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Tim Cook, CEO of Apple, talks with students at a school in Ya'an, Sichuan province. (CHINA DAILY)
Chinese app developers have the potential to repeat their global success stories in the era of spatial computing with Apple Inc's augmented reality device Vision Pro, its Chief Executive Tim Cook said.
"We already have a group of developers working out of Shanghai (for Vision Pro). We've already seen some of the things coming out and they're going to blow away. We're so excited about it," Cook said in an interview with China Daily at an Apple store in Chengdu, Sichuan province, earlier this week.
Apple has a lab in Shanghai to provide developers with handson experience to test their apps on Apple Vision Pro hardware and get support from Apple engineers.
This was Cook's second trip to China this year, highlighting the importance of the country to the US tech heavyweight as a crucial market, key supply chain center and an innovation engine.
Chinese app developers, Cook said, can repeat their global success stories on the company's visionOS platform in future, just as they have already done on Apple's iOS app store.
"I can't wait to see who and how they will be successful (in the future)," he added.
The remarks show that Chinese developers are not only important to Apple's current iPhone ecosystem, but are also key to the company's future innovation ecosystem of AR, experts said.
China has advantages in terms of its market, technology and talent, and its innovation-driven development strategy will help the nation become more important to the growth of global tech giants such as Apple, said Bai Ming, deputy director of international market research at the Chinese Academy of International Trade and Economic Cooperation.
On Wednesday, Minister of Commerce Wang Wentao met with Cook in Beijing, where they discussed Apple's development in the country and the Sino-US trade relationship, the Ministry of Commerce said in a statement.
China will firmly promote high-standard opening-up and continue to expand market access, the ministry quoted Wang as saying in the statement.
China welcomes multinational companies, including Apple, to achieve win-win development, it added.
Apple values the achievements made in its 30-year development in China and supports the governments of the United States and China in strengthening communication and dialogue, maintaining and developing stable bilateral economic and trade relations, and creating a favorable environment for practical cooperation between enterprises, Cook said.
Luxshare Precision Industry, a Chinese electronics company, has told China Daily previously that it is preparing to make the Apple Vision Pro, which will be available in the market early next year.
Luxshare has landed Apple's order for the AR device and will be the latter's contract manufacturer, like Foxconn is for iPhones.
The achievement showcases Chinese suppliers' prowess in advanced manufacturing and their important position in Apple's supply chain.
As Apple celebrates the 30th anniversary of its presence in China, the company said it is expanding its commitment to strengthening communities in rural China with an additional 25 million yuan ($3.4 million) contribution to the China Foundation for Rural Development.
This brings Apple's donation to the foundation to 150 million yuan during the past decade, according to the company.
The fresh funding will help farmers learn technical skills to grow their businesses, and support students and teachers in rural classrooms by providing technology and digital education resources, Apple said.
"Education is one of the most important things that we can collaborate on here," Cook told China Daily. "My background is from rural education. And I've always thought that if you could have rural and urban education be equal, that would make a remarkable difference to the rural community."


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Last week, an LA Weekly feature pointed to increasing tension on Los Angeles’s Fairfax Ave., a once-quiet area frequented by skater-types but now has become something of a haven flocks of tourists trying to get a glimpse of Odd Future members, many of whom can be found lingering around their OF pop-up store (located on Fairfax and Oakwood) and the nearby location for the legendary streetwear brand Supreme. Context:
In fact, the local hip-hop crew — which became a worldwide phenomenon in 2010 — is largely responsible for the Fairfax District’s blossoming, thanks to its hanging out there and wearing Supreme attire in the crew’s videos. But Caruso echoes the complaints of many local employees who aren’t enthusiastic about all the attention: The street’s now “attracting Hollywood,” he laments.
It didn’t really help things earlier this month when a bottle rocket launched by these same tourists and fans set a palm tree aflame near Fairfax Ave’s most famous local landmark, Canter’s Deli (there’s video below). Gawker reports that the awning of nearby Damiano Mr. Pizza was also burned in the fracas, which happened on 8/1.
It’s true that Tyler is shouldering some of the blame but, damn, what a fucking mess. It’s certainly relateable to anybody who has lived in a neighborhood that suddenly got hip and the vicious thrall — some good, some bad, all weird — that usually happens afterward. The band is paying the damages, though, which is good. Image via Hollywood Reporter.

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Apple showing several Apple Watch bands as ‘Currently Unavailable’ as update nears
Stock checks of the online Apple Store reveal several Apple Watch bands are also shown as unavailable, further hinting that an update is nearing.
Leaker Jon Prosser claimed last month that Apple would unveil the Apple Watch Series 6 alongside an update to the iPad line in early September without a media event, with the iPhone 12 supposedly being announced in mid-October.
While availability varies between the 40mm and 44mm Apple Watch, the Seafoam, Coastal Grey, Beryl, Khaki, Lemon Cream and Alaskan Blue Sport Bands are currently sold out, with the Pomegranate woven Sport Loop and leather Aubergine Modern Buckle straps also unavailable.
Prosser claimed Apple would announce new Apple Watch models as soon as next week, although other leakers have dismissed the claims and said a launch in October alongside the iPhone 12 is more likely.
The forthcoming Apple Watch Series 6 is expected to be a relatively minor update, with the wearable gaining an improved battery for watchOS 7’s new sleep tracking features, improved ECG functions, and an enabled blood-oxygen sensor.


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Each month, our Heritage Investment team publishes a market brief to provide an overview of the major factors influencing the US economy, including a summary of key sectors and the current positives & challenges.
Click Market Brief October 2017 for updates.
- Although, the income and spending trend has been downward over the past 3 years,consumer spending and personal income are still growing and inflation is low, which makes our dollar go further.
- The PMI Manufacturing report (reflective of activity in private sector economy) continues to report moderate growth. September figure of 53.1 compared to 53.0 in August, shows little change. Hurricane effects can be seen in delivery delays which has slowed the most since Feb 2016.
- ISM Manufacturing index has strengthened to an index of 60.8 in September, which is a 13-year best, signifying that there has been growth in the manufacturing sector. Hurricanes increased input prices but did not slow down production.
- European equities (except for Spain, due to the Catalan referendum) have been up in the last week of September, partially due to weakening of the EURO. Gains ranged from 0.2% to 1.9%.
- September payrolls are likely to slow down. Forecasters predict only a 95,000 rise for September non farm payrolls (compared to 156,000 increase in Aug). The risk is that Harvey and Irma could further impact the results.
- Jobless claims in Texas rose early in September, while claims in Florida began to rise mid September. We are yet to see the effects on Puerto Rico.
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The TTC is hiring a New York consultant to develop a business case for a system that would let riders to tap a credit card on an electronic reader instead of dropping a token in a box.
The $1.3 million contract has been awarded to KMA Group, operated by Paul Korczak, who has worked with the New York and Chicago transit systems. He spoke in Toronto at the TTC’s invitation in April.
Korczak has been studying the TTC’s fare system and the provincial Presto fare card for the past 16 months, according to a report to city councillors.
The advantage of an open payment system is that it is managed by the credit card companies so the transit system doesn’t have to handle money, says Korczak.
TTC chair Adam Giambrone has said that such a system could work in conjunction with the Presto smartcard being adopted by other transit systems in the Toronto region and, to a limited extent, by the TTC.
Contactless credit cards are increasingly popular among retailers of smaller purchases such as coffee and gas. They allow the vendor to bundle transactions and avoid onerous fees.


