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Car dealers pushed hard to realise the benefits of car buyers’ increased interest in used cars during May – with the number of prospecting calls up by 21% during the month.
As new car sales volumes continue to show decline during 2019, lead management specialists Dealerweb have seen an increased effort by dealers to grow through their used car operations and a corresponding increase in interest from motorists.
Dealerweb chief executive, Martin Hill, said: “Our data shows that dealers are pushing hard by chasing every enquiry to support sales. The volume of prospecting calls increased by 20.1% and demos for used vehicles increased by 2.6% in May.
Dealerweb said that retailers had seen enquiries for used vehicles jump by 5.6% in May, and overall sales from used operations increase by 4.2%.
However, while finance sales increased by 1.4% against the same month in 2018, Gap insurance sales fell by 8.9% and paint protection by 0.2%. Finance penetration for used vehicles also declined from 46% to 45%.
Hill said: “Used car operations continue to provide a valuable profit centre. An attractive, used car finance rate that can deliver a low monthly payment will generate more clicks and enquiries, and ultimately, more sales.
“There is potential to grow used car finance penetration, which sits at 45% in May compared to 75% for new vehicles.”
Dealerweb said it had become clear that online used car marketing channels were growing in importance, adding that it was vital that dealers capture these enquiries accurately and respond quickly.
“Once the customer has enquired, they expect a quick response and data shows that a prompt response is crucial for sales conversions,” said Hill.
“Research suggests that 25% of customers expect a reply to a web lead in under a half an hour and almost half within one hour.”


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The launch event of Huawei’s Mate 50 series will be held on Wednesday, September 7, according to several Weibo bloggers.
The new devices are expected to include the Mate 50E, Mate 50, Mate 50 Pro and Mate 50 RS, with all four expected to debut at the same time.
It is reported that the processor, we expect the kirin this time should be no, instead of Qualcomm chip. The Mate 50E is powered by Snapdragon 778G, while the other three models are all Snapdragon 8 Gen1 4G (model SM8425).
For the convenience of some users, Huawei Mate 50 Pro this time will be equipped with 5G communication shell, which is commonly known as the “physical plug-in” to achieve 4G seconds to 5G, as long as users open eSIM service can be.
Elsewhere, according to current leaks, the Mate 50 will feature a straight screen with a hole in the center, while the Mate 50 Pro will feature a curved fringe screen.
In addition, after the contract with Leica expires, the Mate 50 series will be fully equipped with Huawei’s XMAGE imaging solution and pre-installed with the official version of HarmonyOS 3, which is still worth looking forward to.

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The just ended No.1 modeling competition in Africa, Ghana’s Next Super Model held last weekend saw the beautiful Sephora Hadjaratou Dem, Yaw Emefa, and Diamond Victoria sweep off the awards. The event saw Edem Smith as the anchor and other media personalities like Deborah Vanessa better known as Sister Derby, and Jay Foley among others.
The 2nd edition of Ghana’s Next Super Model Competition 2019 grand finale was successfully organised by multiple award-winner Sparkzuta international in collaboration with Isis Models Africa and 31 International Creative Team Members which also saw Hitz FM 103.9’s Mike Gizo as an event manager.
The well attended event was held at No. 1 Oxford Street Mall and Suite, Osu RE and Karma Conference Centre due to high demand of tickets in Accra on Saturday 25th January 2020 respectively. The Ghana’s Next Super Model Competition is second to none modeling competition that showcases models on the global spotlight and give young talented persons seeking a career in modelling a unique opportunity to not only show what they’ve got but also win mouthwatering prizes. This year’s edition came with bigger benefits for applicants and finalists.
The competition attracted both local and international media coverage and the judging panelists consisted of international scouts as promised by the CEO of the Sparkzuta Modeling Agency, Sparkzuta Julius Zuta. Our winner Yaw Emefa (male winner), Sephora Hadjaratou (female winner), and Diamond Victoria (2nd runner up) were crowned by Jay Forley, Sister Derby, (TV Personality), and Rebecca Kwabi, current Miss Ghana at the No. 1 Oxford Street Hotel opposite Koala.
Sparkzuta International Modeling Agency is a modeling agency is well established and funded by Spark Julius Zuta in Accra, Ghana. It’s aim is to discover and mentor aspiring Ghanaians or international models living and schooling or working in Ghana.
The Ghana Next Super Model Competition 2019 Grand Finale was strictly by invitation with limited VIP Tickets but due to high demand, the organisors decided to organize a fashion show at Karma Conference Centre for those who didn’t have tickets but came out of love to support models, designers, or the show which cost the organisers more due to lack of sponsorship. The designers that showcased were Steveray from Nigeria, J’karta, Jants Collections, Djamarkou, Eugene’DWise, Afro-Cuban wanted Vogue and many more.
Source: sparkzuta.com | ghanasnextsupermodel.com


text: Inbound Logistics Readers Vote Echo Global Logistics #1 in Service and Quality for the Second Year in a Row Voters Recognize Echo as a Top 10 Third-Party Logistics Provider for the Eighth Consecutive Year CHICAGO, July 17, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Echo Global Logistics, Inc. (NASDAQ:ECHO), a leading provider of technology-enabled transportation management services, was voted #1 by readers of Inbound Logistics, earning the #1 ranking in the 2018 Top 10 3PL Excellence Awards for the second year in a row. It’s the company’s eighth consecutive appearance in the elite top 10 group of third-party logistics providers (3PL), which is selected by logistics professionals based on service and quality. “Our mission is to exceed client expectations and be the first choice for carrier partners, so it’s extremely gratifying to be named the #1 3PL by the transportation professionals and Inbound Logistics readers we serve,” said Doug Waggoner, Chairman of the Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer at Echo. “The transportation sector is a highly competitive, rapidly expanding industry, so it’s an honor to receive this renewed validation of our commitment to simplifying transportation. “The logistics industry is on an impressive technology growth trajectory and Echo has remained at the forefront of this growth because of our increased technology investment and ongoing innovation,” continued Waggoner. “During the difficult market conditions the industry experienced in the previous 12 months, our strong client partnerships helped us evolve our offerings by designing unique solutions to address their challenging and ever-changing needs. This helps differentiate us in the marketplace and allows us to build stronger relationships with our customers.” “I’d like to thank our employees for their hard work and dedication,” said Dave Menzel, President and Chief Operating Officer at Echo. “Their experience, combined with our extensive network and proprietary technology, helps us deliver unrivaled results as this award attests. We appreciate the support and loyalty of everyone who voted for Echo.” Echo Global Logistics has been ranked in the top 10 in Inbound Logistics’ prestigious industry award for eight years in a row, earning a second-place slot in 2015 and 2016 before moving up to number one in 2017 and 2018. In each of those eight years, the company either matched the previous year’s ranking or moved up to a higher level. “Each year, our readers vote in the Top 10 3PL Readers’ Choice Excellence Awards and this year we received the most votes ever. Since this award began in 1998, it has been a competitive contest,” said Felecia Stratton, Editor of Inbound Logistics. “We’ve seen Echo improve their ranking from #10 in 2010 (which is still a great honor) to #1 two years in a row, which is a terrific accomplishment. Congratulations to Echo on their #1 win once again.” About Echo Global Logistics Echo Global Logistics, Inc. (NASDAQ:ECHO) is a leading provider of technology-enabled transportation and supply chain management services. Headquartered in Chicago with more than 30 offices around the country, Echo offers freight brokerage and Managed Transportation solutions for all major modes, including truckload, partial truckload, LTL, intermodal, and expedited. Echo maintains a proprietary, web-based technology platform that compiles and analyzes data from its network of over 40,000 transportation providers to serve clients across a wide range of industries and simplify the critical tasks involved in transportation management. For more information on Echo Global Logistics, visit: www.echo.com. ECHO: Corporate CONTACT INFORMATION Investor Relations: Zach Jecklin VP of Strategy Echo Global Logistics 312-784-2046 Media Relations: Christopher Clemmensen SVP of Marketing Echo Global Logistics 312-784-2132 Source: Echo Global Logistics, Inc.


