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Online retail giant Amazon's fulfilment centre in Rugeley is expected to close in February, district councillors have been told. The site is the largest employer in Cannock Chase, with around 1,000 staff, but Amazon is relocating operations to a site in Sutton Coldfield.
The new £500m state of the art fulfilment centre, which is creating 400 new jobs for the region, is less than 20 miles from the site at Power Station Road, Amazon has said. And all employees at the Rugeley centre are being offered roles there or at other Amazon buildings.
Concerns have been raised that some staff currently employed at the Rugeley site who live locally will be unable to travel to the new centre however. Cannock Chase Council is working to support residents affected by the relocation and councillors were given an update at a meeting on Wednesday (September 27).
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Dean Piper, the council's Head of Economic Development and Planning, told members of the Economic Prosperity Scrutiny Committee that the authority had been involved in discussions with Amazon since the announcement about the Rugeley site's proposed closure in June. The council is also working with organisations such as Cannock College, the National Careers Service and the Department of Work and Pensions to support affected staff.
Mr Piper said: "Amazon have engaged in consultation with the collective workforce and the staff consultation has ended. Amazon have confirmed the closure will go ahead; we understand they are now engaged in one to one consultations with staff.
"We expect to receive further information from them in four to five weeks' time in terms of what the impact on the local workforce will be and the number that will relocate to the new facility. The closure will be on a phased basis - there will be a gradual ramping down of operations in the next months and they will be looking to close in February next year.
"It will be open for the Christmas period and we are waiting for confirmation from Amazon on what that means in terms of seasonal workforce. Usually they increase the number of seasonal workers quite significantly.
"Our intention is to carry on conversation with Amazon and support affected workers. We will be looking to put a programme of activities in place to support affected workers that will involve a jobs fair, career advice and retraining opportunities available.
"We are gathering intelligence from local employers looking to take on more staff. We are determined to ensure we can support people where possible."
Councillor Paris Theodorou asked if the authority was considering a transport plan to enable staff living in the district to travel to the Sutton Coldfield site. But Mr Piper said: "No, the council isn't at this moment in time looking at a plan.
"We have asked Amazon the question whether transport will be provided for people in the Rugeley area to the new site. The council isn't in a position to provide that transport and we will be asking Amazon to consider that proposal."


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Nevermind the groundbreaking developments in artifical intelligence or the artificially grown dinosaur bones in labs, there's only one thing that truly says "future" like nothing else: self-lacing trainers.
Nike have finally announced they will be releasing the Nike HyperAdapt 1.0 shoe, complete with “Back To The Future II”-style self-tightening laces.
“When you step in, your heel will hit a sensor and the system will automatically tighten,” explains Tiffany Beers, a senior innovator for Nike. “Then there are two buttons on the side to tighten and loosen. You can adjust it until it’s perfect.”
The shoes will be available in three colors, as well as feature some light-up soles and glowing side-threading.
Although the idea has been floating around since the 1989 film “Back To The Future II,” the design for this model has been in the works since 2013. WIRED reports that the shoe’s laces will tighten through a system of electronic pulleys, powered by miniature batteries that can reportedly last for two weeks per charge.
Nike teased the release of self-lacing shoes in October, which they said would be in collaboration with the Michael J. Fox Foundation. However, this model appears to be unrelated to the Parkinson's charity.
There’s no word on the price just yet, but they will only be available to users of their Nike+ app. Nike hopes to have the shoes out on the virtual shelves by Christmas 2016.

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Sony is rumored to be working on a black and white camera with a full frame image sensor that will become official and available on the market within 12 months.
With all the innovation happening in Sony’s backyard one would think that the Japan-based company has run out of new technologies for the digital imaging industry. However, it seems like the PlayStation maker is working on a product that would take the market by storm: it is a full frame camera that captures only black and white photos.
Sony rumored to be developing a full frame camera that captures only black and white photos
Sources who have been right on previous occasions are making a bold claim regarding Sony’s future. It appears that the manufacturer is currently developing a cutting edge camera with a full frame black and white sensor, as stated above.
This is big news as it would mean that the Japanese company is aiming to launch a competitor for the ultra-expensive Leica M Monochrom.
Why would Sony launch a camera with a full frame black and white sensor?
Beside trying to take Leica off the digital imaging market, there are other reasons why the Sony full frame black and white camera will be an interesting device.
By removing the color filter located on top of the sensor’s pixels, the camera will be able to capture sharper photos with less noise. Additionally, images will look significantly better at very high ISO sensitivity settings.
Another advantage would be the more extended dynamic range that, combined with the other aspects, would simply result in amazing photos that would not require too much post-processing.
A lot of photographers will say that images can be easily converted to black and white even within a modern camera. However, it is not the same as not having an extra filter to process the light. There will be no extra filters to reduce sharpness and image quality would simply impress all viewers.
Sony full frame black and white camera to be released within a year
Unfortunately, it is not as great as it sounds because it would mean that we should already have dozens of such devices on the market. There are many problems with this technology, including the fact that photographers will have a smaller resolution to work with in their photo shoots.
For the time being, the Leica M Monochrom is sitting alone in its class and it does not look like it will get another competitor within the next 12 months, except for this Sony model, whose launch date is less than one year away.
The Leica black and white camera is available for $7,950 at Amazon. Sony’s unit will probably be cheaper, but there is little proof to suggest that it will retail for a three-figure amount instead of a four-figure one, so it will still count as expensive.


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2014 Corvette Stingray is on its Way to Chevy Dealerships in Ohio Mike Castrucci Auto Preparing for the Arrival of the 2014 Corvette Stingray in Cincinnati
CINCINNATI, Sept. 23, 2013 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- The long wait is over, the new 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray is ready for the public. Chevrolet has started shipping the all-new 2014 Corvette Stingray to Chevy dealerships in Ohio and soon it will be at Mike Castrucci Auto. The assembly plant in Bowling Green, KY has produced 1,000 of the new Corvette's and all of them are expected to be delivered within the next couple of weeks.
The 2014 Corvette Stingray Coupe will start at $51,995 and that includes destination fees. The 2014 Corvette Stingray in Cincinnati is in its seventh generation and has been built exclusively at the Bowling Green Plant since 1981.
The new 2014 Chevy Corvette Stingray is built with a lightweight aluminum frame and is capable of going from 0-60 in less than 4 seconds. It is also the only sports car that offers more than 455 horsepower and 29 miles per gallon on the highway. So not only does the new 2014 Chevy Corvette Stingray deliver power but it also gives you fuel economy.
The Chevy Corvette has been an icon in the auto industry for a long time and the new 2014 model will continue that legacy of the Corvette for many years. This new Corvette offers more performance for your money than any other new sports car.
You can soon find the new 2014 Corvette Stingray in Cincinnati at Mike Castrucci Auto. If you are interested in the new 2014 Corvette you can contact the Chevy dealership in Ohio at 877-457-5458 or online at www.mikecastrucci.com. You can also ask them about how you can schedule a test drive of the new 2014 Corvette.
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Biopharmaceutical company Gilead Sciences, Inc. (NASDAQ: GILD) reported a decline in fourth-quarter earnings, despite a modest increase in revenues. Earnings fell short of expectations, while revenues beat. The company’s stock dropped soon after the announcement during Monday’s extended trading session.
Fourth-quarter adjusted earnings decreased to $1.30 per share from $1.44 per share a year earlier. Analysts were looking for a bigger bottom-line number.
Gross margin was negatively impacted by an increase in selling costs amid inventory write-downs, which was partially offset by lower royalty expenses and R&D expenses.
Net income, on an unadjusted basis, came in at $2.7 billion or $2.12 per share, compared to flat earnings in the prior-year period. The improvement primarily reflects favorable tax effects and gains from equity securities.
Revenues, meanwhile, edged up 1% year-over-year to $5.88 billion and exceeded the market’s prediction. At $5.8 billion, product sales were up 2%. Product sales in the U.S market were unchanged from the prior-year period, but Europe registred a model decline.
Product-wise, higher sales volumes of HIV drug Biktarvy pushed up overall sales. However, it was partially offset by a drop in the sales of chronic hepatitis C virus products.
For fiscal 2020, the company currently forecasts product sales in the range of $21.8 billion to $22.2 billion, and unadjusted earnings between $5.15 per share and $5.55 per share. On an adjusted basis, full-year earnings are forecast to be in the $6.05-$6.45 range. The management sees research and development expenses to increase in the mid-single-digit percentage.
Gilead Sciences shares made strong gains this week and closed Tuesday’s regular session higher. The stock, which witnessed significant volatility in the past twelve months, rose 17% since the beginning of the year.
Campbell Soup Company (NYSE: CPB) reported first quarter 2023 earnings results today. Net sales increased 15% year-over-year to $2.57 billion. Organic sales growth was 15%. Net earnings attributable to Campbell Soup
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Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG): A few points to keep in mind if you have an eye on this restaurant chain
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NEW YORK — Jil Sander has a minimalist take on fashion. But when it comes to choosing retail locations, it's eclectic.
This fall, the firm, already opened in Moscow's Red Square, revealed plans to open in St. Petersburg. It also has selected a five-story building at 30 Howard Street by Crosby Street at the southern end SoHo here, according to sources. "It does seem a bit off the beaten path," said one real estate source.
Issa Rae stopped by WWD's NYC headquarters to talk about season two of "Insecure," which premieres this Sunday on HBO. Click link in bio for all the details. #wwdeye (📷: @jgreenery; Styled by @mayteallende)
A Stella McCartney sketch of a custom dress made from protein-based silk in partnership with biotech lab Bolt Threads. The dress will be displayed at The Museum of Modern Art's upcoming design exhibition, "Items: Is Fashion Modern?"


