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Sun, 28/11/2010 - 09:06
Online retailers are anticipating a flurry of Christmas shopping on 6th December as pay packets are opened and Christmas panic sets in. The day has been dubbed "Cyber Monday".
Kieron Smith, managing director of The Book Depository, said despite shopping comparison website Kelkoo predicting that 29th November was likely to be...
Sun, 28/11/2010 - 09:00
Atlantic Books has bought the rights to a book by ex-chancellor of the exchequer Alistair Darling, which it claims will "put the reader inside the room during the most seismic economic crisis of modern times".
The book has the provisional title Back From the Brink and will be published in September next year. The title...
Thu, 25/11/2010 - 15:29
Quercus is to launch a new fiction imprint in January, with Gollancz associate publisher Jo Fletcher joining to set up the new list. Fletcher will join at the beginning of next year to set up Jo Fletcher Books, which the publisher said will "become a leader in the world of sci-fi, fantasy and horror". She has spent the last 16 years...
Thu, 25/11/2010 - 12:17
A reward of 500,000 Kroner (£50,000) has been offered for crucial information on the shooting of Norwegian publisher William Nygaard. Nygaard was shot and seriously wounded outside his home in Oslo in October 1993. The case has recently been reopened and the Norwegian Publishers
Association and publisher H Aschehoug & Co have...
Thu, 25/11/2010 - 08:30
Time Out founder Tony Elliott has sold half his stake in the business to the private equity fund Oakley Capital Investments in a deal thought to be worth around £10m.
The private equity fund now owns 50% of Time Out, which encompasses both the magazine and publishing arms. Oakley said it would "provide financial and strategic...
Thu, 25/11/2010 - 08:20
Waterstone's is to promote 12 debut authors with the launch of Orange New Writers in a new partnership with Orange. The initiative, which will launch in March next year, will take the shape of 'Book of the Month' promotions offering debut authors the chance to receive month long retail exposure in all 316 Waterstone's stores....
Thu, 25/11/2010 - 05:20
HarperCollins Children's Books has bought the rights to a new title by "esteemed writer" Lynne Reid Banks and illustrator Tony Ross.
Harriet Wilson, editorial director of HC Children's Books, acquired world rights from Caspian Dennis of Abner Stein Literary Agency for Bad Cat, Good Cat. The title is aimed at...
Wed, 24/11/2010 - 15:25
W H Smith chief executive Kate Swann saw a dip in her annual earnings of almost £100,000 for the year ended 31st August 2010.
During the last year Swann's overall salary was £1.3m including both her standard salary and annual performance bonus. This was a drop from £1.4m the previous year. Her annual performance...
Wed, 24/11/2010 - 15:07
Simon & Schuster is the latest publisher to offer a Royal Wedding title with a "unique" biography of Prince William's future wife Kate Middleton.
Kate by celebrity biographer Sean Smith aims to offer a "unique perspective" on Middleton. The title will look at what the future holds for the Royal couple...
Wed, 24/11/2010 - 14:55
Penguin is to publish Arabic editions of Penguin Classics along with original modern and classical Arabic literature.
The new venture, Shorouk-Penguin, has been launched in partnership with Arab publisher Dar El Shorouk. Shorouk-Penguin will publish 12 translations of Penguin's international classics and up to eight local Arabic...


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Huawei’s recent introduction of the Qingyun L540 laptop, powered by the Kirin 9006C chip, marks a significant stride in homegrown development. Including the 5nm Kirin 9006C chip showcases the tech giant’s commitment to innovation, challenging external pressures and positioning itself as a formidable force in the tech industry.
This move also sheds light on China’s Foundry, the Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (SMC), which appears notably ahead of previous speculations. The successful production of a five-nanometer chip aligns SMC with major global semiconductor producers, highlighting China’s technological prowess on a global scale.
The Qingyun L540 laptop introduces innovative features, notably the pop-up camera on the keypad. This unique addition sets it apart from other laptops, showcasing the company’s desire to push technological boundaries and introduce novel elements to its devices.
The influence of U.S. hegemony and sanctions on Huawei has been undeniable. These restrictions, aimed at stifling the company’s growth, have inadvertently spurred innovation. Despite external pressures, its ability to develop and integrate the Kirin 9006C chip makes it resilient and determined to maintain technological independence.
The impact of U.S. sanctions extends beyond the export of semiconductors and chips to China, which has had a devasting financial effect on American corporations. The shift towards sourcing chips from Chinese Foundries, such as SMC, by countries in the Middle East, Africa, and Asia represents a substantial loss for Taiwan semiconductors and other chip manufacturers. This shift in the supply chain dynamics underscores the global ramifications of geopolitical decisions.
A few months ago, Huawei sent shockwaves through the tech world with the groundbreaking Mate 50 phone, featuring satellite calling capabilities powered by its Kirin 9000 chipset. The company has again defied expectations by introducing the Qingyun L540 laptop and the 5nm Kirin 9006C chip. As they continue to push the boundaries of innovation, the global tech community is left eagerly anticipating what the future holds. With signals of ongoing work on 6G capabilities, Huawei’s relentless pursuit of cutting-edge technology promises to shape the landscape of tomorrow’s digital advancements.

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Handset makers are unsure if they will restart production and at what capacity, given the labour supply issues, existing excess stock in the retail channels and with offline retail still shut.
Component imports from Vietnam, with which India has a free trade pact, have crossed $1 billion in H1
Handset makers are expected to hire about 50,000 contract and entry-level employees in a year.
Current regulations require foreign-owned single-brand retailers to locally source 30% of the value of items sold in India.
Smartphones with built-in Bluetooth and WiFi features will be freely importable under DGFT (Director General of Foreign Trade) rules, DoT has said.
Mobile phone prices are expected to rise sometime in September with handset makers that import most of their components from China, forced to factor in 4-6% higher input costs
Handset makers such as Vivo, Oppo and OnePlus, Micromax and Lava, have earmarked higher investments in their operations to avoid any levy on the imports of PCBs
Import duty on components such as PCBs and camera modules, besides other components that can be sourced locally, would have a greater impact on value addition and subsequent forex savings.
Intex posted revenue of Rs 4,364.08 cr in the year ended March 2017 compared with Rs 6,233.42 cr in the previous year, while net profit declined 17% to Rs 127.3 cr.
The govt has already asked 21 companies, most of them Chinese, for protocols used by them by Aug 28 to ensure the security of mobile phones sold in India.
A 10% basic customs duty has been levied on imports of mobile phones to give protection to local production, thus giving additional fillip.
Vodafone India and Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance Jio Infocomm accounted for almost all of 12% ad share of mobile service providers during early matches.
Mobile handset makers may get some relief as the government is expected to ease bank guarantee norms for import of components at concessional duty rates for local manufacturing.
The government collects revenues of Rs 617 per handset by way of various duties and taxes at an average selling price of Rs 5,138, which is 24 times the incentive allocated per handset, said Cyber Media Research
Handset makers fear that lack of clarity on the duty dispensation could not only upset the momentum of local manufacturing growth but also put at risk investments.


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Papa John’s, the 3rd largest US chain selling pizzas, has now made over $1 billion of online sales alone. Last year alone represents close to 50% of these sales with $400 million.
The company has been growing that side of their business for over 7 years and every year, the Internet sales have doubled.
Now you can be part of this trend with your own Order Made! account.
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Coworker of deceased King Soopers employee worries stores are still too crowded
“I think they really try, but they are not trying hard enough.”
By Paul Albani-Burgio
Randy Narvaez was a dedicated manager for King Soopers, but at least two of the employees he once worked alongside at the customer service desk won’t remember him as their former boss. Instead, they will think of him as “OG.”
“We used to call him [that],” said a former coworker of Narvaez’s who worked with him at the King Soopers store on 13th and Speer in Denver and asked to remain anonymous for this story. “He wasn’t like a boss. He kind of played with us and talked with us and we even ate together. He was real cool.”
Narvaez’s old coworker described him as a man with “a teddy bear-type attitude” who loved the Broncos. Many commenters who left messages on Narvaez’s Facebook page after his death from COVID-19 seemed to agree.
“Randy, you were one of the ones that made a difference,” wrote one.
“Randy was a gentle giant. Always smiling and laughing,” said another.
Narvaez, who passed away on Sunday, is the second King Soopers employee to die of COVID-19 in Colorado.
A third employee, James Mckay, has since died, according to the union representing King Soopers employees.
There have been 11 cases of COVID-19 among staff members at the store where he had been working, which is located at 9th Avenue and Downing Street in Capitol Hill. The company said there have been at least two deep cleans of the store.
Narvaez’s old coworker at the Speer store said she had recently heard him express the concern that Kroger, which owns Kings Soopers, was allowing too many customers at once into the Capitol Hill store.
“Me and him talked through Facebook, and he was upset about how many people were coming into the store,” she said. “He was just like ‘this is ridiculous.'”
Narvaez’s old coworker, who now works at a different King Soopers in the Denver area, said that while her store has been pretty good about providing employees with masks, gloves and other supplies, she shares Narvaez’s concerns about the number of people allowed in the store at once.
Jessica Trowbridge, a corporate affairs manager for King Soopers, said one of many changes the grocery store chain has implemented since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic has been to lower the capacity limits of each store by 50 percent to one person for every 120 feet of store space. Each location has also installed plexiglass partitions and decals on the floors that encourage social distancing.
Narvaez’s old coworker said while she believes her store is sticking to those new capacity limits, the number of people still allowed into the store makes her feel uneasy.
“It feels like too much to me,” the coworker said. “And a lot of people don’t want to wear masks.”
Trowbridge said that while King Soopers does not have a policy in place requiring customers to wear face coverings at stores, the company is complying with all local orders.
In Denver, that means adhering to Mayor Michael Hancock’s rule requiring all people over the age of three to wear coverings in public places. Under the order, grocery stores must take all reasonable steps to remind customers to wear face coverings and keep those who are not wearing them from entering.
“We have signage up in stores, we have overhead announcements reminding customers to wear their facial coverings,” said Trowbridge. “Additionally, our team is making sure to engage with customers who enter the facility to remind them that there is an ordinance in place and that for their safety and the safety of others, we request that they wear a face covering.”
Narvaez’s old coworker estimates that about 50 percent of customers arrive wearing masks, and she and other employees feel comfortable telling customers they need to wear a mask or they won’t help them.
However, she says she has friends who work at other stores in the region where they feel the policy isn’t being enforced enough.
Despite her concerns about crowding at her own store and mask enforcement at others, she says King Soopers is making an effort to do right by employees through efforts like regularly disinfecting surfaces.
“I think they really try but they’re not trying hard enough,” she said. “Just recently we got our hero pay taken away from us.”
Trowbridge said Kroger recently made the decision to stop paying employees the extra $2 per hour hero pay because stores were returning to “a more normal pace of operation” and King Soopers has also hired more than 6,000 additional associates in recent weeks to take the pressure off. However, King Soopers will now be paying bonuses of $400 for full-time workers and $200 for part-time workers.
“We continue to evaluate the way that we are recognizing our associates for the great work that they are doing,” Trowbridge said. “So to acknowledge our associates, we provided appreciation pay and have now followed up with a thank you bonus to acknowledge when they were doing so much more than their job. As our business begins to return to normal and the global pandemic continues to evolve, we continue to evaluate our associates’ needs.”
But Narvaez’s old coworker said she thinks the company should continue the hero pay in addition to the bonuses.
“It’s still not enough because we’re struggling,” the coworker said. “A lot of us are struggling bad. One of my daughters is getting unemployment and people on unemployment are making more than we get just working our butts off.”
Narvaez’s union, UFCW Local 7, is planning a memorial service for Sunday, May 31, in which a parade of cars will drive around the Capitol Hill store.
This story has been updated to include the latest number of employees at the King Soopers store in Cap Hill who have died.
Colorado Matters interviewed Narvaez’s coworker. Listen to the conversation below.


