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Motherboard reports that a university professor created an app that detects net neutrality violations — that is, when service providers block, throttle, prioritize or otherwise interfere with legal internet use. It's like a speed-test app, same as all the others, but with more detail and a serious research goal in mind. Apple, sadly, finds it contains "objectionable content" that lacks "direct benefits" to its users, unlike utilitarian AppStore mainstays such as iFart: The Original Fart Sounds App and Thump Trump.
An Apple App Store reviewer told Choffnes that "your app has no direct benefits to the user," according to screenshots reviewed by Motherboard. According to Apple's reviewer, the app contained "Objectionable Content," a catch-all for apps that Apple doesn't want to let into its App Store. Apple is blocking the app and no one is quite sure why, including Choffnes; neither Apple nor Verizon responded to requests for comment for this article.
Wehe is is designed to be part of Choffnes's research work to determine geographic and carrier-related differences in video throttling. When you open the app, you are presented with a consent form that "invites you to take part in a research project."
Can't imagine why deep academic research, performed by the general public at the app layer when the Senate is one vote from enshrining Net Neutrality in law and permanently undermining the federal regulator that ISPs spent years capturing, might set off alarm bells in the walled garden at the world's most profitable phone company


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During the launch of Windows 8,the talks about Windows 9 had begun.Many people began wondering about the startups and the interface of the Windows OS’s after the launch of Windows 8 Beta.After the launch of Windows 8,people had a hard time in adjusting to the new settings and user interface(UI) of the OS.With a whole new Start Screen and Connection with Microsoft Store,Windows 8 soon became a popular OS like Windows 7 and XP.But there were many people who didn’t appreciate the OS and gave negative reviews.
In Windows 9,Microsoft wants to make the interface more simple and user friendly.It also plans to introduce new concepts into the OS.Some of the Rumored Features are-
Start Menu-After the criticism regarding the Start Menu in Windows 8,Microsoft plans to bring back the old Menu to avoid negativism.The Start Menu would be exactly like in Windows 7,but along with this it would have the Live Tiles and other Store Apps.
Virtual Desktop-This concept was first introduced in Ubuntu OS.It is based on the concept of Multitasking.This feature allows multiple desktop interface to do simultaneous works. This was a feature which was expected to be introduced a long time ago by Microsoft.
There has been a lot of rumors regarding the release of this OS..Many leaked Screenshots revealed that the modern UI of Windows 9 is able to run the store apps in windowed mode rather than full.Hence if the user requires running apps on the desktop he could do them without switching interfaces.The latest update by Microsoft regarding Windows 8.2 which is expected to be released this September.So this news speculates the launch may be during Summer next year.The Beta Version is expected to be launched at the fall of this year,probably December.Some Reports suggest that it would be launched along with Windows 8.2.
These are few of the rumors relating to Windows 9.The public expectation on this OS is very high.Lets just hope Microsoft unviels this OS as fast as possible with good and User friendly features .

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GameStop to close up to 130 stores, open 300-400 tech outlets
The company’s technology brands Spring Mobile, Simply Mac and Cricket Wireless together will almost double their footprint this year. The closures of its GameStop stores represent 2 percent or less of its current collection of 6,457 stores.
GameStop runs more than 35 stores in the Austin region.
“The opportunities that have presented themselves we see as unique,” said Paul Raines, GameStop CEO during an investor meeting Tuesday.
The move is expected to generate an additional $375 to $425 million in sales in fiscal 2014, the company said. The three businesses have the potential to be $1 billion businesses in upcoming years, said Raines.
GameStop (NYSE: GME) is planning to leverage its exclusive relationship with AT&T to bolster the presence of the technology brands, including Cricket, which is the new name for Aio Wireless, AT&T’s answer to no-contract competitors.
“The benefits of exclusivity far outweigh the benefits of multi-channel sales,” Raines said. “We see exclusivity for GameStop as the right solution.”
GameStop acquired Apple retailer Simply Mac in August 2013 and AT&T retailer Spring Mobile in November 2013. It opened its first 31 Aio stores last year.
Raines said the move to bolster its technology brands is simply to continue diversifying the company’s offerings, but that its pre-used and digital sales have only been on the rise, something GameStop expects to continue into fiscal 2014.
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When it comes to cannabis as medicine, flexibility in application is needed. Each patient has specific needs and manufacturers offer innovative solutions. We take a closer look at the cannabis patches developed by Cannabis Science, which are now used to treat fibromyalgia and other conditions.
As we all know, smokers like to use nicotine patches to quit smoking. After all, a patch on the skin that slowly releases chemicals into the bloodstream is quite discreet. This method has minimal side effects and allows for a more concentrated dose. Nowadays, something similar is happening in the world of cannabis.
Medical cannabis patients often require a very specific chemical composition. There are also concerns about the potentially harmful effects of smoking, vaporising, consuming edible cannabis products, etc. As the cannabis industry continues to develop, patches are a promising treatment option.
Cannabis Science, Inc. is a life sciences company based in Colorado Springs, Colorado. It released a cannabis transdermal patch that it believes could relieve pain directly related to diseases such as fibromyalgia, diabetes and neuropathy. Medical research is still trying to harness the effects of cannabis on neurology. So far, it seems that a number of conditions will respond well to cannabis treatment under appropriate conditions. The patches proposed by Cannabis Science could change this situation. Another Colorado-based company, Mary’s Medicinals, started offering similar patches in 2013.
How do these patches actually work? Sticky squares made from medical tissue are mixed with cannabinoids. The patches need to form a stable and breathable layer on the skin to prevent them from breaking down and the chemicals from entering the body too quickly. Usually a little rubbing alcohol or compounds such as dimethyl sulfoxide provide the right balance. As cannabinoids are absorbed through the skin, a constant and steady release of their analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties is guaranteed. Cannabis Science has already announced two patches for the treatment of two specific diseases: one for fibromyalgia, the other for diabetic neuropathy.
THE FUTURE OF MEDICAL CANNABIS
The Cannabis Science team has already announced several more patches for the future. They believe that this type of application is both inconspicuous and effective. More and more jurisdictions are not only looking to legalise cannabis, but also to fund serious research into its medical benefits. Finally, providing an effective method of administration is essential in any medicine. In any case, the people at Cannabis Science are convinced that patches are becoming increasingly popular among medical users. In fact, they have already attracted the interest of patients, manufacturers and healthcare professionals around the world. We shall see how this new market will affect the debate on the legalisation of medical marijuana.
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Samsung unveiled a degradable frame on the occasion of Earth Day
To celebrate Earth Day, Samsung has announced a collaboration with designer Sean Wotherspoon to unveil new eco-friendly cases and straps. Samsung’s new accessories are made entirely from recycled materials. Samsung mobile phone cases and watch straps are biodegradable, which means their environmental impact is much lower than normal cases and straps.
According to Digital Trends writes that Samsung’s new accessories include a case for the phone Galaxy S21 and band for Galaxy Watch 4. It is possible to buy these accessories from today.
Samsung and Sean Wotherspoon have focused their main focus on the design of new accessories. All the new accessories are available in green, yellow, and pink colors and feature cartoon graphics of the globe, the peace sign, and more. In addition to the band, Samsung also offers new watch faces.
Many companies tend to present their programs on Earth Day to protect the planet where we humans live, and Samsung is one of these companies; However, this is not the first time that the manufacturer of the Galaxy series of phones takes steps in this direction.
The Koreans had previously released similar accessories. Samsung is also trying to reduce the amount of electronic waste through various projects.
A few weeks ago, it was announced in a report that Samsung plans to repair defective devices of users with their consent through recycled parts in order to reduce costs and the amount of electronic waste. also be less. This Samsung plan has not yet been officially introduced and implemented.


text: WASHINGTON (9/30/11)--As most credit unions continue to offer free debit card services, banks are just beginning to apply sometimes hefty fees to the popular service. It was widely reported Thursday that Bank of America has plans to begin charging a $5 monthly fee to some debit-card users—-in an attempt to recoup lost revenues caused by the implementation of a statutory cap on debit interchange fees. The fee cap, mandated by the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, set a limit of 21 cents for debit card fees and allows an additional five basis points of the value of the transaction to cover fraud losses. The law, however, does not apply to most credit unions because of an exemption for card issuers with assets of less than $10 billion. The Credit Union National Association (CUNA) and other financial trade groups waged a heated battle trying to get the U.S. Congress to “stop, study, and start over” on the interchange cap that CUNA argued was hastily added to the large financial reform bill without adequate study of its consequences. Merchants claimed consumers would benefit from lower prices if interchange fees were capped but balked at having any provisions in the bill that would require them to share any savings with their customers. No such provision was added. CUNA and the other financial groups warned lawmakers that without such a requirement, the fee cap was anti-consumer as it would force debit card issuers to charge a monthly fee for what had almost universally been a free service--one very popular with consumers without requiring an offset from the merchants. “This is precisely what we warned would happen,” Ryan Donovan, CUNA senior vice president of legislative affairs, said Thursday. “As the interchange regulation goes into effect, it is quite possible that others will follow suit and set fees.” Donovan said that throughout the legislative and regulatory process proponents of the interchange fee cap claimed consumers not only would not be harmed by the debit interchange law, they would benefit from it. “It should be clear to everyone now that the debit interchange law adversely impacts consumers,” Donovan said. “The silver lining, to the extent that there is any, is that the new fees imposed by Bank of America and others could prompt more consumers to join credit unions for lower rates and better service,” Donovan said. In fact, a USA Today article published earlier this week said the gap between the historically low rates credit unions offer their members and the higher rates big banks charge their customers could become even wider as a result of the new debit interchange fee cap regulations. (News Now 9/29/11). CUNA continues to pursue all avenues to assure the creation of a two-tier interchange systems to preserve credit unions’ debit card interchange fee revenue.


