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Google’s parent company Alphabet isn’t having the smoothest year on record thus far, but that hasn’t stopped it from making even more money this quarter.
The company today revealed its latest quarterly financial figures for Q2 2017, a quarter that has seen another marked increase in numbers behind dollar signs.
“With revenues of $26 billion, up 21% versus the second quarter of 2016 and 23% on a constant currency basis, we’re delivering strong growth with great underlying momentum, while continuing to make focused investments in new revenue streams,” the company’s CFO Ruth Porat told investors in a letter.
For comparison, the company made a smidgen over US$21-billion in Q2 2016.
Even amid Google’s record EU fine, Alphabet still managed to make money – and lots of it
YouTube wasn’t listed in the financial results, which is of obvious annoyance to investors and those interested in its current health. Google however was.
The company’s advertising revenue was up to US$18.4-billion — great news for now-Alphabet board member and CEO of Google Sundar Pichai.
It also experienced a loss thanks to its “Other Bets” (read: mad scientists) division, which includes experimental ventures like Google Fiber, Nest and X. It decreased its company’s bottom line by more than US$770-million.
Alphabet now also employs over 75 000 people — a 10 000 buff over the previous quarter in 2016.


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40 Thousand Foreigners Bought House in Turkey in 7 Months of 2022
While many see Turkey’s economic position as a crisis or recession due to increasing prices and high inflation, foreign real estate buyers and investors getting advantage of the stagnation of the country's economy. The latest data proved the foreign buyer interest in Turkish properties by a %57.4 increase in house sales to foreigners, compared to the same period of the previous year.
According to the latest house sale statistics published by the Turkish Statistical Institute, during the January-July period in 2022, 39 thousand 322 houses were sold to foreigners, which is %57.4 more than the same period in the previous year. The data shows the increasing foreign demand for Turkish properties is still in effect.
Antalya has the most foreign house sales in the first seven months of 2022. Despite the main source of the property demand of foreigners in Antalya being the ongoing war between Ukraine and Russia, there are also a lot of buyers from other countries.
While the Russian buyers, who had first place on the data published in the first quarter of 2022, still have the first place in house sales to foreigners in Turkey, they are followed by Iranian and Iraqi buyers.
High Interest from Russians is Ongoing
The political crisis that turned into an invasion of Ukraine by Russia in February increased the Russian and Ukrainian demand for Turkish properties, as the Russians tried to move their wealth to the safe port, Turkey. One of the first choices of Ukrainians also who were fleeing from the war became Turkey.
While the Russians have the most Turkish property purchases with 1028 houses, they are followed by Iranians with 431 houses, and Iraqis with 380 properties in July. The number of houses bought by Russians was only 365 in July 2021, it is more than 3 times now in the same month of this year. They also got the bigger portion of foreign sales with 6.877 sales of 39.729 total sales in the January-July period.
The Ukrainians also nearly tripled their house purchases. While it was only 591 during the same period in 2021, it is now 1.352 in the January-July period of 2022.
Antalya Has the Highest Foreign Sales
According to the Turkish house sale statistics for the January-July period of 2022, 16.049 foreign sales were made in Istanbul, and 11.257 foreign sales were made in Antalya. Istanbul and Antalya are followed by Mersin, with 1.944 sales in the same period.
Even though Antalya is second on a long periodic basis, the latest TUIK statistics showed that Antalya become the prime location in foreign house sales with 1.421 houses in July. The foreign house sales in Antalya were only 931 in the same month of 2021. In July, Antalya is followed by Istanbul with 1.154 sales, and Mersin with 289 sales.
The total house sales in this period of January-July was 93.902, which was 39.729 of these sales were made to foreigners.
Property Prices in Turkey are Rising
Although the foreign house sales are increasing, the total house sales in the real estate market of Turkey are decreasing. The total sales number is 93.902 in 2022, which was higher in the same period of 2021 with 107.785 sales.
The most increase in house prices is in the southern part of Turkey, with a %200.2 rise in Antalya and its surrounding cities in June 2022. Antalya is followed by Istanbul with an %184.9 rise. Despite of highest rise rate, Antalya still offers better prices by 15.781 TL per sqm than Istanbul’s, which is 21.328 TL per sqm. The reason for the decrease in house sales is inflation and price rise in the market, according to market experts.
According to Ömer Faruk Akbal, the chairman of the management board of Overseas Real Estate Promotion Association (GİGDER) in an interview with Emsal.com; Akbal points out the foreign demand for Turkish properties is last on the list of why property prices are increasing in Turkey. According to Akbal, the more realistic reasons for the increase in property prices are the post-pandemic global economic crisis that also affects construction costs, the global political instabilities, and the results of Russian military intervention in Ukraine, which transformed into a territorial war. Also, Akbal describes the results of the war as a chain reaction, from starting to affecting the global supply chain, economic sanctions, and to internal and external migrations. To read more of Ömer Faruk Akbal's interview including house sales to foreigners in Turkey.

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Review: LG Marquee for Sprint
Nov 7, 2011, 4:20 PM by Eric M. Zeman
LG's Marquee Android smartphone for Sprint is a solid offering from the Korean handset maker. While it may not be a flagship device with every bell and whistle, it performs when and where it counts most.
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The LG Marquee may not be an A-List device in Sprint's lineup of Android smartphones, but that shouldn't prevent the Marquee's name from appearing in bright lights, either. It is a small and powerful smartphone that may not be a blockbuster, but will please those looking for a refined performance.
LG has reformulated the Optimus Black for Sprint and now calls it the Marquee. This slim smartphone is perhaps the lightest I've ever held.
Sep 14, 2011
Sprint today announced the LG Marquee, a new Android smartphone that will go on sale October 2 for $99.99 after rebate with a new agreement. The Marquee is a Sprint variant of the Optimus Black, which was announced earlier this year, and is being presented in partnership with the non-profit design collective MADE.
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Samsung today announced its lineup of flagship phones for 2022: the Galaxy S22 series. The top-end S22 Ultra sees the biggest changes as it essentially absorbs Samsung's Note series with an integrated S Pen stylus and a more Note-like shape and design, instead of the Contour Cut design of the other models.
Sep 7, 2022
Apple has revealed the iPhone 14 series, with new features, improved specs, and new size options. In place of a Mini option, the iPhone 14 will come in the same 6.1-inch and 6.7-inch screen size options as the Pro models.
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OnePlus today announced the OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro, its newest flagship phones. The 9 Pro is a true flagship-class phone with a QHD AMOLED display with variable refresh from 1 to 120 Hz, and IP68 water rating, starting at $969.


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Socialite Khanyi Mbau, has addressed the issue surrounding her decision to lighten her skin.
She revealed that she started bleaching her skin back in 2011 after releasing that white makeup artists couldn’t cater for her skin tone.
She said in order to solve the issue, she started taking Glutathione IV drips and pills, which became useless.
After the Glutathione failed, Khanyi said her next step was to use surface products which resulted in best results.
Khanyi explained that by bleaching her skin, she is not looking down upon darker skinned people.
She said it was simply a personal choice to whiten her skin and look fresh.


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In London, the company’s global brand ambassador, Mike Miyamoto, spoke about the issue in a visit to London:
“Demand has increased as Suntory has won more and more awards. Whisky takes time and producing it involves a long-term planning strategy.
“Just because there has been an increase in demand, it doesn’t mean we are able to catch up with that straight away.
“We are executing an allocation plan to ensure we can catch up. We are working on allocation by region to ensure that every market is catered for as best as possible in the coming months.”
He confirmed that stocks of Yamazaki 10 Year Old had already run out, but that he was confident that the distillery will be able to meet global demand by 2012.
According to The Drinks Business, Suntory whiskies have won over 60 awards in the last eight years. Including Yamazaki 1984 single malt being named Best Malt Whisky in the World, and Hibiki 21 Year Old being named Best Blended Whisky in the World.


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July’s COVID-19 surge halted economic growth in Texas
DALLAS - The surge of coronavirus cases in July had an impact on the Texas economy.
Experts say growth that was taking place in May and June abruptly stopped in July as a major outbreak spread across the state.
COVID-19 has curtailed clothing sales at Cavalli Men’s Wear in Mesquite. Owner Mohammed Ishmail says things were a little better in May and June, then the virus spiked last month and sales sank.
“After July, to be honest with you, it comes like 80 percent down as a business. I hope it’s going to be better after that, but as a normal customer we didn't see any - any of them,” Ishmail said.
He is not alone.
“We have seen a resurgence of COVID-19 infection in the state and with that we've seen people sort of pullback in terms of how often they are going out,” said Laila Assanie, Sr. Business Economist, Dallas Federal Reserve Bank.
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The impact is especially hurting in-person businesses like retail and restaurants and hindering hiring for the rest of the year.
“We do expect employment to be down overall for the year 2020, down nearly five percent. We do expect jobs or hiring to be sluggish and not enough to offset the decline that we saw previously,” Assanie said.
SMU Economist Mike Davis said it was clear the economy was starting to grow a bit more rapidly at the start of the summer.
“Then we plateaued and it’s certainly predictable. We always have known that this economy is being run by the pandemic,” Davis said.
Retailers are forced to weather the storm until customers return.
“I hope they're going to come back and it’s going to be like normal soon,” Ishmail said.


