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Debuting at the age of 51 with the movie, “The Legend”, Saravanan Arul is a famous Tamil businessman, producer, and actor. Known as the owner of the largest family-owned textile retail chain- Saravana Stores, he has taken over the business after his father.
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While he was a locally known personality, he appeared in headlines after multiple media sources speculated that Saravanan has undergone plastic surgery to make himself appear younger and more attractive.
After studying management, the businessman turned actor joined his father’s textile business offering fashionable clothes at affordable rates. This made the company popular with a turnover of crores at present. However, Saravanan’s claim to fame was his appearance in ads for his retail chain dancing with famous South Indian actresses like Tamannah and Hansika Motwani. While he was trolled for these ads, this was what made him appear in the public eye.
Furthering his passion to be on screen, he appeared and produced a film called “The Legend” written by J.D-Jerry in 2022. And with a mix of trolling and loving the movie, he came to be known as Legend Saravanan. His popularity not only boosted his fanbase but also led to the expansion of this family textile retail chain in Delhi, Mumbai, and several other parts of India. So, if you are someone who has been coming across this name on multiple social media platforms, here is everything to know about him.
The businessman turned actor is father to two girls and is divorced as of now. It was owing to media speculations that people started noticing he has started looking much more different than he used to look since his real age is 53 years and he doesn’t look over 30 currently. The changes in Saravanan showcase that he has a different hairstyle with fuller set of hair, lighter skin tone, and restructured facial features indicating he has taken the help of a plastic surgeon to undergo such visibly extreme transformation. People have taken to Reddit and X (formerly Twitter) like platforms to discuss the same, however, Legend Sarvanan is yet to comment on whether or not he has undergone plastic surgery.
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“No more rate hikes period…rate cuts to begin sometime this spring…tapering the balance sheet taper starting in May…QT ends in September even though our balance sheet has only been reduced by roughly 10% of the amount of money we printed…Quantitative Easing aka “money printing” to resume in October…our hidden dot plot shows that you should… Read More
Everyone now knows that the only meaningful goal of Fed policy is propping up the world’s greatest credit-asset bubble. In this era of fake news and deep-fake digital recordings and images, it’s important to use unedited images. With this firmly in mind, here is an unedited photo of Federal Reserve Chair Jay Powell and former Fed Chairs Janet Yellen and… Read More
“My sense is we are coming up on another crisis and it’s going to be worse than the last one” – John Titus “Money exits not buy nature but by law” – Aristotle – When Rule of Law breaks down, it enables bankers, via their Central Bank tentacles, to take control of the monetary system. … Read More
America’s aristocracy is not formalized, and that’s the secret of its success. If there is one central irony in American history, it is this: the citizenry that broke free of the chains of British Monarchy, the citizenry that reckoned everyone was equal before the law, the citizenry that vowed never to be ruled by an aristocracy… Read More
Happy days are here again for the U.S. economy – at least temporarily. On Friday, U.S. stocks hit another brand new record high. It seems like we are saying that almost every day lately, and most investors are absolutely thrilled by this seemingly endless surge. Global stocks are surging too – today world stocks hit a new record high for the 4th consecutive day in a row. But of course it isn’t just stock prices that are rising. As the week ended, pretty much everything was up, and we also got some good news about consumer sentiment. According to the new University of Michigan survey that was just released, U.S. consumers are the most optimistic about the economy that they have been since 2004…
The consumer sentiment index, a survey of consumers by The University of Michigan, rose to 101.1 in October, far ahead of the 95 economists polled by Reuters anticipated.
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Samsung Patent Filing Shows Folding Dual Screen Galaxy Device
There have been plenty of rumors and leaks about a Samsung Galaxy device with a folding screen flying around over the last few months. A new patent application surfaced recently that outlines a folding Galaxy device with two screens. It looks very much like the device in Microsoft's patent with dual folding screens that surfaced over the weekend.
This new Samsung Galaxy device seen in the patent isn’t to be confused with the seamless folding screen device that has been rumored so frequently of late. The device in the patent application clearly has two separate screens that are attached by a hinge in the middle. Each of the screens can show different data.
The patent filing is titled "Mobile device with touchscreen and method of controlling the same" and can be viewed here (PDF). The documentation also talks about the gaming and multimedia aspects of the smartphone.
When the two screens are closed, they are protected inside the cover. They can be opened and laid fully flat with the same content extended across both or with different content on each screen. This would allow you to continue watching a video or surfing Facebook while you are checking email for instance.
The patent also talked about the ability to use the second screen of the Galaxy device as a touch controller for a game running on the second screen. That second screen is also usable as a trackpad input area and the device might be S Pen compatible as well. Naturally, a patent filing doesn't mean the tech will ever come to market.
A device like this is really the only way that screen sizes can continue to grow as we are reaching the limit of easily pocketable smartphones, and have already exceeded that limit for some users. This patent filing turning up will make many


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IBM will provide the microprocessors that serve as the heart of the new WiiU system from Nintendo. The WiiU was unveiled on 7 June 2001 at the E3 gaming trade show. Nintendo plans for its new console to hit store shelves in 2012.
“The all-new, Power-based microprocessor will pack some of IBM’s most advanced technology into an energy-saving silicon package,” said IBM. “IBM’s unique embedded DRAM, for example, is capable of feeding the multi-core processor large chunks of data to make for a smooth entertainment experience.”
IBM plans to produce millions of chips for Nintendo featuring IBM Silicon on Insulator (SOI) technology at 45 nanometers (45 billionths of a meter). The custom-designed chips will be made at IBM’s semiconductor development and manufacturing facility in East Fishkill, N.Y.
The relationship between IBM and Nintendo dates to May 1999, when IBM was selected to design and manufacture the central microprocessor for the Nintendo GameCube system. Since 2006, IBM has shipped more than 90 million chips for Nintendo Wii systems.
“IBM has been a terrific partner for many years. We truly value IBM’s commitment to support Nintendo in delivering an entirely new kind of gaming and entertainment experience for consumers around the world,” said Genyo Takeda, Senior Managing Director, Integrated Research and Development, at Nintendo Co., Ltd.
“We’re very proud to have delivered to Nintendo consistent technology advancements for three generations of entertainment consoles,” said Elmer Corbin, director, IBM’s custom chip business. “Our relationship with Nintendo underscores our unique position in the industry – how we work together with clients to help them leverage IBM technology, intellectual property and research to drive innovation into their own core products.”


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The company, The Counterfeit Report, had just completed a 9-month investigation into counterfeit products being sold on eBay, publisher Craig Crosby, told Business Insider. It had discovered 250 of them, verifying that each one was a fake with the manufacturer.
For instance, The Counterfeit Report bought a so-called "Sandisk 64GB microSDHC memory card" on eBay. But Sandisk doesn't make such a product and confirmed to The Counterfeit Report that the one bought on eBay was a fake, according to emails shared with Business Insider.
The Counterfeit Report also bought fake Apple iPhone chargers, which have been implicated in starting fires, as well as counterfeit over-the-counter drugs, sporting goods, fragrances, auto accessories, and more.
Mistaken For An 'Abusive Buyer' When Crosby contacted eBay to alert the company of the counterfeits it found on eBay, "eBay retaliated by blocking The Counterfeit Report’s corporate eBay accounts," Crosby said. eBay also removed The Counterfeit Report's feedback left for counterfeit sellers.
Once again here we have eBay profiting from fraud. Just like the scam car for sale auctions, eBay is only interested in collecting it's fees. If you get ripped off that's just too bad.
You can read The Counterfeit Reports press release here. We blogged this article back in 2012 where eBay got bagged for selling counterfeit Rosetta Stone software. Obviously things have not changed for the good since then.
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1. Coca-Cola: "Coca-Cola is the Top Global Polluter of 2021, using 3Mn tonnes of virgin plastics a year."
Article Extract: Coca-Cola claims 90% of its packaging is currently recyclable where infrastructure exists7;p4. Unfortunately, 91% of plastics worldwide end up in landfills10, which means that in spite of CC's recyclable design, 3.08Mn t of the company's plastics are landfilled.
In 2021, Coca-Cola pledged to introduce recycled plastic bottles and consume 50% recycled material in its bottles and cans by 20309. The company also developed the first 100% plant-based bottle prototype11. Despite CC's efforts, Coca-Cola was named the #1 Top Global Polluter of 2021 based on a study that analyzed 330,493 pieces of plastic6;p1-3. Since 2018, the recorded plastic by the company has more than doubled, showing the company's initiatives have had little impact6;p19.
CC's plastic waste is nearly 1% of global annual plastic production and equals the waste generated by 12.5Mn people a year12.


