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Local Dress Shop Joins
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by: Bobby McDonald
Have you noticed the windows as you drove by Lou Nell's Fashions in Sulphur Springs? What started as a "simple" project has exploded, as the staff at the store wanted to offer pink ribbons in honor of those who have fought or are fighting breast cancer, as a tribute to October being Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Well, soon customers were calling in requests and the "rest is history," as the store is covered in a "sea" of pink ribbons. Names of those who are a part of the fight are written on the ribbons and they are on display in the store's windows.
"Each of these ribbons represent someone who has fought the fight or is fighting the fight!" expressed one of the store's employees. "And, we continued to prepare them until we ran out of ribbon. This just goes to show the impact of this disease in our community and how many people are affected by it!"
The store did the tribute in honor of store employee Susie Jones who experienced her own fight with the disease and is a survivor, and to honor those who continue the fight!
Drop by the store for an impressive tribute to help fight this disease!


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Adventure experiences top survey of what women like to buy for men, says gift website.
Carolyn Cummins WESTFIELD has raised $2 billion as seed capital for its new retail trust, which was far lower than the group's proposed $3.5 billion raising announced last month.
Westfield Group has raised $2.01 billion for its newly created retail trust but fell well short of its target as investors are wary of a cooling retail climate.
Nichola Saminather WESTFIELD GROUP will sell a 50 per cent interest in the retail part of its Stratford City development in London for £871.5 million ($1.
Australian shopping-mall owner Westfield Group is selling a stake in its Stratford City development in London to Dutch and Canadian pension funds for 871.5 million pounds ($1.
Elizabeth Knight Australia's largest shopping mall landlord, Westfield, has revealed its master plan to become a cyber landlord as well.
Lia Timson THE MAJOR anchor retailers David Jones and Myer are notable absences in Westfield's newest shopping mall.
MOODY'S Investors Service will consider downgrading the credit rating of Westfield Group following news the retail landlord plans to create a trust for a half share of its Australian shopping centre...
Carolyn Cummins WESTFIELD GROUP'S 38 per cent rise in operating profit for last year again indicates that shopping centres are putting the pressure on their smaller neighbourhood peers.
Elisabeth Sexton THE Westfield group has accused two arms of AMP of deliberately negotiating a shopping centre lease with David Jones behind its back.
Carolyn Cummins COMMERCIAL PROPERTY EDITOR WESTFIELD has moved to stamp its footprint on an even greater slice of the Australian shopping centre landscape with the creation of a new $12.2 billion listed property trust.
Adele Ferguson The move to spin off assets and raise capital signals Frank Lowy's Westfield reckons the property market has turned.
Westfield Group is to restructure its business and create a separately-listed property trust, effectively distributing $7.3 billion to securityholders.
Carolyn Cummins Westfield has come storming back into the market with a capital raising of $3.5 billion, amid speculation it plans to split its Australian retail operations.
Carolyn Cummins COMMERCIAL PROPERTY EDITOR WESTFIELD has come storming back into the market with a capital raising of $3.5 billion, amid speculation it plans to split its Australian retail operations.
Westfield Group, the world's second-largest shopping mall owner, is close to selling seven malls in the United States to Starwood Capital Group.
Westfield shares have been halted as the property group prepares to make an announcement about a possible transaction.
Carolyn Cummins WESTFIELD SYDNEY, the $1.2 billion retail centre on Pitt Street Mall that was officially opened yesterday, could generate a $640 million revaluation gain for the group on completion.
BRITISH house prices unexpectedly rose for a second month in August as a strengthening economy helped support demand. The average cost of a home rose 0.2 per cent from July, when it gained 0.
Carolyn Cummins WESTFIELD may look to generate funds for development through asset sales as the opening of stage one of the
Westfield Group says its new flagship store in central Sydney has lifted the standard to the next level for shopping centres.

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Health and fitness organization HealthifyMe has raised $75 million in its Series C funding round drove by LeapFrog and Khosla Ventures. HealthQuad, Unilever Ventures, and Elm (Saudi Arabia PIF element) likewise took part in the round alongside existing financial backers Chiratae Ventures, Inventus Capital and Sistema Asia Capital.
This takes the complete capital raised by HealthifyMe to more than $100 million to date. The Bengaluru-based firm had shut its $18 million Series B round in November 2018.
HealthifyMe will utilize the assets to grow in India and Southeast Asia, North America, just as to acquire relevant companies in the computerized wellbeing and wellness space, said the organization in an explanation. The organization will likewise expand initiative across a few offices.
HealthifyMe didn’t reveal its valuation, nonetheless, sources mindful of the arrangement gauge it in the scope of $500-600 million (post-cash).
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Dispatched by Tushar Vashisht, Sachin Shenoy and Mathew Cherian in 2012, HealthifyMe utilizes a blend of programming, wearable gadgets, and wellness mentors to assist with peopling arrive at their wellness objectives. It professes to be utilized by more than 25 million clients and has 1,500 mentors across India and Southeast Asia.
To drive commitment during the Covid pandemic, the organization additionally dispatched HealthifyStudio last year which offers live gathering exercise meetings. HealthifyMe significantly contends with Tata Digital-claimed CureFit and GOQii while streaming stages, for example, Disney+ Hotstar and YouTubers are its backhanded rivalry.
HealthifyMe marks quite possibly the main interests in India for Khosla Ventures which has more than $5 billion resources under administration or AUM. While HealthifyMe is a development stage startup, the Menlo Park-based financial backer had as of late drove a $5.2 million round in Hyderabad-based Good Health Clinic.


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North American stocks on Tuesday rebounded from the most severe selloff of the year on Monday, driven by declining European bond yields, good earnings and a better-than-expected reading on U.S. services sector activity last month.
The S&P 500 was up 14 points or 0.9 per cent, to 1509. The blue-chip Dow Jones industrial average was up 110 points or 0.8 per cent, to 13,990 – a day after suffering its first triple-digit decline of 2013. In Canada, the S&P/TSX composite index was up 22 points or 0.2 per cent, to 12,739.
The ISM non-manufacturing index fell to 55.2 in January from 55.7 in the previous month. However, the reading remained in expansion territory and topped economists’ expectations of 55.
Within the S&P 500, all 10 subindexes were higher, suggesting a broad rally. Technology stocks, consumer staples and health care stocks rose 1.1 per cent each. Financials rose 0.9 per cent.
Dell Inc. rose 0.9 per cent after it confirmed rumours that it will conduct a leveraged buyout of the computer maker, taking the company private at $13.65 (U.S.) a share in a deal valued at $24.4-billion. Bloomberg News had reported a couple of weeks ago that a deal was in works, contributing to a 32 per cent gain for the share price this year – though the shares remain well off their previous highs and are below the offer price.
Estée Lauder Cos. Inc. rose 5 per cent and Computer Sciences Corp. rose 10.3 per cent after both companies topped expectations with their quarterly earnings.
Yum Brands Inc. fell 3 per cent after lowering its forecast for this year’s earnings.
Within Canada’s benchmark index, consumer staples and industrials rose 0.5 per cent each, while energy stocks rose 0.3 per cent and materials were flat.
Technology stocks rose 2.8 per cent, driven by Research In Motion Ltd.’s 8 per cent rally. RIM launched its new BlackBerry 10 smartphone amid reports of strong demand among Canadian carriers and wireless retailers in the U.K.
In Europe, the U.K.’s FTSE 100 rose 0.6 per cent and Germany’s DAX index rose 0.4 per cent.
European shares were clobbered on Monday as bond yields in Italy and Spain surged amid a flareup of the debt crisis. Yields retreated on Tuesday.Report Typo/Error


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Itoku market women, traders, protest injustice in shop allocations, urges Governor Abiodun to intervene
By Olumighty Olumide Abiodun
Abeokuta – Traders at the popular Itoku market in Abeokuta yesterday staged a peaceful protest against what they described as injustice in the allocation of shops at the newly built Adire Mall in Itoku calling on Governor Dapo Abiodun to intervene.
Displaying placards with different inscriptions, the traders accused the immediate past administration of Senator Ibikunle Amosun in Ogun State of shortchanging them in the allocation of shops at the newly built Mall.
It will be recalled that the last administration of Ibikunle Amosun demolished shops of the protesting traders in Itoku Kampala and Adire Market to make way for the modern market.
According to the traders, the immediate past Governor promised that his administration would give preference to traders whose shops were demolished in the allocation of shops at the new mall once necessary requirements are satisfied by them.
The traders were shocked when the last administration reneged on its’ promise by allocating the shops to family and friends of political office holders who are not traders in Itoku. The wrongful allocation came after those whose shops were demolished have satisfied all requirements the government demanded of them.
As proof of their claim, the protesting traders revealed that the shops allocated to family and friends of political office holders in the last administration are under locks and keys making access difficult.
The Babaloja of the market, Chief Idowu Alaro who led the protesters appealed to Governor Abiodun to ensure justice is done in the matter stating that the previous administration was not fair to them in the allocation of the new shops despite having paid all fees demanded.
Addressing the protesters on behalf of the state Governor, the Special Adviser on Housing, Jagunmolu Akande Omoniyi expressed the deep concern of the Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun about the situation and the promised that the new administration will right the wrong in the allocation of the shops in a manner that will be fair to parties concerned.
While reiterating the commitment of the present administration in the state to justice, fairness and equity, he appealed for calm in the market pending the resolution of the dispute.
The Special Adviser who was accompanied to the scene of the protest by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Housing, Directors in the Ministry and the Divisional Police Officer of Lafenwa Police Station.


