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On the afternoon of November 17th 2021, Head of Shanghai Electric Industrial Development Department Dr. SHEN Yuling delivered a lecture in person to the third-year students of SPEIT for its intercultural module, titled “Challenges and Opportunities in the Era of Intelligent Manufacturing”, where she shared her thoughts on intelligent manufacturing based on the latest developments in the industry.
The lecture was focused on four topics: the evolution of Shanghai Electric, a glimpse of intelligent manufacturing, the challenges confronting the manufacturing industry and the opportunities for the new energy industry.
Shanghai Electric is made up of 17 companies and has 3 major industrial clusters: lithium battery, intelligent manufacturing and smart city. After a brief introduction to the industrial revolution, Dr. SHEN talked about Manufacturing 4.0 that the world has entered with the support of industrial demand and technological innovation, featuring cyclical technology renewal and the manufacturing foundation reshaped. Fast growing labour cost has led to the demand for intelligent production, while a host of technology innovations such as the Internet of Things, cloud computing, 5G, big data and AI robot have driven industrial transformation, resulting in a number of new business models such as smart factories, intelligent logistics and C2B that have contributed to collaborative development throughout the entire industrial chain and therefore helped increase production efficiency again.
Intelligent manufacturing, in short, is the digital, web-based and intelligent version of the manufacturing industry, but people from different fields have different perceptions of it. The machinery field may be more focused on machining process, while the control field may put more emphasis on assembling process; and the process industry characterises intelligent manufacturing as “automatic, safe, self-adaptive, optimal and self-organized manufacturing”, while the data world defines it as an approach to creating knowledge with data and solving problems. Intelligent manufacturing is very much similar to a huge system that runs through every part of the full life circle, covering products, manufacturing and service. It is not only a boost to management thinking, management improvement and resource allocation efficiency, but a value innovation. And cyber-physical system sits at the very heart of intelligent manufacturing. Dr. SHEN also shared some of the case studies on typical companies in this regard, such as the drilling and riveting manufacturer Broetje-Automation in the aerospace industry as well as leading plants in steel, mechanical equipment manufacturing, medical facilities, automobile manufacturing and electronic manufacturing.
In the business world of intense competition, profit is the lifeline to a company, but the companies in the manufacturing industry are facing a string of challenges that cause higher cost, such as access to user information, loose management and decision-making, after-sales service organization, industrial resources integration, industrial organization and data mining and analysis. As China‘s dual carbon goal is set to impact almost every part of our life, it is important to think over how to tackle the challenges and seize potential opportunities in the new energy industry, and the power, industry, agriculture, transport, construction and every other industry have already been exploring their own paths to development.
In the Q&A part, Dr. SHEN said that China has quite a number of technology and equipment bottlenecks in addition to those in the chip industry that the students have been more familiar with, such as high-end sensors, high-performance dedicated servo motors and drivers, electro-hydraulic servo control systems, magnetic resonance radio frequency power amplifiers, new superconducting materials, graphene and other composite materials in the industry, and that it is of key economic and strategic significance to tackle these pressing challenges. She called on SPEIT students to build a solid knowledge base, reflect on what they would like to pursue in their life and its significance and work hard to embrace a promising future.


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SMOKEY, the world’s loudest purring cat, from Pitsford, ‘signed’ copies of the Guinness Book of World Records for customers at Waterstones in Northampton.
The cat, whose 67.7 decibel purr was ratified as a record earlier this year, was taken by owner Ruth Adams to the Abington Street store on Saturday to paw stamp bookmarks and copies of the book.
Store manager Emma Mileham said: “I wouldn’t say she was a diva but she did have her own carry-cot and we also had a brush to keep her looking good. That doesn’t normally happen at a signing.”
Saturday may not be the last ‘signing’ Smokey carries out as Mrs Adams has started writing a life story of Smokey from the cat’s perspective.

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Goodyear gives its award-winning winter tyre line-up, the UltraGrip range, a complete upgrade. High-performance vehicles, smaller city cars and commercial vehicles sporting the UltraGrip Performance+, UltraGrip 9+ or the UltraGrip Cargo will enjoy top-of-the-line winter performance.
The Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+ improves its wet, dry and winter performance for high-performance cars thanks to two key technologies. Traction Protect Technology includes a new resin which improves the deformation and reformation capabilities of the tyre. This allows for braking forces to be better converted into grip. Winter Grip Technology carries a new compound mixture leading to a better rubber elasticity at low temperatures, boosting grip on snow and ice.
With its UltraGrip 9+ Goodyear gives consumers a tyre which handles rough road conditions caused by harsh winter conditions extremely well. Its Mileage Plus technology protects the tyre from cracks and detachment of rubber particles caused by rough road conditions. This results in a better mileage performance. The UltraGrip 9+ also incorporates Winter Grip Technology, giving it the same outstanding grip on snow and ice.
Owners of commercial vehicles looking to keep their van on the road, even in the toughest winter conditions, now have the option to choose the UltraGrip Cargo. Thanks to different upgrades in tread design and compound mixture Goodyear’s new winter tyre for light trucks has an outstanding braking performance on snow and lowers the total cost of ownership by improving the tyre’s mileage.
Around 69% of the UltraGrip 9+ sizes will be introduced by June 2019, with the last 31% gradually being released until September 2019. UltraGrip Performance+ sizes will be available as of June 2019, with more than half of the sizes available by August 2019. By the end of June 2020, all sizes will be available. The UltraGrip Cargo tyre sizes are already fully available.


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COLORADO SPRINGS — Helping families keep their pets. That’s what the Colorado Pet Pantry is all about.
Eileen Lambert is the Executive Director for the Colorado Pet Pantry, whose mission is to temporarily feed Colorado pets, allowing families to increase their ability to care for pets with the goal of keeping them out of shelters and with their families.
“The animal shelters report that lack of funds and lack of pet food is one of the key reasons why people end up having to relinquish their pets,” Lambert said.
This pet food bank makes it easier for pet owners who have to decide between feeding themselves or their four-legged friends.
“If this wasn’t an option I’d be worried about what to do for my dogs,” said Manuel Bermudez who’s been utilizing the Colorado Pantry for several months.
For many like Bermudez the coronavirus pandemic hasn’t made things easier.
“We saw a really large spike from March to May. It was really busy. And it sorted started to level out over the summer, but we are prepared for it to get really busy again,” Lambert added.
Clients of the pet food bank are eligible to receive pet food from the Colorado Pet Pantry every other month.
“The goal is to help with about 50% of their pet food needs,” Lambert explained.
Many partners have joined the pantry in the effort to keep pets in their homes, including human food banks and resources, pet food stores and suppliers, animal shelters, spay and neuter services, foundations, and corporate supporters. What they really need is volunteers.
“Big thing we need, especially in Colorado Springs and South Colorado Springs, is volunteers,” said Lambert. “And the more volunteers we have, we can expand, and the more places we can be.”
If you’re interested in becoming a volunteer you can visit their website here.
If we can keep an animal with a family that already loves it, it’s good for everyone.


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ATV and UTV accessory manufacturer Cycle Country Accessories Corp. has expanded its business with Cabela’s, the outdoor retail giant.
Randy Kempf, Cycle Country’s CEO, told Powersports Business that Cabela’s recently began stocking one of the company’s new Weekend Warrior UTV products that was unveiled this winter at the Dealer Expo.
It’s the first new Weekend Warrior product that Cabela’s has added in some time, Kempf said. “Quite frankly, we hadn’t pushed that relationship or worked it adequately in the past and we’re working it harder now,” he said.
The UTV Safari Rack and other items Cabela’s carries are part of the Weekend Warrior product offerings, which are often a lower-end product than powersports distributors and dealers carry as part of the Cycle Country lineup.
For more on Cycle Country, see the May 14 edition of Powersports Business.


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OLYMPIA — Five toxic chemicals will be banned from home furniture and children’s products such as toys, car seats and nursing pillows under a bill Gov. Jay Inslee has signed into law.
The legislation approved Friday bans five chemical flame retardants from children’s products and furniture starting July 1, 2017. Flame retardants are commonly added to consumer products to slow the spread of fire.
House Bill 2545 also directs the departments of Ecology and Health to review whether six additional flame retardants should be considered chemicals of concern to children and recommend whether their use in consumer products should be restricted.
Supporters say the measure will protect children from dangerous chemicals and reduce household exposure to the chemicals.
Industry, business and other groups had lobbied against the measure.


