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Britain, along with the rest of the world, is in the grip of the coronavirus pandemic.
The UK's death toll now stands at 281 with 5,683 people confirmed as battling Covid-19.
Boris Johnson has urged people to socially isolate for the next 12 weeks in a bid to slow the spread of the killer bug.
Pubs, cafes, restaurants and theatres all closed until further notice on Friday as children were also sent home from school for the final time.
People are being urged to work from home where possible with a raft of chains, such as John Lewis and New Look, now closed for the forseeable future.
Supermarkets have seen unprecedented demand with more and more people panic buying as fears of a national lockdown take hold.
Tesco, Asda, Morrisons, Sainsbury's and many other chains are now limiting how much people can buy as shelves are stripped bare and huge queues form outside stores.
The country's heroic NHS staff are working tirelessly on the frontline in a bid to treat rising numbers arriving at hospital.
But long shifts - also putting themselves at risk of being infected with coronavirus - mean by the time they finish work little is left on supermarket shelves.
Last week critical care nurse Dawn Bilbrough shared a video of her in tears outside the supermarket after she had been unable to buy any food in her local store after a 48 hour shift.
She said: "I don't know how I'm supposed to stay healthy. And those people... people are just stripping the shelves of basic foods. You just need to stop it.
"Because it's people like me that are going to be looking after you when you're at your lowest so just stop it. Please!"
And one A&E doctor has revealed the heartbreaking lengths NHS staff are now going to so they can support their exhausted colleagues.
She urged shoppers to be responsible when visiting supermarkets - and think of the NHS staff unable to buy the food and items they so desperately need.
She explained: "People need to calm down. There are nurses arriving at work and their colleagues are bringing toilet rolls in because they didn’t have them in supermarkets and shops.
"These are nurses who are working full-time in A&E. Patients are being discharged, going home, going shopping and panic buying everything on the shelves.
"By the time the nurses finish work at 7pm there’s no food left and the shelves are stripped bare.
"It’s just not fair - they can’t go and buy food because shops are closing earlier so by the time they get home they have no food at home.
"These are people working in A&E, they have no time to go food shopping in the day time.
"People are literally swapping toilet rolls in the corridors so their colleagues have some when they get home.
"If you want to thank NHS staff, don’t send send chocolates or flowers - send toilet roll and pasta."


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Sense 4.1 Ported to HTC One V
How much an OEM supports its hardware is variable. Sometimes, they give frequent and timely updates. Other times, an update could take months or not happen at all. In the latter case, developers sometimes deliver an update much earlier than official release. HTC One V users have a chance to do that now with a full HTC Sense 4.1 port.
The ROM is a port from the HTC Desire S and contains a Sense 4.1-skinned build of Android 4.0.4. XDA Recognized Contributor shubhamchamaria has released the ROM for both the CDMA and GSM variants, so no matter which you’re running, you can take part. The full feature list includes:
Ported from Desire S
Full Sense 4.1
First Sense Rom with 4.0.4
Extra Music enhancers like Wow SRS, 5.1 Surround etc
All Sense 4.5 Skins working perfectly and added into the Rom
Few useful apps included
All transitions of full sense
Proper 3D Rosie
Array of many Widgets of Full Sense
In terms of bugs, shubhamchamaria says they have all been squashed, so this is definitely daily driver material. There may be a few lurking about, but there should be nothing major wrong.
For more info, check out either the CDMA thread or the GSM thread.
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Sharp has announced that it will be launching a tablet with an advanced MEMS-IGZO display in 2015.
The new tablet will sport a 7-inch 1,280 x 800 display and a Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 CPU, and will run on Android 4.4 out of the box.
It sounds like a pretty unremarkable tablet, but it’s the screen technology itself that’s special here. Sharp’s own IGZO screen technology has already made its way into the company’s high-end TVs and smartphones, but this will be the first we’ll have seen it in a tablet.
IGZO stands for Indium gallium zinc oxide, which is a special semiconducting material that can be used in the thin film that drives such displays. It facilitates an improved flow of electrons, meaning that as well as being highly energy efficient, it also allows for smaller pixels.
Ultimately, IGZO technology allows for much higher resolutions in much smaller form factors.
Qualcomm’s MEMS technology, meanwhile, is a whole lot newer. It’s been seen fleetingly in the Qualcomm Toq smartwatch, and that’s about it. MEMS (which stands for micro-electro-mechanical system) makes for a display that’s around six times more energy efficient than LCD panels.
When combined, then, MEMS-IGZO technology has the potential to produce an incredibly thin, bright, sharp display – and one with exemplary battery life.
Sharp had previously announced that we’d see the first MEMS-IGZO devices in 2017, so the fact that this new tablet will be available in the first half of 2015 is quite a surprise.
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A former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Kingsley Muoghalu, said the inflationary rate surge to 20.52 per cent, as revealed by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) on September 15, would see many Nigerians struggling to feed.
Muoghalu, positing many Nigerians would be pushed further into poverty, said, “It’s going to increase poverty. Let’s consider people that manufacture sachet water and the mama put sellers. When they can no longer buy beans, yam, vegetables that people in the streets eat, they are going into poverty.
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Buccaneers make Aramark new stadium concessionaire
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- Alexis Muellner, Editor, Tampa Bay Business Journal
With the major shift the Buccaneers now have one company handling not only food and beverage, but all retail and merchandising – a chunk of business that has been handled by three different vendors for the last five to eight years.
Chicago-based Levy Restaurants and Centerplate operated food service and retail, respectively, at Raymond James Stadium, and Fanatics has run the team’s online retail operation. Those contracts end at the end of February.
Raymond James Stadium opened in 1998.
Aramark won the business amongst a field of seven other companies after a process that began when the team made public a request for proposals designed to conceptualize a massive facelift of the game day experience from a fan’s perspective, including food and beverage and retail.
“We wanted to try and find the right partner that had that vision, who had that commitment, that had that capability and the corporate support – the local on-the-street level support that would not be a ‘vendor’ but would be a partner in going through the process,” said Brian Ford, vice president of business administration at the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. “Every company that we talked to had a positive to them in some aspect, and what we needed to do was to sit down and really kind of go through and say who is going to make Raymond James Stadium their flagship account, their training ground, their area that they will be implementing new processes and procedures – cutting edge. It’s great in 2013, but we’re looking for a partner that’s going to take us through 2020.”
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Media Watch: The power of product placement
By April Forristall, SeafoodSource assistant editor
26 June, 2012
Beverage and car companies can pay a hefty sum to get their brand featured in a movie or on a TV show. But, earlier this month, Tassal got the same exposure free of charge.
The Tasmanian salmon farmer became a production partner on MasterChef Australia, with its product featured in two episodes in June. MasterChef is one of the country’s most popular cooking shows.
But just how much of an impact does product placement have?
“[MasterChef Austrlia] has ignited a deep passion amongst Australians for entertainment through cooking competitions,” said Caroline Hounsell, senior marketing manager for Tassal. “The show delivers a combination of talented amateur cooking alongside the incredible skills of internationally renowned chefs. Teaming up with a show like this exposes Tassal salmon to a huge nationwide audience that is on an exciting culinary journey with the contestants. It also aligns our brand with this kitchen magic.
“It’s an opportunity to showcase the versatility of salmon,” she continued. “Each contestant was required to create their own unique dish, and Tassal was delighted to see the depth of creativity and variety of cooking techniques used. The speed at which contestants were required to prepare their dish also demonstrated how easy it is to use this protein — it can be as low maintenance or challenging as the individual cook so desires.”
And Tassal’s exposure on the show hasn’t just been limited to its product. The brand was featured during the show’s week-long focus on the home state of Tassal, which taps into positively perceived attributes such as regional produce, heritage and premium quality. Additionally, contestants joined one of the judges and travelled by boat to a Tassal hatchery, where they were required to “literally fish for their dish.”
“This was an opportunity to showcase the pristine environment of Tassal as well as the sustainable farming condition, both messages which are very important to the business,” said Hounsell. “Being able to demonstrate all these features via impartial third parties while also being caught up in the fun and entertainment of the show in general is a powerful endorsement of the product.
“We expect to see a lift in awareness levels of salmon and of the Tassal brand, which will translate into a sales uplift,” she said.
But beyond an anticipated sales increase, the company hopes that exposure on the show will highlight the importance of sustainable seafood. Tassal has recently entered into a partnership with World Wildlife Fund Australia to help the company achieve sustainable aquaculture production.
“Tassal has implemented a raft of policies and procedures to improve environmental performance that ensure we are one of the most diligent and accountable operators in Australian aquaculture. Partnering with WWF on our sustainability journey will deliver even more opportunities to continue down this path,” said Hounsell.
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Lightning Lane Is a Huge Success
Last week, The Walt Disney Company performed its scheduled fiscal earnings report for the first quarter of 2022.
If you watched the stock immediately afterward, you know the results. Disney crushed it across the board, especially at the parks.
In fact, Disney’s vaunted parks division reported its second-best quarter ever!
During the accompanying earnings call, CEO Bob Chapek and CFO Christine McCarthy offered context and insights about the parks.
I found these comments enlightening, as they explained the recent past and near-future at the parks. Here’s what we just learned.
Disney’s Shocking Success
Disney doesn’t really have a comparison within the theme park industry. Disney parks claimed nearly 156 million visits in the last full year before the pandemic.
The second-place entrant lagged behind by nearly 90 million…and it wasn’t Universal Studios. Instead, universal managed a still-impressive 51.2 million, roughly 105 million behind Disney.
So, let’s not pretend like Disney does anything but dominate the theme park industry. Still, COVID-19 set back Disney and especially its parks. Until now.
For the first fiscal quarter of 2022, which covers October 2nd through January 1st, Disney’s parks earned $7.2 billion.
That number should get your attention if you paid attention at any point during the pandemic.
For the same quarter in fiscal 2021, Disney managed only $3.6 billion. So yes, Disney’s parks doubled their revenue during the most recent quarter.
As a reminder, some of the parks were closed at various times during that quarter. In fact, Hong Kong Disneyland remains shut down today.
Meanwhile, all the parks are operating until maximum guest capacity for reasons I’m about to discuss.
Despite these significant stumbling blocks, Disney’s parks enjoyed their second-best quarter ever in terms of revenue.
How Disney Earned So Much
You probably don’t care about the financials inasmuch as what this means for the parks.
On that front, the news is decidedly mixed. Disney executives revealed that one of the causes for the near-record revenue involves staffing.
Disney previously employed approximately 223,000 workers in 2019, the year before the pandemic.
Today, that number has dropped to 190,000. Obviously, not all those job losses stem from the parks.
Still, we cannot easily separate this conversation from the furloughs Disney performed during the Spring of 2020.
Yes, the Great Resignation factors into the conversation as well. Many cast members simply found jobs they liked better, and we’re all happy for their career opportunities.
However, for frequent park guests, you’ll notice the losses when planning your trip and while at Disney.
Many of the employee staffing shortages involve Disney customer service, especially via phone calls and online support. Unfortunately, it’s…lacking today.
These numbers explain all the aggravation you may have experienced over the past two years.
Oddly, Disney lists a different job as the most challenging one to staff.
Yes, short order cooks remain in short supply at the parks. As a result, Disney has offered incentives ranging from $1,000 to $6,000 to hire new workers.
Those larger amounts go toward chefs, as Disney just doesn’t have enough of them right now.
So, this part explains why your favorite restaurants remain challenging to book.
How Disney Earned So Much Part II
Here’s the other explanation for Disney’s strong park earnings growth. Some of you really aren’t going to like it.
The launches of Disney Genie+ and Lightning Lane count as unqualified successes.
Since their October debuts, more than one-third of customers have purchased them during park visits. Unfortunately, Disney didn’t list an exact number, so I cannot be more specific.
Still, that’s in range with what I had indicated would please them. MaxPass at Disneyland had hovered around 40 percent.
Remarkably, these two services performed even better during the holidays. Chapek pointedly mentioned that more than half of holiday guests used these products.
In other words, when the parks grew more crowded, guests willingly paid extra to enter the shorter line queues.
That’s the behavior Disney had wanted, and it underscores that Disney+ and Lightning Lane, aka paid FastPass, appear here to stay.
In fact, Disney’s favorite metric, per capita spending, has increased by 40 percent (!) compared to the first quarter of 2019.
Yes, Disney is earning that much more per guest over the same timeframe three years ago. And yes, Disney Genie+ and Lightning Lane play a considerable factor.
For better and/or worse, the new system has proven its viability and seems likely to stay at Disney parks.
Yes, we already knew – or at least suspected — this when MaxPass debuted in 2017. The recent holiday performance solidifies it, though.


