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Luxury car manufacturer Jaguar unveiled its C-X17 Sports Crossover Concept to the region at the Dubai International Motor Show 2013 alongside three other regional reveals.
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The BMW 760Li V12 M Bi-Turbo, conceptualized and produced exclusivity for the Middle East market, made its regional at the ongoing Dubai International Motor Show, taking place from November 5 to 9 at the Dubai World Trade Centre.
Audi has delivered 7,719 units to customers in the Middle East during the first three quarters of the year, as against 6,629 delivered in the same period of 2012, marking an increase of 16.4 per cent.
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Ford Motor plans to launch 17 new or refreshed Ford and Lincoln vehicles in the next 24 months to accelerate growth in the Middle East and Africa.
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Infiniti Q50, a premium compact sedan, is set to make its Middle East debut at the ongoing Dubai International Motor Show.
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Dubai-based Al-Futtaim Motors – Lexus has lined up its full range of high performance, hybrid vehicles at a dedicated section of its stand at the ongoing Dubai International Motor Show.
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Chevrolet introduced the 2015 Tahoe full-size SUV, an all-new version of the brand’s best-selling model in the Middle East, at the ongoing Dubai International Motor Show.
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The world’s first social mobile application for buying and selling cars has been unveiled at the ongoing Dubai International Motor Show, running until November 9 at the World Trade Center.
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Luxury car manufacturer Jaguar will showcase four of its newest models for the first time in the region at the Dubai International Motor Show 2013 opening today (November 5).
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Al-Futtaim Motors, exclusive distributors of Toyota in the UAE, launched the all-new Toyota Corolla on the opening day of this year’s Dubai International Motor Show and also unveiled the FT-86 Open Concept car.
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There’s no point being an Internet of Things denier, it’s too late for that. It’s not too late, however, to start accepting that security could be a lot better. Which is where the launch of the Internet of Things Security Foundation comes in.
There’s no ignoring the Internet of Things (IoT), you only have to look at the numbers to understand why: Intel reckons 200 billion objects (or 26 smart objects for every human being on Earth) will be part of the IoT by 2020, and Siemens reports that this will equate economically to earnings of up to US $8.9 trillion by the same year. It should come as no surprise, then, that everyone is talking about the IoT; including IT Security Thing Managing Director, Ian Robson, with his ‘Internet of Good Things’ organisation that is creating a community of like-minded IoT thinkers and do’ers.
While I wouldn’t go as far as flipping Ian’s naming protocol a complete 360 and referring to it as an ‘Internet of Evil Things’ there are certainly things to worry about as well as celebrate. Not least the fact that many IoT devices have already proven themselves to be vulnerable to attack by those who would exploit them: from hacking into baby monitors through to hijacking smart toilets and router backdoors to name but a few.
The IoTSF will “promote knowledge and clear best practice in excellent, appropriate security…”
You also have to take into account that the vast majority of the ‘things’ in the IoT won’t be devices as such, but rather sensors that feed data back to help manage whatever system it is they are managing. There are already plenty of conversations happening surrounding the use of such sensors in the smart city technology roadmap for example. The point being, IoT represents an emerging and very real threat vector and understanding the issues is paramount in being able to address security from the ground up as this burgeoning industry moves forward.
Discussion and collaboration are the first steps towards creating some kind of collectively developed standard framework within which IoT security, be that at the device level or from the perspective of information exchange, can be better implemented. Which is why I welcome the launch this week of the Internet of Things Security Foundation (IoTSF) that has a clearly stated mission to make the Internet of Things secure whilst aiding its adoption and maximising its benefits.
In order to facilitate this, the IoTSF will “promote knowledge and clear best practice in excellent, appropriate security to those who specify, make and use IoT products and systems.” All of which sounds very good on paper, but in practise will depend upon who is involved and how they can work with each other.
That it is non-profit, vendor-neutral, international in scope and has an interesting executive steering board helps to reassure that it, at least, stands a chance of making a difference. I was particularly pleased to see Professor Ben Azvine (global head of security research and innovation at BT), Ken Munro (from Pen Test Partners) and Kenny Paterson (Professor of Information Security at Royal Holloway, University of London) on board. The involvement of these people suggests that this will be more than just a talking shop, it will also be a doing shop. All it needs to do now is build on the 30 or so organisations, from global brands to academic institutions including BT, Intel and Vodafone, that have signed up already.
IoTSF spokesperson, John Moor, said of the launch that the “opportunity for IoT is staggering. There are a great many possibilities for businesses in all sectors including manufacturing, transport, health, home, consumer and public services. However, there are ever-real security challenges that accompany those opportunities. It is vital to the adoption of existing and new systems that security is addressed from the start, that it is fit for purpose and it can be managed over the lifecycle of the system. Our intention is simple – drive excellence in IoT security. By creating a dedicated focus on security, IoTSF aims to be the home for providers, adopters and beneficiaries of IoT products and services.”
French Caldwell, formerly a fellow at Gartner specialising in emerging risks, and currently chief evangelist of Governance, risk management, and compliance at MetricStream, says “it’s often the case that laws and regulations come after major failures, so it’s a welcome change to have these leading companies coming together proactively. After all, the security challenges are mammoth.
It is vital to the adoption of existing and new systems that security is addressed from the start
It’s not just the volume of data, but the rate of creation of data, and the number of end points that create greater security challenges.
“Information is being collected from your social and online activity, data from your smartphone on your health, data from your car, your shopping history from your credit cards, and data from your smart TV to create an extraordinarily complete digital profile. The predictive nature of these profiles could be used to discriminate or even to target individuals. Consumers will also be jailbreaking these devices for one reason or another. This could create security problems, but also creates safety issues.
“Perhaps someone wants their self-driving car to go faster than the speed limit – they may jailbreak it, and modify the programming to enable it to go well over the speed limit. Additionally, the industry needs to think about compatibility. Some IoT services may require integration of devices that may be operated by different vendors, with different operating systems, and written in different programming languages. ‘Glitches’ will abound.
“Also, what about when one vendor pushes out an update or patch, and that creates an incompatibility with other devices in the network. There’s a large potential for inadvertent failures – not so bad for your smart TV, but pretty awful for a failure of your smart fridge when you’re out of town, and perhaps deadly for the medical devices that are monitoring and assisting your elderly parent.”
The greatest risk with the IoT is that a lack of decent security measures in the initial phase of the technology will result in the networked future being built upon a poor foundation
Oliver Eckel, CEO of international security and pen testing company, Cognosec, which recently identified a critical vulnerability impacting one of the protocols underpinning certain IoT devices, warns that “in getting carried away by the opportunity the technology brings, we are charging ahead without considering the risks, and without securing the technology.
“Many IoT devices manufactured today use outdated standards or do not follow best practice recommendations, only mandatory requirements. As a result, each device added to a home increases the vulnerability of the network.
“As we connect everything to the internet, not just cars and fridges, but at some point even milk cartons and beer cans, the embedded processors get smaller and smaller, and work on minimal power consumption. As a result, securing and regulating the next generation of IoT devices will prove even more difficult.
“The greatest risk with the IoT is that a lack of decent security measures in the initial phase of the technology will result in the networked future being built upon a poor foundation. As the technology becomes more widely distributed, the vulnerabilities are sure to be exploited – a big enough issue for home networks, but considerably worse if “smart city” networks are broken. It is integral that the industry remembers the lessons of the past, and secures the IoT before it’s too late.”

