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Website owners who have seen some fluctuations in their rankings in recent days should see them settle, as Google has announced that its November core update is now complete.
The update lasted its usual timeframe of about a fortnight, having begun on November 17 and finished yesterday, according to a tweet from Google Search Central.
The November 2021 Core Update rollout is now complete.
— Google Search Central (@googlesearchc) November 30, 2021
Core updates are the names given to the major and significant changes Google makes to its algorithms. The search engine is constantly tweaking the way it performs, but it tends to be only after core updates that noticeable changes to rankings are detected. Patterns in previous years have suggested they take place about once every three months, but with this summer seeing a glut of Google algorithm updates, the November 2021 Core Update was the first since July.
The timing of it still took many analysts by surprise though, with it coinciding with the run-up to the US holiday Thanksgiving, continuing through the holiday itself and into the Black Friday weekend. Barry Schwartz, the founder of Search Engine Roundtable, blogged that he expected Google to wait until December or later before performing any core updates.
Schwartz also writes for Search Engine Land, where he describes some “tremors” over the course of the rollout, most notably on the days around Thanksgiving (November 25th), as well as some movement yesterday, but he expects this to be the last of the volatility.
Google’s core updates are no longer announced in advance, and nor is any specific information given about what the updates have entailed. Since August 2019, Google has directed webmasters to the same blog post on what to do if you find your site has taken a hit in the rankings. These include making sure your content is original, insightful and meets Google’s E-A-T (Expertise, Authoritativeness and Trustworthiness) quality indicator.
With Google’s core updates now being more sporadic and less specific, the best way to deal with them is to take a proactive approach rather than wait to be affected by them. For high-quality and engaging content, speak to the Engage Web team.


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For decades the solar industry costs of hard goods have been dropping. In fact during the last two decades solar panels dropped on average by 90 percent. The manufacturing processes have been streamlined. We are enjoying implementation of economy of scales and the advances that made the installation process more affordable than ever. We can revel in our solar costs drop even as innovations increase.
According to Xiaojing Sun, global solar research leader at Wood Mackenzie Ltd. “…New technologies will create further cost-of-electricity reductions.”
Solar Panels are Improving
Currently, there is a drive for more effective solar panels and shingles, emphasizing the importance of more cost reductions to move further away from fossil fuels. Additional savings could be the motivation to pair more clean energy sources with fairly expensive new storage technology. The expensive storage technology is critical to carbonless power production to answer 24 hour demand.
What is causing more excitement than ever is that higher powered systems are here. Solar panels used to produce a maximum of about 400 watts of electricity. In 2020, companies began offering 500 watt panels and a new 700 watt model was introduced in June 2021. As more powerful and super-efficient panels are rolled out, costs will be reduced throughout the solar power chain, boosting growth throughout the country.
Some of the changes are improvements to existing technology that results in significant improvement to the effectiveness of solar panels. One such change involves the mineral Perovskite. Perovskite can be layered on top of existing solar panels to boost efficiency, or integrated with glass to make building windows that can also generate power. This could take solar power to new levels.
Previously, costs and technical issued were obstacles to commercial production. Today, some of those challenges have been hammered out and Wuxi UtmoLight Technology Co. has released intention that it plans to begin a pilot line as early as October 2021. Mass production is expected to begin in 2023.
In 2019, bi facial panels began to gain popularity. Traditional polysilicon panels get their power from the side exposed to the sun, though reflective light can also be used. The opaque backing material is being replaced with specialist glass. Part of their popularity could be related to a temporary exemption from tariffs, but interest in dual sided solar technology is pushing the development into more solar power systems than ever.
Solar wafers were 156 square millimeter of polysilicon a decade ago. Today, manufacturers are producing polysilicon wagers 182 and 210 square millimeters, claiming nearly 20% of the market share. These larger wafers are wired into cells with new, higher capacity that those in the last decade. Newly redesigned structures extend electron movement phase, increased the amount of power they generate. All of this means panels are increasing in capacity and efficiency.
Renewable Solar Resources is continuously looking into better and better products to offer their clients, while using recognized brands with improved innovations. When you look at solar conversion, Renewable Solar Resources offers free energy audits. Once you know simple changes to make that saves electricity, your property is evaluated for optimal location of solar panels. This may or may not be on sections of your roof. The entire solar conversion process is mapped out for you, with permits and grid paperwork being handled by Renewable Solar Resources. You can be on your way to cleaner, reliable energy prepaid at a locked in rate for the next two and a half decades. Join the ranks of Solar power customers enjoying increased efficiency as solar costs drop.

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An international research team from universities including Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden, the University of Padua and the University of Udine in Italy, and the University of Vienna, Austria, has developed a new theoretical model to better assess the risks of spreading viruses such as Covid-19 – with and without a face mask.
Scientists at the Berlin Institute of Health at Charité (BIH) have teamed up with a company called Cellbricks to develop a 3D printer that can produce a biological wound closure. This could be a good alternative to autologous skin grafting, and not just for burn victims on Earth: Astronauts could also be treated individually far away from any hospital.
A team of students from Kaunas University of Technology (KTU) and start-up Assero have introduced an innovative see-through mask. The mask prototype won international recognition, as it took second place in the Silicon Valley Innovation Competition in the Best Overall Innovation category.
As part of the "MobDi – Mobile Disinfection" project, twelve Fraunhofer institutes were tasked with developing new key technologies for mobile cleaning and disinfection processes. The latest result of this research project is the disinfection robot "DeKonBot 2" from Fraunhofer IPA.


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Yolancris‘s brides dress up in Barcelona with La Fura dels Baus for Barcelona Bridal Week. The bridal fashion company will move its parade this year to Maria Cristina avenue with Hands & Arts, a show directed by the director Pep Gatell.
The show will cut the entire avenue with a runway of forty meters long and with the MNAC as background. On one side of the runway there will be artisans of different specialties and, on the other, students of design degrees and modules. In the center, the furan Pep Gatell will direct a show that pretends to represent the past and future of the sector.
The dance company La Veronal will also participate in the parade and, among the artisans, there will be representatives of the French lacemaker Solstiss, the spinning company Fabra i Coats or the Vermont embroiderer. Hands & Arts will take place on the Avenida Maria Cristina (Maria Cristina avenue) in Barcelona, at 8:30 pm on Thursday, April 26, and will be open to the audience.


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Florida Stone Fruit Field Day and Meatpacking Bosses Testify in Congress
**Tomorrow’s Stone Fruit Field Day will address a variety of topics and concerns Florida peach growers face, including production issues such as disease and pest management and training and pruning trees.
The highlight of the field day will be information on new peach cultivars released by the UF/IFAS stone fruit breeding program in the past year, the UFSol and UFRuby.
Current and interested peach growers and all those interested in stone fruit are invited.
**The prices for eggs intended for processing are soaring to record highs because of the avian influenza outbreak, according to Bloomberg.
The rapid bird flu spread could make this one of the biggest outbreaks in history.
Twenty million birds have been culled from the nation’s flocks, which is hitting the breaker egg market hard.
The high price is driving production costs higher for food makers, which will push inflation higher.
**The CEOs of Cargill, Tyson Foods, JBS, and National Beef Packing have agreed to testify before Congress.
Reuters says the four meatpacker bosses will discuss cattle markets and price increases for consumers.
House Ag Committee Chair David Scott says it’s important to find out why prices have dropped for ranchers and risen for consumers.
The concern is a small group of meatpackers can dictate beef, pork, and poultry prices, which add to inflation pressures.


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Tata Consultancy Services (BSE: 532540, NSE: TCS), a leading global IT services, consulting and business solutions organization, has been awarded the “Best Supplier – IT Services” for the Year 2015 – 2016 by Infineon Technologies AG, a world leader in semiconductor solutions. The accolade was made in recognition of outstanding service delivery in supply chain and custom software development.
As a major DAX-listed technology business, Infineon was looking for a partner to support its continued growth and digital transformation. With a range of dynamic needs, the company was particularly impressed by TCS’ flexible and agile delivery model which has enabled the company to make major strides in improving operational performance while maintaining high standards of quality and customer satisfaction.
“We are pleased to award TCS for its outstanding performance in the last business year,” said Robert Leindl, CIO at Infineon. “TCS’ service delivery and customer orientation has been highly valued by Infineon across a number of service and software projects and we look forward to intensifying our relationship” further added Volker Buttermann, Head of Purchasing Central Services.
Mr. V. Rajanna, Vice President and Global Head of the Technology Business Unit at TCS, commented: “We highly value our partnership with Infineon. In a fast-paced digital economy, there are a wide range of opportunities for companies like Infineon operating in the technology and engineering sector. This award is a demonstration of our customer centricity and strong alignment with Infineon’s business needs. We’ve been delighted to support the company as it continues to grow by enhancing its business critical operations through digital innovation.”
The award reflects the ongoing partnership between TCS and Infineon, which have been working together since 2008. TCS has been operating in Germany and Austria since 1991, servicing more than 80 customers, including 14 DAX-30 companies.
Infineon Technologies AG is a world leader in semiconductor solutions that make life easier, safer and greener. Microelectronics from Infineon is the key to a better future. In the 2016 fiscal year (ending September 30), the company reported sales of about Euro 6.5 billion with more than 36,000 employees worldwide. Infineon is listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange (ticker symbol: IFX) and in the USA on the over-the-counter market OTCQX International Premier (ticker symbol: IFNNY).