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A brand new energy drink is causing a stir after a marketing stunt went viral on social media. Beast Energy's newest product was demonstrated by some lovely ladies who showed just how potent the new recipe is.
Women all over the globe have been queuing outside stores, hoping to get their hands on a can. A spike in shattered pelvis' has also been recorded in recent days. Experts have been blaming the new trend on Snu Snu, which has been rapidly increasing since the release of the energy drink. Become a beast with Beast Energy's new and improved recipe!
Coming soon to a store near you is Beast Energy's brand new recipe, that's sure to give you the boost to become a real beast at the gym!
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Microsoft has finally released a version of Teams that is optimized to run on the Apple Silicon Mac platform. “For Mac users, this means a significant performance boost, ensuring efficient use of device resources and an optimized Teams experience even when using multiple high-resolution monitors during video calling meetings,” said Anupam Pattnaik of Microsoft.
The updated app arrives nearly two years after Apple revealed its first Silicon M1-based device. So far, Teams has been running using the Rosetta 2 translation, resulting in performance issues like slow startup times, crashing lagging, and more. One solution is to run a progressive version of the Teams web app, which requires the Microsoft Edge Mac browser.
Other Microsoft applications including the Office suite became available shortly after the Silicon-based Mac debuted. However, the company only started beta testing an optimized version of Teams for the new chip back in April.
The new version of Teams will be released as a universal binary that runs naturally on Macs powered by Intel and Silicon. However, users will still have to wait a bit longer, as Microsoft plans to release it gradually over the coming months.


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Once again, phresh off the runway.
See all the looks from H&M's latest designer collaboration.
This is the comeback the department store's been looking for.
Tommy Hilfiger and Gigi Hadid take on London Fashion Week with a "Rock Circus" show.
The supermodel stars in the fast fashion retailer's new short film.
The 16-year-old hit her first catwalk on Day 1 of New York Fashion Week.
The 'Starboy' singer is back with another collection for the retailer.
See the full lookbook for the duo's third collection together.
The luxury conglomerates created a charter to improve working conditions for models.
The sister brand will reportedly be called "White Label."
The Crawford jean is finally here.
The Off-White designer recreates 10 classic Nike sneakers.
This is the Birkenstock upgrade you've been waiting for.
The fashion house is amping up its legal battle against the fast fashion company.
The next exhibition will reportedly tackle religion and fashion.
The models bare all for a black and white editorial.
The designer is changing venues for New York Fashion Week.
The new brand is looking to shake up the plus-size fashion industry.
The all-American brand poaches the British footwear label.
The limited-edition collection is now available to shop.
Someone get Nancy Sinatra a pair, stat.
The latest designer collaboration is here.
The designer makes his debut behind the lens for the brand's Fall 2017 ads.
The new shopper costs more than that infamous Ikea look-alike tote.
The NYFW exodus continues...
Just days before its scheduled U.S. pop-up shops.
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The recalled vehicles have steering or temperature issues05/28/2015 | ConsumerAffairs
In the first of 2 actions, Ford is recalling 423,000 Ford Taurus and Flex vehicles, Lincoln MKS and MKT vehicles, 2011-2012 Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles, and 2011 Mercury Milan vehicles.
A potential intermittent electrical connection in the steering gear might result in the loss of electric power steering assist while driving. If this happens, the steering system defaults to manual steering mode, making the vehicle more difficult to steer, especially at lower spe...
The light output may exceed federal limits in some instances05/22/2015 | ConsumerAffairs
Ford Motor Company is recalling 21,435 model year 2015 Lincoln MKZ vehicles manufactured February 17, 2014, to March 19, 2015, and equipped with daytime running lights (DRL).
The parking lights do not reduce their light output from a DRL level when used in conjunction with the headlights and may exceed the permissible amount allowed by federal regulations. Excessive light output could temporarily blind oncoming traffic, increasing the risk of a crash.
Ford has notified ...
Latest recall unrelated to other fire-related Ford recalls02/11/2008 | ConsumerAffairs
By Joe Benton
Ford Motor Co. is recalling another 57,199 trucks and SUVs warning that the vehicles might catch fire because of a design flaw.
The latest Ford fire recall covers 2006 and 2007 trucks and SUV equipped with the 5.4 liter engine. They are the 2006-2007 E-150, E-250, E-350 trucks and the 2007 Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator.
The fire hazard in the Ford vehicles is caused by the fuel rail cross-over hose, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administrat...
Company Covers Up Problem, Lets Consumers, Mechanics Pick Up the Tab05/31/2007 | ConsumerAffairs
By Joe Benton
More and more Ford mechanics and technicians are siding with consumers, charging that the troubled automaker is fully aware of a major flaw in Ford engines that causes the power plant to spit out spark plugs at random and without warning.
They complain that Ford is covering up the defect while squeezing and short-changing technicians and mechanics tasked with repairing the problem for Ford consumers.
The trouble is, no one is listening to the warning and Ford continues to ...
The fuel pump may fail01/13/2015 | ConsumerAffairs
Ford Motor Company is recalling 9,038 model year 2014 Ford Escape vehicles manufactured April 15, 2014, to May 8, 2014, and 2015 Lincoln MKC vehicles manufactured April 21, 2014, to May 15, 2014.
Improper nickel plating of components within the fuel pump may result in the fuel pump failing which could cause the vehicle to stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall is ex...
The windshield glass may have air bubbles09/19/2014 | ConsumerAffairs
Ford Motor Company is recalling 1,139 model year 2015 Lincoln MKC vehicles manufactured August 20, 2013, to June 6, 2014.
The affected vehicles may have visible air bubbles in the windshield glass. Air bubbles in the windshield could affect the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the windshields for air bubbles, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began in August 2014.
Owners may contact ...
The vehicles' steering issue may have been improperly repaired in a previous recall11/05/2014 | ConsumerAffairs
Ford is recalling approximately 38,600 2005-2011 Ford Crown Victoria vehicles, Mercury Grand Marquis vehicles, and Lincoln Town Car vehicles built from March 8, 2004 to Aug. 30, 2011.
The vehicles may have been improperly repaired during a previous safety recall for an issue with the lower intermediate steering shaft. This improper repair could potentially result in a loss of steering.
Ford says it is aware of one accident and no injuries attributed to this condition.
The coolant pump for the hybrid system may fail09/12/2014 | ConsumerAffairs
Ford Motor Company is recalling 70,209 model year 2005-2008 Ford Escape hybrid electric vehicles manufactured October 13, 2003, to June 20, 2008, and 2006-2008 Mercury Mariner hybrid electric vehicles manufactured June 10, 2005, to June 20, 2008.
The coolant pump for the hybrid system may fail resulting in the hybrid electronics overheating. If the hybrid electronics system overheats, it may shut down the powertrain, resulting in a stall-like condition, increasing the ris...
The vehicles could hesitate or stall09/12/2014 | ConsumerAffairs
Ford Motor Company is recalling 133,227 model year 2013-2014 Escape vehicles manufactured October 5, 2011, to April 1, 2013, and equipped with 2.0 liter engines; and Focus ST vehicles manufactured February 14, 2012, to October 14, 2013, and equipped with 2.0 liter engines.
Insufficient compression in the engine wiring harness splices to the Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) sensor may provide incorrect signals to the powertrain control module (PCM). Incorrect signals could...
The air bags may not function as intended in the event of a crash09/29/2014 | ConsumerAffairs
Ford Motor Company is recalling approximately 850,000 2013-2014 Ford C-MAX, Fusion, Escape and Lincoln MKZ vehicles in North America for a potential issue with the restraints control module.
The restraints control module in the recalled vehicles may experience a short circuit, illuminating the air bag warning indicator. Depending on the location of the short circuit, the deployable restraint systems (e.g., airbags, pretensioners, side curtains) may not function as intende...
The key can be removed even if the transmission is not in Par11/18/2014 | ConsumerAffairs
Ford is recalling approximately 65,000 2014-15 Fusions manufactured from July 27, 2013, to Oct. 31, 2014; 2015 Fusion Energi vehicles manufactured from July 14, 2014, to Oct. 31, 2014; and 2015 Fusion Hybrid vehicles manufactured from Feb. 24, 2014, to Oct. 31, 2014.
A programming issue in the instrument cluster allows the key to be removed 30 minutes after the ignition is turned off, even if the transmission is not in Park. This is a compliance issue with a regulation in...
Steering gears may have been assembled incorrectly08/29/2014 | ConsumerAffairs
Ford Motor Company is recalling 508 model year 2014 Focus and C-Max vehicles manufactured August 8, 2014, to August 15, 2014.
The affected vehicles may have steering gears that were incorrectly assembled. The incorrectly manufactured steering gears may cause impaired steering, including the loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering gears, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on Se...
Circuits on the printed circuit board may short10/02/2014 | ConsumerAffairs
Ford Motor Company is recalling 746,842 model year 2013-2014 Ford C-Max vehicles manufactured January 19, 2012, to November 21, 2013; Ford Fusion vehicles manufactured February 3, 2012, to August 24, 2013; Ford Escape vehicles manufactured October 5, 2011, to November 1, 2013; and Lincoln MKZ vehicles manufactured April 25, 2012, to September 30, 2013.
The coating on portions of the Restraint Control Module (RCM) may crack, and when exposed to humidity, circuits on ...
The safety belt buckle tension sensor could malfunction10/21/2014 | ConsumerAffairs
Ford is recalling 53 2015 Ford Mustangs built from Aug. 18, 2014 to Oct. 2, 2014. Fifty of the vehicles are in the U.S. and federalized territories, and 3 are in Canada.
The safety belt buckle tension sensor, included in the assembly, may not have been calibrated at the supplier and could result in misclassification of the front passenger seat occupant.
This issue may lead to improper passenger airbag deployment for the occupant, which could increase the risk of injury in ...
The vehicles have a brake pedal position switch issue11/05/2014 | ConsumerAffairs
Ford is recalling approximately 950 2014 Ford F-150 vehicles built from March 1, 2014, to March 13, 2014.
A brake pedal position switch that may be incorrectly adjusted, possibly resulting in a delay or a non-illumination of the brake lights when the brake pedal is depressed.
Drivers may need to use additional brake pressure to disengage the cruise control system, so Ford is advising customers not to use cruise control until the vehicle has been repaired. The cruise contro...
The passenger airbag may not deploy in certain frontal crashes11/05/2014 | ConsumerAffairs
Ford is recalling approximately 135,000 2014 Ford Flex vehicles manufactured between March 1, 2014, and May 31, 2014; and F-150 vehicles built from March 1, 2014, to May 31, 2014; and F-150 vehicles serviced with a suspect seat track assembly repaired Feb. 17, 2014, through Oct. 31, 2014.
A passenger seat sensing issue could result in non-deployment of the passenger airbag in certain frontal crashes, if an adult is in the passenger seat. This may increase the risk of inju...
Ford Focus Recall02/07/2005 | ConsumerAffairs
February 7, 2005
Ford is recalling nearly 360,000 Ford Focus cars to fix a potential problem with their rear door latches. the problem involves about 358,857 vehicles from the 2000-2002 model years and stems from a build-up of corrosion around the rear door latches which can eventually prevent them from ensuring the doors are secure.
"If not latched properly, the door may open while the vehicle is in motion," NHTSA said.
The Focus has set new recall records since its introduction. This is the tenth safety recall conducted in the U.S. There have also been several defect investigations.
Less than two weeks ago, Ford recalled nearly 800,000 F-150 pickups and related SUVs and minivans because of fire risks involving their cruise control switches.
February 7, 2005 Ford is recalling nearly 360,000 Ford Focus cars to fix a potential problem with their rear door latches. the problem involves about 358,857 vehicles from the 2000-2002 model years and stems from a build-up of corrosion around the rear door latches which can eventually prevent them from ensuring the doors are secure.
"If not latched properly, the door may open while the vehicle is in motion," NHTSA said.
The Focus has set new recall records since its intro...


