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Last Updated on Thursday, 10 February, 2022 at 9:02 am by Andre Camilleri
BCRS Ltd responds to small players’ complaints, in letter sent to minister. CEO EDWARD CHETCUTI speaks to Dayna Camilleri Clarke
A company that will launch Malta’s bottle recycling scheme has offered to waive a product registration fee that small-scale operators say will bankrupt them, providing government provides them with financial assistance. In an open letter to Environment Minister Aaron Farrugia, BCRS Ltd said that it proposed to government to “provide a financial contribution” to its capital expenditures and waive a €230,000 annual licencing fee for the first year of operation. BCRS was responding to a letter sent to the minister by several small-scale beverage importers and producers last week, in which they warned that the €100 per-beverage-type fee would financially disable them and cut them out of the market.
Speaking to The Malta Business Weekly, BCRS Ltd CEO, Edward Chetcuti, explained that BCRS Malta Ltd would like all businesses, small and large, to actively participate in the scheme… in fact, many were consulted along the way.
“We have heard their concerns and wish to address them immediately. We are working closely with government proposing to waive the product registration fees. Naturally, we want the scheme to be a success from the launch in April. This is a huge project for the islands, like nothing we have seen before. Over 300 high tech digital bottle return vending banks are already on their way to the islands. It’s going to be a huge change in the way we see recycling.”
In reply to concerns raised, Chetcuti said that the scheme also includes administration fees based on the number of beverage containers placed on the market. It defended a decision to leave wines and spirits out of the scheme, saying this was in line with other countries with similar successful models. Chetcuti noted that operating the system would require an IT network linking 350 vending machines together with a secured database of registered beverage containers. He said the €100 fee “should actually be higher” but said the entity would be willing to waive the payment if government:
1. Agrees to properly enforce the system to ensure all beverage importers complied with the system;
2. Waives a €230,000 annual licencing fee due in the first year of operation;
3. Financially contributes to BCRS’ capital expenditure, which it said has topped €17m without benefitting from EU funding; and
4. Helps BCRS with its public education campaigns
As of April, BCRS the Beverage Container Refund Scheme will come into effect nationwide: “The scheme is intended to close the loop on the production cycle of single-use beverage bottles and cans. Across the world, tonnes of single-use beverage containers are produced each year, with a great amount of them ending up being disposed of in less than careful ways; polluting our seas and the environment at large. The Beverage Container Refund Scheme will address this by actively incentivising their return for a refund, effectively translating a problem into an opportunity – the waste will then become a resource,” said Chetcuti.
BCRS Malta Ltd is the licensed operator for Malta’s upcoming Beverage Container Refund Scheme – a not-for-profit company incorporated by three associations representing Malta’s beverage market – the Malta Beverage Producers Association, the Malta Beverage Importers Association and the Malta Beverage Retailers Association. The company will assume the responsibility for the nationwide return of beverage container single-use waste on behalf of producers, retailers and catering undertakings. To achieve this goal, BCRS Malta Ltd is investing over €17m in private capital infrastructure for a front-end and back-end beverage container recycling system.
In addition, the company is developing a facility at Ħal Far to process the recycled beverage containers, which it will then be entitled to sell overseas.
When asked how exactly it will impact shoppers, Chetcuti replied: “The Beverage Container Refund Scheme will incentivise the return of single-use beverage containers by applying a refundable deposit of €0.10c on the sale of eligible beverages. These include water, carbonated and non-carbonated soft drinks, ciders, beers, ready to drink coffee and dilutables in glass, PET or metal bottles and cans.”
A network of Reverse Vending Machines shall be available to consumers all over Malta and Gozo for returns of beverage containers, acting as the front-end of this innovative beverage container recycling system powered by the latest Internet of Things (IoT) technology. These Reverse Vending Machines will be available at supermarkets and many other public locations.”
“What’s more? The scheme will create new jobs locally,” concluded Chetcuti. The Beverage Container Refund Scheme plans to achieve high recycling targets, aiming for 90% returns of all beverage containers by 2026.


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Samsung's new Smart TVs will be controlled with a wag of your finger
It seems not even the impending holiday is stopping some of the tech industry's heavy hitters from teasing their standout products for the 2014 CES. First LG and Samsung unveiled separate 105-inch curved UHD TVs on the same day, and now Samsung is dropping some details on its Smart TVs for next year. In addition to less complicated voice commands, the company's 2014 Smart TV line will allow the use of "finger gestures" for basic controls like changing the channel, adjusting the volume, or rewinding video.
The improved voice command system cuts down on how many specific commands need to be given for certain controls, so users can interact with the TV much more quickly. For example, instead of saying "change channel" followed by "channel number [fill in the blank]" to switch to a new station, viewers can now just say the channel number on its own.
Samsung's current crop of Smart TVs already feature voice commands attuned to the native languages of 11 different countries, but the 2014 models will raise that number to 23 to reach a wider market. Additionally, searching the internet with voice commands will cause a window showing their results to pop up on the bottom of the screen, so they can keep watching video at the same time.
The most prominent new feature however is an enhanced gesture control system that only requires the use of one finger. According to Samsung, users will be able to cycle through menus and channels by pointing at the display and making certain movements. So far though, the only specific gesture the company has mentioned is that moving your finger in a counterclockwise motion will stop a video or scroll backwards through selections on the screen.
Unfortunately Samsung seems to only be offering a small taste of what's to come, since those are the only details it's revealed for the time being – no word on a price or release date for any of its new Smart TVs just yet. It seems we'll have to wait until CES in January to find out anything more.

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Persona 5 Scramble: The Phantom Strikers -- the upcoming action role-playing game from Koei Tecmo and Omega Force -- isn't just some Dynasty Warriors-style spin-off. As evidenced by the title's most recent livestream blowout, Scramble is actually an in-depth sequel to Persona 5. Be sure to catch the latest gameplay trailer, which we've embedded above.
It takes place six months after the events of Persona 5, with the story focusing on the development and growth of the Phantom Thieves as characters. For example, Makoto and Haru have both moved on to university. The plot itself revolves around the gang going on a road trip across Japan, but of course, things don't go quite as planned (thanks Persona Central for the translated information).
Koei Tecmo has also revealed that the game is around 90 per cent complete, meaning that it's in the "refinement" phase of development. Scramble already has a release date in Japan -- it's due out on the 20th February, 2020 -- but it's nice to know that it's basically finished.
As for a Western date, we probably won't be getting one until Persona 5 Royal is locked down. Still, it's looking like 2020 is going to be a big year for fans of the Phantom Thieves.


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Bogus Weight-Loss Claims Leads to $9 Million in Fines
Under the settlement, Lindsey Duncan and the companies he controlled are barred from making "deceptive claims about the health benefits or efficacy of any dietary supplement or drug product," according to an FTC statement. The defendants also must substantiate any future weight-loss claims with at least two well-controlled human clinical tests.
Duncan touted the weight-loss benefits of green coffee bean extract through appearances on "The Dr. Oz Show," "The View" and other TV programs. Duncan used his "Dr. Oz" appearance in his marketing campaign after the show aired, the complaint stated. Also, the complaint said that Duncan's paid spokespeople portrayed themselves on TV as independent sources of information without disclosing their financial ties to the companies. Duncan's companies subsequently sold tens of millions of dollars worth of the extract, according to the FTC.
"Lindsey Duncan and his companies made millions by falsely claiming that green coffee bean supplements cause significant and rapid weight loss," said Jessica Rich, Director of the FTC's Bureau of Consumer Protection. "This case shows that the Federal Trade Commission will continue to fight deceptive marketers' attempts to prey on consumers trying to improve their health."
The FTC charged that Duncan and his companies deceptively claimed that the supplement could let consumers lose 17 pounds and 16 percent of their body fat in just 12 weeks without diet or exercise. He backed up the statement with a clinical study, which the FTC charged was severely flawed. In September 2014, the FTC settled charges against the company that sponsored the severely flawed study that Duncan discussed on "Dr. Oz." In October, the Texas Attorney General's office charged Duncan with duping the public by claiming to be a doctor when he isn't one.