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This digital business news platform has obtained the official dollar to naira exchange rate in Nigeria today including the Black Market rates, Bureau De Change (BDC) rate, and CBN rates.
This rate is subject to change depending on a variety of factors including global economic trends, political developments, and market fluctuations. However, you can buy and sell 1 USD at ₦750 and ₦754 as of the time of writing today.
What is the current exchange rate of the dollar to naira in the black market today?
According to Investors King, as of the time this report was filed, a dollar can be purchased at the Lagos parallel market (black market) for N750 and sold for N754.
|Dollar to Naira (USD to NGN)
|Black Market Exchange Rate Today
Investors King understands that although the dollar to naira opened at N755 per $1 in the parallel market today, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) does not acknowledge the parallel market, also referred to as the black market. The CBN has instructed individuals in need of forex to approach their bank as the I&E window is the sole recognized exchange.
On Wednesday, March 15th, 2023, individuals in the black market purchased one US dollar for N750 and sold it for N754. This follows their actions on Tuesday, March 14th, 2023, when they purchased one US dollar for N752 and sold it for N755.
To stay informed about the dollar to naira exchange rate, there are a number of reliable sources that you can turn to. Here are some tips for staying up-to-date:
- Check the Central Bank of Nigeria’s website: The CBN is responsible for regulating the country’s monetary policy and is a reliable source for the latest exchange rates. You can check their website regularly for updates.
- Follow financial news outlets: Financial news outlets such as Investors King, Bloomberg, Reuters, and CNBC provide regular updates on the global currency markets, including the dollar to naira exchange rate.
- Use online currency converters: There are a number of online currency converters that allow you to quickly and easily check the exchange rate between the dollar and the naira.
- Follow social media accounts of financial experts: Following social media accounts of financial experts such as analysts, economists, and financial advisors can give you valuable insights into the latest trends in the currency markets.
By staying informed about the dollar to naira exchange rate, you can make informed decisions when buying or selling foreign currencies. Whether you are a business owner looking to trade in foreign currencies or an individual looking to invest in the currency markets, knowledge of the latest exchange rates is key to success. Keep these tips in mind and stay informed about the latest trends in the global currency markets.
Dollar to Naira Black Market Today, February 23rd, 2024
As of February 23rd, 2024, the exchange rate for the US dollar to the Nigerian Naira stands at 1 USD to 1,610 NGN in the black market, also referred to as the parallel market or Aboki fx.
For those engaging in currency transactions in the Lagos Parallel Market (Black Market), buyers purchase a dollar for N1,650 and sell it at N1,640 on Thursday, February 22nd, 2024 based on information from Bureau De Change (BDC).
Meaning, the Naira exchange rate improved when compared to today’s rate below.
This black market rate signifies the value at which individuals can trade their dollars for Naira outside the official or regulated exchange channels.
Investors and participants closely monitor these parallel market rates for a more immediate reflection of currency dynamics.
How Much is Dollar to Naira Today in the Black Market?
Kindly be aware that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) does not acknowledge the existence of the parallel market, commonly referred to as the black market.
The CBN has advised individuals seeking to participate in Forex transactions to utilize official banking channels.
Black Market Dollar to Naira Exchange Rate
- Buying Rate: N1,610
- Selling Rate: N1,600
Naira Appreciates Slightly to N1,542.58/$ at NAFEM
The Naira appreciated marginally against the United States dollar, closing at N1,542.58/$ at the Nigerian Autonomous Foreign Exchange Market (NAFEM) on Wednesday.
This modest gain represents a 2.9 percent appreciation from the previous day’s rate of N1,598.54, highlighting a nuanced fluctuation in the currency’s value.
According to data sourced from the FMDQ Securities Exchange, a platform overseeing FX trading in Nigeria, the Naira’s journey throughout the trading day was marked by an intra-day high of N1,755 and a low of N1,050.
Moreover, the total foreign exchange turnover surged to $172.14 million, indicating a 47 percent increase from the previous day.
Despite the Naira’s marginal gain at NAFEM, concerns persist regarding the widening gap between the official and parallel market rates.
The Naira’s depreciation to N1,900 against the dollar in the parallel market before it moderated to N1,687 later in the day.
Analysts and Bureau De Change operators foresee further pressure on the Naira, with predictions of a potential all-time low of 2,000/dollar at the parallel market in the coming weeks.
The demand for the greenback continues to fuel volatility, prompting regulatory actions from entities like the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to curb speculative activities.
As stakeholders monitor the currency’s trajectory, the CBN’s efforts to address forex liquidity challenges and stabilize the Naira remain under scrutiny amidst evolving market dynamics.
CBN Report: Currency Outside Banks Drops to N3.28 Trillion in January 2024
A recent report released by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has indicated a notable decline in the amount of currency held outside banks, dropping to N3.28 trillion in January 2024.
This figure represents 89% of the total currency in circulation (CIC), signifying a shift in money circulation patterns.
Compared to December 2023, where currency outside banks stood at 94% of the total CIC, the recent decline suggests a reconfiguration in monetary dynamics.
The report further unveils a significant year-on-year surge, with currency outside banks skyrocketing by 314%, rising from N79 billion in January 2023 to N3.28 trillion in January 2024.
Currency trends in 2023 displayed fluctuating patterns, with notable peaks and dips throughout the year. However, December 2023 marked the zenith, recording the highest percentage of money held outside banks to CIC at 94%.
The CBN report sheds light on evolving financial landscapes, reflecting changing consumer behaviors, economic policies, and market dynamics.
Analysts anticipate that the data will inform future monetary policies and regulatory measures to ensure financial stability and liquidity in Nigeria’s economy amidst shifting trends and emerging challenges.
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Comcast is emerging as an antitrust foe against big tech companies such as Google, according to US News and World Report.
Last month, Comcast’s video ads division FreeWheel accused Google of using privacy concerns as a pretext to limit FreeWheel’s ability to resell ads of its customers YouTube channels.
This is the first time that a major company is taking sides in the antitrust battle against the world’s largest seller of online ads. However, Comcast’s concerns have not yet prompted a full-on antitrust attack on Google, although federal and state agencies are investigating the company regarding monopolization.
“FreeWheel would embrace a solution that allowed it to continue to meaningfully serve its clients when they publish their content on YouTube, as it had for over a decade on that platform,” Comcast said in a statement. “Unfortunately, the actions to remove or degrade FreeWheel’s capabilities on YouTube fall well short of that.”
Most companies that contend Google has unfairly squeezed them out have been reluctant to say so publicly because they rely on services from Google and fear retaliation. But Comcast is one of the biggest spenders of dollars for federal and state lobbying.
The House Judiciary Committee, U.S. Department of Justice and a coalition of 50 state-level attorneys general have each asked Google for information about its ads business in recent weeks as they begin investigating potential violations of antitrust law.
Google declined to comment on Comcast’s recent actions but said it continues to cooperate with investigations.
Sprint opens its 5G network to MVNOs
Sprint has opened its 5G network to mobile virtual network operators, FierceWireless reports. The carrier currently has 5G networks in nine US cities and turned up MVNO use in Chicago in mid-September.
Sprint’s goal is to have all nine cities available for MVNOs by the end of October, according to a company spokesperson.
Sprint had already announced plans to expand its MVNO partnerships with some larger providers to include 5G. That includes Google Fi, which Sprint said in late February would be an early adopter of the carrier’s mobile 5G technology that uses 2.5 GHz spectrum and Massive MIMO radio technology.
Allovi Wireless, a Sprint MVNO, in late August said 5G mobile data would “soon be available” on its month-to-month cell phone plans.
In its August report on prepaid competition, Wave7 Research also flagged Gen Mobile, another Sprint MVNO, as one that has access to Sprint 5G, and is currently developing a 5G strategy.
“We’re really pleased to support all those [existing MVNO agreements],” said Mike Sievert, president and chief operating officer at T-Mobile. All existing MVNO agreements from both companies would be inherited after the T-Mobile-Sprint merger and carry forward through their various expiration dates, with the potential to extend.
“The massive capacity that we are creating with this new network creates the incentive for us to want to be a provider to MVNOs,” Sievert added.
Ransomware attacks hit hundreds of schools and school districts
Over 500 US schools have been hit by ransomware in the last nine months, ZDNet reported. According to cyber security firm Armor, 15 school districts, accounting for over 100 schools, have been attacked within the past two weeks.
Of these 15 ransomware incidents, Armor said that five were caused by the Ryuk ransomware, one of today’s most active ransomware strains/gangs.
Overall, Connecticut’s educational institutions were the most compromised by ransomware attacks this year. In Louisiana, Governor John Bel Edwards declared a state of emergency this past July in response to a wave of ransomware infections that hit three school districts.
The Armor report does not go into details of what districts paid the ransom demand and which did not. However, Crowder College of Neosho, Missouri, reported receiving the highest ransom demand among all school districts, with hackers requesting a whopping $1.6 million to provide the district with means to decrypt its systems.
Another antivirus maker, Emisoft, claims that ransomware incidents have impacted the operations of 1,051 individual schools, colleges, and universities, more than double the number reported by Armor.
In response to these attacks, the Senate passed the Department of Homeland Security Cyber Hunt and Incident Response Teams Act. The bill would create incident response teams to help private and public entities defend against cyber-attacks, such as ransomware attacks.
‘Time is Now’ for Separate Big Tech Regulatory Agency, Public Interest Group Says
‘We need to recognize that absolutely the time is now. It is neither too soon nor too late.’
WASHINGTON, June 21, 2022 – Public Knowledge, non-profit public interest group, further advocated Thursday support for the Digital Platform Commission Act introduced in the Senate in May that would create a new federal agency designed to regulate digital platforms on an ongoing basis.
“We need to recognize that absolutely the time is now. It is neither too soon nor too late,” said Harold Feld, senior vice president at Public Knowledge.
The DPCA, introduced by Senator Michael Bennet, D-CO., and Representative Peter Welch, D-VT., would, if adopted, create a new federal agency designed to “provide comprehensive, sector-specific regulation of digital platforms to protect consumers, promote competition, and defend the public interest.”
The independent body would conduct hearings, research and investigations all while promoting competition and establishing rules with appropriate penalties.
Public Knowledge primarily focuses on competition in the digital marketplace. It champions for open internet and has openly advocated for antitrust legislation that would limit Big Tech action in favor of fair competition in the digital marketspace.
Feld published a book in 2019 titled, “The Case for the Digital Platform Act: Breakups, Starfish Problems and Tech Regulation.” In it, Feld explains the need for a separate government agency to regulate digital platforms.
Digital regulation is new but has rapidly become critical to the economy, continued Feld. As such, it is necessary for the government to create a completely new agency in order to provide the proper oversight.
In the past, Congress empowered independent bodies with effective tools and expert teams when it lacked expertise to oversee complex sectors of the economy but there is no such body for digital platforms, said Feld.
FTC Commissioner Concerned About Antitrust Impact on Already Rising Consumer Prices
Noah Phillips said Tuesday he wants the commission to think about the impact of antitrust rules on rising prices.
WASHINGTON, May 17, 2022 – Rising inflation should be a primary concern for the Federal Trade Commission when considering antitrust regulations on Big Tech, said Commissioner Noah Phillips Tuesday.
When considering laws, “the important thing is what impact it has on the consumer,” said Phillips. “We need to continue to guard like a hawk against conduct and against laws that have the effect of raising prices for consumers.”
Current record highs in the inflation rate, which means money is becoming less valuable as products become more expensive, has meant Washington must become sensitive to further price increases that could come out of such antitrust legislation, the commissioner said.
Phillips did not comment on how such movies would mean higher prices, but that signals, such as theHouse Judiciary Committee’s antitrust report two years ago, that reign in Big Tech companies and bring back enforcement of laws could mean higher prices. He raised concerns that recent policies are prohibiting competition rather than facilitating it.
This follows recent concerns that the American Innovation and Choice Online Act, currently awaiting Senate floor consideration, will inhibit America’s global competitiveness by weakening major American companies, thus impairing the American economy. That legislation would prohibit platform owners from giving preference to their products against third-party products.
This act is one of many currently under consideration at Congress, including Ending Platform Monopolies Act and Platform Competition and Opportunity Act.
Small businesses have worried that by enacting some legislation targeting Big Tech, they would be impacted because they rely on such platforms for success.
Critics and Supporters Trade Views on American Innovation and Choice Online Act
American Innovation and Choice Online Act is intended to protect fair competition among businesses, but panelists differed on its impact.
WASHINGTON, May 10, 2022 – Experts differed on the effect that antitrust legislation targeting big tech companies allegedly engaging in discriminatory behavior would have on small businesses.
Small businesses “want Congress not to do anything that will screw up or weaken the services that they rely on for their business,” said Michael Petricone, senior vice present of the Consumer Technology Association, at a Protocol Live event on Thursday.
Petricone said that antitrust bill would encourage tech companies to relocate to other countries, harming the American economy. He said small businesses would be affected the most.
Instead, Petricone called for a “smarter immigration policy” to allow foreign innovators access to American tech market, as well as the defeat of the antitrust legislation.
But other said that small businesses suffer from predatory behavior by big tech companies. “Companies can’t get their foot in the door when there is already self-preferencing,” said Awesta Sarkash, representative for Small Business Majority, an advocacy organization, adding that 80% of small businesses say they want antitrust laws to protect them.
Self-preferencing on online platforms is detrimental to the success of small businesses who rely on social media advertising for business, she said. The new antitrust proposals would ensure an level playing field and promote fair competition, she said.
The American Innovation and Choice Online Act would prohibit certain online platforms from unfairly preferencing products, limiting another business’ ability to operate on a platform, or discriminating against competing products and services.
The bill sponsored by Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn, was introduced to the Senate on May 2 and is awaiting Senate floor consideration.
The debate follows concerns raised by both democrats and republicans about America’s global competitiveness as the bill would weaken major American companies.
If passed, the bill will follow the European Union’s Digital Services Act which similarly sets accountability standards for online platforms, preventing potentially harmful content and behavior.
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Microsoft responds to WGA 'kill switch' rumors
Last week, we reported
on rumors that
Microsoft planned to implement a "kill switch" in Windows XP. A ZDNet
blog quoted a Microsoft support employee as saying the Windows Genuine
Advantage Notification application would become mandatory by the fall,
and that users without it installed would see their copies of the
operating system stop working after 30 days. A Microsoft spokesperson
responded to these claims
, albeit with a rather ambiguous statement:
"No, Microsoft antipiracy technologies cannot and will not turn off your
computer," said a spokeswoman with Waggener Edstrom, Microsoft's public
relations firm. "The game is changing for counterfeiters. In Windows
Vista, we are making it notably harder and less appealing to use
counterfeit software, and we will work to make that a consistent
experience with older versions of Windows as well."
Computerworld believes the spokeswoman is denying the "kill switch"
rumors, but she talks about turning computers off—not rendering
Windows unworkable. Additionally, she suggests using counterfeit copies
of Windows XP will become "notably harder and less appealing" over time.
This statement makes Microsoft's stance none too clear, considering the
company told ZDNet last week that customers "may be required to
participate" in the WGA Notification program in the future.


