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If you cracked open one or many cans of beer over the Christmas and New Year period, you may have had some Beavertown.
Beavertown's popularity has only grown in recent years, particularly in its increased production capacity which has seen the brand partner with Tottenham Hotspur Football Club, including an on-site brewery at the club's over 60,000 seater stadium.
The alcohol company was founded by a man named Logan Plant, who is actually the son of someone very famous. Any guesses?
Logan is the son of Robert Plant - the lead vocalist of the British rock band Led Zeppelin, who ruled the rock world between 1968 and 1980.
Led Zeppelin are considered by many to be one of the most successful and influential rock bands of all time.
Music fans and critics say that Robert influenced many heavy metal bands such as Black Sabbath, Deep Purple and Queen.
While he may have a highly influential and famous dad, Logan hasn't done too bad for himself either.
Earlier this year, he sold his remaining shares in Beavertown to beer giant Heineken, after they previously owned 49 percent of the company.
The price tag for the takeover was not disclosed, though a £40 million deal for a minority stake was struck in 2018 - meaning Logan likely sold his remaining shares for tens of millions of pounds.
As a result, Logan has stepped down as the boss of the company but is still at Beavertown in an advisory role.
At the time, he said: "Beavertown began in my kitchen, 10 years ago: from brewing in a rice pan to one of the most successful British brewers in recent years, employing over 160 people and brewing 360,000 hectolitres of beer.
"Its success is something I could never have predicted back then, and I am extremely proud that we have agreed the deal with Heineken, which is the natural next step for Beavertown, its brands and, most importantly, its people."
Logan has previously said that his love of beer was actually influenced by his dad as the pair would go to the pub together when he turned 18.
Speaking about drinking with his old man, Logan said: "I remember, as a little kid, wanting to try a sip of his pint and thinking it was disgusting.
"When I got to 18, we’d go to pubs together and it was a good bonding experience.
"Hanging out with my dad and his middle-aged, hilarious mates was great.
"I was lucky enough to travel and catch up with him wherever he might be on the road.
"That opened my eyes to many things, beer being one of them."


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Pioneers in the field of online marketing solutions in Sri Lanka, eMarketingEye (www.emarketingeye.com) introduces a revolutionary method of drawing in emerging talent and progressive thinkers who will push the boundaries of online marketing and take the company and the country to the next level. Where traditional hackathons focus on the tech and software aspects of a business, the aim of the online marketing hackathon is to source fresh perspectives in the field of online marketing.
CEO Rajitha Dahanayake, on the vision behind the Hackathon says, “What we’re really trying to get out of this is to draw out the innovative thinkers of this country, because they are out there, but nobody’s really paying attention just yet. By doing this we want to unearth promising talent in the country and better equip them with the necessary skill set to harness their potential in online marketing.”
The hackathon will be an all day event held on 6 September at the eMarketingEye office in Nawala, Nugegoda. There will be a session which will serve as an introduction to the company, offer an insight into the world of online marketing and lay out the guidelines for the hackathon which will begin shortly after. Participants will be divided into random groups and given a case study to collectively brainstorm and devise an online marketing campaign strategy for a travel/hotel company. The event is open to anyone, from those already in the industry to fresh university graduates, who think they have what it takes to push the boundaries of conventional marketing strategies. Participants will be competing for the opportunity to work full-time with eMarketingEye.
Speaking about the eMarketingEye team Rajitha says, “We’re all family here. There really is that atmosphere where we all have a common goal of taking eMarketingEye to that next level and there is that recognition that success is achieved through team effort.”
eMarketingEye is a Google AdWords and Analytics Certified Partner Company that offers a total range of online marketing services such as e-strategy consulting, Search Engine Optimisation (SEO), Pay-Per-Click marketing (PPC), web development, social media optimisation, e-mail marketing, web analytics and Internet Booking Engine solutions. The company is recognised globally with over 60 national and international awards over the past eight years, including multiple Gold, Silver and Bronze Awards at HSMAI Adrian Awards, Best in Class Awards at Interactive Media Awards (IMA), Best SEO Strategy Award from ad-tech, Google Campaign of the Year 2010 and Google SME Agency of the Year 2009.
Please visit http://www.emarketingeye.com/about-us/careers/online-marketing-hackathon.html for more details and registration.

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Google announced in a blog post today that it would start testing out its new payment service, Hands Free, in the South Bay region outside San Francisco. The author, senior director of product management Pali Bhat, sounds predictably thrilled about the news, imagining a future in which “you could rush through a…
We all know robots are coming for our jobs, but smartphones could soon be carrying the career-slaying torch as well. A small convenience store in Sweden only has one employee—the smartphone in your pocket—and it’s always working, 24-7.
The first time I heard about Venmo, it sounded like a miracle. Hell yes, I want to send money to friends with my computerphone! I used Venmo enthusiastically for years. Then, it became a cesspool of awkward emoji and hidden fees, a place where money goes to hide. So I stopped, and you should too.
Earlier today, a very dull press release from Visa announced an actually important thing: the world’s largest payment processing network is opening up to developers. Yawn all you like, but this is big news.
In case you weren’t already inundated with payment options, LG apparently thinks you could use one more. A new leak suggests that LG is ready to enter the payments world, but unlike its biggest competitors Apple, Google, and Samsung, LG will not be using smartphone technology to power your payments. Instead, the…
Mobile payments, like Apple Pay and Android Pay, is a nascent technology saddled with the ambitious goal of unseating the simple, plastic-y way of paying for things. It hasn’t been going so well. Now, Android Pay is using another tactic to change your mind—giving away free stuff.
With support for Apple Pay rolling out to more and more locations, as well as improved integration bundled into the latest version of iOS, it’s way easier to use Apple’s mobile payments platform. Update-to-date iPhones can now pay for things right from the lockscreen.
Paying with your phone has always been a confusing experience thanks to competing standards and scattered compatibility. Samsung Pay is a new payment system that it says works everywhere you can swipe a credit card—but only on Samsung’s newest phones.
Rite Aid, one of handful of stores that decided to back the MCX created CurrentC platform for mobile payments, is pulling a 180 and will begin accepting Apple Pay in 4,600 stores starting Aug. 15. Rite Aid follows Best Buy who did a similar about face back in April. Looks like corporate greed is losing this fight.
This week, Google announced Android Pay—a way to pay from your phone. No need for credit cards; just tap your handset against any supported card terminal. Sounds great—but also kind of familiar. Didn’t Google Wallet already do that? I just tried Android Pay, and here’s the deal.
Technology is a conquerer. The evidence can be seen in mounds of dead pagers, flip phones, and CDs. When companies and startups agree to kill something off, it’s usually not long for this world. But one piece of tech has become an unkillable cockroach—the credit card.
You’ve decided to buy a new pair of shoes, and you’re going to pay for them by tapping your smartphone against the checkout stand. It’s just like using your credit card — except that it isn’t. Here’s what’s really happening to the money on your phone, when you spend it and when you are just carrying it around.
Mobile payments are here, the adoption of Apple Pay is evidence enough. But Samsung thinks it can do smartphone payments even better (of course), and that's why they've created Samsung Pay, a tech team up that will make mobile payments more accessible than ever.
Apple has Apple Pay. If you have an iPhone 6, your mobile payments platform of choice is pretty much set in stone. But Android has no true de facto e-wallet, but Google is now making that decision much easier by working with Softcard and mobile carriers to come standard on every smartphone sold by AT&T, T-Mobile, and…
Your next Samsung Galaxy smartphone could have a neat trick up its sleeves. Just place your phone next to any ol' credit card reader, and press a button to pay. That's because Samsung just announced that it's buying LoopPay—a company that figured out how to trick magnetic stripe readers to accept your money wirelessly.
For years, tech companies like Google and Softcard (formerly known as ISIS) begged with consumers to adopt its NFC-powered payment platform, and for the most part, their pleas went largely unheard. Now that Apple Pay has graced millions of iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus users with NFC purchasing powers, things are…
There's a mobile payment war on right now. Big stores like CVS and Walmart are not supporting Apple Pay or Google Wallet, leaving their customers with no good mobile payment option. This may change soon, though.