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NBA Sneaker Recap 12/26-12/30
The athletes of the National Basketball Association who played on Christmas day are coming off a great showing during that night of great games. Since then, they've managed to keep up the trend of eye-catching footwear and before the year is out, we get a look at what the athletes laced up around the league over the past few days.
We start off with athletes who decided to bring out their "Bred" Air Jordan 11's which continues to be a highly desirable sneaker. The likes of Monta Ellis and Amir Johnson, who've been unofficially repping Jordan Brand strongly brought them out. Keeping it in the JB family, the Suns' Shannon Brown showed out in the "Cool Grey" 9's while the Knicks' J.R. Smith continued his great scoring in the "Playoff" 12's.
The Air Max Hyperposite continues to be a footwear choice by several athletes such as rookie sensation Anthony Davis, Chris Bosh, Lamarcus Aldridge, and Al Horford who all brought out Player Exclusive versions of the popular Nike Basketball model. Footwear from the Penny line was also seen as Deron Williams, Charlie Villanueva, and Thaddeus Young all balled in the "Orlando" Penny 5's while Rajon Rondo went with the black/stealth Foamposite Ones.
Signature athlete footwear was also on display in abundance as the likes of Kobe, LeBron, KD, and CP all showed up in their respective signature kicks. Kobe may have outshown them all as he unveiled a few pairs of Player Exclusive Kobe 8's coming in Lakers colors. LeBron brought out his "Pressure" joints while KD and CP went with "Home" versions of their current models.
Click through the large gallery of footwear above and let us know who had the best sneaker sighting around the NBA.


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Minerva Dairy Inc., an Ohio processor, is manufacturing a Greek yogurt butter for Ilios Dairy Brands LLC, a marketer based in Minerva, Ohio. Launched this week, the butter is the first for Ilios, which expects to roll out more products in 2013.
Ilios Greek yogurt butter is an all-natural probiotic butter that has no artificial flavors, no artificial colors and no preservatives. According to the company, the Greek yogurt butter contains five live and active cultures and, compared to conventional butter has:
• 25% less fat
• 30% fewer calories
• 33% less cholesterol
• 75% less sodium
By combining rBST free cream with protein-rich strained Greek yogurt, the butter is said to be an incredibly smooth, creamy and flavorful. It is sold in a 15 ounce re-sealable tub and traditional quarter sticks in a one-pound carton.
“Our goal is to offer pure and wholesome dairy foods that today’s consumer can truly feel good about putting on their family’s table. Too often, new products in the dairy category promise a healthier alternative to traditional dairy products, but achieve this through a combination of unnatural chemicals and ingredients” said Sue Delegan, Ilios Dairy Brands LLC president.
Delegan said this campaign is an “equal collaboration” with Minerva. The butter is currently available in New York City, northern New Jersey and some Wisconsin markets.
Minerva Dairy offers contract services for a wide variety of cheeses, including Cheddar, Swiss, Italian and Kosher styles.
This Greek yogurt butter was part of a new product round-up for National Dairy Month, see more new products in our article — 5 New Dairy Foods to Celebrate National Dairy Month.


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HTC One E9+ now officially listed with specs
Over the last few weeks we’ve been hearing rumors about a device that was originally dubbed the HTC A55 and eventually became known as the HTC One E9+. We’ve seen leaked specs and also images of the smartphone, and now the HTC One E9+ aka A55 has become officially listed giving confirmed specs of the phone and color options.
HTC still hasn’t announced a price for the new smartphone or a release date for that matter, but the One E9+ has shown up on the company’s China website. The handset will be available in gold sepia, meteor grey, and classic rose gold two-tone color choices. As far as specs are concerned they tie in with those that were previously leaked.
You’re looking at a 2GHz MediaTek MT6795M 64-bit octa-core processor, 3GB of RAM, and 16GB or 32GB of internal storage, expandable via microSD. It has a 2800 mAh battery, and it runs the Android Lollipop operating system with HTC’s Sense 7 UI. It’s a dual nano SIM handset and the phone has dual front-facing BoomSound speakers with Dolby Audio. Connectivity is catered for with 4G LTE, dual-band WiFi a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1, and NFC. It weighs in at 150g and measures 156.5mm Ã—76.5mm Ã—7.54mm.
As for the display and camera set-up there’s an odd discrepancy here. On the main page it’s shown as having a 5.5-inch display with Quad HD resolution resulting in 534 ppi, and a 20-megapixel rear camera as was leaked earlier and looks to be correct. However, the specs listing says it has a 1080p resolution display and a 13-megapixel rear camera.
We expect the phone to officially launch at an upcoming HTC event in April so hopefully we’ll soon be hearing details of pricing and availability. Are you waiting for the HTC One E9+ to release?


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Sonic the Hedgehog has a new boss.
Sega said today it has made a couple of executive appointments to fill the gap after the departure of Simon Jeffery, the Sega of America president who resigned to join iPhone game maker Ngmoco.
First, Naoya Tsurumi will assume worldwide responsibility for Sega’s consumer business, which includes Sega of Japan, Sega of America and Sega of Europe.
Meanwhile, Mike Hayes, who is president of the European operation, will become president and chief operating officer of both Sega of America and Sega of Europe. He will report to Tsurumi. The moves will align the Western markets and increase collaboration among territories.
Jeffery served for four years as president and COO of Sega of America, helping it move into new Western game markets as it transitioned out of hardware into software. Tsurumi has served in a variety of Sega roles since 1992.


