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Nintendo has announced that the Switch Presentation on January 12 will start at 11 PM EST/8 PM PST. This is equivalent to 5 AM CET on January 13 (4 AM in the UK), and 1 PM JST. The presentation will be viewable on Switch’s main page.
Furthermore, Nintendo has announced plenty of chances for fans to try out the new system.
First of, emails are being sent to select My Nintendo members in the United States about an opportunity to try out Switch prior to launch.
It’s unclear what the criteria is to be sent an invitation, but your location likely plays a role in it.
The email message states:
Dear My Nintendo member,
To thank you for being a loyal fan, we’d like to offer you a chance to try the Nintendo Switch system before it’s released.
Look for an email from Eventbrite for the full details and be sure to register right away to save your spot (availability of tickets are on a first come, first served basis).
Thanks again—and have fun!
The lineup of confirmed cities and dates for the event above are as follows:
New York – January 13 – 15
Washington, D.C. – February 10 – 12
Chicago – February 17 – 19
Los Angeles – February 24 – 26
San Francisco – March 3 – 5
Each city has opportunities available for three days as you can see. Nintendo says Friday and Saturday are invite-only, while “Sunday is open to the public on a first-come, first served basis and no registration is required”. Those who attend can also bring along one guest.
A tour for Switch has also been announced for North America, which will provide fans with an opportunity to try out the new console before launch.
You can read the official announcement below for more details about it.
After the Nintendo Switch system is unveiled to the world during the Nintendo Switch Presentation 2017 in Tokyo on Jan. 12, Nintendo’s next home gaming system is traveling across North America to provide hands-on time for fans, gamers, families and everyone in between. Nintendo Switch will be the star of an interactive multi-city tour that is open to the public on select days.
The currently scheduled cities that are part of the tour include:
New York – Jan. 13-15
Toronto – Jan. 27-29
Washington, D.C. – Feb. 10-12
Chicago – Feb. 17-19
San Francisco – Feb. 24-26
Los Angeles – March 3-5
The first two days of each of these tour stops is invite-only, but Nintendo is changing things up and asking fans to join the fun on the third day. The Sunday stop of each tour is open free to the public, so anyone that wants to be among the first people in the world to experience Nintendo Switch will have her or his chance. Space is very limited, however, and fans will be let in on a first-come, first-served basis. Early arrival is highly recommended.
The interactive and engaging tour will let people of all ages experience Nintendo Switch for the first time and play select launch games in very original and surprising settings. Each of these unique areas will highlight the different ways Nintendo Switch can be played.
In addition to these tour stops, Nintendo will bring Nintendo Switch and launch games to PAX South in San Antonio (Jan. 27-29), PAX East in Boston (March 10-12) and SXSW in Austin, Texas (March 16-18). Anyone that misses out on the Preview Tour can catch Nintendo Switch at one of these events.
Additional details about Nintendo Switch will be revealed during the Nintendo Switch Presentation 2017 on Jan. 12.
In the UK, it seems like Nintendo is sending e-mails to everyone with a My Nintendo account. However, you need to click on a button on the email by the end of December 18 to participate in a lottery.
If selected, you’ll be able to attend one of two hands-on Switch events, happening on January 14 and January 15, both during the morning and afternoon.
Meanwhile, in Australia, RTX Sydney 2017 has announced that Switch will be playable at the expo between February 4 and 5 at the ICC Sydney, Darling Harbour. Convention organizers were able to work with Nintendo to make that possible. You can get tickets for the event at its official website.
Last but not least, the Nintendo Switch will be playable at World Hobby Fair 17 Winter in Japan. This convention will take place across four cities in Japan, and Nintendo will hold special events in each one of them where visitors will be able to try out the Switch. The times and dates are the following:
- Nagoya: Nagoya Dome, January 22nd, 9AM – 4PM JST
- Tokyo, Makuhari Messe, January 28th & January 29th, 9AM – 4PM JST
- Osaka, Kyocera Dome, February 5th, 9AM – 4PM JST
- Fukuoka, Fukuoka Yahuoku! Dome, February 12th, 9AM – 4PM JST
Besides all of that, several new patents pertaining to Switch that were filled by Nintendo back in June have now shown up online.
These detail a lot of information, but here are the main points included:
– Images / text pertaining to HMD (head-mounted display) / VR
– Touch panel / touchscreen mentioned
– Gyro support is mentioned
– Shows two full controllers, and four half JoyCons, being connected at once
– Alternate JoyCon configurations with actual d-pads are shown
– Shoulder buttons on JoyCons (L/R)
– Seems to confirm right JoyCon has an IR sensor (ie pointer)
– Both JoyCons have rumble motors
– NFC is in the right JoyCon
– The grip controller is basically a battery pack
– Seems to show fan in the Dock
– Seems to further suggest USB-C
– Console mode and portable modes mentioned where portable mode has less capability than docked mode
– One portion of the patent essentially talks about a sleep mode
As usual, keep in mind that these are just patents, so some things might not end up in the actual product itself. You can take a look at all the images and text in more detail in this NeoGAF thread.
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
Nintendo has announced on Facebook that it will be sharing brand new screenshots from The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild up until launch, that will “be exploring the Hyrulian landscape”. You can take a look at the first of these below.
Finally, Nintendo has opened a small Zelda themed Holiday website to wish fans “Happy Holidays and a Legendary New Year”, which contains a small movie showcasing Link snowboarding on his shield in Breath of the Wild. You can access it here, and watch the movie below.
The Legend of Zelda 30th Anniversary
This album contains the orchestrated musical performance from the Zelda concert Nintendo held in Japan on October 16.
Fans will be able to choose between two versions: a first-print edition and a standard release. The first-print edition will also include a video DVD of the concert alongside a CD stand and badges. Both versions will contain two CDs and the same music lineup.
On another note, the second book in a trilogy meant to celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the Zelda series has now been announced, and it’s called Hyrule Encyclopedia. This book will follow The Legend of Zelda: Arts and Artifacts from the same series.
The first chapter of Hyrule Encyclopedia is a visual encyclopedia which will explain keywords such as the Master Sword and Hyrule Kingdom with various images illustrating the concept. The second chapter is a database containing a list of enemies, items, dungeons, and many other things. The third chapter will feature archives with explanatory notes and the storylines of each game.
Empoleon is now playable in the arcade version of Pokkén Tournament, so Bandai Namco has made some new screenshots available, and Snorth93 has recorded some gameplay footage of the character. You can find all that below.
Niantic has recently started to introduce Generation 2 pokémon to Pokémon GO. These pokémon can be found by visiting and spinning PokeStops to acquire Eggs. For now, players can acquire at least the following new pokémon due to said eggs: Togepi, Togetic, Pichu, Igglybuff, Cleffa, Elekid, Magby, and Smoochum.
Pokémon GO players can also encounter a special-edition Pikachu, who comes wearing a festive hat to celebrate the holiday season. It’ll be in the game through December 29 at 11 AM PT / 2 PM ET.
You can find the full announcement and a trailer below.
BELLEVUE, WA and SAN FRANCISCO, CA – Monday, December 12, 2016 – The Pokémon Company International and Niantic, Inc. announced today the first addition of more Pokémon to Pokémon GO. Beginning today at 10:00 A.M. PST, Trainers around the world will have the opportunity to add Togepi, Pichu and select Pokémon originally discovered in the Pokémon Gold and Pokémon Silver video games to their Pokémon GO Pokédex. Trainers have the chance to find these Pokémon by visiting and spinning PokéStops to acquire Eggs. These Eggs might hatch a Togepi, Pichu or select other Pokémon. Additionally, from December 12, 2016, 10:00 A.M. PST to December 29, 2016, 11:00 A.M. PST, Trainers can encounter special-edition Pikachu all over the world. These Pikachu will be wearing a festive hat to celebrate the holiday season, and they will appear in large quantities during this period.
“As we race toward 2017, we can’t help but feel grateful for the support and reaction the Pokémon GO community has given us, and we’re delighted to start rolling out select Pokémon for them to hatch,” said Kei Kawai, director of product at Niantic, Inc. “We’re also looking forward to celebrating the season with our community by introducing a Pikachu wearing a festive hat, providing Trainers the opportunity to get out and explore their neighborhoods with friends and family as they gather for the holidays.”
“Fans around the world fell in love with Pokémon GO for the opportunity to encounter Pokémon—beloved pop-culture and gaming icons for 20 years—in the real world. Matched with the innovative technology and development of the mobile game by Niantic, hundreds of millions of players have filled their Pokédexes with over 100 available Pokémon in Pokémon GO while exploring the world around them,” said J.C. Smith, senior director of consumer marketing at The Pokémon Company International. “The opportunity to hatch select Pokémon originally discovered in the Johto region is just the beginning of how more Pokémon will be added to the game for Trainers to continue their Pokémon GO adventures.”
Trainers in the US will have even more opportunities to find these Eggs in the days ahead, thanks to several all-new Pokémon GO promotional partnerships, such as one with Sprint in the US, which will transform more than 10,500 Sprint and Boost Mobile and Sprint at RadioShack locations into PokéStops and Gyms. Trainers are invited to use the hashtag #PokemonGO on Twitter to share news about any new Pokémon they encounter.
To keep up with the latest Pokémon GO news, including this rollout of more Pokémon and the appearance of the festive Pikachu, visit the official Niantic blog at PokemonGOlive.com.
Besides that, Pokémon GO is now available in India. Niantic is partnering with Reliance Jio on Pokemon GO’s arrival to the country by turning thousands of Reliance Digital Stores and select other partner premises into PokeStops or Gyms. JioChat will also add an exclusive Pokémon GO channel so that players can socialize with others and level-up faster.
Niantic founder John Hanke stated:
“We are delighted to partner with Jio to launch Pokémon GO in India. It’s exciting to see Pokémon fans in India step out and explore their neighbourhoods in search of Pokémon and Jio’s disruptive high speed 4G LTE Network will be an excellent way to experience the game.”
Episode 17 of Pokémon Generations is now available on the official Pokémon YouTube channel. You can watch it below.
Pokémon – I Choose You!
During the Japanese variety show Oha Suta, the first teaser for the next Pokémon movie was revealed, including a title.
The new Pokémon film, known as “Pokémon – I Choose You!”, will debut on July 15 in Japan.
It seems to be somehow connected to the start of Ash’s adventure in Kanto, but to what extent, or if it’s a remake, is still not known.
You can watch the teaser trailer below.
Build-A-Bear recently released a new plush based on Pokemon’s Charmander, and IGN now has an unboxing video on its YouTube page. You can check it out below.
Kirby: Planet Robobot
Nintendo has updated the official Japanese website for Kirby: Planet Robobot with one last batch of never before seen concept artwork from the game.
This update mostly covers Robobot Armor designs, including some scrapped ones.
You can find the concept artwork in the gallery below.
Kirby 25th Anniversary
Nintendo recently opened up an official Japanese site and a Twitter account both dedicated to celebrating Kirby’s 25th anniversary. It features a history of the series, lineup of events, and many more things. You can access the website here, and find the Twitter account over here.
It has also been shared on the website that special concerts will be held in Japan to celebrate the series 25th anniversary. Two events are currently planned, with one in Tokyo, to be held on April 16, and another one in Osaka, set for June 18.
The concert will host performances of Kirby’s music from over the years across various games, and some developers will join to speak at the event. Special items will also be on sale, but details about those will be revealed later.
Taizo Takemoto will be conducting the concert accompanied by the Tokyo City Philharmonic Orchestra and Osaka Symphony Orchestra.
Goodbye! BoxBoy! doesn’t seem to make any radical changes to the series’ core mechanics since, like in the last two games, players still need to complete levels by creating boxes. However, Qbby now has some new abilities at its disposal.
One of these new abilities is the Box Rocket, which allows Qbby to rise up from the ground. HAL Laboratory is also introducing the Box Bomb, which lets Qbby destroy objects such as spikes and floors/walls.
Famitsu also introduces the new Box Person segements. During these moments, you’ll need to protect the Box Person from stage gimmicks while safely bringing them to a specified point in the stage. If you protect the Box Person until that point, a gate will open and you can progress through the rest of the stage.
New gimmicks are also being added to Goodbye! BoxBoy!, including one in which gravity flips everything upside-down making Qbby stand on the ceiling.
BoxBoy has featured costumes in the past entries, and this time it will be no different. Qbby will be able to dress up as a UFO, witch girl, zombie, and even Kirby. Some costumes also have a special ability, and different methods are required to clear a same stage depending on which costume Qbby is wearing, the normal one or one of the special costumes.
Like mentioned last week, Goodbye! BoxBoy! launches in Japan on February 2 as an eShop download, but also in a physical package containing the previous entries in the series, a Qbby amiibo and an official soundtrack.
Nintendo’s new 3DS title Tank Troopers will be hitting the eShop on Wednesday, so new details about the game are now known.
In it, you can have your favorite trooper ride tanks and use special abilities. There are 30 single-player missions with various objectives like reaching the goal within the time limit or fighting a giant tank. There are varied stages, such as lush grasslands, deserts with undulations, and a port with a dense formation of warehouses.
36 types of tanks and 13 troopers are included in the game, each one with different stats and abilities. You can pair up the tanks and troopers anyway you like to better overcome the stage and battle objectives.
Tank Troopers supports up to six players in local multiplayer, including Download Play. However, in Download Play, everyone uses the same tank and trooper.
You can find a new introduction trailer and some gameplay footage below.
Momotaro Dentetsu 2017: Tachiagare Nippon!!
Nintendo has released a couple of commercials to promote the new Momotaro Dentetsu 2017: Tachiagare Nippon!!
You can find them below.
Super Mario Run
Nintendo has now released Super Mario Run, which is available to download for free on the iOS app store. You will have to pay $9.99 to experience the full game though.
If you would like some help unlocking all the other playable characters besides Mario, click the spoiler tag below for details on that.
In other news, to highlight Super Mario Run’s debut on iOS, Nintendo prepared a promotional trailer that shows how the feeling of playing Mario never changes, and how you can now experience the series one-handed.
And to celebrate the launch of the game on iOS, Nintendo also shared a video of Shigeru Miyamoto drawing a special image on the iPad Pro, which you can watch below.
On the business side, Super Mario Run is currently the top-grossing app in both the United States and the UK. It’s also at the sixth spot in Japan.
Moreover, last week, it was also the top-downloaded app in 62 countries overall.
Business intelligence and analyst firm App Annie also states that Super Mario Run was downloaded an estimated 3.5 million times in the U.S. alone in its first 14 hours.
Finally, Shigeru Miyamoto was interviewed another couple of times, and ended up discussing Super Mario Run again, among other things. You can find links for the two interviews below.
Wired – Miyamoto’s involvement with Super Mario Run, Switch audience, why we won’t see Super Mario Bros. on phones
PowerUpGaming – Miyamoto on the durability of the Mario franchise and why it should evolve with technology
Once again, Miitomo has been updated with several new and returning Miitomo Drop and Miitomo Shop items. You can find a list of the additions below.
– Santa golf cap
– Spiffy santa suit
– Happy holiday jacket
– Happy holiday pants
Miitomo Shop Items
– Naturally wavy wig
– Leopard print faux fur
– Off-the-shoulder knit dress
– High-waisted bell bottom jeans
– Fancy high-tops
– Antique pearl necklace
– Wedding veil w/ flower crown
– Wedding gown
– Rhinestone necklace
– Rose headpiece
– Rose evening gown
– Chiffon party dress
– Corsage pumps
– Pearly flower pin
– Wedding tuxedo
– Patent tuxedo shoes
– Rose boutonniere
– Star sunglasses
– Stardust one piece
– Stardust pumps
– Stars pendant
– Stardust hairband
– Star suit
– Lame star tee
– Stardust socks
– Star hood
– One-star hood
– Baggy star-print shorts
– Stardust backpack
An English version of the European promotional video for My Nintendo is now available. Check it out below.
The latest episode of Nintendo Minute is now available and features Kit and Krysta starting their usual game of the year selection for Nintendo titles, beginning with the revelation of the various award categories. You can watch the episode below.
Super Nintendo World
Below you can find the PR statement detailing a bit about the park, expected revenue, costs, and location. It also notes that the park is scheduled to open before the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, but does not go in-depth on the types of rides or attractions.
SUPER NINTENDO WORLD
COMING TO UNIVERSAL STUDIOS JAPAN®
in Time for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics
The World’s First*1 Nintendo Themed Area Being Developed
with More than 50 Billion Yen
December 12(Mon), 2016
“SUPER NINTENDO WORLD™” is coming to Universal Studios Japan and will be the first such opening in the world*1, featuring globally renowned characters and game worlds from Nintendo. Super Nintendo World is targeted to open in time for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. While Universal Studios Japan will be the first location to open, Nintendo themed areas are also coming to Orlando and Hollywood as announced by Nintendo and Universal Parks & Resorts on November 29, 2016.
Super Nintendo World will be comprised of expansive and multilevel environments filled with unprecedented, state-of-the-art rides*2, interactive areas, shops and restaurants, all featuring Nintendo’s most popular characters and games. Development cost at Universal Studios Japan is currently expected to exceed 50 billion Yen. Super Nintendo World will be developed mainly using the park’s current parking area and part of an area designated for future expansion. Katsuhiro Miyamoto, Professor Emeritus of Kansai University estimates that Universal Studios Japan — after opening Super Nintendo World — will bring economic benefits following its opening of approximately 6.2 trillion Yen for the Kansai region, 11.7 trillion Yen for Japan as a whole, and will create approximately 1.1 million jobs in Japan within a decade after opening*3. Universal Studios Japan will introduce the wonder of the world-class, Japan-based entertainment brand of Nintendo not only to Japan but to the world.
Super Nintendo World will feature characters and themes from the “Super Mario” series, which has continued over the years to win the hearts of devoted fans around the world. The attraction area will also feature a variety of other globally popular Nintendo characters. Nintendo characters and the worlds they inhabit will be re-created at the highest level of quality through the strong partnership between Mr. Shigeru Miyamoto, Creative Fellow at Nintendo, and Mark Woodbury, President of Universal Creative, renowned for creative and technical excellence. Super Nintendo World will allow guests to fully immerse themselves and all five senses in the worlds of Nintendo, and is expected to attract guests from Japan and the world over.
*1 Based on an internal survey of Nintendo brand characters and their worlds at other parks and themed areas around the world
*2 Based on company research of the theme parks in operation worldwide in November 2016
*3 Announced by Kansai University (December 12, 2016)
About Universal Studios Japan
Bring You the Best of the World – as a theme park where its guests can have the world’s best experiences and create the world’s best memories, Universal Studios Japan offers the world-class entertainment such as authentic attractions and shows, based on not only Hollywood blockbusters but also very popular world class entertainment brands, and a variety of seasonal events entertain its guests to the fullest fun.
In recent years, Universal Studios Japan has constantly introduced world class entertainment such as The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™, Universal Wonderland area where family guests enjoy meeting with popular characters, and World Best*4 Flying Coaster, The Flying Dinosaur, which was opened in the popular Jurassic Park area to celebrate the 15th Anniversary, and the world largest*5 Minion Park which will be scheduled to open in early 2017. Universal Studios Japan has been gathering attention of both domestic and international guests. These efforts resulted in positioning of the Park as a prominent entertainment and leisure landmark drawing many guests from distant areas in Japan as well as overseas.
*4 Based on company research of the 22 flying roller coasters in operation worldwide. Roller coaster’s total length: 1,124 meters, with a first drop of 37.8 meters.
*5 Based on company research of the 3 facilities and areas themed Minions in operation worldwide in June 2016
About Universal Parks & Resorts
Universal Parks & Resorts, a unit of Comcast NBCUniversal, offers guests around the globe today’s most relevant and popular entertainment experiences. With three-time Academy Award winner Steven Spielberg as creative consultant, its theme parks are known for immersive experiences that feature some of the world’s most thrilling and technologically advanced film- and television-based attractions.
Comcast NBCUniversal wholly owns Universal Studios Hollywood, which includes Universal CityWalk Hollywood. It also owns Universal Orlando Resort, a destination resort with two theme parks (Universal Studios Florida and Universal’s Islands of Adventure), five resort hotels, and Universal CityWalk Orlando. In addition, Comcast NBCUniversal owns a 51 percent majority interest in Universal Studios Japan, in Osaka and has a license agreement with Universal Studios Singapore at Resorts World Sentosa, Singapore. The company has also announced plans for a theme park in Beijing.
November 2016 NPD Report
The NES Classic Edition sold 196,000 units in the United States last month. It would have obviously sold more had more stock been put on store shelves, since Nintendo has had a difficult time keeping up with demand. The company has promised to ship more units leading into 2017 though.
Pokémon Sun & Moon are now confirmed to have the strongest launch in the history of the franchise. NPD analyst Sam Naji said that the two games sold 8 % more units than Pokemon Black & White, which were the previous record holders, despite the fact that Sun & Moon had 19 fewer days on the market.
Pokémon Sun & Moon also boosted 3DS sales as a whole. Naji said that “Unit sales of 3DS hardware grew 59% versus November a year ago, the sixth straight month of year-on-year growth”.
Miyamoto on the creation of the Wii’s motion controls
In the new documentary series Unlocked: The World of Games, Revealed, Shigeru Miyamoto was interviewed and asked about various topics. One of the topics discussed was the creation of the Wii Remote, where he talked about what prompted Nintendo to pursue motion gaming. He explained that controllers and games were becoming more and more complex at the time, so some people were falling away from the industry. Therefore, Nintendo wanted to find a way to bring them back into gaming and make things simpler for them. That’s where the conversation started, according to Miyamoto.
Nintendo has now shared this part of the interview on Twitter, which you can watch below.
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) 16 December 2016


