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New Delhi commercial printer AP India has enjoyed a successful move into the sign and display converting sector following a huge plant relocation and acquiring the technologically advanced Kongsberg X24 digital cutting table from Esko.
With more than 35 years’ experience as a commercial printer in the corporate sector, AP India firs...
Esko has extended its Kongsberg digital cutting table range with the Kongsberg X Edge: a completely new, fully upgradeable table design. The Kongsberg X Edge is able to deliver speeds of 30 m/min with acceleration of 0.3G and able to handle the full spectrum of display, signage and packaging materials - from kiss cutting vinyl to heavy...
India’s supplier of flexo plates improves efficiency and accuracy with Esko Automation Engine
With an ever growing number of customers, Digiflex, a suppliers of flexographic plates in India, has installed Esko Automation Engine at its Hyderabad facility as part of a drive to improve efficiency.
Recognising the need for prepress automation, HP has collaborated with Esko to release an automation engine for its Indigo users. The launch is reflective of the evolution in the strategic relationship between the companies in colour and workflow focused innovation.
“HP Indigo digital presses are the leading technology driving digital t...
Platform-wide updates include ArtPro 64-bit and full plug-in compatibility with Adobe Creative Cloud 2019
Esko has unveiled the latest update to the Esko Software Platform. This newest release delivers a host of platform-wide updates and continues Esko’s ongoing commitment to regularly and consistently enhancing the solutions portfolio c...
Scodix foil, embossing and varnish applications to be added to Esko Studio software.
Esko and Scodix announce a collaboration to include Scodix packaging enhancement applications within the Esko Studio suite including, Scodix Foil, Scodix Embossed Foil, Scodix Sense for UV embossing and Scodix Spot for varnish applications.
Esko reported that it has joined forces with Danaher sister companies AVT, X-Rite and Pantone to integrate its automation and collaboration solutions, with the X-Rite and Pantone color technology and AVT’s camera inspection solutions.
The integrations are designed to preserve the digital flow of data across connected systems, addressing...
The next generation of Esko’s packaging editor defines new standard for ease of use and automation.
Esko announced a major new release of its packaging and labels prepress editor, ArtPro+. With over 25,000 Esko prepress editors currently in use, this latest version is designed to fit the needs of today’s prepress production.
Esko announced a major new release of its packaging management solution, WebCenter. WebCenter 18 streamlines and speeds up the packaging development workflow by delivering extra features that give brand owners and converters more control and visibility over their packaging preproduction specification, approval and project life cycle.
European Flexographic Industry Association gave Esko’s XPS Crystal Technology the 2018 Gold Award for Technical Innovation
Esko announced that its XPS Crystal flexo plate Exposure Unit has received the 2018 EFIA Gold Award for Technical Innovation. The Gold Award was presented to Robert Bruce of Esko by Paula Birch, sales director at Par...
Koenig & Bauer and Esko recently agreed to further strengthen their partnership in the field of packaging printing.
Colour management and workflow solutions from Esko were installed at the Koenig & Bauer demo centre in Radebeul, Germany, and are available with immediate effect for live presentations to interested customers.


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Four new cranes big enough to handle new super-sized cargo ships have been delivered to the port of Miami in preparation for the opening of an expanded Panama Canal.
The expansion will nearly double the canal's cargo capacity and the size of the ships that can pass through it. The project is scheduled for completion in 2015.
Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos Gimenez said Monday that the four new cranes will ensure that Miami's port will be able to handle the larger vessels.
Port Director Bill Johnson says the port aims to double its cargo traffic over the next several years.
The port also has two other cranes that can accommodate the larger ships. The newer container cargo ships are nearly double the size of older vessels.

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TravelCenters of America has announced the TA Truck Service Commercial Tire Network.
Operators of the TA and Petro Stopping Centers travel center brands, TravelCenters’ TA Truck Service technicians are distinguished by more than 2,000 ASE certifications. The network includes 243 truck service facilities, 1,079 repair bays, nearly 3,000 technicians, more than 1,600 RoadSquad Connect emergency roadside assistance vehicles and a growing fleet of OnSITE mobile maintenance vehicles.
“We have significantly expanded the ways in which we may sell tires and the tires that we may sell to our customers,” said Tom O’Brien, president and CEO of TravelCenters. “In addition to our traditional retail and ‘national account’ offering, we have already added tire brands, including Cooper Tire Roadmaster, Goodyear Marathon and Kelly, and expect to add others soon including BF Goodrich, Pirelli and Formula by Pirelli. We have also expanded the array of tire brands available through both our RoadSquad emergency roadside service and our growing OnSITE mobile maintenance service. Many of the tires in our lineup will now also be available for pick-up by customers, delivery at customer locations and through direct sales.”


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Startup Pitch Competition has officially started. If your startup is in Asia or you work with one of 48 Asian countries, you should seize the opportunity to apply for the investment and receive up to $200,000 to develop your company.
Houston, USA — October 30, 2020 — EDGE196, an investment group from Texas, USA, organizes an Asia Fintech and Blockchain Startup Competition 2020. This startup challenge gives entrepreneurs in fintech and blockchain an opportunity to win from $25,000 to $200,000 in seed funding.
Dates of the Startup competitions are October 19 – December 4, 2020. Winners will be announced on December 15, 2020.
The panel of investors and experts will evaluate business ideas from founders from Asia or working with Asia at this prestigious virtual elevator pitch competition. The plan is to source the next generation of fintech and blockchain founders leading the transformation in these industries and to invest in them.
– Innovative solutions in Blockchain and Fintech
– Companies that are less than 5 years old
– Innovative and scalable services and products
– Showing initial signs of traction
– Individuals cannot be members of more than one team of applicants
– Startups can be from any country but relevant to Asia
EDGE196, the organizer, is an investment company with a global startup ecosystem designed to provide mentorship and business support to entrepreneurs in 196 countries. The company is focused on providing the necessary ecosystem to talented founders to help them succeed.
“While fintech technologies lead everyday lives in China, Singapore or Japan, many Asians, in particular those of 40 million Asian workers abroad, are still struggling to remit money to their families in their country of origin. This is just part of the problem we are helping to solve. I look forward to this competition and the opportunity it brings to the Asian fintech and blockchain ecosystems.” said Jay Patel, the founder and CEO of EDGE196.
All funds awarded are equity investments and will be subject to due diligence and the execution of appropriate investment documentation.
You can submit your investor deck at http://fintechasia.edge196.com/


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The 33C heatwave has already claimed two lives in the UK this week and with the temperature set to soar to a blistering 35C tomorrow, Brits are looking for ways to keep cool.
One of the major concerns for parents is how to look after their baby during the hot weather.
And schoolboy Bishop Curry, 10, from Texas, US, has invented the perfect solution.
In an incredible video, the child prodigy shows off a small pink gadget called the Oasis.
“Bishop already has a provisional patent and a 3D model of his invention”The Oasis GoFundMe campaign
The device is designed to be placed above a child's head and blows cool air when the car becomes too hot.
The Oasis also alerts parents and emergency services when triggered.
Bishop and his engineer dad have raised over $20,000 (£15,800) in crowdfunding money and hope to patent the invention.
"We live in Texas where hot car deaths are far too common," their GoFundMe page reads.
"Bishop already has a provisional patent and a 3D model of his invention."
The child was inspired to invent the device after hearing a local story about a baby dying inside a van due to the heat.
In the US, at least 712 children have died of heatstroke after being left in vehicles since 1998.


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By Darrell Etherington.
Lyft is growing beyond its home market of the U.S., with a launch planned next month in Toronto, the largest city in Canada. Residents in the greater Toronto area and nearby Hamilton will be able to hail vehicles from five of its service options starting in December.
Riders in the cities will be able to hail Lyft Plus, Lyft Premiere, Lyft Lux and Lyft Lux SUV rides, as well as normal Lyft’s with cars that can take up to four passengers. The company is also beginning to sign up potential drivers now in advance of its rollout of its service. Rates and payouts to drivers are not yet available.
Lyft will face competition in Toronto, as Uber already has a presence, and has been operating in the city for five years now. Previously, Uber operated alongside rival Hailo in the market, but Hailo subsequently exited North America altogether, shutting down operations in Toronto.
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Increasingly customer reviews are influencing purchasing decisions, something that several research studies have highlighted.
One particular summary of this research that Econsultancy published today discusses this in the online and offline retail world. They report that Google’s consumer survey last year found 84% of customers felt that online research and feedback helped influence their buying decisions.
This article also highlighted that site visitors who interact with reviews are 105% more likely to purchase.
Econsultancy’s 2012 report - How the Internet Can Save the High Street - also touched on this issue. Of the customers they surveyed 44% said they always researched purchases online before buying offline.
This report also highlighted that 43% of shoppers now use their smartphones on the move to compare prices and read customer reviews, a huge jump from just 19% the previous year.
In the world we live in today we are exposed to a huge amount of information at our fingertips, it is therefore unsurprising that customer reviews are much more trusted than product descriptions or marketing techniques.
As the online channel and consumer choice grows, it is likely that reliance on customer reviews will only increase. Therefore retailers should act now to bring their online reviews in-store to influence buying behaviour in an positive way.


