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Bermudians have been rushing to cash in on their gold jewellery and coins with one trader buying more than $750,000 in items since it launched in late February.
Gold Standard Bermuda, which is run by business partners Jonathan Hitchcock and Matthew Mello and operates out of M&M International Ltd in Church Street, has proved to be a big hit with residents, taking in jewellery, coins and other items at a rate of about 1.5 kilogrammes a week recently.
But the pair don’t see this trend continuing forever, given Bermuda’s size. And they believe most of their customers just want to cash in on their old jewellery which they will never use again, rather than out of desperation as a result of the recession.
Having both worked in retail, the duo sensed the global recessionary mood was set to continue early this year, pushing up the price of gold as more investors turned to a safe option.
“Our experience with gold and commodities was limited at best, so we pored over all the information we could get our hands on and contacted industry veterans overseas we hounded them mercilessly for information before determining we had done our due diligence and making the plunge into gold buying,” said Mr Hitchcock.
Starting out about five months ago, by appointment, they tested and assessed the gold items people brought in by carat and weight to calculate the pure gold content and made the seller an offer based on current gold prices issued by the London Bullion Market Association and it wasn’t long before they launched a walk-in service and took on another tester.
“We pay up to 90 percent of the spot value depending on the type of item being sold,” explained Mr Hitchcock. “It’s really based on the risk we’re taking on a purchase; there’s a lot less risk associated with buying an investment grade gold product coins, bullion, etc versus buying a generic piece of jewellery.
“Even with our now considerable experience, we still get caught out on some pieces and even small mistakes can be extremely expensive.”
At the time of going to press, Messrs Hitchcock and Mello expect to have purchased more than $750,000 in gold material, representing several thousand transactions.
They take everything from rings, bracelets, chains and earrings to watches, coins, dental gold, pendants and charms, paying out up to $100 for customer referrals based on how much they buy from the new prospects.
Gold Standard Bermuda also rewards those people who help them reach the $100,000, $600,000, $700,000, $800,000 and $900,000 payment marks with $1,250, with a bonus $5,000 for the customer who takes the figure above $1 million.
Meanwhile the company will also be running a prize draw for a 43-inch Samsung television with everyone who has a transaction worth $200 being entered. Every charity that registers with Gold Standard Bermuda is eligible for a 10 percent bonus for every purchase made where it is referred by the customer.
“Our purchasing volume has definitely increased by several orders of magnitude since we began, though we’re only looking at a five-month sample,” said Mr Hitchcock. “I think the vast majority of people we deal with just see more utility in having cash than some odd bits of jewellery they know they’ll never wear again.
“It’s hard to imagine that the recession isn’t at least some of the motivational subtext, but we’re not seeing panic or desperation from our customers at this point (and hoping we never do).”
Gold Standard Bermuda is open from Monday to Friday between 9am and 5pm.
For more information contact 537-2274 or e-mail purchasing[AT]goldstandardbermuda.com
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Gray: Freight rail supports New Mexico’s economy
On May 6 and 7, the Las Cruces Railroad Museum will hold its ninth annual Railroad Days to celebrate railroading’s past and present in Las Cruces and the Mesilla Valley. It promises to be a fun-filled and educational event, with a variety of rail equipment on display, music, model train layouts, historical reenactments and much more.
As an exhibit at the Branigan Cultural Center explains, the arrival of the first railroad in Las Cruces in April 1881 influenced nearly every aspect of the town’s life. Among many other things, the new railroad opened up Las Cruces and the surrounding region to new markets around the country.
Over the years, the economy and freight railroads have continued to grow together. Today, the Las Cruces region is served by two large railroads — BNSF (the successor to the railroad that first rode into Las Cruces in 1881) and Union Pacific — as well as the smaller Southwestern Railroad. Together, they and New Mexico’s other railroads form a network spanning some 1,800 miles, part of a nationwide network of nearly 140,000 miles that serves nearly every industrial, wholesale, retail and resource-based sector of the U.S. economy.
In a typical year, some 140 million tons of freight originate in, terminate in, or pass through New Mexico by rail. This includes millions of tons of coal, chemicals, grain and other products, and it also includes tens of millions of tons of intermodal traffic. Intermodal is the movement of shipping containers and truck trailers on railroad flat cars, and it accounts for more freight moving through New Mexico than any other category of rail traffic.
Intermodal’s importance in New Mexico is sure to grow. BNSF has long had an intermodal hub in Albuquerque, and in April 2014 Union Pacific opened a new 2,200-acre intermodal terminal just down the road from Las Cruces in Santa Teresa. This $400 million facility, located on UP’s famous “Sunset Route,” has already made the southern region of New Mexico a strategic focal point where shippers can leverage the economic and environmental benefits of shipping freight by rail.
Those benefits are substantial, in part because of the scale that freight railroads provide. One railcar of New Mexico coal, for example, is enough to provide electricity for approximately 21 homes for a year; one railcar can carry more than 90 tons of feed for New Mexico’s cattle. This scale helps New Mexico firms compete effectively in a global marketplace and ultimately enables the lower prices to consumers these large firms typically bring.
Freight railroads also make options available to rail customers that might not otherwise exist. For example, if only trucks were used to supply coal, a power plant could probably only use coal mined nearby. But railroads deliver coal economically over long distances, which helps explain why New Mexico coal is used to generate electricity in Arizona.
On the environmental side, one train can carry as much freight as several hundred trucks. That means railroads produce key public benefits such as reduced highway congestion, lower fuel use and related greenhouse gas emissions, and reduced need for costly highway repair and maintenance.
Which brings up a final key point: unlike trucks, barges and airlines, America’s privately owned freight railroads operate almost exclusively on infrastructure that they own, build, maintain and pay for themselves. In the last five years alone, U.S. freight railroads have spent over $132 billion — their own funds, not taxpayer dollars — on capital expenditures and maintenance expenses related to their infrastructure and equipment.
Looking ahead, as the economy grows, the need to move more freight will grow too. The U.S. Department of Transportation recently forecast that total U.S. freight movements will rise by more than 40 percent by 2045. By plowing massive amounts of private funds back into their networks, by advocating for sensible regulatory policies, and by continuing to work cooperatively with their employees, their customers, and government entities, America’s (and New Mexico’s) freight railroads are getting ready today to meet tomorrow’s transportation needs.
As you enjoy yourselves at Railroad Days, remember that railroading in and around Las Cruces isn’t just a thing of the past. In the years ahead, America’s railroads will continue to deliver for Las Cruces, for New Mexico, and for the wider world.
John Gray is senior vice president for policy and economics at the Association of American Railroads.

