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March is upon us, bringing with it the first day of autumn and a slew of exciting trade shows, conferences and events from all around the world. From the futuristic tech sector to the complex world of cosmetics, just about every industry imaginable has something on display this month. Whether you're interested in attending one of these events or are in search of inspiration for your next exhibit booth design, you're sure to find something that resonates with you.
Check out the top four events happening around the globe in March:
1. ITB Berlin, March 9-12
— ITB Berlin (@ITB_Berlin) March 2, 2016
The travel sector is undergoing something of a revolution thanks to modern technology – a central theme at ITB Berlin 2016. Throughout the event, speakers, exhibitors and visitors will be exploring the concept of the digitalisation of the travel industry and how the sector can respond to stay relevant in the tech age.
As many as 10,000 exhibitors will be present at ITB Berlin, with companies from 187 countries in attendance. The four day affair promises to be a successful and lucrative event for many businesses, with 40 per cent of ITB Buyers Circle members spending a whopping €50 million each.
In line with the event's focus on technology, many of the sessions taking place at ITB Berlin will also be streamed online. This allows people to attend the conference virtually and take part in the conversation, regardless of where they may be located geographically. The ITB Academy also offers attendees online access to the research and trends discussed at the convention.
2. Global Pet Expo, March 16-18
— Global Pet Expo (@GlobalPetExpo) March 1, 2016
Lovers of all things furry rejoice – Global Pet Expo 2016 is coming. The largest annual trade show of its kind, the Global Pet Expo provides attendees with a close-up look at a range of innovative products that are set to shape the future of the pet industry.
In 2015, the event drew more than 1,000 exhibitors, over 3,000 new product launches and some 6,000 buyers from around the world. This year's show promises to be an even better event, and will feature an incredibly diverse selection of pet products spread across 13 football fields of floor space at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida.
3. CeBIT 2016, March 14-18
— CeBIT (@cebit) March 7, 2016
CeBIT is a meeting point for the pioneers and out-the-box thinkers tech to get together, strut their stuff and give attendees some insight into how technology is changing the business world.
The event covers every facet of business technology and discusses how emerging innovation will solve the problems of tomorrow. Some topics of the topics that will be addressed include:
- Big data
- Communication and networks
- Data centres
- Enterprise content management
- Human resources
- Internet of things
CeBIT 2016 is set to be an outstanding event if last year's show is anything to go by. The 2015 iteration hosted more than 3,300 companies from 70 countries, drawing 220,000 journalists and trade professionals who came to explore thousands of custom-designed trade show booths and attend thought-provoking talks from industry leaders.
4. Cosmoprof Bologna, March 18-21
— Cosmoprof Bologna (@cosmoprofworld) February 29, 2016
The world of cosmetics is an incredibly complex place, and no event provides exhibitors with a high-profile platform quite like Cosmoprof. Now in its 49th year, Cosmoprof is the premier global trade show for any business looking to gain visibility and attract buyers in the competitive beauty and wellness sector.
Covering around 90,000 square metres of beautiful exhibition space in the Bologna Fair District, Cosmoprof is the only trade show in the world that caters to the entire cosmetics sector under one roof. In 2015, almost a quarter of a million people came to browse beautiful international exhibitions from almost 2,500 companies representing 70 countries around the globe.
This year, attendees will have the opportunity to explore every facet of the cosmetics industry, including perfumery, health, packaging, and a range of products and services centred around beauty salons, spas, hair and nails.
We're excited to see that 2016 is shaping up to be an excellent year for trade shows, conferences and conventions. Check back soon for more round-ups of events taking place around the world and a further serving of inspiration for your next event.


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Friday, November 8, 2019 8:59 am
A Google account manager, a founder of an activewear brand for women of color, and a founder of a Lewiston youth center — all Bates alumnae — share their stories.
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George DeLana ’19, the cofounder of a marketplace for renting summer storage space, says the secret to success is pitching, pitching, pitching.

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November 09, 2012. The Nov. 14 episode of NOVA ScienceNOW, “What Will the Future Look Like?” featured a profile of Adrien Treuille, assistant professor of computer science and robotics, and EteRNA, his unique research project that taps online game play to explore RNA design.
|Treuille Named a 2011 PopTech Fellow|
August 02, 2011. PopTech, the global social innovation incubator and thought leadership network, has announced that Adrien Treuille, assistant professor of computer science and robotics, is one of its ten Science and Public Leadership Fellows for 2011.
|Online Game Helps Unravel Secrets of RNA|
January 11, 2011. Many video games boast life-like graphics and realistic game play, but have no connection with reality. A new online game developed by Carnegie Mellon University and Stanford University researchers, however, finally shatters the virtual wall. The game, called EteRNA (http://eterna.cmu.edu), harnesses game play to uncover principles for designing molecules of RNA, which biologists believe may be the key regulator of everything that happens in living cells. But the game doesn’t end with the highest computer score. Rather, players are scored and ranked based on how well their virtual designs can be rendered as real, physical molecules.
|Adrien Treuille Profiled in Carnegie Mellon Today|
April 08, 2010. Steam evaporating. A shirt creasing. Hair mussed up. Recreating these small, deceivingly complex details of everyday reality is important for constructing virtual worlds that are faithful to perceptions of the real world. A lot of math, physics, and computer theory are inherent in this challenge, but so is poetry, says Adrien Treuille, assistant professor of computer science and robotics. Maybe even some magic is involved, too. Treuille is profiled in the latest issue of Carnegie Mellon Today.Read more here.
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15 November, 2021
Approval sought for expansion of piggery
Clifton-based pig production company CEFN Pty Ltd has submitted an application to Toowoomba Regional Council for a Material Change of Use (MCU) to enable it to expand its operation at Ellangowan.
When approved, the move will almost double the capacity of the facility, known as “Kyles Piggery”, on the Toowoomba-Karara Road.
The currently approved capacity for the piggery is 7,000 Standard Pig Units (SPU), although it is presently operating at a capacity of 4,770 SPU.
The application before the Council seeks to increase the capacity to 13,800 SPU.
CEFN set up its Ellangowan piggery in the early 1990s after approval was given by the then Clifton Shire Council in December 1991 for a facility based on 700 sows.
CEFN Director Andrew Jones said expansion of the Ellangowan piggery will lead to more jobs.
Mr Jones said the number of people employed there will be boosted by 16 after the build is completed.
He said during the build programme there will be 20 of CEFN’s own staff involved along with 20 outside contractors including trades people and the install team.
Mr Jones said the need for an expansion of the piggery has been driven by an increase in demand for the product.
CEFN is in the carcase market and there has been a marked increase in demand on the domestic market.
The company’s wholesale division distributes around one third of its output in northern New South Wales and Southern Queensland, between Lismore and the Sunshine Coast and intoToowoomba.
The remainder is sent to other wholesalers for distribution elsewhere in Australia into supermarkets and others in the retail sector.
Mr Jones said CEFN exports product to Singapore and has been doing so since 1999, but that is a stable market so none of the extra capacity from the Ellangowan expansion will be sent overseas.


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Despite overall inflation slowing down, high prices at the grocery store remain a pain point for consumers.
Food prices have risen 11.4% from August 2021 to August 2022, according to the most recent Consumer Price Index report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Nearly every food item is now more expensive. Bread, for example, was 16.2% more expensive in August than a year ago; the price of eggs has increased 39.8%.
How Much Common Food Items Have Increased In Price (Aug. 2021 to Aug. 2022)
|Year-over-year Price Change
|Meats, poultry and fish
|Fruits and vegetables
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index
High prices are forcing some consumers to make difficult decisions, such as turning to food banks for the first time in their lives. Some say they’re not getting their full dietary needs, such as an adequate protein intake, because it’s simply too expensive.
Unfortunately, what’s driving the soaring prices isn’t a simple problem or solution—and analysts say it will take time for consumers to see relief.
Global and Domestic Issues Are Causing Food Prices to Rise
There are several reasons why food prices are still rising, including:
1. Pandemic Disruptions
The pandemic disrupted nearly every part of the food supply chain, including production, processing and retail. Those effects on the food supply chain are still being felt today.
When lockdowns forced people to eat at home, producers catering to restaurants lost a key customer base, while grocery stores faced a massive increase in demand. Many food producers struggled in those early months to convert their operations to serve grocery consumers.
Food production costs also increased due to labor turnover, investments to protect products from contamination, and additional worker-training costs. Even the cost of transportation of food to processors and grocery stores increased as retailers placed rush orders to keep shelves stocked.
These cost increases are folded into the price consumers pay for groceries. And while some transportation costs have dropped, including gasoline, other increased costs throughout the food supply chain offset any potential relief.
2. The War in Ukraine
In the early days of the war in Ukraine, analysts speculated that food prices were bound to be affected. Those predictions have come to fruition.
Russia and Ukraine are some of the largest producers of wheat in the world, together accounting for 30% of all wheat exports.
But the war has posed obvious challenges for Ukraine to continue exporting wheat. Both its agricultural production and export capabilities have been decimated by the war: Its cargo exports decreased 92% between May 2021 and May 2022 according to S&P Global Market Intelligence.
Ukraine and Russia signed a deal on July 22 to release about 20 million tons of grain that were stuck in Black Sea ports. According to McKinsey & Company, the release brought some relief to the market, but long-term complications remain. McKinsey estimates the 2022-2023 grain harvest in Ukraine will end up being more than 30 million tons below normal levels.
With Ukraine unable to fulfill its role as a major wheat producer, the world is facing a shortage. Short supply means the price of wheat is much higher, making it more expensive to process key ingredients, such as flour and starch. In turn, food producers must increase the price they charge consumers to make up for their higher production costs.
3. Sanctions on Russia
Due to the war in Ukraine, Western countries have implemented bans on Russian imports, including oil and gas. Energy prices rose 23.8% from August 2021 to August 2022, per the latest CPI report. Higher energy prices further exacerbate the already-high food production and transportation costs that the pandemic triggered.
Soaring fertilizer costs also contribute to food price increases. Since early 2021, farmers have struggled to cope with rising fertilizer costs; prices in some areas increased by more than 300% before the war in Ukraine, according to the American Farm Bureau Federation. Higher prices on the production side has forced farmers to increase their crop prices .
Russian sanctions are only worsening the already-existing fertilizer shortage. Russia is a major exporter of fertilizers, accounting for close to 30% of the world’s fertilizer exports.
When Will Food Prices Go Down?
It’s unclear when food prices will drop. After a brief cool-down in July, wheat commodities recently spiked again. A summer of harsh droughts resulted in poor yields from American farmers. Supply constraints and continued high demand could push prices even higher.
Paul Hughes, chief agricultural economist and director of research at S&P Global Commodity Insights, notes the Federal Reserve’s interest rate hikes will eventually play a role in cooling demand and alleviating prices—but it doesn’t mean consumers can expect to see lower prices at the grocery store next week.
“There is a lag effect between commodity prices and the impact the consumer sees,” says Hughes. “It will take a while for that to all funnel through to the consumer.”
Until then, consumers may be reluctant to believe there are ways to truly maximize their grocery purchases while prices remain sky-high. But there are still ways to cut down on your grocery bills.
How to Save on Groceries While Prices Remain High
Shopping at low-cost grocery stores can be one option to help stretch your dollar.
Aldi, for example, is known as a cheaper grocery chain because it doesn’t come with the frills of regular supermarket chains: Items are shelved directly in their shipment boxes and you bag your own groceries. By keeping labor costs low, Aldi can charge lower prices.
If you haven’t considered couponing, now may also be the time to start. Many large grocery chains have their own apps that allow you to virtually “clip” coupons into your account and redeem them at checkout.


