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NEW YORK and DES MOINES, JUNE 25, 2014 – Hearst Magazines has promoted Debra Janssen to president and CEO of CDS Global, a leading provider of end-to-end business process outsourcing, with Malcolm Netburn continuing in his role as chairman. The announcement was made by David Carey, president of Hearst Magazines, and John Loughlin, executive vice president and general manager of Hearst Magazines, to whom CDS Global reports. Janssen’s new role is effective immediately.
Janssen has more than 25 years of experience working with customer data, security and high-volume transaction processing. She was named chief operating officer of CDS Global in 2012, responsible for information technology, product management and operations as well as client-facing functions. CDS Global manages 159 million consumers on behalf of its clients, handling 700 million consumer marketing touch points, 66 million consumer calls and emails and $7 billion of consumer payments annually.
“Debra and Malcolm are a formidable and successful team,” Carey said. “Under their leadership, CDS Global has taken a great leap forward. Debra has a deep understanding of data, years of complex payment processing experience and an eye towards innovation, all key drivers of our growth strategy. In Malcolm’s ongoing role as chairman, he’ll interface with clients and ensure continuity of the best practices that have established CDS as the industry leader.”
“Malcolm and Debra have expanded CDS’ capabilities, introducing a database solution that delivers actionable analytics for clients, as well as a sophisticated digital subscription and payment platform for consumers,” Loughlin said. “They’ve also ramped up our core business, adding marquee publishing clients like Bonnier and Intermedia Outdoors, as well as nonprofits like the American Red Cross, American Heart Association and Salvation Army. They’ve established CDS as a first-mover in so many areas, and Debra will build on that solid foundation.”
“The use of data and technology continue to gain velocity in just about every business, from publishing to nonprofit to healthcare and beyond, and delivering intuitive systems and superior service to our corporate clients and consumers alike is what has set us apart from the competition,” Janssen said. “We have a skilled, achievement-oriented team at CDS, and I’m excited to continue on our path of growth and innovation.”
Netburn will continue as chairman of CDS Global, developing top-line strategies and representing the company to new and existing customers. Netburn, who joined CDS Global in 2007, has more than 25 years of experience with magazine, newspaper, book and media companies. Before joining CDS Global, he was a founding partner of Netburn McGill, a New York-based consulting firm that he helped establish in 1986. In 2013, he was inducted into the Fulfillment Management Association Hall of Fame.
“Debra is talented and dedicated, with an intuitive understanding of both the technological and human sides of our business,” Netburn said. “She leads by example, always challenging herself and her team to develop creative ideas that push the business forward, and I am pleased to continue our highly effective partnership.”
Janssen joined CDS Global from MasterCard Worldwide, where she was group executive of integrated processing solutions and managing director of Access Prepaid from 2009 to 2012. In this role, she oversaw the company’s global debit and prepaid processing platform in 25 countries.
Prior to that, Janssen was president of Debit Services Group and the STAR Network at First Data Corporation, where she oversaw the debit and ATM processing business for more than 6,000 financial institutions. She previously served as executive vice president of EFT Processing Services for Fidelity Information Services, a global payments processor.
Earlier in her career, Janssen was president and CEO of Deluxe Electronic Payment Systems, where she guided the company to financial growth and increased customer satisfaction. She was promoted to chief executive officer of eFunds Corporation and led a new startup inside the parent company of Deluxe Corporation. At Metavante Corporation, an outsourcing provider for the financial services industry, Janssen held a variety of leadership roles from 1984 to 1998, including senior vice president and chief information officer. In 2013, Iowa Governor Terry Branstad appointed Janssen to the board of the Iowa Partnership on Economic Progress, a bipartisan advisory council focused on creating jobs, increasing family incomes and enlarging the state’s gross product.
About CDS Global
With more than 40 years of expertise, CDS Global is the leading provider of end-to-end business process outsourcing for more than 1,100 marquee brands across industries, including media, nonprofits, utilities and consumer products. The company helps organizations connect with 159 million customers, subscribers and donors worldwide. From order management and payment processing to customer service and business intelligence, CDS Global creates meaningful and seamless consumer interactions using data-driven solutions. These solutions help make businesses more efficient and cost-effective while driving consumer engagement and satisfaction.
About Hearst Magazines
Hearst Magazines is a unit of Hearst Corporation (www.hearst.com), one of the nation's largest diversified media and information companies. With 21 titles in the U.S., Hearst is the leading publisher of monthly magazines in terms of total paid circulation (AAM 2H 2013) and reaches 84 million adults (Fall 2013 MRI gfk). In addition, the company publishes nearly 300 editions around the world. Hearst Magazines Digital Media manages 18 websites for brands such as Cosmopolitan, Popular Mechanics, ELLE, ELLE DECOR, Esquire, Good Housekeeping, Marie Claire and Seventeen, as well as digital-only sites such as Delish.com. Hearst Magazines has published more than 150 apps and digital editions for the iOS and Android platforms. The company also includes iCrossing, a global digital marketing agency.


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A team at the Medical College of Georgia’s department of Oral Biology studied the effects of the most abundant green tea polyphenol, EGCG, on human skin cells and found that EGCG reactivated dying skin cells.
“Cells that migrate toward the surface of the skin normally live about 28 days, and by day 20 they basically sit on the upper layer of the skin getting ready to die. But EGCG reactivates them. I was so surprised,” said Dr Stephen Hsu, study leader.
Dr Hsu was previously involved in work that found green tea polyphenols can help eliminate free radicals, which can cause cancer by altering DNA. He also found that polyphenols safeguard healthy cells while prompting cancer cells to die.
The researcher reports that green tea polyphenols are not absorbed beyond the epidermis (the outer layer), so any benefits are limited to that outer layer of skin. This is important because skin cells are in a constant state of renewal, rapidly dividing until they reach the epidermis, where they begin differentiating. But once they reach the surface of the skin, their metabolic activity slows dramatically and they prepare to die. EGCG seems to rejuvenate these skin cells however.
“When exposed to EGCG, the old cells found in the upper layers of the epidermis appear to start dividing again,” Dr Hsu said. “They make DNA and produce more energy. They are reactivated.” To read the full report go to Green Tea Prevents Skin Cancers.
Earlier, in 2001, The American Cancer Society, reported that green tea may prevent skin cancers. To read this report go to American Cancer Society Suggests Green Tea May Prevent Skin and Other Cancers.

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Burnout Coming Soon for PSP?
How these drivers got their license, I'll never know.
In the new, June 2005 issue of Official PlayStation Magazine, Criterion Software is reportedly ready to have a Burnout title in the work's for Sony's PSP. Entitled Burnout Legends, the game will incorporate several tracks from previous Burnout games. Additionally, the game will feature several new modes of play.
The Burnout series is highly regarded for its blazing speed and realistic crash physics. Burnout Legends is scheduled to release some time during the fall and include wireless multiplayer (though the developer did not comment on the possibility of taking the title online).
Modojo will have more on Burnout Legends as details are revealed.


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Tesla’s solar roof is gradually rolling out to more homes. A new set of photos shared this week shows a new installation at twilight, complete with cutouts for chimneys and other features. The design looks impressive, and it’s one of the few sightings seen on social media since the first installations appeared early last year. If you’re considering a new Roof Installation, be sure to get a reliable contractor to ensure the job is watertight and secure. There’s nothing worse than a leaky roof!
The roof was shared by a now-deleted Twitter account, which was subsequently posted to Reddit by a user called “Potatochak,” where it received over 3,000 upvotes on the Tesla subreddit. The depicted tiles appear to be the textured variety, but the company also offers a smooth style depending on cosmetic appearance. Tesla recommends a normal house uses a mix of 35 percent solar tiles at $42 per square foot to 65 percent “dummy” tiles at $11 per square foot, resulting in an average price of $21.85 per square foot, but it’s unclear how many times are operational in these images.


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After selling more than 2 million vehicles worldwide for the first time ever in 2014, BMW Group announced today it will launch 15 new models and model revisions in 2015.
“Once again, we’re aiming for further growth and a new all-time high in global sales,” says Ian Robertson, member of BMW AG’s board of management. “And we will aim for a balanced distribution of sales between Europe, Asia, and the Americas.”
Among the releases this year will be the BMW X5 xDrive 40e, which “shows the capabilities of plug-in hybrid electric vehicle technology,” Robertson says. “It will add a new chapter to the very successful BMW X family, which now comprises close to 30 percent of global BMW sales.”
Robertson notes that the automaker will expand production in Spartanburg to 450,000 vehicles by 2016, making the plant the largest within the BMW Group’s global production network.
According to Robertson, the U.S. is the company’s largest market for the BMW i3 and i8 electric vehicles. Globally, the company sold nearly 18,000 i models in 2014.
In total, the company delivered more than 2.1 million BMW, MINI, and Rolls-Royce vehicles in 2014. Of those, about 16 percent were sold in the United States.
In contrast, when BMW of North America was founded in 1975, the company offered only four models and sold about 19,000 cars, says Ludwig Willisch, chairman of the board of management.


