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Retail giant Target has announced that it has eliminated all farmed salmon from its fresh, frozen, and smoked seafood offerings in its retail stores nationwide. This announcement includes Target-owned brandsâ€”Archer Farms and Market Pantryâ€”and national brands. All salmon sold under Target owned brands will now be wild-caught Alaskan salmon, the retailer says. Additionally, sushi featuring farm-raised salmon sold at Target will complete its transition to wild-caught salmon by the end of 2010.
Working in consultation with California’s Monterey Bay Aquarium, Target said it’s taking this important step to ensure that its salmon offerings are sourced in a sustainable way that helps to preserve abundance, species health and doesn’t harm local habitats.
Many salmon farms impact the environment in numerous waysâ€”pollution, chemicals, parasites and non-native farmed fish that escape from salmon farms all affect the natural habitat and the native salmon in the surrounding areas. Wild-caught salmon from Alaska is considered a “Best Choice” by the Monterey Bay Aquarium and is certified as sustainable to the standard of the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC). Alaskan salmon is among the most intensively managed species in the world, with excellent monitoring of both the fish populations and the fishery.
â€˜Target’s decision to source sustainable wild-caught salmon, instead of farmed, will have a real impact in the marketplace, and ultimately, on the health of our oceans,â€™ said Julie Packard, executive director of the Monterey Bay Aquarium. â€˜Increasing the demand for seafood from ocean-friendly sources, like this Monterey Bay Aquarium Ã¢â‚¬ËœBest Choice,’ charts us on a course not only to protect our oceans, but to improve fishing and fish-farming practices around the world.â€™
This major step taken by the nation’s second largest discount retailer is another indication that the issue of seafood sustainability remains a hot-button concern for retailers and consumers alike, as we have noted on several occasions. We expect to see more news on this front in the months and years ahead.
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ST. LOUIS– Budweiser is rewarding those ages 21 and older who have received the COVID-19 vaccine with a free round of beer. Budweiser sat out of this year’s Super Bowl to reallocate funds for COVID-19 vaccine education and awareness. Now the “King of Beers” continues to drive that message when it’s most needed by rewarding those who rolled up their sleeves for the vaccine.
How can you get a free round of beer:
- Budweiser is rewarding those 21+ who show they’ve been vaccinated with a free round of beer.
- Consumers can simply upload proof they got a vaccine (i.e. a selfie with their vaccination sticker) to ABeerOnBud.com to enter to receive a free round of Bud.*
- The prize is a $5 virtual debit card that can be used to purchase one Budweiser beer.
Budweiser is sharing its “Reunited with Buds” ad featuring the Clydesdales and puppy set to Queen’s legendary hit “Don’t Stop Me Now.” The spot ran for a short time over the summer and Budweiser is bringing it back to respond to the country-wide excitement for a safe reopening. The new version encourages consumers to get a vaccine and to their part to contribute to the safe return to bars.

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Marijuana, or cannabis, has a surprisingly large market in the United States, prompting many states to legalize its use, whether for medical or recreational reasons. However, the stigma that surrounds the use of cannabis is still very much present, forcing users to purchase the drug in secret to protect their privacy. Without these laws on cannabis delivery, buying the drug this way, however, can be hard, even for those who use it for medical purposes.
It is for this reason lobbyists continue to push for cannabis use and delivery to be legalized via laws on cannabis delivery. They believe that legalizing such service in the US will make it easier for medical marijuana patients to get the drug they need, help licensed marijuana enterprises compete with the black market, and reduce drugged driving.
The laws on cannabis delivery vary per U.S. state, making it harder for dispensaries and non-brick-and-mortar stores to identify which ones allow the service. The issue on cannabis legalization is a fairly new debate subject despite California taking the leap forward and made marijuana use legal in 1996. It’s been more than a decade, yet the laws are still yet to be ironed out.
The fact that cannabis delivery is a service those who need the drug can hop on is worth a celebration, but the truth of the matter is that this option comes with challenges. To order and have marijuana delivered to your doorstep, even if it’s for medical reasons, is not and will never be as easy as ordering pizza.
33 US States and Their Laws on Cannabis Delivery
To start a marijuana delivery service in the United States, one has to know that while 33 states have legalized marijuana, only 10 of which allow recreational use. Another noteworthy fact is that not all of these states allow marijuana delivery services, and even if the state has legalized its delivery, counties will still have to issue a permit before the cannabis can be delivered to homes. More so, not all licensed retail marijuana dispensaries have delivery permits. The content, type, and volume of the drug are just among the several other factors to consider.
To have a better understanding of where these restrictions put users and cannabis delivery service providers on the map, here are thirty-three US states and their laws on cannabis delivery.
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Alaska legalizes the use of marijuana for both medical and recreational use. Patients, regardless of age, with medical marijuana needs are provided identification cards for easier access. The state does not recognize medical marijuana patients from other states even if they have state-issued registry ID. However, citizens who are 21 years old and above can purchase marijuana for whatever purpose as stipulated on Alaska’s Ballot Measure No. 2.
Cannabis delivery is accepted so long as the person delivering and the recipient are 21 or older.
Arizona allows the sale and purchase of marijuana but only if it’s for medical purposes. It recognizes patients from other states but only with Arizona-approved conditions. Moreover, the House Bill 2349 prohibits the possession of medical cannabis in an educational institution.
The state does not allow cannabis delivery to homes, and purchases are only allowed from registered dispensaries.
Arkansas limits the use of marijuana to medical only. The use of marijuana and paraphernalia relating to the administration of the drug is only for individuals aged 18 and above.
As stipulated in the Medical Marijuana Amendment of 2016, Arkansas’s state laws on cannabis delivery is legal but only if the patient is over 18 and with Arkansas registry identification cards. The drug should also be from licensed dispensaries.
Some say that California is the safe haven for marijuana buyers, no matter the purpose of the purchase. The state allows the use of medical marijuana with little to no restrictions.
The state’s laws on cannabis delivery, however, have it that marijuana can be delivered to homes only if it’s for medical purposes. Patients are required to obtain a registry ID card to enjoy the service.
Colorado has approved the use of cannabis for both medical and recreational purposes. The state is one of the first to have elaborate laws on cannabis use. Like any other states, Colorado utilizes identification system for patients under 21 years old trying to take advantage of medical marijuana.
Although marijuana laws are in place, Colorado’s cannabis delivery dies in Senate Committee, which prohibits the home delivery of the drug from all dispensaries, licensed and unlicensed.
Recreational use of marijuana in Connecticut is still illegal, and legislators are yet to revisit the matter. The state only permits the use of medical marijuana and delivery to patients with registry ID cards.
The state of Delaware approved the use of marijuana for the purpose of treating medical conditions. Per the state’s laws on cannabis delivery, only licensed dispensaries that have physical retail stores are allowed to make deliveries. And these transactions may only be carried out to registered medical marijuana patients with specific documentation.
Florida allows the delivery of marijuana to patients registered in the Office of Medical Marijuana Use Registry. An order must be submitted to the registry by an authorized physician before medical cannabis can be delivered to the patient’s residence.
Hawaii allows the use of marijuana but solely for medical purposes. Like most states, people who wish to obtain the drug have to meet the qualifications set by the government.
Although the state recently overhauled its medical marijuana program, changes still do not allow cannabis delivery to patients. House Bill 321 states that a “dispensary shall be prohibited from off-premises delivery of marijuana or manufactured marijuana products to qualifying patients or to primary caregivers of qualifying patients.”
Illinois is one of the states that have booming marijuana business with over $225 million of revenue. The revenue, however, comes from medical marijuana ventures only. When it comes to laws on cannabis delivery, only licensed dispensaries are allowed to transport the drug to registered patients.
Louisiana is one of the newer states to legalize the use of medical marijuana. At the moment, the state still doesn’t have registry ID cards for medical marijuana patients, and cannabis delivery is definitely not allowed and will remain so until marijuana laws are ironed out.
Maine is one of the ten states that legalize the cultivation and use of medical cannabis for patients aged 21 and above. Cannabis delivery is allowed, but only the citizens of Maine can take advantage of the service. However, to obtain the drug via home delivery remains with challenges, as service providers will have to go through all the proper channels first. It is also important to note that municipalities of the state have the right to revoke marijuana business licensing.
Maryland only has medical marijuana laws, and for one to qualify, a physician must register the patient in the Maryland Medical Cannabis Commission. The state’s municipalities have the right to revoke the cultivation, selling, and distribution of cannabis in the locality. Therefore, every cannabis-related transaction, including delivery, will have to be permitted by the municipality or county where the drug will be consumed.
The state of Massachusetts recently legalized the use of marijuana for recreational use. Although laws legalizing marijuana are in place, the Cannabis Control Commission has delayed the implementation of delivery licenses. Medical dispensaries are allowed to deliver to medical patients, and several groups already offer this service.
Michigan is one of the few states to legalize marijuana for both recreational and medical use. However, the laws remain vague, and localities are left to create ordinances regulating its use. Delivery of recreational marijuana is prohibited, but delivery transactions are allowed if the buyer is a registered patient and owns a medical marijuana card.
In Minnesota, all individuals with a legal prescription may possess and use medical marijuana. Only state-licensed marijuana businesses are allowed to cultivate, process, deliver, and dispense medical cannabis. It is noteworthy, however, that those who want to use it are only permitted to carry a limited quantity of liquid extract products.
The state of Missouri is currently revisiting its legal marijuana scope. At present, qualifying patients may use medical marijuana. However, medical cannabis delivery is prohibited, and marijuana is only allowed to be purchased at licensed marijuana sellers.
According to Montana’s Medical Marijuana Program, “marijuana items may only be transported between registered premises, licensed testing laboratories, or a registered cardholder’s home by a licensee or licensee employee.”
Nevada allows the use of marijuana for medical and recreational purposes. In order to deliver marijuana to customers, businesses must first own a physical dispensary before they can carry out any transaction.
20. New Hampshire
The possession of cannabis in New Hampshire is legal as long as the user can present a medical prescription. Cannabis delivery can only be enjoyed by patients with medical marijuana cards.
21. New Jersey
This state allows marijuana delivery but only to customers with legal prescription and a registry ID card.
22. New Mexico
The state of New Mexico allows the cultivation of medical marijuana and permits home delivery. Additionally, cannabis sellers are not required to own a physical dispensary.
23. New York
The state of New York’s laws on cannabis delivery strongly supports the operations of cannabis delivery service providers and dispensaries but solely for medical purposes. Moreover, patients must obtain valid prescription and ID cards to use the drug and take advantage of delivery services.
24. North Dakota
A physical dispensary is required in order to operate a cannabis delivery business in North Dakota. According to the North Dakota medical marijuana law, licensed dispensaries should only provide delivery service to qualified patients and should be done directly or through the customer’s designated caregiver.
Although Ohio permits the delivery of medical marijuana, a dispensary employee still have to check and acknowledge that the delivery meets relevant packaging and labeling requirements.
In Oklahoma, purchasing medical cannabis is legal as long as it is from a state-licensed dispensary. Patients still can’t have the drug delivered to their houses due to strict laws on cannabis delivery.
Another state that allows the use of both medical and recreational marijuana is Oregon. Delivery of marijuana products is allowed under the provisions of the law, as long as costs and fees do not exceed $3000.
The use of medical marijuana is okay as long as the patient is over 18 and with registry ID cards. The cannabis can only be received by the designated caregiver or an authorizing physician, not directly by the patient.
29. Rhode Island
The state of Rhode Island’s laws on cannabis delivery permits the operation of medical marijuana delivery services and dispensaries. Customers, however, must possess a medical marijuana ID card or be registered. The state also allows out-of-state customers to purchase medical cannabis in Rhode Island.
Utah also allows the operation of cannabis delivery services and dispensaries for the purpose of easing certain conditions. Like in other states, Utah uses the identification card system and prohibits the distribution of marijuana to individuals without a registry ID card.
Medical marijuana delivery services and dispensaries are already available in Vermont. Delivery and use of cannabis are limited to individuals who are registered and recognized as medical marijuana patients.
Currently, medical and recreational marijuana is legal in Washington. Anyone over the age of 21 with a valid ID from any US state can legally purchase marijuana in Washington. Local jurisdictions, such as cities and counties, reserve the authority to revoke the sell and delivery of cannabis from dispensaries.
33. West Virginia
In West Virginia, qualified registered medical marijuana patients may be in possession of marijuana. State-licensed businesses can even process an order for cannabis delivery to patient’s home so long as they are registered medical marijuana patients.
The non-uniformity of laws on cannabis delivery and use in the United States complicates the matter. Other than the abovementioned regulations, dispensaries and cannabis delivery businesses will have to strictly abide by other state laws regulating the handling of the drugs while they are being transported to homes. Some states even employ a marijuana delivery tracking system for trucks delivering either recreational and medical marijuana for the same purposes.
The law is still vague and the whole process still faces some challenges, but lobbyists vow to never stop pushing for a comprehensive and uniform federal laws on marijuana use to ultimately provide comfort for those who rely on the drug. And for added layer of security, technology has joined the equation to protect the cannabis and the employee delivering it—and that’s through GPS tracking system.
With the legalization of cannabis use and delivery comes the increase in the rate of cannabis theft. Considering the benefits and value of the drug, it becomes the apple of the eye of some thieves. But this can be prevented with the help of the latest technology. The usage of GPS tracker to monitor deliveries has become a growing trend among companies that offer cannabis delivery service. The device helps fleet managers determine the real-time location of delivery trucks to prevent untoward event like theft and keep the drug safe until it reaches the patient’s doorstep.
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Coca-Cola launched this exciting new World Cup promotion which gives consumers the chance to win a limited-edition Coca-Cola soccer ball. The promotion is part of a campaign by Coca-Cola -- an official sponsor of the event -- to encourage people to get more active this summer.
The promotion will run up until July 13 -- the last day of the World Cup -- with customers invited to enter a unique code found on promotional packs of Coca-Cola and Coke Zero on the 'Win A Ball' website to determine if they are a winner. Around one million of the balls will be given away.
This World Cup promotion will be supported by an ad campaign that will run across the TV, online, print and outdoor platforms.
Coca-Cola has also promised to donate 10 pence to British charity StreetGames -- which helps underprivileged children experience and enjoy sports -- for every valid 'Win A Ball' entry.


