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BinaryCoin aims to be the first digital currency that connects the worlds of binary options trading and cryptocurrency. Find out how it works today in our review.
What is BinaryCoin?
BinaryCoin, found online at BinaryCoin.io, aims to build a bridge between binary options trading and cryptocurrency.
The ICO began in October 2017 and continues through the end of November. By investing in BinaryCoin, you can purportedly earn “guaranteed returns”. The company is selling tokens at a price as low as $0.45 during the ICO, yet expects a valuation of $350 per token by Q2 2018.
BinaryCoin was created by a company named OPBinary, which was founded in 2015. The company claims to have partnered “with other high-ranking investors and binary options brokers” to create BinaryCoin.
According to the BinaryCoin whitepaper:
“It is the first investment platform combining two large digital economies, binary options and cryptocurrency, backed by a strong team experienced with existing products and services that seeks to expand its community through this initial money supply”
In addition to a binary options trading platform, BinaryCoin can be used to participate in some type of lending scheme. That lending scheme promises to pay investors returns as high as 135% for lending money over a 90 day period.
How Does BinaryCoin Work?
Binary options are a trading vehicle where people “bet” on whether the price of a particular asset will go up or down. Many people compare it to gambling. It’s enormously popular online and around the world. BinaryCoin aims to improve the industry using blockchain technology.
How can blockchain technology improve binary options trading? The blockchain can provide transparency, security, and decentralization.
BinaryCoin seeks to implement blockchain technology into OPBinary.com, described as “the most intuitive, secure and revolutionary binary option investment platform on the market,” according to the BinaryCoin whitepaper.
Investors can access the platform to trade binary options, including binary options with stocks, commodities, indices, and currencies.
The long-term goal is to implement BinaryCoin into a number of other binary options trading platforms. There will also be a mobile app for Android and iOS called the “Anti Hack Mobile Wallet”, which users can use to store their BinaryCoin tokens.
The BinaryCoin ICO
The BinaryCoin ICO started in October and continues until November 30.
There’s a total supply of 10 million BRC tokens, set at an initial price of $0.45 USD. The coins will rise to $1.25 per token by the end of the ICO. A total of 9.5 million tokens are available through the ICO, with the remaining 500,000 tokens reserved for “development applications and other products of our ecosystem in our roadmap,” explains the whitepaper.
By December, the company estimates that 1 BRC will be worth $25 USD, which is when the token will be listed on CoinMarketcap and CryptoCompare. By January 2018, the BinaryCoin whitepaper expects a price of 1 BRC = $45 USD. This is when they plan to partner with binary options brokers and implement their “Anti Hack Mobile Wallet” for iOS and Android.
By Q2 2018, the company expects 1 BRC will be worth $350 USD.
BinaryCoin also has a referral system in place, where you can earn up to 20% of a referral’s tokens by referring them to the ICO.
BinaryCoin Lending System
In addition to the binary options systems listed above, BinaryCoin has “loan packages” available to investors. Those loan packages range from $500 USD to $10,000 USD.
BinaryCoin has different borrower rankings. The better your ranking, the less you’ll pay to borrow money. There are 30 day, 60 day, and 90 day loans, ranging from 30% ROI to 135% ROI in each period.
Yes, BinaryCoin claims investors can earn 30% to 135% in a 30 to 90 day period just by lending money
It’s not totally clear why a binary options trading platform is creating a lending system. The company describes its lending system as “advanced and aggressive” with a purpose “to unite diverse digital economic markets” – whatever that means.
In any case, the lending system goes active in December 2017.
Who’s Behind BinaryCoin?
The BinaryCoin whitepaper doesn’t mention any team members, and no authors are listed. There’s also no specific information on the “About Us” page of the official website.
A quick visit to OPBinary.com reveals some worrying things about the company behind BinaryCoin. The company claims OPBinary.com is a fully functioning binary options exchange. However, the website, found here, is barely functional. It looks like it was designed by a child, and it seems to advertise a pyramid scheme under the “Opportunity” section. A WHOIS check for that website shows it was created in January 2017, despite the fact that the BinaryCoin website claims development began in 2015.
BinaryCoin is a digital token designed for use at OPBinary.com, a binary options trading website and forex trading platform. The company behind OPBinary.com has launched an ICO where they intend to sell BinaryCoin tokens at a price of $0.45 to $1.25 per token.
By Q2 2018, the BinaryCoin whitepaper claims investors can expect the token to be worth $350 USD each. That’s an enormous jump, and we’re not totally sure the whitepaper supports that rise. The company expects to release Android and iOS apps, for example, and wants to list the coin on various exchange sites, but it’s not clear why they expect such a massive jump in valuation. Most coins get listed on exchanges after their ICO, but most coins don’t experience such a massive jump in value.
It’s also not clear which other binary options trading platforms the company plans to partner with. Several coin exchanges are listed on the official website, but we don’t see any specific binary options trading platforms.
Some might also take issue with the lack of team information: we know nothing about the development team, management team, or location of the company.
BinaryCoin also has a lending program in place – although it’s not totally clear why a binary options platform also wants to get into the lending space. There’s also a referral system where you can earn massive rewards by referring other people to the platform. This referral system seems more like a pyramid scheme than a genuine investment opportunity.
In any case, you can learn more about BinaryCoin by visiting BinaryCoin.io online today.


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The fallout of the US-China trade war, Brexit, and reduced factory orders are expected to harm the global economy going forward.
Back in April, the WTO estimated that global trade in merchandise would rise by 2.6% for 2019. Now, the WTO estimate has been cut by more than half to 1.2%. Even if the situation improves slightly, this would mark the slowest growth seen since the 2008 financial crisis. When it comes to the reasons why, we have to start with the ongoing trade war between the world’s two largest economies. The trade war has caused US imports from China to go down by 12% from January to July 2019. Chinese imports from the US have been reduced by an even more drastic 28%.
As the trade war has raged on, economic activity in Europe has slowed down as factory orders slide over Brexit fears. There are concerns that should Brexit be pushed through at the end of October without a deal, the entire European economy will feel the impact. Indeed, Brexit is expected to cause several industries to take a particularly hard hit, including auto manufacturing, import/export, and financial services.
Despite the varying concerns, WTO director-general Roberto Azevêdo primarily blames trade disputes. Roberto explains that “resolving trade disagreements” is critical to the well-being of the global economy.

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Globalpress: Altera outgrowing the ASSP market by 3x, says Altera CEO
Altera outgrew the semiconductor industry by almost 2x over the last four years and outgrew the ASSP market by 3x, says John Daane, CEO of Altera.
The driver of Altera’s growth is the increasing cost of ASSP. “Companies are spending $100m to implement a design in 28nm,” says Daane, “you need $500m in revenues to justify that and most applications do not have the revenue to meet these costs.”
And that’s an argument for using programmables “Our strongest growth is in networking, computer and storage – they now represent 17% of the company,” says Daane.
Altera is making a precocious play in 20nm announcing product for next year and volume availability of 20nm product in 2014.
Altera claims its 20nm product will have a ‘total power’ improvement, a phrase meaning the sum of active power improvement plus static power improvement, of 60% over 28nm products.
Asked how that could be achieved on a process which is expected to be power hungry, Vince Hu, vp for product and corporate marketing at Altera, says: “more than half of that comes from design.”
The TSMC 20nm , which both Altera and Xilinx will use, is expected to be power hungry, according to Professor Asen Asenov of Glasgow University who is CEO of Gold Standard Simulations.
“My understanding is that 20nm will be a power hungry node, ” says Asenov, “only the big players with high performance products will consider it. The rest will stay with 28nm as long as possible or until better finfet options become available.”
Altera’s intention is to launch 20nm product next year with volume production in 2014. However it is also working on product which will use TSMC’s 16nm finfet process.
At the sme time it is, according to Altera’s CTO, Misha Burich, keeping a watchful eye on FD-SOI as a possible way to go.