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Kurly, Coupang join competition in online beauty market
Kurly Corp. and Coupang have entered South Korea’s online beauty market, intensifying the existing fierce competition.
Kurly, the operator behind the e-grocery platform Market Kurly, introduced an exclusive beauty platform named Beauty Kurly in November of the previous year.
Since then, it has been expanding its market share through a strategy focused on premium offerings.
Beauty Kurly currently hosts an array of high-end cosmetics brands such as La Mer, Sisley, Whoo, Kiehl’s and others that are exclusively available at department stores.
Market Kurly’s primary customers, those in their 30s and 40s, constitute an overwhelming majority of 70 per cent of Beauty Kurly’s customer base.
Kurly reports that sales of high-end beauty products in the first half of this year were six times higher than those of the previous year.
Meanwhile, just last month, Coupang launched Rocket Luxury, a dedicated platform for high-end beauty brands, showcasing its determination to establish a presence in the beauty market.
Rocket Luxury showcases 16 high-end cosmetics brands, including Estée Lauder, MAC and Bobbi Brown. All products have been directly procured by Coupang.
Moreover, South Korea’s leading e-commerce retailer provides a quality packaging service. For subscribers of the Wow Membership program, delivery and return services are offered at no additional cost.
E-commerce companies are captivated by the potential for substantial growth within the online beauty market.
In 2021, the global online beauty market (50.4 per cent) outpaced its offline counterpart (49.3 per cent) in terms of retail sales, according to data compiled by Euromonitor International.
Given the high unit prices and margins, capturing a certain percentage of the market is sufficient to significantly enhance sales performance, which is an appealing prospect for businesses.
This story was originally published by Ashley Song, via Korea Bizwire.


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Morrisons back on the upswing!
The company reported a pre-tax profit of £217m for the year to 31st January, which will have been helped by the closing of supermarkets that weren't performing very well. There was also the selling off of their convenience store operation too.
Even so, Morrisons have said that there's been more people through their doors, reporting an improvement in same-store sales. In the final quarter, the supermarket saw sales grow, and did particularly well over the Christmas period.
New chief executive David Potts, said: "By improving the shopping trip for customers, we have started the journey to turnaround the business and make our supermarkets strong. Our listening programme is informing and shaping the six priorities that are now driving the improvements that customers are noticing."
"Our strong balance sheet and cash flow provide the platform for turnaround and growth, but what makes us truly unique as food maker and shopkeeper is the personality and dedication of our thousands of colleagues. I am confident these strengths will help us fix, rebuild and grow Morrisons."
Potts is right that there's still work to be done at Morrisons, but this is very encouraging for a business that looked all but dead in the water not too long ago.
Last month, Morrisons confirmed that they'd done a deal with Amazon, to supply them with groceries, as well as expanding their partnership with Ocado with their online delivery service.


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Nikola Motor Co, which makes hydrogen-powered semi trucks, filed a lawsuit on Tuesday against electric automaker Tesla alleging design patent infringements.
Tesla's Semi, its first electric heavy-duty truck, is "substantially" similar to Nikola's design, Nikola Motor said in a court filing.
Salt Lake City, Utah-based Nikola contends it was issued six design patents by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office between February and April 2018 for its wrap windshield, mid-entry door, fuselage, fender, side cladding and the overall design of the Nikola One.
- Nikola One Electric Semi Truck
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"Nikola estimates its harm from Tesla's infringement to be in excess of $2 billion," it said in the filing.
A Tesla spokesman rejected the claims.
"It's patently obvious there is no merit to this lawsuit," a Tesla spokesman told Reuters in an email.
Tesla Chief Executive Elon Musk unveiled the Tesla Semi, its electric heavy duty truck, in November. The company has not given much details of the Semi, but has said that the truck would begin production in 2019.
Reporting by Philip George
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The SEA Change Pitch Event will go virtual in 2021, with seven social enterprises pitching for over $100,000 in funding and in-kind services.
The event will stream on Facebook Live and YouTube from 12 – 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, September 15. Streaming is free, but views are encouraged to make a donation that will support the program and pitching social enterprises.
The annual SEA Change Signature Cohort takes social enterprises through four months of intense business building with professional guidance and coaching from expert mentors on how best to proceed with their operations. Also virtual in its programming, the accelerator worked with social enterprises across the country for its 2021 cohort.
From 14 social impact businesses in the cohort, seven were selected to pitch including:
- Better Future Families (Washington, D.C)
- Bust A Move (Cleveland, OH)
- CITA Social Enterprises, LLC (Columbus, OH)
- Green Scope Consulting (Columbus, OH)
- Tiny Tunemakers (Columbus, OH)
- Together We Compost (Columbus, OH)
- Virtual Village Learning Center (Baltimore, MD)
Learn more about the social enterprises here.
In addition to making a donation, guests can put their dollars towards their crowd favorite. At $5 a vote, the crowd favorite winner will receive all proceeds from the sale of the crowd favorite tickets. Voting closes the morning of the event.
For more information and to register for the SEA Change Pitch event, visit seachng.org.


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The logistics services market in Vietnam is on a growth trajectory owing to rapid globalization and the approval for 100% owned foreign companies to enter the market, say experts.
On May 18, at seminar in Ho Chi Minh City, experts said logistics services are broadly comprised of courier services (such as FedEx, EMS International and DSL), freight forwarding, third party logistics (3PL) and reverse logistics.
Growing business of all types and industries are the key drivers of the market, they said.
“Poor infrastructure is the major challenge faced by the courier industry,” said Bui Quoc Nghia, director of the Vietnam Institute of Logistics, at the seminar. “One of the major critical challenges faced by companies today is of insufficient integration of transport networks, information technology, warehousing and distribution facilities.”
Particular focus needs to be given on building world-class road networks, integrated rail corridors, modern cargo facilities at airports and creation of logistics parks that need to be given a status equivalent to that special economic zones.
The importance of good storage and warehousing facilities can’t be underestimated and are critically essential to the growth of the logistics industry.
With the increase in the transportation of perishable products over recent years brought about by integration, agencies associated with logistics will have to give a lot more importance to enhancing warehousing facilities, he underscored.
Warehousing will also need to go to the next level taking into account the changing dynamics of manufacturing in industries across the board, global procurement and new models of sales and distribution.
Mr Nestor Scherbey, senior advisor of the Vietnam Trade Facilitation Alliance (VTFA), in turn said complex trade regulations are another major obstacle hindering the development of the logistics industry.
Regulations exist at a number of different tiers, said Mr Scherbey, as imposed by national, regional and local authorities. These regulations often differ from region to region, hindering the creation of national networks.
He also talked about the importance and synergy of logistics development and its correlation to improvements in the supply chain, noting much more research needs to be done in this area.
It is important to prioritize research and development so that any weaknesses in the logistics industry can be identified and resolved, thereby facilitating further improvements across the supply chain of the economy./.


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Almaty presented at London’s largest tourism exhibition
LONDON. KAZINFORM Almaty city presented its stand at the World Travel Market London 2019 (WTM London 2019) annual international tourism exhibition at ExCel London, one of the British capital’s largest modern exhibition centres.
World Travel Market is a three-day event, which since 1980 has been considered one of the largest events in the tourism world and is intended exclusively for tourism professionals, the press service of the Kazakh Embassy in London informs.
The exhibition traditionally gathered tourism industry representatives from around the world. This large-scale event is annually attended by around 50,000 travel industry professionals, government officials, international media, London’s residents and guests.
Representatives of Kazakhstan’s tourism industry arrived in the UK with a genuine programme organised by the Almaty Tourism Board with the support of the Embassy of Kazakhstan in the UK. The Ambassador of Kazakhstan to the UK Erlan Idrissov attended the opening ceremony of the Kazakhstan stand. He wished the participants fruitful work at the exhibition and emphasised the importance of untapping Kazakhstan’s tremendous tourism potential.
The visitors of the Kazakhstan stand had a unique opportunity to get acquainted with Kazakhstan’s culture, take a 3D tour of Almaty and the Almaty Region, taste Kazakh traditional food and familiarise with advertising and information materials about Almaty.
WTM London 2019 hosted such major Kazakh tourist companies and organisations as Visit Almaty, SkyWay LTD, Turan Asia, Global Air American Express, Tumar Trans, the Kazzhol Almaty Hotel and Air Astana national airline.


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Social networking startup Ripl raises $4.25 million
Seattle social networking startup Ripl has raised $4.25 million from angel investors.
Messing said the money -- contributed by angel investors from the California entertainment industry -- will be used for the distribution of digital media.
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"We seem to have struck a chord by demonstrating how the system can be used as a kind of 'amplifier' in the promotion and distribution of all kinds of recorded media," Messing said.
Alltel shareholders OK $24.7 billion buyout
NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -- Alltel Corp. shareholders overwhelmingly approved a $24.7 billion buyout Wednesday that put the wireless company in the hands of two private investor groups.
Chief Executive Scott Ford presided over the two-minute meeting, which he described as "our final shareholders meeting."
A tally counted 97.1 percent of the shares in favor of the takeover, Ford said.
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Analyzing the politics of the antitrust hearing featuring the CEOs of Apple, Amazon, Google, and Facebook.
There are four Internets: China versus the U.S., and the E.U. and India. India’s potential new model rests on Jio.
How TikTok exposed Facebook’s blindspot, thanks to its Chinese roots, and why those Chinese roots make TikTok a genuine concern.
Slack lost to Microsoft head-to-head, but has smartly shifted to a horizontal strategy that the vertically-oriented Microsoft can’t match.
Apple and Facebook seem like they are in conflict, but have often been each other’s best partners.
OS X is retired, but fortunately, its legacy appears to live on in macOS 11.0.
ARM Macs are imminent; why they make sense, and why the implications could be far-reaching, for not just Apple but also Intel.
The Internet changed how media competes to focus and quality, but quality is defined by your niche.
The Internet ends gatekeepers and increases transparency, which has world-altering effects — both good and bad.
Facebook Shops are good for Shopify merchants, but bad for Shopify; the answer is to push more into the real world.