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Market visualization. Supply: Coin360
BTC is buying and selling at $10,350 at press time — a 1.72% value lower on the day. BTC has been principally buying and selling between $10,000 and $10,800 over the previous seven days, with its present value sitting proper in the midst of these two value factors.
Bitcoin 7-day value chart. Supply: Coin360
BTC additionally just lately achieved a brand new document, hitting a realized market capitalization of $100 billion for the primary time as of Sunday. This metric will be obtained multiplying the worth of every Bitcoin final traded by the scale of every commerce.
At present is the primary day of main cloud computing and digital machine firm VMWare’s annual convention in San Francisco, and its CEO has spoke out towards Bitcoin’s affect on the atmosphere in addition to its purported important use being crime.
At press time, the highest altcoin Ether is buying and selling over $188 and has decreased by 2.46% on the day. The Ethereum Basis just lately announced that it’s allocating over $2.46 million in grants for dev groups to create Ethereum 2.Zero testnets. 9 totally different firms and researchers would be the beneficiaries of those funds.
Ether 7-day value chart. Supply: Coin360
XRP, the second-largest altcoin by market cap, is buying and selling at $0.269 and has decreased by 2.97% on the day as of publishing time. The pinnacle of social affect at Ripple, the cryptocurrency agency that points the token XRP, just lately stated that universities want to start out providing blockchain and digital asset programs to coach new expertise for the trade. Particularly, he stated that firms want each blockchain engineers as properly senior workers that may make knowledgeable enterprise choices concerning blockchain options.
XRP 7-day value chart. Supply: Coin360
The crypto market is basically buying and selling sideways or sloping downward, though one of many high gainers on the day is Unus Sed Leo (LEO), boasting a value of $1.18 and a modest acquire of roughly 1.8% on the day. LEO is a utility token issued by the key crypto change Bitfinex. In its white paper, LEO is described as “a utility token on the coronary heart of the iFinex ecosystem.”
The most important loser on the day is privacy-focused coin Monero (XMR), which is down over 4% to commerce at $79.44 at press time.
The overall market cap of the highest 100 cryptocurrencies is $270 billion at presstime, based on information from Coin360.


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During the recession, sluggish manufacturing production and slow retail spending reduced demand for freight transportation. However, industry conditions will improve as the economy stabilizes and demand for freight services increases. Furthermore, recovering consumer confidence and increased spending will
support growth in freight volumes, boosting industry demand. However, the industry will face rising competition from other modes of transportation, such as rail, air and ocean. For these reasons, industry research firm IBISWorld has added a report on the Local Freight Trucking industry to its growing industry report collection.


