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The cookie moves off of death row (for now)
“Google’s not-so-shocking move to postpone killing cookies in Chrome has divided the ad industry, yet again,” writes Ad Age’s Garett Sloane, “with advocates of a post-cookie web saying, ‘let the cookie go already.’ Other stakeholders in the complex ad tech landscape are giving Google a pass, asserting that the industry is not ready for such drastic changes without longer preparation, and especially during an economic downturn.”
The details: “On Wednesday, Google changed its post-cookie timeline,” Sloane notes, “marking the second time the company pushed back the date to shutter third-party cookies in Chrome. Google now says third-party cookies will go away in the second half of 2024.”
Essential context: “Google’s plan to replace cookies is clearly facing more difficulties than the company initially expected, and this new delay is just the latest sign that its privacy-enhanced roadmap is a bit of a mess, according to ad tech industry insiders,” Sloane adds. “Google has to walk a fine line because it is such a dominant player in browsers and ad tech, raising complicated competitive questions any time it makes a change.”
See also: “Meta, Google and others reveal the messy state of digital advertising,” also from Ad Age’s Sloane.


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Development on Paragon and the upcoming Fortnite might never "be done," Epic Games told Polygon. Both titles will continue to receive updates after launch — a practice that stands as a major aspect of the studio's new M.O., Epic Games explained.
"I think that's part of the excitement, knowing that the game is never really finished and kind of dragged from your hands," producer John Wasilczyk says. "Having it be something that grows and changes over time was something we intended to happen right from the very beginning."
Epic Games as a business has moved away from big budget retail releases to free-to-play titles, ones that will arrive on the market ready to change in response to players' concerns and interests.
CEO Tim Sweeney promises that a full release for Fortnite, Epic's survival action game that's been years in the making, is on its way. The game's lengthy development cycle stems partially from Epic Games' redirection of focus as a company and with the title itself. (What started as a an arcade-style game has grown into an action title akin to Destiny, Epic said.)
Still, Fortnite will launch "unfinished," much like Paragon did this spring. Early beta testers of the free-to-play multiplayer online battle arena game played a build that was just "three days behind" that of the developer's. New content is continually being added to Paragon, which will receive a $60 retail release later this year.
To Epic Games, releasing their titles before they're in a finished state makes sense. That's because, the studio told us, online games are always in flux as they adapt to community needs.
"I don't think, in the modern age, that online games are ever done," Fortnite's lead designer Darren Sugg told Polygon. "I think it's an evolution: more polish, more features, things that players want we get to put into the game. We get to react to what they want as they play the game.
"I don't think most games will be done, as long as we have the ability to update them and the players are interested in us doing it," Sugg said.
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After a mere two years on the market, the Volkswagen Arteon has been discontinued in South Africa. That had us thinking: which other big sedans failed to survive here, with local buyers instead favouring three-box saloons from the "Big Three" German brands (and, of course, crossovers)?
While the local automotive graveyard is positively littered with departed sedans, here we focus on the most recent deaths (and omit smaller saloons such as Volkswagen's Jetta, the Nissan Sentra, Kia’s Rio Sedan and even the Volvo S60). This is what we dug up...
1. Ford Fusion
The Fusion was added to Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa’s range at the start of 2015, available with either a 1,5-litre EcoBoost engine, a 2,0-litre EcoBoost unit or a 2,0-litre TDCi powerplant. By the end of the first quarter of 2017, the Blue Oval brand stopped importing the big sedan (which is known in some parts as the Mondeo). Ford is set to end production of this model in North America in July 2020, although the nameplate is expected to live on globally, affixed to a "high-roofed hatchback" similar in concept to the Subaru Outback.
2. Honda Accord
Honda’s ninth-generation Accord arrived on local shores in July 2014 but was gone just two years later. Billed as the flagship model in the Japanese firm’s range, the large sedan was offered with the choice of two four-cylinder petrol engines (with displacements of 2,0 and 2,4 litres, respectively) and a 3,5-litre V6. A tenth-generation version was introduced in overseas markets in 2017 but Honda Motor Southern Africa opted not to bring it in.
3. Hyundai Sonata
The sixth-generation Hyundai Sonata hit South Africa late in 2010, before a facelifted model touched down in mid-2013. The update included a new 2,4-litre petrol engine hiking maximum power from the previous unit’s 131 kW to a healthier 148 kW. By the third quarter of 2015, however, the Korean firm’s local arm threw in the towel and pulled the Sonata from its range.
4. Kia Optima
The third-generation Optima left Kia Motors South Africa’s line-up towards the middle of 2014 (again, about two years after it first arrived). Like its Sonata cousin, the Optima employed the Korea group’s 2,4-litre petrol mill, which made 132 kW (one unit more than the Hyundai) in initial guise before being replaced by a 148 kW version.
5. Lexus GS
The last time the rear-wheel-drive GS appeared in Naamsa’s sales figures was in July 2018, when the Japanese firm registered just two units. By October that year, the big sedan’s local axing was official, with the seventh-generation version of the front-driven ES arriving soon thereafter to fill the gap. The fourth-gen GS soldiered on in various other markets but Lexus reportedly plans to end production in August 2020.
The third-generation Mazda6 hit local roads in October 2014, with the range including the Japanese firm’s familiar 2,0- and 2,5-litre petrol engines as well as the 2,2-litre turbodiesel powerplant. Towards the end of 2016, the big sedan disappeared from Mazda Southern Africa’s price bulletin, with a mere 10 units registered locally that year. In 2017, Mazda SA’s CEO told us the brand had "an opportunity" to reconsider its decision on the Mazda6 … but it eventually opted not to re-introduce the sedan. Recent reports suggest the next-gen model will switch to a rear-wheel-drive platform and gain six-cylinder power.
7. Subaru Legacy
Early in 2018, Subaru Southern Africa launched an updated version of its Legacy, which employed a 3,6-litre flat-six engine worth 191 kW and powering all four corners via a continuously variable transmission. At the start of 2020, the Japanese company’s local arm told us it had removed the sedan from its website “due to low demand” (trawling through Naamsa’s sales figures suggested not a single unit was registered in 2019). However, it added buyers could technically still order one from overseas. The seventh-generation Legacy revealed in February 2019, meanwhile, has not been confirmed for a local introduction.
8. Volkswagen Arteon
The sleekly styled Arteon – which Volkswagen describes as a “five-door fastback” rather than a traditional sedan – arrived in South Africa in May 2018. Two short years later, VW SA confirmed to us it had discontinued the model locally, after scrapping the TDI variants in August 2019. The Arteon 2,0 TSI 4Motion R-Line had generated 206 kW and 350 N.m from its 2,0-litre turbopetrol heart, directed to all four corners via a seven-speed DSG. VW told us the upcoming facelift (and, by implication, the rumoured Arteon R) would “not be making its way to South Africa” either.
9. Volkswagen Passat
In February 2019, Volkswagen SA confirmed to us the facelifted Passat would not be coming to local shores. But April of that year, stock had run dry, with the Wolfsburg-based firm’s local arm suggesting the abovementioned Arteon would fill the void (which it technically did, if only for about a year). VW SA said the segment in which the Passat found itself was “not doing too well” locally, adding sales of the sedan had fallen to fairly low levels before its discontinuation.
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San Diego's Horton Grand Hotel -- from warehouse to restoration
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It is impossible to make a reservation at San Diego's Horton Grand Hotel. A decent night's sleep is hard to get because there are no beds. And there is no room service because there are no rooms.
The vintage 1887 luxury hotel is currently stored in a warehouse, awaiting reconstruction by a group of preservation-minded investors.
''This is an idea whose time has come,'' says Dan Pearson, president of Gaslamp Quarter Enterprises.
Late last year, Mr. Pearson and his partners spent $200,000 and three months to have the Horton Grand carefully dismantled. The exterior bricks were individually numbered. The hotel's skylight, staircase, door frames, windows, and trim -- called its ''historic fabric'' -- were all painstakingly labeled and organized.
Within two years, Pearson says, the Grand will be reassembled three blocks south of its original site and will offer authentic Victorian elegance for about downtown shopping center considered the focal point of San Diego's redevelopment efforts.
Pearson was among those who fought to preserve the Horton Grand when it was slated for demolition. Built in 1887 during a boom period in San Diego, it was considered one of the city's finest hotels in its heyday. It had fallen into disrepair and was a home for transients when the city fathers decided it should be torn down for a parking lot.
''I took a walk over to the hotel with a representative of the Nob Hill Hotel in San Francisco,'' says Pearson. ''We stood in front of the Horton and he said, 'Why not take it down and move it?' ''
''My first reaction was 'Oh boy, this guy is crazy!' ''
But because the Nob Hill was successfully moved and renovated into a luxury hotel charging upwards of $100 a night, Pearson says he was convinced it could be done in San Diego. Investors were found, architects hired, and he formed a partnership with the owners of the Nob Hill. Pearson also negotiated with the city's redevelopment agency for a new site and was promised city funds toward its purchase.
The rebuilding and furnishing of the Horton Grand Hotel will cost about $2.5 million. The land costs another $1 million.
The Horton's ideal clientele will be executives who want unusual, elegant lodgings within walking distance of San Diego's civic center and corporate and government offices.
Pearson admits he must tie the reconstruction of his hotel to developer Ernest Hahn's proposed shopping and office complex. This project is the showpiece of the city's redevelopment effort.


