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In episode 68 of the Leadership minute, Tony Uphoff runs through the history of business technology and zeroes in on when it shifted from being a cost center to a tool for revenue growth, and how that trend continues to accelerate, especially with the current expansion and mainstreaming of artificial intelligence (AI).
To hear more data modernization, AI/hyperautomation, cybersecurity, and growth strategies from CIO practitioners, tune into Acceleration Economy’s Digital CIO Summit, which takes place April 4-6. Register for the free event here.
01:41 — Today, technology is considered a core component of most businesses’ growth strategies, says Tony, as it enables them to innovate, differentiate themselves from competitors, and better serve their customers. We are on the precipice of an exponential leap in the role technology will play in business growth and scale.
02:01 — Based on advancements we’re witnessing in AI, Tony goes a step further to say that it has emerged as a revolutionary technology that will fundamentally transform the way that we work.
02:59 — AI is already transforming entire industries. The retail industry is using it to segment customers based on their behavior and demographics, allowing retailers to better target their marketing efforts and improve conversion rates, as well as predict demand for products and optimize inventory levels. Retailers are also using AI to detect fraudulent transactions.
03:25 — Even so, Tony says that despite all of the hype, we are still in the early innings of the innovative and transformative use of AI in business.
Which companies are the most important vendors in AI and hyperautomation? Check out the Acceleration Economy AI/Hyperautomation Top 10 Shortlist.
03:47 — Many executives have told Tony that they find the process of integrating AI into their businesses daunting. The key here is to think big and start small. Pick a small AI initiative, bring together a core team to manage it, and carefully measure your progress. As you grow more confident, you can expand your AI programs to fuel further growth and scale. Picking the right vendors and partners to help with your AI initiatives is also key.
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Jan 31 (Reuters) - Textron Inc's fourth-quarter adjusted profit missed Wall Street estimates, hurt by lower sales in its aviation business, the company's biggest.
The Cessna business jet maker said it expects 2018 earnings in the range of $2.95 to $3.15, and revenue of $14.6 billion.
Analysts on average were expecting 2018 earnings of $3.01 per share on revenue $14.79 billion, according to Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S.
Textron said sales in its aviation business fell 3 percent to $1.39 billion in the quarter ended Dec. 30.
The company reported a net loss of $106 million, or 40 cents per share, in the quarter, compared with a profit of $214 million, or 78 cents per share, a year earlier.
Textron recorded charges of $1.14 per share related to restructuring and changes in the U.S. tax code.
On an adjusted basis, Textron earned 74 cents per share, lower than the 77 cents expected by Wall Street.
Total revenue rose 5 percent to $4.02 billion, but was below Wall Street expectation of $4.12 billion. (Reporting by Ankit Ajmera in Bengaluru; Editing by Maju Samuel)

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Survey Sees Bright Year for Clothing
Fashion Fairs Close with New Exhibitor Highs
Hong Kong Fashion Week for Fall/Winter 2007 and World Boutique, Hong Kong close today, both fairs having attracted record-setting exhibitor numbers. Fashion Week drew 1,501 exhibitors from 24 countries and regions, while World Boutique, which runs concurrently with Fashion Week, counted 249 exhibitors from 19 countries and regions.
Results of a trends survey, released today, add to the clothing industry's
buoyant outlook. Nearly 70 per cent of respondents believe that the market this
year will be brighter than last year.
The survey was produced by Oracle Added Value, an independent survey company commissioned by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (TDC). Survey highlights, based on interviews with 427 exhibitors and 725 buyers attending the twin fashion fairs, include:
- Business is expected to improve over last year, according to 67 per cent
of exhibitors and 68 per cent of buyers interviewed.
- Exhibitors and buyers believe that the highest growth potential lies in
young adults between 21 and 30.
- The white collar sector, professionals/executives and non-executives alike,
is expected to realize the highest growth in the coming year.
- The Chinese mainland is seen as the region with the biggest retail growth
potential, followed by Western Europe and the United States.
- The estimated growth rate of the Chinese mainland market this year is 19
- About two-thirds of those interviewed expect the European Union and the
US to impose protectionist measures on China-made products after 2007 and
2008 respectively. In response, about 60 per cent plan to pursue other markets.
- Sixty-five per cent of exhibitors say they sold more products to the US, Canada, Turkey and the EU in 2006 than 2005. In 2007, 72 per cent of exhibitors expect to sell more to those markets than in 2006.
- The clothing categories expected to grow fastest this year are leisure
casual wear/street wear, followed by business casual wear, evening wear/party
dress and sportswear.
- As for materials, cotton, followed by denim and knit will lead the way
for leisure casual wear/street wear. In business casual wear, cotton is expected
to be the most popular, followed by knit, denim and polyester.
- Respondents believe that softer hand feel, more durability and special design and cut will highlight this year's leisure casual wear/ street wear. For business wear, they point to softer hand feel, wrinkle-resistance, special design and cut and durability as major trends.
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Wed, 28 Oct 2015 11:50:48 GMT
M&C Saatchi and Rapier have created a fully integrated campaign for NatWest which celebrates the launch of its new Reward Current Account, offering customers 3% back in Rewards on their household bills.
The campaign started with trailer activity on Thursday 22nd October. This led up to the launch of the campaign on the 25th October as part of a featured advertising break on Channel 4, during the hit drama series, Homeland. It also screened during the premier of the new James Bond film Spectre. OOH, digital OOH, social media, in branch, digital display and press activity will also go live across the following week with social experiential and digital editorial content breaking across the months of October and November.
The campaign targets households who pay their bills by Direct Debit. With the new Reward current account they will receive 3% back in Rewards on 7 of their household bill payments, for just £3 per month.
The campaign has at its heart a single Dad and his three kids. We see this warm, lovable Dad juggling the needs of his family while trying to keep on top of managing the impact of his household bills – from switching off the bathroom light that’s been left on, to closing the open fridge door after his son.
Jason Lawes, Creative Director at M&C Saatchi, said: “I think NatWest is the bank that understands real family life better than any other. So by offering their customers a straight forward 3% back on household bills, they are offering them real value where it really matters. I mean, who doesn't get annoyed when someone keeps leaving the loo light on?”
Chris Marsh, Brand and Marketing Director at NatWest, “People often feel like they’re not getting value from their banks and most rewards programmes are notoriously complicated, which is why we’re really excited to launch an account that helps our customers where it matters most – a simple 3% back on their household bills."
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Yiwugo.com, the official website of the Yiwu Commodity Market (YCM), which is the largest commodity wholesale market in the world, launched its National Pavilion project at 2017 China Yiwu Imported Commodities Fair on May 6. It is looking for high-quality consumer goods suppliers globally to facilitate the access of consumer goods around the world to the Chinese market through the project.
The Fair, held at the Yiwu International Expo Center from May 6-9, has attracted 1,512 companies and organizations from over 100 countries and regions with more than 100,000 medium to high-end products including daily goods, art crafts, household products, apparel and food & beverage. It was particularly notable that the quality British products brought back by the first Yiwu-to-London freight train were all on display at the Fair. Thanks to China's Belt and Road Initiative, the opening of eight railway freight routes linking Yiwu to Europe will bring more quality goods from countries along the routes to Yiwu, an international trade center, and create a development pattern where imports and exports advance together.
Yiwugou.com, as the official website of the YCM, has been strategically focusing on the synergetic development of online and offline. Yiwu is dedicated to developing imports and aims to be the "bridgehead" where consumer goods around the globe enter China, forming a new pattern of "Purchasing Worldwide, Selling Worldwide". In the meantime, the website's National Pavilion project strives to be an online "bridgehead" of the same purpose and aims to accelerate the realization of "A Big World for Small Commodities".
The Project is looking for overseas companies as a source of quality products, expanding business through regional agents and providing Chinese buyers with a package service of exhibitions and sales of foreign products. Joining hands with third-party comprehensive cross-border trade service providers certified by Yiwugou, it will tackle issues in online transactions such as cross-border payment, logistics and customs procedures. Partners from Malaysia, India, Australia, Japan and the USA are now ready to enter into a collaboration with Yiwugou.com. In 2017, Yiwugou.com will see more countries and regions joining the project and make national pavilions an online distribution center of foreign products in the YCM.
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No need to discard the domestic LCD! The truth that 60% of South Korea’s TVs use LCDs made in China and Taiwan
According to the Joongang Daily News, the prices of display makers in China and Taiwan are changing the TV production models of South Korea’s Samsung and LG Electronics.
It is understood that the LCDs produced by Samsung/LG's panel subsidiaries have gradually been replaced by low-priced LCDs made in China and Taiwan, which has also put their own panel manufacturers Samsung Display and LG Display in trouble.
According to IHSMarkit, Samsung’s TV shipments in 2019 were 44 million units. Among these 44 million units, the LCD supplied by Samsung’s subsidiary Samsung Display accounted for only 37.7%, or 16.6 million units. The remaining approximately 60% (61.4%) will be purchased from panel makers in China and Taiwan.
As far as Q1 (January-March) in 2019 is concerned, among Samsung's TV sales (10.33 million units), Samsung’s display supply accounted for only 37.1% (3.838 million units), with panels from mainland China and Taiwan The proportion of plant supply reached 62% (6.408 million units). For example, Samsung’s high-priced product 'QLED TV' uses Taiwan’s AUO LCD.
The situation of LG Electronics is similar to that of Samsung. IHS Markit pointed out that in Q1 of 2019, LG's LCD TV sales (7.896 million units) accounted for less than 50% and only 49.3% of LCD TVs supplied by LGD.
Shinhan Financial Investment pointed out, 'Currently, China has three 10.5-generation LCD production lines starting to produce, and South Korea’s 8-generation LCD production lines have lost their competitiveness.”
At the end of August, there was even news that the LCD industry situation continued to deteriorate, and Samsung Display would stop operating part of the L8 production line in the near future.
According to the Korean technology media 'etnewsAfter Chinese companies launched 10.5-generation panel factories and smoothly increased their operating rates, the prices of large panels over 65 inches began to continue to fall. Not only that, Samsung Electronics’ original LCD customers also began to prefer lower-priced and comparable-quality Chinese products. Therefore, in the first half of the year, Samsung Display began to experience operating losses in the large-scale LCD center business, with losses amounting to about 40-50 billion won.
Samsung Electronics believes that China’s entry into the large-scale panel market will affect the competitiveness of South Korea’s high-end products, and it will be difficult to maintain profits in the future, leading Samsung Electronics to implement its LCD shutdown plan ahead of schedule.
In addition to Samsung, in early August, LGD also reported that due to the low price offensive of Chinese manufacturers, LGD is considering discontinuing the current Paju P7 and P8 in the LCD business, which is deteriorating profitability. Part of the production line is shifted to the LCD for Samsung production line.
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Microsoft said late Tuesday that it had resolved problems that had caused a significant outage affecting its MSN Messenger service worldwide.
A company representative declined to elaborate on the nature of the problem, or the steps Microsoft took in fixing it. In an earlier statement, the representative said the outage was caused by an “isolated issue that we’ve located in the data center.”
The problem had affected a “significant” number of MSN Messenger users intermittently since Monday afternoon, the representative said.
The latest outage comes days after security monitors discovered the Bropia worm was using MSN Messenger to spread. The Microsoft spokeswoman denied the outage was caused by the worm.
Last October, a glitch crippled many MSN Messenger users around the world. In March of last year, MSN suffered a couple of outages over a weeklong period. Some speculated that one of the blackouts was caused by sign-in problems from its Passport service. Microsoft denied Passport experienced any problems during the down period.
Instant messaging has become one of the most popular services among Internet users, and it’s gaining more traction among businesses. Popularized by America Online’s AOL Instant Messenger, millions of Internet users now have an IM client loaded on their PC desktop.
While AOL, Microsoft and Yahoo account for most of these users, the three networks remain proprietary. Many consumers have more than one IM client running on their screen to chat with various contacts on different services. All three companies have stated their intention one day to interoperate, but results have yet to be seen.