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BERLIN (Reuters) -Germany’s financial watchdog BaFin said on Thursday that it planned to clamp down on the marketing, distribution and sale of futures products with additional payment obligations.
It isn’t the first time that BaFin has moved to ban a product for retail investors but comes as the watchdog increasingly focuses on consumer protection following a revamp and new leadership.
BaFin said that such futures, trade in which amounts to some 80 billion euros per year, expose investors to “substantial risk”.
“In highly volatile market situations, these products can result in unlimited losses,” it said.
Futures contracts are agreements to buy or sell an asset or commodity on a particular date and allow investors to take a view on future pricing.
Online brokers in Germany have recently increased their offerings for futures products.
BaFin published a draft of the order on Thursday and is giving market participants until March 17 to comment.
BaFin already banned the sale of financial contracts for differences (CFDs) in 2017, making use of sweeping new consumer protection powers.
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Paul Hastings, Slaughter and May and Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati have secured roles for longstanding clients on Samsung Electronics’ $310m (£198m) acquisition of UK chipmaker CSR’s mobile technology development business.
Paul Hastings Hong Kong corporate partner Daniel Kim, Palo Alto corporate partner Matthew Berger and London corporate partner Garrett Hayes advised Samsung on the transaction, which will strengthen the South Korean company’s smartphone platform and patent portfolio.
Slaughters represented London-listed CSR, with the team led by corporate partner William Underhill alongside IT and outsourcing head Rob Sumroy.
Silicon Valley firm Wilson Sonsini also advised the UK company, fielding Palo Alto technology transactions specialist Selwyn Goldberg as the lead partner. Corporate partners David Segre and Steven Bernard, real estate and environmental partner Susan Reinstra and employee benefits and compensation partner David Thomas were also part of the US firm’s team, with all of them based in Palo Alto.
The same teams from both firms previously advised CSR on its merger with US company Zoran Corporation last year.
Samsung is a long-term client of Paul Hastings, with Kim acting as the relationship partner. The company has been engaged by the client for a number of other transactions in Europe in the past year, including advising Samsung on the sale of its hard-disk drive operations to Seagate Technology late last year and its acquisition of Sweden’s Nanoradio earlier this year.
The firm has applied for a licence to open an office Seoul (6 March 2012) and plans to relocate most, if not all, of the ten-lawyer Korea team from Hong Kong to Seoul as soon as it is permitted to.


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Restrained by a local court from using Burger King as its name, the 1992-founded restaurant has now appealed in the Bombay High Court for relief against the order in a suit filed by Florida-based Burger King Holdings, Inc or BK. Incomparable on any parameter, their battle is for the name 'Burger King', which BK holds a trademark on, while it's the identity of this little eatery since the pre-internet era.
Such cases of trademark infringement --sporadic in India so far-- will only increase now on as India will soon notify the Trade Marks (Amendment) Act, 2010 and join the international trademark system. Indian companies can then file for trademark registration in over 87 countries by a single application at any trademark office in India.
Companies from these countries will also be able to seek trademark protection in India by filing an application at the trademark office within their country. With the global economic epicentre shifting towards Asia-Pacific, Indian companies are becoming global and foreign companies looking to start up in India.
"The amendment in the trademark act is to support India's accession to the Madrid Protocol (see below for details) that allows international filing of trademarks. We are discussing some pending issues with the Ministry of Law. I hope they will get sorted out a couple of months. We are working on the IT backend needed to support communication in this system," he said. His office also has more problems to address. ( see below for details)
Once that comes through, the battle for trademarks is going to grow in the country, where most companies don't bother to register their trademarks. Companies with unregistered trademarks will likely face trademark infringement notices when companies with similar but registered trademarks come to India or may face opposition in other geographies where they try to expand.
"There is a great threat of duplication and takes a long litigation to protect your trademarks if they are not registered. Companies should register trademarks as soon as they decide on the name.
It is easier to register your trademark first and oppose further registration of similar marks, rather than challenge an already registered trademark," Jatin Trivedi, an advocate and Intellectual Property Attorney at an Ahmedabad based law firm.
Mr Trivedi handled international litigation for eight clients from Gujarat to protect their trademarks from infringement. In two cases, KB Zaveri and Jade Blue, the trademarks were used unregistered for long time in India. After they applied for a trademark registration years later as their business grew, they were shocked to find those trademarks already registered in the US.
It took them a court battle to get the trademarks in their names. In other cases, the companies chose to give up litigation and adopt another trademark in the other country. "They took a seemingly practical approach instead of carrying on the lengthy litigation," Mr Trivedi said.
"But this isn't practical in the long run. In this era of global marketing, having different trademarks in different countries is not feasible and will create more confusion. It is also expensive to change a trademark after years of established identity and goodwill."
There is no legal obligation to register trademarks as trademark laws respect right to first use, but in case of dispute, the first use needs to be proved. The trademark office also disallows registration for trademarks that are similar to unregistered yet well-known trademarks.
However, 'well-known' isn't well-defined yet. ( see below for details ). The law also allows companies to challenge trademarks already registered and get them struck off the registry. It would take a lengthy legal battle to do that and onus of proving first use is on the opposing party.
In such cases, if the opposing part is a smaller company, it gives up the legal battle and changes way as it does not have funds to continue fighting, says Dipak Parmar, a Mumbai-based trademark attorney and founder of law firm Cyber-IPR.
"Many local trademark owners were prevented from using their own trademarks by foreign companies who filed trademark application for identical or similar mark and followed up with legal proceedings. In most cases, SMEs gave up as they had not registered their trademarks and failed to keep documentary records of usage to defend their unregistered trademarks," he said.
Many businesses, unaware of the trademark provisions, assume that registering a company by a particular name gives them right and protection for that name. Though logical, this isn't always the case, as Naresh Gurnani, a Mumbai-based travel agent, realised the hard way some time ago. After successfully defending himself in an Indian court, he lost his website domain to an order from a US court and eventually had to shut down his company 10 years later.
Gurnani had set up and registered Travelocity India Pvt Ltd as a travel agency in 2000, oblivious of Travelocity.com LP which started in the US four years earlier. "I was unaware of trademarks or of this company when I started up and had assumed that company registration is enough.
I received the first notice from this company in 2004 and successfully defended myself in the Bombay High Court then," he said. Travelocity.com LP then filed a cybersquatting case against Gurnani in the Virginia Court in the US in 2009.
"They got an ex-parte order and walked away with my domain and my entire business along with it. I went through a lot of mental agony and harassment. Though I still own the company I am scared to use that name for business."
He wishes he would have known of trademarks before so that he would have been able to better protect his company. Trademark search with the registry shows that the US company filed in 2003 for trademark over 'Travelocity' and was granted rights to it for India.
For Pune's Burger King restaurant, it started in the pre-internet era when information did not flow between countries as it does today for it to know of its US counterpart. "My client started business 1992, when it was neither aware of the Florida company nor of the need for trademarks," said Advocate Abhijit Sarwate, who is representing Burger King restaurant in the court.
"There is no similarity between the two companies, but the Pune court ruled against my client. We have challenged that order," He said companies should take a lesson and check for company names in trademark registries of all countries before they begin business, to avoid litigation years later.
Last year, Pune's chocolate-based eatery chain Cad B had to change its name following a stay obtained by Cadbury's UK from the Bombay High Court. Five years old then, it had 95 outlets in 35 cities.
More problems for Indians
The vast expanse, cultural diversity and rich mythology in India provide a variety of names that can be catchy brand names. Adopted by businesses and yet unregistered, they become ready to use for companies outside India in similar areas. Ahmedabad-based Havmor Ice Cream is currently in litigation to strike off the trademark over the name 'Havmor' granted in the US to a local partnership.
While the company had started using the name over five decades ago, it was shocked to see two NRIs file for and get rights to the trademark in 1999 in the US. Incidentally, in most of the other cases where brands from India were trademarked in the US, including KB Zaveri and Jade Blue, the owners were NRIs.
The attraction of Americans towards Indian knowledge and India's failure to protect its own intellectual property has been India's headache for quite some time. The cases of Neem, Turmeric and Basmati are glaring examples, where US firms were granted rights to what is Indian knowledge.
It took two years for India to cancel a patent granted to University of Mississippi Medical Centre over 'use of turmeric in wound healing.' The battle to cancel a patent granted to US Department of Agriculture over a neem-based fungicide lasted for over a decade. Fifteen years after American company RiceTec Inc was granted rights to the name 'Basmati' - the long-grained aromatic rice grown in India for thousands of years - the issue still rages on.
Company name registrations are governed by Ministry of Corporate Affairs while the Ministry of Law presides over registration of trademarks. Both trademarks and company names serve the same objective; unique identification of companies to do business and gives right to the first user.
Both are public identities of companies with minor differences in their administration. So it is only logical and now high time that both these be integrated and brought under one ministry. Companies that are allowed to take a particular name as their corporate identity should also be granted trademark over that name.
If trademarks are well known but not registered, the patent registry does reject registration requests for similar marks. However, there is no definition of what is considered well-known. "The definition of 'well-known' is subjective," said a trademark attorney who did not wish to be named.
"If trademark registry officials know of a mark, then it's well known. If they are unaware of an otherwise well known brand, in another city or state, it's not well-known for them." The list of well-known trademarks published by the trademark registry for India contains only 54 names currently.
What is the Madrid Protocol
The Madrid Protocol is a procedural treaty between countries to facilitate international trademark registration. Administered by WIPO, a trademark owner may protect a trademark in up to 87 countries plus the European Union by filing one application, in one language (English, French or Spanish), with one set of fees, in one currency (Swiss Francs).
An important part of the system is that if the trademark office of a chosen country does not oppose the application within 18 months, the trademark is considered granted. According to the online estimation tool of WIPO, registration of a trademark in about 84 countries costs about 20,000 Swiss Francs in administrative fees.
Problems at the trade mark registry
The Trade Marks (Amendment) Act, 2010 was approved by the Parliament and the President in 2010, but is yet waiting to come into force. The trademark office is woefully understaffed and already under severe workload.
According to answers to queries which intellectual property blog SpicyIP sought under RTI in December 2011, 67 of the 122 sanctioned posts for the trademark registry are vacant. The Trade Marks Registry has a backlog of over 1,35,000 applications for rectifications and oppositions (the ones which we say are likely to increase).
Adding more problems, the Trade Marks registry lost 44,000 of such files as per the declaration it filed before the Delhi High Court in a 2011 case Haldiram India versus Union of India.
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Prague is waking up. The tourist returns and the center becomes more expensive, there are only errors
As a rule, they have driven a million km. The company sells the used cars to the customers who will offer the largest method, especially the company of the company. He gave the Karosy an ad.
Citybuses, known in France as Renault Agora, are manufactured by Karosa Vysok Mto in cooperation with Renault within the Irisbus Group. According to the technical director of DPP, Jan Urovsky, more than one of them in Prague is probably only in France. In Prague, it was the kind of low-cost buses that the company bought, before that it was only those low-cost Neoplan cars.
According to Jan Barchnek, who is in charge of operating the bus at the company, Citybuses were very modern cars in the world, which also proved to be reliable and durable in operation. The vast majority of them drove more than a million km, he said. According to the company’s representatives, one of the cars even covered 1.4 million kilometers.
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Now, according to the company piel as, they will say goodbye to cars of this type for a quarter of a century. According to Urovsky, most of them will be in the company. It is not the case that we ourselves dismantle the buses somewhere and throw them into some containers on the company, he explained, adding that the cars are sold to others.
He added that the company picks up usable parts from the bus, but in the case of Citybus it does not make sense, because everyone is eliminated and the parts would not be available. But as long as that type is in operation, of course there are a lot of things that said.
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One of these buses has been located in the Museum of Public Transport in Steovice since 2017, where the farewell to the buses took place today. Then five of them went on the last ride to Strahov. According to the museum’s director Petr Malek, the construction of a new hall for buses is in full swing, where this and the cars will be located. urovsk added that one model will be deployed on the upcoming bus retrolin, which will be run by standard Karosy. According to the level, the first still operating Karosa models are set to be discontinued, which is likely to take place next year. These are the last high-floor cars and the last with the Euro 3 standard, he said.
The company has about 1,200 buses, which are gradually being renewed. By 2030, it has to buy 960. In addition to diesel engines, there is a full range of various types of electric buses or cars with hybrid drive.