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One of the leading banks in the UK, Santander bank has been embarking to stop its customer’s access to crypto trades from the start of 2023. The bank will work on these measures in a phased manner starting from November 15th till the start of 2023. Santander bank reports announced that they will complete the cryo blockade from the bank accounts for all of its customers by the start of 2023.
Why this move by Santander bank?
Santander Bank will be stopping their customers from sending money into the cryptocurrency or making any transactions with the crypto assets in the near future in a complete manner. The bank also announced that it will soon restrict its users from buying cryptocurrencies. The mail regarding the details of the cryptocurrency exchange payment process blockage has been sent by the bank to all of its customers.
The bank is also planning to block the transaction that will be happening in the real-time manner of cryptocurrencies from the next year.The bank has announced the reason for this cryptocurrency blockage is that it wants to protect its customers by blocking any type of fast payment process through these cryptocurrency exchanges and the bank account.
The bank has not announced any alternative mechanism for the crypto investment at this moment for all its present crypto enthusiast customers. The bank also wants to help its customers from all types of crypto trades in the form of transactions through cryptocurrency exchanges.
As per the recent announcement by the Santander bank will start limiting the transaction of crypto assets from the 15the of November. The bank noted that it will allow its customers to send not more than £1,000 per transaction and up to £3,000 per roll in a period of 30-day.
As per the bank, the new policy will be implemented on the deposits and not on the withdrawals. In the meanwhile, the customers will be able to get their payments from the cryptocurrency exchange accounts. As per the bank reports, Santander wants to increase the harsh and restrictive rules for payments to cryptocurrency platforms in the near future too. The detailed report of our Santander’s roadmap for the same is not disclosed yet.
As a part of the blockage of the cryptocurrency payment and exchange Santander had blocked the cryptocurrency exchange platform Binance in 2021 after getting a response from the financial conduct authority. Along with the recent blockade measures Santander will also continue to block the transaction from balance.
What is Santander bank?
Santander bank is the 6th largest bank in the UK. as per one report by statistica, in 2021, the bank was having total Assets of €287 billion which comprises $286 billion.


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66 years in the business and he’s still cutting and trimming.
Local barber Jimmy Johnson has been in Santa RosaCounty all his life, since 1943. He cuts hair at the barber shop bearing his name next to the old Lee’s Meat Market with the cow on the roof on Stewart Street. He shared some of his story from plying his trade in Milton for the last 22 years and in the business for 66.
There wasn’t a shop in the area, according to Johnson, before he opened his door. Now, he said he has customers who are the grandchildren of customers he’s had years ago. “I enjoy what I’m doing. You’ve got to like it,” he said.
Johnson has been with customers through the passing of their husbands and wives and children. “You get attached.” At the same time, he said he’s had some customers to whom he’d give a kidney while others he doesn’t care for as much, but he added, “I’ll give you a good haircut whether I like you or not.”
Johnson said he started at $3 a trim, but eventually capped it at $8, a charge easily undercutting the competition today. He believes a haircut shouldn’t cost more than $8, but said without his social security income he wouldn’t survive. “I’ve got customers on a fixed income,” he said.
At the same time, his low price, he believes, is part of why he’s had trouble recruiting another barber. He said he’s been looking for someone for 10 years, but a new one must abide by his price cap.
Not only does Johnson give cuts, but he said he repairs them, too. He said he’s seen customers of other shops as far as Pensacola with poor haircuts come to him to get the right look. “They’re told to go to JJ to fix it,” he said. Johnson also pointed out he’s wary of new styles. “Sometimes I won’t do it,” he said, and even sent those insisting on a different style to other barbers.
Using a vacuum hose rigged to his electric clippers, Johnson keeps cleanup to a minimum. He said he’s got it rigged to a 65 horsepower shop vac. “I could suck the spots off a Dalmatian.” He also noted, as he cuts, “The vacuum pulls the hair into the blade.” The airflow, he said, also keeps him from having to oil his blades more than once a night. Johnson has his own techniques and style he’s developed over the last four decades in the business. He said he decided to use dishwashing detergent in addition to standard-issue phenol when he noticed how well it degreased his car. “The main thing in a shop is to keep it clean.”
The Jimmy Johnson Barber Shop is located at 5701 North Stewart Street. The shop’s phone number is 626-4297. The entrance is around the back.


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-- Imagine its 5 pm and time to go home. As you leave the building you realize that whilst everyone has gone there are hundreds of PCs still on full power. They aren't doing anything, just sat wasting energy. You wouldn't want to be picking up that bill you think to yourself.
But spare a thought for the organisation. They are picking up the bill and at a cost of as much as £30 per PC per year, even a small organisation could be adding thousands of pounds to their electricity bill.
According to PeachWorx that is a common occurrence. ‘No one would go home and leave lights or heaters on all night but when it comes to PCs there is often a different mind set’ said Richard Ward, Partner at PeachWorx.
TaskForceCO2 is a software program developed by PeachWorx to let an Organisation automatically shut down unused PCs and it can wake them back up again too.
'TaskForceCO2 is already used as standard by hundreds of Schools, Colleges, Businesses and organisations including Health and Local Government to cut costs. Its one austerity measure that no one needs to worry about' said Ward.
'When you do the maths there is some real savings to be had' said Ward. 'A 10,000 PC footprint local Authority for instance could save as much as £900,000 over a 3 year period and all for a solution at less than £5000'.
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Sony just opened up a sign up page for a beta of their PlayStation Now service, although signing up does not guarantee beta access. Sony hopes to have the full service implemented by Summer of 2014. This announcement of this service caused GameStop's stock value to fall.
Several years ago, Sony acquired Gaiki, a company that created technology designed to run video games on separate platform and then stream a video of the game on a device that might not ordinary be capable of running those video games. It also allows users to access games without going through the trouble of downloading or installing them.
Last year, Sony announced that they would use this technology to make PlayStation 3, PlayStation 2, and PS1 games playable on PS4. The service will also be available on PlayStation 3 and PS4 at launch, and will later expand Sony Vita, BRAVIA TV, and other non-Sony devices. PlayStation 3 games will be supported at launch.
Games will be streamed at 720p resolution. Game saves will be stored online, allowing you to resume play later. PlayStation Now supports multiplayer, including multiplayer against other people who are playing retail copies of the games through the PlayStation 3. Sony has not announced whether or not this service will require PlayStation Plus, or if having PlayStation plus will enable you to receive discounts on the service. The games that can be played on PlayStation now have not been announced yet.
This service enables players to either rent games, or pay a subscription fee to gain access an unspecified number of games. Due to the nature of the service, there has not been any word on a permanent buying option. Sony also only plans to launch the service in North America at the moment, and does not have a date for when it will be released in other regions.