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As rumored and detailed earlier, the Radeon RX 6500 XT is the new desktop graphics card coming from AMD, promising 1080p gaming on high settings.
Based on the Navi 24 GPU, built on TSMC's N6 6nm manufacturing process, the Radeon RX 6500 XT packs 1024 Stream Processors in 16 CUs, 16MB of Infinity Cache, and 4GB of 18Gbps GDDR6 memory on a 64-bit memory interface, leaving it with 144GB/s of memory bandwidth. It has a TDP of 107W, at least according to AMD's own specification page.
Thanks to mostly the new manufacturing process, the Radeon RX 6500 XT has a rather high base and boost GPU clocks. It works at 2610MHz base and 2815MHz GPU Boost clocks, and, according to AMD, should outperform both the Radeon RX 570 and the Nvidia Geforce 1650 by quite a margin.
The Radeon RX 6500 XT is coming this month, on January 19th, and has a suggested retail price of $199.
In addition to the Radeon RX 6500 XT announced during the event, AMD is also launching the Radeon RX 6400 for OEMs, which will end up with 12CUs or 768 Stream Processors, and 4GB of 16Gbps GDDR6 memory on a 64-bit memory interface, lowering the memory bandwidth down to 128GB/s.
It also works at slightly lower 2039MHz "game" and 2321MHz Boost clocks, so it won't be as fast as the Radeon RX 6500 XT and you might need to play with game settings in order to get those playable framerates at 1080p.
Radeon Super Resolution coms with the next AMD Software release
AMD was also keen to announce its next AMD Software Adrenalin Edition feature, the Radeon Super Resolution (RSR), which is basically a new driver-based upscaling technology.
Based on the same algorithm as the AMD FidelityFX Super Resolution, the RSR should bring much higher performance improvement at minimal image quality impact.
AMD has showcased Warframe at the event, upscaling it from 1440p to 4K, where it got a 1.7x faster performance compared to rendering at 4K resolution.
The new AMD Software Adrenalin Edition, which should be launching soon, also includes AMD Link 5.0, as well as AMD Privacy View, a new privacy mode with real-time eye tracking, powered by Eyeware.


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There’s a affordable suspicion that the alliances, rights, and prospects that women have hoped for and counted on are blown away far too easily—by men, by our own divisions, by conflict and contempt. Some mothers experience indicators or messages which let them know numerous issues about their pregnancies or infants, such as the gender of their unborn youngster or that they themselves are pregnant. In some circumstances, there shall be a march and rally, but it surely relies on the occasion and what organizers have deliberate. Well, I’m probably not positive what to say about all this mature women clothing stuff…..how about this….I love what you stated about having better bodies than the younger era however not having to flaunt it. Love that line and truth. Along the best way a e-book discussion group and a Stammtisch were added, and we began our support of IMMA, a ‘safe home’ for young women in Munich.
Each could have their work printed in our fourth anthology Phrases And Women: Four printed by Unthank Books , which will be launched at our Worldwide Women’s Day celebration at the Nunns Yard Gallery in Norwich in March. In fact it is troublesome to drag collectively an enormous group of women who could have nothing in common aside from the conviction that a rustic led by Trump endangers their own freedoms and the freedoms of those they love. Sure, 1000’s of women marching this Saturday portends powerful visuals on television and the web. The Women’s March on Washington starts at 10am EST, near the southeast nook of the National Mall. My finest trend tip for women over 50 is to dress in garments that are made well, are trendy but not fashionable, and (most significantly) fit effectively. The rally earlier than the march starts at 10 a.m. ET Saturday, and it’s planned to finish at 1:15 p.m. Take a look at the Utah Women and Management Facebook pages for extra info.


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The Encore Casino and Hotel generated almost $20 million in gaming revenues during its first week in business at the end of June despite the Sunday opening, according to figures compiled and released Monday afternoon by the Massachusetts Gaming Commission.
For Everett public officials and for Encore officials themselves, the first week’s revenues at nearly $20 million is a staggering figure compared with all other gaming entities operating in the state.
If such weekly revenues can be maintained, then the annualized gaming revenues generated by Encore will be in the $1 billion+ range during its first twelve months in operation.
The state took in more than $4 million as its cuts of the gaming revenues during this first week, a figure certain to have raised eyebrows in the governor’s office.
Casino experts all agree, Encore’s first week should be exceeded by more substantial weeks in the months to come.
Followers of Wynn Resorts financials were all abuzz on the Internet about the first week’s results.
At this level, the gaming industry is able to push up volume and profits substantially, allowing in some quarters for a 6-10% jump in gaming revenues.
When you hear people talking about going to Vegas, everyone talks about the buffets. Whether its the glamorous buffet at the Bellagio or one of the off strip buffets where you can choose from blue or yellow casseroles, people love them.
Encore doesn’t miss out here either.
Upon paying the host at the buffet entrance, one is ushered into a beautiful Willy Wonka-like eating area with giant flower arrangements and fruits all around. Your drink order is taken, soda, water and coffee are included in the price ($40) but alcoholic drinks are not. From there you have free reign to grab a dish and head for the food.


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In a February 2018 research poll conducted by Fitness First, findings show that while a third of Australian men (34%) are exercising at the gym at least once a week, 52% of these men sites laziness (e.g. lack of motivation or a reluctance to push oneself) as a primary barrier to fitness. 48% of these respondents said being able to track their fitness would help keep them motivated, and 47% said that setting fitness goals would keep them on the straight and narrow. Further, 72% of these men are motivated to achieve their fitness goals to feel fit and strong or feel good about themselves (68%).
How to keep motivated…
There’s some serious merit to the power of your mind, especially when it comes to exercise. In fact, simply believing working out will have a positive impact on your life and well being might even be better for you than the exercise itself, according to new research.
In the study, published in the Journal of Behavioral Medicine, researchers had 76 men and women between the ages 18 and 32 hop on a bicycle ergometer for 30 minutes. But first, the men and women were separated into different groups and shown one of several short films that either praised the positive effects of cycling on health or not, asked whether they believed in the benefits of physical activity, and told to fill out questionnaires about their well being and mood before and after exercise. Lastly, the researchers measured the participants’ brain activity with an EEG.
“The results demonstrate that our belief in how much we will benefit from physical activity has a considerable effect on our well-being in the manner of a self-fulfilling prophecy,” study author Hendrik Mothes said in a press release. “Test subjects who already believed the physical activity would have positive effects before participating in the study enjoyed the exercise more, improved their mood more, and reduced their anxiety more than less optimistic test subjects.”
It’s not exclusive to cycling either. The researchers believe this rings true for other endurance sports like jogging, swimming, or cross-country skiing, the researchers say.
Bottom line: You won’t gain more muscle or drop fat any faster, but you will experience more psychological benefits from exercise if you have a positive outlook on sports. What’s more, you can reap the benefits of stronger workout motivation.
“Beliefs and expectations could possibly have long-term consequences…[and] be a determining factor on whether we can rouse ourselves to go jogging again next time or decide instead to stay at home on the couch,” Mothes adds.
How can Fitness First help your motivation?
To overcome the challenges of lagging motvation, and as part of Fitness First’s commitment to innovation and member experience, people who sign up to a Fitness First membership will be given the option to receive an Apple Watch Series 3, offering unrivalled health and fitness capabilities including:
− Planning and viewing of class schedules via the KuboFit app on their Apple Watch
− Class reminders sent straight to a member’s Apple Watch
− Share their workouts both inside and outside the gym with their personal trainer, using the Activity Sharing feature of Apple Watch.
− With just a tap of their Apple Watch, members can now seamlessly pair it with TechnoGym treadmills, ellipticals, indoor bikes and stair steppers.
This industry-first innovation allows data not previously communicated to exchange seamlessly like heart rate, calories burned, distance, speed and incline. The offering gives members the most accurate and holistic activity tracking available.
“We are here to motivate our members and to help them go further in life – this is at the heart of what we do, and it’s what we promise to deliver every day at Fitness First,” said General Manager of Fitness First Australia, David Aitchison.
“Our focus is on providing a premium and innovative fitness experience that help our members achieve their goals – whether inside or outside the gym. Over recent years we have consistently shown our commitment to delivering the leading fitness experience in Australia through investment in our clubs, our product and our people. These latest initiatives are the next step to us furthering this commitment.”
“Working with and delivering the absolute best in fitness technology ensures we give our valued members the best chance to stay motivated, and stay on track to achieve their fitness ambitions.”
“Our research shows that Australians’ primary motivations for going to the gym are to feel good about themselves (60%) and to feel fit and strong (53%), and it’s our priority to help these goals become reality,” said Michael Cunico, National Fitness Manager at Fitness First.
“This is the next step in our ongoing commitment to support our members’ fitness journeys. Specifically, our members need to feel that they’re making progress and that they have choice. Our focus on demonstrating our breadth of fitness offering and encouraging class participation though KuboFit – in conjunction with tracking and monitoring their workouts with Apple Watch will ensure that they stay motivated, engaged and ultimately fitter for longer,” said Michael.
“This experience builds on our current full-service offer designed to provide variety and choice – with over 960 daily group fitness classes across 59 clubs including Freestyle Group Training and the recent rollout of access to the gyms 24.7.”
KuboFit is currently available to iOS and Apple Watch users, with Android coming soon.
About Fitness First In Australia, more than 200,000 members visit our 59 Fitness First clubs about 15 million times a year. Fitness First is constantly rewriting the rules of fitness, first with Sydney’s The Zone, a world first in time efficient, motivating group training, and in 2017 with the newly refurbished flagship club in Bond Street, lifting our member’s fitness aspirations to new heights. Recently, in response to the member’s increasing need for flexible training hours, Fitness First has announced it will begin rolling out a 24/7 training offering at select clubs across New South Wales, Victoria and Queensland. As one of Australia’s premium fitness offerings, over the past 17 years, our fitness philosophy has remained the same: to offer the best equipment, range of classes, knowledgeable staff and personal advice in a welcoming environment that helps members to achieve their fitness goals.
Head to www.fitnessfirst.com.au for more.