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In the second quarter, Ford Motor dodged some of the losses suffered by General GM.
Ford reported $40.2 billion in revenue, a 50% increase from the same period last year, and an adjusted operating income of $4.7 billion. After-hours trading sent shares up as much as 6 percent. The shares are up 5.11%.
Ford was expected to have revenue of $34.78 billion and earnings per share of $0.45 by analysts. The company reported adjusted earnings per share of $0.68 in the second quarter of 2019.
Ford reported a net loss of $3.1 billion in the first quarter of this year due to the loss in valuation of its stake in Rivian. It's not the same as General GM, which reported a 40% drop in profits.
Lower sales have been caused by supply chain disruptions in the automotive sector. Ford lost money in its China business. Sales grew in North America and Europe.
In the US, sales were up in the second quarter. There was an 8% year-over-year increase in sales of SUVs and Crossovers. Ford's Q2 net income was up to $667 million, compared to the $561 million it reported in the same quarter of the previous year.
Ford said it is still profitable because of previous restructuring efforts. Europe's sales were strong, with a 22% increase to 222,000 vehicles, which helped offset the effects of Russia war-related supply chain disruptions. Ford made a small profit in Europe.
In China, Ford's wholesale shipments were down 25% this quarter.
The local economy and auto industry were disrupted by the Pandemic in China. Lincoln has gained share in the quarter along with commercial vehicles.
Ford expects an adjusted EBIT of $11.5 billion to $12.50 billion, which would be up 15% to 20% from the previous year. Ford has $5.5 billion to $6.5 billion in cash.
Jim Farley, the CEO of Ford, said during Wednesday's earnings call that he expects the company to produce over 2 million electric vehicles by the end of the decade.
Ford warned that profits will take a hit because of inflation and higher prices for key commodities.
Farley emphasized the company's work to shore up its supply chain, particularly around EV's, in order to avoid the same headaches experienced during the COVID-19 Pandemic.
Ford has been quick to take advantage of the available supply for original equipment manufacturers and has also diversified its battery chemistry.
Ford announced last week that it would use cheaper batteries for some of its cars. The company said it would deliver 600,000 EV by the end of the year.
That doesn't mean Ford isn't vulnerable to supply chain issues in Europe in the future. In order to address the upcoming energy crisis in Europe, Farley identified over 500 active suppliers in high-risk countries.
The risk is between now and mid- 23 and they can manage it. We have a buffer stock of 30 days for our North America vehicle production. We are doing everything we can to get the information we need.
Ford is well-positioned to deal with the costs it can predict despite the fact that costs have gone up due to labor shortages.
Changes to its dealer model is one way Ford is trying to trim costs.
Ford seems to be giving dealers the ability to eat some of the distribution costs. Ford is moving to a low-inventory model in which customers will be able to order a vehicle online and have it shipped to them a month later.
Ford will ensure a smooth e- commerce experience, whether a customer is at a dealership or not. Ford will invest in a post- purchase marketing model.
Dealer margins are still very competitive, but they are going to shift the makeup of those margins in the future.
Ford signs 5-year agreement with Stripe to scale e-commerce
Ford plans to start reporting financial results via its three new business segments rather than under just one automotive segment: Ford Model e, which is dedicated to EV, software and connected vehicle technology; and Ford Blue, which will continue to build out internal combustion vehicles.
The mobility segment on the balance sheet will be taken over by Ford Next, which will report on Ford's moves in the area of self-driving cars. Ford Credit is the financial services arm of the car company.
The results of the new segments will be shared early next year.
The restructuring will allow Ford to cut $3 billion in annual costs from its ICE development efforts, which could mean job cuts in the ICE department.
There are too many people in certain areas. Absolutely, no doubt about it. We have jobs that need to be changed because of the skills that we have. There are a lot of new work statements. Every part of our company is being changed by us. We want to simplify the business, we want to make sure we have the right skills, and we want to make sure the works statements are as lean as possible. Our costs are not competitive. We are not satisfied.


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There’s a big wedding in England this spring, and Nashville plans to join the festivities.
The Nashville Convention & Visitors Bureau has bought advertisements in London taxi cabs to promote Music City around the time of the April royal wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton. Ten London taxi cabs will be “wrapped” with advertisements promoting Music City. Another 150 taxi cabs will have Music City ads on a panel in the back seat.
The bureau wouldn’t say what it’s spending on the three-month promotion but did say it’s a way to cheaply promote international travel.


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The Board of Directors for the Bowling Green International Festival, Inc. is proud to introduce a new logo for their 31st annual event. The new logo, created by Sublime Media Group, will be featured at the Festival which will take place at Circus Square Park on September 25, 2021. All tickets for this year's Festival must be purchased in advance.
The 2021 Bowling Green International Festival will follow the format of past events, featuring three stages of traditional and modern music and dance performances, authentic foreign foods, an international bazaar and edu-tainment activities. A COVID-19 Mitigation Plan has been put in place to protect the public and will evolve as circumstances warrant.
The Festival is currently accepting performance applications through its website. Fan favorites Tuatha Dea and Def Leprechaun will be among the groups taking the stage in 2021. Information about performers will be posted as commitments are finalized.
Currently, vendor booth space will be limited to 60% of past capacity due to COVID-19 restrictions, providing the best of the event’s cultural displays, food and merchandise. And, if CDC and Kentucky guidelines change before September to allow for more vendors, additional booths will be included.
Likewise festival attendance will be limited to 60% of capacity. In order to manage crowd size and reduce time in line at the gates, ALL tickets must be purchased online and in advance. In addition, EVERYONE from audience members to volunteers and vendors must have a ticket to enter the site. Tickets will be available through Eventbrite beginning in June and early-bird ticket pricing will be available to encourage online ticket sales. T-shirts, Restaurant Discount Cards and other merchandise can also be purchased through the Eventbrite platform and picked up on Festival day at the Merchandise Booth in the center of the park. The board welcomes artists to submit designs for consideration for the 2021 t-shirt. More information is available on the website.
As for everyone, 2020 was a challenging year for BGIF. The event went virtual for the first time in its history via a partnership and sponsorship from VidMonster Productions. Though 2021 will bring a more traditional, in-person Festival, we are pleased that the event will retain and expand some elements of the virtual Festival.
The BGIF Virtual Art Show will continue to be part of the event, and this year local artist Jack LeSieur will serve as curator. LeSieur is the Director and Curator at the Downing Museum at the Baker Arboretum as well as a mixed media artist and classically trained musician.
Other virtual offerings such as the recipe box and children's activities can be found on the Festival's website where they can be accessed throughout the year for those who cannot attend or who want to start celebrating diversity at home before the event date arrives.
In addition to the T-shirt design contest, BGIF will hold its annual K-12 Poster Contest. The contest is judged by staff at the Warren County Attorney's office, and followers of the Festival’s Facebook page select a People's Choice award from among all the submissions.
Look for the Bowling Green International Festival's new logo as promotions for the event begin. The design was created by Will Kronenberger of Sublime Media Group who has attended BGIF many times. Kronenberger stated, “I knew it was something I wanted to work on. Since moving to Bowling Green almost 15 years ago, the Bowling Green International Festival has been one of my favorite yearly events. To me, the Festival is all about inclusion and learning about cultures from all around the world.” He added, “My hope is that this new updated logo will continue to help the Bowling Green International Festival spread the message of inclusion and representation for all of the great cultures in our region for years to come.”
The design was exactly what the BGIF Board wanted. Board president Kayla Bitner explained, "The Bowling Green International Festival logo became a touchstone visual for our yearly event. However, we wanted to demonstrate our growth through an updated design. The festival is more inclusive, modern, and fun than ever before. I feel this new logo honors the spirit of our old design while embracing the changes we've experienced since we debuted it many years ago."
The Bowling Green International Festival will be held September 25, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Circus Square Park in Bowling Green, Kentucky. It takes place rain or shine. For more information visit www.BGInternationalFest.com and follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.


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Despite online entrepreneur Mark Cuban’s exhortation one would have to be a “moron” to acquire YouTube, Google’s decision to buy the surging video-sharing site on Monday for stock options potentially has enormous ramifications for the online media industry.
First, it propels Google in video search. The agreement to acquire YouTube came after a number of Google’s main competitors expressed an interest, including Yahoo, News Corp., and Microsoft.
Google has long dominated the online search advertising market and its lead has only increased over the last year. For some time, Google apparently has been developing a strategy of moving beyond text-based ads to those that appear on online video, where audience numbers are projected to soar over the next decade.
Last December, it acquired a five percent stake in AOL, which has made video a key component in its plan to attract more visitors. Now with YouTube, which has seen its unique audience grow by roughly 2464% this year, it is estimated that Google properties will now account for over half of all visits to online video sites.
But questions still surround the agreement, which Cuban and others have posed. Perhaps the most uncertainty is whether Google will be inviting copyright lawsuits from content owners. For now, Google says it will take down any video when the content provider notifies the company.
Next, YouTube’s appeal so far has been built largely around its largely ad-free content. How will its audience react, then, it if it perceives the site has lost too much of its amateur sensibility and becomes more commercial? With its relatively low overhead and relatively small start up costs, will we see another YouTube eventually take its place?


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Kheris Rogers is only 10, but she’s already launching a fashion line — and inspiring others in the process.
However, the preteen’s path to success stemmed from severe bullying she endured because of the color of her skin. In fact, the teasing got so bad at her Los Angeles school that she had to transfer to a new one. Things took a turn following this fresh start — but it was her sister, Taylor Pollard, posting a tweet featuring several striking photos of Kheris in a floral dress with her hair styled naturally that really made the biggest difference.
The tweet, which Pollard captioned “My sister is only 10, but already royalty,” has been liked more than 83,000 times and received thousands of positive comments.
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“After Kheris received many dm’s and emails of people sharing their story growing up as a person of color, it made her feel more confident in who she was,” Pollard tells Yahoo Beauty. “She soon realized that colorism is a global issue, versus an issue that only she deals with.” And Kheris agrees. She says that knowing her experience has been shared by many “is the best feeling in the world!” She adds, “I used to think I was the only person that felt this way, but people have been sharing their stories, and now I know I’m not alone.”
Pollard notes that it was this realization that led “Kheris to want to keep speaking out and addressing colorism.” So Kheris and her family launched an Instagram account called @kherispoppin to share even more stunning photos of the young girl.
But beyond social media, where Kheris is featured in fan art and photos with empowering messages, is a new line of T-shirts called Flexin’ In My Complexion. “People were asking on my page when was I going to make shirts, so I asked my mom and she said sure. We made about 20 of them, and they sold out in a few minutes,” she shares.
Rogers explains that Flexin’ In My Complexion was launched to let other people of color know that there is beauty in all skin tones. While Kheris is herself inspiring, she looks up to her mom, sister, and Zendaya. “I always see her on social media standing up for what she believes in,” Kheris explains. “She is also an actress, model, and designer, as I aspire to be.”
How does Kheris feel about bullying now? “Those behaviors do still happen from some of my schoolmates, and it makes me sad and hurts my feelings,” she says. “But, I mostly get compliments from adults and people on social media telling me how pretty my skin color is.”
Things can only keep getting better for Kheris!
Read more from Yahoo Style + Beauty:
- Model Who Was Bullied for Her Dark Skin Stars in Another Make Up For Ever Campaign
- Dark-Skinned Model Gives Her Uber Driver a Reality Check: ‘Beautiful Melanin’ Is ‘a Blessing’
- Why Are People So Bothered by a Colorful Photo of 5 Black Women?


