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U.K. discount retailer B&M European Value Retail (BMRPF) has had a good year. At 460p, the shares are about 17% ahead of what they were when I recommended them in my June piece on Seeking Alpha, “Well-Poised Retailer For A Reopened U.K.: B&M European Value Retail.” They have recently tested higher levels, getting to 498p at one point. 500p may be a resistance point for now.
However, there is an upcoming stream of good news, which I think will help propel the shares higher.
FTSE Membership Will Help the Shares
It was announced that B&M will enter the FTSE-100 index of leading U.K. companies. The change will take effect from September 21.
First, it is worth noting that this in itself is a sign of a company in the ascendancy. The index is basically the hundred highest-capitalized listed companies on the London board. So, as with other such indices, getting added into it is indicative of a company whose capitalization is increasing, while falling out of it reflects a reversal of fortunes on that score. B&M will be replacing broadcaster ITV (ITVPF, ITVPY), which has been having a hard time of it in recent years.
As part of the index, there ought to be more buying by index tracker funds who buy the index components.
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Academic research found that stocks exhibit positive abnormal long-run performance following their inclusion in the FTSE-100 index. The researchers also found that shares benefitted from short-term cumulative abnormal returns around the time of the promotion to the index. They speculated that that may be due to the aforementioned purchasing by index tracker funds, but the evidence for that was inconclusive. In any case, both short term and long term, inclusion in the index was positive for the share price.
Shares Will Have Additional Momentum Aside from the Index News
As I outlined in my piece “B&M: Strong Earnings Guidance Is A Clear Buy Signal,” the company has already guided the market to expect a near-doubling of adjusted EBITDA for the current six-month period, which ends on September 26.
I think some of that has been reflected in the run-up in shares of late. They have had a good year so far and despite some recent falls, the trend over the past several months has been clearly upwards.
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That is indicative of the fact that the company’s barnstorming performance during the COVID-19 pandemic is not only impressive in itself, it is also impressive when set against the general trend for retailers such as supermarkets, who have struggled to translate the pandemic sales surge into a profits surge.
Although there has been upwards price movement, I still don’t think the current share price fully factors in the strength of B&M’s performance this year. Additionally, with the economy in recession, the medium-term investment case for discount retailers such as B&M has strengthened, in my opinion.
I expect a pop in the share price in September or October, as the shares benefit from the dual impact of increased demand due to the FTSE inclusion and the market’s full appreciation of the B&M growth story when the first-half results are revealed.
Conclusion: B&M Has Further Upside
With a current P/E around 23 and a recent run-up in its price, I don’t think B&M is cheap. However, the stream of good news continues for now, and I expect that to have a positive impact on the shares. While I understand taking profits now, I think there is further upside for the retailer in the short term based on the positive news stream and index buying. I expect to see it test 550p in the coming six months versus 460p today.
Disclosure: I/we have no positions in any stocks mentioned, and no plans to initiate any positions within the next 72 hours. I wrote this article myself, and it expresses my own opinions. I am not receiving compensation for it (other than from Seeking Alpha). I have no business relationship with any company whose stock is mentioned in this article.


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Tata Tiago EV: Two annoying issues faced by me post service
I am seriously wondering if Tata had rushed up Tiago EV without proper quality control & reliability checks.
BHPian Aceman82 recently shared this with other enthusiasts
Looks like Tata has replaced the need for visiting fuel bunks with regular visits to the service centre
Two issues have cropped up after 1st Service.
Car does not charge fully and stops charging at random:
Not sure what is going wrong where the car refuses to charge any further. To fix this, have to drive for a minute/two to reduce the charge by a couple of percentage points and then connecting the charger once more. At this point it would start charging and stop randomly at a different point.
Fuel/Charge lid not opening/closing is back again
In the 1st service, i had explicitly called out this issue to PPS motors and was guaranteed that its fixed. Less than a week after service, the charging lid now does not close (if opened) or vice versa.
I am seriously wondering if Tata had rushed up Tiago EV without proper quality controls (or) reliability checks. Need to run back to the service centre today once more to look into these issues. It is not like everyone has time to drop everything in their schedule and run to the service centre every week.
Read BHPain comments for more insights and information.

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With the new partnership, customers can now have their Vallarta Supermarket groceries, including prepared foods and general merchandise, delivered straight to their door via Instacart.
Instacart has teamed up with one of the largest Latino-owned supermarket chains in the U.S. on same-day delivery.
The company announced it will be launching a “Vallarta Go” program from nearly all Vallarta Supermarket locations. With the new partnership, customers throughout Southern and Central California can now have their Vallarta Supermarket groceries, including prepared foods and general merchandise, delivered straight to their door via Instacart, just in time for the holidays.
"With ‘Vallarta Go’ we’re making it more convenient and safe for our customers to shop at Vallarta, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Andrew Lewis, Vice President of Marketing, Vallarta Supermarkets. “Customers can now shop from the convenience of their home and have their groceries and fresh authentic foods Vallarta is known for delivered to their door. Curbside pick-up is also an option in select locations.”
This is the fifth Latino grocery partner for Instacart, which has great timing. Hispanic grocery chains are poised for huge growth as the Latino population, which currently stands at 61 million, is set to more than double over the next 40 years. Latino grocery chains (such as Vallarta, Fresco Y Mas, Northgate Gonzalez Market, and others) are expanding at a rapid clip; so is demand for e-commerce from those grocers. Meanwhile, Instacart has also been signing up H Mart and other ethnic grocers who are looking to keep up with demand for grocery e-commerce, especially from consumers shopping for multicultural products.
The Vallarta Go Instacart service will be available at Vallarta’s stores located throughout California including San Fernando Valley, Whittier, Downey, Pasadena, Santa Clarita Valley, Simi Valley, San Diego, Santa Maria, Oxnard, Victorville, Hesperia, Indio, San Joaquin Valley, Antelope Valley, Anaheim and Los Angeles.
Founded in 1985, Vallarta Supermarkets is a full-service independent grocery chain with 52 locations throughout California.
Instacart recently launched another innovative program related to EBT SNAP with ALDI. The introduction of Instacart’s EBT SNAP program comes at a time when food insecurity in the United States has compounded as the nation continues to be affected by COVID-19. During the coronavirus recession, unemployment has skyrocketed and SNAP rosters have grown by more than 17%, with more than 6 million new enrollees.
Instacart has partnered with more than 500 national, regional and local retailers to deliver from nearly 40,000 stores across more than 5,500 cities in North America. Instacart’s delivery service is available to more than 85% of U.S. households and 70% of Canadian households.