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Foxconn Technology Group, the contract maker of Apple Inc. iPhones and Hewlett-Packard Co. computers, plans to establish a factory with 300,000 workers in central China’s Henan province, the local government said.
The company is looking to hire 100,000 workers in the near- term from Henan province that will be sent for training at Foxconn’s facilities in the southern Chinese city of Shenzhen, the government of the city of Hebi, in Henan, said in a statement on its website. After completing training, the workers will have the option of returning to work in Henan, according to the June 25 statement.
Of the 800,000 workers Foxconn has in China, 157,000 of them are from Henan, the Henan Daily, based in the province, reported June 24, citing an unidentified provincial government official. Henan, China’s largest province by population, is home to almost 100 million people.
Individuals hired by Foxconn will work eight hours a day, five days a week, according to the statement on the Hebi government’s website. Workers may work a maximum of three hours overtime each day and must have at least one day per week off, according to the statement.
The minimum basic salary for new workers will be 1,200 yuan ($177) a month, which will increase to 2,000 yuan after three months if individuals pass an examination, the statement said.
The statement on the Hebi government’s website didn’t say where the Foxconn factory would be located, when it may begin operations or any other details about the plans. Calls to Foxconn spokesman Edmund Ding seeking comment today weren’t immediately answered.


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The total number of Android apps crossed 2.1 billion before the end of Q3 of 2018. This humongous figure reflects massive user-base and interest in Android development. This is why the developers keep on exploring Android development trends. Many innovations are stirring up a change in developers’ approach and enhancing app’s performance. Some of them are causing revolutionary changes.
Analysts at Mob Inspire compiled a selection of trends shared below which are worthy enough to cause a remarkable evolution before 2020 ends.
Go Apps with Android 10
Android phones offer a range of pre-installed apps besides billions of apps available on Play Store. The requirements of storage and processor vary depending on the complexity of the app. However, very few smartphones are capable of running each app smoothly. Even some fundamental apps including Google Mail and Maps take unpleasantly longer on devices with single processor and lower RAM.
Ideally, both of these apps should not take longer than 2 seconds to load. Users feel annoyed when an app takes more than 5 seconds. However, running one of these apps on the phone with 512MB RAM is likely to consume more than 10 seconds.
Android released Go Apps development kit with Android 8 Oreo. These apps allow building lightweight applications which consume far lesser space and run with significantly better speed. The kit finds further improvements with Android 9 Pie. With the latest update, developers build Go apps with remarkably better connectivity, compatibility, battery consumption, and interfaces.
Pew Research Center reported in 2017 that over 64% of Americans with under $30,000 income owned a smartphone. Moreover, low-income households tend to purchase a relatively less-costly smartphone. This number is even higher in developing countries. However, lower cost is a trade-off with speed and storage capacity. Thus, the trend of Go Apps will continue to grow in 2020 and beyond.
Kotlin 1.4 – More Power to Developers
The adoption of a new development language is a conundrum that developers face at times. Github reported that the number of Kotlin contributors was growing 2.6 times faster in 2018 than previous year. This rate is greater by some distance than any other computing language. Moreover, this growth rate is expected to increase in 2020 too making it one of the Android app development trends. There are undeniable reasons for Kotlin 1.3 to become an Android developer’s primary choice.
- The language is flexible enough to allow development with functional as well as object-oriented approach.
- Java developers can effortlessly adopt Kotlin. They can refactor, auto-complete, navigate and search the code as in Java. Developers can comfortably ensure interoperability of IntelliJ IDEA while using Kotlin.
- Kotlin developers can use Java libraries without adding wrappers or adapter.
- This statically typed language provides the ability to declare JavaBeans in single line. The codes of Java and Kotlin can coexist in same modules.
The only apparent downside for Kotlin developers is the smaller community as compared to Java. Nevertheless, the remarkable community growth rate enables analysts to believe that Kotlin Android development community size will surpass Java soon.
Rewarded Products – More Money to App Owners
App owners often complain about lower earnings due to lack of subscriptions. Google recently announced a way that would allow owners to earn without having to make users subscribe or upgrade. Users may watch a small video while using app instead of subscribing for more features. In return, owners earn a part of video advertisement labeled as “Rewarded Products.”
Although developers are already using advertisements as a way of earning, yet Google makes it official with this announcement. Rewarded Products is one of the Android development latest trends because almost every developer will use this facility. Now, Google facilitates developers by providing the ability to integrate Rewarded Products with Billing Library in every app. This integration does not require additional SDK.
Consequently, tech experts forecast that Android app development will see a significant attraction. This prediction follows from the fact that app will ensure base earning with Rewarded Products.
Android Jetpack Continues among Latest Trends in Android Development
The introduction of Android JetPack in the mid of 2018 is all set to yield impressive outcomes. Despite the fact that it is optional, JetPack received an overwhelming response from development community. This combination of existing components and support libraries triggers significant improvement in architecture, UI, and behavior of applications.
Slice is a feature of JetPack which reorganizes search result to prioritize installed apps. WorkManager is a flexible task scheduler for deferrable background tasks. Apart from app performance, JetPack also enables the developers to minimize the repetition of code. It also ensures backward compatibility and empowers Kotlin developers with a corresponding design.
The number of apps using JetPack is relatively far lower than for those built with traditional architecture since JetPack release is still a recent event. However, most developers in 2020 and ahead will switch to JetPack.
Progressive Web Apps
If you are a developer, PWA may not be one of the latest trends in android application development. However, most users are unaware of this term because PWAs have not spread swiftly enough until the end of 2018. The introduction of these apps by many major companies encouraged developers to invest time in it. Consequently, experts predict that 2020 will witness the most revolutionary adoption of PWA approach. The developers at Mob Inspire are developing PWAs for businesses for more than two years now.
These are web applications providing user experience of native apps. The apps run in a remote setting while remaining on the user’s home screen. Thus, PWAs integrate the best features of native apps and web applications. Forbes, Twitter, and Alibaba are among some of the companies which have already introduced PWAs.
Why Should You Care?
As a company owner or an independent Android developer, knowledge, and implementation of innovations stand your business needle out in the haystack of companies. By utilizing one of these innovations, you can create one in billions of apps that makes an incredible impact.
The drawback of skill deficit for Android development should not stop you in achieving your goals. contact us today to have us develop the mobile app that enables you to stand out of the crowd.


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Pop icon Lady Gaga performed her seventh and last show on Monday, April 7th at the Roseland Ballroom, one of New York City’s historic musical landmarks, which was set to close its doors after her performance.
To mark the special occasion, the concert was streamed live online through a website called GetMoreGaga.com, thanks to Verizon Wireless. The event promoted the company’s 4G LTE network, allowing fans to watch the sold-out show from the comfort of their own home.
As many people probably don’t know, this experience was made possible using Ustream’s live video technology.
Ustream’s Live Playlists feature was launched last Spring by our Broadcaster Experience team, so that broadcasters could reuse previously recorded videos and schedule them to run as “live” content at specific times, or as continuous loops. The innovative feature is available in all Pro Broadcasting packages and allows you to provide instant content all the time, by filling you channel with linear programming. Reach audiences around the clock long after their transmission has ended!
Live video technology is quickly becoming an innovative solution for friends and family to stay connected when it matters most. From lavish holiday feasts to New Years celebrations, Ustream allows anyone, anywhere to share the ultimate gift with their loved ones: their presence.
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ISRAEL21c launches its first ever radio show on internet radio TLV1 with a look at how Israeli entrepreneurs won’t take no for an answer.
Arab entrepreneurs in East Jerusalem will soon have access to their own startup hub-accelerator-incubator as the city’s startup ecosystem widens.
In the Israeli startup ring, it all begins with the pitch night. Looking to give a pitch or find an investment? Read on.
Human guides are great, but these Israeli apps put a wealth of information and navigation at the fingertips of DIY tourists in Holy Land.
‘When I started to be involved in the world of digital printing, there was very little public information on how to make the inks, so I had to learn from scratch.’
Israel-based Freightos seeks to update and streamline the world’s $4 trillion dollar freight industry over land, rail, air and water.
Tel Aviv’s 3D Factory sets a global trend with a do-it-yourself ‘experience store’ where anyone can print an actual object from a computer design.
Israeli startups get nurtured and mentored in UpWest Labs, a Silicon Valley high-tech accelerator founded just for them.
At Campus TLV for Moms, enterprising young mothers learn business tips from the pros while nursing, burping and changing their babies.
TestFairy helps app developers assess how their product performs on thousands of different types of Android mobile devices.


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Following the successful media launch of the 2012 Suzuki GSX-R1000 at Homestead Raceway in Miami last month and the bikes subsequent arrival in UK dealers just a few days later, Suzuki GB has today announced a new ‘Sports Pack’ for the flagship superbike, offering customers a pack of carefully selected components to enhance the new GSX-R’s already great specification.
Boasting key additional components that are often added to a bike by many customers after purchase, Suzuki has chosen the included items carefully, offering new owners a subsidised price for the pack over the individual parts prices.
Retailing for £199.99 including fitment and offering a saving of nearly £80 over the individual parts prices, the GSX-R1000 Sports Pack includes; a double-bubble smoked GSX-R branded screen, single seat cover, fuel tank protector, top yoke protector and fuel cap trim.
Available from all authorised Suzuki dealers now, the kit can also be viewed online at www.suzuki-gb.co.uk
For further press information please contact the Suzuki GB Press Office (Motorcycles), Tel: 01525 270600. Follow us on twitter: @suzukibikesuk
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The UK Gambling Commission has announced a ban on gambling businesses allowing customers in the UK to use credit cards on gambling activities – these includes playing slots at online casinos.
The UKGC has today announced that credit cards will not be allowed to gamble from the 14th of April 2020. With research undertaken by the Commission, 800,000 consumers use credit cards to gamble – 22% of online gamblers using credit cards have been classed a problem gamblers.
Problem gambling exists but using credit cards can entail these consumers going into debt – if they use their debit card for example, they can only gamble with what they have in their bank account. Speaking of the announced, the Gambling Commission’s chief executive (Neil McArthur) commented:
“Credit card gambling can lead to significant financial harm. The ban that we have announced today should minimise the risks of harm to consumers from gambling with money they do not have.
“Research shows that 22% of online gamblers using credit cards are problem gamblers, with even more suffering some form of gambling harm.
‘“We also know that there are examples of consumers who have accumulated tens of thousands of pounds of debt through gambling because of credit card availability. There is also evidence that the fees charged by credit cards can exacerbate the situation because the consumer can try to chase losses to a greater extent.”
Many consumers use credit cards responsibly so they will need to use a differing banking option to play their favourite casino or slot games online for example (i.e. debit cards, PayPal etc). For more information, visit the UKGC’s statement where you can see their findings in full.


