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The fashion and creative industry is mourning the death of Japanese fashion designer Issey Miyake.
His fans also paid tribute to the fashion innovator who shook up Parisian style with his highly wearable avant-garde designs.
“Very sad news... One of my top favourite designers with innovative designs. His legacy will be everlasting,” one Twitter user said.
Comments continued to pour in as news outlets announced his death.
"Issey Miyake is an iconic fashion aficionado. Forever alive," a fan relayed on Facebook.
"A kind soul whose vision and technical skills should be considered among the greatest. We'll miss you," said another.
An Instagram user posted that Miyake is "a legend and inspiration to many in his profession".
Those from within the fashion industry paid their respects too.
Malaysian designer Joe Chia, who has made inroads in the Japanese market with his traditional yet urban aesthetic, was seen sharing a sombre Facebook announcement of Miyake's passing.
“RIP Issey Miyake, a true visionary and inspiration,” Pete Hellyer, founder and creative director of denim-centric fashion label Non, posted on Instagram.
Others from the creative scene added their thoughts.
Japanese artist, designer and musician Yuri Suzuki shared his memory of first meeting Miyake.
"He seemed curious about my sound works and talked about the importance of sound in his fashion shows."
Miyake succumbed to liver cancer on Aug 5, his office announced, according to Japanese media.
He was born in Hiroshima in 1938. He was seven years old when the US detonated an atomic bomb over the city on Aug 6, 1945.
Together with other famous names like Rei Kawakubo and Yohji Yamamoto, Miyake was among a group of young Japanese designers who made their mark in Paris from the mid-1970s.
He followed in the footsteps of legends such as Kenzo Takada.
Miyake is known for having pioneered high-tech, comfortable clothing, while eschewing the glamour of haute couture. His "Pleats Please" line features permanently pleated items which do not crease.
He also produced the "A-POC (A Piece of Clothing)" line. It made use of a special weaving machine to create outfits out of one continuous tube of fabric.
The "Bao Bao" bag created by Miyake in the year 2000 sported geometric shapes. The design quickly became a hit in the fashion world and remains a favourite today.


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(NEW YORK) The current economic climate is striking more than just fear in the hearts of retailers, but they continue to fight--by banding together. New York boutique Searle may have filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy back in January but the store has recently found a successful partner in women’s sportswear and knitwear brand Magaschoni. Pieces from the Magaschoni collection are available at the five Searle locations in the city with new shipments arriving weekly. And although rumors have swirled that the location on Madison and 84th Street would close, Rick Weinstein, Searle director of sales/marketing, said, “There is no truth to that.”
“Frankly, we needed something like Magaschoni in the store,” he said. “Everything is about getting back on our feet. We want to get out of it. Frankly, anything successful will certainly help us.” The partnership does, according to Weinstein, appear initially to be successful; at least 150 units have been sold at full price in the 10 days since the partnership launched. “We’re very excited,” he said. “A lot of us in the business are questioning things, but it gives us a renewed hope.” Though Weinstein declined to comment on future partnerships “until they come to fruition,” he did say that the company intends to soldier on with additional collaborations. “People are coming to us,” he said. “Searle is famous for being able to sell a tremendous amount of product.”
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It is not only EGT that has been preparing for G2E Asia 2019, in case you were wondering. Another premium software provider is coming to the event this May and has a lot to show off.
International Game Technology (IGT) has teased promising details regarding its display on the exhibition.
IGT’s exhibit this year will be the spitting image of what the committed company has achieved in the past year. Premium solutions and advanced and ultra entertaining slot machines that have been approved of in global markets will be featured in the presentation in Asia this spring.
We are all well familiar with the CrystalCurve cabinet that was premiered last year, but this year it returns with the fresh multi-level progressive (MLP) themes created exclusively for Asia. IGT’s trademark “waterfall” gameplay will be featured in all games, including the Fury series.
Standalone games are the focus of this parade. The mentioned cabinet will welcome Star Stax and Fortune Coin. Video core games like the top-performing Scarab, Temple of Fire and Mistress of Egypt will be displayed on the CrystalDual 27 machine. It is worth noting that these games build on the legacy of Singapore’s fan favourite Cash Cove.
Next up, the developer’s sublime Casino Management System (CMS) ADVANTAGE will likely be the centre of attention at the event. The firm will demonstrate how its payment innovations like Cardless Connect and Resort Wallet aid operators to modernise their offering and boost player experience, running more efficiently.
Moreover, M5 is part of the systems lobby. The cutting-edge technology uses HTML5 to bring forward real-time, personalised bonuses and promotions via the Service Window (or a TFT display), enabling operators to dynamically engage with customers.
Lastly, IGT will fortify its name as an end-to-end solutions supplier with Fortunes of the Brave™ and Bloomtopia™ skill-based games. What’s more, games can be played for fun or for real money, appealing to an ample diapason of clientele. The IGT Dynasty ENG electronic table game solutions will include side bets for Baccarat, Blackjack and Roulette.


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A total of 2.8m cars in Germany were fitted with emissions-rigging devices, the German transport minister, Alexander Dobrindt, told MPs in the country's lower parliamentary house the Bundestag.
This is the first time a country outside of the US has put a figure on the number of vehicles they expect to be caught up in the scandal.
Dobrindt: "It's now clear that vehicles in Germany are affected by these manipulations. Based on our current knowledge they are vehicles with 2.0 litre and 1.6 litre diesel engines."
Volkswagen's share price was over five per cent down in early afternoon trading, and has lost close to 30 per cent since the scandal began.
Yesterday, Dobrindt said VW had admitted rigging emissions tests in Europe in the same way as it falsified them in the US, but it was not known how many vehicles were affected in Europe.
Dobrindt said that random tests will be conducted on cars made by other manufacturers as well.
"It is clear that the Federal Office for Motor Traffic will not exclusively concentrate on the VW models in question but that it will also carry out random tests on vehicles made by other carmakers."
The company has undergone a scandal after it was found to have cheated on emissions tests in the US, subsequently becoming the the target of a criminal investigation by the US justice department.
Since then, the company announced it could have to recall 11m cars, set aside €6.5bn and Martin Winterkorn, the former chief executive, had to step down.


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For two days, more than 25 vendors will be cooking up thousands of tacos for all taco enthusiasts. The second annual Taco Festival will be taking place at Waterside District and they are expecting a big turnout.
Lindsey Durfee, the district marketing manager at Waterside said, "we’re expecting anywhere between 8,000-10,000 people. It’s going to be a big weekend."
After months of planning, she said they're ready.
They're expecting to be dishing out over 75 different types of tacos including the traditional beef and cheese taco, vegan options, and even gluten-free tacos.
They'll also be offering a nacho bar, margaritas, games and live music.
Each taco will cost you just $3 and you can buy tickets ahead of time here.


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Growing tension was observed among cellphone users in the United States. Many carrier providers have released the mandate that most of them are looking to do away with 3G. Owing to this many users had queries that remained hugely unanswered. The Motorola admin took to its responsibility and put up a post on the Lenovo Forum in order to shed some light on this. In the post, he shares a breakdown on the major US carriers regarding VoLTE and VoWiFi.
The list mentions popular US carriers like Verizon, T-Mobile among the others. As per early reports, the 3G services by Verizon should have been barred earlier this year, but there seems to be a U-Turn on this. The advancements in the smartphone industry have been such in these times that a decision like this wouldn’t bother most users. Motorola released its flagship Edge series in April this year. Motorola Edge Plus happens to be a contender to the heavyweights like Samsung S20 and iPhone 11 Pro. The Edge series comes 5G enabled. The below link will redirect you to the Lenovo Forum where the Motorola admin has posted about these carriers.


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Your conscience may tell you that a green car is good for the environment and so is the responsible thing to buy, but the truth is, a bona fide green vehicle probably doesn't get your pulse racing – until now, that is. For those out there who fantasize about good looks and eco-friendly credentials, Tesla Motors has created the Tesla Roadster and it may just be the answer to your dreams.
The Tesla Roadster is an electric car like no other currently on the market. This is a seriously sexy looking little sports car, from its sleek bodylines and groovy cockpit to its strong and stylish colour palette. But what makes it so special is that it is an electric sports car, and has zero carbon emissions, making it highly attractive to those wishing to look good and save the planet at the same time.
Can the hype be believed?
So it's billed as a green sports car, but what can the Tesla Roadster really do that would put it into that category? Well, one of the biggest negatives of many of the electric cars available today is that they may be worthy, but they are slow and heavy. The Tesla Roadster has a top speed of 125mph and the company claims it goes from 0 to 60 in just 3.9 seconds. This is a startling improvement on the performance of other electric vehicles such as the Reva G Wiz and must put pressure on future unveilings such as the i MiEV (innovative Mitsubishi electric vehicle) which will hopefully be launched on Australian shores next year. Unlike the G Wiz and the i MiEV, the Tesla Roadster is firmly aimed at the sports car section of the green vehicles but even so, it is so radically different from the electric cars currently on the road and in the pipeline, that it must generate some interest from other green vehicle manufacturers.
Another improvement is that the Tesla Roadster can travel around 220 miles between charges and should take only 3.5 hours to recharge, if you use the Tesla Motors High Power Connector. Again, these specs mark the Tesla Roadster as an evolutionary stage beyond the average electric car, which may be carbon neutral but barely goes further than 60 km before it needs to be recharged and then takes all night plugged in to the mains to get its battery topped up. Tesla Motors also says that their Roadster gives 100% torque from the second their green car is switched on, giving it superior energy efficiency and superb acceleration all the time, unlike a car powered by a conventional petrol engine.
How does the Tesla Roadster do all this?
So far, the biggest stumbling block to a fast and attractive electric sports car has been the very thing that makes electric cars so wonderful and environmentally friendly in the first place – the battery pack. The battery has to be there are it is the electric vehicles fuel tank, yet most electric car batteries are big and heavy – two words that you don't want associated with a sports car. Tesla Motors have solved the problem by coming up with their very own lithium ion battery which, apart from being comparatively powerful and long lasting between charges, is also recyclable, giving this particular green car another important eco-friendly bonus point. In addition to this, the motor inside the Tesla Roadster has been designed to be 85-95% efficient, so that nothing is wasted between recharges.
Other Plus Points
The battery recharge is the downside of having an electric vehicle, but Tesla have included a few things which make topping up your power pack a little less painful. Firstly there is the increased distance that the Tesla Roadster can travel between trips to the power socket. Then there is their High Power Connector Unit, which should see this particular electric car go from flat to charged in around 3.5 hours. If you happen to be away from home when your Tesla needs an energy boost the Roadster comes with an optional Mobile Connector which allows recharging from most standard power point and which fits neatly in the green vehicles boot.
The Tesla Roadster also has regenerative braking technology. This means that every time you apply the brakes, energy is passed back to the battery, so this electric car actually benefits from the stop-start of modern driving.
As with so many electric cars, at present, there is no official launch date for the Tesla Roadster or its sister green vehicle, the Tesla Model S, in Australia. Following the success of their electric car in California, Tesla Motors has expanded its sales across the US into Canada and Europe, but it looks like we have a little while longer to wait before we see a truly green electric sports car on the streets of our cities.