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Don't just take our word for it...
The benefits of video marketing and content
Research shows that people watch an average of 16 hours of online video per week, with 84% of people saying that they've been convinced to buy a product or service by watching a brand's video.
In addition, with YouTube reaching more 18-49 year olds in an average week than all cable TV networks combined, according to Google, and more than 66% of consumers preferring to watch a video instead of reading about a product, it's easy to say that video and motion graphics are highly valuable to businesses.
With the above in mind, we need to consider the importance of getting the tone of your video content right. Research also shows that many consumers have decided to not buy a product because the video voiceover annoyed them.


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While discussions continue on the European Commission’s proposals for a harmonised Digital Services Tax, a number of different approaches to taxing online service providers and platforms is emerging across Europe. With the UK the latest EU country to consider going it alone, we look at who is proposing what when it comes to digital services taxes.
Last week the European Commission presented its latest Work Programme, which laid out its main priorities for 2019. A number of significant regulatory issues for the tech sector still need to be finalised before May 2019’s European elections. These include all remaining Digital Single Market (DSM) initiatives and several other legislative initiatives that fall outside of the DSM umbrella.
TechCrunch estimates the immersive tech industry will be worth $108 billion in 2021. Citi estimate $569 billion by 2025. But despite these staggering projections, many people’s understanding of the technologies fails to extend beyond the viral sensation of Pokemon Go.
Drone regulation is at a crossroads. All over Europe, and of course other parts of the world, policymakers are trying to figure out how best to deal with this emerging technology that barely mattered ten years ago but now promises to create a multibillion-Euro market.
Buried in the detail of a proposed Regulation from the European Commission was the establishment of an Observatory of the online platform economy. It has now been established and has a broad remit but little power, so far. Is this the foundation of a new EU regulator for online platforms?
Our ‘Brexit in Perspective’ infographic explores the scale of the UK’s decision to leave the EU in the broader context of the European project and international trade relations.
Electric scooters are the latest addition to transport options in cities. They are user-friendly, green and increasingly popular with consumers, but in some cities they are causing headaches for policymakers.
Yesterday the UK Government's panel conducting a review of competition in digital markets met for the first time at the Treasury in London. The terms of reference, which were published to accompany the meeting, provide initial questions that illustrate the breadth of this review and why the tech sector needs to take it seriously.


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Virgin Net has rolled out public Internet kiosks offering full access to the web, writes Jan Howells. Megastore customers will be able to surf the Internet via online kiosks within the music and entertainment...
Companies are challenging Amazon in retail and cloud
Cosmetics firm is undergoing a top-to-toe tech refresh with GDPR compliance thrown in
DFS resorts to cloud to help handle spikes in online demand
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But the first scenes of the real-time strategy game can already be viewed today: Quadriga Games and Deep Silver have released the intro video to Emergency 2012. Wildfires raging out of control, flying Molotov cocktails and last-minute reanimation give aspiring rescuers a taste of the tasks that await them in Emergency 2012.
New mission pack announced for rescue simulation
Trade and resource extraction in X Rebirth presented in a new video
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Unleash Hundreds of Dragons in Europe and North America to Capture, Train, Ride and Fight
Gamers have waited for years to experience GAT V and it's finally available!
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Now that Black Friday has passed with few casualties, it is time for students to be thinking about their holiday shopping plans.
People may have been trampled in many parts of the country the day after Thanksgiving, but the busiest shopping day is still ahead. According to International Council of Shopping Centers, the Saturday before Christmas is the busiest shopping day of the year.
With finals ending Dec. 16, there will no doubt be some Sacramento State students among the mass of consumers that day. Damon Salc, a freshman communications major, said he began shopping last week. I dont want to be shopping after finals, Salc said.
Sophomore criminal justice major Elizabeth Clark works as a cashier at a local Wal-mart. I will be working everyday until Christmas, she said. Clark said she hopes to shop in between shifts, but expects to be shopping on the 17th. With my work and school schedule, I dont have much choice, Clark added.
Maria Langer, an undeclared junior said she doesnt mind shopping on busy days as long as she finds what shes looking for.
I want to get my boyfriend an Xbox 360, but they are sold out everywhere, she said. Langer is hoping Microsoft makes good on their plans to ship another wave of 360s before the holiday. I already waited two hours when it first came out and didnt get one, so I am willing to wait because I am not overpaying on Ebay, Langer said.
The Xbox 360 is one of the more popular items this year, along with other electronics that are selling well. According to Consumer Reports, items such as MP3 players, cell phones and digital cameras are among the top sellers this holiday season. Sales of DVD box sets have risen dramatically this year, according to the report.
My husband loves Seinfeld, so I bought him all the available seasons out on DVD, said Clark. She said that DVD box sets are selling like crazy at Wal-mart. I ring them up at least 10 times a shift, and I dont even work in electronics, Clark added.
Other top sellers include: clothing, shoes, and household appliances. No matter what youre looking for, strategizing about when to shop is the key, Salc said. Ill do whatever it takes to avoid the long lines and crowded malls, he added. That included shopping online for the first time.


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COLLEGE STATION – Holiday meals can be healthier and taste just as good by using some basic recipe substitutions or alterations, said a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert.
“The sugar, fat or sodium content of almost any holiday recipe can be reduced without a noticeable difference in taste,” said Dr. Jenna Anding, AgriLife Extension Service program leader in family and community health, College Station.
Anding said reducing sugar, salt and fat content are the most effective means of making holiday meals healthier.
“If a recipe calls for a cup of sugar, use two-thirds of a cup,” she said. “If it calls for a half-cup of oil, shortening or other fat, use one-third cup.”
Anding said processed foods typically have a higher salt or sodium content, so consumers should be vigilant and check food labels for sodium content and other nutrition data.
“If you would typically use one-half teaspoon of salt in a recipe, try a quarter-teaspoon instead or leave the salt out entirely,” she suggested. “And remember that low-fat doesn’t always mean low-calorie, so be aware of both when making holiday food selections.”
Anding suggested using reduced-fat or non-fat cheese, milk, cream cheese, cottage cheese, yogurt or mayonnaise instead of their higher-fat counterparts.
“Try substituting evaporated milk for cream,” she said. “For mashed potatoes, try using defatted broth instead of butter to reduce both fat and calories. Another alternative is to make a mashed cauliflower dish instead of mashed potatoes.”
Anding warned modifying more complicated recipes may not always produce the desired texture, so it’s best to test the recipe before serving to friends and family.
“Also, many traditional holiday foods can be healthy and nutritious choices, so long as they are prepared properly and not ‘embellished’ in ways that take away from that nutritional value,” she noted.
For example, she said, if cooking a turkey, leave the skin on to contain the flavor, but then remove it afterward to reduce the fat content.
“Baste your turkey it in its own juice or use a defatted broth,” Anding said.
She said for vegetables, the healthiest method of cooking is either steaming or roasting using a small amount of oil or cooking spray.
“Try adding herbs and spices to enhance the flavor without adding any fat or calories,” she said.
Anding said one holiday favorite in particular is full of phytochemicals and antioxidant properties, as well as essential vitamins and minerals.
“Sweet potatoes have fiber, vitamins A and C and manganese and are also low in calories, with a medium-sized baked sweet potato containing only about 100 calories,” she explained. “The problem is when you embellish them with added sugar, butter and other ingredients. A baked sweet potato with a little bit of brown sugar and cinnamon is a far healthier option than one topped with butter and lots of marshmallows.”
Anding said another popular holiday item, the cranberry, which is loaded with phytonutrients and known for having anti-inflammatory properties and promoting health, as well as possibly reducing the risk for disease.
“Adding fresh cranberries to salads and baked items such as muffins, cookies and pies is a good way to sneak in some extra nutrition and flavor,” she said.
Even with healthier ingredients and preparation techniques, it’s important to remember to exercise restraint at holiday meals, Anding noted.
“Many of us have favorite holiday foods we only eat a few times during the year,” she said. “If that’s the case, just pay attention to how much you eat and don’t overdo it.
“Because holidays provide more opportunities to eat due to social gatherings, office parties and other festivities, try to plan accordingly so you can keep your calorie intake in check. And don’t forget about getting some physical activity to help burn off extra calories and help relieve some of the stress often associated with the holidays – and that can sometimes lead to overeating.”
For more food and nutrition information and resources, go to https://fch.tamu.edu/.