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About 110,000 fans are expected to fill Beaver Stadium on Saturday for Penn State’s annual White Out, but the university is urging fans to be cautious of counterfeit tickets.
Penn State officials notified law enforcement about counterfeit tickets in the marketplace, and are urging fans to only buy tickets through the university’s athletic ticket office or Ticketmaster.
Those who purchase tickets from unauthorized sources, like StubHub, Vivid Seats, Craigslist or eBay, risk buying tickets that are counterfeit or invalid.
“Obviously, we’re excited to be back in Beaver Stadium. Going on the road and winning is tough. Last week we had to deal with it and hopefully we can create an environment here that’s the toughest environment in all of college football,” coach James Franklin said Tuesday during his weekly press conference. “I think we’re part of that argument, I don’t think there’s any doubt about it. I think Saturday is a great opportunity for us to prove it and show the world.”
The cheapest ticket available through Ticketmaster on Friday afternoon was $178, while a lower level seat costs $695. Tickets purchased through Penn State are the most expensive tickets in Beaver Stadium history.
The university has had issues with counterfeit tickets in the past. More than 300 tickets were confiscated before last season’s Ohio State game, and each of those fans were turned away at the stadium.
Penn State in August announced it would no longer accept PDF printed tickets at football, wrestling and basketball games in an effort to reduce fraud.
Season ticket holders and those who purchase paper tickets from the ticket office did not see a change. Students, however, no longer receive paper tickets.
They were transitioned to a digital platform, where each ticket is tied to the student’s ID. People with those tickets are required to bring the tickets up on their smartphone, either via the Ticketmaster app or by downloading them to a mobile wallet.
Penn State was the first college to require all-digital ticketing for students.
Game day parking
Advance parking for No. 7 Penn State’s game against No. 16 Michigan was sold out by Wednesday.
Cash parking is only available at lot Red A at West Campus for $15 and at East Deck, Eisenhower Deck and Nittany Deck for $25. Each of those areas are scheduled to open 8 a.m. Saturday on a first-come, first-serve basis.
The university expects East Deck to reach capacity early Saturday, so fans without a valid permit are encouraged to travel to Eisenhower, Nittany or Red A.


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FLORENCE, SC (WMBF) - If you are a small business owner, there could be a change coming to the way you run your business.
The bill would specifically impact those who have a handful of businesses spread throughout various South Carolina towns and cities.
"If you have a business that covers multiple cities or municipalities you have to execute different dates and licenses. This bill attempts to simplify it. You'll deal with one place, the South Carolina Secretary of State," said District 63 Representative Jay Jordan.
Jordan said he became aware of how time-consuming, confusing and frustrating the process of getting multiple business licenses can be for small business owners.
"I started hearing issues over the summer when I was appointed to a tax committee by the speaker of the house. We dealt with various issues like property taxes and income taxes, but this is a specific issue we dealt with and heard from many business owners across the state who would like some uniformity across the state so that they can better plan and better conduct their businesses," Jordan said.
Jordan said that he is currently working with cities around the state to make the bill beneficial for cities and business owners.
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Derbyshire card and gifting company receives nationwide boost
A Derbyshire couple who set up a jewellery gift box business when the coronavirus pandemic was at its peak have said it’s a “dream come true” after learning that nationwide gifting company Cardzone would begin stocking their products.
Liam and Kerry Bilson quit their jobs as a construction project manager and recruitment consultant just 12 months ago to concentrate on their fledgling jewellery business, Letterbox Love.
They have become one of the biggest sellers on gift website Etsy and although they were “over the moon” when Bennett’s – the UK’s oldest department store – began selling their gift sets, being snapped up by Cardzone, is another milestone in the short history of Letterbox Love.
“Cardzone are one of the most respected card and gifting companies in the world and Liam and I are thrilled that their stores will now be stocking products from Letterbox Love,” said Kerry.
“Our products will be stocked in 60 of their stores across the UK, including their Paper Kisses and Hallmark stores. It means that we will be super-busy – but that’s how we like it.
“The last two years have been an incredible journey for us; our products are also in 80 independent stores in the US but to have the opportunity to work with Cardzone, who are a brilliant British brand, means the world to us.”
Kim Baker, product and merchandising manager of Cardzone, said that she was bowled over by the enthusiasm of Kerry and Liam of Letterbox Love.
“It is a privilege to support such an exciting business who are clearly going places,” she said, “their Mother’s Day gifts were extremely popular in our stores, who all have their own individual style, and I’m excited to see how their new range of products will be received.
“Their products are affordable, good quality and we like to encourage local businesses. Liam and Kerry have a great story and the sentiment behind Letterbox Love is touching.”
Letterbox Love recently launched charity bracelets in support of Ukraine – which will be sold exclusively in branches of Cardzone and Paper Kisses – a Magic Worry Angel Letter – a poem written by Kerry aimed at keeping the worries of little ones at bay – and interest for their bridal gift box collection is keeping them on their toes.
“Mother’s Day and Christmas were our busiest periods last year,” said Liam, “but with no restrictions now on weddings, we’re expecting our bridal collection – which includes a bridesmaid proposal box and bracelet just for the Mother of the Groom – to sell quickly.
“We are also bringing out new ranges later this year with 15 new products this month alone, whilst our affordable ‘Pick Me Up’ gift box collection continues to be among our best-sellers.”


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Canaries in the Kitchen: The government fails to study Teflon's safety
The government has never rigorously studied the safety of Teflon pans. The Food and Drug Administration approved Teflon as a Food Contact Substance in 1960 after reviewing a hamburger frying study in which elevated levels of fluorinated compounds were found in the hamburger fried on Teflon. FDA judged these levels to be of little health significance. After a prominent Midwestern paper reported on cases of bird deaths and human polymer fume fever, the Consumer Product Safety Commission stated that the Commission would investigate only upon receiving a formal complaint with underlying data. CPSC failed to ban Teflon-coated drip pans, which can reach 1000°F, even after well-publicized poisoning incidences.
 Blumenthal, Dale. 1990. "Is that newfangled cookware safe?" FDA Consumer. October 1990.


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The CDC developed a new technique to measure marijuanaâ€™s active compounds in milk.
A new technique is 100 times better at detecting the active compounds in marijuana—–such as tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabinol––in breast milk than other current approaches, according to a study published ACS Omega.
As states continue to legalize medicinal and recreational marijuana in the United States, concerns have increased regarding the drug’s use among pregnant women. Furthermore, many of these women may continue to use marijuana after they give birth.
Cannabinoids are chemicals secreted from cannabis that have a tendency to stick to fat, which is largely found in breast milk. Because of this factor, concerns persist over the potential effect on nursing babies.
Unfortunately, the health risks to these infants has remained largely unknown. Partly due to the limited ability of scientists to precisely measure marijuana’s active compounds in milk, according to the study.
Although there are analytical methods that can detect THC at levels of 1.5 nanograms per milliliter or higher, none of these methods can measure cannabinol or cannabidiol in milk, according to the study authors.
Investigators at the CDC have developed a new approach that starts with saponification to separate cannabinoids from the fat in milk. Through this technique, they could detect trace levels of active marijuana compounds—–including cannabinol and cannabidiol––that could be present in milk from second-hand exposure.
According to the CDC, the test is 100 times better at detecting THC in breast milk compared with other techniques. Furthermore, the approach could contribute to future studies examining the potential health risks of marijuana exposure in mothers to the infant being breastfeed.


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Men wearing face masks walk past a Gap store at a shopping area, as the country is hit by an outbreak of the new coronavirus, in Beijing, China February 7, 2020.
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BEIJING — China’s capital city will hand out about $1.5 million in a limited trial of the central bank’s digital currency, the municipal government announced over the weekend.
In this trial, Beijing said it will select 50,000 from a pool of applicants to receive 200 yuan, or about $30 each, in the digital currency. Recipients…


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LG Uplus will collaborate with Google Cloud in 5G mobile edge computing (MEC) to find new global business opportunities, the company CEO has said.
CEO Ha Hyun-hwoi the partnership will secure the best MEC technologies and use it to find new 5G services for both the consumer space and the enterprise.
Google will be provide Kubernetes, artificial intelligence and machine learning solutions as well, LG Uplus said.
MEC will have small data centers that are closer to handsets for ultra-low latency. LG Uplus previously applied the technology for an autonomous vehicle test in October last year.