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Warmer US/Russian relations to lift ban?
“In the course of the conversation, both sides demonstrated a desire for active joint efforts to stabilize and develop Russia-American relations on a constructive, equitable and mutually beneficial basis,” the Kremlin said. “The importance was underlined of restoring mutually beneficial trade and economic ties between business on both sides.”
Russian contacts were reluctant to comment on the political situation, saying they they would only like to comment on products, not politics.
However, the big question is, would Russian and American fruit traders be able to pick up where they left off before the 2014 trade embargo? Russia has been building new trade ties with countries outside of the EU and US who are able to trade freely in the meantime.
"The sanctions were such an issue that we needed to move forward as an organisation and we now only focus on local products, so this ban is no longersuch an issue for us. The products that we are not able to produce ourselves are being imported from countries like Israel and Iran, who are not part of the embargo." shared a trader.
The push to become self-sufficient has brought a lot of new investments in the agriculture segment, especially for greenhouse production. It was announced last year that RusAgro, was planning on building four greenhouses, each one the size of 100 football fields, and has already given the go ahead for construction of the first two in Siberia and the Far East.
There has also been a lot of focus on increasing domestic apple production, one of the hardest hit fruits from the ban. Although it is possible that Russia could become self-sufficient growing their own apples, this is only something that could happen over the course of several years until the apple orchards grow to maturity.
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The forthcoming Apple Watch Series 7 is expected to have a little bigger display than its predecessor.
This is according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, who disclosed some of the new Watch’s specifications in the most recent issue of his Power On newsletter.
The Apple Watch Series 7 will feature a flatter display and edges, as well as a speedier CPU, according to Gurman. Both versions will feature bigger screens as well.
The Apple Watch Series 7 will be available in two sizes: 41mm and 45mm. The Apple Watch Series 6 features a slightly smaller display, measuring 40mm and 44mm respectively. While this may appear to be a minor adjustment, it will have a significant impact – Gurman claims that Apple will release several new watch faces with the Series 7 to make use of the larger display, including an upgraded Infograph Modular face.
Most of the prior speculations regarding the forthcoming Watch have been confirmed by Gurman’s report. Back in May, leaker Jon Prosser published images of what the new, flatter Watch Series 7 may look like, as well as a prediction that Apple will release it in a new green color.
In terms of additional improvements, the Apple Watch Series 7 is expected to include a little larger battery as well as ultra-wideband capabilities (as seen in Apple AirTags).
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It's an astonishing success story that's fueled in part by the surge in e-commerce activity as well as the sting some online merchants felt earlier this year when Amazon, the titan of the e-tailing world, prioritized essential items for shipment in the earliest phases of the pandemic, thus freezing out the smaller players that make up the foundation of ShipBob's business. Investors are taking notice: ShipBob raised $68 million in funding from a division of SoftBank in September—and that's on top of $62.5 million raised earlier from a half-dozen funders, including Hyde Park Venture Partners.
Saxena and Gulati's tale involves the sort of "aha!" insight that's the stuff of classic business magazine copy—in this case, a realization that they could meet online merchants' unmet needs by storing inventory for them and packaging and shipping it at lower rates than those merchants could get at the post office. In short, they aimed to create a ready-made way for entrepreneurs to compete with Amazon's one- or two-day shipping. Saxena acted on that hunch by hanging out outside a Lincoln Park post office branch and pitching his idea to folks waiting in line. He found takers, and a business was born.
Intentionally or not, ShipBob's origin story has roots in the very thing that made Chicago a major metropolis to begin with: its central geographic location. This accidental blessing once made Chicago a convenient stop for fur traders when rivers were the primary mode of transportation—long before anyone thought to use words like "logistics" or "supply-chain management" to describe what they were doing. That centrality later made Chicago the right city to become the spine of the intercontinental rail system and, later still, the home of the world's busiest airport.
So, Chicago has long been good at the business of moving stuff around. ShipBob's story also underscores the importance of immigration to Chicago's economic well-being. Both Saxena and Gulati are of Indian heritage. Another key aspect of their success: Both are products of Big Ten schools—Gulati is a graduate of the University of Illinois, Saxena of Purdue—the kind of state-funded institutions of higher education that have provided opportunity to generations of strivers and made the Midwest a key player in the knowledge economy.
There are headwinds blowing in ShipBob's direction, however, though this company has proved to be better insulated than most against the ravages of the COVID recession. The e-commerce boom benefits companies in the shipping business, no doubt. ShipBob is also a relative exception in another way, in that it has drawn significant venture-capital funding from the coasts and beyond—something other local startups can boast, as well, but not as many as Chicago-area tech boosters would like.
All that said, the torrid growth that propelled ShipBob and 49 other companies onto this year's Fast 50 list will be a challenge to maintain under current conditions. Note that the latest Fast 50 list measures revenue growth through 2019. For many, 2020 will be another story entirely—and the economic outlook for 2021 is murky at best. Add to that the financial pressures facing the city of Chicago and the state of Illinois, and it's possible we may have to brace ourselves for much different five-year growth numbers when Crain's publishes the Fast 50 2021.
So much depends on coming up with a comprehensive, national plan to beat back the threat of COVID-19 and get people back to work safely. A similarly herculean challenge faces Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot as they wrestle with our calamitous public finances. Still, the list published in this week's issue provides 50 reasons to be optimistic that Chicagoans, given the chance, are inventive, collaborative and hardworking enough to overcome any obstacle—if only our elected leaders would muster the political resolve to create better conditions for business to do what it does best.


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New Look’s decision to withdraw from China is indicative of the struggles many UK brands face when trying to crack the lucrative but notoriously difficult market, industry experts have observed.
New Look has been gradually reducing its Chinese store portfolio and intends to close the remaining 120 stores by the end of December. It will also close its head office in Shanghai. Around 730 employees in China will be made redundant as a result of the decision, and “a small number” of UK roles will also be affected.
Alistair McGeorge, executive chairman at New Look, said the decision was taken after reviewing the trading performance of the Chinese business and the “substantial investment” required to run it.
Among the biggest challenges UK retailers face in China are a lack of local knowledge, increased competition from Chinese brands and the sheer size of investment required to make it work, industry experts have said.
“You really have to understand the market [in China] a great deal before you enter it, and understand whether your product is going to work well or not,” Maureen Hinton, group research director at GlobalData, told Drapers. “If it’s slightly different from what you’re selling in the UK, then it’s like you have two different ranges going on. You’re not going to get the volume benefits.”
One brand owner agreed that there are many obstacles in the Chinese market for western brands: “China produces about 40% of the world’s goods, so trying to manufacture outside the country and then sell back in is a challenge. The cultural differences are significant, and many Chinese brands are imitating European brands and doing well – there’s a lot of choice in the market.”
Angela Farrugia, group managing director of Global Brand Management Group, concurred that the rise of “made in China” brands is posing serious competition: “It’s no longer uncool to be made in China. The customer base [there] is more educated and more demanding these days – there’s a lot of time spent on forums to get information about the cheapest products, and home-grown brands are offering things that imports cannot give them.”
New Look’s decision to go it alone in China, rather than teaming up with a franchise or joint venture partner, required substantial investment, the managing director for Asia at one UK retailer observed: “There were a lot of costs up front. They didn’t have a local partner, so the investment was their own, and when you’ve got strong competition from local brands and big global guys you need a lot of fire power,” he said.
However, he added the withdrawal “right and brave”, and would allow New Look to focus on turning the core UK business around.
Hinton agreed: “It was a substantial market for them, but it’s a distraction, costly and not doing as well as they could have hoped for. It is best to retrench and focus on their home market, and get the UK business in a position where its successful again.”


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UPDATE: Balenciaga and MR PORTER have unveiled the full collaborative collection. Browse the images above, then read our original story below.
MR PORTER has been releasing some of the best collaborative products as of late. Just a couple of months ago, they dropped a suiting-focused capsule collection with Noah. Now, they're teaming up with Balenciaga creative director Demna Gvasalia on something unprecedented—a dual collaboration with MR PORTER and NET-A-PORTER.
“The exclusive collection for NET-A-PORTER and MR PORTER creates a complete wardrobe of Balenciaga styles known from previous seasons,” says Gvasalia in a statement. “We have redesigned this selection of styles for women and men in new and special fabrics and dedicated colors.”
It was a good 2017 for Gvasalia and Balenciaga, one that saw their collective hold of the Internet fashion zeitgeist reinforced on the streets of global fashion weeks and at the retail level—holding several exclusive retail pop-ups with shops like the recently shuttered colette and the still-great Dover Street Market.
Balenciaga and Demna Gvasalia also garnered two editor's picks from 2017's Highsnobiety Crowns awards: Most Relevant Brand and Most Influential Person. On top of that, a recent study showed that Balenciaga is the hottest brand in the world.
Preceding the collection's official launch date of January 22 on MR PORTER and NET-A-PORTER, the accompanying campaign was shot in the London headquarters of the storied e-commerce platform. Lensman Johnny Dufort features staff members across both businesses showcasing the wares in a more corporate setting, aligning with last year's big trend of redefined office dress codes.
The collaboration includes some of Balenciaga's best-known staples like oversized hoodies, denim jackets, and sneakers—namely the knit Speed Trainer and immensely popular chunky-soled Triple S sneaker.
You can preview five of the most-hyped men's items here:
As well as five of the highly-anticipated items from NET-A-PORTER's women's collection:
The Balenciaga x MR PORTER and Balenciaga x NET-A-PORTER collaborations drop on January 22.
Now read why we picked Demna Gvasalia as the Most Influential Person of 2017, along with our other 2017 Highsnobiety Crowns winners.


