text:
Congress approved with an overwhelming bipartisan majority, the 2018 Farm Bill and later, the President Donald Trump signed the bill into law.
After eight months of political battles between Republicans and Democrats over the bill content, negotiators from both houses finally reached an agreement to push through legislation that includes $867 billion to cover expenses in subsidies agricultural, forest management, access to rural broadband, urban agriculture, conservation programs, among others.
The final version does not include cuts to benefits or changes to work requirements for the food stamp program known as Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP. It does boost the initiative providing job training to support more people moving into full-time work.
Last Tuesday, the Senate passed the farm bill 87-13 and on Wednesday afternoon the House voted 369-47 in favor.
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture, Sonny Perdue, said that passage of the farm bill is good news because it provides a strong safety net for farmers and ranchers, who need the dependability and certainty this legislation affords.
“This farm bill will help producers make decisions about the future, while also investing in important agricultural research and supporting trade programs to bolster exports,” said Perdue.
The passage of the legislation was also welcomed by most sectors in the agricultural and supermarket industry in the country.
The National Grocers Association, which represents the independent supermarket industry, expressed its satisfaction with the passage of the final bill that strengthens the public-private partnership between the federal government and supermarket operators in the SNAP program.
“This legislation addresses important issues for independent shopkeepers, including protection against harmful processing fees and increased investment in the Nutrition Incentives for Food Insecurity (FINI) program. We are especially pleased to see that the agricultural law contains a language that was suggested by the NGA which would direct significantly more FINI funds to independent supermarkets,” said Peter Larkin, NGA president and CEO.
Another national organization that worked with Congress leadership in the bill’s drafting, was the Food Marketing Institute.
“The 2018 Farm Bill leverages technology to better serve every customer shopping in our members’ grocery stores. It drives modernization in the electronic benefit transfer (EBT) systems, while protecting retailers from unfair and predatory interchange and processing fees. FMI is also pleased the Farm Bill encourages creative proposals from retailers who would like to incentivize SNAP customers to buy more fresh fruits, vegetables, milk and whole grains in addition to permanently authorizing the Food Insecurity Nutrition Incentive program,” said Hanna Walker, FMI’s senior director of technology and nutrition policy.
As part of this Farm Bill, the fresh produce industry secured major victories, which are related to increasing access access to fresh produce in federal nutrition programs, breaking down trade barriers, focusing additional resources towards research priorities, and combating pest and disease challenges.
Overall, the Farm bill represents over $3 billion in resources and policy changes dedicated to these and other important programs targeted by the fresh produce industry, according to the United Fresh Produce Association.
“The Agriculture Improvement Act is vital to the ability of the fresh produce industry to ensure Americans have access to nutritious foods,” said Robert Guenther, Senior Vice President of Public Policy for United Fresh.
The dairy industry joined the voices of congratulations to Congress for passing the farm bill with overwhelming bipartisan support.
“The new Farm Bill enhances assistance to farmers when the market price for a corn, soybeans, wheat, etc., falls to critically low levels as well as provides access to more risk-management tools for dairy operations,” stated the American Dairy Coalition.


text: HomeAltcoinsWhy Grayscale’s New Digital Currency Ad Could Bring Crypto Investing To Millions Why Grayscale’s New Digital Currency Ad Could Bring Crypto Investing To Millions By Crypto News Pipe August 10, 2020 Altcoins 0 Comments Just as Merrill Lynch’s 1948 New York Times ad introduced boomers to stocks, Grayscale’s cable news ad blitz suggests the time is right for digital currency. Source: Why Grayscale’s New Digital Currency Ad Could Bring Crypto Investing To Millions Tags:Altcoins Related Posts Exchange listings and NFT boom lift IoTeX, Rally and Axie Infinity price Shiba Inu (SHIB) jumps 40% on Elon Musk’s cryptic endorsement, Coinbase listing Altcoins and DeFi tokens push higher as Bitcoin price falters at $40K About Author Crypto News Pipe Crypto News Pipe is a cryptocurrency news aggregator service. It presents a continuous flow of articles organized from thousands of publishers and magazines. Add a Comment Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Comment:*Name:* Email Address:* Website: Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.

domain: news


text:
Comments on: New Palm Chief: New Products Will Take 18 Months
Palm's new executive chairman Jon Rubinstein told Dow Jones Newswires in an interview yesterday that it will take 18 months before new products come out utilizing Palm's next generation operating system. These comments would seem to contradict guidance from CEO Ed Colligan given earlier this month where he stated he expected products to be available be the end of next calendar year (2008).
Rubinstein's new remarks would push that back until mid-2009 at the earliest. He is quoted as saying "It's a probably good target," [...] "These things take time."
Article Comments(113 comments)
- I got one -Tuckermaclain
- RE: Don't we have this already? -Tuckermaclain
- RE: Palm brand will return in 2018, with devices built by TCL -richf
- RE: Palm brand will return in 2018, with devices built by TCL -dmitrygr
- Palm phone on HDblog -palmato
- Palm PVG100 -hgoldner
- RE: Like Deja Vu -PacManFoo
- Like Deja Vu -T_W


text:
China Telecom plans iPhone launch this year
Reuters is reporting that China Telecom will officially launch the iPhone on its 106 million-subscriber service by the end of 2011, according to sources. We've heard this rumor before, but this seems about as good as we're going to get before an actual, official confirmation. Currently, China Unicom sells the iPhone in China, but that deal is relatively thin, according to Reuters, and a China Telecom deal would bring out a CDMA iPhone, along with the possibility of that new crop of subscribers.
If a deal is hammered out by the end of the year, that will mean a lot of new iPhones to sell in a country where Apple's been trying to make some big gains.
Sounds like we'll know by November -- that's when China Telecom is set to introduce the new phone. If Apple and China Telecom can hash out this deal, they'll not only make a mint, but probably make a lot of Chinese customers happy besides.
Reuters is reporting that China Telecom will officially launch the iPhone on its 106 million-subscriber service by the end of 2011,...
Subscribe to Newsletter
Software Updatesmore updates
- Daily App: MyScript Calculator solves your hand-written math equations
- Findery app lets you discover the world around you using annotated notes and maps
- The Learnist app brings its crowd-sourced collection of information to your iPhone
- My cat Cinnamon reviews Friskies Cat Fishing 2
- Photo Grid Collage Maker is capable and free
- iExit gets new features and is now free


text:
Skype today added excitement to what is traditionally a slow month in the investment world by filing to raise up to $100 million through an initial public offering (IPO). Last week saw Demand Media file for an IPO on Friday and NXP (s nxpi), a semiconductor company, actually go public on Thursday. So is the technology IPO back, or is this just another flurry of activity that will benefit a few companies before subsiding?
IPOs by the Numbers
During the first half of calendar 2010, 21 venture capital-backed U.S.
technology companies went public, raising a total of $1.9 billion in
gross offering proceeds, according to research provided by
Dow Jones VentureDeal. Of those companies, most did not fare well after their shares had begun trading, which isn’t a positive sign for other companies waiting in the wings.
A successful IPO requires demand, or pull, on the retail side, among large mutual funds, brokerage clients and everyday investors to drive up prices and keep them up. Right now, based on the performance of these IPOs, the public offerings may be more of a push by tired venture firms and shareholders hoping for an exit than pent up demand for technology offerings. However, the immediate performance of firms like Tesla (s tsla), which rocketed up 40.5 percent on its debut in June, shows that a name brand can help. Tesla hasn’t maintained its high, but is still trading above its opening price of $19.
As Om has written, Facebook may be smart to wait for its IPO. Benefitting from its own brand recognition is perhaps one reason that Skype is filing, with the other reason likely the need to prove its value after being bought from eBay by PE investors last September . Digital Sky Technologies, the Russian firm that holds shares in Facebook and Zynga, is also reportedly looking to cash out on recent interest in its dealmaking; In late July, it was rumored to have hired Goldman Sachs in search of an IPO. Incidentally, Goldman is a lead underwriter for both Skype and Demand Media.
So far this year, there have been 22 actual IPOs in the technology industry — the most of any industry when tallying the 81 public offerings that actually made it to market — according to Renaissance Capital. As for filings, there have been 158 IPOs filed, a 444.8 percent increase from last year. However, of the tech IPOs that make it to market, the average first day return is a mere 7.1 percent, and the average total return is actually negative 7 percent, said Renaissance. That’s no Tesla.
The New Normal?
However, when figuring out the fates of the IPO market, it pays to have some context. As this chart from Renaissance Capital shows, the number of IPO filings isn’t anywhere close to the boom that occurred in the late 90s, but it’s approaching the level seen before the market crash in 2008. Given the amount of venture capital funneled into startups after the initial panic from the dot-com bust wore off, however, the return of the IPO market to the levels seen in 2004 and the early part of 2008 won’t be enough to sustain the VC capital invested in the last few years.
This means that even if we have a return of the IPO, we’re not likely to have a return of the boom that made dumping almost $27 billion a year into venture-backed startups from 2004 through 2008 feasible. So when Fred Wilson of Union Square Venture says that Skype’s IPO is “a monster” that will “get things going again,” I’m going to hold onto my doubts. Skype’s IPO may open the floodgates for hopeful VCs that need the IPO market — not just for exits, but to boost the valuations for their M&A deals — but I’m not convinced that the demand is there for non-brand name offerings, nor do I think Skype’s IPO has the potential to help sop up years of over-investment by venture firms.
Related GigaOM Pro Content (sub req’d): What the VC Industry Upheaval Means for Startups


text:
As many states, including North Carolina, are easing their Covid restrictions, people are starting to think about post-pandemic life. I mean, no more masks required outdoors? What’s next?
Extra gum is already imagining how the world will react when things really get back to “normal.” The brand recently released an ad called “For When It’s Time.” Set to Celine Dion’s hit “It’s All Coming Back To Me Now,” the video shows a day when suddenly everything has re-opened and people are running to hug and kiss one another.
Since we’ve all been under masks for over a year, minty gum will certainly comes in handy once we ditch our masks for good and, as Extra puts it at the end of the ad, “We could all use a fresh start.” Pucker up, baby.