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SolarCity to boost sales staff by 300 in Roseville; job fair Saturday
SolarCity Corp. is adding 300 sales jobs to its Roseville call center. The san mateo-based company is hosting a job fair Saturday. It already employs 475 at its 60,000-square-foot center.
SolarCity , one of the nation’s leading solar providers, announced its move into a vast new Roseville, California office to accommodate its growing local staff.
And here’s the bad news: They want a rebate on sales taxes and they want a permanent exemption. “First, the McGuire group is asking to avoid paying their fair share of property taxes-not just for a.
What today’s RBA decision means for you It means wife Alex, and children Amber and Evie enjoy things they might otherwise do without. "You can get the luxuries, a night out every now and again which we wouldn’t be able to afford if we.
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Residential solar installer SolarCity will be hiring "at least 300 additional employees" through this year to strengthen its sales staff in Roseville, California. On Saturday, the company hosted a job fair to start filling those positions. In 2014, SolarCity added 4,000 new employees to its workforce, taking the total to close to 10,000.
SolarCity expects to boost its local workforce by 65 percent in 2015, hiring at least 300 additional employees to the inside sales team. solarcity inaugurated the new office today with a ribbon cutting ceremony and will host a job fair onsite tomorrow, Saturday, Mar. 28, to kick off hiring efforts.
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text: A report by the leadership advisory and search firm Russell Reynolds Associates, called Divides and Dividends: Leadership Actions for a More Sustainable Future, has revealed some interesting facts and insights on Corporate Indias approach towards strategic implementation of sustainability in comparison with the rest of the world. Globally, around 43 per cent of organisations have conveyed and implemented sustainability into their everyday functioning. The report highlights that corporate India on the other hand is way ahead in its approach towards sustainability. 57 per cent of organisations in India have a sustainability strategy that has been acted upon and communicated. With sustainability expected to drive most business organisations in the next decade, Indias appears to be thinking ahead already.The report that is based on responses of more than 9,500 respondents - C-Suite executives, next-generation leaders and employees - including 1,392 in India further revealed that leaders in India under the importance of sustainability in their approach and are open to exploring newer opportunities to implement the same.Some of the key highlights of the reports are:More than 45 per cent of C-suite leaders in India believe that their sustainability approach is mainly driven by brand management concerns, and they want to be seen as socially responsible and reputable or to use sustainability for competitive differentiation.Around 29 per cent of C-suite leaders in India mentioned that their efforts for driving sustainability are motivated by value creation and the creation of much-needed opportunities and access for disadvantaged or underserved groups.70 per cent of Indias next-generation leaders have taken more than three responsibilities in the last two years to improve environmental and social outcomes and stay well ahead of the global average (40 per cent) and their APAC neighbours (49 per cent).Our research shows that while business leaders in India are firmly committed to sustainability action, many are running into myriad challenges on their sustainability journeys, from bureaucracy and a lack of organisational investment to short-term pressures from investors. It's also comforting to note that next-gen leaders in India seem to be getting a lot more exposure to strategic sustainability initiatives vis-a-vis the global average, which sets up Indian businesses well for the future, said Vijuraj Eranazhath, consultant, Russell Reynolds Associates.


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Indian Startups Diversify Their Businesses to Offset COVID-19 Induced Losses
By Manish Singh
E-commerce giant Flipkart is planning to launch a hyperlocal service that would enable customers to buy items from local stores and have those delivered to them in an hour and a half or less. Yatra, an online travel and hotel ticketing service, is exploring a new business line altogether: supplying office accessories.
Flipkart and Yatra are not the only firms eyeing new business categories. Dozens of firms in the country have branched out by launching new services in recent weeks, in part to offset the disruption to their core offerings caused by the COVID-19 epidemic.
Swiggy and Zomato, the nation’s largest food delivery startups, began delivering alcohol in select parts of the country last month.
Photo courtesy of Ronit Bhattacharjee.
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Today, Microsoft announced that it will roll out some new features to the Xbox Preview members. One of the big additions to this update is the Arena on Xbox Live feature!
It was announced during E3 this year and is now available for Xbox Preview members. The Arena is a daily tournament for Xbox players to enter and compete. Right now, Xbox Preview members can sign up for practice tournaments and Killer Instinct is the only game available. Expect more titles and real tournaments when the Arena comes out in an official update for all Xbox consoles.
A few other notable additions came out with this Preview update. Achievement Rarity is a highly sought after addition that gives gamers the chance to see how unique an achievement is among all Xbox players. You will be able to celebrate the achievement with a new sound and animation!
You can read more about the update HERE. The news post has more information about group messaging and searching for clubs. Speaking of clubs – you can join the GameOctane club on Xbox Live! Search GameOctane and join in the fun!
Are you excited for casual e-sports tournaments that the Arena will offer? Let us know in the comments!


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Per a new tweet from the studio, an announcement regarding a new “update for the Silent Hill series” is set to be revealed at 2pm PDT (10pm BST) on Wednesday (October 19).
“In your restless dreams, do you see that town?” the cryptic tweet reads.
Rumours of a new entry in the Silent Hill franchise have circulated for years, with a report late last year suggesting Konami plans to revive the franchise alongside Metal Gear Solid and Castlevania.
In your restless dreams, do you see that town?
— Silent Hill Official (@SilentHill) October 16, 2022
The news of the forthcoming announcement comes after Christophe Gans, the director of the original Silent Hill movie and the upcoming reboot, confirmed that Konami has “several” Silent Hill games in development.
Speaking to French website Movie & Game (and translated by ResetEra user Angie) Gans admitted he “knows a bit about the [next Silent Hill game]”, before saying that he was “working with the original creators at Konami [and] there are several games in development as we speak.”
Earlier this year, Gans revealed Konami’s plans for a “global” reboot of the series. In May of this year, potential leaks circulated of an upcoming game and the strategic partnership Konami entered with horror specialists Bloober Team raising questions on whether they will be taking the reigns of a new Silent Hill game. Well, it looks like more fuel has been thrown on the fire from an unlikely source.
Elsewhere, Gans confirms the longstanding rumour that Bloober Team are working on a remake of Silent Hill 2 while “several other teams” are working on the various other titles. Horror specialists Bloober partnered with Konami last year and earlier this year, Bloober Team CEO Piotr Babieno refused to comment on the ongoing rumours regarding a Silent Hill project, but said the studio will talk about what’s coming up “as soon as we can”.


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Reports are flying that Apple is looking to put an electric car on the market by 2020.
Rumors started swirling earlier this month when Business Insider reported that whatever Apple was planning would “give Tesla a run for its money.”
It looks like profit is not the only thing Apple is looking to take from Tesla-- Bloomberg reports that Apple has been poaching Tesla employees, along with executives from Mercedes-Benz’ R&D unit, for a team of about 200 working under Steve Zadesky, who led the development of the iPhone.
Additionally, a lawsuit from battery manufacturer A123 Systems LLC alleges that Apple has hired a number of their engineers, including former Ford engineer Mujeeb Ijaz, in a move that violates A123’s non-disclosure contracts. The company says Apple has not been able to guarantee that their new hires would not be sharing A123 proprietary technology.
Apple’s five year time frame is incredibly tight, but news reports say the technology giant has been secretly working on the project for years. Developing a car is a lengthy process and established companies generally put five to seven years into a new model. There’s also the issue of finding a manufacturer, though speculation points to overseas contractors in China or Magna Steyr in Austria.
Initial reports say Apple’s car will be a fully electric minivan, likely with a highly integrated infotainment system based off of the CarPlay system that was unveiled last year. Perhaps its Chrysler, which has announced plans to introduce a new plug-in minivan next year, who will get a run for its money.
If--or when?--Apple jumps into the EV market, it will likely make a huge impact, but for now, everything is tightly under wraps, with Apple’s team working in a “top-secret” lab outside of the company’s main campus. Will any Michigan car executives make the move to Silicon Valley? We’ll have to stay tuned.


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Half the size of a paperclip, weighing less than a tenth of a gram, it leaps a few inches, hovers for a moment on fragile, flapping wings, and then speeds along a preset route through the air.
Industry heavyweight AMD has formed a custom-chip unit that will allow the company to expand beyond the constraints of the anemic PC market to lucrative spaces such as game consoles and tablets.
A string of benchmark results swirling in the Internet ether seem to indicate that Toshiba's upcoming Android AT10LE tablet will be powered by Nvidia's next-gen Tegra 4 processor.
The latest statistics breaking down Mountain View's Android market share are in, and yes, Jelly Bean (4.1, 4.2 has finally managed to surpass Ice Cream Sandwich (4.0) in the percentage of installs on Android devices accessing Google's Play store.
In an effort to determine if conditions were ever right on Mars to sustain life, a team of scientists, including a Michigan State University professor, has examined a meteorite that formed on the red planet more than a billion years ago.
I’m at Qualcomm’s Developer conference this week and, as you’d expect, the corporation is presenting a massive amount of technology.
There are quite a lot of people who are seriously concerned about maintaining their privacy in an age where aerial drones - like the Parrot AR - are increasingly easy to build or buy.
Nintendo president Satoru Iwata says his company is working to alter the "misconception" that the recently launched Wii U is an underpowered system.
When individuals create and modify their virtual reality avatars, the hardships faced by their alter egos can influence how they perceive virtual environments.
Scientists at Princeton University used off-the-shelf printing tools to create a functional ear capable of "hearing" radio frequencies far beyond the range of normal human capability.
When we normally think of electric race cars we envision ones used for traditional racing around a track in a competition designed to generate a winner from a crowd of competitors.
The bankrupt Lehman Brothers is suing Intel, claiming that the chip company violated the terms of a collateral swap agreement.
Worldwide tablet sales continued to surge, growing 142.4 percent in the first quarter of 2013.
Mean corporate types are planning to shift their computer hardware bill to their staff, according to analyst outfit Gartner.
While Microsoft’s Surface tablets proved completely underwhelming, a report suggests that the company might have another bash at the platform.
HTC has released its Q1 earnings and they are as bleak as ever. Revenues were down 37 percent to $1.45 billion, while profits dropped to just $2.8 million.
British Parliament appears to be a little concerned that the search engine Google might not have been telling the whole truth the last time it showed up.
Intel is starting to talk up its next generation GPUs, dubbed Iris. The new GPU is set to debut in Haswell later this year and it seems to be quite a performer.
There has been troubled buzz on World War Z for quite some time now, and it’s left us scratching our collective heads wondering what went wrong.
In an ambitious project that looks like a cross between a green Millennium Falcon and a villain’s lair from a James Bond movie, France’s EuropaCity is nothing less than a self-contained underground city, only part of it sticks up from the surrounding landscape.


