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Capcom, the makers of Resident Evil, Street Fighter and Mega Man, have indicated that they have plans to introduce their first Facebook game as early as this fiscal year. The statement was made by their President, Haruhiro Tsujimoto, in a statement today, and is the latest in a series of announcements from industry giants to dip their toe into social gaming. Will we see Ken and Ryu on Facebook anytime soon?
According to Bloomberg, who broke the news: “Gaming on social networks is poised to impact the traditional video game industry and is a presence that cannot be ignored,” Capcom President Haruhiro Tsujimoto said in an interview in Tokyo today. “We have to make our move.”
Ubisoft has made a few moves with in-house developed social games, and both have done relatively poorly. The failure wasn’t on the part of the games though: Ubisoft entered the market just as Facebook pulled out a lot of the viral notifications, and this meant that games had a tougher time spreading virally. This reflects the challenge for big companies to just dive into a space that requires a truly passionate team analyzing the game and platform around the clock.
Hopefully, Capcom can bring such a team to Facebook, and have them attempt to release a game and then continue to support it as the platform changes. I have serious doubts as to whether their first game will leverage any kind of big brand, but if it does, we’ll be able to gauge a little more about their strategy on the platform. It would be pretty sweet if they started releasing classic games on Facebook, that’s for sure!


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TREVISO — Fabrica, Benetton Group’s communication research center, is restructuring.Last week, during an international press conference held at the company’s headquarters — a beautiful building complex restored by Japanese architect Tadao Ando and located in the green countryside near here — Alessandro Benetton, chairman of the Italian apparel manufacturer and retailer and of Fabrica, revealed the appointment of Dan Hill as managing director. Hill is adjunct professor at Sydney University of Technology and has worked with media companies from the BBC to lifestyle magazine Monocle, which he cofounded with Tyler Brûlè in 2007.The board of Fabrica, which Benetton described as “a school with no teachers, a place where young talents meet and share their creativity,” will also include Paul Thompson, rector of the Royal College of Art, who will serve as chairman of the advisory board.“I think that through this new structure, Fabrica can cooperate with many other forms of communication and can develop as a crossroads of cultures and different ways to express creativity,” said Benetton, who compared the refoundation of Fabrica to the redesign of the Volkswagen Beetle. “When they relaunched the classic Beetle, they had to think of a new car to get a successful product and that’s exactly what we are doing reshaping Fabrica’s structure.”According to Benetton, Fabrica will continue on the path developed from its foundation in 1994, emphasizing its “international twist,” and its continuous dialogue with advanced technologies.“We have equipped ourselves with a great management and experienced people who will be able to restart from the things we know better,” Benetton added. “Our goal is to keep sharing relationships, thoughts and philosophical principles with our customers, that we have always considered as individuals, using more and more the modern technologies in a international perspective.”Among Fabrica’s more recent projects is the campaign for the “Unemployee of the year” initiative, promoted by Benetton Group’s Unhate Foundation, and last year’s provocative images featuring a montage of close-up kisses between leaders, such as President Barack Obama and Chinese leader Hu Jintao.
To celebrate Pride 2018, @themarcjacobs released the #GratefulNotHateful campaign, a social media initiative aimed at extending Pride beyond the parade. Inspired by Jacobs’ everyday outlook, the campaign features Jacobs along with a group of models and social media stars who are members and supporters of the LGBT community, all seen wearing @marcbeauty’s Highliner Gel Eye Crayons in colors of the rainbow. Head to our Instagram stories to see close-ups of the liner. #wwdbeauty
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It’s been a rough ride for the crypto market through 2022. By November, the market had dipped by 70 percent from its previous high at the end of November. When things were looking down, the FTX crash turned them even more dire. The question is, can the cryptocurrency market rebound in 2023?
Crypto Market Dips are Cyclical
The cryptocurrency market, specifically Bitcoin has had its fair share of dips in the past. And every time, it’s rebounded by a massive increase.
For instance, in 2013, Bitcoin reached a peak of $1,160. Then it fell for more than a year before reaching a bottom of $150. However, in 2017, it broke that record, and hit a new record high of $19,600. Then, in 2018, it was trading at $3,100. In the year 2020 it struck through that resistance and hit a new high of $68,000 in November 2021. And just like that, we’ve had another dip. But history shows us that following each dip there’s a bull-run.
Every Dip is Followed by a Long Bull Run
Similar to what we’ve witnessed in the past, dips are typically followed by a prolonged bull run, which eventually breaks through the resistance created by the market’s previous highest price. This is evident in more than Bitcoin but also other cryptocurrencies.
Growing Use of Crypto and Blockchain
Blockchain technology and cryptography have come a long way in the last few years. With more and better companies and industries adopting it, its usage and acceptance is growing. From gaming to finance cryptocurrency is being utilized in a myriad of ways. This growing demand can lead to more people being involved in the market and, in turn, increase the price.
A rise in the interest of institutions for crypto
In recent times we’ve noticed a growing interest from institutional investors in crypto. From banks to hedge funds numerous large institutions are starting to explore the potential of crypto assets. This increased interest from institutions could bring more stability to the crypto market and result in more expensive prices.
As the crypto market continues to mature as it matures, governments all over the world are starting to create more favorable regulations for cryptocurrency. This will help draw more investors as well as increase the mainstream adoption of crypto.
Blockchain has many more applications.
The technology that underlies the majority of cryptocurrencies, blockchain is a broad range of possible applications beyond the realm of financial transactions. From supply chain management to voting systems, more industries are beginning to look at ways they can make use of blockchain technology. This will stimulate more investment and excitement in cryptocurrency.
Advancements in technology
Blockchain and cryptocurrency technology is at the very beginning of development. As advancements continue to be made in areas such as security and scalability, the potential of crypto assets will increase. This could lead to more adoption and higher prices.
Rising global economic uncertainty
In the current economic uncertainty brought on due to the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as other causes many investors are looking for safe haven assets such as bitcoin and even gold. Since the economic outlook for the world remains uncertain it could result in more demand for crypto as well as increased prices.
Interest from retail investors
The institutional investors aren’t alone in people who are interested in cryptocurrency. Retail investors, or even individual investors, are also starting to invest in the cryptocurrency market. With increasing numbers of everyday people become aware of crypto and the best ways to invest in it, this could lead to more demand and higher prices.
A growing number of people are becoming aware of and accepting cryptocurrency
As the crypto market continues to mature increasing numbers of people are starting to learn about it and comprehend it. As understanding and acceptance of cryptocurrency grows, this could lead to increasing numbers of people purchasing or holding cryptocurrency, and this can drive up prices.
props crypto price
Decentralized finance (DeFi) is a rapidly growing area of the crypto market that enables finance services created using blockchain technology. As DeFi expands and more platforms and projects come online, this could lead to increased adoption and higher prices for crypto.
Advances in crypto-based payment methods
As the market for crypto is growing increasing numbers of companies are beginning using crypto to be a method of payment. This could result in increased use of crypto in everyday transactions and an increase in the cost of transactions.
Increased investment from sovereign wealth funds
The sovereign wealth fund, also known as owned by the state as instruments for investing, are beginning to explore crypto as an asset class. As more of these funds devote a percentage of their assets to digital currencies, it could increase demand and higher prices.
Use of crypto for cross-border payments
One of the biggest benefits of cryptocurrency is its ability to facilitate quick and inexpensive cross-border payments. As more individuals and businesses are beginning to make use of cryptocurrency for international transactions, it could result in increased the demand for it and a rise in prices.
The number of ATMs that accept crypto is increasing.
The number of ATMs for crypto continue to grow, it will become easier for people to buy and keep crypto, which could drive up demand and prices.
The development of security tokens
Security tokens, or digital assets that are used to represent ownership of an asset, such as real estate or stock, are a rapidly growing segment of the cryptocurrency market. Since more and more security tokens will be issued and traded, this could result in a rise in demand and higher prices for crypto.
A greater adoption rate by merchants
As more and more retailers accept crypto as a form of payment, it will make it more convenient for consumers to hold and use crypto, which could drive up demand and prices.
So, is crypto likely to rise in 2023? The only way to know is time. But with these factors to consider, it’s likely that the crypto market will have a rebound by 2023. For those committed to the long-term patience and discipline is crucial.