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Siu noted that the Metaverse won’t be a single or central entity but a combination of several metaverses.
The $200 billion gaming industry is rapidly becoming a key point of interaction between Web2 and Web3. In recent times a growing number of gaming companies have integrated digital wallet support and nonfungible token (NFT)-based reward systems and even launched their own metaverses.
The growing prominence of GameFi in the Web3 economy makes the likes of Animoca Brands believe that it would become an onboarding point for the Metaverse. During the Future Blockchain Summit, Animoca Brands co-founderYat Si
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Boynton Beach Police need the public’s help identifying a woman who is stealing PlayStation 3 game controllers from area retailers.
Surveillance video from a Best Buy at 550 N. Congress Ave. shows a woman taking two controllers out of its packaging and putting the items into her purse. This occurred at around 4:30 p.m. on Sept. 28.
The woman, pictured above, is believed to be the same person who stole two Xbox controllers and two PlayStation 3 controllers from the same Best Buy on Sept. 24.
Although there was no surveillance video from that incident, a loss prevention officer told police that following both thefts, he found the empty controller packaging behind boxes on a shelf in the Personal Computer section of the store.
The woman is also suspected of stealing PlayStation 3 from Target stores in Delray Beach and suburban Boca Raton.
Anyone who recognizes her is asked to call Det. Jason Llopis at 561-742-6144 or Crime Stoppers of Palm Beach County at 800-458-TIPS. Tips can also be submitted via www.bbpd.org or www.facebook.com/boyntonbeachpolice.
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Google's second Quarter: no crisis here
Google has reported its second quarter earnings this Thursday. Where the advertising economy seemed to be stabilizing, Google seems to be growing as if there is no crisis going on at all. But the 3% growth of revenue is the lowest in 10 years time. The growth is there, but its slowing.
66% of the revenues Google made was made on Google Sites, while 31% came from the Google Networks.
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Dragons' Den success for Kandy Kitchen Creations
Date published: 21 January 2022
Kandy Kitchen Creations directors Karen and Andy Turner
Kandy Kitchen Creations directors Karen and Andy Turner are celebrating after a successful pitch on the popular BBC show Dragons’ Den on Thursday (20 January).
The husband and wife team from Rochdale won the ‘New Business of the Year’ category at the 2019 Rochdale Business Awards for their innovative range of ‘Super Simple’ food products - prepackaged soups, stews, risottos and dessert - and their business has gained in reputation and size each year since.
The Turners entered the Den, seeking a £50,000 investment in exchange for a 20% stake in the business.
After deliberations, Peter Jones – who said they’d “come up with a cracking good idea” – offered them half the money for 16.75% of the company, adding that two dragons needed to invest because Karen and Andy “need a lot of support.”
Peter’s offer was matched by Deborah Meaden, agreeing that two dragons would be beneficial.
However, Touker Suleyman – who had earlier said their soup was “phenomenal” – also wanted to invest. He offered to pay one third of the money for 11% if Peter and Deborah could agree.
Karen and Andy were overjoyed as one third of their business was split between the three dragons for investment.
Based in Wardle, Kandy Kitchen Creations was started by Karen and Andy after a holiday to Canada in 2017, where they discovered food products “stacked in layers, sand-art style” at the local markets.
Andy said: “Inspired, we came back and developed our first few packs on the kitchen table.”
Today, there are 20 varieties of soup, stews and risottos as well as 11 puddings, all costing £5.
Their products are stocked in over 40 garden centres, delis and farm shops across the UK, plus attending events and markets. They continue to sell via their website, which crashed after last night’s episode due to a high number of visitors.
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BAA P.L.C., seeking to remain competitive in the growing market for duty-free products, said today that it had agreed to buy Duty Free International Inc. of the United States for $674 million.
BAA, which operates airports in Britain, has made expansion one of its goals since it was sold to investors in 1987. The company manages the Indianapolis airport system and retail shops at Pittsburgh's airport, and it is also holding negotiations to take a controlling stake in the airport at Naples, Italy.
With the planned acquisition of Duty Free International, of Ridgefield, Conn., BAA is trying to keep pace with rival companies that also are tapping the market for duty-free goods like perfume and tobacco.
BAA lost a bidding battle for Allders P.L.C.'s duty-free business to Swissair A.G. last year. Later in the year, LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton S.A., the French company whose brands include Christian Dior, agreed to buy a majority of the DFS Group, the world's biggest duty-free retail chain, for $2.47 billion.Continue reading the main story
BAA is offering $24 a share in cash for Duty Free International, which operates duty-free shops at 14 American airports and along the Mexican and Canadian borders. That is 19 percent above Duty Free International's closing price of $20.125 on Tuesday; the company requested the next morning that trading in its stock be halted pending an announcement.
On the New York Stock Exchange today, Duty Free International rose $3.625, to $23.75 . In London, BAA closed at $:6.065, or $10.22, up 34 pence.
BAA said it would soon control about 43 percent of Duty Free International's stock, with acceptances from shareholders representing about 27 percent of the total and options to buy a further 19 percent.
BAA plans to combine the duty-free shops of the American company with its seven British airports, including Heathrow, the world's busiest international airport, in London. It said the acquisition would also underpin retailing profits if the European Union proceeded with plans to ban duty-free sales within the 15-nation group in 1999.
Duty Free International had pretax profit of $34 million and sales of $570 million last year.
BAA said the acquisition would be financed from existing debt resources and would not dilute earnings in the short term.Continue reading the main story


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30% Of What You Eat Is Thanks To This Tiny Insect!
"If the bee disappeared off the face of the earth, man would only have four years left to live." - Albert Einstein
Our honey bees are dying. And collapse of the $30 billion honey bee economy in the US is looming. U.S. bee keepers lost a shocking 31% of their hives this winter, as they have for the past seven years in a row. Although the exact causes of Colony Collapse Disorder are not 100% certain, what is crystal clear is that we’re speeding towards the disastrous point at which we will not have enough bees to pollinate our crops.
As a new report from the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) details, scientists are still struggling to pinpoint the cause of so-called Colony Collapse Disorder (CCD) and time is running out.
“Currently, the survivorship of honey bee colonies is too low for us to be confident in our ability to meet the pollination demands of U.S. agricultural crops,” the report states.
CCD (being dubbed beemageddon) has wiped out some 10 million bee hives worth $2 billion over the past six years. The death rate for colonies has hit 30% annually in recent years and there are now about 2.5 million honey bee colonies in the US, down from 6 million in 1947 and 3 million in 1990. That downward spiral leaves “virtually no cushion of bees for pollination,” the report’s authors write.
If that sounds scary, it is. Take almonds. California harvests more than 80% of the world’s almonds. But you can’t grow the nut without honey bees and it takes 60% of the US’s remaining colonies just to pollinate that one $4 billion cash crop.
If the death toll continues at the present rate, that means there will soon be barely enough bees to pollinate almonds, let alone avocadoes, blueberries, pears or plums. “We are one poor weather event or high winter bee loss away from a pollination disaster,” USDA scientist Jeff Pettis said in the report.
In recent years, agricultural pesticides have become a leading suspect in bee deaths. Attention has focused on a class of chemicals called neonicotinoids. Last month the European Commission imposed a two-year ban on neonicotinoids as global concern grows over the bee population crash, which has affected several European countries too.
But scientists increasingly believe several interacting factor - from disease-carrying parasites to poor nutrition to pesticides—are responsible for the mass die-off. For instance, the report says, studies have shown that exposure to even non-fatal levels of neonicotinoids may make bees more susceptible to disease.
And as agriculture becomes ever more industrial and natural habitats that formerly bordered farmland are destroyed, bees are being starved of the food they need to help produce food for humans. “Undernourished or malnourished bees appear to be more susceptible to pathogens, parasites, and other stressors, including toxins,” said the report.
Learn More About The Value Of Honeybees To Our Everyday Lives and Discover What You Can Do To Help Avert A Potential Disaster
Here are seven simple ways that you can help out our favorite pollinators.
1. Speak up!
Add your name to the petition urging the EPA and USDA to ban neonicotinoids, a widely used class of agricultural pesticides that is highly toxic to bees and believed to play a crucial role in colony collapse disorder. The EU has just enacted a ban on neonicotinoids and we must follow Europe’s lead as there is literally no time to waste.
Sign the petition here.
2. Let dandelions and clover grow in your yard.
Dandelions and clover are two of the bees’ favorite foods – they provide tons of nourishment and pollen for our pollinators to make honey and to feed their young. And these flowers could not be any easier to grow – all you have to do is not do anything.
3. Stop using commercial pesticides, herbicides and fertilizers.
These chemicals are harmful to bees. And they’re also harmful to you, your family, and our soil and water supply, too. Definitely not worth it
4. Eat honey from a local bee keeper.
This is a pretty sweet way to help the bees. Unlike big honey companies, local bee keepers tend to be much more concerned about the health of their bees than they are about their profits. And their products do not have to travel far to reach your kitchen, either. You can almost always find local honey at your farmers’ market and it may also be available at your local health food or grocery store. It may cost a little more than the commercial options, but it’s well worth it.
5. Plant bee-friendly flowers.
This not only helps the honey bees, it will also make your yard more beautiful and can also provide you with a bunch of great culinary herbs. In addition to the dandelions and clover I mentioned above, bees love many other flowers, including: bee balm, borage, asters, lavender, thyme, mint, rosemary, honey suckle, poppies, sunflowers, marigolds, salvia, butterfly bush, clematis, echinacea (see the bee partaking of some coneflower goodness below) blackberries, raspberries, strawberries, fennel, yellow hyssop, milkweed, goldenrod, and many more.
You can also just buy one of those pre-mixed packets of wildflowers with good results. And, if you’re ever in doubt, choose native plants as they will be best suited to the climate you live in and can help support the bees throughout the season.
6. Buy organic.
Organic food and fibers like cotton and hemp are produced without the use of commercial pesticides, fertilizers and herbicides, making them inherently more bee-friendly than conventionally grown products.
7. Share this post.
Tell your friends, family, neighbors and co-workers and help to create greater awareness for our precious honey bees.
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From 2017, GlobalWebIndex is pleased to announce that it will be expanding its Core surveying program to include mobile respondents in 40 countries. In preparation for this, we’ve interviewed 85,000 internet users across mobiles, PCs, laptops and tablets to understand more about their devices and online behaviors.
In terms of ownership and usage, the vast majority of online adults today are Multi-Device Users – moving between screens throughout the day. This trend is strongest in mature markets, with the UK topping the table on 92%. Spain, the US, Germany and Sweden then follow closely behind to make up the rest of the top five countries with the highest proportions of Multi-Device Users. That PCs/laptops were particularly integral to the development of the internet in markets of this nature is a key reason behind this.
At the other end of the spectrum, 15% of online adults are using the internet via no other device than a mobile. These Mobile-Only users are most common in fast-growth markets, which occupy 13 of the top 15 places (Singapore and South Korea being the only exceptions). That’s a direct result of mobiles having been more fundamental to the internet’s evolution in these places, and that these devices have allowed some people to come online who might otherwise have lacked the necessary resource or infrastructure.
Stay tuned to the rest of this week’s Charts of the Day for further insights from our Mobile Pilot. In the meantime, clients can download our new infographic on the subject here.


