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Some iPhone 5c or iPhone 6 features have been proved to be true after the release of iPhone 5C. After the launching of iPhone 5C, these features have become popular among the Apple Lovers and they are demanding for the latest iPhone 5c, which is just like the assumption of iPhone 5S or iPhone 6. Have a look on the features and specifications of the latest iPhone 5C, which was expected to be the favorite of Apple iPhone users.
Fingerprint Unlocking System
Latest Fingerprint Technology has been introduced in the latest iPhone 5S, which has become popular among the users, who were waiting for the latest fingerprint unlock feature in iPhones. After the beta version of iOS7, the complete version has been introduced in iPhone 5C, which is giving the amazing results in the market, and people are placing their orders to purchase the latest iPhone 5c, which was expected to be the iPhone 5S. The fingerprint unlock system will enable the users to unlock their cell phone by putting their finger on the home button. If the cell phone recognize the fingerprint, it will unlock itself.
Launching of iPhone 5c
As the specifications launching of iPhone 5C was expected in September, it has been launched by the Apple inc company. The people are just waiting for the delivery of their iPhones, which will enable them to use the latest features of iPhone 5c or iPhone 6.
Mogul Feature in iPhone 5C
This is the latest feature i.e. Mogul in iPhone 5C. The features has been introduced at the first time, and this will allow the iPhone users to capture video at a recording rate of 120 frames per second. This feature will take the video to a next level, and it has a lot of slow motion and other effects. You will be able to make professional films on your iPhone 5C.
Latest and Improved Camera
8 Megapixels camera has been introduced in the iPhone 5C, which is a professional camera. Now you can record movies on high frame rates. This latest camera feature has come with a latest software update, which has become familiar for the users.
Waterproof mobile feature has not been included in the latest iPhone 5C, but it was expected by the users. But you can get this feature through aftermarket add-ons, which will make your iPhone waterproof.
Polycarbonate Casing of latest iPhone was expected by the users / iPhone lovers, but it may have not been included in the latest release of iPhone 5c.
iPhone 5C Multicolor Choice
iPhone 5C has brought up by the company with different colors and casings. Now you can purchase your iPhone in more than 2 colors. Red, Yellow, Green, Blue, White and Black colors in iPhone 5C are available in the market.
Car Integration System
The latest iPhone will consider the environment automatically, and it will change the preferences when you will enter the car.
After going through the latest features of newly launched iPhone 5C, it seems that a lot of predictions have become true, and the latest iPhone has come up with a lot of latest, new and useful features.


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Polaroid copies Instagram copying Polaroid, poorly. Polaroid’s story over the past decade or so has been an ironic one, to say the least. Buffeted on all sides by cheap digital cameras and smartphones,
We recently showed you how some of Los Angeles' most iconic film scenes looked during original production — and how they look now. Thanks to the cool new iPhone app Scenepast that lets us check out before-and-after
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For most people, gaming laptops are the modern equivalent of the old beige box. You might have or want one, but it's not something you'd bring up in polite conversation. Portability has always played secondary
This past October, just before the leaves changed, I went on a six-day hike through the mountains of Wakayama, in central Japan, tracing the path of an ancient imperial pilgrimage called the Kumano Kodo.
Speaking at a San Diego Comic-Con panel Thursday night, Trey Parker expressed his feelings, through not-so-kind words, on turning material cut from the upcoming role-playing game South Park: The Stick
Wargaming is actively working with Microsoft to streamline its "unacceptable" and long QA and certification process in order to bring World of Tanks Xbox 360 Edition to the console, Victor Kislyi, CEO

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America’s power elites on Wall Street and in Washington have been stunned by the sudden surge of the Occupy movement. Some 600 U.S. communities have Occupy groups, thousands of middle-class people have taken to the streets, and recent polls show that nearly six out of 10 Americans support what the protesters are saying and doing. “Why is this happening?” wail bankers, CEOs, and their pet politicos, “What is upsetting all these people?”
You’d think that the superrich could afford to buy a clue, but apparently not. So, to help them grasp the situation, I’ve gathered a mess of news clips from just the past few weeks that pretty much spells it out for them. They needn’t read the actual stories, just scan the headlines. Better yet, I’ll do it for them (no need to thank me, I’m always delighted to edify the rich):
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“Slumping wages, rising health costs cause strain.”
“Top earners double share of nation’s income.”
“Snapshot of poverty’s surge in the suburbs.”
“Banks to make customers pay debit card fee.”
“Record high 4.5 million haven’t worked in a year or more.”
“House GOP spending plan cuts money for job training.”
“U.S. income levels sink… leaves fragile consumers in a bind.”
“Outsize severance packages continue for executives.”
“More ‘new poor’ going hungry.”
“Bank of America to cut 30,000 jobs.”
“Banks are awash in cash.”
Even a Wall Street banker ought to be able to understand the message that these headlines are delivering. Such daily headlines reveal the depth of inequality and rank injustice that’s propelling the Occupy uprising. As we say in Texas, even a dog knows the difference between being stumbled over and being kicked. America’s middle class and the poor are tired of being kicked – and now they’re kicking back. This is just the start.
“Protests spotlight a stressed middle class,” USA Today, October 10, 2011.
“Top earners double share of nation’s income.” The New York Times, October 25, 2011
“Outside Cleveland, Snapshot of poverty’s surge in the suburbs.” The New York Times, October 25, 2011.
“Banks to make customers pay debit card fee.” The New York Times, September 30, 2011.
“Record high 4.5 million haven’t worked in a year or more.” Austin American Statesman, October 7, 2011.
“House GOP spending plan cuts money for job training.” Austin American Statesman, September 30, 2011.
“U.S. income levels sink… leaves fragile consumers in a bind.” Fresno Bee, October 1, 2011.
“Outsize severance packages continue for executives, even after failed tenures.” The New Times, September 29, 2011.
“More ‘new poor’ going hungry.” Chicago Tribune, October 10, 2011.
“Bank of America to cut 30,000 jobs,” Austin American Statesman, September 13, 2011.
“Banks are awash in cash.” The New York Times, October 26, 2011.


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The primary issue in Indian shipping continues to be the state of the nation's ports. Investment in the 12 major state-run facilities has not kept up with the demand engendered by the rapid economic growth experienced in India over the past decade. This is leading to repeated issues of congestion in the ports, but investment is now being made. However, this may be a case of too little, too late. Further, Indian ports' troubles are being compounded by a fall in demand in the eurozone, which has contributed to a fall in container throughput at many facilities in recent months.
Headline Industry Data
- 2013/14 Port of Kandla tonnage throughput forecast to decline by 1.0%. Over the medium-term forecast period to 2018/19, growth will average 1.6%.
- 2013/14 Port of Jawaharlal Nehru container throughput forecast to contract by 5.1%, and to average 4.1% growth per annum to the end of our forecast period.
- 2013/14 trade real growth forecast at 5.3%, and to average 8.1% to 2018/19.
Key Industry Trends
SCI Sells Tanker To Fight Short-Term Woes: State-run Shipping Corporation of India Ltd (SCI)'s decision to sell one of its four very large crude carriers (VLCC) stems from the firm's rush to avoid posting a third consecutive year of financial losses and the threat of losing its navratna status, which gives the firm financial autonomy from the state.
India Boosts JNPT With Road Link: A newly announced 27-mile expressway, which will connect India's port of Jawaharlal Nehru (JNPT) with the country's interstate highway system, will be a major boost to the BRIC (Brazil, Russia, India, China) nation's logistics sector. JNPT experienced a contraction in tonnage and container volume growth in 2012 and is on course to continue this trend in 2013, as economic troubles continue to affect India's main trade partners.
Addressing Structural Bottlenecks Key To Autos Exports Boom: While Indian auto exports have grown spectacularly in the past few years, absolute volumes are still low, a phenomenon we believe infrastructure bottlenecks are responsible for. In our opinion, some critical areas that need investment are additional dedicated ro-ro facilities, ancillary port services and robust road and rail infrastructure, which will improve the connectivity between vehicle production facilities and ports.
Key Risks To Outlook
At present the key risk to our short-term throughput forecasts for India's ports, particularly in terms of container handling, comes from the eurozone. The currency bloc is estimated to have contracted by 0.5% in 2013, although we forecast a return to growth in 2014. Should the currency bloc perform below expectations and record a third-consecutive year of economic contraction, then India's exports, and its maritime facilities, could be hit once more.
The key risk to our medium-term throughput forecasts for India's ports continues to be the problem of congestion at the state-run major ports. Any further bans on dusty cargos at major ports would also impact on our outlook. Industrial action has also proved a problem, with container lines imposing congestion surcharges on facilities as workers have gone on strike.