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Troy-based Nextep Systems L.L.C. will provide self-order kiosks to Nassau Coliseum, home of the New York Islanders of the National Hockey League, the company said Oct. 19. Terms were not released. Nextep makes software used in self-service order kiosks, which allows customers to order food using touch screen monitors. The software is in use at four Subway restaurants in Atlanta and in the Los Angeles area as well as at New Yorks Yankee Stadium and Canal Park in Akron, Ohio. The company was founded by Thomas Woycik and Charles Wheeler earlier this year. It employs four people and has opened a second round of financing with a goal of raising $400,000, Wheeler said. The company expects revenue this year of $200,000, he said.
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The University of Wales College, Newport, is running a drop-in stand at a Tesco supermarket. After checking out courses, students can presumably enquire about shelf-stacking jobs in cse no one will have them.
The store and stand are open 24-hours-a-day, and a UWCN press release brightly suggests: "Insomniacs will be able to combine their career advice with shopping."
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THE days of sleeping policemen giving drivers the hump could soon be numbered - thanks to a design developed in Manchester.
Dunlop GRG were today unveiling the Dunlop Transcalm, a different sort of traffic-slowing device from their Middleton factory on the Stakehill Industrial Estate.
Instead of the usual solid bump, the new invention is an inflatable rubber unit which deflates when a car drives over it - so long as it is moving slowly enough.
Motorists in London will be testing the revolutionary device over coming weeks, but it is hoped the Transcalm will eventually be used around the world.
''The whole of the design has been undertaken in Manchester,'' said Mike Armstead, group chief executive officer of Dunlop GRG.
''Inventor Graham Heeks from Nantwich brought an idea to me about two years ago and I was inspired by the concept. We have worked to refine it to the point where we're delighted with it.''
Conventional asphalt or concrete humps can cause neck injuries; punish emergency service vehicles as much as speeding motorists; and disrupt public transport.
They also raise environmental concerns about the amount of noise and pollution they cause, which often leads to them being removed.
But the Transcalm, which uses a unique air valve, tackles all these problems - and Mr Armstead added: ''The key advantage is that people travelling at the legal speed limit are not disrupted.
''The Transcalm valve will allow air to escape and they can have free passage.''
Mr Armstead said the Transcalm would prove a blessing for emergency services as it can deflate when driven over at speed by large emergency vehicles.
Mr Armstead said although the new humps will cost the same as conventional ones, they are quicker and easier to fit.


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Unlike the post-weekend bragging Apple did when Leopard went on sale in 2007, we have yet to hear a peep from Cupertino about how well Snow Leopard is selling. Piper Jaffray's resident Apple expert Gene Munster originally predicted that Apple would move 5 million copies in September and you, dear readers, predicted it would be even more. According to preliminary data from NPD Group for the first two weeks of sales, Apple may have blown past 5 million copies already.
According to NPD's numbers, Apple has sold more than twice as many copies of Snow Leopard in its first two weeks than Leopard, and almost four times as many as Tiger. In fact, Snow Leopard only saw a modest decline in sales from the first week to the second—just 25 percent. Sales of both Leopard and Tiger dropped sharply after the first week (more than 60 percent).
To give some historical context, Tiger sold 2 millions copies in little over a month. Leopard pulled off that trick in just one weekend. Though NPD hasn't announced exact figures for the number of copies sold on Snow Leopard's opening weekend, we can extrapolate from what data we do have and make a fairly educated guess. Let's assume that, conservatively, Apple sold just 2 million copies of Leopard in its first week. Then in week two, it sold just 40 percent of that, or another 0.8 million, for a total of roughly 2.8 million in two weeks. NPD says Snow Leopard is doing more than twice that, so it's possible Apple has already sold more than 5.6 million copies in just two weeks.
Of course, we won't know for sure how well the latest big cat is doing until Apple releases some kind of official count, and Apple doesn't have numbers to release at this time. But if the current sales momentum continues—likely spurred by Snow Leopard's low, low cost of $29—we might hear numbers as high as 8.7 million at next month's quarterly earnings call. Apple's strategy to encourage rapid adoption of Snow Leopard seems, so far, to be working quite well.
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Colorado Cannabis Tours
Although not featured on the tourism website’s main page, the Colorado Tourism Office does include a few licensed businesses for tourists to check out.
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While legal social consumption lounges are still preparing to meet operation criteria, the Denver Department of Excise & Licenses is cracking down on unlicensed cannabis events.
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It May Be Too Early To Call The Heat Issue On The New Ipad as The “Heatgate”
Anyone would agree that the new iPad is a tad hotter than its predecessors, which is understandable considering the faster dual-core processor, quad-core GPU and the 9.7″ screen with Retina Display technology it uses. Users who measured the temperature independently found that the tablet is on average 10 degrees Fahrenheit hotter.
The heat is more evident at the lower tight corner of the tablet after it has been used for more than ten minutes. It is exactly where the battery is located and just above is, there’s a logic board where the dual-core A5X processor and the integrated quad-core GPU sit.
Finally, Apple made an official statement saying that the increase in temperature is still within specifications.
The more powerful battery and processor are the most likely reasons for the increased temperature, which is more easily felt when the tablet is used to play demanding 3D games. The high resolution display also contributes significantly to the heat issue as the tablet needs to deal with for times the amount if pixels. The higher pixel density also means that the tablet needs to uses higher power for backlight. The new iPad has about 80 LEDs, which emit 2.5 times more heat than the predecessor.
Many experts say that it is too early to consider the heat issue as “heatgate”. The new iPad is certainly a bit warmer, but most users say that the tablet runs just fine. The heat issue would only become a problem if it causes major hardware failures after prolonged usages, but nothing like it ever happened before. More than 3 million units of the new iPad have been delivered and as more people use the tablet, we will get clearer picture on this issue.


