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As the year comes to a close, businesses are looking to plan for 2016. Here's a rundown of the biggest trends in the digital signage industry for the next year.
1. Digital everywhere
As digital signage adoption increases, businesses and consumers are going to start seeing digital signs everywhere. The digital signage market is set to grow more than 8 percent over the next year according to MarketsandMarkets, into an industry valued at almost $24 billion by the end of the decade.
Businesses should be looking toward places where digital signs can either replace or augment physical signs, as well as new areas where businesses can leverage the unique benefits of digital signage. The best digital signage software is highly scalable, so it's easy for an organization to experiment with new initiatives.
2. 4K and Ultra HD
With new display technology steadily gaining speed over the past two years, 2016 is poised to be big for Ultra HD/4K. Having four times as many pixels as 1080p, 4K content on an Ultra HD display is perfect for creating large, eye-catching messaging with tons of detail.
For a more cost-efficient method of harnessing 4K content, consider networking multiple 1080p displays together as a synchronized video wall, as HigherEd Tech Decisions recommended. Additionally, the source noted that using Ultra HD's mandatory H.265 HEVC standard can actually compress 4K video to a size on par with existing 1080p video streams.
3. LED signs
Displays that are backlit with LEDs are bright, beautiful, and very energy efficient. They're lighter and thinner than normal LCD, and as opposed to displays backlit with compact fluorescent lamps, LED backlights have a much longer lifespan than their CFL counterparts and require less electricity to run, which saves businesses money – especially considering that many of these displays will be on 24/7.
As AV Network contributor Ken Goldberg pointed out, LED display prices are going down, and next year is going to be a good one for purchasers, who will have a multitude of products to choose from at varied price points. Next year, consider using LED displays for digital signage.
4. Personal, interactive
As beacons and touchscreens continue to go down in price, businesses should work to expand their digital messaging plans beyond the display. Beacons leverage mobile devices to push messaging directly to the audience, and touchscreens facilitate rich, interactive content.
Touchscreens are especially useful for applications such as digital wayfinding kiosks, which are perfect for larger organizations that frequently accommodate guests, including universities and airports. And when combining a digital signage strategy with Bluetooth low-energy beacons, businesses can expand their marketing efforts beyond the screen and make it simple for audiences to engage with a brand. Plus, the flexibility of beacons makes them perfect for providing rich data about a sign's audience: demographics, location, and even purchase history, if integrated with customer management software.
2016 is shaping up to be a big year for digital signage. As organizations start gearing up for the new year, they should consider starting or expanding their initiatives in the world of digital signage.


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Yum Brands exec dishes on why responsive design makes sense
October 30, 2013
KFC goes mobile-first
LITCHFIELD PARK, AZ – A Yum Brands executive at the Mobile Shopping Fall Summit said that the company is betting big on responsive design to keep up with the company’s hefty number of international markets to not only keep development costs low, but also to roll out specific content for different groups of consumers.
During the “Hotseat: Responsive Design: Where Are We Headed And Does It Make Sense For Your Organization” session, executives from Marriott International and Yum Brands spoke about the challenges that both brands are currently going through as they roll out responsive designed sites. The session was moderated by Joelle Kaufman, head of marketing and partnerships at BloomReach, Mountain View, CA.
“For us, responsive made a lot of sense because we had to be mobile-first from day one for our emerging markets and cost was a factor – we didn’t want to develop content and development costs, especially when you’re talking 119 markets,” said Sunil Patel, manager of international Web and mobile ecommerce at Yum Brands, Louisville, KY.
“There is a longer QA cycle, which is a small trade-off,” he said.
Yum Brands is in the process of rolling out responsive sites at a global level for 119 Pizza Hut and KFC markets.
One of the reasons why Yum Brands went the responsive route is that since prices and promotions change regularly, a native approach does not make sense because it requires consumers to constantly download new content.
Right now, only the ordering portion of sites are developed with responsive design, and the goal is to eventually roll out the technology across the marketing sites for the brands as well.
Part of the challenge of responsive design from Yum Brands is that it can be difficult to roll out company-wide initiatives across independently-owned franchsies.
Responsive design has also generated quite a bit of backlash from marketers since content is not developed for specific platforms, and the brand has learned a few things about what does not work for cross-screen content.
For example, images can be challenging if they are not designed responsively to roll out on mobile, tablet and desktop devices.
The sites are also designed with some intuitive mobile initiatives such as swiping with tiles. Mobile users understand the feature, but desktop users do not understand how to access content by clicking on tiles.
Mr. Patel also said that location-based services have been received better by mobile users than desktop users.
With the growth of new devices and new screen sizes, the Yum Brands exec acknowledged that as traditional Web usage tapers off, the Web will evolve to be less PC-based and more multi-device focused.
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Marriott is another brand going through a digital redesign as part of a broader digital revamp for the brand.
Compared to Yum Brands’ rationale, Marriott decided to go the responsive way simply to build a service for the future, according to Jim Abramson, senior director of mobile and digital product management at Marriott, Bethesda, MD.
The brand has also placed a big emphasis on creating a responsive site as a way to educate the entire organization about mobile, meaning that if employees want to add or remove features from the site, they have to have data to back it up.
“Mobile has grown up in this second vertical, but in order for mobile to be successful in I suspect all of our companies, everybody has to be knowledgeable about mobile,” Mr. Abramson said.
“Everyone needs to have mobile in their job title – to operations – not just in ecommerce and across the board, that’s what our customer demand, that’s what we have to understand,” he said.
Lauren Johnson is associate reporter on Mobile Marketer, New York
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Faraday Future is a company who secretly run their research and development will soon join the self-driving bandwagon with other automakers. Since their establishment two years ago, we have been seen their concept car and their plan on top of the robust chassis that they develop to cater fast manufacturing process.
Faraday Future was fully backed by a billionaire from China called Jia Yueting. He also owns LeEco, a company who aim to provide a free electric vehicle for people in China. LeEco is currently joining partner with Faraday Future in the United States to gain technology from the Faraday Future. Faraday Future has requested permission to test their autonomous cars on public roads from the Michigan Department of Transportation. It is believed, the new license plates applied by Faraday Future may relate to LeEco other than testing their vehicle.


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How TD uses voice to bring a retail experience to digital banking
The more sophisticated online and mobile experiences become, the more difficult is for people to prove their true identity — especially when it matters.
It’s a problem for both banks and their customers. Not only does it put a dent in the customer experience, it presents fraud and privacy risks for both parties. That’s why TD Bank is implementing voice recognition technology at its customer call center.
“One of the largest irritants our customers had was with authentication and having to answer all those questions we had to ask them in order to verify they were who they said they were,” said Robert Ghazal, TD’s head of U.S. contact centers.
The technology, branded as TD VoicePrint, reads about 150 different characteristics of a customer’s speaking patterns to create a “vocal fingerprint,” without recording the voice itself or storing any kind of voice biometric that can be stolen. After capturing the voice print, customers can phone in and TD will verify their identities by their voice prints instead of by answering security questions, and the customer service representative will prompt them to speak more if it doesn’t recognize them. The bank worked with agency TBWA/Chiat/Day to create an experiment to test the technology.
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TikTok has officially launched its new e-commerce platform, TikTok Shop, earlier this month on August 1. Using the new e-commerce platform, brands and creators can sell products directly on the platform, potentially creating new revenue streams, and tap into the short-form video platform’s growing popularity.
‘The influencer industry can be really vile’: Confessions of an influencer marketer on the industry’s unfair hiring practices
While the influencer industry might sound exciting and like it’s full of opportunities, one marketer can vouch for the horrific scenarios that still take place behind the scenes.
After a tumultuous 12 months, marketers are getting a clear picture of how they really did during a time of true uncertainty. And, as it turns out, it wasn’t all that bad.
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Retail Investors Are Bulwark Of Indian Market During Volatility, Says Prime Securities' N Jayakumar
What retail investors are doing holds more significance than following the moves of FIIs who often mirror global trends, he says.
In the current volatile macroeconomic landscape, it has been the Indian retail investor who has been a bulwark of the market, according to N Jayakumar of Prime Securities.
These are the investors who consistently buy stocks during market downturns, invest through systematic investment plans and remain steadfast in the face of significant outflows by foreign institutional investors due to global interest rate changes, Jayakumar, managing director of Prime Securities Ltd., told BQ Prime.
About five to seven years ago, only 2.5–3% of Indian savings found its way into the stock market. However, in recent years, this percentage has increased substantially, possibly reaching 4.5–5% now, he said.
According to Jayakumar, this substantial shift is closely tied to the country's economic growth and the increasing amount of savings.
The real driving force behind this bullish trend in the market are the retail investors, high-net-worth individuals and family offices. These groups are leading the way as more money flows into the market due to the growing confidence in the Indian economy, he said.
Where Does India Stand?
The flows in most markets have been negative as people have been moving out of their investments. For most markets, equities have not made money and debt has actually lost money because yields kept going up and gold has not performed well, according to Jayakumar.
He highlighted that people have invested in various assets but most markets have not been profitable. However, India stood out like an "oasis in a desert", he said. Many positive developments are happening in the country which people sometimes tend to "take for granted or ignore".
What retail investors are doing holds more significance than following the moves of foreign institutional investors who often mirror global trends, Jayakumar said. While many asset categories worldwide have been returning negative results, understanding the strategies and choices of Indian investors becomes crucial in navigating the market, according to him.
Pockets Of Opportunities
The Indian pharmaceutical business has performed well and the peers of domestic pharma companies have been reasonably attractive, according to Jayakumar.
Media is a "seriously underinvested and ignored space" and it could make a lot of money like it does in the rest of the world, Jayakumar said. "The space which has been largely ignored and which has been adopting and adapting to technology should be compared with the kind of valuation that some of the big boys, like the international majors, get."


