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Meanwhile, the reality show "Daddy Where" on product placement adds a lot of entry points .The executives in an interview with reporters , said: "Prior to the EU force had found STO conducted secretly opened their parcels , and even pieces of behavior over the Pirates , but for such a large-scale accident is the first time a well-known courier companies . Fashion Style Nike Dunks According to industry association statistics , Chinese condiment than 100 well-known brands in the composite 28 companies seasonings ( excluding chicken, chicken powder and seasoning sauce ) annual output of 257,500 tons in 2011 to grow to 393,800 in 2012 tons , with an average increase of 16.Analysts believe that the greatest post-war British retail sector is facing a crisis .Zhang Kai of China Textile Industry Chamber of Commerce executive vice president of CCPIT .In particular, the media company which watch brands staggering a responsible person in charge of advertising sources, some high-end watches in the new fiscal year beginning in April of this year , the advertising budget fell 20-30% .
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Through this complex process , make Galanz products, " Wal-Mart bypassing " direct sales to the terminal , which will make its prices become terminal sales price , the price may increase more than 100% , excluding the cost of the supply chain , its profits will leave great imagination. How much is the Womens Air Jordan 4 According to Assistant Director of Operations Suning Appliance Court Jinxiang introduced , as 12:00 , they did not find Suning Jingdong price agent to research prices.Coupled with poaching quite popular among peers , which makes luxury goods companies met growing Chinese -style trouble.In recent years, Huzhou textile workers wages rise, soaring to more than 4 million, representing an increase of 2007 over 60 %.2012 ~ 2013 , the company extracts natural seasonings design capacity of 300 tons , in 2012 this product is only 68."Although the overall title price than expected , but still within a reasonable range class .


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Emarat, represented by its trademark "Café Arabicca" operating under the umbrella of Bakeria in various service stations sponsored the UAE Barista Championship for Barista Competition that was recently at the Meydan Hotel in Dubai.
Dr. Rahma Bin Mohammad Al Shamsi, the Retail Sales Manager of Emarat, stated that Café Arabicca had participated in the said Championship. Early preparations have taken place through organizing competitions between the staff of Café Arabicca in all service stations that provide such service. The best four employees were selected from the 40 participants and represented the trademark in the Championship.
Dr. Al Shamsi also added that the objectives of organizing such competitions are to improve the employees' skills in preparing coffee and to motivate such employees for development and creativity. He further stated that such Championship is a great opportunity to promote our trademark locally and internationally through sponsorship and participation, especially since the finals for the winners of the participating countries shall be held in Austria, where Barista International Championship finals is organized.
Barista championship is a National Competition that is organized by World Barista Championship (WBC) every year and will then be concluded with the announcement of the world’s best coffee maker.
Dr. Al Shamsi had also previously rewarded the four employees who have won the competitions organized for the employees of Café Arabicca in the service stations.


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Before Mobile World Congress, there was a large-looking HTC phone with Verizon branding and no one knew what it was. Later pictures told of a battery door with those same racing line contours found on the HTC DROID Incredible – a phone that was rumored to have a bigger brother coming.
MWC came and HTC announced the Incredible S, a European version of a phone we expected to hit Verizon. Today, more pictures have surfaced all but confirming the inevitable. The picture itself doesn’t show much, though I’m wondering how the phone’s time could be incriminating to whoever leaked the photo as it’s warped out.
We’d beg for a release date and pricing, but Verizon has yet to bring out two other HTC phones we know will be hitting the carrier – the Merge and the Thunderbolt. (HTC says that one’s release date will be announced “soon”, by the way.) [Android Spin]