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Would you pay more for a private car hire service you book through your iPhone?
The parents of a girl killed in a car accident involving an Uber driver have sued the on-demand car service in a case that could help determine who is responsible when something goes wrong in the nascent "sharing economy."
Uber has hired David Plouffe, a former campaign manager for President Obama with deep ties to the White House, to help it enter new markets and bolster its fight against taxi competitors.
Two of the hottest startups for requesting rides from your smartphone are accusing each other of dirty tricks.
Lyft said nearly 200 employees at Uber, one of its largest rivals in mobile car hailing, have since last October ordered and cancelled thousands of Lyft rides, causing lost fares with its service.
Uber and Airbnb, which have already proved popular with travelers and urbanites with smartphones, have unveiled new features and links to other services designed to attract more business users.
Seattle city council members voted Monday to legalize ride-hailing apps like Uber, Lyft and Sidecar, despite concerns from one council member about the adequacy of insurance coverage provided by the companies.
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According to the "Top 20 Indian Agrochemical Companies in FY 2016-17" from Agropages, Indian companies have experienced a steady collective development during the 2016-2017 fiscal year, and over half of the Top 20 Indian agrochemical companies notched up double-digit growth. Considering the weak long-term global agrochemical market, the performance of Indian companies especially caught the eye.
At the same time, exactly, in the last 2 years, the Indian agrochemical industry also saw considerable changes that have affected their performance, and will continue to have long-term effects to the industry.
AgroPages recently released a survey and invited stakeholders from the Indian agrochemical industry to share their comments. The survey has five questions and 30 valid one were collected, with 90% of them from manufacturers.
There are six single options and an input field, and the results are shown in the diagram below:
The “Make in India Initiative” received the highest number of selections, indicating that the initiative is thought to have affected India’s agrochemical industry the most. Does this mean that it will also get wide support from industry insiders? We will explain this through the comments in Question 2.
The followings are some of the comments we picked out:
1.“The Make in India initiative and abolishing 9(3) TI/ TIM registration has affected several companies that import considerable amounts of pesticides from low cost countries, including China. The sudden implementation of the same “Halt the Import and Supply” ultimately affected the market. Although this is a good step, a multiple stage implementation would have been a better choice,” said Dr. Dipankar Patra from Coromandel Agrico Pvt. Ltd.
2. “The Make in India initiative and changes to China’s environmental policy made Indian companies stronger in terms of formulations and exports,” said Satish Tiwari from Coromandel International Limited
3.“Through the Make in India Initiative, enthusiastic Indian policy-makers want to draw the attention of foreign investors, to produce more technical products, including the backward integration of raw materials in India, which is not so easy to establish in the short-term.
“The new policy, u/s 9(4) TI, to stop further import registrations for products registered under manufacturing will create a considerable shortage and a dissymmetry of distribution in the local market, which will lead to the monopoly of supply of some products and unnecessarily higher prices.
“China’s environmental policy changes have already affected the short-term supply of many technical and raw materials across the globe, which although seems challenging, in the mid to longerterm it will establish standard pricing globally, and India will become competitive in technical products that are now limited. Therefore, this is somehow supportive to the make in India policy,” said Somnath Nandi from HPM Chemicals and Fertilizers Ltd.
4.“The Mae in India Initiative will make Indian companies stronger and more self-sufficient, reduce foreign currency outflow, increase employment and help us export agrochemicals. It will lead to overall national economic growth,” said Dr. Dipankar Patra from Hi-Stan Biosciences Pvt. Ltd.
5.“Influence of China's environmental policy: The changes to the country’s environmental code and the strict enforcement by the Chinese Government have led to a situation where some factories have closed and others have invested heavily on environmental equipment and machinery, to comply with the code. This has led to acute shortages of certain technical grade materials while prices of other technical grade pesticides have increased significantly. This has also affected the top and bottom levels of Indian companies that depend heavily on technical imports from China to manufacture formulations. The prices of generic formulations have gone up in India due to this reason, negatively affecting the profitability of manufacturers, as farmers are looking for alternative solutions to tackle pests, instead of paying more for generic pesticides.
“CIBRC 9(4) Registration Changes: Changes to the import guidelines for registrations by the CIB and RC has restricted the registration of alternative sources of generic pesticides. This has created a short-term situation where Chinese companies have become reluctant to export technical grade pesticides to India, but the situation is bound to improve in the future, as the Indian Government is devising strategies to ensure that restrictions on importing registrations do not negatively affect the availability and pricing of pesticides in the country.
“The Make in India Initiative: In a welcome move, the Indian Government is promoting manufacturing in India, under the Make in India Initiative. The initiative has affected pesticide formulators that are planning to manufacture technical grade pesticides. The initiative will help the industry to focus on backwards integration, where the raw materials required for manufacturing technical grade pesticides are also manufactured in the country,” said Jitendra Mohan from Willowood Chemicals Pvt Ltd.
6.“Agri inputs, especially organic inputs, should be exempt from GST,” said Dominic Arun Joseph from Varsha Bioscience and Technology India Private Limited.
7.“The Make in India and implementation of GST are to play vital role in setting the trend for Indian Agrochemicals Industry. India exports nearly 50% of its domestically manufacturedagrochemicals where in the government initiatives to promote the manufacturing industry will boost the activities in the agrochemicals sector. 100% Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) is allowed under the automatic route in the chemicals sector, subject to all the applicable regulations and laws. Agrochemicals worth around USD 4.1 billion are expected to go off-patent by 2020 and the same is likely to provide significant export opportunities for Indian agrochemicals companies having expertise in manufacturing of generic products. ” said Neha Singh from Markets and Markets
8.The changes in both taxes and registration will provide the local Industry with a more competitive scenario, but it will probably focus more on the local market rather than global markets. Greater environmental controls in China with definitely have a direct effect on prices and lead to serious supply problems, which can have further effects. If this situation is maintained, it can affect the Indian industry, and subsequently the global market,” said German Pessagno from Comtec SAE.
9.“Changes to the registration policy will boost the Make in India Initiative and will encourage many MNC's to be present in India for greater potential profits,” said Prashant Pandurang Vichare from Mahindra Agri Solutions Ltd.
10.“China’s changing environment and GST have affected business in 2017 in terms of availability and prices, and we believe that this will continue in the first half of 2018,” said Abhishek Gupta from Crystal Crop Pvt Ltd.
Returning to Q1, the Make in India Initiative received wide support, and industry insiders believe that it will benefit the Indian industry and Indian companies by making them stronger and selfsufficient. As China is the largest global supplier of technical products and their intermediates and a key exporter of these products to India, any restrictions or changes to the market will affect the production chain in India.
More than half the respondents selected “Expand TC capacity” (14), followed by “Focus more on oversea markets (6), then “Optimize supply channels” (3), “Adjust product price” (3), and “Others” (4).
With the support of policies and a good market environment, Indian companies are exerting their full capacities to seize market opportunities.
Last year, the demand for Mancozeb products was thriving, both at home and abroad. Coromandel expanded its plants in Sarigam and Dahej, to meet the needs of domestic and foreign markets.
Meghmani Organics recently announced its plan to build a new plant in Dahej, to double the production of its main product, 2, 4-D acid.
Insecticide India also announced the expansion of its Dahej plant to increase its production of TCs. After being acquired by Sumitomo, Excel has been producing its three main products at full capacity.
Krishi Group, which has focused on the processing and production of formations, said that in response to the Make in India Initiate, it will start its own TC production line this year, which is expected to begin production in 2018.
Gharda launched bispyribac-sodium and a new mixture product, “fipronil + imidacloprid,” in India, and its existing products are produced at maximum capacity.
Jubilant Life Sciences Ltd. plans to establish a technical grade pesticide manufacturing unit in Gujarat, which will require an investment of Rs. 250 crore.
Nagarjuna, in 2018, created plans to manufacture intermediates. It has also worked out an expansion strategy in the domestic market and to boost its exports, by developing a series of new products.
With the implementation of these expansion plans, the 40% idle capacity of Indian pesticide sector is expected to be exploited in the coming two years.
Most industry insiders have a positive attitude towards the growth of the Indian agrochemical industry over the next three fiscal years while the growth of CAGR is forecasted to be over 10% by half of the survey’s participants.
However, while there are still hurdles for the Indian agrochemical industry, overcoming these hurdles, seizing opportunities and growing the industry by over 10% are achievable for the industry in India.
The hurdles mentioned in the comments focused on the following:
The CIBRC is requested to improve its efficiency, conduct more regular meetings, offer specialist assistance to manufacturers of biological products, and take measures against fake documents.
More scientific evaluations and studies should be carried out on the toxicity of pesticides and their effects on the environment and human health in application, to reduce accidents.
The excessive tax on pesticides of 18% will increase the cost for farmers while bio-organic inputs for agriculture should be exempt from GST.
Lower investment in TIM and the hurdles to the environmental clearance of new factories will lead to higher levels of technical imports, and local efforts must be made to develop and improve the production capabilities of generic and new products. There must also be focus on the research and development of technologies for manufacturing new technical grade pesticides.
India still depends on imported post-patent molecules, instead of manufacturing them locally. CIB and RC need to think deeper about framing guidelines and should frame more technologyfriendly guidelines, to introduce new products to the India market.
Farmers are reluctant to switch to safer organic and bio agricultural inputs, in the absence of major financial benefits.


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At least six cheap New Mini models will on our roads in 2007 according to Auto Express. Most interesting though are the new longer wheel base options. While the likes of the new Toyota Aygo, cheap new Citroen C2 and cheap new Peugeot 107 are all getting smaller, Mini have decided to introduce a more spacious five-door option.
The newest, new mini of them all has received rave reviews from visitors to the Frankfurt Motorshow. A pair of side hinged doors offer access to a boot that can fit more than a shoebox, and a slide out ramp aids loading. On the exterior the car is unmistakeably new mini but has had a few tweaks.
The new Mini Convertible has been named as the UK With its unique suspension system, legendary go-cart handling and retro appeal though the new comers have a lot of ground to make up. Since its launch in 2001 the new Mini has re-established itself as one the country's favourite cars, so much so that the remodelled motoring icon has even produced more new car sales than its manufacturer expected.
Knowsley Safari Park's lions are taking a particular interest in the adventurous New Mini. The park's lion keepers have noticed that while the big cats tend to ignore most of the visiting vehicles the nippy little New Mini is causing quite a stir. It seems that the bright colours and unique design of the car ignites their desire for the hunt.


