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LOS ANGELES (CN) – Ticketmaster has defrauded customers of $7 to $9 a month since April 2004 , a class-action lawsuit claims in Federal Court. Ticketmaster signs up customers for “an unwanted online coupon service, without the customer’s knowledge” that sends a deceptive message asking them to re-enter their email address to “confirm” their order. See complaint.
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Colombia: We’ll Spray Toxic Chemicals to Keep Americans from Doing Drugs
A new decree, urged on by Trump, means aerial fumigation of coca using glyphosate will likely resume in Colombia after a five-year hiatus.
The U.S. Military Killed Dozens of Civilians While Trying to Bomb Meth Labs, U.N. Alleges
According to a new U.N. report, a United States counternarcotics operation against alleged Afghan drug labs caused multiple child casualties. The U.S. has denied the report.
Plant-Based Meth Is the Next Frontier of Afghanistan's Drug Trade
Investigators have uncovered a burgeoning local trade in the production of methamphetamine using a mountain shrub.
Behind the U.S.'s Bogus War on Taliban Drug Labs
America has spent tens of millions of dollars blowing up heroin and meth labs in Afghanistan. Except many of them are just huts.
Your Drug Habit Is Destroying the Planet
The illegal drug trade comes with a significant environmental cost, but it doesn't have to.
The World’s Biggest Dark Net Market Has Shut Down—What's Next?
Under mysterious circumstances, Dream Market is due to close at the end of April. Is the game up for the big online drug bazaars?
The UK's First Legal Bulk Cannabis Shipment Has Finally Arrived
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Liquid battery the size of a truck, will give utilities a charge
Here’s the problem: Solar and wind power come in gushes followed by droughts, and big utilities need a way to keep the power grid stable through those fluctuations.
Here’s one solution: UniEnergy Technologies, a Mukilteo startup, is preparing to produce a new type of heavy-duty battery that can bridge the gap.
And we do mean heavy. Each half-megawatt fluid battery system comprises four 20-foot cargo containers, each weighing 40 tons, and a fifth container with the brains to control the system.
UniEnergy has landed just one order for its “advanced vanadium flow battery” system. It plans to announce two more sales — both to Washington state utilities — at a July 8 event with Gov. Jay Inslee, said Russ Weed, vice president of business development.
That event will focus on state Clean Energy Fund grants made to several utilities for “smart grid” technology demonstration projects.
Founded in March 2012, UniEnergy now employs 40 people, and could grow to 100 as it enters full production, said Gary Yang, CEO.
Backed with $20 million from private investors, the company has purchased its 67,000-square-foot Mukilteo headquarters. Yang said he expects about $10 million in sales this year, rising to $50 million next year.
Its secret sauce is the advanced chemistry that Yang and his team have developed for the vanadium batteries. The batteries use a water solution of vanadium, a metal element, as a liquid electrolyte to hold the battery’s charge.
The vanadium solution is circulated through the battery’s core using pumps, which means that unlike most batteries based on solid electrodes that degenerate over time, the UniEnergy battery is continually replenished.
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Online grocer Ocado expected to drop back into red, but sales are on the up
Online grocer Ocado is expected to drop back into the red for the first half of this year, with analysts predicting that the company will reveal a loss at its interim results on Tuesday.
Estimates show that Ocado, headed by chief executive and co-founder Tim Steiner, will have made a pre-tax loss of about £2.3 million for the 24 weeks up to May 19, against a £1.8 million profit in the same period last year.
Sales, including vouchers, are expected to be have increased from £332 million to about £382 million.
Caught in traffic: Online grocer Ocado is expected to drop back into the red for the first half of this year
Ocado, which last year made a full-year loss of £600,000, last month signed a £170 million distribution deal with supermarket giant Morrisons.
The 25-year deal will see Morrisons take control of Ocado’s new distribution centre in the Midlands and use it and Ocado’s technology to launch its own online grocery delivery business.
Ocado’s existing deal with rival supermarket Waitrose was thrown into doubt by the new arrangement and Waitrose questioned if Ocado was in breach of contract.
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Marks and Spencer chief executive Steve Rowe highlighted signs of progress in its under-pressure clothing division today, reporting a significantly smaller drop in sales in its first quarter.
The Clothing & Home department, which includes lingerie, witnessed a 0.5% decline in sales in the three months to 1 July. This compares with a 5.9% fall posted in the previous quarter.
Full price clothing sales were up 7%, as the retailer removed 27 promotions from the quarter and cut out one of its big clearance sale events.
“I am pleased that we continue to grow full price sales in Clothing & Home, with reduced discounting and no clearance sale in the quarter,” said Rowe.
“We start our summer sale today, a week later than last year, with terminal stock for the season significantly down.”
Group revenue at Marks & Spencer increased 2.7% and international sales rose by 3.8%.


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New Delhi, Sept 20: Government is going to Institutionalise a 24 hours ‘Helpline’ for assistance to exporters and resolution of issues.
This was announced by Piyush Goyal today at the launch of nationwide celebrations of iconic week for Amrit Mahotsav for Commerce & Industry Ministry.
Piyush Goyal said that our aim is to make ‘Brand India’ a representative of quality, productivity, talent & innovation, while delivering Keynote address at Launch of Vanijya Saptah at SEZ NOIDA to commemorate Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav.
It may be noted that Commerce and Industry Ministry is launching 7 days of special events across the country today to celebrate & commemorate 75 years of progressive India as part of the ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’ celebrations.
Goyal said that Uttar Pradesh has made a commendable progress in industrial growth and exports improvement in law and order has made doing business and trade much easier and safer in UP.
He added that there was need to jointly create a road map for next 25 years and contribute to make India a world leader.
The Minister said that reforms in social sectors have made the development wholesome. Path breaking Expansion of health programs, toilets infrastructure have been a major success and made the devlopment inclusive.
Availability of electricity, cooking gas to households have made an extra ordinary impact on lives of crores of citizens of the country, who never had those benefits before.


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- DoorDash has partnered with plant-based meat company Beyond Meat to sell grilling kits in the days leading up to the Fourth of July, according to a Monday press release from the restaurant-focused delivery company.
- The kits, which will include Beyond Meat's Beyond Burger as well as grilling supplies and a recipe card, will be available for $14.99 starting on Thursday in 14 U.S. cities through DashMart, DoorDash's online convenience store.
- DoorDash's arrangement with Beyond Meat builds on previous efforts by the e-commerce platform to plant its brand in the online grocery delivery industry.
The holiday-themed partnership with Beyond Meat intensifies DoorDash's push to grab attention from e-commerce providers like Instacart and Shipt that dominate the grocery-delivery space.
Although the tie-up is centered around a single food item, it reflects a broader effort by DoorDash to encourage shoppers to associate its brand and app with items sold by supermarkets. The initiative began last summer when the company began working with retailers including Smart & Final, Meijer and Fresh Thyme Farmers Market to offer grocery delivery services.
DoorDash's foray into grocery delivery in 2020 came just weeks after the company unveiled its convenience-focused DashMart service, which provides delivery of a range of products in as little as 30 minutes and is currently live in more than 25 cities.
Last week, DoorDash made its biggest splash in grocery yet, announcing that it's delivering from nearly 2,000 Albertsons stores in as little as an hour.
In addition to generating buzz, the delivery company's exclusive with Beyond Meat also raises the possibility that third-party apps will offer more direct selling opportunities for suppliers that have mainly relied on grocery stores and their online storefronts.
Earlier this month, online meat purveyor ButcherBox announced a deal to sell its products in a handful of large cities through a storefront on Instacart. It's the latest storefront partnership for the e-commerce provider, which also hosts an online alcohol store known as The Wine Shop in conjunction with adult beverage specialist Drinks.
Although year-over-year sales in online grocery are starting to fall, overall usage remains significantly higher than before the pandemic. That's driving rapid-fire developments from e-commerce providers. In addition to Instacart and DoorDash expanding their presence, Uber, which launched grocery delivery last summer, recently announced it has acquired the remainder of delivery firm Cornershop.


