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Card Player Media, the world’s leading poker magazine publisher, has launched a magazine app for iPhone and iPad.The app is free to download from the Apple iTunes store (search for Card Player Magazine) and costs $2.99 per month or $24.99 per year to subscribe to.
After subscribing poker fans will receive a new issue of Card Player magazine, the world’s oldest and most respected poker authority, every two weeks as well as a copy of Card Player Europe each month – 38 issues in total. The magazine app features an authoritative mix of news, features, strategy, profiles, and results from around the poker world.
The subscription is auto-renewed and can be managed via iTunes allowing subscribers to unsubscribe at any time. The app is 5.6Mb in size and requires iOS 4.2 or later to operate.
A spokesperson for Card Player Media said, “We’re delighted to have launched our world famous poker magazine on the world’s leading mobile platform so players around the world can now get the most insightful poker news and views on the move or at the poker table direct to their iPhone of iPad.”
Earlier this year Card Player launched its world-renowned, industry standard poker odds calculator app for iPhone and iPad which has been downloaded tens of thousands of times by enthusiastic poker players around the world.


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Microsoft will make no more Zune music players, building its future music strategy on applications incorporated in its Windows Phone and Xbox platforms, the company has confirmed.
A grand jury in Alexandria, Virginia, has indicted five people allegedly involved with video download site NinjaVideo.net on conspiracy and copyright infringement charges, the U.S. Department of Justice said Friday.
A member of the European Parliament (MEP) has made a last-ditch call to block plans to extend the copyright protection time for music recordings from 50 to 70 years.
Netflix will roll out its streaming movie service in 43 Central American, South American and Caribbean countries, beginning with Brazil, the company announced Monday.
Apple is again rumored to be preparing to release a television set.
Google TV isn't ready to throw in the towel just yet. It will launch in Europe early next year despite a shaky start in the United States.
Research In Motion is testing a cloud-based music service around its BlackBerry Messenger, that it plans to offer commercially later this year.
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Research In Motion is planning a music service for users of its BlackBerry device, according to media reports.
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Cainiao Network this week unveiled a “green logistics” master plan, featuring the world’s first “green warehouse” and other sustainable development initiatives it will roll out and incorporate into its business, starting from Alibaba’s Double 11 Global Shopping Festival in November.
Alibaba’s data-driven logistics affiliate will employ 20 “green warehouses” across China by Double 11, where all parcels will be packaged with renewable materials before shipping, the company said.
Also part of plan is use ofCainiao’s delivery pointsin major cities, including Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen and Hangzou, as recycling stations for cardboard boxes. Ahead of the overall November 11 scheduled launch, Hangzhou got the new recycling service up and running at all delivery points from Sept. 15. Cainiao said it expects 10,000 boxes will be recycled in that first week.
Under the recycling program, customers can leave their unwanted shipping boxes at delivery points, and Cainiao will either reuse the boxes or make new ones by recycling. Even before the conversion of delivery points, Cainiao has been active in recycling, reusing over 300,000 cardboard boxes so far this year.
The master plan includes a pledge to plant 100,000 trees in China’s rural northwest to combat desertification. And through collaboration with Ant Financialin “Ant Forest”—the world’s largest platform for tracking individual’s carbon footprint—Cainiao said to expect the planting of even more trees.
The two have “game-ified” tree-planting, merging a game with charity into what has become a popular feature on the Alipay mobile app. The feature allows users to collect “green power”—points that accumulate through actions in the real world, such as opting to pay utility bills via the app instead of using paper, or choosing electronic receipts over hard copies. Green power can be used be used to grow virtual trees, and ultimately, real trees. After users earn a certain amount of green power, Ant Financial and its NGOs partners, the SEE Foundation and China Green Foundation, will plant a tree on their behalf.
Since the in-app feature started last August, 230 million Alipay users have activated their Ant Forest account, said the Alibaba-affiliated financial services company. Ant said it has thus far planted 10.25 million trees, reducing carbon emissions by 1.22 million tons. On Sept. 5, the use of Cainiao’s biodegradable packaging became a new way to collect Ant Forest green power.
Cainiao was founded by Alibaba in 2013, connecting a consortium of delivery companies to create a logistics-information platform that links a network of delivery partners, warehouses and merchants. Some 70 percent of shipments in China rely on algorithms developed by Cainiao to plan delivery routes.
Cainiao’s master plan is a follow-on from and expansion of some of its previous environment-focused actions and programs. In 2016, Cainiao joined hands with 32 industry partners to launch a “Go Green Campaign” to explore ways of mitigating the logistics sector’s environmental impact, seeking to cut 3.62 million tons of carbon emissions by 2020, while also replacing 50 percent of its e-commerce packaging with biodegradable materials. The Cainiao Green Foundation, formed in March with six leading logistics providers in China, will put about $40 million toward similar initiatives.
“It takes collaboration for change to take shape,” said Zhijing Niu, who heads the Go Green Campaign. “Cainiao will continue to harness our technology, analytics and other resources to support environmental initiatives, while working more closely with the government, partners and merchants to build a greener logistics industry.”
At the end of last year, Cainiao introduced self-developed biodegrable plastic bags and sturdy, reusable paper boxes that incorporate a special folding technique and glue—also biodegradable—to replace wrapping tape. Sellers who use the packaging will have a certified label on their products, and consumers would receive eco-friendly parcels free of charge. As of today, Cainiao has distributed over three million parcels using green packaging.


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The Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association (JPMA) announced its Board of Directors for 2011 and 2012. Jason Macari of Summer Infant Products is the newly elected chairman, succeeding Brenda Berd of Scandinavian Child. Green Frog Art's Kelly Mariotti was elected vice chair and Dave Taylor of Dorel Juvenile Group has been named treasurer.
Incoming members include Mark Messner of Chicco USA, Greg Schumann of The Parenting Group, Andy Keimach of Munchkin, and Ken Wittenauer of Britax.
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A long-standing staple of Japanese culture, Hello Kitty parent company Sanrio has recently partnered with the American Red Cross in support of disaster relief for Japan and neighboring Pacific nations. A "Hello Kitty Hello Japan" canvas bag will sell for $10 with $6.50 of each sale going to the American Red Cross. Additionally, a T-shirt with the same print will be sold for $20 with 75 percent of the proceeds going straight to the Red Cross.
The global kids' apparel market continued its growth, reaching $186 billion in value by 2014, according to an apparel market report by MarketReseach.com. The report, "Childrenswear: Global Industry Almanac," notes that that the global childrenswear market grew by 2.4 percent in 2009 to reach a value of $161.5 billion. By 2014, the market is forecasted to have a value of $186.1 billion, an increase of 15.2 percent since 2009. The Americas account for 38.2 percent of the global childrenswear market, the report notes.
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Sri Lanka’s leading menswear specialist Hameedia brought world-class couture to Kandy recently with the launch of Planet Fashion at the buzzing Kandy City Centre.
Strategically located on Level 03 of the Kandy City Centre, the 1,200 sq foot Planet Fashion store was ceremonially opened by Mayor of Kandy Mahen Ratwatte, in the presence of distinguished VIPs. Level 03 at the KCC has been unofficially branded as the ‘floor for fashion and accessories’ and draws hundreds of customers at all times of the day.
Fouzul Hameed said: “The first Planet Fashion opened its doors at the Race Course Promenade in October last year and has seen record sales ever since. Planet Fashion brings the world’s leading men’s clothing brands under one roof and is now proud to open its doors at the Kandy City Centre, the happening place in the hill capital.”
Planet Fashion brings the best of world couture to the Sri Lankan public. Among the world’s top-end brands which grace its shelves are names such as Louis Philippe, Van Heusen, Allen Solly and Peter England.
“Kandy is today a strategic shopping location and serves many key towns in the surrounding areas. For many years, Kandy’s fashion conscious customers have been deprived of genuine branded and original clothing from reputed brands, both nationally and internationally. Planet Fashion seamlessly fills this void,” Hameed added.
Today, Planet Fashion is Sri Lanka’s only multi-branded shop for men. Joining Hameedia in this win-win venture is Madura Fashion & Lifestyle, a division of Aditya Birla Nuvo Ltd., one of India’s fastest growing branded apparel companies and a premium lifestyle player in the retail sector.
Louis Philippe has been a statement of status and style for powerful men. Louis Philippe establishes, beyond a shadow of doubt, that its wearer is a man of infallible taste and class. The best-selling dress shirt brand in the world, Van Heusen has grown into a 24/7 lifestyle brand known for its fit, fabric, finish and innovative fashion – at a fraction of the cost of luxury brands.
Allen Solly redefined the way the urban Indian dressed to work. Setting the trend for the changing workplace, Allen Solly infused vibrant colours and broke the mould of the typical work wear with its ‘Friday Dressing’. Peter England is India’s most loved menswear brand. It presents a crisp range of formal shirts for today’s fashion conscious male with an impeccable taste, looking to make great impressions at work every day.
“All brands at Planet Fashion are available exclusively with Hameedia and their authorised dealers islandwide,” said Senior Brand Manager Rizwan Mahmooth. “The response we’ve had from Colombo’s public, both Sri Lankans and expatriates, has been incredible, inspiring us to popularise this concept in key capitals around the country and thus bring the same shopping experience to our fellow citizens all across Sri Lanka.”