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Family has been part of business community for more than six decades
It has been a long time since the Lauer name wasn’t part of the scene in Grafton’s retail community.
That string has been intact for 63 years, but will come to an end in February, when Lauer Equipment Sales closes its doors for the last time in the Twin City Plaza.
A going-out-of-business sale is being held to empty the store of its inventory of equipment, parts and even old technical manuals. Furniture and store fixtures are also being sold.
Bob Lauer, who turned 70 on Monday, spoke philosophically about the last Lauer business and the changes its closing will mean for him and his family.
“I have never retired before, so I don’t really know what to expect. Luckily, I have a lot of retired friends who have said they will guide me through it,” Lauer said.
His family moved to Grafton from Menomonee Falls in 1951, when his father Art opened a J.I. Case dealership and parts store at 12th Avenue and Washington Street.
Since that time, the family has operated TrueValue hardware stores in Grafton, Cedarburg, Port Washington, Brown Deer and Menomonee Falls. Each store also had a rental department known as Just Ask Rental.
The family also ran a beverage store known as Lauer Vineyard and a sporting goods store called Lauer Super 8 Sports in addition to the current John Deere speciality store and a mini-warehouse business on the north side of the village.
The Lauers will hold onto the storage business, at least for now.
Through it all, Bob Lauer has been a constant presence.
“I started working for my dad when I was seven, sweeping floors, dusting shelves and moving stock,” he said.
“Unfortunately, I guess I was pretty good at it because they moved me up to management, which I hated. Eventually, I worked my way back to the sales floor. That’s the thing I really like about the retail business.”
Lauer said providing the personal touch was his way of making the family businesses stand out from the competition.
“The goal of a hardware business is to help customers solve problems,” he said.
“I realized that word of mouth among neighbors was always our best form of advertising. If I was able to sell a garden tractor to someone in a subdivision and they were happy with it, I knew that pretty soon three or four of their neighbors would be coming to me for a tractor, too.”
The retail business became an instinctive part of Lauer’s life.
“I will be out for dinner with my wife Janet, and I’ll notice the tile needed replacing or the ceiling needs to be painted. That’s when my wife will say, ‘Can’t you just eat your meal,’” he said.
Despite his dogged commitment to business, Lauer found time to be a part of his community, too. he has belonged to the Grafton Lions Club for 27 years, as well as serving on the Grafton Police & Fire Commission for 23 years, the Grafton Jaycees for 10 years and the Grafton Little League board of directors for a decade.
For that exhaustive community involvement and his ongoing support of local causes, Lauer was named the recipient of the Grafton Area Chamber of Commerce 2013 Outstanding Citizen Award. The honor included serving as marshal of the community’s Nov. 30 Christmas parade.
“That was a little weird. I was overwhelmed by the honor, and I know there are a lot of deserving people in Grafton, but it turned out pretty neat. I probably knew 75% of the people who were watching the Christmas parade, waving at me,” he said.
Customers continue to stop in the shop and congratulate him on receiving the honor.
Lauer said he has been trying to sell the equipment business for about a year, but several prospective buyers were scared off when John Deere refused to grant them franchises.
“I would say John Deere equipment and service has been about 70% of our business, but the company is no longer interested in working with smaller shops. They want the business to go to a few large dealerships,” Lauer said.
He said he plans to walk away from the building, which he leases, with a clear conscience come March 1.
“When that day comes, I plan on looking at it as the first day of the rest of my life,” Lauer said.
“It will be the first day in as long as I can remember where I won’t be facing a deadline for something. Maybe Janet and I will just hop in the car, held south and stop whenever we feel like it.”
Image Information: ALTHOUGH HIS FAMILY operated retail businesses for 63 years, Bob Lauer has decided to close Lauer Equipment Sales in Grafton and retire at the end of February. The store is selling off its inventory of parts and supplies before closing. Photos by Mark Jaege


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In data released today, comScore said that the Kindle Fire has now captured more than half of the Android tablet market in the U.S.
The Fire has about 54.4 percent of the market, comScore, said, while the Samsung Galaxy Tab line of tablets comes in second with 15.4 percent, and the Motorola Xoom is third with 7 percent. Rounding out the top five were the Asus Transformer (6.3 percent) and Toshiba AT100 (5.7 percent).
Amazon shouldn't celebrate too much, though. Tablet sales are expected to almost double in 2012, but that will be thanks in large part to Apple's iPad, according to data from Gartner. A Good Technology report today also found that the iPad accounted for 97.3 percent of total enterprise tablet activations during the first quarter.
The comScore report came as Amazon released its first-quarter earnings. Revenue jumped 34 percent to $13.18 billion compared to last year, while earnings landed at $130 million, down 35 percent.
The company did not provide exact sales numbers for its Kindle line of ereaders and tablets, though in a statement, Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos claimed that the "Kindle is the bestselling e-reader in the world by far." The company's Kindle Fire tablet, meanwhile, remains Amazon's No. 1 bestselling, most-gifted, and most-wished-for product across Amazon.com, the company said.
Bezos touted the 130,000 exclusive books now available via the Kindle Store. "Sixteen of our top 100 bestselling titles are exclusive to our store," he said. "I assure you we'll keep working hard so that the Kindle Store remains yet another reason to buy a Kindle!"
When asked about the Department of Justice's lawsuit against Apple and other publishers for colluding to inflate prices and prevent Amazon from dropping the price of ebooks, Amazon CTO Thomas Szkutak said during a call with analysts that the "suit is a big win for Kindle owners, and we look forward to being allowed to drop prices on more Kindle books."
Earlier this week, Amazon released "Send to Kindle" software for Mac, which allows those with an Apple computer to wirelessly transmit ebooks to their Kindle. It was previously only available on the PC.
For more, see PCMag's full review of the Kindle Fire and the slideshow below. Also check out The iPad Wins Because Android Tablet Apps Suck: An Illustrated Guide.
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Scaring Smokers Straight: The New Labels
FDA Picks Gruesome New Warnings for Cigarette Packs.
They’re here… the new, intentionally awful cigarette packages the government has been threatening to threaten us with. Well, technically, the designs have been finalized; they won’t begin to appear on actual cigarette packs until September 2012. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA), whose scheme this is, does not move with undue haste when it comes to regulating tobacco.
This marks the first significant design change for cigarette package warnings in 25 years, although other countries are already experimenting with the anti-PR campaigns. Other designs include: A man with smoke pouring out of a hole in his throat, a baby contemplating a cloud of smoke, a comparison of healthy and diseased lungs, ugly teeth, a dead body, a weeping woman, and a burly guy in a black “I quit” T-shirt. For the full roster, go to the FDA site here.
The FDA says “The new warnings serve as reminders of the negative health consequences of smoking every time someone picks up a pack of cigarettes or views a cigarette advertisement.” The new graphics will cover the top 50 percent of both the front and rear panels of each cigarette package. In advertisements, the gory art will occupy at least 20% of the upper portion of each cigarette add. The new labels are mandated by the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act of 2009.
“President Obama is committed to protecting our nation’s children and the American people from the dangers of tobacco use. These labels are frank, honest and powerful depictions of the health risks of smoking and they will help encourage smokers to quit, and prevent children from smoking,” said Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius.
Each warning is accompanied by a smoking cessation phone number, 1-800-QUIT-NOW.
“The Tobacco Control Act requires FDA to provide current and potential smokers with clear and truthful information about the risks of smoking—these warnings do that,” said Commissioner of Food and Drugs Margaret A. Hamburg.


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27 February, 2015
In continuation of its steps to respond to an increasingly competitive business environment and macro-economic pressures that have resulted in depressed growth of the commercial vehicle and passenger car businesses in India, Tata Motors today announced new initiatives designed to enhance the company’s competitiveness. The people initiatives will extend to all categories of employees, including workmen and the managerial cadres. Key focus areas will include productivity benchmarking, cost optimization and job enrichment, for a more effective and efficient organizational structure aligned to market demand.
As a part of these initiatives, the company has announced a Voluntary Retirement Scheme (VRS), presently intended for the workmen. In keeping with Tata Motors’ practices, a generous benefits package will be offered to employees who opt for the scheme, including a monthly payout (Basic + DA) that begins at the date of separation till the employee turns 60 years of age, thus ensuring an assured monthly income as opposed to just a one-time payment of a single amount. A unique feature of the offer is also the provision of a medical insurance cover for a period of 10 years post separation. These are in addition to normal retiral benefits such as PF, gratuity, superannuation (if applicable), encashment of unavailed leaves, LTA due but not claimed, etc.
The company’s people initiatives will complement the strong product portfolio it has announced till 2020, including the launch every year of two new products for its passenger vehicle business, and several new products and variants for its commercial vehicles business. The company is determined to meet these plans by creating a strong, robust, global and customer-centric organization that is able to compete effectively while ensuring a strong future for its people.
About Tata Motors
Tata Motors Limited is India’s largest automobile company, with consolidated revenues of INR 2,32,834 crores (USD 38.9 billion) in 2013-14. Through subsidiaries and associate companies, Tata Motors has operations in the UK, South Korea, Thailand, South Africa and Indonesia. Among them is Jaguar Land Rover, the business comprising the two iconic British brands. It also has an industrial joint venture with Fiat in India. With over 8 million Tata vehicles plying in India, Tata Motors is the country’s market leader in commercial vehicles and among the top in passenger vehicles. Tata cars, buses and trucks are being marketed in several countries in Europe, Africa, the Middle East, South Asia, South East Asia, South America, CIS and Russia.