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How net zero will impact all our lives
Reaching net zero emissions by 2050 will require change at a speed and scale that “cannot be achieved without sustained support and participation from citizens”.
So says the International Energy Agency’s (IEA) landmark ”Net Zero by 2050” roadmap report released in May 2021, which sets out urgent actions needed to limit global warming to 1.5°C. The report describes the pathway to this goal as “narrow but still achievable”.
Cutting emissions to meet climate targets will require policymakers across the world to balance what’s best for the planet with what’s affordable and realistic for millions of people. But even if such a balance can be struck, reaching net zero is still likely to force many of us to fundamentally rethink our lifestyles
And while the concessions to sustainability that people are prepared or able to make will largely depend on their economic and political situation, the urgent need to act on climate change involves people in both developing and developed nations.
To date, emissions reductions have required most people to make little, if any, deviation from their daily routines. And many may still be reluctant to alter existing behavior.
Breaking down resistance to change rests on raising public awareness of why it is needed, making it easy for people to adapt and incentivizing them to act.The IEA’s pathway to net zero requires a 7.2 gigatonne reduction in transport CO₂ emissions by 2050.
This scale of reduction will require many more cities to follow the example of urban centers such as Xiamen in China, which has invested heavily in building dedicated cycling infrastructure to discourage car use. The bustling city is home to the world’s longest elevated bicycle skyway, which runs for 7.6 kilometres above traffic to connect the city’s financial districts with surrounding residential areas.
If biking is not an option, then the required reduction in transport emissions will at least require more people to choose public transport over a private car. Raising awareness of the impact of climate change could also help reduce aviation emissions by encouraging passengers to take a train instead of flying. For those who continue to make journeys by car, these will increasingly need to be in electric vehicles (EVs). The IEA report calls for an end to sales of new cars with internal combustion engines by 2035. Switching to EVs means no more of the stop-and-fuel motoring that has been the norm for more than 100 years, replaced by charging largely taking place while motorists are at work, at shopping malls or overnight at home.
But without investment to build sufficient charging infrastructure — a greater challenge in rural areas and in developing countries — there is little incentive for consumers to switch. Overcoming concerns about the high cost of buying an EV and the vehicles’ limited battery range will provide a further incentive to drive electric.
Changing household habits
For many people, however, cars are no longer a necessary part of their daily routine. The rise of remote working in the wake of the pandemic has resulted in some forgoing the daily commute. But home life is no less a priority.
More than half of the required cumulative emissions reductions outlined in the IEA report are linked to changes in consumer product choices, with a further 4% dependent on behavioral change.
This includes choices like switching home boiler systems to run on clean fuels such as hydrogen, which is emissions-free if generated from renewables. A residential block in the Dutch city of Rotterdam is being heated with 100% hydrogen, for example, and two demonstration homes in Gateshead are the UK’s first to be entirely powered by hydrogen. However, investment is needed to adapt existing infrastructure to carry fuels like hydrogen, making access to this option limited for developing regions.
Retrofitting buildings with energy-efficient heat pumps is another option, which is good for the environment and reduces long-term heating bills. Global sales of domestic heat pumps reached 20 million in 2019, up from 14 million in 2010. But higher up-front installation costs may prove a barrier to greater uptake, and in older, poorly insulated buildings, the effectiveness of switching to electric heating could be reduced, removing the incentive to upgrade.
To overcome these barriers, policymakers have an arsenal of financial support programs, such as grants, subsidies and low-carbon reward schemes at their disposal, to encourage consumers to adopt energy-efficient technologies.
Legislation that incentivizes retrofitting existing buildings and creating new “green” housing developments could help overcome resistance to change and usher in an era of heat pumps, clean hydrogen, smart home tech and energy-efficient technologies.
Labeling high-emitting products can also help raise people’s consciousness of the need to cut emissions and influence their buying decisions, while higher taxes could discourage consumers from purchasing such items.
“Procurement can use labels to identify certified low-carbon suppliers more easily,” says Maria João Duarte, EMEA Representative to EU Institutions at Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group.
People can also be encouraged to buy environmentally friendly products — from cars to energy — if fewer greenhouse gas-linked alternatives are available.
It’s important to note, however, that the policy approaches adopted by different parts of the world must be both affordable and feasible for the people they impact.
Lockdowns in response to COVID-19 have shown we can quickly adapt our lifestyles to a new reality. The energy transition offers a unique opportunity to rethink our relationship with the environment and make practical changes that usher in a cleaner, healthier and more sustainable future.
And while lifestyle changes alone won’t be enough to hit climate targets, they are an essential factor in reaching net zero emissions. If consumers the world over don’t adopt them, and adopt them soon, then tougher choices will become unavoidable.


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Semi-solid-state batteries from Gotion, a company associated with Volkswagen, will go into full-scale production this year. And they promise two things: 1000 kilometers of autonomy and a significant weight reduction.
The technological race in the automotive industry has always been frenetic, but in a period of full transition to the electric car like the one we are experiencing, it has become fierce.
And many are the automotive giants who want to get their hands on the hitherto undisputed market leader: Tesla . The one closest to achieving this is Volkswagen , which has been able to maintain its leadership in recent years in this new scenario.
But Tesla’s advance is, for the moment, unattainable. The key is in its leading technology, which at the moment allows it to offer features and performance that the rest cannot reach. But maybe that will change soon. At least that’s what Volkswagen hopes.
Semi-solid state ternary batteries
The ace in the hole that Volkswagen intends to play is a type of battery that, unlike the long-awaited solid-state ones , is very close to going into large-scale production.
We are talking about the semi-solid state ternary batteries from Gotion , a technological multinational of Chinese origin that months ago reached an association agreement with Volkswagen. And Gotion claims that this very year, its flagship product will begin large-scale production.
But what is so special about these batteries? Broadly speaking, they offer a much higher energy density: 360 Wh/kg , compared to just over 200 Wh/kg for conventional lithium-ion batteries.
This, in turn, results in autonomy of up to 1,000 kilometers and a significant reduction in weight, one of the main drawbacks of current electric cars .
The plan of the Chinese company is to accelerate the transition from liquid batteries to semi-solid flow batteries and, finally, to complement solid-state batteries through the technological innovation of the iteration of the silicon-based anode, the metal anode lithium and prelithium technology.
Gotion is also about to launch the new LFP batteries with an energy density of 230Wh/kg. Likewise, it has presented the JTM+ Gotion energy exchange technology called Leishi and the EPLUS intelligent mobile energy storage charging cell.
Currently, there are more than 100 members in the Volkswagen and Gotion joint project team, covering all functional areas: cell R&D, manufacturing processes, project management, quality control and performance testing.