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While full-scale DOCSIS 3.1 implementations may not occur for another few years, cable operators are currently preparing their networks. In this free, live, Google Hangout, which is sponsored by VeEX, and hosted by CED, attendees will learn about how cable operators and vendors are gearing up for 3.1 rollouts. Panelists include: Cox’s Jeff Finkelstein, The Volpe Firm’s Brady Volpe, and VeEX CEO Cyrille Morelle.
Special Report from Genband’s Perspectives conference: Fring’s core business is allowing a service provider—including a cable operator—to take full advantage of a network that might include fixed or mobile wireless voice and definitely includes broadband as a way to give consumers the flexibility to use whatever services they may want anywhere they may want.
WOW! Internet, Cable & Phone is selling systems in two cities in South Dakota to Clarity Telecom. WOW! picked up the systems with the acquisition of Knology in 2012. The two cities had been served by PrairieWave Communications, which Knology bought in 2007 for $255 million.
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Amazon is launching a music streaming service for its Prime members, adding yet another freebie to its popular free-shipping plan ahead of the expected unveiling of its first smartphone next week. Starting Thursday, Amazon.com Inc. will offer more than a million tracks for ad-free streaming and download to Kindle Fire tablets as well as to computers and the Amazon Music app for Apple and Android devices
Google recently rated Cable One High Speed Internet “YouTube HD Verified” – a certification given to those internet service providers (ISPs) who consistently offer a connection stable enough to stream HD (720p) video without interruption or buffering, the MSO said.
Special Report from Genband’s Perspectives conference: BT is using strong wireline infrastructure get back into the wireless business -- an "inside-out" strategy, while Verizon plans to leverage a strong wireless position while it gradually evolves its wireline network -- an "outside-in" approach.
Tektronix has upgraded its Sentry family of digital content monitors with features designed to help comply with new Closed Captioning regulations, better identify audio issues – including overly loud commercials, and ensure the quality of OTT and TV Everywhere services.
As expected, AT&T will be bringing its 1 Gbps service to the Winston-Salem area after city officials there recently ratified an agreement. Back in April AT&T said it was in advanced talks with the North Carolina Next Generation Network (NCNGN) to light up its GigaPower service in six cities in the state, including Winston-Salem.
CableLabs has become a Contributor member of the MoCA Alliance. Membership in the organization enables CableLabs to provide more input and direction early in the spec development process for greater synergy between the two organizations.
The smart home controller sector, which includes control panels, gateways and bridges for home automation services, is projected to grow to $6 billion worldwide by 2019. According to a recent report by ABI Research, smart home automation controller shipments will blossom due to ongoing mass-market interest, lower costs and an expanding supplier base.
Netflix will ease up on a month-long finger-pointing campaign that blamed Verizon and other Internet service providers for problems with its video subscription service. The decision, announced in a Monday blog post, follows a legal threat issued by Verizon last week.
This year's World Cup will play out on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and messaging apps like WhatsApp just as it progresses in stadiums from Sao Paulo to Rio De Janeiro. Nearly 40 percent of Facebook's 1.28 billion users are fans of soccer. On Tuesday, the world's biggest online social network is adding new features to help fans follow the World Cup, which takes place in Brazil from June 12 to July 13.
Telefónica subscribers in Chile and Peru will be able to move between all customer interaction channels, whether self-service or agent assisted, via the Web, call center or at the retail store, across its entire quad-play offering – wireline, wireless, Internet and TV.
Amtrak is looking for proposals on how to upgrade its on-board Wi-Fi service on trains running the Northeast Corridor. The goal is to increase available bandwidth per train from the currently available 10Mbps to a minimum of 25 Mbps. The company is soliciting bids for a proof-of-concept project.
AT&T is trying to gain traction for its $49 billion acquisition of DirecTV by sending up a trial balloon that it could offer the NFL’s Sunday Ticket to its wireless phone subscribers. The Wall Street Journal reported last week that AT&T’s management floated the possibility of offering NFL Sunday Ticket to its phone subscribers without having it count against their data caps.
Austrian service provider Liwest Kabelmedien has deployed Arris’ flagship E6000 Converged Edge Router and TG682 cable modem/gateway in order to deliver a 250 Mbps service to its subscribers. By deploying Arris’ E6000, which is based on the cable industry’s converged cable access platform (CCAP), Liwest said it was future-proofing its investment en route to offering a 1 Gbps service down the road.
China Mobile Ltd. has agreed to buy an 18 percent stake in Thai telecommunications and cable TV company True Corp. for $880 million, the highest profile corporate deal announced in Thailand since the military sized power in a May 22 coup. True said Monday that the investment by the state-owned Chinese company is part of a 65 billion baht ($2 billion) share issue that will mainly be used to reduce the Thai company's debt.
In a press release that seemingly just lacked legendary hype man Flavor Flav, Videotron unveiled its new “revolutionary” iPad app this week with features such as customized search recommendations and social media integration. Videotron developed the newest version of its illico app for iPad, which it claimed was a first in Canada.
Comcast Business has pushed its fiber network into a business park in Pleasanton, Calif. en route to delivering Ethernet, data, Wi-Fi and voice services to various businesses located in the park. With the fiber upgrade, Valley Business Park is now being served by a network that features speeds of up to 10 Gbps.
Verizon Communications Inc., the country's fourth-largest home Internet service provider, sent a letter to Netflix Inc. on Thursday, telling it to stop blaming Verizon for bad video quality or face a lawsuit. Verizon is reacting to messages appearing on the screens of some Netflix subscribers, blaming Internet service providers for poor video quality.
Cox Business became the latest cable operator to receive Carrier Ethernet (CE) 2.0 certification from the Metro Ethernet Forum (MEF.) MEF announced its CE 2.0 services certification last year. Cox joined Time Warner Cable Business Class, RCN Business and Comcast in the CE 2.0 certification club.
Prior to the start of this fall’s SCTE Cable-Tec Expo, the SCTE and CableLabs will cue up wireless and DOCSIS 3.1 in a symposium designed to provide the current status of the two technologies and their impact on cable operators’ services. The symposium will also tackle the technical requirements and engineering techniques that are needed to ensure seamless, successful deployments of DOCSIS 3.1 and wireless technologies.
More than half of all small businesses still don't have a website. Small businesses that don't have one say they don't have the time, think it will cost too much or don't want the rush of orders that comes with being online.
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SALT LAKE CITY -- This year, it’s likely you’ll notice some changes to a few of the food stops you frequent, as the Food and Drug Administration is implementing a new policy for all chain food vendors.
The Food and Drug Administration's new policy requires all chain food vendors to display calorie content on display cases.
The new regulations are a part of the Affordable Care Act, and it’s all in an effort to combat the nation’s obesity epidemic.
FOX 13 News broke down all of the changes with local convenience store chain Maverik and heard from one dietitian who said the cost might be higher than the benefit.
The FDA will begin requiring all food vendors with 20 or more locations to display menus with the calorie content of all standard food items cooked in-house.
“They really want to consumer to be able to see the sign and make their choices that way,” said Aaron Simpson, the Vice President of Marketing for Maverik.
The new regulations are pretty specific, and now everything from fountain drinks, to cheese sticks to salads will have their calorie count on display, a costly change for each company.
“For a company the size of Maverik, we can absorb that cost a little easier, but this is going to be a tougher thing for smaller companies,” Simpson said. “We’ll probably have to hire someone next summer to work through the process, might even have to hire some consultants to make sure we are doing it right and complying with regulations.”
Julie Metos, a dietician and professor in the University of Utah College of Health, researches obesity and said the new regulations are a step in the right direction, considering most Americans are eating two out of three meals out of their homes.
Metos said: “I think what happens when you go to a restaurant or you go to the convenience store or you’re in a rush, you kind of have this idea that it’s special, right? That it’s an exception to your eating, but if this is what you’re eating all of the time we have to be a little more aware of the calorie content or the nutrition content.”
The new regulations will affect restaurants, convenience stores, coffee shops, amusement parks and even movie theaters, but even dieticians are betting it’s not going to affect which snack you’re taking into the cinema.
“If you really want something that’s your favorite food and a special treat, maybe you don’t even look at the nutrition facts label and that’s OK,” Metos said. “It’s a special treat--you already know it’s not the most healthy. That’s fine, but I think this is most helpful for your day-to-day eating.”
Metos said the displayed calorie count will probably only affect about 25 to 30 percent of the food choices people make, with the reason being that nutrition isn’t the first thing most Americans consider when picking their food.
“Nutrition is number three or four on the list, it’s on the list but taste is first, cost is second for most people, and then nutrition is third,” Metos said.
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SAP is to buy 3-D visualization toolmaker Right Hemisphere in a bid to improve the user interfaces of its various lines of business software, the companies announced Tuesday. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Open Text has purchased Operitel, maker of learning and portal software that is integrated with Microsoft SharePoint, the companies announced Tuesday. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Netflix will roll out its streaming movie service in 43 Central American, South American and Caribbean countries, beginning with Brazil, the company announced Monday.
Google's acquisition of Motorola Mobility last month wasn't just about the patents. The Mountain View, Calif. company is interested in the hardware business, too.
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The U.S. Department of Justice's lawsuit opposing AT&T's proposed acquisition of T-Mobile USA may not mean the end of the deal, according to some experts.
IBM plans to acquire risk analytics company Algorithmics for US$387 million, a deal that IBM said on Thursday will bolster its risk management offerings in light of increasing regulation in the financial markets.
Several consumer and digital rights groups applauded the U.S. Department of Justice's opposition to AT&T's proposed acquisition of rival mobile carrier T-Mobile USA, with critics of the deal saying it would have hurt consumers.
The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit to block AT&T from acquiring mobile competitor T-Mobile USA, with the agency saying the US$39 billion deal would significantly reduce competition, jack up prices and stifle innovation.
Expanding its portfolio of analytic software for state and local governments, IBM is in the process of acquiring security analytics software provider i2, the companies announced Wednesday. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Salesforce.com is joining forces with Dun & Bradstreet on Data.com, a cloud-based storehouse of company and customer contact information for use in CRM (customer relationship management) systems, the companies said Wednesday.
AT&T will return 5,000 outsourced call-center jobs to the U.S. if regulators approve its proposed US$39 billion acquisition of T-Mobile USA, the company said Wednesday.
Oracle is accusing Hewlett-Packard of fraud in connection with the companies' settlement agreement over the hiring of former HP CEO Mark Hurd, and wants the pact dissolved, according to a court filing Tuesday.
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An Idaho-based motorsports distributor spent $6 million on a Valley View Business Park warehouse.
Through an affiliated company, Western Power Sports, one of the largest after-market parts and equipment distributors of its kind in the country, bought the 110,000-square-foot distribution center at 37 Valley View Drive.
Western Power Sports has six other distribution centers, including in its Boise hometown, Tennessee, Indiana, California and Texas, according to its website.
WPS also has a location in Elizabethtown near Harrisburg and serves dealers and repair shops in Northeast Pennsylvania.
Chief Executive Officer Craig Shoemaker wouldn’t offer specific plans for the place or a timeline.
“We just bought the property. … Right now nothing’s coming,” he said briefly describing the logistical lift to do anything with 110,000 square feet.
“It’s just going to sit there,” he said.
The warehouse is on 9.6 acres with parking for 100 vehicles and over 2,000 square feet for offices. It has 10 loading docks.
SLIBCO, the commercial development arm of the Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce, first envisioned the Jessup business parks, Valley View and neighboring Jessup Small Business Center, and laid the groundwork for the commercial area years in the making.
Over the last few years it’s begun generating real buzz.
Recently the national development company Trammell Crow revealed plans for a 1-million-square-foot building at the park’s southern end. Other recent adds include a new building by Pasqualichio Brothers, a gourmet meat products company formerly of Scranton, and LBP Manufacturing, which makes packaging for food service.
“It’ll bring some jobs to this area, that’s for sure,” said Jack McHale of Jack’s Cycle & Service in Scranton. He’s one of a number of area WPS dealers.
There’s another motorsports parts distributor in the immediate area. Tucker Powersports has a distribution center in Olyphant.
McHale said he can already get parts shipped overnight from WPS’ Elizabethtown location, but a distribution center in Jessup means he might get rush orders the same day, especially if he can walk in and pick up parts the way he does at Tucker.
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If you’re still using a Windows phone in 2019, now is the time to switch to either Android or iOS. Windows phone has we all know has not been getting any attention this past few years and even the tech giant Microsoft has dropped support or the devices and will no longer be producing new phones.
Android and iOS on the other hand are receiving constant support and are the two mobile leading OS at the moment.
Why you should switch to an Android/iOS smartphone
The social media and social networking, of course Facebook has announced that it will discontinue support of some of it apps for Windows Phone, which includes Messenger, Instagram, and Facebook app itself leaving only WhatsApp messenger for the platform.
Currently, WhatsApp supports only Window 8 and 10 mobile and there’s no telling whether WhatsApp will also be discontinued for the Windows mobile.
According to a Microsoft spokeswoman, Facebook will end its support for its apps on Windows Mobile starting April 30th. Users will then have to resort to accessing this social platforms using their phones browser or third party apps.
This seems to be the season of shutting down products. Following in the footsteps of Google, which recently shut down Google+, Inbox by Gmail, and Allo. Facebook is now ending support of three of it app for Windows phones.
Facebook, Instagram, and Messenger are amongst the top free apps in the Microsoft Store, although it’s unclear exactly how many are still using Windows phone, the number of those the removal of this app will impact is unlikely to be significant.