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The FIFA World Cup 2018 fever is not just limited to fans watching the action and cheering favourite players from “Doosri Country”, donning their replica jerseys. The rising passion for the sport is also reflecting on the field and in football academies in Delhi and NCR.
The sweltering heat, sultry and humid conditions did not deter the youths enthusiast to come out on to the pitches and embrace the world’s most popular sport. According to a report by Delhi Times, the football academies and training centers in Delhi have seen a huge surge in enrolments since the start of the FIFA World Cup finals in Russia since June 14.
The youngsters are ditching the nation’s favourite pastime – Cricket – for football this summer. The football academies around Delhi NCR, that usually see 30-40% increase in enrolments during summers vacations have claimed a 70-80% surge in registrations.
And it is not just the kids who idolize and emulate their favourite football stars such as Messi, Ronaldo, Neymar, the ones who are pretty much familiar with the game. Those who are new to the game are also thronging in large numbers to get themselves enrolled in football academies, many of whom have an opinion that football is simpler and more enjoyable than cricket.
It has been noted that parents are eagerly coming forward to get their kids enrolled for football coaching programs, especially when they want them to get involved in some productive activities and stay away from the clutches of boredom during summer school breaks.
The football academies in around Delhi are hiring more staff to tackle the growing number of football enthusiasts. All they are hoping is that the craze sustains long after even after the world cup ends.
The World Cup in Russia has been a boon for e-commerce industry and sports goods manufacturers too. India has seen a gargantuan upscale in football merchandise sales – Team jerseys, footballs and gears – during this quadrennial mega football spectacle. Many e-commerce portals have claimed a sale in thousands per day for replica jerseys and footballs.


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E.LAND Grafts SPA Brand onto Eating-Out Business
[by Son Hyun Joo / translated by Chloe Yun] E.LAND Group introduces a new form of shopping mall.
On November 14 E.LAND Group announced that it would open ‘E.LAND Complex Hall’ in Gyeongju-si on November 15. ‘E.LAND Complex Hall’ is urban shopping complex.
The big five-story building includes stores that target customers aged 10s to 30s, including coffee shop, family restaurant, and new SPA brands that are first introduced in Gyeongju.
E.LAND also announced that it will open more shopping complex in other cities soon. It is now planning on building a family-oriented shopping complex that makes families feel like going on a picnic.
E.LAND official said, “Shopping complex is a strong distribution channel that can confront foreign SPA brands which have been largely expanded in Korea. As having fashion brands that meets local people’s taste and various restaurants, our shopping complex will improve competitiveness, and we will open 50 or more malls until 2014.”
Meanwhile, E.LAND is now holding various events such as offering special discounts, coupons, and giveaways. (photo by E.LAND)
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New Chip May Alter Residential Meter History
With the recent introduction of a new integrated analog-to-digital converter chip, electronic residential power meters may soon be available at prices comparable to current mechanical meter prices. The chip`s maker, Cirrus Logic Inc., claims that the chip will allow meter manufacturers to make a full transition away from mechanical meters and offer the most accurate, cost-effective and fully-functional electronic meters to date. “In our view, it`s a watershed product for electric industry deregulation, as it enables meter makers to design better products, utilities to obtain more useful data and customers to choose from more competitive rates,” said Frank den Breejen, Cirrus Logic`s business development manager.
The growing demand for more information on customer usage and preferences and the ability to offer more competitive rates and services has increased the need for electronic residential meters. “Industrial meters have already transitioned to electronic,” said den Breejen. “However, electronic residential meters have not because, until now, they have been cost prohibitive.”
The new chip, the CS5460, is fully featured to provide all of the functions essential for a residential meter. “By using a small geometry process to produce the new CS5460–harnessing the more compact 0.35 micron process as compared with the 0.6 micron across the industry–we have succeeded in densely packing an unprecedented level of performance and calculation power onto a very small, lower cost chip,” said den Breejen. According to Cirrus Logic, the design key is the ability to integrate high performance analog and high-speed digital functions on a single chip, thereby minimizing the need for external components. The manufacturer expects the chip`s price to be about $4 when purchased in quantities of 1,000. The price could go as low as $1.50 when purchased in quantities of 1 to 1.5 million.
The possibilities brought about by the new chip are not isolated to North America. As the bar chart illustrates, the demand for electronic meters is expected to increase worldwide. For example, France already has a law in place that requires utilities to move to electronic residential meters in the next few years.
Cirrus Logic is already talking to most major residential meter manufacturers throughout the world, including the United States, Europe and Japan. The chip can also be configured for use in commercial and industrial meters.
Although Cirrus Logic may not be a well known name in the utility industry, it is not new to the electronics industry. Founded in 1984 as Crystal Semiconduc-tor, it is a pioneer of digitally enhanced analog integrated circuits (ICs), and is currently recognized as a leader in mixed-signal (analog/digital) IC design. n


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Jim Abraham totally changed the way storage companies do business when he opened Abe’s Storage at 10433 Holly Rd., near Genesys Regional Medical Center, in 2012.
Personalized service, on-site management, video monitoring, automated gate access and 24/7 phone assistance brought in many residential and business customers.
He and his wife, Carey, have now added a second location, Abe’s Storage North, at 5172 South Saginaw Rd., behind Grand Blanc Nissan.
“We’re offering the same features at our new location,” said Abraham.
Both locations offer secure indoor storage units and outdoor parking for boats, trailers, motor homes and more, plus U-Haul truck rentals and moving supplies. No lease or security deposit is required and all storage spaces are available via month-to-month rentals.
“Customers can come to our main office at Abe’s Storage to sign up for a unit at our north property,” said Abraham. “This way, we can meet each other in person, and we can provide customers with a lock and let them know about our retail products, like boxes, U-Hall equipment and more. For convenience, we also meet customers by appointment at our north property or move them in over the phone.”
Abe’s Storage North is offering a move-in special of 50 percent off on all storage units, plus one month free, while units last.
For more information, call (810) 694-7707 or visit www.abesstoragemi.com.


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security, has launched its latest Trend Micro Mobile Security Personal Edition
for Android smartphones and tablets.
The new Micro Mobile
Security solution is designed to protect both Android smartphones and tablets
that include a free app scanner, lost device protection and enhanced security
to block threats while surfing the Web, calling or texting.
We believe mobile
users need to be protected against malicious applications. To help protect as
many people as possible and stifle criminal attempts to steal personal and
financial information we are offering our anti-malware scanner for free.” said
Amit Nath, country manager (India and SAARC) at Trend Micro.
The solution also
offers a secure Web-based portal that enables users to remotely find a lost
device on a Google map and set off an alarm, even if the device is set to
The solution gives
users the ability to protect their web surfing, calls and texts. It leverages
the power of the Trend Micro Smart Protection Network infrastructure which
blocks over 5 billion threats daily.
The company said that
its threat researchers have tracked new threats targeting Android devices growing
at 800 percent since February 2011. In this version, which also follows the
release of Trend Micro’s Enterprise solution, Trend Micro Mobile Security 7, a
consumer’s mobile devices will be better protected based on the new data that
has been discovered over the last six months.
Micro Mobile Security Personal Edition is available via the
Android Market. While the app scanner is free, the premium services, including
Lost Device Protection and Surf, Call, Text Security are available for Rs 455
for a 2 years license.
At recently held CES
2012, Verizon Wireless and Trend Micro announced that Trend Micro Mobile Security
Personal Edition is now available in Verizon Apps on select Verizon Wireless