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Apple May Introduce New MacBooks and AirPods at "Unleashed" Event
The next Apple event is scheduled for October 18.
Apple’s senior vice president of marketing, Greg Joswiak, took to Twitter to share the news: “Unleashed! These next six days are going to speed by.” As usual, the tech giant is keeping everything on the down-low before its event. All that has been revealed is a 12-second space-themed visual invite featuring the event’s title and date.
You can watch the event live on Apple’s website on October 18 at 1 p.m. ET/10 a.m. PT.
— Greg Joswiak (@gregjoz) October 12, 2021


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Link between cadmium in food and breast cancer
New research from Karolinska Institutet in suggests that there is a link between dietary cadmium and breast cancer. The results, which are presented online in Cancer Research, are based on data from over 55,000 women.
"It's been known for some time that cadmium is toxic and, in certain forms, carcinogenic," says Bettina Julin, doctoral student at Karolinska Institutet's Institute of Environmental Medicine. "Our point of inquiry was whether there was some connection between dietary cadmium and, specifically, breast cancer. At the same time, we must remember that cadmium concentrations in our food are generally quite low and that there are several other scientifically established causes of breast cancer."
The study is based on a survey of the dietary habits of 55,987 women in Uppsala and Västmanland carried out in 1987. The researchers estimated how much cadmium the women had ingested with their food on the basis of the cadmium content of every single food item that they ate. Over the 12-year follow-up period, they were able to note 2,112 cases of breast cancer occurring post-menopause.
The researchers divided the participants into three groups depending on their dietary cadmium intake. Doing this, they found that the group with the highest cadmium intake had a 21 per cent greater risk of developing breast cancer than the group with the lowest. They also discovered, importantly, that the women who ate mostly wholegrain products (e.g. wholemeal bread) and vegetables were less likely to develop breast cancer than women who had been exposed to cadmium through other sorts of food. The researchers also note, however, that bread and vegetables are the most common sources of dietary cadmium, a fact that complicates the interpretation of the results of their work.
"We certainly cannot advise women against eating a certain kind of food; indeed, it seems as if wholegrain products and vegetables even provide a degree of protection against cancer," says lead investigator Agneta Åkesson, docent at the Institute of Environmental Medicine. "On the other hand, these findings are interesting given the current debate on what levels of cadmium we're to accept in our environment, bearing in mind the health hazards it poses."
Dietary cadmium exposure and risk of postmenopausal breast cancer: a population-based prospective cohort study.
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Less than six weeks from now, Seattle’s annual debauch… er celebration known as Seattle Beer Week will return, reminding you that hangovers are the least of your worries. To most who have never celebrated Seattle Beer Week, or SBW to the ‘hipster’, it’s nothing than a poster on a wall, light pole, or bathroom. To those who look for more than just a beer that is comforting. To those who prefer trying something new, Seattle Beer Week has provided 10 days of options.
As has been their tradition, the organizers of Seattle Beer Week seek out a brewery to produce a beer that represents Beer Week in Seattle. In previous years the organizers (Matt Younts, Ian Roberts, and Mike Baker) have collaborated with Fremont, Hale’s Ales, Maritime Pacific, Elysian Brewing, and Pike Brewing. But unlike previous years the organizers of SBW have asked six breweries (including Pike and Elysian) to brew a beer which recognizes cooperation through beer.
Starting on the morning of March 6th, six breweries (including Georgetown, Black Raven, Naked City, Schooner Exact, Elysian, and Pike) combined their brewing experience to produce a “session IPA” – made with six different malts, six different hops (added throughout the brewing process), and even six different house yeasts (1 each from a participating brewery). The result of 6 breweries combining their heads, forearms, and legs together is Six Degrees of Collaboration, a 6.00% ABV IPA, brewed with six different brewers.
Look for 60 barrels (120 kegs) worth of Six Degrees of Collaboration to be bottled up and sold in advance (April 1st) of Seattle Beer Week.


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Scammers are cheating firms out of millions, according to KPMG survey.
The level of identity fraud in 2012 more than doubled in value from the year before to £26.3 million, according to a new report by KPMG.
In its latest bi-annual Fraud Barometer, the firm found that counterfeit goods fraud was three times the five-year average at £22.9 million.
Pyramid schemes more than trebled to £72 million. The data also showed a similar rising trend for procurement fraud, which increased to £21.4 million in 2012.
The analysis also showed that insider fraud is hitting corporates hard. Fraud perpetrated by either management or employees accounted for 80 per cent of the financial loss through fraud experienced by UK businesses in 2012. The number of cases involving employee fraud rose to 35 in 2012, up from 22 the year before. Their value has also seen a sharp climb, more than doubling from £12.0 million in 2011 to £25.1 million over the past 12 months.
According to KPMG UK forensic partner Hitesh Patel, the survey of fraud cases in UK Crown Courts implied “the old-fashioned conman hasn’t given up his tricks”.
“What we are seeing is individuals looking to feather their nests through ripping off employers, banks or the Government,” said Patel. “Times may be tough, but the data shows that some people are unwilling to give up the lifestyles they’ve become accustomed to.”
KPMG said there was a decrease in the number of cases and value of fraud committed by professional crooks in 2012, to 79 in 2012 from 98 at the end of 2011.
“While it’s good news to see a drop in the value of fraud, organisations should not be fooled into thinking that they can drop their guard. The history of KPMG’s Fraud Barometer tells us that the trend is a rising one. We are simply catching our breath,” Patel said.


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Sometimes an office space should remain an office space, but Charlie Pasquier and Chas Kubis took a chance, and so far it's working out well.
Pasquier and Kubis recently opened Goat Mountain Pizza at 215 W. Holly St., near Film is Truth. For years the space had been occupied by office-type tenants, but one day Kubis saw the space and immediately thought it could work as a restaurant. They both wanted a downtown spot, and once they looked around inside, they knew they had their spot.
"The wood beams and brick walls are beautiful, and the space has a cozy energy to it," Pasquier said.
The pizza place has a bit of a twist when it comes to ordering - customers choose the size of the slice and the price is determined by weight. With several choices available, customers can put in a sampler-style order rather than committing to a slice of one type of pizza.
So far the concept has worked out well; the biggest problem for the restaurant in the first few weeks is running out of dough for the pizza crust before closing time.
"We're trying to keep up by scooting things around in the fridge to fit in more dough," Pasquier said with a laugh.
With the pizza made from scratch each day, the restaurant posts its menu on Facebook. Popular dishes so far include a bacon/potato/truffle sauce combination, and a caramelized onion/bacon pizza.
"Bellingham (residents) seem pretty adventurous when it comes to our pizza," Pasquier said. "Most want to try something new."
Pasquier was living in Belgium and had been cooking there for some time when he and his wife began discussing where they wanted to live. Pasquier's sister attended Western Washington University and he enjoyed his visits to Bellingham. Kubis, a neighbor in Belgium, followed suit.
In the first few weeks of being open, Pasquier said they want to let the community determine what type of place it should be. With a mezzanine area that overlooks Holly Street, they expect it to be a place where customer hang out and people-watch while enjoying their pizza.
"We want to let it evolve into what folks want it to be," Pasquier said.
The restaurant is open 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday and 11:30 a.m. to midnight Friday and Saturday. It's closed Sunday and Monday. For details, check out its Facebook page or call 360-510-6336.
A state liquor license application was filed for a new nightclub at 311 E. Holly St., in the former Time in Play Cafe near the YMCA. The proposed nightclub's name is Stella, and the applicants are Henri-Claude Deguchi, Ralph Pierce and Gavin Rosenkilde.
An application was filed to serve beer and wine at Pickford's Limelight Cinema, 1416 Cornwall Ave.
Boat dealer Breakwater Marine has closed its Ferndale location. The dealership opened in October 2010 at 5330 LaBounty Drive. It still has locations in Seattle and Everett.
A city permit application was filed to remodel the former College Store space at Sehome Village Shopping Center, 320 36th St.
A permit was issued to demolish a steel warehouse building at 1010 Railroad Ave., an area where apartment development is taking place.
Permits were issued to put in a Things Remembered store in Bellis Fair. Things Remembered is a national retailer that specializes in personalized gifts.
At 3120 Howe Place, near the new Barkley movie theater, a permit was issued for a two-story medical/dental building.
A $300,000 renovation was recently completed at Poppe's 360 Neighborhood Pub at Best Western Lakeway Inn in Bellingham. Renovations include a covered outdoor patio and new furniture, upholstery, lighting and televisions. The menu has also changed, with a new lineup of martinis and 12 beers on tap. A grand re-opening celebration will be 7 to 11 p.m. Friday, Oct. 5.
Reach DAVE GALLAGHER at firstname.lastname@example.org or call 715-2269. Visit his business blog online at blogs.bellinghamherald.com/business or get updates on Twitter at twitter.com/BhamHeraldBiz.


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ThroughTek Co., Ltd. has remained committed to developing P2P connection technology since its inception. This technology is designed to address the complexities of fixed IP connection configurations and the high costs associated with video transmission. Moreover, owing to its outstanding stability and low latency, ThroughTek’s P2P connection technology has garnered favor among many internationally renowned brands. As of now, ThroughTek has been granted 80 patents in multiple countries, covering various aspects of P2P connectivity and cloud-based platform architecture. Recently, ThroughTek initiated legal action against a company that infringed upon its P2P patent. Subsequently, the two parties reached a settlement in the U.S. patent litigation, with the infringing company agreeing to pay both settlement fees and patent licensing fees as compensation for the infringement.
ThroughTek stated, “Striving for technological advancement is at the core of our commitment to creating value for our customers. As such, we allocate significant research and development resources and consider patented technologies crucial company assets. Recently, we have observed numerous companies disregarding intellectual property rights and infringing upon patents owned by ThroughTek. Consequently, we have taken necessary legal actions to safeguard our research efforts and protect our patent rights. In a recent development, we reached a settlement agreement with a highly acclaimed global leader in consumer electronics peripherals, boasting an annual revenue surpassing $2 billion. This company is widely recognized as a top innovator in audio/video electronics, home appliances, and advanced security solutions worldwide. During this patent settlement negotiation, we were pleased to identify complementary advantages and opportunities for future business collaboration.”
ThroughTek was founded in 2008 and initially focused on P2P connection technology. It developed the Kalay cloud platform, which featured various module functionalities, offering services such as P2P connectivity, video surveillance, cloud storage, push notifications, as well as account and device management. In recent years, ThroughTek has introduced products as Cloud Recording, Cloud Video Management System (Cloud VMS), and Data/Device Management Platform (DMP). As of August 2023, over 100 million devices globally are connected through ThroughTek licensing, with more than a million licensed devices added each month. This vast network of connected devices highlights the potential for IoT industry partners to offer diverse value-added services through the cloud platform, ensuring a steady income stream via a subscription-based business model. ThroughTek aims to foster collaboration with industry partners to collectively advance the thriving development of IoT-related products and services.