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CORPUS CHRISTI - Most Coastal Bend and South Texas local governments continue to post annual gains in sales tax allocations, the Texas Comptroller's Office reported.
About $10.6 million in payments came back in October to the 34 cities in the region that receive monthly sales tax allocations.
The five counties that charge sales taxes — Aransas, Bee, Jim Wells, Kleberg and Live Oak — combined received more than $1.5 million in October, figures show.
The money is the region's chunk of the $551 million in October sales tax allocations the comptroller's office issued to local governments and taxing districts. The state pays the local governments on a staggered basis. October payments reflect the August sales activity businesses reported to the state in September.
The statewide monthly allocation total is up 9.1 percent compared with October 2011, state figures show.
October also marks the 30th consecutive month for sales tax revenue increases, Texas Comptroller Susan Combs said in a statement.
"Continued strength in the manufacturing and oil and natural gas sectors led to the sales tax revenue increase," Combs said. "Collections were also boosted by improvement in consumer spending at restaurants and retail stores."
Corpus Christi received more than $6.2 million in October, or about 7.6 percent more than in October 2011.
For the year, Corpus Christi has amassed more than $60.3 million in sales tax allocations, which is an increase of 14.9 percent compared with what was received by October 2011, figures show.
The sales tax figures continue to show a geographical distribution of large year-over-year increases in cities and counties at the heart of Eagle Ford Shale drilling activity.
The largest annual increase in the region is in the Live Oak County city of Three Rivers, which for the year has received more than $836,000, or about 80 percent more than by the same time in 2011.
George West, the Live Oak County seat, has collected more than $832,000 in allocations, or about 75 percent more than by the same time this past year, figures show.
Of the five county governments in the region that collect sales taxes, allocations are up about 80 percent in both Bee and Live Oak counties — also within the shale region.
State figures show about $2.1 million in Bee County for the year and more than $3.4 million for Live Oak County.
Selected year-to-date sales tax collections for Coastal Bend/South Texas cities
FOUR LARGEST INCREASES
Three Rivers: $836,749.60, up 79.9 percent compared with year-to-date 2011
George West: $832,083.42, up 75 percent
Gregory: $158,016.27, up 63.6 percent
Orange Grove: $455,202.48, up 56.1 percent
FOUR CITIES DECREASE
Kingsville: $3,509,585.15, down 9.9 percent compared with year-to-date 2011
Bayside: $9,533.72, down 4.4 percent
Freer: $603,631.13, down 4.3 percent
Refugio: $743,886.03, down 3.8 percent
Source: Texas Comptroller's Office