text: Negotiations over trade barriers has once again come to the fore as the European Union met with China late last week to discuss reversing the recession that has hindered their respective economies. Following the second day of talks, EU Trade Commissioner Catherine Ashton stated "trade and investment will lead us out of the current crisis". The US, China and India rejected last year's deal to remove trade barriers, but due to falling demand from wealthy economies for Chinese and Brazilian imports, negotiations have reopened with a view to encourage more trade. "We received assurances that the Chinese will keep their stimulus package fair, open and transparent," said EU trade official Mauro Petriccione, who added that whether that would occur may be a different story. Other issues on the table include safety standards and copyright infringements.


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The website details the cost of living in Richmond
Earning a monthly net income of $ 3,000 won’t go that far.
One of the draws of living in a city like Richmond can be its beautiful nature and outdoor spaces, a variety of restaurants, and many cultural activities.
However, like everything good in life, there is a price to pay.
A recent report from Numbeo, a website that provides up-to-date information on living conditions and costs in different cities and countries, details the cost of living in Richmond, ranging from transportation and utilities, to restaurants and the monthly rent.
And it probably won’t be surprising that it doesn’t come cheap.
According to Numbeo, the average monthly cost of renting a one-bedroom apartment in the city center is $ 1,846.88, but for people who prefer to live outside of the city, the rental price is $ 1,457.14.
The average cost for two people to dine at a restaurant per week in Richmond is $ 70 for a three-course non-alcoholic meal. However, for people looking to just fill their stomachs rather than a fancy meal, the cost is just $ 15.50 per person.
A monthly transit pass costs $ 100 per month to get around Richmond.
For a Richmond bachelor who is okay with living on an essential grocery list, their weekly expenses could be around $ 106.10. And in this case, the “essential” here refers to a liter of milk, 500 grams of white bread, a kilogram of local cheese, chicken fillets, beef, 12 eggs, a kilogram of tomatoes, potatoes and apples. , etc.
The average cost of utilities is $ 187.75 per month, including Internet, cable services, electricity, heat and air conditioning.
Numbeo says residents of Richmond have to pay an average of $ 68.50 per month to join a fitness club or work out at a gym.
Clothing and footwear
For people who like to keep up with the latest fashion trends, including buying a pair of jeans, running shoes, or leather work shoes, the average costs are around $ 318.84.
Although costs appear high, Numbeo noted that rental prices in Richmond are still 15.59% lower than in Vancouver, along with restaurant and grocery prices, which are respectively 14.23%. % and 17% lower than Vancouver.


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Is there a kid version of TikTok?
For kids under age 13, there’s a version of TikTok where they can create videos but not post them, and they can view only videos deemed appropriate for children..
Why is Tik Tok so popular?
It’s perhaps another reason why TikTok is such an appealing platform. The app allows those with even the smallest followings to “go viral” and become online celebrities overnight. TikTok also has the standard features that you’d expect from a social network including direct messages and the option to “like” videos.
Is Tik Tok really banned?
On August 6, President Trump issued executive orders that would ban two apps, TikTok and WeChat, from operating in the US if they were not sold by their respective Chinese parent companies by September 15. (In response, TikTok is now suing the Trump administration.)
Why we should not use Tik Tok?
The concern is that any data that is stored or processed in China is subject to state-sponsored surveillance. TikTok users around the world are sharing their location data and other behavioral information with the app, and that’s why people are concerned.
What is bad about Tik Tok?
TikTok lets users easily share short funny clips which can go viral really easily. But TikTok has been criticized by US senators for censorship, privacy, and child safety. Because TikTok is owned by the Chinese company ByteDance there are concerns that TikTok might censor content that doesn’t appease China.
Why is TikTok app banned?
The executive orders argue TikTok and WeChat should be banned from the U.S. market due to national security concerns. … U.S. officials also worry the apps censor political speech and could be used to spread misinformation.
What is the problem with TikTok?
In April, TikTok told Forbes a fix was underway. Research published by Check Point, a cybersecurity company in Israel, found that the app’s security vulnerabilities allowed hackers to manipulate content, delete videos and reveal personal information.
Which country banned TikTok?
IndiaOn June 29, India banned TikTok and 58 other Chinese apps. The ban was triggered by a border clash between Indian and Chinese soldiers, where India has 20 casualties. It says the ban is about preserving “data sovereignty.”
Which countries have banned TikTok?
Along with India, the U.S. is among the first countries to impose an outright ban on TikTok, but there are other countries around the world considering similar measures. Japan is also thinking about imposing a ban on the platform that’s nationwide, and Indonesia actually enacted a temporary ban on the platform in 2018.