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Vantage Data Centres announces the beginning of construction on its new R15 billion state‐of‐the‐art data centre campus in Johannesburg.
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Yahoo / Microsoft deal put on hold
It was July 29th when Carol Bartz and Steve Ballmer announced the much discussed deal between Yahoo and Microsoft. Yahoo would be using Bing as their default search engine and all search related topics would be shifted to Microsoft.
The 'nuptial agreement did leave open some options for Yahoo to get out of the deal. If MS/Yahoo wouldn't perform well enough against Google on the key metrics of revenue per search and U.S. market share, the deal could be terminated by Yahoo. Both parties say the fact that the deal has been postponed is not related to this issue. However, Yahoo and Microsoft just need more time, so they say.
“Given the complex nature of the transaction, there remain some details to be finalised. The parties are working diligently on finalising the agreements, have made good progress to date, and have agreed to execute the agreements as expeditiously as possible.”
Both parties expect the deal to come through in 2010, but it does take more time than expected, which will without a doubt have an impact on the deal as a whole and the success of a deal. Though the deal seemed certain there are some bumbs in the road which could turn out to be a bigger obstacle than expected.
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Apple Inc. said Tuesday that it will stop production of the “iPod.” The iPod was one of the company’s first popular handheld products and helped boost its profile with music consumers.
In a press release, Apple noted that the “iPod touch will be available while supplies last,” meaning that new production has been discontinued. Apple said “the music will live on” through a new integrated music experience.
“Music has always been part of our core at Apple and bringing it to hundreds of millions of users in the way iPod did impact more than just the music industry — it also redefined how music is discovered, listened to, and shared,” said Greg Joswiak, Apple’s senior vice president of Worldwide Marketing, in the release.
Apple plans to maintain “the spirit of iPod.” The company announced it will be adding an advanced way to access and listen to music across all of its products on Tuesday.
“We’ve integrated an incredible music experience across all of our products, from the iPhone to the Apple Watch to HomePod mini, and across Mac, iPad, and Apple TV. And Apple Music delivers industry-leading sound quality with support for spatial audio — there’s no better way to enjoy, discover, and experience music,” the release added.
Apple first introduced the iPod in 2001. It allowed users to have an upgraded experience from a CD player or an MP3 player. The iPod Touch, which was released in 2007, was also one of the tech giant’s most popular products, with about 100 million sold within six years. The iPod became less relevant with the growth of smartphones.
There have been seven iPod models. The last iPod Touch model was released in May 2019.
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The winners of the 2011 Car Design of the Year awards, as voted for by the Car Design News readership, were unveiled on the evening of the first Geneva motor show press day at the annual Car Design Night at La Sip nightclub in the Swiss capital. The event was one of the busiest in recent memory, with over 400 designers in attendance. The winners of the annual Car Design of the Year Awards were presented by Car Design News' Editor, Owen Ready.Thu, 01 May 2014
Volkswagen launched its revamped consumer website on Thursday. It looks more like OK Cupid or Plenty of Fish or Match.com. Yeah, we’ve used a few, so what?Fri, 23 Aug 2013
Think of a flying car and - depending on your age - you may think of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang or the Ford Anglia from the Harry Potter novels. But whatever, it's the stuff of fantasy, surely? The kind of machine that featured in those 'glimpses of the future' movies of the 1950s.


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T-Mobile announced earlier today that it will be finally start offering Apple’s iPhone on its network.
CNET reports that T-Mobile’s “Uncarrier” event, to be held on Tuesday, will have some iPhone related news in store for existing and future T-Mobile subscribers. Earlier this year, the carrier had announced that it’ll soon be carrying the iPhone officially on its network, but it didn’t specify an exact date.
The folks at RootMetrics conductive extensive tests on LTE performance across major U.S. carriers, and came out with results that put AT&T at the top spot for pure speeds, while Verizon came out victorious when it came to LTE coverage.
China Mobile — the world’s largest wireless carrier — is making a big bet on 4G LTE, with a planned investment of nearly $7 billion to build infrastructure towards this goal. The 4G network would be compatible with handsets made by most major manufacturers, including Apple, indicating that the company is getting ready to carry the iPhone 5.
Bloomberg reports that the bill introduced by Senators last week to make cell phone unlocking legal again may get support from small regional carriers.
These carriers hope that by allowing users to unlock their cell phones without carrier permission, will allow them to attract customers after they finish their contract with larger carriers like AT&T, Sprint etc.
Here’s some good news on the unlocking front if you’re in the U.S.
Hot on the heels of the response by the White House to the “Make Unlocking Cell Phones Legal” petition, Democratic senators Amy Klobuchar and Richard Blumenthal, along with Utah Republican Mike Lee have introduced a bill that would make unlocking cell phones legal again.
A few days back, we told you about AT&T’s newspaper ads that attacked the quality of T-Mobile’s voice and data network. T-Mobile has today hit back at AT&T with its own set of absolutely brilliant ads.


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Wonga enjoys mostly fallen out of the headlines however it hasn’t kept the marketplace. More lenders now have their own toes when you look at the door. Photo: David Levene/The Protector
Wonga features mostly fallen right out of the news however it has not leftover the market. Additional lenders now have their own foot within the doorway. Photograph: David Levene/The Guardian
Moneyline are a social loan provider in Blackburn
The worst on the payday lenders, famed for offer temporary financing at sky-high interest rates, have died out, but vulnerable people are still are focused with features of loans with four-figure APRs.
The medium-term financing market, in which money is lent for a few to year, was thriving which includes loan providers billing in excess of 1,000%, regularly to those in the cheapest earnings, or struggling to obtain from old-fashioned banks. These financing appear to work at similar assumption as payday advances aˆ“ a fast online or cellular application process, and cash within levels rapidly.
Oakam, which promotes highly on daytime television, boasts it’s going to give to people on value or with CCJs. New customers can acquire between A?200 and A?1,750 and pay they over three to one year. Going back customers can aˆ?borrow doing A?5,000 over timeaˆ?. Oakam’s common APR is actually 1,421per cent.
It was the best APR that Money found in the market, though numerous others best 1,000percent. For a A?500 mortgage over 6 months, PiggyBank enjoys a typical APR of 1,270per cent, Mr Lender 1,244.2%, Reliable Quid 1,percent, credit Stream 1,325%, and Wonga 1,086percent. Yes, Wonga. The infamous payday loan provider keeps mainly fallen out of the news, but it hasn’t gone away; it is simply supplying extended financing terms.
The Financial Conduct expert (FCA) released new procedures for short-term lenders in . Interest levels were capped at 0.8percent every day, and consumers will never payback significantly more than 2 times the amount lent.
Oakam Chief Executive Officer Frederic Nze says the firm’s common APR isn’t consultant of what it actually charges people, with larger rates for new consumers skewing the figures. He says many customers are billed an aˆ?annual interest rateaˆ? of between 36.8% and 288%.
aˆ?Our rate for new people begin beneath the FCA’s price limit for high-cost short-term credit score rating aˆ“ consumers cannot be billed above 0.8% interest each day nor repay significantly more than 100percent of the loan key in interest. While latest Oakam clientele start at a greater rate, those using our mobile app are in a position to reduce their unique rates over time because they build a digital history of liable borrowing behavior,aˆ? he explains.
Loans charity StepChange claims 1.4m lower-income people turned to high-cost credit score rating meet up with lifestyle prices just last year aˆ“ upwards from 1.1m in 2016.
They discovered those making use of these types of credit are on lower earnings and frequently in vulnerable employment with unusual jobs patterns. It states this disproportionately influences female, whom commonly in part-time or informal perform above boys. Other consumers of high-cost credit consist of people with no credit rating because of their era or becoming fresh to the united kingdom.
The FCA is actually evaluating various other high-cost credit goods, along with its findings out in ining businesses eg BrightHouse, which carries electric and white items on a rent-to-own foundation, in addition to house lenders such Provident.
Individuals payback A?, just A?54 shy of twice as much funds lent
aˆ?We want to understand FCA http://1hrtitleloans.com/payday-loans-wy expose a cover on rent-to-own and home financing services and products, equally they currently have on payday loans. No body needs to have to pay straight back significantly more than double whatever they acquire over the course of their own arrangement,aˆ? states Gillian chap, leader of people guidance.
The conclusion extreme price Credit Alliance was launched latest month, fronted by actor-turned-activist Michael Sheen. Really campaigning against high-interest credit providers and working to find fairer choices. It claims aˆ?fair financeaˆ? indicates the lender is not unfairly focusing on people with a product or service they can’t afford.
Scotcash are a not-for-profit personal business situated in Glasgow. A A?500 financing paid back over half a year at 145.1per cent APR would repay A?.
Street UK, an aˆ?ethical loans providersaˆ? and competitive alternative to doorstep or online loan providers. Its typical APR for new clientele was 120per cent.
Another option was a nearby credit score rating union. Had and controlled by her users, the financing unions supply both discount and financing services cannot recharge an APR surpassing 42.6per cent.


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Police are appealing for public assistance to identify two thieves who used a stolen credit card at numerous locations across Melbourne last month, Victoria Police say.
It is believed two males located a lost credit card at a shopping centre on the corner of Derrimut and Heaths roads in Werribee.
The victim’s credit card was then used to purchase goods including lottery tickets and cigarettes at a number of businesses in the Footscray, Kensington, Flemington and Yarra City areas on 16 November.
In total, about $1200 was spent on the day.
Police have released images of two men who they believe may be able to assist with their enquiries.
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The new VX7000 allows manufacturers to build devices 40 per cent smaller, the company claimed, and works with Via's C7-M processor designed to power small devices.
The first UMPCs were unveiled earlier this year offering PC functionality in a portable form factor. However, after the initial hype, reviewers reported disappointment about the bulky size, poor battery life and limited features.
Via's new chipset integrates North and South bridges onto a single chip, leading to a 42 per cent size reduction.
The VX7000 also features an integrated graphics controller and image enhancement technology for video acceleration, as well as an audio controller and support for six USB2.0 ports, four PCI slots, Sata II and Pata drives.
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Brazil: Industrial activity declines for first time in ten months in February
Industrial output dropped 0.7% in month-on-month seasonally-adjusted terms in February, which contrasted January’s 0.4% increase and marked the first decline since April 2020. February’s result surprised market analysts, who had expected a 0.4% expansion.
Looking at the details of the release, capital and consumer goods output swung to contraction. Moreover, durable consumer goods production dropped at a sharper rate compared to the previous month, while non-durable consumer goods production tipped into contraction.
On an annual basis, factory output rose at a more moderate pace of 0.4% in February (January: +2.3% yoy). Meanwhile, the trend improved, with the annual average variation of industrial production coming in at minus 4.1% in February, up from January’s minus 4.2% reading.
Commenting on the outlook, Alberto Ramos, economist at Goldman Sachs, reflected:
“The near term outlook for IP is challenging given the acceleration of inflation, record number of covid cases/fatalities, renewed social distancing and mobility-limiting protocols, and supply chain issues.”