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Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) raised many eyebrows last year by launching two new iPhones simultaneously, and if current rumors are to be believed, the company has similar plans for this year to astonish the tech world by introducing new iPhone models with bigger displays.
Rumors are rife that 2014 iPhone models could feature at least two bigger screen sizes -- 4.7-inch and 5.5- or 5.7-inch -- as Apple is considering expanding its smartphone range. Based on these rumors, Federico Ciccarese, an Italian 3D artist, has created a concept design of the iPhone, envisioning what a larger iPhone might look like.
Ciccarese wrote on his blog that the bigger resolution of the screen would allow the icons on the Home screen to be reorganized so, for instance, a 5.5-inch iPhone would add a sixth row of icons to the dock.
For the 4.7-inch iPhone 6 design, Ciccarese uses a resolution of 750x1338 pixels (Aspect ratio 16:9), and for the larger 5.5-inch design, the resolution of 878x1568 pixels (Aspect ratio 16:9) has been used. By comparison, the current iPhone 5, 5s or 5c have a 640x1138 screen.
The new iPhone 6 concept has another striking design change -- a tapered back, similar to that of the iPhone 3GS, with a thinner appearance. The edge-to-edge display also gives the design a fresh look.
Although it is unclear whether Apple will adopt such an edge-to-edge screen for the iPhone 6, latest rumors suggest that the company is gearing up to build larger sapphire iPhone displays in its newly opened plant in Mesa, Ariz.
When it comes to the chassis, there are only minimal visible differences between the existing iPhone 5s and the iPhone 4 that was launch in 2010. But now, based on rumors and speculation, it seems that Apple could unveil a radically new design for its flagship smartphone this year.
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As the obesity epidemic continues to sweep across the globe, Britain has taken a very decisive move in the right direction and introduced a sugar tax on overly sweetened soft drinks.
Following in the footsteps of other countries such as Mexico, Belgium, Hungary and France, soft drinks containing more than 5 grams of sugar per 100mL will be hit with the special tax, making them somewhat less affordable than other, healthier drinks.
The consumption of large amounts of sugar has been linked, time and time again in scientific studies, to increased risk of obesity, diabetes, heart disease, and other crippling health issues. The aim of the new tax is to therefore deter people, both young and old, from reaching for sugary liquids to quench their thirst.
Amongst those celebrating the recent decision were government officials, professors, dietitians, parents, and UK celebrity chef Jamie Oliver.
Well-known for his efforts in introducing nutritional reform in British school lunchrooms, Jamie Oliver took the opportunity to drive home the message for other countries, including Australia, encouraging them to follow suit.
While Australian officials are yet to make any concrete decisions, professor Anna Peeter from Deakin University stated that,
"The public health consensus is that introducing a sugary drinks tax in Australia is an important piece of a comprehensive obesity prevention approach."
In addition, said Peeter, a tax such as this could revolutionise Australia's soft drink industry, as manufacturers will then scramble to reformulate their products in order to avoid the tax and keep their sales coming in.
Speaking from Curtin University's school of public health in Western Australia, Dr. Christina Pollard agreed that introducing a similar tax here would be extremely beneficial in helping Australians improve their health, and would further highlight the health issues caused by poor diets.
"We need to make healthy food more affordable than junk food," she said.
But despite the overwhelming number of voices supporting the tax, many still have their doubts. One argument is that it has yet to be proven that a tax on soft drinks reduces obesity rates. The other, is that it infringes on the individual's freedom of choice.
Geoff Parker, CEO of the Australian Beverages Council said, "Soft drinks can absolutely be enjoyed in moderation...Food and beverage consumption is a personal choice, not a revenue raiser."
For now, the jury is still out as to whether such a tax will be introduced on our shores. But if the public continues to speak out in its favour, we might be looking at a soft drink reform sooner than we think.
If you have further questions about the effects of soft drinks on your health, we recommend speaking to a doctor, dietitian or nutritionist.
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Charity Lining To Raise Money For Injured Soldiers
Classic British menswear chain Austin Reed has added a new lining to its bespoke suit department, aimed at raising money for injured serviceman charity Walking With The Wounded.
The tailoring specialist revealed the design this week, which features the not-for-profit organisation’s logo in red, alongside the news that a £40 donation will be made for every one sold.
Austin Reed bespoke suits are available in a number of cuts, colours, fabrics and finishes at stores across the UK.
The campaign is being fronted by former solider David Wiseman. The 29-year-old, who is also representing the UK in swimming at the Invictus Games, was shot in Afghanistan in 2012 and has since worked with a number of support charities.
Walking With The Wounded works to re-educate, re-train and re-skill former military personnel following injuries in service as well as providing a support network to veterans.
The WWTW lining is available as an option in all bespoke departments across Austin Reed stores now. Prices for suits start from £399 with a production time of around six to eight weeks.


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Magazine publisher Time Inc reported a quarterly profit that handily beat market expectations on Tuesday as lower costs more than made up for weak print ad sales.
Time has been cutting costs, including slashing its workforce, to counter falling ad sales in its print business, which includes People, Sports Illustrated and Time magazine, as more companies choose to advertise online.
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Like many traditional publishers, Time Inc - which was spun off from Time Warner Inc in June 2014 - has been struggling as more people read news on smartphones and tablets.
While publishers are aggressively shifting to the Web, most of them have failed to make enough money from digital content.
Time has been beefing up its digital services, but more than 80 percent of its ad sales still come from print.
Advertising revenue fell 8.9 percent to $420 million, while circulation revenue, which includes sales of magazines through subscriptions and newsstand sales, fell 1.6 percent to $254 million.
Print ad revenue fell 11 percent, while revenue from the company's digital services rose 4 percent.
The company said editorial and production costs fell 10 percent in the second quarter, helped partly by a strong dollar.
Restructuring and severance costs dropped 78 percent, while selling, general and administrative costs fell 5.7 percent.
The company recorded a net profit of $24 million, or 22 cents per share, compared with a net loss $32 million, or 30 cents per share, in the same period last year.
Excluding items, Time earned 27 cents per share. Total revenue fell 5.7 percent to $773 million.
Analysts on average had expected a profit of 15 cents per share and revenue of $758 million, according to Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S.
(Reporting by Abhirup Roy and Sai Sachin R in Bengaluru; Editing by Ted Kerr and Saumyadeb Chakrabarty)


