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Following gains from US and European markets overnight, the Australian share market looks set to open higher this morning. The virus vaccine is inspiring more bullish emotions. China has reportedly summoned the US ambassador regarding the Hong Kong Autonomy act signed on Tuesday by US President Donald Trump. Back home the latest APRA figures show there have been around 2.7 million early withdrawals from superannuation as Australians were able to take out $20,000 of their super during Covid. The European Central Bank meets to set monetary policy tpday. Elsewhere in markets, oil gained after reports of a drop in US crude stockpiles.Local economic news
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Wall Street closed higher yesterday: The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 0.9 per cent to 26,870, the S&P 500 added 0.9 per cent to 3,227 and the NASDAQ closed 0.6 per cent higher at 10,550.
European markets closed higher, London’s FTSE gained 1.8 per cent, Paris added 2 per cent and Frankfurt closed 1.8 per cent higher.
Asian markets closed mixed, Tokyo’s Nikkei added 1.6 per cent, Hong Kong’s Hang Seng added 0.01 and China’s Shanghai Composite closed 1.6 per cent lower.
Taking all of this into equation, the SPI futures are pointing to a 22 point rise.
Yesterday, the Australian share market closed 1.9 per cent higher or 112 points higher at 6,053.Company news
Having temporarily closed all stores in late March 2020 due to Covid-19 restrictions, with a staggered reopening of stores since May 2020, Michael Hill International Limited (ASX:MHJ)
reports adjusted same store sales for the quarter were down 4.1 per cent, against the prior year. Digital sales reach new highs for the quarter, online sales were up 193 per cent against prior year, delivering some of the highest weeks in the Company’s history. For the year, digital channels represented 4.6 per cent of total sales (FY19: 2.8%). Eleven under-performing stores were permanently closed during the quarter (7 in Australia, 3 in New Zealand and 1 in Canada), with a network total of 290 stores across all markets. Shares in Michael Hill International Limited (ASX:MHJ)
yesterday closed 3.2 per cent lower at $0.31.Currencies
One Australian Dollar at 8:00 AM was buying 70.11 US cents, 55.71 Pence Sterling, 74.99 Yen and 61.45 Euro cents.Commodities
Iron Ore futures suggest a fall of 0.1 per cent.
Gold has gained $0.40 to US$1,814 an ounce.
Silver was up 23 cents to US$19.76 an ounce.
Oil has added $0.91 to US$41.20 a barrel.


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Police in Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, have arrested a 30-year-old man for stealing pizzas from a delivery bike last year.
Police said the man, who works as a hairstylist, has admitted to the allegation and quoted him as saying, “I wanted to save money.”
According to local media, the man is accused of stealing an insulated carrier bag containing two pizzas from the delivery bike in an apartment parking lot last July. The stolen pizzas were both large-sized, topped with tomatoes and charcoal-grilled chicken, worth approximately 7,000 yen.
The suspect, who was identified after an analysis of surveillance camera footage taken near the parking lot, told police that when he saw the bike unattended while the driver was delivering pizzas to someone in the apartment building, he wanted to eat pizzas but also save money.© Japan Today
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pizza stealing hairstylist. You don't hear that much.
Make him clean the filthy kitchen and ovens of that pizza joint for a month as punishment.
Ah! I thought I saw a pizza mercari last year!
Can’t afford those moon priced pizzas too, lately. But that’s not a reason to steal them from a delivery bike. If all poor people would do that, the whole country would run out of pizzas within a few minutes. lol
If he stole them in July and he was just arrested now, they could possibly be cold by now.
Pizzas in Japan are obscenely expensive for some unfathomable reason but that doesn't give this man the right to nick them. What an odd thing to do.
the real criminals were the pizza place that charged that much for two pizzas.
I thought male hairstylists in japan were seen as “cool and gets all the women?”
shouldn’t he get one of his “women” to buy him a pizza instead?
or is that just a stereotype and only happens on terrace house and Kimu Taku dramas?
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Pizza was never meant to be a delicacy that only the well off can afford. It’s an affront, the prices charged.
But a man who works for a living should know his actions hurt other working people...
I've often thought about sneaking up to one of those pizza delivery scooters when the driver wasn't around, and surreptitiously putting the pizza back into the insulated bag. Mayonnaise, cream cheese, and potato? No. Just no.
Well, at least now he can save the dough he earns pressing plates in the clink.
A pizza robbery in national headlines..
Again proving that Japan is one of the safest countries to live in the whole world..
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The pizza thief was not starving. He was just greedy. So he cannot be excused and, must be sentenced to 2 nights in jail and, repay the cost of the pizza.
I can go to my local pizza shop and get 7 ridiculously delicious pizzas for that price.
I wonder how many hours were spent tracking down the culprit. No doubt interviewed the pizza shop owner (eg freebies) in search of clues. (pizza dimensions, toppings) New advertising gimmick "with every haircut, a generous slice of pizza!"
Stealing them from the bike was a costly error. If he'd stollen them from the shop, they'd have been worth half that much.

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Shares of H&M sparked joy on Thursday, rising 4% after the Swedish fashionista reported its first quarterly profit growth in two years. But investors also had a clear-out, sending British rival Ted Baker’s stock down 36%…
What does this mean?
H&M’s wares stayed on the racks for too long, meaning it had no choice but to discount heavily while also spending big on ecommerce – an ugly look for its earnings. But a few months ago investors started to see a glamorous change of style: H&M’s sales improved and, last quarter, so did its profit – which exceeded investors’ forecasts.
“Accessible luxury” rival Ted Baker, meanwhile, told investors – for the fourth time this year – that its annual profit wouldn’t be as high as hoped. It also reported falling sales compared to a year ago, as well as a loss in the last six months. “Unseasonable weather” aside (Ted Baker said September was warmer than it’d planned for), Ted’s floordrobe is now cluttered up with the same problems that had previously tripped up H&M: namely, competition from discount rivals.
Why should I care?
For markets: Customers are outgrowing Teddy.
While retail’s shift to ecommerce shouldn’t surprise anyone, Ted Baker’s declining online revenue may still have taken some investors aback. That could mean customers’ once-favorite Ted risks getting sent to the charity store bargain bucket alongside the recently bankrupt Forever 21.
The bigger picture: Limited luxury options.
When faced with the prospect of slowing sales, true luxury brands – like jeweler Tiffany’s or Swiss watchmaker Richemont – look for new ways to polish up their profits or ramp up ecommerce. They rarely consider price cuts, which could risk sacrificing their reputation among customers. But that might be Ted’s best option: it’s currently stuck between high-end brands and cheaper online retailers like Boohoo. Cutting prices might win back some customers, but it’ll change the brand forever – posing quite a conundrum for the company’s newly seated CEO.


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Researchers find that cookies increase ad revenue for online publishers
How long has it been since you logged onto a Web site and you were prompted to decide whether to opt out of "cookies" that the site told you will enhance your online experience? Minutes? Hours?
While you may be familiar with the term, you may not completely know what a cookie is or what it does. A computer "cookie," also known as a web cookie, Internet cookie or browser cookie, represents data packets that are sent to your computer to help a website track your visits and activity. As a result, the site is better able to track items in your shopping cart when browsing an e-commerce site, or personalize your user experience on the website so that you are more likely to see content and ads you want to see.
New research has explored the real value of the cookie to websites, advertisers, and found that cookies represent higher revenue to online publishers. According to the study, there is a 52 percent reduction in advertising revenue to publishers when cookies are eliminated through Internet user opt-out protocols. On the other hand, when cookies are present, publishers' ad pricing doubles.
The study, to be published in the January edition of the INFORMS journal Marketing Science, is titled "Consumer Privacy Choice in Online Advertising: Who opts out and at what cost to industry?" It is authored by Garrett Johnson of Questrom School of Business at Boston University; Scott Shriver of the Leeds School of Business at the University of Colorado; and Shaoyin Du of the Simon Business School at the University of Rochester.
In 2010, the American advertising industry decided to self-regulate by implementing its AdChoices program. This is where consumers are given the option to opt out of online advertising based on users' behavior, simply by clicking the overlaid "AdChoice" icons on ads.
"In addition to finding that only a small percentage of Americans actually decided to opt out of online ads, one of our more important findings was that opt-out user ads tend to fetch 52 percent less revenue on the transaction than do comparable ads for users who allow behavior targeting, or opt in," said Johnson.
The study authors calculate that the inability to behaviorally target opt-out users results in a loss of roughly $8.58 in ad spending per American opt-out consumer. This cost is covered by publishers and the AdChoices exchange.
For context, while the American advertising industry maintains an opt-out system, European regulators favor an opt-in policy through the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) which requires users to provide consent before they see an ad targeting them.
"This study provides the first evidence of the adoption rate of AdChoice, which is 0.23 percent of American impressions," said Shriver. "More specifically, we were able to uncover a privacy paradox. Consumers' stated preferences overstate actual preference measures they take to assure their privacy. Multiple surveys show that about two-thirds of American consumers oppose online behavioral advertising, and 20 percent even claim to have opted out using AdChoices. Still, actual opt-out rates are much lower."
"Though few users tend to opt out, we note that certain types of users are more likely to opt out, and that has certain consequences for the advertising industry," said Du. "We find that opt-out rates are higher among users who install non-default browsers, such as Firefox and Chrome, which tells us that opt-out users are likely more technologically sophisticated. We also note substantial variation in opt-out rates by region by city and state and by certain demographics."


