) -- Digital communications firm Razorfish said Tuesday it's buying Cambridge, Mass.-based e-business service specialist I-Cube in a deal valued at $677 million. Razorfish razf will exchange one share of I-Cube icub for 0.875 shares of Razorfish. The deal values I-Cube at $24.72 per share, a 16 percent premium over its closing price on Monday.
Wal-Mart profits advance 21% . . .
BENTONVILLE, Ark. (CBS.MW) -- Retail juggernaut Wal-Mart Stores posted a 21 percent gain in profits in the second quarter, as the company's low prices and expanded offering of groceries drew consumers into its stores. The world's largest retailer, based in Bentonville, Ark., said it earned $1.25 billion, or 28 cents a share, up from $1.03 billion, or 23 cents, a year ago. That met the consensus estimate of analysts surveyed by First Call Corp. Net results included a 3-cent a share charge related to a legal settlement. Sales, meanwhile, advanced 15 percent to $38.5 billion from $33.5 billion.
Aluminum merger could form world's largest producer . . .
ZURICH (CBS.MW) -- In a move which could lead to the creation of the first three-way intercontinental merger, Switzerland's largest aluminum maker confirmed Tuesday it's in advanced merger talks with Alcan Aluminium of Canada AL, +1.65% and Pechiney SA of France. The three-way merger would form the world's biggest aluminum company at a time when most commodity companies have suffered profit pressure because of falling prices.
Around the Web . . .
The EBays EBAY, +1.36% of the world convinced many investors that they needed an IPO allocation of a hot Internet stock or they might as well throw in the towel, since the thing would rocket ever higher, enriching only others. Not necessarily, notes BusinessWeek Online. Many perfectly good stocks stumble, some falling as low as their initial offering price. Or lower. Ryan Jacob, formerly of the high-flying Internet Fund and soon to launch his own mutual fund, prospered in 1998 by picking up deep-discounted shares of DoubleClick dclk, Exodus exds and GeoCities before its sale to Yahoo. In a downdraft, the market tends to be merciless toward second- and third-tier companies, but those companies fare best when recoveries come, says Jacob. "They are clearly riskier, but the upside is much greater." So where do you fund potentially hot Net stocks trading at or near their initial offering prices? Well, one needn't necessaily look farther than Tuesday IPOs HotJobs.com hotj and U.S. Interactive usit.
New Web site has instant appeal . . .
SAN FRANCISCO (CBS.MW) -- How often does a freshly scrubbed Web site cross your path? Once a day? An hour? A minute? They're a dime a dozen. Web-design factories are turning them out by the hundreds each day. Venture capitalists are still fighting for the right to capitalize (on) them. Still, most new Web sites must pass one test. I call it test of instant appeal. The first time you see the latest www.something.com, do you l-o-v-e it? Or shrug your shoulders? Instant appeal. Not many new Web sites have it. Design. Functionality. Ease of use. The perfect fit for the cynical Web browser.
Heat is on -- and so's that rate hike . . .
NEW YORK (CBS.MW) -- If you're hoping that the upcoming inflation numbers will be benign enough to dissuade the Federal Reserve from raising interest rates later this month, well, forget about it. This summer?s Midwest heat and Northeast drought (along with production cutbacks by the oil-producing countries) have combined to boost food and energy prices on the farm and at the well head. Even now, you're probably already paying higher prices in food stores and at gasoline stations around the country. Naturally, these higher tags will also show up in the two major gauges of inflation, due to be released over the next few days.
Insurance stock for high-growth fans . . .
NEW YORK (CBS.MW) -- The past few months have taught investors that higher-growth companies and companies with unique products or concepts can get overpriced. This can occur even as a company appears to be on the brink of accelerating earnings. Following a spectacular advance, many Internet and technology stocks are now in the midst of large corrections. This does not mean they are no longer good companies. And they're not going out of business. Instead, the marketplace is now pricing them much closer to realistic values.
Taking car stocks off cruise control . . .
NEW YORK (CBS.MW) -- Motown companies are revving up their sales to what industry insiders predict will be a new all-time high this year. Consumers are expected to buy more than 16.5 million cars and light trucks by the end of 1999, breaking the record of 16.03 milllion set in 1986, according to The National Automobile Dealers Association. But with little room to grow, that success could turn car stocks into clunkers, according to John Casesa,automobile analyst at Merrill Lynch. He talked with CBS MarketWatch's Kristen Gerencher about the lessons of labor relations, the advent of new fuel cell models, and which parts and supply companies are poised to be the next engines of growth.
Instant messaging has big potential . . .
NEW YORK (AP) -- Why would two respectable businesses repeatedly snipe over something they give away, brings in little or no revenue, and got its start as a tool for idle gossip? When it comes to instant messaging services, Microsoft Corp. MSFT, +1.45% and America Online Inc. AOL, +0.88% believe they have sound reasons to duke it out. Instant messaging offers Internet users the ability to exchange notes that immediately pop up on the recipient's computer screen. AOL and Microsoft both believe they have tapped a fast-growing Internet arena that will become as essential to users as e-mail, the older cousin to instant messaging.


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The $69 billion invested in Mobile Internet in 2015 was extraordinary, peaking in Q3 at $21B before dropping back to $16B in Q4. Mobile travel/transport and mCommerce took around 2/3 of all investment, with billions in lifestyle, food/drink and advertising/marketing.
As today’s CMO focuses on customer experience, the financial benefits of agency consolidation and territoriality are outweighed by the need for collaboration and agility. Agencies need to become business experts, not just marketing experts.
Across all hospitals, 30% of the respondents said they were comfortable with cloud in 2014, while an additional 41.5% respondents said they were more comfortable with cloud in 2015 than they were in 2014. Barriers to cloud adoption, primarily comfort levels with security and compliance, are clearly coming down.
More than 8,500 new TV and SVOD program concepts were launched in 2015 in the 44 countries. More than half of these new programs are original and local creations. Series spearhead the new programming figures (40% ) followed by factual programs – magazines, documentaries (37%), and entertainment programs (23%).
Source: Eurodata TV Worldwide
Now all U.S. mobile service providers are improving their profit margins by steering customers to unsubsidized smartphone purchases, resulting in higher equipment revenue and lower subsidy expenses.
The speed of current breakthroughs has no historical precedent. When compared with previous industrial revolutions, the Fourth is evolving at an exponential rather than a linear pace. Moreover, it is disrupting almost every industry in every country.
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A number of retailers are hoping to learn more about their customers, by encouraging them to pay for items with their mobile phones.
According to businessinsider.com, Tesco and French retailers Auchan are two of the companies investing in digital wallet apps. In order to persuade customers to use their mobiles instead of their cash or card, the retailers will reward users with discounts and rewards. Each time a customer buys something with their phone, they’ll automatically be given loyalty points. Other special features will also be offered, such as saved shopping lists.
By introducing this new payment method, retailers will be able to find out more about their customers’ shopping habits. They will then be able to target their advertising better, reports itpro.co.uk.
It’s not just high street retailers which are experimenting with the tech though – Paypal also plans to implement mobile payments. Moreover, many banks, card companies and tech firms already offer such services.
Research firm Gartner believes the global mobile payments market will reach $721 billion (£435 billion) by 2017, with more than 450 million users worldwide.
Sophie Albizua, co-founder of retail consultancy eNova Partnership, says many stores are already making way for mobile payments.
“People spent the last five to ten years fine-tuning their websites,” she explains. “Now they have time to focus on something else.”


