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Last week, Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) CEO Tim Cook uttered two words that have caused quite a ruckus among Street analysts following the Mac maker. Perhaps it was an inadvertent slip. Perhaps it was just an overgeneralization. Perhaps investors are simply overanalyzing Cook’s prepared remarks.
How much should investors read into Cook’s comment that Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) has exciting new hardware, software, and services to introduce “this fall?”
Cook’s hints have been broadly interpreted throughout the Street that new iPhones aren’t due out until later this year, contrary to prior rumors that Apple was targeting a June or July launch. That assumption has subsequently led to a slew of downward estimate revisions for the June quarter, since Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) always sees a slowdown ahead of rumored product launches.
Well, perhaps Apple was just being coy. A purported carrier pricing document has leaked out of Japan’s KDDI that suggests that the iPhone 5S may in fact launch in July, following pre-orders beginning on June 20. The pricing sheet indicates that the new flagship model will carry a fingerprint reader and beefed up 13-megapixel image sensor — in line with what investors are already expecting on the feature side.
It’s a relatively sketchy rumor, but certainly teases the possibility that Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) may have been able to pull the iPhone product cycle forward to fend off the competition. Supply chain rumblings suggest that Apple is still having some manufacturing difficulties integrating the fingerprint sensor, which likely remains the wild card. If Apple can overcome to technical hurdles, then the company would probably be able to orchestrate a summer launch.
There was also another possible clue that an earlier iPhone might be in the cards. Audio codec supplier Cirrus Logic, Inc. (NASDAQ:CRUS) preannounced some gloomy figures earlier this month, which caused both Cirrus and Apple to tank. However, Cirrus’ language suggested that Apple was already migrating to a newer component, which could theoretically hint at an earlier refresh.


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SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — TechForce Foundation's annual FutureTechs Rock Awards is seeking nominations of up-and-coming student technicians.
TechForce created the award to honor students who have a promising future in the transportation industry. Nominations can be submitted at TechForce.org/FutureTechsRock through March 24.
There will be a finalist for each of the 10 transportation categories (including automotive, diesel, collision, etc.), and one of those category finalists will become the People's Choice Grand Prize winner.
This year's prizes include:
- Each category finalist, selected by a panel of industry experts, will receive an AutoZone gift card, Duralast tool set, online subscription to Haynes Manuals, Ford Professional tools and ASE study guides from Cengage Learning.
- The grand prize winner, chosen by popular vote, will have the option to choose between a $1,000 TechForce Foundation scholarship and other prizes, including an iPad Air from Ford Motor Co.
The People's Choice voting period runs April 6-10, when the public will cast their votes among 10 national finalists. More than 25,000 votes were cast last year, according to the foundation.
The FutureTechs Rock Awards are part of TechForce Foundation's workforce development initiative to help inspire and support the future workforce of technicians. The initiative is sponsored by industry partners, including Advance Auto Parts, AutoZone, CarMax, FedEx Freight, Ford Motor Co., General Motors, Mercedes-Benz USA, Nissan North America, Penske Truck Leasing, Shell Pennzoil, Snap-on Inc., Toyota USA Foundation, Universal Technical Institute and WD-40.

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It’s Official: Gucci Confirms Giannini’s Exit
Earlier today, Gucci announced that Frida Giannini no longer holds her role as creative director. The designer has left the Italian fashion house more than a month earlier than expected. The men’s and women’s collections for fall will be presented on January 19th and February 25th, respectively, “thanks to Gucci’s talented and dedicated men’s and women’s design teams.” Marco Bizzarri, president and CEO of Gucci, released a statement saying, “I would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge the outstanding contribution that Frida Giannini has made to Gucci’s legacy during her nine-year tenure as creative director.” An official decision announcing Giannini’s successor “will be made in due course,” Bizzarri added. Industry sources say Giannini was asked to leave the company on Friday. The designer had planned to exit Gucci after her fall women’s show on February 25th. Gucci cut short Giannini’s contract so decisions could be made about the luxury brand’s future creative direction.
Public School Wins Men’s Woolmark Prize
Public School won the inaugural Men’s International Woolmark Prize held during London Collections: Men on Friday. New York based designers Maxwell Osborne and Dao-Yi Chow beat 61 other labels from 21 countries, and will receive a cash prize of 100,000 Australian dollars, or $81,000. Their collection will be sold at stores including Saks Fifth Avenue, Harvey Nichols and matchesfashion.com. “We didn’t know that [wool] can do so much. There were so many things we learned about wool doing this competition. We didn’t know about the breathability; it can protect you from sun rays; it can easily be washed; it doesn’t really smell- ever,” noted Osborne.
Cathy Horyn Is Back
Cathy Horyn, the former lead fashion critic for The New York Times, is at it again. Horyn is now the critic-at-large for The Cut for 2015. She will cover both spring- summer and fall-winter collections in New York and Paris for The New York Magazine-owned site. There’s also a possibility her contract may be extended after this year. “Cathy was always on our dream list for her unique authority and style,” said The Cut’s editorial director Stella Bugbee, who explained that Horyn “was not looking” to return to the fashion industry. “We approached her; It wasn’t a very long convincing process,” Bugbee added. Horyn resigned from The Times last February to care for her partner, the late Art Ortenberg. She has been working on her book as well, which is a long-term project.
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According to the regulatory body’s research, the healthcare industry stands out as the most violative sector, accounting for 21% of all processed advertisements. Personal care and classical education follow at 18% each.
The half-yearly complaints report for the months of April through September 2023 from the Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI) has been released. It provides insights on new developments in the field of advertising standards.
The data highlights ASCI’s unwavering commitment to responsible advertising and consumer protection, with a 34% increase in complaints (4491) and a corresponding 27% increase in the number of ads processed (3501).
The report said that 564 (16%) of the 3,501 advertising that were evaluated were suspected of being in direct violation of the law. This is a 22% rise from the previous year.
Thirty-five percent of all processed advertising were dropped or amended without any dispute, according to the data. An further 47% of the commercials were determined to be in violation of the ASCI Code, and it was suggested that they be removed or altered. It also stated that just 2% of complaints were turned down.
Digital media continued to be the dominant source of infractions, accounting for 79% of the 3,501 complaints that were processed. The research states that other media accounted for two percent of the alleged infractions, while print media and television contributed seventeen percent and three percent, respectively.
Digital Advertising Landscape: An astonishing 79% of problematic advertisements were identified online, underscoring the hurdles faced in the realm of digital advertising.
Enhanced Regulatory Oversight: ASCI’s vigilant monitoring mechanisms bolstered digital surveillance to combat objectionable content online. A staggering 98% of all advertisements processed necessitated some form of modification.
Influencer Responsibility: Within the digital advertising domain, influencers contributed to 22% of total complaints lodged with ASCI. A concerning 99.4% of advertisements scrutinized for influencer compliance were found to be in violation. ASCI achieved compliance with its recommendations in 92% of influencer cases, up from 86% in previous years, indicating a heightened adherence to ASCI’s CCC guidelines.
Focus on Healthcare: Healthcare emerged as the most transgressive sector, accounting for 21% of all processed ads. This surge is attributed to a proliferation of drug and medicine advertisements on digital platforms.
Legal Scrutiny: ASCI observed a notable uptick in ads directly violating the Drug and Magic Remedies Act of 1954, prompting intimations to advertisers for withdrawal or modification. In just six months, ASCI referred 565 advertisements to the Ministry of AYUSH, compared to 464 ads referred in the preceding financial year.
Manisha Kapoor, CEO and Secretary-General of ASCI, emphasized, “ASCI remains steadfast in addressing the challenges posed by digital advertising. It is imperative for all stakeholders to collaborate in ensuring the online safety of consumers, especially given their substantial time spent online and the proliferation of objectionable advertising.
Our ongoing watchfulness over the internet helps expose the businesses and ads that don’t adhere to ASCI code, which mandates that ads be safe, respectable, and honest. We anticipate that the different industries will acknowledge the violations and pledge to promote more ethically,” Kapoor continued.
As awareness of these apps and their connections to celebrities grows, the Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI) has voiced concerns about the promotion of betting apps that feature well-known celebrities. The Association of Sociological Integrity (ASCI) highlighted that the promotion of betting is prohibited in numerous regions of India. Concerning offshore betting advertisements that are aired to Indian consumers and feature well-known Indian celebrities, the council brought attention to this issue.