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Although it only started in 2016, Reliance Jio is now India’s largest telecom company and has helped drive the adoption of digital services with data plans that are among the cheapest in the world. However, it is not resting on its laurels and is actively looking to expand its reach by offering tech hardware like entry-level 5G phones and virtual reality glasses. What’s also in the pipeline is an affordable laptop that runs Android and is powered by a Qualcomm processor.
According to a report from the people of XDA Developers, Jio is building a laptop, dubbed the JioBook, which could be announced later this year. Instead of using Google’s Chrome operating system, which works quite well on sparse hardware, it is said to run a forked version of Android 10 (at least the EVT model) that may be called JioOS. If this turns out to be the case, the poor experience of Android apps on large screens could limit their appeal.
On the hardware side, the prototype works with the Snapdragon 665, which we have seen in phones like the Redmi Note 8 and the Nokia 5.3. The Qualcomm chip has a built-in X12 modem that will allow the laptop to connect to a 4G network, Jio’s flagship product. Various configurations have been tested, apparently, including the 2GB + 32GB and 4GB + 64GB variants.
A prototype JioBook, complete with a Windows key.
This image of an EVT model shows a fairly basic looking laptop that probably uses polycarbonate or a similar material to keep costs down. Don’t let the Windows key fool you as it appears to be a recycled keyboard used for testing purposes only. It will be changed to a more suitable password (probably the Google Assistant) during the later stages of development.
From the looks of it, the JioBook isn’t designed to wow a spec-hungry audience. Given the company’s history of offering affordable hardware (read: JioPhone), it’s destined to be a low-cost connected laptop for a segment of the population that has likely never owned one before. Alternatively (or additionally) this could also position itself for the education market in India.


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A man with "distinctively yellow teeth" walked into a jewelry store inside the Mall at Wellington Green, casually chatted with the sales clerk about his mother, then snatched a 3.29 carat diamond engagement ring worth $45,000 and ran.
The Sheriff's Office on Thursday released a video of the Nov. 11 heist at the Bailey Banks & Biddle jewelry store and sought the public's help in finding the bandit.
"Tony," the name the thief gave the sales clerk, was described as a 200-pound, 6-foot-tall, light-skinned Hispanic man in his middle 20s to 30s, with freckles and an accent. His two front teeth are yellow, authorities said.
Detective Thomas Gendreau said the suspect might be from outside Palm Beach County because he wasn't wearing a mask and spent up to 45 minutes in the store talking with the clerk. He was wearing a stainless steel Daytona Rolex, navy blue soccer pants with a white stripe down the side and a white polo shirt.
"Those are the people who are not worried about being discovered," Gendreau said of thieves from other areas.
At 7:40 p.m. Nov. 11, the man walked into the store and struck up a conversation with saleswoman Eliza Carestio. The two talked about their mutual interest in soccer and about his girlfriend, whom he wanted to buy an engagement ring for, police said. After about 30 minutes, Carestio showed Tony a 3.29-carat, fancy yellow, flawless, radiant cut, diamond ring.
He asked to look at the diamond with a small magnifying glass, Gendreau said. "He didn't just say, 'Yeah, let me see that big one,'" he said.
Once he had checked the quality of the ring, police said, "he looked at his wallet, picked up the wallet and ran out the store," the report said.
Carestio chased him through the food court and into the parking lot, where he jumped into a red Mitsubishi Spyder convertible and drove off, police said. Three characters on the tag were either F25 or F52, Carestio told police.
Tony left behind a pink tote bag, police said. They are checking the contents, a towel and T-shirt, for DNA evidence, police said.
Anyone with information should call Gendreau, 561-753-8551, or Crime Stoppers, 800-458-8477.
Akilah Johnson can be reached at email@example.com or 561-243-6645.


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It's hard to believe that in 2018 there's still a stigma around menstruation, despite the fact that it's a natural — not to mention normal — bodily process. But now a national survey by Plan International Canada has revealed that the negative perception not only still exists, but has a profound impact on women's lives.
The online poll, which included 2,000 Canadian women, found that 83 per cent of those age 18-25 felt their periods held them back from fully participating in an activity and that 70 per cent have missed school, work, or a social event as a result.
"Menstruation can affect girls' and women's lives in lots of different ways. Whether it's pain from cramps, lack of access to painkillers, or lack of access to hygiene products, there are many factors that can impact their ability to fully participate in daily activities," youth advocate Amy Bing, of Plan International Canada, told HuffPost Canada in an email.
Period poverty — the inability to afford menstrual products — is a particular concern for women in Canada and around the world, Bing added.
In fact, the national survey found that one-third of Canadian women under 25 have struggled to afford hygiene products to manage their periods.
While the survey did not offer any explanations as to why this might be, more than three-quarters (77 per cent) of participants agreed that feminine hygiene products are one of the top three material costs for women, in addition to cosmetic products and beauty services.
"What all people who menstruate know, and what this information underscores dramatically, is that menstrual hygiene products are not a luxury," Caroline Riseboro, the president and CEO of Plan International Canada, told HuffPost Canada via email.
"Like toilet paper, soap and water, hygiene products are not optional. They are necessary and essential to women's and girls' health, comfort, and participation in work, school and society."
In addition to preventing women and girls from getting equal career and learning opportunities, a lack of accessible menstrual products also adds to the period taboo because it sends the message that menstruation isn't normal.
However, some campaigns are trying to change this, such as the "Free the Tampon" movement at Toronto's Centennial College, Riseboro noted.
The initiative makes feminine hygiene products available for free in all women's washrooms across the college's Toronto campuses. And in an effort to be inclusive, the packaging is gender-neutral to acknowledge that trans and non-binary students menstruate, too, CBC News reports.
"Not only do actions like these lead the way in combatting period poverty, they also work to normalize menstrual health products as something that should be easily accessible everywhere, and not something women and girls should be ashamed of or struggle for," Riseboro said, in regards to the "Free the Tampon" campaign.
While periods are still taboo, school campuses in major Canadian cities — including Montreal, Calgary and Halifax — are noticing the conversation around menstruation is slowly changing.
"I think there's these little pockets of change that are occurring, and over time, especially if institutions such as ours start to get on that bandwagon, and start to provide these products for free, you're going to see a growth — hopefully an exponential growth — in this movement," Shannon Brooks, Centennial's associate vice president of corporate services, said, according to CBC News.
Youth ambassador Bing agrees. "Too often, menstruation is treated like a secret that can only be talked about among women and girls, behind closed doors – if at all," she said. "People of all genders must come together to have real, open conversations about these issues, and raise their voices to help address the social, emotional and financial costs of menstruation."
The Canadian government removed tax on menstrual products in 2015, and in February this year, the NDP passed a resolution to make these products free.
"Tampon and pads should be treated just like toilet paper," said Tiffany Balducci, a Durham Labour Council party delegate. "They serve a similar purpose — items that tend to our everyday, normal bodily functions."
Recognizing the need for accessible feminine hygiene products shows people are finally acknowledging that period shame is gender discrimination.
"It's critical that we recognize that period stigma, taboos, lack of access to menstrual hygiene products, and the resulting loss of opportunities to participate fully in society are part of a bigger picture of how women and girls are discriminated against every day," said Riseboro.
"We're calling on everyone to bring periods to the start of the conversation, to advocate and take action to prioritize women's and girls' menstrual hygiene."
Plan International Canada's national survey came at an appropriate time, as May 28 marks Menstrual Hygiene Day.
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RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil (FNS) -- The French-owned Carrefour supermarket chain, Brazil's biggest, plans a major expansion in the country -- particularly in Sao Paulo, where Wal-Mart is making inroads. Carrefour, with 13 of its 38 Brazilian hypermarkets in Sao Paulo, said it would open 12 new stores in Sao Paulo during the next three to four years, its biggest one-city expansion in Brazil. Each hypermarket costs roughly $15 million, so the investment would be about $180 million.
This year, Carrefour plans to spend $90 million to $100 million of a $300 million total investment to open six hypermarkets nationwide. Three of the stores are in Sao Paulo (the first opened May 21), two will be in the Southern state of Rio Grande do Sul and one will be in the city of Recife, which would represent Carrefour's first store in the Northeastern region.
The expansion is an update of an earlier plan. In February, Carrefour had announced that it would open five hypermarkets this year in Brazil as part of a $200 million investment.
A Carrefour spokesman said the Paris-based retailer was expanding more quickly in Sao Paulo than in the rest of the country because the city -- whose metropolitan area has a population of more than 20 million -- presents a demographically dense market.
In entering Brazil, Bentonville, Ark.-based Wal-Mart Stores chose to set up shop first in Sao Paulo for similar demographic reasons, opening two supercenters and two Sam's Clubs there last year. Both Wal-Mart and Carrefour are opening new stores in the same Sao Paulo neighborhoods -- and sometimes right next door to each other.
However, the Carrefour spokesman noted that Wal-Mart's arrival in Sao Paulo is not why the French-owned chain is expanding more quickly there.
"We see Wal-Mart as just one more competitor," he said, adding that Carrefour tries to offer prices 10% lower than the competition's. Beginning in February, Carrefour has followed Wal-Mart in Brazil by offering special sale prices on back-to-school items.
In Brazil, Carrefour registered $4.9 billion in revenues last year, a 19% increase over 1994 results, and had $159 million in net operating profit, a 24% increase from the year before.


