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China aspires to have a bigger impact on global technology standards, Huawei could become the primary example of the countrys growing clout, Osawa notes. Asia Unhedged, huawei, qualcomm, semiconductors microchips, uS-China Trade continue reading. There will be a technology cold war between the US and Chinaand also between Qualcomm and Huawei, he"s counterpoint analyst Neil Shah as saying. SK Telecom is also planning to develop quantum cryptography satellite technology by 2022.
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IDQ was founded in 2001 and launched a quantum random number generator in 2002, and later quantum key distribution systems in 2006. That doesn't mean it's a good idea to just jump in, according to TechRepublic's Brandon Vigliarolo). To avoid personalized advertising based on your mobile app activity, you can install the. To bring you the best content on our sites and applications, Meredith partners with third party advertisers to serve digital ads, including personalized digital ads. If, at any time, you are interested in reverting to our default settings, please select Default Setting above. The change, Juro Osawa writes for The Information on Tuesday, poses a threat to Qualcomms chip sales, and its valuable patent royalties. South Korean IoT sales grew 23 percent in 2017. SK Telecom formed its own quantum technology laboratory in 2011 and developed a 5x5 millimetere quantum random number generator last year. South Korea is set to begin auctioning 5G spectrum in June this year. Last year in July, the company succeeded in reducing latency between network and handset to below 2 milliseconds in preparation for. Excel spreadsheet, Active X, Adobe Flash - this exploit is a blast from the past with one of everything.


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Celebrating the 6th installment of the Predator film series, Twentieth Century Fox and Acer will work together across both traditional and digital channels to promote the film and Acer’s Predator gaming PCs, monitors and gadgets.
"Acer is excited to work with Twentieth Century Fox to promote the ‘Predator’ gaming products and the classic movies of the same name,” said Tomasz Szymanski, ACER UK head of marketing.
“We hope that through this special collaboration, movie fans, both new and old can experience gaming, and that gamers hit the theaters to experience a different kind of thrill."
A Fox representative added: “The ‘Predator’ films are sci-fi classics that have been a global name in cinema for over 20 years, and this year, it once again leaps to the big screen with a major upgrade.
“We’re happy to cooperate with a technology giant such as Acer to promote the ‘Predator’ brand of PC gaming products with the same name as the classic film.”

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Last year there the Cadillac Converj concept was revealed, based on Chevrolet Volt hybrid. Now the Urban Luxury concept demonstrated how even a smaller (just 151 inches long) car might look like.
Bold, unorthodox style is what the Urban Luxury Concept is all about. Being smaller that a Volkswagen Golf, the Cadillac`s concept is equipped with huge Lambo-style swing-up doors and sci-fi-movie exterior. Inside, there probably one of the most artistic interiors in the industry, not to mention it could be the most bold interior of all Cadillacs.
Speaking about the powertrain, though, there`s very trendy European combination of a small 1-liter turboengine matched up with a dual-clutch transmission which provide claimed 56-65 mpg fuel economy. No plans for production of the Concept have been announced, but looks like a Cadillac of similar size and style might be added to the brand`s line-up in upcoming years.


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Wells Fargo Commits $175M in Chicago, Plans Retail Growth
Wells Fargo & Company is growing its retail branch footprint in the greater Chicago area as part of a $175 million commitment to the region. The company plans to increase its presence from seven to at least 30 branches in the coming years, and the new retail banks will create nearly 200 job opportunities.
The first of the new branches will open in mid‑November in downtown Chicago. Wells Fargo will also open branches in the Bronzeville and Bridgeport neighborhoods, which are historically underinvested areas.
“We are excited to expand our branch network in Chicago,” said Wells Fargo CEO of Consumer, Small & Business Banking Saul Van Beurden. “Our investment in Chicago branches along with our mobile and online offerings allows us to increase accessibility for our customers. We are committed to Chicago and look forward to creating stronger relationships within the local communities.”
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Giresun Island, which stands out with its mythological stories and historical ruins, started to welcome its visitors again after the restrictions due to the Corona virus (Covid-19) epidemic.
After the pandemic, boat tours are organized to Giresun Island, the only livable island of the Black Sea, which is known for being the subject of mythological stories such as Amazon women and Hercules coming to the island in search of the golden fleece, and which is also home to many bird species.
Visits to Giresun Island with the Golden Fleece excursion boat are accompanied by the island guide, and the mythological side of the island is explained.
Giresun Island Guide Emre Aydın, who stated that they started the tours again after the restrictions of the corona virus epidemic, said, “Due to the pandemic, limited visits were made again with a delay last year. This year, after the bans were lifted, we started the island tour, taking into account the pandemic conditions. Visitors began to arrive gradually. Those who come to Giresun Island, the only island in the Eastern Black Sea where people live, have the opportunity to examine historical remains such as Byzantine tombs, historical walls, monastery ruins, and chapels. Giresun Island has also been the subject of mythological stories. On Giresun Island, which hosts many bird species, nests and breeding areas of cormorants and seagulls can be observed. The island, which has an area of approximately 40 decares, also draws attention with its nature.
Island visitors, on the other hand, stated that they were very impressed by the island they came from after the pandemic, but found it neglected.
The island, which is 1.6 km off the coast and can be reached by boat, is known as a natural breeding ground for cormorants and seagulls in the Black Sea, as well as a frequented and resting place for migratory birds. There are many ruins from mythological ages on the island, where many legends are told, where Amazon women and many tribes live.
It is believed that the Amazon women lived here and that the Argonauts led by Captain Jason in mythology came to search for the golden fleece with Hercules, and on the island called ‘Aetias, Nesos and Khalkeritis’. It is thought that the settlement started in the year 2000. Archaeological excavations on the island, which began in 2011, found church ruins, temples, skeletons, and wine barrels. As a result of the excavations, it was determined that the island was a religious center in history.
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Humax updates AURA 4K Freeview Play Recorder
July 16, 2021
Humax has announced a firmware update (9.21) for its Android TV-based AURA 4K Freeview Play Recorder, adding numerous audio and video performance enhancements, and improvements to the overall user experience.
The firmware will update automatically when the product is in standby mode, or can be activated manually through the settings menu.
Humax has also confirmed that the Apple TV app is now available on AURA, delivering even more exciting entertainment options, and allowing owners to stream purchased or rented content such as movies, box sets and music directly to their TV.
In addition, NOW can be viewed on AURA through Chromecast, providing a host of additional sports, movies and shows from Sky.


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IOS 11 Brings FLAC File Support to iPhones and iPads
Apple CEO to MIT grads: Tech without values is worthless
Verizon plans to cut about 2000 jobs at Yahoo, AOL
Cavs ignore last year's comeback after another 0-2 hole
New iPad Pro 2 Leak Points to June WWDC Launch
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10.5-inch iPad case pops up in unnamed retailer stock system
In fact, a stock system at an Apple Authorized Reseller shows that an UAG Metropolis Folio Case has been made available for iPad 10.5-inch in three color combinations.
It's been heavily rumored that we'll see a 10.5-inch iPad Pro 2 join the expected 9.7-inch and 12.9-inch sizes, and a leaked screenshot suggests that not only does such a slate exist, but that it's nearly here.
Apple has been rumoured to release a 10.5-inch iPad Pro for over a year now, and it's expected to replace the current 9.7-inch model.
It's said to have "no screen bezels" and a "Touch ID sensor that works through the screen". This could mean that the iPad could lose its bezels from all the sides, making it the freshest looking tablet in the market. This confirms that the iPad Pro 2 release date is set at the upcoming Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) Event, which is scheduled for June 5 to 9, 2017 in San Jose, California.
Apple has been pretty tight lipped about when the new ipad pro 2 will be coming out but one of their third party resellers may have slipped up big time.
Rumors have been swirling for awhile now that Apple was working on the launch of a new iPad Pro tablet.
The 12.9in version starts at £729, so there's plenty of room in the middle, say £629, for the base model of the 10.5in iPad Pro. Just as with the Apple iPhone 8, there is a big question about the placement of Touch ID. Such a display for a tablet makes more sense than on a smartphone, given the usable screen area is the most important feature for tablet users.
According to the latest rumor the next iPad Pro will have a substantial redesign. The case comes with a special holder for the Apple Pencil and is compatible with the Apple smart keyboard. It will apparently come with a modified version of the Apple A10X processor.
Of course, this is educated guesswork: we'll have to wait until Apple announces the hardware along with official pricing.
Madhya Pradesh declared Class 10 exams result 2017
Madhya Pradesh School Education Minister Shri Kunwar Vijay Shah has kept a close watch over the MPBSE Result 2017 declaration. Reportedly the MP HSSC results are likely to release in 2 week of May 2017 at 12pm (tentatively).
Water leak delays historic 200th spacewalk
The spacewalk was briefly delayed after NASA discovered a "small leak of water" in equipment that helps power their spacesuits. But the spacewalk was allowed to go ahead because according to NASA procedures, the astronauts can share one functioning SCU.
Green, Ginobili guide Spurs past Rockets in OT
Spurs' Patty Mills (08) closely defends Houston Rockets' Trevor Ariza (01) in Game 3 at the Toyota Center on Friday, May 5, 2017. Some people are saying that San Antonio stole that Game 5 victory, while others are saying the Rockets gave it away.