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Just a few days ago we reported to you that the Lumia 650 is now available for pre-order at MobileFun. Today, there is more news to report on the latest Lumia device. We have just discovered that MobileFun now is now selling Mozo and Krusell cases for the Lumia 650.
Today’s discovery comes not too long after we reported that Mozo Accessories agreed to produce a handful of replaceable backs for the latest Windows 10 Mobile handset, the Lumia 650. The website currently lists several Monzo products, including leather style flip cover and cases, a light wood back cover, and gold and silver glam cases. The glam cases are priced at £19.49, flip cases at 25.99-32.99€, and back covers at 25.99€. Apparently, the cases are not in stock as of yet, as the website lists that they will be due in 1-2 weeks.
The site also offers Krusell folio flip cases as well as covers. The slim Folio case is priced at 32.99€ and the cover at 19.49€. These items are due in 3-5 days.
All of these products from Monzo and Krusell have a ‘Designed for Microsoft Lumia’ certification, so you can be sure of a perfect fit and quality that matches Microsoft’s high standards. And most important, the products will hopefully ensure that your Microsoft smartphone is protected, be it with a thin case, wallet case, or back cover.


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We also talk about the planned BT and EE merger, the creation of two new UK virtual networks, some acquisitions in the mobile payment arena and a new Ubuntu smartphone.
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11 Oct Industry Leaders Say Privacy and Security is a Competitive Advantage
Speakers at Forrester’s recently held Privacy and Security Europe event emphasized how prioritizing data privacy and security is a competitive edge for for successful organizations.
Akhilesh Tuteja of KPMG advised CEO’s to consider investing more on privacy and protection over brand reputation. He added that trust has become a strategic differentiator in the digital age, and a data breach can easily boot a CEO faster than a year’s worth of bad performance.
Meanwhile, Natasha McCabe of Royal Mail suggested that some organizations will have to rethink their IT security strategy to cope with market changes, adding that the IT-led change in her organization involved embedding security in all aspects of their digital transformation.
Fatemeh Khatibloo of Forrester said that there is often a disconnect between marketing teams and IT departments, which can be bridged by creating a cross-department privacy working group.


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Leading pregnancy and parenting event has teamed up with Lidl and John Lewis for 2020.
Brand new nursery company is founded by industry stalwart Darren Pumfrett.
Pregnancy and parenting event celebrates its 18th year as Lidl named headline sponsor.
The official app will give visitors access to exclusive content and offers.
The biggest baby event of the year is coming back to Olympia this October.
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More than 50 guests, including experts, oenologists and winemakers, attended the Underwater Wine Congress held at the Itsasmuseum, Bilbao’s naval history centre, on 12 and 13 December.
They discussed wine inadvertently aged for centuries in sunken ships and listened to winemakers talking about the process and challenges of submerging wine in the sea today.
They also spoke of concerns about copycat wineries giving this niche-but-growing sector a bad name.
Crusoe Treasure, the winery that organised the congress, began production 10 years ago.
Proponents, including some winemakers and sommeliers, argue that the peculiarities of wine aged underwater are real and include an acceleration of the ageing process – potentially yielding a smoother, more complex wines in less time.
Oenologists Marilena Bonilla, of Protos, and Fernando Ballesteros, of Bodegas Aragonesas, recounted their stories of tasting and believing.
‘I have to admit I was a bit sceptical before trying wine hoarded underwater,’ said Bonilla. ‘But I was really excited by how they had evolved. It was as if they had been in the bottle another year, with a certain maturity and roundness.’
Making wine like this is expensive and difficult when done correctly, according to conference-goers.
There was concern that copycat wineries threaten to undermine the legitimacy of those that produce wine from their own vineyards, have permits for their undersea operations, and in general carry out a detailed control of conditions and sourcing.
‘Every time we are in the news, 20 “visionaries” give a press conference around the world and say they are doing the same,’ said Borja Saracho, co-founder of Crusoe Treasure. ‘Even when all they’ve done is throw some wine in the sea.’
Saracho thinks the conference will help establish greater credibility for underwater wine.
‘There is the opportunity for development on many fronts: oenologically, environmentally and around tourism,’ said Saracho. ‘But there should be rules and procedures in place.’
The conference was led by expert oenologist Antonio Palacio of Crusoe Treasure.
Day two of the event took place in the Research Centre for Experimental Marine Biology and Biotechnology in Plentzia, off the coast of the Crusoe Treasure’s underwater home. This included a demonstration of how wines are extracted from the sea.
‘Not everyone is a huge brand,’ said Asier Alea, representative of trade promotion and tourism for the Bizkaia regional government, which co-sponsored the conference. ‘Small projects that are born in your territory, you have to support them, and this is a niche that no one has taken over.’


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TAIPEI, June 23 (Reuters) - Hon Hai Precision Industry will recruit over 100,000 people in mainland China to produce the newest iPhone from Apple Inc, Taiwan’s Economic Daily News said, in what the report called the firm’s largest single hiring spree in China.
Fellow Taiwanese contract manufacturer Pegatron Corp will expand its workforce in one mainland factory by 30 percent, also in response to expected high demand for the new iPhone, Economic Daily News said on Monday.
Hon Hai, the world’s largest contract manufacturer of electronic goods, will produce 70 percent of the phones, largely anticipated for release this autumn, with Pegatron set to produce the remaining 30 percent, according to the report.
Hon Hai had no comment on the report.
Representatives for Pegatron could not immediately be reached for comment. (Reporting by Michael Gold; Editing by Ryan Woo)
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From tiny shrimp shells mighty companies grow. HemCon Medical Technologies, maker of the blood-stopping bandage used on battlefields that was developed with the Oregon Medical Laser Center and Providence St. Vincent’s Hospital, has made its first acquisition.
Portland-based HemCon announced in late February that it would pay almost $41 million in a cash-for-stock agreement for Alltracel Pharmaceuticals, a publicly traded Irish company that focuses on research and commercialization of health-care products. This move will
boost HemCon’s annual revenues in 2008 to about $100 million, and push the number of local jobs from 115 to 130 or 140, according to HemCon president and CEO John W. Morgan. (Alltracel’s headcount is 55.)
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David Howitt explains why Portland consumer brands like Stumptown and Voodoo Doughnuts are taking the world by storm.
Wednesday, August 27, 2014
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As schools implement more rigorous academic standards, holistic and flexible approaches to K-12 education flourish.
Thursday, August 28, 2014
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University and college tuition fees have been rising for more than a decade, while state funds for higher education have steadily declined.
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Ferguson Wellman’s investment views on the economy and capital markets.
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With her appearance on the catwalk at Milan Fashion Week last September, Kim Kardashian (42) seems to have completely impressed not only the audience, but also the designers of her glamor robe, Domenico Dolce (64) and Stefano Gabbana (60). Because the famous luxury label has now announced that the 42-year-old is the face of the new advertising campaign for the spring and summer collection 2023.
Both on Instagram and Dolce's website
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MERGER and acquisition talks are swirling round South-east Asia’s scorching expertise firms, Tokopedia, Seize and Gojek.
Singapore-based Sea, valued at US$106 billion, whose actions span gaming to e-commerce and funds, is large enough to swallow any of them if it needs.
Person progress throughout varied on-line providers is booming and there is a sudden push to consolidate.
Indonesian ride-hailing and funds agency Gojek and the nation’s quantity two e-commerce firm, Tokopedia, are in superior talks for a US$18 billion merger forward of a twin itemizing, in line with media reviews.
In December, Bloomberg reported that Gojek was edging nearer to a cope with its direct competitor, Singapore-based Seize.
There may be some overlap with Tencent-backed Sea. The exception is in its online game unit, Garena. That boasts 572 million quarterly lively customers, accounted for about half of complete income and generated a 120 per cent year-on-year improve in adjusted Ebitda (earnings earlier than curiosity, taxes, depreciation and amortisation) within the third quarter.
Elsewhere, Sea’s cell pockets fee volumes exceeded US$2.1 billion for a similar interval. And its Shopee enterprise leads on-line purchases in Indonesia and Singapore.
Sea shares have risen almost 13-fold since its 2017 itemizing in New York and, even after factoring in web losses, which widened to US$425 million within the September quarter, the corporate has a struggle chest of types.
A follow-on share subject that priced in December raised about US$3 billion. Previous to that, the corporate had web money of about US$3.5 billion as of September.
However founder and chief government Forrest Li seems keener on smaller strategic acquisitions. Garena acquired Canadian video video games firm Phoenix Labs in January 2020 for an undisclosed sum, for instance. A foray into ride-hailing can be a pricey distraction.
Even China’s prime super-apps do not personal all of the providers they provide. And shopping for out Tokopedia, its closest rival in procuring in Indonesia, can be fiddly owing to completely different product mixes, with Tokopedia promoting extra digital items, and sure difficulties integrating fee strategies.
Mr Li’s most suitable choice could also be to deal with what Sea is nice at doing. If it was listed in Singapore, it could already be bigger than any of the businesses within the Straits Occasions Index, which is led by banking group DBS and conglomerate Jardine Matheson. Typically exercising restraint is one of the best ways to indicate energy. REUTERS