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A new DappRadar NFT report shows that trading volume for digital land NFTs grew by 277.12% in Q1, 2023 to reach $311 million.
Most of the land sales came from Yuga Labs’ Underside Metaverse NFT, OtherDeads, which topped $222 million in trading volume.
In February 2023 alone, other actions saw $137 million in trading volume, up more than 200% from January. The boom came with the launch of Sewer Pass.
Other operations also dominated March with a trading volume of $47 million, representing 95% of all digital land sales.
The runners-up in Q1 include the recently launched MG Land with a trading volume of $60 million. MG Land allows users to create a digital space to socialize and engage in multiple activities. The sandbox recorded $3.5 million in trading volume.
Trading volume for Decentraland totaled $1.9 million year-to-date. Decentraland wallets have increased by 16% to 1,490.
Fashion NFTs showcase traditional brands for young customers
The first quarter of 2023 also saw an increase in luxury fashion brands populating virtual spaces with NFT fashion collections.
Some of the most popular collections include adidas Originals Into the Metaverse, Nike MNLTH, Decenterland Wearables Matic, and 10KTF. The 10KTF collection accounts for 74% of the trading volume for NFT fashion items. Yug Labs acquired the 10KTF collection, which is slated to launch in 2021.
Trading volume on Decentraland has increased by 63% to $26,880 over the past seven days in anticipation of Metaverse Fashion Week 2023.
Brands participating in the program that connects young designers to traditional fashion houses include Dolce & Gabbana, Tommy Hilfiger and Diesel.
Driving fashion brands into the digital space is Gen Z and a new generation of millennial fashionistas who value their online presence more than their in-person presence.
Digital fashion designers are trying to capitalize on a growing trend among UK shoppers to buy clothes and then return them to pose for social media posts.
In Q1, 2023, investors pumped $502 million into the Web3 Gaming and Metaverse projects, down from $7.6 billion, but still significant given the recent deteriorating investor sentiment towards the crypto industry.
Metaverse presents fashion houses with a low cost of goods and allows them to use existing designs.
According to Morgan Stanley, the digital fashion industry is set to reach $50 billion by 2030.
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Ufone Partners With Etihad Airways to Woo Postpaid Customers
Ufone has yet again partnered with Etihad Airways to reward its prestigious postpaid customers, under the new offer, customers consuming PKR 2000 worth of air time will be eligible to enter a lucky draw and win free tickets to Rome, Zurich, Abu Dhabi, Johannesburg and Nairobi.
Earlier, Ufone had run a similar promotion, giving away free air tickets to 10 lucky individuals (4 to Paris, 4 to Geneva, 2 to Abu Dhabi) between February and March 2014, the promo was applicable to all postpaid customers consuming air time worth PKR 2000 or more or buy a new postpaid connection.
With the launch of this new offer, five lucky customers will be able to win tickets for themselves and their families while more exciting destinations have been added to the scheme, previously being Geneva, Paris and Abu Dhabi only. All customers have to do is to use airtime or pay a bill worth PKR 2000 or more, which will enable them to win 3 tickets for every destination including Rome, Zurich, Abu Dhabi, Johannesburg and Nairobi. All 5 lucky families will be able to experience the sights and sounds of these exotic destinations.
Mr. Khurram Mahboob – Head Postpay, HVC at Ufone expressed his views about this very exciting offer,
Ufone cares for its customers being a customer centered telecom operator, which is substantiated in this offer as well, we are offering our prestigious postpaidUfone family members to experiences these locales with their families to make the experience more worthwhile and memorable.”
Mr. Amer Khan, Etihad Airways’ General Manager in Pakistan, said,
We are pleased to collaborate with one of Pakistan’s top telecom operators and offer their customers the opportunity to experience our award-winning product and services.”
He added, “We hope to come up with more exciting collaborative offers in the future.”
It is pertinent to mention here that as Ufone understands the importance and joy attached with going on a vacation with your beloved family, hence, this time around, families were added to the offer.


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Last week, Tesla announced a program for California-based owners of its home battery products. Sign up with the company, and you’d become part of what the company calls a “virtual power plant.” You would be able to use your battery to keep the grid stable during periods of high demand and be well-compensated for the electrons.
While this may conjure images of Powerwall batteries across the state sending electricity to the grid during a crisis, that doesn’t appear to be what’s happening here. Instead, the batteries will be taking part in a utility’s program that’s designed to reduce demand, which the utility company will presumably do by using the battery to supply some of the demand inside the battery owner’s house. It’s a clever way for homeowners to take advantage of a program that’s otherwise limited to commercial users.
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Tesla’s announcement of the program says that it will be part of Pacific Gas and Electric Company’s (PG&E, a California utility) Emergency Load Reduction Program, which we’ll focus on in the next section. At the moment, we’ll look at what participants will end up doing.


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PHILIPPINE INFLATION eased to a seven-month low in July, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported earlier this morning.
Preliminary data from the PSA showed headline inflation at 4.0% in July, slowing from the year-on-year rate of 4.1% in June. Still, this was above the 2.7% print recorded in July last year.
The latest headline figure matched the median of the BusinessWorld poll conducted last week. It also fell within the 3.9%-4.7% estimate given by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) for July.
The July result marked the slowest in seven months, or since the 3.5% annual rate posted in December 2020. Prior to that, the inflation in June was at a six-month low.
The inflation in July also marked the first time since December that it settled within the BSP’s 2-4% inflation target for the year.
Year-to-date inflation settled at 4.4%, still above this year’s target and above the forecast of 4% for the entire year.
Core inflation, which discounted volatile prices of food and energy items, stood at 2.9%. This was slower than the 3% in June and 3.3% in July 2020. It averaged 3.3% so far this year.
On the other hand, the inflation rate for the bottom 30% of income households slightly picked up to 4.4% in July from 4.3% the previous month. It was also faster than the 2.9% recorded in July last year. So far, bottom 30% inflation averaged 4.8% for the year.
The inflation rate for the bottom 30% takes into account the spending patterns of this income segment. Thus, its consumer price index differs from that of the average household with the former assigning heavier weights on necessities. – Nadine Mae A. Bo


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Average room rates in places such as Goa and Bangalore are rising at an annual rate of 20 per cent and 60 per cent respectively.
The pre-booking of holidays through vacation ownership enables the traveller to keep the average room rates at a fixed level for a period of around 25 years.
In the bargain he also saves 60-80 per cent of the accommodation expenses in the hotels and resorts. The organised time-sharing industry is valued at Rs 200 crore (Rs 2 billion) in the country with two lakh members.
Club Mahindra Holidays has about 50,000 members. Over 80,000 members are enrolled with Sterling Holidays.
The balance is cornered by players like RGBC, and Avalon Holidays. All four players have resorts and hotels across well-known hill stations and beach resorts of the country.
To avail huge discounts thrown out of time-sharing, holiday freaks are shifting their preferences to this option. As a result, time-sharing market for upmarket hotels and resorts is growing at a healthy rate of 25 per cent annually.
"A traveller can book his vacation with Club Mahindra Holidays for 25 years and every year he can spend a week with his family in the company's resorts. Depending on the type of properties he chooses, he can spend as low as Rs 80,000 in some cases to as high as Rs 4.5 lakh for the 25 years. He can make payments in installments ranging from six months to 36 months," said Ramesh Ramanathan, managing director, Club Mahindra Holidays.
"On an average, a Sterling member, on payment of Rs 1 lakh (for 25 years) can get accommodation in a resort for just Rs 3,000 for a week instead of Rs 18,000, he would have paid otherwise for an equivalent resort," said Ramesh Ramachandran, vice president, Sterling Resorts.
According to Ramanathan, vacation ownership caters to only 1-2 per cent of the total hospitality industry in the country by volume and 4-5 per cent of it by value.
Time-sharing is also catching the moods of corporates. A corporate, who has to shuttle between Mumbai and Bangalore 10 to 15 times a year finds time sharing more affordable.
To cater to this segment hotel chains in India like Mariott and Orchid have entered time-sharing across hotels in Mumbai and Bangalore, said sources.
To tap the growth in upmarket vacation ownership, all major players have lined up clear-cut expansion plans. The number of properties to be offered for time-share is expected to double to 120 from the current sixty in the next 2-3 years, said a leading hotel consultant in the country.
"Time sharing is catered to only two lakh members and there is a potential to tap 4-5 crore (Rs billion) travellers. We have clear cut expansion plans in the segment and will be adding new properties and resorts as per the market demand," said R Subramaniam, chairman, Sterling Holidays and Resorts.
"The scope for vacation ownership is tremendous and Mahindra Holidays has plans to grow at an annual rate of 70 per cent," said Club Mahindra's Ramesh Ramanathan.
The members can also enjoy the benefits of time sharing at international destinations as players like Club Mahindra and Sterling Holidays have tied up with RCI, a major player in global time sharing with more than 5,000 affiliated resorts in more than 90 countries.
Sterling, with its product Sterling Smart, also caters to time sharing in the three star and below three star segment.
- The organised time-sharing industry is valued at Rs 200 crore (Rs 2 billion).
- Major players are Club Mahindra Holidays, Sterling Holidays, RGBC, and Avalon Holidays.
- Time sharing market growing at a healthy rate of 25% annually.
- The number of properties to be offered for time share is expected to double in 2-3 years.
- Club Mahindra and Sterling Holidays have tied up with RCI, a major player in global time sharing with more than 5,000 affiliated resorts in more than 90 countries.