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German social TV service Couchfunk will enable its users in future not only to chat about the TV programmes on their smartphones, tablets and laptops, but also to directly watch live TV channels on their mobile devices.
For the new feature, the Couchfunk app which 1.2 million users have already downloaded will be expanded by OTT live-streaming. The additional feature for the app which runs on iOS, Android and Windows operating systems will be supplied by Swiss service provider Swisscom Broadcast.
“Users expect a coherent offering and easy access to a broad variety of content – anytime and anywhere. A personal, interactive TV experience is in demand,” said Oliver Anthamatten, head of strategic projects & and board member of Swisscom Broadcast.
The TV function will offer personalised recommendations of linear TV shows, on-demand programmes and online content. Swisscom Broadcast will provide the full chain of services from content right clearance, reception and processing of the TV signals to internet streaming.
“We currently record around 200,000 mobile app users per month. With the integration of live-TV, we expect strongly growing usage figures,” said Frank Barth, co-founder of Couchfunk.
With Swisscom TV Air, Swisscom already operates one of Switzerland’s largest online TV platforms.


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First Bank of Nigeria Limited, one of Nigeria’s premier and leading financial services provider recently launched a new product. The bank recently introduced its Verve Global Card. First Bank introduced the Verve Global Card in conjunction with Verve International (Interswitch Group) and Discover Financial Services. They all introduced the new product at Times Square New York City.
About the Verve Global Card Introduction Event
The event held at Times Square New York City was heavily attended. Many of the attendees were excited to learn more about the card. In attendance at the event were FirstBank’s Deputy Managing Director, Gbenga Shobo. The Group’s Executive, eBusiness & Retail Products, Chuma Ezirim and Head, Card & Messaging Business, Folasade Femi-Lawal was also in attendance for First Bank.
Interswitch Group’s Founder/GMD, Mitchell Elegbe and Divisional CEO, Verve, Mike Ogbalu were also in attendance. Discover Financial Services’ Senior Vice President, Payment Services, Joseph Hurley and Executive Vice President, Payment Services, Diane Offereins also attended the event.
First Bank Nigeria Introduces Verve Global Card
The Verve Global Card is a new entry to the array of amazing card products offered by FirstBank to its customers. The FirstBank Verve Global Card is an enhancement to the existing Verve Debit card. It has the exclusive capacity for domestic and crosses border transactions across all channels. Users who own this card can link their Savings & Current accounts. The card has a “Safetoken” for extra protection for web-based transactions.
First Bank Speaks on the Verve Global Card
Deputy Managing Director, First Bank of Nigeria Limited, Gbenga Shobo spoke about the card. He talked about how Verve International and his bank is pleased to launch the card. He talked about how the launch of the card reinforces their commitment to putting their customers first with innovative and state of the art financial products and services. These products and services promote seamless transactions regardless of where they are across the globe. He also employed every FirstBank customer and the general public to visit the nearest FirstBank branch and request for the card to enjoy seamless cashless transactions around the globe.


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JAIPUR: Union cabinet minister for parliamentary affairs and chemicals & fertilizers, Anant Kumar on January 24, 2017 announced soon generic medicines will be available in Annapurna Bhandars in the state to benefit the below poverty line ( BPL) category and people living in rural areas.
Addressing the gathering at Jhalawar, Kumar said, under the Prime Minister Jan Aushadhi Yojna, the Centre will soon sign a memorandum of understanding ( MoU) with the state government. Once the MoU is signed, the Centre will provide Rs 2.5 lakh to the each Annapurna Bhandar and 600 essential generic medicines will be available for beneficiaries, he said.
Union minister also announced to set up a plant of single superphosphate in Chittorgarh district. He said that the Centre is ready to allocate a forensic centre to the state to provide chemicals to factories timely. For this , he promised to give assistance of Rs 100 crore .