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Sansa e280 to have 8 gigabytes storage, to compete with Apple's Nano.
Sandisk Corp. is expected to announce product enhancements and price cuts Monday aimed at attracting interest in its digital music player, which competes with Apple Computer Inc.'s iPod, the Wall Street Journal said in a report that quoted Sandisk's CEO.
Sandisk (Charts), which holds the second-largest market share in digital music players behind Apple, plans to introduce a $249.99 MP3 player, the Sansa e280, with eight gigabytes of storage capacity.
That is enough to hold about 2,000 songs, which is double the capacity of the similarly priced iPod Nano, Apple's best-selling digital music player, the report said.
SanDisk also is cutting prices on its other music players by almost 30 percent, the report said.
SanDisk could not be reached for comment on the article.
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by Mike Masnick
Wed, Dec 9th 2009 7:22pm
There's lots of buzz going around concerning the news that an AT&T exec has admitted that to deal with the companies own inability to build out a strong cellular network (angering tons of iPhone users), that it's planning to put in place caps and charge more to high-end users. Of course, this is pure bait and switch. The company sold people on an unlimited data plan, failed to invest in its network, and pushed high bandwidth apps on people. And, of course, it's worth noting that while they now want to charge high bandwidth users more, they don't say anything about the low bandwidth users. No one gets a discount. AT&T is making a ton of money off of the iPhone. It could have -- and should have -- invested more of that into network upgrades. Now it's blaming its most loyal users -- the same ones who it recommended high bandwidth apps to -- and expecting that everyone will be happy with that? AT&T may discover that people start looking for other alternatives if they dump the unlimited data offering that they sold people.
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Miracle Coffee by JJ Lin to open at ArtScience Museum in Marina Bay Sands
Image credit: @miraclecoffeesg
When JJ Lin’s Miracle Coffee reached Singapore’s shores, the cafe was met with much fanfare. After a year-long pop-up at Marina Bay Sands’ outdoor Rain Oculus, the brand is finally opening its permanent store at the ArtScience Museum lobby! This new cafe will take over the space of their second kiosk which was also launched last year, Miracle Coffee x SweetSpot. It’s set to open on 6 December 2023, 4pm.
At the previous pop-up, there were 10 drinks in total, including a signature range of pour-overs and cold brews made from single-origin beans. Back then, prices ranged from $6 for an Americano, to $7 for a Mocha Latte and $8 for a pour-over coffee.
There was also a selection of Singapore-exclusive drinks, including Kaya Cloud ($9): Americano with kaya-spiked cream and gula melaka shavings. During our visit last year, the Kaya Cloud was one of our favourite drinks; the lightly salted kaya cream paired well with the light roast.
According to a brand representative, the cafe will offer some signature drinks, as well as new additions to the menu including food. Crossing fingers that this beverage will be made available!
When we visited the Miracle Coffee x SweetSpot kiosk last year, we tried JJ’s Wonderblend ($6.80), an ice-cold smoothie with a refreshing blend of blueberries, a whole banana, and yoghurt.
There was also the Brown Sugar Hojicha Latte ($6.80), consisting of brown sugar and hojicha powder, combined with full cream steamed milk, and topped with torched marshmallows. Here’s hoping both items will make their comeback at the upcoming launch.
While most details are still up in the air, we do know that the new cafe will kick off Miracle Lab, which will host panels by popular coffeemakers such as Equate Coffee and Glyph Supply Co. That’s exciting news for coffee aficionados!
Another new cafe worth checking out is Hey Slow Joe, which offers legit coffee and fresh bakes. Otherwise, if you’re heading to MBS for Miracle Coffee, read our compiled list of Marina Bay Sands restaurants for more substantial eats in the area!
Address: 6 Bayfront Ave, Lobby, ArtScience Museum, Singapore 018974
Opening hours: TBD
Miracle Coffee is not a halal-certified eatery.
Photos taken by Casandra Nicholas.
This was a media tasting at Miracle Coffee.
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Kontoor Brands Inc., parent company of Wrangler and Lee, late Tuesday added its name to the vast list of brands and retailers that said they will temporarily close all owned and operated retail locations across North America and Europe in response to the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic.
Kontoor’s closing began Wednesday and the company anticipates the stores will remain shut through March 27, although that seems likely to be a short window given that many states and cities have shuttered malls and banned large public gatherings either beyond that or indefinitely.
Kontoor said impacted employees at these retail locations will receive pay and benefits during this time or any longer period as may be required by local governments. The company will reevaluate this temporary closure as the situation evolves.
“We believe it’s our responsibility to do our part to help slow the spread of the coronavirus through social distancing and other measures,” Scott Baxter, president and CEO of Kontoor Brands, said. “Closing our North American and European retail locations is an important, proactive step toward that effort. We are closely following the recommendations of public health officials and will continue to adjust our global response to ensure the well-being of our employees, consumers and communities.”
The store closures include the company’s VF Outlet, Lee-Wrangler Outlets, Lee-Wrangler Clearance Centers, Wrangler and Hometown Studio stores. The company’s owned direct-to-consumer channels, including lee.com and wrangler.com, remain operational and continue to serve consumers.
In addition to the North America and European retail location closures, Kontoor is taking significant measures consistent with advice from health authorities around the world to help curtail the spread of coronavirus at all its locations. These steps include implementation of global travel restrictions, remote work flexibility, and enhanced cleaning and sanitation protocols at Kontoor facilities, including offices, manufacturing locations and distribution centers.
Kontoor is actively assessing the operational and financial impacts of the coronavirus and will continue to provide updated information. The company’s revenue in the fourth quarter ended Dec. 28 decreased 10 percent to $653 million. For the full year, revenue was down 8 percent to $2.55 billion.
Net income in the quarter fell 45 percent to $28.75 million from $51.9 million in the year-ago period. For the year, net income declined 63 percent to $96.65 million from $263.07 million the prior year.


