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Microsoft has said that Alan Wake will be supported by additional downloadable episodes on Xbox Live following release.
"Story-driven like a TV series, Alan Wake will be told in episodes, with even more episodes available on Xbox Live after its launch this year," Bach, who is president of Microsoft's Entertainment and Devices division, said during his CES keynote overnight.
"Imagine the TV show Lost as written by Stephen King and filmed by David Lynch and you have Alan Wake."
Well, technically nobody has Alan Wake, because it's been delayed about 48 times, but we are assured it will be out this year on Xbox 360. A planned PC version has been shelved for now.
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Kiwis are taking more lengthy overseas holidays, but between the extended escapes we're also taking quick trips over long weekends.
And Asia is the hot up-and-coming destination not only for intrepid travellers, but for those wanting a touch of luxury on a river cruise.
Figures obtained by the Weekend Herald from Statistics New Zealand show the number of people heading off overseas for a holiday has increased by more than 11,500 since 2003.
House of Travel's retail manager, Brent Thomas, said Australia had become almost a domestic flight in recent years, with people popping across the Tasman for two or three days.
This was because of cheaper and more frequent flights.
"But this year because we had a fantastic summer, the booking numbers for short-haul were pushed down," Mr Thomas said.
"Typically we see in the first couple of months of the year people book in their winter travel, but that came late this year. That doesn't mean the numbers are going to be down, just delayed."
Flight Centre travel statistics show Indonesia, Mexico, Brazil and Samoa as having the top booking increases in the year to June, compared to the previous year.
The travel agency's managing director, Mike Friend, said the increase in travel to these destinations was because of a combination of factors, including affordability, accessibility and Kiwis expanding their horizons on international travel.
"Kiwis still love travelling to Australia and the Pacific Islands. However, the latest information confirms they are looking for diversity when it comes to international travel.
"Samoa is a great example of this because it's an excellent alternative to the usual Fiji or Cook Islands beach break and we have seen almost a 90 per cent increase in bookings."
Mr Friend said direct services being offered by Air New Zealand to Indonesia had resulted in a booking increase of almost 110 per cent year on year.
"The new services that were introduced last year really opened up a new destination to Kiwis."
Flight Centre's general manager of product, Dave Coombes, said New Zealanders were also increasingly taking cruises on their holidays and river cruises were an expanding corner of the market - anywhere from Europe to Vietnam.
Flight Centre is holding its annual Midyear Travel Expo featuring Asia, USA, Canada, Hawaii, the South Pacific and Australia tomorrow at the ASB Showgrounds in Greenlane. Admission is free.

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'Tis the delicious season of sea, salt and sunshine, but it comes with a harsh bite.
For we are a sunburnt country, in more ways than one.
Every weekend, about 330,000 (or close to the entire population of Canberra) Australian adults end up with seared skin, the damaged cells reddened in distress.
Given that between 95 and 99 per cent of skin cancers are caused by exposure to the sun, this is not exactly desirable.
The logical answer seems to be to slip, slop, slap and slide (the "cool" new, updated catchphrase to include wearing sunglasses) or just to stay out of the sun.
The sun-smart message makes sense, but, while sunscreen protects us, there are questions about the problems it may expose us to.
VITAMIN D DEFICIENCY
Vitamin D deficiency is one problem.
Up to 58 per cent of Australians suffer from a deficit of the "sunshine vitamin", which among other things helps us absorb other vitamins and minerals, keeps our bones strong and our heads and hearts happy.
In response, a new product SolarD, was launched in Australia last week.
It claims to be a "world first", offering protection from ultraviolet A (UVA, which ages) and all ultraviolet B (UVB, which burns) except for the tiny part of the spectrum that allows the body to produce vitamin D.
SolarD was designed "to permit a certain amount of the very efficient sun rays to reach the skin to produce vitamin D while protecting the skin from the other damaging ultraviolet rays", explains Dr Michael Hollick, a specialist in vitamin D from Boston University, who has conducted research on the new sunscreen.
Its promise is big, but the Cancer Council is hesitant about the product.
"Any lowering of the UVB filter would have to be minimal to ensure the sunscreen still met SPF [sun protection factor] requirements, so any vitamin D benefit would also be minimal," says Craig Sinclair, chairman of the Public Health Committee of the Cancer Council.
"Furthermore, given we know that sunscreens allow vitamin D production, further research would be needed to prove whether this sunscreen offers any substantial benefit over standard sunscreens already on the market."
Regardless, vitamin D production is not the only potential issue with sunscreen.
There are two types of sunscreen we can use: chemical or physical.
"The chemical or organic sunscreens absorb UV light while physical sunscreens mainly reflect it," explains Emma Hobson from the International Dermal Institute.
"Frequently, both types are used in combination for optimum effect in a product.
"You could think of organic filters as sponges, mopping up the UV radiation, and inorganic filters as mirrors, bouncing UV straight back off the skin."
Increasingly, questions are being asked about the ingredients some chemical sunscreens contain and their potential impact.
Oxybenzone, an ingredient common to chemical sunscreens, for instance, has been pegged as problematic by the not-for-profit Environmental Working Group (EWG).
The group, which has its own research arm, has given oxybenzone a hazard score of 8 out of 10 and listed it as a potential endocrine disrupter.
"It acts like oestrogen," says Ginni Mansberg, a GP who has no affiliation with the organisation.
"It sits on the oestrogen receptors and activates them ... but we don't know what that does."
Another ingredient, octinoxate (octylmethoxycinnamate), has a hazard rating of 6 out of 10 for similar reasons.
Both ingredients have moderate to high rates of skin allergy, EWG says.
Add to this that the chemicals in nanoparticle sunscreens have been found to affect marine life and to accumulate in the sea, according to a new study, sunscreen does not paint such a sunny picture.
While the chemicals that cause concern are allowed in Australia, they are on the FDA watch list, Dr Mansberg says, adding that we take a innocent-until-proven-guilty approach to banning ingredients or products.
"There's a paucity of data around these things," Dr Mansberg says, pointing out that testing is expensive and it is hard to isolate one ingredient as the issue.
According to the Australasian College of Dermatologists' position statement: "There is currently no scientific evidence demonstrating long-term side effects including any hormonal effects, following regular use of sunscreen."
The alternative is physical sunscreen, which contains zinc oxide or titanium oxide.
"They seem to be pretty safe," Dr Mansberg says.
Physical sunscreens have the added advantage of being active immediately (chemical sunscreens take 20 minutes to work) and offer a broader spectrum of protection.
"But the problem is they can feel disgusting."
Technology is improving so that physical sunscreens have a more lightweight feel, but there's still a way to go.
WHAT IS THE ANSWER?
In the meantime, what are we to do?
Obviously we can check the ingredients list and try to steer clear of the ones with a big question mark.
Dr Mansberg advises staying out of the sun while it's at its most intense between 10am and 2pm.
As for which sunscreen to use, she uses a physical sunscreen but does not avoid chemical ones nor advise others to either.
Like many potentially harmful products, it seems to be an issue of exposure, Dr Mansberg says, and sunscreen should not be a hazard, based on the quantities we use.
"The thing with these sunscreens is that they're probably OK, but it's a brave doctor who will put their head on the block and say they're definitely OK," she says.
The Cancer Council and Australasian College of Dermatologists reiterate their position that the chemicals used in sunscreen in Australia have been tested and approved by the Therapeutic Goods Administration.
However, they say that sunscreen should not be used as "the first or only line of defence" against ultraviolet radiation.
Rather, they say, it "should always be used in conjunction with other sun protection measures."