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Last week, US regulators discovered Volkswagen had 11million cars with a 'cheat switch' designed to pass emission tests.
And now Audi, a Volkswagen brand, has confirmed 2.1million cars worldwide had this sneaky switch installed.
This means the scandal now affects 1.42million Audi drivers in Europe.
The Volkswagen 'cheat switch' scandal explained
Volkswagen’s chief executive quit after the firm admitted 'manipulations took place in Europe and elsewhere.
And while the details are still emerging, the revelation could have implications for British drivers.
Shazia Yamin, a solicitor from the law firm Leigh Day, said: "Most individuals I have been speaking to are saying they bought these vehicles especially because they got a reduction in tax. So if these vehicles turn out to be less fuel efficient there could be a loss there."
That's because in the UK car tax is based on how much carbon dioxide engines produce - with low-emission vehicles paying nothing at all. If it turns out VW has been fixing its results, the band your car falls into could change meaning you pay more tax.
Other losses could include the fact drivers are paying more for fuel than they expected, extra repair costs and a fall in the price for the vehicles.
Jacqueline Young, head of group litigation at law firm Slater and Gordon, said: "People choose a diesel car because they want economy in fuel and emissions. They pay a premium for that."
Here, we explain which drivers could be affected and what they may be able to do about it.
Which drivers are affected?
Volkswagen says this affects 11million cars worldwide. The problem relates to Type EA 189 engines, which is used in models such as the Golf, Passat and Audi A3.
Affected Audi model lines include the A1, A3, A4, A5, A6, TT, Q3 and Q5.
Other Volkswagen brands are yet to confirm whether the issue has affected them.
If you have a new vehicle with a EU 6 diesel engine, Volkswagen says you’re fine.
"In the event of a UK recall, the manufacturer should initiate contact with you. Arrangements will then be made concerning a repair, likely to be undertaken at a dealer convenient for you," said consumer watchdog Which?
"You should be given a courtesy car while any repair work is being carried out."
Can I make a claim?
Hundreds of drivers have already started calling up Leigh Day to ask whether they may be able to make a compensation claim.
But lawyers are still waiting to hear for sure whether UK cars are affected. As the Audi revelations show, there's still plenty of information yet to emerge.
Meanwhile, the UK and other European governments are investigating the issue.
James Walker, from online complaints resolution service Resolver, said: "If Volkswagen is found to have deliberately misled customers about the emissions or fuel economy of its diesel engines, it will come out.
"At that point a Volkswagen owner may well have cause to seek some form of redress, as their cars may have cost them more than was promised to run, as well as being worth less on the secondhand market."
What does the law say?
According to law firm Leigh Day, the most important domestic law is contained in the following legislation:
- Misrepresentation Act 1967
- Supply of Goods (Implied Terms) Act 1973
- Sale of Goods Act 1979
- Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982
- Sale and Supply of Goods Act 1994
- Sale and Supply of Goods to Consumers Regulations 2002
But angry Volkswagen drivers may find they get more power from the new Consumer Rights Act, which comes into force in October.
The Consumer Rights Act allows US-style class actions, although in a more restricted manner.
A Leigh Day spokesman explained: “Claimants would have to bring standalone claims for breach of contract and statutory consumer legislation, or join forces to bring a group action proceedings against Volkswagen itself and Volkswagen dealerships.”


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Mahindra XUV 700 Details Revealed Before Aug 15 Launch: Top Features, Price, USPs
The much-awaited Mahindra’s XUV700 will be unveiled on August 14th at 4 p.m.
But there’s something else that needs ATTENTION!
The most interesting detail about this vehicle is that Mahindra has announced that the XUV700 will have a Sony 3D sound system, with Sony claiming that the XUV700 will be the first automobile in India to utilise its premium 3D sound technology.
So we’ve got you covered. By the end of this article, you’ll have a good idea whether the all-new XUV700 can compete with giants like MG Hector Plus, Tata Safari, and Hyundai Alcazar.
Mahindra XUV700: Interior
Mahindra has revealed several features that would be included in its upcoming mid-size SUV in recent weeks.
A panoramic sunroof, flush-mounted door handles, an AdrenoX suite with Alexa-based voice commands for the infotainment system, and dual digital displays for the instruments and touchscreen are among the features.The two screens, infotainment setup as well as multi-information display sit flush under a single glass panel.
Soft-touch material will be used on the XUV700 dashboard, with stitching lines going across the panel. The front seats of the XUV700 are expected to be ventilated and covered in leather or faux leather fabric.
The engine lineup for the Mahindra XUV700
The XUV700 will be available with both petrol and diesel engines. A 200hp 2.0-litre turbo-petrol engine and a 185hp 2.2-litre diesel engine will be available to customers. Both models will be available with a 6-speed manual or automatic transmission.
Mahindra XUV700: Sony audio system
Mahindra and Sony have teamed up to create an exclusive sound system for the XUV700, which will be released soon. The SUV will be equipped with a 445W 13-channel DSP, 12 custom-designed speakers (including a subwoofer), and a variety of audio settings.
The XUV700 would be the first car in India to use Sony’s premium 3D sound technology, according to Sony. Sony promises that its technology will provide a “highly realistic 3D immersive spatial sound field” with an audio sweet spot that encompassing all occupants.


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National Electrical Contractors Association members now have another convenient way to keep up with the latest news and updates – on their Apple Watch.
Apple Watch users can now get NECA News updates on their watch (requiring a wifi connection). By synching their watch to an iPhone, users have access to full articles published by NECA, and push notifications alert users to immediate happenings in the industry.
Not an Apple Watch user yet? Don't forget to download the NECA News app for your phone or tablet devices to stay up-to-date. If you already have it, you’ll get the most recent changes, which includes a new design with multiple view options and updated category listing and offline viewable bookmark feature.
Android users have something to look forward to as well. An Android version is coming soon.
The app updates constantly so you can check out what's new at NECA every day or every week. Only interested in specific topics? No problem. You can filter the articles and stories by topic.
In January, NECA rolled out an extensive update to the app, providing users with a new look and feel, new functionality and an updated topic list. Features of the app now include bookmarking to read articles at a later date on or offline, “favoriting” topics and article sharing. For existing users, the biggest version change is that topics are no longer color coded.
The National Electrical Contractors Association is the voice of the $130 billion electrical construction industry that brings power, light, and communication technology to buildings and communities across the U.S. NECA’s national office in Bethesda, Md., four regional offices, and 119 local chapters across the country support the electrical contracting industry through advocacy, education, research, and standards development. For more information, visit www.necanet.org


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WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Advanced Television Systems Committee (ATSC) today welcomed news that the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) has adopted ATSC 3.0 as a recommended digital broadcast standard, paving the way for countries around the world to evaluate and use the IP-based digital broadcast standard, the first of its kind in the world.
Developed by hundreds of industry experts who sought to create a state-of-the-art broadcast system based on the same Internet Protocol language used by over-the-top services, ATSC 3.0 greatly expands flexibility and adaptability for broadcasters, allowing them to transmit data that will both enhance TV broadcasts and provide new revenue opportunities. ATSC 3.0 is designed to deliver everything from 4K Ultra HD to robust mobile signals, enabling new business models and giving consumers a better experience.
“With initial U.S. deployments in place, we’re anticipating the first announcements of consumer receivers for the U.S. market in the coming days. The decision by the ITU is yet another signal that digital terrestrial broadcasting has a bright future ahead,” said ATSC Board Chairman Lynn Claudy, Senior VP of Technology for the National Association of Broadcasters.
The next step is to update the ITU Digital Handbook with best practices for implementation of ATSC 3.0. And ATSC members are poised to continue supporting international standards efforts, including through the new ATSC Planning Team 6 on Global Recognition of ATSC 3.0.
“ATSC appreciates the efforts of the U.S. Delegation to the ITU, led by the U.S. FCC, and we congratulate the ITU on its careful review and decision to include ATSC 3.0 as an official ITU standard. The system is currently commercially deployed in South Korea where audiences have been enjoying high-quality Ultra HD video and next generation audio from ATSC 3.0 broadcasts since 2017. U.S. commercial deployment begins in earnest this year,” said Madeleine Noland, President of ATSC.
“I am very proud of our international progress, and would like to thank ATSC members Sinclair Broadcast Group, ONE Media 3.0, and ETRI (South Korea’s Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute) for their leadership role in the ITU process. ATSC is an international organization with members hailing from across the globe. This milestone achievement is testament to the spirit of international collaboration that our members infused into the standard at every level,” Noland said.
The Advanced Television Systems Committee is defining the future of television with the ATSC 3.0 next-generation broadcast standard. ATSC is an international, non-profit organization developing voluntary standards for digital television. ATSC’s 130-plus member organizations represent the broadcast, broadcast equipment, motion picture, consumer electronics, computer, cable, satellite, and semiconductor industries. For more information visit www.atsc.org.