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Nowadays, we have access to all sorts of services that we use daily. Some of us take them for granted, but if we think carefully, we will see that none of those things were available 20 years ago. Unsurprisingly, many of them also affect the iGaming industry.
According to Nostrabet.com, services like Android, iOS, and several other popular things we use today for iGaming weren’t available when the first gambling websites were released. People who used those things back then had to focus on their computers because it was the only thing they could use to gamble with. “The tech industry has been flourishing in the last couple of years, which explains why we got all sorts of services and apps that allow us to have a better online betting experience. Not all of them are worth it, but some have changed the iGaming business”, said Kristiyan from NB.
Besides affecting the online gambling industry, many other things changed our daily lives. With that said, let’s go through some of them and learn more about when they started operating.
The first interesting service that was not available 20 years ago is the popular live-streaming platform called Twitch. Although most people worldwide use it to stream video games, you can also find many other categories. For example, there are people who play music and those who just chat with their audience.
What’s interesting about Twitch is that it started operating in 2011 as a slightly different version of the popular Justin.tv. The latter became available in 2007 and quickly established itself as one of the top-tier platforms for these services. Justin Kan is the founder of this incredible company, which was sold for $970M in 2014 to Amazon.
Besides using it to live stream video games and other things, Twitch also has a vital role in eSports. Twitch broadcasts all eSports events, so you can also find it among the leading online bookmakers. The latter intergrade Twitch into their sites and allow bettors to watch events in real-time.
There is no arguing that YouTube is one of the most popular websites in the world. Created in 2005 by Chad Hurley, Steve Chen, and Jawed Karim, this platform quickly took over the world and became the leading online video-sharing website. In fact, people often regard YouTube as the second most visited website after Google.
Speaking of Google, the latter acquired the company and helped it grow even more. Today, billions of people use it on a daily basis, and this also includes online bettors. Even though only a few bookmakers offer live streaming options from YouTube, they use the platform to showcase different things, such as the registration process.
We’ve seen a lot of interesting things in the last couple of years, but when it comes down to payment options, we can agree that cryptocurrencies stand out. Although many people hate them, there is no arguing that digital currencies changed the world. There are many options out there, but it all started with Bitcoin, the most famous cryptocurrency.
Bitcoin is undoubtedly the world’s most popular digital currency, and it became available in 2009. Since then, Bitcoin has paved the way for many other popular cryptocurrencies, such as Ethereum, DogeCoin, XRP, and more.
Following the crypto boom in 2020-2021, Bitcoin became even more popular, and it also affected the online gambling industry. The fact that so many people started using digital currencies forced some of the leading online casinos and bookmakers to add cryptocurrencies to their portfolios. Consequently, online gamblers can find many crypto-gambling platforms allowing clients to use Bitcoin and other options.
In addition to using it as a payment option, some people also have the chance to play Bitcoin games. For example, you can often find unique slots only available to those using this cryptocurrency.
Of course, Bitcoin is also incredibly popular outside of the iGaming industry. El Salvador, for example, even adopted digital currency as a legal tender. Needless to say, we expect to see even more from this digital currency in the future.
Android and iOS
The next important thing on our list that wasn’t available 20 years ago is related to our mobile devices. Even though we had access to such things, smartphones weren’t that popular until the arrival of the leading mobile operating systems, Android and iOS.
Formerly known as iPhone OS, iOS became available in 2007 with the introduction of the first-generation iPhone. This was a revolutionary product at the time because it changed the way we use our smartphones.
On the other hand, Android is Google’s mobile operating system, that the company created in response to Apple. Even though Google unveiled it in 2007, the first time we got to see it was in 2008.
Billions of people have smartphones in 2023, and almost all of them use either iOS or Android. These 2 mobile operating systems changed our daily lives in many ways and had a massive effect on the online gambling industry.
The best bookmakers and casinos in the world have noticed they are growing in popularity, so they’ve decided to create mobile applications for them. Consequently, users can download them on their devices and use them to bet on sports or play casino games from the palm of their hands.
Finally, we have something growing in popularity by the day, even though it only became available a couple of months ago. ChatGPT is an artificial intelligence that OpenAI created, and it took over the world in November 2022. In fact, it became the fastest service to reach 1M users, which is impressive, to say the least.
Although it’s still in its early days, this tech has the potential to change the world as we know it. The AI chatbot can provide us with solutions for all sorts of things and many people expect to see it in all areas of life. This also includes online gambling because some punters use it even today to ask for tips and tricks.
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Coffee Fellows opens shop at Dortmund Airport
1.983.815 people visited Dortmund Airport last year. They picked up friends and their family, travelled on business, had to change on their stop-over flight or flew away on their holiday. In order to be able to offer all conveniences to the many guests from all over the world, the service provider KHC Westfalen GmbH decided to extend the range of services in the restaurant and hotel trade of the airport. Managing directors Sabine Loos and Frank Weeke resolved to have the 120 square meters that have become free filled with the Coffee Fellows „feel-at-home“ atmosphere. Since early July the travellers find 60 seats in the western part of the terminal – here, in a modern and bright ambiance, the waiting-time flew by.
At the official opening on July 7, Coffeee Fellows managing director Sven Ernst visited the new shop and, together with their partners, introduced the new location: „ We are pleased to have found the KHC Westfalenhallen GmbH, staying close to us as a reliable partner. Airport Dortmund, with its high number of passengers, is a top-class location for one of our coffee shops.
From left to right: Sven Ernst, Coffee Fellows managing director, Udo Mager, Airport managing director, Sabine Loos, senior managing director of the Westfalenhallen Dortmund GmbH, Frank Weeke, managing director of the service providing company KHC Westfalenhallen GmbH, Luisa Müller, manager of Coffeee Fellows at Dortmund Airport © Dortmund Airport, Hans-Jürgen Landes.