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2 Forbes Top 25 World’s Most Valuable Sports Franchises 2020, Dallas Cowboys NFL $5B 2.player Abby Wambach initially replied with a straight face, Did something happen today?Also according to NSGA, running shoe sales totaled $3 billion in 2013, up 31% since 2009, and running apparel sales totaled $1 billion in 2013, up 13% since 2009.UFC signed its second major partnership in a week, naming Modelo Especial as its official beer and malt beverage in the U.S.New York Knicks NBA $4B 4.
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The Shutdown Could Ruin Holiday Shopping
Byon October 10, 2013
It's going to be a rough holiday shopping season. At least, that'll be the case if the shutdown continues, according to the National Retail Federation. The group, which recently penned a letter calling for an immediate end to the political stalemate, says that everything from hiring workers to importing merchandise could be affected by furloughs and unavailable government systems.
This comes, again, right before the kickoff of the holiday season, a period when the retail industry brings in about one-fifth of its annual revenue. Which means that the $600 billion in projected sales on which so many of your favorite brands and stores have hinged their hopes? It might not happen if the government doesn't get its act together.
Now, we know the possibility of not being able to buy new stuff may strike you as something of a minor concern, what with people out of work and underprivileged seniors and kids not getting meals and all the other terrible things the shutdown has precipitated. But remember: 42 million Americans work in retail and related fields. If we don't or can't shop, whether due to flagging consumer confidence, a lack of necessary employees, or product simply not making it to stores' shelves, they're pretty much screwed.
Here's hoping Washington finds its way around this issue as soon as possible. In the meantime: Go buy something.
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The pub chain said the move also takes into account recent concerns over the misuse of personal data and the addictive nature of social media.
Tim Martin, chairman of Wetherspoon, said: “We are going against conventional wisdom that these platforms are a vital component of a successful business.
“I don’t believe that closing these accounts will affect our business whatsoever, and this is the overwhelming view of our pub managers.
“It’s becoming increasingly obvious that people spend too much time on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook, and struggle to control the compulsion.
“We will still be as vocal as ever through our Wetherspoon News magazine, as well as keeping the press updated at all times.
“We will also be maintaining our website and the Wetherspoon app and encourage customers to get in touch with us via our website or by speaking with the manager at their local pub.”
Wetherspoon has more than 44,000 followers on Twitter and more than 100,000 on Facebook.
Its most popular posts have received more than 500,000 views.
Mr Martin took the decision following recent publicity over the use of social media to criticise MPs and others, especially those from religious or ethnic minorities.
While there was no specific case that angered the Wetherspoon boss, he said he became increasingly concerned after reading reports of MPs being targeted for online abuse.
Mr Martin previously claimed food prices would fall after Britain leaves the European Union.
He also said Britain’s future success post-Brexit will rely on immigration, which he said was a “good thing” for the country.
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EPS and revs in the same period last year were $0.27 and $83.6 million, respectively.
Gross margin expanded 40 basis points in the quarter to 51.8 percent.
3D printers and other products revenue for the second quarter of 2013 more than doubled to $54.2 million primarily on higher professional printer units. Print materials revenue grew $3.1 million over the 2012 quarter to $29.3 million and services revenue rose $6.0 million from 2012 to $37.3 million. Healthcare revenue grew 55% and contributed $18.9 million to our total revenue.
We believe that our effective advanced manufacturing and consumer growth initiatives are fueling our growth,commented CEO Avi Reichental.
We are experiencing heavy demand for our advanced manufacturing and consumer solutions and expect to continue to benefit from accelerated adoption of our products and services that is driven by our customers' robust R&D and manufacturing spending worldwide.
3D Systems reaffirmed FY2013 guidance, which currently expects adjusted EPS of $1.05 to $1.20.
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The index ISM uses to measure non-manufacturing growth—known as the NMI–headed up 1.8% to 58.6 (a reading above 50 indicates growth) in May. The May NMI is 0.9% ahead of the 12-month average of 58.6.
In a move that may augur a new global strategy for third party logistics (3PLs) parties, CEVA Global Logistics, LLC (CEVA) and IMS Worldwide, Inc. (IMSW) recently announced that they have entered into a Strategic Alliance to offer the benefits of Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) services to customers in the United States.
Entitled “Fleet Mode,” Uber said in a blog posting that this tool, which is part of the Uber Freight app, allows “carriers and their dispatchers to find, book, and reassign the best loads for their team.” Uber Freight News
Managing freight costs in 2018 is shaping up to be a very challenging proposition. The rapid rise in freight costs are finally causing CEOs to pay attention to transportation and logistics issues. And the increased attention means that transportation and supply chain professionals are finding themselves under the microscope.
The report indicated that total container volumes across the six ports increased by 12.1%, or 414,000 TEU (Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units) from February to March, the most recent month for which data is available, for a total of 3.84 million TEU, which it said would translate into a 4.6% annual increase. Ports traffic Northern Europe, Port…Details
Through the first 21 weeks of 2018, U.S. rail carloads are up 1.2% annually at 5,414,483, and intermodal containers and trailers are up 5.9% at 5,736,006. Intermodal Carload Volumes 2018, Intermodal Report by Association of American Railroad AAR
ISM said that PMI, the report’s key metric, increased 1.4% in May to 58.7 (a reading of 50 or higher indicates growth). This marks the 21st consecutive month of PMI growth, with the overall economy now having grown for 109 straight months. The May PMI reading is 1.1% even with the 12-month average of 58.7.
The investment comes in the form of roughly $90 million, which, XPO said, will go towards 770 new tractors over the course of the remainder of 2018, during which time the units will be integrated into the XPO LTL fleet. These tractors will both replace, and add to, the existing fleet, with the current total…Details
In its report, entitled “ Breaking Ground: Market Rents Justify New Warehouse Development,” CBRE said it analyzed the gap between pro forma rents in ten United States markets, which it defines as the rental rates that developers can reasonably expect to obtain on newly built warehouses, as well as breakeven rents, which it defines as…Details
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Newport Beach, California – May 2012 Go Rentals, an elite car rentals services company specializing in the private jet industry, has promoted and hired new team members – at the Corporate Office, Newport Beach, California, and in Vail, Colorado.
Maritzabel Ruiz has been promoted from FBO Relations Manager in Palm Springs, California, where she opened a new office at Thermal Airport Tradition Aviation to the Director of Business Development in Las Vegas. In her new role, while overseeing Palm Springs and Thermal, she’ll oversee and expand the company’s operation at Atlantic Aviation at Las Vegas Airport. Her background in marketing to hotels, country clubs, convention centers and entertainment groups will serve her well in Las Vegas where she’ll also work with athletes, casinos, resorts, entertainers and other VIPs.
Jill Eberly, previously at Rocky Mt Vacation Rentals, has recently been hired as the new Manager at the Vail, Colorado, office for Go Rentals. Her background in sales and hospitality give her a unique blend of guest service and business acumen that Go Rentals seeks in all of its new hires.
“We hire the best people and really foster an environment for going above and beyond by creating as many opportunities for one-on-one, customized interactions as possible,” says company CEO, Kaye Gitibin. “We’re looking forward to adding to our Go Rentals family this year at various locations.”
Go Rentals is an elite car rental service company, with special emphasis on service. The company is also the only one specializing in the private jet industry since 1995. Still a family-owned and operated business, Go Rentals has locations in Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada and Texas, and service to over 45 airports and various fine hotels and resorts. Further information about Go Rentals is available online at GoRentals.com.
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Since opening in December 2018, Crossroads Collective—a.k.a. one of the city’s first food halls, located in the former Oriental Drugs space on the East Side—has been great. Walk inside and you’re greeted with various micro-restaurants: Heaven’s Table BBQ, Falafel Guys, Raw Bar (seafood), Frida (soup and sandwiches), Beerline Café (veggie and vegan crepes), Egg & Flour Pasta Bar, and Scratch Scoop Shop (ice cream). Plus, there’s a nifty secret bar in the back alley! Fun!
Oh, and now it’s getting a SmallPie and Pilcrow Coffee. Super fun! Here’s a press release:
SmallPie joins Crossroads Collective, Pilcrow Coffee now served
Pie INC’s SmallPie, sister café to Honeypie Café, Honeypie Bakeshop, and Palomino, to join Crossroads Collective.
A slice of Bay View is coming to the East Side in the next couple weeks as SmallPie adds a new location within Crossroads Collective. SmallPie is part of the beloved Bay View PIE Inc team, which includes sister cafes Honeypie and Palomino as well as baking kitchen, the Honeypie Bakeshop. “We are very excited to have the opportunity to bring our pies up to the East Side,” says managing partner Valeri Lucks. “We are looking forward to being a part of the neighborhood.”
SmallPie’s signature items are their savory and sweet made-from-scratch hand pies, with buttery, flaky crusts surrounding seasonal meat and veggie fillings. Also on the menu are daily flavors of handmade bagels, quiche, sliced pie and pastries. The addition further rounds out Crossroads’ breakfast and brunch offerings and introduces the well-known and sought-out dessert pies and sweets to the North Avenue neighborhood.
Crossroads has slowly been introducing more mid-day food items to its food selections, making it a new destination for Milwaukee’s favorite pastime, brunch. “SmallPie is a perfect companion to our new menu of Pilcrow Coffee beverages now being offered at The Pharmacy,” said Gina Gruenewald, manager of Crossroads.
Partnership with Pilcrow Coffee, full café service at The Pharmacy bar
Crossroads has also formed a partnership with Pilcrow Coffee and will now offer a full coffee and espresso bar at The Pharmacy using Pilcrow’s beans and cold brew coffee. Pilcrow’s award-winning Cold Brew Nitro and Sweet & Creamy have already been summer hits at the Collective, and now with espresso, drip coffee, lattes and caffeinated cocktails on the menu, the aptly-named bar, The Pharmacy, has beverage options for whatever ails you.
“What excites us at Pilcrow Coffee,” says owner Ryan Hoban, “is bringing our coffee to the East Side of Milwaukee in such a rad concept and adding to the rich fabric already curated at Crossroads.”