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The big news is that Ford’s Super Duty line of trucks is getting ready to adopt an aluminum platform. A few spy images of a test mule caught in the desert have confirmed that the next generation of heavy-duty pickups is definitely going to get rid of the steel body. So, the 2016 Ford F-250, along with the F-350 and F-450 models, will be made of modern aluminum body panels. The Super Duty trucks will follow in the footsteps of the light-duty F-150 that has already received an aluminum chassis for the 2015 model year.
The 2016 Ford F-250 is expected to undergo a thorough redesign both inside and outside. The American automaker is aiming at reducing the curb weight of its popular trucks, thus increasing their fuel economy and performance. Aside from aluminum body panels and suspension components, the 2016 F-250 will also feature magnesium parts such as the radiators and steering system elements. The 2015 Ford F-150 has shed almost 700 pounds of its curb weight, enhancing the fuel economy and towing capability substantially. Similar effect is expected in the next-generation F-250, although it won’t feature as much aluminum as its lighter sibling.
2016 Ford F-250 Diesel
According to the spy photos, the prototype was powered by a turbo diesel engine. It’s very likely that it had the 6.7-liter „Power Stroke“ V8 that has recently been revised for the 2015 F-Series Super Duty trucks. The upgraded engine now produces 440 horsepower and 860 pound-feet of torque, which is a 40 hp and 60 lb-ft increase compared to the previous version. The engine is expected to carry over unchanged in the 2016 Ford F-250. Apart from the more powerful diesel powertrain, the new F-250 will be available with the base 6.2-liter gasoline V8 as well. It currently gives 385 hp and 405 lb-ft of torque. However, this unit is very likely to be added with direct-injection in order to improve its fuel economy. As for the transmission, Ford is currently developing a 10-speed automatic in cooperation with GM. We expect to see this heavy-duty specific transmission in the 2016 F-250.
2016 Ford F-250 Release
The 2016 Ford F-250 (alongside the F-350 and F-450 models) is likely to make its debut by the end of 2015. The sales are expected to start in early 2016.


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The Kerala government will be organizing Kerala Business to Business (B2B) Meet 2016, a three-day business meet in Kochi in February next year, exclusively to promote Small and Medium Enterprises of the state. Kerala is taking serious steps to make the state business friendly. The event will be organized by state's department of industries and commerce.
In the run-up to Kerala Business-to-Business Meet 2016, State Industries Minister P K Kunhalikutty launched the logo for a mega event slated for early next year. The logo, - with the slogan â€œOpportunities Face 2 Face for SMEsâ€, highlights the creation of a buyer-seller network that enables one-to-one interactionâ€”was unveiled by the Industries and IT Minister at a function in the state capital.
The SME sector in Kerala has witnessed a 12 percent growthâ€”the highest in Indiaâ€”and the B2B meet will serve to strengthen the growth, said Kunhalikutty. Unlike other states, they do not have large areas to hand over to industries, and cannot give environmental clearances to polluting industries. In Kerala, they are keener on inclusive growth, such as seen in the SME sector.
The meet will focus on promoting the products of key sectors including food processing, handlooms, textiles and garments, rubber, wood-based industries, ayurveda, herbal and cosmetics, engineering and handicrafts, State Minister for Industries and IT P K Kunhalikutty said here after releasing the logo for the meet.
The meet will provide a platform for direct and one-to-one interaction between sellers and buyers and enable a mutually beneficial business relationship. FICCI is the 'trade and industry partner' of the event.
The Directorate of Industries & Commerce will identify and select 200 SMEs for the meet, while apex trade body and the eventâ€™s â€˜trade & industry partnerâ€™, the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry, will bring in 300 national and 50 international buyers.
The event, with Kerala Bureau for Industrial Promotion (K-BIP) as the nodal agency, is being organized in association with the Directorate of Industries & Commerce, the Directorate of Handlooms & Textiles, the Kerala State Industrial Development Corporation (KSIDC) and the Kerala Industrial Infrastructure Development Corporation.
The three-day meet, exclusively for the small and medium enterprise (SME), is scheduled to be held at the CIAL Trade Fair & Exhibition Centre at Nedumbassery in Ernakulam from February 4.
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External factors may be causing inflation. But when those outside forces eventually disappear, inflation will remain.
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So, inflation is up again this month, hitting 4 percent on the CPI measure and rising above 5 percent on the RPI measure. I expect the Bank of England will stick to their story that this is the result of the VAT rise, global commodity prices, and the weak pound. And in an immediate sense, they may be right.
After all, if you want to know about real inflation, you should be looking at the money supply rather than at price indices. And here, although broad money (M4) growth picked up in the final quarter of 2010, it remains relatively weak.
But the Bank is burying its head in the sand if it thinks that inflation is going to go away once external factors fade. Quantitative Easing has led to a quadrupling of the monetary base, and as Andrew Lilico has pointed out:
Under normal circumstances, one would expect the result of such a huge expansion in the monetary base to be a similar expansion in the broader money supply, and consequently a large rise in the price level (if it were all to occur in one year — which it wouldn’t — we’d be talking 300% inflation).


