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In a sign, perhaps, of just how perilous the economic situation remains for the whole of Europe in 2022, it has been reported that UK business confidence declined to a record low in June but still managed to be the highest on the continent in addition to being above the global trend.
That apparently somewhat contradictory state of affairs was set out by a business outlook survey reported on by Business Leader.
The magazine stated in the UK, there was a net balance of 28% more private-sector businesses predicting that their activity levels would go up over the course of the next year. This is a long way short of the +56% reading for February and the joint-lowest since this particular survey began to be carried out in 2009.
However, it’s still a healthier reading than the +16% EU average, as well as the +22% global average.
Inflation driving up costs continues to be a big worry for UK businesses
With inflation continuing its recent steep rise in the UK – largely due to heightened energy costs – UK firms responding to the poll suggested that they expected profit margins to be pushed down as a result. In fact, the most recent edition of the survey was the first to record a negative reading for profit forecasts of -2%.
It is clear from the data that firms are worried about their ability to pass on increased costs to customers. +59% of businesses anticipate that their output charges will go up, which is the second-highest score on record for this survey, behind only the +62% that was seen in February.
Much has also been said in recent times about businesses having to pay more for staff, and there wasn’t much change in this regard in the latest edition of the index. +80% of the businesses questioned predicted higher employee wages, which was only slightly lower than the +83% previously recorded.
What about the challenges surrounding those famously constrained supply chains in recent times? Well, there was hope for manufacturers in this regard in the latest survey results, as their expectations for non-staff costs were the lowest they had been in 12 months.
On a sector-by-sector basis, producers of electrical and transport goods exhibited the greatest level of optimism, at +63%, on the grounds of such factors as new product opportunities, sustainable investment, and reduced metal prices.
Hospitality firms, though, suffered from the effects of the cost-of-living crisis making consumers more cautious about spending on travel, dining, and leisure. It perhaps shouldn’t be too surprising, then, that businesses in this sector gave a -4% confidence verdict, with this being the first negative outlook posted by hospitality businesses for almost four years.
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So, why not set in place solid foundations of support for your business by joining forces with one of the leading accounting and payroll companies in Plymouth, Wellington, and Newton Abbot? Enquire with our team at TS Partners today, and we will be pleased to assist with your particular needs.
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Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop To Open In Oklahoma City
Award-Winning Sandwich Coming Soon to Residents in Oklahoma
August 18, 2016 // Franchising.com // LAS VEGAS – Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop, an acclaimed restaurant franchise that first opened its doors in 1976 in the Little Italy section of Wilmington, Delaware with the goal of serving great sandwiches and capturing the hearts of turkey lovers, is set to open its doors in Oklahoma City in Fall 2016. The space will be approximately 1800 square feet and will be the first Capriotti’s location in the state of Oklahoma.
The new restaurant will be co-owned by Joshua Moyer, Jeremiah Moyer, and Corey Little, with Little and Jeremiah Moyer handling day-to-day managing of the facility. Living in Las Vegas, Joshua Moyer fell in love with Capriotti’s and immediately recognized a great opportunity to become an owner himself. After speaking with his brother, Jerimiah Moyer, and their mutual friend Little about the prospect, the three of them decided that becoming a part of the Capriotti’s family would not only be a great business opportunity, but a prime opportunity to be involved with an extraordinary brand that they all genuinely love. The new Capriotti’s location is expected to bring between 25 and 30 new jobs to Oklahoma City.
With more than 100 locations across the United States, Capriotti’s is committed to creating mouthwatering, homemade subs and sandwiches made with the freshest ingredients for an unsurpassed taste. Capriotti’s continues its 40-year nightly tradition of slow-roasting whole all-natural turkeys in-house and hand shredding them every morning to feature in a variety of their fan-favorite subs.
“We’re excited to bring the Capriotti’s experience to the Sooner State,” said Little. “With our top-quality, premium sandwiches, unique company culture, and my experience in franchising, we can’t wait to introduce Oklahoma residents to Capriotti’s and are confident that they will all become avid fans, just like we are.”
“Opening our first Capriotti’s location in the state of Oklahoma is a very exciting milestone for us,” said Ashley Morris, CEO of Capriotti’s. “We are confident this team of experienced business owners will be incredibly successful in launching Capriotti’s in a brand new state and look forward to all of the exciting things to come.”
Capriotti’s will be located at 4600 N. Pennsylvania Ave, Suita A, Oklahoma City, OK 73134. For additional information regarding Capriotti’s, please visit www.capriottis.com.
For franchise information please visit www.ownacapriottis.com or call Bruce Evans at (702) 736-3878.
About Capriotti’s Sandwich Company
Founded in 1976, Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop, is an award-winning sandwich shop that remains true to their 40 year tradition of slow-roasting whole, all natural turkeys in-house every day. Capriotti’s fresh ingredients, homemade subs and unique menu items have won numerous accolades including being named one of the “10 Great Places for a Surprising Sandwich” by USA Today and many “Best of” awards across the country. Capriotti’s cold, grilled and vegetarian subs, cheese steaks and salads are available at 100 locations in 18 states and federal districts across the U.S. including: Arizona, California, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nebraska, Nevada, Pennsylvania, Utah, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin and Washington D.C. Capriotti’s signature sub, The Bobbie®, was voted “The Greatest Sandwich in America” by thousands of readers across the country. Capriotti’s fans can also download the CAPAddicts Rewards app for iOS and Android, where they can earn and redeem rewards. For more information, visit capriottis.com. Like Capriotti’s on Facebook, follow on Twitter or Instagram.
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Right now, a good majority of smartphones still rely on a notch or a hole-punch cutout for the front-facing camera. Some see this as being a design “flaw”, and if you’re in that camp and would prefer a seamless full screen experience, then you’re in luck because ZTE has something that might be of interest to you.
The company has announced its latest handset, the ZTE Axon 30. This is a smartphone that ditches the notch and cutout in favor of an under-display front-facing camera. ZTE is boasting that the camera of this phone is the “only phone in the world” with an under-display camera with an area screen that has a pixel density of 400 PPI.
Other specs of the ZTE Axon 3 include a 6.9-inch AMOLED screen with a 120Hz refresh rate and a 360Hz touch sampling rate. Under the hood, the phone will be powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 870G chipset, and it will also come with a 4,200mAh battery, support for 55W fast charging, and an interesting cooling system that uses a VC cooling plate, thermal gel, and graphene copper-based composite materials.
The phone will also be packing a quad camera design with a 64MP Sony IMX682 main sensor, an 8MP ultrawide camera, a 5MP macro camera, and a depth lens. For those who are keen on the handset, the ZTE Axon is priced starting at $340, but right now it seems like it will be exclusive to China.