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There is nothing worse than discovering your favorite Walt Disney World Resort attraction is going to be down for refurbishment while you are visiting. We are here to give you weekly updates about what is currently closed and what attractions will be going down in the future.
A LOT of new refurbishments have been added to the list this week! The very lengthy resort monorail refurbishment has now been extended through April. This refurbishment has been extended several times since it began in March of last year. Currently in the Magic Kingdom, Buzz Lightyear’s Ranger Spin and the Magic Carpets of Aladdin are closed. It was announced this week that everyone’s favorite, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, will be closing April 4, 2016 and will remain closed through July for refurbishment.
Disney’s Animal Kingdom has several refurbishments ongoing this week which include Kali River Rapids, Flights of Wonder, and the Warung Outpost. Pizza Planet remains closed for its lengthy refurbishment in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. A substantial list of permanent closures for Hollywood Studios was announced this week which include Honey, I Shrunk the Kids Movie Set Adventure and Lights, Motors, Action! Extreme Stunt Show. These and eight (8) other locations will permanently close on April 3, 2016 (see the complete list below). The refurbishment of Soarin and the re-imagination of the Maelstrom continue in Epcot this week. Frozen Ever After is still on schedule to open on April 30, 2016. Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon remains closed this week for its annual refurbishment.
Several ongoing resort refurbishments continue this week at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge Villas, Disney’s Art of Animation Resort, Disney’s Boardwalk Inn, Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort, Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, Walt Disney World Dolphin Hotel, Disney’s Wilderness Lodge, and Buena Vista Palace. Upcoming refurbishments scheduled for the Walt Disney World Resort include:
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*The Walt Disney World® Resort Monorail System will undergo refurbishment that will impact the express monorail beam, which runs between the Ticket & Transportation Center and the Magic Kingdom. Express beam shutdowns will occur between the hours of 11:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. The Resort beam will continue to run during downtimes. Guests arriving at the Ticket & Transportation Center during downtimes will be directed to the ferry boats.
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Mike Lazaridis, the founder and co-CEO of Research in Motion announced on Thursday that the BlackBerry service has been fully restored.
“All of the services are back up globally,” he said.
The announcement was made during a conference call on Thursday and came just hours after a downbeat video message – itself a rare appearance from Mike Lazaridis – appeared to say the exact opposite.
“I’d like to give you an estimated time of full recovery around the world, but I cannot do this with certainty at this time,” Mike Lazaridis said.
“For those of you affected I know this is very frustrating. We’re doing everything in our power to restore regular service levels and we’re working tirelessly to restore your trust in us.”
“I apologize for the outages this week. We’ve let many of you down.”
Mike Lazaridis went on to say that service levels had been restored in many territories. His comments were mirrored by users around the world, as many reported today that emails were now working, and that BlackBerry Messenger was back online.
It was reported that users are now demanding compensation for three days cut off from BlackBerry services.
But, Research in Motion (RIM) – the company behind BlackBerry- has made no comment as to whether it might offer compensation to users.
RIM has faced widespread criticism for its handling of the crisis, in particular its infrequent communications with customers.
BlackBerry shares are still down on today’s trading.
RIM’s revenues have been in rapid decline from their $5.6 billion peak since February, when its shares were worth $70 a piece. They are now trading at just under $25. The company has lost nearly two thirds of its value in eight months.
Profits collapsed over the summer as RIM failed to produce new models, saw its tablet computer flop and generally lost out to the iPhone and Android mobiles.
Apologizing for interruptions and delays, RIM’s chief information officer Robin Bienfait said on the company’s website:
“You’ve depended on us for reliable, real-time communications, and right now we’re letting you down.
“We believe we understand why this happened and we are working to restore normal service levels in all markets as quickly as we can.”
In a later posting, RIM insisted there was “a significant increase in service levels” in Europe, the Middle East, India and Africa, and that service was “progressing well” in the US, Canada and Latin America, despite some continued delays.
It remains unclear how many of the 70 million BlackBerry subscribers have been affected by the outage, but many have vented their frustrations on Twitter.
BlackBerry outage started at around 11:00 a.m. on Monday.


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New Delhi [India], Sep 27 (ANI): Global technology platform and digital payments leader, PayPal, and Shopify, cloud-based, multi-channel commerce platform on Thursday announced expansion of their partnership in India.
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New Delhi [India], Aug 9 (ANI): PayPal, a global technology platform and digital payments leader, has announced its strategic partnership with and HDFC Bank to offer safer, faster and convenient payment experiences for the bank's card holders.
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New Delhi [India], Feb 26 (ANI): Premier cashback site CashKaro on Monday announced its venturing into the Singapore market with ZoBucks, to offer customers unique benefits.
New Delhi [India], Feb. 15 (ANI) : PayPal on Thursday announced its partnership with tech major Microsoft to enhance its customer services in the ever-increasing digital workplace.
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New Delhi [India], Jan 31 (ANI): As the D-Day for the presentation of this year's Union Budget inches closer, the e-commerce industry eagerly awaits a much-needed impetus to digitization and incentivising digital payments.
Davos [Switzerland], Jan 24 (ANI): Andhra Pradesh Information Technology (IT) Minister Nara Lokesh met with Paypal vice-president Richard Nash during his visit to Davos on Tuesday.
Davos [Switzerland], Jan 23 (ANI): Andhra Pradesh Information and Technology (IT) Minister Nara Lokesh on Tuesday participated in the "Industrial Corridors in India" business session along with global CEOs held by Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) here i
New Delhi [India], Jan 9 (ANI): Describing freelancing as a significant growth segment for PayPal's India operations, Director Growth PayPal India, Narsi Subramanian on Tuesday said that India has the largest freelancer market in the world, and it is highly poised for growth.
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New Delhi [India], November 8 (ANI): Global technology platform PayPal Holdings Inc. on Wednesday announced the launch of its domestic operations in India, thus helping Indian consumers to use PayPal to shop online at some of India's most popular businesses.
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New Delhi [India], Sep 21 (ANI): Leading payments platform PayPal on Thursday announced 50 percent reduction in the Foreign Inward Remittance Certificate (FIRC)/ Advice fee from Rs. 200 to Rs. 100 per transaction, for up to 20 transactions.


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Playdale Playgrounds Appoints New Managing DirectorMonday, 1st June 2015 11:22 am
We’re delighted to announce the appointment of our new Managing Director – Barry Leahey.
Barry has more than 11 years’ experience in the playground industry, initially as our Sales Director with more recent responsibility for the company’s drive into the export market. Barry has been successful in securing 24 global distributors for our playground equipment.
In his new role he will be responsible for running the company and driving new business growth both in the UK and in key global markets around the world.
Barry said: “I am thrilled to be the new Managing Director of Playdale Playgrounds. This is a fantastic company with a great history and a very bright future. I am confident that with the business plan we have in place and the staff that I have at the company, we can continue to push forward and take the business to the next level.”
In his new role as Managing Director, Barry will strive for continuous improvement in both our organisational and operational excellence.
John Croasdale, the former Managing Director, will continue to oversee the business as our Chairman. He said: “Barry is a remarkably talented and driven young man, with a wealth of experience in our industry and in our business. We have ambitious plans at Playdale and I am very much looking forward to helping Barry take our business on to its next level of successful growth.”


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South Korean Food Companies Target 4 Trillion Worth Halal Market
South Korean food companies are paying attention to the halal market. Halal means “allowed things” in Arabic, and refers to food that it conforms to the Islamic law.
Only food products without alcohol content and made from meat such as cows, sheep, and goats can obtain halal certification. Without halal certification, it is impossible to export food to Islamic countries.
After the COVID-19 pandemic, halal food has become popular as a hygienic food even in the non-Muslim regions. Domestic food companies are actively expanding their global business by entering the halal market, which has high growth potential.
According to KOTRA on the 21st, the global halal market, including food, beverage, fashion, drugs, and cosmetics, is estimated to be USD 4.5 trillion as of 2020. Among them, the halal food market grew to 1.9 trillion won last year.
The halal market accounts for 26 per cent of the global food market and is growing by 10-15 per cent every year. Considering that the average annual growth rate of other food markets is 1-2 per cent, the halal food market is rapidly growing.
Korean food companies are also targeting the halal market.
CJ CheilJedang has continued to expand its halal food business since it obtained the halal certification for its 30 food products, including instant rice, seaweed, and kimchi, from Malaysia’s JAKIM in 2011.
It has also obtained the halal certification from Indonesia’s MUI and the Korea Muslim Foundation (KMF) over the past 10 years and is supplying halal products to 110 countries, including Malaysia, Indonesia, the Middle East, Thailand, and Singapore.
CJ Cheiljedang’s Kizuna plant in Vietnam, which was completed in February, is the production base to target the halal market. It produces instant rice, kimchi, and Korean-style sauce products at Halal-only production lines. Halal foods produced at the factory are exported to neighboring countries.
Daesang Food has obtained the halal certification for about 50 products since it begin exporting halal foods in February 2011. It is also actively localizing halal food products, such as launching the Mamasuka brand in Indonesia, its major market.
In the Middle East market, which has a 400 million population, it is supplying more various products, including Chung Jung Won and Jonggajip. It sells halal-certified kimchi, soy sauce, seasoned seaweed, and rice cakes in the Middle East.
SPC Group has set up a joint venture with Berjaya Food Group, the No.1 Malaysian food company, and is also pushing to build a halal-certified baking factory in Johor Bahru.
It will invest 40 billion won to build the Johor Bahru plant on a 12,900m^2 construction site. It aims to complete by June 2023. It is expected to be a production base to export more than 100 items such as bread, cakes, and sauces to Southeast Asia and the Middle East.
SPC Group will target the Southeast Asian Halal market based on Malaysia.
In addition, Samyang Food, Lotte Food, Shinsegae Food, Jeju Samdasoo, and hy are also actively pushing to enter the halal market by obtain halal certification. An industry source said, “Demand for halal-certificated foods is increasing in non-Muslim areas as well as Muslim areas. The food companies’ entry to the halal market is expected to be more active.” (ANI/Global Economic)


