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Do the joint thresholds of 750 million euros in annual global sales and another at 50 million euros in European Union-based sales for when digital companies would be hit with the EU temporary 3 percent EU digital service tax violate sacred tax neutrality principles? A number of EU member states insist they do.
So much so that EU presidency holder Bulgaria has proposed for the elimination of the 750 million Euro threshold in global sales and just limit the coverage to companies with 50 million euros in EU sales. The change would likely boost the number of companies that would be required to pay the tax. The European Commission estimates the number of companies that would have to pay the DST under the currently proposed joint thresholds is between 120 and 150. The number with just the one threshold would put hundreds more on the eligibility list.
Following a host of meetings among the 28 EU member state tax experts on the temporary DST the Bulgarian presidency has proposed another important change: a reduction in the scope of the DST. This involves eliminating “the transmission of data collected about users and generated from users’ activities on digital interfaces” which is one of three activities originally proposed by the European Commission. The change was suggested over concerns of a “cascading effect” when it comes to the sale of raw user data multiple times.
The elimination of the 750 million annual turnover threshold and leaving just the 50 million EU sales turnover in the DST proposal is crucial to a host of EU member states because otherwise they insist it will lead to some very unfair tax bills. For example, under the joint thresholds approach a digital company with a 740 million Euro turnover but with a eligible EU digital services above 50 million euros would not have to pay the DST. On the other hand, a company with 760 billion euros annual turnover but digital service revenues just above the 50 million euros threshold would have to pay the 3 percent levy.
According to various EU tax experts involved in the DST negotiations, this unequal treatment would violate fundamental principal of tax neutrality as confirmed by the European Court of Justice.
Just as controversial as revising the DST monetary thresholds are plans afoot to revise the DST scope. While the Bulgarian presidency has mooted a revision by eliminating the DST on user generated raw data, there are major divisions among EU member states with some insisting on even further scope narrowing, including eliminating intermediates that use “multi-sided” online platforms for “facilitating” the “provision” of goods and services. Other countries insist scope expansion should be considered.
Those in favor of limiting the scope, including dropping intermediates, insist that while it might hit a few large companies such as Uber, Airbnb and Ebay, there are as many as 300,000 small EU businesses that will ultimately end up indirectly paying the levy. If the scope for intermediates is not eliminated for them, the 3 percent DST should at least be reduced.
Another contingent led by Estonia, which held the EU rotating presidency in the second half of 2017 and led the Council of Minister in drafting recommendations for the Commission proposal, insists that if anything the scope should be expanded. As a result, it will submit a proposal change to Austria when it takes over the rotating EU presidency on July 1.
The proposal will insist that the sale of raw user data and the sale of user data-based advertising service are “dangerously” too close to each other to allow further distortions through taxes and therefore the scope must at a minimum remain as proposed. This is especially true, according to Estonia, because temporary DST scope is line with the long-term pending EU proposal for a new virtual permanent establishment as way to tax digital companies where value is created.
Echoing the position of a number of EU member states Estonia will warn that any “watering down” of the DST proposal would disappoint the markets and be useless to governments.


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NationAir Aviation Insurance has appointed three new sales executives.
Alison Hunter is sales executive for the Great Lakes region, Brian Lauer is sales executive for the Southeast and Jamie Zigler is sales executive for Missouri and surrounding states.
Hunter and Lauer are based at the company’s Chicago headquarters. Zigler is based at NationAir’s Lincoln, Nebraska, office.
For more information: www.nationair.com.

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While chip makers are not white-knuckled with fear as they were during the economic meltdown of late 2008 and early 2009, they were hoping that the recent boom in chip sales would hold for a couple of quarters — and it probably won't. The latest projections from IT market researcher Gartner are pointing in two directions at the …
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Digisoft.tv is bringing in a new technology that enables OTT video providers to cast their content to almost any connected TV device on the market today without the need to develop and deploy TV apps.
Playmigo plans to circumvent the fragmentation that normally reduces the number of platforms an OTT service can address.
“One of the biggest challenges facing the exploding number of OTT video services being launched around the world is the increasingly fragmented array of connected devices owned by consumers,” said Technology, Media & Telecoms analyst Ben Keen. “Multi-platform casting promises a simple, easy and flexible way for service providers to deliver their content to the key devices that their customers want to use.”
The ‘software as a service’ launches with support for Chromecast, Apple TV, Roku, Android TV, Samsung Tizen Smart TV and Amazon Fire TV.
“Digisoft has spent many years in the industry, observing the creation of numerous multiscreen platforms, frameworks and bespoke implementations, none of which appear to have solved the problem of cost and maintainability,” explains Digisoft.tv CTO. “We see the emergence of the mobile-centric casting model as both an opportunity to innovate in user interaction and enable a radical reduction in cost and timelines. We believe that Playmigo is the answer for OTT providers who want a big screen solution but don’t want the pain and cost that goes with it.”
Playmigo uses Home Gateway content redistribution and custom cast receivers for operator grade set-top boxes.
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Starting tomorrow, July 1, Oxford residents will have another option for transportation as Uber makes its return to Oxford.
Uber spokeswoman Evangeline George said in an email: “Uber is excited to begin service in Oxford tomorrow at 4:00 p.m. – giving riders access to reliable transportation and offering flexible opportunities for drivers. As we head into Independence Day weekend, Uber will offer a safe alternative to drinking and driving after a night of celebrations.”
Uber was initially in Oxford for a short period of time in 2014 before the city deemed it illegal.
Uber approached the city of Oxford a few years ago wanting to become a “vehicle for hire,” but didn’t want to follow the guidelines that have been set on other vehicles for hire in the state according to Oxford Board of Aldermen member Robyn Tannehill of Ward II.
“We told (Uber that) they were welcome to enter the Oxford market under the same set of guidelines applied to every other vehicle for hire company,” Tannehill said. “They were not satisfied with having to follow the same set of guidelines. Their lobbyists were able to use their money and efforts to have our legislature pass a law that sets Uber aside as different.”
The state of Mississippi recently passed House Bill 1381 that classified Uber as a “transportation business network” and said it will “restrict the regulation of (transportation business networks) by local governments.”
The city government’s vehicle for hire ordinance requires drivers to carry a commercial driver’s license, have a video camera in each vehicle and be subject to a public, government-run background check. This local ordnance also sets a maximum charge for trips within the city limits to prevent overcharging on special events weekends such as Double Decker Arts Festival or Ole Miss football home games. Tannehill pointed out that none of the above requirements for Uber drivers are in House Bill 1321; instead, the bill calls for a “transportation network company to conduct or have a third party conduct a background check” on the Uber drivers.
“I don’t believe it is fair for the state government to make a special set of rules for one company that is in competition with all of our local vehicle for hire companies. I believe that all vehicle for hire companies in a particular town should play by the same set of rules.”
Regardless, Uber will begin legally operating in Oxford on Friday, July 1.
Uber allows patrons to request its services through a simple online app on one’s phone. Uber prices can range depending on surge prices, but the ride is one total fee and does not charge a per person rate like taxi services would.
While Tannehill noted that she had used Uber successfully in other cities, she is worried about Uber not following the same rules as other pay-for-hire transportation services.
“I have used Uber in many other towns and have had positive experiences,” Tannehill said. “I just simply believe that Uber should follow the same rules that everyone else in the market is following. Unfortunately, our legislature doesn’t agree.”
When Oxford police made the announcement that Uber will return on its Facebook page on June 29, it was met with an overwhelming reaction of 601 shares and well over 700 reactions ranging from “likes” to “love” to “wow!”
How do y’all feel about Uber returning to Oxford? Let us know below!
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JCB launches biometric fingerprint device with FPC sensor for payment authentication
JCB has partnered with Sony Imaging to offer a fingerprint scanner to support biometric authentication for the QUICPay digital payment system to provide an alternative to mobile phone-based biometrics. The fingerprint sensor in the device is supplied by Fingerprint Cards.
The FeliCa fingerprint device was exhibited by the companies at the JCB World Congress in Hawaii on October 16 and 17, with the lightweight 7cm by 3cm (2.8 by 1.2-inch) device providing an alternative to smartphone-based biometric payment authentication. It leverages a contactless IC card technology from Sony.
Once it is rolled out, FeliCa can be used for electronic payments at QUICPay + member stores. Other suggested use cases for the FeliCa include digital tickets for concert venues and sports facilities, preventing unauthorized entry and resale, and can be used for concessions payments within the venue, as well as pre-payment for sharing services for cars and bicycles, and other services that require easy, high-security personal authentication.
JCB ran a proof of concept for the device in September, and is planning to commercialize the device in 2020, according to the announcement.
“We’re excited to see biometrics diversifying and expanding into new payment form factors, a variety of use cases, across different regions,” says Thomas Rex, SVP of the smartcards business line at Fingerprint Cards.
JCB was honored earlier this year at the Cards and Electronic Payments Asia Awards (CEPI) for its biometric card system jointly developed with Idemia.