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Submissions for gamescom award 2022 possible until July 27th +++ All exhibitors in the entertainment area are eligible for submissions +++ For the first time the „gamescom goes green award“ is awarded in cooperation with „Playing for the Planet“, an initiative facilitated by the United Nations Environment Programme +++ First winners will be announced during gamescom: Opening Night Live
The submission phase for the gamescom award 2022 has started: Until July 27th, all exhibitors in the entertainment area of gamescom 2022 can submit their games and hardware products. The gamescom award will be awarded in a total of 20 categories. Selected winners will already be announced on August 23rd, 2022 during the grand opening show gamescom: Opening Night Live. All other winners of the gamescom award 2022 will be announced during the award show of the gamescom studio.
In cooperation with „Playing for the Planet“, an initiative facilitated by the United Nations Environment Programme, for the first time the newly established “gamescom goes green award” is awarded. This award acknowledges concepts and steps taken for more sustainability of the exhibitors especially regarding their gamescom appearance. All partners with booths in the business or entertainment area can apply for the award free of charge. Relevant criteria can be found in the gamescom award regulations. In this case the applications will be evaluated by the “Playing for the Planet” team.
The jury of the gamescom award, consisting of experienced games journalists as well as creators will go through the submitted gameplay footage and evaluate it. Fans of the gamescom vote for their favorites for „Best Booth“ and „Best Trailer/ Announcement“ within the scope of the Consumer awards. To ensure a successful submission, the entry form for the gamescom award must be filled out and sent to the award office by the deadline. More precise specifications for the design of the video to be submitted can be found in the regulations on the gamescom award landing page.
Overview of the categories
Category group Genre:
Best Action Adventure Game
Best Action Game
Best Family Game
Best Indie Game
Best Multiplayer Game
Best Ongoing Game
Best Role Playing Game
Best Sports/Racing Game
Best Strategy/Simulation Game
Most Original Game
Category group Platform:
Most Wanted Microsoft Xbox Game
Most Wanted Nintendo Switch Game
Most Wanted PC Game
Most Wanted Sony PlayStation Game
Category group Consumer Awards:
Category group gamescom global Awards:
gamescom goes green award
HEART OF GAMING Award
Direct submissions are only possible in the “Genre” and “Platform” category groups.
The award office of the gamescom award 2022 will be headed by the Foundation for Digital Games Culture. Your contact:
Benjamin Rostalski, Tobias Lo Coco
Foundation for Digital Games Culture
Marburger Str. 2 | 10789 Berlin | Germany
Tel. +49 30 29 04 92 92
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gamescom is the world’s largest event for computer and video games and Europe’s largest business platform for the games industry. 2022 gamescom will take place in Cologne and online from Tuesday, 23. August to Sunday, 28. August gamescom 2022’s official partner country is Australia. gamescom is jointly organized by Koelnmesse and game – Verband der deutschen Games-Branche e.V..
Koelnmesse – industry trade fairs for the gaming sector: Koelnmesse is an international leader in organising trade fairs in the gaming and entertainment segments. Hosted at the trade fair grounds in Cologne/Germany, gamescom is the world’s largest event for computer and video games and Europe’s largest business platform for the games industry. gamescom brings together passionate gamers, trade visitors and exhibitors from across the world with a highly effective approach – in person at the venue and digitally from anywhere in the world. This makes gamescom the premier B2C, B2B and B2G gaming event. In addition to the event at its Cologne headquarters, Koelnmesse is strategically expanding its portfolio internationally: In Singapore, gamescom asia provides an additional powerful industry platform for the rapidly growing Asia-Pacific games market, bringing together the full spectrum of supply and demand.
Further information: b2b.gamescom.global/gamescom/gamescom-2022/industry-trade-fairs/


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It was already a known secret that Microsoft was working on a version of Windows 10X optimized for single-screen devices aka traditional laptops and desktops.
This came after it had internally scrapped plans of releasing Surface Neo – its dual-screen PC powered by Windows 10X.
Now, Microsoft’s Windows and Devices Group chief Panos Panay has confirmed that we will definitely see a Windows 10X for single-screen PCs in the coming future.
Panay emphasized that more users now leverage Microsoft’s cloud capabilities, and the upcoming Windows 10 successor would only increase it further.
Apparently, because of the cloud power coming into the picture, Windows 10X is also being considered as Microsoft’s answer to Google Chrome OS, which powers Chromebooks.
Microsoft is working on some significant changes that will improve the work, play, and learning experience on Windows devices. According to Panay, the upcoming Windows 10 May 2020 Update is the first step in this direction.
However, Microsoft is going to “accelerate innovation in Windows 10” in the upcoming holiday season, and the next, Panay said. Possibly, he referred to changes that will land alongside Windows 10X.
Windows 10X for single-screen devices, why?
Our dreams of installing Windows 11 one day were lost when Microsoft released Windows 10 back in 2015 with a different approach called Windows-as-a-Service (WaaS).
The company now treats its OS a service rather than a product, and so it doesn’t release major version updates every 3 to 5 years as it previously did with Windows XP, Windows 7, and so on. Windows 10 gets new features in the form of smaller updates released twice per year.
Anyway, talking about the future of Windows, Microsoft was all ambitious last year when it proudly revealed the Windows 10X-powered Surface Neo in front of the audience.
While many believed the company would jump into a new era of personal computers, what we see now is somewhat different.
It can’t be denied that the recent turn of events might have slowed down the development of Surface Neo and Windows 10X for dual-screen devices. But it could also be the case that Microsoft realized it’s too early to put a dual-screen PC in the hands of the people.
Maybe, there are some technical hurdles that the company is yet to cross.
“As we continue to put customers’ needs at the forefront, we need to focus on meeting customers where they are now,” Panay said.
He added that Microsoft is waiting for the right moment to bring dual-screen Windows 10X devices in the market while working with OEMs accordingly.
When compared to Windows 10, there are some considerable differences that give Windows 10X a separate identity. To name a few, it features a redesigned UI with a new Action Center and a new Start Menu without Live Tiles.
Microsoft is making some under-the-hood changes that might allow Windows 10X to update with just 90 seconds downtime.
Furthermore, Windows 10X uses different containers to add support for legacy Win32 apps, as well as, modern UWP apps.
The OS is based on Microsoft’s new modular platform called Windows Core OS, which includes a universal base code that can run on different device form factors with a customized user interface on top of it.
When all of this is clubbed together, we get an operating system that works differently than what Windows is today.
Microsoft is expected to share more details on Windows 10X for single-screen devices at the BUILD developer conference later this month. As already known, the event will be held online in the wake of the Coronavirus pandemic.
Meanwhile, if you want to try out Windows 10X, you can do so by installing the Windows 10 emulator.
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World of Watches
cuts up to 92% off
select watches during its Columbus Day Sale
. (Discounted prices are as marked.) With prices starting at $5
with free shipping
, it's among the best sales we've seen from World of Watches this year. (We saw discounts up to 95% off last week, since expired.) Choose from brands such as Invicta, Swiss Legend, Bulova, and more. Sale ends October 8.
A best bet is the Swiss Legend Men's Commander Rubber Watch (pictured), model no. 20068-RG-01-BB, for $59.99 with free shipping. That's the lowest total price we could find by $28. It features a stainless steel case, black rubber strap, luminous hands, three subdials, Swiss quartz movement, and water resistance to
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PORTLAND — From small, independent neighborhood breweries to household names like Shipyard, craft brewing has become a major industry in southern Maine.
But starting a beer-related business – whether it’s a brewery, a farm for ingredients like hops, or a distributor of goods – can be difficult. Knowing where to get ingredients and materials, as well as the tools to do the job, is essential. And in a market like Maine, there’s a push for more local ingredients in food – and craft beer is no exception.
That’s why the Maine Brewers’ Guild, an organization that promotes craft beer in the state, decided to put all the players in one room Monday as a way to map those resources.
Sean Sullivan, executive director of the MGB, estimated about 30 people came to a first-of-its kind roundtable discussion on increasing opportunities to use local ingredients and services in craft beer production. The discussion was hosted at Shipyard Brewing Co. on Newbury Street.
“There have been a lot of conversations happening around the state … about maximizing the economic impact of craft beer on the state economy,” Sullivan said before the event began.
He said the purpose of the event was to provide people who want to start a beer-based business with a map of resources about who to contact for various needs. It brought brewers, farmers and others together, with the goal of creating information packets containing all the resources.
U.S. Rep. Chellie Pingree, D-Maine, who spoke at the event, called craft brewing “an enormous growth industry” in the state, adding she has seen the number of breweries in Maine increase dramatically since she took office in 2009.
“(People) have no idea how many jobs you’re creating,” she said.
She told those in attendance that “helping you in any way we possibly can” is her goal.
Representatives from breweries – including Shipyard, Rising Tide, Baxter and Allagash – hop and malt growers, industry experts and others participated in the roundtable. John Benoit, chief financial officer for Shipyard, said networking events are important to solidify relationships.
“It’s a great opportunity to really enhance relationships between farmers and brewers,” Benoit said.
Sullivan said Maine used to be one of the largest hop-growing states in the country. He said there are opportunities to increase and expand the economic impact on the state through farming, raw materials and equipment, among others. He also said the craft brewing industry has helped create jobs and bring younger people into the state.
Sullivan said the U.S. beer market is more than $100 billion, with $22 billion in craft beer. He compared the situation to David versus Goliath, but said David is “chipping away” at Goliath’s armor. In Maine, he said craft beer is a nearly $500 million industry.
“We aim to promote and protect the industry,” he said.
Peter Busque, a partner at Hop Yard farm in Gorham, said Monday’s event was helpful because it put everyone in a room together. He said it was a good way for members of the industry to make connections with each other.
“To get something formal is a pretty big thing,” Busque said.
John Entwistle, a mentor with Service Corp of Retired Executives, said he came to the roundtable because his organization provides counseling to people looking to start a business. He said like any small business, craft brewing has hurdles, such as financing and developing a business plan.
“Before they ever get to a bank or investor, it’s a good idea they visit with us,” Entwistle said.
U.S. Rep. Chellie Pingree, third from right, and people involved in craft brewing – from farmers to brewers – participated in discussions about the industry June 11 at Shipyard Brewing Co. in Portland.