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The third season of the Indian Premier League T20 cricket got off on Friday, riding a cyber wave for the first time. The games are available live ( with a 5 minute delay) on You Tube and while typical broadband speeds in India might still see viewers grappling with buffering problems, the largest mobile provider Airtel has has upgraded all its broadband customers to 2 MBPS for the You Tube feed just for the duration of the tournament from March 12 to April 26. It has also created its own Fastest Fifty game at You Tube and Orkut.
Subscribers of Sun Direct the country’s number 2 direct to home satellite TV provider, is telecasting the IPL matches on full high definition on the SET Max channel – Sun is the first and currently only Indian TV provider who offers HD on five of its channels including, Sun TV, Colors, Tamil/Telegu movies, NatGeo and Discovery.
Official games partners for the IPL, IndiaGames, has launched the IPL T20 Fever game at Apple’s App store for the iPhone .
Within 24 hours of its launch, DCI Mobile Studios' IPL T20 app reached the No.1 spot under Sports category at the Apple's iTunes Store. It's makes your iPhone a personal live action relay device that features an extensive yet handy IPL updates like Real time video clips, Live Score Boards, Text Commentary, Audio Commentary, Match Schedules, Match Highlights, Replays for IPL matches, Match Photographs, Contests and Instant updates on team.
The company has also launched the game at the Ovi store for Nokia phone owners. It costs Euro 2 for the ongoing IPL sesso
You Tube IPL site: http://www.youtube.com/ipl
Airtel You Tube link: http://www.airtel.in/cricketonyoutube/
DCI Mobile Studio's IPL T20 app at Nokia/ Ovi; Euro 2: http://store.ovi.com/content/29352
DCI Mobile Sudio’s IPL T20 app at ITunes $4.99
IndiaGames T20 Fever at AppStore $5.99
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Update: Canada's economy up 4.5 percent in May
People cross an intersection in Toronto, Canada, on July 31, 2020. (Photo by Zou Zheng/Xinhua)
May saw rebounds across multiple industries with the easing of COVID-19 restrictions.
OTTAWA, July 31 (Xinhua) -- Canada's gross domestic product grew 4.5 percent in May because businesses reopened after unprecedented economic lockdowns due to the COVID-19 spread in March and April, according to Statistics Canada on Friday.
May saw rebounds across multiple industries with the easing of COVID-19 restrictions, including retail trade that registered a 16.4 percent surge to mark its largest monthly increase since 1961.
People are seen at CF Toronto Eaton Center in Toronto, Canada, on July 31, 2020. (Photo by Zou Zheng/Xinhua)
May's gains offset some of the March and April declines. Economic activity remained 15 percent below February's pre-pandemic level.
In May, 17 of 20 industrial sectors posted increases.
Both goods-producing industries rose 8 percent while the services-producing sector was up 3.4 percent.
A woman wearing a face mask walks past a reopened store in Toronto, Canada, on July 31, 2020. (Photo by Zou Zheng/Xinhua)
Preliminary information indicates an approximate 5 percent increase in GDP for June and an approximate 12 percent decline in real GDP in the second quarter of 2020.
Owing to their preliminary nature, these estimates will be revised on Aug. 28 with the release of the official GDP for June and the second quarter. ■


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Legend of Edda: Returns to JC Planet on September 24th
JCPlanet has announced that Legend of Edda will enter official service from September 24th.
Players will be able to see all of features and opening events at http://edda.jcplanet.com.
For the players who were waiting for Legend of Edda, JCPlanet has prepared pre-character creation event from September 22nd to 24th. Don’t let anyone take your character name.
Also, you can receive free 50 JC Coin which you can use to buy cash item just for signing up.
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MANILA, Philippines – Three of the biggest family conglomerates that owned shopping centers were hailed as among the best local retailers and owners last Thursday.
The SM Group, Robinsons Retail Holdings and Megaworld had been awarded by the Philippine Retailers Association (PRA). The companies are owned by the Sy, Gokongwei and Tan families.
Specifically, SM Group’s SM Megamall was named the shopping center of the year for the large category. Its grocery counterparts, Savemore and SM Hypermarket, were awarded as supermarket and hypermart of the year, respectively.
Megaworld’s Newport Manila, meanwhile, bagged the shopping center of the year award for the mixed-use township category, while its Lucky Chinatown Mall won under the medium category.
Robinsons Place Malolos in Bulacan was hailed shopping center of the year under the small category, and Robinsons Department Store was named full line department store of the year.
The annual PRA awards, now on its 19th year, seeks to encourage Filipino retailers to adopt world-class standards and practices by recognizing Filipino retailers who have epitomized the model of growth and good ethical practices.
Apart from the usual categories handed out annually, this year’s edition recognized tycoon Lucio Co of Puregold with the President’s Award for his contributions in the local retail industry.
“(This is) in recognition of his success and influential contribution to the growth of micro-retail entrepreneurs, particularly through the Tindahan ni Aling Puring program that promoted the enhancement and development of micro-retail entrepreneurship in the Philippines,” PRA said.
“The program manifested Puregold’s mission to serve and uplift the livelihood of every Filipino family, while at the same time contributing to the country’s aspiration for inclusive growth,” it added.
Trade Secretary Adrian Cristobal Jr. said the retail industry has been a strong pillar of economic growth over the past five years, contributing an average of 13 percent to the country’s gross domestic product (GDP).
He said both retail and trade are bound to benefit from the expected continued strong economic growth, which hit a three-year high of 6.9 percent in the first quarter.
“We hope major players in the retail industry will continue to provide market opportunities for small entrepreneurs, especially those in the food processing and agriculture sectors,” he said.


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EnfoDesk, a Chinese market research company, published a report on China’s mobile phone banking sector. According to the report, bank transactions conducted via mobile phones in Q4 of 2013 reached just over 370 billion yuan, 35.90% higher than the previous quarter.
Worth noting is that the study puts China Minsheng Bank in third position in the market share ranking of mobile banking: Minsheng, with 10.68 % market share of mobile banking, is only beaten by China Construction Bank (28.19%) and ICBC (24.38%), both of which are members of China’s “Big Four” mammoth banks while Minsheng remains a much smaller upstart. The article attributes Minsheng’s fast progress in the sector to technological innovation and social media marketing.
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Google ditches VR, allegedly working on standalone AR headset
Google is working on some ambitious devices of late. Only recently the company revealed its Android-powered VR platform-based Daydream project – but the tech giant’s long term plans are far beyond virtual reality and pretty close to augmented reality. According to a report on Engadget (via Recode) Google has scrapped plans for a VR device, but claims, it is working on a high-end mixed reality headset that brings the good of augmented reality and VR to one single device.
According to reports, about 50 employees were working on a standalone VR device in Google’s secret X lab – a device expected to take on the Oculus Rift head on.
Now that the VR project has been killed, Google is moving ahead with a standalone headset which will allegedly work without a phone or computer. The headset will feature a screen and will be more inclined on augmented reality and will focus less on VR.
There is no word on what the device will look like on when it could hit the market, but considering the success of Pokemon Go – first real augmented reality app – consumers just seem to be well prepared to embrace AR now. Google then seems to be on the right track.


