text:
According to the survey National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, helmet usage has risen significantly in the United States. When I first saw this reported on ultimatemotorcycling.com, I knew I had to share on webBikeWorld.
According to the NHTSA, since 2010 helmet usage rates have essentially gone from 54.3% of motorcyclists nationwide to 70.8%.
Typically when you are reading about surveys conducted on a nationwide scale, you are usually referenced to data collected 5 or 10 years ago. Not this time, the survey conducted by a division of the NHTSA, is conducted on an annual basis, giving you almost real-time data.
Given this information, you can see a clear rise in helmet usage in the last 2 years. This may be because there are only 3 states left where there are zero helmet laws altogether.
Notable, the survey also shows that helmet usage increased in states that have mandatory helmet laws from 83% to 89.2%, meaning we have less riders rebelling against the fact that helmets literally save lives (or that more riders are choosing to invest in protecting their noggin).
This is a Great Trend
Not only have helmets improved in safety over the last few years, but the technology they carry has as well.
You can see that modern full face helmets have gotten lighter (such as the Shoei RF-1400 being the lightest Snell M2020 helmet available, or the increasing use of carbon fiber and other ultra-lightweight materials driving down weights and prices), more comfortable, and include an array of high tech features, even in just the past 2 years.
Helmets are starting to include luxuries that a lot of riders almost can’t live without (pun intended). These features include drop down visors, integrated Bluetooth intercoms, adjustable padding, quick connect straps, and even photochromic visors that self tint on sunny days.
Helmets are not only coming with more safety and tech features, they are also coming atan array of prices. No matter your budget, there is always a helmet out there for you. Though this can range from a $92 Bell Qualifier to a $1700 AGV Pista GP RR Carbon helmet. There are hundreds of helmets available for a variety of riding types.
And we’re stoked to see that more riders are choosing to wear these new lids.


text:
Bill seeks to remove wall between liquor, groceries
TALLAHASSEE — One of this year’s most heavily lobbied efforts — relaxing an 80-year-old state law that requires liquor stores to be stand-alone facilities — has been uncorked for the 2016 session that begins in January.
Rep. Carlos Trujillo, R-Miami, filed a proposal (HB 245) Friday that in part would repeal the section of Florida statutes that requires retailers to separately house liquor sales and bars any opening that allows access to other goods.
During the regular legislative session that ended in May, the liquor store-door proposal was included in a wide-ranging measure that pitted companies like Wal-Mart and Target, which backed the plan, against independent liquor stores and Lakeland-based Publix. A watered-down version of the proposal failed to make it to the House floor for a full vote.
Wal-Mart and Target argue the proposal would increase convenience for shoppers, while Publix objected that its business plan keeps liquor and grocery sales separate. In contrast, allowing people to buy liquor as well as groceries and other goods is part of Target’s business model, which includes a push for smaller “express” stores in downtown sites.
A Senate companion to Trujillo’s proposal had yet to be filed Friday afternoon.

domain: news


text:
Spotify entered 2019 as a company primarily known for music, but that’s not how it wants to end it. On Wednesday morning, the Swedish music-streaming company announced it would purchase New York–based podcast company Gimlet Media, as well as the podcast-making platform Anchor. What does a major technology platform with more than 200 million users need from a podcast studio? And why would Gimlet, an apparently healthy podcast startup, cash out at a time when podcasts appear to be in their golden age? The answer to those questions is that both of those companies face a tougher landscape than is immediately apparent.
Right now, Spotify’s user base is three times bigger than that of its chief rival, Apple Music, but it has struggled with achieving profitability for all of the company’s existence. Spotify made a couple of moves last year that underscored its challenges and hinted at a path forward: It introduced a beta program to allow artists to directly upload music onto the service and, much to the chagrin of major labels, began offering artists direct deals to stream on the platform. Both could shake the position of record labels, but neither is a real threat to the traditional music industry’s actual power over Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, and others: labels’ vast catalogs. Even if a megastar like Taylor Swift, who split from Universal Music Group last year, dealt directly with Spotify, major labels would continue to hold onto a near-century of cataloged music that no amount of direct deals could rival. All of which means that Spotify will never have an advantage over record labels when it comes to streaming music.
But podcasts are a far younger industry, one not yet dominated by a few key players the way recorded music is. That clearly strikes Spotify as an opportunity. The purchase of Anchor and Gimlet instantly makes Spotify a significant podcast player—and offers a glimpse of one possible future for the medium.
Gimlet Media was founded in 2014 by Matthew Lieber, a former WNYC producer, and Alex Blumberg, formerly of This American Life and Planet Money. The company’s first podcasts, Start-Up and Reply All, were immediate hits; by the end of the 2017, with $27 million in investment, Lieber mused that the company could be the “HBO of audio.” In addition to the ads it sells against its original podcasts, the company makes branded podcasts for companies like Tinder and licenses its intellectual property, as with the short-lived ABC series Alex, Inc. that was based on Start-Up and the Amazon Prime Video drama Homecoming, based on a podcast of the same name. Gimlet was an early standout, but ever since Serial became a massive hit the field has become a lot more crowded.
Spotify is paying around $230 million for Gimlet, Recode reports, which would be substantially more than the $70 million valuation from Gimlet’s last round of investment. That would likely be a huge return for the company, which appears to be growing steadily but not exponentially. Why wouldn’t Gimlet sell for such a premium?
The deal is a bit more of a shot in the dark for Spotify. The Gimlet takeover is the first outright content purchase of Spotify’s 12-year history. The company previously dabbled in video and podcast production, but with middling results. But it still makes sense that podcasts would be Spotify’s target for aggressive expansion. With music, any move that could be seen as encroaching on the territory of major labels risks retaliation. Last year, when Spotify began offering direct artist deals, Music Business Worldwide reported that the major labels were considering holding back licensing their music to Spotify in India, which would deny it content in an important market for future growth. Right now, Spotify is sending most of the money it earns through ads and subscriptions back to the labels, and the current dynamic limits its ability to change that. However, those limits don’t exist with nonmusical audio.
Spotify’s current narrative for investors is one of growth and expansion; it most recently debuted in the Middle East and northern African countries. These latest purchases offer a new story for the company to tell if its growth slows down. With Anchor, in particular, Spotify will have creation tools for a new wave of podcasters on their platform.
So what type of company would this create? The most favorable comparison for Spotify has long been Netflix, which has become not just a platform for watching studio-made movies and network-produced television, but now boatloads of original content.
One has to imagine there’s a limit to how podcasts could play a similar role for Spotify. The Wall Street Journal reported last year that less than 1 percent of Spotify’s overall listening was podcasts. Spotify could limit Gimlet shows to its own service, but more likely it will continue to distribute them on platforms like iTunes and Stitcher without hampering their potential audience or trapping them behind a subscription paywall. It’s Anchor—with its potential to turn anyone into a podcaster—that Spotify will be really banking on. Spotify wants to be less dependent on major labels; a vast generation of podcasts being birthed on its platform is a step in that direction.
Spotify faces the real problem that massive companies like Apple, Amazon, and Google, who are all in the music streaming space, can compete with them for users while feeling less pressure to immediately profit. Spotify lacks such financial freedom. It better hope all those Drake listeners can get into Crimetown and other podcasts—and then try to make their own.


text:
The government has set a target to cross one crore job-mark in the next two years in three main segments of digital economy—electronics, startups and IT, and IT-enabled services—Union Minister for IT and Communications Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Wednesday.
While speaking at an ESCSTPI event for startups, Vaishnaw said three big pillars of digital economy—electronics manufacturing, IT and ITes, startups— have created 88-90 lakh jobs.
"Government has set a target that in this we should be easily crossing 1 crore jobs in the coming two years without any doubt," the minister said.
He said the digital economy and its associated employment is a major trend now and the other trend is diversity.
"Earlier, the names of a couple of cities were mentioned for startups. Now when I go to schools in villages, children in villages want to set up a startup," Vaishnaw said.
The minister said India is now becoming a technology producer from being a technology consumer.
He said the Software Technology Parks of India (STPI) is creating plug-and-play infrastructure to provide a platform to startups.
STPI director general Arvind Kumar said his organisation provides plug-and-play infrastructure in 64 cities for startups, of which 54 are in tier 2 and 3 cities.
"We provide Rs 5-10 lakh seed fund to startups through the centre of excellence. Under the Next Generation Incubation Scheme, we fund Rs 25 lakh to startups that come from tier 2 and 3 cities. We have granted NGIS benefits to around 65 startups and the target is to fund 300 startups by 2025," Kumar said.
He said on one side the government is accelerating support for the startup ecosystem and simultaneously it is pushing for 5G roll-out in the country to provide opportunity to the startups.
Indian Angel Network founding partner Padmaja Ruparel at the event shared interest to partner with STPI to provide funding and mentoring support to startups.
"Today Indian Angel Network has announced that they would like to become VC partner to STPI's startup initiatives and join the list of investment partners such as SucSeed Ventures, Villgro, Inflection Point Ventures, Hyderabad Angels, Chandigarh Angels, Forum Synergies, PadUp Ventures, Vinners Angels, Modular Capital etc., which are bringing value along with funds to startups in STPI," Kumar said.
STPI along with Electronics and Computer Software Export Promotion Council (ESC) has shortlisted 125 startups from across the country.
Both entities are fine-tuning the list to 40 startups who will be able to visit the Consumer Electronics Show in the US and showcase their solutions.
"We have partnered with TiE Silicon Valley where selected startups will pitch for strategic partners or investors in the US. Consulate General of India is also supporting us in connecting to investors in the US," ESC Chairman Sandeep Narula said.