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UKABC Forum on Sustainable Investment Opportunities in Cambodia
Cambodia has sustained an average growth rate of 8% according to the World Bank, making it one of the world’s fastest-growing economies. The drivers of Cambodia’s economy – tourism, manufacturing exports and construction – have been significantly impacted by COVID-19. The Asian Development Bank (ADB) estimates a 4% contraction of GDP in 2020. However, with careful management of its borders, Cambodia has kept infection rates and deaths relatively low with ADB forecasting growth of 5.9% this year.
Cambodia is the 10th member of ASEAN, having joined and has benefited from an increase in regional trade volumes as part of the ASEAN Free Trade Area and with ASEAN’s external economic partners. Cambodia is regarded as an investment-friendly destination, due to its geographical advantages, membership of ASEAN and the World Trade Organisation, and its open market policies. Cambodia will be Chair of ASEAN in 2022.
Over the past 20 years, Cambodia has seen an increase of FDI from China, Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam. There has also been significant investment from the US and the European Union. Investment has flowed mainly into infrastructure, the garment industry and the tourism sector. The garment and tourism sectors have been significantly impacted by pandemic due to reduced global demand and the inability to travel.


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By Hunter Wallace
For the record, I consider it a badge of honor to be labeled an “extremist” by a group which embraces Planned Parenthood:
“The group behind the recent spate of undercover videos accusing Planned Parenthood of illegally selling “body parts from aborted fetuses” is tightly linked to some of the country’s hardest-line anti-abortion extremists.
The founder of the Center for Medical Progress (CMP), which disingenuously describes itself as a “group of citizen journalists,” is David Daleiden, who was previously the director of research for Live Action News, a group that produced earlier undercover videos also seeking to embarrass Planned Parenthood. …”
No, the real “extremists” are those who support butchering babies and selling their body parts on the free market like one would pick up a sirloin or a ribeye at the grocery store.


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India 'suspends' retail reform
New Delhi - India's government has "suspended" plans to open the
nation's huge retail sector to global competition that have paralysed
parliament, a key ally of the ruling coalition said on Saturday.
The move to allow foreign investment by Walmart and
other supermarket giants in India's estimated $470bn retail
industry was the first big reform to be announced since the government
began its second term in 2009.
Finance minister Pranab Mukherjee "has informed me that
the government is suspending the FDI (foreign direct investment retail)
issue until a consensus is evolved", Mamata Banerjee, chief minister of
West Bengal state, said in televised remarks.
She said people could "rest assured" that the decision to delay foreign investment was not "temporary".
Mukherjee confirmed that he had spoken to Banerjee but said he could not comment on her statement.
"Officially I cannot announce anything because
parliament is in session. A government announcement will be made in
parliament," he told reporters.
But a Congress party spokesperson said that the party
welcomed "all meaningful efforts" to break the stalemate that has
hamstrung parliament, threatening to derail the government's legislative
plans for the session.
"In such a situation (as changes to the retail policy),
a broad consensus is required," Congress general secretary Janardan
Dwivedi told India's CNN-IBN network late on Saturday.
Indian television quoted government sources as saying
Premier Manmohan Singh's government was not abandoning the retail policy
changes announced late last month but would seek broad agreement before
"Holding back does not mean rolling back," India's
Business Standard newspaper quoted an unnamed cabinet minister on its
web site as saying.
Anger over the reforms has united shopkeepers, trade
unions, influential state leaders and lawmakers from opposition parties
and from within Singh's own coalition.
Banerjee's regional Trinamool Party is the biggest
partner of the Congress coalition and important to its survival in
The Trinamool Party had objected to the government
allowing international supermarkets into India, saying the move would
swamp small family-owned stores which dominate the retail landscape and
throw millions out of work.
Any retreat on retail reform would be a major blow to
Singh's administration, which has struggled for months against charges
of policy paralysis amid worsening economic data, high inflation and
"A rollback would be a very bad thing," Saloni Nangia,
senior vice-president of retail at Technopak, a top Indian consultancy,
told AFP before Banerjee's statement.
"It would send a bad signal to the international community about the potential for investment."
Foreign multinationals have lobbied for years to sell directly to Indians.
The main opposition Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) - a
staunch free enterprise advocate when in power - has been coordinating
protests against with shopkeepers who staged a one-day nationwide strike
"Walmart may be fine (for the West) but Walmart does
not serve us," veteran BJP leader L K Advani told the Hindustan Times
The BJP said it wanted a formal abandonment by the
government of the cabinet decision to open up to retail to global
supermarkets before it would let parliament function.
The government must not "fool the people that foreign
direct investment in the retail sector is a panacea to solve all
problems of poverty and unemployment", Advani said.


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Five leading packaging companies in North America and Europe announced they intend to combine to operate as one global leader under the banner of Exopack Holdings Sarl, a new Luxembourg company.
The combined business will have 63 plants, 8,650 employees and aggregate revenues of more than $2.5 billion, making it the sixth-largest plastics packaging company in the world.
Joining Exopack, a U.S.-based producer of flexible paper and plastic packaging, and advanced coatings, will be four leading companies based in Europe — Britton Group, a flexible plastic packaging manufacturer; PACCOR, the second-largest rigid plastic packaging company in Europe; Kobusch, a producer of tailor-made flexible and rigid packaging systems; and Paragon Print & Packaging, a leader in private label packaging solutions in the U.K.
All five packaging companies are affiliated portfolio companies of Sun Capital Partners Inc. The brand names of the five businesses would remain in use by the combined company.
The combined company is to be led by a strong management team with more than 100 years of experience in the packaging industry. Jack Knott will serve in the capacity of chief executive officer. Mike Alger will serve in the capacity of the company’s chief financial officer; Dieter Bergner will be CEO of PACCOR (Global Rigid business); and Michael Cronin joins the team as CEO of the Global Flexibles business.
“This combination represents a natural next step in a process that began eight years ago to create a global packaging company with a solid foundation for future growth,” said Marc Leder, co-CEO of Sun Capital Partners, in a news release. “Building on past collaborations between the companies, the combination will immediately achieve synergies and allow the combined company to more effectively pursue global business.”