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Ofgem’s move to bring in new rules that mean energy suppliers must give consumers at least 30 days notice before putting up their prices has been welcomed by watchdog Consumer Focus.
Yesterday Ofgem revealed that the new rule would come into effect on April 28 – giving the suppliers themselves 30 days’ notice.
Today Audrey Gallacher, head of energy at Consumer Focus, said: “This long-awaited move should help customers to budget for any price rises and make informed decisions early on about whether to switch supplier.”
And she added that other moves proposed by Ofgem in its price review last week “should also make it easier for customers to compare energy tariffs and switch to a better deal”.
“The challenge is now for energy firms to step-up to the challenge of improving the market and for the regulator to keep the spotlight on them until they do.”
Yesterday, Ofgem’s senior partner for markets Andrew Wright said the 30-day rule “shows we are serious about making sure suppliers play it straight with consumers”.
“We believe that 30 days advance notification of price increases, coupled with our new proposals for more transparency and an end to complex tariffs, will give consumers more power to make informed switching choices.”
Energy Secretary Chris Huhne praised the new rule. “It’s only right that consumers are told in advance of energy price increases. Most companies heard what government and Ofgem were saying and gave their customers some advance notice when bills went up recently.
“These new rules from Ofgem will mean that everyone will now get a fair deal and will know at least 30 days in advance before any bill increases kick in.”


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Man mugged for toilet paper as coronavirus panic buying hit world
A man was mugged for carrying toilet paper just moments after leaving Savers store in Harringay, North London as the novel coronavirus panic buying spread across the world.
According to the details. the mugging comes as panic about the coronavirus epidemic leads to wide-spread stockpiling.
Daily Mail newspaper reported that, the 56-year-old man, Dinendra was leaving a Savers store when someone ran up behind him and snatched one of the two toilet rolls he was carrying.
Dinendra said: ‘I went to my local savers and bought two packs of toilet rolls.
‘Someone came up from behind and stole one packet in broad daylight.
‘I was shaken and shocked. Is that what we have come to? Its not the value of the toilet roll, its the principle.
‘I’m concerned about the vulnerable people, the elderly. In terms of their health and their emotions as well.’
Social media posts led people to believe, inaccurately, that the raw materials for masks and toilet paper are the same, and have the same Chinese source, reported the paper.
This led to some shops selling out almost as soon as paper arrives, according to the paper.
Hong Kong was one of the earlier parts of the world to be hit by panic buying in response to the spread of the coronavirus, and by mid-February there were shortages of some basic items, according to the BBC.
Authorities said the panic buying was not the result of any shortage, and blamed false online rumors for the rush for toilet paper, the BBC reported.
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Teresa Bowers, Wagging Tails franchisee for the Oxford and Reading postcode areas, has been featured in the November edition of national dog magazine Dogs Monthly in an article by Jo Cooper focusing on the holiday options available to dog owners when they have to leave their dogs behind.
The article outlines how Teresa made the move from Financial Adviser to being the owner of her own dog boarding company, the impact it has had on her lifestyle and gives an insight into Wagging Tails service and the ethos behind the company.
Teresa joined Wagging Tails in December 2010 as our first franchisee when she bought the Oxford territory covering the OX postcode area. She subsequently took on a second territory when she bought the Reading territory (RG postcode area) in June 2012. Due to the ongoing success of these two businesses and her contribution to the Wagging Tails network Teresa was named Franchisee of the Year for 2013 at the national EWIF Awards sponsored by Natwest.


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Not all fashion collabs are about fashion. Farfetch's latest link-up comes with music at its heart. It has collaborated with lifestyle brand 12on12 to celebrate 50 Years of Hip Hop for Farfetch Beat 010.
Founded by Birta Ólafsdóttir and Guido Callarelli, the online platform by invitation-only, opened its first pop-up in Los Angeles. After partnering with Just One Eye, LDV is now targeting fashion collaborations.
Gap-owned-fashion brand Banana Republic opened a brand-new store on Melrose Avenue in early August, mixing home interior and fashion. Another store dedicated to furniture and a home collection will open in September.
China has lifted a ban on group tours to a slew of countries including the US, UK, Australia, South Korea and Japan, in a big test of demand for overseas travel from what was once the world’s biggest source of tourists
John Lewis has announced a strategic partnership with Google Cloud, worth £100 million over the next five years. It “represents a major expansion of the successful relationship it has had with Google since 2012”.
A conservative legal organisation sued Target on 8 August on behalf of an investor, saying the retailer misrepresented its risk monitoring when a customer backlash over LGBTQ-themed merch took it by surprise.
Digital department store Freemans has issued a call for third-party brands to get in touch and has launched its Brand Studio “to highlight the extensive range of third-party brands available across fashion and beauty”.
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Abbott Laboratories has announced that it will stop selling all infant formula probiotics after the FDA reported that an infant died.
Abbott said it will stop selling Similac Tri-Blend Infant Formula on October 26, after the FDA issued a warning about the risk of deadly infections, especially in hospitalized premature infants.
The FDA said it is concerned because probiotics may contain live bacteria or fungi such as yeast, which may cause deadly invasive infections in infants.
The warning was prompted by the death of a premature infant who was given a probiotic — Evivo with MCT Oil (Infinant Health) — as part of in-hospital care. Tragically, the infant developed a severe infection caused by bacteria in the probiotics and subsequently died.
The agency also sent a Letter to Healthcare Providers, warning that some unapproved, unlicensed probiotics are advertised to reduce the risk of Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC).
NEC is a devastating disease that occurs primarily in preterm infants, when dangerous bacteria ruptures the walls of the intestines.
In recent years, Abbott has been hit by a growing number of lawsuits involving babies who developed NEC after being fed infant formula.
These lawsuits have raised concerns about the aggressive marketing of cow’s milk-based formula as an effective alternative to human breastmilk, despite the increased risk of deadly side effects like NEC.