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CARD MY YARD NAMED ONE OF 2022's TOP NEW AND EMERGING FRANCHISES BY ENTREPRENEUR
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Apr 13, 2022, 11:41 PM ET
AUSTIN, Texas, April 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Card My Yard has been recognized and ranked as number four of the Top New and Emerging Franchises in 2022 in the April/May issue of Entrepreneur magazine, on newsstands now and currently ranks as number one in the category of Yard Sign Rental Franchises and number 299 overall. The ranking highlights the newest and hottest companies that have begun offering franchise opportunities since 2017.
"It is an honor to be recognized by Entrepreneur Magazine as a top new and emerging franchise this year," James Stanley, chief franchise officer of Card My Yard said. "This award is a reflection of the hard work of our employees and nearly 500 franchisees. We are proud of what we have accomplished together and look forward to continuing spreading the Card My Yard mission across the country."
Card My Yard experienced an increase of 40% system-wide revenue over the same period as 2020 and in 2021, franchise owners drove over two million miles to help celebrate more than 150,000 orders to help their customers celebrate special days. Card My Yard sets itself apart from competitors with its innovative, streamlined online ordering system that helps bring in about 3,000 system-wide orders every week.
Notable awards for Card My Yard include being selected as an Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year finalist, Woman's Way Business awards finalist, the Austin Business Journal's Top 2021 Fastest Growing Companies and a 2021 Greater Austin Business Award honoree, among others.
The Top New and Emerging Franchises ranking is based on information submitted to Entrepreneur for its annual Franchise 500® and is part of the brand's continuing effort to best understand and evaluate the ever-changing franchise marketplace. To qualify for inclusion on the 2022 list, companies featured have been offering a franchise model for five years or fewer and were assessed across multiple data points including unit growth, start-up costs and fees, training and support, the parent company's financial stability and brand strength.
"Entrepreneur's Top New and Emerging List not only highlights some of the hottest companies in the franchise business but underscores that creativity and innovation are alive and well in 2022," Liane Caruso, senior vice president of franchising of Entrepreneur said. "Each year approximately 300 brands begin franchising their concepts, showcasing the incredible diversity, opportunity, and accessibility that exists for today's entrepreneur."
To view Card My Yard in the full ranking, visit https://www.entrepreneur.com/franchises/topnew. Results can also be seen in the April/May issue of Entrepreneur, available on newsstands now.
Card My Yard
Founded in 2014, Card My Yard is America's premier yard greetings service with nearly 500 franchise locations in 45 states and a national headquarters in Austin, Texas. Catering to special occasions, events and milestones, the company has transformed celebrations across the country and continues to make a positive impact in communities nationwide. With a mission to spread joy on a daily basis, Card My Yard offers readily available and custom signs to commemorate all occasions. For more information, visit www.cardmyyard.com and stay connected @cardmyyard.
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Winner crowned in jane iredale's 2017 College Programme Make-Up Competition
Mineral make-up brand, jane iredale recently hosted their 2017 College Programme Make-Up Competition.
The make-up artistry competition inspired more than 200 entries from all over the UK and Ireland. Student finalists visited jane iredale's flagship London head office from the 3rd-5th April where they received bespoke advanced training to create a make-up look with the theme of ‘Animals on Earth'.
The students then went head to head in a live final where they showcased their artistic creations with jane iredale's judging panel comprised of jane iredale Brand Manager, Anushka Patel; the Head of College Programme, Jennifer Edwards, and make-up artist Melissa Constantindes who also hosts the popular make-up show,100% hotter.
The winning student was Anna Lumsden, who received a make-up kit it worth £1,000 to help kick-start her career and her college, Guildford, also received £1,000 worth of jane iredale's mineral cosmetic products to use as a training tool.
Commenting on her inspiration behind the idea, Anna said: “I selected peacocks because they are my favourite bird. I love working with colour, so the peacock with its vibrant and uniquely patterned feathers provided the ideal inspiration for my look'.
Brand Manager, Anushka Patel added: “We are extremely impressed with the calibre of entries this year; the interpretation of this year's theme has been fantastic. It's encouraging to see so much young talent within our industry, and the student competition is a really great way for us to showcase and celebrate that talent.”


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Prediction 3: Smartphones
Do or die year for Nokia, & Japanese vendors.
Nokia will be put to the test in the region this year as it has been fading into obscurity in the device markets, and needs a big game-changer in the smartphone space leveraging Windows Mobile to stay afloat in the region. Similarly, Japan's handset manufacturers will have to finally make a serious effort to expand outside of their domestic market as SoftBank, KDDI and even NTT DoCoMo are all expected to carry the iPhone 5. RIM has managed to stay afloat in the region as its brand is still very strong across Southeast Asia, but more regulatory problems are possible. LG will also need to come up with a new strategy as it has been pushed out of the smartphone space and is at risk of following Nokia down the mobile device value chain.
Prediction 4: Mobile broadband
LTE licensing will proceed more-smoothly than 3G licensing, but hurdles remain in many markets.
The fact that China and India have both started TD-LTE deployments is good news for the region as both markets were very slow to deploy 3G services. We expect that most markets who don't have LTE services such as Malaysia, New Zealand and Taiwan will sort out licensing and launch commercially in late 2012 or early 2013. The advent of LTE smartphones coupled with increased 3G use will put an end to unlimited data plans in many markets.
Prediction 5: Mobile payments
Mobile payment services will become more popular, but the business model has not been perfected.
2012 is being heralded as the year of NFC, and while vendor support is materializing and regulatory initiatives in Singapore and South Korea are encouraging adoption, the business model continues to elude mobile operators. SMS based payments, money transfers and remittances are continuing to gain traction in emerging markets and will still comprise the bulk of activity outside of Japan in 2012.
Prediction 6: Telecom vendors
Do or die year for Nokia-Siemens, Alcatel-Lucent.
Both vendors have announced significant layoffs in 2011 in the face of mounting losses, and the new strategies put in place will be put to the test in 2012. Both vendors have streamlined operations and are heavily betting on mobile broadband as their future. Competition with Ericsson, Huawei, ZTE and perhaps Samsung will put them to the test and we believe it is very possible for future consolidation either via a merger of a Nortel-style spinoff is highly possible next year.


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Concerns about tepid holiday spending weighed the markets down to a lower open with the Dow falling 54 points to 15,954. Nasdaq held steady at 4045.
On the upside
Germany determined that three Tesla (Nasdaq: TSLA) Model S fires were not due to manufacturer related defects.
EnteroMedics (Nasdaq: ETRM) reported positive interim results from a 5 year ReCharge Pivotal Trial of VBLOC to treat obesity.
Unilife (Nasdaq: UNIS) will supply Novartis with a customized, injectable delivery device.
On the downside
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts (NYSE: KKD) reported higher third quarter earnings but the company forecast full year earnings below analyst expectations.
Investors locked in profits on Camtek (Nasdaq: CAMT).
A Seeking Alpha contributor wrote that PDL Biopharma (Nasdaq: PDLI) was severely overvalued.
In the broad market, declining issues outpaced advancers by a margin of more than 9 to 7 on the NYSE and while advancers barely edged out decliners by a slim margin on Nasdaq. The broader S&P 500 slipped 2 points to 1797. Bitcoin edged up $11.99 or 1.11% to $1,097.10.


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Digimon Story Cyber Sleuth Coming in 2016 on PS4 and PSVita
Jul 3, 2015 — We can finally say it: WE DID IT!!!
Bandai Namco Entertainment just announced that the PSVita game Digimon Story Cyber Sleuth will come out in the West in 2016 on both PlayStation 4 and PSVita!
Further details to come, in the meantime follow Bandai Namco's Twitter and Facebook pages to know the latest news about the release!


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Google got plenty of positive headlines when they announced on Friday that they would stop reading your Gmail emails. But those headlines didn’t tell the whole story.
The real news is that they will keep reading your emails, but not for the sake of selling ads.
The change announced Friday will end a practice that Google has embraced since the company introduced Gmail in 2004. The practice has raised concerns among privacy watchdogs and creeped out some users.
To help finance the free service, Google has been scanning through what Gmail users were discussing and then showing ads connected to some of the topics. Someone writing about running, for instance, might see ads for Nike or Asics shoes.
Google still plans to show ads within Gmail. But instead of scanning through email content, the company’s software will rely on other signals to determine which ads are most likely to appeal to each of its 1.2 billion Gmail users.
The Mountain View, California, company said it would stop the ad-driven scanning of Gmail later this year.
Google Cloud SVP Diane Greene said in a blog post that more than 3 million companies pay to use Google as their email provider. Google has never used these corporate accounts for ad personalization. By phasing out the practice for free Gmail accounts, Google is likely looking to ease any remaining concerns from prospective G Suite customers.
Google says it’s changing course so its free Gmail service operates more like the subscription version that it has sold to more than 3 million companies. The paid Gmail doesn’t include ads, so the company has never tried to scan the content of those users’ emails for marketing purposes.
Despite that, Google said some of its business customers incorrectly assumed the company was scanning those accounts as well. By ending all scanning, Google hopes to end the confusion and sell Gmail to even more businesses.
The Google app on your phone, for example, knows when your next flight is leaving, and whether or not it has been delayed, based on emails you get from airlines and travel booking sites. Similarly, Google Calendar has begun to automatically add restaurant reservations and similar events to your schedule based on the emails you are getting. Google also has for some time automatically scanned emails for links to potentially fraudulent sites, as well as to filter out spam.
All of this leads to an important question: Is this kind of automated scanning actually the same as someone reading your email? The answer to that may be more complicated than it sounds. Computers looking for certain keywords clearly aren’t the same as humans manually reading each and every email.
However, as artificial intelligence (AI) advances, computers get a lot smarter and can better make sense of the emails in your inbox. Google has been investing heavily in AI, and one of the areas where it is using these new types of technologies is email.
In the end, consumers need to decide whether they want to trade privacy for convenience and give Google access to their data to power these kinds of features — and removing something like ad personalization from the equation may actually help Google to get more buy-in from consumers.
Gmail now ranks as the world’s largest email service, an indication that most people didn’t care about Google’s scanning methods. Both Microsoft and Apple have publicly skewered Google for having the audacity to mine users’ emails for ad sales, but those attacks didn’t undercut Gmail’s popularity.