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Although the Month of July is here and Samsung has started rolling out July 2021 security patch update for it’s devices, some Samsung devices have still not received the June 2021 security patch update by Samsung.
From the list of the devices that are yet to receive the June 2021 security patch update, it is time to cross out the Galaxy M10 as the Samsung Galaxy M10 receives June 2021 security patch update by Samsung.
The update is now rolling out for devices from different regions.
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Samsung Galaxy M10 Receives June 2021 Security Patch Update
The OTA update for Galaxy M10 is here with the firmware version M105YDXU7CUF2 for the users and devices in the Philippines.
For users in UAE, the corresponding firmware version for the Galaxy M10 June 2021 security patch update is M105GDXU7CUF2. Firmware for devices in other regions will be released soon.
You should keep in mind that this update is just a minor update that brings the security patch on your device up to date to protect it from threats. So you should not expect any major changes or changes in the UI.
Samsung announced that the Galaxy M10 receives the June 2021 security patch update with a lot of changes in terms of security.
The new security patch improves security and privacy by fixing 2 Critical, 27 High levels, and 5 Moderate levels Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE). You may not receive the update instantly.
The update may take some time to be released to every device that is available. Further you can also check if your device has received the update by heading to the Settings app on your device and then proceeding to the Software Updates section.
It has been some time since the M10 was introduced by Samsung. The device was released back in 2019 and it featured the Android 8.1 Oreo out of the box.
Now the M10 runs on Android 10 after it received two major updates for it’s OS. Now the M10 will no more receive any major OS updates, but it will keep receiving security patch updates for some more time.
On this note, we conclude our guide on Samsung Galaxy M10 receives June 2021 security patch update. We hope that you found this guide helpful.
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Primark Profitability to Grow as Retailer Reduces Markdowns
The budget fashion retailer has grown steadily outside of the UK with expansion into the US, where it cited strong demand at a recently opened outlet in Brooklyn.
LONDON, United Kingdom — Budget fashion retailer Primark, owned by Associated British Foods Plc, expects its profitability to grow this year as it reduces markdowns and reins in inventories.
The company, which also produces sugar and groceries, kept its full-year expectation for operating profit unchanged but said the margin will be a little bit ahead of last year after a strong first half.
Primark has grown steadily outside of the UK with expansion into the US, where the company cited strong demand at a recently opened outlet in Brooklyn. Growth was driven by new stores in the first half, with comparable sales down 1.5 percent.
The company said it’s reducing clearance sales and keeping inventories under control as consumers snap up new lines. Rivals like H&M have suffered from persistently high stock levels.
As expected, the group’s sugar profits were hit hard by lower prices. The company said the situation should improve for the full year.
The shares were down 0.5 percent early Wednesday in London. They’ve fallen 3.5 percent over the past year.
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“The Expanse” returned for its fourth season on Friday on its new home of Amazon Prime Video. It’s fitting then that the show itself is heading into new territory.
“One of the things that makes the books [the show is based on] so interesting is that they’re always evolving,” Naren Shankar, the show’s executive producer, told Business Insider in an interview this week. “That’s what makes [the show] so unique.”
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Kastamonu starts large MDF and flooring plant in Russia
The Turkish company Kastamonu Entegre, one of the world's largest producers of wood-based panels, launched on 24 September a large mill in Russia, in the Alabuga special economic zone (Tatarstan). As Whatwood.ru reports, the investment amounted US$ 600 million. In the first stage, the company will produce at the mill around 475,000 m3 of MDF and 20 million m2 of wooden flooring. Moreover, in 2016, Kastamonu will also open a 725,000 m3 chipboard facility there, while in 2017-2018, the start of a 575,000 m3 OSB ...
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Food truck owners agree that the mobile establishments are an easy first step into the restaurant business.
“They’re a lot easier to start up; there’s lower overhead and less risk involved than opening up a brick-and-mortar place,” said Tom Fuquay, who owns Nom Kauai, a food truck in Kapaa.
Miguel Baldera, who owns Chalupa’s Mexican Food, located in Koloa, agreed.
“You don’t need that much money to open up a food truck — $10,000 and you can do it,” he said.
Baldera bought his truck, which is a converted party bus from Oahu, for about $6,000. He spent another $7,000 to gut it, buy equipment and outfit it as a kitchen.
There are 67 food trucks on Kauai, up 16 from 2015, said Gerald Takamura, chief of the district environmental health program.
When Baldera opened his in 2011, there were a handful of other food trucks. A year later, that number increased to 39.
Fuquay and his wife, Alicia, bought their food truck from a company in Missouri for $29,000. It was formerly a food truck, so they didn’t have to spend extra money to make it a kitchen.
But the process of opening it here was long because of the “red tape” they had to go through to get the truck up to Hawaii’s health code.
“It was in code in Missouri, but we had to bring it up to Hawaii’s’s standards,” he said.
In Hawaii, food trucks are regulated by the Department of Health.
They are classified as a food establishment and are regulated by the same guidelines that are used for brick-and-mortar restaurants, said Peter Oshiro, environmental health program manager for the sanitation/food and drug department of DOH.
Proprietors must follow the procedures and requirements for opening a mobile food establishment, including a hand washing station is located within the establishment; hot holding units shall hold hot foods at 135°F or higher; and the Food Establishment Permit must be posted on the establishment and shall be easily visible to the public.
The DOH does not regulate where the food trucks can vend. It is up to the individual counties to enforce parking violations, or restrictions on where a mobile unit can park and vend, Oshiro said.
County oversees permits
On Kauai, someone interested in opening a food truck near county parks and recreational facilities needs to fill out a commercial activities designation application.
They need to provide their “name, business name, contact information, type of activity they are interested in (in this case food truck service), and the park, area or facility they would like to operate at/near,” said Lenny Rapozo, director of the Department of Parks and Recreation.
They also must answer 15 questions about their business and the potential impacts on the requested location, hours of operation, maintenance matters and insurance. A copy of the menu must also be provided, Rapozo said.
In addition to the application, a potential vendor needs to provide certificates from DOH that show the establishment meets health and food preparation standards. Under the permit, only food items can be sold. Merchandise like hats and T-shirts are not allowed, Rapozo said.
Vendors pay $100 per month to operate for seven days a week.
Food trucks are not allowed to drive to and sell their food on beaches or other public spaces. With permission, they can be on private property.
According to the county, food trucks may park along county streets if they follow state and county traffic and parking laws as the county has the authority to prohibit any hazards in its right of way and enforce state or county traffic laws.
The Kauai County Council is considering Bill No. 2628, which aims to create a comprehensive permitting process for these types of businesses.
Some have pointed out that a vendor would be able to set up shop in a parking lot next to an already established business. The street vendor’s business could have a negative impact on the brick-and-mortar establishments.
The bill is scheduled to be heard by the Council’s Public Works/Parks and Recreation Committee on Wednesday.
Another requirement is that all food preparation has to be done at a separate commissary kitchen.
“We can only serve food at the trucks,” Baldera said.
Before a final inspection, owners must submit a food establishment application to the sanitation branch. The final cost of the permit is based on the food operations involved.
The DOH does not regulate whether the food trucks are mobile, Oshiro said.
“Public health protection is assured by proper servicing of the mobile unit to ensure physical facilities are in order,” he said.
Just like stationary establishments, food trucks are subject to random health inspections.
“The permitting process is easy if you know restaurant health codes and where the equipment needs to be,” Baldera said.
Southern breakfast, burgers
The Fuquays opened Nom Kauai about a year ago with the help of friends who served as investors. The couple, who is originally from Florida, said they opened the food truck with the intent to bring a hint of southern flair to Kauai.
Nom Kauai specializes in burgers and breakfast, with southern charm.
For breakfast, the food truck serves up southern comfort food like biscuits and gravy and chicken and waffles.
The Woody Burger, made with onion straws, cheddar cheese, jalapenos and barbecue sauce, is popular for lunch.
Prices at most food trucks are similar to what you would find in a sit-down restaurant. Waffles run $11, while a Ranchero Burger is $13 at Nom Kauai.
“I’ve been a chef for eight years, and I’ve worked at a lot of restaurants on Kauai,” Fuquay said. “I had this vision of burgers and breakfast for a food truck. I started with zero money, and it’s grown.”
For the couple, the timing was perfect because a lot became available at the food truck park in Kapaa, by the neighborhood center.
“We struck while the iron was hot,” Fuquay said.
Mexican food, Hawaiian flair
Chalupa’s Mexican Food has been a staple in Poipu for the last four years. Baldera took over the Weliweli Road location after another food truck closed and he quit his job at the Hyatt.
“I was a sous-chef there, but when I quit my job, I didn’t know what to do,” he said. “A friend approached me about a food truck opportunity and I took it.”
Although originally from Vera Cruz, Mexico, Baldera said he wasn’t well versed in Mexican cuisine.
“I called my mom to get recipes; she gave me all the insights,” he said.
Baldera, who has 18 years experience in cooking, tweaks traditional Mexican recipes to give them a Hawaiian flair.
“I wanted to accommodate the people here so they would like it,” he said.
Food trucks have one other benefit, Alicia Fuquay said.
“People have high expectations when they go to restaurants. With a food truck, they may not expect a whole lot, and you end up surprising them with an awesome plate of food,” she said.


