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|By Roger Strukhoff||
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I had a fun conversation with Mark Van Rijmenam (@VanRijmenam) (pictured below) a couple of weeks ago about cloud computing, Big Data, and the IoT. Mark runs BigData-Startups.com in Den Haag, Netherlands. We were mutually amused that he had chosen the name Think Bigger for his new book just as I had chosen that name for a recent IoT piece.
His book is now out, and can be found on Amazon. Mark sees as I do, an enormous opportunity for manufacturers with Big Data and IoT. He lives in a region of Europe known as the Randstad, encompassing 7 million people within 3,200 square miles across the cities and metro regions of Amsterdam, Den Haag, Rotterdam, and Utrecht. It's one of the great manufacturing centers of the world.
Given my roots and current base within the US Industrial Heartland, it seems that Mark and I share a similar point of view about the challenges and opportunities facing manufacturing in the developed world. Despite the recent decades of the Information Age and increasing global emphasis on a service-oriented economy, I've long believe that you still have to make stuff to succeed.
The IoT shows a way for manufacturers to seize industrial leadership again or for the first time. Mark seems to agree. As he wrote recently, "for manufacturers, IoT will mean using sensor data to optimize manufacturing processes and improving products." He quotes, Stefan Groschupf, CEO of Big Data Startup Datameer, who says that manufacturers need to "investigate and implement Big Data solutions to optimize processes, pull away from their competitors and ultimately save massive amounts of time and money."
"However," Mark writes, "a 2013 survey by the American Society for Quality (ASQ) showed that currently only 13% of the manufacturers surveyed have made (parts of) their factories smart. Those organizations that did implement sensors, 82% said to have experienced increased efficiency, 49% noticed fewer product defects and 45% experienced higher customer satisfaction."
"Another survey by ARM Holdings among 779 business leaders showed that 23% believe that the IoT will change their business or strategy. In addition, 30% believe that the IoT will unlock new products and services from existing products and services."
"So, although the results are significant, still very few organizations making their organization smart."
He also notes that doing so "is probably just a matter of time, (as) the ARM survey also revealed that 95% believe their company will be using IoT in three years."
Mark thus believes "the connected world - the Internet of Things - is becoming a very real phenomenon, and some technology companies are trying to take the lead. The latest example is of course Google with its billion-dollar acquisition of Nest, the startup that produces intelligent thermostats capable of understanding and analyzing users' behavior by analyzing light levels, activity, humidity and temperature among other things. Also Google's self-driving, connected, car gives us an idea where we are heading. Or what about Apple's new iBeacon technology that could significantly change our shopping experience?"
Mark also writes about the potential of sensors to help cities innovate. He cites an example of Santander, Spain, "which has buried 12.000 sensors under the asphalt, affixed to street lamps and atop city buses. These sensors are a Proof of Concept by the European Commission to test how sensors can make European cities smart. Innovative solutions created with these sensors include street signs that display real-time parking information, up-to-the-minute information on road closures, parking availability, bus delays or the pollen count."
"Local shop owners have even joined the game and allow citizens to place orders when passing by, even when the shop is closed."
How Big Again?
This is all great stuff, and also points to the difficulty in measuring "how big" the IoT really is. As I've written before, I don't care. "Walang pakialam," as my friends in the Philippines say. Mark, in his writings, has addressed the money issue from the expense side. Answering his own question - "But how can organizations turn the data from these sensors in real money?" - he writes, "there are several important aspects that organizations need to take into account when joining the IoT movement. "
"(For example,) the best results are achieved when sensors are installed throughout the supply chain and data is shared as much as possible within that vertical. This could result to more efficient and intelligent processes that benefit each player within the supply chain."
"When materials are equipped with sensors, they can be tracked throughout the supply chain and smart-machines can talk to each other to optimize processes." He is clear that working such magic is "not an easy task, let alone cheap," noting the upfront costs, maintenance and support costs, and need for highly skilled analysts for all of the new Big Data being generated."
I haven't had the chance yet to read his book, but I imagine he encourages people to think bigger as they meet and rise to these latter challenges, on their way to paving the 21st century information superhighway with the things they need.
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Seven states have filed lawsuits to end the sale of Herbal Ecstacy, a product its maker says is a dietary supplement and not an illegal drug like the well-known Ecstasy.
The suits filed Wednesday contend Herbal Ecstacy, made by Global World Media Corp. of Venice Beach, Calif., is illegal because it has not been approved as a drug by the Food and Drug Administration.
Sean Shayan, president and founder of Global, said no injuries or deaths have been linked to the pills he described as diet helpers. He acknowledged targeting youths as customers.
"It's the youth out there who are actually buying the real drugs," he said. "So what's wrong with purchasing a safe alternative?"
Herbal Ecstacy and similar brands were banned in Florida after the 1996 death of a 20-year-old New York student on spring break who took Ultimate Xphoria, a similar product.
Both contain ephedrine, found in the Asian ephedra, or ma huang, plant. The FDA classifies it as a dietary supplement.
Makers of products sold as alternatives to street drugs say ephedrine produces euphoria and increased sexual awareness. But the FDA has linked ephedrine-laced dietary supplements to at least 17 deaths and 800 illnesses, including nerve damage, strokes and heart attacks.
Besides calling Herbal Ecstacy an illegal drug, the lawsuits allege that Global used deceptive trade practices and false advertising, such as testimonials from a made-up doctor and organization.