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(Dub5 Headquarters Edmonton, Canada. May 17th, 2016.)
Today we are proud to announce that dub5 has acquired Chopeo – a Mexican e-commerce company (chopeo.mx)
3 years ago, Chopeo’s founders started the company with one mission: To help business owners connect with their customers through the creation of an online store platform which could allow small businesses to sell products online through a customized store with minimal effort.
In purchasing Chopeo, Dub5 intends to integrate this online store technology with our point of sale, allowing all dub5 customers to have a cloud store and linked inventory, in order to sell their goods online. This will allow dub5 customers to maximize revenue and increase profits quickly. The Chopeo team is also joining the dub5 team and together, we will be developing new features for Chopeo and raising its profile in Latin America.
We will be releasing a new version of Chopeo in the near future with new features and the ability to sell goods and take payment in over 20 countries. Stay tuned!
We thank the Chopeo team for their faith in the dub5 mission and look forward to great things to follow!
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Not Your Father’s DuPont
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George Putnam III, editor of the Turnaround Letter, says the chemical giant has transformed itself into an innovation machine yet trades like a stodgy old industrial firm.
EI DuPont de Nemours, or DuPont (NYSE: DD), began operating in 1802 as a maker of gunpowder and explosives. Then around 1900, it began transforming itself into a broader chemicals and materials company. Among the innovations that came out of DuPont in the 20th century were nylon, Teflon, and Kevlar.
In the latter part of the 20th century, the company diversified into oil and gas and pharmaceutical products. In the late 1990s, earnings and the stock price both began to slip. Then, as DuPont began its third century, it transformed itself again. It spun off its Conoco energy operations in 1998, sold the pharmaceutical division in 2001 and sold its textile business in 2005.
Today, DuPont uses cutting-edge science to produce a wide range of products and services for markets including agriculture, nutrition, electronics, communications, safety and protection, home and construction, transportation, and apparel.
Management has had little time to celebrate the company’s transformation. It was hit hard by hurricanes Katrina and Rita in 2005, and that was quickly followed by a sharp rise in materials and energy costs. More recently, it has been challenged by weakness in the automotive and housing markets.
However, DuPont is proving very resilient. Driven by innovative products, the company has been able to target growing markets in agriculture, biotechnology, electronics, specialty materials, and safety, while maintaining its position in its traditional markets.
DuPont’s research and development continues to come up with key new products. It has produced more than 1,000 new products in each of the last several years. Fully 34% of 2006 sales were from products introduced within the preceding five years. Year to date, the company has filed for 1,100 patents, of which 300 are biotechnology-related.
DuPont has also successfully targeted many of the fastest growing geographical markets. In the most recent quarter, the company had double-digit year-over-year sales growth in China, Eastern Europe, and Latin America. Moreover, with 64% of sales generated outside the US, DuPont stands to benefit significantly from the weakness in the dollar.
The company has solid finances, including $1.2 billion in cash. DuPont has paid a dividend every quarter since 1904, and it recently increased the dividend to provide a very generous 3.6% yield at the current stock price.
For all of its innovation and growth prospects, DuPont trades at only about 14x this year’s expected earnings, more appropriate for a stodgy old industrial company like DuPont once was. While weakness in the automotive and homebuilding sectors still obscures some of the stock’s long-term potential, we expect that cloud to lift in the not-too-distant future. We recommend buying DuPont now up to $60. (It closed Wednesday below $45—Editor.)
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Chinese chain store operator Cyber Group has launched a joint venture with beacon platform provider Sensoro to roll out Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) beacons across Japan and the Greater China region. The companies have already deployed beacons across Tokyo’s top shopping center Marunouchi and will roll out the platform to more than 20 shopping centers and retail stores in the city. They will also install more than 5,000 beacons in 40 shopping districts in Taiwan before the end of October.
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Few IT professionals need to be lectured about data security. All too frequently we hear of the theft or loss of a computer or hard drive with data stored in the clear -- without encryption.
Proving once again that every copy protection technique can be cracked in a manner of time, the venerable BD+ copy protection scheme fell this week with the release of a software package. SlySoft Software’s latest 188.8.131.52 release of AnyDVD, released on Wednesday, includes the ability to copy BD+ encrypted discs.
Shocking the encryption market is not easy to do, but officials at Voltage Security must hope their new approach to encryption will do exactly that.
The company's flagship SecureData product uses a cryptographic technique Voltage Security calls Format-Preserving Encryption. SecureData was first released to the public in fall of 2007, though the company waited until now to speak about it publicly.
In 1991, Phillip Zimmermann developed a humble-sounding electronic encryption technology known as Pretty Good Privacy. In fact, it was very good--so good that not even the federal government has been able to crack it, a fact that has made Zimmermann a folk hero to privacy advocates and a headache to law enforcement.
The makers of a network security device that uses quantum cryptography have an ingenious plan to gain government approval despite the absence of standards specific to the technology.
Senetas, the Australian developer of the CypherNet Cerberis encryption device, has a partnership with quantum cryptography leader id Quantique. The two companies hope to gain early accreditation for Cerberis from Australia's Defence Signals Directorate (DSD).


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Apple isn't known for being first. The iPhone-maker is known for its patience in launching new technologies that have already been tested by its competition. This is what makes Apple products standout from the rest. Your iPhone may not be first to ship a new cutting edge technology, but it will feature the best version of of that technology when Apple decides to adapt it into its hardware or software.
The iPhone 8 is no exception. Bloomberg today released a new mock-up of the iPhone 8 tagged with all its upcoming rumored features and which of Apple's rivals had them first.
"Due out this fall, the new smartphone arrives with lofty expectations. After all, this is the 10th anniversary of the original iPhone, a gadget that upended the industry and created an ecosystem of apps and accessories. However, the new iPhone won’t be a case-study of innovation, more a matter of perfecting features that are already out there in rival devices. Time and again, Apple has followed this “best, not first” philosophy, seizing on technologies and features bungled by rivals and implementing them well enough to spur widespread adoption."The image shows off several expected features to debut on Apple's next-generation device, including facial recognition, an edge-to-edge OLED screen, inductive charging and a virtual Home button. The article also points out that Samsung and other Android devices already include most of these features.
None of these specs have been officially confirmed. They are a collection of rumors, analyst predictions and leaks compiled by Bloomberg. In July, Apple accidentally published the firmware for its HomePod smartspeaker which is set to launch in December. This allowed developers to analyze the code and discover some hints about the upcoming iPhone 8, including its 4k video capabilities and virtual Home button.
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Apple helps independent repair shops, malicious Android apps pulled
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Apple announced a new repair program that will provide independent repair businesses with the same training tools and replacement parts as its Apple Authorized Service providers.
Apple says the certification to its independent repair program is free.
This till launch first in the US with expansion to other countries to follow.
Security company Symantec disclosed that certain apps on Android ere secretly clicking on ads without people knowing for nearly a year.
The apps are IdeaNote and Beauty Fitness.
More than 1.5 million people downloaded both apps, which have since been removed from the Google Play Store.
The developer of both apps is also banned from the Play Store.
Huawei plan on launching new smartphones in Europe but they will not include Google apps according to a report by Reuters.
Due to the U.S. ban on sales, Huawei phones cannot be sold with google apps and services.
A Huawei spokesperson issued a statement saying that Huawei Will continue to use the Android OS and eco system if the United States government allows it to do so.
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Today marks an important event in the history of our company. After nearly 18 months of success with our pioneering China Xpress service, we are now proud to officially announce the launch of our new shipping company – Allseas Shipping Company.
After a successful first year of China Xpress service, we have now made a long term commitment by launching the first UK registered shipping company in 40 years. The line specializes in import and export services from China to UK/Europe, as well as import services from Bangladesh to UK/Europe, offering direct routes to dramatically reduce shipping transit times from origin to destination.
We will continue to develop the China Xpress service, which is now becoming a key shipping line offering along with our latest Bangladesh service, Asia Xpress. Additionally, we are already working on new service routes which will include calls to Genoa, Valencia, Eastern India, Vietnam, Cambodia, as well as transpacific routes to the United States and Canada.
The success of our China Express service, and its natural expansion into the Allseas Shipping Company, is the combination of the expertise and capabilities of our group companies. The logistics and chartering expertise of Allseas Global Logistics. Immediate access to container equipment through 1st Containers. And the shipping agency experience of DKT Allseas. Together we have made the ambition of the shipping company a reality.
As part of our continued commitment, we recently announced a series of TC (Time Charter’s) long-term vessels which includes our newest addition and the first vessel to carry the company name “The Allseas Pioneer”, a carrier fully cellular 2000 TEU containers.
Allseas Shipping Company and Group co-founder Darren Wright said: “The Allseas Pioneer is the first in a series of six own-brand container ships, with an investment of over 150 million dollars is the commitment we have to the new business and the customers who use it to stabilize their supply chains. »
“We thank the tremendous efforts of our team and the trust and loyalty of our customers to help us make our service a huge success.”
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CloudStore Allows Small Business Public Sector IT Procurement
The Government has launched an online software store which will sell more than 1,700 applications to the public sector, half of which will be sold by small firms.
Part of the G-Cloud Programme, the drive to use cloud services throughout the public sector, CloudStore is the new procurement portal for cloud suppliers who want to sell to government. Although launched by national government, early press reports have suggested that council and regional public sector bodies will be the main buyers.
A key aim of CloudStore is to save £180 million of taxpayers’ money by buying IT — such as word-processing, email, customer relationship management or office productivity applications — more efficiently by 2015. It will help reach the target because public organisations will be able to purchase software off the shelf without long contracts, via pay-as-you-go.
A total of 1,700 apps are on schedule to be sold through the portal, and approximately half the 250 suppliers are small businesses. At present, CloudStore is still in a beta-version.
Overseeing the launch, cabinet office minister Francis Maude said:
“Simply stated, purchasing services from CloudStore will be quicker, easier, cheaper and more transparent for the public sector and suppliers alike.”
As the new procurement channel for cloud computing, CloudStore offers an opportunity for small firms to sell IT to the public sector in the same way that large firms do without time-consuming approval and tendering processes.
All products on CloudStore will be accredited to national government standards known as CESG and suppliers will also be approved for efficiency, value and flexibility. Once a firm’s products have been accredited, Government buyers will be able to use them straight off the shelf without having to go through approval processes again.
Currently online as a test site, small firms should use the registration form to receive updates. Firms interested in getting their products accredited and listed on the site should email CloudStore at firstname.lastname@example.org