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The Elton John AIDS Foundation is pleased to announce that a special collection of 25 photographs donated by renowned photographers, estates, and collectors will be featured as part of Christie's April 2017 Photography Sale.
This special event, in New York City on April 6th, helps to commemorate the foundation's 25th year, and all proceeds from the sale of the 25 photos will benefit their lifesaving work.
"This year marks the 25th year since we launched the Elton John AIDS Foundation back in 1992," said Sir Elton.
"From modest beginnings at a friend's kitchen table in Atlanta, I am so proud that over the last 25 years this foundation has emerged as a leading force in the AIDS response across the world. This wonderful photography sale will help us continue our efforts to end AIDS once and for all."


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Unicoi County Middle School will hold a Scholastic Book Fair beginning Monday, Oct. 25. The event will run for two weeks and end on Friday, Nov. 5.
The fair be open from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. each school day. There will also be a Family Event on Monday, Nov. 1, from 6 to 7:30 p.m.
The Book Fair is an opportunity for students of all ages to build their home libraries and further their love of reading. As always, all purchases benefit the school’s library. If families and students can’t make it to the Fair, then shop online at the school’s Virtual Book Fair. All orders ship directly to a student’s home and shipping is free for book orders over $25.
Online orders will also benefit the school library. Payments can be made with cash, check or credit cards. For questions, please call the school at (423) 735-0236.


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Nordstrom Just Released Cotton Face Masks, and a 6-Pack Is Only $24
It's important to know that the Centers For Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommend that Americans wear face coverings when out in public, which means it's vital to stock up. Wearing face masks can help to minimize the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). That's why we're happy to see that Nordstrom just started selling these Nordstrom 6-Pack Pleated Cotton Adult Face Masks ($24) today.
The tightly knit 100-percent cotton masks are washable and reusable and provide adequate nose-to-chin coverage. They're made with elastic bands fit snugly behind the ears. For every package of masks purchased, Nordstrom will donate a mask to help protect kids and families in our communities. Over 25,000 people are already viewing the set, so we suggest taking a look at them today.


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SAN FRANISCO (CBS.MW) -- Most automakers reported slightly better-than-expected but still tepid U.S. sales in May.
Then General Motors and Chrysler, hoping to entice buyers, dangled some of the year's biggest discounts on the doorstep of the summer selling season.
"The [May] sales were a little better than expected but it was due to incentives," said Ron Tadross, analyst at Banc of America Securities.
Led by interest in SUVs, Ford's trucks outsold cars in May, while sales to corporate and rental customers fell almost 19 percent. Retail sales, the No. 2 automaker said, rose 6.9 percent.
"Although the U.S. economy is still in a period of slow growth, we believe the tax cut package and higher consumer spending will help to accelerate economic growth before the year is over," said Jim O'Connor, Ford North American sales executive, in a statement.
The Dearborn, Mich.-based automaker also plans to increase production by 10,000 vehicles in the second quarter. At the close, Ford shares fell 38 cents to $10.69.
Meanwhile, No. 1 automaker General Motors
GM reported that its sales in May rose 4 percent to 435,495 vehicles. But GM lowered second-quarter U.S. production to 1.7 million vehicles from 1.9 million vehicles, citing tornado damage at its Oklahoma City plant. Third-quarter production should be 6 percent lower than last year's level at 1.225 million vehicles. In April, sales fell 9 percent.
Trucks outsold cars, as usual, as GMC and Chevrolet reported strong sales gains. Among the company's high-end brands, Saab and Cadillac reported rising results in May; Saab posted a record month.
Notably, Detroit-based GM said it will continue its zero-percent financing program through July 7 and will now offer cash rebates worth as much as $4,000. Among the vehicles included in the free financing for five years is Cadillac's high-end Escalade SUV, which had sales fall 9 percent in May.
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Chrysler Group's sales in May fell 3 percent to 217,411 vehicles, the company said, as an executive described the climate as an "extreme incentive war." The Jeep brand saw sales rise 4 percent while Chrysler brand sales fell 12 percent. Notably, sales of the Ram truck rose 24 percent to 44,074 units and the Durango SUV rose 38 percent to 12,588.
Mercedes-Benz said that it has sold a record number of cars and SUVs so far this year as sales in May rose 6 percent to 19,167 vehicles. For the year through May, Mercedes has sold 88,655 vehicles. The DaimlerChrysler unit said that its high-performance cars are selling well.
After the bell, DaimlerChrysler said Tuesday that its Chrysler Group unit will lose 1 billion euros, or more than $1 billion, in the second quarter. The world's No. 3 automaker also cautioned it "would be difficult" to achieve its full-year $2 billion profit target. The Stuttgart-based company cited the rising costs of selling vehicles in the heavily discounted North American market. See full story.
Last month, executives began to note that the economic uncertainty stemming from the U.S. military campaign in Iraq had begun to lift. That's expected to help sales into the summer, although April sales fell 6 percent from the year-ago period. See full story.
Sales of Honda- and Acura-badged vehicles rose 18 percent in May to 130,454 vehicles, according to Honda. The Honda brand saw sales in the month rise 22 percent to total 113, 959 while Acura sales fell modestly on an adjusted basis.
Toyota turned in a record performance for May when both Lexus and Toyota brand vehicles were tallied up. Sales rose 6.1 percent to 186,764 units. Lexus sales rose 5.3 percent to 23,840 vehicles while Toyota brand sales rose 6.2 percent to 162,924 vehicles, spurred by the popularity of the new 4Runner SUV.
"Emerging signs of a strengthening economy, a much anticipated tax break and a stock market showing hints of a comeback combined to fuel industry sales in May," said Jim Press, COO of Toyota Motor Sales, in a statement.
BMW Group (519000) said Tuesday that its U.S. sales rose 9 percent to 25,765 vehicles in May as the company's 3-series line and Mini Cooper remained popular. Sales of the company's X5 SUV, however, fell 24 percent.
At the high end, Porsche sold a record number of cars in North America last month. Though Boxster sales slipped, the popularity of the Cayenne SUV helped the company boost its sales by 34 percent from last year to 3,008 vehicles in the U.S. alone. In North America, the total came to 3,239 for May.
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“Apple Inc. won a court determination that Samsung Electronics Co. violated court orders in a patent-infringement case by failing to produce documents referencing Apple features and designs,” Joel Rosenblatt reports for Businessweek.
“U.S. Magistrate Judge Paul S. Grewal in San Jose, California, yesterday ruled that Samsung had failed to comply with court orders,” Rosenblatt reports. “‘The scale of Samsung’s production and the burden placed on it by the compressed case schedule and the numerous claims at issue are not in doubt,’ Grewal wrote in the order. ‘That burden, however, does not negate Samsung’s obligation to comply with no fewer than two court orders specifying the production of documents that reference Apple’s products.'”
Rosenblatt reports, “‘Samsung will respond in accordance with the court’s order and produce the requested documentation within the timeframe provided,’ Adam Yates, a company spokesman, said in an e-mailed statement.”
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Even though most people do not trust cryptocurrencies, most of the American people have invested in digital assets according to the latest data. A new study has revealed the degree of cryptocurrency adoption among American residents, with alternative assets supplanting traditional methods as preferred investment options.
Americans invest in cryptocurrencies over traditional savings accounts
The State of Consumer Banking & Payments report of Morning Consult shows that as many as 24 percent of American adults owned cryptocurrencies in 2021.
23% of Americans have certificates of deposit, according to the study. A certificate of deposit is a savings account that holds a set amount of money for a set length of time.
Most respondents, however, kept their assets in brokerage accounts (31%). A Robo-adviser investment account was held by 14% of the participants. The study was conducted between December 23-25, 2021 among 2,200 people from the United States.
The cryptocurrency market has provided many people with the chance to earn money quickly. This is bolstered by the recent surge in cryptocurrency ownership, which corresponds with Bitcoin’s expected market expansion beginning in 2021. Last year also saw an increase in institutional investors entering the crypto sector.
Keeping money in the bank and investing in cryptocurrencies have varying outcomes depending on variables such as risk and reward. Bank savings accounts are insured and regarded as secure, while cryptocurrencies are unpredictable and lack a solid foundation.
Digital currencies, on the other hand, have given investors a chance to make money quickly over time. Despite a series of price dips in 2021, for example, the value of Bitcoin rose by at least 60%.
Saving money in the bank has come under fire in recent years, owing to the low-interest-rate environment and the influence of rising costs.
Furthermore, Morning Consult notes that:
“Look for continued adoption of cryptocurrency and related brands in the next year as younger generations lead the charge.”
At the same time, the study called on banks to devote greater internal resources to cryptocurrency exploration. The researchers anticipate that more clients will be interested in the crypto sector as a result of this shift.