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Honda Malaysia achieves 1 million units production milestone – Civic RS is Melaka plant's landmark car – paultan.org
Today, March 30, 2022, will be forever etched in Honda Malaysia’s history as the company has achieved the one million units produced mark at its Melaka plant. The milestone car rolling out of HM’s Pegoh factory is a red Civic RS, the latest model to be CKD locally assembled in Malaysia.
HM started local assembly in Pegoh near Alor Gajah back in 2003, and today’s milestone comes just short of 20 years later. In March 2021, HM reached the one million units sold milestone – today’s 1m mark is for Melaka-assembled cars.
“It has been 20 years since HM’s establishment in the country. We have evolved and recorded significant achievements since then. In March 2021, we achieved the one millionth sale unit milestone with all Malaysians. Just one year later, I am now celebrating another significant milestone with all of you, the one millionth production unit,” said Madoka Chujo, HM’s MD and CEO.
“I would like to express my deepest appreciation to all Honda associates and suppliers for their effort and hard work to ensure smooth production process and supply chain operations even with many challenges faced, including the Covid-19 pandemic, global chip shortage and recent floods. With their dedication, challenging spirit and working together as one, we are able to achieve this remarkable milestone,” she added, also thanking the dealers and the federal and state governments.
HM opened its No.1 Line at the Pegoh plant in January 2003. Built on an over 46,000 sqm site, the production capacity was 50,000 units per annum. The first car that rolled out from Pegoh was a second-generation CR-V. In October 2013, HM rolled out the Jazz Hybrid on the No.2 Line, which was officially opened in January 2014. With the second line, total capacity reached 100,000 units annually.
HM says that it has invested in a range of state-of-the-art manufacturing tech in Pegoh that are on par with Honda plants in Japan. The application of “Laser Brazing”, which creates a smooth and clean roofline for a sleeker body, is billed as one of these tech, alongside Inner Frame Welding tech and Spray Polyurethane Foam.
Remarkably, HM’s full range of models are made-in-Melaka, except for the CBU Odyssey MPV. The CKD models are the City, City Hatchback, Civic, Accord, BR-V, HR-V and CR-V.
Another achievement for Honda is that it has held the No.1 non-national passenger vehicle spot in Malaysia for eighth consecutive years since 2014, and the H brand spent much of that spell ahead of Toyota in the overall non-national market, even though it doesn’t make commercial vehicles like pick-up trucks and vans. That’s unusual in the global scheme of things, which shows the brand’s strength in Malaysia.
At the ceremony to mark this milestone, which was officiated by Melaka chief minister Datuk Seri Sulaiman Md Ali, Chujo said that this will be her final appearance as HM’s CEO. The company’s new chief will be announced soon.
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Samsung is working on a 600MP camera sensor to capture clearer images than human eyes. The company has given this information through its press note.
South Korean smartphone maker Samsung launched the 64MP camera sensor in May last year. The company then launched the 108MP ISOCELL HM1 sensor. This sensor has been used by the company in its latest flagship Galaxy S20 series. Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra is the most premium smartphone of the company which was launched earlier this year with this sensor. After this camera sensor, the company is now working on a 600MP camera sensor. The company has given this information through its press note.
Clicking photos, making videos has become a part of our routine nowadays. Many DSLR cameras use 40MP resolution sensors. At the same time, 12MP camera sensors are used in many flagship smartphones. It is believed that a picture of 500MP resolution can be captured with the human eye. This is why we can see everything so clearly. Samsung is working on a camera sensor with higher resolution than the human eye. Through this sensor, we will be able to capture even those smallest details. Which ordinary eyes cannot see.
NonaCell technology has been used in Samsung’s latest 108MP camera sensor. Which can work with better detailing even in low light. In 2019, Samsung became the first company in the world to have used a 0.7μm based camera sensor. The company stated in its note that the image sensor has its own importance in the field of smartphones. So the company is developing small pixels, high resolution sensors in 2020 and in the coming years. The special thing about this high resolution sensor will be that it will be able to capture the picture in more detail than the human eye. The company can also use this sensor in the flagship smartphone to be launched next year. However, the company has not shared any information about it.