text:
Air France KLM Martinair Cargo has launched a new ‘PLUS’ service level, specifically intended for cargo shipments requiring extra priority.
The new level will provide a range of benefits for key customers, including being given high priority when booking shipments, and receiving preferential treatment during loading and unloading.
Mathieu Fleisch, vice president of products and verticals at Air France KLM Martinair Cargo, said: “The ‘PLUS’ service level perfectly completes our product portfolio, offering an intermediate option between our General Cargo and Express products. This extra option has long been on our customers’ wish list.”
Air France KLM Martinair Cargo says that its ‘Express’ product remains the optimum choice for shipments requiring late delivery, early pick-up, or shorter connection times, but booking a ‘PLUS’ shipment is a hassle-free process.
Customers can book ‘PLUS’ services online via the Air France KLM Martinair Cargo’s myCargo customer portal or by contacting a dedicated customer service team.
GertJan Roelands, senior vice president commercial at Air France KLM Martinair Cargo, said: “The introduction of our new ‘PLUS’ service level is a new step in our commercial transformation, which is intended to deliver a best-in-class customer experience.
“Last month, we achieved a record 78 per cent online bookings. This new service offers an extra alternative and enhances our online customer journey, making it even easier for customers to do business with us.”
The new ‘PLUS’ service level is also available for bookings on CMA CGM AIR CARGO to destinations within the scope of the Air France KLM Martinair Cargo joint venture.
Air France KLM Martinair Cargo is the Air France-KLM Group’s dedicated air cargo business.