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Infinity Display Design
SDC saw Samsung announce several innovations on its phones. Starting with the 4 “Infinity” class displays, the first three ‘Infinity-U’, ‘Infinity-V’, and ‘Infinity O’ revealed the next generation of Samsung display design that incorporates a notch. And a fourth titled ‘New Infinity” that is a bezel-less, notch-less display design.
The flexible phone with ‘Infinity Flex Display’
Samsung also recounted its contribution and innovation to the mobile phone designs over the years, starting from the AMOLED Display launched in 2010, the larger than life (read
It culminated in the reveal of Infinity Flex Display, its first foldable phone that works like a compact smartphone and unfolds to reveal a large display for multitasking and viewing content.
The Infinity Flex Display was launched by Justin Denison, Samsung’s SVP of Mobile Product Marketing.
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(Sentinel Photo by Kim Fickett) Dan Winterfeld, owner of It’s Lit in Le Mars, is gearing up for the Fourth of July holiday weekend. The store recently opened a permanent location at 1421 Red Fox Crossings, and is ready for the holiday rush this upcoming weekend.
LE MARS — A permanent location within the Le Mars city limits has recently opened its door for those looking to add a little pop and sparkle to its Fourth of July festivities.
It’s Lit Fireworks, 1421 Red Fox Crossings, offers 2,400 square feet of space filled with fireworks for the young and young at heart.
Owner Dan Winterfeld said the decision to open the permanent location came after having a tent set up in Holzman parking lot for the past four years.
“We’ve been adding locations in different cities recently and we felt this was the thing to do here in Le Mars as well,” Winterfeld said, who also has 16 locations across the state including Mason City and Fort Dodge.
“We buy in big volume to try and pass along the savings and be competitive with some of the larger businesses that come in and set up shop for 10 days,” Winterfeld noted.
With prices ranging from $ .99 for novelty fireworks to over $ 300 for a 500 gram zipper cakes for adults, there’s a price point for everyone.
“We’ve got a wide variety because there’s a wide variety of people,” Winterfeld shared. “We have one 500 gram cake that shoots off 162 shots in 45 seconds. The big ones are for the guy who just wants to wow the whole neighborhood, ”he said.
“We even have our own artillery shell that’s made just for us, it’s called Scorpio. It’s all a part of us building our brand. We had ordered another one two years ago but it’s still not here because of COVID. We plan to do more of building our own brand as time goes on.
“The company we worked with is a Christian based company and they suggest when you do something with them that you include a verse on the product. The verse reads,’I am the light of the world, whoever follows me will not walk in darkness but will have the light of life.’”
It’s Lit is managed by Shane and Traci Dreckman and is open from noon to 9 pm, Monday through Saturday and noon to 6 pm, Sundays.
Winterfeld said 75 percent of the sales for the Fourth of July holiday occur the last three days. It is those days when the store will be open from 9 am to 9 pm daily and will remain open through July 5.
Winterfeld the store will reopen for the New Year’s holiday with a specific schedule to be determined as the holiday approaches.
“We have a two week period where we can sell,” Winterfeld shared. “We will have a number on the door so people can schedule a time to buy if they can’t make it when we’re scheduled to be open.”
Dan is joined by his wife, Sara, as owner of the Le Mars fireworks business. In addition to the Dreckmans, Marilyn Meade staffs the location.
“I think the community will be amazed with the variety and the amount of product we offer, as well as the wide range of price points for everybody,” Meade stated.
While the business will only be operational seasonally, Winterfeld said they are excited to become a permanent Le Mars fixture.
“We love being in town here and we feel we have a great location,” he shared. “We do want to be a part of the community and be involved so if anyone is seeking donations such as a school’s after prom or if a fundraiser We can’t give away product but we love to give away gift certificates. ”Is being held for a family experiencing a hardship, feel free to reach out to us.


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PayPal is moving quickly to integrate the iPhone 5S fingerprint reader into its mobile payment apps.
Yesterday, a team of PayPal developers attended a session on Touch ID, Apple's fingerprint-scanning system, at the company's annual Worldwide Developers Conference in San Francisco, a PayPal source told us.
Touch ID would allow PayPal and other apps to authenticate users with a fingerprint scan rather than a typed password.
Earlier in the week, at the start of WWDC, Apple announced it would open Touch ID integration to third-party app developers through an API (software allowing outside apps to hook into a phone feature).
"It seems to be a fairly easy API to use, but we're still kicking the tires," the PayPal source tells us.
Anuj Nayar, PayPal's senior director of global initiatives, confirmed in an email that company developers had attended the session.
Currently, the iPhone fingerprint scanner can only be used to unlock the phone or authorize iTunes Store purchases.
Touch ID may also anchor an eventual full-fledged mobile wallet service from Apple itself (Apple's Passbook app stores coupons and loyalty cards but can't be used on its own to pay for things). An Apple wallet, in combination with Touch ID, might be used by iPhone users to checkout instantly on e-commerce apps and to pay in-person at retail stores without a credit card or having to enter passwords or PINs.
Meanwhile, the opening up of Touch ID is beneficial to Apple on a couple of levels, says Thad Peterson, senior analyst at Aite Group. "If I can use PayPal with the iPhone using my thumbprint, that creates incremental value for consumers." Plus, Apple will collect valuable information, Peterson adds. "That's the advantage of throwing it out to developers, it's a testing ground to see what works."
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Context: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation recently addressed the 'National Symposium on Cooperative Exports' organised by the National Cooperative Exports Limited (NCEL) in New Delhi.
- India's first multi-state cooperative society for exports, the National Cooperative Export Limited (NCEL), will promote the country's organic products and share half its returns with farmers.
National Cooperative Export Limited (NCEL)
- Established as an overarching body for cooperative sector exports, the NCEL has achieved remarkable success by securing orders worth Rs 7,000 crore.
- Emphasising the importance of the cooperative sector in boosting exports, the Union Minister of Cooperation highlighted that around 50% of export earnings would directly benefit farmers through NCEL.
- Objectives of NCEL: NCEL was established with several objectives, including boosting exports, especially in the agricultural sector, fostering prosperity among farmers, promoting changes in crop patterns, and enabling 2 crore farmers to practice natural farming by 2027.
oOne of NCEL's objectives is to strengthen the cooperative sector, which plays a crucial role in India's economy, contributing to 15% of GDP and employing 60% of the population.
- Natural Farming: Natural Farming is a chemical-free farming system rooted in Indian tradition enriched with modern understanding of ecology, resource recycling and on-farm resource optimization.
oIt is largely based on on-farm biomass recycling with major stress on biomass-mulching, use of on-farm cow dung-urine formulations; maintaining soil aeration and exclusion of all synthetic chemical inputs.
oNatural farming is expected to reduce dependency on purchased inputs. It is considered as a cost- effective farming practice with scope for increasing employment and rural development.
- Natural Farming Initiatives: Prime Minister of India initiated several projects to promote natural farming in India, such as a multistate cooperative society for selling organic products globally, aiming to provide higher prices to farmers and enhance their prosperity.