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While those of you in the United States continue to wait patiently for something official about the Samsung Galaxy Note release date, carrier and pricing, the highly anticipated device has launched across the pond in the United Kingdom on O2. The device has gone up for sale for just around $400 checking in with a price tag of £250, which translates to $396 in U.S. dollars.
The launch comes just a week after the carrier confirmed that it would be carrying the 5.3-inch device in the near future. Nicely done, O2.
As for a release in the U.S., we saw the device pass through the FCC with bands for AT&T so its possible that we could see it launch in time for the holidays. Unfortunately, nothing has leaked out that sings that tune just yet.
If you’re interested in the hybrid device, you’ll want to check out that hands-on video that will give you a good idea about what to expect.
You can find the Galaxy Note available on O2 here.
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on April 17, 2023 Last updated: 12:05 PM ET, Mon April 17, 2023
Leanpath is a measurement-based food waste reduction system. (Photo Credit: Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection)Uniworld Boutique River Cruises is expanding its sustainable culinary efforts onboard its ships with the installation of the Leanpath food waste reduction system this month, along with the launch of new vegan and vegetarian options for travelers. The Leanpath system is an automated food waste tracking system that allows ships to prevent food waste. Since Uniworld began implementing it on six of its ships in 2021, the line has prevented 13,156 kg of food from being wasted, saving nearly 100 tons of carbon emissions as of December 2022. The system is only part of Uniworld’s sustainability targets that have been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), the only river cruise line to do so. The ‘How We Tread Right’ sustainability strategy includes reducing 50 percent of food waste by 2025, eliminating single-use plastics, achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050 and offering experiences that help the communities Uniworld’s cruises visit. Uniworld is also now also offering an expanded menu of vegan and vegetarian options across all its ships, with dishes like jambalaya, tempura vegetable, sweet potato and tofu stew, French braised artichoke, butternut squash risotto and much more. “Earth Month and every month, sustainable practices are always top of mind for us at Uniworld,” says Julie Higgins, Sustainability Officer at Uniworld Boutique River Cruises. “We’re proud to expand our sustainable food choices and best practices across the fleet, starting with inventive new vegan and vegetarian menus. We’re crossing the finish line with our food waste elimination system installations fleet-wide and have followed through with our promise to remove SUPs from our ships with the removal of all plastics from our guest rooms. Great strides are being made as we work to have a positive impact on our beautiful planet.”Additionally, the line has eliminated all single-use plastics in its rooms and suites, now offering reusable water bottles, refillable pump amenities, reusable laundry bags and even key cards made from bamboo. For the latest travel news, updates and deals, subscribe to the daily TravelPulse newsletter.
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Big news seems to be stacking up week after week for the marijuana industry, and yesterday was no different as Coca-Cola Co (NYSE:KO) announced that they were currently engaged in talks with Aurora Cannabis (OTC: ACBFF), with the intent to make marijuana-infused beverages.
Constellation Brands, Inc. (NYSE: STZ) was the first beverage producer to pursue cannabis drinks, when they purchased a multi-billion-dollar stake in Canopy Growth Corp (NYSE: CGC), the “big dog” on the pot stock block. As the owner of Corona beer, it’s speculated that Constellation will ultimately pursue a “weed beer”that provides consumers with the effects of THC as well as alcohol.
Coca-Cola, on the other hand, could care less about the psychoactive properties of cannabis, and is instead targeting the “dark horse” of the marijuana industry – CBD.
CBD, or cannabidiol, is one of many compounds (known as cannabinoids) found in cannabis plants. It’s been a somewhat controversial substance over the last few years, as it has been shown in clinical trials to produce significant changes in the body – leading researchers to investigate several potential applications in medicine.
Just last June, the FDA actually approved a new drug called Epidiolex, which is a purified form of CBD oil. It’s currently being used to treat two different types of epilepsy, with very promising results. Cannabidiol is able to treat certain medical conditions because of how it interacts with receptors in the human immune system that affect inflammation and pain.
By comparison, THC, the compound responsible for getting weed consumers “high”, attaches itself to receptors in the brain.
However, CBD doesn’t actually attach itself to receptors in the immune system like many scientists originally assumed. It turns out that when ingested, cannabidiol simply tells the cannabinoids, that are naturally produced by the human body, to behave differently – alleviating the symptoms of many debilitating conditions in the process.
As a result, some researchers have dubbed CBD as a “wonder drug”, due to its ability to fight inflammation, chronic pain, and a number of other ailments, with seemingly no drawbacks.
Now, I know what you’re thinking:
“If CBD as incredible as you say it is, why isn’t everyone taking it?”
Due to CBD’s unavoidable link to marijuana, a schedule I substance listed alongside heroin, LSD, and ecstasy, it has largely remained a niche product, regarded as a novelty found at alternative medicine shops and pot dispensaries – both places with a negative stigma to the average American.
CBD, for better or for worse, has lived in the shadow of THC, which many people believe is the only reason to even consider using cannabis. So it’s no surprise that during this recent pot stock explosion, no major corporation has pursued CBD-related products.
At least, until now.
Coca-Cola, with the help of Aurora Cannabis, may have “flipped the switch” on the marijuana industry yesterday, by opening a channel between the two companies to discuss CBD-infused beverages. If Coke can bring CBD’s health benefits to the average consumer in a way that appeals to the sensibilities of modern Americans, a major shift in how the world views marijuana could occur in one fell swoop.
Cannabis, once prized for its psychoactive effects, may eventually be used more for its CBD compounds instead of the more well-known THC.
Current pot stock investors would argue that marijuana’s future still lies in its mind-altering properties, but I’d ask you to consider the following:
In a 2015 survey, an estimated 22.2 million of more than 265 million Americans over the age of 12 reported having used cannabis in the past month.
That’s only 8.3% of the American population (age 12 or older).
Sure, marijuana use will increase when it becomes legal – that’s an absolute truth. However, the fact remains that a large majority of Americans just won’t touch the stuff for recreational use, despite what many of the pot stock bulls would have you believe.
It seems to me, that buried beneath all of the noise surrounding the cannabis industry, a switch to CBD focused products is coming, and the first signal has revealed itself in the form of Coca-Cola’s dialog with Aurora Cannabis.
A massive portion of the American population could stand to benefit from CBD-infused products (including beverages), and Coca-Cola – who are as much an advertising company as they are a soda producer – will likely introduce cannabidiol to millions of prospective customers in a friendly, palatable way, that could potentially change how we view marijuana forever.
And for investors who realized that early on, that could be a very, very good thing.


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The European Commission has announced the kick-start of two new industrial alliances to further develop its chipmaking production capacity and cutting-edge tech. The need for fast and efficient processing of data caused a sharp rise in demand for semiconductors, and a subsequent shortage due to production capacity no being scaled up accordingly. Recently published data of the eurozone industrial output has exposed its severe vulnerability to semiconductors supply disruptions, with most European carmakers having to slash their vehicle production forecast. Also, ensuring a stable chip supply is paramount for the ambitious EU plans to set the ground for the next generation technology as well as culminating its green deal. In fact, the EU commission will devote $950bn in its NextGen fund to help enterprises aligned with these objectives recover from the immediate damage caused by the pandemic crisis, as well as develop new projects to help the EU move forward in the right direction.
Building new chipmaking factories may be the initial step for the EU to increase capacity, and it looks like the US chipmaker Intel has shown its desire to build a European manufacturing ecosystem, which would entail building dedicated plants to manufacturing, packaging and R&D in different locations across the continent. Although the current European Commission is all about cutting-edge technology that will shape the future while reducing the overall impact of its economy on the environment, it should prioritize the chipmaking for the automotive and electronic sectors.
Regardless of the path that the EU ends up following in terms of what type of semiconductors priorities manufacturing, reducing its reliance on American tech companies as well as Asian chipmakers would be good news. Not only the EU is suffering the collateral damage of US-China trade battle, but it has had its own commercial and diplomatic scuffles with both economic mammoths. Also, regaining independence and sovereignty of its own technology and data would protect the EU more from potential cybersecurity and privacy issues as global digitalization goes on.


