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It once launched warships during both World Wars, a gritty manufacturing hub that could have served as the backdrop for Rosie the Riveter. But the array of colorful cubicles, reserved black paint, and 3D printing machines now inside the this waterfront site suggest at least this portion of the Brooklyn Navy Yard has been renovated for the high-tech era.
The New Lab, a new 84,000-square-foot manufacturing site, stands as both an optimistic view on the future of industry and New York City’s most recent big bet on economic development. Originally built in 1902 as a shipbuilding facility, the space, which officially opens on September 24, offers some obvious symbolism; amid a forest of curated indoor plants, a fancy cafe featuring the work of up-and-coming chefs, and multihued work stations for laptops, the rugged cranes from decades past, which used to haul ship part, hangs overhead. Whether it can live up the the hype and expectations remains to be seen.
The selling point, according to David Belt, the developer behind this massive public-private partnership, is providing the kind of connections and shared resources that make software startups successful to new, high-tech manufacturing companies. New Lab provides space to a curated list of firms working in hardware, robotics, connected devices, nanotechnology, artificial intelligence, and smart city tech (as part of the Urban Tech NYC program), offering differing degrees of membership, from access to shared workspaces to permanent offices (studio spaces range from 1,000 to 10,000 square feet).
"Hardware is difficult to do anywhere, and especially in New York," says Belt. "Something like a makerspace or a hacker space doesn’t provide enough for these companies."
Belt, who runs the Macro Sea development company, first saw the site in 2011, a massive empty shell, and thought this space could be both preserved and utilized for today’s workers. He was inspired by the multidisciplinary ideals of famous schools such as Bauhaus and Black Mountain College, seeking to create a collaborative workspace that doesn't look like a stale, Silicon Valley stereotype. Designed with Marvel Architects, New Lab makes a deliberate nod to the past with its vast chasm of open space that bisects the building; maintaining the original layout of a shipbuilding hub makes things less efficient, but also makes a better case for historic preservation tax credits.
In addition to working in a space with peers in the tech and hardware worlds, New Lab's other big advantage for companies is the expensive shared workspaces, including fully-stocked wood and metal shops, CNC machines, digital lathes, and a huge 3D printer from a German company called BigRep that can print full-size furniture. Founders and designers get a high-end shop with all the gear they need for prototyping and testing out ideas, ideally allowing for quicker ideation and innovation, according to Belt.
Many of the tenants, who moved in earlier this summer, echo that sentiment. Francis Bitonti, founder and President of Studio Bitonti, a design firm that focuses on high tech manufacturing, says he was attracted by the caliber of talent at New Lab. He had been leasing another space in New York, but after spending a few months in the new Brooklyn facility taking advantage of the millions of dollars worth of high-tech equipment for testing and prototyping, he canceled lease on the other space.
"Not every idea you have works, but at New Lab, at least I have the ability to test things out," he says. "This places gives me room to play.
Sean Patterson, the CEO/Founder of StrongArm Technologies, which develops ergonomic robotics meant to assist industrial workers—think a harness-like exoskeleton that allows workers to carry heavier devices longer—also feels New Lab can help foster growth in New York’s manufacturing economy at large. Producers such as StrongArm that make specialized, limited-run products don’t benefit as much from the economies of scale that often send business to China, and instead need quick, efficient, and local work-for-hire. His team often contracts out work to machine shops and other businesses in New York and New Jersey, and he sees other New Lab tenants doing the same thing.
The space also seems comfortable, despite the mammoth dimensions, and relatively quiet, even with the cavernous, 70-foot-tall ceilings (engineering firm Arup consulted on sound design). The main floor contains banks of colorful cubicles amid the building’s black steel frame, as well as a cafe and lounge (done up in curvy, ‘70s-era Italian furniture and a custom infinity mirror bar). The second and third floors contain additional workspace and studios, with similar splashes of color. Typing away on a cubicle on the second floor, it can feel like working inside a college football stadium during off season.
Of course, the idea of this space is to not only support existing jobs, but to create many, many more by giving new companies space to expand and survive post-startup growing pains. The city hopes New Lab can help it meet its lofty goal to create 15,000 jobs in the Navy Yards by 2020, and gave plenty to the effort/ The 10-month redesign cost roughly $30 million, $12 million of which was public support and tax credits from the city and state.
Currently, 27 firms work at New Lab. Full capacity will be between 50 and 60 firms, and Belt expects to expand into other buildings on the Navy Yard site in the near future. Belt pointed to some of the other massive structures in the Navy yards and explained that this additional empty space will hopefully be filled by companies that "graduate." New Lab helps them become growth stage companies.
"We want to be a catalyst for a whole range of industries that support the firms here, such as design and advertising," says Belt. "New York is never going to be able to compete on cheap wages, but as manufacturing becomes more locally distributed, we can absolutely compete in terms of innovation and design."


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AIRTEL Bharti, Zambia’s top mobile revenue leader, could not keep calm today, as they finally launched 4G a move that is deemed to improve service provision and data speed in this age. The upgrade was long overdue but Airtel took its time to do the roll out effectively. Its competitors – MTN, Hai Technology and Vodafone, were ahead of the curve with Zamtel trailing behind with 4.5G recently launched. Airtel took its time to invest in state of the art digital equipment to unleash this offering in Lusaka today. The launch was done at Radisson Blu hotel in Lusaka.
To wow its clientele and potential subscribers the red phone company has deeply slashed its data pricing ranging from ZM50 for 1.5GB to ZMW400 for 25GB. This pricing is roughly 50% what its competitors are charging.
Zambians are keen on seeing how 4G upgrade in systems will translate to excellent customer service which the 3 mobile service providers have been castigated for. An investigation into complaints by the public is underway and outcome to be announced by ZICTA.
Despite having a subscriber market share base of 37%, Airtel recently overtook MTN in revenue market share accounting for 46% of the telecoms industry. Its about time the market had some pricing sanity in data provision, a Lusaka resident said.
Zambia will soon see the entrance of a 4th mobile service provider following the extermination of barriers to entry in the telecoms industry after Parliament approved a converged licensing framework. The market is forecast to see even more data price cuts as competition gets ferocious. ZICTA recently opened the window for bids for a 4th service provider which it has extended to close this week.
Airtel will paint the country red today as the launch celebrations continues.
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The decision by Malaysia and Taiwan to recall Indomie’s “special chicken” flavour noodles has raised some concerns about the safety of the food globally, including in Nigeria.
The development followed the detection of ethylene oxide, a substance known to cause cancer, in the product by the health institutions in the two countries.
Nigeria has also reacted to the development as the agency in charge of standards has set in motion plans to conduct fresh independent tests on the concerned products.
The country’s National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) confirmed to PREMIUM TIMES on Sunday morning its plans to ascertain the claim by its Taiwan and Malaysian counterparts.
The health department in Taipei, Taiwan’s capital, said it detected ethylene oxide in two types of instant noodles, including the Indomie chicken flavour, following random inspections.
It said the detection of ethylene oxide in the product did not comply with standards.
“The Taipei City Health Bureau reminds food industry that our country has not approved the use of ethylene oxide as a pesticide, nor has it approved the use of ethylene oxide gas as a disinfection purpose,” the department said in a statement.
“The industry is sure to implement autonomous management and confirm that the raw materials and products should comply with food safety and health management.”
Following this development, the health ministry in Malaysia said it had examined 36 samples of instant noodles from different brands since 2022 and found that 11 samples contained ethylene oxide.
Ethylene oxide is a colourless, odourless gas that is used to sterilize medical devices and spices and has been described as a cancer-causing chemical.
The Malaysian ministry said it had taken enforcement actions and recalled the affected products.
Indofoods, an Indonesian company and maker of Indomie instant noodles, has denied the allegations noting that all its noodles are produced with standard certification. However, Taiwan and Malaysia have ordered businesses to immediately remove the products from their shelves.