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“Next time you need to celebrate, pop open the Champagne–or perhaps, don’t. The bubbly might provide a much more valuable experience if you keep the cork in the bottle and sell it at auction.
Why? While global equity markets have been tanking in the wake of the subprime crisis, the price of a case of high-end bubbly is surging.
…Twelve months ago, a case of Krug 1996 would have set you back just under $3,000 on the auction market, but now it’s worth $4,713.40. Louis Roederer Cristal 1989 is now worth 39.1% more than a year ago, bringing in $6,417.90 a case.”


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SEATTLE: Worldwide personal computer shipments increased more than 20% in the first three months of 2010 from the same period a year ago, a sign the PC business is on firmer ground after one of its shakiest stretches ever.
Analysts at research firms IDC and Gartner Inc said the quarterly increase was higher than expected, and was driven by spending by both consumers and businesses.
That could indicate that many kinds of technology companies, not just ones that sell PCs, will report stronger-than-expected first-quarter results as Intel Corp did yesterday.
Consumers’ interest in low-cost laptops helped prop up the PC industry for the last three quarters. That remained true in the first quarter, a time when PC sales are typically slower. Consumers also started buying more of the slim “all-in-one” desktop computers that build everything into the monitor, IDC said.
In China, consumers flocked to deals offered around the Chinese New Year holidays, which helped push up PC shipments 45.4% in the country, according to Gartner.
The analysts also said businesses in the United States and Western Europe are starting to purchase new computers for the first time since the economic downturn.
Mikako Kitagawa, an analyst at Gartner, said businesses spent more freely as the overall economy improved. She also said Windows 7, Microsoft Corp’s newest PC operating system, will push companies to replace computers faster in the second half of this year and the beginning of 2011.
Gartner said PC shipments rose 27.4%. IDC estimated shipments grew 24.2%. The two groups calculate the figure using slightly different methods.
The quarter looked particularly strong compared with a year ago, when PC shipments sank about 7%. The holiday period of 2008 and the first half of 2009 marked the industry’s worst stretch in several years.
But then consumers’ interest in netbooks — small, inexpensive, low-powered laptops — and other cheap portable computers helped drive a turnaround, beginning with a tiny increase in shipments during the third quarter of 2009.
Hewlett-Packard Co remained the top computer maker in the world, followed by Acer Inc, Dell Inc and Lenovo Group Ltd. By IDC’s measure, Toshiba Corp was the No 5 PC maker. Garter’s rankings showed AsusTek Computer Inc of Taiwan on par with Toshiba.
Acer’s shipments grew faster than HP’s or Dell’s in the quarter. Analysts from both groups said HP and Dell have had a hard time matching Acer’s low prices.
For the full year, IDC predicts PC shipments will climb 15% compared with 2009. Gartner did not issue a forecast. — AP


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General on sale for tickets will begin on Friday, May 26th at 10am.
For any Irish fans who couldn't secure 50 Cent tickets, a second chance has presented itself with news of an extra date at 3Arena on November 7th.
Earlier this month, Emmy and Grammy award-winning multi hyphenate, Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, announced The Final Lap Tour in celebration of the 20th Anniversary of his game-changing debut album, Get Rich or Die Tryin’.
Thanks to overwhelming fan demand with close to half a million tickets sold, the rapper is announcing more dates across North America and Europe, including an extra date at 3Arena Dublin.
The Final Lap Tour will feature the rap icon performing dozens of fan favourite and chart-topping hits along with select tracks that have not been performed live in decades. Plus, the tour will feature support from special guest and longtime friend, Busta Rhymes, across all dates, and Jeremih supporting on all North American dates and select European markets with more special guests to be revealed.
Since his debut, 50 Cent has sold more than 30 million albums worldwide. Jackson has leveraged his star power to achieve unparalleled success as an entrepreneur, actor, director, and executive producer. From Get Rich or Die Tryin' being one of the fastest-selling albums in history to creating one of the most influential deals in hip-hop with the sale of Vitaminwater, Jackson continues to break records. Currently, he holds the record for the highest rated premiere of a series ever on Starz with Power Book II: Ghost.
Tickets to the newly announced dates will be available starting with pre-sales beginning May 24th and the general on sale will begin on Friday, May 26th at 10 AM.


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NHL 20 suffers from feature overload but there is great hockey to be had, despite online modes that focus more on quantity over substance.
EA's RPM technology expands to puck pickups, skating, and goaltenders in an effort to make the on-ice experience much smoother.
Sweden and Finland will be getting their own cover athletes for NHL 20 with Patrik Laine and Elias Pettersson.
Among many new changes in NHL 20 is a brand new broadcast package, complete with a new team of announcers made up of local Vancouver talent.
Signature Shots is the latest addition to the Real Player Motion Technology as EA Canada looks to improve the core gameplay in NHL 20.
EA Sports has announced that Auston Matthews will grace the cover of NHL 20 when it releases this September.


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Panasonic showed off a new tablet device at its CES 2013 keynote today. The Windows 8-based device is less than half-an-inch thick, with a 20-inch screen with 4K resolution for ultra-crisp images. The device is clearly aimed at the professional market, and a promo video Panasonic showed featured a photographer talking about how it can help him with his workflow. The tablet has pen input, and is… → Read More
Panasonic showed off a unique new kind of OLED TV today on stage at the CES 2013 keynote, which is manufactured using 3D printing technology. The 56-inch television is incredibly thin, at just half-an-inch thick, and weighs a fraction of previous generation LED sets. The use of 3D printing tech should also eventually help super high resolution OLED TVs come down to manageable pricing levels, as… → Read More
Samsung’s ATIV Odyssey has been a real noodle-scratcher of a device ever since its existence was first hinted at during Microsoft’s Windows Phone 8 launch event. Well, consider that particular veil lifted — Samsung had a near-final version of the Odyssey to play with here at Digital Experience in Las Vegas, and I took the secretive little guy for a spin. → Read More
Canon had a number of new cameras on display at CES 2013 this year, but the most noteworthy of all was the PowerShot N, a new ultracompact shooter that’s only about 3 inches by 2 and half, and only 1.2 inches deep. It’s almost square, which makes it resemble the camera depicted in the Instagram icon on the iOS and Android app, and once you use it, you realize the connection probably isn’t entirely… → Read More
Qualcomm’s isn’t really a brand that figures prominently into the average person’s understanding of the mobile space, and that’s exactly the issue that the San Diego-based semiconductor company is trying to tackle in its newest and most prominent CES keynote to date. Cringeworthy introduction aside (facepalm material as far as the eye could see), Qualcomm CEO Paul Jacobs took the stage to… → Read More
Even though I once built a slideshow called ”Gadget Porn and Actual Porn,“ I have never been to CES. Because the fact is that, as every cool blogger has very creatively beat us over the head with today, CES is tragically unhip.
As Intel goes so goes Windows 8.
The chip maker just unveiled its roadmap for Window 8 tablets. At the core will be the latest generation of Atom processors: quad-core architecture at a 22nm size. Intel calls it the Bay Trail and expects to see it within shipping hardware in late 2013 — including Android tablets. → Read More
Fujifilm had its press event today at CES 2013, and it showed off two new entries to its X-series line of cameras. The X100S, the successor to the X100, which we already detailed in an earlier post, and the X20, the X10 foll0w-up. Both are cameras that impressed initially, with major updates that bring even better performance to these prosumer and professional-catering shooters. → Read More
Neither LG’s nor AT&T’s pre-CES conferences had much to show off in the way of smartphone hardware, but Huawei has just changed all that here at its press event at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center. The Chinese company finally put weeks of speculation (not to mention a slew of leaks) to rest with the official announcement of the Huawei Ascend Mate and Ascend D2 — a pair of Android… → Read More