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Earlier this year, YouTube was confirmed as having more unique visitors than Facebook in the US, making it the biggest social network. In this week's Creator's Tip, we discuss what implications that has for marketers.
Nowadays, the average persons attention is fragmented across multiple screens and platforms, so marketers are in a kind of arms race to keep up, establishing footholds wherever they can. Vine, Twitter’s 6-second video application, has proved enormously popular, and savvy brands have already begun to establish themselves on the platform.
Tumblr is responsible for referring more average video starts than YouTube, Twitter and Reddit, and although it may have a smaller user base than other social networks, its users are dedicated and engaged. The platform provides brands an opportunity to play and experiment in a way that isn’t possible on other platforms. So how can brands use Tumblr effectively for their video marketing?
When it comes to YouTube, what is it that makes your videos or your channel unique? What value are you providing to the community with your video content? If you can answer these questions, then promoting your channel should become easier for you, and we show you 47 different ways of doing just that!
Some marketers, brands, retailers and storytellers still find it hard to believe that YouTube has just passed Facebook and is now the largest social media site. We take another look at the figures, and suggest what can be done with the data.
One of the things that video marketers can do to generate content for their channel, or web site, is to interview people in their industry or niche. In this week's Creator's Tip, we discuss how to do this effectively.
YouTube has just passed Facebook and is now the largest social media site in the U.S. Yes, that's right - the largest social media site. So, isn't it time we stopped treating video sharing sites as if they are social outcasts?
L'Oreal recently announced its plans to acquire NYX Cosmetics, a $100 million company that has found a way to become the fan-favorite on YouTube, far surpassing L'Oreal on the platform. How did NYX (rhymes with "fix") build this enormous footprint on YouTube while other brands are working so hard to catch up? It all started with the Jumbo pencil........
How do you get the most out of VidCon? How do you remove YouTube apps permissions? How can you improve your YouTube presence with vidIQ? We answer these questions and more this week on ReelSEO's TubeTalk Podcast.
With over 200 million active users per month, Instagram has come into its own as a social media power player. The site has been called the most effective social platform for business, so how do brands leverage it for video marketing? We bring you 7 solid tips.
VidCon 2014 is already gearing up to be a fantastic year for observing and hearing firsthand the stories of how to succeed as a brand in the current video ecosystem. Whether that be as a video brand like What’s Trending, and Rooster Teeth, or a company like OraBrush who is using online video to propel their products, VidCon is the place to learn about and apply successes from those who came first.
When it comes to World Cup focused video ads, nearly three-quarters of the total shares across social media networks right now are for those brands, like Activia, Samsung, and ESPN, who aren't officially partnered with FIFA.
Of the 4 million daily tweets that include a YouTube link, only 15% include a mention of the creator. YouTubers are missing out on tweets from potential influencers because those tweets fail to include any reference to the channel or the creator. But now, users of Tubular Labs will receive instant notifications whenever their video is tweeted out by an influential Twitter account.
While most of the strategies used for promoting your YouTube channel are online and involve using the internet, there are still opportunities to use other mediums to market your brand offline. We take a look at 8 ways of doing this that you may not have thought of.


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The wait is over for owners of Lumia smarthones that have been running the Windows 8.1 mobile OS. Microsoft has to begun the roll-out of Windows 10 Mobile to Windows Phone 8.1 devices. In order to find out if the upgrade is available for your device, check the Upgrade Advisor app.
Below you see the current list of Windows Phone 8.1 devices that are supported for the upgrade to Windows 10:
Lumia 1520, 930, 640, 640XL, 730, 735, 830, 532, 535, 540, 635 1GB, 636 1GB, 638 1GB, 430, 435, BLU Win HD w510u, BLU Win HD LTE x150q, MCJ Madosma Q501
Of course, this list includes a limited set of Windows Phone 8.1 devices and does not include some devices that are currently running Windows 10 Mobile in the Windows 10 Mobile Insider program. As Windows 10 delivers new features, many older devices are not able to successfully upgrade.
Windows Insiders already have the latest build in their devices and do not need to downgrade to Windows Phone 8.1 to receive any updates.
If you already have the Windows 10 Mobile Insider Preview build on your device but it is not on the list of devices that will receive a formal Windows 10 update, you may keep using your device in an unsupported state. Microsoft will not be offering build updates beyond the Current Branch build 10586. At some point in the future these devices will also stop receiving updates to the Windows 10 Mobile Insider Preview build.