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08/29/2017 UPDATE: It has been a great deal of fuss lately over the revival of Bronco’s nameplate. From 2004 concept, Ford’s open statements about it, rumors coming from all possible sides, teasing video, to first spy shots. Yes, you read that last one correctly, first spy shots of 2020 Ford Bronco emerged. Even writers from Writemyessay.today got excited. But, don’t get too excited, it is not what you are expecting to see.
Looks of it, not
The partially covered test mule was caught testing in Michigan, but one look at it reveals the story. We are obviously talking here about Everest or Endeavour with masked fascia. Not familiar with Everest? It’s Ford’s mid-size SUV built on Ranger’s platform and primarily sold in Asia. So, what’s the deal here? First, don’t panic. Despite Bronco is going to use the same platform, it is definitely not going to be “nip and tucked” version of Everest. Further more, Ford’s executive Joe Hinrichs openly said that Bronco will stay true to its heritage, while also being instantly recognizable as Bronco. Or everything that Everest isn’t.
What’s the deal then?
Bronco is still some time away from us and it is probably early for getting out of the lab to the streets. So, this would not be the first time that some car maker during early testing uses the body of some present model to test internal bits of another one destined to arrive in future. So, why is the nose masked then? It could be due to the testing of some body parts as grille, hood or maybe headlights, that is set to appear on true Bronco. Yet, we wouldn’t bet on that, as they appear very similar to usual Everest’s deal. So, could it be Everest’s face lift? That is possible, yet not very rational as SUV in question is built in Asia and there is no logic from it roaming American streets. So, we are presumably talking about the first glimpse at 2023 Ford Bronco, the one that doesn’t reveal much as everything is on the inside, for now… And then again about that concealed front? We wouldn’t be here talking about it if it wasn’t camouflaged, right?
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If you are late to Bronco story, we shall be kind enough to remind you of stuff that you unfortunately missed. The resurrection of famous name plate is certainty and exact model year (2020) was revealed by Ford in a video. Upcoming SUV is destined to use Ranger’s body on frame platform, meaning it stays true to traditional off-road roots. Plus, the mentioned video reveals that some serious off-road credential is on the menu, meaning that Wrangler and 4Runner are about to get some company. Then we have the whole avalanche of rumors. Allegedly Bronco is going to be influenced styling wise by Troller T4 sold in Brasil, two-door version is not planned, the roof is set to be removable, one of the engines will be twin-turbo 2.7-liter V6 and hybrid powertrain is also planned. So let’s go in order. Troller T4 is openly influenced by Wrangler, leaving greater possibility that Ford finds a unique approach with styling. Original Bronco was a two-door deal and “same doored” Wrangler sells good, so maybe “blue oval” doesn’t plan to follow that gossip. Removable roof? Bring it on! We also praise the possibility of mentioned twin-turbo V6 usage and hybrid’s chances are followed by great likelihood as stuff like Mustang and F150 are getting one. Also, most importantly, new Wrangler is planning one. For anything further be patient for two more years and prepare in the meantime likely around $30k to get one.
07/31/2017 UPDATE: According to the Ford Engineer, Ford is struggling to determine the direction in which the Bronco is heading. If they need any help with the upcoming SUV, they need to take a look at these renderings below. Early in 2016, renderings of what appeared to be the new Bronco were released at the new-Bronco-centric forum, and the two-door design which was shown really looked stunning.
However, it has been confirmed by the insider that Ford is not going to produce the two-door model, which is sad news for the fans. Despite that, these rendering shows the four-door with a so-called “Air Roof.” It is a set of removable roof panels in which way Ford would pay homage to the drop-top Broncos which had been in the production line in the past.
While you look at these beautiful renderings, let’s see what else is there. The company’s engineer who is “closely involved with the [Bronco] project,” told Gear Patrol a lot of interesting information. Rumor has it that the new Bronco might look similar to the Troller, a vehicle which is based on the Ranger’s frame and which is offered in Brazil. Also, speculations tell us that the 2020 Bronco looks almost exactly like the new 2018 Wrangler. Could this be true?
According to the insider, who preferred to stay anonymous, the answer is “Yes.” Namely, the Bronco had to enter the third design phase because it “looks too much like the Wrangler.” Usually, cars go through one phase before they reach production.
What we have hoped for and now know for sure is that the 2023 Ford Bronco will use a 2.7-liter turbocharged V6 engine which produces 325 hp and 375 lb-ft of torque in the 2018 F-150 model. Allegedly, Ford should add a hybrid version of the range, which was expected, and the company has discussed adding hybrid powertrains to the F-150 and Mustang as well.
In addition, the insider also claims that there are too many people determining the future of the Bronco. Because of that decision makers are never 100% sure what to do and it is no wonder that the car has gone through three design phases. He also says that even though the Bronco will come with basic off-road equipment, it will not be as rugged as it was in the past. The new model should be more of a mall-crawling vehicle which is going to satisfied the needs of families instead of hard-core off-roader built for aficionados who will use a 4WD to the fullest. However, this has been denied in an e-mail sent from Ford which stated: “…how it will meet the needs of our most demanding off-road enthusiasts.”
Ford has confirmed the return of their famous Bronco at the 2017 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. The Ford Bronco will make a comeback as a midsize 4×4 for 2023. They even wrote on Twitter: “We are bringing back the #Ford #Bronco! One of five all-new global utilities coming by 2023 #FordNAIAS #NAIAS”.
About New Bronco 2023
Besides the official announcement, we only have few details about the new Bronco. We don’t know the design, dimensions or the specifications and Jeep officials only showed a Bronco graphic during the announcement. According to Ford’s Joe Hinrichs, the long-anticipated 2020 Ford Bronco will be assembled at the Michigan Assembly Plant.
As Hinrichs states, the upcoming vehicle is “a no-compromise midsize 4×4 utility for the thrill-seekers who want freedom and off-road functionality, with the space and versatility of an SUV. It’s capable of conquering everything from your daily commute to gravel roads and boulders.”As he was talking, behind him were images of rocky off-road terrain indicating that the new Ford Bronco 2023 will be a fascinating off-road vehicle.
Moreover, the 2019 Ford Ranger has been announced and it should also be produced at the Michigan Assembly Plant. Is there a possibility that the new 2023 Ford Bronco will be based on the new Ranger? Let’s take a look at Hinrichs’ statements once again. He did say that the new Bronco would be a midsize off-road capable 4×4 SUV, so it might be true that it will be based on the Ranger, but this is only a speculation and we will have to wait and see what happens.
Both of these vehicles – 2019 Ford Ranger and 2020 Ford Bronco have been rumored for a long time and this confirmation put smiles to many faces in the world, not only in the US. The first time we had a chance to see the plans for Bronco and Ranger was back in October 2016 in Ford’s union contract revealed by Auto Workers representative. However, this is the first time the official announcement comes from Ford and we have no doubt that these two models will see the light of the day. By 2023 we expect to see five new vehicles from Ford, but Bronco and Ranger are the best and most important ones.
Ford’s Chief Technical Officer and Executive Vice President of Product Development, Raj Nair was also asked about the new Bronco but he was reluctant to speak of the details. However, he did say that the 2023 Ford Bronco would be different and “live up to the heritage” and that it is a “capable and confident all-rounder.” We might even see a Bronco with three-door body style, but Nair didn’t want to talk about the design, keeping the fans in the dark. Moreover, it is hard to tell where the vehicle will be launched, so we don’t know whether it will reach the Australian market.
The last time we had a chance to see Bronco hitting the streets was way back in 1996. The Ranger, on the other hand, is in production, but the problem is that it hasn’t been available in the US for some time and the American customers would love to see Ranger on sale at its home. Speaking of the powerplant, both of these cars might end up with a naturally aspirated unit or an EcoBoost. Moreover, a 3.0-liter Power Stroke V6 diesel engine is also a possibility, but we have few details to talk about the powerplant of these two cars.
Ford Bronco Concept
In 2004 we had a chance to see a Ford Bronco concept and ever since than we have waited for news like this. When it was presented, the concept had that famous boxy exterior which reminded us of the original Bronco that was assembled from 1966 to 1977. The production Bronco will take after the Ranger, but the engineers will probably look back to the concept which is expected to borrow some details to the new model.
J Mays, Ford Motor Company group vice president of Design spoke of the concept:”True to its heritage, the Bronco concept is a tough, genuine SUV that’s all about function. It’s like a claw hammer in a box full of a department store, battery-operated, plastic, power tools.”
The concept does look like the original model from the 1960s but it adds modern technology. The headlamps use LED and halogen light sources while the LED taillights of the concept have a rectangular shape. The roof is interesting because it is made up of two separate sections and the driver can remove the rear portion. The concept is equipped with a 2.0-liter common-rail DuratorqTDCi engine which comes from European product range, but this engine, that delivers 128 horsepower and 244lb-ft of torque at 1,800 rpm probably won’t be in the production Ford Bronco 2023.
Mays also said for this concept:”The Bronco concept is like your favorite pair of worn, faded jeans – classic, familiar, comfortable and always in style.”
We cannot wait to find out more about the new 2020 Ford Bronco and to see how much of the original look will be retained and how Ford plans to combine modern technologies with retro design. Stay tuned for more details.