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EVGA joined the GTX 1070 Ti bandwagon with a set of four new graphics cards.
Coinciding with the launch of Intel’s new Coffee Lake CPUs, EVGA announced three new Z370-powered motherboards.
After our bad experience with EVGA's 450 B3, we're ready to try the 850W flagship. The 850 B3 is fully modular, equipped with Japanese caps, plus 5 yr warranty.
Compared to the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti FTW3 Gaming we reviewed earlier this year, the increased memory clock speed results in a 9% boost in total memory bandwidth.
The company hasn't revealed many details about the card, known only by its 06G-P4-5162-RB part number, but it has shared preliminary specs for the otherwise mysterious device.
EVGA announced the X299 Dark, FTW K, and Micro motherboards to prepare for the launch of Intel's new X-series CPUs.
The company's new tool will help you select your parts and offer you a discount for buying everything together.
Unlike Asus & Gigabyte, which slap 2.5-slot coolers on their GTX 1080 Tis, EVGA remains faithful to a smaller form factor with its GTX 1080 Ti FTW3 Gaming.
During Computex 2017, EVGA revealed an upcoming PSU line called G3s, which consists of two SFX-L units based on a Super Flower platform that is still in the works.
But the beefier graphics system of the new SC17 1080 isn’t the result of Nvidia’s new Max-Q Design philosophy.
EVGA has once again collaborated with extreme overclocker Vince "K|NGP|N" Lucido to develop the new EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti K|NGP|N Edition.
EVGA announced three graphics cards based on Nvidia's GeForce GT 1030--a GPU that Nvidia didn't bother making an announcement about.
EVGA aims to dominate the high-end gaming laptop market with the SC17. But does it have the horsepower to back these expectations up, and at what price?
We already reviewed the SuperNOVA 850 G3, which left a good impression on us. Today, we're looking at the 1000 G3, this family's current flagship model. It's a physically diminutive PSU that offers high performance in every area.
EVGA refreshed its popular G2 PSU family with the G3 one using Super Flower's Leadex II platform. The 850 G3 is the second strongest member in this line-up, offering high performance and a depth of just 15cm.
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04 September 2019
BIMCO has been made aware of a company in India named Grand Shipping & Trading Company who is presenting themselves as a company facilitating BIMCO memberships.
08 October 2015
Organisations representing the global shipping and oil industry have announced that the size of the ‘High Risk Area’ for piracy in the Indian Ocean has been reduced and issued new advice to merchant ship operators.
11 March 2019
The Round Table of international shipping associations plus the OCIMF representing the global shipping and oil industry have announced the geographic boundaries of the ‘High Risk Area’ for piracy in the Indian Ocean have been reduced, with new advice issued to merchant ship operators.
11 July 2017
The Mercantile Marine department of the Ministry of Shipping, India issues new procedures and check list documents for the loading of iron ore fines.
20 January 2017
On 12 January the Indian Government issued notifications related to the payment of Service Tax.
05 May 2017
BIMCO continues to hear back from members on the issue of the Indian Service Tax.
20 March 2020
The Tokyo and Indian MOU have issued press releases providing guidance on how extensions can be granted in relation to port state control inspection carried out on ships.
12 September 2016
29 October 2018
India, along with China has long been revered as a key driver of world oil demand growth. However, higher crude prices and a weaker rupee have seen domestic fuel prices surge. Now, with sanctions imminent against one of India’s largest suppliers, consumers could see further price rises which may impact on their purchasing power. This begs the question; can the crude market really rely on India to drive demand over the coming years in a higher price environment?
The weekly tanker market report by Gibson Shipbrokers features an overview of the crude oil and oil product tanker market.
18 February 2020
After a rather positive start to the year (particularly for the rampant Indian market), subcontinent fundamentals have been reflecting weakened global shipping sentiments as declining steel plate prices and a diminishing demand on the back of a massive supply of vessels has suddenly ushered markets into negative territory.
The weekly demolition report by GMS, provides an overview of the demolition market, price by scrap yard location and ship type.


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Data from VBProfiles shows that Q1 2016 saw the largest amount of investments in the VR landscape in the last five quarters. Compared to the same period of time last year, the budding industry has seen four additional investments and almost $588M more in funding — an increase of over 120 percent. (Disclosure: VB Profiles is a cooperative effort between VentureBeat and Spoke Intelligence.)
Now, adding sizzle to the Q1 VR investment high, the Virtual Reality Company (VRC) announced that it raised nearly $23 million in a new round of investment made by Hengxin Mobile Business, a Beijing-based mobile services and technology provider, securing a platform for VRC for the distribution of its content in China.
The funds will be used for producing original virtual reality content and positioning VRC as the premier VR storyteller and industry leader. Current and upcoming projects include an “original family-oriented VR program” that’s being created with VRC advisor and shareholder Steven Spielberg.
VRC was founded and is managed by two-time Academy Award-winning production designer and Maleficent director, Rob Stromberg, who serves as Chief Creative Officer, and entertainment industry executive Guy Primus. Co-founder Chris Edwards, another founder of VRC, is also a founder of VRC’s sister company, pre-visualization studio The Third Floor.
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I recently had an opportunity to interview Robert Stromberg and Guy Primus for Venture Beat, and came away with a vision of the future that stretches from the internet of experiences to the fountain of youth, and the choice to experience life again.
VR and the internet of experiences
My first question to Robert and Guy was if VR in 2016 was preparing us for the internet experiences. Guy replied, “I absolutely agree with that kind of thought — that VR does prepare us for the internet of experiences. I think that the key word here is ‘prepare.’ We’re still in the early days of VR, so it’s logical for people to say there won’t be great experiences this year. Although, VRC is planning to release an experience at the end of this year or in early 2017 that we think is not only compelling but will stand up against content in any media,” Guy noted.
Guy continued, “A lot of the challenge with the VR landscape (and I’ll say this in a kind of self-deprecating way because I’m an engineer), but a lot of this is being driven by engineers and technologists, and the core kind of content has just not been fully developed yet. The core storytellers, core artists and core content creators are getting involved right now. We have two of them at the highest level (referring to Robert Stromberg and Steven Spielberg) … That is what will really drive people to this.”
“I look at it as a business opportunity, in that right now, there’s a lot of promise in the technology, but the headsets have not been released en masse yet,” said Guy. “Holidays 2016 and 2017 will go a long way toward determining the success.”
VR gets real
Talking about when VR would “Get Real,” Guy explained, “We did not know Daydream was coming, although we knew more mobile companies would be participating in VR. Seeing Daydream, it seems that now there’s a reason for everyone to be able to participate without breaking the bank. For us, it’s a matter of timing the market to say okay, now we believe there’s enough of a critical mass of consumer adopters and early adopters to warrant putting out fantastic content. That’s why I think 2016 goes a long way toward VR getting real.”
2017 just adds onto that, Guy elaborated, “I am reminded of when my father reminisced about the days of radio, when people experienced radio before everyone had their own receiver at home. Crowds would form and listen to broadcasts, friends held ‘radio parties’ to gather and listen to shows. VR will be similar in its early days. Though at some near point, people will have a good enough experience to want to invest their own money and their own time to build their own content library. That starts to happen around 2017.”
Asked about the first offerings that we can expect from VRC, Robert replied, ”We are working on a few projects, not just one. We want to give people an indication of the breadth of the experiences that are possible, and so we’re thinking about different projects in a lot of different arenas that really demonstrate our creativity. We’re not quite ready to announce something yet, but we probably will start announcing projects around September and expect to release something around the holiday season.”
Robert continued, “I’ve spent my entire career creating worlds and places of wonder to go to. What really excited me about VR is the fact that you can now create a world and literally step into it, which is something I never thought possible in my lifetime.”
Important to note here that VRC recently teamed up with D-Box, the maker of high-fidelity motion systems, on several projects including a feature-length action-adventure virtual reality experience, which is currently scheduled for release in 2017.
Ready player one
It is not possible to have a conversation with the team that will in so many ways define our future experience of VR, and not ask about Ready Player One. “The one thing I will say is that, from our point of view, the landscape is unblemished, observed Robert. There’s a whole new world yet to be discovered. We see the doorway to that place, but the keys have not been mass produced yet. What would seem to be just fictitious dreams … the reality is that those dreams will soon be possible.”
He continued, “There are things in motion that will make it very clear what the power of immersion and virtual reality will offer in the coming years to the next generation.”
The choice to experience life again
The most tantalizing part of my conversation with VRC was when Robert offered me a golden glimpse of what could be in the VR worlds of the future. In reply to my question of how VR could help people with disabilities or injuries, or those with “boomer body breakdown,” and who have issues with mobility experience what it is like to walk or run again, Robert, replied, “It’s really the truth. In a sense, you could look at some experiences of VR as a fountain of youth, as a way to rekindle energy and relive events and things that you experienced when you were young.”
Robert continued, “It gives you the ability on many levels. For people going through tragedies or traumas, it will give them a way to escape and/or relax. The possibilities are really endless. I know that sounds very grand, but there will be the opportunity — not for VR to take over your life, but to give you a choice to experience life again. To me, that is very powerful.”
Robert stressed, “We are not in the game to take over things and make people live their lives in a different world. We are in the game of offering opportunities that we as people never thought could exist and ways to communicate and socialize and experience things that maybe you could not afford to. Travel to places that were not possible before. Whatever it is that you want to do. It gives you options that were never on the table.”
I immediately asked how long it would take before this became a reality, and could not at first process Robert’s reply. I had to spell the words to finally realize that he was saying, “Two years!”
Robert elaborated, “It’s all happening very fast. We feel that the world in the next two years will be very aware of what the capabilities are, what is possible. As the technology allows the price points to come down and there’s a business model in place, and several other factors come together — all these things will drive this. It’s all happening so fast that I can only assume that, within the next one to two-and-a-half years, you’ll really be able to (within reason) do anything you want, and be anybody you want.”
A golden glimpse of what could be
I left my conversation with VRC convinced that beyond gaming, entertainment and the use-cases that have been imagined so far, VR will also be the key to the secret gate behind which lies of the fountain of youth, giving us as Robert described it, “The choice to experience life again.” Or not. The importance being the existence of choice, where before, there was none.
I look forward to that time within the next two years or so, when in combination with my knee-supporting high-tech exoskeleton – fashioned into my form-fitting, shape-enhancing and bottom-lifting leggings – I will have the experience of running again, through virtual worlds and landscapes the wonder of which I cannot now even begin to comprehend.
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Never provide medical information over the phone or through the mail unless you initiated the contact and you're confident you're dealing with a legitimate organization.
Two million Americans fall victim to medical identity theft each year, according to a study by the Ponemon Institute, commissioned by Experian's ProtectMyID.
While medical identity theft costs victims an average of $22,346, the potential impact can be far greater - medical identity theft could cost some victims their health, or even their lives.
Medical identity theft involves the theft of personal information - such as your name, Social Security number or Medicare number - to obtain medical care, purchase drugs or submit false claims to Medicare. The crime can damage a victim's credit ...