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Tourism Talanoa: Resilience and adaptability
28 October, 2021, 2:08 pm
The ramp-up of activity in the tourism sector has been jolting but expected. There has been a flurry of queries and requests for clarifications on the myriad list of requirements for reopening from across the tourism family – the accommodation providers, the suppliers, the contractors and even potential visitors coming directly to the Fiji Hotel & Tourism Association (FHTA) website.
Tourism staff have started returning to full-time work while others who had moved on into other industries are being contacted with new offers so that the preparation of closed or semiopen resorts can reopen with full inventory being made available and all systems firing for full operational status.
But while many tourism businesses have been open for months now, getting to full reopening status is still an ongoing challenge for hundreds of other resorts located on islands other than on the main island of Viti Levu.
With lower vaccination levels on the outer islands still being addressed, many people may not be aware that getting staff out to these resorts is a logistical process that requires many complicated steps.
As enquiries from potential visitors turn to confirmed bookings, the rush to get reopening ready by 1st December is still a challenge for many island resorts trying to get tradespeople like carpenters, builders, electricians, engineers and plumbers out because this had not been possible before with lockdowns still in place for maritime travel.
And adding to the list of things that need to be addressed by resort operators that have had properties closed with only the required machinery running, is the storm surge damage from the cyclone last year that has often required the rebuilding and reinforcement of sea walls and other infrastructure.
In the list of people required in the clean-up and maintenance process, apart from resort staff for manning requirements, are also the regulatory and compliance officers who must ensure licensing and approvals are in place before reopening.
Vessel and vehicle safety inspections, OHS, hotel licencing, fire services, HR trainers and any other agencies with a need to poke around a tourism business to ensure compliance.
The massive task and associated costs of getting reopening ready, therefore, despite requiring stepping through a range of constantly evolving COVID safe requirements is difficult to appreciate unless one gets out to an island resort to see it first-hand.
Thousands of local travellers in Fiji have been able to do exactly this and experience for themselves through exciting gatherings set against the most amazing ocean views and aweinspiring sunsets, then sharing these widely on every available social media platform; further boosting Fijian tourism images for a country still prepping to make things even more perfect and just a little safer.
And ready they will be for whichever date each resort has targeted for its reopening.
Many have confirmed they will be ready over the next few weeks, while far more have already been opened and where possible, already enjoying domestic tourism. So come 1st December, who exactly is coming in or looking to book a seat on those flights that are selling so quickly that Qantas and Jetstar have decided to bring forward their own scheduled flights to Fiji.
Travel gurus have made all sorts of assumptions, while wholesalers and marketing experts have weighed in with their own theories based on historical travel data on Pacific Islands travel. But COVID has been that once in a lifetime curveball that put our world off-kilter for a while and forced a refocus on clean hands, fresh air and open spaces; the global travel industry is still ambivalent on how things will pan out.
Resilience and adaptability have been identified as the two fundamental characteristics that the travel industry must adopt for a successful rebirth because these will ensure we are ready for anything. As Australia slowly reopens by state and their citizens who have traditionally made up 42 per cent of Fiji’s visitor market share flex their travel freedoms, we are seeing a tremendous surge of interest and bookings for a variety of reasons.
We can expect that there will be more families and groups of friends choosing to travel together, having been apart for months (and even years) with restrictions on travel and crowds in place until only recently. Millennials are also expected to be a stronger segment of travellers who are recognised digital natives with a wealth of power as a generation that can find information and move quickly as a result. These younger travellers on the lookout for experiences, generally trust each other’s opinions over any marketing spiels or industry advice, with social media platforms driving their reasons for selecting a product, service or experience.
Understanding how and why these traveller segments book, should drive how we market our own products and services.
And threading through all the information being pored through by travel-hungry populations emerging from long lockdowns and nervousness around COVID safety is the need for reassurance that where they are going is considered safe, can keep them safe and that they will be able to return home safely.
Fiji has many mechanisms now in place to deal with all the moving parts of the resurrection of tourism as the biggest employer and the largest contributor of national revenue.
This includes the tax breaks and incentives announced in the last few national budgets to support the industry’s recovery, the COVID Risk Management Taskforce, the Tourism Recovery Team and the Care Fiji Commitment (CFC) – forums that have allowed wider consultation for tourism’s safer recovery process and the reopening framework.
The collaboration with the national tourism office, the private sector and the medical services people have now moved to ensure we have sufficient supplies for testing kits, that we can turn around test results for the thousands of visitors that will be moving through our systems, along with the thousands more tourism staff that will require regular testing as well, until these requirements for testing reduce or are eventually removed.
With testing kits suddenly tripling in cost, we may need to request assistance with price regulation to ensure we stay on track with getting reopening ready. So, with the addition of even more now to the moving parts that is normal for an industry that is coming back on to its usual non-stop operational nature; and to the question of whether Fiji will be ready for reopening and whether tourism will bounce back to its pre-pandemic highs; the response is that we are still hopeful we can yes to both.
Of even more interest, based on the current booking trends, is whether COVID has impacted our traditional “off-season” – the sudden drop in bookings we usually expect after Christmas, which lasts until the first school holidays in Australia and New Zealand around April.
Because it is looking like January, February and March bookings for Fiji are scaling upwards and are not going according to what has taken place historically or pre-COVID. Despite fully understanding the economic shortfalls without its usually formidable influence on employment, supply lines and the large, multiplier effects throughout the country; tourism still cannot afford to be anything but pragmatic.
We are still apprehensively watching our increasing and commendable national vaccination numbers because we want to reduce the number of ‘no-go’ areas that will identify lower vaccinated areas. We are working to come up with innovative solutions to the logistic challenges of getting test swabs to labs and getting reports turned around faster.
There are still safety protocols and onerous conditions that appear overly cautious or burdensome especially for SMEs, that require clarity or flexibility so that the many segments in tourism can comply and be included in the reopening because tourism has never been a “one size fits all” type of industry. However, the industry breathed a sigh of relief this week when restrictions were amended to enable more convenient travel pathways. Along with applying resilience and adaptability, we can also add flexibility.
Like a coconut tree – exemplifying all three characteristics and forever here in the tropics. So too will tourism if we can help it.
Fantasha Lockington is the chief executive officer of the Fiji Hotel and Tourism Association. The views expressed in this article are not necessarily the views of this newspaper.


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Azerbaijan, Baku, August 31 / Trend /
Distribution networks included in "Azerenergy" JSC consumed more than 3.7 billion kilowatt hours of electricity in January-July or 51.1 million kilowatt-hours more than the same period of last year, the report said. This figure on subscribers was about 1.4 billion kilowatt-hours.
According to the report, the total payment for the consumed electricity by distribution networks in this period amounted to about 90 percent or 6 percent more than the same period of last year. Subscribers' payment hits 77 percent or 2 percent more than the same period of last year.
In July, distribution networks consumed 543.7 million kilowatt-hours of electricity. The total payment in this period amounted to 87 percent or five percent more than in July last year.