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American multinational technology company, Apple Inc, is one of the world’s largest tech giants and proudly stands at a market capitalization that is valued at $2.25 trillion is a company that is predominantly into offering technological products and devices has been making its foray into the services segment.
Apple over the past few years has ventured into providing cloud services, application store, music, news, software, streaming shows, movies and TV, Apple care, video gaming, Apple pay, podcast platform, advertisement etc.
In the beginning of 2017 Apple had announced that they would be doubling their income from services hopefully by the end of 2020. Which ended up being the pandemic year and in a way this pandemic helped them achieve the set targets for this transition.
Apple’s services business segment is valued at $502 billion as of 2019, which is a little higher than its hardware segment that is valued at $398.8 billion which is a sign of its successful transition.
Apple’s revenue from its services business segment saw a rise from $9.9 billion in 2018 to $11.5 billion in 2019. The services segment of their business contributed at least 17% of the total earnings for the same year.
Few months into this year the giant’s services revenue crossed $16.9 billion for the first quarter this is up from the $13.3 billion during the pandemic year. The company even reported that they have acquired over 660 million paid subscriptions across all its services verticals for the 1st quarter of this year which has been their best yet.
The main reason for the shift is that the company has been seeing a drop is their hardware sales for year on year basis due to rising competition and their failure to maintain reasonable pricing policies is certain markets and segments.
They are focusing on long term sustainability through diversification of risks and generating alternative sources of income. Looking at the way things have been speeding up for Apple their aggressive operational strategy has definitely ensured that they have sealed the deal for the oncoming future.


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With Apple’s move to discontinue support for Progressive Web Apps (PWAs) on iPhones in the European Union, and the push towards enabling third-party app stores, the relevance and appeal of individually developed web apps have never been more pronounced.
Update (2024-03-01): Apple will continue to support PWAs on home screens in the EU
One of the most compelling benefits of web apps is their universal accessibility. Unlike traditional mobile apps that require downloading and installation on each device, web apps can be accessed instantly via any web browser. This means that users can enjoy a seamless experience across different devices, without worrying about compatibility issues or storage space constraints. For businesses, this translates to broader reach and engagement with their audience.
Simplified Updates and Maintenance
Web apps eliminate the need for users to manually update their apps. Developers can deploy updates directly to the server, ensuring that all users have access to the latest version without lifting a finger. This not only enhances the user experience but also significantly reduces the maintenance workload for developers, allowing them to focus on improving functionality and adding new features.
With the growing concern over the security implications of allowing third-party app stores, web apps offer a safer alternative. Since they don’t require local installation, the risk of inadvertently downloading malicious software is greatly reduced. Moreover, web apps operate within the confines of a browser, benefiting from its inherent security measures, such as sandboxing. Developers can also implement additional security protocols easily, further protecting user data.
Developing and maintaining a web app is generally more cost-effective than its native counterparts. This is because web apps use a single codebase that works across multiple platforms, reducing development time and resources. Additionally, the distribution of web apps does not depend on app stores, which often take a significant cut of the revenue. This cost efficiency makes web apps an attractive option for startups and small businesses.
Another distinct advantage of web apps is their decentralized nature. Unlike traditional mobile apps, which are typically hosted on big cloud provides, web apps can be installed and hosted directly on the client’s servers. This feature offers an unparalleled level of control and autonomy to businesses, allowing them to manage their applications without relying on major platforms or app stores.
Their ability to offer universal accessibility, simplified updates, enhanced security, and cost-effectiveness makes them an increasingly attractive option for both developers and users. Web apps are built on web technologies that are continuously updated to support new features and capabilities. As the landscape of app distribution undergoes significant changes, they stand out as a smart, strategic choice for staying connected in our digital world.


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Emeritus Professor of Finance at the Higher School of Business shared his opinion about what threat the crypto industry poses to the existing world banking system and how digital payments are better than traditional financial transactions. Taking into account all the features of the new payment solutions, digital assets can put a banking system in a disadvantaged position.
How Many People Use Bitcoin Today?
Wondering what the scale of the Bitcoin customer base is? It is difficult to do the precise calculation, but there are some data that allow making a rough estimate.
- The Chainalysis report proved that active Bitcoin users account for almost a third of the total number of owners of digital gold. If you are one of them and looking for a best way to sell bitcoin, then it is time for you the check TheJingStock.com website. Apart from the advanced instruments for efficient trading, you will also find recent industry news and other insightful publications.
- According to Statista, there are about thirty-two million Bitcoin wallets in the world. Interestingly, most Bitcoin users have more than one wallet and use several addresses, which ensures greater confidentiality when making transactions.
- Research run by SurveyMonkey showed that over 50% of Americans know what Bitcoin is, and about 5% own digital currency. This means that about 16 million US residents have invested in digital monetary assets.
- Coinbase is one of the most popular exchanges; it is believed to have over thirteen million active users. Now this means that the number of Bitcoin users varies from 13 to 32 million.
- The volume of bitcoin trading on the p2p exchange LocalBitcoins indicates that the massive distribution of this cryptocurrency is growing in economically unstable countries in South America. You’ll have to watch out for cryptocurrency swing trade signals.
- Africa is also showing rapid momentum as young Africans seek to make profitable investments and secure their future.
- As per eToro analyst’s Mati Greenspan statement, the number of new users in SA trading Bitcoins through eToro has grown by 671% from Jan to the end of Nov last year (compared with the same period in 2018). This result exceeds the total growth by 574%.
- According to information from Google Trends, “the three African countries – Ghana, SA, and Nigeria – are some of the top countries with the high search volume with the “Bitcoin” keyword.”
Due to the lack of common data and objective difficulties in determining the audience of Bitcoin users worldwide, it can be assumed that there are about 25 million crypto owners.
How Does It Relate to the Banking System?
Cryptocurrencies could ruin the business model of banks over the next decade due to low-interest rates on deposits, as Stanford Business reports.
“New payment systems will cause more competition. If consumers have faster payment methods and sellers can instantly access sales revenue without a bank, no one will keep money in bank accounts that pay extremely low interest on deposits,” the professor explained the statement.
Duffy added that banks have a large income; they pay a small interest on deposits and charge large fees from credit cards. Digital payment systems are free from such shortcomings. Just to support the below statement, we would like to share a fact with you. On October 15, the amount of $933 million was transferred to the Bitcoin network. The commission for the transfer was less than $4. Sounds impressive, agree?
City of Charleston Office of Cultural Affairs announces “Homegoing: A Juried Exhibition”
Press Release The City of Charleston Office of Cultural Affairs presents Homegoing: A Juried Exhibition, on view through January 29th, 2023...