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Global Luxury Furniture Market To Reach USD 34.52 Billion By 2030
The growing real estate industry and increasing disposable incomes are driving the demand for the market.
Market Size – USD 22.37 Billion in 2021, Market Growth - CAGR of 4.9%, Market Trends – High demand from developing nations.
New York, August 30, 2022 - The global Luxury Furniture market is forecast to reach USD 34.52 Billion by 2030, according to a new report by Reports and Data. The market is witnessing a surge in demand due to the rise in disposable incomes, which leads to a rise in the demand for luxury items. The steady expansion of the real estate industry is a driving factor for the demand for luxury furniture since the product finds applications in commercial, as well as residential buildings.
With increasing educational levels, especially in developing countries, there is a shift in the lifestyle of the population. A change in consumer behavior is driving the demand for luxury products, and since consumers believe that these products are a symbol of status, increasing demand for luxury furniture is also being witnessed. Manufacturers, concerned about reducing their carbon footprints, have also started investing in eco-friendly alternatives, and since consumers are becoming more aware of the environmental damage that many industries do, they are opting for the environment-friendly alternatives, which is also leading to an increased demand for the luxury furniture market.
The high cost of obtaining raw materials required for furniture manufacturing is hampering the demand of the market. Furniture manufacturers who do not make high profits in the luxury furniture segment, due to the high cost of raw materials are opting to shut down in order to minimize losses. Unavailability of the skilled workforce required to produce aesthetic designs is also one of the constraints for the luxury furniture market.
The COVID-19 impact:
The COVID-19 Pandemic has led to the lockdowns all around the world, leading to major industries shutting down temporarily. Due to this, consumers are now purchasing only the essential products, which has led to a decline in the demand for luxury furniture. Manufacturers of the product are also not operating currently, which has led to a fall in supply as well.
It is expected that when the situation becomes normal again, and the industries start operating again, the demand for luxury furniture will rise too. Also, since the manufacturers are not operating currently, they are involved in creating innovative products, so that when the market is operational again, they can capture a larger share of it. This will lead to a further rise in demand when the situation becomes normal again.
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Further key findings from the report suggest
- Wood occupied the largest market share of 23.8% in 2019. This is because of the properties that wood provides, such as giving a rich and delicate look to furniture, along with high strength. Hardwood is used for manufacturing luxury furniture. Mahogany, Jackfruit, Teak, Fir, Cedar, and Birch are some of the types of wood commonly used.
- Commercial applications occupied 33.2% of the market share in 2019. Hospitality is one of the largest segments that contribute to the commercial applications of luxury furniture. Hotels and restaurants use luxury furniture in order to provide the best services to their customers. Modern, as well as traditional designs, are widely accepted in this segment, thus leading to a surge in the demand of the market.
- Online Stores are forecasted to grow with a CAGR of 5.3% in the forecast period. This is because of the increasing internet penetration in many countries and the growing number of people who purchase online. Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, this segment is expected to grow at a much higher growth rate.
- Asia-Pacific occupied the third-largest market share of 24.8% in 2019. The region is expected to witness a large growth in the forecast period, mainly due to the presence of developing countries, such as India and China, in the region. These countries are experiencing a large growth in the real estate sector because of their booming populations, which, in turn, is expected to drive the demand for the luxury furniture market.
- In India, due to the increasing disposable incomes as well as the changing lifestyles of the population, foreign players are investing more to enter the market. In May 2018, Versace, an Italian company known for its luxurious products, announced that it would enter the country in an attempt to capture the growing luxury furniture market.
- Key participants include Turri S.r.l., Henredon Furniture Industries Inc, Nella Vetrina, Iola Furniture Ltd., Laura Ashley Holding Plc, Scavolini S.p.a., Giovanni Visentin S.r.l., Valderamobili S.r.l., Muebles Pico, and Duresta Upholstery Ltd., among others.
For the purpose of this report, Reports and Data have segmented into the global Luxury Furniture market on the basis of Material, end user, distribution channel, and region:
Product Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion; 2019 – 2030)
Material Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion; 2019 – 2030)
- Wrapped Panels
- Finished Foils
- Lacquered Panels
Furniture Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion; 2019 – 2030)
Distribution Channel Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion; 2019 – 2030)
End-use Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion; 2019 – 2030)
Regional Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion; 2019 – 2030)
- North America
- Rest of Europe
- South Korea
- Rest of APAC
- Latin America
- Rest of LATAM
- Middle East & Africa
- Saudi Arabia
- South Africa
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One of Brisbane’s most anticipated summer festivals, FOMO may have sold out but the annual Triple J x BBE mash up has just announced a FOMO Festival first: FOMO By Night.
For the first year in the iconic music festival’s history, FOMO is presenting an after dark session—and the line-up is a who’s who of the music industry.
For one night only, Nicki Minaj, Mura Masa, Lil Pump, MIMI, Miss Banks, San Holo and Eljae will all be taking to the stage, belting out banger after banger in what will henceforth be known as the gig of summer.
As in previous years, FOMO will again be doing its part to support Heaps Decent, alongside supporting the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre by donating one dollar from every ticket sold to these incredible worthwhile charities.
Pre-sale tickets for FOMO By Night go on sale Thursday 11 October, with general release on sale October 16.
Given that FOMO’s day sesh has sold out everywhere, we suggest you be seriously on top of ticket drops in the coming days. Don’t make us say we told you so…
Tickets will go on sale, here.
What: FOMO By Night
When: Friday January 4 2019,
Where: Brisbane Showgrounds
For the full event run down, click right here.
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Florida’s population growth and a pent-up demand for housing will drive the state’s growth rate to 2.5 percent this year and 3.5 percent in 2014.
That’s what Beata Caranci, vice president and deputy chief economist of Toronto-based TD Bank Group, told me before an economic outlook presentation at The Ballroom at Church Street in downtown Orlando June 5.
Housing will be a key catalyst for the Florida economy and construction jobs will account for 30 percent of the new jobs created during what Caranci expects to be a three- to five-year cycle.
University of Central Florida economist Sean Snaith predicted in his latest regional forecast construction jobs would rise by 4.2 percent in the second quarter of this year and increase by 15.9 percent in the fourth quarter of 2015.
An increased demand will trigger better sales for housing-related industries like remodeling and furniture stores, but will also boost auto sales, Caranci said.
Those willing to spend $200,000 on a house won’t hesitate to spend another $20,000 on a car, she said, adding consumer confidence drives spending.
An improving housing market will benefit those not looking to move or buy a new house. For every $1 a home gains in value, the consumer is likely to spend 3-8 cents in the economy, Caranci said.
When home values rise, consumers are more confident their primary nest egg is safe and will be more willing to spend more and save less. Property appraisers in Orange, Lake, Seminole and Osceola counties reported the first increase in taxable values, which could boost the area’s economy.
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Which industry creates the most jobs?
C) Oil & Gas
If you selected A, B, or C, you would be wrong.
According to a new report from Oxford Economics -- commissioned by the Events Industry Council (EIC) and supported by the Meetings Mean Business Coalition (MMBC) -- the meetings industry was responsible for creating 5.9 million jobs in 2016, more than the automotive, pharmaceutical, and oil and gas industries.
The new report, "Economic Significance of Meetings to the US Economy," reveals how the industry has bolstered its role as a crucial segment of the national economy. Other key findings from the report included the fact that meetings generated $325 billion of direct spending and $845 billion in business sales in 2016.
Adam Sacks, founder and president of tourism economics, an Oxford Economics company, said that the industry's impact grew by 23 percent between 2009 and 2016.
"Each meeting participant is generating $416 of tax revenue, and when you add up the numbers that equates to $104 billion a year in federal, state, and local taxes," Sacks said.
The report also concluded that every dollar spent on a meeting generated $1.60 of benefit to the organization hosting the event.
"That's an ROI of 160 percent," said Paul Van Deventer, president and chief executive officer of Meeting Professionals International (MPI), co-chair of MMBC and board member of EIC. "The results of this study will assist us when it comes to lobbying governments on the local and national level on behalf of the meetings industry and it will make a great contribution in telling the story of how people can build rewarding careers in our industry."
Business services was the industry most impacted by meetings in 2016, with $196.3 billion in total economic output. The finance, insurance, and real estate industry followed with $141.1 billion in total economic output. Following that was the manufacturing industry with $92.6 billion in total output.
Other industries that were positively impacted by face-to-face meetings and events include:
- Food & Beverage: Meeting organizers and hosts spent $48 billion to provide food and beverage services at meetings
- Hotels & Lodging: Meetings generated 300 million room nights annually, representing nearly $50 billion of spending on accommodations
- Travel & Tourism: Meetings-related travel expenses represented 13.2 percent of total travel and tourism spending in the U.S.
"There's been a critical need for information quantifying the significance of face-to-face meetings and business events to the U.S. economy," said Susan Robertson, executive vice president of the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) and chair of the EIC. "Hosting an event, convention or trade show brings new revenue to industries across the country. So many people and companies beyond the scope of the events industry itself benefit from its reach."
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In the heart of India’s capital, New Delhi, the Bharat Mandapam at Pragati Maidan came alive with the buzz and excitement of the India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2023. As one of the most anticipated technology events in the country, IMC is a platform for industry leaders, innovators, policymakers, and enthusiasts to come together to discuss, showcase, and explore the latest developments in the world of mobile technology. This year’s event, held at Bharat Mandapam, showcased the evolution of connectivity, telecommunications, and the Internet of Things (IoT) in India.
IMC 2023: The Venue – Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan
Bharat Mandapam, located within the iconic Pragati Maidan in the heart of New Delhi, served as the ideal venue for IMC 2023. Pragati Maidan has a rich history of hosting significant national and international events and exhibitions, making it the perfect backdrop for a technology extravaganza. The spacious and modern facilities of Bharat Mandapam provided ample space for exhibitors, attendees, and speakers to engage in meaningful conversations and interactions.
The Event Highlights
IMC 2023 focused on several key themes, including 5G technology, IoT, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and their impact on various sectors of the Indian economy. The event spanned three days and featured a diverse range of activities, including keynote speeches, panel discussions, workshops, product launches, and networking opportunities.
1. Keynote Speeches:
The event began with a series of compelling keynote speeches from industry leaders and policymakers. These addresses highlighted the transformative potential of 5G technology and IoT in India, emphasizing their role in various sectors, such as healthcare, education, agriculture, and smart cities.
2. Panel Discussions:
IMC 2023 hosted numerous panel discussions on a wide range of topics, bringing together experts to share their insights. Discussions included themes like “5G and the Future of Connectivity,” “IoT in Agriculture,” and “Smart Cities: A 5G Revolution.” These discussions were an excellent platform for thought leaders to explore the challenges and opportunities in these domains.
3. Workshops and Technical Sessions:
The event also featured technical sessions and workshops designed for professionals, engineers, and innovators. These sessions delved into the technical aspects of 5G and IoT, allowing attendees to gain hands-on knowledge about the latest developments in these fields.
One of the most exciting aspects of IMC 2023 was the exhibition area, where companies and startups showcased their cutting-edge technologies and products. From 5G infrastructure and IoT devices to AI-driven solutions, attendees had the chance to witness and experience the future of technology.
5. Product Launches:
Several companies took advantage of the event to launch new products and services. These product launches included 5G smartphones, smart home devices, and innovative IoT solutions. It was an opportunity for attendees to be among the first to witness these groundbreaking innovations.
6. Networking Opportunities:
IMC 2023 provided ample networking opportunities, enabling participants to connect with potential partners, investors, and collaborators. These interactions were invaluable for fostering innovation and business growth in the technology sector.
The Future of Connectivity in India
India Mobile Congress 2023 served as a testament to the rapid evolution of connectivity in India. 5G technology, IoT, and AI are poised to redefine the way we live, work, and connect in the country. From improving healthcare delivery through telemedicine and remote diagnostics to enhancing agricultural productivity with IoT-driven precision farming, the possibilities are boundless.
Furthermore, the event underscored the importance of digital inclusion and accessibility, ensuring that the benefits of these technological advancements reach every corner of the nation. As India continues its digital transformation journey, bridging the digital divide remains a critical focus.
India Mobile Congress 2023 at Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, was a resounding success. It showcased the boundless potential of 5G, IoT, and AI in transforming various sectors of the Indian economy and improving the quality of life for its citizens. As we look ahead, the event reaffirmed the importance of collaboration between industry, government, and civil society to ensure that these technological advancements are harnessed for the greater good, propelling India into a brighter, more connected future.


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EA and Activision are set to go head to head during this weekend's Champions League final between Bayern Munich and Chelsea.
Yesterday it was revealed that Activision will be showing a new Black Ops 2 trailer during the half-time break. Now EA's confirmed it will also be showing a new trailer for rival shooter Medal of Honor Warfighter at the same time. Let the battle begin.
The Champions League will see two of football's titans, Bayern Munich and Chelsea, go head to head and will be shown on ITV1 and Sky Sports from at 7.45pm. Warfighter will get its TV premiere during half-time, at around 8.30pm in the UK. It isn't known when the Black Ops 2 trailer will be shown, but it's likely to be in the same ad break.
Medal of Honor: Warfighter's exec producer Greg Goodrich has said he wants to avoid the annual war of words that usually kicks off in the build up to EA and Activision's end-of-year FPS releases.
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The interior of the Truss Vet location in Cary. Photo courtesy of Truss Vet
A pet-sitting startup born in the Triangle wants to make it easier for dogs and cats to find urgent care.
Driving the news: Truss Vet opened its first location in Cary’s Fenton development earlier this month.
- Founded by Brad Waffa, a veterinarian, and CJ Casselli, a graduate of Duke’s Fuqua School of Business, Truss Vet aims to serve the bridge between a pet veterinarian and 24-hour emergency animal hospitals.
Why it matters: Over the past decade, the growth of human health urgent care centers has skyrocketed. Patients liked their extended, walk-in hours, while providers liked the work-life balance they provide. Truss Vet was created in the belief that a similar dynamic would exist for pet owners.
What they are saying: When his dog is throwing up on a random Tuesday morning, Cassilli tells Axios, Truss Vet wants to be just a few clicks away.
- At the moment, he says, most vets are still scheduling visits over the phone, when people are increasingly doing everything online.
- “A lot of consumers just want to wake up, book something online, walk in and be seen quickly,” Casselli said. “We’re trying to offer that experience.”
Status of the situation: Pet ownership has increased significantly in recent years, putting pressure on local vets who have more pets to care for.
- Remote work, Casselli said, has also put more pressure on vets. Pet owners notice their pets’ symptoms more simply because they spend more time at home with them.
Details: The startup also aims to attract vets. Waffa said that in his personal experience, most vets can’t schedule that much down time, and it’s very exhausting.
- Each of Truss Vet’s clinical workers works three 12-hour shifts per week.
- To accommodate that, the vet is open from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. and closed on Saturdays.
Whats Next: Both Waffa and Casselli have high ambitions for the concept, believing it could be something that can be replicated in other cities.
- “If this is successful,” Waffa said, “I see us growing all over North Carolina, and potentially beyond.”