text:
|By Business Wire||
|January 8, 2013 12:01 PM EST||
CES BOOTH #1101 – Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc. continues to embrace the consumer’s smartphone connected lifestyle with the broadest range of car, home and DJ electronic products that offer multiple wired and wireless options with today’s iOS and the Android™ OS smartphone devices. With 97% of smartphone owners in the U.S. using smartphones at home1, 83% while on the go, and 88% for entertainment purposes, Pioneer is committed to the integration of smartphone connectivity with its line of consumer electronics products to bring consumers that personal smartphone experience, whenever and wherever.
Showcased at this year’s 2013 International Consumer Electronics Show, Pioneer is demonstrating interoperability with its smartphone integrated products, including car electronics products such as the AppRadio™ 2, in-dash multimedia navigation and in-dash DVD receivers; home electronics products such as wireless speakers and home audio video receivers; and professional and “prosumer” products such as DJ controllers. This broad range of products enables users to connect their Apple® iOS or Google® Android OS smartphone devices with ease and provide access and control of stored multimedia content and/or smartphone applications.
“The smartphone has become the source for consumer entertainment. They want to share content from their device(s) and we’re making that happen, whether it’s at home, in the car, or on the go,” said Russ Johnston, executive vice president of Corporate Communications for Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc. “We’re the most smartphone-friendly brand and we are using the latest technologies, including iPhone® 5 connectivity, AppRadio™ Mode, AirPlay™, HTC Connect™, DLNA®, Wireless Direct and Bluetooth®, to give consumers the freedom to enjoy stored audio video entertainment, the latest compatible apps and online content.”
Pioneer Car Electronics Division
Pioneer’s Car Electronics Division is transforming any car into a “connected car,” bringing products designed to meet the consumer’s desire for enhanced integration of entertainment and smartphone connectivity in the car. Pioneer’s in-dash car receivers offer the most smartphone connectivity options for the iPhone 5 and several Android smartphones.
- Multimedia Navigation and DVD Receivers – New connected in-dash products introduced at CES include three navigation receivers and three DVD receivers. As a part of the AppRadio platform, which now consists of a total of thirteen in-dash receivers starting at only $300 suggested retail price, all six systems incorporate Pioneer’s AppRadio Mode (previously known as Advanced App Mode) to provide users the ability to access and control dozens of compatible smartphone apps* through the units’ built-in touchscreen displays.
- iPhone 5 Connectivity – In less than four months, Pioneer was able to develop three different solutions to provide enhanced connectivity between iPhone 5 and a total of thirteen Pioneer in-dash receivers (nine 2013 models and five 2012 models2). Available in the spring, the CD-IH202, CD-IV202AV and CD-IV202NAVI connectivity kits3, in conjunction with an appropriate Apple Lightning adapter from Apple, will give iPhone 5 users the ability to access and control select iPhone 5 apps via the in-dash touchscreen display; to play and control music and videos stored on the iPhone 5; and to play and control the Pandora® internet radio app running on their iPhone 5 via the revolutionary AppRadio and AppRadio Mode interfaces.
- AppRadio Development Center – Pioneer continues to work with many of the most popular services and app developers to deliver the latest and most in demand in-vehicle content from the user’s smartphone to the car. Pioneer’s AppRadio Development Center (www.appradiodev.com) will help grow the library of AppRadio apps*, expediting the development process between Pioneer and third-party app developers by providing the tools necessary for integrating appropriate apps with the AppRadio platform. These tools include the software development kit, technical support, and additional resources to find all of the information necessary from a single central resource portal.
- Latest Apps – Adding to the long list of compatible apps available on the AppRadio platform, new apps have been officially added including those announced at the CES show: iHeartAuto™, Rdio®, Beej!™, Parkopedia®, Glympse®, and Maxthon® Cloud Web Browser, available for the iOS and Android operating systems. The number of applications compatible with the AppRadio platform now totals more than three dozen, ranging from entertainment to navigation apps. A special section of the Pioneer booth has been dedicated to demonstrating the new apps. For a full list of compatible apps on the AppRadio platform, log on to http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/appradio.
Pioneer Home Electronics Division
Pioneer’s Home Electronics Division recognizes that the smartphone has become the preferred source for streaming audio and video entertainment and offers the most connectivity options in the home for today’s smartphone users. Pioneer’s home electronics products integrate the latest and most convenient wireless technology options for sharing smartphone content in the home through AirPlay, DLNA 1.5, Wireless Direct, HTC Connect, and Bluetooth, as well as exclusive apps such as ControlApp and iControlAV2012.
- Wireless Speakers – Pioneer adds to its lineup of whole home audio products by entering the wireless speaker category with its line of SMA series of Wi-Fi® speakers, the XW-SMA1, XW-SMA3 and XW-SMA4. Designed and sound tuned by renowned speaker engineer Andrew Jones, all three models offer AirPlay and DLNA connectivity, as well as an alternative wireless connection called Wireless Direct that allows the speaker to act as its own wireless access point when a network connection is unavailable.
- Networked Home Audio Video Receivers – The full line of networked Pioneer® and Elite® branded audio video receivers will be on display demonstrating support of streaming audio through AirPlay and HTC Connect as well as Pioneer’s proprietary control apps such as ControlApp and iControlAV2012, which allow the user to control and push content from the phone to the audio video receiver via network connection.
- Latest Connectivity – Pioneer is committed to staying at the forefront of technology and continues to offer the latest in connectivity options with the most popular smartphone platforms in the market. Pioneer home products are compatible with the newest iPhone 5 and iPhones running iOS6.
Additionally, Pioneer is the first consumer electronics manufacturer to receive HTC Connect certification and provide a unified connectivity solution for Android smartphone users via HTC Connect technology incorporated in Pioneer’s wireless speakers and AV receivers.
Pioneer DJ Division
Pioneer DJ brings the connected lifestyle into the DJ world with the XDJ-AERO controller, the industry’s first Wi-Fi® DJ system that can wirelessly play music tracks from smart devices such as smartphones, tablets and laptop computers4. The XDJ-AERO allows users to mix and arrange their favorite music tracks stored on their smart devices via Wi-Fi, as well as on USB memory devices and computers via compatible DJ software by way of MIDI. For additional benefits and convenience, the XDJ-AERO also features Wireless Direct, creating its own access point when Wi-Fi isn’t available or not in range, further enabling quick and convenient connectivity with portable smart devices.
More Pioneer Technologies
- Additional products at the booth demonstrating connectivity include Zypr™, Pioneer’s Web API (Application Programming Interface) that aggregates Internet content and integrates it into mobile devices.
- Pioneer continues to incorporate features from popular music listening trends into its products. Pioneer’s MIXTRAX™ music technology brings today’s DJ-centric lifestyle into the car and home settings. To showcase the revolutionary MIXTRAX technology, Pioneer will be featuring Travis Barker’s classic ’51 Chevy Truck equipped with the DEH-X9500BHS CD receiver at its CES booth.
- Continuing its history of innovation in new business categories, Pioneer will display its future cycling technology, the SGX-CA900 high-performance cyclocomputer and the SGY-PM900 wireless water resistant pedaling monitor sensor, designed to improve pedaling technique for serious riders. The cycling technology builds on Pioneer’s heritage in analysis software and provides riders with detailed analysis of their rides to evaluate their performance.
Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc. is headquartered in Long Beach, Calif., and its U.S. Web address is www.pioneerelectronics.com. Its parent company, Pioneer Corporation, is a preeminent manufacturer of high-performance audio, video and computer equipment for the home, car and business markets and is celebrating 75 years of innovation in the consumer electronics industry.
* Read the operation manual as well as all instructions and cautions provided with compatible smartphone apps before use. Become familiar with any applicable state and local laws. Pay attention to the road, limit glances to the device, and do not use any feature if it cannot be operated safely in your location and environment. Distracted driving may result in serious injury, including death.
1 Google/Ipsos OTX MediaCT survey – Our Mobile Planet: United States, Understanding the Mobile Consumer (May 2012)
2 Firmware updates and optional cables required.
3 Connectivity kits and Apple Lightning adapter requirements vary by model. For more information, visit www.pioneerelectronics.com/appradio.
4 Requires computer with wireless LAN functions or wireless LAN network.
PIONEER, ELITE, AppRadio and MIXTRAX are trademarks or registered
trademarks of Pioneer Corporation.
ANDROID is a trademark of Google Inc.
iPhone and AirPlay are trademarks of Apple Inc.
iHeartAuto is a trademark of Clear Channel Broadcasting, Inc.
Parkopedia is a registered trademark of Parkopedia Limited.
Beej! is a trademark of ILS Technologies LLC.
Glympse is a registered trademark of Glympse Inc.
Rdio is a registered trademark of Rdio, Inc.
Maxthon is a registered trademark of Maxthon USA Inc.
DLNA, the DLNA Logo and DLNA Certified are trademarks, service marks, or certification marks of the Digital Living Network Alliance.
Blu-ray Disc and Blu-ray are trademarks owned by the Blu-ray Disc Association.
The Bluetooth word mark is registered trademark owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Pioneer is under license.
HTC and HTC Connect are trademarks of HTC Corporation.
Wi-Fi is a registered trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance.
Keeping pace with advancements in software delivery processes and tooling is taxing even for the most proficient organizations. Point tools, platforms, open source and the increasing adoption of private and public cloud services requires strong engineering rigor - all in the face of developer demands to use the tools of choice. As Agile has settled in as a mainstream practice, now DevOps has emerged as the next wave to improve software delivery speed and output. To make DevOps work, organization...
Mar. 25, 2017 01:45 AM EDT Reads: 1,403
DevOps is often described as a combination of technology and culture. Without both, DevOps isn't complete. However, applying the culture to outdated technology is a recipe for disaster; as response times grow and connections between teams are delayed by technology, the culture will die. A Nutanix Enterprise Cloud has many benefits that provide the needed base for a true DevOps paradigm.
Mar. 25, 2017 12:15 AM EDT Reads: 1,529
What sort of WebRTC based applications can we expect to see over the next year and beyond? One way to predict development trends is to see what sorts of applications startups are building. In his session at @ThingsExpo, Arin Sime, founder of WebRTC.ventures, will discuss the current and likely future trends in WebRTC application development based on real requests for custom applications from real customers, as well as other public sources of information,
Mar. 25, 2017 12:00 AM EDT Reads: 434
SYS-CON Events announced today that Interoute, owner-operator of one of Europe's largest networks and a global cloud services platform, has been named “Bronze Sponsor” of SYS-CON's 20th Cloud Expo, which will take place on June 6-8, 2017 at the Javits Center in New York, New York. Interoute is the owner-operator of one of Europe's largest networks and a global cloud services platform which encompasses 12 data centers, 14 virtual data centers and 31 colocation centers, with connections to 195 add...
Mar. 24, 2017 11:45 PM EDT Reads: 608
TechTarget storage websites are the best online information resource for news, tips and expert advice for the storage, backup and disaster recovery markets. By creating abundant, high-quality editorial content across more than 140 highly targeted technology-specific websites, TechTarget attracts and nurtures communities of technology buyers researching their companies' information technology needs. By understanding these buyers' content consumption behaviors, TechTarget creates the purchase inte...
Mar. 24, 2017 10:15 PM EDT Reads: 4,141
With the introduction of IoT and Smart Living in every aspect of our lives, one question has become relevant: What are the security implications? To answer this, first we have to look and explore the security models of the technologies that IoT is founded upon. In his session at @ThingsExpo, Nevi Kaja, a Research Engineer at Ford Motor Company, will discuss some of the security challenges of the IoT infrastructure and relate how these aspects impact Smart Living. The material will be delivered i...
Mar. 24, 2017 10:00 PM EDT Reads: 1,871
In his session at @ThingsExpo, Eric Lachapelle, CEO of the Professional Evaluation and Certification Board (PECB), will provide an overview of various initiatives to certifiy the security of connected devices and future trends in ensuring public trust of IoT. Eric Lachapelle is the Chief Executive Officer of the Professional Evaluation and Certification Board (PECB), an international certification body. His role is to help companies and individuals to achieve professional, accredited and worldw...
Mar. 24, 2017 08:15 PM EDT Reads: 289
My team embarked on building a data lake for our sales and marketing data to better understand customer journeys. This required building a hybrid data pipeline to connect our cloud CRM with the new Hadoop Data Lake. One challenge is that IT was not in a position to provide support until we proved value and marketing did not have the experience, so we embarked on the journey ourselves within the product marketing team for our line of business within Progress. In his session at @BigDataExpo, Sum...
Mar. 24, 2017 06:30 PM EDT Reads: 2,615
Your homes and cars can be automated and self-serviced. Why can't your storage? From simply asking questions to analyze and troubleshoot your infrastructure, to provisioning storage with snapshots, recovery and replication, your wildest sci-fi dream has come true. In his session at @DevOpsSummit at 20th Cloud Expo, Dan Florea, Director of Product Management at Tintri, will provide a ChatOps demo where you can talk to your storage and manage it from anywhere, through Slack and similar services ...
Mar. 24, 2017 06:30 PM EDT Reads: 4,117
SYS-CON Events announced today that SoftLayer, an IBM Company, has been named “Gold Sponsor” of SYS-CON's 18th Cloud Expo, which will take place on June 7-9, 2016, at the Javits Center in New York, New York. SoftLayer, an IBM Company, provides cloud infrastructure as a service from a growing number of data centers and network points of presence around the world. SoftLayer’s customers range from Web startups to global enterprises.
Mar. 24, 2017 05:15 PM EDT Reads: 1,300
SYS-CON Events announced today that Ocean9will exhibit at SYS-CON's 20th International Cloud Expo®, which will take place on June 6-8, 2017, at the Javits Center in New York City, NY. Ocean9 provides cloud services for Backup, Disaster Recovery (DRaaS) and instant Innovation, and redefines enterprise infrastructure with its cloud native subscription offerings for mission critical SAP workloads.
Mar. 24, 2017 04:45 PM EDT Reads: 1,775
SYS-CON Events announced today that Linux Academy, the foremost online Linux and cloud training platform and community, will exhibit at SYS-CON's 20th International Cloud Expo®, which will take place on June 6-8, 2017, at the Javits Center in New York City, NY. Linux Academy was founded on the belief that providing high-quality, in-depth training should be available at an affordable price. Industry leaders in quality training, provided services, and student certification passes, its goal is to c...
Mar. 24, 2017 01:15 PM EDT Reads: 3,850
SYS-CON Events announced today that Telecom Reseller has been named “Media Sponsor” of SYS-CON's 20th International Cloud Expo, which will take place on June 6–8, 2017, at the Javits Center in New York City, NY. Telecom Reseller reports on Unified Communications, UCaaS, BPaaS for enterprise and SMBs. They report extensively on both customer premises based solutions such as IP-PBX as well as cloud based and hosted platforms.
Mar. 24, 2017 12:45 PM EDT Reads: 1,867
SYS-CON Events announced today that Loom Systems will exhibit at SYS-CON's 20th International Cloud Expo®, which will take place on June 6-8, 2017, at the Javits Center in New York City, NY. Founded in 2015, Loom Systems delivers an advanced AI solution to predict and prevent problems in the digital business. Loom stands alone in the industry as an AI analysis platform requiring no prior math knowledge from operators, leveraging the existing staff to succeed in the digital era. With offices in S...
Mar. 24, 2017 12:15 PM EDT Reads: 968
SYS-CON Events announced today that T-Mobile will exhibit at SYS-CON's 20th International Cloud Expo®, which will take place on June 6-8, 2017, at the Javits Center in New York City, NY. As America's Un-carrier, T-Mobile US, Inc., is redefining the way consumers and businesses buy wireless services through leading product and service innovation. The Company's advanced nationwide 4G LTE network delivers outstanding wireless experiences to 67.4 million customers who are unwilling to compromise on ...
Mar. 24, 2017 12:00 PM EDT Reads: 1,894
SYS-CON Events announced today that Cloudistics, an on-premises cloud computing company, has been named “Bronze Sponsor” of SYS-CON's 20th International Cloud Expo®, which will take place on June 6-8, 2017, at the Javits Center in New York City, NY. Cloudistics delivers a complete public cloud experience with composable on-premises infrastructures to medium and large enterprises. Its software-defined technology natively converges network, storage, compute, virtualization, and management into a ...
Mar. 24, 2017 12:00 PM EDT Reads: 1,644
SYS-CON Events announced today that CA Technologies has been named “Platinum Sponsor” of SYS-CON's 20th International Cloud Expo®, which will take place on June 6-8, 2017, at the Javits Center in New York City, NY, and the 21st International Cloud Expo®, which will take place October 31-November 2, 2017, at the Santa Clara Convention Center in Santa Clara, CA. CA Technologies helps customers succeed in a future where every business – from apparel to energy – is being rewritten by software. From ...
Mar. 24, 2017 10:45 AM EDT Reads: 1,428
SYS-CON Events announced today that Infranics will exhibit at SYS-CON's 20th International Cloud Expo®, which will take place on June 6-8, 2017, at the Javits Center in New York City, NY. Since 2000, Infranics has developed SysMaster Suite, which is required for the stable and efficient management of ICT infrastructure. The ICT management solution developed and provided by Infranics continues to add intelligence to the ICT infrastructure through the IMC (Infra Management Cycle) based on mathemat...
Mar. 24, 2017 09:45 AM EDT Reads: 2,741
Now that the world has connected “things,” we need to build these devices as truly intelligent in order to create instantaneous and precise results. This means you have to do as much of the processing at the point of entry as you can: at the edge. The killer use cases for IoT are becoming manifest through AI engines on edge devices. An autonomous car has this dual edge/cloud analytics model, producing precise, real-time results. In his session at @ThingsExpo, John Crupi, Vice President and Eng...
Mar. 24, 2017 08:45 AM EDT Reads: 3,687
In the enterprise today, connected IoT devices are everywhere – both inside and outside corporate environments. The need to identify, manage, control and secure a quickly growing web of connections and outside devices is making the already challenging task of security even more important, and onerous. In his session at @ThingsExpo, Rich Boyer, CISO and Chief Architect for Security at NTT i3, will discuss new ways of thinking and the approaches needed to address the emerging challenges of securit...
Mar. 24, 2017 08:30 AM EDT Reads: 4,268