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According to a report by news agency, the job cuts affect less than 1 per cent of the 32,700 global staff at the ride share company. Individuals can save money if they adopt sustainable habits. Simple actions such as turning off lights when not in use can lead to savings on utility bills.
The plant that will be built at Sanand Industrial Park in Gujarat will focus on packaging chips instead of manufacturing them. According to a report by Indian Express, the company would transform wafers into ball grid array integrated circuit packages, memory modules and solid state drives. “We are hopeful that within the next six quarters, we should have the first made in India Semiconductor chip rolling out of this factory,” he was quoted as saying last week in an interview.
There Is A Mobile Tech
The short video platform’s most senior executive in the US was interim chief before the hiring of the current chief. According to a report in The New York Times from 2020, Pappas took over at the toughest time. The company said it will lay off 125 managing directors across its international offices. Bank of America executive Tom Montag, an ally of CEO David Solomon, will join the board. The Razr+ has a 6.9 inch display when unfolded. It is well designed for selfies and TikTok videos, with its external display over the camera lens and it is nearly as useful when folded as it is when unfolded.
It can remove the data if the PC is stolen or transferred to someone else. This alarming trend suggests we should all have a verification code that we can use to determine if the person on the other end of the phone is who they say they are and to approach these calls with a great deal of skepticism. Another analyst got a call from his wife who said that she was being held for ransom while she was out shopping. The wave of Artificial Intelligence generated threats, which are not included in the report, are also increasing rapidly.
The Apple Watch Series 9 is likely to include the Apple Watch Ultra 2, as well as the other two. Gurman did not mention a launch date for the following products, but all three of them are said to debut in September at Apple’s fall event. In September, Apple has refreshed its lineup of phones and watches. The network of cameras could be taken over by the hackers. The security of some Chinese made cameras is being tested. Major technological collaborations between the United States and India are expected to shape the future of critical technology.
It Is India
HSBC has made it possible for its clients to buy and sell exchange traded funds built on theBitcoin platform, according to a local journalist. The article states that HSBC would sell exchange traded funds that are listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. The threecryptocurrencies that are currently available on the exchange’s list are CSOP Bitcoin futures exchange traded fund, CSOP Ethereum futures exchange traded fund, and Samsung Bitcoin futures active exchange traded fund. A representative of the Big Four accounting firm said on Monday that they are firing 5% of their US workforce. The company had nearly 39,000 workers working there at the end of its most recent fiscal year.
The Role Of Ai In Shaping Strategies
Threat actors have already begun to work around Microsoft’s tightened security around Office. According to Durov, Stories will be available in July. A new era in Telegram’s development is said to be more social than it is today. It is worth noting that Telegram is a bit late in this regard, just recently the YouTube service announced the closing of its own Stories. I will keep startup separate because they have multiple other issues hitting them which may not be a business linked issue but more of cash flow issues
The price of the upcoming GALAXY WATCH 6 and GALAXY WATCH 6 CLASSIC have leaked online, with the event in South Korea being the first for the company. According to multiple leaks and rumors, the next iteration of the Focus Guys watch series may be unveiled at the upcoming Unpacked event. According to a report by Dealabs Magazine, the prices of theGalaxy Watch 6 series have been leaked in France.
Ringless voicemail technology has changed the way businesses interact with their customers. Companies can reach out to potential clients effectively with this technology. They have access to new markets and opportunities for growth that weren’t available before.
The country’s critical infrastructure including power supplies, transport networks and access to fresh food and water is vulnerable according to the UK’s surveillance camera commissioner. Security experts fear that the cameras could be used to cause havoc with computer networks, which in turn could cause civil disruption. The report said that by revealing previously unobservable biological structures and events, this powerful new technology is poised to speed up our understanding of biology and help researchers develop new treatments for complex diseases. This new type of artificial intelligence is capable of generating new and original content by learning from large datasets that was catapulted into public dialogue at the end of 2022, it said. The new generation of battery technology is expected to hit a market value of over $200 million by the end of the decade.
Companies can use the full breadth of data to predict machine failures in the supply chain. Predictive maintenance is a term made possible by digital twin technology. telemarketing uses dialer technology to reach potential customers quickly and easily. It allows sales agents to call multiple people at the same time.


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Central McGowan is US distributor of industrial, medical and food and beverage gases as well as welding equipment, automation and dry ice.
The company, which has its headquarters in St. Cloud, Minnesota, has had a presence in the Fargo area since 2017, when it acquired Pro-CO2.
Joe Francis, CEO/President of Central McGowan said, “We believe our wide array of products and services fill a need in the Fargo market. Fargo is a thriving, growing area with a concentration of heavy industrial, automation, and food and beverage businesses. This is absolutely the right customer base for a nimble, independent distributor and automation integrator like us.”
The new store will distribute to an area of about 100 miles around Fargo.
CO2 will continue to be a core offering at the Fargo site, along with a full portfolio of other industrial, welding, medical, and food and beverage gases, including dry ice. ColdZERO™ – Central McGowan’s own brand of dry ice – is manufactured fresh daily at its St. Cloud and St. Paul locations.
Central McGowan expanded its CO2 solution footprint with the acquisition of St. Paul, MN-based Jasons Beverage Carbonation Company (Jasons).


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Hupac launches railway service for European chemicals to China
29 June 2021
Hupac is setting up a new cross-border liquid cargo service between Europe and China. The rail freight line is specifically designed for the chemical industry in Europe and runs to the Chinese city of Lanzhou via the main Eurasian route, Belarus-Russia-Kazakhstan.
The intermodal operator is carrying out the project together with VTG AG, which provides the tank containers and China Rail, which is doing the traction in China. Moreover, it has partnered up with the Chinese e-commerce platform Factoryhood.com, where customers can place the order for the liquid cargo.
Hurdles on the rails
“The intention is to make this a regular service”, says Alberto Grisone, director development Russia & CIS Countries at Hupac. However, the journey is one with many hurdles, as the transport of chemicals comes with many prerequisites, especially in China, he explains.
“Every product sent needs a ‘non-dangerous goods’ certificate and a shipping permit before it can be shipped to China. This is a long, bureaucratic process. Acquiring the shipping permit can take between four to six weeks. But this is something we are currently working on with China.”
Attractive transit times
Taking away the bureaucratic hurdles is exactly what the partners are working on to make this a dedicated rail freight service because, in essence, the transit times are very attractive. By using the main route on the New Silk Road, the journey takes around three weeks.
“We are also shipping chemicals via Mongolia. This is beneficial for certain destinations, but not all, and the route is less flexible due to capacity limitations”, says Grisone. In Europe, the chemicals are collected in Ludwigshafen, Germany. “But we have also sent out a shipment from Warsaw. Currently, a train with sixteen units is on the way to China”.
Another route that Hupac currently uses is via the Russian port of Vladivostok. “This is specifically interesting for the dangerous chemical goods, as those are still not permitted in overland transport through China.” The Russian port lies close to the border with China.
Moreover, Vladivostok also serves as a transhipment hub for further transport to Japan, Korea and Taiwan, Grisone continues. “We are doing many dangerous goods shipments to Taiwan, and we have already sent hundreds of tank containers via this route.”
Although the route is a functional alternative for the shipment of dangerous goods, Grisone would rather see the route through China open up for this type of cargo. “The route through Vladivostok is longer in eastbound direction.” Currently, China is banning rail transportation of dangerous goods, and negotiations have been ongoing for the past years. “We are still in talks with China. Hopefully, they open the route very soon.”
Programme of #ESRS2023 is complete: Meet our speakers
– 3 November 2023 – The programme of the European Silk Road Summit in Budapest is complete! With 23 speakers from all over the world, the 7th edition of this industry event is set to become a success. The European Silk Road Summit, which is taking place from 29 November to 1 December in Budapest,… Read more ›
Deli Andor, Member of the European Parliament to speak at #ESRS2023
– 23 October 2023 – With just over a month to go until the European Silk Road Summit will be held in Budapest, Hungary, the list of knowledgeable speakers is growing fast. Deli Andor, who is a Member of the European Parliament, Dmitrij Hasenkampf from RTSB, Rashad Majidov from ADY Container and Zoltan Kozlovszky from… Read more ›
Nominees for RailFreight Ambassador 2023 announced
– 20 October 2023 – We are proud to announce the nominees for the RailFreight Ambassador 2023! Four industry professionals with extensive knowledge and experience in rail on the Eurasian corridor received the confidence of the industry. It is time to vote now! The nominees of the RailFreight Ambassador Award of 2023 are: Juergen Huschka… Read more ›


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SIMON WATKINS: It's time to worry... Famous trader George Soros is back and he's buying gold
George Soros is back and he is a bird of ill omen. The billionaire financier who famously bet against the pound during the ERM crisis in 1992 is now betting heavily against – well everything.
Soros is buying gold, the classic bet to take against inflation, falling currencies and all-round market volatility.
While he is not infallible, his intervention demonstrates the scale of the uncertainty financial markets and the economy now face.
Guess who's back: George Soros is... and that means we should be worried
More evidence of this uncertainty emerged late last week as the FTSE 100 slumped by 1.9 per cent on Friday and other European markets fell by roughly 2 per cent.
Now, before I am accused of being a signed-up member of Project Fear, I should say that these market falls are not entirely due to the upcoming EU referendum in the UK.
The global economy is facing uncertain times; the eurozone crisis is still bubbling in Greece; and there are elections looming in the US.
But while there are wider forces at work, the EU referendum is the immediate uncertainty facing UK markets and the coming two weeks are set to be febrile.
Of course the FTSE 100 is not the same as the UK economy and a slump in the value of the pound, widely expected if we quit the EU, is not necessarily all bad.
But the effect of uncertainty and a lack of clear direction is never good for business investment, consumer confidence or financial markets.
The Remain campaign has made many claims about the economic doom which would follow Brexit. And while I find the argument that we would face economic trauma convincing, I find the specific forecast about £900 higher mortgages and so forth a little daft.
If you want to know what uncertainty feels like, watch the stock market, the gold price and the currency markets over the next week. It will be a small taste of what might be to come if we vote Leave.
The job of working out who is to blame for the BHS debacle becomes more complicated every day and I have long since decided to opt for the easy solution of assuming that everyone involved is at fault.
One of the more bizarre ironies of last week was the accusation levelled at Sir (for the time being) Philip Green, by former bankrupt Dominic Chappell, that he had intervened to block a rescue takeover of BHS by Sports Direct billionaire Mike Ashley.
Complex: The job of working out who is to blame for the BHS debacle becomes more complicated every day
But hang on, just a day earlier Ashley himself was facing MPs for having presided over a company that demonstrated a generally brutal approach to its workers.
This is one of those rare situations where a full kitchen set of clichés is required, including pot, kettle, frying pan and fire.
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- Range Rover announces new fully electric version
- The classic Moke is reborn as an electric vehicle