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This would be the largest military order ever for the Portland-based company that sells boots to multiple branches of the U.S. Armed Forces, as well as to public safety agencies. Danner anticipates fulfilling the new order in multiple deliveries over the next several quarters.
Last September, the company announced a $15.4 million order from the Marines for the RAT. Earlier in 2011, Danner had stepped in to fill an emergency order for the boots after a Danner competitor's model failed in the field.
"Not only is the United States Marine Corps' request for more RAT boots a testament to the boots' proven performance in the mountainous terrain of Afghanistan," Chief Executive Joe Schneider said in a news release, "it speaks to our outstanding employees' dedication to quality and service excellence."
The boots will be made at the Danner factory, located east of Portland International Airport. The "RAT" is constructed with full-grain leather and tear resistant 1000 Denier nylon along with Vibram-brand outsole. The waterproof boot has a Gore-Tex-brand lining and features a moisture wicking lining with quick draining vent holes.
Today's announcement follows LaCrosse's news about two weeks ago that it will be acquired by Japanese footwear retailer ABC-Mart Inc. for $138 million. The deal is expected to be completed this year.
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Angelo Gangone, the executive vice president of AWFS Fair has released a letter thanking the industry for its support during this year's event.
“I would like to begin by thanking everyone that participated in this year’s AWFS Fair. It was good to reconnect with so many friends and colleagues at this year’s event. For the vast majority of participants, the mood was upbeat as the show represented a return to what we had all taken for granted prior to 2020 and we had the opportunity to meet with our customers face-to-face once again.
“Back in March of 2020, the 2021 Fair was on-pace to expand once more as 83% of the total floor space of the 2019 show had already been sold. As we all know, once the nationwide lockdown began in April 2020, the landscape for all live events changed dramatically as postponements and cancellations became a daily occurrence. The ongoing effects of the pandemic ultimately led to a 21 per cent decline in exhibit space for this year’s Fair. However, even though registration was also lower this year (17 per cent lower than in 2019), in part due to an 80 per cent drop in international attendance, exhibitors echoed what we expected to hear: attendees came to the show with serious buying intentions. This was very welcome news for our exhibitors: resulting in AWFS finishing the event with the most “onsite” space ever sold in the Fair’s history and providing us with a great head start for 2023.
“Statistics aside, the staff and I realize that having the extremely good fortune to carry out a live event despite the circumstances and challenges we’ve faced since the pandemic began was a huge success within itself and something for which we are all truly grateful.
“The one major takeaway for me at this year’s Fair is that the biggest challenge our industry continues to face (current supply chain issues aside) is the ongoing shortage of skilled labor. As this shortage continues, more manufacturers will be forced to embrace technology as a means of automating their manufacturing processes. Some shops will see the potential in technology and move forward willingly; others may be forced to do so out of survival. Even with fewer exhibitors at this year’s event, I was still highly impressed by the technology on display and couldn’t help but imagine some of the innovations we will see over the course of this decade.
“Regardless of how much of manufacturing processes become automated, the need for a skilled workforce will still be a major necessity as tech-savvy individuals will be in high demand to run these advanced machines and work cells. I have frequently written about our decades-long endeavors at AWFS to support Career Technical Education and work with schools, educators, and organizations such as WCA, SkillsUSA and SkillsUSA California; to support and encourage young people to explore and pursue the opportunities our industry offers. Although we undertake these efforts on behalf of our association, it is our trade show that allows us to fund these programs. Therefore, it is paramount to all AWFS staff and the AWFS Board of Directors that you know that support of the Fair will ultimately lead to a lasting impact on our industry, even after many of us will no longer be an active part of its workforce.
“Over the next two years, you can expect to see more about how we plan to continue our efforts to strengthen our industry through the education and public policy initiatives we undertake on behalf of our members and their customers, as well as the exciting new show features that we will reveal for the 2023 Fair. AWFS also plans to be more proactive in reaching out to our member companies and informing them about the numerous volunteer opportunities our association has to offer, including ways to help fulfill our mission and give back to an industry that has afforded so many of us the opportunity to build careers and provide for ourselves and our families. We certainly hope that you consider joining us in helping build a stronger industry for today and for future generations of woodworking professionals.
“Once again, I would like to thank everyone that participated in the 2021 AWFS Fair. Your commitment and decision to support our industry during such uncertain and unprecedented times speaks volumes and was deeply appreciated by our entire team.”


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Bitcoin Price-Drop Caused By Rush Of Interest, Not DDOSThe signed statement has come under a lot of scrutiny because at least two of the exchange signers, Kraken and Shapeshift, said the document they signed was not the same as what they were originally shown.Electronic Crimes Task Force Collaborates with Europol to Target Bitcoin Distributed Denial of Service Attacks.Since yesterday, we are continuing to experience a DDoS attack.
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Bitstamp suspended bitcoin withdrawals after falling victim to online attacks that affect transaction receipts.A number of bitcoin mining pools around the world have been hit by a recent string of DDOS attacks.
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Bitcoin Its DDoS Problems – One Of Which Is SignificantlyBitcoin is the currency of the Internet: a distributed, worldwide, decentralized digital money.We have a detailed FAQ section with dozens of general questions and even a free Bitcoin guides page for detailed explanations of several important topics.In the wilder days of 2013 -14, and to an extent, even today, such attacks were a common problem faced by bitcoin exchanges and other services.
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What's a DDoS attack? - 99BitcoinsHow to Defeat DDoS Attacks Against Bitcoin Classic Nodes In light of the recent DDoS attacks against Bitcoin Classic nodes, a need has arisen for the optimal solution.And this week, the site along with the new mining pool and uncensored forum have all been targeted by attackers in attempts to bring down the site and stop the flow of uncensored information.They may be unsafe, untrustworthy, or illegal in your jurisdiction.
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For the first time ever, anyone can send or receive any amount of money with anyone else, anywhere on the planet, conveniently and without restriction.Early on Thursday morning, the Bitcoin exchange BTC-e is reporting that they are under DDoS attack and their site is currently offline.Censorship in and of itself has been a huge point of contention within the Bitcoin community, which has had a real and lasting impact to the block size debate in many ways.
What prevents an attacker from doing DDOS on bitcoinAn increasing number of DDoS extortion campaigns are targeting average websites with a Bitcoin ransom, followed by a show of force.Leading bitcoin exchanges report that they have suffered from cyberattacks this week.A Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attack uses many computers under the control of one or many attackers that suck the life out of a designated online target.
This was merely the latest in distributed denial of service attacks on Bitfinex, which was merely the latest in DDoS attacks on Bitcoin exchanges,.In addition, there have been other subversive attempts at attacking the Bitcoin network in recent times, which has left many scratching their heads just who is behind these sorts of attacks.Antpool Points 75% Hashpower at BU, While Exchanges Confirm Listing a Split.On Monday, BTC-e exchange said its systems were attacked, which.Company will move on to Bitcoin-based hardware products. Repeated DDoS Attacks Force Coinkite Bitcoin Wallet to Close Down Web Service. GO.
Large scale DDoS attacks on Bitcoin.com and its subdomains started a few days ago and have heightened over the past 48 hours, in an apparent attempt at targeting the.Mutant transaction attacks trigger trading halts at major exchanges.However, there are many who will try to take advantage of the.All of and its subdomains have been under DDOS attack for several days.The largest bitcoin exchange said Thursday it is fighting an intense distributed denial-of-service attack it believes is intended at manipulating the price of virtual.
DDoS for Bitcoin Campaigns on the Rise | StratuslyTwo major bitcoin exchanges were hit with DDoS attacks this week as hackers target the digital currency while it gains value.Tag: DDoS Kraken and Poloniex. open a massive short position and attack Bitcoin for hours.
The largest bitcoin exchange said Thursday it is fighting an intense distributed denial-of-service attack it believes is intended at manipulating the price of virtual currency, which has seen volatile price swings in the past few days.
Unfortunately, BitGo does not seem to be the only Bitcoin wallet company dealing with a DDoS attack over the past few days.
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A significant winter storm is expected across northeast Montana this week, which will bring the potential for up to 12 inches of snow.
Predictions from the National Weather Service, as of presstime Tuesday, indicated that starting Thursday morning continuing through Saturday, snowfall totals of six to 12 inches are possible across the area by the time the storm ends.
Gusty winds of 15 to 35 mph will cause blowing and drifting snow as well.
The season’s coldest temperatures are expected, with lows in the single digits and highs in the teens on Sunday.
Wind chills down to zero to 10 below are expected late Friday and into Saturday.
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention recommends early winter preparedness to combat winter weather. Winter home and car survival kits can protect you and your family during a winter storm.
Home Survival Kits
Winter home survival kits should include nonperishable food items such as canned goods, dried fruits and crackers.
Keep at least five gallons of water per person in the event water pipes break or freeze.
Maintain a supply of medications that your family may need in case you cannot make it to the pharmacy.
Car Survival Kits
Essential items in a car survival kit include blankets, a first aid kit, a fully charged cell phone, water, flashlight and extra batteries, nonperishable foods and booster cables.
A bag of kitty litter or sand increases traction on snow or ice.
A bright colored cloth tied on the antennae in a snowstorm provides a beacon for rescuers.
Keep a winter hat, scarf and an extra set of gloves and clothing in your car.