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AGS has announced its first launch into the Canadian real money online gaming market with Ontario Lottery & Gaming Corporation (OLG).
The Company’s Golden Wins game is now live and available to play through OLG’s internet gaming site OLG.ca. Additional games will launch over the next few months.
“We strive to give our OLG.ca customers enhanced choice and access to new, fresh, cutting-edge games in a safe and secure online environment, and we are confident that AGS will help deliver that for our players. Introducing new digital suppliers like AGS to Ontario enables us to deliver the experiences our players want while keeping those dollars in our province for the benefit of Ontarians. That’s what sets us apart from competitors,” Dave Pridmore, Chief Digital and Strategy Officer at OLG, said.
“We are excited about our first online launch in Canada and look forward to continuing to offer more games in OLG’s internet gaming site, OLG.ca over the next few months. OLG has been a strong partner and supporter of AGS in land based casinos, and we look forward to expanding our relationship with our growing library of online gaming content,” Matt Reback, Executive Vice President of Operations at AGS, said.
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LeBron James is a household name that has become the yardstick of success for basketball athletes in the NBA.
His legacy and achievements shine both on and off the court, extending to his business ventures.
Outside of sports, the 38-year-old Los Angeles Lakers superstar boasts a real estate portfolio worth roughly $80 million.
Over the years, LeBron James has amassed a net worth of over a billion dollars, with his latest, most expensive real estate endeavor being the purchase of a $36.8 million mansion in Beverly Hills, where he lives.
This article takes a peek into house properties owned by “King James,” as he is fondly called, and his luxurious home in Beverly Hills.
Where Does LeBron James Live?
LeBron James presently lives in Beverly Hills, also known as the home to the rich and famous in the United States.
It’s no wonder he chose this glamorous spot that matches his superstar status.
Back in 2020, the athlete splurged a jaw-dropping $36.8 million on a massive 13,000-square-foot mansion in Beverly Hills.
Interestingly, the mansion has some serious Hollywood history, having been owned by the legendary Katherine Hepburn herself.1
However, LeBron James bought it from its then-owners, William J. Bell and Lee Phillip Bell, co-creators of soap operas The Bold and the Beautiful and The Young and the Restless.
The mansion, which was built in a classic Mediterranean style, was erected way back in 1934.
It sits on a 2.5-acre estate and offers stunning views of Los Angeles and the breathtaking Pacific Ocean.
The mansion’s interiors are pure luxury, featuring four bedrooms, eight bathrooms, seven fireplaces, a home theater, vaulted ceilings, and two suites.
And the best part? A wall of glass sliders opens to a paradise outdoors, with a pool, a pool house, and a tennis court.
How Many Houses Does LeBron James Have?
Over the years, LeBron James has bought and sold several houses across the United States.
Currently, the NBA star has a rich portfolio of real estate assets and is the proud owner of at least three expensive mansions in the country.
Below is a history of LeBron James’ past and current houses.
1. A 30,000-Square-Foot Mansion in Akron
Shortly after joining the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2003, 18-year-old LeBron James began his real estate endeavor by purchasing a bath township property for $2.1 million.
In the subsequent years, he built a 30,000-square-foot mansion on the property.
Fast forward to today, the property, which has six bedrooms, eight full bathrooms, six half-full bathrooms, a movie theater, a sports bar, a two-lane bowling alley, an aquarium, and a barbershop, is reported to be worth $9.2 million.
2. A 12,178-Square-Foot Three-Story Mansion in Florida
After LeBron James shocked the world with his move from the Cleveland Cavaliers to the Miami Heat in 2010, he bought a 12,178-square-foot custom-built three-story mansion in Coconut Grove, Florida, for $9 million.
The three-story mansion was synonymous with a bachelor pad, featuring a private waterside balcony off the main suite, an eight-seat home theater, a backyard pool spot with a multicolored LED lighting system, and a wine cellar.
It also had a separate guest house built upon a car garage and featured a dock that could fit in two 60-foot boats.
However, as luxurious and classy as the mansion was, LeBron put it up for sale in 2014 and sold it for $13.4 million the following year.
3. A 9,440-Square-Foot Colonial Mansion in Los Angeles
In a shocking turn of events, LeBron James left the Miami Heat and returned home to the Cleveland Cavaliers in the 2014-15 season.2
Then, in the fall of 2015, he bought a 9,440-square-foot colonial mansion made of white brick and stone for a massive $21 million in Brentwood.
That was his first of three house purchases in the LA area.
The mansion had six bedrooms, eight bathrooms, a Calacatta quartz kitchen, and a gym.
Its outdoors featured a spacious infinity-edge pool that went almost the width of the house, a basketball court, a three-car garage, and a couple of patios.
Later, in September 2021, the athlete sold the mighty mansion for $19.6 million.
4. A Spec Mansion in Los Angeles
Before selling his 9,440-square-foot colonial mansion in Brentwood, LeBron bought another one in the same neighborhood in 2017 for $23.5 million.
This mansion, like the first, boasts many luxurious features, such as a theater, onyx bar, wine cellar, an exotic gym with an indoor-outdoor flow linked to a spa, steam, shower, and massage room, and even a cigar room with air-purifying tech, all fitting in along with eight bedrooms and eleven bathrooms.
He still owns this spec mansion and probably has no intention of selling it, considering its high-end luxuriousness.
5. A 13,000-Square-Foot Mansion in Los Angeles
LeBron James was the center of headlines during the pandemic after he splurged $36.8 million on his latest property, a 13,000-square-foot mansion in Beverly Hills.
As we mentioned earlier, the Mediterranean-style estate was once owned by Katherine Hepburn, but it now belongs to “King James.”
Over the years, the mansion has undergone renovations, including the installation of indoor fountains and other decorative features.
All these give it a slightly different yet more appealing look than how it looked in the 1930s.
Other Possessions of LeBron James
It’s only normal for a successful athlete like LeBron James to have a garage full of the most exotic cars money can buy.
His fleet of cars includes a Porsche 911 Turbo S, a Porsche 918 Spyder, a Mercedes Maybach 575, a Rolls-Royce Phantom, a Rolls-Royce Cullinan, a Bentley Continental GT, a Ferrari 458 Spider, and a Lamborghini Aventador Roadster.
While these are only a few to mention, his entire car collection is worth over $2.5 million.3
There’s no telling the exact number of shoes LeBron owns or wears.
However, his Nike shoes range from $50 to $200, although there are exceptions.
The NBA star has special shoes and custom-made sneakers, which probably cost more than hundreds of dollars.
3. NBA Rings
LeBron has won a total of four NBA championship rings.
He won back-to-back rings with the Miami Heat in 2012 and 2013 and won another with the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2016.
He won his most recent NBA ring with the Los Angeles Lakers in 2019. Hopefully, he will add to the number.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is LeBron a Billionaire?
LeBron is the first basketball player in the history of the NBA to become a billionaire.
While the legendary Michael Jordan is also a billionaire, he only became one after retirement.
Does LeBron James Still Own a House in Ohio?
Yes, he still owns his mansion in Ohio, which has six bedrooms and eight bathrooms, and doesn’t intend to sell anytime soon.
Who Bought LeBron’s House in Brentwood?
According to records, Alexander Shing, the CEO of L.A.-based real estate investment firm Cottonwood Management, bought the house in an off-market deal for $19.6 million.
LeBron James’ success extends far beyond the basketball court, and it shows in his various properties.
From huge endorsement deals to NBA contracts, entertainment production companies, and his personal investments, every aspect of his life is a win.
Even his houses scream luxury.
So, if you ever wondered, “Where does LeBron James live?”, well, now you know where.
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The Lagos State Taskforce on Environmental and Special Offences (Enforcement) Unit has returned seized goods worth over N7 million to the owners.
The goods were seized by taskforce on Friday at Idumota area of Lagos, southwest Nigeria, from traders who took over a portion of the road for trading.
Items seized include jewellery, clothing materials and household items.
The government decided to release the items in the spirit of Ramadan and after the traders had pleaded passionately.
Taskforce Chairman, Bayo Sulaiman, Chief Superintendent of Police, lamented that traders had taken over half of the road at Idumota for trading, thus causing traffic gridlock in the area at night.
“We went there on Friday night and seized the goods. We decided to give them back the items because of much pleading by the traders and most of them have lost everything. They have been pleading and crying and we decided to give them back on compassionate ground.
“This is the first time we will be doing this by releasing seized goods back to their owners and this will be the last time we will be doing this. When we seize goods, we don’t always release such to their owners,” he stated.
Sulaiman stated that releasing the goods back to their owners served as correctional measure as roads were not meant to be used for trading purpose, saying that the seized goods is worth about N7 million.
He warned traders in places like Berger, Agege and the rest who convert half of the road for trading to desist from such act as the taskforce would go after them.
One of the traders, Mrs Toyin Mustapha admitted that her goods were seized on the road at Idumota and commended the taskforce for releasing the goods back to her, promising that she would not trade on the road again.