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2017 Genesis G90 arrives in Detroit to take on premium segment
The Genesis brand has officially arrived in North America as Hyundai’s premium marque is currently exhibiting the Equus-replacing G90 in Detroit.
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We have stumbled upon a new video with the Genesis G90 that focuses mostly on the interior cabin.
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Genesis G90 goes official as Hyundai’s first premium model
This is it. Hyundai’s first ever true luxury model has made its online debut as the Genesis G90 (EQ900 in South Korea).
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Genesis gets more than 4,300 G90 orders in 24 hours
The Genesis G90 is off to a strong start as the company has announced the model has received more than 4,300 pre-orders for a day in South Korea.
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Genesis, the newly launched luxury brand of Hyundai, has revealed its first model, the G90, to Korean media.
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The Gray Market and Distribution
The gray market is ill-defined and can range from legitimate goods intended for sale elsewhere sold in an unauthorized area, to outsourced manufacturers who generate more product than that ordered by an OEM, to goods that are remanufactured after use, to pure piracy. Here's a look at a recent case between a manufacturer and distributor.
Recently, Hewlett-Packard resolved a gray market" lawsuit that it filed in a federal district court in Tennessee against one of its by-then terminated distributors and one of the distributor's customers.
In essence, HP claimed that its distributor violated the terms of its authorized reseller agreement by purchasing products at deep discounts and then selling the products to a customer not authorized by HP.
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Although the revenue of Samsung Electronics in the third quarter was less than half of last year, the overall performance exceeded the market expectations as the smartphone and display business improved.
Samsung Electronics announced its preliminary earnings report for the third quarter on the 8th, with revenue of 62 trillion won and a profit of 7.7 trillion won. Compared with the same period of last year, revenue and profit decreased by 5.29% and 56.18%, respectively, but increased by 10.46% and 16.67% respectively compared with the previous quarter.
The results have exceeded market expectations. According to the Korean media "Daily Economy", the average revenue forecast of several securities companies was 61.529 trillion won and the profit was 7.1085 trillion won. Although compared with last year, the performance of the revenue is not eye-catching, but compared with the previous quarter, the growth rate is more than 10%, the revenue and profit performance are also beyond expectations. Some analysts believe that Samsung Electronics is getting rid of the decline in performance. .
The IM department (mobile phone business) did not meet the expected performance in the previous quarter, but in the third quarter, it launched new products such as Galaxy Note10 series and Galaxy Fold. The profit was about 2 trillion won, which was higher than the previous season (1.56 trillion won). About 30%.
On the other hand, the display business benefited from the peak season of smart phones, and the sales of Flexible OLED panels used in folding screens increased, and revenue and revenue are expected to grow.
In particular, the original market expects Samsung Electronics' rebound to be a semiconductor industry. In contrast, market expectations in this area are too high. At present, the industry generally believes that Samsung Electronics' semiconductor business has not returned to normal performance.
After entering the second half of 2019, NAND flash memory prices began to rise, Samsung also quickly adjusted inventory, but the DRAM market is still sluggish, the situation before the end of the year is still not optimistic.
Relevant people in the industry pointed out that Samsung's performance exceeded market expectations, which also symbolizes that Samsung began to leave the trough, the fourth quarter's revenue may be affected by the off-season and stop growing, but is expected to fully recover next year.


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How is the Clovers sit on top between tiles? for mine, blend modes doesnt seem to be working... they follow the height of the tiles which results in extreme distortion of clovers following the height changes of tiles
I really liked Cris Tales, its a Colombian game, i really like it how it looks, its like a old JRPG with a unique graphic style: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EXAUWjhqeKg
Ubisoft ‘s earnings in the first half of the fiscal year ended on September 30, 2015. The overall sales fell to a huge 57% and their net loss was at a massive $71 million.
On the other hand back catalog sales have performed well with a 53.1% increase in the overall with digital sales totaling $153.98 million which equals to 48% of the total sales, a good bump from the 27.8% in the first-half a year ago. Also, if you also look at the most recent second quarter, sales fell 11%.
Co-Founder and CEO of Ubisoft, Yves Guillemot explained, “The quality of our back-catalog and the growing digitization of our business enabled us to deliver a solid performance in the first half of the year, even though – as planned – we did not release any major titles during the period. The fact that more than 80 percent of our annual sales are expected to be generated in the second half of the year mechanically weighed on our earnings for the first six months.”
He believes the outlook for the industry will continue to be promising and that Ubisoft has unique value-creating potential. Guillemot feels Ubisoft will continue to develop their business and is aiming to be one of the highest performing groups in the game industry and be a leader in the overall entertainment sector. By doing this they offer shareholders significant value – creation potential for the coming years.
Although the first half of Ubisoft’s year was silent, they are expecting a “sharp increase” in sales in the second half with the launch of: Assassin’s Creed Syndicate, Far Cry Primal, Just Dance 2016, Rainbow Six Siege and The Division. They are expecting third-quarter sales to be down about 26%, but they are expecting the sales to be stable.


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YouTube has introduced handles as a new alternative to channel URLs. The feature is designed to help users easily find and engage with creators on YouTube. It’s being gradually implemented…
YouTube Shorts offers some unique opportunities to artists and musicians. No fancy equipment needed, and no limit on what you can create. Read on to get started using YouTube Shorts!
2022 is shaping up to be a big year for Meta, starting with the launch of several new features for Instagram. Read on to find out more!
2020 saw an increase in reports of online fraud and crime, ranging from social media hacking to bank fraud, a trend which shows no sign of slowing down in 2021….
With the right strategy, artists and the teams around them can garner great results on social media without spending a penny. But, of course, the social media giants make it as easy as possible to spend money in a bid to get greater returns.


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Watch live: Gov. Phil Murphy gives NJ coronavirus update for Tuesday (June 2)
Gov. Phil Murphy and team will host a briefing on the state of coronavirus in New Jersey at 1 p.m. Yesterday, Murphy announced the state would move into phase 2 of reopening on June 15, when shoppers will once more be permitted to go inside non-essential retail stores and restaurants can welcome customers for outdoor dining.
View a complete list of the NJ businesses set to reopen in the coming weeks here.
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As per emails sent, PlayStation Europe is giving eligible member a customized print.
“Your print will be unique to you and show everything you’ve achieved as a PlayStation Plus members,” the email reads.
Addresses are needed by July 13 on the off chance that you wish to get one, so check out your emails in the event in case you think you can qualify!
Releasing on June 29, 2010, PlayStation Plus is celebrating its 5th anniversary and PlayStation Europe is putting forth a select gathering of members a “limited edition gift” as much obliged.
Accessible just to the individuals who have been a PS+ subscriber since the earliest reference point, this is what Sony says in regards to the gift:
“To celebrate those of you that have been with us from the very beginning, a limited edition gift will be arriving in the mail for those of you that have been part of the journey since the very start. Think you may be one of them? Then keep a close eye on your emails as we’ll be getting in touch today.”
They didn’t provide any additional info, so stay tuned for news about the gift as people start getting it later today.
For a few details about PS+, PlayStation Europe has given more than 350 games since release, with almost 270 million hours spent playing FIFA 15 online on PlayStation 4.
In Japan, Sony is celebrating five years of PlayStation Plus by doling out Batman: Arkham Origins Blackgate on PlayStation Vita and Guilty Gear Xrd SIGN on PS4.


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Fintech platform and digital lender Tic:Toc has announced a seven year extension to its funding partnership with Bendigo and Adelaide Bank.
Moneytech Finance has called on the federal government to extend its SME Loan Recovery scheme referred to as SMEG2 in the face of extended lockdowns.
Ebury and Earlypay are both committed to providing the Australian SME market with simple and accessible business financing and FX services.
Mortgage broking fintech Effi has today launched their new product search API to help brokers access data under new open banking system.
Brokers are becoming the main players in the personal loan space, according to Daniel Foggo, CEO of one of the biggest fintech lenders in the sector.
Wisr announce its continued trajectory of uninterrupted growth, originating $123 million of new loans in Q4FY21, its 20th consecutive quarter of growth.