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A PR Newswire post this week reports that the solar market is surging. Around the world, people are becoming more concerned about CO2 emissions and the need to increase reliance on renewable energy resources. In addition, government tax incentives and feed-in tariffs are fueling the demand for solar photovoltaic (PV) products and materials. As reported in the article:
Despite turmoil in the global economy, the photovoltaic materials markets experienced only a temporary slide in demand in 2009, with the overall outlook remaining optimistic.
Frost & Sullivan (http://www.chemicals.frost.com) published a report entitled Strategic Analysis of the Global Photovoltaic Materials Markets, which found that solar markets generated revenues of $1.34 billion in 2009. Projections for 2010 are that revenues could reach $1.60 billion. The study covers the following application sectors: encapsulants, frontsheet, backsheet and anti-reflection coating. The research also includes the following product types: EVA, PVB, silicones and ionomers as encapsulants; low-iron, patterned and coated glasses and polymers including PVDF, PVF and ECTFE as frontsheet materials; PVDF, PET, PVF, EPDM, EVA and glass as backsheet materials; and elemental oxides as anti-reflection coatings.
What is it about photovoltaic products that give consumers confidence to invest in the renewable energy technology? According to a Frost & Sullivan Research Analyst:
“With rising awareness about green trends, the future lies in technologies that offer enhanced energy efficient solutions at a low-cost. Manufacturers who offer products with optimum performance while remaining price-oriented are poised to gain substantial market share.”
In short, the solar market is surging in large part because photovoltaic technology is reliable, efficient, affordable and can help minimize carbon emissions.
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York Graphic Designers News – recently completed projects and random musings from the York Graphic Designers team.
A companies logo is a visual representation of their business which means portraying the right look is essential in order to be taken seriously in today’s competitive market place. Large companies spend huge amounts of money on their corporate identities and branding to make sure their ethos is communicated effectively to consumers. With business practises and decisions under more scrutiny than ever before and news of scandals going round the world in next to no time thanks to the internet and social media, a companies logo is often parodied or manipulated by creative individuals to represent a story, event or scandal that may have broke about the company.
Here we have compiled a top ten list of some of the most creative examples of logo parodies and manipulations.
In 2008 Pepsi underwent a rebrand. The new logo continues to use the red and blue circle first featured in 1962, and features a white stripe running through the middle to loosely represent a smile. Fizzy drinks companies come in for a lot of stick due to the high sugar content of their products and in this example their logo has been manipulated to portray what happens when people drink too many cans of Pepsi.
Just like Pepsi, McDonalds are a big player on the global market and often criticised for a rise in obesity and promoting an unhealthy diet. There have been many behind the scenes documentaries charting what exactly goes into McDonalds products that enables them to be sold so cheaply. Many people have been put off McDonalds products and a simple manipulation of the famous golden arches sums this up perfectly.
8. Office of Government Commerce – OGC
The Office of Government Commerce OGC came in for a bit of stick when they launched their new logo. Their tagline was ‘Keeping a firm grip on Government spending’ and by rotating through 90 degrees this message took on a whole new meaning.
Between 2009 and 2011 Toyota issued three separate recalls of millions of cars due to a fault which caused unintended acceleration. Here their logo has been parodied to represent the largest ever recall by a car manufacturer, and is based on the 1980’s Arnold Schwarzenegger film, Total Recall.
To date, The collapse of Enron is the biggest scandal in the history of US capitalism. The company was exposed as being rotten at the highest level, and due to ‘future value accounting’ they collapsed with thousands of employees loosing their entire retirement funds. They also created the California Energy Crisis, plunging California into darkness with rolling blackouts and selling power re-routed through Texas back to California at a much higher rate. Here their logo has been manipulated to show the value of Enron running down the drain.
5. Bank of America
Bank of America are the largest financial institution in the United States. In 2008 the company hit the headlines after the purchase of Merrill Lynch & Co. It is said that top executives at Bank of America hid Merrill Lynch & Co.s huge losses from shareholders. The losses were reported to be in the region of $16 billion and forced Bank of America to be bailed out by the American taxpayer at a figure thought to be between $20 – $50 billion. It didn’t take long for someone to parody their logo with the term ‘Bankrupting America’.
In 2010 BP were responsible for the biggest ever environmental disaster in US history. On April 20th 2010, the Deep Water Horizon deep sea drilling platform caught fire and sank, producing the largest oil slick in American history. Oil was leaking out at 200,000 gallons per day and took nearly 3 months to cap, causing extensive damage to marine and wildlife habitats. Here their logo has be parodied to represent this huge environmental catastrophe.
3. London 2012 Olympics logo
In 2007 the logo for the London 2012 Olympic was unveiled to a less than impressed UK public. The logo was designed by Wolff Olins, at a cost reported to be £400,000. It received a mauling by the public, and in a poll on the BBC website 80% of people gave the logo the lowest possible rating. Never before has a logo created such a negative response, causing one individual to take to his computer and create his own interpretation of the which echoes the opinion of the majority of the UK public.
2. Tiger Woods
Being one of the largest sporting stars on the planet, Tiger woods has a large range of merchandise featuring his distinctive TW monogram. After the scandal broke about his antics off the golf course, someone has subtly altered the logo to represent the true Tiger Woods. A bit rude, but very funny.
1. Apple / Steve Jobs
Our favourite logo parody has not been created to reflect a scandal that has hit a company, but to pay tribute to Apple founding member and CEO Steve Jobs after his untimely death on October 5th 2011. Created by 19-year-old Hong Kong based designer Jonathan Mak, the logo was an instant hit online with fans of Steve Jobs and Apple products.


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Yandex, a Russian-based Internet giant, is joining forces with South Korea automobile manufacturer Hyundai to develop autonomous vehicle components.
The deal marks Yandex’s first OEM collaboration and comes after the South Korean automobile manufacturer‘s considerable investment in Ola, an India-based ride-hailing entity.
Both companies recently said that they have made an MOU agreement to develop the control systems for both level 4 and 5 vehicles, which are the automation categories described by the Society of Automotive Engineers’ as requiring zero or limited human intervention.
Following the partnership, the companies have come up with a self-driving car prototype.
Yandex and Hyundai Mobis, a Hyundai Motor Group affiliate, is expected to develop “out-of-the-box” control systems meant for taxi fleets and car manufacturers.
According to both companies, the partnership deal may expand into “other areas of cooperation,” like mapping, navigation, and speech technologies.
“Our self-driving technologies are unique and have already proven their scalability,” said Yandex CEO Arkady Volozh in a statement.
“Yandex’s self-driving cars have been successfully driving on the streets of Moscow, Tel Aviv, and Las Vegas, which means that the fleet can be expanded to drive anywhere.
It took us just two years to go from the first basic tests to a full-fledged public robotaxi service. Now, thanks to our agreement with Hyundai Mobis, we will be able to move even faster.”
The partnership is a noteworthy feat for Yandex, which started testing autonomous driving car prototypes back in 2017 before later unveiling a fully self-driving taxi service in mid-2018.
According to the Moscow-based company, Hyundai Mobis is among the 10 biggest car component manufacturers globally.
On the other hand, Hyundai Motor Group, the parent company behind notable brands such as Genesis, Kia, and Hyundai, is one of the leading five automotive manufactures in terms of shipment volume.
In the past few months, Yandex.taxi, an autonomous driving taxi service from Yandex, has expanded its operations to 15 nations globally, including Russia, Uzbekistan, Serbia, Moldova, Lithuania, Latvia, Kyrgyzstan, the Ivory Coast, Israel, Georgia, Estonia, Finland, Belarus, Finland, and Armenia.
In four years’ time, Yandex intends to come up with a vehicle without a steering wheel that will feature “human-level” driving capability in certain cities.
Allied Market Research revealed that until then, the self-driving car space will have risen from the estimated $54.33 billion recorded in 2019 to $556.67 billion by 2026, spearheaded by factors like ride-hailing and food delivery.
Yandex is currently trying to venture into the autonomous driving space but is experiencing competition from Daimler, which got a permit from the Chinese government to test autonomous vehicles that are powered by the Apollo platform on Beijing-based roads.
Baidu is another competitor that unveiled its autonomous driving buses in over 10 regions spread out across China earlier in 2019.
What’s more, Optimus Ride said in 2018 that it would create a level 4 car fleet in the greater Boston region, following news of Drive.ai’s expansion into Frisco and Arlington, Texas.
Nonetheless, Yandex has said that it has a competitive edge over such companies, as it is currently carrying out a considerable portion of its data testing in Russia, where the winters are icier and snowier.