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Terror takes its toll on tourism
Tourism in India tided over the worst months of slowdown with aplomb. But it was hit hard, as expected, by the Mumbai terror attacks, reports Prasad Nichenametla.delhi Updated: Jan 13, 2009 00:15 IST
Tourism in India tided over the worst months of slowdown with aplomb. But it was hit hard, as expected, by the Mumbai terror attacks.
A compilation of foreign tourist arrivals (FTAs) from the Ministry of Tourism for December 2008 shows 5.22 lakh foreign tourists arriving in India. The figure for the corresponding period in 2007 was about 5.75 lakh. This means that in December alone, India lost about 50,000 foreign tourists — a drop of 9.2 per cent.
Tourism contributes to about 6.23 per cent of the GDP and provides direct or indirect employment to more than 50 million people in the country.
During the peak of the meltdown — in the months of September and October — tourist flow actually increased by 9.6 and 1.8 per cent over the corresponding months in 2007. Clearly, the tourists who preferred to tour the country in times of global meltdown seem to have stopped on their tracks because of 26/11.
But FTA growth, on the whole of 2008, was half of its growth rate in 2006 and 2007. FTA growth in 2008 stood at 5.6 per cent compared to 2006 and 2007 when FTA grew by 12-14 per cent. The tourism ministry, however, claims that the 5.6 percent growth in 2008 is better than the global average.
“The World Tourism Organisation has predicted a growth rate of 2-3 per cent for international tourist arrivals in the world during 2008. Therefore, the Indian scenario is much better than world scenario,” said a ministry statement.
Tourism bodies, however, do not share the government’s optimism. “At a time when we were expecting an 18 to 20 per cent growth, a growth of about six per cent is discouraging. The lack of growth is due to terrorism and slowdown,” Subhash Goyal, chairman of the ASSOCHAM Expert committee on Tourism, said.
Union Minister for Tourism and Culture Ambika Soni had last month requested the Prime Minister to announce an incentive package for the sector.


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This is getting to be a bit much. Last Friday, AMD released Catalyst 13.11 beta 6 graphics drivers with performance optimizations for a whole bunch of games. On Monday, it rolled out beta 7 drivers with improved CrossFire scaling in Battlefield 4. And now, there's a new beta 8 release that promises to fix "intermittent crashes experienced with Battlefield 4 on Windows 8."
I've seen numerous reports complaining of BF4 instability, so it's good to see AMD addressing the issue quickly. It's unclear whether Radeon drivers are the cause of everyone's problems, though.
Since AMD is supposed to be working closely with Battlefield 4's developers, I'm surprised that it's taken three drivers to get Radeon support sorted out. Nvidia released WHQL-certified drivers tuned for BF4 on Monday, and we haven't seen new GeForce betas since. That doesn't guarantee smooth sailing for GeForce owners, of course, but it suggests that Nvidia may have been better prepared for BF4's debut.
The Catalyst 13.11 beta 8 drivers have all the enhancements rolled into previous releases. That means they should be the best version for Radeon owners to grab. Desktop and mobile versions of the beta 8 drivers can be downloaded here.


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Reacting to the incident of a Pakistani family being denied accommodation at several hotels in Mumbai, the owner of Dunkin' Donuts in the neighbouring country has put up a board offering free meals and a donut to all Indian visitors as a gesture of goodwill.
Iqbal Latif, the owner of the famous international restaurant chain in Pakistan, told BBC that he decided to welcome Indians warmly, after the Pakistani family's plight in Mumbai. "We want to answer the Shiv Sena with love," he said.
Dunkin' Donuts, which is famous all over the world for its donuts, will be offering a free sandwich meal and a donut to all Indian visitors who have come on a short-term visa to Pakistan. The new promotional campaign is being featured across 26 franchises in Peshawar, Islamabad and Lahore.
The campaign, titled 'Peace, Amity and Understanding', aims to spread the message of peace, especially in the light of recent incidents -- from a cancelled music concert to ink being thrown on a writer who hosted a Pakistani politician's book launch -- by the extremist right-wing political party, Shiv Sena.
The promotional campaign banner also carries the flags of both the countries.
Pakistan has shown its warmth for Indians. Remarkably powerful idea by the Dunkin Donuts. Love surmounts all. pic.twitter.com/s1QSCxA3JO
— Saria Benazir (@SariaBenazir) October 19, 2015
Latif who is elated by the response to the offer, says he was slightly apprehensive about the reaction in Peshawar to the display of the Indian flag, but told The Dawn that visitors and passersby waved at the staff as a sign of approval.
He also said that on the first day of the offer, 17 meals were served to Indians in a Dunkin' Donut outlet in the diplomatic enclave of Islamabad. He added that he had felt “great honour (in hosting our) Indian friends”, according to a report in Hindustan Times. But no Indians have availed the offer at any of the outlets in Lahore and Peshawar yet.
But despite that, Latif said that they have seen a 30 per cent rise in overall sales since the announcement of the offer.
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Forget high-definition, we’ve seen the future of TV and it’s 3D. Stuff has just been out to Korea where we managed to wangle our way into LG’s top-secret R&D Labs in Seoul, where the company is developing a 32in, LCD flat-panel monitor for displaying videos in amazingly lifelike 3D. The snappily named M4200 is best viewed at a distance of 3-7 metres, and unlike other 3D systems you don’t have to wear those silly red and green cardboard glasses to get the full three-dimensional effect. Having seen it with our own eyes, we’re here to tell you it’s remarkably effective. It goes on sale in Korea next year.Other cutting-edge products being developed by LG’s boffins include a recyclable flatscreen TV made out of compressed wood and aluminium, and a portable DMB (Digital Multimedia Broadcasting) TV/MP3 player with 1 or 2GB flash memory. DMB transmissions have just begun in Seoul, and there are currently seven digital TV channels available, which can be viewed via a portable video device, even on the city’s underground system. In-car DMB systems are also proving popular, although apparently this has led to an alarming increase in car accidents as commuters watch their favourite TV shows during the drive home.
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The holiday season is in a full swing with almost everyone on a digital shopping spree. Innovative products such as wearables, VR headsets, drones and virtual reality devices are fast becoming technology staples for savvy Americans.
In fact, 2016 seems to be the strongest holiday spending year for the tech sector. According to the Consumer Technology Association, total spending is expected to reach $36.05 billion; up 3.1% from last year, as about 68% of the consumers (around 170 million people) are expected to buy technology gifts this holiday season, up 6% year-over-year. Most of the sales are expected to be generated online with a 45.2% surge expected from online shopping through mobile devices (read: ETFs & Stocks to Roar Higher on Record Online Spending).
While traditional products like televisions, iPhones, headphones and consoles continue to excite consumers, emerging technologies are seeing increased interest this year. In particular, wearables are expected to top the list with 27% of the consumers planning to buy followed by smart home devices (24% plan to buy), connected or digital toys (11%), VR headsets (10%) and drones (9%).
Given the bullish holiday outlook, tech stocks have nicely rebounded from the post-election slump with the ultra-popular Select Sector SPDR Technology ETF (XLK) gaining 3.6% since Nov. 8. In fact, a few exchange-traded funds have been investors’ darling this holiday season and are easily crushing the broad market fund (read: Technology ETFs Rebound: Can the Surge Continue?).
With just a few days left for Christmas, these five technology ETFs are excellent bets for a last-minute investment.
Five Technology ETFs to Buy Before Christmas
First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF (FTXL)
The First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:FTXL) fund offers exposure to the 30 most-liquid U.S. semiconductor securities based on volatility, value and growth by tracking the Nasdaq U.S. Smart Semiconductor Index. Holding 29 stocks in its basket, it is well spread across components with none holding more than 8.72% of assets. FTXL debuted in the space three months ago and has already accumulated $8.1 million. Average trading volume is light at around 10,000 shares and its expense ratio comes in at 0.60%. The fund gained 13.7% since the presidential election.
PowerShares S&P SmallCap Information Technology Portfolio (PSCT)
The PowerShares S&P SmallCap Information Technology Portfolio (NASDAQ:PSCT) tracks the S&P SmallCap 600 Capped Information Technology Index. It has managed $556.8 million in its asset base and trades in light average daily volume of about 56,000 shares.
The ETF charges 29 bps in fees per year from investors. Holding 91 securities in its basket, the product is well spread across securities with none holding more than 3.8% share. From an industry look, about one-fourth of the portfolio is allocated toward electronic equipment, followed by semiconductors (20.6%) and software (18.7%). The ETF gained 13.1% in the same timeframe and has a Zacks ETF Rank of 3 or ‘Hold’ rating.