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Samsung updated its earnings guidance for the quarter ending in June Friday. And the South Korean electronics conglomerate that seems to be competing with absolutely everyone, everywhere is killing it.
Driven by surging smartphone sales, Samsung estimated its operating profit will jump 79 percent to 6.7 trillion won -- or $5.9 billion -- on sales of 47 trillion won -- or $41.2 billion.
Those results come as Samsung is rolling out its new flagship, the Samsung Galaxy S III, a phone that has received strong marks from reviewers around the world.
But while the Galaxy is Samsung’s best known product, Samsung builds everything from memory chips and mobile processors to television sets and personal computers.
That has leaders at better-known companies across a range of technology segments quietly naming Samsung as their biggest competitor.
For example Samsung is both a key supplier -- and competitor -- for Apple. It builds Apple’s mobile processors at its fabs.
Its personal computer business is one of Intel’s biggest customers, even as it competes with Intel and others in the memory business.


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LUU should ban unethical companies during Freshers' Week
Passed: November 2018 (19th)
What do you want/Why do you want it?
During this year’s Freshers Week I walked onto campus to see an Amazon Prime stand outside Clothworkers North. Given their tax, labour and manufacturing policies, I was shocked to see such a company on a campus that I have grown to love over the past eight years. After discussion with other students and colleagues, I decided that the problem was not with Amazon specifically yet with the lack of regulation by the LUU of these types of companies.
Tobacco manufacturers, gambling organisations, arms companies and sex industries are already banned from appearing on campus during Freshers Week by the LUU under the Working with External Organisations Policy. I am proposing to expand this policy to include companies that regularly flout ethical standards. In doing so, I am drawing attention not to the products or services they sell yet to how these products or services are produced.
The most robust and defensible index that judges the ‘ethical’ nature of business is the Ethical Consumer. Since 1989, they have been compiling information on the practices of companies in relation to human rights, tax policies, environmental impact and so on. Each year they produce a list of the five least ethical companies, with an ‘ethics’ score marked out of 20. I propose that any company named on this list should not be allowed onto campus during Freshers Week - currently that would include Amazon (0/20), ASDA Walmart (0/20), Nestle (2/20), Tesco (1/20) and Coca Cola (2/20).
Whilst this system is more complicated than blanket bans on specific industries, it incentivises companies to improve rather than rejecting them outright. If a company can lift itself out of the bottom five, it can come onto campus. Until then, the LUU is saying loud and clear: we are prepared to take a stand against unethical companies and push for their reform.
Expires: November 2021 (19th)
Submitted By: Brendan Lawson
Officer: Union Affairs
Area of Work: Campaigns
July 2020: Planning for Freshers 2020 underway - likely to have more of a focus on digital engagement and outreach but this policy remains in place.
October 2019: Freshers' Fair 2019 used this policy, and we will assess again in 2020 and update the list of companies if we need to.
June 2019: Success, the External Organisations Policy has been updated!
April 2019: Political Engagement Team meeting with Commercial/Marketing Teams to discuss, part of wider work on LUU's External Organisations Policy.


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EU welcomes Google’s move to halve IP retention period
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BRUSSELS — European Union officials in Brussels on Wednesday said Google’s decision to halve the amount of time it stores internet users’ personal data is "a good step in the right direction".
The search engine giant announced this week that it would be storing unique PC addresses, known as Internet Protocol (IP) numbers, for nine months rather than 18.
The move comes on the back of growing pressure from the EU, which is seeking to protect its citizen’s privacy and would like internet search engines to retain users’ personal data for a maximum of six months.
The EU’s top justice official, Commissioner Jacques Barrot, in a statement called Google’s decision a "move towards compliance with European privacy principles and EU data protection laws".
Google says it uses and stores IP addresses and search queries to improve its services.
Privacy advocates argue that such information could be misused.
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Ralphs is looking to add 400 employees to its Southern California grocery stores.
All stores will be holding hiring events from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. Jobs include part-time positions in the deli, bakery and front-end departments.
Job seekers should apply online at jobs.ralphs.com and visit a nearby Ralphs on Saturday for an in-person interview.
Ralphs has closed a handful of Orange County stores in recent years, including sites in Santa Ana, Tustin and Anaheim that shuttered in 2015.
Ralphs has 40 local stores and five Food 4 Less locations. In 2006, the company operated 51 Ralphs locations and eight Food 4 Less locations in Orange County.
Ralphs parent company, Kroger announced Tuesday it was looking to add 14,000 people to its nationwide workforce. Over the last eight years the company has created more than 74,000 jobs.
Craig Rosenblum, a grocery analyst and partner at Willard Bishop, said Kroger has been doing well in recent years.
“They are converting formats and focusing on more home delivery and e-commerce,” he said. “The business is doing really well.”
The company also recently launched Main & Vine, a new concept that focuses on local, fresh food, which also has done well, Rosenblum said.
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LAS VEGAS, March 16, 2020 (Newswire.com) - BC.Game announced a multi-tier VIP membership with gifts, features and cryptocurrency incentives for those who are club members.
The prizes named on the website range from modest to lavish. The highest ranks are offered expensive trips, cruises and gifts.
The VIP Club announcement was made shortly after the company announced that it had higher winning odds on certain games than other similar sites.
BC.Game is a multi-currency blockchain gaming platform that operates its own node on the Bitcoin Lightning Network. The Lightning Network allows for instant Bitcoin deposits and withdraws that would otherwise require an unpredictable amount of time, based on the fluctuations of the blockchain. BC.Game has been in operation for two years and makes an effort to continuously improve and scale its platform to best suit the needs and wants of the user base.