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In regards to my recent postings about Quixtar and Amway Operations across the globe; I felt it important to re-iterate an important announcement from Quixtar Corporation.
“Quixtar not opening in China
Correcting a false business rumor
Recently, there has been a rumor circulating that Quixtar will enter the China market in some way, shape, or form. This rumor is absolutely false.
There are no plans for Quixtar to enter China or any other market in the world. Further, neither the resale of products sold by Quixtar nor the promotion of the Quixtar business opportunity is permitted in China.
In fact, any Independent Business Owners found selling Quixtar products or promoting the Quixtar opportunity in China or anywhere else outside Quixtar’s markets will be subject to strict sanctions under Quixtar’s Zero Tolerance Policy, up to and including termination of their contract.
The Quixtar and China businesses have been successful because they meet the distinctive and differing requirements of their respective markets. We ask for continued cooperation by Independent Business Owners to maintain the separation of the two businesses,(emphasis added) which will help to sustain their viability and success in the years ahead.
If you are a Quixtar IBO, or a responsible journalist and/or internet blogger on the topic of MLM or Quixtar/Amway, please do not misrepresent the Amway business opportunity and the details of operating as a distributor affiliated with Amway in Greater China.
Here are some facts about Amway China from the official Alticor website.
Alticor’s Amway business began in the Greater China region in 1974 when it opened in Hong Kong. It now has four affiliates. Independent business owners (IBOs) operate Amway businesses in Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan. In China, sales representatives introduce products to customers and provide training and support.
Amway also owns a sophisticated production facility in Guangzhou, which has ISO 9002 accreditation – a first in the chemicals industry in China.
The Chinese Health Food Association recently listed Amway China first on its list of “Top 100 Health Food Companies.” Other awards include the Environmental Protection Model award (2001) and one of China’s 10 best employers (2001).
*Based on 2001 sales volume in China (2002).
In the coming few days, I will continue with my articles on Amway Global affiliates including the former Soviet states, Japan, and China and their respected websites.


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An anonymous reader shares a report: It comes as no surprise that the guidance computers aboard the Apollo 11 spacecraft were impossibly primitive compared to the pocket computers we all carry around 50 years later. But on his website, an Apple developer analyzed the tech specs even further and found that even something as simple as a modern USB charger is packed with more processing power. Forrest Heller, a software developer who formerly worked on Occipital’s Structure 3D scanner accessory for mobile devices, but who now works for Apple, broke down the numbers when it comes to the processing power, memory, and storage capacity of Google’s 18W Pixel charger, Huawei’s 40W SuperCharge, the Anker PowerPort Atom PD 2 charger, and the Apollo 11 guidance computer, also referred to as the AGC. It’s not easy to directly compare those modern devices with the 50-year-old AGC, which was custom developed by NASA for controlling and automating the guidance and navigation systems aboard the Apollo 11 spacecraft.
In a time when computers were the size of giant rooms, the AGC was contained in a box just a few feet in length because it was one of the first computers to be made with integrated circuits. Instead of plopping in an off the shelf processor, NASA’s engineers designed and built the AGC with somewhere around 5,600 electronic gates that were capable of performing nearly 40,000 simple mathematical calculations every second. While we measure processor speeds in gigahertz these days, the AGC chugged along at 1.024 MHz. By comparison, the Anker PowerPort Atom PD 2 USB-C charger includes a Cypress CYPD4225 processor running at 48 MHz with the twice the RAM of the AGC, and almost twice the storage space for software instructions.


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Facebook, hosted an interactive product showcase experience in Delhi on April 26 and will be hosting in Mumbai on April 28. This showcase brings to life Facebook’s mission, shared across our family of products and apps, which is to make the world more open and connected.
The event centers on three themes: Me, My Community and My World. Featured products include Facebook Live, Facebook Lite, Full Camera, 360 Photos, Groups, Events, Oculus, Instagram, WhatsApp as well as our suite of safety, and security tools including Safety Check, Community Help, Safety Center, Parents Portal, Bullying Prevention Hub and Suicide Prevention tools.
This event serves as an opportunity for our teams to listen and receive feedback from the community as we work to ensure everyone’s Facebook experiences is great, regardless of where they connect. Facebook Lite, which makes it easier for people to access Facebook on older Android devices or slower connections, counts India as one of the top countries. Facebook will soon be rolling out Reactions, an extension of the Like button on Facebook Lite. Now, FB Lite users can be enhanced through Reactions including Love, Haha, Wow, Sad and Angry. Since the global rollout of Facebook Reactions in 2016, there have been 300 billion reactions on Facebook posts. The most popular reaction is Love, making up more than half of all of the reactions.Also, facebook announced that they are rolling out local camera effects designed for India. In addition to the frames and effects that come standard in the Facebook camera, they have designed several custom effects for India so people can create and share photos and videos that showcase the expression of Namaste as well as capture geo-specific experiences in Delhi, Mumbai, Goa, and other places. There are more than 184 million monthly active people in India who use Facebook to connect with their friends and family. Mark Zuckerberg, Founder, and CEO, Facebook recently shared a letter to the community about giving people the power to build a global community. For the past decade, Facebook has focused on connecting friends and families.
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EU Okays CMA CGM’s takeover of Containerships
European Commission’s competition regulators has approved CMA CGM acquisition of Container Finance, the holding company that controls regional container operator Containerships.
CMA CGM, the world’s fourth largest carrier by capacity, agreed in June to acquire Finland-based Containerships and its logistics operations.
"A combination agreement between Container Finance Ltd Oy and CMA CGM, signed on 20th June 2018, has been accepted unconditionally by all relevant competition authorities meaning CMA CGM is free to take over short sea carrier Containerships," said a statement from Containerships.
Upon closing the agreement, Container Finance’s entire container logistics operations including Containerships plc, Multi-link Terminals Ltd and CD Holding Oy will integrate to CMA CGM’s intra-regional market offering in Europe and Mediterranean area.
CMA CGM said that the acquisition of Containerships would “strengthen even more the development strategy implemented by Rodolphe Saadé, CMA CGM Group’s Chairman and CEO, aimed at densifying the group’s regional network.”
Foundend in Finland in 1966, Containerships is an Intra-European Shortsea specialist and has a workforce of 560 people and offers its customers a wide range of services, as well as logistics solutions by ship, truck, rail and barges.
It has a strong presence in the Baltic market, Russia, Northern Europe, North Africa and Turkey, which is expected to strengthen CMA CGM’s intra-European offer, specially in North Europe and the Mediterranean.
"The combination will not affect the rights of Containerships’ bond holders. Containerships continues to develop routes and services to provide industry’s best customer experience," said the statement.
Containerships is undergoing a significant environmentally strategy, in preparation for the International Maritime Organisations’ 2020 rules on sulphur emissions.


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Microsoft is nowWindowsThe 10-era voice recorder has a new update with the new name “Voice Recorder”. The new Voice Recorder for Windows 11 includes WinUI visuals and adds new features like a new graph to better understand the frequency of recorded audio.
As you can see in the screenshots below, there’s a new option to visualize audio during recording and saving, which complements Windows 11’s new interface for recording software and also adds support for some new features.
For example, it is now possible to change the recording device, which of course only works if your device is connected to multiple audio hardware, plus the ability to change the file format within the recorder program has been added.
The updated Sound Recorder, which apparently replaces the Sound Recorder app, will be released to the public later this year.
Microsoft confirmed that it is actively seeking feedback and suggestions from the Feedback Hub. You can submit feedback for this specific app under Apps > Voice Recorder, more features and designs are coming. Microsoft notes that base apps are critical to the overall desktop experience, which is why the company has updated many of its apps to match the new look, and the company is actively monitoring feedback from testers and plans to add exciting new ones soon. new function.
For example, Microsoft recently teased an update to the Photos app for Windows 11.
Microsoft’s Photos app has followed the fluid design style that first appeared in Windows 10, and it also comes with modern “materials” like Mica. In the Photos app, however, Mica’s effect is not as noticeable when you edit images, such as cropping or changing the resolution of an image. As a result, Microsoft has redesigned some areas of Photos, for example, the Edit interface is getting a mica background for a fresher and modern look.
Microsoft also ditched the giant back button, based on feedback from testers. If you want to go back to the previous screen, you need to click the Cancel button or press the Esc key.
WinUI is constantly evolving, and we look forward to more design improvements in the coming months.


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Target was hit by an extensive theft of its customers’ credit-card and debit-card data during the busy holiday-shopping season, a brazen breach of the major retailer’s information security. The company said a data breach may have affected about 40 million credit card and debit card accounts between Nov. 27 and Dec. 15. Shares dropped 2% to $62.30 premarket.
Darden plans to separate its struggling Red Lobster business from the rest of the casual-dining company, while also saying it intends to suspend acquisitions. The company also slashed its guidance for the fiscal year and reported disappointing results for its second quarter ended Nov. 24. Shares dropped 2.7% premarket to $51.50.
IAC/InterActiveCorp. Chief Executive Greg Blatt will step down and take on the chairman role in a new unit called Match Group that will focus on expanding the company’s online-dating websites business. Shares rose 6.5% to $64 premarket.
Alimera Sciences and pSivida shares soared after Alimera disclosed they were in talks with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration over labeling of a treatment for an eye disease found in patients with diabetes. Investors sent specialty pharmaceutical firm pSivida shares up 55% to $4.59, while biopharmaceutical firm Alimera’s stock soared 73% to $4.40.
Semtech Corp. cut its expectations for the fiscal fourth quarter, as the chip manufacturer pegged the blame on delays to carrier capital spending and the ramp up of a new consumer mobile platform. Shares tumbled 18% to $23 in premarket trading.
AK Steel Holding Corp. expects to report a surprise adjusted profit in the fourth quarter, news that sent the steelmaker’s shares higher in after-hours trading. The stock rose 6.7% to $6.74 premarket.
Apogee Enterprises Inc.’s fiscal third-quarter profit rose 20% as the glass-products designer posted top-line growth driven by revenue increases in all but its biggest segment.
Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. confirmed a deal to sell its stake in a diabetes partnership with AstraZeneca PLC for up to $4.1 billion.
Herman Miller Inc. swung to a fiscal second-quarter loss due to the results of charges related to its former U.S. defined-benefit pension plans and other items, despite improved revenue. The office-furniture company also unveiled a 12% increase in its quarterly dividend.
MDU Resources Group Inc. raised its full-year adjusted profit target, as the company said favorable weather in northern states in October and November helped extend the construction season. Meanwhile, colder weather in December resulted in higher natural gas and electric sales at the company’s utility.
Oracle Corp. said its net income slid 1.1% in the fiscal second quarter as rising operating expenses outpaced revenue growth amid pressure from online competition. Results for the period exceeded Wall Street’s expectations.
Paychex Inc.’s fiscal second-quarter earnings rose 7.3% as the payroll and human resources services company reported higher revenue.
Steelcase Inc.’s fiscal third-quarter earnings edged down 2.5% as the office-furniture maker recorded a slight rise in expenses that helped mask a rise in revenue.
The U.S. Department of Energy is prepared to extend a cooperative centrifuge research program for three months beyond Jan. 15, uranium supplier USEC said. The announcement comes after USEC on Monday said that it plans to file for bankruptcy early next year as it seeks to restructure its debt.