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Berlin, Feb. 14, 2020: Horizn is excited to announce it has been awarded “Best of Show” at Finovate Europe 2020 in Berlin.
Finovate selected Horizn, which helps banks dramatically accelerate digital adoption across all channels and improve the customer experience. Horizn’s proprietary platform equips frontline employees and customers with the knowledge to become digitally fluent and confident. “It’s great to see Finovate recognize the impact that Horizn is having with banks globally,” said Janice Diner, Horizn’s CEO. “As financial institutions look for ROI from their digital investments, Horizn is extremely well-positioned to drive digital adoption.


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LENOX — In a sign of the county’s hospitality industry revival, Canyon Ranch Lenox announced Friday that it will reopen to guests March 30, just ahead of Easter weekend, after a three-month shutdown because of COVID-19 travel restrictions.
But, Managing Director Mindi Morin pointed out that the high-end resort will continue to follow state regulations affecting travelers, as well as health protocols developed in collaboration with an in-house medical team.
According to state requirements, guests from 49 higher-risk states must provide proof of a negative COVID test within 72 hours ahead of arrival in order to be exempt from 10-day quarantine rules. The only lower-risk state is Hawaii, as well as the territory of Puerto Rico.
If not obtained before entry to Massachusetts, a test can be obtained after arrival. But, such arriving travelers immediately must begin the 10-day quarantine, until a negative test result has been received.
The regulations at Canyon Ranch also call for continued use of masks, daily temperature checks, and capacity limits for group classes and programming.
Because of the shutdown that began Jan. 4, an undisclosed number of Canyon Ranch employees were furloughed, though they were offered continued medical, dental and vision benefits, Morin said.
Last year, after a 4½-month shutdown, the resort reopened July 23 and continued operating with reduced staffing until after the Christmas and New Year’s holidays.
As of mid-2019, it had employed 600 people. In late August 2020, the resort filed layoff notices with the state for 228 staffers.
Since Canyon Ranch will be reopening at 50 percent capacity, in line with state regulations, furloughed employees will be recalled on a rolling basis over the coming weeks, Morin said.
“While we are optimistic that demand will quickly return, we do not yet know how soon Canyon Ranch Lenox will return to a more typical occupancy for this time of year,” she said.
However, the resort plans to resume a wide array of services, classes and lectures, comparable to pre-pandemic days, Morin told The Eagle.
“With that said, we will be following social distancing and occupancy guidelines which may affect the number of participants in an activity,” she added. “All of the popular outdoor activities will be available: kayaking, hiking, mountain and road biking, paddleboarding, archery and the ropes course. In addition, the pool and fitness areas will be open.”
Daily talks, classes and events will resume, as will personal services.
“For these services (massage, skin care and salon), face masks will be required to the extent they are practical during the service,” Morin said.
In pre-pandemic times, the resort could accommodate 200 guests in its two-story inn with 126 rooms and suites. During the pandemic, lodging destinations had been restricted to reduced capacity.
According to the resort’s website, room rates starting March 30 range from $660 to $1,320 per night, plus a resort fee and taxes. There is a two-night minimum for weekends.


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Fashion and philanthropy are no longer terms so alien to each other. Thousands of fashion brands are associated with numerous worthy causes and various charities across the globe.
Prominent luxury goods designer Bulgari is one such compassionate brand. Their long-running partnership with an international non-governmental organisation Save the Children has been helping to improve lives of the most vulnerable amongst us.
To mark this continuous and inspiring collaboration, the designer’s UK managing director, Vincent Reynes hosted an exclusive event at their Bulgari Hotel in London, unveiling the newest, stunning sterling silver and black ceramic bracelet bearing the Save the Children logo.
The special-edition bracelet is Bulgari’s latest creation for Save the Children’s jewellery collection. The bespoke bracelet took a proud place next to its two predecessors, a pendant and a ring, both inspired by the iconic B.zero1 jewellery line.
To date, the sales of the custom-designed charity jewellery collection has raised an impressive £1 million, helping children across UK to get best start in life, on top of their global education programmes fundraising success, aiding countries where children’s right to education is at risk due to poverty, political conflict or a natural disaster.
Marking this fundraising milestone, British actor Luke Evans, the ambassador for the partnership, is starring in a short one-off film about his visit at a school near his hometown in Wales, documenting the positive impact Save the Children work has on the lives of less privileged children in the UK.
Shown in the prestigious Screening Room of Bulgari Hotel, the Hollywood movie star highlighted the problems UK children living in poverty face and how Save the Children’s Families and Schools Together (FAST) project helps tackling these issues for children in disadvantaged areas. He said:
“The programme I visited was incredible – helping children to build self-esteem and perform better at school, which ultimately leads to a brighter future. Seeing the smiles on the children’s faces made me realise the enormous impact that Save the Children is having on the lives of thousands of children. Their vital work wouldn’t be possible without partners like Bulgari and I’m enormously proud to be an ambassador for the partnership.”
Luke is among a plethora of actors, sports personalities, singers and musicians including Olivia Wilde (main picture) who have allowed renowned photographer Fabrizio Ferri capture powerful portraits in the name of the charity.
The collection of all photographs, featuring celebrities with a raised hand, wearing Bulgari’ Save the Children ring and pendant, was published in a poignant coffee table book called Stop, Think, Give and includes Naomi Watts, Pedro Almodovar, Isabella Rossellini, Sting and even Barbie amongst its 160 snapped celebrity ambassadors.
- Available in Bulgari stores worldwide, the new Bulgari’s Save the Children bracelet retails for £360, with a £60 donation to Save the Children with each purchase.


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Medical, Pharma Groups Ask CMS for Details on Payment Database
July 29, 2014 in News
On Monday, several medical societies and a pharmaceutical industry group sent a letter to CMS asking for more details about how data will be displayed on its soon-to-be released physician payment database, Wall Street Journal‘s “Pharmalot” reports (Loftus, “Pharmalot,” Wall Street Journal, 7/28).
The Sunshine Act requires medical industry companies to disclose consulting fees, travel reimbursements, research grants and other gifts that they give to physicians and teaching hospitals.
As of August 2013, manufacturers of pharmaceutical and biological drugs, medical devices and medical supplies have been required to report all transfers of monetary value over $10 to physicians and teaching hospitals.
All data collected from August 2013 through December 2013 had to be reported to CMS by March 31, 2014, according to the final rule. The final rule also called for physicians to be given a 45-day “review and correction” period to ensure the accuracy of any disclosures to CMS.
The federal government plans to publicly release the online database of payments in September in an effort to promote transparency (iHealthBeat, 7/22).
The letter was signed by more than 20 medical societies and organizations, including:
- The American Association of Neurological Surgeons;
- The American Urological Association;
- The Biotechnology Industry Organization; and
- The Pharmaceutical Research Manufacturers of America.
In the letter, stakeholders asked CMS to explain how data will be presented on the website and what context will be available to help consumers distinguish between payments (“Pharmalot,” Wall Street Journal, 7/28). The stakeholders cited the lack of context provided in CMS’ public release of Medicare Part B payments, writing, “[T]he only information included and made available to the public was related to names and numbers … We do not believe this is an effective way to share data with the public and, in fact, can lead to confusion and misinterpretation” (Letter, 7/28).
In addition, the letter requests that CMS promote awareness of the payment database among physicians, noting that many providers still remain unaware that the data are about to go public.
In response to the letter, a CMS spokesperson said the agency plans to make available the nature and context of each payment or transfer of value it includes in the database.
Further, the spokesperson said the agency has an “extensive ongoing outreach campaign” in the works to educate and inform physicians about the website.
For example, CMS had mobile applications created that will be available at no cost to physicians to help them track payments, according to the spokesperson (“Pharmalot,” Wall Street Journal, 7/28).