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A recent survey of more than 1,000 small and medium sized business (SMB) owners found that 66 percent feel confident their data and devices are secure and safe from hackers.
Still, the survey from McAfee and Office Depot found that only 9 percent use endpoint/mobile device security, 80 percent don't use data protection, less than half use e-mail security, about half use Internet security, and 45 percent don't secure company data on employees' personal devices.
Most strikingly, 14 percent of SMBs haven't implemented any security measures at all.
And in spite of all that, 77 percent don't believe they've ever been hacked, even though the Verizon 2012 Data Breach Investigations Report found that 72 percent of data breaches were focused on companies with less than 100 employees.https://o1.qnsr.com/log/p.gif?;n=203;c=204660766;s=9477;x=7936;f=201812281312070;u=j;z=TIMESTAMP;a=20392931;e=i
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If you somehow missed all the fuss, Sports Illustrated, the country’s pre-eminent sports magazine, is celebrating the 50th anniversary of its swimsuit issue, now on sale at newsstands and checkout lines everywhere.
That’s 50 years of school librarians pulling out their hair.
Fifty years of mothers running to the mailbox, hoping to intercept delivery before the kids get home. And dad.
Fifty years of being bombarded by letters and threats of cancellation.
Fifty years of one-piece swimsuits, two-piece suits, topless suits, see-through suits, sequined suits, no suits, painted-on suits, suits no one would ever wear except in an SI swimsuit shoot, and every other variation possible for a few inches of cloth.
It’s also been 50 years of hypocrisy.
Sports Illustrated has been talking out of both sides of its collective face, if not for 50 years then for the last 30-40 years that women have truly arrived on the sports scene. SI champions women’s sports. It carries the flag for Title IX. It promotes the ideal of judging women by their feats, not their (pick a body part).
Then in February it puts out the swimsuit issue, a huge contradiction. Actually, it’s not limited to February. The swimsuit issue never goes away. It’s year-round in the magazine and, especially, the website, offering swimsuit calendars, advertisements, videos and photos of individual models, videos of swimsuit shoot locations, videos of model interviews, videos of artists painting suits on bodies, etc. At SI, as elsewhere, money trumps ideals, and the swimsuit issue is big money. SI is so very PC in every other way, but it is still the old men’s club when it comes to pinups, except with more creativity.
For the current issue, Sports Illustrated sent Kate Upton, its ubiquitous cover girl, up in the air for a zero-gravity flight to see the effects that weightlessness would have on its model as she floated around in a bikini — purely in the name of science, of course. It’s pretty sophomoric stuff, something you expect giggling frat boys would do if they could afford a padded airplane, a pilot and Upton’s fee.
Who’s running this magazine, Adam Sandler?
If the same energy that is spent on dreaming up ways to photograph women in swimsuits were focused on science, we’d all own electric cars and cold fusion would be old news.
Sports Illustrated went even one step further than zero-gravity photo shoots this year by putting Barbie — yes, the doll — on the cover wrap, in a bikini, with the headline, “The Doll that Started it All.” Anyone have any idea what that means? This is the in-your-face reply from SI and Mattel to all those complaints about the sexualization of teen girls and the unrealistic expectations created by the Barbie body. Hence, the name of the ad campaign: “Unapologetic.” A better name: “Creepy.” Barbie also gets a four-page section inside the magazine that’s titled “Anything is possible,” and concludes with this sendoff: “Thank you! Here’s to women of every generation — for breaking boundaries, living life in their own fashion and continuing to prove that anything is possible. — Barbie.”
According to Mattel, the toy company that makes Barbie, the magazine appearance “gives Barbie and her fellow legends an opportunity to own who they are, celebrate what they have done and be #unapologetic.” Whatever. It's really about cash despite such high-minded prose. Be sure to rush out and buy a limited-edition SI Barbie on sale at Target.
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VEHICLE OWNERS CAN CLAIM PROCEEDS FROM AUCTION – RTD.
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Terengganu RTD Director Abdul Rahman Emang Anyie said proceeds from the auction would be kept for one year before they were put into a government consolidated fund.
“Vehicle owners will be given balance of the proceeds after deductions are made for auction services. Nobody had come forward to claim proceeds from the auction in my six years here,” he told Bernama.
Abdul Rahman said vehicle owners only need to produce their identity cards to make the claims and that registration cards were not needed as the vehicles were already in its system.
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By Deirdre Fernandes
LOWELL — The University of Massachusetts Lowell is returning to its textile roots, albeit with a high-tech spin.
The school plans to open the Fabric Discovery Center later this year with the help of an $11.3 million grant from the state, Governor Charlie Baker and university officials announced on Wednesday.
The facility, which will be built on two floors of converted textile mill in downtown Lowell, is one of several centers the state is rolling out as it invests in developing a wave of sophisticated fabrics that incorporate sensors and technology to help industries, hospitals, the military, and consumers.
The Lowell center will concentrate on the development, testing, and manufacturing of consumer and commercial fabrics that are blended with flexible electronics. The state announced the launch of another center last week at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s Lincoln Laboratory that will focus on developing fabrics for military use.
“This is a perfect example of honoring the past and building and looking to and grabbing as fast as we can to the future,” Baker said in announcing the funding.
UMass Lowell was born out of the Lowell Textile Institute, founded in 1895 as the city became a center of fabric manufacturing in the Industrial Revolution. At that time, the school was focused on researching the production of traditional fabrics, such as cotton and wool.
Those traditional textile mills, along with the thousands of labor-intensive manufacturing jobs they provided, are gone.
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The center will look at creating fabrics that incorporate technology to detect, for example, when a wearer is dehydrated or that can be wrapped around pipes so companies know if there’s a leak, or be inserted into the body to help organs heal, Chen said.
The grant money will fund the building of the facility and the purchase of equipment needed to test and manufacturer the fabrics and train students to work with this next generation of textiles, Chen said.
Companies and startups in the region are experimenting with these new fabrics but can’t always invest in the expensive equipment to test for durability, moisture, and temperature and to manufacture samples to show investors, Chen said.
The UMass facility and its equipment should open more opportunities to these firms, with the aim of also drawing other startups to consider moving their companies nearby, she said.
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Another crucial aspect of Steam for Chromebooks is that it’s currently only available on devices that are enrolled for Dev or Canary updates to ChromeOS. The advantage of these update channels is that updates roll out far more frequently — roughly every week for Dev and almost daily for Canary — but those updates aren’t nearly as stable and tested as a final ChromeOS release.
Having used both Dev and Canary builds “full time” on my personal Chromebooks, I can say with certainty that crashes and bugs do happen, and sometimes these can even force you to powerwash your device to get back running again. We don’t recommend that anyone use ChromeOS Dev or Canary for any long-term use, but that’s exactly what is currently required to enjoy Steam on your device.
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25th January 2018
London’s product designers and manufacturers are to be given a unique opportunity to discover 3D printing technology that could revolutionise the way they work.
Engineers from SYS Systems have revealed plans for a free 3D printing ‘pop-up’ event at the Manufacturing Technologies Association (MTA), overlooking Hyde Park, between 10am and 5pm on March 6, 7 and 8.
As the UK platinum partner for Stratasys, SYS Systems supplies its full range of world-leading 3D printing machines, products and software across sectors such as automotive, aerospace, pharmaceutical, healthcare and education, including to household names like Speedo, McLaren Racing and Jaguar Land Rover.
Investing in an on-site 3D printing solution not only enables the rapid prototyping of end-standard products, but reduces the need for tooling and outsourcing, shortening lead times, reducing waste and saving companies time and money.
Rob Thompson, Sales Manager at Derbyshire-based SYS Systems, said: “Huge advancements have been made in 3D printing in recent years and more and more businesses are realising that it can hugely improve the way they operate.
“However, there are many more out there who have not yet discovered its potential and we’re aiming to reach out through our informal pop-up event.
“It will operate on a drop-in basis, with several one-hour application seminars each day, and represents a perfect opportunity for people to find out from industry experts how the latest 3D printing technology might help them.”
Visitors to the MTA will be able to see the Stratasys Objet30 Pro in action, a desktop system ideal for accurate and versatile consumer goods prototyping.
Its offering includes a choice of eight various 3D printing materials, including clear, high-temperature and simulated polypropylene, and boasts the industry’s best print resolution to create realistic models quickly and easily.
A Stratasys representative will also be on hand, with complimentary refreshments available.
Application sessions will run between:
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These will run on each day, with people free to come and go as they please in between.
Mr Thompson added: “What really makes SYS stand out from the crowd is the vast array or material capabilities our product range can offer to allow the printing of top-quality, highly accurate and ultra-realistic prototypes and parts.
“It doesn’t matter whether you’re a small studio needing to visualise and hone your next design, or a multi-national manufacturer tasked with perfecting your next product launch, come along to the London 3D printing pop-up show and challenge us – our mission is to find a solution that works for you.”