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Ethiopia’s Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn said African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) should go beyond providing market access to beneficial countries.
On his second visit to the continent as United States Trade Representative, Ambassador Michael Froman will travel to Africa to lead the U.S. Delegation to the 2013 U.S.-Sub-Saharan Africa Trade and Economic Cooperation Forum, also known as the AGOA Forum. Hosted by the Government of Ethiopia, the Forum will take …
The African Union High-Level Panel for Egypt completes a fact-finding and consultative mission in Cairo
The African Union (AU) High-Level Panel for Egypt concluded its visit to Cairo, yesterday, 4 August 2013. The Panel arrived in Cairo on 27 July 2013, as part of a fact-finding and consultative mission.


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China: The next economic superpower
China: The next economic superpower
China and India are the world's largest and second largest consumer markets. In 2003, both grew "more than twice as fast as the world average," according to the United Nations, which also said that continued "strong growth ... will benefit the world economy as a whole, reduce global poverty, and serve as an incentive to other developing countries."
- Dean Calbreath, in the March 20, 2005, San Diego Union-Tribune, wrote: "In the past decade, foreign investments and worldwide demand for cheap goods have turned China's economy into the fastest-growing across the globe. It is expanding three times as fast as the U.S. economy, four times as fast as Europe's and nearly nine times as fast as Japan's.
- "Some economists predict that by 2015, China will have enough spending power to become the world's primary engine of economic growth, unseating the United States, which has held that role since the end of World War II. By 2040 – and perhaps much sooner – China may have a greater gross domestic product than the United States, giving it the world's No. 1 economy. It now ranks at No. 3."
- However, Calbreath writes, this growth is not without repercussions:
- 1. The construction boom "has led to tight supplies and higher prices for concrete, lumber, copper and steel throughout the world."
- 2. The skyrocketing increase in automobiles purchased in China has also helped to "push global oil prices to near record levels last year."
- 3. The impact of China's cheap labor costs has managed to lower consumer prices worldwide, particularly for "such diverse items as televisions, toys, T-shirts, kitchen appliances, athletic shoes and power tools."
- 4. The good news for China manufacturing has led to "massive layoffs throughout the world, as factories either were shut down or moved to China to be competitive. The Economic Policy Institute, a liberal-leaning think tank in Washington, D.C., said the United States is losing more than 2,000 factory jobs a month because of the shift of work to China."
- "Although there is a strong likelihood that Asia will continue to enjoy strong economic growth through 2004 and 2005, there are some clouds on the horizon. Asia's strong pattern of economic expansion cannot happen without access to vast amounts of natural resources. In particular, China's spurt of industrial expansion over the past three years has fueled heavy demand for natural resources." November 2004.
- "China is the world's second-largest buyer of US government debt as it recycles a US$124 billion trade surplus with the US. Not less significant, a series of recent multibillion-dollar acquisitions announced by Chinese companies around the world show that Beijing is aiming for a even bigger role on the global stage. China has long been the world's strongest magnet for foreign investment and is now sitting on a nearly $540 billion pile of hard currency, which it seems anxious to spend as the dollar plunges." December 2004.
- "China has become the world's third-largest trading nation, following the United States and Germany, as its foreign trade value hit a record high of US$1 trillion in the first 11 months of 2004, and the whole year's figure was expected to reach US$1.1 trillion. Simultaneously, Shanghai reportedly has overtaken Rotterdam as the No 1 port in terms of cargo throughput, handling 382 million metric tons last year." January 2005.
- "With its annual gross domestic product (GDP) growing by a breakneck 8% on average in the past 25 years, China has emerged as the picture of economic wonder. But its prosperity has come at a heavy cost to its ecology and natural resources." March 2005.
- "In 2006, China's banking sector will be opened to foreign financial institutions and investment bankers under its World Trade Organization (WTO) obligations."
Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) with its present membership of China, Russia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan in 2001, the origins of the S.C.O. date back to 1996 when Beijing initiated the Shanghai Five, which included all the current S.C.O. members except for Uzbekistan. The official purpose of the alliance, according to its founding declaration, is to form a comprehensive network of cooperation among the member states, including military security, economic development, trade and cultural exchange.
- China APPG
- China International Public Relations Association
- China-Iran-Russia axis
- China's Corporate Friends in High (and Low) Places
- China's oil industry
- clash of civilizations
- global security
- Mandarins and Moguls Unite for China's Most-Favored Nation Status
- National Committee on United States-China Relations
- sustainable development
- transnational organized crime
- Country Analysis: China, U.S. Department of Energy, updated as of July 2004.
Articles & Commentary
- Jonathan Fenby, "Enter the dragon," Guardian/UK, July 20, 2003: "China is growing with bewildering speed. When Tony Blair arrives for a historic visit, he will find a country undergoing social upheavals on the way to becoming an economic superpower."
- Editorial: "Cut the China trade gap," San Francisco Chronicle, January 4, 2004.
- Peter S. Goodman, "Booming China Devouring Raw Materials. Producers and Suppliers Struggle to Feed a Voracious Appetite," Washington Post, May 21, 2004.
- Ken Moritsugu and Tim Johnson, "China drains raw materials. Rapid growth fuels fears of bursting bubble," Detroit Free Press, May 29, 2004.
- Richard H. Solomon, "Managing the Great Asian Transformation. Challenges and Opportunities in U.S.-China Relations," U.S.-China Business Council Gala Dinner, June 3, 2004.
- Christine Heath, "Repercussions of China's economic boom," UPI, July 19, 2004.
- Ross Gittins, "The dragon may have entered, but India is right there on its tail," The Age (Australia), August 14, 2004.
- "Chinese steel mills still buying," CNN, September 28, 2004: "China's appetite for raw materials shows no sign of abating, with four steel mills agreeing to buy an extra $3.2 billion of Australian iron ore over the next 10 years, global miner BHP Billiton has said."
- "China Targets Kyrgyzstan Natural Resources," The Moscow Times, January 31, 2005.
- Emad Mekay, "The Dawn of the Chinese Century?," Inter Press News Service, February 16, 2005.
- "China emerges as global consumer," BBC, February 17, 2005.
- "China envisions its rise as an economic superpower," busrep.co.za, February 21, 2005.
- "What does China's future hold?," BBC, March 11, 2005.
- Dean Calbreath, "Foreign investments, global demand for cheap goods and labor give China the fastest-growing economy in the world," San Diego Union-Tribune, March 20, 2005.
- Dean Calbreath, "China's rise: The blueprint," San Diego Union-Tribune, March 20, 2005.
- Dean Calbreath, "As U.S. trade gap balloons, China soars with more high-tech products and leaves behind its cheap-export reputation," San Diego Union-Tribune, March 20, 2005.
- Dean Calbreath, "China's voracious appetite for materials drives up costs in West," San Diego Union-Tribune, March 21, 2005.
- Dean Calbreath, "China gains diplomatic clout as opinion of U.S. in Pacific Rim weakens," San Diego Union-Tribune, March 22, 2005.
- Daniel Smith, "Riding the Dragon, Soaring on Eagles," Foreign Policy In Focus, April 1, 2005.
- Thomas L. Friedman, "It's a Flat World, After All," New York Times, April 3, 2005.
Asia Times articles
- Henry C.K. Liu, "The case for an Asian Monetary Fund," July 12, 2002.
- Henry C.K. Liu, "China vs the almighty dollar," July 23, 2002.
- Scott B. MacDonald, "China not immune to US woes," July 27, 2002.
- Gary LeMoshi, "Enter the dragon ... at your own risk," September 26, 2002.
- "The Ruined Land: China's Water Crisis" in 4 parts, August 2003.
- Hussain Khan, "Impact of declining US capital inflows," November 22, 2003.
- John Berthelsen, "Asia's consumer revolution deepens," November 26, 2003.
- Miao Ye, "China's Property Bubble" in 3 parts, December 2003.
- Macabe Keliher, "China's economy in 2004: Dimming or brilliant?," January 6, 2004.
- Lynett Ong, "China's banking system a ticking time bomb," January 13, 2004.
- Thalif Deen, "India and China fuel global recovery," January 16, 2004.
- Ian Williams, "China-US: Double bubbles in danger of colliding," January 23, 2004.
- Jayanthi Iyengar, "China, India confront the Wal-Marts," January 31, 2004.
- Macabe Keliher, "The Rise of China": Part 1 "Dragon seizes market share"; Part 2 "Replacing US in Asian export market" and Part 3 "Economics overrides anti-Japan sentiment", February 10-12, 2004.
- Peter Morris, "Powell fires opening salvo in trade war with China," February 16, 2004.
- Li YongYan, "Applying brakes to China's red-hot economy," May 4, 2004.
- Adam Wolfe, "Cooling China's economy and red-hot oil prices," May 29, 2004.
- Jamie Miyazaki, "Beware the petrodragon's roar," June 10, 2004.
- Travis Tanner, "The oil that troubles US-China waters," June 18, 2004.
- Kosuke Takahashi, "Gas and oil rivalry in the East China Sea," July 27, 2004.
- Kaveh Afrasiabi, "China rocks the geopolitical boat," November 6, 2004.
- Scott B. MacDonald, "The Asian century is only delayed," November 24, 2004.
- Henry C.K. Liu, "Currency at the Crossroads" in 4 parts, October-December 2004, with a "focus on the yuan."
- Antoaneta Bezlova, "The Dragon stirs in a wary world," December 25, 2004.
- "China becomes No 3 trading nation," January 12, 2005.
- "Chinese brands losing ground," January 22, 2005.
- Robert E. Scott, "China trade costs US 1.5 million jobs,", February 9, 2005.
- "China bucks global foreign investment trend," February 15, 2005.
- Chalmers Johnson, "The real 'China threat'," March 19, 2005.
- Conn Hallinan, "Cornering the Dragon," Foreign Policy In Focus, March 22, 2005.
- Jim Loney, "China's Influence In Latin America Rising," Reuters, March 3, 2005.
- "China's influence seen positive," BBC, March 5, 2005: "China's influence on the world is seen as positive by more people than is the case for the US or Russia, according to a new BBC World Service poll."
- Yan Hua, "Wrangle over green GDP," March 16, 2005.
- Chietig Bajpaee, "India, China locked in energy game," March 17, 2005.
- "Over to Chinese MNCs," April 1, 2005.
- "Trade war: US vs the rest of the world," Asia Times, April 2, 2005.
- "West blocks China's cotton route," April 7, 2005.
- Stephania Bianchi, "EU early warning for Chinese textile tsunami," April 8, 2005.
- Billmon, "China Syndrome," Whiskey Bar, July 5, 2005.