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13 March 2017, 18:32
admitad was encouraged to attend the biggest and best mobile event for 2017 held in Barcelona – Mobile World Congress! What an amazing few days it was for our admitad team! Let’s take a closer look at the showcase and learn why mobile is the force behind every emerging innovation!
10 March 2017, 23:20
We are excited to announce that our admitad India team took part in the 7th edition of ad:tech New Delhi 2017. A two day conference and exhibition tends to be India’s #1 marketing and media technology event, where marketing, technology and media communities have come together to share new ways of thinking, build strong partnerships, and define new strategies to compete in an ever-changing marketplace.
03 March 2017, 18:52
admitad always continues to explore horizons and was pleased to visit the 12th edition of White Nights Conference in the heart of Eastern Europe – beautiful Prague. The White Nights Conference is an international cross-platform business conference for game industry. The White Nights events attract influential game industry professionals and developers. Every year more than 4,000 visitors all together attend the conference.
22 February 2017, 20:34
Send a congratulation to Gearbest on its anniversary and get a prize by performing only 3 simple steps!
Results of competition will be brought on March 14
21 February 2017, 19:33
admitad is proud to announce that heading towards the success and accomplishment in 2016, we are now going to participate as an exhibitor in Ad tech, March 2017. Best fitted to the event’s theme “Accelerating The Evolution”, admitad is a well-structured affiliate network along with its own technologies, over 400 000 and 1000+ advertisers around the world.
20 February 2017, 20:00
admitad is pleased to invite our honorable partners, advertisers and close friends to take part in the 5th anniversary edition of admitad lounge 2017, holding in Moscow on March 24th at Izvestia Hall Club.
The day of our event will routinely be taking place on Friday: we gonna burst this Moscow night out and party until the early hours! All promises to having lots of fun and getting truly positive emotions.
14 February 2017, 12:04
We prepared for you special list of the best promos, which dedicated to Saint Valentine’s Day!
10 February 2017, 18:18
Istanbul has been known as the gateway to Eurasia for centuries, and Gaming Istanbul was designed with this ethos in mind. The event is likely to be a springboard into Europe for Asian companies, and a bridge to the east for Europe and the Americas.
08 February 2017, 14:01
Our admitad team was delighted to take part in E-Commerce Berlin Expo 2017, held on 2nd February 2017 at Station Berlin. The event featured trade fairs as well as a series of knowledge sessions led by e-commerce industry leaders and gathered 3,500 visitors, 80 exhibitors and speakers, representing tech leaders such as Google, Xing, Hubspot, Alibaba, Spreadshirt and Otto. Herewith provided outstanding business opportunities for the entire ecommerce ecosystem : from merchants to platforms, hosting providers, fraud prevention solution providers, payment processors and other online solution businesses.
07 February 2017, 20:22
E-commerce total turnover by segments:
- double e-commerce increase on the 30th of January comparing to the 29th of January ( a day prior to sales period), in 2016 e-commerce sales to increase by twice, despite the expected triple growth due to 2017 forecast ;
- On the 31st of January e-commerce showed 1,6X decreased growth rates comparing to the 29th of January ( a day after peak sales), e-commerce sales declined by 1,5X in 2016


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The World Premiere of ‘All Town Aren’t We’ has now officially sold out!
That means that over 1,000 Mariners will be in attendance at the Parkway Cinema in Cleethorpes for a special night where we re-live one of the most memorable seasons in living memory.
Ahead of the event, we wanted to inform supporters of some key information.
With approximately 1,300 people expected across the five screenings, it’s fair to say that it’s going to be a busy night at the Parkway!
Fans who would like to line the red carpet and welcome Director Jack Spring, and a selection of the players who featured in that memorable campaign are advised to arrive before 6pm.
This will be a great opportunity for supporters to get autographs and selfies should they wish to.
Due to the likelihood of long queues on entry, at the food kiosks and bars, we advise supporters to arrive at least 45 minutes before their screening begins.
We’d would also like to remind supporters that tomorrow’s Premiere has a smart dress code. By ‘smart’ we don’t mean black tie, but we hope fans will embrace that this is a World Premiere and dress accordingly.
The smart dress code applies to all screenings tomorrow night.
Food & Drink
The kiosks at the Parkway cinema will be serving their usual range of soft drinks, snacks and popcorn.
There will also be wines, bottled beers and prosecco available from bars around the foyer area including the Docks Beers’ pop-up bar which will be serving Clap Clap Clap Clap Clap Clap Fish on tap.
Outside, there will be Grimsby Town-themed street food courtesy of Cooky Cooks – one of the Club’s popular matchday vendors.
On their specially-created menu will be ‘The Chippy McA‘Tea’’ and the ‘Migh-Thai Mariner’. Food will be available both before and after the screenings, subject to availability.
Although tomorrow night’s Premiere has now completely sold out, tickets are still on sale for showings taking place from Saturday 6th for the next 7 days. For more information about those screenings and to book, click here.
The documentary will also soon be available for exile supporters – more information about this will be announced next week.
Thank you for ‘Packing the Parkway’ – we look forward to seeing 1,300 of you tomorrow as we re-live a two-week period that no Town fan will ever forget.


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Sales of new vehicles are continuing to gradually improve from the impact of the COVID-19 lockdown, with aggregate domestic sales declining by 13.9% to 34 784 units in January 2021 from the 40 413 vehicles sold in January 2019.
National Association of Automobile Manufacturers of South Africa (Naamsa) CEO Mikel Mabasa said the decline in total new vehicle sales last month, compared with the pre-COVID-19 first month of 2020, was in line with industry expectations.
Mabasa said although the current low interest rates, coupled with low inflation, could be regarded as building blocks to stimulate the new vehicle market, a full recovery to pre-COVID-19 new vehicle sales levels could take around three years.
“The 2020 new vehicle market recorded its lowest aggregate sales total in 18 years. The macroeconomic effects of COVID-19 will therefore continue to undermine business and consumer confidence and inhibit growth over the medium term,” he said.
Mabasa said trading conditions in the new vehicle market in the first quarter of 2021 are expected to remain challenging due to slow demand compared with the pre-COVID-19 first quarter in 2020, exchange rate volatility and the negative impact on household expenditure of fuel and electricity price increases.
However, Mabasa said considering the close correlation between new vehicle sales and the country's GDP growth rate, the Reserve Bank’s forecast of a domestic economic growth rate of 3.6% for 2021 "presents a favourable scenario for a sound rebound of the new vehicle market in 2021 from the exceptional low base in 2020”.
Naamsa reported that an estimated 28 716 units or 82.6% of the overall total reported industry sales of 34 784 vehicles represented dealer sales.
Download an infographic of the vehicle sales here
The vehicle rental industry accounted for an estimated 11.4% of overall sales, government 3.5% and industry corporate fleets 2.5%.
Sales of new passenger cars declined by 18.0% or 5 220 cars in January 2021 from the 29 073 new cars sold in January 2020.
The car rental industry accounted for 16.1% of car sales in January 2021.
Domestic sales of new light commercial vehicles, bakkies and mini-buses dropped by 4.9% year-on-year in January 2021 to 9 301 units while medium commercial vehicles at 497 units showed zero change and heavy truck and bus sales increased by 6.6% to 1 133 units.
Export sales of domestically produced vehicles grew for a second consecutive, increasing by 39.7% or 6 468 units in January 2021 to 22 771 units from the 16 303 vehicles exported in January 2020.
Mabasa said vehicle export numbers have been regaining momentum but a recovery will depend largely on an improvement in the economic climate of the South African automotive industry’s main trading partners.
“Vehicle exports are important to the viability of the domestic automotive industry as exporting remains key to generate sufficient economies of scale and to achieve improved international competitiveness,” he said.
Nissan will start assembling semi-knocked down kits of the new Navara in Ghana next year, but Nigeria is on hold due to a delays in implementing its auto policy. The CKD kits come from Rosslyn.ry.
The worldwide semiconductor chip shortage is not news to anyone involved in the auto industry. However, there does not seem to be an end in sight, at least not as far as new vehicle production goes.
National new vehicle sales levels are substantially behind those of the past decade, and the return of abundant supply will expose the lack of customers who can afford to purchase a vehicle, says Combined Motor Holdings (CMH) CEO, Jebb McIntosh.