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ref="http://www.cityam.com/company/diageo">DIAGEO could be in for an epic struggle to cherry pick top brands including Jim Beam from US conglomerate Fortune.
Sources close to the US firm say its management is determined to hang onto the drinks business after splitting the firm in three.
Fortune announced it will separate its most profitable drinks division from its home & hardware and golf arms, both of which it plans to spin off.
An industry source told City A.M.: “The management have said they want to spin off the other divisions but hold onto drinks. They feel they can grow the value of that part of the company and if they are reluctant to sell, a deal could be difficult.”
However, analysts remain confident the Beam Global Spirits & Wines business will not remain independent for long, with other industry rivals also eyeing its prized assets. Sources close to Diageo hinted it would be interested if regulatory hurdles could be overcome.
Although Diageo could comfortably afford to snap up the entire drinks division, which has an estimated value of $8.7bn (£5.5bn), competition issues mean it is far more likely to team up with another drinks retailer.
Simon Hales of Evolution Securities says an auction involving Diageo and Bacardi is the most likely scenario, circumventing conflicts with the Guinness owner’s distribution deals with LVMH Moet Hennessy on cognac and Casa Cuervo for Jose Cuervo tequila.
The brands likely to interest Diageo most, including Jim Beam and Maker’s Mark bourbon, would set the firm back around $5.5bn.


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Peter Cullen as the voice of Optimus Prime in the live action movie, fan-subbed japanese TF shows, TF Cybertron in full swing w/ masterfully produced transforming Cybertron/Primus toy just starting to hit toy shelves... On top of all that, the possibility of a true wide-screen version of Transformers the Movie as we approach its 20th Anniversary. Check out this all-new cover by fan favorite Don Figueroa. Wow, it's a good time to be a fan of Transformers!


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3/26/2009 12:51:00 PM
Orange attempts to grow online share with new ‘boutique’ area on its website
Orange is targeting high-end customers online through a new ‘boutique area’, which features 12 handsets.
It is aiming to grow its share of the online market by 20%, by 2010.
The network aims to give customers the opportunity to manage their accounts online later in 2009. O2 and Vodafone already offer such a service.
Orange’s online sales director, Keith Reville, said: ‘We have added a touch of sparkle to our current online offerings, rather than settling for the traditional linear approach to ecommerce that many companies take.’


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The iQOO 3 5G looks very promising on both paper and in our first look. Watch out for our upcoming full review to find out how it performs!
Uber-cool: this smart mask can translate speech into 8 languages!
Trump says US treasury should get a huge slice of TikTok deal
Chinese AI firm slaps $1.4bn patent lawsuit against Apple
OnePlus Nord open sale pushed to Aug 6
Google Pixel 4a--it's here
JBL Tune 225TWS true wireless earbuds launched in India
Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite, A50 start getting August 2020 security patch
OnePlus preparing to launch new OS called Hydrogen 11
Amazfit PowerBuds TWS earphones coming to India on Aug 6
ByteDance accuses Facebook of ‘plagiarism and smears’
Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 key specs revealed in leaked promo video
Microsoft says will buy TikTok by Sept 15, talks on
SpaceX capsule & NASA crew make first splashdown in 45 years
Reports: 138 new emoji coming to Android
Reports: Apple, Samsung suppliers apply for Indian govt's PLI scheme
Sony WH-1000XM4 headphones promo video leaked!
Making history: NASA astronauts on their way back to Earth
ByteDance to divest complete stake in TikTok to save US Deal: Reports
Report: Apple removes over 30,000 apps from China store
Netflix rolling out playback speed control
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Learning how science and the world work is rarely is as much fun as in this book from Randall Munroe, the creator of the XKCD comic. It's good for kids and adults.
Ralph de la Vega will now oversee the integration of the mobile and enterprise units, while Glenn Lurie will head the consumer mobile business.
Sprint's new CEO Marcelo Claure brings an unorthodox entrepreneurial spirit to the nation's third-largest wireless carrier.
In two separate congressional hearings, AT&T's CEO makes the case for the $48.5 billion proposed merger with DirecTV.
AT&T CEO Randall Stephenson says the combined broadband service and media company will come out of the gate with bundled deals for consumers.
If another company intercepts the NFL Sunday Ticket package from DirecTV, AT&T could walk away. Here are four potential spoilers.
Focusing on bundled services of a combined AT&T/DirecTV and how that entity could be a stronger competitor against big cable is likely the best strategy to win approval.
Acquisition creates a powerhouse for services in the home, allowing AT&T to pair its own wireless network with DirecTV's satellite TV service.
The wireless giant folds Aio Wireless into Leap’s Cricket to create a “new” prepaid Cricket on 4G LTE.
CNET looks at Motorola’s push for high-quality, budget-friendly smartphones -- and whether Lenovo might put a stop to it.


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For some libation lovers, the worst part about getting tipsy may be the effort it takes to get there. French American scientist David Edwards and designer Philippe Starck are appealing to lazy drinkers everywhere with WAHH Quantum Sensations, a spray claiming it will get you instantaneously drunk for a few seconds, without any lingering effects afterward. You could even pass a breathalyzer after your brief drunken blur, according to Jesus Diaz at Gizmodo.
One spray of the device releases .0075 ml of alcohol -- meaning around 1,000 sprays would equal one drink, which normally contains 40 to 60 ml of alcohol. It’s currently only available in Europe, retailing at around 20 euro for a device delivering 21 shots. Edwards claims that because of the item's special design, the effect is full and immediate.
"The question is how to do good without doing harm,” Starck said at the unveiling in Paris yesterday. “Wahh is an alternative that offers the idea of intoxication without its adverse effects."
Edwards previously created the Whif in 2008, an aerosol the size of a cigar that allowed users to taste the flavors of chocolate, coffee and tea. After that sold 400,000 copies worldwide, he went on to create the Whaf in 2009, an ultrasonic system that creates a cloud of flavor by mixing different liquids.
There is no word on when the device may make its way to America. Until then, impatient drinkers will need to wait.


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Srinagar June 21: The J&K Power Development Department on Tuesday warned against fraudulent messages asking consumers to clear "pending bills".
In the fake messages, sent on whatsApp in the name of the power department, the sender tells consumers that their connection will be disconnected "because your previous month bill was not updated".
The consumers are asked to contact the " electricity officer " over the matter. However calling out the fraudulent nature of the messages, the JKPDD asked consumers to be aware of the texts that scammers are floating to the masses.
"Unless a communication contains your Consumer Name and ID, please do not respond, " the JKPDD said in a statement.


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Dine Out For Orlando United
On Thursday June 30, The Seafood Shack in Cortez will be one of hundreds of restaurants throughout the state of Florida participating in “Dine Out for Orlando United.” Led by the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association in partnership with VISIT FLORIDA, the fundraiser lets restaurants, their employees and guests donate their time and a portion of proceeds to make a difference in the lives of those affected recently in Orlando.
All proceeds raised will be donated to the OneOrlando Fund, which is designed to provide a way to respond to the needs of the local community, now and in the time to come, after the effects of the Pulse tragedy.
This Thursday, The Seafood Shack has pledged to donate 10% of all of the proceeds for the day to the OneOrlando Fund. This includes proceeds from food & beverage sales from The Karen & Jimmy Band Show in The Neptune Room that same evening. Additionally, Seafood Shack staff will be asking for a $5 (or more) direct donation at the door – in lieu of a cover charge – which will go straight to the Fund.
For more information, please call The Seafood Shack at (941) 794-1235. To view the growing list of participating restaurants, please visit https://www.frla.org/dine-out-orlando