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PC World reports that Samsung confirmed that the release date for their Blu-ray player in the United States is still June 25th.
Yesterday we reported about Samsung confirming a delay of their Blu-ray player into autumn. The news was from the UK though. So apparently Samsung is still on track to be offering the first Blu-ray player on the US market. It is supposed to drop in 11 days. Amazon.com still does not specify a shipping date though.Sony confirmed again that the first seven Blu-ray discs ship June 20th. Why Samsung is not synching the release of the BD-P1000 with the movie releases is strange.
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Clean out clothes for a good cause
WINTER has hit on the Fraser Coast and the local Red Cross shop in Hervey Bay is in desperate need of winter woollies to meet demand by shoppers and to help raise vital funds.
Head of retail Richard Wood said the greatest need right now is for coats, jackets, jumpers, boots, scarves and beanies.
"Anything warm and woolly in good condition is greatly appreciated," Mr Wood said.
"If it's the kind of thing you'd give to a friend then it's something we'd love.
"If you have some spare time over the weekend simply collect any winter clothing you no longer need and visit one of our stores to donate to help give them a new lease on life."
Red Cross has over 150 stores in all states and territories and donated goods make up 90 per cent of sales.
When you donate clothes you no longer wear or don't have room for, Red Cross is able to sell them to raise money for their support services, which help people when times are tough.
Red Cross is always on the lookout for committed volunteers who want to bring their own style to any Red Cross store, which are entirely run by volunteers.
- The Red Cross store in Hervey Bay is located at Shop 6, Eli Waters Shopping Village (corner of Maryborough Rd and Ibis Blvd, Eli Waters).
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Flight Display Systems introduced its upgraded Select CMS Platinum cabin management system this week at EBACE. Compared with the original Select CMS, the company said the Platinum version offers higher quality, better reliability and lower costs, and it is easier to install. The system provides high-definition with resolution up to 1080p on monitors from five to 55 inches. It also offers control through iPads, Android devices or any Web browser.
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Adopting a strategy that lives up to the tagline ‘Reset, Resurgent’ that its investor presentations begins with, Strides Pharma Science Ltd. plans to repurpose some existing medicines for COVID-19 while counting on new products to fill the gap in revenues left by ranitidine after its withdrawal from the US market this April post a request by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
During the fourth quarter to March, Strides reported marginally higher consolidated revenues of INR6.36bn ($83.8m) versus INR6.33bn for the same period in FY2019. After reporting an exceptional item of INR1.13bn due to a write-down of inventory and other expenses related to the recall of ranitidine, one of its top five products, it reported a net loss of INR2.06bn compared to a profit of INR447m.
Improved market share for its existing portfolio, product launches from a basket of approved ones and exploring more market opportunities should help the company achieve a 25-30% growth in FY2021 US revenues compared with $192m in FY2020 adjusted for ranitidine, company officials said on a post-earnings call. ("Ranitidine Blow Sees Indian Firms Take Different Paths" "Scrip" )
While COVID-19 hasn’t caused a major business disruption so far, Strides has decided to conserve cash in FY2021, perhaps the reason why it is adopting a wait and watch attitude for antiviral drugs in its portfolio that could be redirected to treat COVID-19, but will require expenditure on clinical trials.
The company’s presentation referred to the likelihood of several antiviral drugs being repurposed in FY21, but Strides founder and non-executive chairman Arun Kumar noted that several countries are creating their own protocols. “Repurposed drugs are all up in the air. We have a whole basket of products…we are ready with everything, but it depends upon which country, what protocols, what's the next wave looking like? So, we can’t give you a definitive color on the opportunity around repurposed drugs,” Kumar said in response to an analyst's query on the earnings call.
At the same time, after beginning exports of favipiravir to Gulf countries, the company is now planning to begin bioequivalence studies in India for the molecule. Strides said the Drugs Controller General of India had granted approval for “conducting human studies….our approval is for carrying out bio-equivalence study to the innovator product Avigan”. The influenza antiviral drug was originally developed by Japan's Fujifilm Toyama Chemical Co. Ltd..
Favipiravir has found favor with Indian authorities. While assessing redirected drugs/drug combinations to treat the disease, a government task force for the repurposing of drugs showed favipiravir and immuno-modulator tocilizumab leading the race.
Zhang Xinmin, an official at China’s Ministry of Science and Technology, said in March that favipiravir was effective in treating COVID-19 patients at hospitals in Wuhan and Shenzhen. Avigan is being clinically tested in Japan for use in COVID-19 and has already been use in around 2,000 COVID-19 cases in Japan, with reports that it has shown effectiveness.
Another Indian company, Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd., has already initiated Phase-III randomized clinical trials of favipiravir on 150 patients displaying mild to moderate symptoms of COVID-19. Conducted at over 10 hospitals in India, the study is expected to be completed by August.
While COVID-19 presents opportunities, it also presents operational challenges. However, Strides didn’t see any significant impact, except a depletion in stocks, during the fourth quarter and expects a promising performance in FY2021, said R Ananthanarayanan, managing director and CEO.
A “people first” approach, adherence to all government and health aid authority guidelines and other efforts have helped to keep the company running.
“Our team has chartered a business continuity plan... we stay focused on conserving capital and identified austerity measures, along with many areas for improvement. We've maintained our agility and responsiveness to emerging trends….even though uncertainty exists in the magnitude and impact of the COVID-19 outbreak, we strongly believe that our businesses are well positioned to deal with this,” he added.
An indirect fallout of COVID-19 is the possibility of donor spends on anti-HIV and anti-malarial programs being impacted, company officials said.
While the company is poised to achieve planned outcomes on the ARV (antiretroviral) and malarial business, macro factors including the outbreak of Covid-19 could result in a reduced focus/donor pool for ARV, malaria and other infectious diseases.
“It will be fair to assume that 80% of the business will have a very solid growth, profitability and cash flow.The lockdown will significantly increase impacted people with tuberculosis and malaria and HIV. But I just think that the donors will be more preoccupied on COVID,” said founder Kumar.
The firm believes that if donor funding doesn't come through "the way it normally should", then there will be probably reduced allocation to all companies, but maintained that these are still early days.
Given these unpredictable headwinds, Strides plans to introduce around 15 new products across different markets, at least five of which will be in the US.
During the third quarter, six products had been launched, delivering revenues of about $20m in FY2020. “These products have an annualized revenue of about $45m which we will clearly realize in FY21. We have a basket of about 35 products that are approved but not commercialized. We also expect a significant ramp-up in the supplies under the VA (veteran affairs) program,” said Ananthanarayanan.
Strides expects 10 to 12 new product approvals in the US in FY21 and 12-15 ANDAs will be filed during this year. Over 20 new filings are expected for the other regulated markets.
On the 18 abbreviated new drug approvals (ANDAs) for the US market bought from Pharmaceutics International Ltd (PII), Kumar explained it typically takes a year for a new product to be launched after being acquired. ("Asia Deal Watch Strides Obtains 18 US ANDAs From Pharmaceutics" "Scrip" )
“For some of these products, the process was inefficient or the API (active pharmaceutical ingredient) the source was not competitive enough for us to get to our targeted margin. On the acquired ANDAs, we take approximately a year to get our supply chain right, our process corrected. And in some cases, even conduct another study if required. That's why we have a fairly long tail of uncommercialized products,” he added.
Though ranitidine was withdrawn from the US market on 31 March, the last day of FY2020, the company has reported an impact of $21m. The product accounted for $46m of sales during the year, benefiting from a relaunch in November as it remained the sole player in tablets, which was 90% of the ranitidine opportunity. ("Strides New CEO Reiterates Strategy Thrust On Execution" "Scrip" )
“The work FDA has asked us to do will take several quarters..we don’t believe ranitidine will be back in the market for at least two years. We still believe in the molecule and will continue to invest time and money to see if we can bring the product back,” said Kumar.
The fate of ranitidine hangs in balance after the US FDA requested immediate removal of ranitidine over-the-counter and prescription drugs after finding that unacceptable levels of NDMA can form during storage above room temperature or beyond expiry. However, it left the door a bit ajar when Center for Drug Evaluation and Research director Janet Woodcock said that this may be a fixable problem, and they’re open to companies demonstrating that when reformulated, their product will be stable.
In the US, Strides’ FY2020 revenues including ranitidine sales stood at $238m, 61% higher than the FY2019 figure of $150m. After accounting for the ranitidine impact, US sales were 47% higher. Other regulated markets brought in $118m compared to $81m, a 47% uptick year-on-year while the emerging markets and institutional business reported a 34% drop to $54m over $82m in FY2019.
For the full financial year, Strides reported revenues of INR28.05bn compared to INR22.19bn in FY2019. Net profit in FY2020 stood at INR305.8m versus INR3.3bn in FY2019.
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Today Apple is holding a media event at the Apple head quarters in Cupertino. The event starts at 10am PCT. The current rumors point to the announcement of new iMacs.
Apple also notified .Mac users of a down-time for today. This notification is of course the basis to assume that Apple will roll-out a .Mac update.Apple Insider reports that there might be slightly updated new Mac mini and possibly a new iLife release.
The Apple store will be down again. That is the only sure thing we can say for the upcoming Apple event.
In any case the Apple stock price gained 2.58% in yesterday's trading and is getting closer to the level it had before the debunked production cut rumor hit.
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TJX Companies Inc (NYSE:TJX) – Equities research analysts at Northcoast Research lifted their Q2 2020 earnings per share (EPS) estimates for TJX Companies in a note issued to investors on Wednesday, May 22nd, Zacks Investment Research reports. Northcoast Research analyst T. Vierengel now forecasts that the apparel and home fashions retailer will post earnings per share of $0.62 for the quarter, up from their previous forecast of $0.60. Northcoast Research also issued estimates for TJX Companies’ Q4 2020 earnings at $0.76 EPS, Q1 2021 earnings at $0.64 EPS and Q4 2021 earnings at $0.84 EPS.
TJX Companies (NYSE:TJX) last released its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, May 21st. The apparel and home fashions retailer reported $0.57 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the Thomson Reuters’ consensus estimate of $0.55 by $0.02. TJX Companies had a net margin of 7.69% and a return on equity of 57.47%. The firm had revenue of $9.28 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $9.21 billion. During the same period last year, the business earned $1.13 earnings per share. TJX Companies’s revenue was up 6.8% compared to the same quarter last year.
Other analysts also recently issued research reports about the stock. Loop Capital boosted their price objective on shares of TJX Companies from $47.00 to $50.00 and gave the stock a “hold” rating in a research report on Wednesday, February 27th. Telsey Advisory Group restated an “outperform” rating and set a $62.00 price objective (up previously from $56.00) on shares of TJX Companies in a research report on Thursday, February 28th. MKM Partners boosted their price objective on shares of TJX Companies from $58.00 to $61.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, February 28th. Morgan Stanley boosted their price objective on shares of TJX Companies from $56.00 to $58.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Thursday, February 28th. Finally, Credit Suisse Group boosted their price objective on shares of TJX Companies from $50.00 to $55.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research report on Thursday, February 28th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, nine have given a hold rating and seventeen have issued a buy rating to the company. TJX Companies has an average rating of “Buy” and a consensus target price of $56.46.
TJX Companies stock traded up $0.52 during trading on Thursday, reaching $53.34. The stock had a trading volume of 5,459,300 shares, compared to its average volume of 6,069,537. TJX Companies has a 52-week low of $41.49 and a 52-week high of $56.64. The company has a quick ratio of 0.46, a current ratio of 1.23 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.92. The company has a market capitalization of $64.05 billion, a P/E ratio of 25.28, a P/E/G ratio of 1.82 and a beta of 0.72.
Several institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in TJX. BlackRock Inc. lifted its holdings in TJX Companies by 113.3% in the 4th quarter. BlackRock Inc. now owns 90,260,028 shares of the apparel and home fashions retailer’s stock valued at $4,038,232,000 after purchasing an additional 47,939,993 shares in the last quarter. FMR LLC increased its stake in shares of TJX Companies by 4.0% during the 1st quarter. FMR LLC now owns 53,531,356 shares of the apparel and home fashions retailer’s stock valued at $2,848,403,000 after acquiring an additional 2,052,931 shares during the last quarter. Vanguard Group Inc increased its position in TJX Companies by 1.2% during the 3rd quarter. Vanguard Group Inc now owns 49,232,312 shares of the apparel and home fashions retailer’s stock worth $5,515,004,000 after purchasing an additional 593,647 shares in the last quarter. Bank of New York Mellon Corp increased its position in TJX Companies by 77.9% during the 4th quarter. Bank of New York Mellon Corp now owns 33,050,653 shares of the apparel and home fashions retailer’s stock worth $1,478,686,000 after purchasing an additional 14,469,980 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Oregon Public Employees Retirement Fund increased its position in TJX Companies by 13,963.2% during the 4th quarter. Oregon Public Employees Retirement Fund now owns 26,176,882 shares of the apparel and home fashions retailer’s stock worth $585,000 after purchasing an additional 25,990,744 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 89.13% of the company’s stock.
In other TJX Companies news, EVP Richard Sherr sold 1,480 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Wednesday, May 22nd. The shares were sold at an average price of $51.35, for a total value of $75,998.00. Following the transaction, the executive vice president now directly owns 117,228 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $6,019,657.80. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this link. Also, Director David T. Ching sold 20,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, June 12th. The stock was sold at an average price of $52.20, for a total transaction of $1,044,000.00. Following the completion of the sale, the director now owns 28,771 shares in the company, valued at $1,501,846.20. The disclosure for this sale can be found here. Insiders sold a total of 129,978 shares of company stock worth $7,001,230 over the last ninety days. Corporate insiders own 0.18% of the company’s stock.
The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, September 5th. Stockholders of record on Thursday, August 15th will be issued a $0.23 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Wednesday, August 14th. This represents a $0.92 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.72%. TJX Companies’s payout ratio is 43.60%.
TJX Companies announced that its board has initiated a share buyback program on Wednesday, February 27th that allows the company to buyback $2.25 billion in shares. This buyback authorization allows the apparel and home fashions retailer to buy up to 3.6% of its shares through open market purchases. Shares buyback programs are often an indication that the company’s board believes its shares are undervalued.
About TJX Companies
The TJX Companies, Inc operates as an off-price apparel and home fashions retailer. It operates through four segments: Marmaxx, HomeGoods, TJX Canada, and TJX International. The company sells family apparel, including footwear and accessories; home fashions, such as home basics, furniture, rugs, lighting products, giftware, soft home products, decorative accessories, tabletop, and cookware, as well as expanded pet, kids, and gourmet food departments; jewelry and accessories; footwear; and other merchandise.
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Every Generation Z Takeover Story You’ll Be Reading for the Next 10 Years
When he was only 14 years old, Duncan Mitchell dropped out of middle school after watching an inspirational episode of Billions on Showtime.
“I knew then that there was something more for me,” said Mitchell, now 16 and the CEO of a professional virtual-reality fidget-spinning league. “People in my generation, all they wanna do is dab on some business, you know?”
Mitchell’s aspirations are typical of Generation Z—also known as post-millennials, or Gen Z, or Dr Z. and the Women. These go-getting teens, tweens, and seven-year-olds are ready to dominate the startup world, the media landscape, and that section of the New York Times that writes solely about people who are rich, young, and infuriating.
Once blocked by the millennials that preceded them, Gen Z is full of ambition—or, in their parlance, “a-fleek.”
Their goals could be described as lofty: They want to replace the English language with Spongebob memes; they don’t see why they should attend college when they could just raise money from Ashton Kutcher to start an on-demand pajama service; and they are impatient to make their mark on the world, and also to have their braces removed before prom.
“We’ve seen millennials screw up everything from Theranos to several Spiderman reboots,” said Brayden Krantz, 17, a Gen Z brand consultant who got his start after running down Mark Cuban’s Tesla on an electric bicycle. “We’ve learned from their pathetic mistakes, and we won’t repeat them.”
Krantz crushed an egg in his bare hand. “We will not be denied,” he continued.
Madison Zeiss agrees. At 15, Zeiss has become famous for her nine-hour Powerpoint presentation, “Millennials Are Old & Stupid,” which she has delivered to corporations like Reebok, Auntie Anne’s Pretzels, and the West Virginia State Penitentiary.
“I don’t mean to be rude, but millennials are washed-up losers. Businesses should actively prevent them from purchasing their goods,” Zeiss said via the Snapchat hot dog.
Entrepreneurial members of Gen Z are already transforming industries. YouTube vlogging stars like TeddyP and Jakey JakeJake have commanded seven-figure endorsement deals from Parliament Cigarettes and Lockheed Martin. Additionally, the restaurant chain Red Robin recently announced that, in an effort to woo Gen Z’ers, it would replace its menus with a series of sped-up GIFs co-produced with BuzzFeed Tasty.
But not everyone is chugging the Gen Z Kool-Aid. Some millennials expressed anxiety about being replaced as the dominant generation.
“Anyone older than me is a lamewad, and anyone younger than me is a flash in the pan,” said millennial brand expert Melissa Daniels, 28, stress-vaping outside a wine bar in Cobble Hill. “If Generation Z wants to be taken seriously, they need to stop following Carly Rae Jepsen and start following my parody Donald Trump account, @RealDonaldDuck.”
But that negativity will never reach Generation Z, whose Instagram profiles are set to mega-private and whose most trusted figure remains Zayn from One Direction.
“We don’t have time for haters or olds, because we’re too busy crushing these revenues,” Mitchell told me, balancing a fidget spinner on his nipple. “Isn’t that what adulthood is all about?”Image by Viatkins / Shutterstock