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LAS VEGAS (August 11, 2015) – This week leading international luxury travel network Virtuoso® is conducting its 27th annual Virtuoso Travel Week conference – an event akin to Fashion Week where travel buyers seek out the latest trends in luxury experiences by meeting with thousands of travel purveyors, all preferred partners of the network. At the center of this remarkable exchange sits Virtuoso, which is able to view the industry through a unique and very wide lens to assess what’s next on the horizon for luxury travel, which in turn sets the pace and demand for more mainstream vacations. Aided by the network’s proprietary data warehouse of more than $35 billion in transactions, Virtuoso has become recognized throughout the industry as an authoritative trend predictor, and has set its scope to determine the top destinations for the fall and early winter of 2015.
At a time when reports show as many as four out of 10 people not taking a vacation in over a year, clients of the Virtuoso network, which caters to those seeking enhanced service and richer, more personalized travel experiences, are ramping up their journeys. Regarded as some of the most upscale and influential travelers, Virtuoso clients are more than four times more likely to have recently booked travel.
“Today’s consumers purchase travel in a much more personalized way, looking for attributes in products and services that reflect who they are and the lifestyles they lead,” says Matthew D. Upchurch, Chairman and CEO for Virtuoso. “They self-identify based on how they view themselves, and they have a multitude of travel personalities depending on where they are going and who is traveling with them. Our goal is to create an enriching experience every time, whether they’re traveling to someplace more known like Europe or a destination further afar like Southeast Asia.”
While summer is winding down, those needing to fulfill their wanderlust should not fret. Virtuoso says fall is actually a great time to travel. With summer vacation travel over, corporate/business travel softens right after Labor Day, making fall “low season” for domestic and some international air carriers. So where to go next? While tried and true favorites still attract the bulk of business, Virtuoso is seeing the rise of more unique locales as it compares destinations with the most year-over-year demand.
The Virtuoso Top 10:
The most popular destinations for fall leisure travel based on future bookings, these are the spots where people will be flocking.
3. United Kingdom
4. South Africa
6. New Zealand
The Top 10 analysis: Europe continues to dominate the list of favored destinations, thanks in large part to the softer euro, and Italy has bypassed the summer’s top destination for Virtuoso travelers, the U.K. With a 34 percent increase in air bookings alone, Canada is the fastest growing of the Top 10 Destinations.
The Virtuoso Hot 10:
As the countries seeing the biggest jump in year-over-year bookings, these are the destinations where more seasoned travelers will be venturing.
1. Vietnam (+270%)
2. India (+212%)
3. French Polynesia (+91%)
4. Spain (+53%)
5. Argentina (+46%)
6. Canada (+34%)
7. U.S. Virgin Islands (+32%)
8. Peru (+28%)
9. Costa Rica (+27%)
10. Netherlands (+25%)
The Hot 10 analysis: This fall travelers are seeking the cultural appeal, favorable climate and relative value of Vietnam and India, and in a big way as both are seeing massive increases in future bookings. Less traditional European countries like Spain and the Netherlands are on the rise, while those looking for a seasonal switch will be heading to Argentina and Peru. And for those simply seeking sun, French Polynesia, the U.S. Virgin Islands and Costa Rica provide just the thing.
Despite the travel boom on a global level, with more than 1.1 billion people crossing borders last year, Virtuoso says its clients are seeking out highly personalized experiences. Luxury yacht cruising is seeing some of the strongest growth – up 15 percent when compared to last year – which is topped by expedition cruising, up 41 percent. Both surpass traditional ocean cruising, which is up 12 percent over last year.
Data is sourced from Virtuoso’s United States and Canadian-based travel agency members. The findings were announced during the group’s 27th annual Virtuoso Travel Week taking place this week at Bellagio Resort & Casino in Las Vegas.
Virtuoso® is the leading international travel agency network specializing in luxury and experiential travel. This by-invitation-only organization comprises over 370 agency members with more than 9,800 elite travel advisors in 30 countries throughout North America, Latin America, the Caribbean, Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Middle East. Drawing upon its preferred relationships with 1,700 of the world’s best hotels and resorts, cruise lines, airlines, tour companies and premier destinations, the network provides its upscale clientele with exclusive amenities, rare experiences and privileged access. More than (US) $14 billion in annual travel sales makes Virtuoso a powerhouse in the luxury travel industry. For more information, visit virtuoso.com.


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As the U.S. economy improves, more of the shoppers who flocked to Wal-Mart to save money during the recession are moving back to the stores they frequented before, a new survey showed on Friday.
In a survey by America's Research Group, 33 percent of people who shopped more at the world's largest retailer in the last two years said they are now moving back to where they used to shop, at least to some extent. Almost 63 percent said they were staying at Wal-Mart.
But a year ago, the number of consumers who said they were going back to stores they had shopped at previously was only about 20 percent, according to Britt Beemer, founder of consumer research firm America's Research Group.
The consumer is starting to fall away in some categories, Beemer said, adding that some shoppers may still be buying some basics at Wal-Mart Stores Inc, but shopping elsewhere for certain clothes and other items.
Last month, Wal-Mart reported a drop in holiday sales and gave a disappointing profit outlook.
Earlier this week, Wal-Mart's chief operating officer Bill Simon said at an investor conference the company held on to the new customers it attracted in the fourth quarter of 2008, during the middle of the recession.
Yes, we've held the majority of them, he said at the Bank of America Merrill Lynch conference
America's Research Group asked several questions for Reuters as part of a larger survey the firm conducted on March 5-10, interviewing 1,000 participants.
In other questions, 30.8 percent of consumers said they felt better about their own economic circumstances than they did 3 months ago, 47.2 percent felt the same and 21.7 percent felt worse.
On Friday, the Thomson Reuters/University of Michigan's Surveys of Consumers showed U.S. consumer sentiment declined slightly in early March, with Americans less positive about the job outlook.
More shoppers said they were planning to buy spring clothes this year than said so last year, the latest sign apparel retailers were coming out of a long slump.
A total of 57.6 percent of those surveyed said they planned to buy clothes for themselves and 64.3 percent said they planned to buy clothes for their families.
Last year, only about 34 percent of consumers planned to buy spring clothes for themselves or their family, Beemer said.
The survey has a margin of error of 3.8 percent.
(Reporting by Brad Dorfman; editing by Andre Grenon)