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Recent rumors have suggested that Apple may be aiming to match Microsoft's Surface by introducing a split-screen multitasking mode for iPads. The company's WWDC keynote — complete with a lengthy preview of iOS 8 — came and went with no mention of this feature. But developer Steve Troughton-Smith has discovered code in iOS 8 that allows two apps to run side by side, suggesting that Apple has at least been working on the idea, even if it's not ready to showcase the results just yet.
From the sounds of it, Apple has looked at an approach resembling Microsoft's "snap" functionality that would enable apps to be resized on the screen according to preference. Troughton-Smith says the code allows apps to take up half of the screen, a single quarter, or three quarters. So in theory you'd be able to have a Twitter app take up a small section of the iPad's display, with Netflix, Safari, or another app receiving the majority of screen real estate.
So… just in case there was any doubt left… iOS 8’s SpringBoard has code to run two apps side-by-side. 1/4 size, 1/2 size, or 3/4 size— Steve T-S (@stroughtonsmith) June 9, 2014
The split-screen feature may not be ready, but there's also the possibility that Apple is simply waiting until an iPad unveiling this fall to reveal it. The company has often kept some pending iOS features secret only to spill the full details about them during hardware events. This new multitasking approach could fall under that tent and be used as a selling point for the next-generation iPad Air. But for now all we have to work with are rumors and code, so split-screen functionality is by no means guaranteed. The simplicity of iOS has been critical to its success, and while plenty of mockups are out there, if Apple can't find an intuitive way to make all this work, the plan could go nowhere.


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June 2: Painting a rosy picture of the economy in the days to come, the NITI Aayog has said that the Indian economy is set to go through a good turnaround during the current quarter.
NITI Aayog Vice Chairman Arvind Panagariya sounded optimistic when he said that the impact of the Union government’s demonetisation drive in November last has faded off, and the economy is all geared up to usher in good times.
The positive signals may be seen as a trouble-shooting attempt after concerns were raised by many in the country owing to the economic growth hurtling down to 6.1 percent for the January-March quarter. The data that came out showed the GDP had touched the lowest terrain in more than two years.
The demonetisation drive , it may be recalled, had dumped 86 percent of currency out of circulation in November last year and pushed the common man into long hardship.
According to Panagaraiya, the economic growth is expected to race to 7.5 percent in the current fiscal ending March 2018. The year on year growth in 2016-17 had been 7.1 percent, slower than 8 percent growth recorded a year ago, reports citing the GDP data said.
Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley had on Thursday shrugged off allegations that the GDP dip was due to demonetisation of higher value currency notes announced by the government on November 8 last year. He stressed that the decline was due to several other factors, including the global situation. He had added that some slowdown was visible even prior to demonetisation.
According to GDP data released on Wednesday, growth rate slipped to 6.1 per cent in the January-March quarter and 7.1 per cent, the lowest in the three years, during 2016-17. Moreover, India lost the status of world’s fastest growing economy to China, which has grown 6.9 percent during the same period.


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The founder and former CEO of Papa John‘s left the company altogether on Wednesday, hours after it was confirmed that he used a racial slur during a company conference call earlier in the year. John Schnatter, who turned his pizza place into a national chain ubiquitous with Peyton Manning and the National Football League, is no longer part of Papa John’s after it was reported he used the n-word during a conference call in May.
According to Forbes, which first wrote about the conference call, Schnatter compared himself to another restaurant founder and alleged that they were treated differently despite asserting that the founder of Kentucky Fried Chicken had used racist language in the past.
Schnatter, often called Papa John, stepped down as CEO of the pizza company in December after making critical public comments about athletes of color in the National Football League conducting nonviolent protests during the National Anthem. Schnatter had claimed kneeling athletes caused a dip in his pizza sales, which made the brand popular with neo-nazis and white supremacists. Further comments on Nazis embracing his pizza and the result of the backlash from that incident also ended a longstanding sponsorship agreement between the NFL and Papa John’s and ultimately ended his run as CEO.


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India-based short video app Chingari—best known for its Solana native Gari token—has come up with a video NFT marketplace. The new platform, which has been named Creator Cuts, is going to be the first video NFT marketplace, globally.
The marketplace will make it possible for creators to mint their video NFTs and empower them financially. Chingari, which is considered to be India’s TikTok, plans to also drive better community engagement with this exclusive NFT marketplace. The marketplace marks a significant advance in the NFT space as well as a big win for Indian developers.
Currently, the NFT marketplace will only allow top creators to mint their videos in exchange for monetary perks. Buyers will also be compensated with 10% of the creator’s income. For now, the compensation will be in the form of Gari tokens. Even non-Chingari users can purchase the NFTs.
The Creator Cuts project aims to increase the presence of the Web 3.0-led creator economy. Sumit Ghosh, CEO at Chingari, believes that it’s time that creators start owning their content instead of giving monetizing rights to third-party networks. Here is what he tweeted:
10 years down the line, the concept that a creator doesn't own his content and fans will likely be dead. Networks which own and monetize content which creators create without giving them ownership will be likely extinct. This is a mission to dedicate a good part of your life for.— Sumit Ghosh – Building GARI (@sumitgh85) August 23, 2022
According to the Economic Times, Chingari currently has over 130 million users. The app is available in 15 languages.
What is the biggest NFT marketplace?
OpenSea is considered the biggest NFT marketplace, offering a wide range of digital assets including art, domain names, virtual worlds, and more.
How many monthly active users does Chingari have?
Chingari boasts 40 million monthly active users, making it one of the prominent home-grown super apps for entertainment and content creation.
Which NFT marketplace is best for beginners?
Rarible is often recommended as one of the best NFT marketplaces for beginners due to its user-friendly interface, low entry barriers, and support for emerging artists and creators.


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UP to 20 jobs will be created in North Wales at a new laboratory to test wool quality from sheep.
The new venture at Caernarfon's Cibyn industrial estate will provide a much-needed boost to the local hill farming community.
Developed as a partnership between the British Wool Marketing Board and the New Zealand Wool Testing Authority, the project is due to be up and running by May.
Elwyn Vaughan from Cymad, a rural development agency behind the project, said: "This exciting development is designed to meet ever increasing demands of the textile industry for detailed and accurate testing of wool."
Until recently all wool produced in Wales was taken to Bradford for testing.
But with the increasing demand for the produce to be measured for strength, and tested in detail for levels of foreign bodies such as chemicals and dirt, the Marketing Board appointed the New Zealand Wool Testing Authority to undertake the work.
Mr Vaughan said the new laboratory would be able to collate the precise information essential to the modern wool trader on which he can base his prediction of performance and the value of the wool.
"With 11 million kilos of wool transported from Wales annually, we have been very eager to promote projects which bring added value to the product," he said.
Plans have also been put forward to set up a research and development plant at Dinas Mawddwy, in Meirionnydd, which would look into possible uses for wool and explore new markets.