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Police: Jewelry store workers pepper sprayed in Greensboro robbery
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Police are searching for two men who pepper sprayed a group of jewelry store employees during a Saturday morning robbery in Greensboro.
According to police, the robbery was reported shortly before 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Finks Jewelers at 1951 Battleground Ave.
Store employees told police the two suspects were dressed in all black, masked and wearing hooded sweatshirts when they entered the store. One of the suspects was armed with a handgun, while the other was carrying pepper spray, police said.
Police say all the employees inside the store were pepper sprayed and ordered to get on the ground. The suspects then stole an undisclosed amount of money and left the store, police said.
Officers attempted to track the culprits using a K-9, but they were not found.
No ample suspect descriptions were provided.
Police did not say how many workers were inside the store at the time.
Further details were not available.
Police ask that anyone with additional information would call Crimestoppers at (336) 373-1000.
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ANCHORAGE, Alaska, May 7, 2018 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The U.S. Small Business Administration announces a new grant opportunity for a Women's Business Center and seeks a host organization to provide business counseling, training and additional resources to women entrepreneurs in the state of Alaska.
The Women's Business Center grant funding opportunity will provide $150,000 for an eligible, nonprofit organization to help establish a new Women's Business Center in Alaska.
"The funding of a new Women's Business Center in Alaska will expand women's access to resources to help their businesses succeed," SBA Assistant Administrator Kathy McShane said. "We know that when women get help in the early stages of forming their businesses, they are more likely to succeed. We are encouraging organizations to come forward to provide small business assistance for women entrepreneurs, who are an engine for economic growth."
The SBA Women's Business Centers are a national network of more than 100 centers that offer one-on-one counseling, training, networking, workshops and mentoring to women entrepreneurs on numerous business development topics. These include business startup, access to capital, international trade opportunities, marketing and federal contracting. During Fiscal Year 2017, Women's Business Centers across the country provided assistance to nearly 150,000 entrepreneurs, which resulted in 17,000 new business starts.
By expanding the Women's Business Center program into Alaska, the SBA is reinforcing its commitment to expand its assistance and resources to women entrepreneurs. The Women's Business Center will provide in-depth business training and counseling for women looking to start or grow their business.
"Women are an economic powerhouse to the Alaska small business community, yet data shows there is still a gap in the resources women entrepreneurs receive. Establishing a Women's Business Center in the state is one of the ways the SBA seeks to work with local partners to level the playing field for women-owned small businesses," SBA Alaska District Director Nancy Porzio said. "As a former small business owner, I understand the challenges women in business sometimes face and the importance of local support systems like Women's Business Centers."
Eligible applicants must be private, nonprofit organizations with 501(c) tax-exempt status from the U.S. Treasury/Internal Revenue Service and must provide services to the population within the state of Alaska. Such a nonprofit organization may include a university foundation, a chamber of commerce, or an economic development institution.
To submit an application for this grant opportunity, go to the www.grants.gov portal and type "OWBO" in the keyword search to pull up the grant announcement for Alaska.
Applications must be submitted via grants.gov by the grant deadline Monday, June 11.
Direct any questions about the WBC funding opportunity to the SBA's Office of Women's Business Ownership (OWBO) via email at email@example.com.
Interested organizations can also attend a Bidders Conference information session Tuesday, May 8 at 9:30 a.m. at the SBA Alaska District Office, 420 L Street, Suite 300, Anchorage, AK 99501.
About the U.S. Small Business Administration
The U.S. Small Business Administration makes the American dream of business ownership a reality. As the only go-to resource and voice for small businesses backed by the strength of the federal government, the SBA empowers entrepreneurs and small business owners with the resources and support they need to start and grow their businesses. It delivers services to people through an extensive network of SBA field offices and partnerships with public and private organizations. To learn more, visit www.sba.gov.
The SBA Alaska District Office serves the entire state of Alaska with offices in Anchorage and Fairbanks. Follow on Twitter at @SBAPacificNW.
SOURCE U.S. Small Business Administration


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'High-tech vending machine' coming to Greater Cincinnati Walmart
It's big, orange and full of stuff you want.
Walmart is adding its first Pickup Tower in the Greater Cincinnati area.
The tower, which acts like a giant "high-tech vending machine" for online orders will go live on Friday at the Walmart Supercenter at 2900 Towne Boulevard, in Middletown.
According to a news release on the new feature, the 16-foot tall tower can fulfill a customer’s online order in less than a minute. When customers order online, they can select the pickup option at checkout, then store employees load the order into the machine. Customers then go to the store, scan a barcode and receive their order.
“Pickup Towers are the latest example of Walmart’s commitment to digital acceleration and innovation, as well as convenience, helping customers save time and shop however, whenever, wherever they want,” Store Manager Darren Dooley said in a statement.
Another change is coming to the Middletown Walmart. The store will undergo a remodel in October and will be the latest to offer its free online grocery pickup service.
Customers will be able to pickup online grocery orders without leaving their cars, similar to a Kroger ClickList.
“Grocery shopping, especially for busy families with kids, used to take a couple of hours on the weekend,” Dooley said. “Now, it's a matter of a few clicks and one of our associates will bring the order out to their vehicle.”


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Tackling the talent issue at the Digiday Agency Summit
The discussion around attracting and retaining talent in the advertising industry isn’t going away any time soon. We’ll be devoting an entire afternoon to the subject at the Digiday Agency Summit, which will be held in Key Biscayne, Florida, from Oct. 26 – 28.
On the first day of the summit, attendees will get the employer’s take on the situation from agency executives from Deutsch LA, Isobar and Young & Laramore. But one session in particular will turn the tables and focus on what advertising’s C-suite can learn from those in the industry trenches: the millennials.
Shareen Pathak, brands editor, will sit down with four millennials working in different departments in agencies across the U.S. to get the dirt on what it’s really like starting out in advertising today. From transparency at the executive level to a clear path for their careers, this session will discuss what millennials really want from the shops that employ them.
Our millennials are:
Amit Gurnani, copywriter, Publicis Seattle
A self-described “drag queen & copywriter,” Gurnani has written copy for Crate&Barrel and UNO Pizzeria. At present, he is helping relaunch the American Girl brand and working on their 2015 holiday campaign.
Hudson Sullivan, director of brand strategy, KBS+
Sullivan works on brand strategy for clients like Nike, Harman, and Mountain Dew and is one of Business Insider’s 30 Under 30 for the year 2015.
Christi Rohrkemper, senior strategist, Organic
Rohrkemper is a senior strategist at Detroit shop Organic, a marketing agency that uses data to “accurately predict outcomes, spot trends, identify behaviors, and create a much deeper connection with consumers.” Sound millennial-ish? It should — Organic was founded in 1993.
Shannon Hollsten, senior copywriter, GSD&M
Hollsten writes copy for Walgreens TV spots, Ace Hardware radio spots, and has her own web series about two friends trying to make it in show biz.
The Digiday Agency Summit kickoff will also feature discussions around how to keep your employees from falling out of love with you, led by Kim Getty, president, Deutsch LA, and how to build an innovation culture around talent, led by Dave Meeker, vp, innovation, Isobar and Carolyn Hadlock, principal & executive creative director, Young & Laramore.
Check out the full conference agenda here to learn more.
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Retail inflation for industrial workers eased to 5.63 per cent in August as compared to 6.31 per cent in the same month a year ago, mainly due to lower prices of certain food items. Retail inflation measured in terms of the Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers (CPI-IW) is the benchmark for working out dearness allowance for central government employees and dearness relief for pensioners. “Year-on-year inflation (CPI-IW) based on all-items stood at 5.63 per cent for August 2020 as compared to 5.33 per cent for the previous month (July 2020) and 6.31 per cent during the corresponding month (August 2019) of the previous year,” a labour ministry statement said.
According to the statement, the food inflation stood at 6.67 per cent against 6.38 per cent in the previous month and 5.10 per cent during the year-ago period. The All-India CPI-IW for August 2020 increased by 2 points to 338.On one-month percentage change, it increased by (+) 0.6 per cent between July and August 2020 compared to (+) 0.31 per cent rise between corresponding months of the previous year.
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Gone is Gone Releases Debut, Self-Titled EP
Experimental rock band Gone Is Gone has released their highly-anticipated, debut self-titled EP today via their imprint label Black Dune Records in partnership with Rise Records/BMG. Fans can now purchase the record at online and physical retailers.
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Gone Is Gone is comprised of Troy Sanders, Troy Van Leeuwen, Tony Hajjar and Mike Zarin. Together, the rock quintet blends an amalgam of styles and influences for a brooding and emotional journey that spans 8 epic songs like “Violescent,” “Starlight” and “Stolen From Me.” The new EP is just the beginning for the band as they prepare for the release of their first full-length record that’s expected out in the near future.
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>> We have worked long and hard.>> Potential new rules on auto production announced Monday, part of a revamp of the contentious North American Free Trade Agreement, or NAFTA. Reuters correspondent, David Lauter.>> This trade agreement is a big deal for autos because it requires 75% of the value of cars and trucks in the United States and Mexico to be produced in those two countries.
>> The preliminary agreement, which is so far short on details, is also expected to help US farmers, who export most of their products to Mexico and Canada.>> Mexico's promise to immediately start purchasing as much foreign product as they can. They're gonna work on that very hard.>> The deal unveiled on an awkward phone call Monday between President Trump and Mexico's outgoing president, Enrique Pena Nieto.
>> The president is on the phone.
Enrique, you wanna put that on this phone, please. Hello?>> After finally establishing a phone connection, President Trump also announced a notable change to NAFTA.>> I like to call this deal the United States-Mexico Trade Agreement. I think I think it's an elegant name. I think NAFTA has a lot of bad connotations for the United States cuz it was a rip off.
>> Monday's breakthrough amping up the pressure on Canada to get on board.>> We will see whether or not we decide to put up Canada or just do a seperate deal with Canada, if they want to make the deal.>> Canada was left off to the side while the United States and Mexico pursued this agreement.
Now Canada has exactly one week to come back in and try to sign onto this deal before it gets notified to Congress and gets signed as a bilateral agreement. Canada or course would make it a trilateral agreement.>> Shares of US automakers, which stand to gain from a revamped trade deal rallied sharply on the news.