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Alarm.com, a cloud-based platform for the smart home, launched a new app for the 4th generation Apple TV. The app offers Alarm.com users live video monitoring of HD cameras from the comfort of the couch.
The Alarm.com app allows users to quickly view live footage and control any Alarm.com-powered camera. Users can expect seamless navigation from other Apple TV apps to the Alarm.com app to view a live feed from indoor and outdoor cameras with infrared night vision options.
The Apple TV Siri Remote with touch surface also controls Alarm.com’s pan and tilt cameras.
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The Alarm.com’s app is also available for iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch.
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March 26, 2004
MAYOR MICHAEL R. BLOOMBERG ATTENDS THE GRAND OPENING OF NEW JCPENNEY STORE IN QUEENS CENTER MALL
New Store Creates 120 Jobs In Elmhurst
Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg today attended the grand opening of the new JCPenney store at the Queens Center Mall in Elmhurst. The new store creates 120 new jobs, employing a total of 450 people. The new store is 50% larger than the JCPenney store it's replacing at the Queens Center Mall. JCPenney has had stores in the New York City area since 1957.
"From the first day of our administration, we've focused on bringing jobs to New York City," said Mayor Bloomberg. "I'm happy to announce today that 120 addition jobs are coming to the Elmhurst JCPenney with the opening of their new store. JCPenney has been an important contributor to the community here for the past 14 years, and we look forward to their serving Queens residents for many years to come."
"We listened to our Queens customers and built this store from their point of view," said Don Hoggatt, Senior VP & NE Regional Manager for JCPenney. "We've had tremendous support in Queens, and now we're pleased to bring the community even more of the outstanding fashion, quality and value that JCPenney is known for. We're inviting everyone to come and celebrate with us."
Besides the addition of furniture and house wares and an expanded selection of apparel and home furnishings, shoppers can enjoy the convenience of wider aisles, improved lighting and accessible customer service centers. In addition, the store will have a full-service optical department for prescription eyeglass and contact lens needs, custom decorating services and a catalog/Internet service center where customers can place orders or pick up catalog and Internet purchases.
JCPenney is one of America's largest department store, catalog, and e-commerce retailers, employing approximately 150,000 associates. J. C. Penney Corporation, Inc. operates 1,019 JCPenney department stores throughout the United States and Puerto Rico, and 58 Renner department stores in Brazil. The JCPenney Catalog, including e-commerce, is the nation's largest catalog merchant of general merchandise.
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Hong Kong Cantopop star Pakho Chau is hitting all the right notes and garnering second looks. Our friends at Men’s Folio got the story from the horse’s mouth.
By international arrivals, Hong Kong is the most popular but three other heavily visited cities win the “most expensive to visit” battle…
A new Hong Kong apartment has been crowned most expensive in the city, and possibly Asia. The luxury apartment sold for a record HK$594.7 million.
The Haiku 60 fan is the first Big Ass Fan designed with homes and small(ish) spaces in mind. It is the world’s most efficient, quiet, and sustainable ceiling fan.
The Peninsula Hotels is celebrating the upcoming James Bond film “Spectre” with a variety of promotions and exhibitions.
InterContinental Hotels Group has agreed to sell its ownership interest in InterContinental Hong Kong to Supreme Key for $938 million.
Uber will offer its helicopter rental services UberCHOPPER in Hong Kong this Saturday from 12-5pm.
Justin Bieber and Kendall Jenner brought some serious star power to the Calvin Klein Jeans music event in Hong Kong on June 11.
Swire Properties has sold a duplex apartment at Opus Hong Kong in Mid-Levels for HK$497 million, setting a record as Asia’s most expensive flat.
Attention Hello Kitty fans: Your favorite feline, whiskered, cartoon (non-cat) character now has her own restaurant in Hong Kong.
One of the biggest private collections of Swatch watches in the world will go under the hammer in Hong Kong this week.
Victoria Beckham has said that she will open her next fashion boutique in Hong Kong.
A simple Chinese vase made over 800 years ago and unveiled in Hong Kong Monday is expected to fetch HK$60 million when it goes under the hammer next month.
The House of Martell has launched a pop-up space at Hong Kong International Airport (T1) in celebration of its 300th anniversary.
Hong Kong chef Vicky Lau has been named the best female chef in Asia for creating a menu of ‘edible stories’ at her French-Asian restaurant.
A 600-year-old Tibetan silk tapestry has set a world record for Chinese art after it was sold for $45 million at a Christie’s auction in Hong Kong.
Come November 18, the much talked about ‘Pradasphere’ exhibition which debuted in London earlier this May, will be staged in Hong Kong.
The Michelin Guide Hong Kong & Macau 2015 features more than 50 types of cuisine, including 21 different styles of Chinese cooking.
Designed by Hong Kong architect Joyce Wang, the Mott 32 restaurant is located in a basement that once served as a storage facility.
Stephen Hung has bought 30 Phantoms to chauffeur guests at a luxury resort he is building in the global gambling capital of Macau.


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(Natural News) If you’re ever in New Orleans looking for a bite to eat, you’ll want to avoid a controversial pop-up restaurant known as SAARTJ whose racist black owner has decided that he’s going to make a political statement about “white privilege” by charging all white customers more money than black customers for the exact same food.
Run by local Nigerian chef Tunde Wey, SAARTJ recently announced plans to implement an $18 surcharge on every meal that it sells to white customers, while all of the restaurant’s black customers will get a discounted rate for their meals. It’s all part of Wey’s personal crusade to stick it to the white man in retaliation for what he sees as racial wealth inequality throughout American society.
In speaking to Civil Eats about the racist move, Wey tried to justify it by claiming that the “racial wealth gap” necessitates charging people different prices depending on the color of their skin. In order to not be sued, Wey is making the program “optional,” but it will be strongly encouraged that white people who walk up to the window fork over extra cash to compensate for how hard black people have apparently had it because of white people.
Wey says that he plans to keep the extra $18 paid by white customers for their meals, unless black customers choose to collect it for themselves when they buy theirs. It’s Wey’s way of helping to perpetuate the type of wealth distribution that he believes is necessary in American society, even despite the fact that millions of black people already receive the benefits of wealth distribution through EBT and food stamp programs.
“White customers can either pay $12 for lunch or the suggested price of $30,” Wey explained during his speech. “Black customers are charged $12 and also given the option to collect the $18 paid by a white patron as a way to redistribute wealth.”
The politicization of food to foment racial division: Leftist lunacy in action
To Wey, the making of food seems to be more about pushing an agenda, not feeding people. His 15-minute spiel to Civil Eats was bookended by his emphasis on using food “to explore issues of race, class, and justice,” to quote the news outlet’s own takeaway.
In other words, it isn’t really about cooking quality meals for hungry people in order to sate his customers. Wey is more interested in spreading racial animosity and divide by pulling political stunts on the national stage, which he apparently believes is a good use of his time in this world.
The whole thing represents little more than anti-white racism, similar to how blacks were once told that they couldn’t use the same drinking fountains, or ride in the same spot on the bus, as whites. Wey even admits that, during this “experiment,” he’s used pressure to guilt-trip whites into paying the extra fee for their food – and most of them comply.
According to reports, nearly 80 percent of white customers at SAARTJ have chosen to pay the extra fee because they feel bad not doing so. Wey refers to these feelings of coercion that his operation is levying on whites as “positive social pressure,” and he believes that it’s a beneficial thing for promoting “change” in society.
“Refusing to pay more comes off as anti-social and people don’t want to be judged for that,” Wey gloated, apparently satisfied with his flagrant racism. “People look on the other side of the till and see me standing there and they’re thinking that I’m judging them. If they couldn’t pay a higher amount, they gave me a list of caveats why they couldn’t.”
When some black customers offered to pay the higher amount as well, Wey reportedly insisted that “it wasn’t necessary for them.”
Read Intolerance.news for more examples of left-wing bigotry and discrimination.
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Shell plans to set up over 10,000 electric vehicles (EV) charging points across India by 2030 as it joins the electric mobility bandwagon to cut vehicular emissions.
Shell, which operates 327 out of the 83,888 petrol pumps in the country, launched its first EV chargers in India, for the four-wheeler and two-wheeler segments in Bengaluru, the firm said in a statement.
"India is the first market for Shell to launch chargers for two-wheelers," it said. "The company plans to set up more than 10,000 charging points across India by 2030 and aims to provide safe, green, and integrated mobility solutions to its customers through the Shell Recharge Stations."
The power on the Shell Recharge chargers is 100 per cent green energy, it said without giving details. Shell joins likes of Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) and Reliance-bp in setting up EV charging infrastructure to boost EV usage.
In the first phase of its launch, Shell plans to set up charging stations in Bengaluru across its fuel stations located in Yeshwantpur, Marathalli, Old Madras Road, Brookefield and Kanakpura.
"The company has plans to expand its EV charging infrastructure beyond its existing retail markets of Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Telangana, Assam, Andhra Pradesh," the statement said.
Shell will provide customized charging solutions at on-the-go locations such as Shell fuel stations, standalone EV hubs, home charging and destination locations.
For on-the-go and standalone EV hubs, the company will deploy 100 kilowatts (KW) and above direct-current (DC) fast chargers to enable fast charging and the lowest possible dwell time.
Customers will be able to operate these chargers through the 'Shell Recharge India app', available on both Android and iOS operating systems.
Commenting on the launch, Sanjay Varkey, Director, Shell Mobility, India, said, "Being a solution-driven and customer-centric organization, we have developed a world-class offering for the electric-mobility customers drawing upon our global expertise and capabilities."
The Shell Recharge proposition is based on unique insights that we picked up in our research and global experience, he said adding this enables to provide safe, green, and integrated mobility solutions to customers.
"We are excited to contribute to the electrification of mobility in India by rolling out the Shell Recharge network and look forward to serve the rapidly evolving needs of our customers," he added.