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BOSTON (MarketWatch) -- Pfizer Inc.'s earnings and revenue fell in the fourth quarter but beat expectations, thanks to increased sales of its most lucrative drug, Lipitor, and decreased costs, the No. 1 drugmaker reported on Thursday.
New York-based Pfizer
Revenue for the latest quarter was $13.59 billion, significantly lower than the prior year's $14.92 billion.
Wall Street, meanwhile, had been expecting the drugmaker to report lower fourth-quarter earnings, with the average estimate of analysts polled by Thomson First Call pegged at 42 cents a share on revenue of $13.2 billion.
Pfizer management had lowered its 2005 financial forecast during its third-quarter conference call with investors. Pfizer said Thursday it will issue its 2006 outlook at its annual analyst meeting on Feb. 10.
Shares closed up 4% at $24.97 after hitting a session high of $25.12.
The world's largest drugmaker was largely boosted by the world's best-selling branded prescription drug, Lipitor. Sales of the cholesterol-lowering agent were $3.36 billion for the quarter, up 3% from last year.
Pfizer recently won a major legal victory against Indian generic drugmaker Ranbaxy Laboratories Ltd. RBXLF, which had been seeking to put out a generic version of the drug.
While several of Pfizer's older drugs have felt the effect of increased generic competition, the court win should ensure that Lipitor doesn't face U.S. generic competition until its key patent expires in June 2011, the company said.
Still, many Pfizer watchers have been anticipating that sales of Lipitor will come under pressure in coming months when a similar drug, Merck's Zocor, loses its patent protection, paving the way for cheaper generic knock-offs.
Indeed, Lipitor's sales have slowed throughout 2005, largely due to an increasingly crowded market, prompting many to lower their expectations for the drug during the fourth quarter. Third-quarter Lipitor sales rose 14%, second quarter sales were up 21%, and first-quarter sales rose 23%.
"We were surprised," said Caris & Co. analyst Le Anne Zhao early Thursday. "Lipitor sales were definitely higher than expected."
Goldman Sachs analyst James Kelly said in an early note Thursday that Lipitor's performance was "exceptional," adding he had expected quarterly sales to decline by 5% rather than increase by 3%.
"Our estimates are under review," wrote Kelly, adding that he's "slightly cautious" on the tone of Pfizer's 2006 performance but that "investors should be mostly relieved by this report."
On a conference call with analysts Thursday afternoon, Pfizer chairman Hank McKinnell said that Lipitor sales should benefit under the newly-enacted Medicare "Part D" prescription plan for seniors. He added that the plan's managers have given Lipitor "preferred brand status" over similar drugs, which should also help sales.
McKinnell also attributed Pfizer's stronger-than-expected quarterly results to decreased expenses. He noted that Pfizer realized costs savings of $800 million in 2005, double of what it had projected earlier this year when the company unveiled its restructuring plan.
Previously, McKinnell had said the cost savings would really take hold in 2006, rather than 2005.
McKinnell also noted the call that the $800 million in cost cuts were the results of an accelerated implementation of its restructuring plan rather than cuts beyond those that had been previously announced.
"We were pleasantly surprised by the strength of the quarter and encouraged that the cost savings are coming in earlier and higher than projections," Morgan Stanley's Jami Rubin wrote in a note to clients. "The fact that results were less bad than many feared should help quell fears as investors await the issuance of full-year guidance on Feb. 10."
On April 5, Pfizer outlined its previously announced restructuring plan, which it told analysts should save the company $4 billion a year by 2008, or about 12 percent of the company's cost base. The plan will cost between $5 billion and $6 billion to implement through 2008.
McKinnell also said Thursday that slowed sales of its Cox-2 pain reliever Celebrex and the market withdrawal of a similar drug, Bextra, over safety concerns continue to be a drag on the company's top line.
Celebrex, which had been a $3 billion-dollar drug at one point, had quarterly sales of just $472 million, down 53% from last year. Bextra, likewise, had sales of over a billion a year before it was pulled.
Sales of Pfizer's second best-selling drug, Norvasc, were down 1% at $1.24 billion for the quarter.
Several months ago, Pfizer withdrew its 2006 and 2007 financial forecasts, a move which rattled some Pfizer watchers.
On Thursday morning, Pfizer said it planned to issue a new forecast during its annual analyst day, to be held Feb. 10 in New York.
"While we are pleased that Pfizer's performance in 2005 exceeded previous expectations, investors should be aware that the factors driving Pfizer's performance may differ materially in 2006," McKinnell said.


text: Google recently announced the integration of BigQuery, its fully managed data warehouse that allows customers to store and query petabytes of data using SQL and a utility-based pricing model, with its consumer facing Google Drive application. As a result of the integration, users can query files stored in Google Drive directly from the BigQuery user interface, without loading them into BigQuery. Moreover, users can save the results of queries on Google Sheets directly into Google Sheets, and update those queries as data within Google Sheets dynamically changes. The integration between Google BigQuery and Google Drive breaks down the barrier between the Google Cloud Platform and its Google Apps suite and correspondingly gives Google Cloud Platform customers a more seamless, integrated experience with respect to the ability to query data that resides outside of BigQuery. More importantly, the integration provides Google Drive users with an extra incentive to tap into the lightning fast SQL queries of BigQuery and explore its capabilities for querying data as a prelude to a more sustained investigation of its ability to analyze massive datasets and its impressive integrations with third parties such as Tableau, Talend and Qlik.


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They used to be next to the phone book inside of hotel nightstands all around country, but now they seem to be disappearing.
FOX's Jim Mackay reports:
Bibles, almost every major hotel chain at one point had a Bible inside of their nightstands, in fact 10 years ago, hospitality analytics group STR said 95 percent of hotels had a copy of the Bible in their hotel rooms.
This year however, only 48 percent, nearly cut in half. A Marriott spokesperson recently told the Los Angeles Times that right now Bibles do not fit into the current marketing and target areas that they offer to their customers. Also a lot of hotels are now deciding to not offer any religious materials, so they're not showing bias to a particular faith.
Jim Mackay, FOX News.


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BOSTON (MarketWatch) - In the latest chapter of its long-running merger saga, Guidant Corp. has agreed to lower its sales price by almost $4 billion under its newly-restructured deal with Johnson & Johnson.
Under the revised agreement, Guidant
The merger, which is now expected to close during the first quarter 2006, is subject to Guidant shareholder approval.
Shares of J&J
J&J has actively sought to renegotiate the $25.4 billion price tag in recent weeks, asserting that Guidant's recent rash of product recalls and brewing regulatory problems has lowered its value. The deal, which was approved by the Federal Trade Commission on Nov. 2, was expected to close by the end of Friday, Nov. 4.
However, on the same day as the FTC announcement, J&J stated it was not required to close on the deal under its current terms. Guidant subsequently sued J&J that following Monday, Nov. 7, asking a federal court to compel the drugmaker to close the deal.
J&J's hesitation about the merger came on the heels of several high-profile recalls by Guidant for various models of its heart defibrillators and pacemakers, the two business areas that first attracted J&J to the merger, industry watchers say.
As a result of the recalls, Guidant now faces regulatory investigations by the Justice Department and Securities and Exchange Commission.
The new terms call for a swap of $33.25 in cash and .493 of a J&J common share for each Guidant share held.
"We are delighted that our companies have reached an accord," said William Weldon, J&J's chairman and chief executive officer. "Our agreement demonstrates that we remain committed to the goal of together building an extraordinary cardiovascular business that can deliver better medical options sooner to millions of patients."
Guidant management said the deal continued to make sense.
"The Board believes that it is in the best interest of shareholders to proceed with the merger agreement at the revised terms," said Guidant Chairman James Cornelius, in a statement. "Our enthusiasm for this merger and its potential continues."
Guidant also announced that its president and chief executive officer of 11 years, Ronald Dollens, is retiring, as has been expected. Guidant's chairman, James Cornelius, will assume the position of interim chief executive officer.
Investors appeared pleased with the new deal on Tuesday.
"I know I'm happy, as an investor in both J&J and Guidant," said Rob Junkin, portfolio manager for John Hancock's Health Sciences Fund, adding the deal establishes J&J firmly in the cardiac implantable devices business.
"But this is not a slam-dunk, in that Guidant shareholders will still have to approve the deal, which has been discounted about 15%," added Junkin.
On Oct. 18, J&J, based in New Brunswick, N.J., reported third-quarter earnings of $2.6 billion, or 87 cents a share, on sales of $12.3 billion for the period ended Sept. 30.
In July, Guidant, an Indianapolis medical device maker, posted a profit from continuing operations of $116 million, or 35 cents a share, on sales of $974 million for its fiscal second quarter ended on June 30.


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While the Wink Hub has some design and usability kinks to work out, its affordability and versatility make it a very desirable option for whole-home automation.
A pilot program for the office supplier's smart-home hub was successful enough to merit a broader US roll-out, along with new hardware and more partnerships.
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Coolio takes to PornHub to release his next album, a drastic makeup technique to throw of facial recognition, taking selfies at sites of tragedy, and a big announcement for the show!
The search giant is among many companies in the running to bring New York City's phone booths back to technological relevance.
Every night, 140 of the shipping giant's planes land in Memphis, Tenn., at FedEx's World Hub. CNET Road Trip 2014 watches as things get sorted out.
The latest Firefox for Android beta focuses on developer tools, but one could have big ramifications by turning the browser's homepage into a platform called Firefox Hub.
Less than three years after launching its own music streaming service, Samsung is set to quietly retire its Music Hub service as of July 1.
Woolworths could be set to launch its own dedicated technology sub-brand, lodging a trademark for a new logo and branding for "Hub".
Sprint will be among the first to participate in the Competitive Carrier Association’s Data Access Hub, which could give carriers of all sizes access to a true nationwide 4G LTE network.
The president uses his State of the Union address to call for an expanded high-tech manufacturing base in the US.


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MIDDLE EAST: Emirates moves to tap surging Cambodia trade
Emirates SkyCargo has expanded its operations to Cambodia after a surge in demand for reliable air cargo services from the southeast Asian nation, it said in a statement. The Dubai based carrier has appointed Asia GSA as its sales agent in Cambodia. In recent years the Cambodian garment industry has grown exponentially as an increasing […]
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In recent years the Cambodian garment industry has grown exponentially as an increasing number of manufacturers, including brands like GAP, Old Navy, Wal-Mart and Kmart, look to the country to produce quality clothing at cheaper rates than in Europe, the US or even some other Asian countries. It is now the biggest industry in Cambodia, accounting for a massive 70 per cent of the countryÃ¢â‚¬™s exports.
As Emirates does not yet operate its own flights into Cambodia, cargo Ã¢â‚¬“ predominantly garments, textiles and shoes Ã¢â‚¬“ will be flown to nearby Bangkok and Kuala Lumpur, from where Emirates SkyCargo operates 28 and 21 flights a week to Dubai respectively. From Dubai goods are shipped onward to more than 100 destinations around the globe.
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“The Trump administration is crafting a proposal to protect Web users’ privacy, aiming to blunt global criticism that the absence of strict federal rules in the United States has enabled data mishaps at Facebook and others in Silicon Valley,” Tony Romm reports for The Washington Post. “Over the past month, the Commerce Department has been huddling with representatives of tech giants such as Facebook and Google, Internet providers including AT&T and Comcast, and consumer advocates, according to four people familiar with the matter but not authorized to speak on the record.”
“The government’s goal is to release an initial set of ideas this fall that outlines Web users’ rights, including general principles for how companies should collect and handle consumers’ private information, the people said,” Romm reports. “The forthcoming blueprint could then become the basis for Congress to write the country’s first wide-ranging online-privacy law, an idea the White House recently has said it could endorse. ‘Through the White House National Economic Council, the Trump Administration aims to craft a consumer privacy protection policy that is the appropriate balance between privacy and prosperity,’ Lindsay Walters, the president’s deputy press secretary, said in a statement. ‘We look forward to working with Congress on a legislative solution consistent with our overarching policy.'”
“So far, the Trump administration has held 22 meetings with more than 80 companies, trade associations and consumer groups since late June, according to the National Telecommunications and Information Administration, one of the entities involved in the effort,” Romm reports. “Privacy hawks have told the Commerce Department that they should turn to Europe for inspiration [GDPR]… Meanwhile, U.S. businesses are pushing the Trump administration to articulate a vision for privacy that’s less aggressive than that of Europe, participants in the talks say.”
Read more in the full article here.
MacDailyNews Take: Whether it should be done at the federal or at the state level can be debated, but some protections certainly need to be implemented with millions giving away their private data to the likes of Facebook and Google without even knowing it or what it’s being used for while mailing off their DNA – their DNA! – to outfits willy-nilly.
California’s data privacy law highlights growing frustration with tech industry – July 17, 2018
U.S. House Republicans demand answers from Apple, Google on privacy, data practices – July 9, 2018
California lawmakers approve data-privacy bill despite opposition from Google, Facebook, advertisers – June 29, 2018
Apple highlights user privacy as Facebook exec steps down – June 14, 2018