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Valeant Pharmaceuticals, whose stock has fallen 73 percent this year amid U.S. investigations of its business and accounting practices, announced Monday that CEO Mike Pearson is leaving. The board ousted Pearson after a series of weekend phone calls, a decision that "was not mutual" according to a person familiar with the situation.
The same source tells CNBC, Valeant's board informed Pearson of the action it was taking — to immediately initiate a search for the next CEO, and that he was no longer in the company's long-term plans.
In a Monday statement, the board also announced that activist investor Bill Ackman is joining the board. Former CFO Howard Schiller refused to leave the board to make room for Ackman.
Shares of Valeant closed up 7 percent on Monday. Over 9 million shares were traded in the first 10 minutes of trading.
Valeant said that Pearson will stay on as CEO until his successor is found.
"They have to take the lid off of this company and really get under the covers and find out what's going on. Until Pearson is out of there, they can't do that," George said.
George, who is also a CNBC contributor, also said that Valeant's business model is unsustainable and that it should sell off some of its acquired businesses to deal with its debt situation. Ultimately, some transparency is also needed, he noted.
"We don't have any information about what's going on at this company. We just get bits and pieces," he said. "Honestly, the activist hedge funds like Bill Ackman and Value Act have been remarkably patient, maybe too patient here."
Last week, the stock closed down more than 51 percent in one day when the company slashed its 2016 revenue forecast and said that a delay in filing its annual report could pose a debt default risk.
"While we regret the circumstances that have resulted in the delay of our 10-K filing, we are committed to filing the 10-K on or before April 29, 2016," Pearson said in a statement Monday.
The Canadian drugmaker came under fire when The New York Times reported that Valeant and other pharmaceutical companies were using a network of specialty pharmacies to sustain sales of their high-priced drugs and prevent patients and insurers from switching to cheaper generic drugs. Citron Research subsequently published a note calling Valeant the "pharmaceutical Enron."
In response, Valeant formed an ad hoc committee to review the allegations regarding specialty pharmacy Philidor RX Services. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is investigating the relationship between the two companies.
"It's been a privilege to lead Valeant for the past eight years. While I regret the controversies that have adversely impacted our business over the past several months, I know that Valeant is a strong and resilient company, and I am committed to doing everything I can to ensure a smooth transition to new leadership," Pearson said in the statement.
Valeant initially requested Schiller to step down from the board, but Schiller "has not done so," according to the company's statement.
"As a result of the fact that I did not engage in any improper conduct regarding this proposed restatement, I have respectfully declined the request from the Company's Board to resign from the Board," Schiller said in a statement.
"We are aware of Mr. Schiller's views, and the company stands by its statement in the company's press release and 8-K," said Laurie Little, Valeant's senior vice president of investor relations.
Katharine Stevenson volunteered to resign instead to create the vacancy for Ackman.
"I am looking forward to working with the board to identify new leadership for Valeant," Ackman said in a statement. "On behalf of all shareholders, we are extremely appreciative of Valeant employees' hard work and commitment during this challenging time for the company."
Ackman's firm owns a 9 percent stake in Valeant.
Last week, Ackman sent an email to investors promising to take a more proactive role at Valeant. In his email he reiterated that Pershing continues to "believe that the value of the underlying business franchises that comprise Valeant are worth multiples of the current market price."
A spokesman for Pershing Square did not provide comments to CNBC regarding the Valeant news.
— Reuters and CNBC's Meg Tirrell contributed to this report.


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All of Brazil’s main slaughterhouses have signed statements requested by Chinese authorities to assure their exports are “coronavirus free”. China created this requirement recently for several countries all over the world.
According to Reuters, BRF signed China´s requirement last week in order to “ensure the quality and safety of its products”. The company is the world’s largest chicken exporter and a relevant pork supplier. “It is worth mentioning that, according to the World Health Organization (WHO) and other recognised health authorities worldwide, there is no evidence that Covid-19 is being transmitted by food or its packaging”, added BRF.
…according to the World Health Organization (WHO) and other recognised health authorities worldwide, there is no evidence that Covid-19 is being transmitted by food or its packaging.”
The company also said that studies done on the new coronavirus show that transmission occurs from person to person or through close contact with infected people. The declarations signed by the slaughterhouses are valid both for the new shipments and for the containers that are already underway to Chinese ports.
Chinese ports experienced a container jam in early 2020 as a consequence of the coronavirus lockdown. With logistics jammed up in China, and containers stranded, a shortage of them had its fall out in Brazil. Reefers for transporting meat or fruits where in short supply. To make up for the problem, Maersk is bringing 1,800 empty 40-foot refrigerated containers to Brazil from Asia. They have a combined capacity of 120,000 tons, equivalent to 10 days of Brazilian poultry exports. The extra containers will help to keep products moving and act as a “moving storage”.
In the current scenario, according to the Maersk, reverse logistics proved to be an important issue for the global shipping sector. Maersk is the largest refrigerated container logistics provider in the world. “This is a challenging situation, but Maersk has enough refrigerated containers to support customers to keep their products moving during the fruit harvest and provide the robust Asian and Middle Eastern demand for Brazilian protein,” said Roberto Rodrigues, managing director of Maersk East Coast South America.