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In it, the CEO rallied employees to work hard to hit the company's aggressive vehicle production and delivery goals for the second quarter.
It is typical for Tesla execs, and Musk, to push employees to work long hours to hit quarterly goals, with extra production and delivery work piling up toward the end of a quarter.
In its first-quarter 2019 update to shareholders, Tesla said:
"We believe we will deliver between 90,000 and 100,000 vehicles in Q2. Although it is possible to deliver a higher number of vehicles, we believe it is important to begin unwinding the 'wave' approach to vehicle deliveries, where overseas cars have been made in the first half of the quarter and North American cars have been made in the second half. This puts extreme stress on Tesla, negatively affects our working capital needs and adds to our cost structure."
Earlier this month, Musk was prompting people to buy Tesla vehicles, with a Twitter post reminding them that "US federal tax drops by $1875 for any Tesla delivered after June 30."
Here's what Musk wrote in the email sent Tuesday, obtained and transcribed by CNBC. Bloomberg first reported on the email.
From: Elon Musk
Date: June 25, 2019
As you may have noticed, there is a lot of speculation regarding the vehicle deliveries this quarter. The reality is that we are on track to set an all-time record, but it will be very close. However, if we go all out, we can definitely do it!
We already have enough vehicle orders to set a record, but the right cars are not yet all in the right locations. Logistics and final delivery are extremely important, as well as finding demand for vehicle variants that are available locally, but can't reach people who ordered that variant before end of quarter.
I have great faith in you. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help.
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Gamers who transact in virtual currencies as part of a video game do not have to report the transactions on a tax return if the currencies do not leave the game environment, the IRS made clear in a statement released on its website Feb. 14.
The clarification relates to whether, or when, a currency used in a video game should be considered “convertible,” meaning able to be converted into real currency. The Service’s current guidance on virtual currencies applies only to currencies that are convertible, a typical example being bitcoin.
The clarification came two days after the IRS made an unannounced deletion of language from its website about video game currencies.
The Feb. 14 statement reads in full:
The IRS recognizes that the language on our page [about virtual currencies] potentially caused concern for some taxpayers. We have changed the language in order to lessen any confusion. Transacting in virtual currencies as part of a game that do not leave the game environment (virtual currencies that are not convertible) would not require a taxpayer to indicate this on their tax return.
Before the Feb. 12 website edit, the Service’s “Virtual Currencies” webpage said that examples of a convertible virtual currency include “Bitcoin, Ether, Roblox, and V-bucks.” Roblox is an online video game platform, and V-bucks is an in-game currency used in the game Fortnite.
The same webpage now lists bitcoin as the sole example of a convertible virtual currency.
Taxation of virtual currency transactions
The IRS treats virtual currencies such as bitcoin as property, rather than as currency, and says that general tax principles applicable to property transactions apply to transactions using virtual currency. In a set of frequently asked questions, the IRS notes that its current guidance about the taxation of virtual currency transactions relates only to virtual currencies that are convertible.
Some virtual currencies are convertible, which means that they have an equivalent value in real currency or act as a substitute for real currency. The IRS uses the term “virtual currency” in these FAQs to describe the various types of convertible virtual currency that are used as a medium of exchange, such as digital currency and cryptocurrency [from FAQ 1].
The IRS recently revised Form 1040, Schedule 1, which now asks taxpayers “did you receive, sell, send, exchange, or otherwise acquire any financial interest in any virtual currency?” As noted above, the IRS’s Feb. 14 statement clarifies that transacting in virtual currencies as part of a game that do not leave the game environment “would not require a taxpayer to indicate this on their tax return.”
— Dave Strausfeld, J.D. (firstname.lastname@example.org) is a JofA senior editor.


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Schneiderman: "Companies must thoroughly test their consumer electronics for security vulnerabilities in order to ensure that New Yorkers’ personal information is properly protected."
New York, NY - September 7, 2017 - Attorney General Schneiderman today announced that New York has joined with 31 other states in a settlement with technology company Lenovo (United States) Inc. to resolve allegations that the company violated state consumer protection laws by pre-installing software on laptop computers sold to New York consumers that made consumers' personal information vulnerable to hackers.
“Companies must thoroughly test their consumer electronics for security vulnerabilities in order to ensure that New Yorkers’ personal information is properly protected,” said Attorney General Schneiderman. “No consumer should have to worry that a software glitch will make them vulnerable to hackers, and this settlement will reform Lenovo’s policies and procedures to prevent this breakdown from occurring in the future.”
In August 2014, North Carolina-based Lenovo began selling certain laptop computers that contained pre-installed ad software called VisualDiscovery, which was created by the company Superfish, Inc. VisualDiscovery operated as a shopping assistant by delivering pop-up ads to consumers of similar looking products sold by Superfish retail partners whenever a customer's mouse hovered over the image of a product on a shopping Web site.
VisualDiscovery operated by acting as a local proxy, or “man in the middle,” that stood between the consumer's browser and all internet web sites that the user visited, including sites using encryption. This technique allowed the software to see all of a user's sensitive personal information that was transmitted on the internet. Consumer information, including sensitive communications with encrypted web sites, would be collected and transmitted to Superfish, the states allege.
Visual Discovery created a security vulnerability that made consumers' information susceptible to hackers in certain situations. The states allege that Lenovo's failure to disclose the presence of VisualDiscovery on its computers, its failure to warn consumers that the software created a security vulnerability and its inadequate opt-out procedure violated state consumer protection laws.
Lenovo stopped shipping laptops with VisualDiscovery preinstalled in February 2015, though the states allege that some laptops with the software were still being sold by various retail outlets as late as June 2015.
New York will receive $154,544 from the settlement funds.
In addition to the monetary payment, the settlement requires Lenovo to change its consumer disclosures about pre-installed advertising software, to require a consumer's affirmative consent to using the software on their device, and to provide a reasonable and effective means for consumers to opt-out, disable or remove the software.
Lenovo is also required to implement and maintain a software security compliance program and must obtain initial and biennial assessments for the next 20 years from a qualified, independent, third-party professional that certifies the effectiveness and compliance with the security compliance program.
The settlement now must be approved in New York State Supreme Court.
New York was represented by Bureau of Internet and Technology Deputy Bureau Chief Clark Russell under the supervision of Bureau Chief Kathleen McGee. The Bureau of Internet and Technology is overseen by Executive Deputy Attorney General for Economic Justice Manisha M. Sheth.