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- The best innovators, those who acquire knowledge regarding the conditions set and who have the best reputation will be the ones seeing the highest growth in the future, says salmon corporation founder Tarald Sivertsen (57).
In a recent public meeting in Stormen Library, Bodø, Norway the topic of discussion was the battle over salmon; the conflicts between farmed salmon and wild salmon, the research that has been conducted to solve the environmental challenges in rivers and fjords, the relationship between power, seeking the truth, and about whether research leads to a knowledge-based debate or whether it just leads to trouble about Norway’s most important industry in the future.
- Knowledge-based research has made the industry what it is in Norway today. It is distributed on a fairly even basis around the country, though the potential is definitely highest in the North. If there were as much salmon farming in Nordland, Troms and Finnmark counties as it is in Hordaland County, we would more than double salmon production in Norway. We have space enough, a golden asset we can develop further, Sivertsen says.
He was on the debate panel in Bodø along with Ketil Eiane, Dean at the Faculty of Bioscience and Aquaculture at Nord University; Matthias Kaiser, Head of Department and Director of the Centre for the Study of the Sciences and Humanity at the University of Bergen; Norunn Myklebust, Managing Director of the Norwegian Institute for Natural Research; and Lisbeth Berg-Hansen, former Norwegian Minister of Fisheries (Labour).
Challenges abound in the industry. They have, for as long as the industry has existed, both with regards to economy, animal welfare and environmental footprints. On a shorter term, salmon lice represents a major environmental problem for wild salmon, and also puts a halt on volume growth in the industry. Another problem is fish farming at demanding localities that are more exposed in extreme weather. That requires new maritime competence and innovative technology, because fish farming in the North is demanding.
- Nevertheless, the main challenges is for us to align with society; to give back in the form of sustainable production and jobs. To be accepted, make our own products, create value and take our share of social responsibility. The industry should be positive and enrich local communities. If we are to grow this industry and get access to such a large part of the natural resources, we have to be creative. I am thinking beyond money, and about ties to the local community. We must be local, and we must give something in return, Sivertsen says. His professional background comes from Cermaq and EWOS Innovation.
What about transparency and dialogue with society, is it good enough?
- The industry is transparent, we have even been wide open at times, which has hurt us. Everyone should not know everything about every company; however, we should be held accountable and take responsibility when questions are asked, says the salmon industry pioneer.
Risk losing salmon
Technology and innovation have their challenges, too. There is fear of losing parts of the industry to other countries, an industry Norway depends heavily on when oil subsides.
- I remember my saying adamantly “no” when we were to sell salmon genetics abroad. This is something we have invested heavily in and conducted lots of research on in order to make the best salmon in the world. So when we took a choice about exporting the best product we had, a product with limited economic value yet strategically very significant, we lost a lot. It created a boost during which we had a hard time, Sivertsen says.
The same goes for closed, land-based fish farming plants, it runs the danger of pulling innovation too far.
- If we research our way to land-based salmon farming, we increase competition while decreasing profitabilitiy. Norwegian salmon will no longer be something unique, but rather something that can be produced everywhere there is seawater. It is hard to be cutting edge with technology that can also destroy us, Sivertsen says.
A relay baton
Sivertsen is clear that the Norwegian fish farming industry is a relay baton that is to be passed on to generations to come. He is very pleased that interest in the seafood industry is growing and sees an increasing number of young people choosing education programmes relevant to the industry.
- Bringing this baton on is our responsibility, and we have a major responsibility to not mess up. We cannot stumble in our own legs. I see a wonderful flow of young people coming to the industry, bringing with them excellent competence in everything from fish health to production. The industry is popular, and we now have the opportunity to draw people to the north or to make our young stay here, he says.
He argues that the name change from ‘fisheries’ to ‘seafood’ has played a part in changing the scent of the industry.
- People have gone from thinking sweat, cold, uncomfortable and running the risk of dying more than once, to seeing the ‘seafood’ brand as changing the entire organisation into something more modern. The only thing missing is women; we want more women in this industry and there are jobs for everyone, Sivertsen says.
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Ultra-high demand for UHDTV?
News that LG has seen brisk sales of its 84-inch ultra-high definition TV since its launch suggests that the market for the new TV technology could be bigger than originally thought.gadgets Updated: Jan 22, 2013 13:17 IST
News that LG has seen brisk sales of its 84-inch ultra-high definition TV since its launch suggests that the market for the new TV technology could be bigger than originally thought.
According to the world's leading TV makers, ultra-high-definition TV (UHDTV) is the future and not only that, but the future is here today. However, according to TV broadcasters and the high-tech journalistic community, while there is no doubt that the depth of resolution these TV sets offers is like nothing ever experienced before, there will never be a market for these TVs until native content exists for them. And while test broadcasts are currently taking place, no national or international broadcaster has plans to start making or broadcasting their programming in 4K UHD within the next two years. Then there is the price. These gargantuan 80-inch televisions retail for anything from US$20,000 to $37,000.
Yet despite the price, the amount of free wall space needed to mount one and the dearth of suitable content available, according to Chosun Ilbo LG has already sold 300 of its flagship $22,000 84-inch UHD TVs in South Korea alone since August.
The latest Digitimes research, published this week, estimates that by 2014 a total of 10 million ultra-high defintion TV sets will be shipped globally in 2014 but believes that due to the currently prohibative price tag - due in part to expensive production costs and small-scale manufacturing, the market for the TV sis likely to be 3.83 million units in 2013. Those figures seemed rather optimistic when the current drawbacks effecting the technololgy are taken into consideration. However, if LG alone can be 0.1% closer to the global shipment total from sales in South Korea alone, perhaps the numbers aren't quite so optimistic.
As well as LG, Samsung and Sony have also officially launched similarly sized UHD TV sets in recent months and these are expected to be joined by TVs from Toshiba, Sharp and Panasonic later this year.


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The Event: Downtown’s Fashion Affair
Apr 2017 Also on Digital Edition
The Cause: A crowd of 300 gathered at Downtown at the Gardens for the fifth annual fashion event, which included a fashion show featuring the latest looks by Downtown at the Gardens boutiques. Guests enjoyed cuisines from surrounding restaurants and a silent auction. Proceeds from this event benefited 100+ Women Who Care.


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Apple Inc. is in talks with LiDAR makers regarding sensors that could be used for its Apple Car initiative, according to several published reports.
A commonly used surveying tool, LiDAR measures distances between objects and works by firing a pulsed laser light, then measuring how long it takes to bounce back. While emerging as an important tool for increased aerial surveying and mapping accuracy and efficiency, LiDAR is best known for its use in self-driving cars.
According to Reuters, Apple has a “revolutionary design” in mind for these sensors. The company seeks LiDAR units that are smaller, more affordable and more easily mass-produced than those currently available.
Apple has held talks with at least four companies as possible suppliers for next-generation LiDAR sensors in self-driving cars, evaluating the companies’ technology while also still working on its own LiDAR unit, stated Reuters.
The moves provide new evidence of Apple’s renewed ambitions to enter the autonomous vehicle market, an effort it calls Project Titan. The talks are focused on next-generation LiDAR, a sensor that provides a three-dimensional look at the road.
The sensor effort reportedly means Apple wants to develop the entire chain of hardware to guide autonomous vehicles and has joined automakers and investors in the race to find winning technologies.
Current systems, including LiDAR units from Velodyne mounted on Apple’s fleet of self-driving test vehicles, use laser light pulses to render precise images of the environment around the vehicle. But the systems can cost as much $100,000 and use mechanical parts to sweep the laser scanners across the road.
Obstacles like cost and ineffectiveness have spurred $1 billion in investment at dozens of startups and mature companies alike to produce LiDAR smaller, cheaper and more robust, according to Reuters.
The company’s interest in next-generation LiDAR sensors comes as it has increased its road testing while bringing on key hires from Tesla Inc. and Alphabet Inc’s Google. In addition to evaluating potential outside suppliers, Apple is believed to have its own internal LiDAR sensor under development, according to published reports.
Apple last year re-hired Doug Field, an Apple veteran who was serving as Tesla’s engineering chief, to work on Project Titan.


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Huawei’s Honor is all set to launch two new smartphones in China, the Honor 8X and 8X Max. The company released the teaser image confirming the launch date of September 5.
The teaser image doesn’t reveal much information about the handsets nor the company has said anything regarding the hardware specs of these devices.
What we know so far regarding the specs of the Honor 8X and 8X Max are from rumours and leaks according to which one of the handset will come with a massive 7.12-inch display. It seems that it could be the Honor 8X Max.
The display is said to be a Full HD+ (2244×1080) resolution and the HiSilicon Kirin 970 chipset would be powering the handset. There will be a dual 16MP + 2MP cameras at the rear and an 8MP front camera.
We are keeping an eye on every update and we’ll let you know regarding any developments.


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Editor's take: The ongoing Covid-19 pandemic continues to reshape how we approach public gatherings and this is yet another example of what many are calling the new normal. In lieu of traditional fall events like haunted houses and corn mazes, it's almost a given that we'll see more socially distant experiences like this materialize in the coming months.
Netflix is partnering with experience provider Fever and immersive events company Secret Cinema on a Stranger Things experience that’s tailor made for the pandemic.
The Stranger Things drive-into experience is coming first to downtown Los Angeles, where participants will experience a one-hour show from the comfort of their own vehicle that is based on the third season of the popular Netflix series.
Per Gizmodo, who received an e-mailed press release from Netflix, the show will take place at multiple “sets” where experience-goers will stop to take in the live action, complete with visual and audio special effects and actors playing characters from the show.
Tickets for the experience start at $59 per vehicle with sales opening on August 26. The actual events won’t get underway until sometime in October, we’re told, and the experience is recommended for those aged 12 and older.
As for Stranger Things, Netflix released a teaser trailer for season four of the show back in February, just before the pandemic shifted into high gear. Filming for the season was halted, no doubt pushing the release date back beyond whatever initial plans Netflix had.