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When Stefan Mueller resigned as head of Volvo Deutschland earlier this year, Volvos top management in Sweden asked Dieter Laxy to delay his retirement and take over in the critical German market.
Laxy, who had just retired as worldwide marketing and sales director, has wasted no time making changes at the top in his home country. He has put his own team in charge, replacing managers hired by Mueller.
German marketing director Göran-Carl Tamm has resigned and been replaced by Rob van Rijswijsk. And Laxy himself will replace Bernhard Schoder as director of sales until a sales chief can be found. That gives Laxy three jobs in effect. He is also director of Volvo's central region, which includes Germany, Switzer-land, Austria and a number of central European countries including Poland, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Croatia and Hungary. Laxy has also brought veteran Volvo aftersales executive Hans-Jürgen Karalus back from retirement to help him with the sales job, a move he hopes will please dealers.


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Like many sectors, the financial services and banking space has been transformed by the COVID-19 pandemic. By and large, these changes stem from the consumer demand to manage finances virtually, rather than in-person.
Banks and other financial institutions had to scramble in 2020 to boost or create virtual service options for their clients. Although lockdowns are now lifting in some countries, the preference for online banking is here to stay.
As a result, here are four trends that will continue to shape banking and financial services in 2021 and beyond:
Mobile and online banking will grow in coming years, fueled by wide adoption among millennials and Gen Z. At the same time, eMarketer forecasts that in-branch banking use will steadily decline.
Neobanks, or banks that only operate online, are making a dent in the market. Successful brands fueling accelerated innovation include Ally, Aspiration, Chime, and Varo.
A growing preference for contactless payments is another development that just makes sense in the context of COVID-19. From 2020 to 2021, the number of contactless payment users in the US rose by a whopping 29 percent!
Virtual assistants and chatbots may not be new for financial businesses, but different uses of AI are emerging. These will focus on providing data-driven insights for finance management, and enabling frictionless online customer service.
For more insight into the opportunities available to finance marketers, check out Vertical Viewpoint: Conquering Challenges as a Finance Brand.
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Seven apps have been discovered reappearing on the Play store under a different name and publisher even after these have been reported. A set of apps has managed to reappear in the Play store even after having alerted Google and the original app was removed. The same code was published on Google Play with a slightly different name under a new publisher.
This malware (Android.Reputation.1) appears on the Play Store hidden in at least seven apps in the U.S. offering fun, useful, and sometimes insidious features. These include emoji keyboard additions, space cleaners, calculators, app lockers, and call recorders. None of the samples actually functions as advertised on Google Play pages. Once the app is installed, it takes various measures to stay on the device, disappear, and erase its tracks.
All of these apps have the same set of tricks designed to take advantage of the device user.
The malware is configured to wait for four hours before launching its malicious activity, so as not to arouse user suspicion straight away. The app is looking to raise the barrier for its uninstallation, and is usurping trusted branding to pull it off. The app uses the Google Play icon awhen requesting device administrator privileges. The app has the ability to change its launcher icon and its “running apps” icon in the system settings once installed. Again, it uses well-known and trusted icons—specifically that of Google Play and Google Maps—to allay suspicion.This configuration takes advantage of the legitimate and ubiquitous “Firebase Messaging” service, copying yet another service into a command and control (C&C) service.


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Beer sales at restaurants run by the Wegmans supermarket chain got court approval Monday in a pair of cases that expand where consumers can buy take-out alcohol.
A Pennsylvania appeals court is giving the green light to beer sales at restaurants run by the Wegmans supermarket chain. If is not appealed, it would represent a change in the way Pennsylvanians buy beer.
The unanimous decision in Commonwealth Court allows patrons to circumvent beer distributors where customers may only purchase beer by the case.
The court rejected arguments by the state beer retailers' association that Wegmans created a "legal fiction" by routing suds sales through cafes that are attached by an interior passageway to their grocery stores.
The ruling upheld license approvals by the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board for Wegmans stores in Bethlehem and Williamsport. The Pennsylvania Malt Beverage Distributors Association sued last March to appeal the agency's decisions.
The ruling apparently also pertains to beer sales at Wegmans' restaurants attached to stores in Dickson City, Lower Nazareth, State College and Wilkes-Barre.
Additionally, Wegmans is pursuing "restaurant" licenses for Silver Spring Township, Warrington, Allentown, Collegeville, Downingtown and two cafes in Erie.
Many Pennsylvania restaurants and pizza shops sell take-out beer as six-packs or twelve-packs. In the past, the agency has also granted take-out licenses for other types of retail establishments -- the Wanamaker department store chain, for example, once held about a dozen retail licenses.
"There hasn't been a change in the law, there hasn't been a change in restaurant licenses, there hasn't been a change in the LCB policy," said liquor board spokesman Nick Hays. "What has happened is some of these stores have made business decisions to incorporate full-service restaurants in their businesses."
Messages left Monday for lawyers for the distributors and Wegmans were not immediately returned.


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Planned sneak attack stores spyware - going cheapThis is a huge concern especially for the tech industry and according to a report from the The Washington Post, companies such as Apple and Google along with leading cryptologists have been urging President Obama to reject government proposals that would basically allow them to install encryption backdoors on devices. It's a question worth asking: Why is the FCC boss being such a jerk?
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SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) -- Electronic Arts Inc.'s stock slumped further in after-hours action Tuesday after the video-game publisher said results for its crucial fourth quarter will come in below expectations due to disappointing sales.
Shares of EA ERTS fell more than 5% to $18 in after-hours trading Tuesday on the news. The stock, which has already shed more than two-thirds of its value this year, closed the regular session down 11% at $19.35.
In a statement, the Redwood City, Calif., company said it expects that net revenue and earnings for the fiscal year ending Jan. 31 will come in below its previous forecast. In its last earnings report, EA said it expected net revenue to come in between $4.9 billion and $5.15 billion for the year, with earnings of $1 to $1.40 a share, before certain charges.
EA did not give a specific revenue or earnings target in its newest statement. The company said it will not give further information before its next earnings report, due in February.
"While we saw significant improvement in the overall quality of our key products this year, we are disappointed that our holiday slate is not meeting our sales expectations," Chief Executive John Riccitiello said in the statement.
Riccitiello added that the company is "taking steps to reduce our cost structure and improve the profitability of our business." EA announced plans to lay off about 6% of its work force in October. The company said it will make "additional associated headcount reductions" and facility consolidations, though no further details were given.
EA publishes top video game franchises such as "Madden NFL" and "The Sims." Analysts have speculated that recent titles such as "Need for Speed: Undercover" and a new action game called "Mirrors Edge" have not been selling up to expectations.