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NEW JERSEY – In an effort to improve grocery delivery service with the implementation of the single-use bag ban, the Senate Environment and Energy Committee Thursday advanced legislation sponsored by Senator Bob Smith and Senator Kristen Corrado that would allow grocery delivery services and their customers to choose from various new packaging options for grocery delivery, pickup, and curbside pickup.
“We have seen over the last five months that the ban on single-use packaging has been a tremendous aid in reducing plastic waste and litter, including single use bags, Styrofoam packaging and packing peanuts. As we find more and more plastic microparticles in human blood, we need to continue to reduce as much plastic as possible from our environment,” said Smith (D-Middlesex/Somerset). “However, it is evident that there is a glitch in the law when it comes to home delivery services, with residents accumulating excess reusable bags. We want to rectify this issue for residents by providing additional options for grocery delivery packaging while we continue to develop more sustainable and practical alternatives. Plastics are a real problem, so we don’t want to bring them back, but we do want to make sure New Jerseyans are not being inconvenienced by the influx of reusable bags.”
The bill, S-3114, would authorize the continued use of reusable bags if the delivery service and customer agree. However, if the customer wants the delivery service to take back excess bags it would be required to do so and reuse, recycle or donate the returned reusable bags.
An alternative under the legislation would authorize grocery delivery services to provide customers with the option to receive groceries in either cardboard boxes (Costco model) or paper bags consisting of a minimum of 40 percent post-consumer recycled content for three years. The time limit is designed to send a signal to the packaging industry that new, environmentally friendly containers are requested in the future. Finally, customers would also have the option to receive unpackaged groceries so long as there is a receptacle provided by the consumer where the groceries can be safely delivered.
All of the delivery options would be reliant on mutual consent of both the grocery delivery business and the resident.
“I’m glad we can work in a bipartisan manner to address some of the challenges New Jerseyans have experienced following the prohibition of single-use grocery bags earlier this year,” said Corrado (R-Bergen/Essex/Morris/Passaic). “The changes we are proposing will prevent people who use grocery services from being stuck with large numbers of reusable bags they don’t need, while allowing additional packaging choices that are both convenient and environmentally friendly.”
“With this bill in place, grocery stores, grocery delivery services and residents will all have more time to adjust to this change without hindering the State’s commitment to decreasing plastic waste and litter,” said Senator Smith. “In the meantime, I urge all residents to donate their unwanted reusable bags to their local food bank or pantry.”
The bill was released from committee by a vote of 4-1.


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GSK Pharma to optimise product portfolio to drive growth in India
GSK is also looking to launch some new products in the country over the next 15 months as it adopts a more structured approach to engage trade channel partners, with a dedicated team to engage stockists and retailers across India.
New Delhi: GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) pharmaceuticals is optimising its product portfolio with a focus on key brands to accelerate growth in India, a senior company official said. The company is also looking to launch some new products in the country over the next 15 months as it adopts a more structured approach to engage trade channel partners, with a dedicated team to engage stockists and retailers across India.
"The business has embarked on it new strategy this year, as we put in place an optimal commercial structure and worked at building capability," GSK Pharmaceuticals MD (India) A Vaidheesh told.
Read Also: GSK offers concessions to address Pfizer deal concerns
"Our new commercial model is in place with an increased focus on our priority brands, and expansion in our field force to drive focus, including a new trade channel strategy," he added.
Vaidheesh said GSK India has over 55 major brands in its portfolio and the company has chosen to focus on dermatology, anti-infectives, pain, hormones, respiratory, gastrointestinal, nutrition/vitamins and vaccines segments.
In the past 12 months, the company has launched two new products -- Infanrix Hexa vaccine (6-in-1 combination DTaP vaccine) and Nucala (mepolizumab) in the respiratory segment.
The new strategy has started yielding results, he said, adding that GSK Pharma's financial performance for Q3 highlighted the outcomes of this execution.
Read Also: GSK eyes sale of $1.2 billion consumer health drugs; says report
There was headline double-digit sales growth both for the quarter and year to date, underpinned by a strong volume delivery, Vaidheesh said.
On new launches, he said, "Some of the products that we plan to launch in the next 12-15 months are Menveo (meningococcal vaccine), Fluarix Tetra (influenza vaccine) and Infanrix IPV (DTaP vaccine plus inactivated Polio)."
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Who needs Hyperloop? Consumer jetpack to release by 2015
Martin Aircraft Company has been developing a jetpack for years, and has performed some successful dummy test flights, but a human pilot was not involved. Now, the company has received a permit for a manned test flight, one of the last steps before a general consumer release.
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The US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) has completed inspection at Alkem Laboratories’ manufacturing facility located at Daman. The agency had conducted inspection from August 26, 2019 to August 30, 2019. At the end of the inspection, the company has received a Form 483 with two observations.
Alkem Laboratories is a leading Indian pharmaceutical company with global operations, engaged in the development, manufacture and sale of pharmaceutical and nutraceutical products. The company produces branded generics, generic drugs, active pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) and nutraceuticals, which it markets in India and International markets.


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New Delhi: The national anti-profiteering agency has slapped a Rs 90 crore penalty on FMCG giant Nestle India for not passing on the benefit of the goods and services tax (GST) reduction to consumers. It also asked Nestle to deposit the amount within 3 months.
The maker of products, like Maggi and Kitkat, Nestle, "has denied the benefit of tax reduction to customers in contravention of the provisions of Section 171 (1) of the CGST Act, 2017 and has thus profiteered."
"Profiteered amount as determined as Rs 89,73,16,384 as per the provision of Rule 133(1) of the above rules as has been computed," the December 10 order said.


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It’s no secret that one of the biggest adjustments any PR practitioner makes today is adapting to the tastes of the "citizen philanthropist." Younger and older audiences alike are bombarded by today’s constant stream of troubling news underlined by calls to action, prompting them to find favor in corporations tied to social causes.
After the flourishing industrialization of the 1900s, the cyclical pendulum of consumerism is naturally pulled toward a communal sense of responsibility, as younger audiences hope to reverse the pollution and global harm brought by that era. The typical millennial passion for confronting and solving modern social issues is rooted in their often obsessive desire to know everything that affects their own lives.
This has been matched by similar trends in the PR world, as controversies around GMO labeling and discrimination scandals have prompted a general need to know what happens behind the curtain of every process, from production to consumption. A looming bridge between this booming demand for social responsibility and the PR pros who must build it can only be formed with transparency and campaigns that truly stand out.
Why Transparency Remains More Than Just a Buzzword
A Harvard Business Review study that examined customer satisfaction in a restaurant setting found there was a 17 percent customer satisfaction increase when the customers could see their cooks. Reciprocally, service was 13 percent faster when the cooks could see their customers.
This indicates one of the most fundamental keys to any effective social good campaign—transparency. Today, the gap between business and consumer is closing in on itself, with a renewed focus on brand honesty. Many companies have chosen to publish their annual greenhouse emissions or taxes in an effort of extreme transparency. When it comes to corporate social responsibility, transparent PR tactics can be used to communicate the behind-the-scenes operations of a company that socially aware audiences demand to know.
Consider the Internal Investment of your CSR
Nielsen recently discovered that the most successful companies that brand themselves on social responsibility ‘identified a social cause internally they felt important to their organization and matched it to what consumers expect from them based on their product or service’.
In other words, when the internal communications team is passionate about a cause and can proudly represent it as an attached unit of their corporate mission, consumers pick up on the deeply rooted focus of the campaign. When individual employees and officials invest themselves in a social cause that is directly impacted by their business, campaigns translate much more authentically than a randomly selected partner charity with little personal significance to the brand and its ethics.
The modern consumer loves nothing more than visibly or physically witnessing their role in a social good campaign, but the most impactful movements have a long-term trajectory of success. For example, Ford’s publicly announced plans to transition a large portion of their products to electric vehicles gives the impression of genuine commitment to a cause for more than a quarterly or seasonal gesture of social awareness. Projecting that a social cause is important enough to create strategies for the future builds trust among new customers, and loyalty among pre-existing clients.
Acknowledge Past Mistakes
In many cases, successful conglomerates are the culprits of the climate change crime, discrimination cases, and global waste. It’s crucial to establish a sense of honesty through corporate communications by owning your role in creating problems, while proving how you will solve them.
Amazon’s initiative to cut its carbon emissions in half by 2030, for example, is a gesture of social awareness despite the company’s role as a major contributor to carbon emissions in its past decade of non-stop development. Choosing to campaign a social cause that is directly caused or affected by your specific corporate actions makes the message more relevant and honest.
Make the Impact the Incentive
Curating a social responsibility campaign that inspires rapport among audiences through tangible philanthropy is a challenging but tactful strategy. TOMS presents an exemplary model of how corporations can propose a ‘give and take’ model that encourages CSR at every transaction. For every pair of TOMS bought, the company vows to give one pair to a child who needs shoes.
This direct reciprocity draws a uniquely close connection between the consumer and the campaign. Visible impact can be used as a major tool in establishing reputable and recognizable CSR initiatives.
CSR Slogans Can Be Catchy, Too
Nothing immediately bonds a brand to its CSR like an industry-relevant and memorable slogan. Brands that pinpoint how their own organization can infuse business with philanthropy run the most noteworthy initiatives.
While an environmental donation percentage from every purchase displays effort and awareness, campaigns that combine a brand’s own goals with a charitable cause are groundbreaking. LEGO’s ‘Build the Change’ movement is one example of how a brand can take the fundamental purpose of its product and use it to cultivate a perfectly concise and recognizable slogan.
Commit to a Versatile Issue
Intersectionality among social issues is something new brands can capitalize on in today’s PR climate. While CSR may have previously existed in its developmental, environment-focused context as a new branding concept, audiences expect social campaigns to stretch across varying issues. Young audiences are now passionate about a variety of different issues and the ways in which they intersect with each other, rather than feeling gratification from a ‘save the planet’ donation jar at checkout.
Making a ‘real’ difference has changed the motive and fundamentals of running a CSR campaign. Whereas the budding of socially aware brands brought floods of environmentally-conscious funds and side-efforts, present-day CSR campaigns are twice as impactful when political, interpersonal and professional issues of inequality and discrimination are addressed together, representing a contemporary knowledge and genuine concern for the corporate effect on world problems.
Consistency is Key
Mapping out a detailed campaign calendar is the best way to strategize long-term goals and navigate how to achieve them. Thinking first about the ideal outcome of your brand’s CSR before diving into the PR helps clear the way for more innovative, creative and brand-specific campaign ideas. Prioritizing the audience’s reaction and subsequent reaction to the brand’s cause is a proactive way to predict the most effective CSR branding path.