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Smoothie King announced it was rolling out a new product, smoothie bowls, nationwide beginning with its San Antonio locations Sept. 27.
According to a news release, Smoothie King is offering six different Smoothie Bowls: three that start off with an açai base and three that have a pitaya base:
The acai bowls include PB Swizzle, Berry Goji Getaway and Go-Go Goji Crunch.
- PB Swizzle: acai blend, granola, sliced banana, diced strawberries, whole blueberries and peanut butter drizzle
- Berry Goji Getaway: acai blend, diced mango, diced strawberries, shredded coconut, dried goji berries and honey drizzle
- Go-Go Goji Crunch: acai blend, granola, diced strawberries, whole blueberries, dried goji berries and honey drizzle
The pitaya bowls include Bee Berry Sting, Hive Five and Purple Delight.
- Bee Berry Sting: pitaya blend, granola, diced strawberries, diced mango, whole blueberries and honey drizzle
- Hive Five: pitaya blend, sliced banana, diced mango, shredded coconut, dried goji berries and honey drizzle
- Purple Delight: pitaya blend, granola, sliced banana, whole blueberries, dried goji berries and peanut butter drizzle
Smoothie King is offering all smoothie bowls at a promotional price of $7.99 for a limited time. The regular Smoothie Bowl price is $9.99.
Company representatives said the new smoothie bowls feature fresh ingredients that will satisfy guests who seeking a made-to-order alternative for breakfast or lunch that is healthier, satiating and flavorful.
“Many of our guests are looking for healthy and satisfying dining options that are also tasty and indulgent,” Smoothie King Vice President of Brand Marketing Shannon Gewinner said in a statement.
Gewinner said San Antonio is an ideal market for the company to launch its smoothie bowls lineup, adding that San Antonio is a vibrant community with a diverse population that enjoys trying new culinary experiences.
“Additionally, San Antonio has more than a dozen higher education institutions that serve more than 120,000 students, and healthy, delicious açai and pitaya bowls are very popular among college-aged individuals and young working adults. They offer the nutrition and fuel they seek between classes, during work breaks and before and after workouts,” Gewinner said.
Gewinner said Smoothie King also chose to debut its new Smoothie Bowls lineup in San Antonio because the company already has a strong presence in this market with 16 locations across the San Antonio metropolitan area, all of which are franchisee owned and operated.
“Our San Antonio franchisees are dedicated supporters of our brand and are extremely valuable members of our team. We know they will enthusiastically support the San Antonio launch of our Smoothie Bowls,” Gewinner said.


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Splend, an Aussie start-up that rents cars to Uber drivers, has secured funding from specialist lender Investec, which values the company at $28 million.
Telstra CEO Andy Penn says he wouldn't hold sports rights hostage, as Optus stands by its much-criticised EPL coverage.
The giant social network wants to harness its huge audience to take on LinkedIn and online job boards
A new app created by an economist and his partner lets you find the cheapest time and place to see a film.
Fintech start-up PromisePay has changed its name to Assembly Payments after signing a key deal with eBay's Gumtree business.
A 15 year old homegrown software company called ELMO is eyeing an IPO to fund expansion of its products.
Digital technology has not unleashed the same revolution in publishing that it has for music, television and news.
Want to take better pictures with your iPhone? It's a snap if you follow these tips.
A start-up in Japan is trying to make Michael Jackson's retail experience a reality for everyone.
It would be senseless for Europe to replicate Silicon Valley. But given its strong industrial base, it can still create something unique.
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TFI recognize Remitbee Online Money Transfer as a 'Global FinTech Leader' in Toronto. Read the full press release announcement from Remitbee here.
Online PR News – 25-May-2019 – Mississauga, – On March 25th 2019, Toronto Finance International (TFI) named Remitbee as one of the leading Financial Technology (FinTech) companies in Toronto. The full report by TFI highlights how Canada's largest FinTech ecosystem has continued to grow and expand over the past 6 years. It also states that there is "significant opportunity to increase its share of global deals" if we FinTech companies continue to innovate.
At Remitbee Online Money Transfer, we are incredibly proud to be named as one of the leading FinTech companies in this area of Toronto. We work for the immigrants of Canada, connecting them with their families financially on a global scale through affordable remittances.
Toronto Finance International Report
There is growing competition in the Greater Toronto Area and across Canada between FinTech companies focusing specifically on the needs of immigrants. This only makes our achievement even more notable. It is our hard work to create an innovative platform for immigrants that has won us this recognition.
The TFI report regards a FinTech start-up as leading through these criteria:
• FinTechs that have publicly disclosed more than $500,000 in equity financing.
• FinTechs that have received considerable national media coverage for their products or services.
Of the 194 FinTech start-ups surveyed by TFI, only 40 were selected as leading. Remitbee now has a well-deserved place among a list of leading Toronto FinTech start-ups, that includes recognizable names such as:
Here at Remitbee, we are incredibly pleased that our work is helping to build the FinTech industry in Toronto, not only creating more jobs and financial solutions for immigrants but supporting the financial ecosystem.
TFI's report shows that Toronto has one of the highest investment growth rates globally, with an increasing number of sizeable global deals occurring each year. Remitbee is proud to have contributed to the Canadian economy and will continue to do so.
Innovating FinTech in Toronto
While we are celebrating our success as a leading FinTech company, we are also looking towards the future. The TFI report highlights a few key areas that the Toronto FinTech industry needs to focus on to grow further.
• Openness and proximity. TFI suggests FinTech companies working together within Toronto and strengthening local bonds. This will improve our technology and push FinTech towards more efficient, user-friendly and affordable solutions.
• Global awareness. TFI suggests that to elevate Toronto's status as a leading FinTech hub, we should build a global reputation by forging bonds internationally. Through hiring talent from across the globe to attracting overseas investments.
At Remitbee, these are important factors for our business. We have direct partnerships with Punjab National Bank, Sacombank and Nations Trust Bank, just to name a few. Working with financial institutions all around the world allows us to lead the way with faster, securer and easier transactions.
As we enter the second half of 2019, we will continue to raise the bar in Toronto. We will innovate our platform and build new relationships for the benefit of our customers.
At its heart, Remitbee is a company for the people. For the immigrants. For the real heroes in our communities - those that graciously send their money back home.
So, we'd like to personally thank everyone who uses Remitbee for making the platform what it is today. Our achievement and recognition from TFI is as much your victory as it is ours.


text: Miele announced the opening of its newest center in the historic Merchandise Mart in downtown Chicago. Production on the new facility is presently underway and is anticipated to open in spring 2014. “We are thrilled to bring our innovative products and unique culinary experience to the Chicago Merchandise Mart,” said Nick Ord, President of Miele, USA. “Unlike other showrooms, Miele appliances are not simply put on display, but instead they take center stage. The new Miele Center at Chicago includes a fully functioning kitchen and live appliances to engage and inspire customers as they view the latest and most comprehensive ranges of our prestigious appliances. We look forward to further cultivating our relationships with the architects, designers and their customers who look to the Mart for design inspiration each day.” During the construction of the new Center at Chicago, a temporary showplace of Miele products is now open in LuxeHome’s Design Resource Center. This showplace provides a space at the Merchandise Mart in Chicago for consumers and the trade to learn more about Miele’s product offerings while the permanent space is being built.


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Garden City, NY ( December 2, 2014) –Girl Scouts of Nassau County (GSNC) kicked off Cyber Monday with the launch of Digital Cookie’s Digital Order Card - first ever online ordering option for Girl Scout Cookies including favorites like the Thin Mints, Tagalongs, Savannah Smiles and Samoas. Girl Scouts now have the option of setting up a website where friends and family can order Girl Scout Cookies from anywhere within the United States.
“Our Girl Scouts will be able to create and customize their personal Digital Cookie website to build customer lists, post photos or video to help market their cookie business and achieve their personal goals as well as track their cookie sales,” stated Girl Scouts of Nassau County Executive Director and CEO Donna Ceravolo. “Going digital is yet another way for Girl Scouts to continue to learn financial literacy and valuable business lessons through our Girl Scout Cookie® Program. Of course, girls will still be taking orders and having booth sales. Digital Cookie is just another option for building their skills.”
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For the first time in the Girl Scouts of Nassau County’s tradition of selling cookies, a gluten-free cookie option will be offered. Toffee-tastic, is a gluten-free cookie packed with golden toffee bits. These cookies have meet the gluten-free standards of the FDA and NSF, a public health and safety organization.
“We are so excited to announce the newest additions to our traditional Girl Scout cookie line,” said Girl Scouts of Nassau County Executive Director and CEO Donna Ceravolo. “For years our customers have been asking for new varieties and we are pleased to offer them two new options this year! With the gluten-free “Toffee-tastic” and the” Rah-Rah Raisin” which is only 60 calorie per cookie, even more people can enjoy Girl Scout cookies.”
The Girl Scout Cookie® Program teach the girls valuable business lessons through hands-on opportunities that teach goal setting, decision making, money management, business ethics and people skills. As a part of the Girl Scout’s mission, Girl Scout Cookie Program show girls the potential they possess to make differences in their community and in the world.