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NetComm has upgraded its Ethernet-over-power adaptor, the HomePlug, and is ready to begin an aggressive advertising campaign aimed at the home and small business market.
"It plugs right into our existing channels, no pun intended," NetComm executive director, Mike Boorne, said.
Even though response to the original HomePlug far exceeded Boorne's expectations, he said NetComm would heavily advertise the new device.
"With this product, the market has become jumbled because both home and SMB are buying from the channel," he said. "We thought that until awareness of the technology spread, it would be a slow starter. But that was not the case because we have been selling thousands of them."
He said that the HomePlug had given resellers an opportunity to target customers who could not afford the expense of unwired networking and also people whose homes were not compatible with such solutions.
The Turbo HomePlug is six times faster than its predecessor but functions in the same way. It allows users to network computers and peripheral devices over standard electrical circuits in the home or office.
The jump in bandwidth from 14Mbps to 85Mbps, would allow users to send more video and audio content and to establish faster LANs for SMBs, Boorne said.
Both the HomePlug and the Turbo HomePlug are available through NetComm's distributors for $199 and $279, respectively.


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Products of Xiaomi, Oppo, Google will be launched right away this year, using the foldable OLED panel of Samsung Display.
According to sources from the technology page The Elec, Samsung Display is preparing to sell the first batch of foldable OLED screens outside of the group. These first customers are identified as Oppo, Xiaomi and Google, the commercial product to be available in the second half of 2021. Oppo is said to have purchased a variety of the Galaxy Z Flip, folded into a clamshell form.
However, the Oppo OLED panel is larger than the Galaxy Z Flip, 7.7 inches versus 6.7 inches. The external screen will be about 2 inches large. Last year, Oppo used panels from BOE, Visionox and Samsung Display to develop a prototype folding phone. But until this year, when we wanted to mass produce, only Samsung Display could meet the requirements.
For Xiaomi, it has also developed a prototype of the Visionox foldable phone, which is a video teasing a three-part folding phone. This year, Xiaomi plans to use an 8-inch panel that folds in, while the external screen is a 6.38-inch panel. Samsung and CSOT are the companies that develop them. CSOT is the same company that supplied the panels for the Motorola Razr.
This year there will be more competitors with the Galaxy Fold line (photo: Samsung)
The other is Google, perhaps using a 7.6-inch OLED panel. According to The Elec, more and more companies are choosing to go in a fold-in style like Samsung. Royole and Huawei are the two companies that launched foldable phones early, opting for the fold out style. However, in the new generation Mate X2, Huawei has turned to fold in. The supplier of the screens to them is BOE.
Although Samsung Display is leading the way in foldable OLED technology, its Chinese rivals are speeding up to catch up. BOE, Visionox and CSOT are all actively developing many of these panels for domestic phone companies. If The Elec is true, this year looks set to be the year in full bloom for foldable phones.
As for Apple, the company plans to launch a foldable phone, but for now it has not been decided. Mainly still small projects at the level of exploration and discovery, while the official product launch date is said to be until 2023 or 2024.