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In a case before the High Court, the World Uyghur Congress argued that UK authorities should have launched money laundering investigations into the cotton imports brought into the UK from the Xinjiang region of China because of the high likelihood of forced labour that was present at the start of the supply chain. The court refused the claim but the reasons indicated that other supply chain challenges could be successful in the future. Companies doing business in China should be on high alert.
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More than 20 million people in India streamed YouTube on their TV screens in May this year - up 45 per cent year-on-year - reflecting the increasing preference of users to tune into the platform from their living rooms, the video streaming company said.
The Google-owned platform also highlighted that a growing number of YouTube viewers prefer watching content in Indic languages like Hindi, Tamil, Telugu and others.
"...there are more than 20 million such consumers already, who are watching stories on a connected TV. So, this revolution of consumption of stories, diversity of content, content creators... is not limited to just on mobile phones. It's a phenomenon, which is working on mobile phones and on connected TV," Google India Country Manager and Vice-President Sanjay Gupta said.
He stated that Google is committed to help India become a leading digital economy, and that "YouTube and digital videos will play a very pivotal role in shaping the journey".
Satya Raghavan, Director of YouTube Partnerships, said a large number of consumers use videos for credible content/sources of information, and to learn new skills.
Also, 85 per cent of video viewers said since the onset of COVID-19 in India, they used YouTube more than ever before, with a similar number saying the platform helps them learn or improve skills they are interested in, Raghavan added.
There was 60 per cent rise in watch time of career-related videos in India in May 2021, when compared to the same time last year. Over 140 channels on the platform have over 10 million subscribers (100 per cent growth y-o-y), while 4,000 channels have over one million subscribers (50 per cent growth y-o-y).
About 93 per cent of YouTube viewers prefer watching content in Indic languages, as per the data shared.
Gupta noted that YouTube's increasing use amongst urban and rural audiences, growing ecosystem of creators, and expanding content categories catering to the interests and language preferences of users are paving the way for brands to leverage the platform for incremental reach, creative collaborations, and localisation for business impact.
The platform is experiencing the emergence and growth of several new verticals within learning such as farming, finance, food and engineering, while existing verticals like technology, beauty and comedy are evolving to serve hyper-local content in regional languages.
Raghavan pointed out that YouTube creators are also leveraging new formats of personalized video content, such as YouTube Shorts, to unlock imaginative ways to tell their stories.
Marking a year since the YouTube Shorts Beta was first launched in India, the number of Indian channels using creation tools more than tripled since the beginning of December, as creators continue to create engaging content and reach new audiences.
As of July 2021, videos in the new Shorts player - which helps people around the world watch short videos on YouTube - are receiving over 15 billion daily views, driving greater discovery, fan engagement and monetisation opportunities for creators.


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Bonds has released more of its popular Blueys onesies and pyjamas, creating a frenzy among fans.
The latest range has so far only been available to Bonds&Me members, who were given “early access” to the Bonds x Bluey buys.
Demand has been so huge, Blueys fans crashed the Bonds website trying to buy the range online yesterday.
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The IT issues now appear to be sorted, and shoppers have taken to social media to share their excitement at buying the new range.
“Managed to get a couple of onesies, so stoked,” said one shopper.
Added another: “Took me a while, but finally got some Blueys stuff. Very happy right now.”
The new Bonds x Blueys range includes charcoal, pink, sage green and fluro colour variations.
Styles include zip-up onesies, two-piece pyjamas and socks.
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Developer Hangar 13 and publisher 2K Games unleashed a brand new trailer for Mafia III’s latest expansion Sign of the Times, in order to celebrate its official release.
The trailer focuses on some pretty creepy locations and enemies you will encounter in this new expansion.
In Sign of the Times, the game’s protagonist Lincoln Clay will fight against a cultist group named The Ensanglante. Sign of the Times has been originally announced a few weeks ago, alongside its first official trailer. The previous expansion, Stones Unturned, was released back in May, which saw Lincoln teaming up with John Donovan.
You can now purchase Mafia III: Sign of the Times for $9.99.
Mafia III was originally released back on October 7th, 2016, for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Windows PC.


