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Some Pennsylvania lawmakers are trying to implement a harebrained scheme to legalize and regulate PA online gambling.
It’s so inane, that by legalizing online gambling, it would actually have the opposite effect, keeping legal iGaming out of the Keystone State.
Where things stand in Pennsylvania on gambling
A Senate committee was set to start work on a gambling package today. The House bill that is the vehicle for gambling expansion in the state — H 271 — passed out of a Senate committee by a margin of 13-1.
The bill is just a shell right now — it just authorizes tablet gaming in some PA airports. We know, however, that the plan is to load this up with revenue-producing gambling measures eventually.
One of the possibilities for such an amendment is the authorization of online gambling. However, there are concerns about how such regulation would be worded, and how it would be taxed.
The PA online gambling component
There have been a variety of gaming bills that have popped up this year in PA, all of them with slightly different approaches for legalizing online gambling. Most have had a fairly reasonable tax rate associated with online gambling.
But even a 25-percent tax rate — the highest of any proposal to date — would be too high to sustain an iGaming industry in PA.
Now, we know that there’s a proposal likely coming in the Senate that would tax it at a far higher rate.
State Sen.Tommy Tomlinson is insisting that tax rates for online gambling mirror the rates set for the state’s land-based casinos.
Sources further assert that Tomlinson’s advocacy is gaining significant momentum among his colleagues.
Currently, Pennsylvania taxes land-based slots at 54 percent and table games at 16 percent.
A 54-percent tax would kill PA online gambling
Tomlinson’s possible tax rate conflates land-based gambling and online, which are not the same animal whatsoever.
We know this: No one would offer online slot machines in Pennsylvania if they are taxed at 54 percent. The margins are far lower for the online product.
The state is trying to legalize online gambling to generate hundreds of millions of dollars in new revenue.
While there is a possibility that operators would try to offer table games online at the lower tax rate, this is not likely to generate really meaningful revenue for the state. All we have to do is look at land-based revenue for table games vs. slots for PA casinos. The former is a fraction of the latter.
The Tomlinson proposal — at least what we know of it — would be a giant fail on the revenue front. Here’s hoping Pennsylvania lawmakers don’t fall for a tax rate that doesn’t accomplish any of the state’s goals when it comes to iGaming.


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Meghan Markle’s Oprah interview outfit chosen as ‘Costume of the Yr’
The gown that Meghan Markle wore throughout her explosive interview with American TV legend Oprah Winfrey has been declared “Costume Of The Yr” and it might be displayed at at Trend Museum Tub.
A consultant for the museum in a press release that, “There are moments in historical past which are all concerning the gown and Meghan’s Oprah interview was simply such an event.”
A press launch by the Trend Museum mentioned, “It’s well-known that members of the Royal household typically use outfits to ship a message by means of their selection of fashion, color or motif.
“The Duchess selected a gown with a lotus flower design due to the flower’s symbolic affiliation with rebirth, self-regeneration and non secular enlightenment, and its skill to flourish regardless of seemingly difficult circumstances.”
The press launch mentioned, “Meghan’s wrap gown by Armani, worn to showcase a divine being pregnant, framed the Duchess in black towards the bountiful landscaping of Tyler Perry’s Hollywood backyard. This look now, by means of sheer affiliation with a viral tv second, is firmly engrained in our popular culture psyche.”

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If one of the biggest tech leakers is correct, the iPhone 12 Pro will lack one of the best features in the best Samsung phones. That feature? The 120Hz refresh rate display technology that is also found in Apple’s iPad Pro.
This news comes to us from Jon Prosser, from Front Page Tech, which is one of Apple’s most prolific leakers but also has a mixed track record. For example, he said the new Apple Watch 6 would be announced in a press release on Monday, when only the event would be announced.
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Prosser also revealed that mass production has begun on the iPhone 12. That phone is expected to be announced at an October event, and not at Tuesday’s Time Flies Event, which could also debut the iPad Air 4.
Refresh rates of 120Hz give screens impressively smooth scrolling and image movement, so everything is much more pleasing to the eye. It is also ideal for enjoying games and videos with higher framerates. And as someone spending more and more time with the iPad Pro, that’s something you’ll notice.
Apple is also a bit late for the 120Hz party. Samsung has the technology in its Galaxy S20 Plus and Galaxy S20 Ultra phones, as well as dynamic (self-adjusting) 120Hz frequencies in the Note 20 Ultra and Galaxy Z Fold 2. The 120Hz technology is also in the OnePlus 8 Pro.
It wouldn’t be out of the ordinary for Apple to be slightly late for a new technology. The company doesn’t seem to prioritize being the first to deliver a feature, and instead expects to get it right. And judging by Prosser’s words, it seems Apple has failed to set 120Hz frequencies for the iPhone 12.
Is iPhone 13 the lucky number for 120Hz? We will find out sooner or later. Stay tuned to Tom’s Guide to everything Apple and iPhone related.


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Panasonic today announced that its US subsidiary, Panasonic Corporation of North America, will establish a Panasonic Hollywood Blu-ray Testing Center (PHBTC) within the existing facilities of Panasonic Hollywood Laboratory and start testing services today.
Blu-ray Discs feature strong copyright protection technology, and conducting logical format verification of entertainment content in replicated BD-Video discs requires technical sophistication. Until now there has been no testing service available for content verification before disc replication although many in the motion picture industry expressed the need for a testing center to provide such services, especially in Hollywood area. The new Panasonic testing center, PHBTC, meets this industry's need and is expected to accelerate the release of BD-Video titles by the motion picture industry.
In addition, Panasonic is inviting the member companies of Blu-ray Disc Association (BDA) to install their BD-Video playback products, including Blu-ray recorders and players in PHBTC so that content providers and authoring studios can confirm the interoperability of their titles using these playback products.
The testing services that will be provided include format verification service for the logical format of BD Video/Live Discs,
playback testing service for BD Video/Live Discs with the BD Video playback system as well as rental site service for format verification and playback testing.
Established in 2001, Panasonic Hollywood Laboratory is a leading authoring, replication and encoding facility and has been a major contributor to the creation of Blu-ray pre-recorded discs.


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NFLX: One-Minute Trade
NEW YORK ( TheStreet) -- Will Hulu's paid subscription service be complementary to Netflix ( NFLX) or become a thorn in its side? Hulu, which is co-owned by General Electric ( GE), News Corp. and Disney ( DIS), launched Hulu Plus earlier in the week. The subscription service will cost $9.99 a month and give users access to select current and past TV shows in high definition, including popular series like Glee, The Office and 30 Rock. Hulu Plus content will also be available through several devices like Apple's ( AAPL) iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch, as well as personal computers, Samsung TV and Blu-ray players. Hulu also plans to expand its reach to Microsoft's ( MSFT) Xbox 360, Sony's ( SNE)Playstation 3, and Sony and Vizio TVs and Blu-ray players. Since the launch of Hulu Plus, shares of Netflix have fallen more than 8%, exchanging hands at $105.03 Thursday morning.
According to ComScore, Hulu users watched nearly 1.2 billion videos in May, accounting for 3.5% of all online video viewership and second only to Google's ( GGOG) YouTube. "While the news of a paid Hulu service is not unexpected, this is the first new significant competitive challenge to Netflix in some time," Citi analyst Mark Mahaney wrote in a note. Nonetheless, most analysts don't think Hulu Plus poses a threat to Netflix. Hulu Plus costs $1 more a month than Netflix and still has commercials. Its offerings are also a bit limited, with no content from CBS, HBO, Showtime, ESPN, TNT and other networks.
"Hulu Plus doesn't have Netflix's broad movie offering and doesn't offer a hybrid DVD model like Netflix, but it could at the margin potentially impact Netflix's core subscriber metrics given the high quality of Hulu's offering," Mahaney wrote. The only real threat Hulu poses is stealing Netflix customers that are solely focused on TV, according to analysts. Hulu's subscription doesn't offer movies and is available on fewer devices then Netflix. According to reports TV shows account for only about 15% of Netflix's DVD mail shipments. Given all of this, do you think Hulu Plus poses any threat to Netflix? Take our poll below to see the consensus of TheStreet -- and feel free to leave a comment, to convince the world to the rightness of your opinion.
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There's even more holiday cheer planned for Goose Creek this year.
To kick off the holiday season, the Goose Creek Recreation Department will be holding its first Holiday Expo at the Goose Creek Community Center. The free event will be from 4:30-7:30 p.m. on Nov. 17.
There will be holiday shopping opportunities, as well as wellness information, according to a city release.
Vendors spaces are available for $15 and must be reserved by Nov. 16. For more information, call the Community Center at 843-569-4242 or visit the city's website, CityOfGooseCreek.com.
Earlier this week, we noted the holiday festival planned for Dec. 6, as well as a light show that will be on display through Jan. 1.
The city is looking for sponsors for the light display around the municipal center's lake. Interested businesses or community organizations can contact Barbara Nimocks at 843-569-4242 for more information.