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Scania, leading provider of transport solutions, has announced the launch of its new and complete truck range in the UAE
Scania?s new truck generation is extending its offering, and can now, with its unique modular system, supply more performance steps, connectivity, and a comprehensive palette of productivity-enhancing services as well as customised transportation solutions.
With the complete new truck range, Scania is setting a new standard for what is premium in the transport industry. The result of ten years of development work and investments of around US$2.84bn, the new truck generation builds on the values, strategies and innovations.
Loaded with enhancements, the new truck range further improves Scania?s already strong fuel performance due to factors such as improved powertrains and better aerodynamics. Another notable feature is the availability and offering of 24 different cab models. With driver?s safety at the forefront of Scania?s goals, the new truck range also provides the world?s first rollover side curtain airbag.
Speaking on the launch of the new range in the UAE, ?zcan Barmoro, managing director of Scania Middle East, said, ?Scania?s new truck generation aims to drive the evolution of the transportation industry in line with the ambitions of the UAE National Agenda 2021. Inspired by our core value of putting the customers first, global trends and challenges, this generation of trucks is designed to better meet the needs of our customers and the world we live in. It has efficiency in both fuel economy and performance incorporated into a design inspired by the Scania heritage. Our new truck range will contribute to the ambitions of the UAE to become a sustainable nation, powered by smart technology solutions.?
Thani Al Shirawi, CEO of Al Shirawi, distributor for Scania in Dubai and the Northern Emirates, added, ?Scania?s trucks are popular in Dubai and the Northern Emirates due to their robustness and reliability, as well as the sales and aftersales service support, extended 24x7 by Al Shirawi's highly competent factory-trained team. It enables customers to experience the value of the advanced design and quality which is built ?for the only business that matters, Yours?. With the arrival of the new truck generation, Scania offers tailor-made, better solutions than ever before which is a result of a deeper understanding of our customers? businesses. We welcome the new range of Scania trucks and are anticipating a strongly positive response from our customers.?
Scania has been at the forefront of the region?s transport sector for more than four decades providing outstanding fuel efficient and optimised vehicles, fully customised and adapted to the requirements and operating conditions of the Middle East.


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Walgreen announced plans on Thursday to buy the online pharmacy drugstore.com, in a deal valued at $409 million.
Investors in the company will receive $3.80 in cash for every share they own, which is about 113 percent above the closing price of drugstore.com on Wednesday.
The move will help Walgreen expand its online reach. In addition to Walgreens.com, the drugstore chain introduced an app for the iPhone last year and a mobile Web site, services that include sending a text message to consumers when prescriptions are ready.
Drugstore.com reported revenue of $456 million last year, so Walgreen is paying less than a year’s sales for it. Walgreen will finance the deal with existing cash on hand.
“Our acquisition of Drugstore.com today significantly accelerates our online strategy to leverage the best community store network in America by becoming the most convenient choice for health and daily living needs whether customers shop online or in our stores,” Walgreen’s chief executive, Greg Wasson, said in a statement.
The deal, which was unanimously approved by drugstore.com’s board, is set to close by June 2011. Walgreen expects the deal to dilute its earnings per share by about 3 cents a share from the fourth quarter this year through fiscal year 2012, and then by 1 to 2 cents a share in fiscal year 2013.
Shares of drugstore.com surged on Thursday.
Based in Bellevue, Wash., the company has about 1,000 employees.
Earlier this month, Walgreen sold its pharmacy benefit management subsidiary to Catalyst Health Solutions for $525 million in cash.
Walgreen was advised by Credit Suisse and the law firms Sidley Austin and Weil Gotshal & Manges. Drugstore.com was advised by Allen & Company, Sonenshine Partners and the law firm Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati.
Sony is considering a proposal from the American hedge fund Third Point to spin off part of its entertainment business but emphasized the discussions were preliminary.
The International Monetary Fund said that recent economic data were “encouraging” but did not point to a sustainable recovery in the near term.
Two of Britain’s largest banks, Royal Bank of Scotland and the Lloyds Banking Group, outlined plans on Wednesday to increase their capital reserves.
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America’s Hometown Pizza Place partners with leading supplier of convenient store equipment
Dallas, TX (RestaurantNews.com) Pizza Inn Express is excited to announce its partnership with Fortier, Inc., the nation’s leading supplier of store equipment to the convenience store and food service industries.
This new relationship gives Pizza Inn high level access to the convenience and travel industry. Fortier’s strategic sales staff will allow the program to have a notable presence in markets that it currently would not be able to access with its in-house sales team.
“We are thrilled to be partnering with a best-in-class company whose mission and values align perfectly with Pizza Inn,” said President of RAVE Restaurant Group Bob Bafundo. “As we grow, we will continue to find new ways to stay top of mind and a partnership with Fortier fits our strategy to utilize dynamic partnerships across segments.”
The PIE program’s unique and highly innovative offering will give Fortier an exclusive food option that elevates its services among other distribution groups. Licensees who work with Fortier will have access to best-in-class equipment and convenience store design and will now have a one-stop food service solution. Prepared food is vital to the overall health of a convenience store, accounting for over 28 percent of gross revenue.
“Fortier is extremely excited about this newly formed relationship with RAVE Restaurant Group on their PIE program,” said Fortier President Dave Ward. “RAVE has long been a leader in the QSR category with its well-established brand, Pizza Inn, that is known for its consistent quality of both food and service. We at Fortier, Inc. are proud to be the partner helping RAVE grow within the convenience store vertical.”
PIE began working with Fortier in January and completed its first deal in Lafayette, Louisiana. There are several more locations in the pipeline.
For more information, visit pizzainn.com.
About Pizza Inn
Founded in 1958, Pizza Inn is an international pizza chain featuring traditional and specialty pizzas, as well as freshly made pastas, sandwiches and desserts. Pizza Inn was recently inducted into the Pizza Hall of Fame by PMQ Magazine. Pizza Inn is a subsidiary of RAVE Restaurant Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: RAVE) based in Dallas. RAVE owns, franchises and supplies almost 300 Pizza Inn and Pie Five restaurants operating domestically and internationally. For more information, please visit pizzainn.com.


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The National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) is promising to push the boundaries of virtual events through a new partnership with Sequin AR, an augmented reality content creator. NKBA and Sequin will produce multiple events for KBIS Virtual 2021, the kitchen and bath industry’s annual trade show, which is owned by the NKBA.
“KBIS is the premier trade platform for our industry every year. In person or virtually, our job is to make it remarkable,” says Bill Darcy, CEO of NKBA. “This new partnership is an opportunity for us to create an unparalleled event for our exhibitors and attendees. Working with the team at Sequin AR, we can produce events like our Design + Industry Awards that are inclusive, interactive — and most of all, entertaining. We want our attendees to feel like they have a front row seat to our version of the Oscars.”
Founded by Robert DeFranco, Sequin AR first garnered global attention in 2019 for bringing five of Madonna’s virtual personas to life on stage as part of her performance at the Billboard Music Awards. The performance went viral and earned Sequin AR multiple awards. DeFranco has also worked with Epic Games, the company behind the successful Fortnite video game, and received an Emmy nomination for the augmented reality work Sequin AR did for this year’s Super Bowl.
Registration for KBIS Virtual 2021, taking pace from Feb. 9-12, 2021, is now open. Attendance is free for all NKBA members, while non-members pay $50.