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Singapore – Reckitt, the global leader in consumer health, hygiene, and Nutrition, announced the launch of its new Research and Development (R&D) Centre. It will serve markets worldwide with a key focus on the ASEAN region, spearheading advancements in health and hygiene innovation on a regional and global scale.
According to Mr. Vijayanand Sinha, President of ASEAN, Japan and Korea at Reckitt, “The opening of this new R&D Centre in Singapore is an exciting milestone for Reckitt as we push the boundaries of innovation to provide consumers with effective self-care products to promote their health and hygiene, thus supporting the delivery of the Sustainable Development Goals for health and wellness.”
“We are happy to be able to leverage Singapore’s community of experts and its thriving innovation ecosystem to accelerate our efforts to develop groundbreaking solutions that protect and enhance the well-being of people worldwide,” he said.
The launch supported by EDB has opened job opportunities for both local and regional talent including in areas of research, product development, consumer science, and quality.
“Reckitt’s decision to set up its R&D Lab for Personal Care in Singapore is a testament to our strong position as an innovation hub for businesses. Reckitt will be able to tap into the established network of scientific institutions and research talent base in Singapore, to drive advancements in its Personal Care portfolio. The new lab will help Reckitt be closer to the growing consumer market in Southeast Asia and enable the company to create new products for the region,” said Ms. Cindy Koh, Executive Vice President, Accounts, EDB.
“The power of innovation is transformative, and contributes to building a more sustainable future,” emphasised Ms. Laura Clark, Vice President of R&D at Reckitt. “Our newly launched lab exemplifies our commitment to developing science-backed solutions that will benefit both our society and our planetary health for a cleaner and healthier world.
New centre expands Reckitt’s commitment to building a cleaner and healthier world by advancing health and hygiene innovation to meet changing consumer needs.


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Rachel Odem, aka the Natural Beauty Expert, is a licensed skin therapist and makeup artist who has her own line of cosmetics called Makeup by Rachel O. She also happens to be a Chicagoan. In celebration of Odem's recent feature in Chicago Magazine and Ebony Beauty Awards, she's hosting an inspiring event called Celebrating Natural Beauty together with Miss Jessie's, Shea Moisture, Komaza Hair Care, Big Girl Cosmetics, and more natural beauty champions. “The Celebrating Natural Beauty event promises to inspire women and educate them on ways to appreciate their natural beauty." Odem says guests can look forward to Q&A, styling sessions, a fashion show featuring Pretty Afrika, African head-wrap demonstrations, and in general the chance to hang out with some inspiring women who know that the best beauty comes in the purest forms. The event takes place Saturday, September 10 from 2 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., so gather your gals and spend your weekend learning something priceless. City Point Loft, 110 East 23rd Street (at Michigan Avenue).
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Here’s why Tesla’s stock is on fire once more – Want to know why Tesla has been unstoppable recently? Then this is your best plug.
Here’s why Tesla’s stock is on fire once more
Tesla shares have soared in recent weeks as Elon Musk celebrated the company’s first deliveries from its new Berlin production, assuaging investors’ concerns that the EV maker would not acquire the required permissions from the German government.
“I’d estimate 30 percent of investors we spoke with over the previous six months assumed Berlin would never open due to red tape and bureaucracy,” said Dan Ives, a tech analyst at Wedbush Securities. “Many investors were concerned that [Tesla] would never have a foothold in Europe and would simply be an empty factory.”
The Berlin facility held a celebration on March 22 to commemorate its first deliveries, just as Tesla’s stock price was surging.
A similar event is scheduled for the following week as Tesla shares have soared in recent weeks as Elon Musk celebrated the company’s first deliveries from its new Berlin production, assuaging investors’ concerns that the EV maker would not acquire the required permissions from the German government acquiring 43 percent in that brief period of time
The rise has spurred Tesla to declare that it will seek approval from its shareholders for a second stock split. Since the company’s first split in August 2020, shares have more than doubled.
Tesla has defied an unfavourable industry trend in which overall manufacturing has been significantly hampered by a scarcity of computer chips and other parts. Tesla is expected to release first-quarter sales figures in the coming days. (The corporation does not specify which day it will do it ahead of time.)
Global sales are expected to be close to the 308,000 vehicles sold in the fourth quarter. This would represent a 67 percent increase over the first quarter of 2021.
This would also be in sharp contrast to the car industry as a whole. According to Edmunds and Cox Automotive, new automobile sales in the United States are expected to dip approximately 15% from a year ago due to low supplies and record-high car costs.
Tesla’s sales are expected to increase even more now that it has two additional facilities up and operating for the remainder of the year. According to Ives, Tesla should achieve a yearly run rate of roughly 2 million cars by the end of December, while the full-year total for 2022 will not meet that objective.
Tesla shipped 936,000 vehicles in 2021, and fourth-quarter sales increased the company’s year-end run pace to about 1.2 million units.


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Many stores have also seen an increase in profits. In a survey of bookstores earlier this year, the association found that about 80 percent of those surveyed said they saw higher sales in 2021 than in 2020, and nearly 70 percent said sales last year were higher than 2019, Hill said.
At Blue Willow Bookshop in Houston, revenues increased by 20 percent in 2021, and the store made more money last year than it did in 2019, according to the owner, Valerie Koehler. Mitchell Kaplan, founder of Books & Books, an independent chain in South Florida, said sales increased by more than 60 percent in 2021 compared to 2020.
Many of the new stores that opened during the pandemic are run by non-white bookstores, including The Salt Eaters Bookshop in Inglewood, California, which specializes in books by and about black women, girls, and non-binary people; Libros Bookmobile, a Latina-owned mobile bookstore in a converted school bus in Taylor, Texas, which has fiction in Spanish and English, and Reader’s Block, a black-owned bookstore in Stratford, Conn.
Terri Hamm decided to open Kindred Stories in Houston, when her daughter, who is now 14 years old, said she was tired of the books her mother took home to read. She is an avid reader and gravitates towards books about black girlhood.
“It dawned on me that she had no place in Houston to discover and explore all the wonderful works on the market written by black voices,” Hamm said. “It was not a place cured with her in mind.”
The rapid growth of physical bookstores is particularly surprising at a time when brick-and-mortar stores are facing crushing competition from Amazon and other online stores. Many booksellers are also facing new uncertainty from a bleak outlook for the general economy – labor shortages, supply chain problems, rising rents and interest rates, higher commodity costs and a looming recession that could drive down spending.


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NoteMachine, the UK's largest supplier of cash machines to the retail and leisure sectors, has opened a new cash centre in north London to serve its growing customer base.
The unveiling of the new operation follows a period of rapid expansion for the Wales-headquartered business led by former Lloyds TSB board director Peter McNamara.
This latest centre represents a six-figure investment for NoteMachine, which became the UK market leader in ATMs after acquiring 1,200 remote machines from a leading high street bank earlier this year. It now owns and operates more than 7,000 cash machines across the UK and in Germany.
Chief Operating Officer Nigel Constable said the new facility would enhance the service provided to customers, particularly in London and the East of England.
He said: "Running out of money in the cash machine is every retailer's worst nightmare. By having a strategically located cash centre in the London area and to the east of London, it enables us to continue to deliver higher levels of business continuity for our customers and their customers too.
"The move also gives NoteMachine additional cash centre capacity as it expands," he added.
Customer service is still located at NoteMachine's central 24-hour call centre in Crickhowell, Powys.


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Our Nolte Küchen, London Design Centre has had a total refit and features some fabulous new displays showcasing the latest kitchen trend insights from Nolte.
The 2019 schedule for the Developer, Architect and Interior Designer events at bkoncepts Nolte kitchen showroom in Westminster are now available
Germany’s favourite kitchen furniture brand has launched VIDA, a door range which is made from recycled materials and features a textured, fabric-like finish.
Two Wrexham based companies have joined forces to support a new start-up football enterprise – Moss Football Coaching.
Every Autumn at Nolte HQ, they proudly reveal next years range improvements and the new styles in their Hausmesse exhibition.
We would like to wish our friend and colleague, Richard Pedgrift all the very best for his long awaited retirement.
Coming soon…Nolte complete interior solutions for the UK contract market
Introducing you to Ali Humphries, our Customer Services Manager
Designed by Nature, Crafted by Hand. Danish company Spekva, first started producing solid wood surfaces in 1969.
The BK Nolte Contracts team had yet another very exciting and successful time at the recent WhatHouse? Awards ceremony.