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In the days before CES 2011, Asus is dribbling out a few close-up, high-res images of its upcoming Eee Pad tablets. One of the three "tablets" is clearly armed with a (most likely) full QWERTY keyboard, making it less of a tablet and more of a notebook. The photosand other leaked information about the line ASUS plans to announce next weekwere posted on Gizmodo, Slashgear, and Techinstyle.tv earlier today.
It is unclear whether the keyboard on the hybrid tablet is "slide-out" or transforms like the Dell Inspiron Duo, as Gizmodo theorizes. Last week, Slashgear published reports that the Eee Pad will feature one tablet that runs on Windows 7, powered by Intel's Oak Trail chips. If this is the case, don't be surprised to see Asus tablets pop up at Microsoft announcements next week, as Microsoft is heavily rumored to be focusing on a tablet-version of Windows and showcasing hardware from partners at CES 2011.
The other two rumored Eee Pad tablets are likely to be Android-based, though it seems unlikely they will be armed with Honeycomb. Thus far, only Motorola's upcoming tablet seems to have the latest Android update, which is intended to work on tablets, unlike Andriod 2.2 (FroYo), which is available on tablets (like the Samsung Galaxy Tab), but is not specifically designed for them.
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Worldwide Ad Revenue to Grow as Fast as 5.3 Percent Next Year
Globally, television will capture 40.2 percent of all ad dollars this year but shrink to 39.3 percent by 2016 as Internet ad revenue rises.
Advertising revenue worldwide will grow either 5.3 percent in 2014 or 4.6 percent, according to reports due on Monday from competing research firms.
ZenithOptimedia says advertising will hit $532 billion this year, then grow 5.3 percent next year and 5.8 percent in both 2015 and 2016. GroupM, on the other hand, is slightly less optimistic in the short term, predicting $531 billion this year and 4.6 percent growth in 2014, but more optimistic long term, predicting growth of 6.7 percent in 2015 and 6.6 percent in 2016.
ZenithOptimedia says television will continue to capture the lion’s share of ad dollars worldwide, though its dominance will recede somewhat due to the rise of Internet advertising.
In 2013, television will capture 40.2 percent of the ad dollars spent worldwide but will shrink to 39.3 percent in 2016, according to ZenithOptimedia. Desktop Internet will capture 17.9 percent in 2013 and rise to 18.9 percent in 2016. Mobile Internet will capture 2.7 percent this year but surge to 7.7 percent in 2016.
Taking all worldwide media into account, “China remains the largest single source of ad growth, accounting for 37 percent of new dollars in 2013 and a prospective 31 percent in 2014,” according to the GroupM report.
A trouble spot for several years has been Western Europe, where ad spending in Italy, Spain, Greece, Ireland and Portugal will have contracted 40 percent from 2007 to the end of 2013, according to GroupM. Nevertheless, GroupM predicts 2 percent growth in 2014 for Western Europe.
In the U.S., advertising revenue by total major media will grow 3.5 percent to $166.9 billion this year, according to ZenithOptimedia, then grow 4.7 percent next year, 4.6 percent in 2015 and 4.1 percent in 2016.
Television ad revenue in the U.S. will grow from $64.35 billion this year to $70.16 billion in 2016, according to ZenithOptimedia. Radio will grow from $17.06 billion in 2013 to $17.57 billion in 2016, while cinema advertising is projected to grow from $761 million this year to $881 million in 2016.
The Internet, meanwhile, will continue its torrid pace of growth, from $36.29 billion in the U.S. this year to $58.44 billion in 2016, according to ZenithOptimedia.


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The effects of increased taxes on long haul flights
With thousands of friends and relatives jetting over from the Caribbean to enjoy Europe’s biggest and best Carnival, ABTA is calling on people to write to their MP’s and sign an online No. 10 e-petition to stop the Government drastically increasing taxes on long haul flights later this year. This will have a dramatic effect on the cost of flying to the Caribbean potentially putting visiting friends and family out of reach when people are already feeling the pinch financially.
Currently if you fly economy to the Caribbean you pay the Government £40 for the privilege. From 1 November 2009 this goes up to £50 and from 1 November 2010 to £75, the flying poll tax being called Air Passenger Duty [APD]. This means a family of four going over to visit friends and relatives will pay £200 in tax this year and a whopping £300 in 2011. If you have paid for a little extra legroom in premium economy you will pay double these amounts. Earlier this year the Dutch Government ditched a similar tax on the grounds that the damage it caused their economy vastly outweighed the money going into Government coffers.
The British Government is now backtracking on claims that APD is a green tax as already the £2 billion pounds raised each year is much greater than the cost of environmental damage caused by flying. UK airlines will be joining the European Union’s Emission Trading Scheme in 2012 a much fairer and more efficient way of addressing environmental concerns.
Mark Tanzer ABTA CEO said "These APD increases will have a terrible impact on the cost of flying to see family and other loved ones both going to and coming from the Caribbean. They will also discourage tourists from visiting the islands with potentially devastating effects on local economies at an already difficult economic time".
The Government estimates that APD will discourage up to 1.4 million people from flying to and from the UK. The e-petition calling on the Government to rethink these increases can be accessed at www.abta.com
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NSW Ports has warned that the Port of Newcastle’s proposal to introduce a fourth container terminal into NSW could push up costs for NSW importers and exporters.
In its submission to a NSW Upper House Parliamentary Inquiry, NSW Ports outlined the arguments supporting the existing long-term freight and ports strategy – which is that Port Botany followed by Port Kembla will support NSW’s container needs.
NSW Ports says its existing strategy reflects the population, demographic and economic growth trends which are to the west and south-west of Sydney.
Chief Executive Officer of NSW Ports, Marika Calfas, said that the benefits of the $2 million TEU (Twenty-foot Equivalent Units) container terminal proposed by the Port of Newcastle are not supported by credible evidence and ignore the negative impacts of overturning long standing NSW ports planning.
“The simple facts are that there is no demand for a new terminal at present and if there were, Newcastle is the wrong place to build it as it is too far away from the container destinations,” Ms Calfas said.
The submission argued that of all the containers imported each year through Port Botany, 80 per cent are unloaded within 40km of the port. Less than two per cent of these containers are destined for the Hunter, Newcastle and Central Coast regions.
Ms Calfas said it makes no sense to have these containers unloaded in Newcastle, as most of the containers or goods in them would then need to be delivered over 160km back into Sydney.
“Based on the Port of Newcastle’s own estimates of capacity, this would create more than 2,700 extra truck movements a day in Newcastle, with most trucks travelling on the F3 between Newcastle and Sydney, and that’s assuming that half of the volume will be moved by rail, which is doubtful.
“Billions of dollars of investment in road and rail infrastructure would be required to support such a terminal.
“There is currently a huge amount of excess capacity in the existing three competing container terminal facilities at Port Botany.
“Port Botany has the capacity to handle more than 7 million TEU a year, currently only 2.6 million TEU are handled at the port. A fourth container terminal is unlikely to be needed until after 2040,” she said.
Ms Calfas observed that the Port of Newcastle Port Commitment Deed is an agreement solely between the Port of Newcastle (owned by China Merchants Port Holdings and The Infrastructure Fund) and the NSW Government, knowingly entered into by the Port of Newcastle as part of its purchase of the Newcastle Port lease in 2014.
“The Port of Newcastle is attempting to have the conditions of the sale changed without compensating the NSW Government. It could be argued that the Port of Newcastle’s investors, China Merchants Port Holdings and The Infrastructure Fund, are seeking business value uplift at the expense of the NSW taxpayers,” Ms Calfas said.
The submission argued that Port Botany, not the Port of Newcastle, underpins the NSW economy, contributing $3.7 billion a year to NSW, and supports 25,000 jobs.
NSW Ports and port tenants have invested $1.6 billion in port and other infrastructure since 2013 and are currently investing a further $450 million.
View NSW Ports’ full submission here.


text: ROXAS, Isabela: Isabela State University (ISU) -based research scientist here has proposed for the fortification of polvoron with legumes to help address hunger and nutrient deficiency in the countryside and help farmers earn more from cultivating the crop. Dr. Gloria Tariga said that by mixing the traditional polvoron ingredients with soybean, a healthy version called leguvoron can be created. Tariga said legumes have very high nutritional content and is a good source of protein and micronutrients like folate, thiamine, manganese, magnesium and iron. She said that if full support is extended to the project, the leguvoron industry in Region 2 will be viable. Study showed that soybean leguvoron with ratio of 20 grams flour per 30 grams legume flour, lima beans with the ratios 20 grams flour and 10 grams flour per 40 grams legume flour were evaluated as the most acceptable in terms of appearance.