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Vice President Yemi Osinbajo says the federal government expects certain private sector stakeholders to invest $19.2 billion in the economy by 2020.
He was speaking at the inauguration of Nestle’s Ready To Drink Plant in Agbara, Ogun state, on Thursday.
“On a broader perspective, two days ago we launched policy laboratories. This is an intervention to accelerate the implementation of our Economic and Recovery Growth Plan,” he said.
“The laboratory will bring together all private and public sector stakeholders necessary to achieve the specific policy or project objective of our economic growth plan.
“In the first instance, we are focusing on specific areas; agriculture and transport, primary gas supply, manufacturing and processing.
“The goal of this lab is to generate $24 billion worth of investment 80 percent of which we expect will come from certain private sector participants with 15 million jobs projecting about 3.5 percent GDP growth this year and 7 percent by 2020.”
Osinbajo said the expansion of Nestle’s activities is a show of confidence in Nigeria’s economic potentials.
The Managing Director of Nestle Nigeria, Mauricio Alarcon, said the new plant is valued N4.1 billion and has already employed 100 jobs.
He said, “The new Nestlé Milo RTD is complementing the existing range of offerings of our iconic Milo brand.
“This new production plant is a true reflection of how Nestlé creates shared value for all, by providing good jobs, sourcing 80% of our inputs with local farmers and investing in the development of rural communities.”
The plant is expected to have a yearly production capacity above 8,000 tonnes.
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Meta Confirms Quest 3 VR Headset Is Arriving In 2023
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, has officially announced that the highly anticipated Quest 3 virtual reality (VR) headset will be released in 2023. This announcement has excited the VR community and tech enthusiasts worldwide, as it promises to bring a fresh wave of innovation in the constantly evolving realm of virtual reality.
The Quest series has been incredibly successful for Meta, with its previous versions, the Quest and Quest 2, gaining widespread popularity due to their affordability, ease of use, and accessibility to an extensive library of content. As a result of its success, the Quest 3 is expected to push the boundaries of what is possible in VR even further.
With the Quest 3 set to arrive in 2023, speculation about its features and capabilities has been rampant. Although Meta has remained relatively tight-lipped about specific details regarding their upcoming VR headset, there are a few improvements that potential users can expect.
One significant area where the Quest 3 is likely to excel is in its display and visual quality. With each iteration of the device, Meta has strived to enhance its resolution and refresh rate. This trend is expected to continue with the company utilizing cutting-edge technology to offer users a more immersive, realistic experience than ever before.
In addition to improved visuals, another key aspect that users are hoping for is enhanced comfort. The current models have received some criticism over their ergonomics and overall comfort level during extended periods of use. Meta is said to be addressing these concerns with innovative design changes aimed at making the headset lighter and easier on the head and face.
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Lastly, expanded content offerings are expected to be a focal point for the development of the Quest 3 VR headset, with Meta aiming to provide an extensive library of both gaming and non-gaming experiences – including social applications, educational content, and fitness programs.
In conclusion, the announcement of the Quest 3 VR headset’s arrival in 2023 has undoubtedly stirred up excitement within the tech community. As Meta continues to delve deeper into advancements and innovations in virtual reality, the focus remains on creating an immersive experience that transcends current limitations. If the Quest 3 delivers on expectations, it could usher in a new era of VR entertainment and broaden the appeal of virtual reality to many more people worldwide.


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Cramlington '˜fairy godmother' helping girls to to the prom
A '˜fairy godmother' from Cramlington is aiming to help all girls go to the ball.
Nicola Tunstill has set up Prom in the Community to hire out dream designer prom dresses for free to young girls.
The 31-year-old mum-of -five was inspired after she realised families were feeling under pressure to pay more and more on the end-of-school celebration, leaving some to feel they have missed out if they were unable to spend as much.
Now she is being backed by intu Eldon Square in Newcastle, which is setting up a donation box and taking in postal donations, while Sainsbury’s in Cramlington has also set up a drop-off point.
Nicola said: “I set up this project after a close friend struggled to send her daughter to the prom last year, having to get the dress, make-up, hair, a car – the bigger these proms get the more expensive they become.
“It was just so unfair that some girls were missing out on the chance to go to the prom simply due to the financial burden that buying a prom dress puts on the family.
“I’ve heard stories of people who’ve missed their proms because they felt the expectation to have a dress they just couldn’t afford – I just want more people to know that there is something which can help.
“I’m so grateful to intu Eldon Square for offering their support, they are going to place a prom donation box at the shopping centre, and also take postal donations, as well as promoting my campaign on social media so that will be a huge support.”
The bespoke prom box, which is now in position outside Debenhams on St Andrew’s Way, was launched by ITV Tyne Tees Good Morning Britain presenter Rachel Sweeney, who donated two special outfits.
Rachel said: “One of the dresses I’m donating I wore to get married at a registry office before flying off on honeymoon to Thailand and doing it all again on a beach with a completely different frock!”
“The other is a fantastic red dress that still has the tags on – it’s never been worn! I think they’d both be perfect prom dresses!
“I am more than happy to donate dresses to this cause. Every girl should be able to go to prom feeling confident. There’s so much anxiety surrounding these events for young girls, they’re under so much pressure, especially with social media - so this is a great way of helping them.”
intu Eldon Square community manager Clare Cannon, added: “When we heard about Nicola’s story and campaign, we just had to offer assistance as this is such an amazing way to make a huge difference to young people at a crucial point in their lives.
“Our sister shopping centre at London’s intu Lakeside promoted a hugely successful prom dress campaign last year.
“The box will be on site until Monday, May 7, and afterwards we’ll be holding a ‘prom dress event’ where the dresses will be loaned for free.
“In addition, make-up and hair artists will donate their time to give out tips on looking glam for the prom, and our retailers will be on hand with lots of ideas for prom accessories including classic chokers, shoulder sweeping statement earrings, cute clutches and stylish heels.”
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text: Greeks are rather pessimistic about their own economic prospects and those of their country, expecting further rises in inflation and unemployment in the next 12 months, according to a survey released yesterday which contrasted somewhat with the results of another report made public on Wednesday. According to the consumer confidence survey conducted by GFK Market Analysis in June, 77 percent of Greeks believe the prices of consumer goods will rise further in the next 12 months, 18 percent see price stability and 2 percent a decline. Two-thirds also see unemployment moving higher, against just 22 percent of those expecting no change. Regarding their households’ financial situation in the last 12 months, 42 percent said it had deteriorated, 46 percent that it had stayed the same and only 11 percent said they had seen an improvement; 71 percent consider that the country’s general economic situation is now worse than a year ago, 20 percent said it was the same and 8 percent that it has improved. Business research firm ICAP said in an opinion poll released a day earlier that the percentage of those fearing that their real incomes will be trimmed in the near future has declined to 30.7 percent, the lowest rate in the last four years and against 50.5 percent a year earlier; 20.5 percent said they expected an improvement in their finances and 34.7 percent no change. The ICAP survey was conducted between March 15 and April 5. The GFK analysis shows that those belonging to the lower income brackets appear especially reluctant to make any substantial buys now and believe they will be unable to save in the next 12 months; 63 percent of respondents said that they just manage on their present incomes. The higher income brackets are clearly more optimistic. The survey was conducted through telephone interviews with a sample of 1,000 people in urban areas with a population of more than 10,000.


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DUNEDIN – The Dunedin City Commission on Aug. 23 voted 4-1 to approve the repositioning of the Gateway Redevelopment Project. Commissioner Julie Scales dissented.
In the fall of 2006, the commission chose Pizzuti Builders LLC to develop the Gateway area, including property at Main Street and Skinner Boulevard, as a redevelopment project featuring retail, restaurants and medical office space. However, the economy soon turned sour, and over the last few years Pizzuti has tried to move in this direction but has faced major impediments due to the real estate market, economy and uncertainty in the health care field, according to a memo to the commission from City Manager Rob DiSpirito. So far, the owner of Pizzuti has invested $1.3 million in the planned development of the Gateway site. The company has reassessed and brought before the commission a revised plan for the site, which features 138 upscale multi-family units on the Gateway and Jernigan tracts, as well as two restaurants and retail on the first floor.
“The city’s own Economic Development Strategy Plan references the need for newer apartment rentals as a measure to attract working professionals,” the memo said. “Presently, Dunedin’s multi-family rental stock can be characterized as older, and not as attractive as newer products in surrounding areas such as Tampa, Clearwater, Palm Harbor and St. Petersburg.”
The project would target households as an “urban living experience” that would feature shopping, dining, entertainment and PSTA and Jolley Trolley transportation all within walking distance. The market segment Pizzuti is planning to attract is early- to mid-singles, couples and married people from age 25 to 39 with a household income of $40,000 to $100,000. The apartments could also be used for 55-and-older people who want to downscale their housing, either on a full-time or seasonal basis.
“I think it’s wonderful,” said Commissioner Julie Ward Bujalski. “Interestingly enough, the location of it, our trolley stops right there which would be perfect. … And you have a regular bus stop. You do have literally the whole transit system right there. So hopefully we can encourage the residents there to use them.”
Commissioner Ron Barnette said he feels this project symbolizes the gateway area, captures the pedestrian feel and sets the feel and ambiance going into Dunedin and downtown. He added that this project could also serve as a model for development in other parts of town as well.
Bob Ironsmith, economic development director for the city, said the goal is to not build so much that it takes away from downtown, but to add just the right balance and enticement.
Mayor Dave Eggers said that he understands that the economy made it difficult to do the original plan and that it is necessary to be flexible and move with the times.
“If this fits in our city, and I think it does, then I am happy,” Eggers said.
Commissioner Julie Scales was not as convinced. She said this is a signature project at the entry to downtown, and she said she does not feel compelled to do something immediately just because it is now easiest to get funding for multi-family housing. However, the other four commissioners liked the project and voted to approve it.
Ironsmith said that forward movement on the project will now be dictated by various approvals, but other than that, it is ready to go. He said building could commence by early 2013 if not the end of 2012.