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Gage Roads Brewing shares have lost a bit of fizz with the WA company's stock plunging to a more than two-year low after it flagged a shortfall in sales was likely contribute to a full-year guidance miss.
Shares in the craft brewer, which supplies drinks to Optus Stadium in Perth, were down 17.95 per cent to 6.4 cents at by 1243 AEDT on Tuesday after it revealed its unaudited half-year earnings had slipped to $300,000 from $2.1 million a year ago.
The Alby, Hello Sunshine, Atomic Beer Project, and Matso's brewer said the earnings slide was down to a shortfall in sales and continued investment in its Good Drinks strategy, with the company continuing its transition away from contract brewing and towards its own brands.
"(The) shortfall was due to a combination of high opening inventory balances and timing of new product ranging with our largest national customer relating to the transition from a historic contractual relationship to one of a traditional supplier," the company told the ASX.
Gage Roads said it was on track to complete its packaging line, cold store and warehouse expansions, while its new $4.5 million The Atomic Beer Project microbrewery will be open in Sydney's Redfern by June.
During the period it also secured the exclusive beer and cider partnership for the ACT Brumbies rugby side at GIO Stadium in Canberra, and partnerships with Sydney Kings, Western Sydney Waratahs, Laneway Music Festival.
Nonetheless, managing director John Hoedemaker said the soft half-year figures would likely result in the company missing its target of 25 per cent to 30 per cent earnings growth for the full year.
"FY20 is a year of 'changing gears' for our business," Mr Hoedemaker said in a note to the ASX.
"We are investing ahead of the curve in the right areas of the business to drive future growth."
Growth in sales from the company's own brands lifted unaudited revenues 10 per cent to $19.3 million for the half-year, with the own-brand portion of the total sales mix lifting from 62 per cent to 69 per cent.
"Sales at store level continue to grow strongly and accordingly, I believe that the strategy and the targets we have set for ourselves are sound and achievable," Mr Hoedemaker said.


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Users of the credit card and cash replacement system are advised to spend any remaining gift card balances before August 21.
On that date, Google will be disabling the NFC functionality for any gift or loyalty cards that users store in their Google Wallet. However, for those that have physical gift cards, there's no need to panic as the change will not affect them.
Google Wallet's ultimate aim is to consign debit cards, credit cards, cash and even physical coupons, loyalty cards and gift vouchers to the history books in favor of a unified virtual system that lives inside users' NFC-enabled smartphones.
The idea is that instead of fishing around in a pocket for coins, cards and tokens, simply tap a phone on the contactless payment sensor and everything is done automatically. Rewards points are redeemed or added, payments are taken from a designated account and everybody's happy.
However, since the service was launched in 2011, it has failed to capture the public's imagination, despite the fact that Google has continued to add new features and uses to it.
One of the problems that not just Google, but all other companies in the virtual wallet market face is that very few shops and stores are prepared to invest in the point of sales devices that enable consumers to pay for goods via a phone. Likewise, consumers are not prepared to sign up for the services until more shops are set up to accept payments from a phone. And of course a smartphone needs to support NFC (Near Field Communication) in order to use the app, a feature that not all companies build into their handsets.
Google hasn't clarified why it is disabling the NFC gift and loyalty card feature but has revealed that it is working on a solution and will release more details "soon".


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The coronavirus pandemic is spreading across Australia, and we need to take necessary precautions to protect ourselves and others. To restrict the spread of COVID-19 infection, the Australian government has made the face masks mandatory.
The reusable masks, like those from Custom Gear, are favoured because it helps us keep the costs low without sacrificing on the quality of protection. Not all reusable masks are made the same. Here are the tips that will help when you go to buy a disposable face mask.
A single layer mask cannot provide you best protection against COVID-19 transmission. According to medical experts, a single layer of fabric may not trap all virus-laden droplets from the nose and mouth that leads to spread of COVID-19. A study conducted by scientists in Australia has found a face mask with multiple layers is more effective in trapping virus-laden droplets.
The reusable mask you buy needs to be triple-layered. Even the World Health Organisation has recommended three-layer masks. The outer layer should be made of non-absorbent material that will prevent the virus-laden droplets from entering. The middle layer should have good filtering characteristics. The inner layer should have an absorbent material.
The Face Mask Should Fit Snugly
The face mask is less effective if it does not fit snugly to your face. Any gap or opening will act as an easy route for the COVID-19 virus to reach your mouth or nose. Also, the face mask should cover your mouth and nose completely. It should fit perfectly over the bridge of your nose.
The Face Mask Should Have a Good Quality Tie or Ear Loops
The main role of the tie or ear loops is to keep the mask closer to the face. If the masks do not have good quality tie loops, it will not fit snugly and may fall off. This can increase the risk of infection. Make sure the ear loops are not too tight as it will cause discomfort or itching.
The Face Mask Should Be Washable
According to health experts, you need to wash the face mask after every wearing. This will significantly diminish the risks of spreading of COVID-19 virus. When buying reusable face masks like those from Custom Gear, make sure they can be safely washed in the washing machine. It is also necessary the face masks retain their shape even after washing.
Face masks made of cheap material will lose shape after wash which will render them useless in protection against COVID-19.
The Face Mask Should Not Restrict Breathing
Comfort is an essential factor in wearing face masks. If the face mask is not breathable, the person is more likely to faint due to a lack of oxygen or breathing restriction. There are higher chances of the person lowering the mask to breathe.
Lowering the mask increases the chances of getting infected and spreading infection. For best protection, the face mask should be covering your mouth and nose completely.
These are some of the aspects you need to focus on while buying reusable face masks. It helps if you look at the protective element and not get carried away by the design or any other decorative aspect of the face masks.