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The image of the US as the Land of the Free is being put into question. Ferguson, plus the cases of Tamir Rice, Darrien Hunt and Eric Garner, exposed America as an intolerant country where many are not free. The Prosperity Index shows this is true not only for African Americans, but for all citizens across the board..
Everyone loves sales. Whether it's the latest Xbox game, kitchen appliance or electronic gadget, people are always looking for bargains, especially during the run up to Christmas. But there's a stark difference between lining up for Boxing Day sales and the animalistic behaviour witnessed last week during the "Black Friday" sales...
As more and more stories of human trafficking appear in newspapers and on television, consumers are increasingly asking what they can do to fight this problem. Many are frustrated, and feel disconnected from the people who make the clothes they wear or pick the fruit they eat, toiling in foreign countries and even on distant continents thousands of kilometres from the stores and markets where the products are sold...
In countries where tipping is not the norm, the general understanding is that tipping is a reward for those who go above-and-beyond to offer a top-quality service. However, the Japanese, for example, suggest that the employer is paying good money for their staff to do precisely that - and surely that work ethic cannot be faulted.
In his speech last night, the President stated that the United States had a 'responsibility to lead', and that the values of freedom, justice, and dignity underpin American leadership in an uncertain world. Adherence to these principles has been found wanting in recent years; let's hope that policymakers remember them while they search for a comprehensive response to the Islamic State's provocations.
Public health emergencies often occur in the place least likely to be able to manage them, and western Africa was poorly prepared for the latest outbreak of Ebola. However, as much as an overwhelmed world might fervently hope that it will remain an African problem, its impact will be felt far beyond the borders of Liberia and its neighbours. Ebola outranks everything else on a crowded global agenda today, and the quicker we acknowledge this, the more effectively it can be contained.
The number of children on the route to the US keeps on growing. Nine per cent of the patients treated by MSF in south and central Mexico are minors. "Kids typically come with their families - normally they are not alone," says MSF psychologist Miguel Gil. "They live it in another way, they have a clearer perspective of time than adults, and they learn the route and the places by heart."
For the nations of Europe, the legacy of appeasing Russian behaviour makes a vigorous response to the current crisis absolutely vital. While there may be economic risk inherent in imposing sweeping sanctions, a broad package of 'level three' measures, targeting vulnerable sectors of the Russian economy, is essential.
The General Election is just 10 months away. But the focus of its debate is a generational challenge to share the benefits of growth, in an environment of ongoing reductions in public spending. The good news is that the current squeeze in living standards is not inevitable and there are choices we make to reach a different outcome.


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Leading company specializing in providing design, engineering, testing and homologation services to the automotive industry worldwide to distribute together with VI-grade digitalized test tracks for offline and online simulations
Marburg, December 6th, 2018 – Following the agreement recently signed with Applus+ IDIADA, VI-grade today announced the availability of the first set of virtual files representing proving grounds located at the IDIADA testing facilities in Tarragona, Spain. These tracks are now available both for offline (on software products such as VI-CarRealTime from VI-grade for real-time vehicle simulation) and online (on all driving simulators from VI-grade) simulations.
In detail, the “Dry Handling”, “General Road” and “Comfort” tracks are now available as graphic scenarios in VI-GraphSim as well as road data files. The quality of the track files has been already tested on the DiM150 driving simulator installed at the VI-grade technical headquarters of Udine, Italy as well as on the Compact Simulator which has been already delivered to IDIADA as an anticipation to the DiM250 dynamic driving simulator that is going to be installed at their premises at the beginning of 2019.
This partnership provides another example of VI-grade’s mission of bridging the gap between testing and simulation, since customers can now work with Applus+ IDIADA to prepare their vehicle tests on virtual tracks on driving simulators, executing then the same tests on real proving ground for further validation.
“These new road data files and high-resolution graphic files will be available for purchase for all customers who wish to virtually test their vehicles with software products such as VI-CarRealTime and VI-GraphSim, the graphic engine of VI-grade’s static and dynamic driving simulators,” said Guido Bairati, VP Global Sales, VI-grade. “We are proud to keep up the continuous collaboration with such an important partner, which provides engineering services to several major automotive companies worldwide.”


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A lockdown is getting closer as the number of infections increases faster and the maximum capacity of healthcare is approaching. One of the lessons of the first wave is that economic damage occurs before the economy is partially locked with a lockdown.
ING saw, for example, that at the beginning of this year, spending in some sectors was already falling before stores had to implement a door policy. People no longer went to the store out of caution against the virus. “But the reaction with a second wave does not have to be the same as with the first,” says Blom. “For example, we know a lot more about the virus. In the spring we still assumed that 20 percent of the people who have the virus would have to go to hospital. Now we know that that is one or one and a half percent.”
ING has not yet seen such a ‘caution effect’ in recent weeks. “Turnover in bars and restaurants even increased slightly”, says Blom. “Turnover in clothing stores did decline. However, we think that the weather played a more important role: you would rather go to a terrace than to a shop and you are not cold, so no reason to buy warmer clothing.”
Support packages more sober
The cabinet has reserved a great deal of money for absorbing economic blows. Compared to the first aid packages, the schemes are now more austere and are being phased out. The cabinet may be forced to expand the packages again, if the second wave continues considerably. Even more than now, the question will be asked: which companies do you help and which not? A difficult question, because viability as a criterion is also surrounded by uncertainty.
“You don’t know yet what will be ‘viable’ in the future,” says Blom. “It is partly determined by the policy you are pursuing now, and how it works out. You can, however, conclude that there are sectors whose viability will be much less viable for the time being than before corona, such as aviation.”
“ Keep Supporting Generously ”
Transport, the catering industry and the travel industry are most often mentioned as sectors where the damage is still somewhat contained due to the aid measures, but which could suffer heavily in the next lockdown.
Blom pleads for generous support until there is more clarity about how the pandemic can be brought under control, for example if much more testing can be done. “Phasing out the support will lead to additional bankruptcies and more unemployment, and it is too easy to assume that growth sectors will automatically flourish extra. In an economy where demand is falling, companies will not invest heavily in new activities.”


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FINTECH Circle Partners with Gust to Leverage Early-Stage Investment Opportunities for Fintech startups in the UK
FINTECH Circle is now accepting applications from early-stage startups on Gust
May 11, 2015 – London – FINTECH Circle, Europe’s first Angel Network focused on Fintech, today announced a partnership with Gust, the world’s largest online platform connecting entrepreneurs and early-stage investors, to provide entrepreneurs in the Fintech industry with greater global reach and access to early-stage investment opportunities.
“Our partnership with FINTECH Circle will empower the network and its members with unprecedented access to early-stage investment opportunities from angels throughout the world,” said David S. Rose, CEO of Gust, which powers over 80% of the world’s organized professional angel networks. “We have over 50,000 individual accredited investors and 1,000 angel groups spanning more than 80 countries who will now be at the fingertips of these promising entrepreneurs. We are excited to work with FINTECH Circle and expand the reach of their startup ecosystem.”
“We are really excited to have chosen Gust as our platform to help both our FINTECH Circle investors as well as our Fintech entrepreneurs to manage the investment process, “ added Susanne Chishti, CEO & Founder of FINTECH Circle. “With Gust it will be easy for Fintech startups to set up their online deal room and share the required information during the due diligence process with interested investors and keep them constantly up-to-date on the investment process.”
The Gust platform is the most widely adopted SaaS funding platform and will provide entrepreneurs with access to thousands of early-stage investment groups and tens of thousands of individual accredited early-stage investors.
Applications for FINTECH Circle are now open. Those accepted into the latest stage of the program will be supported by unique success triggers:
- Meet the most senior Finance leaders who have built their careers across financial services and technology and who want to share their expertise with you
- Unrivaled international exposure through FINTECH Circle’s network: Raise funds by presenting to FINTECH Circle Angels, once you have convinced them, they provide their cash as well as their knowledge, expertise and contacts to make your business succeed
- Investment Size: £ 75,000 to £ 500,000+ Pounds Sterling
Interested startups must register on the FINTECH Circle website where they will be redirected to manage their application and submit their company information through the Gust platform. Additional information on how and where to apply can be found here.
About FINTECH Circle
FINTECH Circle is Europe’s 1st Angel Network focused on Fintech investments which brings together Fintech businesses with experienced investors & angels from finance & technology industries. FINTECH Circle – fueling the Fintech revolution. Fintech stands for the growing sector of technologies applied to financial services.
Gust is the world’s largest online platform and community for entrepreneurs and early-stage investors. The platform makes it easy for early-stage investors and entrepreneurs to connect, collaborate, and manage all aspects of their investment relationship, from initial pitch to successful exit. Gust is endorsed by the world’s leading business angel and venture capital associations, including the ACA and EBAN, and powers over 1,000 investment organizations in 80+ countries. More than 300,000 startups have already used the platform to connect and collaborate with over 50,000 individual investors. Gust is based in New York, NY, with a European office in London, UK. For more information, please visit www.gust.com.