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The "Mad Money" host said that the future of any cryptocurrency will hinge on the depth of its market and the disparity in futures prices.
That's why Cramer found it "crazy" that bitcoin futures, which are now listed on different exchanges, are so differently priced on each exchange.
"You can't have futures be that off," he said. "What you're looking for is a market that is more transparent and has one price to it. I think the Lite[coin] market is probably going to be less deep than bitcoin because of the first-mover advantage."
Litecoin, the world's fourth-largest cryptocurrency by value, has rallied 5,800 percent in 2017, trouncing even the parabolic rise in bitcoin.
On Wednesday, Charlie Lee, the founder of Litecoin, announced that he sold all of his Litecoin tokens due to a conflict of interest.
Bitcoin lost 10 percent of its value Tuesday after Coinbase, the top U.S. platform for buying and selling bitcoin, decided to back its rival, bitcoin cash.
As of 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, bitcoin futures were trading at $15,652.75 on the Bitstamp exchange.


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Unconfirmed rumors currently suggest the TRON Foundation is set to partner with China’s internet search giant Baidu, as a crypto platform claims to have confirmed the partnership in correspondence with TRON.
As CryptoGlobe reported, TRON Foundation CEO Justin Sun recently tweeted out the TRX network is about to partner with an “industry giant” that’s worth tens of billions of dollars, which saw the cryptocurrency’s price surge.
Per the CEO, the partnership is going to be revealed “next week.” At a time various community members attempt to guess who the mysterious partner may be, crypto market platform Coinness claims to have confirmed it’ll be Baidu, and that the news will be “officially revealed by Baidu Cloud.”
Exclusive: #Tron to Cooperate with China's IT Giant #Baidu
The Tron team told https://t.co/reZ2fjHrZq that a partnership had been confirmed between Tron and China's IT giant Baidu, which will be officially revealed by Baidu Cloud next week.
— Coinness – Real-time Crypto Market Index and News (@coinness) October 12, 2018
Although TRON allegedly officially confirmed the partnership to Coinness, the crypto platform hasn’t yet released any details on it. This is notably not the first time TRON’s founder Justin Sun makes headlines this week, as he claimed a new updated would make TRX’s blockchain “200x faster” than that of Ethereum, at prices up to 100 times cheaper than EOS.
The update-related tweet saw TRX surge about 8% and crash a few days later. The partnership update saw the crypto rise 9% yesterday and a further 2% in the last 24-hour period, as it’s currently trading at $0.024, according to CryptoCompare data.
Although the cryptocurrency has been surging, it still hasn’t climbed back to its $0.028 30-day high, and is currently down about 90% from its all-time high of over $0.25. TRON recently released an updated toolkit for developers that’s set to help them create decentralized applications (DApps) on its ecosystem.
The TRON Foundation itself reportedly has over 100 employees working on it, some of which have come from Chinese internet giants like Baidu, Tencent, and Alibaba. Justin Sun, the Foundation’s CEO, has earlier this year acquired Rainberry Inc, formerly known as BitTorrent.
This brought the TRX ecosystem 100 million new active users, as seeders on the BitTorrent platform may reportedly be rewarded in crypto for seeding. Baidu itself has been looking into blockchain technology, as it launched in April an image rights management platform called Totem using it.
The search giant has, as covered, started censoring cryptocurrency-related discussions on its forums earlier this year, in line with China’s crackdown on the nascent industry. Baidu’s forum business, per reports, was launched in 2003 and has over 300 million monthly active users.
CryptoGlobe reached out to the TRON Foundation and Coinness and they responded with the following comment: “Sorry for the late reply, we will report this partnership in details, please stay tuned with us.”


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Spotlight Development president Sherry Larjani had worked with two Toronto architectural firms when she realized she wanted to bring her designs to life and get into the development side of the industry.
eStruxture, the largest Canadian-owned cloud and carrier-neutral data centres provider, is acquiring all eight Canadian data centres from Aptum Technologies, a global hybrid multi-cloud managed service provider, along with all customers and employees associated with its colocation business.
Senior Vice President of Community Development, Stantec
Downtown Vancouver office leasing decisions slowed to a trickle during the depths of the COVID-19 pandemic. That’s starting to change. Brokers, such as Avison Young principal Glenn Gardner, say activity has picked up in recent weeks.
That was a hard lesson learned for many of us in 2020. That year is now done. We have not forgotten. It was a time for coming together as families and communities.
CEO Dave Filipchuk says Edmonton offers many advantages for PCL Construction, Canada’s largest general construction company. “(Edmonton) has a very young population, well-educated population, hard-working,” the homegrown Edmontonian said. “You have a great quality of life in an affordable way.”
Fossil fuel fortunes continue to hold predominant sway in the Calgary office market. Executives with CBRE Calgary’s investment and advisory services fingered an economy tied to oil and gas for sinking the hesitant recovery that had appeared underway as 2020 began.
OPINION: Despite the doom-filled headlines, good things continue to happen in many parts of the world. One of them is the Toronto waterfront. The long-promised, often-delayed revival down there is well underway. The result promises to be quite wonderful.
Toronto storage-and-logistics startup Second Closet is pausing its consumer self-storage services to focus on providing warehousing, delivery and supply-chain services to retailers selling products directly to consumers, as the pandemic accelerates retail’s shift to e-commerce.
Criminal charges have been laid against four companies and three individuals in connection with an alleged conspiracy to commit fraud and rig bids for condominium refurbishments in the Toronto area, the Competition Bureau Canada announced Monday.
Trustee Ben Rodney invested over $318,000 in units of Artis Real Estate Investment Trust (AX-UN-T). He bought a total of 30,000 units at an average cost per unit of roughly $10.62. Meanwhile, trustee Lis Wigmore acquired 14,000 units at an average price of approximately $10.74.
Vancouver-headquartered QuadReal has partnered with Warburg Pincus-backed logistics platform New Ease to invest in and develop logistics properties in Chinese cities, with a total equity commitment of up to $1 billion. The partnership will be seeded with a plot in Suzhou.
Alberta Investment Management Corp. (AIMCo) and warehouse real estate manager Canmoor have secured $273.7 million Cdn worth of financing from Aviva Investors to support the acquisition of 16 U.K. industrial and logistics assets.
The next big industrial warehouse might find itself on top of a former golf course, in an empty office building or in a vacated shopping mall as the race for warehouse space forces companies to seek creative alternatives, says CBRE.
The Walton Family Foundation is converting small-town Bentonville, Ark., into a playground for Walmart’s management class and supply chain vendors, with expansion of the arts, foodie culture, education, transportation and mental and physical health associated with a professional-class labour force.
Greybrook Realty Partners announced an investment of $14,500,000 to acquire and oversee the development of a parcel of land in Vaughan. Greybrook and developer partner Treasure Hill will develop the property into a residential community consisting of 74 single detached estate homes.
Ottawa Carleton Construction has submitted an application to construct a six-storey building with 30 residential suites and about 1,500 square feet of commercial space at 406 and 408 Bank St. in Ottawa’s Centretown neighbourhood. The builder is proposing only one parking spot.
The sale of new homes across the Greater Toronto Area plunged in February, a drop BILD president David Wilkes blamed on supply chain issues and safety concerns due to the pandemic, as well as a labour dispute over stucco workers.
Paul Danison, content director at Rentals.ca, has seen landlords offering everything from “tickets for tandem skydiving and helicopter rides along with two months free rent . . . to a fully stocked wine fridge if you sign a lease for a year.”


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- How much of Paytm does Alibaba own?
- Is Paytm going to shut down?
- Is Paytm safe?
- What is Paytm in English?
- Who are the owners of Paytm?
- Why Paytm is not banned in India?
- Does Paytm have Chinese investment?
- Which country belongs to Paytm?
- Can Paytm be hacked?
- Why is Paytm banned?
- Why was Google removed from Paytm?
- Is Paytm banned in India?
- Is Paytm part of Alibaba?
- Is Paytm bank safe?
- Can I use Paytm in USA?
How much of Paytm does Alibaba own?
25%Alibaba enters India’s e-commerce space with 25% stake in Paytm owner One97.
When two eCommerce superpowers of the world join hands — Ant Financial Services Group which is an Alibaba Affiliate, has acquired a 25% stake in Indian mobile commerce platform Paytm owner One97 Communications..
Is Paytm going to shut down?
The company also clarified that its lending product Paytm Postpaid is now being issued by Clix Capital, with which it tied up in the last week of July, this year.
Is Paytm safe?
Paytm is PCI DSS compliant in terms of security. We never store customer’s CVV number to ensure their Credit and Debit Card details are completely safe. All financial transactions on Paytm are done with 128-bit encryption SSL security.
What is Paytm in English?
Paytm, owned by One97 Communications, is a digital payments platform that allows you to transfer cash into the integrated wallet via online banking, debit cards, and credit cards, or even by depositing cash via select banks and partners.
Who are the owners of Paytm?
One97 CommunicationsPaytm/Parent organizations
Why Paytm is not banned in India?
Paytm has received some major investments from Fintech firm Ant Group, an affiliate company of Chinese Alibaba Group. The company holds about 40% stake in Paytm. However, Paytm is owned by the Indian company One97 Communications. Therefore, the recent ban hasn’t affected the e-payment platform in India.
Does Paytm have Chinese investment?
Funding and share holding In March 2015, Paytm received its huge stake from Chinese e-commerce company Alibaba Group, after Ant Financial Services Group, an Alibaba Group affiliate, took 40% stock in Paytm as part of a strategic agreement.
Which country belongs to Paytm?
IndianPayTM is owned by an Indian company by the name of One97 Communications Ltd. based in Noida, Uttar Pradesh.
Can Paytm be hacked?
Yes, if your Paytm account is compromised. When the hacker gets access to your wallet or UPI APP, the hacker can access the bank details or credit/debit details and misuse it to withdraw money. … Remember these 10 short and simple tips to protect your money while using these digital payment Apps.
Why is Paytm banned?
Also Read Google bans Paytm app from Play Store for allegedly violating its gambling policies. … Apps that lead consumers to external websites that allow them to participate in paid tournaments to win real money or cash prizes are also not allowed on the Play Store, as per the guidelines.
Why was Google removed from Paytm?
Google has removed Paytm app from its Play Store for violation of its policy on sport betting activities. “The app was blocked for violation of play policies – a clarification of our policy was released earlier today ahead of the IPL tournament,” Google said in an e-mailed response on Friday.
Is Paytm banned in India?
Why Paytm Is Banned In India? Apparently, Google has removed the Paytm app from the Play Store citing the company’s new rules related to online gambling. Google states that it doesn’t allow any online casinos or back unregulated gambling apps that involve in sports betting.
Is Paytm part of Alibaba?
Paytm is an Indian e-commerce payment system and fin-tech company. … That being said, the popular payments platform has large funding from Ant Financials, which is a part of China’s Alibaba group.
Is Paytm bank safe?
Mobile payments and banking are safe — especially with Paytm, as we use world-class security and encryption to keep your data as safe as possible. … In many ways, mobile payments and banking are safer than carrying a physical wallet and taking wades of cash to your nearest bank branch.
Can I use Paytm in USA?
Here’s the problem: PayTM, the country’s biggest online wallet, doesn’t allow you to charge money with a foreign card. This means that PayTM doesn’t work for foreigners. The only way to load money on a PayTM wallet as a foreigner is to have an Indian friend transfer funds with his or her local debit or credit card.