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Akron City Council extended its moratorium on new billboards in the city by another 14 days to allow for further review of a new study on their impact on neighborhoods.
Council’s Economic Development and Job Creation Committee Chair Terry Albanese requested the extension to review a federal study on billboards due to be released by the end of the month.
While she does not expect the study to contain any conclusions on the contentious issue of the impact of digital billboards in residential areas, Albanese said her committee still wants to consider all current research on the topic before setting new rules on outdoor advertising in the city.
“We don’t expect the federal government has studied electronic billboards enough to tell us anything,” she said, but “We want the most up-to-date research available before we create any new legislation with regard to billboards.”
The ordinance passed Monday night is the second extension on the original 120-day billboard moratorium passed in September. The first extension gave the committee an additional 21 days to review several studies on outdoor advertising and conduct field studies on the impact of digital billboards on Akron neighborhoods.
Albanese and staff from the city’s Planning Department visited billboard sites in residential areas earlier this month, and found that while the prospect of digital billboards in neighborhoods may not have the negative impact that some objectors feared, any new legislation would impose stricter conditions for any new digital advertising in those areas.
The original ordinance under consideration would change the permit class for billboards and outdoor advertising displays from retail business use to conditional use, limit billboards to a maximum height of 35 feet and allow conversions to digital.
Digital conversion received the most objections from residents who spoke at a public hearing in early December.


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DraftKings has extended its collaboration with UFC and will focus on another version of its Reignmakers gamified digital collectibles franchise.
The new iteration, called Reignmakers UFC, is currently in development. The NFT-based games for the first season of Reignmakers UFC are scheduled to launch later this year.
Fans will have access to prize earnings and chances to earn collectibles of their favorite UFC fighters as part of the new release. Players will be able to begin collecting the initial NFTs of fighters through a series of drops and actions in DraftKings’ Heatwave Series.
The series will follow UFC’s summer event schedule, with the first fight taking place on July 2, 2022.
DraftKings Marketplace SVP of Product Operations Beth Beiriger said: “UFC has been a tremendous collaborator over the years, and we are delighted for the organization to represent our latest installment within DraftKings’ burgeoning Reignmakers gamified digital collectibles franchise.
“Fight fans are already among the most engaged audiences, and we see these immersive technologies as bolstering the unique sports entertainment ecosystem we provide for consumers while also rewarding their undeniable passion.”
UFC Senior Vice President of Global Consumer Products Tracey Bleczinski echoed Beiriger’s sentiments about the continuing partnership.
Bleczinski commented: “We’re excited to expand our relationship with DraftKings to incorporate UFC into their highly anticipated Reignmakers gamified NFT collection.
“Reignmakers UFC will be a unique, innovative opportunity to create fan engagement that combines DraftKings’ expertise in digital sports entertainment with pioneering technology that features hundreds of UFC athletes, including some of the biggest names in the sport.”


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FMCG cos put covid learnings to practice2 min read . Updated: 06 Aug 2020, 07:12 AM IST
- Companies are examining redundancies in operations to eliminate delays
- Covid-19 prompted firms to ramp up supplies online and forge tie-ups with hyperlocal delivery partners
NEW DELHI : India’s top packaged consumer goods makers are imbibing lessons learnt from the covid pandemic to try and make their businesses more efficient. Executives at top FMCG companies said the disruption caused by the pandemic has prompted them to look at redundancies in operations and reduce the time taken to roll out new products and reach markets.
FMCG firms in India rely on extensive market research and a massive network of distributors and small shops to ensure products reach shoppers, but the lockdown upended their links to the markets.
However, with a surge in demand for packaged foods and personal hygiene products, companies have set up teams, created links with hyperlocal delivery partners, and helped get their products to stores.
While not all associations and learnings will stick, especially as markets gradually open up and stocks start to move, several firms will look at imbibing some of these changes in the way they function.
Chennai-based CavinKare, which launched new products such as sanitizers and a vegetable cleaner in record time, said it could look at cutting timelines for new product launches and even narrow lengthy test marketing processes going forward. The maker of Chik shampoo typically takes 18 months to launch a new product.
“Even before covid, one of the endeavours of the company was to cut this time frame. We had actually initiated internal action to be able to look at whether we are able to cut the period to a substantially lower time. To the extent that some of the categories we’ve been able to do in a month, that’s also probably to do with the formulation of the products. But now we are looking at the time frame where we can quickly crunch the 18-to-24 month period down to much shorter periods," said Venkatesh Vijayaraghavan, director and chief executive officer-personal care and alliance at CavinKare. He said the firm allowed cross-functional teams to work together, thereby reducing duplication.
“One of the things that this particular experience of covid has done is bring the entire cross-functional teams, i.e. marketing, production, packaging, supply chains and R&D together, so we’re able to crunch timelines, eliminate some of the duplications that happened," he said.
Covid also prompted firms to ramp up supplies online and forge tie-ups with hyperlocal delivery partners and even assist retailers by opening up helplines as the lockdown crippled the movement of goods.
More such direct-to-consumer, online-to-offline and vice versa, and hybrid models are likely to come into play, Russell Reynolds Associates, an advisory firm, said in a research note this week.
Moreover, there has also been a quick adoption of e-commerce channels to buy groceries. Typically, 87% of FMCG sales in India come from traditional or kirana stores. But covid is likely to change that.
Beverage maker Coca-Cola India said adoption of digital tools—both remote working as well as scaling up presence on e-commerce, at a time when out-of-home consumption of beverages remains disrupted —has been accelerated.