text:
Every afternoon we compile the most important info Delish readers need to know—from breaking news and hazardous recalls to trending food stunts and new menu items at your favorite restaurants.
Cadillac Is Opening A Swanky Coffee Shop
With its eye on the millennial crowd, the upscale carmakers at Cadillac have decided to open a sleek java house this summer. Slated for a June 2 opening, the shop will span 12,000 square feet on the ground level of the company's New York City flagship office. As Bloomberg's Hannah Elliott points out, drinking coffee in a spot that looks even remotely like a car dealership is not ideal, especially for the 20-something crowd living carless in the Big Apple. Whether or not it will give customers a supreme sense of luxury is still unclear.
Olive Garden's New Lasagnas Look Insanely Addictive
Stacking the Italian classic with ravioli, chicken Parmesan, and shrimp, Olive Garden has totally stepped up its lasagna game. And we can't stop staring at them. Starting at $11.99, the plates will only be around for a limited time, Brand Eating reports. The Ravioli Alfredo Lasagna layers pasta with marinara sauce, cheese, cheese-filled ravioli, alfredo sauce, and breadcrumbs. The Chicken Parmigiana Lasagna includes your standard marinara-ricotta layers but it's topped with a chunk of Parmesan-breaded chicken and then covered in marinara sauce and melted cheese. Then there's the Seafood Lasagna Sauté, which sort of deconstructs the meal and tosses everything together with spinach, tomatoes, shrimp, scallops, and alfredo sauce.
Skipping Breakfast Might Not Be Bad For You After All
We've all heard the mantra that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. But a new study says that might not be entirely true. It puts into question a long-term study from the 1960s to the 1980s that linked eating breakfast to improved health. Today, NPR reports, a new study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition revealed that breakfast eaters lose neither more or less weight than those who skip breakfast. Meanwhile, researchers in Canada who studied the habits of 12,000 adults came to the conclusion that "breakfast consumption was not consistently associated with differences in body mass index or overweight prevalence." What're more, an obesity researcher and nutrition professor at Harvard School of Public Health told NPR that it's not when you eat, but what you eat—a.k.a munching on a cinnamon roll on your commute is just as bad, if not worse than, skipping your morning meal altogether.
Beard Gummies Are Now A Thing
Today in totally hipster news, Trolli is launching weird yet awesome new gummy candies shaped like beards. The sour treats only available at 7-Eleven stores and were designed to resemble NBA star James Harden's iconic facial hair. According to a press release from parent candy company Ferrara, the flavors will include cherry-lemon (red and yellow), strawberry-grape (pink and blue), and orange-lime (orange and green). Fittingly, they're called Weird Beards and are part of a publicity stunt the brand is calling Crawlers for Bawlers. Okay then.
Your Daily Dose Of Food Porn
Waking up, getting through lunch, and ending a long work week are all made better with an ooey gooey, super cheesy sandwich. So you're welcome.
Follow Delish on Instagram.


text:
Businesses rely on Mardix to ensure power systems in their data centres run smoothly. The Cumbrian company designs and manufactures switchgear, power distribution units and busbar systems for clients in Europe, the Middle East and Asia. Introducing new product lines helped exports rise to £7.7m last year. The group is led by managing director James Peacock, 46.
This profile reflects the company at time of publication and does not reflect any changes that may have subsequently occurred. Fast Track and its sponsors do not endorse, guarantee or recommend investment in any of the companies.


text:
HP boss hopes MS Surface Book will jack up notebook prices
Dell bigwig 'not happy' though
Canalys Channels Forum HP Inc’s boss welcomed Microsoft’s foray into the high-end notebook market this week, if it helped vendors push up price tags across the board.
However, Dell big wig Marius Haas gave a chillier welcome to the Microsoft Surface Book yesterday.
Dell and HP announced last month that they would both resell Microsoft’s Surface tablet, an existential move given the traditional OEM relationship between the software and hardware vendors.
However, Microsoft followed that coup with the launch of its Surface Book on Tuesday, a full fat notebook being pitched as a serious Macbook killer. As such it represents a more decisive invasion of traditional hardware vendor territory by the software vendor.
Dell president of enterprise solutions Haas was being quizzed at the Canalys Channels Forum conference when he was asked about the vendor’s decision to stock the Surface Pro 3.
He explained that with a company like Microsoft relationships tend to become “multifaceted”. While there was an obvious competitive element, Dell was positioning itself as a broader solutions and services provider, and customers were coming to the company saying users wanted to use the Surface devices.
He said CIOs were saying, “We’ve got more and more of these devices that are arriving in our [company] but we want them to be managed.”
However, asked if this support would extend to selling the Surface Book, he said the firm had “no plans”, adding “we‘re not so happy about that.”
Dion Weisler, who will be heading up the HP Inc business when it spins out next month, said of Haas’s stance on Surface: “That was a good answer.”
However, he was much more sanguine on the issue of Surface Book: “As far as creating demand for $2500 devices… creating excitement in that segment is good.”
He said the industry had driven itself into the ground with successive price drops on notebooks and other client devices. Apple, of course, has maintained price points on its notebooks and appears not to have suffered.
“If [Microsoft] are building the market up to $2,500, that’s good for all of us.”
But he cautioned that Microsoft’s latest hardware’s price tag was relevant to just one per cent of the consumer market. ®
- HP Instant Ink
- Internet Explorer
- Microsoft 365
- Microsoft Build
- Microsoft Edge
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Surface
- Microsoft Teams
- Office 365
- Patch Tuesday
- SQL Server
- Visual Studio
- Visual Studio Code
- Windows 10
- Windows 11
- Windows 7
- Windows 8
- Windows Server
- Windows Server 2003
- Windows Server 2008
- Windows Server 2012
- Windows Server 2013
- Windows Server 2016
- Windows XP
- Xbox 360


text:
Bellevue-based T-Mobile USA is releasing the Sidekick 3 today with a launch party in Los Angeles.
Earlier versions of the device have a loyal Hollywood following, and T-Mobile customers will be able to buy the new one online starting June 28. It’s expected to become more broadly available at T-Mobile stores and online July 10.
The device is a decent upgrade from the Sidekick 2. It comes with Bluetooth, a MP3 player, a 1.3 megapixel camera and is 20 percent smaller making it feel more like a phone than a two-handed device.


text:
High transportation costs and light demand continue to limit produce shipments. With the increasing availability of vaccines and other demands for transportation, competition for refrigerated trucks is tight and prices are high.
Foodservice venues and restaurants continue to reopen slower than expected, as many are adopting a more cautious approach despite easing of local restrictions. The labor shortages that first affected last year’s harvests are now being experienced at wholesale markets as many employees have either found other lines of work or are choosing to avoid extended contact with the public in such a high-stress workplace. As more restaurants begin to reopen or expand capacity, labor shortages are impacting their ability as workers are slow to return to the sector.
Mexican asparagus crossing thorough Calexico, California and San Luis, Arizona movement is again expected to decrease seasonally as temperatures in growing areas increase. Trading moderate with prices on organic higher, 28-pound large generally unchanged and others lower. Most shipments are still being booked at previously committed prices and there is a wide range in quality. Price reporting on white asparagus out of Peru has begun but supplies of green are still insufficient to establish a market. Movement is expected to increase slightly, but supplies may remain light as indications of significant Covid-19 related issues with production, packing, and logistics are being reported out of Peru.
Movement out of the central district of California is expected to increase seasonally. Trading was moderate and prices generally unchanged on light supplies. Most shipments are currently being booked at previously committed prices. Asparagus harvest in the Walla Walla district and lower Yakima Valley, Washington has begun for local markets, with the market report on prices expected later in the month as additional growers begin harvest.


text:
Nintendo's president last week ruled out price cuts for its new Wii U home console as a way to boost sales, vowing to become profitable again in its core businesses as smart phones and tablets increasingly threaten specialized game machines.
Satoru Iwata, speaking at a Tokyo hotel to investors and reporters a day after earnings were released, acknowledged the sales momentum for the Wii U, as well as the 3DS hand-held game machine, had run out of steam during the key year-end shopping season, especially in the U.S.
But he said no price cuts were in the works. Price cuts are common in the gaming industry to woo buyers, but the move can backfire by trimming revenue. The Wii U now sells for about $300 in the U.S. and 25,000 yen in Japan.
"We are already offering it at a good price," he said.
Iwata said he expects operating profit of more than 100 billion yen in the 12 months ending March 2014, promising that as "a commitment."
McDonald's to put 'Fish McBites' in Happy Meals
McDonald's says it is offering its first new Happy Meal entree in a decade: Fish McBites.
The world's biggest hamburger chain said the Fish McBites will be widely available at U.S. restaurants starting this week through March, to coincide with Lent. The Happy Meals will come with seven pieces of Fish McBites, french fries, apple slices and a drink.
The company had already announced in January that the Fish McBites would be sold on the standard menu in three sizes -- snack (10 pieces), regular (15 pieces) and shareable (30 pieces).
Fish McBites, which are fried pieces of fish, will use the same Alaskan pollock used in the fast-food chain's Filet-O-Fish.
FAA mandates safety checks for older Piper planes
The Federal Aviation Administration is requiring inspections on tens of thousands of older model Piper airplanes to check cables that control tail surfaces.
The FAA is posting a directive in Monday's Federal Register, prompted by reports of failures in the cable assembly which direct a plane's nose. The rule requires inspections and parts replacement as needed, to correct what the FAA calls an "unsafe condition."
The requirement applies to certain Piper aircraft that are more than 15 years old.
A Piper Aicraft Inc. spokeswoman says it's aware of three incidents that led to the directive. The privately held Vero Beach, Fla., company, which makes some of the most popular general-aviation planes, is cooperating with the FAA.
-- from wire reports