text: At least two-thirds of public charging spots for electric vehicles in government car parks have been occupied by petrol cars, posing a setback to the government's green initiative, a Post investigation has found. The government said electric vehicles (EV) were given priority for parking spaces that are equipped with charging outlets during non-peak hours, but there are no enforcement rules in place to prevent petrol cars from occupying the space. In three of the nine government car parks equipped with public charging facilities on Hong Kong Island, two-thirds of the EV-enabled spaces were occupied by petrol cars last Friday afternoon. "I get really frustrated when I see internal combustion engine cars blocking the space. We really need the charging facilities when we don't have them at home or at work," said Eric Tang Chi-chung, a Tesla owner. READ MORE: Electric cars on the rise in Hong Kong but building management are failing to plug a home-charging gap Traffic cones with "EV priority" signs are placed in front of some spaces with faster chargers, but they are often put aside by petrol car drivers, according to staff at City Hall car park. "I can only tell them they shouldn't park there or give out warning letters, but we can't really do anything. It's not illegal," said a worker with Wilson Parking, which manages several government car parks. Unlike parking in a handicapped spot - illegal without a permit - staff are not required to clamp cars and issue fines. With the lack of home charging capability, EV drivers rely on public charging facilities which are already struggling to keep pace with demand. Hong Kong boasts one of the lowest EV-to-charger ratios in the world, with just more than two cars sharing a charger, according to figures from the Environmental Protection Department. By comparison, there are around nine cars per charger in Japan and six in Norway. READ MORE: Chinese Tesla owner turns power line into illegal personal charging station A government spokesman said the utilisation of public chargers had been low, with an average of about 150 charges per month per car park, as found in a survey in May. But in the past five months alone, there has been an increase of 1,400 EVs on the road, bringing the number to more than 3,500. Chargers in government car parks account for a quarter of the 1,200 chargers around town, including in shopping malls and commercial buildings. EV owner Kendrick Shih said he had never seen a similar situation in commercial car parks such as at Cyberport and Repulse Bay, as parking spaces are designated as "EV only", with security teams enforcing strict rules. "The current set-up is outdated already," said Tang. "The government should be fair to EV owners who are supporting their campaign of trying to clean up pollution."


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We have covered plenty of taxi-hailing applications here in the past. These apps are quite useful in large cities such as New York as they save their users time getting a cab anywhere they are. Uber is one of the most popular players in this field. But it is going to face tough competition from Hailo, the European taxi hailing app. The company is raising $30M to focus more on the U.S. market, especially cities such as New York City.
Hailo is a rising European start-up. The Hailo apps for iPhone and Android help their users catch cab rides using their phone. They will be able to pay their fare automatically using their credit card. Hailo has presence in London, Toronto, Boston, and Chicago already. But the New York city market is very lucrative too. These apps provide taxi drivers with the opportunity to earn more money and offer better service. It is nice to see more players competing in this market.
The iPhone has reached millions of homes already. Many folks love using their iPhone regardless of how big their fingers are. But it seems some carriers are using crazy claims to turn people away from Apple products. Considering that Apple products are highly subsidized, this is not an exciting move. A reader of Tom’s Hardware is now claiming that a Sprint salesperson refused to sell him an iPhone because his fingers were too fat.
The story does sound ridiculous to say the least. Recommending the Samsung Galaxy S3 over the iPhone just because someone has “fat” fingers is not the best way to gain the trust of future customers. It will be interesting to see how Sprint responds to this story. Will someone get fired if this story is proven to be true? That remains to be seen.


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PhatMojo Named Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Toy Partner
Konami Cross Media NY, Inc. has named PhatMojo, as the new Master Toy licensee for the Yu-Gi-Oh! brand. The announcement was made today by Jennifer Coleman, Vice President, Licensing and Marketing at Konami.
Under the arrangement, Los Angeles-based PhatMojo, LLC will produce a full range of Yu-Gi-Oh! toys at different price points, including: playsets, action figures, plush toys, and role-play items. The initial launch of the new Yu-Gi-Oh! toy line is anticipated to be available for the 2022 holiday season at retailers in the United States and Canada.
“PhatMojo is one of the fastest growing toy and brand management companies and we are excited about our new partnership with a company that prides itself on creativity and connecting fan communities. This new deal with PhatMojo will allow fans to re-engage with their favorite characters from the Yu-Gi-Oh! anime series and add a whole new level to their trading card game play,” said Coleman.
Bill Graham, Chief Business Development Officer at PhatMojo, added: “Yu-Gi-Oh! is a cultural phenomenon and we’re thrilled to work on such a powerful entertainment franchise. We’re honored to partner with Konami Cross Media to bring Yu-Gi-Oh! to the top of the toy world.”


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The9 Limited (Nasdaq: NCTY) ("The9"), an established internet company, Polygon, an Ethereum scaling platform, and Protocol Labs, Inc. ("Protocol Labs"), a major contributor of open-source projects including InterPlanetary File System, or IPFS, and Filecoin, today announced that they are forming an ecosystem collaboration on The9's Non-Fungible Token (NFT) platform NFTSTAR and GameFi Play-to-Earn projects.
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text: Vivo may launch Vivo V20 Pro 5G in India on 2 December. Vivo India has shared a glimpse of Vivo V20 Pro 5G on its Twitter account. The smartphone can be launched in India with a starting price of Rs 29,999. Customers can get up to Rs 10,000 cashback and benefits on pre-order booking of this phone. Offers on ZestMoney Finance and Bank of Baroda cards have been announced along with ICICI and IDFC. It will be launched in colors like Sunset Melody, Midnight Jazz and Moonlight Sonata. It has a Qualcomm SDM765 Snapdragon 765G processor and it is based on Android 10 Funtouch 11 operating system.


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By Grant Bissell
St. Louis (KSDK) - A downtown hotdog and hamburger vendor says businesses like his are being treated unfairly by the city.
Food trucks are only allowed to set up in certain areas, but all vendors must be 200 feet apart.
Ken Chafin is only allowed to sell food at the corner of Tenth and Walnut, but he says there's much more business just a block away near City Garden.
Chafin is upset because the city doesn't allow stationary vendors there and he says he's losing business to the nearby food trucks.
"They got the prime spot and I'm forbidden from getting that location, you know? That's my rub," said Chafin.
Chafin says if things don't change, he'll be forced to shut down his stand and buy a truck to stay in business.
A city spokesperson tells us the stationary spots have been around for a long time, but they may be open to creating new locations for them.


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Do not worry, the latest fatal outbreak of E. coli in romaine lettuce is over. And yes, the romaine lettuce you buy in the store or stack on your plate at the salad bar is now safe to eat.
But how was this salad contaminated in the first place? The answer could be in the water.
According to a report released on Thursday by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, romaine lettuce contaminated with a particularly virulent strain of E. coli O157: H7 contracted 210 people in 36 states between March 13 and March 6th of June. The age of the victims was between 1 and 88 years.
Ninety-six of these people were sick enough to be hospitalized; Twenty-seven of them developed a hemolytic uremic syndrome, a type of kidney failure. Five people from four states died. It is the worst outbreak of E. coli O157: H7 since an outbreak in 2006 in conjunction with spinach.
Using a special DNA fingerprinting method, called whole-genome sequencing, the CDC was able to determine that the E. coli bacteria were being taken from those who were ill, was genetically closely related, so that a single source of infection was the most likely cause.
The US Food and Drug Administration followed the outbreak with the CDC and various state partners in a single growing region: Yuma, Arizona, the "Winter Salad Capital of the World" is called.
It's not just salad that Yuma delivers. Yuma grows $ 2.5 billion a year in more than 175 crops, including dates, lemons and melons, from the rich soil that emerges from the Colorado River sediment and some irrigation systems. But what's important here is that Yuma County says it grows 90% of all leafy vegetables that America eats between the months of November and March.
According to the FDA, the last lettuce deliveries were delivered in April and the shelf. Meanwhile, the contaminated salad is no longer available.
During the investigation, the FDA found that the outbreak was not due to a single breeder, harvester, processor or trader. It was across multiple supply chains. This led to the assumption that the outbreak could originate from a common source of water.
On Thursday, the CDC said that samples taken from the canal water irrigating the Yuma fields were actually spiked with the same deadly bacteria.
The E. coli O157: H7 found in the canal water is genetically closely related to the E. coli O157: H7 of diseased humans, "said the CDC in a recent update on the outbreak.
How did E. coli get involved? Water is still being investigated by the FDA in the sewer. "The region collected samples from environmental sources, including water, soil and cow dung. The evaluation of these samples is still ongoing, "the FDA said in an update.
Interestingly, not all people who fell ill actually ate romaine lettuce, and some had close contact with people who had eaten the infected greens, the CDC recalled that safe handling methods must always be applied to fruits and vegetables.
"Important steps are thorough cooking of meat and hand washing after using the toilet or changing diapers, before and after preparation or eating after contact with animals," she advises CDC.