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RUGBY fans might spot a bizarre addition to Twickenham stadium next week.
Tech giant Samsung is installing a four-person sliding front row which swings fans around the stadium so they can catch every angle during the game.
The Slider will strap in 180 fans across 45 matches during the London Sevens taking place on May 20 and 21.
Reaching just 20mph, it's far from a vomit comet - but fans should probably leave their beers in the stands.
It made its maiden voyage in the UK during the 2016 Sevens.
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Ben Blanco, Head of Sport and Entertainment Marketing, Samsung Electronics UK said: "We are delighted to announce the return of the Samsung Slider to Twickenham.
"After an overwhelmingly positive response in 2016, we wanted to give more rugby fans a chance to get the ultimate viewing experience of the HSBC London Sevens.
"We are taking fans as close to the action as physically possible and anyone lucky enough to get a seat on the Samsung Slider will truly feel part of the action."
If you fancy giving it a whirl, keep an eye on Samsung UK's Twitter account for further details.
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LOS ANGELES–After a lengthy review process, Daewoo Motor Co. has selected Ground Zero to develop advertising for the Western region.
The Santa Monica, Calif., shop prevailed over Wiley & Associates in Westlake Village, Calif.; Butler, Shine & Stern in Sausalito, Calif.; Jackhammer in Dallas; and The Mandala Agency in Bend, Ore., to win the $10 million account.
This is the first of four separate regional reviews to reach a conclusion. The others are currently under way in the Northeast, Southeast and Midwest.
Gary Connelly, Daewoo Motor’s vice president of sales and marketing in the Western region, confirmed the selection of Ground Zero. The agency, which won by a ‘few points’ over the other contenders, was selected for its creativity, he said. Ground Zero will execute an ad campaign in the Western market for Daewoo’s launch this fall, he said.
Connelly did not rule out using some of the other finalists in the future for project work.
Ground Zero executives said they are already developing a campaign for the Korean automaker to begin in Southern California. ‘They liked our enthusiasm for their approach,’ said Ground Zero principal Jim Smith. ‘They didn’t want a hack car agency with hack car guys. They wanted somebody with an unusual approach to reflect the entrepreneurial spirit of Daewoo.’
Smith declined to discuss specifics of the agency’s presentation, but noted that Ground Zero will handle a range of services for the car company, including possible showroom design. KSL Media’s Los Angeles office, which handles all of Ground Zero’s media buying, will handle that service for Daewoo.
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Ripple has announced the launch of a $250 million fund that will look to provide creators with financial, technical, and creative support to explore NFT projects and other tokenization projects on the XRP ledger. VSA Partners, mintNFT, and Mintable are the first partners to join the Ripple Creator Fund.
The fund will look to support creators, reduce barriers for them to enter the market, and help address the lack of proper understanding of different NFT concepts and projects.
Significant Barriers To Entry
There has been a considerable rise in interest globally for NFTs. This heightened interest has also introduced new business models and revenue streams, leading to deepening ties of the mainstream’s relationship with NFT communities.
However, creators still face significant barriers when it comes to creating state-of-the-art NFTs. The barriers could vary from a fear that their NFTs will not sell as much to a significant lack of understanding when navigating NFT projects and concepts. Developers also have to deal with exorbitant transaction fees and not a very pleasant user experience on platforms and online NFT marketplaces.
Creating Use Cases For Tokenization
Collectibles and digital art have captured the public’s imagination and interest, but NFTs have utilities that go far beyond just the ones mentioned above. Ripple’s Creator Fund provides technical and creative support to several different marketplaces, artists, creators, and brands and is looking to enable longtail use cases for tokenization. An example of this would be fractional ownership or interactive experiences.
Ripple has teamed up with several innovative marketplaces and creative agencies that understand the potential of these unique tokenized assets. As part of the launch, these agencies and marketplaces will have first access to the fund. The Ripple Creator Fund and its partners are helping to accelerate the evolution of NFTs while also helping alleviate several pain points associated with creating NFT projects.
Understandably, there is considerable excitement among Ripple and the partners who have joined the Ripple Creator Fund. CEO of Mintable, Zach Burks, commented,
Founder and CEO of mintNFT James sun gave his reaction to the partnership with the Ripple Creator Fund, stating,
The CMO of VSA Partners, Sarah Lent, commented,
An Enriching Experience For Creators And Developers
Creators seeking newer ways of monetizing their works will have an enriching experience minting their NFTs on the XRP ledger. The XRP Ledger’s speed, lower cost, and built-in royalties are ideal for developers, as it helps drive NFT utilities without requiring Layer-2 protocols. NFT integrations can also bypass XRPL development, thanks to library support.


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A US firm specializing in Internet censoring equipment on Friday confirmed that Syria was using its products to block web activity, amid a brutal crackdown on anti-regime protests.
Northern California-based Blue Coat Systems told AFP that Internet filtering equipment sold to Iraq's communications ministry has mysteriously been put to use in Syria but insisted it did not know how the equipment changed hands.
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The United States bars selling any such equipment to Syria.
"The evidence points to it being in Syria," a Blue Coat official said, referring to analysis of data logs and computer address numbers from Syria's Internet posted by 'hactivists.'
"Since we didn't sell it there, we don't know the particulars," said the official, who asked not to be named due to the sensitivity of the matter.
The official said that it appears that at least 13 of the 14 Web censoring "appliances" shipped to Iraq -- which combine computer hardware and software -- are being used in Syria.
That would be enough equipment to effectively curb Internet traffic in that country, according to the company, which said the equipment was shipped to Dubai for delivery to the Iraqi government.
Paperwork marking the chain of custody gave the impression the Internet filtering gear had been delivered to the intended customer, according to the company.
The United Nations estimates that more than 3,000 people, mostly civilians, have been killed in the bloody repression of anti-regime protests that have rocked Syria since mid-March.


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Fiat-Chrysler and GM join Ford in cutting production after plant fire
After Ford, US automakers General Motors and Fiat-Chrysler said Thursday they were cutting vehicle production following a factory fire at a major parts supplier last week.
Ford had announced Tuesday the fire had halted production of its best-selling F-150 light duty truck across three factories, idling some 7,600 workers.
The blaze occurred at the Meridian Magnesium Die Casting factory in western Michigan last week.
Ford said it was working with its supply base to offset the impact, adding that it did not expect its yearly-profit forecast to be affected.
"The automotive industry is heavily connected through the supply base," said Charlie Chesbrough, chief economist for Cox Automotive.
"A major disruption could not come at a worse time for Ford—70,000 sales each month are at stake," he said.
Fiat-Chrysler meanwhile said production of its Pacifica model at an assembly plant in Windsor, Canada had been impacted as a result of the fire at Meridian but did not indicate any workers were being idled.
GM has temporarily halted production of its full-size vans at an assembly plant in Missouri, spokeswoman Kimberly Carpenter said in an email.
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World Meat Free Week
It’s the even bigger inconvenient truth! Eating meat is killing our planet!
Although Kiwis have reduced their red meat intake over the last 10 years, dropping from 85 to 72kg, p.a, it’s still way above new world health guidelines which suggest just over 5kg, or current government guidelines which suggest 26kg p.a!
With climate emergencies being declared by councils nationwide, there has never been a better time to reduce your meat intake.
World Meat Free Week kicks off in New Zealand this week and the seven day global initiative encourages people to improve the health of our planet, by the simple act of going meat free, is supported here in NZ by the Vegan Society Aotearoa New Zealand. The initiative supports a “less is best” approach to eating meat, encouraging consumption of a greater variety of plant-based foods instead- for the sake of our own health and the well-being of our planet.
When a family of 4 takes part in World Meat Free Week by eating meat-free for ONE meal each day, they will be:
· Saving the equivalent daily water usage of 249 people
· Seeing a carbon saving equivalent to boiling a kettle 10,875 times
· Having a fat saving of 63 teaspoons of butter
Saving the same calories as 54 chocolate cookies
Experts have predicted that by 2050 the world’s population is set to increase to over 9 billion people. That’s 30% higher than today. If we don’t make changes to our diet today, then the increase in meat production is predicted to reach 200 million tonnes, and that’s a demand the world cannot meet.
According to the UN report on OECD countries and meat consumption in 2017, Kiwis ranked amongst the highest of world-wide meat eaters, consuming 72.2 kg of land -mammals. Although heart disease is decreasing in the country, it is still one of the highest preventable causes of death.
New Zealanders can make a pledge during World Meat Free Week by going to World Meat Free Week