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Mobile Acquisition Fuels Green Dot's Banking Ambitions
The prepaid card company will introduce a bank account with a traditional debit card attached to it sometime this year, chief executive Steve Streit told American Banker.January 27
To create a mobile banking offering that can compete with banks or the likes of Google Inc., the prepaid card marketer Green Dot Corp. is purchasing the location-based deals company Loopt Inc.
Green Dot, which owns Bonneville Bancorp, has been readying itself over the past several months for the launch of a new bank account. To that end, it is imperative that Green Dot create new, more compelling ways for consumers to interact with the company, says Steve Streit, Green Dot's chairman and chief executive.
"The pieces of the puzzle [are] coming together," Streit says in an interview. "To be competitive, and for banks to be relevant in 10 years from now, or five years from now, you need to have the pedigree and the DNA that is every bit as sophisticated as what Google or Apple or anyone else" is doing.
The Loopt deal, which Green Dot expects to close this month, makes it a more formidable opponent to traditional banks, analysts say.
"Green Dot has been and continues to be a threat to banks because they can offer an almost identical product as a much lower price point," says Wedbush analyst Gil B Luria. "If they can continue to do that as we move toward mobile, then they continue to be a threat to banks."
Many banks are coming out with mobile apps that offer complex capabilities, such as personal financial management, on phones, tablets and even e-readers. Technology companies such as Google and Square Inc., as well as retailers like Starbucks Corp. (and, reportedly, Wal-Mart Stores Inc. and Target Corp.), are also moving aggressively to handle consumer payments through handheld devices.
These offerings seem to be coming out well ahead of the demand for such tools — surveys often suggest that consumers do not share banks' enthusiasm for mobile banking and payments.
Green Dot already offers a mobile app to its prepaid card users. This app allows customers to locate nearby surcharge-free automated teller machines and check their account balance.
But those basic features aren't enough to serve the customers Green Dot plans to attract by offering a branchless bank account, Streit says.
Green Dot, of Monrovia, Calif., agreed to pay $43.4 million in cash for Loopt. Roughly $9.8 million of that amount is set aside to retain certain current Loopt employees.
Green Dot plans to turn Loopt's Mountain View headquarters into a development center to expand its digital offerings. Its planned features include a mobile account-opening tool.
Even before the Loopt deal was announced, Green Dot has been vocal about its plans to beef up its mobile offerings through location-based services and other technology.
"What we want to do is use location-based services to help control the end-to-end transaction and experience for the user," said John MacIlwaine, a former Visa Inc. executive who became Green Dot's chief information officer in December, in a January interview with Bank Technology News. "We already have all of the tech capabilities necessary to do this in house."
Though the Loopt deal could make Green Dot a tougher competitor to banks, observers have expressed concerns about whether Loopt will be as good a fit as Streit predicts.
With any purchase, there is the potential for a culture clash. That might make it difficult for Green Dot to retain Loopt's staff in the near term, says Celent senior analyst Zil Bareisis.
"I am not saying this will happen here, but it's always a major risk factor when you have a technology start-up joining the ranks of a larger and more established player," he says.
Green Dot may also not yet be ready to take full advantage of this acquisition, says Lawrence Berlin of First Analysis in a research note.
"The acquisition may make the product more attractive to Green Dot cardholders and merchants selling the cards, but that assumes a link between mobile connectivity and Green Dot cards that does not yet exist," Berlin wrote.


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Sony's announced the arrival of PS3 firmware update 3.73.
It's a non-mandatory install which will improve your console's stability in certain areas, Sony explained via Twitter:
"A new, non-mandatory PS3 firmware update, v3.73, is now available. Stability during use of certain PS3 format software has been improved."
Sure, it all sounds a bit dry but every little helps. Much more significant was PS3 firmware update 3.70, which added bits of functionality including the ability to share recommendations for PlayStation Store items.


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The offering is not due to close until Dec. 18, with the IPO scheduled to be allotted on Dec. 19. It will make its stock market listing debut on Dec. 21st.
The Indian company, which manufactures cryogenic tanks and other equipment, is offering 2.21 crore (22100000) shares from initial shareholders, and is expecting to raise Rs 1,459.32 crore (Rs 14593200000, or $175,110,373.74) with the IPO, with the company itself receiving nothing for the sales.
The grey market premium (GMP) on the shares is Rs 445, suggesting an initial listing of Rs 1105, however, the GMP remains unregulated and while it gauges the temperature of a launch, it is not a guarantee. It does indicate that investors perceive profit in the shares beyond the issue price.
What does InoxCVA produce?
The company, which is part of INOX group, specializes in cryogenic tanks and end-to-end cryogenic solutions for transport and storage. INOX’s recent financial performance has been on an upward trend, with India Times reporting a 17% on-year growth for the group in the 2023 financial year. The conglomerate has not issued an IPO since 2006, when it issued Inox Leisure (now part of the PVR Group).
Speaking to Press Trust India, executive director of the group Parag Kulkarni said: “The main purpose of the IPO is to make us more visible in the global markets. Though globally, we are the third largest by volume at Chart of the US and the Chinese state-owned firm CIMC, from a revenue perspective we are too small.”
India’s tech sector is currently experiencing huge growth, with Apple moving the production of a quarter of all iPhones to Karnataka and AMD launching a new design center in Bengaluru. Many companies are eager to minimize dependence on China, especially with export regulations constantly in flux.
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Amazon has built an army and an employee to sort packages safely Products Its latest robot is being propelled Its first fully autonomous moving robot, and like Amazon’s current warehouse robots, the Proteus is designed to move large, full-packed packages around a warehouse.
On the other hand, Amazon says that Proteus will be able to roam the warehouse.
It uses Amazon’s proprietary safety, perception and navigation technology to navigate autonomously and avoid collisions with human operators.
“Historically, a UI app has been safely loaded,” the company said in a blog post, a user app used to post to a blog: “Keeping smart and secure.”
See, your freelance heroine via print, can she make it to her destination? to the next GoCart.
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Strategic eMarketing Founder to Serve as Economic Fuel Advisor
The 2013 Economic Fuel competition that encourages Humboldt County college students to become local entrepreneurs is already attracting teams, and Strategic eMarketing founder Emanuel Rose has agreed to act as a volunteer advisor for the competition.
Economic Fuel: The Humboldt County Student Business Challenge is a business plan competition that launches each fall and culminates the following spring. Several teams compete for a chance to win part of $117,000 in seed capital to get their business started. As a part of the process, students get a chance to participate in business workshops and forums, as well as develop relationships with business professionals through the advisor program.
Working with community advisors gives teams a chance to build their business network and “learn about real world applications”
“We have over 40 community advisors who take on different roles and use different methods to support the competitors,”
With over 20 years of business experience in product development, sales and marketing, Emanuel Rose will act as a resource for teams on creating and optimizing marketing campaigns to generate sales growth and achieving results by focusing on the customer first. He said he hopes to work with a tech-focused team and review last minute business plan submissions for veracity.
“I’m looking forward to helping students create effective business plans that they can implement successfully in this market,” he said. “Economic Fuel provides a great opportunity for students to create their own niche in Humboldt County and to the markets outside of our county.”
Teams have until February 1 to register to compete in Economic Fuel, with business plans due on March 25. Winners will be announced at an awards ceremony on April 26.
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New CEO At Guitar Center
...several multi-billion dollar retailers through periods of rapid growth. From 2011 to 2013 he served as chairman and CEO of The Sports Authority, Inc., a 475-store sporting goods retailer. Between 2006 and 2011 he was chairman, CEO, and president of Jo-Ann Fabric & Craft Stores, the largest fabric and craft retailer in the U.S., which had record earnings during his leadership. Prior to Jo-Ann, Webb spent more than 20 years with Fred Meyer, Inc. and The Kroger Company.
The leadership transition was accompanied by disappointing financial results at Guitar Center. According to several sources, the retailer’s EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization) declined to $18 million in the third quarter from $28 million for the same period a year ago. Quarterly revenues advanced 1.5% for the period to $528 million compared to $520 million a year ago. However, same-store sales for the period dropped 1.7%.
Guitar Center’s bond holders reacted negatively to the news. In Monday trading, pricing on the 6.5% secured bonds dropped to $84.25 from $91.625. The bonds now yield 11.1%. Guitar Center’s unsecured bonds took an even bigger hit, dropping to $62 from $72.5. They now offer a 15.5% yield.
“We would like to thank Mike Pratt for his service and welcome Darrell to the company,” said David Kaplan, a member of Guitar Center’s Board of Directors and co-founder and senior partner of Ares Management LLC, which recently acquired a controlling stake in GC from former owner Bain Capital. “Given Darrell’s extraordinary track record of success in growing and leading large specialty retail companies, we are confident in his abilities to enhance Guitar Center’s customer experience and further bolster the company’s position as a world-class, omni-channel retailer in one of the most passion-driven retail categories. Since becoming the controlling shareholder of Guitar Center in April, Ares has supported a number of initiatives at the company that we believe will position Guitar Center for growth. We look forward to working with Darrell as he and the leadership team continue to advance these and other exciting initiatives at the company.”
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Nigeria, the largest producer of cassava in the world, needs to adopt a new seed system approach to compete globally and keep the price of cassava-based foods stable and affordable in the country, experts have said.
Speaking at a media parley at the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) on Wednesday, Prof Lateef Sanni, the project manager of the institute’s BASICS-II project, described cassava as the engine of economic growth and stressed that Nigeria must take advantage of the economic potentials of the root crop.
“Countries like Brazil, China, Thailand, Vietnam, and even Cambodia are reaping “gold” from cassava. These countries do not record less than 30 tons per hectare. However, farmers in Nigeria produce less than 10 tons due to poor performing seeds,” Prof. Sanni said.
According to him, “the goal of BASICS-II project is to provide farmers with access to affordable, quality-assured seeds of improved cassava varieties in demand by local food and processor markets through the establishment of a commercially viable seed value chain.”
“We are doing this using the seed system approach called the BASICS model. We are encouraging farmers to adopt new and improved varieties to improve productivity, raise incomes of cassava growers and seed entrepreneurs, enhance gender equity, and contribute to inclusive agricultural transformation,” he added.
In the words of the project’s Advocacy, Promotions and Outreach lead, Dr. Godwin Atser, “Improved varieties are key to changing that narrative of cassava. Adoption of improved varieties will increase cassava productivity, ensure food security, guarantee processors of quality raw materials, and hinder the spread of cassava crop diseases on farms.
Apart from its economic and sustainability elements, Dr Atser said that the BASICS model had a job creation component.
“Today, we have hundreds of farmers across Nigeria and Tanzania that are engaged in cassava stem multiplication and marketing,” he explained, adding that “currently, the project has created over 400 of cassava seed entrepreneurs in Benue, Kogi, Abia, Delta, Cross River and Akwa Ibom States.”
Dr Atser said that the project had strengthened links with the National Agricultural Seed Council (NASC), the country’s seed regulating agency. He noted that the country currently has two EGS companies – IITA GoSeed, a private company owned by IITA, and Umudike Seed, a private firm owned by the National Root Crops Research Institute (NRCRI, Umudike, Abia state.
Dr Mercy Diebiru-Ojo, a vegetative seed specialist and the General Manager of IITA GoSeed said that the Early Generation Seed Companies were responsible for multiplying the new varieties developed by the breeders in IITA, NRCRI, NextGen Cassava and other breeding programs.
She said: “At IITA GoSeed, we use new technologies to multiply the improved varieties and make virus–free stems available to the seed producers who will further multiply and sell to farmers. Our Semi Autotrophic Hydroponics (SAH) technology has helped us surmount the slow multiplication challenge we used to have in the past. Now we are multiplying virus-free cassava planting materials at a much faster rate such that within two years of release, the improved planting materials are commercially available.
The Operations Manager for IITA GoSeed, Akinyemi Ibikunle, also stated that the business of making improved varieties available to farmers is also a very lucrative venture for those interested in cassava seed production.