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After more than two decades at the helm, Netflix Inc. co-founder Reed Hastings is inching down as CEO in favour of Ted Sarandos and Greg Peters, two of his longtime associates."I’ll be helping Greg and Ted, and, like any good Chairman, be a bridge from the board to our co-CEOs. I’ll also be spending more time on philanthropy, and remain very focused on Netflix stock doing well," Hastings said in a blog post.
It has been announced that Hastings will take on the role of executive chairman, while Sarandos and Peters will share the role of chief executive officer. It was during this tough time for the company that Peters and Sarandos were promoted in July of 2020. Peters, who was previously chief operating officer, has overseen the company's product development and push into advertising, while Sarandos, who was already co-CEO, is the public face of the company in Hollywood.
"Our board has been discussing succession planning for many years (even founders need to evolve!). As part of that process, we promoted Ted to co-CEO alongside me in July 2020, and Greg to Chief Operating Officer – and in the last 2½ years I’ve increasingly delegated the management of Netflix to them." Hastings said in an statement. In the late 1990s, Mr. Hastings (62) succeeded his friend and fellow company co-founder Marc Randolph as CEO of Netflix. He built a streaming empire that initially started as mail-order DVDs before switching to streaming in 2007.
Notably, Netflix saw a decline in user numbers in the first half of 2022. The second half saw a return to growth, but the rate of new customer additions is still below that of recent years. Last November, Netflix launched a less expensive, ad-supported option in 12 countries to jumpstart growth. Additionally, it has made plans to crack down on password sharing. Netflix expressed satisfaction with its development and claimed that the advertising tier has drawn in new, price-conscious customers. Instead of customers downgrading from a more expensive plan, the majority of those choosing the advertising tier are brand-new customers, the company felt.
"2022 was a tough year, with a bumpy start but a brighter finish. We believe we have a clear path to reaccelerate our revenue growth," Netflix said in its quarterly letter to shareholders. Hastings made his exit as Netflix said it added 7.66 million subscribers in the fourth quarter. "We start 2023 with renewed momentum as a company and a clear path to reaccelerate our growth. I’m thrilled about Ted and Greg’s leadership, and their ability to make the next 25 years even better than the first. Here’s to the next chapter of Netflix and our leadership" the statement ended.
Ted & Greg are now co-CEOs. After 15 years together we have a great shorthand & I’m so confident in their leadership. Twice the heart, double the ability to please members & accelerate growth. Proud to serve as Executive Chairman for many years to come https://t.co/oYc0laqMXQ— Reed Hastings (@reedhastings) January 19, 2023


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Far Eastern marketing forum was held in Habarovsk
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KHABAROVSK. June 16. VOSTOK-MEDIA - Far East marketing conference was held in the Administration of Khabarovsk. More than a hundred specialists marketers took part in it.
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The expected retracement poses a near-term challenge for miners but will be welcomed by automakers, which have struggled in recent years to secure adequate supplies to meet increased demand. The association’s warning echoes a forecast last week from Goldman Sachs, which said it was bearish on battery metals including nickel, cobalt and lithium on “surging” production. In China, slower electric-vehicle sales have also been a headwind for prices.
“The disappointing EV sales in China so far this year came at a time when the battery-supply chain is destocking,” said Susan Zou, an analyst at Rystad Energy. “This translated into thin spot demand for all battery metals, which is expected to last through the first quarter, pressuring prices across lithium, cobalt, and nickel.”
Following a 45% rally in 2022, nickel has slumped 11% on the London Metal Exchange this year, making it the worst performer among the main six metals traded on the exchange. In China, lithium-carbonate prices have also been in retreat, plunging almost 25% from a record in November.
The association — which represents base-metal producers in Asia’s biggest economy — also warned of a possible surplus in aluminum battery-foil capacity as plants are added. For other metals such as copper and lead, the country is looking to draft policies to cap overall capacity and cut emissions, it said.


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Case of Romanée-Conti sets new wine world record
Twelve bottles of Romanée-Conti set a new record for a case of wine sold at auction when they went for HK$3.7 million ($477,000) at Christie’s Fine and Rarest Wine sale in Hong Kong. The winning bid for the 1978 Burgundy blew away the previous record of $345,000. Continuing the heady prices for contemporary and modern art achieved earlier this month in New York sales, a record HK$70.7 million was bid at the auction house's Asian 20th century and contemporary art sale for "Untitled," an abstract painting by Zhu Dequn, the highest amount paid for the Chinese-French artist’s work. Christie's realized HK$1.2 billion at the sale, a house record in Hong Kong.


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Switzerland’s five biggest banks are discussing with top retailers a joint mobile payments platform for the country, the partners said on Wednesday.
The talks with financial infrastructure group SIX and retailers Coop, Migros and Swisscom aim to create a standardised pan-Swiss digital payment system for consumers.
A joint statement said the talks by banks UBS, Credit Suisse, PostFinance [PFAG.UL], Raiffeisen [RFSHW.UL] and ZKB [ZKB.UL] should produce initial results by early May. Any platform would be open to other partners.
PostFinance and SIX have already launched their own mobile payment systems, and development work would continue while the talks with other potential partners go on.
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Khiron Life Sciences is introducing new THC-dominant full-spectrum extract along with non-irradiated flower varieties, which will be available to pharmacies and patients in Germany and the UK in the coming weeks.
The new products, which are already being promoted to prescribers, pharmacies, and patients, will be exclusively distributed through Khiron‘s wholly-owned Pharmadrug Production.
The THC-dominant full-spectrum extract KHIRIOX 25/1 combines the medicinal properties and areas of application of the established THC isolate formulations – dronabinol – with the specific advantages of a full spectrum extract. This new product is based on Khiron’s current top selling and effective extract formulation in Latin America.
The non-irradiated flower varieties – KHIRON Gelato 19/1 and KHIRON Caramel 5/7 – are currently popular in California among consumers and patients, according to Khiron, and are in high demand in Europe.
President of Khiron Europe, Franziska Katterbach, stated: “With the acquisition of Pharmadrug, Khiron is now able to completely control the value chain in Europe, and we can introduce new products that are in high demand in the European market with potential higher margins.
“With these new additions to our medical portfolio, Khiron Europe now covers the entire spectrum of chemotypes, therapies and routes of administration in the interest of all our European prescribers and patients.
“With our new medical products, we offer patients what they want and need. Especially our new flower varieties Gelato and Caramel illustrate that medicine does not have to be bitter.”
Khiron completed its acquisition of Pharmadrug Production in August, which now gives Khiron access to EU-GMP manufacturing capabilities and a distribution hub for medical cannabis, as well as direct access to German pharmacies. The development is in line with Khiron’s strategy to strengthen its foothold in Europe.


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The Cruise Industry Accepts 2020 is Over, Looks to 2021
The vacation cruise industry has accepted it cannot restart operations this year.
Major cruise lines Carnival and Norwegian recently extended a halt on cruises through the end of the year. Then, the cruise industry representative group said Tuesday that its members have agreed they would not sail for the rest of 2020.
The announcement comes just days after the U.S. government effectively lifted its no-sail order, even though there is a worldwide increase in coronavirus infections.
Cruise Lines International Association represents 95 percent of cruise lines, including Princess, Carnival, and Royal Caribbean. It said its members have voluntarily decided to shut down cruise operations in the U.S. through the end of the year.
Members "will use the remainder of the year to prepare for...extensive measures to address COVID-19 safety" with the guidance of public health experts and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the association said.
On Friday, federal health officials announced new rules permiting large cruise ships to start sailing again in U.S. waters, but not immediately. The CDC will require that ship owners must test all passengers and crew at the start and end of each cruise. Only seven-day cruises will be permitted.
In March, the CDC ordered cruise ships to stop sailing to the U.S. after several outbreaks showed officials that the ships were spreading COVID-19 infection. The announcement last week brings the no-sail order to an end.
The cruise industry closed for business in the middle of March because of the virus. The cruise industry estimates the economy lost $25 billion in economic activity and about 164 American jobs.
The CDC's new rules say that, in order to start carrying passengers, the companies must show they can test and quarantine anyone who gets the virus. Among other requirements, they will have to build testing laboratories on all ships and make their own plans to isolate or quarantine passengers at ports, if needed.
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The quarantine is now abolished.
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嘉年华邮轮公司(Carnival)和挪威邮轮公司(Norwegian)这两家主要的邮轮公司最近延长了停航时间，直至今年年底 。然后，邮轮行业代表组织在周二表示，其成员已经同意在2020年的剩余时间里不再出海 。
国际邮轮协会拥有95%的邮轮公司，包括公主邮轮、嘉年华邮轮和皇家加勒比邮轮 。该组织表示，其成员自愿决定在年底前关闭在美国的邮轮业务 。
周五，联邦卫生官员宣布了新的规定，允许大型邮轮再次在美国水域航行，但并非即刻复航 。美国疾控中心将要求船东在每次巡航始末都必须对所有乘客和船员进行检测 。邮轮航行时间不得超过7天 。
今年3月，美国疾病控制和预防中心下令停止前往美国的邮轮，此前几次疫情的爆发让官员们看到这些邮轮正在传播新冠病毒 。上周的声明结束了禁航令 。
由于疫情，邮轮行业在3月中旬关闭 。邮轮业估计，经济活动损失了250亿美元，美国人失去了164个工作岗位 。
疾控中心的新规定称，为了开始运载乘客，这些公司必须证明能够检测和隔离任何感染病毒的人员 。在其他的要求中，他们必须在所有船只上建立检测实验室，并在需要时制定自身计划在港口隔离或检疫旅客 。


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The Beeb is going all out with its video on demand assault it seems. First there was the official International BBC iPlayer iPad app that hit the App Store, and now it's been revealed that the Stig, Clarkson, the big-haired chap and the annoying one who...
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If you've got anyone on your Christmas lists who's addicted to a Facebook-based game then you might want to consider buying them a Facebook Credits gift card this Christmas. Facebook Credits gift cards will be sold at Tesco and Game and will let online...