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The Covid-19 pandemic has accelerated the Indian e-commerce industry by a decade, revolutionising the operations, business model, and customer shopping experience. All these have brought about a paradigm shift in the automotive aftermarket. With the growing preference for digitisation by industry participants, increasing used car market, vehicle parc, and the ongoing social distancing practices, e-commerce is expected to grow to INR 2500 crore by capturing 2.5% of the total aftermarket by 2030. The evolution of E-commerce is expected to offer opportunities for all industry participants including the OEMs, OESs, workshops and garages, distributors, the end-customers, non-auto stakeholders, and mobility startups.


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The GCN+ streaming service and app are set to close due to the brand's parent company, Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD), reducing its number of streaming services.
A message to subscribers on Wednesday morning, accompanied by a YouTube video, said that the service would shut down from 19 December.
"This follows Warner Bros. Discovery’s broader strategy to consolidate its streaming services to provide customers with all the sports they love in one place, alongside the widest range of entertainment content, seeking to provide extended value to subscribers and everyone in their household," the message read.
"Obviously, this is hugely disappointing as we are very proud of what we have built with GCN+, a single destination for all your cycling racing and documentaries."
The website and YouTube channels will continue to run.
European fans will need to return to watching racing on Eurosport, which includes ads, and there's no direct plan in place for viewers across the rest of the world, many of whom used the GCN+ as their primary race viewing platform.
"The reason for its closure is not because it didn't work or it was underperforming. It's that the media industry landscape has changed," Simon Richardson, head of road cycling at GCN, said in the YouTube video that accompanied the announcement. Along with presenter Dan Lloyd, he apologised, and the pair said that they were really proud of everything they had achieved.
On GCN+, subscribers could watch live road, mountain bike, and cyclo-cross races from around the world, live and uninterrupted by adverts. There were also over 200 documentary films, on topics from cycling in Africa to the curse of the rainbow jersey.
Subscribers to GCN+ in Europe will have the option to subscribe to discovery+ or Eurosport in order to continue to watch live cycling; pro-rata refunds will be given to those who are currently subscribed to GCN+.
A spokesman for WBD added: "In markets outside of Europe, WBD will keep customers fully informed about any future availability of the live content."
"This decision also means that we are refocusing Play Sports Network and its long-standing core brands, centred around the global cycling community and millions of fans served every day across GCN and its website, and leverage Warner Bros. Discovery’s scaled streaming products or partnerships for live content," the email from GCN said.
Discovery bought into Play Sports Group, the company that has owned the GCN operation since its inception on YouTube, in 2017 and increased its shareholding in 2019.
In 2021 it took a 100% stake in the company in a deal that reportedly valued it at £70m.
However, in the 2022 accounts for DNi Europe Holdings, Discovery’s parent company for Play Sports and other investments, published last month, it wrote down the investment by £66m. There were reports in September that GCN was for sale.
There is an explainer on the GCN website on what this means for customers.
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After entering the Inland Northwest market only a few years ago, the Utah based Maverik gas station chain has already grown to 4 locations around the Spokane / Coeur d' Alene area. And, now a new fifth location is already under construction on a site in Hayden.
This is currently the only new location planned for our area and will be the second for the Greater Coeur d' Alene area. Maverik also has one at the intersection of Ramsey Rd and Hayden Ave. in CdA. There is also a rumor of a Maverik planned to open in Post Falls, which appears to be a false rumor at this time.
The Hayden Maverik will be on the northwest corner of US 95 and Hayden Ave on the vacant lot next to Rustlers Roost Restaurant. The new Hayden location should open toward the end of the year with a 4 to 6 month construction session. The new building will have about 4,250 square feet of space.
The store will be similar to other Maverik locations with multiple fuel pumps, a full modern convenience store and unlike some convenience stores, Maverik also hot foods served fresh under the Bonfire food name.
Maverik now operates over 250 locations, currently all in the Western United States. Maverik is operated under the FJ Management parent company, who formerly owned the Flying J Truck Stop chain.
For more information on Maverik, visit their web site at-
Other area Maverik locations include-
717 N. Evergreen Rd. Spokane Valley,Wa
4206 E. Day Mt. Spokane Rd. Mead,Wa
2827 First Ave Cheney,Wa
6415 N. Ramsey Rd. Coeur d' Alene,Id.


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The SEMA Show has already come to an end at the Las Vegas Convention Center, but it wouldn’t be a superb car show without some car girls at the scene. Here are some of the top hotties seen representing their brand. The beautiful women drew large crowds as usual while completing the SEMA Show with a bang. Check out all the babes below.
The Top Marques in Monaco, one of the premier places to see the rich and famous bring their toys out for play. We have some of the best supercar sounds at the Top Marques, courtesy of YouTube user Nick who goes by NM2255 on the site. Jump past the first two minutes and you will see some of the most exotic sports cars from around the world revving the engines.
A couple weeks ago, the Russian capital of Moscow held one of the countries largest car tuning shows. People from all over came to see the modified cars, and you see a couple nice Mansory Porsche tuning projects in one. Of course, the car girls were seen dancing all around and on top of the cars to attract attention. As good or even as bad, (girl in the blue – NSFW video) it definitely kept tuning enthusiasts engaged with the car show. Hit the jump to watch all the 2012 Moscow tuning show videos we gathered.
Professional photographer David Kaiser brings us these pictures of the hot Lamborghini car girls seen on the floors of the IAA Frankfurt Motor Show. We’re guessing their frizzed out hairstyle is what all women are expected to look like after riding in a Lamborghini Gallardo, Murcielago or the new Aventador. David caught some stunning photos of the top booth babes at the car show, and we look forward to more coverage of the car girls at upcoming events. Hit the jump to see the full gallery of Lamborghini’s and girls.
Check out this video of the Mansory Siracusa on the floor of the Frankfurt auto show. Thanks to our friends at WorldCarFans, we get a close up look of the supercar with a brand new body kit and power upgrades. The Ferrari 458 Italia is massively tuned and questions whether the whole kit is overkill or not. Judge for yourself, and if you are interested in the exact specifications, then take a peek at the previous Mansory Siracusa article.


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Apple and American microchip manufacturer Qualcomm have agreed to drop all litigations between the two companies worldwide.
As per reports, the two firms have agreed to a six-year global patent licensing agreement and also agreed for Qualcomm to supply parts to Apple for multiple years.
The settlement also includes a payment from Apple to Qualcomm, but the firms did not disclose its size.
The settlement will end the long-running battle between Apple and Qualcomm that began in 2017 over the cost of the processors that phones use to connect to mobile networks.
Apple first filed a legal complaint, accusing Qualcomm, which holds the most patents for chips, of taking advantage of its dominant position to charge exorbitant amounts for its chips or access to its patents.
However, Qualcomm denied the allegations and accused Apple of abusing its position and of taking legal action to negotiate prices down.
The settlement means that Qualcomm's modem chips are likely to be used again in Apple's newest iPhone models. The iPhone used to rely entirely on Qualcomm's chips, but from 2016 Apple started using rival Intel's modem chips in some models.