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Contrary to some views in the direct marketing industry, consumers do respond immediately to OOH advertising, a new international research study for the worldwide association of outdoor advertisers, FEPE International, has found.
The research showed that 79 per cent of consumers have taken some action after seeing an OOH ad, with 62 per cent doing so after seeing a digital OOH ad.
It is also clear that OOH advertising can work well in collaboration with online and mobile communications. According to the research, 40 per cent of urban consumers have looked up information online immediately as a result of an OOH ad, with the figure rising to 62 per cent for urban consumers who are most engaged with their smart devices while travelling.
Furthermore 59 per cent are interested in digital OOH advertising specific to a time of day or location, and 65 per cent interested in digital OOH ads that reward interaction, for example through discount vouchers or prizes.
However OOH also plays a role in providing relief from the immersive, pressurised world of digital communications, since even the most “device obsessed” need a break. 53 per cent of urban commuters said they “sometimes feel the need to get away from phone calls, emails and text messages and switch off”.
And 48 per cent said that when they find themselves with ten minutes of ‘downtime’ in the city, they are most likely to just “take in the surroundings”.
The research was carried out by Future Foundation for FEPE International in the northern hemisphere summer 2014. A 20-minute questionnaire was undertaken online with a sample of 1000 consumers aged 18-64 living and working in the largest cities in the UK, Germany, Spain, Turkey, Brazil and South Africa. This is believed to be the biggest international study into OOH advertising so far undertaken.
FEPE International executive director John Ellery says: ”This major research study shows that Out Of Home has both separate and complementary roles to play in this age of digital, on-the-move communications. The simplicity, power and memorability of OOH clearly strikes a chord with most modern consumers.”
Thrive PR Melbourne has kicked off the year with new appointments, promotions and a new leadership team, marking the delivery of a transformation strategy that’s seen the agency diversify and strengthen its corporate, consumer and integrated digital service offering in Victoria. Lead image: (L-R) – Sophie Maguire, Melanie Campbell, Nathan McGregor, Zoe Raknes, Erika Rutledge, […]
Forbes Australia has announced a slew of new speakers for its second annual Forbes Australia Women’s Summit: ‘Power Rising’. The ‘Power Rising’ event will take place at the Roslyn Packer Theatre in Sydney, led by a star-studded line up of female speakers. “We often learn as much from stories of hardship and failure as we […]
Iconic Australian ad guru Russel Howcroft and industry up-and-comer Freddie Young from Good One Creative have today launched their experimental, no spin advertising podcast, AdMission, in partnership with 9Podcasts. AdMission tells the uncensored stories behind the world’s most talked about brands, ideas, campaigns, advertising news and industry screw ups, as well as offering sharp insight […]
B Corp shop Paper Moose promises all the paper in its name was recycled as it reveals new ethical investment campaign.
According to a new study from CPR First Aid has revealed that Aussies’ most Googled personal goal in the summer is losing weight, new research has found. Their next most researched summer objective is healthy eating, followed by drinking more water. This time of the year, Aussies want to stop snoring and quit smoking more […]
Businesses are integrating customer data platforms with AI and analytics to personalise customer experiences and drive business success, according to a new report from Twilio Segment. Lead image: Kathryn Murphy, SVP of product and design, Twilio. The fifth annual Customer Data Platform Report, which reflects the findings of anonymised usage data from Twilio Segment’s more […]
Word of Mouth Digital, a Sydney-based full-service digital marketing agency, has announced the addition of six diverse brands to its expanding client portfolio. Lead image: Alex and Tash Williams These new partnerships span various sectors, including pet care, cognitive health, home construction, wellness, and retail, showcasing the agency’s commitment to fostering growth through strategic collaboration […]


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(Resource News International) — Workers at Canada’s West Coast ports have threatened to ring in the new year with a strike that could bring activity at the country’s busiest ports grinding to a halt.
According to reports, workers at ports in British Columbia’s Lower Mainland, Vancouver Island and Prince Rupert have threatened to strike beginning Jan. 2 unless the British Columbia Maritime Employers Association (BCMEA) and International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU Local 514) can agree on a new labour contract.
The BCMEA represents companies involved in waterfront operations on the West Coast, including providing labour relations for its members.
Reports say 425 ship and dock foremen from ILWU Local 514 have been working without a contract since spring 2007. However, other port workers who signed contracts earlier in the year could join the strike by Local 514, meaning that a total of 5,000 workers could be affected.
Two federal mediators have been working for some to hammer out a new contract and prevent a strike. According to reports, language surrounding pension payments and working conditions are the main sticking points between the parties.
According to a statement Saturday on the BCMEA’s website, talks were held Friday and Saturday between the association and union “with the assistance of two federally appointed mediators” and are next scheduled for Dec. 29.
BCMEA CEO Andy Smith was quoted Friday as saying talks were not going well. And if a new contract is not signed by this weekend, when cargo bound for the West Coast starts loading in far eastern ports, it’s feared international shipping lines will begin sending Vancouver-bound shipments elsewhere.
“The significant Canadian and American shippers are saying, ‘If you don’t have a deal we’re going to have to start to divert now’,” Smith was quoted as saying. “So even if a deal is made between now and (Jan. 2), there will be a significant diminishing of business hitting the port.”
Lach Coburn, West Coast manager for Cargill Ltd., noted grain shipments would not be disrupted in the event of a strike as they are protected by federal law.
However, movement of all other commodities at the ports would grind to a halt. That would likely include shipments of specialty and pulse crops, which usually move by containers and are not covered by the provision that allows for continued movement of bulk grain vessels.
Gerald Donkersgoed of Finora Inc., a major pulse and grain exporter based at Surrey, B.C., said no one needs a disruption in the Canadian flow of goods when the trade is already struggling to make sales.
As well, the temporary suspension of Parliament means that in the event of a strike, workers could not be federally legislated back to work until the beginning of February, as Parliament is only set to resume Jan. 27.
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Canadian battery maker in electric vehicle pact with Tata Motors, Miljø
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Canadian power systems maker Electrovaya Inc, based in Mississauga, Ontario, today said that it was partnering with Tata Motors and Miljø Grenland/Innovasjon to manufacture batteries and electric cars in Norway, beginning 2009, using its own proprietary lithium ion SuperPolymer battery technology.
Tata Motors ysterday announced that its UK subsidiary, Tata Motors European Technical Centre plc, had acquired a 50.3-per cent stake in Miljø (See: Tata Motors acquires majority stake in Norwegian electric car firm Miljø Grenland).
Earlier this month Electrovaya received its initial license payment of $1.3 million from Miljobil as partial consideration for a technology license enabling battery and electric car production at a new plant in Norway, following signing a term-sheet agreement with Miljø.
Electrovaya is partnering with Miljobil to produce batteries and electric cars in Norway and is providing its proprietary Lithium Ion SuperPolymer battery technology to give Miljobil's four-door electric vehicles excellent range and highway speed.
The Toronto Stock Exchange-listed Electrovaya said as Tata Motors' technology partner, it will receive equity in Miljø, a technology license fee and a royalty based on the value of its proprietary lithium ion SuperPolymer batteries used in the electric cars.
In addition to manufacturing state-of-the-art Lithium Ion SuperPolymer batteries and the development of related technologies, Miljø will produce electric vehicles based on Tata Motors' products, starting with the Indica EV, scheduled for launch in Europe during 2009.