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Vans rides in as sponsor for US Open of Surfing
It's been buzzing around the beaches for months – what brand would take on the US Open of Surfing?
Perhaps it would be a well-known brand in the surf industry. Or maybe it would be an automotive company that would try to fill Nike's shoes after it announced in September that it wasn't returning to the sand in Huntington Beach this July for the world's largest surf contest and festival.
Action-sports company Vans, based in Cypress and with strong roots in Orange County, is the brand stepping up.
The lifestyle brand will be tapping into its surf, skate, BMX and music connections to bring a new look and feel to the festival this year – and plans to include any other surf brand that wants to be a part of it.
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The holiday season always turns the spotlight on retailers and the glare could prove too much for some merchants already under close scrutiny, industry analysts said.
Changes could be coming for retailers like Gap Inc. and Pier 1 Imports Inc. that have struggled with falling same-store sales, while other retailers, like jeweler Zale Corp. will be watched to see if they can rebound from missteps during last year's holidays.
Even Federated Department Stores Inc. is under a microscope to see how successful it has been in converting a slew of recently acquired stores to the Macy's name.
The November-December holiday shopping season generates from 25 percent to 40 percent of annual sales for retailers.
It's more significant for some retailers than it is for others. There definitely is seasonality to the retail sector, said Karen Ghaffari, senior director at credit rating agency Fitch Ratings.
Clothing retailer Gap has posted lower same-store sales - a key measure capturing sales at stores open at least a year - every month but one this year. Some analysts have expectations for a rebound as Paul Pressler enters his fifth year as chief executive.
But some warn that Pressler could be gone if another dreary season comes and goes.
Assuming sales do not improve in the fourth quarter, we think change at the top could take place in 2007, Jeff Black, analyst at Lehman Brothers, said in a research note earlier this month.
Black expects same-store sales to turn positive in the fourth quarter, with the retailer revamping its denim and women's offerings. He upgraded the stock to overweight from equal weight on September 13.
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If Gap's Pressler is on the hot seat, Pier 1 management may be staring at an even hotter fire this holiday.
For the past six quarters, Pier 1 has posted losses, pressured by a slowdown in consumer spending, a cooling U.S. housing market and increased competition.
If the business does not improve by year end, the home retailer could be in line for more store closings, a management change, or even find itself up for sale, analysts said.
If results don't start to pick up by the end of this year, the company will need to make some serious changes, or its financial condition will deteriorate, said BB&T Capital Markets analyst Laura Richardson, who has a neutral rating on Pier 1 stock.
Some companies in the holiday spotlight have already made management changes.
Last Tuesday, Sharper Image Corp. said founder Richard Thalheimer stepped down as chairman and CEO and named turnaround specialist Jerry Levin to run the company while a new CEO is sought.
Sharper Image, which lost $15.6 million in its last fiscal year, has cut its workforce and started selling more items made by outside vendors instead of relying on products like its own Ionic Breeze air purifier.
RadioShack Corp. in July hired Julian Day as its chief executive and its stock soared on hopes that Day's experience with struggling retailers like Sears and Kmart would help with RadioShack's revamp.
RadioShack has been hurt by slumping mobile phone and product sales, a key profit driver.
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Warehouse club operator BJ's Wholesale Club Inc. is also in the spotlight, as it continues to struggle against two of the toughest players in the retail sector - Costco Wholesale Corp. and Wal-Mart Stores Inc., which owns Sam's Club.
A series of sales and profit disappointments has boosted speculation that BJ's could be a prime takeover target as private equity groups look for chains with attractive real estate portfolios and are turnaround opportunities. BJ's has repeatedly declined to comment on such rumors.
On the department store front, the changeover to Macy's at Federated will be watched, not only for how Federated does but for any impact the change will have on competitors.
Dillard's Inc., for example, could find the going tougher against a strong Macy's chain than it did against somewhat depleted May stores, said Lehman Brothers analyst Robert Drbul.
I think incrementally things are going to get a lot more challenging for them, and we've been pretty impressed with what we've seen out of Federated, Drbul said.
Other retailers being watched include Zale. After posting lackluster holiday sales last year, Zale is shifting its focus back to the middle-class consumer, a move analysts say should reap immediate returns.
Analysts want to see if teen retailer Aeropostale Inc. can be successful even without last holiday season's aggressive discounting of up to 50 percent off apparel.
And online, the stakes are raised this holiday season for Amazon.com's discount shipping program, Amazon Prime, which debuted in early 2005. The program has proven costly to Amazon even as it claims that it fosters loyalty and spurs shoppers to buy more from the Internet retailer.


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CD Projekt co-CEOs, Marcin Iwiński and Adam Kiciński, are each set to get an end-of-year bonus of 24 million zloty (approx. $6.3 million), according to the company’s annual report.
Meanwhile CD Projekt board member and director of Cyberpunk 2077, Adam Badowski, is to be awarded $4.2 million in bonuses.As explained in a new Bloomberg report, these bonuses come via CD Projekt’s profit share system, in which 20% of the company’s annual earnings is split up and awarded to staff members. 10% of profit is shared among the board of directors, while the other 10% goes to employees. In a statement to Bloomberg, CD Projekt explained that 865 employees were part of this profit share system, with $29.8 million shared among them. Meanwhile, five board members will share $28 million.
Talking to Bloomberg, some employees revealed that they were expected to receive between $5,000 and $9,000 in bonuses. More senior staff could get closer to $20,000. These do, naturally, pale in comparison to the multi-million dollar figures assigned to the board.
These kinds of figures are to be expected from a corporation, but they are called into question in the wake of CD Projekt’s disastrous launch of Cyberpunk 2077. The game, in development for years and eagerly awaited by fans, launched in a buggy state that was considered near unplayable on PlayStation 4. That led to a reported 30,000 refunds and Cyberpunk 2077 being removed from sale on the PlayStation Store.By releasing Cyberpunk 2077 in its difficult state rather than waiting for it to be ‘complete’, CD Projekt suffered a steep stock price fall. Considering their disastrous decision, the board was asked during a recent investor call if it were “appropriate” that such large bonuses were awarded.
“We earned this money and the company earned this money, of course, but more net profits, more bonuses,” Kiciński said. “So well, we have results, we get bonuses, and that’s the contract we have.”
At the CD Projekt financial briefing earlier this month, the company said that Cyberpunk’s launch “has been a huge lesson for us that we shall never forget.” Despite this, 2020 was the company’s best year. Going forward, the company plans to change the way it markets its games to help avoid another Cyberpunk-style situation.
Matt Purslow is IGN's UK News and Entertainment Writer.
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Avnu Alliance Launches Milan Network Protocol Based on AVB for Pro AV Interoperability at InfoComm 2018
AV manufacturers unite to drive Milan network protocol, which Avnu Alliance members call “an interoperable pro AV ecosystem of networked devices.”Leave a Comment
Avnu Alliance members have launched the Milan Network Protocol, a standards-based protocol “built for deterministic, interoperable, future-proof media networking in the pro AV market,” according to the announcement heading in to InfoComm 2018.
Milan [short for “Media-integrated local area network”] is “a user-driven protocol for professional media, providing the guarantee that all Milan devices will work together providing a greater level of convenience, reliability and functionality,” according to the Avnu Alliance press release.
AudioScience, Avid, Biamp, d&b audiotechnik, L-Acoustics, Luminex and Meyer Sound joined forces to launch Milan, which members say “builds on the technical benefits of the IEEE Audio Video Bridging (AVB) open standards, such as time synchronization and guaranteed quality of service, as well as risk-free coexistence of control and media data on one network.”
Milan “builds on these features, further defining device requirements at both the network and the application layer for compatible media streams, formats, media-clocking, redundancy and controller software,” according to the Avnu Alliance press release.
Milan certification “will deliver fool-proof interoperability of deterministic networked pro AV devices,” according to the announcement.
Compromised system reliability and functionality problems with AVB devices led Avnu Alliance members to devise Milan, says Henning Kaltheuner, head of business development and market intelligence at d&b audiotechnik.
“The adoption of AVB has been slow and there were interoperability limits,” he says.
“We were running into a lot of situations where the switches weren’t available so we decided we needed to build future-proof network components and scalable solutions.
“There was a motivation to collaborate that was more important than competing with each other. We needed to build our vision for the future. We’ve seen strong marketing against AVB for many years, but we’d like to educate the market a little more. We can make it clear this is the future, but this isn’t going to be a story that changes overnight,” says Kaltheuner.
Avnu Alliance Crafting Milan Network Protocol Standards
The Milan standard is open and will soon feature a streamlined certification process for manufacturers who want their products to be part of the end-to-end solution. Milan features plug-and-play network setup and allows for uncompressed video at a very high bandwidth.
“We began exploring this solution 18 months ago, and discovered a compelling benefit to unify our vision with Milan,” said Kaltheuner.
“We knew for certain, in an industry dominated by companies that want to market products to customers, we needed to focus on the customer experience.
“The user experience wasn’t good and many users were very frustrated. We believe we’ve created a network management protocol with the best user experience in the market,” he says.
“It’s been great to see that collaborative spirit,” says Jeff Rocha, director of product management at L-Acoustics. “We had a common vision for what our customers required. We needed to build a framework of interoperability. That was one of the biggest challenges among our customers before now.”
Meyer Sound’s John McMahon, who’s also the pro AV segment chair of the Avnu Alliance, calls Milan network protocol “a long-term approach to change the way the pro AV market does AV networking.”
“There was definitely a lot of work that needed to be done,” says McMahon.
“The technical challenges were not insurmountable, but the collaboration and cooperation has been quite remarkable.”
Manufacturers interested in exploring Milan network implementation should visit www.avnu.org/Milan or email firstname.lastname@example.org. Many members will be showing off new products featuring Milan capabilities at InfoComm 2018.
“This isn’t vaporware,” says McMahon.
Click here for Milan specification documents for media clocking and formats. The specification document for redundancy will be added later this month.
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Instantly Access Personal Medical Data With Mini RFID Device
A Japanese company has developed a product that could help doctors and paramedics in emergency situations.
The Japanese chemical and technology company Asahi Kasei has developed a new device product that enables medical professionals to instantly access a person’s medical data using a PC or smartphone, via RFID. The device is white, square and small, at just 3cmx3cm.
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OPPO revealed ColorOS 12 beta in China last month. Today, the company has announced the latest version of its mobile operating system based on Android 12 for global markets – and it’s bringing a colorful new user interface with it! The unveiling event held today was virtual in nature, but the company did touch upon when different devices from OPPO will get to use their newest operating system.
Like other Android smartphone manufacturers, OPPO will be upgrading the OS of its smartphones to Android 12. The company plans to upgrade 110+ devices and reach out to over 150 million users across the world.
OPPO went through a new software update and introduced a new ColorOS version. It’s called ColorOS version 12 and is the company’s latest customized Android skin, which has been in the works for a while. While testing of this new system started, more than one million users have been taking part, according to OPPO.
Let’s take a look at when and which handsets will receive ColorOS 12 Beta update.
Update Timeline of ColorOS 12 Beta
For the ColorOS 12 Beta update, the ROM will be rolled out in batches which means it’ll happen in stages. You’ll have to wait until the final build is ready for your device when all of the bugs have been squashed by testing it on multiple samples.
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26 April, 2017
Uber announced at its first ever Elevate conference in Dallas today that the company has partnered with the world's largest charging network ChargePoint to create rapid-charging stations for Uber's planned network of on-demand flying electric cars that will be capable of vertical take-off and landings.
But Uber's new partnerships with reputable aviation companies-as well as preexisting collaborations with federal agencies such as NASA-shows the tech giant is willing to kickstart the worldwide conversation on flying taxis in a big way. "It's really easy to demonize a vehicle", Holden says.
Uber is taking to the skies with its next project "flying cars" even as all eyes are on its problems on the ground.
You may not realise it, but flying-cars are slowly becoming all the rage and are very much seen as being the next big thing in transport.. There are no prices yet, only a three-year membership for $100 that promises "priority placement on the Kitty Hawk Flyer customer wait list" and $2,000 off whatever the Flyer's retail price ends up being.
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Flying taxis would cut down travel time between San Francisco's Marina to downtown San Jose to 15 minutes, compared with the more than two hours it takes by road, Uber estimates, at a cost to passengers only a little higher than an UberX. Instead, the tech giant believes the demand for a faster aerial commuting option already exists among its 60 million monthly users-especially if the flying taxi service can cost about the same as hailing an UberX vehicle. Uber is working on developing an exclusive charger for its network.
Uber's flying auto plans are coming together - and it looks like it won't be taking to the skies alone.
"Uber's Elevate network is an exciting opportunity for Bell Helicopter to help transform how cities move people and products in the future". The startup backed down last month, finally obtaining a permit and bringing its autonomous vehicles back to California. Dallas and Fort Worth's mayors respectively both support this project, and share the goal of making the Dallas-Fort Worth area the first US location for an on-demand flying vehicle service.
Despite a history as a fixed-wing aircraft developer, Embraer's Business Innovation Center in Melbourne, Florida, also announced a preliminary partnership with Uber to explore the development of small electric VTOL aircraft for short commutes. The Texas hubs are located at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport and in the vicinity of downtown Dallas, downtown Fort Worth, UT-Dallas and the city of Frisco.