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Corrina’s Corner, a raw meat pet food store, is the newest shop to open in the Oakhurst neighborhood of Decatur. Jacques Duplantier, a lawyer, is the sole proprietor and operator of the store.
The pet food store is named after Duplantier’s dog, Corrina. On his website, Duplantier shared that he found Corrina at a local rescue in Minnesota where in poor condition and ‘totally lethargic.‘
“Corrina couldn’t eat commercial foods and a veterinarian told me about the raw food diet,” said Duplantier. “In a month, you would never have known anything was wrong with her.” Duplantier, who earned a law degree from the University of Minnesota, moved to Atlanta and found a job as an attorney, but discovered that he wasn’t happy sitting at a desk and pushing papers all day. “I had to go back and [ask myself], ‘What do I care about?’ and ‘What would make me happy?” said Duplantier.
“I live in Decatur and [felt] the neighborhood was lacking a specialty pet food store and that it was the right market for pet nutrition.”
He explained how he used his skills as a lawyer to help navigate his way through the complicated licensing process and in December of 2012, he opened for business.
The raw pet food is designed to be mixed with other dog food, but he also sells complete meals and offers ground turkey, duck and chicken for people who want to make their own food. “I do everything myself,” he said. “It makes it more affordable because there is no middle man.”
Duplantier also does customer and bulk orders to allow customers to get food cheaper.
Corrina’s Corner is opened Tuesday through Saturday from 10:30am to 7:00pm and on Sunday from 12:00pm to 5:00pm. It is closed on Monday.
For more information, visit their website at www.corrinascorner.com or call 404 687-8001.


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Blackford Development acquired Queensgate Shopping Center in York, Pa., from A&B Realty for $19.7 million. Blackford plans to redevelop the 300,000-square-foot property and add national and local retailers.
Regency Centers Corporation, a shopping center REIT based in Jacksonville, Fla., announced a plan to incorporate more green elements into its developments. "We've taken a global look at Regency's practices and have established higher environmental standards," said Regency CEO and Chairman Martin Stein. The move comes after a yearlong task force study.
ARC Properties has sold a $212-million portfolio of 26 retail properties to an undisclosed investor. ARC plans to focus on new acquisitions and developments in New Jersey and other markets in the New York-to-Washington corridor.


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HOUSTON, TX--(Marketwired - Nov 26, 2014) - Franchise Business Review has named Christian Brothers Automotive one of the top franchises for veterans. FBR surveys thousands of franchisees every year to gauge their satisfaction and the quality of the training and support they receive from their franchisors. The magazine recognized Christian Brothers Automotive in its November issue.
"Investing in a franchise can be a great opportunity for military veterans," Editorial Director Molly Rowe wrote in the introduction to the special report. "Many franchise companies offer special incentives and discounts to veterans to help get them started in business. But keep in mind, great incentives don't always equate to happy franchisees. What really matters is what happens after you buy your franchise -- does the special attention and support you receive before you buy actually carry over once you're a franchisee?"
This is the second consecutive year that Franchise Business Review has named Christian Brothers Automotive a top franchise opportunity for veterans.
Latest recognition follows other accolades
Franchise Business Review isn't the only publication that has taken note of our value to veterans. USAA Magazine named Christian Brothers the best-performing franchise in a 2012 article that sought to answer the question, "What's the best franchise for veterans?" What impressed USAA? Christian Brothers Automotive has never closed a location, its franchisees have never defaulted on an SBA loan, and it has one of the highest franchisee satisfaction scores according to Franchise Business Review.
Bear in mind, the last part of USAA's 2012 analysis was Christian Brothers' high franchisee satisfaction score -- and it has increased every year since that article was published. Christian Brothers has still never closed a store -- and it has added dozens since then. Its SBA loan track record is still perfect, too.
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The former head of engineering for U.S. Central Command ("CentCom") came to the same conclusion while researching businesses. Army Col. Jud Cook retired in January 2013. The former commander at CentCom in Tampa, Florida, is a self-described "car nut" who started researching automotive franchises when he knew he would be retiring.
"I'm very interested in cars," Cook said. "There is probably not a car repair show that comes on that I don't try to catch. Also, my research indicated that auto repair is a very resilient business. Automotive repair continues to be something that everybody needs. They're keeping cars longer, the cars are older and they need more repairs. When the economy improves, more people will buy new cars, which will mean more cars on the road that will need repairs. So, in addition to Christian Brothers being a Godly choice because of their values, it's a choice that is economically advantageous."
Learn more about the Christian Brothers Automotive franchise opportunity
To learn more about the Christian Brothers Automotive franchise opportunity, visit the research pages of www.christianbrothersfranchise.com, where you can learn about the values that inform the way the company does business. You can also fill out a form to download an in-depth free franchise report and start a conversation with Christian Brothers. You can also contact Josh Wall, Christian Brothers Automotive's vice president for franchise development, at 832-598-0419 or email@example.com.
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Covid-19 has thrown the global economy into disarray. People have been forced to stay home, and businesses to stay closed, with little idea of when normal activity will resume. The government of Japan, in order to mitigate the virus’ impact on the economy, has proposed multiple measures to help workers and small and medium enterprises.
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Google Search now has a completely new look for iOS, though it's one many Android users will be familiar with. The Search team is bringing Android Lollipop's Material Design language to the Search app along with lots of other features and optimization for iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus.
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A new Domino's Pizza branch is set to open up in Liskeard - and bosses are hunting for delivery drivers.
The south east Cornwall town is set to gain new Domino's, Subway and Wetherspoon.
Domino's is taking over the former Royal Cafes - and looks almost ready to open.
A sign up in the window is advertising for drivers.
The Royal Cafes, one of Liskeard's popular restaurants, closed in May after 40 years of service.
The sad news was reported by public Facebook page Liskeardprayers, which stated: "Its owner, Chris Mitchell, is retiring, leaving Ian's Plaice at Addington as the last remaining chippy in town."
But the Domino's that is replacing it is one of three new food outlets set to come to the town.
Subway has announced that it is going to open in Dean Street, behind the Spar shop.
Although residents believe it will open over the summer, the fast food chain has not given any date, stating that it will be "opening soon".
And in March, Wetherspoon confirmed that it was bringing forward its plan to open a pub in the town.
The opening has been discussed for years, but a revised planning application was submitted, confirming it would be built on the former Taylors Garage site on Barras Street.
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Playnet Inc and Cornered Rat Software have announced a series of event to celebrate their seventh year of operation, including the reactivation of old accounts and a 14 day free trial.
CORNERED RAT SOFTWARE and PLAYNET INC are pleased to invite you to return to the battlefields of Western Europe to celebrate our 7th year online. We have an exciting week of special events, promotions and prizes lined up for old and new players. We will be re-activating tens of thousands of accounts with a Welcome Back Soldier promotion and inviting new players to join us for the week long celebration with a 14-day Free Trial!