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Live entertainment and radio go together like a finely chiseled hand slipping into a slinky satin glove, and advertising, of course, rules them both.
So it was a natural fit, said Clear Channel Communications' CEO, for his radio and advertising giant to go out and buy SFX Entertainment, a leader in the live entertainment industry. The deal, a stock swap, is valued at $3.3 billion.
Not only does elbowing into the live entertainment industry make sense, said Lowry Mays, Clear Channel's CEO, but "it creates an exceptional platform for [the company] to pursue initiatives relating to the Internet and music."
When the acquisition is complete, Clear Channel will own radio stations, outdoor advertising properties, and live entertainment venues in more than half of the top 50 U.S. markets.
The deal ends weeks of speculation over the future of SFX, which had been rumored as a possible takeover target by CBS Corp.
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Longer lasting: In the first part of the 20th century, ocean liners vied for the honor of holding the Blue Riband. It was an acknowledgement of speed, presented to the ship that made the fastest Atlantic crossing.
The Blue Riband is gone, as are the liners, but the quest to be top dog continues. In the airline industry, the emphasis is now on distance, and Boeing says it's poised to claim the longest-range airplane.
The Seattle aircraft maker is teaming up with General Electric to produce the 777-200, which Boeing said will have a range of 10,100 miles – roughly the distance from New York to Malaysia.
That would trump the current distance holder, the A340-500 from Europe's Airbus Industrie, which can go 9,765 miles between fuelings.
Boeing, which plans to have the new jet in production by 2003, declined to identify potential customers, saying only that they were plentiful and that "the order book is going to be heavily influenced by Asian carriers."
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Bertelsmann said it achieved the boost partly by selling off a large batch of America Online shares.
Privately-owned Bertelsmann also said that some its restructuring steps were filtering through to the bottom line, giving it another shot in the arm. The company is in the midst of consolidating its position as a bookseller while becoming a major player online.
Bertelsmann expects to have a business volume of around 2.8 billion marks this year from the Net alone. Not bad for a company that began life in the 19th century as a publisher of hymn books.
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Soaring Net profits: Southwest Airlines likes this Internet thing. In its first disclosure of online revenues, the airline said that more than 25 percent of its January 2000 passenger revenue came through its Web site.
This puts Southwest on track to exceed $1 billion in e-commerce revenue for 2000, the company said.
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Deal du jour: Amdocs Ltd., a customer services provider for the communications industry, said Tuesday that it will buy Solect Technology Group, which makes billing software, for about $1 billion in stock.
The deal is being made, Amdocs said, to expand its software offerings and market presence.
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We're just one month out from a new iPhone release, but news of next year's model can't seem to stop seeping out. According to Bloomberg, the 2017 iPhone will no longer contain the iconic home button Apple fans have grown accustomed to over the last decade. The news pairs well with other reports of next year's iPhone, which will mark the device's 10th anniversary, using OLED display technology. That would allow the entire front of the device to "appear like a single sheet of glass," according to sources cited by The Wall Street Journal in June.
That's not the only big change rumored for the 2017 iPhone. Nikkei Asian Review reported earlier this week that Apple may introduce a third, premium smartphone next year with a curved display not unlike Samsung's Galaxy S7 Edge. In fact, the report states Samsung may even be the supplier for these curved OLED displays.
For those wondering what will change with the upcoming iPhone 7, the device is said to remove the headphone jack in favor of the Lightning port, contain two rear cameras, and a memory boost to 3GB of RAM, according to separate report from Bloomberg. It will also contain a pressure-sensitive home button that relies on the same type of vibrating haptic feedback used in the Apple Watch and the trackpad of the new Apple MacBook.


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It used to be that hotel CEOs outright dismissed homesharing. But now that more hospitality companies are taking the plunge, the top brass is making the case for why the hotel giants can do it better.
Hoteliers for years watched the niche homesharing market grow from afar, observing that lodging offered to customers was predominantly illegal and offered little assurance of a quality guest experience.
But as the homesharing accommodations grow in popularity, hotel chains now think they can do it better than established players.
One reason is “we are not permitted to stand away from the business,” Marriott CEO Arne Sorenson said during a panel discussion at the 2019 NYU Hospitality Industry Investment Conference in New York — adding that homesharing companies normally outsource the quality of a stay to hosts and renters, thereby absolving them of any blame when something goes wrong.
When Marriott Homes & Villas launched in April, the hotel group cemented itself as a main competitor of Expedia-owned HomeAway and Airbnb, which recently acquired HotelTonight in its own bid to enter the traditional hotel market.
During Marriott’s pilot testing for its home rental product in London last year, the chain drove more guests for property managers on listings that were also featured on Airbnb and Booking.com thanks to its loyalty program, Sorenson said.
“The managers to us are like franchisees, and they are connecting with us,” he added . “Getting more properties depends on the business we drive to them.”
Each of Marriott’s rentals are managed by a third party, similar to U.S. hotel group Choice Hotels, which entered the homesharing space three years ago. Vacation Rentals by Choice Hotels now offers more than 30,000 properties across dozens of U.S. destinations, according to its website.
“The regulations and tax laws can differ from beach town to beach town, so it’s helpful to have that local knowledge,” said CEO Patrick Pacious, who later echoed Sorenson’s sentiments on the power loyalty programs hold with customers.
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Trade tensions between the U.S. and China may be having a damaging impact on both countries economies, but panelists seemed optimistic about growth opportunities in China long term — pointing to the development of Shanghai over the past decade as a tourist destination.
The key challenge for hoteliers is that, similar to U.S. and European markets, local Chinese groups are expected to dominate real estate in the country, said Accor CEO Sebastien Bazin. A significant amount of real estate in China today is also state owned, putting the onus on companies to find the right partners to build with.
“It’s fine to accept it and penetrate the market with them. They are too powerful for us to beat,” Bazin said.
As China shifts from solely lower midscale offerings to more luxury brands, it’s also feasible aforementioned state-owned companies will control 70 percent of the luxury market in China, he added.
On the U.S. side of the spectrum, panelists argued the political standoff has put a strain on inbound tourism. Visits from Chinese tourists to the U.S. specifically dropped 5.7 percent in 2018, according to Hyatt CEO Mark Hoplamazian. But a greater concern to inbound tourism is the strengthening U.S. dollar.
“Currency matters and the U.S. dollar continues to be very strong,” said Hoplamazian. “We have a structural barrier where we will be fighting against a strong currency for a relatively long period of time.”
Before the introduction of Brand USA in 2010, the U.S, additionally did not have an organized way to promote it as a destination, he concluded.
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ANZ confirms discussions with KKR regarding potential acquisition of MYOB
In response to market speculation, ANZ has confirmed in a statement to the ASX, that it is in discussions with Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. (KKR) about a potential acquisition of MYOB.
ANZ and KKR are yet to reach agreement in relation to the acquisition and there is no certainty it will proceed.
MYOB is one of Australia’s leading providers of business management, financial and accounting solutions for SMEs, Enterprise and Accounting Practice customers.
Should the transaction proceed it would be subject to regulatory approvals, including from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission and the New Zealand Overseas Investments Office.
ANZ has said it will make an announcement to the market if the negotiations are successfully completed and an agreement is entered into.


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PNB launches special card for Kumbh Mela
New Delhi: State-owned Punjab National Bank (PNB) has launched a special card for Kumbh Mela 2019. The bank has partnered with the Uttar Pradesh government to create a model for digitization at this edition of Kumbh Mela, PNB said in a statement issued on Sunday. It is estimated that 12 crore devotees will participate in this event which happens every 12 years.
There is an opportunity to use digitization to simplify transactions at the event, it said. For convenient and hassle-free transactions at these shops, it said, the bank has created an indigenous product, PNB Rupay card which works even in absence of internet. This special card was launched by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and PNB Managing Director & CEO Sunil Mehta. Moreover, 1000 selected shopkeepers in Kumbh will be provided with PNB E-Rupay device for 100 per cent safe and guaranteed success of transactions. Bank will also install around 20 ATMs.


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Despite alleged threats from district officials, Takeo vendors protest prohibitively high cost of stalls in newly renovated and upgraded market.
ABOUT 300 vendors from Tonloab market in Takeo's Kirivong district demonstrated in front of the market Thursday to press for the right to continue to sell their goods there, vendors told the Post on Thursday. Vendors said they planned to bring their case to Prime Minister Hun Sen despite authorities' attempts to intimidate them.
"We protested because we want to sell at our old location," said San Sokhom, 49. "The market owners broke their promise."
San Sokhom said the market's owners announced plans to modernise the market three years ago, including installing an improved drainage system and a new roof. When the market reopened a month ago, the owners were charging between US$5,000 and $12,000 for a small store, pricing the vendors out of their old locations.
Nguon Sovann, another vendor, said she and others had been relegated to peddling their wares along a nearby street since they had been "kicked out".
"They only let us sell along the road. It makes a traffic jam every day," she said.
Nguon Sovann accused the Kirivong district governor of threatening her husband at gunpoint for demonstrating.
"At about 9pm on Wednesday, the Kirivong district governor came with a gun to my house and pointed it at my husband's head. The governor said my husband was the protest leader who persuaded vendors to protest," she said.
Kirivong police chief Meas Sophoan and Kirivong district governor Teuk Songlim declined to comment. Ni Hen, an owner of Tonloab market, could not be reached.
Nguon Sovann denied rumours that the vendors planned to burn down the market, saying they would seek help from Hun Sen instead.
"We are not crazy. We will not burn down the market. If we don't have any settlement here, then we will go to Prime Minister Hun Sen's house to ask for help," she said.
Even though commune officials met with vendors after the demonstration, vendor Nhen Pros said they believed their demands were not being taken seriously by the authorities.
"They asked us to go to the commune office, but they didn't talk about our suggestions," he said. "They only talked about their plan to ask vendors selling along the road to let them continue to pave the road."
"We did not agree because they would cheat us again," he added.