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GrandVision reports strong 2Q and HY21 results with revenue and adj. EBITA acceleration Schiphol, the Netherlands – 6 August 2021. GrandVision N.V. publishes its Second Quarter and Half Year 2021 results. Due to the exceptional nature of the year 2020, GrandVision (the "Company") is also including comparisons versus 2019 in this press release. Second quarter and half year 2021 highlights Comparable revenue in the second quarter progressively returning to pre-pandemic levels at -1.2% versus 2019.
Transaction between HAL and EssilorLuxottica closed Schiphol, The Netherlands, 1 July 2021. GrandVision (Euronext: GVNV) announces today that the transaction between EssilorLuxottica SA (Euronext: EL) and HAL for the sale of HAL’s 76.72% interest in GrandVision (the “Transaction”) for a price equal to €28.42 per share has closed. Stephan Borchert, CEO of GrandVision, commented “With the Transaction between HAL and EssilorLuxottica completed, we are excited to lead GrandVision into a new chapter
PARIS (Reuters) -Ray-Ban maker EssilorLuxottica on Tuesday said it had decided to go ahead as planned with a takeover of Dutch eyewear store operator Grandvision and to close the deal on July 1. EssilorLuxottica, the French-Italian eyewear group, announced the bid for GrandVision in July 2019, aiming to control the Dutch company's more than 7,000 outlets across the world. But the planned deal has since been caught up in a legal battle between the two sides, with EssilorLuxottica arguing that decisions made by GrandVision during the COVID-19 pandemic could give grounds for ending its proposed takeover.


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French international hotel chain operator Accor has expanded its Novotel hotel network across India, with the opening of its eighth hotel under this brand in the country at Pune.
Jean-Michel Cassé, Senior Vice-President, Operations, Accor India says, “Accor is focused on India as a core growth market and the expansion of the Novotel brand in 2013 has been positive with three significant openings during the year. With brand Novotel, Accor hopes to introduce new segments and new markets especially for MICE, besides leisure.”
Earlier this quarter, the company launched Novotel Goa Shrem Resort and Novotel Ahmedabad. This mid-scale brand is proving a growth engine in driving Accor hotel development around the region and helping it capture a growing share of travellers in the commercial and leisure districts of Goa, Ahmedabad and Pune.
Novotel Pune breaks away from tradition and has a ‘Virtual Concierge’ facility. Located close to the commercial and retail precincts of the city, the hotel has 223 guest rooms including 14 suites, meeting spaces augmented by the latest technology and varied dining and recreation options.


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A home decorating, accessory and gift shop will open the doors to its permanent location on Oct. 2 in downtown Fernie.
Interior Envy, which started as a seasonal pop-up store, will open Oct. 2 for its soft open, and the grand opening will take place Thanksgiving weekend, Oct. 9-12.
Owners Allison Tobin and Joleen Droste welcome the public to stop in and have a look around.
The store hours are Monday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
For more check out the Interior Envy Facebook page.


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210531 | Champions Jersey
To commemorate THE NOTTINGHAM Panthers' Elite Series win at the start of May a special "Champions Edition" gold jersey was put on sale for fans to purchase.
Reception to those jerseys by the Panthers' fans has been nothing short of wonderful, showing that the Elite Series truly captured your imagination despite no fans being allowed in the stands due to the pandemic, but they will go offline forever on June 14th.
There are members of the Elite Series who have been announced as returning to the team for the 21/22 season so now is the perfect time to get a jersey with their name & number on the back ready for the next campaign.
- #14 Jordan Kelsall
- #17 Kevin Domingue
- #20 Mark Matheson
- #25 Josh Tetlow
- #31 Will Kerlin
- #74 Ollie Betteridge
- #94 Christophe Boivin
Any orders for "Champions Edition" jerseys from now until they go offline will come with an official 2021 calendar courtesy of Ice Locker Nottingham.


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The Anglo-Dutch consumer-products giant this morning issued a statement that it has signed an agreement to acquire Living Proof Inc., the problem-solution hair-care line sold across salon, prestige and mass distribution channels. Living Proof will be placed within Unilever’s prestige division.
A Unilever spokesperson confirmed to WWD that the company has purchased a 100 percent stake in Living Proof, of which actor Jennifer Aniston in 2012 bought a partial stake. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. The spokesperson also confirmed that Aniston, who was a frequent spokesmodel for the brand, is no longer affiliated with Living Proof. A spokesperson for Living Proof could not be reached to confirm when exactly Aniston’s affiliation was discontinued.
“The prestige hair retail market is very attractive and offers significant growth,” said Alan Jope, president of personal care at Unilever. “Through compelling product result demonstrations and influencer-driven marketing, Living Proof is already a successful business in this space and we look forward to further developing and growing this wonderful brand.”
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Living Proof, founded by venture capitalist and entrepreneur Jon Flint and MIT Professor Robert Langer, is known for launching issue-specific product ranges backed by bio-medical technology. The patented formulas were designed a group of MIT scientists and are meant to tackle common hair woes, such as frizz and volume.
“Unilever shares our deep commitment to science, quality and innovation, making them the ideal partner to take us to the next stage of our journey,” stated Grace Ray, chief executive officer of Living Proof. Ray will stay on with the company under Unilever, reporting from Living Proof’s Boston-area headquarters to Vasiliki Petrou, executive vice president of the prestige division at Unilever.
In 2015, Unilever made headlines as it made a prestige skin-care acquisition spree, snapping up Dermalogica, Kate Somerville, Murad and Ren before the year’s close. The buying spree continued this year with Dollar Shave Club and Seventh Generation, but Living Proof marks the company’s first prestige hair-care acquisition.
Unilever reported sales of 53.3 billion euros in 2015.
Industry sources estimate Living Proof’s overall net sales to be $60 to $75 million.


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As handsome the sheetmetal is shaping the 2016 Cadillac ELR, its good looks are not enough to save the car from Johan de Nysschen’s chopping block. The brand’s president announced the ELR would not see a second generation after the current car rides out its final production years.
“I plan to continue admiring it as one of the most beautiful cars on four wheels” de Nysschen told Automotive News. “But we don’t plan further investment.”
Instead, we’ve reported Cadillac plans to make a plug-in option available for nearly every future Cadillac vehicle, foregoing the need for a dedicated PHEV.
The Cadillac ELR was a bit of a hiccup from the start, with Uwe Ellinghaus, Cadillac CMO, condemning its exorbitantly high price tag and calling the car “a big disappointment.” The Cadillac ELR went on sale with a $75,995 MSRP, but the brand slashed the price by $10,000 for the 2016 model year, which includes a host of improvements, too.
de Nysschen stated the ELR will stick around for as long as people continue to buy it, even if that is in small droves. Last year, only 1,024 ELRs found homes.


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New Delhi: When life gives you lemons, make lemonade, as there is a saying! But what can you do when buying lemons becomes a task in itself? The rise in fuel prices has pushed up the prices of vegetables and lemon in particular has become a valuable commodity.
With the arrival of the summer season, the prices of lemons are skyrocketing in the last one week and a lemon is being sold for Rs 10 in Hyderabad city. Vendors expressed concern over the rising price of lemons saying that consumers are not ready to buy the citrus fruit at such a high price. “The prices have gone really high. Earlier, we used to buy a whole sack of lemon for Rs 700 which now costs Rs 3,500. We are selling a lemon for Rs 10 and no one is ready to buy it. No one is ready to believe that the prices have gone up and going without buying lemons,” Venkatesh the roadside vendor told ANI.
Another retailer Lakshmi said she is currently buying a whole bag of lemons for Rs 3,000. “I have bought the whole bag for Rs 3,000 and a dozen is selling for Rs 120 but no one is ready to buy. Green lemons may still sell after two days but yellow ones need to be sold immediately as they tend to rot. No one is buying lemon at such a high price,” said Lakshmi.
Customers say the rising cost is burning a hole in their pockets. Tarannum, a customer, said, “The prices are too high. I bought a dozen lemons for Rs 120. Earlier, I used to buy them for Rs 20. The prices are increasing due to the summer season.”
Meanwhile, Surat in Gujarat has also seen a rise in lemon prices due to short supply and high demand during summers. A vegetable wholesaler said, “There has been a steep rise in the price of lemons due to heavy damage to lemon plants during cyclones in Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra and Gujarat last year.”
Vegetables and fruits become expensive due to increase in fuel prices in Haridwar in Uttarakhand, the prices of almost all vegetables have increased, lemon is selling at Rs 200-250 per kg and gourd is selling at Rs 30-35 per kg. in the mandi,” said a vegetable vendor.
Vegetable prices in Delhi and adjoining areas have increased due to increase in transportation cost as a result of hike in fuel prices, causing inconvenience to the customers as well as the vendors. Tomato is now selling at Rs 40 a kg, whereas earlier the price was between Rs 25 and Rs 30. Bottle gourd is now selling at Rs 40 per kg. Even the price of potatoes has gone up. Now it is available at Rs.25 per kg. Earlier it was sold at Rs 10 per kg,” said Dharmendra Singh, a vegetable vendor in Lajpat Nagar.
“Now we do not give green chillies to the customers for free. Lemon is available in the market for Rs 350 a kg, that is, not a single one will be available for 10 rupees. Capsicum is 100 rupees per kg. Then the customers bargain. They know. That the prices have gone up, but still they ask for chillies for free,” said Akhilesh, another vendor.