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Luxury real estate developer Damac Properties has launched an exclusive four-tower project Viridis at its green lifestyle community Akoya Oxygen in Dubai, UAE.
The property is home to the Trump World Golf Club, Dubai, designed by Tiger Woods and the high-end retail and entertainment district, Vista Lux, which includes Dubai’s first Rainforest.
Two of the towers will comprise 370 hotel apartments which will be managed to five-star standards by Damac Properties’ hospitality brand, NAIA, said Damac in a statement released ahead of the Cityscape expo.
Each unit will be fully serviced, including a fitted kitchen and can be placed in the company’s rental pool programme. The other two towers will include 356 private, residential units which will look out over the golf course and the full project, it stated.
All of the units have access to a high-tech gymnasium, tranquil swimming pool & lounge area, as well as retail and restaurants on the ground floors.
Damac said the four, 13-storey towers are the first high-rise units to go on sale in the 55 million sq ft master development. Prices start from Dh440,000 ($119,762), with construction set to be completed by the middle of 2019, it added.
“With the summer coming to an end we are expecting the next few months to be a very busy time across the city,” said Niall McLoughlin, senior vice president, Damac Properties.
“Akoya Oxygen has surpassed expectations in terms of sales, and we expect the first apartment units to be made available in the project to be very attractive to investors visiting Dubai over the coming weeks,” he noted.
Akoya Oxygen is a 55 million-sq-ft development in Dubailand, offering a green and lush community to escape the city. The whole ethos of the project is based around a green concept that will be integral to this new community.
“Dubai’s tourism numbers continue to grow as more infrastructure and entertainment is added,” stated McLoughlin.
“This also reiterates our strong belief that hotel apartments are an attractive investment vehicle for those looking to capitalize on strong rental returns generated by the impressive influx of visitors to Dubai,” he added.
According to Damac, the open spaces, amenities, gardens and water features set within the project are a key focus point and will take up approximately 50 per cent of the land.
Located off the Umm Suqeim Road extension and around 15 minutes from Akoya by Damac, Akoya Oxygen will have an up market resort feel.
The development will include contemporary residential properties of various sizes surrounding an 18-hole championship golf course, along with an organic produce market, luxury wellness centre, outdoor yoga enclave and retail outlets featuring well-known brands.
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Genies, a non-fungible token (NFT) platform, raised $150 million in its recent funding round led by private equity firm Silver Lake to further its Web 3 ambitions. The New York Times DealBook first reported the news.
The U.S.-based company’s latest funding round values it at $1 billion, the company said Tuesday. This investment will help support it as it provides tools to create and sell characters online.
« Sometimes it’s a small company like this, and other times it’s huge, large companies that need to be transformed, » Egon Durban, the co-chief executive of Silver Lake, told DealBook.
In May last year, Genies raised a $65 million round led by Mary Meeker’s Bond Capital with participation from Dapper Labs, Polychain, Coinbase Ventures, Hashkey and others.
In December, the company partnered with the Universal Music Group, enabling Universal’s musicians to create digital versions of themselves.
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Researchers in Australia are working to find a treatment for the congenital deformity microtia by using a 3D bioprinter and specialized bio-ink.
Italian vehicle manufacturer Fiat has unveiled an electric concept car called the Centoventi. Completely modular, the vehicle can be customized with 3D printable parts that could be fabricated at home.
Elderly residents living in Swedish care homes can expect 3D printed delicacies to appear on their menus to help stimulate their appetite for puréed food.
Google has launched the Coral Dev Board, which uses the best of Google’s machine learning tools to make AI more accessible. The new board boasts a removable system-on-module (SOM) featuring the Edge TPU and looks a lot like a Raspberry Pi. They announced it ahead of the TensorFlow Dev Summit.
Scientists from Wake Forest School of Medicine, North Carolina, created what's believed to be the first mobile skin bioprinting system which can print directly onto a wound.
GE Additive is accepting applications from primary and secondary schools for the 2019/2020 cycle of its Additive Education Program (AEP). Interested parties have until April 1st, 2019, to apply.
Fillamentum, a Czech manufacturer of 3D printing filaments, has released a printable polyvinylchloride filament called Vinyl 303 in cooperation with NAKAN.
Jimmy Toton, an RMIT University PhD candidate, made a 3D printed grade of steel which is capable of producing tools that cut titanium. He now received the "2019 Young Defence Innovator Award".
UK based bioprinting company Remedy Health is working with FabRx, the pharma-tech experts, to develop personalized 3D printed medicine thanks to grant funding from Innovate UK.
Markforged, the 3D printer company, just launched its "Markforged Additive Manufacturing University". The program aims to help businesses accelerate and facilitate the adoption of 3D printing.
E3D, the 3D printer parts company, has announced the release of its long-awaited SuperVolcano HotEnd add-on which boasts up to 11x the volumetric throughput of the company's V6 HotEnd.
At the 91st Academy Awards, the award for Costume Design went to Ruth Carter for her work on the film Black Panther. Carter thanked 3D designer Julia Koerner for her work on the mantel and crown printed by Materialise.
"The Great Duck Project" is an attempt by Remarkable STEAM, Inc. to set a record for the world's largest 3D printed duck at the 8th annual Maker Faire Westport, Connecticut.
Mark Beecroft, a senior lecturer at the Manchester Metropolitan University School of Art, is exploring the use of 3D printing in industrial knitting in a process he calls 'digital interlooping'.
The architectural studio "ecoLogicStudio" and its research partners developed the world's first 3D printed bio-reactor. It is currently on display at the Centre Pompidou in Paris as part of “Le Fabrique du Vivant” exhibition.
Raspberry Pi has opened its first ever shop in Cambridge, England. It’s an experimental space which the company hopes will attract customers who are interested in the computer as well as those new to the technology.
Airbus Beijing Engineering Centre and Farsoon Technologies announced an R&D agreement to develop an additive manufacturing polymer material for civil aviation use.