text:
Hostess Brands to wind down company after strike cripples operations
Information contained on this page is provided by companies via press release distributed through PR Newswire, an independent third-party content provider. PR Newswire, WorldNow and this Station make no warranties or representations in connection therewith.
SOURCE Hostess Brands Inc.
IRVING, Texas, Nov. 16, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Hostess Brands Inc. today announced that it is winding down operations and has filed a motion with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court seeking permission to close its business and sell its assets, including its iconic brands and facilities. Bakery operations have been suspended at all plants. Delivery of products will continue and Hostess Brands retail stores will remain open for several days in order to sell already-baked products.
The Board of Directors authorized the wind down of Hostess Brands to preserve and maximize the value of the estate after one of the Company's largest unions, the Bakery, Confectionery, Tobacco Workers and Grain Millers International Union (BCTGM), initiated a nationwide strike that crippled the Company's ability to produce and deliver products at multiple facilities.
On Nov. 12, Hostess Brands permanently closed three plants as a result of the work stoppage. On Nov. 14, the Company announced it would be forced to liquidate if sufficient employees did not return to work to restore normal operations by 5 p.m., EST p.m., Nov. 15. The Company determined on the night of Nov. 15 that an insufficient number of employees had returned to work to enable the restoration of normal operations.
The BCTGM in September rejected a last, best and final offer from Hostess Brands designed to lower costs so that the Company could attract new financing and emerge from Chapter 11. Hostess Brands then received Court authority on Oct. 3 to unilaterally impose changes to the BCTGM's collective bargaining agreements.
Hostess Brands is unprofitable under its current cost structure, much of which is determined by union wages and pension costs. The offer to the BCTGM included wage, benefit and work rule concessions but also gave Hostess Brands' 12 unions a 25 percent ownership stake in the company, representation on its Board of Directors and $100 million in reorganized Hostess Brands' debt.
"We deeply regret the necessity of today's decision, but we do not have the financial resources to weather an extended nationwide strike," said Gregory F. Rayburn, chief executive officer. "Hostess Brands will move promptly to lay off most of its 18,500-member workforce and focus on selling its assets to the highest bidders."
In addition to dozens of baking and distribution facilities around the country, Hostess Brands will sell its popular brands, including Hostess®, Drakes® and Dolly Madison®, which make iconic cake products such as Twinkies®, CupCakes, Ding Dongs®, Ho Ho's®, Sno Balls® and Donettes®. Bread brands to be sold include Wonder®, Nature's Pride ®, Merita®, Home Pride®, Butternut®, and Beefsteak®, among others.
The wind down means the closure of 33 bakeries, 565 distribution centers, approximately 5,500 delivery routes and 570 bakery outlet stores throughout the United States.
The Company said its debtor-in-possession lenders have agreed to allow the Company to continue to have access to the $75 million financing facility put in place at the start of the bankruptcy cases to fund the sale and wind down process, subject to U.S. Bankruptcy Court approval.
The Company's motion asks the Court for authority to continue to pay employees whose services are required during the wind-down period.
For employees whose jobs will be eliminated, additional information can be found at www.hostessbrands.info. The website also contains information for customers and vendors. Most employees who lose their jobs should be eligible for government-provided unemployment benefits.
About Hostess Brands Founded in 1930 and based in Irving, Texas, Hostess Brands' products have included iconic brands such as Hostess®, Wonder®, Nature's Pride®, Dolly Madison®, Drake's®, Butternut®, Home Pride® and Merita®. Hostess Brands has approximately 18,500 employees and operates 33 bakeries, 553 distribution centers, approximately 5,500 delivery routes and 527 bakery outlet stores throughout the United States.
Tuesday, December 3 2013 10:48 PM EST2013-12-04 03:48:06 GMT
Canton residents have voted down a proposal to build a new aquatic center. The city required 60% of voters to approve the bond to pass; only 50.9 voted yes. Canton financial officer Kyle Cwach said 412 votedMore >>
Canton residents have voted down a proposal to build a new aquatic center.More >>
Sunday, December 8 2013 10:30 PM EST2013-12-09 03:30:04 GMT
For some problems in life there is no easy solution, in the medical field it's no different. sometimes even doctors are forced to think way outside the box to treat their patients. These bright pink spheresMore >>
For some problems in life there is no easy solution, in the medical field it's no different. sometimes even doctors are forced to think way outside the box to treat their patients.More >>
Sunday, December 8 2013 10:23 PM EST2013-12-09 03:23:31 GMT
One downtown Sioux Falls restaurant did its part to help those facing hunger, this holiday season. Sanaa's Gourmet Mediterranean restaurant in the 8th and Railroad Center held an annual charity dinnerMore >>
Sanaa's Gourmet Mediterranean restaurant holds charity dinner to benefit Feeding South Dakota, Saturday night. More >>
Sunday, December 8 2013 10:19 PM EST2013-12-09 03:19:04 GMT
He is undoubtedly one of the busiest men of the month: Santa Claus. He made an appearance at the Great Plains Zoo, Saturday to enjoy some cookies with the kiddos. The zoo and museum have been transformedMore >>
He is undoubtedly one of the busiest men of the month: Santa Claus. He made an appearance at the Great Plains Zoo, Saturday to enjoy some cookies with the kiddos.More >>
Sunday, December 8 2013 7:27 PM EST2013-12-09 00:27:01 GMT
Pope Francis has made some waves since his election. Father Charles Cimpl from St. Michael's Parish in Sioux Falls said, "I think we've seen that as he's gone out to kiss children and kiss even guys andMore >>
Pope Francis has made some waves since his election. Father Charles Cimpl from St. Michael's Parish in Sioux Falls said, "I think we've seen that as he's gone out to kiss children and kiss even guys and women who were deformed and even pray for them and has just caught the world on fire with his enthusiasm for people and listening to people."More >>
Sunday, December 8 2013 2:36 PM EST2013-12-08 19:36:00 GMT
FARGO, N.D. (AP) - The third-ranking official in the U.S. Department of Justice says he's coming to the Dakotas to listen and learn about ways to improve public safety for tribal nations. U.S. AssociateMore >>
The third-ranking official in the U.S. Department of Justice says he's coming to the Dakotas to listen and learn about ways to improve public safety for tribal nations.More >>
Sunday, December 8 2013 2:32 PM EST2013-12-08 19:32:22 GMT
HOWARD, S.D. (AP) - Officials say Donnerite Inc., a Minnesota-based company, will be expanding its operations to the eastern South Dakota city of Howard. Donnerite operates a truck and heavy equipmentMore >>
Officials say Donnerite Inc., a Minnesota-based company, will be expanding its operations to the eastern South Dakota city of Howard.More >>
Sunday, December 8 2013 2:30 PM EST2013-12-08 19:30:07 GMT
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) - Some lawmakers and health care groups plan to ask the South Dakota Legislature to expand the state's Medicaid program over Gov. Dennis Daugaard's resistance. The Medicaid expansionMore >>
Some lawmakers and health care groups plan to ask the South Dakota Legislature to expand the state's Medicaid program over Gov. Dennis Daugaard's resistance.More >>


text:
Blog: Live to buy another day
Petah Marian | 23 November 2010
Pierce Brosnan is starring in Spar Austria's latest campaign
Spar's local retail business in Austria has managed to get Pierce Brosnan to relive his James Bond character to promote its new premium private-label range.
Brosnan is to be featured in a TV campaign that, according to the retailer, shows him "as 007 going after exactly what he wants, with the help of the Premium products".
The range, which was unveiled yesterday (22 November) will be called Spar Premium, and will comprise some 80 products.
Like Bond, the packaging is "elegant and classy" and uses black and silver packaging "complete with attractive images of the product".
Premium is the retailer's fourth own-label range to be launched in the country within four years, which it said "demonstrates the fantastic success of own-label products for the food retail chain".
The move echoes that of Bill Murray's character in Lost in Translation, when, as a faded film star, he travels to Tokyo to star in a series of Japanese Whiskey ads. Who would have ever imagined that Bond would sink so low?
The BBC turned to just-food today for insight on the price dispute between Tesco and Unilever....
Just weeks after buying UK turkey processor Bernard Matthews from administration, food tycoon Ranjit Boparan has struck a similar deal....
Shares in Tyson Foods slumped on Friday, closing down almost 9% after an analyst claimed a lawsuit facing the company could hit the US meat titan....
- It won't just be Unilever to push for Brexit hikes
- Price an underlying tension across European FMCG
- Danone's Q3 sales - what the analysts say
- Interview: UK trade body on Brexit's policy impact
- Interview: UK trade body on the impact of Brexit
- PepsiCo sets 2025 nutrition, sustainability goals
- Nestle lowers outlook on "softer environment"
- China "transition" drags on Danone Q3
- UK announces "action plan" to drive food exports
- CP Foods invests in UK foodservice firm Foodfellas
- The Big 15: Strategies and Priorities of Top Packaged Food Players in Comparison
- Omega-3 in Food and Beverage:Time for a Reboot?
- Constellation Brands, Inc. (STZ) - Financial and Strategic SWOT Analysis Review
- Global Food Packaging: Innovating for Greater Convenience and Quality Image
- Packaged Food: Quarterly Statement Q3 2016


text:
Despite recording the usual healthy growth in shipment volumes, average selling prices of mobile communications devices fell during calendar Q2, and margins have begun to slide, according to the latest market research figures from Gartner.
A stronger dollar, a depreciating euro "and intense competition drove price adjustments and changes to the product mix," said Gartner research vice president Carolina Milanesi.
Total device sales hit 325.6 million units during Q2, a 13.8% increase year-on-year, roughly 8 million units more than were recorded by rival analysts at IDC earlier this month.
New product from Apple, HTC and Motorola drove strong sales, although Gartner said that the ongoing components shortage, particularly in the AMOLED screen market, may have hampered uptake in some areas.
Although still subject to intense pressure, especially in the high-end segment Nokia maintained its market lead, shipping 111 million units during the quarter, representing market share of 34.2%. Samsung held second place with 65 million units and 20% of the market, while LG, RIM and Sony Ericsson made up the rest of the top five.
The remainder of the top 10 line-up was composed of Motorola, Apple, HTC, ZTE and G'Five, with HTC making its debut in the top 10 after posting 139% year-on-year growth.
In terms of operating systems, Android proved to be the market's golden boy again, expanding rapidly thanks to both the growth of HTC and its inclusion on new Samsung devices. During Q2 it overtook Apple's iOS to become the third most popular OS in the world, behind RIM and Symbian. In the US, it now holds the top spot.


text:
Livia Firth’s new collection suggests smartest shoppers buy where others pass
The rockstar is known for his bodysuits and sparkles, but above all else immaculate tailoring.
Beanies are big and burgundy is everywhere.
The extraordinary designer who won the outstanding achievement award at this year's British Fashion Awards, has transformed shoes into magical objects of desire.
A radical trend has hit France's fashion week – and it's three British designers are leading the charge.
The UK city's first ever week of men's catwalk shows will be premiered by the eldest son and heir apparent to Queen Elizabeth II.
The Florentine brand -- that is sponsoring the museum's Leonardo da Vinci exhibition -- showcased their designs for the Resort 2013 collection alongside classical masterpieces.


text:
Smartphone brand Realme has launched its cheap 5G phone Realme V23i. This phone has currently been introduced in the domestic market. The phone has support for HD Plus display with 90 Hz refresh rate. At the same time, a 13-megapixel primary camera sensor is available with Realme V23i. The phone has the support of 5,000mAh battery and fingerprint sensor. Let’s know about other features and price of Realme V23i 5G…
Realme V23i Price
Realme V23i 5G has been introduced in Mountain Blue and Jade Black color options. The phone comes in single storage variant. The price of 128 GB storage with its 4 GB RAM has been kept at 1,999 Chinese Yuan i.e. around Rs 16,500. Till now the company has not given information about launching the phone globally.
Specification of Realme V23i
Reality V23i 5G has a 6.56-inch HD Plus LCD screen, which comes with 1612×720 pixel resolution and 90Hz refresh rate. The phone has the support of 4 GB RAM and 128 GB storage with Dimensity 700 chipset. Storage can be increased with the help of microSD card. The side mounted fingerprint sensor has been given for security in the phone. The phone works on Android 12 based Realme UI 3.0.
Camera and battery life of Realme V23i
Talking about the camera setup of the phone, a 13-megapixel primary camera is available with it. The secondary camera is available in the phone of 2 megapixels. The phone has an 8-megapixel front camera for selfie and video calls. The phone comes with a 5,000mAh battery and 10W charging support.