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The United States National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has fined Ferrari $3.5 million for not filing "early warning reports" indicating safety issues with the agency. According to the NHTSA, Ferrari has been required to file quarterly early warning reports since 2011, the year when parent Fiat started sales in the US.
Before its parent started selling in the US, Ferrari was not required to file the reports since it is considered as a small-volume manufacturer. Ferrari admitted violating the law after failing to file the reports to NHTSA since 2011, and failing to report three fatal incidents, NHTSA said in a statement.
Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx in the statement that there is no excuse for “failing to follow laws created to keep drivers safe.”
He noted that the fine imposed against Ferrari means that all carmakers will be held accountable if they failed to do their part in the “mission to keep Americans safe on the road.”
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles – a merger between Chrysler Group and Fiat – recently announced plans to spin off Ferrari and list its shares to raise funds for financing its five-year expansion project.


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Mi App Store Crosses 50 Billion Downloads MilestoneBy cheatmaster 03:22 Tue, 03 Aug 2021 Comments
Xiaomi has announced that its Mi App Store has crossed the 50 billion downloads milestone, a feat it achieved in just four years - the app store was launched back in 2012. The figure stood at 35 billion in December last year and 40 billion at the discontinue of Q1 2016.
The company also revealed the peak download figure of 180 million per day, with Wechat, QQ, and Taobao being the most downloaded apps of all time. The Mi App Store now has a market share of 18% in China, making it the second largest Android app store in the country.
A total of 200 million users are now using the Chinese company's MIUI Read-Only Memory (ROM) worldwide, it was revealed.
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Americans for Tax Fairness and the Institute for Policy Studies released a report showing a startling statistic: America’s billionaires got $434 billion richer amid the pandemic.
“The surge in billionaire wealth during a global pandemic underscores the grotesque nature of unequal sacrifice,” said Chuck Collins, one of the study’s co-authors.
Billionaire wealth may well be grotesque, but a sensible way of looking at the underlying data would lead to the conclusion that America’s richest individuals lost wealth during the crisis, not gained it.
The study, picked up by media outlets including CNBC and Forbes, examines billionaires’ wealth between March 18 — the rough start date of the pandemic shutdown, when most federal and state economic restrictions were in place — and May 19. It relied on the Forbes’ billionaire list, which itself is built around stock-market performance.
Think about that in the market context. The pandemic did not start March 18 (nor, of course, had it ended on May 19), and certainly market concerns about the pandemic did not start March 18. Far from it.
A more logical way to think about whether billionaires got richer, or not, is to think about the performance from the Feb. 19 peak in the market, after which more investors began to get concerned by the novel virus. You then get to see who got richer even in the face of the crippling economic blow.
The real answer is, not many have. MarketWatch ran the numbers from the peak and, in the interest of time, only used the top 50 billionaires. MarketWatch also took the cheat of using the S&P 500 SPX, +0.23% for billionaires with private interests rather than Forbes’ more complex method. (Also, MarketWatch didn’t look at stock purchases during the month.)
Cumulatively, the top 50 billionaires lost $232 billion between the market’s peak and this Tuesday. If the remaining billionaires on the Forbes list lost wealth at the same roughly 12.5% rate that the top 50 experienced, that’s another $200 billion–plus wiped out.
Jeff Bezos of Amazon.com AMZN, -0.40% did get richer, by $13.5 billion. Bezos and Amazon have been big winners as people across the world rely on the service for an ever-increasing percentage of their consumption.
The Walton family, with their stakes in retail behemoth Walmart WMT, -0.52%, also were winners. Jim, Alice and Rob Walton each made about $3 billion during the Feb. 19–to–May 19 span.


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Lake Tahoe AleWorX releases first beer and Revive Coffee & Wine hosts barista throwdown (photos)
Who knew beer and coffee could make such a great combination? On Saturday, Jan. 21, up-and-coming South Shore brewery Lake Tahoe AleWorX released its first beer at Revive Coffee & Wine with taps both inside and out, while a Barista Throwdown — which the two businesses co-hosted aside Reno-based Old World coffee — took place indoors.
Approximately 10 local baristas competed in the bracket-stye throwdown as South Lake Tahoe residents and visitors sipped AleWorX’s California Common and celebrated community.
Enjoy some of our favorite shots from the night. All photos courtesy of Julie Zeid.


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Scotland Tech Sector Growing
Scotland tech sector one of the biggest in the country outside London and the South East.
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A recent research released by Tech Nation shows that Scotland's tech sector is now one of the strongest in the country outside the South East and London. The new data, which was released ahead of the London Tech Week, reveals that there were more than 69,000 job openings in the tech sector in Glasgow and Edinburgh in 2019.
Scotland tech sector has been showing signs of recovery following the Covid-19 lockdown. In recent weeks, hundreds of jobs have been created with Amazon leading the way by creating hundreds of new roles in Fife and Dundee.
UK Government Minister for Scotland Iain Steward said: "It is fantastic to see our multi-billion pound digital tech sector not only continue to thrive but make a vital contribution to economic recovery as we emerge from the coronavirus pandemic. This report shows Scotland is a competitive choice for both companies and individuals creating high-quality, well-paid jobs."
"We are at the forefront in publishing the boundaries in areas such as artificial intelligence, big data, cybersecurity, fintech and gaming. The UK Government is proud to champion the digital tech sector and will continue to support its growth in Scotland."
Digital Secretary Oliver Dowden said: "These new figures demonstrate the strength and depth of our tech sector as an engine of job creation kickstarting our economy as we emerge from the pandemic.
"We are a nation of innovators, entrepreneurs and inventors, and technology will underpin our infrastructure revolution of national renewal to unite and level up the UK. This government is backing people to succeed by investing heavily in cutting-edge research, digital skills and digital infrastructure to support our economic recovery."


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With the global CBD movement supercharged by the 2018 U.S. Farm Bill, cannabis and beverage companies alike are officially beginning to launch CBD-infused beverage products in the U.S. market.
The rollout of various CBD-infused beverages throughout Q1 and Q2 2019 in the United States will likely set the foundation for hemp infused markets across the world, as these brands will gain a first-mover advantage in the emerging subsegment of the world’s largest functional drinks market.
The Alkaline Water Company Prepares For U.S. Hemp Infused Alkaline Domination
Last week, the Alkaline Water Company (NASDAQ and TSXV: WTER), one of the fastest growing alkaline water companies in the U.S., announced that it had launched the first phase of its “A88 Infused Beverage Division” product line—with hemp infused alkaline water products to follow shortly.
Alkaline88® is already sold in over 47,500 retail locations nationwide in all 50 states, including 9 of the top 10 largest retailers in the United States and 2 of the largest retailers in the entire world.
Upcoming A88 Infused Beverage products—which include “sparkling flavored hemp infused alkaline water, hemp infused flavored Alkaline88® original, and vitamin infused Alkaline88® original”—are expected to become available for commercial sale in the following weeks.
In order to meet growing customer demand for Alkaline88® products and prepare for the expansion of the company’s A88 Infused Beverage Division, the Alkaline Water Company has expanded their existing relationship with Western Group Packaging (WGP), a key co-packing partner who operates a 150,000 square feet state-of-the-art packaging and manufacturing facility.
The launch of Alkaline88® hemp infused drinks will make the Alkaline Water Company one of the first companies in the United States to bring the benefits of true water-soluble, bioactive natural hemp extract in premium alkaline water form to U.S. consumers.
New Age Beverages
New Age Beverages (NASDAQ: NBEV), a U.S. based organic and natural beverage company aiming to become the world’s leading healthy beverage company, recently announced a signed agreement to “develop and distribute Marley branded cannabis-infused beverages.”
New Age Beverages plans to design its Marley+CBD product line with Docklight Brands, a cannabis brand holding company that in addition to Marley Natural, owns brands such as The Goodship, Irisa, Dutchy and Headlight. Docklight Brands is backed by Privateer Holdings—the powerhouse private U.S. equity firm behind household names such as Tilray, High Park, and Leafly.
The first product to come out of the Marley+CBD portfolio will be “Marley+CBD Mellow Mood”, a relaxation drink that contains 25mg of pharmaceutical grade CBD per serving. Marley+CBD Mellow Mood, which will be sold first in Colorado, Oregon, Washington, and Michigan, holds the potential to be one of the the first globally-recognized CBD-infused relaxation drinks in the U.S. market.
Phivida Holdings Inc.
Phividia Holdings Inc. (CSE: VIDA and OTCQX: PHVAF), a premium functional food and beverage company, is developing a line of functional beverages and supplements infused with active hemp extract under the brand name “Oki”.
Oki beverages, which include iced teas and flavor-infused waters, contain 10mg of active hemp extract (a term often used interchangeably with CBD) per serving. Management expects the Oki product line to officially launch in over 1,000 outlets by early Q2 2019.
Phivida Holding’s Oki branded iced tea products will likely benefit from the mainstream awareness generated by New Age Beverage’s Marley+CBD product line. Oki’s focus on offering a more restorative benefit for the active consumer—as opposed to relaxation—will be key, as this may allow Phividia to avoid initial competition with the heavyweight Marley brand name and thus build a foothold in the CBD functional consumer segment.
Cannara Biotech Inc.
Cannara Biotech Inc. (CSE: LOVE), a vertically integrated cannabis company focused on cultivation and cannabis-infused products, announced last week that it had entered into a letter of intent with an unnamed Quebec microbrewery to develop cannabinoid-infused beverages.
Cannara claims to be building the largest cannabis cultivation facility in Quebec, with the ability to produce >100,000kg of cannabis at full capacity.
As it currently stands, Cannara’s planned brand portfolio includes a flavored CBD-infused beverage product line called “Liquid CBD”. Although Cannara has not announced any specific details regarding Liquid CBD’s launch strategy, Liquid CBD will come in 4 different flavors, with each containing 10mg of “full spectrum CBD” per serving.
CBD-Infused Beverage Trends Begin To Emerge
The fragmented nature of the beverage industry, a growing consumer trend towards more health-conscious products, and an increased demand for cannabis-infused beverages is providing new market entrants with a rare opportunity to seize market share.
This opportunity becomes especially pronounced when firms are capable of tapping into multiple consumer health trends at once, such is the case with the Alkaline Water Company and its forthcoming hemp-infused alkaline water product line.
Moreover, some of the world’s biggest drink brands are beginning to move into motion—New Age Beverage’s Marley Mellow Mood, already the world’s leading relaxation drink in the Global Ready to Drink (RTD) tea market, is expanding into the CBD-infused space. We believe that the Marley+CBD portfolio will likely serve as both a market and cultural catalyst for the legitimization of CBD-infused beverages, paving the way for future competitors to enter the high-growth CBD-infused beverage segment.
The top two players in the current space is likely the Alkaline Water Company and New Age Beverages. Both already have giant footprints in the beverage space and both are close to launching commercial cbd/hemp beverages. It will be interesting to see if, and how, their competitors catch up.
Disclosure: Directors of Mugglehead own shares of The Alkaline Water Company Inc. and other marijuana stocks not mentioned in this release.