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SEATTLE, Jan. 29, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Changes are afoot at OnlineShoes.com, as the nation's first online shoe retailer, a privately owned company, kicks off the new year with both promotions and new hires to positions of leadership.
"It's testament to our exceptional staff that we enjoy a long history of filling a variety of key and executive positions from within," says OnlineShoes.com founder and CEO Dan Gerler. "The first month of 2014 sees a winning combination of outstanding new hires and promotions that are tailor-made to take our company to the next level."
Bob Barton has been named President and Chief Operating Officer, placing him at the helm of strategic planning, business development and daily operations, overseeing departments that include marketing, merchandising, software development and technology, order fulfillment, customer care and finance and accounting. Bob Barton has over 13 years of e-commerce experience and has been with OnlineShoes.com since October 2009, engaged in all aspects of the business and serving in an ever-expanding role as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Prior to joining the company, Bob was the CFO of Cranium, managing the sale of that business to Hasbro, and was at Drugstore.com for nine years, serving as CFO and VP of Operations, as well as filling the role of interim CEO.
"OnlineShoes.com has created a unique online experience that truly caters to the needs of the customer, and by filling those needs we have seen dramatic growth over the last four years," says Barton. "With a continued focus on the customer experience, great brand relationships and passionate team members, I am excited about the continuing growth opportunity OnlineShoes.com offers."
Brad Shank, who recently began his fifth year with OnlineShoes.com, has been promoted from the position of controller to that of Vice President of Finance.
The company is thrilled to welcome two new hires at the executive level, Michael Ousley, Vice President of Marketing, and Suzie George, Vice President of Human Resources.
With a background in business and communications, Suzie George boasts 17 years' experience in all aspects of human resources. After many years with Boeing, one of the largest public companies in the world, she transitioned to working for medium-sized, family-owned private companies. "I'm thrilled to be at OnlineShoes.com," says George. "I love a fun, fast-paced, energized work environment in which I get to interact closely with my fellow employees. And, I have to admit, I love shoes, too."
Michael Ousley is charged with developing the OnlineShoes.com enterprise sales and marketing strategy and overseeing the team that manages all of the company's customer-facing activities, encompassing demand generation and marketing communications functions. He brings to OnlineShoes.com a diverse and extensive business background, ranging from the online retail industry to creating strategic direction for 64 brands within Nielsen Business Media, a division of Nielsen. Ousley has served in a number of executive leadership positions, most recently with Brownells as Chief Marketing Officer.
"In 2014, we plan to expand on OnlineShoes.com's stellar customer service reputation by cementing customer loyalty and capitalizing on our expertise to guide the customer to the exact product for his or her specific need, the first time, every time," says Ousley. "In the future, we will use whatever information each customer shares with us to build a long-term relationship with that individual and truly personalize each OnlineShoes.com shopping experience."
2013 was a year of exciting leaps forward for OnlineShoes.com, which increased its visibility and customer base by launching an Amazon Marketplace storefront and an eBay storefront, and optimized mobile sales over a range of devices, from smartphones to tablets. OnlineShoes.com also began offering international service with third-party partner Borderfree, and now ships to more than 100 countries worldwide. The company continues to add popular brands to the product roster, such as Munro, one of the most sought-after women's shoe brands for offering comfort and professional style in a wide range of sizes and widths.
January 31 marks the third annual "OnlineShoes.com Day of Giving," in which employees choose to volunteer at one of several charities and worthy causes, working side by side with fellow co-workers and members of the executive staff. Says Gerler, "OnlineShoes.com has long partnered with organizations that include Dress for Success, the YMCA, the Seattle Senior Center, Redeeming Soles and Hana Youth and Senior Center in Maui, but this gives us a chance to branch out and build relationships with a wider range of charitable organizations. Many of our team members have told me that the Day of Giving is the annual company-wide activity they most look forward to."
"The year is off to an amazing start," adds Gerler. "Stay tuned for news about exciting things that lie ahead for OnlineShoes.com!"
Established in 1996, OnlineShoes.com is the nation's first online shoe retailer. With a history that began decades ago in a family-owned corner shoe store, the company is committed to delivering exceptional value and service, both domestically and internationally. OnlineShoes.com offers the latest high-quality footwear for men, women and kids with over 300 name brands, as well as a wide selection of bags and accessories. Customers are entitled to a 110-percent price guarantee, a 365-day return policy, and free shipping and exchanges on most orders. For more information, visit www.OnlineShoes.com.
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- 28 December 2015
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As the trend for shopping moves away from the High Street to online retailers, industry analysts SimilarWeb report that Boxing Day (26 December) saw a 16% average increase in business in online shopping. There was a significant increase in shoppers using smartphone apps in this period as well, confirming speculation that shopping apps are the way forward for e-tailers.
The biggest winner from online shopping on Boxing Day was Homebase that saw a 138% increase in traffic on Boxing Day, based on desktop and mobile visits. B&Q’s diy.com saw a 94% increase in visits that day too. Meanwhile Sainsbury saw a 71% increase in traffic that day.
The research saw that smartphone apps were the most popular means of online shopping in the UK, with 66% of those browsing online using smartphones. A statement from SimilarWeb suggested, “Retailers also appreciate that the majority of their customers are now browsing and buying over this period on their smartphones, and appear to be offering a seamless service across all touch points on one of the busiest shopping dates of the year.” Companies with their own apps that did well were QVC (62%), Asda (52%) and Geek with 49% increases in traffic.
It is quite telling that the biggest winners on Boxing Day were home improvement and DIY companies as customers move into home improvement ahead of Spring from their indoor oriented shopping during autumn and winter. Digital Insights Manager for SimilrWeb, Pascal Cohen said, “Boxing Day provided major online boosts for leading home improvement retailers who registered some of their biggest spikes in traffic for the entire year.”
With online shopping rapidly catching up with high street retailing as the shopping method of choice, it seems that those with well prepared online presences have benefitted the most from visits for the January Sales.


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In 2007, as the U.S. auto industry was about to hit the skids, Georgia dealers Brian Logun and Frank Jackson made a gamble on an Atlanta Ford dealership that would pay off big.
Mr. Logun said the duo essentially snapped up the dealer by investing operating capital in it. In December, Messrs. Logun and Jackson sold the dealership then generating $110 million in annual sales for about $40 million to Asbury Automotive Group, ABG -7.14% a publicly traded Georgia-based chain with 83 stores.
Their sale is one of many by small independent dealers looking to cash out amid the recent boom in U.S. auto sales. Last year, 324 stores changed hands in the U.S., up 60% compared with 2013, said Cliff Banks, founder of dealership news provider The Banks Report.
Mr. Banks estimates more than 130 stores changed hands in the first quarter of 2015, most of which were part of Berkshire Hathaway Inc.’s March purchase of the 81-store Van Tuyl Group.
With interest rates low, dealer profits at record highs and the pool of deep-pocketed buyers widening, the flow of deals is expected to continue this year and further consolidate the highly fragmented car retailing business.
The current seller-friendly environment contrasts with the situation just a few years ago, when many dealers faced a tightening credit market and an economic crisis that weighed on consumer confidence, bringing acquisition activity to a grinding halt. As part of its 2009 bankruptcy, General Motors paid $587 million to shutter 1,303 dealerships, or $451,000 a store.
As the industry roared back, dealer margins quickly rebounded and consolidation marched on. Since 2009, the number of retail outlets in the U.S. has fallen 13% to 17,875.
“When the market turned back on, it really turned on for the surviving dealers,” said Erin Kerrigan, founder of Kerrigan Advisors, an advisory firm for dealers. “Auto retailers have had an incredible resurgence in success and that is the biggest contributor to the buy-sell party we see today.”
The last wave of consolidation among car retailers was in the 1990s when many of the publicly traded dealership groups formed. Even with the rise in dealership mergers and acquisitions, the industry remains highly fragmented with the public groups controlling only about 8% of total revenue.
Car makers have also been known to hold up deals. As part of their dealer contracts, they have the right to refuse a sale and instead offer the franchise to their own buyer, experts said.
Automotive News, an industry trade paper, estimates the combination of dealer property values and so-called blue-sky multiples has increased 82% since 2006—the last time industry sales were as high as they are now. Blue-sky multiples include goodwill and other intangible assets, such as customer lists.
Dealership values also have nearly doubled in the last decade, climbing to $36 million a store last year, according to Kerrigan Advisors.
“It’s an easy business right now,” said Mr. Logun, 51 years old, who no longer owns any stores. “But as good as it is now; it’s going to be just as bad in three or four years. the thought of being able to walk away with enough money to live the rest of my life was very appealing.”
The rich prices also appeal to owners who have had their businesses for decades.
John Schenden last spring decided it was time to sell his Denver-area Fiat Chrysler store after 21 years in car-retailing business. “I’d just turned 71 and I realized I didn’t have the stamina I had 10 years earlier.”
He immediately attracted four potential buyers, and sold the store for an undisclosed sum to Larry H. Miller Dealerships, which has 55 stores in seven states and is in the top 10 in the U.S. by number of stores.
Many independent retailers are looking to sell to larger chains because the business is changing, requiring them to revamp their stores and invest in technology to aid Internet sales. The shift is spurring a new and accelerated wave of consolidation in an industry long ruled by a patchwork of family-run businesses, many with deep ties to their communities.
“There are dealers who have been doing business one way for a long time,” said Steve Starks, vice president for mergers and acquisitions at Larry H. Miller. “They’re looking at how people buy cars today, and rather than making wholesale changes, they decide to move on.” His company has been averaging about three to seven acquisitions a year, a pace it hopes to continue.
Among last year’s bigger acquisitions was Lithia Motors Inc.’s $600 million purchase of the DCH Auto Group, one of the largest in recent history. The publicly traded Lithia now owns 129 stores nationwide with plans to further expand.
The car-retailing business is drawing interest from outside investors, too. Billionaire Warren Buffett last year agreed to buy the Van Tuyl Group, the nation’s largest privately-owned dealership chain. His Berkshire Hathaway Automotive is pursuing more deals, and bought a Honda store in March from the store-founder’s grandchildren.
Investor George Soros also has representatives chasing potential deals, looking to either buy a large dealership group or take a minority position in one, people familiar with the situation have said.
“If [buyers] can meet the [car maker’s] requirements, they provide an exit strategy to some of these large groups looking to sell,” said Alan Haig, president of Haig Partners, another dealership advisory firm that worked on Mr. Logun’s sale of the Atlanta dealership.
Mr. Haig doesn’t expect acquisition activity to slow soon. “This year is going to be every bit as good as last year in terms of the value and volume done,” he said.
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Apple announced its first quarter financial results on January 27, US time. Revenue exceeded expectations at 111.4 billion dollars (about 11.62 trillion yen), a record high. However, after the announcement of financial results, the stock price of after-hours trading fell slightly. Investors seemed to have shown little interest in the financial results.
Not only was the revenue huge, but it also exceeded analysts’ expectations for the first quarter results. Apple has exceeded investor expectations in both earnings per share and revenue. Analysts forecast sales of $ 103.3 billion and earnings per share of $ 1.41. In this respect too, Apple recorded $ 1.68, surpassing expectations.
Popular stocks like GameStop and AMC Entertainment, the so-called meme stocks, have shown a rate of increase of over 100%, and the low response this time is expected by the general market to achieve even greater growth and market capitalization for large technology stocks. It shows that you are doing it. Apple’s share price has risen more than 23% since the announcement of its fourth-quarter earnings in October 2020, even though there were no shocking price movements in the earnings announcement.
Apple’s revenue in the first quarter was up 20% year-on-year. Most were in a single region, the Chinese market. Quarterly revenues in the region increased 57% from $ 13.6 billion last year to more than $ 21.3 billion.
In terms of revenue by product category, of course, the iPhone is the king, and sales were 65.6 billion dollars (about 6.84 trillion yen), a significant increase from 56 billion dollars (about 5.84 trillion yen) in the same period of the previous year. The release schedule for the new version of Apple’s iPhone has been delayed a bit this time, so the first quarter includes more sales of the new version than usual.
Not only was the iPhone doing well, but the iPad also outperformed Mac sales. Mac sales were $ 8.7 billion and iPad sales were $ 8.4 billion, a significant increase in this category as well. The wearable and home calling accessories division was $ 13 billion (about 1.35 trillion yen), and the service was $ 15.8 billion (about 1.65 trillion yen), which was also a new record.
We will also follow the contents of the telephone press conference accompanying the announcement of financial results.
Rachel Maga is a technology journalist currently working at Globe Live Media agency. She has been in the Technology Journalism field for over 5 years now. Her life’s biggest milestone is the inside tour of Tesla Industries, which was gifted to her by the legend Elon Musk himself.