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On October 4, we convened business leaders, innovators, and experts for forward-looking discussions on the future of global health. We tackled big questions including: What will global health look like in 2050? What is the role of the private sector in driving innovation?
In recent years, the American public and businesses of all sizes have been battling more than just COVID-19. The mental health crisis continues to impact the lives of millions of Americans. U.S. Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Suzanne P.
During this month’s Path Forward event, U.S. Chamber CEO Suzanne Clark discusses the global supply chain crisis with Dr.
How can leaders from small businesses to Fortune 500 companies do more to prioritize mental health? There are opportunities for change in culture, leadership, policy, and much more. Here are a few reasons why you should consider prioritizing mental health in your workplace.


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This Veteran’s Day, we salute those who have served in our armed forces. Thank you for all that you have sacrificed. Businesses all around Indiana honor veterans on November 11th by offering special deals for those who have served.
AARP — AARP salutes you for your service to our country with a special membership offer. Join for only $9 per year with a 5-year term and save up to 43% off. Or join for 1 year for just $12 and save 25% off the standard annual rate.
Academy Sports + Outdoors — Active-duty service members and veterans get 10% off the entire purchase online or in-store from October 23 through November 13.
Crew Carwash – From 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday, November 11, Crew Carwash will provide a free Ultimate carwash to all past and current service members to thank them for serving our country and protecting our freedoms. The offer will be available at all Crew Carwash locations.
Kohl’s — Veterans, active and former military personnel, and their immediate families get 30% off in-store purchases from November 11 through 13.
Office Depot and OfficeMax — Veterans, active-duty military personnel, Reservists and their dependents get 25% off qualifying regular and sale-priced purchase November 11 through 13. This offer is valid in-store only and requires this coupon.
Paramount+ — In honor of Veterans Day, Paramount+ is offering new subscribers 30 days free using the promo code BRAVO. In addition, the platform is also launching “Home of the Brave,” a specially curated carousel on the homepage featuring titles that celebrate the men and women in our armed forces, including the original Top Gun, SEAL Team, Saving Private Ryan, NCIS, Forrest Gump, and more.
Dollar General — Veterans, active-duty military, National Guard and Reserve and their immediate family members save 20% November 10 through 13 on qualifying, in-store purchases.
Great Clips – On November 11, veterans and active service members can go into any U.S. Great Clips salon and get a free haircut or a free haircut card for a future visit. In addition, non-military customers who get a haircut on Veterans Day will also have the opportunity to pay it forward. They can receive a free haircut card to give to an active service member or veteran that can be redeemed for a free haircut from November 12 through December 9.
Hertz — All veterans receive 20% off the base rental rate. Book from November 7 through 11 and pick up November 11 through January 31, 2023.
Sleep Number — Active-duty military and veterans receive 20% off most Sleep Number 360® smart beds, all bases, and most bedding purchases. This offer is valid November 1 through 14.
Sport Clips — On November 11, participating locations will provide free haircuts to veterans and active-duty service members with valid proof of service.
Staples — Active-duty military personnel, reservists, retired or disabled veterans and their immediate families get a 25% discount November 6 through 12.
Target — Target is offering a 10% military discount from October 30 through November 12 to all active-duty military personnel, veterans and their families. The discount can be used on two separate transactions and applies to all in-basket items, online and in-store.
Vitamin Shoppe — From November 10 to 13, veterans receive a 25% discount on their entire purchase at any in-store location of The Vitamin Shoppe and Super Supplements.
Walgreens — On November 11 through 14, veterans, active-duty military and their families receive 20% off regular price eligible store items at any Walgreens or Duane Reade drugstore nationwide.
Applebee’s — Active-duty military, veterans, Reserves, and National Guard receive a free meal when dining in from a special menu on November 11. And when dining in on November 11, military guests will receive a $5 Bounce Back Card to redeem for dine-in, To Go, or delivery within a three-week redemption window.
Chuck E. Cheese — On November 11, active-duty military, National Guard and veterans get a free personal 1-topping pizza with valid military ID or proof of military service. Not available for delivery.
Hooters — Active-duty military and veterans get a free entrée from the Hooters Veterans Day Menu with purchase of a beverage on November 11. Dine-in only.
Kolache Factory — Veterans and active-duty military get a free kolache and a cup of coffee on November 11 from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Little Caesars — Veterans and active-duty military get a free Lunch Combo at participating stores on November 11, from 11am to 2pm. In-store only.
Wendy’s — Active-duty military and veterans get a free breakfast combo on November 11 at participating locations from 6:30 to 10:30am.
Twin Peaks — Veterans and active-duty service members get a free lunch on November 11 from 11am to 3pm. Dine-in only.
Starbucks — As with previous years, Starbucks will offer a free tall (12-oz) hot brewed coffee for veterans, military service members and military spouses on November 11. As a new addition in 2022, Starbucks is expanding this offer to include a free tall (12-oz) iced coffee.
Red Lobster — Veterans, active-duty military and reservists get a free Walt’s Favorite Shrimp, Fries, and Coleslaw on November 11. The offer is available for dine-in and To Go orders placed in-restaurant between 11:00am and 4:00pm local time.
Freddy’s Frozen Custard and Steakburgers — Veterans and active military personnel who visit on November 11 will receive a free Freddy’s Original Double with Cheese combo meal card that can be redeemed through November 30.
Chicken Salad Chick — On November 11, veterans and active-duty military will receive a free meal at all locations.
Another Broken Egg Cafe — Veterans and active-duty military get a free Patriot French Toast Combo & Coffee November 11. Available for dine-in only at participating cafes.
Bar Louie — Active-duty military and veterans get a free Craft Burger on November 11 with a valid ID. Dine-in only.
Biggby Coffee — Veterans and active-duty service members receive a free 16 oz beverage of choice on November 11.
BJ’s Restaurant and Brewhouse — On November 11, current and former military members receive a free meal from a select menu. Dine-in only.
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit — Veterans and active-duty military get a Free Pulled Pork Sandwich on November 11. Valid in-store, and online/app for carryout.
Famous Dave’s — Veterans and active-duty military get a free Lunch Georgia Chopped Pork Sandwich and choice of side on November 11. When ordering online, use code ‘VETERAN’ to receive the discount. Must present valid proof of service at pickup. Not valid for Call-In Orders or Delivery.
IHOP — Veterans and active-duty military get free Red, White & Blueberry Pancakes at participating locations on November 11. Dine-in only.
Red Robin – Veterans and active-duty military get a free Red’s Tavern Double when dining in on November 11. This classic burger also comes with free refills of Bottomless Steak Fries.
TGI Fridays — Veterans and active-duty military personnel get a free lunch on November 11 from 11am to 2pm from a select menu at participating locations. Dine-in only.


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Xiaomi is working on the arrival of her new smartphones. Recently a possible Xiaomi Redmi 7 Pro with double camera and drop notch appeared by TENAA, offering some of its features. While the terminal is confirmed, the company has announced that it makes Redmi a completely independent sub-brand.
Through its website, Xiaomi has confirmed that the range of Redmi phones will become an independent sub-brand and announces launch, since they also ensure that on January 10 a new smartphone from the Redmi family will be presented in China. A detail that will make it the second sub-brand of the company’s terminals.
For the month of August Xiaomi presented the sub-brand of mobile phones Poco, when it announced the Pocophone F1, which was a revolution in the smartphone industry last year. The Redmi family, which has important smartphones such as Redmi 6, will become the second independent sub-brand of the company.
Redmi will be an independent sub-brand of Xiaomi
The Chinese firm has also taken advantage of the statement to give the first details of a new smartphone from the Redmi branch, although the model has not been offered at the moment. However, the company has accompanied the advertisement with the number 4800 in the shadow of the Redmi brand.
Rumors suggest that this figure could refer to the power of the battery, which would be 4,800 mAh, or a 48-megapixel camera. At the moment we have to wait until January 10 to learn all the details of the new Redmi phone, thanks to an event that the company itself will organize in Beijing at 07:00 Spanish time.
Everything is a mystery at the moment but the text of the image of the official page of Xiaomi reflects that Redmi will be an independent sub-brand. Rumors also suggest that the firm could skip the number seven of its high-end or that the company will not release a Redmi 7, but something different. There is no choice but to wait a few more days to learn about the appearance of this mysterious smartphone.


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06 Feb 2021: New-generation Mahindra XUV500 found testing, design highlights revealed
Mahindra & Mahindra is expected to launch the updated XUV500 in India in the coming months. In the latest development, the SUV has been spotted testing on the hilly terrains of Himachal Pradesh, revealing some of its design features.
As per the pictures, it will come with LED headlamps, a revised grille, new alloy wheels, roof rails, and a roof-mounted spoiler.
Here's our roundup.
Exteriors: 2021 Mahindra XUV500: At a glance
The upcoming Mahindra XUV500 will have a larger body than the outgoing model. It will feature a refreshed front bumper, a vertical slat grille, a muscular bonnet, and a narrow air vent. It will also have LED headlamps, DRLs, and LED taillights.
On the sides, the car will be flanked by roof rails, body-colored ORVMs, blacked-out B-pillars, and redesigned alloy wheels.
Fact: Power and performance
The 2021 Mahindra XUV500 will reportedly be available with two engine options: a 180hp, 2.2-liter mHawk diesel motor and a 190hp, 2.0-liter mStallion turbo-petrol unit. Transmission duties on the SUV will include a 6-speed manual and a 6-speed automatic gearbox.
Interiors: A peek inside the cabin
The 2021 XUV500 is expected to offer a spacious cabin with improved material-quality, autonomous braking, a panoramic sunroof, and wireless smartphone charging.
It will also pack a dual-screen infotainment system and a digital instrument cluster with support for the latest connectivity options.
For safety, the SUV could offer multiple airbags, eyelid tracking to detect the driver's drowsiness, and a radar system to spot potholes.
Fact: What about the price?
The pricing and availability details of the upcoming Mahindra XUV500 will be announced at the time of launch later this year. However, it should carry a premium over the existing model which starts at Rs. 13.83 lakh (ex-showroom, New Delhi).