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Protein is very much the buzz word at the moment.
With the health and fitness industry booming, people have are becoming more and more conscious about what they consume, and protein is at the forefront.
In addition to shakes, protein is now being added to some of our favourite foods, including chocolate, ice cream and even bread.
And now, thanks to a Tiverton-born man, it’s going to be found in water, too.
Henry Western, 35, is the brainchild.
After getting into motocross racing from the age of nine, he rose to professional ranks between the ages of 18 – 24.
With diet playing an integral role in his success, Mr Western knew the benefits of adding extra protein into the diet and wanted to create a product that would make it easily available to everyone.
“I’ve been involved in sport all my life," he said, "but it was in my twenties that I began to educate myself when it came to nutrition.
“Even in some so-called ‘healthy’ foods and shakes there was so much sugar and so many additives, artificial sweeteners and preservatives that it got to the point that I didn’t want to drink anything other than water.”
It was at this point, in 2012, when Mr Western embarked on the idea of producing Protein Water, which would allow consumers to get their intake of protein but without the added negatives.
Undeterred by the monumental challenge ahead, he embarked on his journey to create the product.
In addition to five years of research, the main challenge was to create a great tasting drink, but without the additives or added sugar.
The hard work finally paid off, though, with Mr Western finally producing his perfect product, free from added sugar or additives, but full of protein – 20 grams of it, in fact, in a 500 millilitres bottle of water.
After being tempted to launch the product in Los Angeles, a place what Mr Western called “the epicentre of all drinks that come into the market,” he decided to launch the product, Protein Water Co, in the UK.
After stocking the product in a number of local sports clubs, service stations, farm shops and local independent retailers, he eventually got the product into the chain Whole Foods.
An even bigger success occurred shortly after, with Mr Western signing a monumental deal with Boots, with the product now being sold in 200 stores nationwide.
He hopes that it will be the first big win of many.
“The beauty of Protein Water is that it doesn’t sit heavy,” Mr Western continued. “Although it is filling, it won’t leave you feeling lethargic, meaning that it works well as a gap between meals or even as a meal within itself.
“It also allows people’s workouts to be more refined because the lactose sugar has been stripped out of the product, allowing a higher percentage of protein to be broken down by the body.
“This then allows the person working out to recover much more efficiently.”
While Mr Western’s tale is one of a local boy done good, he says that he will always remain close to his Tiverton roots.
Now living in Exeter, he also has an office in London as the company aims to expand.
But with Devon becoming a great hub for start-ups to thrive, he has encouraged other entrepreneurs in the county to make their dreams come true.
“It’s definitely a great hub for entrepreneurs,” he said.
“As long as you have the drive, the passion and will to success, you can make anything happen.”


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Two technical, elegant timepieces with utterly original looks.
The rarity will lead Alrosa’s Jubilee Auction taking place in Dubai on March 22.
The London-based jeweler specializes in private commissions at the rarefied end of the jewelry spectrum.
From Namibia to Canada: De Beers’s New High Jewelry Line Pays Homage to Where Its Diamonds Are Mined
Reflections of Nature is a celebration of the landscapes where the diamond giant sources its most magnificent stones.
“The Spirit of the Rose” set a record auction price for a purple-pink gem at Sotheby’s Geneva.
Lucara Diamond Corp made the discovery weeks after selling a 549-carat stone to Louis Vuitton.
Dale Vince says his SkyDiamond’s will be the world’s first carbon-negative stones.
The “Sethunya” stone is estimated to be between 1 and 2 billion years old.
The live auction takes place in Geneva on Nov. 10, while the online sale runs through Nov. 11.


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Crowded Tosa Village parking lots, streets prompt sign changes
WAUWATOSA -- You'll find plenty of bars, restaurants and shops to visit in the Wauwatosa Village, but some people think what you won't find is enough parking.
\"I don't like driving through this parking lot three or four times,\" resident Evan Stempski said. \"Then you have to circle the block a couple of times.\"
Stempski tries to bypass the issue by riding his bike to the village when he can. He notices plenty of frustrated drivers.
\"I think most people want to have a parking spot right in front of where they're going, but that's not always the case,\" Stempski said.
Some restaurants say customers who can't find a spot sometimes will cancel reservations. But village leaders see the high traffic level as mainly a good thing.
\"If it's a problem it's due to success,\" Village Improvement District Executive Director Jim Plaisted said.
Plaisted says the city has nearly 400 off-street parking spots.
\"If you or I come down on a Friday or Saturday night at peak dining or entertainment hours, we would find available parking,\" Plaisted said.
Plaisted stresses it's just a matter of locating those spots. That's where the village's way finding plan comes in. They'd like to replace the old parking signs with a universally recognizable blue 'P'.
\"Once we get them to parking spots, I think they're OK walking maybe two blocks to their destination, as long as their experience is a good one,\" Plaisted said.
But some shoppers still aren't convinced new signs alone will fix the issue.
\"I'm so glad to see everyone's down here and there's business,\" shopper Sarah Otto said. \"It's just that the parking isn't supplying all the people down here.\"
\"As long as you're willing you might have to walk a block, but there is parking,\" Stempski said.
The plans for the new signs are still in the works, but the city hopes to get them approved and work to install them sometime in 2014.