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Parker said on Wednesday there is "no limit" to how Amazon is storing and listening to private conversations, adding that these recordings "could potentially be used against you in a court of law or for other purposes."
"If you're having a conversation in front of an Alexa-enabled device, Amazon is not guaranteeing you any privacy," Parker said in a discussion on stage with CNBC's Hadley Gamble at the Milken Institute MENA Summit.
Amazon came under fire last year when an Echo device reportedly secretly recorded a family's conversation and sent it to a random person. Amazon blamed the incident on Alexa misinterpreting a set of commands.
A spokesperson for Amazon told CNBC that customer trust is of the utmost importance, sit takes privacy seriously.
"By default, Echo devices are designed to only capture audio after it detects the wake word. Only after the wake word is detected does audio get streamed to the cloud, and the stream closes immediately after Alexa processes a customer request," the spokesperson said in an emailed statement.
"No audio is stored or saved on the device. Customers can also review and delete voice recordings."
Speaking to CNBC last month, Amazon's VP of Voice Pete Thompson said that his company was taking security and data privacy extremely seriously.
"Even when we put Alexa into our partner products that's something that we mandate of how they can do, how they can use this stuff. Obviously it is early days on how voice works and some of the biggest challenges is when you speak to it hands free, and you are talking to it from a distance. We try very hard to tune it, to make sure we've only heard 'Alexa' and then that's when it wakes up .. we have to keep improving that," he said.
Facebook, meanwhile, is facing mounting regulatory concerns amid questions over how it collects user data. Last week, Germany's antirust watchdog ruled Facebook cannot combine data from its various apps, like WhatsApp and Instagram, without voluntary user consent.
Parker said it is against tech companies' own financial interests to police themselves on data privacy and security.
"If the public dialogue doesn't change these companies' behavior then...it becomes a government issue," he said.
Parker, who is also the founder of Napster, left Facebook in 2006 after less than two years on the job. He was also an early investor in Spotify and served on the music-streaming giant's board until 2017.
He founded the Parker Institute for Cancer Immunotherapy in 2016 to research and develop better treatments for cancer.


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Do you want to find the best Tech News Sites….
We all know that information is power and in this 21st century, Information is the new global currency of the world. Technology is evolving and it’s important to keep abreast of latest trending information in technology.
For a better understanding on what technology is best suited for your needs, below are top 13 Technology sites that will provide you in-depth analysis, product reviews, product comparisons, tech acquisition and many interesting stories to keep you informed and up-to-date.
Engadget.com is a technology news website that offers the latest trends in the technological sector. It offers insight into the world of technology from Mobile tech news to web-based tech news.
When you are looking for a site to keep you updated on technological trends, Engadget offers you that and more. You can get tech reviews on various tech gadgets like laptops, mobile phones, Cameras, instruments, and even lightweight basic hacking techniques.
Acclaimed the world’s most comprehensive technology news based website with millions of online readers, TNW is a trusted news-based blog that focuses exclusively on tech information.
The Amsterdam based media website was founded in 2006 and offer journalistic tech trending news, seminars updates, innovation summit, conferences, IT industry standards, business, and future techs that would revolutionize the internet world.
They have a lot of writers and freelancers working remotely to deliver the latest trending tech news around the globe with writers stationed in Netherland, India, United Kingdom, and of course, the US where most trending news emanates from. In 2019, the tech news giant sold its controlling stake to financial times.
The giant America tech news publisher established in 2005 offers a robust website with the latest trending news in software and hardware and made available in many major languages.
It’s a website that you can be sure to keep you abreast and updated on historical IT facts, major trending news, breaking technological news, upcoming tech news, analysis, opinions on tech, and disruptive technology from around the world.
They are pioneers in offering tech publications related to startups and funding. They also host an annual tech conference that is hosted in major cities in the United States and many parts of Europe. It has huge followers on social media like Facebook and twitters.
Wired is one of the very few websites that have a long history dating back to the 19th century. It is an authority site that started as a magazine but today, host several technological trending blogs in various sectors like security, education, transportation, business, power, and science.
They believe technology affects the way we live. Wired.com focuses on emerging technologies as they affect culture, socialization, economics, and politics. With over 2.9M likes on its Facebook page alone, you will agree with me that it’s a blog that is widely read.
Softermii is a full-cycle product development company with in-depth expertise in innovative software. We don't pursue quantity over quality, focusing on what we do best – turning good ideas into great products. Our team implements technology while being focused on your business goals and working in close cooperation with the customer.
They main goal is to help companies boost the development process with flexible cooperation models while keeping the budgeting lower than onshore and ensuring total availability in your time zone. We guarantee on-time delivery and cover any deviation from the initial budget.
Also have an expert blog in which they share all their experience and knowledge in the field of creating applications and their design in niches: real estate, health care, fintech, e-commerce.
6. Google News
Google photos is a website that you should be surprised is on the list. It is not just a technological site but a host that offers incredible no of links to top tech sites by just a click on the search engine icon. As long as it’s on the web, Google will find it. Google is the number one top ranking and most visited website in the world.
When you need information on anything and don’t know where to search, Google is the way. GoogleNews is a product of Google that offers the latest trending news in the world of technology.
7. Tech Radar
TechRadar is a British online frontier site that focuses on delivering the latest tech news on trending mobile gadget and computer devices, reviews, specifications.
It is one of the most visited technology sites with monthly visitors of 100 million. It is also an authority tech news site that is trusted globally. Tech radar has news editors and freelancers across many European, Asian, and American countries which enables it to deliver consistently and up to date tech news.
8. Tech Trend
If you haven’t come across tech trend then I am afraid you’re way behind in the latest tech gist. Tech trend is a tech hub that keeps you informed with the latest advancement and development in technologies.
It offers breaking news on cryptocurrencies, rocket science, space technology, and future tech prediction. It is an ideal site for a tech enthusiast.
9. CNet News
This is a top American news website that provides investigative reporting on technology products and its close substitute. It is a global tech news platform that keeps visitors informed with the newest product reviews, product comparison, tech product pricing, tech articles, and audio podcast. It is a tech blog that is tailored to provide IT professionals with self-help tech content and readers with a unique blend of original technology news.
When you sign up on CNet, you are prompted to choose your field of interest from a list of tech niches. This is a good strategy to push to you only information tailored towards your interests. CNet is available for download on the mobile android play store and apple store.
Droid-life is a unique blend of rich tech information in software development. It offers an engaging site that exclusive focus on Google trending android technology and how it is changing the world. Droid-life is more or less an authoritative site when it comes to Google tools and software.
This is a global media platform that offers variety of information on technology and entertainment for its teaming online readers. It’s a popular site for tech self-help.
Gizmodo is a mixture of futuristic technology, and science news. Launched in 2002, the news site offers breaking news in technology. It gives product reviews on mobile apps, gaming gadgets, drones, camera and artificial intelligence which makes it a popular learning blog for the younger audience.
This is an American informative website that provides consistent and original news content. It covers news from various sectors like technology, business, energy, private sector, and politics among others. Axios offer a unique writing format that creates an appealing look for readers. It breaks down a particular article into section.
Axios offers a weekly newsletter that focuses on breakthrough technologies like electric cars, Silicon Valley trending innovations, cyber security tools and many more.