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One analyst told CNBC that he doubted the very foundation of the U. These heroes would be the coronary heart from the view, and they may be what make the sport get noticed from other multiplayer games in the 1st person. Whichever countrys TV stations youre looking to view, theres a good chance they have them. Natural gas prices have closely tracked weather forecasts in recent weeks, as traders try to gauge the impact of shifting outlooks on spring heating demand.
Glencore says on its Web site that 3 percent of the world's oil is sold by its traders. Roughly 90 percent of Aramcos profits go into government coffers and the royal family certainly takes its share as well.
Having the level of coverage that you want set in stone before you begin shopping around for car insurance will make it easier to compare the rates of various companies.
This will give you a temporary boost in HP that will be helpful with upcoming battles. The improvements, however, will give American troops a drastic advantage over current systems. You will also get more points by answerings consecutive questions correctly. I think it far more likely that Wal-Mart executives are attempting to appease shareholders with expansion promises they do not plan to keep. Never underestimate the strength of clientitis at the State Department, said Mr.
Bolton, using Washington jargon for a situation in which State Department officials are deemed to be overly sympathetic to the countries they conduct diplomacy with. Although, according to the recent surveys, Sydney is the most expensive city in Australia to live in, there are still a great number of people who want to be a Sydneysider because of all the opportunities that await them.
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To start with, you will need to sign up as a member on the web page by purchasing online and providing your individual and payment information. This mobile phone will definitely play a significant role in your life as a young professional.
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HTC’s latest Android smartphone is a new, smaller version of its flagship One M8 which launched earlier this year, and comes complete with a camera designed to take better selfies, and a cheaper price tag.
The smartphone firm's latest shiny gadget features a five megapixel front-facing camera, making it much easier to take sharable snaps.
The device which hits high streets in June, comes just months after the M8 was released, and it’s pretty much identical, with Boomsound speakers, and the same polished metal design which comes in the same three colours as the M8.
Peter Chou, CEO of HTC Corporation said: "The latest member of the award-winning HTC One family distils the advanced features that have earned it global acclaim, into an elegant, compact handset."
Industry experts are impressed with the new gadget, but less so with the name.
Andy Betts, editor of UK-based Android Magazine said: "One Mini 2 is a pretty clunky name, even by the standards of an industry that deals in clunky names.
"And with a 4.5in screen it's not exactly mini either.
"But the Mini 2 looks like a big improvement over its predecessor, with the same premium metal finish that was so well received on the flagship HTC One M8 just a couple of months ago.
"It also may prove to have a better camera than that phone did, too.
"The biggest challenge for the One Mini 2 will be on price.
"Motorola's Moto G 4G, also announced this week, trades the metal for plastic and has a lower res camera, but matches HTC in virtually every other respect.
"It will also be half the price."
Jeff Parsons, news editor at technology magazine T3, said: "Leaving aside the name which is, we feel, probably not the best that HTC could manage, this is a solid Android smartphone that will appeal to those wanting the design and usability of the HTC One M8 without the size. Or price.
"While the headline-grabbing 'depth sensor' has been removed from the camera, there are still plenty of HTC's very marketable features here.
"BoomSound dual speakers, BlinkFeed news and social aggregation and the slick-looking Sense 6 UI are all included.
"While it probably won't appeal to the hardened phone fans wanting the latest, greatest handset, HTC has done well to offer this as a cheaper, smaller alternative.
"There are those on a tighter budget or with less demands on power that will still want the excellent design and usability that HTC has come to offer."


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After months of regular competition, PlayStation exclusive Destruction AllStars is finally launching its first season of competition.
Destruction AllStars Season One – which is titled Hotshots – has a May 5 release date on PS4 and PlayStation 5. Express Online will update this article with the launch time once it’s officially announced.
As part of the new season, the multiplayer driving game will introduce a whole host of new items and cosmetics.
Thats on top of a brand new character named Alba, who’s described as a Destruction AllStars veteran looking to make a return.
“She’s a fierce competitor hailing from Scotland who brings a clear sense of determination to the arena, along with a high-tech armoured battle suit.
“We’ll be learning more about Alba through her Challenge Series which will be released alongside Season One.”
According to the early patch notes, Alba’s on-foot ability summons blockers out of the ground in front of her. The blockers can be used to stop vehicles in their tracks, and to direct traffic away from Alba, as well as loose power-ups and cars.


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Media Release 27 February 2012
A Win for Electricity Markets
Pulse Utilities says it is pleased to have contributed to the successful dismissal of a High Court Appeal which sought
to overturn a decision by the Electricity Authority that a sudden wholesale electricity price spike in early 2011 was an
undesirable trading situation (UTS).
“The matters raised in the Authority’s decision and the subject of the appeals are of great significance to promoting
competition in the retail electricity industry, “said Pulse Utilities Chief Executive Dene Biddlecombe. “Our
participation in these proceedings was necessary to ensure the voice of competition from independent retailers was
Pulse Utilities is one of the country’s fastest growing independent electricity retailers with a commitment to
delivering a fair deal to consumers, particularly in rural and small town New Zealand. It has taken on the role of
little battler against the industry giants in a bid to promote competition that brings consumers better deals and also
accelerates long mooted reforms to the electricity market.
“We are a responsible and active participant in the evolving electricity industry. We were granted intervener status and
made submissions to the appeal. The issues being heard were critical to our business future and also of general public
importance, both in relation to the 26 March 2011 UTS and future regulation of the electricity industry,” Mr Biddlecombe
Pulse Utilities which retails the Just Energy consumer brand has been a strong advocate for ongoing market reforms aimed
at ensuring competition, reliability of supply of electricity to consumers and the efficient operation of the
“We didn’t have to get involved in the hearings but it was important that the independent retailers’ viewpoints were
heard. Like other players we could not to react in time to this sudden wholesale price spike and its ramifications. We
believe it is vital for the Electricity Authority to continue to have the power to investigate and declare a UTS to
retain confidence in the operation of the wholesale electricity market,” Mr Biddlecombe said. “We are a responsible,
consumer-focused operator and conservative in our hedging so are well placed to manage normal market volatility.”
The appeal against the Electricity Authority’s decision to declare a UTS was brought by Bay of Plenty Energy/Todd
Energy, Contact Energy and Genesis Power.
Various parties, including Pulse, applied to the High Court to participate in the appeals. A hearing was held at the
Wellington High Court on 16 August 2011.
Pulse Utilities is an independent electricity retailer, listed on the New Zealand Stock Exchange. It is one of the
fastest growing retailers in the country with its Just Energy brand attracting 32,000 customers with a promise of
keeping prices as a low as possible for as long as possible with a full service, fair deal offer. The company believes
that Kiwis should pay much less and smaller players should have fairer access to electricity supply in order to benefit
consumers. The company sees itself as a little battler against the big electricity generators and retailers and runs a
Little Battler community support schemes in its provincial and rural markets.


text: Netflix (NFLX) rose to all-new highs Wednesday after a shout out in Disney's (DIS) conference call. Disney CEO Bob Iger said he sees Netflix as 'more friend than foe' as Disney feeds content onto the streaming platform. Disney was the biggest drag on the Dow after missing sales estimates in its recent quarter. The world's largest entertainment company suffered partly due to a stronger dollar and weaker euro, which ate into Disneyland Paris revenue. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq managed to close the day with gains, but only a fraction what were seen at session highs. Oil undermined investor confidence after slipping to four-month lows as fears over a global surplus resurfaced.


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Earlier this spring, global-food expert Louise Fresco tackled Michael Pollan in print, picking apart his sound bites. Now comes another contrarian food-policy expert, Robert Paarlberg, condemning Pollan and his fellow activists for getting it all wrong about food subsidies. America's federal farm subsidies and policies, Paarlberg writes, aren't responsible for foisting cheap junk food on us; rather, they actually inflate the price of our food. And fresh food isn't really more expensive per pound than processed food, claims Paarlberg, showing a pair of graphs comparing price declines in apples and cookies as evidence. But the USDA report Paarlberg relied on for his graphs includes plenty of other graphs showing drastic divergences between the price of fresh produce (up, up, up) and the price of unhealthy snacks (down, down, down). And as with the Fresco fiasco, Paarlberg gets dinged by commenters for being uncomfortably cozy with big ag (in Paarlberg's case, Monsanto). For another take on the issue of global food costs, read Frederick Kaufman's recent Foreign Policy article titled '"How As the website Boing Boing quoted, "Don't blame American appetites, rising oil prices, or genetically modified crops for rising food prices. Wall Street's at fault for the spiraling cost of food."