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Carolina Dybeck Happe to be next CFO at AP Møller-Maersk
AP Møller-Maersk has appointed Carolina Dybeck Happe as its new chief financial officer. In joining the ...
Russian Railways-owned GGEFCO has named Anthony Gunn as executive vice president of its freight forwarding division.
Mr Gunn has over 25 years’ experience in the sector and was most recently MD Europe at XPO Logistics, which he joined as part of the management team of Menlo, the contract logistics operation of Con-way, after it was acquired by XPO in 2015.
He joined Menlo in 2000, where he held various management positions. During the 16 years spent in Menlo Mr Gunn built a team of experts to double the region’s turnover and profit.
He began his career in the defence industry in purchasing and supply services. He then moved into the semiconductor industry, where he headed up supply chain management for a leading manufacturer in the US and Europe.
Mr Gunn said: “I am happy to join the Gefco group, a leader in automotive and industrial logistics. I see plenty of opportunities for synergies within Gefco that will benefit our customers, such as developing strategic corridors and moving forward in digitalisation.”


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During a hearing two years ago, Gaming Control Board Chairman A.G. Burnett questioned how long the regulatory arm of regulators could extend if big hedge funds such as Goldman Sachs or Bain Capital decided to set up separate entities to bet on sports.
Nevada lawmakers are considering a bill that would allow businesses or other entities to place pooled sports bets. The bill would require a USD 1,000 registration fee, as well as renewal fees of USD 500 per year.
“I would like to invite everybody to make sure to come by our booth at NIGA and see what we can offer in terms of terrific game play, fantastic cabinets and proven concepts and solutions for gaming at its best,” Rick Meitzler said.
Roughly two months after ICE in London, NIGA marks the US premiere for the latest Novomatic product innovations presented by US group subsidiary Novomatic Americas. “The array of market specific and international products will for sure call for attention,” company representatives said.
Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval said the states were “leading by example to provide a legal, tightly regulated online poker market that protects consumers in both our states.”
Nevada and Delaware have formally launched an online poker network that will enable players in two US states to connect and take part in internet poker gaming activities.
A bill to create two casino gambling "destination resorts" in south Florida divided the Republican-controlled statehouse on Thursday, with the expansion of craps, slots and high-stakes gaming opposed by family-oriented tourist attractions.
GamCrowd.com and Clarion Events have agreed a content and event partnership that covers the international event organizer’s three core gaming exhibitions: ICE Totally Gaming, GiGse and EiG.
Aristocrat Technologies will join SAGSE Panama event, which will take place at El Panama Convention Center.
The agreement between Pololo Gaming and Endorphina allows Pololo Gaming to integrate Endorphina's games to all their casinos.
Struggling casino operator Caesars Entertainment was raked over the coals by Nevada gaming regulators on Thursday.
One lucky slot enthusiast has more than a million reasons to treasure his whopping USD1,149,196 jackpot rewarded by IGT from its Megabucks video slot at Mohegan Sun in Connecticut on March 7, 2015.
Live dealer gaming system provider Ezugi has entered an exclusive four-year agreement with Jockey Club del Perú. Ezugi will provide a full range of gaming products including live casino, slots, pool betting, lottery and sportsbook with players in Peru.
PartyPoker, the online poker brand of bwin.party, has unveiled a new loyalty store in order to offer customers a more accessible and simplified rewards program.
Aristocrat is set to make history at NIGA 2015 when the company unveils its new and revolutionary Mobile Concierge app, the newest innovation for its Oasis 360 solution. Mobile Concierge increases player loyalty and reduces costs.
Inspired will be showcasing its Virtual Sports portfolio at FADJA on stand 49E. Delegates can look forward to getting hands on with Inspired’s newest VLT games and its Machete VLT cabinet.
In a special sit-down with Yogonet, Brunner discussed Betradar’s expectations for the upcoming FADJA trade show, stressing that the company’s motto is “Make every appearance a successful one.”
Gaming Laboratories International (GLI) will be exhibiting at FADJA 2015. The company has been a strong supporter of gaming in Colombia and throughout Latin America for more than 15 years.
The company that owns the Stratosphere, Arizona Charlie’s and the Aquarius in Laughlin, reported its fourth-quarter and full-year earnings yesterday. To see the report, read the full article.
Online gambling games provider GECO Gaming and the online operations of William Hill have inked a games supply agreement that will see offerings from Core Gaming, The Games Company, MX Digital, Revolver, Bet Digital and the Games Warehouse delivered via the GECO remote gaming server facility.
After nine years service in positions including that of director of investor relations and company secretary for Paddy Power, Jack Massey will leave the company at the end of August 2015 to pursue other interests, the company said.
Gaming operator Mansion Group has confirmed that its current chief operating officer Sagi Lahav is to replace Guy Gussarsky as chief executive officer.
Phil Holmes, vice-president of strategy and planning at the Atlantic Lottery Corporation (ALC), has urged gambling companies to peer into the future if they are serious about continuing to operate successfully in the years to come.


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At Tricolor Auto Acceptance, technology drives the goal of delivering seamless, sustainable financial products across dealerships and digital channels, President and Chief Operating Officer Don Goin told Auto Finance Excellence.
“Our business strategy is hyper-focused on the customer experience relative to financial inclusion,” Goin said. “Part of this strategy is the prioritization of product development that simultaneously solves for differentiated experiences and efficiency in how we operate.”
Goin spoke with AFE about the subprime lender’s new Google AdWords campaign, the most overrated innovations in auto finance, the biggest concerns facing the industry, and the major lessons he’s learned in his 17-year tenure in the industry. What follows is an edited version of Goin’s conversation with AFE.
Auto Finance Excellence: In March, Tricolor implemented Google’s AdWords advertising platform to attract a more refined set of customers. What was the impetus for that initiative?
DG: Our core customer is highly engaged online, particularly on social media, and most of them interact digitally via smartphones. We are deploying Google and a handful of other companies as part of an overarching lead-generation and customer-retention strategy. We implemented these with a test-and-learn methodology and found interesting results that have led us to continue our investment.
AFE: What is the most underrated innovation in auto finance that you’d like to incorporate into Tricolor’s practices?
DG: It’s probably easier to define overrated innovations in auto finance!
I started my career as a software engineer and spent most of my career building technology capabilities and organizations in and around auto finance. Even in my operations roles, I employed technology heavily and always had a nearby software engineering team. Those experiences help me see through market hype and distill promoted technologies to their core capabilities.
Frankly, a lot of what we see in mainstream technology today has been around for a long time, it just hasn’t been as accessible. For example, the distributed computing that we see in cloud services has been around for decades, but great companies like Amazon and Google have now made it available to the masses. The math behind algorithms that drive artificial intelligence and machine learning were proven out long ago, but the computing capacity had to catch up.
The greatest advancement has been in the widespread adoption of technologies like APIs, Big Data, cloud, and machine learning, because they generate an ecosystem of capabilities that are much easier to develop and integrate than we’ve seen in the past. In the end, it’s more about what an organization is able to do with a given technology and how they choose to innovate than [about] the technology itself.
If I’m placing bets on what to choose next, I would make the bet on AI. Business leaders should pay very close attention to what is happening with machine learning, computer vision, natural language processing, and social network analysis. AI appears to be growing globally at a much faster rate than we expected in terms of VC funding, startups, earnings call mentions, and patents.
AFE: What is the biggest concern the industry is facing? Interest rates? Tightening regulations?
DG: I think the industry is too focused on price. Lenders are just beating each other up. I’d rather see companies focus on the customer experience, matching customers with vehicles they desire and to offering affordable financing options they need and deserve.
AFE: What major lessons do you take away from your 17-year tenure in the industry, and how do you apply those lessons to the changing auto finance business?
DG: That’s a big question! I’ve had the good fortune to work with a number of innovative companies and many talented people over the years. Thee auto finance business is more challenging today than ever. But looking back, I think there are some important lessons in how to be successful.
In the early days, we were using faxes for credit applications and doing our own data entry on the funding floor for contracts and stipulations. Buyers worked every deal over the phone, and servicing was mostly manual. As the industry evolved and became more digital, it put pressure on our pace of innovation, and we had to adapt accordingly.
I’ve also had experiences where we were the digital leaders, causing competitive disruption. In either case, I characterize my most successful experiences as those that occurred during intense periods of change, with lean, at organizational structures and very talented people. The focus and unity of talented people drive a dramatically different result.
Today, the pace of change is increasing, and the cycles occur in compressed timeframes compared to a decade ago. Competing in an efficient market with digital disruptors means we need to be more agile and execute with more precision than ever before while ensuring we have good controls across our business.
My advice for others would be to focus on real business problems and don’t follow the pack. Innovate toward capabilities that make you more competitive by listening to the customer. Don’t undertake a “digital transformation” project — just be digital. Finally, never lose sight of risk management, controls, and cybersecurity. They serve an important purpose that will allow you to be a market disruptor without disrupting your business.