It's been seven years since a small group of developers in Bedford, Texas launched "WWII Online: Blitzkrieg". It was an ambitious project that introduced the gaming world to a new type of play: the MMOFPS. "WWII Online: Blitzkrieg" has evolved into "Battleground Europe", a mature and feature rich game with a dynamic and devoted community. With over 100 accurately modeled weapons available and a game world measuring over 350,000 square miles. "Battleground Europe" remains the most immersive World War II MMOs ever made.
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If you can believe it, it’s Friday once again, and we’re rounding up all of the best Apple discounts. Leading the way, iPhone 13 has received a rare refurbished discount courtesy of Amazon and now starts from $658. That’s alongside a chance to save on Satechi’s just-released Thunderbolt 4 Slim Hub at $160, as well as the return of Black Friday pricing on the fitness-ready Beats Studio Buds at $90. Hit the jump for all of the best deals and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.
iPhone 13 sees up to $224 Renewed Premium discounts
Amazon is now offering Apple’s previous-generation unlocked iPhone 13 in Renewed Premium condition starting at $658 for the 128GB capacity. Normally fetching $799, this is still one of the first times to save with today’s offer delivering $141 in savings. This is $22 under our previous mention and a new all-time low, marking only the second discount we’ve seen since Apple released the newer 14 series devices. Multiple colors and storage capacities are available for this iPhone 13 deal, which we break down below.
The now previous-generation iPhone 13 arrives as an even better value thanks to the discount today, and comes powered by the A15 Bionic chip. Alongside notably improved battery life compared to predecessors, there’s also that same squared-off design as last time around to pair with the Super Retina XDR display with a smaller notch. There’s also an upgraded camera experience with its more recent Cinematic mode and improved sensors, too.
Satechi’s just-released Thunderbolt 4 Slim Hub falls to all-time low
Satechi’s official Amazon storefront now offers its just-released Thunderbolt 4 Slim Hub for $160. Normally fetching $200, you’re looking at an extension of the launch discount that was exclusive to Satechi’s official storefront and a 20% discount. This is matching the all-time low and only the second chance to save $40.
Sporting a 5-in-1 design, Satechi’s latest Thunderbolt 4 offering arrives with a compact design that really lets it live up to the slim naming scheme. The back of the device sports three full Thunderbolt 4 ports capable of driving a single 8K display or dual 4K monitors. Then on the front is the Thunderbolt 4 host connection that can dish out 60W of power to a connected MacBook, as well as a 10Gb/s USB 3.2 Gen 2 port to connect any other peripherals. We break down what to expect from the experience further in our launch coverage.
Black Friday pricing returns on fitness-ready Beats Studio Buds
Amazon now offers the Beats Studio Buds in Moon Gray for $90. Typically fetching $150, you’re looking at a match of the Black Friday price as well as a return to the all-time low for the first time since. The $60 in savings haven’t been beaten before, and today’s offer is not only $10 under our previous mention, but also the same amount below what you’ll pay for other styles right now.
Beats Studio Buds arrived last summer and still stand as some of the brand’s latest workout companions. The true wireless form-factor makes these ideal for tagging along on workouts as well as your typical daily wear, with active noise cancellation joining the feature set on top of a transparency mode. Other notable inclusions like Hey Siri support, a compact charging case with USB-C that brings battery life up to 24 hours, and IPX4 water-resistance complete the package. Dive into our hands-on review for a closer look.
UGREEN’s 15W MagSafe Charger refuels your entire Apple kit
UGREEN’s official Amazon storefront is now offering its latest 15W 3-in-1 MagSafe Charging Stand for $100. Dropping lower than ever before, today’s offer is down from the usual $130 going rate and marking a new all-time low. This is $10 under our previous mention and still one of the first discounts so far.
Streamlining your workstation or nightstand, UGREEN’s latest MagSafe charging station arrives with a 3-in-1 design that can top off your entire Apple kit from one compact footprint. The 15W MagSafe pad is of course the star of the show, providing max power outputs to Apple’s latest iPhone 14 series as well as 12 and 13 handsets. Off to the side is a 5W Qi pad for AirPods, with the integrated Apple Watch charger rounding out the package.
New all-time low drops Philips Hue’s Gradient Ambiance Lightstrip to $102
Amazon currently offers the Philips Hue Gradient Ambiance Lightstrip for $102. Normally fetching $180, this is delivering a new all-time low at $78 off. It’s $6 below our previous holiday mention from last month, too, and the most affordable we’ve seen any of the brand’s addressable light strips.
As one of the more recent additions to the Philips Hue ecosystem that launched back in October, the Gradient Ambiance Lightstrip enters as a long-awaited option for bringing addressable RGB lighting into your space. It measures 6 feet in length and on top of pairing with the greater Hue ecosystem over Zigbee for Siri, Alexa, or Assistant integration, works by itself thanks to Bluetooth connectivity. Get a closer look at the Hue Gradient Ambiance Lightstrip in our launch coverage.
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Africa Logistics Properties (ALP), a specialist property firm that acquires, develops and manages modern warehouses across the continent, has launched its first 49,000 square-meter of modern Grade-A warehousing facility. The facility, which was announced earlier this year, is located at ALP North Industrial Park in Nairobi, Kenya, with 75% of the facility pre-leased.
The launch, announced this September, comes at a time when other segments of the commercial, retail and residential real estate market are struggling to achieve total occupancy of 75%.
“The near complete uptake of ALP North prior to launch speaks to the scale of the warehousing shortage in Kenya. But it also demonstrates that real estate requires developers to concentrate on the genuine areas of market need,” said ALP Chief Executive Officer, Toby Selman.
The demand for grade-A warehousing, which delivers significant cost savings and efficiency for users, currently far exceeds supply in the country, with warehouse users reporting that finding suitable facilities is frequently impossible, according to recent research by real estate sector player, Tilisi Developments.
This shortage contrasts sharply with overbuild in some other real estate segments. The oversupply of commercial space in Nairobi reached 4.7 million square feet in 2017, while retail space oversupply reached 3.7 million square feet. Meanwhile, the supply of mall space rose by 41.6% last year, even as demand stagnated.
As a result, the occupancy rate for new retail centers is now running at between 60% and 75%, based on a 2018 Kenya Market Update report from leading realtor, Knight Frank.
This shifting balance of supply and demand has also changed relative investment yields, with commercial and retail yields falling from 11% three years ago to 8% by 2017, while residential property yields are now running at 5.6%. This has moved warehousing yields to pole position within real estate, at 8.5%.
“The proportion of pre-leasing has also been driven by the quality of the warehousing, which just does not exist elsewhere in Kenya and East Africa at the moment,” said Selman.
The scarcity has driven far higher pre-leasing by ALP in Nairobi than is normal elsewhere. In the US, the pre-lease rate recently rose to 43% from a 17-year running average of 38%, according to a recent report by CBRE, a global leader in real estate services.
However, ALP’s distribution hubs have brought international design practices that now sharply boost efficiency and productivity. For instance, the new warehousing offers pallet stacking 12 meters high, instead of the four meters offered by others in the market, as well as large column grids, which result in denser storage capacity and reduces the cost per pallet by up to 30%.
Located on the key peripheral routes connecting Kenya’s largest airport, JKIA, to the main transport corridors from Kenya to Uganda and Rwanda, “ALP’s strategic positioning further increases distribution and supply chain efficiencies,” said Selman.