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Host of new features added to BBC iPlayer across different devices
The BBC is bringing a raft of new features to the iPlayer, including Live Restart across almost every device and the ability to pick up where you left off on different devices. The summer revamp of the iPlayer sees many of the features that have been available on the desktop version of the iPlayer brought to set-top boxes, consoles and mobiles.
Live Restart was first introduced to the iPlayer website during the 2012 Olympics, allowing you to start watching from the beginning if you join mid-way through the broadcast. It’s now being added to YouView, Roku, Sky’s NOW TV, Amazon Fire TV, the Xbox One and a “range of connected TV sets”, as well as the iPlayer mobile and tablet apps “in the coming year”. The BBC says it will be adding Live Restart to more “TV devices” throughout the year, with the Sky+ box and the Virgin Media TiVo being the two most notable absentees from the current list.
A related but brand new feature is cross-device resume. This will allow you to, say, start watching a show on the train home from work on your smartphone and then pick up where you left off on your PC when you get home. This requires viewers to be registered and logged in to the iPlayer on all of their devices, and will be initially available on computers, tablets and mobiles, with TV devices coming later.
Another feature that’s long been a part of the desktop website is being brought to other platforms. The My Programmes section keeps a track of your viewing habits, informing you when new episodes of a series you’re watching become available. That will be added to the iPlayer mobile apps this week and the TV platforms “in the coming year”.
The BBC has to overcome a number of regulatory hurdles when it adds new features to the iPlayer, with the Corporation under pressure not to harm commercial rivals such as Netflix, Sky and Amazon Prime TV. Last year, the BBC extended the iPlayer catch-up window from seven to 30 days, after winning approval from the BBC Trust.


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For military veterans, a successful transition to a civilian career starts at the recruitment stage. The challenge for many companies is to create a plan to recruit the best qualified candidates. IMT Career Journal asked career consultants what they think corporations are doing right and where there is room for military recruitment improvement. Read more
Providing support for the factory sector is a crucial strategy for renewing the U.S. economy. In the first part of a series on boosting American manufacturing, the Brookings Institution recommends the creation of a national network of advanced industries innovation hubs. Read more
When it comes to managing supply chains, manufacturing businesses are doing anything but quelling demands. In fact, many are imposing increasingly strict requirements and heavily scrutinizing suppliers to ensure that all levels of satisfaction are met.
As we reported last month, manufacturers are taking sustainability of supply chains and resources into account when they consider the overall impact of their products and the company at large. But new research shows success in sustainability has a direct correlation to success in business. Leaders recognize that sustainability is about more than protecting the planet — it’s about managing real business risks. Moreover, automation and data management processes are emerging as a key tool to help achieve more sustainable supply chains. Read more


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The Australian Business Traveler recently reported that Prime Minister Julia Gillard met her New
Zealand counterpart John Key to address the issue of customers getting charged unexpectedly high
bills whilst using their phones abroad. Australians currently pay up to A$20/MB to use data in global
roaming mode, and up to A$4.40 per minute to call back to Australia.
After ten years of development, the NowRoam SIM card helps prevent phone users from paying
ridiculously high fee charges for surfing the internet and making calls whilst travelling overseas.
Customers can relax knowing that their important information is protected whilst using Wi-Fi abroad,
and be comforted by the fact that their phone bill will not be larger than expected.
NowRoam creator and managing director Rune Sovndahl believes that the new roaming SIM will give
people peace of mind when using their phones overseas.
He said: 'The NowRoam SIM really is fighting back against the mobile phone giants that are
choosing to unnecessarily charge customers more than they are expecting for their recent phone use
at home and abroad.'
'It gives customers the opportunity to see exactly how much they will be spending and calculates the
amount of data they need before they start surfing and downloading.'
'The greed of some phone companies is highlighted by the amount they are charging for a roaming
SIM card; some companies are offering them at ridiculous prices.'
'People should have access points that enable them to see exactly how much they will be charged
for using the internet no matter where they are in the world; this is something that we have
incorporated into the NowRoam experience by giving customers a personal online account.'
The NowRoam SIM is compatible with all types of smartphone, and has coverage available in over
200 countries worldwide. The SIM connects quickly and efficiently to maximise mobile Internet
surfing time, ensuring that customers need never search for the best network connections and lose
touch with friends and family again.
Rune added: 'The SIM device has a number of benefits to the customer; they can expect to save
up to 80% in comparison with normal roaming services and stay on top of their spending no matter
where they are in the world.'
'By giving each customer a personal online account, their data will be protected; when traveling
abroad it is easy to link to a Wi-Fi connection that enables other users to access personal
To get started with a NowRoam SIM, customers can simply purchase, add credit, and activate the
For more information about the new NowRoam SIM visit https://www.nowroam.com


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Dr. Farouk Shami will be honored as the Spirit of Life Honoree at an upcoming fundraising gala called the City of Hope’s Spirit of Life Celebration. This annual event is presented by the National Beauty Industry which is composed of beauty industry professionals dedicated to help those suffering. It will be held on Monday, July 10th, 2023, at the Zouk Nightclub in Resorts World Las Vegas, Nevada at 6:00 p.m. The gala’s main goal is to raise funds for the City of Hope, a National Cancer Institute designated as a comprehensive cancer center for cancer, diabetes, and other life-threatening diseases.
The Spirit of Life Award is presented to individuals exemplifying the ideals and values that have guided the City of Hope for a century, and whose professional and humanitarian accomplishments are worthy of this celebration.
Dr. Farouk Shami is known for putting hair stylists front and center, and for the development of technologies, products and tools bearing his name, including top haircare brands CHI, BioSilk, CHI Man, Beyond Glow, CHI Footwear, and the innovative digital color lab called the LG CHI Color Master Factory. According to his company, Dr. Shami’s mission is environment, education, and innovation, creating a company that is environmentally responsible, promoting education and leading the beauty industry with innovative products. He has generously donated much needed haircare and tools to cities ravaged by storms and disasters including salons, helping them re-open their doors. He has been awarded countless honors for his humanitarian and environmental efforts, including the COVID-19 pandemic.
"Receiving the City of Hope Spirit of Life award is a humbling and deeply meaningful honor. It is a testament to the tireless efforts to make a difference in the lives of hairdressers. Innovation has always been at the heart of our mission, and we are driven to motivate and inspire beauty professionals to push boundaries and make a positive impact on the world. As we continue to prioritize education, environment, and innovation, this award fills us with even more feelings of gratitude and purpose."
— Dr. Farouk Shami, chairman and founder of Farouk Systems, Inc.
For more information, please visit www.farouk.com.
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Mumbai, 3rd April, 2014: The show will bring together raw material producers, primary processing and auxiliary equipment suppliers and traders, leveraging on the high growth potential of the UAE plastics industry.
Leading suppliers from all over the world will converge on Sharjah to showcase their products to the fast growing regional markets, offering an unrivalled opportunity to strike sourcing deals, share Technological know-how and provide all the latest developments in the field of plastics.
After its impressive launch in 2012, the second edition of the biennial Plastivision Arabia will be held from April 7 to 10, 2014, at Expo Centre Sharjah in association with the All India Plastics Manufacturers’ Association (AIPMA), the oldest and the largest apex body of the plastics industry in India, Mr. Jayesh Rambhia said that the show will attract 60,000 trade visitors from 40 countries which boost India’s export and will ensure that the exhibition will generate enough interest within the regional industry and beyond, thus attracting quality visitors to the show.
Besides, in association with industry body Gulf Petrochemicals and Chemicals Association (GPCA), will play host to the fifth International Conference for Plastics Conversion (PlastiCon 2014) alongside Plastivision Arabia.
“Titled ‘Exploring Growth through Innovation in the Plastic Conversion Industry’, PlastiCon 2014 will focus on the role of innovation in developing new plastic products and opening up new markets in plastic conversion,” said Dr Abdulwahab Al-Sadoun, Secretary General, GPCA.
The inaugural Print Pack Arabia exhibition and conference will also be held alongside Plastivision Arabia, and feature latest printing & packaging technology, materials and machinery. Print Pack Arabia is co-organised by the Indian Printing, Packaging and Allied Machinery Manufacturers’ Association (IPAMA), and supported by the Printing Equipment Industries Association of China (PEIAC).
The second Arabia Mold too will be held alongside Plastivision Arabia, in association with DEMAT, the organizer of world-renowned EuroMold, the world’s leading fair for mold-making & tooling, design and application development.
Together, these events form a comprehensive sourcing as well as networking platform for the entire regional print, packaging, plastics and mold-making industry.
About Plastivision Arabia 2014:
Plastivision Arabia 2014 will be organized by Expo Centre Sharjah, in association with All India Plastics Manufacturers Association, and the support of the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry. It will be held at Expo Centre Sharjah from April 7 to 10, 2014, and will feature Consultants’ Clinic, Placement Pavilion, Business Opportunity Pavilion, Product Design & Innovation Pavilion and a Green Pavilion. Plastivision Arabia will display raw materials and machinery for key segments such as plastic processing, injection molding, thermoforming, packaging, industrial users, construction, infrastructure, automobile and telecommunication, among others.