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Sam’s Club coming to Costa Rica
Membership-based, buy-everything-in-bulk, Wal-Mart-owned Sam’s Club is coming to Costa Rica, the daily El Financiero reported Monday.
Wal-Mart owns Maxi Pali, Más x Menos and Palí supermarkets found in Costa Rica, as well as seven Wal-Mart Supercenters in the country. All together, according to information on Wal-Mart’s website, the corporation has 199 stores here and employs approximately 11,900 people. Wal-Mart has more than 550 stores in Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua and Costa Rica, and employs almost 30,000 workers.
Sam’s Club offers shoppers various membership options with yearly fees that grant members access to warehouse-style aisles lined with goods often in bulk quantities.
El Financiero reported that Wal-Mart will build a Sam’s Club on a property near the center of the eastern San José suburb of Curridabat, northeast of Lomas de Ayarco.
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If you think you know what's actually in the food you're buying, you could be wrong.
Reading the label may not be enough to help you know what's in it.
Experts say about 10 percent of the food in a grocery store is adulterated, meaning it's mislabeled, diluted or misrepresented.
Some of the biggest offenders?
Fish products, fruit juices, extra virgin olive oil and honey.
Researchers say food fraud costs the U.S. 10 to 15 billion dollars a year. And counterfeiters rake in the cash.
Experts say you should be careful if something looks too good to be true.
They recommend you shop for trusted brands.


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China is set to buy up to 70 percent of the US grocery market by 2020, according to a report by the investment bank Morgan Stanley.
The country is currently the second largest market for groceries in the world, but Morgan Stanley believes the market could expand to as much as 75 percent of gross domestic product by 2020.
The report predicts Chinese grocery spending will grow by as much 10 percent per year, from $1.7 trillion in 2020 to $2.3 trillion in 2025.
“By 2020, the share of total US grocery spending in China could reach 80 percent,” the report said.
“We expect China to account for up to $1 trillion in gross domestic value added (GVA) by 2020.”
The report also predicts Chinese supermarket purchases will account for more than 60 percent of total grocery sales in the US by 2020 and 70 percent by 2025.
China’s $100 billion grocery industry is one of the fastest-growing sectors in the United States.
The country has been rapidly expanding its market share in grocery markets worldwide.
China also has the largest domestic supermarket market in the country with more than 1.2 million stores, according the Morgan Stanley report.
According to Morgan Stanley, the China market is expected to grow by more than 15 percent annually over the next 10 years.
In an interview with CNBC on Monday, Chinese President Xi Jinping said he believes China will be the biggest buyer of US groceries by 2020:


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Bank of England chief economist Andy Haldane said on Tuesday that “early” evidence continued to indicate that the UK economy was set for a rapid V-shaped recovery.
“There is a debate about which letter of the alphabet will best describe the path of the economy,” Haldane said, noting that there was scepticism about the swift recovery predicted in the central bank’s May Monetary Policy Report.
“It is early days, but my reading of the evidence is so far, so V,” he said, speaking during an online webinar.
During a V-shaped recession, an economy suffers a sharp but short-lived period of economic contraction, which is immediately followed by a quick return to pre-crisis levels of growth.
Haldane said that several unofficial economic indicators, such as data on credit card transactions, Google searches, and measures of footfall on the high street, suggested that the UK recovery had come “sooner and faster” than any forecasters had predicted.
He said that, if the recovery was to continue at this pace, then the UK economy could end up contracting by just 8% in 2020, far lower than the 17% the Bank of England had predicted in May.
Forecasters at the bank have revised their forecast for global GDP growth, suggesting a contraction of just 10% in the second quarter — a marked improvement from the previously predicted 23% contraction.
“Even relative to the scale of the fall, this is a large upward revision,” Haldane said. “One reason is because social distancing measures have been loosened more rapidly than expected.”
But Haldane said that the pace at which coronavirus restrictions were eased in the UK was broadly in line with what the Bank of England had predicted, meaning that the strong recovery thus far could indicate “underlying strength” in UK consumer spending.
Haldane also said that the evidence suggested that UK consumers were not simply bringing future spending forward.
“Looking ahead, the opening of pubs, restaurants, hotels, cinemas and other hospitality outlets on 4 July will provide further impetus to spending,” he said.
“My own market intelligence suggests considerable pent-up demand.”
Haldane’s comments come after the Office for National Statistics (ONS) said on Tuesday that UK economic output shrunk by 2.2% in the first three months of the year, the largest quarter-on-quarter contraction in GDP in 40 years.
The final tally was worse than an earlier estimate, published in May, that said GDP contracted by 2%.
Speaking earlier this month, Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey said that the bank did not spend “any time” trying to determine the letter used to describe the shape of the economic recovery.
“We don’t want to get too carried away by this. I mean, let’s be clear, I mean, we’re still living in very unusual times,” he said, noting that a lifting of restrictions would result in a jump in economic activity.