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Rising Temperatures to Cause Restless Nights
As Earth’s climate becomes warmer, sleepless nights will increase for many, predicts a study from the University of California, San Diego. The research links sleep data on 765,000 Americans collected by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention with climate models that predict warming trends. Rising temperatures could cause six additional nights of poor sleep per 100 people by 2050 and 14 by 2099. Seniors, which have difficulty regulating body temperature, and low-income people without air conditioning, are likely to be the most affected.
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As a P-pop boy group with a strong fanbase known as A’TIN, SB19 needs to stay connected with them on social media. The boys, composed of Pablo, Josh, Justin, Ken, and Stell, have been part of #TeamGalaxy since 2020 and this year, Samsung released a fun video of the Galaxy A12 and A02s with SB19 as Minis.
“The content is quirky! It’s fun to see ourselves as chibis. It’s fresh and relatable to A’TIN as well. We love that the ‘Alab’ choreography was also in the video,” says the boy group.
Since posting, the video has been viewed thousands of times on YouTube and garnered hundreds of comments from their fans on Facebook. The success was followed by the release of the music video of their new song, “What?” Their new music video got more than five million views in just a week, putting SB19 at the top of YouTube and Twitter trending lists.
Their meteoric success makes it important for SB19 to have smartphones like the Galaxy A12 to keep up with everything they have to do.
“If there’s one thing that we can’t leave home without, it would be our smartphones,” they reveal. “Our Galaxy A12 is essential not just for communicating with each other but also in keeping A’TIN updated. It is our go-to phone when we want to interact with fans online and share our daily activities on our social media accounts.”
The boy band uses the Galaxy A12’s 5MP Wide-Angle Camera to record rehearsal videos, while the 48MP main and the 8MP selfie lens are perfect for their TikTok challenges. They are free to save as many videos as they want because of the device’s large 128GB storage. Since they are always out and about, the long-lasting 5000mAh battery life is also helpful. According to SB19, “you can have all these specs at an affordable price!”
SB19 recommends the Galaxy A12 for those who want to unleash their awesome, may it be their talents, passions, or interests, and share it with the world.
“The Galaxy A12 is one of the best options in the market. With its specifications and its price range, it is accessible to all. May it be for work, uploading your content online, or “sharing your awesome,” you can depend on Galaxy A12 to get it done,” the boys say.
The Galaxy A12 is available in 6/128GB variant for PHP 9,990 SRP while its 4/128GB memory variant is priced at PHP 7,990 SRP. The Galaxy A02s comes with 4GB of memory and 64GB of storage, priced at just PHP 6,990 SRP.
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Auckland police have uncovered an organised crime ring specialising in the theft of CPUs and hard drives following raids in four cities.
Three men have been charged with burglaries of five premises and one with possession of a pistol. Three more people have been arrested for receiving stolen goods and further arrests are pending.
The arrests came after police executed 28 search warrants on May 6 in Auckland, Tauranga, Taupo and Rotorua, recovering $50,000 worth of stolen goods from a residential property in Taupo. Police also found stolen hard drives in 50 computers that were sold to a Taupo business.
Several of the people whom police believe are involved as burglary organisers or receivers are involved in the computer industry, either assembling and supplying PCs to small businesses, schools and individuals or are in positions of responsibility in large computer companies. Detective James Anderson of the Mt Wellington-based crime control unit says: "We noticed that these sorts of crimes were becoming very well organised so we decided to put full- time staff on to investigating them. We've had $1 million worth of these types of burglaries committed on four premises."
Electronic Resources, a distributor of Intel and Quantum products, was one of the first companies to be hit, losing $500,000 worth of equipment.
Anderson says all burglaries were committed in the same fashion, with the burglars cutting telephone lines before breaking in. In the case of Electronic Resources, burglars disabled telephone lines supplying the entire street, causing $30,000 worth of damage.
"We have investigated at least 20 people but we haven't got the resources to follow through on all of them," says Anderson. "We have targeted people whom we believe are the main operators but we have probably touched only a fifth of the problem."
Apart from Electronic Resources, Auckland resellers and distributors that have been burgled over the past 18 months include Gamma Computers, Solo Drive, JDI, TPG, the now defunct NJS, Ferntech, which has since closed, and Arche Technology.
All resellers and distributors spoken to by Computerworld agreed the items were easy to sell once stolen.
One described the stolen goods as being like gold for thieves, while another pointed out that in a world with ever-decreasing sale prices, using a stolen hard drive saves money, "and the end-user will never know unless a fault develops".
Howard Brangwin, managing director of Solo Drive, describes the spate of burglaries as an "epidemic".
Solo Drive was hit twice by burglaries, both over Christmas. In both cases, the burglars set off the alarm system but persevered, grabbing $24,000 and $14,000 worth of hard drives and escaping before security guards arrived.
Brangwin believes the burglars knew where the components would be stored and has taken steps to make it harder for would-be burglars to find equipment in future. "Our major concern is that sooner or later the insurance companies will refuse to pay out," he says.
Another reseller which has suffered just such a fate was hit three times earlier this year, losing $80,000 worth of hard drives, CPUs and memory.
The general manager (who does not wish to be named) says he has put in added security measures, including high-tech alarms, patrols and safes, but can no longer get insurance. The thieves gained access by smashing the door and cutting the locks.
Parnell-based chip and memory reseller JDI has been burgled once. "When they go through, they research the place thoroughly and know where to hit it and take out very large dollar values very quickly," says managing director Ron Jervois.
While he agrees the arrests might be a deterrent, he believes others will try their luck because of the amounts of money involved. "When you think of it, there's probably $2 million value of goods that have been stolen in the past 18 months."


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Minnesota Vikings Will No Longer Use Paper Tickets
The Minnesota Vikings are making the move away from paper tickets and will only accept electronic tickets starting this fall.
Jeff Anderson from the Vikings told the Star Tribune that the team is making the move for several reasons, he says that " nearly 50 percent of Vikings tickets are transferred from their original owner to another fan before games, so electronic tickets will allow the team to know exactly who’s coming to games — as well as provide more personalized information about things like ticket lines, wayfinding inside U.S. Bank Stadium and concessions."
Electronic tickets also provide higher security as they are harder to counterfeit. Fans will still be able to sell their tickets on secondary markets like StubHub and will not be forced to use a service the Vikings provide, at this point anyway.