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E.coli Lawsuit Filed in Minnesota against Multiple Companies
It was in 2009 that the Minnesota Department of Health the results of molecular testing were uploaded by Pulsed Field Gel Electrophoresis (PFGE) that involved a strain of E.coli. The exact strain was 0157:H7 and it was taken from a stool sample of a patient. After this, there were 13 additional strains that were identified in patients in 11 states. This means that there was a breakout.
The CDC and state investigators combed 17 states and found 25 patients that were a part of the outbreak. Twelve of those patients were hospitalized, one died, and one had Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome. Of the 22 individuals interviewed, 14 of them said they ate steak at a particular restaurant. Nine of the 14 said that steak was consumed at Applebee’s. Of the 7 that did not eat steak, they said they had consumed ground beef.
After some investigation, it was found that the outbreak was linked to a common source. The source was National Steak and Poultry (NSP).
On December 24, 2009, NSP recalled nearly 300,000 pounds of beef due to E.coli contamination. In January 2010, the CDC published their final investigation, which was supplemented by an MDH report that was published later in the year.
Investigators would also learn that not all of the patients that suffered from the outbreak had consumed steak the week before they became sick. These patients had consumed ground beef. In fact, approximately 40% of the patients interviewed said they had consumed ground beef. The beef was purchased by two retailers – Upper Lakes Foods and Cash Wise and Coborns. One distributor was also involved and it was shown that the ground beef had come from J&B Wholesale.
The beef that J&B Wholesale purchased was traced back to Tyson Fresh Meats in Illinois, Texas, and Kansas. The ground beef that was used in Tyson’s products were supplied by Beef Products Incorporation (BPI).
A gentleman who consumed the beef at the group home where he lived became very ill. Other patients also became ill and this is what has led to a lawsuit against all companies involved in the production and distribution of the beef that made them ill. The beef that the group home purchased was from Cub Foods and it has been found that the trim from Tyson was used in ground beef sold at Cub Foods. It is very unlikely that JBS or BPI supplied trim to Cub Foods.


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A group of businessmen and tourism professionals from Costa Rica participated from May 26 to 30, 2022, in the Latin American Spa Congress in Mexico City, in a series of training sessions and talks on wellness tourism, with the aim of training more and maintaining a professional offer.
Among the companies that have representatives are La Cusinga Lodge, Hotel Río Celeste Hideaway, Largarta Lodge, Místico Park, Parque Selvatura, Hotel Amor Arenal, Hotel Hacienda Guachipelín, Costa Rica Inspirations, EcoWellness & Travel, Hotel Planet Hollywood and Four Season Costa Rica and to the representation of the academy with the National Technical University.
According to Laura Barrantes Requena, delegate of Costa Rica for the Latin American Spa Association, tourism continues to be an important source of the exchange of experiences, generating benefits for both visitors and hosts.
However, the impact on some destinations has been greater than in others, and to improve this situation initiatives have emerged in locations such as Costa Rica, with a more responsible tourism proposal, more consistent in having contact with culture and nature.
Under this line of activities in nature, Costa Rica’s proposal is innovating towards a more comprehensive concept offering services with significant emphasis on the development of Wellness Tourism projects.
This type of tourism is presenting an accelerated growth, thanks to the awareness of health care, especially physical and mental in contact with nature, being Costa Rica an important reference in the tourist offer in nature, which has allowed in turn, a considerable growth in the Wellness segment, explained Laura Barrantes.
Another initiative in which Costa Rica has a presentation is the world movement known as Global Wellness Day, to be held in June, according to Laura Barrantes, the activity allows various people and companies in the tourism sector to come together to promote the welfare in an integral way and with a seal of sustainability which our country leads internationally.
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Our public relations team continues to create content that is relevant and utilized by both online and traditional media outlets. A recent public relations campaign included a list of “Top Five Signs You May Need a New Roof.” This content was targeted to consumers who may at the very beginning of their roofing decision-making process. Our goal was to put metal roofing in their consideration set before a homeowner was even sure if they needed a new roof.
Bill Hippard, MRA’s executive director was quoted in the story that was picked up by media outlets including the Miami Herald, Chicago Tribune, the Philadelphia Inquirer and the online sites for numerous television outlets, too.
We’re happy to report that this metal roofing story has appeared in over 200 publications to date, and more are added each day. This single story, including a link to the MRA website, has also delivered over 115 million impressions!
Click here to read the entire story.
Several of MRA’s consumer research studies show that many homeowners are still resistant to the idea of metal roofing, thinking that they won’t fit into their neighborhood, or will be loud during a rain storm. Therefore, our public relations team focuses on consumer education campaigns to dispel these myths.
Articles such as these help to create awareness of metal roofing among our homeowner target audience. So, when a consumer reads an article that positively portrays the MRA or metal roofing in general, that homeowner is more likely to be open to the idea of metal roofing when it comes time to choose a roof for their home.
This ongoing national public relations campaign is a critical component of the Metal Roofing Alliance’s overall marketing campaign, generating millions of earned media impressions each year, helping to make every metal roof sale a little bit easier.


text: Dataquick reported home sales for Ventura County for June 2010 today. Home sales came in at 890 up 5.5% YoY. The median sales price came in at $384,000 up 5.20% YoY. Volume was stronger than I predicted at the beginning of the month, late reporters as a percentage of sales was much greater than normal. The possibility of the tax credit running out really caused quite a rush in closings. Rising median is due to mix shift due to the low end running out of inventory the most plus some seasonal strength in the mid-level houses as those sellers have been cutting price to compete for buyers. As far as sales volume this was the high water mark for the year, the question is just how far we fall from here.


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DoorDash dishes out $8.1 billion to acquire EU delivery platform Wolt, sending shares to a new all-time high on Wednesday in its biggest acquisition to date
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Former bike shop owners Scott and Jannine Fitzgerald are seeking $35,000 on Kickstarter to publish their second cycling-specific childrens’ book. With 22 days left on the clock "Buddy Pegs Taking the Lead" has already raised $16,005 from 175 backers, including bike shops ordering boxes of 24 copies at trade prices.
The couple published "B is for Bicycles" in 2015 after selling their 14-year-old Idaho bike shop.
The new book will be an "invaluable tool to teach bicycling as a lifestyle not just an activity," said Jannine Fitzgerald.
She added: “We all benefit from more kids riding bikes, but we need a paradigm shift to elevate bikes above Fidget Spinners and Pokemon Go.”
Husband Scott said: "We’re focused on crafting messaging that will connect bike riding to the building blocks of lifelong success."
"Buddy Pegs Taking the Lead" is about a bicycle-riding dogs, and highlights the importance of local bike shops on communities.


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Will.i.am Launches an iPhone accessory that clips on to your phone, turning into a much fancier camera. One model, due out next year, is supposed to have its own sensor for taking 14MP images.
The camera-enhancing add-on sports interchangeable lenses. Some models include a slide-out keyboard. It will come with an app for manipulating and sharing the images. A version for iPhone 4 will be out first, with iPhone 5 options coming later.
The $320 C.4 has an inoffensive black design that looks vaguely like a Polaroid. The $475 V.4 version, however, looks like it was scraped off the bottom of Liberace’s shoe. Feast your eyes on photos over at the Telegraph.
Let’s put this all together. Starting on December 6, you will be able to buy a Will.i.am i.am+ foto.sosho V.4 for your iPhone. Say that fast five times in a row. I know it sounds like an imaginary product, but it’s real.
- Bigger and better: The Retina display on the iPhone 5 is taller than its 4S predecessor, with a four-inch display, allowing for a fifth row of icons to easily access your favorite apps from the homepage and watch video in full-screen mode. The screen is also the first Retina display with integrated touch technology, meaning more clarity than ever before. Plus, the new glass and aluminum exterior is a slick change that’ll feel at home in your hand.
- Faster wireless: With super-fast LTE wireless connectivity you can browse, download, and stream content at remarkable speeds on the iPhone 5.
Keep reading for more reasons to buy the new iPhone 5!
- Lighter and thinner: It may be bigger than before, but the iPhone 5 is 20 percent lighter and 18 percent thinner than the iPhone 4S, which Apple also claims makes it “the world’s thinnest smartphone.”
- Improved battery life: You rely on your smartphone for almost everything, so a long battery life is crucial. Although the iPhone 5 has advanced features, like the A6 chip, that are built for speed, Apple claims the battery life will last throughout the day — up to eight hours of browsing and talk time and up to 10 hours of video playback time. What’s yet to be determined is how the battery will respond to fast-moving LTE browsing.
- Better camera: One of the most popular features of the iPhone just keeps getting better. The iSight camera technology has a new panorama feature and 1080p HD video recording. Let’s not forget about the front-facing camera: the grainy image quality that made us dread FaceTime on the 4S is improved. FaceTime is a feature users can look forward to now thanks to the sharper quality and ability to use over a cellular network.
- Enhanced audio: The iPhone 5 also got an audio upgrade with three redesigned microphones, one on the front, back, and bottom for a clearer sound intended to eliminate background noise.
Still on the iPhone 5 fence? Check out our reasons to pass on the latest Apple gadget.
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The waiting has come to an end. In a little while Apple’s CEO Tom Cook has announced about the new iPhone 5 and says it’s thinner and lighter than the previous model.
As expected, the screen is taller than on the iPhone 4S, making room for another row of icons.
It will also come with the capability to connect to the fastest new wireless data networks, both in the U.S. and overseas. That’s another feature that was widely expected. Some competing phones in the U.S. have had this ability for a year and an half.
Thanks to new technology that eliminates a separate touch-sensing layer in the screen, the phone is 18 percent thinner and 20 percent lighter, said Apple marketing head Phil Schiller.
He spoke at an Apple event in San Francisco.
Here’s a running account of the event, presented in reverse chronological order. All times are PDT. Appearances are made by CEO Tim Cook
, Philip Schiller, the senior vice president for worldwide marketing, and others.
Techies are you excited? Here’s more
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text: Some models sold at significantly lesser sales than was anticipated, which was a surprise in the world of ed trucks. Rivian sold less than 10,000 electric trucks , and Nissan Titan only had 15,064 sales because Nissan was not able to refresh it quickly enough. GMC Canyon sold 278,821 pickups that were mid-sized, which was lower than anticipated for such market that is booming. The brand is expected to refresh its offerings, and a new model is planned in 2023 to boost sales. For the time being, the Hyundai Santa Cruz sold 36,480 trucks, which is not too bad. And the market for unibody pickups is predicted to become more popular thanks to the arrival of the Santa Cruz on the market. Honda’s Ridgeline was a huge success, selling 42,762 trucks being at the bottom the barrel of used truck sales, but it is expected to get a revamped Ridgeline which has more aggressive style is expected in 2024. In the meantime, the Ford Ranger was sold for around 57,000 in 2022 despite it’s on sale worldwide since 2011. The redesign of the model is expected to be finished by 2023. Even with these low sales figures it is possible to find a niche to be found in the market for these trucks and some may improve with revamps or refreshes. Manufacturers must listen to consumers and, in particular is what consumers can afford. dgj8x1a5zp.