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- Small horticulture exporters will benefit from a CD-ROM that was launched in Harare last week by a British company involved in horticulture processing. The CD-ROM, launched by Tropical Wholefoods, gives small horticulture exporters an insight into the horticulture food market in the United Kingdom. Products covered include a whole range of horticulture products - honey and fruits like mangoes and apples.
It gives information on horticulture products that are on sale in the United Kingdom, prices they are fetching and also goods that are not available on the market. The CD-Rom also contains addresses of contacts that can be used by small horticulture producers in dealing with the British horticulture market and tips on how to add value to the products before they reach the market.


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Casson Mann are delighted to announce that our team has been appointed to create the new visitor experience for Lascaux IV: International Centre for Cave Art in Dordogne, France.
The biggest investment in the famous Lascaux cave complex to date the project, which includes Norwegian architect firm Snohetta, will ensure that this world heritage site with its extraordinary Paleolithic art continues to be an inspirational legacy.
Casson Mann’s winning concept will see the creation of an immersive journey that lets visitors explore, interact, learn and share their experiences and thoughts about the extraordinary art within Lascaux.
Read the full details here: CassonMann_Lascaux_news
Lascaux IV is due to open in 2015 and represents Casson Mann’s second current project in France, along with the Wine Culture and Tourism Centre in Bordeaux.


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Facebook Reported Working On Its Own OS
The popular company Facebook known for different reasons is now working on its own Operating System. The company is mainly known for its social media platform that got more and more popular over the years. Facebook was also able to buy Whatsapp and Instagram with time and grew to become a multi-platform covering website. This year also had a lot of ups and downs for Facebook as it had a lot of controversies related to privacy. The company also had to face legal actions and was even fined with some huge amount. Most of people are aware of the surveillance that Facebook keeps its users under yet the company keeps going.
Now reports say that Facebook is working on its OS even with all the different rumors around. There is not much known about the OS by Facebook for now. The motive behind the development of OS is also not clear on how Facebook intends to use it. A good guess on how Facebook intends to use it is for replacing Google’s Softwares for its hardware. It’s a sure thing that Facebook will bring gadgets and hardware products in the near future and this just seems to be a step forward on being self-dependent.
There are a lot of rumors on different development projects running under the tech giant. As per reports, there are projects including AR glasses, Chipset and many other things that are yet to be revealed. A voice assistant by Facebook is confirmed and is coming next year while there is already a lot of competition for it. Some years back Facebook also tried something similar to this OS when they tried making use in modified Android firmware. A lot of business is yet to happen and Facebook might go beyond just social media on the internet.


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The Post Office has revealed New York's best designer shopping bargains in its annual Christmas Shopping Guide. The guide shows UK shoppers where they can go to get the most from their holiday travel money.
Using current foreign exchange rates, smart shoppers can save up to 25 per cent by shopping in New York as opposed to London. With sterling's foreign exchange rate against the dollar continuing to show improvement, UK holidaymakers can make their travel money go further on New York's top designer fashion bargains.
The improved foreign exchange rate is a key factor in top brands such as Levi, Ugg, Diane Von Furstenburg and Calvin Klein being reported as significantly cheaper in the Big Apple than the UK.
UK holidaymakers can also make significant savings in New York by spending their travel money on make-up and perfume. Chanel perfume came out 10 per cent cheaper when bought in New York, while Benefit make-up bought in New York had a 14 per cent smaller price tag.
The duty free allowance for UK citizens travelling from the US to the UK has also been raised recently, meaning that shoppers can spend up to £340 of their travel money on US products, tax free.


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Nasdaq-listed Greek pure-play capesize owner Seanergy Maritime has agreed to acquire a 2010-built bulker from an unnamed Japanese company to substitute its oldest vessel, Gloriuship, which will be spun off under United Maritime Corporation.
The Japanese-built 180,000 dwt vessel, which will be renamed Honorship, is expected to deliver in June 2022, subject to the satisfaction of certain customary closing conditions. No price tag has been revealed, but Seanergy said it would finance the vessel through a combination of cash on hand and a committed senior credit facility.
Seanergy added that the latest addition to its 16-strong fleet, excluding the Gloriuship, has been fixed at an index-linked rate at a significant premium over the Baltic Capesize Index for a period employment of about 20 to 24 months with Nippon Yusen Kaisha (NYK). Under the deal, Seanergy said it can switch the daily hire to fixed for up to a year based on the same premium over the prevailing capesize freight futures agreements curve.
“The planning of the recent sale and purchase transactions has been well-timed in light of improved market conditions compared to the first quarter of the year and the expectation that capesize rates will further improve in the second half of 2022,” remarked Stamatis Tsantanis, the company’s chairman and CEO.


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Edge On The Clock: Amazon Unveils Self-Driving Taxi
Amazon unveils self-driving taxi cab
Amazon has unveiled it’s self-driving taxi cab, Zoox, it reaches speeds up to 75 mph and is currently being tested on private roads.
The Recording Academy has changed it’s website to include Blue Ivy Carter on the nomination for Best Music Video, alongside her mother Beyonce. This makes 8-year-old Blue Ivy the youngest nominee at this years Grammy Awards.
Dolly Parton’s 8-year-old co-star Talia Hill revealed that Parton saved her life while on set of their Netflix movie. She says she was walking across the street when a car was coming, and Dolly pulled her back and said, “Well I am an angel, you know.”
This episode features WCCB News Edge Contributor Ashley Anderson (@AshleyWCCB) , WCCB News at Ten Anchor and Reporter Marvin Beach (@MBeach14) and WCCB Meteorologist Kaitlin Wright (@WxKaitlin)


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Maison Martin Margiela has finally landed at the high street store and fashion fans lined-up to pick their pieces
Maison Martin Margiela for H&M has finally arrived in its signature volumous form, and we’re not just talking about the clothes.
Fans queued up outside the flagship store at 5am, just as Twilight fans did yesterday for the premiere of the final film. To prevent mayhem at the store’s doors, shoppers were handed coloured wristbands and had a set time frame in which they could shop.
The pressure was on to bag their favourite pieces, and no doubt elbows were sharpened. Although morale was boosted thanks to H&M emerging with coffees contained in cups bearing Maison Martin Margiela’s numerical motif.
The collection features bold outerwear in exaggerated shapes alongside futuristic metallic looks.