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Josephine Skriver is ramping up her fitness regime so she's ready to rock the runway at the upcoming Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show.
The Danish model will walk the runway for the lingerie giant in Paris next month (Dec16), her fourth turn for the American brand, who she’s been working with since 2013.
For her forthcoming appearance, the newly minted Victoria’s Secret Angel will don a custom Swarovski look, which features 450,000 crystals with sleeves weighing 10 pounds each.
Accordingly, Josephine is increasing her gym sessions.
“I definitely amp up my workout (in advance of the show), but being an Angel, it’s year-round. I add on a lot of weights; I love building my shape,” she told WWD. “For me, it’s about getting strong and being able to walk out there feeling sexy.”
As an Angel, Josephine now joins the ranks of fellow models Adriana Lima, Candice Swanepoel, Alessandra Ambrosio, Sara Sampaio and Lily Aldridge.
Ed Razek, chief marketing officer at Victoria’s Secret, first told the 23-year-old that she had made the coveted status back in February (16), much to her amazement.
“I’ve worked with the company for a few years. Getting the (Angel) title was the biggest dream of my life and I’d been working my way toward it,” she said. “It was so surreal getting that phone call.”
Meanwhile Monica Mitro, the executive producer of the Victoria’s Secret show, says that preparations are well under way for the spectacle, which will be held at the city’s Grand Palais.
“The Grand Palais is an iconic, amazing building,” she said. “It’s a fashion capital, and we’ve been changing and moving, and we felt like the logical next step was Paris, the City of Light. It’s so sexy… and everyone is so excited about it.”
Monica confirmed that 52 girls will walk the show, to be broadcast on 5 December (16), with 18 new faces, including the show’s first sister act – Gigi and Bella Hadid - set to make appearances.


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According to the latest news, last Tuesday, Mark Zuckerberg, Facebook Chief Executive said that the company will build new features starting with Instagram for content creators so that they can earn money from recommending products on the app and a marketplace to help connect brands with influencers.
During a live stream video, while speaking with Adam Mosseri, the head of Facebook-owned Instagram, Zuckerberg said the social network will launch “creator shops” as part of its eCommerce push.
Note that these announcements are part of Facebook’s effort to serve the “creator economy” in which social media influencers, journalists, and others will be able to earn money directly from their fans on platforms like Clubhouse, Patreon, Substack, and YouTube. In simple words, according to Zuckerberg, Facebook will build an affiliate program that will let content creators earn a commission percentage from every successful sale of products they recommend.
A Facebook spokeswoman was contacted regarding how much creators will earn and the timeline of these features but she declined to make a comment.
According to Mosseri, the new marketplace to connect creators with brands will help more users with mid-sized followings to earn money from the platform. Income disparity is a growing concern in the creator economy where top social media personalities often garner outsized earnings, but smaller creators struggle to make a living.
Mosseri also added, “If we can help with matchmaking, we can help drive more dollars to the smaller creators who can do amazing work for brands.”
Analysts believe these announcements are also part of Facebook’s efforts to catch up with the popular short-form video app TikTok. Note that TikTok has already tested eCommerce features like live streamed shopping. Last year, with its Reels feature, Instagram started directly competing with TikTok.
Last month, Facebook said it would let creators earn ad revenue from videos as short as one minute. The company also announced it will expand its existing ‘Stars’ virtual currency which is a form of tipping to favorite content creators.


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Imperial County is officially on Stage 2 which means some businesses can open. There is still a long way to go in a full reopening of the economy which will depend on how many people get infected with COVID-19 and access to the testing site. Right now, bookstores, jewelry stores, toy stores, clothing stores, shoe stores, home and furnishing stores, sporting goods stores, antique stores, and music stores can open.
The metrics to open more sectors of the economy that are considered high risk will be based on having no more than one COVID-19 case per 10,000 in the past 14 days prior to the attestation submission date. No COVID-19 deaths in the past 14 days prior to attestation submission date guidance for employers and essential critical infrastructure workplaces on how to structure the physical environment to protect essential workers.
In regards to testing, there should be a minimum testing capacity of 1.5 tests per 1,000 residents. There should be testing available for at least 75 percent of residents, as measured by a specimen collection site within 60 minutes driving in rural areas.
Hospital capacity to accommodate a minimum surge of 35 percent due to COVID-19 cases in addition to providing usual care for non-COVID19 patients. Hospital facilities should also have a robust plan to protect the hospital workforce, both clinical and nonclinical, with personal protective equipment.
There should also be the availability of temporary housing units of 15% of county residents experiencing homelessness and COVID-19 positive.
Since May 2nd, there has been a place for residents to get their testing for COVID-19 at the Imperial Valley Fairgrounds.
The testing site is located at the Plaza Building in the Imperial Valley Expo in Imperial. Hours are Monday through Friday from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm. Testing will be available by appointment only and be scheduled online or by phone. The testing will be available for three priority areas with the plan to include additional groups in phases. OptumServe will bill the patient’s medical insurance for the test. Uninsured individuals may use the testing site and the cost will be covered by the state.
OptumServe has extensive expertise in rapidly deploying and setting up health care services and has worked closely with the military under the leadership of former Army Surgeon General and retired Lieutenant General Patty Horocho, RN.


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Husker research shows palm oil production can grow while protecting ecosystems
Palm oil, the most important source of vegetable oil in the world, is derived from the fruit of perennial palm trees, which are farmed year-round in mostly tropical areas. The palm fruit is harvested manually every 10 days to two weeks, then transported to a mill for processing, and ultimately exported and made into a dizzying array of products from food to toiletries to biodiesel.
“You probably ate palm oil for breakfast,” said Patricio Grassini, associate professor of agronomy at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. “There is probably palm oil in your shampoo and for sure palm oil in your makeup.”
Dozens of countries produce palm oil, but Indonesia produces approximately two-thirds of the world’s supply, and demand for the product is ever-growing.
This is a double-edged sword for Indonesia and other palm-oil producing countries, Grassini said. Palm oil is a major export and contributes to the economic stability of countries that are major producers, as well as to the individual farmers who produce it. But to keep up with demand, rainforests and peatlands — valuable ecosystems that contribute greatly to biodiversity — are often converted to palm production.
A four-year research project led by Grassini and supported by a $4 million grant from the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs suggests that keeping up with demand may not necessarily mean converting more valuable, fragile ecosystems into agricultural land.
According to research published March 25 in Nature Sustainability, palm oil yields on existing farms and plantations could be greatly increased with improved management practices. Researchers from the Indonesian Oil Palm Research Institute, the Indonesian Agency for Agriculture Research and Development, and Wageningen University in the Netherlands were also part of the project.
In Indonesia, about 42% of land used for palm oil production is owned by smallholder farmers, with the rest managed by large plantations, said Juan Pablo Monzon, research assistant professor of agronomy and horticulture at Nebraska and first author of the published paper. “There is great potential to increase productivity of current plantations, especially in the case of smallholders’ farms, where current yield is only half of what is attainable.”
The research shows that palm farmers have significant opportunity to increase their production, said Grassini, one of the developers of the Global Yield Gap Atlas, a collaboration between the University of Nebraska–Lincoln and Wageningen University designed to estimate the difference between actual and potential yields for major food crops worldwide including palm oil.
“The potential impact is huge, and if we are able to realize some of that potential, that means a lot in terms of reconciling economic and environmental goals,” Grassini said. “If we can produce more, we don’t need to expand into new areas. But this would require the effective implementation of current Indonesia government policy and assuring that regulations are enforced so that intensification and productivity gains translate into sparing critical natural ecosystems.”
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Woodinville Wine Country adds Reserve event for high-scoring wines, small lots
More than 40 wineries plan to participate in Woodinville RESERVE, which will feature wines having received 90-point ratings and small-lot productions that have not been sent for review.
Tickets also on sale for the 11th annual Passport to Woodinville, which will feature more than 35 wineries. Ticket holders will receive a glass and passport allowing one-time entry to participating wineries pouring new releases and other select wines. Price is $65 for a two-day pass; $55 Sunday-only pass. Prices go up after March 18 to $75 two-day pass; $65 Sunday-only pass.
Tickets are available for both the traditional Passport to Woodinville open house weekend and the Woodinville RESERVE package at woodinvillewinecountry.com.
Woodinville is 30 miles northeast of downtown Seattle and features 98 Washington wineries and tasting rooms. For more information, visit woodinvillewinecountry.com,facebook.com/


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Since 1946, and for three generations, Hamilton’s IGA has been serving Ponoka residents and that hard work earned the store a Canadian Independent Grocer award.
Owner Jim Hamilton and his mother Peggy travelled to Toronto, Ont. for the Canadian Federation of Independent Grocers awards ceremony to receive the Arnold Rands Heritage Award, which grants special acknowledgement to independent grocers that have been in operation for at least 35 years. Hamilton said only grocers with at least two generations of family ownership are eligible. He added that it was an honour to receive the award but he could not help but think about his son Tom, who passed away recently.
“It was bittersweet because I’m the third generation,” explained Hamilton.
Tom was slated to eventually take over the store and he would have been a fourth generation owner. Hamilton added the store is well known in the community and he was proud to receive the award, which celebrates continuity and longevity.
“It is a very prestigious award because you’re put in with some very elite people,” said Hamilton.
Each year the federation recognizes strong innovations from its membership that enhance how retailers operate.
Jimmy Hamilton, Hamilton’s grandfather, opened Cash Foods in Ponoka in 1946, and 12 years later it became the first IGA in Alberta.
Not long after, Hamilton’s IGA moved to a larger location in 1960. Its location eventually moved to a larger space under the guidance of Peggy and her husband Allen in 1986. Later, a major renovation in 1995 was undertaken with Hamilton becoming the co-owner.
A Halloween prank that got out of hand burned the store down in 1999. A ground-breaking ceremony was held in May 2000 where the store currently sits.