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Saturday, January 16, 2010
Motorcycle Show at Northlands this Weekend
Ted is very busy this weekend at the Motorcycle
Show. The posters for the STARS Ride in August
are being passed out as well as Goldwing Road
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HowGood Announces New Partnership with the Independent Natural Food Retailers Association (INFRA)
Brooklyn, NY – HowGood announced the launch of a strategic partnership with the Independent Natural Food Retailers Association (INFRA) effective April 10th, 2014. HowGood and INFRA will partner to make HowGood ratings available to the member stores of INFRA. INFRA stores will have the option of implementing HowGood’s program for a discounted rate which will be exclusive to INFRA members.
HowGood anticipates that this will make their sustainability ratings more accessible to a group of stores seeking to bring high-quality natural and organic food to their communities. This partnership represents a valuable step towards more consumers being armed with comprehensive information about the environmental and social implications of their food choices.
“We’re thrilled to begin partnering with INFRA,” said the CEO of HowGood, Alexander Gillett. “The caliber of stores they attract and the conscientiousness of their customer-base will allow HowGood to have a deeper impact on the food system.”
HowGood independently researches and rates the environmental and social impact of food. They comprehensively research products on 60-70 different indicators and distill the research into a simple rating. Partner grocers display the HowGood ratings on their shelves, making the research accessible and usable for customers.
The Independent Natural Food Retailers Association is owned and governed by independent natural and organic food retailers of all sizes working together to leverage their voice in the industry. They unite their members for the purpose of providing operational support, leveraging purchasing power, and engaging in other marketing activities.
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In a surprising move, PUBG creator, Bluehole, has made a press release regarding the similarities between their game and Fortnite’s new Battle Royale mode. Vice president, Chang Han Kim has spoken out against Epic’s title, stating “we are concerned that Fortnite may be replicating the experience for which PUBG is known.” and cite community concerns about the similarities.
In addition, Chang Han Kim is concerned with the use of PUBG in Fortnite's promotion. “This was never discussed with us and we don’t feel that it’s right,” Chang expressed, and before suggesting the company will “contemplate further action.”
What this means is yet to be made clear. PUBG was hardly the first Battle Royale mode, as the game’s own creator, Brendan Greene worked on H1Z1: King of the Kill. However, Bluehole seem to think certain aspects of Fortnite lie just a little too close for comfort when it comes to user interface and the game’s structure. Epic Games has yet to comment on the matter.


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Billionaire Tilman Fertitta doesn't buy the narrative that there's no inflation in the U.S. economy.
"I continue to question everybody when they say there is no inflation," the founder and CEO of restaurant giant Landry's told CNBC's "Power Lunch" on Thursday.
Fertitta, chief of the parent company behind Bubba Gump Shrimp and Rainforest Cafe, used the state of the restaurant business as a focal point for his argument. Fertitta is also the star of CNBC reality show "Billion Dollar Buyer."
"In my business, cost to sales is up, labor cost is up, it's more expensive to sign a lease today … so occupancy is up," Fertitta said. "And I think margins in all businesses are hurting a little bit, but business is good."
But to run a good business amid rising operational costs, companies like Fertitta's have to increase prices for the consumer.
"We continue to raise prices to our customers to overcome this, so don't tell me there's no inflation. Because I know that I'm charging the customer more and everything costs me more. So I still doubt that," the CEO said.
And as corporations and individuals across the country race to digest the fine print of the new tax law, Fertitta said one effect of it could stymie purchasing power even more.
"The one thing that everybody is going to notice, though ... and this is where the Democrats are screaming, 'This is bad for you,' [is] everybody's paycheck's going to be a little bigger, even when you're in the highest tax bracket," Fertitta said. "We are going to all feel more in our paycheck."


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Syntech Expands…moving to new premises in Johannesburg in March 2017
Leading IT distributor Syntech – which celebrates its 15th year in business – has signed a deal for new offices in Johannesburg as part of its expansion programme which was outlined in 2011.
Syntech has developed a reputation for introducing and building excellent brands in South Africa and developing the market through an innovative approach to business.
In 2011, CEO Craig Nowitz quoted: "We are expecting to grow our revenue, and are in the process of embarking on an expansion programme that will see us expand and diversify our product range and market focus, as well as moving into larger premises during the first quarter of 2012."
Not only did Syntech move into new premises in Cape Town, but opened new offices in Johannesburg, Midrand in September 2014. The expansion into Gauteng was in keeping with sustaining Syntech's significant growth over the past four years and was a necessary step.
Two years down the road and the Johannesburg office is now relocating to a larger building – including larger warehouse facilities.
Syntech will invest more as it grows, says Nowitz. "Our new Midrand facility will enable us to provide 8X more local stockholding and will be supported with an expanding fleet of delivery vehicles." Syntech's headcount in Gauteng has doubled since inception and is expected to grow by a further 20 people in the next 18 months. "Marketing support and reseller focussed initiatives remain a key part of our growth strategy and we look forward to building even closer relationships with our partners, enabling them to deliver more," Says Nowitz.
The new office and warehouse, located at 28 Tsessebe Crescent, Corporate Park South, Randjes Park in Midrand, started operating on 1 March 2017 and Syntech Resellers have been invited to a roof wetting party on the 16th March.
"We are really excited about the growing number of reseller partners that we work with as well as the availability of our products through more channels," says Ryan Martyn, Sales and Marketing Director of Syntech. "Our online platform continues to evolve and has been allocated several hundred thousand rands to our annual online budget for ongoing development,"
Our Focus remains on supporting our reseller relationships (http://www.syntech.co.za/
Results from the Channelwise survey found that Syntech was the clear market leader in the following categories according to resellers: In the recent Channelwise Awards, voted for by resellers, Syntech won all four service categories:
• Ease of doing business
• Stockholding, logistics and delivery
• Credit Availability
• Channel programme
Syntech was established in 2002. Our product ranges are sourced from a variety of international manufacturers. We distribute a number of top brands and distribute an extensive range of computer related products throughout sub-Saharan Africa.
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mPharma, a pan-African healthcare technology company, has launched Bloom POS Mobile, a mobile version of its popular Bloom web application. This innovative app allows pharmacies to perform retail activities on mobile phone devices, making it the perfect solution for facilities that face frequent power outages or lack of internet access. “We are excited to launch Bloom POS Mobile and make it easier for pharmacies to access our platform and capture sales in real-time. The true impact of the care that mutti pharmacies provide to their communities is immeasurable and we remain committed to helping them boost their revenues as well as their impact in the communities they serve,” said Gregory Rockson, CEO of mPharma.
The Bloom POS Mobile app is designed for Pharmacy Counter Assistants and is available for Android devices running version 8 or higher. It includes the POS, sales history, and inventory management feature, allowing users to make a sale, view their sales history, and access their inventory as they would on the web application. The app can be used offline, giving it a unique positioning in markets where power outages are common. “Our goal is to make Bloom accessible to everyone, regardless of their internet or power situation. We understand that frequent power outages can prevent facilities from capturing sales in real-time; so we developed this app to help them overcome this challenge and continue to grow their businesses,” said Dorinda Misrowoda, Product Manager of Bloom POS Mobile.
The Bloom POS Mobile app is easy to use and offers a range of benefits for Pharmacy Counter Assistants and Pharmacy owners, including the ability to capture sales at anytime, anywhere, regardless of internet or power availability; real-time access to sales history and inventory data; and the ability to use the app offline, reducing the need for internet access.