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Grosvenor says its rebrand is born from a desire to offer a more modern casino experience.
The rebrand will roll out across 52 Grosvenor venues and online, recreating the brand as more “stylish” and “fun,” according to the operator.
The operator adds that a rebrand will help it “move away from the stereotypical casino experience,” which is currently “rooted in traditional look and feel.”
Grosvenor Casinos Marketing Director Sarah Sculpher said: “In an ever-changing and multi-faceted world, repositioning the UK’s leading casino brand was never going to be easy. The scale and complexity of our gaming, leisure and hospitality offer on and offline required real foresight and a commitment to deliver change.
“Hours of extensive research, as well as customer insight of existing players and casino considerers, resulted in a transformational brand identify switch as Grosvenor Casinos looks to set itself apart from its competitors now and in the future.
“The repositioning exercise was all about opening up the world of Grosvenor and its amazing team of passionate experts to make it more accessible and welcoming to a new generation of customers who demand more from their time.”
The rebrand also includes the launch of a new TV advert called ‘Entertainment Time,’ which has already gone live in venue and on GrosvenorCasinos.com.
Furthermore, the rebrand will feature the launch of a new game, ‘Beat The Timer,’ which gives players 60 seconds in a supposed skill-based challenge to match symbols and win daily prizes.
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KFC franchisee Collins Foods, the target of a failed board shake-up earlier this year, has plunged to a $22.9 million loss after writing down its struggling Sizzler business by $36.5 million.
Revenue rose 29.6 per cent to $256.7 million in the six months ended October 12 and underlying earnings before interest and tax rose 49 per cent to $19.5 million, buoyed by the $55 million acquisition of “Hungry" Jack Cowin’s 42 KFC stores in Western Australia and the Northern Territory last November.
However, Australia’s largest KFC franchisee swung to a bottom-line loss of $22.9 million from a $6.2 million profit in the year-earlier period, after writing down the brand value and goodwill at the struggling Sizzler restauarant chain by $36.5 million.
Last month, Collins Foods’ major shareholder, Stephen Copulos, stood down as a non-executive director after a failed attempt to shake up the board. Mr Copulos, Australia’s second-largest KFC franchisee, had criticised the performance of Sizzler and accused the company of poor corporate governance.
Sizzler earnings plunged 59 per cent in the fist half as same-store sales fell 8.4 per cent and total sales fell almost 10 per cent. However, Collins Foods’ new chief executive, Graham Maxwell, said the chain was showing some signs of recovery after Collins “refreshed" stores and menus.
“While it is still early days, the results thus far are encouraging," he said, citing a solid lift in sales at two renovated stores. Collins will complete a strategic review of Sizzler after assessing the impact of refurbishments, new menus and a new summer marketing campaign, and will update investors in the fourth quarter. Mr Maxwell said the Sizzler impairment charge - which reduced Sizzler’s book value to $38 million – had no impact on funding covenants or dividends.
Earnings at KFC jumped 50 per cent as same-store sales rose 3 per cent in Queensland and 4.3 per cent at the new Western Australia and Northern Territory stores, while new labour and productivity measures boosted margins.
Mr Maxwell, who took the helm from long-serving chief executive Kevin Perkins in October, said the company was confident that Collins Foods would continue to deliver strong growth in underlying operating earnings.
Collins Foods increased its interim dividend to 5¢ from 4.5¢, fully franked and payable on December 22. The shares rose 5¢ to $2.29.
Mr Copulos, who owns 17 per cent of Collins Foods, has said “all options" are on the table, including buying more shares, selling his stake to a strategic buyer or making a takeover offer.Full/Half yearSales ($m)Pretax ($m)Net ($m)EPSFinal/Int div**PayableCloseChangeShares (last)
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Why is Marijuana Legalized?
There have been many controversies surrounding the recent legalization of marijuana throughout different parts of the globe, especially in the US. Many states in the United States have already agreed to legalized cannabis and although not all have agreed to do so for recreational purpose, there are still some which legalized it for such usage. You would also be amazed with the fact that even though marijuana is still illegal in the British sector, this didnt stop UK from becoming one of the biggest exporter of cannabis. In this page, youll be able to discover more reason or benefits that the government have and can experience with marijuana legalization.
What many may not be able to realize immediately, is that the government is one of the biggest beneficiary should marijuana be legalized completely. Even though the entirety of America havent fully lifted the illegal tag on cannabis, the states that have legalized it, has already experienced enormous profit from this industry. The government can put tax on cannabis and with the high demand that it can foster, it is undeniably going to help the government reel in profit in time. If UK or even any other states or countries around the globe, go for the legalization, they could also experience this kind of increase in profit.
Theres also the fact that if Marijuana is legalized, workers that have the skills and even those without, would be needed to completely handle this new industry. Theres no doubt that the generation of new job, is a great way to ensure that there will be lower rates of unemployment throughout the globe. The growth of number of jobs isnt few, since many does not realize just how diverse this industry can become.
Pot legalization is like a key that would inevitably make a new industry rise in the market. The growth of this industry is something thats filled with potential and could even equate to higher revenue for more people, in times to come.
As long as marijuana isnt legalized, there would always be a considerable amount of task force or police force, assigned to combat its market. This would cost the government heaps of money, without having the full capability to eradicate the entire market. The government would be able to save more money and focus forces on other more important criminal cases, if marijuana is legalized.
Cannabis is very expensive due to the fact that it is being sold in the black market as it is illegal. People who are using cannabis either for medical or recreational purpose, will definitely feel more at ease if Marijuana is legalized, since the price of cannabis would surely go down when it is finally brought to the public market.
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With a swirl of fresh fruit and layers of raspberries and citrus, Jane Lane’s pies aren’t your typical boxed cake mix. Woodside’s Jane Mackey, the woman behind the torte mix, prepares to rock the pastry aisle.
Launched in early November, Mackey said she’s always had a passion for flavorful desserts. Cranberry Coconut, Chocolate Orange, and Raspberry Lemon are its three boxed offerings currently found at local grocers and on its website.
“I wanted to inspire people to cook again,” said Mackey, who moved to the Midpeninsula in 2006 before moving to Woodside this spring. “They don’t feel like they can do it because the mixes are pretty seamless. I wanted to create a bakery-quality dessert that anyone could make that looks beautiful in a simple way.”
The recipes, which she developed with pastry chefs during the development of the company, take only 15 minutes of preparation time, before they can be put in the oven. She wanted “foolproof” bakery-quality desserts. For example, his raspberry pie mix uses freeze-dried berries in the raspberry cake layer.
Mackey, who has a background in finance, started baking with her grandmothers, Mary and Linnis, who she says were amazing bakers.
“I’ve always cooked all my life; it’s what I always bring (to parties),” she said. “The rest of the food seems a bit out of place.”
She sold her accountancy business a few years ago and moved into the food industry, to take a “whole new direction” in her professional life.
Mackey made chocolates and said she loved creating flavor combinations.
“It was hard to get tasters because of COVID,” she said, noting that she started the business in 2020 and had a few setbacks due to supply chain issues associated with the pandemic. “I knew a few people who still had to get to the office, so they brought them to their office.”
Friends and family also served as guinea pigs.
She mixes and packs the boxes at KitchenTown in San Mateo, the peninsula’s food industry incubator.
She understands that at $15 a box, the mixes seem expensive, but says they’re still more affordable than buying a high-quality dessert from a bakery. Plus, there’s the added benefit of having a kitchen that smells great after cooking.
Shoppers at specialty grocery stores, like Draeger’s and Bianchini’s, were receptive to the idea of a premium cake mix, Mackey said.
“Honestly, almost everyone, without even trying the sample, said, ‘Yeah, let’s try it,'” she said. “It’s something new and different in the market and they want to shake it up because it’s kinda (a) boring (the space).”
Ultimately, Mackey said she would like to expand into other areas – such as chocolates, baking equipment and carrying boxes for pies. She also plans to produce new torte flavors in the new year and said she would like to see her line nationwide in specialty stores.
The torte mixes are on the shelves of 10 Bay Area stores, including: Draeger’s Menlo Park and Los Altos locations; Bianchini in the Portola Valley; the Delucchi Market in Redwood City; Edgewood Market in Palo Alto; The Willow Market in Menlo Park. It’ll be in more stores in January, Mackey said.
They are on sale online at janelane.co.