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Huawei, ZTE to come Under the Sweeping Purview of the Commerce Department Secretary Wilbur Ross
The U.S. Commerce Department is reportedly considering a proposal that would mandate a formal approval from the Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross for all sensitive transactions that involve the import of foreign technology with an associated national security risk. According to the Financial Times, this plan is primarily intended to thwart the third-party infiltration risk that purportedly stems from Chinese-sourced equipment.
Although this outlined approach does not specifically mention ZTE (SHE:000063) or Huawei, the implications for these two tech giants are evident. As per reported details, Mr. Ross will be empowered to halt or revise any transaction that pertains to an exchange of sensitive hardware, software or data services between an American entity and one linked to a “foreign adversary”. Interestingly, the determination of who or what constitutes a foreign adversary will remain at the sole discretion of the Commerce Secretary.
“These actions will safeguard the information and communications technology supply chain [and] demonstrate our commitment to securing the digital economy, while also delivering on President Trump’s commitment to our digital infrastructure,” said Wilbur Ross
For its part, the Commerce Department has elaborated that the Commerce Secretary will adopt a “case-by-case, fact-specific approach to determine which transactions must be prohibited, or which can be mitigated.”
Technical experts, American companies and other stakeholders now have 30 days to submit their take on the proposed changes to the Commerce Department which has yet to devise the implementation protocols for this plan.
Regardless of the apparent alacrity within the official quarters to implement this plan, several stakeholders have expressed reservations regarding the scale and magnitude of powers being vested in a single person.
The Financial Times quoted Kevin Wolf, a partner at the law firm Akin Gump, as saying: “This is kind of a new CFIUS, but one that is not about an investment in a US company, but any kind of technology transaction. This is creating a whole new bureaucracy and a whole new regulatory structure.”
For more than a year now, Chinese tech companies have faced intense scrutiny in Washington amid widespread fears of Beijing’s stealth espionage though these entities (read our coverage here). In May, President Trump invoked the International Emergency Economic Powers Act which gives him the authority to regulate commerce in response to a threat to the United States. Additionally, through an executive order, Trump barred the use of federal grants for the purchase of telecommunications equipment from five Chinese entities that also included Huawei.
In an interesting development, the Commerce Department has been, of late, a focal point of intensive lobbying efforts by a number of American telecommunication firms in order to prevent a blanket ban on Huawei. In the same vein, several rural broadband providers have warned about extended delays and a rise in 5G deployment cost if Huawei equipment is barred. It seems that Mr. Ross has heeded those warnings by proposing to evaluate transactions on case-by-case basis.


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Over the next three days, we will get the earnings reports from the heart and soul of this stock market.
Today, both Alphabet Google, the world's largest search engine, and Microsoft, perhaps the world's largest software company will reveal their latest results.
Followed tomorrow by Facebook, and then online retailer Amazon, and computer maker Apple follow on Thursday.
Perhaps it's only fitting then that Elon Musk announced his takeover of another one of these technology companies, Twitter, in a deal estimated to be worth $44 billion dollars.
Just how much money are these tech giants worth anyway. Well, let me put it this way. If you added up the market capitalization of the top five tech companies: Apple, Amazon, Alphabet Google, Microsoft, and Facebook, you'd get, depending on how the stock market closed, nearly $9 trillion in total value.
Assuming that you'd like to purchase those five companies, it would take the total income of every man, woman, and child in the US working for nearly half a year to save enough to make that purchase.
It is an incredible concentration of wealth, and I might add power. In the corporate offices of a relatively few.
As a group, the tech stocks have been as upbeat and positive as the market over the last decade. Take a look at the 10-year chart for both the companies reporting today: Alphabet and Microsoft. It's as if you drew a line from the lower left-hand corner of the page to the upper right-hand corner. It's been up, up, and way.
Except for this month. This April has seen a marked drop for both. As, the market, as a whole, has suffered in April.
This afternoon, we'll see if there are some fundamental reasons behind this drop.Much of Wall Street seems to think there's more to this swoon than just a momentary case of the jitters.
On Thursday we will see the first release of GDP for the first quarter. And you can forget that 6.9% growth we saw in the last quarter of 2021. The Street officially is looking for a GDP Growth rate of just 2%. And most estimates lately say: “make that 1% GDP Growth.” Or in other words, we're slipping into near-recession numbers.
And if there's one thing that's for sure: the Tech companies are not going to be immune if we're having that kind of slowdown.
Today, analysts are mixed in their review of these two companies. For Alphabet Google, the Street is looking for earnings per share to drop by about 2 1/2%. While at Microsoft they are looking for a nearly 10% improvement in earnings.
We'll have to wait until this afternoon to see just how close the street is with these estimates.
But I suppose the real importance of the next couple of days, will be to see if these tech giants can once again take up the mantel, and lead this economy to higher ground.
There is a lot of trepidation right now, both on Wall Street and on Main Street. Concerns about the safety of our Country in a time of war. Concerns about the health of our loved ones in a time of Pandemic. Concerns about food in light of shortage. And concern about money in a time of extreme inflation.
We've all seen the opinion polls, which show that a growing majority of Americans believe the country is not headed in the right direction.
By Thursday evening we'll be able to see if investors have one more thing to worry about in that growing list of concerns...


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DEC. 20, 10:31 A.M. -- Verisign Inc., a pioneering marketer of digital certificates for Internet transaction security, announced more than $1 billion worth of acquisitions Monday morning.
The Mountain View, Calif., company said it agreed to issue 5.6 million shares, worth about $733 million at the pre-opening stock price, for Signio Inc., a privately held company that offers an extensive menu of business-to-business and consumer payment services, with links to major credit and debit card processors. Signio, formerly known as PaymentNet and partly owned by Intuit Inc., Bank of America Corp., and Wells Fargo & Co., said it has nearly 2,000 merchant clients and 200 resellers.
The deal is likely to put Verisign in closer competition with companies it might also be cooperative with, such as Cybercash Inc. and Trintech Group. The latter only a few weeks ago announced an agreement to more closely integrate digital certificates into on-line credit card software.
"Customers are looking to deploy trusted, reliable, and frictionless payment solutions," said Verisign president and chief executive officer Stratton Sclavos. "Signio's industry-leading payment services and deep relationships with payment enablers allows us to expand our range of service offerings and further build out the trust infrastructure for the Internet."
In the second deal, closer to its core market, Verisign said it would pay $575 million in stock for Thawte Consulting of South Africa, billed as the second-largest provider of digital certificates to Web sites and software developers. Though not as well known in the United States, Thawte has widely distributed its certificate technology in Web browser and merchant software, making it a major factor in the movement toward global interoperability in e-commerce. The merger was described as an opportunity to "implement a consistent set of global standards" for digital credentials.
The acquisition is in keeping with Versign's "mission since day one [to establish] a consistent, globally interoperable trust infrastructure for the Internet," Mr. Sclavos said.


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Farmak JSC, the leader of the domestic pharmaceutical industry, has launched a website of its Representative Office in the Republic of Belarus, which can be found at farmak.by.
Farmak’s Representative Office in Belarus has been operating since April 2014. Although, it is worth mentioning that Farmak’s products have been launched in the market of Republic of Belarus long before opening the Representative Office.
The website of Representative Office features user-friendly Russian-language interface and clear structure, which makes it possible to find any required information with not more than three mouse clicks.
Maya Sandulska, Head of Department for Marketing of Export Markets, Farmak JSC, says, “The website of our Representative Office in the Republic of Belarus will allow deepening of our communications with the target audience in the local market. This will also enable us to provide, as promptly as possible, information about new medicinal products brought to the market of Belarus, social projects implemented by the Representative Office, operation of Representative Office and Farmak, available vacancies, and to obtain quick feedback from patients, potential partners, companies, and institutions interested in cooperation with the Representative Office”.
When buying Corvalol, consumers mean a drug under the brand of Farmak, which has been produced at the plant since 1959. This conclusion was made by International Marketing Group during its study of the level of consumer awareness of the drug marked “CORVALOL”. Most of the respondents surveyed noted that the drug called “Corvalol” is […]
As part of the celebration of the 60th anniversary of the first release of Corvalol manufactured by Farmak, leader of the Ukrainian pharmaceutical market, the Ukrainian Book of Records has recognized Corvalol by Farmak as the most known sedative in Ukraine. Corvalol by Farmak is a globally known medicinal product that has already become a […]
On Sunday, February 24, the final matches within UFAM League 3rd season (Kyiv Open Futsal Championship among health care institutions) took place. The tournament which started at the end of 2018 was ended with the great sport and health event. 12 teams participated in the competition this year, including the players from the Cardiology Institute, Kyiv [&hell...


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KingCasinoBonus Reveal Cancel Netflix Account Searches Skyrocket By 2,939% In UK Amid Password-Sharing Crackdown
Analysis of Google search data reveals that online searches for ‘Cancel Netflix account’ rocketed 2,939% in the United Kingdom on May 24, as the streaming giant rolls out its plan to crack down on password sharing.
A new finding by comparison site KingCasinoBonus reveals that online interest in the term 'Cancel Netflix account’ has shot up by 2,939%, over 30 times the average volume since the streaming company began emailing UK users sharing passwords outside their households.
The email begins warning its users: "Your Netflix account is for you and the people you live with - your household."
At the same time, searches for ‘Netflix password sharing’ soared by 1,469% as UK-based account holders find out how they will be affected.
It has also begun notifying users of a £4.99 monthly charge to share their account with someone outside their household, in an effort to boost its subscribers.
But Netflix's plans to restrict account and password sharing have prompted a rise in interest in canceling UK accounts.
‘Cancel Netflix subscription,’ ‘Cancel Netflix,’ and ‘Delete Netflix’ UK-based searches rose 2,400%, 753%, and 705% in the last seven days as Netflix announced its plan to crack down on password-sharing users.
Around a quarter of Netflix’s 15 million UK subscribers share their password, according to research firm Digital-i via the Guardian.
Ionut Catalin Marin, CEO for KingCasinoBonus commented on the findings “Netflix’s plan to target password-sharing users is aimed at encouraging more people to subscribe. However, users appear to have been turned off by this move. These findings show a staggering rise in Netflix users looking to cancel their accounts. As the cost of living crisis continues to hit UK households, this change may encourage users to switch off for good”.
All data gathered from Google Trends.