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PHOENIX, AZ--(Marketwired - February 12, 2014) - Insys Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: INSY), a specialty pharmaceutical company that develops and commercializes innovative supportive care products, today announced that the Company will release its fourth quarter and year-end 2013 financial results on Tuesday, March 4, 2014, before the market opens.
Following the release of the financial results, Michael L. Babich, President and Chief Executive Officer, and Darryl S. Baker, Chief Financial Officer, will host a conference call at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Standard Time.
Interested parties may participate in the conference call by dialing 888-427-9376 (U.S.) or 719-325-2308 (International), 5-10 minutes prior to the start of the call. A replay will be available shortly after the completion of the call for two weeks by dialing 888-203-1112 (U.S.) or 719-457-0820 (International) and entering conference call ID number 8377866. A live audio webcast and archive of the call will also be available at www.insysrx.com.
About Insys Therapeutics, Inc.
Insys Therapeutics, Inc. is a commercial-stage specialty pharmaceutical company that develops and commercializes innovative supportive care products, with a focus on utilizing its proprietary formulation technologies to address the clinical shortcomings of existing commercial pharmaceutical products. The company has two marketed products including Subsys, a proprietary sublingual fentanyl spray for breakthrough pain in opioid-tolerant cancer patients. Insys markets Subsys through its incentive-based, cost-efficient commercial sales force. The company's lead product candidate is Dronabinol Oral Solution, a proprietary orally administered liquid formulation of dronabinol, which would be its second branded supportive care product, if approved.


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Working out for that summer body or a more vibrant, healthier you just got more rewarding thanks to an exciting new partnership between Biogen and Virgin Active South Africa.
These two iconic wellness brands in the health and fitness industry are combining forces to incentivise all Virgin Active members, no matter their age, fitness level, ability, experience or ultimate goal, by rewarding them for logging regular workouts at the gym.
Strategic partnership realised
“Aligning with Virgin Active is a significant milestone for Biogen as it brings together two pinnacle brands in the health and fitness sector in a partnership that offers clear synergies,” says Biogen Brand Manager Brandon Fairweather.
“Finding ways to collaborate has been an ongoing conversation for a few years now, not only due to the logical fit and relevance, but also in terms of our shared values and ethics. Both companies are 100% aligned in our common goal of keeping South Africans moving and pursuing healthier choices.”
According to Fairweather, Biogen’s inclusion in the Virgin Active Loyalty Programme is a major accolade.
“It serves as recognition from one of South Africa’s largest health and fitness groups for our efforts to create an authentic and credible sports and wellness brand over the past 19 years.”
More rewards for members
As the latest addition to Virgin Active’s Rewards Programme, members can unlock weekly and monthly rewards, which they can redeem at any Dis-Chem Pharmacy nationwide. These rewards will be updated and refreshed regularly.
Members can also unlock discounts on all Biogen products, including supplements and vitamins based on their tiered level. Gold-tiered members will enjoy 15% off Biogen products. Silver members qualify for a 10% discount, and Bronze members get 5% off.
Biogen joins an already vibrant and ever expanding loyalty partner ecosystem as Virgin Active continues to champion innovative ways to keep members logging workouts to improve their health and quality of life.
“As we continue to grow and build on the foundation we’ve laid for our Rewards programme, we are thrilled to bring Biogen onboard as a new Rewards partner,” says Patrick Hardy, Head of Strategic Partnerships and Sponsorships at Virgin Active South Africa.
“The collaboration with Biogen will enhance our Rewards programme even further. Members can now enjoy exclusive weekly and sprint rewards, as well as tiered discounts on a wide range of Biogen health and wellness products. This partnership underscores our dedication to providing our members with exceptional value and a holistic approach to their fitness and wellness journey,” adds Hardy.
“We look forward to rewarding Virgin Active members for their efforts through this partnership. It is fair to say that both Biogen and Virgin Active teams are really excited to bring this offer to market amid the traditional seasonal resurgence in healthy, active living,” concludes Fairweather.


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Home » Events » Scotland Marketing Conference 2018 – 5 Oct
Following the success of last years conference, this years' Scotland Marketing Conference moves to the new state-of-the-art City Campus at the City of Glasgow College.
This year’s theme is 'marketing essentials’ looking at what marketers need to know to be successful in their careers, whether you are making the first steps or are a seasoned marketing professional.
Martin Jordan, Director of Innovation at Equator Digital, Scotland’s largest digital marketing agency, is this year’s keynote speaker. In addition, Joe Pacitti, Chair of CIM Scotland will be chairing a panel of experts from a range of backgrounds.
In addition, this year’s conference provides a great opportunity for marketers to network with peers and experts, and to browse and discuss opportunities with our range of exhibitors.
The full speaker programme will be announced next month, but you can take advantage of our early-bird special rate available until 17 August 2018.
CPD category: General business skills Duration: 3 hours
Registration and networking is from 12:30; the event starts at 13:00 and finishes at 16:30.