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GM is launching a digital marketplace in the US that will make a 45,000 service parts available for purchase online, with options for home delivery or pick up from one of more than 800 dealers.
The online catalogue of parts includes oil filters, engine and cabin air filters, batteries, brake pads, accessory belts, cooling hoses and windshield wiper blades, among other parts, for Chevrolet, GMC, Buick and Cadillac owners.
GM forecasts that online sales of its parts and accessories will add up to $40 billion by 2030.
The carmaker said it plans to offer parts, accessories, digital products delivered over-the-air and subscriptions through a single digital storefront.
The carmaker started selling accessories online in 2015, covering 5,000 products.
“We are placing software and digital services at the centre of every part of our business,” said chief digital officer, Edward Kummer. “The future of GM retail lies at the intersection of digital and physical e-commerce. Whether it’s selling parts or vehicles, GM will meet our customers where it’s most convenient for them.”
GM said it plans to provide customers with the option to shop, purchase and finance electric vehicles (EVs) entirely online, though those customers will be able to come to the physical dealership at any point they choose.
Last week the carmaker announced it was starting a used-car sales business in the US this spring called CarBravo, which allows customers to shop online and includes non-GM inventory.


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The UK government has confirmed its commitment to developing crypto legislation for digital securities
The UK government announced its intention to work closely with the financial services and technology sectors, aiming to establish pivotal legislation for digital securities. This initiative underscores the nation's commitment to becoming a central hub for the crypto industry. The proposed digital securities sandbox (DSS) received substantial support from industry stakeholders, reflecting a collective eagerness for this innovative legislative environment.
The DSS, a revolutionary concept, is designed to enable companies to experiment with new products in a real-world setting while remaining under regulatory oversight. This initiative has garnered widespread approval, particularly for its flexibility to accommodate emerging use cases and its clarity in tax treatments within the sandbox.
The digital securities sandbox (DSS) and its implications
The UK's digital securities sandbox (DSS) represents a significant stride in regulatory innovation, aligning with the government's vision to foster a thriving crypto sector. Drafted legislation reveals that the Bank of England and the Financial Conduct Authority will supervise this sandbox, providing a robust framework for businesses to explore the potential of distributed ledger technology. This technology, which is at the heart of crypto, will be instrumental in digitizing and tokenizing traditional securities, presenting them on a blockchain.
Emphasizing inclusivity and responsiveness, the DSS aims to cover a broad spectrum of assets, including debt, equity, and money-market instruments, directly addressing the feedback from industry consultation. This approach not only promotes diverse participation but also ensures that the sandbox evolves in tandem with the dynamic nature of the crypto industry.
By working in concert with regulators and industry experts, the government is poised to identify and implement additional legislative measures as needed. This collaborative and adaptive methodology is critical in navigating the complex landscape of digital securities and blockchain technology.
Forging ahead: The UK's future in crypto and digital securities
The UK's forward-thinking approach in collaborating with the crypto industry sets a precedent for global digital securities legislation. This initiative, highlighted by the creation of the DSS, not only reinforces the UK's ambition to be a crypto hub but also exemplifies a model of regulatory innovation.
The government's commitment to continuously evolve and adapt its legislation in line with technological advancements and industry feedback promises a bright future for the UK in the realms of digital securities and crypto.