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WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Chamber of Commerce President Tom Donohue mentioned on Wednesday that the Trump administration might nonetheless keep away from a full-blown world commerce battle that erodes enterprise confidence if it seals a trilateral NAFTA commerce deal and makes progress on European commerce points within the coming weeks.
Tom Donohue, President of U.S. Chamber of Commerce, gestures throughout an interview with Reuters in Mexico Metropolis, Mexico April 23, 2017. REUTERS/Carlos Jasso/Information
“The one largest menace dealing with the economic system proper now’s the potential for an actual commerce battle. I don’t assume we’re there proper now,” Donohue advised a breakfast organized by the Christian Science Monitor.
If Trump places in place all of the tariffs on Chinese language items that he has threatened and talks over the North American Free Commerce Settlement break down, the potential for a harmful commerce battle exists, Donohue mentioned.
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Business Inventories in U.S. Rose 0.8% as Sales Rebounded
Inventories in the U.S. climbed in July by the most in six months as companies kept stockpiles in line with demand.
The 0.8 percent increase in stockpiles followed a 0.1 percent gain in the prior month, Commerce Department data showed today in Washington. The median forecast in a Bloomberg survey called for a 0.4 percent gain. Sales at factories, wholesalers and retailers rose 0.9 percent after falling 1.2 percent.
Inventory replenishment, which helps to boost growth, may cool this year as a global slowdown and looming U.S. tax and government spending changes restrain orders. Stockpiles of retailers increased in July as sales cooled, indicating they may place fewer orders with factories.
Stocks climbed as markets rallied around the world on the Federal Reserve’s bond-purchase program, announced yesterday. The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index rose 0.6 percent to 1,469.28 at 10:04 a.m. in New York.
At the current sales pace, businesses had enough goods on hand to last 1.28 months, down from 1.29 months in June.
The median forecast for business inventories was based on a Bloomberg survey of 48 economists. Estimates ranged from no change to an increase of 0.7 percent.
A separate Commerce Department report today showed retail sales climbed in August as demand increased for automobiles and higher gasoline prices led to a pickup in service station receipts.
Retailers’ inventories, the only part of today’s report not previously released, rose 1.1 percent as sales increased 0.7 percent.
Labor Department figures last week indicated consumers may restrain their spending, which accounts for about 70 percent of the economy. Payrolls slowed, rising by 96,000 workers in August after a revised 141,000 increase in July. The unemployment rate fell as more people left the labor force, while wages stagnated.
Texas Instruments Inc. (TXN), the largest maker of analog chips, is among companies noting that business customers want to keep stockpiles closely aligned with demand.
“I don’t think our customers are shedding inventory,” Stephen Anderson, senior vice president of the Dallas-based company’s high-performance analog group, said in an Aug. 14 teleconference with analysts. “I just think they’re not adding enough.”
Wholesale inventories, which account for up about 30 percent of all business stockpiles, increased 0.7 percent in July, the most in five months, as sales declined for the third straight month, Commerce Department data showed earlier this week. Factory inventories, which comprise about 38 percent of the total, rose 0.5 percent in July.
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Discover more from SO WHAT? A Web3 Digest for Executives
Reddit shows Coca Cola how NFTs are done
The social network just hit an impressive 20M minted PFPs
This week we are looking at NFTs. Not apes, doodles, cats or punks, this is the world of corporate and company NFT rollouts and how they can be used to build and strengthen community.
The two might seem at odds given a precipitous drop in the NFT market, with collections like the Bored Ape Yacht Club down nearly 80% from 2021 highs, but a number of companies are showing how these digital assets can boost their communities and user bases in a new and innovative way.
We will see you again next Friday,
What’s going on?
Coca Cola is the latest mega brand to jump into NFTs after it unveiled a collection of seven pieces of digital artwork that remix classic work by artists including Vermeer, Munch and Van Gogh using the iconic Coca Cola glass bottle.
Despite partnering with Coinbase, reception has been sluggish with Coca Cola pulling in less than US$500,000 in sales by Wednesday. That barely pays the bill for project consultants and is minuscule for a company with annual revenue of US$43 billion. Ominously, secondary sale prices—a way to generate income after an initial launch—are already below the original mint price.
Also this week, Reddit reached 20 million mints of its PFP (profile pic) NFTs. That makes it one of the most successful NFT rollouts outside of core Web3 companies.
There’s a lot we can learn from both projects.
1. No utility, no point
We all remember Coca Cola-themed merch from football/soccer World Cups and other major events. My brothers and I (Jon here) would kick around their branded balls, or bother our mum to buy Olympic t-shirts. They had value and we used them. Coca Cola’s NFT artwork—while an innovative concept—doesn’t translate to real-life utility since owners can’t do anything with them.
What about ownership, you say? Yes, there’s been interest in NFTs as a digital art, particularly when paired with physical copies, but the market isn’t great right now. Sotheby’s was hit with a lawsuit this week from buyers who claim it deceptively marketed Bored Ape Yacht Club NFTs during a sale in 2021. The auction house made a then-record US$24.2 million selling 101 NFTs but prices have dropped significantly and the buyers say it undersold the risks.
Even when the market was hot, digital art was limited in usage. Display surfaces for pieces begin and end with a phone for most people. That leaves most buyers motivated by speculation. That’s not a recipe for long-term value, even for so-called blue chip collections like Bored Apes.
2. Reddit hits the mark
Reddit’s approach is different. As a social network, it already has a community where identity is key. What matters most for Reddit users is their karma (a community feedback score for their answers) and the networks they build through their posts and interests. The chance to customize identity with a PFP plays right into that existing experience.
Users can pick regular avatars but opting for NFTs adds further value because not only are the collections often designed by Reddit users—allowing the community itself to monetize their passion—and they can’t be taken away. Reddit’s API changes (which saw some popular apps killed off) reminded us that internet platforms hold all the power, but the NFTs will always belong to the user.
Importantly, Reddit made it easy to create a wallet and buy a PFP. The process is within the mobile app and it uses in-app purchases—no browser extensions or worry of gas fees. More sophisticated users can move their NFTs to external wallets, but that’s not required and less savvy buyers don’t fall at the first hurdle.
3. Community, community, community
Reddit isn’t alone in its approach. Starbucks could have taken the Coca Cola route but it tapped its community via its loyalty program. It is going beyond a regular rewards program to give its near-30 million members NFTs that unlock real-world experiences, ranging from mixology tutorials to trips overseas.
It, too, tapped into an existing user experience and enhanced it using digital ownership. NFTs alone don’t make a killer use case.
This remix of Steve Ballmer’s “developers” meme is perfect
At my previous startup (Gary here), we talked many companies out of NFT projects during the crypto bull market because there was either no utility to the digital artwork or no community that it would unlock. The brutal truth is that, right now, the digital collectibles market just isn’t that interesting. If you have a community, though, a thoughtfully-designed NFT program could take it to a new level as Reddit, Starbucks and others are showing.
Singapore has released a regulatory framework for stablecoins—a topic we covered last week with PayPal’s PYUSD launch
The framework covers any stablecoin pegged to the Singaporean dollar or another G10 currency
They must hold at least SG$1 million (US$740,000) in base capital and provide redemption within five days
It is likely to encourage banks and other financial institutions to issue stablecoins
Embattled exchange Binance closed down its payments business that allowed fiat-to-crypto transactions
Others are taking advantage of Binance’s struggles, which includes SEC charges—rival exchange Bitgo raised US$100 million to fund acquisitions and an expanded regulation push
Prominent crypto media firm Coindesk laid off nearly half of its editorial staff as it waits on a deal to sell it from owner DCG, which is shoring up its balance sheet
The Indian Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology wants to allow users to digitally sign documents using crypto tokens in its new web browser—that’s despite the country not yet taking a position on the legal status of cryptocurrencies
That’s all for this week!
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Thursday, January 23, 2014
Company officials said this impressive gain was the result of atypical season patterns, noting that freight levels usually peak in the second quarter and subsequently tail off the rest of the year, whereas in 2013 the market stayed firm throughout the year.
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Tuesday, May 07, 2013
DAT said that first quarter sport market freight volumes were up 7.7 percent annually and 11 percent ahead of the fourth quarter of 2012.
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Wednesday, March 27, 2013
Spot market patterns returned to a more normal—or post-recession—pace in February, according to data released by DAT, a subsidiary of Portland, Oregon-based TransCore.
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Thursday, September 13, 2012
Spot market freight volumes in August saw an 8.4 percent annual gain, according to data released by TransCore’s DAT North American Freight Index this week, marking the sixth time in 2012 monthly volumes have been up year-over-year.
Monday, July 16, 2012
TransCore’s DAT North American Freight Index, which reflects spot market freight availability on its network of load boards in the United States and Canada, posted a 6.3 percent gain in June on an annual basis while setting a same-month record for highest freight volume in the month of June.
Monday, May 21, 2012
Recent data from TransCore noted that April marked the best single month volume output for the spot market, based on its TransCore’s DAT North American Freight Index, which reflects spot market freight availability on its network of load boards in the United States and Canada.
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
At a time when truckload capacity remains fairly tight and is expected to remain that way, freight brokerages appear to be reaping the benefits. That was a central theme in a recent report issued by TransCore,
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
TransCore’s DAT North American Freight Index, which reflects spot market freight availability on its network of load boards in the United States and Canada, posted a 40 percent gain in March over February and was down 6.1 percent annually compared to March 2011.
Thursday, January 26, 2012
TransCore said its North American Freight Index for December saw an 11 percent gain on an annual basis and represented the second highest freight volume for the month of December since 2005.
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
Company officials said that this output marked the highest same-month volume since the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina in 2005 and was the highest same month volume since then.
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Power Technology Inc.
Nuytco Research Ltd. to Test Power Technology Prototype Battery for Submarine Applications
HOUSTON, April 11, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) -- Power Technology (OTCBB:PWTC) announced today that Nuytco Research Ltd. of Vancouver, British Columbia, (http://www.nuytco.com), a manufacturer of submersibles, has asked Power Technology to design and provide it with deep cycle, AGM prototype batteries for testing in its submersibles. Mike Reay, Engineering Technologist of Nuytco Research Ltd., stated: "The magnitude of the performance increase of the Power Technology battery over conventional lead-acid batteries is stunning. The increase in energy capacity is a huge advantage for submarine applications. We want to install and test the Power Technology prototypes as soon as they are available." Bernard J. Walter, Chairman and CEO of Power Technology added: "Nuytco Research Ltd. is a world leader in the development and operation of undersea technology and we are honored that have asked us to design and produce a prototype battery for this application. We look forward to Nuytco's involvement in the testing and development of our battery."
411-SONG Launches the 'ID-to-Win an iPod' Challenge
NEW YORK, April 11, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) -- 411-SONG (previously called SongLink'd), a leading mobile music search and discovery service, today announced a competition that gives mobile users the opportunity to win free iPods(tm) when calling (866) 411-SONG to identify music.
Produce Safety and Security International Inc.
Produce Safety and Security International, Inc. Announces Distribution Agreement to the Republic of Bulgaria
TORONO, April 11, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) -- Produce Safety and Security International Inc., the `Company,' or (PinkSheets:PDSS) is pleased to announce an exclusive distribution agreement with Food Safety - BG Ltd located in Sofia, Bulgaria. The agreement grants rights for exclusive distribution of PDSS Ozone and Spherequat products along with PDSS consulting services to Food Safety - BG Ltd throughout the Republic of Bulgaria. PDSS and Food Safety - BG Ltd also agreed on the promotion and advertising of the Ozone and Spherequat products and to cooperate in trade mark registration, licenses and other registrations.
Knetgolf Expands North America's First and Largest Internet Golf Ball Rental Program
NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y., April 11, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) -- Spring is in the air and golfers are getting twitchy as they wait to hit the fairways across most of North America and Western Europe. This includes the over 50,000 golfers who this year will order over 5,000,000 golf balls from North America's first and largest Internet golf ball rental outlet -- Knetgolf (www.knetgolf.com).
TeliaSonera Finland Execute Previously Communicated Efficiency Measures
STOCKHOLM, Sweden, April 11, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) -- The employer/employee negotiations that were announced in February, 2005 to reduce about 650 positions have now been concluder. The reason for the negotiations was the need to streamline TeliaSonera Finland's operations. The permanent changes in the competitive environment, regulation in the telecommunications industry and the focusing of the product portfolio are the main reasons for the streamlining activities.
GFO Consulting LLC
Levin and Chambers Join GFO Consulting Advisory Board
CHALFONT, Pa., April 11, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) -- Information technology entrepreneur Kimberle Levin and long-time financial professional Ed Chambers have joined the advisory board of GFO Consulting, LLC. Jeffrey M. Gilmore, president of the Chalfont-based company, commented, "With Kimberle and Ed, we are extremely fortunate to add to the GFO team professionals with outstanding careers of achievement."
BOWE SYSTEC AG
BOWE SYSTEC Annual Report 2004
AUGSBURG, Germany, April 11, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) -- Despite a drop in sales the BOWE SYSTEC Group again recorded a year-on-year increase in profit. As the Board of Directors reported at today's press briefing on annual results, the company achieved consolidated sales of EUR 309.1 million after EUR 346.4 million in the prior year. Nevertheless the BOWE SYSTEC Group was able to increase its net result by 8% to EUR 17.5 million. Thus, in the financial year 2004 the best result in the history of the company was reached.


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Chitose Abe will design Jean-Paul Gaultier’s next couture collection
The sacai founder’s outing for the house will be its first since the retirement of its eponymous founder.
Jean-Paul Gaultier’s couture grand finale for SS20 was one of the veritable heights of the season: an eccentric-yet-elegant swan-song for a true contemporary visionary of fashion’s finest métier. But as the confetti settled on the celebration of l’enfant térrible’s 50-year contribution of anarchic glamour and incomparable wit, the only question that begged asking was: ‘Well, what comes next?’
With fifty years of history behind it, the house that Jean-Paul built occupies a curious territory. Though not quite old enough to succumb to that particular French habit of abiding by tradition for its own sake, the DNA it developed over the past half-decade is almost sacred, to a degree that die-hard fans could easily take issue with its tampering.
Today, as Paris Fashion Week draws to a close, the question mark hovering above the fate of the city’s most rebellious maison has been lifted. Chitose Abe of sacai will be the first in a series of guest designers to create Jean-Paul Gaultier’s next couture collection.
The model adopted by the house is one that we’ve seen a fair bit of recently -- think Helmut Lang by Shayne Oliver, or Moncler’s critically and commercially applauded ‘Genius’ series. And Chitose Abe’s arguably a perfect choice for such an approach, given her long history of collaborating with brands like The North Face, Birkenstock, and Nike, a relationship that’s been running since 2014. This will, however, be the first time we see the sacai founder apply her hybridising touch in a couture studio.
“I have a long-held admiration for Jean Paul’s unique vision of subversive femininity and his originality, both of which I’ve strived towards in my work since the beginning,” she told WWD. “It’s a true honour to be given the opportunity to be custodian of his house as the first designer of this project.”
Indeed, there’s much that the two designers share, particularly a mutual interest in disrupting preconceived notions of how women should dress. But it’s perhaps in their differences that the most exciting potential for the union lies. Where Gaultier has typically favoured towards nuanced, at-times-quirky theatricality in his work, Chitose has often put a decidedly cerebral foot forward in hers. Both, though, are committed to reappraising and expanding the horizons of what their woman can be. With this and the return of Balenciaga to the schedule, the haute couture shows of AW20 can’t come sooner.