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Hyundai-Kia Hybrid Cars To Get Solar Roof Charging In 2019
The South Korean carmakers are developing solar roof charging systems for internal combustion, hybrid and electric vehicles
If you are one of those sceptics that believe electric cars might leave you stranded in the middle of nowhere, the South Korean group of Hyundai and Kia has something brewing that could potentially alter your belief. The carmakers are jointly working on a ‘solar roof’ charging technology which will be capable of providing electrical power, increasing fuel efficiency and furthering travel range. This technology will make its way to their production hybrid models as soon as 2019.
Hyundai says it’s working on three types of solar roof charging systems. The first will be applied to hybrid vehicles and is made up of a structure of silicon solar panels which will be integrated in the car’s roof. On an average day, this system will be able to juice up 30 to 60 per cent of the battery depending on weather and other environmental factors, claims Hyundai Motor Group.
Without providing any timeline of its implementation, the companies state that the second generation of the ‘solar roof’ will be fitted onto their internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles. The catch here is that it will be a semi-transparent unit integrated with the panoramic sunroof. The company says this will help charge the vehicle’s battery while letting light in through the cabin. Hyundai-Kia says this will help reduce CO2 emissions as well.
The third and final generation of the ‘solar roof’ is under testing and is designed to be fitted to the roof and hood of battery-operated electric vehicles. In such vehicles, solar power will be harnessed to increase range. This might turn out to be one of the most important breakthroughs in eco-friendly mobility once optimized properly for mass use.
We do not expect this technology to come to India anytime soon since the carmakers have no plans to introduce hybrid vehicles in India, and solar roof charging for electric vehicles is still a novel concept even overseas. As far as offering electric vehicles in India is concerned, Hyundai has announced that it will bring the Kona EV to India with an expected price tag of Rs 25 lakh (ex-showroom).
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When your vehicle is involved in a recall, you are generally told via a letter in the mail or more likely an email where you will be asked to bring your car in to your nearest dealership to rectify the issue. Well we all know the Bugatti Chiron is not a normal vehicle so the recent recall will not even require the owner getting in to the car.
The owner gets a house call from a so-called ‘Flying Doctor’ who will, in this case, inspect all 47 Chiron’s sold worldwide for what could be improperly welded seat brackets. If necessary, the the car will be loaded onto a truck and transported to the nearest Bugatti service center where the entire seat assembly will be replaced free of charge.
To be honest this is the kind of service you should expect when paying $3 million for a car and they are being extremely thorough regarding this recall too. Bugatti estimates only one percent of all Chiron models will need to be fixed. If you do the math, one percent of 47 total vehicles means less than half of one car is expected to be improperly welded.


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LOS ANGELES, July 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- AdQuick.com, the top out-of-home (OOH) advertising marketplace in the world, today announced noteworthy mid-year milestones as the company continues to transform the OOH sector. AdQuick is making waves with its historic growth numbers, strategic partnerships and recent accolades for its products, campaigns and company culture. AdQuick has been dedicated to helping its partners and clients stay connected with consumers through outdoor media during the past year, prioritizing human-to-human connection above all else during this trying time. The company's efforts have paid off, in terms of client success, company growth and more.
"We kicked off 2020 with ambitious goals and, while COVID-19 had other plans, the AdQuick team was able to stay the course, helping those we serve navigate a tumultuous year," said Matt O'Connor, CEO of AdQuick. "Today, there's no question OOH has come roaring back and is more relevant than ever before. I'm proud of our team every day and of our recent successes which underscores our leadership and opportunities in the advertising space."
AdQuick's momentum has been particularly notable through its revenue growth, increase in valued partnerships and myriad of awards. Here are some of the key ways the company has achieved this progress and fueled its mission.
In the first half of 2021, AdQuick experienced tremendous growth across a number of KPIs (key performance indicators). Bookings during the first half of 2021 increased by over 396% compared to the same period in 2020, and the company saw more bookings in Q2 than in the previous six quarters combined. This is especially significant given that advertising is cyclical, and H1s generally see the lowest spending. AdQuicks Programmatic DSP - which was launched in late 2020 - saw exponential growth the first two quarters of the year. Bookings have seen a 1720% increase compared to the bookings of November and December 2020.
AdQuick also helped its customers from small businesses to the Fortune 500 understand the importance of expanding beyond the top three markets to optimize their ad spend in smarter ways. To that end, out of 210 designated market areas (DMAs) in the U.S., AdQuick placed outdoor media in 136. AdQuick has continued to gain business from numerous companies in the Fortune 500 thanks to its measurement and attribution capabilities, which allow organizations to measure OOH on par with digital media.
AdQuick has added 222 new media partners this year spanning a diverse selection of out-of-home ad formats. New partnerships include GSTV –– the national gas station video network that reaches one in three American adults monthly, experiential marketing specialists Street Attack, and national aerial advertising specialists Aerial Banners Inc.
AdQuick now partners with more than 1,100 media owners –– giving AdQuick's growing customer base access to more than 98% of all available OOH inventory in the United States. This breadth of access enables mass reach, granular targeting, creative freedom, and increased efficiency–– all from the convenience of one platform, with the actionable, real-time reporting and measurement that businesses need.
AdQuick's OOH buying platform is used by some of the savviest advertisers and agencies in the world. That's why AdQuick is continually innovating and enhancing the platform to improve efficiency and performance. Recently, AdQuick rolled out multiple enhancements to the agency workflow in AdQuick Pro, enabling a new level of customization for their many agency customers. Updates include: enhanced user, RFP and campaigns action management, team management features, bulk campaign creation and editing, branding and whitelabeling, and contracting and billing features.
AdQuick DSP also saw updates with new spend control features to enable real-time campaign optimization. Advertisers already had the ability to view conversion metrics by geography, publisher, and venue type within AdQuick DSP. And now advertisers can adjust investment levels across these same parameters at any point throughout their campaigns. Finally, AdQuick's causal lift analysis offers advertisers a flexible approach to calculate and understand the true ROI of their OOH campaigns with minimal preparation and high accuracy.
AdQuick earned a spot as the 74th fastest growing company in the annual Inc. 5000 Regionals: California list, the most prestigious ranking of the fastest-growing California-based private companies. AdQuick also earned a silver medal in The Muse Creative Awards' OOH category for its design work for the Justice for Breonna Taylor Act campaign, which stemmed from a crowdfunding campaign that went viral. Additionally, AdQuick has been named a finalist in the Chief Marketer Pro Awards, the world's largest and most elite program recognizing excellence in promotional marketing, for the Justice for Breonna Taylor Act campaign.
"It's always an honor to receive industry recognition for our efforts, but it's all the more powerful when our most meaningful work is recognized," said O'Connor. "Our company was proud to be a part of the Justice for Breonna Taylor Act campaign, and very grateful to get it the attention it deserves. We're looking forward to continuing to serve our clients with excellence in the second half of the year, and to contributing our talents and resources to purposeful work."
For more information on unleashing the power of OOH advertising, or to schedule a demo, visit www.adquick.com.
About AdQuick, Inc.
AdQuick.com is the easiest way to purchase and measure outdoor advertising and is building the operating system to bring the OOH industry online. It is the first company to allow anyone to complete the full cycle of booking outdoor ads online, and connects advertisers and agencies to OOH media owners anywhere in the world.
Founded in Los Angeles in 2016 by former Instacart executives, AdQuick's mission is to empower everyone to put their message into the world. We do that by removing all barriers to out-of-home (OOH) ad buying, with a powerful platform that's a delight to use. AdQuick was named in the top ten Best Places to Work in 2020 by Los Angeles Business Journal and is currently available in the US, Canada, UK, Germany, Australia and 12 other countries.


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Platinum Games has announced that its Xbox One exclusive, Scalebound, has been delayed into 2017.
On a post via the games website, the developer said that development on the game is going well and it's really happy with how it’s coming together, however since Scalebound is "one of the biggest games PlatinumGames has ever created" it will now be launching the game in 2017.
"This will give us the time needed to bring to life all the innovative features and thrilling gameplay experiences that we have planned," says the developer.
"We know you’re excited to see more and thank you for your patience. Scalebound is a truly special project that’s been several years in the making, and we are very proud and inspired by all the work our team has done so far.
"We will be sharing more about our vision for Scalebound later this year and can’t wait to give you a closer look at the world of Draconis and the incredible creatures and experiences we’re building."
Are you excited for Scalebound?