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By: Mike Montgomery
There’s no question that going on Shark Tank gets you plenty of attention. The reality show has attracted as many as 7 million viewers at a time who tune in to see great ideas score investments and terrible ideas slink back to the drawing board.
But should aspiring entrepreneurs really be eyeing Shark Tank as a viable way to get money?
Y Combinator’s Paul Graham says no. Last week on Twitter TWTR +11.11%, the venture capitalist called out Shark Tanktweeting: “Startups: Instead of appearing on Shark Tank, spend that energy fixing whatever makes your product so unappealing you think you need to.”
Shark Tank judge Mark Cuban, a man who never backs down from a fight, shot back with, “You mean like the sense of entitlement and arrogance they get when they become part of a YC class? It’s hard to wash out.”
So what’s the right thing to do?
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Late last year in Washington something of consequence happened: Two federal agencies decided to jointly regulate consumer privacy issues. And just this week, dozens of consumer and privacy advocates are pushing one of those agencies – the Federal Communications Commission – to vigorously enforce consumer privacy rights.
Given the turf-conscious nature of Washington, the success of last year’s unusual agreement is deserving of critical review. There are high stakes for American consumers who expect privacy violations to be policed properly. For businesses in the converging communications, Internet, and app spaces that rely on their ability to use customer data, doubling the number of privacy cops could create significant headaches.
Traditionally, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has been the lead agency for consumer privacy issues. The U.S. has a handful of consumer privacy laws that are sector- or industry-specific. For example, there are statutes on the books that provide authority to regulate the data of health care patients, students and minors. For nearly everything else the FTC has a sort of catch-all consumer privacy enforcement authority not authorized by statute but built up principally over the last 25 years through a series of policy pronouncements and enforcement actions against companies. The FTC uses its core power to police unfair or deceptive trade practices when companies do not live up to their own statements concerning, and promises regarding, their collection, sharing, usage and protection of their customers’ personally identifiable information. Unless a separate privacy statute grants regulatory authority to a different federal agency, the FTC has assumed it is the privacy cop on the beat.
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At the recent Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, there was plenty of high-tech gadgetry on display — from virtual-reality goggles to the latest incarnation of the hoverboard. But one of the hottest tickets was an hour-long conversation with a couple of D.C. wonks.
CES President Gary Shapiro hosted back-to-back fireside chats with Federal Communications Commission (FCC ) Chairman Tom Wheeler and Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Chairwoman Edith Ramirez to discuss consumer privacy. It’s a topic that has tech executives grinding their teeth in frustration.
Thanks to a recent memorandum of understanding triggered by the Open Internet Order (“Order”) and signed by the two agencies, there are now two cops on the privacy beat.
The order redrew privacy turf when the FCC finalized it this spring. The main purpose of the order was to classify the Internet as a utility under Title II of the Communications Act in the interest of cementing net neutrality. What most of the mainstream press didn’t pick up on at the time was that the order also greatly expanded the FCC’s authority to investigate and enforce perceived privacy violations by broadband companies.
By: Mike Montgomery
Hoverboards are a phenomenon like we’ve never seen before — and a troubling trend for entrepreneurs. The two-wheeled menaces seemed to come out of nowhere and became instantly popular. But just as quickly, it’s become clear that the boards are incredibly dangerous. Not only are plenty of people getting seriously injured on them, but many of the boards are bursting into flames.
But there’s no one to turn to if all of those injured, angry owners wanted to file a class action lawsuit. The boards were developed incredibly quickly, then manufactured and sold directly from various factories in China. No one company has a corner on the hoverboard market and for the most part, no one really has any responsibility for the product.
“Being a sustainable company is not the goal for these folks,” says Tucker Marion, professor of technological entrepreneurship at Northeastern University. “They just want to make money for a year or two off of a product.”
This is the opposite of the way most entrepreneurs view building their businesses. Most founders want to build businesses with good reputations that will be around for the long haul.
So how do you compete against companies that are happy to jump into a market, make a quick buck and disappear just as quickly?
By: Mike Montgomery
Depending on whose numbers you believe, the U.S. supplement industry is either a $12 billion or a $37 billion industry. That’s big by any standard. About half of all adults take some kind of vitamin. To date, food and health companies have mostly ruled the market. Now Silicon Valley is getting in on the action with something called nootropics, which could open a whole new market for tech entrepreneurs.
Put simply, nootropics are supplements that promise to make us smarter. They have been around since the early 1970s and are made up of things like caffeine and vitamins B6 and B12 — substances the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approves as dietary supplements and classifies as GRAS (generally regarded as safe).
The twist now is that these pills are being repurposed, repackaged and sold to Silicon Valley and Wall Street overachievers who work long hours. In December, venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz announced a $2 million seed investment in Nootrobox — a nootropics company that markets its pills in attractive little glass bottles labeled “Rise,” “Sprint” and “Yawn.” A product called “Go Cubes” is gummy coffee bites. San Francisco-based Nootrobox bills itself as the leading name in nootropics and biohacking, but it’s just one of many firms manufacturing nootropics.
By: Tim Sparapani
Today, we are closer than ever to that dreamy, sci-fi-ish reality of being able to watch anything we want, whenever we want, wherever we want on the device of our choosing. Services like Netflix NFLX -3.39%, Amazon and Hulu (also known as online video distributors, or OVDs) have made apps the norm for streaming video. And thanks to apps from pay-TV providers, and from programmers like DirecTV’s Sunday Ticket, HBO GO, WatchESPN and FXNOW, many “TV” viewers can use their cable, satellite or IPTV subscriptions to watch shows on any device in any way they like.
So what exactly is broken about this system? Most viewers would say nothing. There’s fantastic content available 24/7, and it’s more convenient than ever to consume. This sounds like a complete win for consumers in an era that is undoubtedly television’s golden age 2.0.
The emergence of the iPhone ushered in the era of the app, which was heartily embraced by consumers. We now live in an app-based society where the majority of our lives happen online. Food delivery via telephone has gone the way of the dodo; today we can push a few buttons and order from Postmates or DoorDash instead. No longer do we need to stand on a street corner and flag a taxi, as Uber and Lyft have got us covered. If you’re a music fan, nearly gone are the days of buying and spinning CDs; today a slew of apps stream your favorite artists or help you discover new ones. And television is becoming no different. There is a way to deliver television content without the need for a box. Even Apple AAPL -2.86%’s Tim Cook calls apps “the future of television.”
SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 15, 2015 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — As the Copyright Royalty Board prepares to weigh in on the future of online music royalty rates, by a 4-1 ratio Americans think that labels and industry groups should get a smaller piece of the revenue pie according to a new CALinnovates survey.
The survey of 1,092 Americans found that 53 percent believe that “labels and industry groups should get a smaller slice of the pie so the artists and streaming companies can make a living.” That is compared to only 12 percent of Americans who said, “streaming companies should be forced to pay more so that the labels and industry groups can keep their share.”
At stake with the pending Copyright Royalty Board is how revenues from online music should be divvied up. Music labels and performing rights organizations have argued that streaming companies should have to pay more, while others have argued that the labels and industry groups should loosen their hold on the industry so that streaming companies can continue to innovate, which will benefit the entire music ecosystem.
One thing is clear: Americans want to see songwriters and artists get paid. 78 percent said musicians should make the most money from the sale of streaming music. They also put the labels and industry groups last in the order of priority: only 9 percent believe they should make the most money from streaming music.
If the CRB Raises Streaming Royalty Rates, Innovation Will Suffer.


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The new Android 5.0 Lollipop Nexus 9 tablet is now available in 4G LTE flavour, but only for tablet fanciers in the United States.
The HTC-made 8.9-inch slate has shown up on the Google Play Store with mobile data speeds. Right now it’s only the 32GB black version of the tablet showing up across the pond.
Sadly, Brits are still playing the waiting game as only the Wi-Fi-only option are available at the time of writing.
The UK Google Play Store says still promises the 4G LTE edition is coming soon, but if you’re hoping to get one of those in your Christmas stocking, you should perhaps consider rewriting your letter to the North Pole.


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A leaked video from a Canadian wireless carrier has fully revealed the Moto X appearance as well as several of its custom software features, such as an always-on voice command system and gesture to launch the phone's camera.
The video, filmed for Rogers Wireless and leaked by Ausdroid, primarily focuses on how the phone is always listening for Google Now voice commands, regardless of whether the screen is being touched. Moto X also features an "active updates" display that showcases what kind of information is available – such as a text message or voice mail – instead of a blinking notification light found on most phones that doesn't display information.
Moto X features multiple modifications to the standard Android camera, including a gesture system to launch the software instead of a physical button. "Just twist your wrist twice and [the camera is] ready to shoot," the Rogers representative notes. Additionally, holding a finger on the touchscreen when the camera is open will take several photos at once.
The video corroborates recently leaked images of the phone, showcasing a design similar to LG's Nexus 4 smartphone that was designed in coordination with Google. According to the video, the Moto X will be released through Rogers in August in black and white variants, though previously leaked information stated more colors are expected to be available, possibly just not when the phone launches.
The video's speaker claims Rogers will be the sole Canadian carrier of the phone; in the U.S., the Moto X is expected to be carried by all four major wireless service providers.


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As the year reaches its end, the news cycle for cryptocurrencies keeps rolling with big announcements and events — and we’re looking at what’s driving the week’s top stories.
Will Russia Ban Cryptos?
Recent reports out of Russia suggests its Central Bank is considering a ban on investments into cryptocurrencies, like the ban imposed in China. Cryptocurrencies are, of course, becoming more popular among retail investors. But the huge volatility in the crypto market makes many central banks anxious about the potential risks to consumers.
While it is illegal to perform transactions with cryptocurrencies in Russia, consumers are currently able to invest and buy crypto through exchanges. This has led to two radically different options being considered by Russian officials. The first is a full prohibition of the acquisition and ownership of cryptocurrencies. The second is to authorise the establishment of cryptocurrency exchanges and regulate operations to ensure the government can tax their transactions.
Reuters reports suggest the position of the Russia’s central bank is the former, and they are advocating for a “complete rejection” of all cryptocurrencies.
A working group of the Russian government’s lower house will meet to review the report by the Central Bank this month. A decision is expected by May 2022, when Russia conducts its spring session of parliament.
UK Banning Crypto Ads
Moving to another part of the globe, the UK’s advertising watchdog is making headlines for banning ads by crypto and investing heavyweights like eToro, Coinbase, and Luno.
The advertising watchdog explained that the prohibited ads were “banned for irresponsibly taking advantage of consumers’ inexperience and for failing to illustrate the risk of the investment.”
The Coinbase promotion was a paid-for Facebook advert that stated: ”£5 in bitcoin in 2010 would be worth over £100,000 in January 2021. Don’t miss out on the next decade — get started on Coinbase today.”
In its ruling, the ASA said the ad was misleading because consumers would understand the advertisement to mean that there was a guaranteed return on consumers’ investment with a similar appreciation.
This crackdown by the UK regulator is likely the start of continued scrutiny of cryptocurrency promotions that are becoming mainstays across billboards, television programming, and live sports. As advertising ramps up over the Christmas period, more crypto currency promoters may be in the firing line.
The Future of Crypto Transfers
Meta (previously known as Facebook) has officially begun testing cryptocurrency transactions through its subsidiary, Whatsapp. The transactions make use of Meta’s digital wallet Novi and are currently only accessible to a limited number of people in the United States.
The test allows Whatsapp users to send and receive money with no fees within a chat conversation on their app. Meta is utilising the Paxos Dollar (USPD) stablecoin — a cryptocurrency pegged to the value of the US dollar. Because of the equivalent value, Whatsapp users benefit from the speed, security, and low fees inherent to cryptocurrency while enjoying the ability to withdraw US dollars from the transaction straight away.
In similar news, Block (previously Square) is allowing consumers to gift cryptocurrencies through their Cash App. Users in the US may send Bitcoin and traditional stocks as gifts to other Cash App users.
With over 2 billion users on Whatsapp and 70 million on Cash App, expect these US exclusive features to be a trial run to a much bigger roll out. What this means for cryptocurrencies more generally is yet to be determined. The presence of these peer-to-peer apps will surely reduce transaction volumes on cryptocurrency exchanges and bring crypto to the fingertips of previously untapped investors.
Upcoming Initial Coin Offerings
An initial coin offering (ICO) is the cryptocurrency equivalent to an initial public offering (IPO). During an ICO, cryptocurrency projects will promote their project and sell an initial allocation of coins to investors to raise funds.
Through ICOs, investors get the opportunity to invest early on the next big crypto. As an example, at Ethereum’s ICO Ether tokens were sold for a mere $0.31 each, compared to its approximately $3,900 value now. Of course, for every successful ICO, there’s a litany of unsuccessful projects.
Here’s a list of the latest ICOs that are about to drop:
|Coin||ICO End Date|
|AngelsCreed (ANGEL)||23 Dec 2021|
|Nxtech Network (NX)||26 Dec 2021|
|Santos FC Fan Token (SANTOS)||27 Dec 2021|
|Again Project (AGAIN)||31 Dec 2021|
|Ouro (OGS)||5 Jan 2022|