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Kaysen: Walmart Construction Starting Soon
Cheyenne Mayor Rick Kaysen says work on a new Walmart at Interstate 80 and College Drive should get underway next month.
The plans for the new store call for a 190,000 square foot facility, slightly smaller than the 220,000 square foot size of the existing Cheyenne Walmart on Dell Range Blvd. The new store will also be the second large retail outlet in the city to follow Cheyenne's "big box" design standards that were adopted in 2006.
The Cheyenne Menard's store also follows these standards, which mandate certain details and landscaping designed to minimize the scale of the building and it's appearance. The total value of the project could be upwards of $16 million, according to City Planning Director Matt Ashby.
That figure includes infrastructure such as a new traffic signal at Livingston and Campstool Road.
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The our bodies of three individuals, together with a baby, had been discovered inside a Publix grocery retailer in Palm Seashore County, Fla., on Thursday morning, in accordance with the authorities, who mentioned that they had all been fatally shot.
The authorities had been referred to as to the shop, in Royal Palm Seashore, Fla., round 11:39 a.m., in accordance with the Palm Seashore County Sheriff’s Workplace.
A spokeswoman for the Sheriff’s Workplace mentioned the gunman was among the many lifeless.
“What we’re doing now could be documenting the scene,” the spokeswoman, Teri Barbera, advised reporters on the scene. “We’re making an attempt to find out what led as much as the taking pictures.”
Ms. Barbera mentioned that the authorities discovered the our bodies of a person, a girl and a baby close to the produce part after they entered the shop. Their names and ages and weren’t instantly launched.
“We imagine that it’s potential they knew one another,” Ms. Barbera mentioned. She added that investigators had been reviewing safety video from the shop and speaking to witnesses.
The shop is in a shopping mall referred to as the Crossroads, off Okeechobee Boulevard and Royal Palm Seashore Boulevard. The village of Royal Palm Seashore is about 12 miles west of Palm Seashore, Fla.
“Our ideas are with those that are impacted by this tragedy,” Maria Brous, a spokeswoman for Publix, mentioned in an announcement. “We’re cooperating with the native legislation enforcement.”
Helicopter footage from native TV stations confirmed a heavy police presence, with about 15 police automobiles on the scene.
An worker at a close-by Greenback Tree retailer mentioned the plaza was on lockdown.
Joey Mendoza, 62, advised The Solar Sentinel that he was pulling into the parking zone on his approach to the Publix when he noticed police cruisers and officers, some in tactical gear, approaching the shop.
“I noticed them working in, I didn’t get out of the automobile,” he mentioned. “They simply saved coming. Cruiser after cruiser, ambulance after ambulance, hearth truck after hearth truck.”
Officers on the close by Crestwood Center Faculty briefly locked the varsity down, in accordance with the Faculty District of Palm Seashore County.


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China and Japan, under the joint effort of the two governments and their respective business elites, have enjoyed rapid and steady development in trade and investment cooperation in recent years, said Chinese Vice-Premier Wu Yi Wednesday.
Wu made the remarks in a meeting with Tadahiro Yoshida, president and chief executive officer of Japan's YKK Corporation, the world largest zipper manufacturer.
YKK attaches great importance to developing the Chinese market,and has successfully invested in such industries as zipper and architectural materials, she noted.
Wu said the Chinese government will continue to encourage international cooperation to set up branches and research centers in China, and will actively encourage foreign capitals to join in China's reform of state-owned enterprises and to play a role in China's strategies to revitalize old industrial bases in northeast China and develop the its western region.
Wu said she hoped that the YKK would seize the opportunity to further make and expand investments in China and promote other forms of economic and trade cooperation with China.
Yoshida briefed Wu on YKK's investment situation in China in recent years and on its future investment strategy.
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We have updated our F10 M5 info with a new set of hi-res wallpapers. Enjoy the views and download inside.
Presenting the first look at the official F10 M5 production model! These are leaked F10 M5 photos from AutoZeitung, a German publication.
The F10 M5 production is barely changed from the concept version, featuring the same exterior styling, except for more streamlined side view mirrors and more aggressive sideskirts on the production model, as we predicted.
The official press release and full set of photos will come early next week, followed by the public debut at the M Festival (next Thursday, June 23).
One of the most oft asked question regarding the upcoming F10 M5 production car is whether it will come with a manual transmission option. BMW has already announced that the F10 M5 will have a 7-speed DCT transmission, but has been mum on confirming whether or not a 6-speed manual would be made available.
With these photos, it now appears that indeed there will likely be a manual transmission option. Manual purists rejoice! It’s certainly odd seeing a stick shift next to an electronic e-brake, but we’ll take manual option regardless. A manual transmission would be mated to the F10 M5′s turbo 4.4L V8 with northwards of potentially more than 560hp.
Also, why is the gear pattern covered? Likely to hide the car’s identity as … CONTINUED
Very first spyshots allowing a clear look at the F10 M5′s ceramic composite brakes. We’ve spied F10 M5 prototypes quite often lately, but BMW still manages to show some surprise from mule to mule. Here are the very first spyshots allowing a clear look at the F10 M5′s anticipated ceramic composite brakes. Yes, you’ve read this correctly – BMW finally joins the pack and offers ceramic brake discs starting with the F10 M5. We’ve added side-to-side shots with the brakes as seen on the M5 Concept to point out the differences, including the jagged surface of ceramic and a different drilling with smaller holes. This will be a popular yet expensive option.


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Frugals Clearance Center opens in Leesburg
LEESBURG — Frugals, a popular boutique in downtown Leesburg, held the grand opening for their new clearance center last week.
And, amid the pandemic, items there come with a lower price tag — everything is either $10 or $15.
“We’ve had Frugals ‘The Collection’ here on Main Street for the last five years or so now,” owner Benjamin Moseley said. “We had a tremendous amount of overflow and during COVID there was a tremendous amount of vacancy space so we decided to open a space for the overflow. So, then we thought why not bring in other new clothing too and sell everything for $10, with the exception of two-piece suits and gowns, which are $15.”
The clearance center offers everything from jeans, leggings, blouses, jewelry, hats, shoes, purses, formal wear and more. It's located at 606 W. Main Street in the Shoppes on Main and is open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday.
According to Moseley, it’s important to support local businesses, especially during these hard times, because it’s the only way they will stay afloat.
“Downtown as you know is struggling just like everyone else,” Mosley said. “A downtown business supports their own family. If you don’t shop at their business, they don’t get to do their job. Big stores close every day and don’t support local goals, local little leagues, nothing. If people shop local then downtown will thrive and we’ll be able to make it through this.”
For shopper Martha Haines, this kind of shop couldn’t come at a better time.
“I think everyone is struggling this year with the loss of jobs and uncertainty in the world,” Haines said. “I think this is a wonderful addition to downtown. It’s affordable and fashionable and makes for great Christmas presents on a budget.”