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The latest Dell phone leaks point to a version of Hulu running on their upcoming Android devices. The question is whether it will be Flash-based or HTML5?
Engadget today posted images of an upcoming Dell Android phone called the Thunder. Along with other high end features, it advertises the ability to play Hulu, possibly in Flash or a standalone app. That is something that mobile device users have been after for awhile.
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The last of the three top-selling sedans gets a complete redo, including all-wheel-drive. The odds of beating Accord and Camry on sales would improve if more Altima safety gear came standard on all trim lines.
Subcompact SUVs are hot sellers. Now Nissan has two: the Rogue Sport and the less expensive, smaller new Kicks with solid tech and decent safety features. But did Nissan have to leave Apple CarPlay and Android Auto off the base trim line?
The President thanked Japanese carmakers for building in the US, then told them to “build more cars [here] instead of shipping them over.” Maybe Sarah Huckabee Sanders will explain it all.
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BATON ROUGE -- Retailers should not request nor require customers to provide their ZIP codes, telephone numbers or home addresses while completing a business transactions when using cash or credit cards, the House Commerce Committee decided Tuesday.
The panel voted unanimously for House Bill 128 by Rep. Austin Badon, D-New Orleans, sending it to the House floor after a close 7-6 vote against deferring it.
Badon said the bill is designed to protect consumers' privacy from merchants who seek the information to help in their sales or marketing plans.
Badon told retailers and others who opposed the bill he is open to making changes on the House floor.
As the bill was approved, no retailer could ask for a customer's personal data when completing "a consumer transaction using cash, credit card, debit card or gift card as a form of payment."
The bill allows the information to be sought when the customer pays by check or when purchasing a motor vehicle using any form of payment.
Badon said he was asked for personal information when he went to a pet store to buy dog food. He said he asked the clerk, "Why do I need to to give you my phone number to buy dog food?"
He said some of his constituents have also been asked for their ZIP codes, telephone numbers or other personal information at a check-out counter.
"Retailers collect this information," he said. "You may want to buy pantyhose or a pair of socks and become a part of someone's marketing campaign" in the process.
Badon said that a woman who is overheard giving out her telephone number or address to a cashier could wind up being a victim of stalking. "I have felt uncomfortable giving out my address or phone number in a long (checkout) line," said Rep. Helena Moreno, D-New Orleans, a member of the panel.
The bill was amended to allow using personal data to pay utility bills.
Rep. Major Thibaut, D-New Roads, said instead of creating another law to ban the practice, customers can just refuse to give the information and shop at another store that doesn't ask those questions.
"By law, you don't have to give them that information," Thibaut said.
Jessica Elliott, a lobbyist for the Louisiana Retailers Association, said that the way Badon's bill is drafted, it would prohibit a pharmacy clerk from asking the name of a customer who stopped by to pick up a prescription.
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LAS VEGAS--AT&T Mobility is opening up its Digital Life home security and automation services to third-party products and its partnering with industry heavyweights, including Samsung Electronics and Qualcomm Life.
U.S. Cellular thinks its new OnLook home automation and security platform can effectively compete with AT&T Mobility's similar and more established Digital Life unit, according to a U.S. Cellular executive. However, the companies appear to have different ambitions in the market, with U.S. Cellular more focused on delivering a simple experience to its customers and getting a new revenue stream than on creating a platform for other carriers to use.
U.S. Cellular is jumping into the digital home automation and security market, presenting a challenge to AT&T Mobility, which has largely had the market to itself among wireless carriers via its Digital Life unit.
Exposing the possible liability risks for providers of home automation and security services, Comcast is being sued by a Kirkland, Wash., family following a grisly home-invasion incident last year.
LAS VEGAS--The fastest growing segments of the Internet of Things market include home automation, the connected car market and mobile healthcare and health monitoring, according to a panel of leading IoT executives. However, a lack of standards--or rather, a proliferation of them--is holding back adoption and creating headaches for the industry.
Suddenlink is getting into the home automation business, launching a new service that lets customers remotely arm and disarm their security systems, monitor live streamed video of their domiciles, and remotely control things like lights and thermostats for as little as $30 a month, depending on promotions and bundling.
Former Charter Communications executive Ted Schremp's SmartHome Ventures has announced a new retail-focused home-automation platform designed to compete with services offered by top pay-TV providers.
Samsung Electronics confirmed it purchased home automation platform SmartThings (a 2014 Fierce 15 winner), which Samsung said will enable the startup to expand its platform and work with more partners and devices. The deal represents a significant new investment by Samsung into the Internet of Things market.
It's no secret that the Internet of Things has generated a significant amount of buzz in the wireless industry. Indeed, the Internet of Things is now at the peak of its own hype cycle, according to research firm Gartner. (For comparison, the M2M market has already peaked and is on its way toward a "plateau of productivity" while virtual personal assistants are on the firm's pre-peak "innovation trigger" slope.) But its top position on Gartner's hype cycle graph does nothing to limit the potential importance of the Internet of Things.
Samsung Electronics is considering buying home automation platform SmartThings (a 2014 Fierce 15 winner) for around $200 million, according to a TechCrunch report, in what would be yet another move by Samsung to get its hooks into the Internet of Things market.