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The 2018 Ford EcoSport has been recalled in North America over a potentially-weak weld in the front seats
The 2018 Ford EcoSport has been recalled in North America to inspect and, if required, fix a potentially-weak weld in the front seats. As per reports, the weld that holds the A-bracket of the backrest and the side member together is prone to breaking in the event of a mishap, which can, in turn, lead to injuries to the passengers.
The company claims that so far it has not received any complaint regarding this issue. The carmaker, however, has issued the recall drive to replace the entire front seat of the affected cars rather than simply strengthening the joint. So far, this recall covers only 87 North America-spec 2019 Ford EcoSport models. Out of these, 63 cars have been sold in the United States while the remaining 13 are in Canada.
It’s yet to be ascertained whether the remaining 11 cars have been dispatched to the US or Canadian market. Owners of the 2019 Ford EcoSport in the North American continent can call 866-436-7332 and mention the recall number 18C 08 to figure out if their car should be inspected by the Ford technicians.
Another recall that affected the Ford EcoSport was related to the infamous Takata airbags, which were prone to throw shrapnel at the passengers in the event of a crash. As many as 9.53 lakh units of the Ford EcoSport were covered by this recall drive, out of which 7.8 lakh cars were present in the US. Owners of the EcoSport can check the status of their vehicle by calling the helpline and quoting the reference number 19S 01.
So far, the India-spec Ford EcoSport seems to be unaffected by this recall drive as this could be a North America-only instance of poor quality control. In November 2018, it emerged that the sales of the EcoSport have seen a decline of 50% on a YoY basis. A reason for this could be the introduction of newer rivals like the Tata Nexon and the AMT-equipped Maruti Vitara Brezza.
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In recent years, there has been a noticeable shift in dietary patterns, with more people opting for plant-based alternatives instead of animal-based proteins. This shift isn’t just a passing fad; it is a paradigm shift that is revolutionizing our understanding of food, our environment, and our health.
One of the key drivers behind this paradigm shift is the growing awareness of the environmental impact of animal agriculture. Livestock production is responsible for a significant amount of greenhouse gas emissions, deforestation, water pollution, and land degradation. By choosing plant-based alternatives for protein, individuals can significantly reduce their carbon footprint and contribute to a more sustainable and resilient planet.
According to a recent study published in the journal Nature, switching to a plant-based diet can reduce an individual’s carbon footprint by up to 73%. Plant-based proteins require fewer resources, such as land, water, and energy, for production compared to their animal counterparts. For example, producing a pound of beef requires more than 1,800 gallons of water, whereas producing a pound of tofu requires only around 220 gallons.
Additionally, plant-based proteins have been found to be healthier alternatives for human consumption. Many animal-based proteins, such as red meat, have been associated with an increased risk of chronic diseases, including heart disease, diabetes, and certain types of cancers. On the other hand, plant-based proteins, such as beans, lentils, and chickpeas, are packed with essential nutrients, fiber, and antioxidants that promote good health and reduce the risk of chronic diseases.
Plant-based proteins also offer a more sustainable solution to feeding a growing global population. As the world’s population is projected to reach 9.7 billion by 2050, finding alternative protein sources is crucial. Traditional animal agriculture is simply not capable of meeting the increasing demand for protein without exacerbating environmental issues and compromising animal welfare. Plant-based alternatives, such as pea protein, quinoa, and tempeh, provide a viable solution to this challenge as they require fewer resources and can be produced efficiently on a large scale.
The protein paradigm shift is not limited to the realm of nutrition; it is rapidly becoming a mainstream movement that spans across various industries. Food manufacturers and restaurants are increasingly incorporating plant-based proteins into their products and menus. The success of plant-based meat alternatives, like the Beyond Burger and Impossible Foods, demonstrate consumer demand for sustainable and healthier protein options.
Furthermore, technological advancements in plant-based protein production are driving this paradigm shift. The development of innovative processes, such as fermentation and cellular agriculture, allow for the production of alternative proteins that mimic the taste, texture, and nutritional profile of animal-based proteins. These advancements have the potential to revolutionize the food industry and provide consumers with even more delicious and sustainable protein options.
In conclusion, the protein paradigm shift represents a fundamental change in our approach to nutrition, the environment, and even economic feasibility. Opting for plant-based alternatives not only benefits our health but also contributes to a more sustainable planet. As more people recognize the environmental and health benefits of plant-based proteins, this paradigm shift will continue to gain momentum and shape the future of our food system.


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A riveting fantasy story engine that's nothing short of revolutionary.
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Phison quad-core controller, MLC flash.
First high-performance mSATA devices.
ADATA has launched its first SandForce-based SSDs to take advantage of the new overprovisioning capabilities.
Toshiba has confirmed mass production of ultra-slim 7mm 2.5in SSDs based on 19nm NAND flash.
SSD specialist STEC has announced a technology for boosting cMLC endurance by thirteen times.
Intel has formally launched its SSD 330 Series of 25nm-based solid-state drives.
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Aston Martin sales in China: 200 units in 2012
Aston Martin sales in China grew over 70 percent in 2011
British luxury sports car manufacturer Aston Martin saw its Chinese sales grow enormously in 2011. In an announcement made last week, Marcel Fabris, marketing and communications manager for the Asia-Pacific region, confirmed that the manufacturer sold a total of 190 vehicles in China last year, Beijing News reported today. The figure is 72.7 percent more than the amount sold in 2010.
With the manufacturer’s global sales having dropped from 4,250 vehicles in 2010 to 4,200 in 2011, the growing importance of the Chinese market becomes all the more clearer. According to Matthew Bennett, director for the Asia-Pacific region, Aston Martin’s sales target for 2012 is set at an ambitious 500 vehicles.
Currently, Europe constitutes for 55 percent to 60 percent of Aston Martin’s sales, while the US accounts for 30 percent. The remaining ten to 15 percent of the manufacturer’s sales come from the Asia-Pacific region.
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A lab-on-chip, an intervertebral disc, or an ultra-thin grid in an X-ray machine. All examples of applications with 3D printing in the medical world. Promising production technologies in a world where new products have to meet strict quality requirements. Three companies from the Brainport region are entering the medical market with this kind of "Additive Manufacturing".
On an empty chip, there are all sorts of mini channels. These channels are connected to a point where liquids come together. A laser prints functionalities over the test lanes on the chip, as it were. "This way, you make sure you control the flow of the liquids. That is the basis of what we call a lab-on-a-chip". You can, for example, run blood through the chip, which in turn reacts to, for example, a diabetes test.
"This lab-on-a-chip technology can save an enormous amount of time in the hospital," says Sy-A-Chin. Until now, all blood values have to be tested in a lab. "This can sometimes take up to three days. Sy-A-Chin, therefore, thinks that the first applications of the chip may be in hospital laboratories. But his ideal image is that people will soon also be able to test their blood at home.
Holst Centre worked on this technology for ten years. Keiron is developing a machine that can produce microfluidic chips. With subsidies from, among others, the Netherlands Organization for Scientific Research (NWO) and a subsidy applied for together with Holst Centre at Metropool Regio Eindhoven (MRE), the start-up wants to build the first machine. To show that it works, says Sy-A-Chin. "We have set out a timeline in which we want to bring our machines for mass production to the market in 2025.”
"We saw the potential of it. The first 3D printer turned out to be the fundament of today's success". Among other things, the company prints first prototypes for customers, as well as an entire production line for orthopedic implants and instruments. Such as intervertebral discs for the spine, hip implants, and applications for the knee. Tens of thousands of implants were 3D printed for customers in Europe and America. "Our products fully comply with the quality requirements applicable in Europe and America.”
The range for 3D printing is enormous, says Ten Kate. "There are dozens of different techniques and hundreds of materials to print with. What we do has the collective name of 'powder bed fusion'. A product is created by literally fusing powder. "You merge a layer that solidifies. After that, a new layer of powder is formed, which melts, solidifies and so you build up the product layer by layer.”
According to Ten Kate, the biggest advantage of 3D printing is that it also works with very complex shapes. "This allows an implant to grow very well in your body. A printed intervertebral disc has the same mechanical properties as the bone, due to its open structure”, Ten Kate explains.
Comparable to the current implants are FMI’s titanium prints. "With 3D printing, the finish is very important. It is not the most precise production technique." To get it smoothly into a precise size, it still has to be twisted or milled, for example, and cleaning the 3D printed parts is a crucial step, says Ten Kate. "We also have those techniques in-house.”
The breakthrough came in 2014 and the company has been producing 3D printed anti-scatter grids on a large scale ever since. Starting in 2018, more and more printers will be added. "Our site in Best now has dozens of those machines. They run 24 hours a day, 7 days a week."
Because much of what Dunlee does is covered by a non-disclosure agreement (NDA), Grage can say little about the projects the company is currently working on. "The use of 3D printing as a viable source for components is increasing exponentially, but there is still a long way to go.” Grage notes that there is a large market for 3D printed pure tungsten and that more and more companies are "opening up to explore the possibilities with us".
In spite of this confidentiality obligation, there is plenty of consultation with companies from the Brainport region. "3D printing is not only about the technology, but also about the steps around the print job. This includes internally developed finishing capacity and the purchase of high-quality materials. There are plenty of companies in this region with whom we can exchange ideas. And local companies come to us as well. They want to find out what they can do with tungsten."