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Vodacom is pushing further into the financial services industry. The company has launched VodaLend Cash Advance, which allows its customers access to small, short-term cash loans. This new addition to its financial services is targeting South Africa’s underbanked consumers who need access to quick, frictionless cash. The cash advance service is available through their VodaPay app and offers cash advances between R50 and R500.
“Once approved, the money is advanced directly into the user’s VodaPay Wallet,” Vodacom said. “It can be used instantly for in-app purchases, including buying prepaid electricity and water, paying bills, scan-to-pay in shops, and sending money to friends and family.” The cash advance loans are available over a 14, 21 or 28 day period, at which point the entire balance is to be settled.
Vodacom believes it is also a way for consumers to build up a credit record, as many credit providers are too risk averse to lend to the customers that VodaLend Cash Advance is targeting. It still abides by all the credit regulations in the country, including affordability checks, while also considering a customer’s recharge and payment behaviour in the credit decision process. “This ensures that the service can be accessed by more people, including first-time borrowers who can now enjoy the benefits of a secure, regulated lending solution,” the company said.
“With only 26 million South African consumers having a formal credit record, there is still a significant part of the population that doesn’t have access to formal financial services,” said Cassim. “VodaLend Cash Advance provides affordable access to lending products for those who need these services most, but who have historically been prevented from doing so due to high fees and difficult-to-navigate paperwork.”
“On average, it’s up to 400% cheaper than using a mashonisa – it moves us beyond financial inclusion to real financial impact,” Vodacom Financial Services CEO Mariam Cassim said.


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Business News›Easyday stores
Future Enterprises offers one-time settlement via sale of assets
Future Group, of which FEL is a part, failed to clinch a Rs 24,713-crore deal with Reliance Industries to sell its retail assets. FEL manufactures, designs, procures and distributes fashion apparel for group companies.
Edelweiss in talks to sell Future Lifestyle's Cover Story to Reliance Retail
Cover Story was launched six years ago to take on global fast fashion brands Zara and H&M, while aLL caters to the plus-size market. Women's wear label Jealous 21 competes with brands such as Levi's and Forever 21.
Future's stake sale in its insurance arm helps banks recover ₹1,266 cr
FEL owes lenders and bondholders a total of ₹6,778 crore. Out of the ₹1,266 crore, State Bank of India (SBI) received the largest amount of ₹290 crore followed by Canara Bank (₹220 crore) and Central Bank (₹130 crore).
After deal with Reliance Retail collapses: Future lenders likely to go for Group insolvency
Bank of India, Future Retail's lead lender, filed a petition seeking insolvency proceedings against Kishore Biyani's flagship company at the Mumbai bankruptcy court on April 21.
Future Group to focus on saving, rebuilding Future Lifestyle, Future Supply Chain & Future Consumer
Reliance on Saturday called off its Rs 24,713-crore deal to acquire Future Group's retail, wholesale, logistics and warehousing assets, after the secured creditors of the Kishore Biyani-led companies voted against it.
Biyani starts process to revive Future Lifestyle Fashions
Future Lifestyle Fashions, which has not defaulted on loan repayments, plans to sell off a few fashion brands in its portfolio to raise Rs 1,000 crore, two company officials privy to the development told ET.
Future’s lenders reject $3.4 bn sale deal with Reliance RetailThe creditors voted on Thursday in a National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) mandated process to seek shareholders’ and creditors’ approval for a deal that has been lingering for 20-months amid opposition from Amazon. The struck down of the Reliance transaction by the creditors has now make it imminent for Future Group to go into bankruptcy, experts said.
Would take steps for value adjustments, reversal of takeover of stores by Reliance, says FRLReliance, India's biggest retailer, stunned Future on Feb. 25 with its staff suddenly showing up at many of Future's biggest stores to assume control, in what was seen as a de facto takeover.
Reliance terminates sub-lease of 950 Future storesLast month, Reliance Retail had taken over store spaces for which the Future Group couldn't pay lease rent. These were then sub-let to the Future Group for operation.
Future Group cos to convene shareholder, creditors meeting from April 20-23The deal would go ahead amid Reliance Retail taking over the operations of at least 300 stores of Future Retail and offering jobs to its employees after the Kishore Biyani-led group failed to make lease payments to landlords.
SC to hear FRL plea to extend payment deadline on MondayFRL had on Tuesday approached the apex court in a bid to stop State Bank of India, Bank of India, Bank of Baroda and HDFC Bank among two-dozen lenders from classifying its outstanding debt as non-performing assets (NPA) if the retailer fails to pay the instalment by the deadline.
Future Group files SC petition to extend payment deadlineIn its plea FRL said it lost time and was unable to service the debt as its Rs 25,000 deal with Reliance Retail is locked in court cases due to opposition from Amazon. Future faces the risk of its loan being classified as non-performing assets (NPAs) by the lenders if the retailer fails to pay up Rs 3,500 crore by January 29.
Give financial details to Samara Capital if you want funds to avoid default, Amazon tells Future RetailAmazon, that is currently embroiled in a legal tussle with Future Group over the Indian group’s plans to sell its assets to Reliance Retail, last week had opposed to FRL’s plans to sell its small-format stores to raise money to pay lenders to avoid defaulting on loan repayments.
Future Retail may miss $14 million coupon payment on bondsThe Kishore Biyani-promoted company, which had raised $500 million in an overseas bond issue offering 5.6% returns in January 2020, has one-month grace period till February 22 to make the semi-annual coupon payment.
Future Retail's independent directors seek Rs 3,500 crore loan from AmazonAmazon, embroiled in a legal tussle with Future over plans to sell its assets to Reliance Retail, earlier this week opposed FRL's plans to sell its 800 small-format Easyday and Heritage stores to raise money to pay lenders to avoid defaulting on loan repayments.
FRL's independent directors ask Amazon to confirm Rs 3,500-cr infusion by SaturdayE-mails sent to Amazon and Future group seeking comments on the matter did not elicit a response. Earlier this month, Future Retail had said it had missed the due date for the payment of Rs 3,494.56 crore to banks and lenders as it could not sell assets due to its ongoing litigation with Amazon, impacting its monetisation plans.
Amazon offers financial assistance to Future Retail, warns against selling storesAmazon has offered financial assistance to cash-strapped Future Retail, with which the US-based ecommerce major is embroiled in a legal battle to block a planned Rs 25,000-crore Reliance-Future deal.
Lenders look to sell Future Retail's small stores to recover over Rs 3,000-crore duesBanks led by the State Bank of India may soon invite expressions of interest for the small format chains - Easyday in Northern India and Heritage Fresh in Southern India, they said.
Reliance to bring 7-Eleven convenience stores to IndiaFuture Retail terminated its two year-old franchise agreement with 7-Eleven Inc that had planned to open and manage the global eponymous brand stores as a master franchisee in India.
With focus on tier-2 cities, Big Bazaar aims to have 300 hypermarket stores in next 3 quartersBig Bazar has also adopted digital modes, using shopping app, WhatsApp and even phone to get orders and get them delivered at the doorsteps. The company has also adopted concepts as 'pick up at stores'.
RIL helps cash-strapped Big Bazaar restock shelvesThe move comes at a time when Kishore Biyani-led Future Group is locked in a bitter legal feud with Seattle-headquartered Amazon over the sale of its retail and wholesale assets, including 1,550 Big Bazaar stores, to RIL for around Rs 24,700 crore.
Reliance almost doubles retail footprint with acquisition of Future GroupReliance Retail has also proposed to invest Rs 1,200 crore in FEL preferential equity (6.09% of post-merger equity of FEL) and Rs 1,600 cr in preferential warrants (option to acquire further 7.05%). The deal increases the retail store footprint of Reliance Retail Ltd, a unit of RIL, from current 28.7 million square feet to 52.5 million sq ft, consolidating its pole position, analysts said.
What made Kishore Biyani's Future is also what led to his undoingIf the debt position pushed Biyani into a corner, the pandemic sealed his fate. Any potential buyer will drive a hard bargain, knowing the group will find itself in a crisis when the loan moratorium ceases at the end of August. The man who hooked India on to retail bargains will have to negotiate hard for a good deal for himself. How did Biyani end up in this situation?
Retailers go online, where all the action now liesThis focus on online sales--in addition to physical stores and online marketplaces like Amazon--is in turn pushing logistics and supply chain companies to upgrade their warehouse management systems to something known as the omnichannel modes, and also invest more in last-mile connectivity to customers.
Anticipated lockdown extension, adequate stocks in place, say retailers"Based on sales projections, we have worked with suppliers to ensure that we have healthy stock availability at LOTS for our customers. Our supply chain management is flexible and is constantly evolving as per the rapidly changing scenario," LOTS Wholesale Solutions Managing Director Tanit Chearavanont told .
Future to Shutter 140 Easyday StoresAll 53 Easyday stores in the west — in Mumbai, Pune, Nashik and Ahmedabad — will be shut down in phases in this fiscal year.
Biyani company valued at Rs 43,000 crore: Amazon gets coupons to invest in Future RetailThe Seattle-based retail giant will buy a 49% stake in Future Coupons, a promoter group co of Future Retail.
Future Group plans to open 10,000 small storesBiyani plans to dot the country with small-format ‘Easyday’ stores in the range of 2,500 sq ft, and the membership-based plans to enrol about 20 million members.
Biyani sees a Rs 1.5-trillion opportunity with Easyday stores by'22The retail chain today unveiled a 30-year vision, Retail 3.0, by when it plans to become Asia's largest integrated consumer retailer by 2047 with revenue of in excess of USD 1 trillion.Load More
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For those who are eagerly waiting for Samsung’s new Galaxy S5 Smartphone to be launched in the market, here is everything you ever wanted to know, from release date to rumors. Samsung is expected to introduce the most awaited Samsung Galaxy S5 to the public possibly in the next week, on February 24, 2014, at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. Full of new technology and applications the price of the device is likely to be skyrocketing.
There is a long list of rumors associated with the Samsung Galaxy S5. The first one being that the device’s screen will be used as one big finger print sensor. However, the company denied the rumor and announced that the sensor will be inbuilt in the home button of the Smartphone. It was also mentioned by one of Samsung’s executive that they would be using the all-new iris scanning security technology with the device, but it is now clear that the technique would not be launched with this model.
Not only this, many early rumors said that Galaxy S5 would have an all-new metal chassis instead of the polycarbonate one used before. However, the reports are conflicting and according to an allegedly revealed report, the model will possibly support a plastic build rather than the rumored metallic body design.
There is a large talk about the Galaxy S5 design, which expected to be altogether different from the previous Smartphones. The S5 is said to be loaded with a 2K QHD display with improved color performance.
According to rumors, Samsung is going to provide better Air Gestures that allows hovering of multiple fingers on the screen but it’s not worth getting excited by the news. However, the new version may have certain big design related changes.
Samsung is also expected to launch a completely new battery with 3000mAh design for its new Smartphone. The most liked thing with Samsung is its innovation followed by simple packaging. In addition, the new device is expected to be sleeker. Talking about the camera, in contrast to the earlier reports that confirmed a 16-megapixel camera, the device is said to support a 20-megapixel rear camera and 4K video record.