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Disk drive behemoth Seagate is giving a notably large bump to its fiscal first quarter revenue forecast today, citing strong demand, favorably high prices and a better product mix. The world's largest hard-disk maker increased its forecast for the three moths ending September 28 to a range of $3.15bn to $3.25bn. During its end- …
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October 2015 Pagosa Springs Real Estate Newsletter
September was a beautiful month with lots of sunshine, and we had rain once a week to keep things green. We haven’t had a hard frost yet, but it should be here soon. The colors here are just about at their peak, but you’ve heard that the grass is always greener somewhere else, so Laurie and I are going to check it out. We’re headed to New Hampshire to see the fall colors in another part of the country. This has been on my bucket list for some time, and now that Laurie has retired from teaching, we’re going to make it happen.
New Hampshire was my childhood home, so I’ve got hopes of reliving some memories from when I was a kid. I’m bringing my fishing pole with me, and I’m hoping to catch some pickerel on Spectacle Pond, just like in my younger days. I’m also looking to enjoy some clam chowder, and maybe a lobster (or two)!
Pagosa Springs is still hopping, though the crowd is a little older now that everyone’s kids are back in school. So far this year, sales tax collections are up 15% over last year, so the economy continues to boom. The black powder hunters have all gone home, so next up are the rifle hunters, who will be arriving later this week and continuing through October.
The new Hometown Food Market had their grand opening downtown a few weeks ago. Now we’re waiting for the City Market to have their Grand Re-Opening on November 4th. City Market is just about to wrap up a $3.4 million renovation. As an added bonus, the revamped store will include a Starbucks.
The real estate market has been very hot lately. September saw at least 81 closed sales, which is the highest number for a single month since I began tracking this statistic back in 2008. Even with all the closed transactions, the pending sales remain near record highs, so there should be some very strong numbers to finish out the year. The commercial market has been active this year. We’ve had 20 commercial transactions so far, which is a gain of 150% over last year. Building permits are up slightly with 69 this year compared to 52 last year at the same time. Interest rates remain extraordinarily low, with a 30-year fixed loan at 3.875% and a 15-year fixed at 3.125%. The table is set for a strong finish to the year in real estate.
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Kentucky marks record international growth in 2017; officials visit European executives to further effort
Bevin said. “The commonwealth is home to nearly 500 international facilities, and thanks to a record year for exports in 2017, Kentucky products are making their way into more and more homes across the globe. The commitment to develop and nurture ...
According to data recently made available by the U.SCensus Foreign Trade Bureau and WISERTrade, aerospace products and parts once again lead Kentucky’s exports by categoryThe industry shipped more than $11.7 billion in products out of the US in 2017That represents a 7.9 percent increase over the previous year and a more than 34 percent jump from 2015
Motor vehicles (nearly $4 billion, a 19.3 percent increase over 2016) and pharmaceuticals and medicines (nearly $1.9 billion, a 12.8 percent increase over the past two years) also continue to make significant strides and remain among Kentucky’s top exportsResin, synthetic rubber and artificial and synthetic fibers and filament (more than $954 million) and basic chemicals (more than $653 million) round out the top five industries shipping products and services from the commonwealth last year.
The top export destinations remain consistent with recent years, with Canada topping the list at almost $7.7 billion shipped north of the borderThat figure is 2.8 percent beyond the 2016 mark and reflects nearly 6 percent growth over the past two yearsThe United Kingdom (more than $3.2 billion), France (more than $2.9 billion), China (more than $2.8 billion) and Brazil (more than $2.4 billion) make up the top five destinations for Kentucky-made productsChina’s 59.8 percent increase in products imported from the Commonwealth represents the largest increase for any country importing $100 million or more worth of products from the state.
“Kentucky continues to grow its presence in the global market, and this export record is the latest evidence of that,” said Terry Gill, secretary of the Cabinet for Economic Development“Developing and strengthening international relationships has been one of our cabinet’s primary goals over the past year, and we are beginning to see that effort pay great dividendsThis is only the beginning of what we want to accomplish by spreading the message that Kentucky is the premier location for international investment.”
With last year’s growth, Kentucky is now home to almost 500 foreign-owned facilities that employ nearly 110,000 peopleSecGill, Executive Officer Vivek Sarin and other cabinet representatives visited Europe last week meeting with executives of companies already located in Kentucky, as well as those considering new operations in the US.
“This type of success is exactly why we do what we do in terms of international engagement,” said Executive Officer Sarin“Last week’s visit with company executives in Europe, as well as our previous trips to Europe and Japan, build upon our existing relationships with the opportunity to create new onesWe saw firsthand the impact these meetings can have on a company’s decision-making process, and it is great to see supporting evidence to that pointWe will continue to work closely with companies and governments in other nations so that Kentucky is the first place that comes to mind when they consider new business or the import of new products.”
In 2017, various Kentucky delegations, including GovBevin, participated in international visits to Japan in March and December to visit with company and government officialsAlso in March, a delegation visited Europe as part of an apprenticeship study in Germany and Switzerland
These types of meetings, both abroad and hosted in Kentucky, have led to further discussions with companies about investing and creating jobs in the state, some of which have already come to fruition.
Following a visit from GovBevin and other Kentucky officials at Hannover Messe in April 2016, Aventics Corp., which manufactures pneumatic components and systems, announced an expansion in Lexington in September 2017That project will create 20 full-time jobs
In December, Takigawa Corp., a producer of flexible packaging and high-performance films, announced it would locate its first US operation in Nelson County with a nearly $46 million investment that will create 180 jobsThe company attributed its June meeting with Gill and Sarin at the SelectUSA Investment Summit in Washington D.Cas the spark that ignited discussions about the possibility of a Kentucky location.
Kentucky businesses can learn more about export opportunities and make connections with export markets through the Kentucky Export InitiativeKEI brings together a coalition of business organizations, trade experts and government entities, including the Cabinet for Economic Development, with a focus on increasing Kentucky exports to create new jobs and diversified markets for the state’s productsLearn more about KEI at www.KYExports.com.
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A U.S. lodging industry forecast recently released by PwC indicates that this year’s steep hike in average daily rates is expected to propel 2022 revenue per available room past 2019 levels.
According to PwC, ADR surpassed comparable 2019 levels during each month of both the third and fourth quarters of last year, as well as in February, March and April of this year.
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That growth was attributed primarily to strong leisure business, which is set to continue through the summer and is expected to drive rates and RevPAR “to new highs.” Likewise, a more recent rebound in individual business travel and group business as the weather warms is helping to underpin demand, said PwC.
PwC predicts that the U.S. lodging sector will see ADR increase 16.9% for the year, which is projected to drive RevPAR up 28.1%.
The accounting firm’s previous U.S. lodging forecast for 2022, released last November, had predicted ADR growth of 5.9%, with RevPAR for the year expected to grow 14.4%.
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By Claudia Assis
A previous version of this article had sales figures for Virgin Galactic’s fourth quarter. It has been corrected to reflect that there were no sales in the quarter.
Virgin Galactic stock tanked more than 10% late Thursday after the aerospace company reported a slightly narrower-than-expected loss for its fourth quarter but said it continues to feel the pressure from the pandemic on its space-tourism business.
Virgin Galactic /zigman2/quotes/208333884/composite SPCE +0.27% said it lost $74 million, or 31 cents a share, in the quarter, on no sales. That compared with a loss of $73 million, or 37 cents a share in the year-ago period.
Analysts polled by FactSet expected Virgin Galactic to report a GAAP loss of 32 cents a share.
Virgin is “continuing to experience ongoing delays to its business and operations due to COVID-19,” it said.
It said it also continued to prepare for its next spaceflight, targeted for May 2021, which will include” revenue-generating payloads” as part of NASA’s Flight Opportunities program.
Virgin Galactic earlier this week announced that it had appointed Doug Ahrens as its new chief financial officer, effective March 1, succeeding Jon Campagna.
Shares of Virgin Galactic have gained around 30% in the past 12 months, compared with an advance of about 23% for the S&P 500 index /zigman2/quotes/210599714/realtime SPX +0.77% .