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Well, it looks like Apple is one step closer to what they want. The Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 is being blocked from sale in Australia, with Apple claiming that the device infringes on some of their patents. The 10.1 is not allowed to be sold in Australia until after the court case regarding the patent infringement ends, the NSW Federal Court has ruled. Beforehand, Samsung had only agreed to not sell or advertise the device in Australia, until a decision was made by the courts on whether to block sale of the device for the duration of the court case, which was requested by Apple. Although only a minor win for Apple, it is a major blow for Samsung as the next court case may take many months, impacting on the Christmas sales.
This comes not long after Germany has blocked the sale of the 10.1, and also Samsung’s announcement that it would try and stop the sale of the iPhone 4s in parts of Europe. It looks like a rocky road ahead for the two companies, one that is paved with lawsuits.[The Australian]


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There’s a potentially severe snowstorm heading towards the east coast this weekend, which provides the perfect excuse for locking the door, cranking up the heat, lining up a bunch of movies to watch...and celebrating the break from the routine with a bottle of bubbly.
Precious few treats in life are quite as charming as opening a bottle of Champagne for absolutely no reason at all. And I honestly can’t think of a better reason to pop the cork on a bottle than being forced to stay in the entire day.
If, however, you’re one of those people who feels bad about a bit of luxury for no reason at all, then here’s your excuse to find some fizz this weekend: Champagne is good for you.
“British academics have found that champagne is packed with polyphenols - plant chemicals thought to widen the blood vessels, easing the strain on your heart and brain,” reported British newspaper The Daily Mail.
The article continued: “And researchers believe the health benefits aren't limited to the expensive stuff but are also found in cheaper alternatives such as cava and prosecco.”
Fans of fizzy have always known that a glass or two relaxes them. But now, we finally have scientific proof that it does more than that, benefiting you on levels that are not immediately felt.
So whether you pour yourself and your snowbound companions glasses from one of the great Champagne houses, or something a bit simpler and less money, the point is clear: We all have something to celebrate this weekend...regardless of the weather forecast.
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Cleveland-based UrbanCode claims to reduce the time it takes to move new apps or updates of apps onto the market. The company offers up its DevOps platform, which includes apps like uDeploy, uBuild, uProvision, and uRelease. These serve to help companies push out updates, take in feedback, and improve quality of apps faster.
Ideally, it will help IBM better connect with social, cloud, and big data app makers that rely on rapid software development and releases.
“Companies that master effective software development and delivery in rapidly changing environments such as cloud, mobile, and social will have a significant competitive advantage,” Kristof Kloeckner, general manager of IBM Rational Software, said in a statement. “With the acquisition of UrbanCode, IBM is uniquely positioned to help businesses from every industry accelerate delivery of their products and services to better meet client demands.”
The terms of the deal were not disclosed. IBM said it plans to continue supporting UrbanCode clients.
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Two people you will probably never see at a holiday dinner exchanging gifts and pleasantries would be Facebook grand poobah Mark Zuckerberg and Apple CEO Tim Cook.
One heads up the world’s most innovative company and other leads the world’s stalkers all under one cybernetic roof. We bring that up because Time magazine released a lengthy article about ‘Facebook’s World Plan‘ that discusses Zuckerberg’s global domination to get “every single human being online.”
Yeah, that, and he would like to monetize each one of them, according to Cook…and that’s where the food fight begins.
The article (and well worth the read) is focused on the ambitious Internet.org. However, it wouldn’t be a Facebook party if it weren’t for trolls. And Zuckerberg played that part, as expected.
“A frustration I have is that a lot of people increasingly seem to equate an advertising business model with somehow being out of alignment with your customers,” said Zuckerberg. “What, you think because you’re paying Apple that you’re somehow in alignment with them? If you were in alignment with them, then they’d make their products a lot cheaper!”
“I think everyone has to ask, how do companies make their money?” said Cook. “Follow the money. And if they’re making money mainly by collecting gobs of personal data, I think you have a right to be worried.”
In the light of free, Zuckerberg takes aim at what the Internet introduced as “Anti-Facebook” called Ello.
This is the invitation-only, non-commoditized network that spits in the face of everything Facebook stands for — creating products out of people, tracking their habits, and making ads that monetize those idiosyncrasies. Little things like that.
I asked him about Ello, an upstart for-pay social network built on the premise that it doesn’t show you ads and doesn’t harvest your personal information. When a social network does those things, Ello’s manifesto argues, “You’re the product that’s being bought and sold.” Zuckerberg’s take was, as usual, practical: whatever ethical merits it might have, the business model won’t scale. “Our mission is to connect every person in the world. You don’t do that by having a service people pay for.” I suggest that Facebook’s users are paying, just with their attention and their personal information instead of with cash. A publicist changes the subject.
Betabeat got a hold of Ello’s co-founder Todd Berger, who shared a cacophonus huh for countries like Zambia that could benefit from a free, low-bandwidth app because even impoverished countries have needs to stalk ex-girlfriends too.
“They’re rallying the telecoms and saying, ‘Give our low data consumption app away to your users,’” Mr. Berger told Betabeat. “It’s a bit like aligning yourself with drug dealers and saying, ‘Mix this special blue powder in with your cocaine, and the neighborhood kids will come back and buy even more.’”
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“Freemium is working the world over,” Mr. Berger said, “Versus: ‘No, no, it’s free, it’s free! But we’re selling all your data to god knows who at exorbitant rates in order to create new scams for people who didn’t ask for it.’”
You know, forget the holidays all together. In the world wide web, let’s just move on to Valentine’s Day. Maybe that will help.


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It’s almost time for Apple’s latest, highly anticipated media event, where the tech company is expected to reveal a new batch of iPhones, new iPads — and hopefully a few surprises as well. Ahead of the Sept. 10 conference, we round up the rampant rumors circling the web to show what to expect.
1-C is for color
Last week, Apple sent invitations to an event on Tues., Sept. 10 — all but announcing new products. Along with the email, the tech giant teased recipients with a colorful message reading “This should brighten everyone’s day.”
The mysterious message only further fueled rumors that Apple will be releasing a new set of brightly colored phones to be added to the iPhone family (seen here in conceptual renderings from Apple fan Martin Hajek).
2-C is for cheaper
Although the C most probably stands for “color,” the rumored iPhone 5C is also expected to be cheaper than its pricey ancestors. The slightly curvier, plastic-shelled iPhone is thought to be budget-friendly and Siri-less, according to Piper Jaffray analyst Gene Munster.
Firing Siri for the iPhone 5C will allow Apple to lower the price of the new phone to a rumored $300. This move may be due to the growing threat from Apple’s competitors such as Samsung.
Newly leaked photos of the upcoming iPhone show a silver ring around the phone’s black home button. The images furthered rumors that the new smartphone will include a thumbprint scanner as a form of extra security for users.
While the images have not been confirmed, Apple patented fingerprint technology last year. Fox News reporter Clayton Morris believes the scanner, which could be used as part of an authentication process, will be announced at Apple’s conference tomorrow.
4-Need for speed
Last time the “S” was for Siri, this time it stands in for speed. Multiple sources are reporting that the rumored iPhone 5S will be 31 percent faster than its predecessor.
New iPads are also on the menu for Apple’s big product reveal tomorrow. The rumored iPad 5 is expected to be significantly thinner and less wide while keeping the same screen size.
Samsung and Sony recently announced their new time-telling gear and it may be time for Apple to jump on the smartwatch bandwagon.
Images of the rumored iWatch have been clogging up the web for months. In February, a Bloomberg report hinted that Apple had “100 product designers working on a wristwatch-like device.”
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Tasman ferry builder Incat has received its first order for a new electric vehicle ferry design which will be exported to South America.
According to reports, Argentine company Buquebus has ordered what will be Incat’s first-ever electric aluminium catamaran design – the 148 metre long catamaran ‘utility Ro-Pax’ design (pictured).
Designed by Revolution Design, the vessels will be capable of carrying up to 1,200 passengers and their vehicles at up to 25 knots, driven by two electric drives mounted in pods beneath the hull.
Powered by 5.0 and 9.6 MW propulsion systems, the sale of the vessels was revealed on social media by former Tasman premier, Peter Gutwein who is a strategic adviser to the Hobart company.
Buquebus operates ferries across the River Plate estuary from Buenos Aires to Colonia, near the Uruguayan capital of Montevideo.
Buquebus operates a number of Incat vessels and has previously purchased novel designs from Incat, including gas-powered designs.
The adoption of electric ferries is a response to calls from the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) for a 30 percent reduction in CO2 emissions for new vessel builds from 2025 and a reduction of the world fleet’s overall emissions by 40 percent from 2030.
It is understood the sale was first explored by Incat Chairman and founder Robert Clifford on a 2022 visit to South American ferry operators.
On his return from that trip he said electric vessels offered the possibility of a doubling of the workforce at Incat’s Prince of Wales Bay shipyard to 1,500, with similar increases in the company’s supply chain.
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Hang onto that pink slip. Employees at Columbia Aircraft Manufacturing Co. should not have to wait long to get their jobs back. The company, founded in 1984, produces about four planes per week. About 185 workers were temporarily laid off at the end of March, as the company tightened its management tiers and streamlined the manufacturing process. Wan Abd Majid was hired as Columbia’s new CEO, replacing Bing Lantis, according to Randy S. Bolinger, spokesman from the company. Once the manufacturing process is refined, Bolinger says, furloughed employees will get their jobs back sometime in mid-May.
Quirky specialty grocery store Trader Joe’s announced plans to open a location in Bend. The store, located in the Cascade Village Shopping Center, will be the first in Central Oregon. Alison Mochizuki, director of national publicity for the Monrovia, Calif.-based company, confirmed the new store will be 13,000 square feet. “There are lots of foodies there,” she says, highlighting one of the draws of building in Bend.
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The median price in the Midwest was $194,700, up 7.1% from a year ago. Existing-home sales in the South rose 1.9% in October to an annual rate of 2.16 million, and are now 1.8% lower than October.
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Overall, 2017 sales of 5.51m were up 1.1% from 2016 – the smallest gain in three years. Sales of previously-owned U.S. homes fell in December for the first time in four months, as the market struggles with record-low supply and rising prices, figures from the National Association of Realtors showed Wednesday.
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Zillow announced Tuesday it’s completely revamping its multi-family rental advertising platform. The Seattle-based real estate technology company launched Tuesday the new platform called “Rent Connect,” which serves as a central point for multi-family clients to advertise their listings, get data-powered insights and 3D virtual tours, depending on the advertising package they choose.
Prior to the re-launch, Zillow’s multi-family clients — which includes the rental networks of Zillow, Trulia and HotPads — had to piece together multiple different solutions, or pay for separately purchased impressions, according to the company.
“Our multifamily partners value straight forward solutions that drive exposure, leads, and ultimately leases,” Michael Sherman, vice president of Zillow Rentals, said in a statement. “The new Rent Connect packages bring together formerly stand-alone options into a single solution that removes uncertainty, saves our partners time, and arms them with valuable market and property insights.”
All Rent Connect packages give customers access to Zillow, Trulia and HotPads as well as Zillow’s proprietary 3D home tour technology. Multi-family rentals that include a 3D tour have attracted 20 percent more visitors since March, according to a Zillow study.
Enhanced and premium options offer clients custom rental comparisons and data-powered insight reports, aimed at providing the client with insight into what other rentals are going for on the market and how to best allocate advertising spend.
The premium Rent Connect package also offers social media tools, including turnkey Facebook and Instagram ad placement, as well as email placement to local renters and Instagram stories. Zillow is hoping the social media tools will help increase exposure to younger clients.
Zillow’s most recent consumer trends housing report found that 25 percent of Gen Z renters that moved out chose a multi-family building, but as the pandemic continues to impact the country, Gen Z has compromised more than 80 percent of the 3 million adults who moved back in with their parents.
Jeff French, the director of sales and marketing at Ardent Communities, an Ohio-based property management firm, said his company has trusted its entire rental portfolio to Zillow for years.
“Now that we’ve upgraded to the new Zillow Rent Connect Premium package, we’ve added a substantial amount of exposure for our communities that extends to Facebook and Instagram, and I would highly recommend advertising with Zillow Rentals for anyone needing multifamily advertising,” French said, in a statement.
The launch of the platform comes following a nine-month pilot program in 12 states. It also comes at a time when 41 percent of multifamily marketers “wish they had better tools to evaluate marketing and advertising effectiveness,” according to Zillow.