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The first bitcoin upgrade in four years is called Taproot was activated. The Taproot update means greater transaction privacy and efficiency – and crucially, it will unlock the potential for smart contracts, which can be used to eliminate middlemen from transactions. Authorities accuse the pair of trying to launder the proceeds of 119,754 bitcoin that were stolen from Bitfinex’s platform after a hacker breached Bitfinex’s systems and initiated more than 2,000 unauthorized transactions. The Department GAL bitcoin price history chart of Justice announced it seized more than $3.6 billion in allegedly stolen bitcoin linked to the 2016 hack of Bitfinex. As part of the operation, authorities detained a New York couple on allegations they planned to launder the digital goods.
Accidental forks on the bitcoin network regularly occur as part of the mining process. They happen when two miners find a block at a similar point in time. This fork is subsequently resolved by the software which automatically chooses the longest chain, thereby orphaning the extra blocks added to the shorter chain . Up until July 2017, bitcoin users maintained a common set of rules for the cryptocurrency. On 1 August 2017 bitcoin split into two derivative digital currencies, the bitcoin chain with 1 MB blocksize limit and the Bitcoin Cash chain with 8 MB blocksize limit.
Bitcoin price breaks $10,000 for the first time — November 28, 2017
If we look at candlestick charts, there are two types of candles in terms of body and trend, i.e. bearish black or red, and bullish white or green. These candles also suggest the opening, high, low and closing level of the commodity. Bitcoin’s market cap, its large circulating supply, and the high volume of Bitcoin transactions have attracted individual and corporate investors. The balance sheets of many companies (and, according to surveys, most of the world’s billionaires) now include strategic amounts of Bitcoin purchased as an investment. Any Bitcoin chart showing the BTC exchange rate over time will record that the cryptocurrency languished for three years before embarking upon a bull run in 2017. By the end of the year, a single Bitcoin was worth 17,000 euros.
The block reward was decreased for the second time in Bitcoin’s history, resulting in a new reward of 12.5 bitcoins per mined block. The automatic 50% drop continued Bitcoin’s original design to gradually decrease the number of newly created bitcoins until the block reward ends completely, which is estimated to occur in the year 2140. The US government denied the application of Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss — the brothers who once claimed to be co-inventors of Facebook — to operate an exchange-traded fund to make it easier for investors to buy Bitcoin. Twitter announced it would ban advertising for cryptocurrencies, following Google and Facebook’s crackdown that aims to protect investors from fraud. South Korean crypto exchange Coinrail loses over $40M in tokens following a hack. In November 2018, a hard-fork chain split of Bitcoin Cash occurred between two rival factions called Bitcoin ABC and Bitcoin SV. This caused a decline in prices across the cryptocurrencies due to uncertainty.
What is Bitcoin?
Over two weeks starting late bitcoin price history chart 2013 the price dropped steadily to $70. The price began to recover, peaking once again on 1 October at $140. The price quickly rebounded, returning to $200 several weeks later.
What was the price of Bitcoin in 2006?
The average closing price for Bitcoin (BTC) in 2006 was $0. The latest price is $22,385.97. Daily pricing data for Bitcoin dates back to 7/17/2010, and may be incomplete.
The big “B” was the best-performing asset class of the decade preceding that all-time high. Bitcoin returned more than 230% during the 10-year period ending in March 2021. For that reason alone, it’s now firmly entrenched in the mainstream. Needs to review the security of your connection before proceeding.
This was the only major security flaw found and exploited in bitcoin’s history. CME Group announced that it plans to introduce trading in bitcoin futures by the end of the year, only a month after dismissing such a plan. Chief Executive Officer Terrence Duffy cited increased client demand as a key reason for the change of mind. As a result, the Bitcoin price hit a high of $6,600.84 just hours after breaking through the $6,400 barrier, and a minute after moving past the $6,500 mark, according to data from CoinDesk.
What Is the Current Price of Bitcoin?
Bitcoin is available for immediate purchase at Kriptomat. The current price is 20585.40 EUR.
On the other side are the miners, who want to increase the size of blocks to make the network faster and more scalable. Every four years, the number of bitcoins released relative to the previous cycle gets cut in half, as does the reward to miners for discovering new blocks. (The reward right now is 12.5 bitcoins.) As a result, the number of bitcoins in circulation will approach 21 million, but never hit it.
The company founders stated they had worked for months to obtain various licenses from state financial regulators, allowing them to legally accept customers from 25 different US states. According to the regulations, digital currency companies that serve NY customers must apply for a «BitLicense» within 45 days or be considered in «breach of the law». Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss released their own US based Bitcoin exchange dubbed «Gemini». Upon launch, the exchange was licensed to operate in 26 states and was able to «service both individual and institutional customers» due to its LLTC corporate structure. Gemini was also able to offer FDIC insurance on customer deposits thanks to a partnership with a New York based bank.
- The exchange rate fell 23% to $37 on the Mt. Gox exchange but rose most of the way back to its prior level of $48.
- Investment firms need at least $5 million at the bank to qualify for the new stakes.
- Previous rumours have suggested the so-called stablecoin, which would be pegged to other currencies to avoid price volatility, would roll out to users of the popular messaging app WhatsApp.
- Even if we disregard the notion of bitcoin as a speculative asset or store of value, it is likely here to stay and disrupt many sectors.
- The block reward was decreased for the second time in Bitcoin’s history, resulting in a new reward of 12.5 bitcoins per mined block.
One of India’s biggest cryptocurrency trading platforms has lost about 438 Bitcoins worth some 190 million rupees ($3 million), allegedly due to a rogue employee. Coinsecure pledges to compensate customers from personal funds. Prosecutors raided UpBit, the largest cryptocurrency exchange in South Korea on suspicion of fraud. The price of bitcoin fell sharply after the Securities and Exchange Commission postponed its decision on whether it would approve a bitcoin exchange-traded fund proposed by VanEck and SolidX. Goldman Sachs is abandoning plans to open a trading desk for cryptocurrencies.
Third Bitcoin Halving — May 11, 2020
One must learn to analyze cryptocurrency price movements, in order to predict future prices, which can only be done by reading historical cryptocurrency charts. One needs to learn how to read the charts before starting to trade in cryptocurrencies, as they are very useful in providing trading signals. As we already ETC mentioned, just like forex, crypto price movements can also be visualized by different types of charts, including line, bar and candlestick charts.
Corporate Actions are available only for U.S. and Canadian equities. In addition, My Barchart members see the last two years’ of data, where Barchart Premier members will see corporate actions going back to January 1, 2000. Available for U.S. and Canadian equities, futures and forex symbols, the Latest Trades tab displays the last 50 trades for the symbol. My Barchart and Barchart Premier members may download the data to a .csv file for use in 3rd party spreadsheet programs. Any number of things could affect the amount you pay for BTC in the future, including regulatory changes, the rate of adoption by retail and institutional investors, and the rollout of scalability solutions.
Square bought $170 million worth of bitcoin, the company revealed in its fiscal fourth-quarter financial report. The company said it purchased approximately 3,318 bitcoins, expanding on its October 2020 buy of 4,709. Square said it represents about 5% of the company’s total assets as of the end of 2020. Tesla Inc. is no longer accepting Bitcoin for car purchases, as Chief Executive Elon Musk cites long-brewing environmental concerns for a swift reversal in the company’s position on the cryptocurrency.
However, this indicator is more observed on the daily timeframe rather than the weekly one (picture above). On the daily chart the ‘Death Crusade’ has been a good sign of weakness in Bitcoin’s price history.
2020: -57% https://t.co/9uzhT2q75f
— Fabio Libertario (@LibertarioKarl) January 31, 2023
Interpol also sent out an alert in 2015 saying that «the design of the blockchain means there is the possibility of malware being injected and permanently hosted with no methods currently available to wipe this data». «Our analysis shows that certain content, e.g. illegal pornography, can render the mere possession of a blockchain illegal.» On 11 August 2013, the Bitcoin Foundation announced that a bug in a pseudorandom number generator within the Android operating system had been exploited to steal from wallets generated by Android apps; fixes were provided 13 August 2013.
First weekly death cross ever — 5 things to know in Bitcoin this week
Bitcoin price action is making history this week, but for all the wrong reasons, as the 2022 bear market still haunts the charts. pic.twitter.com/sCzClqPihH
— Crypto Verse News (@VerseCo_News) February 13, 2023
From the mid-2010s, some businesses began accepting bitcoin in addition to traditional currencies. Benjamin M. Lawsky, Superintendent of New York’s Department of Financial Services, announces a proposed set of regulations for businesses that interact with Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies. The goal of the new regulations, according to Lawsky, are to help «protect consumers and root out illegal activity – without stifling beneficial innovation». Affected entities would be exchanges, mining pools, bulk Bitcoin sellers, and altcoin software creators based in New York state, or that have customers in New York state. News of these regulations are generally rebuked by the cryptocurrency community. The on-going U.S. government shutdown has forced the withdrawal of a closely-watched proposal to list a bitcoin exchange-traded fund on the Cboe BZX Exchange.
In the company’s last fundraising round, Coinbase was valued near $8 billion. That figure, however, is from 2018, and it’s likely Coinbase will seek a much higher valuation owing to the booming crypto market and the recent surge in demand for IPOs. Bitcoin’s price fell after Elon Musk posted a tweet suggesting he’s fallen out of love with the world’s top cryptocurrency. The billionaire Tesla CEO tweeted a meme about a couple breaking up over the male partner quoting Linkin Park lyrics, adding the hashtag #Bitcoin and a broken heart emoji.
The founders were Gavin Andresen, Jon Matonis, Patrick Murck,Charlie Shrem, and Peter Vessenes. “The Mt. Gox case generally demolished investor trust in BTC, and it affected the sentiment toward crypto on a much broader scale,” says Alex Faliushin, CEO of crypto lending platform CoinLoan.io. Success waned the following year after the Tokyo-based Mt. Gox experienced a security breach with hackers stealing INR 4,942 million from its coffers.
She holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance degree from Bridgewater State University and helps develop content sthttps://www.beaxy.com/gies for financial brands. John Edwards is a licensed attorney with experience in commodities and investments. He provides performance analysis of hedge funds and investors. This method of requiring miners to use machines and spend time and energy trying to achieve something is known as a proof-of-work system and is designed to deter malicious agents from spamming or disrupting the network. Holders who store their own bitcoin have complete control over it.