text:
Years after his ingratiation into Andy Warhol’s inner circle, Jean Baudrillard knifed the fine art world.
“Art does not die because there is no more art. It dies because there is too much,” wrote the French philosopher in "The Conspiracy of Art," his 2005 treatise taking aim at a system of gallerists and collectors who transformed fine art into a commodity.
Agnieszka Pilat is a Polish-American artist whose work renders machines as portraitures. Her upcoming show, ROBOTa, will be held at the San Francisco gallery Modernism Inc.
Baudrillard retrofitted his theory of simulacra, which inspired the Matrix movie franchise, to the art market, showing how artists had been compromised by the totality of a monopoly system (“there is more and more information and less and less meaning,” wrote the philosopher in 1979). When the non-fungible token (NFT) frenzy took off in January of last year, many successful artists (some even revered) lost themselves to the mania of market forces, producing digital collectibles solely because everyone was cashing in on a gold rush.
Collective mania and groupthink incentivize short-term, reactionary thinking, and even the most brilliant artists succumb to these forces. Rather than making thoughtful critiques of the system which creates these periods, they too get swept up in the cultural and economic tailwinds — selling out as commodities, as Baudrillard noted.
Read more: What Are NFTs and How Do They Work?
There is no “right” way to create art, and some of the best pieces come from sporadic expression. However, when the medium is guided so heavily by the vulgar trading of commodities, as amplified by the NFT frenzy, then artists lose their voice in society.
With JPEGs of cartoon rocks selling for $1.3 million, and the technology enabling insider trading and money laundering, NTFs, unfortunately, magnified all the problems of the traditional arts market. Everyone knew the NFT frenzy was a bubble, and it’s about time it burst.
As the ecosystem consolidates, the cliché in tech circles is that the emerging crypto economy is in a “Builder’s Market.” Tech founders, as well as artists creating NFTs, are taking a step back to reassess their projects, while examining how their creations fit into network architecture. For all its shortcomings iterated in the previous market cycle, NFTs have the potential to offer incredible value to artists – from fractionalized ownership (such as Particle’s decision to tokenize a Banksy painting) to integration into live experiences. There will also likely be a continued explosion of the creation of NFTs as digital artwork, hitting platforms like OpenSea at the same velocity as the articles, blog posts, and opinion pieces which have characterized social media and the news industry.
The overproduction of NFTs runs the risk of killing art, rendering the medium meaningless as foretold by Baudrillard. As is the case with the news industry, good writing and reporting still exists (and is crucial to the democratic process), but is harder to find among the daily deluge of regurgitated commentary, incentivized by social media algorithms which encourage divisiveness.
A “Builder’s Market” is a welcome reset to the nose. With NFTs already playing such a large role in the traditional fine arts industry, they are here to stay, and will serve as the vehicle for flooding the Internet with even more digital art — Meta, DALLE and other tech companies already render complex art pieces instantly with artificial intelligence. Artists need to think carefully about how they integrate emerging technologies into their broader work, and use them to channel complex and nuanced human emotions, rather than the other way around where their dominant master is the dollar … or crypto.


text:
Sony has yet to reveal the new pricing options however.
PlayStation Plus subscribers who pay on a monthly basis or invest in a three month subscription for the service in the UK and Europe will soon be paying more for their memberships. Sony has announced that prices for the same will be increasing from September 1st.
In a statement for the same, Sony said, “We are dedicated to bringing PlayStation Plus members the best possible service with the most compelling content. From 1st September we will be increasing the price of monthly and three month PlayStation Plus subscriptions in line with market conditions. We will continue to invest in PlayStation Plus to ensure an unparalleled experience, featuring the best quality games and features.”
Will this extend to US subscribers sometime in the near future? Sony hasn’t revealed as much nor has it talked about the new prices going forward. Expect to hear more September 1st approaches but let us know what you think of the changes in the comments.


text:
The Park Ridge Elks will hold it's annual Mother's Day Brunch at the Park Ridge Elks Lodge on Sunday, May 14, 2017 from 10:00 am-1:00 pm. The cost is $10 for adults and...
Two Bergen County, New Jersey dining scene blogs, Boozy Burbs and Small Chick Big Deals, will host a Bergen County Hurricane Sandy Relief Fundraiser at Rockleigh Country Club on Tuesday, November 13, 2012 from 7:00 pm-9:30 pm.
The fund raiser will benefit Sandy victims in Moonachie and Little Ferry, New Jersey. A $5 donation is requested which will be donated to relief organizations and guests will enjoy complimentary appetizers and desserts donated by area restaurants. Live entertainment will be featured. Gift certificates from area retailers and restaurants will be raffled off. 100% of all proceeds will be donated to relief organizations. A cash bar will be offered with a percentage of proceeds donated to relief organizations.
Donated goods such as non-perishable foods, school and medical supplies, clothes and new sundries are welcome.
The Rockleigh Country Club is located at 26 Paris Avenue in Rockleigh, New Jersey.


text:
June 28, 2019
Robert R. Reese, 87, of Geneseo, Illinois, iconic founder of Springfield Armory, passed...
Karen Lutto - May 21, 2019
German Precision Optics (GPO) USA announced the launch of its newly revamped Website today.
Lynn Burkhead, OSG Senior Digital Editor - April 27, 2019
An arrest was made following a cell phone being thrown on stage as President Trump prepared to...
Vista Outdoor Pressroom - February 27, 2019
Bushnell has been named the Official Riflescope Sponsor of the Precision Rifle Series and...
Jim Grant - February 08, 2019
Jim Grant narrows down the top 5 handguns found on the showroom floor at SHOT Show 2019.
Jim Grant - February 07, 2019
Here's the scoop on all the great new shotguns and rifles appearing at SHOT Show 2019.
Vista Outdoor Pressroom - January 24, 2019
In 2019, Speer customers will see a new, fresher, more aggressive logo that sets its products...
Aimpoint - January 24, 2019
Aimpoint has introduced the ACRO P-1 pistol sight to the US market.
Murray Road Agency - January 23, 2019
Norma has announced the introduction of ENVY -- a new line of 9mm ammunition.
Digital Now Included!
Give a Gift
PREVIEW OUR CURRENT ISSUE


text:
Bitcoin vs bitcoin cash
Bitcoin vs Bitcoin Cash – Conclusion. In this article, we have reviewed the difference between Bitcoin and Bitcoin cash. Bitcoin cash is a new variation of Bitcoin with advanced features. Bitcoin cash is cheaper, faster, and comes with more features, whereas Bitcoin still runs on its traditional algorithm. But Bitcoin …
One such debate was a debate between Roger Ver and Tone Vays. While Bitcoin, Bitcoin Cash, and Bitcoin SV may share a name, they are all distinct cryptocurrencies. Bitcoin is the world’s first digital currency, while Bitcoin Cash and Bitcoin SV are both altcoins that aim to fulfill different roles that Bitcoin does today. Filed Under: News & Articles from BlockSocial Apr 19, 2018 · But Bitcoin Cash (BCH) isn’t the same thing as the original Bitcoin (BTC.) The Bitcoin Cash website argues that Bitcoin Cash is the “real Bitcoin,” but the larger Bitcoin community doesn’t agree. Bitcoin Cash is the fourth most valuable coin after Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Ripple as of April 16, 2018.
Interestingly, Bitcoin Cash was launched in 2017 through Bitcoin hard fork to present a coin with better scalability than Bitcoin. More videos on YouTube Like pancakes and waffles, these two cryptocurrencies share many ingredients but are different. Bitcoin Cash comes from the same mill Nov 27, 2020 Is Bitcoin Cash The Same As Bitcoin? Bitcoin Cash shares the same original Bitcoin lineage through its blockchain but was forked to start a new Jul 17, 2020 Why do several cryptocurrencies have similar names to BTC? Find out in our straightforward guide to Bitcoin vs Bitcoin Cash vs Bitcoin SV. BCH Price Live Data. The live Bitcoin Cash price today is $537.64 USD with a 24 -hour trading volume of $3,568,051,758 USD. Bitcoin Cash is up 0.13% in the Feb 7, 2018 Bitcoin (BTC) is the first and most popular cryptocurrency that is peer-to-peer electronic cash, which is fully decentralized with no central bank Compared to the previous year, the average transaction fee has pretty much remained the same as the figure has been hovering between the range of $0.0040 Aug 21, 2019 BCH is Way More Correlated to BTC. Given that Bitcoin was the origin of both BCH and BSV, it makes sense to evaluate which crypto-asset is Why is BCH not more popular and what are the cons of it compared to BTC? Bitcoin Cash value proposition isn't unique anymore, although it has its Bitcoin Cash is the continuation of the Bitcoin project as peer-to-peer digital cash, which seeks to add more transaction capacity to the network. Bitcoin cash is Jan 9, 2020 Bitcoin vs Bitcoin Cash? In a reaction to the route Bitcoin had travelled, Bitcoin Cash was created with the sole purpose of being a fast, cheap way What Is Bitcoin Cash?
Bitcoin Vs Bitcoin Cash Search Stock, FX pair, Crypto, or Commodity Bitcoin - ( BTC ) VS Bitcoin Cash - ( BCH ) Comparison - 1 day
Called a “hard fork,” Bitcoin (BTC) now has a separate competing cryptocurrency Bitcoin Cash, on the other hand, is a usable currency, which makes it more valuable to Ver. And if you don’t believe him, just try to make a Bitcoin transaction and then try to make a Bitcoin Cash transaction. The difference is staggering and may be the only evidence you need to know where you stand in the Bitcoin vs. Bitcoin Cash debate.
Bitcoin’s price may still be on the decline, but that hasn’t stopped some major companies from piling onto the cryptocurrency craze. Last month it was Kodak, and now Square (the mobile payments company created by Twitter co-founder Jack Dor
May 27, 2020 · Bitcoin Cash has an 8MB block. Think about it like building an offramp on the Bitcoin highway. That offramp then goes to an express lane that only carries high-capacity vehicles. This allows many more transactions per second to be processed on Bitcoin Cash than on Bitcoin itself. Nov 06, 2020 · November 6, 2020 | AtoZ Markets – With Bitcoin Core (BTC) and Bitcoin Cash (BCH) in the market, the emergence of Bitcoin SV(BSV) has made people confused as to what it is and which cryptocurrency should they choose to invest in. This article will clearly identify the differences between the three and explain why the most recent Bitcoin SV is Bitcoin Cash would, therefore, allow much faster transaction processing: 2 minutes and 30 seconds, while it takes Bitcoin 10 minutes to validate a block.
In November 2018, Bitcoin Cash split into two cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin Cash and Bitcoin SV. Bitcoin Cash is sometimes also referred to as Bcash. [disputed – discuss Bitcoin Cash vs Bitcoin: BCH is a fork of BTC it is much faster and cost-effective. Read full comparison and find the technical differences between them.
The debates surrounding these Jan 31, 2020 · Bitcoin Cash can process more transactions per second. This means that more people can use BCH than BTC in any given time frame. All this is due to the fact that a Bitcoin Cash block (on the blockchain) is 8 times bigger than a Bitcoin block. This makes BCH faster, cheaper, and more scalable than Bitcoin.
Called a “hard fork,” Bitcoin (BTC) now has a separate competing cryptocurrency Bitcoin Cash, on the other hand, is a usable currency, which makes it more valuable to Ver. And if you don’t believe him, just try to make a Bitcoin transaction and then try to make a Bitcoin Cash transaction. The difference is staggering and may be the only evidence you need to know where you stand in the Bitcoin vs. Bitcoin Cash debate. Learning how to buy bitcoin is easy, but it's perhaps the most important stage if you want to try your luck in cryptocurrency trading. Regular spikes in the bitcoin price chart make this digital cryptocurrency a potentially lucrative invest The Justice Department has charged three North Korean hackers with attempting to steal and extort $1.3 billion in cash and bitcoin from companies through a series of hacking schemes, according to charges unsealed Wednesday.
These two coins are Jan 17, 2021 Bitcoin Cash (BCH) forked from the Bitcoin (BTC) Network on August 1, 2017. BCH is a fork of bitcoin which allows for more transactions What is bitcoin? Talking about privacycould the tax evaders and money launderers use bitcoins transactions and thus we Compare cash vs. credit card . Bitcoin Cash has a bigger maximum block size and lower average transaction fees than Bitcoin (BTC) · Bitcoin Cash is considered less secure than Bitcoin Dec 17, 2020 Bitcoin Cash is a result of a Bitcoin hard fork that took place in 2017. As mentioned before, BCH is faster and cheaper compared to BTC. Dec 20, 2017 Bitcoin cash solves the transaction problem in a different way.
The name pitches it as a sort of “electronic cash” thanks to these features. Dec 3, 2020 In 2017 and 2018, the cryptocurrency world was shocked when the Bitcoin Bitcoin Core (BTC), Bitcoin Cash (BCH) and Bitcoin SV(BSV). Jun 6, 2018 Bitcoin cash is $1,100.ako môžem vyplatiť bitcoin v bankomate
čo je ocenenie súkromnej spoločnosti
ge letectvo ellisville ms
koľko je 400 usd v mexických pesách
imgur škvárový blok
- Severokórejské fakty
- Švajčiarske zlato globálne 2.0
- Vízové krypto partnerstvo
- Zavrieť aws účet
- Papier obchod app kanada
- Prevod z usd na xrp
- Caledonia ny
- Nakupujte lacné kryptomeny online
- Kúpiť potenciálnych zákazníkov
- How do you say 3 milióny v španielčine
Bitcoin Cash was created to try and solve Bitcoin’s scaling problem (BTC’s inability to handle lots of transactions). Because of its large block size (more transactions per block, or grouping, of transactions), Bitcoin Cash can handle more transactions than Bitcoin.
It was this latter sort of investor who got burned. My grandson is helping me with buying Bitcoin. He helped me signup, then left it to me to make the wire deposit. I didn't know it would be a problem send the wire from the R*** Electric bank account. 2. R*** Electric is no longer in business. I sold R*** Electric Construction … BTC vs BCH vs BTG could be one of the biggest points of contention in the bitcoin community in the near future.