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GLOBAL – Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health and Novozymes today announced a strategic collaboration to develop and commercialize probiotics for global poultry production.
The parties will focus on developing products for hatcheries, the facilities where eggs are hatched before the chickens move to grow-out farms. As part of the agreement, Boehringer Ingelheim will market and distribute Novozymes’ FloraMax® probiotic product for the U.S. poultry industry. Boehringer Ingelheim plans on expanding to other markets globally in the coming years.
Boehringer Ingelheim is continuously exploring new science, products and industry categories, to deliver a powerful range of innovative solutions with a focus on customer needs. Poultry producers are looking for improved ways to deliver on the growing global need for sustainable protein, said George Heidgerken, Global Head of Livestock at Boehringer Ingelheim. Collaborating with Novozymes enables Boehringer Ingelheim to enter an exciting new segment of products to provide alternatives in an environment that is increasingly challenged by antibiotic bans.
Probiotics are naturally occurring, live microbes that can improve the gut flora of poultry and other animals. Robust gut flora can significantly improve animal health, thereby providing a natural alternative to antibiotic growth promoters. Rising global consumption of meat, and legislative and consumer-driven curbs on the use of antibiotics as growth promoters in animal farming have increased demand for alternatives such as probiotics.
We are excited to collaborate with Boehringer Ingelheim to develop a range of probiotic solutions for poultry that will improve sustainability in the industry, said Susanne Palsten Buchardt, Vice President, Animal Health Nutrition at Novozymes. The collaboration is an important step in solidifying Novozymes’ capabilities within probiotics and helping poultry producers deliver greater quantities of safe, affordable protein. Utilizing Boehringer Ingelheim’s close relationships with large-scale producers, Novozymes will gain valuable access to new distribution channels and customers, many of which are seeking sustainable alternatives to antibiotic growth promoters.
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You’ve probably read it a zillion times now: In order for China to wean itself off its debt habit, it has to “rebalance” the economy away from its reliance on investment.
That doesn’t just mean “stop investing so much,” though. China’s leaders have to rework their whole financial system so that it stops forcing households to save so that their deposits can fund China’s investment binge.
So far, no dice. Each quarter, the People’s Bank of China surveys 20,000 urban bank customers in 50 major cities to gauge spending and savings habits. One question examined whether respondents were inclined to invest, save or spend more, compared with the previous quarter. The chart below, taken from the PBoC’s most recent report (pdf, link in Chinese), shows investment in red, savings in lavender and consumer spending in blue:
As you can see, in Q2 2014, 48% of residents said they planned to save more, up from 44% in Q1 (pdf, link in Chinese); only 18% are up for spending more, up 0.8 percentage-points from the last quarter.
That’s just one quarter of data, but it doesn’t imply an imminent revival of consumer spending. (And, yes, it’s a revival that China needs.) Though the above chart makes the trends look fairly static, using a longer time-series shows just how much the last decade of Chinese government policies have crimped consumption.
This chart from Q4 2010 (pdf, link in Chinese) shows the same metric as above, except “spend more” is in the middle, rather than at the top. As you can see, it was only fairly recently that the percentage of Chinese households planning to spend more shrank from more than 30% (with the exception of Q4 2007, when China’s stock market started crashing):
The current ebbing enthusiasm for spending seems to square with research by China Beige Book, a research firm, that shows retail revenue dropping unexpectedly in Q2. For instance, in the PBoC survey, the percentage of those hoping to buy a car or big-ticket items like electrical appliances or furniture in the next three months both declined (however, a bigger share is planning to spend on traveling).
It’s not clear exactly what’s making people keen to save more. The economy’s shaky state might have something to do with it. Despite China’s tight labor supply, only 13% find the employment situation to be peachy, down 1.5 ppts from Q1. While the blue line shows respondents’ feelings about Q2 employment conditions, the red line in this chart shows expectations for the next few months:
The housing market could be a factor as well. Only 21% of interviewees in Q2 said they expect housing prices to go up, down from 28% in Q1.
Why is that a problem? Nearly seven-tenths the average middle-class family’s wealth comes from their home value. In Beijing, where prices surged in 2013, the average resident holds 84% of his assets in property.


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Who is ready for the Super Bowl? If you've been watching Sportscenter and NFL Network all week just like me and would like to show your team spirit on Android I have just the app for you. Obviously there are tons of different
When I received my shiny new Galaxy Nexus from Verizon with 4G LTE I was excited to try NFL Mobile -- their awesome (and sadly exclusive) NFL app that basically is a must-have for any Football fan. Not to mention NFL Mobile
With the NFL finally getting started this week along with plenty of teams seeing the light (or dark), DirecTV has introduced their own NFL Sunday Ticket app specifically for Android Honeycomb tablets. They have long had a Sunday
Just in time for Football to officially get started yesterday the NFL has released their official NFL 2011 app for Android tablets. This requires Android 3.0 or higher and so far it is amazing. I'm way too excited about this
The lockout is over and now Verizon has yet again teamed up with the NFL to provide exclusive NFL content to their subscribers. With the Verizon NFL Mobile App users will have access to all things Football. Teasing us all with
It's time to get back to football. Going along with the console release of Madden 2012 EA has just released the Android and iOS app. Now available in the Android Market is Madden NFL 2012 and it's only $6.99 for those interested.
I haven't posted a live wallpaper in a little while but when I saw this late last week I figured everyone would like it, Well anyone that is an NFL fan of course. With the season finally almost here, the lockout is over and
Today Verizon Wireless has unveiled their new Verizon Video App and it's available now in the Android Market. Don't get too excited though because all they've done is renamed V Cast Video to Verizon Video and gave it a pretty


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DEARBORN — According to Ali Hachem, owner of Cheat Treats, The Protein Dessert Co., his establishment’s sweet treats are actually good for you.
“Everything I make is high in protein and low in sugar,” Hachem told The AANews. “There’s nothing hidden in there, it’s all out there.”
Cheat Treats, located at 5828 Schaefer Rd., had its grand opening on January 5. Hachem proudly displays the ingredients and nutritional labels for the treats he sells.
The protein cheesecakes consist of low fat, low sugar, coconut oil, stevia leaf extract and seven sources of milk-derived proteins. A simple recipe that was not so easily discovered.
Hachem first started making cheesecakes about four years ago.
The inspiration for making them came from when he went on a diet while completing his undergraduate education at Eastern Michigan University. He wanted to knock out the sweet tooth one gets when on a diet.
“I used to weigh a lot; I was a heavy-set kid,” he said. “I did lose a lot of weight, drastically. During that weight loss, I wanted to eat sweets, but I couldn’t because I was sticking to my diet.”
He began trying to bake all the different ingredients he was researching to make a healthy dessert high in protein.
“In the beginning, they weren’t turning out right,” he said. “It was making me go crazy. It was a good year of trial and error.”
Ali said he tried out many things to get everything from the texture to the taste right. Once he succeeded, his friends began to notice and the demand for healthy cheesecakes went up.
He would make a cheesecake for himself and his friends would come over and eat it up before he could even get a slice.
“People would call me at 2:30 in the morning asking if I could make them a cheesecake,” Hachem said.
He then began selling them out of his home and through Instagram. Four years and a degree in International business and supply chain management later, Hachem is now celebrating the grand opening of his first store.
Even though it all started with cheesecakes, Hachem now also makes doughnuts, cinnamon rolls, cookies and edible cookie dough. He researches all of his ingredients for their health benefits.
Cheat Treats also sells coffee, cappuccinos, espressos, hot chocolate and tea, among other items.
You can check out Cheat Treats’ newest concoctions on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter at CheatTreatsCafe.