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As part of the project, Gregory Batt and James Gibert, will use the technology to power sensors and monitor products in transit.
Packaging is transforming
Batt is assistant professor, food, nutrition and packaging sciences department and director, Clemson Transport Package Testing Laboratory, part of Clemson University, South Carolina, US, and Gibert, a Clemson alumnus, is assistant professor, School of Mechanical Engineering, Purdue University, Indiana, US.
“The packaging industry is transforming,” said Batt.
“The demand for and application of smart packaging devices used during the transport and storage of products continues to increase. Most of these devices require power.
“Development of an energy harvesting device that can harvest power from forces naturally occurring in the distribution environment, while possibly mitigating those forces experienced by the product, just makes sense.”
The way the smart device would work is creating smart packaging that converts the bumps and friction packages encounter during distribution into energy that can power sensors to monitor the products in transit.
The triboelectric energy harvester consists of two corrugated boards, one with a metalized film and the other with a Teflon polymer film. When in contact with each other, the boards generate a voltage difference that can be harvested.
‘Smart’ or ‘intelligent’ packaging includeS printed electronics, smart labels, time-temperature indicators and Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) tags.
“We will build on our previous work with modeling the vibration response of complex foam materials so we can determine how to create a means to reduce the vibration transmitted to products while still generating adequate power,” added Batt.
“Triboelectric devices have received little study in published research, making for an ideal opportunity for impactful work.”
Triboelectric energy harvesters convert mechanical energy to electrical energy, which is collected and used to charge rechargeable energy cells to power small electronic devices.
Gibert said the study has far-reaching implications in powering devices in the hyper-connected world known as the ‘internet of things,’ where devices communicate with each other autonomously.
The study also focuses on creating economical packaging designs that can protect instruments from potential hazards.
“Sensors and devices used in smart packaging need to be self-sustaining as it will be difficult to change the power source during transportation,” said Gibert.
“Triboelectricity offers a way to directly charge or power these devices.”
Jeffery Rhodehamel, department chair, National Science Foundation, said the grant is one of the largest ever awarded to a packaging science faculty.
“This study is indicative of the type of research that is done by the faculty in the Food, Nutrition and Packaging Sciences Department. It is a testament to Dr. Batt’s efforts, the quality of his work and his reputation in the field,” he said.


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Arnold Donald, CEO of Carnival Corp., stressed at Skift Global Forum 2019 in New York City on Wednesday that cruise lines have a minor impact on increased tourism around the world despite the strong focus on the sector’s role in particularly vulnerable port cities.
“We go to small places, like Half Moon Cay, we go to larger places like Venice,” said Donald. “If it is a smaller place where we are pretty much the economy, we are bringing 1,000 people. Our responsibility in the other places is to respect the locals… if the locals aren’t happy, the guests aren’t welcome, and the guests aren’t happy.”
Donald talked down the impact of cruise line port calls on the overtourism epidemic. There’s a reason, he suggested, that cities affected by increased cruise traffic still want cruisers to visit.
“At any point the number of cruise guests is very small compared [to domestic visitors and others],” said Donald. “For us, because we are visible, we feel we need to lead the way and connect with local communities so they feel were improving the quality of life for the locals… [for instance] the mayor of Dubrovnik will tell you he wants more cruise, but the reality is that the cruise guests do spend well, they don’t spend necessarily as much as someone staying at a week at a hotel.”
Regarding the company’s $20 million penalty with the U.S. government for excessive pollution on a variety of Princess Cruise Line voyages, Donald believed the incident was more of a mistake than an endemic element of the cruise line’s practices.
“In the end, they made a mistake,” said Donald. “How do we make certain we don’t make that mistake again — we aspire to not make mistakes. Our attitude about it is we aspire to be the best, and we take this as lessons learned and an opportunity for improvement.”
Finally, Donald agreed that travel companies should do more to provide consumers with information on their sustainability practices.
“We do have an obligation to provide information so people can make good choices, and we have an obligation not just how we manage things on the ship, but how we source things that are inherently better for the environment,” said Donald.


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8 New Social Media Features Already Released In 2017
Late last year we published an article entitled, “17 Social Media Changes You Should Know About Before 2017“. Four months into 2017, and we can already publish another article with some important social media changes marketers should know about.
Brands, influencers, and casual social media users should all be aware of the changes so that they can optimize return, and enjoyment from the networks they use.
Are there some you’ve heard about that are not listed here? Let us know in the comments below!
Location data in direct messages
Twitter just launched a new location tool for brands to use when interacting with customers. Using direct messages, businesses can now ask for or share location data. This feature will help guide customers to nearby retail stores, or hotels.
It’s currently being offered in the developer program, to partners offering customer service tools for brands, but has the potential for wider release.
Snapchat has opened up its platform with a new search page that allows its users to sort through content using keywords that unlock video stories by topics.
“We’ve built a new way to understand what’s happening in Snaps that are submitted to Our Story and then create many new Stories out of those Snaps. For example, this advanced machine learning can look at things like caption text, time and visual elements.” – Snapchat
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Facebook recently rolled out the ability to go live on Facebook via a web browser to Pages.
Previously, a broadcaster needed to be an admin of that Page to go live. The new “Live Contributor” role in Pages, allows admins to designate specific individuals to go live on behalf of a Page, without risking security and control on their Page.
Facebook updated its app to include the disappearing content feature. Facebook users can now share multiple photos, and videos above the News Feed.
Facebook launched a brand new in-app camera that’s full of filters, effects and masks.
Direct allows the user to share photos and videos with specific people for a limited period of time. It’s basically Stories but the content is not public. It can also only be viewed once.
Share Up to 10 Photos and Videos in One Post
Pinterest has developed a new experimental technology that allows its users to discover ideas without having to find the right words to describe them first. Pinterest Lens, still in beta stage, allows a person to use the camera in their Pinterest app to discover ideas inspired by objects within the content.
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ENGLAND star John Terry gets a trim from celebrity hairstylist Paul Burfoot as he prepares to go head to head with captain David Beckham in the World Cup shaving wars.
The Chelsea defender has signed a £1million deal to be the face of British grooming firm King of Shaves during the tournament.
Terry will take on Becks, who gets £33million for advertising American giant Gillette, in a major TV campaign. An insider said: "John likes the brand and he's very proud it's British and successful - just like him." Terry, 25, will front the brand in adverts titled Be which were filmed yesterday at a secret location in London.
King of Shaves founder Will King said: "This is the biggest, most exciting deal any brand could secure, particularly just before the World Cup."


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Google Pixel users no longer need a smartwatch to measure their heart rate or breathing, thanks to a new upgrade to the Google Fit app.
Google announced last month that the upgrade was coming to Pixel phones, and that it would allow users to measure their respiration and heart rate via the cameras. That feature has now rolled out to “supported Pixels” via an update to the Google Fit app.
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We already knew that this would be a timed exclusive to Pixel phones, with the feature arriving on other Android devices at an undefined later date, but the word “supported” is still interestingly ambiguous here.
Does that mean any Pixel device that can physically run the software, or any that’s officially still supported by Google? If it’s the latter, then that rules out the Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL, which reached the end of their support period last October.
The feature will give Pixel users a way to check their heart rate and respiration, without needing a wearable that constantly measures their metrics. Measuring your heart rate involves you placing a fingertip over the rear camera, which then analyzes subtle color changes in the skin to give a pulse reading. Google’s testing shows it to be accurate to 2%, though obviously it’s designed for one-off testing, rather than providing constant updates the way the best smartwatches do.
Respiration tracking, meanwhile, uses the front-facing camera. Place the phone in front of you with your head and torso in view, and after monitoring your chest movements, the app will calculate your breaths per minute. Google claims that in testing it’s proved accurate to within one breath per minute; however, the company stresses that neither it nor the heart-rate measurement is intended for medical purposes.
Despite this, Google clearly feels quite confident in the accuracy of its technology, which should give it the edge over the various apps that claim to do the same thing, without any real scrutiny.
“We developed both features — and completed initial clinical studies to validate them — so they work in a variety of real-world conditions and for as many people as possible,” Shwetak Patel, Google Health’s Director of Health Technologies wrote back in February. “For example, since our heart rate algorithm relies on approximating blood flow from color changes in someone’s fingertip, it has to account for factors such as lighting, skin tone, age and more in order to work for everyone.”
If you own a Pixel phone, you’ll be able to try it for yourself from today. Keep an eye on updates for the Google Fit app, and do let us know how it works for you.
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The products of “cruelty-free, wallet-friendly” makeup company, ColourPop, will be on the shelves of U.S. beauty chain, Ulta, as of tomorrow. ColourPop strives to create luxury beauty items that come without the luxury price tag. Vibrant eyeshadow palettes, lip gloss, and highlighters are among the line’s best-selling items.
“We’re thrilled to enter Ulta Beauty doors and bring the ColourPop experience to a new set of beauty lovers,” said Laura Nelson, the Co-Founder and President of the brand. She added, “As ColourPop continues to expand and branch out into new product categories, specifically in the complexion space, we wanted to provide an in-store experience that allows consumers to experiment and play in real life with our portfolio of cult favorite products for the first time.”
Beauty giant Ulta, are equally as pleased with the new arrangement. “We are delighted to announce the addition of ColourPop’s innovative and trendsetting products to our assortment at Ulta Beauty,” stated Monica Arnaudo, senior vice president of merchandising for Ulta Beauty. Arnaudo continued in the press statement, “ColourPop is a brand that has been consistently requested by our guests and we look forward to providing an in-store experience that offers our guests the ability to test, try and play with these products.”
Another affordable vegan beauty brand, The Lip Bar, recently announced a planned launch across Target stores this spring. The founder, Melissa Butler, stated, “responsibly made cosmetics shouldn’t be for the privileged, so each of our products are affordable.”
Through avoidance of animal testing; brands such as The Lip Bar and California based ColourPop show that it is possible to enjoy makeup without breaking the bank or harming any animals in the process. While ColourPop is PETA certified and cruelty-free, some items are not completely vegan. That list is available here.
In the state of California, it is proposed that all brands follow ColourPop’s lead. New legislation that would ban animal testing altogether has been put forward by Californian lawmakers, it is hoped that the bill will be implemented from January 1, 2020.
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COMPOSIT PRODUCTS IN THE COUNTRIES OF BALTIC STATES
In the beginning of March, Composit representatives visited the countries of Baltic States. In these countries our employees held meetings with many companies that were carrying out dredging works, cleaning up rivers and lakes and also extracting sand and gravel. As a result of all meetings our representatives have identified potential consumers of Composit products in Baltic States, have established arrangements on future shipments and also, they have collected feedbacks for analysis of Composit previously delivered products. Besides, we would like to mention that customers of Composit rubber hoses gave us positive feedback about operation of these hoses in conditions of river exploitation. According to the opinion of consumers, Composit hoses were successfully used during carrying out dredging works. This fact proved the high level of quality and wearing property of Composit hoses.