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Donald Trump hasn’t done much in his young presidency to delight high-powered Democratic lawmakers like Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.). But last week, Trump did just that when he picked a fight with Canada’s dairy farmers, after receiving a letter urging him to do so from Schumer, Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.), and Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.).
Trump’s beef with Canadian dairy played well with Republicans, too. At a speech in dairy-heavy Wisconsin last week (video here), Trump fulminated against our northern neighbor’s milk policy and vowed to organize what sounds like a dramatically awkward group phone call involving the state’s most prominent politicians: Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker, Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), and House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-Wis.). “We’re going to get together and we’re going to call Canada, and we’re going to say, ‘What happened?'” he thundered. “And they might give us an answer, but we’re going to get the solution, not just the answer, okay?”
If you’re wondering what the hell Trump is babbling about—and why Canadian milk generates such strange, and angry, bedfellows south of its border—here’s a primer.
• US dairy producers are churning out way too much milk, and they have been for a while. “Farmers in the U.S. are pouring out tens of millions of gallons of excess milk, amid a massive glut that has slashed prices and has filled warehouses with cheese,” the Wall Street Journal reported last October. In the first eight months of 2016, the paper added, US dairy farmers dumped out 66 Olympic swimming pools worth of milk, the “most wasted in at least 16 years.” In 2015, too, there was “so much milk flowing out of US cows…that some is ending up in dirt pits because dairies can’t find buyers,” Bloomberg reported at the time.
The backstory: Goaded by rising demand for dairy products from Asia and low prices for feed, US farmers scaled up in 2014, increasing their herds and squeezing out more milk per cow. Trouble is, farmers in other big milk-producing regions like New Zealand made the same bet, and now there’s a global milk glut. The practice of dumping surplus milk has continued into this spring, the US Department of Agriculture recently reported.
US agriculture programs give dairy farmers incentive to produce as much as possible, embroiling them in boom-and-bust cycles like the current one, driving small farms out of business and forcing survivors to scale up. As recently as 1950, around 3.5 million US farms kept dairy cows; by 2012, that number had dwindled to 58,000, even as overall production surged. The shakeout continues. “In 2010, Vermont had more than 1,000 dairy farms, but by the end of last year there were just more than 800,” NPR recently reported.
Meanwhile, the massive overproduction persists amid heroic, government-led efforts to prod Americans to consume more dairy. As Josh Harkinson reported in 2015, USDA dietary guidelines urge everyone nine years old or older to drink three cups of milk per day, a recommendation that owes much more to industry lobbying than it does to sound nutrition science. Then there’s Dairy Management, a group overseen by the USDA that works with “influential and globally recognized companies such as McDonald’s, Domino’s, Quaker, Taco Bell and Pizza Hut” to work more dairy into fast food. Oy.
• Canada’s dairy farmers are largely insulated from these cycles. That’s because, in sharp contrast to the US government, Canada’s dairy policy is based on production quotas that prevent farmers from either under- or overproducing. The program guarantees farmers get a price that covers their production costs, and slaps a high tariff on dairy imports, protecting them from foreign competition. Canadian consumers tend to pay more for milk than their peers, but not prohibitively so. Overall, Canadians devote just 9.7 percent of their overall expenditures to groceries, one of the lowest rates in the world. (US consumers have the lowest rate of all: 6.4 percent.)
Canada’s dairy program, known as “supply management,” might sound crazy to US ears, but it has advantages. In an excellent 2010 Gastronomica article, Barry Estabrook noted that, while decades of booms and busts had hollowed out dairy farming in New England and upstate New York, small and mid-sized dairy farms just over the border in Ontario—farming the “same gently rolling tapestry of field and forest”—are thriving.
• But there’s a hole in Canada’s dairy-tariff wall. So-called ultra-filtered milk—made with a process that concentrates milk proteins, separating out the fat—is a relatively new invention, designed to make dairy products that are highly concentrated and shelf-stable, and thus easy to export. Because of a loophole in trade law, Canada’s dairy tariffs don’t apply to it, and so the US dairy industry has been exporting ultra-filtered milk into Canada for years, where it competes with less processed domestic skim milk in cheese making. Major production plants have “been built in recent years along the Canada-US border in states like New York and Wisconsin to service Canadian demand,” reports the Canadian news site iPolitics.com; and it has grown into a $150 million market for US producers.
• The Canadian dairy industry just slammed shut that loophole—enraging the US industry and capturing Trump’s attention. Triggered by an agreement between Canadian farmers and processors announced in February and put into effect recently, the price of processed dairy products has dropped in Canada, essentially pricing US ultra-filtered milk out of its market. * Two US dairy companies geared to the Canadian market—one in Wisconsin, one in New York—immediately complained of lost sales; the Wisconsin one, Grassland Dairy products, delivered bad news to 75 farms: It would no longer buy their milk. The development inflamed politicians in Democratic Party-dominated New York and and GOP-heavy Wisconsin, and eventually in the White House.
• But the US dairy industry has been itching for years to break down Canada’s tariff wall and undercut its dairy program—as have Democratic politicians. Under Barack Obama, US negotiators pushed hard to fully pry open the Canadian market to US dairy under the Trans-Pacific Partnership, the trade deal championed by Obama and ultimately killed by Trump. And Tom Vilsack, who served as Obama’s secretary of agriculture for the entire eight-year term, now leads the US Dairy Export Council, a Big Dairy group that for years has pushed against Canada’s program. Vilsack recently signed a letter to Trump demanding “immediate action” against Canada for icing out US ultra-filtered milk.
• Canada aside, though, US dairy farmers clearly can’t export their way out of the dairy glut. As Chris Holman, a Wisconsin farmer who is active in the Wisconsin Farmers Union, noted in a recent blog post, the underlying problem is a “vicious cycle” that leads to oversupply: “When markets are up, farms often expand and production increases to take advantage of better prices. When the milk supply goes up and markets are down, farms often expand and production increases as they try to keep their heads above water.” Holman recently told me that “if every dairy farm in Wisconsin culled one cow out of production, it would more than make up for the milk lost to Canada, and everyone can keep farming.”
But organizing such a move would essentially require supply management—something anathema to big US dairy processors, which enjoy all the cheap milk encouraged by a lack of production controls. Ferd Hoefner, former policy director and current senior strategic adviser for the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition, told me that the 2014 farm bill included a supply management program for dairy, but it was struck down at the last minute.
• Wisconsin is a dairy-heavy state—and one that Trump barely won. And also the home of Ryan, with whom Trump needs to be friendly if he is going to get anything done in Congress. Moreover, his anti-trade tirades have not been popular with US Big Ag interests, which rely heavily on exports. Applying his fierce trade rhetoric to pry open Canada’s domestic dairy market may be a way for him to appease those interests.
Meanwhile, this week, Trump added more fuel to his trade war with Canada, imposing hefty duties on lumber imports from there. As the Los Angeles Times noted, “Dairy and lumber are sensitive industries in the heartland and rural parts of America, and any moves to strengthen those domestic constituents could help the administration garner congressional support for its broader trade policy objectives.” And picking on Canada is less risky than picking on his usual targets, China and Mexico. “It’s not like Canada is going to open up the border and let a whole bunch of Central Americans into the United States. So Canada is a pretty safe target,” Laura Dawson, director of the Canada Institute at the Woodrow Wilson Center, told Politico.
*Clarification: This piece originally suggested that a change initiated by the Canadian government caused the price drop that priced US ultra-filtered milk out of the Canadian market. In fact, the price change emerged from an agreement between farmers and processors. “The government was not involved in these negotiations,” a Canadian government spokesman said in a statement.