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She joins politicians like Sen. Kamala Harris and Rep. Ilhan Omar in becoming cover stars during the 2020 election cycle.
Plus, Christopher John Rogers talks growing his company with Business of Fashion.
Plus, nail salons are struggling — and pivoting — amidst the pandemic.
Much of the Spring 2021 hair and makeup seemed to have been an afterthought — but a handful of defiantly optimistic looks shone through.
From New York to Paris, from actual runway shows to digital presentations, it's been... an interesting Fashion Month.
The designer talks quarantine doodling, establishing house codes and "making really specific, intentional clothes."
Plus, makeup artist Scott Osbourne on his inspirations and bold looks.
The spread features looks by Aliétte, Christopher John Rogers, Cushnie, Hanifa and more.
Accompanied by a flawless blowout of course.
Designer sandals, floral-print skirts and more.
ICON 360, which aims to provide grants to designers of color who have been affected by the coronavirus, will host a virtual fundraiser with prominent editors, influencers, stylists and other industry folks.
As Covid-19 disruptions continue, these creatives are dealing with new challenges and thinking on their feet.
Plus, what it means to be furloughed when you work in retail.
This designer-celebrity pairing is *chef's kiss*.
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Old is gold, or in the case of the Hebrew Bible which is over 1,000 years old, that's a whopping $50 million.
Sotheby's auction house was commissioned to sell the Codex Sassoon, the oldest and most complete Hebrew Bible from the 9th century, which is the main link between the Dead Sea Scrolls and today's Bible, during one of its events. "It is a vital cornerstone of human history," said Richard Austin, global head of books and manuscripts at Sotheby's auction house. The most valuable historical document or manuscript ever to appear at auction is estimated to sell for between $30 million and $50 million. The Hebrew Bible contains all 24 books divided into three parts - the Pentateuch, the Prophets and the Writings.
Before being auctioned on May 16, 2023, Codex Sassoon will travel around the world from London on February 22-28 to Tel Aviv, Dallas, Los Angeles and New York. "In Codex Sassoon, a monumental transformation in the history of the Hebrew Bible is revealed," said Sharon Lieberman Mintz, senior Judaic expert in Sotheby's Department of Books and Manuscripts. "The biblical text in book format marks a critical turning point in the way we view the history of the Divine Word over thousands of years and is transformative evidence of how the Hebrew Bible has influenced the pillars of civilization - art, culture, law and politics - for centuries," she noted.
"The Codex Sassoon has long held a revered and legendary place in the pantheon of surviving historical documents and is undeniably one of the most important and unique texts in human history," said Richard Austin, Sotheby's global head of books and manuscripts. "With such eminence, the Codex has an unparalleled presence and significance that can only emerge from more than a thousand years of history." Buyers will be interested to know that the Codex Sassoon, although a 1000 year old manuscript, is in excellent condition and older than the Aleppo Codex and the Leningrad Codex, other well-known early Hebrew Bibles.