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Indian Motorcycle to open its first dealership in Gurgaon on May 7th.
Indian Motorcycle is all set to inaugurate its first showroom in Gurgaon on May 7th this year. The American motorbike maker will be showcasing three of its bikes at the new dealership, brought to India as completely built units (CBUs).
Bikes on display will include the Indian Chief Classic priced at Rs 26.5 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). The Indian Chief Classic comes with ABS, cruise control and keyless start at standard. The second bike on display will be the Indian Chief Vintage (Rs 29.5 lakh), which in addition to the aforementioned features, gets leather saddle bags and a quick-release windshield. Priced at Rs 33 lakh, the range-topping Chieftian is clearly the most attention-grabbing because of its curvaceous fairing and hard saddle bags. This model also gets tyre-pressure monitoring and even 100W speakers that can stream music from a smartphone.
The three Indian Motorcycles are built around Indian’s new Thunder Stroke 111 engine, where ‘111’ refers to engine capacity in cubic inches, equating to 1811cc. This fuel-injected engine can produce 14.1kgm of torque and 2600 rpm.
The new engine apart, these motorcycles replicate the Indians of the past, with tonnes of chrome, studded seats and the traditional flowing rear fender. The three bikes do, however, differ slightly on styling and equipment.
Soon after the first dealership in Gurgaon, Indian Motorcycles is slated to open its second showroom in Bangalore in the coming months. The showrooms will, apart from the bikes, also showcase merchandise and accessories. Customization will also be introduced in India in a phased manner.
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Christmas arrived a little early this year for 22 local kids who spent their Tuesday hanging out with Kentucky State Police troopers and Forcht Bank employees.
Each kid went around Barbourville Walmart with a trooper or bank employee in tow, picking out items for the holiday season.
“They have about $120 spending limit. We make sure they get a winter jacket and some clothing before we go to the toys,” said Post 10 Public Affairs Officer Shane Jacobs.
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Windows 10 users are getting OneDrive placeholders with a new name: On-Demand Sync.
The Chromecast Ultra is expected to cost $69 when it rolls out after Google's hardware event on October 4.
Google has a helpful Chrome extension that shows you how to use each of Google's online services.
The botnets made up of compromised IoT devices are now capable of launching distributed denial-of-service attacks of unprecedented scale.
Are Chrome OS and Android on a collision course?
Plex Cloud relies on Amazon's Web Services to stream your media, rather than a constantly connected PC sitting in your home.
Yahoo's announcement that state-sponsored hackers have stolen the details of at least 500 million accounts shocks both through scale -- it's the largest data breach ever -- and the potential security implications for users.
A new Chrome extension called Falcon lets you find web pages in your browsing history by searching for any word or phrase contained on the page you're looking for.
iHeartRadio is going head-to-head with Spotify but hopes its expertise in Internet radio will give it an edge.
It's not ready yet, but a report from Bloomberg says Apple's Echo rival is now in the prototype and testing phase.
The Surface Pro 3 is having battery issues again, but this time it's largely affecting LG-made batteries.
Yahoo is reportedly preparing to confirm a data breach that affects hundreds of millions of accounts.
Hulu is getting serious about virtual reality this fall, with VR-only news and comedy shows.
More than 840,000 Cisco networking devices from around the world are affected by a recently discovered vulnerability that's similar to one exploited by a hacking group believed to be linked to the U.S. National Security Agency.
Aside from new and interesting features, macOS Sierra 10.12 has a large number of important security fixes.
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Singapore’s government-backed blockchain accelerator Tribe has taken on automotive giant BMW Group Asia, technology corporation Intel and US data company Nielsen as corporate partners.
The accompanying press release for the strategic partnership dictates that Intel will provide ”privacy, security, and scalability,” while Nielsen is praised for providing a ”safe” sandbox for the accelerator participants.
Tribe Accelerator said the diverse backgrounds and expertise of the companies will help build an “inclusive” ecosystem “ready for industry 4.0,” with each new partner scheduled to give masterclasses and dedicated mentoring sessions. They will also participate in a global demo tour covering events in Singapore, Seoul, San Francisco, and Shanghai.
Last month Tribe partnered with the well-established Ethereum blockchain software development company ConsenSys.
The Tribe blockchain accelerator was first launched in December 2018 by a South-east Asia focused venture capital firm TRIVE Ventures with backing from the Singapore government.
The purpose of the platform is to support the growth of later-stage startups by providing a ”hyperconnected platform” where further innovations can take place and promote blockchain solutions to mainstream markets that are “viable for the everyday man.”
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Keep Fighting the Good Fight
Doug Poindexter, president of the World Pet Association, shares his thoughts on what the biggest challenges independent pet retailers are facing today.
"Brick-and-mortar locations will always have their place, especially among people seeking an authentic shopping experience," said Doug Poindexter, president of the World Pet Association.
Pet Product News: What must independent pet retailers do differently from the big-box and online pet stores to remain relevant in 2017 and beyond?
Doug Poindexter: Competition, whether from their peers or from the larger chains and online retailers like Chewy and Amazon that have grabbed onto this increasingly profitable industry. They have to differentiate themselves by continuing to be the neighborhood alternative with personable customer service and unique, hand-selected products. And they have to really know their community and customers, to keep them loyal and keep them coming back time and again. It’s hard work! They have to keep ahead by being innovative and doing things like partnering with groomers or others in the service side of the industry. Or starting an online store to complement the brick-and-mortar location.
PPN: What are a couple of differences between the local pet store from 20 years ago to the local pet store of 2016?
DP: It’s the size and growth rate of the industry. According to research from IBIS World, pet retail is currently at $18.5 billion in combined revenue and a 3.1 percent annual growth rate.
When I first entered the industry as a tropical fish hobbyist more than 40 years ago, it was very much family run, especially on the retail side. Today, it’s a more than $60 billion industry with pet products in almost every retail setting you could think of. So, it’s important for retailers to stay ahead of the curve—and their competition.
PPN: Will there always be a need for local brick-and-mortars, or are their days numbered because of tough business and environmental regulations, cheaper online sales, and big-box retailers and the fact that they can undercut on price and selection?
DP: Brick-and-mortar locations will always have their place, especially among people seeking an authentic shopping experience. And particularly for millennials, who tend to favor small-store formats in walkable urban locations, rather than less-accessible big-box options.
That being said, it’s smart for retailers to diversify their offerings. According to WPA’s Retail Operating Performance Report, among pet retailers without an online store, 50 percent would like to open one within the next year. Online sales are incredibly lucrative, with Internet sales growing 23 percent in 2015 and more than 80 percent of people online reporting making an online purchase. E-commerce may not be the right answer for everyone, though, and running a successful online store takes smart planning, research and a dedicated effort.