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Adobe Flash Player is a piece of software that’s used by countless people every single day — and that makes it a clear-cut target for hackers. Yesterday, the company released a statement outlining an update released to counteract what it describes as a ‘critical vulnerability’.
Windows, Mac and Linux users who have Flash Player or related software installed on their computer are all thought to be at risk, although Adobe states that systems running Internet Explorer on Windows 7 and below and Firefox on Windows XP are thought to be the most likely to be affected.
The breach takes advantage of a vulnerability that Adobe is classifying as CVE-2015-3113. The company states that it is being ‘actively exploited’ at present, although the attacks are ‘limited’ in scope and have so far proven to be targeted rather than widespread.
It’s thought that hackers can use the CVE-2015-3113 vulnerability to take control of a user’s system for their own interests. It’s not yet clear what this is being used to accomplish, but anything from hijacking your webcam and microphone to installing a keylogger in an attempt to track personal information is very possible.
Adobe is encouraging all Windows and Mac users to upgrade to Adobe Flash Player 18.104.22.168, which has been released as a direct response to the issue, according to a report from 9to5Mac. Linux users should update the version 22.214.171.1248.
Breaches like this can be very serious for users who are targeted, but typically following instructions from the developer and making sure you keep up with the latest software updates will ensure your system’s safety. For more information on how to make sure that you don’t fall victim to this vulnerability, check out Adobe’s Security Bulletin covering CVE-2015-3113.
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by Ian Harvey
September 27, 2018
Consumer confidence is one of the more likely major factors that will push the stock market to all-time highs! With the job growth being so healthy, backed-up by a strong economic outlook, American consumers appear to be most confident since 2000.
According to the Conference Board, a business research organization, U.S. consumer confidence has soared to its highest this month. The consumer confidence index had climbed to 138.4 this month from an upwardly revised 134.7 in August. This means, the key economic indicator that measures attitudes on future economic prospects, registered its best reading since September 2000 and is not too far from the all-time high of 144.7 reached that year.
The Conference Board's survey ran parallel to that of the latest University of Michigan's consumer sentiment report for the month of September. The preliminary report showed that the consumer sentiment index came in at 100.8, the second-highest level since 2004.
Why the Consumer Optimism?
The robust job growth and strength in the overall economy are the key factors behind this consumer confidence. The U.S. economy has been able to produce an average of 207,000 new jobs per month so far this year; and the current unemployment rate is now at a nearly two-decade low, while the U.S. economy added jobs for 95 successive months in August, the longest stretch on record.
The Trump administration's annual growth target of 3% is on track according to the Conference Board's Leading Economic Index which indicated a 3% or more growth rate in GDP in the final two quarters of the year.
The Commerce Department has stated that the economy has already expanded at a seasonally adjusted rate of 4.2% in the April-June quarter. And, Gross domestic income (GDI), an alternative measure of economic growth, has also increased at a 1.8% annualized rate in the second quarter.
Backing of the Fed Hike!
The Federal Reserve raised interest rates, as expected, by a quarter point, raised its economic outlook for this year and next, and removed the reference in its statement that policy is 'accommodative.' These actions initially sent stocks and bonds higher.
In their forecast, Fed officials collectively estimated GDP would rise 3.1 percent this year, up from a previous forecast of 2.8 percent. For 2019, they expect 2.5 percent, up 0.1 percentage point. But the Fed held its longer term expectation of growth steady at 1.8 percent.
Moving past the fallout after Federal
Reserve Board Chairman Jerome Powell told reporters during the post-meeting
briefing that the removal of the term didn't indicate any change in the path of
rate hikes; the economic outlook is still going strong and will add more fuel
to this current bull rally!
So, with basically only a few days left in calendar Q3 2018, it is obvious that there is a commanding performance from stock market bulls - pushing to all-time record highs on both the Dow 30 and S&P 500 indexes.
The positive sentiment is so apparent, it's abundantly clear that
bull-market spirits are not dying of old age; and with close to 10 years on of
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UK fishermen usually sell a large proportion of their catch to the EU so access to EU markets is as important as the amount you catch. There is little point being able to catch more fish if you don’t have a market place where you can sell them at a profit.
In 2019, the UK fishing industry exported more than 333,000 tonnes of fish to the EU. That accounted for nearly half of the total catch of the UK fishing fleet and roughly three quarters of the total fish exports from the UK. Some parts of the industry – such as shellfish – are totally dependent on such exports.
Yet, according to Jacob Rees-Mogg, fish are “better and happier” because, after Brexit, they are “now British” and that “The key thing is we’ve got our fish back.”
SNP Common’s leader Tommy Sheppard labelled it the “Brexit Fishing Disaster”. The pompous Rees-Mogg view has infuriated many, including those who voted for Brexit in the belief that British fishermen would be better off outside of the EU. The EU fishermen may now be entitled to catch less fish in British waters but the trade deal, which sees us outside of the single market and customs union, has resulted in massively increased amounts of paperwork and delays at ports, in both directions. As a consequence, British fish prices have dropped dramatically, fish have had to go to waste and businesses, on both sides of the channel face ruin.
Tommy Sheppard said:
“Boats are confined to harbour, lorry loads of seafood destroyed, the industry losing £1million a day as firms go bust – all as a result of Brexit red tape imposed by this Government.”
Trade with the EU is vital to the fishing industry and the communities where fishing is a major source of employment and income. Now, truckloads of Scottish fish have been rejected since January 1 because new requirements for catch certificates, health checks and export declarations meant they had taken too long to arrive.
To get fresh produce to EU markets, logistics providers now have to summarize the load, giving commodity codes, product types, gross weight, the number of boxes and value, plus other details. Mistakes or missing documents can mean longer delays, hitting European importers that have also been hit by the increase in red tape. It is having a negative impact on companies across Europe who also export into the UK. One consequence is that some fishermen are taking their catches directly to ports in Denmark while businesses are looking for new suppliers.
Yet, in Parliament, fishing minister Victoria Prentis said she did not read the deal when it was published on Christmas Eve because she was “very busy organising the local Nativity trail” although she admitted, “things are tricky at the moment”.
UK food minister George Eustice insisted these were post-Brexit “teething issues”. This approach from ministers, who are meant to be responsible, is not going to help the fishermen and traders who enable the fish to get to market. Many logistics providers, now struggling to deliver goods in a timely manner, say the change to life outside the single market and customs union is drastic and that while delivery times can improve, it will now cost more and take longer to export. This increases the burden on everyone involved!
“The deal we have been dealt, in terms of the next five years has been absolutely atrocious. People like Michael Gove continue to get away with telling lies about how this is a great deal.”
Meanwhile, a Welsh shellfish wholesaler told BBC News that her lorry containing nearly £50,000 of lobster, prawns and crabs had been delayed for more than 30 hours on its way to Spain. You can’t sell stale fish!
In response, the government announced, on 19 January, a £23m compensation scheme to support fishing firms, after fish exporters held demonstrations outside government departments in central London, warning their livelihoods were under threat. They say we have set up £100 million to build new harbours and new opportunities. One trade group called the fund “welcome” but a “sticking plaster“.
That the Government have mislead fishermen and the public about the benefits of the agreement for the industry isn’t such a surprise. They and Boris Johnson have a track record on this sort of thing.
But while Rees-Moog haughtily claimed we have “got our fish back”, it’s perhaps more pertinent what Mike Park said about the present situation:
“It has been an absolute shambles in fairness.”
Rees-Mogg, please note: Fish stocks do not respect political boundaries. Many are mobile at some stage in their life. These fish not exclusive to the UK or to the EU or to the bordering Scandinavian states, but they are a shared resource.