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Jan 9, 2013 Amid the tablets and the smartphones at CES, Toyota is showing off a robot car, called the Lexus LS460. In New York's Chelsea neighborhood, they turned an old elevated rail line into a public park. Now that part of town is getting another amenity with no admission charge: Free Wi-Fi courtesy of Google.
Jan 8, 2013 The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is looking to pass a new rule that would require silent electric and hybrid cars to make more noise.
Jan 3, 2013 General Motors, Ford and Chrysler all saw significant gains in U.S. sales during 2012.
Dec 31, 2012 Makers of hybrid and electric cars are increasing their offerings in 2013 despite a somewhat disappointing roll-out of vehicles like the Nissan Leaf and Chevy Volt.
Dec 27, 2012 The automaker Toyota has agreed to one of the largest settlements in automotive history. Pending court approval, the company will pay more than $1 billion to resolve a class-action lawsuit related to unintended acceleration.
Dec 19, 2012 The government is on track to lose money on the GM bailout. But would doing nothing have cost more?
Dec 19, 2012 General Motors has just announced it is going to buy back 200 million of its shares from the Treasury Department, which plans to sell the rest of its GM shares in the next year or so.
Dec 18, 2012 Car makers are headed for a record year for sales. Never mind a sluggish U.S. economy and a European recession.
Dec 6, 2012 Auto giant GM sees a lucrative market among Southeast Asia's growing middle class and plans to tackle Japanese automakers' regional domination.


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The contentious Bitcoin SV woke up from its dormant state to roar recently after its price climbed the charts after gaining by 76% within 7 days. The coin that was priced $172.03 on 13 January, was at press time, valued at $313.55. Bitcoin SV is in the news again after BitMEX research announced today that Bitcoin SV had undergone a non-consensus chain split.
BitMEX Research tweeted,
“Bitcoin SV had a non-consensus chainsplit today, of length two
It occurred from 14:36 UTC to 14:51 UTC”
At press time, it was also hard to see if the split itself was having any impact on Bitcoin SV’s price as after a period of sideways movement where BSV dropped by 1.70% in 7 hours, Bitcoin SV was gaining again.
The press release shared online noted that a “Genesis” hard fork is scheduled for 4 February 2020. The main reason for dubbing the hard fork as genesis was expanded upon in the statement which read,
“The hard fork is code-named “Genesis” because it returns the Bitcoin protocol as closely as possible to the original released in 2009 by Bitcoin’s creator Satoshi Nakamoto (aka Dr. Craig S. Wright).”
The Bitcoin SV team preferred calling the whole process a ‘restoration,’ rather than an ‘upgrade.’ The hard fork will allow Bitcoin SV to unlock “massive on-chain scaling power” and technical capabilities while stabilizing the protocol. According to the Founding President of the Bitcoin Association, Jimmy Nguyen, bringing back Satoshi’s design in Bitcoin SV will be a historic moment in Bitcoin’s journey.
“The Internet birthed a world where everything can be ‘online’; Bitcoin can now – through Bitcoin SV – enable a world where everything can be ‘on-chain.'”
Emin Gün Sirer of AVA labs also made note of the split and said,
“BSV had a non-consensus chain split that lasted two blocks longer than it should have.”


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We all know that on 24 Feb Sony’s press conference is due at MWC 2104 event and it is expected Sony will unveil the next generation of “Best of Sony” in form of Sony D6503 Sirius aka Xperia Z2 and Xperia Z2 Tablet. Just now we noticed an email from Sony Mobile which is being sent out with wording “Something extraordinary is coming”…Hear it from us first. In the email it says “Very soon you’ll be able to experience why the latest from Sony Mobile is extraordinary in every way“.
Sony Mobile is inviting people to pre-register so they get to know about it as soon as it is out. As the wordings from Sony came just a few days before MWC 2014, it is probably about the new generation Sony Xperia Smartphone and Tablet or it can be something else too.[ UPDATE – 22 Feb ]
Let’s have a look at the email from Sony. To Pre-Register for the below news, follow this Sony registration link.
As the info grabbed from the registration link, Sony is teasing now about its next Xperia flagship device.
Let’s have a look at Sony Mobile’s tease pic for next Xperia flagship.
We are very excited about Sony’s MWC 2014 event and hopefully all Xperia fans are. Check below details about Sony’s press conference.
What are you expecting fells from Sony at MWC 2014 event. We hope to see some good mid range devices also. Rumors say that we may see Xperia Z2 Ultra and Sony Xperia G also. We hope whatever is this “Something extraordinary is coming”, don’t disappoint fans. Drop your comments below.


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Earlier today, Minhee Cho, the Communications Manager at ProPublica, tweeted, "Hey @PapaJohns just FYI my name isn't 'lady chinky eyes,'" along with this photo of the receipt she received last night. Sadly, this news comes just one month after a Chick-fil-A in California was also busted for serving customers racist receipts. Maybe Papa John's can take a break from giving away pizzas, and offer this customer an apology.
We were extremely concerned to learn of the receipt issue in New York. This act goes against our company values, and we've confirmed with the franchisee that this matter was addressed immediately and that the employee is being terminated. We are truly sorry for this customer's experience.· @mintymin [Twitter]
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Consumers can definitely look forward to a better 2010 as South Africa and the rest of the world are slowly but surely emerging from the worst recession since the notorious thirties of the previous century, says Willem Barnard, marketing manager, of Sanlam in Limpopo.
The international financial instability over the past months caused many an ordinary salaried worker serious problems. High prices, increasing unemployment and a big drop in real estate prices were the order of the day.
Economists agree that the worst is, thankfully, over and that the consumer will have a better time of it from now on. But this will not happen overnight and everyone will still have to maintain a strict financial discipline in the foreseeable future.
The only consolation is that interest rates have dropped, which brought relief to consumers with large home and car loans and bank overdrafts. It is, however, highly improbable that rates will be further lowered soon. The expectation is that rates may rather start to rise again in the new year.
In the light of this, consumers will still have to put a damper on their desire for a shopping spree and steer clear of any new debt, especially to finance consumer spending. Many a company has cut their expenditure to the bone in an attempt to survive the current recession and consumers may well follow their example.
The end of the year usually means that it’s time for a holiday. It may be wise to choose cheaper accommodation closer to home and not to go overboard on extravagant parties and expensive Christmas presents. Concentrate on home entertainment and practical gifts. You can always go overseas again another time.
For many people, the year-end also means big bonuses and thirteenth cheques. The wise consumer will rather use this money to pay off existing debt, start a study fund for the children, take out an annuity or put the money into unit trusts.
Although it is still a buyer’s market, it makes financial sense to rather improve your existing home than bury yourself in debt for your dream house. Resist the temptation to treat yourself to that new car in the dealer’s window and rather keep your trusted old family car for another year.
The new year is also a good time to have another look at your personal finances. Do you have sufficient life insurance? What about your pension and medical funds? Is your nest egg in the bank large enough to cover those big, unforeseen expenses?
It may be a good idea to contact your financial consultant so he can analyse your finances and suggest changes where necessary. Consultants are well trained to suggest solutions that are personalised to fulfill every individual’s specific needs.
Make a special effort to save more in the new year. South Africans are infamous for running up debts and not saving enough. There is no better time than now to turn this situation on its head.
Consolidate your debt so you pay a lower interest rate. Pay your most expensive debt off first, such as your overdraft, credit card debt and personal loans. It you have to borrow money for essential expenses, it will be better to use your home loan for it as this is currently the cheapest way to borrow money. But pay it back as soon as possible when your financial situation has improved.


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Speaking to the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Vietnam to Belarus, H.E. Mr. Dang Huy Tran, who is completing his diplomatic mission in our country, he asserted, “I believe we’ll soon create a transnational corporation producing potash fertilisers jointly with your country and Laos.” Belarus is also ready to construct a plant to manufacture phosphorous fertilisers in Vietnam.
The PM underlines the positive trend in trade between Belarus and Vietnam, which has quadrupled over the last five years. “This is a very good achievement. We view collaboration with Vietnam as going beyond trade however,” added Mr. Myasnikovich. “The Customs Union would like to enter the free trade zone of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) through Vietnam. It’s a huge market of 500m people.”
According to the Belarusian Prime Minister, opportunities and prospects for such entrance and interaction have been discussed by Belarus and Russia. “It would benefit everyone, as recession is ongoing in Europe and elsewhere. We should be ready to expand our volume of bilateral trade and investments in other regions,” he emphasises.
This issue may be high on the agenda during the forthcoming visit by the Prime Minister of Vietnam to Belarus, scheduled for this December.
Mr. Myasnikovich is especially keen to implement joint projects with Vietnam; the construction of a factory to manufacture MAZ vehicles in Vietnam is a good example. “Actually, we’ve built this plant; there’re certain difficulties but these will be solved,” he notes. Belarus also hopes to expand co-operation with Vietnam in the sci-tech sphere. “We’d like such projects to be implemented more rapidly,” he stresses.