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The number of homes sold in Los Angeles tumbled in April as prices rose to their highest level in at least six years. However, on the Eastside, home sales as well as prices continued to climb, with Glassell Park emerging as a hot spot, according to Redfin’s monthly review of sales activity.
Citywide, the median sales price in April rose 8.1% from year-ago levels to $600,000. That’s the highest median sale price in at least six years, according to Redfin. But April sales cooled off, falling 8% from the same month last in biggest year-over-year decline since November 2014.
In a good sign for buyers, more homes went up for sale in April, giving them more options. Still, 41% of homes sold above the asking price as competition remained stiff.
While home sales dropped citywide in April, they rose 4.1% on the Eastside, where 557 properties changed hands, according to Redfin. The median sales price was up 11.3% to $640,000.
Glassell Park was a standout in April, with a 22% increase in the median sales price to $720,000. The 41 homes sold represented nearly an 11% increase from April of last year. The typical home spent only 16 days on the market before a buyer emerged.
Here’s a summary of Eastside median prices for April:
April 2016 Median Sales Price
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Ceramic tiles are becoming more expensive due to the war in Ukraine. A large part of the clay for baking them comes from the east of the country, where there is heavy fighting. The Cluster Complementary Companies, part of the sector federation Confederation of Construction, warned about this in a press release on Friday.
In addition to the more expensive basic material, the energy cost has also risen sharply. “The ovens of the tile manufacturers run on natural gas, the price of which has already risen spectacularly,” says Franck Noé, director of the Cluster Complementary companies. “The manufacturers pass those costs on to the wholesalers, which leads to a price increase for the contractors, who in turn have to take it into account in their quotations.” For customers, the tiles are currently 10 to 20 percent more expensive.
Most contractors do not have extensive stocks. “We therefore advise our contractors to contact their importer(s),” says Noé. “In any case, new offers will reflect the new political and economic situation.”
Noé expects the largest and thickest tiles to become more difficult to obtain. “Precisely because the baking process for these types requires much more energy. Some manufacturers may temporarily suspend production.”
At Lagrange Floors from Pelt, Limburg, with 35 floor workers, they have their hands in their hair. “One of our main suppliers has already raised its prices by 31 percent,” says manager Geert Lagrange. “Nobody knows where this is going to end.”


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Final Fantasy designer Hiromichi Tanaka has quit as senior VP of software development at Square Enix.
Tanaka, who has been a mainstay at the company for almost 30 years, announced his resignation at Vana Fest 2012.
The industry veteran said he had decided to leave the studio for health reasons as he was suffering from a “major illness”.
He also said he wanted to create his own games as an independent developer.
As well as working on game design for the early Final Fantasy titles, Tanka later became a producer at Square Enix, overseeing games such as Secret of Mana, Chrono Cross and Final Fantasy XI.
Akihiko Matsui will replace Tanaka as producer at the company.


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The pig has flown. The lizard is stepping in.
Winking Lizard Inc. is the latest tenant to step into a space vacated by Hoggy’s when it went into receivership this year. The Bedford Heights-based chain plans to open a Winking Lizard Bar & Grill in the former barbecue joint at 1416 W. Fifth Ave. near Grandview Heights.
“We just couldn’t pass this location up,” owner John Lane said. “We’ve been looking for a third one for awhile.”
The chain was founded in 1983 and has grown to 14 restaurants, including spots at Crosswoods and on Bethel Road.
While a typical tavern is between 6,000 square feet and 10,000 square feet, the Grandview-area watering hole is 4,500 square feet.
“It’s going to be similar, but smaller,” Lane said.
Food-wise, the restaurant serves tavern Americana. But the place is best known for its beer selection and the annual World Tour of Beer that offers more than 300 selections by draft and bottle, with swag awarded to participants who hit goals of 50, 100 or 150 different brews in a calendar year.
The smaller Grandview-area spot means the on-site selection will be less than the typical Winking Lizard overall, but Lane said they plan to install more taps than average. So, fewer bottled beers, but more draft. And all still are credited toward the World Tour.
Lane said the menu also will be smaller, but the exact changes haven’t been determined yet.
“We’re definitely a tavern,” Lane said. “I had a guest a long time ago explain it best. We’re a place where you can bring your family, maybe have a beer and a sandwich before a movie, or you can come here to watch the game and have a few beers.”
The restaurant could be open by December. Lane said the remodel from the barn-and-silo design of the old Hoggy’s is going to be extensive inside and out.
He declined to share sales projections.
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The Anglo-Dutch company said it has instructed all of its brand directors and agencies to use a Body Mass Index (BMI) of between 18.5 and 25 as a guideline when selecting models for its advertising. The range is consistent with UN guidelines on healthy BMI levels.
Unilever said it was making the move as a response to "growing societal concerns about the possible negative health effects that could occur should people pursue unhealthy or excessive slimness".
The company has previously been praised for eschewing skinny models in favour of using larger "real-life" models in its long-running "Real Beauty" campaign for the Dove brand.
Ralph Kugler, president of home and personal care at Unilever, said: "Unilever has adopted a new global guideline that will require that all its future marketing communications should not use models or actors that are either excessively slim or promote 'unhealthy' slimness.
"Unilever believes in a healthy balanced diet and that both men and women have the right to feel comfortable with their bodies and not suffer from lack of self-esteem brought on by images of excessive slimness."
Separately, Unilever is beefing up its commitment to responsible advertising with plans to restrict its marketing activity to children aged between 6 and 11 to the healthier brands in its portfolio.
Its new policy will cover food and beverage products, which have a positive nutritional profile and qualify for its "Choices/Eat Smart - Drink Smart" programme.
The new rules will be fully implemented across the globe by the end of 2008. The move builds on a voluntary restriction imposed just over a year ago, preventing the company from directly targeting its marketing at children below six years of age.
Vindi Banga, president of foods at Unilever, said: "We see this as a further step in responding to growing concerns about rising levels of obesity and dietary deficiency, particularly among children.
"This supports Unilever's broader strategy to improve the overall nutritional composition of our foods and to help parents and their children make 'healthier choices' without compromising on taste and enjoyment."


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$EMR expects tough market conditions to remain through the first six to nine months of 2016 and forecast its FY16 net sales to decline about 6-8%. Underlying sales to be down about 2-5%, excluding negative FX of about 2% and 2% deduction from divestitures. On an adjusted basis, EPS is expected to be approx. $3.05-3.25 compared to $3.17 in 2015.
$PYPL jumps 6% in after hours on strong results. I am bullish on this stock.
$TSCO stock remained active in the after hours trading and rose more than 2% after the retailer posted better than expected 1Q17 results.
Instagram has reached 700 million monthly active users. Looks like it will hit 1 billion soon. That would make it $FB’s fourth billion-user platform.


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March Madness is here and Jordan Brand is debuting the Air Jordan 31 Low for its college basketball teams. In addition to the 31s, which will be release at retail, Jordan Brand school are also getting exclusive Air Jordan 13 Lows. Back in February, UNC Basketball shared its PE 13s and now, the University of California is unveiling theirs.
The "Cal" Air Jordan 13 Lows feature a college navy upper with yellow accents on the piping, sock liners, and Jordan branding as a nod to the Golden Bears. To further represent the university, "Cal" is stitched on the tongue in place of the traditional Jumpman.


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I blogged about the previous editions of the Islamic Fashion Festival back in May here. It's back again this year and is taking place November 24th to 27th in Kuala Lumpur. Here's an article about the event, and pics to come soon!
Liz Gooch, Kuala Lumpur
November 26, 2008
THE shorter, tighter and more revealing the better may be the rule on most catwalks, but there is not a miniskirt or plunging neckline in sight as Malaysia's Islamic Fashion Festival gets into full swing.
Models covered from head to toe are strutting down catwalks in Kuala Lumpur wearing designs from around the world during the week-long festival, which emphasises fabric over flesh.
The event is becoming a regular fixture on the fashion calendar in Kuala Lumpur, Jakarta and Dubai as organisers seek to transform the three cities into the London, Paris and New York of the Islamic fashion scene.
This week's festival, the sixth since the show began in Kuala Lumpur two years ago, features Islamic designs for every occasion, from office wear, prayer wear and bridal wear to swimwear, couture and avant-garde.
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I rarely write about things related to business, but a recent article in BusinessWeek highlights a basic weakness of the Indian business community that has been our stumbling block to achieving the status of an economic superpower. Here is a list of the ten top brands worldwide as ranked by BusinessWeek
1 Coca-Cola U.S.
Flagging appetite for soda has cut demand for Coke, but the beverage giant has a raft of new products in the pipeline that could reverse its recent slide.
2 Microsoft U.S.
Threats from Google and Apple haven’t yet offset the power of its Windows and Office monopolies.
3 IBM U.S.
Having off-loaded its low-profit PC business to Lenovo, IBM is marketing on the strategic level to corporate leaders.
4 GE U.S.
The brand Edison built has extended its reach from ovens to credit cards, and the “Ecomagination” push is making GE look like a protector of the planet.
5 Intel U.S.
Profits and market share weren’t the only things slammed by rival AMD. Intel’s brand value tumbled 9%, as it loss business from high-profile customers.
6 Nokia Finland
Fashionable designs and low-cost models for the developing world enabled the mobile phone maker to regain ground against competitors.
7 Toyota Japan
Toyota is closing in on GM to become the world’s biggest automaker. A slated 10% increase in U.S. sales this year will help even more.
8 Disney U.S.
New CEO Robert Iger expanded the brand by buying animation hit-maker Pixar and beefing up digital distribution of TV shows through the Internet and iPods.
9 McDonald’s U.S.
A new healthy-living marketing campaign—and the premium-priced sandwiches and salads that came with it—have led to a fourth year of sales gains.
10 Mercedes-Benz Germany
The new S-Class sedan and M-Class SUV are helping repair a tarnished quality reputation. High costs and weak margins will take longer to fix.
7 of the top 10 brands were born in the United States, and are known all over the world. No wonder the US has so much arm twisting muscle. Do you think any Indian brand has the potential to go global? Tell me!