text:
Xiaomi India has announced that it is launching a new online portal, called Trinayan, with which it aims to bring the festival of Durga Puja to the house of its customers during these difficult times. The new Trinayan portal will allow users to visit their favourite pandals and be a part of all the auspicious rituals.
The portal will cover all days of the Durga Puja festival from Durga Maa Udbodhan (inauguration of the doll) till Dashami Sindoor Khela – Bijaya.
To make this possible Xiaomi has placed 40 cameras at 10 of the most famous Durga Puja Pandals across India. These pandals include Ballygunge Cultural Association, FD Block, Mudiyali, Telaprottay, Behala Club, Gennex- Behala, Shapoorji, Unitech, Sherwood Estate and VIP Enclave.
To watch Durga Puja at any of the above pandals you can log on to onlinedurgapuja.com. The footage from these pandals will be live from October 19 to October 26.
Apart from the Puja, Xiaomi has also partnered with singer Rupam Islam to launch a special music video on the occasion. The music video will be called Aamar Pujo, and the song will be about overcoming the current challenges and reconnecting with loved ones to celebrate the festival in your own special way.
Xiaomi will also be offering its Mi Fans special Durga Puja offers from October 17 to October 31. All customers during this time will be entitled to a daily and weekly lucky draw to win Mi TVs, Mi Notebooks, Mi Bands and more.
“At Mi India we are always looking at creating new and innovative experiences for our fans. Durga Puja is a festival celebrated with great pride and enthusiasm, and to continue the same in spirit this year, Mi India is proud to announce Trinayan, an absolutely novel concept to celebrate and be part of the festivities keeping in mind the new social distancing norms,” said Sunil Baby, Director-Offline Sales Operations at Mi India.
“Keeping up with the battle for light against the dark, we decided to use technology to bring some of the biggest pujas of Kolkata live to our consumers’ home for a non-stop celebration. We are confident that this experience coupled with some exciting new offers, will kickstart the momentum and add more joy to this festive season,” he added.
Express Tech is now on Telegram. Click here to join our channel (@expresstechie) and stay updated with the latest tech news.
📣 The Indian Express is now on Telegram. Click here to join our channel (@indianexpress) and stay updated with the latest headlines


text:
Safeway is California's largest corporate buyer of wind power, which it uses to power its corporate campuses in Pleasanton and Walnut Creek, CA, all of its 269 fuel stations in the country, and all of its supermarkets San Fransisco, CA and Boulder, CO.
Safeway also recently announced that it will be the first retailer to join the California Climate Action Registry, the official registry for global warming emission reduction projects. It has already joined the Chicago Climate Exchange (CCX), the only voluntary, legally binding greenhouse gas reduction registry and trading program in North America. Being a member of the CCX commits Safeway to reducing carbon dioxide emissions from the base year of 2000, by 390,000 tons.
The grocery chain is installing energy-efficient lighting and altering the design of new stores to be more energy efficient, using technology like no-heat freezer-case doors and replacing neon exterior lights with LEDs. The East Bay Times explained why:
"Electricity is the biggest expense in operating a grocery store, and refrigeration is the biggest user of electricity," said Teena Massingill, a Safeway spokeswoman. She added that the more subdued lighting common in the company's new and remodeled "lifestyle" stores reduces energy use and electricity bills, and is more pleasing to customers.The renewable energy purchased by Safeway accounts for about 2% of the company's total energy, or 87 million Kwh, putting it at 21st in the rankings. The top green energy user, Wells Fargo, buys 550 million kWh of renewable energy. One of Safeway's competitors, Whole Foods, is ranked second at 463 million kWh, making it 100% powered by clean, renewable energy.


text:
Morrisons, Britain’s fourth biggest supermarket, is facing relegation from the FTSE 100 this month, a highly regarded broker has said.
Using Friday’s closing prices, broker Jefferies said the beleaguered supermarket chain was in danger of being booted out of Britain’s benchmark index on December 2 when the FTSE EMEA Committee reviews the constituent positions of the FTSE 100 and FTSE 250.
The Bradford-based supermarket group narrowly avoided relegation from the blue chip index in the June and September reviews, but analysts think the under-pressure grocer could be out of luck this month.
Cantor Fitzgerald analysts conducted a preliminary review and they too expect the grocer to be kicked out of the index, if the stock price remains at current levels.
Relegation could force passive funds to sell around 47.62m shares, Cantor analysts said, as they expect the demotion will also see trading volumes increase sharply.
Shares have fallen 26pc since they hit a high of 208.2p in early March, and Mike Dennis of Cantor Fitzgerald said Morrisons’ boss David Potts must convince investors the supermarket has “differentiation” if he is to succeed in his quest to turn the company around.
“Food retailers will need to find more efficient ways of running stores and combating the discounters," Mr Dennis added.
A fierce supermarket price war has wreaked havoc across the entire sector, as German discounters Aldi and Lidl put UK food retailers under increased pressure to cut prices.
Morrisons' like-for-like sales fell 2.6pc in the third quarter amid price deflation and it scrapped its promotion Match & More scheme earlier this year. It also closed 21 supermarkets, axed 720 jobs at its head office and sold 140 of its convenience stores.
Although FTSE 100 relegation would make "little difference to the broader business", Chris Beauchamp, of IG, said it is "a recognition that the big four supermarkets have still failed to find the cure to their ongoing ills".
The stock closed in negative territory - down 2.6pc at 152.3p.
According to Jefferies, the quarterly shake-up could also see payments processor Worldpay - the UK’s largest IPO this year - and Irish distribution company DCC join the blue chip index.
After analysing the constituents rankings after markets closed on Friday, the broker said Worldpay ranked number 69 in the FTSE 350, while Provident Financial was at 73 and DCC had a ranking of 78, which suggested the three companies would enjoy “automatic inclusion in the FTSE 100”.
DCC graph (Source: Bloomberg)
Earlier this month, shares in DCC touched a record high after the group reported a 26.1pc jump in its half-year operating profit buoyed by robust performances in its energy and healthcare businesses.
Justin Jordan, of Jefferies, said DCC’s potential entry into the FTSE 100 “broadens its pool of potential investors and boosts profile and credibility in discussions on possible M&A opportunities”.
However, the shake-up is also expected to see security group G4S and British engineer Meggitt face relegation from the FTSE 100.
An official decision will be made on Wednesday and all changes will take effect from the start of trading on Monday, December 21.