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Mariah Carey is officially kicking off the Christmas season!
The superstar singer gets a call from Santa Claus himself in an adorable video she shared Friday with the caption "Breaking news."
The video finds Carey wearing a kooky Halloween costume in bed as the clock on her smartphone strikes 12 a.m. on Nov. 1. That's when Old Saint Nick rings up his favorite pop diva — and the Christmas magic begins!
"It's time!" Carey — now wearing red holiday pajamas — sings to Santa as the first notes of her holiday classic "All I Want for Christmas Is You" kick in. Santa, being Santa, replies with several jolly ho-ho-ho's.
After a yelp of yuletide joy, Carey blows excited kisses to all her fans.
Of course, Carey, 49, has a long history with Christmas. Her 1994 album "Merry Christmas" was an instant holiday classic. (Check out the more than 552 million views on the video for "All I Want for Christmas Is You" on YouTube.)
To celebrate the release of the new "Merry Christmas (Deluxe Anniversary Edition)" on Friday, Carey shared a second clip featuring a new video cut for "All I Want for Christmas Is You."
A quarter-century later, Carey's still touched by how much the song means to fans, including her 8-year-old twins, Moroccan and Monroe, who helped her sing it in a sweet video last year.
"I wanted it to feel like a classic, but I didn't know that it was going to actually become a classic," she told USA Today.
"I say that humbly because Christmas music is something that's really special to me, so to see the song's popularity grow over the years has been something that's been kind of amazing. I couldn't have expected it," she added.


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Vietnamese traditional clothes introduced at the exhibition
The event aims to introduce the culture, life and people of ASEAN member countries through the beauty of traditional clothing culture, enhancing mutual understanding among people in the region, and contributing to the expansion of economic cooperation, investment and tourism development.
Southeast Asian countries have a unique and rich culture, so the traditional costumes of the countries are also extremely diverse based on geographical characteristics, ethnicity, climate, traditional culture and area. Traditional costumes not only bring the beauty of costume culture, but also honor the cultural traditions and souls of the people of each country in the ASEAN community.
Addressing the opening ceremony, Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Ta Quang Dong said the event is meant to celebrate the fifth anniversary of the ASEAN Community and Vietnam’s holding of the ASEAN Chairmanship 2020.
The event will last till October 28.
Following are photos about traditional clothes of ASEAN countries at the exhibition:
Traditional clothes of people in ASEAN countries introduced at the event (Source: CPV)


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Apple products worth £5 Million Stolen in Motorway Heist Leaves Driver and Security Guard Tied Up on Motorway.
Apple products worth £5m have been stolen from a lorry in a daring motorway heist. The tech-hungry robbers targeted the lorry on the M1 in Northamptonshire and tied up both the driver and a security guard to secure their getaway.
The truck was later found abandoned across the county border in Lutterworth, Warwickshire, where it is believed the offenders transferred the 48 pallets of valuable Apple products into a third vehicle on the evening of November 10.
In the statement, Northamptonshire Police say that officers “would like to speak to anyone who may have seen a number of vehicles on the slip road at Junction 18 between the stated times, which may have looked out of place, or who may have dash-cam footage of this area.
Thank you for taking the time to read this news article “Apple products worth £5 Million Stolen in Motorway Heist Leaves Driver and Security Guard Tied Up”. For more UK daily news, Spanish daily news and Global news stories, visit the Euro Weekly News home page.


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News & Reviews: OPPO Reno4 Pro
Oct 21, 2020
OPPO Malaysia is running a campaign for the O-fans from 21 October to 8 November. During this period, OPPO members can collect 2x member points through the My OPPO App under the Bind Phone Rewards tab. This allows members to receive gifts (worth up to RM99) when purchasing on a selected device on the app.
Aug 07, 2020
OPPO has just launched the OPPO Reno4 series recently, the Reno4 and Reno4 Pro. In order to test out the camera capabilities, we've brought the OPPO Reno4 Pro to a 2 days 1 night Penang trip with us and try on all its camera features and even vlog with it. So will this OPPO Reno4 Pro suitable for your next vlogging smartphone?
Aug 05, 2020
OPPO just released the OPPO Reno3 Pro on last May in Malaysia and suddenly we got ourselves a new series called the Reno 4 series for you. Coming in two variants - the vanilla Reno 4 and Reno 4 Pro, they both cost RM1699 and RM2399 respectively. So is it worth the upgrade or worth buying the Reno4 Pro?
Jul 06, 2020
Last week, rumour has come out saying that there will be another variant of the OPPO Reno4 Pro hitting the market with some upgraded tech specs and a different design. After a few days, the rumour might be turning into a fact as two models of the Reno4 series have been spotted on different certifications.
Jun 05, 2020
After a not really long wait, the new OPPO Reno4 series has been launched today in China. The series is a popular one from the brand, and we're glad that they renewed the devices in such a short amount of time since the launch of the OPPO Reno3 series that happened in May. However, the brand is not simply launching the devices without ensuring quality, as the OPPO Reno4 series is still bringing some impressive features even in such a short amount of time.
May 29, 2020
Earlier, rumour has come saying that the OPPO Reno4 series will be coming soon and we were so curious since the Reno3 series has only been launched earlier this month. However, OPPO has posted on Weibo today confirming that the Reno4 series will indeed be launched on 5 June in China with Reno4 and Reno4 Pro. This shows us that OPPO is trying to be different from others by launching smartphones in such a short time frame.


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Ultimately it is the price action that matters the most.
Here are some options strategies for this FANG name into tomorrow's report.
If you listened to Larry you don't want to own a share of any company that does a lot of business in China.
The entire aircraft industry is frantically trying to meet the demand for planes.
The market got crushed on Wednesday because of President Trump's decision to review tariffs on $200 billion more of Chinese exports.
TheStreet's founder and Action Alerts PLUS Portfolio Manager Jim Cramer weighs in on Tuesday's trending market topics from the floor of the New York Stock Exchange.
TheStreet's founder and Action Alerts PLUS Portfolio Manager Jim Cramer sees benefits to a United Technologies breakup and thinks an announcement may come as soon as the company closes on its acquisition of Rockwell Collins.
From United Rentals to GE, they're still underpriced.
It's time to buy shares of General Electric GE, according to TheStreet's founder and Action Alerts PLUS Portfolio Manager Jim Cramer.
Slowing growth and global trade are beginning to be priced into shares of industrials, turning them into value plays.
Not all Dow components declined on Tuesday as trade war worries reached fever pitch.
The PRC is the paper tiger and we're the tiger that just woke up and is sick and tired of the beatdown the Chinese have delivered.
Our GLUM Index stocks will be hit hard by this trade war.
The latest announcement from the U.S. Trade Representative's office is chilling reading for free trade supporters.
The growth driving many U.S. companies shares is disproportionately centered in China.
The stocks inexplicably fell even after they delivered good earnings.
Want to learn how to read charts and make money off of them? Then watch the Chart Professor, our very own Bruce Kamich, show you how. Here he dissects UTX. Watch!
Forward looking valuations, except for Nvidia, are very low.
The world remains dangerous, and dangerous toys are not just simply in demand -- demand is increasing rapidly.
I especially like Boeing, Lockheed Martin and Diamondback Energy here.
No sector offered respite from Thursday's tariff-inspired selloff.
United Technologies CEO Greg Hayes voiced concerns about a trade war to TheStreet's founder and Action Alerts PLUS Portfolio Manager Jim Cramer in a Friday interview on CNBC's Mad Money.
TheStreet's founder and Action Alerts PLUS Portfolio Manager Jim Cramer thinks United Technologies is headed for a breakup.
While flash and DRAM memory makers rose, Intel was held back by talk it may bid for Broadcom.
The problem for the marketplace right now is the uncertainty of it all.
The Dow dropped more than 500 points at its lowest Thursday.


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In the 1960s, there were high hopes for the development of the newly-independent sub-Saharan African countries but these hopes were quickly dashed following a series of shocks which began in the mid-70s, with the first oil price spikes, followed by a severe decline in growth and increase in poverty in the 80s and early 90s.
Not a day goes by without news on the growing inequality that is the telling indicator of the kind of economic model in which we have put ourselves, following the neoliberal binge unleashed by the Washington Consensus. The idea that economic growth is “a rising tide lifting all boats”, as the late Margaret Thatcher declared when she announced war on the welfare state, and its twin “capital will trickle down to everybody”, are now totally discredited. Facts, as it has been said, are stubborn.
Under the harsh Sunday afternoon sun, Daouda Dicko washes his client’s clothes on the shore of the Niger River, which runs through Mali’s capital, Bamako. “I started doing this to survive two years ago. Now, I am used to it and I don’t mind the extra money it brings,” Dicko, who also works as a gardener, tells IPS.
As countries in the Middle East and North Africa adjust to profound political changes and economic difficulties, development experts on the region have increasingly turned their attention to the social and economic potential of incorporating more female workers into the labour market.
Industry is the ailing sector of the Brazilian economy, with production falling 2.7 percent in 2012 in spite of government incentives, and in contrast with the strong expansion of retail trade and the lowest unemployment rate in history.
As governments struggle to find ways out of the persistent global financial crisis, Brazil’s development model offers an alternative path to recovery and growth, according to some economists and politicians.
The international financial crash of the late 2000s created more than a global economic recession: it accentuated popular doubts about the paradigms on which our economies are built and prompted a closer look at two crucial drivers of economic growth: women and entrepreneurship.