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Sound United bids farewell to Ken Ishiwata
Following 41 years as a leading light at Marantz, the number one HiFi brand in the world, Ken Ishiwata is set to leave the company in May 2019. The contract between both parties has come to an end, and it has been mutually agreed that each will go their own way. As Senior product manager and as the Brand Ambassador of Marantz, Ken used his impeccable ear and engineering experience to work with the development team in Europe and Japan in maintaining and evolving the legendary Marantz sound.
Products personally tuned by Ken Ishiwata, and bearing his initials, have long been regarded as leaders in their class. These have included hi-fi icons such as the CD63mkII KI and PM66KI, and more recently the renowned KI Ruby series that commemorated Ken’s 40th anniversary at Marantz.
Bart Muller, SVP European Commercial Operations, commented:
“We would like to thank Ken for his exemplary track record and especially for growing the Marantz brand in Europe. Ken was working with a great team of like-minded engineers, sharing his knowledge to safeguard the Marantz sound philosophy. Marantz owners and fans can rely on the unmistakable Marantz sound in the future.”
Ken first came to Europe to work for Pioneer in 1968, and worked with various tech brands before setting up business as a fashion photographer in 1975. In 1978 he joined Marantz as Technical Coordinator, and has been Marantz’s Brand Ambassador since 1996.
Since then, Ken Ishiwata has arguably become the single most influential personality in today’s high-end audio industry. His golden ears and golden touch are universally acclaimed, with his views avidly reported by the world’s hi-fi press – and the fruits of these views avidly consumed by the world’s music lovers.
Ken was evaluating and tuning every new Marantz product in the highly acclaimed listening room at the EU headquarters in Eindhoven. By doing this, from time to time Ken spotted a product which, with the benefit of his inimitable process and some additional investment, had the potential to become an even more outstanding performer. These first saw the market as SE (Special Edition) models and later on, with this process taken to an even higher level, as KI-Signature products. Ken only put his name to a product when he had achieved the utmost to reflect the Marantz audio philosophy.
Marantz has been blessed by benefitting from his dedication, extended knowledge and experience for over four decades, and the company is hugely grateful that he shared all of this with the team in Europe and Japan which will continue to thrive on this passion to maintain the very highest standards in audio.
We are looking forward to meeting Ken again and enjoying the music with him, because music matters.


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A Pennsylvania cannabis cultivator soon will have an international partner in Israel.
Tikun Olam–which means “repair the world” in Hebrew–is a large-scale cannabis research firm in Tel Aviv, Israel. The company has developed dozens of its own strains that are tailored toward combatting anxiety, pain caused by cancer, nausea, depression, and other ailments.
The two companies are forming a partnership that will allow Tikum products to be produced and distributed by Ilera.
“We wanted to bring together the real science with real premium medicine,” Oludare Odumosu, chief operating officer for Ilera, told Philly.com. “That’s why we sought them out.”
Tikum has conducted large-scale clinical research studies on cannabis patients from Israeli medical centers, universities, and retirement homes. They have amassed data from approximately 20,000 cannabis patients. Although a majority of states have legalized the use of medicinal cannabis, the DEA still classifies it as a Schedule One narcotic. This has resulted in the United States lagging behind on cannabis research in comparison to Israel.
Tikun has also examined substituting cannabis for opioid-based medication for 3,000 cannabis patients. They have also been able to administer double-blind clinical studies examining the effects of cannabis on Crohn’s disease.
“By using specific strains, we were able to eliminate opioids in 36 percent of a test group,” Stephen Gardner, chief marketing officer for Tikun Olam USA, said. “They were able to move off opioids and use cannabis as a pain-relief management tool.”
Tikum and Ilera now will collect data about U.S. patients.
“We’re going to do a clinical research program on our own,” said Gardner, adding that Tikun’s senior management is rooted in the pharmaceutical industry. “They believe that, on their own, they can do trials that are important within the existing structure.”
Tikum has also partnered with dispensaries in California, Delaware, Massachusetts, Nevada, Washington, and Rhode Island. The company plans to collect patient data from those states, as well.


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Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee speaks during a business meeting in New Delhi in this July 7, 2009 file photo.
Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee on Wednesday said he was concerned about high inflation, although headline inflation seems to be on the decline now.
Wholesale price inflation touched a 17-month high of 9.9 percent in March, and analysts expect it to ease to 9.5 percent when data for April is released on Friday.
A traffic policeman directs traffic under an advisement of Bharti Airtel at a booth in Ahmedabad in this July 2009 file photo.
Bharti Airtel, India's top mobile operator, on Wednesday said the telecoms regulator's proposals on allocation of second-generation (2G) spectrum are "shocking, arbitrary and retrograde" and are against all existing global norms for spectrum allocation.
On Tuesday, the telecoms regulator recommended companies pay a one-time fee for holding 2G radio-spectrum beyond 6.2 mega hertz (MHz) based on 3G prices, a move that will hit established operators dominant on the GSM platform.
"We are confident that the DoT and the government will take a rational approach and summarily reject these arbitrary, impractical and perverse recommendations," Bharti Airtel said in a statement.
Newly built motorbikes are seen at the Bajaj Auto plant in Pune, about 130 km (82 miles) from Mumbai in this August 2007 file photo.
Bajaj Auto, India's second-largest bike maker, said maintaining profit margins at current high levels would be a challenge after reporting its profit more than quadrupled in the final quarter.
Bajaj Auto, which is planning to launch a super low-cost car with partners Nissan Motor Co and Renault SA in 2012, beat forecasts with a net profit of 5.29 billion rupees ($117.3 million) for the quarter to March, versus 1.3 billion rupees a year ago.
Its operating margin rose to 22.9% from 14.2% a year ago.
The rise in raw material prices in the fourth quarter had been negated to some extent by robust sales, Kevin D'sa, vice president, finance told Reuters.
The head office of Japanese pharmaceutical company Takeda Pharmaceutical Co. is seen in Tokyo July 9, 2009.
Japan's top drugmakers have predicted their profits would slide this year as they lose patent protection on some of their main products and struggle on their own to develop a new batch of hit drugs.
The need for new growth drivers has already prompted Takeda Pharmaceutical and Daiichi Sankyo to make big overseas acquisitions, while Astellas Pharma is waging a hostile bid for US-based OSI Pharmaceuticals.
Industry leader Takeda, which warned that sales and profits would drop over the next three years before bottoming out, said it would look for opportunities to buy a product or a rival company to get it back on a growth track.
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NPS to FCC: Figure Out Distant Nets Before DTV Switch
As the nation's transition to digital TV draws closer, another wrinkle has developed prior to the February 2009 switch: What about consumers who do not have access to any digital broadcast signals?
National Programming Service, the C-Band programming company that has been in business since 1985, raised that concern late last week. In a letter sent to the Federal Communications Commission Friday, NPS urged the agency to adopt rules that would provide consumers with the tools to determine - prior to the digital TV transition - how best to receive digital broadcast network signals.
"The urgency for simple and straightforward eligibility criteria to determine whether a household is unserved by digital signals is heightened by the rapidly approaching date for the digital transition," NPS said in its filing.
The company asked the FCC to take action to ensure that TV viewers who are unable to access off-air digital signals after the DTV conversion can obtain broadcast network signals through other means, including distant network signals.
NPS said there should be an accurate predictive model to determine digital signal availability. With the model, consumers who do not get an over-the-air signal could determine their eligibility for distant digital signals. Consumers also could use the model at a particular location to determine the type of off-air digital antenna needed to receive local digital signals, the company said.
In addition, NPS asked the commission to adopt a transitional mechanism that would establish a limited time period during which consumers who are unable to receive an off-air digital signal could qualify for distant digital signals without seeking a waiver from local broadcast stations.
In its filing, NPS said it serves more than 40,000 C-Band subscribers with programming services, including distant network signals for qualified customers. In 2006, NPS began providing distant network television service to DBS subscribers.