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Clipper Logistics secures five-year contract with Joules
Clipper Logistics has signed a five-year contract with fashion brand Joules to provide logistics services.
The new contract is set to start early this year, employing around 200 people. There will be a multi-million pound investment programme into the operation this year and the next to expand capacity, Clipper said.
"This will be a fast-moving fulfilment and logistics operation involving inbound deliveries from a variety of UK based and international suppliers over seven days a week and will fulfil orders for the retail, e-commerce and wholesale customers of the Joules brand," the company said.
Marc Dench, chief financial officer of Joules Group, said: "We are delighted to be entering this long-term partnership with Clipper for the operation of our distribution centre in Corby. Through the process we have been impressed with Clipper's capabilities and their cultural alignment with our business."
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A teen says she was kicked out of prom for a too-short dress and suggestive dancing
She says she wasn't dancing and her dress complied with the prom's dress code
The case illustrates concerns of some parents who think dress options are too short and skimpy
Best advice for parents? Be ready to compromise and let your expectations be known
Editor’s Note: Kelly Wallace is CNN’s digital correspondent and editor-at-large covering family, career and life. She is a mom of two. Read her other columns and follow her reports at CNN Parents and on Twitter. This column has been updated since its original publication.
Just when you thought you’d heard everything.
A 17-year-old high school senior who was attending a prom for homeschoolers this weekend near Richmond, Virginia, got kicked out, she says, because she was told her dress was too short.
In a blog post detailing what happened and showing a photo of her wearing the dress she claims conformed to the dress code, the student named Clare says she was also told there were other concerns.
Some of the dads who were chaperoning the prom had complained that her dancing “was too provocative” and that she was going to “cause the young men at the prom to think impure thoughts.”
Really? That isn’t much of a stretch from “she asked for it” when we blame victims of sexual assault for what they were wearing. Are the thoughts and actions of young men and their fathers really her responsibility?
CNN affiliate WTVR reached out to the organizers of the prom, who provided the following response: “The Richmond Homeschool Prom has been a part of a long and wonderful tradition in the Richmond area for over 8 years. The prom is an opportunity to provide over 500 young adults from all over the Richmond area and surrounding counties with a prom. We regret that any individuals were dissatisfied with their experience this year.”
The case, while outrageous on many levels, does illustrate the potent mix of prom angst this time of year with teenage girls shopping for the perfect dress, selections bordering on the wildly inappropriate to many parents, and a culture sexualizing girls at younger and younger ages.
Plenty of reasons to be anxious
Can I just say right here I’m already freaking out and my girls, 6 and 8, are years away from prom time?
“16, 17, 18-year-olds should not be in dresses with thigh-high slits, necklines that plunge precariously close to the belly button, backs that are cut so low as to expose butt dimples,” said a mother named Judith on CNN’s Facebook page. “Parents need to step in and stop this ‘beyond the age’ dressing.”
In some cases, like the prom mentioned above in Virginia, schools are not leaving it up to the parents and are imposing their own dress codes for prom. Some are going to extra lengths to clarify what’s acceptable.
One Northern California Catholic high school sent an e-mail to parents announcing that attire for junior and senior prom should “be moderate and reflect pride in both the person and the school.”
The e-mail, obtained by CNN, included pictures of dresses deemed acceptable and those considered inappropriate. On the banned list were low-cut and backless dresses and dresses with very high hemlines.
Holly Manson, a mom of three teens in Oakland, Maine, doesn’t think dress codes are the answer. “I know the town over from us requires that their dresses have a strap,” she said with a laugh. “It has to have a strap, but it’s OK if it comes up to their butt cheek.”
According to the teen who says she was booted from prom in Virginia, her gown met the prom’s dress code, which called for dresses “fingertip length or longer.”
That means the dress must be longer than your fingertips once you have your hands at your side. At 5’$2 9,” she said, dresses might look shorter on her than on other girls. As for the “provocative” dance moves, she added that she hadn’t been dancing at all.
“Enough with the slut shaming,” Clare wrote in her post. “I’m not responsible for some perverted 45 year old dad lusting after me because I have a sparkly dress on.”
“And if you think I am, then maybe you’re part of the problem.”
Boys don’t have many variations on the traditional tux to choose from when planning prom attire, so they typically don’t have to deal with the harsh judgment and disrespect that girls such as Clare face because of their clothing choices.
But when kids dress in ways that are gender nonconforming, or even when a boy wants to wear a kilt, it doesn’t always go over well with school administrators either.
Parents and teens: Not enough choices
Another frustration I heard from parents and even some teens is that there just aren’t enough moderate options – both in terms of sexiness and price – available in stores and online.
“I would say the problem is … that a girl who has sort of a more modern taste … if (the dresses) are for someone her age, they’re too short. They’re shorter than they should be,” said a mom of two teens, who said it can be extra difficult for tall girls or girls of different body types to find dresses schools deem appropriate.
Dresses can also cost hundreds of dollars, which most parents either can’t pay or won’t pay, she added.
A 17-year-old named Angela says it’s not that most teenagers want to wear revealing prom dresses. It’s because they often have no other choice.
“I feel as if it is not that teenage tastes have grown ‘too sexy’ but that the fashion market as a whole encourages young people to dress in a provocative way,” she said via e-mail.
“When I go to department stores, the majority of prom dresses there seem to have some sort of cut-out on the back or the sides. Otherwise, they are completely unflattering,” Angela added.
But an editor at Seventeen magazine, which just released its 291-page annual prom issue, says there are plenty of options.
“There literally is something for everyone, for every body type, for any kind of school regulation, if you have rules or dress codes, anything like that,” said Jasmine Snow, accessories editor for Seventeen. “I think it’s just about finding the right resources,” she said, suggesting Seventeen’s dress guide, which includes many style options.
The key, says Snow, is for a girl to find a dress she’ll feel good and confident wearing. “It also has to be something that your parents feel good about having you wear as well, and I think it’s about having that compromise between the parent and the teenager.”
So many parents, this reporter among them, are concerned about how our girls are growing up so much faster than when we were kids. Clearly, we can’t blame prom dresses as the single cause, but they’re a factor.
“Clothing definitely plays a role in the sexualization of our girls, so from prom dresses to starter bras to shorts, I believe we need to show our girls a broader range of options so they can choose the style that works for them,” said Sharon Choksi, a mom of two in Austin, Texas, who got so fed up with the “short shorts” and “teeny bikinis” she started her own clothing company, Girls Will Be.
“Girls today receive so many messages that they should focus on their appearance and act more grown-up. I don’t want my daughter thinking that is what is most important and is how people will value her,” said Choksi.
What happens when you put your fears aside
Not every parent considers shopping for a teenage daughter’s prom dress about as welcome as, let’s say, a root canal, doing taxes or cleaning the bathroom.
“As a single dad, the entire prom experience was just one more experience I actually looked forward to with my daughter,” said Jim Higley, an award-winning author and national fatherhood advocate.
“Clothes shopping, shoe shopping – all the things that are important to my daughter – they’re important to me,” the father of three and author of the book “Bobblehead Dad” said.
For Tracey Clark of Huntington Beach, California, a mom of two girls and a Babble.com contributor, shopping for prom and other school dance dresses has been so positive she even posted a video online of one of her shopping excursions with her 16-year-old daughter.
She credits her happy experiences with planning (they shop for dresses very far in advance) and plain luck. Her daughter has kind of a retro style and doesn’t gravitate to the provocative stuff, said Clark, who hosts a blog in her own name and contributes photographs to the collaborative blog Shutter Sisters.
“But there are dresses where I’m like, ‘Babe, I know you don’t like short short things on you and this one from the back looks short short,’” said Clark.
Growing up with a “strict and traditional” mother, Clark said she often felt like she didn’t fit in because of what she was and was not allowed to wear.
She’s mindful of that when it comes to her daughters’ fashion choices.
“I always want to be really careful that I’m not taking something from them that makes them feel normal,” she said.