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Fresh Wave Of Adalimumab Biosimilars Hits US
Multiple Humira Biosimilar Sponsors Confirm Launch, Offering Details Including Pricing
As launch dates arrive under settlement agreements with Humira originator AbbVie, multiple firms have introduced adalimumab biosimilars in the US, confirming launch and pricing details – with one biosimilar following in the footsteps of Coherus by announcing an 85% discount to the originator.
Multi-source US biosimilar competition to Humira (adalimumab) is finally a reality, with multiple sponsors confirming launches of and pricing details for their rivals to the top-selling immunology brand.
After Amgen launched its Amjevita (adalimumab-atto) version at the end of January this year, the market has been preparing for as many as eight further versions to launch around the start of July, under a series of settlements with originator AbbVie.
Generics Bulletin recently took a detailed look at the various competing biosimilars set to launch over the coming days (see sidebar).
Two firms that recently scooped covered preferred listings on the formulary of pharmacy benefit manager Optum Rx – Sandoz and Boehringer Ingelheim – announced their biosimilar launches on 1 July. (Also see "Sandoz, Boehringer’s Interchangeable US Humira Biosimilars Land Preferred Status" - Generics Bulletin, 26 Jun, 2023.)
Boehringer Ingelheim highlighted that its Cyltezo (adalimumab-adbm) version, available as a pre-filled syringe or as a pen auto-injector, was the “first and only US Food and Drug Adminstration-approved interchangeable biosimilar to Humira.”
The company’s biosimilar commercial lead, Stephen Pagnotta, said the product “reinforces our ultimate goal of providing a more affordable and accessible treatment option for this community, and we look forward to seeing the impact it will have across the US.”
The FDA’s interchangeability designation allows pharmacists to substitute a biosimilar for its reference biologic without consulting the original prescriber, subject to state law (Also see "Cutting Through The Confusion On US Biosimilar Interchangeability" - Generics Bulletin, 5 Aug, 2022.) – and adalimumab’s presence in the retail channel makes this aspect particularly pertinent.
Meanwhile, Sandoz said the launch of its Hyrimoz (adalimumab-adaz) high-concentration 100mg/ml version would be supported by “Sandoz One Source for Hyrimoz, a robust patient support program that provides educational, reimbursement and affordability support.”
“This is an important moment for Sandoz and for the millions of patients living with chronic inflammatory diseases in the US,” said Sandoz’s president for North America, Keren Haruvi. “With this launch, we are entering the US immunology market and continuing to fulfill our commitment to expand access to important medicines for patients.”
“Sandoz has a long history of developing and marketing biosimilars that generate healthcare savings and enhance competition that drives innovation in the market,” Haruvi stated. “We are pleased to continue this legacy in the US with Hyrimoz, which offers another treatment option for those who need adalimumab but might have previously been unable to access or afford this critical medicine.”
Samsung Bioepis And Organon Opt For 85% Discount
Samsung Bioepis and partner Organon also confirmed their biosimilar launch at the start of July, revealing that their Hadlima (adalimumab-bwwd) version – which, like Sandoz’s Hyrimoz, is approved in both high-concentration and low-concentration formulations – would be available at a significant discount to the originator.
A carton including two pre-filled pens or two pre-filled syringes of Hadlima “is available at a list price (wholesale acquisition cost) of $1,038,” the partners announced, “which represents an 85% discount in comparison to the list price of Humira, in order to enable expanded access to patients.”
“As the largest loss-of-exclusivity event in pharmaceutical history, this is a singular moment for the US health care system to embrace biosimilars,” said Organon CEO Kevin Ali. “Every stakeholder should be invested in the success of this market to realize the value biosimilars can create for patients, providers, and the US health care economy.”
Ali said the firm was “thrilled to now provide Hadlima in the US at a more affordable cost and expand much-needed access to adalimumab. With our deep biosimilar commercial experience, a new comprehensive patient support program, and our dedication to providing exceptional HCP support, we are immediately well-positioned to make a positive impact.”
At the same time, Samsung Bioepis president and CEO Christopher Hansung Ko said the Hadlima launch “marks an important milestone towards expanding treatment options for millions of patients suffering from chronic autoimmune diseases in the US,” insisting that “based on our robust track record over the past four years with approximately 6.8 million units of our adalimumab biosimilar supplied in ex-US markets, we are well-positioned to deliver this life-changing medicine to patients through stringent quality control, rigorous manufacturing, and supply resilience.”
Coherus had recently announced that its Yusimry (adalimumab-aqvh) biosimilar would be priced at an 85% discount to Humira, or even cheaper through Mark Cuban’s Cost Plus Drugs company (see sidebar).
However, this move led to legal wrangling with AbbVie over claims that it violated the pair’s settlement agreement. (Also see "Coherus And AbbVie Trade Legal Blows Amid Radical Adalimumab Price Offering" - Generics Bulletin, 15 Jun, 2023.)
Another biosimilar sponsor to have confirmed launch is Celltrion, which is marketing the third and so far final high-concentration adalimumab biosimilar to win FDA approval, Yuflyma (adalimumab-aaty).
Citing a list price of “$6,576.50 per month,” the firm noted that Yuflyma was available in both auto-injector and pre-filled syringe presentations.
“The launch of Yuflyma is a critical milestone not only for Celltrion USA, but for patients, healthcare providers, and payers,” said Celltrion USA chief commercial officer Tom Nusbickel. (Also see "Building A US Business: Celltrion’s New CCO Talks Strategy" - Generics Bulletin, 28 Mar, 2023.)
“We are committed to providing a patient-centric approach with a focus on increased access to innovative, high-quality biologics in the US,” Nusbickel stated. “Celltrion has a demonstrated track record of commercial, regulatory and manufacturing success globally – including the first monoclonal antibody biosimilar infliximab – and our dedicated immunology commercial team is ready to leverage their experience and market knowledge in the US.”
Several further companies also have FDA-approved Humira biosimilars in their portfolio and are expected to launch imminently. However, as Generics Bulletin published, Biocon, Coherus, Fresenius Kabi and Pfizer had yet to publicly comment on their adalimumab launches.
One biosimilar that will not be among the wave of adalimumab rivals launching at the start of July is Alvotech’s AVT02 100mg/ml version, which is due to be marketed in the US by Teva. The biosimilar has repeatedly failed to pass muster with the US Food and Drug Administration as facility deficiencies led to a series of complete response letters. (Also see "Alvotech And Teva To Miss US Adalimumab Launch After Further FDA Setback" - Generics Bulletin, 29 Jun, 2023.)