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TSMC says to invest $11.9 bln in advanced tech in Taiwan
TAIPEI, April 9
TAIPEI, April 9 (Reuters) - Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd, the world's largest contract chipmaker, said on Monday that it will invest more than T$350 billion ($11.86 billion) in advanced production technology in Tainan in Southern Taiwan in coming years.
Chairman Morris Chang said at a ground-breaking event for a phase 5 production plant to manufacture 20 nanometer chips, that combined production with with phase 6 of the plant is expected to generate revenue of about $6 billion per year, as the chipmaker seeks to compete with rivals such as Samsung Electronics Co Ltd in a highly capital-intensive industry.
The new plant is expected to start volume production in 2014.
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SHAFAQNA – Tourism is showing rise again in Egypt, with 50 percent surge in bookings during the first half of 2018, following several years violence in the country in the aftermath of the 2011 Revolution.
Egypt started to become a premier tourism destination from 1975 onwards, as it established new embassies and eased visa restrictions for most European and North American countries. Tourism became a major tourism major sector the Egyptian economy, providing at its height in 2010, nearly $US 12.5 billion in revenue. It employed 12 percent of Egypt’s workforce as 14.7 million visitors marvelled at the country’s iconic monuments.
The 2011 Revolution hit hard, however, seeing a 37 percent decline in visitors; in 2014 the number of tourists declined by a further 25 percent, and their hesitation was further fuelled by terrorist attacks in the Sinai region. However, the situation again began to look hopeful in 2017, with the United Nations World Tourism Organisation marking Egypt as the second fastest-growing tourism destination of 2017.
The Egypt Independent reports that British tourism is set to increase in 2018, with a huge growth in bookings and flights for the year. This comes after the country implemented a flight ban to Sharm El Sheikh following the downing of a Russian plane over the Sinai peninsula in October 2015 which killed everyone on board.
According to Hisham El Sebai, the managing director of Egitalloyd, “Security is number one now in Egypt. All tourist sites are fully secured inside and out.” As for destinations to avoid, El Sebai doesn’t send his guests to the Western Desert and North Sinai. ”
Also in a move towards greater economic stability, the government allowed the currency to float to market rates in November 2017. In doing so, the Egyptian pound lost more than half its value in the short term. As a result, it’s a very affordable time to visit, with five-star hotel rooms costing as little as $200 per night, Forbes reported.
Thomas Cook, one of the largest tourism companies in Egypt, announced on Sunday that 500,000 tourists will visit the country in 2018.
Egypt’s Thomas Cook agent chairman, Moody Al-Shaer, said that the company had experienced a 50 percent surge in bookings during the first half of 2018, particularly to Red Sea destinations such as Hurghada and Marsa Alam, Arab News reported.
The US-based tour company specialising in travel to Egypt, Central Holidays, has also announced new travel program, Egyptian Streets reported.
“The occupancy rate reached its highest levels since July 2017. We also have a slight increase in prices since last year due to the high demand for Hurghada,” Azza Hussien, marketing manager of the Hilton Hurghada resort, told Arab News.
“One of the main drivers to Hurghada is the competitive pricing and value for money, and this is one of the major reasons leading to a rise in demand among tourists,” Hussien said.
Reports from airlines indicated a rise in British tourism to Egypt. International travel agencies have also forecast a surge in tourists from the UK, with bookings and flights set for a significant increase during 2018.
“With more than 40 UK flights a week, Egypt is again a dream destination for hundreds of thousands of British tourists,” John Casson, the UK ambassador to Egypt, said.
The envoy said at the end of 2017 that Thomas Cook planned to resume flights to the Egyptian city of Marsa Alam to accommodate “growing British demand” for Egyptian holidays.
The tour company suspended flights to the city 10 years ago.
Two flights from Birmingham airport and London Gatwick airport each week will support Thomas Cook’s plans.
The tourism minister said the return of Russian tourists since then “looked good”. Egypt is also seeing greater interest from tourists from East Europe, Asia and other Arab countries. As a result, tourism’s contribution to GDP will increase beyond the current 15 per cent, Ms Al Mashat said, The National reported.
The Red Sea resort of Hurghada has been listed as one of the top 25 destinations in the world.
“The stunning coral reefs and turquoise waters are perfect for windsurfing. Within easy reach of the Giftun Islands and the eastern Arabian Desert,” TripAdvisor wrote on its official website.
“It’s a relatively easy beach escape for Europeans, and some of the world’s best diving and snorkeling sites are just offshore,” it added.
“We come here every year, we love the place. Everyone smiles at you, we really feel at home here,” said Nancy Markaus, a Serbian tourist in Hurghada.
“We love Egypt and we love how friendly people are to us,” said Marten Lutz, a German tourist.
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Lake Square Mall gets new owner after $13.8 million purchase
Lake Square Mall in Leesburg has a new owner that has plans to revitalize the struggling retail center.
“We’ve got to roll up our sleeves and get to work,” New York investor Mehran Kohansieh said of his new 13.9 million purchase. “We’re going to do our best.”
Kohansieh — who specializes in trying to revitalize distressed and aging malls — submitted the low bid of $13.8 million in November, but due to negotiations, the closing on the deal wasn't until March 17.
Kohansieh is no stranger to buying malls, as he now owns 14 of them, but Lake Square Mall may prove to be a challenge as J.C. Penney — an anchor store — will vacate in May, and another anchor store, Target is already gone. The mall also has numerous other vacancies.
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While it's true that the NSA is logging and analyzing our phone calls, emails and possibly our Facebook posts, it's pretty clear that, so far, the agency isn't interested in the average cute-kitten-posting web user. Unless you're a national security threat, your social media activity is more likely of interest to local police, advertisers and credit agencies.
There's no shortage of stories of people posting messages, photos, and videos to their public accounts of wealth, spending habits and whereabouts—or even incriminating evidence of bank robberies and murderous intentions. Authorities around the world have also begun proactively pursuing leads via social media. They'll post mugshots of fugitives, warn people about crime trends, or ask people to keep their eyes peeled for certain suspects.
As interested third parties learn to rake, flag, and analyze our public information, it's the smaller, more localized monitoring-and-analysis operations that could affect us more regularly than the federal government's hold. The NSA is tasked with defending against national threats. Cops and companies, on the other hand, have an interest in altering and interfering with our day-to-day habits and routines.
For example, PayPal, the credit bureau Equifax, and Intuit are investing in tools to parse "unstructured data"—the random crap we spew on Twitter, the images we upload to Pinterest, our LinkedIn profile updates, and the posts we like on Facebook. Unstructured data is said to account for between 80 percent and 90 percent of relevant business information. And as our collection of data continues growing, so will the amount of unstructured data collected, analyzed and used.
On its face, the tactic doesn't appear as intrusive as reading your emails or listening to your phone calls. But when algorithms can extrapolate personal information by linking, say, the wedding photos you posted on Facebook to your credit score, companies won't have to tap your iPhone to know what you're up to—you'll have volunteered the information.
So far we've seen a lot of obvious and simple manifestations of this kind of data use: People holler about beating someone up or vandalizing a car and cops do the basic due diligence. For example, a 19-year-old posted a YouTube video in December called "Chick Bank robber" in which she brags about stealing a car and then robbing a bank in Nebraska. Sheriffs arrested her soon after.
During the Occupy protests in New York, the NYPD tasked an officer specifically with following Twitter to keep up with the pace of the protests. Meanwhile, NYPD Commissioner Ray Kelly has made tracking criminals—which could be anybody, really—on Facebook. It's a trend that's carrying across the nation, because a public Facebook page doesn't require a warrant to peruse.
The next phase of evolution involves credit agencies verifying information about consumers and merchants. (Startups like Trulioo are already stepping up to help companies with verification via social media data mining.) On one hand, social media offers low-hanging authenticators that can prevent fraud and theft. But that security comes at a cost.
“I think consumers have consistently traded information for convenience,” Bill Ready, CEO of payment processor Braintree, told Bloomberg. “When you start using it to lend and extend credit, that’s where you start getting into privacy concerns.”