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Amazon.com widens selection, doubles jewelry, watch sales
Amazon.com Inc., the world's biggest online retailer, said first-quarter jewelry and watch sales more than doubled from a year earlier after the company broadened its selection.
Amazon sold more than 23,000 different styles of watches during the period, the Seattle-based company said Monday in a news release.
Amazon said last month that first-quarter profit doubled, exceeding analysts' estimates.
PayPal, eBay face patent suit over online billing technology
EBay Inc., the world's largest online auctioneer, and its PayPal unit were sued by a Massachusetts company over patents for Internet billing.
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Unlike previous years when all we had were rumors about the imminent launch of Samsung’s first foldable phone, 2019 will finally bring us that phone. Samsung already announced the device back in November, but that wasn’t a proper launch. Samsung used its developer conference to unveil the Infinity Flex flexible screen and the One UI that will run atop Android on all its devices, and only gave the world a brief look at the phone.
However, all that may change next week. The Galaxy S10 Unpacked event is scheduled for February 20th, and Samsung is also expected to unveil the foldable phone at the event, according to a relatively new leaker who, it’s worth noting, has provided accurate information over the past few months.
Up until a few days ago, we thought the Galaxy F would indeed be unveiled at the show. But a prominent leaker suggested that Samsung doesn’t have plans to unveil the Galaxy F next week, beyond teasing it again. Shortly after that, however, Samsung posted a teaser for the event, which teased foldable phones for the Galaxy S10 launch party.
This brings us to Ishan Agarwal, a teen leaker who posted information about a variety of handsets well before their launch, including the OnePlus 6T (and Lambo edition), the Pixel 3, and the Galaxy S10.
EXCLUSIVE! Looks like Samsung's sticking with the name 'Galaxy Winner' for the Foldable Phone right now. As far as I can see, the product page for special phone will be live after the event as well! Doesn't exactly looks like a final name but it is I guess. Welcome Galaxy Winner! pic.twitter.com/sAUCU6oroi
— Ishan Agarwal (@ishanagarwal24) February 13, 2019
He now says that Samsung is “sticking” with the Galaxy Winner name for the foldable phone — Winner is the rumored codename of the Galaxy F. He also said that the product page for the phone would be live after the event, as will also be the case for the Galaxy S10 5G product page.
If that’s true, then it means Samsung will unveil both of these devices on stage (though the 5G Galaxy S10 is less of a surprise), as the handset will share many specs with the 4G models). The leaker, however, updated his tweet to say that only the “Bolt,” a 5G dongle for the Galaxy S10 will be unveiled next week.
CLARIFICATION: Instead of the phone itself, they may just make their 5G dongle (codenamed 'Bolt') for S10 Series available on 20th.
— Ishan Agarwal (@ishanagarwal24) February 14, 2019
But if Samsung is ready to show the world the product page for the Galaxy F, then it means the final design and specifications should be announced during the Unpacked press conference next week as well.
There is a huge reason for Samsung to pull the trigger, and that’s because Huawei is going to unveil its first foldable handset a few days later, at MWC. Samsung surely won’t want to play second fiddle to Huawei in this area. Sure, Samsung may have been the first company to reveal a foldable phone in November, but that wasn’t a true launch. Huawei’s press conference, meanwhile, will be all about the foldable phone, going by recent teasers.


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Barbour to hold small business summit
JACKSON — Two major issues with a huge impact on Mississippi’s small businesses will take center stage Sept. 16 as Gov. Haley Barbour holds a Small Business Forum at the Jackson Convention Complex. The forum is scheduled from 1:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m. and will focus on healthcare and energy as well as an announcement of a new state initiative designed to benefit small employers.
The forum, co-sponsored by the National Federation of Independent Business, the Mississippi Manufacturers Association and the Mississippi Economic Council, will feature presentations on healthcare and energy and will allow ample time for questions from attendees.
It is open to the public, and there is no charge to attend. To register, e-mail email@example.com, or call (601) 359-3150.
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APPRENTICES are to get a better deal in Bognor Regis.
Councillors have agreed to boost the wages of the young employees to ensure more get taken on.
The Arun District Council cabinet members decided to spend £36,000 of money received to improve enterprise around the town for 24 of the trainees.
This will give their employees £1,500 extra to double the grant which the government hands out under its AGE 16-24 scheme.
The council will work with the Arun Business Partnership and Chichester College.
Miriam Nicholls, Arun’s business development manager, told the cabinet meeting on Monday: “This will stimulate the creation of new apprenticeship opportunities among small businesses in the Bognor area.
“It will also encourage businesses to invest in training their workforce of the future.”
The extra money would match the area’s young people with local high quality and better paid apprenticeships, she said.
The money is coming from £136,000 Arun received from Sainsbury’s in May 2010 as part of the company’s conditions for receiving planning permission for its store on Shripney Road.The money must be used by 2017.
Of the rest of the grant, £50,000 will go to an 18-month programme of Business Start up Saturday run by the University of Chichester.
“These will be open and free events for start up and new businesses where they will be able to hear about the key skills needed for starting a business and the tools that can be used,” said Mrs Nicholls.
A target will be set of 50 businesses attending the Saturdays and ten completing a follow-up intensive course.
The remaining £50,000 will provide grants of £2,000 or less for investment by new businesses. Arun will run the scheme with West Sussex County Council.
Terence Chapman, the cabinet member for environmental services, said: “I very strongly support these recommendations. This is really good news and the money is being put to good use.”


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MAQS launches strategic venture in privacy and data protection
Digitalisering, the Schrems II judgment and a global pandemic has placed issues connected to privacy and data protection in focus. However, many businesses still have fundamental flaws in their data protection. The Swedish Authority for Privacy Protection highlights this in their latest annual report. To meet the demand for legal advice, MAQS expands its offering in privacy and data protection and establishes a national specialist group within the area.
- MAQS has worked with privacy and data protection issues for quite some time and now we are gathering further reinforcement with a strategic investment in the area by establishing a national specialist group with a competence hub in Stockholm, says Katrin Troedsson, CEO of MAQS Advokatbyrå.
In recent years, MAQS Advokatbyrå has recruited several experts in the field of privacy and data protection. Among others, Anna Eidvall, who specialises in strategic advice connected to regulatory compliance, third country transfers and mergers and acquisitions, and Karin Schurmann, whose focus is on cross-industry strategic support to management, boards and/or data protection controllers/DPO, profiling and cookies and assignments as external DSO.
Industry knowledge in focus in order to meet customer needs
During the past few years, MAQS Advokatbyrå has built up its operations based on selected industry and specialist areas in order to combine high-quality legal advice with the necessary industry knowledge. MAQS also works actively, as the sole law firm, with AI Sweden to understand new technology and influence the future initiatives in the area.
– Privacy and data protection issues are a part of a larger context. Therefore, our specialist group works closely with AI Sweden and the firm’s other industry and specialist areas to be able to offer comprehensive advice tailored to the specific conditions that exist in each industry and business, says Karin Schurmann, partner at MAQS Advokatbryå.
MAQS develops data protection service linked to M&A
MAQS specialist group in privacy and data protection assists customers with ongoing expert advice and project management, legal opinions, implementation of risk analysis and impact assessments as well as advice regarding third-country transfers. MAQS has also developed a service linked to management of personal data in connection with M&A projects.
– We find ourselves in a time when digital development is occurring exponentially and data is the new gold. However, the gold can turn into sand if data protection-related risks are not identified and managed. Substantial value can be lost in transactions and large sanctions imposed in the event of non-compliance. Here we can assist our customers to navigate correctly in the complex data protection regulations that are constantly changing and ensure that sustainable, long-term values can be realised, says Anna Eidvall, partner at MAQS Advokatbyrå.
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Several restaurant owners told Bangalore Mirror about the ambiguity over whether they are allowed to sell liquor at their outlets from Monday. There was no clarity on the timings too. Some said they are waiting for an official communication from the excise department. On Saturday, the government announced that the pubs -- that operate under retail vending bars (RVB) license -- will be closed but added that the restaurants will be allowed to provide dine-in services. The order did not mention the sale of liquor. Official sources said the department would issue a detailed clarification on Monday morning.
“We were not sure of calling back all our employees as there was some ambiguity about the sale of liquor,” Chethan Hegde, founder of 1522 SuzyQ, said. He owns a chain of eight outlets in the City. “We are gearing up to welcome our customers. All our staff is fully vaccinated,” he said. Arun George, director and co-founder of Toit, said they have been ensuring all covid safety measures are in place. “We had take-away service in the last two months but the response was not good as the service was available only in the morning,” he said.
A majority of the restaurants have put in place spaced-out seating arrangements, digital menus and cashless payment system. Some may also insist on contact details of the customers at the entrance.
Amit Roy, owner of Watson’s, also pointed to the lack of clarity in the order. “We cannot afford to bring back employees in flights only to find that the liquor service is not allowed. We are checking with officials but they are yet to get back to us,” he said. He also said they are considering offering discounts on bills to the ones who have got the vaccine shots.