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And you thought women are more dangerous than men only in the real world… Think again. Actually, women are “more dangerous” even in the cyberspace. That’s what a McAfee study suggests.
Emma Watson has replaced Heidi Klum as McAfee’s 2012 most dangerous celebrity to search for online.
For the sixth year in a row, McAfee researched popular culture’s most famous people to reveal the riskiest Hollywood actors, athletes, musicians, politicians, designers, and comedians on the Web.
The McAfee Most Dangerous Celebrities study found that women are more dangerous than men with Jessica Biel taking the number two spot and Eva Mendes coming in third.
Latina women have proven that they are on fire and make up five of the top ten spots. After Mendes, Selena Gomez, Shakira and Salma Hayek take the fourth, seventh and ninth spot and Sofia Vergara rounds out the top 10 list. Funnyman Jimmy Kimmel is the only male to make the top 20 list this year.
Cybercriminals follow the latest trends, often using the names of popular celebrities to lure people to sites that are actually laden with malicious software that are designed to steal passwords and personal information.
Anyone looking for the latest videos or files to download could end up with a malware-ridden computer along with the trendy content. This year, searching for a celebrity name with “free downloads” and “nude pictures” as part of the search term resulted in the highest result of risky sites.
“In today’s celebrity culture, consumers expect to be able to go online to catch up with the latest photos, videos, tweets, and stories about their favorite celebrities. Due to the richness of the data and the high interaction, often times consumers forget the risks that they are taking by clicking on the links,” said Paula Greve, director of web security research at McAfee.
“As the sophistication and expectations of consumers with respect to their online experience has increased, so has the level and ability to deliver malware either by malvertising, exploiting the user’s browser without their awareness, or masking malicious URLs behind shortened URLs.”
Fans searching for “Emma Watson and free downloads,” “Emma Watson and nude pictures,” “Emma Watson and fakes,” and “Emma Watson and busted” are at risk of running into online threats designed to steal personal information.
Clicking on these risky sites and downloading files like pictures and videos exposes surfers or consumers to the risk of downloading viruses and malware.
McAfee research found that searching for the latest Emma Watson (pictured above) pictures and downloads yields more than a 12.6% chance of landing on a website that has tested positive for online threats, such as spyware, adware, spam, phishing, viruses and other malware.
The study uses McAfee SiteAdvisor site ratings, which indicate which sites are risky to search for celebrity names on the Web and calculate an overall risk percentage. The study findings were released Monday, Sept. 10.
McAfee, a wholly owned subsidiary of Intel Corporation (NASDAQ:INTC), is a leading dedicated security technology company.


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In the thick of awards season, it’s easy to lose sight of what’s important. Beautiful clothes, plucked straight from the runways of Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week or custom-designed for the occasion and paired back with beauty looks masterfully created for a social media moment, can distract from what’s going on outside of these red carpet affairs. But the 73rd annual British Academy Film Awards (BAFTAs) are working to change this.
As per People, the 2020 BAFTA, which take place on Sunday, February 2 at London’s Royal Albert Hall, have teamed up with the London College of Fashion on a guide to sustainable fashion ahead of the big night. The guide, which highlights sustainable fashion brands to note, offers celebrities through explanation of rental fashion models and online destinations where they can re-sell their wares to promote a greater lifespan for their clothes.
While some of the statistic shared by the London College of Fashion (LCF) are not necessarily new, they nevertheless reinforce the incredible impact of fashion both to impede on sustainability and to be a force of change. From highlighting that 11 million items show up in landfill in the United Kingdom each week to illuminating the reality that it takes 2,000 litres of water to produce a single T-shirt, the BAFTAs together with LCF are hoping to agitate celebrities to action.
As reported by People, this effort reflects a broader shift in the attitudes of the powers that be that are responsible for those awards shows. For example, at the recent Golden Globes (where Joaquin Phonix won to the award for best actor in a drama film and Saoirse Roman, Nicole Kidman and Zoe Kravitz won best dressed of the night), celebrities were treated to an entirely vegan menu in a bid to make the Hollywood affair more sustainable.
People also reported that this guide signifies part of the BAFTAs larger initiative to have a net positive impact and work towards carbon neutrality, be it through food served, transport or branding.
Given the Duchess of Cambridge, Kate Middleton – who often champions sustainable designers in her official outings – and Prince William will be in attendance (Prince William serves as president of the BAFTAs), the royals will surely set a precedent for the night and help bring the initiative to life.
PARIS, France – Britain’s Royal Mint has produced its biggest ever coin to mark Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee, a 15 kilogram (33.07 lb) giant commissioned by a private collector. The coin, which has a diameter of 22m mm (8.7 inches) and is made of fine gold, took 400 hours to craft and is worth 15,000 … Continue reading Royal Mint Makes Its Biggest Ever Coin For Queen Elizabeth’s Jubilee
CANNES, France – The 2022 Cannes Film Festival is well under way in France, and we’ve already seen the world premiere of Top Gun: Maverick (starring Tom Cruise). On the red carpet, celebrities like Jennifer Connelly, Viola Davis and Eva Longoria all made stylish cameos – but it was supermodel Adriana Lima who truly shut … Continue reading Adriana Lima Delivers A Glamorous Maternity Moment At Cannes
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The lucky player, who chose to remain anonymous, bought his winning ticket at the 7-Eleven store, located at 134 North Center Avenue in Gaylord.
The player visited Lottery headquarters Monday to claim the big prize. He chose to receive his winnings as a one-time lump sum payment of about $2.5 million rather than an annuity.
Being a millionaire is still sinking in for the player, who plans to share his winnings with his family.
Max Money is the newest $30 instant game offered by the Lottery. Each ticket gives players a chance to win prizes ranging from $30 up to $4 million. Players have won more than $8 million since the game launched earlier this month. More than $140 million in prizes remain, including: two $4 million top prizes, 22 $20,000 prizes, 502 $6,000 prizes, and 2,021 $1,000 prizes.
Lottery instant games may be purchased at 11,000 retailers across the state.
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Record sales are expected this Boxing Day with shoppers tipped to splurge more than $20bn during the summer sales period.
The Australian Retailers Association has estimated people will spend $21bn in the post-Christmas sales through to mid-January.
Some shoppers are preparing to shrug off Covid concerns and visit CBDs and major shopping centres. However, online purchases are expected to surge this year.
The Australian Retailers Association, chief executive, Paul Zahra predicted an online record.
“The big difference this year will be an even heightened level in online shopping because some people want to avoid crowds,” Zahra said. “We still expect crowds but people will be more organised. There will be less browsing.”
Zahra said he expected total sales to exceed last year because people could or would not spend their money on overseas travel during the Covid pandemic.
People had also saved money after spending more time at home, he said.
Australians spend about $60bn a year on overseas travel and this money is being spent other ways.
The National Retail Association (NRA) pegs the nationwide spend on Boxing Day alone at a record-breaking $2.9bn.
There will be “increases in each state and territory with Boxing Day capping off a very successful festive season after a difficult year for many retailers who battled prolonged lockdowns,” the NRA CEO, Dominique Lamb, said.
Spending increases in Queensland and Western Australia are expected to increase by 6% in each state, followed by New South Wales and the ACT with 5% each, while Victoria and South Australia are expected to have a 4% growth.
Online spending is expected to increase 25% over last year’s level to $1.2bn, NRA said.
Meanwhile, a Commonwealth Bank survey found 69% of Australians were planning to buy something on Boxing Day.
The average spend planned was $557, which was 14% higher than last year. Clothing was tipped to be the most popular purchase. Technology, home electronics and white goods were next on the shopping list.
“On Boxing Day alone, from sales both in-store and online, we expect to sell more than 20,000 sheet sets, 30,000 dinner sets, 122,000 towels, 52,000 T-shirts and 13,000 pairs of jeans,” said Geoff Ikin, the chief customer officer of Myer.
Woolworths group boss Brad Banducci, whose responsibilities include Big W, this month said some toys and consumer electronics were proving difficult to source.
Some overseas manufacturers have struggled to keep up with demand during the pandemic.