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- Chloromethane Market to Register a Healthy CAGR for the Forecast Period, 2015-2025
- Valley Cottage, NY -- (SBWIRE) -- 02/24/2016 -- Chloromethane, which is also known as methyl chloride, is a group of organic compounds. It is a toxic, colorless chemical compound which has a mildly sweet odor and is highly flammable. Chloromethane is ...
- INOVYN to consolidate Europe chloromethanes, close UK facility
- LONDON (ICIS)--INOVYN plans to consolidate chloromethane production at its Tavaux and Rosignano sites in France and Italy respectively and to close its facility at Runcorn in the UK from 1 March 2016 due to declining European demand, the company said ...
- Inovyn to close chloromethanes plant
- RUNCORN, England—Inovyn, an Ineos-Solvay joint venture in chlorovinyls, is set to close its chloromethanes plants in Runcorn as European demand declines. The company said in a Dec. 15 release that it has revised its chloromethanes operations strategy ...
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- The report covers the important global chloromethanes markets. It further divides the market on the basis of types, Methyl Chloride, Methylene Chloride, Chloroform, and Carbon Tetrachloride; its applications, and geography.
- GACL snaps ties with Dow, to go solo on chloromethane project
- State-run caustic soda major Gujarat Alkalies and Chemicals Ltd (GACL) has decided to set up 100,000 tonnes per annum (TPA) chloromethane project on its own and is currently scouting for suitable technology suppliers for the project. Earlier, GACL had ...
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http://www.jalopnik.com - We’ve already seen plenty of insanity from Hennessey, but now the Texans have taken their “add more power” recipe and applied it to the sixth-generation Camaro.
http://www.usatoday.com - General Motors has ordered dealers to stop selling 1,579 pickups and cars in the U.S. because the driver's side air bag may not deploy correctly in a crash.
http://www.businessinsider.com - The Tesla Model S is a remarkable car. Owners love it, car critics love it, Consumer Reports mostly loves it, and it represents the bulk of Tesla's sales since it was first rolled out in 2012.
http://media.gmc.com - U.S. News & World Report today announced the 2016 GMC Yukon is the Best Large SUV for Families, praising the vehicle for its capability, features and comforts.
http://www.thedetroitbureau.com - A lot has changed over the last 17 years, since Cadillac launched its first SUV.
http://www.autonews.com - GM issued a stop-sale order and recalled about 1,750 new-model Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon pickup trucks and Chevrolet Malibu sedans in the U.S. and Canada because of potentially defective front airbags.
http://www.autonews.com - GM said it has issued a stop-sale order and recalled about 1,750 new-model Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon pickup trucks and Chevrolet Malibu sedans in the U.S. and Canada because of potentially defective front airbags.
http://www.businessinsider.com - Ground transport for the US president has changed drastically over the years. In 1939, with the widespread adoption of cars, the president's limousine started off as a Lincoln Model K.
http://www.autoblog.com - GM is recalling the 2016 Chevy Colorado, Malibu, and GMC Canyon for the possibility of a missing component in the airbag inflator.
http://www.hybridcars.com - With winter in its last grasp, and summer right around the corner, electrified car shoppers may want a car as capable of traveling across country as it is of making it across town. Of course an informed buying decision should also factor day in, day out operation, utility, long-term reliability, and more.


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Google wants to take 90% of Office users away from Microsoft
It looks like Google has some big plans for its online competitor to Microsoft’s popular Office suite. Google’s VP and head of Enterprise, Amit Singh, has revealed that his company aims to get a huge chunk of market for its online suite of Office.
Google’s Amit Singh told AllThingsD that the company plans to get 90% of users who do not require the advanced features of Microsoft’s Office. Google is working on closing the gap between its online docs service and Microsoft’s Office. According to Singh, the company is adding features and improving them week by week. Singh says that Google’s Sheets web app does most of the stuff that MS Excel does, and, if you import Excel documents in Sheets, it’s hard to tell the difference between Microsoft’s desktop and Google’s online app.
Google wants to provide users with tools that would work for them 90% of the time. Singh revealed that in 2012 Google has broken the ice and obtained large-scale consumer adoption for its Apps. In the years past, Google was barely able to compete in the enterprise market and often lost in the bidding process.
Google made drastic changes to its online productivity services in 2012, and it combined Docs with a new cloud service called Google Drive.
The fierce enterprise battle between Google and Microsoft hasn’t reached its peak, so we will see more development in the rivalry area in 2013.


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Break out the candy corn, Halloween spending is expected to reach $9 billion online and offline, according to the National Retail Federation (NRF). And when it comes to buying costumes and other Halloween supplies, 24 percent will buy online.
NRF’s annual survey, conducted by Prosper Insights & Analytics, indicates 2018 spending will be the second highest in the survey’s 14-year history. The figure is relatively the same as last year’s previous record of $9.1 billion.
“The economy is good and consumer confidence is high, so families are ready to spend on Halloween this year,” NRF President and CEO Matthew Shay said. “Retailers are stocking up to supply children, pets and adults with their favorite decorations, candy and costumes for the season.”
It’s fascinating to see where shoppers get their inspiration for costumes: 35 percent of consumers will look online, 29 percent will look in stores, 19 percent will ask friends and family, 19 percent will look to Pinterest and 16 percent will look to Facebook; 16 percent will be influenced by pop culture and 15 percent by YouTube.
And it’s not just costumes for human beings – Prosper Insights Executive Vice President of Strategy Phil Rist said one of the biggest trends this year is the growth of spending on pet costumes. That’s thanks to younger adults. “Out of the 31.3 million Americans planning to dress their pets in costumes, millennials (25-34) are most likely to dress up their pets, the highest we have seen in the history of our surveys,” Rist said.
Shoppers are planning to spend an average of $86.79, up from last year’s $86.13, with more than 175 million Americans planning to partake in Halloween festivities this year.
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The said leader of Team eBay UK just got Royally Bitch Slapped by eBayisaJoke.
Since ole Rob Wolcheck aired his story about eBayisaJoke team eBay has been uploading it to literally hundreds of “Stealth YouTube Accounts.” ChunkyFitch101 was especially proud of his copy of this “Copyrighted Fox News Video” as it reached somewhere around 60k views.
Fox News has no clue how much abuse has been done to their video, but maybe now they and Rob Wolckeck will see the kind of people they assisted by his actions.
It’s one thing to bust Detroit auto workers drinking and smoking pot as they haphazardly assembled automobiles on Chrysler’s assembly line, and other articles where contractors were ripping off consumers. But to take the word of Joseph DeMarco AKA eBay TRS HubcapJoes and an admitted eBay Shill by the name of SpokonZaga Pete. Wolcheck never contacted eBay Inc to see if Joseph DeMarco was telling the truth.
eBayisaJoke tells me he has already had around 50 illegal copies of Fox News video removed from team eBay’s Stealth YouTube Harassment Accounts.
Oh well such is life i guess.. What comes around goes around.. 😆


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A new state law allows charging station operators to resell electricity without being regulated as a public utility.
Plug your electric vehicle into a North Carolina charging station sometime soon and you may be billed for the electricity you consume, not just the time you spend at the outlet.
Under a new state law, charging outlet operators can now buy electricity from their local utility and resell it by the kilowatt-hour, as RV campgrounds and marinas have long done.
By exempting plug-in stations from regulation as public utilities, the Tar Heel State is now the 30th to permit such sales. According to the North Carolina Clean Energy Technology Center, six other states enacted similar rules in the last quarter alone.
“This is regulatory cleanup that many states have undertaken,” said Dave Schatz, director of public policy at ChargePoint, the nation’s largest electric vehicle charging network. “We’re really glad that North Carolina has gotten there.”
ChargePoint — which installs stations at workplaces, retailers, universities, local government buildings and the like — says many of its customers want to bill by the kilowatt-hour to improve the experience for drivers.
“Kilowatt-hours are the gallons of gas that go into an electric vehicle,” Schatz said. “It’s very easy for drivers to understand they have a ‘tank’ that holds 60 kilowatt-hours, and they’ll be paying X dollars for each kilowatt-hour they consume.”
Charging stations may not begin billing for kilowatt-hours right away. But the industry believes the ability to do so will make stations more transparent and profitable, ultimately expanding the number of plug-in outlets in the state.
That expansion will be crucial as electric vehicles’ battery capacity increases and drivers travel longer distances in their plug-ins, said Stan Cross, CEO and co-founder of Asheville-based charging company Brightfield Transportation Solutions.
“These drivers will rely on public charging stations to make it all work,” Cross said in an email. He added that the new measure would support the deployment of more chargers that will help the state get to 80,000 electric vehicles, as called for in an executive order from Gov. Roy Cooper.
Originating as House Bill 329, the new law has backing from Cooper, a Democrat, and nearly every member of the Republican-controlled General Assembly. But it comes amid controversy over other electric vehicle proposals.
A power struggle between Cooper and lawmakers threatens the state’s share of the Volkswagen settlement, which is poised to deliver nearly $14 million for electric vehicle charging infrastructure over the next decade.
Duke Energy, meanwhile, is bidding to spend $76 million to almost double the public plug-in outlets across the state, a move now before state regulators that critics worry will overwhelm the market.
Autumn Proudlove, senior manager of policy research at the Clean Energy Technology Center, said other states who’ve exempted charging stations from public utility regulations have also begun wrestling with some of these “more nuanced questions.”
But she said the exemption itself appears noncontroversial, and it offers at least some certainty to charging station owners and operators. “It provides a nice starting point for everyone,” she said.
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In 2018 SBTech's solutions launched in New Jersey and Mississippi with Churchill Downs' brand BetAmerica.
In 2019 Churchill Downs’ Bet America brand expanded into Pennsylvania with SBTech powering 50 sports betting kiosks across the Presque Isle Downs & Casino.
In 2018 SBTech's solutions launched in New Jersey and Mississippi.
SBTech powers Resorts Casino Sportsbook.
The newly refurbished Oaklawn Racetrack and Casino is the first operator in the state to launch sports betting via its in-house venue powered by SBTech. Retail players can access 10 kiosks to bet on a comprehensive selection of sports including American football, basketball, baseball, hockey, soccer, UFC, golf and tennis to name a few. Oaklawn will introduce an SBTech powered mobile betting app later this year.
SBTech’s on-property solutions are live across casinos in New Jersey, Mississippi, Pennsylvania and Arkansas. The full on-property solution includes: full self-service betting kiosks, widest sports markets coverage, unique product features, full cashier system, Chameleon360 platform, TV screen management system.