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Bloomsbury Publishing's new head of investor relations Tamsin Garrity discusses the significant success of Sarah J. Maas's latest novel, "‘House of Flame and Shadow," which achieved global number-one status on Amazon upon its release.
In an interview with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion, Garrity noted that this marks Maas's 16th book published by Bloomsbury, with six more titles under contract. Garrity highlighted the remarkable 79% year-on-year sales growth attributed to Maas's works, which also bolstered sales of her backlist titles.
The popularity of the fantasy and sci-fi genre, as reported by Nielsen BookScan, has grown by 54% in the last five years in the UK, a trend that Bloomsbury is capitalizing on by representing other renowned authors within this genre, including Samantha Shannon, Susanna Clarke, Alan Moore, and Cixin Liu, whose "Three-Body Problem" series is anticipated to be a major Netflix release.
Garrity also shared insights into her background and the reasons why Bloomsbury presents a unique investment opportunity. She emphasized Bloomsbury's diversified strategy, balancing academic and consumer publishing, which appeals to portfolio managers.
The company's international revenue, digital and audio diversification, and successful acquisition strategy were highlighted as key factors in its growth and attractiveness to investors. Bloomsbury's ability to generate cash allows for reinvestment in its portfolio and acquisitions, contributing to the company's confident and ambitious outlook. With a 127% earnings growth over the last five years, Bloomsbury is positioned for continued success in the publishing industry.
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Bloomberg recently put out the statement that Cannabis can supass soda sales. This will be a big turn in the industry when it happens. The U.S. legal cannabis industry is expected to reach $75 billion in sales by 2030, according to research firm Cowen & Co. That’s almost as large as the North American carbonated soft drink market in 2017.
With the industries’ diverging trajectories, weed may be poised to take the mantle as the larger industry. Cannabis is growing rapidly as more states legalize the plant. Its a total of 9 states and Washington, D.C., now allow for recreational pot use, which means more than one in five American adults can smoke, vape, eat or drink it however they please. Cowen previously predicted that the market, assuming federal legalization, would reach $50 billion by 2026. That seems small now, according to analyst Vivien Azer.
“New forecasts suggest that the market is already that size,” she said in a note Wednesday.
Meanwhile, soda sales are on the decline as increasingly health-conscious consumers eschew sugary drinks. Per capita carbonated soft drink consumption declined to a 31-year low in the U.S. in 2016, according to Beverage-Digest, a trade publication. The market in North America fell to $76.4 billion last year from $78.3 billion in 2016, data from Euromontior International shows.
While soda may be eclipsed, the industry that’s hearing alarm bells is alcohol. Binge drinking rates declined in states with legal weed compared with states that allow only medical marijuana and those prohibiting any kind of pot, according to the note.
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CORE/El Centro, a nonprofit organization that provides access to natural healing therapies, launched the market this summer.
It continues from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturdays through Sept. 14; it likely will move to a weekday next year, said Stephanie Calloway, the garden and nutrition coordinator at CORE.
Say you want to incorporate more local foods in your diet but could use some tips on how to do it. The annual Eat Local Resource Fair comes to the rescue Saturday at the Urban Ecology Center, 1500 Park Place in Riverside Park.
The fair will have workshops on canning at 11:45 a.m. and urban beekeeping at 2 p.m.
Other workshops include geting children interested in eating locally, 12:15 p.m.; saving heritage foods, 1 p.m.; and eating locally on a budget, 1:45 p.m.
Vendors such as Bolzano Artisan Meats, Just Coffee Cooperative, Bliffert Lumber (with canning supplies) and Sugar River Dairy will be on hand to sell wares and answer questions. The fair runs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The event is a prelude to the Eat Local Challenge, which takes place the first two weeks in September.
The Milwaukee County Winter Farmers Market will move to the Mitchell Park Domes for the 2013-'14 season, nearly doubling the space it had at State Fair Park.
The market announced the change on Facebook today.
The move ensures that the market will continue to have free parking. The market announced in April it was seeking a new home that would allow it to offer free parking.
Organizer Deborah Deacon said the market had outgrown its lobby space in the Tommy Thompson Youth Center at State Fair Park, but the tipping point was State Fair's decision to charge $5 for market customer parking.
She said the market also is considering shifting its hours to 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. instead of 8 a.m. to noon Saturdays.
Enter your family's favorite fruit pie in a new contest at State Fair and you could win a Kenmore kitchen makeover worth $5,000, a three-day/two-night trip package for two people to the Food Network New York City Wine & Food Festival in October and the chance to have your recipe featured in the Kenmore 100th Anniversary cookbook due out this fall.
That's the blue-ribbon prize for the appliance company's first-ever contest at the fair, offered to commemorate its 100th anniversary.
Emceeing the judging -- set for 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 4 -- and helping to judge will be Bobby Deen, Cooking Channel star, cookbook author and son of Paula Deen. He will also share a favorite pie recipe of his own during the event.
The contest is looking for heritage recipes and stories about what inspired the recipes. Winners will be selected based on overall taste, presentation, heritage story and uniqueness. Entry details are at the State Fair website (see p. 22).
But hurry -- the contest is limited to the first 50 entrants, and the entry deadline is 7 p.m. next Wednesday, June 12.
It’s unfortunate that the minute we start sipping one of our favorite summertime pleasures, we immediately worry about its likely negative effect on our figure. We do, after all, have to fit into our swimsuit.
But this new list from TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly), a nonprofit weight-loss support organization based in Milwaukee, shows that not all poolside beverages have to be high in sugar. You can spritz up your favorites this summer with these 10, low-cal varieties. We especially like the idea of No. 8 — but with a splash of vodka!
1. Add orange, lemon or cucumber slices to sparkling water.
2. Cut your usual glass of lemonade in half and add sugar-free iced tea.
3. Freeze blueberries or raspberries in ice trays with water, and add them to your next summer drink.
4. Chill out by mixing seedless watermelon, cranberry juice and ice cubes in a blender. Serve with a slice of lime.
5. Steep a peach tea bag in boiling water, chill and serve with sliced orange.
6. Add a splash of pineapple juice to sparkling water, and garnish with pineapple wedges and fresh mint leaves.
7. Make your own iced coffee by adding black coffee to ice, then a splash of skim milk plus a shot of sugar-free vanilla syrup or packet of artificial sweetener.
8. Mix one part cranberry or pomegranate juice with two parts club soda, and garnish with fresh raspberries.
9. Steep two green tea bags in boiling water. Chill and serve on ice with a tablespoon of honey and a lemon wedge.
10. Make a tasty summer “mocktail.” Serve low-sodium tomato juice on ice and mix with a teaspoon of Worcestershire sauce and a few dashes of hot sauce (depending on how spicy you want your drink). Add a celery stalk and a couple of green olives if you’d like.
Expect to see fresh faces at the West Bend Farmers Market this August. Teens will be selling alongside Wellspring Organic Farm and Education Center through a new program it's launching called Agricorp, a way to teach young people ages 12 to 17 about the business side of organic gardening.
Agricorp will take Wellspring’s mission to teach youth how to grow, prepare and eat healthfully a step further by teaching attendees how to not only grow veggies, but also how to develop a marketing and advertising plan. At the end of the week, group members will harvest and take their bounty to the market.
“The Agricorp program is an early opportunity for young people to develop business planning skills that they will continue to build upon throughout their lives,” Angela Rester, Wellspring executive director, said in a press release. “At the same time, they gain knowledge and ability to grow their own food that leads to greater awareness of our environment and food system.”
The program runs Monday, July 29 through Saturday, Aug. 3 — the day of the Farmers Market. Teens come 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday and 7 to 10 a.m. on Saturday. Cost is $75 for the week.
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The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel is a finalist twice over in the 2013 Association of Food Journalists Awards Competition.
Jackie Loohauis-Bennett is a finalist in the Best Newspaper Food Feature category for her Food section story from last Sept. 26 on the history of the blender and its invention in Wisconsin.
Nancy Stohs and a team of writers, including Jan Uebelherr, Carol Deptolla and Mary-Liz Shaw, is a finalist in the Best Newspaper Special Food Project category for the five-part series On Our Plate, published in Food in March 2012, outlining Wisconsin's food legacy.
Finalists will find out if they won first, second or third place at the association's annual conference, scheduled for Sept. 18-20 in Park City, Utah.
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Ranking lowest on the map is Lousiana, No. 45, with an 11-cent tax. Five states are designated "control states," meaning the government controls all sales. At the top is Kentucky, with a tax of $3.16.
As with the beer tax map, the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States is listed as a source.
High school students are invited to participate in one of two free week-long culinary camps at Milwaukee Area Technical College’s Oak Creek Campus, 6665 S. Howell Ave. Camps will be held from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mondays-Fridays, June 17 to 21 and June 24 to 29. Students 16 and older are eligible to attend and can earn one college credit.
Students will learn culinary terminology; how to handle food in compliance with Health Department sanitation guidelines and regulations; comparison of mother sauces; use of kitchen tools; and preparation of starches, vegetables, meats and eggs.
Courses will be taught by an MATC culinary arts instructor. The classes are sponsored by MATC’s Nontraditional Occupations Grant Project and the Wisconsin Restaurant Association.
Written permission from parents is required. Students are urged to apply as soon as possible. For more information and to obtain a permission and class registration form, call (414) 297-7334, or e-mail email@example.com.
The Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board is again marking June Dairy Month in Wisconsin with its Dairy Days of Summer campaign.
At the dairydaysofsummer.com website, consumers can find recipes and an interactive calendar of events, activities and promotions. Festivals and farm breakfasts are among the traditional events, sortable at the site by region or type of event.
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Honolulu (KHON2) – The hype for the Popeyes Chicken Sandwich has finally hit Hawaii after a nationwide craze triggered by its August launch.
Popeyes Hawaii President Sean Uezu made a special delivery to our Living808 set with the help of Mikey Monis.
The chicken sandwich will be available at all Hawaii locations this Sunday, November 17th including Kapahulu and Mililani.
If you can’t wait, it’s available as of today at Dillingham, NEX, Pearl City, and Waipahu.
The chicken sandwich comes on a brioche with buttered buns, pickles and sauce in a classic or spicy version.
Popeyes slow marinates its chicken to give it a savory, Cajun crunch.
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Fourth-Gen Honda Jazz Revealed At 2019 Tokyo Motor Show
The fourth-gen model looks a bit softer aesthetically and debuts Honda’s new 2-motor hybrid system for compact models
- Fourth-gen model makes global debut at 2019 Toyota Motor Show
- Will go on sale in Japan in February 2020; global sales to follow soon after
- India launch expected in late 2020 or early 2021
- Debuts Honda’s new 2-motor hybrid system for compact models
- Introduces Honda’s new ‘e:HEV’ brand nomenclature for 2-motor hybrid models
Honda has taken the wrap off the fourth-gen Jazz (known as Fit in some markets such as Japan and the US) at the 2019 Toyota Motor Show. The model will replace the third-gen hatchback, which is also on sale in India, coming February in Japan and will subsequently go on sale globally.
The 2020 fourth-gen model looks toned down compared to the sharper-looking outgoing third-gen Jazz. Its design is now more on the neutral side and might appeal to people with varied tastes.
The quintessential Jazz traits such as the big front and rear quarter glasses, cab-forward design and stubby hood are all present in the fourth-gen model as well. However, it now has chunkier headlamps like the previous-gen models and wrap-around tail lamps instead of Volvo-like units.
The A-pillar now features a cross-sectional structure, which makes it super thin and Honda promises ‘superior frontal visibility compared to that of previous Fit/Jazz models’. It now has a snub nose just like Amaze and newer Hondas these days. There’s also a cross-hatch version with all-around body cladding and dual-tone roof dubbed Fit Crosstar.
On the inside, the Jazz has a minimalistic layout and the dashboard has flat-topped design unlike the multilayered driver-centric layout of the outgoing model. It has a bigger touchscreen at the centre flanked by the vents and a digital instrument cluster. The steering wheel is a unique two-spoke unit. It continues to offer the famed Magic Seats. The 2020 fifth-gen Honda City is expected to have a similar dashboard layout.
Another highlight of the new Jazz is that it debuts Honda’s 2-motor hybrid system for compact models. While Honda is yet to reveal the specs of the motor, it is expected to be based on the 1.5-litre directed-injected i-VTEC petrol engine.
It is also expected to be powered by Honda’s latest 1.0-litre VTEC Turbo engine globally. The India-spec model is likely to continue with the 1.2-litre petrol and 1.5-litre diesel. However, the diesel might get the option of a CVT this time around just like the Amaze.
The Jazz’ India launch is expected in late 2020 or early 2021 as it would only come after the next-gen City, which is expected around mid-2020. It will take on the likes of the upcoming fourth-gen Hyundai Elite i20, Tata Altroz, Maruti Suzuki Baleno and VW Polo.
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Apple operates 38 stores in the UK, 20 of which had already closed between December 22.
"All locations were operating with Storefront or Express pickup of online orders only following Tier 4 Covid-19 restrictions announced in December," reports 9to5Mac.
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced that England will enter another national lockdown, the third of its kind since the coronavirus pandemic began in the country early last year.
In a televised address, he urged people across the country to "stay at home" except for permitted reasons, echoing the message back in March 2020.
The latest development came as another 58,784 people in the UK have tested positive for the novel coronavirus, marking the highest daily spike since the onset of the pandemic, according to official figures.
The country now has a total of 2,721,622 cases and 75,547 deaths.
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“While more regulation could lead to lower profits over time, it is also likely to create more stable earnings and cash flows, potentially benefiting valuations. These sectors should prove to be winners, but due to less physical travel between and within countries, travel and leisure, lodging, transport and cross-border education could be impaired,” the asset manager adds.
Broadly, technology and innovation will be relative winners in the long term. Online banking, e-commerce, streaming, and online gaming and gambling companies will all see growing adoption. “While there will be some reversal to bricks and mortar after the lockdown, we are seeing a clear acceleration in online adoption and believe such shifts will be permanent,” says Nicholas Grace, equity portfolio manager at Capital Group, without naming specific stocks.