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Electricity remains one of the major challenges facing businesses in Nigeria, and a report has shown that the eleven (11) Electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos) in Nigeria suffered huge revenue shortfalls in the tune of N1.67 trillion in the past five years.
This is contained in the documents published on the website of Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) titled: 2016 – 2018 Minor Review & Minimum Remittance Orders for the 11 DisCos.
The breakdown: According to the data contained in the report, all the 11 DisCos in Nigeria recorded an average of N152.3 billion revenue shortfall between 2015 and 2019. A closer look at the report shows that Ibadan Power Company (IBDC) had the biggest share of the revenue shortfall.
NERC noted that it computed and recognised the sum of 235.5 billion as the tariff shortfall for IBDC between 2015 and 2019 year to date.
- Ikeja power Distribution Company followed IBDC closely with the sum of N188.5 billion as revenue shortfall between 2015 and 2019.
- Benin DisCo recorded N164 billion revenue shortfall to rank third, while Kaduna DisCo’s shortfall was estimated at N164 billion.
- Others include Abuja (N154.3 billion), Eko (N145.2 billion), Port Harcourt (N143.3 billion), Kano (N140 billion), Enugu (N140 billion), Jos (N126.2 billion) and Yola (N74 billion).
Recurring Interventions: Power supply has been one of the major challenges facing key economic agents (individuals and businesses) in the Nigerian economy. Despite reforms, the power sector is still faced with several challenges ranging from the electricity supply, revenue generation and low investment level.
Basically, tariffs shortfall recorded by the DisCos came from individuals, firms and even government agencies who are consumers of electricity services. To tackle this, NERC stated in its report that it had issued a new order directing all the ministries and agencies of government (MDAs) to be metered by DisCos.
Most recently, the Federal Government approved N600 billion for injection into the country’s electricity market. According to NERC, the intervention fund was for the payment of the shortfall in electricity invoices for the entire market.
The government made intervention payments in line with the Power Sector Recovery Plan (“PSRP”). According to the plan, all accrued liabilities in DisCos’ financial records arising from tariff shortfalls shall be transferred off the balance sheet and fully settled under the financing plan of the PSRP initiative.
NERC document reads, “All funds retained by the DisCos as represented by excess of market (remittance) shortfalls over tariff shortfall are to be recovered as a full liability of the DisCos, including applicable interest thereon, in line with the provisions of the Supplementary TEM Order, the Market Rules and respective industry contracts with NBET and the MO.
“All DisCos with an excess of tariff shortfall over market shortfall shall be compensated accordingly for the difference. Also, all interest payable by DisCos on unpaid invoices issued by NBET and the MO and attributable to tariff shortfall shall be transferred off the balance sheet of the utilities.”
Recent Development: Recently, a section of the media reported that the Federal Government through the NERC had increased the tariff payable by power consumers across the country. Meanwhile, NERC had quashed the reports, explaining that no tariff has been approved yet.
Following this, Nairametrics published an article to provide an explanation of why NERC is considering increasing electricity tariffs. Specifically, NERC disclosed that the minor review earlier approved came as a result of revenue shortfall that might have arisen due to the difference between tariffs approved by the regulator and actual end-user tariffs.
Despite this, different groups representing power consumers across the country have declared that the purported approved increase in electricity tariff would not stand until there is a considerable improvement in the power supply.
Lagos announces additional tax incentives for businesses, individuals
Waiver of penalty for late payment of liabilities under PAYE that were due during the period when the state was under lockdown.
The Lagos State Government has announced additional tax incentives and reliefs for businesses and individuals in the state, as part of measures aimed at reducing the burden on taxpayers amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
The disclosure was made in a public notice issued by the Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS) and signed by its Executive Chairman, Ayodele Subair.
The additional tax incentives are part of the several measures implemented by the LIRS to mitigate the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on taxpayers in Lagos and ensure business continuity.
The government had earlier given 3 months extension of deadline for filing annual returns from March 31 to June 30, 2020.
The additional measures being implemented by the state government include:
- LIRS shall be allowing on a case by case basis, the payment of outstanding liabilities in instalments to ease cash flow challenges that may affect taxpayers.
- Waiver of penalty for late payment of liabilities under PAYE that were due during the period when the state was under lockdown (March-May 2020).
- Waiver of penalties due on late filing of 2020 annual tax returns (Form A).
- Waiver of interest and penalty components of outstanding tax audit liabilities from 2009 to 2015 for entities that present and keep to a structured payment plan that terminates on or before December 31, 2020.
- Grant of tax credits of 20% of cash and kind donations made for COVID-19 by resident individuals to Lagos State Government for the 2021 Year of Assessment only subject to a cap of 35% of tax due.
- Increase of payment channels to make payment of taxes easier, simpler and more convenient for all.
- Adopting of video conferencing as the default mode for conduct of Tax Audit Reconciliation Committee (TARC) meetings in consonance with social distancing advisories from Government and other relevant authorities.
The Lagos state government expressed hope that all residents of the state would take advantage of these palliatives and reciprocate the government’s kind gestures by discharging their civic responsibilities by promptly paying their taxes and levies to the state.
Jumia sees competition from startups in growing African e-commerce market
Investors have experienced a couple of twists and turn since the stock debuted in New York.
One of Africa’s leading e-commerce firms, Jumia Technologies AG, is facing a new set of competition from startups in the Africa e-commerce and logistics market, after the coronavirus pandemic increased the demand for online deliveries.
The Co-Chief Executive Officer of Jumia, Sacha Poignonnec revealed that the restrictions and lockdown, which were implemented by various countries as part of measures to contain the spread of the coronavirus, have attracted more entrepreneurs into the e-commerce business. He, however, demonstrated good sportsmanship, saying:
“Greater competition is to be welcomed, given there are still so few people in the region that transact online. I would rather grow the market than just try to take everything.’’
Nairametrics had reported that Jumia reported a loss after tax of 37.6 million euros (N17 billion) in the second quarter of 2020. E-commerce firms were expected to be one of the major beneficiaries of the coronavirus pandemic as consumers, during the lockdown, moved towards online transactions to meet their essential needs.
However, the losses were an improvement on the 66.7 million euros that was reported for the corresponding period in 2019. Apparently, the firm is trying to dig itself out of a massive loss hole.
The Lagos-based online market place, which is listed on the New York Stock Exchange, was one of the pioneers of internet trading in sub-Saharan Africa. Unfortunately, the company’s performance falls behind that of its peers around the world due to various challenges ranging from poor internet connection to now competition.
Jumia investors have experienced a couple of twists and turns since the stock debuted in New York last year. Allegations of corruption, persistent losses in the Nigerian business and a damning short-seller report contributed to an initial share-price slump. But the coronavirus outbreak has helped to greatly increase market value this year.
It was reported earlier that one of the early investors in Jumia, MTN Group Ltd, was considering selling its stake in the business. Reacting to this, Poignonnec disclosed that Jumia may offer MTN’s shares as part of a potential new equity offer within the next 3 years if the Johannesburg-based firm decides to sell.
He also revealed that expanding into food delivery business has helped to increase Jumia’s sales and footprint in its African markets, which are led by Nigeria. This includes grocery and pharmacy orders as well as restaurants takeaways.
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The logistics business unit of Jumai is another revenue stream as it is also now open to third parties who wish to use the firm’s network of drivers to deliver packages.
Ride-hailing: Lagos reduces operational license fee by 20%, as operators meet with Governor
In the meeting with the Governor, all parties agreed to newer resolutions.
The Lagos State Government has reduced the operational license fee placed on ride-hailing companies operating in the state by 20%.
The decision was taken during a stakeholders’ meeting with the State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Friday.
Governor Sanwo-Olu’s media aide, Jubril Gawat, who disclosed the outcome of the meeting, also noted that it was attended by operators like Uber, Bolt, and BMP among others.
UPDATE: Today, The Lagos State Govt had a meeting with the E-Hailing Ride Stakeholders which was chaired by the Governor of Lagos State, Mr @jidesanwoolu at the Lagos House, Marina .. The Following resolutions were made which was agreed by ALL Parties: @Boltapp_ng @UberNigeria pic.twitter.com/WNrayVzpMG
— Gawat Jubril A. (@Mr_JAGss) August 14, 2020
The Backstory: Earlier this week, the Lagos State Government had announced new guidelines designed for ride-hailing operations in the state. According to the new regulatory framework by the state which will take effect from August 20, 2020, ride-hailing companies were required to pay the Lagos State Government a 10% service tax on each transaction.
The new guidelines required operators to pay a provisional license fee of N10,000,000.00 for every 1000 cars in their unit and N25,000,000.00 for every unit above 1000 cars. Annual renewal of the license would cost N5,000,000.00 for every unit of 1000 cars and N10,000,000.00 for units with over a thousand cars in operations.
The guidelines also required that the vehicles must be brand new or within the first three (3) years of its manufacture as specified by the manufacturer.
Now, during the meeting with the Governor, all parties agreed to newer resolutions which are:
- There must be comprehensive insurance cover which will cover drivers and passengers.
- A reduction of 20% on the operational licensing fees.
- A flat fee of N20 to be known as Road Improvement Fund which will be levied on each ride/trip.
- A 90-day compliance with documentation for the drivers – There will be a one-stop shop for all the documentation (especially LASSRA Card- Lagos State Resident Registration Agency.
- E- Hailing companies to work with various bodies in the business for a good relationship.
- There MUST be due diligence and background checks on all drivers.
- Riders should desist from offline trips and transactions.
- E-Hailing Firms must make necessary data available to the Govt.
Mr. Gawat also noted that media reports about operators being required to only use cars that are not more than 3 years are incorrect. Instead, the rule only applies to Corporate Cabs.
“This has nothing to do with the E Hailing business,” Gawat said.
On the requirements for sharing data, the Lagos state government said that data shared would be encrypted, and the personal information of ride sharers would not be disclosed.
“This will help Government clear up issues around congestion & also calculation for the charge paid to Government,” he added.
Uber had earlier told Nairametrics, after the guidelines were released, that it was willing to engage the government on regulations to ensure “our operations align with best practices locally and internationally.
“We have always been willing to engage with governments on regulations to ensure our operations align with best practices locally and internationally, as we believe regulations need to support innovative technology ideas that fit 21st-century businesses.
“The current proposed regulations are inconsistent and unclear. We are working to better understand how they will impact the future of our business and network of driver-partners. We will give an update in due course,” Uber said.
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The meeting with the governor was needed, as clarifications were required on the execution of the guidelines.


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TEXAS ROADHOUSE WOUNDED WARRIOR PROJECT PAPILLION NE
Organized by: Kenzie Robinson
Hello Everyone! My name is Kenzie Robinson and I work at the Texas Roadhouse in Papillion NE! As many of us know the holiday shopping season is upon us! But as we think of all the many things we are going to be getting for our friends and family Let Us Also think about the people that our fighting for our country! This season while purchasing all of your giftcards, please also think about giving back to the soldiers that have giving everything for us! Or maybe if you are a veteran pay it forward by helping us at Texas Roadhouse do just that! Read about this Event Below!:)
During the event, Texas Roadhouse in Papillion is partnering with Wounded Warriors Family Support to give customers an opportunity to give back to veterans. Customers can purchase Hero Gift Cards from $5 to 1,000 each. The gift cards will be donated to Wounded Warriors Family Support, which will distribute them to wounded veterans and their families in need.
“Our veterans and active service members go above and beyond for our country and our freedoms,” said Col. John Folsom, founder and president of Wounded Warriors Family Support. “This is a great event paying tribute to their extraordinary sacrifices, and we want to thank Texas Roadhouse in Papillion for their support of our mission.”
Texas Roadhouse in Papillion is located in Shadow Lake Towne Center, 72nd Street and Highway 370.
PLEASE HELP ME REACH OUR GOAL!!:)


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Apple will launch its first ever smartwatch in spring 2015 and customers can try different models in store.
Angela Ahrendt, Apple Senior Vice President of Retail and Online Stores said that the company plans to launch a watch and there are chances that the launch date will be pushed forward. In a video message Ahrendts told a time frame to the retail employees.
The transcript required to authenticate the video was provided by a source. During a speech she told the employees that the holiday season is coming up along with the Chinese New Year, and the company plans to launch a new watch. She told them to conserve their energy till the end of 2015.
Until now, Apple has been stressing on the launch date of its watch. Apple said that the shipping of Apple watch will start early 2015, although they didn’t mention any specific date or month. This broad time frame was announced in September at Apple Watch’s introduction party.
This broad date is also stated on Apple’s website and one of the Apple executive reiterated this date last month. According to sources, Apple initially had planned to launch the watch before or on Valentine’s Day, but currently the company is struggling to meet its initial launch date.
Spring starts on March 20th and it last till June, now if Apple thinks that late march is early 2015 then there is no change in the release date. On the other hand, Angela Ahrendts has clearly told her employee that the release date is after the Chinese New Year i.e. February 19th, so it seems the launch will definitely miss the Valentine’s Day,
The company planned to ship the watch in fall 2014, but due to some engineering difficulties the release date was delayed until 2015, according to a report. Apple is currently working on the device battery system, as this was the major reason that pushed the released date from 2014 to 2015.
Apple plans to create a watch that can last all day and requires charging only at night, according to Tim Cook. However, Apple has managed to resolve the battery issue and they are now working on the time it takes for the battery to be fully charged again. They are trying that the battery gets fully charged in minimal time.
Apple executives are already making plans for the retail strategies, according to sources. During a meeting last month, Cook told his staff that the company plans to train the retail employees in a manner in which they can help the consumer try on the watch.
The employee would be able to help the customer swap out different bands and sizes. It will be a new and exciting experience for Apple users, as for the first time they would be allowed to use the product before they buy it. iPods, iPads, Macs and iPhones are secured and one cannot use them without purchase.
The Apple Senior Vice President of Retail and Online Stores said that she believes that retail based watch sales will make customer relationships better and this is very important for future sales.