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Whirlpool Must Produce Docs In LG Steam Dryer Spat
U.S. District Judge Amy St. Eve of the Northern District of Illinois said in an opinion Tuesday that Whirlpool cannot rely on the de facto employee test or the “common legal interest” exception to justify including the documents in its privilege log.
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AMD has added to its desktop processor line with new Phenom II and Athlon II chips designed to offer performance at a modest price.
The new additions consist of three Athlon and two Phenom chips, aimed at consumers looking for a PC for multimedia entertainment and games. They deliver advanced performance at attractive price points, according to AMD.
The highlight is the Phenom II X2 555 Black Edition, which runs at 3.2GHz and is styled by the chipmaker as its fastest dual-core desktop processor to date. With a price tag of $99 (£61) in volume, the new chip is also ideal for budget-conscious buyers, AMD said.
Also worthy of note is the quad-core Athlon II X4 635, designed to provide exceptional performance to handle the demands of multitasking and multi-threaded applications. It costs $119 (£74).
The other new processors are the 3.1GHz Athlon II X2 255 at $74 (£46), the triple-core Athlon II X3 440 at 3GHz for $84 (£52), and the quad-core Phenom II X4 910e, which is clocked at 2.6GHz and costs $169 (£105).
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Abu Dhabi ports to hike tariffs from January
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Abu Dhabi Terminals (ADT), which operates four commercial seaports in Abu Dhabi, said it will increase the tariffs at the ports from next year.
'There will be an average 10 per cent increase in storage and handling charges,' ADT chief executive officer Mohammad Al Mannaei was quoted as saying in the Gulf News.
The terminals operates Mina Zayed, Musaffah, Freeport and New Dhow Harbour seaports.
ADT had last increased tariffs at the seaports in January, when all port charges except those for stevedoring were revised. The port dues are levied on the basis of gross registered tonnage (GRT) of the vessels.
'Even after the increases, our port charges will still be the lowest in the region. This includes comparison with Jebel Ali, Fujairah and Sharjah ports in the UAE as well,' Al Mannaei said.
He said the global meltdown has yet to directly affect the sea transportation sector in the UAE.
'This year there has been a 50 per cent increase overall in general cargo in Mina Zayed - main components of which are building materials and pipe for the oil industry - and a 30 per increase in container activity,' Al Mannaei said.
He said according to the Abu Dhabi Ports Company, the developer of the Khalifa seaport in Taweelah, the port is now about 50 per cent complete.
Al Mannaei added that he expected the first phase of Khalifa port to be completed on schedule in 2011. The management of Khalifa port will be shared by ADT and DP World.
'In the first phase, the container terminal at Khalifa port will have a handling capacity of five million TEUs (20-foot equivalent units).
During the second phase there will be a general cargo handling capacity added to the port that will have up to 10 million metric tonnes capacity,' said Al Mannaei.
At Mina Zayed, he said ADT will upgrade the capacity of the container terminal to one million TEUs by mid-2009 from 650,000 TEUs 'to accommodate the normal growth of the local market in Abu Dhabi.'
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CLUTCH Magazine vol.66 released today
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The latest CLUTCH Magazine vol. 66 issue is released today.
This month’s cover features Jojo, who works at the popular vintage shop Jojo’s in Sheffield, a city in the English county of South Yorkshire.
While he is still in his 20s, this Clutchman specializes in picking up high-quality vintage wear, ranging from European military to outdoor, motorcycle wear and workwear.
The second cover story is titled “TOKYO HOTEL STYLE,” which will focus on some of our favorite hotels that we want to share with Clutchmen around the world.
The cover story of this month’s issue is titled “MIL. FOR SPRING” and will focus on spring military styles.
For the upcoming spring season, many brands have announced the release of a variety of military items such as trench coats, smocks, M-41 chino pants and gurkha pants. European-style military items in particular are trending this year, and for the cover story, we will be introducing our favorite military styles and products for the spring.
Recently, we are seeing an increase of boutique hotels that offer stylish designs, delicious meals and memorable experiences.
Visitors can use the hotels wearing casual outfits, and the cafes and restaurants located inside them are convenient for work meetings.
We have created a list of cool and casual hotels in Tokyo.
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Furthermore, this month’s issue will also feature the special “CLUTCH COLLECTION” cover story that we publish once every six months.
We have dedicated approximately 30 pages to present a list and catalogs of brands that are essential for Clutchmen.
In the popular “THE LISTED PRODUCTS” series, we will be featuring a 16-page spread introducing and dissecting the wallets manufactured by Tenjin Works.
We will also be introducing the latest products released by “OLD CROW,” a collaborative label run by Bobby Green of Old Crow Speed Shop and Japanese brand GLAD HAND, alongside images of Bobby’s cool lifestyle.
For the vintage series that can be found at the end of the magazine, we sat down with Mr. Haryu of WARP AND WOOF, who showcased his collection of rare Mid-Century furniture.
CLUTCH Magazine vol. 66 fully supports the start of spring fashion and our readers who will be starting a new life!
The magazine can be purchased at bookstores throughout the country or online!
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Windows Phone is the smartphone platform and OS from Microsoft. Like Google does with Android, Microsoft only makes the software, allowing various hardware manufacturers to make the phones that run Windows Phone. Windows Phone replaced the older Windows Mobile (Professional and Standard editions.) Windows Phone competes directly with iOS and Android, offering most of the same OS features.
Microsoft today indicated its branding transition from Nokia Lumia to Microsoft Lumia is progressing as planned. Microsoft has slowly been rebranding apps, services, and web sites from Nokia to Microsoft. The company has now reached the point where its Windows Phone hardware will make the same change. The last smartphones announced to wear the Nokia brand are the Lumia 830 and Lumia 735 Windows Phones, which were announced in September. The company said the first Microsoft Lumia device will be announced soon, though it didn't share any details. Microsoft will, however, continue to sell Nokia-branded feature phones, such as the Nokia 130. Microsoft has licensed the Nokia name from Nokia for such devices. All its smartphones will use the Microsoft name moving forward.
Microsoft today revealed Garage, a collective of Microsoft employees that is encouraged to tinker with apps and services for a wide range of platforms and products. Microsoft describes the Garage as "a community of interns, employees, and teams from everywhere in the company who come together to turn our wild ideas into real projects." Along with its public unveiling, Microsoft announced several Android apps created within the Garage that are available from the Play Store today. For example, Torque is an app for Android Wear that lets owners of such devices twist their arm to launch Bing (not Google) Voice Search. Another, Next Lock Screen, lets Android device owners see their missed calls, messages, and calendar appointments without unlocking their device. The apps are free to download starting today. Microsoft indicated more apps and products may emerge from the Garage, not just for Android, but for iOS, Windows Phone, and Windows, too.
Microsoft indicated that it is prepared to drop the Nokia brand from its line of Windows Phones. Moving forward, the company will use the Microsoft Lumia name to refer to its phone hardware. Microsoft purchased Nokia's handset division earlier this year, but Nokia still exists as a separate company selling HERE Maps and telecommunications gear. Microsoft could not continue to use the Nokia brand indefinitely. Microsoft has already rebranded many of the old Nokia apps with the Lumia name, and told The Verge that it plans to begin rebranding its remaining Nokia properties in the weeks ahead.
Microsoft today issued an update to its Skype app for Windows Phone 8 and 8.1. The app has been refreshed with several new features, the foremost of which is the ability to create drawings within messages. Users can create their own pictures with the drawing tool, or annotate existing images and Bing Maps. The update makes it possible for users to select between their Microsoft account and their Skype account more easily. The app also improves resume times and adds support for HD screens. Skype for Windows Phone is free to download from the Windows Store.
Nokia today released an update to its Creative Studio photo editing app and added several features. First and foremost, Nokia returned Color Pop back to Creative Studio. Color Pop allows Lumia owners to turn their photos black and white with only select colors highlighted. The app also adds new support for PNG files and screenshots, and locks photos rotated 90 degrees to the new orientation. Creative Studio 6.3, which is an extensive on-device photo editor, is free for Lumia devices to download from the Windows Phone Store.
Microsoft today said it has added several features to Cortana, the voice-activated assistant built into Windows Phone 8.1. One of the new capabilities is called Daily Glance Evening Edition. At the end of each day, Cortana will show users the travel time to home and upcoming items on their calendar. Cortana will also begin to offer concert recommendations within 100 miles of the phone's location based on the owner's artists and Bing searches. Cortana will now more actively create and make available cards with flight information based on travel itineraries and Bing searches. Last, Bing adds location-based app recommendations. For example, Cortana might suggest visitors to Disney World in Florida download the Disney Expedition App. Some of these features need to be turned on in Cortana's Notebook before they'll function.
Twitter today announced a new feature that will allow users of its Android and iOS apps to listen to music/sound clips directly from their timeline. According to Twitter, the new Twitter Audio Card can be docked and allow users to listen to the songs or clips even as they continue to browse through their timeline. SoundCloud is the first third-party company to add support for the Audio Card, but Twitter said it expects to add more services over time. Twitter hopes more parters, artists, and creators will adopt the feature for sharing purposes. The feature is free to use within the Android and iOS versions of Twitter. Twitter didn't say if or when the feature might reach other platforms, such as Windows Phone.
Skype today announced a new video messaging app called Qik. The service, explains Skype, is to give smartphone users a fun way to interact with others and maintain conversations that have more personality than standard text messages or video calls. Qik users can record and send up to 42 seconds of video to recipients who can then respond with video messages of their own. Skype says videos remain live for just two weeks, and can be erased by the creator at any time. Qik also lets users prerecord five-second Qik Fliks, which Qik describes as canned video responses to use when there's no time to record a new video. Qik used to exist as a stand-alone messaging service, but was purchased by Skype in 2011 and later shuttered entirely. Skype Qik is available to Android, iOS, and Windows Phone. The app is free to download from each platform's respective app store.
Microsoft today announced Xim, an app and service that allows people to share photos with select groups of people. Xim was created by Microsoft Research's FUSE labs and is compatible with Android, iOS, and Windows Phone. Users can select up to 50 photos to share and create a Xim. Users can pluck photos from their camera roll, Facebook, Instagram, Google Drive, or OneDrive. The Xim can then be viewed by whoever the user invites, including those who don't have the app (viewed via the browser). The app includes a group chat feature that allows everyone invited to a Xim to chat with each other. Xims are impermanent, sort of like Snapchat, and expire after a short period of time. The Xim app should be available in the iTunes App Store, Google Play Store, and Windows Phone Store today.
Flipboard today relaunched its mobile app for the Windows Phone platform after aborting its launch late last month. Flipboard version 2.4 is now ready for all Windows Phones running 8.1. Flipboard is a social news reader.
Cricket Wireless today announced it has added the Nokia Lumia 530 to its lineup of low-cost smartphones. The 530 is Nokia's entry-level smartphone, which includes a 4-inch display, 5-megapixel camera, quad-core processor, and Windows Phone 8.1 with Cortana. The Lumia 530 will be available online and in select stores beginning October 3. It costs $50. Cricket also noted that it plans to roll out Windows Phone 8.1 to the Lumia 1320. Owners of the 1320 can expect to see the update arrive in the coming weeks.
Microsoft today announced the next version of Windows will be called Windows 10. According to Microsoft, Windows 10 will encompass "one product family, one platform, one store." Windows 10 will run on desktops, laptops, tablets, and phones. Microsoft says the operating system will offer users a seamless experience across multiple different form factors with varied input types (mouse, pen, touch). One of the key components will be the shared code so developers can create apps that run on any of the supported form factors with little customization. Microsoft shied away from sharing too many specifics as far as features go, but noted that preview builds of the desktop platform will reach consumers in early 2015. The company didn't make any commitments as to when then next version of Windows Phone will be available.
Microsoft today re-launched its MSN web portal. The site has been redesigned from the ground up and provides one-click access to many tools, such as OneDrive, Outlook email, OneNote, and Skype. Microsoft says the new MSN will look and behave the same across all devices, be they PCs, tablets, or smartphones. Microsoft said it is pulling in content from a wider range of sources in order to appeal to as many users as possible. It is also localizing news content, so people in the US will have content that differs from the content offered in Japan, India, and other regions. The new MSN is free to visit on the web. Along with the reboot of MSN, Microsoft said it is updating a handful of its apps for Windows Phone, including Health & Fitness and Weather. Both apps gain new lock screen features. Health & Fitness, for example, will be able to provide GPS data and a step counter on the lock screen so users won't have to launch the individual app to see their workout stats. Similarly, the new weather app will offer real-time weather updates on the lock screen. Both apps are free to download from the Windows Phone Store.
Flipboard recently shed its beta status and launched as a full app in the Windows Phone Store. The app was promised more than a year ago and arrives without the "flipping" gesture that made the app so popular with iOS and Android users. It is a socially-connected newsreader that creates digital magazines on the fly using web content. Flipboard is free to download, but requires Windows Phone 8.1.
Microsoft has launched a limited promotion that will double OneDrive users' free storage to 30GB. Microsoft already offers 15GB of online storage for free. Those who sign into their OneDrive accounts between now and the end of September will see their free storage jump to 30GB. The offer is good for all users of OneDrive, including people using Android, iOS, Mac, Windows, and Windows Phone devices. Microsoft also offers incremental amounts of additional storage (usually 3GB) when smartphone/tablet owners choose to backup their camera roll to OneDrive. Users who already have more than 30GB of free OneDrive storage will receive the additional 15GB of storage, too.
Microsoft today updated its OneNote application to support Google's Android Wear platform. The app allows Android Wear owners to wake their device and use OneNote to dictate notes that are saved on the host Android smartphone. In addition to Android Wear compatibility, Microsoft also updated OneNote for both the iOS8 and Windows Phone platforms. The iOS8 version of OneNote adds extensibility, which allows users to save files to OneNote without leaving the app they are currently using. The Windows Phone version of OneNote was updated to allow users to convert photographs into PowerPoint or Word files. The updated OneNote apps are free to download from the Play Store, iTunes App Store, and Windows Phone Store.
Skype today announced an update to its app for Windows Phone devices that introduces location sharing for the first time. Skype version 2.22 is compatible with Windows Phone 8 and Windows Phone 8.1. The sharing feature permits users to transmit their location data to others within IM conversations. The recipient can then pinpoint the sender via Bing Maps. The update also makes it easier to save photos and adds more granular controls for notifications. Skype for Windows Phone is free to download from the Windows Store.
Opera Software today released a beta version of its Opera Mini browser for Windows Phone devices. Opera has long offered versions of its data-saving browser to Android, iOS, and other platforms. Opera Mini for Windows Phone carries over the same basic design and features from other versions of the app, which includes the Speed Dial start screen, Smart Page social networking updates, easy-to-control tabs, and data compression to reduce mobile internet use. The beta is free to download from the Windows Phone Store.
AT&T today said the Windows Phone 8.1 system update is now available to the Nokia Lumia 920 and Lumia 820. Both devices gain Cortana and a host of other features with the new operating system. It is free to download and install.
Nokia debuted two new smartphones in Berlin today, both of which focus on providing a better camera experience. These Windows Phones are solid addition to Nokia's lineup. Here are our first thoughts.
Nokia today revealed the Lumia 735, a device that features advanced self-imaging tools. The 735 has a 5-megapixel camera with a wide-angle lens and dedicated "Lumia Selfie" app. The app automatically launches the user-facing camera and has its own editing features, such as filters, toning, and even slimming down faces and whitening teeth. The rear camera has a 6.7-megapixel sensor, Zeiss optics, f/1.9 aperture, and a tool that helps users center their face in the frame for higher-quality selfies. The phone has a 4.7-inch 720p HD display, 2,220mAh battery, 1.2GHz quad-core Snapdragon 400 processor, and 8GB of storage. The Lumia 735 runs Windows Phone 8.1 and will come with the Denim system update preloaded. The device will ship with a free, three-month trial of Skype International unlimited. The device costs 219 Euro, or about $290.
Nokia today announced the Lumia 830, what Nokia calls a flagship device that doesn't have a premium price. It runs Windows Phone 8.1 and the just-announced Lumia Denim system update. It is smaller than the 930, but offers many of the same features, such as the design. It includes a PureView 10-megapixel camera with Zeiss optics and optical image stabilization. A new Rich Capture mode snaps a series of images with and without the flash so users can later choose to add light to their image for more balanced results. The HDR mode has been improved, too, so high-contrast images can more properly exposed to get all the details. The front-facing camera rates just 1.0 megapixels and captures 720p video. The 830 has a removable rear cover and has wireless charging built in to power the 2,220mAh battery. With the 830, Nokia is showing off a new charging plate. The charging plate is "smart" in that it includes NFC and customized notifications when it senses that the device's battery requires charging or an incoming call. The plate comes in the same orange, green, and white colors. The 830 itself measures 8.3mm and it contains a 1.2GHz quad-core Snapdragon 400 processor, 5-inch 720p display, 16GB of storage, and support for memory cards up to 128GB. The Lumia 830 is priced at 330 Euro, or about $435. It ships globally starting this month.
Microsoft's handset division, Nokia, today announced Lumia Denim, the next update to its Windows Phone platform for Nokia-branded hardware. Lumia Denim's chief improvement is making Cortana is easier to use. It introduces a "Hey, Cortana" catchphrase that can be used to launch Cortana for filing reminders and other actions. Denim brings geofencing powers to Cortana, too, which can recognize geographic areas for assisting in reminders and tasks. Lumia Denim also makes improvements to the camera application. For example, the start-up process has been sped up so the camera launches faster. The camera is quicker to capture individual shots, as well, and adds a quick-capture mode that records 4K video with 8.7-megapixel images. The software can then pull out individual shots from the video to make for more compelling images. Lumia Denim will first be available on the Lumia 930, 1520, and Icon, with others to follow in the fourth quarter. The separate camera app will also be made available during the fourth quarter to just the 930, 1520, and Icon.
Broadcom today announced the BCM4358, a high-end Wi-Fi radio for flagship smartphones and tablets. The BCM4358 employs an 802.11ac 2x2 MIMO configuration for improved throughput and speeds, which Broadcom says can reach 650Mbps. Broadcom says the combo chip makes significant improvements with respect to Bluetooth performance, too. In addition to the wireless speed bumps, the BCM4358 is much more accurate at determining location. Broadcom says it is accurate down to one meter. The BCM4358 has integrated power and low-noise amplifiers, as well as beamforming and Low Density Parity Check Codes. It supports the Android, Windows, and Chrome operating systems. The BM4358 is already in mass production and Broadcom says it will appear in high-end devices before the end of the year.
Nokia is preparing to release versions of its mapping application for the Android and iOS platforms. Nokia executive Sean Fernback told The Wall Street Journal the apps will offer features not available to Google Maps and Apple Maps. For example, Nokia Maps users will be able to download maps of cities, regions, or states so they may be used when offline. This is a hallmark feature of Nokia's HERE Maps for Windows Phone. Nokia believes its offline maps will draw users away from Google and Apple's alternatives. The offline maps will support searches, as well. "I'm convinced people are looking for alternatives," said Fernback. "Google Maps is a good solution for many, their maps work very well, but it has looked the same and done the same for a long time." Nokia released a version of its HERE Maps for iOS back in 2012, but later pulled the app after it received poor reviews. Nokia plans to release the new Android and iOS mapping apps before the end of the year. Nokia sold its handset business to Microsoft earlier this year, but retained ownership of its mapping business.
T-Mobile today voiced support for the HTC One for Windows on its web site. The company will sell the device in the weeks ahead. It is already sold by Verizon Wireless, and will also soon be sold by AT&T. The One for Windows runs Windows Phone rather than Android.
Microsoft today announced it is making changes to the Windows Store in order to improve the quality of the apps therein. To start, it has established three main criteria apps need to pass in order to be certified for sale through the store. App names need to clearly and accurately reflect what the app does; the app must fall into a category so it is easier to discern the app's function and purpose; and app icons must be sufficiently differentiated from other apps to avoid confusion. Microsoft said many of its developers were receptive to making changes so their apps fall in line with the new policy. Some developers, however, did not, and Microsoft has removed 1,500 apps from the Windows Store. Microsoft said it will continue to review apps currently in the store to make sure they adhere to the new policies.
California Governor Jerry Brown signed a law that will mandate all smartphones to come with a kill switch by July 2015. The law's goal is to curb smartphone thefts. Lawmakers believe that allowing smartphones owners to render their device unusable after it is stolen will reduce the appeal to thieves, who won't be able to use or sell them. Minnesota enacted a similar law earlier this year, and the CTIA Wireless Association said all carriers will support kill switches by July 2015, too. Apple already added a kill switch functionality to iOS, and Google and Microsoft are working on similar tools for Android and Windows Phone.
Huawei recently said it has no plans to release a Tizen-based smartphone, and also said it will no longer make smartphones using Microsoft's Windows Phone operating system. "Some telecom carriers are pushing us to design Tizen phones but I say 'no' to them. In the past we had a team to do research on Tizen but I canceled it," said Richard Yu, CEO of Huawei's consumer business group, to The Wall Street Journal. "We feel Tizen has no chance to be successful. Even for Windows Phone it's difficult to be successful." Tizen is a Linux-based platform created by Samsung and Intel. Samsung, Tizen's primary backer, has delayed plans to realize a Tizen phone indefinitely as it builds up the app ecosystem. Huawei remains a member of the Tizen Association, but its new stance on the platform further clouds Tizen's potential. As for Windows Phone, Huawei complained of losing money on the platform for two years. "We have tried using the Windows Phone OS. But it has been difficult to persuade consumers to buy a Windows phone," said Yu. "It wasn't profitable for us. So for now we've decided to put any releases of new Windows phones on hold. We have worries about Android being the only option, but we have no choice. And we have a good collaboration with Google." Google's Android platform holds about 85% of the global smartphone market, with Apple's iOS holding 11% and Windows Phone holding 2.5%. BlackBerry's share of the market is less than 1%.
AT&T chimed in this evening to say it, too, will carry the HTC One for Windows. AT&T said pricing and availability will be announced at a later date. Verizon is selling the phone starting tomorrow.
HTC gives Windows Phone fans what they've always wanted: A premium device with Microsoft's operating system. Here are our initial thoughts on HTC's latest device.
HTC today announced the One for Windows Phone, a variant of the One (M8) that swaps Google's mobile platform for Microsoft's. The One for Windows Phone runs the latest operating system from Microsoft and carries over a few HTC apps, such as Blinkfeed, the HTC duo-camera, SenseTV, Video Highlights, and BoomSound. The One for Windows Phone adopts some of the M8's motion gestures, such as double-tap to wake, but also loses a few. Apart from the operating system, the hardware is identical to the One (M8) with Android. It has the same 5-inch 1080p HD screen, quad-core Snapdragon 801 processor, Ultra-pixel main camera and 5-megapixel selfie camera, and premium aluminum design. The HTC One for Windows Phone is exclusive to Verizon Wireless. It is available online from VerizonWireless.com beginning today and reaches Verizon stores August 20 for $99 with a new contract or $30 with Verizon Edge.
BlackBerry today updated BBM for the Windows Phone platform to version 1.01. The app has officially graduated from beta status. The update, though minor, squashes a number of bugs in the app, as well as boosts performance, such as start-up time. BBM for Windows Phone is free.
AT&T today said owners of the Lumia 1020 can download and install the Windows Phone 8.1 update. The improved operating system adds Cortana, Action Center, the Word Flow keyboard and other features. The system update is free.
Microsoft today made available the Live Lock Screen application for Windows Phone 8.1. The Live Lock Screens were first announced as a WP8.1 feature back in April. The app, which is being offered as a beta, lets users change the way the clock is displayed and adds more image options for wallpaper. The app also adds the ability to set just an accent color or make use of the preloaded Lock backgrounds as your wallpaper. Last, wallpaper images can be set to change every hour, every four hours, every 12 hours, daily, or never. Live Lock Screen Beta is free to download from the Windows Phone Store.
Facebook recently rolled out an update to the Facebook Messenger application for Windows Phone devices. The update introduces one new feature, the ability to record and send voice messages to other Facebook users. The update also cuts down on data usage. Facebook Messenger for Windows Phone is free to download from the Windows Store. The app is now necessary for messaging Facebook users, as Facebook is pulling the messaging capabilities from its main Facebook mobile app.
Microsoft today announced the Nokia 130, a simple, inexpensive handset meant for first-timers and emerging markets. The candybar-style phone runs the Series 30 platform and includes a 1.8-inch screen, stereo headphone jack, Bluetooth 3.0, and support for memory cards up to 32GB. According to Microsoft, the Nokia 130 supports both video and audio playback, and includes an FM radio. The phone has a flashlight, but no camera. The Nokia 130 will reach select markets this quarter. Pricing is expected to be about $25 and it will be sold in single- and dual-SIM variants. Microsoft Devices Group includes the handset division of Nokia, which Microsoft acquired earlier this year. Microsoft's Jo Harlow said though the company is killing off Nokia's Android/X devices, it still believes there is a good market opportunity for entry-level phones in addition to its Lumia Windows Phone devices.
Microsoft recently indicated it will cease to support Skype on devices running Windows Phone 7 and Symbian. The company said it will retire the official Skype app for WP7, as well as any ancillary apps that support it over the next few weeks. "We want everyone to experience the best Skype has to offer – from enhanced quality to better reliability to improved security – and the newest version of Skype is the way to do that. So everyone can benefit from the latest improvements, we sometimes retire older versions of Skype across all platforms, including mobile devices," explained the company. Of Symbian, Microsoft said, "Symbian wasn't built for the cloud-connected world, so we are retiring the Skype for Symbian app and focusing on bringing the best possible experience to the most popular mobile platforms: Windows Phone, iOS, and Android." Symbian is Nokia's old smartphone operating system and was among the first to support Skype years ago.
AT&T today added a bright green option to its lineup of Lumia 1520s. The green 1520 ships with Windows Phone 8.1 preinstalled, which is the latest version of Windows Phone and includes Cortana. AT&T is offering the green 1520 for $24.28 per month with AT&T Next 18 or $29.95 per month with Next 12. Alternately, the 1520 costs $200 with a new two-year contract or $585 at full retail. The red, black, yellow, and white versions are also available.
Skype today updated its mobile application for devices running Windows Phone 8 and Windows Phone 8.1. The new version of Skype makes it possible to send photos to one or more contacts at a time, as well as receive photos from other Windows Phone and iOS devices. Photos shared to desktop or Android machines will instead send a link rather than the actual file. The app also makes it possible to see more chat view history; supports text mark-up (asterisks for bold, etc.); adds favorites to the chat view; and makes several performance improvements. Skype said it continues to work on its mobile app across platforms and hopes to share these features with them soon. Skype is free to download from the Windows Phone Store.