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Symbio plans to produce 50,000 fuel cells per year by 2025.
The new subsidy shall be offered to private EV manufacturers in UP on a first come, first serve basis
The first such showroom may be set up in Delhi-NCR
The investment comes at a valuation of Rs 6,020 crore.
Xiaomi has already concluded the winter testing for its electric car and is ahead on its production schedule.
Foxconn chairman recently visited India to extend business ties in the country.


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Microsoft Confirms Death of Xbox Special Forces Division
Morito, Izawa and San Roku Maru are no more.
The special campaign page for the Xbox Special Forces Division went missing some time back, causing some to speculate that the three members of the Microsoft promotional team had been restructured. Today, Microsoft confirmed that the Xbox Special Forces Division is no more.
Microsoft began the Xbox Special Forces Division campaign in January 2010 to promote upcoming Xbox 360 software. The campaign features three characters, Morito, Izawa and San Roku Maru (the one with the big X for a head), discussing their attempts at securing major titles for Xbox 360. Microsoft released Xbox Special Forces Division commercial spots for games like Final Fantasy XIII and Monster Hunter Frontier Online, and even used the three characters as spokespersons at events.
In a Tweet earlier today at the official Xbox_JP Twitter, Microsoft confirmed that the promotion campaign came to a close at the end of last year. The Tweet was in response to a follower who'd asked what had happened to the three characters.
Here's the Xbox Special Forces Division in one of their final acts, promoting then Xbox 360 exclusive Idolmaster 2.


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Gibson To Celebrate Expansion Of Montana Acoustic Facility With Official Groundbreaking Ceremony Next Week
February 27, 2021, a month ago
For 127 years, Gibson has shaped sound across generations and genres of music, becoming one of the most relevant, played, and loved guitar brands around the world.
The company is opening the doors of Gibson’s Acoustic facility in Bozeman, Montana (1894 Orville Way, 59715). It will have a one-hour groundbreaking ceremony to celebrate the announcement of the new expansion, which will effectively double the size of the Gibson Acoustic facility. Gibson is also building a Custom Shop in Bozeman that will celebrate the history and legendary quality of the company's handcrafted acoustic guitars.
The groundbreaking ceremony will take place on Wednesday, March 3rd at 1:00pm local time.
Gibson has issued the followng statement:
"Gibson is in major investment/expansion mode and prioritizing our acoustic facility and its artisans who create our intricate new acoustic guitar collections. The expansion of the Gibson Acoustic facility will lead to new job opportunities and recruitment of top talent on both the local and national level."
Watch the new Gibson 2021 video from CEO James “JC” Curleigh below.
Gibson recently announced a new partnership with Dave Mustaine, the legendary guitarist, vocalist, songwriter, and Grammy-winning founder and leader of Megadeth who joins Gibson as a Brand Ambassador. The new Dave Mustaine Collection will span acoustic and electric guitars across Gibson, Epiphone, and Kramer.
Dave will join the Gibson Artist Alliance - a forum which includes legendary musicians, innovative movers and shakers, and new talent - to share in thought leadership, research & development, mentorship of the next generation of players, as well as philanthropic endeavors. In addition to the Dave Mustaine Collection, Dave will be featured in original content and special projects across Gibson, Epiphone, and Kramer.
“One of first albums I ever bought was KISS Alive. On the back of that LP was the Gibson logo, followed by ‘KISS uses Gibson Guitars because they want the best’. Period,” says Dave Mustaine. “Years later, I’m still that same fan, but now I’ve been playing, touring, writing, and performing around the world myself, and I can say that I could not agree more with that statement. As I was looking for a change in my guitars, I met with Cesar and got his perspective on the vision and direction Gibson is taking. I saw passion, respect for the instruments, a focus on quality and a company that is led by guitar players. I feel I am finally at home with Gibson and I am proud of what we’re building together. I can’t wait for the world to get their hands on the new Gibson, Epiphone, and Kramer Dave Mustaine Collection guitars. This is a dream come true for me, don’t #@!# wake me up.”
“It’s an honor to welcome icon, pioneer and visionary musician Dave Mustaine to the Gibson family as our brand ambassador”, said Cesar Gueikian of Gibson Brands. “Dave is one of the most influential metal icons and riff lords of all time, having paved the way for multiple generations of players to carry the flag for hard rock and heavy metal, from riff writers to shredders and everyone in between. Working with Dave is especially gratifying because he is a guitar nerd like me, who gets involved in every aspect of the development of the concepts and ideas we have been designing with him at the Gibson Lab. When I was as kid learning how to play guitar, I aspired to play Dave’s riffs and I was one of the fortunate fans who attended their Youthanasia Tour concert at Estadio Obras Sanitarias in 1994, in Buenos Aires, Argentina, where the ‘Aguante Megadeth’ chant was born over the song Symphony of Destruction. That was an epic night that I will never forget. I look forward to bringing this partnership to life and unveiling the first stages of the Dave Mustaine Collection to the world.”
See a sampling of prototypes for the new Dave Mustaine Collection below:


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As all signs are pointing toward pandemic life finally turning a corner, job loss, financial stress, and uncertainty are still common among consumers – and their priorities and needs continue to change. A recent survey shows that a significant number of people have taken drastic measures to manage their finances since the onset of the pandemic, with 14% of respondents draining their emergency funds and 17% tapping into them. For many, their financial future is still full of questions. But that’s where you can come in. With the right approach, credit unions are already positioned to help!
By now we have all figured out that this “new normal” is here to stay – at least parts of it, anyway. And those institutions that are reimagining how to better understand and communicate with members when so many have changed have already taken the right first steps. Working with your members and how they want to hear from you – and bank with you – will help them overcome the hardships of the past year and find solid financial footing in 2021 and the years to come.
Relevancy is Key
Before the pandemic, remaining relevant with your members was fairly straightforward: Provide consumers with simplified banking solutions, a few personalized product recommendations, and a promotion or two. Now, with fewer ways to connect and an uptick in virtual communication methods, it can be a challenge to provide the personalized support that members need.
A recent global survey by Bain found that anywhere from a quarter to half of all banking purchases go to organizations other than the customer’s primary financial institution — with U.S. banks and credit unions experiencing 40% of this hidden defection. But when further questioned, 78% of these consumers who went with another institution due to a competitive offer reported that they would have stayed with their primary financial institutions if they’d received a similar promotion.
So how can you stay ahead of your competition and support your members right when they need it?
Create a complete view of each member
We all know that you have mountains of data about each member – their demographics, products, and transactions, to name a few. But it’s important to break down the silos so you REALLY know the full picture of each member’s relationship with your institution, augment that with additional data – and then act! For example – you may find that a segment of your member base have auto loans that are close to maturing – and when you augment your data they are flagged as having the propensity to purchase a new car in the next 6 months. Now is the right time to get in touch with them (through their preferred channels) with a new auto loan offer. Building a program that keeps that data fresh and actionable in real time means you will be there for your members BEFORE the competition even has a chance.
Break out of your comfort zone
While it may seem like a lifetime ago, it wasn’t too long ago that we were focused on quarterly marketing calendars that were defined a year in advance – and didn’t really change from year to year. 2020 definitely changed that – and it’s time to use the lessons of last year in new ways. We all learned to be nimble in ways we never anticipated – with lobbies closed and members unable to step into your branch, it was a necessity!
That nimble mindset – and knowing that time doesn’t stand still – provides you with a leg up on other institutions that may be slow to change. An example: a credit union in Maryland launched a campaign just prior to the pandemic targeting members who were not using direct deposit and incenting them to initiate it. The campaign ran through April 2020 – and when it completed they found that the members who initiated direct deposit also increased their average daily balances by 62%, and increased their POS transaction spending by 52%. While many institutions stopped marketing for a period, this CU’s members continued to live their lives and expanded their relationship with them.
Segment and target members who are becoming disengaged
How can you combat the hidden defection when there are seemingly no signs pointing to your members looking elsewhere? The truth is that there ARE signs – if you know where to look. Define what a disengaged member looks like for your credit union and create an ongoing program that flags and targets those members quickly. If a member was consistently using Bill Pay that suddenly stops – reach out to them with a message to find out why and get them back up and running. Or a member consistently used their debit card for POS transactions that slows, contact them with a different message. And if they have a number of indicators that the relationship might be going somewhere else – don’t hesitate!