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A SELECT group of North Queensland mango growers have added a new skillset to their resumes: modelling.
Earlier this month, six growers from Giru glammed up for a photoshoot and subsequent calendar titled, "Australian Mangoes: This Season's Must-Have", sales of which will raise money for Foodbank Australia.
Grower, Alfio Pappalardo, Marathon Man Go, said featuring in the high-fashion calendar was a vast contrast from their usual day of picking and packing the season's peak harvest.
"My wardrobe doesn't usually go beyond a singlet, stubbies and gumboots - so I wasn't one hundred percent sold on the idea. That's until my wife got involved," Mr Pappalardo said.
"After the photoshoot, I can easily say that being pampered with a makeover, getting dressed up and strutting down the runway between our mango trees was a lot of fun, and at the end of the day it was all for a great cause."
The other growers were Brad and Loretta Bowen, Sandy Cove Mango Plantation; Sam and Josie Pappalardo, Marathon Man Go; and Katie Pappalardo, Marathon Man Go.
The Australian Mangoes calendar marked the start of summer and the peak of the season, with Aussies expected to indulge in close to 200 million mangoes.
Australian Mangoes spokesperson, Matthew Dwyer, said Aussie mango growers deserve to be celebrated for the effort and hard work they put into growing fruit.
"Much like the fashion world, Australian Mangoes are the season's must-have accessory. Our hope is that the calendar will highlight the great people who work tirelessly to produce our favourite summer treat," Mr Dwyer said.
Proceeds from the sales of the light-hearted 2021 calendars will support the work of Foodbank Australia.
Foodbank Australia chief executive officer, Brianna Casey, said after a challenging year for so many Australians, the calendar was a fantastic initiative that not only celebrated hard working farmers but also helped those who need Foodbank's help to put a meal on the table.
"Thank you to these wonderful mango farmers for taking the plunge and doing something that may be out of their comfort zone all in the name of charity," Ms Casey said.
"And thank you Australian Mangoes for taking on this fantastic initiative - for every dollar raised, two meals are created which is sure to help many Aussies this time of year."
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Uber hires chief security officer to help earn back user trust
Uber has named a former NSA official its chief security officer, bolstering its goal of making safety a major priority.
Matt Olsen, a former NSA general counsel who also led the National Counterterrorism Center under President Obama, assumes the role of chief trust and security officer next month, the company announced Tuesday.
In an email he sent to employees Tuesday, chief legal officer Tony West stressed the importance of adding the word “trust” to Olsen’s title.
“As I’ve said before, earning and maintaining trust is an essential ingredient to our brand proposition, and it’s everybody’s job,” he wrote in the email, obtained by CNNMoney. “That’s particularly true when it comes to handling our riders’ and customers’ data, and our success in that task is core to our Security team’s mission.”
The news comes nine months after West’s predecessor, Joe Sullivan, left in the wake of a massive security breach that occurred in late 2016 but wasn’t promptly disclosed.
CEO Dara Khosrowshahi, who joined Uber late last August, revealed in November that two hackers stole the personal data — including phone numbers, email addresses, and names — of 57 million users and drivers and the driver’s license numbers of 600,000 drivers. Uber paid the thieves $100,000 to destroy the data and did not tell regulators or users about the breach.
Uber fired Sullivan and Craig Clark, its former legal director of security and law enforcement, for their involvement.
The breach led to Federal Trade Commission investigation into allegations that Uber deceived its customers; Uber settled the case in April.
The company has been vocal about making physical and digital security a top priority. Beyond the scrutiny over how it handles consumer data, the company has also faced allegations of gender discrimination toward employees and sexual assault by drivers.
Olsen started advising Uber “late last year” on organizational structure and strategy for Uber’s security teams. Most recently, he served as president and chief revenue officer of IronNet Cybersecurity.
Uber filled other key leadership roles in July when it hired its first chief privacy officer and its first data protection officer, a position required under the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation.
Olsen’s hire was first reported on Tuesday by The New York Times.


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Walter G. Hall heads one of the largest and most energetic food service operations in Utah and, in just one summer, will sell more than 256,500 ice cream cones, 120,000 hamburgers, 800,000 beverages and 100,000 pounds of french fries.
Hall, 46, of Sandy, is the foods director at Lagoon amusement park in Farmington and oversees nearly 200 employees in the park's foods department. During the summer, more than 350 different youths will have held down a foods job for some period of time at Lagoon.A native of North Carolina, Hall came to Utah in 1965 and started part time with Lagoon in 1968. He became a full-time employee in 1973 and has managed practically every department in the amusement park.
"Lagoon will be open about 130 days this year. We open about the second week in April and close in late October, but we are only open weekends before Memorial day and after Labor Day. This long Labor Day Weekend will be one of our busiest times of the year, especially if the weather is good."
Hall oversees a full service sit-down restaurant, a series of fast food stores and a variety of vendor stands at Lagoon. These facilities sell several dozen different food items, from sandwiches, hot dogs, burritos and funnel cakes to pizzas, soft and hard ice cream, corn on the cob and chicken dinners.
Someday, he said, he hopes to be able to provide park patrons with box lunches for picnics and all-you-can-eat dinners for large organizations and companies.
Hall said the foods department provides more than 40 management level jobs for high school and college-age youths. "Ten of my young supervisors manage 10 to 50 employees, and my 35 stand managers oversee three to 10 employees each."


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If you had to draw up a list of motorcycles that provide excellent bang for the buck, the Yamaha MT-09 would have to rank high on that list, as the tuning fork brand has put together a potent motorcycle for the price with this three-cylinder machine.
Now for the 2021 model year, the Yamaha MT-09 is getting a massive overhaul, with virtually every piece of the bike changed for next year. This means more power, less weight, and certainly more features.
At the core of the bike is a new engine, which is now a 890cc three-cylinder unit (up from the previous 847cc generation).
Despite the increase in cylinder displacement, Yamaha says that the four-stroke triple weighs less than its predecessor, with new pistons, con-rods, camshafts, and crankcases. It also includes a slip-assist clutch.
Peak power is quoted at 117hp (87.5kW), while peak torque is measured at 69 lbs•ft (93 Nm) at 7,000 rpm, both of which are only slight improvements on the outgoing model’s specs of 113hp / 65 lbs•ft, though one has to remember that the 2021 model is now Euro5 compliant.
The frame is now a diecast Deltabox design, made out of aluminum. The subframe and the radically different swingarm have also been made out of aluminum, which again contributes to the overall weight loss on the 2021 Yamaha MT-09. As such, the quoted curb weight is 417 lbs for the 2021 Yamaha MT-09.
Suspension is handled by KYB, with fully adjustable forks at the front, while the rear shock offers preload and rebound adjustment. Brakes are by Nissin, with a radial master cylinder and dual 298mm discs at the front.
Perhaps the real highlight of the new Yamaha MT-09 is the addition of a more modern electronics package for the 2021 model year.
A six-axis IMU has been fitted to the sport bike, and it assists with the lean-angle sensitive traction control, slide control, cornering ABS, and rear-lift mitigation features.
Also, the dash is now a 3.5″ TFT unit, and there is an up/down quickshifter as standard.
Priced at $9,399 in the United States ($10,799 in Canada), there is a modest boost to the MT-09’s previously sub-$9,000 price tag. But, the extra $400 that is coming in 2021 certainly seems to come with it a bevy of smart upgrades to this popular sport bike package.
Once again, Yamaha seems to have a winner with the MT-09, and this value bike has certainly packed on the features for 2021.
Source: Yamaha Motor Europe


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Are you afraid of getting your cell phone wet in rain? Now you don’t have to worry about that anymore. The consumer electronics giant Sony has introduced their newest flagship smartphone Xperia Z, the Android (4.1 Jelly Bean) handset is both dust and water resistant — IP55 and IP57, specifically — and can survive the rain or even an accidental swim in your local pool.
Xperia Z was unveiled during the Sony’s CES press conference. It is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 1.5 GHz S4 Pro processor and 2GB of RAM and features 4G LTE connectivity. It also includes a new Battery STAMINA mode that is meant to increase standby times by as much as 4 times.
In addition to its durable design — the phone used tempered glass on its front and back as well as an anti-shatter film — it is also packing a punch under the hood. The 5-inch smartphone has a 1080p display, and a 13-megapixel camera. With the Battery Stamina mode the phone automatically shuts down battery-draining apps whenever the screen on the devices is off, powering them back on when you start to use the phone again.
NFC, Near Filed Communication, capabilities in the handset allow Xperia owners to quickly pair the phone with everything from speakers to your television. It can also come in handy with your TV. Tapping the handset on the remote control for one of Sony’s new televisions will let you view the content from your smartphone on your television screen. So you can play Angry Birds or watch Netflix on your TV with a single tap. Isn’t it great?
Sony expects to launch Xperia Z in the next few months. so what you think? Let us know in the comments.