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- The upcoming OnePlus Pad is likely to come with stylus support.
- OnePlus Pad is said to feature an aluminium alloy frame with minimum bezels.
- The OnePlus Pad price and exact specifications are still unknown.
Ahead of its Cloud 11 launch event in India on February 7th, OnePlus has again teased its upcoming OnePlus Pad on Twitter. The company will unveil its first-ever tablet alongside the OnePlus 11 5G, OnePlus 11R 5G, OnePlus Buds Pro 2, and OnePlus TV 65 Q2 Pro at the event. Not much is known about the tablet, but previous teasers have indicated that it might come with stylus support and minimal bezels. Let us take a closer look at the upcoming product.
OnePlus Pad design
The teaser image, which shows the OnePlus tablet in a shade of green, depicts one of the OnePlus Pad’s rounded edges with a button. According to previous reports, the OnePlus Pad is set to feature an 11.6-inch display with fairly thin bezels. It will feature an aluminium alloy frame. Teasers also show the presence of a centre-positioned rear camera and an LED flash housed within a circular module, probably a 13MP sensor, while the front camera would be 5MPon the device’s right bezel. It may come with a Snapdragon 865 chipset.
OnePlus 11 price in India
The OnePlus Pad price in India is expected to be below Rs 25,000, making it a mid-range offering. The exact details would be known when the company makes a formal announcement.
Meanwhile, the OnePlus 11 5G might be priced at Rs 54,999 for the 12GB+256GB model. Meanwhile, the 16GB+256GB and 16GB+512GB models will likely come for Rs 59,999 and Rs 66,999, respectively.
On the other hand, the OnePlus 11R is expected to be priced between Rs 35,000 and Rs 40,000 for the 8GB+128GB model and Rs 40,000 and Rs 45,000 for the 16GB+512GB model. Meanwhile, the OnePlus Buds Pro 2 is expected to come for Rs 11,999.
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Intel’s financials continue to be battered from the declining PC market as it pushes its mobile roadmap
Intel’s latest financial results reflect the ongoing problems as the company seeks to reorient itself to new market realities.
As officials work to grow Intel’s tiny share of the market for chips in ultramobile devices, the company is still finding itself weighted down by a PC space it dominates but which continues to see sales fall.
The second quarter illustrated this struggle. Intel executives promised to accelerate the innovation around its low-power Atom platform, and began to lay out the roadmap for its Core and Atom portfolios that they say will create even more inroads into the markets for devices like smartphones and tablets.
However, the company’s quarterly financial numbers took a hit, with the company seeing both income and revenue decline in comparison with the same period last in 2012. Net income fell 29 percent from last year to $2 billion (£1.3bn), while revenue hit $12.8 billion (£8.4bn), a 5 percent decline.
The PC Client Group revenues were $8.1 billion (£5.3bn), a 7.5 percent drop from the second quarter in 2012.
CEO Brian Krzanich, who took over the top job in May, replacing Paul Otellini, admitted that Intel was playing catch up in what is a fiercely competitive mobile chip space dominated by systems-on-a-chip (SoCs) designed by ARM and made by such partners as Samsung, Qualcomm and Texas Instruments.
“Intel was slow to respond to the ultramobile trend,” Krzanich said in a 17 July conference call with analysts and journalists to discuss the quarterly financial numbers. “We will move Atom even faster to our leading-edge silicon technology.”
What the company must do is get back to where it is ahead of the curve rather than reacting to trends that already are happening, he said. Just days after taking over the CEO job, Krzanich made a number of organisational moves aimed at streamlining the company, including having the Intel Architecture Group report directly to him and creating a unit within the company that will focus on new devices.
During the call, Krzanich and CFO Stacy Smith also pointed to what Intel has coming in the second half of the year that they said will make Intel more competitive with ARM and its partners. The executives said the new Core chips based on the lower power “Haswell” design – which have been launched and will be found not only in PCs but also tablets and new form factors, such as convertibles and hybrid systems – will begin seeing momentum in the marketplace.
At the same time, Intel is gearing up for the first of the Atom SoCs that will be based on the new “Silvermont” architecture, which promises significant gains in performance, energy efficiency and graphics capabilities. The upcoming “Bay Trail” SoCs will be for tablets and other mobile form factors, while “Merrifield” will be targeted at smartphones.
“Avoton,” another Silvermont-based Atom SoC, will be used in low-power, dense microservers.
“Both product lines will be driving Intel’s future,” the CEO said.
In response to a question about whether the Atom chips will take business away from the Core portfolio, Krzanich said that Intel executives “don’t think it will be cannibalisation. … What we think is that it will let us get into markets that we’re not in now in a big way.”
What is key for Intel is to ensure that the company has the best products to address whatever trends arise in the industry.
“At the end of the day, the market will go where it will go,” Krzanich said.
He noted that Intel already is seeing some gains, pointing to Samsung’s use of Intel SoCs in its new Galaxy Tab 3 10.1-inch tablet.
In addition, by the end of the year, Intel will begin production of its first 14-nanometer SoCs.
However, until then, the second half of the year could be tough on the company. Intel is forecasting revenues for the current quarter to come in at $13.5 billion (£8.9bn) – plus or minus $500 million (£329m) – below analyst estimates. For the year, revenues will be relatively flat, the executives said.
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The U.S. Soybean Export Council (USSEC) works to develop new markets for U.S. soybean farmers and other key stakeholders, along with optimizing the utilization and value of U.S. Soy in international markets.
According to a recent U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) inspections report, one bright spot for the U.S. soy industry is higher soybean shipments to Mexico. The market has been a source of growth for several years and according to a United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Global Agricultural Information Network (GAIN) report, about 96% of soybeans supplied for crushing in Mexico originate in the U.S. Due to lower freight costs, the U.S. is expected to maintain market dominance.
Currently, Agydsa, a major Mexican crusher, is building a new plant in Jalisco with a crushing capacity of 4000 metric tons (MT) per day, which is expected to become operational in August 2020. A 4000-MT per day crushing plant will require Mexico to increase its imports of soybeans by 1.4 million metric tons (MMT) annually.
The plant will reduce the need for some soybean meal imports but the crushing will support Mexico’s animal feed operations. As was learned during the U.S./China trade dispute, the diversification of the supply chain is very important. During time periods that involve trade restrictions, such as trade wars and disease issues that prevent meat exports, having multiple buyers is advisable.


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Hardly a day goes by without some piece of data being released, which casts doubt on the economic recovery. Yesterday, the culprit turned out to be a large drop in consumer confidence, although better-than-expected earnings from Walgreen offset the bad news helping the market close higher.
The rally gathered some steam in the last hour of trading as the dollar declined against the yen and the euro.
Causing trouble early on was the Consumer Confidence Index, which slipped to a reading of 48.5 in September from a revised 53.2 in August. That turned out to be the lowest level since February.
It’s no surprise that confidence is waning in the face of no improvement in the labor markets and continued uncertainty whether a double-dip recession can be avoided. For that matter, it’s questionable whether the economy can even stand on its own legs and produce growth without being stimulated.
All that uncertainty helped gold break through the $1,300 level with silver reaching its highest price since 1980.
New data will be closely watched as we head into the final quarter of 2010. At the first sign of more economic weakening, the Fed has promised an assist via Quantitative Easing 2.0; an effort which will be closely scrutinized to see if it can produce any meaningful results.
In the absence of any positive effects, traders on Wall Street may very well reevaluate if these lofty market levels are indeed justified.
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The Manchester-based firm claimed that 1.3bnt of food is wasted globally per year, with the annual cost, not including fish and seafood, being £750bn.
The infographic (see below) also highlighted that 20–40% of all crops are discarded by farmers because they didn’t meet retailers’ standards.
Meanwhile, Tesco estimated 68% of salad is wasted globally. Tesco revealed that 35% of that waste occurred at home, when it was the first retailer to publish food waste figures, in October.
The retailer blamed food waste of fussy British shoppers.
Tesco, Sainsbury, Waitrose and Asda have all claimed to commit to ending buy-one-get-one-free promotions to help eliminate waste.
It also highlighted that, despite this waste, 870M people are undernourished globally.
See the infographic below to see exactly how much food is wasted in the UK, how it’s being wasted and what needs to be done to reduce it.
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Meanwhile, earlier this year, the Food and Drink Federation (FDF) claimed food and drink manufacturers were meeting waste reduction targets.
FDF members were on track to help reduce ingredients, product and packaging waste in the grocery supply chain by 3% by 2015 from a 2012 baseline, the FDF’s environment policy manager David Bellamy said.
This goal is part of the FDF’s Five-Fold Ambition to contribute to the Waste & Resources Action Programme’s (WRAP) Courtauld Commitment Phase 3.
The impact of Courtauld Commitment Phase 3 is predicted to be a cumulative reduction of 1.1Mt of waste, 2.9Mt of carbon dioxide and a cost benefit of £1.6bn to consumers, the food and drink sector and local authorities.
During the three phases of the Courtauld Commitment, a 20% reduction in household food waste could be achieved, WRAP claimed.
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The macroeconomic and geopolitical backdrop has weighed down the stock marketplace given that the begin of 2022. Whether it is surging inflation, the Federal Reserve’s interest price hikes, or damaging facet effects from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, stocks have been definitely pounded of late. Yr to date, the S&P 500 has tumbled 21%, and quite a few investors feel that a economic downturn is starting to be ever more very likely.
The market-off has developed quite a few fantastic buying prospects for prudent investors, nonetheless. Numerous companies continue to shed their industry benefit noticeably regardless of going through constant operational and fiscal results.
Which is specifically the case for Tesla (TSLA 2.55%) now. The electrical automobile (EV) king’s business enterprise is functioning at a large degree, but its stock rate has contracted 44% considering that the new yr. Corrections are unavoidable, so we may possibly as very well exploit them relatively than anxiety them. Here’s why Tesla is a excellent stock to possess today.
The EV leader is firing on all cylinders
Really don’t be fooled — Tesla isn’t having difficulties, fiscally speaking. In its most recent quarter, the EV producer grew complete earnings by 81% 12 months over calendar year to $18.8 billion, and altered earnings for every share rocketed 246%, up to $3.22.
As it proceeds to scale its operations at a swift tempo, the firm’s enterprise is speedily starting to be far more profitable. In Q1, its GAAP gross margin and running margin expanded 779 and 1,349 foundation points 12 months more than calendar year, up to 29.1% and 19.2%, respectively.
In the wake of significant inflation and persistent supply chain bottlenecks, Wall Road analysts are even now projecting the business to have a powerful yr. In fiscal 2022, analysts count on Tesla’s full earnings to surge 58% to $85.3 billion and altered earnings for each share to jump 77% to $11.99. These are striking advancement premiums for a enterprise down 43% 12 months to day, but growth is just not Tesla’s only spotlight.
The enterprise offers a hard cash and dollars equivalents place of $17.5 billion and a debt situation — excluding automobile and electricity funding — of just $100 million. Furthermore, the EV juggernaut created $2.2 billion in cost-free money flow (FCF) in Q1, representing a staggering 660% climb year more than year.
When seen as a speculative expense, Tesla has blossomed into a highly successful small business with a durable equilibrium sheet and sturdy cash movement technology. Going forward, the EV leader is nicely-furnished to develop its operations and climate any foreseeable financial storm.
A wonderful time to purchase
The EV commander seems like a mighty wonderful financial investment at the second. The disconnect amongst its operational functionality and valuation continues to improve broader, serving as a apparent buying signal for lengthy-time period investors.
Supplied modern economic surroundings, I wouldn’t be amazed to observe this stock continue to fall in forthcoming investing classes. That reported, it’s not a great notion to try and time the marketplace — I however think we have been offered with a pleasant window of possibility to acquire shares of the EV leader. For investors with prolonged time horizons, it is really time to again up the truck and obtain Tesla inventory these days.
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The 2012 Nissan GT-R supercar is bowing on Monday in Japan and it will hit North American soil in November at the Los Angeles auto show.
The GT-R gets a refreshed interior and exterior. Nissan is calling it a 2012 model, and the speed demon arrives in early 2011 in the United States.
AutoWeek has learned that the car likely will pack more than 500 hp. The aerodynamics are also improved with a new front air dam, rear bumper and diffuser.
The nose of the GT-R now looks much higher quality with well-finished carbon-fiber inserts in the grille, new brake-cooling ducts and LED daylight running lights.