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iDenfy Unites with MGID to Provide AI-powered Identity Verification
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iDenfy, the AI-powered identity verification and fraud prevention software provider, announced that it will be joining forces with MGID, a global advertising platform. With iDenfy’s IDV solution, MGID will ensure a secure onboarding process for its growing customer base.
An excellent first impression is essential when it comes to successful customer onboarding. According to iDenfy, what is crucial is ensuring that the onboarding process is user-friendly and secure. IBM reports that last year the United States topped the list for having the highest average data breach costs, at $9.05 million. The fraud prevention startup claims that identity verification helps maximize security while increasing business value and securing loyal customers.
MGID agrees with iDenfy’s approach, explaining that security and compliance during customer onboarding are essential. The advertising platform searched for Know Your Customer (KYC) service providers and ultimately partnered with iDenfy. MGID helps brands reach unique local audiences at scale. Using privacy-first, AI-based technology, MGID serves clients with high-quality, relevant ad opportunities in brand-safe environments. According to company representatives, iDenfy now helps them ensure that MGID complies with Anti-Money Laundering (AML) regulations.
iDenfy’s platform assists MGID in automating customer due diligence. In addition, MGID has implemented iDenfy's identity verification service to verify individual advertisers. iDenfy’s in-house team reviews each verification check manually in real-time, guaranteeing quick results with an accuracy rate of 98%. The company’s IDV software is also known for its 3D liveness check, which assures that the user is physically present during the verification procedure. According to iDenfy, the startup helps MGID prevent fraudulent accounts from accessing its network.
When asked about the benefits of using iDenfy’s services, MGID highlighted its easy integration and intuitive interface. As claimed by advertising experts, iDenfy was able to offer comprehensive geographic document coverage with the option to personalize the identity verification flow. Currently, iDenfy supports over 2000 documents from over 200 countries and territories. With the added risk assessment from iDenfy, MGID has added an extra layer of security, now offering complete compliance and security for advertisers worldwide.
“KYC practices, once strictly used in financial institutions, are standards now adopted by industries outside the financial sector. At MGID, we’re implementing identity verification to ensure an effective tracking system for suspicious activities and transactions,” said Oleksandr Nazarenko, Head of the Fraud Protection Department at MGID.
Domantas Ciulde, CEO of iDenfy, added: “Our goal is to help platforms like MGID focus on other processes while we handle identity verification applications. When it comes to secure and successful customer onboarding, extensive manual ID verification procedures are a no-go, especially in today’s digital environment. Our team is glad to continue to assist our partners in the ongoing battle against fraud.”


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Looking at the climate change space generally, the sector by nature is new. A lot of the things in the sector are new especially from a business model perspective. KCV works with a mixture of models such as B2B, hire purchase and pay to go. The technologies and products may not necessarily be new as some of them have been around for a long time. For instance, solar energy has been there since time immemorial, the only add on is the new innovations in energy storage and use spread across the sectors.
The uptake of these technologies is increasing. The shift to renewable sources of energy is slow but gradual. Another example is the use of biogas which has been in existence for a long time. New ways of commercializing it are coming up including add-ons to these products which makes it crucial to alter business models in the sector.
Bringing in the new technologies or products in this space is capital intensive and new expertise is also required to ensure that the innovations are able to scale.
Hydroponics is also not a new concept but companies like Hydroponics Africa Limited are finally doing it in such a way that people can afford it. What these companies are doing is improving the supply chain, breaking down the products into sizes that people can afford and trying to increase the utility of these products.
“Coming up with these additional products makes it easier for the consumers to find value in these models,” notes Paul Ohaga, Chief Investment Officer at Kenya Climate Ventures.
People are now taking the old technologies and finding a way of increasing the utility. Biogas has been there for ages only that it has taken time to be commercialized. Sistema.bio has seen the potential of biogas and looked for ways to commercialize it. They have looked into the supply chain, they are doing inflatable packaging bags which are easy to manufacture therefore the logistical costs are reduced.
“The company is trying to enhance the utility of biogas to make it a viable investment for the end user. They are providing utilities such as hay cutters for the livestock, water pump, cooking energy so that people can embrace the technologies around climate change.
Attempts to break down these products into sizes that people can afford have been successful. For example, the cook stove sector has seen the emergence of products tailored to fit different markets. Services such as pay as you go have facilitated low income households to afford clean cooking options depending on the customer profile.
Adopting these models comes with challenges. One of the biggest challenges is businesses in the climate space is that a lot of the technologies and products are capital intensive. They are not the usual fast moving consumer goods. Consumer financing ends up being the model to be able to enhance the value to customers to increase adoption, they have to find ways to make the products affordable and attractive.
“A lot of the businesses are built around the premise of consumer financing being available because their value is long term,” noted Ohaga.
Market adoption is also a challenge. Convincing consumers to try out new products is not easy. Most products and services in the climate space are new and the biggest market for these products tends to be in the rural areas, and not so much in the urban areas, where the knowledge and purchasing power is not high. These cannot provide enough market to become sustainable.
“The people in this target market experiment less and tend to rely more on referrals and how best it worked for somebody else,” he adds.
In some cases, adoption of the products may require behavior change which most times is not easy to achieve and might take longer.
The other challenge that the businesses face is people. Start-ups in the climate space are new and finding the right people with the technical skills for the product or service is key in pushing for adoption.
“This is one of the challenges that we are trying to bridge because people are more inclined to support a business that is backed by an investor. Lending our name to the business brings some form of security,” notes Ohaga.
Moving forward, there is a future of business models in the climate change space. Pivoting towards mainstreaming models which include supply chain, manufacturing, distribution and marketing will go a long way in supporting start ups to scale.
KCV is uniquely placed to work with companies whose business model is being tested as compared to other investors who want the business model to be proven from the onset. “We are designed to deal with that ambiguity through business model enhancement by taking the risk to fund the business.”