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Mobile now makes up 15% of Web traffic, up from 10% a year ago, notes Mary Meeker in her latest Internet Trends Report. Also mentioned: China (BIDU, SINA, SOHU, YOKU) has 564M Web users (42% penetration), with 75% accessing the Web from their phones (71% use PCs); India's Web penetration is only at 11% (137M users); mobile now makes up 12% of U.S. media viewing time (it's 22% in China) and 3% of ad spend, up from 10% and 1% before; YouTube's (GOOG) per-minute video uploads are up 5x since '09; 60% of Facebook (FB) users log in daily, and the site receives 350M daily photo uploads; global smartphone penetration is still only at 21%. (Meeker in 2012)
After barely moving yesterday in response to nearly in-line Q1 results and strong Q2 revenue guidance, Youku (YOKU -9.6%) is falling hard today. The decline comes even though Youku has received two upgrades since the report (from HSBC and Maxim), as well as a bullish coverage launch from BofA. Concerns about mobile monetization could be a factor. On its earnings call, Youku stated mobile daily video views rose 50%+ Q/Q and are now above 170M, that mobile monthly users have topped 100M (PC users are around 400M), and that mobile now makes up ~30% of traffic. However, the company added "mobile monetization this year is relatively modest."
Youku Tudou (YOKU) Q1 EPS of -$0.23 in-line. Revenue of $83.1M (+21% Y/Y) beats by $800K. Expects Q2 revenue of RMB720M-RMB770M ($117M-$125M), above a consensus of $108.3M. Shares -1.5% AH. CC at 8PM ET (webcast). (PR)
A recent Chinese government proposal to allow local investors to buy stocks traded elsewhere could give a lift to "companies familiar to them," argues Stifel. The firm mentions Baidu (BIDU +3.3%), Qihoo (QIHU +2.1%), Youku (YOKU +1.2%), and Tencent (TCEHY.PK - trades in HK) as beneficiaries. All 3 U.S.-traded names are rallying, as are YY (YY +8.9%), Sohu (SOHU +5.1%), Perfect World (PWRD +1.6%), and Changyou (CYOU +3.1%). Youku fell yesterday after Baidu confirmed it's buying video site PPS, and will integrate it with its iQiyi site. Baidu claims PPS/iQiyi will create China's largest Web video platform in terms of mobile users and viewing time.
Chinese Internet stocks rally following news Alibaba is buying an 18% stake in Sina as it tries to head off competition from Tencent. Youku (YOKU +7%) is the biggest winner, but Baidu (BIDU +2.2%), NetQin (NQ +3.8%), NetEase (NTES +2%), and YY (YY +3.7% - a rival to Tencent's QQ platform) are also having good days. Youku filed its 2012 20-F on Friday.
Sohu (SOHU) and Samsung have reached a deal to have Sohu Video's apps installed on all Samsung phones sold in China over the next 3 years, Shanghai Daily reports. As the paper notes, the deal could give Sohu a boost in its efforts to compete against market leader Youku Tudou (YOKU), which has seen its mobile viewing surge. Strategy Analytics estimates Samsung shipped over 30M smartphones in China last year.
Solid earnings from Tencent (TCEHY.PK) and a rally in Shanghai help Chinese Internet stocks trade higher. YOKU +3.8%. SINA +2.8%. QIHU +2.5%. SOHU +1.8%. YY +1.8%. NTES +1.5%. PWRD +1.7%. Tencent, which rose 1.5% in Hong Kong, reported a 53% Y/Y increase in Q4 sales to $1.96B, and a 37% increase in net income to $557M. Ad sales were better than expected, and value-added service sales (includes online games) rose 32%. Registered accounts for Tencent's WeChat mobile IM platform, which competes with Sina's Weibo, have topped 300M.
Youku (YOKU +1.4%) strikes an exclusive 2-year deal with major Hong Kong broadcaster TVB. 2500 hours of "hot dramas and old classics" will be provided by TVB each year for viewing on Youku's sites and mobile apps. Youku notes it already had a content deal with TVB, and recently struck a deal with AMC Networks (AMCX) to be "the exclusive source for AMC content in China."
Initially crushed due to the light guidance provided with its solid Q4 results, Youku (YOKU -4.5%) is now off more modestly. On the earnings call, management stated ad spending growth from international consumer goods clients could weaken due to macro issues. Youku hopes 2013 growth will be stoked by the full integration of Tudou's ad ops; new ad formats such as product placements and sponsorships; and the arrival of mobile ads. Youku's mobile traffic rose 800% in 2012, with daily video views topping 100M by year's end.
Tech guidance roundup: 1) OmniVision (OVTI - earnings) expects FQ4 revenue of $300M-$330M and EPS of $0.14-$0.29, below a consensus of $371.4M and $0.32. 2) Youku (YOKU - earnings) expects Q1 revenue of RMB480M-RMB520M ($77.2M-$83.6M), below a consensus of RMB551.3M ($88.6M). 3) Splunk (SPLK - earnings) expects FQ1 revenue of $52M-$54M, largely above a $52M consensus. FY14 (ends Jan. '14) guidance is for revenue of $260M-$270M vs. a $263.2M consensus. OVTI -9.2% AH. YOKU -16.1%. SPLK +4.8%.
Youku Tudou Inc is an Internet television company in china. Its internet television platform enables consumers to search, view and share high-quality video content quickly and easily across multiple devices.


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The Venturi VBB program is a partnership with the Ohio State University, which has so far set two international land speed records for an electric vehicle: 303 mph (487 km/h) in 2009 and 307 mph (495 km/h) in 2010
The “Venturi Buckeye Bullet Racing” is back this on the Bonneville Salt Flats to try to beat its own world land speed record with a new streamliner, aiming for more than 600 km/h.
“Because the VBB-3 is a fantastic test bed for electric powertrains subjected to extreme conditions and environments, this new records program represents a truly strategic R&D initiative for Venturi.
The Venturi VBBs belong to a long tradition of record-breaking electric vehicles. Also known as the Venturi Jamais Contente, it pays homage to Camille Jenatzy’s electric car, the first to have broken the legendary 100 km/h barrier.”
With attempts delayed due to conditions, the team had time for a visit from their patron Prince Albert of Monaco, who unveiled the latest streamliner: the Venturi VBB-3, the world´s most powerful electric car.
After two years of development, the land speed record vehicle was supposed to run on the salt flats of Bonneville over the past few days, but due to poor weather conditions the FIA (more…)
Chinese state-owned auto-giant Guangzhou Automobile Group’s clever concept hybrid is going to have a special plug…
A marketing plug in the next installment of the Hollywood blockbuster Transformers movie. Apparently the movie series is a big hit in China and much of the latest picture is being filmed there.
The Trumpchi E-jet is only a concept at the moment, but it has a rather interesting drive train, which Guangzhou Automobile Group are developing with the South China University of Technology. The system uses a small (1000cc), four-cylinder petrol engine to power an on-board generator, with an electric motor driving the wheels and “an advanced lithium-ion polymer battery pack” to store power: it’s a plug-in hybrid, obviously.
Clever marketing and I’m sure we will see more and more Chinese cars on the big screen, and hopefully for sale in Europe and the US as they expand their efforts globally. I really like the look of the E-jet.


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Israeli and Palestinian olive oil manufacturers have launched a new brand – Olives of Peace. It is a new product manufactured jointly by peace advocates from both sides of the divide.
The oil is a blend of Israeli and Palestinian made virgin olive oil, bottled by leading producers on both sides.
The idea came up in a series of seminars for olive growers and oil producers, where specialists from Israel, the Palestinian Authority and Italy gave lectures on new methods of producing quality olive oil.
The new brand will initially be marketed in Japan with the assistance of JETRO, the Japan external trade association. A British organization has also declared intent to order several thousand bottles and negotiations are being held with a company to market the oil in the US.
This project is a model of joint initiatives arranged by Crossroads, a new organization aimed at forming and supporting economic cooperation in the Middle East.
To begin with, the organization will focus on agricultural projects, environmental issues and related industries. The goal of the activity is to benefit and improve welfare by creating bi- or multi-faceted cooperation.