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Walmart published some details about the Walmart Black Friday on Walmart.com.
Last week Walmart announced that they will do things differently with the highly anticipated Walmart Black Friday Ad. This year you can register your email address with Walmart and you will be first to know about the Walmart Black Friday 2011 deals. Walmart has now put up a page with details on what customers can expect on the Walmart Black Friday sales event.
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Walmart just announced to release the Walmart Black Friday 2011 Ad at 12:01am November 10. This is midnight tonight.
Walmart says: "Make it easy on yourself and let Walmart.com do the leg work for you this Black Friday — all you have to do is sit back and watch your inbox for updates on all the Black Friday special sure to make your wishes come true." Well, I would not take that too seriously. Yes, you will receive the Walmart Black Friday deals information via email. If that is really soon enough so you can get in on the Walmart Black Friday 2011 doorbuster deals is a different question. It really depends on how Walmart is doing this. First of all I expect that Walmart will at some point in the next two weeks reveal the 2011 Walmart Black Friday Ad. What kind of deals Walmart is then revealing on Black Friday itself is kind of an interesting question. They could also mean that the Black Friday Ad is focused entirely on in-store deals and doorbusters. In parallel Walmart will the unveil special online Black Friday deals for online shoppers.
In terms of deals, Walmart says to find the widest selection and amazing prices on some of the season's most sought-after gifts in every department. You will be able to choose from Black Friday deals on apparel & jewelry, baby gear, electronics, items for the home, furniture, health & beauty essentials, movies, music & books, outdoor living items, sports & fitness equipment, toys, video games and more at Black Friday prices. And you can take advantage of free shipping this Black Friday on thousands of in-stock items. More details on Walmart.
To register for the Walmart Black Friday Ad and deals information, you need to register here. Walmart somehow removed the special banner for the registration at the moment.
We will continue to update you on the latest about the Walmart Black Friday 2011 Ad and sales. Until now, Walmart did not have any really headline grabbing deals. Best Buy and Target have already set new standards for early Black Friday sales last weekend.
Black Friday 2011 is off the an incredible start with 32-inch TVs under $200 and Laptops under $200. We will again provide you with complete coverage of Black Friday including buying guides, deal analyses, Black Friday Ads and more in our Black Friday Hub. New this year is our new site Black Friday Countdown. Black Friday Countdown counts down to Black Friday 2011 with exclusive predictions, rumors, deals, news and ads. Our new Black Friday Mart has launched. Find the best Black Friday 2011 Deals in one place and create your Black Friday Deals Wish-list and share it with your friends.


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NEW YORK ( TheStreet) -- Black Friday has historically been regarded as the day when retailers move from a loss (red) into profit (black) for the year. While the explanation no longer holds much relevance, this year the day after Thanksgiving could be critical for several major retailers.
Following several quarters, and in some instances, years of mishaps getting back on track during the holiday season is critical for those with fading brands, merchandise misses, internal blunders and large store fleets.
Specifically, in the apparel space, many will be working to reduce inventory levels, which have ballooned in recent months, said Dana Telsey of Telsey Advisory Group.
For a few retailers, the holiday season could be a true turning point. For others, it could solidify their position at the bottom of the barrel.The November and December selling period account for a big chunk of sales for retailers, making up anywhere from 25% to 40% of total holiday sales, according to the National Retail Federation. Here's a look at the retailers heading into the holiday season with challenges that are relying on Black Friday madness to revive their business.
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Car owners are being confused with the initials car companies use for their safety devices. These acronyms, such as ABS and ESC are bandied about to describe vital safety equipment. But recent studies have shown showed that car buyers are being left so puzzled by the acronyms that safety is now only the 10th most important factor when it comes to buying a car. It’s considered less important than colour, appearance and brand.
We’ve devised this handy car safety jargon buster to help owners and car buyers figure out what the kit they already own or might be about to buy does.


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Microsoft’s HoloLens project is quite different from consumer VR headsets like the Oculus Rift and the HTC Vive, so the company hasn’t made any attempt to beat those products to a wide release. However, we are seeing Microsoft ramp up its efforts to distribute development kits.
On Monday, Microsoft announced that it was handing out a second wave of invites to developers who had registered their interest in a pre-release version of the hardware, according to a report from WinBeta. Interested parties who did so are advised to check the status of their application via official Microsoft channels.
As announced at BUILD 2016 earlier this year, Microsoft began shipping the first wave of HoloLens development kits on March 30. This version of the hardware includes the all-important headset, a carrying case, and the “clicker” peripheral that’s currently being used to navigate its UI.
Breakthrough tech like HoloLens is exciting on a conceptual level, but in order to convince consumers that its price point is warranted, content is king. Hardware isn’t going to fly off shelves if it doesn’t offer up compelling experiences that can’t be enjoyed anywhere else — and that’s where developers come in.
Putting HoloLens in the hands of as many developers as possible increases the likelihood that someone will create a killer app that can sell the headset to the masses when the time is right. As such, it benefits Microsoft to make a new wave of development kits available as soon as possible.
However, a piece of future tech like this doesn’t come cheap; a HoloLens development kit will set you back a hefty $3,000. If that sounds like a fair price, you can head to Microsoft’s HoloLens site to check the status of your application, or register to be considered for the next round of development kit invites.
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Product support platform SmartEquip last week reached the milestone of 2 million part orders transacted by customers through its network. SmartEquip estimates that operational and transactional savings generated by the SmartEquip Network for manufacturers and equipment fleet owners is more than $50 per order for each party. Manufacturers and fleet owners realize these significant savings as a result of the speed, efficiency and accuracy made possible by SmartEquip’s technology. Network volume for parts transactions is rapidly approaching the $100 million mark.
“We have seen a steep increase in the use of our network over the past several quarters,” said Alex Schuessler, SmartEquip’s chairman and CEO. Approximately 1,300 rental industry branch and store locations have licensed SmartEquip technology to order parts and receive after-market service support via the network. This is over and above the tens of thousands of users accessing the SmartEquip network directly via a rapidly growing number of OEM-sponsored sites on the Internet.
“Many more manufacturers are joining the network to benefit from cost savings and improve service to their clients, especially during a severe downward cycle in the economy,” said Schuessler. “We are continuing to increase staff to accommodate this increased demand and extend the network, and to increase support for both existing and new members of our network.”
SmartEquip provides a platform that enables construction equipment suppliers, distributors and owners to dramatically increase asset productivity and reduce expenses. The SmartEquip technology platform supports key strategic procurement activities — from equipment and parts, to supplies and services — while bridging the technical exchange between the equipment suppliers and their customers. Manufacturers participating in the SmartEquip Network include Deutz, Doosan Infracore Portable Power, Gradall, Genie, JLG, John Deere, LeeBoy, Lull, Magnum Products, Manitou, Mi-T-M, Multiquip, Power Solutions, SkyTrak, Sakai, Sullair, Sullivan, Takeuchi, Volvo Construction Equipment and Wacker Neuson. Fleet owner participants include rental companies such as Acme Lift, the Cat Rental Stores, Sunbelt Rentals, United Rentals, Volvo Rents, and many others.