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Foodtek 2013, now in its’ 10th Edition, has been India’s foremost food processing and food packagiang exhibition since 1993. Co-located with Intelpack-2013, India’s largest and most successful packaging exhibition since 1990 and Pharmapack 2013, 7th Edition of India's only Exhibition on Pharmaceutical Packaging will be organised of Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai, India from 12-14 September 2013.
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New York, NY (AP) - In a sign of the companies' divergent fortunes,
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entertainment content based on these interests.
MySpace users have already been able to sync their status
updates to their Facebook profiles. Thursday's announcement is a
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doesn't involve any financial transactions.
Once a mighty rival, MySpace has conceded that it is no longer a
social network but a social entertainment destination -- think MTV
for the Web 2.0 generation. Facebook, meanwhile, is working to
become the social overlay of the Web.
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New Delhi, March 9: The ban on cotton export was partially eased today with the commerce ministry allowing the shipment of the fibre cleared by customs till March 4, a day before the restriction was imposed.
“Consignments for which Let Export Orders (LEOs) have been issued till 2400 hours on Sunday, March 4, 2012, will be outside the purview of the notification dated March 5 regarding a ban on cotton exports,” the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) said in a circular.
The DGFT had issued a notification on March 5 banning cotton exports. It had also prohibited export against registration certificates already issued. An exporter must register the shipment quantity with the government and obtain customs clearance before shipping cargo.
“The government may allow some shipments to go ahead as up to 2.5 million bales of cotton have been registered for exports,” SMC Investments and Advisors said.
Dhiren N. Sheth, president of the Cotton Association of India said, “This (DGFT circular) is a welcome step from the government and this will allow export consignments which have been cleared by the customs authorities.
However, the quantum of export that would benefit would be only several hundred thousand bales,” Sheth said.
The ministerial panel meeting on the cotton ban headed by finance minister Pranab Mukherjee remained inconclusive as the ministers felt more discussion were needed before the ban could be lifted.
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Ulta Beauty Inc (NASDAQ:ULTA) insider Jeffrey J. Childs sold 9,757 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, March 19th. The shares were sold at an average price of $333.89, for a total transaction of $3,257,764.73. Following the completion of the sale, the insider now owns 13,671 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $4,564,610.19. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available at this hyperlink.
Shares of Ulta Beauty stock traded up $4.34 during mid-day trading on Thursday, hitting $335.13. The stock had a trading volume of 757,705 shares, compared to its average volume of 954,110. Ulta Beauty Inc has a 12-month low of $199.15 and a 12-month high of $345.24. The stock has a market cap of $19.62 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 30.89, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.42 and a beta of 1.01.
Ulta Beauty (NASDAQ:ULTA) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, March 14th. The specialty retailer reported $3.61 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $3.56 by $0.05. Ulta Beauty had a net margin of 9.80% and a return on equity of 36.09%. The business had revenue of $2.12 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $2.11 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company posted $2.75 EPS. The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 9.7% on a year-over-year basis. On average, research analysts forecast that Ulta Beauty Inc will post 12.78 earnings per share for the current year.
A number of research firms have commented on ULTA. Nomura increased their price objective on shares of Ulta Beauty from $311.00 to $315.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a report on Friday, March 15th. Loop Capital increased their price objective on shares of Ulta Beauty to $340.00 and gave the company a “hold” rating in a report on Monday. They noted that the move was a valuation call. Morgan Stanley increased their price objective on shares of Ulta Beauty from $330.00 to $355.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Monday. Jefferies Financial Group increased their price objective on shares of Ulta Beauty from $335.00 to $357.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Friday, March 15th. Finally, Zacks Investment Research downgraded shares of Ulta Beauty from a “hold” rating to a “sell” rating in a report on Friday, March 15th. One analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, six have assigned a hold rating, sixteen have issued a buy rating and two have assigned a strong buy rating to the company. The stock has a consensus rating of “Buy” and a consensus price target of $317.05.
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DENMARK – A.P. Moller – Maersk, in a bid to attain its set target for Net-Zero greenhouse gas emissions, is set to launch the first of its 18 large methanol-enabled vessels that will debut on 9 February 2024.
The maiden voyage will begin on the AE7 string connecting Asia and Europe, which includes port calls in Shanghai, Tanjung Pelepas, Colombo, and Hamburg (see all port calls in the fact box below), with Ningbo, China, being its first destination.
The container vessel built by Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) in South Korea has a nominal capacity of 16,000 containers (TEU) and is equipped with a dual-fuel engine enabling operations on methanol as well as biodiesel and conventional bunker fuel.
Maersk has set a Net-Zero greenhouse gas emissions target for 2040 across the entire business and has also set tangible and ambitious near-term targets for 2030 to ensure significant progress.
The shipping company has secured sufficient green methanol to cover the vessel’s maiden voyage and continues to work diligently on 2024-25 sourcing solutions for its methanol-enabled vessel fleet.
“Deploying the first of our large methanol-enabled vessels on one of the world’s largest trade lanes, Asia – Europe, is a landmark in our journey towards our Net-Zero target,” said Karsten Kildahl, Chief Commercial Officer at Maersk.
“With the vessel’s capacity of 16,000 containers, this will make a significant impact in our customers’ efforts to decarbonize their supply chains, and we are looking forward to introducing more methanol-enabled vessels on this and other trades during 2024.”
Ahead of its deployment, the vessel will be named at the shipyard in end January 2024. The following two sister vessels will be deployed in the first half of 2024 with naming events taking place in Yokohama, Japan, and Los Angeles, USA. Maersk expects to take delivery of four additional sister vessels in the second half of 2024.
At the time of deployment of the first large vessel, it will be the only second container vessel in the world that can sail on green methanol, the first being the feeder vessel Laura Maersk which entered service in September this year.
Maersk’s unyielding dedication towards decarbonization is further demonstrated by their recent joint call for regulatory action at COP28.
Vincent Clerc, CEO of A.P. Moller – Maersk joined other CEOs from prominent global shipping lines to present a collective vision at the conference, emphasizing concrete regulatory measures crucial for fostering the investment conditions necessary to expedite the industry’s green transition.
“A.P. Moller – Maersk wants to accelerate the green transition in shipping and logistics and a crucial next step is to introduce regulatory conditions which ensure that we create the most greenhouse gas emission reductions per invested dollar,” he said.
“This includes an efficient pricing mechanism to close the gap between fossil and green fuels and ensuring that the green choice is easier to make for our customers and consumers globally.”
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Google Pixel 6 could feature a centre punch-hole camera, 4K selfie video support
Google Pixel 6 may offer improved front-facing camera capabilities.
Google will launch the Pixel 6 series later this year. The next-generation flagship Pixels are likely to come with a variety of upgrades. A new report reveals Google may make some minor design changes as well. The changes may include re-positioning the front-camera from the top left corner to the top-centre of the display.
According to a 9to5Google report, the re-positioning of the front-facing camera will also lead to changes to the status bar. For instance, time and notification indicators would move to the far left of the screen. The report also features a mockup screenshot of the home screen on Google Pixel 6.
Apart from shifting the sensor position, Google Pixel 6 may also offer upgraded front-facing camera capabilities. The report says the phone may come with support for 4K video recording. The high-res is currently available on the back camera of the Pixel 5. As of now, there is no word on whether the Pixel 6 will also improve the frame rate for the 4K video recording from the front camera.
The latest report on Google Pixel 6 comes after leakster Jon Prosser claimed that the Pixel 5a would launch on June 11 this year. The timeframe is in line with Google's annual I/O developer conference, which traditionally takes place in May.
As far as specifications go, the Pixel 4a successor is rumoured to come with a 6.2-inch OLED FHD+ display. Interestingly, Google is said to do away with the punch-hole display in favour of a thin chin on top. While there is no word on the processor specifications, reports suggest the Pixel 5a is likely to offer 6GB of RAM and 128GB of flash memory.
Apart from this, rumours also claim that the Pixel 4a successor will get a 3.5mm headphone jack, stereo speakers and an in-display fingerprint sensor.