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- On September 20, 2017, the term “non-fungible token” was coined.
- Dapper Labs’ CTO, Dete Shirley, created this term.
- OpenSea is celebrating the day by highlighting some historic NFT projects.
With the burgeoning popularity of NFTs, September 20 is marked as International NFT Day. This celebration began five years ago on this day, when Dapper Labs’ CTO, Dete Shirley, coined the term “non-fungible tokens.” Shirley proposed the term in a paper he released, the ERC-721 standard, which eventually became the framework for NFTs.
Happy International #NFTDay!
On this day, September 20, 2017, the term Non-fungible Token started being used to describe the technology that is shaping the future of digital ownership.
— STRMNFT Marketplace (@STRMNFT) September 20, 2022
International NFT Day is about honoring the NFT community’s creators and collectors. Moreover, celebrating this day encourages people to learn about NFTs and develop their own collections.
While celebrating the fifth anniversary of NFTs, Dapper Labs commented,
Since then [September 20, 2017], NFTs have become the heart of countless communities, innovation, and mainstream adoption of blockchain technology — especially right here on Dapper!
The NFT industry is estimated to be a $231 billion behemoth by 2030, and that’s too big a business to be ignored, believes Tarusha Mittal, COO and co-founder of UniFarm, a multi-token reward-taking program.
However, NFTs would become more than merely an industry. Their appeal extends beyond valuation, as they become collectibles that people cherish and identify with. Edul Patel, CEO & Co-Founder of crypto platform Mudrex reiterated this statement by stating,
They [NFTs] are capable of replacing the physical paper documents in every sector, ensuring better security. NFTs will soon be a part of our everyday lives for their unique way of proving ownership.
We are very close to a day when NFTs will be as widespread as, if not more prevalent than, credit cards, reckons Kameshwaran Elangovan, co-Founder & COO, GuardianLink. Elangovan expects that users will get so accustomed to NFTs’ convenience, dependability, and transparency that they will become the de facto standard for digital collectibles and gaming assets.
NFT enthusiasts throughout the world are celebrating International NFT Day with creative approaches. For instance, OpenSea NFT marketplace highlighted some historic NFT projects on their homepage.
Disclaimer: The information presented in this article is for informational and educational purposes only. The article does not constitute financial advice or advice of any kind. Coin Edition is not responsible for any losses incurred as a result of the utilization of content, products, or services mentioned. Readers are advised to exercise caution before taking any action related to the company.


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Wolf Alice from North London announce new album called My Love Is Cool. They have two EPs out, one entitled Creature Songs, released May 26, 2014 and Blush, released December 14, 2013. An album release is always a big step for a band, but I think Wolf Alice are definitely ready. The album has me extremely intrigued especially from hearing its already released tracks, Moaning Lisa Smile, Bros, and Giant Peach.
The album is released on June 22nd in the UK and on June 23rd in the US. Wolf Alice are currently on their US Tour and they have their UK Tour starting in September. The band’s growth is very exciting for the fans, I being one of them, am ecstatic that they’re finally getting the recognition they deserve.
My Love Is Cool can be preordered here on iTunes. You can also preorder the CD and Vinyl, for the vinyl 500 copies will be limited edition gold and they come with a signed card from Wolf Alice. Order while you can because they’re going fast! To keep up with the band, check out their Twitter, Website, and Facebook.


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The Fanta advert showing people spitting out their drink won't be shown on TV before 9pm anymore.
The Advertising Standards Authority received complaints that children were copying the spitting, so they decided that the ad can only be shown later in the evening.
They got 272 official complaints and said "Spitting is widely perceived as anti-social."
The company who make the drink said they didn't mean to offend anyone.
They said the advertisement was aimed at 16-24 year-olds and have agreed to go along with the ASA's ruling.
The ASA recently decided that some other adverts showing people singing with their mouths full did not promote bad manners.


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Businesses cry foul over Toronto restaurant turned ghost kitchen
Relationships have soured between a trio of food businesses and a restaurant on Toronto’s waterfront, where chefs have reported being left in the lurch by the owner of Loch & Quay.
Since January, three businesses have taken to social media in a public fallout with Loch & Quay owner Ryan Mungal.
None of the business owners involved wanted to go on record about the matter, but Mexican food company Tenaz and burger business Keto Food Co. have made public statements on Instagram and Facebook about being left clamouring for kitchen space after suddenly losing their space at Loch & Quay.
Earlier in March, Chen Chen’s Hot Chicken also reported on Instagram having to move out of the shared space due to “unforseen circumstances and unexpected construction.”
Chef Chen Chen has since opened his own brick-and-mortar on West Queen West, taking over the old Convenience bar space with his menu of fried chicken. Tenaz and Keto Food Co. have not been so lucky.
Tenaz owner Celia Nelson and Keto owner Michael Hay have both hit Instagram and the public Facebook group Food and Wine Industry Navigator about their ongoing search for permanent spaces since leaving Loch & Quay, which has been pivoting into an experimental ghost kitchen format since the summer.
“Showed up for work today to discover there is suddenly no space for us in our shared kitchen any longer,” said Nelson in a post on April 18.
“We just had our busiest day ever, and now have to pack up our operations. But we’re not giving up so easily.”


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Oct 10, 2018 - Health
Juul hits a $10 billion valuation faster than Facebook
Juul, the dominant e-cigarette manufacturer, reached a $10 billion valuation just seven months after its first VC investment. That's four times faster than Facebook reached the $10 billion mark, according to Yahoo Finance.
Yes, but: Juul's value could take a significant hit if and when the Food and Drug Administration cracks down on flavored vaping products and/or online sales.
- High schoolers' use of e-cigarettes has jumped by 75% in the last year, according to preliminary data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
- As the dominant e-cigarette manufacturer, Juul is profiting from at least some of that increase.


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CVS and Aetna $69B Deal is Completed — One of Largest Transactions in Business History
Thursday, November 29, 2018
“Today marks the start of a new day in health care and a transformative moment for our company and our industry,” declared CVS Health President and Chief Executive Officer Larry J. Merlo. “By delivering the combined capabilities of our two leading organizations, we will transform the consumer health experience and build healthier communities through a new innovative healthcare model that is local, easier to use, less expensive and puts consumers at the center of their care.”
The deal is expected to maintain and potentially increase employment in Rhode Island. Similarly, Aetna officials have told state leaders and hometown Hartford media that they expect the deal to help grow jobs. The deal points when announced saw tens of millions in cost reductions. SEE DEAL POINT BELOW
For consumers, the CVS stores will begin to be more of a healthcare destination with many offerings according to Merlo’s comments in an interview with USA Today. CVS has recently has been in the news for announcing a test membership program -- an Amazon Prime-like program -- but has also been in the headlines for a lawsuit in Florida by the state's Attorney General who claims that CVS and Walgreens had a material role in the opioid crisis.
“As the front door to quality healthcare, our combined company will have a community focus, engaging consumers with the care they need when and where they need it, will simplify a complicated system and will help people achieve better health at a lower cost. We are also leading change in health care by challenging the status quo with new technologies, business models and partnerships. In doing so, we will continue to deliver on our purpose of helping people on their path to better health,” added Merlo.
The company will “connect consumers with the powerful health resources of CVS Health in communities across the country and Aetna’s network of providers to help remove barriers to high quality care,” claims the company in the announcement.
Many argued that the deal was sparked by concerns that Amazon’s moves into the pharmacy business would ultimately be devastating for CVS.
According to the company’s announcement, “New products and services developed by the combined company will be broadly available to the health care marketplace, regardless of one’s insurer, pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) or pharmacy of choice. Additionally, CVS Health offerings, including retail pharmacy services, specialty pharmacy and long-term care, walk-in clinical services and PBM services, will continue to be fully accessible to other health plans.”
“By fully integrating Aetna's medical information and analytics with CVS Health’s pharmacy data, we can develop new ways to engage consumers in their total health and wellness through personal contacts and deeper collaboration with their primary care physicians,” Merlo said. “As a result, we expect patients will benefit from earlier interventions and better-connected care, leading to improved health outcomes and lower medical costs.”
Now that the deal is completed consumers, analysts, and stockholders will look to see of the massive merger can move quickly and help make CVS an innovator or will the company struggle to integrate to massive and distinct companies and cultures.
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The Roshen Confectionery Corporation plans to invest € 25 million in the construction of the second stage of the Vinnytsia dairy plant. This was announced by the director of the plant Dmitry Roshupkin, – writes the “Interfax-Ukraine”.
“We have already started designing the second stage, the first piece of equipment has been already in order. We plan, to implement the complement of the second stage by the end of 2017 and to carry out start-up operations in the beginning of 2018”, – said Dmitry Roshupkin.
According to him, when the construction will be finished, the second stage will take 1.1 thousand tons of milk per day for processing. Production of dry products will grow the most.
“Initially, the plant was built only for the needs of the corporation, but the situation has changed and there is a need to sell not only to our factories, but to the other consumers. The capacity of the first stage was designed to process 600 tons of milk per day, the average for the year processed 550 tons per day depending on the season and on the market situation”, – said the director of the plant.
It is noted that currently the plant’s products are exported to more than 30 countries, in the plans of the plant for the next month is the access to the EU market. The main export items are milk, butter, milk fat. Approximately 60-65% of its dairy products goes toward the needs of the corporation factories, the remaining 35-40% of the products are being sold, where 90% goes for export.
In 2015, the dairy plant sold 34 thousand tons, in 2016 it plans to increase sales by at least 10%.
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Carphone Warehouse’s finance chief has been picked to head up a £1.1bn retail
Roger Taylor will take executive control of a joint venture between Carphone
Warehouse and US electricals giant Best Buys. The stateside company has stumped
up the cash to secure a 50% stake in the UK company.
The deal will see Carphone Warehouse put its retail arm including its 2,400
stores, insurance and mobile phone business into the joint venture while keeping
hold of its fixed line telephone and broadband operation.
Does Darwin's theory apply to taxation? Colin ponders...
The EC has been instructed to draft a European Union (EU) directive authorising an EU financial transaction tax, which would apply to ten of the EU’s 28 member states
Accountancy watchdog the FRC has dropped its investigation into the former chief financial officer of Tesco, nearly two years after the supermarket was engulfed in an accounting scandal
Colin imagines how Apple's logo might change in the wake of the EC's ruling over its Irish tax arrangements