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After Coinbase, the crypto custodian Kapilendo is the second company to receive approval from BaFin to store crypto assets.
Kapilendo Custodian AG can boast a great success. As can be seen from a LinkedIn post, the Berlin company is now receiving a license from BaFin as the second custodian of crypto values in Germany after Coinbase. This allows the financial service provider to officially conduct and advertise its business activities in the local area – all under the watchful eye of the German financial supervisory authority.
This opens up new opportunities for Kapilendo Managing Director Didier Goepfert. A clear legal framework and licensed providers would help financial institutions participate in the development and growth of the fledgling digital asset market, he says. Goepfert also predicts:
In my opinion, the influx of new investors will fuel market growth over the next year and lead to less volatile markets which in turn will attract new investors, which should create a positive feedback loop.
Kapilendo Managing Director Didier Goepfert, LinkedIn post
Hauck & Aufhäuser takes over Kapilendo
In addition, there is a change of ownership at Kapilendo. The private bank announced in a press release Hauck & Aufhäuser the takeover of the crypto-custodian. Accordingly, an agreement was reached with Bloxxon AG on the acquisition of the Berlin company. In the future, Kapilendo will carry out its activities under the new name Hauck & Aufhäuser Digital Custody AG continue.
The decisive point for the takeover was the license from BaFin. In the communication, Dr. Holger Sepp, member of the board at Hauck & Aufhäuser:
After the launch of Germany’s first Digital Assets Fund (HAIC Digital Assets Fund I) by an established financial service provider, we are pleased to be leading the way with the new Hauck & Aufhäuser Digital Custody AG when it comes to the custody of digital assets.
Dr. Holger Sepp, member of the board at Hauck & Aufhäuser
At the end of June, BaFin issued a license to store crypto assets Coinbase Germany high waves in crypto space. Now Kapilendo follows. In the future, more licenses are likely to be added. From a request from the FDP parliamentary group to the Federal Ministry of Finance, it emerges that in addition to the permits already issued, there were 25 other applications. Some of them are slated for approval “in the coming weeks”. However, it is not yet known exactly which companies these are. However, the fact that BaFin is granting new approvals for companies like Kapilendo is definitely a positive thing. Not only because this prevents accusations of preferring Coinbase, but also because the crypto location Germany is being expanded with the move.


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5 golden rules for a healthy lifestyle revealed
The experts have revealed that not over-eating, avoiding being overweight, eating a healthy diet, getting regular exercise and taking some “tried and tested pills” are the five golden rules to remaining healthy, the Daily Express reported.
According to the scientists, from Linkoping University in Sweden, lifestyle factors are vital for maintaining cognitive, psychological and physical health as we grow older.
One of the study leaders, professor Mats Hammar, cautioned people against leaving the dinner table “stuffed to the gills”, while claiming that under-eating slightly in the form of limited calorie intake is probably beneficial in the long run.
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The Paducah Area Chamber of Commerce Chamber is preparing to launch a cohort group designed to help small business owners take their business to the “next level” of success.
Nationally-recognized business entrepreneur and author Mike Michalowicz will kick off the cohort program in a virtual call for participants. His book, “Fix this Next,” will be the basis for the program.
Applications are being accepted at www.paducahchamber.org and scholarships are available. The kickoff event is scheduled for June 22 and the application process is open through June 4. Small business owners in western Kentucky and southern Illinois are encouraged to apply.
In his book, Michalowicz details the strategy businesses can use to determine what to do and in what order, to ensure healthy, fast, permanent growth and to avoid debilitating distractions.
Participants will gain insight on how to be a more profitable business and build vital networks needed to thrive.
“This is about creating and sustaining successful businesses in our community to create more economic growth and jobs,” said Sandra Wilson, chamber president.
Murray State University’s Center for Economic and Entrepreneurial Development and West Kentucky Community and Technical College Workforce Solutions will provide the business curriculum for the program. Other speakers and consultants will be utilized to ensure the program’s success.
The initiative is intended to work in coordination with existing community incubators to address current gaps and ensure businesses and entrepreneurs at all stages have the resources they need to grow.
In addition to receiving the “Fix This Next” book and the program launch with Michalowicz, participants will also participate in his new book launch, “Get Different,” and receive a copy of the new book. They will also receive a ticket and be recognized at the chamber’s annual meeting and business celebration Sept. 9.
In addition to the virtual kickoff June 22, Michalowicz will also appear virtually at the chamber’s annual meeting and business celebration on Sept. 9 and with his new book launch in October.
Michalowicz is the entrepreneur behind three multi-million-dollar companies and is also the author of “Profit First,” “Clockwork” and “The Pumpkin Plan.” He is a former small business columnist for The Wall Street Journal and regularly travels the globe as an entrepreneurial advocate.
The cost to participate is $750. Three scholarships are available for minority owned businesses made possible by the MacKenzie Scott gift titled the “WKCTC Guarantee: Our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.”
“We are offering a money back guarantee for the registration fee (less the cost of the books and celebration ticket) to help show our commitment to these business owners if they complete the program and are not satisfied with the course of study,” Wilson said.


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New Delhi: Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI) on Thursday reported a growth of 5 percent in Year-on-Year(Y-o-Y) sales at 261,699 units in the month of March.
The company had registered total sales of 249,136 units in the same month in 2019, HMSI said in a press release.
The two-wheeler manufacturer's domestic sales grew 11 percent to 2,45,699 units in March 2020 as against 2,22,325 units in the corresponding month last year while exports stood at 16,000 units.
In FY2019-20, Honda's total sales stood at 50,31,297 units which includes domestic sales of 47,06,572 units and exports of 324,725 units.
Speaking on the current market scenario, Yadvinder Singh Guleria, Director – Sales & Marketing, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd. said, Despite all efforts, 2019-20 has been a challenging year in more ways than one. COVID-19 impact derailed industry’s plans and has severely impacted the automobile ecosystem – right from supply chain to dealers. As a responsible manufacturer, Honda is committed to taking care of all its stakeholders and society at large in these uncertain times.”
In wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, HMSI suspended its operations across the country on 22nd March.


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Every year, the Meteor store in Tokyo hosts the My Famicase Exhibition, a gallery in which artists submit cartridge labels for fake Famicom (the Japanese NES) games. For the 2011 show, game blog Tiny Cartridge was able to participate, concocting a concept for "Meteor Night" and tapping Ashley Davis for the art.
Fast-forward to this year's A Game By Its Cover, an indie game competition that tasks devs to create games based on fictional game art. And surprise, not one, not two, but three entries are based upon "Meteor Night"! The concept is so vague that the games are bound to be wildly different.
A Game By Its Cover runs through August 18, and the winners will be on display at this year's GameCity festival in Nottingham, England. I hope at least one of these three games make it through!
Meteor Night becoming three AGBIC games! [Tiny Cartridge]
Max: The Curse of Brotherhood developer Press Play has once again talked about its fairly unique relationship with Microsoft, this time in an interview with OXM. The independent studio, it should be pointed out, was acquired ...more
Six more Steam Greenlight titles were announced as greenlit today, with a healthy dose of variety in the types of games chosen. Horror fans can look forward to The Legend; platforming proponents should anticipate&nb...more
On the cusp of a number of PC summer sales, Indie Royale has released another mostly-fantastic indie game compilation. Known as the The Mayhem Bundle, players will get five indie titles that sufficiently "bring the pain" thr...more