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Unless all relevant music industry news channels have copied a false report from each other, a new, more expensive Spotify subscription will be introduced sometime this year. In the second half of 2023, a package called “Supremium,” at least internally referred to as such by Spotify, should be available, offering not only HiFi quality but also access to audiobooks.
While it is commendable that Spotify is adjusting its pricing and aiming to provide better sound quality, there are still some concerns. It is questionable whether this will appease the growing number of voices demanding price increases. Shareholders, who desire higher revenue and a more profitable company, are unlikely to be thrilled either.
Additionally, it remains to be seen whether the package will truly offer enough to persuade users to switch to a significantly more expensive subscription or attract new customers. In the worst-case scenario, it could even have the opposite effect, as, based on current knowledge, the only benefit for those uninterested in audiobooks would be the improved sound quality. However, various other providers like Apple Music and Amazon Music offer this without an additional cost. Thus, Spotify might be giving users another reason to switch to the competition.
- As mentioned in the intro, Bloomberg and numerous other media outlets report that Spotify will be launching a new subscription called “Supremium” this year. Spotify currently neither confirms nor denies this.
- Screenshots circulated in October of last year showing that Spotify was testing a more expensive premium subscription, which would also include the long-awaited and overdue HiFi offering.
- According to media reports, the pricier subscription is said to offer access to HiFi quality and audiobooks. It is unlikely that users would have unlimited access to all audiobooks, but rather a specific number of books or a certain number of hours per month.
- As Music Ally correctly points out, it will be interesting to observe how the revenues from these subscriptions are divided between musicians and audiobook authors.
- It is currently unclear whether the features announced in the fall, such as Studio Sound, Headphone Tuner, Audio Insights, Library Pro, and Playlist Pro, will still be part of the offering.
- Rumor has it that the subscription will be launched in the US in October, and even earlier in other markets. The price is currently unknown, as well as everything else, including whether the new subscription will even be introduced. I will keep you updated!
- Additionally, Spotify has given its desktop app an update, aligning it with the mobile version. Interestingly, my library has looked like this for weeks, if not months. It seems that I was part of the testing group for once.
- For many musicians, it is becoming increasingly important to connect directly with their fans. Therefore, having tools at their disposal to reach as many fans as possible with ease is significant.
- Instagram will be globally rolling out such a tool called “Channels” in the coming weeks, after testing it with only a few influencers thus far.
- Channels are essentially groups where only the creator of the group (i.e., the artist) can post content, while other participants (i.e., the fans) can only react to these posts.
- You can post text, photos, videos, voice messages, and polls.
- According to an announcement by Mark Zuckerberg, this tool will also be expanded to the Facebook Messenger in the near future.
- It’s no secret that TikTok has become a serious competitor to YouTube. It’s a battle taking place on various fronts, and one of the challenges is undoubtedly attracting important creators and influencers.
- YouTube’s latest move can certainly be understood as an attempt to address this challenge. YouTube is lowering the requirements for content monetization.
- To gain access to the YouTube Partner Program, one now needs a minimum of 500 subscribers (previously it was 1,000), at least 3 public uploads in the last 90 days, and either 3,000 watch hours (previously 4,000) in the past year or 3 million short views (previously 10 million) in the last 90 days.
- Meeting these requirements doesn’t automatically grant access; one must apply for it. Once access is granted, creators can utilize features such as Super Chat, Super Thanks, Super Stickers, set up Channel Memberships, and use the Shopping feature.
- Initially, these new requirements only apply to creators in the US, Canada, UK, Taiwan, and South Korea. However, they are expected to be expanded to all YPP eligible countries throughout the year.
- The requirements for video monetization to receive a share of advertising revenue and premium subscriptions, on the other hand, have not changed.
- This article by Cherie Hu on ethics and opportunities for creativity is one of the most intelligent pieces I have read on the topic of AI. However, one should set aside some time to fully engage with it…
- For a somewhat rusty institution, the Grammy Awards have surprisingly reacted quickly and established guidelines for dealing with AI-generated music. It is clear that a song created entirely by AI will not be eligible to win a Grammy. However, a combination of human and machine is permissible as long as the human contribution was significant.
- HipHop has dominated the commercial scene in recent years, but so far in 2023, no rap album or song has reached the top of the US charts. Billboard is investigating the reasons behind this phenomenon.
- It is foreseeable that the numbers of streaming subscriptions will soon stagnate in many countries. Some are placing their hopes on the baby boomer generation, as there is still a lot of untapped potential there. However, an analysis by Music Watch in the USA now reveals that only 10% of boomers who do not yet have a subscription intend to get one. Therefore, it is highly unlikely that the boomer generation will contribute to a surge, and one can legitimately ask: If not them, then who?
- Here, you can read or listen to how music videos have evolved over the years, both in terms of their style and their significance.


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You can take this one straight out of the surprise bank for the month: Black Ops 3 could be set for a release on Mac OS very soon.
As reported by the folks over at Charlie Intel, a rating request has been filed with the ESRB for the Mac OS port of Call of Duty: Black Ops 3. Unsurprisingly, it was filed by Aspyr Media, well known for its port of PC games to Mac.
It will have been more than three years since the game’s original release, but better late than never, I guess.
Earlier this year in February, some crafty fans noticed an update to the SteamDB page for Black Ops 3, revealed a password-protected section of data with the title “macbranch”.
Fast forward more than a month, and now we have a Black Ops 3 listing on the ESRB’s official website.
There’s been no confirmation regarding the release, or if it will get a Steam or Battle.net release. But given the classification is out there, it appears inevitable that Black Ops 3 will hit MacOS in the very near future.


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Firms can now stop cold calls
COMPANIES will be able to block unwanted 'cold' calls thanks to new rules that take effect today. Private individuals have been able to register with the Telephone Preference Service since 1999.
Registration puts your phone number on a list that companies are not allowed to dial when trying to drum up business.
Now firms themselves will have the same rights to stop unwanted sales calls.
Direct marketing companies are under a legal requirement to check and comply with TPS registration. Working experience of the scheme shows that registration is a very effective way of preventing cold calls to phone subscribers who do not want them.
The new measures, introduced by Communications Minister Stephen Timms, mean that companies can now also block unwanted sales calls by writing to the TPS and registering the relevant phone numbers. They will be given an annual reminder of those numbers in case they no longer need to be covered.
Business organisations say that the volume of unwanted calls puts a major burden on small firms who don't have enough staff to man telephones and politely tell callers not to ring again.
Communications Minister Stephen Timms said: 'Although direct telephone marketing is a useful business tool, many firms just don't have the resources to cope. This measure gives those firms the option to say no to cold calls.
'This is a benefit for business in response to their concerns and will also target marketing calls more effectively. It will be for direct marketers to check the TPS to make sure they are complying with the wishes of those companies they want to contact.'
The Office of the Information Commissioner (OIC) will enforce the measures. Breaching an enforcement notice from the OIC can lead to a maximum fine of £5,000 per offence at a Magistrates Court or an unlimited fine before a jury.
The TPS was set up in 1999 and direct marketing firms have a legal obligation to check and comply with the list before calling. Failure to do so can result in enforcement action by the Office of the Information Commissioner.
Anyone wanting to register with the TPS can do so on its website.
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Animal Crossing: New Horizons is full of collabs to start off the new year!
The first collab announced is that of a Super Mario Bros. themed pack for Animal Crossing: New Horizons. From Luigi’s outfit to the “?” Block can be ordered in-game as clothing/furniture items. The familiar green pipes can be used to teleport from one part of the island to another part (as long as you have placed more than one pipe).
The free update has already launched on February 25. Once you install the update, the items will be ready to buy in-game via Nook Shopping in town hall on March 1. This collab is due in part to celebrate Nintendo’s Super Mario Bros.’ 35th anniversary. It is suggested that you can recreate Super Mario Bros. levels on your New Horizons island.
Another collab is that with Sanrio via an Amiibo card pack! Once you use the cards, you can order Sanrio themed items in-game as well as invite residents that come with the card pack— i.e. Chai, Etoile, etc. The card pack has 6 cards in total and each one is specifically themed to each Sanrio character like; Hello Kitty, Pompompurin, Little Twin Stars, and much more!
These packs become available on March 26 at Target. This comes after a March 18 software update. This isn’t the first time Animal Crossing has collabed with Sanrio (nor Super Mario Bros.) as shown in Animal Crossing: New Leaf via a crossover pack, according to Polygon. According to the same article on Polygon, the packs will cost $5.99.
This isn’t the first time Animal Crossing has done a collab, and it certainly will not be the last!