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Having DLC plans in place pre-launch is a growing trend these days. And a way of thought Ubisoft’s a subscriber to.
According to developer Ubisoft Reflections’ marketing assistant Adam Lavis, the studio’s already cooking up downloadable content plans for upcoming racer Driver: San Francisco. What the content will hold “hasn’t been fully finalised” though, and so, he’s is unable to spill the beans quite yet.
But there’s definitely “a plan,” he says, “it just depends on what aspects of the game we can offer stuff for.”
The game’s currently on for a Q4 2010 release on PC, Mac, PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.


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Initial talk of the brand launching an SUV surfaced following the unveiling of the Kubang concept at the 2011 Frankfurt Auto Show in Germany - and now the official announcement has been made.
Taking its name from the Via Emilia Levante, a road in Bologna, Italy where the brothers who founded Maserati first conceived of the brand, the Levante will feature the same platform as Maserati’s Quattroporte luxury sedan.
Maserati hope that it will challenge other luxury manufacturers including Porsche, Range Rover and BMW, all of whom have SUVs on the market.
The news follows hot on the heels of fellow luxury car brand Lamborghini confirming its intentions to release its first ever SUV in 2018.
In April, Maserati announced they had collaborated with luxury furniture makers Zanotta to create a collection of interior pieces including a foot rest, a chair and a table.
Owned by the Fiat Group, Maserati is one of the world’s most famous luxury car makers.


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Welcome to this week’s topical news post.
Why Huawei is still making ads with BBC Worldwide in times of bad news
Huawei has been consistently in the news recently on a global level including being a “national security threat”. They aren’t letting that get them down and it isn’t stopping them from running advertising across the BBC. They want to “clarify what Huawei is, where it came from and where it’s going to go,”.
Nielsen podcasting tool to grant a ‘deep understanding’ of listener buying habits
Nielsen have released a tool to provide insights into buying habits matched to the genres of podcasts people listen to.
Majority of UK Instagram influencers engage in fakery
A study has found that over half of UK Instagram accounts have been identified to have engaged in fraudulent activity.
Half of all global adspend will be online by 2021, Zenith report says
A Zenith forecast has predicted that more than half of the global adspend will be on digital channels in 2021.
The power of sound over video to engage
We are in a highly visual world and are becoming numb to much of it. Audio looks to be different. Once interest, we make the effort to listen for longer and more frequently.


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Iconic Australian retailer Australian Geographic is set to close down its 67 stores by early 2017.
Melbourne’s Myer family have owned the company since 2007 but has decided to exit the venture and has so far been unsuccessful in finding a buyer.
Running at a loss of over $3 million in the 2014-2015 financial year, Dominic Powell from our Partner Retail Doctor Group has asked what caused the downfall of a much loved Australian business.
Dominic examines the decline in revenue and business model restructuring that took the stores down the wrong path.
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Higher material costs are being passed on to British home owners by builders
More than half of small building firms in the UK say that rising material prices are squeezing their margins and they are having to pass these price increases onto consumers, new research has found.
In means that home owners face bigger bill for work done on their properties and a longer wait as the supply of materials such as bricks and tiles is falling, according to the latest study by the Federation of Master Builders (FMB).
Staples such as bricks are in short supply with the longest reported wait time being more than a year, followed by roof tiles with a waiting time of up to six months and a four month wait for insulation.
Builders also report waiting up to six months for slate, a year for windows, four months for blocks, a year for porcelain products, two months for plasterboard, two months for timber and more than a year for boilers.
The biggest increase for materials has been for insulation with a rise of 16%, followed by bricks up 9% and timber, roof tiles and slate all up 8%. Prices of windows, blocks, plasterboard and boilers have climbed by 7% and porcelain products up by 6%.
As a result some 56% of small and medium sized builders say they have had their margins squeezed, up substantially from 32% in July 2017. The research also shows that 49% of firms have been forced to pass material price increases onto their clients, making building projects more expensive, up from 22% when the last study was done in July 2017.
Some 30% of firms have recommended that clients use alternative materials or products to those originally specified, up from one in 10 in July 2017 and 17% of builders report making losses on their building projects due to material price increases, up from one in 10 in the previous study.
The reasons behind material prices rising so much could include the impact of the depreciation of sterling following the European Union referendum still feeding through, according to Brian Berry, chief executive of the FMB, along with high demand due to buoyant international markets.
‘What’s particularly worrying is that when prices have increased mid-project, almost one fifth of builders have absorbed the increase and therefore made a loss. Also, if material price increases weren’t enough of a headache for building firms, they are also experiencing material shortages with wait times ticking up across a range of materials and products. Worst case scenarios include firms waiting for more than one year for a new order of bricks,’ said Berry.
‘The rise in material prices is not just a problem for the country’s construction firms, it is also a problem for home owners. Half of firms have been forced to pass these price increases onto their clients, meaning building projects are becoming more and more expensive. This problem has worsened recently with more than twice as many firms passing material prices on to their clients now compared with nine months ago,’ he pointed out.
‘What’s more, home owners should be prepared to have to use alternative materials or products to their first choice. One third of firms have recommended that their clients should use alternative materials or products to those originally specified. Now more than ever, it’s important that builders and their clients keep the lines of communication open in order to stay within time and within budget. Specified products or materials may need to be swapped for alternatives or clients will need to accept the additional cost,’ he explained.
The FMB’s latest state of the trade survey shows that almost 90% of building firms are expecting further rises over the next sixth months. ‘This makes quoting for jobs difficult but if builders flag the issue to their client from the outset, and include a note in the contract that prices may be subject to increases, they shouldn’t be left short,’ said Berry.
‘What we don’t want is for the number of building firms making losses on projects to increase as this could result in firms going to the wall. A large number of collapsing construction companies will have a terrible knock-on effect in the wider economy,’ he added.


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Among 35 analysts covering FedEx (NYSE:FDX), 21 have Buy rating, 1 Sell and 13 Hold. The brokerage now has $233.00 price objective on the shipping service provider's stock, down from their prior price objective of $235.00. FedEx had 83 analyst reports since August 14, 2015 according to SRatingsIntel. On September 15 Credit Suisse kept the stock rating at "Outperform" and raised the price target from $185.00 to $242.00.
In related news, CEO Michael L. Ducker sold 14,964 shares of the business's stock in a transaction on Friday, September 29th. Robert W. Baird maintained FedEx Corporation (NYSE:FDX) on Wednesday, June 21 with "Buy" rating.
09/20/2017 - FedEx Corporation had its "neutral" rating reiterated by analysts at UBS. They now have a United States dollars 233 price target on the stock. The stock of FedEx Corporation (NYSE:FDX) earned "Buy" rating by Citigroup on Thursday, May 19. The stock presently has a consensus rating of "Buy" and a consensus price target of $225.26. First Allied Advisory Services holds 0.08% in FedEx Corporation (NYSE:FDX) or 8,031 shares. 1168849 shares were traded on FedEx Corporation's last session. Royal Bank Of Scotland Group Plc who had been investing in Fedex Corp for a number of months, seems to be less bullish one the $60.69 billion market cap company.
FedEx Corporation (FDX) closed 12.83% above its 200-day moving average and is 6.53% above another chart threshold, its 50-day moving average. The stock has a market capitalization of $60.69 billion, a PE ratio of 21.34 and a beta of 1.31.
On 6/12/2017, Stifel Nicolaus released a statement on Fedex Corporation (NYSE:FDX) bumped up the target price from $194.00 to $216.00. The dividend payment was $0.500 per share for the quarter or $2.00 annualized. Next quarter's EPS is expected be $2.83 and the next full year EPS is anticipated to be $15.15. FedEx Corporation had a net margin of 4.72% and a return on equity of 20.69%. The firm's revenue was up 4.1% on a year-over-year basis. They expect $3.42 earnings per share, up 131.08% or $1.94 from last year's $1.48 per share. Zacks Investment Research lowered shares of FedEx Corporation from a "buy" rating to a "hold" rating in a report on Wednesday, June 7th.
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The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, October 2nd. Investors of record on Monday, September 11th will be issued a dividend of $0.50 per share. The dividend yield was $0.89. Arcadia Mngmt Corporation Mi stated it has 0.01% of its portfolio in FedEx Corporation (NYSE:FDX). Following the transaction, the chief executive officer now owns 53,397 shares of the company's stock, valued at $12,059,712.45. It also increased its holding in Intel Corp (NASDAQ:INTC) by 48,180 shares in the quarter, for a total of 616,103 shares, and has risen its stake in Jpmorgan Chase & Co (NYSE:JPM). The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through the SEC website. Volume was down 50.33% under the stocks average daily volume. Following the transaction, the director now owns 30,608 shares of the company's stock, valued at $6,370,749.12. The disclosure for this sale can be found here. SKAGGS STEPHEN A sold $124,740 worth of stock or 500 shares. Botty Investors Limited Liability Company invested 0.03% in FedEx Corporation (NYSE:FDX).
06/06/2017 - Seaport Global Securities began new coverage on FedEx Corporation giving the company a "neutral" rating. Short shares increased 25,577 over that timeframe. Cantab Cap Prtnrs Ltd Liability Partnership invested in 3,802 shares or 0% of the stock. Bingham Osborn & Scarborough LLC bought a new stake in shares of FedEx Corporation during the second quarter worth $259,000. Davis Selected Advisers now owns 1,684,618 shares of the shipping service provider's stock worth $366,118,000 after purchasing an additional 1,223,646 shares in the last quarter.
Next Financial Group, Inc cut its holdings by shedding 109 shares a decrease of 2.4% in the quarter. Harbour Capital Advisors LLC now owns 1,424,815 shares of the shipping service provider's stock worth $6,556,000 after acquiring an additional 1,418,066 shares in the last quarter. Cribstone Capital Management LLC raised its holdings in FedEx Corporation by 1.2% in the 2nd quarter. Pioneer Investment Management Inc. now owns 870,646 shares of the shipping service provider's stock worth $169,906,000 after purchasing an additional 819,777 shares during the period.
Other hedge funds have also modified their holdings of the company.
FedEx Corporation provides a portfolio of transportation, e-commerce and business services through companies competing collectively, operating independently and managed collaboratively, under the FedEx brand.