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Stores across the Garden State are gearing up for big crowds of back-to-school shoppers as the state sales tax holiday goes into effect today.
The tax holiday runs through Sept. 5. It waives the 6% state sales tax on a wide variety of back-to-school items.
That includes everything from arts and crafts supplies, sports equipment and computers under $3,000
"We have some laptops as a part of that sale organizers for teachers, that's going to be part of the sale. As a convenience at our stores, we have these QR codes posted. You can just scan the QR code, and it will actually list all the approved items for the tax free holiday,” says Joshua Strudl, the general store manager of Walmart in Secaucus.
New Jersey estimates the tax holiday will save the average family up to $50 on school supplies.


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- THE MAGAZINE
The commission alleged that Aerus LLC, of Dallas, was aware of the potential for hazards and did not immediately notify the commission, as required by law.
In settling the dispute, the company denied the allegations, the CPSC said.
The defective vacuums have a power cord that extends from the top of the handle. The cord can break inside the handle or the casing around the cord can break.
Electrolux LLC, the company's predecessor, received about 75 reports of broken cords or casings, according to the commission. About half of the incidents caused burns or shocks to consumers, including serious injuries such as second and third degree burns, and shock.
The commission said the company recalled about 226,000 of the vacuums in November 1998. The vacuums were sold between May 1991 and September 1993 under various model names.


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OSLO--The next version of Opera Software's browser will get a major graphics-hardware boost, an approach that's been spreading to browsers keen to increase battery life, improve performance, and enable new features.
"Everything is accelerated," said Jan Standal, Opera's vice president of desktop products, in an interview today at the company's Up North Web press event here about Opera 12. "The whole user interface."
Specifically, that means hardware acceleration for Cascading Style Sheets transitions and animations, for Canvas 2D drawing, and for text, he said. And Opera 12 gets support for the WebGL 3D graphics technology--also hardware-acclerated.
The shift overall will lead to a more lively Web, predicted Haakon Wium Lie, Opera's chief technology officer and the founder of CSS. "With 3D, with the hardware acceleration, we will welcome a whole range of new types of content," he said. "Games, I think, will be foremost there."
An alpha version of Opera 12 is due to arrive Thursday. And Christian Krogh, Opera's chief development officer, said the final version should be released later this year.
Microsoft catalyzed the current hardware acceleration push for browsers with IE9, but that browser requires Windows Vista or Windows 7. Opera hopes to reach much farther, including other operating systems and Windows XP, Standal said.
WebGL, initially developed by Mozilla and the Khronos Group standards organization, has attracted support among all major browser makers except Microsoft. That undermines the utility of the technology for game developers who might otherwise build Web-based apps.
One of those developers is Rovio Mobile of Angry Birds fame. Saara Bergstrom, head of consumer engagement and social marketing, though, believes Microsoft will come around, which would help with the company's effort to reach all screens possible.
"WebGL is missing to some extent. I'm pretty sure they will come aboard with WebGL in the future as well," Bergstrom said. But there are other ways to reach IE, too: "Flash is the other important part," she said. Last week, Rovio showed a forthcoming version of Angry Birds that runs on Adobe Systems' new Flash Player 11, which has its own hardware-accelerated 3D abilities.
Lie said Microsoft has turned over a new leaf when it comes to Web standards support.
"As they saw their position weaken, they've come much more on board with standards," Lie said. "I don't think they have an Interest in not doing WebGL. I think they will come on board."
Also in the Opera 12 is a new HTML5 parser, a feature that will bring Opera into line with the new Web standard for processing the code that makes up Web pages. The result should be better compatibility, so Web pages viewed with one browser look the same as when viewed with another.
Updated 3:03 a.m. PT with comments about WebGL and Microsoft. Updated at 5:31 a.m. PT to correct that the globe picture was rendered with OpenGL.