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A year ago, Chinese shoe retailer Le Saunda looked to have turned a corner after a string of losses over successive years, but a stock-exchange filing this week has brought beleaguered shareholders back down to earth.
Le Saunda Holdings chairman James Ngai warned in the filing of a loss for the full year of between US$5.46 million to $6.47 million compared with a profit attributable to shareholders of $428,000 last year.
He said third-quarter retail sales in physical stores slumped 35.3 per cent, with same-store sales down 32.3 per cent year on year. E-commerce sales grew by a modest 8.2 per cent.
The company said it ended the quarter with 25 fewer stores than a year ago, with a group count of 360, all but 36 of them company-owned, the balance being franchised stores in Mainland China.
“The expected consolidated loss [is] mainly attributable to a significant decrease of total sales of the group’s physical stores in Mainland China in light of the further dampened economic activities brought by the consecutive lockdowns measures in various PRC regions for the nine months ended November 30, an initial operating loss recorded regarding the newly developed cosmetic business segment; and an exchange loss arising from the significant depreciation of Renminbi.”
Today’s news follows another warning in September ahead of the company’s interim results, when Ngai predicted a loss of $3 million to $3.4 million for the six months to August 31.


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Telstra CEO David Thodey has said TPG's decision to rollout fibre to the basement in competition with the NBN is not a threat to the telecommunications giant.
World Vision Australia will be enhancing its end-to-end communication both internally and externally with Microsoft Australia's AU$4 million software donation.
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Western Romania: Social store for Ukrainian refugees opens in Timisoara
A social store offering free food and other goods to war refugees from Ukraine opened on July 6 in Timisoara, a major city in western Romania. Individuals and companies have donated the products found in the new store.
The INTERSECT Association launched the social store, in partnership with the Social Assistance Department of Timisoara City Hall, with financial support from the Timisoara Community Foundation, through OFXAM. It is part of a more extensive series of projects aimed at helping Ukrainians in Timisoara to integrate into the community.
"The opening of this store is a first step that the INTERSECT Association, together with its partners, is taking to reduce food waste and facilitate access to food for people in difficulty. We want our Ukrainian neighbours who were forced to leave their country due to the war to know that they have at their disposal, in the social store, the food and other products they need," said Mihaela Vetan, president of INTERSECT.
The social store in Timisoara is open Monday to Thursday between 12:00 and 20:00. The products are offered free of charge to those who need them, based on a certificate issued by the Social Assistance Department of Timisoara City Hall.
Angela Ciupa Rad from the Social Assistance Department explained: "Most of the Ukrainians arriving in the city first go to the Timisoara Support Center for Ukraine, organized at the initiative of the Timisoara City Hall and coordinated by us, to be registered and guided to the homes provided by the authorities, individuals and companies. The registration procedure is simple and only takes a few minutes, and then the beneficiaries receive a certificate they can use to benefit from community services."
Those who want to donate goods are asked to follow the announcements made by the INTERSECT Association to make sure their donations are really needed because the space does not allow excessive storage of objects.
Similar social stores are to be opened for other vulnerable categories as well.
The Timisoara for Ukraine project was launched after the war started, at the initiative of mayor Dominic Fritz and the City Hall. About 30 institutions, non-governmental organizations and companies in the city have joined the initiative so far.
INTERSECT Association is a social enterprise founded in March 2021 in Timisoara. The organization aims to help reduce food waste and develop community mechanisms to build social solidarity. It is involved in educational programs, awareness campaigns and social programs designed to support disadvantaged people.
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However, restrictions apply to the entry of trucks carrying non- essential goods, he said in a tweet.
NEW DELHI: Bajaj CT 100, relaunched in March 2015 after a eight-year-long hiatus, finally, debuted in the top 10 selling two-wheelers list (motorcycles + scooters) in India in April 2015, according to the sales data released by Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM). The commuter segment motorcycle sold 53, 331 units to be placed at the 7th position.
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Home grown two-wheeler manufacturer Hero MotoCorp’s scooter Maestro returned in the list though at the 10th spot by selling 43, 796 units. Maestro was out of the list in April previous year.
Honda Dream which was continuously in the top 10 selling two-wheelers list for the past eight months, since July 2014, did not make it through this time.
READ ALSO: Top 10 selling two-wheelers in January 2015
Sales of most of the motorcycles in the list recorded a decline while scooters and moped sales continue to remain robust. Hero Splendor continue to hold pole position despite recording a drop of 6 percent in sales to 1, 97,063, in April 2015 compared to April 2014.
On the other hand, Honda Activa not only retained its 2nd position from April 2014 but also recorded an increase of 19% in its sales by selling 1, 73, 087 units.


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There is no doubt that immersive technology is quickly taking over the digital landscape, but what does it mean for advertisers? YuMe, a leader in brand video advertising software and audience data, has just released a new report and companion infographic on consumer attitudes toward immersive ad formats, including mobile Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR) and 360-degree video.
The results revealed that immersive technology has quickly become well-known among consumers, with 86% having heard of it and 29% having tried it. Amongst the immersive technology formats, VR leads the category and is the most recognized, followed by 360-degree video and AR. Over half of those who tried VR believed that it can create a positive view for brands and can help create engaging experiences for consumers, while 53% believed the same of 360-degree video. The survey also showed that individuals paid greater attention to immersive advertising, with over 60% agreeing that they would be more engaged to ads in this format. This new information has left YuMe with the impression that immersive technology is not only here to stay, but is a good move for advertisers.
“Our survey indicates a strong, favorable perception of VR, AR and 360-degree video,” said Research Lead of YuMe in a press release. “We believe the value for marketers is that it can also create a halo effect over brands that incorporate these immersive experiences into their marketing strategies.”
“We believe the appetite for immersive ad experiences is growing rapidly,” Tripp Boyle, VP of Emerging Platforms, added in the release, “and that savvy brands and agencies who want to interact authentically with consumers and drive higher engagement should explore these ad formats.”
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We have hit the ground running and shaped ourselves for a bright future thanks to a new team structure, business appointments and vacancies in search of new creative talent to join the ranks.
Our PR team has grown to include the new role of content manager. Laura O’Sullivan from Solihull recently joined the team with a wealth of creative ideas and experience working within the B2B and consumer sector.
The expansion within GBW goes further than just the staff as the team has been living up to its long-standing reputation within the industry by securing three new business wins in the charity, leisure and tourism and specialist recruitment sectors.
Michelle Wright, our managing director, commented:
“In a rapidly evolving industry it’s crucial that all agencies move with the times and that’s something I’m really proud of here at GBW.
“We pride ourselves on providing newsworthy, multi-channel campaigns from which our clients reap the benefits. After a fantastic start to the year we look to continue this momentum throughout the rest of 2020 and we can’t wait to see what’s in store.”