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Energy consumers protected under new financial measures for suppliers – Ofgem
Energy consumers’ money is to be protected under new financial measures to ensure suppliers can withstand future shocks, Ofgem has announced.
The energy regulator has said suppliers will be able to “weather the ongoing storm” of challenges facing the industry, especially over autumn and winter.
Proposals include better protecting consumer credit balances if a company fails, ensuring suppliers have enough money during trying circumstances and allowing firms to have sufficient control over key assets.
There will also be a tightening on the level of direct debits suppliers can charge customers.
Jonathan Brearley, CEO of Ofgem, said: “Today’s plans are another step in making sure the complex energy market is fair, resilient and works for everyone.
“The energy market remains incredibly volatile and there are a number of huge geopolitical issues continuing to apply massive pressure. Ofgem is working hard to ensure energy suppliers shore up their positions so they can weather the ongoing storm.
“By ensuring that suppliers are operating well-financed, sustainable, and have more resilient business models, we can avoid the supplier failures we saw last year which caused huge stress and worry and added costs to everyone’s bills.
“But if some do still fail, consumer credit balances and green levy/renewables payments will be protected. Currently they are used by some suppliers like an interest free company credit card.
“Moving forward, all suppliers will have to have enough working capital to run, without putting their customers’ credit balances at risk. Today’s proposals will make sure that customers’ hard-earned money is properly protected so that a company must foot the bill if it fails, rather than consumers picking up the tab.”
Ofgem has said the changes will reduce the risk of suppliers going bust and protect the credit balances of energy customers if they do.
A safety net ensures customers are quickly moved to a new supplier with their credit balances intact if a supplier fails.
Gillian Cooper, of Citizens Advice, said: “Ofgem has previously allowed energy suppliers to run risky business models. As a result, it’s customers who’ve been left to foot the bill when companies collapse.
“We’re glad that Ofgem has listened to our warnings and is taking necessary steps to tackle some of the root causes of these issues.
“It must now ensure suppliers stick to these tougher standards so that people are better protected in the future.”


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For example, the bill would determine a $14 restriction regarding month-to-month costs that can be energized, and it would prohibit service providers from providing resources above three individual days during each pay duration.
PayActiv charges consumers a set cost of $5 for wages durations being a couple of weeks or lengthier, and an appartment cost of $3 for once a week cover menstruation, relating to an analysis made by the Ca Senate Judiciary panel.
The firm caps the total amount of best title loan company in Vermont outstanding money that a customers can withdraw at 50percent, though a resource familiar with the situation mentioned that PayActiv utilizes a new way for calculating cover compared to laws contemplates.
DailyPay enables staff to get into their accumulated but outstanding wages each day and does not limit the total amount that they’ll tap.
The business directed on 50percent restrict on being able to access accumulated earnings while the $14 per month fee limit, among different examples.
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Consumer communities argue that early usage of earnings can lead to ‘a hole within the next income, that could generate future dilemmas and a dependency on long-term need.’
DailyPay mentioned in reviews into Ca Legislature that statement is drawn up in a way to guard one businesses enterprize model
The communities debated that exemptions from Ca’s credit score rating regulations must certanly be restricted to products which cost a maximum of $5 per month. In addition they asked that usage of early earnings feel limited to six period per year. In bill, an employee could spend as much as $168 annually on costs.
a€?While early income accessibility often helps a member of staff cover an unexpected expenditure that individual cannot manage from the finally paycheck,a€? the consumer communities had written, a€?the result is a hole in the next income, that may generate future difficulties and an addiction on long-term use of very early salary access.a€?
The customer teams also want vocabulary put into the balance to call for earned income access companies are registered because of the section of Business supervision, which would n’t have direction and enforcement authority under the existing version.
Some sector authorities argued that, contrary to the opinions of consumer teams, the bill’s restrictions on charge and application are way too tight.
A resource familiar with DailyPay’s arguments mentioned that the proposed cost policies could reduce potential of very early wage providers to do business with small, considerably credit-worthy employers, since those providers are more likely than huge companies to go bankrupt and evade their own payroll duties
ZayZoon President Tate Hackert said that their organization currently enables people to gain access to 50per cent of the accumulated earnings, but he really wants to raise that maximum.
a€?i do believe lower-income people is hurt by that,a€? Hackert stated, arguing that legislation should let staff to access 70per cent to 80% regarding accumulated but outstanding wages.
Another large sticking point in Sacramento, CA involves the standing of companies that provide very early usage of unpaid wages, but achieve this through immediate affairs with consumers, in the place of by connecting into businesses’ payroll techniques.
Since companies are not straight taking part in these transactions, the advances must be repaid from the customer, as opposed to being subtracted from staff’s after that salary.


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In 2011, Malaysia introduced the National Agrofood Policy (NAP) which aims to improve the efficiency of its agrofood industry, particularly in terms of driving productivity and competitiveness across the industry value chain. It is anticipated that the NAP will increase the revenue of farmers as well as entrepreneurs, and allow the agrofood sector to develop into a steady, resilient, competitive and sustainable industry.
However, there are now new challenges in Malaysia’s agricultural sector, such as decreasing farmland for food production against increasing population and aging smallholder farmers. Malaysia’s Total Factor Productivity Growth in Agriculture, which is the ratio of total agricultural output to total production input, is rather stagnant at around 105 compared with countries such as Thailand, Vietnam and Indonesia that have surpassed the 120-level from 2008 until 2016.
This is why NCIA has now adopted NAEZ as a new development approach to drive Malaysia’s advancement in the agrofood arena and ensure the nation’s food security.
This game changing initiative is crafted with a macro holistic approach which incorporates an end-to-end value chain embedded within the park, that is supported by various facilitation and key enablers such as technology, research and development and commercial (R&D&C), human capital and financing.


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Shop blending long-time specialties with new collision center
Though Today’s Car Care recently moved down the road into its new Luling location and opened its brand new on-site collision center, it has certainly not left behind any of the services its customers have come to expect over the years.
A good share of attention has been garnered by the addition of the collision center, but Bailie Bourg of Today’s Car Care said the services provided by it are just that — an addition.
“We’ve had some people ask us if we’re still doing the same things on the mechanical side, and we absolutely are,” Bourg said. “We’re still doing tires, oil changes, suspension, brakes, A/C … it’s everything we did before, but now also collision.”
Bourg said the goal of moving into the new location — and larger building — was to allow the business to provide a true one-stop shop providing for all its customers’ needs.
“We want everyone to know they can get absolutely everything they need here,” Bourg said.
So far, Bourg said, it’s done exactly that. Additional parking has been added for customers, while, the additional workspace provides for more efficiency and a fluid workflow. That’s shown in the quick turnaround times the shop has been providing its customers.
“Most of the time, it’s same day service,” Bourg said. “Even for bigger jobs, it’s usually one day, and that sets us apart … we know people can’t afford to be without their car for days and days.”
Though Today’s Car Care has moved just two miles down Hwy. 90 from its previous location in Boutte, it’s added convenience for customers who live in nearby neighborhoods in the Mimosa and Luling area.
“Customers have been able to drop their cars off and walk or bike home,” Bourg said. “It’s been nice to see things like that … we think it’s working out really well. They seem to love where it is in the neighborhood.”
Something else that has remained constant is the quality and stability of the shop’s staff, Bourg noting the majority of which have been with Today’s Car Care long term. She said that’s not by accident, as the business puts a high priority on offering strong benefits and quality work conditions.
The resulting longevity means that for regular customers, Bourg said, nobody knows their vehicles better.
“To have someone that knows your car, that only helps it last longer … for some of these work trucks, especially, you might have 300,000 or 400,000 miles on it, and knowing the vehicle’s history so well goes a long way to keeping it going,” Bourg said. “(Purchasing one) is so expensive, so you want to get as much out of them as you can.”
For those seeking new tires, though Today’s Car Care primarily carries Bridgestone and Firestone, it has quick access to all brands of tires, and an order will typically arrive either the same or the next day.
Today’s Car Care is located on 90 Mimosa Ave. in Luling and can be reached at (985) 785-9510.


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A number of local hemp leaders discussed the USDA’s proposed hemp regulations and how it could affect hemp farmers. The rally helped people get a better understanding of the proposed rules. Hemp leaders said the proposed rules are too aggressive and restrictive.
“It’s important for all sectors of the hemp industry whether they’re growers, ancillary businesses, or people who work with CBD, it’s important for all of these people today to come in and take part, comment, on this process that has the potential to affect their livelihood and their life,” said Sophia Blanton, Director of Hemp University.
The USDA is taking in public comment on the regulations till December 30th.
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British blockchain startup Electroneum today announced that it’s become the first cryptocurrency to join mobile operator’s association, the GSMA. The company also announced that it will be exhibiting at Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona from Feb 26 to March 1, 2018.
Electroneum has been reaching out beyond the crypto niche, according to the company’s statement. It’s been signing MOUs with a number of global telecommunications and payments companies – moves that it believes will accelerate its integration into the world of mobile payments.
Electroneum’s technology and strategy revolve entirely around mobile, according to the company’s statement. The Electroneum mobile mining app claims to allow any user with a smartphone, anywhere in the world, to begin earning cryptocurrency at the touch of a button. The team behind the coin is working on giving these users a way to spend their earnings by partnering with mobile providers, several of whom have already agreed to formally begin the process of accepting its ETN currency as payment for mobile data.
A glance at their Facebook page, shows that the company has been busy.
The company’s mobile miner app is now enabled for 20,000 beta testers. “This is a great step forward as the mobile miner gives access to a huge new market, the unbanked,” the Company’s Director Chris Gorman said on the page. “We will be able to give people in some developing countries access to earn digital currency for free, in places where they don’t even have a bank account. As well as accessing the unbanked, this will add to the agreements we have in place where Electroneum holders and miners can offset the cost of their phone bill with ETN.”
GSMA, which counts nearly 800 operators among its members, runs the MWC events, showcasing the latest in mobile and payments technologies and counting some of the world’s biggest names in mobile technology among its attendedees.
Founder Richard Ells has also been invited to speak at MWC and is taking part in a panel discussion about ‘Mobile Identity’ on Feb 26.
For further detail, visit the Electroneum website: http://electroneum.com
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Integrated POS solutions like Lightspeed offer success for operators in the current climate, but the ability to pivot is also vital.
Redesigning restaurant technology and digitizing operations are key to operators outlasting the COVID-19 pandemic.
Digitizing customer loyalty is the way forward for foodservice operations as the pandemic continues into 2021.
Digitization of workplaces and communications may be the future of foodservice, and the benefits are manifold.
By Jo-Ann McArthur Last month I told you how Millennials are disrupting your business. This month I’m exploring the many ways new technology is causing its own disruption in our industry. From mobile apps to Virtual Reality, digital tech is changing the landscape for guests and owners alike. So, what is the role of digital […]