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In New Canaan, local merchants aren’t just people who sell us things: They’re our neighbors, our high school classmates, our kids’ youth sports coaches, our friends and often they’re the first people in town to give of their time, expertise, products and services to support human services organizations here.
One year ago, Adam Kanzer decided to a abandon what had become an unfulfilling career in advertising that had seen him commute to New York City daily, keeping him away from his young and growing family. Dad to two young kids in Westchester County, N.Y., Kanzer was inspired by a neighbor who had left her career in finance to launch franchises of a fitness-related business. “So I started investigating different franchise concepts and came across this one and it just naturally struck a chord with me,” Kanzer said Thursday afternoon, sitting cross-legged on one of the stretching tables on the main floor of Stretch Lab at 86 Main St. “I played sports my whole life. I’ve been a diligent stretcher and I was doing it long before it was a ‘thing’ to do.
The town has received a building permit application to divide in two an existing retail space on Cherry Street and install a new wine shop into one of them. According to application filed Feb. 14 with the New Canaan Building Department, the space currently occupied by consignment shop Severed Ties at 111 Cherry St. would become two retail stores.
The new tenant would be ‘DB Fine Wines,’ according to the application. (Severed Ties would remain as the other occupant of the newly divided space.)
DB Fine Wines registered Feb. 6 with the Connecticut Secretary of the State, the state agency’s records show, and its principal is listed as a Carter Street man.
The two oldest automobiles registered in New Canaan are from 1915, tax records show—a Ford Model T and a Harley Davidson Twin. After that, the oldest autos are a 1922 Seagrave Pumper, 1923 Model T, 1923 Alfa Romeo and 1927 Rolls Royce, according to the recently completed Grand List, which includes taxable real and motor vehicle property. Once again in New Canaan—host of the popular Caffeine & Carburetors car show and home to 92-year-old dealership in Karl Chevrolet, one of the best-established companies in town—two makes of cars stand out atop the list of the most commonly owned vehicles. Both BMW and Chevrolet cracked the 1,500 mark, whereas no other single car company reached 1,200 locally registered vehicles.
Here’s a look at the the top-10 most popular car makes:
Other notable makes that didn’t crack the top-10 include Land Rover (511), Porsche (473), Volkswagen (464), Volvo (427), Acura (387) and Nissan (345). Asked how he’d describe the tastes of local auto enthusiasts, Caffeine & Carburetors founder Doug Zumbach said “Porsches top the list.”
At some point in the last 20 years, we’ve all dined in a restaurant that was painstakingly designed to astonish its guests, or at least watched a Netflix show about one. Maybe it has a single wall made from 60,000 bottles of Pellegrino or it serves a nest of moss atop a puff of woodsmoke you’re then meant to wash down with an infusion of summer wind. These establishments deserve their ‘oohs’ and ‘aahs’, and it’s all very Instagrammable, until you see that there’s a $1,200 dessert on the menu or get hopelessly lost on your way to the spooky coed bathroom. At which point, all the theatrics and architecture and molecular gastronomy in the world can’t distract you from the single most important question to ask about any restaurant: Is the food good? New Canaan is pleasantly devoid of restaurants where function follows form.
A widely anticipated new dessert option is coming to New Canaan, as Waffle Cabin is slated to open this weekend at Pine Street Concessions.
The hot Belgian sugar waffle shop, already known to scores of New Canaanites from the annual Holiday Stroll and area ski mountains, launches at 12 p.m. Saturday with its new counter at the Pine Street food hall.
“I am so excited,” owner Corey Londoner said. “This has been a long time coming. It is a little surreal that it is finally here and I can’t wait to share these waffles with everyone.”
News that Waffle Cabin would set up a permanent location here created plenty of buzz when Londoner announced her plans in December. With the custom-built counter in place, Waffle Cabin rounds out the offerings at Pine Street Concessions, which also features the wood-fired favorite ‘Dante’s Pizza,’ ’Miyuki,’ an Asian noodle shop with an assortment of snacks and ‘Greens On The Go,’ a California-inspired eatery featuring fresh salads, nutrient-rich grain bowls and artisanal toasts. Set against the parking lot-facing eastern window-wall of the space, Waffle Cabin’s attractive wooden counter helps square off the Concessions’ interior without taking away from its roomy feel, clear outdoor views or ample seating.
Parts of the Waffle Cabin setup are not yet in place, such as its menu board, signs and all-important waffle irons, which arrive Thursday, Londoner said.
Even so, a sign spotlighting several flavors of SoCo Creamery handcrafted ice creams (chocolate chip, vanilla, mint chip, coffee, dirty chocolate, cinnamon, cookies ’n cream and salted caramel) as well as sorbets (raspberry and mango) could be seen behind the counter.
“The new counter came out amazing and it fits into Pine Street Concessions perfectly,” Londoner said. “There have been a bunch of hiccups with it but in the end it was worth all the effort.”
Londoner already has joined the New Canaan Chamber of Commerce, whose executive director, Tucker Murphy, said she’s looking forward to this weekend.