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BTC.com Domain Sold to GAWMiners for Record $1 Million
The domain name BTC.com has been sold to US-based mining hardware specialist GAWMiners for $1.1m.
UPDATE (6th August 12:20 BST): This piece has been updated following the official announcement of the sale by Domain Guardians. The final sale price was $1m rather than $1.1m as originally stated by GAWMiners CEO Josh Garza.
The domain name BTC.com has been sold to bitcoin mining equipment specialist GAWMiners.
It had been on the market for less than a month before GAWMiners chief executive Josh Garza secured the $1m deal.
is a relatively large mining hardware vendor. The Connecticut-based firm sells a wide range of SHA-256 and scrypt ASICs, including hardware from Bitmain, Gridseed, Innosilicon, Rock Miner, SilveFish as well as its own GAWMiners brand machinery.
It remains unclear what Garza hopes to do with the newly acquired domain. At press time, the site features a placeholder stating that something "amazing" is coming soon.
Domain name interest continues
The sale of BTC.com is yet another entry into the string of recent domain name acquisitions. Indeed, today’s news yet again illustrates the many opportunities for brokers and investors that bitcoin has brought to the domain name industry.
Niko Younts announced in February that he had sold BitcoinWallet.com to an Austin-based entrepreneur, Alex Charfen, for $250,000. Younts had initially purchased the domain name for $11,000. He also indicated that another domain name in his ownership, BitcoinWallets.com was on the market for a similar asking price, $200,000.
Yet not every effort has been successful in the space as of late.
Last month, former Mt. Gox CEO Mark Karpeles announced the auction of Bitcoins.com, as part of an effort to provide relief to those that lost money in the now defunct bitcoin exchange. A Seattle court moved to block the sale and the auction was subsequently canceled.
Beyond the investment opportunity, bitcoin-related domains offer buyers the chance to catch consumer interest with easy-to-use URLs.
In April, Blockchain.info signed a 5-year deal to manage Bitcoin.com, which had previously been used by Coinbase to attract customers.
Blockchain said it would use the domain to reach out to mainstream consumers unfamiliar with bitcoin, and made good on its promise in June, when it officially relaunched it. The company now uses the site as a learning platform for people new to bitcoin and digital currency.
Hat tip: Cryptocoins News
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HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. (AP) -- Quiksilver has sold its snowboard subsidiary Mervin Manufacturing for $58 million and plans to sell some other non-core businesses.
The Huntington Beach, Calif., company, which sells skateboarding- and surfing-inspired clothes, said Tuesday that the other non-core businesses include Surfdome Shop Ltd., Hawk Designs Inc., its Moskova brand and its business under license with Maui and Sons.
President and CEO Andy Mooney said in a statement that selling Mervin and the other non-core businesses allows the retailer to focus on its three core brands — Roxy, DC Shoes and Quiksilver.
The CEO said that the company used part of the proceeds from the Mervin sale to invest in its subsidiaries in Mexico and Brazil. It now has full ownership of the operations in both countries.
Mooney said remaining proceeds from the Mervin sale, as well as its new 60 million euro European credit facility ($81.5 million), will help improve its financial flexibility and make its liquidity more stable.
Quiksilver Inc. said that the transactions are part of its multiyear profit improvement plan.
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Investment Committee is a new online series following on from its success in the magazine. We choose five heads of research, CIOs or senior directors from influential firms to form a panel of experts who give an insight into their firm's asset allocation meetings. Over a period of 10 weeks, each member writes two pieces.
Christian Holland of TAM Asset Management explains why cheap money is no substitute for sustainable earnings
At the start of 2015, we thought UK equities might have a fair chance of returning 6-7% despite a list of global issues to worry about as long as your arm.
At the time, as investors, we believed that if you could look through the various human tragedies and geopolitical upheaval, we told our clients that our main concerns for stock and bond markets were the risks that a strong US dollar could derail emerging markets and that continued inaction in the eurozone would fail to address a worse than expected fall in inflation.
However, we also said that a flood of cheap liquidity, as a result of ECB QE, would boost European stock markets despite weak economic news. Fast forward nearly four months, and we find that our forecast for the FTSE 100 index is already here and those investors with an overly cautious stance have missed out.
Obviously, some caution was understandable given that inflation has continued to fall further than most expected and that the US economy seems unable to accelerate beyond the 2% stall speed. Wage growth in the US and UK had also disappointed despite falling unemployment.
However, this has given the Federal Reserve and the Bank of England the excuse they needed to do what they were going to do anyway, which is nothing.
But while one might notionally expect low interest rates to be a real boon for the economy, the knotty problem is that corporations are not really that keen to borrow. Generally, a lot of company managements are more inclined to sit on large cash piles waiting for the economy to pick up before committing cash to hire new staff or invest for growth.
What companies in the developed economies have been doing is finding other uses for their cash piles by buying back their shares, raising dividends or even buying out their competitors through M&A.
It is here that equity returns are being boosted even as economic growth remains weak and UK earnings growth estimates for 2015 struggle to rise above 6-8%.
Looking at macroeconomic data here in the UK, we do ask ourselves if the consumer is unwittingly doing something similar.
With falling unemployment and signs that wages are starting a rise, one might have expected the economy to be powering away by now, but this is not what we are seeing. Indeed, UK retail sales fell further than expected in March. It’s true that this was, in part, down to a fall in petrol sales but, conversely, the fall in the price of oil should be undeniably good for the consumer.
The incentives for the consumer to save is almost non-existent given zero interest rates but what if they have decided that after half a dozen years of rising debt, which now stands at £10,000 per household (excluding mortgages), they’ve decided to start paying off debt, or stop accumulating it, despite a palpable sense that things are getting brighter? Perhaps the data will show up changes in behaviour after the election.
In the meantime, one gets the feeling that however much support stocks are getting from an abundance of cheap money, companies will have to deliver better sustainable earnings to support a stock market trading near all-time highs and not particularly cheap.
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Apple unleashed its latest collection of accessories, devices and services in their October virtual Unleashed event with the mandatory Plus, Max and Pro naming inclusion.
- It was an audio filled presentation with the release of an Apple Music Voice Plan, new colours for the HomePod mini and new AirPods.
- Apple revealed M1 Pro and M1 Max, the next breakthrough chips for the Mac.
- A new MacBook Pro is also hitting our shelves.
- Visit www.sandtontimes.co.za for more stories.
As a number of tech journalists dissect and present the October 2021 releases by Apple, bound to land on South African shelves ahead of Christmas, The Sandton Times has listed the latest tech from the US tech giant and ranked it from alright to awesome.
4. Apple Music Voice Plan
The Apple Music Voice Plan, a new subscription tier for Apple Music designed around the power of Siri, offers subscribers access to the service’s catalogue of 90 million songs; tens of thousands of playlists, including hundreds of brand new mood and activity playlists, personalized mixes, and genre stations; as well as the award-winning Apple Music Radio — all for just $4.99 per month.
Once subscribed to the Apple Music Voice Plan, users can request music be played across all of their Siri-enabled devices, including HomePod mini, AirPods, iPhone, or any other Apple device, and when using CarPlay.
Apple Music is also adding hundreds of new mood and activity playlists created by Apple Music’s editorial experts that are fully optimized just for voice.
The Apple Music Voice Plan will not be available in South Africa quite yet.
3. New Colours for HomePod Mini
Apple introduced HomePod mini in three bold new colors — yellow, orange, and blue. HomePod mini is essentially a Bluetooth speaker but offers a little bit more than just a great music-listening experience. It has the intelligence of Siri integrated along with smart home capabilities, privacy and security built-in, and seamlessly integrates across Apple’s products and services.
Placing two HomePod mini speakers in the same room creates a stereo pair for an even more immersive experience when listening to music.
2. 3rd Generation AirPods
Firstly, thank goodness those silicone ear tips are gone! The new AirPods with spatial audio (a three-dimensional theatre-like experience) and industry-leading sound, longer battery life (up to six hours of listening time) introduce an all-new design that takes these earpieces back to their original glory.
By combining the power of the H1 chip with an Apple-designed acoustic system, the new AirPods use computational audio to deliver breakthrough sound with Adaptive EQ. The new AirPods are resistant to sweat and water and feature a force sensor for easy and intuitive control of music and phone calls.
With a one-touch setup that automatically pairs AirPods with other Apple devices, users can effortlessly enjoy music throughout the day. Audio Sharing allows listeners to share the audio stream between two sets of AirPods, AirPods Pro, or AirPods Max, while using iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, or Apple TV.
1. New Apple MacBook Pro
A completely reimagined MacBook Pro powered by the all-new M1 Pro and M1 Max — the first pro chips designed for the Mac – is on its way, being both super-advanced and going back to some fundamental basics.
Gone is the touch bar, replaced with good old fashioned keys, along with a beautiful Liquid Retina XDR display, a wide range of ports for advanced connectivity, a 1080p FaceTime HD camera, and what Apple claims to be ‘the best audio system’ in a notebook, available in both 14- and 16-inch.
South African availability and pricing for the newest tech from Apple will become available over the coming weeks.
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Glossier’s Perfecting Skin Tint was one the brand’s first launches in their now expansive product range—and remains a favourite.
Loved for its ability to “even out discolouration and leave your face looking toned, smooth, and dewy,” the product is a cult favourite, yes, but sadly only comes in five shades. But that’s about to change.
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Over at the MakeupAddiction Reddit forum, a customer shared an email from the company that promises a Skin Tint reformulation, coming soon. It read:
Thanks so much for purchasing Perfecting Skin Tint! It’s one of the four products that started Glossier (and our skin first philosophy).
We work to create innovative and prestige-quality formulas, and, in some cases, that means revisiting the formula of a product in our current lineup.
Thanks to extremely helpful feedback from our community, we updated the skin tint formula to improve overall performance (while keeping all of the best parts from the original). You’ll still get the dewy, sheer coverage you know and love, but with smoother application, an updated pigment treatment, and more.
The brand confirmed with US-based magazine Allure that the formula update will include ingredients like cork oak, oils, and omega fatty acids that will prevent the pigment from fading over time. More importantly, Glossier reiterated its commitment to serving a diverse group of customers.
“Inclusivity is one of our core values at Glossier, and we want everyone to experience our products,” the brand representative said. “We’re currently making more Perfecting Skin Tint shades and plan to launch them within the next year.”
Officially reformulated as of June 5, 2018, Glossier is also offering anyone who bought the original formula in the last 30 days a promo code to try the new formula.
Since the Skin Tint product is shade adaptable and low coverage, it’s worth noting that the five existing shades do blend into a range of skin tones. That being said, it’s encouraging for brands as popular and trend-setting as Glossier to acknowledge shortcomings and promise more shade options (though there’s no word yet just how many there will be).
As we’ve seen with the rise of Fenty Beauty and multiple brands now offering extensive foundation ranges, it’s clear shoppers won’t settle for any less now.
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The digital landscape is rapidly evolving, Elizabeth Stone, the founder of Socia Savvy, illuminates the pressing necessity for businesses to leverage the power of social media. In an industry teeming with fierce competition, Stone shares her intriguing insights, layered with a pop-culture twist to make sense of the complex, yet rewarding world of social media.
Stone shares that a staggering 4.41 billion people, accounting for half of the global population, are interacting on social media platforms in 2023. This massive user base underscores the unassailable potential of social media marketing. With a subtle nod to pop star Taylor Swift, Stone encourages businesses, “If you’re on the fence about social media marketing, baby, just say yes.”
There’s no denying the extraordinary reach of Instagram Stories, with its 500 million daily active users. Stone points out that this popularity is tantamount to the entire North American population sharing their morning routine, emphasizing that marketers must seize this opportunity to increase their brand’s visibility.
The time spent by users on social media platforms, averaging 2.5 hours daily offers a wide window for businesses to capture their audience’s attention. With every scroll and like, your content has the potential to make a swift and lasting impact amidst trending debates and celebrity updates.
Video content is another key player in 2023, taking up an impressive 82% of all consumer internet traffic. Brands refraining from producing videos are neglecting a substantial segment of their potential audience engagement, warns Stone.
LinkedIn, once just a professional networking site, is now a powerhouse for B2B marketing, with 97% of marketers touting its effectiveness. According to Stone, LinkedIn now wields “queen marketing energy” and should not be underestimated.
The landscape of influencer marketing has evolved, moving beyond celebrities promoting products with a simple selfie. With an ROI that pleases 89% of marketers, Stone insists that businesses should readily embrace collaborations with influencers, assuring that this trend is here to stay.
Furthermore, 43% of internet users rely on social media for their purchasing decisions. Stone insists that every scroll is not aimless; it could be a potential customer, emphasizing the importance of targeted advertising on these platforms.
Stone also emphasizes the importance of prompt customer service on social media, with 60% of consumers expecting brands to respond within an hour. She advocates businesses to capitalize on this opportunity to build customer loyalty and enhance brand reputation.
Elizabeth Stone, with her unique blend of data and pop culture references, makes the world of social media marketing not just accessible but exciting. Her insights remind us that though the world of social media marketing continually evolves, businesses aren’t alone in navigating these shifting sands. They’ve got Socia Savvy guiding them toward digital dominance.
Harnessing the power of social media has never been more crucial. Stone and her team at Socia Savvy provide the toolkit, insights, and guidance necessary for businesses to thrive in this new era of digital marketing. Through her revolutionary strategies and pop-culture-infused communication, Elizabeth Stone has made Socia Savvy a beacon in the complex world of social media marketing. Reach out to them today to discover the power of social media.