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If David Attenborough's Save our Planet wasn't enough to spur changes in consumer habits, the latest pandemic was the Earth's way of telling us that enough is definitely enough.
As an individual, where and how you choose to spend your money will undoubtedly have a profound effect on your health. But did you know that a few simple changes can not only transform your body, but can also save you money? Better yet, researchers have found that voting with your spending can have a profound influence on how the Earth will fare in your generation and the ones to come. Time is even running out for your generation as Sir Attenborough explains, so the time to act is now.
When you're at the supermarket it can be hard to make the link between buying cheaper meats and the conditions that workers in meat processing plants face, or the increasing prevalence of antibiotic resistance - that's what happens when the bacteria which threaten our health no longer respond to antibiotics.
But according to the Sustainable Food Trust, while you think you're saving money through buying cheaper products, society pays for this damage through taxpayer's money. This is spent on subsidies for intensive large-scale farming, clearing up the environment, and the rising cost of healthcare. Researchers note that there are also "irreversible types of damage that will inevitably have enormous economic impacts, including antibiotic resistant superbugs, climate change, and the loss of natural resources".
While it's clear that we end up paying for it in other ways, unfortunately the damage isn't reflected in the price we pay for food. It's interesting that between 1957 and 2017 the relative amount spent on food versus other household expenditure actually halved. According to the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board
, UK consumers spend only 8% of their budget on food. They say this is because "our incomes have grown, we have smaller households and a greater choice of products at different price points". Thankfully a 2019 study that examined the daily diets of more than 5,000 UK households showed that green meals are possible at even the poorest level of income.
So what's going to be the motivator for change? The UK government has promised to slash greenhouse ga emissions to combat the climate crisis where approximately a fifth of these come from food. The challenge therefore is to convince consumers that they can make a difference to personal health and that of the planet, with the added benefit of saving money. Researchers at Oxford University
have also noted that environmental labels on food products could really help.
(I LOVE Oatly Milk - and check out their cleverly designed labels - they've really cracked this!)
The Nordic countries are already leagues ahead on this front as their New Nordic Recommendations originally published in 2012 are about to be updated again in 2022. They expertly explain the link between eating food that is in season and produced locally, and increased health benefits such as a lowered risk of chronic disease and improved weight management. Reducing food miles and time in storage improves the nutrient density whilst reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Researchers have also found that focusing more on plant based foods in place of animal products is also associated with health benefits for human life and for the planet.
So what can consumers do to fatten their wallets, slim their waistlines and breathe a breath of fresh air into the planet? Here's what the British Nutrition Foundation says
Eat a more plant based diet - reduce intake of animal protein, especially red meat. Replace this with nuts and seeds, beans and lentils and sustainably sourced fish.
Tinned and frozen fruit and vegetables are sustainable and green options as they have energy-efficient supply chains.
Eat fewer sugary and processed foods such as cakes, sweets, crisps and processed meats. Replace sugar-sweetened drinks with water and limit fruit juice to 150mls per day.
Reduce food waste at home by taking extra portions to work the next day or freezing them. Plan meals before going to the shops. Buy food that has the longest "use-by" date as this is the last date that the food is safe to eat.
Set your fridge to the correct temperature. Click here
to learn how to do this. Apparently 3 million glasses of milk are poured down household sinks in the UK every day - did I say how much I love Oatly? It also helps to promote a good night's sleep as the oat plant, technically known as Avena Sativa, has calming properties.


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The newly merged Comcast-NBC Universal executive suite continued to take shape Tuesday as NBC Universal promoted Scott Schiller, previously Comcast's senior VP-digital entertainment ad sales, to the newly created position of exec VP-digital media sales at NBC Universal's Entertainment & Digital Networks and Integrated Media division.
The promotion is the latest in a series of changes to NBCU's sports, entertainment and ad-sales divisions, and marks the first formal bundling of the two companies' digital properties to advertisers. Mr. Schiller's oversight now includes Comcast's Fandango, Daily Candy and Swirl as well as NBCU's iVillage and Television Without Pity. He will report to Dave Cassaro, NBCU's president of cable entertainment and digital ad sales, and Nick Lehman, president-digital for Entertainment & Digital Networks and Integrated Media. He will also work closely with Peter Naylor, NBCU's exec VP-digital media sales for all of the company's TV-branded online platforms.
Mr. Schiller has been with Comcast since 2009, during which time hehas seen ad sales double for the company's digital properties. Prior to joining Comcast, Mr. Schiller was exec VP-global marketing and the original chief operating officer at Glam Media. Although digital revenue is no longer broken out in Comcast-NBCU earnings reports, Mr. Schiller said the properties continue to be growth businesses for the company.
"Digital is becoming more and more important every day for marketers and consumers," Mr. Schiller told Ad Age . "I think we're approaching it from a position where the brands I've overseen have outgrown the industry dramatically. I see no reason that won't continue in the future."


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Wireless access through a Wi-Fi network will soon be available at 40 Milwaukee-area Cousins Subs locations. The Menomonee Falls-based sandwich company has contracted with EthoStream LLC, Milwaukee, for wireless implementation at all of the corporate-owned stores.
Wi-Fi stands for wireless fidelity and uses a combination of a high-speed DSL Internet connection with high-frequency radio waves to create a wireless network. The Wi-Fi network will allow Cousins customers with wireless capabilities through laptops and PDAs to utilize the Internet while enjoying a sandwich.
Although the service will not fully be available until June, Cousins has offered wireless access at four test locations since mid-December, according to John Ognenoff, the information systems manager for Cousins Submarines Inc. Customers can experience the convenience of the high-speed Internet access at the Cousins locations at 307 W. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee; 853 N. Mayfair Rd., Wauwatosa; 2140 W. St. Paul Ave., Waukesha; and N96 W15630 County Line Rd., Germantown.
According to Ognenoff, Cousins wants to stay on the forefront of the use of technology while offering its customers something different than the competition.
"We are looking to differentiate ourselves and to draw new clientele," Ognenoff said. "We think that there are a lot of people working out of their home or without an office that could utilize the space and the Internet access. Cousins could be a place to hold meetings, meet clients, prepare for meetings, or to get out of the office but still be able to work."
Ognenoff said prime locations Cousins is targeting include the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and Marquette University campuses, and suburban area business circuits such as downtown Waukesha and downtown Brookfield.
Bob David, regional account executive for McLeodUSA, Milwaukee, which is Cousins’ current telephone service provider, said integrated access service for the Internet will be installed in all Cousins corporate locations by June.
David said McLeodUSA provides a turnkey solution through a high-speed digital Internet connection with a voice system for telephone usage. After the Internet connectivity is completed within the Cousins store, EthoStream provides a router and the wireless transmission equipment, David said.
"I think for a restaurant to be implementing this is cutting edge," David said. "I think it will become more ubiquitous as time goes on, and it will be difficult to maintain a competitive advantage for those who don’t have the service."
The wireless access is subscription-based, according to Jason Tienor, president of EthoStream. Tienor said when customers open their browser windows, a subscription and login page will appear after the computer locates the network. Currently the average subscription price through EthoStream is $4 per hour.
Ognenoff said the advantage of using EthoStream for the Wi-Fi network is that a customer’s subscription will be active at every EthoStream E-Zone location. EthoStream currently serves the hospitality industry, including Kohler, Marcus Hotels and Resorts, Comfort Inn & Suites and other property management companies, Tienor said.
Other locations are in local libraries and restaurants.
According to Tienor, not only are restaurants, retail and hospitality businesses looking to implement the service, but other local wireless access providers are aggregating to offer free services and to create hot spots around the Milwaukee area. "We currently have 100 hospitality properties with wireless access and eight hot spot locations, which we are adding rapidly," Tienor said. "People are coming to expect wireless access from any location, and from a competitive factor, businesses and properties are looking to add the amenity as soon as possible."
April 2, 2004 Small Business Times, Milwaukee


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If you examine the fine print on T-Mo's G1 launch page, you will find an interesting bit of information with regard to 3G usage. Apparently, they will be soft-capping data to a slim 1GB a month max in each billing cycle. If you exceed the maximum, the powers that be will strike you down to an anorexic 50 kbps or less until the next cycle begins. Obviously, that is completely intolerable for a power user and apt to send them into a fit of rage. We will just have to wait and see if this policy is actually enforced. [T-Mobile]
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Echelon Asia Summit 2015, scheduled to take place at the Singapore Expo on June 23 and 24, 2015, is Asia’s one of the biggest technology and business event, which celebrates brightest technology and digital innovations, promising startups, and change makers in the region’s fast-growing technology scene.
As part of its attempt to bring innovative startups from all over Asia, this year the Echelon summit is holding a qualifiers event in Bangladesh on April 18, 2015. Shortlisted startups will pitch before a panel of judges and community leaders to qualify themselves for the final summit. Top 100 startups, selected through these qualifier events, from 14 countries will get the chance to showcase themselves before investors, venture capitalists and startup industry heavyweights at Echelon Asia Summit 2015. As an attendee you will have access to brightest of startup connections, best knowledge and tips and also abundant resources. It will give you access to top tier investors, VCs and startup experts and players in Asia.
Minhaz Anwar of Better Stories Limited and Bijon Islam of LightCastle Partners will speak at Bangladesh 100 Qualifier event and judging panel of the event includes: Hideki Fujita CEO and Co-Founder, COENT Venture Partners Pte Ltd, Samad Miraly, Executive Director, Olympic Industries Limited, Fayaz Taher, CEO, Fortuna Shoes, Bags and Retail Division, and Mustafizur Khan, Founder & CEO, SD Asia.
The event is for free but you will have to register to get in. You can register for the event here.