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Going slightly vegan may be better than all the way
Cutting meat and dairy out of your diet is hard. Staying healthy while you do it can be harder.
The wrong kind of exclusively plant-based diet, one that includes a lot of refined grains and sweetened beverages, can actually increase the risk of coronary heart disease, according to a new study from Harvard University.
On the other hand, reducing your intake of animal products while boosting your consumption of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains, and continuing to indulge modestly in animal foods, can do you nearly as much good as a healthy vegan diet — and even more good than one that includes a lot of French fries and pasta.
"Less healthy plant foods and animal foods were both associated with increased risk, with a potentially stronger association for less healthy plant foods," according to the study, in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.
The study, which the authors say is "one of the largest prospective investigations of plant-based diet indices and incident coronary heart disease in the world," involved tens of thousands of adults.
"When we examined a diet that emphasized both healthy plant and healthy animal foods, the association with coronary heart disease was only slightly attenuated relative to that with the healthy plant-based diet index," the authors wrote. "Thus ... moderate reductions in animal foods ... can be largely achieved by lowering intake of less healthy animal foods such as red and processed meats."
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Bangladesh on Thursday signed an air service agreement with Myanmar to reinstate air connectivity aimed at boosting bilateral trade and tourism relations.
Deputy director general of Myanmar civil aviation Win Swe Tun and Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh chairman Mahmud Hossain signed the deal in presence of civil aviation and tourism minister Faruk Khan and secretary Khorshed Alam Chowdhury, foreign secretary Md Shahidul Huq, Biman Bangladesh Airlines managing director Kevin Steele and the delegation of Myanmar.
Speaking on the occasion, Faruk Khan said that several operators, including private airlines, would be able to operate passenger and cargo flights according to the agreement.
He said that increased frequency of flights and inclusion of private airlines would help develop tourism, enhance bilateral trade and people-to-people contact between the two neighboring countries.
‘We expect that Biman Bangladesh Airlines would be able to start operating flights on Dhaka-Yangon route by November or December this year’, Faruk Khan added.
Win Swe Tun said that this agreement would enhance bilateral trade and develop tourism between the two countries.
‘We have to discuss with the Myanmar Airlines when they would be able to operate the flights on Dhaka-Yangon route’, he added.
Speaking on the occasion, Mahmud Hossain said that according to the agreement airlines of both countries could operate passenger flights as well as cargo flights.
Initially, Biman and United Airways would operate their flights on Dhaka-Yangon route, he added.
Kevin Steele said that Biman would start to operate flights on Dhaka-Yangon route by November as two new Boeings would be added to Biman’s fleet in October.
‘We are looking forward to start operating flights to China and other regions’, he added.
Kevin also said that initially Biman would operate only two flights a week on this route.
Bangladesh and Myanmar initialed air service agreement for the first time in 1977. After that, Biman started operating flights on Dhaka-Yangon route.
Later, Biman suspended its flights on this route from October 29, 2007 due to losses.
Bangladesh and Myanmar initialed the air service agreement again on January 16, 2012 to operate seven passenger flights and four cargo flights a week between the two countries. On June 20, 2012 the cabinet approved at signing the final deal.
The bilateral trade between Bangladesh and Myanmar has been taking place under the General Trade Agreement and Border Trade Agreement, signed in 1973 and 1994 respectively.
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Fleets are essential; we didn’t need a pandemic to tell us that. However, being an essential business doesn’t mean business is easy. Budgets are still tight, and all of your biggest service headaches—most notably tires—still need to be replaced and maintained to get the most out of your trucks out on the road. Tire replacement and repairs can take your trucks out of service for hours or even days; ain’t nobody got time for that.
Enter a new partnership between Wrench, a mobile vehicle maintenance and repair business that says it brings dealer-quality service directly to consumers and fleet managers, and Tirescanner, an online tire retailer and mobile tire installation service, who are now, together, offering on-demand mobile tire installation to fleet vehicles.
Through this partnership, Wrench technicians have access to Tirescanner’s nationwide network of mobile tire vans, giving fleets next-day install scheduling of any brand of tire for most fleet vehicles at the driver’s home or a place convenient to them.
“This convenience and flexibility means less time off the road and more time saved,” says Michael Welch, chief executive officer of Tirescanner. “We are cognizant that for fleets time is very much money, so our ability to not only schedule, but to implement an install within 24 hours ensures that fleet vehicles are back on the road making money without major impact.”
A mobile tire scheduling service isn’t a new concept, but Wrench and Tirescanner say this partnership is different due to the individual attention the companies are promising fleets.
“Mobile installation allows for dedicated attention by technicians solely focused on your job, and your job only,” Welch says. “With all of our fleet-related accounts, we offer a dedicated account manager to ensure all needs are met.”
“Additionally,” adds Casey Willis, co-founder and vice president of business development at Wrench, “Wrench’s technicians are ASE-certified and employed directly by Wrench, meaning customers can trust that they are getting the best price with the best service and full transparency.”
Willis says Tirescanner’s local and mobile installers allow Wrench’s fleet customers to choose from the “widest range of tire buying and installation options at the best prices,” so fleets don’t have to settle for tires they don’t want.
“They can schedule at their convenience while the vehicle is typically out of circulation and the service takes an hour or two vs. being left at another facility for a day or two,” Willis says.
Both companies say they are making improvements within the next year to improve the service further. Welch says Tirescanner will be expanding its number of mobile tire installation vans to more locations across the country, and Willis says Wrench is currently developing the next version of software that will make bulk vehicle service management easier online or through the company’s mobile app.
“TireScanner and Wrench see the world the same way,” Willis says. “We both value the consumer experience that the review cycle is booked into every single job and you will have dedicated account management along with our advanced technology for the best customer experience.”


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Benetton 'learnt' from advert row
Italian clothes brand Benetton is launching a new advertising campaign, a year after a row over a controversial marketing image of the Pope kissing an Egyptian imam caused public outcry.
Chairman Alessandro Benetton told BBC News that the new online competition for unemployed 18- to 30-year-olds was a "social campaign" which would distinguish the company from its competitors.
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European News and Funding
Danish challenger bank Lunar raised 35€ million from its existing shareholders for additional expansion in the Nordics.
This fresh capital comes after the news of additional 40 layoffs in January, adding to 50 in an initial round of cuts last year.
If you are not following Nordics that closely, Lunar had a very interesting 2022…sort of.
Lunar's ambitions of Nordic-wide growth were dented by the collapse of a €132 million acquisition bid for Norwegian counterpart Instabank, after it fell short of "capital requirements" and failed to secure Norwegian regulatory approvals.
However, investors are still bullish on the company and it’s believed that Lunar has around 500k accounts across Denmark, Sweden and Norway.
Banking as a service just got closer 💪
Founded in 2018, Omnio is a cloud-driven banking-as-a-service platform. It enables financial service providers and others, such as consumer brands, to build, manage and report on retail financial products using digital software.
What is so special about Omnio 👇
Two things: its current size and a real chance of becoming an IPO company.
Currently, Omnio software is deployed by 135 financial institutions and 1.5 million end users of credit union services, consumer brands and banking.
They also understand that for having a successful IPO they need a bit more muscle.
Last October they announced Omnio to be combined with Swiss Bankers and Nordiska to create a pan-European financial solutions group.
Pan-European financial solutions group sounds much better than just Omnio 😉
Americas News and Funding
Varo Bank is one of the few digital banks that has its own banking license, so it’s always interesting to see the bank’s financial results. Also, rumor said that Varo Bank spent $100M to get the banking license in all 50 states.
Q4 revenue ended at $26.6M (5% increase QoQ), but average revenue per user is pretty low - around $5. They have to increase that. The bank was able to cut the quarterly loss to ($32.5M), but the full-year loss is at $236M which is huge. They already had layoffs, but there is still a long way to profitability. Here are some report highlights.
Interesting stats about stablecoins
Tweets and Threads of the Week
First time I heard about Price’s Law, but it makes sense👇
Musk’s view on OpenAI (which he co-founded)👇
Netflix’s co-founder on success 👇


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New Zealand government supports Air New Zealand freight flights
Topics: NEW ZEALAND AIR NEW ZEALAND FREIGHT FLIGHT
Phil Twyford says it's crucial that trade in vital goods such as medical supplies and food continues to flow freely during the COVID-19 global pandemic.
'Our Government has moved quickly to ensure New Zealand has the supplies it needs and to back our exporters.
'We are stepping in to make sure our exporters can get their goods to market so they can continue to support jobs and the economy,' he says. ■


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It is reported that after an investigation held by the United Kingdom’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) hotel booking sites will end their ‘misleading’ sales tactics. It was discovered that six websites raised serious concerns over certain sales strategies used.
According to the authority’s press release, Expedia, Booking.com, Agoda, Hotels.com, ebookers and trivago have been the subject of CMA enforcement action due to ‘serious concerns’ around certain practices.
These include issues such as sales under pressure, misleading requirements for discounts, the impact of the commission on how hotels are ordered on websites and hidden charges.
The UK government said last year it took action because it was concerned such practices could mislead people, stop them finding the best deal and potentially break consumer protection law.


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The astronomical rise in fuel-run vehicles in the country has resulted in a massive problem of air pollution in India. As the pollution levels shoot up in an unprecedented manner, Okinawa Autotech Private Ltd., India’s fastest growing and most disruptive e-automobile manufacturer is striving to curb pollution with its power-packed electric two-wheelers. This Independence Day, the e-automobile manufacturer has launched a unique Facebook engagement campaign called #FreedomFromFuel, as part of its constant fight against pollution. Okinawa has rolled out a selfie contest, which ends August 20th, 2018. Through this campaign, Okinawa aims to power India’s freedom from pollution and inspire people to think about green mobility solutions for a better tomorrow.
Participants of the #FreedomFromFuel campaign have to share a selfie with their fuel-free ride and post their comments on how they plan to help the environment or what made them switch to a fuel-free mode of transport. The results will be announced on the evening of 20th August, where lucky winners stand a chance to take home a smartwatch from Okinawa Scooters.
Commenting on the Independence Day campaign,Mr. Jeetender Sharma, MD, Okinawa Autotech said, “As an electric two-wheeler manufacturing company, we want people to start thinking about fuel-free vehicles and embrace green mobility solutions as the way ahead for the nation. We thought of Independence Day as the perfect occasion to celebrate India’s growing awareness about the power of EVs. With the #FreedomFromFuel campaign, our objective is to drive home the point that with electric vehicles, India can truly ride into a healthy and sustainable future that is free from over-dependence on fossil fuels and pollution.”
Within just a couple of years, Okinawa has established its name as the leading innovator in the field of EVs in India. Its products are the ultimate combination of power, performance and environmental sustainability which have turned the tables on every conventional notion about e-vehicles. Along with changing perceptions about EVs in the country with its products, Okinawa is also focused on altering mindsets through various compelling initiatives and the #FreedomFromFuel campaign is another step in the same direction.