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Yahoo! formally ended discussions with Microsoft regarding Big Redmond acquiring all or part of the search portal, and lest there be any ambiguity on the subject, issued a press release announcing that end Thursday. The company said Microsoft had withdrawn its offer to buy all of Yahoo!, while Yahoo! was not interested in selling its search-business to Microsoft.
"At that meeting," the company said in a statement, "Microsoft representatives stated unequivocally that Microsoft is not interested in pursuing an acquisition of all of Yahoo!, even at the price range it had previously suggested."
Microsoft had made an unsolicited buyout offer of some US$46 billion earlier in the year, a price that Microsoftis management and board of directors said did not fairly value the company. After blustery threats to launch a hostile takeover were met with corporate "mehs," Microsoft did not follow through with that plan.
In the meanwhile, corporate raider Carl Icahn launched his own effort to arrange for Microsoft to buy Yahoo!, going so far as to attempt a proxy battle to replace Yahoo!is current board of directors with one of Mr. Icahnis choosing. When elected, their stated purpose was to carry through with a sale to Microsoft.
That, too, has largely gone nowhere, thanks in part to a poison pill provision Yahoo!is board put into place that would award generous severance packages to Yahoo! employees that left or were fired after a corporate merger. Such a plan would have made a buyout extra-expensive, while simultaneously causing much of Yahoo!is employee base to leave while the getting was profitable.
Despite Mr. Icahnis attempt at intervention, Yahoo! and Microsoft had continued discussions of other ways the companies could work together, as well as the possibility that Microsoft could buy part of Yahoo! without buying the whole company.
Alas, no more shall those talks continue.
"Yahoo!is Board of Directors has determined," the company said, "after careful evaluation, that such a transaction would not be consistent with the companyis view of the converging search and display marketplaces, would leave the company without an independent search business that it views as critical to its strategic future and would not be in the best interests of Yahoo! stockholders."
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(Washington DC-) Representative Collin Peterson, Chair of the House Agriculture Committee, and Representative Steven Palazzo (MS-4) introduced H.R. 6191, the Advancing the Quality and Understanding of American Aquaculture Act or the AQUAA Act today to increase the United States’ involvement in the production of healthy, sustainable, and affordable seafood.
“Aquaculture is a fast-growing agriculture industry that is creating jobs and improving our country’s food security,” said Peterson. “It also creates a market for soybeans as they provide nutritious aquafeed. Our bill will streamline the permitting process and build upon research and development efforts that are underway.
“The United States imports nearly 90% of our seafood, and of that, more than half is produced through foreign aquaculture without domestic oversight," said Palazzo. "The AQUAA Act streamlines the federal permitting process to usher in a wave of American aquaculture and reduce our dependency on foreign seafood imports while we grow a sustainable market. Food security is national security and, we must work to ensure America is prepared to meet the needs of tomorrow’s food demand.”
With a growing population and an ever-increasing demand for seafood, it is clear that as of right now, the United States does not produce enough seafood to meet domestic demand. Expanding aquaculture in the United States has the potential to create new jobs, high-quality foods, and new markets for agricultural products like soybeans.
Unfortunately, U.S. aquaculture is currently constrained by disjointed federal leadership and numerous regulatory hurdles, including overlapping jurisdiction of federal, state and local governments, and the absence of an efficient and affordable permitting process, particularly in U.S. federal waters.
The AQUAA Act establishes an Office of Marine Aquaculture within the National Marine Fisheries Service at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) headquarters and regional offices to lead coordinating the federal permitting process. The legislation also establishes a permitting process to allow individuals time to secure financing for aquaculture operation while making no changes to current environmental standards, but instead upholding and maintaining existing standards. Additionally, the AQUAA Act authorizes expanded aquaculture research and development authorities at USDA.
The AQUAA Act has strong support from domestic seafood producers and soybean producers, and others within agriculture.
Paul Damhof, owner of Simply Shrimp, Blomkest, Minnesota –
"Simply Shrimp supports the AQUAA Act as an opportunity to shape the future of aquaculture for the betterment of the industry and the environment. We need this. Thanks to Rep. Peterson for leading the effort to create research and development opportunities to expand the domestic markets of American-grown shrimp."
Michael Ziebell, CEO & President of The tru Shrimp Company, Balaton, Minnesota -
"With the world population expected to increase by 2 billion people by 2050, the need for new innovative, sustainable protein solutions has never been more urgent. The tru Shrimp Company supports the AQUAA Act as a critical step in the development, growth, and the success of an aquaculture industry across the United States. This industry is poised to advance food safety, produce jobs in rural communities, and mitigate the U.S. seafood trade deficit, currently over $16 billion as reported by NOAA. Thank you, Rep. Peterson, for bringing this legislation forward."


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Monster Mash 2.0, our BBI Virtual Halloween Costume Contest
Our live Halloween Costume Party took place on Zoom on October 29, giving our entire company a compelling opportunity to connect and vote on their favorite costumes.
More than 100 employees joined the call wearing their fang-tastic and very creative Halloween costumes.
The fun didn't end there! During our live costume contest, the employees got a chance to vote for the most original, scary, funny, cute, and classic costumes.
Congratulations to this year's winners, and a special thanks to all who participated in our second BBI Monster Mash Halloween bash.


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“I’m personally convinced any big challenge and any global challenge we’re facing today, we can only solve by collaboration.”
So says Daniela Ott, general secretary of the Aura Blockchain Consortium, an unprecedented collaboration formed last April when LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton, Prada Group and Compagnie Financière Richemont joined forces to promote the use of a single blockchain solution open to all luxury brands worldwide.
Blockchains can help consumers trace the provenance and authenticity of luxury goods throughout their life cycle, and help brands fight against counterfeiting and parallel marketing.
“Our blockchain consortium was born from the vision that collaboration can coexist, even amongst fierce competitors, for the greater good. And the greater good here is really putting the consumer at the center, and the planet,” Ott told Fairchild Media Group’s Tech Summit, speaking a few days after she was appointed to the role. “I believe technology, and blockchain technology in particular, is really bringing the brand and the consumer much closer together.”
Ott was previously chief executive officer of hotel group Eden Being, part of the Oetker Luxury Hotel Collection, for three years before founding Agape Strategy Consulting in 2019, but is probably best known for her long career at Kering, where she had been CEO of the Tomas Maier fashion house, chief operating officer of the French group’s luxury division, and a director of strategy at its Gucci and Balenciaga brands.
Recognizing that blockchain is a daunting technology, even for big brands, Ott used clear and simple language and explained that all luxury brands, irrespective of size, are invited to join Aura, whose purpose is to make it “very easy to access our platform.”
Without giving precise costs, she said Aura boasts a “very competitive license fee, and the cost per unit item you put on the blockchain.” It offers three levels of membership: light, standard and founding, the latter offering a seat on the board.
She noted all brands get one vote at the consortium’s annual general meeting, where its technical roadmap is fixed, and that Aura is a non-profit organization. “We cannot pay out any dividends. That means all surplus profit, we reinvest into the technologies required by our members,” she said.
Initiated by LVMH in 2019, the Aura platform was developed in partnership with Microsoft and New York-based blockchain software technology company ConsenSys, and the consortium will operate out of Geneva, Switzerland.
“Our technologies allow brands to create a digital certificate or digital passport for each item,” Ott explained. “That means the final customer will be able to access product history, verify origins of source of material, verify the origin of the raw materials, register for after-sale services — for instance, repairs — and transfer this ownership and transfer a certificate of ownership to a loved one when it’s a gift, or resold to a new owner.”
This helps “strengthen the relationship” between consumers and their favorite luxury brands, she noted.
Aura is a permission-based platform that ensures an important degree of data privacy. Certain enabling technologies, if they are generic enough, can be shared across members who can mutualize the cost, Ott said. “Not many brands know how to handle the complexity of blockchain today. So, by having these interfaces, brands can really easily write into the blockchain without actually having blockchain knowledge in-house.”
For example, Ott is looking into image recognition start-ups, and “as soon as these technologies are ready, we will embed them in our applications.”
“At each stage of the product life cycle, information can be recorded in an immutable blockchain. And that information you can make directly accessible to the client. It’s up to you the brand to decide how the client can access this information,” whether via a mobile app, or website interface, for example, Ott said. “It’s about storing the information and passing on the information in an easy way to the client.”
Only brands can become members of Aura; however, various suppliers, retailers, marketplaces, technical partners, institutions, associations and academia will become an important part of the ecosystem. “I think we can create a new source of trust for the consumer around this value chain,” she added.
Ott advised that brands start by defining their use cases, and then Aura can help assess internal readiness. It even has a “proof of concept” area on the blockchain for trials, and can connect prospective members with founding members to “actually understand how they work on the platform and how they solved a specific pain point. So we can actually offer this sort of collaboration and this sort of information sharing.”
In general, Aura is able to onboard brands within a couple of weeks.
“The really important point is really to understand your use case,” Ott said. “So, for instance, for an upstream case with your suppliers about the source of raw materials and manufacturing locations, this is information which the brand must have before. So then once you have this information, then you can actually put that on the blockchain.”
In addition, “it’s important to adhere to all values of sustainability, authenticity, transparency and responsible sourcing,” she added. “It’s really from brands and for brands. It’s really about sharing our learnings and moving forward together.”