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- Several phones from the BBK Electronics brands such as OPPO, Realme, and OnePlus have been tipped to launch smartphones with 125W charging tech.
- There’s an unknown Oppo N-branded smartphone, which will also get 125W fast charging.
- All of the mentioned smartphones should become official and available during the first half of 2022.
Earlier this year, Realme had announced that they will be bringing out their ultra-premium flagship under the GT series with 125W fast charging. OPPO similarly had announced their 125W flash charger, which claimed to charge a 4,000mAh battery fully in around 20 minutes. In China, brands like Xiaomi and iQOO have also launched smartphones with similar 120W fast-charging technology. Now according to tipster Mukul Sharma, it has been revealed that by next year several smartphones from the BBK Electronics group such as OPPO, Realme, and OnePlus will announce smartphones with 125W fast-charging tech.
It is speculated that the Realme GT 2 Pro, which will be equipped with a 6.51-inch Super AMOLED display that offers a Full HD+ resolution, a high refresh rate, and a punch-hole design will be one of the first smartphones from Realme to come with the 125W fast charging technology. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 898 chipset may power the device with 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of internal storage. For photography, it may feature a 108MP + 8MP + 5MP triple camera unit and a 32MP selfie camera. It is expected to come preinstalled with Realme UI 3.0 based on Android 12.
The leak also suggests that other upcoming smartphones like the OPPO Find X4, Find X4 Pro, and the OnePlus 10 Pro will also come with 125W fast charging in 2022. Speaking of OPPO, the leak also claims that the mobile giant will be releasing a new N-series phone and the OPPO Reno8 Pro with 125W fast charging in 2022, meaning the about to be launched Reno 7 series, won’t get the 125W fast charging tech.
All of these devices should become official and will likely hit the Chinese stores during the first half of 2022, so it will be interesting to see how they fare in terms of charge times compared to Xiaomi’s 120W system that’s inside the Xiaomi 11T Pro and the newly launched Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro Plus, which claims to charge its 4500 mAh battery in just 15 minutes. That’s pretty insane, and who knows, maybe OPPO and Realme’s tech will be even faster. We will have more information around their charging speeds as and when the smartphones from these respective companies launch, so stay tuned for that.
Also Read: Realme set launch phones in ultra-premium category, could be priced over Rs 60,000 in India


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Sony Ericsson Indonesia has quietly announced to the world that they will be putting out the first Android-based Walkman device, the W8. This is by no means a power house, though, with a 600MHz processor, 168MB of RAM, a 3.2 megapixel camera, and a 3" 320x480 screen; clearly, this phone is aimed at the budget market.
This device will run Android 2.1 and the same version of Timescape as the X10 mini, with some tweaks to the Mediascape music interface to give users the Walkman experience.
We’ve already heardquite a bit about Samsung’s flagship Android device, the Galaxy S, but a definitive release date was never given to us. Until now.
CNET are reporting today that the smartphone will be available in Asia from June, which means that it could be arriving in just a week from now. Those wanting to buy it unsubsidized will have to pay a whopping S$1,098, which is quite steep considering that the HTC Desire is on the market for just S$898.


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Newfoundland-based smart-home tech company Mysa Smart Thermostats are pleased to announce that they have secured a second round of investment to help them deliver their smart thermostats to more homes throughout North America. The investment of over two million dollars comes from a combination of new private financiers and an injection of fresh capital from previous investors. It ensures that Mysa has the capital to develop new products and continue support of their flagship product – a smart thermostat that helps people with electric heating systems like baseboard or fan-forced heaters cut down on their bill by up to 26%.
Original investors Killick Capital and Pelorus Ventures have been joined by numerous investors from all across Canada. In addition, Chris Huskilson, former CEO of Halifax-based clean energy innovator Emera has also joined the Board of Directors. When asked about the opportunity, Huskilson notes:
“I am proud to be invested in and joining the board of Empowered Homes, producers of the Mysa Smart Thermostat. This homegrown Atlantic Canadian company will make a real difference to the efficiency and comfort of homes across North America.”
Market Growth: Quebec
New Quebec-based investor Nicholas Ponari sums up his interest in joining a rising Canadian green tech company:
“While it was certainly the quality and the functionality of the Mysa thermostats that led me to Empowered Homes, it was by far and large the skillful execution of the management’s business strategy and their staggeringly large progress in a short amount of time that made me want to join the family. I don’t see it as just an investment, but a partnership. My investment in Empowered Homes represents faith in Canadian Tech, Newfoundland and Labrador (which doesn’t get enough credit in the tech space and Canada at large), and a pledge to get behind green tech startups which will be leading the charge in protecting the environment for the next few critical decades to come. I’m incredibly proud to be associated with this company and this group of talented, young leaders and the future is bright for the Green brothers.”
Market Growth: The Pacific Northwest
New B.C. based investor Alex Conconi, President of Conconi Growth Partners, also chimes in on his interest and investment in Mysa:
“We have been so impressed with the level of scalability and innovation that Mysa has demonstrated under the leadership of the Green brothers. As the only smart-home investment backed by CGP, we couldn’t be more excited to be part of the Empowered Homes movement and the work being done to build a more sustainable future for homeownership in Canada.”
About Mysa and Our Mission
Mysa's Smart Thermostat is particularly useful for many parts of Canada and the Northern US where electric heating is common. Mysa gives homeowners more control over their electricity bills – and it's been a roaring success. Controlled from the Mysa smartphone app or smart home assistants like Alexa, Google Home, or Apple HomeKit, Mysa now lives in thousands of homes throughout North America, and as electricity prices are forecasted to rise, the need to cut down on energy bills is more evident than ever as a cold winter begins to take hold.
Saving energy was a goal from the start, as CEO Josh Green reflects: “At its most basic level, Mysa is all about energy efficiency and keeping people comfortable. We have built, and will continue to build, advanced heating and control features that push the capability of smart home technology, but they will always focus on helping customers save energy and be comfortable in their homes.”
With massive growth in sales and further product development in the pipeline, Mysa is poised to become the leading brand for the energy conscious, smart consumer.