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Istanbul/Amsterdam, 11 June 2015
Multi’s Forum Diyarbakır in Turkey opened June 10th
Project in partnership with Turkish developer Altındağ
Forum Diyarbakır, Multi’s 15th shopping centre in Turkey, opened its doors on the 10th of June. Multi Turkey’s second project in the country’s south-eastern Anatolia Region, Forum Diyarbakır is set to become the new centre of attraction of this ancient city, thanks to its distinctive architecture, its exclusive mix of 135 leading local and international brands, social and cultural activities and entertainment areas, in some 54,000 m2 of leasable space. Multi has developed Forum Diyarbakir in a 50:50 partnership with Turkish developer Altındağ Gayrimenkul, a company with a solid track record of investments in the region and valuable knowledge, and together they have invested EUR 120 million in the project.
Unique mix of leading local and international brands
Forum Diyarbakır will offer Diyarbakır and its neighbouring cities 135 stores, including a hypermarket, DIY market, movie complex, restaurants, cafes, and a mix of local and foreign brands on a leasable area of 54,000 square meters. These brands include Koçtaş, Media Markt, Tommy Hilfiger, Simit Sarayı, Kahve Dünyası, Roman, Paul&Shark, Vakko, and W, which opened its first store in Diyarbakır.
Forum Diyarbakır to support the development of the city
Multi Turkey board member Hulusi Belgü said : ‘’Forum Diyarbakır will boost the city’s cultural, social and economic development. The shopping and retail industry is growing in line with the Turkish economy and the demand for shopping centres in Anatolia continues to grow. Forum Diyarbakır will be both a centre of attraction for the city and support economic growth. The new shopping centre will also create employment for around 1,500 people.”
Altındağ proud to add Forum Diyarbakır to its projects
Altındağ Gayrimenkul General Manager Selahattin Altındağ says his company proud to add Forum Diyarbakır to its numerous projects. “We are also pleased to be working with Multi, a leading company in its industry with international experience.”
Founded in 1990 and headquartered in Ankara, Altındağ Gayrimenkul Yatırım Geliştirme İnşaat Şirketi is a leading Turkish developer, responsible for numerous projects built to international standards, including construction and tourism projects. The company has carried out construction and infrastructure projects for the Turkish Ministry of Defence, the General Directorate of State Hydraulic Works, Ministry of Public Works, the General Directorate of Construction, General Directorate of Highways, the Ministry of Housing Development, the Turkish National Police, Universities and several other public institutions.


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SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) -- Biovail Corp. BVF, +3.22% ca:bvf on Wednesday said that a U.S. District Court has granted Anchen Pharmaceutical Inc.'s motion for summary judgment on the Wellbutrin XL patent-infringement case, and denied it on the invalidity issue. The Canadian pharmaceutical company said it is reassessing its previously issued financial forecast for the year, and plans to update its outlook when it reports second-quarter results on Aug. 10. The company also said it is considering the impact the court's ruling may have on the timing of Anchen's possible launch a generic version of the antidepressant. Biovail said it plans to file a motion for reconsideration on the ruling, and to challenge the decision by any and all appropriate means, including appeal. In November, Anchen received tentative approval from the Food and Drug Administration for a generic version of Wellbutrin XL.
Biovail to update 2006 outlook following Wellbutrin ruling


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“Gossip Girl” isn’t the only big launch for Kristen Bell this month. Following its initial launch with body care, the actress’ CBD brand Happy Dance is entering the facial skin-care category with a new moisturizer.
On July 13, the moisturizer will be available for $29 via DTC e-commerce and the brand’s exclusive retail partner, Ulta, where it is a part of Ulta’s Sparked program for startups. Called “Look Alive,” the new face product contains 150 milligrams of full-spectrum CBD, as well as bisabolol, hyaluronic acid and avocado oil.
“We always had facial skin care in the pipeline,” said Summer Frein, general manager of Happy Dance and Lord Jones. Happy Dance’s category expansion adds a fourth product to the brand’s total lineup, after it was first launched by Lord Jones parent company Cronos Group with three body-care products in October 2020. “We’ve been talking with Kristen from the beginning about the brand concept. How she got introduced into CBD by way of Lord Jones was largely through topicals,” said Frein.
Currently, there are no plans to stock the brand at the upcoming Ulta locations that will be entering Target, which still does not stock CBD. The opportunity to sell through Ulta at Target would be a “match made in heaven,” said Frein. While beauty retailers have embraced CBD — Sephora stocks Lord Jones, for example — big-box retailers are still hesitant to do so amid current regulations.
“Retailers continue to reach out to us to ask questions,” said Frein. “As an organization, guiding that policy change and making sure that our retailers understand it is of utmost importance to us. We want to be the category captain for anybody that’s coming into the space.” She predicts that the regulatory situation “will eventually get more clear, and you’ll see more big retailers come in.”
Focused heavily on the CBD-curious millennial mom demographic, Happy Dance’s marketing content often features Kristen Bell addressing moms’ life stresses and giving an introduction to CBD. The brand is currently promoted on social channels including YouTube and Instagram, with plans to launch a TikTok channel in the future. For Happy Dance, CBD education is a key part of the messaging.
“When you think about everyday stress, especially everyday stressors that moms feel, that’s where the ‘Look Alive’ name came from,” said Frein. “When you’re thinking about the limited sleep and all the laundry and traveling with your kids cross country, this is intended to make your skin look alive and awake.”
For the rest of 2021, the brand is focusing on facial skin care, spending “a lot of time and resources to make sure that it’s very successful,” said Frein. In addition, she expects the company will put a greater emphasis on its brick-and-mortar presence at Ulta.
“What we will start to see as Covid starts to subside is people starting to shift a bit more into brick and mortar,” and the DTC-brick-and-mortar sales split is “going to start to feel more balanced than our business did last year,” she said.


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On May 5, 2014, Amazon unveiled a partnership with Twitter. Twitter users can link their accounts to an Amazon account and automatically add items to their shopping carts by responding to any tweet with an Amazon product link bearing the hashtag #AmazonCart. This allows customers to never leave their Twitter feed and the product is waiting for them when they go to the Amazon website.
In one brief keynote, the company announced a car infotainment device, yet more updates to the standard Echo speaker and Dot line, a subwoofer, a set of stereo amplifiers, a Chromecast Audio competitor, a smart wall clock, a smart plug, and a super-powered Slingbox-style device for over-the-air programming. Oh and lest we forget, Amazon also made a microwave with Alexa built in, using it as a model to start competing with companies like KitchenAid, LG, and Samsung by making Alexa the go-to voice assistant and AI hub for household appliances. In addition to building its own devices, the company also invests in startups through its Alexa Fund to scout new and promising entrants and product categories, and it’s acquired quite a few of those companies — including security cam startup Blink and smart doorbell maker Ring — to ensure it has every corner of the smart home covered.
A 2015 front-page article in The New York Times profiled several former Amazon employees who together described a "bruising" workplace culture in which workers with illness or other personal crises were pushed out or unfairly evaluated. Bezos responded by writing a Sunday memo to employees, in which he disputed the Times's account of "shockingly callous management practices" that he said would never be tolerated at the company.
Amazon first entered the media industry as a major online retailer in the late ‘90s. The company began by selling CDs and DVDs to a burgeoning market of online shoppers who began turning to the internet for music and movies, before the technical feasibility of streaming and the advent of the iPod. But it wasn’t until 2005, with the initial launch of Amazon Prime, that the company began laying the ground work for a future digital media ecosystem that integrated directly into its online store.
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Even so, the first infomercial of the same type we see on TV today, aired in 1982 and was for a hair growth supplement called “New Generation” which was marketed by entrepreneur Robert E. Murphy Jr. It was such a success that other companies quickly began following suit and purchasing program-length commercial air time. At this time infomercials used to commonly be shown during late night/early morning hours, although stations discovered success showing them at other times when they learned that the majority of purchases were made in the morning, during the day, and around primetime.