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Archive for April, 2015
2016 Miata mpg rating
Come September, it’ll be a year since the 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata was unveiled to the public, and since its debut we’ve brought you plenty of news and updates on what to expect from this soon-to-arrive roadster once it gets to us here at Holiday Mazda in Fond du Lac. One tidbit we’ve been waiting on, though, has been the EPA-estimated miles per gallon… and now we have it! If you’ve been wanting to find out what the 2016 Miata mpg rating will be, the wait is over! (more…)
New cars under 20,000 Milwaukee WI
There’s something to be said for buying used cars, to be sure, but sometimes we want the latest in new car technology that the older models — even fairly recent ones — just don’t provide. Luckily for those shoppers who fall into this category, there’s a small subset of cars that are known for being both affordable and up to date with the latest technology. Kelley Blue Book, one of the leading resources for car shoppers, has recently put together a best-of list called “10 Tech-Savviest Cars Under $20,000.” And it just so happens that one our models, the 2015 Mazda3, made the cut!
We’ve got great news for anyone looking to purchase or lease a Mazda3, Mazda6 or Mazda CX-5 in Wisconsin. If you or someone in your household owns or leases select vehicles you could be eligible for $1000 Competitive Make Bonus Cash through June 1, 2015. The best part is you don’t have to trade-in the vehicle to qualify, plus it transfers within your household! Who couldn’t use an extra grand in their pocket heading into summer vacation?
When it comes to buying a new car for the family, there are a lot of important categories that come into play. Of course it’s got to have ample space for everyone and room for cargo as well, for everything from family vacations to trips to the grocery store. Gas mileage is no doubt a major concern, and a reputation for reliability sure doesn’t hurt as the last thing you want is to be in and out of the shop constantly. But if there’s any concern that trumps them all for the families we deal with here at Holiday Mazda, it’s definitely safety — and rightfully so.
Recently, The Car Connection came out with their annual list, The Safest Vehicles of 2015. We’re happy to report that not one but two of our Mazda models made the list. If you’ve been wondering what some of the safest 2015 family vehicles are, we’ll tell you about the ones we’ve got in stock: (more…)
So, you’re hopping on the crossover bandwagon – or you’re looking to switch to a Mazda from your current model (nice choice!). We can definitely help get the ball rolling there, but first you’ll need to decide which model is right for you. With the impending arrival of the all-new 2016 Mazda CX-3, we thought we’d take a look at the two current offerings on the table and see how they compare to one another. It’s the Mazda CX-5 vs Mazda CX-9 – Which one’s got what you’re looking for in your next vehicle? It all comes down to a few key areas: (more…)
A while back we brought up some rumors that Mazda might be looking at expanding its crossover lineup, both by introducing a brand new model and by bringing back an old favorite. Now that the cat’s fully out of the bag on the 2016 Mazda CX-3 and we know it’s on its way to join Mazda’s award-winning lineup here at Holiday Mazda, we’re left wondering about that missing piece of the puzzle. So… will Mazda bring back the CX-7? We keep the conversation going here with some speculation: (more…)
How to help keep teenagers from texting and driving
As you may remember from Mazda’s winter Drive for Good event, the Mazda Foundation is an organization that seeks to help Mazda give back to communities in a variety of areas including education, literacy, and social welfare. Recent news from the foundation includes support for the Atlanta-based After School All-Stars, a youth community service group that’s putting on a special event to help raise awareness and prevent distracted driving. Since this is such a major concern on the road today, particularly for parents of teen drivers, we thought we’d offer some tips today on how to help keep teenagers from texting and driving. While this certainly won’t cover every option, we hope it’s a start in the right direction! (more…)
2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata Club specs
Now that the New York International Auto Show in NYC is in full swing, we’re getting plenty of news and information from automakers about the latest and greatest concepts, production models, and special editions being brought to the fore. In Mazda’s case, one of the biggest announcements from the show is the 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata Club specs that have been released. Today we’ll tell you what makes the Club model special and let you know how you can be one of the first to check out the all new 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata here in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin at our dealership. (more…)
So, spring is in the air and now that you’ve consumed your last big holiday meal in the form of Easter Brunch, you’re looking to work off the winter and get active. Or maybe you’re an avid runner that’s been at it all winter and you’re just looking to keep a good thing going throughout the warmer months. Either way, good for you! We’ve put together a list of spring 5K races in Fond du Lac and Oshkosh 2015 for you to take a look at, along with details on where to get registered! (more…)
2016 Mazda Miata price
Mazda MX-5 Miata. We’ve been talking this one up for quite a long time now – well before its September 2014 reveal! Now, it’s finally nearing that time when you’ll be able to check it out in person here at Holiday Mazda in Fond du Lac, and we can’t wait for the opportunity to make that happen! A major sign that it’s happening soon: We’re starting to learn details like the 2016 Mazda Miata price! Read on for the details we’ve gathered: (more…)


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Electronic health record vendor Practice Fusion has agreed to settle Federal Trade Commission charges it misled consumers by soliciting reviews for physicians using its EHR.
The FTC contends the company did so without properly disclosing that the feedback would be publicly posted on the Internet, resulting in the disclosure of patients’ sensitive personal and medical information.
In response to the settlement agreement, the company reports that its practices have changed and it does not admit to wrongdoing. No fine was levied.
The FTC said its charges are based on how the EHR vendor operated a treatment satisfaction survey feature from April 2012 to April 2013. The agency complaint alleges that Practice Fusion began sending emails in April 2012 to patients of healthcare providers utilizing its EHR service; the emails appeared to be sent on behalf of the patients’ doctors, asking them to rate their provider. The information gathered then was used for a public-facing provider directory posted online in 2013.
“Practice Fusion’s actions led consumers to share incredibly sensitive health information without realizing it would be made public,” said Jessica Rich, director of the FTC’s Bureau of Consumer Protection. “Companies that collect personal health information must be clear about how they will use it—especially before posting such information publicly on the Internet.”
Because patients mistakenly believed the information would only be shared with their provider, the FTC says some patients responded to Practice Fusion’s email solicitation by including inquiries about personal health information. For example, one consumer asked for information on dosing for a Xanax prescription, while another included a request for help with a depressed child, the federal agency noted.
As part of the FTC settlement, Practice Fusion is prohibited from making deceptive statements about the privacy or confidentiality of the information it collects from consumers. And before making any consumer information publicly available, the company must clearly and conspicuously disclose the expected use for information and obtain consumer consent for that use.
In a written statement, Practice Fusion responded to the FTC’s June 8 announcement about the settlement.
“The proposed consent agreement is not related to our core businesses, nor how we have operated the survey feature since April 2013,” stated the company. “It does not represent an admission of wrongdoing by Practice Fusion, and there are no monetary damages imposed on Practice Fusion. The complaint associated with the consent agreement does not allege that anything that we are currently doing is problematic.”
The vendor added that it is “committed to providing small, independent physician practices sophisticated, easy-to-use healthcare technology to help them modernize their practices and better treat their patients.”
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Speaking at a launch event celebrating the occasion, chief executive Elon Musk began by focusing on safety features. The EV is said to be the only SUV to earn five stars in each government crash-test scenario, thanks to its lack of gasoline engine in the front crumple zone and an extremely low center of gravity.
The CEO also showed off an extremely large HEPA air filter, claimed to effectively remove allergens, soot/smog, bacteria and even viruses down to just 0.01 microns. Drivers can even activate a “bioweapon defense mode” in the climate-control settings, complete with a biohazard symbol beside the typical recirculation button.
The event also served to reiterate a few of the already-announced highlight features that distinguish the Model X from other crossovers. Musk demonstrated the falcon-wing doors, automatic front doors, bicycle carrier and towing capabilities, among other selling points.
The company so far has only detailed the 90-kWh variants that will be available this year, ahead of cheaper packages slated for 2016. The standard 90D boasts 257 miles of range and a zero-to-60 mph sprint in 4.8 seconds. The performance-tuned P90D drops to 250 miles but slashes the acceleration benchmark down to just 3.2 seconds.
Only a handful of units were delivered at the media event. All were purchased in range-topping Signature Series trim, which starts at $132,000 before adding options such as the Ludicrous Speed enhancement.