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On Leadership and Local Indstury
Emma Townsend, AGITO Groups CEO, spoke with Lindy Hughson from PKN News about her vision for AGITO Group, the future of local manufacturing and women in leadership.
DHL Express opens new $50 million Service Centre
In September 2020, DHL opened it's new state of the art Service Centre. AGITO are proud to have been involved in the design and delivery of this system.


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Praise Cathedral Church of God will offer its sixth annual Candy Cane Bazaar next month.
The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Nov. 3 at the church, 1039 N. O’Brien St., Seymour.
A silent auction with more than 1,000 items, a chili lunch and baked goods will be offered.
Auction items include trips to Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg, Tenn., local restaurant certificates and tickets to area attractions, including the Indianapolis Zoo and Conner Prairie, and other items.
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IBM today announced changes across its product line, touching on everything from high-end storage to SMBs, virtualization and VTLs.
The high-end IBM System Storage DS8000 Turbo series is getting a new storage console, the IBM System Storage Productivity Center, among other features. The new storage console offers a single view into an organization’s storage systems for management and configuration. Charlie Andrews, IBM’s director of system storage product marketing, said the new console will be added to other IBM storage systems to provide a common management infrastructure.
Also new is IBM FlashCopy SE, a new licensed function that lets customers make a space efficient snapshot copy of their data, and Dynamic Volume Expansion, which enables easier online volume expansion to support application data growth.
Storage Pool Striping speeds data access and processing through high-performance data placement, and Adaptive Multi-stream Pre-fetching (AMP) caching technology can double throughput and dramatically reduce processing time for tasks such as data backup, batch processing, business intelligence and streaming media. Also, IBM z/OS Global Mirror Multiple Reader lets IBM System z customers improve throughput for remote mirroring.
IBM said it plans to add thin provisioning to the DS8000 at a later date.
The DS8000 enhancements will be available on Dec. 7. IBM FlashCopy SE has a starting price of $6,500, and IBM System Storage Productivity Center starts at $7,500. The other new features are available at no additional charge.
Andrews said the upgrades give IBM “as strong a portfolio as anyone,” and said the DS8000’s performance is ahead of EMC and HDS “in terms of actual customer loads” (see Hitachi Reopens Benchmark Debate).
IBM also unveiled the IBM System Storage N series Virtual File Manager, courtesy of its partnership with NetApp, and also refreshed the IBM Virtualization Engine TS7520 tape solution.
The IBM System Storage N series Virtual File Manager (VFM) file virtualization offering comes in both Enterprise and Migration Editions, at a starting price of $2,000 and $1,200, respectively.
The IBM Virtualization Engine TS7520 virtual tape offering now offers 750 GB disk drives and scales to 1.3 Petabytes. It also supports IBM’s encryption capable LTO Gen 4 tape drives. Pricing starts at $104,769.
Small and mid-sized business (SMB) offerings include new functionality across the IBM System Storage DS3000 and DS4000 disk series and IBM System Storage TS2240 Tape products.
The DS3000 series now includes low-cost SATAdrives, so customers can mix SATA and SASdrives, as well as support for IBM System p servers and IBM BladeCenter Power blades.
The DS4000 series received new software functions and features now available in DS4000 Storage Manager Software, including support for RAID 6, among other performance and capacity improvements.
The IBM System Storage TS2240 Tape Drive Express Model LTO 4 Half-High is a high-performance tape storage solution that offers enterprise-level encryption with a small size and low cost, starting at $4,495.


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Online Scams, Browser-Based Attacks SoarBy Alison Diana | Print
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Fifty-seven percent of 500 organizations recently polled by CompTIA reported they were victims of browser-based attacks in 2004.Despite organizations spending billions of dollars on solutions designed to protect their Internet communications and e-commerce applications, the number of browser-based attacks and phishing scams continue to soar, according to IT trade association CompTIA.
Almost 57 percent of about 500 organizations surveyed reported suffering a browser-based attack in 2004, the Oakbrook Terrace, Ill.-based group reported. Last year, 36.8 percent of those polled reported being victims of a browser-based attack, in which perpetrators use browser systems and user system permissions to disrupt computer use.
"Organizations rely on the Internet more than ever before, making the storage and housing of personal account information and proprietary data even more vulnerable to identity theft and data corruption," said Brian McCarthy, CompTIA's chief operating officer. "As more and more business is conducted over the Internet, there are more opportunities for data theft, fraud, identity theft and other criminal activity."
Last year phishing cost U.S. consumers about $500 million, according to a September 2004 study by Truste, a non-profit privacy group, and NACHA, an electronics payment association, which sponsored the study. Seventy percent of those queried said they had unintentionally visited a spoofed site that seemed to be legitimate, and more than 15 percent claimed to have been successfully phished, the report found.
"A lot of people believe if you're smart, it's enough to protect yourself from Internet scams," Lanford said. "Some of these scams are so sophisticated that, unless you know that type of scam exists, your chance of getting taken is huge. Being smart just isn't enough."
Despite the increase in phishing, traditional worms and viruses continue to be the primary security threat. In 2004, 66 percent of respondents reported experiencing these attacks, down slightly from 68.6 percent in the prior year, CompTIA found.
"Organizations are investing in security technologies: 97 percent of the organizations we surveyed use anti-virus software; 24 percent have firewalls and proxy servers in place; and 53 percent use intrusion-detection systems," McCarthy said. "To combat pharming, organizations are upgrading their DNS software and installing cryptography solutions."
Federal agencies alone are expected to spend $7.1 billion on IT security products and services in 2009, compared with $5.6 billion this year, according to market research firm Input. And IDC predicted overall security spending would increase 6 percent this year, vs. 5 percent in 2004.


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The layoffs involve the Los Angeles and Redwood City locations of the company, and will happen by March 25. There’s no word as to what departments of the company have been directly impacted.
The news comes less than a month after the company announced the layoffs of 530 people alongside the closure of the Riot Forge label. The last game from Riot Forge will be Bandle Tale: A League of Legends Story, which launches on February 21.
At the time, the 530 people accounted for 11% of the company. It’s now up to 866 people let go within a month from a company that said back in January that it made “bad bets” as it tried to grow from 2019.
In January, CEO Dylan Jadeja said that Riot was “a company without a sharp enough focus”.
Insider Gaming has reached out to Riot Games for comment on the latest round of layoffs. Should a response be received, it will be added to this story.
What do you think of Riot Games laying off 336 more employees? For more Insider Gaming, check out what other studio is laying off employees.