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An incredible bit of retail business news hit the techie world this week with Apple’s choice in venues for it’s new Apple Watch. While Apple will be selling the watches themselves and have chosen to spread the news wide and far that the best venue to get the Apple Watch will be online, the main front they plan to sell their new Apple Watch in is high end fashion outlets.
Apple is intent on making people see that the Apple Watch is more than just a phone accessory. The watch will debut at such high end outlets as Paris’s Colette and Tokyo’s Isetan. These are the spots where high fashion gains its footing, where the hottest trends are set so that they can trickle down into the mainstream.
It’s really no wonder why Apple chose these venues rather than merely their Apple stores where the tech savvy ladies and gentleman can get their paws on it. The Apple Watch comes in a variety of styles, ranging in price from $349 all the way up to $17,000 version that comes in either 18 karat rose gold with a grey rose band and rose gold buckle or an 18 karat yellow gold casing and buckle with a red strap. There are an incredible amount of options so that you can personalize your Apple Watch, which Apple has deemed their most personalized product yet. With all these options, the fashion world is sure to swoop down on these products quickly.
Many boutiques are also offering an appointment to be fitted for the Apple Watch where not only will you be scheduled for a fitting, but an in depth demonstration of what the watch can do. This is, after all, an Apple device and they come with an amazing variety of options to choose from. The Apple Watch makes its debut with over 3000 apps already ready and waiting to be bought and downloaded to your device. Quite a few even come standard with the watch.
Unfortunately, there are only a few select locations across the world that will have the Apple Watch available and, according to a leaked memo, once this first batch of watches has left the shelves, you will have to wait until June to find another batch. Many boutiques have released the Watches in a very low key debut so that the previous week long waits by people looking to buy the latest Apple devices could be avoided.
If you are one of the many tech junkies who were wanting the latest Apple product, this bit of retail business news may hit you pretty hard. While you might have been able to find a few Apple Watch distributors in the tech world, the most likely place to find one is actually at a high end fashion boutique. Apple is looking to start a trend with their latest product and not only among techies, but also the fashion savvy. Once the ‘in’ crowd get their hands on the new Apple Watch, it is sure to sky rocket in demand.


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An online retailer has apparently leaked the release date of Grand Theft Auto V – and if it’s accurate, it’s a whole lot sooner than expected.
Rumours have been flying about what could be this year’s most anticipated game (apart from Skyrim, but that wins most things by default so we’ll ignore that), but online shop zavvi.com has listed pre-order copies of the game on the sly.
Included in the listing is a price of £39.95 with a scheduled release later this year for November 23.
It is possible that Zavvi has simply listed a date at random, however, in an effort to increase site traffic.
But if it is legit, then we’ll have what looks to be a pretty amazing game on the shelves for Christmas this year – take a look at these new screenshots that have been floating around the net amidst much speculation as to what they tell us about the game.
One screenshot depicts two dirt-bike riders, which is nothing new for a GTA game; however, the other two shots show a tennis game and what looks very much like a guy base-jumping.
Intriguing, to say the least.
Also included are three shots of various vehicles in the game, including a bicycle, sports car and fighter jet – the backgrounds reveal that the game is set in San Andreas, which is nostalgic and awesome on so many levels it hurts my face to think about it.
If you think the screenshots look good then cross your fingers and pray that the Zavvi release date is accurate – take a look at the post here and let us know your thoughts. Legitimate, or are we being taken for a ride?


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The Ambidextrous Medical Device Industry
With the public markets for now all but closed to them, small, private medical device firms are forced to turn to a number of new financing and business models. There will be no public-market support unless the companies can live up to sales and earnings projections. The historic split between small companies as innovators and big companies as disseminators of new technology has shifted slightly in the wake of the new financing environment, resulting in an imbalance favoring big companies.
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By Dipo Olowookere
One of the majority shareholders in Ikeja Hotel Plc, OMA Investments Ltd, has raised its stake in the firm to 25.89 percent.
This was confirmed by the management of the company in a statement released to the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) and signed by its Compliance Officer, Olayiwola Osituwo.
It was disclosed that OMA Investments, which used to have a total of 259,004,316 shares, now has a total of 538,109,194 shares.
This followed the acquisition of 279,104,878 shares of the hospitality company from UBA Nominees Limited few days ago.
Business Post gathered that the resultant shareholdings of UBA Nominees Ltd in Ikeja Hotel Plc after the deal is now zero.
It was alleged that OMA Investments acquired the 100 percent stake of UBA Nominees Ltd at N2.05k per share on November 16, 2018.
“We recently became aware of publications in various online media outlets of the possible departure of a key investor; due to a significant purchase of 279,110,328 shares valued at N572 million which was allegedly sold at a price of N2.05.
“We confirm that on November 16, 2018, one of the company’s majority shareholders, OMA Investments Ltd, purchased 279,104,878 shares of Ikeja Hotel Plc from UBA Nominees Ltd-Trading.
“With the consummation of this transaction, OMA Investments Ltd’s total shareholdings in Ikeja Hotel Plc is now 538,109,194 shares representing 25.89 percent.
“Also, the resultant shareholdings of UBA Nominees Ltd, the selling shareholder in Ikeja Hotel Plc, now amounts to zero shares,” the statement said.
Wakanow, ValueJet to Boost Local Flight Inventory
By Modupe Gbadeyanka
A partnership aimed to boost local flight inventory has been entered into between Wakanow and ValueJet.
According to a statement from the foremost travel tech company, the deal allows Wakanow to host ValueJet’s inventory on its website and increase local flight inventory available to local travellers.
ValueJet is the latest airline to partner with Wakanow, joining its network and enabling Wakanow-connected customers to find and use bespoke solutions to support their specific travel needs and requirements.
The deal aligns with Wakanow’s aim of delivering access to all local flight inventory in real time and an all-year-round flight schedule. It also showcases its continuous commitment to the development of the domestic travel industry in Nigeria.
“As the foremost travel tech company in Nigeria and West Africa, this partnership for us is a reinforcement of our commitment to give our customers the best and to remain the number one distribution partner to our Nigerian Airlines.
“We are constantly innovating around our customers’ travel needs and partner with relevant stakeholders to ensure that our customers enjoy a robust and seamless service offering.
“Partnering with ValueJet, who share in our vision of delivering a unique travel experience at a great value to our joint customers, was certain,” the chief executive of Wakanow Nigeria, Mrs Adenike Macaulay, said.
While corroborating the CEO, the Group Chief Technology Officer of Wakanow Group, Mr Oyedeji Ojo, said, “Wakanow, as a leader in the Nigerian travel industry, has continued to bring value to air travellers through collaborations.
“We’re delighted to welcome ValueJet as a Partner, and together, we will serve our customers with great flight inventories and concentrate on creating enhanced traveller experiences across all customer touchpoints.”
On his part, the Chief Commercial Officer of Value Jet, Mr Trevor Henry, said, “We are happy to announce our strategic partnership with Wakanow, making history as the first travel company to provide ValueJet’s Live Inventory bookable in real-time, thus enabling the delivery of a seamless booking experience for Wakanow and ValueJet’s customers.”
Wakanow, Africa’s foremost travel tech agency, offers the best travel deals and experiences within the global travel industry to corporate and individual air travellers.
Normalcy Restored at Lagos Airport as Aviation Workers Suspend Strike
By Aduragbemi Omiyale
Normalcy was restored at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport (MMIA) Lagos on Monday afternoon after workers of the Nigerian Aviation Handling Company (NAHCO) Plc disrupted flight operations this morning.
The aviation workers had embarked on an indefinite strike action to ask for a better welfare package from the management of the company.
Their action left many air passengers stranded on Monday morning, with operators suspending their flights in the process.
But the industrial action was later called off by the leaders of the Air Transport Services Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (ATSSSAN) and the National Union of Air Transport Employees, which promised to enter into talks with NAHCO, with a view to resolving the matter.
The aggrieved employees of NAHCO asked the management to increase their salaries after hike air fares by 100 per cent. They claimed that the company was being insensitive to their welfare.
NAHCO Workers’ Strike Paralyses Flight Operations At Lagos Airport
By Aduragbemi Omiyale
Activities at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport (MMIA), Ikeja, Lagos, were paralysed on Monday after some employees of the Nigerian Aviation Handling Company (NAHCO) Plc embarked on an industrial action.
The NAHCO workers protested the failure of the management of the company to heed their demands, including an increase in salaries and better welfare packages.
Air passengers who were at the Lagos airport were left frustrated today due to the demonstration by the aviation workers, with a few international flights disrupted.
It was gathered that most airline operators were caught unawares as they did not have prior notice that the NAHCO staff members were planning to down tools on the first working day of the week.
This led to the abrupt suspension of flight operations by most operators this morning while efforts were being made to resolve this issue in order to reduce the losses that could arise from the action of the workers.
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CPEIA CEO speaks at Canadian packaging industry’s premier event
On June 17, Peter Kallai joined industry leaders from across Canada’s packaging industry as a keynote speaker at the 2015 PAC Summit, hosted by PAC, Packaging Consortium in Toronto.
It was an opportunity to introduce printable and organic electronics to a key industry vertical where the CPEIA sees great potential for Canadian PE companies. PE is enabling new ways to manage inventory, track items as they are shipped, better maintain product freshness, monitor medication usage and identify packing materials for recycling.
With the theme, “Making your FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods) Smart,” Kallai presented various examples of how PE is already being used by major consumer brands in their packaging, marketing and the work that must be done to develop this market opportunity.
In April, the CPEIA and PAC signed an MOU to explore how printable and organic electronics can help Canada’s packaging industry. PAC’s 2,200 members come from all sectors of the packaging value chain, from start of life to next life. These include retailers, consumer brands, package manufacturers and services, waste management and government.