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Cullen Frost Bankers Inc. decreased its position in Toyota Motor Corp (NYSE:TM) by 25.6% in the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 2,357 shares of the company’s stock after selling 809 shares during the quarter. Cullen Frost Bankers Inc.’s holdings in Toyota Motor were worth $293,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.
Other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also recently bought and sold shares of the company. Kiley Juergens Wealth Management LLC bought a new stake in shares of Toyota Motor in the 2nd quarter worth $125,000. Autus Asset Management LLC bought a new stake in shares of Toyota Motor in the 2nd quarter worth $202,000. Ausdal Financial Partners Inc. bought a new stake in shares of Toyota Motor in the 2nd quarter worth $205,000. Brown Advisory Inc. bought a new stake in shares of Toyota Motor in the 2nd quarter worth $225,000. Finally, Cahill Financial Advisors Inc. bought a new stake in shares of Toyota Motor in the 2nd quarter worth $253,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 0.73% of the company’s stock.
Several research firms recently weighed in on TM. Bank of America upgraded shares of Toyota Motor from a “neutral” rating to a “buy” rating in a research report on Monday, October 22nd. ValuEngine lowered shares of Toyota Motor from a “hold” rating to a “sell” rating in a research report on Wednesday, August 15th. Finally, Zacks Investment Research lowered shares of Toyota Motor from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Thursday, July 19th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, three have given a hold rating and four have given a buy rating to the company. The company currently has an average rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $139.50.
Toyota Motor (NYSE:TM) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Friday, August 3rd. The company reported $4.08 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the Thomson Reuters’ consensus estimate of $3.73 by $0.35. The company had revenue of $67.52 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $65.87 billion. Toyota Motor had a net margin of 8.52% and a return on equity of 13.25%. Analysts predict that Toyota Motor Corp will post 14.36 earnings per share for the current year.
Toyota Motor Company Profile
Toyota Motor Corporation designs, manufactures, assembles, and sells passenger vehicles, minivans and commercial vehicles, and related parts and accessories. It operates through Automotive, Financial Services, and All Other segments. The company offers hybrid cars under the Prius, Alphard, Vellfire, Sienta, RX-HV, Auris, Prius PHV, C-HR, LC, Camry, JPN TAXI, Avalon, Corolla HB, Crown, and Century names; fuel cell vehicles under the MIRAI and SORA names; and conventional engine vehicles, including subcompact and compact cars under the Corolla, Yaris, Vitz, Aygo, Prius C, Aqua, Passo, Roomy, Tank, Etios, Vios, AGYA, Rush, and Yaris iA names.
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Travel to and within the U.S. grew 1.6 per cent year-over-year in September, according to the U.S. Travel Association’s latest Travel Trends Index (TTI)- marking the industry’s 105th straight month of overall expansion.
But U.S. travel economists add several strong caveats to the overall positive trend.
Growth in domestic travel is levelling off, for example. That segment had been strong in recent months, buoyed by robust consumer spending and consumer confidence reaching heights last seen in 2000. Business travel, which registered a faster rate of growth than leisure travel in August, appears to have plateaued; domestic travel in September was almost entirely supported by leisure travel, which grew at a decelerated rate of 1.8 per cent.
It would also be easy to misconstrue the international component of the latest TTI, which showed 4.4 per cent year-over-year growth. But with inbound having posted a sharp 2.2 per cent drop in September of 2017, any year-over-year improvement at all is liable to appear over-inflated.
Furthermore, the international Leading Travel Index (LTI) predicts that the market will not expand any further at all in the next six months.
“We’re seeing something of a perfect storm of factors that could suppress international demand for travel to the U.S.,” said U.S. Travel Senior Vice President for Research David Huether. “The U.S. dollar has been on another very robust strengthening trend since April of this year, while the global economy has been cooling off considerably overall. That, coupled with political uncertainty in Europe and rising trade tensions, is a bad-news recipe for inbound travel.”
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An economist with the University of Cape Coast, Professor John Gatsi is predicting hard times in the first quarter of 2023.
He warned Ghanaians to brace themselves up for high prices of general goods as a result of the government’s “implementation of policies that have cost implications.”
Prof. Gatsi said inflation for the month of January is expected to rise above the December 2022 inflation rate of 54.1 percent.
Speaking to Umaru Sanda Amadu on Eyewitness News, Prof. Gatsi said “we expect inflation for January  to inch up because of policy implications. We have pushed VAT up, we have enhanced the e-levy, and then we have also enhanced taxes at the port and all these things have cost implications and price development implications for the economy.”
He said the mentioned factors will further push the prices of general staples up, pushing down the purchasing power of Ghanaians.
The Ghana Statistical Service pegged inflation for December 2022 at 54.1 percent, up from 50.3 percent for November.
Prof Gatsi indicated that “until the major factors implemented to curtail high inflation start responding, and we import less, things are going to be difficult for the first quarter of 2023.”
He further stressed that though Ghana is close to securing an IMF loan facility, the euphoria, and misconception that things will soon get better is only a creation out of nothing to console Ghanaians.
“I don’t think there is anyone that expects that things will look good in the first quarter of 2023. Things will look rough and when the IMF deal is signed somewhere in April, then we will begin to see how things will look but as it is now, things do not imply that the economy will look good in the first quarter”.


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It’s the sexiest job in tech. It’s at the cutting edge of digital change, and gives a single individual the chance to modernize an entire company. For the most part, it also doesn’t exist. The chief digital officer (CDO) is often seen as the person driving digital transformation, but the role is often more fairy tale than fact, according to IT World Canada’s 2017 Canadian CIO Census.
The survey, conducted across 165 mainly CIO executives, found a marked lack of interest in the CDO concept.
Whereas around a third of organizations had chief security officers and chief compliance and risk officers, chief digital officers and chief innovation officers only existed in 10-15 per cent of organizations, the census found.
If digital transformation is such a hot concept in 2017, why are companies not assigning responsibility for the process to a key executive?
“If your company needs a typical CDO to convert to digital, then you’re already behind,” quips Dan Dickinson, chief digital officer at Equitable Bank. “A well-functioning digital company shouldn’t need a CDO. It should just be part of what you do every day.”
A CDO himself, Dickinson says he’s no ordinary CDO. He expanded into the newly-created CDO role at Equitable this March, but his responsibilities are different to others using that title. He doesn’t need to drive his company’s conversion to digital because it’s already there.
He joined Equitable Bank in 2013 as VP of digital banking after heading up online and mobile banking at BMO. Before becoming CDO, he launched Equitable’s customer-facing ‘challenger bank’ brand EQBank, which rolled out in January 2016.
Equitable was already far along on its digital transformation journey, says Dickinson, making his role far different to other CDOs. Whereas they are tasked with unwinding and transforming legacy, paper-based processes, Dickinson didn’t have that burden. “We were digital to start with.”
He is taking the company’s digital processes to the next level, introducing even more sophisticated systems that promote digital concepts still further. “I am trying to bring in new toolkits for development, bringing us to more of an agile or DevOps-type concept,” he says.
He doesn’t need to be a revolutionary, like most CDOs. “In a lot of cases, the CDO role was more created because the business couldn’t find the CIO to do what they needed, or organizationally it just wasn’t set up to do it,” he suggests. So the CDO has to be an agent of change, encouraging companies to embrace digital concepts in a battle that is just as political as it is technological, and finding allies along the way.
That makes the CDO, in general, an endangered species in many companies; a temporary role that will have to transform as the company does. His own role will also change, he predicts.
“I also see my title as probably being transitional. I don’t think it will persist for that long,” he says, arguing that CDOs often move into a more CIO-focused role.
Whereas the CDO is often a champion for digital transformation in businesses new to the concept, CTO is a more popular role for a digital leader in companies that have mastered it, says Meredith Whalen, senior vice president in IT executive, industry, software, and services research at IDC.
Some companies skip the CDO role altogether, she adds, which is partly why there are so few of them.
IDC’s research among U.S. companies is consistent with the Canadian CIO census. Fewer than 10 per cent of companies have a dedicated CDO, she says. That doesn’t mean that digital transformation isn’t happening. It just means that someone else other than a CDO is doing it.
“If you try to look for a pattern as to what title is leading digital transformation, it’s all over the map,” she says. In her research, 22 per cent of the time the company hands the process of digital transformation to the CIO.
Even when CIOs aren’t given responsibility for digital transformation directly, they still have a significant role to play, she says.
“They bring a lot of value in helping the company to understand how it can transform through technology,” Whaley says. “They can help lead the effort in integrating all the innovation that is being created at the edge of the enterprise.”
CIOs also have an important part to play in looking at existing infrastructure and understanding how to rebuild that to run an existing business at scale, she adds.
What happens when whoever is responsible persuades the business that digital transformation is necessary and pushes that change through? Whether or not responsibility for digital transformation falls to a CDO, CIO or alternative, companies will progress through a digital transformation maturity model that will see it become a more systematic part of the business, says Whaley.
“We have to get from treating digital as a special event in the company to digital being business as usual,” she says.
According to IDC’s model, companies typically start their digital transformation process with an exploratory special digital projects team that investigates the concept’s potential and reports to the CEO. A quarter of U.S. organizations are currently at this stage.
This gives way to a formal program office that moves the concept forward, identifying specific opportunities for digital transformation and helping business operations to embrace them. This group owns a specific digital channel within the company and focuses on using it to improve customer outcomes. It will have its own budget and staff.
Almost half of all U.S. firms are stuck here, Whaley says. They need to get to the next stage, in which they embed digital resources directly into their lines of business. At this point, the central digital transformation office becomes more of a co-ordinator and central resource than a driver for digital transformation.
The CDO may be a mythical faerie beast, fleeting and temporary, and rarely seen. The mission of the role isn’t, though. Businesses are still grappling with reinventing manual business processes in digital form and refocusing on customer engagement. It’s just that the CIO, CTO or even a tech-savvy line of business leader is stepping up to make it happen.