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Specialist crane and subsea equipment manufacturer Huisman has manufactured an offshore crane hook using a 3D printer. The Dutch company said it is the first of its kind.
Not only that, it passed its 80t load test “and all associated quality control checks according to the strictest criteria,” Huisman said. Read more
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How To Avoid Vaping Health Risks
It’s time to put up the fight against e-liquid and vaporizing health risks. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently announced a new, tougher group of guidelines for e-juice companies to follow when trying to get FDA approval of their products. One of these brilliant guidelines will require that all e-juice companies include health warnings about the potential risks of smoking in their products. Unfortunately, the brand new law only affects vaporizers, however the threat of losing sales over the nicotine patch along with other nicotine replacement products has recently started to affect the companies most concerned about gaining new profit.
One of the biggest fears of tobacco companies has always been that folks would turn to using vaporizing products instead of using traditional cigarettes. A shocking new study out in January of 2021 showed that nearly 1 / 2 of all adults smoked cigarettes because of nicotine. Now that might seem as an extremely surprising number, but it addittionally means that a complete quarter of all adult smokers are vapers. Which means that vaporizing tobacco products have hitched a ride on a high-speed train headed towards irrelevancy. But, as with all laws that change or are phased out, we are now confronted with the new potential problem of how to proceed with e-juices along with other nicotine delivery devices.
One solution being considered may be the regulation of e-liquid itself. The Vapor Technology Association and the American Vaping Association have already been working on developing a standard to regulate the quantity of nicotine contained in e-juice and other liquids, such as syrups. Proponents of the regulation suggest that the nicotine contained in e-juice and other liquids is the same as the amount found in an individual cigarette, therefore putting small kids vulnerable to long-term health damage. However, opponents argue that regulating the volume of nicotine in liquids isn’t the very best solution, because cigarettes are natural, whereas e-juices and other liquids aren’t. They argue that regulating the volume of nicotine contained in a product will limit customers’ choices and prevent them from using e-juice as a smoking alternative when conventional cigarettes are not a choice for them.
To illustrate the difference between e-juice and traditional cigarettes, nicotine patches have been used as smoking cessation tools for quite some time, yet they only suppress the nicotine, they never completely quit. As more research is performed on medical risks of e-juices along with other nicotine delivery devices, it really is becoming apparent that they should be regulated like regular cigarettes. The FDA isn’t considering regulation of e-juices, however they are considering regulation of their use in electronic cigarettes, because of the recent rise of youth smoking.
The reason why vaporizers will vary from nicotine patches is that nicotine in vaporizes quickly and is highly soluble. So that it does not accumulate in your body. This fact has many health risks associated with it. Nicotine overdose could cause death if it is taken in high doses for a long period of time. That is why the vaporizer is very EightVape useful for people who want to give up smoking but don’t want to go through the withdrawal symptoms such as headaches, cravings, irritability and anxiety that often accompany quitting.
Most vaporizing devices offer you just enough nicotine to satisfy your craving without the associated risks. You may want to increase your dosage as the body gets used to the consequences of quitting smoking, or you may find that you like smoking cigarettes so much that you want to return to your vaporizer to give it another try. However this will be a last resort rather than the only option you take into account. You should never start smoking because you feel just like being all set to undergo another cigarette. Quitting smoking cigarettes completely is always the very best solution.
Nicotine is highly addictive, which addiction can be extremely difficult to break. Most people who have been lifelong smokers have observed the devastating long-term health ramifications of nicotine addiction. Many who have gone through the process have also attempted to quit cigarettes, but cannot break their addiction. One reason why many of these people cannot succeed is because they use electronic cigarettes rather than using regular ones. The absence of nicotine reduces the cravings that smokers normally experience when they light up.
While the supporters of ex-cigarette use declare that they are safer than smoking cigarettes, there are several serious questions surrounding the safety of the devices. It has been found that long-term side effects may come from the way that electric cigarettes are made. It’s possible that electric cigarettes may trigger cancer cells and could release large amounts of carbon monoxide in to the air. Some studies also have concluded that these long-term unwanted effects could be harmful for pregnant women and children.


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New England Patriots to host fan cruise
Fans of the New England Patriots now have a cruise to call their own. A new partnership between Celebrity Cruises and the team will include a fan cruise with former players to take place in 2015.
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Obviously will mimic the Vikings cruise a few years ago, but the cruise is limited to men only, from Cyprus CA
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Rockstar has announced that a new title update is on the way for Red Dead Redemption, and with it, a lot of new features for multiplayer. If they’re good or not, it depends…
Firstly, Rockstar will deliver the ban-hammer on everybody who has been/is caught cheating. So if you’ve been “on the dark side”, don’t get mad at Rockstar for doing their job and keeping the online world fun and safe. Here’s what they said:
“We’d just like to let all fans and players of Red Dead Redemption Multiplayer know that we’re aware a few rotten apples persist in the online world, trying to make the experience unpleasant for everyone else. Obviously, these Multiplayer modes can be great fun when everyone is on the up-and-up, so to ensure we preserve the integrity of gameplay for all online, we are actively working on new features to counter against the isolated incidents of abuse that go on.
Our next title update, planned for release on both Xbox LIVE and PlayStation Network within the next month, will include measures to counter hacking and cheating. Those who have been detected to be cheating beyond a shadow of doubt will be promptly banned from the Red Dead online world for a period of our discretion.“
Also, new Free Roam features will be added: if you’re being killed repeatedly, you will have the option to flee, and also, if you’re being a bully and have a 6 kill streak, you will become Most Wanted, alerting the NPC Police and players with the same status as you.
The title update is due to arrive within the next month on both Xbox LIVE and PSN.


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BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)–Upstate Niagara Cooperative signed an agreement to purchase Byrne Dairy operations, including the plant located in Syracuse, and several distribution centers throughout the state.
The company is signing a long-term licensing agreement for the continued use of the Byrne Dairy brand, which will join already established brands, Upstate Farms, Intense Milk, Milk for Life, Bison, and Valley Farms as part of the deal.
Operations will be managed by existing employees, according to Upstate Niagara Cooperative.
CEO of Upstate Niagara Cooperative Lawrence Webster had this to say about today’s agreement:
This acquisition is a strategic investment by our member-owners toward continued and long-term growth for our cooperative and will strengthen our ability to continue to provide award-winning products and exceptional customer service while expanding our reach into adjoining markets. We are excited and eager to embark on this new chapter of our cooperative’s journey and are committed to completing the transition as seamlessly as possible for the employees and customers impacted.”Lawrence Webster CEO of Upstate Niagara Cooperative
The deal is expected to be completed within the next 40 days.


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Contact Victoria Broehm
The American Feed Industry Association (AFIA) shares in the disappointment with many others throughout the agriculture community on the Office of the United States Trade Representative’s (USTR) announcement yesterday to impose an additional tariff of 10 percent on $200 billion worth of Chinese imports, effective Sept. 24, 2018.
U.S. animal food manufacturers use many different types of ingredients in animal feed and pet food and depend on imports of some ingredients that have limited domestic availability. In addition, the variety of ingredients produced globally gives them more choices on where to source their ingredients. The United States’ imposition of tariffs on Chinese products has already negatively affected the U.S. animal food industry by restricting access to these Chinese products. This escalating trade war continues to hinder the U.S. feed industry’s future in maintaining and increasing market opportunities and access in China.
Gina Tumbarello, AFIA’s director of international policy and trade, stated:
“AFIA and its members value free and fair global trade and mutual respect between trading partners. Increasing tariffs on Chinese products restricts the flow of commerce, stifles fair and open competition and leads to retaliatory measures that can further harm the animal food industry. China is an important market with even greater potential, but the administration’s actions are not aiding the U.S. animal food industry in securing market access, but rather, further hindering it.We encourage our trade officials to seek discussions with China to remedy concerns rather than continuing to resort to tariffs.”