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With coronavirus cases raging across the U.S., holiday food shopping just got more complicated. We asked the experts for advice.
We want to hear from farmers, meatpackers, grocers and other essential workers who have kept the country fed throughout the pandemic.
Morrisons, John Lewis and Waitrose said they would not be using glitter in their holiday products this year. Does that really help the environment?
Without big gatherings, will Americans buy whole birds? Smaller ones? Just parts? Farmers and retailers are already placing their bets.
Online orders have surged for retailers in the pandemic, as curbside pickup helps Americans satisfy their desire to hop in a car and drive to the store.
For some on social media, finding the cleaning product has become like winning the lottery.
And what might we gain and lose from that?
John Mackey, who espouses a high-minded version of capitalism, sold his upscale grocery chain to Amazon.
In his new book, “The Secret Life of Groceries,” Benjamin Lorr argues that the kale chips and shade-grown coffee sold at supermarkets define who we are.
Away from the political drama of the TikTok deal, Walmart has been taking steps that are already changing the company and, by extension, the broader retail sector.
Oranges and frozen foods are being snapped up. Shelves have fewer choices. And customers are steering their carts in surprising new directions.
“The Secret Life of Groceries,” by Benjamin Lorr, lifts the veil on the human labor, industrial agriculture and transportation challenges that go into stocking upscale food stores.
Modern Love in miniature, featuring reader-submitted stories of no more than 100 words.
Mayor Bill de Blasio may be the only big-city mayor attempting to bring students into classrooms this fall, but many educators are worried about the plan.
As the pandemic has brought home the importance of the global movement for food sovereignty, members are planting and sharing.
The company had previously said the names of international-themed products that were intended to promote inclusiveness, such as Trader José and Trader Ming’s, “may now have the opposite effect.”
Over 56 million families have lost income since March 13, and diaper banks are straining to fill the need.
A Texas family tried to ward off the virus. But as cases in the state soared and debates about masks and distancing raged, there was only so much they could control.
As coronavirus cases surge, major retail chains are insisting that customers wear face coverings, even in places where local governments do not require it.
Book sales jumped this spring at big-box stores, which stayed open and stocked essentials while other shops closed.
The supermarket chain said it was in the process of phasing out names, including Trader Ming’s and Trader José, that have appeared on its international food products.
Several retailers have ended the pay raises and bonuses they gave to employees as an appreciation for their courage and commitment in showing up to work during the pandemic.
Shoppers are accustomed to enjoying an extraordinary variety of choices, but the pandemic has changed that.
With pubs and restaurants closed, the six producers that make the famous blue cheese are fighting for survival.
The new level allows outdoor dining and some in-store shopping. Hair salons and barbershops can restart if they enforce social distancing.
We may think that we turned a corner on healthful eating habits with all that sourdough baking we did, but the food industry isn’t about to let us off its hook that easily.
There’s no playbook for living through a pandemic, so we decided to create one. With some basic rules to guide you, everyone can lower risk and live a full life while we wait for the virus to get under control.
Daniel Thorson went into a silent retreat in mid-March, meditating through 75 coronavirus news cycles, Boris Johnson’s hospitalization, social distancing and sourdough starter. Now he’s catching up.
As the meat industry struggles to respond to the outbreak, makers of vegan substitutes are ramping up production to meet new interest from shoppers.
Facing a summer with no baseball and no picnics, the makers of the original Coney Island red hot feared the worst. But even with an empty boardwalk, business is booming.
Gerald Timothee walks miles everyday to deliver groceries, taking every precaution against the coronavirus. He rarely sees his customers anymore.
The pandemic has turned many cooks into big-volume shoppers, and left them puzzling out how to manage a bursting pantry of ingredients.
Here’s why some everyday staples have disappeared from shelves as the crisis changes how people shop and eat.
With soup and vegetables flying off supermarket shelves to feed a shut-in nation, canneries are bustling — and they really need metal containers.
The coronavirus upended the mundane routine at City Fresh Market in Brooklyn, where workers have scrambled to keep shelves stocked while trying to keep themselves safe every day.
Hundreds of Wendy’s restaurants aren’t serving hamburgers and grocery stores are limiting meat purchases, as shoppers begin to feel the impact of meatpacking plant shutdowns.
In a rare bright spot for the fish trade, retail sales have set records, and consumers are trying species that even restaurants shy away from.
Rules and store technology can impede Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program recipients, but a pilot effort to expand access is picking up speed.
Essential workers in the pandemic, truck drivers are moving the groceries and supplies New York needs to weather the crisis.
In Brooklyn, some restaurants are operating as grocery stores.
Larry Praeger of Dr. Praeger’s Purely Sensible Foods and Kara Goldin of Hint Water have each had to navigate challenges for their companies during the pandemic.
Critics say the federal agency charged with protecting worker safety has played a conspicuously small role during the pandemic.
She gave Balducci’s its polish and weathered an operatic family battle over the store’s ownership.
Coronavirus in the Navajo Nation exposes underlying vulnerabilities.
We asked the experts to answer questions about all the places coronavirus lurks (or doesn’t). You’ll feel better after reading this.
Tips for keeping yourself safe, even when others aren’t.
If the coronavirus has busted your diet — and you’ve busted out the fat pants — here are some tips to get back on track.
Need a little lift? Amid the bleakness, 18 Times writers shared moments that lightened their mood.
Disruptions are expected in the production and distribution of products like pork, and localized shortages could occur.
Shoppers, moved by nostalgia and hunting for longer shelf lives, are returning to old standbys like Chef Boyardee and Campbell’s soup.


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Reinventing such an iconic cocktail like the martini is no easy mission. elit ultra-luxury vodka tours the globe in search
Palmer Johnson Niniette 66 – From the highways to the high seas. The Bugatti Niniette is an inspired and daring
The 2013 GSMA Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, the mobile industry’s premier event held at the end of February, shone
‘Publishing Innovation Awards’ from Digital Book World, that celebrates its 3rd edition this year, rewards the most innovative e-books, enhanced
Cruising World magazine announced the magazine’s prestigious 2013 Boat of the Year Award winners. Topping this year’s list of winners
Barbie, the world’s most popular fashion doll, has unveiled the newest innovation toy with a combination of technology and fashion.


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The future Sofia Ring Mall – which is to become Bulgaria's largest retail and entertainment destination together with the closely located store of IKEA Bulgaria – is to be completed by July 2013.
The EUR 120 M shopping center will provide to its customers views towards the city and Vitosha Mountain and a lot of green areas.
This has been announced at a news conference in the Bulgarian capital Tuesday featuring represenatives of the two Greek investors Fourlis Group and Danaos Group as well as the project consultants Colliers International....
Bulgaria is the EU Country with the Largest Number of Women in the IT Sector
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Malaysian Airlines has been fined $6 million after admitting to fixing freight prices with other international carriers.
After being pursued by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission, Malaysian Airlines admitted to reaching understandings with other airlines about certain charges for fuel, security and customs between 2001 and 2005.
The Federal Court in Sydney imposed a fine of $6 million, and ordered the airline to pay $500,000 towards the ACCC's court costs.
The ACCC has pursued other airlines over similar behaviour, and is still involved in legal action against Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Emirates, Air New Zealand and Thai Airways International.
"This penalty sees the total penalties ordered against this international cartel increase to a record $58 million," ACCC chairman Rod Sims said in a statement."These penalties are the highest generated by a single ACCC Investigation."
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High Street technology Maplin has gone into administration but continues to trade, for now. It has been confirmed that retailer Maplin Electronics has gone into administration, although the appointed administrators from PwC have confirmed the business will “trade as normal”, while they try and find a buyer for the business. “Stores will be open as normal during this time. There are no immediate plans to close any stores or make any redundancies, although this will remain under review,” said PwC.
It added that outstanding customer orders will be delivered as usual. While they are “currently assessing the status of gift cards”, in the meantime they will continue to be honoured in stores and online.
Maplin Electronics employs 2,335 members of staff and has an annual turnover of £235.8m. It operates 217 stores across the UK and Ireland and has head offices in London and Rotherham, South Yorkshire.
News of the administration broke this morning. The company is said to have experienced a decline in performance as a result of the “softening of consumer demand” in what has been a “challenging retail environment and higher-priced (US denominated) products”, the administrators said.
A solvent sale of the business had been pursued by management in recent weeks but could not be concluded, it is said. Given the cash position of the company, said PwC, the directors resolved to put Maplin into administration.
Zelf Hussain, joint administrator and PwC partner, said: “The challenging conditions in the UK retail sector are well documented. Like many other retailers, Maplin has been hit hard by a slowdown in consumer spending and more expensive imports as the pound has weakened.
“Our initial focus as administrators will be to engage with parties who may be interested in acquiring all or part of the company. We will continue to trade the business as normal whilst a buyer is sought.”
Staff have been paid their February wages and will continue to be paid for future work while the company is in administration, Hussain added.


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LATAM will be the only airline operating a nonstop flight between Brazil and Los Angeles, where customers will have connections to the Delta hub’s most popular destinations on the West Coast of the United States, including San Francisco, Las Vegas and Seattle.
For Delta Air Lines customer Jeff Harper, one note made all the difference during one of the most challenging flights he’s ever faced. While Harper was at the gate waiting to board a flight from Detroit to Idaho, he received a call saying that Julie, his older sister and only sibling, lost her battle with cancer.
With the Thanksgiving holiday quickly approaching and travel demand continuing to soar, Delta anticipates the airline will carry nearly 6 million customers from Nov. 18-29, averaging close to 500,000 customers per day.
Air travel can be a challenging experience for customers – especially those with cognitive disabilities such as autism spectrum disorder – but there are a number of resources available so it doesn’t have to be.
Delta Air Lines and the LATAM Group will work closely to create the leading airline partnership between the United States/Canada and South America (Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Paraguay, Peru and Uruguay) and connect the Americas to the world like never before
Delta expects to welcome 2.9 million customers over the Labor Day travel period, spanning over 25,000 flights worldwide as travel demand remains strong. Those projections cover the holiday travel period from Thursday, Sept. 1-Tuesday, Sept. 6, as U.S. travelers mark the unofficial end of summer
Delta will resume flights from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Tokyo International Airport (HND) beginning Oct. 30 in anticipation of Japan’s easing travel restrictions.