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Last week, I compiled a long list of tech geniuses and celebrities we lost in 2018 and despite few of them being too young, most of these people were old and have achieved a lot in their lifetime. But then another tragedy struck the tech world just yesterday when it was announced that Colin Kroll who co-founded Vine and was the current HQ Trivia CEO had passed away at the age of 35.
While his cause of death is apparently a drug overdose over the weekend, a report from from TMZ has it that Kroll’s body was discovered when police showed up for a wellness check at his New York City apartment after his girlfriend was said to have been unable to reach him for a long period of time.
Upon entering the apartment early Sunday morning, police saw Kroll’s body along with various drug related items in the area.
While there isn’t yet an official comment on the cause of his death, the fact that there were numerous drug items made it quite obvious what might have been the cause of his death prematurely.
With co-founding Vine which is a short video sharing application and then amassing the role of a CEO at HQ Trivia, one can say that Kroll was an intelligent person who despite not being famous himself, he had helped created companies that have grown audiences and lover globally.
HQ Trivia which is an online game company that gives out cash awards to winners of it’s online game became a sensation nationwide earlier this yer 2018 while maintaining user was quiwhich ngagement.
Vine on the other hand the other hand which was popular some times ago forced users to overtly become creative with 6 seconds videos which was part of what made the platform.
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After a year of suffering from cabin fever, people are ready to settle into another type of cabin; the stateroom. Gay cruise excursions are selling out around the world and one in particular, the popular VACAYA line, has been booking trips faster than an early dinner seating.
Last year was not good for the entertainment business; everyone knows that. Movie theaters were shuttered, amusement parks experienced historical lock-outs, and travel was left to app delivery service drivers. Even drag queens produced shows via social media in order to get their coins.
But 2021 is changing all of that. With vaccines being administered and pandemic guidelines being lifted, the world is once again open for business with fewer restrictions. Since June is Pride month, the timing is nearly perfect.
LGBTQ+ cruises are finding their anchors raised and lowered internationally. North American ports are still under the thumb of the Center for Disease Control (CDC) and cruise ships aren't allowed to freely extend their gangways on U.S. soil. Yet.
That doesn't seem to matter to LGBTQ+ cruise lovers; they have been flocking to VACAYA to get their charter on.
Randle Roper, CEO & Co-Founder of VACAYA is confident with his company. He says that there are many challenges these days when it comes to running the first and only company built for serving the LGBT+ resort and cruise community. That success comes from putting his guests first; above anything else.
This credo is presumably what has driven most of VACAYA's 2021 schedule to sell-out. Four have already done so, and two are limited.
"Our Antarctica Cruise --- which is the first full-ship charter cruise in LGBT+ travel history --- sold out in a record 10 days, which is a remarkable feat considering Antarctica is the most expensive cruise destination on earth, with prices starting around $25,000 a room," says Roper. "That was followed shortly by our Seychelles Cruise --- also a first in LGBT+ travel --- selling out in eight days." He adds that the Greek Isles cruise only took five days to book completely.
Riding on the heels of those record-breaking sales, Roper is confident that both the Caribbean Cruise (at 90%) and the Costa Rica Resort trip (80%) are sure to follow suit. "That will make 2022 completely sold out from start to finish."
Roper restates that people are ready to break free into the post-pandemic world; they are ready to go anywhere. A recent announcement about the company's fall 2021 Mexico resort trip was received overwhelmingly even after a change of venue, "We were upgraded to the brand new 4-Diamond Hyatt Ziva Riviera Cancun --- which doesn’t even open until September --- for our event."
It's not that cruise ships haven't already been navigating their true courses. Some outside North America have been operational since last June.
"The bigger question is 'when will they return to sailing from U.S. ports?'” Asks Roper. He says politics is to blame, but that could be resolved very soon. "There’s simply no way the Governor of Florida is going to allow a multi-billion dollar industry to slip away. So eventually the competing factors of Republican politics and CDC guidelines will end and I’m confident the CDC guidelines/oversight will win out. Otherwise, Governor DeSantis can probably start looking for another job. The citizens of Florida will turn against him quickly if his non-sensical approach causes the loss of all those jobs and tax revenues. Our Caribbean Cruise ship, Celebrity Millennium, returns to the water on June 5 with sailings out of St. Maarten. She’s expected to transition back to sailing from South Florida once the politics of the moment have played out."
Even after the politics, there are some people still unsure about socializing in confined spaces, especially in the middle of the ocean. Roper says there is only one thing that will appease that fear while keeping everyone safe.
"Get vaccinated. It’s that simple," he asserts. "We have a much deeper understanding of the science now. There’s one way and one way only to avoid potential hospitalization and/or death and that’s to get vaccinated. The effectiveness rate on that front --- in eliminating hospitalization/death --- is almost 100%. Those are some pretty great odds. And if you ever want to get back on ships, you can count on being vaccinated being a requirement to sail."
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The Archer Daniels Midland Company said yesterday that it would buy the cocoa business of W. R. Grace & Company for about $430 million in cash and debt, expanding its reach beyond grains and soybeans.
The acquisition, one of the biggest ever by Archer Daniels, gives it the world's largest processor of cocoa beans.
Grace received more than had been expected for Grace Cocoa, said David Nelson, an analyst with the NatWest Securities Corporation
Grace Cocoa, based in Stamford, Conn., sells more than $700 million in industrial cocoa and chocolate products around the world. The operation processes about 10 percent of the world's cocoa beans and also makes cocoa liqueur, butter, powder and chocolate.
Grace, which has been selling assets, has treated the cocoa business as a discontinued operation since 1993, and wrote down the value of the unit's assets at that time.Continue reading the main story
In October, Grace said it intended to sell the cocoa operation and three other businesses, so that it could focus on specialty chemicals and packaging.
Grace had been in the cocoa business since 1964. In 1992, it sold 21 percent of the cocoa unit for $300 million to private investors.
Archer Daniels, based in Decatur, Ill., is one of the world's largest food processing companies. In October, the company pleaded guilty to participating in a global price-fixing scheme for lysine and citric acid and agreed to pay a $100 million fine.
The addition of Grace Cocoa will complement the product line of Archer Daniels, Dwayne O. Andreas, the company's chairman, said in a statement. ''We understand the procurement and processing business and have many customers in common,'' he said.
Shares of Grace rose $1.375 yesterday, to $50, on the New York Stock Exchange. Archer Daniels shares gained 62.5 cents, to $22.875.
The sale of Grace Cocoa is expected to be completed in the first quarter of 1997, Grace said.Continue reading the main story


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One of the selling points of the iPad Pro is the Smart Keyboard accessory that is sold separately. So far it only acts as a keyboard but according to a report from The Information (paywall), it seems that Apple has plans on upgrading it where a new model with a built-in trackpad could be launched later this year.
Just when we thought that Android tablets are obsolete, Huawei has come up with an impressive iPad Pro competitor.Of course, just because it’s an Android counterpart to Apple’s iPad Pro, some consider it as a clone to it – but that’s competition.In this case, Huawei seems to be offering something unique here.The key highlights include wireless charging, screen mirroring of a paired smartphone, and 5G connectivity.Not just limited to wireless […]
Apple’s iPads have never really been known for their photography. While they do come with cameras, admittedly there is a good chance that most of us would probably prefer to use our iPhones rather than our iPads to snap a photo. However, this doesn’t mean that Apple will ignore this part of the tablet.
Apple’s iPad has long dominated the tablet scene, but it seems that recently over in China, there has been a surge in demand for them. This is according to a report from DigiTimes who claims that there is an increase in demand for tablets over in the region due to the coronavirus outbreak.
One of the new features that Apple introduced to the iPad with iPadOS 13 is a new way of multitasking. Now it looks like Apple could be thinking about taking that feature and bringing it to the iPhone in iOS 14, or at least that’s what seems to be suggested according to a recent video.
At the moment, Apple’s iPad Pros are offered in either an 11-inch version or a 12.9-inch version. Many have praised the larger displays as it is better for viewing media as well as drawing, but now a report suggests that either Apple could be planning on downsizing the larger iPad, or introducing a slightly smaller variant.
If you’re thinking about getting yourself an iPad Pro, you might want to consider holding off for now. This is because according to a report from DigiTimes, it seems that the publication is claiming that Apple could be planning on introducing an iPad Pro refresh this coming March. This lines up with a recent rumor that claims Apple could host an event in March for its new iPhone SE 2.
These days, it’s not uncommon to see that when developers create apps for the iPhone, they also create one for the iPad, unless there is a very specific reason why the app might not necessarily be suited for the tablet. However, for years, many have been scratching their heads as to why Instagram is still not available for the iPad, at least natively.
According to the rumors, it is believed that Apple will most likely be hopping on the 5G bandwagon this year with its new lineup of iPhones. However, if a new report from DigiTimes is to be believed, it seems that the iPhones will not be the company’s only 5G product this year, as apparently Apple could also be planning the launch of 5G iPad Pros.
Back in 2018, Microsoft announced that they would be dipping their toes into the game streaming market with an upcoming service known as Project xCloud. This is where users can stream Xbox games onto pretty much any device. The service was later launched in preview where gamers on Android could participate in it.
AirDrop is Apple’s proprietary way of transferring files from one device to another, and here’s how you can use it.
One of the selling points of the iPad Pro is the Smart Keyboard accessory that is sold as an optional purchase. It is a pretty popular choice due to the fact that it works seamlessly with the tablet, although there have been many reviews that basically say that there is still a lot to be desired in terms of the overall feel.
One of the things that many gamers try to achieve when building their own PC is achieving a frames per second (FPS) of at least 60 FPS when playing at the highest settings possible. This is because 60 FPS offers a much smoother gameplay compared to 30 FPS, which is still very much playable, but not quite as smooth.
It is widely believed that this year could see Apple introduce 5G to the iPhone, but it might not necessarily be the 5G support we might be hoping for. According to the latest rumors, it seems that Apple could be adopting mmWave 5G technology for its 2020 iPhones and possibly the iPad Pros as well.