text:
No matter where one turns these days, it seems nearly impossible to escape the news of the latest company or industry to unravel. So to challenge the status quo of doom and gloom, and to inject a layer of much needed levity, our new series presents satirical articles of different industries in crisis. This week, we turn to two short bulletins from “Sign of the times” at Reuters.
In a southern England town families hit by the financial crisis put a pound store out of business by flocking to a 99 pence shop that opened across the road. The Pound World in Poole saw its earnings plummet by 70 percent and was forced to close within weeks of 99p Stores launching on the other side of the High Street. "It's funny to think a shop can close down because of a penny difference, I suppose it's a sign of the times," customer David Fitzpatrick told The Star newspaper.
Proof of unemployment
The Delancey bar and nightclub in New York City's Manhattan has designated a special night out: "Laid off Mondays." It offers two-for-one drinks all night and a free shot of tequila at midnight "for everyone with proof of unemployment."
[Image via Reuters.]


text:
Google Rolling Out Fix For Wi-Fi Killing Bug - [security]
06:12 PM EST - Jan,19 2018 - post a comment
In a post
on a Google Home Help page, Google has announced they have identified the bug that was causing many users' router to be hammered with requests and subsequently freezing. These issues were most commonly reported by those who own a TP-Link Archer C7 router. Though initial user reports suggested it was strictly TP-Link routers that had these issues, Android Police has since found that users with Linksys and Synology routers have faced similar problems. If you were unlucky enough to be affected by one or more of these issues, you won't need to toss your Chromecast or Google Home device out just yet as Google is on the case. Today, the company started rolling out updates via Google Play services that should address these issues entirely. If the update is taking a while to hit your device, you can opt to download
the Google Play Services 11.9.74 beta APK to get access to the fix ASAP.
iOS Update to Let iPhone Owners Keep Phones Running Fast - [briefly]
06:08 PM EST - Jan,19 2018 - post a comment
Apple plans to give iPhone owners more control
over their devices, particularly the battery and performance, says CEO Tim Cook. Speaking to ABCNews, Cook addressed the issue concerning older iPhone batteries. The company admitted late last year that it slows down the performance of some devices in order to prevent them from shutting down. End users often complain that their devices feel slow after updating the software. "At the heart of any decision we make is the user, and we felt it would be better to take something off of the performance to prevent [iPhones from restarting]. We deeply apologize for anybody who thinks we have some other kind of motivation," said Cook. Because the problem pertains to the battery, Apple reduced the cost of replacement batteries from $79 to $29. Putting a new battery in an old phone mitigates the issue. Apple plans to take things a step further. It will soon give people more insight into the health of their iPhone's battery. "We've listened to the feedback very carefully and in addition to giving everyone a very low price on a battery if they'd like to get a new battery, we're also going to, in a developer release that happens next month, give people the visibility of the health of their battery. It's very very transparent. This hasn't been done before. We will tell someone we're reducing your performance by some amount in order to not have an unexpected restart and, if you don't want it, you can turn it off." Cook didn't provide specifics as to how the battery tool will work. The company tests new features in developer betas ahead of releasing them to the general public. Apple did not say when the feature might reach all iPhones.
Google Sends Security Patch to Pixel Phones - [security]
06:07 PM EST - Jan,19 2018 - post a comment
Google has sent a fresh security patch to the Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL handsets. Google says the update "fixes critical bugs and improves the performance and stability" of the Pixel smartphones. The update is about 50 MB and can be downloaded over the air. Google normally issues security patches at the beginning of each month. This mid-month update is atypical. Google has also begun distributing Google Play Services 11.9.74 beta, which contains fixes for the Chromecast WiFi-sapping bug revealed earlier this week. The Play Services update is being pushed in limited numbers. Google hasn't said when the final version of Play Services 11.9.74, with the Chromecast patch, will reach all devices.
OnePlus Confirms 40,000 Customers' Data at Risk - [briefly]
06:07 PM EST - Jan,19 2018 - post a comment
today said up to 40,000 customers' credit card data may have been lifted in an attack. Earlier this week, OnePlus customers reported fraudulent activity on their credit cards after making purchases from OnePlus' web site. OnePlus says its investigation shows the company was indeed compromised. "One of our systems was attacked, and a malicious script was injected into the payment page code to sniff out credit card info while it was being entered," explained the company. "The malicious script operated intermittently, capturing and sending data directly from the user's browser. It has since been eliminated. We have quarantined the infected server and reinforced all relevant system structures." OnePlus believes people who used its web site between mid-November 2017 and January 11, 2018, may be impacted by the breach. At risk are credit card numbers along with their expiration dates and security codes. OnePlus says customers who used PayPal aren't affected. The company has emailed everyone it believes may be at risk. In the mean time, OnePlus suggests those who made purchases on OnePlus.net during the above time frame should examine their bank statements for any fraudulent charges. "We cannot apologize enough for letting something like this happen," said OnePlus. "We are working with our providers and local authorities to better address the incident. We are also working with our current payment providers to implement a more secure credit card payment method, as well as conducting an in-depth security audit. All these measures will help us prevent such incidents from happening in the future." The company thanked its customers for their understanding and its community for its continued support.
AMD Radeon Adrenalin 18.1.1 Beta Drivers - [briefly]
01:37 PM EST - Jan,19 2018 - post a comment
AMD late Thursday released Radeon Software Adrenalin 18.1.1 Beta drivers
to the public. Bearing the same version numbering as the early-January 18.1.1 Alpha release, these drivers have a more detailed change-log, which includes the game crash fix for DirectX 9 games; freezing experienced in DRM-protected video playback, a stability issue affecting Windows 10 "Movies & TV" app, color corruption on Radeon Overlay when running multiple game and 3D applications, PUBG menu flickering in multi-GPU systems, and more.
A small number of DirectX 9 games may experience
crashes or instability.
Radeon FreeSync enabled system configurations may
experience stuttering when using the performance metrics feature in
Protected video content may intermittently
experience a freeze or hang during playback.
A blank screen may be experienced while playing back
videos when using Movies & TV player.
Starcraft2 may experience corruption in multi GPU
enabled system configurations.
Bezel compensation controls when creating display
groups may be misaligned or have no functionality.
Blank videos may be experienced when playing back
videos in edge browser after the system resumes from sleep.
Color corruption may intermittently be observed in
Radeon overlay with multiple gaming applications and performance
The Radeon WattMan fan slider may intermittently
fail to change after loading profiles.
Enhanced Sync may not enable for game profiles in
Radeon Settings when using Vulkan API.
On multi GPU enabled system configurations Player
Unknowns Battlegrounds may experience menu item flickering.
CLINFO may report incorrect values in multi GPU
Tomb Raider - Official Movie Trailer #2 - [briefly]
05:17 PM EST - Jan,18 2018 - post a comment
Lara Croft, the fiercely independent daughter of a missing adventurer, must push herself beyond her limits when she finds herself on the island where her father disappeared.
From Warner Bros. Pictures and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures, Tomb Raider is the story that will set a young and resolute Lara Croft on a path toward becoming a global hero. The film stars Oscar winner Alicia Vikander (Ex Machina, The Danish Girl) in the lead role, under the direction of Roar Uthaug (The Wave), with Oscar-winner Graham King (The Departed) producing under his GK Films banner. The films production begins on the heels of the 20th anniversary of the wildly popular videogame franchise from Square Enix, Crystal Dynamics and Eidos Montreal.
Tomb Raider also stars Dominic West (Money Monster, 300), Walton Goggins (The Hateful Eight, Django Unchained) and Daniel Wu (AMC's Into the Badlands).
Carmageddon TDR 2000 is free - [gaming]
12:35 PM EST - Jan,18 2018 - post a comment
GOG and Stainless Games are currently offering Carmageddon TDR 2000 for free
for the next 480 hours. PC gamers can go ahead and download this DRM-free version of Carmageddon TDR 2000 and it keep it theirs forever. This free offer will end on January 20th, 2PM UTC, so be sure to acquire your free copy while you still can. All you have to do is visit the game's GOG store page and get your free copy via its 'Get It Here' button.
Intel Random Restart Bug & Data Center Performance After Patches - [briefly]
10:20 AM EST - Jan,18 2018 - post a comment
Back on January 11
, Intel started seeing reports of random system reboots after applying Meltdown and Spectre patches on Intel Broadwell and Haswell CPUs. Seems as if this was not an isolated occurrence and this has now been verified with other Intel partners. And this looks to be hammering a larger base of CPUs than first reported. Ivy Bridge, Sandy Bridge, Skylake, and Kaby Lake processors are also affected
. Microcode is in the works to address this and being worked on now.
We have now issued firmware updates for 90 percent of Intel CPUs introduced in the past five years, but we have more work to do. As I noted in my blog post last week, while the firmware updates are effective at mitigating exposure to the security issues, customers have reported more frequent reboots on firmware updated systems.
As part of this, we have determined that similar behavior occurs on other products in some configurations, including Ivy Bridge-, Sandy Bridge-, Skylake-, and Kaby Lake-based platforms. We have reproduced these issues internally and are making progress toward identifying the root cause. In parallel, we will be providing beta microcode to vendors for validation by next week.
Monster Hunter World Commercial By Sony Is Hilarious - [gaming]
03:07 PM EST - Jan,17 2018 - post a comment
Densha Otoko star Takayuki Yamada is back as the Japanese face of PlayStation, imitating the monsters of Monster Hunter World in a hilarious ad. Monster Hunter World will release for PS4, Xbox One and PC on January 26th and for PC this fall.
World's most powerful mobile spyware can read WhatsApp messages - [security]
03:05 PM EST - Jan,17 2018 - post a comment
Security firm Kaspersky has uncovered
a new Android spyware tool that's being described as one of the most powerful and advanced forms of mobile malware ever. Named after one of the domains where it was first identified, Skygofree can perform a number of malicious activities, including recording audio and reading WhatsApp messages.
While Kaspersky discovered Skygofree in late 2017, it's been around and evolving since 2014. What makes the spyware particularly insidious is the way it's distributed through fake sites designed to look like those from mobile carriers. The tool is advertised as a piece of software designed to increase the internet speeds of anyone who downloads it.
It appears that those behind Skygofree and the people it targets are all based in Italy. "Given the artefacts we discovered in the malware code and our analysis of the infrastructure, we have a high level of confidence that the developer behind the Skygofree implants is an Italian IT company that offers surveillance solutions," said Kaspersky Lab's Alexey Firsh.
References to Rome-based technology company Negg were found in Skygofree's code. According to Forbes, archived versions of the small company's website shows it provides cybersecurity and app development services. It also offers forensic capabilities and has worked with authorities and prosecutors in Italy.
Some of Skygofree's capabilities include tracking the location of an infected device and switching on a microphone to record audio when a person enters a certain place. The spyware is also able to connect to Wi-Fi networks controlled by the hackers, which can occur even when a user has disabled a device's Wi-Fi. This could compromise passwords, allow the collection of personal information, and more. Additionally, it can read victims' private WhatsApp messages through Accessibility Services - a tool for visually and audibly impaired users. Finally, it can intercept user data like SMS messages and calendar events, as well as turn on the front-facing camera to take a picture when a user unlocks their device.
Only a few infections have been discovered, and all of them were in Italy. But Android users everywhere are still advised to stick with downloading apps from official stores and be wary of suspicious websites and links.
YouTube Announces Stricter Criteria For Monetization - [internet]
01:17 PM EST - Jan,17 2018 - post a comment
YouTube has announced
today that moving forward it wi be tougher to get a partnership and run ads on videos. Previously, channels had to reach 10,000 total views to be eligible for the YouTube Partner Program (YPP). Starting today, new channels will need to have 1,000 subscribers and 4,000 hours of watch time within the past 12 months to be eligible for ads. We will begin enforcing these new requirements for existing channels in YPP beginning February 20th, 2018.
Chromecast, Google Home linked to potential Wi-Fi issues - [briefly]
02:55 PM EST - Jan,16 2018 - post a comment
Wireless mesh networks are a trendy solution to spotty Wi-Fi but according to a recent report from Android Police
, those Wi-Fi woes may be self-imposed. The publication recently highlighted connectivity issues experienced by some users when adding a Google Home Max smart speaker to their wireless network. The issue is especially prevalent among TP-Link Archer C7 router owners according to the Google Product Forums and has been identified by TP-Link as an issue with MDNS packets keeping a live connection with Cast devices. Since the initial report a few days ago, TP-Link has issued a beta firmware update for the Archer C7 that should solve the issue but unfortunately, it doesn't end there. In a follow-up, Android Police says they've received reports
of additional router and Cast-enabled devices exhibiting the same issues. Other model routers from TP-Link are experiencing issues, as are routers from companies like Linksys and Synology. The issues, according to Android Police, seem to be related to other Google Home devices and perhaps even Chromecast dongles. As the site speculates, this could end up being an issue on Google's end. Additional time will be needed to fully explore the matter but if you've run into any Wi-Fi problems like those mentioned here, perhaps your first troubleshooting step should be to weed out potentially troublesome hardware on your network.
Twitter Looks at Your DMs and Saves those for Later - [crime-law]
02:08 PM EST - Jan,15 2018 - post a comment
Project Veritas has released undercover footage of Twitter Engineers and employees admitting that Twitter employees view all of your private messages on their servers and analyze it to create a "virtual profile" of you which they sell to advertisers. The footage features four current Twitter software engineers–Conrado Miranda, Clay Haynes, Pranay Singh, and Mihai Alexandru Florea.
Jan,14 2018 Bruce Lee Lightsabers Scene Recreation Jan,14 2018 Cisco can now sniff out malware inside encrypted traffic Jan,14 2018 MacBook Users Claim Apple Overstates Standby Battery Life Jan,14 2018 GOING FISHING. A Stop motion Animation by Guldies Jan,14 2018 Kelly Brooks Hottest Calendar 2018 Jan,14 2018 Kate Upton Calendar 2018 Jan,13 2018 Summer of '84 - Official Teaser Jan,13 2018 Netflix Goes Cyberpunk with Altered Carbon Jan,13 2018 Fully autonomous, manual control-free vehicles by 2019 Jan,13 2018 Fahrenheit 451 teaser trailer Jan,13 2018 Intel AMT security hole lets hackers take control of corporate Jan,13 2018 Intel's security fixes for Spectre and Meltdown cause reboot issues Jan,12 2018 Delta IV NROL-47 Live Launch Broadcast Jan,12 2018 Intel Publishes In-House Security Fix Benchmarks for Desktop Jan,11 2018 Rosie Huntington Whiteley Enjoying On Beach Jan,11 2018 Intel Does Drones Again Jan,11 2018 Windows 8.1 Mainstream Support Ends Jan,10 2018 iPhone X Reported to Have Overheating Problems Jan,10 2018 Windows Systems Performance Impacts from Spectre and Meltdown Jan,09 2018 WiFi Alliance Announces WPA3 for Tighter WiFi Security Jan,09 2018 Apple Plans to Add More Parental Controls for Protecting Kids Jan,09 2018 Robot Strippers Invade Sapphire Las Vegas During CES 2018 Jan,09 2018 Microsoft halts distribution of Spectre & Meltdown fixes on AMD Jan,09 2018 LG 4K OLED Rollable TV Jan,09 2018 Your Antivirus May Cut Off Microsoft Security Patches