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Since the beginning of the year, a list of products has been in effect to fulfill the minimum share of purchases of domestic goods. In particular, it includes radio-electronic products (REP).
The Ministry of Finance proposes to clarify that the quota mechanism of the REP should be applied when concluding contracts for work (services), in the performance of which the right to own and (or) use products is transferred to the customer. Among other things, these are contracts for radio-electronic services for providing access to the cloud computing service.
The agency also proposed a formula for determining the cost of REP and the mandatory terms of such contracts.
The amendments can start working as early as November 1
The public discussion of the project will end on July 26.
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SharePlay, which was originally introduced in the iOS 15 update, allows users to watch television, use apps, and play games together over Facetime. Apple has been increasing its features and abilities over the last few updates. For instance, the eventual release of CarPlay that allowed everyone in the car to easily contribute songs to a shared playlist and ended the war over the aux cord.
When it comes to the HomePod and Apple TV, the SharePlay feature would have allowed users to generate a QR code on either the Apple TV or an iPhone. This QR code could then be scanned by friends and family, who could then play music through the devices. It also only required the HomePod or Apple TV owner to have an Apple Music account, everyone else could add songs without any necessary subscription.
Apple has not yet revealed why it's pulled the feature from the beta, and it is not clear if it'll return. The question is if this is a necessary choice, or if it is a deliberate one. It wouldn't be the first time Apple has pulled a feature during a beta out of concern for how it was used. The collaborative playlist feature was promised and then pulled from several editions of iOS 17.
The iOS 17.4 beta has proven to be one of the more dramatic OS updates in recent years. While it appears relatively light on features, it brings one of the biggest changes that Apple has implemented in a long time. One of the biggest changes is allowing third-party app stores onto the device to comply with new EU legislation, although the reaction to the proposed plans has not been positive so far.
Features are often pulled from betas for a variety of reasons, usually because the implementation isn’t quite working as it should. We don't know if the feature will make a return in another beta, or if it will be held off until a future release. We'll likely have to wait until March when iOS 17.4 is expected to be released to the general public.
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Just over a month ago, YouTube announced its plans to take a bite out of the subscription live streaming TV package space that DirecTV recently entered (DirecTV Now), with its very own $35-a-month TV service that will include both broadcast and cable TV networks.
The standalone app (separate from YouTube Red), which was expected to launch this spring, did so today although only in a handful of key markets: New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco Bay Area, Chicago, and Philadelphia, with more U.S. markets coming soon.
A YouTube TV membership is $35 a month; there are no commitments; and you can cancel anytime.
You can also sign up for a free one-month trial to test it out, with a complimentary Google Chromecast given to you after your first month’s payment, while supplies last.
The service offers a “skinny bundle” which includes about 40 channels, composed of the so-called Big Four broadcast networks — ABC, CBS, Fox and NBC — along with some cable TV channels that are already affiliated with the broadcast networks. For example, as ABC is owned by Disney, which also owns the ESPN channels, the bundle will include ESPN; in the case of CBS, that would mean expect The CW and Showtime to be included (although Showtime is an added fee); with Fox, there’s the FX network as well as Fox News, Fox Business News, Fox Movie Channel; etc, etc, etc.
But this means that – at least initially – at the time of launch, it does not include channels that operate exclusively on cable TV like pretty much all of the Viacom networks (BET, MTV, VH1, Comedy Central), AMC (AMC, SundanceTV, IFC) or Time Warner (CNN, TBS, TNT, HBO), and many more. Although YouTube TV promises to add more networks over time, as you can see in the “Coming Soon” section in the above image of network offerings.
Those considering cutting the cord for a service like this will be asked to give up a lot, making it less attractive, especially at $35 a month, which is also what DirecTV Now charges for its base package, although that service gives you 60+ channels, including some of those YouTube TV will not.
But the service will very likely expand its offerings over time to make it more attractive to potential customers. Unless they offer something else to make up for the networks the service lacks; like unlimited cloud-based DVR storage (which is included in the base package, and which competitors don’t provide), and hopefully better overall service (DirecTV Now has been burdened with technical difficulties since its recent launch – problems that haven’t been entirely resolved).
Hulu is also expected to unveil its own subscription live streaming TV bundle service later this year. And since it’s a joint venture with Disney, Fox, Comcast (through NBCUniversal), and Time Warner, it should prove to be a real contender in the space.
With a YouTube TV membership, you’ll also get:
- A cloud DVR, with no storage limits. With YouTube TV, your cloud DVR can record as many shows as you want, simultaneously, without ever running out of storage. You can keep each of your recordings for nine months.
- TV when it matters, where it matters. You can watch YouTube TV on your phone, tablet or computer – and you can easily stream to your TV with a Google Chromecast or Chromecast built-in TV. And your cloud DVR goes with you, so you can stream your recordings on any device, whenever you want and wherever you go in the U.S.
- YouTube Red Originals. With a YouTube TV membership, you can watch all YouTube Red Original series and movies right in the new YouTube TV app.
- Six accounts included. You can share your YouTube TV membership with your family and roommates, and each account will receive its own unique recommendations and cloud DVR with no storage limits. Your household can watch up to three streams at a time.
- More networks coming soon. AMC, BBC America, IFC, Sundance TV, WE tv, and BBC World News will be included soon at no additional charge. These networks will join Telemundo and others as networks coming to YouTube TV soon after launch. And you’ll also be able to add Sundance Now or Shudder for an additional charge.
To get started, check out tv.youtube.com today to start your free trial. You can also sign up on the Google Play Store and Apple App Store. If you’re not in one of the initial launch markets but want to find out when YouTube TV is coming to your area, you can sign up here.


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Bearhawk Aircraft recently showed off its newest two-seater, now available as a quick-build kit, an aircraft with the strength to carry 1,500 pounds but able to meet the definition of a light sport aircraft (LSA) at 1,320 pounds gross, and still have enough useful load for a typical pilot and baggage with full fuel.
Company owner Mark Goldberg completed the first quick-build kit and flew it from Texas (Bearhawk Aircraft is based in Austin) to Oshkosh, Wisconsin, in 9.7 hours to show off the aircraft at EAA AirVenture, the company announced Aug. 12.
Goldberg’s quick-build LSA version is powered by a Continental O-200 (105 horsepower) and weighs 818 pounds empty, though the company notes on its website that builders who seek maximum weight reduction can achieve a 725-pound empty weight.
The kit designed by Bob Barrows shares the short-field capabilities of the two-seat Bearhawk Patrol and four-seat Bearhawk models. The company states in its Aug. 12 press release that the Bearhawk LSA achieved a takeoff roll of 94 feet, and a landing roll of 140 feet during the STOL competition held during EAA AirVenture.
The Bearhawk LSA is sold in a quick-build version (which does not require welding) for $36,000, and also in a kit that requires some welding for $30,000 (prices listed on the company website). Bearhawk also sells fuselage and wing kits separately.
The Bearhawk LSA lists a top speed of 140 mph, with a cruise speed of 115 to 125 mph. The company reports in the news release that Goldberg achieved 98 mph burning 4.5 gallons per hour; the fuel burn increased to 6 gph at 118 mph (just shy of 103 knots).


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Online trading company IG Group Holdings Plc said it had agreed to buy news and research portal DailyFX and its associated assets from U.S. retail broker FXCM Inc for $40 million. IG Group said the deal, which is expected to close by the end of October, would add about 5 million pounds ($6 million) to ongoing operating costs annually and add to earnings from IG's 2018 financial year. IG Group, which has over 152,600 active clients according to its website, said the deal would "significantly enhance" its ability to bring on new clients and improve the retention rates of current clients.
- GlobeNewswire•2 days ago
NEW YORK, Sept. 30, 2016-- FXCM Inc., a leading online provider of foreign exchange trading and related services, today announced that it has agreed to sell DailyFX, its news and research website to IG ...
FXCM Inc. (FXCM)
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|Ask||8.87 x 700|
|Day's Range||8.60 - 8.95|
|52wk Range||5.26 - 24.77|
|1y Target Est||N/A|
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LeBron watch continues with the upcoming tribute to the classic Nike Air Trainer in the ‘Medicine Ball’ colorway.
Another hybrid of sorts, Nike has created a tribute to the Nike Air Trainer with this upcoming Nike LeBron 16 makeup.
We just saw a tribute to the Medicine Ball edition of the Air Trainer on the Jordan Legacy 312, which sold well. Will this LeBron 16 version sell just as well or are they too ‘modern’ looking and less ‘retro’?
From what we’ve seen on social media, the reception has been a bit hit or miss. But let us know how you feel about this edition of the LeBron 16 below in the comment section.
If you did happen to like the shoe they’ll release on March 30.


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Cranbury, N.J. – June 12, 2019 – Iris ID, a leading global provider of iris recognition technology, today announced its award-winning multimode iCAM M300 handheld biometric platform now offers gateless access control, time and attendance and employee mustering for both commercial and government markets. The new functions are possible with embedded XPressEntry software from Telaeris, a leading provider of real-time personnel tracking solutions.
Also using Iris ID’s Iris Access EAC software, the iCAM M300 continues to provide an ideal portable biometric enrollment and identification solution for law enforcement, border control and national ID programs – all from the convenience of an Android mobile device. Users of the iCAM M300 can extend their door-mounted iris readers using a cloud-based mobile server that automatically syncs all users, access and activity data.
“The addition of the Telaeris XPressEntry software enables us to add important new functions for our commercial and government customers,” said Mohammed Murad, vice president global sales and business development, Iris ID. “The iCAM M300 is now ideal for virtually any use requiring mobile identity authentication.”
“It is exciting to partner with Iris ID to provide a powerful handheld solution for iris authentication,” said David Carta, chief executive officer, Telaeris. “Iris ID’s multimodal device, combined with XPressEntry from Telaeris, allows security integrators and end users to easily integrate mobile iris identification technology into their existing physical access control infrastructure.”
The iCAM M300 has embedded cameras for simultaneous capture of both iris and facial modes. An optional snap-on module provides for an FBI-compliant 500DPI, single fingerprint collection. Also included are magstripe and contactless card support, as well as an MRZ reader to verify ePassports. Communications protocols include NFC, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, and 4G LTE.
The Security Industry Association named the iCAM M300 the best mobile app in the 2018 New Product Showcase.
Founded in 2005, Telaeris, Inc. is a US-based security and safety solutions company, specializing in handheld readers for physical access control, emergency mustering, and identity validation. Telaeris’ XPressEntry is a hardware and software solution that seamlessly integrates with any industry-leading access control system, providing rugged wireless devices capable of reading any badge technology, plus biometric authentication. For more information, please visit https://telaeris.com/.
About Iris ID Systems Inc.
Iris ID Systems Inc. has been active in iris recognition research, development and production since 1997. The company’s IrisAccess® is the world’s leading deployed iris recognition platform, used in thousands of locations daily authenticating the identities of millions of people. More public and private organizations look to IrisAccess for iris-based authentication than to all other iris recognition products combined. For more information, visit www.irisid.com.
EyeLock Releases EyeLock ID® – Simplified Logical Access for On-Premise and Remotely Connected Workers
NEW YORK, Sept. 22, 2020 -- EyeLock LLC, the leader of iris-based identity authentication solutions, announced today the release of its highly anticipated EyeLock ID® logical access system for connected workers. Recognizing that passwords and usernames are things of the
Launch of ID Platform FAP20 and ID Platform FAP30 multi-biometric tablets: COPPERNIC expands its range in the public security and identity sector
Aix-en-Provence, 2nd July 2020 – Coppernic, the specialists in solutions for identity registration and authentication on behalf of governments, has now launched two new biometric tablets, expanding its range of products dedicated to this market. One year after the
25 November 2019 – Laxton Group will formally launch the Chameleon 8 Slap+ at Trustech 2019 in Cannes, France from 26-28 November. The Chameleon 8 Slap+ is an addition to the Chameleon Biometrics family of products, in the form factor of an integrated, multi-modal biometric tablet. “The Chameleon
Jena, Thuringia – November 22, 2019 – With great pleasure JENETRIC emphasizes the most compact LIVETOUCH QUATTRO Compact (www.jenetric.com) as an integral part of the Laxton Chameleon 8 Slap+. Being FBI Appendix F certified for both ID Flats and ten-print fingerprint
Cranbury, N.J. – June 12, 2019 – Iris ID, a leading global provider of iris recognition technology, today announced its award-winning multimode iCAM M300 handheld biometric platform now offers gateless access control, time and attendance and employee mustering for both
Newark, DE. (April 29, 2019) – SIC Biometrics, a world leading mobile biometric and identification device developer and manufacturer, is pleased to announce that they will be launching the IdentiFI-30 at the Connect ID Conference and Exhibition 2019 in