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Packaged chemicals logistics specialist HW Coates Holdings has played down a near 20% rise in pre-tax profit last year, describing it as “satisfactory”. The Leicester-based firm saw turnover increase by 10% in the year to 31 December to £37.8m (2012: £34.3m); pre-tax profit rose from £8.1m to £9.7m – up 19.9%. The jump followed an a stellar performance in 2012, during which the firm raised its pre-tax profit by 34% on a 4% rise in turnover. As in the previous […]
A 55% rise in turnover at Norbert Dentressangle’s UK group company Norbert Dentressangle Logistics was achieved last year as a result of cost reductions, new business and the first full year’s effect of the acquisition of TDG in October 2011.
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Sun worshipers can rejoice—the Planning Commission voted yesterday to save Zeitgeist’s beer garden from a looming shadow.
As we reported last month, Sternberg Benjamin Architect’s plans to replace a one-story auto service shop at 198 Valencia St. with a five-story, 28-unit condo development were delayed by the city out of concerns that legacy business Zeitgeist would be negatively impacted by new shadows created by the development’s design.
Per the commission's request, the project sponsor returned to City Hall yesterday with additional shadow analyses measuring how reducing the building's height incrementally—up to five feet—would impact the beer garden's access to sunlight.
As the Chronicle notes, the shadow studies found that cutting five feet off the proposed building would decrease the amount of shadowing on Zeitgeist by just 2 percent a year. However, Zeitgeist representatives argued that 2 percent was enough to shade eight of the patio's large picnic tables during its busiest season.
More than a dozen supporters showed up to yesterday's hearing in defense of Zeitgeist, including employees and residents who live above the bar.
Expressing concern that shadows would jeopardize the viability of the 40-year-old business, Lara Burmeister—daughter of owner Klaus Burmeister—told the commission that 65 percent of Zeitgeist's business comes between the hours of 4:30pm and 9pm. And when the sun is not shining on their beer garden, sales are reduced by 30 percent.
A few bartenders also stood at the podium to tell the commission that their income would be reduced significantly if the beer garden lost its sun. Of them, Issac Camner, a bartender who has worked at Zeitgeist for 17 years, said: “It’s clear that our yard is our livelihood.”
Other supporters declared Zeitgeist “one of the most important bars of San Francisco” and “an institution." One even cited Mark Twain's famous quote, “The coldest winter I ever spent was a summer in San Francisco,” to drive home the argument that sunny days are far and few in the city, but revered when they occur.
The commission’s ultimate decision yesterday requires the developer to reduce the condo development's height by five feet. The building's ground-floor retail spaces, originally planned to have 15-foot-high ceilings, will likely be where the height reductions occur.
Displeased with the idea of approving "substandard" retail spaces, Christine Johnson was the only commissioner to vote against the commission's changes to the plan.
Pointing to vacant storefronts in new developments around the city, Commissioner Rich Hillis voiced his support for the legacy business, stating: “I’d rather help Zeitgeist and existing businesses rather than a theoretical establishment that may be in the new building."
The Planning Commission also requested that the developer construct the building’s rooftop parapet with transparent materials, such as glass, further reducing any possible shadows on Zeitgeist’s backyard.
Following the hearing, Lara Burmeister told Hoodline that she was very happy with the commission’s decision and what it means for the bar, which employs more than 40 people.
“The neighborhood is going to benefit from keeping a 40-year-old institution where people come from around the world to visit," she said. “We are pro-housing, and we tried very earnestly over the last six months to try to find an equitable solution."
Of the decision, Operations Manager Gideon Bush added, “I think we came to a nice balance where will get a little more sunlight and developers just have to make some small changes. Our whole goal through this was to be neighborly and work together with them, and I think we have accomplished that.”


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Cautionary message in China slowdownPUBLISHED: 11 Jan 2012 00:02:00 | UPDATED: 11 Jan 2012 13:49:57PUBLISHED: 11 Jan 2012 PRINT EDITION: 11 Jan 2012
A halving of China’s import growth and ongoing weakness in its exports have raised expectations that Beijing will soon ease policy again to bolster growth.
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CHEN Haibo, Chairman of DeepBlue Technology, Was Honored As “the Leading Figure ofthe Fourth Shanghai Industry and Commerce Leading Figures Selection”2018-11-27
In order to celebrate the 40th anniversary of China’s reform and opening-up, review the glorious history and great achievements of Shanghai’s industry in deepening the reform, continuously expanding the opening-up and achieving rapid development in the past 40 years, the “Innovation —Exhibition of 500 Achievements of Shanghai’s Industrial Reform and Opening-up in the Past 40 Years” was held in the exhibition hall of Shanghai Municipal CPP CCon November 27, 2018.
At the opening ceremony of the exhibition, the award ceremony of “the Fourth Shanghai Industry and Commerce Leading Figures Selection” was simultaneously held. The leaders of Shanghai Municipal presented trophies to 35 entrepreneurs and 9 outstanding industry and commerce figures, including CHEN Haibo, chairman of DeepBlue Technology.
The “Shanghai Industry and Commerce Leading Figures Selection”, guided by Shanghai Municipal Government and jointly organized by Shanghai Federation of Industrial Economics, Shanghai Commercial Association and Shanghai Federation of Enterprises, is one of the most authoritative awards in Shanghai’s economic field.It is reported that the award-winning entrepreneurs this time are all outstanding representatives who have the courage to innovate, have the overall situation in mind, have the willingness to devote themselves, strive for excellence in the process of reform and opening-up, inherit and carry forward the entrepreneurial spirit with practical actions, and make contributions to the development of advanced manufacturing industry and modern service industry in Shanghai.
AI is a strategic technology leading this round of scientific and technological revolution and industrial transformation, which has a “head wild goose effect” with strong spillover drive. As the chairman, founder and CEO of DeepBlue Technology, CHEN Haibo has led DeepBlue Technology to rapidly grow from a start-up enterprise to the head enterprise of the first echelon of AI. Adhering to the concept of “AI serves people’s livelihood”, the company has dedicated all efforts tofundamental research and application development of AI.
Among them, the self-developed intelligent retail products and “All in Palm-Go” products of DeepBlue Technology have been applied in AI foodmarkets, buildings and other places, which not only facilitate the life of nearby residents, but also allow Shanghai residents to enter the new intelligent era of “All in Palm-Go”; after the industrial upgrading of AI technology, DeepBluehas developed a personalized, customized and intelligent Pattaya mobile retail car, so that the goods are infinitely close to the people, and the general public can truly experience the convenience brought byAI; the high-precision intelligent monitoring equipment have established safety facilities for Village Video Surveillance Project, Safety Kitchen Project and other projects, thus to improve the safety of industry production and life; the image product of “the Belt and Road”— DeepBlue Panda Bus has not only improved the happiness of urban residents’ intelligent life, but also improved the brand image of intelligent manufacturing in China.
After four years of development, DeepBlue Technology has taken the lead in the field of fundamental research and application development of AI. It is believed that under the leadership of the chairman CHEN Haibo, DeepBlue Technology will blaze a trail of concept innovation, technology innovation, system innovation and management innovation, and make greater contributions to the development of AI and intelligent manufacturing in China.
- Chizhou Municipal Government Signed a Strategic Cooperation Agreement with DeepBlue Technology
- Central South University-DeepBlue AI Joint Research Institute Was Settled in Xiangjiang New Area of Hunan
- CHEN Jie, Academician of Chinese Academy of Engineering: Autonomous Intelligent Unmanned System Will Be the Development Direction of AI
- DeepBlue Technology Will Build “Two Institutes, One College and One Zone” in Wuhan for In-depth Research on AI
- DeepBlue was awarded “2018 China Artificial Intelligence Industry Annual Innovation Enterprise”
- The Coming of AI×5G Era: DeepBlue Technology Joined Hands with Shanghai Unicom to Build the 5G Joint Lab


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Google Put A Microphone In Nest Secure And Didn't Bother Telling Anyone
Google once again finds itself having to explain that it takes user privacy seriously. This time it is in regards to its Nest Secure system. While it was never previously mentioned that the Nest Guard keypad in that system has a built-in microphone, Google says it was never supposed to be a secret, and it was a simple error that kept that tidbit out of the listed specifications.
That has since been corrected—a visit to the Nest Secure's product page now reveals there is a microphone, under the 'Audio and Lights' category in the specs tab—but it should have been there all along.
"The on-device microphone was never intended to be a secret and should have been listed in the tech specs. That was an error on our part," a Google spokesperson told Business Insider.
Consumers are justified in worrying about how well (or not so well) big tech companies respect their privacy. The Cambridge Analytica scandal that rocked Facebook brought the topic widespread attention, especially after Mark Zuckerberg testified before Congress.
Google has also come under scrutiny on more than one occasion. Last July, for example, a report emerged that highlighted the extent of which third-party app developers can access sensitive information of Gmail users. Around the same time, Google was hit with a class action lawsuit over location history settings in its Maps service and Timeline feature.
"As revealed in the recent AP investigation—and confirmed by a team of researchers at Princeton University—Google continues to access and store the precise geolocation information of those individuals who have affirmatively turned off the Location History setting. Google modified—and continues to modify as of the date of this complaint—this and other representations after the publication of the AP Report and the resulting public outcry, as discussed in Section C, infra. 13 5. This conduct violates the California Invasion of Privacy Act," the lawsuit stated.
Failing to disclose the presence of a microphone in one of its Nest products is, if nothing else, a bad look for Google. The company says it built a microphone into the Nest Guard to allow for adding additional security features, such as being able to hear and detect broken glass.
Google insists the microphone has "never been on and is only activated when users specifically enable the option." However, this is the same company that in 2010 admitted that its Street View cars mistakenly collected samples of payload data from open Wi-Fi networks.