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Coronavirus – New insurance support proposed by FCA
New measures to support consumers struggling to make their insurance payments have been announced by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).
It comes as a part of a series of guidance that has been introduced by the financial industry regulator and sets out the expectations placed on insurance firms for supporting customers through the coronavirus pandemic. The draft guidance would affect all types of general and protection insurance, from travel and home insurance to vehicle and boiler cover.
In the last few months, other measures introduced by the financial watchdog have included payment freezes on car finance and payday loans and payment holidays on credit cards and mortgages.
Introducing the proposed support last Friday, Chris Woolard, Interim Chief Executive of the FCA said, “The current emergency has altered the value of some insurance products and we believe that insurers should be looking at whether their products still offer value. Many insurers are already taking some kind of action to assist their customers and we want to see a degree of consistency for consumers. Today’s proposed guidance and statement aims to make our expectations clear to all firms in the insurance market and provide future certainty.”Get free advice
What help has been proposed for insurance customers?
The FCA has put forward two clear headline aims to help customers in financial difficulty due to the coronavirus pandemic. They’re hoping the proposed support will “minimise the impact of temporary financial distress”, and “ensure that customers continue to have insurance that meets their demands and needs”.
Insurers would have to help customers who are suffering financial hardship because of the current conditions, as well as looking at cover levels and risk to make sure customers are still getting value for money from their insurance policy during lockdown.
The FCA has asked insurance firms to offer help, not only if a customer gets in touch because they’re struggling to make payments, but also to be proactive if customers have missed payments, even if they haven’t contacted them directly.
This means that insurers could have to weigh up whether to refund premiums or pause monthly payments to make sure customers still get value for money during the lockdown.
Will I be able to take a payment holiday from my insurance?
Payment holidays have already been announced for some financial products, and this new insurance proposal follows suit. The FCA has recommended allowing customers to postpone payments for up to three months without the risk of losing cover.
This option will be available for a full three months after the guidance comes into force (this is expected to be on 13 May). As is the case for most payment holidays that have already been announced, interest charges will apply during the break from paying premiums.
The FCA has also suggested that if customers are still struggling at the end of their insurance payment break, the insurer should “work with the customer to resolve these difficulties in advance of payments being missed.”Get free advice
What else can insurers offer?
The FCA has suggested several measures that firms can introduce to make sure customers have the right level of cover and aren’t paying for any cover they’re not using. These include:
- Reassessing risk profiles – Some insurance risks may be lessened due to the Covid-19 outbreak. For instance, some drivers may not be using their car as much, or be using it for different reasons. In such a case, it would be fair to offer lower premiums on car insurance, or tailor cover to reflect the reduced risk.
- Offering an alternative level of cover –Again, flexibility on cover levels is expected. If, for example, a customer pays extra on their home insurance for boiler cover, but an engineer can’t come out to service their boiler, this payment should be changed.
- Waiving cancellation fees – If the customer still wishes to cancel their insurance, they shouldn’t be liable for any of the usual cancellation fees. For example, some car insurance policies will charge if you cancel mid-term. Customers should also not be penalised by the insurer if they decide they wish to take up another policy in the future.
- Waiving policy change fees – If a customer decides to update their policy in any way, they shouldn’t be liable for any charges or fees to do so. For example, it’s expected that many of those with vehicle insurance will be driving less, so it wouldn’t be fair to charge them for reducing their mileage on policy documents.
What will happen to my insurance when lockdown ends?
The FCA has provided for these changes being made on a short-term basis. In the proposal, they’ve suggested that companies should “take reasonable steps to ensure that the customer’s situation is reassessed at the end of the period to avoid the risk of underinsurance.”
So if, for example, you change your car insurance policy to reflect that you’re driving less, your insurer would have to do what they can to make sure you still have the right level of cover for your needs when lockdown ends.
When will the measures come into force?
The draft guidance is still in the consultation phase, with the consultation coming to a close on Tuesday 5 May. If it gets the go-ahead, it’s hoped that insurers will have the new measures in place by Wednesday 13 May.
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Is charity Age UK selling overpriced insurance too? Investigation suggests its quotes are three times higher than rivals
- Age UK is accused of selling pricey home, motor and travel insurance
- It's now axed the E.On tariff it's accused of selling to vulnerable customers
- A comparison website found cheaper quotes from other insurers
The charity Age UK appears to be quoting up to three times more for the price of insurance compared to its rivals, an investigation by Money Mail has revealed.
The revelation comes after Age UK was accused of selling expensive energy deals from E.On to vulnerable customers. Last night it emerged that Age UK had stopped offering its E.On tariff.
Age UK, whose chief executive Tom Wright earns more than £180,000 a year, makes money selling financial products through its corporate arm – Age UK Enterprises.
Quote: Age UK appears to be quoting up to three times more for the price of insurance compared to its rivals
Car, travel and home insurance policies are provided by insurance giant Ageas. Age UK Enterprises sold 482,000 Ageas policies in the year to March 2015, raking in £21.9 million.
We asked a comparison website to see how competitive the charity’s policies were. Go Compare created hypothetical profiles of customers and obtained quotes from Age UK and dozens of other insurers.
It found a 70-year-old woman in living in Cardiff would pay £673 to insure a Fiat Panda through Age UK. But it said a virtually identical policy was available for £224 from LV=.
On home and contents insurance, it quoted an Age UK annual premium of £161 for a semi-detached house in Bristol. But Halifax offered the same cover for the lower price of £88.
For travel insurance, Go Compare obtained Age UK’s quote of £78 for a healthy couple in their 70s on an eight-day trip to Italy.
But once again, it found lower prices with a different insurer - Saga offered similar cover for £45, it said.
When asked about the research, Age UK says these figures are misleading.
An Age UK spokesman said: ‘Unless the research was conducted using real people’s details, you will not obtain a fair and accurate quotation — this is why we see little correlation with the quotes you achieve from Go Compare and the data we have for Age UK quotations.
‘Age UK will always offer good-value products but cannot promise to be the cheapest for every customer.’
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The release date was shared during an E3 concert in Los Angeles on Sunday, where the company also premiered a new trailer.
There was no clarification in Sunday’s announcements on the game’s proposed episodic release.
In 2015 Square Enix said Final Fantasy VII Remake would be “told across a multi-part series, with each entry providing its own unique experience.”
Final Fantasy VII Remake was announced for PS4 at E3 2015 and little was heard about the game until it re-emerged last week.
Nomura pointed to Kingdom Hears III, which he also directed and eventually released in January 2019, as the reason for Remake’s absence from the spotlight.
Another factor in the game’s lengthy blackout may have been a shift in development strategy, with external studio CyberConnect 2 reportedto have originally been heavily involved in Remake, before eventually seeing its duties absorbed internally by Square Enix.


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The creation of a database for business entities that operate in Manicaland will foster synergies and is critical in growing their footprint.
Markets especially for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) have proven elusive.
However, creation of a database of SMEs as well as established businesses in the province will spur linkages with the potential of opening up opportunities said an economist, Mr Vince Musewe.
Manicaland Minister of State for Provincial Affairs, Cde Monica Mutsvangwa noted that the SMEs sector is instrumental in poverty reduction and economic growth and their needs are high on government’s agenda.
Globally, SMEs have been found to be a critical pillar in the growth of many economies, accounting for over 90 percent of enterprise and over 60 percent of employment.
Apart from being the origins of larger firms, they are also the source of innovation, supplying larger companies as they also come up with their own product lines.