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Preparations for Turkey Day and the retail madness that followed apparently didn’t prevent a lot of folks from experimenting with new browsers. The latest stats from Net Applications are out, and in terms of market share, Chrome scored another significant win in November.
Indeed, Chrome was almost the only browser to make progress last month, edging upwards from 8.50 percent to 9.27 percent. Safari’s market share increased a little, too – from 5.36 percent to 5.57 percent – but otherwise, every competitor lost ground.
Internet Explorer’s market share fell from 59.18 percent to 58.41 percent, for example. Firefox’s market share decreased a tiny bit from 22.83 percent to 22.81 percent.
Opera’s market share, meanwhile, decreased a little more, dwindling from 2.29 percent to 2.21 percent. And finally, the "Other" category also saw its market share fall, heading from 1.85 percent to 1.73 percent.
Another few months of this sort of thing, and we’re almost sure to see Chrome break the 10.00 percent mark. At the same time, the 55.00 percent mark is starting to look like a threat to Internet Explorer, so perhaps Microsoft will fight back by releasing Internet Explorer 9 a little ahead of schedule.
As always, we’ll be sure to provide an update if/when anything interesting happens.


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Thursday the Trump administration announced to Congress they would renegotiate the North American Free Trade Agreement.
Now local border traders are keeping a close watch on the latest changes.
The North American Free Trade agreement or NAFTA took effect in 1994. It created a trade agreement between Canada -- Mexico and the United States, essentially getting rid of import or export taxes.
President Trump has called it a disaster and others say America has seen a significant boost in trade.
According to the U.S. census the United States exported more than $2 trillion worth of goods. Texas alone exported $232 billion worth of products.
"Obviously trade is important, truly important issue and I think the filing of the authority with Congress this morning to start moving towards a fast track, authorities are very positive move," said Secretary of State Rex Tillerson.
The move to renegotiate NAFTA will trigger a 90-day consultation period among the administration, Congress and businesses but details of the negotiations are limited.
"You're struggling to understand what exactly he wants to negotiate and what the intent is. I mean it's like Trump ... long on rhetoric and short on detail," said Jerry Pacheco.
Pacheco is executive director of the international business accelerator -- a trade counseling company in the region.
Pacheco tells ABC-7 the 23-year contract between the U.S. Mexico and Canada could use some revamping.
"We were just getting into the age of computers. There was no E-commerce. The whole energy sector has changed and the way we do business has too so I'm not averse to any of that," Pacheco said.
U.S. Senator John Cornyn released this statement after the announcement of NAFTA negotiations.
"I look forward to working with the president and community leaders in Texas to ensure any updates made are in the best interest of my state."
Pacheco feels the NAFTA negotations might mimic a recent trade deal between U.S. and China that many called lackluster.
"It's very little and it's very sectoral and when you look at it you kind of laugh. They are thinking it's monumental and all this and that..it's very light on substance," Pacheco said.
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce urged the administration to move quickly saying a Mexican presidential election and congressional elections in 2018 could make it harder to seal an agreement next year.


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The UAE and Saudi Arabia have emerged among the most popular holiday destinations for Arab travellers in 2017, a survey has revealed.
On top of the list was Turkey, followed by UAE and Saudi Arabia.
Egypt, Thailand, the United States of America, the United Kingdom, Malaysia, France and Germany completed the list of 10 destinations in the Hotel Price Index from Hotels.com.
Despite global increases in accommodation prices, the UAE and Saudi Arabia witnessed a decrease in prices paid per night for hotel accommodation by 4 per cent and 9 per cent, respectively.
Isabelle Pinson, vice-president, EMEA for Hotels.com brand, commented: "Although hotel prices rose for travellers globally in 2017, Arab travellers enjoyed great value for money in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Thailand and USA, due to the decrease in daily room rates in these destinations."
Globally, the report revealed a 2 per cent hike in accommodation prices for the first time in three years. Also, it was good news for newlyweds as they paid up to 18 per cent less per night for popular honeymoon hotspots such as Cyprus (-18 per cent), Maldives (-5 per cent) and Italy (-12 per cent), compared to those booking in 2016.
Johan Svanstrom, president, Hotels.com brand said: "The slight increase in average accommodation prices globally combined with numerous markets having record visitor growth, signals a strong travel economy and a growing desire from consumers to experience the world. Cultural events have inspired travel more than ever before as we aspire not to just stand by and observe the action, but to instead actually be part of it."
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INDONESIA TO BECOME PRODUCTION BASE FOR TOSHIBA LCD. Electronic principal from Japan Toshiba Corp. Has decided to make Indonesia production base for its liquid crystal display (LCD) for the Asia and Oceania region. Production in Indonesia is considered more competitive. Meanwhile, Toshiba LCD factory in Vietnam has been closed. Toshiba Electric Ltd, through its subsidiary PT Toshiba Consumer Product Indonesia (TCPI) will increase its LCD television production to 600,000 units per year. Toshiba Corp. has also decided to move its DVD factory operation from Vietnam to Indonesia for the same reason. Its factory in Vietnam will be closed, meanwhile, its factory in Indonesia already started operation, Conny Kurniawan, an executive of PT Toshiba Consumer Products Indonesia (TCPI), said. The factory will have an annual production capacity of 4,000 units this year to be increased to 10,000 units later, Conny said. TCPI could produce DVD at lower cost with high local content of 40%, she said.
ADIRA SEEKING ADDITIONAL FUND OF RP 5 TRILLION. Publicly traded financing firm PT Adira Dinamika Multifinance said it is seeking additional fund of Rp 5 trillion to strengthen its financing capacity. Adira is studying options including joint financing scheme with banks and issuing bonds to raise fund to meet its financing target of Rp 17.5 trillion this year, a company official said. Finance Director Hafid Hadeli said Bank Danamon, which controls Adira, will provide 85% of the fund needed by the company, which offers credits for the purchases of motor vehicles. Hafid said three other banks have also pledged a loan of Rp 225 billion. Hafid said diversification of sources of fund is necessary to better support cash flow and transfer of business risks. Adira Finance will concentrate more on business in leasing of heavy equipment outside Java and Bali this year.
PANASONIC TO MOVE ENERGY SAVING LAMP FACTORY TO SURABAYA. Japanese electronic producer Panasonic Corp. plans to move its energy saving lamp factory from Osaka to Surabaya this year. Operation of the factory in Japan is no longer competitive because of high labor cost, Panasonic's Indonesian unit PT Panasonic Gobel Indonesia said. The relocation of the factory to Surabaya is estimated to cost US$ 30 million, Ichiro Suganuma, the president of Panasonic Gobel said. Surabaya will be the production base for Panasonic's energy saving lamp products for the global market, Ichiro said. He said Panasonic plans to move a number of its factories from Japan to Indonesia for the same reason to be more competitive in international market. John Manoppo, the general chairman of the association of electric lamp producers, said labor cost is much lower in Indonesia making operation in Indonesia more efficient. Based on data from the association, Panasonic already has a factory producing energy saving lamp in Pasuruan, East Java starting operation in 2002. That year Panasonic Corp through PT Panasonic Gobel Indonesia established a subsidiary PT Panasonic Lighting Indonesia with an investment of US$ 60 million. The subsidiary has a factory with a production capacity of 50 million units of energy saving lamps per year. Around 95% of its production is exported to Japan.
CAR SALES CLIMB FROM ONE RECORD HIGH TO NEW PEAK. A leapfrogging increase has been recorded in car sales in Indonesia in the past several months from one record to a new peak, industrialists said. Monthly sales peaked in February when sales reached 55,620 units or the highest over the past year after January's record of 52,831 units , Joko Trianyoto, the marketing director of PT Toyota Astra Motor said The sales in February was 60% higher than in the same period last year, Joko said. The surges in January and February were attributable to improvement in the country's macro economic condition, he said. He predicted the trend would continue through March but the market is expected to be quieter in April. Meanwhile, the association of motor vehicle industries said the country's car production is predicted to shoot up 51% to more than 700,000 units this year from 464,000 last year. Production will be boosted by strong sales on the domestic and export markets, association chairman Sudirman MR said. Around 600,000 units of the production will be disposed of on the domestic market and the rest for exports, association chairman Sudirman MR said. In the first two moths of this year car sales surged 58% to 108,487 units from 68,633 units in the same period last year, Sudirman said. Commercial cars continues to dominate production and sales
BUSINESS IN TELECOMMUNICATIONS TOWERS CLOSED TO FOREIGN INVESTMENT. A presidential decree is expected to be issued barring foreign investment from entering the business in telecommunications towers. The decision followed rejection by the Commission I of the House of Representatives of plan to allow foreign investors to have a stake in companies operating telecommunication towers. Gita Wirjawan. The head of the capital investment coordinating board (BKPM), said he wanted foreign investors to be allowed to invest in that business area. The business area could attract large investment valued up to Rp8 trillion a year , Gita argued. However, chief economics minister Hatta Rajasa said it was almost certain the business area is closed to foreign investment especially as the Communications and Informatics Minister Tifatul Sembiring was also against opening the sector to foreign investment. The Communications and Informatics Minister already banned foreign investment in the telecommunication tower business. Through a ministerial regulation No. 02/PER/M.Kominfo/3/2008 although the regulation drew strong opposition from the business sector including the head of BKPM. A number of telecommunications operators lease telecommunications towers from more than 10 tower providers such as PT Tower Bersama, Protelindo, Indonesia Tower, Kopnatel Jaya, Gametraco Tunggal, Lingga Jati Al Manshurin, Komet Konsorsium, Telenet Internusa, Makassar Satu, United Towerindo, and Bali Telecom.