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UK cable operator Virgin Media has revealed details of its new TiVo-powered connected TV service.
The new TiVo set-top box will be HD and 3D-enabled and will include 1TB of personal storage. The box will launch alongside Virgin Medias new TiVo-powered next generation connected TV service scheduled for later this year, and will be capable of storing up to 500 hours of content.
The box will also featureÂ its own dedicated internal modem able to deliver HD video and other online services over Virgin MediaÂs high-capacity network. The company is looking to differentiate its connected TV service by emphasising its ability to allow users to watch linear TV alongside on-demand and broadband-delivered HD content without having to sacrifice other online activities at the same time.
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WeChat recently came up with a ban on Chinese companies in America. Tencent, the developer of the application for President Donald Trump’s ban move, took a condescending attitude, thinking that the decision would only affect its operations in America.
WeChat made condescending statements after the ban
It has long been known that a ban against Chinese tech firms and social media apps would come. However, the decisions taken were enough to shock. While the owner of TikTok, ByteDance, was shocked after the decision, the company that owns WeChat found itself in the middle of the tension between the two countries in Tencent. However, Tencent, the world’s largest gaming company, almost belittled the Trump administration by announcing a 37 percent increase in the second quarter results announced on Wednesday.
According to the BBC’s report, James Mitchell, chief strategy officer of Tencent on the issue, said, “If you look at the decisions taken in May 2019 and a few days ago, you will see that it only covers places under the jurisdiction of the United States. Therefore, looking at the companies that advertise in our activities in China, I can say that we do not see any problems. ” He used his expressions.
One of the biggest problems the company will experience may be that iPhones will completely remove Chinese-based applications from their stores. Because the realization of this situation will affect Apple’s sales in China as well as damage the company. In addition, the technology giant is implementing a messaging platform called Weixin in China, which it thinks will not be affected.
The US revenues of WeChat, which has more than one billion users around the world, account for 2 percent of its total market share. Last Friday, US President Donald Trump signed two different decrees, citing national security concerns, forcing American firms to stop cooperating with TikTok and WeChat within 45 days. The step, which is part of the Safe Networks project, aims to completely remove Communist-ruled China from the American communication system.


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Responding to Whirlpool's announcement that an additional 21 models have been added to the recall notice for Hotpoint and Indesit washing machines, originally issued in December 2019, Lesley Rudd, Chief Executive at Electrical Safety First commented:
“It is alarming that five months into this recall we are only now hearing of these extra models which pose a risk to owners. This new discovery throws into question the robustness of the original investigation.
This is the second time Whirlpool have discovered more defective models following the publication of the original list – this is not only confusing for consumers, but it means that anyone who had previously contacted Whirlpool to be told their machine posed no risk will now have to check again. It’s vital that these machines are removed from people’s homes as soon as possible.
We urge consumers to check their machines to see if they are affected by this fault and to get in touch directly with Whirlpool.”
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When you’re a product reviewed, conferences are a little like Christmas. Some might even go so far as to say these conferences — the just-around-the-corner Mobile World Congress and the just-past CES — are the best kind of Christmas, with loads of new products shown for release this year, and then some.
Take CES, for example. The last time this writer went was back in 2013, and boy did he have his mind blown: halls upon halls upon halls of products and companies and gadgets and stuff. Just so much stuff.
And just when you think you’ve gone through it all, ticking the boxes off and saying “yup, I’ve just about covered it”, you realise there are actually three more halls for you to wander through and a grand total of two days to do it in.
Fortunately, Mobile World Congress is a little smaller.
The name kind of gives everything away for what this is, because while CES — formerly the “Consumer Electronics Show” is about every possible aspect of consumer electronics as well as automotive technologies — Mobile World Congress or “MWC” is about phones, tablets, wearables, and how these devices talk to the world wide web.
This conference an expo is about communication, and the gadgets we rely on to make this happen.
Within the next few days, you can expect new products being announced from the likes of Samsung, LG, HTC, Sony, Motorola, Huawei, Lenovo, Oppo, Alcatel and quite a few others.
Essentially, if a company has released a phone or tablet in the past two years, they’ll probably be talking about something at MWC in the next two days.
So what can we expect?
Samsung is very likely going to have at least two products with the rumours aimed at a new generation of Samsung Galaxy S phone, likely called the Galaxy S7.
Two models are very likely, with a flat-edged Galaxy S7 and a curved screen Galaxy S7 Edge, and right now the suggestion is that both will be water-resistant, bringing back a feature that Samsung ditched in the last generation when it jumped from the S5 to the S6.
Also expected to make a return is the microSD card slot, something Samsung also got rid of likely due to size constraints in the previous models.
Some have suggested that upgradable storage disappeared to get people using the cloud more, and that makes sense, but with Samsung now pushing forward with the Gear VR, a microSD slot would be super helpful and highly beneficial given how much storage virtual reality apps, games, and movie experiences can take up.


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Finally NYC is tossing out its floppy, flimsy plastic MetroCards in favor of a tap payment system for its public transportation lines. That means less of a chance for a misread at the subway turnstile and one less opportunity for the locals to out you as a visitor the next time you’re in town.
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority moved to do away with the famous yellow MetroCard on Monday when the agency’s Finance Committee voted unanimously to update to a tap-and-go system similar to the Oyster card used in London. On Wednesday, the full MTA board voted to award a $573 million contract to Cubic Transportation Systems for them to design and implement the new system. The company manages the current MetroCard as well as the London version the MTA wants to model their next-generation payment system off of.
The new payment system will let riders pay using their smartphones, digital wallets, or proprietary cards loaded with a refillable payment account. The city hopes to phase in the new payment system to 500 station turnstiles and 600 buses by the spring of 2019 and launch city-wide by 2020.
To ease the transition, people will still be able to use the current MetroCard through 2023.
“The move to a truly 21st century method of payment represents a critical step in our overall efforts at modernizing the subway system and improving service for all our customers,” said MTA Chairman Joseph Lhota in a statement. “The subway, bus and commuter rail network is the lifeblood of our regional economy and major upgrades like this help make the system more convenient and efficient for the millions of New Yorkers who use it every day.”
More than just a boost in convenience, the overhaul will also give authorities power to explore new fare policies and structures to improve the service, according to the Regional Plan Association.
In a policy brief published last year, the association outlined some of the benefits such as an “open loop” system could bring. It could speed up buses by allowing for all-door boarding. Even farther, the MTA could play with fare models to make public transportation more affordable, ie. giving discounts to bus-only riders. And even more creatively, they could implement pricing incentives in real-time to lure commuters onto alternate subway lines when another line is congested or delayed. It’ll be interesting to see what other ideas the agency can come up with given all the new insight the new system is set to bring.


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The European Union and Mexico have started talks to update a free trade agreement that one EU official says has already led to a rise of over 250 percent in goods traded between them.
Trade Commissioner Cecilia Malmstrom said Monday the pact that went into effect in 2000 should be broadened to dismantle additional trade barriers and open markets more effectively.
Ildenfonso Guajardo Villarreal, Mexico’s secretary of economy, said an updated agreement could be a win for both sides by benefiting Mexico’s agro-industrial sector and EU financial and service industries.
The first round of formal negotiations is scheduled for mid-June.
Malmstrom said: “We are old friend and allies in many ways.” She noted Mexico was the first country in Latin America to sign a free trade agreement with the EU.
Source: Associated Press
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European stocks slump on news of China tightening grip on Hong Kong
European stocks fell sharply on Friday, on investor concerns over tensions between the U.S. and China, as well as between Beijing and Hong Kong. The Stoxx Europe 600 index fell 1.2%, the German DAX fell 1.4% and the FTSE 100 index dropped 1.8%. Data in the U.K. showed a record slump in retail sales due to the coronavirus lockdown. Risk-off sentiment was spreading across assets with Dow futures down over 200 points and crude prices down close to 6%. Hong Kong stocks fell 5% on news that China’s ceremonial parliament is mulling a security law in the former British colony. Banks were among the big decliners, with HSBC Holdings PLC sliding 5%, while luxury goods makers such as LVMH Moet Hennessey Louis Vuitton SE fell 2.5%.


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The patent battles just got more ridiculous - Goophone looking to sue Apple in China
You thought that the patent war between Apple and the Android OEMs was ridiculous before? Wait ‘till you hear about the most recent impending trial! No, this time around it’s not Tim Cook’s company looking to draw blood from a competitor, but… Goophone looking to challenge Apple in a Chinese court.
Goophone, as you might remember, was in the spotlight last week, after the unveiling of what we all called an iPhone 5 clone, even though Apple’s new smartphone is yet to be presented to the wide public.
However, what looked like the most recent cheap knock-off in a long string of Chinese-made lookalikes might well turn out to be a legal nightmare for Apple. At least that’s what Ubergizmo reports, based on a YouTube video uploaded by Android-Sale.com.
According to the clip, Goophone will sue Apple if the Cupertino-based company will ever try to make the iPhone 5 available in China. The YouTube video maker, although trying to speak English, is basically incomprehensible. However, we think we’ve managed to read “between the lines” and get that Goophone is claiming the i5 is the result of “independent research and development”, which is why the Chinese have “vowed to resist the iPhone 5”. Goophone will be looking to sue Apple “whatever the new iPhone appearance” will be.
I know how it sounds. It sounds like a prank or a practical joke, similar to the story about Samsung’s $1 billion payment in nickels or the one about Sammy’s future triangle designs. But what if it isn’t a joke? And what if Goophone actually patented the i5’s design in China before Apple got a chance to patent the iPhone 5’s exterior?
That “whatever the new iPhone appearance will be” statement is still funny and outrageous, but we’re guessing there was something lost in translation. I mean, Goophone can’t sue Apple if the iPhone 5 will end up looking nothing like the Chinese i5, right?
So, again, what if the YouTube clip’s claims are serious and Goophone will try to attack Apple in a Chinese court if the iPhone 5 will ever see the light of day there? Will Apple simply skip the launch of the new iPhone in today’s biggest smartphone market? Or will they risk ending up in Samsung’s place? Or maybe they’ll try to get to a cross-licensing agreement with Goophone?
I don’t know about you, but I’m laughing my guts out in front of the computer while writing up this story. Even if it’ll turn up to be a joke, it’s a bloody hilarious one. And if it’s in fact legit, it’s that much funnier if you think that Goophone probably did inspire the i5’s design from Apple, but then had the brilliant idea to try to use legal tricks to make this look like more than just the next clone. Kudos, Goophone; in your face, Apple!
Oh right, I almost completely forgot… The YouTube clip also lists some of the Goophone i5’s tech specs kept under wraps last week. And the funny thing is that this might actually not be a pushover, but a rather decent Android high-ender, with a 1.4 GHz quad-core Tegra 3 processor, 1 GB of RAM, 4-inch IPS screen with 1280 x 720 pixels resolution, dual 8 MP/1.3 MP cameras, and Ice Cream Sandwich out of the box. In your face again, Apple!
P.S.: If there’s anyone fluent in the Chinglish, do be so kind to share your knowledge and translate its “message”!