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Patent cases cast shadow on upcoming IPO for Xiaomi in HK
As Chinese smartphone manufacturer Xiaomi prepares for its initial public offering in Hong Kong, it is also facing patent infringement cases filed by one of its rivals, Coolpad Group.
The day after Xiaomi submitted its IPO prospectus on May 3, Coolpad announced that its subsidiary, Yulong Computer Telecommunication Scientific (Shenzhen), had filed a patent complaint against three Xiaomi business operations with a court in Shenzhen, Guangdong province.
In the same week, Coolpad made another public statement on May 10, claiming that Xiaomi infringed on its patents.
Coolpad has filed seven patent complaints against Xiaomi, six of them in Shenzhen and the other in Jiangsu province, Zhang Na, chief intellectual property officer of Coolpad, said at a news conference on May 11.
The patents in question are mostly related to multi-SIM card, multi-standby communications technologies, which involve fundamental cellphone functions including user interface, and thus can hardly be replaced, Zhang said.
In response, Xiaomi said it had never received any official notice of such litigation and that it doubted the stability of the patents' legal status, and thus had filed for invalidity requests with the Patent Re-examination Board of the State Intellectual Property Office, TechWeb reported.
As of the end of March, Xiaomi had more than 7,000 patents, approximately half of them granted abroad. Its total 16,000 patent filings are being processed, Chinese media reported.
It is quite common to find patent infringement claims in the telecommunications sector, Wang Weidong, a senior partner at law firm Dentons, told LanjingTMT, a tech news portal.
Once an infringement was constituted, it would affect a business' operations, especially in its IPO process, Wang said.
He Zhou, a partner of All-Bright Law Offices, told LianjingTMT that the legal procedures would be a drag on Xiaomi's IPO efforts, because patent disputes have an effect on a business' sustainable profitability.
Huang Lichong, a senior analyst at an assets management company, told China Securities Journal that the legal cases against Xiaomi will not necessarily affect its IPO, but will influence its evaluation, as the legal actions represent major risks to potential investors.
Xu Bo, a securities analyst, said the legal procedures are likely to postpone Xiaomi becoming listed. "The delay, if any, will be detrimental to its evaluation (on the stock market)," he said.
Data from International Data Corp showed that Xiaomi ranked fourth largest smartphone maker by shipments in China in the first quarter of this year, accounting for about 15 percent of the domestic market share and up 41.8 percent on shipments year-on-year.
The company generated roughly 114.6 billion yuan ($18 billion) in annual revenue last year, increasing 67.5 percent from 2016, according to its prospectus.
In contrast, Coolpad, which was among the largest cellphone manufacturers in China a few years ago, reported HK$7.97 billion ($1 billion) yearly revenue in 2017, a drop of 45.7 percent from a year earlier and announced a loss of HK$4.4 billion, according to its financial report.
For the struggling company, its patent portfolio is a key asset. Liu Mingzhuo, vice-president of Coolpad, said it would be a priority task for his company to operate its patents as capital, such as using them as investment, or as collateral for loans.
Coolpad has more than 10,000 patents in the cellphone industry, which are the achievements of tens of thousands of engineers involved in research and development over the past 25 years, according to its CEO Jiang Chao.
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By Analiese Paik
Please join Tara Cook-Littman and Beth Beisel of Right to Know CT in Farmington on Tuesday, April 10 at 7 pm for a community discussion about GMOs, HB 5117, and our right to know what’s in our food.
Did you know?
- GMOs are not tested for safety by the FDA and the FDA does not require biotech manufacturers to conduct long-term safety studies.
- GMOs are labeled in 50 other countries in the world including China, Japan, S. Korea, Australia and all member of the EU?
- GMOs have been linked to health risks in humans and animals and the proliferation of super weeds.
- The easiest way to avoid GMOs when shopping in the grocery store is to buy Certified Organic and Non-GMO Project Verified foods.
Connecticut could be the first state to pass a mandatory GMO labeling bill. What does the bill mean for consumers and why do prominent agricultural groups in our state oppose it? Learn the facts, dispel the myths, and advocate for our right to know what’s in our food. Please invite your friends.
To learn how you can advocate for this bill today, click here. Urgent action is needed since our legislative session ends on May 9.


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Sustainable flexible packaging specialist Parkside Flexibles (‘Parkside’) is celebrating a double award win after scooping two prizes at this year’s prestigious FIAUK awards.
The company picked up a Gold award in the highly competitive Technical Innovation – Printer category for its innovative paper-based frozen seafood packaging. Later in the night, it also won a Bronze award in the Sustainably Produced Packaging category for its soft fruit pack, made from renewable pulp with a compostable film.
Following the announcements, Paula Birch, Global Sales Director at Parkside, expressed her pride in the company’s momentous achievements, saying, “Everyone in the Parkside team has worked so hard over the last few years, and it is immensely gratifying to see everyone’s efforts recognised by our industry peers. The skill, passion, and commitment that Parkside’s people bring to work every day ensures our company continues to go from strength to strength even in the face of the many challenges facing the print and packaging sector at the moment.”
“Sustainability and technical innovation are two foundational values of our company, so to win awards in both of these categories is particularly special for us. We hope this proves that flexible packaging can be the high performance, desirable, and sustainable solution that the market demands, and that a commitment to innovation and quality will always deliver results.”
The Gold-winning prize, a collaboration with frozen food supermarket giant Iceland, attracted significant interest on its release as one of the first successful applications of paper packaging in the frozen food sector. The heat-sealable pack, which was designed completely plastic-free, was precision-engineered using a range of water-based barrier coatings to resist below-zero temperatures and high levels of moisture for prolonged periods.
The awards were presented at the annual FIAUK awards dinner in front of 450 of the industry’s leading professionals from the UK’s biggest flexo, packaging, and label companies. This year, the ceremony celebrating the Association’s 50th anniversary, was held at the iconic Silverstone circuit, with each award category being judged by a range of brands and experts from across the flexographic sector.
Birch added, “We were thrilled to be part of such a special night for our industry and taking home two awards was the icing on the cake. However, we never stand still at Parkside, so our aim is to bring home even more golds at next year’s awards!”
To learn more about Parkside Flexibles’ range of award-winning sustainable packaging solutions, visit www.parksideflex.com.


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It has been nearly a month since Apple Inc. AAPL's latest iteration of iPhone, the iPhone X, became available. This feature-rich phone, priced at an exorbitant premium, is being received well, although some company-specific issues have come to plague it.
KeyBanc Capital Markets analyst John Vinh looked into these issues and analyzed their implications for Apple suppliers.
Here's Vinh's ratings and price targets for some key Apple suppliers.
- Broadcom Ltd AVGO – Overweight/$290
- Cirrus Logic, Inc. CRUS – Overweight/$70
- Qorvo Inc QRVO – Sector Weight
- Skyworks Solutions Inc SWKS – Overweight/$125
- Synaptics, Incorporated SYNA – Sector Weight
Despite the supply of iPhone X improving, it still remains constrained, and iPhone 8 inventories are elevated, Vinh said in a Thursday note. Accordingly, the analyst sees limited catalysts for the Apple supply chain in the near term.
The inability of Apple to normalize supply during a key holiday selling period provides less scope for upside relative to forward estimates, Vinh said.
Even as iPhone 8 inventories are increasing, KeyBanc said demand for the iPhone 7 is normalizing amid the iPhone X launch and the demand from consumers, who awaited the initial price drop. The build up in iPhone 8 inventories is despite demand tracking ahead of expectations.
The firm believes the current normalized inventory levels for the iPhone 7 pose modest risk of an inventory correction.
"We expect supply chain stocks to remain range bound until we can better assess true demand for the iPhone X," KeyBanc said.
The firm recommends investors to continue to own Broadcom, Cirrus Logic and Skyworks Solutions.
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Daphne, AL (PRWEB) July 30, 2012
For the past 16 years, Sunbelt Business Brokers of Daphne, Alabama, has been buying and selling business in Alabama and Florida. Though the economy has been rough for many during the last several years, the future is looking bright for the Mobile, Alabama area. Airbus, a leading aviation manufacturer, is planning to open a facility in the area, and Sunbelt Business Brokers expects the local economy to pick up dramatically because of it.
The new facility will assemble several models of aircraft, and will create countless jobs in the local area. Construction is slated to begin in the summer of 2013, with the facility planned to open in 2015. Airbus believes that the facility will be able to produce 40 to 50 aircraft a year once production reaches its peak in 2018.
The reception to this news has been overwhelmingly positive. "It has been a long road, a lot of work, but we're elated to bring this project to reality in Mobile," said city of Mobile Mayor Sam Jones. "Airbus' efforts have resulted in a victory for our city today and well into the future."
"This is a real game changer for Mobile County and the whole region," said County Commission President Connie Hudson. "Mobile joins very select company as one of just a few communities in the world capable of manufacturing high-tech, large commercial aircraft. We couldn't be more proud of this development, more thankful to Airbus for their partnership, or more excited for the future."
Sunbelt Business Brokers are also excited about Airbus coming to Mobile, as the company believes that its arrival will have a ripple effect felt throughout the local community. This has led Sunbelt Business Brokers to advise that the Mobile area is a prime location for clients looking to purchase businesses. The local area is expected to begin growing rapidly in the near future, and Sunbelt Business Brokers encourages investors to contact them to learn more about the many promising opportunities available.
About the company:
Sunbelt Business Brokers are part of the largest business brokerage network in the world. For over 16 years, they have helped consumers buy and sell in one of the nation's fastest growing regions. With offices in Daphne, AL & Pensacola FL, they serve local business sellers and national business buyers. Sunbelt Business Brokers manages the entire business sales process, from helping the seller arrive at a reasonable, market-driven price for the business, to helping the buyer to arrange financing so that the seller gets the most cash at closing. For more information visit their website at http://sunbeltbroker.com.