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People all over the world are in quarantine due to the COVID-19 outbreak and a lot of gyms and fitness studios are forced to temporarily close their doors until the pandemic is over and discover different ways to engage with customers. This means that one-third of the earth’s population is stuck inside their homes with little to no physical activity which can have a negative impact on one’s physical and mental health.
Updating Their Learning Online
Although these times hold uncertainty, one thing does remain true – there’s a power in people connecting!
canfitpro is bringing the magic of in-person conferences online for canfitpro 2020 Virtual Series. From your own home, canfitpro 2020 Virtual Series attendees can participate from wherever they are in the world, live streaming education from fitness experts, leaders, pioneers, and innovators from around the globe. They will network and chat with one another, and engage with some of the world’s most influential fitness professionals. There can even connect in a virtual expo hall!
If you’re a trainer and planning to use this time to earn 2 CECs per day to a maximum of 8 by attending the Virtual Series and learn from over 100 presenters, fitness experts, leaders, pioneers and top fitness innovators, then this event is for you.
Importance of Physical Activity in Quarantine
Research has proven that physical activity lowers blood pressure and cholesterol and can reduce the risk of heart disease, stroke, and diabetes. Staying active can also boost one’s immune system because it flushes bacteria from the lungs, increases blood circulation, and raises body temperature which is all-important in order for the body to fight infection effectively.
Additionally, physical activity can help boost one’s mood because it promotes the release of endorphins or what is commonly known as feel-good hormones. This will help prevent any psychological issues that might develop as a result of being in a confined space for long periods of time.
Kyle Blust is one of the many fitness gurus who are looking to help people stay active during the outbreak and help trainers engage with customers.
“The rates of depression could possibly skyrocket after this,” said Blust in an interview. “Having a positive mindset, eating cleanly, and working out can all work to strengthen that immune system and to keep yourself from falling into that state of depression,”
A lot of fitness trainers believe that lockdown is not a hindrance to fitness. You won’t need gym equipment because you can use whatever it is you have in your home and still get a proper workout.
“Be creative and realize this is your body right now, and even though these circumstances we have we’re confined to our home, doesn’t mean we can’t get active,” said Joey Thurman, a fitness expert based in Chicago. “Don’t use [the quarantine] as an excuse to slack off on being healthy. Right now is the most important time to get active.”
In order for all of us to come out of this fit and healthy, we all have to include exercise into our daily routine.
Virtual Workouts During the Pandemic
The fitness industry, which is largely dependent on physical locations and on-site staff, was severely affected by the coronavirus pandemic. With their doors having to be closed until further notice, many of them had to adjust to a new reality and were forced to turn to online platforms in order to survive the financial hit to their business and engage with customers.
Barry’s, a popular fitness studio, which has branches all over the world, began offering free workouts via Instagram Live starting on March 17, 2020. The studio normally charges $25 to $38 per class and this free content has significantly increased their social media following and solidified their online presence.
“Innovation is at the core of everything we do, so pivoting from in-person to social media to host live-at-home workouts was instinctual for us,” Barry’s CEO Joey Gonzalez stated in an interview with CNBC. “Instagram Live allows for the viewers to interact with us in real-time – and as a brand that places our community at our core, that was important to us.”
Y7, a hot yoga studio that has 15 branches all over the United States, is also offering two free digital workouts per week. They are preparing to launch a new streaming platform where customers can access all Y7 classes and charge $25 per class or $179 per month for unlimited classes.
Children haven’t been left out of the fitness equation either. With schools closing, parents are now looking for alternative ways for their kids to keep moving and stay active while practicing self-isolation. Fitness guru John Wicks is live-streaming daily “PE with Joe” lessons on his channel, The Body Coach, on weekdays.
“Exercise is an amazing tool to help us feel happier, more energized, and more optimistic,” Wicks wrote on his website. “The workouts will be fun and suitable for all ages, and even adults can get involved.”
Personalized Fitness Lessons
The COVID-19 lockdown also resulted in a number of personalized classes being offered by fitness trainers. Instructors are using video conference apps such as Zoom, Google Meet-up, and Dacast to conduct fitness classes that are tailored to each of the needs and abilities of their clients. Most of these personalized classes can be accessed on phones, laptops, and desktops and can even mirror the session on a TV screen.
These personalized online classes are perfect for those who are looking to get fit and healthy but aren’t sure where to begin.
Adapting to the Industry Shift
Because the fitness industry has gone virtual to engage with customers, there is no shortage of fitness lessons one can access online. However, it is important for the trainer to be certified and have had proper instruction in basic exercise science, human movement science, and nutrition. There are online personal training courses that teach all of those and more.
If you are someone who is looking to build a career in the fitness industry, you have to get certified from being a gym instructor to being a personal trainer. And because of the quarantine due to the COVID-19 pandemic, now is the perfect time to attend online personal training courses to get certified. Most of these personal trainer courses and gym instructor courses can be easily tailored to fit your schedule and have round-the-clock support that is just one phone call or email away.
There is no doubt that the coronavirus has affected the fitness industry greatly. But there are a number of realizations that have come out of it.
Firstly, we don’t need to go outside in order to stay active. Sure, having the proper equipment from gyms and fitness centers helps a lot but we can also use ordinary things in our lives and still get proper exercise.
Secondly, we can always improve ourselves by learning a new skill from all the online courses available online. Whether you want to be a certified fitness trainer or you just want to learn a new language, you can surely achieve it with the right amount of perseverance.
And lastly, humanity’s ability to adapt is exceptional. The changes brought about the virus shook the entire world but we were still able to adapt to them despite all the difficulties.


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China cuts rare earth export quotas
China announced Tuesday that it will cut its export quotas for rare earth minerals by more than 11% in the first half of 2011, further shrinking supplies of metals needed to make a range of high-tech products after Beijing slashed quotas for 2010.
China produces about 97% of rare earth elements, used worldwide in high technology, clean energy and other products that exploit their special properties for magnetism, luminescence and strength.
The rare earth issue may further strain relations between China and the United States, which have been battered this year by arguments over everything from Tibet and Taiwan to the value of the Chinese currency. Chinese President Hu Jintao is due to visit the United States next month.
China’s Commerce Ministry allotted 14,446 tons of quotas to 31 companies, which was 11.4% less than the 16,304 tons it allocated to 22 companies in the first half of 2010 quotas a year ago.
China slashed the export quota by 40% in 2010. The export restraints on rare earths has inflamed trade ties with the United States, the European Union and Japan in particular.
In Washington, the U.S. trade representative’s office expressed concern over the latest announcement.
“We are very concerned about China’s export restraints on rare earth materials. We have raised our concerns with China and we are continuing to work closely on the issue with stakeholders,” a spokeswoman said.
Last week, the trade representative’s office said China had refused U.S. requests to end export restraints on rare earths, and that the United States could complain to the World Trade Organization, which judges international trade disputes.
Wind turbines and hybrid cars are among the biggest users of rare earth minerals, which analysts say are facing a global supply crunch as demand swells.
The little-known class of 17 related elements is also used for a vast array of electronic devices ranging from Apple’s iPhone to flat screen TVs, all of which are competing for the 120,000 tons of annual global supply.
Japan has been hard hit by the export curbs. Japanese imports of rare earths shrank further in November, reflecting the impact from China’s de-facto ban on shipments of the minerals that was lifted late last month.
Japanese companies had complained about restrictions on shipments of the metals by Chinese customs officials following a spat over disputed islands in the East China Sea, which led to the de-facto suspension by Beijing on exports from late September.
The European Union also has expressed concern over China’s limiting of rare earths’ exports, though the bloc’s trade commissioner said earlier this month that China had reiterated that rare earth supplies would be sustained.
China says its curbs are for environmental reasons and to guarantee supplies to domestic industrial consumers. But it also has insisted that its dominance as a producer should give it more control over global prices.


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Co-founders Jennifer and Ben of Foodie Registry founded their business in 2010 because of a problem they experienced when they got married.
“We didn’t get married in our early 20’s, so we didn’t need all the stuff young newlyweds normally do,” said Ben. “We did know we liked to eat out a lot since we didn’t cook much, and the idea of Foodie Registry was born from there.”
The concept of Foodie Registry is dead simple: Instead of registering for things like pots and pans and picture frames, Foodie Registry lets soon to be wed couples register for gift certificates to their favorite restaurants.
“We had no idea how to program anything when we started,” said Ben. “But the Internet has a lot of great resources out there for someone determined to make their own way.”
Having his wife Jennifer help, the two made slow and steady progress getting Foodie Registry up and running.
On march 1st, Foodie Registry launched in San Francisco and this morning officially launched in New York .
“We’re excited to be able to bring our unique concept to New York wedding couples. Nowhere else in the country is there such an array of phenomenal restaurants for post-wedding date nights, and nowhere else do newlywed couples have less space for kitchen gadgets or bed sheets ” said Ben. “We’re honored to launch New York with a great list of initial restaurant partners like the James Beard Foundation (for their Beard House event dinners), Michelin starred PUBLIC, and the historic ‘21’ Club, to name just a few.”