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After attending Shopify’s (TSX, NYSE:SHOP) Unite 2018 conference, analyst Kevin Krishnaratne from Paradigm Capital feels “as bullish as ever” on the company and its expansion plans for the e-commerce sector. In a research note to clients on Thursday, the analyst reiterated his “Buy” rating and 12-month target of C$160.00 for SHOP.
At the company’s two-day Unite conference for developers and partners in Toronto, along with showcasing a number of new tools for entrepreneurs and retailers, Shopify executives held an afternoon Q&A session with analysts to highlight some of the new product announcements, which Krishnaratne says are meant to expand the company’s ecosystem and offer to clients a more seamless experience.
“We came away from the conference as bullish as ever on Shopify and its vision to enable commerce for merchants big and small, with tools that should help flatten the learning curve for entrepreneurs and allow larger retailers to more quickly adapt to changing consumer demands in an online world,” says the analyst.
In particular, Krishnaratne pointed to Shopify’s payments fraud protection, its dynamic checkout and beefed up Kit CRM, a new chat app called Ping, a new tap & chip point of sale reader and the company’s new App Store. The analyst further notes Shopify’s increased efforts to capitalize on international e-commerce trends.
“SHOP is not an inexpensive stock, trading at 9.2x 2019 EV/Sales versus peers at 6.7x, but we believe a premium continues to be justified for this direct play on mobile and e-commerce and its early stages in the disruption of retail, with market penetration at ~5 per cent,” says Krishnaratne.
The analyst’s $160.00 target is based on an EV/Sales multiple on 2019 estimates of ~10.2x or closer to 17.8x on an EV/Gross Profit basis.
The $160.00 target represents a projected return of 9.5 per cent at the time of publication.
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Melissa Arnold picks up a resistance band, dabs a bead of sweat off her forehead, exhales deeply and launches into a series of lateral raises that test her upper-body strength and endurance. When she's done with those, she cranks out a second set of lunges, then finishes with some cardio boxing and a 3-minute run.
The vigorous 30-minute workout is similar to the one she sweats out at her local gym twice a week, but there is one key difference: She's in her living room playing a video game.
When the Bucktown resident doesn't feel like waiting around for an open elliptical machine at the gym, she fires up "EA Sports Active" on her Nintendo Wii.
"It's my backup plan," said Arnold, 28, who estimated she has used the game about once a week since buying it in April. "Sometimes it's nice to be able to just stay in and get a decent workout."
Nearly three years after the arrival of the Wii vaulted the fitness video game industry into the mainstream, workout warriors such as Arnold have more alternatives to jogging on trails or hitting the gym -- and fitness experts have a better grasp on their effectiveness as tools for health. Proponents tout the convenience and fun of "exergames," but detractors say the games are poor substitutes for the real thing and can't replace human trainers who tailor individual workouts.
"Dance Dance Revolution," a frenetic rhythm game in which users burned calories as they busted a move, launched the rise of exergames about a decade ago. Now the genre encompasses dozens of titles made mostly for the Wii -- "Wii Fit" was the No. 2-selling video game worldwide last year, according to industry research firm NPD Group -- though that could shift next year as Microsoft and Sony release accessories for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 that are compatible with fitness games.
Celebrities such as Daisy Fuentes and the "Biggest Loser" trainers have even gotten in on the craze. And last month, Beyonce Knowles told Billboard magazine she's considering making a dance fitness game.
"Usually with working out at a gym a lot of people feel like, 'Hey, this is just not fun,' " said Tommy Seilheimer, vice president of Chicago-based Exergame Fitness, which sells exergame products and custom installation service. "Exergaming is making fitness fun and keeping people engaged."
While exergames can be helpful in small doses, they are not meant to be replacements for professional trainers who can monitor fluctuations in an individual's body fat and heart rate and modify routines to make them more effective, according to exergame researcher Dr. Stephen Yang of the State University of New York-Cortland.
"They definitely aren't a magic pill to good fitness," Yang told RedEye. "I see these as gateway games. ... They can help you be confident enough to play a real sport or go to a gym."
This week, the American Council on Exercise released the results of a study that measured calories burned using "Wii Fit" and described the simulated activities as "a very, very mild workout" compared with their real-life counterparts.
Daniel Lang, 31, of Logan Square said he's melted 60 pounds from his 275-pound frame since he started using "Wii Fit" almost two years ago and said the draw to exergaming was the convenience of an in-home workout versus the "chore" of trudging to a gym.
"This way I can work out in my underwear in my own house and save an extra hour," the tech worker said. "It's completely changed my life."
Yet despite the transformation of his body, Lang said he doesn't attribute his sustained weight loss strictly to exergames. Cutting french fries from his diet and consuming more water also have contributed, he said.
While Lang estimates he has used "Wii Fit" five days a week for the past 18 months, Louis Schoenberg of Lakeview said her use has nose-dived to only twice a month since she bought the game last year. The activities are just too slow for her liking, she said.
"It was nice to use right after my son was born, but I got bored and it's just not an alternative to a gym membership," said Schoenberg, 28.
For Chicagoan Ron Popp, who bought "Wii Fit Plus" in October, exergaming represents a way to remain physically active in the winter -- and have a little fun in the process.
"Some of the games are pretty entertaining, and I do feel winded after some of the exercises," said Popp, 31, of Lakeview.
Two weeks after buying the game, Popp said the verdict still was out on his gaming experiment, especially after the game's initial assessment of his health, a test that measures users' weight, balance and body mass index. Popp was less than flattered by the game's conclusion: overweight.
"I've never paid that much for anything that calls me fat," he said. "It's very traumatic."
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"Wii Fit" is the No. 2-selling game in the Americas this year through October, according to vgchartz.com, which lumps North America and South America in its sales figures. Two "Wii Sports" games also are in the top four. While they use motion control, they are not specifically designed for fitness.
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Mario Kart Wii2,331,226
Wii Sports Resort2,314,465
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Why Blockchain Jobs Are Appearing 621% More on Indeed
03/07/18 by HQ
The increased popularity of blockchain, the technology behind cryptocurrency, has resulted in new jobs in the tech industry. Research from employment search engine Indeed shows that the number of postings referencing blockchain, bitcoin, and cryptocurrency has increased by a staggering 621% since 2015. The site also reports an even higher increase of 1,065% more searches mentioning these terms. (Forbes) As companies continue to embrace this new technology, there is an increase in demand for candidates who have experience working with it or the desire to learn.
More than Cryptocurrency: The Rise of Blockchain Technology
Though blockchain is most commonly associated with cryptocurrency, there are various uses for the technology. Blockchain’s ability to store all the changes made to its data makes it difficult to hack, which could prove to be an asset for different areas of business. According to Derek Martin, a Cloud Solutions Architect at Microsoft, the four industries that he believes could best employ the use of blockchain technology are finance, retail and manufacturing, healthcare, and government.
Dominic Tancredi, Co-Founder of product agency Dom & Tom, says that his company plans to support the professional growth of team members that are sharing their research and experiments in the field of Blockchain. “I could see us having a dedicated team in 2-3 years as the technology stack grows in adoption and requires specialists,” he says.
Daniel Mason, VP of Business Development at Springcoin agrees, “I expect this explosion in demand to continue to grow throughout 2018 as blockchain continues to shift from its niche positioning to a mainstream technology trend that many startups and larger companies will be pursuing.”
Technical Roles Using Blockchain Increasing
According to Velas Commerce founder Hannah Rosenberg, blockchain is a candidate’s market. “What I have seen is that there is currently much more demand for blockchain and smart contract developers than there is supply,” she says. “An experienced developer with even a little blockchain exposure can get picked up quite quickly to work on very interesting projects.”
Mason, can also attest to the high demand. “Engineers with relevant blockchain experience are extremely hard to find, as the technology is relatively new but has exploded in popularity over the past year,” he states.
The good news is that expert knowledge of Blockchain is not always a requirement. Companies are looking for candidates who are genuinely interested in the technology and willing to learn it as well as candidates who can contribute right from the start.
Tech Jobs in Blockchain Beyond Cryptocurrency
Looking to get involved in blockchain? You’ll need strong back-end skills, knowledge of the fundamentals of cryptography—the computerized encoding and decoding of information— and a genuine interest in blockchain technology.
According to Gavin Pacini, Senior Consultant in Deloitte's EMEA Blockchain Lab, agility and the ability to adapt are also required when working with a new technology such as blockchain. “It’s not an established platform so it’s a real learning curve. We’ve had cases where we’ve had to dig through the source code of open source projects which normally isn’t required when using existing technologies but with blockchain, we don’t have a choice,” he says.
Due to blockchain’s growth in popularity, a variety of online courses and certifications are now available courtesy of IBM, Blockchain Council, and Udemy, to name a few. Many of these courses are offered at little to no cost. Another great way to build your understanding of the technology? Local Meetups! Tech in Motion has a varieupcoming blockchain events
Once you have built out your understanding and required skills, be sure to look out for available blockchain jobs. Here are a few examples of available jobs:
- Blockchain Engineer
- Blockchain Developer
- Mining Technician
- Full-Stack Developer
- Bitcoin Front-End Developer
- Blockchain Project Manager
- Data Scientist
The rising popularity of blockchain has created many new opportunities for professionals, startups, and enterprise companies alike. As this technology proves to be useful for more than cryptocurrency, individuals with experience and a passion for blockchain will continuously be in high demand.


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Abbott has announced Bowling Green, Ohio, will be the location for its new $500+ million specialty and metabolic powder nutritional products manufacturing facility. The state-of-the-art plant will bring additional capacity to the U.S. supply of these formulas, some of which serve as the sole source of nutrition for people with extreme allergies to most food products and other dietary and metabolic conditions.
For the design and build, Abbott will be consulting with experts in food safety, quality, and good manufacturing practices. “We’re building this plant for additional capacity to produce these important specialty and metabolic formulas that families rely on,” says Robert B. Ford, chairman and chief executive officer of Abbott. “Abbott has long been part of Ohio, and we’re proud to become part of the local community in Bowling Green.”
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Groundbreaking is projected to begin next year, with construction expected to be complete in 2026, subject to necessary approvals. Abbott expects to start commercial production of products at the site in 2027. The facility will create 450 permanent jobs in the northwest Ohio region.
“Abbott’s history in formula production goes all the way back to Columbus [Ohio] in the early 1900s, and we’re glad Abbott is advancing its future here in Ohio as they bring a cutting-edge facility to Bowling Green that will support job growth and improve the supply chain for critical formula products nationwide,” says Ohio Governor Mike DeWine. “The addition of this new facility will help to ensure that life-sustaining formulas are available and accessible when needed.”
After the opening of the Bowling Green facility, Abbott plans to continue operating its Sturgis, Mich., plant, which also produces specialty and metabolic powder formulas.