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The Geneva International Motor Show has earned a reputation for being the venue for the introduction of so-called “supercars,” and last week’s 2016 version was no exception. Here's a look at best (and fastest) the show had to offer.
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This year’s Chicago Auto Show was big on unusual concept vehicles, ranging from a track-powered SUV to a futuristic car that calls on the driver to steer the car merely by leaning.
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Advanced driver-assist systems (ADAS) are poised to become a $102 billion market by 2030, but just a sliver of that technology will be applied to cars that can be fully autonomous in all conditions, according to a new study.
The Best and Greenest Cars of 2015
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If there’s a single theme to Kelley Blue Book’s list of the best green cars -- published just in time for Earth Day -- it’s that fuel efficiency alone isn’t enough.
Vehicle Reliability Is Up, Especially in Powertrain
Automotive News 3/26/2015
Some cars are more reliable than others, but even the vehicles at the bottom of this year’s Consumer Reports reliability survey are vastly better than those of 20 years ago in the key areas of powertrain and hardware, experts said this week.
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As it does every year, Consumers Union recently surveyed its members on the reliability of their vehicles. This year, it collected data on approximately 1.1 million cars and trucks, categorizing the members’ likes and dislikes, not only of their vehicles, but of the vehicle sub-systems, as well.
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Every now and then we see one thing or the other trending on social media, be it some crazy challenges or online games. Lately, the internet is obsessed with the online game PUBG. The game has become a sensational hit among the youngsters and people are just so crazy about it.
However, the fans of this game are left disappointed as recently a news went viral that the popular game is getting banned in India. A few pictures of notices and reports were making rounds on the internet claiming that the game is now banned. People on social media were left very disappointed by this and thus, they took to social media and flooded it with their views on this.
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Since Microsoft’s November 2015 announcement about the release of PowerApps, the enterprise has been waiting to see what the tech giant has in store. Microsoft bills PowerApps as a tool that enables the creation of apps quickly and simply. Read on to learn what advantages it provides users.
In November 2015, Microsoft introduced PowerApps. PowerApps is an enterprise service that enables users to create and share business apps within minutes. They don’t need any pre-existing programming experience, either. After a private launch, PowerApps became generally available at the beginning of November 2016. Read on to learn what you need to know about PowerApps and their impact on enterprise mobility.
This topic will give some input on passing the MB6-890 exam (Microsoft Dynamics AX Development Introduction).
Exam questions have single choice or multiple choice answers. No other user input is required.
Exam time is 90 minutes. There are about 50 questions.
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Merit Solutions’s chief executive officer, Bill Burke, credits a shift towards becoming a digital transformation enabler with the company’s 629% growth.
No matter how much a software vendor hypes up a product or solution, nothing the company releases will be absolutely perfect. There will always be limitations, drawbacks, disadvantages, and implementation challenges.
Microsoft recently released Dynamics 365, a cloud-based bundle including its CRM and ERP solutions. The software giant has been releasing information about Dynamics 365 for several months prior to its release. By and large, the news has been positive. However, there are some critiques about Microsoft’s latest product.
When a company as big as Microsoft changes a product as well-known as its Dynamics suite, people take notice. They begin to ask questions such as, “Is this new product better? Should I start using it?”
Microsoft will be releasing a cloud-based bundle of its CRM and ERP software, which it’s dubbed Dynamics 365. Read on to learn what benefits users can expect to gain from this new product.
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'Died for firstly, female to yue oneself person look'.
Make-up techniques have since ancient times in China, the modern war, headed by 'the makeup cosmetics has been hit, once appear the phenomenon of fault.
After the reform and opening up, after a series of saving, maintenance, development, China's cosmetics manufacturer
set sail again.
In the early 80 s, our country cosmetics manufacturer per capita consumption is only 1 yuan, in the early 90 s the consumption level of up to 5 yuan per person, per capita consumption of 25 yuan by the end of 2000.
It is not hard to see, of cosmetics in China's per capita consumption level ascending speed, rise of vast space.
More than twenty years, China's cosmetics industry has experienced rapid development.
In 1982, our country cosmetics manufacturer sales of 200 million yuan.
market in China in 2011 sales of more than 100 billion yuan, increased by about 499%;
Sales reached 200 billion yuan in 2015, accounts for about 8 in the global cosmetics market.
But at the same time of rapid development, China's cosmetics industry has low quality closes nevertheless, brand influence, the problem such as marketing ability is weak, the channel is not clear.
The size of the market rise according to the guangzhou XJ Beauty biological processing technology development cosmetics co. , LTD. , according to the data published Chinese cosmetics market sales scale from 2010 in 2045.
3. 3 billion yuan rose to 2016 in 3360.
6. 1 billion yuan, the compound growth rate of 9.
06%, become the world's second largest cosmetics consumer after the United States.
Although in the past two years because of the economic growth is slowing, retail terminal remains sluggish, industry growth is downward, but growth rate remained at 6%, is expected to the size of the market in China will reach 3587 this year.
6. 5 billion yuan.
Ccpit Zhao Ping, director of the international trade research institute in an interview with the China sankei shimbun reporters said that in recent years, China's cosmetics market scale increases year by year, strong momentum of development, thanks to the per capita income levels rising, brand awareness and ego to protect consciousness strengthen three aspects.
The importance of cosmetic design
has increased as makeup solution have become a must in our daily life.
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STREET style fashion has been around for decades and many people have their own understanding of what it is all about, but the most commonly held view is that there are no rules to it.
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Simply put, it is a form of art and self-expression, offering style variety to lovers of all things fashionable.
That is what Lesotho Fashion Week is all about. Now in its second episode titled the Fashion Corner Gallery, this time around the crew decided to take the capturing of fashion moments to the mountainous sides of the country, away from the shopping malls.
Supported by Jet fashion stores, models from all corners of Lesotho exhibit a range of clothing through photography and video shooting and broadcast via live streaming on YouTube social network.
The latest session was held at the Mohale Dam towards the end of June, whereby a film crew including young local models started off with a series of outdoor adventures. They embarked on a road trip through the highlands of Lesotho to the Mohale Dam which is part of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project.
"The boat ride allowed us to experience a trip over Lesotho’s fresh and cleanest waters with spectacular views of the landscape and mountain passes. For us, this show is all about fashion and cultural tourism," explains the team's management.
Evolving in its purest form, street style fashion still represents youth culture from 2012 to date.
It entails bold prints, lots of colour, masks, high heels swapped for sneakers, with the likes of Vans making their mark in the fashion world.
Celebrities like South African musician and dancer, ShoMajosi and K.O. have become the hallmark of street fashion with much influence in Lesotho.
Entering the 21st century, mini skirts were still all very much alive. Also hitting the streets back on trend were animal prints – from snake, leopard to zebras roaming the streets. Leather and shades of beige were also dominating.
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However, in the last quarter of 2020, we saw street style going to a whole new level. Bold prints and dazzling colours against solid backdrops still made for beautiful shots.
"Though we don't see eager photographers out and about in search of interestingly assembled fashion pieces in the streets outside fashion shows like we used to, they are still finding creative ways to capture stunning street fashion, but the COVID-19 pandemic has been most challenging for capturing fashion moments," notes Thato Sebela, a professional photographer who graduated from the Limkokwing University of Creative Technology.
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An espresso maker sold at IKEA has been recalled by Health Canada because of burn and injury hazards.
The coffee maker, made in China and sold under the name Metallisk, is stainless steel and designed for cooktop use.
The recall notice was contained in a bulletin issued by Health Canada today (June 9).
The espresso maker, with a silver-grey stainless-steel safety valve near the product's base (circled in photo), can burst and expell it's contents, which can result in burns or other injuries.
As of June 6, IKEA has received one report of such an incident causing injury in Canada, according to Health Canada, which said the company has also reported getting a dozen reports of "incidents" globally and three other injury reports.
In the notice, the federal department asks those who have purchased the recalled item to immediately stop using it and to contact IKEA for a full refund by calling toll-free at 1-800-661-9807 or by visiting IKEA Canada's website.
The product label was described by Health Canada as the following: "The Article number 703.602.25 is printed on an adhesive label on the bottom of the product. The affected products have date stamps between 2040 and 2204 located on the bottom of the product."
Health Canada reminded consumers in the notice that the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act prohibits the sale or giving away of any products that have been recalled.


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OK, we get it — everyone can see these coming. But that wasn't always the case. Not so long ago, these "predictions" were distant imaginings.
These shifting trends have rattled businesses, investment portfolios, and our lives. But they don't have to ...
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To keep people well-prepared, every year BI Intelligence, a premium research service from Business Insider, assembles its top predictions that we believe will shape the year — and years — ahead. Covering digital media, mobile, fintech, the Internet of Things, and e-commerce, these predictions are based on ongoing research, analysis, forecasting, and frequent conversations with industry executives.
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- E-Commerce: In-store tech will be widely adopted by legacy retailers.
- Mobile: Microsoft will double down on the enterprise in order to prop up its future standing in the larger mobile arena. To kick-start its efforts, it will make a major acquisition.
- Digital Media: Better ad inventory will be bought and sold on programmatic platforms, and content generally will become increasingly personalized.
- Fintech/Payments: A significant NFC-based Apple Pay competitor will be released for Android and other platforms.
- Internet of Things: The smart thermostat and other connected-home device categories will see growth stall.
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YOKOHAMA, Japan (May 12, 2014) - Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. today announced financial results for the 12-months and fourth quarter ending March 31, 2014, as Carlos Ghosn, President and Chief Executive Officer, said the company was accelerating measure ...
Blanca García es designada senior manager de Comunicación Corporativa de Nissan Mexicana.
Herman Morfin, director de Comunicación Corporativa en México.
Francisco Huitron es designado director de Finanzas de Nissan Mexicana.
GT Academy ofrece una oportunidad inveros’mil: trasladar la habilidad de los videojuegos a las pistas profesionales.
Los egresados de GT Academy ahora compiten en los m‡ximos circuitos internacionales.
El primer Nissan Patrol “construido en Nigeria para nigerianos” es consecuencia de la firma que se llevó a cabo el año pasado, entre la Alianza Renault-Nissan y el conglomerado Stallion Group de África Occidental.
BEIJING, China (April 28, 2014) – Nissan is moving to the next stage in China, boosting the role of homegrown talent as part of plans to better serve the world’s biggest auto market.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (April 28, 2014) – Nissan GT Academy U.S. champions Bryan Heitkotter and Steve Doherty will team up behind the wheel of a Nissan Altima for the remainder of the 2014 Continental Tire SportsCar Challenge (CTSCC) racing season in ...
El condecorado ciclista de pista realiz— una gran mancuerna con Alex Buncombe.
Sir Chris Hoy, ex campe—n del mundo y ganador de seis medallas de oro en las olimpiadas, debut— en el Campeonato GT Brit‡nico.
OSAKA, Japan (April 25, 2014) - The man-made island of Yumeshima in western Japan's Osaka is now home to the world's first large-scale energy storage system, a project that also highlights the potential to reuse electric vehicle batteries.
ROLLE, Switzerland (April 24, 2014) - Washing a car can be a chore - and a costly one at that. In response, Nissan in Europe has begun tests on innovative paint technology that repels mud, rain and everyday dirt, meaning drivers may never have to ...
Nissan ha sido el l’der de ventas en MŽxico durante 58 meses consecutivos.
Inside Nissan Technical Center North America (NTCNA), a thermal ice storage system efficiently reduces greenhouse gas emissions and lowers costs. Translucent skylights energize employees and simultaneously reduce energy consumption, helping trap h ...
BEIJING, China (April 20, 2014) - Nissan premiered the Lannia Concept at Auto China 2014 in Beijing, its latest sedan concept geared towards China’s rising “Post-80s” generation, the “balinghou.”
NEW YORK (April 15, 2014) – The U.S. is getting its first up-close look at Nissan's Smart Rearview Mirror at the 2014 New York International Auto show. This is the world's first LCD monitor that helps you see more clearly what is behind your veh ...