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The Ram Truck brand announced today that the 2019 Ram 1500 pickup will soon be offered with a new multifunction tailgate that opens like a “normal” tailgate while also having a 60/40 split design that opens like doors – offering easier bed access even when you have a trailer hooked up.
After a couple of years of denials, Volkswagen has changed its corporate mind and has decided to bring the T-Roc-R to North America. At the moment, it is undergoing final development at the Nurburgring race track, however, when it is ready for intro, it will be making more than a few waves.
Chevrolet Performance introduced the eCOPO concept drag car at SEMA last year but last week, the all-electric Camaro made its first run in public and it did not disappoint – running a 10.142 at 130 miles per hour running on partial power.
The biggest news from Ford Motor Company at the upcoming 2019 Chicago Auto Show will be the formal introduction of the refreshed 2020 Super Duty lineup, but with a few days until the start of the Windy City show, the automaker has offered up a preview of their newest heavy duty pickups.
A week ago, Aurora launched an experimental “autonomous” flying (PAV) Passenger Air Vehicle: the first full-scale electric air taxi. Aurora hovered the aircraft a few feet in flight and then let it back down.
The Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat owned, driven and tuned by Zdung Ho is the quickest blower-only example of the supercharged super-sedan, running a 9.21 at nearly 150 miles per hour with more boost, more fuel, some weight reduction and great engine tune.
Subaru is recalling certain Crosstrek, Impreza, BRZ models due to a faulty valve spring in the engine. Scion FR-S is recalled by Toyota. If your vehicle is on the list, it could take over a year to get repairs done.
ANALYSIS AND OPINION: I wonder if the people who are caught red handed being “distracted while AutoPilot” realize how lucky they are they got away with their crime. Unlike the people who I last wrote about who face the wrath of the NTSB and the courts for their tort who proclaim “my Tesla did it, not me,” “driving distracted while AutoPilot” is a crime of reckless endangerment, and most are getting away with it without realizing it.


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According to the latest IDC report, smartphone vendors in India shipped 23.3 million smartphones during the third quarter of this year. As for the companies themselves, South Korean giant Samsung continued its dominance in the Indian smartphone market followed closely by Micromax. Also Read - Samsung reveals Galaxy Z Fold 3, Galaxy Z Flip 3 features officially, S Pen support confirmed
The number of smartphones shipped in the third quarter, is a 27 percent increase quarter-on-quarter, and a whopping 82 percent year-on-year growth. The share of smartphone market in the overall mobile phone market stood at 32 percent in the third quarter of 2014, which is a considerable growth over 19 percent in the same period a year ago. Also Read - Amazon Prime Day sale deals revealed: Discount on OnePlus Nord CE, Mi 11X, Samsung Galaxy M42
“The Indian smartphone market outshone other emerging markets in the Asia Pacific region in terms of quarter-over- quarter growth,” IDC said in a statement. “This is the second consecutive quarter of more than 80 per cent year-on-year growth for smartphones, reflecting robust end-user demand.” Also Read - Galaxy A22 replaces M42 5G to become the cheapest 5G Samsung phone in India
As mentioned above, Samsung continued to dominate the smartphone market with a 24 percent market share, while Micromax followed with a 20 percent market share. These two companies were followed by Karbonn and Lava, both with an eight percent market share, and Motorola with a five percent market share.
“Smartphone with screen size between 4.5-inch and 5.5-inch are seen as the sweet spot for consumer preference. Consumer need higher screen size phone to enjoy media content and with the 4G rollout expected in CY2015, we expect Phablets segment to pick up again” Kiran Kumar, Research ManagerClient Devices IDC India said.
As far as the overall mobile market is concerned, it grew nine percent to 72.5 million units in the said quarter, while it was higher by 15 percent quarter-on-quarter. The feature phone market however declined nine percent year-on-year to 49.2 million units, but was higher by 10 percent when compared to the April-June 2014 quarter.
Samsung again continued to dominate in the overall mobile market as well, with a 16 percent share, followed closely by Micromax with a 14 percent share, Nokia 11 percent, Lava 10 percent and Karbonn at eight percent.
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There’s great news for Japanese food fans as Katsuya By Starck is now open in The Dubai Mall. (Again.)
The trendy eatery opened earlier this week (Tuesday April 24) in the brand-new Fashion Avenue. Katsuya previously had an outlet in The Dubai Mall, which shut before the brand relaunched in Dubai at Jumeirah Al Naseem last summer. It’s now a popular location in the foodie hotspot around Turtle Lagoon – sitting alongside Il Borro, Black Tap and Flamingo Room by tashas.
With restaurants in Hollywood, South Beach and Las Vegas – to name a few – it’s safe to say Japanese big-hitter Katsuya Uechi is a famous name on the US sushi scene. A sushi brand born of a partnership between chef Uechi and design maestro Philippe Starck, the “upscale casual restaurant” boasts the same menu as its Jumeirah Al Naseem sister, so expect to be able to get your hands on dishes such as the restaurant’s signature Hollywood rolls.
There will also be a range of mains, robata grills and speciality mocktails.
The Japanese Kanji symbol "Katsu" means "victory" and the team are aiming for just that. It promises to cater for all – from office workers to shoppers.
The restaurant will be open for both lunch and dinner, seven days a week.
Fashion Avenue looks the place to eat, with travel-inspired restaurant Somewhere opening recently as well as classy Italians Gia and Cova.
We'll see you at the mall.
Open Sun-Wed 11am-midnight; Thu-Sat 11am-1am. The Dubai Mall, Downtown Dubai (04 419 0067).Origin source :Time Out Dubai


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Thief Arthur Coming to SNK HEROINES: Tag Team Frenzy
NIS America announced today that Thief Arthur will make her way to SNK Heroines: Tag Team Frenzy as a DLC character.
Hailing from the Million Arthur series, Thief Arthur infiltrated Camelot long ago to steal some of its legendary treasure, when she accidentally removed the legendary blade Excalibur and became king. In this game, she can swiftly kick, punch, and whack her opponents.
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SNK Heroines Tag Team Frenzy – Thief Arthur Steals the Show! – Nintendo Switch
She will come out for the Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4 on September 13. The game will come out on September 7.
Get a firsthand look at the many characters players will come across in NIS America’s Disaster Report 4: Summer Memories with the latest trailer for the game
The latest coming out from Gamescom in Cologne sees 505 Games and Remedy Entertainment reveal an exciting new launch trailer for the upcoming release of Control. A brand new cinematic trailer