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Ant Financial Is Launch a Blockchain App to Tackle Food Fraud
Ant Financial Is Launching a Blockchain Program to Tackle Food Fraud
“Consumers are going to be able to access production and logistics information including where the rice has been chosen, which kind of seed has been used, and other details associated with the harvesting, packaging and transport of their rice” the company said in the statement.
Rice sacks picture via Shutterstock
The purpose is to produce a ledger that has information that is unique for each rice package that any data discrepancy using the products can be readily spotted.
Announced Tuesday, the company has partnered together with the municipal government of the Chinese community of Wuchang to set up a consortium blockchain.
In April, Alibaba declared it was trialing a different supply chain app in order to stop food fraud. That project is being carried out in partnership with New Zealand dairy product maker Fonterra and Australian health care company Blockmores.
Beginning from Sept. 30, each package of”Wu Chang rice” offered by flagship shops on Alibaba’s Tmall e-commerce system will display a QR code that clients can scan using Alipay to obtain details about the food’s source.
Ant Financial, a obligations affiliate of e-commerce giant Alibaba, is poised to start its very own blockchain-as-a-service platform next month, alongside a rice-tracking application intended to handle fake products.
Ant Financial stated it hopes to launch its own stage opening up its advancement tools for enterprises.
The chief in blockchain news, CoinDesk is a press outlet that strives for the greatest journalistic standards and abides by a strict set of editorial policies.
Located in China’s northeastern Heilongjiang province, Wuchang is famous for its quality of a specific kind of rice. Over the previous decades , news reports have revealed that packages were sometimes mixed with rice of quality.
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Brittany Spears and Guy Kawasaki — now there is a pair for you. What do they have in common? They both top the list of Twitter users. Brittany is the Top Celebrity user of Twitter and Guy is the Most Influential Twitterer — sending over 30 tweets a day. This news comes from a Forbes article by Andy Greenberg (http://www.forbes.com/2009/01/29/top-twitters-celebrities-technology-webceleb09_0129_top_twitters.html). Other Celebrities on the list include Lance Armstrong, Barrack Obama, Stephen Colbert, and Shaquille O’Neal. All of these star are frequently posting the less-than-140-character microblogs on Twitter. Others Influentials include Robert Scoble (scobleizer.com), Jason Clalacanis (Weblogs), Michael Arrington (TechCrunch), and Kevin Rose (diggs.com).
Why are they using this leading-edge form of online communication? Well the celebrities are busy becoming more famous, letting more people know what they are doing when. The influencers, on the other hand, are using it to support thier business — online business. Stated in the Forbes article, according to traffic counting firm ComScore, Twitter attracts about 1.9 million unique visitors a month.
Many technology companies build success based on web-eye-balls. The more people looking at their sites, the more they succeed. Guy Kawasaki is quoted the artcle, “Around 99.9% of Twitter users see it as something fun to do in your spare time, as some kind of nicety,” Kawasaki adds. “I see it as a weapon.”
That weapon drives traffic to his alltop.com website and increases his credibility as a technology guru. Twitter communication is instantaneous and simultaneous — definitely pushing limits.


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Rokiah Mahmud & Daniel Lim
With restaurants, eateries, cafes and food courts allowed to provide dine-in services, the public is reminded to take extra precautions and practise safety before entering the establishments.
Food premises’ operators are allowed to take 30 per cent of seating capacity. A buffet is also not allowed. Temperature checks and scanning the BruHealth app QR code is a must to ensure a customer’s health status before entry.
The Sunday Bulletin took a closer look at some of the food operators and premises that opened doors for dine-in customers last night.
A spokesperson for The Rizqun Coffee House said their sungkai buffet has the QR code. They also check the customers’ BruHealth application before allowing them to enter the eatery. This year an ala carte menu is prepared where customers need to order and book seats.
The same applies at the Royal Brunei Catering (RBC) and Express Fast Food. Safety and cleanliness are top priority and every dine-in customer has to scan the code on the BruHealth application. Advance reservation is also encouraged.
Meanwhile, some food operators still do not entertain dine-in. They said they will monitor the situation first and then decide.
KB Sentral Shopping Centre also opened its doors for patrons with the BruHealth application placed in front of all restaurants.
In addition to the QR code, customers’ temperature is also checked at the centre’s main entrance. If the temperature exceeds 37.5 degree Celsius they are denied entry.
At a recent daily press conference at the Ministry of Health (MoH) it was stated that food premises and operators are required to obtain a BruHealth QR code, while a QR code print must be posted at the entrance where customers can scan theirs before entry and exit.
Only green and yellow colour codes are allowed to enter or dine-in.
The public is reminded to comply with the regulations and directives related to the gradual reduction of the social distancing measures. The violation of the orders is an offence under the Infectious Diseases Act (Section 204), which carries a BND10,000 fine or imprisonment of up to six months, or both.


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The American Founders believed religious liberty to be so essential that they enshrined it in the First Amendment. Today, however, it is treated as only another flashpoint in the culture wars. Simply look at the reaction to Georgia’s H.B. 757, a religious-freedom bill that my colleagues in the legislature and I voted to pass on March 16.
In light of the Supreme Court’s decision last year in Obergefell v. Hodges, which legalized same-sex marriage throughout the U.S., Georgia’s lawmakers wanted to be clear that our state’s protections for religious liberty have not changed. The bill would have protected clerics from adverse government action for their refusal to perform marriages or sacraments that conflict with their religious beliefs. Religious organizations would have been protected in their hiring practices and from adverse government action if they refused to allow the use of their property or provide services in violation of their sincerely held religious beliefs.
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SUNRISE (CBSMiami) – Flush with Black Friday weekend sales, a Sunrise clothing store gave $162,000 to a man who said he was an armored car guard for Brinks. The only problem was the man was an impostor, the money went missing with him, and now, police are asking for help in finding him.
They think they know who he is. They are looking for John Mortimer, a Lauderhill man who will celebrate his 25th birthday next week. What they don’t know is where he is.
It’s possible he’s not even in the country. Mortimer is known to spend time in Montego Bay, Jamaica, according to a reward flyer released Monday by Broward Crime Stoppers.
Mortimer is wanted for armed burglary and grand theft, and a no-bond warrant has been issued for his arrest. He’s wanted for taking the money from the Aeropostle store in Sunrise last November 26th
Crime Stoppers is offering a $1 thousand reward for information leading to his arrest. Anyone with information can share it anonymously at 954 493 TIPS.


text: Black Friday is one of the leading highlights of the holiday shopping season, and already forecasts indicate that the value of retail sales during Black Friday will plummet in Europe by 15 percent on average. The recent 2019 revision of the UN World Population Prospects (2020-2100) is now integrated: population, population growth, density, rate of natural increase, population by sex and age groups, fertility, life expectancy, age dependency ratios, sex ratio. For further information about the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, please visit our dedicated Facts and Figures page. The numbers shown here were collected by Johns Hopkins University, a source that manually checks the data with domestic health authorities. Please do not hesitate to contact me. COVID-19 is a novel coronavirus that had not previously been identified in humans. Popular online shopping platforms like Zalora, Shopee and Lazada were some of the participating e-commerce retailers during this day. 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As of November 22, 2020, there have been 368,554 deaths in Europe overall due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) since the first recorded European death in France on February 15. We are happy to help. For the majority of countries, this is from national authorities. A web analytics tool is necessary for every website to keep track of traffic and create strategies according to it. Second, it is difficult to pinpoint exactly which countries already have “revised” numbers (like Belgium, Wuhan or New York) and which ones do not. Thirty six percent of surveyed U.S. consumers planned to do most of their holiday shopping on Black Friday in 2020. Coronaviruses are a group of viruses that can be transmitted between animals and people, causing illnesses that may range from the common cold to more severe respiratory syndromes. These deaths occurred outside of hospitals and went unaccounted for so far. 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The Ballston Common Mall will soon transform into the Ballston Center, and showered with natural lighting.
Photo by Mike Salmon/The Connection
Collectible Treasures and Wits End were long-time residents of Old Keene Mill Center in Springfield until about 10 years ago when these local mom and pop gift shops closed, and were replaced by a chain bike shop and a Thai restaurant. Their closing is a sign of the times for mom and pop shops in the area, as big box stores, chain restaurants and online shopping are taking over the retail market.
"I like mom and pop shops, but it's tough," said Springfield resident Kelly Withington, who shopped at Collectible Treasures years ago. Her shopping trips included Springfield Mall as well. "I think there's a death of the mall in general," she said. "People go to a shopping center with a destination in mind."
At Old Keene Mill Center there are 20 stores, and eight of them are eateries of one sort or another but not much retail. At nearby Springfield Town Centre, there are 19 eateries with two more coming soon. According to numbers released by the Bureau of Labor and Statistics and George Mason University Center for Regional Analysis, there were 1,429 food service/drinking places in Fairfax County in 2001 and that number grew to 1,943 in 2013.
In Arlington along Wilson Boulevard and Fairfax Street where window shopping was once popular, the influx of restaurants caters to the apartments, condominiums and offices in that urban corridor, said Kevin Shooshan, president of the Arlington Chamber of Commerce. “There is so much demand,” he said.
Nearby in Arlington, the Ballston Common Mall is going in the "urban mixed-use," direction, similar to the remake of Springfield Mall into Springfield Town Center a few years ago. According to information released by Forest City Washington, the Mid-Atlantic hub of the Cleveland-based developer, the finished product will be "a transit-oriented, urban mixed-use center featuring an enhanced blend of restaurants, entertainment and other contemporary upscale retail operations.”
In a set of artist renderings released by Forest City, Ballston Common will include a 393-unit residential tower, a second-floor dining terrace, outdoor pedestrian walkways and lots of glass. The foot traffic that once perused inside the mall is now looking for an environment with natural light, said Shooshan. “It’s more of an inside-out approach, opening up an area to the sky,” he said.
Springfield Town Center also has a grand entrance, wide open spaces and natural lighting. At one time, Springfield Mall had an outdoor plan as well, and the drawings of the outdoor area was posted on the wall on the second level, but the new town center is indoors for now. Residential and office space are still part of the plans at the Springfield Town Center.
Internet shopping and big box stores such as Walmart play a role in the retail picture as well. In a November 2005 study "The Effects of Wal-Mart on Local Labor Markets," by David Neumark, Junfu Zhang, and Stephen Ciccarella, Walmart, the epitome of a big box retail giant, impacts not only the competitive local retail scene, but also the employment that goes with local businesses. According to the study, "the employment results indicate that a Wal-Mart store opening reduces county-level retail employment by about 150 workers, implying that each Wal-Mart worker replaces approximately 1.4 retail workers."
The accessibilty of computers and popularity of sites such as Amazon for shopping impacts mom and pop shops too, said Shooshan. “So much can be done from home,” he said.
Withington notices it as well. "Online shopping sort of changed the dynamics," she said.