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Ripple and XRP are not your run-of-the-mill blockchain project. It’s a project that doesn’t aim to be just a cryptocurrency (the way, say, Bitcoin does). It has the particular purpose of being used to solve one single problem better than anybody else in the world: to make international payments and remittances safe, quick and cheap.
That’s a very ambitious goal and can naturally be achieved only in the long run but Ripple Labs has applied itself wholeheartedly to it, and it’s made fantastic amounts of progress.
Because partnerships build confidence and long-term viability
Ripple’s platforms (xRapid and xCurrent) are already being used by some of the world’s most important banks and financial institutions. They are finding that costs go down while reliability and speed increase in dramatic ways. Institutions save money, and their clients are happier.
In other words, Ripple is managing to persuade many of the industry’s leading players in that they have a product which is really useful and worth adopting. Just think about who is already using Ripple: The Bank of England, The Royal Bank of Scotland, MoneyGram, Santander, BBVA, American Express, SBI Holdings. It reads like the who’s who list in global finances.
These partnerships will inspire confidence in smart investors who understand the value of going for the long term. Bearish and bullish periods come and go, but a product that has a real competitive advantage by solving a significant problem better than the current options, or than the competition, will always do great.
Because it might get listed by CoinBase soon
Yes, XRP experienced an epic drop earlier this year (from USD 3.80 in January to USD 0.44 at the time I write this) for sure. But it remains the third cryptocurrency in the world by market capitalization and one of the most popular trading coins in the world.
Why would Coinbase keep missing out on transaction fees and let XRP to their competitors? Let’s remember that Coinbase is about to go public so they need to do anything and everything that could enhance value for shareholders. There’s been a rumor going around that, in that spirit, the company is saving the XRP listing announcement for a moment in which it could have the maximal impact to its IPO.
Call it a rumor, a wish, speculation. The fact remains that Coinbase cannot continue to be without the world’s third most popular digital asset and stay relevant at the same time. It’s been expected for too long already (so much that it’s become a “cry wolf” thing and investors are sick and tired of hearing that rumor already) but it’s also inevitable.
Coinbase will include XRP sooner or later, and that will enhance both companies positions in their respective markets.
Because it will appreciate when the market goes bullish
When 2018 arrived, last January, the bullish run in the crypto market was just spectacular. Bitcoin went all the way up to USD 8800, and every single coin experienced a rise in price. XRP reached USD 3.80. Then, the rest of the year has happened which has been just a series of bearish trends, with periodic adjustments along the way. So while it would be fair to point out that XRP has gone down, the fact remains that this hasn’t been XRP’s problem but the general trend for each and every digital asset.
But are bearish runs such bad news? It’s buying low and selling high how you make a profit, so the current low is also the opportunity to buy undervalued cryptocurrencies ‘en masse’ and then see how they grow when the next, utterly unavoidable, bullish run comes. When it arrives, the best bets will be among the current top ten coins, and Ripple (XRP) is third.
The market is healing from a collapse, and so is XRP. But it will recover soon, and you could be there to make a killing.
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XNO Token of Xeno NFT Hub listed on Bithumb Korea Exchange
Hong Kong, Hong Kong, 25th January, 2021, // ChainWire //
Xeno Holdings Limited (xno.live ), a blockchain solutions company based in Hong Kong, has announced the listing of its ecosystem utility token XNO on the ‘Bithumb Korea’ cryptocurrency exchange on January 21st 2021.
Xeno NFT Hub (market.xno.live ), developed by Xeno Holdings, enables easy minting of digital items into NFTs while also providing a marketplace where anyone can securely trade NFTs.
The Xeno NFT Hub project team includes former members of the technology project Yosemite X based in San Francisco and professionals such as Gabby Dizon who is a games industry expert and NFT space influencer based in Southeast Asia.
NFT(Non-Fungible Token) technology has recently gained huge focus in the blockchain arena and beyond, making waves in the online gaming sector, the art world, and the digital copyrights industry in recent years. The strongest feature of NFTs is that “NFTs are unique digital assets that cannot be replaced or forged”. Unlike fungible tokens such as Bitcoin or Ether, NFTs are not interchangeable for other tokens of the same type but instead each NFT has a unique value and specific information that cannot be replaced. This fact makes NFTs the perfect solution to record and prove ownership of digital and real-world items like works of art, game items, limited-edition collectibles, and more.
NFTs are already being actively traded in markets globally. For…
Should Crypto Projects Devote Resources to Community Growth and Marketing?
2020 has been an incredible year for crypto as investors have generated windfall profits and crypto projects have seen their businesses gain the spotlight they’ve been looking for. While Bitcoin has received most of the attention after major institutional investors announced they were accumulating the increasingly scarce asset, many altcoins have also seen their fair share of glory. When looking at all the big winners of the past year, the first project that probably comes to mind is Chainlink, having appreciated by more than 550% YTD and now valued at over $4.5 billion. But, the actual biggest winner of the year is HEX with a YTD return of over 5,000%.
I mention both of the above projects as they have each taken slightly different paths to achieve greatness. Chainlink has devoted resources toward building a fundamentally sound business with many strategic partnerships while HEX has spent vast sums of money on marketing and promotion. Both approaches are valid, but one thing is certain, it is absolutely imperative for crypto projects to let the crypto community know what makes them special. Of course, one of the reasons that makes crypto so valuable is the powerful blockchain technology that most projects are utilizing.
Cryptocurrency vs. Blockchain Technology
It’s important to make a distinction between blockchain technology and cryptocurrency. Although they are often used interchangeably, they are different. Blockchain technology and crypto were both created after the 2008 financial crisis, but cryptocurrency…
XENO starts VIP NFT trading service and collaborates with contemporary artist Hiro Yamagata
Hong Kong, Hong Kong, 24th December, 2020, // ChainWire //
The XENO NFT Hub (https://xno.live) will provide a crypto-powered digital items and collectables trading platform allowing users to create, buy, and sell NFTs. Additionally it will support auction based listings, governance and voting mechanisms, trade history tracking, user rating and other advanced features.
As a first step towards its fully comprehensive service, XENO NFT Hub launched a recent VIP service to select users and early adopters in December 2020 with plans for a full Public Beta to open in June 2021.
“NFTs are extremely flexible in their usage, from digital event tickets to artwork, and while NFTs have a very wide spectrum of uses and categories XENO will initially focus its partnership efforts and its own item curation on three primary areas: gaming, sports & entertainment, and collectibles.”, said XENO NFT Hub president Anthony Di Franco.
He also added “This does not mean we will prohibit other types of NFTs from our ecosystem However, it simply means that XENO’s efforts as a company will be targeted into these verticals initially as a cohesive business approach.”
Development and Procurement Lead, Gabby Dizon explained, “Despite our initial focus, we found ourselves with a unique opportunity to host some of the works of Mr. Hiro Yamagata. We are collaborating with Japanese artist Hiro Yamagata to enshrine some of his artwork into NFTs.”
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CNBC's Jim Cramer prepares for what he thinks may be the "toughest" earnings week yet. The upcoming week of earnings reports may be the "toughest of all," CNBC's Jim Cramer warned after Friday's trading produced "the most treacherous up day" he'd seen in years. "We have more blowups in high-growth stocks, more disappointment in tech, more sadness in health care, and they're offset by just a fantastic pair of rallies in Procter & Gamble and PayPal ," the "Mad Money" host said.
The company will provide its solutions for tournament management and golf trip management while supporting event operations for the World Long Drive Association.
That’s about how many net new subscribers the streaming service added last quarter, which blew analysts' estimates and its own guidance out of the water.
The young streaming-video leader outgrew its subscriber forecast last quarter, while the old tech giant slipped back into revenue shrinkage mode.
Competitor Verizon Communications Inc (VZ.N) races to deploy its next-generation 5G wireless service on mobile phones and in the home with speeds theoretically rivalling cable company products. Verizon launched its home internet 5G service in October, the first commercial offering of its kind in the United States. Comcast's high-speed internet business is one of its biggest contributors to revenue and profit as customers for its video services decline.
Five industry groups representing major internet providers and cable companies filed suit on Thursday seeking to block a Vermont law barring companies that do not abide by net neutrality rules from receiving state contracts. The lawsuit was filed in U.S. District Court in Vermont by groups representing major providers like AT&T Inc, Comcast Corp and Verizon Communications Inc. It followed a lawsuit by four of the groups earlier this month challenging a much broader California law mandating providers abide by net neutrality rules.
Comcast announced that it is the nation’s largest provider of gigabit broadband, with the ultra-fast Xfinity Gigabit Internet and Comcast Business Gigabit services now available to nearly all of the company’s 58 million homes and businesses passed in 39 states and the District of Columbia. This deployment represents the fastest roll out of gigabit speeds to the most homes in the country. Comcast has increased speeds 17 times in 17 years and has doubled the capacity of its broadband network every 18-24 months.
On October 17, a US appeals court announced that it has decided to listen to the arguments related to the Justice Department’s (or DoJ) objection to AT&T’s (T) $85.4 billion purchase of Time Warner on December 6. In July, the Department of Justice asked a federal appeals court to reverse the judge’s decision to approve the mega-merger, which closed on June 14, citing concerns that the deal would raise costs and harm consumers. AT&T’s merger with Time Warner was announced in October 2016 but underwent significant regulatory scrutiny.
Competitor Verizon Communications Inc races to deploy its next-generation 5G wireless service on mobile phones and in the home with speeds theoretically rivaling cable company products. Verizon launched its home internet 5G service in October, the first commercial offering of its kind in the United States. Comcast's high-speed internet business is one of its biggest contributors to revenue and profit as customers for its video services decline.
In the previous article, we discussed a few of the pay-TV market trends affecting Verizon (VZ). The telecommunications company is managing the secular challenges of the pay-TV market by concentrating on its Fios Internet offering. It will be interesting to see Verizon’s Fios Internet net subscriber additions in the third quarter, as the company has continued to face stiff competition from leading cable companies.
is seeing great returns from its focus on broadband connectivity, but weakness in the company's theme park segment could hurt third- quarter earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, according to Nomura analyst Jeffrey Kvaal. Kvaal said he believes that strength in the company's other segments still make Comcast viable ahead of Comcast's third-quarter earnings release on Oct. 25, but weakness in its theme park segment in Japan will hurt the bottom line. "Universal Japan was impacted by significant weather challenges in 3Q such that we are reducing both our FY18 and FY19 EBITDA forecasts by ~$150mn each year to reflect conservatism in the Parks segment," Kvaal wrote.
The major driver of Verizon’s (VZ) wireline segment is its Fios service. Verizon’s Fios is a fiber-optic network service that provides users with video, Internet, and voice services. Wall Street analysts expect Verizon to see a net loss of Fios video customers in the third quarter, as the company has continued to face stiff competition from over-the-top (or OTT) video streaming players.
Details about a massive white globe on the lobby's second floor known as the Universal Sphere are still scarce, however.
Xfinity Mobile today announced it will offer iPhone XR, bringing the latest iPhone innovations to more people. Customers will be able to pre-order iPhone XR beginning October 19 at www.xfinitymobile.com and Xfinity Stores, and it will be available in all colors and data configurations online or in stores starting October 26. Through January 6, 2019, customers get $200 back when they purchase a new iPhone, activate a new line, and port their number to Xfinity Mobile.
FF Miners and REBL HQ are producing films and animation in Orlando despite the move of other businesses to more incentive-rich neighboring states like Georgia.
All of the TV networks — CBS, ESPN, Fox, NBC, Turner Sports — lined up when the PGA of America started negotiations for the PGA Championship two years ago. “They kicked the tires,” said PGA of America CEO Seth Waugh of digital and tech companies Amazon, Facebook, Twitter and others.
The company has partnered with Red Pocket Mobile to sell wireless plans to people buying secondhand phones from the eBay marketplace. The eBay marketplace is a popular spot among consumers to browse for used phone deals. In the US, for example, a mobile phone is sold on eBay every four seconds.
Tastemade Inc. has added $35 million to its budget for its food, travel and lifestyle videos. Goldman Sachs Growth Equity (GS Growth), the dedicated growth investing team within the Goldman Sachs (NYSE: GS) Merchant Banking Division, led the round, which added new investors Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) and Cool Japan Fund. Existing investors such as Redpoint Ventures, Raine Ventures, Comcast Ventures (NASDAQ: CMCSA) and Liberty Media also participated.
On October 15, Walt Disney (DIS) announced that it had offered concessions to the European Commission on October 12 to help resolve the European Union’s (EZU) antitrust concerns and accelerate the approval process of its $71.3 billion acquisition deal with 21st Century Fox (FOXA), according to Reuters. Disney initially made a bid of $52.4 billion to buy Fox’s media and entertainment assets in December 2017, but US cable company Comcast (CMCSA) intervened with its $65 billion offer to purchase these assets from Fox. The fight over the Fox assets came to an end in July after Comcast decided to withdraw from the bidding war for Fox assets and focus on buying a 61% stake in London-based Sky.
During the last few quarters, AT&T (T) has been experiencing subscriber losses in the traditional US pay-TV market. Wall Street analysts foresee a net loss of 270,000 traditional US pay-TV customers for AT&T in the third quarter, as the telecom company has faced intense competition from video streaming players.
After a poor showing for its second-quarter earnings report, Netflix stock suffered a sharp decline in the markets. NFLX stock was no exception, losing nearly 8% on that day. For context, following the Q2 Netflix earnings report, NFLX stock dropped a little over 5%.
Germany's antitrust regulator said on Tuesday it was investigating whether Sky Deutschland's streaming deal with DAZN to air Champions League soccer matches was in accordance with competition law. Sky Deutschland is owned by Sky Plc (SKYB.L), which has just been taken over by Comcast (CMCSA.O) in a $40 billion deal. DAZN, part of tycoon Len Blavatnik's Perform Group, is positioning itself as the 'Netflix of sport'.
A new non-profit has the potential to disrupt TV networks’ revenue streams by providing customers with the same free broadcast TV available via rabbit ears antennas, but delivered online. Yahoo Finance's Seana Smith, Adam Shapiro and Ethan Wolff-Mann talks to Chairman of Locast.org, David Goodfriend.