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I spent today watching Bethesda broadcast a static shot of the Pip-Boy mascot from the Fallout franchise standing in front of a TV that says “please stand by.” I’m not alone. Tens of thousands of other fans of Bethesda’s games did as well — at this moment, more than 100,000 are still watching the livestream on Twitch. And we’re doing this to ourselves because this is what E3 is now.
The Electronic Entertainment Expo trade show doesn’t kick off in the Los Angeles Convention Center until June 12, but the event began in spirit a couple of weeks ago. Since Walmart Canada leaked unannounced games on its store page on May 11, we’ve had nonstop news ever since. E3 judge’s week happened, Activision had an event for its Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 reveal, EA did one for Battlefield V, and Bethesda confirmed Rage 2 with a gameplay trailer. Many of these events followed days or weeks of teasing from the publishers, and that has taught us to expect big things when publishers start getting cute on social media and Twitch.
And Bethesda is being very cute right now. It is now teasing something happening at 8:42 — although we don’t know if that’s a.m. or p.m. Bethesda is in the Eastern time zone, so it could still mean 8 p.m. tonight.
But who knows! And that’s the point. Developers and publishers can play into excitement this time of year because of E3, and they are doing exactly that.
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Beyond whatever the publisher may end up announcing, this is another reminder that E3 is a month-long season in the middle of the calendar now. Where we once waited for a couple of days in early June for every major publisher to surprise us over and over, publishers are spreading into May to stake out a piece of the calendar they can own. And while they may not have as many eyeballs as E3 proper, more than enough people are paying attention to all of these dedicated presentations, and that’s due in part to the building excitement of the event.
Does this mean E3 won’t have any surprises? Maybe. Probably not, but we will probably all go into that event with a comprehensive idea of what to expect. That might disappoint some people who revel in the concentrated madness that was E3 of the past, but I’m not complaining. The teasing is part of the fun, and I’m glad that companies like Bethesda get that and can promote their products in a clever way.
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Special Counsel John Durham continues to unravel the Trump-Russia “collusion” story, and his latest court disclosure contains startling information. According to a Friday court filing, the 2016 Hillary Clinton campaign effort to compile dirt on Donald Trump reached into protected White House communications.
The filing relates to Mr. Durham’s September indictment of Michael Sussmann, a lawyer who represented the Clinton campaign while he worked for the Perkins Coie law firm. Mr. Sussmann is accused of lying to the FBI at a September 2016 meeting when he presented documents claiming to show secret internet communications between the Trump Organization and Russia-based Alfa Bank. The indictment says Mr. Sussmann falsely told the FBI he was presenting this information solely as a good citizen—failing to disclose his ties to the Clinton campaign. (He has pleaded not guilty.)
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Container Corporation of India (CONCOR) share price jumped more than 4 percent on July 30, a day after the state-owned firm reported a 409.67 percent surge in consolidated net profit to Rs 251.22 crore for the first quarter ended June 30.
It had clocked a net profit of Rs 49.29 crore in the year-ago period, the multi-modal logistics company said in a regulatory filing.
The total income during the April-June FY22 quarter increased to Rs 1,876.79 crore from Rs 1,251.50 crore a year ago. Expenses stood at Rs 1,536 crore as compared to Rs 1,179.71 crore earlier.
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Right to repair has taken a major step forward in the United States for a trio of industries, including the automotive aftermarket.
American lawmakers introduced three bills related to right to repair, one for each of the automotive, agriculture and electronics industries.
Rep. Bobby Rush (D-IL), chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Energy, introduced the Right to Equitable and Professional Auto Industry Repair (REPAIR) Act. This would give vehicle owners and independent repair shops the data needed access to repair and maintain modern, technologically advanced vehicles.
The REPAIR Act follows the introduction of the bipartisan Save Money on Auto Repair Transportation (SMART) Act, which would amend U.S. design patent law to ensure that consumers have more choices — not fewer — for quality, safe and affordable vehicle replacement parts.
The move has been met with universal enthusiasm from American aftermarket groups.
The Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA), Auto Care Association, CAR (Consumer Access to Repair) Coalition, and Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) issued a joint statement following the news applauding the proposed bill.
“The legislation will ensure the preservation of consumer choice, a fair marketplace, and the continued safe operation of the nation’s 288 million registered passenger and commercial motor vehicles, 70% of which are maintained by independent repair facilities,” the statement said.
According to the statement, the REPAIR Act will:
“Today is one of the most memorable and important days in the history of the aftermarket. The REPAIR Act will help guarantee consumers’ rights and the ability of the industry to ensure their vehicles operate safely,” said Paul McCarthy, president and CEO of AASA.
“Ensuring consumer choice while retaining a free and competitive market across the vehicle lifecycle is at the heart of this legislation,” said Bill Hanvey, president and CEO of Auto Care Association. “The tenets of this bill are principles-based, balanced, and address concerns shared across the automotive industry.”
CAR Coalition executive director Justin Rzepka pointed to a recent YouGov poll that showed 93 per cent of respondents agreed that they should have the right to choose where and by whom their vehicle is repaired.
“The REPAIR Act will ensure consumers will have more, not fewer, choices when they need a repair shop,” he commented. “They will also have access to the data they need to make sure the repair is done safely. This is important, consumer-first legislation, and we look forward to working with lawmakers and industry partners to pass it.”
“Free and fair competition is a core value in the United States,” said Daniel Ingber, vice president of government and legal affairs, SEMA. “Protecting a consumer’s personal choice when purchasing, servicing, repairing, or modifying a motor vehicle is what the REPAIR Act will deliver.”
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Belize Developer Offers Insight on the Pros, Cons, and Other Important Info for Expats Moving to this Tropical Destination
eNewsChannels NEWS: -- Legacy Global Development, the developer of the beautiful Orchid Bay, Belize community and recognized as an expert source for living in Belize, shares its wisdom in a blog post titled, "Before Moving to Belize, You Need to Read This."
New Visual Survey from The Technoskeptic Shows Over 27 percent Occupied with Devices and Rise of Digital Distraction
eNewsChannels NEWS: -- More than a quarter of people in America's public places are somehow occupied with digital devices. That's according to a new visual survey by The Technoskeptic. The magazine examined behavior at various urban crossroads across the country, categorizing different modes of digital distraction. The results make up the cover story of their summer issue, available nationally beginning June 24.
eNewsChannels NEWS: -- IEDCO, a leader in the design and manufacture of custom engineered powder handling systems and solutions offers custom design solutions for efficiently moving powders in plants with difficult layouts.
eNewsChannels NEWS: -- Intelligent Office, a virtual, professionally staffed office space for mobile executives, small businesses, professional services firms, and independent contractors, is announcing the opening of a San Francisco Bay Area Peninsula site.
Major South Florida Development Prospect Located in Opportunity Zone Pompano Beach FL Looks Nationwide for Master Developer
eNewsChannels NEWS: -- The City of Pompano Beach and its redevelopment agency have over 30 acres of land located in an Opportunity Zone out to bid seeking a Master Developer for an Innovation District in the downtown. The land is one of the last undeveloped areas in South Florida bordering the I-95 corridor with direct beach access. Deadline to submit a Letter of Interest is July 10, 2019.
eNewsChannels NEWS: -- Space is an uncharted frontier equipped with mysteries beyond our understanding of what is or will ever be possible. Aaron Ozee, bestselling author of notable children's book, "Regulus" (ISBN: 9781387010790), has partnered with Orbit Pics to launch a printed copy of his book into space. (VIDEO)
eNewsChannels NEWS: -- With the average prices of event tickets to popular mixed martial arts events often topping hundreds of dollars, seeing such an event live is out of reach for many of the sport's most ardent fans. Tuff-N-Uff, the nation's largest and longest running amateur MMA organization, has decided to help do something about that by offering a packed roster of fights at a FREE event that will be held June 29, 2019 at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas.
eNewsChannels NEWS: -- Eu4ia LLC, the areas first retailer dedicated to CBD based products, is excited to announce its second retail location in Colonie Center Mall. A grand opening celebration will take place on June 29, 2019 from 12 - 3 p.m.
eNewsChannels NEWS: -- John Sebesta has joined Zanthion(TM) as their new CFO. John has many years of experience as a financial consultant, owning and operating a business and negotiating difficult international military contracts. His experience is an excellent fit for Zanthion's current need to satisfy rigorous US compliance requirements and their marketing and sales efforts in Mexico and South America.
Free Riders IMC to host the First Annual Fundraiser event benefiting Maryland Heroin Awareness Advocates
eNewsChannels NEWS: -- Free Riders IMC to host the First Annual Fundraiser event benefiting Maryland Heroin Awareness Advocates, both nonprofit organizations. June 22, 2019 from 12-8 p.m. at "The Farm" Amvets Post #2 Event Address: 9602 Baltimore Road Frederick Maryland 21704.


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When Ruby Abdulla moved to Charleston 32 years ago, she and her husband started looking around the grocery stores for halal foods – the only foods that are lawful for Muslims to eat.
“I have to tell you – when we first came here, we couldn’t even buy bread,” said Abdulla, a realty agent with Old Colony. “Sunbeam bread was the only one that had vegetable oil. The rest of the bread had lard. Cookies – we couldn’t buy those, either.
“But things have changed quite a bit.”
As the Kanawha Valley’s Muslim population has grown, a couple of locally owned stores have started carrying halal foods. The foods must contain no pork or alcohol, among other things, and the meats must come from specially slaughtered animals.
But almost always, those foods are trucked in from out of state. Almeshia Brown, an agriculture extension specialist at West Virginia State University, wants to change that.
Brown is Muslim – and she says she has to buy about 60 percent of her groceries over the Internet.
“Why couldn’t we keep that money here in West Virginia?” she asked.
Brown is part of a statewide project to teach the West Virginia public – including farmers, stores and restaurants – about the potential cash cow that is halal food. (MORE)


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Did you know there was a Windows 95 pre-launch Japanese promotional CD of "Start Me Up" by The Rolling Stones? If not, I have one here for you to check out!
Recent Windows 95 Stories
Microsoft finalized Windows 95 on August 15, 1995 and began selling it to the public 25 years ago today, on August 24, 1995.
Windows 95 wasn’t as sophisticated as NT, but it ran well on mainstream PCs and offered many advances over its predecessors.
Windows 95 is now an app you can download on Windows, Mac, or Linux. Yep.
Windows 95 is a high water mark that will never be duplicated: the personal computing industry has never seen such excitement over an OS upgrade.