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Media behemoths are bad for democracy and bad for consumers.
These Texas steelworkers are fighting back against the global elites racing them to the bottom.
Should one beer behemoth control 70 percent of the U.S. market?
Don't just sit on your duffs doing 12-ounce elbow bends — the Russians are buying out Pabst Blue Ribbon.
A lucrative provision in CEO contracts encourages corporate chieftains to sidle up to their competitors.
Comcast's plan to merge with Time Warner Cable could leave millions of Americans stranded on the digital equivalent of a winding dirt road.
In the United States, we surf the Web at the speed of a Model T.
If a Chinese company's bid to acquire Smithfield goes through, consumers and farmers will suffer.


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McDonald's meals can now be brought to your door via UberEATS.
McDonald’s and UberEATS began trialling the delivery service in the Central Business District and Jurong East area in August 2017. Starting today, customers will be able to place orders via UberEATS currently available at over 60 restaurants and will be expanded across even more restaurants islandwide by year-end.
“The ease of the UberEATS app will complement our existing 24-hour McDelivery platform, and provide our customers greater accessibility to their favourite McDonald’s food delivered right to their doorstep,” said Kenneth Chan, managing director of McDonald’s Singapore.
“In today’s collaborative economy, we aim to expand McDonald’s restaurant footprint with the combined convenience of McDelivery and UberEATS, and broaden our delivery capacity to connect with our customers anywhere and anytime of the day,” he added.
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Toyota Bets on Hydrogen with Goal of 200K Vehicles Sold By 2030
Toyota Motor has announced a strategic shift in its focus towards selling hydrogen-powered trucks and cars in Europe and China. Executives revealed on Tuesday that the company aims to sell 200,000 of these vehicles by 2030. This move marks a departure from Toyota’s previous emphasis on passenger cars and the North American market, which had proved unsuccessful.
In 2022, Toyota sold approximately 3,900 fuel cell vehicles, accounting for less than 0.5% of its global sales of around 9.5 million vehicles. Despite the lackluster performance, Toyota’s Chief Technology Officer, Hiroki Nakajima, expressed confidence in the goal, “This may be a strange way of putting it, but 200,000 is not a big number,” he said in a statement to reporters. “We believe this number and more can be achieved.”, he added.
By focusing on China and Europe, where hydrogen production and demand is higher, Toyota aims to bring costs down, Nakajima said, adding that the automaker would also look to strengthen ties with other companies.
Toyota previously entered into a preliminary agreement with Daimler Truck Holding in May to collaborate on hydrogen technology and potentially merge their truck businesses in Japan.
Earlier this month, Toyota established its dedicated fuel-cell unit, called the Hydrogen Factory, which employs 1,350 staff. Fuel cell vehicles, like electric vehicles (EVs), employ electric motors, but instead of relying on batteries, they generate electricity through a catalyst that separates hydrogen to produce power. Toyota introduced its first fuel-cell vehicle, the Mirai, nearly a decade ago, targeting the niche market in California.
Last month the company announced its GR H2 Racing Concept, a hydrogen-engine vehicle that will compete in the 2026 24 Hours of Le Mans endurance race. The GR H2 will compete in the ‘H2’ class for hydrogen-powered vehicles.
In April, Toyota received California certification for zero emission heavy-duty powertrains (ZEP). The hydrogen-fueled powertrain kit designed to offer a viable alternative to traditional diesel powertrains used in commercial vehicles.
The adoption of fuel-cell vehicles by consumers has been limited due to the high costs of the fuel type and a sparse network of hydrogen refueling stations. Hydrogen-powered vehicles, however, offer the advantage of quick refueling and an extended driving range compared to battery electric vehicles (BEVs).
Hydrogen production requires a separate infrastructure that involves energy-intensive processes such as steam methane reforming or electrolysis. Scaling up hydrogen production and establishing efficient distribution channels are significant challenges that need to be addressed to ensure a reliable and cost-effective hydrogen supply.
Although hydrogen-powered vehicles produce zero emissions during operation, there are environmental concerns related to the production of hydrogen. Currently, a majority of hydrogen is produced from fossil fuels, which results in carbon emissions. Expanding the use of renewable energy sources for hydrogen production is crucial to mitigate these concerns.
In Japan, where the government has shown support for hydrogen as an energy-security alternative, Toyota may collaborate with local authorities to transition diesel-powered fleets, such as ambulances and garbage trucks, to fuel-cell technology, according to Nakajima. Toyota predicts that the global fuel cell market will expand to approximately $35 billion by 2030, representing a more than 15-fold increase from 2020 levels, based on a forecast from market research firm Fuji Keizai.
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HOME SHOPPING NETWORK 2ND-QUARTER NET UP 19.1%
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Home Shopping Network reported earnings rose 19.1 percent in the second quarter ended June 30, to $1.9 million from $1.6 million a year earlier.
Per-share earnings were 2 cents in each period on slightly fewer shares a year ago.
The latest quarter included a $2.9 million pretax loss on the proposed sale of a wholly owned subsidiary. A spokeswoman declined to disclose details.
Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization rose 32.3 percent in the quarter to $11.2 million against $8.4 million a year earlier.
“While operating results were below our expectations, they still showed solid improvements over a year ago,” said Gerald F. Hogan, president and chief executive officer.
HSN has been investing in new marketing and merchandising strategies such as HSN Direct, an infomercials division, and developing more private label brands. While these initiatives put short-term pressure on earnings, Hogan said they should result in a “significant positive impact in the future.”
In the half, net earnings were $8.6 million, or 9 cents, against a year-ago loss of $22.2 million. The year-ago loss included a $22.7 million inventory reserve and a $7.2 million charge for early payment of debt.
Sales in the latest six months rose 12 percent to $548.2 million from $489.7 million.
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Airbags help save thousands of lives each time, but in the assignment of Takata Corp, the company’s exploding inflators assert been linked to by smallest amount 16 deaths worldwide and more than 180 injuries.
Takata’s filing in favor of economic failure protection in the U.S. And Japan and $1.6 billion rummage sale of its assets to Key Safety Systems is the most up-to-date twist in what did you say? Has been described as the leading and as a rule difficult automotive recall in history.
This is a reminder of how eminent it is to check your vehicle in favor of airbag–and indeed some other recalls–at the NHTSA website.
The NHTSA Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) search tool allows you to access recall in a row provided by the manufacturer conducting the recall which may well not yet be posted on the website.
Finding on show fast on the subject of safety problems with your vehicles, tires or car seat allows you to search out your car repaired (manufacturers are accountable in favor of costs) and to watch over you and your passengers.
The National Safety Council and Fiat Chrysler absolutely launched an awareness campaign “Check to Protect” to advance vehicle owners to pressurize somebody into recall checks.