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Anheuser-Busch has pulled a marketing slogan from the rotation for bottles of Bud Light after getting blowback on social media over the campaign.
The New York Times reports that some Bud Light labels carry the message: “The perfect beer for removing ‘no’ from your vocabulary for the night.” The message was met with protests, especially from women — a demographic that the company has been pursuing.
The message was reportedly one of 140 “scroll messages” that have been included in the brand’s 2-year-old “Up for Whatever” campaign.
“Protests quickly erupted in social media, criticizing what was perceived as perhaps not the best marketing language in the midst of public outcry over date rape on college campuses,” The Times reports.
One user wrote on Bud Light’s Facebook page: “As a woman, as a mother of a girl and a boy, I find this message very disturbing and dangerous. I have been a Bud Light drinker for quite a while, but until this campaign ends, you do not have my dollars.”
In a statement, Alexander Lambrecht, vice president for the Bud Light brand at Anheuser-Busch, said: “It’s clear that this message missed the mark, and we regret it. We would never condone disrespectful or irresponsible behavior.”
A spokesman for the company said that, effective immediately, the message would not be included on any labels.


text: ŠKODA Kuwait, under the partnership of Behbehani Motors Company, is pleased to announce the sale of its first vehicle in Kuwait. This marks the first milestone with its newest brand partner as it comes less than a month after Behbehani Motors Company was announced as ŠKODA’s authorized dealer in Kuwait. Mohammed FawzyAbdelhalimtook the keys of a Kamiqhanded over in person by Mr.Abdulmohsin Behbehani, Director at Behbehani Motors Company, at the Shuwaikh Industrial Area showroom on 24/5/2021. Commenting on this milestone, Mr. AbdhulmohsinBehbehani, said: “This is the first of many ŠKODA vehicles to hit the road in the coming years under the Behbehani Motors Company Era. I am excited to play a part in the launch of this journey. Behbehani Motors Company and ŠKODA both believe in providing an unmatched customer experience that caters to a broad and diverse customer base in Kuwait. We look forward to having a seamless customer experience.” Besides the Kamiq, the ŠKODAmodel range in Kuwait includes theKaroq, Kodiaq, Fabia, Scala, Octavia and Superb. Each of these vehicles is equipped with inventive technologies to preserve the philosophies of Simply Clever that provide a unique experience for all family members. In the past fortnight, many customers have made bookings with Behbehani Motors Company and this number is set to grow further in the coming months. To find out more about ŠKODA in Kuwait, visit the showroom, or call 1870870.


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June 7, 2013 - The Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, and the Honourable Gerry Ritz, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food and Minister for the Canadian Wheat Board, today issued the following statement on U.S. Country of Origin Labelling (COOL):
“Despite consistent rulings by the World Trade Organization, the U.S. government continues its unfair trade practices, which are severely damaging to Canadian industry and jobs.
“Our government is extremely disappointed that the United States continues to uphold this protectionist policy, which the WTO has ruled to be unfair, and we call on the United States to abide by the WTO ruling.
“We are preparing to launch the next phase of the WTO dispute settlement process on the new U.S. rule, which we had hoped to avoid by the United States living up to its trade obligations.
“The Canadian government, with the full support and active engagement of Canadian industry, has fought against this unfair treatment, which is also hurting U.S. industry and consumers.
“When the United States failed to comply by the May 23 deadline, we said we would pursue all options available. Today, we are also releasing a list of U.S. commodities for possible retaliation, to be published as soon as possible in the Canada Gazette, as a way to formally launch the consultation process.
“Our government will continue to consult with stakeholders as we pursue a fair resolution of this issue through the WTO over the next 18 to 24 months. To respect Canada’s WTO obligations, our government will not act on these retaliatory measures until the WTO authorizes us to do so.”
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Office of the Honourable Ed Fast
Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway
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The following list itemizes the products imported from the United States that may be targeted in response to the failure by the United States to comply with the WTO ruling on certain Country of Origin Labelling (COOL) requirements. The list will be published in theCanada Gazette for the purposes of consulting with interested Canadians. Numbers indicate the tariff heading, sub-heading or item under the World Customs Organization’s Harmonized Commodity Description and Coding System.


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Perhaps you've heard about the thousands of cicadas that are preparing to take over the East Coast with a "frenzy of sex and death." Perhaps you're not really sure how intense the Insect Spring will become. We're here to help. The extremely noisy bugs are coming for what some have called the Super Bowl of cicada mating season, and they are due to arrive, up and out of your trees and with the sexual sounds of a power saw, sometime very soon. ...
The world’s top smartphone vendor has decided it would rather tug on our heart-strings than tickle our funny bones for its first Galaxy S4 ads. Samsung (005930), whose ads have often generated laughs at the expense of rival Apple (AAPL), released three new television spots on Wednesday that focus solely on three key new Galaxy S4 features: the S Translator that provides instant voice-enabled translations into different languages, the Sound Shot camera feature that lets users embed audio files into their pictures and the Group Play feature that lets users quickly sync up audio playing on all their devices to create a more amplified sound from multiple smartphone speakers. All of these features were important parts of Samsung’s tap-dancing Broadway unveiling of the
NEW YORK (AP) — The parent company of T-Mobile USA is considering raising its offer for MetroPCS Communications Inc., which some shareholders have called too low, according to a published report.
The Galaxy S4 will launch with two different models when it is released at the end of the month. The United States and Europe will receive the smartphone with a quad-core Snapdragon 600 processor, while the global model will be equipped with an eight-core Exynos 5 Octa CPU. SamMobile recently ran some benchmarks on the unreleased handset and found that Samsung’s (005390) Exynos processor outperformed Qualcomm’s (QCOM) Snapdragon 600 but a substantial margin. The 3G-only global model, which includes Samsung’s eight-core chipset clocked at 1.6GHz, scored a whooping 28,018 in the popular AnTuTu benchmark test, compared to a score of a 23,607 from the 1.9GHz quad-core U.S. and European model. The 4G LTE Asian model, which is clocked at an even faster
Lasers are common, but until now, no one has deployed a laser for use as a weapon. The United States Navy announced on Monday that it now has a laser weapons system ready for deployment. The solid-state laser will be placed on the U.S.S. Ponce sometime after Oct. 1, the beginning of the federal fiscal year 2014. Ponce serves as a Afloat Forward Staging Base in the Persian Gulf.
T-Mobile USA parent company Deutsche Telekom is reportedly preparing an improved bid for MetroPCS in order to help ensure that the merger proposed earlier this year is approved by shareholders, The Wall Street Journal reports. MetroPCS shareholders were recently advised to vote against the original offer by Institutional Shareholder Services, and DT’s improved bid would be a response to that and other opposition. The initial deal offered approximately $4 per share and a 26% stake in the merged company, and the revised offer could reportedly be announced as soon as Wednesday.
Asian disease epidemics can be poison for consumer electronics sales. The big SARS scare of 2003 had a major impact on Chinese handset volumes. In April of the year SARS swept the East, Chinese phone sales abruptly declined by nearly 10%, violently reversing the month-on-month sales growth of March. Back then, China was such a small part of worldwide phone sales that the spring swoon did not have much of a global impact. 10 years later, China’s role in global handset market is far greater, and the consumer reaction to a new epidemic could move the needle on worldwide shipment volumes. It is worth noting that SARS wasn’t exactly a match to the Great Influenza epidemic of 1918 — SARS ended
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VILNIUS, Lithuania (AP) — As soon as Google Maps Street View was rolled out in Lithuania earlier this year, tax authorities were ready.
Apple (AAPL) is set to post its results for the second fiscal quarter on April 23rd and a new report suggests increased competition may have hurt Apple more than usual. Credit Suisse analyst Kulbinder Garcha said in a recent note to clients that competition is hurting Apple more than it has in the past, and he sees iPhone sales in the March quarter falling to 38 million units — though that figure is still up from 35.1 million iPhones in the same quarter last year. Moving forward, Garcha thinks competition will become an even bigger factor in Apple’s fiscal third quarter following the launch of Samsung’s (005930) Galaxy S4, shipments of which are expected to top 10 million in the phone’s first month
Law enforcement officers raided the headquarters of Samsung’s (005930) display unit in South Korea this week over allegations that it stole OLED technology from LG Display (LPL), Bloomberg reported. Officers sought to gather evidence and determine whether partners of the rival display-maker leaked its technology secrets and if Samsung was involved in any way. The two companies have been butting heads recently with a string of patent infringement lawsuits stemming from charges filed against six LG employees who were found to have stolen Samsung’s OLED technology last July. A Samsung spokesperson denied the recent allegations, claiming that the company has “no reason to steal other companies’ technology” because it already has “the world’s best OLED technology,” while an LG spokesperson denied that
Two of the major broadcast networks are now threatening to remove their stations from the free airwaves if a little start-up called Aereo succeeds, with CBS joining Fox (and the NBCUniversal network Univision) in their pledges to go cable. ...
Anticipation reached Apple-like levels head of Samsung’s (005930) Galaxy S4 unveiling last month, and one feature in particular generated a good amount of hype. Though early reports incorrectly stated that “Smart Pause” utilized eye-tracking to automatically pause media when a user looked away from his or her phone, the new feature still achieved the same result using facial recognition technology. While Android fans will have to wait until the end of April at the earliest for the Galaxy S4 to launch before they can check out the new Smart Pause feature, a new free app lets iPhone users enjoy similar functionality today. Cube26 on Tuesday released a free iPhone app called LookAway Player, which functions as a portal into YouTube
Just because the iPhone is still the world’s best-selling smartphone, that doesn’t mean its sales can’t be disappointing relative to expectations. Reuters reports that iPhone manufacturer Hon Hai, which trades publicly as Foxconn, reported a 19% decline in revenue compared to a year ago. What’s more, Reuters says that the decline is due primarily to “disappointing” iPhone sales over the past quarter and notes that revenue from building iPhones and iPads typically account for at least 60% of Foxconn’s sales. Recent estimates have suggested that Apple’s (AAPL) iPhone 5 has been selling below expectations but that the company is still in line to meet or exceed overall iPhone sales targets due to the continued strong demand for iPhone 4 and
There’s another controversy over Mother Jones magazine, a secret tape, and a prominent Republican speaking in private. And like with its publication of Mitt Romney's infamous "47 percent" comments, Mother Jones will probably cite a Supreme Court decision in publishing the recording.
Despite all the negativity around the Facebook phone, the early reviewers can all agree on one thing: The Facebook phone got them using Facebook—a lot. Maybe even too much. Ahead of Friday's official release of the $99 HTC First that comes preloaded with the new Facebook Home software, which will also be available for download by Android users, a bunch of gadget reviewers have been playing with the phone for a few days, bestowing their thoughts and feelings for our reading pleasure on the Internet today. Overall, they sound pleasantly surprised. ...
Apple’s (AAPL) next-generation iPhone will reportedly be available with three or five different color options, including one to three new colors on top of the current black and white options. Topeka Capital Markets analyst Brian White reported as much back in January, and now a new report from Japanese blog Macotakara reinforces those earlier claims. A translation of the post says that the iPhone 5S will be announced in July with three new color options, though a subsequent report from AppleInsider suggests the translation is not accurate and the original post says only one new color option will be available in addition to black and white. Macotakara says Apple’s new entry-level iPhone will be available in several different colors as well.
By Sarah McBride and Noel Randewich SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - As the wrangling over immigration reform intensifies in the Congress, the tech industry is lobbying hard to raise the limit on H-1B visas, which allow non-U.S. citizens with advanced skills and degrees in "specialty occupations" to work in the country for up to six years. Demand is so great that the annual cap of 65,000 was hit last week, just days after the application period opened. ...
Apple (AAPL) has struck a new deal to license patents from Access, according to a document published on the patent holding firm’s website. The IP covered in the small deal includes patents originally filed by Palm, Bell Communications Research and Geoworks. As 9to5Mac points out, former Apple CEO Steve Jobs once told then-Palm CEO Ed Colligan that the company’s patents were “not that great,” and that Apple had passed on an earlier opportunity to acquire them to protect the iPhone because they were basically worthless. To be fair though, the Apple-Access licensing deal is valued at 1 billion yen, or about $10 million USD, which is indeed practically nothing to a company with more than $140 billion in cash on hand.
Watch out, rival carriers: T-Mobile has its eyes on your iPhone subscribers. The so-called “un-carrier” on Wednesday announced that it would give new customers an iPhone 5 for $0 down if they trade in their iPhone 4 and iPhone 4S models. The iPhone 5 won’t be completely free, however, because customers will still have to pay monthly charges over a two-year period to pay off the cost of the device. That said, iPhone users who switch from other carriers will still be getting an iPhone 5 for $99 less than current T-Mobile subscribers who want to buy the device and for $199 less than what they’d pay on other carriers. T-Mobile’s full press release is posted below. iPhone 5 Comes