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LONDON – Official figures show inflation across the 19-country eurozone was modestly higher than anticipated during November, a development that's likely to bring some relief to policymakers at the European Central Bank.
Eurostat, the EU's statistics agency, said Wednesday that consumer prices in the year to November were 0.2 percent higher than the year before. That's above the 0.1 percent first predicted but still well short of the ECB's target of just below 2 percent.
Earlier this month, the ECB expanded its monetary stimulus as it tries to get inflation back towards target.
Separately, financial information company Markit said its purchasing managers' index — a broad gauge of business activity — for the eurozone dipped to 54.0 in December from 54.2 the previous month. Still, the survey points to solid growth.


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Guilty Gear Strive PS5 and PC versions have been announced by Arc System Works along with the return of a beloved character and a new one.
Leo Whitefang, a longtime fan favorite, will be making a return to the series in addition to the newly announced character, Nagoriyuki. You can get a glimpse of his in action in the trailer down below.
Leo Whitefang description:
Leo is one of the three “Allied Kings” of the Allied Kingdom of Illyria, and is responsible for the governing of Europe, the Middle East, and Oceania. He is also an accomplished warrior in his own right, with a relentless fighting style.
Nagoriyuki is the newest addition to the Guilty Gear universe. A vampire with a number of unique and powerful abilities, he wields a huge sword with impressive skill in battle and slashes at his enemies with punishing blows.
Guilty Gear –STRIVE– is an upcoming game in the Guilty Gear series that was announced at Evo 2019. It will be the seventh mainline installment, and overall its twenty-fourth release. Not much is known about the game, aside from Daisuke Ishiwatari stating that it will be “a completely new Guilty Gear“.
Retaining the franchise’s 2D/3D cell shaded graphics, Guilty Gear Strive is bound to give players some of the best scenarios and ingame effects compared to its previous titles. Originally set to launch this year, guilty Gears Strive currently has no release date other than a target early 2021 launch. It will be release on PS4, PS5, and PC (steam). No news if a Xbox One or Xbox Series X version is in development.


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While iOS 10 wasn’t setting the world on fire from its initial launch, falling short of the adoption curve set by iOS 6, 7, and 9, that looks to be changing in recent days. Our iOS tracker shows the adoption of iOS 10 accelerating over the last week, quickly adding almost 20 percentage points to hit 57% of the iPhones and iPads in our sample.
A few factors could be involved:
- Consumers who were slow to upgrade after some iPhones froze up during the iOS 10 installation have been satisfied that Apple fixed that issue.
- Pre-ordered iPhone 7s, which were in great demand, are finally in most consumers’ hands, and iPhone 7 continues to become available in more and more countries, adding more iOS 10 devices to the total pool.
- While iOS 10 doesn’t have a “must have” feature to really drive up adoption rates, users have had time to see the update in action and hear from friends and family, and may be deciding that UI updates, improved Siri and Maps, and the ability to get rid of those stock apps on your home screen are really worth the upgrade after all.
Hat tip to @lukebrewster, who noticed the change over the weekend.
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We’ve also made a small tweak to our iOS adoption tracker to improve the comparison of successive launches. Specifically, we removed devices that are not eligible for the upgrade from the total. For example, we’re no longer counting iPhone 4 and 4s devices as part of the calculation for iOS 10.
As you’d expect, that boosts the stats of more recent launches a bit. iOS 10 for example, went from 27.8% to 31.5% on day 7 and 35.3% to 40.1% on day 14. The most recent stat – day 20 – went from 49.4% to 57.1% as I write this, but is subject to change as the day goes on.
We made this change simply because our data set spans back so far that we still have a small but measurable amount of devices that fall into this category: 6.3% of the iPhones we see, for example, are 4S or 4Ses. While that’s important on our overall snapshot of the market, it’s not accurate to include them when measuring how quickly users are migrating to iOS 10.
If this uptick is more than just a temporary change, it indicates good news for Apple going into the crucial holiday season. It may mean more iPhone 7s and 7 Pluses are going to be showing up in our trackers soon, and it probably means the public reaction to iOS 10 is going to stay strong.


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Heritage Auctions has announced that the finest known copy of Marvel Comics #1 has sold for a record breaking $1.26 million dollars.
The second-largest comic auction of all time, trailing only the $15,121,405 realized in Heritage Auctions’ Chicago Comics & Comic Art Auction in May 2019, this sale included 15 lots that sold for at least $100,000.
The top lot set a world record for the most expensive Marvel comic ever sold at public auction, and also set a new standard for the most ever paid for a comic book at Heritage Auctions, the world’s largest comic book and comic art auctioneer. The auction boasted sell-through rates of 97.7% by value and 99.8% by lots sold.
“This is a historic copy of a historic comic book,” Heritage Auctions Senior Vice President Ed Jaster said in a press release from Heritage Auctions. “Without question, this is the granddaddy of all Marvel Comics, without which we would not have the characters and stories we enjoy in today’s comics and feature films.”
The issue, with famous cover art by Frank R. Paul and interior art by a group of illustrators that included Bill Everett, Carl Burgos and Paul Gustavson, was purchased by a Pennsylvania postal carrier who bought every No. 1 issue he could of both comic books and magazines, beginning in the 1940s. It’s grade of 9.4 on a scale of 1-10 makes it the best copy of the issue ever found, according to Certified Guaranty Company (CGC).
Other big sellers included:
- Jack Kirby and Chic Stone Fantastic Four Annual #2 Story Page 11 Doctor Doom’s Origin Original Art (Marvel, 1964): $180,000
- Whiz Comics #2 (#1) (Fawcett Publications, 1940) CGC FN 6.0 Off-white to white pages: $150,666
- Superman #1 (DC, 1939) CGC GD 2.0 Cream to off-white pages: $150,000
- Batman #1 (DC, 1940) CGC VG 4.0 Off-white to white pages: $150,000
- Captain America Comics #1 (Timely, 1941) CGC FN 6.0 Off-white pages: $132,000
- Sensation Comics #1 (DC, 1942) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white to white pages: $132,000
Once again, I will point out that anyone who can afford to buy these comics, might want to look at investing in Major Spoilers as we can also bring value to not only your life, but to a hundred thousand comic book and pop culture fans around the world.


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FOX on Tech: Facebook Looks To Drones To Deliver WiFi
In this #FOXonTech podcast: Facebook may use drones to expand wifi coverage, Ziosk’s are taking the restaurant world by storm, a knockoff iPhone charger lands its owner in the hospital and the Apple and Samsung patent fight now includes Google.
FOX News Radio’s Melissa Kraus has this week’s technology round-up:
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BlackBerry optimistic of resolving security issue
Faced with August 31 deadline to address the country's security concerns, BlackBerry maker Research In Motion today said it was "optimistic" of resolving with the Government the issue of lawful interception of its services.delhi Updated: Aug 13, 2010 16:47 IST
Faced with August 31 deadline to address the country's security concerns, BlackBerry maker Research In Motion on Friday said it was "optimistic" of resolving with the Government the issue of lawful interception of its services.
"I am optimistic," Vice-President Robert E Crowe told reporters after a half-an-hour meeting with Home Secretary G K Pillai.
A three-member delegation of Research in Motion led by Crowe on Friday met Pillai to discuss government's notice to telecom operators and RIM to make available before August 31 lawful interception of BlackBerry Enterprise Services (BES) and BlackBerry Messenger Services (BBM) to security agencies.
The Government has set the August 31 deadline for Canada-based RIM and telecom operators to address its security concerns failing which some of the mobile phone's popular services would be shut down.
In a letter to to the Department of Telecom Secretary P J Thomas, Pillai has asked him to convey to the operators and RIM that a technical solution to make available lawful interception of BES and BBM must be found out by the stated deadline. There are an estimated one million BlackBerry subscribers in the country.
The letter was sent after a meeting chaired by Pillai in which representatives of security agencies, Telecom Department and top brass of state-owned BSNL and MTNL were present.
According to a Union Home Ministry spokesman, "The meeting today asked DoT to convey to service providers and RIM that the BES and messanger services be made accessible to legal enforcement agencies (LEA) and a technical be found.
"If a technical solution is not found by August 31, government will review the position and take steps to block these two services. As of now, voicemail, SMS and BlackBerry Internet Services (BIS) have been made available to the LEA," the spokesman said.
The discussion was aimed at finalising the government strategy towards BlackBerry phone which is facing the threat of being blocked in the country if telecom service providers do not address government's security concerns.
Ahead of the meeting, a top official of RIM, which has a growing market, made a courtsey call on Home Minister P Chidambaram.
Last week, BlackBerry had made a fresh attempt to break the logjam over its services in India by offering "metadata" and relevant information to security agencies which would enable them to lawfully intercept communication on such phones but it failed to enthuse them.
RIM representatives explained that BlackBerry mobile device sends encrypted emails, which is sent to BlackBerry Enterprise Server (BES) located with the service provider.
BES decrypts messages and sends it to the email server of the service provider where it remains stored in decrypted form. Then it is pushed to the BlackBerry device in encrypted form.
The UAE had recently banned Blackberry services.
First Published: Aug 13, 2010 16:36 IST