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ST. LOUIS (July 10, 2014) – Every cat has a tale and for many, it starts at a shelter. All cats deserve a forever home where they can greet their owners at the door, bask in a sunbeam and nap on their favorite perch. Today, Purina® Cat Chow® announced that through its Purina Cat Chow “Building Better Lives” program the brand will donate $275,000 to 50 shelters nationwide – one in every state – in renovation and adoption support, product and monetary donations, as well as a possible $50,000 donation to The Petfinder Foundation, for a total contribution of up to $325,000.
The Purina Cat Chow “Building Better Lives” program is committed to helping improve the lives of cats across the United States by providing high-quality, affordable nutrition; improving shelters; and finding more cats forever homes. This year, Purina Cat Chow will help support the participating 50 cat-focused shelters by:
In two years, Purina Cat Chow will donate more than $500,000 to more than 100 local cat-focused shelters nationwide to help improve the lives of cats.
Share Your Cat Rescue Story to Help Petfinder Shelters
Purina Cat Chow will donate up to $50,000 to The Petfinder Foundation if from now until Sept. 2, at least 1,500 stories are shared with the brand’s social media channels (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram) using the hashtag #myrescuestory. This donation will be used to support 50 Petfinder.com shelters to help support future cat adoption fees.
“With millions of cats entering animal welfare organizations each year, we know there is a lot of work to do and we’re committed to supporting the shelters that care for these cats,” said Vincent Biroscak, Purina Cat Chow brand director. “We want rescue cats to have a great place to live and high-quality nutrition while they’re awaiting their forever homes and to provide the much-needed support to the dedicated animal welfare organizations that care for these cats.
“In addition, we know there are millions of cat adoption stories that take place every year, and we’re excited to hear these heartwarming tales that owners share with us using #myrescuestory.”
Mandy Moore, well-known actress and singer-songwriter who is also a passionate cat owner, teamed up with the Purina Cat Chow “Building Better Lives” program to help increase cat adoptions and encourage cat people nationwide to share their cat rescue stories to support the shelters that help cats every day. Moore shares her home with four rescue cats: Theo, Vincent, Maddie and Addison as well as two rescue dogs. She is a long-time supporter of animal rescue organizations.
“I have four rescue cats and believe in the importance of supporting local animal welfare organizations,” said Moore. “Everyone who has ever adopted or rescued a cat can share how it has impacted their life. Rescue cats have a lot to offer their potential adopters, and I hope these stories encourage more people to consider adding a cat to their home.”
Committed to Shelters, Adoptions and Nutrition
Transforming shelters through renovations and adoption events: Purina Cat Chow will make over three shelters between July and August, 2014, valued at $50,000 each or $150,000 total.
The renovation and adoption events are occurring at:
Transforming Cats’ Lives through Nutrition and Resources
Purina Cat Chow will also support 50 shelters nationwide – one in every state – via cash and cat food donations. Each participating shelter will receive a donation valued at $2,500 – $2,000 in cash to support future cat adoptions and $500 worth of Purina Cat Chow brand cat food.
Purina Cat Chow is dedicated to helping shelters feed cats high-quality food while awaiting forever homes. In addition to the cash donation to subsidize adoption fees, Purina Cat Chow will send each shelter Purina® Cat Chow® Complete Formula brand cat food to make sure each cat is fed high-quality, nutritious food.
The Purina Cat Chow “Building Better Lives” program is building on the 2013 “50 Years. 50 Shelters.” program that touched the lives of more than 13,200 cats through four shelter renovations; delivered more than 12,000 pounds of Purina Cat Chow brand cat food and 8,000 cat care supply items; and gave a total of $75,000 in cash donations among 50 shelters.
About Nestlé Purina PetCare
Nestlé Purina PetCare promotes responsible pet care, community involvement and the positive bond between people and their pets. A premiere global manufacturer of pet products, Nestlé Purina PetCare is part of Swiss-based Nestlé S.A., a global leader in nutrition, health and wellness.
About The Petfinder.com Foundation
The Petfinder.com Foundation, a nonprofit 501(c)3 public charity, helps homeless pets by saving lives through adoptions, helping shelters prepare for and recover from disaster, and working to make sure animal welfare organizations across the country are more sustainable. Its mission is to ensure no adoptable pet is euthanized for lack of a home. Since 2003 the Petfinder Foundation has provided over $20 million in grants to Petfinder.com member shelters and rescue groups.
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By Ruma Dubey
When the mood is good, even things which are looking bad, tend to either look good or get’s completely ignored. And when the moods are bad, well, nothing good gets even registered. Depending on the level of pessimism, even good gets construed as bad. Such is the state of mind!
In that trend, wonder whether the exuberance on Dalal Street has rubbed off on the auto sector or the bounce back in the auto sector is reflecting on the bourses? Egg before chicken or chicken before egg… that’s how it is.
Trucks are truly the mirror of the economy. When demand booms, goods are needed which means supply and that in turn means, trucks are needed to fulfill the demand and supply. For demand to pick up, people should first have the right sentiments and then the money in the pocket. Sometimes, money is there buts moods are wary and there is also a situation where, moods are upbeat but pockets are not so full or empty. And demand for maximum trucks comes from rural India, where goods/ farm produce is transported across the country. For India Inc and for trucks, demand currently seems to be upbeat and this is not just looking at the December sales number but the trend has been so for the past three months.
Tata Motors posted great sales figures for December. Its commercial vehicle (CV) sales which comprises of Medium (M), Heavy (H), Light (L) CVs and buses showed a robust 62% (YoY) growth at 40,447 units. M&HCV trucks segment continues its growth trend with robust sales at 15,828 units, higher by 83%; I&LCV truck segment at 5,103 units grew by 78% and pickup segment sales was at 4,529 units, growth of 43%.
Ashok Leyland too did extremely well. It recorded a 79% (YoY) growth in total sales where M&HCV reported a whopping 82% jump while LCVs registered a 69% growth.
Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) too posted an impressive sales tally for December – its M&HCV sales jumped by a huge 151% to 1193 units and it has stated in the Press Release, “We are particularly buoyed by our ongoing strong performance in the M&HCV segment which indicates a vibrancy in the economy."
Many have said that these massive YoY jump-up which we are seeing in the December sales is thanks mainly to the lower base effect. Last December was the first month after demonetization was announced on 8th Nov thus Dec’17 saw very low sales, making the sales in this Dec look extraordinary.
Yes, that is a major reason but not the only reason. December is seasonally a very weak month for auto sales as people do not want a vehicle which has a 2017 registration when a month later it could have a 2018 one. Yet, this time around, this seasonal factor was not in play at all.
What also worked in the favor of the CV sector were the new rules kicking off from 1st Jan. It is now mandated that starting 1st Jan 2018, trucks need to have AC or ventilation systems/air blowers in the cabins. Thus to clear off the inventory ahead of the rollout of the new trucks, trucks were sold at very steep discounts of 12-15%. This is one of the big reasons for this surge in demand.
There is also a very close relation between growth in railway freight traffic and sale of M&HCVs. Past three months or so, there has been a sustained improvement in freight traffic and this was driven mainly by uptick in coal, cement and food grain transport. And looking at the road ahead, the trend in CV sales is expected to continue.
The first shoots of sustainable growth are always seen in the automobile sector. It is said that automobiles, especially commercial vehicles (CVs) are the wheels of an economy – the moment they pick up speed, it’s an indication that the economy is on the way to recovery. Is that what we are seeing?