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New York—The retail industry continues to edge tentatively toward recovery, buoyed by a stellar start to the holiday shopping season, as retailers, landlords, and investors capitalize on pent-up consumer demand and shopping centers remain a top investment category.
However, several obstacles stand in the way of sustained progress in 2012, according to Jones Lang LaSalle’s North America Year-end Retail Outlook. The sector will most likely remain in a holding pattern for at least the next three quarters as the U.S. elections approach, the European debt crisis heightens and lackluster job growth fuels uncertainty.
“Everyone, including consumers, is in a continued wait-and-see mode, delaying major buying and investment decisions until they see how several dynamics play out, including the elections next year,” said Greg Maloney, president/ceo at Jones Lang LaSalle Retail. “Until we have some market certainty in the U.S. and overseas plus sustained high levels of consumer confidence driven by higher paychecks, a stronger stock market and an improved housing market, a robust recovery will elude the retail sector.”
Retail Outlook Highlights
●National retail vacancy levels dropped slightly from last quarter’s level of 7.1% to 7.0%, posting a year-over-year drop of 10 basis points.
●Rents continue to hover at what is hopefully a bottom, falling 1.6% year over year and inching down 0.5% since the last quarter to the current national average of $14.65.
●Investment sales volume of significant retail properties totaled $8.2 billion in the third quarter, down sharply from the second quarter, when data was inflated by the $9.2 billion Blackstone/Centro transaction.
●All of the 18 regional markets that Jones Lang LaSalle tracks are currently tenant favorable and are likely to remain that way through at least the first half of 2012. Houston is the only market that is showing a significant rise in rental rates.
The year-long trend of slow retail growth continued this quarter as the dramatic turnaround in market fundamentals that experts predicted for the end of 2011 simply did not materialize. However, net absorption has been positive for the past 36 months, with 63.8 million square feet absorbed over the past 12 months. New development remains low, totaling just over 38.4 million square feet over the past 12 months.
Retail Market Continues to Edge Toward a Bottom
National retail vacancy levels posted a miniscule 0.1% quarter-over-quarter drop from 7.1% to 7.0%. Open-air shopping centers reported in at 10.9% vacancy at the high end and general retail at 4.7% vacancy at the low end of the spectrum. New York and San Francisco continue to be the healthiest markets, with vacancy levels of 2.1% and 3.0%, respectively. Atlanta and Dallas show the largest vacancies at 10.2% and 9.1%, respectively. Rents fell 1.17% year over year, and inched down 0.5% since the last quarter to the current national average of $14.65.
Among the markets tracked, Chicago continues to report the highest absorption, with an impressive 2.0 million square feet in the third quarter of 2011. Boston and Houston were not far behind with 1.98 and 1.75 million square feet, respectively. Only Atlanta showed negative net absorption this quarter, with -352,909 square feet, though San Francisco’s poor absorption continued into this quarter with only 19,942 square feet absorbed due to store closings and relocations.
Though retailer contraction subsided this year, with only 2,196 store closures reported, this trend may change course in 2012. Industry pundits predict store closure announcements to hit the 5,000 mark next year if holiday sales prove disappointing. Consumer electronics stores and small specialty retailers will likely take the largest hits.
Smaller Footprints, Larger Flagships
The move towards smaller, more efficient store footprints in population-dense urban
areas continues, as retailers see the profit potential in core markets. Walmart and Best Buy have both made serious commitments to smaller formats, as have many other retailers.
“Retailers are capitalizing on a growing preference for urban living where consumers can walk or bike to their favorite specialty retailer or grocery store in lieu of a long suburban commute,” said Lew Kornberg, managing director, Corporate Retail Solutions. “Small formats also allow retailers to experiment with niche markets while staying flexible and efficient.”
Conversely, several anchors and specialty retailers are launching super-sized flagships in New York, pouring in millions of dollars for these brand-building behemoths. Macy’s is adding 100,000 square feet to its Herald Square flagship, an investment of $400 million over the next four years. Century 21 department store is awaiting approval to almost double the size of its downtown Manhattan location. Uniqlo—whose stores typically average between 8,000 and 10,000 square feet—is opening two massive locations totaling 153,000 square feet of space.
“These oversized store formats are typically used for brand-building where exposure to droves of consumers–including tourists–help drive sales globally and help boost a retailer’s image, justifying the sizeable investment,” said Kornberg.
The trend toward “web-influenced sales”–consumers researching products online, reading reviews and searching for the best deals locally–is growing as the line between physical and online retail continues to blur and bricks-and-mortar retailers draw consumers through technology. The attractiveness of this practice lies in consumers’ desire for immediate gratification as well as the ability to save on shipping costs by buying locally in-store.
Researchers estimate that web-influenced sales will generate almost $1.13 trillion in U.S. sales this year and, by 2015, will represent approximately 44 percent of total retail sales, or $1.55 trillion. Moreover, even though e-commerce sales are growing at a fast clip (10% each year), cross-channel commerce is growing even more rapidly, and is estimated to grow to five times the e-commerce market by 2015.
“To survive in the long-term, local retailers will have to ensure their products show up online, that the site reflects accurate availability, and that the online and in-store experiences are as seamless as possible,” said Kornberg. “The rewards are direct–not only do shoppers come in for the researched product, they also stick around to buy other items once in-store.”
Forrester Research reported that 45% of shoppers interviewed said they bought extra items once in a store, spending, on average, $154 on additional purchases.
Economic fundamentals have made some headway in recent months but there are still significant barriers to growth including sinking consumer confidence, very modest income growth and a still-anemic housing market. Though talks of a double-dip recession have diminished in recent weeks with improvements in employment and solid GDP growth, political turmoil state-side coupled with recent stock market jitters catapulted by the debt crisis and overall health of European financial markets could leave a mark on retail performance in coming months.
Though the holiday shopping season has so far set a positive tone, the National Retail Federation is predicting overall lackluster sales with an expected increase of 2.8% in sales over last year to $465.6 billion, slightly higher than the 10-year average of 2.6% but only slightly more than half of last year’s gain.
In light of consumers’ more careful spending, the polarization of retail will most likely continue with a pervasion of smaller, more nimble stores as well as large, luxury flagships. Deep discounters are expected to continue to expand to serve lower income consumers, and luxury retailers–as well as some mid-price retailers–will look to outlet stores to increase their consumer base and boot profitability.
About Jones Lang LaSalle
Jones Lang LaSalle is a financial and professional services firm specializing in real estate. The firm offers integrated services delivered by expert teams worldwide to clients seeking increased value by owning, occupying or investing in real estate. With 2010 global revenue of more than $2.9 billion, Jones Lang LaSalle serves clients in 70 countries from more than 1,000 locations worldwide, including 200 corporate offices. The firm is an industry leader in property and corporate facility management services, with a portfolio of approximately 1.8 billion square feet worldwide. LaSalle Investment Management, the company’s investment management business, is one of the world’s largest and most diverse in real estate with $47.9 billion of assets under management. www.joneslanglasalle.com


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Those of us who love a good bargain in the Summer sales should arrange their schedule to be on Leinster Street in Athy at some stage this weekend.
Fifty Seven Boutique and Gift Emporium are running their Super Sale this weekend. With reductions of up to 70% off many lines this is a sale not to be missed.
Fifty Seven Boutique have recently opened a second shop unit on Leinster Street Athy, just a few doors down from their main shop in Athy. At the moment their Summer Sale is being held in their new unit, with new Autumn Arrivals available now in our Original store.
The special sale event will take place this weekend, Friday and Saturday from 10-5:30pm.
Both Fifty Seven Stores in Athy will be open on Super Sale Sunday from 12-5pm.
Plan a trip to Athy this weekend to bag yourself a bargain in our Super Sale or maybe you might spot something lovely in our New Autumn Arrivals.
The Fifty Seven store in Durrow will be open as normal this weekend (10:30-5:30pm) where the Summer Sale continues.
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The renowned Locavore Group is set to make waves in Ubud’s culinary landscape with the introduction of their latest venture, Herbivore.
Anticipated to open its doors this December at the original downtown Ubud venue, the restaurant says it seeks to take diners on an immersive odyssey into the realm of plant-based cuisine, where every dish is a celebration of the richness and diversity of local plants.
In a statement sent to Coconuts Bali, the Locavore Group announced the establishment of Herbivore, marking a significant evolution from its predecessor, Locavore. The group said the transition from Locavore to Herbivore reflects a profound commitment to the culinary celebration of local plant-based ingredients.
“Locavore always had a plant-based tasting menu called ‘Herbivore,’ and we are already committed to exploring alternatives to animal protein and eschewing dairy. Establishing a space dedicated to the exclusive celebration of local plants aligns perfectly with our philosophy,” said Eelke Plasmeijer, Chef Owner of Locavore.
Herbivore promises a departure from convention, offering an exclusive “all flora, no fauna” experience, embodying the Locavore Group’s dedication to a local-ingredients-only ethos.
Once open, Herbivore patrons may savor a distinctive, five or seven-course tasting menu crafted by Head Chef Arnaud Hauchon. The menu will feature a harmonious blend of bold and clean flavors, showcasing both iconic and lesser-known indigenous ingredients from the island.
“Our debut menu is designed to be generous and comforting—a gentle, first culinary exploration of local flora, with bold and clean flavors from the island’s most iconic ingredients mingled with lesser-known and wilder ones. It’s a warm welcome to restaurant Herbivore,” said Hauchon.
Locavore recently bid farewell after a decade-long presence in downtown Ubud. However, this closure marks the beginning of two exciting projects for the Locavore Group. Alongside the unveiling of Herbivore, the group is preparing to launch Locavore NXT in a nearby location, scheduled to open its doors in December 2023.
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La Fleur Jonquet will become Li's third wine property in Bordeaux, where he already owns Chateau La Dominante, in Saint--Denis de Pile and Chateau Lucas in Castillon-la-Bataille.
The deal for the nine-hectare Fleur Jonquet, a family business based in Arbanats and Portets, is another example of Chinese investors moving into Bordeaux wine production.
'Everything will continue as before,' Fleur Jonquet cellarmaster Eric Jouin told Decanter.com, adding that he and others will remain in their posts.
La Fleur Jonquet's winemaker and newly ex-owner, Laurence Lataste, could not be immediately reached for comment. However, she was quoted as telling the Sud Ouest newspaper that she decided to sell because none of her three children wanted to take the Chateau on.
She added that the chateau exports 75% of its annual production, which is around 50,000 bottles.
A third generation winemaker, Lataste founded the chateau in 1986, originally calling it Junquet. It has vines more than 80 years old, some of the oldest in Graves.