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Peanut butter – great for gums!
Scientists are suggesting peanut butter is among the foods that can fight off gum disease.
A study suggests that the polyunsaturated fatty acids found in foods like fatty fish and nuts may help beat periodontitis.
The study found that those who consumed the highest amounts of fatty acids were 30% less likely to develop gum disease and 20% less likely to have periodontitis.
Expert Dr Asghar Z. Naqvi says: ‘A dietary therapy, if effective, might be a less expensive and safer method for the prevention and treatment of periodontitis. To date, the treatment of periodontitis has primarily involved mechanical cleaning and local antibiotic application.’
Researchers say polyunsaturated fats have already been shown to have beneficial effects on other types of inflammatory conditions, such as heart disease, and they may also play a role in fighting the inflammation that causes gum disease.
Foods that are naturally high in polyunsaturated fatty acids like DHA and EPA include fatty fish, nuts, margarine and peanut butter.


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Cryptocurrencies have transformed from an undervalued asset to a hugely popular investment over the past ten years. Cryptocurrencies are a type of digital currency that is kept safe by encryption and computer networks. These currencies are not governed by conventional central institutions, such as a government or a bank, and transactions are conducted in a semi-anonymous manner.
Just like the great success of Final Space on Netflix, it should come as no surprise that the rise of cryptocurrency ranks among the most important developments of the modern era. Since the introduction of Bitcoin, people have had a healthy amount of skepticism toward cryptocurrencies. But times are changing, and people are showing interest in solutions that use cryptography.
The current state of cryptocurrencies provides solid foundations for optimistic cryptocurrency future predictions. Volatility makes it hard to predict cryptocurrencies’ future.
Some improbable predictions about long-term developments in the cryptocurrency world reflect a bullish outlook on the industry’s future. At the same time, it’s critical to keep an eye out for anything that could help define the future scope of cryptocurrencies.
Crypto in gambling
Since crypto is quite a common way of making a transaction, gambling companies have taken advantage of this payment method. When making a payment with a cryptocurrency like bitcoin, there will be no traces made to any of your bank accounts.
Crypto casinos also offer their services to countries where online gambling is still illegal. The best crypto casinos are filled with a wide variety of slots and casino games from reliable developers, as well as live games such as blackjack and poker.
The current state of Crypto
As cryptocurrency has become more accessible in recent years, its popularity has grown. Investors have sold off Bitcoin in 2022 as interest rates have risen, deeming it a risky investment that is no longer considered a viable option.
It isn’t just the United States government that is looking into cryptocurrency regulation. President Joe Biden of the United States signed an executive order on March 9, 2022, calling for a broad review of digital assets, including cryptocurrencies.) Digital currencies are currently under review by federal agencies, which are determining whether or not they pose a threat to financial stability.
Due to the difficulty of personal tax and the controversies surrounding cryptocurrency, the digital asset has been completely banned in many countries – China, which previously accounted for the majority of the world’s bitcoin mining, has now banned all cryptocurrencies.
Cryptocurrency is accepted as a form of payment by a small number of globally dispersed businesses, but it has not yet achieved widespread acceptance as a currency.
The Cryptocurrency Future
We can make educated guesses as to what kind of value cryptocurrency might have for shareholders in the months and years ahead, but the fact of the matter is that it is still a relatively new and risky investment that does not have a long enough track record on which to build reliable forecasts. Nobody knows for sure, no matter what an expert thinks or says. Because of this, it is imperative that you only invest money that you are willing to lose and that you stick to more traditional investments if you want to build your wealth over the long term.