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Igniting a new era of Indian innovation: Insights from AWS Bharat Innovators VC Startup Mixer
With a focus on edtech, healthtech, govtech, and NPOs, this two-day event aimed to bridge the gap between visionary startups and eager venture capitalists, fostering potential investment opportunities.
The virtual stage was set, and the spotlight shone on the future of Indian innovation as the AWS Bharat Innovators VC Startup Mixer, hosted by AWS, AMD, and YourStory, unfolded on December 12-13. With a focus on edtech, healthtech, govtech, and non-profit organisations (NPO), this two-day event aimed to bridge the gap between visionary startups and eager venture capitalists, fostering potential investment opportunities. The event targeted key Indian cities, including Delhi, Mumbai, Pune, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, and Chennai, highlighting the diverse and burgeoning startup landscape across the nation.
Setting the tone for the mixer, Sunil PP, India and South Asia Lead: Education, Space, NPO, Channels & Alliances, AWS said, “We've been orchestrating the Bharat Innovators Series in collaboration with AMD, featuring insightful dialogues with innovative founders committed to driving socio-economic impact through their startups. As part of this initiative, we are now advancing towards this mixer, uniting founders, VC organisations, accelerators, and incubators. Our goal is to create a dynamic platform fostering meaningful conversations, enabling founders to build and accelerate their startups, thereby catalysing a larger social impact in the market.”
Catalysing collaboration and growth
The VC Startup Mixer emerged as a catalyst for collaboration and growth within the Indian startup ecosystem. Bringing together the brightest minds, the event sparked dynamic conversations that aimed to yield fresh perspectives and groundbreaking ideas. By focusing on sectors integral to India's progress, the mixer positioned itself as a pivotal force in driving innovation and addressing the country's most pressing challenges.
The event attracted a stellar lineup of venture capitalists eager to explore and invest in promising startups. Notable participants included Prateek Tosniwal, Co-founder of IVY Growth Associates, Pankti Vora and Ajit Kumar Singh from the investment team at Inflection Point Ventures, and Rajendra Lora, Founding Partner of Warmup Ventures.
Other distinguished attendees featured Saloni Jain and Darshan Jain, Founding Partners at Sunicon Ventures; Ritik Rustagi, Investment Professionals at Weh Ventures; and Shailja Mendiratta from the Investment Team at W Health Ventures. Additionally, Shivika Bansal and Hemish Kenia, Investment Professionals at Artha Venture Fund; Rajas Neve and Yashika Chaudhary, Investors at Powerhouse Ventures; and Raj Nayan Dutta and Abhinav Adlakha, Investment Professionals at WaterBridge Ventures; were also in attendance. Their presence underscored the significance of the virtual event as a platform for connecting startups with vital funding and mentorship.
Navigating the startup mixer
The event adopted a speed-dating format, allowing selected startups to engage in one-on-one conversations with venture capitalists. These rapid yet insightful interactions provided a platform for startups to showcase their potential, fostering meaningful connections. The sectors under the spotlight—edtech, healthtech, NPO, and govtech—ensured a diverse range of innovations were on display, each with the potential to reshape its respective industry.
Navigating the event and connecting with key players was made seamless through the event's platform, ensuring that interactions were both smooth and fruitful. The facilitated networking opportunities enabled startups to engage with venture capitalists, industry experts, and fellow entrepreneurs, creating an environment conducive to collaboration and knowledge exchange.
Testimonials speak volumes:
The impact of the AWS Bharat Innovators VC Startup Mixer resonates in the testimonials from participating startups:
1. Saniya Jeswani, PerkantTech (Sector - HealthTech):
"I wanted to extend our sincere thanks for not only inviting us to the recent investor e-meet but also for your impeccable hosting and coordination. Your efforts provided us with a valuable opportunity to engage meaningfully with each investor who attended the virtual event."
2. Ramana, CodeTantra (Sector - EdTech):
"We sincerely appreciate the efforts you and your team have put into this event."
3. Prabhat Kumar, ML360 (Sector - EdTech):
"Participating in the AWS Bharat Innovators VC Startup Mixer was a fantastic experience. The pitch meetings were indeed valuable, and I had good talks with investors. I appreciate the effort in facilitating connections and sharing the investor list."
4. Manash, Qoptars (Sector - GovTech):
"Thank you for this amazing opportunity to present before prime VCs.”
As the event drew to a close, it left a lasting impact on the Indian startup ecosystem, paving the way for future breakthroughs and advancements. The mixer's focus on key sectors and its ability to bring together startups and venture capitalists underscored its significance in propelling India towards a brighter and more innovative future.


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Verizon is continuing its spending spree to acquire fresh content for its mobile video platform, Go90.
In the past week, the platform (which launched in October) confirmed it has purchased programming from Maker Studios, Vice and modeling management company IMG — all of which are now ready to roll out on the platform.
Noisey & Friends, an unscripted series from Vice profiling famous musicians embarking on creative collaborations, debuted March 2. The series will consist of eight 15-minute episodes. Vice also debuted the first episode of The Creators Project, which follows artist and writer Trevor Paglen on a deep-sea diving adventure to find the cables that connect the internet across continents.
Vice has previously bowed the celebrity profile series Autobiographies and the news and culture show Daily Vice on Go90.
Also new to the platform is the second season of Maker’s unscripted series Defining Beauty, which focuses on diversity from a fashion and beauty perspective. It also dropped Mar. 2. The series follows beauty influencers Maya Washington (Shameless Maya, pictured), Bianca Alexa (Simply Bianca Alexa), Angel Moore (That Chick Angel), Taren Guy and Nik Scott, who boast more than 1.1 million subscribers between them, as they discuss their individual journeys toward self-acceptance and share their feelings around diversity in the beauty industry.
The first season aired on YouTube and received more than 150,000 views across six episodes. The remaining five episodes (22 minutes each) of the new season will roll out on a weekly basis every Wednesday. Other series by Maker coming soon to Go90 include the unscripted travel adventure show Polaris Geekenders, prank series Prank School with Rahat, an untitled project from dance crew The Jabbawockeez and an untitled gaming documentary series.
Also bowing March 2: #WeLoveYourGenes from International Management Group (IMG)’s original content studio. #WeLoveYourGenes follows the lives of 25 newly signed IMG models (who were discovered through IMG Models’ Instragram scouting initiative). Following #WeLoveYourGenes (IMG has not announced the number or length of episodes at press time), IMG Original Content will launch nine “superstar channels” on Go90 featuring weekly content produced and presented by various celebrities under the IMG banner.
Though Verizon has acquired a number of series from high-profile content creators (such as Machinima and NFL Mobile), many report that the move has put Go90 at least two years away from profitability. Verizon has not yet released the download numbers for Go90 or number of views for its series.


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Why Indian entertainment in the age of OTT continues to peddle regressive content as feminist dialogue
It is important to credit recreational entertainment for taking steps in the right direction. However, it is equally important to be critical of spaces that are propagating the same regressive narrative they claim to discredit.
Vidyut Jammwal objected to star hierarchy when he was not invited for the announcement of a few films, including his, at a Disney+ Hotstar virtual event.
Danish Sait, makers of French Biryani talk about taking their Bengaluru comedy to Amazon Prime Video
Danish Sait, the lead actor of French Biryani, talks about his viral lockdown series, and how his new film is all things Bengaluru.
COVID-19 aftermath: Funding divide among Indian startups makes survival difficult; while some bag millions, others struggle
Funding in Indian tech-led startups rose by 14 percent in the first quarter of 2020 as compared to the same period last year, yet only 16 percent startups and SMEs have cash to survive for more than three months, revealed a recent survey
Shoojit Sircar on Gulabo Sitabo going digital: 'It was not an easy decision but this is the way forward'
Shoojit Sircar discusses reuniting with Ayushmann Khurrana and Amitabh Bachchan, whether he is compromising with an OTT release, and the status of Sardar Udham Singh.
Kangana Ranaut's Thalaivi to release in cinemas instead of going straight to OTT platform, confirms actress
The cast of Thalaivi also includes Arvind Swamy as MGR, Priyamani as Sasikala, and Prakash Raj as Karunanidhi.
Coronavirus Outbreak: AMC, largest US movie theatre chain, warns it may not survive further film delays
AMC said if it’s not allowed to reopen its theatres due to the coronavirus pandemic, it will need more money, which it may not be able to borrow
Jyotika's Ponmagal Vandhal leaked online in HD by Tamilrockers ahead of premiere on Amazon Prime Video India
Ponmagal Vandhal, which sees Jyotika essaying the character of a lawyer, is the first mainstream Tamil film to have a direct OTT release.
Jyotika on taking Ponmagal Vandhal directly to Amazon Prime: OTT platforms 'give content-driven films a deserving audience'
In an exclusive, Jyotika defends the decision of her Tamil courtroom drama Ponmagal Vandhal skipping a theatrical release owing to the coronavirus outbreak.
Coronavirus outbreak may not erode movie superstardom in India, but change the definition as we know it today
With theatres shut for months, and audience warming up even more to streaming platforms, Bollywood superstars may have to straddle both worlds in a post-coronavirus universe.
From 13 Reasons Why Season 4 to Steve Carell's Space Force, a look at new trailers released by Netflix
Steve Carell has reunited with The Office creator Greg Daniels in the upcoming show Space Force, which is slated to debut on 29 May on Netflix
Major Indian films premiering on OTT platforms during Coronavirus outbreak could mean a paradigm shift for the movie business
Perhaps these summer releases on OTT platforms will provide an overview on the way forward for entertainment during Covid-19.
Movie theatres will never go out of fashion, but let's stop pretending it is the 'right' way to watch films
Theatres were never supposed to become harbingers of quality cinema. Cinema is strictly a demand-supply business.
Coronavirus Outbreak: With shows moved up in the calendar, OTT platforms are milking the most of lockdown
The lockdown in place because of the coronavirus outbreak has given a fillip to the OTT industry across the globe.
After INOX, PVR expresses 'disappointment' over films' digital release; Producers Guild of India defends decision
In an apparent reference to the decision of the makers of Gulabo Sitabo to release the film on a streaming platform, INOX had expressed 'extreme displeasure' over the move. PVR also followed suit.
Jyothika's Ponmangal Vandhal, Keerthy Suresh's Penguin, among others, to directly premiere on Amazon Prime Video
From Jyothika's Ponmangal Vandhal to Keerthy Suresh's Penguin, five South Indian movie titles will now have direct-to-digital premieres on Amazon Prime Video India.
Coronavirus Outbreak: INOX 'disappointed' at scheduled theatrical releases heading directly to OTT platforms
INOX said cinemas and content creators have always been into "mutually beneficial partnerships" where one's action provided fillip to another's revenues.
83: Ranveer Singh, Kabir Khan's postponed film won't release on OTT platform; makers still vying for theatrical release
83 also stars Harrdy Sandhu, Tahir Raj Bhasin, Jiiva, Saqib Saleem, Pankaj Tripathi among others.
Coronavirus Outbreak: Pon Magal Vandhal releases on OTT; TN theatre owners threaten to boycott Suriya, Jyothika's films
Initially slated to hit the screens on 27 March, Pon Magal Vandhal did not get released at the time owing to the coronavirus outbreak.
Coronavirus Outbreak: Filmmaker Arati Kadav says she's planning to release Cargo on OTT after lockdown
Arati Kadav is planning to release her film Cargo on a digital platform as the nationwide coronavirus lockdown poured water on her plans for a theatrical debut