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Eat these flu-fighting foods to boost immunity
TUKWILA, Wash. -- Coming off one of the deadliest flu seasons in Washington’s history, now is the time to make sure you're protected for this season.
Doctors suggest you get the flu shot before the end of October.
"Yeah, there's a lot of myths. The flu shot does last the whole year. It's not a, 'get it too early' deal. It's going to last the whole year, it's not just a few months. So you're definitely protected if you get it now, it will last the whole flu season," said Dr. Aaron Agan with AFC Urgent Care Southcenter.
Along with getting vaccinated and encouraging your co-workers, friends and family to do the same, Agan also reminds everyone that handwashing is key, together with covering sneezes and coughs, since he said the spray can travel 6 feet and be contagious three days before feeling sick.
What you eat can also boost your immunity against the flu.
The first of the top five flu-fighting foods is not an old wives' tale.
“Like Mom always said and Grandma, chicken noodle soup! Chicken noodle soups contain carnosine which helps mobilize the immune system,” said Agan.
So what else should you eat to fight off the flu?
Whole grains, because these help build healthy bacteria in your stomach and are loaded with zinc.
Five servings of fruits and vegetables, every day.
Garlic, which contains an enzyme that helps boost immunity.
And finally salmon, tuna and trout, because fish contains omega-3 fatty acids, which can increase activity of white blood cells. Doctors suggest three servings of fish every week during flu season.


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Current laws fail to protect consumers from having their personal information gathered. This has lead to identity theft as well as personal financial ruin. There have been federal laws enforced by the United States, such as the Fair Credit Reporting Act passed in 1970 and the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act passed in 2003, which are meant to regulate the collection and use of consumer information. Unfortunately, since their enforcement our government is still having trouble protecting consumers from fraud and identity theft. Since 2005, over 350 million personal records have been stolen in the United States (“Big Brother”). On top of that, 1,000,000,000 names and addresses have been sold to companies using the information USADATA and infoUSA has found on envelopes (Cheng). Many companies will collect your information without notifying you; this is common with online companies that store your browsing history and archive your information through surveys, warranties, and credit card transactions (“Big Brother”). The next time you are filling out an online survey or signing up for a website keep in mind that the information you are sending to them can and oftentimes will be stored in a database for as long as they see fit. I believe that the United States government is doing a fine job preventing identity theft and illegal collection of personal information, but obviously they are not doing enough to ensure the privacy of consumers like you and me.
In an article from the scholarly journal “Consumers Union”, companies have been found to be using under handed ways to collect and archive your personal information through your credit history, insurance claims, health history, checking accounts, background history, purchased items, rental history, and even mailing lists (“Big Brother”). While some companies respect their consumers’ privacy, some have been known to actively purchase personally identifiable information from other companies and organizations. It was found that over 1,000,000,000 names and addresses have been sold through organizations such as USADATA and infoUSA (“Big Brother”). The Fair Credit Reporting Acts gives companies the go ahead to purchase your information if they are considering transactions with you in a related manner. This federal law was enforced in 1970 with hopes that it would be an affective form of regulation, but over the years it has been stretched and bent to give companies access to your information so that they can make predictions on the likelihood that you will be coming to them for business (“Big Brother”).
It was stated by the “North Carolina Banking Institute” journal that the personal information of over 350 million consumers have been stolen since 2005 and that from 2006 to 2007 about 15 million United States citizens had to deal with a stolen identity and lost a cumulative $5 billion (Cheng). In the years following those numbers have continued to rise and the level of consumer awareness has not gone with it. As our current federal laws have been failing to provide a protection net for us consumers we should consider ways to protect ourselves and take the time to learn about the ways that our information has and is being harvested. Although companies are required to alert you if there is a data beach, you can prevent a harmful identity theft by freezing your credit as well as limiting your paperless purchases (Cheng). Freezing your credit is a smart thing to do because criminals with access to your personal information have been known to open new credit accounts and attempt to take out loans and by freezing your credit you can stop those things from happening because there are not many companies out there that in this modern day will hand out credit without viewing your credit score beforehand (Cheng). It was found that only 41% of people feel like they have control over their personal information and how it is being used (“Consumers Like Firms”). I believe that stricter laws and a national credit freeze needs to be used so that consumers can be protected from identity theft and future ramifications because only 46 states currently are required to notify their consumers when their personal information has been lost or stolen (Joerling).
As of 2011 there isn’t a U.S. law that currently keeps consumers safe while online (“United States Moving”). Businesses have been using that to their advantage and have been known to monitor consumers’ buying and selling habits, then turn around and sell that information to a different business (“United States Moving”). The Federal Trade Commission acts as a stand-in Internet police, but unless an incident of maltreatment or a transaction is labeled as deceptive, they can’t do much to help (“United States Moving”). Many people do not know when a business is required to ask for a consumers’ personal information and when they are not required to do so. A perfect example of this is through the interview process at a new job, you are not required to enter your Social Security Numbers on a resume or application. Another example of this is through the public school system, currently 26 states collect students’ Social Security Numbers even though they are it is not required (“Schools Putting Kids”). A lot of the time there is nothing to worry about, but one thing to keep in mind is that in March of 2010 approximately 3.3 million student loan records were stolen from a United States building; according to the Privacy Rights Clearinghouse Report (“Data on 3.3 Million”).
Companies that give their consumers’ a feeling of control over their own personal information are rated higher than companies that do not, according to a survey in the “Information Management Journal.” Among those companies that let the consumers feel like they are in control are American Express, IBM, Johnson & Johnson, Hewlett Packard, and eBay. They have been rated as the safest and more respectful of consumers’ privacy (“Consumers Like Firms”). The companies listed above are doing well for themselves and that goes to show that even though our government may fail to protect consumers, there are still respectful companies out there. Some of the credit for trustworthy companies may have been put in place by the Red Flag rule, which forces companies to create identity theft prevention programs and use them to exploit identity theft attacks (“FTC: ‘Red Flags’). Companies that take this seriously tend to have a loyal customer base.
In conclusion, my research has found an inadequate amount of government involvement and protection for our consumers and that there are companies taking advantage of current laws so that they will be able to earn money, even through less than respectful methods. Although there are federal laws that regulate the trade and selling of personal information, companies have been able to bend and stretch the rules and as of 2011 there isn’t an active U.S. law that really keeps consumers safe while online (“United States Moving”). Companies have been using that to their advantage and have been known to monitor consumers’ buying and selling habits, then turn around and sell that information to a different business (“United States Moving”). If I owned a company I would run it honestly and fairly as companies that give their consumers’ a feeling of control over their own personal information are rated higher than companies that do not (“Consumers Like Firms”). As a consumer you need to be wary of the ways your personal information can be gathered. Since 2005, over 350 million personal records have been stolen in the United States and current laws are failing to protect consumers and their privacy (“Big Brother”). Many times you give companies personal information without even knowing it and that is how some people have had their identity stolen. After you give information to a company they can do whatever they want with it and a lot of the time it is abused or use for purposes unrelated to why you gave it to them (“Big Brother”).


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Delhi Liquor Low cost Provide: There’s excellent news for liquor lovers, from a bar in Delhi, people who find themselves keen on liquor will be capable of purchase low-cost liquor. The Excise Division of the Delhi authorities has allowed non-public retailers promoting liquor to provide a reduction of as much as 25 % on the utmost retail worth (MRP). i.e. in Delhi alcohol Promoting non-public shopkeepers will now be capable of promote liquor cheaply.
inform that, Delhi Authorities In February final, the federal government had banned the low cost and sale schemes given on liquor bottles. This determination was taken on account of non-compliance of restrictions associated to the prevention of Kovid-19 and unfair market habits. The Excise Commissioner of Delhi, in an order issued on Friday, once more authorized the exemption on the sale of liquor.
In line with this order, non-public retailers promoting liquor within the Nationwide Capital Area can provide as much as 25 % low cost on MRP. Throughout this, part 20 of the Delhi Excise Guidelines, 2010 should be strictly adopted. Outlets licensed to promote liquor in Delhi should strictly adhere to the prescribed phrases and circumstances and in case of any violation, strict penal motion can be taken towards them underneath the Delhi Excise Act.
Nonetheless, the order of the Excise Commissioner states that “Authorities reserves the best to withdraw the exemption at any time in view of the general public curiosity.” There can be no compulsion on the federal government to proceed with the choice of giving exemption.
Allow us to inform you that within the month of February, because of the reductions being given by non-public retailers on the sale of liquor and incentive schemes like ‘purchase one, get one free’, because of the persevering with outbreak of the Kovid epidemic within the month of February, retailers in lots of areas have been closed. There have been instances of big crowd outdoors. After that, the federal government had banned giving exemption on the sale of liquor.
Considerably, the Delhi authorities had carried out the brand new excise coverage in November 2021 itself, by which licenses have been issued to 849 shops. Beneath this, licensed retailers can provide reductions and concessions on the MRP of liquor.