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Uber pledges All-Electric Fleet by 2040 (Zero Emission)
Uber is going green: The ride-share firm this week revealed plans to become a zero-emission platform by 2040, with a goal of 100 percent electric vehicles in North America and Europe by 2030.
"In fact, we believe we can achieve this 2030 goal in any major city where we can work with local stakeholders to implement policies that ensure a fair transition to EVs for drivers," Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi wrote in a blog announcement. Here is why Uber CEO Threatens Future Shutdown in California?
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Despite a brief respite from carbon emissions during the COVID-19 lockdown, the global climate crisis continues. Khosrowshahi wants to be part of the solution, not the problem. "Instead of going back to business as usual, Uber is taking this moment as an opportunity to reduce our environmental impact," the CEO said. "It's our responsibility as the largest mobility platform in the world to more aggressively tackle the challenge of climate change."
The company's "holistic" approach to reducing emissions focuses on four key actions, including expanding Uber Green to more than 15 US and Canadian cities, where riders can spend $1 extra to request an electric or hybrid vehicle. By the end of this year, Uber Green will be available in more than 65 cities globally.
Not everyone can afford to trade in their gas-guzzling car for an eco-friendly option. This is why Uber has earmarked $800 million to help hundreds of thousands of drivers in the US, Canada, and Europe transition to battery EVs by 2025. Explore more about fleet Outsourcing?
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There's even an added incentive: North American battery EV drivers will earn an extra $1.50 for every Uber Green trip they complete.
"As experts remind us, affordable access to green vehicles and charging equipment is paramount to lowering emissions," according to Uber. "That's why we're teaming up with vehicle manufacturers, charging network providers, and EV rental and fleet companies to provide millions of dollars in EV savings to drivers around the world." Read more about Amazon Orders 1,800 Mercedes Electric Vans for European Delivery Partners
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Is NFC finally going to make it into mainstream cellphones? NFC has been a bit of a bridesmaid to the cellphone industry, hanging around hopefully without ever getting to the altar.
IHS reckons that 275 million phones were sold with NFC in them last year – that’s out of 1.5 billion phones shipped last year i.e. 18.2% of the total number of phones shipped had NFC in them.
In 2012 IHS says 120 million were sold, this year it expects that 416 million will be sold and, in 2018, it expects 1.2 billion to be sold when phones with NFC will represent 64% of the market.
So now, with Apple supposedly entering the world of mobile payments in the summer, NFC’s nuptials could be nigh.
Except that Apple may use low energy Bluetooth.
iOS7 supports BLE and so, for that matter, does PayPal’s mobile payment system.
The advantage of BLE over NFC is range – 50 metres compared to 30 cms – so reducing the number of Apple iBeacons or PayPal beacons used to cover a store.
So poor old NFC, after waiting for so long, may get jilted just as she prepares to sashay up the aisle.
Is Apple really going to do the mobile payments thing?
Well corporate pest, sorry activist investor, Carl Icahn, says: “We believe a revolutionary payments solution is now a very real opportunity that the company could choose to pursue.”
Now one thing which might make Apple keen to go down the mobile payments trail is the fact that nearly all the NFC-enabled phones sold last year – 93% of them – were Android, with 254 million NFC-enabled Android phones sold.
If Android – possibly using PayPal’s mobile payments system – were to go down the mobile payments route, then an Apple without a mobile payments system would be the one looking jilted.
And since both Apple and Samsung now have fingerprint technology in their phones allowing identification without the need for complex log-ins and passwords – mobile payment starts to look attractive.
So you could say the stage is being set for mobile payments. Certainly everyone expects it. The argument is more about implementation.
The most popular method of incorporating NFC into cellphones now is by embedding a standalone modem device directly into the handset. This method made up 90%, or 267 million, of all NFC modems that were shipped in handsets in 2013.
However, in the coming years, other implementations will become more popular, such as combination connectivity integrated circuits (ICs).
IHS forecasts that shipments of combination connectivity ICs will increase to 603.0 million units by 2018, or 50 percent of all modems, up from 17.2 million units in 2013. The introduction of combination connectivity ICs has been slower to market over the last 12 months than first projected.


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Star Micronics is happy to invite you to visit our newest microsite for NRF 2018 Retail’s Big Show. The microsite will be updated frequently throughout NRF and the rest of the 2018 year.
Here you will find information about all of Star’s new products that are to be displayed at the tradeshow. Read the newest spec sheets when they come out as well as the release dates for all the products.
Be sure to keeping coming back, because the Star Micronics team will be updating the page as we roll out more news during the year. Videos from Retail’s Big Show will also be added to the page in the months following.
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The International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) is back! CES is the world’s gathering place for all who thrive on the business of consumer technologies. Held in Las Vegas every year, it has served as the proving ground for innovators and breakthrough technologies for more than 40 years—the global stage where next-generation innovations are introduced to the marketplace.
It’s not only the world's largest annual tradeshow for consumer technology, but it is also America's largest annual tradeshow of any kind. The first CES took place in New York City in June of 1967 with 200 exhibitors and 17,500 attendees. Since then, CES has grown more than seven-fold. CES now showcases more than 3,600 exhibiting companies, including manufacturers, developers and suppliers of consumer technology hardware, content, technology delivery systems and more and more than 150K attendees from 150 countries.
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The country’s No. 1 catering-specific education and trade event, the 2013 Catersource Conference & Tradeshow is celebrating its 21st year. Presented by UBM Catersource, this year’s event will take place on March 10-13, 2013 at the Mirage Resort and Casino in Las Vegas with the corresponding Tradeshow on March 12 and 13 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Featuring the breakthrough education, trendsetting parties, contests and ideas that Catersource is famous for, this show is a can’t-miss event for caterers, event planners and suppliers in the foodservice industry.
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Re-fueling at the pump is a constant source of horror for most drivers, with prices of 1.50 euros per liter of Super now the norm. So it only makes sense that our scientists should be searching for a way to cure us of our petroleum addiction. And the solution could come from advanced, high-efficiency electric motors. This is the domain of electric mobility, which has its own dedicated tradeshow at HANNOVER MESSE, the world’s leading industrial technology fair. The latest electric mobility technology promises to save not just money, but the environment as well.
The International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) is the world's largest annual tradeshow for consumer technology. Recently at the 2011 CES 2,500 exhibitors showcased their latest products and services. National Consumer Technology Trends expert, John Quain provides us with a preview of some the latest technology available this year.