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Hopefully, this is a step in a direction where more services are catered to the altcoin market, and the entire digital currency market expands in kind, which should keep more investment funds in the greater decentralized digital currency community.
As we have discussed previously at Cointelegraph, there are multiple Bitcoin debit card options on the market, some better than others, depending upon your location and economic needs. However, the altcoin market, whose combined value reaches into the blns of USD worth, has not reached this level of mainstream sophistication. That is until now.
The main benefits of the Uquid card includes no identification or credit check required, instant issuance and free worldwide delivery, unlimited card support and zero percent point-of-sale fees. Customers can also get virtual cards denominated in GBP, EUR or USD. Debit cards come with AVS matching and the Uquid card can also be reloaded from any payment processor worldwide.
Uquid’s instant, non-reversible transactions may make life easier for freelancers, gamblers, general shoppers and, of course, altcoin miners. With Uquid’s worldwide network of local exchange partners, there’s always a way to use your digital and national currencies, whichever is more convenient for you to use.
“Firstly, the customer would need to make a deposit to their Uquid account balance using altcoin - at the moment we do not yet offer support for wallets, therefore, their coin will instantly convert to fiat money in USD, EUR or GBP. After making a deposit with an altcoin, customers can get an instant virtual debit card from their account or order a plastic card with free delivery to over 170 countries. The cost for the virtual card is only $1 or €1 or £1.”
“The goals of the Uquid altcoin card is to help altcoin users turn their coin into cash and use services instantly,” said Tran Hung, founder and CEO of Uquid, to Cointelegraph. “This is a part of Uquid's goal, which brings all crypto people closer and faster with real shopping products and services. This is included in our plan to integrate Uquid into real shops, where customers can make an instant payment with altcoins.”
Uquid users can also instantly recharge any mobile phone number in 150 countries. A Uquid-only feature allows users to customize the name and phone number receivers see, as well as personal messages. Over 600 mobile operators worldwide accept these services. I asked Mr. Tran how the actual set-up of the card would take place.
Altcoin fans can now use their favorite cryptocurrencies to load a virtual VISA card, thanks to Uquid. In a world first, users can spend using over 40 different cryptocurrencies on mobile top-ups, bill payments, pharmacy and food vouchers, transportation tickets, wi-fi recharges and PIN-less calls.
Uquid’s Visa debit card is also the first in the world to offer unlimited loading and spending without ID verification. On top of that, users can load cards with a huge selection of the most popular altcoins, including Ethereum, Ripple, Litecoin, Monero, Dash, Augur, MaidSafeCoin, Steem, Dogecoin and more.
There’s a lot more to payments than just cards and mobiles, though. For example, Uquid covers all kinds of daily spending necessities for a range of essential goods and services. These include grocery and pharmacy vouchers, instant payments, bill payments, PIN-less phone calls for U.S. customers and other bundled services.
Banks Buy Stakes in Blockchain Startup SETL
Financial services group Citi has bought a stake in blockchain startup SETL.
The move, announced today, comes less than three weeks after the French banking institution Credit Agricole also became
Long Blockchain Is At Risk for Exchange Removal Again
Long Blockchain, the beverage company-turned-crypto-firm, is facing a delisting from the Nasdaq stock exchange, public records show.
The reason lies in Long Blockchain's sliding stock price, which
Bitcoin thieves threaten real violence for virtual currencies
The currency they were after was virtual, but the guns they carried were anything but. In the beach resort of Phuket, Thailand, last month, the assailants pushed their victim, a young Russian man,
Lithuania's Central Bank Probes 100 Million Euro ICO
Lithuania's central bank announced last week that it is probing a domestic initial coin offering (ICO) after determining that the token offered counts as a security.
In a Feb. 15 statement, the Lie
Record Retest? ETC Looks Poised on Double-Digit Climb
ETC, the native currency of the ethereum classic blockchain, looks set to re-test record highs, having now formed a base above $30.
As of writing, ETC is changing hands at $37.90, as per data sourc
$850 Million Raised in ICO So Far, Says Telegram
Messaging app provider Telegram says it has raised $850 million in the first part of its controversial initial coin offering (ICO), public records show.
If confirmed, the raise is by far the larges
Bottom Confirmed? Bitcoin at 20-Day High Near $11K
The bitcoin price has rallied 84 percent from recent lows, suggesting a bottom is in place, although a long-term bull revival is still not certain, according to the price charts
Over the weekend, C
Australian Watchdog Received 1,200 Crypto Scam Complaints in 2017
Australia's consumer watchdog has reportedly received over 1,200 complaints about cryptocurrency scams in 2017.
According to the ABC's current affairs program 7.30, data obtained from the Australia


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INDIANAPOLIS — Inflation is up 7% percent in the past year, the biggest jump in nearly 40 years.
Experts say it's partially because of the pandemic and increased demand.
“We are seeing levels of food prices that we haven’t seen in a couple of decades,” said Jayson Lusk, who leads the department of agricultural economics at Purdue University. “It means food is more expensive than it has been.”
Monon House Farms in Broad Ripple and its customers are seeing the impacts of inflation first-hand.
“The way that we have been able to make it is by being creative. We have to cut back in certain areas,” said Darren Bunton, the owner of Monon House Farms.
The urban farm has raised prices on products that aren't grown or made on-site, including eggs, which have gone from $3 to $4 a dozen.
“We have to prioritize whats important to us so that we can sustain first and foremost and continue to provide a service as well as a quality product to our customers,” Bunton said.
Bunton says the increase is the only way to keep up with rising prices from suppliers, but it impacts the farm's mission, to provide affordable local food to people in need. He says it was a hard decision.
“So we have to choose, are we going to increase the price of our eggs or increase the price of our flowers in the spring time,” Bunton said.
With the rise in inflation, Lusk says consumers are thinking of other ways to get their products, as grocery store prices rise.
“Some of the concerns that came about, the empty grocery stores shelves, emerged during parts of the pandemic which has a caused some consumers to think more about alternative markets and supplies of food from places they wouldn’t normally turn to,” Lusk said.
Lusk says there are some positive signs when it comes to food costs as meat prices went down from November to December.
Lusk added prices could continue to drop if the labor market can keep up with demand.
If you are interested in shopping at Monon House Farms, click here.
'The Girl in the Yellow Scarf' focuses on the 1968 murder of Carol JenkinsA local journalist, Sandra Chapman spent years uncovering a murder mystery in Martinsville wants to make sure the story of Carol Jenkins does not go untold.
Fishers votes to ease liquor license rules around new arena districtThe ordinance removes the cap for liquor licenses in a designated entertainment district, which in this case spans the east side of Interstate 69, between 96th and 116th Streets.
Ind. State Senator Jack Sandlin diesSandlin represented District 36, which covers most of downtown Indianapolis into Johnson County, and was elected to the State Senate in 2016.
Hoosiers encouraged to change driving routine for ‘Car Free Day’'Car Free Day' is geared toward making commutes car-free or car-lite with drivers carpooling or using alternative transportation like buses and bikes.