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But governments at Texas, Ohio and some other nations have detained those who market CBD goods whatever the THC degree, according to the Times. That may be problematic if many men and women are carrying it out While the chemical itself seems to be comparatively secure, we must understand more, he states. This is really where CBD oil comes in to play. Some medicines and therapy plans could possibly help alleviate these unwanted consequences, but a lot of men and women are looking for a more natural pain relief alternative. To make things much worse, this amount is anticipated to grow by from the year . We vet every item completely and recommend only the very best. It’s maybe not a fantastic situation to get countless folks using cannabidiol once we don’t have the degree of proof that we want about its long term results or interaction with other drugs.
However, what should you would like ‘t need to receive large, or that which should you’ve got a moral dilemma with bud? Which are the choices? Though CBD oil is only now becoming rather mainstream, mainly due to the disagreements surrounding medical marijuana, cannabis really has an extensive history of providing relief from several distinct nations around the planet. CBD has worked tirelessly for me personally and I feel it could for you also.
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Meaning farmers that legitimately create hemp in Oregon and Kentucky in which hemp production is lawful might have their merchandise captured and motorists detained as it moves through Idaho and Oklahoma, in which authorities still apply the ban, according to the Times. A person hearing this past month from the U.S. Persistent pain is an issue for a lot of men and women.
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However, the bill left nations to follow their own legislation, a lot of which classify hemp as prohibited, reports The New York Times. Federal law says CBD oils really are lawful to own when they comprise no more than . per cent THC, a part in marijuana which, such as hemp, is also based on the cannabis plant.


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Indian pharmaceutical companies whose global revenues were affected by their exposure to foreign currencies and slump in the US sales have seen significant revenue growth in the newer or emerging markets across continents.
Even drug majors such as Ranbaxy and Glenmark, which saw decline or near flat growth in their global revenues for the December 2008 quarter, have registered steep growth in the emerging markets such as Russia and Brazil.
The emerging market focus is to reap better dividends as and when the companies enlarge their product portfolio in these regions, analysts feel.
Glenmark, which registered a 14 per cent decline in its net revenues during the quarter, saw its revenues from Asia, Africa and CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States) region leap almost 60 per cent. The company attributes it to its aggressive attempt to penetrate newer geographies.
“We will continue our emerging market strategy more aggressively. In the next couple of months, we will have several medicines registered in countries such as UAE and Egypt. The newer markets offer significant growth opportunities,” a Glenmark official said.
The importance of emerging markets increased after sales in the world’s largest drug market, the US, slowed down.
Analysts feel that Indian companies, who specialise in the production of low-cost alternatives to patented medicines, will find easy entry to several of these markets, including some of the “semi-regulated” regions in Asia and Africa.
While Russia continues to be the biggest market in the CIS region, Indian companies are also focusing on countries such as Ukraine, Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan. The companies, including Dr Reddy's and Glenmark, have active presence in these regions.
Ranbaxy, which recorded 6 per cent increase in its global sales in the three-month period, saw an 18 per cent revenue growth in the emerging markets. “Emerging markets will continue to show the fastest growth for Indian drug companies as they are introducing new products in these markets. Product registration is a continuous process and hence growth,” Ranjit Kapadia of broking firm Prabhudas Liladhar said.
A recent KPMG report has highlighted the growth opportunities in the newer markets. "Indian companies are now also looking towards emerging markets such as Russia and other CIS nations, Eastern Europe, Brazil and other Latin American countries and South Africa. These markets, similar to Indian market, have branded generics and high entry barriers that leads to less competition and higher profitability," the report said.


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Looking to develop your dream VR app but don’t have the funds to get started? Live in the UK? CreativeXR might be for you.
Applications for the 2019 edition of [...]
DroneBase, a drone services provider for businesses, has raised $12 million in a series B round of funding led by Union Square Ventures and Upfront Ventures, with [...]
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Game InfoThe new game's spectacular story promises to be a fun backdrop to the colourful cast of Disney characters making their 3-D debut on a handheld title. In addition to new worlds, Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance will feature never-before-seen gameplay elements for the series.
King Mickey and Yen Sid prepare for an impending threat by putting Sora and Riku through the Mark of Mastery exam. Sora and Riku are sent into the Sleeping Worlds, where they will face enemies and allies that have never been seen before. If they can successfully complete the task they are given, they will be deemed true Keyblade Masters.
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- Genre: Fantasy RPG (3DS)
- Theme(s): Alternate Reality, Fantasy
- Perspective(s): Third Person
- Developer: Square Enix
- Publisher: Square Enix
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Veteran designer Pallavi Jaikishan celebrates four decades in the industry, starting this August upto August 2013.
The first in a line of many celebrations will see Pallavi showcasing her creations for the first time at the Lakme Fashion Week today. As she readies for her first-ever show at LFW, she points out that the timing couldn't have been better. "I wanted to celebrate this milestone by doing something new. LFW sounded like the ideal platform," she says. Known for couture as well as bridal wear, Pallavi has worked on four breathtaking collections for the forthcoming fashion week in her signature style that blends traditional hand embroideries with modern day silhouettes, on specially woven fabrics with real zari. It's going to be a modern day collection of lehengas, saris, jackets and tunics.
Pallavi started her journey in the Indian fashion world without any formal training. "I remember making my own clothes as a teenager. I'd always be curious about different embroideries and fabrics. Even my friends would ask me for advice regarding their clothes," she shares. All this and more will hopefully be in her autobiography as well, on which she plans to work on soon.


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With operations out of Raleigh, the 26-year-old Maroni founded the company three years ago and has provided STEM and design experiences to over 150,000 students across 25 states.
With mobile workshops on 3-D printing, laser-cutting, virtual reality and more, Betabox aims to create world-class, hands-on learning opportunities for students wherever they’re located.
In interactive, revamped shipping containers, Betabox is able to bring the field trip to every school’s backyard. While a majority of their labs—around 60 percent—are being done in the Southeast, they’re hoping to expand that to other locations across the country.
“We want to create 10 hubs over the next five years,” Sean said. “And possibly set locations in different areas like Texas, St. Louis, Southern California, so we can grow our business in that manner.”
In addition to this, Sean noticed that not everyone is fortunate to have a role model or mentor in their life to expose them to the “initial cool, exciting and engaging interests.” Without those interests, Sean says, school can feel like drudgery and students won’t be motivated.
When a school can’t afford the immersion but wants a lab to come to their school, often times Betabox partners with companies, through “Powered by Betabox,” which enables those corporate partners to fund the experiences.
Around 66 percent of the company’s experiences are ‘Powered by Betabox’ with this funding model, which allows industry partners to get involved in educational-social impact while creating marketing and recruiting opportunities for themselves.
Last year, with the help of industry partners, Betabox brought over 45,000 learning hours to schools at a price of less than $2.50 per student.
“The point of Betabox is to operate as a supplement to the mentors and role models in a particular young person’s life and to create some of these spark moments, the ‘aha!’ moments,’” said Maroni. “These are opportunities to get students involved in hands-on technology. And for them to learn that it could be fun, collaborative, and something they actually see themselves pursuing.”


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Mi 11 India Launch When? Availability Details, Specs, Mi 11 India Price And More
Mi 11 India launch in March? There have been rumours about the device coming to India soon. Xiaomi is already prepping up on Mi 11 Global units, and Mi 11 India availability could get confirmed in a while. The Xiaomi flagship launched with the latest Qualcomm flagship chip, Snapdragon 888 and 108MP cameras.
The company is yet to announce Mi 11 Pro, the Pro model of the series. Mi 11 is the first phone in the world to run on Snapdragon 888 SoC. The first in the series, Mi 11 packs a wide range of features including a set of first-of-its-kind specs.
Mi 11 India Price: Mi 11 Price In India? Mi 11 Lite?
Mi 11 price in China will start at CNY 3,999 for the base 8GB and 128GB option. It’s around Rs 45,000. As per the rumours, Mi 11 price in India may start at Rs 44,999 which will directly challenge the likes of OnePlus 9, Galaxy S21 and iPhone 12 Mini. Mi 11 Lite is said to come in India as well as a rebranded Poco F2.
Mi 11 India price will remain in the entry premium flagship category, expected to start under Rs 50,000.
Coming to other variants, the 8GB and 256GB Mi 11 mid-variant will cost CNY 4,299 (around Rs 48,000) and top-end model of 12GB with 256GB variant will be priced at CNY 4,699 (around Rs 53,000).
Mi 11 India Availability, Launch: Mi 11 India Launch When?
Xiaomi is already prepping up on Mi 11 Global units, and Mi 11 India availability could get confirmed in a while. Mi 11 India launch is expected by March, depending upon the global availability and Mi 11 Pro launch. The company will probably unveil Mi 11 and Mi 11 Lite (rebranded Poco F2) in the country in short intervals.
Global Mi 11 variants recently cleared FCC certification. Mi 11 Pro launch is said to happen in February, and Mi 11 global availability will be confirmed at the same event.
At FCC, Mi 11 was cleared with three memory configurations: 6GB/128GB, 8GB/128GB and 8GB/256GB. The same models are expected to be brought to India.
Mi 11 Specifications, Features: Mi 11 Top Features
Mi 11 comes with a 6.81-inch OLED screen. It’s a Quad HD+ display offering a screen resolution of 3,200 x 1,440 pixels. The display will offer a refresh rate at 120Hz supporting 240Hz touch response rate. The panel will offer a peak brightness of 1,500 nits. The display is protected by Gorilla Glass Victus.
Mi 11 offers DCI-P3 colour gamut, HDR10+ and Motion Estimation, Motion Compensation (MEMC).
It’s the first phone in the world to run on Snapdragon 888 SoC. Mi 11 has the octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 SoC, paired with up to 12GB of LPDDR5 RAM. Mi 11 benchmark scores stand at a single-core score of 1,135 and multi-core score of 3,818.
In terms of optics, Mi 11 comes with a 108-megapixel main camera. It has a f/1.85, 1/1.33 inch sensor size, 0.8 micron pixels with OIS. There is a 5-megapixel tertiary sensor with an f/2.4 macro lens that has a focal length equivalent to 50 millimetres.
The main sensor sits next to the 13-megapixel ultra-wide camera with f/2.4, 123 degree and a 5-megapixel telephoto macro sensor (f/2.4). Mi 11 supports 8K recording with night video mode for brighter low light video. Mi 11 packs a 4,600mAh battery supports wired Mi TurboCharge 55W and 50W wireless charging.