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By Lori Comstock
Submitted by Sysco Corporation
It took about a day or two for it to register in Steve Scro’s mind that his restaurant, known for its warm atmosphere and unique dining experience, had to shutter due to the novel coronavirus, but he has chosen to rise to the occasion.
Working in partnership with Pat LaFrieda, a family-run meat purveyor — who has been dubbed “America’s most famous butcher” by several publications — Scro is offering a pop-up butcher shop and a market with essential items in the parking area of his restaurant, located just off Route 517 in Sparta.
Scro has also partnered with Sysco Metro NY to offer a pop-up market filled with everyday necessities, such as fresh and frozen produce, including fruits and vegetables, dairy products, eggs, water, toilet paper and pastas.
Due to COVID-19, restaurant operators across the country have ceased dine-in services and grocery stores are stressed with product offerings. Sysco is providing restaurants with an alternative, temporary, business model during the coronavirus pandemic to bring in customers safely to purchase the essential pantry items that they need for their families
Sysco Pop Up Shop has the inventory for you to offer to your customers, to meet the needs and demands that they are not finding at the local grocery store. Sysco Pop Up Shop products vary by location but will include essential commodities such as eggs, condiments, bread, toilet paper, and paper towels to provide nourishment and a sense of reassurance in your community..
Sysco is the global leader in selling, marketing and distributing food products to restaurants, healthcare and educational facilities, lodging establishments and other customers who prepare meals away from home. Its family of products also includes equipment and supplies for the foodservice and hospitality industries. The company operates 186 distribution facilities serving approximately 400,000 customers. For the fiscal year 2009 that ended June 27, 2009, the company generated more than $36 billion in sales.
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Funds platform PayPal has to date prevented Bitcoin acceptance and, at the very least visibly, not thought of blockchain for its platform. Now, it has launched an inner blockchain-based worker incentive program.
A manufacturing of PayPal’s innovation lab, in San Jose, California, the platform took 25 robust group six-months to construct and went dwell this November, based on studies by Cheddar and the lab’s director of innovation Michael Todasco. He says the platform is a:
“Venmo-like feed individuals can like and touch upon and see all of the exercise occurring inside PayPal associated to innovation.”
PayPal’s new blockchain platform rewards staff in crypto-tokens, however they solely have worth within PayPal and the platform. Workers can earn tokens by becoming a member of innovation applications and contributing concepts, they’ll additionally commerce tokens. The token transactions can be recorded on the platform’s blockchain ledger and could be redeemed for over completely different 100 rewards, or experiences. These vary from poker tournaments with PayPal vice presidents, a morning of martial arts with PayPal CEO Dan Schulman to borrowing the canine of the top of the investor relations.
Will This Result in Future Blockchain Developments for PayPal?
The innovation lab at PayPal works predominantly on prototypes. It studied voice know-how a while in the past and now voice tasks at the moment are part of PayPal’s improvement. This might imply the inner worker platform is method for PayPal to trial a blockchain-based system it theoretically might launch to both a wider inner viewers or as an exterior service. That’s not been confirmed by PayPal, with Todasco solely telling information outlet Cheddar that the lab does work with new platforms to finally roll them out into the enterprise. And, provided that they’re profitable and there’s a enterprise case to take action.
In Could 2018, PayPal CFO John Rainey stated Bitcoin was too risky for its retailers, illustrating the stance of PayPal in the direction of the cryptocurrency business. Rainey did qualify that with saying that if service provider demand elevated PayPal might revise its coverage on Bitcoin.
There nonetheless might be extra occurring internally at PayPal than meets the attention, it did file a patent that was revealed early this 12 months for a system to enhance the velocity of cryptocurrency funds. Patents don’t at all times result in actual developments, nevertheless.
It might be time for PayPal to ship one thing new to the market, the PayPal app was simply overtaken on Google Play Retailer by Sq.’s Money App. The Sq. app does provide bitcoin buying and selling companies and now holds the primary spot within the finance utility class in the united statesregion of the shop.
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HMV struggles to change its tune
It’s not yet game over, says Simon Fox, the chief of the beleaguered retail chain as he tries to overhaul the group’s image
Simon Fox rounded up his advisers for an urgent conference call last Tuesday morning. It was the first day back after Christmas but this couldn’t wait. Trading at HMV, the CD and DVD retail chain, had been hammered by the December snow.
The shareholders had to be told. Fox, 49, chief executive for the past four years, knew the group wasn’t going to meet its profit targets. There was also a chance it might break banking covenants. The bankers and lawyers drafted a stock exchange announcement for release on Wednesday morning in an effort to explain the situation without spooking the market.
Their efforts were in vain. There was no way of glossing over a 13.6% sales slide in the five weeks to Christmas compared


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On Friday, April 19, 2019 at 2:28 a.m., the suspects entered the business and selected a box of garbage bags
from the shelf. The suspects walked behind the counter, pushed the clerk aside and began filling the bags with cigarettes. The clerk attempted to pepper spray the suspects who then removed the spray from the clerks’ hand. The clerk saw that one of the suspects had a knife and backed away at that time. The suspects then fled the store on foot with the merchandise.


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Hourly News Update
Tag Archives: food
By Alexandrea DaCosta on April 16th, 2014 | Last updated: April 16, 2014 at 12:43 pm
A new Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) by the FDA may pose a challenge to farmers who are using an alternative fertilizer.
By Heather van Blokland on February 22nd, 2014 | Last updated: February 22, 2014 at 8:34 pm
Former Asst. Deputy for Global Trade at the USDA weighs in on the impact of U.S. farm policy on local farming.
By Max Mattern on September 6th, 2013 | Last updated: September 6, 2013 at 1:54 pm
The Salvation Army’s Gainesville chapter maintains an organic garden, providing children with access to healthy food and teaching them to incorporate a balanced diet into their lives.
By Amanda Jackson on March 26th, 2013 | Last updated: December 3, 2013 at 9:58 am
A new University of Florida study shows locally grown food makes up 20 percent of food purchased for at-home consumption in the state
By Mina Radman on October 15th, 2012 | Last updated: October 16, 2012 at 3:23 pm
Alachua County gardeners and farmers will recognize World Food Day on Oct. 16 with a two-part gardening and movie event.
By Alexys Martinez on October 3rd, 2012 | Last updated: December 7, 2012 at 9:44 pm
Nearly a month after a Stanford study found little difference in nutritional value when comparing organic and non-organic foods, supporters of organic food are still responding to the study and defending the organic movement. TV celebrity Dr. Oz will be […]


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Value of U.K. retail sales rose 3.2% year-over-year in February as sales volumes increased 1%, driven by non-store retailing; online sales made up 10.7% of all sales, excluding fuel
March 22, 2012
– The key points from this release are:
Headline: Value of retail sales in February 2012 showed an increase of 3.2 per cent higher than February 2011.
Headline: Sales volumes in February 2012 increased 1.0 per cent when compared with February 2011.
Sales volumes were driven by non-store retailing, predominantly food stores and non-specialised stores.
The year on year implied price deflator in February 2012 rose to 2.4 per cent from 2.2 per cent in January 2012.
The proportion of retail sales made via the internet is estimated to have been 10.7 per cent of all retail sales excluding fuel in February 2012.


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"The Encyclopaedia Britannica", the world's most famous print encyclopedia, has announced that after 244 years in print, it is no longer going to make new physical copies of its flagship publication. The 32-volume, $1,395 edition that the Chicago-based company put out in 2010 was its last; future versions will live entirely online.
This is an announcement that had been coming - according to the Financial Times, only 8,500 copies of the most recent edition were printed. The first edition appeared in 1768, in Scotland.
Media Decoder, the New York Times blog, broke the story this afternoon, quoting Jorge Cauz, president of the Encyclopaedia Britannica Inc., as saying “Some people will feel sad about it and nostalgic about it. But we have a better tool now. The website is continuously updated, it’s much more expansive and it has multimedia.”
The Guardian states that individuals can now pay $70 per year for access to its constantly updated digital edition, while universities can sign up for about $1 per student. It quotes Cauz as saying, in a company announcement, that "Today our digital database is much larger than what we can fit in the print set. And it is up to date because we can revise it within minutes anytime we need to, and we do it many times each day."
Author A.J. Jacobs, who spent a year reading the entire Britannica for his book "The Know-It-All", told the Financial Times, "I am a bit heartbroken. There was something so wonderfully concrete about the print version, and I loved the idea that all the world’s knowledge could be contained in those pages.”
The article also cited the fact that Antarctic explorer Ernest Shackleton apparently took a volume of the encyclopedia with him on an expedition, and burned it to keep warm. "You can't do that to the internet," said Jacobs.
However, the Encyclopedia Britannica faces increased competition from the free, online encyclopedia Wikipedia, which has more than 3.7 million articles compared to Britannica's approximate 100,000. As for which is more reliable… there's a Wikipedia article about that.


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Jimmy Patronis Warns Florida Consumers About COVID-19 Vaccination Scams
According to the Better Business Bureau (BBB), consumers may notice an increase in suspicious texts or emails claiming to have information about the vaccine in exchange for personal information.
Jimmy Patronis Warns About Scams on Giving Tuesday
Giving Tuesday is a national day of giving at the start of the holiday season that occurs the Tuesday after Thanksgiving. In 2019, Americans gave an estimated $1.9 billion to charities in the United States.
Jimmy Patronis Warns Floridians About Scams During International Fraud Awareness Week
The CFO also encouraged consumers to track and report the latest fraud and scam tactics in their communities by using the Better Business Bureau (BBB) Scam Tracker. In partnership with Patronis' "Fraud Free Florida" initiative, the BBB’s online Scam Tracker tool includes an interactive map to help keep Floridians informed of local fraud trends and emerging scams in their area.
Jimmy Patronis Warns of Scams on Amazon Prime Day
Prime Day is a two-day online sales event that provides Amazon customers various discounts on a variety of products. To protect consumers while they shop online, Patronis encouraged consumers to follow tips from the Better Business Bureau (BBB) for safe online shopping.
Jimmy Patronis Offers Military Consumer Protection Tips
Currently, Florida ranks second in fraud and identity theft reports nationwide, and members of the military are often targets of specific scams and fraud tactics.


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Bethesda has filed a lawsuit against Warner Bros. and Behaviour Interactive, alleging the recent Westworld title is a 'blatant rip-off' of Fallout Shelter, which Behaviour also helped create.
Westworld was released on iOS and Android just this week, although according to the suit, which was filed by Bethesda at the Maryland U.S. District Court, the project features a number of elements that are present in Fallout Shelter, including game design, art style, animations, and more.
Furthermore, the Elder Scrolls publisher added that Westworld's developer applied various cosmetic changes to the game for its western setting, though its core features were 'copied' from Fallout Shelter.
Other similarities noted include its implementation of cartoon-esque 2D characters presented in a 3D world, as well as the appearance of underground facilities that players are able to construct and explore.
Fallout Shelter was released three years ago on mobile formats and was later ported to the PlayStation 4, PC, Switch, and Xbox One.
Bethesda alleges that Behaviour Interactive has utilised 'the same copyrighted computer code created for Fallout Shelter in Westworld,' observing that Westworld has an identical bug that was previously seen in an early version of Fallout Shelter before being removed.
'Behaviour breached its contract with Bethesda and utilized its restricted access to Bethesda’s intellectual property, including Bethesda’s copyrighted code, trade secrets, and other rights, to compress its development timeline, reduce costs, and quickly bring the Westworld mobile game to market, and offer players the widely popular gameplay experience found in Fallout Shelter,' reads the suit.