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3 Things You Need to Watch at Johnson & Johnson
Earnings season's in full throttle now, and Johnson & Johnson stepped up and released its quarterly data Tuesday. The company's results were good enough to please investors -- shares jumped more than 2% on the day after J&J's profit (excluding items) topped analyst projections and jumped year-over-year. That's as good as it gets for shareholders on earnings day.
The data's in the books and in the past now, however, so what does the data say you should be looking forward to for the future of health care's largest player?
A bright future from pharmaceuticals
J&J's pharmaceutical division fueled this most recent quarter's growth, as sales from the unit jumped more than 11% at a common currency. The business has been doing quite well, growing 4% last year after boasting 8.8% sales growth in 2011. More and more, J&J's pharmaceutical branch has become the financial workhorse of the company.
While J&J's standout blockbuster Remicade continues to churn out billions of dollars in annual sales, investors need to expect more from the company's other drugs. So far, so good: Despite patent expirations cutting into sales of therapies such as Levaquin, some of J&J's newer medications are growing at a nice clip. Immunology drug Stelara continues to impress, earning a 57% year-over-year rise in sales in the most recent quarter. The drug hit blockbuster status last year, and the earliest results of 2013 indicate more growth to come.
Expect Stelara to emerge as a staple of J&J's pharmaceutical business this year and as one of the core drugs of its foundation. Watch for steady growth from other promising medications as well: Prostate cancer drug Zytiga has exploded out of the gate since its approval a few years back and nearly hit blockbuster status last year.
Newly approved diabetes drug Invokana is another drug that investors need to keep an eye on. The drug has already been favorably compared to Merck's diabetes behemoth Januvia -- a drug that, along with similar diabetes treatment Janumet, posted a whopping $5.7 billion in sales in 2012. If Invokana landed even half of that, it'd provide a major boost to J&J's future pharmaceutical sales.
A murky future for medical devices
That business will have to do well, because the company's other divisions aren't growing at anywhere near the same clip.
Medical devices in particular demand investor scrutiny. J&J's medical device business grew in the quarter due to the acquisition of Synthes last year, but the company can't rely on that purchase forever. Synthes' acquisition also contributed to the growth of J&J's orthopedics business in 2012, as sales grew more than 34% in the year. Outside of orthopedics, however, the company's medical device business lagged.
Sales in the division's surgical care, diagnostics, and diabetes care businesses declined last year, while cardiovascular device sales slumped more than 13%. Cardiovascular device sales -- particularly in the cardiac rhythm management, or CRM, industry -- have been on the decline lately industrywide; Medtronic , one of J&J's largest device competitors, has seen its CRM revenue fall 3% over the last nine months, and it's done far better than worse-off rivals in the industry. Don't expect this business to turn around quickly for J&J.
Even growing businesses outside of orthopedics failed to inspire: Vision care and specialty surgery device sales, which together made up nearly 13% of total medical device revenue, gained less than 5% each.
Going forward, don't expect the medical device business to deliver any miracles. Once the Synthes acquisition sinks in, orthopedics sales should return to more modest growth. Investors will have to hope that's enough to keep this division moving in the right direction, because for now J&J's other medical device units aren't keeping up with growth.
Power in the pipeline
It's thus doubly important that J&J's pharmaceutical pipeline delivers blockbusters of the future -- and investors will need to keep an eye on the company's most promising drug candidates. Invokana's approval is the first step toward J&J's brighter pharmaceutical future, but the company will need more than that despite not facing major losses via patent expirations for some time.
Look for two promising therapies to light up Wall Street's eyes. The first, phase 3 candidate simeprevir, is vying to make an impact in the growing hepatitis C market. Although many other hepatitis C therapies exist already or are in development from rival firms, industry analysts still predict the market could reach $25 billion in worldwide sales by 2020. That's more than enough incentive for J&J to surge ahead with simeprevir in the hopes of adding another blockbuster to its arsenal.
The most promising drug in development is sirukumab, however. Keep your eyes on this rheumatoid arthritis drug looking to make its mark in an area that J&J has earned plenty of experience in with Remicade's success. The rheumatoid arthritis market alone is a massive and lucrative opportunity despite the presence of several competing blockbusters, including Remicade. If sirukumab proves a success, this drug could add another blockbuster to J&J's portfolio.
Change awaits as J&J evolves
Investors walked away from Johnson & Johnson's earnings satisfied on Tuesday, but now's not the time to take your eyes off this company. While J&J's still at the pinnacle of the health care industry, developments such as the Synthes purchase and its growing pharmaceutical pipeline are keeping shareholders on their toes. Keep watching this company's future: J&J can't afford to slow down now.
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The famed Belgian EDM franchise hopes to attract in excess of 30,000 people to the French Alps for the inaugural Tomorrowland Winter next March
By IQ on 13 Mar 2018
Belgian dance music festival brand Tomorrowland has revealed plans for a new event during the “most magical season of the year”: winter.
Tomorrowland – whose flagship event in Boom is attended by some 400,000 people over two weekends in July – will take over the Alpe d’Huez ski resort in the French Alps for the aptly named Tomorrowland Winter, which promises which promises to serve up “the world’s best and hottest DJs [and] extra attention for tasty food and drinks served in the most unexpected places, all steeped in the decor, magic and atmosphere that makes Tomorrowland so special” for an estimated 30,000 guests on 13–15 March 2019.
“We truly feel that […] in Alpe d’Huez we’ve found just the right partner to realise our dream: a winter edition of our festival,” says Tomorrowland founder Michiel Beers.
“We couldn’t imagine a better way to celebrate our 15th anniversary”
“Tomorrowland Winter promises to be very special in all aspects: The stages set up throughout the ski area, including at an altitude of 3,300m, the brand-new main stage, the line-up – and all this in the fairytale setting of the French Alps.
“This edition of Tomorrowland was created by our own dedicated young team in Antwerp and we will be 100% in control of its execution. We couldn’t imagine a better way to celebrate our 15th anniversary with the People of Tomorrow and we just can’t wait to welcome them to this enchanting winter wonderland.”
Tickets for the festival, whose theme is ‘the hymn of the frozen lotus’, start at €685, including admission to the festival, four night’s accommodation and a four-day lift and ski pass.
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Everybody makes mistakes. They’re forgivable.
But suspected crimes or ethical misconduct are another story. And what a story they’ve made for the media in recent months.
The collapse of Enron did more than put Arthur Andersen in a tailspin. It’s given big business a collective black eye.
The general public historically hasn’t trusted — or even respected — big business. It’s always portrayed as the bad guy. Can you think of a single court case, movie or book that sings the praises of corporate America? I can’t.
Big business shoulders the blame for all the ills of society: pollution, disease, corruption, coffee burns. It’s the whipping boy for citizen groups and overzealous lawyers. It’s the one entity consumers readily hold responsible for all the suffering of the little guy.
I can almost see Joe Q. Public looking smug, pointing to Enron and Andersen and saying, “See? I told you so. They’re all corrupt. Those money-hungry big corporate executives are finally getting what’s due them.”
In the Enron case, one can only hope so. But to judge all corporations based on the actions of a few is more than unfair. It’s plain ignorant.
Sure there are a few bad apples in the business world — regardless of the company’s size. Take the reprehensible behavior of Buckeye Egg the past few years. Still, the vast majority of corporations in this country not only follow the rules, they do a lot to help the communities in which they operate.
Consider how many people these companies employ. The wages at most big companies are more than fair, and the benefits tend to be generous. Large corporations also tend to have a philanthropic arm that gives grants to charitable causes.
Longaberger, Nationwide, The Limited, Wendy’s –they all have impressive records of giving back to the community. Some even loan employees to nonprofit groups like the United Way to help with manpower needs.
So here’s to all you big business executives who are tired of getting a bad rap. I appreciate what you do for our community. I know I don’t stand alone.


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NY lawmaker seeks crackdown on performance drugs
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) - A New York state lawmaker wants to ban a popular over-the-counter, muscle-building substance following cyclist Lance Armstrong's confession of using dangerous supplements to win the Tour de France.
The ingredient dimethylamylamine, known as DMAA, is legal and sold in many products performance enhancing drinks and powders and dietary supplements. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration began reviewing the safety of the supplement often called a natural stimulant in 2012.
"Students are being led to believe that these products will give them an edge over their competition. That's dead wrong," said Klein, a Bronx-Westchester Democrat and leader of the Independent Democratic Conference. "Not only are these products dangerous, but by using them, student athletes are one drug test away from ending their athletic careers."
The FDA hasn't determined DMAA is dangerous.
"Before marketing products containing DMAA, manufacturers and distributors have a responsibility under the law to provide evidence of the safety of their products," said the FDA's Daniel Fabricant. "They haven't done that."
Klein said the product is banned by the NCAA, NFL, MLB, NBA, USTA, NASCAR, and International Olympic Committee guidelines. On Thursday, he released hidden camera images that depict some store clerks downplaying the risk of the products containing DMAA.
Assembly Democratic majority spokesman Michael Whyland said the conference hasn't yet seen Klein's proposal.
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While major OEMs such as Apple and Samsung prepare to release their new notebook computers, tablets, and TVs that are fully equipped with Mini LED backlights this year, various companies in the LED supply chain began procuring Mini LED chips ahead of time in 4Q20, leading to an explosive demand growth for these chips, which in turn crowded out the LED suppliers’ production capacities for other mainstream LED chips, according to TrendForce’s latest investigations. Given this structure-wide shortage of LED chips, certain LED chip suppliers have been raising the quotes on chips supplied to non-core clients and chips with relatively low gross margins. This price hike is estimated at about 5-10%.
The LiDAR market encompasses such applications as ADAS, autonomous vehicles, industries, deliveries, and smart cities; while these applications are estimated to have driven the LiDAR market to reach US$682 million in revenue in 2020, total LiDAR revenue is projected to further expand to $2.932 billion in 2025, a 34% CAGR, according to TrendForce’s latest investigations.
Owing to the rapidly growing demand for EV quick charging poles, as well as the recovering market for consumer electronics and industrial control systems, there has been a shortage of chips and raw materials in the upstream supply chain, according to TrendForce’s latest investigations. Therefore, prices for photocouplers, which are an essential component in the aforementioned products, will gradually rise throughout 2021.
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a substantial impact on the LED industry in 2020, resulting in a considerable drop in market demand and a projected yearly revenue of merely US$15.127 billion, a 10% decrease YoY, according to TrendForce’s latest investigations. Although the YoY decline in 2020 represents a magnitude of historic proportions, as COVID vaccines become more widely available in 2021, long-term pent-up market demand will likely rebound from rock-bottom levels, resulting in a forecasted yearly revenue of $15.7 billion for the global LED industry next year, a 3.8% increase YoY.
Owing to the gradual legalization of marijuana cultivation and the pandemic-induced surge of recreational and medical marijuana markets in North America, horticultural LED has become one of the fastest-growing lighting markets in 2020, according to TrendForce’s latest investigations. Moreover, as the COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on the food supply chain starts to surface, capital expenditure (CAPEX) for indoor agricultural infrastructure has once again shown an upward momentum due to the rising demand for equipment replacement and procurement, resulting in a rapid growth in enterprise orders for horticultural LED. Global yearly horticultural LED revenue is expected to reach US $158 million in 2020, a 39.7% increase YoY.