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Shoplifters hit the North Point locations of Best Buy, Von Maur and Dick's Sporting Goods over the Black Friday weekend, resulting in at least one felony charge and one misdemeanor, police say.
Twenty-four-year-old Justice Harrison of Sandy Springs was arrested and charged with felony shoplifting Friday. While in Best Buy, Harrison attempted to conceal a Lenovo Yoga laptop in his pants. According to Alpharetta police, two employees saw his attempt. Harrison noticed the employees watching him and set the laptop back down before leaving the store.
Best Buy's lost prevention manager notified the officer on duty, who followed Harrison outside. Upon searching Harrison's car, the officer found three Canon camera lenses, three Fossil Watches and three Fossil watch chargers, two Power Beats Pro wireless headsets, an HP Chrome laptop with charging plug, two brand new Beats Headphones in their original cases and a Fitbit Ionic watch in a Whole Foods bag.
All items were brand new in their original packaging. The two Power Beats Pro wireless headsets, HP Chrome laptop with charging plug, Beats Headphones, and the Fitbit Ionic watch all scanned as Best Buy items, police say. Harrison could not provide proof of purchase and was taken to the Alpharetta jail.
Conroy Campell of Marietta was also charged with shoplifting Friday. The 18-year-old took a windbreaker jacket off a display at Van Maur at North Point Mall and left the store without paying. Van Maur's lost prevention investigator detained Campbell, who was issued a misdemeanor by police and taken to Alpharetta Fulton County Jail.
Dick's Sporting Goods also reported shoplifting Saturday. According to police, the operations manager reported seeing a suspect take items from a section of the store with "high value items" and leave with two bags. According to police, the suspect left in a red Honda Civic. An officer attempted to pursue the vehicle and contact the car owners.
The manger told police he would pull the video footage and figure out what was taken. Police say the amount could be considered a felony charge.


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Thus, one in four Americans runs a high risk of losing his or her job to a machine in the next decade. Ominously, Brookings’ brains think robots threaten many menial jobs long believed resistant to technological unemployment.Read more
Oddly, full-time monitoring could make the Raiden Network more secure. To clarify, there will always be a guard on duty to catch crooks at Raiden. I think such vigilant monitoring is a far greater deterrent to bad guys than encryption and security managers.Read more
“The focus will be on learning from the technology and not implementing changes to operations in haste,” Walmart writes of the IRL. Thus, Walmart is committing to AI for the long-haul.Read more
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Fast-growing demand from online retailers definitely exists. For example, US ecommerce sales grew from $446.811 billion in 2017 to $504.842 billion in 2018, Statista estimates. Moreover, Statista estimates US ecommerce sales will grow from $560.747 billion in 2019 to $735.358 billion in 2023.Read more
Astoundingly, things could get far worse real soon. Coresight’s analysts think there could be 12,000 store closings in 2019. Consequently, the rate of store closings in the United States could more than double in 2019.Read more
Pluribus “is relentlessly good at bluffing its opponents” because it “thinks” two or three moves ahead, The Verge reports. That gives Pluribus the edge it needs to bluff and beat professional poker players.Read more
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Biden, did a little better than Bernie his support fell by 4% from 34% in June 2019 to 30% in July 2019. If Biden’s support falls by 4% each month between July and the 3 February 2019 Iowa caucus, the former vice president will have a 6% level of support.
To clarify, if you multiply 4% by six, the number of months until the Iowa Caucus you get 24%. Thus, Biden needs to do something and fast, or he’s toast.


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Auto sales reach 15-year high in January: StatsCan
March 14, 2012
By Sunny Freeman The Canadian Press
Canadian sales of new cars and trucks opened the year on a resoundingly positive note, but may have fallen off last month, according to Statistics Canada.
The federal agency, which collects data on monthly retail sales in dollars and in units of new vehicles sold in Canada, found a 15.4 percent rise in vehicles sold in January to 153,623 units from 133,146 units sold in December.
The data indicates sales rose at the fastest pace in more than 15 years in January, economist Robert Kavcic said in a report by BMO Economics.
And while sales are likely to dip in the short term, the industry is headed in the right direction, he said.
“January’s growth was largely the result of inventories becoming available after the auto sector supply chain was disrupted last year,” he said. “Sales rose across the country, with Ontario and Quebec seeing the biggest increases.”
Japanese automakers were hit hard after last year’s earthquake and tsunami that hampered production.
Meanwhile, interest rates remain at ultra low levels, making auto loans cheap, and a spike in gasoline prices has also pushed some drivers to showrooms in search of more fuel-efficient vehicles.
Statistics Canada did not provide precise numbers for last month, but said preliminary industry data suggests sales fell seven percent in February.
The federal agency’s report stands in contrast to the figures released by some of the world’s largest automakers and a report from an industry analyst that indicated sales jumped 9.4 percent in February from the month before.
DesRosiers Automotive Consultants said in its report that overall vehicle sales rose to 106,712 last month from 97,500 in January. Meanwhile, DesRosiers reported a monthly decrease of 14.9 percent in January to 97,500 from 114,600 vehicles sold in December.
The difference stems from how the reports are calculated.
Statistics Canada data, which is released about six weeks after the end of the month, is based on surveys completed by automakers who consolidate totals from their dealers’ monthly reports on new vehicle sales. Its numbers are used in the calculation of gross domestic product growth.
But the DesRosiers compilation, which comes out on the first of each month, the same day automakers report their results, uses information from the automakers, the Association of International Automobile Manufacturers of Canada and the Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers’ Association (CVMA).
The two data sources have similar findings when it comes to year-over-year figures, with DesRosiers finding a 15.4 percent increase in January from the year before, and Statistics Canada reporting a 15.5 percent year-over-year jump.
In addition, Scotiabank found a similar 15 percent more vehicles were sold in January compared to the same month a year before.
The similar year-over-year findings, a determination that is considered a better long-term metric, suggest a trend toward improvement in the auto industry.
While Statistics Canada’s February projection suggests some softening, Kavcic said he expects overall sales for 2012 to be higher.
Sales should total about 1.6 million in Canada compared to 1.59 million units in 2011, he said.
Among Statistics Canada’s other findings from January, passenger car sales rose 23.9 percent to 71,539 units on increased sales of lower-cost vehicles. Sales of North American-built passenger cars led the growth, rising 28.5 percent, while sales of overseas-built passenger cars were up 16.8 percent in a fifth consecutive monthly increase.
Sales of minivans, sport-utility vehicles, light and heavy trucks, vans and buses rose 8.8 percent in January, offsetting declines in November and December.
New motor vehicle sales rose in every province, with Ontario reporting the largest increase of 23.7 percent.
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Tourism Concerns Embrace Internet
Some 30 million euros goes to tourism enterprises this year in an effort to force them to embrace new technology, in particular the Internet, say the government’s tourism leaders. The funds will come from the European Union’s Information Community Business Program.
Government believes computerization is the key to improving the country’s tourism product. Technology, it says, links all sections of the tourism product — airlines, tour operators, travel agents, hotels, coastal shipping, car rental companies — with the user of these services.
As well, because the tourism industry is global, government says it will concentrate more and more on promoting technology within the country’s tourism industry. In particular, the government has budgeted 1.3 million euros to create an e-tourism forum, 1.2 million euros for the introduction of a tourism satellite account for the country’s tourism data, and 2.5 million to promote Greece through the Internet.
The latter includes ‘info points’ throughout the Attica-Athens general area. Another 1.2 million euros goes to technical advisors to support and coordinate the entire program. The major emphasis, however, will be placed on the Hellenic Tourism Organization’s web site.
The organization’s new site will link modern services, such as bookings and a voice portal, says a government announcement.