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There is an expanding set of tools that help during every stage of the API lifecycle. So much so that it’s natural to be overwhelmed by the variety of API tooling available. This article takes a look at a number of tools, each of which can help modernize your API development process.
Amazon has announced the launch of Amazon Moments, a cross-platform marketing service that allows developers to encourage user engagement by offering real-life rewards for completion of specific actions. The new service provides a simple solution for companies hoping to run a rewards program.
It costs organizations substantial amounts of money to not have a “verify and cleanse” solution in place for validating contact data. With that in mind, let’s examine some of Melissa's industry-leading, flexible Web APIs that help you achieve contact data quality in real-time.
A Mozilla-led coalition recently penned a letter to Facebook, demanding that the company provide open access to the company’s Political Ads API. The group hopes that access to this information will allow researchers and developers to provide tools that analyze political ads served on the platform.
LandMark White, Australia's largest independent property valuation and property consultancy firm, is reported to have exposed the home loan details of up to 100,000 customers in a recent security breach that the company is blaming on an insecure API.
Eighteen APIs have been added to the ProgrammableWeb directory in categories including Cryptocurrency, Stocks, and Contacts. Highlights include APIs for BlueShift customer data platform and FXMarketAPI for foreign exchange currency data. Here's a rundown of the latest additions.
Apple has warned developers that they should not be recording user interactions with the iPhone without disclosing the behavior. The move is only the most recent case in which Apple was forced to step in to safeguard user privacy. Offending apps face ejection from the App Store.
Google Docs has long been a popular cloud-based word processing and document application. Google has now opened an API for access to Google Docs. Many features from Google Docs are available through the API. Developers can integrate the API for automated document creation and modification.
Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources (FHIR) is an international interoperability standard for the exchange of healthcare data. Through a new API, Microsoft is providing streamlined access to implementing FHIR in cloud environments. Microsoft handles FHIR-related operations and compliance.
WHOIS API, Inc., a domain information solution provider, announces the launch of its updated Domain Availability API. It replaces the first-generation Domain Availability API which offered a domain availability checker on the market. The API works for thousands of TLDs, both gTLDs and ccTLDs.
Nineteen APIs have been added to the ProgrammableWeb directory in categories including DevOps, Verification, and Mail. Highlights include an API that returns data about Board Games, an API for building connected car apps, and an API for contextual messaging. Here's a look at what's new.
R2.ai, provider of enterprise artificial intelligence solutions, has recently announced the release of a new software as a service (SaaS) offering, designed to extend the reach of the company’s on-premises solution. Developers can use the R2.ai API to integrate AutoML into existing platforms.
Google recently announced a number of changes coming to the Groups Settings API. The changes include deprecating certain properties and combining others. The effective date of the changes is May 6, 2019, but Google encourages developers to start thinking about the transition now.
Mandrill, a Mailchimp add-on, announced an outage early this week. The company reported that users could send emails, but could not receive emails. Additionally, users experienced errors when using webhooks and scheduled mailings. On February 5th, the company reported that it had resolved the issue.
The W3C, an international standards organization for the Web, has just announced the first public working draft for the WebXR Device API. This new specification will move toward establishing standards for support of virtual reality and augmented reality devices on the Web.
Amazon has announced the release of the new Baby Activity Skill API, allowing users to enhance their baby care applications with hands-free tracking. This new functionality aims to increase user engagement by removing the need to open applications to directly input activity.
Eleven APIs have been added to the ProgrammableWeb directory in categories including Internet of Things, eCommerce, and Performance. Highlights include APIs for determining user behavior, optimizing images, and managing cloud contacts. Here's a rundown of the latest additions.
Banks and Credit Unions have taken a segmented approach to integrating with third-party apps. Banks vary in their tech resources and infrastructure and apps must choose which banks they are willing to integrate with. Plaid aims to enable every bank and credit union to integrate with a single API.
At GDC 2019, Microsoft appears poised to debut a new SDK that will aim to streamline cross-platform gaming development, helping to expand the platform’s reach to Android, iOS, and Nintendo Switch. The new SDK is believed to provide access to Xbox achievements, friends list, clubs, and more.
ZeroBounce upgrades its global data center infrastructure by deploying high-availability clusters in the United States. The new data center responds to the growing demand for real-time email verification and is intended to better serve U.S. customers through the API.


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As retailers shutter their doors and luxury groups even switch production to hand sanitizer in the war on coronavirus, secondhand shoppers are second-guessing reselling, consigning and renting clothes — among everything else — as they self-quarantine themselves during the pandemic.
This includes opting out of touchy-feely luxury consignment appointments and pausing or canceling memberships to their unlimited wardrobes via Rent the Runway, as their social calendars begin to dry up and sanctioned workdays on the couch allow sweatpants as the norm, at least for several weeks.
Last week, a customer posed the question looming on the minds of the VIP consigner set on The RealReal’s web site: “Is it safe to have The RealReal’s White Glove team come to my home for consignment appointment?”
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention defines close contact for the spreading of coronavirus as within six feet, which compromises high-touch consignment consultations.
Regardless, a lot has unfolded since the inquiry.
In its latest response on Tuesday, The RealReal withdrew its outlook for the first quarter and full-year 2020 due to the impact of COVID-19, as the Bay Area begins its aggressive shelter-in-place order, affecting Alameda, San Mateo, Contra Costa, Marin, San Francisco and Santa Clara counties, for the next three weeks.
Because of “shelter-in-place” rules in San Mateo County, the Brisbane, Calif. e-commerce center was also shut down (its New Jersey facility will pick up the slack), to extend till April 7 at present.
Others in the resale community, like Poshmark, headquartered in San Mateo County, and ThredUp, headquartered in San Francisco, will be subject to local changes.
Boasting a strong physical presence in San Francisco, The RealReal is suspending appointments for consignment and shopping in its San Francisco luxury consignment offices and flagship, as well as shifting all Bay Area White Glove services to “by appointment only” virtual consultations. A day earlier, all of its stores and consignments effectively shifted to appointment only.
In a Cowen report on the company last year, the White Glove services accounted for 67 percent of GMV, and goods typically move fast, with 60 percent of luxury items sold within 30 days.
Bringing more buyers into the consignment fold to keep the flywheel effect as “fluid” as the expectation of change is crucial for business.
And email is the direct line to the goods. Appropriately, WWD received an introductory email about beginning the consignment process the morning of the new policy announcement.
“In the near-term companies like The RealReal should see a short-term benefit with people working from home and unable to go to stores,” said Chris Ventry, vice president in the consumer and retail practice of SSA & Company, a global management consultant focused on strategy execution.
And perhaps merchandise can come from other sources if consigners don’t bite.
Ventry cited Gilt Groupe’s success during the Great Recession as a similar study directly benefitting from a retail slowdown — “in terms of gaining access to covetable inventory at a discount to wholesale both directly from the brands, as well as from the retailers.”
Citing the overarching near-term trend in “reduced demand for discretionary items and luxury goods,” Marie Driscoll of Coresight Research expressed a more somber thought, “The RealReal is likely to see reduced growth reflecting new consumer behavior and the outlook for a weak economy in 2020.”
Although resale poses “high-touch” services such as authentication and selling consultations — with hands running over surfaces like handbags for inspection — resellers are reducing interactions, increasing social distancing and in all cases: upping sanitization.
If their stores are still open.
As of now, luxury handbag player Fashionphile remains open, while Rebag announced on Tuesday it’s temporarily closing all of its stores. Like many others, Fashionphile and StockX issued statements last Friday to customers detailing increased sanitization efforts in line with the CDC protocol, with order delays expected in regards to the latter.
As of Tuesday, StockX and competitors such as Flight Club, Stadium Goods, and Goat closed stores in New York City, as well as Los Angeles, Chicago and Miami in some instances.
Fashionphile founder Sarah Davis told WWD: “We haven’t seen a major decline in the number of people who are coming to us to sell. That being said, our plan is to continue to operate as usual with a more thoughtful approach aimed at increasing actual distancing as much as possible.” At presstime, Neiman Marcus selling rooms and Fashionphile showrooms remained open, with Neiman Marcus stores advising of enhanced cleaning measures as well.
In regards to sanitization measures, what are consumers more concerned about? Is it germ-laden clothing, regardless, of whether it’s “new” or “used” — or is the culprit rather a disproportionate stigma that is cropping up again in regards to wearing other people’s clothes?
Research published last week funded by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases and National Institutes of Health found the COVID-19 virus can last up to 24 hours on cardboard and a few days on plastic and stainless steel, although it did not prove people had been infected this way.
While the survivability of the virus on soft surfaces — like clothing — remains lesser-known, researchers at Harvard Health found no evidence of it. Regardless, the CDC and the World Health Organization advise clothing to be changed at the door when entering one’s home, and in the event of caring for an ill person, to wear gloves when handling dirty clothes.
Although Urbn-owned Urban Outfitters closed stores worldwide, its rental service Nuuly presses on — using the recommended precautions like gloved hands for receiving and packing, as well as its usual dry and wet cleaning methods and 250-degree steam tunnel.
Rent the Runway also detailed its cleaning policies in boldface earlier this month. As of Monday, all of its stores are closed due to COVID-19, with drop-off locations next to go (West Elm being the latest).
But Leslie Harwell, managing partner at Alante Capital, isn’t concerned about the cleaning efficacy as a dent to business, so much, but the product mix for homebound customers, which would leave them all dressed up, but with nowhere to be.
On Tuesday, a customer e-mail went out from Rent the Runway with the goal of capitalizing on the WFH or “work from home” trend in an edit of knit tie-dye sweatpants and sweatshirts, fluid rompers and band Ts for comfort, alongside blazers and dresses for the inevitable video conference calls.
“For clothing rental — knowing that things get cleaned between wears should be reassuring. However, the product mix that tends to be on rental platforms isn’t quite a match for what people need right now. With people not going out and events being canceled, I think it’s pretty evident that there will be a dip in volume there as people spend time getting back to basics over the near-term period of uncertainty. Once things return to normal, I think it’ll recover relatively rapidly,” said Harwell.
“Longer-term, this model resonates with today’s consumer,” added Driscoll.
Driscoll and Ventry agreed with Harwell, that in the short-term, the rental marketplace will suffer a slowdown due “to government-imposed ‘sheltering in place,’ dine-in restaurant shutdowns, and large events closures which will lessen the need for rental product,” but with a speedy recovery.
Slipups are already being seen by Rent the Runway, including the company failing to include paper return labels with recent orders for several customers. It could represent another operations hiccup especially if customers lack printer access at home.
Harwell believes the extended time at home may cause a resurgence of Marie Kondo-related clutter clearing practices (a win for ThredUp clean-out kits) with consumers possibly turning to peer-to-peer resale platforms for community if germ-related fears are abated and isolation proves debilitating.
Back in December, John Lagerling, the U.S. chief executive officer of Mercari, a Japanese resale marketplace, described the months following the traditional retail holiday season, “as well as February and March,” as being a “big time for resellers.”
That’s no doubt been affected, so will resale see a shift in its peak season this year, with quarantine closet cleanouts becoming a boon later on?
“We’ll see a lot more supply on peer-to-peer platforms, but what effect that has on transaction volume remains to be seen,” said Harwell.
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While we’re stuck at home, sales of DIY beauty products are surging
Now that we’ve become our own hairdressers, nail technicians, facialists and brow artists, what are we buying in lockdown?
According to search data from Spate, DIY is being searched across product categories, up 44 percent from February to March.
According to WWD, facial devices and skincare, specifically, those that can mimic the effects of Botox and other in-office dermatological treatments, have also seen a dramatic increase. Skincare brand Peace Out saw a 300 per cent increase in sales of its microneedle facial patches with active ingredients, and NuFace, a brand that creates microcurrent devices for the face and body, has also reported a 90 per cent increase in online sales, with sales on body devices up 200 per cent.
Online retailer CurrentBody has seen a 56 per cent increase in at-home hair removal tools, while Selfridges reported a 900 per cent uplift in sales of The Light Salon’s Light Therapy Mask, which has now sold out online.
Nail products, which the British Beauty Council reports had previously been in decline over the past few years, has seen a 24% increase.
According to The NPD Group, UK sales of nail products jumped by 12% in the week beginning 16 March,when the public were asked to stay home and a further rise in sales the following week that were 24% ahead of the same week in 2019. Premium Beauty News report that sales of base coats/topcoats increased 102%, sales of colour enamel increased 18% and sales of nail care increased 13%. According to the British Beauty Council, pink, red and beige are the most popular shades. Chanel, Dior and YSL have seen a jump in their nail colour sales.
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Plaintiff Abraham Jacob Warner filed this lawsuit in April 2018, alleging that the American Heart Association [AMA] check-mark logo included on cans of StarKist tuna is misleading to consumers because it makes consumers believe that StarKist tuna is healthier than other tuna without the label. In fact, the AMA label is a paid endorsement. If a product meets the AMA standards, the company can pay the AMA for the right to use the label on its products and in its advertising. Federal law requires companies using a paid endorsement to make a statement in close proximity to the claim, informing consumers that the organization or individual was compensated for the endorsement.
|Oddly, this is the only photo of a can of StarKist tuna I could find on Wikimedia Commons|
StarKist filed a Motion to Dismiss the lawsuit, stating that the AMA logo is a “certification process, not an endorsement.” The motion also points out that Plaintiff's complaint does not allege that the StarKist products don't qualify for the AMA logo, or that its advertising is otherwise false.