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ECA International Resources, a human resources firm, has ranked Zimbabwe’s capital Harare the world’s most expensive city for expatriates in 200
The human resources firm attributed Harare’s position to the soaring inflation rate which is the highest in the world at 1 070% for October.
The survey measures the day-to-day expenses for expatriates but does not include certain living costs such as accommodation, utilities and school fees which are often included as part of an expatriate’s package.
“Zimbabwe had massive inflation,” ECA International general manager, Lee Quane said.
“Although the currency has depreciated, there was a huge increase in the cost of living for Harare,” he said.
Harare is in pole position as the most expensive city in the world for expatriates out of 125 cities surveyed. Last year it was ranked number 57 out of 125 cities.
The ECA International Resources’ cost of living survey takes into account 125 economic factors such as the cost of luxury goods, restaurant meals, movement of prices and grocery costs for items commonly purchased by expatriates in over 250 locations worldwide.
Apart from rising inflation analysts said the situation in Harare is made worse by the limited foreign currency availability, declining productivity, and low industrial capacity caused by company closures.
ECA said rich African countries climbed up the world rankings due to a commodities boom, with Angola’s Luanda and the Congo Democratic Republic’s Kinshasa in second and fifth place respectively, while Scandinavian cities Oslo and Copenhagen remained among the top seven.
Seoul, which was the most expensive city in Asia is ranked eighth-most expensive worldwide, up from tenth place in the previous year. Cities in Japan fell in the global rankings mainly because of a sharply weaker yen, with Tokyo dropping to tenth place this year from third place in 2005.
“Taiwan, Tokyo and Hong Kong have all fallen due to currency movements, even though the price of goods and services has actually increased,” said Quane.
Consumer prices in Japan are expected to keep rising, but only slowly, following more than seven years of deflation.
However, costs in both Seoul and Singapore were higher due to stronger currencies. The won has gained more than 9% since the end of 2005 against the US dollar while the Singapore dollar has risen nearly 8%.
Quane said Seoul, which took the top spot as Asia’s most expensive city for expatriates for the second year in a row, had seen a double-impact from a stronger currency and higher costs of goods and services.
“High oil prices haven’t really had a huge inflationary effect,” he said.
* Following are this year’s 10 most expensive cities with positions for 2005 in brackets: Harare, Zimbabwe (57); Luanda, Angola (2); Oslo, Norway (1); Moscow, Russia (8); Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo (15); Stavanger, Norway (5); Copenhagen, Denmark (7); Seoul, South Korea (10); Libreville, Gabon (12); and Tokyo, Japan (3).


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PSA: E3 2017 Public Tickets Are Now On Sale
Three-day passes were briefly available for $150 on Monday.
Update: The 1,000 tickets available for $150 have sold out, leaving only tickets at the $250 standard price still available.
Original Story: After announcing public ticket availability last week, the Entertainment Software Association today opened sales for E3 2017 passes. Today only (February 13), the first 1,000 tickets are priced at $150 for a three-day pass. After that, the cost goes up to $250, so if you're interested, you may want to act quickly.
There is an allotment of 15,000 tickets available to consumers. Go to this website to register as an attendee and purchase tickets.
E3 2017 runs June 13-15, though those are only the the days the show floor is open. We're expecting media briefings to start on Sunday, June 11, and continue in the days after.
Tickets provide access to the show floor, panel discussions, and other events from Tuesday through Thursday of E3 week. Full details on all the ticket benefits and other elements of E3's new public plans will be announced in the coming weeks.
For lots more on the ESA's decision to open ticket sales to the public, read GameSpot's interview with ESA's senior VP of communications, Rich Taylor.
Electronic Arts is the only big-name developer to have announced its E3 2017 plans so far. As it did last year, the company is hosting its own EA Play event outside of E3 itself.
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DOLAKHA, June 22: Police raided a government office in Dolakha district and recovered 40 liters of liquor. A team of District Police raided the office of Temperate Fruit Rootstock Development Center at Bhimeshwor Municipality-8 on Sunday and recovered 40 liters of liquor being brewed.
ITAHARI, March 23: Inaruwa Municipality has banned the sale of meat and liquor citing maintenance of health and hygiene amid heightening fears of coronavirus outbreak. The decision was taken during a meeting of the municipal office on Sunday.
NEW DELHI, May 29: At least 17 people died and 44 people were undergoing treatment in two hospitals following consumption of spurious liquor in India's northern state of Uttar Pradesh, officials said on Wednesday.
In the recent years, online shopping has gained steady popularity in Nepal. From clothing and electronics stores such as Daraz and Sasto Deal to food delivery apps such as Foodmandu and Bhoj Deals, there are many online platforms that make your life easier. The easy accessibility and efficient service, as well as the luxury of being able to stroll through an assortment of products on the same screen are the charms of online shopping. However, among all these online stores, there wasn’t a single store that delivered liquor at your doorstep until Cheers came along.
JUMLA, July 4: Before the local elections, there used to be competitions among the people of Ghodegaun in Jumla district regarding who can drink more alcohol and cause nuisance in the society. It was easy to find liquor in every home. Drinking used to be the reason behind every dispute and brawl in the village.
RAJBIRAJ, April 9: Police have taken under control six people including an Indian national on the charge of smuggling alcoholic drinks from Nepal to India. They were arrested from Belhi Chapena Rural Municipality-6 of Saptari district on Sunday evening.
KHOTANG, Nov 26: The District Administration Office (DEO), Khotang has banned the sale of liquor ahead of the elections with the objective of avoiding any kind incidents that might foil or disrupt the parliamentary and provincial polls slated for Sunday.
KATHMANDU, Aug 29: The Department of Industry (DoI) has permitted India's United Spirits Ltd to divest its 82.46 percent shares in United Spirits Nepal Pvt Ltd to existing shareholder Rajesh Bir Singh Tuladhar.


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If you can't plug the leak, start your own stream.
That's what Brit-rockers Coldplay did once their hotly anticipated fourth album ended up on the Internet this week, a full 13 days ahead of its scheduled release date.
Assuming you haven't already heard, downloaded, burned it and shared it with everyone you know, Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends began streaming yesterday in its entirety on the band's MySpace page.
It is scheduled to remain up on the site until it lands in stores on June 17, according to a news release. On Monday, MuchMusic's website and MTV.ca will also begin streaming the disc.
The announcements came less than 48 hours after a low-quality copy of the 10-song album -- the fourth studio release from singer Chris Martin and Co. -- leaked onto file-sharing sites on Wednesday afternoon and spread like a virus throughout the Net.
The leak is potentially disastrous news for EMI, the band's label; it's been reported that the company is counting on the disc to be one of the year's top-selling albums and to help combat an industry-wide sales slump. To prime the pump, the album's first single, Violet Hill, was given away online for a week in April -- and downloaded more than a million times, according to some estimates. The band has also scheduled free performances in London and New York after the CD release, along with a 64-date tour that includes a full slate of Canadian stops. Despite all of that, some analysts doubt that Viva la Vida can match the sales of its predecessor, 2005's X&Y, which sold 10 million copies globally.
The good news? Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends is every bit the ambitious, artful epic its title suggests. With the help of maverick producer Brian Eno -- famed for his work with U2 and others -- the band have radically pushed the boundaries of both their songcraft and their sound beyond their trademark Britrock anthems and falsetto piano ballads. Electronica instrumentals, Middle Eastern percussion, Celtic influences and strings are sprinkled throughout these songs, while the gigantic hooks and radio-friendly choruses of the past are fewer and farther between.
You can go to www.myspace.com/coldplay to hear Coldplay's bold new approach.
Of course, whether it's bold enough to make fans pony up on June 17 remains to be seen.


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Even as the cruise industry spends another week assessing the impact of Hurricane Irma and Hurricane Maria, plans for new cruise ships continue quickly.
This week Azamara Club Cruises announced that it is acquiring the Adonia, most recently of Carnival Corporation’s Fathom and P&O Cruises brands, to be renamed the Azamara Pursuit when it joins Azamara’s fleet in 2018.
The last of eight “R” class ships originally built for Renaissance Cruises, the new ship will represent a 50 percent expansion of the cruise line’s portfolio. The cruise line’s current fleet, comprised of Azamara Journey and Azamara Quest, are also former “R” ships, a size Azamara CEO Larry Pimentel told Travel Agent in early August is a good fit for the cruise line’s product. Plans call for the Azamara Pursuit to undergo a number of décor updates, similar to the renovations recently introduced on the Azamara Journey and Azamara Quest, before the relaunch.
Also this week, Carnival Corporation and Fincantieri announced plans to build the largest cruise ship ever for the company’s Cunard brand. To be delivered in 2022, the new ship will be the fourth for Cunard and the 18th new ship Carnival Corp. is expected to debut between 2018 and 2022. Further details on the new vessel will be announced starting in 2018.
Meanwhile, Celebrity Cruises’ new Celebrity Edge is moving closer to its debut. This week the line released a preview of Celebrity Edge’s events venue, dubbed The Meeting Place. The 1,970-square-foot venue will aim for a “hip lounge” feel, and will offer a number of high-tech touches like standard wireless microphones and a mini soundboard, an electronic whiteboard, and 98-inch and 75-inch LED screens.
Finally, this week Viking Cruises took delivery of the Viking Sun, the fourth ocean ship for the cruise line. This October, the Viking Sun will sail from Venice, before crossing the Atlantic for fall itineraries and embarking on the line’s first-ever World Cruise starting December 15.