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Blockpass, the pioneer of On-chain KYC(TM), is excited to announce its growing partnership with Seedify, the gateway to blockchain gaming. Seedify will be using Blockpass’ proprietary KYC solutions to provide a safe, secure and compliant ecosystem where gamers and gaming enthusiasts can enjoy the benefits of blockchain and cryptocurrency.
Seedify is a blockchain gaming-focused incubator and launchpad ecosystem which provides support and opportunities for innovators and project developers through access to funding, community and partnership building, and a complete support system to help drive the future of gaming and blockchain. The project is assisting gamers as they begin to explore new avenues, spending time on games and taking advantage of opportunities to earn in-game item NFTs and tokens. Through holding $SFUND, users are able to buy game tokens before they’re listed on the market, by participating in IGOs (initial game offerings) on the Seedify Launchpad.
Blockpass is a digital identity verification provider which provides a one-click compliance gateway to financial services and other regulated industries. Through Blockpass, users can create, store, and manage a data-secure digital identity that can be used for an entire ecosystem of services, token purchases and access to regulated industries. For businesses and merchants, Blockpass is a comprehensive KYC & AML SaaS that requires no integration and no setup cost. You can set up a service in minutes, test the service for free and start verifying and on-boarding users. Currently with more than 160,000 verified user identity profiles, Blockpass facilitates instant onboarding, and to date almost 5000 services have taken advantage of this opportunity to get access to users with reusable digital identity profiles.
“Seedify is a leader in the blockchain gaming industry and we were delighted to work with them to bring our compliance technology to that space,” said Adam Vaziri, Blockpass CEO. “By bringing seamless and efficient identity verification to gamers we hope to facilitate a safe and secure ecosystem where they can play and earn.”
“Blockpass’ compliance software provides a vital solution, ensuring ease of use, along with a safe and secure KYC process,” noted Levent Cem Aydan, Founder and CEO – Seedify. “This gives us the ability to seamlessly and efficiently onboard new users, maintaining the integrity of our platform and giving our community confidence that their private data is protected.”
Blockpass has grown significantly in size and use since its inception, both in the number and range of users and organizations it has partnered with and the scope of its work. Blockpass continues to develop its digital identity protocol with updates and additions to improve the compliance experience. The existential need for DeFi projects to be regulatory compliant and the recent integrations have led to a surge in interest for Blockpass’ On-chain KYC(TM) solution. Through its recent work with Animoca Brands, Blockpass is developing the ability to provide KYC where the delivery of the verification result is provably sent and shown on a blockchain without sharing the underlying data. This represents a significant step towards the future Blockpass hopes to bring about where identity verification can be proved without revealing any personal information at all.
Microsoft Backs Blockchain-Focused Gaming Company WeMade
Over the last few years, Microsoft has been venturing out and investing in new sectors of technology, such as investing in Space and Time, a decentralised data warehouse. Microsoft’s investments in areas such as Web3 are a sign of the times, as many large-cap technology companies have adopted the idea since 2021. Web3 is an idea that uses cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology to provide internet users with data security, privacy, and scalability.
Microsoft’s Latest Venture
Most recently, we have seen Microsoft back WeMade, a South Korean video game developer that has made several aggressive bets on blockchain technology over the years. WeMade is best known for creating the Legend of Mir series, which has attracted more than 120 million users in Asia. The company’s games, such as Legend of Mir 2, generate over $20 million per month in China alone, highlighting the dominating presence WeMade has in the Asian gaming market. WeMade is also a progressive video game company that has been exploring different ways to incorporate blockchain into its games.
WeMade’s Work In Blockchain
The company’s objective is to use blockchain technology to transform everyday games and to have its stablecoin used as one of the main currencies in the blockchain gaming market. Microsoft recognises the private company’s potential, investing $14.8 million in the company through convertible bonds, as per regulatory filings. Shinhan Asset Management and Kiwoom Securities also backed the blockchain gaming-focused company, with Shinhan investing $21.2 million and Kiwoom investing $10.5 million. These three investments are just the beginning of WeMade’s plans to build its global blockchain gaming ecosystem.
WeMade is at the forefront of blockchain gaming, which is why the company is receiving significant backing from some of the most respected companies in the gaming sector. Blockchain already has a considerable presence in the gambling industry and brings with it many advantages. Casinos that embrace blockchain allow individuals to play games solely using crypto by supporting the most popular digital currencies available. This means that players don’t have to wait a long time to get payouts or register to play games like blackjack and slots in the crypto gaming space. These are the defining features of the best crypto casino online. The increasing presence of blockchain in gaming and online gambling makes one wonder if it will make its way into sports betting.
There are also blockchain-based games that let players have real ownership of in-game assets, such as CryptoKitties, a platform developed by Canadian studio Dapper Labs in Vancouver, British Columbia. In 2018, CryptoKitties received backing from Steph Curry after partnering with the Golden State Warriors star to release the first-ever celebrity-branded CryptoKitty. Each CryptoKitty represented Curry’s interests and skills, such as his passion for cooking.
Where Else Are We Seeing The Idea Of Web3?
Microsoft may be investing in blockchain and Web3, but the technology company isn’t the only one. While some critics have pointed out concerns over Web3’s decentralisation, and Jack Dorsey and Elon Musk have both said the idea serves only as a marketing term, companies like Nike are still moving into this space.
During the week of November 14th, 2022, Nike announced that it is launching a Web3-enabled platform called ‘.Swoosh’. The platform will allow people to collect and trade digital items like virtual sneakers and the Nike .Swoosh platform is expected to launch in January 2023. It is meant to encourage customers to become co-creators in digital product royalties. The platform’s digital collectibles can be used in Web3 games such as t-shirts and sneakers, and the company also stated that users will be able to unlock real-world benefits through Web3 technology, including conversations with pro athletes.
Microsoft has been investing in new industries for years, and WeMade has been making a global name for itself in blockchain gaming at the same time. It’s not a surprise that the two companies have finally come together, with Microsoft investing a substantial amount of capital in the South Korean video gaming company. The future is blockchain gaming, and Microsoft will be glad the company got its foot in the door in the beginning.
Fastex Chain is here. It’s time to earn and maximize profits.
As one of the most-awaited and massive projects of the Fastex ecosystem, Fastex Chain has come as a new and one-of-a-kind blockchain platform that brings a new way of business development and revenue growth in blockchain with its game-changing consensus mechanism – Proof of Stake and Activity (PoSA), taking into account the users’ actions to maximize your chance of becoming a validator according to your users’ activity on your smart contracts in addition to your stake. The PoSA consensus idea of using stake and activity to validate transactions in blockchain networks is patent pending.
With this move, all the products of the Fastex ecosystem with regards to their web 3.0 components including ftNFT marketplace, Fastex Verse, and FastexPay will be moved to Fastex Chain, with Fasttoken as its native currency.
FastexChain enables developers, builders, and businesses to build and scale decentralized applications on this rewarding platform, fostering the growth of user activity and high value.
We have created a platform that is simple and profitable for diverse businesses, representing countless possibilities for everyone bold enough to take the first step. You can endlessly grow, build and scale and earn within the Fastex Chain network. Change is coming and we can embrace it together.
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Blockchain Trading Card Game Kingdom Hunter Launching This Month on WEMIX PLAY
Kingdom Hunter, the brand new blockchain trading card game developed by RedFox Games, launches on WEMIX PLAY on November 15.
Kingdom Hunter is the first game based on a completely new IP on the WEMIX platform and features unique gameplay, upgraded mechanics and intuitive strategy. Kingdom Hunter is highly anticipated for its illustrious graphics and innovative Play-and-Earn gaming style. The number of pre-registrations around the globe has already surpassed the 1 million user milestone, following two closed beta tests.
“Kingdom Hunter was designed for the WEMIX PLAY platform from the ground up – from onboarding to the game development stages. We are confident of the title’s ability to perform well in the Play-and-Earn space,” David Son, CEO of RedFox Games, said.
“We are putting significant efforts behind supporting Kingdom Hunter, to help the game reach its full potential in the global market. We expect this title will play a key role in breaking down barriers between games and our real-life world through the inter-game economy of the WEMIX platform,” Henry Chang, CEO of Wemade, said.
Kingdom Hunter maximises the charm of the turn-based battle system by adding the ability to capture and persuade enemies’ Hero cards. The game is backed up by a roster of content including fantasy stories, the collection, and growth of multiple Heroes, battles based on character traits, and the development of cities via political decisions. Dynamic battles, which take place on a gigantic world map to obtain strategic footholds, add a new layer of entertainment to the game.
The main currency of the game is Lord Coin. Users can earn Lord Coin with in-game resources such as Runestone. The game’s systems enable users to earn resources and currency in the game, which can later be used in the real-world economy by exchanging Lord Coin into WEMIX tokens. Kingdom Hunter’s Lord Coin will be joining the REFLECT Alliance on the WEMIX platform, allowing for easy token swaps across games.
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Agreement for riders in the self-employed delivery sector provides an innovative blueprint for the future of work, says the GMB and Deliveroo.
GMB Union and Deliveroo have signed an historic union recognition deal covering the company’s more than 90,000 self-employed riders.
The Voluntary Partnership Agreement  will see GMB have rights to collective bargaining on pay and consultation rights on benefits and other issues, including riders’ health, safety and wellbeing.
GMB will also be able to represent individual riders who are GMB members in disputes, giving them a stronger voice.
The agreement recognises that Deliveroo riders are self-employed, following a series of UK court judgements which have confirmed this status.
Mick Rix, GMB National Officer, said:
“This deal is the first of its kind in the world.
“Tens of thousands of riders for one of the world’s largest online food delivery services will now be covered by a collective agreement that gives them a voice – including pay talks, guaranteed earnings and representation in times of difficulty.
“Riders deserve respect for the work they do; and Deliveroo deserves praise for developing this innovative agreement with GMB – a blueprint for those working in the platform self-employed sector.
“This is a valuable contribution in making work better and to the future world of work.”
Will Shu, Deliveroo founder and CEO, said:
“We are delighted to partner with the GMB in this first-of-its-kind voluntary agreement, giving self-employed riders flexibility, guaranteed earnings, representation and benefits. Deliveroo has long called for riders to have both flexibility and security and this innovative agreement is exactly the sort of partnership the on-demand economy should be based on.
“This voluntary partnership is based on a shared commitment between the GMB and Deliveroo to rider welfare and wellbeing. Together, we are focusing on what matters most to riders.
“Deliveroo was amongst the first platforms to offer riders free insurance, which we have extended to cover periods of illness and support for new parents, and we are proud to be able to build on that with this new partnership.”
Notes to editors
Deliveroo riders will not automatically become GMB members. They will have to sign up as members through the usual channels.
Deliveroo riders are currently paid the National Living Wage, plus costs, while on an order, although most riders earn significantly more than this. This pay floor will be guaranteed as part of the agreement and will be discussed annually with the GMB.
Deliveroo is an award-winning delivery service founded in 2013 by William Shu and Greg Orlowski. Deliveroo works with over 170,000 best-loved restaurants and grocery partners, as well as over 190,000 riders globally to provide the best food delivery experience in the world. Deliveroo is headquartered in London, with offices around the globe. Deliveroo operates across 11 markets, including Australia, Belgium, France, Hong Kong, Italy, Ireland, Netherlands, Singapore, United Arab Emirates, Kuwait and the United Kingdom.
GMB is a trade union that represents working people across the UK and Ireland. GMB has over 500,000 members who work in every type of job imaginable across public services and private sector companies too. We have tens of thousands of highly trained staff and activists who understand the world of work. GMB has been around for over 130 years and one fact has remained throughout this time, we are run by members for our members. Our mission is to make work better.
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How will notebooks grow in the future? Last year Intel joined more than 500 industry manufacturers in launching project Athena to redefine notebooks. At a press conference in the early hours of this morning, Intel announced the Athena Project 2020 and the new EVO certification. Intel’s Athena Program is not a specific standard, but a long-term process, with new changes and requirements every year since last year, with the core goal of continuously improving the user’s notebook experience.
The previous “Athena Project” 1.0 specification defined six metrics – performance/responsiveness, prior to the user’s field of view, adaptive intelligence, worry-free battery life, fast and reliable connectivity, appearance specifications and interaction.
Version 1.0 of the Athena Project has certified more than 50 editions of notebooks, but Intel will not stop there, the launch of the “Athena Plan” has more specific requirements, its requirements beyond the simple CPU itself, from design to testing to battery life, interfaces and so on have requirements.
The result of the Athena Project is the new EVO platform, which is Intel-certified and has passed the latest KEIS specifications of the Athena Project, and with this certification mark it means it will have the best notebook experience.
In the EVO platform, support for 11 generation Core processor is not running, the design to be compact, but also through 25 plus performance and reaction time testing, support Thunderbolt 4, Wi-Fi 6 plus network, charging 30 minutes can be used for 4 hours, FHD battery life is not less than 9 hours.
According to official requirements, as long as the “Athena Project” 2.0 certification, then this notebook whether it is day-to-day office, play games and even content creation, can be competent.
According to official information, Acer Acer, Asus, Dell, Dynabook, HP, Lenovo, LG, MSI, Thunder Snake and Samsung have joined Intel’s EVO certification program, and many more will join them in the future.
More than 20 EVO-certified notebooks are expected to be available this year, including Acer Swift 5, ASUS Zenbook Flip S, Lenovo Yoga 9i and Samsung Galaxy Book Flex 5G.