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Apple, which chopped the price of the Apple TV set-top 30% to $69 with a possible new unit in the offing, has added three new free channels to the device: TED, with its trademark inspiring tech-oriented presentations; Tastemade, an online food and travel network; and celeb-focused Young Hollywood.
The additional channels, which bring Apple TV up to more than 50 channels, come after Apple inked an exclusive pact with HBO that makes Apple TV the device launch partner for the $15-per-month HBO Now over-the-top service slated to launch next month.
The TED channel features more than 1,900 videos from the conference company’s lineup of educators, tech innovators, business gurus and others. The videos are free to access, as they are on the TED site.
With its launch on Apple TV, Tastemade is debuting Tastemade TV, a linear feed of programming designed specifically for the set-top. The YouTube-oriented multichannel network’s “lean-back” linear programming block will be updated weekly. Initial programming will focus on food and travel destinations around Austin, Texas, where Tastemade’s mobile development center is based.
“Our Apple TV launch is an integral part of Tastemade’s strategy to extend our products and services to consumers across all leading mobile and connected TV platforms,” said Steven Kydd, co-founder of Tastemade.
In addition, Tastemade has launched updated apps for Apple’s iPad, iPhone and iPod touch that allow consumers to watch the MCN’s programming with both free and ad-supported content.
For its part, Young Hollywood on Apple TV plans to premiere seven original half-hour series in March totaling over 100 episodes. After the initial launch, Young Hollywood will continue to regularly debut new series on Apple TV, including weekly flagship entertainment news show “Young Hollywood Now.”


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Peter Parker is ready for his close up in Marvel's Spider-Man PlayStation 4 game.
Earlier this month, the Spider-Man PS4 game trailer revealed the nonstop action in the game. But now we're getting a look at a new feature. In the upcoming Spider-Man game for PS4 from Insomniac Games, players will be able to use Photo Mode, which is a Day 1 Update, and judging from the recently released trailer there will be a ton of cool features to use when Spidey flies all over New York City fighting crime.
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As you can see in the trailer, Photo Mode will have tons of cool features, including the ability to change backgrounds, use various filters, add stickers, and even more. It's no simple screenshot function. There will even be the ability to create a custom comic book cover using action from the game.
While Photo Mode is an option on many video games, this looks like an impressive use of the feature, with a ton of different variables to play around with while also enjoying playing the game. Whether it's selfies or artistic action shots, there's sure to be plenty of art coming from players when the game is released next week.
Marvel's Spider-Man will be available on PS4 September 7.


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The UK’s used car market remained strong in 2017, dipping just -1.1% compared with the previous year as more than 8.1 million models changed hands, according to figures released today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). Despite a -5.1% fall in the market in the fourth quarter, annual transactions were at their second highest level, following the all-time record set in 2016.
Reflecting trends in the new car market, smaller cars continued to be the most popular used buy, with superminis representing a third (33.5%) of all transactions, while demand for minis grew 4.3%. SUVs enjoyed the strongest growth, rising 9.5%. Apart from executive cars, up a marginal 0.02%, all other segments experienced declines.
In 2017, buyers continued to take advantage of the latest alternatively fuelled vehicles (AFVs), now increasingly available in the used market. Growth was driven by demand for petrol-electric hybrid cars, up 22.2% to 73,864, and zero emission electric vehicles, which rose 77.1%, with 10,199 changing hands in the year.
Despite a -4.3% decline, petrol retained its position as the most popular fuel type with a 58.0% market share, while used diesel car transactions rose 3.3%, with more than 3.3 million motorists (40.8% of buyers) investing in one.
Across the UK, the majority of used car transactions took place in the South East, with more than 1.2 million vehicles finding new owners in the region, followed by the North West and West Midlands. The UK’s best-selling used model remained the Ford Fiesta, closely followed by the Ford Focus and Vauxhall Corsa.
Silver remained the nation’s most popular used car colour, despite sales falling -6.5%, while black and blue took second and third places. White, at number five, posted the largest increase of any top 10 colour, rising 10.7% and reflecting the increased popularity of this colour as new, while green experienced the greatest decline in demand as -16.9% fewer buyers chose the colour.


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In conjunction with this announcement, Carbonite will host a conference call on Thursday, February 4, 2016 at 8:30 a.m. EST to review the results. This call will be webcast live and can be found in the investor relations section of the Company’s website at http://investor.carbonite.com. The conference call can also be accessed by dialing (877) 303-1393 in the United States or (315) 625-3228 internationally with the passcode 18837602.
Following the completion of the call, a recorded replay will be available on the company’s website, http://investor.carbonite.com, under “Events & Presentations” through February 4, 2017.
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is the latest automaker to launch a monthly vehicle subscription service in the U.S.
Automotive News reports
brand has launched a pilot program called
Select in Texas that allows access to five models and, in a twist, Audi rentals in two dozen markets.
The service costs $1,395 a month and launched this month at five
in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Included in the fee are taxes, maintenance and
, with access to the
coupe and the
. Subscribers can change vehicles twice a month and keep any vehicle for up to six months.
It also includes up to 24 days of rentals through the
program, which uses a mobile app in lieu of traditional paperwork and lines in rental offices, allows you to unlock the car straight from your phone and delivers cars directly to users. It’s offered in 24 U.S. markets including Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, Miami and Seattle.
Audi joins a growing list of automakers including
to launch their own subscription services as an alternative to traditional
, while Flexdrive, Clutch and Carma also run brand-agnostic subscription services.
Matt Carpenter, Audi of America’s chief financial officer, told
the automaker plans to expand the program after it has a chance to study the results of the pilot program, with the economics still yet to be ironed out with Audi
. In general,
have sounded the alarm because they fear they are being frozen out by subscription services, which generally are run by the automakers, and so the dealers are
turning to state legislatures and courts for help
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It may be time to pull the plug on future clinical trials examining whether vitamin D supplements prevent a variety of diseases, according to researchers at the University of Auckland in New Zealand.
The investigators analyzed findings from 40 randomized controlled trials aimed at determining whether vitamin D supplements, with or without calcium, may prevent heart attack, stroke, cancer, bone fractures, or death. Their study included a “futility analysis,” which determines whether the existing evidence is consistent and extensive enough to make additional research unnecessary.
In this case, the investigators calculated that current evidence would have to show the supplements reduced the risk of those diseases by at least 15% or decreased the risk of death by 5% or more to make further research worthwhile.
According to their results, published online today in The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology, vitamin D supplements, with or without calcium, did not meet the 15% threshold for heart attack, cancer, stroke, and bone fractures in the general public. However, findings showed that vitamin D with calcium may reduce hip fractures in elderly people living in nursing homes. Results on reducing the risk of death were inconclusive.
“The absence of findings in [a] large number of trials completed this far suggests that similar future trials will have a high chance of null or negative results and therefore might be viewed as a low priority by research funders,” the investigators wrote. Researchers and funding agencies alike should consider the “probable futility” of additional trials examining vitamin D’s effects on the diseases covered in their analysis, they added.
In an accompanying editorial, Karl Michaëlsson, MD, of the surgical sciences department at Uppsala University in Sweden, noted that recent US vitamin D supplement sales increased more than 10-fold, from $24 million in 2002 to $605 million in 2011.
Michaëlsson also noted ongoing uncertainties about the need for vitamin D supplements—varying recommendations on the blood level that constitutes insufficiency or deficiency and whether serum concentrations are directly linked with health outcomes. High-dose vitamin D supplements have been associated with an increased risk of fractures and falls, he added.
“It would be prudent to choose a cautious approach to vitamin D supplementation and to put more emphasis on the development of evidence-based cutoff points for vitamin D inadequacy,” Michaëlsson wrote.