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Bitcoin Cash SV (BSV) faces negative news after a researcher reported how a user could double spend, displayed in a video.
Double Spending in Bitcoin Cash SV
A video, released on December 8, explains how a double-spending attack is possible on the Bitcoin Cash SV blockchain. Researchers show how any user could spend the same coins twice on its network in a “0-confirmation transaction.”
Bitcoin Cash is a hard fork from Bitcoin, created in August 2017. Bitcoin Cash improved features and uses 0-confirmation to allow almost instant transactions. It means that the following block almost always confirms the transactions.
During a multi-phase test, including a video demonstration, a user succeeds in double-spending BSV tokens in a 0-transaction. The user is known as “Reizu.” He demonstrates the vulnerability to attack the cryptocurrency. In an earlier announcement, Craig Wright claimed that only miners could do what Reizu did. According to the video, Wright is wrong.
The double spending demonstration, filmed with POP!. A POP! is a point of sale (PoS) retail application that includes double spending detection. In a post on Honest Cash Reizu stated:
“I’ve done many double-spending on the Bitcoin SV network.”
Honest Cash is a Bitcoin Cash-based social network created after the hard fork in November this year. According to their webpage, they created the page in response to the censorship they reportedly observed on other platforms.
Will Bitcoin Cash SV be part of the future?
Bitcoin Cash SV has climbed its way to the top. According to Coinmarketcap.com, it is ranked number 8 by market capitalisation. However, Reizu argues that Bitcoin Cash SV is highly centralised and that the same nodes verify the majority of the transactions.
“Indeed, after a few mined blocks I discovered that the transactions that were mined were those that were sent almost always to the same nodes. I also confirmed what we already knew, that Bitcoin SV mining is very centralised. Out of a total of 450 nodes, I concluded that just four control 75 per cent of the network’s total hash rate.
There is a lot of negative noise in the market currently, and 2018 is a year where the price has crashed. It is important to not see one year as the state of the market but to see the big picture. At least that is the statements of several investment funds. They argue that this is just a bump in the road and that the future is bright when it comes to the blockchain.
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Sep 19, 2019
Airbnb plans to list shares next year
The home rentals site Airbnb plans to list on stock exchanges next year, in what is expected to be one of the highest-profile share sales of 2020. One of the earlier so-called sharing economy sites, the Californian firm is facing criticism for hollowing out communities in popular destinations. The sharing economy includes firms that let ordinary members of the public rent out use of their property: homes, cars, tools, parking spaces, or skills, directly with anyone happy to pay for them. Two other similar firms, Lyft and Uber both floated this year, but their shares have fared poorly as investors question their prospects for making profits. WeWork offers shared working spaces with communal office services.
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Remarkable Rockport coastal condo sails to top of 2023's most hospitable Texas Airbnb list
Doug and Sandy, a Rockport couple who've been Airbnb-ing their condo since 2021, have been crowned the most hospitable hosts in Texas in Airbnb's nationwide report in 2023.
They received the award thanks to their 100 percent five-star ratings for top-tier cleanliness, check-in policies, and excellent communication skills at their Reel Paradise 507 condo. The couple has over 400 raving reviews between all three of their Rockport listings.
"Host hospitality can take many forms – a spotless listing, a quick response to a guest need, a seamless and straightforward check-in process that makes kicking off a vacation easy, and going above and beyond to prioritize health and safety," the report says. "Superb Hosts have always been what sets staying in an Airbnb apart from other travel experiences and it starts with the hospitality they provide their guests."
In their day-to-day lives outside of being Superhosts, Sandy is a special education teacher in Corpus Christi, while Doug is retired. The couple previously lent their condo to their friends and acquaintances prior to making the decision to list it on Airbnb.
"After a year of that and [those friends] telling us how wonderful it was we decided we could make more money and support our retirement by doing Airbnb," the couple said in a release.
Their breathtaking waterfront condo is an appealing getaway from Dallas' busy city living. The charming one-bedroom, two-bathroom home can accommodate up to four guests for a relaxing vacation with stunning panoramic views of Little Bay.
Watch dolphins from the deck. Photo courtesy of Airbnb
The listing says the condo is "perfect for outdoor enthusiasts," who can dock their own boat at one of the eight private boat docks offered on the property at no extra charge. Other outdoor recommendations include dolphin watching and fishing from the wraparound back porch, or kayaking to Rockport Beach.
With a typical price of $240 a night and being booked out until late August, it's safe to say this cozy condo is in high demand with Texans yearning for a beach trip.
Doug and Sandy said in the report that they don't just treat the money they make from their Airbnb as passive income, but as ways to improve experiences for their guests.
“We work hard to ensure we offer an experience that makes our guests want to return," they said. "We are constantly maintaining and upgrading. We don’t want our guests to arrive and feel they need to go to the store to get supplies that may be missing or forgotten at home (phone chargers, spices, cooking equipment, charcoal and grill supplies, plenty of towels, beach chairs and toys, plenty of coffee and tea selections).”
True Texas hospitality is not lost on Doug and Sandy. The couple added that they always try and meet their guests in person during their stay, as they only live 10 minutes from their Airbnb properties.


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They are, despite the occasional misleading “Commie” rhetoric, old-fashioned capitalists, producers, investors, traders, designers and engineers. They are a lot like we used to be
In the 21st century, however, the U.S. consumer market represents literally a tiny fraction of the overall picture. International commerce experts know, but many people are shocked to learn, that at least 95 percent of the world’s consumers live outside the U.S. Not surprisingly, the meteoric rise of China’s middle class leads the way. Credit Suisse predicts that China’s consumer market will reach $16 trillion by 2020, surpassing the U.S. as the world’s largest—with a projected 700 percent growth in per capita income from 2000 levels.


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Global Wellness Institute launches new campaign and collaborations
The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) has launched both its PositivelyWell campaign and its Global Wellness Collaborations to help members and leaders during COVID-19 crisis. The PositivelyWell campaign aims to encourage members of the industry and people around the world to replace fear with a focus on wellness while the Global Wellness Collaborations are interactive forums allowing wellness business leaders from all over the world to honestly share what’s happening on the ground.
GWI advise that during Coronavirus (COVID-19), it's all too easy (and understandable) to slip into fears about the unknown and concerns about the suffering a global health crisis could cause. As such, the Global Wellness Institute (GWI) has launched its PositivelyWell campaign to encourage members of the industry and people around the world to replace fear with a focus on wellness.
On the PositivelyWell pages, wellness consumers and professionals will find optimistic articles on how being positive can lead to better health outcomes, as well as trusted resources on guidance about COVID-19 and a link to a new section on GWI’s wellness evidence page providing medical evidence and studies on how an optimistic outlook is strongly associated with better health outcomes, including positive effects on the immune system and longevity.
While recognising the extreme seriousness of the pandemic, the GWI believes “that this is an important moment to reinforce the self-care/prevention message that is our mission, and to encourage a focus on building a strong immune system through exercise, healthy nutrition, stress reduction, smoking cessation and more.”
Global Wellness Collaborations
To keep executives in different wellness sectors connected and sharing new strategies during the fast-moving coronavirus epidemic, the Global Wellness Summit has launched Global Wellness Collaborations. Held via Zoom, these interactive forums allow wellness business leaders from all over the world to honestly share what’s happening on the ground – and to exchange ideas for coping in these uncertain times. It’s a virtual extension of the GWS’ mission: “Joining Together. Shaping the Future.”
GWI advise that “calls are limited to 40 people, and, on average, people from ten different nations have been on each call. Chatham House Rule applies, so these are ‘off the record’ conversations ensuring executives feel comfortable sharing information and everyone can come away with honest insights on how to better weather this crisis.
Last week the GWS held four very successful ‘conversations’: two for the spa and hospitality markets and two for the fitness and mind-body sector. This week, GWS is gathering leaders to discuss Workplace Wellness and the Thermal/Mineral Springs market. Next week, will include Mental Wellness and Wellness Real Estate & Communities. Future conversations are planned for Wellness Tourism, Beauty and Retail.
GWS Chairman and Chief Executive, Susie Ellis who co-moderates the sessions noted “so many eye-opening, actionable ideas to help wellness businesses have come out of last week’s conversations. One key value is that when you have executives from many countries in dialogue, you get powerful insight from businesses who have weathered other crises (such as in Hong Kong) - or those who are weeks and months ahead of what the rest of the world is now experiencing.”
For more information on GWI PositivelyWell campaign go to https://globalwellnessinstitute.org/positivelywell/
To access new information on GWI wellness evidence, go to https://globalwellnessinstitute.org/wellnessevidence/
All GWI’s resources are free, including its bi-monthly newsletter, the Global Wellness Brief, which will include important insights and information on optimism in upcoming issues.
28th February 2020 - Global Wellness Institute develops strategic international alliances
7th September 2019 - Global Wellness Institute announces new initiative to define yoga therapy
19th August 2019 - 2019 Global Wellness Summit relocates from Hong Kong to Singapore
3rd July 2019 - Program announced for 13th Global Wellness Summit in Hong Kong
15th June 2018 - Wellness to meet fashion at 2018 Global Wellness Summit
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When the first episode of Sacred Games had set in we had got a fair idea that it was unlike any other Indian show, infact something never made before. When the first season was released, it made such huge rounds that almost everyone had binged watched it. The fame of the Netflix India’s original show was so high that Nawazuddin Siddiqui once said that people would recognise him as Ganesh Gaitonde in Italy.
Fans are now eagerly waiting for season 2 to know why and how the city will be destructed in 25 days. Nawazuddin Siddiqui had earlier put this statement that season 2 will be the baap of the first one. “Sab Marenge, sirf Trivedi Bachega”. But why and how, everyone is still wondering.
Currently, a report in Bollywood Hungama suggests that Kalki Koechlin, famous for her roles in Anurag Kashyap’s Dev D and recently released Netflix show, Zoya Akhtar’s Made in Heaven, has been signed for season 2. It is said that she will be seen playing a crucial part.
Also, a while back, Netflix had teased that “14 din mein kuch bada hone wala hai”. And it puffed up the excitement level of fans since then. And again in their countdown message, they teased, “6 din mein sab kuch dikhayi dene lagega.”
Now the question is, will a trailer be unveiled, or the release date? We cannot really wait for April for it has got so much in store for us. Just hoping that it isn’t an April Fool’s Day joke.
Talking about Kalki, we know she’s an actress who gets into the very skin of the character which she’s offered. And, if she’s joining the cast of Sacred Games now, we know she’s going to put forward her best.
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Mattel WWE Series 110 Prototype Images (Photos)
Mattel revealed images of their next upcoming set yesterday, WWE Series 110! The set includes:
- Mike Kanellis (plus Chase variant)
- Kofi Kingston
- Liv Morgan
- John Cena
- Finn Bálor
Photo Credit: Bill Pritchard
You can currently pre-order these over on RingsideCollectibles.com where you can SAVE 10% with discount code MBG at checkout!
This set may not be the most exciting lineup being there’s a lot of repeat stars like Kofi, Cena and Bálor, but the two versions of Kanellis and Liv’s first Basic figure are very nice to say the least! You can see the full gallery here on WWE’s website.
Which ones will you be picking up?
For more wrestling figure news and coverage be sure to follow Wrestling Figure News Source on Twitter!
Mattel WWE Series 110 Prototype Images (Photos) – Wrestlezone