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It is been a undesirable thirty day period for resort chain Marriott Worldwide. Last 7 days, it furloughed tens of 1000’s of personnel as vacation plummeted in the wake of the covid-19 pandemic, and its inventory price has plummeted in excess of 50 p.c from the start of the 12 months. On Tuesday, it also disclosed that it was hacked, yet again, with the documents of up to 5.2 million company exposed.
That is the third prosperous cyber assault in opposition to Marriott in the very last 18 months, in accordance to the Wall Road Journal. This one particular is a great deal smaller sized than the 2018 breach which exposed over 500 million client documents and uncovered the resort chain to significant legal liability and a $124 million GDPR great, and it appears to involve significantly less delicate facts. But it is substantially greater than breach disclosed in Oct 2019 of 1,552 employees’ names, addresses, and Social Safety figures.
The attackers may well have stolen up to 5.2 million records of participants in its Marriott Bonvoy loyalty plan, Marriott mentioned in a push launch, with the uncovered information such as contact and address aspects, loyalty method data, and private information and facts like employer, gender, and birthday. The chain believes the attack began in January 2020, though it didn’t recognize it right up until the conclusion of February.
The hotel chain wrote in the release there was no evidence that the attackers were able to access any payment information, like credit card numbers and PINs. It said the same of customer passwords, passports, and IDs. However, breaches such as this can help cybercriminals pull off more sophisticated phishing scams that aim to trick exposed users into handing over banking credentials.
Marriott spokesman Brendan McManus told the Journal that whoever was behind the attack used login credentials for two employees of a franchised hotel in Russia. He declined to comment on whether those staffers are suspect, telling the paper “Our investigation is ongoing, and it is too premature to comment on that.”
“Most breaches could simply be prevented with multifactor authentication,” David Kennedy, CEO of cybersecurity firm TrustedSec, told Wired. “For any type of elevated access, organizations should be leveraging enhanced security controls. Multifactor authentication should be applied for everyone. And for elevated accounts that have high levels of access, the scrutiny on security should be even more extensive.”
Rusty Carter, president of security firm Arxan Technologies, told Wired that “There are outstanding questions about the security of Marriott’s APIs and how hotels are allowed to access them.”
Marriott said it has emailed users involved in the breach from the email@example.com address, will prompt them to set up two-factor authentication on loyalty accounts, and will additionally extend one year of identity monitoring services to those affected. According to the Journal, the UK Information Commissioner’s office—which issued the $124 million fine over the last breach—said it was in contact with the company.
“But when you get into multiple breaches, then you’re automatically going to be dealing with intense scrutiny from the regulators,” former Florida consumer protection official and Gardner Brewer Martinez-Monfort PA parter Richard Lawson told the Journal. “The idea being, of course, that this company was on notice, this company had this issue before, and had a visit from us before. And here we are again.”


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Microsoft Pocketable Surface Device
Microsoft Surface devices are some of the cutting-edge products that the company offers. Although, the Surface line-up is very compact and light weight, it is not pocketable nonetheless.
If rumours are to be believed, Microsoft has been working on a project codenamed Andromeda for last two years. The mentioned project is designed around a pocketable Surface device that will come with dual-display.
The pocketable device from Microsoft has leaked in past and appeared in reports and patent references.
The pocketable Surface device from Microsoft will reportedly feature a wraparound display that becomes a single piece screen as soon as the hinge is opened.
Also, rumours suggest that Microsoft is also experimenting input through a stylus. Moreover, the company is said to be experimenting with ARM chipsets for the prototypes of purported Surface device.
Further, it is suggest that Microsoft may launch Andromeda device in 2018.
A lot of People Want a Windows Phone
Microsoft’s, long-awaited, much-hyped Surface phone, finally shows signs of entry. Recent leaks say that the production of test units for the Surface phone has been started and Pegatron, the company which makes iPhone, and surface studio, is going to make the Surface smartphone, so it’s going to have some premium price tag.
The Microsoft’s surface phone rumors are surfacing the web for more than a year, and windows phone lovers were desperately waiting for its release. A lot of assumptions were made regarding the smartphone over the year.
Now new rumors about the surface phones claims, which the phone may include a Snapdragon 835 processor, 6 GB or 8 GB RAM, storage space up to 500 GB, but there’s no substantial evidence for such specs. Some sources claim, that there’s strong integration of Intel’s technologies within the smartphone, to support the Continuum feature.
Until now there’s not even a single word about the surface phone from Microsoft. However the existence of the surface phone was confirmed, since a domain, Surfacephone.com is now pointing to Microsoft’s website.
Windows Mobile Are Dying Can Surface Phone Review it
According to the above data published by IDC research, the Windows Phone share has dropped to just 0.4% of global shipments from 1.8% back in Q3 2015. While 1.8% was nothing much to speak about the 0.4% figure shows a complete annihilation by Android.
Apple also has lost to Android about 4% in the last Quarter with its share dipping from 15.4% to 11.7%. On the other hand, Android is a clear winner with 87.6% share in Q2 2016.
Can Windows Phone make a come back from this scenario, to me it doesn’t seem plausible for now?
There are a lot of things Microsoft will need beyond a great device. The Apps ecosystem and developer’s backing tops the list. Without a significant software experience and availability of new Apps, it is going to be an uphill task.
Windows Support for ARM-Based Processors
Recently Microsoft has announced the support for the ARM-based processors for the Full Windows 10 OS. Now processors like Mediatek or Snapdragon will be able to run the Full version of the Windows OS. Notably, current smartphones run on the Windows 10 mobile OS; it is not the full Windows 10 OS which you use on your PC and laptop.
Running Full OS can mean a better experience at least for tablets and how Microsoft can leverage it for smartphones is something we will get to understand in the coming months.
The “ultimate windows mobile device.”
Last week Microsoft’s CEO, Sathya Nadela, said, that the company intends to bring the “Ultimate windows mobile device” His statement sets expectations high about the windows phone. He also hinted that this Ultimate windows mobile device will carry something unique, and is getting rid of the Me-too strategy (citing other platforms)
Microsoft’s surface studio is already disturbing the market leaders in the PC segment, but we are not sure whether the surface phone will bring the same impact in phone segment.
Android and IOS are strong in the smartphone market. But the windows phone OS, on the other hand, is yet to find its marketplace and is still lagging in Apps and Game section, the platform is focused more on enterprise market rather than entertainment.
Developers are just showing a lukewarm response in windows platform, as they don’t have an opportunity to generate enough revenue as compared to Android and IOS.
Even when a new game or an App get released, windows phone users have to wait very long, or sometimes they don’t enter the windows phone platform.
Overall, the windows phone platform failed to cheer developers, users and OEM manufacturers as well.
The company’s past failures created negligence among tech enthusiasts, and the success rate of the surface phone was considered to be thin.
But we think that situation may transform completely.
Satya Nadela’s speech about “universal windows Apps.”
Last year Nadela talked about “universal windows Apps” in an interview, which means a single App can run in all Windows devices, whether it be your PC, Xbox or windows phone, a separate version is enough to power all those devices, bypassing the need to code Apps for each platform.
Nadela even admitted the lack of developer’s interest in writing Windows Apps, but he thinks developers will be ready to write “universal windows Apps.”
Nadela’s statement may become true, and developers may turn towards windows targeting the billions of desktop users, and even the windows phone platform get benefited from this move.
But we have to wait to find whether the universal windows app strategy, gives rise to an “Ultimate windows mobile device.”
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Online payments start-up Checkout.com has raised $150 million in funding at a $5.5 billion valuation — nearly three times what it was worth when it last raised cash.
Founded in 2012, the London-based company sells a software platform that makes it easier for businesses to process and take payments over the web. It competes with the likes of U.S. firm Stripe and Dutch processor Adyen.
Checkout.com mostly flew under the radar until 2019, when it tapped external investors for the first time to raise a $230 million Series A round. That deal —reportedly agreed over “handshakes” rather than term sheets — gave the firm the coveted…


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Fifty GHK Motors Sdn Bhd customers made it to the shortlist in the preliminary draw of the GHK Flexi Plan 2021 campaign, held from October 1 – December 31, 2020.
Mitsubishi General Manager (Sales) Au Thien Kiong, MG and Maxus Division Sales and Marketing Manager Wong Peng Hoon and guests drew the names of the finalists during the preliminary draw at the GHK Motors Showroom in Beribi Industries yesterday.
The guests included Baiduri Finance Berhad Managing Director Haji Haliluddin bin Dato Haji Talib and Senior Manager (Sales) Haji Muhammad Ali bin Haji Metusin; Bank Islam Brunei Darussalam (BIBD) At-Tamwil Berhad Managing Director Haji Mohd Said bin Haji Zania, BIBD At-Tamwil Acting Head of Marketing and Public Relations Asharul bin Norshari Kamaluddin, and Operations Head Azri bin Garif.
The GHK Flexi Plan 2021 with a 3.75 per cent finance rate promotion offered cash prizes worth BND15,000. Customers who purchased any model of Mitsubishi, Perodua, Maxus, MG, Jeep, Chrysler, Dodge and Alfa Romeo during the promotion were entered into the lucky draw.
Seventeen of the 50 will move on to the January 10 grand draw at GHK Motors Showroom in Beribi.
The grand prize winner will bag BND5,000, while the second prize winner will receive BND2,000 and third prize, BND1,000. Fourteen consolation winners will receive BND500 each.
The preliminary draw was held behind close doors in view of the restriction on mass gathering. Customers can view the draw online via GHK Motors’ Facebook Live streaming.