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The Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission is asking the state Legislature for more authority to halt excessive financial agreements between marijuana businesses and the municipalities in which they operate.
Marijuana firms in the state pay up to 3% of their annual revenue to the cities or towns they call home. Those payments are intended to offset a municipality’s costs for hosting cannabis companies.
But some municipalities require more than the 3% payment in the form of other fees or donations to charities, The Boston Globe reported – and that has become a barrier to entry for businesses.
More information about the commission’s move is available here.


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Asia Today: Tepco's Future; Brands Eye Hong Kong
In Japan, speculation is growing that the government will take over Tokyo Electric Power Co., facing huge losses from its nuclear power plant, while in Hong Kong the global brands are gathering for IPOs. WSJ's Jake Lee and Alison Tudor discuss.
This transcript has been automatically generated and may not be 100% accurate.
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Atlus has confirmed that Catherine: Full Body, which was announced earlier this week for Japan, will release in North America and Europe.
Catherine: Full Body is a remaster of the original Catherine that was released for PS3 and Xbox 360 back in 2011. In addition to being remaster for current gen platforms, players can also expect new content, including a new ending song, new anime cutscenes and sexy events, extensive difficulty settings, online features, and Cross-save. Catherine: Full Body will also feature a new love interest, "Rin", with distinct storyline elements for the character, new endings and additional puzzle content.
Although Catherine: Full Body is confirmed for PS4 and PS Vita in Japan, Atlus did not confirm on which platforms the game will be available in the West. The platforms, along with the release date, will be revealed at a later date.


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FinovateFall 2011 Demo Companies Announced!
FIn less than eight weeks, over 60 handpicked companies will take the stage at FinovateFall in Manhattan to demo their latest financial and banking technology innovations.
FinovateSpring 2011 Best of Show Award Winners Announced by The Finovate Group
The Finovate Group, organizers of the popular Finovate conference series, is pleased to announce the 7 “Best of Show” award winners from its annual FinovateSpring conference in San Francisco.
Outstanding in the Field: FinovateSpring 2011 Showcase
Finovate hosted their spring event this week at the San Francisco Design Center, bringing together the latest and greatest innovators for payments and financial service technologies in a massive exhibition hall in the city by the bay.
TILE Financial Unveils Financial Identity Profile to Strengthen Connection Between Financial Advisors and Under-30 Consumers
TILE Financial, developer of next-generation products for financial institutions, launched a major innovation to its platform on stage at the FinovateSpring conference this morning.
ChargeSmart and Plastic Jungle Announce Partnership Enabling Customers to Pay Bills with Gift Cards
ChargeSmart, an online consumer bill payment portal, and Plastic Jungle, the web’s largest secured gift card exchange, today announced a partnership to enable customers to use unredeemed gift cards to make payments on utility, car and mortgage bills.
Former Senior Execs from eBay, Oracle and Visa Unveil Latest Venture: FreeMonee, World’s First National Gift Network
A team of veterans from some of the biggest companies in banking, retail and e-commerce today announced at FinovateSpring 2011, the launch of FreeMonee, the first-of-its-kind national cash-gift network.
Aptys Solutions Launches aMobile Payment Solution for Businesses
Aptys Solutions, a payments network provider for financial institutions nationwide, offering the industry’s only common platform to support all aspects of payment processing, announced at FinovateSpring 2011 the availability of Aptys Mobile (aMobile)
Q2ebanking Discusses eBanking Security at FinovateSpring 2011
As cyber criminals and fraudsters become more advanced and increasingly focus their crimes on user-end computer attacks, community banks and credit unions must implement the most sophisticated e-banking security available to protect consumers.
FinovateSpring 2011 – Full Demo Lineup Revealed
FinovateSpring is less than 2 weeks away, and the conference is shaping up remarkably well. The 2011 spring show is poised to be the largest Finovate event yet – you won’t want to miss this two-day showcase of the biggest and most innovative new ideas in financial and banking technology.
Capital Access Network Debuts Daily Remittance PlatformTM At FinovateEurope
Speaking at FinovateEurope, New York-based Capital Access Network, Inc. (CAN) unveiled a Spanish language version of its Daily Remittance Platform (DRP), extending the power of this innovative technology
Lodo Launches PFM Cross-Selling Solution at Finovate
Lodo Software, a provider of personal financial management (PFM) software for banks and credit unions, today launched the FI Dashboard, a cross-selling tool purpose-built to work with the company’s OurCashFlow PFM solution.


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Africa Mobile Phone Accessories Market: South Africa Region Poised to Register a
Posted by harshada on March 24th, 2018
The Africa Mobile Phone Accessories market is anticipated to grow from US$ 2,315.9 Mn in 2016 to US$ 4,060.2 Mn by 2026, registering a CAGR of 5.8% in terms of revenue during the forecast period (2016-2026) – according to a new report “Mobile Phone Accessories Market: Africa Industry Analysis and Opportunity Assessment, 2016–2026” published by Future Market Insights. In this report, the Africa mobile phone accessories market is tracked in terms of value and volume, and is calibrated to obtain market revenue estimates.
According to Future Market Insights, “Increasing disposable income and rapid urbanisation are factors anticipated to drive growth of the Africa mobile phone accessories market over the forecast period. Increased internet usage and smartphone penetration, along with a robust growth of m-commerce is further expected to push the demand for mobile phone accessories in Africa during the forecast period.” The report also identifies factors likely to hamper the growth of the Africa mobile phone accessories market. Poor economic conditions and an established market captured by Chinese vendors are some of the major challenges expected to be faced by market players in the Africa mobile phone accessories market during the forecast period.
The overall Africa mobile phone accessories market is segmented on the basis of type, price, distribution channel, and region. The report provides market data in terms of value and volume and forecasts projections for the period 2016-2026.
In terms of region, Future Market Insights sees great potential in the Rest of Africa region, a segment that dominated the overall Africa mobile phone accessories market in 2015, accounting for more than one-third of the total market share. This segment is expected to be the largest revenue generator for mobile phone accessories in Africa by 2016, accounting for a revenue share of 44.1% by the end of 2016. The mobile phone accessories market in South Africa is projected to expand at the highest CAGR during the forecast period.
Future Market Insights forecasts a very promising scenario for key players operating in the Africa mobile phone accessories market over the next 10 years. Analysts are of the opinion that innovation in new product offerings and services will be a critical lever for companies such as Case-Mate, Muvit, and Mozo Accessories to consolidate their market position and establish a solid customer base.
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A modeling agency that only represents women aged 45 and over? In an industry that historically puts models on the pasture after 30 years (with very few exceptions), this is a revolutionary concept. But that’s exactly what former street style photographer Igor Gavar did when he founded Moscow-based Oldushka a year ago that flouts the rules of traditional fashion. As the name suggests, Oldushka is committed to finding work for “older” models and expanding their career opportunities. The agency currently represents 18 models, aged 45 to 85, based in cities across Russia.
“Beauty – it is a quality that increases in value over the years”, said Gavar vogue. “I met some really interesting faces and wanted to do a separate project with them. A modeling agency became that kind of project.
Gavar couldn’t have picked a better time to pursue his passion. The fashion industry’s narrow definition of beauty — one that uplifts those who are young, white, tall, thin, and cisgender — has begun to grow. Women in their 40s, 50s, 60s and beyond are more present this fashion month than in any season in recent memory. Fall 2017 runway shows by Dries Van Noten, Dolce & Gabbana, Simone Rocha, Guo Pei, Gareth Pugh, Tome and more celebrated the beauty of older women. Lonely Clothing recently chose Mercy Brewer, 56, for their spring 2017 lingerie presentation. Sports Illustrated turned industry vet Christie Brinkley for her latest swimsuit issue.
Russian brands are also interested in silver-haired beauties like those on Gavar’s list. Oldushka’s signatories appeared in Russian department store TSUM’s fall 2017 lookbook, in local magazines like Afisha and in a Saint Laurent Russia campaign. It seems that labels around the world have realized that their models should reflect the women who, for the most part, financially enable their existence.
Oldushka is just one of many fringe agencies (other notables include JAG Models, Trans Models and Slay Model management) helping to diversify the talent pool. By defending their charges, representing these models as themselves, presenting them to the world, these agencies help to combat stereotypes and dispel the outdated idea that beauty is linked to age, the color of skin, size or gender identity. While Gavar’s board certainly represents certain cultural standards of beauty (whiteness, leanness), we respect its concept and hope to see similar agencies pop up in the US – soon.[ via Vogue ]