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Ad industry calls for no deal Brexit to be ‘taken off the table’ after Prime Minister loses vote
The ad industry has called for the no deal option to be “taken off the table” after parliament rejected the Prime Minister’s Brexit plan by a staggering 230 votes.
The result shows there is no majority support for the government’s Withdrawal Agreement but gives no clear guidance as to the way forward or a version of the agreement that could claim support. The Advertising Association (AA) is, however, calling on the government to quickly come up with a viable alternative to reduce uncertainty for business and remove the option for no deal that it believes would be “hugely disruptive”.
The AA says the ad industry has three major concerns: cross-border data flows; the plurality of broadcasting channels to carry cross-border advertising; and a flexible migration system.
“The UK is the world’s most internationally diverse hub for advertising, generating stellar growth in exports and a strong trade surplus in advertising services. The choices we make over the coming weeks will determine our post-Brexit success and if there is a flexible, business-friendly system we will have higher growth and stronger exports, than if we have a highly-restrictive regime,


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The international trading system has become increasingly services-oriented, with online services becoming particularly important during the COVID-19 pandemic. In response to this trend, a dozen WTO members proposed a discussion, in the context of the Work Programme on Electronic Commerce, on how governments are helping businesses and consumers increase digital capabilities while seeking to address the digital divide. All members welcomed the proposal as a positive contribution to the e-commerce work programme.
The proponents suggested a discussion of the challenges and opportunities for digital services delivery and governments' activities aimed at achieving better digital inclusion. This includes providing assistance to micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) and developing countries so that they may increase their share of services exports.
Many developed countries presented their ongoing programmes for increasing digital capabilities in developing countries. Some developing countries underlined that improving connectivity, mastering digital tools, and enhancing international cooperation are essential to make the transition from being buyers to suppliers in international services trade.
Several developing countries highlighted the key role of e-commerce in supporting economic growth and development and in helping MSMEs, in particular, remain active during the crisis. They also mentioned several challenges, including infrastructural constraints and the need to have access to data. They pointed to the importance of government policies that help ensure the gains from online services trade are distributed more equitably across countries.
Members also discussed the COVID-19 pandemic and its implications for trade in services. Many delegations highlighted the importance of sharing experiences, including on trade-facilitating measures adopted to deal with the crisis and to promote economic recovery.
Several WTO members referred to a recent report issued by the WTO Secretariat, which highlighted a greater reliance on online services in sectors such as retail, health, education, telecommunications and audio-visual in the wake of the crisis. This is due to consumers developing new ways of coping with social distancing measures and to suppliers accelerating efforts to expand their online operations.
Many members noted that the crisis has underscored the urgent need to address disparities in digital connectivity. In reference to the moratorium on imposing customs duties on electronic transmissions, which members renewed in December 2019, the African Group said that the pandemic had further highlighted the importance of collecting tariff revenue on such transmissions.
Many members said that creating conditions conducive to trade in services, including open trade policies, will be key to bringing about a sustained and socially inclusive recovery from the COVID-19 crisis. They also stressed the need to avoid restrictions in areas such as cross-border data flows that could undermine economic recovery and the importance of services-related measures being put in place in a transparent manner.
New trade concerns
Australia's 5G-related measures
China raised concerns over Australia's measures on 5G telecom projects, arguing that these prohibit Chinese companies from participating due to unreasonable, non-transparent and discriminatory requirements. These measures violate the non-discrimination principle (also known as the “most-favoured nation principle”) and the transparency obligations in the General Agreement on Trade in Services (GATS) and Australia's GATS commitments, China said. It argued that they also undermined the business operations of Chinese services suppliers in Australia. China called on Australia to treat Chinese companies in an objective, just and fair manner.
Australia said that its 5G network requirements are fully consistent with WTO rules and that foreign companies are welcome in the country. Australia said it is the first time that it has heard concerns about this matter in the Council and reiterated its availability to engage with members in a constructive manner.
Russia's fixed satellite operators measure
The United States sought clarifications about a Russian measure concerning the allocation of radio frequency bands for foreign satellite operators, arguing that it violates Russia's relevant commitments under the GATS. Canada and the European Union echoed the US concerns.
Russia stated that it was not aware of the measure at issue having created any difficulties for foreign suppliers and emphasised that there have been no instances of Russian operators being prevented from using the services of foreign satellite operators.
Russia's software pre-installation measure
The United States raised a concern about a Russian measure on the pre-installation of software, noting that, although the measure had been previously discussed in the Council for Trade in Goods and the Technical Barriers to Trade Committee, it also had implications for services trade. The US claims that the measure violates Russia's GATS commitments in several services sectors, including computer and related services, telecommunications and audio-visual services. Canada, the European Union and Japan echoed the US concern.
Russia noted that the legislative process has taken into account the views of foreign service suppliers and stated that the measure at issue did not prohibit the pre-installation of foreign software, did not contain any discriminatory provisions and was consistent with Russia's GATS commitments.
Other trade concerns
China's cybersecurity measures
Japan and the United States reiterated concerns over China's proposed implementation of its Cybersecurity Law, including on matters related to data localization and security assessments on cross-border transfer of data. Japan said it is closely following how China is taking its comments into consideration, including the need for a level playing field in China for foreign and domestic operators. The United States shared Japan's concerns and asked China to update the Council on the status of the draft decree. These concerns were echoed by Canada, the European Union and Chinese Taipei.
China said that the purpose of its cybersecurity measures was to guarantee the security of critical information infrastructure and its supply chain and to safeguard its national security. China said it followed a transparent legislative approach by seeking comments from various stakeholders and taking them into consideration and would continue to do so in the future. It reiterated its willingness to engage on this matter and recalled that Japan and the United States also have laws on cybersecurity. It recalled its concerns regarding the relevant US Executive Order issued in May 2019 and called on the US to bring its measure in line with its commitments and obligations under the GATS.
Viet Nam's cybersecurity measures
Japan and the United States reiterated concerns about Viet Nam's draft cybersecurity measures, including on issues such as data localization, which they claim are negatively disrupting business for foreign operators. Canada, the European Union and Chinese Taipei echoed these concerns.
Viet Nam reiterated that it has followed a transparent process and kept an open mind by consulting with all relevant stakeholders.
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Private equity firm Nederlands MerkGoed acquires Dutch outdoor label Nomad
Haarlem-based private equity firm Nederlands MerkGoed announced today that it has acquired Dutch outdoor brand Nomad for an undisclosed amount.
Nomad is known for backpacks, outdoor apparel and accessories. Following the acquisition, Nederlands MerkGoed aims to further expand the label both in the Netherlands and abroad.
Arnaud van der Vecht, investment partner at Nederlands MerkGoed, said in a press release: “The acquisition of Nomad fits perfectly within our strategy. We are currently expanding our interest in [the recently acquired international hockey brand] Dita and provide cross fertilization and synergy benefits for both brands.”
Anouk Kooijmans, CEO at Nomad, added: “The difficult decision to sell the family business was mitigated by the first discussions with Nederlands MerkGoed. It became clear that the aim is not to realize a quick exit but that initiatives will focus on the further development of a profitable company. The results of Dita and the sharp vision on the future of Nomad were decisive factors. The fast-growing outdoor market offers great opportunities for Nomad to continue national and international growth.”
Nomad is a family-owned business, which launched in 1978 and was founded by Bob Kooijmans in Zevenaar. In 2017 Anouk Kooijmans was named as CEO of the company.
Nederlands MerkGoed focuses on the accelerated growth of promising brands. The company’s current portfolio includes brands such as Ranja, BenBits, Limeau and Dita.
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