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STR reports U.S. hotel performance for the week ending 17 January 2009
The U.S. hotel industry posted declines in all three key performance measurements during the week of 11-17 January 2009, according to data from STR.
“It was more of the same,” said Brad Garner, vice president of operations/client services at STR. “The economy is battering the hotel industry.”
“We are mildly disappointed by the performance of the Middle Atlantic and Southeast regions where we thought there would be more of an uplift heading into Martin Luther King Jr. Day weekend and Inauguration Day,” he added, “but we are still optimistic that we’ll see the true effect of the ‘Obama bounce’ in next week’s results.”
The year-over-year, double-digit drops in occupancy and RevPAR for the Total U.S. hotel industry carried over into each of the seven chain-scale segments:
- The Luxury segment posted the biggest declines in both measurements, with a 16.7-percent decrease in occupancy (57.7 percent) and a 22.4-percent fall in RevPAR (US$150.19).
- The Upper Upscale segment saw declines of 13.1 percent and 17.4 percent in occupancy and RevPAR, respectively.
- The Upscale segment experienced a 12.5-percent drop in occupancy (57.4 percent) and a 16.8-percent decreases in RevPAR (US$66.33).
- The Midscale with Food and Beverage segment saw occupancy fall 14.6 percent to 42.6 percent. RevPAR for the segment declined 16.3 percent to US$34.99.
- The Midscale without Food and Beverage segment saw drops of 13.3 percent and 14.6 percent in occupancy and RevPAR, respectively.
- The Economy segment experienced the smallest decreases in both measurements, with an 11.3-percent fall in occupancy (41.0 percent) and a 13.1-percent decline in RevPAR (US$20.86).
- The Independents segment saw drops of 13.3 percent and 17.5 percent in occupancy and RevPAR, respectively.
None of the seven chain-scale segments posted double-digit drops in ADR. The Luxury segment saw the biggest decrease at 6.8 percent (US$260.43), while the Midscale without Food and Beverage segment experienced the smallest decrease at 1.4 percent (US$86.50).
About STR & STR Global: For more than 20 years, Smith Travel Research has been the recognized leader for lodging industry benchmarking and research. Smith Travel Research and STR Global offer monthly, weekly, and daily STAR benchmarking reports to more than 36,000 hotel clients, representing nearly 5 million rooms worldwide. STR is headquartered in Hendersonville, Tennessee, and STR Global is based in London. For more information, visit .
Jeff Higley (STR)
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On April 2, Logan Paul revealed to us that during WrestleMania 38, an annual event considered to be the biggest wrestling show in the world, he would carry the very rare Pokémon card Pikachu Illustrator. The young man of 27 years thus appeared yesterday with this famous card around the neck of an astronomical value.
A necklace that was worth 6 million dollars
Indeed, before this annual wrestling event, Logan Paul Owned This Pikachu Illustrator Card By Spending $6 Million. An exorbitant price which can be explained by its almost perfect condition. It would also be the rarest card that exists in 2022. A priori, there would only be 40 copies.
The wrestler therefore has adorned with this Pikachu Illustrator card mounted as a pendant around the neck during this event.
.@LoganPaul wearing the most expensive @Pokemon card in the world right now at #WrestleMania! ud83eudd11ud83eudd11ud83eudd11 pic.twitter.com/ZnCTZD8ln9
April 3, 2022
A new scam for Logan Paul?
However, although the card is one of a kind, it seems that Logan Paul got scammed again for spending such a sum. Indeed, it is difficult to determine its exact value. Earlier this year, he had spent no less than 3.5 million dollars to afford first edition Pokémon cards which according to experts did not appear to be genuine. As a reminder, last March, a collector had become the owner of a Pikachu Illustrator card for the sum of 900,000 dollars…
Still, even though Logan Paul spent way too much on this card, with the buzz he created by wearing it around his neck, he could still sell it for more.
Finally, after his match, the Guinness Book claimed that Logan Paul had set a new world record with this Pikachu Illustrator card which is now considered to be the most expensive sold at auction by recording the price of $5,275,000 (less selling costs).


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Manufacturing Industry Contribution to GDP
At present, the manufacturing industry contributes 16 percent to India’s GDP. Anand Sharma, the Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, has stated that the Union Government will look to increase the manufacturing sector’s growth and create a policy that will assist the sector perform properly in India.
Manufacturing sector’s position in India GDP
The contribution made by the manufacturing sector in India’s real gross domestic product has increased over the years. However, the rate of growth has not been at par with expectations. In the planning process of India’s economic development a lot of emphasis was given on the heavy industries and this led to greater expectations from the manufacturing sector.
The East Asian countries like China have had similar levels of planning but have performed better in the global arena with their manufacturing sector. This has been discovered in a RBI Development Research Group study on productivity, competitiveness, and efficiency of India’s manufacturing sector.
In 2007, the manufacturing sector contributed 34 percent to China’s GDP while its Indian counterpart accounted for 16.1% in 2009-10 fiscal. In the last few years, India’s registered manufacturing sector has made better contributions than the unregistered sector.
The following table shows the estimated year on year increase in the contribution of various industries to India’s GDP in the upcoming fiscal year 2012:
|Sector||Expected Q1 figures||Expected Q2 figures||`Expected Q3 figures||Expected figures for 9 months|
The following table shows the growth rate of real GDPs of different sectors of Indian economy:
|Sector||1999-00||2000-01||2001-02||2002-03||2003-04||2004-05||2005-06||2006-07||2007-08||2008-09||2009-10||2010-11||2011-12 (estimated rates)|
Manufacturing industry contribution to GDP – state wise contribution
The following table provides information on the contribution made by manufacturing industries across the states and union territories to India’s GDP. It also provides an indication of their GDP growth:
|State/union territory||Approximate contribution of manufacturing industry to GDP||Approximate recent growth of manufacturing GDP|
|Jammu and Kashmir||7||9|
|Andaman and Nicobar||1||9|
Top Players in India Manufacturing Sector
The leading names in India’s manufacturing sector may be mentioned as below:
- Larsen and Toubro
- Maruti Suzuki
- Ranbaxy Laboratories
- Mahindra and Mahindra
- Apollo Tyres
- Asian Paints
- Hindustan Lever Network
- Jindal Steel & Power
- Bombay Dyeing
- Videocon Industries
Manufacturing Industry Shares Performance
The following table reflects the performance of the stocks of leading manufacturing industry organizations of India for April 19th, 2012:
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|Mahindra and Mahindra|
|Jindal Steel & Power|
|Bombay Dyeing and Manufacturing Company|
Future of manufacturing industry contribution to India’s GDP
The Union Government has consented to the National Manufacturing Policy (NMP) that is an ambitious and long awaited legislation. As per this policy, several mega industrial zones will be created and this will help in generating 100 million jobs by 2022. This will put India on an equal footing with countries like Japan and China that have strong manufacturing sectors.
Sharma has stated that the NMP will look to take the manufacturing sector’s share in GDP to 25% by 2022. The job growth will also happen as part of UPA’s inclusive growth plans.
The freshly approved policy does not include any subsidies for the units that will operate in these zones but the government will provide financial incentives as a form of encouragement. The small and medium enterprises will be the major beneficiaries of this fiscal benefit.
The Environment and the Labor ministries had earlier made certain objections to the NMP because some clauses related to their ministries had been waived. Manmohan Singh had asked a Group of Ministers (GoM) led by Sharad Pawar, the Union Agriculture Minister, to deal with the issue.
According to Sharma, NMP will make sure that environmental and labor laws are properly adhered to. It will also look to reduce the legal burden on the industry with rationalized and simpler procedures. He has said that the proposed interventions are sector, technology, and location neutral with the exception of efforts to provide incentives for green technology that will help in sustainable development.
The NMP will also look to optimize the private sector’s potential and improve the younger generation’s entrepreneurial capabilities. The policy will deal with important areas such as business environment improvement and development of industrial infrastructure. Technology development is also one of its major aims. Overall, it will look to help India grow in an environmentally sustainable manner.
The National Manufacturing Policy will also aim to create big and amalgamated industrial townships. The land used for these zones will be sterile land and these will be away from economically critical area and have good access to necessary facilities.
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Another year, another Call of Duty game and another $1 billion haul for publisher Activision.
This time, it took 15 days for the first-person shooter Call of Duty: Black Ops II to reach the milestone, says a statement issued by Activision on Wednesday. Sales figures are based on internal estimates and retail data from Chart-Track.
“Entertainment franchises that captivate audiences for as long as Call of Duty has, on the scale that Call of Duty has, are very rare things,” says Eric Hirshberg, CEO of Activision Publishing, in a statement. “And it takes a lot of brilliant people working across many different disciplines to make it happen. It is incredibly humbling and gratifying to be a part of.”
The sprint to $1 billion is the fastest ever for the Call of Duty series, eclipsing last year's record set by Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 by one day. The 2010 release Call of Duty: Black Ops topped the $1 billion mark after roughly one month.
Launching last month, Call of Duty: Black Ops II features a futuristic campaign set in 2025. However, the franchise's strength has been its online multiplayer component, which allows players to battle in a series of competitive matches.