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Andrey Goltsblat of Goltsblat BLP -
Russia has just been through its worst drought for decades. As temperatures soared, more than 17 Russian regions declared a state of emergency and, not surprisingly, Prime Minister Vladimir Putin has taken firm action in the face of grain supply fears.
Wheat prices have risen more than 40% since June this year while the price of barley - used for feeding animals - has more than doubled.
Putin has come under criticism from many sides since he announced at the beginning of August that he has signed an order banning exports of major agricultural grain crops, including wheat and wheat-rye flour, from the August 15 to December 31. The World Bank wants countries such as Russia and the Ukraine to refrain from protectionist measures, lest they trigger a repeat of the 2007-2008 food crisis when countries from India to Argentina imposed trade restrictions. But Russia has, with its agreement "On the Procedure for Imposition and Application of Measures Affecting Foreign Trade in Goods within the Single Customs Territory in Respect of Third Countries," gone ahead with the export ban.
The problem is whether the Russian government can actually make this export ban work following the establishment of the Customs Union at the start of this year between Belarus, Kazakhstan and Russia. The Customs Union is considered a major step forward for economic integration between the three countries. It enables them to trade more easily with other countries, and it also means unrestricted circulation of most of the goods within the Customs Union. However, each of the countries has the right to apply some non-tariff regulation measures unilaterally.
Russia has, in effect, exercised its right, as a member state of the new Union, to impose a unilateral ban on exporting certain goods - in this case grain crops - in order either to prevent or reduce a marginal shortage of food products on the domestic market. But can it force Belarus and Kazakhstan to ban grain exports? Well, it did try.
All for one, and one...
After Putin announced the ban at the beginning of August, Russia notified its Customs Union partners officially about the decision and proposed that they take similar steps, banning exports of grains grown in Kazakhstan and Belarus. These proposals were considered within the framework of the Customs Union Commission (CUC), its supranational regulatory body, but the two countries did not support Russia's proposal of embargo on grain exports at the level of the Customs Union when they all met on August 17 for the 18th session of the Customs Union Commission in Moscow.
So if they aren't going along with a ban, what are Belarus and Kazakhstan doing about grain exports? The answer is two-fold. First, while Russia does not have the power to force its other Customs Union members to enforce a similar export ban of their own grain, Belarus and Kazakhstan customs authorities are required, by virtue of the Customs Union legislation, to prevent the export of any grain that originates in Russia to any other countries. So grain is not currently being exported from the Russian Federation and the Russian customs authorities are monitoring Russia's frontiers.
Second, the countries have made their own decisions about their grain crops. The Kazakhstan authorities declared their intention at the beginning of August not to ban exports of grain and have not changed their minds now that most of the harvest has been gathered in. Kazakhstan plans to export 8m tonnes of grain, 2m of which are destined for Russia. Russia's biggest region, the City of Moscow, is currently holding talks about purchasing from 100 to 300 tonnes of Kazakh grain.
As for Belarus, in the absence of a formal export ban the country has introduced strict administrative control over the sale of grain and a number of other agricultural crops. On August 16, the day before the CUC met, the Council of Ministers of the Republic of Belarus issued a resolution stipulating that grain and a number of other agricultural crops would be exported only with the permission of the Belarus Commission for regulation of the market for individual agricultural crops and their derivatives, consisting of, among others, the Republic's Deputy Prime Minister Ivan Bambiza and the Minister for Agriculture and Food Mikhail Rusiy.
There has been a lot of discussion about Ukraine's introduction of non-tariff restrictions on grain exports. Ukraine is of course not a member of the Customs Union, but it does belong to the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), which unites the majority of the former Soviet Republics, and is also a member of the WTO. The Ukraine's cabinet of ministers has drafted a resolution on introducing quotas for exports of wheat, wheat and rye mixes, and barley from September 1 through December 31 - and this is permitted by the WTO regulations. However, as of August 25, this resolution seems to have been put off indefinitely.
So how long will the Russian's export ban remain in place? The Russian authorities are hardly likely to abolish the export ban before January 2011. The harvest forecast for this year is 60m-65m tonnes, which is less than the amount consumed annually within Russia itself - 77m-78m tonnes. Russia has about 21m tonnes of grain stores from previous harvests, as well as 9m tonnes in the state intervention fund. These stocks will evidently meet the state's demand for grain this year but, according to Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin, the risk of a bad harvest next year cannot be excluded.
A debate over exemptions to the ban or alternative controls, like imposing extra taxes on grain exports, continues to rage. Whatever the outcome, the Customs Union has unexpectedly had to face real administrative challenges from its very first year of operation.
Andrey Goltsblat is managing partner at Goltsblat BLP
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GameStop Contemplating Re-Sale of Digital Content
Retailer GameStop has said they’re contemplating the option of reselling digital content.
The firm’s CEO, Paul Raines, told GameSpot that second-hand digital sales is being considered by the retailer. However, for now, it’s not a “huge market”.
It’s very interesting. There are some technologies out there in Europe, and we’ve looked at a couple that are involved. We’re interested; it’s not a meaningful business yet. Right now we’re not seeing that as a huge market, but I think we’re on the leading edge. There are a few companies, a few start-ups, out there that we’ve talked to that are doing this.
Understandably, the firm ruled out naming any companies that they’re currently talking with regarding selling digital content, as they “wouldn’t want to disclose that and have competitors rushing in.”
A Europe court had earlier this month ruled that the users’ sale of second-hand software is protected.


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PRICES dropped at the Ouyen Livestock Exchange, Vic, fortnightly sheep and lamb market on Thursday, with lambs $20-$40 cheaper and mutton $8-$10 cheaper.
There was 3341 lambs and 380 mutton on offer, totalling 3721 - an increase on the 2623-head yarding at the previous sale.
The top crossbred lambs only made $190 for 60 from MUT, Tempy, Vic, compared with $235 at the previous sale.
Export lambs sold from $175 to the $190 top or $5.50 a kilogram to $6.10/kg; trade types made $114-$155 ($6.20-$7/kg); while stores/light lambs were $28-$106.
G&P Burns, Tempy, sold 24 crossbred lambs at $185, while B&T Jolly, Speed, Vic, sold 36 at $175.
JR, RD&JA Morrish, Ouyen, received $172 for 55 crossbred lambs, while Tanany, Broken Hill, NSW, sold 26 at $155.
HL&PA Yard, Murrayville, Vic, sold 61 sucker lambs at $178, while DJ&KJ Daniel, Pinnaroo, sold 69 suckers at $170.
Heavy Merinos sold from $145-$165 ($5.80-$6.20/kg); light Merinos made $88-$133; while mutton sold from $95-$158.
N&R Monaghan, Tempy, sold 110 Merino lambs at $165; D&P Hopkins, Wentworth, NSW, sold 122 Merino lambs at $162; while Long Trail Farms, Parilla, sold 66 mutton at $158.
Dorper lambs were also offered with B&D Rural, Wilcannia, NSW, making $186 for 30 and $175 for a second lot of 68.
W,M&D Small, Geranium, sold 39 Dorper lambs at $156, while M&C Heintze, Murrayville, sold 38 at $154.
The next sale is on Thursday, August 6.
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Electronically driven kickboards are the hot cry! Really? Admittedly, the latest trend in locomotion still does not characterize the streets of Germany, but it is only a matter of time before it happens. The benefits of the return of the small scooters, which drove every teenager 15 years ago, are obvious:
they are small and handy (which is why you can always take them into enclosed spaces), can be stowed everywhere, are incredibly agile and last but not least good to the environment. While at the beginning of the decade you still had to kick yourself, you are now completely electrified on the road. The idea is simple and presumably so good that meanwhile Audi, Metz and Kumpan have developed their own eKickboards.
All of these were recently tested at the The Shelf. On May 23, the Rideguide-run Concpet Store opened with free rides, cold drinks and a host of guests in great weather. We are very pleased that we were able to offer this temporary, because energy and space saving companions a temporary home with us!


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Suzuki Motors’ global sales have been on a decline. Their production in home market Japan, fell for the 21 straight month. Similar is the situation of Suzuki in other global markets, except for India. Here, 2016 will see Maruti, a subsidiary of Suzuki, produce double the number of cars Suzuki has produced.
Suzuki is all-set to end the year 2016 with annual sales of about 7.65-7.75 lakh units in Japan, while its subsidiary – Maruti is on its way to end the year with sales of 15.2-15.5 lakh units. Suzuki owns 56% stake in Maruti.
In Japan, Suzuki’s production this year is lowest in about 5-6 years. But in India, Maruti has been reporting record growth, year after year. Not only Maruti is improving domestic presence, they are also exporting new cars to newer markets. For example, their new Baleno hatchback is exclusively made in India, and exported to the world. It is also the first car Maruti has exported to the home country of its parent.
India is expected to see an increase in the production of Suzuki cars even further as the company will setup their first plant in India which will be 100% owned by them. This is being setup in Gujarat, and will start production by February 2017. Cars produced at the Suzuki plant will be sold in India as well as exported.
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The interesting point to note here is that Suzuki will be operating as a completely different organization than Maruti Suzuki. This means that Maruti will have to buy cars from Suzuki, which are produced at the Gujarat plant and then sell to customers. This transaction is expected to result in higher profits for Suzuki.
At the same time when Suzuki is finding it difficult to stop decline in sales, it is also contending with a scandal back home, which emerged earlier this year. The company has pleaded guilty for having misrepresented fuel efficiency figures on as many as 16 of their cars.
Suzuki blames the 2008 global financial crisis for this, but states that it was not done to cheat buyers. Suzuki admitted to use of deceptive measures for getting fuel economy of their cars. Suzuki claimed that windy conditions at the company’s seaside testing grounds made it mandatory to test some vehicles in the lab rather than outdoors as stipulated by the Government.
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If you're in the market for a new car and call West Virginia home, file by April 15th and a tax credit may be coming your way with the right type of car.
We checked it out and sure enough it's worth a $7,500 deduction on your state taxes.
CPA Bob Astorg of Astorg and Koreski says if you want to get the $7500 credit, trade cars and get one that can burn e85 fuel. It helps on emissions and is cheaper to buy, but he doesn't think the legislature knew how much it could cost the state in tax revenue.
“Because that's where this tax credit comes from," he says. "It comes from the income tax, which funds the general revenue fund, so that's why the legislature moved just recently to do away with that credit.”
Astorg says you get a tax credit on your West Virginia income tax return of 35 percent of the cash difference you pay between your trade in and your new car with a maximum of $7500.
If you bought a car in 2011 or re-filed your 2012 return and traded cars for one that burns e85, then you can file it on your return.