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It’s the start of another week and we are still no closer to knowing when Fallout 4 mods will be released on PS4. For those that are not aware, it is now coming up to two months since mods were initially launched on Xbox One.
The last word from Bethesda officially on mods for PS4 was on June 29, when the developer said that mods had been delayed indefinitely.
The frustrating aspect of course is that Bethesda hasn’t said what the reason for the delay is when obviously everyone wants to know why.
We regret to say that the PS4 Mods Beta for Fallout 4 has been delayed. We will update everyone when we can.
— BethesdaGameStudios (@BethesdaStudios) June 29, 2016
We knew that Microsoft had a month-long exclusivity with Bethesda to bring mods on console to Xbox One first, but PS4 owners will not want to wait two months to get the same content.
Is it a hardware problem or something deeper? Give us your thoughts on the delay as a Fallout 4 player on PS4 and if you were expecting it to be released already.
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Reports have surfaced in the past few months about how the Standard & Poor's 500 is offering the lowest-priced stocks in years based on price/earnings ratios.
Bloomberg in March reported that companies in the S&P 500 were trading at 14.1 times earnings, the lowest valuation of all 34 peak periods since 1989.
Then in May former U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan declared that "stocks are very cheap."
Again just last week Bloomberg noted that the S&P 500 is trading 16% below its average valuation since the 1950s.
Now, after the S&P 500 recorded its best June since 1999, investors want to know if it's still the time to buy or if the party's over. With the Eurozone debt crisis still looming and a spate of recent gloomy U.S. economic reports, market optimism has thinned.
But there are still bargains to buy.
How to Find Cheap U.S. StocksFirst, to determine if a stock is undervalued with high profit potential, and not cheap and going nowhere, investors need to scrutinize the driving factors of why a stock's price has fallen.
For instance, you must look at what's happening to the stock's sector - is there a macroeconomic or cyclical reason for the stocks to slip?
Then look at the company - is it in healthy financial shape? What are its future prospects?
Some stocks like Bank of America (NYSE: BAC) may seem undervalued when looking at tangible value, which tells us BAC is worth almost double what it is trading at now. But the company posted negative earnings per share last quarter. Analysts expect it to post a positive EPS of 16 cents this quarter and give it a forward P/E just above 8, which is cheap - but it's a stock that comes with a lot of volatility, so its low price is risky.
Others have had a long slide and may be at a bottom, such as tech struggler Hewlett Packard (Nasdaq: HPQ). CEO Meg Whitman is trying to turn the company around, but HP has lost more than half of its market value over the past year. With its forward P/E less than 5 it seems like a bargain, but there isn't a strong case for why this stock could rally.
And finally look at General Motors (NYSE: GM) or Ford Motor Co. (NYSE: F). Both currently have P/E ratios below 6 and even though the auto industry has been one of the hardest hit U.S. sectors over the past few years it looks to be on the upswing now.
Three Cheap U.S. StocksBased on several factors, especially low P/E ratios and future prospects, here are three cheap U.S. stocks to consider from major industries.
ConocoPhillips (NYSE: COP) - In a sector where most companies are trading at historically low P/E ratios, global energy company Conoco Phillips stands out.
Conoco Phillips has a current P/E ratio less than 6 and a target price on average 15% higher than its current price. Add a great 4.7% dividend yield and you have yourself an attractive and relatively inexpensive U.S. stock.
As an energy company poised to benefit from the global transition to natural gas, ConocoPhillips is positioned well for the industry's future. Its recent split into two companies, Conoco Phillips and Phillips 66, will add shareholder value down the road.
General Motors (NYSE: GM) - It seems that the automobile industry recently has been one of the few bright spots in a rather downtrodden economy. Even as Europe's debt crisis continues to take its toll and job concerns hang over the United States, auto sales have managed to increase.
U.S. automakers last week reported strong sales increases among the "big three" automakers: GM, Ford, and Chrysler. All three beat analysts' expectations, unlike Toyota and Honda. Both had stronger sales increases than their American counterparts, but their numbers fell short of forecasts.
GM reported sales increases of 16%, more than double the projected 7.6%.
With a low P/E under 6, now's the time to add GM to your portfolio.
Apple (Nasdaq: AAPL) - Hear me out - Apple may be priced near $600, but value-wise it is an inexpensive stock.
In the tech sector where P/E ratios can sometime range into the triple digits, Apple has a very respectable P/E of 14.8. Compared to Facebook's P/E which is above 100, Apple looks very valuable.
Even better is Apple's forward P/E which is around 11.
So even though the tech giant has had an incredible run up in the past year to $600 from $350, its earnings have still grown faster than its stock price.
Many analysts expect this stock to resume its upward march after its recent pullback, and head toward $1,000 a share.
If Apple falls back to $550 it will hard to ignore the fundamentals, which at that point would include a P/E below 10. In fact, the rumors about an "iPad mini" have already driven Apple fans into a frenzy, and that'll build interest going in to the fall months.
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As consumers choose soft drinks to mark their special occasions, the importance of providing a range of premium soft drinks rises.
The annual Fentimans Premium Soft Drinks and Mixers Market Report today reveals the rise in occasion-led visits to hospitality venues, revealing interesting insights ahead of Valentine’s Day 2024.
The fifth edition of the report, in partnership with CGA by NIQ, explores the changing attitudes and behaviours of consumers in both the On-Trade and Off-Trade over the last 18 months. The report reveals that while casual occasions are more important than ever, special celebrations like Birthdays, Easter and Valentine’s Day remain an integral part of consumers’ engagement with On-Premise venues, as pubs, bars and restaurants offer opportunities for occasions that can’t be replicated elsewhere.
CGA’s BrandTrack survey found that two in five (42%) consumers have ventured out for food-led special or celebratory occasions in the last three months – a rise from a third up (33%) of consumers just 12 months ago. While wine is the most frequent choice of drink on these occasions, with 35% typically reaching for it, soft drinks sit in second place (26%), making soft drinks a more popular category than lager (23%) or cider (12%). Cocktails (15%) are another common choice, emphasising the need for good-quality, premium mixers in On-Trade venues.
Alongside this, data shows consumers are more likely to treat themselves when visiting On-Premise for special occasions, with more than a quarter (27%) revealing quality is a factor when choosing their beverage. For those opting for soft drinks, repeat purchases are common too, with three-quarters (75%) of consumers buying more than just one on a special occasion.
Mark Platten, Marketing Manager at Fentimans commented: “We have been through a period during the pandemic where many have missed out on special and celebratory occasions, which may be part of the reason behind the rise in occasion-led trips to hospitality venues and an increased desire to experience and taste every occasion. We can see this in the data, especially when it comes to birthdays but equally, we also see that consumers are looking to take advantage of occasions like Valentine’s Day and Easter, too.
This is a great opportunity for operators to offer something a little more special in celebration of these popular occasions, like Hall & Woodhouse and Vintage Inns who will be offering DIY prosecco sharing trays to customers in venues up and down the country for Valentines Day.
The 2024 Fentimans Premium Soft Drinks and Mixers Market Report provides many more insights into these key sectors of the On Premise. It combines CGA’s extensive market data with Fentimans’ experience to analyse the big market trends that will affect soft drinks and mixers in 2024, including the cost of living crisis, changing consumer habits and technology. Click here to download the full report for free.


text: With more focus moving to Asia, and the recent innnovations with Sina Weibo, Tencent, the rise and fall of groupon China, it is no surprise that Techcrunch is planting it’s feet on the great wall of China with Techcrunch Disrupt. With this month featuring Geeks on a Plane with the 500 startup crew, silicon valley is slanting it’s eyes to the east to get a good view. Critics say that China is the great copy machine, but maybe soon that will swing it’s way around and the west will start to "borrow" some innovative ideas from their Asian tech brothers. It will be an exciting event–directly after Nokia World. Head East and see what cooperations come out into the world.