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Adobe’s annual celebration of technology and creativity included several upgrades for video pros, including improved mobile apps and video editing touch controls.
Late Night host Seth Meyers makes online video advertising fun during the conference’s second-day keynote address.
The world’s biggest marketing conference attracted over 43,000 attendees this year, and is now considered an essential event for many video marketers.
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Regent Peak Wealth Advisors LLC lessened its stake in shares of PayPal Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:PYPL) by 1.2% during the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 3,732 shares of the credit services provider’s stock after selling 45 shares during the quarter. Regent Peak Wealth Advisors LLC’s holdings in PayPal were worth $906,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.
Several other institutional investors and hedge funds have also bought and sold shares of the stock. Gleason Group Inc. bought a new stake in PayPal in the first quarter worth $25,000. JFS Wealth Advisors LLC boosted its stake in shares of PayPal by 646.7% during the fourth quarter. JFS Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 112 shares of the credit services provider’s stock valued at $26,000 after purchasing an additional 97 shares during the period. Charter Oak Capital Management LLC purchased a new stake in shares of PayPal during the fourth quarter valued at $26,000. RWM Asset Management LLC purchased a new stake in shares of PayPal during the fourth quarter valued at $27,000. Finally, Vantage Consulting Group Inc purchased a new stake in shares of PayPal during the fourth quarter valued at $29,000. 82.29% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.
NASDAQ PYPL traded down $11.41 during mid-day trading on Tuesday, hitting $247.68. The stock had a trading volume of 447,062 shares, compared to its average volume of 8,843,430. The firm’s 50 day moving average is $255.84 and its 200 day moving average is $237.76. PayPal Holdings, Inc. has a twelve month low of $120.31 and a twelve month high of $309.14. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.48, a current ratio of 1.38 and a quick ratio of 1.38. The stock has a market capitalization of $290.84 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 97.77, a PEG ratio of 3.53 and a beta of 1.12.
A number of analysts recently weighed in on PYPL shares. JMP Securities upped their price objective on shares of PayPal from $250.00 to $275.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research note on Thursday, February 4th. Sanford C. Bernstein assumed coverage on shares of PayPal in a report on Wednesday, January 27th. They issued an “outperform” rating and a $297.00 target price for the company. Raymond James boosted their target price on shares of PayPal from $296.00 to $333.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a report on Friday, February 12th. Bank of America reiterated a “buy” rating and issued a $282.00 target price (up from $235.00) on shares of PayPal in a report on Friday, January 22nd. Finally, Keefe, Bruyette & Woods boosted their target price on shares of PayPal from $290.00 to $340.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a report on Friday, February 12th. Six analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating, thirty-five have given a buy rating and one has issued a strong buy rating to the company. PayPal presently has a consensus rating of “Buy” and a consensus target price of $279.00.
In related news, EVP Peggy Alford sold 4,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Friday, April 16th. The stock was sold at an average price of $270.33, for a total transaction of $1,081,320.00. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president now directly owns 19,238 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $5,200,608.54. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Also, EVP Mark Britto sold 1,152 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Friday, February 5th. The stock was sold at an average price of $269.11, for a total value of $310,014.72. Following the sale, the executive vice president now directly owns 81,961 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $22,056,524.71. The disclosure for this sale can be found here. Insiders sold a total of 266,350 shares of company stock valued at $70,655,438 over the last ninety days. Corporate insiders own 0.12% of the company’s stock.
PayPal Company Profile
PayPal Holdings, Inc operates as a technology platform and digital payments company that enables digital and mobile payments on behalf of consumers and merchants worldwide. Its payment solutions include PayPal, PayPal Credit, Braintree, Venmo, Xoom, Hyperwallet, and iZettle products. The company's payments platform allows consumers to send and receive payments, withdraw funds to their bank accounts, and hold balances in their PayPal accounts in various currencies.
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Gayle Hunter is the founder of Luxelu, a range of lifestyle and beauty products including stationery, jewellery and homewares. Amazon is at the heart of the business and Gayle sells to customers around the world via the site. Ahead of speaking at the Amazon Academy in Newport on 11 September, she tells her story.
How to dress your online shop window for an international audience
The look and design of your online shop can be an important factor when trying to attract the attention of potential customers. Get it looking great and people are likely to explore further. The experts at Verisign, supporter of Enterprise Nation's Go and Grow Online campaign, share top tips to help you make your website look better.
Enabling enterprise: Inclusive supply chains
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10 start-ups to watch in 2021
Their journeys may be very different, but they all have one thing in common.
Your guide to a successful peak season 2020
Get top tips for small business success this (possibly very different) peak season.
How food and drink businesses save money and time fulfilling online orders
Food and drink business owners share their tips on when to start outsourcing, improving packaging and finding suppliers.
The Small Business Sessions podcast (series four, episode three): The entrepreneur baking up guilt free cakes
Only two years after launching Fit Bakes, Ellen Rauen-Prestes has managed to get her healthy cakes stocked in major retailers including Sainsbury's and Selfridges. Listen to her inspiring story in the latest episode of our podcast.
The shift to non-plastic for small food brands
BBC television show War on Plastic revealed there are 19.5 billion bits of single use plastics in UK homes. And plastic pollution is set to increase threefold by 2025. Vhari Russell outlines innovations that small food and drink brands can use to reduce plastic.
How to get the best from printed packaging and labels
Getting the best from your labels and packaging is a powerful way to make your presence known in the market.
'Holland & Barrett doesn't care about suppliers' says small business commissioner as company slammed for payment practices
Health food business Holland & Barrett has been publicly criticised by the man tasked by the government with helping small businesses deal with unpaid bills by big companies.
What happens next with Brexit? Enterprise Nation members have their say
Another momentous week in Westminster ends with the government going back to the drawing board over Brexit. We asked three Enterprise Nation members with very different opinions to tell us their thoughts on what should happen next.
Government told to 'immediately' explain how EU small business funding will be replaced post-Brexit
Small businesses risk missing out on support financed by the European Union so it is "crucial" that ministers outline now what they will do to make up for the shortfall in funding once Britain leaves the EU, a group of MPs have said.


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Did you enjoy part 1 of our look back at the year's news headlines? Well, we've done part 2 anyway. Read on for a reminder of all the biggest stories from July to December, and a rehash of all the jokes we used when they first broke. Merry Christmas!
Microsoft kicked off this year's E3 with a raft of announcements, or rather a raft of confirmations of leaked Intellisponse data. The only thing missing was Bungie's big reveal, after Microsoft cancelled the unveiling at the last minute.
Don Mattrick said this was because the conference was already packed with captivating stuff, like the first showing of You're In the Movies. It certainly turned out to be the most embarassing E3 executive performance since Jack Tretton and Kaz Hirai chilled here on the deck. Mattrick later claimed Bungie had simply laughed off the cancellation, but this turned out to be an error.
Sony's conference included the unveiling of MAG, a new shooter for up to 256 players, the PS3 video store and the promise that Home was on the way. Again.
In non-E3-related news, the big merger between Activision and Vivendi was approved by the men in suits, and properties such as Ghostbusters and Leisure Suit Larry went on eBay.
Oasis guitarist Noel Gallagher blamed games for rising knife crime, observing, "In my day, status was trying to be somebody, do you know what I mean?" Like John Lennon, for example.
Eurogamer got in trouble for putting the word "porn" in a headline just for the sake of a few cheap hits. We do apologise. That's just as bad as peppering an article with words like breasts, girth, backdoor, watersports, lesbians and bukkake for the sake of a better Google page ranking.
The best headline of the month, and indeed the year, appeared on a story about Jun Takeuchi's response to accusations of racism in Resident Evil 5. A strong contender for headline of the decade in fact, though last year's winner will be tough to beat.
Once again, Sony was the only platform holder to bother holding a conference at the Leipzig Games Convention. Highlights included the unveiling of Heavy Rain, a new iteration of the PSP, a 160GB PS3 and SingStar Turkish Party.
Microsoft did have a stand at the show, but its only real announcement was that a new controller had been designed specially for use with PES. There was some excitement at this revelation but it's hardly SingStar Turkish Party, is it?
The Fable II Pub Games collection finally appeared on Xbox Live, and players quickly discovered a loophole which allowed them to rack up huge winnings. Unfortunately, despite extensive experimentation, the same loophole does not exist in the Deal or No Deal machine down our local Wetherspoons.
Over in wacky mainstream media land, it was the turn of Wii exclusive MadWorld to come under fire. "We need to ensure that modern and civilised values take priority rather than killing and maiming people," said a campaigner for Mediawatch-UK, whose prioritised to-do list presumably goes, '1. Holding doors open for ladies etc. 2. Killing. 3. Maiming people.'
Eidos hired a golf club receptionist from Croydon to be the new Lara Croft. "Lara has everything a man would want from a woman," said 23 year-old Alison Carroll, who is presumably too young to know about lesbian twin sisters.
Meanwhile, NCsoft said Tabula Rasa was safe, Free Radical invited players to choose platforms for TimeSplitters 4 and Peter Molyneux claimed the Fable II Pub Games glitch was intentional.
Having spent seven months trying to acquire Take-Two, EA announced it was no longer interested in trying to acquire Take-Two. Also in September, the publisher dismissed reports Mirror's Edge would be a timed PS3 exclusive. But we are getting exclusive DLC, honest, said Sony. Curiously, said DLC has yet to appear, and EA has yet to answer any of the 387 emails we've sent them about it.
The Financial Times calculated that each Nintendo employee makes the company USD 1.6 million in profit. But, you know, they probably get free games and stuff.