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Editorial: Changes should benefit Farmer's Market
June 6, 2018
Things will be a little bit different when the annual Whitehall Farmer’s Market opens for business next Saturday, and this is a good thing for the local community.
Event organizers are transitioning into a “Street Market” in Legion Park and this should bring life back into the market that has seen a recent dip in attendance.
The “Street Market” concept still allows the traditional “Farmer’s Market” products like produce, but also opens the door for a lot more vendors that should result in better attendance.
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On April 8, 2016, Dish announced the launch of its Netflix 4K Ultra HD service making TV shows and movies available through its Hopper 3 DVR, which will decode and output native 4K at 60 frames per second with 10-bit color.
4K titles will be available from Sony Pictures, The Orchard, Mance Media and of course Netflix, which will include their original series’ House of Cards and Daredevil. In addition, Netflix plans to offer more than 600 hours of UHD content by the end of the year, according to Vivek Khemka, DISH executive vice president and CTO.
Sony Pictures titles available to rent on demand at launch will include “The Amazing Spiderman,” “Captain Phillips,” “American Hustle,” “Monuments Men” and “Smurfs 2,” and Sony Pictures will continue to roll out more titles from its catalog of 4K content.
To enjoy 4K UHD programming via the Hopper 3 DVR, a subscription to Netflix’s $11.99 per month plan is required to access available titles on Channel 370 in the Dish program guide or through the Hopper 3’s Netflix app. Once in the app, Ultra HD titles are identifiable by searching the terms “4K” or “UHD.” You will also need a 4K TV and a high-speed internet connection which Netflix recommends to be at least 25 Mbps.
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HTC announced the Desire EYE in October last year, which went on sale in December. The selfie focused smartphone has a 13MP front facing camera. We already brought you the photo gallery of Matt White variant, let’s take a look at the photo gallery of Submarine Blue. Check out the review of the phone here. Continue reading “HTC Desire EYE Submarine Blue Photo Gallery”
HTC’s Desire series of phones have traditionally been mainstream, mid-range handsets with specs to match. Over the last few months though, the Desire series has consistently tried to punch above it’s weight. The Desire Eye is the biggest example of such a strategy change. With an innovative design, high end specifications and features that keep up with ongoing trends, it has a lot going for it. Read on our full review to get a deeper look at the handset and to gauge whether it has what it takes to earn our recommendation. Continue reading “HTC Desire Eye Review”
A few years ago, the concept of taking a “selfie” using your front facing camera would usually have been rubbished by the complaint that the quality of the image wasn’t good enough. During the past two years, we’ve seen the birth of the selfie generation with the front facing camera quality arguably becoming as important as the rear camera and this is especially true of the new generation of selfie handsets, which includes the HTC Desire Eye. Continue reading “HTC Desire Eye – The Selfie Generation”
HTC may have produced some of the nicest-looking Android smartphones on the market to date but the one area where many felt handsets like the One M8 were let down by the Ultrapixel camera that has a 4MP sensor. HTC showed they listen and the new HTC Desire Eye comes with a 13MP camera both on the back and on the front. Interested in learning more about the HTC Desire Eye? Join us for a Live Q&A. Continue reading “HTC Desire Eye – A live Q&A with Three UK”
HTC joined the selfie focused smartphone clan by launching Desire EYE yesterday at the much touted Double Exposure event. The phone sports a 5.2 inch (1920 x 1080 pixels) Full HD display with Corning Gorilla glass 3 protection. We have already seen the photo gallery of the phone and now lets take a hands on look at the device. Continue reading “HTC Desire EYE Hands On”
HTC has finally announced the Desire EYE, the company’s latest smartphone in the Desire series with a 13-megapixel front-facing camera. It has a 5.2-inch (1920 x 1080 pixels) Full HD display with Corning Gorilla glass protection, powered by a 2.3 GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 processor and runs on Android 4.4 (KitKat) with new HTC Sense UI. It has a 13-megapixel rear camera with dual LED flash and a 13-megapixel front camera with f/2.0 aperture, wide-angle lens and dual LED flash that makes it a perfect selfie smartphone. Continue reading “HTC Desire EYE with 5.2-inch 1080p display, 13MP front and rear cameras official”
HTC Desire Eye was leaked in photos over the weekend with details about the specs. Today, more photos have leaked that shows a clear look and design of the phone.
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It would appear that the eighties (that’s the 1980’s you know – the long dead past ) have experienced a resurrection. Not only are we seeing a re-run of ’80’s music and fashions, but we’re also going to be carrying around an 80’s-style phone – or at least the hippest amongst us will, even if ‘hip’ went out of style quite a while ago too.
We’re not sure it’s even cool to say ‘cool’ anymore, but what the heck. The facts, as reported by the news media in general, are that the obsolete has now become the epitome of chic – again, at least to some consumers and certainly to purveyors of the New Original mobile phone, just like the first one Motorola put on the market in 1983.
That one was called the Dyna TAC 8000X, its dimensions were about thirteen inches by two inches by three inches and it weighed about two pounds, similar to the size and weight of an ordinary brick. So that’s what Binatone’s new model is called: The Brick. And it looks an awful lot like the originals, which by the way are now considered classics. If you can find one of the first British models of the 8000X with the British Telecom logo, it’ll probably cost you around £1,000.
As for Binatone, Chief Executive Dino Lalvani (who has been called ‘the Indian James Bond’) says that the Brick is “. . . aimed at those who want to wear their phone as a style statement.” That could be the impetus behind this new trend – or it could be that people are just getting tired of all the gadgetry and multi-tasking that’s the norm with all the latest makes and models, and they yearn for something simpler.
It’s not really clear exactly who will buy The Brick, which goes on sale in the UK early next month (October), but Binatone’s creation will have some advantages over the original, anyway. It can be used as a mobile or a Bluetooth handset for a smartphone or as just a handset. Battery standby time is up to a month on the basic model and up to three months if you get the Power Edition. If you can’t remember what those 80’s phones looked like, check out the pictures at retrobri


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Originally posted by odessastepsI was just in Best Buy and they didn't have any copies of Lego Pirates.
Sucks! They had tons of them here at my local EB Games and HMV. Actually, that EB Games had all the new releases out yesterday. No idea why. Regardless, I'm not allowed to buy anything else for the 3DS until I finish Lego Star Wars 3.
After a bunch of back and forth this week regarding when, or even if, a new nintendo home console will come out it has apparenty been anounced that the new console codenamed N5 (only called that by internet folk I believe) will be on display at E3.