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Feb 18, 2014 ... Learn how video camera maker GoPro is capturing market share from traditional compact camera manufacturers.
Jul 8, 2015 ... Good news for GoPro: The action camera market is likely to see ... but professional sales are set to accelerate, driven by TV production, law enforcement and security. ... Other companies such as Taser (TASR) and Digital Ally (DGLY) are ... "In particular, with 360-degree capture now available, we will see ...
Aug 31, 2016 ... Camera company GoPro CEO Nick Woodman is looking beyond ... GoPro's New Strategic Focus: The Plan to Expand Into Original Content (EXCLUSIVE) ... As a result, he developed a compact camera that could be strapped to the ... of people pursuing their passions with no record of it,” Woodman says.
Feb 3, 2016 ... "I think we prefer GoPro as the world's leading activity capturing company," he said, noting that unlike traditional cameras, the point of a GoPro ...
Jun 2, 2016 ... Can a shift to software save the action camera giant? .... was popular in the filmmaking industry for one particular reason — in the early days of digital cinematography it was hard to get the video files to play nicely with different editing programs. ... GoPro is starting with capture and we're starting with editing.
Apr 7, 2016 ... Whither the GoPro Odyssey? ... several talks with people in the virtual reality industry interested in using the high-end camera equipment. ... Still, the wait may have put a dent in GoPro's plans to move deeper into VR capture.
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Fashion X Factor @ Spring Fair 2017
One of the thousands of businesses exhibiting at this year’s Spring Fair was Fashion X Factor, a wholesale company specialising in gothic, medieval, ethnic and hippy clothing. Their range of accessories includes cushions, bags, throws, scarves, custom jewellery, incense, gift items etc.
The clothes are all hand made, hand embroidered and hand dyed, which makes them quite unique, with the jumpers hand made in India, Nepal, and Thailand. Ashish Gupta travels overseas six or seven times a year to gain new ideas and personally select all the items.
Last year Fashion X Factor launched a children’s range, and now offer a variety of styles from 12-18 months up to 11 years old.
The company has also launched a totally new line of shoes, and the various different styles have had a good response so far. They are now waiting to find which sizes sell best before developing the range further, Ashish told us.


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Following on from the success of UD Trucks’ New Quon, launched in 2017, UD launches the eight litre Quon in the lead up to the 2019 Brisbane Truck Show. The new addition to the Quon range comes after a positive reception for the 11-litre Quon in the Australian media.
The transformation of Japanese designed trucks in the past 10 years shows the influence of European ownership, plus the perceived need by Japanese industry to open up to global ideas has taken hold in Japan. The big four Japanese truck makers no longer make a truck to suit Japanese buyers and then adapt it as an afterthought for export markets, the outside world is part of the initial design scope.
In Australia we have seen plenty of Japanese heavy duty trucks but there has never really been a true Japanese prime mover, with the new Quon from UD, Diesel News reckons we may finally have one.
The grand opening of the new Volvo national HQ saw the first Mack Anthem in Australia on the forecourt as the guests made their way into the event. The new facility was officially opened by Queensland Premier, Annastacia Palaszczuk, and Volvo Group Global President and CEO, Martin Lundstedt.
It is a new and interesting encounter, driving the new UD Quon. Climbing up into the cabin is a familiar experience. The original GW470, when it came out, was a sound prime mover design, and UD has retained the essential elements that made it work. Inside the whole look has been freshened up but the overall geography of the interior remains the same. Read more
Looking at the UD Quon redesigned, it is without major structural changes, but the feel is very different. It still has a similar look to the Quon models it replaces, but with just a bit more style. The grille is a much larger hexagonal shape and gives the truck a much more modern feel. This, and the decision not to launch the trucks in white only, means the UD coming down the road will not look like just another Japanese truck. Read more
The new UD Quon is the finished product, now ready for market and there’s a UD 8×4 on the way. Diesel News examines the new Japanese heavy duty and sees it personifies the relationship between the brands in the Volvo stable. Read more
A field trial of truck platooning in Japan shows how the new technology is spreading across the globe and sees a much more cooperative approach to the subject from the Japanese Government. Read more
Competitors from the Australian trucking industry consistently do well in international competitions featuring driving skills. This week a team from Australia won the UD Trucks Extra Mile Challenge 2015 global final.
The team, consisting of Clint Sheppard and Herman Kaczorowski from DGL, claimed victory at the UD Experience Centre and test track, adjacent to the UD Trucks headquarters in Ageo, Japan. Teams from Australia, South Africa and Japan competed in a series of truck industry and logistic challenges. Read more
In 2015, the UD Trucks Extra Mile Challenge had six contestants, competing over three tasks designed to replicate the metro delivery experience. The judges examined and marked the driver by the amount of time taken, delivery accuracy, obeying the road rules, fuel efficiency and a smooth driving style with no harsh braking or acceleration. Read more


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Brussels has completed a u-turn on the new EU data law that would have threatened to wipe out huge numbers of customer data files.
The latest official communiqué on dialogue between the EU Parliament, Council and Commission, the bodies responsible for the forthcoming new law, indicates that the current UK marketing data regulation will be the template for what is to come.
The previous official report of progress on talks suggested customer marketers would face draconian type rules that would entail new compliance rules that would threaten to wipe out millions of customer files. The report stated opt-in permission would need to be based on consumers electing to receive messages based on given subject matter and given communications channels. According to the latest statement this is no more, and data regulation will be more or less what we have now.
For loyalty managers the previous stance of requiring consumers to agree to opt in to revised consent criteria based on specific subjects and forms of communication before any messaging could take place post March 2018 has been replaced with consent needing to be ‘unambiguous’ as the key qualification.
The latest official communiqué indicates that the current UK marketing data regulation will be the template for what is to come.
If consumers had ignored or refused requests to opt in to the previously proposed complicated consent rules their information would have been placed out of bounds as far as further use was concerned.
The key qualification for consent now is being clear in proposing that communication will take place with an emphasis on transparency and plain language.
The policy change is based on the technicality of legitimate interest now being considered reason for companies to use personal data for marketing purposes.
The revised draft of the law more or less mirrors existing UK rules regarding consent, though all opt-in terms and conditions will need to be rewritten. Plus there are non specific warnings that data users will have to more rigidly abide by the law, and make careful assessments of relationships with individuals. Quite what this means, and how it will manifest itself is unclear.
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In addition, plans detailed in the previous announcement would have prohibited use of tracking data, and no profiling or segmentation without explicit consent. Now, any data that cannot directly identify an individual is considered to be within the boundaries of use. However, in terms of profiling there will be the right of consumers to opt out.
Whether online identifiers such as cookies fall into the definition of personal data depend on where they are placed in the online ecosystem. A cookie placed by an internet service provider will be classified as personal data as it could identify the individual, but a cookie placed by an advertiser that cannot be linked to an email address or any other personal information is not likely to be presumed personal data. This represents a massive about face by the European authorities.
Punishment for breaches of the new law are proposed as being as high as 4% of turnover, which for major corporations applies to global income.
The was also concern that companies would be forced to appoint internal data protection officers, but any thoughts of mandatory appointments for SMEs has gone. For larger companies, and those that specialise in processing data, such a position will be compulsory, though most within these two categories will already have a data protection officer.
Punishment for breaches of the new law are proposed as being as high as 4% of turnover.
There will be a right to be forgotten, and free access data provision, but the latter only applies in reasonable circumstances yet to be defined.
These two changes to the law may have the biggest impact for some companies. The right to be forgotten involves creating an easily recognisable way of requesting personal information is erased, and the request will have to be acted upon promptly. For most companies this will involve creating a new data protocol, plus many CRM systems do not have an erase facility. Software changes may have to made.
Access data will be free rather than the £10 than can currently be charged. For major users of consumer data, such as financial companies, providing members of the public with details of their data files could add up to be an expensive procedure.
The latest announcement from Brussels is a great deal more friendly for customer marketers than the previous one, and it is unlikely at this late stage in developments that there will be further change, but there is no guarantee until full and final publication of the regulations at the end of March.