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Dynamic new cover art for Harry Potter ebooks and audiobooks
May 31, 2022
This summer, the Harry Potter series will be getting a radical new look for those enjoying the stories on digital devices. Twenty-five years after J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone was first published in print in the UK, the audiobooks and eBooks continue to ride high in the bestseller lists, with new generations discovering them every year. Now Pottermore Publishing, the Wizarding WorldTM’s global digital publisher, has brought its cover art bang up to date with a dynamic new suite of cover designs for the seven Harry Potter eBooks and audiobooks.
Bringing both iconic and lesser-known scenes from these beloved stories alive in thrilling detail for fans and new readers alike, the new cover art invites the next generation of readers and listeners to jump into the action and discover the Harry Potter books on their phones, tablets, e-readers and other devices.
The designs bring to vivid colour scenes from the books, some never before depicted on the covers, such as the flying Ford Anglia crashing into the Whomping Willow, Hermione facing down the Death Eaters, and the depths of the Great Lake, as well as giving new perspectives on iconic moments such as Harry’s first Quidditch match, his first encounter with the Knight Bus, Dumbledore drinking Voldemort’s potion, and Voldemort facing Harry in the final Battle of Hogwarts. By placing the much-loved characters centre stage, the covers show in brilliant detail how Harry and his friends progress and grow up through each year of Hogwarts, as they encounter challenges and adventures together. Incorporated into the designs are a multitude of characters and beautifully realised, often subtle canonical details to delight and intrigue readers and listeners, whether they are diehard fans or new to the stories.
Skillfully crafted by creative design experts Studio La Plage, the covers were made with today’s generation in mind. The aim was to give a fresh but instantly recognisable treatment to the stories – whether they are being read on digital devices at home or on the move.
Mike Richards, Pottermore Publishing Head of Marketing, said:
‘We know that the Harry Potter books continue to hold a place in the hearts of millions all over the world and, even now, regularly occupy places across audiobook and eBook bestseller lists. It’s been so exciting to create new, character-led imagery that matches the enthusiasm of the next generation of readers and listeners and ignites their imaginations afresh.’
Jack Bedford, Associate Creative Director at Studio La Plage, said:
‘It was both a challenge and an honour to take the legacy of the Harry Potter covers and create a new visual approach fit for the digital age. Most importantly, we wanted to retain the essence of what we know and love most about the Wizarding World. We set out to create exciting artwork that had our digital readers and listeners at heart. The aesthetic had to inspire a new audience whilst keeping its existing fanbase captivated. We achieved this by layering in hidden details from the stories, bringing the rich, magical moments of the Wizarding World world to life. Our new covers celebrate the moment before the action. They invite readers to experience moments of fantasy, emotion, bravery and friendship – ultimately asking the question: ‘What happens next?’ We can’t wait to share them.’
The seven cover designs will be adopted in all territories across the digital Harry Potter eBooks and audiobooks from 31st May, almost 25 years on from the first book’s publication in June 1997.. They’ll be just in time to join in with the celebrations of the 25th anniversary of the first book’s publication in the UK in June, and in time to join in with an exciting new readers’ campaign, ‘Starting Harry Potter’, which will be launched on WizardingWorld.com in July.


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During the December 2017–February 2018, properties typically sold within one month in Washington, California, Nevada, Utah, Colorado, Nebraska, Minnesota, Michigan, Kentucky, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, and the District of Columbia.
Lack of homes available for sale and the concomitant rise in prices appears to be sidelining many first-time potential homebuyers in 2018.
Despite rising prices, the share of investor and vacation home buyers has held steady in the past two years.
A healthy economy and the solid pace of job creation continues to drive homebuying demand.
Mortgage rates dipped to 4.27 percent this January, down 2.5 percent compared to 4.38 percent a year ago.
Imposing a 25 percent tariff on imports of steel and a 10 percent tariff on imports of aluminum, even if excludes those imports from Canada and Mexico, will raise the price of newly constructed home.
REALTORS® report “low inventory” and “interest rate” as the major issues affecting transactions in February 2018.
Existing-home sales declined 2.3% in January from one month prior while new home sales dropped 7.8%.
Strong buyer traffic amid low supply of homes coming into the market continues to push up home prices.
International Women’s Day is a day to acknowledge the economic, political, and social achievements of women. In recognition of this day we can examine the profile of women REALTORS® using the 2017 Member Profile.
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Things are changing in sports. As fans saw the Staples Center become the Crypto.com Arena this season in Los Angeles, folks wondered where sports might go next. Especially when it comes to cryptocurrency. Things are still evolving, though. There is much to still be learned and figured out in this new frontier. However, one thing we do know for sure is that the NFL has granted teams permission to pursue blockchain sponsorships. So teams can seek sponsorship. But they cannot promote cryptocurrency directly.
NFL Sends Out Memo on Blockchain Sponsorships
The memo states, “In this evolving regulatory environment, it remains essential that we proceed carefully when evaluating potential commercial opportunities involving blockchain technologies, and conduct appropriate diligence on all potential partners and their business models.” The NFL wants to take the slow-burning approach. Especially when it comes to this new venture. They are moving forward with blockchain sponsorships. They are just doing so carefully. The memo continued, “Clubs will continue to be prohibited from directly promoting cryptocurrency.” That is a key part of what will still be the case for NFL teams across the league.
However, there is optimism about where things are headed in this realm. Especially with blockchain technology. The NFL’s head of consumer products, Joe Ruggiero, told CNBC, “We’re extremely bullish on blockchain technology.” He continued, “We think that it has a lot of potential to really shape innovation, shape fan engagement over the course of the coming decade.” The opportunity is there. The NFL is just thinking long-term when it comes to this.
Another key part of the memo read, “Subject to League approval, Clubs may now accept advertising (without use of club marks and logos, unless in connection with a League NFT deal) for NFTs and NFT companies.”
There is more to the memo and the story. It also states that teams will not be able to be “engaging in product licensing arrangements or sponsorships for NFTs or NFT companies (other than as permitted in connection with League-level NFT partnerships).” So, NFL teams in 2022 can now add NFT deals on the advertising front. However, they still cannot license any products or sponsorships for both NFT companies and NFTs themselves.
Future of The NFL
Ruggiero concluded, “Everything is changing so quickly – we all have to be looking at the next areas of innovation. So, we’re spending a lot of time looking at where the future might go.” Only time will tell what this all means for the future of business in the NFL.
However, with NFTs and cryptocurrency gaining in popularity. It is fair to wonder how much further the league will dip its toes into these waters. In the not-too-distant future. Again, only time will tell, but it is something to watch.


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Thornton, Colorado isn’t the first city to launch a “Shop Local” program, though it hopes to set a precedent for other cities in Colorado. There’s a lot of homework that goes into creating such a program, but there are results to show other cities’ successes. Here are just a few:
• Portland, Maine: A 2007 survey of businesses found that:
60% were seeing improved sales and customer loyalty
Nearly 75% said customers had told them that they were consciously trying to do more shopping (or all) at local businesses.
40% said they gained new customers
• Nationally: Over the 2009 holiday season, independent retailers in cities with “Buy Local” or “Think Local First” campaigns saw a 3.0% increase in sales, versus only 1.0% for cities without a program.
• Nationally: A survey of independent retailers found that those in cities with “Shop Local” programs saw an average increase of 2% over the 2006 holiday season, compared to just 0.5% in cities without a “Shop Local” program.
• Nationally: A January 2011 survey of independent businesses (retailers, service providers, restaurants, etc.) found that those in cities with “Shop Local” programs saw revenue growth of 5.6% in 2010, vs. only 2.1% for those in cities without a shop local program.*