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Church's Chicken apologizes to Nashville
- Eric Snyder, Staff Writer
Church’s Chicken wants to apologize to Nashville.
The Atlanta-based chain converted 23 Mrs. Winner’s into Church’s Chicken locations in 2009. According to a company news release, the company set out to continue Church’s “long tradition of exceptional customer service and hospitality.”
“We know we did not deliver on that promise,” said John Bowie, Church’s president of U.S. operations. “In fact, we let our customers in Nashville down and for that, we apologize.”
In a show of penance reminiscent of Domino’s Pizza’s recent line of brutally honest ads, all Nashville-area Church’s locations will close for 18 hours this weekend, reopening at 4 p.m. Monday. During that time, local Church’s employees will participate in “an intense customer service training boot camp,” according to the company.
Church's Chicken spokesperson Bonnie Warschauer said the shutdown was prompted by a drop in customer satisfaction results and an increase in customer complaints. She said no other markets were participating in the temporary shutdown.
Church’s will follow its groveling — Bowie will be apologizing on TV and radio airwaves — with a sales pitch. When stores reopen, they will feature Nashville Dollar Days, featuring one menu item per day for a buck.
After leaving the Nashville market more than 30 years ago, Church's CEO Harsha Agadi said in 2009 that Nashville would be an area of renewed focus for the chain's future growth. At the time, Agadi said plans for 100 new stores called for a quarter of them to open in the Nashville area.
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The investigation will start in January 2024 and will look at legacy chips which are older than Joe Biden but vital for many industries.
Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo said there were signs that China was trying to take over the legacy chip market and squeeze out US rivals. She said the chips were crucial for telecoms, cars, and defence. She added that the probe would collect data from US firms to see how much they depend on Chinese chips.
The data would help the US to "build strong, diverse and resilient" chip supplies, she said.
A report this month by a cross-party group of lawmakers urged the department to slap tariffs on Chinese legacy chips.
They said China had to be stopped from dominating the market and gaining "excessive leverage" over the world economy. They called for a tougher stance against China's "unfair" competition. We guess they think that is America’s job.
The department said US firms made half of the global chip revenue but faced fierce rivalry from foreign rivals backed by state subsidies. Meanwhile, the US government does not give any subsidies to any of its chipmakers and they have to face the rigours of market competition rather than communist government money. (Yes we know that is rubbish but there are a few in the US who actually believe it).
What is interesting is that while the government is claiming the issue is all about "national security" most of the comments are about how American industry is being shut out by the Chinese. This was the same reasoning that saw European telcos forced to pay for more expensive 5G gear because the Americans would not allow us to buy cheaper Huawei gear.


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VW cuts bonuses to German workers by 4%
VW'S Wolfsburg workers, seen here building Tiguan SUVs, will get a reduced bonus.
Photo credit: Reuters
BERLIN (Reuters) -- Volkswagen today said it will pay its German workers a 7,200-euro ($9,400) bonus for 2012, a reduction of 4 percent on the previous year's payout despite Europe's biggest carmaker posting record profits and sales last year.
VW is reining in bonuses for factory workers and top executives at a time when the Wolfsburg-based company is bracing for tougher competition in its home and global auto markets. VW said last week that the group operating profit in 2013 may be flat.
The manufacturer's supervisory board took steps last week to limit bonuses for top executives, capping CEO Martin Winterkorn's total 2012 pay at 14.5 million euros.
A year earlier Winterkorn earned 17.5 million euros in fixed salary, bonuses and incentives which caused a public outcry in Germany about excessive manager pay.Contact Automotive News


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Jacques Pepin, host of Fast Food My Way, and John Baricelli of Everyday Baking from Everyday Food hosted cooking demos, with Pepin demonstrating curing salmon and Barricelli giving tips on making mini raspberry tarts. Meanwhile, Lidia Bastianich, host of Lidia's Italy, signed copies of her newest cookbook and greeted fans.
The event also brought together some of the biggest names in the local food and wine scene. Guests were able to sample fine Italian meats and cheeses courtesy of DiPalo Selects of Little Italy, and then move on to hot dishes from CoolFish Grille & Wine Bar of Syosset, Stone Creek Inn of the Hamptons, and city restaurants Industria Argentina and Centrico.
They could also sample baked goods from Barricelli's SoNo Baking Company of South Norwalk, as well as several quality wines from all over Europe and South America.
Barricelli is relatively new to the television food scene, but Pepin and Bastianich have been cooking on the small screen for years. Pepin actually co-hosted a show with Julia Child, the queen of television cooking, while Bastianich got her start in the trade after an impressive guest appearance on the legend's show.
Pepin said that the whole culture surrounding food has changed, and that people nowadays are more knowledgeable about cooking, as well as using quality ingredients.
“When I first came to America, I went to D'Agostino's, a fine supermarket in Manhattan, and asked for mushrooms. They told me Aisle 5, where the canned goods were kept,” Pepin, who hails from France, recalled. “You had to go to a specialty market just to buy common white mushrooms.”
Bastianich said that the whole world of television cooking has changed, and not necessarily for the better.
“There's a lot more buffoonery now,” she said in between signing books for fans. “When I was cooking with Julia it was a lot more about educating and communicating with the viewer.”
Both Pepin and Bastianich said that part of the key to their success is, in fact, that they aren't trying to be actors, but have a genuine love of cooking that comes across to the viewers.
“We aren't actors, we can be only one thing,” said Pepin, who has hosted several different series but said they were all very similar in nature. “I can't change who I am.”
Bastianich went so far as to film her series Lidia's Kitchen in her own kitchen in her home in Douglaston.
“I told them that I had to do it in my own kitchen,” she said. “If I am going to be talking and cooking, I need to know where everything is.”
Lidia's family moved from Italy to New Jersey in 1958, where they stayed for six months before moving to Queens, where she has been ever since. She said growing up in such a diverse borough with strong immigrant communities enabled her to keep alive the cuisine from her homeland, adding that often times she was able to find speciality ingredients in the immigrant enclaves in Queens long before the markets of Manhattan carried them.
“I think growing up in Queens kept me in a very family mode,” she said.


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Cost is important as recession continues
According to a recent study conducted by design and print franchise Kall Kwik, businesses are introducing too much of an emphasis on the cost when choosing a design and print supplier. The survey results showed that 44 per cent of businesses confessed that cost is the main driver when out-sourcing design and print work compared to only 28 per cent of businesses who said quality is important and 7 per cent said that creativity is their major consideration.
Managing Director of Kall Kwik UK, Mike Dewsbury commented that their research has revealed that cost is often one of the most prevailing factors when it comes to deciding on whether to appoint a design and print suppliers, especially during times of an economic downturn, pushing several other important considerations to the bottom of the list.
Businesses should always look to balance the pros and cons of a company by looking in detail at a number of factors such as cost, creativity, reliability, quality and turnaround time just to make sure that they get real value for money. Price alone will never guarantee the best quality on completion of a job and if production quality and design are poor or time limits are missed, the initial expense will be completely worthless.
More than ever, most businesses are working to maximise returns on their investment and this will mean scrutinising design and printing providers with an even more demanding list of criteria.


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PARIS — French department store Galeries Lafayette is reviewing dozens of stores in its domestic network as part of a process that could result in selling some and transforming them into franchises, according to a union official.
The retailer’s management revealed the plans during a works council meeting with union representatives this month and indicated that there are three potential buyers for some of the stores, according to the official, who asked to remain anonymous because they weren’t authorized to discuss the matter.
Mary J. Blige will be featured in ads for her friend, designer Dennis Basso. Of Blige, Basso tells WWD’s Rosemary Feitelberg, “She’s a modern day woman, extremely talented, very beautiful and she represents a powerful woman.” #wwdnews
Just In: In September, @bottegaveneta will be skipping a runway show. Instead, newly-appointed creative director Daniel Lee will make his debut for the brand in Milan next February. Lee succeeded former creative director Tomas Maier, who held the position for 17 years. Get all the details on WWD.com. #wwdnews #wwdfashion (📷: @aitorrosasphoto)
The Gucci-Dapper Dan lineup, which launched today, reimagines archival pieces of the designer — especially tracksuits and jacket styles — in Gucci’s signature fabrics and decorative elements. Gucci leitmotifs, including embroidered dragons, bold letterings and the house’s signature green and red stripes, stand out on bomber jackets, T-shirts and tanks, in addition to tracksuits, which are offered in GG-printed nylon and velour. A new yellow Gucci logo also makes its appearance, inspired by the original sign of Dan’s Harlem store, reports @sandrasalibian. (📸: @ari_marcopoulos_official ) #wwdfashion
Candice Swanepoel’s line, Tropic of C is one of many modern, chic swimwear brands that use Econyl, a fabric made from regenerated nylon that is rescued from things like fishing nets, carpets and plastic landfills and remade into textiles for apparel and carpets. Other swim brands using Econyl include All Sisters, Mara Hoffman, Araks, Adidas and Volcom, to name a few, reports @jessiredale. Read more on sustainable swimwear on WWD.com. Styled by @elmercer (📸: @chrismiggs) #wwdnews
As the veil lifts on the topic of feminine care, modernized vagina-centric products such Queen V The Spritzer Rosewater Spray and vibrators from Smile Makers and Dame Products are growing in availability report @_a_collins and @ellenbthom. Read more on WWD.com #wwdbeauty (📸: @joshuascottphoto)
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex arrived at the Southbank Centre today for the opening day of a major exhibition examining the life of Nelson Mandela that marks the centenary of the anti-apartheid leader.
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Generally the standard for performance basketball footwear for the past 35 years, Air Jordans are finally crossing into the future and inheriting Nike's Adapt technology.
This holiday season, Jordan Brand will launch the Air Jordan 11 Adapt, an innovative take on Michael Jordan's iconic fourth championship sneaker equipped with power lacing hardware. Introduced with the Nike MAG in 2016, Adapt technology has since been incorporated into a range of performance and lifestyle footwear, including the HyperAdapt, Adapt BB, Adapt Auto Max and Adapt Huarache. The implemented technology, controlled through Nike's Adapt app with a Jordan-flavored facelift, will allow the wearer of the Jordan 11 Adapt to not only personalize the fit and feel of the shoe, but even tweak the color scheme and flashing pattern of the button's lights.
While the Jordan 11 may seem like a random shoe to begin Jordan Brand's relationship with Adapt, there's history that explains the decision. When designer Tinker Hatfield turned in his original sketches of the shoe 25 years ago, he intended for the Jordan 11 to be a laceless model—that vision has now been realized.