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Samsung Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8 Plus have been tipped and this time it is said that the South Korean electronics giant will be extra cautious before it releases its next smartphones.
Said to boast 5.7-inch and 6.2-inch screens respectively, the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8 Plus will be Samsung’s bid to wipe off the bad name that its Note 7 phablet left for it after a string of incidents and injuries caused by exploding batteries. According to a report in the local media, Samsung will be opting for much bigger screens this time and that’s because the company wants to attract Galaxy Note customers.
Evan Blass aka Evleaks (on Twitter) has revealed that the two new smartphones will have model numbers SM-G950 and SM-G955 for 5.7-inch and 6.2-inch screen sizes respectively. This means that the company will skip model number series SM-G94x, after SM-G93x was used for Galaxy S7 series. Reports also indicate that the two new smartphones will have an edge-to-edge display and will be the first Galaxy lineup smartphone to ditch physical as well as capacitive buttons for on-screen ones.
In previous leaks, Samsung Galaxy S8 has been tipped to come with a full edge-to-edge OLED display with 90 percent screen-to-body ratio. Little to no bezel would effectively mean that the company will be able to offer larger screen sizes without having to increase the actual size of the smartphones by much.
As per earlier leaks, Samsung Galaxy S8 was tipped to sport a 5.5-inch 4K (2160×3840 pixels) Super AMOLED display with impressive pixel density of 806ppi. It is further expected to pack company’s own Exynos 8895 SoC coupled with 6GB of RAM.
Interestingly Blass also tips that a phone with model number SM-N950 is in the works, indicating that Samsung may launch a Note series smartphone later in the year – though what branding it will ultimately take is not yet known.


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Yet another announcement concerning Sony’s future automotive hit is being teased, and it concerns the game’s artificial intelligence.
Sony AI announced yesterday on Twitter, their collaboration with Polyphony Digital around a revolutionary project in the field ofartificial intelligence will be revealed on February 9.
???? COMING SOON????
On 2/9, our team is excited to launch our Gaming Flagship and announce a breakthrough project in #HAVE created through a collaboration with Polyphony Digital Inc. (PDI) and @Sony Interactive Entertainment (IES). Enjoy this sneak peek. https://t.co/XlHvBQuu1Q
— Sony AI (@SonyAI_global) February 7, 2022
Gran Turismo 7, the AAA car simulator which intends to return to the forefront, will of course be the lucky beneficiary from March 4, 2022 on PS5 and PS4.
We don’t know much more, so we’ll have to wait until tomorrow to learn more. To wait, we will content ourselves with this very short teaser leaving the mystery hanging.


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COLUMBIA – The Columbia Chamber of Commerce hosted its second annual Small Business Festival on Thursday.
Several hundred people attended the event, which featured food, live music and other family-friendly activities.
“Small businesses are truly the lifeblood of Columbia,” said Heather Hargrove, Liberty Family Medicine business development manager. “We’re very fortunate to have a number of small businesses in the community that provide a variety of services and have a lot of talent, and maybe not everyone knows about them.”
In addition to working for Liberty Family Medicine, Hargrove was on the committee responsible for planning this event. Liberty Family Medicine had a booth at the event. She says that for her small business, this is an opportunity to teach people that there is more out there than they think when it comes to medical care.
“It gives us an opportunity to talk about direct primary care and let people know that there are other ways to access full-service primary care in a different setting outside of the traditional model,” Hargrove said. “It also gives us an opportunity to support other small business entrepreneurs in the city and we fully believe in that, in this community.”
Fifty-seven local small businesses had booths at the event, an improvement on the 17 new small businesses that were featured compared to last year.
“Covid has hit our small businesses very hard,” said Columbia Chamber of Commerce President Matt McCormick. “It’s been a struggle to get through these years, and it’s been a struggle to recover. I think that’s why we’re seeing an increase in the number of booths this year, because it’s another avenue that our small businesses can take advantage of.” to make sure they get the word out there.”
Small businesses make up 82 percent to 85 percent of Columbia’s businesses, according to the chamber. The chamber defines small businesses differently than the federal level, which says a small business is one with fewer than 500 full-time employees. In Columbia, a small business is defined as a business with fewer than 25 full-time employees.
“If we labeled it the same as the federal level, that would be almost every business in Columbia,” McCormick said. “And for many other communities, that would be the vast majority of their businesses as well.”
Hargrove said it was an opportunity for community members to broaden their horizons when it comes to purchasing goods and services.
“There are a lot of businesses in town that people don’t know exist because they might not have a brick and mortar location,” Hargrove said. “We tend to get into the same routine and travel to the same area of town. “I live here”, “I shop here”, “My children go to school here”, things like that. broadens your understanding and knowledge of the wealth of small businesses here in Columbia.”
It was also an opportunity for small business owners to connect with each other. Sally Fowler, who owns a therapy dog training business, attended the event and spoke with another pet business about the partnership.
“They are really friendly people and were able to give me more information about working with them on my dog training business.”
McCormick also emphasized the importance of small businesses in the Columbia community and encouraged community members to discover what’s out there.
“Anything you might need, any service or any good can be taken care of here locally, especially with our small businesses,” McCormick said. “If you look at small business as an industry, it creates more jobs than any other industry. The importance our small, local businesses bring to our community and the economic impact it has is astronomical in many ways.”


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Heidi Specter January 9, 2020 3 min read
PartyPoker May Launch in Nevada Soon
Members of the poker community are speculating that PartyPoker will launch in Nevada soon.
Will PartyPoker Go Live In Nevada?
Last year, PartyPoker’s parent company GVC was given the go-ahead to launch online poker in Nevada but the brand held off – until now. It seems as though PartyPoker is now making plans to enter Nevada’s online poker market, after an email from BetMGM tipped customers off.
The email was made public by a customer named Kevin Mathers, who stated on Twitter that there may be some “hot news coming from PartyPoker in the US”. In the screenshotted email, it was noted that players would be able to qualify for a “PartyPoker US Network $250K Freeroll”.
The term “US Network” is what has players talking. Since PartyPoker currently only operates in New Jersey, it’s interesting that BetMGM would use a phrase that refers to the United States as a whole. This implies that multiple states will be involved in the network.
It hasn’t been difficult for players to figure out which states will be included in the US Network from PartyPoker. While West Virginia and Michigan have both legalized online poker, licenses have yet to be handed out – so, they can be crossed off the list of potential states. In Pennsylvania, GVC’s license has yet to be finalized, which rules that state out as well. So, that leaves Nevada – especially since GVC has already obtained approval for operate within the state.
There’s No Rush, Though
While the online poker community is very excited about the possibility of PartyPoker expanding its US operations to Nevada, it doesn’t seem like it is going to be happening imminently. According to Adam Greenblatt, CEO of PartyPoker’s US parent company Roar Digital, heading to Nevada isn’t a short term priority.
It seems as though he’s worried about Nevada not being able to generate significant profits for the brand. In New Jersey, The Borgata (which is partnered with PartyPoker) generated only $400,000 in revenue for the year. So, there are likely concerns that PartyPoker will expand in Nevada but fail to attract the kind of audience that would bring in generous revenue.
As a result, PartyPoker’s entry into Nevada’s poker market will continue to be the subject of speculation in the gaming community. No solid statements have been made, so players are still unsure whether or not the popular online poker brand will be expanding across the United States – but, they will remain hopeful.
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