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Recently Barnes & Noble said that part of Microsoft's tactics to raise rivals’ costs included the participation in a group of companies to purchase Novell patents. Microsoft also reportedly participated in a three-way licensing agreement with Nokia and Mosaid Technologies. According to the book retailer, these two specific actions supposedly intend to "prevent Android- based devices from taking away sales of Microsoft’s Windows operating system."
Now there are reports that Microsoft is seemingly confronting Google on another front: the advertising market. According to Reuters, Microsoft has formed an alliance with Yahoo and American Online that allows each partner to sell each other's unsold premium advertising inventory, or rather display ads, by next year. This would essentially leave Google out of the picture, a lucrative service for the search engine company that extends out into the Android platform.
Yet despite the alliance, the three companies will still remain competitive with each other for both advertiser spending and publishing partners. They will also maintain their own set of controls. "We're not reducing competition in any way, shape or form," said Rik van der Kooi, corporate vice president of the Microsoft Advertising Business Group, claimed during a news call. "As a result of transparency, the competition is only going to increase. (We) don't expect any issues on that side."
Van der Kooi added that other players in the industry are welcome to join the alliance, that it's not a response to anyone in particular. He described the three-way partnership as a "rising tide that lifts all boats."
"The partnership will in effect allow the three web giants to sell online adverts across their respective sites, in hope to compete with Google and social network Facebook, which is set to increase its share of advertising dollars for three years in a row," explains Zack Whittaker over on ZDNet.
Both Google and Facebook are currently leading the market in online advertising, totaling over 1.6 billion users worldwide. However the duo is expected to increase their share of U.S. based online display advertising from 9.3 and 16.3 respectively. Ironically, both companies are rivals in the social networking market.
Yet now Microsoft has teamed up with Yahoo and AOL... and it has nothing to do with the rival Android developer? "The fact that we’re joining together to offer this kind of access to quality -- yet each with our own differentiated ad offerings -- is something that will benefit the market as a whole," van der Kooi said.


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The coronavirus pandemic shut down two of Disney’s most profitable businesses, theme parks and movie distribution, but a strong showing for its subscription services was enough to restore Wall Street’s faith in the company.
The company’s latest earnings report was full of mixed messages. Disney lost $4.7 billion last quarter alone. The company announced that 60 million subscribers to Disney+ just nine months after the service launched. Disney has about 100 million subscribers when the company’s other streaming services, Hulu and ESPN+, are factored in.
The release of “Mulan” will test the company’s pivot to streaming. The movie, which cost a reported $200 million to produce, will be available to Disney+ subscribers in the United States for a premium price of $29.99.
Disney’s competitor NBCUniversal is also in a state of flux. Following the departure of top executive Paul Telegdy, the company is seeking to reorganize how it distributes television shows. In the past, NBC usually sought to expand its brands internally, rather than move them to another show. For example, when USA Network aired “Mr. Robot,” they decided to expand USA’s brand to include the show.
Jeff Shell at NBCUniversal is now taking a different approach, drawing inspiration from how streaming services like Netflix develop their content. The company will develop shows and movies first, then determine where they will go, including NBC, Bravo, or their streaming service Peacock.


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While I stopped following comics a few years ago when the nearby comic shop closed down, I still get some info about the business by cultural osmosis. And I read and collected comics for enough years that I understand why so many people still do.
All About Books & Comics has been a leading comic shop in Phoenix for decades, but owners Alan & Marsha Giroux recently lost the lease on their long-time location. (The doctor next door offered the landlord more rent when the lease became due to expire; AAC's footage will be turned into a new waiting room.) Moving to a new location will cost about $33,000.
The 2008 recession hit a lot of comic shops hard; the store I shopped at wasn't the only one that folded in the years afterward. AAB&C has managed to be a survivor, and -- even though I've never shopped there -- I think it's worth contributing to, to let it continue its service to comics fandom. (Also, pretty cool t-shirts if you pledge $25 or more!)
Here's the Kickstarter page: Mom & Pop Move Their Comic Shop


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'Smart clothes' can protect you from ID theft
No doubt the Sony hack and black mail of its employees, vendors and contractors is giant news and the talk of the country. It's easy for this story to become a diversion -- and that's what electronic pickpockets hope for as they steal our personally identifiable information from smart credit and debit cards, passports and the like that have RFID (radio-frequency identification).
Added protection built into our pockets to protect us from electronic pickpockets is on the way, thanks to computer security giant Symantec and its San Francisco-based partner Betabrand. But would you purchase "tech" clothing that could protect you from becoming a victim of electronic pick pocket identity theft?
Hold your answer to that question because I need to talk first about RFID technology.
I have been writing about the risks with RFID technology for years as it is a gateway for ID-theft criminals.
Simply stated, an RFID credit/debit card is a standard credit/debit card or a new passport that has in it a transmitting radio frequency microprocessor. To know whether your card or passport has RFID look for a symbol of four wavy lines on the front or back of your card.
RFID card holders like you or I become victims as the cybercriminals walk next to us at the airport, restaurant, retail store, sporting and other public events and then wirelessly tap into that microprocessor and steal our financial card or passport data.
This form of ID theft has low cost access. ID-theft criminals often use a $50 RFID frequency reader and $300 card magnetizing device to steal your information and commit debit/credit card fraud. This also means your smart card can be read by an RFID-enabled point of sale terminal as you pay-at-the-pump or purchase at your local grocery market.
Up until now, prevention from electronic pickpockets has included digital wallets, cases and sleeves that make use of RFID blocking technology.
Betabrand and Symantec developed a "special RFID blocking fabric lining" to manufacture "RFID-blocking jeans and jackets."
That's right, a clothes manufacturer has entered the cybersecurity business to fight cybercrime by using Symantec Norton's RFID technology and line the pockets of their clothes with RFID- blocking fabric to prevent criminals from using RFID readers from stealing your personal information.
We credit-card companies like Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover say that RFID credit/debit cards are safe via a unique code being used for each individual transaction and through encryption, you still need to be aware that criminals often beat the security. Just ask Sony.
Mark's most important: Whether new blue jeans with protective pockets or using current protective options for smart card technology, be proactive in protecting yourself from electronic pickpockets.
Mark Pribish is vice president and ID-theft practice leader at Merchants Information Solutions Inc., a national ID-theft and background-screening provider based in Phoenix. Reach him at firstname.lastname@example.org.