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However, in lieu of a 4.7-inch LCD display with thick bezels and a Touch ID-embedded Home button, the iPhone 9 will feature an iPhone X-inspired aesthetic - stretching the display to a massive 6.1-inch, edge-to-edge panel with a TrueDepth camera sensor, front-and-center. It'll also come in gold, adding to the gray and silver versions from previous year.
Last week, we received another leak claiming that the middle iPhone would be called the iPhone XC. According to Kantar Worldpanel, individuals who own smartphones that are 6 inches or larger use double the apps that people with 5.5-inch screens do typically. Since the "X" stands for 10, rather than the letter in Apple's official naming, an XS would mirror similar "S" phones such as the iPhone 4S, 5S and 6S, rather than standing for iPhone "extra small" or "excess". The company unveils the latest version to its iPhone every fall ahead of the holiday shopping season.
On Friday, Apple stock fell on an announcement from the company indicating that the new tariffs on China, championed by President Donald Trump, would hurt its business.
Pricing wise, the iPhone 9 is expected to start at $799, followed by the iPhone XS at $899 and the XS Max at $999. A US$699 version is unlikely and wouldn't be good for earnings, Hall added. That means no 5G iPhone this year, or possibly in 2019, and I bet that no one is going to complain. Lately, unit growth has been running at about 1 per cent.
Apple's iPhone X is displayed at the Apple Store in Tokyo's Omotesando shopping district.
"We still believe the smartphone market has some healthy growth in the years to come, although finding and competing in those markets and segments is increasingly more challenging", said IDC analyst Ryan Reith. That gives the company more time to scoop up sales during the U.S. Thanksgiving and holiday shopping frenzies.
Rubio to InfoWars' Alex Jones: 'Don't touch me'
He later posted videos showing himself verbally confronting a CNN reporter as well as Republican Senator Marco Rubio in a hallway. While he began broadcasting his shows in 1999, Jones' profile has spread from the far-right fringe in recent years.
The other side of this argument is based on the name of Apple's new top-of-the-range model.
While the iPhones will be the Wednesday's main attraction, Apple's growing smartwatch business will see stage time, too.
Apple is making up with the rainbow according to other leaks.
The event may also include Apple Watch internet-connected wrist wear getting its first significant redesign since it debuted three years ago.
Finally, as expected, AirPods 2 will show up, as will AirPower, the wireless charging pad that was announced at last year's event. Geared toward consumers and schools, the laptop may help Apple re-gain lost market share in the PC world. Cupertino is expected to kick off a season of what seems to be two of the best months of the industry if you are a fan of new hardware unveilings.
Do you possess a right to live your sex? Indian members of the LGBTQ community celebrate outside the Supreme Court . Tears flowed and people hugged each other spontaneously, when the judgement flashed across their television.
Gordon, former National Security Adviser for the Trump campaign, echoed similar sentiments, while blasting the Mueller probe. The memo went on to say that Papadopoulos was "ashamed and remorseful", but he did not always seem that way on social media.
Carnival Cruise Line has made a decision to cancel the secluded port of call in San Juan Puerto Rico for the Carnival Horizon . Florence is not now expected to impact metro Atlanta, as the storm is now forecast to remain northeast of the area.
The effort took its toll on a suddenly weary-looking Del Potro as a 95-minute set was claimed by Djokovic in the tiebreak. The Serb then continued the brilliant sportsmanship by consoling a shattered del Potro as he sat courtside.
They had 37 sacks a year ago (10th highest sack rate in the NFL ), and most of the players collecting them return. But late in the game, he missed and/or rushed some throws and looked like a different quarterback.
Jean's mother was incredulous when hearing the news that her son had been gunned down by a police officer in his own home. Jean was shot by the uniformed police officer who "fired her weapon striking the victim", according to a police report.
Open quarterfinal before coming back to beat No. 9 seed Dominic Thiem 0-6, 6-4, 7-5, 6-7 (4), 7-6 (5) in 4 hours, 49 minutes. It looked good when she broke Mertens to start the second, and wouldn't you know it, she gave it right back in the second.
Ramos on Salah challenge: 'My conscience is really clear'
Now, Ramos has come on his defence and says that he is really concerned about the hatred Liverpool supporters have on him. New objective: "The fact that we have been a reference during the last decade means everyone knows the national team.
Mac Miller Dead Age 26, Reports Say
Mac Miller has been pronounced dead at the scene after an overdose months after his split from Ariana Grande , TMZ reports. Although Ari is yet to speak out about Mac's death, sources have claimed the star is "devastated" following the news .
Le'Veon Bell Called Out By Steelers Teammates Amid Holdout
The Steelers used to be in the business of winning Super Bowls, but it's been a decade since they won their sixth Lombardi Trophy. Center Maurkice Pouncey is particularly upset that Bell is playing games and not making it clear when he will join the team.


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~ NBMDA Member and National Building Material Distributor Hosts Food Drive as part of Yearly Charitable Initiative ~
Batavia, Illinois – April 6, 2016 – In March, Parksite’s employee-owners donated over 5,000 lbs. of food and over $500 to local food banks in their communities as part of their 2016
NBMDA pleased to announce that we has established a strategic partnership with the International Surface Fabricators Association (ISFA) which is the trade association representing our industry's leading fabricators - our customers.
While Canada's Goodfellow Inc. has deep roots in the wood and construction materials business—nearly 120 years of expertise across all aspects of the trade—its President and CEO is not only new to the company, but to the industry.
Lumbermen's, Inc. is so much more than a distributor. Ask, and COO/CFO Steve Petersen will tell you why.
Responsibility is a recurring theme in the Columbia Forest Products story. The Greensboro, N.C.-based hardwood plywood and veneer manufacturer employs in the neighborhood of 1,800 people across North America; and, as an employee-owned company, its nurturing tendencies start with them.


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U.S. retailers kicked off Cyber Monday by launching a slew of deals earlier than usual over the weekend, seeking to sustain the momentum of a record $11.6 billion in online sales on Thanksgiving and Black Friday.
The under 35s will be key to the Christmas shopping season internationally, a new study shows. And retailers who want to reach them need to hit a sweet spot by combining sustainability with tech and attractive pricing.
Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba Group raised up to $12.9 billion in a landmark listing in Hong Kong, the largest share sale in the city in nine years and a world record for a cross-border secondary share sale.
Alibaba’s planned $13.4 billion share sale will be Hong Kong’s first paperless stock market listing, a source has said, breaking with a long-held tradition of investors placing stock orders in bank branches.


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The rumor mill is claiming that the Nikon 1 J6 announcement is scheduled to take place at the CP+ 2017 show in February.
Nikon is preparing to replace the 1 J5 mirrorless camera with a new model. It is expected to follow up the previous camera. Even the specs of the upcoming MILC is unknown at the moment we expect minor changes.
Nikon 1 J5 will be replaced by the Nikon 1 J6 soon, a new camera with improved 4K video recording support and SnapBridge technology.


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by Matt Reynolds, assistant editor
ABE will offer demonstrations on the exhibit floor and during seminars.
In an era in which baked products are appearing in seemingly every convenience store, coffee chain and discount superstore, bakery retailers are finding the need to distance themselves from super-convenient, low-quality glut.
Such is the focus of the upcoming American Bakery Expo (ABE), taking place Oct. 21-23 in Atlantic City, N.J. Retail Bakers of America (RBA) is joining New York State Association of Manufacturing Retail Bakers and New Jersey Bakers Board of Trade to host the event.
Show Manager Howard Casper says consolidating several association events into one reduces competition among trade shows and allows exhibitors and attendees alike to convene on a single place at a single time. Representatives from more than 300 companies will be on hand to offer solutions to retail bakers' challenges, making ABE the largest retail bakery expo since the three originally joined forces in 2002.
"This year, we are trying to show our members that in order to survive in the business, we need to raise the bar," says Paul Sapienza, owner of Sapienza Bake Shop in Elmont, N.Y. He believes that quality and creativity are needed to distinguish the retail baker as the elite of the baking world.
Cutting edge ideas
Competitions will exemplify the heightened standard of baking excellence. The 2006 National Bread and Pastry Team Championship brings together 12 teams composed of the finest bakers and pastry chefs in the nation, and entries in the crowd-pleasing Extreme Wedding Cake Competition will certainly present some exciting new ideas for your wedding cake business.
Meanwhile, RBA's annual Creative Decorating Competition will test some of the nation's best decorators. All of the creations will take shape right before the audience's watchful eyes. Decorators aim to push the envelope with their designs and spark new, creative ideas for attendees'. But, ABE plans to be more than a museum for display pieces.
Raising the bar
"Years ago, all you had to do was be a good baker, now you need much more than that," Sapienza says. "The event will incorporate merchandising, pricing, costing, and all sorts of business aspects that modern bakery retailers need to be acquainted with."
The renowned bakery business training representatives at Zingerman's Bakehouse, Ann Arbor, Mich. will be on hand to pass on customer service, bookkeeping and accounting tips. RBA's Do It Yourself Public Relations will teach the art of growing a customer base independent of advertising.
"We are trying to get the members to realize that small shops certainly can survive, they just need to look ahead, distinguish themselves and offer something unique that the big shops can't offer," says Ramon Zayas, New York baker and association member. "There is no better place to see what's happening in the future of the industry."
The forward-looking Frozen Foods Pavilion, for instance, will examine the potential of gelato to be the next big thing in the industry, Sapienza adds.
|Expo General Schedule|
|Sat., Oct. 21¯Expo Hall: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. |
Registration: 7 a.m.-5 p.m.
|Sun., Oct. 22¯Expo Hall: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. |
Registration: 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
|Mon., Oct. 23¯Expo Hall: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. |
Registration: 7:30 a.m.-2 p.m.
For a detailed session schedule and a complete listing of American Bakery Expo exhibitors, visit bakery-net.com