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The #1 Diet? Cook More at Home. Here’s Why.
You’ve likely seen the Mediterranean Diet, the DASH Diet, the Flexitarian Diet, the Mayo Clinic Diet, and others battle it out year after year over which is the best diet to follow.
But science shows the best path toward better health is actually none of these. You’ll be glad to hear that eating healthfully can be far simpler than following any rules-based plan, and the secret could be as easy as walking right into your kitchen and picking up a pan.
The health benefits of cooking at home
That’s right. Cooking more meals at home and sharpening some basic kitchen skills is associated with weight loss, eating fewer calories and fat, and eating more nutritious foods, according to a study of more than 9,000 people published in Public Health Nutrition.
No matter what’s on their plate, people who cook dinner at home six or more times a week versus those who cook dinner at home only once per week took in an average of 140 fewer calories per day, which adds up to more than a pound of less weight gained each month. While this doesn’t sound like much, cooking more at home can help you fend off the standard 1- to 2-pound weight gain that most adults experience year over year from early adulthood through middle age, leading to increased risk of heart disease, stroke, poor gut health, and depression over time. Not only that, but study participants who cooked more at home took in the equivalent of nearly 13 pounds less sugar and 4 pounds less fat over a year.
Another study conducted by researchers from the University of Washington School of Public Health showed that people who cook six versus three dinners at home per week have significantly higher scores on the Healthy Eating Index, a measure of diet quality showing how intake of various food groups, such as vegetables and whole grains, aligns with recommendations of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans.
While it’s no surprise that meals from fast-food and full-service restaurants provide larger servings than what you’d typically eat at home, the differences add up quickly. A study done by the American Cancer Society and the University of Illinois-Chicago found that meals from outside of the home average 200 calories more, 3 grams of saturated fat more, and 350 milligrams of sodium more than home-cooked meals. Not only that, but the portions are typically 2 to 3 times larger than what you’d serve at home.
How much money and time can you save by cooking at home?
The benefits of cooking more at home don’t just have to do with healthier outcomes for your waistline. Cooking a meal at home costs fives times less than buying a similar meal at a restaurant or as take-out, according to research conducted by Forbes. The study looked at 86 popular meals and examined how much it would cost to acquire them as groceries for home cooking, restaurant delivery, or meal kit delivery. A pasta-based entree, for example, costs an average of $20 per serving at a restaurant or delivery, whereas that same meal cooked at home costs 80 to 90% less per serving.
Of course, one of the main obstacles to eating more at home is that buying food from restaurants seems like a time-saver. Depending on where you live, this may or may not be true. For some, the total time it takes to drive to a quick-serve restaurant, wait in line to order or be seated, and then wait for the food to arrive could take longer than an hour. Even ordering online and waiting for food to be delivered could take 60 minutes or more. Considering that adults over the age of 18 spend an average of 37 minutes preparing food (including clean-up time) for all of their meals in a day, getting a fast-food or restaurant meal may actually eat up more time than cooking at home (pun intended).
Others have found that, in addition to feeling healthier, cooking more meals at home gives them more confidence in the kitchen and a sense of accomplishment. And unlike other strict diets, cooking more meals at home is a lifestyle that’s sustainable, fun, and even gets better over time. Welcome kids into the kitchen and get them involved so you can pass on the tradition of prioritizing home-cooked meals.
Easy meals to make from your pantry
There are benefits to restaurant meals, too. Eating from a restaurant, whether it’s take-out or dine-in, can provide valuable stress relief, social experiences, and variety. But it’s important to frame them as such: an occasional splurge.
Cooking meals at home doesn’t have to be complicated, and having some nutritious pantry staples around and a quick plan for the week could be just the boost you need to up your health game. When you keep essentials on hand like veggie-filled pasta sauce, frozen vegetables, canned beans, onions, pasta, rice, ground beef and chicken, then you’re always just a few minutes away from a delicious home-cooked meal, such as Chicken Paprikash, Hearty Minestrone Soup, Sloppy Joes and many more.
At the start of the week, quickly write out your meals so you’re armed with a plan for what to cook this week, then reap the physical, mental, financial, and time benefits that follow.
Jessie Shafer is a registered dietitian-nutritionist, team member at The Real Food Dietitians, former magazine editor, and busy mom of two who loves to create magical meals from her pantry.


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A US judge has denied EA’s dismissal of a court case over player likenesses which could result in a heavy pay-out.
Former Nebraska and Arizona State quarterback Sam Keller and former UCLA basketball player Ed O’Bannon took legal action against EA and sports association NCAA two years ago, reports USA Today, for allegedly using their likenesses in-game without the players’ consent.
The case could – at the very worst – apparently cost EA up to $1bn in damages. That’s around a quarter of its annual revenue.
The law reportedly says each of the 10,000+ players in the associated games could be awarded $1,000 each, bringing the possible cost to EA up to $334.5m. But if the violation was found to be knowing, wilful or intentional,” it could treble the total pay-out.
EA says it has a First Amendment right to use the players’ likenesses.
We could lose billions more if a giant meteor hits the earth,” said EA spokesman Jeff Brown. We’re not planning for either outcome.”


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The Nokia N97 was not, to be blunt, the darling device the geeks among us were hoping for. Suffering from a sizeable delay between initial announcement and availability, together with poor release firmware, it generally ditched in reviews. Speaking candidly at MWC 2010 last week, Nokia’s EVP of markets, Anssi Vanjoki, admitted that “the N97 was a tremendous disappointment in terms of the experience quality for the consumer”. Check out the video interview after the cut.
Speaking to Mobile Industry Review and All About Symbian, Vanjoki highlighted the sales success of the N97 – both in terms of numbers shipped and profit – but agreed that he’d had “sleepless nights” over the software experience. The company’s attempts to address each issue piecemeal, Vanjoki explained, led to an “unbelievable cycle of things for us that has taken far too long to repair and mitigate.”
However, he’s also confident in the latest N97 firmware release – which went out earlier this month – which was apparently tested extensively on handset users in Norway. To be fair, we’ve heard plenty of positive feedback from owners, and it does look like Nokia have managed to turn the page on the N97 saga.