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Vianeos provides revamped UX for Batelco TV in Bahrain
Feb 13, 2020 – Vianeos has announced the launch of services for Batelco. Vianeos has revamped Batelco TV by developing a new User Experience and Interface. The new Batelco TV application is available on the Bahrain operator’s legacy AOSP set top boxes.
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Zain launches iflix service across Middle East and Africa
May 22, 2017 – Zain Group and iflix have announced the launch of iflix’s service across several of Zain’s markets. This follows the announcement earlier in the year whereby Zain and iflix formed a joint venture entity, ‘iflix Arabia’.
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Viu hits 6 million active users, 50% growth in 4 months
Apr 25, 2017 – Viu has announced that it hit 6 million monthly active users (MAU) across its markets in March this year, up 50% on November 2016. Viu is now available in Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, India, Indonesia, the Philippines, Oman, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Jordan, Kuwait, Egypt and Bahrain.
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Amazon Prime Video launches globally
Dec 14, 2016 – Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) has announced that Amazon Prime Video is now available to customers in more than 200 countries and territories around the globe. Customers can watch on Android and iOS phones and tablets, Fire Tablets and LG and Samsung smart TVs.
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Nine countries in the Arab world have IPTV providers
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Pay TV growing fastest in the MENA region
Apr 26, 2015 – According to IHS (NYSE: IHS), 2014 was another year of substantial growth for the pay TV market in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, with pay TV revenues jumping from €702 million in 2013 to €873 million in 2014.
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IPTV flourishes in the Persian Gulf
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Piracy clampdown boosts Middle East & North Africa pay TV revenues
Mar 6, 2013 – The number of pay TV homes in the Middle East and North Africa will double between 2011 and 2018 to 16.0 million, according to a report from Digital TV Research. The report forecasts that fewer than 15% of TV households (analog and digital) legitimately paid for TV signals by end-2012. This proportion will climb to 21.6% by 2018.
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Rohit Shetty, known for his exceptional vision of action, has perfectly planned to thrill everyone with his immaculate fashion sense. Only Kiran Clothing Limited has made Rohit Shetty its new brand ambassador for its clothing brand LawmanPg3. The brand has envisioned creating unique fashionable clothes for men to make the brand relatable and aspirational. Rohit Shetty is known to the masses as an icon and continues to be the best fit for the brand's tagline 'Be the Star'.
Rohit Shetty is going to represent this year's new collection. LawmanPg3 has already declared Rohit Shetty as its brand ambassador at a grand business event in Kolkata. Talking about LawmanPg3's association with Rohit Shetty, director of Kiran Clothing Limited, Vikas Jain has said that "We are very excited to have Rohit Shetty as our brand ambassador. He is a very popular personality and our association with him will make our brand. Reach out to the people. "
Talking about getting on board as a brand ambassador, Rohit Shetty shares, "LawmanPg3's approach to creating a brand, especially for the general public is something that I echo as a movie producer. I am happy to join the board and present their new collection. "


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Boeing Warns Customers of Dreamliner Delivery Delays
By Prasanth Aby Thomas | February 9, 2013 6:41 PM EST
Boeing has informed its customers that the delivery of its sophisticated Dreamlier jets could be delayed, reinforcing concerns on the impact of the safety investigations.
The company did not suggest any dates for the deliveries to resume, but according to a Wall Street Journal report that cited an unnamed individual, airline companies may have to wait more than three months to receive their orders.
"We have informed our customers expecting 787 deliveries in the near term that those aircraft either have been or are at risk of being delayed," Boeing spokesman Marc Birtel said.
"We are staying in close communication with our customers as we work towards an approved means of compliance with the FAA Airworthiness Directive and develop a plan for resumption of 787 deliveries".
Dreamliner jets across the globe were grounded in January, after some battery-related issues resulted emergency landing of a 787 aircraft in Japan and fire in another one in Boston. The issues had prompted US and Japanese regulators to launch an enquiry into the matter and Boeing to suspend its deliveries to customers.
According to multiple media sources, Thomson Airways, a subsidiary of Britain's TUI Travel has said that the delivery of its first 787 scheduled for this month has been extended without a final date. Norwegian Air Shuttle said Boeing indicated that its order could be delayed due to an investigation by US regulators. Both the firms are reported to be considering contingency plans.
The delay is expected to be a major financial concern for Boeing, which normally receives payment once the aircraft is delivered. Despite the halt in deliveries, the company continues to manufacture five 787s a month, holding them at its facility in Everett.
The issue could also add to the US economic concerns as Boeing is the country's largest exporter and a delay in its products could hurt the total shipments. The firm delivered 23 Dreamliner jets from October to December 2012, according to the Wall Street Journal. At an estimated sales price of around $115m after discounts, Dreamliner's overseas sales could have been around $2.1bn in the final quarter, accounting for about 0.5 percent of total US goods shipments in the period.
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Although the Canadian equity markets have shown strong resilience, with the S&P/TSX Composite Index trading 0.7% higher for this month, the nervousness over the United States Presidential elections’ outcome could weigh on the markets in the next few days. Also, the second wave of COVID-19 infections and a high unemployment rate could put pressure on the markets.
Given the volatile outlook, here are the three TSX stocks that can provide stability to your portfolio in case of a market crash.
Waste Connections (TSX:WCN)(NYSE:WCN) has returned over 225% in the last five years, driven by its strong fundamentals. Its revenue has grown at a CAGR of 26.3% from 2015 to 2019. Apart from its strong underlying business, the acquisitions during this period have boosted the company’s top-line.
It had made 14, 20, and 21 acquisitions in 2017, 2018, and 2019, respectively. Further, the company operates in less competitive rural and secondary markets, which has helped maintain higher margins.
This year, Waste Connections has made seven acquisitions, which would contribute US$60 million to its top-line every year. Further, the company is focusing on acquiring a collection and recycling company, which could contribute US$40 million to its revenue annually. Also, as the economic activities have begun to rise after the pandemic-infused lockdown, the company has witnessed an improvement in its volumes in July compared to March lows. So, the company’s growth prospects look healthy.
Meanwhile, Waste Connections also pays dividends. In the last five years, it has increased its dividends at 16.7% CAGR. Currently, the company’s dividend yield stands at 0.7%, which is on the lower side. However, its payout ratio stands at 30.9%. So, the company has room to hike its dividends.
Amid the volatile equity markets and unattractive bond rates, investors found refuge in gold this year, driving its price higher. The higher gold prices, along with its impressive second-quarter performance, have led to a rise in Kinross Gold’s (TSX:K)(NYSE:KGC) stock price, which trades around 95% higher for this year.
Last month, Kinross Gold’s management had announced that the company would gradually increase its production by 20% to 2.9 million gold equivalent ounces by 2023. It also expects its production costs and capital expenditure to go down. So, the increased production and falling expenses could expand its margins and increase its cash flows supporting its stock price.
Amid the strong cash flows, Kinross Gold has reinstated its dividends after a gap of seven years. It has announced quarterly dividends of $0.03 per share at an annualized payout of $0.12. Currently, its dividend yield stands at 1%.
Maple Leaf Foods
My third pick would be a consumer packaged meat company, Maple Leaf Foods (TSX:MFI), which sells its products under various brands. The company is expanding its plant-based protein segment for the last few years, which has hurt its profitability.
However, with customers preferring healthier and more sustainable options, plant-based protein demand could rise in the next few years. The company hopes to make its plant-based protein segment a $3 billion profitable business over the next decade.
In the first two quarters of this year, its plant-based protein segment’s revenue has increased by 34.3%, outperforming the company’s guidance of 30%. Meanwhile, the segment has not become profitable yet and had posted an adjusted operating loss of $50.3 million.
Meanwhile, its meat-protein segment provides stability to its earnings. Its sales grew 9% in the first two quarters, driven by higher exports to Asian markets, increased consumer preferences for branded products, and higher retail sales. Meanwhile, its adjusted operating earnings increased by 37% due to higher gross margins and several cost-cutting initiatives.
Further, Maple Leaf Foods’s management is also working on improving efficiency and lowering its SG&A expenses to expand its margins. So, given its recession-proof business model, improving margins, and higher growth prospects, I am bullish on Maple Leaf Foods.


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Are you looking for a new job? Fed up with the one you're in now? Well, if you're interesting in working the financial sector, consider this: Wells Fargo & Co, the San Francisco-based banking giant, plans to hire 1,000 workers at its retail banking centers by mid-May of this year.
The company said it will hire the additional workers to help staff its newly acquired locations in Virginia, Maryland and Washington D.C. The bank absorbed Wachovia during the depths of the financial crisis and is now working to rebrand those banking centers over the coming months; since its purchase of Wachovia at the end of 2008, Wells Fargo has hired almost 600 people for similar positions in the Mid-Atlantic.
The deal that brought the two banks together – an estimated $12.5 billion – resulted in Wells Fargo nearly doubling in size. Wells Fargo is now the nation's fourth-biggest bank by total assets and employs almost 280,000 people; it also holds the distinction as having the most retail branches of any bank in the U.S. – incredibly helpful when searching for an ATM.
JPMorgan Chase & Co, the second-largest bank by assets in the U.S., also plans to hire more workers in its retail banking sector. The banking giant announced last month that it plans to add between 1,000 and 2,000 new branches over the next three years, focusing on growth in California and Florida.