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Kanye West Launching Womenswear Collection
Kanye West is known for breaking all fashion rules. We will not get to join him in his fashion tirade. West will be holding his first runway show on Oct. 1 at Paris Fashion Week and the designer is Louise Goldin. Australian Harper’s Bazaar has confirmed the date, location, and news that it’s a womenswear collection. The runway show will immediately follow Jean Paul Gaultier at 9:30 p.m. What are your thoughts Lovies?


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SINGAPORE — You knew that hype would draw a crowd, especially here in Singapore.
Over the weekend, Kanye West opened a pop-up store carrying his Pablo merchandise, and the lines formed accordingly around the block from the wee hours of Friday morning.
The store here at Suntec City opened from noon to 8 p.m. on Friday to Sunday, and queues started forming from around 2 a.m. on Friday morning, The Straits Times reports.
Many posted pictures with the store's Singapore sign in the brand's Gothic font.
Singapore was the only location in Asia out of the 21 pop-ups around the world that opened over the weekend.
The rapper announced on Wednesday last week the locations of the stores.
The Pablo line of clothing is basically merchandise to accompany West's latest album, The Life of Pablo.
If you're already familiar with West's Yeezy stuff, you'd know that anything the rapper puts his name to don't come cheap. Many of the items ranged from tees for around $60, to jackets for around $350.
Pablo bomber jacket USD 350 .... What the fuck
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STATEN ISLAND, NY – Happy Thanksgiving!
For those looking to celebrate with tradition, the 96th Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade begins Thursday at 9:00 am. Those who want to watch as they prepare for the holiday celebration can tune in to NBC from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. The event will also be streamed live on NBC’s streaming service, Peacock, giving customers the ability to tune in from virtually anywhere. Those interested in registering for Peacock can do so on the company’s website.
If you forgot the cranberry sauce, you’re in luck, because many grocery stores are still open on the holiday. ShopRite, with locations in New Dorp, Charleston and Graniteville, will be open 24 hours a day. Stop and Shop in New Dorp, Port Richmond, Bulls Head, Eltingville and New Springville is open from 6am to 3pm
For those looking to do some Christmas shopping on Thanksgiving, options are limited as many retailers offer extended hours on Black Friday.
Here’s a look at the shops that are open on Thanksgiving, according to Best BlackFriday.com:
Big Lots: Open from 7am to 1pm
CVS: The drugstore keeps its 24-hour locations open on holidays, including Thanksgiving.
Dollar General: Shops are open from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. on Thanksgiving, with some closures varying by location.
Dollar Tree: Shops are open during their regular hours, which vary by location.
Family Dollar: Stores are open during their regular hours, which vary by location.
Rite Aid: All pharmacies are open at regular Thanksgiving hours.
Starbucks: Select locations are open for limited Thanksgiving hours. This corresponds to previous years. However, many are closing or choosing to close early. Therefore, find out about the plans of your preferred location in good time.
Walgreens: Many branches of this drugstore will be open on Thanksgiving. Be sure to call ahead and ask about limited opening hours.
Below is an overview of what is open and closed on Staten Island to observe the holiday.
Progress on Staten Island: Will not be published
financial markets: Closed
City – closed
State – closed
Bund – closed
Bund – closed
State – closed
US Post Offices: Closed
Hygiene: No garbage collection, no recycling and no street cleaning. Residents whose garbage or compost collection day is Thursday should have the items ready for collection after 4:00 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day beginning Friday, November 25 30, for collection on Thursday, December 1.
State Motor Vehicle Office: Closed
Staten Island Ferry Weekend Schedule. Service is offered every 30 minutes throughout the day. The regular schedule resumes at midnight.
Buses – Sunday timetable
Staten Island Railway – Saturday schedule
Public – closed
Municipality – closed
St. John’s – closed
CSI – closed
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A wireless multi-functional presentation tool from iBall
Leading consumer electronics company, iBall, has released its wireless multi-functional presentation tool—the PresenTorchC9.
Specially designed for doctors and medical examiners, the device comes with an inbuilt torch and allows users to navigate between slides in a presentation, as well as interact with on-screen content from a distance of up to 30 metres.
The PresenTorchC9 comes with intuitive controls, using which one can go back and forth between slides, adjust the volume, blank the screen or access a hyperlink.
Targeted at those who give presentations on a regular basis, the tool comes with a magnetically housed USB receiver, embedded indication lights that alert users about the battery status, and volume control keys.
The multi-functional portable device is compatible with Android and Linux devices, and is easily available via retail stores at an affordable price.
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Shoppers Prepare for Thanksgiving Dinner, Stock Up for Post Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is just a day away, which means people are out shopping for those last-minute items for their Thanksgiving table.
“Anything and everything, I’m trying to get everything out of the way for Thanksgiving,” says Savanna Borce from Tustin.
Turkey, stuffing and pie, customers at the Cadillac Meijer are grabbing those thanksgiving favorites. However, it’s not the only thing shoppers are putting in their carts today.
“I think everybody’s shopping big, trying to get everything especially with the COVID numbers being like they are, they’re probably trying to stock up while they can,” says Borce.
For Thanksgiving and the winter ahead, amid this pandemic.
Carlton Kohler from Cadillac says, “We’re buying a little bit of everything, so it’s a mixture of everything. Just things that in the event that we need them with the storms coming in or whatever’s going on we figured we would have some stuff for our pantry.”
Store Director Brandon Sutton says they’re fully staffed and prepared for the rush:
“We’re anticipating a busy holiday season and we’re making sure we have all of our products ready for the customer and we are anticipating the customer’s needs. We look forward to a good holiday season.”
While there may be fewer plates passed around the thanksgiving table this year, spirits are still high.
“Anybody who wants to pop in is always welcome, but we’re just kind of playing it by ear, having it low key this year,” says Vicki Mosher from Marion. “We’re still grateful for everything we have.”
The Cadillac Meijer will be open until midnight Wednesday then back open Thursday for Thanksgiving from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m.


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Expedia, the largest online travel service, announced Wednesday it will start accepting Bitcoin for some transactions.
“Bitcoin is becoming a viable currency,” Michael Gulmann, Expedia’s vice-president of global product, told CNET. “This is no different from going into any market, understanding how we can do business, and offering the forms of payment customers want.”
Expedia is among a growing number of online merchants to accept the virtual currency, despite a rocky couple years in which the price has fluctuated wildly from USD $100 to over $1,000 per Bitcoin, usually written as BTC. Others major merchants to accept Bitcoin include Overstock, Shopify and TigerDirect.
While the Bitcoin world is getting safer and more sophisticated all the time, the currency’s reputation still suffers from an association with online marketplaces where drugs and other illicit things can be bought, as well as the high-profile collapse of one of the largest Bitcoin exchanges earlier this year.
Gullman told the Wall Street Journal that Expedia’s decision isn’t “a statement on bitcoin, pro or con,” but simply making more options available to customers.
Expedia operates in 30 countries, including Canada, and had USD $4.8 billion in revenue last year. For now the company is only accepting Bitcoin for hotel bookings but could expand the program to include flights, cruises and many of its other services.