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Charges for Barrow car parks are set to be re-instated from Monday July 6 after being suspended across the borough in March to help prevent the spread of Covid-19.
Motorists are being urged to take advantage of an easy-to-use hands free payment service however enabling people to pay for their parking without coins, using just a payment card and a phone.
The contactless system called RingGo is said to be easy to use and there is also an app available for download.
The RingGo location numbers are listed on signs in the car parks and to pay drivers have to call a friendly service or use the mobile app.
Payment using coins is still available, but it is the motorist’s responsibility to cleanse their hands afterwards.
Barrow Borough Council operates car parks in Portland Walk, Oldham Street, Market Street, Fell Street, Hall Street, Whittaker Street and Emlyn Street.
Free parking will be available in Portland Walk and Whittaker Street after 3pm.
Visitors and drivers using car parks are being urged to remember to follow social distancing measures and to be considerate when getting into and out of their vehicles.
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We will bring you fast-moving and in-depth news seven days a week direct to your mobile phone, tablet or laptop, from Carlisle to Barrow, Kendal to Workington, and the Pennines to Whitehaven.
But we're more than just news. We'll cover what people are talking about every day and celebrate the very best that this incredible part of the world has to offer.
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Councillor Ann Thomson, Barrow Borough Council leader, said: “Suspending car parking charges during lockdown was the correct thing to do but now as restrictions begin to ease and non-essential shops and hospitality businesses re-open, it’s time for parking charges to resume in order to meet demand.
“Key workers and NHS staff will still be able to park for free if they put a valid permit on display. We would also like to stress that it is still incredibly important for people to remember to maintain a safe distance from others while they are out and about.
“Using the RingGo service means drivers don’t have to touch the machines at all. No using coins or pressing the buttons. This is another step people can take to help reduce the spread of Covid-19 and I hope as many people as possible take advantage of it.”
How to pay using RingGo:
- Download the app
- Call from your phone on 01229 790012
You will be asked:
- Your number plate, the colour and make of your vehicle
- The location you’re parked in
- How long you want to stay
- Your payment card details