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NEW DELHI: At a time when the domestic sales of popular models are nosediving, there are few passenger vehicles and two-wheeler models whose sales are skyrocketing when compared to the sales in the same period last year, reveals an ETAuto Research.
Among two-wheelers, there are models which have grown at a striking rate of 306.27 per cent. While the growth rate of passenger vehicles touched as high as 647.14 per cent.
Two-wheeler models like Bajaj Platina have outperformed the commuter segment growth rate because of the rise of start-ups like Vogo (Ola self-drive arm), Bounce and Food-tech companies like Zomato and Swiggy.Vinay Piprasania
Indian auto market is largely concentrated amongst a few automakers like Maruti Suzuki, Mahindra & Mahindra, Hero MotorCorp and Honda Motorcycles Scooters. So any swing in the sales of these manufacturers clearly gets reflected in the overall industry numbers.
However, some may argue that this high growth rate in domestic sales of models like Honda CR-V, Ford Endeavour and Marazzo is because of their low base.
Both Ford Endeavour and Honda CR-V posted a growth rate of 33.75 per cent and 647.14 per cent respectively in H12019.
"For models like Ford Endeavour and Honda CR-V the demand is more or less constant. With the fact that these models are now available with benefits and discounts further enhances the demand," said Vinay Piprasania, Consulting Director, Counterpoint Research.
Japanese carmaker Honda Cars India is currently offering up to Rs 5 lakh benefits on its premium utility vehicle CR-V.
Gaurav Vangal, country head, production forecast, at IHS Automotive added that Ford Endeavour has been doing good. It offers more features segment leader Toyota Fortuner which gives it an edge.
On a similar note, Maruti Suzuki Ertiga sales were up by 78.79 per cent at 48,411 units when compared to 27,077 units in the same period last year.
“Maruti Suzuki Ertiga enjoys a sweet spot. It is the only MPV with six to seven-seater capacity whose price started at Rs 7.55 lakh” added Vangal.
Apart from this, Ertiga has also been able to cater to both personal and commercial buyers with Ertiga and Ertiga M (only sold to fleet operators) model which has boosted their sales, opined industry experts.
In the two-wheeler segment, models like Aprilia SR 125 witnessed a growth as high as 306.27 per cent. Other models like Suzuki Access, TVS N Torq, Bajaj Platina also recorded healthy double-digit growth.
"Two-wheeler models like Bajaj Platina have outperformed the commuter segment growth rate because of the rise of start-ups like Vogo (Ola self-drive arm), Bounce and Food-tech companies like Zomato and Swiggy. While scooters like Suzuki Access and Burgman have been able to entice buyers with attractive offers", said Vinay Piprasania.
We are extremely saddened to inform the untimely demise of Vikram S Kirloskar, Vice Chairman, Toyota Kirloskar Motor on 29th November 2022. At this time of grief, we request everyone to pray that his soul rests in peace. Last respect can be paid at Hebbal Crematorium, Bengaluru, at 1 pm on Wednesday, Toyota said.
According to ETAuto sources, the raid began at the company’s Corporate office in Gurgaon around 3:00 PM and continued till the story is filed. The latest development comes in light of heightened scrutiny by law-enforcement agencies on companies operating in India which have links with neighboring country, China.


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Ruben Plasencia, a 27-year-old Spanish photographer, has produced a picture collection of blind people titled "Obscure". He worked on the project for over two months with a Spanish organization. He explains: "The incessant race prejudices and stereotypes grow exponentially, these faces create a mockery of that idealized desire, finding their own beauty. I spent two wonderful months surrounded by people who opened my eyes, and my heart, to a whole new world of sensations."
Disposable coffee cups feature artwork by American graphic designer Miguel Cardona, Feb 27, 2014. Some are portraits of comic book heroes Iron Man, Optimus Prime and Batman, and some are TV characters such as Walter White from Breaking Bad.
The London Eye made from chips, Feb 19. UK artist Prudence Staite led her team to create a series of British landmarks using chips, a favorite potato snack in Britain, to celebrate the UK’s National Chip Week, from Feb 17 to 23, 2014. The team used 10 kg of chips to build the iconic sculptures, with six months of planning, trial and careful model construction.


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Weekly sales roundup for Spring Valley Village, week ending Sept. 16
There were six sales in Spring Valley Village for the week ending Sept. 16, according to Blockshopper.com.
One notable transaction in the area was the sale of 8726 Lanell Lane. Chalet Construction Inc. sold the home to Kevin Hermis and Megan Hermis on Sept. 16.
The 2,365-square-foot, three-bedroom, two-bath home was built in 1963 and is located in the Cedarwood subdivision.
Other transactions include the sale of 8801 Cedarspur Drive to Karl J. Dorrell and Kimberly L. Dorrell.
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The internet is still not going to give you a haircut.
Steven Joyce will return to the catwalk next week when he attends a fashion show in Vietnam.
Two children broke out of daycare and wandered across a four-lane road.
But there were faults on both sides at Te Kura Kaupapa Maori o Otepou.
After a long wait, the Pt Chevalier Kindergarten community has a new home.


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I want to thank everyone who has been so supportive of NAB Show and understanding of the difficult decision we made to cancel it again this year. There was genuine excitement expressed by so many in our community [...]
The North American Broadcasters Association (NABA), a trade association dealing with technical, operational and regulatory issues affecting North American broadcasters, recently announced a Recommendation for broadcasters on the use of High Dynamic Range (HDR) technology. [...]
A picture is worth a thousand words. If that’s true, then animation is worth tens of thousands of words. Innovation Challenge winning Northeastern University has done research on just how valuable animations are for getting [...]
BeamON™ from BEAM Dynamics is a product intelligence platform for broadcast stations. The platform bridges the communication barrier between product owners and manufacturers to help broadcast studios reduce costly downtime on set and extend equipment life cycles.
Back in 1995, the hot radio technology was the Radio Data System (RDS), a digital subcarrier that can be carried by analog FM signals to provide a low-rate (but super-useful and robust) data broadcasting capability. Eager for its members to sell new radios that support RDS, the Electronic Industries Association (EIA, precursor to the Consumer Technology Association, CTA) launched a program to provide 500 radio stations across the U.S. with RDS encoders to seed the market and break the “chicken or the egg” dilemma that plagues so many new technologies. In return, EIA asked for $5,000 in advertising time per station to explain the capabilities of the new technology.
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ExOfficio was one of the first brands to introduce EPA-registered Insect Shield® Repellent Apparel to the U.S. in 2004 which effectively repels mosquitoes, ticks, ants, flies, chiggers and midges through 70 washings. The innovative collection combines sun protection and insect repellent treatments for maximum outdoor protection. For 2014 ExOfficio is expanding their assortment to include over 30 BugsAway products for men and women, including jackets, shirts, pants, hats, and socks. The expansion is timely given the rise in insect-borne diseases such as Lyme and West Nile Virus.
Tick-Borne Disease Alliance:
According to the TBDA (Tick-Borne Disease Alliance), Lyme is the number one tick-borne illness in the United States.
Revised numbers from the CDC reflect that they have been under reporting Lyme disease. Instead of the 30,000 cases a year previously reported, the CDC has now issued a statement that the numbers are more in the range of 300,000 cases a year. 96% of these cases were reported from 13 states. CDC Lyme Statistics According to the CDC, Lyme disease is now the most commonly reported vector-borne illness in the United States, and that the new estimate suggests that the total number of people diagnosed with Lyme disease is roughly 10 times higher than the yearly reported number.
Tick Encounter Resource Center
Dr. Tom Mather, “the TickGuy” at the University of Rhode Island TickEncounter Resource Center is hearing from people across most of the USA that all types of ticks seem to be more abundant than in the past - despite the brutally cold winter throughout most of the country.
West Nile Virus – Costing the US about $56 Million a Year
The first case of West Nile virus in the U.S. dates back to 1999. Since then, the virus has moved its way through 48 states costing the United States nearly 800 million. This equates to about 56 million per year.
In response to increasing demand for protective clothing, ExOfficio is launching a number of new BugsAway styles for 2014. In particular, the BugsAway Damselfly™ Jacket and Pant for women and the Sandfly™ Jacket and Pant. The pieces provide lightweight, packable protection from bugs. The lightweight mesh jacket stuffs into its own side security zip pocket making it easy to stash in any pack and quick to pull out to turn any outfit into BugsAway apparel. Reinforced shoulders will hold up under backpack straps, and an adjustable hood keeps insects away from the ears, neck and face. MSRP $80 (pant and jacket sold separately).
The women’s BugsAway Lumen Hoody™, crafted from a lightweight mesh, has been expanded for Spring 2014 into a collection of women’s shirts. The women’s short and long sleeve shirts features the Lumen mesh on the shoulders and sleeves, while the popular Lumen Hoody provides a comfortable, flattering mesh knit layer as the temperature gets cooler. MSRP $40 - $60.
About Insect Shield® Technology:
Insect Shield Repellent Apparel and Gear are revolutionary products designed to provide long-lasting, effective and convenient personal insect protection. The durable protection provided by Insect Shield is the result of years of research and testing. In July 2003, Insect Shield Repellent Apparel was registered by the United States Environmental Protection Agency. Insect Shield Technology is utilized by leading lifestyle brands, work wear distributors and International relief organizations across the globe to provide effective protection against insects and the diseases they can carry. Insect Shield is an approved vendor of the US Army and US Marine Corps.
ExOfficio celebrates the traveler by crafting garments that allow them to experience the world unhindered. ExOfficio was born in 1987 when our founders discovered the need for technical apparel that performs as gear. They engineered a shirt with the functions of a fly-fishing vest, the ventilation of a cool breeze and the construction of a men’s dress shirt. We put the same thought into every detail for garments that will enhance any adventure. ExOfficio is devoted to enhancing worldly exploration through clothing that packs well, performs and is durable enough for a lifetime. ExOfficio is sold internationally in specialty outdoor, fly-fishing, travel and luggage stores. For more information visit www.exofficio.com.