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With the launch of other models at the Apple event in New York on Tuesday, Apple also released its latest iOS 12.1 and watchOS 5.1 software updates. But the latter seems to be a little disappointing for the users as several users are reporting that their Apple Watch Series 4 units have seemingly been “bricked” after installing the update.
A small number of users has taken to Twitter and Reddit to report that their Apple Watch has been bricked after updating to watchOS 5.1, getting stuck on the Apple logo. Restarting the Apple Watch and paired iPhone doesn’t seem to fix the issue and some users have been waiting several hours to avail.
Within hours of the release, one user took to Reddit to post a photo of their Apple Watch Series 4 that shows the Apple logo and has seemingly not wakened up since installing the update. This post attracted dozens of other users who report the same issue on different configurations of the wearable.
Apple has currently suspended the update and is working on a fix to roll out watchOS 5.1 to all eligible Apple Watch models soon. While no clear timelines have been given, we can expect the fix to arrive in the next week or so.
The update lacks ECG support which was a major selling point of the Series 4 but has not been included since the wearable first shipped on Sept. 21. The technology relies on electrodes built into the base and the digital crown, allowing it to operate like a single-lead ECG sensor. This can be used to detect signs of atrial fibrillation, though Watches like the Series 3 can still perform this to a lesser degree.
We yet wait for Apple to acknowledge the issue that the users are facing. Currently, there doesn’t seem to be a solution to the problem. Apple has pulled the update and re-release it at a later date.
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MUMBAI, May 17 (Reuters) - State-run MMTC has tendered to import 18,000 tonnes of refined, bleached and deodorised (RBD) palmolein of Indonesian and Malaysian origin on immediate basis or latest by June 5 on the east coast.
The last date for submission of bids is May 22, it said in a statement posted on its website. Earlier in the day, the state-run company had cancelled a similar tender.
MMTC regularly buys vegetable oils on behalf of state governments for sale at cheaper prices to the poor.
India, the world's top vegetable oil importer, buys palm oil mainly from Malaysia and Indonesia, and a small quantity of soyoil from Brazil and Argentina. (Reporting by Siddesh Mayenkar; Editing by Prateek Chatterjee)


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Mobicious Inc., the company that makes the online photo-sharing software SnapMyLife, has brought in a new CEO from Playboy, cut its staff by half, and moved to a temporary Cambridge headquarters in a space it shares with the virtual goods company Viximo Inc., officials say.
Edward Lang, formerly Playboy Enterprises Inc.’s senior vice president of mobile entertainment, has been at the Mobicious helm since July. The company plans a shift in strategy under its new leadership, according to the former CEO, George Grey, who is now COO. Grey, who co-founded Mobicious in 2007, declined to discuss the new strategy in detail, but pointed to Lang’s extensive contacts in the media and entertainment space. “You can sort of conclude that we’re planning to do some interesting things in that space,” he said. Prior to Playboy, Lang had worked at Sony Corp.
However, Grey’s co-founder, David Chang, the former vice president of marketing who left the company in July, said Mobicious plans to soft-pedal its mobile advertising revenue strategy for SnapMyLife and pursue revenue relationships with major media properties. “Monetization in mobile is very hard. We were looking at what we can do to turn this into a profitable business,” Chang said. “(Lang) was the right CEO because we’re thinking, ‘Let’s turn this into something we can monetize through the MTVs and CNNs’,” he added.
Yesterday, Chang started in his new role as VP of products at Boston-based uLocate Communications Inc., a location-based software developer. Before Mobicious he had been director of product marketing at m-Qube Inc.
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Should Investindustrial choose not to submit a bid for Club Med by 1600 GMT on June 30, it would be barred from making an offer for a period of six months, the regulator - the AMF - said on its website on Tuesday.
Funds led by Bonomi said on Monday they could make a counter-bid for Club Med, saying they would first need access to the French holiday group’s books before making a decision.
Gaillon Invest, the investment vehicle behind the Ardian-Fosun bid, said earlier on Tuesday it did not plan to raise its takeover offer for Club Med despite a possible higher rival bid.
“Gaillon Invest has no intention of raising its offer above the 17.50 euro price, which represents a good price given what they know about the company and the market,” a Gaillon spokeswoman said.
The AMF had asked for clarity on the funds’ intentions towards Club Med after one of them, Strategic Holdings, became Club Med’s top shareholder with a stake of more than 10 percent earlier this month.
Shares in the holiday group were still trading above the existing offer price on Tuesday, closing near a fresh five-year high of 19.60 euros.
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The share prices for Dell Technologies have experienced a slump after the chipmaker predicted it may record a lack in demand.
Dell Technologies Shares Slumped
On Thursday, Dell Technologies shared its earnings for the latest quarter only to witness a dip in share prices as the Friday trading market opened.
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The share prices for the laptop and PC makers recorded damp after sharing the guidance for the rest of the year. The company recently predicted that it may experience a lack in consumer demand and a weakening business.
Dell Technologies predicted that it may witness a dip in sales due to the damp in consumer demand and a weakening business.
Earnings Reported by Dell Technologies
Dell reported that for the latest quarter, they generated adjusted earnings worth $1.68 per share. The earnings estimated by the Wall Street analysts for the same quarter were $1.64 cents per share.
Dell has generated 4 cents per share more earnings than the estimations. The company has generated 2.5% more earnings than expected for the respective quarter.
The pc maker has recorded a 9% rise in its sales compared to the same quarter from 2021. In terms of figures, Dell Technologies has generated sales worth $26.43 billion.
Dell reported that they have recorded a strong surge in demand from companies that are looking forward to moving to hybrid workspaces.
As the demand grew in the particular segment, it managed to overshadow the 9% decline recorded in consumer sales.
Soft Guidance Compared to Expectations
Despite generating promising earnings for the recent quarter, Dell Technologies had echoed warnings about damp sales and demand in the running and the upcoming quarters.
Dell reportedly posted lower than expected revenue forecast for the running quarter. According to Dell Technologies, they are expecting earnings between $1.57 per share and $1.79 per share.
The earnings figure in terms of shares translates to $23.8 billion and $25 billion.
Dell Technologies has changed its View
Dell Technologies has reported that starting from the month of May, they have changed their view of the environment in terms of demand.
Initially, they had expected that the demand for their products may rise. However, given the recent market conditions, they are expecting the outcome to be exactly the opposite.
Now, they are expecting a dip in sales of their products, which would eventually generate low earnings, thus, low revenues.
Dell Shares Dipped
Turns out, the investors were hoping to see a strong outlook from the technology giant because after sharing the outlook, Dell’s shares plummeted.
The report from the latest stock trading session shows that the share prices for Dell Technologies have dipped 4.3%. At the time of publication, the share prices for Dell Technologies are trading at $45.84 per share.
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The Pixel Watch 2 features a familiar design but introduces a new heart rate sensor powered by Fitbit’s updated AI for improved health insights. With an extended battery life of 24 hours, including an always-on display, it has garnered positive reviews.
In addition to the Pixel Watch 2, Amazon is providing a rare opportunity to save on the official Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 Slim S Pen case, currently priced at $78, down from the regular $100. This marks the second-ever discount on all three colors, offering savings of up to 22%. The case, made from eco-conscious silicone, provides extra grip and protection for the foldable phone, with a built-in S Pen slot for convenient stylus storage.
Furthermore, the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE (check out our article on the Tab S9 series) is available on Amazon for $419 (down from its usual price of $450). This 128GB model, featuring an Exynos 1380 chip, 6GB of RAM, and an included S Pen, represents a new all-time low. For those seeking higher storage capacity, the 256GB variant is discounted to $488 (from $520), marking the second-ever price cut.
Additionally, Google’s official Pixel Watch bands are on sale, starting at $36. The Woven Band, available in Ivy and Lemongrass styles, is offered at a $9 discount from its regular $60 price, presenting new all-time lows. Made from recycled polyester yarn and featuring a stainless steel clasp and lugs, these bands offer a flexible and stylish option for Pixel Watch users.
Lastly, Insta360 is running early Black Friday deals on its action cameras, smartphone gimbals, and auto-tracking webcams. Notable among the discounts is the Insta360 Flow iPhone and Android Gimbal, now priced at $139, down from $159. With a foldable design, extending selfie stick, built-in tripod, and 3-axis stabilization, the Flow is recognized as one of the top iPhone gimbals on the market.