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The 2016 BMW M2 is apparently going to happen in late 2015. A successor to the insane 1-series M Coupe, it's also going to be packing considerably more power than the old car. But still through an inline six.
A source with Bimmerpost reports that the M2 will be powered by an uprated version of BMW's familiar N55 turbocharged inline six, also found in the confusingly named M235i. Power is estimated to be in the range of 365 and 375 horsepower.
Weirdly, the source says BMW considered what would've been a very boosted turbo'd four based on a future engine family.
Previous rumors about an M2 suggested it would have closer to 400 horsepower, but this gives the smaller car more of a cushion between the M4's 430 horsepower. It was also rumored to share styling cues with the M235i Racing.
Oh, and unlike the very limited production 1-series M, the M2 is expected to be in much more plentiful supply. The news just keeps getting better.


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Zagato Reveals IsoRivolta Vision Gran Turismo
The latest car designed specifically for a video game
Italian coachbuilder Zagato revealed a new car today called the IsoRivolta Vision Gran Turismo. Except it wasn't designed for the road. Instead, it was designed for Sony's racing video game, "Gran Turismo Sport." Zagato calls this car a tribute to IsoRivolta, the reincarnated Italian automaker now run by its founder's son.
"It is a design that has grit but is still beautiful. I think that's what really makes the IsoRivolta Vision Gran Turismo a Zagato. It carries the heritage of the brand with design cues such as the double bubble roof, dual humps that are signature to the Milan design house," said Kazunori Yamauchi, President of Polyphony Digital Inc., the game's developer.
But while it was designed for a video game, the real-world IsoRivolta concept gets an actual chassis and powertrain. Zagato says the chassis is bespoke, but the twin-turbocharged 6.2-liter V-8 is borrowed from a Callaway Corvette and comes mated to a 10-speed automatic transmission. Making 997 hp, the rear-wheel-drive IsoRivolta can hit 62 mph in a very quick 2.7 seconds, the Italian coachbuilder claims. It also has a top speed of 227 mph and weighs only 2,489 pounds.
But if it's just a car for a video game, why bother using a real-world powertrain developed by a well-known Corvette tuner? Why not give it something more exotic? Well, Iso has a history of using American engines in its cars, so it's only fitting that the tribute would stay the same even in a video game. But Zagato also plans to build a few real examples of the IsoRivolta.
Yes, you read that right. A car designed for a video game will be turned into a physical car that a few lucky buyers will be able to drive on real roads. Sadly, by "a few," we mean very, very few. Zagato says it intends to build no more than five IsoRivoltas. Possibly as few as three.
Pricing has yet to be announced, but this is definitely one of those situations where if you have to ask, you probably can't afford it.


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JACKSONVILLE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Southeastern Grocers Inc. (SEG), parent company and home of Fresco y Más, Harveys Supermarket and Winn-Dixie grocery stores, is commemorating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month by celebrating the achievements and contributions of one of its leaders.
Raymond Rhee began his career with SEG nearly 35 years ago as a bagger at Winn-Dixie and has held various positions of increasing responsibility in retail operations, accounting, strategic planning and finance. Since he assumed the role of SEG’s chief people officer, Rhee has made significant contributions to the grocer’s people team, spearheading efforts to create a more inclusive and diverse workplace, and implementing initiatives to support Asian American and Pacific Islander associates.
Anthony Hucker, President and CEO for Southeastern Grocers, said, “As we celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we’re honored to acknowledge the outstanding achievements of our Chief People Officer Raymond Rhee. Raymond personifies our people-first culture with his dedication to being a Reliable, Empathetic, Accountable Leader (R.E.A.L.), along with his steadfast commitment to developing associates to be R.E.A.L., too. His leadership, diligence, unique perspective and unwavering efforts to support our associates and strengthen our company have been instrumental to the enrichment of our workplace culture.”
As chief people officer, Rhee leads SEG’s human resources strategy with proven results in building a winning culture that fosters belonging, inclusion and diversity. He oversees talent acquisition and management, organizational development, training, leadership development, associate relations, compensation and benefits. Rhee also serves as the president of SEG’s charitable arm, the SEG Gives Foundation. He is committed to driving SEG’s culture of giving back and supporting local communities within the grocer’s five-state footprint and beyond. Additionally, Rhee is the executive sponsor to the grocer’s associate resource group Asians and Pacific Islanders for Resource and Education (ASPIRE).
Raymond Rhee, Chief People Officer for Southeastern Grocers, said, “As an Asian American, I am proud to be part of a company that celebrates diversity. As a people-first organization, we are committed to ensuring every associate feels seen, heard and supported in their professional journey. Our unique experiences and perspectives are valuable assets, and by embracing diversity and equity, we can create a more vibrant and dynamic workplace. It is an honor to work alongside a team that shares this vision and recognizes the importance of celebrating our differences.”
As a company committed to cultivating belonging, inclusion and diversity in its workplace, SEG is honored to observe Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month by commemorating the rich cultures and traditions of these communities, while promoting a deeper understanding and appreciation of their collective histories.
In addition to recognizing Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, SEG also annually observes and celebrates Black History Month, LGBTQ+ Pride Month, Hispanic Heritage Month, Women’s History Month, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Juneteenth and Veterans Day. Many celebrations are led and organized by one of SEG’s eight associate resource groups which include: Women’s Development Network, Emerging Leaders, SEG Pride, Pa’lante, African Americans FOCUS, ASPIRE, Military Families and Working Parents Network.
Through Rhee’s leadership, guidance and commitment to belonging, inclusion and diversity, SEG’s people-first, inclusive culture earned recognition by top media outlets including: Newsweek’s list of America’s Most Trustworthy Companies for the second year in a row; Newsweek’s 2023 list of America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity; Newsweek’s list of America’s Most Loved Workplaces; Fortune’s 2022 Best Workplaces in Retail; The Silicon Review® as one of the 30 Fabulous Companies of the Year; and certification as a Great Place to Work® for the third year in a row.
SEG believes its team should mirror the diversity of its unique customers and communities in order to provide exceptional service and promote inclusivity. Those interested in joining SEG’s award-winning workplace and family of more than 37,000 dedicated associates are encouraged to visit segrocers.com/careers or a local Fresco y Más, Harveys Supermarket or Winn-Dixie grocery store for more information.
About Southeastern Grocers
Southeastern Grocers Inc. (SEG), parent company and home of Fresco y Más, Harveys Supermarket and Winn-Dixie grocery stores, is an omnichannel retailer and one of the largest conventional supermarket companies in the U.S., serving customers in brick-and-mortar grocery stores, liquor stores and in-store pharmacies as well as online with convenient grocery delivery and curbside pickup throughout Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana and Mississippi. Fresco y Más, Harveys Supermarket and Winn-Dixie are well-known and well-respected regional brands with deep heritages, strong neighborhood ties, proud histories of giving back, talented and caring associates and a strong commitment to providing the best possible quality and value to customers. For more information, visit www.frescoymas.com, www.harveyssupermarkets.com and www.winndixie.com.
About SEG Gives Foundation
SEG Gives Foundation is the charitable arm of Southeastern Grocers Inc. (SEG), parent company of Fresco y Más, Harveys Supermarket and Winn-Dixie stores. The SEG Gives Foundation aligns giving with causes that are priorities to the communities SEG serves, including the fight against hunger, support for military service members and their families, relief to those affected by extreme weather and natural disasters and championing belonging, inclusion and diversity by combating social injustice to bridge the gap of inequities faced by many individuals, families and communities. Southeastern Grocers strives to be ingrained in its communities and, through the SEG Gives Foundation, better the lives of its customers and neighbors.