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Mobility to workplaces was down 25 percent as of Monday compared to the average level between January and February, while mobility to residential places was up 13 percent over the same period, data from Google’s Community Mobility Report showed.In addition to online services, Astra Otoparts is offering a home service where they send technicians to maintain vehicles.“So there are two home services, car battery and oil replacement. After the pandemic, the significant [increase] will be oil replacement because people will do things at home, and we’ll be ready with home delivery,” Yusak said.Lubricant producer PT Federal Karyatama, a subsidiary of American oil and gas company Exxon Mobil, saw its online sales double, according to the company’s president director, Patrick Adhiatmadja.The increase came amid falling demand for lubricant, as car and motorbike plants halted operation in May because of social restrictions.“Lubricant demand may start recovering at the end of the year both from other industries and the auto industry, particularly the aftermarket,” said Patrick.As a result of the pandemic, the country’s lubricant sales are estimated to have fallen by between 30 and 50 percent from the first to the second quarter of this year, according to the Indonesian Lubricant Association (Aspelindo).Like Astra Otoparts, Federal Karyatama is also providing home services for during the health crisis.The tire industry has continued to struggle against pandemic headwinds and the disruption of international trade. The majority of national production was intended for export, according to the Indonesian Tire Companies Association (APBI).While the nation’s tire companies have turned to the domestic market in response, including the auto aftermarket, the closure of workshops because of the government’s social restrictions has deflated the industry’s revenue.“The tire industry is almost dead,” APBI chairman Azis Pane said.Topics : “We’ve aimed to prepare a digital platform that can enhance the comfort and ease of the features we provide so that consumers grow accustomed to Astra Otoshop,” Astra Otoparts director Yusak Kristian said in a virtual discussion on June 26.Marketing consulting firm Markplus found in a survey of 105 respondents that nearly a quarter of consumers were buying auto parts online during the pandemic, compared to the 5 percent of consumers before the health crisis.The auto industry has been hit hard by the pandemic and the related restrictions, which have affected customers’ mobility and spending. Domestic car sales fell by more than 95 percent year-on-year to only 3,551 units in May, a continuation of the downward trend seen since March, Indonesian Automotive Manufacturers Association (Gaikindo) data shows.The auto aftermarket has seen an estimated 80 percent decline in total sales between April and May because of social restrictions. Consumers have required less auto maintenance and fewer parts, according to the Indonesian Automotive Aftermarket Association (Gatomi). Auto parts companies are relying on online sales to offset declining revenue from brick and mortar stores as the industry continues to suffer from the effects of COVID-19.PT Astra Otoparts, the auto parts manufacturing and distribution arm of conglomerate PT Astra International, saw the number of shoppers at its online store, Astra Otoshop, double from April to May.The increase in online shopping has also contributed to a doubling of monthly revenue over the same period.
63 Mudjimba Esplanade, Mudjimba, Sunshine CoastAmong the dream home’s features was a large plunge pool with rock face water feature. It overlooks a covered gazebo for outdoor dining and luxury barbecue kitchen with drinks fridge.The home also has a courtyard lounge complete with fire pit and fish pond. Endeavour Foundation’s next prize home on the Sunshine CoastTHIS million dollar home at Mudjimba on the Sunshine Coast is up for grabs for $10 as the next prize home to come out of Queensland.The resort-style home on millionaire’s row was bought by the Endeavour Foundation for its Beachfront Lifestyle Lottery, with funds going towards helping people with a disability. Endeavour Foundation’s next prize home on the Sunshine Coast“Ultimately, this beautiful home will help someone with a disability create a home of their own, pursuing the real possibilities within their own lives”.The prize home opened for viewing Friday February 3 with tickets available until March 22. 63 Mudjimba Esplanade, Mudjimba, Sunshine Coast.Now valued at over $1.1 million, the home at 63 Mudjimba Esplanade, Mudjimba, has three bedrooms, one study, two full baths and is less than 100 metres from the beach.More from newsMould, age, not enough to stop 17 bidders fighting for this home3 hours agoBuyers ‘crazy’ not to take govt freebies, says 28-yr-old investor9 hours ago“The prize home personifies relaxed coastal living,” according to the foundation, with the property suitable for both a holiday retreat or a permanent beachside home. Endeavour Foundation’s next prize home on the Sunshine CoastEndeavour Foundation executive general manager of supporter enterprises, Andrew Thomas, said the lotteries helped fund the At Home With Choices program, which builds modern, accessible houses to give people with a disability more choices about where they live.
Facebook Twitter Google+ On Syracuse’s two most pivotal possessions against Wake Forest on Tuesday night, John Gillon generated the offense.With a minute and a half remaining, he drove the lane to suck in the defense. Then he kicked the ball out to Tyler Lydon at the top of the key, who passed it to Tyus Battle, who passed it to Andrew White, who hit a 3 to give SU the lead for good.The next possession, Gillon dribbled at the top of the key and drew two Demon Deacons. Then he passed to Lydon on the left wing for another 3-pointer. Gillon ran the point the way he’s shown potential to throughout the season. But Tuesday night was the first time he helped lead Syracuse to a single-digit victory.“The point guard is the guy who has the ball the most,” Lydon said, “so he needs to lead the team.”Gillon’s struggles have been magnified by the Orange’s (12-9, 4-4 Atlantic Coast) up-and-down season. While he’s played more of late, SU still hasn’t found consistency at the point guard spot. His play against Wake Forest showed another glimpse, one that Syracuse will likely need in order to upend No. 6 Florida State (18-3, 6-2) on Saturday at noon in the Carrier Dome.AdvertisementThis is placeholder textAfter the Orange’s 17-point loss at No. 9 North Carolina, SU head coach Jim Boeheim said, “What’s the difference?” when asked about playing Gillon over fellow point guard Frank Howard. Five days after that, Gillon played just 10 minutes compared to Howard’s 29 in an 18-point loss at then-No. 15 Notre Dame.Ally Moreo | Photo EditorWhen Gillon subbed in with 10 and a half minutes remaining against Wake Forest, Syracuse trailed by six. The next time he subbed out for Howard was with nine seconds left and the Orange held a three-point lead. Finally, after three games of lackluster offense, one of Boeheim’s point guards made something happen.“I think John made some good plays at the end,” Boeheim said. “We’re just not getting enough out of those guys.”Time and again this season, Gillon’s performance hasn’t been good enough to take down the upper-echelon opponents on SU’s schedule. South Carolina shut off passing lanes to the perimeter. Wisconsin limited Syracuse’s ball movement. Virginia Tech eliminated the pick-and-roll, and afterward Boeheim said his point guards stooped to a season-worst. Gillon said he didn’t know how the floor spacing could be fixed after the 10-point loss in Blacksburg, Virginia.Florida State ranks 25th in the country in adjusted defensive efficiency, per Kenpom.com. Gillon will have to step up to prevent the Orange from suffering a similar fate against another top defense. In 12 wins, Gillon has gone 42-of-89 from the field with 6.3 assists per game. In losses, Gillon is 14-of-59 from the field with 3.1 assists per game.What gives Syracuse hope is what Gillon did against Wake Forest with the game on the line. In the last 10 minutes, he recorded four assists, four points and just one turnover.“I didn’t really think too much,” Gillon said. “I just knew I had to make plays.”Gillon said he told his teammates to give him the ball down the stretch. He told them not to worry. He pledged to do his job as the floor general.Boeheim said Gillon needs to “mix it up,” between scoring and passing when he drives to the basket. Figuring out when to do which has been one of Gillon’s biggest challenges all season.Some games, Gillon’s been effective. Others, he hasn’t. And just like Syracuse all season, there’s no telling what’s to come.“That’s all I can promise you,” Gillon said. “I’m gonna go hard.” Comments Published on January 26, 2017 at 10:42 pm Contact Paul: [email protected] | @pschweds


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Several comments from both industry and consumer groups requested that Food and Drug Administration (FDA) make all inspection reports available online in a timely fashion. Some comments suggested that inspection results should be posted within 24 hours after an inspection of a food facility is completed; another comment requested that FDA inspectional observations be posted and made available for review within 30 days of the inspection being concluded. A comment from a consumer group suggested that FDA disclose a summary page of key inspection results after each food facility inspection and noted that this format appeared to be used successfully in another country.
Some comments specifically noted that the reports should only be posted after the proprietary information has been redacted. A comment from industry noted that “these inspectional findings help the industry to understand the expectations of the agency and are significant tools for industry to ensure that compliance training and programs are in step with FDA.” Many comments bemoaned the time it takes to obtain inspection information through the FOIA process.
An industry comment suggested FDA provide additional information about inspection trends and “FDA’s concerns that may drive inspectional
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Digital sales across Arcadia retail brands, from Topshop to Evans and Burton, grew by more than 20% in its latest financial year even while total sales stayed flat.
The company extended its online relationship with Zalando during the year, and said its digital wholesale business had expanded fast, with its brands now featuring on a number of partner websites. It said the sale of BHS earlier this year enabled it to focus on growing its businesses in the UK and internationally across digital as well as retail and franchise channels.
The update came as Arcadia this week reported total sales of £2.07bn in the year to August 29, up by 1.7% on the £2.03bn it reported last time.
UK retail like-for-like sales, which strip out the effect of store openings and closures, were down by 0.9% compared to last time but worldwide digital sales were up by 23.9%.
Chief executive Philip Green said: “The number of channels through which customers choose to purchase and engage with us continually evolves, thus increasing the complexity of our operations. Hence our continued investment in the business as our need for efficiency and speed to market is paramount.”
Other highlights included the launch of a new joint venture with Beyonce, Parkwood Topshop Athletic, a global streetwear brand, and the trial of a new format that sees Dorothy Perkins, Burton and Evans outlets open in Tesco stores.