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On 26 November, millions of Americans around the world will mark Thanksgiving, the annual celebration of food, family and friends. The holiday, which reminds everyone to practice gratitude, will likely see loved ones gather for a traditional dinner that may include turkey with stuffing and gravy, mashed potatoes, green beans and yams. Many families have their own Thanksgiving traditions and celebrities are no different. Here are some of IBTimes UK's favourites.
After hosting the Kardashian/Jenner Thanksgiving in 2014, reality star Khloe Kardashian is taking the reins once again. The holiday is serious business for the 31-year-old and she has made sure she maintains some of her famous family's traditions while incorporating some of her own.
"I start preparing the day before and then, on Thanksgiving Day, I start at 7am. It's just fun and I love to cook," she told fans on personal website and app. "I really like to get my table-setting just right."
She says you can expect her famous macaroni and cheese and floral centre pieces but "you won't see porcelain turkeys or anything like that on my table".
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Thanksgiving is all about family for Matt Damon and Ben Affleck. In 2014, the duo brought their families together for the holidays at The Bourne Supremacy star's home in LA.
Funnywoman Tina Fey's soft spot is her husband's corn bread stuffing.
For celebrity chef Marcus Samuelsson, Thanksgiving is all about coming together. "I want it as traditional as possible," he told fashion site StyleCaster. "Not growing up in America, it's nice to learn when the football games start — it's just not how I grew up."
Scream Queens star Emma Roberts previously revealed no Thanksgiving would be complete without one particular dish. "On Thanksgiving we always just have a big feast. Stuffing is my favourite food in the world," she told Us Weekly in November 2014. "I actually have been known to go and buy stuffing and make it in the middle of summer."
One of Hollywood actor Joseph Gordon-Levitt's favourite Thanksgiving traditions is making guacamole and Armenian cake at his house with his family, even though they are not Armenian. This year, as usual, they plan to eat until they fall asleep.


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Washington's first stand-alone Chick-fil-A restaurant opening in Bellevue April 9
Washington's first stand-alone Chick-fil-A® restaurant will open April 9 in Bellevue, bringing the restaurant's signature menu of fresh, hand-crafted food and award-winning customer service to the Puget Sound with the first of three locations opening this spring.
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With dining room seating for 48 and outdoor patio seating for 46 guests, the new Bellevue restaurant also includes drive-thru service for customers on the go. The interior features the chain's latest design which incorporates subway tile and metals in a variety of finishes and patinas all complimented by an abundance of windows. The vintage-inspired interior includes other unique custom features such as light fixtures made from recycled Coca-Cola bottles and peach baskets.
The new restaurant, located at 785 116th Avenue NE in the former Denny's location, offers free Wi-Fi and is open Monday through Saturday from 6:30am until 10pm, serving a full breakfast menu until 10:30am. Like all Chick-fil-A restaurants, it will be closed on Sunday.
Bellevue Chick-fil-A grand opening event - Thursday, April 9
The grand opening celebration includes the chance for 100 adults to win free Chick-fil-A meals for a year. Community members will also have the opportunity to donate books that will benefit the Boys & Girls Club of Bellevue. After 11 years and nearly $24 million in free food given away, Chick-fil-A's "First 100" celebration continues to be the restaurant company’s signature grand opening event, which transforms the restaurant parking lot into a 24-hour community friendly party as the crowd awaits the opening.
The new Bellevue restaurant will host the next First 100 event that will award more than $32,000 in free food. A digital offer card loaded with a one-year supply of free Chick-fil-A Meals will be given to each of the first 100 eligible adults, ages 18 and older with identification, in line when the doors open about 6am on Thursday, April 9. If more than 100 people are onsite when the line officially forms at 6am on Wednesday, April 8, then all 100 spots will be determined by a drawing held that morning with those selected needing to camp out for 24 hours to secure their spot. Chick-fil-A provides security, entertainment, games and plenty of Chick-fil-A food. This community event is only open to guests residing in specific zip codes within a 60-mile radius surrounding the restaurant. A complete listing of eligible zip codes and rules can be found at Chick-fil-A First 100 Promotion.
To celebrate the new Chick-fil-A restaurant and the Bellevue community, local owner Valerie Artis is collecting new children’s books to benefit the Boys & Girls Club of Bellevue. The entire community is invited to bring children’s books to the restaurant from Tuesday, April 7, through Saturday, April 11, to be placed in a Book House, donated by the Chick-fil-A Foundation. The nearly three-foot Book House, created entirely from reclaimed wood, will then be donated to the Boys & Girls Club of Bellevue.
Will you be camping out for a chance to be Bellevue's and Washington's First 100 when Bellevue Chick-fil-A opens? Share your comments on our Facebook page.
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e-Zest, a global IT services company specialized in emerging technologies will showcase its rich expertise, experience and service offerings in the field of Cloud, Mobility, Analytics and User experience at the worldâs largest IT exhibition, CeBIT 2014.
Online PR News – 23-February-2014 – Detroit – e-Zest, a global IT services company specialized in emerging technologies will showcase its rich expertise, experience and service offerings in the field of Cloud, Mobility, Analytics and User experience at the worldâs largest IT exhibition, CeBIT 2014. The event will be held during 10th to 14th March 2014 in Hannover, Germany.
The IT trade show CeBIT has been an important platform for several IT companies from around the world for last 27 years. This IT show is organized specially to help companies display their innovations and present new trends in technology. 2014 will be another such year for CeBIT that will prove to be a common platform for various thought leaders and a great avenue for the industry to showcase several technology solutions, current trends and capture the future inclinations. This year the keynote theme of the trade show will be âdatabilityâ, focusing the attention on the huge opportunities emerging due to the global big data trends.
Representing e-Zest at CeBIT 2014 will be Devendra Deshmukh, CEO and Founder of e-Zest, and Mandar Thosar, AVP-Marketing. âCeBIT has always been a great opportunity for a global IT services company like us to showcase our expertise and display our competitive edge while we engage in exchanging some of the current know-hows and trends in the software market. Peculiarly at a time when the market is at a brink of a complete digital transformation, team e-Zest extends its initiative and skills in helping enterprises in this very digitization of their businessesâ, said Devendra Deshmukh.
Excited about the event Mandar Thosar said, âCeBIT is always a wonderful platform for e-Zest, as it is a golden opportunity for us to meet prospects and customers from around the globe all at one place and understand what they expect from us first-hand. Besides, the event is always beaming with a lot of energy and enthusiasm, as it calls for many like-minded technologists, professionals and entrepreneurs gather on such a rewarding podium.â
Team e-Zest can be contacted at the event at Stand no. DO7 at Hall-6 and for a pre-scheduled meeting you can get in touch with us at email@example.com
e-Zest is an ISO 9001:2008 and SEI CMMI Level 3 certified global IT services company specialized in emerging technologies such as cloud computing, enterprise mobility, business intelligence and analytics and user experience. Being a customer focused and technology driven company it always helps clients in crafting holistic business value for their software development efforts.
e-Zest is Microsoft Gold Certified partner, AWS Advanced Consulting Partner and Pentaho Registered Partner. It has more than 400 software professionals on board with customers spread across the world. It is consistently delivering cutting edge technology solutions to its broad range of clients from manufacturing, healthcare, finance, banking, e-learning and travel industries since its inception in 2000.