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The 2013 Cadillac XTS may be the American automaker's finest expression of luxury and technology to date, and naturally, Caddy would look to apply its newest application to an aging livery fleet.
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Cadillac just can't resist the idea of downsizing, it seems.
A red hot Cadillac ATS arrives this month with even more refinement.
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A new study from Interpret reveals that parents, not children, dictate whether kids spend money on mobile games. The study suggests that publishers need to consider both children and parents' needs when selling their games.
Mobile gaming is on the rise, but when it comes to in-game purchases, parents still control the purse strings. A new study from Interpet reveals that 91 percent of children aged three to 12 ask for permission before making an in-game purchase in a mobile video game.
According to the report, children from three to 12 that ask for parental consent prefer character customization options the most, with 27 percent purchasing cosmetics. Meanwhile, young gamers were least likely to make in-app purchases for products that "protect a kingdom or city," with just 13 percent doing so, the study explains.
Those statistics suggest that young gamers aren’t particularly concerned with in-game advancement, but rather, they prefer to find ways to express themselves in-game.
Interpet’s VP of Research & Strategy, Jesse Divnich, stresses that video game publishers aren’t just selling their products to kids. They also need to keep parents in mind when they create mobile games. Divnich calls this a “dual customer base,” as parents are going to steer their kids toward games that have their best interests at heart.
“Parents are always going to look out for what’s best for their children, and convincing parents that your game aligns with parents’ expectations is an important step in the engagement process,” Divnich notes in the study’s landing page. “Understanding the complexities of this dual customer base is difficult and sometimes expensive. However, the publishers and advertisers that do put in the effort are far more successful in the market.”
As it turns out, children are interested in sharing their gaming time with their parents too. Interpet's study found 78 percent of child gamers consider their ability to play with parents as an important feature when it comes to deciding what games to play. That number drops as children get older, but only slightly: 81 percent of children aged three to nine consider it important, as well as 77 percent of kids from 10 to 12. That suggests gaming isn’t just a social activity, but a family-friendly one too. In other words, publishers need to create games that are fun for both parents and children alike to keep their “dual customer base” entertained.
To date, gaming remains incredibly popular with kids—and expensive for families. Parents spent approximately $1,300 on "entertainment products" in 2018 according to Interpet, which is a 25 percent increase from 2017. Within that figure, one-third of those purchases went to video games, which means parents generally spend around $430 per year on gaming.
Overall, video games showed a 34 percent growth in parental spending, making it the entertainment industry with the highest increase between 2017 and 2018.
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Delivering on what has to be one of the most-wanted feature additions to the Kindle, Amazon (NSDQ: AMZN) says it’s adding “real” page numbers to books downloaded on the device. Previously, the Kindle simply showed users how far along they were and also provided them with a non-intuitive number corresponding to their “location” in a text.
The new page numbers will match the page numbers in print versions of the same text, Amazon says in a blog post. The company says it has already added them to “tens of thousands” of Kindle books, including the top 100 bestsellers.
The other changes Amazon introduced today are more minor; the company is adding a way for Kindle users to share publicly the notes and highlights they add to a book, and it’s also introducing a new layout for magazines and newspapers on the device, which will now feature “a quick snapshot of the news.”
While the addition of page numbers seems like a small addition, the lack of them has been extremely inconvenient for students and others who need to cite page numbers. It’s hard to know, though, if that’s had any impact on sales.


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A study on the economic impact of Meyer Turku shipyard/its supplier network found that the network had expanded/its turnover increased between 2018-2021.
In the 3 years of the review period, the number of companies selling their products/services directly to the shipbuilder expanded by ~100 companies to 1323. Of those, 935 were Finnish, and 338 were foreign.
The turnover of Meyer Turku grew by 9% to EUR 2,1 billion in the 3-year review period.
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Commenting on the findings of the study which was made for the 3rd time, Deputy Managing Director Tapani Pulli said Meyer Turku had been able to maintain the targeted growth rate of 4%-5% and that cooperation between the yard and its network of suppliers/contractors had played a crucial role in that. The cooperation would deepen further in the future as sustainability would gain importance in the development of Meyer Turku's business.


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The maker of Eskimo Pies has officially changed the name of the nearly 100-year-old sweet treat.
Dreyer’s, the parent company of the ice cream maker, announced the product will now be called Edy’s Pies.
“We are committed to being a part of the solution on racial equality, and recognize the term is derogatory,” Marquez said in a June statement. “This move is part of a larger review to ensure our company and brands reflect our people values.”
The newly named product will hit shelves in early 2021. For now, production of the ice cream bars has paused.
The term “Eskimo” is considered offensive by some groups, in part because the word refers collectively to multiple distinct groups of native people, including the Yupik, Aleuts and Inuit peoples of the Arctic regions of northern Canada, Alaska, Greenland and Siberia.
“This name is considered derogatory ... because it was given by non-Inuit people,” the Alaska Native Language Center at the University of Alaska explains.
Nestle-owned Dreyer’s will discontinue the use of the Eskimo character on packaging.
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On 1st December 2017, the price of RaiBlocks was $0.21 and by 2nd January it had increased to $34, that’s an enormous 150-fold growth. This is an incredible appreciation in a single month. The key to success is the use of the new DAG technology that has gained the attention of many investors.
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Now the eyes of investors and enthusiasts from the crypto world are on Byteball, a currency that also uses revolutionary DAG technology instead of an obsolete blockchain. Byteball has recently been mentioned in an article on Forbes. Byteball’s worth is already increasing. The first buying wave began when the price in December was $250, these days it has reached $1140.
The Byteball team has been reinforced with new member Eli Taranto joining as PR and Marketing director. He has a strong track record in marketing, business development and investor relations.
Byteball developers will give a talk about Byteball at the World Crypto Economic Forum http://wcef.co/ on the 15th-16th January. Eli will also be there and there are a number of meetings planned in addition to the conference. The team will talk about Byteball at Altcoin Meetup in Zurich on 2nd February. The meetup is organized by the Bitcoin Association of Switzerland.
One of the most awesome features came in the release of textcoin in version 2.0 of the wallet. But just a few weeks later, in version 2.1, we got some more amazing additions. Firstly, the ability to send all public assets as textcoins, not just Bytes. Secondly, an option to create paper wallets for cold storage through textcoins. Thirdly, amounts displayed in U.S dollars for wallet balances, transaction history and fees.
So now there are even more options to distribute Bytes and you can see what the value of what you are sending and how much it costs in dollars. The original, very interesting, program for retailers remains. Dealers and service providers can apply for a refund of 10% of the invoice amount in the form of bytes to customers. Byteball could become widespread especially among e-commerce. The ICO bot now supports BTC and ETH, meaning you can pay in BTC or ETH to buy a token issued on the Byteball platform. The first ICO on Byteball is Titan Coin.
Byteball’s number of reddit members is growing slowly but steadily, there are currently just over 2,000 members. In comparison with other DAG coins its community is still very small. RaiBlocks, for example, has over 40,000 members, but two months ago, it had only several hundred.