text:
PFAS chemicals enter food products via two routes: the environment (e.g., uptake through polluted water and/or soil) and by direct contact, e.g., packaging materials. For the last few years, the FDA has been testing foods for PFAS uptake from environmental sources and found relatively few food-related issues, though certain seafood has had problems—especially from contaminated waters.
However, food packaging has been a source of concern as food comes into direct contact with PFAS-based coatings designed to prevent seepage of food oils and greases in RTE foods/packaging, and especially in carry-out packaging materials, e.g., pizza boxes and french fry wrappers.
Packaging materials companies have been working on various alternative non-PFAS solutions as FDA slowly phases out “certain” short-chain molecular PFAS compounds over the next year or so. These compounds have fewer than seven—typically six—carbon atoms in a single fluorocarbon molecule and are said to more easily penetrate food from packaging materials than long-chain compounds.
Long-chain PFAS compounds are typically molecules with 12 or more carbon atoms and formed from short-chain molecules, e.g., in cookware coatings. In 2016, the FDA revoked the regulations authorizing the remaining uses of these long-chain PFAS in food packaging (see 81 FR 5, January 4, 2016, and 81 FR 83672, November 22, 2016). As of November 2016, long-chain PFAS are no longer used in food contact applications sold in the U.S.
Short-chain PFAS Molecules Seen as an Alternative, but Also Proved Problematic
Short-chain PFAS emerged as a replacement for the long-chain PFAS phased out in 2016 due to safety concerns beginning in 2011. The FDA had authorized certain short-chain PFAS compounds as grease-proofing agents on food contact paper and paperboard packaging. In 2020, the FDA published findings on its analysis of a newly available short-chain PFAS that contained 6:2 fluorotelomer alcohol (6:2 FTOH).
The FDA’s findings raised safety concerns about FTOH, and the four primary suppliers of 11 or more short-chain PFAS compounds—which may contain FTOH—voluntarily agreed to stop production of the material.
Whether short- or long-chain PFAS, the FDA has failed to ban the outright use of PFAS in food packaging, as consumer groups like the Environmental Working Group (EWG) have claimed over the years. In 2016, the EWG claimed that the FDA’s banning of three toxic chemicals from food wrapping was “too little, too late.” In an August 2021 press release, EWG claimed that “FDA fails to ban ‘forever chemicals’ from food containers, despite known health risks.” EWG stated, “In 2020, the FDA announced that manufacturers of 15 different approved types of food packaging made using PFAS would phase out all ongoing uses. But the FDA has not yet banned all PFAS from food packaging.” Consumer groups have claimed that the FDA is more supportive of chemical companies than consumers in its slow uptake to provide firm rulings to protect consumers.
States Take Action Where Federal Agencies Have Been Slow To Respond
According to a recent “News & Insights” update on regulating PFAS in food packaging and published by the Perkins COiE law firm, bills aimed at banning PFAS chemicals in consumer products have all failed in Congress, however, there are a few signs that Congress might act in the future—at least in targeted ways, for example, it has enacted a law banning PFAS in food packaging provided to the military. Meanwhile states have taken their own action when Congress hasn’t.
In February 2021, the Toxics in Packaging Clearinghouse (TPCH) announced the organization’s 2021 update to its “Model Toxics in Packaging Legislation.” States use this model to create laws where federal legislation doesn’t exist. The previous version of the model (as revised in 2012) covered instructions in creating legislation to limit the use of heavy metals in food packaging and other consumer items. The 2021 update includes the addition of PFAS and ortho-phthalates as regulated chemicals, as well as new processes and criteria for identifying and regulating additional chemicals of high concern in packaging.
To date, 19 states have developed legislation based on parts of TPCH’s model including PFAS. These include California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, Washington and Wisconsin. The laws take a pollution prevention approach by prohibiting intentional use, and they place the primary burden of compliance on the supply chain by requiring manufacturers and suppliers to verify that their products are in compliance.
Perkins COiE’s update stated that in California three PFAS-related requirements went into effect in 2023. These included prohibiting any person from distributing, selling, or offering any food packaging that contains PFAS (either intentionally added or above 100 ppm) to adults or juveniles and requiring cookware manufacturers to comply with internet notice requirements for intentionally added PFAS.
Colorado phased out the sale or distribution of PFAS in food packaging the first of this month. Having become law at the end of 2023, Connecticut bans food packaging to which PFAS have been intentionally introduced during manufacturing or distribution. As of December 2024, Hawaii makes it unlawful to manufacture, sell or distribute any food packaging, including pizza boxes, to which PFAS chemicals have been added in any amount. Most other states mentioned above have rules taking effect this year and in 2025.
Materials, Pollution and PFAS
Non-PFAS containing substitutes for packaging include bamboo or palm leaf, biowax- or clay-coated paper, seaweed (biodegradable and edible), paper coated with unknown alternatives (which may or may not contain other PFAS-related chemicals) and polylactic acid (PLA) coated paper, which is essentially paper coated with a biodegradable plastic, but unfortunately isn’t recyclable as either paper or plastic in most jurisdictions. Even when PLA replaces PE or PET packaging containers, PLA usually isn’t recyclable with the latter materials as its melting point is lower.
While PFAS contamination has been an ongoing problem, so has plastic polluted not only the environment but also human tissue. A study appearing in the August 2021 issue of Chemosphere pointed out that while governments and manufacturers are trying to reduce the amount of disposable plastic used in food and beverage applications, the use of substitute paper products containing PFAS alternatively has created new problems.
For example, the study found that “in response to trending plastic [drinking] straw bans and the larger global movement for reducing plastic pollution, non-plastic substitutes were needed. The water-resistant properties of many plant-based straws, however, may be attributed to the use of PFAS during manufacturing. In this study, 43 brands of straws (5 plastic, 29 paper, 9 other plant-based) were analyzed for the presence of 53 semi-volatile PFAS using ultra high-performance liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry. While the plastic straws had no measurable PFAS, 21 PFAS were detected in the paper and other plant-based straws.”
Several food companies, especially chain restaurants, have already begun to remove PFAS from all their packaging, which is a good way to avoid future litigation. McDonalds is on course to hit its 2025 global phase-out of PFAS, though 96% of its global packaging did not contain PFAS. Restaurant Brands and Yum Brands also will eliminate PFAS by the end of 2025. Starbucks had planned to eliminate PFAS by the end of 2023, and Wendy’s and Chipotle completed their transitioning from PFAS usage in 2022.
Food companies are working to reduce and eliminate PFAS in their packaging and from other potential surfaces. But one sure way to bring about litigation is to make a claim on the label of being “PFAS-free” or “all natural” and then having an independent consumer group find that product actually contains some level of PFAS. According to FoodIndustry Counsel Ltd., “two food companies are currently facing consumer class actions which allege that products contain per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). The [juice] products targeted by the class actions were labeled as ‘all natural,’ and the consumers claim that the presence of PFAS within the product makes the ‘all natural’ label misleading.”
Filed in federal court in New York, both class action suits cite (1) breach of warranty, (2) deceptive business practices, (3) false advertising, (4) fraud and constructive fraud and (5) unjust enrichment.
Food companies may face less liability if they are continuing to address PFAS levels in their packaging and can show that they are not “intentionally” using PFAS anywhere in their food processing and packaging processes. Testing product for any measurable levels of PFAS makes good business sense, but processors need to know what their potential sources of PFAS are. “Clean labeling” is good if processors can prove their product is actually clear of any PFAS compounds.


text:
Okay, so there’s going to be a giant Irn-Bru billboard on Argyle Street this weekend (October 14 – 16) that will be giving out free cans of juice. The nation’s favourite soft drink will be up for grabs, but there’s a catch: the billboard is dedicated to the new version of Irn-Bru, XTRA. The new variant is sugar-free, and while there has been a lot of conflict due to the sugar amounts in the ginger drink, it’s still worth a try.
And there’s more – as fizzy juice lovers empty the billboard of the cans, a ‘funny quip’ is set to be revealed. If anyone’s wondering what a quip is, it is a saying or a remark, so we will get to judge Irn-Bru’s sense of humour by Sunday.
A number of prizes will also be given, so if a confetti cannon goes off when you’re picking up your can, it means you won. The prizes could include Irn-Bru merch and even tickets to go see Kendrick Lamar at the OVO Hydro.
So head to Argyle Street anytime between 11am on Friday, October 14 and 6pm on Sunday, October 16 to claim a free can and maybe even win concert tickets. The billboard is also set to travel around Scotland, with Edinburgh, Dundee and Aberdeen being a few stops throughout October.


text:
Apple recently released the iOS 6.1.2 which fixed various security issues highlighted since the release of iOS 6 which powers the iPhone, iPad and the iPod Touch. But a YouTube video shows that iOS is still vulnerable to security loophole that allows unauthorized bypassing of the lock-code and provides access to contacts and a few other features of the device.
Anyone acquainted with Apple’s hardware release cycle would conveniently say that the next generation iPad (probably to be named iPad 5) would be released sometime in mid-3013. And what would be an Apple release if its not followed by a plethora of rumors, leaked photos and of course proclaimed compatible accessories (specially cases and covers). Read more
Apple’s first gen iPad Mini’s 1024 x 768 7.9″ display might make it compatible with the iPad 2 and previous generation apps, but that display resolution definitely falls short when compared to similar sized tabs available in the market. If BrightWire news agency’s sources are to be believed, Apple has already decided to play catchup and is producing 2048 x 1536 resolution displays at AU Optronics, its Taiwan-based suppliers. Android fans might call it a catchup with the Android tablets or as Apple fanboys would say Apple is upgrading its display resolution by four times; either ways the high pixel density on the retina display is welcomed.
A smaller dock connector for the next generation iPhone has been speculated earlier too. But if the sources of iLounge are to be believed iPhone 5 would sport an 8-pin dock connector, more than half of the current 19-pin version. Above is an illustrative image of what the new smaller dock might look like. Read more
With iPhone 5 launch drawing closer, there are quite a few image and specs leaks popping up on the internet. Here is one such image leak showing the iPhone 5 placed next to its predecessor iPhone 4S. Read more
The Mobile Processor industry, currently lead by Intel, may see a new market leader as early as the end of 2012. Technology research firm In-Stat’s data suggests that Apple was close second to Intel in terms of mobile processor shipped in 2011, and may surpass it before 2013.
Boy, that was quick! Within 24 hours of the release of iOS 5.1 the hacking community has already released a jailbreak for the OS. It is an not an untethered jailbreak though, which means you would have to connect your device to a computer while rebooting. The updated jailbreak by Redsn0w now stands at version 0.9.10b6. At the moment, the jailbreak does not support A5 chip devices which include iPhone 4S and iPad 2 and also A5X device which is the new iPad 3. Detailed instructions and download links available here.
Apple is expected to launch an iOS powered TV by the year end. Codenamed iTV, very little of this device is known so far. If rumors are to be believed, iTV has already taken shape and potential carrier partners in Canada are testing its prototype. A report by The Globe and Mail claims Apple is in talks with Rogers and BCE regarding broadcast partnership for the iTV. Read more
When it comes to photography using iPhone, many users prefer apps instead of the default iOS camera apps. Of the various iOS camera apps available in the AppStore, QuickPix has some exclusive and some cool features to boast. Read more
According to Apple’s product launch cycle, the next generation iPad is supposed to be announced in the coming weeks. And leaked images, speculations and lost devices should not come as a surprise in progressing days. One such leaked image of what is presumed to be the display of next generation iPad is leaked in a Korean forum, discovered by Macrumors.com. Read more