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Let's say, just hypothetically, that a surveillance robot styled after a dog was giving you a hard time. In this situation, you'd want to shut the thing down, and quickly. Thankfully, when it comes to Boston Dynamic's Spot robot, there are several ways to do just that. The robots,
Thousands remain trapped between life and death. Three scientists are working to free them. Roger Highfield reports.Read more...
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From the robots that fail miserably at their jobs to the robots dealing with our literal crap, Mashable’s Crappy Robots dives into the complex world of automation — for better or worse or much, much worse.The inventor once known as the "Queen of Shitty Robots,
When you're newly in the money with roughly $17.5 million worth of cryptocurrency, $5 million of which came courtesy of Colonial Pipeline, it makes sense to take some time off work and enjoy yourself. DarkSide,
You asked and Netflix answered: We're getting even more Bridgerton. Shonda Rhimes will write a limited series about Queen Charlotte's origin story, separate from the main Bridgerton seasons but tying into the show's world.
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You know when you tap an app on your phone and instead of opening, it starts downloading an update? That's kind of what's happening with NASA's helicopter on Mars, Ingenuity.During a pre-flight rotor test on the Martian surface Friday,
The world is still waiting on what will undoubtedly be the biggest decision from Facebook's new Oversight Board: Whether former President Donald Trump will be permanently banned from the social network.However, even with the weight of such a big decision resting on their shoulders,
Save $69.01: The Apple iPad Mini (256GB, WiFi) is available for only $479.99 at Amazon or for the same price at Walmart as of April 13. You might be surprised to learn that it's a pretty good time to buy a new iPad. While supplies of the new iPad Pro might be limited,
在上周关于国内厂商OPPO最新旗舰设备Find 7的曝光内容中最令人激动的某过于首次将5000万像素摄像头引入到Android阵营中，瞄头直指装备4100万像素的Lumia 1020设备。
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In a new series by comedy network Above Average called "Congressional Hearings," Congress works a lot like online message boards.The merits of gluten intolerance are debated in the first episode,
There’s Maker Media, MakerCon, MakerShed, Make: magazine and 131 Maker Faire events that take place throughout the world. Now the founders of all these Makers want a way to connect what they refer to as the “maker movement” online. So Maker Media created a social network called MakerSpace,
LinkedIn推了一款独立 iOS应用 Lookuptoday 帮助用户了解他们同事的技能。LinkedIn称它的研究表明，如果能够知道公司的同事拥有哪些特殊技能，很多公司雇员感觉自己能够把事情做得更好。
It would appear that Amazon has plans to team up with SmartThings to power various home automation features with the Amazon Echo, the voice-powered personal assistant device. According to a Google web cache of the SmartThings blog,
华为的 IFA 发布会一上来，大家熟悉的余承东就掏出了今晚的主角 Mate S。这款大热机种 Ascend Mate 7 的后继产品，将尺寸从原来的 6 吋减小到了 5.5 吋。虽然换用了 AMOLED 屏幕，但分辨率仍为 1080p，并没有追赶 2K 的潮流。


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Facebook Messenger app for iPhone has received an update that adds the ability for a user to draw and add text on photos before sharing them. The feature was added to the Android app last month.
At the time of sending a photo from the camera roll of your device using, the Facebook Messenger app will give you an option to edit. Users can edit the photos as per their choice and send it to friends. In order to add text users will have to tap on the ‘Aa’ icon at the bottom of the screen. The text can be adjusted and moved from up and down.
Drawings can be added to the photos by tapping the scribble option next to the ‘Aa’. Users can slide their finger up and down the screen to select a color and horizontally to select the stroke size of your brush. Such features that let users enhance their photo sharing experience are becoming common on apps like Snapchat.
You can download the updated Facebook Messenger app from the Apple App Store.


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SAP planning blog attack on Oracle?
The concept of "stealth advertising" is not new and many
companies use paid spokespeople on the web to pretend to be
consumers and deceive readers by pretending to be impartial
professionals. Some companies even hire cheap offshore workers
to ply blogs, forums and chat rooms with excessive praise for
products and services.
The problem is when blogs are used to damage the reputation of a
competitor, especially when their competitor is presented in a
false-light and false information might be published. In today's
global economy, armies of low-cost bloggers can be hired to condemn
their competitors with misrepresentation and false allegations.
In this article titled "
Blogging is crucial to SAP's attack
Oracle plan", we see that SAP may be preparing to use blogs
in their attack on Oracle, aimed to "disrupt Oracle":
"Mr Nolan's mission is to develop a strategy will disrupt
Oracle and also use blogging and the new media technologies such
as wikis, in building an internal SAP blogosphere."
The article also suggests a plan to create an "external
component" (paid staff?) to ensure that SAP is "well represented" on
"And there is also an external communications component
and that is to make sure that SAP is well represented in
whatever IT conversations are out there."
The article suggests that SAP will employ blogs as the vehicle
for their "Attack Oracle" campaign, but the details are being kept a
"Mr Nolan also talked about a couple of other
communications strategies he is considering in his "Attack
Oracle" campaign. I'm choosing not to mention them at the
moment. I want to see how they might work because they are
original ideas and I don't want to potentially blunt their
effectiveness by writing about them first.
What is very clear is that Mr Nolan's early and lengthy
experience with blogging has provided him with a keen awareness
how things work in this new media age."
Is this deceptive?
In some countries, the practice of using paid workers to pretend
to be consumers and attack their competitors is illegal, especially
if they publish false information about their competition.
This Forbes article titled "
Attack of the blogs"
discusses the issue of false advertising with blogs:
"Blogs started a few years ago as a simple way for people
to keep online diaries. Suddenly they are the ultimate vehicle
for brand-bashing, personal attacks, political extremism and
smear campaigns. It's not easy to fight back: Often a bashing
victim can't even figure out who his attacker is."
It goes on to note that blogs are now being used as a marketing
"Some companies now use blogs as a weapon, unleashing
swarms of critics on their rivals. "I'd say 50% to 60% of
attacks are sponsored by competitors," says Bruce Fischman, a
lawyer in Miami for targets of online abuse."
In this article titled "Fighting Back", we see that
bloggers-for-hire can be a powerful weapon:
"Earlier this year Marqui, a tiny Portland, Ore. software
shop, began paying 21 bloggers $800 per month to post items
about Marqui, while requiring them to disclose the payments.
Marqui's listings soared on Google from 2,000 to 250,000