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Travel Fair Unites Regional Businesses
Costa Rica last weekend hosted the Central America Travel Market, a fair bringing together tourism representatives from around the region to promote it as a multi-destination option for international travelers.
Those who attended the fair, which ran from Oct.11-14, had the chance to meet with wholesalers from Europe, Asia and around Latin America, according to a statement from the National Tourism Chamber (CANATUR).
“The Central America Travel Market is the best opportunity for Central American tourism to grow and become stronger, since it opens the door to doing business and making alliances with European companies,” said CANATUR president Gonzalo Vargas. “For Costa Rica, it is very important to take advantage of this fair, since the European market represents 14% of tourists to Costa Rica who bring $358 million to the country every year.”
During the fair, the Federation of Central American Tourism Chambers (FEDECATUR) signed a cooperation agreement with TACA airlines to promote regional tourism, develop the Central American tourism sector and consolidate tourism brands on the international market.
It also seeks to reduce fares and airport taxes, stimulate growth and facilitate tourists moving around the region.
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Monthly ACH volume has hit an all-time high, topping 2 billion transactions and $4.5 trillion in payments in August, according to Nacha – The Electronic Payments Association.
Those numbers represent a 10% increase in transaction volume and a 12% increase in dollar value over August 2017. Nacha said it’s on track to add more than a billion new ACH payments for the fourth year in a row.
“The ACH Network is thriving, and has achieved a milestone of more than 2 billion payments in one month,” Nacha COO Jane Larimer said. “This impressive growth demonstrates that businesses and consumers are choosing to use ACH payments.”
ACH Network Volume up big year over year
Online bill payments and account-to-account transfers, which rose 24% year over year, drove some of the growth. Those transaction types now make up 27% of all ACH network volume, according to Nacha. Business-to-business ACH payments also grew over 13% and now constitute 16% of ACH network volume.
Last week Nacha approved three new rules to expand another of its growth drivers — same-day ACH — which spiked 243% in terms of payment volume year-over-year in the second quarter of 2018.
Expanding ACH per-transaction limits
On Sept. 20, 2019, the funds availability will speed up. Same-day ACH credits processed in the first window will be available by 1:30 p.m. local time, and funds from certain other ACH credits will be available by 9 a.m. local time by the receiving institution.
On March 20, 2020, the same-day ACH per-transaction limit will rise to $100,000. Starting on Sept. 18, 2020, the same-day ACH processing window will expand by two hours.
The increasing momentum in same-day ACH is creating more demand for ways to verify payments and accounts in real-time, noted David Barnhardt, who is EVP at identity verification and authentication service company GIACT in Allen, Texas. The company recently published a white paper about fraud risks and same-day ACH debits.
A lot of the companies that we spoke to said, ‘You know, I really want to do same-day ACH files…I’m scared of the fraud,’” he explained.
“If you think about a company that wants to process their payments quicker or same-day, there is a liability that they’re taking on, and just accepting that payment without a safety net, if you will, or any type of verification,” he said.
Legacy systems missing the mark
“There’s a great deal of buzz right now, especially around identity verification, not only for accounts but all products that are offered,” Barnhardt added. “It’s not just community banks and credit unions, but even some of the big advisors saying, ‘Whoa. This is a real problem.”
Some same-day ACH processors still use trial deposits, sending over a penny or two to see if the account is open. But that doesn’t verify who owns the account, Barnhardt noted. Others may still use so-called screen-scraping technologies that obtain bank information typically not validated by the institutions themselves.
“A lot of these legacy systems, they’re missing the mark on real-time validation with the financial institution. And that’s where you have to be in order to be effective at combating some of the more sophisticated financial crimes that we’re experiencing today,” he said.
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Sora is back with a new look and is heading to a big city called Quadratum.
Square Enix has announced that the next installment in the long-running Disney RPG series, Kingdom Hearts IV, is in development. The news came as part of the 20th anniversary celebration event and included the release of the first trailer, which you can watch below.
Kingdom Hearts IV kicks off a new story for the franchise, the Lost Master Arc. Sora is back, but with a new look, as you'll see in the trailer and screenshots. The KHIV portion of the trailer starts around 4:05:
The trailer offers a glimpse into the gameplay as Sora challenges up against a giant shadow monster in the middle of a city street. This new location is the Quadratum, which Square Enix describes in Kingdom Hearts as "a large, expansive city set in a gorgeous, realistic world that has never been seen before."
No further details on Quadratum or the overall gameplay or story were shared. Donald and Goofy are both returning in KHIV, and a new "mysterious" new character named Strelitzia will also be introduced.
Although Kingdom Hearts 3 is finally releasing for PC, Xbox One, PS4, and Nintendo Switch, there's no word on what platforms KHIV will be available for. Likewise, there is no shared release date.
Alongside the next main entry in the series, Square Enix used its anniversary event to announce a new mobile game for iOS and Android called Kingdom Hearts Missing-Link, which can also be seen in the trailer montage above.


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Flipmemes has gathered that the latest flagship tablet from Samsung is the Galaxy Tab S7 (and its co, the Galaxy Tab S7 Plus).
However, those tablets came out in 2020, and 2021 hasn’t seen a follow-up yet (although we did see the Galaxy Tab S7 FE).
From the look of things, Samsung might not launch a new flagship this year, but we now know what we can expect for next year.
Reliable industry leaker Steve Hemmerstoffer (via Zouton) just released some new renders of what appears to be the Samsung Galaxy Tab S8.
As expected, the tablet doesn’t veer too widely from Samsung’s formula.
It doesn’t look much different from the Galaxy Tab S7 or even the Galaxy Tab S6 before that.
The Tab 8 delivers a darker-colored area behind its body, which would be a magnetic panel to hold an S Pen stylus.
Over the years, the stylus has come free with the tablet, and that would likely be the case for the Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 pictured here.


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There will be plenty of growth for Pharmacy Benefit managers (PBMs) in the good ol’ US of A, especially given current health reform proposals and prospects for PBM consolidation. But the global opportunity is even bigger because those markets are much less sophisticated in the management of pharmacy benefits, especially when it comes to generic dispensing rates. Injecting PBMs into the evolution of emerging markets will accelerate convergence with more established markets.
I’m not so sure that manufacturers of brand pharmaceuticals will be cheering the creation of a global PBM industry, although it could be a big positive for generic drug makers.
According to the SeaRainbow press release:
Under the agreement, both sides plan to respectively invest at best USD 12 million to set up a 50-50 joint venture in Hong Kong. The new company will pioneer the PBM business, which has not yet been practical in Mainland China.The Express Scripts news is just one more data point that the PBM business model is going global. Recall that Medco Health Solutions (NYSE: MHS) is investing in Europe, most recently via a joint venture with Irish drug distributor United Drug. (source)
In detail, the agreement was inked between a Hong Kong-based wholly-owned subsidiary under SeaRainbow and ESI Singapore II Pte Ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary under Express Scripts. ESI Singapore was registered in Singapore. ESI Singapore will have an option to raise its stake in the venture to 51% six months after the signing of the agreement, and buy an additional 20% stake from the Chinese partner two years after the establishment of the venture.
IMS projects that emerging economies will grow much faster than the mature economies of the U.S. and Europe, so pharmaceutical manufacturers are looking to these new markets for growth. Pfizer CEO Jeffrey Kindler recently said: “Right now I think we're the number one company in China and the overall opportunity is enormous.” See Drugmakers place big bets on emerging markets.
Global PBMs could put a crimp in those plans. We all know that PBMs help to accelerate generic substitution, a key reason that spending on outpatient drugs is now growing more slowly in the U.S. than other health care services.
So you will not be surprised to learn the U.S. generic dispensing rate is far above other countries. Here’s some interesting market share data about generics from How to Increase Patient Access to Generic Medicines in European Healthcare Systems, a June 2009 report published by the European Generic Medicines Association.
You go, Latvia!
You can read the whole EGMA report if you’re curious about the details, but the headline conclusion: “The main reason for such discrepancies in relation to market shares is the varying effectiveness of differing healthcare policies in enhancing generic medicines penetration.”
Translation: Incentives for generic substitution are much lower in Europe.
The Chinese market isn’t comparable to Europe since legitimate drugs share the market with unauthorized copies and outright fakes. Nonetheless, the establishment of the first Chinese PBM should help the market to mature. Greater global penetration should also be good for generic drug manufacturers.
Extra credit: Wikipedia has an astonishingly detailed article on the Pharmaceutical Industry in China. Who writes these things?
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Covid drugs, gear shielded from trade curbs
THE Philippines has reached an agreement with its Southeast Asian neighbors to refrain from imposing trade measures against a total of 152 drugs and health equipment crucial in the fight against Covid-19.
At the Asean Economic Community Council Meeting last week, Trade Secretary Ramon M. Lopez signed the memorandum of understanding ( MOU) on the implementation of nontariff measures ( NTMS) on essential Covid-19 goods.
The MOU is a product of negotiations conducted by Asean economic ministers in August, focusing on how they can put in place a focused and targeted work program to address NTMS, particularly on essential goods.
In general, the memorandum seeks to ensure the smooth flow of critical goods associated with fighting the contagion across Southeast Asia. It also aims to facilitate information sharing among Asean economies on trade-related measures, particularly NTMS.
Most important, the MOU asks Asean states to refrain from introducing or maintaining trade- restrictive measures on essential goods, except for instances wherein there is a public health emergency.
Under the MOU, Asean members that will implement an NTM should conform with the rights and obligations spelled out in World Trade Organization rules. NTMS should also comply with the provisions of the Asean Trade in Goods Agreement.
The MOU covers the whole list of Asean’s essential goods in the fight against Covid-19, which includes 152 tariff lines of medicines, medical supplies and health equipment.
“This action is a clear manifestation of Asean’s shared commitment in keeping markets open, ensure the unhampered flow of essential goods, and show economic resiliency amid Covid-19. We also see this as a positive development that will help the Philippine business community in trading with the region,” Lopez said in a statement on Thursday.
According to Lopez, the MOU is a step forward as well to removing the export bans applied by Southeast Asian nations at the onset of the pandemic to divert all of their critical supplies for domestic use.
Further, Asean ministers will be studying the coverage of the MOU and look into the possible expansion of the list to include other essential items, such as food and agricultural products.