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With “disruption” being used as common vernacular to describe the television industry, how do content creators, advertisers and consumers move through this ever-changing environment? Is it streaming services driving micropayment models or gaming box aggregators letting us choose multiple services to consume? How will content consumption be impacted with a la carte behavior models driving the audience to new personalized viewing solutions? Who’s got the straight dope on this trend (if it even IS a trend yet)? Our panel does, and they share it with you in a “must see” session!
by John PokornyPanelists:Daniel Danker, Chief Product Officer of Shazam Dan Biddle, Head of Broadcast Partnerships, Twitter UK Matt Millar, CEO, Tellybug Steve Godman, IMI MobileDaniel Danker: (Left BBC for a career with Shazam)Most people don’t realize Shazam is 10% of all digital music sales in the world right now; and 70 million people a month are using it. It’s a super simple setup. I came on board to grow Shazam for the TV area of the company. Did you know 80% of users Shazam television? It’s not just about pulling your phone out at a Café or nightclub when there is a song you don’t recognize. It is being utilized for a lot more. All of this prompted me to ask a question that is pretty unpopular:“When it comes to second screen, have we been trying to solve a problem that doesn’t really exist?”
Learn the social media secrets of top networks at Lost Remote- The NYC Show, April 24 in New York City. Executives and professionals from HBO, NBC News, CNN, The CW, MTV, Bravo, and USA Network will address attendees on the importance and future of social TV.
Have you tweeted about a game you watched on television this week or shared a clip of a goal on Facebook? If you haven’t, chances are someone you know has. Across sports broadcast production, we’re seeing social media playing a much more prominent role. Broadcasters are using interactivity to their advantage, getting profound and valuable feedback from their audience and engaging with them to leverage multiscreen interaction.
In today’s world, social media is constantly exploding with new posts and updates. Facebook alone has 1.13 billion active users each day! While the goal of social media marketing is to stand out from the crowd, that is far easier said than done. In many cases, professionals will recommend images to boost your social engagement, but have you tried using videos?
By 2018, nearly a million minutes of video content will cross the internet every second. Additional insights from the Cisco VNI Benchmark Report indicate IP video traffic will be 79 percent of all consumer internet traffic in 2018. According to a recent study by AOL Platforms, YouTube converts more customers than any other social platform. the volume of video creation and consumption will only continue to grow significantly over the years, which implies the video production industry will be quite busy.
COPA90 is the largest independent football media business in the world, reaching over 100 million people across a multitude of online platforms and social media channels. With a unique brand of fan-centric content, COPA90 has become the hub for a global football-obsessed youth culture that is driving the exploding popularity of the sport. According to the Nielsen World Football Report released just before the 2018 World Cup in Russia, “the global reach of football, or soccer, is unequalled among sports in terms of value to media and sponsors.”
Over the past year, we’ve seen video play a growing role in inbound marketing strategies, aided by social media companies adding new video capabilities to their platforms. Twitter, for example, launched video autoplay to its feeds, Facebook gave advertisers the option to buy video ads, and live streaming video through Periscope became an overnight sensation.
Embedded videos and live streaming offer myriad opportunities to realtors looking to amplify their online marketing strategy, allowing enterprising real estate professionals to post everything from tutorials to virtual tours. Video provides shareable, click-friendly content across platforms, ideal for realtors looking to build an integrated social media presence. And these days, you can shoot professional-quality video segments on a small digital camera - or even your phone! In this post, we’ll look at some inventive ways you can create original video content.
Keeping up with fan expectations for game day broadcasts can be challenging. Beyond the action on the field, viewers anticipate an immersive, fast-paced and entertaining experience that engages them across multiple media platforms.


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Burley Oak ventures into Delaware with new brewery at former 3rd Wave site
It's official: Burley Oak is opening a new brewery this weekend at the former 3rd Wave Brewing Co. site in Delmar.
The Loakal Branch — the Berlin brewery's first Delaware site — will be used for Burley Oak's experimental, small-batch brews.
"Our passion to always try to come up with the new recipes involving a variety of brewing techniques, yeast strains, unusual hop and fruit profiles, barrel aging, etc has led us to the idea of showcasing our wildest ideas in an intimate setting," Burley Oak announced in a Nov. 27 Facebook post.
3rd Wave Brewing announced in August the end of its seven-year run and a change in ownership.
Burley Oak is currently remodeling the taproom "but brewing has already been in progress" and it plans to open The Loakal Branch Dec. 5 at 11 a.m., according to the Facebook post. More opening day details will be announced soon.
The Loakal Branch isn't Burley Oak's first business takeover this year.
The Globe reopened in September under Burley Oak founder Bryan Brushmiller's ownership. Brushmiller bought the historic building last December and while renovations have been made, he maintained The Globe's reputation as Berlin's music and arts hub.
"We basically gutted the whole building and brought it back to what it looked like in 1910," Brushmiller said in September. "We took more out than we took back in."
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WESTERVILLE, OHIO April 5, 2017: DHL Supply Chain, the Americas' leader in contract logistics and part of Deutsche Post DHL Group, announced that it will begin a pilot test using a collaborative, autonomous robotics solution within the life sciences sector at a facility in Tennessee in the next two months. The robots, called LocusBots from Locus Robotics, will be tested as a picker companion for piece picking order fulfillment in the warehouse.
LocusBots work collaboratively and safely alongside warehouse staff, helping to quickly locate and transport pick items, so pickers don't have to push carts or carry bins.
"We believe it's critical to identify and implement these types of advanced technology solutions in the warehouse so we can seamlessly improve our customers' supply chains," said Adrian Kumar, Vice President of Solutions Design, DHL Supply Chain North America. "DHL Supply Chain's initial implementation of this pilot program within the life sciences sector will inform the potential for broader deployment across different parts of our business. This is a natural evolution of our robotics program."
The pilot rollout will utilize different picking strategies with the LocusBots in the warehouse. It will also assess the robot's ability to communicate with the picker and the warehouse management system, how it navigates the warehouse, and its overall versatility. The autonomous robot solution is expected to connect seamlessly within DHL Supply Chain's existing warehouse infrastructure.
"It's especially gratifying to see the extent to which our offering is proving its worth in a wide range of warehouse environments," said Rick Faulk, CEO of Locus Robotics. "We've designed an easy-to-deploy, highly scalable solution that can improve the operating metrics for mid-size clients, as well as global powerhouses. We're excited to partner with DHL Supply Chain on this initial deployment."
For more information about DHL Supply Chain's solutions, please visit www.DHL-USA.com/supplychain.
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DHL - The logistics company for the world
DHL is the leading global brand in the logistics industry. Our DHL family of divisions offer an unrivalled portfolio of logistics services ranging from national and international parcel delivery, e-commerce shipping and fulfillment solutions, international express, road, air and ocean transport to industrial supply chain management. With about 350,000 employees in more than 220 countries and territories worldwide, DHL connects people and businesses securely and reliably, enabling global trade flows. With specialized solutions for growth markets and industries including technology, life sciences and healthcare, energy, automotive and retail, a proven commitment to corporate responsibility and an unrivalled presence in developing markets, DHL is decisively positioned as "The logistics company for the world".
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German logistics specialist HHLA and terminal operator Sea-Invest have invested in modern new mobile crane technology to improve unloading times for deliveries of bananas arriving in reefer ships at the port of Hamburg.
The transshipment unit, a fourth-generation HMK crane supplied by Terex Gottwald, will be used to lift palletised loads and containers from reefer vessels docked alongside the port’s O’Swaldkai multi-purpose terminal and to place them in storage at HHLA’s Fruit and Cool Centre.
According to a press release issued by HHLA, the new crane will enable the terminal to cope with an increasing volume of fruit being shipped in refrigerated containers on the deck of conventional reefer ships.
“With the new harbour mobile crane, we are also very efficiently addressing the increasing number of containers that are now being transported on board the fruit ships,” commented Axel Hoedrich, managing director at the HHLA Fruit and Cool Centre.
“With this modern crane, we are strengthening Hamburg fruit port, which today is the most important location in terms of fruit turnover and fruit trade in Germany.”
There are already two smaller, fourth-generation mobile cranes already in use at the terminal.


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Hall is charged with driving the commercialization of the digital-first animation studio’s suite of IPs in publishing, long-form series, movies and consumer products. Her immediate focus will be to expand the company’s first and most established brand, Qai Qai, which was developed in partnership with tennis and cultural icon Serena Williams.
Qai Qai is a social media phenomenon, with more than four million followers on TikTok, Instagram and YouTube. Brand expansions already include a top-selling doll on Amazon, an NFT partnership with kids social media platform Zigazoo, a TV series in development, and an upcoming book release The Adventures of Qai Qai (due out on September 27 from publisher Macmillan).
Prior to driving content for Noggin, Hall built a career at Nick as a writer, researcher and consultant on popular kids series including Dora the Explorer and Go, Diego, Go!.
She has also worked at Pinna, PBS/WNET and Callaway Digital Arts, and was the founder of direct-to-consumer children’s publishing company Mirror Mirror Books.
It’s been a period of busy growth for Invisible Universe, which recently raised US$12 million in a funding round led by VC firm Seven Seven Six (co-founded by entrepreneur Alexis Ohanian and former Pixar exec Katelin Halloway); hired former Disney+ animation exec David Levy to spearhead the development of new projects; and launched CG-animated series The R3al Metaverse, featuring a group of NFT-inspired characters.


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Dec 4, 2014
Location: Titanic Belfast
i3 Digital has partnered with the Chartered Institute of Marketing to bring Northern Ireland’s leading seminar focusing on new marketing practices and technologies. The event is sponsored by Kentico, one of the world’s most reputable integrated marketing providers, and experts in web content management, online marketing, and e-commerce solutions for business.
The “Titanic Marketing Event” takes place on Thursday 4 December, and will focus on how marketing is becoming increasingly digitised, and how businesses can prosper locally and internationally via new digital marketing platforms.


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ARLINGTON, VA – Core tech device shipments such as smartphones, TVs and laptops will decline in 2020 as consumers struggle with economic uncertainty from the Covid-19 pandemic, according to the Consumer Technology Association.
Consumer spending on streaming services such as Netflix and Amazon Prime will rise amid stay-at-home orders, performing better than expected, CTA says.
“Unemployment and downward pressure on consumer spending caused by this pandemic will bring significant headwinds to the tech industry outlook this year,” said Gary Shapiro, president and CEO, CTA. “The tech industry has weathered many economic storms over the last few decades, but as a whole the tech sector remains resilient and plays an indispensable role in our lives. Technology will be a catalyst for America’s comeback from crisis.”
CTA factors four considerations into updated 2020 projections, including longevity of the health crisis, economic hardship placing downward pressure on spending, effects of the fiscal stimulus and shifts in consumer behavior.
With uncertain economic conditions, CTA expects consumers will delay big-ticket purchases such as smartphones, and the timeline to upgrade them will lengthen. Manufacturers may delay 5G-enabled releases and other flagship models until consumer confidence returns. CTA now projects smartphones will sell between 138 million and 153 million units in 2020, down 6% to 15% from 2019.
Despite excitement for 8K Ultra HD and OLED technologies, the economic downturn will dampen household upgrades to premium TVs. As a result, CTA projects between 34 million to 37 million units will sell in 2020, a decline of 8% to 14% year-over-year. Near-term opportunities for TV sales include households looking to add screens to accommodate more in-home video demand and upgrades in the commercial market, as businesses enhance video conferencing capabilities.
Consumer demand for laptops jumped at the start of the outbreak, as the workforce and students prepared to work and learn remotely. While laptops remain the dominant computing device, the drag of a recession will nonetheless pull down sales. CTA projects between 46 million to 51 million units will sell in 2020, down 4% to 12% from last year.
A bright spot in 2020 tech device and service spending will come from video streaming services. Recent CTA research shows about half of US households are watching live TV and online streaming video more often now than they typically do. As such, CTA has upwardly revised projections and expects video streaming services spending will reach between $24 billion and $25 billion in revenue, up 29% to 35% over 2019 levels.
“The financial health of the consumer and their willingness to spend presents the biggest swing factor to the tech industry outlook,” said Steve Koenig, vice president, research, CTA. “While downside risks are in the majority right now, there are bright spots, and sales of some tech devices and services may perform better than expected.”