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Shopping Bee: Beyonce spends £9,000 in 90 minutes on Oxford Street
As one of the world's biggest pop stars, Beyonce presumably finds it about as easy as Kate Middleton to get her hands on designer clothes.
So it's refreshing to see that the singer is not above going out and buying her own clothes... even if she goes about it in a slightly different way to the rest of us.
Beyonce hit Topshop on London's Oxford Street with her mum on Monday - so far, so normal.
Big spender: Beyonce spent £4,000 in Selfridges on Oxford Street - a lot of it in the department store's world-famous shoe hall
But the Glastonbury headliner must have snapped up at least one floor's worth of clothes.
She spent £5,000 in just 50 minutes - the equivalent of £100 a minute.
We don't envy those behind the singer's entourage in the queue for the changing rooms.
Beyonce and Tina Knowles then headed up the road towards Selfridges, where they spent an extra £4,000 in just half an hour.
Family outing: Beyonce and her mother, Tina, will have been getting inspiration for when they launch their own clothing line, House Of Dereon, in Selfridges in September
The pair - and their security guards - spent most of their time in the shoe galleries, but didn't try on any of the pairs they ended up buying.
A fellow-shopper told The Sun: 'It was like that shopping scene out of Pretty Woman. Everyone was gobsmacked at the speed she was choosing clothes.
'When she hit the shoe section she picked up even more speed.
'The woman clearly loves footwear.'
Colour match: The singer was wearing a bright orange shirt dress and big sunglasses
Spree: The pair - and their security guards - spent most of their time in the shoe galleries, but didn't try on any of the pairs they ended up buying
Or maybe she's just stocking up on more presents for her loved ones.
Beyonce bought her little sister, Solange, 25 pairs of shoes for her 25th birthday last month.
And last December she treated her husband, Jay-Z, to a $2 million Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport - the world's fastest road car - for his 41st birthday.
The generous singer has a lot to celebrate at the moment.
Star performer: Beyonce wowed the crowds at T In The Park festival in Kinross, Scotland, over last weekend
She wowed Glastonbury-goers when she closed the festival with a spectacularly energetic set at the end of last month, and repeated the magic last weekend at T In The Park festival in Kinross, Scotland, last weekend.
Beyonce and her mother will also have been getting inspiration for when they launch their own clothing line, House Of Dereon, in Selfridges in September.
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Taiwan's ITRI (Industrial Technology Research Institute) is a national research organization, with a mission of conducting technological research, promoting industrial development, creating economic value and improving social welfare for Taiwan. ITRI, founded in 1973, is the largest applied technology R&D institution in Taiwan.
The latest ITRI OLED news:
Taiwan's ITRI institute demonstrated several new AMOLED prototypes at Touch Taiwan 2014. First up, is Taiwan's first foldable AMOLED, a 6" full-color panel that can be folded inwards over 10,000 times.
The 6" panel can be folded to a radius of 7.5 mm. The whole panel is just 0.1 mm thick and it was developed with ITRI's own FlexUPD technology which can be used to turn an existing OLED glass line to produce polyimide-based flexible panels.
Update: the first video was removed from YouTube and is no longer available
Winstar, a leading PMOLED producer from Taiwan, hosted a seminar in June 2014, and they gave two OLED lectures - describing their OLED products in the present and the future development expected from Winstar.
There's some interesting details in there. First of all, while Winstar is currently producing glass-based PMOLEDs, the company is also developing flexible PMOLED panels. One of the major challenges is encapsulation and Winstar is using ALD technology for this at the moment, developed in collaboration with ITRI.
The OLED Lighting Commercialization Alliance (OLCA) was formed a few days ago in Taiwan, with an aim to make Taiwan an important OLED lighting player. The alliance will promote OLED technologies and will include members from materials suppliers to product makers.
The OLCA seems to be led by Taiwan's ITRI. Other members include Merck, RiT Display, WiseChip, Corning, Tongtai Machine & Tool and the TLFEA (Taiwan Lighting Fixture Export Association). ITRI says that more than 60 companies have shown interest in collaborating with OLCA members.
Taiwan's ITRI institute developed a new technology (which they call Image Lighting) that enables OLED lighting to be patterned with grayscale images (static of course - this is not an OLED display as such).
ITRI says that their technology allows for more than 200 levels of grayscale, which results in great photo quality. ITRI's process is easy and scalable and will fit nicely within a normal OLED lighting production process. ITRI also plans to develop the technology further to enable full color image lighting panels.
Corning recently announced the new second-gen Lotus XT high-performance glass suitable for OLED displays. The company has been supplying glass substrate and cover glass for OLED displays for years now. Now Corning was kind enough to participate in a Q&A session here on OLED-Info to better explain how they see the OLED market and what the future holds for Corning and OLEDs.
We talked to two Corning executives. John Bayne is Corning's High Performance Displays VP and General Manager, while Harrison Smookler is the commercial director and program manager of Willow Glass Substrates (flexible glass).
Corning says that it will take at least 3 years before we'll start seeing flexible displays based on its Willow glass. Corning sent samples of this glass to companies back in June 2012 hoping that products will arrive in 2013, but it seems that manufacturers find it hard to adopt their processes for the flexible glass.
Willow glass (announced during SID 2012) is an ultra-slim (50 um and 100 um) flexible glass that can support backplanes and color filters in both LCD and OLED panels. Willow glass can withstand temperatures up to 500 degrees Celsius, and can be used in R2R production processes (ITRI developed a full R2R process with Corning).
Taiwan's ITRI institute says that OLED TV shipments will outpace UHD ones by 2015. While in 2013 only 50,000 OLED TVs will be sold (compared to 500,000 UHD ones), in 2015 OLED TV shipments will rise to 3.24 million compared to 3.2 million UHD TVs. In 2017, ITRI sees over 10 million OLED TVs sold compared to only 6 million UHD TVs. It's not clear how they count UHD OLED TVs...
ITRI explains that the dramatic OLED TV market increase forecast is based on improving yield rates and more companies joining the OLED TV market. UHD on the other hand is limited because it's only useful in panels 50" or above (which is not entirely true. Panasonic for example unveiled a 4K 20" tablet display which they will start producing soon).
Taiwan's Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) claims that Taiwan can still compete with Korean panel makers (Samsung and LGD) in the flexible AMOLED market. The institute says that help from the Taiwanese economics bureau will be required. Upstream suppliers will need to ramp up their development effort and boost production facilities and materials.
ITRI announced it has developed a full roll-to-roll process on 100um flexible glass substrates - they say they're the first in the world to do so. ITRI has been collaborating with Corning on this technology, and they are using Corning's flexible Willow glass, unveiled at SID 2012.
ITRI and Corning developed specially designed R2R machines that produce touch panel modules on Corning Willow Glass, a flexible display-grade glass substrate. ITRI are now looking for companies that sell this technology - which can be used for OLED display and lighting panels, solar panels and more applications.
Taiwan's National Tsing Hua University (NTHU) say they have developed the world's lowest-color temperature OLED lighting panel. The researchers say that high color temperature lighting can lead to insomnia, biological clock disorder and even cancer according, and this new OLED can be safer.
The new OLED panels will go into trial mass production soon, in collaboration with ITRI. This research follows the team 2009 research that developed OLED lighting panels that can change color temperature to match sun-light throughout the day (2300K-8200K).