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Doncaster Rovers have a one-off special edition custom made sofa signed by the 2019/20 playing squad which will be raffled off, with all proceeds donated to Bluebell Wood.
KC Sofas, who are working in partnership with Doncaster Rovers for the current Sky Bet League One campaign, have provided all-new chairs and sofas for Donny Dog’s Kennel.
One sofa has been held back with the cushions signed by members of the Rovers squad, which is to be raffled off for Bluebell Wood.
The raffle will take place throughout August and the first week of September, with the draw and winner to be announced on September 9.
Tickets are priced at just £1 and can be purchased online by clicking here, in store at the Club Doncaster Box Office, or with staff in the Club Doncaster Store.
All proceeds of the raffle will go to children’s hospice Bluebell Wood, which supports children and young adults with illness’ and disabilities. To find out more about what they do, click here.
Jamie Charnock of KC Sofas said: “This is a really exciting event for us, ever since we released the sofas we have had great feedback from not only the club staff, but also from fans who have said they are a great addition to the Kennel and around the stadium.
“We hope that supporters really get behind the raffle and buy a ticket, it is a one-off special sofa and we hope to raise as much money as we possibly can for Bluebell Wood which is such a great cause that we are proud to support.”
Fans can now purchase tickets by clicking here or can be bought in-store from the Club Doncaster Box Office or via the Club Doncaster Store.


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PUBG Manufacturer Krafton Completely Bans Over 58,000 BGMI Accounts In India
For curb dishonesty, Krafton Inc., the designer of Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI) has actually slapped irreversible restrictions on 58,611 video game accounts from December 20, 2021 to December 26, 2021.
In a blog post on the BGMI website, Krafton revealed:
” Beloved BATTLEGROUNDS MOBILE INDIA fans,
58,611 accounts were permanently banned from Dec 20 ~ Dec 26.
We would also such as to offer you the entire list of cheaters that have tried to spoil our Battlegrounds.”
“BATTLEGROUNDS MOBILE INDIA will aim to apply strong assents with the supreme objective of eliminating making use of illegal programs in order to supply you a positive gaming environment.”, included Krafton in the post.
Extracting the hackers and also cheaters has actually been high up on Krafton’s agenda for some time as gamers have consistently grumbled concerning their video game experience obtaining wrecked due to the cheaters. In November, Krafton had eliminated over 35 lakh accounts to make the BGMI battlefield a fair-playing ground. The bans are likewise long-term, which indicates that those accounts can not be made use of once again.


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Riddled with controversies, from ad campaigns to owner Don Charvey himself, American Apparel was always fighting against the tide. This week though, it finally went under, with the company filing for bankruptcy in the US.
American Apparel had made its name making hip and trendy clothes that were made exclusively in the U.S of A. Popular amongst teenagers, its failure to keep up in the quick-changing world of fashion resulted in flagging sales (a whopping 17 percent drop in the second quarter of 2015 which amounted to a $US19.4 million loss) and mounting debts, particularly after recent failed ad campaigns. Bruised and battered from all the recent chaos it had to battle, the company had no choice but to now subject itself to a restructuring deal.
The company has however mentioned that ground operations will still continue and that overseas outlets would not be affected. American Apparel is available in the Middle East through online retailer SIVVI.COM.


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Auto component manufacturers in India, who are reeling under stress as a result of slowdown in the automobile industry, on Wednesday warned that 10 lakh people could lose their jobs if immediate steps are not taken to stir up vehicle demand in the country.
“The automotive industry is facing an unprecedented slowdown. Vehicle sales in all segments have continued to plummet for the last several months.
“Considering the auto components industry grows on the back of the vehicle industry, a current 15-20% cut in vehicle production has led to a crisis-like situation in the auto components sector. If the trend continues, an estimated 10 lakh people could be laid off,” Ram Venkataramani, president, Auto Component Manufacturers Association (ACMA) of India, said.
The auto components industry, which pitched for a reduction in GST rate to a uniform level of 18% for the entire auto industry to stimulate demand, employs about 50 lakh people.
“The industry needs urgent government intervention. There is an immediate need to stimulate vehicle demand and also sustain it post BS-VI implementation, as vehicles will become significantly expensive thereafter. We strongly recommend that the government implement 18% GST rate across the entire auto and auto component sector,” Mr. Venkataramani added.
The industry also sought a stable policy for electric mobility. “Any further changes in targets for roll-out of electric vehicles would increase India’s import bill and damage the current robust auto components manufacturing ecosystem. This will also result in significant job losses.
“Therefore, a stable, technology agnostic, e-mobility policy is the need of the hour to ensure a smooth transition and creation of a strong local supply base.”
‘Unsure of future’
In a statement, the association added, “The subdued demand, recent investments made for transition from BS-IV to BS-VI, lack of a clarity on policy for electrification of vehicles, especially for two- and three-wheelers, has left the industry unsure of its future and has caused it to stop all future investments.”
Data from ACMA shows that the automotive component industry’s turnover stood at ₹3.95 lakh crore for 2018-19, a growth of 14.5% over 2017-18. Vinnie Mehta, director general, ACMA, said, “The first-half of 2018-19 witnessed robustgrowth; however the second-half saw a significant slump in vehicle sales. The component industry, in tandem, posted a some-what subdued performance.”


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Bahrain Based Rain crypto exchange launches publicly
Bahrain Economic Development Board in a recent tweet announced that Rain Financial has been certified as a Sharia compliant crypto exchange. EDB considers Rain one of many promising companies in the Fintech ecosystem in Bahrain.
Rain Exchange is now operational within the Regulatory Sandbox and has been certified as a Sharia Compliant crypto exchange noted the tweet.
Rain Co-Founder Abdullah AlMoaiqel replied, “We love the futuristic display of rainfinancial by the Bahrain Economic Development Board, very grateful for their support through their incredible team. What a privilege to be a part of building the future for crypto-assets in our region.
Rain had announced in late February that it had graduated the regulatory sandbox and had been certified as a Sharia Compliant crypto exchange. In an interview given Al Moaiqel stated, ” this is a major milestone in the cryptocurrency and Islamic markets. our mission is to provide MENA with a crpytocurency exchange that meets the highest standards in terms of regulation, accessibility, security and trust. We are excited to open the Islamic markets to cryptocurrency with a Shari’a compliant exchange. We could not be more excited to have graduated the sandbox and our very close to public launch.”
It seems that the tweet in question today is announcing the public launch of Rain officially.
Rain crypto exchange currently is trading Bitcoin, Litecoin, XRP, and Eth.