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Trade Ministry close to renegotiating U.S. FTAThe Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy will aim to submit a plan for renegotiating the Korea-U.S. free trade agreement to the National Assembly by Dec. 18, the last procedural step on Seoul’s end to begin formal talks with Washington on the trade deal.
The ministry’s announcement on Tuesday came a day after the trade minister, Kim Hyun-chong, presided over a meeting with other government officials to prepare for renegotiation of the free trade pact. The Trump administration has demanded a revisit of the document, citing trade deficits with Korea.
On the U.S. end, the Trump administration is required to notify Congress of its intention to renegotiate the deal at least 90 days before the formal opening of talks. It is also mandated to disclose what it intends to achieve from the renegotiation.
When the Trump administration began the process of renegotiating the North American Free Trade Agreement, the U.S. trade representative, Robert Lighthizer, notified Congress on May 18, and the first round of official talks began on Aug. 16.
But if the Trump administration only wants to make revisions to the Korean trade deal, it can do so without notifying Congress.
Trump appeared to take a softer stance on the issue during a visit to Seoul last month, apparently satisfied with the sale of weapons to Korea worth billions of dollars. This led to speculation that Washington might opt for a revision instead of total overhaul.
Still, Washington could demand restoring tariffs on Korean-made vehicles.
The Korean auto industry has been highlighted as one sector that benefited from lifted tariffs. If they are restored, Korean carmakers, already squeezed by declining sales in China, could suffer.
Another sensitive area is agriculture. The United States could demand Korea further open its agricultural market to U.S. products and call for the expansion of tariffs imposed on Korean products exported to the United States.
For the first 11 months of this year, Korea’s trade surplus with the United States stood at $17 billion, down 21.6 percent from $21.69 billion in the same period last year, according to Korea’s Trade Ministry.
Last year, Korea saw its trade surplus with the United States more than double to $23.25 billion in from $11.64 billion in 2011, the year before the free trade agreement went into force.
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T-Mobile has become the newest wireless carrier to make direct mobile billing services available to its customers, though some consumer advocates are warning that the new service could leave its customers vulnerable to fraud and merchant errors.
According to the Consumers Union, T-Mobile’s new services—called T-Mobile Direct Carrier Billing—could harm consumers for the very same reason it’s being hailed as a safe and easy payment method: it doesn’t require the use of credit card information. According to the organization, mobile payment methods linked to credit cards provide some of the strongest federally-mandated consumer protections available in the event erroneous charges are made. On the other end of the spectrum, payments linked to prepaid cards, gift cards and mobile phone bills were discovered to be far less safe for consumers and offered the least protections.
“T-Mobile’s mobile payment plan may eliminate the need to enter credit card information when making purchases but it also tosses out the consumer protections that come along with credit cards,” said the organization’s senior attorney Michelle Jun in a statement.
According to a report put out by Consumers Union this past June, the refund policies of direct mobile billing companies like Payfone’s mobile billing services only provide voluntary consumer protections, while very little has still been done by both state and the national government to regulate this particular area.
What’s a bit unclear is why the organization decided to single out T-Mobile direct billing services this time around, especially since Verizon was actually one of the first wireless carriers to partner with Payfone to offer direct mobile billing.
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The cost of economic sanctions and other trade restrictions imposed by other countries cost Russia $6.3 billion by late 2018, estimates of the Economic Development Ministry presented on Tuesday reveal, according to Gazeta.ru.
These restrictions include anti-dumping duties, licensing, quotas, technical barriers, sanitary and phytosanitary measures and also economic sanctions.
Measures imposed by the European Union hurt Russia’s economy the most, the data reveals. The total damage is estimated at $2.4 billion. U.S. sanctions cost Russia nearly $1.17 billion, while losses from Ukraine’s restrictions amounted to $775 million, the ministry said in a press release.
The European Union ranks top in terms of the number of restrictions (25), while Ukraine imposed 22 different restrictions on Russia. India was in third place, while the United States came sixth with nine such measures, falling behind Belarus and Turkey. By the end of 2018, 62 countries imposed a total of 159 trade restrictions against Moscow.
The heaviest blow was dealt to Russia’s metallurgy industry, which lost more than $3.99 billion, the survey showed. The agricultural industry sustained damage to the tune of $1.1 billion and the chemical sector was the third hardest-hit industry in Russia, with losses estimated at around $640.7 million. The restrictions also inflicted significant damage to Russia’s automobile industry, which was estimated at $306 million, according to the Economic Development Ministry.
The United States and the European Union imposed sanctions on Russia in 2014, following the developments in Ukraine and Crimea’s reunification with Russia. The sanctions have been extended and expanded ever since.


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In the wake of a significant event showcasing the future of Xbox, enthusiasts and critics alike find themselves pondering the implications of the announcements made. We explore the impact of the major Xbox event that revealed exciting news for fans and critics. Our analysis covers exclusivity, Game Pass, hardware, and the industry context.
The presentation kicked off with a crucial discussion on exclusivity, with Phil Spencer clarifying that only four games would cross over to other consoles. Despite this, ambiguity lingers regarding the long-term exclusivity policy. Conflicting statements on whether flagship titles like Starfield and Indiana Jones might follow suit add to the uncertainty.
“Our focus is on how do we continue to grow the games industry by reaching more players in more places and how do we grow Xbox as part of that.”Phil Spencer – CEO, Microsoft Gaming
Navigating Business Strategies
Xbox‘s strategic decisions reflect a cautious approach, potentially influenced by past missteps. The emphasis on maintaining day-one Game Pass availability signals continuity and stability in their service offerings. However, the exclusion of certain AAA titles from the crossover list sparks questions about their future plans.
“All of our games will be on the Xbox platform. All of our games will go into game pass on day one. And third we know that game pass will only be available on Xbox.”Matt Booty – President, Gaming content and Studios
The growing Game Pass subscriber base, coupled with upcoming additions like Diablo IV, underscores Xbox‘s commitment to expanding its subscription service. Phil Spencer‘s vision of Game Pass as the platform suggests a shift towards prioritizing accessibility over hardware exclusivity.
Crossplay and Sustainability
Crossplay initiatives and a focus on long-term industry sustainability underscore Xbox‘s broader objectives. By prioritizing developer flexibility and ecosystem growth, Xbox aims to create a more inclusive and resilient gaming environment. The acknowledgment of industry challenges and Xbox‘s role in addressing them highlights a proactive stance towards industry evolution.
“You’re playing on a platform that’s dedicated to you – player first features, crossplay, cross save, cross progression, backwards compatibility, being able to play your games in your library anywhere you want because of the investments we make in cloud gaming.”Sarah Bond – President, Xbox
While emphasizing the significance of hardware, Xbox hints at future innovations without divulging specifics. The promise of upcoming hardware announcements and a commitment to delivering unprecedented leaps in technology hint at an exciting future for console gaming.
Industry Dynamics and Collaboration
Xbox‘s openness to collaboration and cross-platform play reflects a departure from traditional console rivalries. By advocating for Xbox Play Anywhere and inviting other platforms to explore similar initiatives, Xbox signals a willingness to transcend traditional boundaries for the greater good of the gaming community.
Xbox‘s strategic moves are not isolated but intertwined with broader industry shifts. The evolving dynamics between platforms suggest a gradual dismantling of traditional barriers, paving the way for greater accessibility and collaboration. While uncertainties remain, Xbox‘s proactive approach hints at a future where gaming knows no bounds.
As the dust settles on the Xbox showcase, one thing becomes clear: the gaming landscape is undergoing a transformative shift. Xbox‘s strategic maneuvers, while met with skepticism in some quarters, signal a bold step towards a more inclusive and sustainable future for gaming. With each announcement and policy clarification, the contours of this new gaming paradigm become increasingly defined, promising exciting times ahead for players and industry stakeholders alike.


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Apple’s augmented reality headset will likely have three screens
The display is one of the most important components and interface between the user and the imaginary world of HMD (head-mounted) devices based on AR and VR technology, and evidence shows that the Cupertinos intend to turn the first generation of their augmented reality headset into the most advanced display. Equip existing. It is expected that for the first time in Apple products, the headset will use Sony’s highly advanced micro LED displays with stunning 8K resolution to deliver content.
Now, a new report from Ross Yankee, The display industry analyst, has been published in which it is claimed that the technology world giant intends to equip its augmented reality headset with three displays in order to immerse users in visual content. It turns out that the body of this device will include two micro OLED displays along with an AMOLED panel, and as expected, Sony will provide two Micro OLED displays.
The main display of the device seems to be the same as the micro-OLED models, and at this point, it is not clear what the OLED display will do. However, Apple may use it for low-resolution ambient vision.
Sony recently unveiled a 4K display with a staggering 4,000 pixels per inch designed for use in virtual reality headsets. Ross Yang believes that Sony has designed the display specifically for Apple, and it is possible that the final version will have a higher resolution. If this claim is true, the hypothetical array could be 4,000 by 4,000 pixels, which would then be a diagonal display of 1.4 inches.
In general, unlike the traditional LEDs and OLED modules used in current portable electronics, micro OLED technology promises remarkable clarity and performance on a massive scale. These types of displays are made directly on the wafers instead of layers of glass; A mechanism that makes them dramatically thinner and smaller than conventional monitors.
So far, not much information has been released on the refurbishment and field of view of the product display; However, due to the proximity of the screen to the eye, the refresh rate should be high enough to minimize content latency. Rival headsets typically use 90 Hz or higher displays. We’ll have to wait and see what Apple chooses here.
This kind of advanced display configuration will naturally be very expensive, and Yang predicts that the headset will cost several thousand dollars, which is in line with previous reports. In other words, Apple’s virtual reality or augmented reality headset would serve as a stepping stone to demonstrating Apple’s ability to enter the field. However, it is still thought to be cheaper than Microsoft’s HoloLens headset.