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Walmart earlier this year became the exclusive brick-and-mortar retailer for Lola feminine care products.
First launched as a direct-to-consumer subscription offering in 2015, Lola tampons, pads and liners use only organic cotton, eschewing the synthetic fibers, fragrances and dyes commonplace among category leading brands. Lola has amplified this point of differentiation via social media, stoking conversations about periods to build brand awareness. According to TechCrunch, Lola has six times the number of Instagram followers as mainstream brands, and the brand says one in four customers have directly engaged with it via various communication channels.
Lola cofounders Alexandra Friedman and Jordana Kier told Forbes they began discussing a retail partnership with Walmart in 2019. The brand’s tampons, pads and liners rolled out to walmart.com in March and hit shelves in April. A display ad spotted on walmart.com in March touted the products with a “No mystery ingredients” claim. In stores, the products are stocked on a dedicated endcap display positioning the items as “100% organic cotton” or in-line under a header that invites shoppers to “Personalize your period” and “Mix and match to fit your flow.”
Lola’s subscription service lets shoppers customize a box with their own mix of tampon sizes with or without applicators, which can be either cardboard or plastic. It was important to Friedman and Kier to extend this ability to the Walmart partnership as well, according to the Forbes article, so in addition to offering the traditional 36-, 20- and 16-count boxes of product at the retailer, Lola also offers smaller of 14-, 8- and 6-count boxes of products. The brand says 72% of women like to customize their assortment of period products.
A walmart.com brand showcase contains a video of the two founders and boasts the products are “made by women.” The destination also describes the brand’s cause effort donating period products to women in need via longtime nonprofit partner I Support The Girls. A link at the bottom of the site sends visitors to a walmart.com e-commerce page corralling Lola’s full lineup, which also includes other period-related items such as an essential oil blend for cramps as well as sexual wellness products including condoms and lubricant.
Last year, Walmart also became the exclusive brick-and-mortar retailer of Procter & Gamble's new fem care brand Just., which also eschews fragrances, dyes and chlorine bleaching.


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Jack Dorseyhas sold his first-ever tweet for $2.9 million dollars as an NFT.
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Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey has sold his first-ever tweet for $2.9 million dollars as an non-fungible token, or NFT, on Monday.
The tweet, published on March 21, 2006, simply said: "just setting up my twttr." The first offer was made on December 15 and the bidding ended on March 21.
Dorsey first tweeted a link listing his tweet as an auction on March 5. On March 9, the executive said in a tweet that he will "immediately convert proceeds to bitcoin" and donate to nonprofit GiveDirectly's Africa response. Hours after the news broke, the executive posted a screenshot of his donation, thanking the buyer.
An NFT is a unique digital asset secured on a blockchain that has gained traction this year, in step with the rapidly rising popularity of
When a person buys an NFT, they gain the rights to the unique token on the blockchain. For instance, if a person buys an image, a meme, or in this case, a tweet, they are not buying the content per se. In fact, they have no ownership of the artwork itself and have no control over the rights to distribution. Instead, they are buying the rights to the unique token that connects their name to the artwork.
Dorsey's tweet was auctioned on Valuables, a platform by Cent, a social media network built on blockchain. Tesla's
For Dorsey's tweet, it was bought using Ether for 1630.5825601 ETH, which was worth around $2,915,835 at the time it sold, Cent CEO and co-founder Cameron Hejazi confirmed to Reuters. Dorsey will receive 95% of the proceeds, while the remaining amount will go to Cent.
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Four arrested for food stamp fraud
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HUDSON -- Four grocery store employees face federal charges for collecting more than $300,000 in profits from a food stamp scheme.
Federal and county officials said the employees of the D&D's Grocery & Deli were indicted Monday on charges they allegedly purchased Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) coupons from customers and resold or used them at a profit, according to a release from Federal Judge Randolph F. Treece and U.S. Attorney Richard S. Hartunian.
Charged with fraud and conspiracy were Mofaddal M. Murshed, 36; Ahmed A. Algahaim, 54; Faisal Q. Morshed, 34; and Ibrahim Q. Murshed, 24. They were arraigned on the charges Monday. Their jail or bail status was not immediately available.
The defendants allegedly collected $340,000 in illegal profits, officials said.
SNAP benefits may only be used by those in need to purchase food in approved retail food stores, and may not be exchanged for cash.
The case is set for trial on Feb. 24. If convicted, the defendants face up to five years in prison, restitution and a fine of up to $20,000, officials said.


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Expo 2020 Dubai has chosen Talabat, which is regions leading food delivery service, as its official partner for the event.
Visitors to this one of a kind mega exhibition, that begins from 20th October next year, will be able to chose from a wide variety of restaurants, to either deliver their food to pick it up from various Talabat pick-up points established at different spots in the Expo 2020 venue.
Talabat announced that a next-gen cloud kitchen will be deployed, specially for Expo 2020 which will feature a range of restaurants serving freshly prepared food to visitors and exhibitors.
Visitors will be able to try cuisine from around the world in the international spirit of the event and anticipate super-fast and efficient delivery, representing the Opportunity, Mobility and Sustainability sub-themes of Expo 2020, he said in a statement.
In the food and beverage industry, cloud kitchens are representing a new era, offering higher levels of operational efficiency, menu control, and delivery time.
Talabat said that its cloud kitchen would adapt to market patterns and consumer behaviour – increasing efficiency and reducing waste products that are highly sought-after.
“With over 25 million visitors attending during the six-month event and up to 500,000 meals projected to be served in our busiest days, Expo 2020 Dubai will open doors for visitors to explore exciting global cuisine.” said Darren Tse, Director – Concessions and Programming, Expo 2020 Dubai.
“Seeing the leading food delivery company Talabat on board as Expo’s food delivery service would allow visitors to easily order food from around the event site. We are excited to bring people closer to a cloud kitchen, which is a crucial growing trend in the food and beverage industry, bringing variety and quality to the visitor experience.” He said.
Tomaso Rodriguez, Talabat’s CEO, added: “We are honored to be Expo 2020 Dubai’s food delivery partner.Not only because we are the regional leaders in online food delivery, but also because the spirit of creativity is at the core of Expo 2020 Dubai, and at The World’s Greatest Show we will introduce creative and innovative ways to greet guests with culinary surprises.
“Our cloud kitchen model offers unique benefits: besides providing consumers a wide selection of freshly prepared food from many corners of the world, it also helps reduce waste and makes food delivery service even more effective and agile.”


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NEW YORK — A US judge granted preliminary approval to a $69 million settlement between 49 states and three US publishers over alleged price fixing of electronic books.
US District Judge Denise Cote in New York gave initial approval to the accord with Hachette Book Group, HarperCollins Publishers LLC, and Simon & Schuster Inc. and all the states but Minnesota. The District of Columbia, US Virgin Islands, Northern Mariana Islands, and Puerto Rico also joined in the settlement.
Hachette agreed to pay $31.7 million; HarperCollins, $19.6 million; and Simon & Schuster, $17.8 million, Cote said.
The states alleged the publishers unlawfully agreed to fix the prices of electronic books. The companies agreed to switch from the “traditional wholesale/retail model of distribution to an agency model with the major retailers of e-books in order to raise and fix the prices of electronic books to consumers,” the states said.