text:
There’s something slightly confusing about French publisher Ubisoft’s attitude to iPhone gaming. The company has recently announced heavyweight franchises for the App Store, with Silent Hunter, Assassin’s Creed 2 Multiplayer, and Anno Dawn of Discovery all adding to Ubisoft’s iPhone output. But they also say it’s not as profitable of a platform.
Ubisoft is linked to one of the mobile market’s major players in the form of Gameloft, the two regularly coming together on casual, commercial releases. Yet, despite the relative success of Ubisoft’s iPhone ventures to date, the outfit isn’t entirely convinced Apple’s device is its kettle of fish.
According to Kotaku, Ubisoft only plans to release a ‘few’ new iPhone games in the near future, the publisher stating in a conference call that it will continue to split its mobile development between internal teams and teams at Gameloft. This is apparently due to a lack of faith in the format, Ubisoft adding that its titles don’t ‘seem to be as profitable there [on iPhone] as on the other platforms.’
Ouch. The lesson here, of course, is that if you want to see future Ubisoft releases on iPhone (the likes of Ghost Recon and Splinter Cell, perhaps) then you’d better get downloading its existing lineup, fast.


text:
03 Jan Student Brand-Fit’d Launches Online Store
Over the summer Rêve Academy hired a team of interns who created their own retail brand—fit’d and launched a pop-up retail store pilot featuring the products.
This Fall the students began working on an ecommerce site that could showcase their prducts and help them spread the word and reach a larger market. December 11, was the first day that the site went live just in time for the holiday season. Find your fit’d gear here and check out the intern’s awesome work!


text:
Speaking at the BlackBerry Live event in Florida, ING Direct CIO Charaka Kithulegoda said the pilot is proving successful so far, and is likely to be rolled out in the next month.
ING Direct, which was started in Canada in 1997, has no branches – it communicates with its customers only through online channels, call centres and mobile services.
This business model has allowed the bank to lead the way in many areas of banking technology. ING was the first Canadian bank to offer BlackBerry and iPhone apps in 2009, and it took at least nine months for its competitors to catch up, according to Kithulegoda.
“We were the first bank in North America to offer a banking app on the Z10 platform and the only bank in the world to have an application on the Q10. We are one of the very few banks in the world to support all the major platforms,” he said.
“Mobility was a natural extension for us. We’re not looking at it for the latest technology fad or doing it because everyone else is, we’re looking at it purely from a customer standpoint,” said Kithulegoda. “Where do our customers want us to be and how do our customers want to interact with us?"
He said that while the bank offers a “fantastic" website and call centre service, it recognises that its customers do not do their banking on their home PCs or during breaks at work, they are doing it on the move – while walking to the station or popping out to get lunch.
BlackBerry handsets get thumbs up from ING staff
With fewer than 1,000 employees, the pilot of 300 handsets is a large number for the bank. “We are piloting the Z10 [touch device] and Q10 [QWERTY keyboard]. There are a few people in the company who absolutely want the keyboard, so we support both devices,” he said.
Feedback from ING employees using the new BlackBerry devices is that the typing is fantastic and the “browser actually works now and it’s amazingly fast”, said Kithulegoda.
He added that BlackBerry’s intuitive email enhancements, such as the ability to organise meetings with large numbers of people seamlessly without going through multiple email threads, work well for ING.
“When we went into the pilot, I was sceptical. People told me it was going to be easy – turn it on and you’re ready to go. I was pleasantly surprised that it was as easy as [the BlackBerry] team told us. And we are very close to working on BES to support other devices as well,” said Kithulegoda.
Support for multiple mobile devices
One of the new features of the management tool is that BlackBerry is now able to accommodate Android and iOS devices as part of its mobile device management (MDM) solution.
The company announced a few updates to BES at BlackBerry Live this week, to provide more management capabilities for non-BlackBerry devices, as well as more security features, including secure storage email, pin entry and connectivity using BlackBerry transport as a mobile virtual private network (VPN).
“ING's goal, from an IT standpoint, is to support more than one device platform. But from an infrastructure standpoint, there are risks in operating multiple platforms because fragmentation management issues could leak to security issues, especially when you’re dealing with a small team. So the goal is to move to a single MDM platform and manage all our devices through that platform,” said Kithulegoda.
Previously, he said, ING was using one of the top three mobile device management platforms in the market to control its fleet of devices. In piloting BlackBerry’s BES10, the bank looked at Android, iPhone and Windows phones to evaluate which devices to support – it chose to support BlackBerry's Z10 and Q10 handsets.
“But that’s not to say that some of our employees are going to like that decision – they will want to use their device of choice," he said. "From an IT standpoint, I’d love to have the Z10, because it makes support easier, but the reality is that we will have to support multiple devices.
"BlackBerry has a single management platform, and from what we have seen it gives us the ability to apply corporate policies and the government’s requirements to all the other devices as well,” said Kithulegoda.
While the bank is open to supporting other handsets, Kithulegoda said it will do so on a “best efforts basis”.
Balancing business and personal device data
The BlackBerry 10 operating system's BlackBerry Balance feature, which allows users to keep their personal and work lives separated on a single device, has become very appealing to enterprises.
The work profile is secured under the BES10 standards, and corporations also have the option to be able to wipe business data from the phone without destroying the employee’s personal information, photos and contacts.
“Our commitment with our partnership with BlackBerry is going to be to the enterprise: that corporate data is going to be secure, no data leakage, we are going to meet all the privacy and regulatory commitments, the login is going to work, and if somebody decides to leave, then we can very securely and effectively wipe that data off the device," said Kithulegoda.
"Today, if we wipe a device, we wipe that person’s personal device; with the new solutions, we just wipe half of the device and we are done,” he added.
The bank is intending to go into full production with the release of the next version of BlackBerry Enterprise Server – BES10.1 – in June.