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At their recent virtual meeting the Quaker Community in Southern Africa was made aware of the following statement of the South African Council of Churches.
“The South African Council of Churches (SACC) is dismayed and perplexed by reports that Government intends to destroy recovered loot, including food products, in the face of massive poverty and want. The SACC appeals for a change of heart over this, and that recovered goods should be placed in the trust of reliable humanitarian non-profit organisations to distribute those goods recovered in good working order and which remain intact, in accordance with appropriate criteria of the needs across the country.
“In this regard the SACC has written to the Government with an urgent appeal to consider a humanitarian distribution process of recovered goods.
“We consider it unthinkable, and borders on obscenity, that even food can be consigned to destruction when we all know the extent of poverty and want in South Africa – the country with the highest levels of inequality in the world,” said Bishop Malusi Mpumlwana, General Secretary of the SACC. “We hope that, if the decision to destroy these goods has indeed been made, that it can and will be reversed,” he concluded.”
The Quaker Community in Southern Africa notes that in the spirit of James
2:14-26 the idea of faith without action is empty: Religion needs to be matched by action in the physical realm, as stated also in Micah 6:8. God is looking for men and women to do what is fair and compassionate to our neighbour.
We believe the Spirit is leading many churches in SA in this response.
The Quaker Community in Southern Africa endorses the intention of the SACC statement. Every peaceful and fair effort, by the law enforcement and other appropriate authorities, should be made to identify and return stolen goods to the original owners. Where this is not possible, we propose Gift of The Givers and The Red Cross as excellent organisations to receive these goods as soon as possible, to be distributed to those in most need as a matter of urgency. Community Chests, which are also good local bodies that support orphanages, early childhood centres, preschools and crèches, could also be excellent recipients for local distribution.
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A ‘pay on exit’ car parking scheme is set to come into effect at two Barnstaple car parks next month.
Work began at Bear Street and Hardaway Head, the site of the former Queen Street multi-storey, at the start of December.
The new barrier system will involve drivers getting a ticket on entry and paying the fee as they leave.
If the scheme is successful it could be rolled out to other North Devon Council-run car parks in the district.
Town centre manager Craig Bulley said: “It’s great that the council is taking this positive step to give shoppers more choice for parking in the town.
“This will make parking more convenient and also benefit our local businesses.”


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From The Telegraph, UK
"The iPhone 6s' sale date has been given away in a leaked internal email from Vodafone. The email reveals the newest handset will go on sale on September 25, with pre-orders being accepted from September 18. The memo, seen by Mobile News, does not clarify the exact name of the model, called simply 'the new iPhone'.
According to the Wall Street Journal, Apple has asked its suppliers to produce a record number of new models - between 85 million and 90 million compared to last year's 70-80 million, suggesting strong faith the new generation of iPhones will outsell its predecessors."
I presume he is predicting this target will occur within 2 years.
If this does come true, how many more reverse splits could we expect for UVXY?
"I think we have to recognize that gold is in a structural bear market," Louise Yamada, managing director of Louise Yamada Technical Advisors, said Thursday on CNBC's "Futures Now."
Gold is down more than 8 percent this year and is on track to notch its third straight year of losses. "It broke down in 2013, exactly the year that the S&P 500 and the market broke out into what we define as a structural bull market," said Yamada, who noted that stocks and gold tend to move inversely.
But it's a descending triangle that has formed on the chart that has her most concerned. Technicians often recognize these patterns as a bearish sign that downside momentum is increasing. "The measured move from $1,400 at the back end of the triangle to $1,200 which was support has now been broken," she said. For Yamada, those moves suggest the next target on the chart is $1,000. "I think that will happen this year."
For Yamada, a move below $1,000 in the next couple of years could open up the floodgates to the 2001 uptrend line. "I think you could see a return to $800," she said.
Looks like traders are moving money from GILD to BIIB, maybe on the perception that BIIB is oversold.
Part of the article from Barrons, July 25,2015
Amazon Dazzles in the Brave New World of the Cloud
"More important for tech investors is that this was the second quarter that Amazon broke out data for its cloud computing service, Amazon Web Services, which is now approaching $8 billion per year in revenue.
As this column noted back in April, AWS just dazzles. Forget all the books and power tools Amazon sells. The cloud business, growing at 81% last quarter, has an adjusted profit margin of 21%, vastly higher than the 5% of the total company profit mentioned above.
Amazon runs servers that handle computing jobs for a fee. The pace at which this operation is swallowing computing tasks for companies all over the world is staggering.
And it has profound implications for traditional computer companies. As this magazine said two years ago, Amazon—along with other cloud-computing outfits, such as Microsoft ’s (MSFT) Azure; Google ’s (GOOGL) own data centers; Rackspace Hosting (RAX); and the hosting businesses of Verizon Communications (VZ) and other telcos—are poised to displace the data centers companies traditionally built internally as private IT shops (“Building the Cloud: Who Wins, Who Loses,” Oct. 14, 2013).
AWS’s rocketing growth, along with some worrisome signs in recent earnings reports, suggest that moment has arrived. Signs began three weeks ago with a revenue warning from chip maker QLogic (QLGC), which said sales to makers of storage equipment, a bastion of traditional IT sales, were weaker than expected.
One observer, Katy Huberty of Morgan Stanley, wrote that the QLogic results confirmed a survey she conducted in June among corporate information officers, who said they were accelerating the shifting of their budgets to the “public cloud,” meaning, AWS and the rest."
The banks C & BAC have made new highs. Some of the guys on TV are telling everyone to buy aggressively. What do you think? Is this be beginning of a new rally or another top?
Joe Terranova just said on CNBC that he took a big loss in June playing the short side because he was concerned about a correction. His strategy is now to "buy high and sell higher".
Because of the high option premiums, spreads are a good way to play this during earnings. Are you planning to close out your 126/130 call spreads before or after earnings?
In a previous post, you had mentioned the Jan 110/120 call spreads. How long do you plan to keep them? Don't forget that you will be liable for paying the dividend if you are short ITM calls during ex-dividend which is coming up in a few weeks.
C would be $80 right now if it had not done a reverse split. I had sold my position for 5.30 back in 2009 ($53 post split adjusted). Pre-split, this was the stock having the highest trading volume. They say a reverse split would have no effect on the price of a stock. But it does, if only for psychological reasons. If BAC had done a similar reverse split, it would have ended up in the same predicament as C.
Joe Terranova is now all in the market. The other panelists are also bullish. Even NFLX is now at a new high.
I noticed on the website The Richest, that Joe Terranova was given a net worth of 30 million and Jon Najarian a net worth of 50 million. It makes you wonder how they were able to determine their net worth. I guess they are still appearing on CNBC to generate more new clients.
Last month, I had posted a strategy I had found on YouTube. The strategy is to buy the market lows on Thursday, the week before the monthly option exp. The market should be higher the following week.
Has anyone heard about this strategy?
The author had back tested this and it appears to be an almost sure thing. It had worked for me last month. Yesterday, late in the day, I bought calls on the SPY and QQQ. Of course, I wish that I had bought more calls. It is so difficult to buy when the market is dropping, especially with all of the bad news in the media. I will post the video if I can find it again.
In order for one to have held the position from the first day until now, you would have had to been short 12,000 shares. After the last split, you would end up being short just one share. I agree that just being short the shares is a very risky strategy. Put spreads may be the best way to play this.
At 10.52, Icahn is now down around 618 million. He needs for this to move up to 19 just to break even.


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There are few who may have missed the big headlines about Blizzard's announcement of Diablo Immortal. A reception that is not treated with great enthusiasm from players because it is a mobile game, and console and PC players are hungry on a fourth installment in the main series. However, Kotaku believes that Diablo 4 is on its way and is expected to be announced soon.
'' However, two people familiar with Blizzard's plans confirmed that the company had indeed recorded a video in which co-founder Allen Adham spoke to fans about a new Diablo project. What's in dispute here is the timing. We had originally reported that it was planned for BlizzCon, but it's possible that those plans were simply discussed and never solidified. (Either way, the video never came out.) We can confirm that Diablo 4 is indeed in development. Één av disse kildene fortalt mig at Diablo-teamet var ikke klar til å forpligte til en meddelelse, da Diablo 4 har ændret drastisk i løbet af de seneste fire årene og kan fortsætte med at forandre videre. (We've heard it's gone through at least two different iterations under different directors.) ''


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Ford has yet to officially release pricing for the 2012 Mustang Boss 302, but a forum member over at TheMustangSource.com with some inside information has revealed that the special edition pony car will retail for $40,995 including destination and delivery. This places the Boss 302 almost squarely in the middle between the Mustang GT and the Shelby GT500.
While certain things like a navigation system won't be available, Boss 302 customers will have a few options to choose from. Recaro seats and a Torsen differential adds $1,995, an Accessory Package with floor mats and car cover go for an extra $475, and Yellow Blaze Tri-Coat paint is an additional $495. The track-oriented Laguna Seca Package comes in at a grand total of $47,990.
At first we weren't sure about the complete accuracy of the information, but a representative at Ford has confirmed these numbers and options. So is the 2012 Boss 302 a steal at $40,995 or is that crazy money for a hopped up pony car with a live rear axle? Let us know in the comments below.


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After the iPhone 14 series was released, there was a boom in buying a machine worldwide. According to reports, in order to replace the iPhone 14 series, the Thai women's net red Kanaen released a dynamic on social media and wanted to sell the iPhone 12 Pro Max they were using. It is worth mentioning that she will retain personal private photos and videos in the mobile phone album.
Kanaen attracted more than 3 million fans on Tiktok because of its sweet and cute appearance and sexy figure. According to reports, in the mobile phone album she sold this time, she contained more than 50,000 personal photos and 582 private videos. However, Kanaen has not informed the specific sales price in the post.
After the release of the latest iPhone each year, many people are scrambling to change to buy new machines. This year's iPhone 14 series is no exception. On the morning of the sale, long lines have been lined up in front of the App Store stores across the country.
Compared with the two models of iPhone 14 and 14 Plus, this year's configuration and upgraded PRO series are more popular with netizens. However, for domestic consumers, there have been a lot of information recently that the & ldquo; smart island & rdquo; design of the iPhone 14 Pro's highlights has not yet been adapted to most apps, and the experience may be discounted.