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The smartphone world had an eventful week, with plenty of new phone being introduced – the P40 flagship family is finally official, Redmi revealed some rebranded smartphones and Xiaomi launched the Mi 10 lineup outside China.
The week began with the ZTE Axon 11 5G – although it is a follow-up of the flagship Axon 10 flagship family, this one actually runs on Snapdragon 765G, so it doesnt qualify for the overall top tier of smartphones. It still looks intriguing and is likely to appear elsewhere in the upcoming months, just like its predecessor did the same time 12 months ago.
On the very same day the Redmi Note 9 Pro was introduced to the non-Indian world as Redmi Note 9S – it is exactly the same smartphone but with a new name and specific prices for different markets. The Xiaomi subbrand also introduced the Snapdragon 865-powered Redmi K30 Pro, but with a twist – there was even more intriguing phone called Redmi K30 Pro Zoom with an actual telephoto camera.
Samsung kept expanding its portfolio with the arrival of the Galaxy A31 – it has a 5,000 mAh battery, 48 MP quad-cam setup on the back and a 6.4 Super AMOLED screen with the fingerprint scanner sitting below. What is interesting, is that the Galaxy M31 is more powerful than this new handset, despite the Galaxy M being the more affordable lineup with entry-to-mid-tier devices.
Samsung Galaxy A31 in Prism Crush Black, Prism Crush Blue, Prism Crush Red and Prism Crush White
Despite the troubles, Huawei remains one of the top players in the mobile world. On Thursday we saw three new phones and an updated smartwatch, among other fancy IoT gadgets. The Huawei P40, Huawei P40 Pro and Huawei P40 Pro+ are here with astounding cameras, and Huawei CEO is confident people will keep buying them, despite the lack of Google Mobile Services.
The Huawei Watch GT2e arrives as an alternative of the Watch GT 2 – it has sportier look, more affordable price tag and plenty of sports-oriented features, including modes like Break Dancing and Rock Climbing.
We were also supposed to see the Realme Narzo 10 and Realme Narzo 10A arrive, but due to the COVID-19 outbreak in India, the launch was postponed.
The week ended with the global unveiling of the already available in China Xiaomi Mi 10 and Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro. They come with a 108 MP shooter, with the Pro variant also having two telephoto cams and one ultrawide-angles snapper. They were accompanied by a more affordable Mi 10 Lite that has 5G connectivity and impressively low price of 349.
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French angry over 'Nutella tax'
First the French government went after the rich. Now it has it in for Nutella.
Despite an outcry in support of the much-loved chocolate and hazelnut spread, the Senate passed a measure which would triple the tax on palm and some other vegetable oils in the hope of cutting down on obesity.
The "Nutella tax" would affect any foods made with those oils and bring in about 40 million euro (£32 million).
The measure is part of a bigger Bill on financing the national healthcare system and aims to push manufacturers to use healthier alternatives.
But Frederic Thil, the head for France of Ferrero, which makes the spread, told Le Parisien newspaper that the recipe will not change.
The lower house of parliament still has to vote on the tax.


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In the latest installment of Supermarket Wellness Watch, Dave Orgel shares insights from a panel at the recent Fancy Food Show that included spakers from Jet/Walmart, Whole Foods and Peapod/Ahold.
Pharmacy Business Insights
GlobalData Retail managing director Neil Saunders weighs in on the ‘pragmatic approach’ to a lengthy regulatory process that Walgreens and Rite Aid have undertaken by scrapping their proposed merger and creating a new deal.
Hear from Piping Rock Health Products SVP sales and marketing Kimberly Vigliante about the high-growth aromatherapy segment — including the demographics driving growth and how it’s bringing natural health-and-wellness to mass market shoppers.
In his latest blog post, Dave Wendland takes inspiration from his spice rack to suggest potential merchandising innovation that would help showcase products.
DSN talked to leading CPG executives about how to better engage the New General Market for a virtual roundtable discussion.
LexisNexis Risk Solutions - Health Care vertical market lead, pharmacy, shares her take on the role prescription drug monitoring programs in helping pharmacists assess patients more holistically.
In his latest blog entry, HRG’s Dave Wendland discusses how retailers can position themselves as a partner to help customers navigate the myriad health-and-wellness products they encounter in-store.
It’s hard to argue against making sure every American has basic health insurance. The reality is that Americans have been paying through the nose for years to cover the costs of the uninsured that go without routine, basic care only to wind up later in the emergency room, or on the operating table.
In the latest Supermarket Wellness Watch, David Orgel examines how Aldi’s health-and-wellness efforts — particularly those aimed at kids — are differentiating the retailer in the highly competitive U.S. food retailing business.
In his latest entry, Drug Store News contributing editor Ed Rowland discusses the global growth of Walgreens Boots Alliance and how it’s changing the industry.


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Spotify launches into the world of NFTs. For now, the tests only concern the United States.
The positioning of NFTs on the world market as a new digital art form continues.
It is these days news that Spotify, the well-known music streaming platform, is testing in the USA a way to exhibit NFT collections of the likes of Steve Aoki and The Wombats.
“Spotify is conducting a test where it will help a small group of artists promote their third-party NFT offerings through their artist profiles,” a Spotify spokesperson said during a press review.
NFT and Spotify: how does it work?
The test works in this way: once the Spotify app is updated, by opening the artist’s page, you will find the NFT gallery under the artist header and the music tracks.
Clicking on it expands the view of the collection of NFTs and, when selecting an NFT, you will see an enlarged version of it, as well as a brief description of it.
In addition, you have the option of purchasing these NF Ts with a link to the OpenSea digital shop.
This test currently only includes Android CC users in the United States
Despite a drastic drop in sales (almost 92% less!), that of NFTs is certainly a trend that affects many companies, so much so that even Mark Zuckerberg, after having already launched his Metaverse “Horizon”, recently opened the possibility to see integrated NFTs on Facebook and Instagram soon.
NFT and Photoshop: Adobe launches Content Credentials
Adobe launches the Beta version of Content Credentials , a system integrated into Photoshop that can “certify” the identity of an NFT creator .
Content Credentials is a feature under development in Adobe Photoshop capable of collecting information about the modifications, activities and attributions associated with a content during its creation. During the export this data history is captured as a “proof of authenticity” of the digital content and the creators of the digital content in question can use it as a “certificate of authenticity” attachment.
To develop it Adobe Photoshop has established partnerships with some of the leading NFT platforms such as:
- Known Origin
- Super Rare
NFT sellers will therefore be able to link the Adobe ID with their wallet , thus allowing compatible NFT marketplaces to display a sort of “verified certificate” proving the authenticity of the source of the digital artwork .
Adobe Chief Product Officer Scott Belsky says this functionality will be built into Photoshop with a “prepare as NFT”-like option.
It also states that the attribution data created by the NFTs will be on an InterPlanetary File System (IPFS) , which is a decentralized way of managing files, where a network of people are responsible for keeping the data secure and available, rather than a single company (similar to how torrent systems work).
According to Adobe, NFT marketplaces such as OpenSea, Rarible, KnownOrigin and SuperRare will be able to integrate with Content Credentials to display Adobe attribution information.
We all know that scammers are unfortunately always around the corner, even in the NFT world!
Samsung enters the NFT market
Samsung is planning broad support for NFTs , the now well-known Non-Fungible Tokens.
Samsung intends to develop a platform that will allow digital art creators to easily share and disseminate their works with the rest of the world. At the same time it will allow potential buyers to discover and preview an NFT before buying it or to learn about the history of an NFT by reading its metadata.
The company will do all this by taking advantage of its new range of smart TVs introduced in the market:
- New Qled
- and The Frame
New Samsung NFT Aggregation Platform
Samsung is also introducing the first “NFT Explorer Browser” i.e. the platform called Nft Aggregation Platform .
The platform allows you to browse, buy and view digital art (and not only) directly from your TV, perhaps comfortably seated on the sofa .
An intelligent calibration feature on the televisions will automatically adjust the display settings so that, for example, when you have guests over you can show NFTs directly on your television .
An increasingly innovative and attractive way to show art .
You no longer need to keep your head down on your smartphone or laptop to admire or buy and sell NFTs!
Screens capable of displaying NFTs could also be used to set up exhibitions or as part of home furnishings .
“With the demand for NFTs on the rise, the need for a solution to today’s fragmented viewing and buying landscape has never been greater,” the company said in a press release.