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Authorities say Ohio fireworks law needs reviewWritten by Associated Press | | email@example.com
The state’s fire marshal and some local authorities say a ban on certain fireworks should be reviewed as illegal use of bottle rockets and other fireworks shows no signs of waning and consumer fireworks sales have increased nationally.
Fire Marshal Larry Flowers isn’t advocating a specific solution, but he said he thinks Ohio officials need to reevaluate the law — partly because it is difficult to enforce. Making more fireworks legal might even be worth considering, he said.
“Sometimes when you open up things more, it gets more safety information out and could have a positive effect,” Flowers said. “We would have to see what kind of an impact that has had in other states, especially on fires and injuries.”
Ohioans can legally use novelty fireworks such as sparklers. They cannot, however, ignite Roman candles, bottle rockets or other so-called consumer fireworks. Licensed dealers in the state can sell those and other firecrackers to adults, but the buyers must sign a form saying they will take the items from Ohio within 48 hours.
Most first-time violations are first-degree misdemeanors punishable by up to a $1,000 fine and six months in jail.
The state doesn’t keep track of how many illegal fireworks are set off, but some authorities say they have seen an increase as communities drop or trim their professional fireworks displays because of budget woes. Fireworks retailers in the state say consumer sales are up, and consumer fireworks revenue nationally increased to $636 million last year, compared with $284 million in 1998, according to the Bethesda, Md.-based American Pyrotechnics Association.
Clark County Sheriff Gene Kelly in southwest Ohio says he sees a boost in the illegal use of some fireworks. He said he favors stronger regulations to reduce injuries and damage.
“It’s a crazy law,” Kelly said. “The regulations now are basically meaningless, because we don’t have the manpower to follow people and make sure they are doing what they should.”
Ohio had 113 fireworks-related fires last year. Over the past three years, there have been at least 18 serious injuries, including severe burns and the loss of fingers and eyes.
The National Fire Protection Association reports that about 18,000 fires nationwide resulted from fireworks in 2009. And about 8,600 injuries last year involved fireworks, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
Capt. Joe Wolf, of the Cincinnati Fire Department, said he believes it is worth reviewing Ohio’s law to see if changes could improve safety and education. The ban of consumer fireworks, he said, “definitely hasn’t worked.”
“It’s driven by the public, and people don’t want it enforced,” Wolf said. “They want fireworks. They just need to know how dangerous they are.”
The head of the American Pyrotechnics Association says when more products are legal, there’s a boost in the amount of safety information relayed to the public.
“People tend to be more careless when they know they are breaking the law and are trying to get away with something,” said Julie Heckman, the association’s executive director. “When it’s legal, people take the time to plan their activity and think about safety — so fires and injuries tend to go down.”
Heckman said more states have been relaxing consumer fireworks laws in the last few years as products improve and states look for ways to increase revenues.
Indiana legalized consumer fireworks in 2006, and a 5 percent public safety tax added to the products generates about $2 million annually to help with firefighter training, said Emily Norcross, a spokeswoman for Indiana’s state fire marshal’s office. The state also stresses safety, she said.


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Sega has lifted the curtain on a brand new look for iconic mascot Sonic the Hedgehog.
Do we need High Street shops?
The UK’s best-selling video game magazine will be relaunched in time for the arrival of Xbox One.
The new-look Xbox 360 will retail for the same price as the current machine.
Microsoft has unveiled a redesign of the Xbox 360 that is available now.


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A Cardiff Metropolitan University graduate has undertaken an ambitious business venture with the goal of developing Wales’ standing as a premiere holiday destination for tourists across the globe.
Isra Sulaman, who graduated in 2016 having emigrated to Wales from Sudan at the age of 14, was inspired to begin her enterprise Avalon after collecting donations for the Red Cross and British Heart Foundation in cities, towns and villages across Wales.
This exposure to the beautiful landscapes of Wales opened her eyes to the huge tourism potential that the country has.
On her drive for helping to bring Wales to the world, the Biomedical Science graduate said: “I was blown away by how beautiful and amazing Wales is and was inspired to start a business where I focus on highlighting the beauty of Wales to different part of the world and to different cultures.
“Nowadays people love to discover new places – I want to help unlock Wales’ potential as a destination.”
Isra decided to target the Middle Eastern market, having identified the trend towards a noticeable increase in the frequency of short visit stays to the UK from the region, with most visitors opting to stay in either London or Manchester.
“My aim is to build a multi-service company that connects other Welsh businesses and attracts new markets to Wales by promoting tourism and other amazing Welsh products through specialised tours around Wales.
“I reached out to social media influencers based in Dubai and invited one of them to visit Wales to help me send my message across to that side of the world, alongside other bloggers and influencers from London who have fashion backgrounds in Wales.”
The group of bloggers were given the opportunity to explore the offerings of Cardiff, Swansea and the Brecon Beacons and she hopes to give other influencers the opportunity to see the beauty of Wales.
On Isra’s abundant entrepreneurial spirit and determination to make a difference, Cardiff Metropolitan University’s Entrepreneurship Engagement Manager Steve Aicheler said:
“Isra’s determination to follow a pursuit she believes in and to make a positive difference for the wider community is something we can all aspire to emulate.
“The University is committed to delivering opportunities for students even after they’ve graduated and we are determined to ensure that the Centre of Entrepreneurship can afford the sort of support that Isra has spoken so passionately about long into the future.”


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Even with the NBN Co as a government entity in public hands (at least for now), the companies that retail the nbn service are faced with artificially limited capacity and pricing constraints while selling an unlimited product to consumers, leading to six month introductory deals that then raise the price afterwards - and it’s no surprise to see Internet providers and end-users still complaining about the NBN alike.
The ACT, NT and Tasmania finally join the list where suburbs will be upgrade to a fibre connection, with 1.1 million homes now announced and 2 million homes to be passed by 2023, leading to a total of 3.5 million premises to be able to access the nbn Home Ultrafast wholesale speed tier with download speeds of 500 Mbps to close to 1 Gbps.
The NBN Co needs to undertake a structural change to its wholesale pricing model that takes into account the changing nature of broadband use in the wake of the pandemic, independent telecommunications analyst Paul Budde says.
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The secret to thriving as rest of the world unravels
Going for growth: A healthy stockpile gave a British fabrics company a key Covid advantage
Dealing with supply chain problems has become a headache for business owners of all kinds, but it’s nothing new for Bernie de Le Cuona. With the production of Paisley wool in the politically volatile Indian region of Kashmir often disrupted by local riots, the fabric designer has long known about the value of stockpiling. It’s why, when the pandemic struck and a yarn shortage hit the textiles industry, her warehouse in Windsor was overflowing and a global client base of interior designers was always able to source the cashmere and linen they demanded to upholster the luxury homes, yachts and jets of the super-rich.
“We’ve had Brexit and Covid plus a bad season for flaxseed crops [from which linen is grown], so a