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Logistics company, Sendy is set to introduce its first electric vehicle fleets to help promote clean transportation in Nairobi.
The company, through a partnership with electric vehicle provider ARC Ride, will deploy 3-wheeler (3W) electric vehicles, also known as E3’s, for the last-mile delivery solution, and to reduce carbon footprint.
Under the partnership agreement, four E3’s (e-tuk tuks) will be procured for the 2-month pilot project duration.
Sendy will seek to acquire more by the end of 2021, at a time when urban populations are pushing the growth of the delivery ecosystem while grappling with an increase in air pollution.
According to Sendy’s Transport Vice President Chris Nyaga, the 3-wheeler electric vehicles are suitable for all kinds of business needs that require last-mile deliveries.
“The 3W EVs are becoming important in the final mile segment and will help us reduce delivery costs for our customers in a clean ecosystem. This partnership with ARC Ride is a progressive investment that will pioneer change in last-mile delivery in Kenya.”
According to environmental reports, three-wheel electric vehicles can reduce carbon tailpipe emissions by 13 tonnes per 100 km. They also offer a sizable cost in operational and maintenance savings which reflect customer savings.
“As a socially responsible business, we also have a commitment towards curbing the destructive impacts of increased logistical activities on the urban ecosystem and building sustainable supply chains,” added Mr. Nyaga.
A Kenyan online purchasing revolution from online e-commerce sites has led to the growth of the demand for last-mile delivery ecosystems. Globally, e-commerce is expected to soar 78 percent globally by 2030, according to a World Economic Forum report.
The volume of delivery vehicles in the top 100 cities in the world will rise by 36% by 2030.
ARC Ride Director of Business Development Bede Hesmondhalgh stated that it is great working with a company equally focused on using sustainable solutions to operate their business.
“Our fleet of electric vehicles are optimized for last-mile deliveries and effectively tackle both logistic and environmental issues. We are looking forward to introducing a wide range of electric vehicles to Sendy’s platform in the upcoming months to develop this partnership and e-commerce.”
Sendy’s restructured divisions, Sendy Transport, Sendy Freight, and Sendy Supply offer end-to-end parcels and cargo services to enable companies.
Through Sendy, companies are able to access verified transporters for loose or containerized cargo across East Africa and to purchase stock directly from suppliers, and access flexible financing and reliable delivery.
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Telltale's Latest Game of Thrones Teaser Reveals Series Will Span Six Episodes
That's longer than the five-episode Walking Dead and The Wolf Among Us franchises.
Telltales Games has released yet another teaser for its upcoming Game of Thrones episodic series.
This teaser stands out from the rest, however, in that it reveals that Iron From Ice will be the first of six episodes in the series. This is notable because Telltale's past franchises, including The Walking Dead and The Wolf Among Us, spanned only five episodes.
If you're interesting in attempting to piece together Telltale's Game of Thrones clues, check out this roundup post for all the teasers the developer has released so far.
The first episode in Telltale's Game of Thrones series will be released by the end of 2014, the developer recently confirmed. However, there is no indication yet as to a specific release date or platform availability.
Since its announcement in December 2013, Telltale has kept its Game of Thrones adventure game largely under wraps. Over the past two months, the developer has released various teases about the game's setting, but we have not yet heard much in the way of specifics.
What Telltale has said, is that its Game of Thrones title will be "taking advantage of all the [series'] fiction."
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The Google Pixel 3 Lite and Pixel 3 Lite XL will launch at Verizon in early spring 2019, according to a new report from Android Police. Unfortunately, it's still not known how much Verizon will charge for either device.
Leaks have suggested that these Pixel 3 Lite and Pixel 3 Lite XL phones will look similar to the standard Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL, but that they'll have mid-range specs to achieve lower prices. For example, we've heard rumblings that a Snapdragon 670 processor will be used rather than the Snapdragon 845 in the regular Pixel 3 and 3 XL and that they'll have 32GB of storage rather than 64GB. Rumors have also suggested that they'll have 12MP rear and 8MP front cameras, 4GB of RAM, and that the Pixel 3 Lite will boast a 5.5-inch screen while the Pixel 3 Lite XL will have a 6-inch display.
One notable feature that these Lite phones will reportedly have is a 3.5mm headphone jack, which is missing from the standard Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL.
Google's Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL aren't cheap, with the flagship phones starting at $799 and $899, respectively. It's unclear how much cheaper the Pixel 3 Lite and Pixel 3 Lite XL will be, but Google and Verizon appear to think that there are lots of customers that are interested in a phone that offers Google's design and software but is more affordable that a flagship-tier device. It's kind of a surprise to hear that these Lite phones are coming stateside as some suggested that they could be meant for more price-conscious markets, but Google and Verizon have had a pretty strong partnership in recent years.
What do you think of these Pixel 3 Lite and Pixel 3 Lite XL phones? Do you think you'll be interested in buying one when they launch next year?


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Vietnam had won a three-year dispute with Indonesia regarding safeguards on certain iron and steel products, according to the Trade Remedies Authority of Vietnam.
|A factory of the NS BlueScope Vietnam Co. Ltd in Ba Ria-Vung Tau province|
The World Trade Organisation (WTO) late last week announced the agreement of Vietnam, Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu, on the one hand, and Indonesia, on the other, that Indonesia would have to implement the recommendations and rulings of the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) regarding safeguards on certain iron and steel products by March 27, 2019.
This means Indonesia will have seven months from the date of adoption of DSB’s recommendations and rulings.
On August 27, 2018, the DSB adopted the Appellate Body report which found the duties applied by Indonesia on imports of galvalume were not a safeguard measure subject to WTO safeguard disciplines.
The report also found that Indonesia’s specific duty on imports of galvalume was inconsistent with Article I:1 of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) 1994.
On October 11, 2018, Indonesia informed the DSB that it required a reasonable period of time to comply with the DSB’s recommendations and rulings because it was impracticable for Indonesia to do so immediately.
The dispute was initiated on June 1, 2015 when Vietnam requested consultations with Indonesia regarding a safeguard measure on imports of certain flat-rolled iron and steel products from July 22, 2014.
The safeguard measure consisted a specific duty applied from July 2014 and reduced from 4,998,784 Rp (US$345) per tonne to 3,629,538 Rp per tonne.
With the DSB’s ruling, Indonesia must stop the application of specific duties as a safeguard measure on flat-rolled iron products and non-alloy steel from Vietnam.
According to the Trade Remedies Authority of Vietnam, more than 60% of Indonesia’s flat-rolled iron products and non-alloy steel came from Vietnam.
Iron and steel are major export products from Vietnam to Indonesia. Customs statistics showed that Vietnam exported 612,700 tonnes to Indonesia in 2017 at an average price of US$731.3 per tonne.
The authority said the decision was important to Vietnamese firms because it would help them cope with trade defense mechanisms applied by importing countries.