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PTV Group specialises in the development, integration and application of solutions for the transport of people and goods around the world.
Headquartered in Germany, the organisation has operations around the world, including an office in Sydney, Australia.
Recently, Teletrac Navman announced the launch of a new project with PTV Group. Teletrac Navman, a provider of GPS tracking and fleet management solutions, will integrate with PTV Group's logistics software.
The partnership will aim to reduce the time and manpower needed to plan and execute delivery routes for fleet managers.
This integration with PTV Group logistics software aims to enhance Teletrac Navman Director's end-to-end workflow solution for carriers. The routing software can be integrated with Director in all countries it is sold.
Features of this integration include a single interface that aims to optimise the list of stops drivers need to complete. In doing this, the platform considers the vehicle's dimensions and load capacity, among other configurations could affect the route.
Moreover, dispatchers receive real-time updates, including vehicle location, speed and mileage.
“We're committed to serving the transportation industry by bringing greater efficiency to fleet management and delivering tremendous value to our customers,” says Ian Daniel, vice president and managing director, APAC, Teletrac Navman.
Daniel says that PTV Group logistics software will help Teletrac Navman customers automate route planning and monitor execution of the route plan; further connecting every step in the transportation workflow.
“We complement each other in our drive to save our customers time and money and improving safety with compliant and safe driving plans,” comments Joost Bekker, Business Development director, PTV Australia.
“The logistics industry is under pressure due to increasing costs, combined with growing customer expectations. With integrated solutions of Teletrac Navman and PTV Group, we can help them increase efficiency, reduce costs and improve customer service.
Teletrac Navman announced the new integration with PTV Group's transport and planning solution earlier this week.


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Larry Rosin of Edison Research presented new data about broadcast radio and other audio listeners in Nashville last week at the Country Music Seminar. The conclusions include recommended strategies and line up around a core set of differentiators that offer broadcasters a competitive edge in an increasingly crowded audio landscape.
Royalty payments are the single biggest cost for Internet radio and audio streaming services. The question for observers of industry data is whether Soundexchange royalty collections are a good barometer of industry health and the revenue that Internet radio delivers to artists.
The number one digital advertising topic of 2016 is shaping up to be ad-blocking. It should be noted that most music streaming services rely primarily on audio ads which avoid the viewability problem of ad-blocking altogether. So if the audio is streamed, impressions are delivered. As a result, audio ads are less likely to be victims of ad-blocking technology.
The simultaneous release of Serial's second season on Pandora and iTunes gave consumers a choice between downloading or streaming. This choice has existed on a number of platforms previously, but most podcasters seem to default to iTunes even though its technology constrains long-term success. Today we published a white paper that explores why the download model that gave podcasts their initial success now hinders their growth.
Apple announced Friday that it would be shuttering the ad-supported listening service within Apple Music. Is this a matter of Apple learning what business works best for music or a foreshadowing of what Apple Music subscribers will face if that service doesn’t meet expectations?
Direct Marketing News (DMN) provides marketers with a comprehensive view of the marketing landscape — complete with the latest news, data and success strategies from the industry. DMN recently released an eBook where they asked industry insiders to predict the most significant changes for marketing in 2016.
The Financial Times reported over the weekend that Apple Music has reached 10 million subscribers. This trails what The Verge estimates is over 25 million Spotify subscribers, but represents impressive growth just six months after launch. It is interesting to consider the different user acquisition strategies used by the leading music streaming services.
Radio broadcasters have long considered the experience of live and local to be their greatest asset in attracting and maintaining audience. That experience is too often undermined by long stopsets of advertisements that motivate listeners to choose another station or another audio channel altogether.
With a new year upon us, Radio World interviewed CEO Pat Higbie on the future of Internet radio in 2016. As the Internet radio audience continues to grow, so will the interest of national advertisers. With a large amount of consumer attention and advertising revenue at stake, Higbie predicts competition will be fierce for both.


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These days, it seems like Google has a hand in every market. However, the company is apparently losing power. At least, its founders are. Larry Page and Sergey Brin have dropped to 22nd and 23rd place on Forbes' Most Powerful People list. Last year, the pair managed to make the top ten, jointly occupying fifth place on the list.
Though they've dropped a good 17 places, the Google founders are in good company, with numerous tech figures appearing on the list of the 68 most powerful people in the world. Bottom of the list is Wikileaks Editor-in-Chief Julian Assange. Amazon CEO, Jeff Bezos, came in at 66; Tata Sons Chairman, Ratan Tata, placed at 61; Baidu CEO,
Robin Li, nabbed 46; Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg got the 40th spot, sandwiched between the Secretary-General of the UN and the Dalai Lama; Li Ka-Shing, Chairman of Hutchison Whampoa and Chueng Kong, placed at number 36; CEO of GE, Jeffrey Immelt, is at number 35; Telmex Chairman, Carlo Slim Helu, placed 21st and Apple CEO, Steve Jobs, comes in at 17.
The only tech figure to place in the top ten was Bill Gates and he did so by the skin of his teeth, placing tenth between Zhou Xiaochuan, the governor of the People's Bank of China, and Sonia Gandhi, President of the Indian National Congress. People's Republic of China President, Hu Jintao; U.S. President, Barack Obama; and King of Saudi Arabia, Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz al Saud, claimed places one, two and three.
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G2 Games have today outlined their plans for publishing and development of a range of new titles to be released in the coming year and 2007.
Names and details of the games will be disclosed in coming months and will include a number of new PC and Playstation 2 games. A revolutionary Sony PSP title and an XBOX 360 title are also in development with a scheduled launch in late 2006.
Progressing into 2007, the new catalogue is set to include mostly Sony PSP and XBOX 360 games to be launched into a well established hardware market.
"G2 Games is focusing all efforts to develop and publish titles that will be relevant to the next-generation consumer base"
, quotes Jeremy Christie for G2 Games.
"Whilst we will continue to release quality titles for the PC and Playstation 2 – we have our sights set firmly on the future. We have already invested around £4.7 million into the development of our new product range and are committed to success of each and game released on their respective platforms."


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The company name may be American Apparel, but commerce is global, especially in the fashion industry. If a business says it abides by the U.S.-EU Safe Harbor for transferring consumer data, companies have an obligation to live up to that promise. American Apparel, the popular clothing retailer, is the latest company to be the subject of FTC law enforcement for claiming it was in compliance with the framework, but failing to conduct the required annual self-certification.
Administered by the Department of Commerce, the Safe Harbor program is a voluntary international privacy framework that lets U.S. companies transfer consumer data from the European Union to the United States in compliance with EU Law. To participate, a company must self-certify every year that it complies with the seven privacy principles required to meet the EU’s adequacy standard: notice, choice, onward transfer, security, data integrity, access, and enforcement. Many companies highlight their compliance by mentioning it on their websites.
Like a dozen similar cases announced in January and another one in February, the settlement with American Apparel requires the company to tell the truth about its participation in any privacy or data security program sponsored by the government or any other self-regulatory or standard-setting group.
Getting an uneasy feeling about whether your certification is up to date? It's easy to check. Mark your calendar to make sure your company follows through with the required annual self-certification – and do your clients a favor by reminding them, too.
File a comment about the proposed settlement by June 9, 2014. Bookmark the FTC's U.S.-EU Safe Harbor Framework page for more resources.