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While there may still be celebs and models lingering in the City of Lights, Paris fashion week, and with it fashion month, is officially over. A lot happened over the week and a half. Fashion goers looted the Chanel set, RiRi … The post Top 5 Paris Fashion Week Fall 2014 Trends appeared first on StyleBlazer .
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With a growing shortage of delivery drivers already causing shortages and predicted to get much worse in the run-up to Christmas, liberal broadcast media in Britain are rushing to blame Brexit for the growing problem.
The reality is very different - and bears out a key KTI warning which we have been sounding on air, online and in books for years now.
The root of the problem is DEMOGRAPHIC.
The average age of a British truck driver is now 57 years. That means, of course, that many are even older. Which in turn means that, over the last 18 months, tens of thousands of them have retired, or even died. With covid lockdown measures having virtually stopped driver training, those losses have been almost impossible to replace.
Even if enough training places were available, there is a dire shortage of young people, compared to the baby-boomer generation who have long formed the backbone of the haulage industry. Add in the education system's constant pushing of pupils to go on to get useless, dumbed-down degrees, instead of real jobs, and the low wages, long hours and poor conditions for drivers, and a driver shortage is inevitable.
Asset Alliance Group’s Industry Monitor records that 35% of surveyed decision makers in the haulage industry believe the main reason for the HGV driver shortage is low wages compared to similar jobs, while 21% say current drivers’ hours legislation make work unappealing for those with family commitments, 12% say it is the prohibitive cost of CPC training, and 8% put the shortage down to poor roadside facilities across the UK. Very few of those in the know blame Brexit.
The resulting shortage of foreign drivers is thus not the CAUSE of the problem. It is merely a factor which makes the problem even harder to solve.
The same issue, needless to say, is raising its head in the USA and across Europe.
The 'demographic winter' which we discussed in our best-selling book Deus Vult - Reconquista of the West is going to bite ever harder in the years ahead. This means that the driver shortage will keep on getting worse, and that it will turn out to be just an early warning sign of the ongoing destabilisation and contraction of the economy and society. This is what happens when a huge number of young people decide not to have children, or abort their babies. "God will not be mocked".
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Commodities Update (3rd September)
Over the last month the pound has weakened overall by about half a cent, recovering from a two cent drop earlier in the month, against the dollar and has fallen about half a cent against the euro, after initially strengthening.
After a fall by $5/barrel in mid-August (Afghanistan?) oil prices have recovered to be similar to this time last month, with prices around $73-74/barrel. Gas prices continue to firm.
There has only been one GDT result since my last report and after four months of continuous falls we saw a +0.3% increase. Are prices beginning to stabilise? With the next auction next week then we will see what happens then. At the last auction of the products offered it was only the whole milk powder that saw a fall.
With global prices high, prices have held this month.
In the past month cereals have just eased slightly in the market, while proteins have increased slightly, articularly rape prices. There is still some settling out to do from harvest with mixed stories regarding the quality of wheats available and what this will mean going forward.
As previously mentioned, gas prices are still high, which is influencing AN price, and global supply and demand is the major influence on urea price. CF are withdrawing their prices again today, which are now approximately £80/t higher than their opening price.
Urea prices are now being offered in the market for end of year delivery. Currently prices are around the £415/t mark, but the hoped for easing in Q4 seems to be disappearing.
As mentioned last month we also have access to some well-priced European produced 27N 12SO3, as an alternative to the CF product, and in all honesty, this is probably the best value product currently in the marketplace and will store well over winter.
DAP prices are still high with values still around the £560/t, and replacement prices even higher, but we are also now seeing an increase in MOP prices with prices currently around the £400/t.
Some of this increase is because political sanctions have been imposed on the world’s largest potash producer.
Be sure to think about your spring requirements NOW. I think fertiliser for the spring is going to be a complete headache for all involved. We are hearing about the problem of lorry drivers more and more, as I mentioned last month, in the press and the salaries some companies are now offering people to do this. I’m also now hearing about delays in ship availability to bring the product to the UK.
People are waiting for prices to decrease, and it is increasingly looking like this is not going to happen, ensure you have your first round or two covered and on farm.
The delays in shipping, the increase in demand in the spring (as people wait) and the lack of drivers will lead to product not arriving when required so my advice has to be if you don’t like the current prices then hedge your bets and ensure you have your initial requirements ordered before, maybe even on farm, before the new year because otherwise you may be disappointed.
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Sniper Elite is an incredibly popular series that has garnered a lot of fans over the years. While we haven't heard much about what Rebellion has been up to for the past few months other than rumors, we knew that there was more Sniper Elite coming. Today, the team announced multiple Sniper Elite projects, including a much demanded follow-up to Sniper Elite 4.
Rebellion released a video in which it discussed everything the studio is working on. We've included a list of the project below.
- Sniper Elite V2 Remastered will bring 1945 Berlin to current platforms with gorgeous new visuals and a host of new features. Sniper Elite V2 Remastered launches on Xbox One, PC, Nintendo Switch, and PlayStation 4 in 2019 and features 4K visuals on Xbox One X.
- Sniper Elite 3: Ultimate Edition on Nintendo Switch introduces Karl's breathtaking North African adventure to a Nintendo platform for the first time ever.
- A new standalone Sniper Elite game for virtual reality devices is being developed in partnership with independent British studio Just Add Water, known for their work on the Oddworld and Gravity Crash series.
- Lastly, the next major title in the Sniper Elite series, following in the footsteps of the widely acclaimed Sniper Elite 4, is being worked on now.
Which of these projects are you most excited about? Let us know. It's great to see that the Sniper Elite franchise continues to grow. Hopefully Sniper Elite 5 will take the semi-open world structure even further.
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Deal 'undersells Reckitt'
Shareholders in Reckitt & Colman are being short-changed by its £5bn merger with Dutch rival Benckiser, a former director warned yesterday.
In a blistering attack, Peter Knee also condemned a controversial £60m executive share scheme as 'overly generous' and said workers were being poorly served.
Knee, who spent 40 years with the group, told a London egm held to approve the deal that it made good commercial sense. Bringing together Reckitt brands like Dettol and Harpic with Benckiser's Finish and Vanish creates the world's biggest household cleaning products maker. About 1,500 job losses are expected.
But Knee feared Reckitt negotiated from a position of weakness after its shares slumped from 1300p to 701p.
This left it undervalued and its shareholders and managers under-represented in the enlarged group.
'Reckitt & Colman has in effect capitulated to the demands of a smaller and more aggressive firm,' he said, winning warm applause.
Chairman Alan Dalby, who will head the enlarged group alongside Dutch chief executive Bart Becht, said that since 1987 Reckitt had slipped from 65th largest UK company to 105th.
He defended the merger as a superb opportunity and said the share scheme was an integral part of the agree-ment. 'I'm not sure it will bring a miracle, but I'm hoping it will get dramatic results,' he added.
The merger was approved on a show of hands, with 177m votes in favour and 11m against. The share scheme suffered a narrow defeat in the hall but was carried by 134m in favour and 42m against.
The shares closed 5p higher at 799p.
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Aiming to correct trade imbalances with China, India has identified railways as a major thrust area to engage the world’s second largest economy at the bilateral Strategic Economic Dialogue starting on Monday.
The Railways of the two countries are expected to sign a memorandum of understanding (MoU) which will concentrate on three specific areas — high-speed trains, station development and heavy haulage. This will be the second round of talks after the inaugural session in Beijing this year.
For China, a deal with India’s Railways could not have been better timed. Indian Railways has already approved six high-speed rail corridors for various parts of the country. With the feasibility study for the first one, between Ahmedabad and Mumbai, already in, India has been on the lookout for global technology leaders in high-speed railways for cooperation.
Unlike others like Japan and France, China is a relatively new entrant in the world of bullet trains, starting its operations only in 2007. But within a few years, it has developed the world’s largest bullet train network. India needs the technical know-how on laying dedicated tracks and shopping for rakes.
India is also exploring Chinese technology on heavy haulage in dedicated freight corridors.
With active cooperation in railways, India wants to try out a new model of bilateral trade engagement with China with the aim to make the trade size swell to around $100 bn in the next few years.
While there is heavy Chinese presence in the power sector as well, Chinese cooperation in railways is being thought as “safer” as the sector is completely controlled by the government.
The two neighbours are expected to sign four MOUs in all — on IT, railways, energy efficiency standards and planning. The Planning Commissions of the two sides will also sign an MOU for joint studies.
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Continuing his ambassadorial work for the array of brands Craig Phillips endorses, the Big Brother winner and TV Presenter is set to celebrate charity and visit one of the UK construction industry’s largest events in the next few weeks.
On the 11th of September, Craig will be attending a cheque presentation for Redwood Park School as part of his work as an ambassador for Checkatrade. In conjunction with the Checkatrade Foundation, Craig will be on hand on the night to present the cheque, meet with guests and celebrate all the good work people have done in order to raise money for this very worthy cause. Winner of the charity raffle, Alastair of Just Wood Flooring, has very kindly donated half his prize back to the charity - adding a boost of £5,000 to the kitty.
A week later on the 18th of September, Craig will be supporting Blaklader at Toolfair once more. With resounding success last year, Craig will be using his celebrity status to show off the company’s wonderful clothing array. With a lifetime seam guarantee, Blaklader supplies the very best products to craftsmen around the world. Synonymous with the brand, Craig is excited to be working with Blaklader again in what is set to be a fantastic event.
To find out more about booking Craig for any sort of event or television production, visit the Champions Speakers website.