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Apple’s latest ‘shot on iphone 6’ advertising campaign featuring crowdsourced iphone photography from around the world is bound to reach massive audiences as the cupertino firm started showcasing users’ best photos found online out in the real world specifically, apple is hanging . You can now follow apple on instagram to take part in ‘shot on iphone’ campaign apple credits all photos re-published through its new account. Apple struck a chord with phone buyers with the first ‘shot on iphone’ campaign, illustrating the power of the iphone camera by enlarging photos shot on the device to fill giant billboards . For apple’s one night campaign, photographers canvassed the globe on november 5, 2016 to capture life from dusk to dawn using iphone 7.
Apple has added two new videos to their “shot on iphone 6” marketing campaign, both featuring movies which utilize the slow motion capture ability of the iphone camera both new videos are 15 seconds long and embedded below for easy viewing, and like the other movies in the shot on iphone 6 . Apple’s ‘shot on iphone 6s’ ad campaign features montreal-based photographer by nicole bogart apple's latest ad campaign features iphone photography from every day users. Apple is launching a new 'shot on iphone' campaign for the iphone 6s, reports time the campaign features 53 images from 41 amateur and professional photographers notably, apple is putting a . How do apple screen entries for the shot on iphone 6 campaign is there a way we can submit our own entries users submit pictures for the shot on iphone 6 .
Sva students riff on apple’s “shot on iphone” campaign to highlight issue of gun violence by georgina vincent on wednesday, april 11, 2018 starting on the 24th march, the day of march of our lives, a series of posters were plastered across manhattan to call attention to gun violence. That’s exactly what apple’s doing with its new “shot on iphone” ad campaign, which demonstrates “what’s possible with the world’s most popular camera”. Following last year's shot on iphone 6 campaign, apple is bringing back the concept for the iphone 6s the new ad campaign features 53 images from 41 amateurs and professional photographers from .
Apple is expanding its shot on iphone advertising campaign with a new series of images focusing on color, reports techcrunch the images focus on the bright, vibrant colors you'll find in the . This is apple's shot on iphone campaign in which my photograph has been selected i have added the pictures of hoardings and billboards which has read more this is apple's shot on iphone campaign in which my photograph has been selected i have added the pictures of hoardings and billboards which . Apple has resurrected its “shot on iphone” campaign for iphone 6s and iphone 6s plus, showcasing their camera prowess with new billboards that were erected on sunday the company is reportedly using 53 images from 41 iphone photographers the aim of the shot on iphone campaign is to demonstrate . Over the past few months, you can't have failed to notice apple's huge shot on an iphone 6 global outdoor advertising campaign it was so successful, apple won one of the most coveted . Apple has launched a new shot on iphone campaign dubbed 'colors', reports techcrunch the advertising campaign showcases bright, vibrant, and colorful photos taken by iphone users it's also .
Apple launches “shot on iphone x” ad campaign in australia comments report s sunny kij 26 feb 2018 now apple started a new ad campaign with gay people lol apple. Apple's crowdsourced shot on iphone ad campaign's not just a hit with customers -- it's raking in plaudits from the pros as well the iphone campaign. Last month apple released its first “shot on iphone x” adverts when it introduced selfies made with portrait lighting now the series were continued in australia where the local apple division .
Apple has released a new set of print ads in their 'shot on iphone' ad campaign to be displayed in 25 countries beginning today. For the third year of its “shot on iphone” campaign, apple is embracing the warmth and joy of summer in a global (well, northern hemisphere anyway) out-of-home campaign featuring summery . Following the success of its two previous campaigns, apple is bringing back its “shot on iphone” campaign, which highlights the iphone's camera features this year, apple selected . Apple’s new shot on iphone 7 campaign now live in india news like every year, this time too apple has run its famous shot on iphone campaign for the new iphone 7 and iphone 7 plus smartphones.


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Uber has created a private-label version of its delivery platform in order to aid the United Nations in delivering food and water to war-torn regions of Ukraine.
The tech company is collaborating with UN's World Food Programme (WFP).
Large delivery trucks are unable to reach certain parts of Ukraine due to structural damage or the threat of an attack.
Uber's platform allows the WFP coordinate a fleet of small vehicles.
WFP hand-picks its drivers and vehicles. Some are ex-Uber drivers who were in Ukraine prior to the Russian invasion.
Uber boss Dara Khoroshahi stated that his company had given WFP their "private-label Uber."
This is a customized version of Uber Direct that's commercially available. Big name customers include Apple and Tesco. Uber usually charges a commission for each delivery, but there is no charge for the WFP.
The software can be used to coordinate distribution and track drivers and deliveries within a 100km radius of its warehouses.
It is currently being tested in Dnipro, the city's central area. It is hoped that the scheme will soon be expanded to four additional cities: Lviv (Vinnytsia), Kyiv, Chernivtsi and Kyiv.
A number of aid organizations are available to help those in crisis, including the Red Cross and Save the Children.
Within a matter of weeks, Uber's platform was online and operational after its initial contact with the World Food Programme.
David Beasley, executive director of WFP, stated that it's not possible to wait for food for a month - people need food right away.
"You can't live without food for a few weeks, so Uber's technology, their delivery systems, and their dispatch systems... It's a huge success story."
Uber has experienced turbulent years in recent years. Uber's ride-sharing service was severely affected by the pandemic. People stayed home and Uber had to change its policies regarding drivers. This has allowed the company to give workers better rights.
However, the move to deliveries has been a success. Mr Khosrowshahi stated that Uber's delivery arm was still in its infancy when he became CEO in 2017.
96% of Uber's 2021 delivery orders were for restaurant meals. The 13-year-old company also reported its first profit.
"I believe that delivery can be more extensive because it's not about just food. It's groceries, and it also empowers any local merchants to out-Amazon Amazon," stated Mr Khosrowshahi.
"If Amazon delivers next day, your local merchant will deliver within the hour or two hours... People want everything delivered to their homes as fast as possible and we can ride that wave."


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Four Apple Headlines From Monday You Might Have Missed (AAPL)
Shares of Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) continued to decline Monday, giving up about 1.2 percent to close at $476.75.
Technically, the stock is close to a test of its 50-day moving average that sits at $475.02. Despite the U.S. government shutdown now under way, markets are indicated up slightly in the early morning hours which could give Apple the boost it needs to move higher and away from the key 50 day level. Here are some of the headlines from Monday.
Global Equities Research maintained its “Overweight” rating on the stock but raised its price target from $650 to $725.
Boost Mobile to Begin Carrying New iPhones
Boost Mobile, a subsidiary of Sprint (NYSE: S) will begin selling iPhones for the first time after reliable source, evleaks posts leaked images of Boost marketing materials to its Twitter account. Boost Mobile offers prepaid plans on a no-contract basis competing with other prepaid carriers like Cricket, Virgin Mobile, and Straight Talk, another Sprint subsidiary.
No word on when the official announcement will take place but estimates are Q3 of 2013.
New iPhone Boosting Sales for Struggling Carrier
T-Mobile (NYSE: TMUS) has Apple to thank for un uptick in smartphone sales in the three months ending August 2013, according to a Kantar Worldpanel research note released Monday. T-Mobile’s market share of smartphone sales increased to 13.2 percent—up 1.1 percent from the previous period.
In a second report, Kantar said that the iPhone held a 39.3 percent share of smartphone sales in the United States for the three months ending August 2013—a figure compiled before the launch of the 5S and 5C. It also found that the iPhone held a 48.6 percent share in Japan versus Android’s 47.4 percent.
Delta Pilots Not Happy with the Airline’s Microsoft Surface Decision
Airlines are equipping their pilots with iPads instead of heavy flight bags but Delta (NYSE: DAL) announced that it would use Microsoft (NYSE: MSFT)’s Surface 2 tablet instead of the iPad. Microsoft is certainly happy but Delta pilots—not so much. One Delta pilot told AppleInsider, “We fought hard for the iPad” but Delta’s IT department is, “in bed” with Microsoft.
The move is curious since the Surface is not yet approved by the FAA and with the migration expected to take about two years, its chances of still being on the market in two years is questionable unless the product gains mass market share.
Disclosure: At the time of this writing, Tim Parker was long Apple.
© 2017 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.


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Honda has already launched the new facelifted avatar of the Jazz hatchback in the global markets. The Jazz facelift was expected to make its India debut in 2018. Now, LiveMint reports that Honda will not launch the Jazz facelift in the country.
Yes, Honda will not introduce any new versions of the Jazz premium hatchback and will concentrate on the WR-V compact utility vehicle based on the same platform of the Jazz. Honda will also launch the new Amaze in India in 2018, which was revealed at the Auto Expo 2018.
The report also states that Honda will also launch the next-gen City in India in 2020 when the BS-VI emission norms are implemented. The new City will be manufactured at the company's Greater Noida plant as opposed to the Tapukara facility in Rajasthan.
Honda introduced the new version of the Jazz in India in 2015 and soon after the launch, the hatchback was selling in good numbers. But gradually, the sales started to drop as the Jazz faced a tough competition from its rivals such as Maruti Baleno and Hyundai i20.
In 2017, Honda managed to sell just 29,890 units of the Jazz which is nowhere near as compared to its competitors. So, due to the poor demand for the Jazz in India, Honda has finally decided to not to bring the facelifted avatar of the premium hatchback to one of the fastest growing automotive markets in the world.
Currently, the Honda Jazz is offered in both petrol and diesel variants. Powering the hatchback is a 1.2-litre petrol and 1.5-litre diesel engine. The petrol unit is mated to a 5-speed manual or a CVT gearbox. The diesel engine is paired to a 6-speed transmission.
Thoughts On Honda Not Bringing The Jazz Facelift To India
The Honda Jazz has been on sale in India for quite some time. But the hatchback failed to capture the attention of Indian buyers. Now, Honda has decided not to bring the Jazz facelift to India. With the booming utility vehicle segment in the country, Honda will focus on the WR-V and the new-gen Amaze.