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Apple’s iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max when the phones were released later this year. 120Hz LTPO OLED
There are heavy rumors that it will use screens, and a new report now emerging suggests that similar technology may be available in cheaper models in 2022.
Korean publication The Elec’s report states that LG Display is currently Apple’s iPhone 14, he says he is preparing to produce panels for use in 2022 phones, which we expect him to name. This report also shows that Apple is ready to include this display technology in more phones.
- iPhone SE (2020) Still Buy?
As it is known, Apple will introduce it this year. iPhone 13
The series will also include iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 smaller models, but these models will also feature iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max. 120Hz LTPO panel will not be found. On these 2 phones, as with the iPhone 12 60Hz OLED
Apple, which is said to use a screen, can change things in 2022, which The Elec’s report shows. If this report is true, it can be said that there is a big clue that the iPhone 14 will be the first Apple phone with a 120Hz panel.
LG Display is in talks with a manufacturer called Avaco, which makes the necessary devices to supply LTPO panels. Samsung is also said to produce displays for the iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max, but is thought to not have the supply capacity for all models in the series. In this sense, the company will receive reinforcements from LG in this regard. Of course, Apple can change plans. All this iPhone 14 we won’t know until it turns out.


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1 World Bank’s ‘perfect storm’ warning for 2016 (Larry Elliott in The Guardian) The risk of the global economy being battered by a “perfect storm” in 2016 has been highlighted by the World Bank in a flagship report that warns that a synchronised slowdown in the biggest emerging markets could be intensified by a fresh bout of financial turmoil.
The Bank said the possibility that Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa – the so-called Brics economies – could all face problems simultaneously would put in jeopardy the chances of a pick-up in growth in the coming year.
It added that the impact would be heightened by severe financial market stress of the sort triggered in 2013 by the announcement by the Federal Reserve that it was considering reducing the stimulus it was then providing to the US economy.
The Bank said activity in 2015 had failed to live up to its expectations – the fifth year in a row that growth has undershot the forecasts made by the Washington-based institution, which lends to the world’s poorest countries. It said growth had slowed to 2.4% in 2015, from 2.6% in 2014, but added that a stronger performance in developed countries should lead to 2.9% growth this year.
The Bank is predicting that recessions in Brazil and Russia will bottom out in 2016, that China will experience only a modest growth slowdown from 6.9% to 6.7% and that India will continue to expand at a robust pace. The Bank has estimated that growth in developing countries reached a post-crisis low of 4.2% in 2015, down from 4.9% in 2014, and warned that 2016 could be another difficult year.
The Bank also highlighted the risks of what it called a perfect storm. “Spillovers could be considerably larger if the Brics growth slowdown were combined with financial market stress. If, in 2016, Brics growth slows further, by as much as the average growth disappointment over 2010-14, growth in other emerging markets could fall short of expectations by about one percentage point and global growth by 0.7 percentage points.
“If such a Brics growth decline scenario were to be combined with financial sector turbulence, emerging market growth could slow by an additional 0.5 percentage points and global growth by an additional 0.4 percentage points.”
2 Macy’s to cut jobs, shut stores (BBC) US department store giant Macy’s said it will cut thousands of jobs and close stores after disappointing sales over the holiday season. The cuts will impact 3,000 jobs, half of which are expected to be placed in other positions.
An additional 600 jobs will be lost in back-office operations, while 750 workers will go through the closing of a call centre. About 36 stores will also be closed by early spring of this year. The company expects a 2.7% drop in same-store sales for the year to January, more than the up to a 2.2% decline it had initially forecast.
Macy’s is the US’s biggest department store chain and operates upscale retail chain Bloomingdale’s. A strong US dollar, low spending by tourists, warm weather and a glut of unsold inventory are being blamed for its disappointing performance over the key winter holiday season.
Consumer spending habits have also changed as people spend more money on travel and electronics and less on discretionary items such as clothing and cosmetics. The retail giant has also been hit hard by deep discounts from e-commerce giants such as Amzon and low-cost rivals such as TJ Maxx. Macy’s said the job losses and store closures would mean a saving of $400m.
3 Pope Francis says ‘restless hearts’ of our times seek certainty (San Francisco Chronicle) Pope Francis says restless hearts are seeking sure answers to life’s questions without finding them. Francis has voiced this reflection during Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica to mark Epiphany, recalling the Gospel account of the Three Kings, or Magi, who follow a star to find the infant Jesus in Bethlehem.
The pontiff says the church is tasked with “showing ever more clearly the desire for God which is present in the heart of every man and woman” but “to be a missionary does not mean to proselytize.”
Francis says: “Like the Magi, countless people in our own day have a ‘restless heart’ which continues to seek without finding sure answers.” Recalling the long journey of the Magi, Francis says “before Jesus, all divisions of race, language and culture disappear.”


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How Strangers on a Plane Changed Airline Reservations Forever
If you’ve ever made an airline or hotel reservation, you probably used the software or services of Sabre Corporation. Yet, there’s a good chance most travelers won’t recognize the name.
This is actually a bit surprising when you consider that Sabre manages a business-to-business travel network used by about 420 airlines, 17 cruise lines, 750,000 hotel properties, and 425,000 travel agents around the word.
In fact, Sabre technology processes over US$120 billion of travel spend every year, and its solutions helped board 585 million airline passengers in 2015 alone.
I have to admit that I didn’t recognize the name either until a couple of weeks ago. That changed at SAP’s recent SAPPHIRE NOW event when I had the opportunity to sit down with Steve Strout, Vice President of Corporate Systems at Sabre Corporation.
He told me a fascinating story about a company inspired by a chance encounter and built on intentional innovation.
A Big Idea Takes Off
The Sabre story begins on an airplane a little over 60 years ago.
“One day, the President of American Airlines just happened to be on a flight sitting next to a salesman from IBM,” Strout tells me. “The two got to talking, and before the airliner touched down at its final destination, they had hatched the idea for the first electronic reservation system.”
The rest is travel history. American Airlines founded Sabre Corporation in the early 1960s when it installed a computerized reservation system consisting of two IBM 7090 mainframes. By 1965, it was a nationwide network handling 7,500 passenger reservations per hour. Today, Sabre processes more than 1.1 trillion system messages every year.
Decades of Innovation
Spun off from American Airlines in 2000, Sabre’s current business model goes far beyond transactional processing. Many of the company’s products and services now leverage a wealth of data to help business customers deliver more personalized experiences to travelers.
“In addition to managing a global distribution system for reservations, we’re also a software solution provider to the travel industry,” says Strout.
Sabre’s airline solutions, for example, help airlines operate more efficiently, market themselves more effectively, and serve their customers better. Similarly, the company’s hospitality products support critical business needs such as hotel staffing, managing guest profiles, and integrating payment systems.
“Like any good software company, we absolutely need to help our customer’s meet their current business needs,” Strout says, “but we’re also always trying to prepare them for the next big thing.”
Meet the Hotel Beaconater
As a result, the velocity of new product development at Sabre continues to accelerate. “We are continuously adding features and functions to our solutions,” Strout notes, “and on average we are coming out with something new every 60 days.”
Just check out Sabre’s innovation hub. This is where the company displays some of the latest concepts in travel technology.
Recently featured prototypes include an application called ‘Escape.’ It lets you explore potential trips based on budget, theme, and region – while allowing frequent fliers to search for routes providing the highest earned miles.
Then there’s the ‘Beaconator.’ This app uses proximity beacons scattered throughout a hotel to discover how customers interact and flow through the property. It could help hotel managers answer questions like, “Where are the VIP guests spending their time?” or “Does a morning workout drive more breakfast business?”
A Platform for Change
Sabre is constantly thinking about tomorrow’s travel technology.
Strout – who just recently celebrated his first anniversary with the company – says one of the reasons he was brought into Sabre was to help establish the internal business platforms needed to support the next generation of innovation.
Part of his systems strategy is implementing SAP S/4HANA software as Sabre’s digital core. “It all about getting to our business data in a different way,” says Strout, “and then using data that is better integrated and more meaningful to drive the company forward.”
Strout believes greater insight into its business data will allow Sabre to answer some important questions of its own. Where are the most promising opportunities for new revenue streams? Which innovations should we focus our resources on?
“You have to prepare for change and prioritize,” says Strout. “You innovate faster by focusing on the things that are most important.”
Clearly, Sabre isn’t waiting for a chance encounter to deliver the next big idea in travel.
Follow me on Twitter at @JohnGWard3.
You might also like to watch Steve Strout’s presentation at SAPPHIRE NOW about Sabre Corporation’s digital transformation.