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Google and Yahoo sites continued to attract the most unique U.S. users to their properties in September, according to comScore. Yahoo saw a slight drop in traffic versus August however, while Google saw a gain, handing the latter the top spot for the month.
Meanwhile, Facebook continued its growth among U.S. users, reaching 148.4 million of them over the course of the month.
|Top 25 Online Properties (U.S.) September 2010|
|Parent||Unique Audience (000)|
|Fox Interactive Media||81,369|
|Wikimedia Foundation Sites||78,241|
|New York Times Digital||72,076|
|Netshelter Technology Media||39,641|
|Weather Channel, The||38,674|
|Data based on visits from U.S. users at home, work, and university locations.|
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According to data gathered for the report,‘Communications Infrastructure: The Backbone of Digital,’ 88% of IT professionals and 61% of marketers ranked their company’s current communication infrastructure as 'cutting-edge' or 'good.'
On Thursday, Twitter reported its earnings for Q4 2016, and the results have raised questions about the company's long-term future.
It probably won't come as a surprise that 2016's Cyber Monday has earned the distinction of being the biggest online sales day in US history.
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It did say it hoped to have non-stop service from California. Company officials said they could not say yet when the service will begin.
The Dallas airline began to fly outside the U.S.in 2014 when it took over flights to the Caribbean from its subsidiary AirTrans. But Southwest, which announced plans for the service Wednesday, said it will start selling tickets for the service next year. The carrier announced it will embark on a process to obtain approval from the Federal Aviation Administration for Extended Operations (ETOPS), a regulatory requirement to operate between the mainland and the Hawaiian islands.
For years now, enthusiasts, frequent fliers, and the airline industry as a whole have been speculating that Southwest Airlines would at some point commence service to Hawaii, the USA state located 2,390 miles from California. That certification measures how far an aircraft can be safely away from land and over water if one engine gives out.
Chairman and CEO Gary Kelly said the destination is a request the company has received for years.
Andrew Watterson, executive vice president and chief revenue officer, said the airline expects it could take the FAA one to two years to approve the carrier's application for long-term service to Hawaii.
Southwest President Tom Nealon and Gov. David Ige made the joint announcement via satellite from Waikiki Beach behind the Royal Hawaiian to an estimated 10,000 Southwest employees at a company party at Universal Studios in Los Angeles.
South Korea Businessmen Protest Over Kaesong
In recent weeks, North Korea has launched two missiles over Japan and conducted its sixth nuclear test, all in defiance of U.N. It did not say when the Hawaii-based submarine with a crew of around 150 would depart the peninsula.
Retail inflation at 3.28 pc in September
The lower-than-expected inflation number in September is primarily driven by a contraction in food inflation. The consumer price index (CPI) based inflation stood at 4.39 percent during the same month past year .
Nokia 9 CAD renders show the smartphone's possible design
The Nokia 8 features an auxiliary audio port, so we don't see a reason why the company chose to ditch it in the Nokia 9 . OnLeaks has made a decision to render HMD's upcoming flagship and provide us with a better look of what's to come.
"We anticipate fares will drop", he said.
The carrier intends to start ticket sales next year. This has been a long time coming so there's no particular reason for us to rush it. Southwest received nine MAX 8s on October 1 and will have 14 by the end of this year.
It won't be long before you'll be able to book a Southwest Airlines flight to Hawaii.
You may have heard us purposefully changing our language ahead of tonight's announcement to say it's a matter of when, and not if we serve Hawaii.
But Watterson refuted the notion that Southwest won't be able to offer lower fares. The airline is expected to bring its low-fare, bags-fly-free, no-fee model to the marketplace. "Low costs come from very efficient operations".
Imran and Babar have been embroiled in a legal battle before the ECP and Islamabad High Court for the last three years. In a statement, Khurshid Shah said that Imran should respect government institutions and ensure his appearance in ECP.
Gulfport Energy Corporation (NASDAQ:GPOR) closed up +0.11 points or 0.76% at $14.49 with 1.95 mln shares exchanging hands. Current price level places the company's stock about -52.45% from the 52-week high and 32.94% away from the 52-week low.
He says, "I've stuffed something in my trousers , and you're allowed to feel around on the outside of the trousers ". Specifically, he wanted Kimmel to address the Harvey Weinstein controversy now roiling Hollywood.
This is based on a numerical chart where each stock recommendation (Buy, Sell, Hold) is translated into a numerical equivalent. Teachers Retirement Of The State Of Kentucky owns 0.01% invested in Healthcare Realty Trust Inc (NYSE:HR) for 25,290 shares.
The pattern of cool mornings will continue with lows in the 50s again Wednesday and Thursday morning with highs in the lower 80s. Saturday highs will be in the mid-70s, then near 80 on Sunday! There will be a few scattered showers around late, as well.
But if they do pay for Prime, teens will also get access to free shipping, streaming video and Prime's other perks. Once received, the parent confirms which payment method and shipping address will be used for teens' orders.
There is rumor that Apple could bring as much as $2.6 billion in LG's new display plant, but the deal has not been finalized yet. Firstly, this is the first time we're hearing about Apple planning for a product a few years in advance.
The DUo Integration update for other carriers and OEMs will be rolled out by the end of the Year, says Google. The video call option will show in the Call History or Search if your phone app is version 13.0 and up.
Russian antivirus was used to obtain classified information
In antivirus "Kaspersky Lab" was spelled out an in depth scan documents on the computers to search for classified information. Thus, the Russian government turned "Kaspersky antivirus" tool for espionage, the article says The Wall Street Journal.
Apple agrees with LG for foldable display
Apple has also put an organic light-emitting diode (OLED) panel and the iPhone X will support HDR, TrueTone and 3D Touch display. Twenty-one percent of US survey respondents and 29% of USA iPhone owners plan to purchase an Apple Watch in the next year .
Congress retains Nanded-Waghala civic body
The Nanded civic polls is a fierce fight between the ruling Congress, the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Shiv Sena. The AIMIM, which contested the 2012 Nanded Maha Nagar Palika election for the first time, had won 11 seats.
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J P Morgan Chase & Co accounts for about 3.7% of Private Wealth Partners LLC's holdings, making the stock its 6th biggest holding. First American Bank increased its position in shares of JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE:JPM) on Tuesday, June 6 with "Hold" rating.
Hurricane Ophelia slowly heads toward Ireland, Azores
The Category 1 storm now poses no threat to land, forecasters said, and no watches or warnings have been issued. Ireland is set to be faced with 120km/h winds early next week as Hurricane Ophelia makes its way towards us.
Lufthansa CEO says to sign Air Berlin deal today
Spohr told the Rheinischen Post he did not believe Lufthansa's deal with Air Berlin would result in higher airfares. The boss of German carrier Lufthansa said he expects to sign a deal today to pick up parts of rival Air Berlin.


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Snapchat users have bombarded with repeated, unexpected two-factor authentication (2FA) text messages this week, but it’s unclear whether the cause is due to a glitch on Snapchat’s end, or due to hackers attempting to break into unsecured Snapchat accounts en masse. Either way, it’s not a bad idea to update your Snapchat password right away.
As of this writing, Snapchat has yet to comment on the issue. I’m purely speculating, but it seems likely we would’ve heard from the company by now if the alerts were triggered by some sort of random, widespread system glitch.
Some have proposed this could indicate malicious actors have launched a large-scale 2FA phishing attempt, but based on the screenshots users have shared on Twitter and other social media sites, I’m not so sure about that explanation either.
The texts shared online read like official 2FA codes sent from Snapchat, which would be unusual for a 2FA phishing scam. A common 2FA phishing tactic is to ask the user to “confirm” their 2FA codes and other account info over text or email, which isn’t how 2FA sign-ins work on Snapchat or anywhere else. (No company will ever ask you for your account info.) Other 2FA scam messages may include a link to a spoofed login page that looks the real thing but actually harvests your login criteria.
None of the random 2FA Snapchat texts I’ve seen shared to social media include these red flags, which casts some doubts on the phishing scam theory. Still, that doesn’t mean this wasn’t an attempted hack of some kind.
Snapchat sends 2FA codes whenever someone signs in on a new device, so the messages could be evidence of attempted logins from outsiders. If this isn’t a glitch, they could be an indication someone out there got their hands on a list of Snapchat usernames and passwords, since 2FA codes are only sent after you input the correct login information. It could also mean that accounts that did not have 2FA enabled are already compromised — again, assuming this was a hack.
Whatever the cause, this 2FA issue is the perfect excuse to give your Snapchat account a security checkup. Users should change their password and double-check their accounts are safe using HaveIBeenPwned. And if you aren’t already using 2FA on Snapchat (and, frankly, for all of your other social and email accounts), it’s a good idea to enable it as soon as possible.


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A man has been charged after shoppers were threatened with a meat cleaver at a supermarket in Leicester.
The Tesco superstore in New Park Street was evacuated at about 8:35am on Monday (11 November) following the incident.
Janusz Samonek, 37, from Braunstone, has been charged with affray and possession of a bladed article.
Samonek has been released on bail and is due to appear at Leicester Magistrates Court on Wednesday 12 December. To keep up with all the latest news, please like our Facebook Page or join our Leicestershire Breaking News group.


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Apple is the 50th most recognized brand in the world, according to the 2003 Global Brands Scoreboard reported by
. It will come as no surprise to many that Coke took the top spot in the report as the most recognized brand.
Based on data provided to BusinessWeek Online by Interbrand, an online exchange about branding, the Global Brands Scoreboard lists 100 global brands that have a value greater than US$1 billion. The brands were selected according to two criteria: they had to be global in nature, deriving 20 percent or more of sales from outside their home country; and there also had to be publicly available marketing and financial data on which to base the valuation.
Among the other companies ranking in the top 50 were Microsoft, IBM, GE, Intel, Nokia, Disney, McDonald’s, Marlboro, Mercedes, Toyota, Hewlett-Packard, Citibank, Ford, American Express, Gillette, Cisco, Honda, BMW and Sony.
Apple does place ahead of brands such as Pizza Hut, Gucci, Kleenex, Levi’s, Starbucks, and Jack Daniels.