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PlayStationn First and the Academy of Interactive Entertainment (AIE) is set to give a substantial boost to the Australian video game industry through their partnership with Australian game studio Nnooo, which will work to identify and fast track talented student teams for publishing under the PlayStation First programme.
In its first united showcase in Australia, PlayStation First, AIE and Nnooo will be presenting on the PlayStation stand at the upcoming PAX expo in Melbourne.
The PlayStationFirst stand at PAX will have eight student creators showcasing and providing demos of the current Australian games currently in development, including:
PlayStation First will also be introducing PIECEFALLto Australian audiences - the first PlayStation 4 (PS4) student game from the PlayStation First program developed by students from Sheffield Hallam University.
The only programme of its kind in Australia, the PlayStation First partnership with AIE and Nnooo provides students with the opportunity to be supported in an entrepreneurial setting while getting access to the required training and tools to begin developing products commercially. Students will gain the skills to create games for the PS4 system with the opportunity to publish their games under Nnooo, on the PlayStation Network.
The support of higher education programs for students interested in creating videogames and digital entertainment licences is expected to positively affect the video games industry in Australia - a crucial step forward for the burgeoning Australian video games industry.
The new arrangement also provides students with access to full PlayStation software (SDK) and the development hardware for teaching purposes in computer programming, software development and game design.
Head of PlayStation First, Dr Maria Stukoff says:
"Today's students are the next generation of game developers, and partnering them with an established and respected developer and publisher like Nnooo will help drive exciting new titles coming out of Australia. Through sharing knowledge, mentorship, equipment and the best opportunities for exposure, PlayStation Firstaims to give students the chance to cut their teeth on console game development early in their career."
Nic Watt, Founder and Creative Director of Nnooo and a driving force behind the partnership in Australia says:
"We're excited and proud to partner with the PlayStationFirst programme and AIE. It fits perfectly with our stated goal to foster the growth of console game development in Australia.
"Following the recent senate enquiry into the Australian video game industry, programmes like PlayStation Firstsignals a renewed optimism in gaming. As a studio, we are laser focussed on finding, nurturing and guiding Australian talent to really excel - we want the industry to band together, support each other and help our raw talent become the developers of tomorrow."
Through the PlayStation First partnership, AIE and Nnooo have acquired PlayStation 4 and PlayStation Vita developer tools; the same professional hardware used by global AAA studios like Naughty Dog (The Last of Us, Uncharted), and Media Molecule (Little Big Planet, Tearaway Unfolded).
Neil Boyd, Director of Business Development at AIE says: "Working directly with PlayStation First gives AIE students access to equipment and experience you can't get anywhere else in Australia right now. This give students an advantage to leverage their games across the most popular game platforms whether establishing their own studio or seeking a career in games industry."
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President Donald Trump is expected to make an announcement Friday afternoon on the partial government shutdown.
The longest U.S. funding lapse ever is in its 35th day. On Friday, about 800,000 workers started to miss their second paychecks since it began on Dec. 22.
Trump has repeatedly insisted on securing $5.7 billion to build his proposed border wall before he agrees to reopen the government. Democrats have refused his request.
After two bills to reopen the government failed in the Senate on Thursday, serious talks to find an end to the impasse restarted for the first time in weeks. In the GOP-held Senate, momentum gathered behind a plan to fund the government for three weeks while lawmakers hash out a broader immigration deal.
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Highlights from the July Monthly Shipment Report and New Powerboat Registrations dashboard include:
- Wholesale shipments of PWCs were up an unprecedented 271% in July compared to June, on a seasonally adjusted basis; wholesale shipments of outboard boats returned to pre-pandemic levels and were up 7% compared to June; and wholesale shipments of jet boats were up 176% in July compared to June.
- All high-volume new powerboat segments through July saw retail sales increases from 5% – 10% for the year.
- Retail sales of cruisers, freshwater fishing boats, pontoons and tow boats have recovered from early pandemic-related losses, and in July reached their highest monthly sales totals since 2007.


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Samsung’s next fold smartphone will have “superfast” charging abilities, according to a code uncovered in the latest version of One UI, Samsung’s Android interface.
Specifically, the code string which reads “bloom_front_charging_effect_superfast” allegedly refers to an animation file for the next Galaxy Fold.
This animation will be displayed on a small outer LED display that shows on the cover of its clamshell that is similar to the Motorola Razr.
“Super Fast Charging” for a Samsung device likely means support for 25W or 45W power delivery when plugged into an outlet.
At the moment, this charging speed is available on the Galaxy S10 5G and both the Note 10 and Note 10+.
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The next Galaxy Fold smartphone will certainly have two internal batteries running side by side, separated by the folding mechanism like the current fold. Although, XDA Developers say one of the batteries could to be relatively small.
Samsung’s new battery health feature
Samsung is also introducing a new battery health feature that could work with the Galaxy S11 (S20) and Fold 2. However, it will also work with other phones. It would allow other Samsung users to also monitor the overall health of their device batteries over time. This will enable owners better understand when their batteries are beginning to wear out and if performance may suffer.
Apple has had this feature on their iPhones for quite a few years and it helps users to know when their phone’s battery is starting to show its age.
Oppo also recently unveiled a super-fast charging technology that can fill a 4,000mAh phone from 0-100 in under 30 minutes.
Samsung is expected to unveil its clamshell Galaxy Fold at an event alongside the Galaxy S11/S20 in February 2020.
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Foreign-language videos hit US market. `Rambo' Egyptian-style, Spanish version of Stallone's `Cobra': video retailers cash in on growing interest in overseas films
Fareed Shawky's movies ``The Traitors'' and ``The Women's Gang'' are well-known in Egypt and other Arab countries, but the films originally did not play in United States theaters. Mr. Shawky, an Egyptian macho film actor in the Sylvester Stallone ``Rambo'' style, is now getting some attention on American television sets. Mr. Shawky's movies are among scores of Arabic-language films that are available on video cassettes and can be rented from neighborhood stores. Among the rows of English-language films in a Washington video store, for example, are shelves of movies by popular Mideast motion-picture makers.
Peter Timmons, manager of the International Video Club in Washington, says the store's Arabic films do fairly well. In fact, the store's entire foreign-language section is quite popular, he says.
The video business has gone through an explosive growth period in recent years, with as many as 25,000 stores popping up nationwide, an expert says. Now that the number of retail outlets has stabilized, movie renters are witnessing the latest boom: foreign-language films.
``Retailers already exist, and they are very competitive,'' says Lomberto Perez, publisher of Video Vision, a monthly magazine about Spanish-language films. Video stores ``are looking for other places to expand in the market,'' he says, and one area is foreign-language films.
Popular United States films are also being released on video in English and Spanish. ``Cobra'' is scheduled to be released by Warner Home Video, and viewers can see tough-guy Sylvester Stallone gunning down the bad guys in either English or Spanish.
Industry experts say foreign-language films have received little attention in the video marketplace until recently. At the Video Software Dealers Association's annual convention last August for example, hundreds of companies were pushing their latest releases. Spanish-language video distributors, with approximately a dozen display booths, comprised the largest segment of foreign films at the association's meeting.
Marion Martelli, executive vice-president of International Home Video in Wilmington, Calif., says that Spanish-language films are the predominant sellers in the market, and cites demographics as the reason. Hispanic population growth in the United States is expected to continue for several years.
Although Spanish-language films are enjoying a boom, attempts to release these films in 1983 failed. Marketers had the right idea, but they did not know the clientele or the product well enough, according to Douglas Jensen of Pelican Videos in Canoga Park, Calif.
Video cassette recorders were selling at that time for approximately $500, and the typical Hispanic family could not afford such a luxury, says Mr. Jensen, who has researched and documented the Hispanic demand for videos.
South Korea, however, launched a revolution in late 1984 by making and marketing video cassette recorders in the US for as little as $100 - well within the price range of Hispanics, Jensen says.
Film makers then had to be convinced that the Hispanic market was worth a second try. Today, production companies are now finding that Hispanics are good customers, Mr. Jensen says. ``Hispanics are a cash society, whereas Americans deal with checks and credit cards,'' he says.