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Samsung earlier this week launched the Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro TWS earbuds at its Galaxy Unpacked 2022 event. Now, just days later, the company has revealed the pricing for its Galaxy Buds2 Pro that comes with several new features such as 24bit hi-fi sound quality, 360 immersive audio and intelligent Audio Noise Cancellation (ANC) functionality among others. Also Read - Flipkart Big Billion Days sale: Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 available for under Rs 10,000
Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro India price and offers
The newly launched Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro TWS earbuds cost Rs 17,999 in India and they will be available in Graphite, White and Bora Purple colour variants. Interested buyers can pre-book Galaxy Buds2 Pro on Samsung.com and across leading online and offline retail stores starting August 16, 2022. Also Read - Best deals on smartphones for under Rs 30,000: OnePlus 10T, iQOO Z6 Pro and more
In addition to revealing the price, the company revealed the launch offers for the Galaxy Buds2 Pro. Samsung said interested buyers will get a cashback of Rs 3,000 from all leading banks bringing the effective price to Rs 14,999. Apart from this, interested buyers who on pre-book the Galaxy Buds2 Pro TWS earbuds will be eligible to purchase the Samsung Wireless Charger Pad at a discounted price of Rs 499. Sans the offer, the Samsung Wireless Charger Pad costs Rs 2,999. Also, the company said that customers will also be eligible to get up to Rs 3,000 off on exchanging their old devices. Also Read - Amazon Great Indian Festival sale deals revealed: Best offers on OnePlus, Samsung, iPhone 12, Realme
Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro specifications and features
As far as the features are concerned, the newly launched Galaxy Buds2 Pro feature a light weight and ergonomic design that is 15 percent smaller than the Galaxy Buds Pro. They weigh just 5.5 grams and they come with IPX7 dust and water resistant coating. Samsung said that Buds2 Pro features 24-bit Hi-Fi sound along with 360-audio and they have custom co-axial two-way tweeters and woofers. It also features active-noise cancellation (ANC) functionality, which the company says is 40 percent better than the one available in the Galax Buds Pro. It also comes with Voice Detect and Ambient Sound functionalities.
Coming to the battery, Samsung says each earbud has 61mAh battery while the case has a 515mAh battery that is capable of providing a talk time of up to 14 hours with ANC on and up to 15 hours with ANC off. Similarly, they are capable of providing a play time of up to 18 hours with ANC on and up to 29 hours with ANC off. For connectivity they have Bluetooth 5.3 and Auto Switch.


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A running theme of the last several years in the art market has been to emphasize the number of new buyers who are not collectors but speculative flippers. The first big story was an excellent piece by Katya Kazakina in Bloomberg revealing the tendency. The New York Times followed later with a detailed analysis that showed the increase in art flipping is no greater than the overall increase in art that is sold. In other words, the same proportion of art is being flipped, there’s just a lot more art being sold.
Keep that in mind when you read today’s Bloomberg story stirring the pot about art flipping. Pay particular attention to the numbers in this paragraph:
Among the higher-priced works — those fetching $1.5 million or more — 13 had changed hands at least once before in the previous three years, according to New York-based Skate’s Art Market Research. That’s an increase of 54 percent from a year ago. In the two weeks of May auctions, 221 works overall sold for more than $1.5 million, Skate’s said. In May 2007, the previous art market peak, only four such trades took place, according to Skate’s
The paragraph isn’t entirely clear. Bloomberg seems to be saying that in 2007 there were only 4 repeat sales in the $1.5m and above range. Last month, there were 13 such sales. That’s triple the number of repeat sales but still only a handful of works, less than 6%. Given the overall rise in the market and substantial increase in the number of works valued above $1.5m, this hardly seems like cause for alarm.
Given the very small sample size (13 works) and the amped up use of guarantees this auction cycle, one has to ask how many of the handful of works that showed the increase in flipping were brought to market by the auction house specialists, not the collectors themselves?
Art Flippers Target Masterpieces as French Painting Gains 220% (Bloomberg Business)


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For many years, it has been quite common for desktops and laptops to feature Intel chips. Less well-known is that the company is also busy creating a place for itself in the AI processor chips market.
Yesterday, Intel announced that it sold $1bn of AI processor chips last year. This is the first time the second-biggest chip manufacturer on earth revealed revenue from a computing division that has driven sales growth at competitors, such as Nvidia Corp.
With PC sales stagnating, Intel is increasingly relying on purchases by data centres that deliver the largely-unseen computing power for web-based and mobile applications. They often depend on AI for features such as speech and image recognition. Many researchers, though, are convinced that Nvidia’s ‘graphical processors’ are better for training AI computer models than the CPU units that Intel has produced for many years.
Intel data centre chief, Navin Shenoy, however, recently announced that over the last couple of years the firm was able to adapt its CPUs to make them over two hundred times better at AI training. The end result was $1bn in Xeon processor sales and total revenue of $62.8bn last year.
According to the man in charge of Intel’s AI product group, Naveen Rao, the $1bn figure was ‘probably a lot higher’. This is important information, particularly since Intel’s share price dropped last month after earnings for its data centre business failed to meet analysts’ expectations and the announcement that Intel’s latest generation chips would not be ready before 2020.
Ex-chip executive turned analyst, Patrick Moorhead agreed that the $1bn figure is conservative. Intel’s share price subsequently increased by 22c to $49.92.


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Microsoft has today announced a plethora of new updates coming soon to Microsoft 365 customers that involve helping organizations do more with useful new features and capabilities. Microsoft announced the following new features coming to Microsoft 365:
- A modern desktop.
- Solutions for Firstline Workers.
- Streamlined device management with lower costs.
- Integrated administration experience.
- Built-in compliance.
Here's a quick rundown of each. A modern desktop is powered by Windows 10 and Office 365 ProPlus and remains up to date with insights and security powered by the cloud. Microsoft says this is the most productive and secure computing experience for businesses and helps IT better manage devices and data, for less.
With the April 2018 Update, Microsoft says there are new delivery optimization changes coming that will make deploying new versions of Windows 10 quicker and easier. This reduces bandwidth and also reduces the amount of time a PC will take to restart and apply a new feature update when ready, meaning users can get back to their PCs faster.
In regards to Firstline Workers, Microsoft has announced that it is extending the assigned access capabilities on Windows 10 so customers can easily deploy and manage kiosk devices with Microsoft Intune for single or multiple app scenarios.
Microsoft also announced new features that help streamline device management at lower costs, with features like Windows AutoPilot, which makes setting up new Windows 10 devices with apps and settings as simple as logging in with an account. Windows AutoPilot now also includes an enrollment status page, which enables you to ensure policies, settings, and apps can be provisioned on the device during the out of box experience before the user even gets to the desktop.
Make sure you check out Microsoft's blog for a more in-depth look at all the new features announced for Microsoft 365.
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Everything we know about Resident Evil Village (so far)
Capcom's next survival-horror title may be Resident Evil 8. Related rumors indicate a first-person setting, some returning characters and more.
Office.com is getting a pretty snazzy new look
Microsoft has started rolling out a new look for its Office web portal for commercial customers. Presumably, the new look will head out to regular Microsoft 365 subscribers at some point, but Microsoft hasn't formally announced the redesign yet.
Microsoft is reportedly considering buying the WB Games division
Microsoft is reportedly considering a bid on Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment. Previously, Take-Two Interactive, Electronic Arts and Activision were all reportedly interested as well.
Best Samsung Galaxy Book S Accessories in 2020
The Samsung Galaxy Book S is an incredible little ARM-powered machine, but what are some accessories that will make your experience with it even better? Here's a list of our favorites.


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After working with Vans since 2012 on collaborative Odd Future shoes, Tyler, the Creator switched things up late last year when he announced he was creating his own show company called 'Golf le Fleur.'
While it's unclear what the status of that company currently is, Tyler unveiled and released a new Converse 'One Star' collab shoe just last month.
With fans still scrambling to find those shoes for re-sale on Grailed, Tyler just announced yet another new collab with Converse. This time around his Golf le Fleur brand is at the helm, with red, purple, blue and yellow colorways that feature Golf branding and stitching.
The shoes will be released on August 3.


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Employment Rose by 311,000 in February, Unemployment Up to 3.6%
Washington, DC, March 10, 2023-Total nonfarm payroll employment rose by 311,000 in February, and the unemployment rate edged up to 3.6%, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.
Notable job gains occurred in leisure and hospitality, retail trade, government, and healthcare.
Employment declined in information and in transportation and warehousing.
According to the Wall Street Journal, “Last month’s job growth, reported by the Labor Department on Friday, aligned with other evidence of resilient economic growth in the face of high inflation and rising interest rates. Payrolls advanced last month on a seasonally adjusted basis at a slightly cooler pace than in January, when employers added a robust 504,000 jobs.
“Employers in leisure and hospitality, retail and health care snapped up workers last month, the Labor Department said. Transportation and warehousing, finance and manufacturing companies cut employees, while the tech-heavy information sector also shed jobs again, it said.
“Average hourly earnings grew 4.6% in February from a year earlier, a slowdown from last year but still above the prepandemic pace, the department added.
“Economists surveyed by the Wall Street Journal had estimated that employers added 225,000 jobs in February and that the unemployment rate remained at 3.4%.
“Other recent figures have pointed to a buoyant economy. Consumer spending jumped in January and inflation firmed. Business activity picked up in February. The Federal Reserve is closely monitoring February jobs and inflation figures as it decides how much to raise interest rates this month.
“A hot job market has emerged as one of the biggest economic surprises among many twists since the Covid-19 pandemic hit three years ago. With the Federal Reserve aggressively raising interest rates to tame inflation, many economists had expected job gains would cool sharply or even turn into losses by now.”