text:
Huge take-up of electricals recycling service in Mid Sussex
A new kerbside collection service of small electrical items and household batteries was launched in late November 2020.
Since the service launch around twelve weeks ago, more than 16 tonnes of unwanted small electricals and 2.8 tonnes of batteries have been collected by contractors Serco.
John Belsey, cabinet member for environment and service delivery, said: “Mid Sussex District Council is delighted that our residents are so engaged with this new kerbside collection service, which has enhanced our existing waste and recycling provision.
“Our huge thanks go to our contractors Serco, who have been extremely supportive of this new venture. We are enormously proud of our collection crews, who have worked tirelessly collecting unprecedented amounts of small electricals under very challenging circumstances.
“There has been a significantly increased demand on our existing rubbish and recycling services during this pandemic, and our collection crews have shown true dedication and professionalism throughout.”
The new service is for broken small electrical household items and used household batteries that can fit in a standard sized carrier bag. Most small electricals, items that have a plug, battery or lead, are accepted but some restrictions apply.
Many electrical items often stop working but could be repaired, they may be unwanted but have re-use value to others, so the council is urging residents to consider re-use and repair options where possible and only use this service for broken electrical items.
There are a growing number of community-led repair cafes within Mid Sussex, run by knowledgeable volunteers who donate their time and expertise for free to help with repairing personal items including electricals.
Residents can find local alternative re-use and recycling options, such as repair cafes and take back schemes, using the recycling locator.
Many have been affected by recent lockdown restrictions, so residents should check availability before use.
Ian Tolley, Serco operations manager, said: “Demand for the service is still exceedingly high at the moment as many households seem to have taken the opportunity to have a spring clean during current lockdown restrictions and visits to household waste recycling sites are currently limited to essential use only.
“The storage cages on our collection vehicles are filling up fast, therefore if residents find their collection has been missed we are asking them to bear with us and store their items until their next scheduled rubbish collection or to wait a few weeks for demand to even out. Please remember ‘little and often’ so everyone can benefit.”
For more information on this new collection service and answers to frequently asked questions visit the household small electricals page.


text:
The online system that allows Cazenovia parents to make deposits into their students’ school meal accounts has changed, but users should barely notice a difference. Due to a change in ownership in the software company that processes the payments, users are now being directed to a different website (mySchoolBucks.com instead of MyNutriKids.com) from the Cazenovia Central School District homepage to access their cafeteria accounts, said District Treasurer Sheryl Conley. But all logins and passwords remain the same. Money deposited into mySchoolBucks.com will usually arrive at the school by the next morning. Parents can set low-balance settings to remind them when it’s time to add more money, or set up recurring payments so the system will automatically add money to the account when the balance reaches the threshold set. According to mySchoolBucks, the online system’s benefits include: • Safety. Virtually eliminates worries about students carrying lunch money to school. • Convenience. Parents can make payments 24 hours a day, seven days a week. (There is $1.95 transaction fee.) • Control. Parents can:
- receive low-balance email reminders;
- monitor student account balances online;
- view their students’ cafeteria purchases.
- Make payments using a credit card or electronic check.
- Option to have payments made automatically each month.
- Deposit confirmations sent directly to users’ email accounts.


text:
Table of Contents
Good low-cost automobiles are what folks want right this moment. Since fewer people have been leasing and buying new vehicles, it has created a significant dip within the provide of vehicles at auto auctions The one method for dealers to make money is to increase the worth of the vehicles they’ve, which are few in quantity, by marking them up. It additionally creates a demand for more cars making it a seller’s marketplace for pre-owned or used automobiles.
India At present upholds its brand identify by covering information without dread or favor; the magazine gives content with nice insights, thoroughness, accuracy, and an all-rounded view on a number of topics, including: politics, economy, science, technology, lifestyle, arts, leisure, travel, and well being.
Sellers are also encouraging their salespeople to extend vehicle servicing gross sales, whereas that market isn’t declining. One strategy to sell and make a revenue on a automotive is that not operating is to put your automobile up on the market within the native newspapers, or on-line web sites that have free selling classified advertisements.
A subscription toÂ Automotive NewsÂ will enable you develop your enterprise, enhance your information and stay ahead of the competitors. They normally get pleasure from vogue, beauty, well being, superstar gossip and residential-care magazines. Nissan has made it clear that they plan to be a major player in the Indian market just as they have been within the United States and different countries.
Suggestions For Promoting Your Used Car
Carnage of the automotive trade continues, with every passing week throwing in a number of unusual knock out news. The information inside CARFAX is compiled from tens of hundreds of sources including law enforcement and fireplace departments, auto repair services and auctions. The journal has develop into a household name by delivering news and influencing minds, it is usually the flagship brand of India’s leading multidimensional media group.
It is in spite of everything you and I that drive the business based on not solely how many, however extra importantly, what automobiles we buy. There are thousands of weblogs on the internet that additionally provide free, comprehensive automotive information. Once recovery is famous within the trade, the only dealerships that stand to come again around are those who promote used vehicles.
automotive news magazine, automotive news europe eurostars, automotive news logo
Automobile dealerships have expensive stock, which makes them inclined to theft. Generally these cars set the stage for upcoming vehicles such as the Chevrolet Volt, which has new “inexperienced” applied sciences which were implemented in new and upcoming cars. The Automotive Information Jobs Board additionally presents resume critiques, job alerts and other assets for your employment search.
The Depreciation Factor In Automobiles
This challenging financial system has many resorting to excessive measures to manage. When I began studying in regards to the automotive trade, dealers and manufacturers had a reputation for manufactured, however unordered vehicles. Furthermore, the credit score is phased out as soon as a manufacturer sells 60,000 hybrid vehicles. In November 2008, statistics showed that 1 in 30 new automobile dealerships would stop selling with forecasts exhibiting 1,000 to shut in 2009.
They’ll get the latest updates from automotive information or from attending automobile exhibitions or motor exhibits. Nissan may also provide two different autos one among which is a utility automobile and the other being a sedan. Ford and Mercury hit the 60,000 gross sales mark over the past quarter of 2008, which suggests the total credit score for these autos is not out there.
automotive news data center, automotive news rising stars 2018, automotive news weekly magazine, automotive news rising stars, automotive news europe congress 2019
Subscriptions to the Information Middle are bought separately from standard Automotive Information subscriptions, and we provide two levels of Data Middle access to meet your needs.


text:
J.C. Penney Embarks on Giving Tour
November 28, 2012,
J.C. Penney collectible holiday buttons
PLANO, Texas-J.C. Penney has begun a nationwide Holiday Giving Tour, a 12-day trip throughout the U.S. marked by special acts of generosity in a new city each day.
The event, which encompasses everything from Christmas tree lighting and ice skating to gift-giving Santas and car washes, is meant to "pay homage to classic American holiday traditions," the retailer said in a statement.
"As a company founded on the Golden Rule, J.C. Penney has a strong legacy of giving back. As we embark on our exciting transformation, we realize becoming America's favorite store isn't just about the shopping experience we offer our customers--it's also about what we do to support the communities in which we live and work," said Miki Woodard, jcp cares president and vice president of philanthropy at J.C. Penney. "The holidays are a time of generosity and giving and we look forward to sharing this holiday spirit through our Holiday Giving Tour by surprising America with acts of
generosity across the country."
J.C. Penney stores will also be distributing collectible holiday buttons throughout the holiday season. A unique code on the back of each button will offer customers a chance to win one of millions of gifts including vacations, tickets to The Ellen DeGeneres Show, J.C. Penney merchandise, gift cards and more.
Other Articles By Author
HFN Launches Interactive Idea Book
HFN's DIGITAL EDITION
COVER STORY: HFN Turns 90
We commemorate HFN's 90th anniversary by paying tribute to the iconic retailer and supplier brands--and the people--that have helped the industry flourish, then and now.
ALSO IN THIS ISSUE:
- Up & Coming Leaders - The home industry is in capable and visionary hands as this year’s 40 Under 40 list attests. Today’s young leaders span all disciplines and varied levels of operation.
- Omnichannel Retailing - In the Mobile App World, Time is Money


text:
PROVIDENCE – Private equity firm Nautic Partners LLC has acquired Custom Window Systems Inc., a manufacturer of impact-resistant and non-impact windows, doors and porch enclosures.
Headquartered in Ocala, Fla., Custom Window Systems serves builders and contractors in regions throughout the southeastern United States where exposure to high winds, tropical storms and hurricanes necessitate impact-resistant vinyl windows and doors, and which have strict building codes.
Nautic said in a release announcing the acquisition that Custom Window Systems, founded in 1986, has a long-running track record of producing high-quality products that will continue to drive growth for the company in a growing market.
“We believe that Custom has developed into one of the largest and most well-respected window and door manufacturers in Florida by developing high-quality products and providing a consistently high level of service to its customers,” said Doug Hill, managing director of Nautic Partners. “Custom is ideally positioned for further growth given the attractiveness of the Florida market and the company’s leading reputation across multiple product categories.”
GE Capital, Jefferies LLC, Newstar Financial and Triangle Capital Corp. provided financing for the transaction, according to a Nautic release. Additional terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Nautic is a middle-market private equity firm with more than $2.5 billion in assets under management. The firm has completed 116 acquisitions since its founding in 1986 in industries such as business services, manufacturing and health care.