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The domestic smartphone manufacturer Lava has launched another budget Android smartphone dubbed as Iris X1 Atom S for the Indian market. The smartphone flaunts a 4-inch display with 800×480 pixels resolution. The dual SIM smartphone runs on Android 4.4 KitKat operating system.
The smartphone is powered by a 1GHz processor paired 512MB of RAM. In internal storage of the device accounts to 8GB which can be expanded further up to 32GB using a microSD card. The device comes equipped with a 5.0-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and a 0.3-megapixel front facing camera. On the connectivity front the smartphone offers 3G, WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS and packs in a 1,400 mAh battery.
The company has priced the Lava Iris X1 Atom S for Rs 4,149 and it will available in the colour options of White and Black.


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The following video presents Panasonic is pursuing “A Better Life, A Better World:
“A Better Life, A Better World” encapsulates Panasonic’s vision of expanding and pursuing a better life for each individual customer through our products and solutions, whether in the home, the community, in business, in travel or in the car, and then realizing a better world globally through our contribution to the environment and other activities, across both our B2C and B2B businesses.”
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Panasonic Announces Environment Vision toward 2050
Osaka, Japan -Panasonic Corporation today announced its new, long-term environment vision called “Panasonic Environment Vision 2050” that guides the Panasonic Group to practice environmentally sustainable management toward 2050.
Ever since its founding in 1918, Panasonic has been implementing business activities based on its corporate philosophy of contributing to better lives of people around the world and to the development of the society through business activities. In striving toward this ideal, the environment has been one of the important elements defining the group’s activities. Panasonic is working in line with the current environmental action plan, Green Plan 2018 (GP2018) formulated in 2010, that was designed mainly to reduce CO2 emissions from production activities and product use.
With the goals set in GP2018 already within reach, Panasonic has set a clearer direction for environmental management toward 2050. The new vision also reflects the company’s more diversified business, including consumer electronics, housing, automotive and B2B, which entails expanded environmental efforts toward a sustainable society while providing a better life for each individual customer under its slogan “A Better Life, A Better World.”
Many of Panasonic’s products consume energy such as electricity for the life of the product. Under the new environment vision, Panasonic will strive not only to reduce the amount of energy consumption of its products but also enhance its energy creation and storage businesses and reduce the impact on the global environment by contributing to increasing opportunities for utilizing clean energy in various situations in society. Furthermore, Panasonic, as a global corporate citizen, aims to provide a benefit to the environment by creating more energy than it uses.
To realize this vision, Panasonic will also work on enhancing development of related technologies.
The outline of the Panasonic Environment Vision 2050 is as follows.
Panasonic Environment Vision 2050
To achieve “a better life” and “a sustainable global environment,” Panasonic will create more and make better use of energy than it uses, aiming for a society with clean energy and a more comfortable living.
• Activities for achieving the vision
1. Panasonic will create a safe and secure society with clean energy
(1) Provide eco-conscious and smart living space
“Panasonic will realize a living space with electricity created by clean energy and batteries storing such electricity, without causing impacts on the global environment.”
• Energy creation: Next-generation solar cell technology, fuel cell technology, etc.
• Energy storage: Next-generation storage battery technology, hydrogen storage technology, etc.
• Energy saving: Next-generation power device technology, thermal insulation and waste heat-related technology, etc.
• Energy management: Small-scale distributed power technology, smart house-related technology, etc.
(2) Contribute to eco-conscious and smart travel and transport
“Panasonic will contribute to achieving smooth travel and transport through a storage battery system and IT solutions.”
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• Next-generation storage battery technology for eco-cars, next-generation logistics- and transport-related technology, etc.
2. Panasonic will promote businesses aiming for a sustainable society
(1) Promote effective utilization of resources
“Panasonic will aim for sustainable use of resources through the reuse of parts and materials and product recycling.”
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Recycling technology, etc.
(2) Promote creation of factories with zero CO2 emissions
“Panasonic will utilize its own environmental technologies and products and reduce CO2 emissions from its factories.”
• Shift to LED lightings (To be completed by the end of March 2019 for LED-ready locations)
• Install photovoltaic power generation systems (To be completed by the end of March 2021 for PV-ready locations)
• Smart manufacturing, energy-saving technologies, FEMS technology, etc.
Panasonic Corporation is a worldwide leader in the development of diverse electronics technologies and solutions for customers in the consumer electronics, housing, automotive, and B2B businesses. Celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2018, the company has expanded globally and now operates 495 subsidiaries and 91 associated companies worldwide, recording consolidated net sales of 7.343 trillion yen for the year ended March 31, 2017. Committed to pursuing new value through innovation across divisional lines, the company uses its technologies to create a better life and a better world for its customers. To learn more about Panasonic:


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Two weeks ago, there were reports of hiring stalls, but now mass layoffs are suddenly in the news. Amazon plans to lay off 10,000 employees this week alone. This is a sharp mass layoff that accounts for 3% of companies’ employees and 1% of the entire workforce. This is the largest layoff in the company’s history.
Other retailers have announced layoffs as well, and this isn’t limited to the US. E-commerce giant Alibaba also laid off nearly 10,000 workers last August due to poor numbers. AliExpress wiped out 40% of its entire workforce and cited supply chain disruptions as the main culprit, as it was one of the most popular shopping apps in Russia.
Gap Inc. By eliminating 500 roles in companies in the United States and Asia. The peloton broke away from the 500 in October in its latest round of layoffs. Shopify laid off 10% of its staff in July and plans to make additional cuts. Nordstrom has laid off 200 employees from its warehouse distribution center. Wayfair cut 900 jobs after a hiring freeze in May. Mass layoffs have become common during a time when retailers typically hire additional employees.
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The catering software market in Europe is expected to grow from US$ 39.18 million in 2020 to US$ 124.93 million by 2027; it is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 18% 2020-2027. Machine learning to evolve catering business is bolstering the growth of the market. In the catering industry, the inadequacy of area mapping, and imbalance between demand and resource availability lead to several challenges. Machine learning and Artificial Intelligence (AI) are the foundations of the next-generation catering technologies. These technologies enable systems to learn from recorded data, which comprise algorithms, patterns, and predictive insights. Several online food delivery companies are adopting the machine learning technology to enhance their catering business and increase their businesses’ efficiency. For instance, Deliveroo, a UK-based food delivery company, invests in advanced technologies such as machine learning to stay competitive in the market by offering more effective food delivery service. Glovo, a Spain-based food delivery company, also uses machine learning to forecast the probability of remaining active on the app. Thus, the integration of machine learning in catering businesses is projected to boost the demand for catering software during the forecast period, which is further driving the demand for catering software market.
Spain, Italy, Germany, the UK, and France are a few of the worst affected member states in Europe due to the COVID-19 outbreak. Foodservice businesses in the region are facing severe economic difficulties as they had to suspend their operations or reduce their activities in a substantial manner. Owing to business shutdown, the region experienced an economic slowdown in 2020. As the restrictions were uplifted, the foodservice industry experienced a growth. However, owing to the spread of newly mutated strain, governments again initiated containment measures in December 2020, which is ultimately restraining the growth of the foodservice and tourism industry. Thus, the outbreak of newly mutated strain of COVID-19 is anticipated to hinder the growth of the Europe catering software market during the first two quarters of 2021.
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Blog: How Nestle plans to grow in Nigeria
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Nigeria looks set to become the next big thing in the food world
Nestle is reportedly planning on upping its presence in Nigeria. In the past six years, the world's largest food manufacturer has injected US$400m into its Nigerian business and has plans to spend $70m this year. It has set out plans to triple its annual sales in the African country to US$2.2bn over the next decade.
Much of the investment community's focus in the last two decades or so has been on the BRIC markets but Nigeria is among a band of economies gaining favour.
In an echo of the BRIC acroynm, MINT has recently emerged as a neologism for Mexico, Indonesia, Nigeria and Turkey. Of these, Nigeria is on track to potentially become one of the 20 largest economies in the world by 2020.
Earlier this year, Nigeria was reported as having become the largest economy in Africa at present with GDP for 2013 totalling US509.9bn.
In an interview with Reuters, Dharnesh Gordhon, CEO of Nestle Nigeria, outlined the Maggi maker's plans for the country - and said vans would be a key weapon in the company's expansion.
Mobile vans have been positioned at housing estates and colleges "with large populations and little retail presence" in a bid to widen Nestle's distribution base. Gordhon said the company wanted to increase the number of vans from 10 to 2,000.
just-food reported in February that United Biscuits had made a move to buy a stake in Nigerian snacks group A&P Foods with the aim of growing its presence in the country. CEO Jeff van der Eems said: "The Nigerian market has strong potential for UB. It is Africa's most populous country and the biscuit market is projected to continue to grow at double digit rates."
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The organisers of Harrogate Spring Flower Show are appealing for used 2 litre plastic bottles in order to build a recycled greenhouse.
The event, running between April 25th and April 28th will see a demonstration of how to build a greenhouse from used household waste.
Organisers will use 2000 plastic bottles to construct a full-sized 2 metre by three metre greenhouse.
Show director Martin Fish said;
“Plastic bottle greenhouses are popping up all over the country and can be used very successfully to grow a wide range of fruit, veg and plants. We thought it would be a great way to get more of our visitors involved in recycling and give them a new skill to take away and try at home…”
Other attractions at the 2013 show include over 100 nursery displays, Britain’s biggest floral art exhibition, more show gardens than ever before and a “Plot to Pot” cookery theatre.
The event will take place at The Great Yorkshire Showground.
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Business owners are always finding ways to improve productivity. Some adjust marketing strategies, get more involved in social media or alter operating strategies. But when most think of efficiency and cost savings, practicing environmental sustainability may not come to mind.
According to Don Powell, a local business owner and liaison to Sustainable Moorestown and the Moorestown Business Association, most business owners don’t realize the smallest sustainable practice can go along way.
In 2009, Powell got into the solar and energy business after he installed solar panels on his home.
“It was working out really well, and I decided that there were other people in the world who might be interested in that as well,” he said.
He said since he started, the solar landscape has changed.
“Three years ago, solar was three times as much as it is today,” he said. The state offered “healthy rebates” to help make the price of solar installation affordable and to encourage more people to move toward solar.
The rebates have since decreased, but the price of solar decreased as well.
According to Powell, the rebates were set up to help “get the market going.” Since then, the material cost has decreased and production has increased.
“New Jersey has more solar on a per capita basis than California,” Powell said.
Powell said solar is an investment — it will take some time to see the cost savings. But long term it will help save on utility expenses.
There is a public sentiment involved in environmental sustainability.
“The fact that a business would be using solar to power its needs speaks to that part of the populous — of people that are concerned. It gives a certain image to the business,” he said.
Powell said another benefit is within the community.
“In the long run, all of us benefit from environmentally friendly practices,” he said.
As a member of Sustainable Moorestown and the MBA, Powell said he tries to educate other MBA members on what Sustainable Moorestown is trying to accomplish.
He said Sustainable Moorestown is working with the township and local businesses to improve efficiency and sustainability; they are running several education programs and events to educate business owners and residents on how to be more sustainable; as well as sharing information on how businesses that recycle can save the township on taxes.
Powell said there are a few businesses in town that are currently practicing sustainability.
Dave Schill, owner of David W. Schill Builder, has been taking metal waste to the scrapyard for the past 10 years. Although Schill gets money out of scrapping metals, he does not do it for the money.
“As a very small businessman, I take recyclable materials from our job sites, primarily metals. I take them to the scrapyard so that they can be put back in the system,” he said.
Schill said he mostly deals with materials such as drywall, wood and plaster. But the plumbers and electricians are the ones who work mostly with valuable metals.
“They are the ones who are key to saving copper, aluminum and brass,” Schill said, adding he hopes more plumbers and electricians would be more environmentally conscious when it comes to recycling unused metals.
Powell and Schill shared tips for local businesses to practice when thinking about environmental sustainability.
Powell said businesses can get an energy audit to see how much energy is being used as well as what changes should be made. The state offers rebates for energy upgrades.
Having a lighting audit would help as well. By changing to efficient bulbs, businesses would save money and use less energy.
Recycling is another tip to being environmentally sustainable. Powell said recycling could cut back on waste production.
According to Schill, he said there are construction companies that do not recycle paper materials or cardboard. By recycling those materials, it would save the company on demolition costs and leave more room in the dumpsters.
He said if they can’t recycle materials, folding cardboard boxes would help save room, preventing the company from purchasing another dumpster.
“It’s in everybody’s interest to recycle paper,” Powell said.
Businesses could also look into composting materials, purchase recycled paper or other materials, and restaurants could buy produce from local markets to practice sustainability.
“We are trying to encourage to buy local,” Powell said.
He said these sustainable practices would benefit the community both economically and environmentally.
“It’s in our best interest to look at this as we are being good stewards of our planet,” Schill said.


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MORE than 3,000 workers in Chester are fearing for their future after a bank announced it is planning to sell-off its UK business.
The revelation has sent shockwaves through Bank of America staff based at the plush headquarters on Chester Business Park on Wrexham Road.
The planned sell-off comes after Bank of America agreed a deal for its credit card business in Canada to the TD Bank Group.
Its European card business, including its bases in Chester and Ireland, is one of the biggest in Europe, handling 19 billion dollars in credit card loans and employing more than 4,000 people.
Staff in Chester were issued with a statement from bank bosses yesterday informing them that they had made the “difficult” decision to “exit” the European card service.
The anxious workers were also told that no final decisions had yet been made on how the company “exits” its European services.
They were also told that Bank of America was proud and grateful for their efforts in making European Card Services strong and profitable.
John McIvor, head of international communications at Bank of America, said: “Our intention is to exit from the business, the process is already under way."
Mr McIvor added a combined 4,000 jobs are held between the Chester and Ireland site, with the majority of jobs in Chester.
“Our strategy is clear, we have been transforming the company to deliver the franchise to our core customer groups and building a fortress balance sheet behind that,” said chief executive officer Brian Moynihan.
“While the credit card remains a fundamental core product for our US customers, an international consumer card business under another brand is not consistent with that strategy.”
The move also continues the transformation of Bank of America’s credit card business, following the sale of the UK Business Lending portfolio, the agreement to sell the Spanish card business, and the company’s recent sales of the Regions and Sovereign credit card portfolios.
Bank of America operates out of more than 40 countries and provides individual consumers, small and middle-market businesses and large corporations with a full range of banking, investing, asset management and other financial and risk management products and services.