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Landlord sells Ex-The Band member's stuff
Published: 2:00 AM - 02/25/13
Kingston — Friends and fans of Garth Hudson rallied this weekend to buy up the famed musician's possessions before they were lost to posterity at a garage sale in Kingston.
A Kingston landlord decided to get rid of the famous musician's belongings, kept in an artist's loft rented for storage.
Mike Piazza, the owner of the loft, said Hudson failed to pay rent on the space for about seven years.
The items in Hudson's possession ranged from personal belongings and household items to boxes of handwritten sheet music. They took up a 2,000-square-foot loft at the Shirt Factory on Cornell Street, before being reduced and moved twice, the most recent move to the Pajama Factory on Iwo Jima Lane and Cedar Street. That's where Piazza began selling off Hudson's household and personal items this past weekend.
"It was everything, his entire life," Piazza said. He advertised the sale locally.
Hudson, the organist, keyboardist and saxophone player for the rock group The Band, moved the belongings to the Shirt Factory in 2002 just before losing his home to foreclosure. He has gone bankrupt several times.
About six months after the move, the rent checks ceased, requiring Piazza to track Hudson's representatives down in Hudson's native Canada, and on both U.S. coasts. Piazza managed to squeeze some sporadic rent payments from Hudson's representatives and from Hudson himself, but it didn't last. Over 11 years, the unpaid bill totalled $60,000 to $70,000, Piazza said.
The landlord made attempts to partner with Hudson, as well as his band mates Levon Helm of Woodstock, the drummer for The Band who died last year, and Robbie Robertson, the other surviving member of the original group, to sell off the items as a fundraiser. None of those band members showed an interest, he said. Piazza then received offers from the reality Cable TV show, American Pickers, but the show's producers stopped calling when attempts to reach Hudson's lawyers to get permission for the show failed.
Piazza's advertisement for the garage sale this weekend apparently caught the eye of Hudson or someone he knew.
Hudson's Facebook page and Twitter feed began offering reimbursements to anyone who purchased the items at the sale, which took place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on both days. The Twitter feed added Hudson just turned 75 and "plans to begin touring with his band for the first time in his life. Let's help keep Garth on his mission of music."
A friend of Hudson's who reached out to Hudson and his wife, singer Maud Hudson, over the weekend said neither wanted to be interviewed about the matter.
Piazza said he began receiving a flood of calls from the musician's supporters, who also stopped by the garage sale on the weekend to tell him personally what they thought of him.
"We're all going to go to the same place (after death), except you," one of the discouraged fans told Piazza, he said.
Piazza said it was either sell off the items or lose rent.
Piazza said he came upon signs of both genius and problems while going through the musician's belongings. Amid the boxes and boxes of meticulously labeled sheet music, CDs and old records, the landlord also found boxes of dusty, unopened junk mail and uncashed checks, including one for $26,000 from EMI Records issued in 1979.
"He's kind of out there," the landlord said,
Also in the pile of paperwork were thousands of letters from fans who thanked Hudson for staying as their guest during his many years of touring around the world.
Piazza has already agreed to sell off the music-related items with an online auction company on April 1, he said. On Saturday, he sold the musician's household items and personal belongings to a woman for just a few thousand dollars. The woman appeared to be buying up the items to return to Hudson, he said.
"My intent was just to get rid of it," he said. "I'm a real estate person, not a collector."
John W. Barry
1 March 2013
A state Supreme Court judge in Ulster County has issued a temporary order preventing the auction of historic musical items owned by Garth Hudson, an Ulster County resident and member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame with The Band.
Acting state Supeme Court Justice Mary Work today issued a temporary restraining order preventing the sale of Hudson's items — instruments, music books, sheet music and tape recordings among them — in advance of a scheduled April 6 auction in Kingston. Hudson's items had been in a Kingston storage unit owned by Mike Piazza, who arranged for their auction after, he said, Hudson failed to pay tens of thousands of dollars in rental fees.
Now, all sides, including Jay Werbalowsky, who runs JMW Auction Gallery, are due in state Supreme Court in Kingston Thursday. Hudson and his wife, Maud, have asked the court to place Hudson's items in a trust and, in the meantime, prevent the sale of the items.
In court papers, the Hudsons accuse Piazza of extortion and selling valuable items, including a pump organ, along with theft and breach of contract.
According to court papers, the Hudsons during the summer of 2004 entered into a two-year lease agreement with Piazza's Crossfield Management for warehouse space at 77 Cornell St. in Kingston. Furniture, rare books, household and personal items, instruments, sheet music, albums and memorabilia from Hudson's musical career — performing with The Hawks, The Band and musicians including Bob Dylan — were stored in Piazza's space.
In the court papers, the Hudsons accuse Piazza of falsely claming they owed $14,000 in rent. Representatives of the Hudsons offered to pay $11,000, Piazza refused, denied a request to return the items and instead demanded $50,000, according to court papers.
The Hudsons also accused Piazza of having "pilfered" the items and placing them for sale on eBay, the online auction site, according to court papers. In 2012, the Hudsons say in court papers, Piazza demanded back rental fees of $17,880. A representative of the Hudsons attempted to resolve the dispute and Piazza demanded $75,000 before returning any of the items, according to court papers.
The Hudsons also say in court papers that Piazza moved their items without permission and as a result, caused damage. The most recent developments came when Piazza offered the items for sale last weekend, which set the stage for next month's auction.


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The cryptographic technology used to create and manage new cryptocurrency units, as well verifying and securing transactions is called Cryptocurrency. Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies attracted a lot of attention in 2009 after its introduction. Many investors, traders, and businesses have sought to invest in these volatile assets.
In recent years there has been a number of developments and trends within the crypto-world. Below are the latest cryptocurrency updates and market news.
1. Cryptocurrency markets cap exceeds $2 Trillion
Market capitalization for all cryptocurrencies has recently exceeded $2 trillion. This milestone is significant for the industry as it shows the growth in interest and use of digital currencies.
Bitcoin, by far, is the largest cryptocurrency, but Ethereum (Binance Coin), Dogecoin and Binance Coin have all seen gains of significant proportions in recent weeks.
2. Bitcoin hits all-time record high price
Bitcoin’s volatility and price fluctuation have been extreme in recent times. Bitcoins have reached new records, with the current price exceeding $60,000
This increase in prices is due mainly to the increasing institutional adoption of cryptocurrency, as well as the bullish mood in the market.
3. NFTs (Non-Fungible Tokens) Gain Popularity
The cryptocurrency market has been abuzz with NFTs in recent months. In recent months, NFTs have become a hot topic in the cryptocurrency industry.
NFTs enjoy a growing popularity among artists, who sell digital artworks in this format. Other collectibles, such as sports memorabilia or music, have been made using NFTs.
4. Central Banks Investigate Digital Currencies
Globally, many central banks are exploring their options for launching digital currencies. These central bank-issued digital currencies (CBDCs), a version of fiat, would be backed by central banks.
CBDCs offer the opportunity to reduce costs, increase financial inclusion, and improve the efficiency of payments systems. Although there are many concerns, some of them relate to privacy, safety, and how the new system will impact the existing banking system.
5. Increased scrutiny
As cryptocurrency continues to expand, government and regulatory agencies have become more scrutinizing and regulated. There are many different regulations for cryptocurrency. They vary by country and can be complex.