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The main reason for the Trezor vulnerability is that it does not have built-in multi-signature functionality, so its multi-signature implementation is to support Electrum extensions. This leads to an attack on Electrum, and Trezor is affected.
The cryptocurrencies wallet Electrum was hacked and lost 250 bitcoins.
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Why use Electrum? Here are a dozen of the benefits of electrum wallets.
Cosmos, who lost Jea, and the community, at least for now, Zaki Manian, who vented her frustrations on Twitter, has come forward and is willing to go with the community.
Electrum is another popular Bitcoin wallet that has been around for nearly a decade. Electrum Bitcoin Wallet has been available for all devices since 2011 and was one of the most widely used wallet applications before other alternatives emerged. There are still a lot of people who are still swearing at the Electrum wallet.
The Litecoin Foundation is migrating from electrum-LTC wallets to BitGo wallets.
As of press time, phishing attacks that forged Electrum upgrade notifications have stolen at least 1,450 BTC (the number stolen is officially counted by a user, anti-malware companies Malwarebytes and Electrum), with a total value of approximately $11.6 million. It is worth mentioning that Electrum versions lower than 3.3.4 are vulnerable to such phishing attacks. Users who use Electrum wallets should update to the latest version Electrum 3.3.8 through the official website (electrum.org). At present, v4.0.0 has not been officially released. Version, please do not use the link in the prompt message to update, so as to avoid loss of assets
The Electrum team has announced the attack in an official tweet, saying that "this is an ongoing phishing attack on Electrum users" and reminding them to check the authenticity of the client's source before logging in. The team published its official website, and the Electrum clients downloaded elsewhere may be problematic.
Other cryptocurrencies have not hidden their displeasure, but vented their anger at Twitter's attitude. Blame Twitter for retaining the real culprit of the fake, but damn innocent.
Examples of online wallets: Breadwallet (BRD), Mycelium, Electrum, Out of Egypt.
Electrum is a world-renowned Bitcoin light wallet with a long history of multi-signature support and a very broad user base, many of which like to use Electrum as a cold wallet or multi-signature wallet for Bitcoin or even USDT (Omni). Based on this usage scenario, Electrum is used less frequently on the user's computer. The current version of Electrum is 3.3.8, and previous versions of 3.3.4 are known to have "message defects" that allow an attacker to send an "update prompt" through a malicious ElectrumX server. This "update tip" is very confusing to the user, and if you follow the prompt to download the so-called new version of Electrum, you may be tricked. According to user feedback, because of this attack, stolen bitcoins are in the four digits or more.
Google researcher Tavis Ormandy discovered the Bitcoin wallet Electrum.
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and open the web page, then your wallet may have been compromised. Particularly paranoid people may want to send all BTCs from their old Electrum wallets to the newly generated Electrum wallet.
The cryptocurrencies wallet Electrum has lost nearly 250 bitcoins ($914,000) as a result of the new phishing attack. Electrum has confirmed the authenticity of the attack. An attacker could induce a user to provide password information by creating a fake wallet.
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Popular wallet developer Electrum has released an emergency patch for a key vulnerability in its Bitcoin wallet. The vulnerability allows any website hosting electrum wallets to potentially steal a user's cryptocurrency. A vulnerability means that the password is exposed to the JSONRPC interface, implying that the hacker has full control over the wallet. The first patch failed to fix the problem, forcing Electrum to release a second update on Sunday night.
Like Bitcoin's core wallet, Electrum Wallet allows users to control their own funds and private keys. Electrum wallets' private keys can also be exported and used on other supported wallets to access funds. Electrum apps are available for Windows, Linux, OSX and Android, but do not support iOS and browser clients.
According to slow fog zone news, Electrum fake upgrade tips of the phishing attack has stolen at least 200 BTC, this attack by upgrading Electrum alone can not be avoided, the need for the entire ecological service to make corresponding changes (because Electrum this client is not a full node, and then on the transaction broadcast and the corresponding service side of the message communication, attackers can also deploy malicious server). Slow fog zones remind users that phishing attacks like Electrum require long-term vigilance. The slow fog zone has previously issued an alert for selectrum phishing updates, and hackers who attacked Electrum wallets used Electrum's software to unusually construct malicious software update prompts to induce users to update and download malware usage.
The problem was not fixed. So he had to contact Electrum to highlight the urgency of the issue, and Electrum released Emergency Response Version 3.0.4 a few hours later.
Users of Bitcoin wallet Electrum are facing a phishing attack, according to the Devi Security Lab. Hackers broadcast messages to the Electrum client through a malicious server, prompting the user to update to v4.0.0, and if the user follows the prompt to install this "backdoor-carrying client", the private key is stolen and all digital assets are stolen. At the time of writing, at least 1,450 BTCs worth about $11.6 million had been stolen from phishing attacks that faked Electrum upgrade tips. DeViable Security Labs hereby suggests that versions of Electrum below 3.3.4 are vulnerable to such phishing attacks, and users using Electrum Wallet are requested to update to the latest version of Electrum 3.3.8 via the official website (electrum.org), which has not yet been officially released, and do not use the link in the prompt to avoid asset losses.
Electrum hackers pre-empted a large number of "normal" electrum servers on the P2P network.
The latest version of UBTC Electrum Light Wallet v3.2.8 is available.