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One of PlayStation Showcase’s most memorable moments was undoubtedly the announcement of Marvel’s Wolverine game exclusive to PS5.
But in amidst the excitement some fans had wondered if the game would be fully-fledged or more akin to the Spider-Man standalone adventure ‘Miles Morales’ that released at the launch of PS5.
Thankfully, Insomniac Games’ Creative Director Brian Horton has taken to Twitter today to allay fears and promise that the game will be ‘full size’ and have a ‘mature tone’.
It’s a nice change of pace to have Insomniac tackle something tonally different to what they’re used to and it should produce interesting results – after all, the Burbank-based developer has been knocking it out of the park this generation so far.
As for the confirmation above, it’s not something we were actively concerned about but it’s good to know nonetheless that Marvel’s Wolverine will be a fully-fledged game and tackle themes befitting of one of Marvel’s most iconic characters.


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Fevertree Now Sees FY Rev Between 266-268 Mln Stg
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Fevertree Drinks plc is a United Kingdom-based holding and investment company. The Company is a developer and supplier of premium mixer drinks. The Company's premium mixers consist of a range of all natural carbonated mixers, including Tonics, Ginger Ale, Ginger Beer, Bitter Lemon and Lemonades. The Company sells a range of products under the Fever-Tree brand, which include Indian Tonic Water, Naturally Light Tonic Water, Elderflower Tonic Water, Mediterranean Tonic Water, Ginger Ale, Ginger Beer, Naturally Light Ginger Beer, Bitter Lemon, Sicilian Lemonade, Lemonade, Spring Soda Water and Premium Cola. The Company caters to hotels, restaurants, bars and cafes, as well as supermarkets. The Company sells its products to a range of markets, such as the United Kingdom, Europe and North America.
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UK shares were largely unchanged on Monday, with trading volumes thin due to a U.S. holiday, while premium tonic water maker Fevertree and mall operator Intu Properties tumbled among smaller stocks.
Premium tonic water maker Fevertree Drinks Plc said on Monday that annual revenue growth of 10% would be below its expectations, hurt by subdued Christmas trading in Britain.
Premium tonic water maker Fevertree Drinks Plc on Wednesday warned on its annual revenue as Britons spent less on its mixers sold in retail stores, even as other regions, especially the United States, performed well.
Premium tonic water maker Fevertree Drinks Plc said on Wednesday it was still being hurt by slack consumer spending in Britain, even as other regions, especially the United States, were performing well.
Premium tonic water maker Fevertree Drinks Plc on Tuesday reported a 34 percent jump in annual adjusted core earnings, as Britons' gin thirst grew and supported demand for the company's mixers.
British premium drinks maker Fevertree Drinks Plc on Tuesday reported a 34 percent jump in annual adjusted core earnings, as Briton's gin thirst grew and supported demand for the company's mixers.
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Premium drinks maker Fevertree Drinks said its full-year revenue would be almost 40 percent higher, driven by strong demand in the UK.
* Brokerage Investec raises 2018 revenue estimate (Adds shares, details on U.S market, analyst estimate)
Fevertree Drinks Plc expects full-year results to be "comfortably ahead" of its expectations, as the premium drinks maker reported a 35 percent jump in first-half core earnings on the back of strong sales in the UK.
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Fevertree Drinks Plc reported a 64 percent jump in full-year core earnings as the tonic water maker benefited from Britain's thirst for gin.
Premium drinks maker Fevertree Drinks Plc reported a 64 percent jump in full-year core earnings, helped by strong sales in the UK.
With Britain's thirst for gin showing no sign of letting up, upmarket tonic and mixers maker Fevertree Drinks said on Wednesday its 2017 results would beat analysts' expectations.
Premium drinks maker Fevertree Drinks said its full-year results would significantly exceed current market expectations on strong sales in the UK.
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A breakdown of the device’s specs—via the tech website’s “trusted source”—revealed a dual-core Samsung Exynos 5250 processor, 2GB RAM, 16GB internal storage, 10.1-inch Super AMOLED display at 2,560-by-1,600-pixel resolution, 5-megapixel rear-facing camera with LED, front-facing camera, NFC, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth 4.0 capability, as well as Android 4.2 Jelly Bean preloaded
It’s not unusual to see top-level Googlers vacationing in some really cool places. It’s also not unusual to see them taking pictures with unannounced devices.
So here’s Google senior VP of engineering Vic Gundotra on a beach with a Samsung Nexus 10, as posted on Google+. It’s shot at 2048×1536 — or 3.1MP — resolution (which seems low and likely is a G+ resize, especially given that these pics look pretty darn good), and the camera type clearly says “Nexus 10.” (That can be manipulated, of course. But c’mon, would Uncle Vic really troll us?)


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Wall St did not like the results of Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) last quarter and flogged the movie rental company’s shares as if they were Blockbuster’s, taking 10% off its market cap.
Investors have come to expect that Netflix will add very large numbers of new subscribers each quarter. That did not happen in the second quarter. Subscriptions rose only 7% from the end of the first quarter to 15,001,000. Revenue growth was also lackluster, up 5% from the first quarter to $519.8 million. Net income was up modestly from to $44 million in Q2 from $33 million in Q1. Netflix has demonstrated that it is more disciplined at containing costs than most growth companies.
Netflix’s problem is that it is not a growth company anymore. It anticipates that third quarter revenue may be as low as $546 million and total subscriptions may be only 16.3 million.
Netflix prospects are being hurt by internet delivery of premium content through websites like Hulu, but, people are also going back to theaters to watch the movies.A Netflix subscription is $8.99 a month, which in a recession is a fantastic bargain. A subscription allows nearly unlimited access to DVDs by mail and TV-viewed movies. A movie theater ticket for single show can cost more than an entire month of Netflix. The trouble with Netflix is that people have to watch the content in their homes. A large part of the population never took a liking to the model, and now those people, and many others, can once again spend the $15 it costs to sit in a real air-conditioned movie house, where the cost of the popcorn is often more than $10.
Movie attendance has picked up considerably. Three of the top ten months by gross receipts in history were December 2009, January 2010, and June 2010. November 2009 was in the top 20. The recession ended, according to economists, in the second half of last year. It would be a statisticians’ dream to think that box office receipts and economic activity are directly related, but, consumer activity has picked up though perhaps only modestly from the trough of the recession.
Netflix is in a newer version of the vice that Blockbuster found itself in. Movie rental stores became obsolete. Movie theaters did not. DVDs are slowly becoming obsolete, and internet delivery of films has begun to ascend. And, people still pay for tickets to attend movies. The only part of the movie viewing system that has never been overcome by new distribution models is the movie house.
It will take a great deal of time, perhaps several years, before streaming becomes the dominant model for premium content delivery. Amazon.com (NASDAQ: AMZN) has an offering now. Walmart (NYSE: WMT) has gotten into the business. People have become willing to watch movies on small screens like those on Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) iPhones and iPads, although screen size will always be an issue for some people. Google’s (NASDAQ: GOOG) YouTube has even begun to offer paid premium content. Many people scoff at the experiment because the site is dominated by short amateur videos. But, almost fifteen billion videos were watched on YouTube in May, 43% of all videos watched online at all US websites. YouTube could be the dominant force in online premium video if it can get people to cross the divide from show consumer-created video to premium content.
Streaming will probably be the “next big thing” in the movie and TV business. But, the movie theater has continued to be the lasting big thing. TV could not kill it off, nor could cable. Netflix is much smaller than either of those, and the original home of film viewing, the movie house, has become its enemy.
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NEW YORK — As L’Oréal’s slogan “Because I’m Worth It” reaches its 30th anniversary, the company is planning a celebration. An exhibition called “Because I’m Worth It: A Celebration of Women” will be held at the Chelsea Art Museum in New York City to benefit the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund, a non-profit organization dedicated to finding a cure for ovarian cancer.
“We think it’s a big deal for us and for women that the phrase ‘Because I’m Worth It’ has existed for 30 years without any kind of hiatus,” said Carol Hamilton, president of the L’Oréal Paris brand.
She noted that the idea behind the exhibition was to do something that recognizes women but “it also had to be artistic.”
L’Oréal asked beauty and fashion and fine art photographers as well as photojournalists from all over the world to “submit a photograph that for them was a celebration of women,” said Hamilton.
Many of the photographs are portraits of women, as well as some photos of models and actresses from photographers that include Walter Chin, Patrick Demarchelier, Pamela Hanson and Christopher Micaud. “Virtually everyone that you could think of has contributed,” said Hamilton. “So, we’re really excited about it.”
Almost 100 photographers have donated work, which will be auctioned off at the exhibition preview gala on Dec. 2. “The proceeds will go to the OCRF, which is our key cause,” noted Hamilton. “We started working to raise money for the OCRF in 1997 so this was just a continuation but a really important event to kind of bring it all together.” The images will be on display from Dec. 3-7.


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Google Works With British Library to Digitize Out-of-Copyright Books
The British Library has announced plans to work with Google in digitizing 250,000 books from the library's collections. The project will involve out-of-copyright books and is expected to be completed in three years. Books that are not easily found online or in digital format will be given the priority and Google will be bearing the cost of this project.
The books will be free for all to view (for non-commercial uses of course) and these books, texts , pamphlets and periodicals from around 1700 to 1870, covering important times in human history such as the Industrial Revolution and French Revolution. Looks like this project will benefit those interested in history.