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The big-box retailer has said it will match customer donations, two-to-one, with cash and product donations of up to $10 million. The latest announcement brings the total committed by Wal-Mart toward hurricane relief efforts in 2017 to $30 million.
In finding a way to use these funds, Wal-Mart has launched a new campaign with the American Red Cross to assist with hurricane relief more broadly.
During the run of this campaign, customers can donate to the American Red Cross within Wal-Mart and Sam’s Clubs stores, or online. For every $1 given, Wal-Mart will contribute $2, or product of equal value, the company said. Donations will be accepted through Sept. 16.
In trying to service those communities that need food and water most, Wal-Mart has said it’s working to “quickly” reopen affected stores in the wake of Hurricane Irma in Florida.
So far, the Arkansas-based retailer has shipped more than 1,700 truckloads of supplies to those in need.
Notably, Wal-Mart has 8 percent of its brick-and-mortar fleet in Florida, or 375 facilities. Costco has 23 stores in the state, while smaller rival Target operates 122 locations there, according to recent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
On its website, Wal-Mart has an updated list of closed facilities in Florida and also those in Georgia and South Carolina. A map, last updated Sunday evening, showed one Wal-Mart store opened in Jacksonville, Florida, and five locations open in the utmost Northwest region of the state.
Target has a similar running list online of store closures, with a slew of Georgia and South Carolina locations impacted, as well.
Later Monday morning, Target announced its pledge of $1 million in cash and in-kind donations to support communities impacted by Hurricane Irma. Home Depot also raised its commitment to $2 million for hurricane aid this season.
It’s been estimated that the potential economic impact from lost retail sales in the “consumer/retail” sector from Hurricane Irma is expected — in total — to be $1.45 billion, according to weather analytics firm Planalytics.


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Hi-Tec, one of South Africa’s leading outdoor footwear, apparel, and accessories retailers have announced that it’s the official presenting sponsor of the Magoebas Ultra Trail. The Magoebas Ultra Trail is a premium trail running event hosted in the magical Magoebaskloof Valley in Limpopo, South Africa. The current flagship event of the Magoebas Forest Marathon will be taking place from 18 – 19 March 2023.
The partnership comes a year ahead of Hi-Tec’s 50th year anniversary which will be next year in 2024. Hi-Tec’s main mission is to enable people to get outside and experience the natural world by providing top quality outdoor apparel, and this is a perfect fit with the Magoebas Ultra as they share the same vision.
The Magoebas race organiser, Handre Hay feels very privileged and proud about the partnership. He says, “It is a massive honour and privilege for the Magoebas Ultra Trail Run to be associated with Hi-Tec as our presenting sponsor. This is a crucial step in our vision to establish a world class and unique forest and mountain trail running experience in the beautiful Limpopo province.”
The Magoebaskloof Ultra Trail Run consists of 4 races through the magical forests of Magoebaskloof. Runners can choose between the 50KM, 34KM, 20KM or 10KM distance races according to their ability and goals. Routes are predominantly run on exhilarating single track through indigenous forests and man-made plantations. The route also passes beautiful waterfalls and pristine mountain streams. All 4 races of the Magoebaskloof Forest Marathon are trail running at its best!
The races will run on SAFCOL property and on SAFCOL trails. The routes traverse some of the most beautiful forests that South Africa has to offer and it is truly unique to experience these pristine trails in a race format.
Participants will have the opportunity to purchase Hi-Tec products on the day of the race as well as stand a chance of winning some exciting Hi-Tec prizes. Hi-Tec will also ensure that runners remain hydrated and refreshed with water stations spread throughout the route.
Hi-Tec recently opened its new store in Limpopo, expanding its offering to nature lovers in the Limpopo province. The brand decided to launch this new store due to the increased demand for quality outdoor footwear and apparel across the Polokwane customer base and the opportunity to grow the brand in the community.
Entries to the 2023 Magoebas Trail Marathon have sold out. “We are delighted that so many runners have committed to embarking on the journey of this year’s race” concluded Hay.
Family and friends are invited to cheer on runners at any point along the course. The weekend will be filled with lots of fun activities and things to do even for those who are not racing!


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Amazon stirs resentment. Its warehouse in Senlis, in the Oise, is beginning to seriously annoy the residents of the surrounding municipalities. The reason ? Wild dumping of garbage has been multiplying for many months along the roads of the area, generated by the many trucks that will deliver the premises. The anger is such that a petition has been launched and, on Thursday, February 3, it already has nearly 500 signatures, reports The Parisian. Because the inhabitants of Senlis and the neighboring towns are convinced of it: the person in charge is none other than Amazon, installed in Rouliers since 2019.
On the American giant’s warehouse site, the parking lot is actually too small to accommodate all the trucks that come and go to deliver their packages. They must therefore park where they can while waiting to be able to access the site. The local elected officials reacted well to the protests of the local residents, who could no longer stand this perpetual ballet, indicating that a second car park was going to be built. But that doesn’t seem to have solved all of the area’s problems. Hence the launch of the petition.
A farmer testified in particular to the Ile-de-France daily newspaper of the heap of waste strewn on the edge of one of his fields, where the trucks park while waiting to be able to enter the Rouliers site. “Trash cans, packaging and even bottles of urine, it’s absolute horror. The problem has always existed but for two years, it’s been getting worse and worse,” he regrets. The newspaper even mentions so many waste in the middle of the vegetation that the area sometimes looks like a wild dump. Some drivers recognize the lack of respect for the surroundings but explain that they do not have much choice: “We have to park somewhere”.
Possible sanctions against carriers with disrespectful drivers
Amazon indicated that reminders have been made to drivers and warns that trade sanctions could be decided if necessary: ”They have specific delivery times, in order to smooth the traffic. It is not always respected but we provide a list of legal car parks. If these overflows continue, commercial sanctions could apply to certain carriers.”
The towns of Mont-l’Évêque and Chamant, not far from Senlis, are also affected. The unregistered mayor of the first town admits not being able to do much, due to a lack of equipment to properly accommodate drivers and their vehicles. According to Le Parisien, a meeting was held at the end of January between Amazon, the sub-prefecture of Senlis and local elected officials. It has been decided that the American giant’s car park will be extended, but for the time being no construction date has been announced.
The deputy mayor of Senlis argued that such a project would take time, but that faster measures will be taken. The laying of stone blocks in about ten strategic places was mentioned in particular. For its part, Amazon says it takes neighborhood complaints very seriously. If the giant also wishes to find “permanent solutions”, in the meantime, it has taken the decision to “mobilize [ses] cleaning teams in the direct surroundings of the site”. “But we cannot go further for questions of responsibility”, however comments the company to the daily.
This could well attract the wrath of many French people, as it continues to open other warehouses in the territory. Last April, Amazon told Capital that it intended to continue its strategy of setting up warehouses in France, referring to “about ten openings per year”. The eastern and western regions of the country were particularly mentioned. But with these new establishments, complaints from local residents are likely, as in Senlis, to multiply.
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