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Last year, OnePlus shocked us all when it debuted a limited edition Star Wars-themed variant of the OnePlus 5T. Now, it’s looking like OnePlus wants to top that with one of 2018’s biggest films, Avengers: Infinity War.
The OnePlus 6 still isn’t official, but we’re clearly getting close to its launch, with leaks and official teasers hitting the web. Now, another official teaser has landed, but it’s since quickly been taken down.
Published on OnePlus India’s Facebook Page (via Android Central), a brief video hints at a limited edition Avengers-inspired OnePlus 6 variant. The post itself didn’t reveal any details, but since it’s been taken down already it’s probably safe to assume someone simply jumped the gun on publishing it. Luckily, users were able to download the video before it was removed.
Obviously, we still don’t know exactly what the OnePlus 6 will look like or when it will debut. Considering this new variant is essentially confirmed, though, and that Infinity War releases April 27th, it seems like we could see the phone launch in the next few weeks.
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Posted on Wednesday, Feb 20 2008 @ 01:51 CET by Thomas De Maesschalck
Corsair announced two new 4GB DDR2 memory modules, one kit runs at 1066MHz and the other one at 1142MHz:
Available by the end of February, two new Corsair 4GB DDR2 module speed grades are being offered for high-performance enthusiast users: Corsair 1066MHz (PC2-8500) and 1142MHz (PC2-9136) 4GB memory kits (2X2GB). The new memory modules utilize Corsair’s patented DHX technology, which employs a specially designed quadruple heat sink to dissipate heat through both convection and conductive methods. The results are maximum performance and extreme over-clocking capability for the demanding gaming enthusiast.
The memory maker also reports 2000MHz DDR3 memory modules will soon be available:
Recent next generation platform testing using the latest DDR3 technologies, highest density DRAM parts, as well as Corsair DHX cooling solutions has proven that memory modules with performance speeds reaching over 2000MHz (PC3-16000) are now ready for production. The modules operate at faster memory bus speeds than currently available 1800MHz solutions.
The DOMINATOR line from Corsair has been the world’s leader in high-performance memory solutions and continues to lead the way with the addition of four new DDR3 DHX memory kits. These new modules will be available in 2GB configurations and are expected to be available this quarter.


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Reebok launches shoppable social media
By Caroline Baldwin - Sep 11th, 16:21
Reebok has made its Instagram account shoppable. The fitness brand shares images of people working out on its Instagram page, rather than simple product shots, and it wanted to ensure customers could identify and shop each of the items featured in an Instagram post.
By partnering with marketing technology company, Curalate, Reebok has created an identical transactional Instagram page which customers are redirected to.
On Reebok UK’s Instagram page there is a hyperlink in the bio which redirects customers to a replica Instagram page hosted on the Curalate platform. Each of the products in the Instagram image is denoted by a number and if shoppers click on a number they are sent to the product page on the Reebok website.
This is part of a broader strategy which will see Reebok capitalising on the growing number of customers who discover products through social media.
“Our brand digital focus is to be relevant to existing and future customers, as a large part of our audience is active on social media,” said Mark Allin, senior digital manager at Reebok.
“Reebok’s online content celebrates fitness communities. We’ll feature our products in content captured during genuine workouts, rather than simply product shots. This way people are clear as to what our position is in fitness, and can then explore options to purchase. This approach provides a clearer and more consistent message to the user, one considered journey.”
Allin added: “It’s helping us create a clearer picture of what Reebok’s ideal consumer journey is, while our eCommerce team will benefit directly from the brand work that’s taking place.”
The brand, which is part of the Adidas group, also plans to integrate shoppable content into online advertising campaigns. Reed Exhibitions Limited 2017.
Sainsbury’s is playing the long game
21/11/2017 - 13:34
Sainsbury’s management appeared unphased after emerging as the underperforming grocer this quarter. Should investors be worried? In the short term, Sainsbury’s may struggle, but they have solid long term prospects.
Shoppers set to spend over £10bn in this year’s Black Friday bonanza
21/11/2017 - 11:47
Higher prices and increased retailer participation will drive Black Friday spend this year with total sales over the period set to rise 3.8%.
This year’s Black Friday promises to be ‘best ever’
21/11/2017 - 11:26
Economist Mike Schussler said he expects to see large numbers of consumers spending on Black Friday despite the dire economy.
Black Friday, Cyber Monday 2017 reflect growing digital evolution and appetite for seamless digital experiences
21/11/2017 - 11:16
With digital transformation initiatives permeating everything business does, the Black Friday and Cyber Monday period this year is expected to illustrate just how far online retailers have come in embracing Availability.
What are South Africans expecting this Black Friday
21/11/2017 - 11:03
We’ve all heard the stories about Black Friday in the US - all the latest goods at crazy low prices - but are South Africans experiencing the biggest day on the shopping calendar in the same way? Kevin Tucker, Founder and CEO of PriceCheck, Africa’s most popular comparison and discovery service, says there’s no doubt about it.


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Nonia plans exhibit, new designs to celebrate its upcoming 100th anniversary
Hand-knit sweaters and mitts are still popular after a century, says manager Keelin O'Leary
From its beginnings funding nurse visits across the province to its modern-day website, Nonia is celebrating a century of making sure that everyone can get their hands on a hand-knit Nan sweater — as long as they can go online or visit their Water Street storefront.
Now the provincial institution is planning for an exhibit celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2020, and they hope that fans of the classic hand-knit sweaters, mittens and hats will dig into their own personal archives and lend pieces to the collection.
Nonia stands for the Newfoundland Outport Nursing and Industrial Association. "It was founded to raise money for health care in the rural areas of the province," manager Keelin O'Leary told On The Go.
The company was incorporated as a non-profit business in 1924. When the government took over health care in 1932 Nonia changed its model and the money provided income for the Newfoundland and Labrador knitters, who received — and still receive — wool and patterns in the mail to hand-knit for the retailer.
"That's been the basic business model for the hundred years that we've been in existence," O'Leary said.
Searching for sweaters
Nonia has produced many different knitted items of the years, though certain ones are closely associated with the brand. A sweater pattern with caribou was used for a long time, and some earlier pieces had a lot of fine, detailed knitted work. One longtime Nonia knitter, Annie Lane, knit in a style referred to as Salvage lace because Lane, who knit for the company for 60 years, lived in Salvage.
A few dozen knitted Nonia items from over the years have been collected and could be featured in the exhibit, O'Leary said, but the company is especially hoping to borrow some from Nonia's first 50 years, which is currently under-represented in the collection.
O'Leary asks people who have a vintage Nonia item to send a photo by email (email@example.com) or via Facebook or to phone them at 709-753-8062. If you're not sure if your knitted item is a Nonia original, look for the Nonia label — they have been sewn into the items since the earliest days of their creation, she said.
Other activities are planned for the Nonia centennial. The coastal boat the Nonia will be featured in Donna Clouston's 2020 calendar. The iconic Nonia caribou is also set to return on mitts and socks, O'Leary said.
The ongoing demand for hand-knitted goods has helped to keep Nonia going, she said, but it doesn't hurt to have a business model that has stayed consistent because it works.
"We've been through a lot of interesting changes and challenging times in the last century," O'Leary said, "so I don't know why we wouldn't be able to keep going in the next century."
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Software giant Oracle has announced it is buying NetSuite, a pioneer of the fast-growing world of cloud computing, in a deal worth $9.3bn (£7.1bn).
Oracle, like other software companies, has focused on expanding its remote data storage services in the face of changing corporate needs.
NetSuite, founded in 1998, is one of the first companies dedicated to providing services over the internet.
Oracle said the two firms' cloud applications were "complementary".
"We intend to invest heavily in both products - engineering and distribution," said Oracle chief executive Mark Hurd.
The deal is expected to be completed before the end of this year.
This is not Oracle's first move to expand its cloud services. The software company has bought Textura and Opower in the past few years.
NetSuite chief executive Zach Nelson said: "NetSuite will benefit from Oracle's global scale and reach to accelerate the availability of our cloud solutions in more industries and more countries.
"We are excited to join Oracle and accelerate our pace of innovation."
As the deal was announced, NetSuite also reported a 30% increase in its second-quarter revenues to $231m.


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Dallas-area home prices are up 9.5 percent in the latest report from CoreLogic. Dallas had the highest year-over-year price increase in a November comparison of large U.S. metropolitan markets.
Nationwide, home prices were 6.3 percent higher than in November 2014. CoreLogic is forecasting a 5.4 percent nationwide home price gain for 2016.
Determining your home’s market value is a job for a properly educated real estate professional. If you’re considering offering your home for sale, we recommend contacting an Ebby sales associate to determine the current value of your property. To get started, visit the website voted one of the industry’s best by the Web Marketing Association, ebby.com.


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Monster: Swizz Beatz is New Brand Ambassador, Co-Owner – CES 2013
Monster announced Swizz Beatz as brand ambassador for Monster. Nick talks to Swizz Beatz about his role in the company and what is happening at Monster.
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Ski Resorts Struggling To Make Snow With Warm TemperaturesColorado's unseasonably warm weather is causing problems for ski resorts.
Colorado Ski Resorts In A Race To Open FirstColorado ski resorts are racing to be the first to open for the season.
Snowmaking Underway At 3 Colorado Ski ResortsOperations are currently under way at both Copper Mountain and Loveland Ski Area.
Ski Areas, Skiers Rejoice With Fresh SnowA week before the official start to fall, snow has started to fall in the high country. The overnight dusting of white powder is especially evident along the Continental Divide.
A Year Later – He’s Out Of The Hospital; Flight For Life Nurse Burned Over 90% Of His BodyDave Repsher has been through the most painful of treatments -- for burns. This week, he walked out of a hospital to go home after more than a year of inpatient treatment.
Owner Of Copper Mountain Acquires Eldora Mountain ResortThe owner of Copper Mountain has added to its presence in Colorado with the purchase of Eldora Mountain Resort.
Deputies Search For Man Who Robbed Copper Mountain Alpine BankDeputies in Summit County are searching for a bank robbery suspect.
Several Ski Resorts Close For The SeasonThere was a festive atmosphere over the weekend at several Colorado ski resorts, many of which are now closed for the season.
Copper Mountain Extends Season After SnowstormCopper Mountain planned on closing Sunday, but has now pushed that date back a week thanks to the new snow.
More High Country Snow Means Ski Resorts Extend SeasonAt least one industry is happy to see all Colorado's March snow. Three ski resorts have announced they are extending their seasons.
Colorado Ski Areas Announce Closing DatesMore snow in the forecast is good news for ski resorts and now means a longer season.
Some Ski Resorts Announce Plans To Extend Their SeasonsThe big snowstorm that left dozens of inches of fresh snow in the mountains late in the week was good news for Colorado's ski resorts.