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Google Chromecast’s entry-level device is getting a significant update. On Thursday, Google unveiled the $30 Chromecast with Google TV (HD). It has a new (old) look and performs better than Chromecast’s predecessor. Because Google reused the same design used for the 4K-capable Chromecast, I argue it’s a new (old) design.
The tiny dongle comes with remote control with a special button for activating Google Assistant, and it plugs right into an HDMI socket on your TV. The Chromecast with Google TV (HD) uses the Google TV interface. To help you search episodes and movies and stream material in 1080p high definition with HDR support.
What does Google claim?
Google claims that there are currently over 10,000 apps accessible on the Google TV platform. Of course, you can still cast material from your computer, tablet, or smartphone straight to the new Chromecast. Similar to the original Chromecast that debuted nine years ago. Google TV offers services like Peloton in addition to streaming your favourite shows. Hence it can double as a fitness accessory in addition to being used for entertainment. You can also ask Google to show you a Livestream of your Nest security camera or Nest doorbell with the built-in Google Assistant interface.
Google is accepting orders for the new Chromecast with Google TV (HD), and shipping will begin soon. It costs $29.99 to purchase straight from the Google Store, which is cheaper than the $35 launch price of the original Chromecast device.
Google’s cheap Chromecast HD is available for $30
The Chromecast HD is intended for consumers who haven’t yet upgraded to a 4K TV. Especially those are looking for a solution for a less expensive secondary set in the home. Similar to similar streaming products from Amazon and Roku that top out at 1080p quality. Although the HD hardware is only available in white, it has the same general design and voice remote as the 4K counterpart.
Starting today, you can purchase it via Google as well as its customary retail partners. It includes Best Buy, Target, The Home Depot, and others. The 4K device lacks native AV1 decoding capabilities, but the Chromecast HD’s SoC has. AV1 is open source, free of royalties, and more effective than the outdated H.264 standard for streaming high-quality video material.
It’s hardly surprising that Google is implementing native AV1 decoding. It starts with Chromecast with Google TV HD. Almost similar to YouTube, which has actively promoted it on hardware partners like Roku.
Last but not least, the cheaper model will actually launch with Android 12 rather than the 4K variant’s Android 10, and the 2020 Chromecast is still locked on Android 10. Google promises a “shortly” upcoming upgrade for the latter.
The main rivals of the Chromecast HD were the $29.99 Roku Express and Amazon’s entry-level $39.99 Fire TV Stick. There isn’t much of a price difference between these goods and the respective 4K versions each firm offers. But saving $20 might benefit the frugally inclined shopper who doesn’t care about anything related to the resolution.
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WHITECOURT, Alta. ― Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Whitecourt has joined the EcoStay program ― a national initiative that helps hotels measure their carbon footprint, identify and fund reduction strategies and balance their greenhouse gas emissions through carbon offsetting.
“We’re very excited to be part of the EcoStay Program,” said Lorna Knoll, director of Operations for Calgary-based MasterBuilt Hotels, master developer for Microtel in Canada. “It’s a meaningful and effective way of demonstrating our concern for the environment. We’re seeing both leisure and business travellers these days that are seriously concerned about their impact. This is our way of letting guests know we share those concerns, and we’re doing something about it.”
Under the program, MasterBuilt Hotels will use $2 per night from hotel guests to purchase carbon offsets in support of emission-reducing projects across the country such as renewable energy, energy-efficiency, agriculture and recycling.
The program also supports on-site environmental upgrades and renovations: energy-efficient lighting technologies such as dimmers and motion sensors as well as donation of leftover amenities. New-build Microtel Inn & Suites locations already include these aspects as a part of the new standards.


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Chicago House producer and DJ is set to headline for us at Eden Ibiza this June 16th, alongside with George Kwali, Icarus, Lee Walker, Mambo Brothers, Paul Malcom and Too Tall.
Felix has recently launched a new label called ‘Founders Of Filth’, Mixmag showcased the initial launch tracks and here’s what they had to say:
“The inaugural release on the imprint is comprised of three original productions, showcasing Felix’s talents as an experienced, Grammy nominated producer with over three decades in the industry.
Of the three tracks found on ‘Founders Of Filth Volume One’, one is a solo production while the other two feature noteworthy talent. Legendary vocalist Jamie Principle, who broke through on collaborations with Frankie Knuckles.
Felix revealed why he chose to start the new label and what people can expect from its output: “An imprint where no rules apply. You can be as creative as you want to be, as a community. I just got so tired of fighting labels and for my people to shine, it went on deaf ears”.
‘Founders Of Filth Volume One’ is set to release on 9th June.
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Tokyo Game Show 2015 will bring new gameplay videos and details for long-awaited games such as Final Fantasy 15, The Last Guardian, Persona 5, and more. Metal Gear Online will also be playable in TGS 2015. Here are all the best video games announcements you can expect at TGS 2015:
Metal Gear Online
Metal Gear Solid 5: The Phantom Pain has already been made available since September 1, however, the multiplayer online component which lets you fight competitively with other players is still unavailable. Attendees of the expo will be the first ones to get their hands-on Metal Gear Online, Gearnuke reported.
Multiplayer booths for 8 vs 8 matches will be setup and you can enjoy watching the matches in real time as the battles will be livestreamed. You can watch the matches by heading over at Gearnuke?s website. A MGS5 TPP update has also gone live and you can know more about it here. Metal Gear Online will be available for consoles this October 6 and sometime in July for PC gamers.
Street Fighter 5
Capcom has been continually making new announcements for new fighters in Street Fighter 5. A new fighter will again be revealed this September 20, Event Hubs reported. Do you think it?ll be a returning fighter? Street Fighter 5 will be released exclusively for PS4 sometime during Spring in 2016.
The Last Guardian
From the makers of the acclaimed niche titles Shadow of the Colossus and Ico, The Last Guardian was introduced to the public since 2009 and Sony has recently released a new gameplay trailer this E3 2015 including an announcement that the game will finally arrive exclusively on the PlayStation4 sometime in 2016. We?ll probably see The Last Guardian this TGS as the developers recently teased their game on Twitter,VG247 reported.
The Role Playing Game with funky music and dating aspects, Persona 5, currently has a 2015 release date for both PS3 and PS4. We?ll probably see a new gameplay trailer for the game accompanied by a concrete release date as Atlus will host a ?Persona Special Stage?. Atlus will present numerous content for Persona this September 18, Siliconera reported.
Tokyo Games Show 2015 will run from September 17 to 20. Meanwhile, Sony will hold a press conference today, September 15, and you can know where to live stream and what to expect at the event here.


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The GM Renaissance Center
General Motors' third-quarter profit fell 53% to $698 million, but the company cut its European loss by more than half and exceeded Wall Street's expectations.
Fueled by a wave of new products in North America, cost cuts and new products in Europe, and a consistently strong operation in China, the automaker outpaced analysts' expectations for the quarter. On a per-share basis, GM earned 96 cents, two cents better than the 94-cents-per-share consensus of analysts who follow the stock.
The bulk of the success is coming from the U.S., Canada and Mexico, where the launch of new pickups - the 2014 ...


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Gold Coast Company set to Transform Travel Agency with new CEO
World Resorts of Distinction (WRD), is delighted to announce the appointment of sustainable travel advocate and industry virtuoso, Tess Willcox, as Owner and CEO.
WRD is a leading, Gold Coast-based Resort Creative Agency that provides its carefully-curated portfolio of some of the world’s best luxury, sustainable resorts with a suite of personalised services including marketing, social media, sales, branding and publicity.
Tess has been a crucial member of the WRD team since 2004, when she joined the company as a Sales Executive fresh out of university with a Bachelor of Communications and dreams of becoming a travel journalist.
Today, 14 years later, she is celebrating the purchase of the business that has not only defined her career but has also allowed her to pursue her single greatest passion – championing environmental awareness.
“WRD is essentially an extension of my personal life and how much I love exploring and preserving the world,” Tess said. “I have always felt extremely fortunate to have my dream job and was driven to buy the business because I knew there were ways in which I could expand it that we hadn’t previously explored, including further embedding the sustainability seed within our culture.”
“My vision for WRD is that we trailblaze the sustainable luxury space in travel by curating a global community of socially responsible travellers who are committed to exploring the world, and conserving it at the same time,” she added.
Tess noted that while the travel industry has many cultural and economic benefits; it also, unfortunately, has a negative impact on the environment. It is one of the largest industries in the world – surpassing that of oil exports, food products and automobiles – and according to a study published in Nature Climate Change in May 2018, the carbon footprint of international travel is four times bigger than previously thought.
Increased pollution; discharges into the sea; habitat loss, alteration and fragmentation; and the depletion of the ozone layer are just some of the harmful impacts of global tourism, which produces about 8 percent of all global greenhouse gas emissions.
“WRD was borne out of our desire to combat the negative environmental toll of the global travel industry and provide the growing number of conscious travellers with more responsible options,” Tess said.
Hailing from a family of entrepreneurs and hard workers, Tess is well versed in what it takes to build a successful business, and said surrounding herself with a skilled and equally passionate team is paramount.
“WRD is made up of creative, capable and driven professionals with a genuine appetite for environmentally-friendly travel,” she said. “We live and breathe sustainability and that’s what makes our team, vision and brand proposition so unique.”
“We’re a young team and we’re proud of it. We’re also entirely female, which is not exactly intentional because I am a big believer in diversity, but it is refreshing in the business world, especially on the Gold Coast, where a lot of the biggest companies are run predominately by men.”
Tess’ small yet dynamic and pioneering team of marketing, PR, social media and design specialists are intimately familiar with the travel industry and well equipped to challenge the status quo.
Their combined experience spans some of the biggest names in the tourism and hospitality sectors in Australia including Wyndham Vacation Resorts Asia Pacific, MTA – Mobile Travel Agents, Mercure and Seaworld Resort & Water Park.
About World Resorts of Distinction
We are the home of transformative travel. We bring together a global community of travellers who seek authenticity and sustainability, offering a carefully-curated collection of socially responsible, sustainable and distinctive travel experiences in some of the world’s most luxurious settings.


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MoneySupermarket is considering how to extend flash sales across to TravelSupermarket following its acquisition of Local Daily Deals several weeks ago.
The price comparison specialist, which acquired 51% of Local Daily Deals for an initial consideration of £1 million, has already rebranded the Brighton-based service to MoneySupermarket Local Deals.
The deal could increase to £11 million depending on financial targets being met in the next three years.
Mark Guymer, MoneySupermarket's shopping, vouchers and partnerships boss, describes the deal as another good example of the company's activity beyond product comparison following the company's roll out of vouchers across its various verticals.
"Customers really like the deals proposition and it naturally sits with the MoneySupermarket proposition of getting more for their money.
"We have the relationship with all the major providers of travel inventory so it's relatively straightforward for us to go in and leverage that."
Guymer says TravelSupermarket currently promotes top deals but has no flash sales element.
He also says the company is only at the 'launch stage of the deals proposition' and currently extending it into big cities such as Manchester and Birmingham, after going live about five weeks ago.