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Merced is hosting another car show Saturday but the vehicles in this one can fit into the palm of one's hand. Despite their miniature nature, these vehicles exhibit all the realism and craftsmanship of their full-size counterparts.
The third annual Model Car Contest and Swap Meet will be held Saturday at the Merced County Fairgrounds Commerce Building. Promoter Al Cummings of Merced expects about 450 models to compete for cash prizes and more than three-dozen vendors to sell built and unassembled versions and supplies. Several hundred spectators and more than 100 modelers are expected to attend.
While Cummings, a lifelong modeler who has lived in Merced 14 years and has several thousand models, is hoping high gas prices won't keep spectators, buyers and vendors away, he said a number of people are planning to carpool to the event from Northern, Central and Southern California locations.
The predominant scale for many of the models is 1/24th or 1/25th scale. Most are plastic but some are diecast.
Other than a swap meet-show in Marysville/Yuba City, Merced's event is one of only two annually in Northern California. Several shows are held each year in Southern California.
Just like a "real" car show, models of low riders, hot rods, customized cars, muscle cars, pickup trucks and big rigs, showroom stock, drag racing and circle-track racers will be exhibited. A junior class also is planned for younger modelers.
Cummings said he has had good support in promoting the event. The editor of Model Cars magazine, Gregg Hutchings of Hawaii, is expected to attend and provide coverage of the event.
With the late Ron Baldwin, Cummings promoted model car shows for 10 years in the San Mateo area before he moved here.
Since plastic car models are no longer carried in most retail stores and some major hobby shops and online vendors have closed up shop recently, model kits are becoming harder to find, Cummings said. Visitors to Merced's show should be able to pick up bargains on items not readily available or long out of production.
Thirteen sponsors will provide plaques and trophies for the winners of contest categories. Sponsors include A&S Hobbies, Heart & Soul Graphics, Matt Glass Race Cars and Parts, Smith Truck Repair, Ed Parker Construction, Edward and Sherry Back, Billie Baker with Mighty Muffler, Chelsea's Ink, Harris Electric, Jack Mounts Racing, B&D Hobbies, Porter Racing and Bob's Paint.
Dave Tucker of Sacramento said his interest in models started in the early 1950s just as plastic kits started to appear in the stores.
"I built anything and everything, but finally settled down into a primary interest in model cars," Tucker said. "I have never lost my interest in models over the years and I enjoy seeing new kits to find out just how the companies are doing them. Although I am not currently building, I have hopes of getting back into it shortly."
Like many modelers, Tucker's area of interest covers many different periods and types of cars, but he has a special love for 1/32nd scale brass-era cars.
"I have had the pleasure of attending all of the A&S shows at the Merced Fairgrounds," Tucker said, "and I look forward to this one coming up. Al and Susan have a lot of people who appreciate their efforts to provide a show of this nature and the turnout, both of models for display and vendors for the swap meet, has been very good for the past shows and should continue with this show."
Last year's event featured 42 vendors and about 450 models on exhibit, Cummings said.
The show opens to spectators at 9 a.m. Saturday and runs through midafternoon. Admission is $5 per person with children 12 and under admitted free.
Reporter Doane Yawger can be reached at (209) 385-2485 or firstname.lastname@example.org.


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The 2018 Electronic Entertainment Expo officially kicks off June 12-14. Much of the news, trailers, and announcements will come from the various press conferences held by the biggest companies in gaming leading up to the show. Stay tuned for Pixelkin for the biggest headlines, and see below for the schedule of conferences throughout the week and weekend, beginning June 9.
Saturday, June 9
EA Play 2018 – 11 am Pacific/3 pm Eastern
We’re expecting many more details and trailers surrounding BioWare’s Anthem. Other than that expect the usual slew of sports games like Madden and FIFA, and perhaps some new EA Originals indie announcements.
Sunday, June 10
Microsoft – 1 pm Pacific/4 pm Eastern
Microsoft has been exceedingly quiet in the weeks leading up to E3, which could be a bad thing or a good thing. The Xbox has lagged behind this generation, due in large part to a dearth of console exclusives. Might we see a price cut to the Xbox One X? Expect Microsoft to push Mixer as the next big Twitch platform.
Bethesda – 6:30 pm Pacific/9:30 pm Eastern
Bethesda’s press conference in the past has been late at night, but thankfully they’re bumping it up a bit this year. Bethesda has already announced sequels Rage 2 and Fallout 76, with the latter spurring lots of speculation on what kind of game it is. Expect to get some answers Sunday night.
Devolver Digital – 8 pm Pacific/11 pm Eastern
With Bethesda vacating the late night spot, indie publisher Devolver Digital slides right in. Last year’s inaugural press conference was highly irreverent and very goofy. Yet they still managed to show off lots of neat trailers for upcoming games. Best of all, the whole thing only runs about 15 minutes.
Monday, June 11
Square Enix – 10 am Pacific/1 pm Eastern
Despite Square Enix publishing several high profile games each year, including Final Fantasy, Tomb Raider, Dragon Quest, and Deux Ex, the publisher hasn’t held an official E3 press conference in two years. We can expect updates on Shadow of the Tomb Raider, Dragon Quest XI, and especially the highly anticipated Kingdom Hearts III.
Ubisoft – 1 pm Pacific/4 pm Eastern
Last year’s Assassin’s Creed Origins was hugely successful. Ubisoft has already announced Assassin’s Creed Odyssey as the next game, so expect their marquee franchise to be the highlight of the show. Will it actually come out this year? And will we see actual gameplay of the mysterious Beyond Good and Evil 2?
PC Gaming Show – 3 pm Pacific/6 pm Eastern
Since the PC doesn’t have a single big publisher press conference, media outlet PC Gamer has taken on the reigns in the last few years. It features a more late night talk-show format, with less fancy trailers and more deep dives with developers.
Sony – 6 pm Pacific/9 pm Eastern
Sony may have the least surprising press conferences of the bunch, though that’s not necessarily a bad thing. We expect major updates on Spider-Man, The Last of Us Part II, Days Gone, and maybe a little more Death Stranding, one of the most mysterious and talked about games from last year’s E3.
Tuesday, June 12
Nintendo – 9 am Pacific/12 pm Eastern
Last but certainly never least is the pre-recorded Nintendo Direct. The Switch remains in full swing and Nintendo has many exciting franchises to announce, tease, and detail. We fully expect the upcoming Super Smash Bros. for Switch to be the main focus, but perhaps we’ll get teases for Metroid Prime 4 and the new Pokémon games.


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Amazon considering a huge Brooklyn location
The ecommerce behemoth is searching for a massive space where it can operate a logistics facility that lets it quickly deliver orders to customers, several sources familiar with the company’s search say.
One location the nearly $1 trillion company is considering is in Industry City, a sprawling campus of buildings situated along the waterfront in Sunset Park.
A spokesman for the partnership of real estate investors that own the 35-acre property, including Jamestown, Belvedere Capital and Angelo Gordon, said the group would not comment on the potential deal.
It wasn’t immediately clear how much space Amazon is seeking. But a source said the company could rent as much as 1 million square feet, with options to expand.
Industry City isn’t the tech giant’s only option in Brooklyn. Nearby, the city’s Economic Development Corp. has been seeking a developer to build a large distribution facility on a parking lot at the Brooklyn Army Terminal, which the EDC operates. It wasn’t immediately clear if Amazon was considering that site as well. EDC led the initially successful effort to land Amazon's second headquarters project, which the company planned for Long Island City but abandoned in mid February.
Amazon has grown its logistics facilities rapidly in the city in recent years, leasing a nearly a million square foot warehouse in Staten Island last year and earlier this year leasing a more than 100,000 square foot space in the Bronx. A real estate source familiar with Amazon’s thinking said the company anticipates needing millions of additional square feet as it continues to grow in the city.
However, the firm has yet to establish a large presence in Brooklyn, a borough with millions of square feet of former industrial spaces that can be re-purposed for logistics.
An Amazon spokeswoman said it has not signed a deal at Industry City nor committed to any spaces elsewhere in Brooklyn.
She said the company wouldn't comment if it were considering or negotiating for space at Industry City, stating that Amazon declines to discuss speculation. “We don’t have anything confirmed in Brooklyn," she said.
On Feb. 14 Amazon dropped its plans to build a 4-million-square-foot second headquarters in Long Island City after encountering opposition from neighborhood groups and elected officials.


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ANDA BACKLOG WILL BE TACKLED BY FDA NEW DRUG DIVISION CHEMISTRY REVIEWERS
ANDA BACKLOG WILL BE TACKLED BY FDA NEW DRUG DIVISION CHEMISTRY REVIEWERS under a plan developed by FDA last week. According to the plan, the FDA Office of Generic Drugs will select 50-60 pending original ANDAs over the next two months and distribute them to NDA chemist reviewers, who will complete reviews of the chemistry portion of the applications. The ANDAs will then be sent back to the Division of Generic Drugs for further review. Each of the chemists in the nine NDA review divisions will be assigned an ANDA, which could take from four to 15 days to review. The chemists have been asked to contribute 20 hours of overtime per pay period to the effort. NDA review chemists assigned to the Generics division in April ("The Pink Sheet" April 30, T&G-1) will return to their divisions to review ANDAs. FDA said that it will monitor what effect the plan will have on the progress of NDA reviews. The Division of Generic Drugs currently has a backlog of about 550 overdue original ANDAs, 1,100 pending original ANDAs and thousands of supplements.
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