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Dutch retailer Jumbo is reportedly planning to extend its operations internationally, with up to 30 new stores in Belgium, according to Retail Detail.
The publication reports that real estate agents have been asked to source suitable store locations for the retailer in Belgium, starting with thirty locations within the next two years.
Earlier this week, Jumbo's chief financial offer, Ton Van Veen, told Belgian publication Gondola that the retail group is interested in establishing itself in the Belgian market, but such a move would take "a lot of preparation and the right strategy".
"First, we want to see what possibilities there are," he said.
If reports are true, an expansion by Jumbo may prove competition for rival Dutch supermarket chain Albert Heijn, whose parent company Ahold merged with Belgian retail group Delhaize last year.
Jumbo reported that sales rose 4.7% to €3.76 billion in the first half of its financial year, with the business now holding a 19% share of the Dutch retail market.
"Due to our strong market position and continued customer focus, we have laid a solid foundation for further growth,” said Jumbo chief executive Frits van Eerd in August.
“Customers appreciate our store formula and our annual and seasonal offers. We ensure our prices remain low without compromising on quality.”
© 2017 European Supermarket Magazine – your source for the latest retail news. Article by Sarah Harford. Click subscribe to sign up to ESM: The European Supermarket Magazine.


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Dreamworks Animation provided investors some harsh reality Monday, tumbling 11% to $24.35. Behind the fall: lower-than-expected ticket sales for its latest theatrical release, How to Train Your Dragon 2.
Dragon gobbled up an impressive $50 million in ticket sales over the weekend. But that’s about $15 million less than some analysts had expected and $10 million less than current box office champ 22 Jump Street, another sequel.
Dragon 2 received overwhelmingly positive reviews from film critics, and could have staying power. How to Train Your Dragon, released in July 2010, took in $43.7 million on its opening weekend in the U.S. and eventually took in $495 million in global ticket sales, according to boxofficemojo.com.
Still, Dreamworks is still reeling from 2012 release Rise of the Guardians and 2012’s Turbo, from which it has yet to recover production, marketing and distribution costs. Dreamworks incurred an $86.9 million write-down for Guardians in the fourth quarter of 2012 and a $13.5 million, 2013 fourth-quarter write-down for Turbo.
Year-to-date, Dreamworks shares are off nearly 32%.


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Google has officially unveiled Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL
14 October, 2018, 01:00 | Author: Tara Roberts
Google has been somewhat restrained in its distribution and marketing the Pixel phone, Llamas said, because it doesn't want to alienate Samsung and hundreds of other device makers who feature Android in their own phones. Both phones were thoroughly reviewed before Google took the stage on Tuesday, so we already knew what to expect from Google's 2018 phones well in advance. That £260 premium for the 64GB iPhone XS does get you more, including Face ID and that fantastic dual lens rear camera. It can be reflect from the following data, as in 2008 company earning from other than advertisement was 667 million that triggered to 15.5 billion dollar in just 10 years.
When it comes to the RAW capture, the phone's super accurate as well as smart frame alignment algorithm can produce about aligning 10-15 frames and then it merges them for RAW image. The Pixel 3 costs $799 and its 5.5-inch display is 5% larger than its predecessor. This is one of the thinnest cases on the market to protect and showcase your Pixel 3. That would probably save us a whole lot of time while trying to take the ideal squad photo. Display of Pixel 3 XL is not just bigger but better. And you'll need those stereo speakers if you're going to use the phone as a digital media player in the home.
The Pixel phones will not be directly affected by the move, but do make use of several of the firm's cloud-based technologies including Google Photos - an image storage service that was spun out from Google+ three years ago. Quite a bit. Check out our first look at Group Selfie Cam and the rest of our favorite Pixel 3 camera features in our hands-on video above.
To begin with, the Pixel 3 happens to be the more affordable of the Pixel 3 duo, just as the iPhone XS is among the two iPhone offerings.
Huawei to sell servers with own chips in cloud computing push
Huawei had unveiled its Kirin 970 chipset with built-in AI in September 2017, at the time calling it the "future of smartphones ". In the consumer market, HiAI will bring true intelligence to our consumer devices, making them smarter than ever.
Portrait Mode is enhanced with a "Face Retouching" option - which should be sufficient to make you look like a very real smoothy-face. This is a growing trend among Android phones, but the good part about most Android phones is that they let users have the option to hide the notch.
The Google Pixel 3 XL is finally official, and like it or not, it has a big notch up-top. Sales of the Pixel 3/3 XL are expected to be higher than the predecessor model due to broader availability and competitive pricing.
The Pixel lineup is well known for its software trickery that brings the best out of its camera units.
The new Pixel 3 manages to offer a plethora of new features as opposed to the Pixel 2.
Rights groups and the USA criticized the United Nations Human Rights Council for electing controversial nations to the council. In Cameroon, HRW said government forces and armed separatists had committed "grave abuses" in the country's Anglophone region.
Iran's economy will shrink 1.5 per cent this year and 3.6 per cent in 2019 as oil production and exports plummet. While the damage from an all-out trade war wouldn't be catastrophic, slow growth can also pose problems.
Invited to speak by Trump, West launched into a long, winding discourse, occasionally slapping the Resolute Desk for emphasis. Trump looked alternatively bemused, entertained, baffled, guarded and, yes, maybe even a little nervous all at once.
The former funeral home was forcibly closed in April for deplorable conditions regarding decomposing and mouldy bodies. Bowser said they have names of some of the deceased infants and the medical examiner will conduct an investigation.
We're a little surprised it isn't available on mobile though, but you won't have to wait too long to farm on your smartphone. Developer Eric Barone revealed this news out of the blue, stating that the iOS version will launch in just two weeks time.
But it moved fast and intensified quickly, and emergency authorities lamented that many people ignored the warnings. More than 900,000 homes and businesses are still without power in Florida, Alabama, Georgia and the Carolinas.
He is oozing confidence as was evident from a radio transmission during Friday's second practice session in Suzuka. It was meant to be the year Lewis Hamilton and Sebastian Vettel were finally going to go head to head.
Three people have been arrested in connection with the kidnapping and two are believed to be foreign nationals, police said. In 2016, he signed a pledge to donate at least half his fortune to philanthropic causes.
Users can also turn off comments on individual Instagram posts and block posts with certain keywords. The feature has already started rolling out and will continue rolling out over the next few weeks.
Big day arrives for royal wedding couple Eugenie and Jack
The couple has invited 1,200 members of the public to come onto the castle grounds for a closer glimpse of proceedings. But rest assured that Princess Eugenie's wedding is being televised live, in both the United Kingdom and the U.S.
Kanye West defends support for Trump, in front of Trump
Fans have long speculated that West would run for president in 2020, but he appeared to throw cold water on that notion for now. West also had a sartorial suggestion for Trump, proposing a hat that says just "Make America Great" - dropping the "again".
Google+ Bug Exposed Data of 500,000 Users
Google+ was heavily promoted after its 2011 launch , in the hope of overtaking Facebook in the early days of social media. The bug was reported to have potentially allowed app developers to access profile data from even private accounts.
Eagles look sloppy, mediocre in 23-21 loss to Vikings
Cousins became the first player in National Football League history to complete at least 30 passes in four consecutive games. But they failed to recover an onside kick. "For him to make that kick is really why we brought him here".
India vs West Indies
Thanks to his brilliant performances in Tests, Ravindra Jadeja is all set to make a comeback in the ODI squad. Left-arm pacer Khaleel Ahmed continues to stay with the team after an impressive debut in the Asia Cup.


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Warner Bros and DC today released the new trailer for Batman: Arkham City showcasing The Joker and his crew of deadly henchmen.
Among the cadre of villains that Batman has faced, The Joker stands as one the Dark Knight’s arch-nemesis. With his elaborate schemes and capacity for violence, the Clown Prince of Crime has demonstrated a knack for creating deadly mayhem in Gotham, and now that threat has come to the dangerous streets of Arkham City.
See the trailer below!
Batman: Arkham City will be available in UK stores, October 21st for the Playstation 3 and Xbox 360! The PC version will be follow in November.