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An aggressive marketing campaign launched by Dell Computer into the secondary education market is causing unease among resellers that specialise in the education vertical.
Resellers such as Bathurst-based Colemans Office Products, which supplies local schools with HP and Apple desktops and services, is bearing the brunt of Dell's new focus on supplying desktops to secondary schools. Managing director Stephen McDonogh said Colemans has recently experienced a decline in sales, which he attributes to Dell's cutthroat prices on desktops sold to schools.
"We've noticed Dell has been winning more and more supply contracts to schools and this has directly impacted us. They've also been winning supply deals for printers and other peripherals by promoting special offers," he said.
Ian Higson, education account manager for reseller Metropolitan Business Machines (MBM), has also noticed Dell's increasing success in securing desktop supply contracts with schools, but said this had not negatively affected the reseller's sales.
Yet while Dell may have increased its desktop sales to secondary schools, this does not reflect an increase in Dell's market share across the entire education sector, according to research by analyst IDC. According to IDC's Darian Bird, the top four desktop vendors in the education space - Apple, Acer, HP and Dell - share a fairly even slice of the pie in terms of market share and this had not altered substantially in the last six months.
Dell's corporate communications manager, Rob Small, said the vendor has recently increased its focus on selling to secondary schools, particularly in NSW, rather than to its traditional target, tertiary institutions.
"We've been ramping up our business in secondary schools and have been carrying out an extensive catalogue marketing campaign," he said.
Small claims that Dell has increased its market share in the education sector and has managed to creep in on Apple's customer base. "We've noticed a trend whereby secondary schools are changing their technology and are adopting technology that is in prevalent use in the business world as a whole, rather than technology that is used by a few niche industries."
Resellers expressed mixed views on the long-term impact that a direct-selling model will have on a sector that is fundamentally governed by price.
"A lot of IT purchasers in schools are more interested in volume rather than specs and SLAs," Higson said. "They often don't add the cost of ongoing support services to the price of the hardware."
Higson believes that traditionally Dell "goes in low and hard" to establish a foothold in a particular business. After securing a number of long-term contracts, it gradually builds up its prices so its margins average out over time. "But in the education sector, Dell has to go in really low on every sale and doesn't have the opportunity to win back margin over time since schools rarely commit to long-term hardware supply contracts," he said.
Matt Dalton, business development manager of enterprise desktops at HP, said that multi-tiered vendors still dominate the sector and will continue to do so.
"Dell's greatest strength is their greatest weakness," Dalton said. He reasoned that while there will always be customers who base their purchasing decision on the price of hardware, the majority of customers have service requirements that Dell simply cannot meet.


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NewZNew (New Delhi) : It’s time to bring out your calendars and set reminders as Krackerjack Karnival announces its multi-city line up for 2016. Having hosted 8 successful editions, the upcoming events will be spread over a period of 5 months and promise to be a spellbinding experience.
The 9th edition of Krackerjack Karnival will be held on 8th and 9th October 2016 at the Manpho Convention Centre, Bangalore. Coinciding with the festive occasions of Durga Puja, Navratra and Dussehra, Krackerjack Karnival promises to add to all the excitement around this time by offering a wonderful destination event for children and families to spend time together and bask in a variety of activities and shopping opportunities.
With its 10th edition, Krackerjack Karnival will launch its first show in Pune. To be held on 12th and 13th November at the Royal Palms, Koregaon Park, the event will be a prelude to children’s day on 14th November 2016 the perfect way to celebrate our young ones. As always the event promises to provide the perfect family day for Puneites.
The 11th edition is the flagship event being held at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium on the 10th and 11th of December 2016. This year’s lineup is expected to be even more dynamic, exciting and includes some of the biggest names in children’s entertainment. Krackerjack has got everything covered for you this Christmas so all you have to bring is your festive cheer! Meet the Santa and get your bags full with some of the best products on display at the carnival. Looking at the tremendous potential in India’s health and wellness industry, the festival introduces for the very first time, Krackerjack Wellness. Seeking to increase awareness of all forms of natural, organic, healthy and green living opportunities available for the whole family, the mission of Krackerjack wellness is to inspire and motivate families to embrace a life of health, fitness and enjoy lifelong benefits of living a green, clean and healthy lifestyle.
Post the New Year celebrations, the 12th Krackerjack Karnival will be held in Gurgaon on 18th and 19th February, 2017. To be held in the magnificent Oysters Beach Water Park, the event promises to bring together some of the best performing artists from diverse fields such as theatre, music, acrobatics, dance etc. together. The little ones will also look forward to the presence of their favorite characters dancing and clicking pictures with them.
Commenting on the event, Ms. Chandrika Behl, Director, Exhibitions India Group, said, “We are thrilled with the overwhelming response we’ve received in each edition. It’s exciting to grow and launch KKJ in new cities and to see that how positively its being received both by the industry as-well-as visitors. We are always working to add new, fun and interesting content and are looking forward to seeing how families will enjoy that.”
The magic of Krackerjack Karnival includes:
- One stop shopping for busy families
- School zone to address admission queries
- Workshops ranging from aeromodelling, dance, arts & crafts, pottery, balloon sculpting, origami, robotics and numerous live science experiments
- Performance galore
- Meet-and-Greet with favorite Nickelodeon sonic characters; Shiva; Doggy don; Chhotu
- Meet-and-Greet with favorite Chhota Bheem and friends
- Meet-and-Greet your favorite Superbook character Gizmo
- Ride & Games, such as Segway rides, bungee trampoline, obstacle course and much more!
Entry tickets to Krackerjack Karnival are priced at Rs. 150/- each with free entry for kids below the age of 5. With an aim to emerge as a one-stop destination event which takes care of all the needs and wants of children in a playful, exciting way, Krackerjack Karnival hopes to become an event families cannot afford to not give a ‘crack’ at!


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The Meath Chronicle has been a huge support to me on my design journey. They did a 3 page piece on me and my designs back in February 2018 which you can see here. This time around they posted an online article about my adventure in London Fashion Week SS19
I had the honor of being placed second in the Mad Hatters Society Millinery Competition for my piece Berries. I received a beautiful Hat block as my prize which I cannot wait to work with. They posted a little bio about me and my work which you can see below
I was thrilled to be a chosen designer to be apart of London Hat Week 2018. There has been so much positive feedback on my design and it is wonderful to see press coverage on the event.
Saraden Designs was interviewed by The Liberty Newspaper and is delighted to have featured in both their printed and online editions for March 2018. Designer Sarah was asked about her experience in London for London Fashion Week and London Hat Week 2018 and how her career as a designer begun.
Saraden Designs had the pleasure of featuring in London Runway LFW AW18 Part 3 – Issue 11. This feature covered Sarden Designs piece ‘Evolution’ at London Hat Weeks Press day on February 20th 2018 in PINK Boutique in London. ‘Evolution’ – London Runway The magazine also covers Fashions Finest during London Fashion
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India’s IIP Growth Stagnates In February
India’s industrial output stagnated in the month of February, adding to a host of indicators now pointing to weakening economic momentum.
The Index of Industrial Production rose a mere 0.1 percent in February 2019, compared with growth of 1.7 percent in January 2019 and 6.9 percent in the same month a year ago, according to government data released on Friday.
A Bloomberg poll of 33 economists had forecast IIP growth at 2 percent. Over the April 2018 to February 2019 period, industrial output growth stands at 4 percent compared to 4.3 percent last year.
Industrial production growth in February was at its lowest since June 2017, shows Bloomberg data. Slowing IIP growth adds to signs of weakness in the economy. Import demand for consumer items has weakened in recent months and the purchasing managers’ index has fallen. While the Reserve Bank of India has projected GDP growth at 7.2 percent in FY20 compared to 7 percent in FY19, some analysts believe the forecast may prove be optimistic.
To support economic growth and private investment, the monetary policy committee has cut interest rates by 50 basis points since the start of this year. Subdued, albeit rising inflation, has allowed for lower rates.
Also read: CPI Inflation Rises As Food Prices Increase
The manufacturing sector is showing signs of weakness amidst slowdown in demand for items such as two-wheelers and passenger vehicles. Electricity growth was weak for a second consecutive month, pointing to weaker industrial demand.
- Manufacturing output contracted by 0.3 percent in February 2019 compared to 3.9 percent in January.
- Ten of the 23 industry groups in the manufacturing sector showed positive growth
- Growth in mining stood at 2 percent in February as against 1.3 percent in January
- Electricity generation grew by 1.2 percent in February compared to 0.8 percent in the previous month.
Industrial growth disappointed sharply in February 2018, printing at a 20-month low 0.1 percent year-on-year despite favourable base effect. On a sectoral basis, manufacturing has retracted into negative territory after a gap of two months. The significant contraction in capital and intermediate goods does not bode well for industrial momentum lately.B Prasanna, Head - Global Markets, ICICI Bank
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Industrial output, as classified by the end-use of goods, showed contraction in capital goods. This is not entirely unanticipated given high growth last year and in the early part of this year seen in this segment. Consumer goods growth, however, remains broadly stable.
- Primary goods output growth rose by 1.2 percent in February 2019 versus 1.4 percent growth in January.
- Capital goods contracted by 8.8 percent in February compared to a contraction of 3.2 percent in the previous month.
- Infrastructure goods production rose by 2.4 percent compared to 7.9 percent in the previous month.
- Consumer durables output rose by 1.2 percent compared to 1.8 percent growth in January 2019.
- Consumer non-durables grew by 4.3 percent against a growth of 3.8 percent in January.
Capital goods sector which had shown an average growth of 8.9 percent during April-October period during FY19 and raised the hope of an incipient investment recovery in the economy is once again seems to losing steam. With the exception of December 2018, capital goods is recording negative growth in each month since November.Devendra Kumar Pant, Chief Economist, India Ratings and Research