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By Princewill Ekwujuru
Three Nigerian Businesses have been featured in the Public Relations and Communications Association (PRCA) as part of its small business heroes’ campaign launched in April 2021.
The businesses which cut across fashion, technology, new media and law include 618 Bees, a legal tech company, Gbemisoke shoes, women’s shoe line, and Emblue, a media and communication company, leveraging technology to drive consumer attention.
As COVID-19 continues to present challenges for business across the world, the PRCA PR and Communications Council launched the Small Business Heroes campaign to support SMEs at all levels as they navigate the challenges of the global COVID-19 pandemic while demonstrating the positive impact PR can have on businesses when applied effectively.
The case studies feature businesses that have demonstrated rapid growth while applying creative PR strategies to address key challenges faced by their target market.
Broadcaster and media personality, Gbemi Olateru-Olagbegi launched the eponymous shoe line, Gbemisoke to cater to women with big feet who found it difficult to find their shoe sizes both in Nigeria and abroad.
United Kingdom-trained lawyer, Efe Ugboro launched her start-up 618 Bees in 2018 to help Nigerian businesses avoid the frustration associated with incorporation, filing and taxation.
Veteran marketer and Chief Executive Officer of Emblue, Kelvin Orifa launched the new media and communication company to help Nigerian businesses reach the growing population of Nigeria’s youthful audience while minimizing waste of resources.
PRCA council member and Founder/CEO, Blackhouse Media, Ayeni Adekunle said: “Many entrepreneurs have demonstrated resilience by adapting and in many cases pivoting their businesses in response to the challenges posed by the pandemic. Through the small business heroes’ campaign, our goal is to show businesses how to communicate effectively with their target audience.”
In addition to the case studies, the campaign also includes a coaching programme where experienced PR professionals are matched with small business owners specifically those who are yet to apply PR to their business for free guidance and education on how to apply PR to their business.
The coaching programme will run for an initial period of six months from April to October 2021.


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Meta has unveiled significant changes for users in the European Union (EU), European Economic Area and Switzerland, allowing them to unlink their Instagram and Facebook accounts ahead of the implementation of the Digital Markets Act (DMA) in March.
This move aligns with the DMA's regulatory framework, with notifications about these changes set to appear in the coming weeks.
Under these adjustments, EU users will gain the flexibility to utilize various Meta services without having to cross-share their information between platforms.
Notably, Facebook Messenger can now function as an independent service without requiring a linked Facebook account. Users who previously linked their Facebook and Instagram accounts will also have the option to unlink them.
While these changes extend to services like Facebook Marketplace and Facebook Gaming, Meta has highlighted that unlinking accounts between platforms may affect their functionality.
For instance, users opting to use Marketplace without their Facebook information will need to communicate with buyers and sellers through email rather than Messenger.
Similarly, those disconnecting their Facebook accounts on Gaming will find themselves limited to single-player games.
This announcement follows a similar stance made by Google earlier this month, wherein the company permitted users to halt the sharing of data between services like Search, YouTube, Google Maps and Chrome.
Both Meta and Google's parent company, Alphabet, were identified as "gatekeepers" by the European Commission last September.
What Is the Goal of the DMA?
The DMA, which is scheduled to take full effect on March 6, not only dictates how gatekeepers share data between services, but also introduces a range of rules aimed at fostering competition and providing a level playing field for businesses reliant on gatekeepers.
In addition to the changes highlighted by Meta, the DMA ensures proper functionality between messaging services, such as WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger. It also requires Apple to open up iOS to sideloading.
"The DMA seeks to promote contestability and fairness in digital markets – an ambition that Meta supports. We are committed to continue working hard to ensure that Meta’s products in the EU comply with the DMA and deliver value to people – we have assembled a large cross-functional team staffed by senior employees from around the globe and across our entire family of apps to achieve that," the tech giant concluded in a statement.
Meta's recent update follows their decision in early December to discontinue cross-service messaging between Instagram and Facebook users globally.
While the company did not attribute this modification to the DMA, it aligns with the broader regulatory changes within the EU.
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Nintendo has released a seven-minute Japanese overview trailer for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is due out for Switch on December 7.
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DENVER (KDVR) — The Denver metro area is topping another list and it’s not one we want to be on. Denver is number one in the nation for package thefts.
So far this year, 939 packages have been reported stolen, according to Denver police. Last year at this time, it was just over a thousand packages. So, we are slightly lower but still enough to edge out San Francisco for that number one spot.
According to a report from SafeWise, 64% of Americans have been a victim of package theft in the last 12 months. That’s an estimated 210 million packages stolen in just the last year.
Porch pirates have been on the rise over the years and have exponentially grown since 2019. Of course, one reason why is that online shopping has become incredibly popular and easy since the pandemic.
Tuesday is Amazon Prime’s early access sale which is similar to their Prime Day in the summer. Now according to Amazon, during Prime Day sales, more than 300 million purchases were made which means a lot of deliveries and a lot of opportunities for porch pirates.
The packages that are stolen the most are Amazon boxes, coming in at 53.9% of the time. The next most stolen packages, at 15%, are FedEx boxes.
If you are ordering during the Amazon Prime sale, keep a close and quick eye to when those packages arrive. A good reminder as we get into the holiday gift-giving season as well, because experts expect another increase in package thefts.


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Chicago-based Lawson Products — No. 31 on Industrial Distribution’s Big 50 List — reported its 2019 fourth quarter and full-year financial results on Thursday.
The figures showed that the MRO products distributor was able to churn out modest, though slower, sales growth in Q4 amid a weakened industrial products market, while the company’s full-year sales achieved solid growth.
Lawson Products posted Q4 sales of $88.6 million, up 2.7 percent year-over-year (YoY), with average daily sales up that same amount. The company took an operating loss of $4.5 million, a reversal from a $4.1 million profit a year earlier, while Q4 adjusted operating profit of $5.8 million gained from $3.3 million a year earlier.
The company said that Q4 sales growth was driven by an increase in Lawson’s government and Kent Automotive sectors and continued growth in recently-acquired The Bolt Supply House. Lawson’s MRO sales rep count and sales territory managers at Bolt Supply ended 2019 at 1,030.
"Lawson Products delivered another quarter of improving financial results completing a strong 2019,” said Michael DeCata, Lawson president and CEO. “We generated sales growth of 2.7 percent and a 76 percent increase in adjusted operating income for the fourth quarter of 2019 as we continued to leverage our relatively fixed cost structure and make operational improvements in nearly every aspect of the business.”
For the full year, Lawson had 2019 total sales of $370.8 million, up 6.0 percent from 2018, with average daily sales up 5.6 percent. Excluding currency impacts, consolidated sales increased 6.6 percent. The company had a operating profit of $9.1 million, down slightly from 2018’s $9.2 million, while operating profit of $28.6 million was up from 2018’s $18.4 million.


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Scoopon is akin to what Groupon has achieved in the US, i.e. it has emerged as Australia’s most robust group-buying portal. Hungry Jack’s is counted among Australia’s most popular fast food brands. In a partnership that is bound to raise Hungry Jack’s popularity even further, the brand has created a first-of-its-kind, nationally-discounted Meal Deal in partnership with Scoopon.
Group-buying sites tend to focus more on local services/products. National Deals are a bit new in this niche. The Scoopon—Hungry Jack’s, $2 Whopper & Fries Meal Deal is bound to have a nationwide audience.
This partnership will help Hungry Jack’s get connected with Scoopon’s social media-oriented subscribers. Apart from getting more footfalls for Hungry Jack’s, this deal also ensures increased online traffic for Scoopon.
Hungry Jack’s hasn’t been sleeping on the social media front. It is particularly active with its Facebook promotions where it has more than 190,000+ fans. The increasing social media influence among its customers is probably what prompted the brand to venture into a social media-fueled, group-buying marketplace. This deal is available as vouchers, from 13 March, on Scoopon and across Hungry Jack’s outlets across Australia.
General Manager of Sales at Scoopon, Jon Beros, emphasized that partnering with major brands and promoting National Deals with mass appeal could be the differentiating factor among group-buying sites in 2012. Considering the increasing competition among group-buying sites, Jon Beros’ perspective makes a lot of sense.


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The Return of Punch Rare Corojo
Posted: February 14, 2012
will kick off the relaunch of Punch Rare Corojo, an annual
limited-edition line made by General Cigar Co. set to be available from
March 1 to May 31. The brand is defined by an Ecuadoran Sumatra wrapper
that General says is grown in limited quantity.
The Punch Rare Corojo line consists of eight sizes, seven of which use the Ecuadoran wrapper. But a special 10th Anniversary blend is the only size in the series to incorporate a very unusual Connecticut Corojo wrapper.
Measuring 5 inches by 50 ring, the Punch Rare Corojo 10th Anniversary debuted last year and is back for a 2012 encore with a retail price of $6.99. The rest of the line retails in the $3.59 to $6.49 price range. All are made in Honduras at the Honduras American Tabaco S.A. factory.
For more on the Punch Rare Corojo brand, see the upcoming February 21 issue Cigar Insider.
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