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China's Top 10 Economic Trends in the Next 5 Years
On January 16, 2016, the “2016 New Economy Think Tank Conference” with the theme of “New Economy, New Governance, and New Think Tank” opened in Beijing. At the meeting, “Towards 2020: Ten Predictions for the New Economy” was formally announced. Ten predictions made by Bain, Boston Consulting, National Information Center, and Zhejiang University were finalists.
Judging from the final results, online retailing, cross-border e-commerce, and sharing economy have become bright spots. Think tanks are generally optimistic about the future prospects of China's e-commerce market, and believe that the Internet will generate manufacturing, circulation, rural and social forms in China. Significant influence.
“The new economy is becoming a new growth engine for the global economy, and think-tank institutions play an important role as promoters and observers in the development of the new economy. The release of this ten-point forecast will have an important impact on the future development of the new economy.” Ms. Li Peijiao, a member of the jury of the Top Ten Forecasters and editor-in-chief of the China Business News, said.
The following are the top ten forecasts for the new economy:
1. Bain Company: The scale of China's online retail market will reach 10 trillion yuan in 2020, and “buying the world” will become a reality.
Bain Company predicts that by 2020, the online penetration rate of China's retail market will double to 22%, and the market scale will total 10 trillion yuan. Maternal and child supplies have the strongest momentum, and the third- and fourth-tier cities will become the main driving force for growth. At the same time, mobile Internet e-commerce will develop into a backbone, occupying about 70% of the online retail share. The rapid growth of cross-border e-commerce is expected to reach a total of 1 trillion in 2020, making "buying the world" a reality.
2. Boston Consulting: Consumption of horses is going strong, China's consumption will increase by 2.3 trillion US dollars over the next five years, and nearly half will come from online consumption.
The Boston Consulting Group estimates that even if China's GDP growth slows to 5.5%, by 2020, China’s consumer market will still expand by about half, reaching a scale of 6.5 trillion US dollars. The $2.3 trillion increase in the consumer market over the next five years is equivalent to 1.3 times the current consumer market in Germany or the United Kingdom, with 42% of the increase in consumption coming from online spending.
3. DCCI: The market value of 3D printing will break 100 billion in 2020 and the family will become mainstream
DCCI expects that with the maturity of 3D printing technology and the increasing demand for personalization, by 2020 China's 3D printing market will reach 100 billion scale, reaching the whole field, including life care, aerospace and energy manufacturing. In addition, the decline in manufacturing difficulty, the ease of access to manufacturing materials, and the diversification of manufacturing requirements will drive homes into the most common units of manufacturing.
4. China International Economic Exchange Center: “e International Trade” grows rapidly and occupies a significant share of world trade
The China International Economic Exchange Center believes that the future international trade pattern will undergo a revolutionary change: past general trade, processing trade, small-scale border trade, and purchasing trade will change shape due to the rapid growth of “e international trade”. The amount of "e international trade" will reach 30-40% of the world trade volume by 2025 or so.
5. Ali Institute: Cross-border e-commerce will account for 1/3 of China's foreign trade. The e-WTO will become a new platform and new mechanism for negotiations on international trade rules.
Alibaba Research predicts that with the rapid development of China’s Internet economy and cross-border e-commerce, China’s cross-border e-commerce will account for one-third of China’s foreign trade in 2020, helping China to further develop its “world factory” into a “global Distribution center for goods and services." At the same time, the e-WTO concept will innovate the research and formulation of future international trade rules, help global small businesses and young people to develop better, and promote the establishment of a free and open, inclusive and efficient global e-commerce market.
6. China Rural Development Research Institute of Zhejiang University: In 2020, the Internet will fully penetrate all areas of China's rural areas.
The China Rural Development Institute of Zhejiang University believes that by 2020, the Internet will be universally popularized and penetrated into all areas of rural areas in China. Farmers can easily purchase global products at home, sell their products to the world, and enjoy better Medical and health services. Urban and rural residents are fully connected, customize their favorite agricultural products and achieve transparent production.
7. Institute of Information Society: In 2020, China's "soft law" system centered on platform governance was initially formed, becoming a standard that the industry has complied with.
The Information Society Research Institute predicts that in 2020, China's "soft law" system with the core of platform governance will formally become the norm for the industry to comply with. The network specification has become an independent field that is independent of statutory law and has played an increasingly important role; the government has also begun to cooperate with the platform and carried out collaborative innovations in supervision, which has transformed the entire social structure into a network-based society.
8. Information Research Department of the National Information Center: In 2020, the sharing economy will enter the “all-shared era” where everyone can participate and everything can be shared.
The Information Research Department of the National Information Center believes that, with broadband networks covering urban and rural areas, by 2020, from young people to middle-aged and elderly people, from urban residents to rural residents, from low- and middle-income groups to high-income groups, everyone can participate. Sharing economy; from intangible products to tangible products, from consumer products to production factors, and from domestic resources to foreign resources, everything can be included in the scope of the shared economy. By 2020, about 10 Big Mac shared economic platforms will emerge in the fields of transportation, housing, living services, education and training, medical care, and production crowdsourcing.
9. The 50-member Forum on Information Society and the Center for Chinese Society and Development at Peking University: The digitization of human behavior will become a new link in the human society, and the era of transparency and privacy will reappear.
The infiltration of sensors has enabled the social bonds defined by the division of labor, organization, credit, and privacy in the industrial era to be gradually marked with data, thus directly affecting the construction of circles, platforms, and ecology. This makes the social ties no longer based on individual recommendations, organizational evaluation, and relationship-driven. Instead, it forms a digital data feature that builds up over time. In this way, the organizational model, privacy definition, and credit definition in the industrial era will all be replaced by digitalized digital features. Perhaps, humans will once again enter an era of “transparent” and privacy-free after the era of industrialization.
10, network intelligence cool: social measurement, cognitive experiment instead of sampling statistics, gave birth to the great changes in multidisciplinary basic theory
The cognitive science proposed by the Sloan Report in 1978 has undergone more than 30 years of development and has now become a general knowledge base for such disciplines as psychology, sociology, economics, and communications. The research methods based on social measurement and cognitive experiments will fully replace the traditional method of sampling statistics, which will lead to great changes in the basic theories of sociology and economics.


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ExtraPlate puts homecooked meals on the map as an on-demand food marketplace that works like Uber or Lyft for hungry consumers.
Update (2/2018): Quicklegal was named our Startup of the Month in June of 2016. Shortly after, we became aware of legal proceedings against Quicklegal. You can read more about the settlement judgement and the original complaint. In a statement to Comstock’s, CEO Derek Bluford said, “I had an employee who impersonated me. He defrauded me, our company and one of our clients.” In January of 2018, Derek Bluford was convicted of fraud.
Derek Bluford was in eighth grade when his single mom got into legal trouble. She had gotten injured at her prison job and couldn’t work full-time. Disability assistance wasn’t enough to cover utilities, food and rent, and they were about to get evicted from their duplex rental in Elk Grove.
You can’t deny it: The cloud is everywhere. Thanks to tech titans like Google, Amazon and Apple, the idea of data storage has shifted from bulky, blinking units in an enclosed place to the more abstract concept of data stored in open, virtual space.
The case study: It’s a staple in medical schools throughout the U.S., where students learn how to diagnose and treat various conditions through mock scenarios. But can a doctor-in-training really grasp medical knowledge by sitting alone at a computer or by working out a problem on paper?
After working the male-dominated world of technology and venture investment for more than a decade, Saville decided to take matters into her own hands.
Think about it like a dating site, except members are looking for loans instead of love. The matchmaker is Magilla Loans, a free, anonymous search engine that helps small business owners to find loans directly from reputable banks across the country.
New app wimZr’s main focus is people. The interface is straightforward. You view the profiles of people going to the same place. If you like them, click “Connect Me.” If you want to pass, click “Next Time.” If the person you like likes you back, you can start talking. For upcoming events, you can scan guest lists and either connect one-on-one or openly in a public forum.
Rocket Department. started as a joke. It was 2013 and the 5-member team decided to design an offbeat product for a local hackathon.
Karen Crawford hasn’t carried a purse in three years. Instead, she uses a prototype wallet, which holds her driver’s license, credit cards, cash and a gym membership card, but also serves as an iPhone case and has a Bluetooth-enabled key tracker. As CEO of New Wallet a Folsom-based startup, Crawford led the development of this design after she couldn’t find a product on the market to meet her needs.
Slated for public release in October, LeadCliq is a referral generation portal, where members share relevant leads within exclusive circles or communities.
This type of belt is popular overseas, not so much in the U.S. But for the past few years, Brig Taylor and his wife, Michelle, have been on a mission to make hole-less ratchet belts the go-to accessory for American waistlines.
If you’ve ever wasted hours of free time searching for something to do with your free time, Oleg Kaganovich feels your pain. In 2012, he found himself in that exact situation during a business trip in the Big Apple. Rather than wait in a hotel room between meetings, he wanted to explore New York, but didn’t know where to begin. So he took his question to the web.
When car accident totaled Pedro Avila’s beloved ‘87 Volkswagen Cabriolet, he found himself desperate for money to repair the damage. A transportation industry veteran, Avila came up with Road Finch: eco-friendly and interactive marketing — by bicycle.
If you want to eat out but can’t decide which restaurant to go to, try asking yourself a different question: How much do I want to pay? That’s the idea behind Requested, a name-your-price app that’s been turning Sacramento’s dining arena into a digital bidding zone.
HomeZada is more than digital storage for insurance purposes. The comprehensive solution helps long-time homeowners and new buyers maintain and manage their budgets, plans and possessions online.
With SynGen, co-founder Philip Coelho hopes to play a critical role in this breakthrough by supplying tools that harvest stem cells and immune cells from umbilical cord blood, bone marrow and other sources.
NannyMe is a business and mobile application created by a few Sacramento high schoolers. Similar to the rideshare app Uber, NannyMe receives babysitting requests, then pings nannies (local high school students), who can accept or decline the job. Since NannyMe launched in December, about 75 families have signed up with the service.
Daniel Morash doesn’t like to see spoiled food go to waste. In 2012, Morash and his brother, Dave, spent millions to launch California Safe Soil with one goal in mind: convert leftover organic material from supermarkets into a nutrient-rich soil amendment farmers could use to grow crops.
In 2011, Jon Coss was on the hunt for funding. He had an idea for a system that could leverage Google Analytics to detect and prevent fraud and abuse in government programs. But this infrastructure-as-a-service model was new back then, untested and hard to explain to venture capitalists.