text:
Imagine finally owning your dream business, only to have it cruelly taken away from you.Fitness blogger has terrifying seizures while she's running - without losing consciousness
That’s what happened to many people in Iraq when conflict destroyed their livelihoods.
Over 3.4 million people have fled their homes due to years of ongoing fighting in central and northern Iraq.
Some have now been able to return home, to towns and villages they barely even recognise.
Houses are damaged, businesses are destroyed and friends and family are missing – some not knowing if they’re alive or dead.
And it’s not just emotionally draining having to start afresh – there are also financial pressures.
Fortunately, there’s help in the way of Oxfam, who are offering small loans to businesses who are keen to get back on their feet.
Mother-of-five Emam Mahdi Saleh owns a beauty salon in Jalawla, Iraq – a town that had a population of around 80,000.
Her salon was damaged during ISIS’ occupation of the town between August and November 2014.
The 36-year-old was given a loan of $2,000 (£1,627) from Oxfam to help reopen her business, and she used her first payment to buy a mirror and rebuild the roof.
The beautician swears by homemade herbal skin screams, made from natural ingredients like butter and honey.
Emam fled Jalawla in October 2014, when her and her family had to trek for 22 miles without water to a town called Khanaqin.
She survived on bits of work, and was able to eventually return to Jalawla in July 2016.
It took her four months to rebuild her salon.
Business owners can apply for a grant and, if successful, they enter into a contract laying out what they intend to use the money for.
When making a decision, Oxfam look at the extent of damage to the premises and whether the business owner has a solid plan and a desire to restart their business.
If successful, the grants are paid in installments, so that Oxfam can check on their progress.
Barber Saed Ahmed has been cutting hair since he was 13.
He was given a loan to rebuild his ‘Gold Scissors’ hair salon when it was damaged during the ISIS occupation of Jalawla.
His salon reopened in February 2016.
Boys queue outside his shop to get the latest trendy hairstyles, but these days Saed doesn’t have a price list on the wall.
He adjusts his prices to suit the customer, and offers his services free to orphans or people with little money.
However, the 38-year-old’s return to his hometown is tinged with sadness as his brother was lost in the conflict, after being taken hostage by ISIS.
As well as beauticians and barbers, so far Oxfam has supported business such as butchers, tailors, clinics, wedding dress shops and gyms.
They are slowly helping local people get back to business and start to embrace a sense of normality again after the horrors that they faced.
‘The conflict with ISIS has destroyed not only lives and homes, but also livelihoods and communities,’ Haissam Minkara, Oxfam’s deputy country director in Iraq told Metro.co.uk.
‘People have lost businesses and assets that took them years if not decades to build up.
‘The grants Oxfam is providing allow them to start earning a living again and to support their families for years to come. The goods and services these businesses provide bring much wider benefits to the community.’


text:
October 11, 2004 |
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: UK-based Allianz Cornhill has opened the second unit of Allianz Cornhill Information Services (ACIS) in Kerala. Andrew Torrance, CEO, Allianz Cornhill, said here the the company, which already has a unit at Technopark (Thiruvananthapuram), would expand its Indian operations. Offshoring of business processes was an inevitable by-product of the info-tech revolution, he said. Torrance appreciated the high performance standards and professionalism...
January 30, 2006 |
NEW DELHI: World's largest computer maker Dell on Monday said it will set up a manufacturing facility in India. "We have concluded that time is right to consider a manufacturing site in India... we are looking for a location," Dell Chief Executive Officer Kevin Rollins said here today. Dell, presently, employs 10,000 people at its support and product development centres in India. "Time is ripe for second phase of our expansion in India.
March 11, 2010 |
BANGALORE: Leading global IT and BPO services provider Patni Computer Systems today announced the opening of a latest IT business centre in Queretaro, Mexico, that would expand the firm's global delivery initiative and serve as the hub of its expansion efforts in Latin America. "Patni is moving from its temporary facility into a permanent location in a high-rise building at ITESM Technological Park of Tech de Monterrey," the company said in a statement issued here.
November 5, 2007 |
CHENNAI: Online auction site eBay Inc and PayPal on Monday announced the launch of a new Global Development Centre here. The facility currently houses 1,000 persons and the companies plan to hire anywhere between 100 to 1,000 persons over the next two years, Scott Thompson, PayPal's Chief Technology Officer told reporters here today. According to him, the company expects a revenue of $7.6 billion this year.
January 23, 2006 |
BANGALORE: VIA Technologies, Inc, a leading innovator and developer of silicon chip technologies and PC platform solutions, on Monday announced that the first VIA technology innovation centre will be set up in Mumbai. The centre would develop new VIA pc-1 PHD computing and connectivity appliances that "combat power, heat, dust and other environmental challenges" in developing markets around the world. The centre in Mumbai will work closely with government, industry, and...


text:
SWIFT has announced that it will pilot an integrated pre-validation gpi payments service, focusing on enabling the speedy identification and elimination of errors and omissions in payment messages.
The pilot is the first stage in the roll-out of the ambitious gpi validation programme. The goal of the pilot is to build the foundation of a new integrated and interactive service that will significantly improve efficiencies in the payments process and which will ultimately be made available to all 10,000 banks across the SWIFT network.
Fully integrated with gpi payments, the service will facilitate real-time dynamic bank-to-bank interaction using APIs to improve the predictability and efficiency of international payments and look at using predictive analytics.
It will later be complemented with a post-payment investigation and reconciliation service that will allow for fast resolution of the remaining factors, typically arising from compliance or regulatory requirements, which can slow down the payments process.
Following widespread interest and demand from a large number of banks, SWIFT has established the first targeted pilot with a subset of fifteen major banks from around the world.*
The launch of the pilot comes as SWIFT gpi has rapidly grown to capture more than half of all SWIFT’s cross-border payment volumes.
While more than 50% of SWIFT gpi payments are credited to the beneficiary in less than 30 minutes, many arrive in just seconds.
Errors in payment data, such as incorrect or missing beneficiary or incomplete regulatory information, which is necessary for compliance purposes, often hold up those payments that take longer.
Correcting these preventable errors and omissions before the initial instructions are sent will result in a far more efficient payments experience.
Based on a real-time API-based mechanism, the pilot will enable sending banks to send and receive API calls over SWIFT to seamlessly check beneficiary account information with the ultimate receiving banks.
This will allow banks to speedily remedy any inaccurate or missing information, reducing delays and costs.
Luc Meurant, Chief Marketing Officer, SWIFT, said: “SWIFT gpi has already created a fast and frictionless cross-border payment experience for many banks and corporates – but we know that there are still payments which can be sped up further by ensuring the correct information is provided at the start.
“By embedding this new capability in the same payment messaging channel, thousands of banks will benefit from the resulting efficiencies, thus boosting the financial services industry as a whole as we move toward universal implementation of gpi in 2020.”
Manish Kohli, Global Head of Payments and Receivables, Citi Treasury and Trade Solutions, said: “The gpi pre-validation pilot is a significant step forward for the payments industry in building a platform on which banks can interact with each other in real-time, both pre-transaction and post-transaction.
“It demonstrates how banks can leverage SWIFT gpi to continue to transform cross-border payments.
“This service is an enabler of our goal to provide real-time ubiquitous cross-border payments by allowing banks and our clients to rectify any issues at the point of origination, achieving seamless end-to-end fulfilment along the payments delivery chain.”
Christof Hofmann MD and Global Head of Payments and Collection Products, Deutsche Bank, Germany, said: “We believe the gpi pre-validation service will add significant value to our clients, increasing the overall gpi client experience.
“Beneficiary account validation addresses an important pain-point in cross-border payments; it will help increase STP ratios while reducing fraud and exception handling.” ]
Together with the pilot banks, SWIFT will agree on the global industry specifications for the gpi pre-validation service by the end of 2018, while the pilot is set to commence in early 2019.
Over time, the service will be expanded to provide up-front transparency on fees, based on the exact routing of the payment message. This will give payment originators and beneficiaries complete transparency and predictability on costs, routes and expected delivery of their funds.


text:
Don't miss this week
Drapers gives you the first look at JD Sports’ new menswear fascia JD Open’s first store.
As the sunny weather disappears and the kids go back to school, a new season begins.
Ashley Morris is co-owner of Linzi Shoes, which has one store at Westfield Stratford and four in Essex, and a member of the Fashion Association of Britain.
Warm weather sales and high sell-throughs during the summer have put retailers in an optimistic mood for autumn 14.
Women’s young fashion brand Lipsy is preparing to launch a dedicated sportswear line in early November, in a bid to tap into growing demand for fashion-led sports styles.
Little White Lies will add Lipsy to its stockists from September 1.
Fashion sales at John Lewis last week were up 14.3% year-on-year, with growth driven by a strong performance in womenswear.
Consumers confidence grew by three points to 1 in August, with all five measures used to calculate the monthly GfK’s UK consumer confidence index seeing an increase this month.
British fashion industry players have expressed frustration at the lack of a trickle-down effect from the falling price of cotton around the world.
Stockholm Fashion Week
A look at the best shows from the third and final day of Swedish fashion week.
Mark Allatt is co-founder of campaign group Open Sundays.
In the notoriously quiet month of August, the battle against business rates does not subside.
Grace Gordon is the founder of leather goods brand Grace Gordon.
Deryane Tadd is the owner of womenswear boutique The Dressing Room in St Albans and a member of the Fashion Association of Britain (FAB).
An up and coming shirting brand is the latest to catch our Fashion Team’s eye this season.
There’s great entertainment to be had in the month of August by checking the nationals for their silly season stories.
Harrods managing director Michael Ward says its Shoe Heaven concept puts it ahead of the field in the battle for well-heeled shoppers.
Want it, snap it, find it - picture-led shopping apps that allow customers to search by taking images and submitting them to the app are taking off, and retailers are queuing to sign up.
An unexpected approach from Tanya Elizabeth.
A big noise hits London’s stage- Vintage guitars and music photography help John Varvatos make a high-volume arrival onto the European retail scene
Colour, strong branding and modular staging are just some elements needed for great show stands and storefits, says brand image specialist Bobblehat.