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KUWAIT: Recent figures published by Statista, a market data provider, reveal households in Kuwait spent approximately $236 million on purchasing coffee from supermarkets in 2022, making Kuwait the 8th highest spender among Arab countries and the 4th among the GCC nations. According to the data, Saudi Arabia topped the list, with its population spending a whopping $995.5 million on supermarket coffee purchases.
Algeria secured the 2nd position with $800 million spent in 2022, followed by Qatar in 3rd place with $443.2 million. The United Arab Emirates ranked 7th, just ahead of Kuwait, with expenditures totaling $282.7 million. In 2020, coffee enthusiasts worldwide consumed a total of 169.6 million 60-kg bags of coffee, as reported by the International Coffee Organization.
Despite rising global temperatures posing challenges to coffee production, the proliferation of cafes worldwide has led to a steady rise in coffee consumption. Visual Capitalist, an American website specializing in data and statistics, emphasizes the importance of developing newer hybrid coffee bean blends. Coffee holds the position of the third most consumed beverage globally, following water and tea.
The demand for coffee beans continues to surge globally, as per various global reports. The Visual Capitalist report highlights that the 10 largest coffee-producing countries accounted for 87 percent of market share in 2020. More than 70 countries worldwide engage in coffee production.


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dna- Again in recent weeks, NFT And the metaverse ink has flowed… cinema, sports, music, art and even politics… no sector is immune. By extension, the blockchain gaming sector Play to earn (Play to Win) is also of interest. Some are of course still skeptical, but others are passionately embarking on the so-called web3.
So it is clear that NFTs are slowly becoming a new way of entertaining us. From this new way of viewing entertainment follows the increasingly important involvement of Web 2’s giants for the metaverse. However, let us not forget the sources of all these technological innovations in this race. Let’s not lose sight of the essential point that attracts all these large companies: decentralization, i.e. the absence of an intermediary.
NFTs and the Metaverse: France’s star of the moment…
Evidence of this is the multiplicity of Middle East news in the past two weeksentertainment And the great entertainment industry.
In France, first, the municipality of Cannes made a declaration Metaverse for its festival Accompanied by NFT of city monuments and sites. Still in baguette land, during NFT Day 2022 in Paris, Patrick Pertouche, President of Pertouche Casinos, The declaration is open to the metaverse. In fact, 39 institutions in the group will now accept cryptocurrency. The gaming company is going a step further, releasing a collection of NFTs called Joker Club.
“This project is the first of a long series of new initiatives to follow to sustainably support the ecosystem and create the entertainment of tomorrow. »
…red carpet stars in the United States
On the other side of the Atlantic, NFTs and Metaverse have become staples of show business. comeStars of the night at the Grammy AwardsThey even go so far as to make their own movies!
In fact, Coinbase plans to list after 50 new cryptocurrencies in return, Announced and started working in cinema The Disney Trilogy ; A trilogy with Bored Ape Yacht NFT.
“Something is definitely brewing. We are creating a three-part interactive movie featuring BAYC and their ApeCoin. Come build it with us! »
NFT’s Crazy Video Games
The entertainment industry is not the only one behind NFTs. SEGA this week Confirmed to enter the race with a new web3 project: great game. In this project it will be a question of developing a metaverse and NFT for the famous blue hedgehog Sonic. The franchise aims to connect multiple games to each other. The Metaverse then became a logical evolution for SEGA. The Super Game initiative is expected to be launched within the next five years. By doing so, SEGA foresees the development of a new line of cross-platform games.
“This is a natural extension to the future of gaming that will expand to include new areas such as cloud gaming and NFT. We also develop super games where different games can be connected to each other. »
Masayoshi Kikuchi, Sega producer
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So what is the need for NFTs and the Metaverse, a kind of new product that the Web 2 giants can no longer ignore? Warner Media’s outgoing CEO, Jason Keeler, agreed. According to him, Hollywood will Blockchain star of the future. Web3 technology will then be the way to transform the entertainment industry which may stutter a bit.
NFTs and metaverses will then offer new forms of revenue, financing and investment. Also like the rise of the DVD and all the technologies that accompany it, we can imagine that blockchain technology will be accompanied by new innovations and therefore new investments.
“ I think it will be a potential wave that will come to Hollywood, the same way the DVD wave came to Hollywood in the ’90s.”
Jason Keeler, outgoing CEO of WarnerMedia
MasterCard also confirms this trend, an obvious metaverse that. Then the company left its mark on the metaverse. To this end, the payment card company has filed 15 trademark applications for use in Metaverse. Target? Dominate transaction processing within Web3. A new playground for payment giants, the metaverse continues to attract relentless attention, as do NFTs.
From now on it will need to be calculated with the metaverse
It needs to be reinvented, reckoned with NFTs and Metaverse Sony and Lego understand this well. They decide to give the injection $2 billion in Epic Games Development studio and distributor of video games. In this round, Sony and Kirkbi (the company behind Lego) are investing $1 billion each. They also announced in a press release that this investment is critical to their footing in the metaverse, developing:
“As the Metaverse evolves, it is reshaping the way people meet, play, work, learn and interact in virtual 3D worlds. The LEGO Group and Epic Games will combine their vast experience to ensure that this next iteration of the Internet is with children’s well-being in mind. has been created.”
The Metaverse will then be a space intended to teach children their rights, protect their privacy and control their digital experiences.
“We’re Announcing $2 Billion in Funding with Sony and KIRKBI to Build the Future of Digital Entertainment”
Tweet from Epic Games
Some have already confirmed and won by NFT
However, some fail Web 3 on their first try. This is the case with Adidas, which has been cracking down on NFT since 2021. Bored Ape Yacht ClubSports brand in recent days Invent and announce more Ready Player Me aims to create a multi-chain avatar in partnership with the company.
These are avatars that you can use from one blockchain to another. The seemingly simple news implies that it will be possible to use it A single identity Digital For multiple channels. Avatar creation will then be based on the user’s personality. Generated by artificial intelligence, these avatars must wear three-stripe sneakers.
“This is the first brand partnership that pushes the boundaries of the platform – providing generative avatar interoperability with over 1,500 different Metaverse apps and games.”
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This collaboration thus confirms that beyond the fashion effect, the interest of adidas is the interoperability of the chains that allow a vertical freedom in the metaverse, thus not forgetting, which forms the nervous system of any blockchain approach: Decentralization.
NFT and Gaming: Blockchain, Playground Excellence
By decentralization we mean the concept of decentralized finance. More broadly, a decentralized communication and exchange system. It therefore implies the absence of intermediaries and the establishment of a peer-to-peer system (peer 2 peer), symbolizing a direct trading system.
This blockchain-specific decentralization is what convinced Ubisoft to invest in the Web3 sector in 2019. In fact, after releasing its Raving Rabbids in the metaverse of The Sandbox, the video game giant is creating a New seed round for blockchain games 60 million dollars to strengthen its weight in the ecosystem. He became the lead investor in White Star’s new digital assets fund.
Video games, blockchain and decentralization seem like a guaranteed super combo then The Animoka brand that weaves its web and acquires the Eden GamesVideo game developers to whom we owe games such as: Need for Speed: Porsche Unleashed, F1 Mobile Racing, Mobile Racing, Gear.Club and Test Drive.
Decentralization allows another communication, another link with the user who interacts directly with the game. Use of NFTs in games, in the gameAnd of course another system that convinces video games to go to the other end of the web.
Decentralization, the DNA of Blockchain
So decentralization is the nervous system of NFTs. It allows direct communication and exchange. Also, NFT, Metaverse and Decentralized Money offer us all the possibilities to exchange or donate in NFT or even cryptocurrencies without intermediaries.
For example, the crypto community has shown great support for the Ukrainian people. Prayer 4 Ukraine Digital artists have come together again this week to raise funds in support of the Ukrainian military and civilians. 10,000 NFT was donated to help the people of Ukraine. In fact, their donation Solidarity NFT Donations will be made to the Humane Society come back alive. An alternative approach that makes it possible for grants to be as efficient as government, decentralization makes work possible.
“Pray4Ukraine’s mission is to show that everyone can help end this war and save countless lives in Ukraine. Digital art and NFTs offer the crypto community an alternative method to join a powerful global solidarity movement. »
Pay4Ukraine team statement
So this week the trend is confirmed, and a phenomenon that is becoming popular, despite being monopolized by the entertainment and pop corn industry, some do not forget the NFT’s DNA and metaverse, an expression symbol that is freed at the same time. Absence of censorship and exchange from point A to point A Without intermediaries for decentralization. It remains to be seen how the entertainment industry will use this valuable innovation.
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