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Camping World is keeping true to its rapid expansion plans to open at least twenty new stores by 2024, and is looking to increase its store count by 50 percent over the next five years. The well-known recreational vehicle mega-retailer is moving aggressively to grow its national footprint, is commitment to new builds, and based on a rudimentary news search seems to be acquiring RV dealers at almost a weekly clip in summer 2023.
The RV giant is seeking out key markets across the country that include San Martin, California; Kansas City, Kansas; Sunbury, Ohio; Mesquite, Texas; and Hurricane, West Virginia, among countless others. The chain currently owns and operates nearly 200 SuperCenters nationwide (including its Good Sam membership products and services), but at their growth pace, those numbers are probably old news as soon as they’re reported.
Acquisitions have also played a major role in Camping World’s market dominance. The 2022 acquisition of Richardson’s RV Centers was the largest deal in the company’s history and included eight locations in Indiana and California.
That’s not the only acquisition that’s made headlines. The April 2023 purchase of Bend, the Oregon-based All Seasons RV, strengthened Camping World’s Oregon presence to six total locations and put the company within reach of hitting 200 dealerships in the very near future.
In concert with the expansion, Camping World has also announced significant investments in its dealer network and brand-specific dealership format. In June 2023, the company rolled out its first iteration of a store model dedicated to specific RV brands, creating a brand-specific and tailored customer experience in the process.
The Morgan Hill, California, location features a store built around RV company Jayco, highlighting its products and services. California isn’t alone, however, with more brand-specific stores opening in Oklahoma, Georgia, Michigan, Utah, Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Arkansas.
“We believe our growth can be accelerated by acquiring or opening dealerships that will ultimately be focused exclusively on the leading RV brands in America,” Marcus Lemonis, chairman and CEO of Camping World, told Chain Store Age.
The rapid influx of growth is on the plate of Director of Construction and Field Operations Casey Smith, who is overseeing greenfield builds, remodels, and maintenance for Camping World’s growing portfolio. Smith’s team keeps pace with company goals by drafting standards and consistency in its prototyping and developing strategic standards that aid quick implementation.
Smith came to Camping World in a construction and facilities project manager role before being promoted twice to his current role. The director’s outdoor retail experience runs deep, having spent nearly sixteen years at Gander Outdoors.
Lemonis told RVBusiness that his company’s acquisitional appetite remains despite a tough time for others in the industry.
“The industry’s moving ahead,” the CEO explained. “I think this industry has seen over many decades that it has its peaks and so-called valleys. But the industry in my opinion has never been stronger—ever. Yes, is there a little moment in time when it’s a little softer than everybody wants? Sure. But peoples’ love for RVs and the number of new people coming to the RV industry is unbelievable.”
Roof Options Group is excited to partner with Camping World. Casey Smith’s leadership has been instrumental in working through the logistics of the partnership between the two groups. We are working diligently with Casey’s team ensuring Camping World’s roofs are environmentally safe and secure for the future. Roof Options Group provides solutions allowing for longevity on an aging roof, while significantly reducing the carbon footprint and costs of repairing your roof system.


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Wyndham Hotel Group said in an internal message that it will reorganize its global structure from five regions to three, combining Greater China with Southeast Asia Pacific Rim as Asia Pacific, and combining North America with LATAMC.
CEO Geoff Ballotti said senior executives including Greater China president Leo Liu will soon leave the company after this reorganization.
Ballotti mentioned that the reorganization aims to "further streamline overhead expenses" in face of the COVID-19 pandemic. The company will also eliminiate some jobs and carry out furloughs to be a leaner organization during the virus outbreak.
As of the end of 2019, the company had 154,600 hotel rooms in the Greater China region, but that only contributed 3% of Wyndham's royalties in the year.
China represents just 2% of the company's adjusted EBITDA, Ballotti said during Wyndham's fourth-quarter earnings call back in February this year.
For the first quarter this year, the company's revenues decreased by 12% to USD 410 million. RevPAR declined 23% globally due to travel restrictions related to COVID-19. In the U.S., RevPAR declined 17%, and internationally RevPAR declined 37% primarily due to a 70% decline in China.
Wyndham now has over 85% of its 1,600 hotels in China reopened for business.


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One of China’s most popular massive multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) Fantasy Westward Journey (梦幻西游 Mèng Huàn Xī Yóu) has a unique new ad out suggesting… a whole new Bin Laden conspiracy.[more]
In a conspiracy that beats all conspiracies, parent company Netease.com suggests — wait for it — that President Obama disguised himself as Osama Bin Laden in order to steal the famed terrorist’s Fantasy Westward Journey gaming secrets (which were written on the bare thigh of a Bin Laden wife) before Seal Team 6 burst into the compound and faked Bin Laden’s death, whisking the President safely away. Or just watch the commercial (at top).
The Fantasy Westward Journey game riffs on the classic Chinese tale Journey to the West (西遊記).
The game’s past ads have been far more conventional.
Of course the ad has gone viral in China. But this isn’t the first time Fantasy Westward Journey has skirted with international diplomatic controversy.
In 2006, a Chinese Fantasy Westward Journey player was locked out of his account for employing the user name “Kill The Little Japanese.” The incident, which coincided with the anniversary of the Marco Polo Bridge incident which kicked off the last Japanese was on China, exploded into a scandal. Tens of thousands of users protested Netease.com and the brand was forced to do damage control.
The ad shows how different cultures interpret different historic events, personalities and milestones. What would never even make it to the pitch stage in the west is perfectly fair game in China.


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Plastics recycler Luxus, Nordic processor Polykemi and plastics manufacturer One51 have secured a £1.29m investment from the EU Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme for a project to sort black plastic waste.
Horizon 2020 programme “promises more breakthroughs, discoveries and world-firsts by taking great ideas from the lab to the market”.
The funding will go towards a two-year project aimed at replacing carbon black and many other pigments with near-infrared (NIR) detectable alternatives.
At present black plastic packaging – usually in the form of ready meal trays – is coloured using carbon black pigments, which do not enable the pack to be sorted by the existing optical sorting systems used widely in plastics recycling as the black pigment reflects little or no light.
Research has attempted to make a financial case for the use of a chemical additive to the black pigment in the trays to make the material detectable by sorting units, but recent reports suggest that packaging producers have been deterred by the additional cost involved in this solution (see letsrecycle.com story).
Black plastics alone represent 5% of packaging and 30% of WEEE and vehicle polymers, according to Luxus – all of which cannot be recycled.
Luxus will be collaborating with Polykemi, who will be formulating, processing and testing materials, while One51 will be offering its injection moulding manufacturing expertise.
Dr Christel Croft, technical director at Luxus, explained: “Our market strategy is based therefore, on a continuous positive development cycle or a ‘circular economy’ approach. This is where the packaging industry will use virgin detectable polymer to make its packaging and this with its product life of under a year, is recycled into high quality engineered plastics for the manufacturer of automotive and consumer durables to use – without waiting for returns from their own ‘end-of-life’ materials.”
Source: letsrecycle.com Plastic


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In a nutshell: Nintendo is slowly but surely increasing the value of the Switch Online Expansion Pack subscription offering. With the latest additions in mind, Nintendo has announced seven new games for the service over the past few weeks. Let’s hope this trend continues in 2022.
Nintendo announced two weeks ago that the classic Paper Mario for the N64 will hit the platform on December 10th. Last week, we learned that another N64 favorite – Banjo-Kazooie – will be playable via an expansion pack in February 2022. Subscribers now have several new games for the Sega Genesis.
– Modified beast
– ToeJam and Earl
– Dynamite Headpiece
– Cinnabar Sword
– Power of Thunder II pic.twitter.com/MhtISzBN0M
– Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) December 17, 2021
Nintendo on Twitter recently announced five new Genesis games for the Switch Online Expansion Pack: Altered Beast, ToeJam & Earl, Dynamite Headdy, Sword of Vermilion, and Thunder Force II. The first three games also come bundled with the Genesis Mini console, which Sega released a couple of years ago.
At last check, the Genesis Mini dropped to $ 39.99 – a tremendous value for an exact miniature replica of Sega’s iconic 16-bit home console. But that was almost a year and a half ago, and it seems that new reserves have since dried up. If you still want a Genesis Mini, NES Classic, SNES Classic, or even a PlayStation Classic, be prepared to pay a sizable premium over their all-time lows.
Nintendo switch online individual memberships start at $ 3.99 per month or $ 19.99 per year. The 12-month membership, which also includes an expansion pack, will set you back $ 49.99.


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Giving a competition to Reliance Jio which has continued to offer a range of offers with data benefits, Bharti Airtel has started a similar scheme that offers unlimited calling (both local and STD) across all networks. As per the new Airtel Rs 399 offer, users will also get 1GB of data per day for duration of 84 days. The offer comes in the wake of immense competition in the telecom sector after Jio's disruptive entry. It is only for prepaid users and is not valid for special, commercial or enterprise purposes, Airtel said on its website. Also, the offer cannot be clubbed with any other plan, it added.
Bharti Airtel is offering another plan at Rs 244 which provides 1GB data per day for 70 days. Under this offer, users will get free calls across Airtel network only.
Along with other telecom operators, Airtel has also offered many new offers recently which have impacted the revenue and profit of all the respective players in the industry.
Bharti Airtel reported its smallest profit in 18 quarters for the June quarter. Profit on a consolidated basis, which includes Bharti's Africa operations and satellite TV business, among others, fell 75 per cent to Rs 367 crore in the three months to June 30, the company said in a statement. This is the lowest profit reported by the company since December 2012.
The price war in the telecom sector is expected to increase further as the Mukesh Ambani-led Jio has announced an "effective zero price" 4G Volte JioPhone.