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It has been another busy week in the digital marketing industry. Here is our list of links to the most important digital marketing news and articles posted over the past week. We welcome any comments you may have, and if you think we’ve missed some important new this week, be sure to let us know. And now for your Digital Marketing News Roundup…
Now Digital Marketing Works (DMW) conducts a study to reveal some Google “Local Carousel” ranking factors.
Local links are important to Google and your keywords. Adding city-specific pages to your website and city-specific links will increase your chances of ranking for almost every search query.
Pinterest has started experimenting with paid advertising called “promoted pins.”
Facebook’s New Promotion Policy: 6 Ways Brands Can Take Advantage
Image by: Aliza Sherman
Now that Facebook allows brands to hold contests and sweepstakes within the Timeline, there are many ways that brands can take advantage.
Click-through rates are much higher on smartphones and tablets for keywords ranking in positions one through three.
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Google is planning to replace third-party cookies, which will change the way companies track browsing behavior across the web.
Google wants to keep people alive longer. The company will be tackling issues related to the challenges of aging and associated diseases.


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Clay earrings were all the rage starting last year. Pairs that dangle, studs, hoops and zigzags had found their way onto many fashion-forward ears. But the prices were a bit steep for most budget-bound college kids.
Reilly Shaw, 22, and Emily McMullen, 22, thought they’d try their hand at making a couple of pairs for themselves. A year later, the Instagram account — A Hard Clay’s Night — they set up for personal enjoyment has almost 400 followers and they’ve sold over 100 pairs of their matte, minimalist creations.
“I just sent off pairs to customers in South Carolina and Florida,” McMullen said. There’s no brick-and-mortar aspirations or depressing sessions of wondering whether they’re in the red, green or black. There is no overhead or large loans — just earrings. And that’s how they’d like it to stay.
Read more here: https://www.al.com/life/2019/11/gen-z-is-changing-the-look-feel-of-small-business-alabama.html


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On a yearly basis, industrial production growth accelerated to 3.6 percent from 2.5 percent in September.
Manufacturing output from United Kingdom factories rose 0.1 per cent in October from September, according to figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS), broadly in line with economists' forecasts.
The agency reported that manufacturing output expanded by 0.1 per cent in the month, slowing from the 0.7 per cent expansion in September, but completing six straight months of growth - the best run for the sector by this measure since 1997.
It was helped by the vehicle industry, which saw a significant increase in exports, with demand in the eurozone growing.
ONS statistician Kate Davies said: "While manufacturing was relatively subdued overall in October despite record production of cars destined for export, the longer-term picture is one of strong growth".
Separate figures on the United Kingdom imports and exports showed the total trade deficit widened by £300 million to £1.4 billion between September and October as goods imports jumped 1.6%.
Excluding oil and erratic commodities, a £2.8bn increase in imports offset a £1.7bn increase in exports to leave the UK's trade deficit £800m wider during the three month period. The volume of output fell 1.7 per cent month-on-month.
This exceeded the previous quarterly record rise of 32% back in 1987, when new orders were placed for the construction of the Channel Tunnel.
Housing new orders also grew, up 9.5%, recovering from a 4.2% decline in the previous quarter.


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Operators raise concerns about strict iPhone contracts, but no formal investigation launched
The European Union is looking into complaints from operators that their contracts with Apple to carry the iPhone are anticompetitive, but has not launched a formal antitrust investigation.
There have been no formal complaints made to the EU, but a group of operators, believed to be predominantly French, have raised their concerns.
The European Commission has confirmed it is examining the deals but is not obliged to kick-start any probe until there has been an official complaint of anticompetitive behaviour.
Apple antitrust concerns
Apple has said all of its carrier agreements comply with local laws, but a person with knowledge of these contracts told the New York Times they include strict obligations that make it difficult for rival manufacturers to compete.
The stipulations are apparently more severe for smaller companies than larger carriers, although US operators appear less concerned, with one saying that although the terms of its contract were aggressive, they were not unreasonable.
These contracts, often secured with non-disclosure agreements, apparently include quotas of iPhones that operators must sell. If they do not achieve these sales goals, they must then pay Apple for unsold handsets.
Operators agree to these terms as they wouldn’t dare miss out on the business they would lose if they didn’t stock the iPhone. However, the likelihood of them missing a quota is unlikely as demand often outstrips supply in just about every market it is sold.
The iPhone 5 was released to massive queues outside Apple’s flagship London Store on Regent Street and sold in excess of five million units worldwide during the first three days it was on sale last September. It is available in more than 100 countries, including China, where Apple has enjoyed record sales.
Earlier this month, the European Commission issued Microsoft with a £485 million fine for failing to adhere to a 2009 agreement in which the software company promised to offer Windows users in Europe a choice of web browsers. It marked the first time any company has been penalised for breaking such a settlement.
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EveryMatrix Adds Spinomenal Casino Content on CasinoEngine
Leading provider of iGaming solutions EveryMatrix announced the addition of slot titles by supplier of HTML5 gaming content Spinomenal to its CasinoEngine aggregator.
Being the aggregator that is largest of on-line casino content, CasinoEngine has seen its free online slots – play free vegas slot machines – mobile / desktop providing expanded through the integration for the Spinomenal titles. Currently, EveryMatrix’s video gaming platform provides its consumers with an increase of than 3,000 slot games.
Spinomenal came into being belated in 2014. Ever since then, the video gaming studio is promoting a lot more than 70 cross-platform HTML5 slot titles. Those are played both for a real income and on social video gaming platforms and have become available to online casino players from worldwide. All Spinomenal games can be integrated with third-party content aggregators and straight with gambling operators.
Lior Shvartz, CEO and co-founder of Spinomenal, stated that they are pleased using the partnership that is latest as EveryMatrix happens to be recognized as one free mobile online slot games of many pioneers into the provision of online video gaming solutions.
Providing more than 3,000 casino free mobile slot tournaments games, including casino that is live, by 40 worldwide’s popular designers, with NetEnt, IGT, Microgaming, and Evolution Gaming being some of those, CasinoEngine shows EveryMatrix’s commitment to supplying the newly coming demographic of gambling clients with initial content available across multiple stations.
Apart from the diversity that is wide of content, the aggregator now offers gambling operators the opportunity to produce flexible bonuses, FPPs, and wagering efforts. Continue reading


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Microsoft announced during its Windows Phone Developers Summit that Windows Phone 8 will introduce enhanced security for enterprise users. Windows Phone 8 will allow IT departments to control devices with new device management features and it also features encrypted secure boot to help protect data. “Your data will be very safe on a Windows Phone,” Belfiore said. We’ll bring you more on Windows Phone 8 as soon as we have it.
Windows Phone 8 to Offer Enhanced Enterprise Support, Security
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In addition to being able to host meetings with up to 20,000 participants in Teams, Microsoft also recently announced that users will now be able to make phone calls using its video conferencing software.
Employees within an organization can already easily call each other from Teams without a phone number. However, some employees use their phone numbers to make and receive calls with customers, partners and vendors which is why Microsoft is introducing Teams Calling.
With Teams Calling and a cloud-based phone system, employees can continue to make work calls from wherever they are while still using their work number. Users will also be able to move seamlessly between chat, calling and meetings based on their needs.
- We've put together a list of the best remote desktop software
- These are the best business laptops on the market
- Also check out our roundup of the best cloud phone systems
Teams Calling is a secure, robust solution that can be used by both large call centers and individuals. The service can be also be deployed quickly using an existing calling plan or with a Microsoft calling plan in select markets.
Teams displays and phones
The way in which workers communicate is rapidly changing and so too are the tools they use to communicate. This is why Microsoft is taking a fresh perspective on what a phone could be with its newest device innovation, Microsoft Teams displays.
Microsoft Teams Displays are dedicated Teams devices that feature an ambient touch screen, high-quality calling and video as well as a hands-free experience powered by Cortana.
At the same time though, the software giant realizes that being able to use existing hardware can provide important cost savings to businesses which is why it has announced extended support for Skype for Business (3PIP) phones beyond 2023. Additionally, Microsoft will be supporting core calling features on SIP phones from Cisco, Yealkink, Polycom and others with Teams and this feature will be available in the first half of 2021.
For customers that are looking to modernize their phones, the company will release a new line of Microsoft Teams phones with physical buttons, high-quality audio and core calling features at an affordable price. These phones will be available from its hardware partners such as AudioCodes, Poly and Yealink staring in early 2021.
Microsoft is also expanding its portfolio to deliver new USB peripherals that have dial pads and a modern Teams user interface for users who make a lot of calls. These USB phones, which will be available in late 2020, will work out of the box on both PC and Mac and will feature a dedicated Teams button.
- We've also highlighted the best online collaboration tools
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