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21 October 2020, 10:11
Features the new Microsoft Edge and visible updates to the Start Menu and Taskbar.
15 October 2020, 11:11
Latest Insider Preview build offers this feature among other software tweaks and fixes.
1 October 2020, 13:51
Feature appears to be for NVMe SSDs only for now, helpfully offers a quick backup option.
4 September 2020, 12:21
A new improved version of Windows Dictation. And tweaks arrive for the on-screen keyboard.
14 August 2020, 11:11
Latest Insider build features default GPU selection and per-app GPU preferences.
21 July 2020, 15:31
But single-screen compatible variant of the simpler OS will arrive in spring 2021, says report.
20 July 2020, 13:12
"Cloud PC provides business customers a modern, cloud-based Windows experience".
2 July 2020, 13:31
And Microsoft intros Alt+Tab Edge browser Window task switching option.
1 July 2020, 12:31
Remote code execution security vulnerabilities exploitable via specially crafted image files.
18 June 2020, 11:11
Meanwhile, it has tuned Microsoft Edge to reduce memory consumption by 27 per cent.
5 June 2020, 12:21
Post-update Windows will sometimes try to run a process requiring a DLL that isn't installed.
4 June 2020, 12:11
Spending on new laptops for WFH and students helped Win 10 advance recently.
28 May 2020, 10:11
Free update adds DirectX 12 Ultimate features. AMD and Nvidia have new drivers.
20 May 2020, 11:11
And PowerToys has been updated with a new Run Launcher and Keyboard Manager.
5 May 2020, 10:11
But before that it will be shipping the Windows 10 May 2020 Update.
30 April 2020, 12:11
There are quite a lot of FancyZones windows manager bug fixes in this release.
28 April 2020, 14:11
This means you can use Intel's generic drivers on your old Skylake laptop, for example.
9 April 2020, 15:11
That means no Microsoft Surface Neo or Surface Duo until 2021.
9 April 2020, 12:12
And the latest Insider Preview 19603 adds Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) integration.
1 April 2020, 10:11
Meanwhile, Microsoft has introduced its News Bar scrolling news feed beta for Windows 10.
26 March 2020, 12:31
Microsoft has made a 'tweener' mode, leveraging a more touch friendly desktop UI.
25 March 2020, 13:11
Company will focus on security updates from May onwards, it says.
24 March 2020, 14:41
Admits hackers are already exploiting the vulnerability in Adobe Type Manager Library.
20 March 2020, 15:11
Glimpses of new Fluent design icons, File Explorer, and new Start Menu are shared.
17 March 2020, 11:11
It took Microsoft twice as long as it originally estimated to reach this milestone.
13 March 2020, 11:11
You will need a specialised camera from the likes of Tobii to make use of this feature.
4 March 2020, 12:11
Microsoft sees this is an 'opportunity' but blames Covid-19 and Intel for stalling upgrade rate.
4 February 2020, 10:11
Latest Insider build allows users to uninstall these long-in-the-tooth staple apps.
23 January 2020, 13:11
And there is a new PowerToy utility on the way, called PowerLauncher.
22 January 2020, 12:21
At least six variants of adverts for the Office Web Apps eat into your vertical space.
14 January 2020, 15:11
v0.8 of the command line app is available starting today.
14 January 2020, 11:11
One in four Windows PCs is still running Windows 7, according to StatCounter.
11 December 2019, 12:11
Notification will start to appear on 15th January, the day after the end of support for this OS.


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EDMONDS — Top Pot Doughnuts plans to open an Edmonds shop at 7 Saturday. It’s the second location in Snohomish County for the popular local chain.
Top Pot, known for its “hand-forged doughnuts” and roasted coffee, built a 2,000-square-foot shop with sweeping windows at 150 Sunset Ave. S in Edmonds.
“It’s a really good fit for us,” said Mark Klebeck, co-founder of Top Pot.
“We love the community. It’s a bustling place that seems to be growing and growing and it really pairs with our branding.”
The three doughnuts that people new to Top Pot should try are the classic, glazed old-fashioned doughnuts, the maple bars and the apple fritters, Klebeck said.
The old-fashioned is just “one of the best doughnuts we make,” he said. The maple bars became famous after former Seahawks wide receiver Golden Tate broke into a Bellevue shop after hours to get them. And the apple fritters are giant.
He said they’re also proud of their seasonal doughnuts. He pointed to the blueberry fritters and pumpkin old-fashioned doughnuts.
The business also uses seasonal ingredients for coffee. There is a pumpkin-spice latte that uses syrup made in-house.
The Edmonds shop will be open from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. the first weekend. Normal hours will be 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. The shop will stay open a little later in the spring and summer, however. The Edmonds shop also has soft-serve ice cream.
Top Pot opened its first shop on Feb. 8, 2002, in Seattle’s Capitol Hill neighborhood. The Edmonds shop will be the 20th location, Klebeck said.
Three years ago, Top Pot opened a location at 18001 Bothell Everett Highway between Mill Creek and Bothell. Klebeck said it was an existing store and they made only minor modifications to the building.
The Edmonds shop was built from the ground up. Top Pot started working on the store two years ago but decided in mid-project to redesign it to add space for seating and create a mezzanine level for people to gather and enjoy their doughnuts.
“We had the time to tailor it to how we wanted,” Klebeck said.
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Randy Williams of Fireweed Farm in Prosser, Washington is auctioning off the largest crop of legally grown marijuana in U.S. history!
Saturday is the day, Washington retailers have been waiting for. Farmers have been working their crops all spring and summer and now its time to go to market and sell!
Marijuana retailers have been fighting low supply which has led to higher prices for high quality marijuana. The outdoor harvest has the potential to drive down prices by drastically increasing supply for retail shelves.
Grown outdoors, marijuana is much more susceptible to damage from pests and wind but the harvest can be much larger and more cost efficient due not having to pay for the electricity or cost of buying grow lights.
While store owners in colorado often grow most of their own marijuana, Washington’s law separates growers, processors and retailers.
USA TODAY estimates the price for this crop could reach 6 million dollars.
Want to sign up? Check out the Fireweed Farms website for more information


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Scanning PIP codes replaces coupons for collecting points
You all know about PIP Scanner, Pentair's mobile app, that helps professionals sell and maintain its products and thereby simplifies their daily work. This aid for swimming pool specialists in their work also received an award at the innovation awards at the latest Piscine Global Europe trade show.
The roll-out of the app
In light of its success, the company has decided to upgrade the app, which is already compatible with most TradeGrade family products. PIP Scanner can now be used across all products with PIP points, which will shortly feature PIP Codes to scan.
Throughout the 2019 season, the iconic blue coupons of the loyalty programme will disappear from product packaging and be replaced by PIP codes. This will save swimming pool specialists a considerable amount of time, as they will no longer need to send off the PIP point collection cards to the marketing service.
A fully digitalised process
You no longer need to send off the cards to the Pentair marketing service to collect PIP points, as the process is now fully digitalised.
The brand new 2.2 version of PIP Scanner is capable of distinguishing between the PIP Codes of TradeGrade products, where you have to activate the warranty to collect points and you can only collect them at the time of sale, and the PIP Codes of standard products, where you can collect points at any time after your purchase.


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LONDON (MarketWatch) -- U.K. new car registrations fell 6.1% in June from a year earlier to 209,190 units as cash-strapped consumers trimmed back on spending, trade association The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders said Friday.
Registrations by private individuals dropped 11.9% on the year to 83,425 units, with large company fleets having a 0.2% rise in registrations to 111,111 and registrations by businesses dropping 15.1% to 14,654. "Private demand fell by 7.9% in quarter two and the weakening position reflects growing concerns about the health of consumer spending," SMMT said in a statement.
Among the key car brands BMW AG (BMW.XE) saw its registrations fall 4.9% to 13,639 units, Ford Motor Co.
Bucking the downward trend was Hyundai which saw a 3.6% rise to 2,755 units, Jaguar which saw a 26% rise to 1,864 units and BMW's Mini which saw a 23% jump to 5,290 cars.
Association Web site: www.smmt.co.uk


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Formally and , the hardcore gaming-friendly Asus ROG Phone 3 could get an even more powerful sequel in the very near future.
Granted, the announcement date of the next-gen mobile ROG (Republic of Gamers) beast is not etched in stone yet, but given that Asus has already started , we can definitely expect a big launch event to take place in a couple of months or so. Maybe even sooner.
Could a design change and a name change be in the works?
An early release would allow the Taiwan-based company to take on the year’s first wave of …