text:
New asset-stripping fraud on the increase
‘White knights’ strip ailing companies of their assets
A new form of asset stripping fraud, growing in popularity, has been revealed
by Grant Thornton in a new report.
Disguising themselves as potential rescuers of an ailing business, these
fraudsters buy controlling stakes in the company, strip them of their assets and
leave creditors and shareholders with nothing, the mid-tier firm warned.
To combat this, company directors should check constantly a company’s listing
on the Companies House website to monitor any official change in the company’s
management or structure, the FT reported.
Grant Thornton said this type of fraud was rarely adequately pursued.
‘Once a company is stripped bare of its assets, there are no assets remaining
to allow an insolvency practitioner to investigate and pursue the fraudster,’
says Nick Wood, recovery and re-organisation partner at Grant Thornton.


text:
Business is thriving in Utah and, if the difficulty finding parking was any indication, connecting and learning from professional peers is also thriving as well.
Lots were full outside, and business was buzzing inside the annual Big Biz Conference at the UCCU Events Center at Utah Valley University Wednesday and Thursday. It was a place to connect with colleagues, expand networks, and discover new skills from various industries.
New this year was a partnership between Bennett Events and Beehive Startups in Provo. That coupling sought to bring together diverse business industries in the valley and newer technology under one roof.
“An entrepreneur is an entrepreneur, whether you are starting a restaurant or a tech company,” said Clint Betts, founder and CEO of Beehive Startups. “We want to make sure those running small businesses here in Utah are recognized and celebrated.”
A few local companies were able to showcase their skills and developments in Wednesday’s Tech 10 Competition. After presentations from 10 newer local companies, business leaders awarded the best of the best. Provo company Heroic, a two-year-old cybersecurity company, earned the People’s Choice award, while Lehi-based data analytics company FreshLime took home the Business Model Development award. Orem-based smart fragrance company Pura Scents earned the Best Disruptive Technology award, and Weave, a Lehi software company focused on patient relationships, earned the Best Sales Traction award. Provo-based Grow, a data scoreboard company earned the Best UX Design award, and Elearning Brothers, an American Fork course development company, took home the Experts Choice award.
The conference included an exhibit area where local businesses could show off their products or services, as is typical. However, many of those same businesses then participated — either in teaching or attending — in classes centered on bettering their companies. Classes touched on pain points for companies as they work to move from startup to small business to multi-million dollar company.
Rudy Ruettiger, the inspiration for the 1993 movie “Rudy,” spoke Thursday on both self-improvement, and how it breeds professional success.
Various aspects of business needs were addressed, from coding and technology needs, to the art of marketing and how technology has improved the sales stream, to motivation for moving companies forward. These classes were not general “You can do it!” sessions, but detailed how-to’s for executives, middle management and the single business owner.
A fair number of classes dealt with marketing – the life blood of business. Stryde COO Greg Shuey posed the question, “What if [Insert Favorite Social Platform] Was Gone Tomorrow?” in his presentation. For those companies that rely on social media as a business driver, he shared the need to take that a step forward.
“You are building your audience on rented land,” he said, encouraging companies to see social media as a place to initiate and capture customers, but not rely on that to keep them.
In order to retain target customers, companies need to use social media to engage meaningfully with them, while also building a customer email list. That, Shuey said, is where companies control how and when they can communicate with their ideal customers. He revealed how this strategy works in all industries at all levels of business size, even down to the self-employed guitar lesson teacher or beekeeper.
“All industries can ‘own’ their audience, and focus on those who are their ideal customer,” Shuey said.
This type of information is why the conference is considered a success in Utah, according to Roxanne Bennett, co-owner of Bennett Events, and founder of the Big Biz Conference.
“The value is in tying our tech and business community together, where we can bring everyone together as one complete community. That helps everyone thrive and grow,” she said. “This gives business owners an opportunity to learn from others and showcase who they are.”


text:
From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja
The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Isa Pantami has said that to drive Nigeria’s digital economy goal, there is an urgent need to consolidate the country’s components of data privacy regulations.
The Minister stated this Friday, at the commemoration of the World Privacy Day 22 and annual event held every January 28 to raise awareness, promote privacy and data protection best practices.
The event themed “Data Economics in a Digital Economy: Charting Nigeria’s Data Strategy’’ was organised by the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA).
Pantami, who also presented the Nigeria Data Protection Regulation (NDPR) Performance Report 2020 to 2021 noted that the Constitution of the country, NITDA’s Act of 2007, the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) Act and other Acts of some parastatals, have provisions for data privacy protection but not enough clarifications for penalty.
He said no clear regulation states the punishments for breaching data privacy but that the only comprehensive regulation is the Nigeria Data Protection Regulation (NDPR).
According to the Minister, the regulation required that any data that involved individuals should not be released without the consent of the person, while institutional information could be released within a period.
He said government and private institutions in the past abused customers privacy in the past by publishing their personal information without their consent, adding that the Data Protection Regulation was here to change that.
He said, “Regulation is about creating awareness so that offense cannot be committed.
“It is not about pushing people away not to commit the crime, it is about creating awareness that they will be highly responsible, law abiding and not commit the crime and this is what NDPR has achieved.
“This sector has become another area within the digital economy sector, when it comes to job creation, independence, its essentiality, relevance, and revenue generation.
“The Federal Government of Nigeria through NIMC is working hard to integrate this existing legislation into law.
“The FG will also establish the Data Protection Institution that will work together with NITDA, NIMC, Nigeria Communications Commission and other stakeholders to ensure the enforcement of data privacy, protection, security and many more,’’ He said.
He further noted that the revenue from data protection in 2021 was unprecedented, while hoping that the achievements would be improved upon in 2022.
“This sub-sector has been a very important one in our digital economy sector. It has made ICT among the sectors to contribute highest to our Gross Domestic Product, more than 500 per cent in past years.
Also giving his remarks, Director-General of NITDA, Mr Kashifu Inuwa recalled that the NDPR, established in January 2019, had the objectives to ensure data privacy, secure exchange of data, create jobs, among others.
He said the government was focused on economic diversification and achieving that required privacy, which he said was the future and knowledge based.
According to him, “Wealth could be created from privacy by extracting personal data, creating products and services from it.
“For Nigeria to benefit from the future, we need to reposition well and as a government, we are working to harness the potential of privacy and avoid its perils,’’
He added that technology could be used as a tool and as a weak point.
Dr Vincent Olatunji, Director, E-Government Development and Regulation of the agency, said that implementation of the NDPR from 2020 to 2021 had created 7,680 direct and indirect jobs.
“In 2021, we resolved 2,080 issues compared to 790 in 2020, trained 5,746 people as against none in 2020, received 1,350 calls as against 1,230 in 2020.
“We have facilitated events, issued compliance and enforcement notices and licensed 103 Data Protection Compliance Organisations (DPCOs) in 2021,’’ he said.
The celebration also included a quiz competition by representatives of some secondary schools from the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja.
The schools that participated in the competition were Junior Secondary School, Wuse, third position, Intelligent Quotient Academy,Garki 2 came second and Astute Montessori School,Kuje was the first.
Their prizes were N75,000 and three learning devices for third place, N100,000 and three devices for second position, while N150,000 and three learning devices was to the first school.


text:
The Latest Vivo V23 5G Price in 2022
Rancakmedia.com – Vivo V23 5G, HP's latest release, has received a lot of attention from HP fans. Despite its slim design, this phone is capable enough to be used in 2022, thanks to its high-end specifications.
At the beginning of its release, this phone was great because it had a CPU and camera resolution that was no joke. Even the shell that this cellphone carries has its own technology and is the first in Indonesia.
Not only that, the price set for the Vivo V23 5G is also very affordable considering that there are many other advantages that can be obtained when using this cellphone.
Vivo offered a discount on the Vivo V23 5G during its first pre-order period, but prices for the phone have now returned to normal.
On the official website, the Vivo V23 5G is priced at Rp. 5,999,000. Vivo's newest smartphone, Vivo V23 5G, was officially launched in Indonesia on Tuesday, January 26, 2022, through an online launch event.
Indonesian consumers can finally get the Vivo V23 5G, which comes with a myriad of benefits and unique features. Design and camera are the two most attractive qualities of the Vivo V23 5G.
In terms of design, the Vivo V23 5G does offer a different approach compared to other cellphones. The explanation is because the body of the cellphone is equipped with “UV Color-changing” technology, which allows the back of the cellphone to change color in response to exposure to sunlight or ultraviolet (UV) radiation.
In addition, “Fluorite AG Glass” is applied to the outside of the phone, which is claimed to effectively remove fingerprints on the back of the phone. Apart from design, the camera is the main attraction of this latest Vivo smartphone.
There are two front cameras on the Vivo V23 5G, one with a 50 MP (f/2.0) AF camera and another with an 8 MP (f/2.28) wide-angle camera.
According to Vivo, the camera located in the notch or bangs is a dual front camera with the largest resolution in Indonesia.
Furthermore, even in low light conditions, these two cameras are said to be capable of taking photos with fine detail and extraordinary clarity.
There are lots of front camera support capabilities, starting from Dual-Tone Spotlight, AI Extreme Night Portrait, Party Portrait, Flash Portrait, Multi-Style Portrait, Double Exposure, 4K Selfie Video, to Dual-View Video.
According to Vivo Indonesia's Senior Brand Director, Edy Kusuma, Vivo V23 5G is here in Indonesia to meet the demands of consumers who are looking for a smartphone with a great design and a variety of the latest features.
Starting from a beautiful design that can change colors, the best-in-class front camera to record every moment, to the best performance support for maximum user multitasking activities, said Edy in a press release, Tuesday.
In addition to the front camera, the rear camera of the Vivo V23 5G is no less capable thanks to its three cameras: 64 MP AF Night Camera (f/1.8), 8 MP Super-Wide Angle Camera (f/2.2), and 2 MP Super Macro Camera (f/ 2.2). 2.4).
In addition, the rear camera is equipped with a Bokeh Flare Portrait mode to create portraits with an attractive bokeh effect.
The full specifications for the HP Vivo V23 5G are listed on the following page;
Vivo V23 5G Specifications
The Vivo V23 5G offers a 6.44-inch AMOLED screen with Full HD Plus resolution and a 90Hz refresh rate to provide the best entertainment experience.
Hardware-wise, the Vivo V23 5G is powered by the Mediatek Dimensity 920 chipset, which offers dual-band 5G connections and faster Wi-Fi.
The CPU is coupled with 128GB of internal memory and 8GB of RAM. The 8GB + 4GB RAM extension on the Vivo V23 5G further enhances the overall performance of the device.
RAM may temporarily "steal" 4 GB of storage media capacity to be used as additional RAM. This is a powerful feature.
The Vivo V23 5G is powered by a 4,200 mAh battery packed with a 44W FlashCharge fast charging function.
This technology, according to Vivo, allows cellphones to be charged from 0% to 68% in just 30 minutes. On the Vivo V23 5G, you'll find Android 12 preinstalled, along with Vivo's own Funtouch OS 12.
Latest Vivo V23 5G Price
The Vivo V23 5G is available in two color options with different thickness and weight dimensions: Stardust Black measures 7.39 mm and weighs 179 grams, while Sunshine Gold measures 7.55 mm and weighs 181 grams.
Vivo also highlighted its collaboration with PUBG Mobile at the Vivo V23 5G launch event. Both of them will host the Vivo V23 5G fighting game championship which will take place in February 2022 in Indonesia.
Later, participants can test the capabilities of the PUBG Mobile Vivo V23 5G. Vivo V23 5G costs IDR 5,999,999 in Indonesia.
Vivo V23 5G was officially launched in Indonesia on January 26 2022. Prices return to normal in March 2022, flagship specifications change UV color.
The front-facing dual camera is said to be capable of taking good quality photos in low light conditions. Vivo V23 5G is here in Indonesia to meet consumer demands.
This phone has a 6.44-inch AMOLED screen with Full HD Plus resolution. It is powered by a 4,200 mAh battery packed with 44W FlashCharge fast charging function.