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“The golden road to rapid growth in the enterprise software space is public, credible ROI, particularly when bringing net new capabilities to market. But therein lies the chicken-and-egg dilemma. For new technologies, there’s always a lag to establish ROI. However, there are clear pathways to ROI that customers are already adopting.
Data fabric is having its moment of public debut in the data management space. According to a Gartner report (Gartner Top 10 Data and Analytics Trends for 2021), as data becomes increasingly complex and digital business accelerates, data fabric is the architecture that will support composable data and analytics and its various components.
There are good reasons to believe this adoption is fueled both by growing awareness that there must be an alternative to “integration by physical consolidation” and by pandemic-driven global attention to digital transformation and the role unconnected data plays in achieving this transformation. All of which leads prospects and early adopters to start asking data fabric vendors about ROI.”
Read more in Stardog CEO Kendall Clark’s article on TDWI.


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Ever since Californians voted to legalize marijuana, more and more people are embracing it—especially women.
According to a recently released cannabis report by the San Francisco-based, on-demand medical marijuana delivery app Eaze, women are the fastest growing group of new pot users. Of the company’s nearly 100,000 patients in the Bay Area, one-third—or just over 31,000—are women. That’s up from about 25,000 just one year ago.
Megan Dooley Fisher is a frequent Eaze user. “Two years ago I got my medical card, and I began to see immediate results,” she said.
Dooley Fisher uses cannabis products to treat her chronic pain and insomnia.
“Even in those two years, I’ve seen a change in how people view it,” she said. “I think it’s important that people treat it like the plant that it is, and the medicine that it is. It shouldn’t be stigmatized.”
At dispensaries across the Bay Area, including The Guild in San Jose, that stoner stigma appears to be slowly fading.
“These days it’s no longer that high school kid that’s kind of smoking a joint behind school,” said marketing manager of The Guild, Nancy-Lee Carpenter. “It’s more of that executive, she’s a mom, she’s anyone, and she doesn’t feel that people look at her as basically a pothead.”
The new California recreational marijuana industry is projected to be worth $7 billion.
“This has typically been an industry that has been more male-dominated, especially when it was more on the illicit market, but as it’s opening up more—especially with services like Eaze that offer home delivery, discreet, much more safe—a lot more women are open to trying it,” said Eaze CEO Jim Patterson
Patterson says since the passage of Proposition 64 more people are embracing marijuana. Eaze has reacted to the growth in it’s marketing—using more women and bright colors in its ads.
It’s no accident that new lines of products have been created with women in mind.
Oakland-based Alchemy by Dark Heart specializes in vaporizer pens. Cartridges are filled with aromatic blends of cannabis oil and botanical extracts. Unlike many edibles, the potency and exact dosage are labeled on the products.
“I call it the fear of the unknown high, and a lot of that can happen with different kinds of consumption, not really knowing if that strain’s going to be a really high potency or if that edible’s really going to work with your body chemistry that’s going to make you comfortable,” said Brandy Petricka, director of marketing at Alchemy by Dark Heart.
Petricka says with an alchemy pen, users can regulate how much they’re going to get and know fairly quickly what the effect is going to be.
Dark Heart’s pens have become one of the industry’s top selling products among ladies. And there are entire lines dedicated to treating women.
Actress and comedian Whoopi Goldberg has also launched a medical marijuana startup. The “Whoopi and Maya” signature line includes bath soaks—designed specifically for menstrual cramps and discomfort.
In addition, an explosion of thoughtfully packaged artisanal edibles including mints and fine chocolates have become big hits.
“You’re looking at packaging now of products that would look right at home on a shelf at Whole Foods or Ulta,” said Dooley Fisher.


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China's Supreme People's Court, the Supreme People's Procuratorate, Ministry of Public Security, and Ministry of Justice recently issued a joint notice, Opinions on the Handling of Criminal Cases Involving Intellectual Property Infringement, clarifying issues of jurisdiction, evidence collection, and chain of custody in IPR infringement cases as well as how to legally determine whether suspects had a profit-seeking motive.
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The Diamond Administration of China (DAC), a government organization established in 2000 to supervise the Shanghai Diamond Exchange and oversee China’s diamond imports and exports, has appointed Avi Paz Group founder and CEO Avi Paz – who also serves as president of the World Federation of Diamond Bourses and president of the Israel Diamond Exchange – to a three-year term as a DAC advisor.
The appointment was made during the recent 2010 China Diamond Conference in Shanghai, where Paz and the other DAC advisors discussed areas of the Chinese diamond industry that could be improved and shared ideas on how to increase diamond trade in China. In addition, the advisors also put together a three-year forecast for the Chinese diamond sector.
Four out of the nine current DAC advisors come from Israel, a fact that Paz called an honor for the country’s diamond industry. The other three Israelis include World Diamond Council President Eli Izhakoff; WFDB Honorary Life President Shmuel Schnitzer; and International Diamond Manufacturers Association President Moti Ganz.


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The cookbooks, a hardback edition of The Times-Picayune's post-Katrina recipe restoration project, are $30.
Cooking Up A Storm
Because all our cookbooks sold in less than an hour, food editor Judy Walker to return on Dec. 19 to German Coast Farmers Market to sign more.
Chef Richard Kiral will prepare a dish from the cookbook in a 10:30 a.m. cooking demonstration.
NOLA.com food editor Judy Walker, scheduled to appear, will have a final book signing on Nov. 14.
Food editor Judy Walker will interview celebrity pastry chef Johnny Iuzzini at 2 p.m. on Nov. 7, and sign cookbooks afterward.
The market manager still had the sign from our 2008 event there.
I'll be at the Camellia City Market, which recently moved to 1208 Front St. The farmers market has about 20 vendors.
In November, I will sign cookbooks at the German Coast Farmers Market, too.
"I was thinking maybe you could all come up with a cookbook of all of the recipes you printed over the years," said reader Judy Laine.
I'll be talking about the book on WYES' "Steppin' Out" and WWL Sunday morning.
Home cook Judy Laine lost her large collection of recipes and asked The Times-Picayune to help her recover them: The result was the Katrina-themed cookbook, "Cooking up a Storm."
Everything is shaping up for the new hardback edition of "Cooking Up a Storm: Recipes Lost and Found from The Times-Picayune of New Orleans" ($30, Chronicle Books). The commemorative edition is being released on the 10th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, the catastrophe that prompted the compilation of recipes our readers lost to flooding. You, the readers, are cordially invited to...
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