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Tolstoy. Pushkin. Solzhenitsyn. With five Nobel Prize laureates in literature and a rich history of famed authors, Russia has long been a publishing powerhouse. But that hasn’t helped it escape a worldwide publishing crisis marked by a precipitous decline in annual book sales. To help stem the tide, last month the government announced plans to pool more than $100 million to prop up the nation’s $2 billion book market until 2018, as part of a broader initiative to boost funding for the arts.
Amidst the crisis, ebooks have emerged as a bright spot. According to the Russian Association of Online Publishers, ebook sales almost doubled in 2012 to $8 million, up from $4.1 million in 2011. As Quartz reports, 70% of Russian readers are using ebooks, which cost about $3 each in the republic (versus $10 or more in the U.S.).
Despite the low prices, piracy continues to usurp major publishing companies. According to the RBTH graphic, 92% of readers admit to downloading books free from the internet, causing an estimated annual loss of $120 million for the industry. Rospechat, the governmental agency that regulates mass media, has cracked down on the illegal book market as well as launched a campaign to encourage reading legally. But experts say until Russia creates its own online market like Amazon or sees an influx in quality digital content, e-book growth will remain an illegal undertaking.
The legal crisis underscores a larger price problem in the publishing industry, which more recently gained attention with a U.S. federal ruling that found Apple guilty of conspiracy in e-book price fixing.


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From the Macintosh to the iPhone to the iPad, Steve Jobs' innovations have not only propelled Apple to become one of the most powerful brands in the world, they have also helped lift numerous small businesses to new heights along the way.
Whether it's selling Apple computers or developing software and mobile apps for their devices, a number of small business owners say without Apple and Jobs, their businesses might not even exist today.
Upon hearing the news of his Wednesday death, those business owners whose livelihoods rely, at least in part, on the success of Apple say they are confident in the computer giant's success moving forward without Jobs at the helm.
As CEO of Small Dog Electronics, one of the country's top Apple retailers, Don Mayer said his business is solely dependent on Apple continuing to produce innovative products.
As a former Apple employee who had worked closely with Jobs, Mayer said it will be impossible to replace him, but he is confident in those left behind at Apple.
"We are going to miss Steve, but I think there is a strong enough bench of innovators there," Mayer said, adding that he thinks there are already five years' worth of new products in the development pipeline.
Buoying his belief in Apple is its new CEO Tim Cook, who Mayer said was Jobs' apprentice for many years.
"I think there is a whole lot of credit that needs to go to Tim as well," he said of Apple's current success.
David Howell, CEO of Avatron Software, which develops mobile apps for the iPhone and iPad, said despite Jobs' passing, he is more optimistic than ever about the future. Howell believes Jobs blazed the trail for future innovators by opening their eyes to a whole new world of possibilities.
"It's not just Apple that wants to build these devices now," Howell said. "There are millions of programmers trying to build them."
Howell said Apple employees have always tried to live up to the standard set by Jobs, which is why he is so enthusiastic about Apple's future — and his own.
"They were always guided by the spirit of that," Howell said. "I think that will still be there."
Mayer agrees that the values Jobs held will continue to carry over to current Apple developers. "I am very confident that his lessons have been deeply ingrained into Apple," Mayer said.
At Apps with a Purpose, a media firm specializing in the creation of custom apps and mobile publications, founder Sabrina Velandry said her work is dependent upon having platforms, like an iPad, for her to create apps for.
Knowing how much she relies on the success of Apple, Velandry said Jobs' passing does make her somewhat nervous about what the future holds.
However, since he had been sick for several years, Velandry is hopeful that a lot of work went into preparing for the time Jobs wouldn't there to run the company and create new products.
"Realistically, we have to believe that the company has been getting ready for this," Velandry said.
Thinking there must be devices with Jobs' fingerprints on them currently under development, Velandry said we're unlikely to know for awhile if Apple, and those businesses that rely on them, can succeed without Jobs.
"It will be interesting to see what happens in the next three to six years." Velandry said. "Only time will tell."
- 12 Ways Steve Jobs Changed How the World Worked
- 5 Game Changing Apple Technologies
- Failure is the Key to Innovation


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The Atlanta Botanical Garden is set to open a space that could become the new go-to destination for photoshoots, romantic strolls, relaxing outdoor family fun and more.
The local Atlanta attraction will open a new 1.4-square foot garden in May. Skyline Garden will feature the Anne Cox Chambers Flower Walk, Robinson Gazebo, Aquatic Plant Pond and more. According to a press release, the new space, which can be used for private events such as weddings, will also offer attendees a view of downtown and midtown, in addition to an up close look at a variety of plants.
Skyline Garden will stretch from the "Southeastern side of the Great Lawn south to the rear of the Fuqua Orchid Center on a hillside overlooking the [Piedmont Park]."
The new space was created by Atlanta Botanical Garden, Spurlock-Land and 3 fromme Design through the Garden's Nourish and Flourish Capital campaign.


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Wyoming is staking its claim as the go-to destination for decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs), unveiling groundbreaking legal provisions that establish a new nonprofit status. This move, hailed by crypto powerhouse Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) as transforming the state into a blockchain ‘oasis,’ marks a significant advancement in legal recognition for DAOs.
With the recent signing of a bill into law by Gov. Mark Gordon, Wyoming enhances its legal offerings for DAOs, allowing them not only to form as limited-liability corporations but now also to operate as unincorporated nonprofit associations. This development, a ‘major breakthrough’ according to a16z’s general counsel, Miles Jennings, is set to provide DAOs with essential protections and freedoms, promoting open blockchain networks.
This new designation as ‘decentralized unincorporated nonprofit associations’ (DUNAs) aims to tackle key challenges DAOs face, offering legal existence, the ability to engage in contracts, tax payment capabilities, and limited liability protections. a16z is already directing its associated DAOs to leverage this legal avenue, emphasizing its potential to foster innovation and protect the community.
Wyoming’s proactive stance towards crypto and blockchain enterprises, coupled with efforts from figures like Sen. Cynthia Lummis to regulate crypto federally, underscores the state’s role as a leader in blockchain-friendly legislation. As the legal landscape for DAOs continues to evolve, Wyoming stands at the forefront, offering a welcoming haven for blockchain innovation.


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Mechwarrior Online, that, you know, blowy uppy PvP game that is currently in beta, will be achieving full launch statues in the relatively near future, Joystiq reports developer Piranha Russ Bullock telling them. So expect that to happen by September 21. In the meantime, just play the game.
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The real estate sector in India received $1,180 million in Q1 2022, recording a growth of 98% quarter on quarter (QoQ) over Q4 2021, which had received PE investments of $597 mn. In the 2021 calendar year the total private equity investment (equity + debt) was recorded at $6,199 million, recording a rise of 57% YoY over 2020, according to Knight Frank India.
Since 2011 the real estate sector received cumulative PE investments of over $50 billion (50,809 million). Office remained the favoured asset class attracting $2,882 mn in CY 2021 while in Q1 2022 the sector attracted $732 mn. The real estate sector is expected to receive PE investments of an estimated $6.8 bn (6,884 mn) in the calendar year of 2022.
The office sector received 62% of the private equity investments in Q1 2022, followed by retail (21%), warehousing (10%) and residential (6%). From the perspective of annual numbers, the calendar year 2021 witnessed a surge of 57% to $6,199 million when compared to $3,945 million received in CY 2020. Office constituted 46% of the private equity investments in 2021, followed by warehousing (21%), residential (19%) and retail (13%). The number of deals went up from 20 in 2020 to 52 in 2021.
The way ahead: Outlook 2022
Knight Frank India estimates the capital markets to chart a growth of 11% YoY to $6,884 million in the CY 2022.
Commenting on the same, Shishir Baijal, Chairman & Managing Director, Knight Frank India, said, “While investors’ appetite remained strong across various real estate asset classes in 2021, escalating global tensions emanating from Russia-Ukraine war and the influence of omicron in the early part of the year were seen inhibiting investment. Moving forward, push for infrastructure spending will accelerate investments in the next 3 quarters of the year 2022 to levels witnessed prior to the pandemic with estimated investments touching $6.8 bn.”
Trends in PE investments in Office assets: The Most Favoured Segment
In 2021, the office real estate segment received investments worth $2,882 million from 14 deals, with total transactable area recorded at 35.4 mn sq ft. Approximately, 68% of the investments were in new development and under construction assets, unlike 86% in ready assets observed in 2016. The primary reason for this increase has been the lack of mature, transact-able assets in the Indian office market. Bengaluru and Hyderabad led the investment scenario due to development stage transactions by leading global funds.
In Q1 2022, the total area of office assets transacted stood at 36.9 mn sq ft, driven largely by one big deal between Mindspace REIT and Middle East sovereign fund Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA). The increase in transacted area hinted towards improving appetite among investors for bigger spaces. The office assets recorded a transaction value of $732 million in Q1 2022 from 3 deals.
The sector has received investments worth $817 million in 2021 which is up by 271% YoY despite the COVID threat. PE investments in retail remained concentrated with two major deals in 2021: an investment by Blackstone in Prestige’s retail assets, and an investment by GIC and Canada Pension Plan Investment Board in Phoenix Mills.
The retail segment received investments worth $253 million in Q1 2022 that was led by a single deal. The total area of retail assets transacted in Q1 2022 was recorded to be 1.7 mn sq ft. The Abu Dhabi Investment Authority-backed Lake Shore India Advisory bought Viviana Mall in Thane from Singapore’s Sovereign Wealth Fund GIC, and realty developer Ashwin Sheth Group.
The retail sector is expected to observe capital commitments from investment platforms that remain bullish on its growth prospects, eyeing retail sales buoyancy arising from prolonged pandemic stress.