text:
GALVESTON, TEXAS — Another Carnival Cruise Line ship has returned to service, marking yet another milestone in the line’s recovery.
Carnival Breeze departed on a four-day cruise from Galveston to Cozumel on July 15, the third ship in the line’s fleet to resume service, following the sailings of Carnival Vista from Galveston and Carnival Horizon from Miami earlier this month. Following the inaugural voyage, Carnival Breeze will offer five-day cruises departing on Mondays and Saturdays that call at Cozumel and Costa Maya or Progreso, Mexico.
“We’re delighted that Carnival Breeze is our first ship to return operating short cruise itineraries and our second ship to resume from the Port of Galveston,” said Christine Duffy, president of Carnival Cruise Line. “Short cruises are very popular with our guests – roughly half our fleet operates cruises of five days or less – so we are excited to broaden our itinerary offerings to include these convenient and affordable getaways.”
Carnival Cruise Line was the first cruise line to recognize the potential of Galveston as a homeport, launching the port’s first year-round cruises in 2000. Today, Carnival is the number one cruise operator from Galveston and the only cruise operator with three year-round ships at the port. Carnival Vista, Carnival Breeze and Carnival Dream operate 150 voyages annually from Galveston, carrying an estimated 750,000 passengers a year.
Later this month, Carnival miracle begins sailing Alaska cruises while the line’s newest and most innovated ship, Mardi Gras, will set sail for the first time from Port Canaveral.


text:
The Outer World’s Nintendo Switch version is covering a new material this week that involves a modification to the game’s visuals. Also, there is a sale.
The Nintendo Switch version of The Outer Worlds is increasing with visual modifications. The Outer Worlds was firstly released on the PlayStation 4, PC, and also Xbox One. It was available on the Switch just a few months back in June.
The game is also managed for release on Steam afterward this month. After being available on the Epic Games store. The Microsoft Store on PC for a year since the first release of the game.
Makers Obsidian Entertainment developed Peril on Gorgon. It is the first of the major content DLC for the Outer Worlds last September for the PS4 and Xbox One versions. New areas added over a dozen new weapons and armor snippets. The DLC is expected to be released for the Nintendo Switch gradually. No declaration has been made on a launch date.
The official The Outer Worlds Twitter account declared that the new material would be available on 21 October. They have shared an image depicting some of the visual changes the material will institute to the Switch version.
The image that looks like a game of Spot the difference shows quite a few updates to the game’s visuals such as the addition of clouds and fauna in more quantity. Moreover, good shadow and lighting effects across others.
More updates to the game’s visuals that are not seen in the shared image may involve the patch even. It is not transparent whether the upcoming patch will involve other updates. More knowledge should be available shortly. It was also described in a follow-up tweet that more details on the Nintendo game.


text:
- Why are they trying to do away with cash?
- What would happen if we got rid of money?
- Can we live in a cashless society?
- Will paper money be phased out?
- Why does the government want a cashless society?
- How much cash can you receive?
- Is it illegal to have cash at home Australia?
- Is Australia getting rid of cash?
- Why a cashless society is bad?
- Is money becoming obsolete?
- What are the disadvantages of a cashless society?
- How much cash can you keep at home Australia?
- Is America trying to go cashless?
- Will money ever go away?
- Which countries went cashless?
- Why is Walmart not accepting cash?
- Is a cashless society dangerous?
Why are they trying to do away with cash?
While the argument for the move is that these large bills aid in financial crime and terrorism, the ulterior motive may be to make it harder for banks and consumers to avoid negative interest rates by holding on to actual money..
What would happen if we got rid of money?
If the entire world got rid of money, the global financial system would collapse. Money as a cultural good would disappear, leaving the western world (I don’t think I personally can comment on any other location) with gaping economic, cultural, and inter-personal chasms. This is an amazing question.
Can we live in a cashless society?
The first truly cashless society could be a reality by 2023, according to a new report from global consultancy A.T. Kearney. In just five years, we could be living in the very first truly cashless society.
Will paper money be phased out?
Reminder: Effective January 1, 2021, the Government will remove legal tender designation from certain bank notes that are no longer being produced—the $1, $2, $25, $500 and $1,000 notes—the final step to fully removing them as transactional notes in Canada.
Why does the government want a cashless society?
They want to eliminate hand-to-hand currency so that governments can document, control, and tax everything. This is why they’re lowering the threshold for mandatory reporting of cash transactions and, in some instances, simply making it illegal to pay cash.
How much cash can you receive?
For the 2017 tax year, individual taxpayers can give up to $14,000 to each person in a single year without having to pay taxes on the gift. This number rises to $15,000 for the 2018 tax year.
Is it illegal to have cash at home Australia?
The law making it illegal to make or accept cash payments over AU$10,000 was meant to come into force on January 1, but the Bill is still being probed by a Senate committee. In October, the Currency (Restrictions on the Use of Cash) Bill 2019 passed the lower house.
Is Australia getting rid of cash?
The country is a Senate vote away from banning the use of cash for transactions of AU$10,000 and above. It’s all part of the international push by tax and regulatory officials to minimize the use of cash as part of the effort to monitor the public—and it’s coming soon to a lawbook near you.
Why a cashless society is bad?
Bad for low-income communities. Participation in a cashless society presumes a level of financial stability and enmeshment in bureaucratic financial systems that many people simply do not possess.
Is money becoming obsolete?
For some, cash is still something they use everyday. For younger generations, cash is becoming more and more obsolete. … The future of cash has become an ongoing debate, but mostly among economists. For the average person, it’s a moot point—since we have access to a variety of forms of payment, there’s no conflict.
What are the disadvantages of a cashless society?
The disadvantages of a cashless society 👎Inability to give change to the homeless.Older generations might struggle with unfamiliar technology.Complete reliance on technology and the internet.Increased risk of cyber attacks.Greater risk of overspending.
How much cash can you keep at home Australia?
Travellers can carry an unlimited amount of money into and out of Australia. However you must declare cash in Australian and foreign currency if the combined value is A$10,000 or more, and you must declare non-cash forms of money when asked by an Australian Border Force or police officer.
Is America trying to go cashless?
The U.S. is far away from being able to achieve a fully cashless society – and that may not be the end goal, regardless. It’s a concern of some that all money would become traceable, which could be the case, but also could be avoided if systems were designed to provide privacy.
Will money ever go away?
Cash is unlikely to go away soon. Coins and paper currency remain the most popular ways to pay for things in most countries. But longer term, cash appears to be in a losing battle with electronic payment methods.
Which countries went cashless?
Which Country Will Be the First Cashless Country In The World?Sweden goes cashless. Countries like Denmark and Norway top the adoption of cashless payments, but the clear Scandinavian leader in becoming the first cashless country is Sweden. … China is mad about QR codes. … UK is all about Contactless. … Closing thoughts.
Why is Walmart not accepting cash?
Our ruling: False. Based on our research, the claim is FALSE. Walmart has not stopped people from using cash at its stores. Walmart is converting some of its self-checkout registers to card only, but the stores still accept cash payment.
Is a cashless society dangerous?
The report, called the Access to Cash Review, says Sweden’s experience “outlines the dangers of sleepwalking into a cashless society: millions of people could potentially be left out of the economy, and face increased risks of isolation, exploitation, debt and rising costs.”