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A shortage of beef and pork could be a plus for two of the largest makers of plant-based meat.
Beyond Meat Inc. and privately-held Impossible Foods Inc. are likely benefactors in the wake of closures of major meat-packing plants hit by coronavirus outbreaks.
The evidence was on vivid display Tuesday, after Beyond Meat reported fiscal first-quarter results that blew past Wall Street estimates, sending its shares up 7% in extended trading. Shares of Beyond Meat have surged 85% since March 18, as retailers request “expedited” deliveries to refill shelves across the country, a company spokesperson said.
A 141% jump in first-quarter revenue and profit “exceeded our expectations despite an increasingly challenging operating environment due to the COVID-19 health crisis,” Beyond Meat Chief Executive Ethan Brown said in a statement announcing the results.
See also: Beyond Meat swings to profit as meat supply chain slammed by coronavirus
It’s roughly the same story at Impossible Foods, where Chief Financial Officer David Lee told MarketWatch it’s “full steam ahead.”
Case in point: Impossible Foods on Tuesday said its flagship Impossible Burger product will be available at 1,700 Kroger Co. stores, starting immediately. What’s more, it has announced the addition of 777 retail locations the past three months, bringing Impossible’s nationwide reach to more than 1,000 stores — including recent debuts at Albertsons Cos. Inc., Jewel-Osco, Pavilions, Safeway Inc., and Vons, bolstering Impossible’s availability in the Midwest and West.
Retail expansion has coincided with record demand for the company’s beef and pork substitutes. Sales at grocery stores hit a record in March, and April will easily eclipse the previous record, according to Lee.
“We have not seen any interruption in our supply chain,” Lee told MarketWatch. “While 95% of our consumers are meat eaters, the way we make our product is incredibly different. The meat industry has to grow an animal, transport it, slaughter it, process it, and turn it into the meat it serves. We bypass the animal, we go straight to the plants. We have a vastly different way to make our product that is far more efficient for us and far better for the planet.”
Meanwhile, Impossible Foods products continue a test trial at Restaurant Brands International Inc.’s Burger King chain.
Beyond Meat, too, has greatly expanded its point of sales. On April 21, it began selling its products through nearly 4,200 Starbucks Inc. locations in China. (Starbucks on Monday said it would open more than 85% of its company-operated stores in the U.S. by the end of this week, and 90% by early June.) Additionally, Beyond Meat last month said it secured a $150 million, five-year secured revolving credit facility to maintain its growth trajectory. The credit facility provides the company with an option to expand the facility to $350 million if necessary.
“We’re seeing increased pressure from retail accounts to fill orders and keep up with demand over the next several weeks,” Larry Praeger, CEO of Dr. Praeger’s Sensible Foods, a pioneer in the plant-based frozen-food sector, told MarketWatch. Its New Jersey factory is running at 75% to 80% capacity and can produce approximately 100,000 pounds daily. A new manufacturing line is in the works to double Dr. Praegers’ capacity. (Praeger’s Sensible Foods are sold at Kroger, Amazon.com Inc.’s Whole Foods Market, Costco Wholesale Corp. and Trader Joe’s.)
It’s another tale at Tyson Foods Inc. The biggest U.S. meat company’s stock was battered Monday after it reported a 15% drop in earnings and production disruptions and plant closures as hundreds of its workers test positive for COVID-19. Tyson expects volumes to decline in the second half of fiscal 2020.
“Operationally, we have and expect to continue to face slowdowns and temporary idling of production facilities from team member shortages or choices we make to ensure operational safety,” the company said.
Tyson’s quarterly results amplify the growing narrative of a disruption in the nation’s meat supply. Costco outlets are limiting meat purchases amid dire warnings in recent weeks from food executives, while some Wendy’s Co. restaurants have temporarily taken hamburgers off the menu.
“The food supply chain is breaking,” company chairman John Tyson said in a blog post on the company’s website April 26, warning of an upcoming shortage in steak and pork. “Millions of pounds of meat will disappear” as plants close, he added. This month, the company has shuttered a meat processing plant in Pasco, Wash., that produces enough beef in one day to feed 4 million people; two of its largest facilities in Iowa and Indiana; and a chicken processing plant in Tennessee because of COVID-19 outbreaks.
Tyson’s comments parallel alerts from JBS SA, the world’s biggest meat company, and Smithfield Foods Inc., the world’s top pork producer, that consumers are likely to see meat shortfalls. On Sunday, JBS said it will shut down another beef production facility in Wisconsin.
The Smithfield Foods plant in Sioux Falls, S.D., was closed April 14 after two workers died and 783 others tested positive for the virus.
More than 5,000 meat and food processing workers have been infected or exposed to COVID-19, according to the United Food and Commercial Workers International Union.
With pork production in the U.S. down about 25%, Impossible Foods’ entry into the pork market in January would appear prescient. The company debuted its pork products at the CES tech conference in Las Vegas in January.
See also: Impossible Foods adds pork to menu amid ‘most significant science project and business endeavor in the world’
“As the outbreak continues, we think meat processors will continue to be faced with the difficult task of balancing worker safety and ensuring the nation’s meat supply chain runs smoothly,” Thematic Research analyst Arun Sundaram said in a note April 27. He expects Tyson and Hormel Foods Corp. to eventually benefit in the long term.


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Tesla Motors has told regulators its planned merger with SolarCity could be delayed by lawsuits seeking to block the $2.6 billion merger.
All four lawsuits allege that Tesla executives and board members breached their fiduciary duties because they have interlocking interests in the two companies. One of the suits seeks an injunction to block the proposed merger.
The lawsuits were filed by the Arkansas Teachers Retirement System, the City of Riviera Beach Police Pension Fund, and two individual investors: P. Evan Stephens and Ellen Prasinos.
SolarCity is struggling financially, but the proposed acquisition by Tesla could is seen by some as a way to help shore up the solar installer’s finances.
In August, SolarCity told regulators it could incur up to $5 million in restructuring costs as part of a shift in strategy.
The proposed combination raised eyebrows from the start because of the close relationship between the companies. Elon Musk, Tesla’s CEO, owns 20% stakes in both companies and his cousins Lyndon Rive and Peter Rive are SolarCity’s CEO and chief technical officer, respectively.
The lawsuits could delay the proposed merger until a Delaware court hearing, which would not likely occur until mid-October.
Tesla says the suits have no merit, according to press reports. In announcing the merger, Musk told reporters the aim was not to prop up SolarCity, but create a unified solar-plus-storage product for consumers.
“It will be very difficult for the courts to blow this off,” James Cox, a professor at the Duke University School of Law, told Bloomberg Markets. “It’s a high-profile case, it’s a self-dealing case. This gets a much deeper look than most others would.”


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GRAMERCY— The menu for Tom: Tuesday Dinner, Colicchio's project that debuts tonight, is up. Nine courses, $150. [EaterWire]
DUMBO— The Brooklyn Paper's Gersh Kuntzman gets a little drunk on burgers at Friday's Burger Bash and points out a fact we didn't notice before: "As a Brooklynite, I'm absolutely appalled that 67 Burger has been shunted out basically to the very corner of the Tobacco Warehouse, they haven't even given them a sign!" NB: they were in the Warehouse netherlands right alongside the Eater.com burger (though we did, in fact, have a sign). [BP]
PRICE HIKES— Wall Street might be taking a beating this month, but for restaurants and diners, the mainstream impact might not be felt until next year: "Restaurants, now working to secure supply and price contracts for meat and other commodities for the upcoming year, are expecting big increases in food costs — increases that will likely lead to menu changes and price hikes." Furthermore, experts are calling it "the most challenging environment for restaurant operators regarding food price inflation on the wholesale level for almost 30 years." [AP via Eater SF]For more stories from Eater, go to eater.com.


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FoodProductionDaily.com presents a photo gallery highlighting a selection of recent executive appointments at major food packaging companies. If you have any executive appointments you’d like to tell the industry about, contact Rory Harrington at rory.harrington ‘at’wrbm.com.
PTi Extruders has announced the appointment of Sushant Jain as Senior Scientist-Applications and Technology.
The US-based global manufacturer of sheet extrusion machinery said that Jain, a 30-year plastics industry veteran, brings an extensive range of experience in polymer technology and processing.
His primary role at will be to direct application development and the company’s “dryer-less” HVTSE twin-screw sheet extrusion system program, said the company.
He has held wide-ranging roles in research and development, product development, process development, and lean manufacturing with leading packaging companies including Pactiv Corp. where he recently served as a senior development engineer.
Jain has successfully developed and commercialised barrier containers for food/nutritional products.
The plastic specialist holds a bachelor of science in chemical engineering from Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) in Bombay and a master of science in chemical engineering from Cornell University.
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Fortnite 's Rocket first made its debut alongside the Battle Royale map changes that went live at the start of Season 4 in May. Whatever Epic has been planning this whole time, we'll finally see the fruits of their labor on Saturday afternoon.
The exact reason why is not clear, but it seems that Epic was extremely keen on letting everybody know - perhaps to ensure that a bunch of gawkers don't show up on Sunday for the glorious spectacle that is a crushing wave of realisation that you missed the actual glorious spectacle. A countdown in the game also appeared that led gamers to believe the rocket would launch, but when the timer hit zero, nothing happened. The event, which is now referred to as 'Blast Off!' will only happen once so this will be the only chance players get to see what unfolds. Whether or not the mode will be released again anytime soon remains unclear at this point in time.
It's also been rumoured that out of that smouldering hole where the rocket lands, a Fortnite Leviathan creature will surface.
Two Epic Buddies said that Fortnite season 4 will end with two limited time modes (LTM).
Epic developers took to reddit to explain what Fornite's latest LTM needs, and why it's proved such a strain on the server. Fortnite players have scorned the vast distance between the second and third circles, which made Final Fight more of a race than a battle for players unlucky enough to be on the other side of the map.
For those wanting to watch the big rocket event, it can be found by gliding into the B4 coordinates on your map.
Fortnite Battle Royale is a free-to-play game now available on PS4, Xbox One, PC, Switch and iOS.