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Ritholtz Wealth Management’s Josh Brown recently purchased additional shares of Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:AMZN). He believes that the stock is on track to reach new all-time highs.
Key Details: Brown has been a long-term shareholder of Amazon. Although the stock has shown little movement in recent times, Brown anticipates a change in its trajectory soon.
Brown stated on CNBC’s “Fast Money Halftime Report” that, “The rationale here is that Amazon is poised to become a significant player in AI. Despite the hype around AI diminishing, it’s undeniable how crucial Amazon will be. However, the stock doesn’t rely solely on the AI narrative to trade higher.”
According to Brown, Amazon’s gross profit has been compounding at a 20% CAGR since Q3 2020, despite the stock remaining mostly stagnant during that period.
Brown also highlighted the growing importance of Amazon Web Services (AWS) to the company’s revenue. While AWS accounted for approximately 10% of total revenues at the end of 2020, it represented 17% of revenues in the most recent quarter.
Brown stated, “That’s important because it helps the EBITDA margin grow. AWS is the most profitable business they operate. Last quarter, the EBITDA margin surpassed all pandemic-era quarters except for Q1 2021.”
Additionally, Brown mentioned that Amazon’s current valuation is lower than it has been for the majority of the past three years, and the company’s fundamentals are improving.
Brown concluded, “I believe we have seen the lowest points in valuation, and if Amazon can continue executing, the stock should rise. While I don’t expect it to double from these levels, there’s no reason why we couldn’t reach previous highs of around $180 to $190 based on existing fundamentals.”
AMZN Price Action: Amazon shares closed Tuesday down 1.68% at $137.63, according to Benzinga Pro.
Photo: courtesy of Amazon.


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Navigating the Metaverse: The Do’s and Don’ts of Web3 Success23. March 2023
• Panelists discussed the future of digital reality in the metaverse and how businesses should navigate their entrance into it.
• Regulators around the world will interpret what goes on in the metaverse, and Julie Jacob believes that creating regulations that can be applied worldwide is a “fantastic opportunity”.
• Arnaud Pelletier stressed that too much regulation would have drawbacks, and Andy Albertson said enterprises need to “get comfortable with discomfort” to succeed in Web3.
Metaverse Regulation: Do’s and Don’ts
At Paris Blockchain Week 2023, a group of industry professionals took to the Venus de Milo stage to discuss the future of digital reality in the metaverse and how businesses should navigate their entrance into it.
Julie Jacob – lawyer and founder of Jacob Avocats – sees privacy, regulation, and ethical standards as having “different cultures in different countries.” She believes there is an opportunity to create rules all together and also create ethical standards for these regulations.
Benefits & Drawbacks
Arnaud Pelletier (IBM Consulting France) stated that regulation is key to ensuring fairness, competition, and protection of individuals as more businesses enter this space; however he also noted that too much regulation could have drawbacks such as limited innovation, too much interpretation or stunted adoption.
In The US
Andy Albertson (Fenwick) believes over-regulation has already started happening in the United States which is pushing “good hard-working entrepreneurs” out of the country into others more receptive to innovation. He urged enterprises ready to jump into this space to get comfortable with discomfort as there are still many gray areas they need to work with.
Margrethe Vestager (executive vice president at European Commission) concluded by saying that regulators must find a way between allowing innovation while protecting people from harm; hence why understanding risk is so important when entering this space. It will be interesting to see how regulations progress globally for web3 success moving forward!


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Bins LLC needed a larger bin of its own.
They found their new warehouse located at 596 Claycraft Rd., Columbus, OH 43230.
The upstart mobile storage container company has moved its offices and warehouse from north Columbus to Gahanna. The move this week quadruples the company’s assembly and storage space and brings it one step closer to the goal of franchising, founder Greg Tuel said.
The previous home was 3,000 square feet within Leaders Moving & Storage Co.’s offices and warehouse. Bins’ new warehouse at 596 Claycraft Road, near Port Columbus International Airport, is 12,000 square feet with an option to take on another 12,000-square-foot building next door.
“We loved the location,” he said. “It’s got great visibility from (Interstate) 270, high ceilings. We can stack them three-high. It was perfect for our needs.”
Tuel has been developing Bins, which is short for Bring-In Storage, since 2005 and began delivering the mobile storage units in early 2009. The company, which assembles the containers and outfits its trucks in the warehouse, has expanded from 50 units at startup to 140.
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Well you can’t say that Mt. Gox is unfamiliar with how to make a quick exit. Overnight the beleaguered company went offline, leaving behind little online presence after even deleting its Twitter posts and contacts.
Rumors of a massive hack began to circulate, with up to nearly three quarters of a million Bitcoins making up roughly six percent of the world’s supply being swiped. At $420 per, that would net someone $315 million in one shot.
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New York, NY -- (SBWIRE) -- 10/06/2014 -- It seems that there are new lines of Hello Kitty-themed clothing and accessories coming out all the time, and it is hardly surprising because these very girly items are always very popular with young girls, teenagers and adults.
Just recently there have been several new tops that have recently gone on sale for the first time, and The New Fashion has featured these 7 Hello Kitty tops for women on their website.
As is to be expected, some of these tops are naturally very pink with the iconic Hello Kitty image adorned on the front of each one, but some of them are available in black, grey, white and lime as well.
Indeed the writer of this article points out that the grey striped Hello Kitty top is her favorite out of all of these new tops, but they all appear to be very pretty.
Commenting on these new tops, a spokeswoman for The-New Fashion.com said:
"Whenever I feature some new Hello Kitty items on this blog, it always seems to generate a lot of excitement on the various different social media channels, such as Twitter and Pinterest, for example."
"So I'm sure that this latest article will prove to be equally as popular because people seem to absolutely love Hello Kitty, whether they are buying these clothes for themselves, or whether they are buying them for their daughters or granddaughters, for instance."
Anyone that would like to view all of these new Hello Kitty tops for women that are available in 2014, can do so by visiting:
The-New-Fashion.com alerts people to the latest women's fashion trends and showcases some of the best new items of clothing that come on to the market.


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Here's Google's new self-driving minivan
Waymo, the self-driving car company owned by Google parent company Alphabet, has unveiled its latest vehicle: A Fiat Chrysler minivan.
In a blog post published late Sunday (or early Monday, depending on your timezone), CEO John Krafcik revealed the first photos of the vehicle, which it has been working on with Fiat Chrysler Automobiles since May 2016.
The minivan is a modified Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid. Waymo has a 100-strong fleet of them, which it will be testing on public roads in 2017.
The news comes shortly after Waymo announced that it is being spun out from Alphabet's experimental X lab into a full-fledged Alphabet company, with its own CEO and new name (Waymo).
Keep scrolling for more photos and info about the vehicles...
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