text:
As we know that Tesla is working on entering the Indian market. Different states are trying to attract Tesla because they know that Tesla will be bringing a lot of new job opportunities and investments. On this our Minister for Road Transport & Highways, Nitin Gadkari has said in an interview with Reuters that India is ready to offer incentives to ensure Tesla Inc’s cost of production would be less than in China if the carmaker commits to making its electric vehicles in India.
Gadkari shared this information after Elon Musk, CEO, and product architect of Tesla, Inc registered the company in Bengaluru, Karnataka, as ‘Tesla India Motors and Energy Pvt Ltd.’ According to the sources of Reuters, Tesla will sell their Model 3 as the first car and it will be an import.
Nitin Gadkari said “Rather than assembling (the cars) in India they should make the entire product in the country by hiring local vendors. Then we can give higher concessions. The government will make sure the production cost for Tesla will be the lowest when compared with the world, even China, when they start manufacturing their cars in India. We will assure that,”
India currently wants to restrict imports and pollution in big cities. They want to do this by promoting local manufacturing of batteries, electric vehicles and other components related to electric vehicles. Out of 2.4 million cars that were sold last year, only 5,000 were electric vehicles. The major issue with buying an electric vehicle is the limited range, high charging times and the biggest of them all is the limited charging network. When compared China sold 20 million cars last year out of which 1.25 million were electric vehicles. Currently, one of Tesla’s Gigafactory where Tesla’s are produced is located in China.
Gadkari also pointed out that India could be an export hub, especially with 80% of components for lithium-ion batteries being made locally now. He also wants to get involved with Tesla in building an ultra-high-speed hyperloop between Delhi and Mumbai. He further added “I think it’s a win-win situation for Tesla,”
India is currently working on various schemes that would provide incentives to the auto manufacturer for setting up advanced battery manufacturing units. Having said that the final details are yet to be decided. Reducing pollution and using clean sources for transportation is important to meet the Paris Accord climate commitments. “Development and environment will go hand in hand. We will take some time, but we will soon reach the international standard norms,” said Nitin Gadkari.
India is already working on reducing pollution. First, they introduced BS6 emission norms. For reference, the sulphur content in BS6 fuel is just 10 ppm as compared to 50 ppm of BS4 fuel. Also, the nitrogen oxide level will be decreased to 70 percent for diesel engines and 25 percent for the petrol engine. Also, the scrappage policy was recently passed by the Indian government. The new policy aims in bringing Rs 43,000 crore business opportunity. One other focus of the scrappage policy is to remove the old vehicles that are still running on Indian roads and causing a lot of pollution.


text:
In a deal that's taken more than two years to close, the Garden Village Plaza in Cheektowaga finally has new owners.
The 170,000-square-foot Union Road plaza, a longtime retailing anchor in Cheektowaga, has been acquired by Benderson Development Co.
Benderson bought the plaza from New York City investor Howard Drucker, paying slightly more than $2 million for the property.
Drucker had been trying to sell the plaza for several years. It originally had a $5 million asking price.
Benderson first expressed interest in the plaza more than two years ago. Negotiations between Benderson and Drucker had its own ebb and flow.
The deal closed on Jan. 23, according to public documents.
The plaza's tenants include the Village Flea Market, a Dollar General deep discount store and T-Birds nightclub. The entire complex covers 22 acres.
Kelly Ann Green and D. Scott Roth from J.R. Militello Realty co-brokered the deal.


text:
Under Armour is set to sell the MyFitnessPal platform to Francisco Partners for about $345 million, the company announced Friday.
Under Armour bought MyFitnessPal in 2015 for about $475 million.
“As part of our ongoing transformation, we are committed to actively managing our business to ensure that our strategies and assets are prioritized to connect even more deeply with our target consumer – the Focused Performer,” said Patrik Frisk, Under Armour’s president and CEO. “This announcement reduces the complexity of our consumer's brand journey by empowering sharper alignment with our long-term digital strategy as we work towards a singular, cohesive UA ecosystem. Additionally, it affords us investment flexibility to drive greater return and value to our shareholders over the long-run.”
|UAA||UNDER ARMOUR INC.||7.77||+0.19||+2.51%|
Christine Wang, principal at Francisco Partners, lauded the deal.
“MyFitnessPal supports over 200 million users in their ongoing health and fitness journeys and we are excited to partner with the business for its next stage as a standalone company to continue a strong history of recurring revenue growth, organic user acquisition and a unique consumer proposition,” she said.
The transaction is expected to be completed at the end of the fourth quarter of 2020.
MyFitnessPal was founded in 2005. Users can use the app to track fitness goals and connect with Facebook friends to help lose weight.
The app was also the subject of a data breach in 2018 when 150 million accounts were compromised. No credit card numbers or social security numbers were stolen. Users at the time were required to change their passwords.


text:
Flurry: Amazon thrashes Google on Android app revenues
Developers generate substantially greater revenues per user in Amazon.com's Appstore for Android than in the rival Google (NASDAQ:GOOG) Play storefront, according to new data published by app store analytics firm Flurry.
Click here to view the chart from the report.
Flurry reports that for every $1 generated by Apple's (NASDAQ:AAPL) pacesetting App Store for iOS, Amazon Appstore yields an average of $0.89 per user, while Google Play earns developers just $0.23 per user. The results mirror similar Flurry findings published in December 2011 that revealed developers earn just $0.24 per user in Google Play (then operating as Android Market) for every dollar generated by the App Store.
Flurry credits Amazon Appstore's success to the company's digital retail expertise, noting that Google's strengths are its search tools and advertising technologies. "Based on revenue potential, we expect to see an increasing number of developers support Amazon," writes Flurry Vice President of Marketing Peter Farago on the firm's blog. "Google will need to reduce commerce friction to maintain strong developer support."
Amazon Appstore for Android celebrated its one-year anniversary in March. The storefront offers a series of automated marketing features extending Amazon's signature product recommendation engine to mobile software merchandising, as well as a Bestsellers section to further improve consumer discovery. Unlike Google Play, Amazon Appstore for Android tests all apps before introducing them in the store, guaranteeing a positive user experience and protecting consumers from potentially harmful situations. The store now offers more than 31,000 titles, far behind Google Play's 400,000.
Google Play replaced Android Market last month, offering a more expansive content marketplace featuring apps as well as music, movies and e-books in a move to emulate Apple's iTunes, which includes the App Store. Android Developer Ecosystem Manager Eric Chu stepped down from his role as head of Android application sales days later. TechCrunch later reported that Android Market was long a secondary priority within the Android group, with Google Vice President of Mobile Andy Rubin judging the platform's success based on device activations and mobile search revenues, not app downloads and sales.
- read this Flurry Blog entry
Amazon Appstore for Android increases download limit
Distimo: Amazon Appstore developer revenues exploding
Amazon Appstore offers half off select apps during holiday sale
Is Amazon Appstore's free app promo a bad deal for developers?
Amazon touts Appstore credits with Android device purchase


text:
DigiKey launches 2023 Back2School prize draw
DigiKey, has announced its popular, annual Back2School Prize Draw sweepstakes, which provides college students a chance to win DigiKey credit that they can use to purchase products for building and designing the next generation of solutions.
There will be nine prize giveaways total, and winners will be randomly selected. One grand prize winner will receive $1,000 of DigiKey credit; three second prize winners will receive $500 of DigiKey credit; and five third prize winners will receive $250 of DigiKey credit.
“We’re excited to launch the highly anticipated 2023 Back2School Prize Draw and provide students with the tools, products and resources needed to help them accelerate progress both in the classroom and when they are designing and building outside of school,” said Y.C. Wang, global academic program director at DigiKey. “DigiKey is dedicated to empowering and supporting students around the world as they work toward engineering our next generation solutions.”
The sweepstakes is open to any student with a university or college email address, and entries may be made in students’ local language. To learn more or enter the Back2School Prize Draw, visit DigiKey’s website here. Submissions are open from Sept. 12 – Oct. 30, 2023, and winners will be announced on Nov. 15, 2023.
DigiKey, headquartered in Thief River Falls, Minn., USA, is recognized as the global leader and continuous innovator in the cutting-edge commerce distribution of electronic components and automation products worldwide. We get technical by providing more than 17.2 million components from over 2,800 quality name-brand manufacturers with an industry-leading breadth and depth of product in stock and available for immediate shipment. DigiKey also supports engineers, designers, builders and procurement professionals with a wealth of digital solutions, frictionless interactions and tools to make their jobs more efficient. Additional information can be found at digikey.com and on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram and LinkedIn.


text:
The Apple Watch rollout hasn't been the smoothest experience, with buyers facing long shipping delays and confusion about how to actually buy the device, which was released Friday.
The company gives developers access to the software for its seventh wearable but hasn't unveiled the device yet.
The search giant is going forward with its connected-eyewear project, and it has partnered with the maker of Ray-Ban and Oakley for the next version.
Tidal's new owner Jay Z has been calling customers personally to thank them for subscribing, while CEO Andy Chen has left the company.
The latest build is one more step toward a new version of Windows that has to avoid the missteps of Windows 8.
The App Store for Apple Watch features curated collections such as family, travel, health and fitness, creativity, work and communication.
Social network says previous policy on violent threats was "unduly narrow." Also, it will suspend accounts or force users to delete tweets if they engage in abusive behavior.
Scrutiny from regulators proves too much for a proposed $45 billion deal to combine the two biggest US cable operators. However, the merger frenzy may start back up, thanks to Charter Communications.
Don Mattrick, Zynga's current CEO, will depart the company immediately after less than two years on the job. He had previously run Microsoft's Xbox business.
Romain Voog previously served as president of Amazon France. His appointment at Global Fashion Group comes alongside a $34.7 million investment from venture capitalists.


text:
- WHITE PAPERS
SPIN! Neapolitan Pizza's five greater Kansas City, Mo., locations are offering a "Crummy Weather Voucher" good for 20 percent off dinner now through Thursday. The chain is hoping to lure customers in despite the record-breaking heat wave blanketing the area.
"We see people dragging into our restaurants in this heat and we think that they need a little pick-me-up," said SPIN! Neapolitan Pizza co-owner Gail Lozoff. "We think that this extreme heat qualifies as crummy weather every bit as much as a blizzard in the winter. We're hoping that the discount will raise spirits and make people happy."
This is the first time SPIN! has offered Crummy Weather Vouchers during a heat wave. During record-setting blizzards two years ago, SPIN! disseminated Crummy Weather Vouchers to customers, who braved snowstorms to patronize the restaurant. With temperatures expected to be well over 100 degrees this week, Lozoff said it seemed like a great idea to reward customers for venturing out in the hot weather.
The Crummy Weather Vouchers have been posted on SPIN!'s Facebook page, Tweeted, and emailed to more than 32,000 patrons who have signed up for the SPIN! Club rewards program. The vouchers offer a 20-percent discount on food from 5 p.m. to closing.
Read more about marketing and promotions.