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Lenovo Thinks Beyond the ThinkPad
By buying IBM's (IBM) personal computer business three years ago, Lenovo vaulted from the No. 8 position among PC makers to become the world's third-biggest. Now Lenovo is taking a second bold step that will determine whether it can stay in the top ranks for the long haul. On Jan. 3, the eve of the International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, Lenovo announced that it's expanding from its focus on business users to target the consumer market on a global basis.
The Chinese-American company announced six products, three laptops and three desktop models, that will be launched in multiple countries including the U.S., China, France, Russia, India, Australia, and Indonesia. Until now, most of Lenovo's efforts in the consumer arena have focused on China. Elsewhere, the company is best known for its ThinkPad business laptops. "This move is very important in the long run for us to meet our global aspirations," says Deepak Advani, the company's chief marketing officer. "The ThinkPad is the gold standard in business notebooks, and it does help build the global brand, but with the consumer strategy we can turbocharge it."
Acer's PC Challenge
In addition to competing with well-known brands such as market leaders Hewlett-Packard (HPQ) and Dell (DELL), Lenovo will face a stiff challenge from Acer. The aggressive Taiwanese company has been growing fast and recently purchased Gateway, a move expected to push it past Lenovo in the global rankings, at least temporarily. In the third quarter of 2007, Lenovo's share of global PC shipments came to 8.2%, edging Acer's 8.1% market share.
While Acer competes heavily on price, Lenovo is attempting to establish a reputation as a high-quality brand, accentuating innovative design with the new consumer machines. "We want to position our brand as the best engineered products for consumers," says Craig Merrigan, Lenovo's vice-president for consumer marketing.
Among Lenovo's new models, two stand out. The IdeaPad U110 is a 2.3-pound laptop with a bright red top and a high-sheen, 11-inch screen that runs right to the edge of the lid. The U110 features a vine-like texture on the surface of its metal cover. Prices will range from $1,200 to $2,000, depending on the configuration. The IdeaPad Y710 is geared toward video gamers. The keyboard features a set of special keys for game controls and an overclocking switch to provide extra processing power for fast-moving graphics. Prices for this machine start at $1,200.
All six machines also offer facial recognition-based security: When you boot up, photographic software studies your face through a built-in camera above the screen, confirming your identity before it lets you start using the machine.
Lenovo is emphasizing online sales, which are growing faster than traditional retail purchases and are more profitable for PC makers. In the U.S., the machines initially will be sold online and in stores by Micro Center Online, Office Depot (ODP), and TigerDirect; and online only by Best Buy (BBY) and Newegg. Still, Lenovo plans on expanding the number of traditional retail outlets it sells through.
Analysts briefed on Lenovo's plans give the company a thumbs-up on strategy. "This is a big step," says Roger Kay, president of market researcher Endpoint Technologies Associates. "If you're not a player in consumer these days, you're not a player." Competition is fierce, though. HP has been growing rapidly, taking advantage of its dominant position in retail. Satjiv Chahil, HP's senior vice-president for global design, doesn't think much of Lenovo's entry into the retail market. "They've been spending a lot of money on it," he says.
The investment may be paying off. The early reviews of Lenovo's consumer products have been positive. J.P. Gownder, a principal analyst at Forrester Research (FORR), likes the screen design on the notebooks and a uniquely shaped hinge where the laptop lid meets the body. When Gownder and others criticized the machines at a briefing last June, Lenovo scrambled to revise some of its designs, toning down some of the colors and textures. Still, Yao Yingjia, executive director of the Lenovo Innovation Design Center in Beijing, whose team designed the new PCs, says he wanted to make bold statements. "You have to take some risks," he says.


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PayPal and Visa released their latest earnings reports after closing bell tonight. PayPal posted adjusted earnings of 36 cents per share, representing an 11% year over year increase on $2.65 billion in revenue, compared to the consensus estimates of 36 cents per share in earnings and $2.6 billion in revenue, representing a 15% year over year increase or 19% on a currency-neutral basis.
Visa posted earnings of 69 cents per share on $3.6 billion in revenue for its third fiscal quarter, against the consensus estimates of 67 cents per share and $3.64 billion in revenue. In last year’s third fiscal quarter, the payments processor posted earnings of 74 cents per share on $3.52 billion in revenue.
The two companies also announced a new partnership tonight.
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PayPal rises after earnings
PayPal’s GAAP earnings increased 7% to 27 cents per share. The number of active customer accounts grew 11% to 188 million. The company processed 1.4 billion transactions during the quarter, representing a 25% increase. PayPal said there were 29 payment transactions per active account, on average, on a trailing 12-month basis, which is a 13% increase. Total payment volume increased 28% on a spot basis to $86 billion.
PayPal expects third quarter earnings to be between 33 cents and 35 cents per share, against the consensus of 35 cents. For the full year, the company expects earnings to be between $1.47 and $1.50 per share, compared to the consensus of $1.49 per share. PayPal raised its full-year revenue outlook to between $10.75 billion and $10.85 billion, compared to Wall Street’s estimate of $10.7 billion. It expects full-year GAAP earnings to be between $1.11 and $1.14 per share.
Shares of PayPal jumped by as much as 2.42% to $41.10 in after-hours trades.
Visa’s GAAP earnings were 17 cents per share, including expenses related to the Visa Europe acquisition. Payments volume growth amounted to 12% year over year on a constant dollar basis, bringing it to $1.3 trillion. Cross-border volume grew 5% on a constant dollar basis, while total processed transactions grew 10% to 19.8 billion. Service revenues grew 6% from last year to $1.6 billion.
“Looking ahead, we expect next quarter results to improve modestly, similar to first-half of the year results,” said Visa CEO Charlie Scharf in a statement. “As we look toward fiscal full-year 2017, our underlying business is strong, and with the lapping effect of several items, based on what we know today and assuming similar consumer spending patterns, we feel good about our ability to produce stronger revenue and earnings growth.”
Visa repurchased $5.5 billion worth of shares, and its board authorized another $5 billion worth of share repurchases. Shares of Visa declined 0.29% to $78.56 in after-hours trades.


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Everything seems to be quiet now on the Apple side, so let’s give RIM and BlackBerry a chance to shine, specially now that we’ve got a rumour going around the interwebs, saying that the Canadian handset maker is planning to release a tablet of its own. The RIM tablet was apparently confirmed as a real project by some BBleaks connection, also mentioning that the device will be more compact than the iPad.
Word has it that the “BlackBerry tablet” will be known as BlackPad or Cobalt, going perfectly along the line with the rumours saying that RIM was ordering 8.9 inch displays from Chinese firm Hon Hai. This image above is not the one of the real device, but rather a mockup, showing you how the design of the tablet could be.
Imagine the business potential of such a device, specially with a modified BlackBerry OS on it and possibly an innovative design…
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And we engage when we agree and we engage when we disagree. I think it’s very important to do that because you don’t change things by just yelling. You change things by showing everyone why your way is the best. In many ways, it’s a debate of ideas. – Tim Cook, CEO Apple Inc
Why he attended Trump’s Tech Submit
Apple CEO wrote in his memo to Apple staffs on why he recently met with president-elect Trump. Apple CEO was a vocal supporter & fundraiser for Presidential candidate Hillary Clinton.