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Montreal-based iBwave Solutions Inc., specialists in the optimal delivery of in-building wireless network environments, has been acquired by Corning Inc. (NYSE: GLW).
“We are thrilled to become part of the Corning family,” said iBwave president and CEO Mario Bouchard. “With this new ownership, we are gaining the ability to grow faster and deliver more innovations to our customers.”
In a deal reminiscent of Intel’s takeover of PasswordBox, iBwave Solutions will also retain its name and continue to occupy its Montreal location, operating as a wholly owned subsidiary of Corning, reporting specifically to Corning’s Optical Communications business division.
iBwave counts over 600 clients in its roster, catering to wireless operators, system integrators and equipment vendors.
The Montreal company has made a name developing an industry-leading software for designing, tracking and reporting on distributed antenna systems (DAS).
Last year, ABI Research rated Corning fourth among DAS vendors, behind CommScope, TE Connectivity and Axell Wireless (first, second and third-ranked in the ABI study, respectively).
Problem: Corning’s competitors, ahead of them in the marketplace, were implementing iBwave-certified DAS solutions. Solution: Buy iBwave.
iBwave’s technology enables customers to streamline pre- and post-installation processes, perform Wi-Fi and small cell designs on site, and facilitate information via the proprietary iBwave platform.
“We welcome iBwave and its employees to Corning,” said Corning Optical Communications Executive Vice President Clark S. Kinlin. “We are enthusiastic about the opportunities iBwave provides for wireless growth around the world.”
Although Corning is well-known as a ceramics manufacturer of over 160 years standing, the company is also at the forefront of the specialty glass/ceramics, fiber optic and copper, and optical physics technology commonly used in telecommunications, consumer electronics and life sciences hardware.
Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
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Electric car startup rolls out second-largest US IPO after Facebook
Shares of Rivian Automotive continued to rise on Thursday, following the electric-truck maker’s outstanding Nasdaq debut on November 10. It’s now on track to be the most valuable US automaker after Tesla.
The stock surged 8% in the US premarket to well above $108. This comes after a jump of more than 29% during its first day of trading.
The Amazon-backed company raised nearly $12 billion during the listing, which was the biggest globally this year, and the sixth-largest ever on a US exchange.
Rivian’s market value briefly touched $104 billion, before closing at $85.9 billion. It thus ranked ahead of General Motors ($85 billion), Ford Motor Company (around $77 billion), and Lucid Group ($65 billion).
“The transition to a public company [and] the growth in our capital base” enables Rivian to develop “promising products and volume and growth in terms of new segments and new vehicles that we’ll be going into,” Rivian Chief Executive R.J. Scaringe was quoted as saying by Reuters.
The manufacturer of electric pickup trucks and SUVs was founded in 2009. The company has so far delivered just 150 of its electric R1T pickup trucks to customers (mostly employees) and has little revenue to report. Rivian rolled out the R1T – its first vehicle – in September and will launch its electric SUV, the R1S, in December. Prices for the pickup truck start at $67,500, while the SUV base package starts at $75,500.
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The Vanguard Players Website announces that Vanguard Saga of Heroes will be
transitioning to a free-to-play model a week from Tuesday . Here's what they
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The Vanguard Saga of Heroes transition to free-to-play is just around the
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Metro is launching a new in-stock guarantee this week to attract cost-conscious customers to its Food Basics chain in Ontario and better compete against the growing presence of discount rivals.
The supermarket chain is addressing a chief complaint of discount shoppers by becoming the first to offer a 10 per cent discount and rain check if items in the weekly flyer are out of stock.
The plan also promotes an existing refund policy if produce isn't fresh and will be accompanied by new in-store signage, simpler pricing signage and a revamped circular backed up by a radio advertising campaign highlighting the brand promise "always fresh, always in stock and always great prices.”
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CEO Eric La Fleche said the discount program has been in the works for about six months in response to the growing competition.
``Are we late in the game? Maybe we could have done that earlier,'' he said in an interview after releasing fourth-quarter results. ``It's a sign of competitive reality and we want to do better. Desperation I don't think that's the right word.''
Metro Inc. is trading near a nine-month low after the Montreal-based supermarket operator and one of its biggest rivals issued quarterly results showing the impact of intense competition.
Metro's stock was down seven per cent, or $4.60, at $61.11 in early afternoon trading, after posting weaker quarterly earnings that missed expectations.
The supermarket chain, as well as long-time rival Loblaw Co. said in separate financial reports Wednesday that they were being pressed by increased competition, especially in Ontario by as rivals such as Walmart, Target, Sobey's, Costco and others.
As part of a planned $250 million investment in restructuring across its network, Metro plans to open two new Food Basics stores in Ontario and convert six existing Metro stores to the discount banner. Food Basics is the second-largest discount grocery chain in Ontario with 116 locations.
La Fleche said Metro's Food Basics strategy labelled ``always fresh, always in stock and always great prices'' should deliver stronger results going forward and help it to capture a ``fair share'' of the discount market.
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Offering the in-stock guarantee requires that Metro gets its ``ducks lined up'' by ensuring that its supply chain operates smoothly to fill shelves, he said.
“We know that Food Basics has strong brand equity in Ontario, and we believe that this new program, together with a significant capital investment, will drive better performance,” said La Flèche.
Metro also announced plans to improve the product offering at its flagship Metro banner, with a particular emphasis on fresh and healthy products and more attention to customer service.
While Metro struggles amid tight competition in Ontario, the chain said it was maintaining its leadership position in Quebec, where it offers Super C discount stores, full-service Metro stores and the new Adonis banner selling Mediterranean foods.
Walmart and other discount competitors are less of a presence in Quebec where Metro holds about 33 per cent market share among grocers and 23 per cent among all retailers selling food. That compares with about 22 and 14 per cent respectively in Ontario.
``There's nothing happening in Quebec that should cause too much concern. The concern for me is more Ontario,'' La Fleche said during a conference call with analysts.
Still, he said the company is reviewing whether to add the in-stock guarantee to its discount banner in Quebec.
``We're going to see how it does in Ontario. It's an aggressive program. We'll see how we do, how much it costs and how much it resonates with customers and stay tuned,'' he added in the interview.
La Fleche said existing loyalty programs such as “Metro et Moi” and customer insight capabilities and will help in efforts to reward loyal customers and offer them more personalized offers.
Metro expressed confidence in its efforts to control costs and reorganize its store network but its fourth-quarter results for the 12 weeks ended Sept. 28 were below analyst estimates.
It reported $83.6 million or 88 cents per diluted share of net income under standard accounting for the quarter, which had one week less than usual.
After adjustments, Metro earned $113 million or $1.19 per share from continuing operations, which was improved from last year but three cents short of analyst forecasts polled by Thomson Reuters.
In the comparable period of 2012, Metro earned $145.1 million or $1.46 per share during 13 weeks. Over 12 weeks, the adjusted profit in the 2012 fourth quarter was $112.8 million or $1.14 per share.
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Metro's revenues were $2.61 billion in this year's fourth quarter. Adjusting the year-earlier results, the revenue was down 1.1 per cent from the fourth quarter of 2012.
Same-store sales fell 1.8 per cent in the quarter.
For the full year, Metro earned $721.6 million including a $266.4-million gain from the sale of shares in Alimentation Couche-Tard. Adjusted profits from continuing operations were $478.4 million or $4.92 per share. That compared to $471.5 million or $4.66 per share a year earlier or $460.5 million and $4.55 per share for 52 weeks of activity.
Annual revenues for 2013 were $11.4 billion, down 2.3 per cent from $11.67 billion in 53 weeks of business a year earlier.
Irene Nattel of RBC Capital Markets said Metro's same-store sales decrease of 1.8 per cent was a sharp decrease from the third quarter as it lagged industry leader Loblaw.
``Metro's strong management of its cost structure enabled the company to moderate impact of negative operating leverage and deliver adjusted EBITDA close to in line despite weaker than anticipated top line performance,'' she wrote in a report.