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Revolutionizing Consumer Health in the UAE: Different Categories and Prevalent Diseases
The UAE, a nation that epitomizes the perfect blend of tradition & modernity, continues to thrive on its remarkable economic progress and has equally shown significant advancements in consumer health & healthcare services. In the UAE's bustling urban landscape, a profound appreciation for nutrition & diet has surfaced. As health-conscious individuals seek to harmonize their fast-paced lives with nourishing choices, the healthcare sector has answered the call with an array of organic cafes, farm-to-table restaurants, and locally-sourced supermarkets.
In view of the increasing population levels, mounting healthcare awareness among consumers, higher disposable incomes, significant lifestyle changes, and massive investments by the government in healthcare infrastructure & promoting a healthy lifestyle, a recent research study by Markntel Advisors has stated that the UAE Consumer Health Market is set to record a noteworthy CAGR during 2023-28. Over the years, the country has experienced tremendous population growth, with a massive influx of expatriates, i.e., augmenting the demand for different consumer health products & services.
The UAE's consumer health enthusiasts continue to embrace the golden rule of "you are what you eat," indulging in a vibrant palette of fresh fruits, vegetables, & wholesome grains. From vegan delights to keto cuisine, the gastronomic landscape now accommodates diverse dietary needs, ensuring a culinary haven for every health-seeking soul. This blog sheds light on ever-evolving prospects of consumer health in the UAE, delving into different health categories and addressing the most prevalent diseases that challenge its population.
The Realm of Fitness and Physical Activity
As consumer health aligns with the pursuit of vitality, the UAE's fitness and physical activity domain shines brightly. Fitness enthusiasts weave their stories within state-of-the-art gyms, CrossFit boxes, and wellness studios, where sweat becomes a testimony of resilience. Embracing the notion of "movements of motion," the UAE celebrates a wide spectrum of activities, from high-octane HIIT sessions to serene yoga retreats. As people bond over their shared love for fitness, community-driven wellness movements spring to life, fostering an atmosphere of mutual encouragement and triumph.
Embracing Mental Health & Well-being
The UAE has embarked on a revolutionary journey where the shackles of stigma are dismantled, and mental health finds its rightful place in the sun. Mindfulness sanctuaries, meditation havens, and counseling services create a nurturing environment, offering respite to weary souls. Employers, recognizing the value of a contented workforce, have embraced well-being initiatives, acknowledging that flourishing minds sow the seeds of success. As the nation celebrates a holistic approach to wellness, happiness permeates the air, nurturing not just minds but the very essence of human existence.
Alternative & Complementary Medicine
The nation's diverse populace brings forth a tapestry of traditional healing practices, from Emirati medicine to Ayurveda and traditional Chinese medicine. As consumer health voyagers traverse this realm of healing, they discover the richness of cultural therapies - a testament to the power of ancient knowledge. Wellness seekers can now forge a harmonious path, intertwining modern medicine's advancements with time-tested healing arts, as they embark on a holistic journey towards lasting health.
Addressing Prevalent Diseases
Diabetes, a global health concern, poses a significant challenge in the UAE as well. With lifestyle changes and sedentary habits impacting the population, diabetes cases have seen a steady rise. However, the UAE's healthcare system has mobilized a multi-pronged approach to combat this disease. Proactive health campaigns centered around healthy eating & exercise create a strong foundation for diabetes prevention. Furthermore, advanced medical technologies and research facilities ensure early diagnosis and effective treatment. By fostering a culture of awareness and encouraging people to administer their health, the UAE strives to curb the diabetes epidemic.
- Cardiovascular Diseases
Cardiovascular diseases cast a shadow on consumer health in the UAE, with hypertension, high cholesterol, and smoking contributing to their prevalence. Embracing a heart-healthy lifestyle, the UAE promotes regular health screenings, encouraging citizens to monitor their blood pressure and cholesterol levels. Access to cutting-edge cardiovascular care and a growing network of specialized medical centers ensure that heart health remains a top priority. Through relentless efforts to raise awareness and impart knowledge on cardiovascular health, the UAE aspires to minimize the impact of these diseases on its people.
- Respiratory Disorders
The UAE, like many urbanized regions, grapples with the consequences of air pollution, which poses a threat to respiratory health. From desert dust to industrial emissions, pollutants abound in urban areas. However, the UAE's commitment to sustainability extends to protecting respiratory well-being. Implementing measures to control air pollution, promoting green initiatives, and encouraging the use of air purifiers, the nation strives to foster cleaner air for its citizens. Additionally, awareness campaigns on respiratory hygiene and lung health empower individuals to safeguard their breathing apparatus amidst the bustling metropolis.
The UAE's commitment to well-being spans diverse domains, embracing the nutrition-conscious, the fitness-driven, the mentally resilient, and the culturally enriched. As the country continues to emerge as a beacon of health consciousness, its citizens are rising to greet each day with renewed vitality and a zest for life. An intoxicating blend of tradition & modernity envelopes the nation, i.e., fostering an environment where the consumer health industry is set to flourish in the future.
In the face of prevalent diseases, the UAE dons its armor of knowledge, awareness, and advanced healthcare practices, ready to confront & conquer these challenges. The journey towards consumer health is not a solitary one but a collective expedition where all the people, healthcare professionals, & policymakers unite in their shared vision of a healthier tomorrow.
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Due to high demand, Apple succeeded to increase its sales by 20%. Such big interest from customers was caused by lower prices for Apple products in the developing countries, as well as the release of a new model of iPhone 6s and 6s Plus. Despite the fact, that the smartphones sales volume on the whole market in the last quarter has increased by 15%, Apple has taken one of the leading positions.
Such positive news has immediately affected the value of Apple shares, which managed to rise by 1.27%. Traders have a great opportunity to earn money on a further growth. We would like to remind you, that trading will be available during the US session, from 13:40 to 20:00 GMT time.
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Kansas City police are looking for two men who barged into a south Kansas City jewelry store Tuesday, pulled out a hammer and smashed display cases to steal pricey rings.
The robbery occurred about 1:45 p.m. at Lichtenberg’s Fine Jewelry, 13137 State Line Road. One man had been in the store earlier, asking to see women’s rings, police said. He then left.
When he returned, an employee buzzed him in, thinking he was ready to make a purchase. Instead, the man’s partner also ran in, holding a bag containing a hammer.
The partner started smashing the cases containing the rings scouted by the other robber earlier.
Two employees fled. Police were checking whether the store’s video surveillance system recorded the incident. It was unclear how many rings the robbers took.