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What are consumers’ viewpoints regarding video on social media, and do marketers’ social video approaches and priorities mesh with those viewpoints?
Two infographics by Animoto, a provider of drag-and-drop videomaking software, highlight recent research into consumers’ and marketers’ views about social media video.
Marketers and consumers alike rank video as an excellent way to engage each other: Consumers expect to receive information from brands via social, while marketers say it’s an effective way to reach social media audiences.
Moreover, both camps agree that Facebook is the leading social video platform, though consumers view YouTube as increasing in popularity.
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The folks behind the super popular Roti Rolls food truck are trying their hand at a more permanent locale.
They took over a portion of Big John’s on East Bay Street and will use the space to open The Green Door. They have dubbed the establishment a “street eatery” and will host a pop-up preview dinner to celebrate.
The dinner will feature a six course tasting menu as well as the option of wine and beer pairings. The event is happening on Friday, November 30, at 7 p.m. Tickets can be purchased HERE.
Not many other details are known, but keep an eye on their Facebook page for future news.


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A package from a company that specializes in sustainable packaging is going to have a bigger impact on the environment than a package from one that is made with cardboard.
The idea behind Graham’s Graham package is to help people in developing countries avoid the waste of packaging material.
The company, which has been manufacturing products in India for over 40 years, is now looking to expand to other developing countries.
“We want to help the world save a lot of waste material,” said Amit K. Khatri, chief executive officer and founder of the company.
Graham has been trying to scale up its business in the developing world for more than a decade, but has struggled to keep up with demand.
“We are constantly trying to make sure we have the right packaging in India, but there is no demand for it,” Khatari said.
Now, Khatarian is working on a new way of packaging, which he hopes will be ready by the end of the year.
The package will be a hybrid of cardboard and recycled paper, which will be packaged in a “sustainable” way, which Khatry said will allow the company to deliver products that are environmentally friendly.
The packaging will be manufactured in a local factory, and the waste material will be recycled.
Khatri said the company was working with a local packaging manufacturer to develop a new line of packaging that would be made in India and sold in the United States.
“It is a new approach, and we will be launching it in the next few months,” he said.
While the company is already selling some of the Graham products, Katiya Khaturi, a local employee at the company, said it was the “ultimate packaging.”
“It is better than cardboard,” Katiyas mother, said.
“When we bought our home, we had a cardboard house, but the plastic was very dirty and it was just a waste product.
Katiya, who is also the founder of Greshwaran, a company with a similar product called Katiiya, said that the company will work with the government of India and international organizations to provide the best products for India.”
I think Graham will be the ultimate packaging for this country.”
Katiya, who is also the founder of Greshwaran, a company with a similar product called Katiiya, said that the company will work with the government of India and international organizations to provide the best products for India.


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SAN FRANCISCO, July 24, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- RiskIQ, the global leader in attack surface management, released its annual “Evil Internet Minute” report today. The company tapped proprietary global intelligence and third-party research to analyze the volume of malicious activity on the internet, revealing that cybercriminals cost the global economy $2.9 million every minute last year, a total of $1.5 trillion.
The data shows that in a single internet minute, $2,900,000 is lost to cybercrime. Top companies pay $25 per minute due to security breaches. Additional malicious activity includes:
"As the scale of the internet continues to proliferate, so does the threat landscape," said Lou Manousos, CEO of RiskIQ. "By compiling the vast numbers associated with cybercrime in the past year, we made the research more accessible by framing it in the context of an 'internet minute.' We are entering our third year defining the sheer scale of attacks that take place across the internet using the latest third-party research and our own global threat intelligence so that businesses can better understand what they're up against on the open web."
Tactics range from malvertising to phishing to supply chain attacks that target e-commerce, like the Magecart hacks that have increased by 20% in the last year. The motives of cybercriminals include monetary gain, large-scale reputational damage, political motivations, and espionage.
“Without greater awareness and an increased effort to implement necessary security controls, there will be more attacks using an ever-expanding range of technologies and strategies,” Manousos said. “With the recent explosion of web and browser-based threats, organizations should look to what can happen in a matter of minutes and evaluate their current security strategy. Businesses must realize that they are vulnerable beyond the firewall, all the way across the open internet."
RiskIQ’s Evil Internet Minute infographic can be found here: https://www.riskiq.com/infographic/evil-internet-minute-2019/
RiskIQ is the leader in attack surface management, providing the most comprehensive discovery, intelligence, and mitigation of threats associated with an organization’s digital presence. With more than 75 percent of attacks originating outside the firewall, RiskIQ allows enterprises to gain unified insight and control over web, social and mobile exposures. Trusted by thousands of security analysts, RiskIQ’s platform combines advanced internet data reconnaissance and analytics to expedite investigations, understand digital attack surfaces, assess risk and take action to protect the business, brand and customers. Based in San Francisco, the company is backed by Summit Partners, Battery Ventures, Georgian Partners and MassMutual Ventures.
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Australian unemployment rate rises, economy sheds jobs
Dec. 11 – Australia’s unemployment rate rose as the economy shed jobs, adding to signs that a recession in the world’s biggest nations is starting to undermine the domestic economy.
The jobless rate climbed to 4.4%, the highest in a year, from 4.3%, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics. The number of people employed fell 15,600. Economists had expected the jobless rate to reach 4.5% and the economy to shed 15,000 jobs.
“There is a sense that weaker jobs growth is inevitable,” economists at Westpac Banking Corp. said in a report.
Rio Tinto Group this week announced it would eliminate 14,000 jobs amid softening global demand for raw materials. China, one of the biggest consumers of Australia’s minerals, yesterday announced that its exports and imports unexpectedly fell last month. Signs of a worsening slump in Europe included dwindling industrial output in Italy and France in October.
Australia’s economy grew just 0.1% last quarter, the most feeble expansion in about eight years.
The number of part-time jobs decreased 24,400 in November and full-time employment gained 8,800 from October, according to the statistics bureau.


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Comparing Q3 2022 to Q3 2021, the total revenue generated by Comcast declined by 1.5%.
US-based telecommunication company Comcast Corporation (NASDAQ: CMCSA) has rolled out details of its revenue generated in Q3 2022, exceeding analysts’ expectations. Analysts estimated Comcast would generate $29.65 billion during the three months of Q3 2022. However, Comcast made $29.85 billion despite the decline in revenue across major subsidiaries and its slow broadband customer growth. The firm’s shares jumped 8% to $33.95 during pre-market trading. In contrast to Wall Street expectations, Comcast had an Earnings Per Share (ESP) of 96 cents against the estimated value of 90 cents, another impressive achievement in the quarter.
Unfortunately for the American firm, it could not onboard any new customers during the year’s second quarter. The period was weak for Comcast in the sense of performance, marking the first time it did not add new customers in a quarter since inception. In a turnaround of events, Comcast welcomed 14,000 broadband customers to their network in Q3 2022. The recent happenings indicate that Comcast faces increased competition from telecom and wireless internet companies. Also, major telecommunications companies like AT&T have acknowledged the fierce competition in the industry. AT&T claims to have added 338,000 in Q3 of 2022.
How Comcast Subsidiaries Impacted Its Revenue for Q3 2022
Comparing Q3 2022 to Q3 2021, the total revenue generated by Comcast declined by 1.5%. The generated revenue comes from pay TV, mobile, traditional phone, and broadband services. The broadband revenue skyrocketed because of the increase in average rates and the number of residential broadband customers. Five years ago, Comcast launched its business interface called Xfinity Mobile. Xfinity uses Verizon’s wireless network and has over 5 million customer lines. Comcast also lost 561,000 pay-TV customers, which is the most common challenge for broadcasting companies since the explosion of streaming services. Comcast switched to the trend by establishing Peacock as its streaming service. Since its debut, the streaming service has attracted over 15 million paying customers.
NBC Universal, a subsidiary of Comcast, plummeted by 4% compared to last year’s Q3. The media segment generated only $9.6 billion as opposed to $11.4 billion in Q3 2021. In 2021, NBC Universal broadcasted the Tokyo Olympics. The absence of the Olympics caused revenues from adverts to fall by 35% in 2022
NBC Universal’s movie studios revenue soared high, unlike other sectors, by 31.4%. The studios generated $3.2 billion due to the higher theater and content licensing revenue claims the releases of Jurassic World: Dominion and Minions: The Rise of Gru doubled the theater’s revenue. In an interview with Jeff Shell, the CEO of NBC said the movie business is booming due to the hybrid system implemented. The system simultaneously makes movies available at theaters and on Peacock, Comcast’s streaming platform. In the United Kingdom, Comcast’s Sky recorded a revenue fall of 4.7%, which is solely caused by the present currency exchange rates. Asides from this, the revenue remains the same compared to the previous year.