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ATTENTION USERS OF Robin Hood Flour
The Public Health Agency of Canada states that there is a link between the flour and an E. coli outbreak. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency issued an immediate recall for the flour, which is now believed to have been sold in all provinces and territories. The specific batch of flour is the yellow 10KG all-purpose flour, with an expiry date of April 17, 2018, and we urge anyone with any remaining flour to not consume it.
March 9, 2022 – Important Update
A proposed settlement subject to court approval has been reached. The final settlement approval hearing is scheduled for June 7, 2022.
Please see the Notice below for further details:
May 31, 2017– Important Update
Two further recall warnings have been issued by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) drastically increasing the scope of the recall.
On May 26, 2017 the CFIA announced that the Robin Hood flour recall had been expanded to include109 different batches of flour. The additional products also include an additional brand: Purity Wheatlets. The recall includes sizes range from 450G to 20 KG, and expiry dates between April, 2017 and July, 2018.
April 18, 2017 – Important Update
Two new recall warnings have been issued by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) during the last week.
On April 12, 2017 the CFIA announced that the Robin Hood flour recall had been significantly expanded from one product to twelve. The additional eleven products also include different brands: Brodie, Creative Baker, and Golden temple brands are also affected. The recall includes sizes from 1 KG to 20 KG, and some expiry dates between October 17, 2017 and April 18, 2018.
The complete list of this recall can be found at:
Ardent Mills is included as a defendant in the case we are advancing.
March 31, 2017 – James H. Brown and Associates has launched a National class action lawsuit against Robin Hood Flour, a subsidiary of Smucker Foods of Canada Corp. regarding a batch of tainted flour.
If you or a family member used, threw away, or became sick from this product, please provide the details using the online form below or contact our class action team directly at email@example.com or at 1 (800) 616-0088.
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Barcoding solutions provider, Wedderburn, has become an Associate Alliance Partner with GS1 Australia – Specialising in the food and grocery industry.
This announcement confirms Wedderburn’s commitment to the GS1 System in the food industry and their engagement with GS1 Australia and the Australian business community, according to a company statement.
GS1 Australia’s Alliance Partner Program provides businesses with a range of benefits including supply chain enabling tools, priority notification of new technologies and innovation initiatives to improve supply chain efficiency, best practice case studies and professional advice in making the GS1 implementation smoother and easier.
Wedderburn business manager, Pablo Dematteis, said the company had been providing barcoding solutions to our customers for more than 30 years with the introduction of some of the first weigh labellers into the Australian market.
"These labellers printed weight embedded barcodes to GS1 standards," he said.
"To this date we continue to provide barcoding solutions to our customers covering all aspects of the supply chain and continue to use the GS1 numbering system.”
They supply a vast range of equipment and technical services for weighing, food processing, label manufacturing, printers and Point-of-Sale (POS) systems.


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Kerala Water Authority (KWA) is using IBM's analytics to analyse, monitor and manage water distribution in Thiruvananthapuram.
Earlier on Monday, IBM reported a marked slowdown in business in September and abandoned its 2015 operating earnings target.
IBM Verse uses built-in analytics to provide an 'at-a-glance' view that intelligently surfaces an individual's most critical actions for the day.
IBM Corp said its board had approved a $5 billion share buyback in addition to the $1.4 billion remaining from its existing program.
IBM aims to expand the number of data centres it offers clients around the world by 25 per cent to meet fast-rising demand for internet-based services.
All told, IBM and Apple announced 10 new business-oriented programs for Apple's popular iPhones and iPads, which are already used widely in commercial settings.
The deal, which was announced on October, will result in a one-off pre-tax charge of 240 million euros ($299 million) for Lufthansa.
Lenovo bought the Motorola Mobility smartphone business from Google Inc. for $2.9 billion, in an effort to expand its mobile technology offerings.
The deal, which is expected to close at the end of the first quarter of next year, will yield an average of 70 million euros in annual savings.
Twitter will work with IBM's data analytics offerings to trace customer sentiment about brands, help customers engage with products.


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Not to burst your bubble, but Hasbro has been saying that same thing about Kneesa/Trok and the rest of that planned Ewok multi-pack for nearly two years...
"We are seriously considering both of these figures as part of a 2012 exclusive. We have some details to work out with our retail partners so we can't make any promises, but we would like to deliver both of these next year."Jun-2010
"Beyond that, the best chance for any (such as Chukha-Trok) would be if we could get them into a multi-figure Ewok set. Such a set was slated for this year  as an exclusive, but it got cut. We are hopeful that it can get out eventually."Feb-2010
"we have tried to get Chuka-Trok into the lineup in a pack we were working on. Even though a sculpt was completed, that pack has since been put by the wayside. Still, we remain committed to trying to get more great Ewoks out there and we are convinced that one day Chukha-Trok will make it out."
So yeah, they've had Kneesaa and Chukha-Trok sculpted up for years now, just haven't been able to find a way to get them out. Kneesa came close last year when she was supposed to be packed with Wicket, but we all know how that turned out.
I wouldn't be surprised if they just dragged their feet on that box set once again and saved them for a 2013 RotJ 30th Anniversary type item...


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Insomniac Games will be releasing what could quite possibly be its last virtual reality (VR) title for Oculus Rift in a couple of weeks, Stormland, and it looks set to be one of the biggest VR launches of 2019. Last week the studio released the first in a three-part video series showcasing the videogame in more detail. Today, the second part has arrived.
This next trailer takes a much more in-depth look at some of the combat in Stormland whilst two new enemies make an appearance. Some of the content has been shown before like the guns, using containers as cover and pulling


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Hello and welcome to the Kratomaton Biweekly update for January 11th, 2018!
We get the feeling that big things are in store for both kratom and Kratomaton this year. Due to kratom’s increasing visibility and gradual shifts in public perception, 2018 could be a defining year for kratom in North America alone.
It’s been 2018 for nearly two weeks now, so we have a lot to catch up on. Let’s take a look!
KRATOM IN THE NEWS
Continued Fight For Kratom Advocacy
Although the United States FDA has yet to issue an update following last year’s public health advisory, the online kratom community has continued to rally in support of factual information and representation.
Most recently, the American Kratom Association have gained the support of Representative Mark Pocan (D-WI) and Representative Frank LoBiondo (R-NJ) in their campaign to encourage the DEA to review all available science on kratom carefully before making a scheduling decision.
This letter campaign likely comes in direct response to the announcement of the FDA/DEA kratom scheduling process, which Commissioner Scott Gottlieb had said would be commencing “soon.”
You can read more about the Pocan/LoBiondo letter and learn how to take action as a United States citizen here.
Changes in United States Kratom Legality
Since our last update, some states in the USA have either changed or clarified their stance on kratom. You can see these changes reflected on our kratom Legality page.
These clarifications are important, because many online shoppers may be wondering – “is kratom legal in my state?“
For quick reference, here they are:
TENNESSEE – ILLEGAL (SYNTHETIC VERSIONS)
Represented by Attorney General Herbert Slatery III, the state of Tennessee clarified their stance on kratom recently, noting that the ban only included synthetic versions of mitragynine or hydroxymitragynine – both of which are naturally occurring compounds in kratom.
This means that the organic, plant-based form is legalin the state of Tennesse and possession is not discouraged by law.
You can read more about this – including Attorney General Herbert Slatery III’s original letter on the matter – at the Botanical Education Alliance.
RHODE ISLAND – ILLEGAL
Meanwhile, in Rhode Island – the opposite is true. Since June 12, 2017, both mitragynine and hydroxymitragynine have been controlled substances via the Rhode Island Uniform Controlled Substances Act.
It’s not clear if this ban includes both organic and synthetic versions of the two compounds.
You can read more about this, including the full documentation at Speciosa.org.
We’ve added nearly ten new vendor listings since the last update, with more to come! Here are all the new additions, listed by date:


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Apple and Google on Wednesday released the very first version of their exposure notification (earlier called contact tracing) Application Programming Interface (API) to select developers associated with public health authorities (PHAs) around the world.
This is a developer-focused release and is consistent with both the companies deliver beta copies of their software at the same time.
Aimed at helping developers begin testing in anticipation of the API’s release in mid-May, another goal of the release is to encourage feedback that will help improve the various features, the tech giants said in a statement.
“Collaboration and transparency have been two key principles of the project for both companies. Additional details will be announced on Friday,” they added.
Apple CEO Tim Cook told the EU Commissioner Thierry Breton last week that the API would arrive shortly.
On April 10, Google and Apple announced a joint effort to enable the use of Bluetooth technology to help governments and health agencies reduce the spread of COVID-19 through contact tracing, with user privacy and security core to the design.
Amid the growing debate over privacy and security around contact tracing technology, the tech giant last week announced new updates to allay such fears, saying the Bluetooth-driven exposure notification system to enable iOS and Android phones trace the spread of coronavirus is completely safe.
Apple and Google representatives said they are encrypting metadata associated with Bluetooth. The tech giants said that the ‘Exposure Notification Bluetooth Specification’ does not use location for proximity detection. It strictly uses Bluetooth beaconing to detect proximity.
Google and Apple have already released documentation on the Bluetooth and cryptography specifications as well as an API
In addition, Apple is releasing Beta 3 of iOS 13.5, the first pre-release version of iOS to contain the code needed to run apps built using the exposure notification API.
Similarly, Google has delivered its beta Google Play Services update with the exposure notification API and the accompanying SDK privately to select developers who can begin testing using Android Developer Studio.
On Friday, both companies will release additional information including sample code to aid developers in understanding how the exposure notification system will operate, and specific criteria for developing apps.


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One week ago, Apple released watchOS 5 Beta 1 to developers at WWDC. Two days later, after several reports of bricked devices, Apple pulled the update. Today, it's available to download for developers.
If you aren't a developer, but would like to test watchOS 5, you can install a profile to get developer updates. We recommend using this profile. You can directly install it on your Apple Watch, without using a computer (of course, you need your iPhone).
watchOS 5 is the biggest watchOS update this year, and will probably be released to everyone this September/October. It was announced at WWDC18, one week ago. Read our article summarizing the whole WWDC-event here.