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‘BroadbandTV named to prestigious ‘Ready to Rocket’ list known for identifying companies with outstanding achievements in sales, profits and growth
VANCOUVER Jan. 26
The annual list recognizes the hottest BC companies who have created innovative products and services that are capitalizing on important IT trends with substantial client lists.
BroadbandTV has created a compelling suite of online video monetization services that benefit content owners in numerous ways. Broadbandtv puts content owners back in control of their content by detecting, filtering and monetizing their content on popular video portals online.
BBTV is a media and technology company that brings together content owners, network operators and advertisers to create economically sustainable Video over IP business models. BroadbandTV specializes in the aggregation, optimization, distribution and monetization of video content via Internet Protocol (IP) and Wireless Networks. The Company’s clients include marquee companies such as the National Basketball Association (NBA) and Warner Bros.
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The Cambodian Garment Training Institute (CGTI) of the Garment Manufacturers Association in Cambodia (GMAC) was inaugurated here on Aug. 23.
The inauguration ceremony was presided over by Prime Minister Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo Hun Sen.
According to the CGTI's website, located in the Phnom Penh Special Economic Zone in Kambol district, Khan Pursenchey, CGTI is aimed to provide qualitative and quantitative capacity building goals. It will offer both long-term training programmes as well as short-term courses tailored to the demands of the Fashion industry.
Cambodia has in total 11,168 factories legally registered, employing nearly 1.2 million workers across the country. Of the registered, some 1,107 are garment and footwear factories hiring more than 740,000 workers.
Garment and footwear are the main exported products of Cambodia. Their export volume has risen to over US$7.3 billion in 2016. For the first quarter of this year, the volume reached US$1.55 billion, up more than 13 percent compared with the same period last year.
Source: Agency Kampuchea Press


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Google's Universal Analytics will stop processing new hits on July 1st 2023 and makes room for Google Analytics 4.
Continue loading your data using Qlik's new GA4 connector, available for Qlik Cloud and Qlik Sense Enterprise on Windows as of today: Google Analytics 4
The new Google Analytics 4 connector will also be included in the Qlik Web Connector Standalone package, which is anticipated to release in June 2023.
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Investors are certainly giving Whitman credit for driving improved earnings performance. HP shares were up in after-hours trading to $2.90, or more than 13 percent, to $24.13 after the $120 billion computer giant, for the quarter ended April 30, posted non-GAAP diluted earnings per share of 87 cents per share, well above the Wall Street consensus of about 81 cent per share.
HP sales for the quarter were $27.6 billion, off slightly from the $28.1 billion Wall Street consensus, and down 10 percent compared with the same period one year ago when HP posted $28.35 billion in sales.
Whitman said HP must strike a fine balance between market share and profitability as it battles Dell in the industry-standard server market. "We did walk away from deals that were really problematic from an operating market perspective," she said. "Now what the team understands is that can't be an excuse. That means we've got to figure out how to compete. We have to make sure we have got the right product designed for the right market segment appropriately featured -- not over-featured -- and we have to make decisions about what deals we must win."
HP is going to be focused on deals that are "sticky" as opposed to deals that are "strictly transactional," where customers are looking for simply the lowest price rather than developing a long-term relationship, said Whitman. "That is the balance that we are putting in place," she said.
One segment where Dell is having success against HP is with cloud service and Internet providers that are building out data centers with aggressively priced, custom-designed industry-standard servers.
HP CFO Cathie Lesjak admitted as much, noting that HP saw "further weakness" in sales to cloud service providers. Lesjak also blamed the overall poor industry-standard server performance on "poor execution coupled with continued macro-pressure and an intensely competitive pricing environment."
"In our mainstream business, we struggled with our entry products and saw pressures in volume [servers] and some areas of the value side of the business," she said.
One HP partner, who did not want to be identified, said the Dell pricing pressure is taking its toll on HP partners that have focused on "transactional" server sales rather than building out a strategic solution-focused business with customers. He said he expects his HP data center business to be up significantly this year.
Another top executive for an HP solution provider, who did not want to be identified, said he sees the Dell server share gains as part of a market share push to help drive the Dell leveraged buyout. "Dell is trying to gain market share to make its business look better than it is," he said. "Long term, that is simply not sustainable."
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Feb 7 - Greenlight Capital's David Einhorn takes on Apple over its cash pile while analysts express concerns about Google's valuation.
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Dayton, Ohio NCR Corp. on Tuesday said it has completed the purchase of TNR Holdings Corp., the second largest DVD kiosk operator in North America, according to the Dayton Business Journal.
NCR made the acquisition to accelerate the installation of Blockbuster-branded DVD rental kiosks in retail locations, such as supermarkets and convenience stores.
“This acquisition is a major step forward in NCR’s strategy of becoming the leading provider of self-service entertainment solutions,” said John Bruno, executive VP of NCR Industry Solutions Group.
NCR has purchased the remaining equity and debt in TNR for cash considerations. Other terms were not disclosed.
TNR operates DVD rental kiosks under the brands “MovieCube” and “The New Release” in supermarkets and grocery stores throughout North America. NCR had been a minority investor in TNR since the summer of 2008.
That same year, NCR began a strategic alliance with Blockbuster to deploy DVD rental kiosks in a pilot program that was the first step of a national rollout of thousands of units.


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NEW YORK (Reuters) – The prices of so-called meme stocks may be skewed because the majority of trades in these names are done outside of the public exchanges where stock pricing takes place, the New York Stock Exchange chief said Wednesday.
“Meme stocks”, which often start out as low-valued, high-selling stocks behind which users of online forums like Reddit’s WallStreetBets recover, are among the most heavily traded and volatile stocks on any given day.
Stocks of companies like video game retailer GameStop Corp and theater chain operator AMC Entertainment have skyrocketed this year, with GameStop rising more than 1,600% in January alone, leading to trading bans at some brokers and hearings in front of Congress and regulators .
“With some of the meme stocks we’ve seen, or stocks with high retail participation, the vast majority of the order flow can be traded off-exchange, which is problematic,” said Stacey Cunningham, president of Intercontinental Exchange Inc. NYSE.
“This pricing doesn’t really reflect supply and demand,” she said at a conference hosted by CNBC.
Retail trade spiked during the coronavirus pandemic, aided by a switch by retail brokers to commission-free trading, with individual traders now responsible for around 35% of the market volume, up from 20% before the pandemic.
For meme stocks, individual traders contribute up to 70% of the volume, Cunningham said.
The majority of retail orders bypass exchanges due to an arrangement called pay for the flow of orders, in which retail brokers sell their clients’ marketable orders to wholesale brokers. Wholesalers match orders internally and try to take advantage of the bid-ask spread while offering retailers the best market price or better.
Retail brokers say paying for order flow lowers the overall cost for individual traders.
However, the practice raises conflict of interest questions and will be included in a full review of exchange rules, Gary Gensler, chairman of the US Securities and Exchange Commission, said last week.
The review will also examine whether over-the-counter trading – which accounts for about 50% of the market when institutional block deals are taken into account – skews the pricing mechanism for stocks, Gensler said.
Reporting by John McCrank in New York; Editing by Matthew Lewis


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With large numbers of their customers under lockdowns and/or facing uncertain financial circumstances, engaging effectively with consumers demands new approaches.
To maintain and build relationships with consumers while many are sidelined, lots of brands are upping their content marketing investments.
Here are four examples of brands using the Covid-19 crisis as an opportunity to bolster their content marketing.
DoubleTree, an American hotel chain owned by Hilton, is famous for the chocolate chip cookies it serves guests at check-in. The recipe had been a corporate secret, with lovers of the cookies forced to try to replicate them using unofficial copycat recipes.
But extraordinary times call for extraordinary measures and with its regular guests stuck at home, DoubleTree decided to reveal its chocolate chip cookie recipe to the world.
“I know this is an anxious time for everyone,” DoubleTree SVP and global head Shawn McAteer stated. “A warm chocolate chip cookie can’t solve everything, but it can bring a moment of comfort and happiness.”
A video containing the recipe has been viewed nearly 250,000 times, fans have been posting the cookies they baked using the recipe on social media, and numerous online and offline media outlets have covered the news.
The warm response is an especially good outcome for a hotel chain that has seen the environment for its business turn cold, as it allows DoubleTree to maintain a connection to consumers at a time when they’re not thinking about hotels.
Global shoe and athletic apparel powerhouse Nike has temporarily closed its stores in key markets, including the US, Western Europe, Canada and Australia. But the brand has been pumping up engagement with consumers using content marketing.
Last month, it made its subscription Nike Training Club app, which offers streaming workouts, training programs and expert tips, free. It also began pushing out more content to its Nike and Nike Running Club apps, Nike.com website, TRAINED podcast and social channels to serve the millions upon millions of consumers who are under lockdown and trying to maintain their fitness indoors.
To promote its content offerings, Nike developed a marketing campaign, Play for the World, that utilizes its roster of athlete endorsers and shows how they’re keeping in top form during the pandemic.
Beauty brand NuFace, which makes a facial toning device, has seen its sales surge as consumers stuck at home seek at-home treatments for skincare. To adapt to the coronavirus environment, the company has replaced the in-person house calls it employed before with virtual house calls hosted on Zoom and Facetime. These calls target spa partners and influencers that work with the brand, and consist of tutorials delivered by NuFace’s founder and CEO Tara Peterson.
The company is also doubling down on the content it creates for Instagram. Views on its Instagram Stories are up 30%, and likes and comments on its Instagram posts are up 20%.
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In an effort to create content that resonates with viewers, NuFace surveys them on what type of content they would like to see and is responding “in hours” with content that aims to please them.
Importantly, NuFace isn’t trying to aggressively push product in its content. Instead, according to Peterson, “the most important thing for us right now is staying connected to our community and finding ways to uplift them.”
B2C brands aren’t the only ones making the best of the crisis. Unity Technologies, which makes a popular gaming engine, has made three months of premium content from its Unity Learn available to game developers.
Unity Learn, as the name suggests, offers instructional content to developers for building games using the company’s technology. This content includes tutorials, full courses and sample projects.
As part of its Covid-19 content marketing effort, Unity also launched Create with Code Live, a virtual class offering, that is also free for all interested.
In announcing these, the company released a statement aimed at game developers of all levels, which explained, “At this difficult time, we remain committed to making it easier and more intuitive for you to achieve your aspirations. We believe the world is a better place with more creators in it. Today we want to go beyond the normal…”
The key takeaway: be useful
No matter the industry or nature of a business, the case studies above all have one thing in common: the brands behind them are aiming to make themselves useful — not just entertaining — to consumers at a time when many of them are stuck at home.
Obviously, some brands will have a greater opportunity to do this than others but as the DoubleTree case study highlights, even brands hardest hit by the Covid-19 pandemic can find brand assets that lend themselves to compelling content marketing campaigns.