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Microsoft will be expanding the availability of its Windows Marketplace to 23 new countries. This expansion plan for Windows Marketplace was announced by Microsoft during the ongoing Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain. The 23 new markets will expand the existing marketplace availability from 40 countries to 63.
Recently Windows Marketplace had been made available in Argentina, Indonesia, Malaysia, Peru and the Philippines. With the new update, the Windows Phone support will be coming to Bahrain, Bulgaria, China, Costa Rica, Croatia, Estonia, Iceland, Iraq, Israel, Kazakhstan, Latvia, Lithuania, Qatar, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Thailand, Turkey, UAE, Ukraine, Venezuela, and Vietnam.
Referring to the imminent markets, Joe Belfiore from the Windows team writes:
“28 new consumer markets this year alone, for a total of 63 markets worldwide where your Windows Phone apps may be sold. In terms of actual potential app customers, the addition of new price points and customers in China and the other new markets represents a near 60% increase in the total addressable market for Windows Phone. I told you it was a big step!”
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Improving efficiency in animal protein productionPublished: 12-11-2015, | Member: Nutreco / Nutreco R&D
The demand for animal protein is predicted nearby to double in the next 40 years, while nitrogen, phosphorus and carbon dioxide emissions need to be halved. These conflicting demands require extra innovation, according to Leo den Hartog, Director R&D at Nutreco and part-time professor at Wageningen University. On July 1, 2015, Food Valley Society members were invited to visit Nutreco’s new research facilities.
Nutreco produces feed and feed ingredients for farm animals and fish and has sales in over 80 countries worldwide. The company also offers its customers a broad range of services like raw materials composition tables, lab support, near infrared (NIR) analyses, and species-specific production and economic models (NutriOpt).
Nutreco invests heavily in research and development. Internationally, the company employs 250 R&D people at 11 research centres. In early 2016, it will open a new research facility in Boxmeer, The Netherlands, dedicated to calf and beef nutrition. The Food Valley Society excursion in July offered members a chance to visit this new facility.
Nutreco’s research program is based on three key focus areas for innovation: Life Start, Health & Welfare and Feed efficiency. “By the year 2050, meat production is expected to have to grow by 200 million tonnes and dairy by 300 million tonnes in order to meet the growing demand for meat, fish and dairy,” says Den Hartog..
He links the predicted rise in demand to population growth. “The World Health Organization (WHO) forecasts that there will be nine billion people to feed by 2050. The demand for meat, fish and dairy keeps also growing as the standard of living in countries like China, India and Brazil continues to rise. That means we’ll have to produce 75% more meat and 50% more milk.” Den Hartog does not find these numbers alarming. “The production of animal protein can be made much more efficient,” he says. “Up to 40 percent of the genetic potential of the animals around the world is not used”
There are great differences between countries and between farms within a country. “In The Netherlands, dairy cows produce an average of 9000 liters of milk per year. The worldwide average is much lower namely 2,500 liters of milk per cow annually. And half of the planet’s pigs are raised in China, where meat production is half as efficient as in Western countries.” But even in The Netherlands, there is room for improvement in efficiency.
Innovation is key, according to Den Hartog. “Good nutrition is essential for high levels of production and optimum animal health. Early life nutrition of a calf can determine her lifetime production. ” Every additional gram of daily growth of a calf in its first months of life delivers an extra 4 liters of milk in first lactation. Research results are used to further optimize Trouw Nutrition Sprayfo and Milkivit milk replacers for calves and its Milkiwean pig feed.
Intestinal health is also an important factor. “The better its intestinal health, the stronger the animal’s immune system,” Den Hartog said. “Good health is better for both the animals’ welfare and their production and it reduces the need for antibiotics.” Over the past few years, Nutreco has invested in new analytical methods in her research lab. Several mostly natural feed additives that boost intestinal health were launched. One of those is Selko Presan™, which was developed to optimize intestinal microbiota and improve gut wall integrity.
Nutreco’s third key focus area for innovation, devoted to Feed efficiency, investigates how to optimize feed rations (composition and amount) for optimal conversion of feed into animal protein (fish, meat, milk and eggs). “More efficient feed conversion doesn’t just benefit farmers, but also the environment because it helps to reduce nitrogen, phosphorus and carbon dioxide emissions.”
Den Hartog sees a bright future ahead. “I’m convinced we can continue to meet the world demand for animal protein even in 2050, as long as we keep investing in innovation and apply this new knowledge nationally and internationally.”


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DENVER, CO–(Marketwired – Aug 28, 2017) – Dewmar International BMC, Inc. (the “Company”) (OTC PINK: DEWM) today announced that its President, J.D. Houston, will speak at MJAC 2017, InvestorsHub International Cannabis Conference held in Los Angeles, California on September 1-2, 2017.
MJAC is the premier cannabis conference for retail investors presented by InvestorsHub. MJAC 2017 will showcase the industry’s very best investment options. The best minds in the market will educate and advocate for this unique and rapidly growing sector.
“I am looking forward to attending and speaking at MJAC 2017,” said J.D. Houston, President of Dewmar International. “The conference offers retail investors an excellent chance to gain critical business insight on companies in the cannabis sector.” Mr. Houston continued, “For Dewmar, the conference represents an opportunity for me to interact and inform investors of Dewmar’s cannabis business model from our portfolio of IP assets, to our revenue generating products and services. The conference also represents an opportunity for me to meet with managers of micro-cap funds that are looking to invest in companies like Dewmar that have strong growth prospects in


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by CardConnect MSP on Dec 8, 2016 2:36:09 PM
Clover is becoming more popular with businesses all around the world. And it just hit a major milestone with more than 500,000 devices shipped since its' launch.
With half a million Clover devices in the marketplace, merchants are running their businesses more effectively, saving time, and getting important jobs done more easily.
Here are some milestones:
- 500,000 Clover devices in the market
- 2.9 seconds average transaction time for EMV® "chip" cards. That's 5x faster than other EMV® card devices
- 220+ apps in the Clover App Market, helping merchants get jobs done faster and more easily - including employee scheduling, marketing, inventory, gift cards, and more
- 5,400 Clover transactions handled in a peak minute - secure peak performance merchants can count on
- 500,000 digital signatures taken per day on Clover devices
- 37% of U.S. cardholders have purchased something from a Clover merchant
- 7.5 million feet of receipt paper saved per year, thanks to electronic signatures
- 82,000 feet is the highest altitude where Clover has accepted payment
- 350,000 Clover Station swivels daily


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Kuala Lumpur, March 6 – The Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (Matta) fair to be held at the Putra World Trade Centre (PWTC) for three days is expected to rake in RM150 million in sales and attract more than 100,000 visitors.
Its chairman, Judy Cheah said last year the first Matta fair held in March had attracted 100,188 visitors while the September fair attracted 86,867 visitors.
“This year, the fair will see a total of 1,058 booths and close to 400 exhibitors providing all kinds of special deals, ranging from travel and tour packages, hotel accommodation, themed attractions and great deals from airlines,” she said at the SIA-MATTA Joint press conference here, Wednesday.
Also present was Singapore Airlines (SIA) General Manager, Tan Wei Qi.
She said the fair, which will be opened for the public from 10 am to 9pm from March 14, will also have three contests for the visitors, namely ‘Buyers Contest’ for those who purchased RM500 worth of packages during the fair, offering a grand prize of two business class return air tickets to London, courtesy of SIA.
The ‘Visit Malaysia Year (VMY) 2014 Contest’ is open for those who spend a minimum of RM200 on domestic packages while the third one is ‘Visitors Hourly Contest’ which will be giving out up to eight prizes per hour for lucky visitors, starting from 11am to 7pm, she said.
Judy Cheah said the public can also purchase their entry ticket to the fair, which is RM4 per person, via online at www.mattafair.org.my.
Meanwhile, Tan said SIA will showcase their new generation cabin product for the first time in Malaysia during the Matta Fair, which include the new seats and KrisWorld in-flight entertainment system.
“As the official airline of the Matta Fair 2014, visitors can also try out our new business class and economy class products,” he said adding that SIA had invested more than USD150 million (RM491.2 million) to install the new products on its latest B777-300ER aircraft.
Tan said these products were currently available on selected flights on the Singapore-London and Singapore-Mumbai routes, and will be available on the Singapore-Tokyo route by end of this month.
“More routes will be announced as we progressively take delivery of our new Boeing 777-300ER aircraft this year and Airbus A350s from next year,” he said.