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Two of Amazon's most successful products are the Echo Dot and the Fire TV Stick. The Amazon Fire TV Cube feels like a combination of both of these, bringing voice control to your home and media content to your TV. The Amazon Fire TV Cube is on sale for Amazon Prime Day for $69.99, which is 42 percent off the regular price. It's also less than an Echo Dot and Fire TV stick combined on a normal day. Additionally, when you purchase the Fire TV Cube through this deal, you get a $45 Sling TV credit.
Prime Day Deal
A good value gets better
$119.99 $50 off
The Fire TV Cube was already a good value at $119. At $69.99 it's less than an Echo Dot, and Fire TV combined on a normal day. This deal comes with a $45 Sling TV credit.
On the video side of things, the Fire TV Cube supports 4K HDR 10 video. It can stream a wide variety of content including Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, Hulu, Sling TV, HBO Go, CBS All Access, and even YouTube.
As an assistant, the Fire TV Cube has built-in microphones, an external speaker so it can work without the TV, and it can handle thousands of commands that Alexa supports.
The Fire TV Cube also uses IR, using an extender to work as a universal remote. It can control external components that you might have in your entertainment setup. It also uses HDMI ARC to control devices plugged into your TV. What this means is that the Amazon Fire TV Cube can control your home through Alexa and your TV and media, all within one tiny box you can fit on a shelf.
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There's a new official trailer for Apple TV+'s 'Visible: Out on Television'
Apple has shared an official trailer for "Visible: Out on Television" on YouTube.
Apple signs multi-year Apple TV+ deal with Seinfeld's Julia Louis-Dreyfous
Apple has signed a multi-year deal with Julia Louise-Dreyfus, formerly of Saturday Night Live and Seinfeld.
The first three episodes of 'Truth Be Told' are now live on Apple TV+
A month after Apple TV+ went live, "Truth Be Told" is now available to stream. The first three episodes are online now, with a new episode arriving every week.
Stream away in 4K with these great hardware options
Looking for a device to pair with that shiny new 4K television? There's a ton of 4K streaming hardware on the market. We've collected a few of the best devices, paired with our recommendations for each.


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Bourbon Bayou Kitchen, the new Louisiana-inspired restaurant in Ashburn, has officially opened its doors for business.
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A new restaurant specializing in Louisiana-style cuisine has announced it will open in Ashburn on February 1.
Certainly not the biggest news that The Burn has ever reported, but ice cream fans will be happy to learn that the new
It’s a milestone residents in Brambleton and the south side of Ashburn have waited years for — the first tangible sign that the community...
While the coronavirus pandemic has hit local restaurants hard, it hasn’t stopped construction on many new restaurants preparing to open in the area.
First and foremost, the coronavirus pandemic that is sweeping the world is a human tragedy — people sick, people dying, lives disrupted.
The new Ashbrook Marketplace shopping center is starting to come alive as signs go up for a myriad of new businesses and opening dates...
(UPDATE 2-13-20: We were originally told the new restaurant was related to a similarly themed restaurant in Columbia, South Carolina.
The line-up of new shops at the coming soon Ashbrook Marketplace in Ashburn is starting to solidify with the announcement of several additional new...
Looks like we know another major tenant in the new Ashbrook Marketplace shopping center.
Looks like Rubino’s Pizzeria in Ashbrook Commons is making a big move — just a few hundred yards away.


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The Minister of Finance of Nigeria ,Mrs.Kemi Adeosun,had a high level meeting with the Dutch textile and design company, Vlisco Group over the companyâ€™s proposed investment in the Nigerian cotton textile industry.
He said that Vlisco foresees an end-to-end involvement in the Nigerian textile industry from cotton sourcing to retail. They are expecting this investment to yield benefits for the Nigerian economy in terms of economic diversification and job creation in line with the countryâ€™s Industrial Revolution strategy.
Vlisco Groupâ€™s activities are expected to generate more than 10,000 jobs in Nigeria in the medium term. They will also envisage a Vlisco printing factory in Nigeria using Nigerian designs for the Nigerian consumer, retail outlets selling Vlisco products and trained tailors sewing Vlisco fabric into garment.
The investment made by the company would boost growth and jobs in Nigeria across the entire value-chain from cotton to fashion.
The Group is participating across the sector value chain from sourcing of cotton, textile printing, wholesale, retail and e-commerce distribution, garment manufacturing and supporting and training of Nigerian fashion designers.
The two partners are very serious industrialists with first-class operations in their own countries. Both are prepared to move quickly if Vlisco guarantees the purchase of their output, and if agreement can be reached on the details of the Nigerian operation. The two are expected to start operations with a weaving mill of between 120 and 140 looms, with each mill producing approximately 12 to 15 million metres of cotton fabric annually.
Adeosun, who expressed delight at Vliscoâ€™s proposed investment in the cotton textile industry, said the Federal Government was committed to the revitalization of the cotton textile industry.
The Vlisco Group designs, produces and distributes fashion fabrics for the West and Central African market and African consumers in global metropolitan cities.
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CPR Cell Phone Repair of Strongsville offers customers the advantage of service and repairs delivered by the top repair technicians and operations professionals from CPR’s nearby corporate offices headquartered in Independence, OH. Josh Sevick 38 year old Alain Philippon from Ste-Anne-des-Plaines, is facing up to a year in jail and a fine of up to CA$25,000 for refusing to unlock his BlackBerry divulge the passcode for his cell phone, preventing border services officers from their duties Does shopping around for mobile phone service have your head spinning For more, read our guide on How to Buy a Cell Phone and be sure to check out our picks for The Best Smartphones. (PIX11)– These phone companies have the best deals for to launch wireless service this year, so keep an eye out for that. Experts are predicting it will be very inexpensive. (Which could ultimately drive down the cost of all cell phone plans.) There are low-income or other disadvantaged people who can’t afford a cell phone; Victims of abuse need secure and/or anonymous communications; Some remote areas are not covered by wireless services; A cell phone isn’t available in an emergency due to service is spotty at best,” says Phillips. “We also know in case of emergencies, in case of wanting to connect with 9-1-1, landline services are things people count on.” Despite the increase in cell and Internet phone services in recent years, the .
You can decide without rudely lifting the phone whether you really need to take that call. When it launches this summer in the U.S. and South Korea, Samsung Pay will let people pay with a tap at retail stores. The service wouldn’t unlock if you didn In a statement to CNET, a spokesperson for the Canadian Border Services Agency said Philippon was indeed all goods and conveyances including electronic devices, such as cell phones and laptops.” Philippon, 38, faces a minimum fine of $1,000 Google will start selling cell phone service, the company’s products chief Sundar Related: Google is about to be broken up Google is hardly the first to try selling its wireless service. Best Buy (BBY), Staples (SPLS) and Wal-Mart (WMT)all offer There are two main ways that game companies squeeze some extra profit from their customers in addition to selling games at retail. The first model, the “freemium” model, is well understood by anyone who likes cell phone games. Cand .
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It’s a sweet program from the maker M&M’s and one of the world’s largest candy and food products companies. But Mars’ “Sustainable in a Generation” has big, serious ambitions to tackle climate change, poverty and more. The project won’t just invest in itself either, rather its investing to achieve some of the UN’s sustainable development goals.
"Mars has been in business for four generations and intends to be for the next four generations,” said Mars CEO Grant Reid. “The only way that will happen is if we do things differently to ensure that the planet is healthy and all people in our extended supply chains have the opportunity to thrive. We must work together, because the engine of global business—its supply chain—is broken, and requires transformational, cross-industry collaboration to fix it.”
"If we are to help deliver on the targets agreed in Paris and the UN Sustainable Development Goals, there has to be a huge step change. While many companies have been working on being more sustainable, the current level of progress is nowhere near enough,” Reid contended.
Indeed, every year more companies are using more renewable energy, including major retailers that sell Mars products like Walmart and Target. But most companies are focussed on their own needs rather than making investments in sustainability outside their of their own operations.
The company said it will invest in "transformational change" to tackle urgent threats facing the planet and its people. the investments will be aimed at three main goals, a healthy planet, thriving people and nourishing wellbeing. As part of its healthy planet efforts it will reduce its greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 67 percent by 2050. It already powers all of its operations in the US and the United Kingdom with renewable energy and plans to add in more renewable energy in 2018.
In terms of supporting thriving people the company will invest in improving the working lives of one million people in its value chain. The company said its investments will focusing on increasing income, respecting human rights and unlocking opportunities for women. It’s already launched the $155 million Livelihoods Fund for Family Farming to encourage sustainable agriculture while reducing poverty and launched the Farmer Income Lab think tank.
Its wellbeing efforts aim to advance science, innovation and marketing. For example at the United Nations General Assembly Week and Climate Week from Sept. 18 to 24 Reid will announce a campaign to engage consumers through M&M’s to champion renewable energy and the need for action on climate change. “We can inspire consumers on this important topic and shine the spotlight on renewable energy—one of the solutions that will help us to tackle climate change and meet the UN Sustainable Development Goals,” Reid said.Tweet


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Shoppers who are looking for something sparkly to put under the Christmas tree can skip the jewelry and go straight to the source: an ATM that dispenses shiny 24-carat gold bars and coins. … “Instead of buying flowers or chocolates, which is gone after two or three minutes, this will stay for the next few hundreds years,” [Thomas Geissler, CEO of Ex Oriente Lux and inventor of the Gold To Go machines]
The company installed its first machine at Abu Dhabi’s Emirates Palace hotel in May and followed up with gold ATMs in Germany, Spain and Italy. Geissler said they plan to unroll a few hundred machines worldwide in 2011. He said the Abu Dhabi machine has been so popular it has to be restocked every two days.
This reminds me of the old Peanuts cartoon: Lucy, when asked what she wants for Christmas, replies “Real estate!” Lucy would have liked this vending machine.