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Cloudflare has unveiled its first VPN product called Warp. The new service will launch as part of application 126.96.36.199 very soon.
April 1st is probably the worst day to make announcements about new products. Cloudflare is obviously used to it as it also announced the DNS service 188.8.131.52 on April 2018.
Cloudlfare refers to the new Warp service as a "VPN for people who do not know what a VPN means".
According to the company, the simplicity of the upcoming service will make it attractive for everyone, even for those who do not know what a VPN can do.
Technically, Warp is a VPN. However, we think the market for VPNs as it's been imagined to date is severely limited. Imagine trying to convince a non-technical friend that they should install an app that will slow down their Internet and drain their battery so they can be a bit more secure. Good luck.
The new Warp service will encrypt all user traffic on the Internet, use end-to-end encryption, and will not require users to install a root certificate on their devices.
Internet connections will be encrypted, but only between the user's device and the Cloudflare server. The same goes for all other VPN services.
But Cloudflare promises that the performance, reliability and focus of the new VPN service on keeping the end user in control will be the features that will make it stand out from other comparable services.
Cloudflare VPN service will be offered for free as an option of the 184.108.40.206 application. But the company also seems to be developing the Warp + service, a premium version of Warp that will be available at a "low monthly charge" for people who want more speed.


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Safeway reaffirms commitment to National Guard employees
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — Safeway chairman and CEO Steve Burd on Monday signed a Statement of Support for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve, a Department of Defense agency, at a ceremony at the company’s corporate offices in Pleasanton, Calif., ESGR stated.
"We are honored to reaffirm Safeway’s support for our employees in the National Guard and Reserve," Burd said. "No other public service could be more important than providing support to our men and women in uniform."
"Supportive employers are critical to maintaining the strength and readiness of the nation’s Guard and Reserve units and allow Guardsmen and Reservists the opportunity to serve our country more effectively and with greater peace of mind," stated James Rebholz, ESGR national chairman. "By signing this Statement of Support, Safeway sends a clear message they stand committed to their military employees."
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RetailMeNot launches new iPhone coupons app featuring location-based offers
RetailMeNot.com, the largest online coupon site in the United States, has announced the launch of its newest iPhone Coupons app featuring location-specific coupons, as well as expiring and new coupon notifications. These new features will allow consumers to find hundreds of deals at nearby malls this year, making their holiday shopping that much easier.
“This next-generation Coupons app will initially help consumers find local in-store deals available at hundreds of major shopping malls across the country,” said Cotter Cunningham, CEO and founder of WhaleShark Media, which operates RetailMeNot. “As we review the results of our updated app, we believe there is an opportunity to expand this offering beyond shopping malls to help businesses drive local foot traffic and increase their sales revenues.”
Additional features of the new app include location-based coupons available at more than 500 shopping malls across the country by Black Friday, map services that identify nearest store locations to redeem in-store coupons, an easy-to-use interface with curated “Hot Deals” from popular stores, and access via search to RetailMeNot.com’s best online and in-store coupons from tens of thousands of merchants, plus several more new feautures.
Since the June 2012 launch of RetailMeNot.com’s first app, it has been downloaded by nearly 1.5 million people. As mobile technology and smartphone use continue to grow, sophisticated coupon apps will surely become more prominent in the near future. As Cunningham notes, “The new version of RetailMeNot.com’s iPhone app should be a part of every consumer’s shopping survival toolkit for the holidays.”
For more information about RetailMeNot.com, to download the new app or to search for nearby malls with location-based offers, visit http://www.retailmenot.com/mobile.
The largest online coupon sites in the United States are RetailMeNot.com and CouponRefund.com these both sites are doing great job to save our money.
SmartPing, Baesman partner on mobile marketing app
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The developer of a retail app is partnering with marketing company Baesman Group to offer a location-based, geo-fencing mobile app that it said would drive in-store traffic by sending sales and promotional offers to consumers’ smartphones.
After downloading the app, which has a built-in GPS system, users opt-in to retail brands and choose how often they would like to receive offers. Once near a store, the app will contact their smartphone with a discount or promotion designed specifically for them, which they can redeem immediately.
"We’re very excited to add the SmartPing mobile app to the wide array of direct marketing tools and integrated strategies that Baesman currently offers our clients," Baesman Group CEO Rod Baesman said. "Mobile marketing is not only an exciting marketing foray for retailers; it has become a necessity to reach consumers who expect relevant, customized brand offers delivered directly to their preferred communication channel — mobile."
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WEST HOLLYWOOD (CBSMiami) – Tesla is investigating how one of its cars appeared to suddenly catch fire on a busy street near Los Angeles.
Cellphone video shows flames shooting out of the electric vehicle last week.
Local authorities say it could've been a faulty battery, but Tesla says it's still too early to know exactly what happened.
Tesla is calling the incident "extraordinarily unusual".
The Model S quickly caught fire Friday afternoon in West Hollywood, California.
Actress Mary McCormack tweeted cell phone video of the fire saying "Tesla, this is what happened to my husband and his car today,"…."no accident, out of the blue, in traffic…."
In a statement, Tesla says "our initial investigation shows that the cabin of the vehicle was totally unaffected by the fire due to our battery architecture, which is designed to protect the cabin in the very rare event that a battery fire occurs."
Alistair Weaver is Editor-In-Chief at Edmunds.
"Well of course the video footage itself looks alarmist," he said. "There's obviously been some issues with lithium ion batteries in the past particularly with cell phones but electric car batteries are very different. It's a lot of sophisticated technology."
Tesla maintains that it takes extraordinary measures to protect passengers from fires, which it says are at least ten times less likely in a tesla than in a gas car.
"We've driven over 50,000 miles in these vehicles and have never replicated this or anything like it nor have we seen any evidence elsewhere of other cars spontaneously catching fire so I think it needs more investigation," Weaver said.
There were no injuries in this latest incident and Tesla says it is still working to understand the cause of the fire.
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HomeDepot.Com Accepts Pura Natural's Grease Beast Products For Sale Nationwide
LAKE FOREST, Calif: Pura Naturals Inc. (OTC-PINK:PNAT) ("Pura" or the "Company"), makers of eco-friendly earth-conscious cleaning products, today announced that the Company's Grease Beast branded products have been approved for sale over the HomeDepot.com platform.
Sales of the Grease Beast brand of products are managed by Jim Breech, Vice President of Sales, who has more than 30 years of sales experience in the consumer package industry. Jim has a proven track record of growing sales revenues from zero to multi-billions over his successful career, selling brands such as Sakrete Cement Mixes, Oldcastle Building Products, Oldcastle Lawn & Garden, and Belgard Hardscapes.
Jim remarks, "I have never seen a product line similar to the Grease Beast that has been as well received in such a short period of time. I am very pleased with the pace of acceptance. Having now been approved for sale nationwide on HomeDepot.com, in such a short period of time, that approval marks another significant milestone in my immediate plan and vision to have Grease Beast become a top brand among the largest cleaning product companies in the world."


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Amazon’s (AMZN) grocery service has been slow to expand since the online retailer began testing in 2007.
After a year and a half of not having launched in any new cities, Recode reports that AmazonFresh will be extended to Boston and the U.K. this year. AmazonFresh lets customers purchase groceries online, including perishable items like dairy, meat, and fish, which are delivered within a day.
The service is currently available in parts of California, New Jersey, New York City, Philadelphia, and Washington. Amazon had originally planned to launch in the U.K. last year, but some industry sources say that it was held up by a deal with British supermarket Morrisons.
As for its progression into other markets, there are more hurdles associated with AmazonFresh than the site’s other services that have slowed it down—the company needs to open refrigerated warehouses, carry its own stock of perishable groceries, and hire additional delivery people in each new market.
Keith Anderson, vice president at e-commerce analytics startup Profitero, says that each “local online grocery market is like a mini business unit” and, unlike Amazon’s other services, can’t be managed by people at headquarters. He added that it’s difficult to convince customers it’s worth the $299/year price tag.
Amazon is trying to grab a larger share of the grocery market with this expansion. Delivery services currently makes up less than 5% of all grocery sales.
Amazon could not immediately be reached for comment.


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Luxury fashion brand Dior has launched a pop-up at Isetan in Tokyo.
The pop-up is the second location in the territory to feature the brand’s Maison concept. The collection, which includes accessories, candles, perfumes and furniture, is also available in Dior’s flagship location in Ginza.
The LVMH-owned brand’s pop-up at Isetan in Tokyo offers the entire Maison collection as well as its recently launched personalisation service, ABCDior. The service offers three embroidered letters on the reverse of a Dior book tote and is only available at the pop-up store.
Christian Dior now has 166 points of sale in Japan, including 80 in Tokyo.