text: Local Burger King supports cancer research WESTERLY — Burger King customers can help fight cancer from July 29 through Sept. 2 by contributing $1 to the Jimmy Fund through the A Chance for Kids & Families program at participating Burger King restaurants, including the franchise at 99 Franklin St.With each contribution, customers will receive a promotion card guaranteed to be a winner with prizes ranging from an all-inclusive trip from TNT Vacations Powered by Funjet Vacations, American Airlines miles and theme park tickets, to prizes from Burger King, Aubuchon Hardware and Old Navy.“The Burger King family around the world is dedicated to making a difference in the communities in which we work and live,” said Jim Froio, Burger King franchisee and president, New England Association. “Cancer touches so many lives and A Chance for Kids & Families helps support the fine work done at Dana-Farber ridding the world of cancer. We are happy to continue our support of this program and look forward to supporting it in the future.”In the last 13 years, participating Burger King restaurants have raised more than $10.9 million for cancer research and care at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.“For the past 13 years, Burger King employees and their restaurant guests have been an invaluable partner in our fight cancer,” said Suzanne Fountain, director of the Jimmy Fund.For more information about the Jimmy Fund or A Chance for Kids & Families, including official rules and an alternate method of entry, visit a participating Burger King restaurant, JimmyFund.org, or call the Jimmy Fund at 617-582-9675. Waterford Hotel Group appoints Woll as director of sales for Mystic Marriott GROTON — Waterford Hotel Group has announced the appointment of Lori Woll to the director of sales position for the 285-room Mystic Marriott Hotel & Spa. Woll previously served as director of catering for the Mystic Marriott from 2006-09.The Mystic Marriott is managed by Waterford Hotel Group, a national hotel and convention center management firm.“We are delighted to welcome Lori back to the Mystic Marriott,” said Brien Fox, vice president of sales and marketing for Waterford Hotel Group. “Lori’s prior experience with the award-winning Mystic Marriott, coupled with her extensive industry experience and strong community relations, makes her the ideal candidate to lead the sales and marketing effort at the hotel.”Woll has more than 15 years of valuable experience in both hotel and restaurant management. As director of sales for the Mystic Marriott, Woll will assume responsibility of the sales and marketing functions of the hotel and actively seek out new accounts, while continuing to grow existing client relationships.The director of sales will also be dedicated to consistency in meeting sales goals and exceeding the expectations of guests and clients. Wash. Trust opens branch in Johnston WESTERLY — Washington Trust, the largest independent bank headquartered in Rhode Island, has announced plans to open its first branch in Johnston, to be located at 1383 Atwood Ave., the former site of Ribs & Company. Washington Trust’s 19th branch office is scheduled to open in the first quarter of 2014.“Washington Trust has a 213-year history of serving Rhode Islanders and providing quality banking services,” said Joseph J. MarcAurele, Washington Trust chairman, president and chief executive officer. “We are thrilled to offer our banking services to residents and businesses in the Johnston community.”Washington Trust’s new 5,400-square-foot Johnston branch will feature four teller stations, three customer service areas and a walk-up ATM. Other banking conveniences include two drive-up banking lanes, night deposit services for small business customers and a drive-up ATM. Local business owner attends Servpro nat’l convention WESTERLY — Dion Luzzi, a local Servpro franchise owner, recently returned from Servpro’s 44th annual national convention, held June 17-21 at the Anaheim Marriott Hotel and the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, Calif.Luzzi owns Servpro of Washington County (401-315-2337 or email@example.com) and Servpro of Newport & Bristol Counties (401-847-8145 or firstname.lastname@example.org).Servpro, an industry leader in disaster cleanup, restoration and remediation services, again welcomed a record number of franchisees to its annual event, offering attendees the most extensive program ever offered at aServpro Convention — more than 60 workshops sessions covering more than 30 topics. This year’s keynote speaker was Walter Bond, a former NBA player.“The variety and quality of this year’s educational and business sessions was better than ever,” said Sue Steen, chief executive officer of Servpro Industries Inc. “This convention is a great opportunity for our franchisees to learn about the latest initiatives from Servpro corporate, and the developing trends in our industry and to network with their fellow franchisees.”In addition to providing a networking and educational forum for the more than 1,600 franchise owners in the Servpro franchise system, the annual event provides a platform for Servpro to recognize and reward franchisees for outstanding success in their businesses. Pink Mermaid awarded August Business of the Month MYSTIC — Each month, the Greater Mystic Chamber of Commerce highlights a member business deserving of special recognition. The Pink Mermaid, 313 Gold Star Highway in Groton, is the August recipient of the Business of the Month award. The award is nomination-based and is determined by several factors, including community involvement, achievements and overall success.The Pink Mermaid is a mastectomy boutique that serves all of Southeastern Connecticut and parts of Rhode Island. The boutique offers many specialized services for patients going through cancer treatments. Private fittings are available for patients who have gone through mastectomy or lumpectomy surgeries.Also offered are fittings for a variety of garments used during lymphedema treatment.In addition, the Pink Mermaid carries several brands of compression stockings — off the shelf stockings or custom fit stockings.The Pink Mermaid also carries a large assortment of products for patients going through chemotherapy or radiation, and the store now hosts a cancer thrivers and survivors potluck every third Thursday of each month, as well as numerous support group sessions and learning seminars.The mission of the Pink Mermaid and its owner Carol Ryall is to provide excellent service for their customers, as some deal with the difficulties of treatment and recovery. The main theme is that its customers, whether newly diagnosed or on the road to recovery, all deserve the best. Ryall’s hope behind the boutique is that by supplying properly fitted clothing and prosthesis, it will restore balance and symmetry to customers’ bodies, as well as provide a boost in self-confidence.Nominated by a fellow local business owner, one nomination letter reads: “Carol has been in the cancer care business for many years. ... She is a very caring person and I believe that her business is very much needed in our area.”For more information, please visit www.pinkmermaidct.com. Mystic chamber’s Business After Hours set for Florence Griswold Museum MYSTIC — The Greater Mystic Chamber of Commerce will host its monthly Business After Hours at Florence Griswold Museum on Tuesday from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The museum, 96 Lyme St., Old Lyme, features a modern exhibition gallery, education center and restored artist’s studios. Business After Hours is a monthly networking event, so bring business cards.The cost is $10 for members and $20 for nonmembers. To register, contact the Mystic chamber at 860-572-9578 or email Hannah@mysticchamber.org. KVH Industries reports 4th sequential record revenue quarter MIDDLETOWN — KVH Industries Inc. has reported financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2013. The company reported second-quarter revenue of $43.2 million, net income on a generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) basis of $1.5 million, or $0.10 per diluted share, and non-GAAP net income of $2.3 million, or $0.15 per diluted share.The non-GAAP net income excludes one-time costs, net of tax benefit, associated with the Headland Media acquisition that closed on May 11. During the same period last year, the company reported net income of $0.5 million, or $0.03 per diluted share, on revenues of $32.0 million.“The acquisition of Headland Media midway through the quarter was an important strategic move to expand our broadband communications product offerings with new media content, including the latest movies, TV shows, daily newspapers, and music.Even excluding revenue contributed by Headland Media, our core business recorded our fourth sequential record revenue quarter,” said Martin Kits van Heyningen, KVH’s chief executive officer. “Our maritime VSAT business continues to enjoy solid growth and we are excited that we are getting a favorable reception from customers regarding the new content offerings which we plan to roll out toward the end of the year.”For the six months ended June 30, revenue was $83.1 million, up 42 percent compared to $58.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2012. KVH reported a GAAP net income of $3.5 million for the first six months of 2013, or $0.23 per diluted share.Excluding the Headland Media acquisition-related costs, the company recorded a non-GAAP net income of $4.2 million or $0.28 per diluted share. During the same period last year, the company reported a GAAP net loss of $0.9 million, or a $0.06 loss per share. KVH more than doubles mini-VSAT broadband network capacity in Asia-Pacific Region MIDDLETOWN — Continuing the network expansion strategy outlined with the announcement of its new TracPhone V-IP series satellite communications systems and IP-MobileCast service (expected to be available later this year), KVH Industries Inc. has more than doubled the capacity of its mini-VSAT broadband network in the Asia-Pacific region. The ongoing global network upgrade involves deployment of variable coding, spreading and modulation (VCSM) technology provided by ViaSat Inc., KVH’s partner in the mini-VSAT broadband network. This the fourth major capacity increase in less than eight months, following upgrades in the Caribbean, EMEA, and African and Brazilian regions that began in late 2012.“Increasing mini-VSAT broadband network capacity in the Asia-Pacific region is a key step in our strategy to provide mariners with the connectivity they need at sea,” explains Brent Bruun, executive vice president of KVH’s mobile broadband group. “This area is a major hub for commercial shipping and the vessels traveling there need affordable, fast and convenient connections in order to optimize their operations. The mini-VSAT broadband network, particularly with the new TracPhone V-IP series terminals and upcoming IP-MobileCast service, provides those connections at an affordable price combined with a number of benefits that other providers do not offer.”KVH recently announced a four-part strategy for the mini-VSAT broadband network, which is designed to bring a variety of economical and convenient content services to mariners for the first time. It involves deployment of VCSM technology to significantly increase effective network capacity, upgrading the TracPhone terminals used to deliver the mini-VSAT broadband service, creating a first-of-its-kind content delivery service, and building alliances with application providers to deliver a variety of high-quality content via that service.


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Whiteford Kenworth recently marked the grand opening of its tenth location with the inauguration of the new Whiteford TRP facility. This latest addition to the Whiteford family is dedicated to parts sales and top-notch truck and trailer services.
Conveniently situated at 6037 Big Play Way, Marion, IN 46952, just off of Route 69, the Whiteford TRP location promises accessibility for customers in the Marion area. Boasting a strategic location, Whiteford says the facility also extends its reach through mobile repair services, ensuring that assistance is just a call away.
Whiteford Kenworth adds its team is enthusiastic about the opportunity to engage with the Marion community and establish meaningful partnerships. With a commitment to delivering unparalleled service, the new location is poised to meet the diverse needs of customers, setting the stage for lasting relationships.
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"Our commitment to Marion extends beyond just service; it's about understanding and meeting the needs of our valued customers,” says Ron Whiteford, president of Whiteford Kenworth. “At Whiteford Kenworth, customer satisfaction is paramount. We're here to ensure that every interaction reflects our dedication to providing solutions tailored to our customers' requirements."
Whether it's parts sales, professional truck and trailer services, or the convenience of mobile repairs, Whiteford Kenworth says its tenth location is geared to become a trusted resource in Marion. The team looks forward to welcoming customers and contributing to the vibrant community through reliable and quality service.