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Amanda Seyfried is gearing up to launch a toy company with two of her childhood friends.
The Dropout actress revealed during a cover interview with Marie Claire magazine that she and her close friends have created a company called Make It Cute and intend to launch it later this year. They will offer playhouses that are made from sustainable materials, big enough for children to stand in and aesthetically pleasing.
“It feels so good to do stuff completely out of my comfort zone. I can’t wait to start a company,” she gushed. “I also don’t want to f**k it up for us. I’m not going to be the face of it. I’m not a brand person. I’m an actor.”
During her interview, Amanda called up one of her friends to ask what she could say about the company to the journalist and said on the phone, “It’s always so hard because you want it to be good, but like, you don’t want to put too much hype on it. But also it’s so fun. Like, I want to start promoting it. You know what I mean?”
Make It Cute will mark another string to the Mean Girls star’s bow – as well as her movie and TV career, she is also a brand ambassador for beauty company Lancôme and watch brand Jaeger-LeCoultre, and is a board member of the nonprofit organisation International Network for Aid Relief and Assistance.


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Srinagar: Several steps have been taken to develop horticulture sector on modern lines across Jammu and Kashmir. The Central Institute for Temperate Horticulture (CITH) has adopted latest technology and undertaken research work to get the best varieties of horticulture products including apple, walnut, saffron, pear, plum, cherry, peach, apricot, almond and other products.
Director Central Institute for Temperate Horticulture Dr Desbeer Singh told news agency CNS that the Horticulture department has established multiple plant nurseries which provide high yielding variety fruit plants to orchadists. He said that in wake of the extensive research work done by the Scientists, the CITH have developed different varieties of plants that yield produce within a short span of time.
“We have been continuously carrying out research on temperate horticulture crops to boost the productivity of quality produce. Orchadists get latest varieties of high yielding fruit plants like apple, walnut, pear and apricot on subsidy, besides, barbed wire for fencing of orchards. Our basic motive is to enhance the horticulture production and from past few years this sector has been witnessing unstoppable boom,” Singh said.
He said that his departments resolve is to make the state self-sufficient in fruit production. “Our focus is on increasing production of crops in general and commercial production. We are in touch with farmers and are persuading them to create wulnut farms on the pattern of apple orchards. We have created wulnut plants that yield produce in two to three years. If walnut farms are created, they could be exported to different countries like Middle East, Eastern Europe, Western Europe, U.A.E and Asian countries in large numbers,” he said and added that at least five varieties of walnut products are registered in New Delhi.
Dashbeer Singh said that a shift towards intensive systems is a necessary part of growth for the industry. ‘The future does look promising for traditional horticulture, but there does need to be resources to support them.
He said that high density plantation of apple have started replacing traditional orcharding and under which new varieties of high yielding apples like Oregon, Spur, Red Chief, Well Spur, Super Chief, and Silver Chief have started showing the desired results. (CNS)
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Apple Watch Series 7
Todd Haselton | CNBC
Apple has increased the screen size with Series 7 watch last year, which offers an edge-to-edge screen that removes much of the border on earlier models. But Bloomberg reported that the new high-end model will have the first big design change since 2018, with a 7% larger screen than the Series 7. It will also have a solid build, longer battery life, and a body temperature sensor. said.
This could be a sign that Apple is targeting GarminFenix 7 series watches with large screens, long battery life and solid construction. This watch is popular with hikers and runners who need longer battery life than the Apple Watch offers.
Apple Watch sales are included in the company’s “Other Products” segment, which reported revenue of $8.81 billion last quarter, which is 12.3% more than last year. The changes could help Apple cater to an audience that wouldn’t otherwise buy an Apple Watch.
According to the report, Apple is also announcing a new version of its Apple Watch SE for $279. SE models typically include features found on earlier versions of the Apple Watch, but at a lower price point.
An Apple representative was not immediately available for comment.
Apple will report quarterly earnings on Thursday.


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In one week, the Green Party and former Asda boss Andy Clarke have come to the same conclusion: we have to end the use of unnecessary single-use plastics. That perhaps surprising political convergence is a sign of just how far the issue has risen up the agenda.
Since the 1950s, the world has seen the production of more than 8 billion tonnes of plastic. That's a figure being added to at a rate of 300 million tonnes a year. This is now a plastic planet - our seas turn into a plastic soup, or land choked with the stuff.
Slowly, we've become aware of the issue, and started to take limited, inadequate action. Carrier bags hooked in trees, floating in rivers, were obvious, and easy, with a small tax cutting use in England by 85%.
Microbeads, microscopic plastic grit in cosmetics and cleansers, appeared, to save multinational companies fractions in cost - and then it was asked "where do they go?" (not a difficult question to answer - down the drain and into the seas again being the answer) and they're now on the way out.
Bristol-based City to Sea targetted plastic-stem cotton buds as the main plastic item found on SW beaches. Now, all major UK retailers are converting to biodegradable paper stem buds by the end of the year, but many are selling these in single-use plastic containers.
The figure of five billion coffee cups a year produced in the UK, and almost none of them recycled, attracted attention. Plastic straws have recently come under the microscope and some companies have promised to stop using them.
We could go on - targeting this or that plastic item, and in a couple of decades that might make a difference to the overall volume. But that's not something we can wait for, with the issue labelled "as dangerous as climate change", and the latest knowledge that microplastics are in our drinking water, our salt, and probably anywhere you can think of.
So the Green Party at its autumn conference called for the step that we so obviously need, unanimously backing a call to ban all unnecessary single-use plastics.
Gus Hoyt from Refill - the leading UK tap water initiative - has said "Plastics are this generation's CFCs. We must demand our governments come together to take united action to protect our oceans and ourselves for future generations."
As on so many other subjects, from the living wage to 20mph speed limits where people live, work and shop, the Green Party leading the way in the UK, although globally others, notably Costa Rica and the Indian state of Karnataka, are ahead of us. And even some surprising individual companies, like Sky, are taking unilateral action within their operations.
Many people are taking action to cut down their consumption of plastic - carrying a reusable water bottle and a coffee cup, trying to reject packaging when they can -- but as an individual it is extraordinarily hard to exclude single-use plastic from your life. It is just about everywhere, and in very few places where it is actually making our life better or simpler.
It shouldn't require extraordinary efforts, or any effort at all, to live in a way that isn't trashing this one fragile, much-abused planet - which means ending single-use plastics. What is needed here is system change, legal reform to force corporations to take responsibility for their actions, for the way they're trashing the planet, as Greenpeace is seeking to do with Coca-Cola.
As with so much else that we need to do to live within Earth's limits, we need to make plastic-free living the normal, easy, simplest, cheapest option.
Some will say, well can't we recycle? And in the short-term, certainly we need to increase our disastrously poor 15% recycling rate. But even Germany, with its excellent systems, only manages a 93% recycling rate for one of the easiest options, the plastic known as PET. That's still further choking the planet.
And others will suggest biodegradable, organic plastics. But these can mess up the recycling we'll continue to need for some time, and they generally only degrade in the ideal conditions of industrial facilities, not in the back garden compost heap, or the ocean.
We will need to rethink a lot of the way we do things, to get rid of single-use plastics. Cafes, many of which have disgracefully abandoned china cups and metal spoons altogether, will have to put in washing up facilities. Supermarkets will have to shorten supply chains and supply fresher food. Cheese could come from the deli counter in waxed paper.
Most of these changes would - like much we need to do - make our life better. And create more jobs. And give us tastier food.
Those are the positives. It's good to focus on those, while also acknowledging that the planet cannot afford the throw-away culture that's so disfigured and damaged our ecosystems. For we've got to learn, fast, that there's no such thing as "throwing away" the huge quantities of single-use plastics that pollute our lives today.