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InterContinental hotel has announced it is “refreshing” its brand to further reflect the hotel group’s purpose and the needs of hotel owners, consumers, and communities around the world.
The brand refresh, which will see it move from IHG to IHG Hotels and Resorts, reflects the company’s growth to 16 brands, operating nearly 6,000 hotels across 100 countries.
With an updated identity, the company said it will focus on strengthening perception, how it engages guests, hotel owners and colleagues and better promoting the breadth of its portfolio.
Claire Bennett, chief customer officer, IHG Hotels and Resorts, commented that the travel industry has faced challenges “like never before”.
She said: “We have an incredible family of brands, centred around connecting people – strengthening family bonds, forging business partnerships, uniting far-flung friends and engaging with our communities.
“Our evolved brand articulates how we bring our purpose of True Hospitality for Good to life for our guests, hotel owners, colleagues and communities. So, as we continue to lead through and beyond the pandemic, we’re clear who we are, what we stand for and how we can help guests open up their world again when they’re ready to travel.”
She added: “And we all feel we need that more than ever, because travel not only opens doors, it opens minds and hearts. That’s why our hotels are more than just a backdrop to life’s special moments, they are a collection of welcoming experiences.”
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Fully sustainable organic meat farms, crops nourished with pure filtered rainwater and cattle cared for using traditional medicine are perhaps not the first things that spring to mind when thinking about the Chinese food production system.
But in a country where the subject of food safety is constantly bubbling away like a spicy Sichuan hotpot, a surprising number of food producers are adapting their production methods in an effort to drive sustainable change and continue raising an industry standard that has already seen significant upheaval.
One of the biggest barometers for progress in the Chinese food industry is the dairy sector which, in large part as a response to the tainted baby-milk formula scandal in 2008, has paved the way for a number of ethical dairy suppliers to implement reform.
A date for the dairy
According to Clara Pi FCSI, Hong Kong-based nutritionist and director of FCG, the fallout of the milk formula scandal was far-reaching and is still being felt some seven years later: “The melamine incident has become a political and social unrest issue as people in China are flocking to Hong Kong to buy infant milk formula, in turn causing a shortage for Hong Kong residents. The only way to resolve this is to revamp the milk industry in China.”
One such example of the overhaul to which Pi refers is the Green Yard dairy, actually founded a year before the scandal in question by a group headed by farmer Wang Zhanli. Widely recognised as the first fully organic dairy in China, Green Yard prides itself on putting in place production practices that meet or even exceed those in Europe.
And although Chinese milk consumption still relies heavily on imports, ventures pioneered by those such as Green Yard have undoubtedly been a success. In a 2014 visit to the Yili dairy, China’s largest dairy company, president Xi Jinping praised the way it has helped instigate new business strategies on “quality comes first” and “technology-driven innovations” to enable product and process traceability via QR codes and scanning by mobile phones.
How to meat new standards
The meat industry is another that has come under particularly heavy scrutiny, none more so than in the sale of mislabelled and expired meat by several fast-food giants in 2014. Issues such as this have seen the evolution of organic farms like Huimingshan, located in the mountains of southwest Anhui province, and the Natural Poultry Group (NPG), a poultry supplier committed to the highest standards of biosecurity and animal welfare.
USDA figures show that pork consumption in China surpassed 50 million tonnes in 2012, making it the meat of choice for Chinese consumers. But rather than jump on the industrialised pork production bandwagon, Zhu Xianwen from Huimingshan describes how the company is striving to do things a little differently; “We at Huimingshan are part of a national ecological demonstration zone where sustainable farming methods are practised to lower the carbon footprint and protect the environment.
“The result is a business philosophy that supports the growth of the organic food industry in China, an entire farm that follows fully organic practices, and a high quality product that is safe and ethical.”
The Natural Poultry Group tells a similar story. Committed to chemical and antibiotic-free farming practices, it is a group of scientists, veterinarians and farmers that has identified the issues that exist in the poultry production system and set about developing ways to improve them.
A hard sell?
If any sort of positives have emerged from the recent food safety issues, it is that they have drawn attention to and driven a demand for better quality, which is helping to galvanise new innovations such as ethical food production. The shift in how the market is moving and in particular the ways in which two such important sectors as meat and dairy are operating is tangible.
But after so many false dawns and disappointments, will Chinese consumers prove hard to convince? In a 2013 interview given to the state-run English language newspaper China Daily, Green Yard general manager Hou Xuejun describes one of the hurdles the company has faced: “Many people don’t like our products because it is a domestic brand,” he says. “And the reason our prices are higher is because the availability of suitable organic land in China is very limited.”
When products come with a higher price tag – typically two to three times more expensive than the cheapest competitors – many consumers continue to ask why they should be expected to pay more for a product that, after all, is still “Made in China”, a label associated with failings across a number of industries, not just food.
People’s suspicions, coupled with the rising disparity between the average disposable income in rural and urban areas, could be the biggest challenges facing any new-look food industry.
For the timebeing, these companies represent just a tiny piece of the enormous pie that is Chinese food production, but as knowledge about them and others like them continues to grow, what this represents is something far more significant that can be seen spreading among retailers both online and off.
“As people in China are beginning to realise the importance of food safety and healthy eating habits, things like health food restaurants and retailers are becoming very popular. The dietetics profession in China is also looking at revising its Healthy Eating Food Guide soon,” says Clara Pi.
“Currently, there is still a problem with food safety in China. But both the government and people are now aware of the seriousness of the problem. That’s the first step towards any improvement.”


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Some Oklahoma police departments and county sheriff’s departments state are equipping officers with the VIDMIC, a device that can record audio and video and take still pictures, reports The Oklahoman. The device is clipped on the officer’s shoulder, much like the shoulder microphones most officers wear. “I’m sitting here thinking there’s got to be a downside, but there really isn’t,” said Catoosa School District Police Chief Kevin McKim. “I can’t think of a negative for it. It reduces the amount of frivolous lawsuits, reduces an agency’s liability and reduces court appearance time for officers. If somebody makes a complaint, we’re able to review it and handle it immediately.”
The device is cheaper than a dashboard camera, which is good only if an officer is in or near a patrol car. The recording device costs about $600. Video can be downloaded to a computer and reviewed. Each device can record audio and video for about three hours, said Mike Marshall of EHS Inc., a Utah-based company that makes the VIDMIC. The recording device began selling five months ago and so far, 180 law enforcement agencies worldwide are using it. The recording devices are being used by police departments in Los Angeles, New York City, Chicago, San Diego and Miami.


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Real estate developer Louis Ceruzzi has grand plans for a sleek $1 billion Manhattan skyscraper, featuring luxury shops and condos that soar high above Fifth Avenue. Two years after Ceruzzi and a partner bought the site, they have yet to break ground. For now, all he has to show for his trouble is an empty lot, an idle backhoe and scattered piles of rubble. The delay suggests an irony: even with election of Donald Trump, the first developer as...Read More
December 19, 2015
Daniel Thomson We have just hired a Business development manager whos job it is combination of strategic analysis, marketing, and sales. Business development. As a professionals he will be involved in everything from the development of their employers’ products and services, to the creation of marketing strategies, to the generation of sales leads, to negotiating and closing deals.