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In contrast, Britain and the Netherlands, where small farms are less numerous, have long criticized the community's agricultural policy on the grounds that consumers and taxpayers are handing over $100 billion a year to shield 11 million farmers from market forces.
The United States itself is channeling some $8.5 billion in subsidies to 2.2 million of its farmers this year and providing other indirect assistance to stimulate production. But it claims that it lost $11 billion in farm exports last year alone because of European protectionism. Other Damaged Nations
No less important is the trade lost by other food exporters, particularly in the third world. Argentina, for example, claims it lost 25 percent of its farm export income last year because of protectionism in Europe and the United States.
Further, several Eastern European countries and the Soviet Union are counting on farm product exports to help them consolidate their moves toward market economies, but their natural market in Western Europe is currently largely closed to them.


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Anyone Can Be Part of the New 'It's More Fun in the Philippines' Campaign
In the age of social media and online influencer culture, the Department of Tourism’s fresh spin to the “More Fun in the Philippines” campaign feels fittingly relevant and at the times, with the help of Filipinos online.
On Monday, February 18, the department launched a “refreshed” More Fun in the Philippines campaign with a video featuring photos crowdsourced from different social media platforms.
“Millions have shared why it’s more fun in the Philippines. This inspired many travelers from the rest of the world to share why. [So] we’ve decided to use photos, videos, and reviews that you have let us or allowed us to share and develop a truly 100 percent crowdsourced tourism campaign, using content that you have created,” said Tourism Secretary Berna Romulo Puyat in a speech during the event.
The result is a stylish, relevant and relatable video mosaic of photos taken during by ordinary Filipinos showing some of the country’s best spots like the summit of Mount Apo in Davao or the picturesque sand bar beach of Polompon in Leyte. The photos used are the ones posted online with the hashtag #itsmorefuninthePhilippines.
Romulo-Puyat said the video is one of the first of the many to be launched by the DOT for the rest of the year. The department is looking into maximizing the 4.3 million photos and videos tagged with a hashtag #itsmoreinthePhilippines online. To avoid copyright issues, the department is taking the time to properly ask and seek permission from the content’s owners to use their photos and videos for the campaign.
Romulo-Puyat says most of the people they've contacted have welcomed the idea and have let them use the photos for free. In turn, the DOT has pledged a donation of $10 for every photo it will crowdsource online, on behalf of the photo or video owner, to the World Wide Fund for Nature.
The idea to crowdsource content for the refreshed “More Fun in the Philippines” campaign is anchored on the DOT’s push for sustainable tourism. Coming on the heels of a six-month rehabilitation program for Boracay
The DOT tapped advertising agency BBDO Guerrero Inc. for the new campaign, the same company that launched it when it was introduced for the first time to the public in 2012. According to reports, the company bested three others for a P250-million contract with the government. The “refreshed” More Fun in the Philippines campaign is expected to be launched in international markets by next month.
Aside from the initial campaign video, the DOT also launched a new logo, inspired by the traditional weaving techniques of the Ifugaos and a typeface named “Barabara”, inspired by the fonts used in
When asked why the DOT chose to stick with the tagline, which had been dropped by previous Tourism Secretary Wanda Teo, Puyat shared the importance of continuity in government efforts.
“I actually believe in continuity. First of all, the hashtag works. Second, in other countries they never change their campaigns; [in] Malaysia, it’s been ‘Malaysia, truly Asia’, in India it’s been ‘Incredible India’. So for me, though I’m the third Tourism secretary to use the hashtag, I believe [we chose to stick with it] because it works. The Filipinos have embraced the hashtag. We’ve made it our own. We already have 4.3 million people using it so why not continue what’s good?,” Puyat said.