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The last few months have seen growing interest in the POCO F1, a phone from yet another Xiaomi sub-brand, Pocophone. The device turned heads with its impressive performance from moderate specs, and while rumors about a POCO F1 Lite are increasing, there might be something even better for fans to look forward to: A new benchmark listing for a POCO F2 has turned up on Geekbench.
According to the benchmark details, the POCO F2 features Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 855 processor paired with 4GB of RAM, and is already running the Android Q operating system. As for the test scores, the device received 1,776 points in the single-core category, and 6,097 on the multi-core test.
Unfortunately, these are signs that Geekbench’s listing might not be very accurate, or that this may not be a legitimate POCO F2. The benchmark lists 4GB of RAM for the unreleased phone, but its predecessor, the POCO F1, comes with 6GB of RAM while using the less powerful Snapdragon 845 chip. The POCO F2’s scores are also on the low side for the Snapdragon 855.
It’s a safe bet a POCO F2 is on the way, as the F1 was first released last August. But a summer launch for the successor makes it hard to believe it will ship with Android Q out of the box, especially when the operating system has just entered beta testing. It’s more likely to ship with Android Pie and get an update later. In the meantime, we’ll have to wait and see if any more accurate details surface.


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Rebar Falls as Quickening Chinese Inflation Seen Limiting Easing
Steel reinforcement-bar futures declined, set for the first weekly loss in six weeks, on speculation that accelerating inflation in China may limit room for easing to support an economic recovery.
Rebar for delivery in May fell as much as 1 percent to 3,982 yuan ($641) a metric ton on the Shanghai Futures Exchange, before trading at 3,987 at 11:25 a.m. local time. Futures, which closed at the highest level since July 9 yesterday, are poised for a 0.1 percent drop this week.
China’s inflation quickened more than forecast to a seven- month high of 2.5 percent in December as the nation’s coldest winter in 28 years pushed up vegetable prices, making further policy loosening less likely, after data yesterday on exports and credit growth underscored the strength of economic rebound.
“The recent rally has already absorbed the strong expectation of an improving Chinese economy,” said Huang Huiwen, an analyst at Shanghai CIFCO Futures Co. “Producer prices indicate that fundamentals are not improving substantially, so any further rally could be difficult.”
Rebar prices surged 14 percent in December, the most since July 2009, as the country’s economy headed for a rebound in the final three months of the year after a seven-quarter slowdown after the government increased infrastructure spending and accelerated investment-project approvals.
The average spot price for rebar fell 0.3 percent to 3,764 yuan a ton yesterday, according to data from Beijing Antaike Information Development Co.
Spot iron ore at Tianjin port dropped 0.2 percent to $158.20 a dry ton yesterday, according to The Steel Index Ltd.


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Thailand is making a big move to change travel in Southeast Asia. Together with Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, and Malaysia, they are planning a new visa system. This means tourists can visit all these countries with just one visa. Thailand is also talking with the European Union about making it easier for Europeans to visit without a special visa. This plan could make Southeast Asia a more popular place for tourists.
Thailand Leads Major Travel Change in Southeast Asia
Thailand is working on a big project with its neighbors - Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, and Malaysia. They want to make traveling easier in Southeast Asia. Soon, tourists might be able to visit all these countries using just one visa. This idea will help people travel between these countries without the hassle of getting different visas for each one.
The person leading this plan in Thailand is Prommin Lertsuridej. Travel and Tour reported that he works closely with the Prime Minister. They got this idea when Vietnam asked for help to get more tourists. Thailand, Cambodia, and Laos are close together and already have good relationships. This makes it easier to start this kind of travel plan.
Thailand has had success before with making it easier for tourists to come in. Last year, they let more people in without visas. It worked well - 28 million tourists came, more than they expected. This new plan could bring even more tourists.
Just recently, Thailand's government said yes to working with other ASEAN countries on this. Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin is really supporting this idea. He thinks it will help tourism in the whole Mekong area, not just Thailand.
Other leaders in Southeast Asia like this idea too. They believe it will make their countries more attractive to tourists from all over the world. If this plan works, Thailand could become an even bigger tourist spot in Southeast Asia.
Thailand and Cambodia Boost Tourism Cooperation
In a historic move, Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to work more closely in the tourism industry. This plan, known as 'Two kingdoms, one tourism destination,' was announced by Jean-Francois Tan, a Cambodian minister, during a press conference. He spoke about the visit of Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet to Thailand.
This visit by Prime Minister Hun Manet was important for strengthening ties with Thailand. As per BNN, he met with Thailand's King Maha Vajiralongkorn and signed several agreements, focusing on improving economic and trade relations, transportation, and tourism. The two countries also talked about making their relationship stronger.
This was Hun Manet's first official trip to Thailand as Cambodia's leader. He met with Thailand's leader and discussed ways to make their partnership stronger, especially in tourism. But there were also worries about human rights and political freedom.
Even though the visit aimed to improve relations, some were concerned about how this might affect political freedom. There have been cases of Cambodian activists being held in Thailand. Still, the talks also covered topics like oil and gas in the Gulf of Thailand and the treatment of Cambodian workers in Thailand. This shows that the cooperation is about more than just tourism.
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A prominent Australian blockchain company that rewarded fake social media profiles for spruiking its virtual currency said it didn't control the accounts and wanted to improve the reputation of the blockchain industry.
Electricity-trading start-up Power Ledger has been criticised for using "bounty hunters" to drive interest in its bitcoin-like currency, which has fallen 90 per cent in value over the past 12 months.
Some investors seeking free allocations of the currency may have made misleading or exaggerated claims, including that Power Ledger has attracted the interest of Tesla founder Elon Musk and will revolutionise the retail electricity industry.
Driven by a 20-fold rise in bitcoin, initial coin offerings were some of last year's most attractive investment opportunities. In the subsequent 12 months few have developed into successful companies, and questions are now being asked about the way in which many were promoted to unsophisticated investors.
Peter Williams, a partner at Deloitte Consulting specialising in technology, said providing a financial incentive, or bounty, for individuals to promote initial coin offerings could lead to unethical behaviour.
These are "classic market manipulation techniques", he said.
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission, which this year set up a unit to monitor cryptocurrency investments, said spruikers should disclose they are being rewarded by the company.
ASIC estimates that one-quarter of initial coin offerings may be scams.
"Just because you call something an ICO [initial coin offering], doesn't mean you are unregulated," said ASIC commissioner John Price. "We are very focused on disclosure in this area."
Power Ledger's virtual currency, or token, is trading about 20 per cent below its issue price. Fewer than 100 buildings use its trading system.
"Some of our bounty group were professional bounty hunters chasing tokens because it's what they do," Power Ledger said in a post a few weeks after the token sale.
"Some were bots reporting an astounding 5000 likes of our social media output in a single 24-hour period."
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The company continues to pay spruikers, which it calls community advocates, who promote its currency, which was worth $2.4 billion at the peak of the bitcoin boom.
Power Ledger recently paid $100 in tokens to Jinhoo Jang, from South Korea, who had created a 25 minute YouTube video promoting its power-trading system. "We are extremely grateful for the support and voice of Jinhoo and our entire community," Power Ledger said on December 6.
Chairman and co-founder Jemma Green, who was this year named an EY entrepreneur of the year, said the company wanted to create grassroots support for the currency sale, and disclosed it had set aside 1.5 million tokens for spruikers.
"Rewards were offered to community members to share our project with their own networks," Dr Green said.
"The means by which they did so were outside of our control, and we made it clear that our core supporters who believed in the project and the future of renewable energy were the main audience for this program."
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VMware users plagued by issues in latest Windows 10 update
Microsoft is back again with another major feature update. The tech giant officially released Windows 10 May 2019 Update a few days ago.
The big M announced a plethora of new features for this version. That is why many Windows 10 users were excited to try it out.
Therefore, Microsoft decided to play it safe this time. The company is gradually rolling out the newest Windows 10 feature update.
This technique will help Microsoft to avoid large scale potential issues. The bad news is that Windows 10 users are bombarding the internet with the issues they have experienced so far.
Windows 10 v1903 triggers VMware issues
The list of bugs does not end here, as one user reported getting a black search window when accessing the virtual machine.
I have VM with Windows 10 1903. When I open PC via Console (VMware vShpere) I see everything in search window. When I connect to that VM via RDP, Search window is black. Nothing is displayed
How to fix it? Is it a bug? (Problem doesn’t occur for older Win10 editions or WS 2019.
The OP also uploaded a relevant screenshot of the issue:
Microsoft is working on fixing this issue. Meanwhile, you can uninstall the latest updates and restore your system to an earlier version.
Did you experience similar issues on your Windows 10 system? Let us know in the comments section below.
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