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Last month, we reported that, at last, Starbucks had decided to begin offering its first non-dairy alternative to soy — coconut milk — and the world rejoiced.
However, the people not plagued by a nut allergy wanted more. "Where is the almond milk?" they asked.
At last, though only in Japan, the company is introducing the coveted milk alternative, and also featuring it in two new specialty drinks: the Almond Milk Frappuccino with Honey Crunch and the Almond Milk Latte with Almond Crunch.
Both concoctions include some form of coffee, almond milk, honey, honey-flavored whipped cream, and roasted almonds.
They're also limited-time offerings, so now's the time for almond milk enthusiasts to step up their game. If these drinks do well, maybe Starbucks will make the milk a permanent fixture in its stores.
For now, though, in regards to the U.S., Fallon O'Connor, Vice President of Edelman for Starbucks, said:


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The Michigan U.S. Senator Carl Levin is expecting a part of president-elect Barack Obama's economic stimulus package will include money for the development and manufacturing of advanced batteries. Levin has called for $1 billion in federal grants for companies to develop and manufacture batteries such as the lithium ion battery that will go into hybrid and electric vehicles.
“We are at a critical juncture in the commercialization of advanced battery technology,” Levin said in a statement. “Battery manufacturers at this moment are assessing the battery production options in the U.S. and other countries.”
“We cannot afford to lose the development and production of advanced batteries to other countries that are willing to offer greater financial incentives than we are.
Levin said while most of the technology to develop advanced batteries was first invented in the US, nearly all of these batteries currently in production come from Pacific Rim countries.
Levin said that Congress has already authorized grants for advanced battery development and production in the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007. But till now, Congress has failed to appropriate funds for the programs.


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May 1, 2015 | Antiques & Auction News
U.S. New Program to Promote and Support Younger Generation
Originally started in the U.K., the new program, Antiques Young Guns U.S.A., will promote growth, education and exposure to those in the trade, 39 years old or younger, to a national audience of antiques enthusiasts.
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May 1, 2015 | New England Antiques Journal
U.S. Antique Shows Announces Antiques Young Guns U.S.A.
U.S. Antique Shows officially announced its strategic alliance with Antiques Young Guns UK at a press conference held March 28 at the Pier Antique Show.
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December 19, 2014 | Antiques & The Arts Weekly
Antiques Group Seeks Ways To Attract Young People
U.S. Antique Shows recently announced its strategic alliance with Antiques Young Guns UK to bring its successful program from England to the United States.
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December 15, 2014 | Maine Antique Digest
The British Invasion
With the help of U.S. Antique Shows, Antiques Young Guns is coming stateside. Antiques Young Guns U.S. will debut mid-January.
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November 24, 2014 | Antiques Trade Gazette
Young Guns Target America
USAS organize nine antiques fairs a year across four states and they will use the Antique Young Guns U.S brand to promote and support those in the trade aged 39 years old or younger across the States.
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November 23, 2014 | Antiques News & Fairs
AYG Land in USA
The fast growing movement of young and enthusiastic members of the Antiques Young Guns has much to celebrate this month.
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August 13, 2014 | Biz Bash
Miami/South Florida’s Top 100 Events 2014
#8 Trade Event, Expo & Convention: Some 50,000 consumers delicately storm the Miami Beach Convention Center for the world’s largest antique show, featuring nearly 1,000 national and international dealers. Next: January 30-February 3, 2015
June 12, 2014 | JCK Online
Debbie Puccio Joins U.S. Antique Shows
Puccio most recently worked in group sales in the hospitality industry. At U.S. Antique Shows, she will secure exhibitors for the Armory Antique Show and the Pier Antique Show, both in New York, and the Miami National Antique Show.
May 15, 2014 | Antiques & Auction News
U.S. Antique Shows Forms Global Partnership with Italy’s Mercanteinfiera
U.S. Antique Shows, the world’s largest producer of indoor antique shows, recently announced a global partnership with the Italian-based Mercanteinfiera. With 33 years of experience in the exhibition industry, Mercanteinfiera conducts a fair of modernism, antiques, and colleciables that is produced biannually in Parma, Italy.


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Hold the pepperoni.
Meat processing plants across the country are struggling to hire employees during the pandemic, causing a shortage of pepperoni in Northeast Pennsylvania.
“Part of it is demand, most of it is supply,” said Joe Fasula, Gerrity’s Supermarkets co-owner.
Gerrity’s Supermarkets switched the brand of pepperoni they usually offer at their deli because of the shortage, said Fasula.
“Everybody is struggling to hire and to get enough workers and it’s really hitting the food industry really hard,” he said. “When people walk into their local grocery store and see empty shelves a lot of that is related to the manufacturers.”
Bill Sheakoski, who co-owns Pizza by Pappas with his brother, Tom Sheakoski, has been dealing with a pepperoni shortage for the past three weeks.
“It really comes down to the manufacturer, not necessarily that the product doesn’t exist,” he said. “It all has to do with the processing plants if they have to shut down, and that’s what is happening with pepperoni.”
Pepperoni is a popular topping at Pizza by Pappas that complements other toppings, including bacon and onion, he said.
The pizza shop at 303 N. Washington Ave. in downtown Scranton has also substituted different brands of pepperoni for the type they typically use. The price has also increased for the product, which they are purchasing through multiple vendors, although it has been back ordered. In one instance, Sheakoski ordered five cases and only received three.
Sheakoski is trying to keep a two- to three-week supply of the cured meat so it doesn’t impact the shop’s pizza topping offerings.
Pepperoni is not the first, or the last, product to hit the 86 board.
“These last few months in the restaurant business, it’s always something, this is just the next thing in line,” Sheakoski said. “We just went through a drastic spike in cheese prices.”
Fasula is predicting continuing food shortages.
“If we assume that restaurants will be closing their outdoor dining for the winter and people will begin eating at home even more than they are now and holiday demand, I expect the shortages to get worse and worse as the year progresses,” he said.


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With the constant variety of new foods to try in fast food restaurants across the country and the major ad campaigns touting the quality of inventive new sandwiches, it would be easy to conclude that new menu items attract customers to restaurants. Based on other data, though, it seems that most restaurant customers are scared of or simply don’t want the new stuff.
According to a report from market research firm NPD, almost 70% of restaurant customers will not try new menu items. Only 17% of consumers surveyed by NPD said they would try a new menu item and 10% said they would try one of those limited-time-only food offerings.
For restaurants introducing new products, then, the odds are already stacked against them. There are some things, however, that restauranteurs can do to increase the likelihood of customers trying their new menu items.
According to the NPD report customers largely use their eyes and imagination when ordering new items, imagining how different foods will taste. Other considerations include item pricing and how healthy a new food choice is. Also, the report found that consumers tend to replace their regular orders only with something that is the same type of food.
“Insight into the reasons why consumers try a food or beverage menu item that they have not purchased before provides restaurant operators with the knowledge required for successful product innovation, introduction, and marketing,” said Bonnie Riggs, restaurant analyst at NPD. “In addition, stimulating menu-item trial and delivering a satisfying experience should lead to repeat visits and sustained customer loyalty.”
These concepts are generally more important for diners and fast food businesses, where customers are less likely to try a new menu item. For casual dining restaurants the report found that around 40% of customers are willing to try out a new food on the menu.
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