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After weeks of speculation and leaks, Epic Games finally gave fans a first glimpse at what the next season of the battle royale will look like.
With Fortnite Chapter 3 Season 4 just mere days away, Epic Games finally revealed that Paradise will be the title of it, alongside a few mysterious live-action teasers posted on social media.
As previously leaked images suggested, it seems a rare substance will start invading the Fortnite island, possibly as an aftermath of all the Reality Trees that have been blooming over the past few months. Reliable insiders such as Shiina and HYPEX have shared live-action TikTok videos meant to promote the upcoming Paradise season teasing that "chrome will consume all."
First look at a somewhat unusual official Season 4 teaser video— Shiina (@ShiinaBR) September 9, 2022
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There are a couple more, all presenting regular everyday situations like someone having cereal or a TV presenter showcasing a product, only to be infested by this new substance that reminds us of that liquid substance the iconic T-1000 from Terminator 2 was made off.
As we've mentioned, the leaked image you can see down below seems to line up perfectly with the theme of the season, giving validity to other potential leaks from what we can expect from the season.
In terms of content, we knew that it wasn't going to be a Marvel-inspired one, but we'll still get some cosmetics, including a highly anticipated Spider-Gwen outfit that will allegedly be a part of the Chapter 3 Season 4 Battle Pass.
Of course, expect plenty of shakeups to different landmarks, Points of Interest, the entire weapon loot pool, and more. If you're a Fortnite lore-head, the story also could see the return of old characters, such as Paradigm, with rumors suggesting Hollywood A-lister Brie Larson will voice her for the upcoming season.
It's an exciting time to be a Fortnite fan and you can be sure we'll keep you posted on all things related to the battle royale right here!
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Nintendo recently filed a patent for a software emulator which could open up the door to run the platform’s games on phones and other devices.
As exciting as this news might sound, just because Nintendo has filed the patent doesn’t necessarily mean that a legitimate emulator will actually come to fruition. This could solely be a way to secure the option for the future and to serve as an update to one of their previous patents.
Nintendo isn’t one to want to jump on the mobile bandwagon just yet. The company has expressed multiple times that it has no intention of porting its games over to iOS or Android, using the successful sales they’ve had with Super Smash Bros. for the 3DS as proof that dedicated handheld gaming is here for the long haul.
If you ultimately can’t wait for Nintendo to realize how many millions if not billions of dollars they could make if they would just bring Super Mario Bros. or Donkey Kong Country to the App Store, feel free to try your luck with any of the various emulators that already exist through jailbreaks and other shady methods.


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The Peabody Essex Museum’s $125 million expansion will open to the public in September. The addition, designed by Ennead Architects and clocking in at 40,000 square feet, includes a new 15,000-square-foot gallery space, atrium, and garden. The eighth expansion in the Salem museum’s history, it will bring PEM’s footprint up to more than 100,000 square feet and make it one of the largest art museums in North America.
The light-filled new wing will house a display of PEM’s maritime arts collection, which places Salem’s local maritime history in conversation with a Maori paddle from the Cook Islands and a 19th-century Micronesian stick chart. Manolo Blahnik boots, colonial American dresses, and a hat made from peacock feathers will figure in a new fashion & design exhibit. And an exhibit about Asian export arts explores how commercial goods — made from porcelain, silver, and ivory — became vehicles for cross-cultural creative expression between East and West.
Curators have also moved works to new homes. In the atrium, where the original structure of the East India Marine Hall and the new wing meet, a rare, native Hawaiian statue of the god Ku will be displayed prominently, facing west, toward Hawaii.
Outside, in the 5,000-square-foot public garden designed by Nelson Byrd Woltz Landscape Architects, two man-made streams will snake through the greenery.
Visitors will be able to wander through the new grounds at a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Sept. 28, complete with live music and free admission. PEM members will get a sneak peek of the renovated space on Sept. 26 and 27.
PEM executive director and CEO Brian Kennedy, who assumes his new role Monday, will attend the September opening events.